First up we played St Patricks’ College and, after a slow first quarter, we were unable to bridge the gap in the score line, going down by 10 points. The second and third quarters of that game were amazing to watch as the team really pulled together to get within 2 points at the three quarter time break. In the second game, a few minor errors saw MacKillop College score three unanswered goals and BHS lost by 3. This was the most disappointing result of the day as we were on top around the court for the majority of this game.

An all-Burnie play off in the last game between Burnie High School and Marist Regional College saw many of the girls match-up against those they already play with or against in coastal games. The final was played in great spirits and BHS came away with the win by 10 points, placing them fifth overall on the day. Aside from the results of the games, BHS showed tremendous talent, teamwork and resilience and played hard until the final whistle in each game. They should be proud of themselves and the way they represented the school and the North West Coast.

A big thankyou to Leeah Bacon and Allison Sushames for coaching and umpiring throughout the two tournaments, your knowledge of the game and how to get the best out of each players is amazing.

Here are some shots from our first Bagpipe workshop on Wednesday 13 October.

Michael from the Burnie Highland Pipe Band brought along the chanters for the Production Band students to learn how to play.

We started working on the bagpipe scale, and the music for the bagpipe solo in “It’s a Long Way to the Top” by AC/DC.

The time spent people on social media platforms is increasing each and every day. What are the impacts this is having on young people and how do we balance the positives and negative of such powerful and influential platforms?

BHS Digital Article of the month

Preview

“New global research has found excess screen time and a lack of physical activity is harming the mental health of adolescents.”

Key points:

• The study found girls began to have mental health impacts after two hours' screen time
• The effects took twice that time to become noticeable in boys
• UQ researcher Asad Khan says balancing screens with physical activity is the best solution 

The study of more than 577,000 children – aged between 11 and 15 – from 42 high-income countries.

Read more at the following link:

Study finds girls suffer mental health impacts after just two hours of screen time - ABC News

Upcoming Webinars for Parents

Parenting in the Digital World (secondary school parents)

Session Description
Your school community is invited to join a special thirty-minute online presentation of 'Parenting in the Digital World' hosted by an eSmart educational expert. Develop skills and strategies to navigate negativity and promote positivity both online and offline.

For more information and to register:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=749858&

Parent Webinar: Playing IT Safe

Session Description
Explore how to support young children learn about the online world and use networked technology in safe and appropriate ways. Do this using the Play IT Safe resource which helps parents and children play together through digital interactions, and learn about things like sharing images, family technology planning and passwords and help-seeking.

For more information and to register:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=807605&

If you’re a young person between the ages of 10-25 living anywhere in Australia, the Nextwave team wants to see what you can do.

Make a film under 5 minutes, include this year’s signature item (a pineapple), and enter your film before the EXTENDED submission deadline of NOVEMBER 12, 2021 for your chance to win some amazing awards and prizes, as well as have your film premiere at the Screenwave International Film Festival on the beautiful Coffs Coast next April! 

For full terms and conditions, head to the Nextwave website: http://www.nextwavefilm.com.au