On Friday 26 August, Joseph Banks Secondary College students and staff celebrated Wear It Purple. Our wonderful Skittle Committee, lead by Miss Lisa, organised a range of fun activities across recess and lunch and some fundraising initiatives in support of Wear It Purple. Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, […]
Recently, the Discovery Centre became the setting for the Year 8 Integrated Studies entrepreneurial presentation evening “Here’s the Pitch”. Aspiring students were thrown into the deep end where they presented their “Shark Tank” styled business pitches to a judging panel of “sharks” in hopes of reeling them in to finish […]
This course will focus on key skills such as geometry, algebra, arithmetic and problem-solving to prepare you with strong foundations for taking ATAR Applications or Methods in Year 11.
In When I Grow Up, you will learn about one of the oldest types of stories: the Coming-of-Age story. From sickness and heartbreak to family and friendships, you will explore how growing is not easy for anyone.
In this elective, students will explore the common myths and legends of the ANZACs. They will expand their understanding of the global political influences that dragged Australia into the conflict and examine significant events and people of the war.
This elective covers racquet sports such as Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis and Squash.
In this elective, you will explore what it takes to be in a successful band – no experience necessary!
Dear Families, We are excited to provide you with an overview of the course selection process for Year 09, 10 and 11, 2024. Select the option that applies to you/your young person: Year 09 2024 I will be, or my young person will be in year 09 in 2024. Year […]
Dear Families, Welcome to Term 2, 2022! I am relieved that COVID restrictions have eased and that we have been able to start with a more optimistic outlook. While we are still experiencing COVID in the community, including our staff, we will be facing challenges for a while yet. I […]
Dear Families, I am pleased to share with you that Joseph Banks Secondary College received a Certificate of Commendation today that was delivered by Deputy Director General, Jay Peckett. The certificate celebrates the success of our Year 12s in 2021. A particular focus of our success is reflected in our […]
