Holistic Learning
Educating global citizens
Effective Learning & Teaching
Natasa Parhas – Principal
welcome
Banksia Park International High School is a contemporary secondary school for students from year 7-12. We provide a world leading education with academic standards of excellence and positive learning experiences within a challenging and supportive environment.
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What I enjoyed most at Banksia Park International High School was the excursion camp with the Outdoor Education class. I had the opportunity to try new experiences and at the same time create better relationship with my friend. However, it was a really good way to explore new places and activities in Australia. I was surprised about the variety of subjects at the school, which allows the students to specialise in the subjects they prefer. And participating in Clubs, which helped to create new friendships.
Teachers were very helpful, really understanding and available to answer all my questions.
What I enjoyed most at Banksia Park International High School was the variety of practical lessons which I have never learned in Japan: Photography, Café Skills, Design, Society & Culture. In my home country, I can learn just academic things.
Teachers were very caring and helpful. Although Japanese names can be difficult to pronounce for most, everyone tried to utter correctly and memorised my name and face.
Congratulations to Year 9 student Lucy on her selection in the CommBank Junior Matildas Squad! The squad will take centre stage in Gosford next week during ASEAN-Australia Women’s Football Week 2025, playing a curtain raiser ahead of the CommBank Matildas’ match against New Zealand. So proud of Lucy’s achievement and the bright future ahead! ⚽💙 #JuniorMatildas #FootballAustralia #RisingStar #bpihspround ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to year 9 student Saoirse on her selection in the SA U16 National Championship Squad! A talented all-rounder with powerful batting, clever bowling, and amazing fielding skills. Proud of you, Saoirse! 👏🏏 #cricket #sau16 #risingstar #bpihsproud ... See MoreSee Less
OUT! — A New One-Act Absurdist Play
Written by Aldo Longobardi for our Year 10 Drama class, OUT! explores chaotic social systems, fragile power, and the human need to belong through classic absurdist theatre.
Book your free tickets here : events.humanitix.com/bpihs-year-10-drama-performance-out
🎭 Debut performance: Next Tuesday night, 25th Nov! Don’t miss it! ... See MoreSee Less
Starting 10 December 2025, many social media platforms will no longer allow Australians under 16 to create or keep an account. This law aims to protect young people from design features that encourage excessive use and from content that may be harmful to their health and wellbeing.
We understand this is a big change, and some students may be worried about losing access to their favourite communities and connections. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing helpful info, tips, and advice on how to prepare — from ways to stay connected to how to keep expressing yourself safely online.
✅ Want to learn more? www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/social-media-age-restrictions/get-ready-guide
Stay tuned for more updates! ... See MoreSee Less
🌼 World Kindness Day — November 13 🌼
"Kindness is more than behavior. The art of kindness involves harboring a spirit of helpfulness, being generous and considerate, and doing so without expecting anything in return."
Today we look at the power of kindness — for others and for ourselves. Science tells us that kindness boosts our mood, strengthens our hearts, lowers stress, and even helps us live longer. It connects us, lifts us, and spreads faster than you’d think!
So, how will you practice kindness today?
💛 Offer a helping hand.
💛 Say something encouraging.
💛 Speak gently to yourself.
💛 Hop on the ARK — Acts of Random Kindness — and make someone’s day brighter.
Remember, as the Dalai Lama reminds us:
✨ “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
#WorldKindnessDay #BeKind #KindnessMatters #SpreadKindness ... See MoreSee Less
⚾🔥 Big news!
Congrats to Year 9 student Ricky, who’s been selected in the U16 Baseball South Australia squad for the 2026 Australian Youth Championships this January! 👏💪
All that hard work and dedication has paid off, we’re so proud to see Ricky repping SA on the national stage!
#BaseballSA #TeamSA #bpihsproud ... See MoreSee Less
The year 9/10 Japanese students took a break from verb conjugations today and put their onigiri making skills to the test instead! 🍙 BPIHS again participated in Onigiri Action, ‘an annual autumn social good campaign connecting the simple act of taking a photo with helping to feed school children in need’. 📸 Nice to make a positive difference to those in need from the Japanese classroom. 🌏 🇯🇵
#origiriaction #globalcitizens #bpihsproud #australiajapan ... See MoreSee Less
🌅 INTERSECTION DAWN — where stories collide and new voices shine!
🗓 Monday 10 November 2025
🕡 6:30PM – 7:30PM
📍 Kumangka Theatre, Banksia Park International High School
610 Milne Rd, Banksia Park SA
Written by Blake Zhohenhaus and Jake Parker, this production explores the moments where life, identity and connection intersect.
🎭 Come support our young performers as they take the stage — one night only! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to our BPIHS Year 7–9 Baseball Team! ⚾
Our students put in an amazing effort at the SA Statewide Baseball Tournament held at the Port Adelaide Baseball Club!
Coming fourth on the day, our team played two strong games against tough opposition — Seaton High School and St Michael’s College.
🔥 Our starting pitchers Ricky and Casey, along with relief pitchers Dion, Kaeden , and Tex, all did a fantastic job on the mound, backed by great support and sharp defence in the field. Every player had their own moment of awesomeness throughout the matches! 💪
👏 A big thank you to our coaches — Deon Ferris, Simon Carey, Japanese exchange teacher Masayuki Kobayashi, and Year 12 student Dee — who were impressed by the focus, determination, and growing baseball smarts our players showed under finals pressure.
The team played with enthusiasm, respect, and pride, representing BPIHS beautifully both on and off the field.
#bpihsproud #baseball #teamwork ... See MoreSee Less