Brent Bloffwitch – 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.
our school
BPIHS in numbers
SACE completion in 2025
100
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Students completed SACE with VET
37
Students achieved an ATAR
71
agency in action
banksia park proud
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 our BPIHS Year 10 student Kaeden 👏 who has been selected to represent South Australia in the Armada Senior Charter Baseball Team ⚾ playing in the 2026 Australian Senior League Championship 🇦🇺 to be held in Blacktown, Sydney NSW from 13–17 May.
Kaeden earned his place in the side as a genuinely talented utility player 💪 with strong pitching skills, great work as catcher, and a consistent ability to hit and drive in runs. 🔥
Kaeden and his Armada team recently put in a strong showing against the combined U16 SA State team at the SA State Charter Tournament held over the school holidays in preparation for their step onto the national baseball stage 🏟️ in a few weeks.
If Kaeden and his Armada teammates win in Sydney, they’re off to represent Australia 🇦🇺 at the 2026 Senior League Baseball World Series 🌎 to be held in the USA later in the year.
We wish Kaeden all the best! ... See MoreSee Less
Here’s what’s happening in the first two weeks at BPIHS 👇
A quick reminder that students return on Wednesday 29 April — we’re looking forward to seeing everyone back!
Make sure you’re ready to go:
🔹 Laptops fully charged
🔹 School starts at 8:45am sharp
🔹 Full school uniform (including black shoes)
🔹 Ready to learn and get stuck in
Link to full Term 2 Calendar here: 🔗 rb.gy/kl0axg
We hope everyone is feeling refreshed and recharged as we head into Term 2 — let’s make it a great one! 💫 ... See MoreSee Less
🌟 YEAR 10 EMERGING LEADERS: TERM 1 HIGHLIGHTS! 🌟
Our Year 10 Emerging Leaders had a busy and exciting term one, showing what it means to be inspiring role models at Banksia Park International High School! Their energy, commitment, and creativity have shone through in so many incredible ways; let’s recap some of the amazing things the Leaders have be involved in this term:
🏗️ COMMUNICATION CITY: Our Leaders put their communication skills to the test! Through the "Draw the Picture" activity, they practised giving clear instructions and asking thoughtful questions, building teamwork and confidence in expressing their ideas.
✨ TRANSITION SUPPORT: Our Leaders welcomed our 2026 Year 7’s and our future 2027 Year 7s, guiding the students, making sure everyone felt welcome and set the perfect example of what it means to be a Leader.
⛺ YEAR 7 CONNECTIONS CAMP: Not only did the Leaders get involved during the day’s challenges, they also planned, organised and led an unforgettable night-time activity for their Student Life group.
🐰 EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA: The Leaders went above and beyond with their Student Life groups, creating and leading a range of Easter activities! From scavenger hunts to Easter rock painting, card making, and biscuit decorating, our Leaders brought the fun and worked to build positive school connections.
🌟 HALOGEN YOUNG LEADERS DAY: Our Leaders attended the 2026 Halogen Young Leaders Day, and heard from three inspiring individuals - Aaron Crook, Mr Luke, and Catherine Laga’aia.
📰 NEWSPAPER FASHION SHOW: The Leaders took charge of our famous newspaper fashion show, leading with flair and encouraging everyone to join in the creativity!
🥇 POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MORNING: Our Leaders hosted our Year 7 Positive Behaviour Morning, where they inspired kindness, positive choices, and the PIRKU values through a range of indoor and outdoor activities.
STAY TUNED TO SEE WHAT OUR YEAR 10 EMERGING LEADERS ACHIEVE IN TERM 2! ... See MoreSee Less
🌟 YEAR 11 LEADERS IN ACTION: TERM 1 RECAP! 🌟
Term 1 was a busy and rewarding time for our Year 11 Leaders in Action, who have made a positive impact through a variety of community-focused projects. Here’s a look at their achievements so far:
🧭 UNPACKING LEADERSHIP: Leaders began the term by reflecting on the qualities of effective Leadership and discussing how they can be role models both at school and in the community.
🤝 BUILDING STUDENT LIFE CONNECTIONS: Throughout the term, Leaders worked closely with Year 8 Student Life groups. They facilitated activities designed to foster positive relationships, support Harmony Week, and promote inclusion and caring friendships.
🎟️ FUNDRAISING SUCCESS: One group of Leaders organised three successful casual clothes days, a large raffle with 21 donated prizes, and the crowd-favourite “pie and ice the teacher” event. Their efforts raised funds well beyond their original goal for Shoe Boxes of Love. We’ll share the final total soon!
🏀 SHOOTING HOOPS FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP: Another team of Leaders focused on supporting the Shooting Hoops Foundation, planning an upcoming fundraiser with the support of the Adelaide 36ers. Two players will visit BPIHS in Term 2 for an exciting school-wide basketball event.
🙌 VOLUNTEERING & WORK EXPERIENCE: Year 11 Leaders actively participated in volunteering and work experience, forming valuable connections, and gaining insights into the broader community.
🎉 WEEK 11 CELEBRATIONS: To cap off the term, the Leaders organised fun and interactive activities for their Year 8 groups, ranging from games and quizzes to karaoke, bringing the school community together to end the term on a high note.
🌊 AQUATICS PREPARATION: With an eye on the future, our Leaders have already started planning engaging sessions to prepare their Year 8s for their upcoming Aquatics.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates in Term 2! ... See MoreSee Less
🌟 Congratulations Lucy! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Year 10 student Lucy on her selection in the SA U16 CommBank Emerging Matildas squad.
Lucy will compete at the 2026 CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships, held from 9–15 April 2026 at the Home of the Matildas, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria La Trobe University.
The Championships are one of Australia’s premier talent identification and development events, bringing together the nation’s most promising young footballers. Supported by Football Australia, the tournament plays a vital role in strengthening the national high-performance pathway.
This is an outstanding achievement and a reflection of Lucy’s dedication, talent, and perseverance.
Congratulations Lucy — we wish you every success at the Championships! ⚽💙 ... See MoreSee Less
End of Term 1 is nearly here!
Just a couple of reminders:
🌭 Today the Netball Academy will be running a BBQ and ice cream stall to help fundraise for their trip to Qld, make sure you come along and support them at lunchtime ! 🍦
⏰ Friday’s dismissal time is 2:05pm.
📅 We will return to school on Wednesday, 29 April.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable break — have a great time relaxing and recharging! ☀️✨ ... See MoreSee Less
⚾️🥉 Banksia Takes Home THIRD Place at the SA State Baseball Finals! 🥉⚾️
An incredible effort in the finals has seen our baseball team finish an outstanding THIRD place in the state at the Year 10–12 Senior SA Statewide Baseball Finals 2026, held at West Beach Diamond Sports SA.
Up against a tough, last-minute rejigging of the schedule, Game 1 saw our young team fight valiantly in a 5–12 result against much older, experienced opponents from St John’s Grammar School. Our pitchers Noah, Jamie, Hunter, and Tex showed great control and were magnificently led by catcher Aidan. The final score didn’t reflect the excellent baseball skills on display. Highlights included Jamie pitching masterfully for two innings (conceding just one earned run) and Dion’s cannon arm throwing out a runner at home from right field 💪🔥
Game 2 saw Banksia dominate with a 12–0 win over Marryatville High School in a powerful display. Pitchers Daisuke and Kaeden were outstanding, with Ricky stepping up superbly behind the plate. Special moments included Casey almost pulling off an in-the-park home run ⚡️ and brilliant infield work from Aidan, Daisuke, and Kaeden 🙌
Across the day, our batters were aggressive at the plate and on the base paths, amassing an impressive 17 runs, while our fielders delivered a near-errorless defensive performance 👏
This marks the sixth time our BPIHS baseball team has played together in the past three years, and it shows. The squad has truly gelled—playing for each other and consistently demonstrating effort, determination, courage, and team spirit ❤️🤝 Their skills and knowledge continue to grow every time they take the field.
Once again, the team represented our school with pride, enthusiasm, and outstanding sportsmanship 🌟
Special thanks to SA School Sport for organising, Baseball SA for hosting, and our staff Deon Ferris and Laura Clark for their coaching and support.
Congratulations on an outstanding result! 🎉⚾️🥉 ... See MoreSee Less
📣 Save the Date 📣
Progress Conversations will be held on Thursday 30 April.
A separate communication will be sent with full details about how to book your appointments.
In the meantime, we ask families to please ensure you are able to log in to Daymap, as this will be required for booking a time if your child’s teacher has requested a Progress Conversation.
We look forward to working in partnership with you to support student progress and learning. ... See MoreSee Less
🏃♂️ Statewide Athletics Success! 🏃♀️
On Monday 30 March, our Banksia Bears took part in our third and final athletics event — a statewide competition at Athletics SA Stadium in Mile End.
Competing against strong schools from across South Australia, our students showed outstanding determination, grit and perseverance throughout the day.
What stood out most was not just the performance of our elite athletes, but the way our wider team stepped up, filling events without hesitation, pushing themselves outside their comfort zones, and giving their absolute best. The sportsmanship, respect and team spirit on display was exceptional, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Our students truly embodied our PIRKU values!!
👏 Results to celebrate:
• 🥇 Girls Team – 1st Place
• 🏅 Boys Team – 4th Place
• 🏆 Overall – 3rd Place
A fantastic achievement and a reflection of the teamwork and “team first” mindset shown by all students on the day.
#bpihsproud #banksiabears #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #athletics ... See MoreSee Less