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.
🥇 GOLD Medallists – Jamie, Casey & Noah ⚾️
Congratulations to BPIHS Year 8 students Jamie, Casey and Noah, who won GOLD 🥇 with their Adelaide Marlins Junior Baseball Charter Team at the 2026 South Australia Junior League Championships, held in Adelaide from 7–10 April 🇦🇺
The boys will now fly out to represent South Australia at the 2026 Australian Junior League Championship in Lismore, NSW from 21–30 May.
On their way to gold, their Marlins team absolutely dominated at West Beach, going undefeated over four days of action-packed baseball against the best young players in SA. With our BPIHS boys right in the action, they showed strong offensive hitting from the batter’s box ⚾️ and flawless defensive glovework in the field 🧤✨
Jamie also made a standout contribution on the mound, delivering flawless pitching and conceding zero runs in his relief role 🎯👏
If Jamie, Casey, Noah and their Marlins teammates take out the national championship in Lismore, they’ll go on to represent Australia at the 2026 Junior League Baseball World Series in the USA 🇺🇸🌟
Congratulations Jamie, Casey and Noah! Go get ‘em at the nationals! 🔥💛💙 ... See MoreSee Less
🥈 SILVER Medallist – Kaia ⚾️
Congratulations to our very own BPIHS Year 9 student Kaia and her Under 16 Youth Women’s South Australian State baseball team for winning SILVER 🥈 at the 2026 Australian Youth Women’s Championships (AYWC), held in Melbourne from 12–18 April 🇦🇺
Kaia had a fantastic tournament, helping her team throughout the week and into the gold medal game against Western Australia 🏆 On the way, her SA team recorded brilliant wins against Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales.
Kaia delivered an awesome performance with outstanding contributions, including strong defensive work in the field with numerous excellent put-outs and errorless glovework 🧤✨ as well as powerful offensive hitting from the batter’s box 🔥⚾️
Congratulations Kaia – truly outstanding! ... See MoreSee Less
Proud moment for our Year 12 Outdoor Ed students 👏🌿
After their recent visit to Anstey Hill, our students have been featured in the Friends of Anstey Hill newsletter! From hands-on learning to tackling invasive weeds, it was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the environment and contribute to the park in a meaningful way.
We love seeing our students getting involved in real-world experiences and making a difference 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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