Brisbane Bayside State College provides a wide range of opportunities for students to actively participate in cultural, sporting, and academic pursuits. These extra-curricular activities help students build a strong connection with the school and the wider community. Some of the ways students can get involved include:
- Academic competitions such as the Readers’ Cup, science, and maths challenges 
- Student tutorial program 
- Instrumental music program 
- School musicals and productions 
- Student Representative Council 
- Bayside District interschool sports competitions and the Oz Tag Schools Challenge 
- Annual ski trip