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THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2025

PUSH-UP POWER || Taking it up a notch for mental health! 💪👏 Nathan from Year 12 and our Principal, Mr Bartlett, went head-to-head with clap push-ups for the Push-Up Challenge—raising awareness and the bar. And the best part? It’s Double Donation Day—every dollar counts twice! There’s still time to support the cause.

https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/beaumarissecondarycollege2025

THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2025

YEAR 12 VM STUDENTS PRESENT TO PRINCIPAL TEAM || Today, our Year 12 Vocational Major students showcased their ambitious VCE VM Program projects to the Principal team! Held in the MCC Pavilion, this valuable experience not only prepared them for their end-of-year portfolio but also supported students in meeting outcomes for their Literacy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development Skills areas of study. The students did an outstanding job, and it's such a wonderful program!

FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025

AFTERSCHOOL REHEARSALS || Our talented cast is hard at work rehearsing for the upcoming College Production of “Puffs”! Their dedication and enthusiasm are shining through as they bring the magic to life. Save the date and join us for the show on Thursday, 21 (7.30 – 9.30pm), Friday, 22 (7.30 – 9.30pm), and Saturday, 23 August (2.00 – 4.00PM). Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes glimpses as we count down to opening night!

MONDAY 16 JUNE 2025

BEAUY BAKE OFF || Thank you to all our wonderful students who baked up a storm for our annual Bake Off! Categories included Biggest Cookie, Bake a Teacher, House Colours, Sport Theme and Tallest Cake. We appreciate everyone who contributed by purchasing these delicious treats with a gold coin, raising funds in honour of Holly and Bianca. Students also earned valuable house points for their respective houses through their participation. A special thank you to our Foundation Principal, Debby Chaves, for returning as a guest judge. Stay tuned for the winners, who will be announced during GOAL next week!

TUESDAY 17 JUNE 2025

GENERAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (GAT) || Today, our VCE Unit 3/4 students are taking an important step in their academic journey by completing the General Achievement Test (GAT). This pen-and-paper assessment evaluates general knowledge and skills, ensuring the quality of VCE assessments. It also serves as a valuable resource for students who may require a derived exam score due to unforeseen circumstances. We commend our students for approaching the test with maturity and diligence and wish them all the best as they continue their academic progress!

TUESDAY 17 JUNE 2025

YEAR 8 LIFE CHANGER PROGRAM || Yesterday marked the kick-off of our Life Changer program for Year 8 students during GOAL. Over the course of the next two terms, students will be participating five different workshops focusing on essential pillars such as Health, Skills, Self, Purpose, and Tribe to cultivate emotional, social, and resilience skills. Students will engage with topics including mental and physical health, mindfulness, goal setting, problem-solving, gratitude, self-awareness, and fostering connections.

The Courage to Care Upstander program will also empower students to understand and advocate for acceptance, inclusion, and empathy in our diverse world.

WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2025

YEAR 7 MATHS ESCAPE ROOM || To wrap up their Term 2 PBL on prime factorisation and index notation, our Year 7 students took on a maths-themed Escape Room challenge yesterday! A fun and engaging way to put their problem-solving skills to the test.

WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2025

ENSEMBLES CONCERT || Our talented Instrumental Music Program students took the stage at the Ensemble Concert last night, delivering outstanding performances. A big thank you to everyone involved for making it such a great evening of music and performance!

WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2025

BEAUY BIG ARVO TEA || The Beauy Big Arvo Tea, organised by Year 10 Beyond students as part of our Community Connections Program, was a great success today. Our students did an outstanding job, demonstrating their skills and engaging with our parent guests and staff. It was a valuable opportunity for community impact and skill development, with the added bonus of stunning views from the MCC Pavilion.

THURSDAY 19 JUNE 2025

ANOTHER DEBATING VICTORY! || Congratulations to Ruby B, Jamie C and Gemma H who dominated against Star of the Sea last night! They argued VERY convincingly against the topic “That the Australian government should prioritise tourism as Australia's main export”. Special congratulations to Gemma for earning the 'Best Speaker' title!

THURSDAY 19 JUNE 2025

JAPANESE CURRY || This week, our Year 8 Japanese students put their PBL knowledge to the test by making a delicious Japanese curry!

FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025

STUDENT VOICE & AGENCY IN ACTION || Yesterday, our Principal, Mr Bartlett, had the pleasure of accompanying Year 9 student Oskar Edwardes to the South Eastern Victoria Regional All-Staff Forum Education Conference in Warragul. Oskar delivered a powerful and eloquent speech on the importance of authentic student voice, agency, and the impact of being known, understood and respected in education. His message was clear: students deserve to be active participants in shaping their learning experience — not just recipients of it.

We are very proud of Oskar's maturity, insight and passion as we continue to nurture the leaders of tomorrow!

You can read Oskar’s full speech on the Student Voice & Agency page on our website — we encourage you to take a moment. It’s well worth it.

https://beaumarissc.vic.edu.au/about/student-voice-agency

FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025

PICKLEBALL FUN || This week, our Year 9 & 10 Game Set Match students headed to Pickleplay for a fun session of Pickleball. One group enjoyed their session on Wednesday and the other took to the court today, both showcasing great teamwork and sportsmanship!

FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025

LUNCHTIME KARAOKE || ‘Arts Week’ hit a high note with lunchtime Karaoke today! It was the perfect way to wrap up the week.

MONDAY 23 JUNE 2025

URBN SURF ADVENTURE || On Friday, our Year 9 & 10 The Great Outdoors students enjoyed a 90-minute surfing lesson at URBN Surf! This hands-on experience linked back to their study of recreational activities in natural versus built environments. Students will reflect on their time surfing at Shoreham and compare it with their adventure today to explore how these environments differ in terms of feeling and atmosphere.

MONDAY 23 JUNE 2025

BEAUY BAKE OFF WINNERS & SUPPORT FOR HOLLY & BIANCA || Congratulations to the following winners of our annual Beauy Bake Off, based on appearance, creativity and taste (1st place winners in each category pictured)! There were so many fabulous entries – a big thank you to everyone who participated! We're pleased to share that, thanks to all those who submitted entries or supported the Beauy Bake Off, we will be donating $550 in memory of Holly and Bianca.

Biggest Cookie

1st - Sage H (Ricketts)

2nd - Eden H (Ricketts)

3rd - Liam C (Waratah)

Bake a Teacher

1st - Elle F & Ruby B (Southern, Beckett)

2nd - Ada S & Saffron M (Southern)

3rd - Lily M, Ruby M, Ruby B, Roos F, Pearl B, Chloe K, Georgie A (Waratah)

House Colours

1st - Chloe C & Haeley H (Southern)

2nd - Richard A & Peter V (Southern)

3rd - Aidan M (Beckett)

Sport Theme

1st - Keira M (Beckett)

2nd - Mr Cirillo (Beckett)

3rd – Kate O (Beckett)

Tallest Cake

1st - Lincoln K (Beckett)

2nd - Annabelle E & Zahra S (Ricketts)

3rd - Aliyah A (Beckett)

MONDAY 23 JUNE 2025

GOAL FLIPPING FUN || Today, our Year 11 GOAL Group 1 & 2 students from Waratah House enjoyed a hands-on session, making delicious pancakes together. It was a great opportunity to work as a team, enjoy some tasty treats and wrap up a wonderful term!

TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2025

ARCHITECTURE CBD WALKING TOUR || Today, our Year 9 & 10 Designing for Tomorrow students took part in an immersive Architecture CBD Walking Tour, exploring Melbourne's iconic landmarks and their architectural stories. Guided by a walking tour app, students discovered the history and design of significant buildings like the Shrine of Remembrance, RMIT University Storey Hall and Flinders Street Station. They also learned how architecture shapes society and communities, with insights from leading Australian architects.

WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE 2025

MUSIC SOIRÉE || Another fantastic night of music at our Instrumental Music Program Soirée last night. Congratulations to our 30 talented performers, supported by a fantastic team of instrumental specialists—Peter, Jenny, Elisha, Lucinda, Jonathan, Camilla and Annette. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our celebration of THE ARTS!

WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE 2025

BATTLE OF THE BANDS || Our Battle of the Bands was a fantastic way to bring Arts Week to a close today! A big thank you to all the performers and to everyone who supported the event. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners, which will be shared in tomorrow’s newsletter and on our socials!

BATTLE OF THE BANDS WINNERS || A massive congratulations to everyone who performed in yesterday’s Battle of the Bands. The gym was filled with incredible talent and high energy! Special thanks to our Performing Arts Leader, Jake D, and our Create Visual Leader, Mia G, for running the event!

🏆 THE WINNERS ARE:

Best Solo: Garion L – Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Best Band: Will and Friends (Will B, Isaiah S, Jakub T & Xico S) – Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now by The Smiths
Best Audience Participation: Acid Mice (Reuben A, Tom F, Sam W, Huddy G & Diarmid F) – Redbone by Childish Gambino

👏 HONOURABLE MENTIONS:

The Yellow Band (Chloe C, Judah S, Skye V, Kevin C, Diarmid F) – Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Skye V

THURSDAY 26 JUNE 2025

REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY || Our talented athletes have once again demonstrated outstanding skill and determination. A huge congratulations to all participants, and a special shoutout to the following students for earning their spots at the state level!

Kiara M (1st)

Amelie D (3rd)

Liv V (8th)

Gemma H (10th)

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