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WORLD CHALLENGE EXHIBITION IN CAMBODIA 2026
Attention Brentwood Year 8-10 students and families!
Following recent media coverage about tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border, we want to provide some clarity and reassurance. A ceasefire agreement is now in place, and while the Australian Government travel advice against travel to the immediate border region, travel within the rest of Cambodia remains safe and unaffected. Importantly, the border area is well away from the locations visited by our teams.
World Challenge currently has several Australian school groups travelling in Cambodia, all of whom are safe and continuing their journeys as planned.
With this in mind, applications for the Cambodia Expedition have now RE-OPENED until August 13th! This is your final opportunity to secure a spot on what promises to be a life-changing experience. Trek through lush jungles to discover hidden waterfalls, help care for rescued elephants and sun bears, explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, wander through vibrant markets, eat incredible food, and immerse yourself in the rich and inspiring culture of Cambodia.
Missed the Information Night? Info Night Recording
Worried about commitment? There is a 2-week cooling off period – your deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind.
Safety First
Your child’s safety is our top priority. World Challenge will always closely monitor every situation with their local team and private security advisors. Should any risk remain closer to departure in September 2026, World Challenge may:
- Adjust the itinerary to avoid affected areas
- Divert the trip to a comparable destination at no additional cost
- Provide a full refund if cancellation is necessary due to safety concerns
Ready to sign up? Sign up here]
Congratulations to all students who have already signed up! This is going to be an incredible experience that will change your life!
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me or Mr Gavin Fox.
Info Evening Recording – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuUhc20TNrg
Sign-Up Link - https://weareworldchallenge.com/trips/ewz2ppy/.
For any questions please email:
Mr Gavin Fox - Gavin.Fox@education.vic.gov.au or
Miss Melissa Turton - Melissa.Turton@education.vic.gov.au
GERMAN MODEL UN CONFERENCE
On Wednesday 23rd July, our Year 11 German language students took part in the Model UN Conference in North Melbourne which is organised annually by the UNAA Victoria.
This year the Model UN Conference takes place over 11 days in five different languages and provides students in Year 11 and 12 the opportunity to practise their language skills in a live, realistic setting with a full-day immersive experience in international relations and diplomacy.
Leading up the event, our class was assigned five countries and students prepared collaboratively their country’s position statement on the Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.
They represented their country on the day, reading out their statement and debating and voting on possible changes to the UN Draft resolution on the issue, thus further developing their language, negotiation and public skills together with other Victorian language students from both private and public schools.
All students did an amazing job preparing and taking part in this event.
Frau Tina Exton
YEAR 12 / TEACHERS BASKETBALL GAME
On the first day back of term 3, the young pups ran over the old dogs in the second half as the teachers ran out of legs pulling up a bit lame. It was a fun event with the spectators enjoying the thrills and spills, music and commentary.
Despite slightly trailing at half time, the year 12’s, led by Sam Bowyer, Ryan Lee and Jono L, finished with plenty of bite to back up their bark to win 34-31.
Staff team shout outs to the all pro Assistant Principal Aaron Palmer who was shooting the lights out, Chris Tsoulis athletic footy physique transferred seamlessly into basketball, Tim Columbus showed some obvious skill used in yesteryear and Fossil Foxy made up the numbers!
Brentwood Buzz Term 2 edition 2025
Dear Brentwood Community,
The Newspaper Club is excited to share the Term 2 edition of Brentwood Buzz, our student-led newspaper. We hope you enjoy the latest edition for 2025.
https://brentwood.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/5th-Edition-of-Buzz-T2-2026.pdf
Brentwood Buzz at Melbourne Writers Festival
🌟 Wellbeing Update – Let’s Get Involved & Stay Connected! 🌟
Dear Students,
Wellbeing continuously brings along new activities, lunchtimes clubs and campaigns to support your wellbeing, meet new people, and have a bit of fun along the way. Check out what’s happening at school:
🥪 Breakfast Club – Every Wednesday, 8:00–8:30 AM
Start your day right! Come along to the Breakfast Club in front of G3 and it opens to all students. Free food, friendly faces, and a positive start to your day! Please let our team know if you have any dietary restrictions.
🎨 Lunchtime Clubs – Get Involved!
Lunchtimes just got a whole lot more exciting! Join a club that suits your interests:
- 🌈 Rainbow Collective and Allies – A safe, respectful, and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ students and allies every Wednesday during lunchtimes in K13.
- 💻 DigiTech Club – Explore digital skills, gaming, and creative tech every Thursday during lunchtime in G10.
- 👭 Sista Society – Empowering young women through connection and conversation every Thursday during lunchtime in TLC4.
- 🎨 Art Club – Unleash your creativity in a relaxed space every Wednesday during lunchtime in A4.
- 📚 Anime & Manga Club – Chat, draw, and connect over your favourite anime and manga every Friday during lunchtime in TLC4.
These clubs are a great way to de-stress, try something new, and connect with others who share your interests.
Remember, wellbeing isn't just about mental health – it's about feeling connected, supported, and balanced. There’s something for everyone, so step in, show up, and take care of you.
See you there!
Wellbeing Team
Camps at Brentwood
Camps play a vital role in your child’s social and emotional development. At Brentwood, we highly value these experiences and offer a wide range of camps and events across multiple year levels, including:
- Year 7 – Phillip Island
- Year 8 – Creswick
- Year 9 – Tasmania & City Experience
- Year 11 – Central Australia Tour
- Performing Arts Camps
- Music Camps
- Language Camps and Tours
- Various Overseas Camps and Experiences
- Leadership Camps
- Duke of Edinburgh Camps
Planning and Organisation
Our dedicated teaching staff invest significant time and effort into planning camps, with some taking over a year to organise. To ensure these experiences are accessible and affordable, we need to confirm student numbers early in the process.
Many camps begin with an Expression of Interest (EOI) event on Compass. It is important for parents and carers to register their child’s interest in the camp at this stage, as this provides us with an estimate of attendance and costs.
For some camps there are limited places available. If the number of interested students exceeds capacity, attendees are selected through a random ballot. Students not selected are placed on a waiting list and may be offered a spot if others withdraw.
Consent and payments for camps must be made before the due date specified on the event. The school cannot accept any late payments or consent for camps. If your child wishes to withdraw from the camp at any stage, the school must be notified as soon as possible.
Students withdrawing from camps and excursions are not automatically entitled to a refund. Where NO COST is incurred by the school, a full refund will be payable to the student when:
- The student's place is filled by another student
- The Principal deems the student’s withdrawal was unavoidable eg. Illness. Proof of reason for withdrawal may be requested in such circumstances.
Where some cost has been incurred by the school, a partial refund will be payable to the student withdrawing when:
- The Principal deems the student’s withdrawal was unavoidable. In such cases the refund will be the full amount paid by the student, less expenses incurred by the school as a result of the withdrawal.
Where FULL COST has been incurred by the school no refund will be payable to the student withdrawing when the Principal deems the withdrawal was avoidable. Refer College Refund Policy.
If you have any questions about camps, please contact the school or the camp organiser.
Thank you for your support, we are extremely lucky to be able to offer so many camps at Brentwood.
BrentCast Episode 8
Our latest episode is now live.
Please use the link below.
In this episode, we hear from our wonderful Library Monitors and Librarians as they outline the Brentwood Library Monitor Program and how this helps promote reading, friendships and helping our students grow as learners and people in our Brentwood Community.
Student Lunches can now be ordered online via the Qkr app
Canteen Menu
Electronic device use at Brentwood Canteen
We would like to thank you for your continued support with the Personal Mobile Devices Policy. We have noticed students trying to utilise their phones as a payment method at the canteen and ask that families look to make other arrangements.
Mobile phones are not to be used at the canteen as they are not allowed to be in use between the school hours of 8.45am and 3.05pm.
Students can make payment via an EFTPOS card or cash.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Robyn Geshev
Business Manager