Principal News
Welcome Back!
A warm welcome back to Term 2! Students have settled smoothly into the term and have reengaged energetically into their learning. This term’s highlights include important events such as Year 7 Camp, Education Week, Year 8 & 9 Exams and Student Semester One Reports. Further information regarding Education Week and Student Semester One Reports will be communicated to families accordingly.
ANZAC Day
Thank you to our school captains Mikaela and Tina who represented Brookside College at this year’s ANZAC Day Dawn Service held at the Caroline Springs Town Centre. Mikaela and Tina were also joined at the service by various Brookside families and staff.
2025 Year 7 Information Evening
The 2025 Year 6-7 transition process is already underway! To support both current and prospective families with this process, Brookside College conducted an information session on Tuesday 30 April. Thank you to Mrs Brooke Gillis and Mrs Kate Newitt for organising the evening along with other staff who assisted on the evening. A friendly reminder that Year 7 placement applications are due into the office by Friday 10 May.
Prep 2025 Enrolments
Brookside College is now accepting enrolments for Prep 2025. School tours run regularly each fortnight for prospective families who are interested in enrolling their child/ren at our college. Information pertaining to enrolments and registration for school tours can be found on our school website:
https://brooksidecollege.vic.edu.au/
Parent Helpers
Thank you to all parents and guardians who completed the annual Parent Helper Course at the end of last term. A reminder that in order to assist at the school, parents/guardians must have:
- completed the Parent Helper Course (either completed this year or in previous years; this only needs to be done once),
- presented their Working With Children’s Check card to the office.
Once completed, parents/guardians may reach out to staff to offer their assistance. A reminder also that all parents/guardians must sign in at the office before assisting each time they come onsite.
Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Day Stall
The annual Mother’s Day/Special Person’s stall will be held on the following days: Friday 3 May, Monday 6 May and Wednesday 8 May. The stall will provide students with the opportunity to purchase a gift for their mother or a special person in their life. Thank you to Sarah Jarman and other volunteers who will run the stall and assist in making the event a successful one!
Education Week
Education Week will take place from Monday 13 May – Friday 17 May and will celebrate this year’s theme on STEM - a chance for schools to celebrate and share how they bring science, technology, engineering, and maths to life in the classroom. Brookside parents and guardians will once again be invited into P-6 classrooms, where they will have the opportunity to participate in learning activities with their children. Parents of students in Years 7-9 will also be invited to attend a special lesson with their children. Keep an eye on Compass for more information regarding dates and times soon.
Cooler Weather
Although it has been lovely seeing and playing with all of the different coloured leaves that have fallen from the trees, it is also a reminder that cooler weather has arrived. At this time of the year the weather can be very unpredictable and can change very quickly - please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately according to the weather. Should your child wish to wear a beanie, scarf or gloves whilst outside, he/she may do so as long as the clothing items are school colours.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend!
The Executive Team
Brookside College