Principal's Message
Dear Families, Students and Community Members,
As we have just arrived at the mid-point of Term 3, it is great to check in with you all, showcase the great things that have been happening around the college that you will be able see through our Newsletter, and highlight some key information and upcoming dates. Below are some key college reminders:
Enrolment Growth
As a new college that recently opened in 2024, we will see significant increases in our enrolments from year to year. As I write this newsletter, we currently have 805 students enrolled across Years 7 to 9.
Whilst we are only in term 3 of 2026, we are busy planning for 2027; we are expecting that when we begin the 2027 school year, our enrolments will exceed 1200 students across Years 7 to 10. This is a significant increase and with it will see a significant increase in additional new staff again.
Uniform and Cold Weather
We are now starting see more consistent cooler weather as we move into Winter. As the colder weather sets in, there are ways we recommend students layer their uniform in a way that adheres to our uniform policies and ensures positive interactions with staff.
No items of clothing that are non-uniform are able to be worn. This means that v-neck t-shirts or thermals are a great idea. If students have long-sleeved school shirts, the options are greater again, with long-sleeved v-necks or thermals able to be worn. Hoodies are strictly prohibited and are confiscated. The college uniform has multiple jumper or jacket options.
If you have questions about our uniform policy, please give us a call and speak with your child’s year level coordinator or our sub school leader for clarification.
Parking and Driving Around Brinbeal Secondary College
A reminder all streets that border our school are a 40Km/h zone at all times.
Here at Brinbeal Secondary College, we are very fortunate to have a large amount of parking spaces surrounding the entire school. We ask that parents ensure they are using the designated car parking; your child can walk to your car, rather than having to always be picked up directly out the front of the school.
Compass Notifications.
Families are reminded to ensure they have set up their Compass notifications to go to phones and email, not just email. As previously mentioned, Compass is one our primary communication tools with families. The only way for us to communicate with families in urgent situations, i.e., cancellation of an event, is through Compass text communication.
We utilise Compass for attendance, events, excursions and important reminders. If families are struggling to set this up on the phone, please reach out to the office staff for support.
Kind Regards,
Mr. Simon Haber
College Principal
As a staff team we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive school with our students and your children. We encourage you to partner with us as we build our high expectations for our school community as a whole. Your feedback is always welcome and we can be contacted on 03 8001 3333 or via email at Brinbeal.SC@education.vic.gov.au