Student Stories, Achievements & Community Updates
Fighting for Felix
Felix Burgess (Class of 2023) has been battling Ewing’s Sarcoma – a very rare form of cancer – since 2022. The cancer has now returned, this time to Felix's lungs and possible treatment options are in the United States.
Fighting for Felix is a GoFundMe page raising funds for Felix's treatment overseas.
We know the strength and care of our Beda Community can make a big impact to Felix and his family.
Since reaching out to everyone in our St Bede’s College Community and Old Collegians for support, the response and generosity has been overwhelming. Thank you to everyone who has made a donation.
To donate, please click here.
Thank you for your support, it means the world.
Year 7 Camps Begin
Our very first Year 7 camp for the year is underway, with lots of super excited students from our Bentleigh East Campus arriving to Cypress Lodge at our Phillip Island Outdoor Education Campus.
Over their next three days together, they'll head to the beach, explore Western Port Bay, go hiking, play games and enjoy a movie.
Campus Director at Bentleigh East, Trent Collins says the students are already having a great time and from the photos, they're bonding beautifully.
"The camp is a wonderful way for students to get to know others in their homeroom, while enjoying fun activities such as fishing and beach games.”
Celebrating Student Achievements
Congratulations to Ben Tohill (Year 7), who won the 15 and under Boys singles UTR Hume Tennis Tournament last week. Ben also recently won the 13 and under Boys doubles UTR Tournament at Shepparton over summer. Ben is very much looking forward to playing tennis for St Bede's College.
Welcome to our new College Careers Centre
Welcome to the new College Careers Centre at St Bede’s College Mentone! We're now centrally located in a bright, vibrant and welcoming space, nestled amongst the Library and Resource Centre precinct.
The Careers Centre is for all students - from Years 7 to 12 - and it's open before, during and after school hours.
Here, students can discuss and manage their pathway options, with focus on subject selections, course exploration, wider post school options, preparing workplace documents and mock job interviews. There's also lots of helpful information from many tertiary providers, universities, TAFEs, apprenticeships, private institutions and more.
"It is never too early to work on goal setting and exploring options of interest, or to learn about Early Entry schemes and pre-requisite tasks and subjects – we can assist with all of this!
It's our aim to equip and upskill our students with knowledge and resources they need to navigate changes in their career, so they're ready for the future and ever-changing world. We help build their self-awareness, to realise their strengths, define their values and follow their passions with courage and self-belief. We're committed to preparing confident and well equipped young adults who are ready to embrace life post-school.
We'll have lots of events including Career Expos, Tertiary Immersions, Year 9 Careers Week, guest presenters, Careers Week activities and webinars.
All of these things are here to help students manage the different stages of their future career journey. Pop in at recess or lunchtime to see how we can help you get where you'd like to go!"
We look forward to welcoming everyone - students, parents, staff and our Old Collegians alumni - and continuing the legacy of excellent Careers practice for our students and their families.
College Careers and Pathways Coordinator College Careers Counsellor
VCE High Achievers Program
We're proud to announce the official launch of our VCE High Achievers Program. This exciting initiative is designed to nurture and support eligible students with exceptional academic potential, who demonstrate strong work ethic, high aspirations, and proven academic aptitude.
The program offers a valuable support system to increase student performance and potential and offers:
- Personalised mentorship Fortnightly meetings with trained School Based Mentor guide students towards excellence and provide individual motivation.
- Expert workshops Three enriching sessions hosted by Success Integrated will equip students with essential skills and strategies.
- University exploration A dedicated excursion to Monash University provides valuable insights into higher education.
- Collaborative network Students connect with peers who share their academic dedication, fostering collaboration and mutual support.
- Independent & cooperative learning The program encourages both self-directed study and teamwork, developing well-rounded learners.
- Setting up for success Dedicated support from the College Careers Centre to help students explore pathways to success, aligning their academic journey with future career aspirations.
- Academic recognition Formal acknowledgement as an Academic High Achiever fuels students' passion for learning and celebrates their achievements.
We are thrilled to welcome a cohort of talented students to this prestigious program and look forward to witnessing their journey towards academic excellence!
Environment and Community with the UN
United Nations Environment Programme Chief Scientist, Dr Andrea Hinwood is hosting a climate and environment discussion. This is the first public forum from the Bayside Climate Crisis Action Group in 2024.
This free online event is open to all on Thursday 22 February at 7.30pm
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