Executive News
SWPBS Update
Brookside P-9 College has achieved Silver Level Acknowledgement for our commitment to the implementation of the essential features of School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) in 2023. This is a fantastic achievement for the school as SWPBS implementation, and we are hoping to achieve Gold Level Acknowledgement next year!
House Points
Brookside’s “House Points” system was launched this term, with the aim of encouraging positive House pride and culture. House points are awarded for each 4R Superstar Award given out during the week, and the leading House is announced at each Monday Morning P-6 Assembly. The House with the most points by the end of the year will be rewarded, which will be negotiated with the leaders of the winning House. Good luck to all Houses!
Student Attitudes to School Survey
The Student Attitudes to School Survey will be administered at Brookside between 13 May to 24 May with students in Years 4-9. All students will have an opportunity to voice their opinion about the school and shape the next steps and actions that we take in our journey for continual improvement.
Celebrating Success
Earlier this term, Brookside College hosted approximately 35 principals from within the Melton Network, showcasing some of the work that we have been undertaking to improve our Student Attitudes to School Survey data. This was at request, based on the fact that we have some of the best data in the Network!
Mother’s Day/Special Person
The Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Day stalls were held on 3 days from Friday 3 May – Wednesday 8 May. A huge thank you to Sarah Jarman for organising the day, and to all of the parents/guardians/staff who volunteered and supported as well.
Year 7 2025
All Year 6 to 7 Transition forms were due back to the school on Friday 10 May. If you have not yet submitted your form for your child, please do so as soon as possible.
Education Week
Education Week took place this year from Sunday 12 May – Saturday 18 May, celebrating the theme, “Spotlight on STEM”. Thank you to all Parents/Guardians who attended the open sessions – we hope that you enjoyed having the opportunity to participate in learning activities with your child/ren!
Athletics Carnivals
Thank you to Mr Trajcevski and Ms Roach for organising the Year 3-6 and Year 7-9 Athletics Carnivals. Both events were a great success, and the students were able to experience fun filled days while competing in various events.
Coffee and Chat
Our first “Coffee and Chat” session with Parents/Guardians was held on Monday 20 May. The aim of the session was to provide everyone with an opportunity to get to know the leaders of the College, share ideas and suggestions, and also ask any general questions they may have about the school or wish to know more about. Thank you to the parents who attended, and we hope to hold more of these sessions in the future.
Year 7 Lake Dewar Camp
Year 7 students headed off for three days to Lake Dewar Lodge from Monday 20 May to Wednesday 22 May. Students participated in many fun activities with their peers and, by all reports, had a great time. Thank you to Ms Gunn for leading the camp organisation.
Biggest Morning Tea Bake Sale
The Hands On Learning (HOL) Café are hosting a ‘Bake Sale’ for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, to raise funds for the Cancer Council Victoria and support those impacted by cancer. The ‘Bake Sale’ will take place in the Food Technology room and HOL Cafe during lunch & recess on Thursday 30 May, and all students will be allowed to buy food during this time. Students will also be allowed to dress up as their favourite superheroes or celebrities on the day.
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/
Child safety and wellbeing at Brookside College: information for families and the school community
The Victorian Government has announced new Child Safe Standards to further strengthen child safety across organisations, including schools. The new standards recognise the critical importance of families and the broader school community in maintaining and promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Brookside College has reviewed and updated our child safety policies and procedures to ensure they meet the requirements of the new standards. These are available to view on the school’s website www.brooksidecollege.vic.edu.au
We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to child safety and wellbeing and welcome feedback from families and members of our school community on ways we can further strengthen our child safety policies, procedures and practices.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact our college Principal Violeta Dellidis.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend!
The Executive Team
Brookside College