Leadership Report
Principal's Piece
October each year is the beginning of the last chapter for our Year 12 students at the College. In very real terms, the "End is Nigh". Final exams are looming, and they, in conjunction with their teachers and parents, are working to put the final touches on assignments, course work and preparing for exams. This season is often a mixed bag of excitement, expectation and stress as they begin to get excited about finishing school and starting something new.
Maybe I am getting old, but as I encouraged students at the Year 12 Celebration Assembly, I think it is wise for our Year 12 students to slow down a bit and not move on too quickly. Brimming with confidence and optimism, our Year 12 students often have their sights set well ahead to what's next. While this desire is, in and of itself is not a bad thing, I am left wondering if the desire to move on hinders, or even stops, the process of reflecting on their time at school.
Over the past 13 odd years, these students have come an exceptionally long way. Where they were once unable to read, write, add, and subtract. They are now literate, independent learners and thinkers. They have grown in height, strength and skill. They have passions and preferences, and they know their strengths and weaknesses. They have learnt a lot and are ready to do great things.
Of the many lessons that they have learnt, I hope they have learnt that they are not alone. I think it is entirely possible that as students discover their growing independence and seek to demonstrate their increased capacity and maturity in the world that they can unintentionally isolate themselves and fail to seek the wisdom of those around them. Someone once said, ”a single conversation across a table with a wise man is worth a month's study of Books”. How true is this sentiment?
My hope is that as they strive for independence in the world, they also step into the richness of interdependence. That our students have learnt the importance of consulting the wisdom and knowledge of others (including their elders and of God), as they seek their independence in the world.
Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach. - Proverbs 22:17
My prayer as our Year 12 Students finish their schooling journey, they will in all things, seek the counsel of trusted others in conjunction with God’s leading. That they will have the confidence and humility to seek advice, to sit with others and seek the wisdom only time, experience and the Lord can provide.
In simple terms, my hope and prayer is that our students have learnt that they are never alone, never unloved and will be humble enough to seek counsel as they seek to be wise in all things.
Andrew Manning, Principal
From the Deputy's Desk
Today, we celebrate our Year 12 Class of 2025. At the Farewell Breakfast, surrounded by costumes, laughter and nostalgia, I was struck by how deeply our staff and students have connected over the years.
As teachers tried to guess the theme of some students’ costumes, Miss Partridge realised they were dressed from the game Clash Royale. The moment drew laughter, but it reminded me how she—and so many others—take time to understand and enter the world of their students.
Later, Amy Mahoney shared that she felt nervous because it was the last day, then joyfully connected her feeling to what she’d learned in Psychology about the gut-brain axis. Her teacher, Mrs Ryan, celebrated with her, a glimpse of the delight that comes when learning connects to life.
Up in N-Block, the Year 12s’ farewell “crime scene” prank revealed how well they knew their teachers, each teacher's suspect profile written with humour and affection. And in the hall, Year 12 lockers were covered with hundreds of encouragement post-its from Year 11s, lovingly organised by their teachers.
These moments reflect more than fun—they show a community grounded in love, where each student is known, valued and taught faithfully. As we farewell our Year 12s, my prayer is that they leave knowing they are loved by God and ready to share that love with others, for we love because He first loved us.
Notice of Intention to Withdraw from the College
Planning is well underway for the 2026 school year. If you are intending to withdraw a child/ren from the college at the end of this year please ensure you provide the necessary written full term’s notice. This should be emailed to both the Registrar registrar@baysidecc.vic.edu.au and Principal, Mr Andrew Manning andrew.manning@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
A full term’s fees will be charged where the required full term’s notice is not provided. We recommend you provide notice even if your plans are not yet confirmed.
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