2025 College Production - What's On The Box?

It is with great excitement that we announce that the tickets for our upcoming College Production, What’s On the Box, will be on sale at 5pm on 24th June, 2025.

Our students go to great efforts to bring this show to the stage and would like to invite all of our family and friends to come along and enjoy a night of fun.

Tickets can be purchased via TryBooking. A link will be available on our website and posted to Compass next Monday.

Supporting Your Child Through Mid-Year Exams at Bayside College

As we approach the mid-year exam period at Bayside College, it’s an important time for students to consolidate their learning and prepare for the challenges ahead. Exams can be a source of stress, but with the right support at home, students can approach them with confidence and a clear plan.

Exam Schedules Available on Compass

All mid-year exam timetables have now been uploaded to Compass. We encourage all parents and carers to review the schedule with their child to ensure they are aware of exam dates, times, and any required materials.

How You Can Help at Home

1. Create a Study Routine

Help your child create a realistic study timetable that balances revision, rest, and other commitments. Break study sessions into manageable blocks and factor in regular breaks.

2. Set Up a Study-Friendly Space

Ensure your child has a quiet, well-lit area free from distractions where they can focus on their work. A tidy space and organised notes can make a big difference.

3. Encourage Active Study Techniques

Support your child in using effective revision strategies such as summarising notes, using flashcards and teaching concepts back to you.

4. Promote Balance and Wellbeing

A healthy balance of study, sleep, nutrition, and physical activity is crucial. Encourage regular sleep patterns, nutritious meals, and downtime to reduce stress and improve focus.

5. Stay Informed and Encouraging

Check Compass regularly for updates and communicate with your child about their progress and how they’re feeling. Reassure them that effort is more important than perfection.

At Bayside College, we are committed to supporting our students during this period both in and out of the classroom. If you have any questions or concerns about exams, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teachers or year level coordinator.

Let’s work together to ensure every student feels prepared and supported.

Bayside College Learning and Wellbeing Team

SSB Reminder and allocation to school activities

The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus (SSB) – a one-off support of $400 for eligible government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.

The SSB can be used for uniforms and textbooks until Monday 30 June 2025.

Any funds remaining after 30 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities. However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July.

To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025.

To learn more about the SSB online system, download the step-by-step System guide for parents and carers (DOCX, 945KB) or watch this School Saving Bonus video. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages.

The Department of Education’s SSB contact centre will remain available until 30 June 2025. The contact centre can be reached by:

· completing the School Saving Bonus enquiry form

· calling 1800 338 663, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays.

After this date, please contact your General Office for any SSB related questions.

2025 CSEF

Applications for the 2025 Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) will close on Friday, 4th July.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent and have not yet submitted an application, you may be eligible for CSEF. Please see Compass for more information.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact your campus office.

2025 GVBR

The Great Victorian Bike Ride will take place from Sunday, November 23rd to Friday, November 28th, 2025.

This year’s ride will begin in Mortlake and conclude in Camperdown, offering students a unique and memorable outdoor adventure through regional Victoria.

The estimated cost for participation is up to $1500, which includes transport, meals, accommodation, and support throughout the event. This is available to students in Years 7 – Year 12.

If you are interested in being part of this experience, please email - Natalie.Tancredi@education.vic.gov.au to express your interest.

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