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Lions Youth of the Year Program

Four Brentwood students recently represented the school at the Lions Youth of the Year presentation evening, a prestigious program run by Lions Clubs across Australia that celebrates young people who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and strong communication skills.

We congratulate the following students who took part in the event:

• Sathil Jasin Pathiranage
• Sara Mathan
• Maithrie Nimalan
• Adam Talaat

Each student participated in interviews and public speaking components as part of the program, sharing thoughtful perspectives on a range of contemporary issues. It was fantastic to hear such a diverse range of topics explored on the night, including the importance of sport for health and wellbeing, the benefits of volunteering in the community, the responsibilities young people face when growing up in a rapidly changing world, and the impact of social media on teenagers.

A special congratulations to Adam, who was named the overall winner on the night and will now progress to the Zone Finals, representing both Brentwood and the local Lions Club. We also congratulate Sara, who was awarded Best Speaker, impressing judges with her confident and engaging presentation.

All four students should be commended for embracing this opportunity and representing Brentwood with pride. Their willingness to step outside their comfort zone and speak thoughtfully about issues that matter to young people is a wonderful reflection of the leadership and community spirit we value at Brentwood.

Congratulations again to our participants, and we wish Adam all the very best as he progresses to the next stage of the competition.

International Youth Math Challenge

Congratulations to Jeremy Kong 9E, Wattle.

The IYMC, International Youth Math Challenge, is an educational mathematics competition, made up of three components: Qualification round, Pre-Final Round and Final Round. Current high school students from all grades and countries can participate. Depending on your age you have to solve more problems to get to qualify for the next round. You need to be open-minded and creative. 

I would like to congratulate Jeremy Kong from Year 9E Wattle class on his outstanding achievement in earning a Silver Honour. This is a remarkable accomplishment, and we sincerely commend Jeremy for his dedication and effort. Well done, Jeremy!

Year 8 Digital Technologies – Learning Update (Term 1) 

Year 8 students have been developing their understanding of how computer systems work by learning about key hardware components and computer specifications, including the CPU, RAM, storage devices, and input/output hardware. They explored how different specifications impact performance and suitability for various tasks.  

In the coming weeks, students will investigate networks and how devices connect and communicate, including network addressing and identification such as IP addresses and how devices are uniquely identified on a network. They will learn about binary language, data transmission, and how data moves between devices, as well as ways data is protected through basic security measures and safe online practices. This learning will support students in becoming informed, capable, and responsible users of digital technologies. 

Camps at Brentwood 

Camps play a vital role in your child’s social and emotional development. At Brentwood, we highly value these experiences and offer a wide range of camps and events across multiple year levels, including: 

• Year 7 – Phillip Island 
• Year 8 – Creswick 
• Year 9 – Tasmania & City Experience 
• Year 11 – Central Australia Tour 
• Performing Arts Camps 
• Music Camps 
• Language Camps and Tours 
• Various Overseas Camps and Experiences 
• Leadership Camps 
• Duke of Edinburgh Camps 

Planning and Organisation 

Our dedicated teaching staff invest significant time and effort into planning camps, with some taking over a year to organise. To ensure these experiences are accessible and affordable, we need to confirm student numbers early in the process. 

Many camps begin with an Expression of Interest (EOI) event on Compass. It is important for parents and carers to register their child’s interest in the camp at this stage, as this provides us with an estimate of attendance and costs. 

For some camps there are limited places available. If the number of interested students exceeds capacity, attendees are selected through a random ballot. Students not selected are placed on a waiting list and may be offered a spot if others withdraw.  

Consent and payments for camps must be made before the due date specified on the event. The school cannot accept any late payments or consent for camps. If your child wishes to withdraw from the camp at any stage, the school must be notified as soon as possible.  

Students withdrawing from camps and excursions are not automatically entitled to a refund. Where NO COST is incurred by the school, a full refund will be payable to the student when: 

• The student's place is filled by another student 
• The Principal deems the student’s withdrawal was unavoidable eg. Illness. Proof of reason for withdrawal may be requested in such circumstances. 

Where some cost has been incurred by the school, a partial refund will be payable to the student withdrawing when: 

• The Principal deems the student’s withdrawal was unavoidable. In such cases the refund will be the full amount paid by the student, less expenses incurred by the school as a result of the withdrawal. 

Where FULL COST has been incurred by the school no refund will be payable to the student withdrawing when the Principal deems the withdrawal was avoidable.  Refer College Refund Policy. 

If you have any questions about camps, please contact the school or the camp organiser. 

Thank you for your support, we are extremely lucky to be able to offer so many camps at Brentwood. 

Student Lunches can now be ordered online via the Qkr app

Canteen Menu 

Electronic device use at Brentwood Canteen

We would like to thank you for your continued support with the Personal Mobile Devices Policy. We have noticed students trying to utilise their phones as a payment method at the canteen and ask that families look to make other arrangements. 

Mobile phones are not to be used at the canteen as they are not allowed to be in use between the school hours of 8.45am and 3.05pm. 

Students can make payment via an EFTPOS card or cash.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Robyn Geshev

Business Manager