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Acting Principal's Report Welcome to Term 4!, Rising Star & Strive Awards, Farewell Year 12, VCE Media, Arts & Design Exhibition, Regional Athletics, School for Student Leadership, Community Footy Day, Seniors Girls Cricket, Building Works, World Habitat Week, Melbourne Marathon Running Festival

Key Dates New Dates

College/Year Level Captains' Report

Our Latest Facebook & Instagram Posts

Termly Reminders Accident Insurance, Your Child’s Medical Information, Child safety and wellbeing at BSC: information for families and the school community

Last Week of Year 12! Monday - Dress as your GOAL Mentor, Tuesday - Dress up as your younger self, Wednesday - Bedazzle your uniform, Thursday - Dress up as your future self

‘Food For Families’ Drive

Innovate & PBL Expo Save the Date!

Social Media Safety Fact Sheet for Parents, Fact Sheet for Students

Update on School Saving Bonus

Last Chance to Purchase 'Shoreline'!

VCE Media, Arts & Design Exhibition

The Climate Action Team

Y9/10 CSI

Y9/10 The Great Outdoors

Wellbeing Matters Body Kind Youth Survey 2024 - Student Voices Can Make a Difference, Fully Funded Psychology Services, Community Mentors for Students

Careers & Pathways News Victoria Police: Life at the Academy – Online Webinar, Reminder: VTAC 2025 Upcoming Key Dates, How to be Successful in my First Year of Uni?, Useful links to Victorian Universities’ Student Support Services, Links to University Clubs & Societies, Low Income Health Care Card for Australian and PR Students

Library News New Books, Student ID Cards, Library Opening Hours , Book Returns

Parents' Association News Meetings, Feedback

Student Success Amelie O Selected for Victorian Under 19 State Cricket Team, Jack L Races to Success in Amy’s Medio Fondo

BSC Odd Socks Day

In the Community Expression of Interest: Royal Children's Hospital Health Literacy Youth Committee

BSC Student Clubs

Summer Uniform Summer Uniform - Terms 1 & 4

Second-hand Textbooks & Uniforms

College Information College Phone Number , Email Contacts, Office Hours, Reserve Road Car Park, Session Times, Compass User Guide, Reporting Absences, Late Arrivals and Early Departures, Permission for Independent Departures, Lost Property, Canteen, BSC Website, BSC Facebook & Instagram, Acknowledgment of Country

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Library News

New Books

The Divergent Series

The Divergent series by Veronica Roth is a must-read for our student fans of dystopian fiction. With its gripping plot, relatable characters, and thought-provoking themes, it offers both entertainment and meaningful insights for any teenager.

The books reveal a dystopian saga set in a future Chicago where society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to a particular virtue: Abnegation (selflessness), Amity (peacefulness), Candor (honesty), Dauntless (bravery), and Erudite (intelligence). The story follows Beatrice “Tris” Prior, who discovers she is Divergent, meaning she does not fit neatly into any one faction. As she navigates her way through a society that fears and seeks to eliminate Divergents, Tris uncovers dark secrets and faces immense challenges.

All four books in this special 10th Anniversary Edition collection are featured in the library and available for student loan.

Courage Be My Friend

Courage, Be My Friend: The Vivian Bullwinkel Story by Jenny Davis is a gripping example of teenage historical fic that chronicles the extraordinary life of Sister Vivian Bullwinkel, an Australian Army nurse during World War II.

Sister Bullwinkel enlisted in the Australian Army Nurse Service at the outbreak of World War II and was posted to Singapore. In February 1942, she and hundreds of others attempted to escape the advancing Japanese army but was captured and held as a prisoner of war. Vivian spent the next three years in captivity, working tirelessly to help her fellow prisoners. Her evocative story is told through the eyes of one of those prisoners, fifteen-year-old Edith 'Edie'. Their remarkable friendship would help them survive and became the basis of a lifelong bond.

This book is new to the library and is highly recommended for secondary school students.

Student ID Cards

A reminder to all students that your Compass Student ID card is also your library card. Please bring your student ID card to the library when you would like to borrow.