Executive Team News

Term 4

As we make our way towards the end of the year it is a great time to reflect on the growth and progress of our students. We take great pride in seeing the academic, social and emotional development that has taken place over the course of the school year.  In Term 4, we begin to prepare our students for the upcoming year ahead with the aim to set them up for success, no matter the setting. This term, we have many events planned, including our primary swimming program, Specialist Expo, Year 6 and Year 9 Graduations along with end of year celebrations for each year level.

Morrisby Interviews

In the coming weeks at the College our Year 9 students will participate in the Morrisby Career Consultations. The Department of Education gives every Victorian Government school student free access to the world-leading Morrisby online career education tool. This process helps students make informed choices for senior secondary school and beyond by exploring their strengths, interests and career opportunities. The ‘My Career Insights’ program pairs student’s Morrisby profile with a free expert career consultant. We look forward to our Year 9’s exploring their future pathways.

Year 7 Information evening and Orientation

On Tuesday 7th October we held an information evening for all new and existing families who have a child beginning in Year 7 at Brookside College in 2026. The information evening was held online via Webex and provided our Year 6 students with important information ready for next year. Following on from this meeting, Mr Thompson, Mrs Gillis and Mrs Newitt have conducted transition meetings with our new students joining us in 2026. We are very excited to welcome them to Brookside, beginning with our Orientation Day happening on Tuesday 9th December. 

Prep Information Evening

On Wednesday 15th October we held our Prep information evening. It was amazing to see our future Prep students and their smiling faces ready to join us in 2026. 

We will be conducting the first of our three transition mornings for upcoming Prep students on Friday 31st October. The morning will provide an opportunity for our Kinder children to experience what is it like to be in a Prep classroom and engage in various Literacy/Numeracy activities.

Parent Teacher Student Conferences

On Thursday 9th October Brookside held our PTSC Conferences. It was a great opportunity for families to come and meet with their child’s teacher to discuss the amazing successes and progress they have made over the year. It was great to see and hear so many positive conversations happening. We thank all the staff, students and parents/guardians for your participation.

Brookside Specialist Expo Community Festival

On Thursday 23rd October we will be hosting the Brookside Specialist Expo Community Festival, showcasing the amazing work from our students in this learning area. 

We are looking forward to a fantastic afternoon celebrating with our community. There will be a number of food stalls and activities including; chalk drawing, ring toss, sumo wrestling suits, face painting, karaoke and many more.

2026 Year 7 Scholarship

The Brookside School Council Year 6 - 7 Scholarship is an educational support scholarship of $500 which is funded by our College School Council. Two scholarships, valued at $500 each, are available for two current Year 6 students who are continuing their studies in Year 7 at Brookside

College. These funds will be held by the school and will be available for the

family to spend on educational items such as booklists, school uniform, camps, excursions and activities.

Applications for this scholarship will close on Friday 24th October.

World Teacher’s Day

Friday 31st October marks ‘World Teacher’s Day’. On this day, we acknowledge and celebrate all of our amazing teachers here at Brookside College. We are fortunate to have a wonderful team of passionate and caring teachers who dedicate themselves every day to bringing out the best in every one of our students.

Save This Date – Curriculum Day

Monday 3rd November is a Curriculum Day and so it will be a student free day. No students are required to attend school on this day. Camp Australia will be available should any families require their service.

We look forward to a busy but very exciting Term 4.

The Executive Team

Brookside College