Around The College
Brentwood Students Heading to Cambodia!
We’re thrilled to announce an unforgettable opportunity for our current Year 8, 9 and 10 students: a 13-night Leadership Expedition to Cambodia in September 2026, in partnership with World Challenge!
This incredible adventure will support students in building leadership, resilience, and global citizenship as they explore Cambodian culture, trek through lush landscapes, visit the ancient Angkor Wat temples, and contribute to meaningful conservation work protecting elephants.
Students will hear all about the trip during an assembly on Monday, and we invite parents and guardians to attend our Information Evening on Tuesday 1st July at 6pm in the Senior Learning Centre.
RSVP and full details found on the QR code below!
Brentwood Music Gala Post
Join us for an evening of music at the Brentwood Music Gala 2025— a showcase of the incredible talent and the hard work of our music students at weekly rehearsals and our music camp in May.
From classical ensembles to contemporary bands, vocal and jazz ensembles, the concert will feature a diverse range of performances that highlight the depth and vibrancy of our music program.
Thursday 3rd July
Brentwood Secondary College Hall
7:00pm – 10:00pm
BBQ hosted by the Brentwood PFA, available from 6:00pm and throughout the evening.
Tickets available for $5 via the Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/DCUEM
Year 9 Drones and Aviation
This year in Year 9 Drones and Aviation, we are diving into the exciting world of drone technology. Our course covers a wide range of topics including the key components of drones, aviation laws and safety regulations, and hands-on flying skills using the Tello app with block-based programming. We are also introduced to Python programming, developing both our coding skills and understanding of how drones operate. It’s a high-flying journey that combines technology, safety, and innovation!
Moksha, Hailey, Chloe and Chanelle
Year 9 Drones 2025
VHAP Masterclass Day!
Teen Mental Health Matters Webinar
A free webinar for parents and carers to learn how to support their teen’s mental health.
Join The Black Dog Institute for an insightful and empowering webinar focused on providing strategies and resources to help parents in supporting their teen.
Delivered by a Clinical Psychologist facilitator, and Black Dog Institute lived experience presenter, will explore:
- How to make sense of adolescence
- Identify signs of mental health struggles.
- Understand how to support your teen.
- Know where you and your teen can get support.
This webinar is free and open to all parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in supporting the mental health of teens in their care.
Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey towards greater well-being for you and your family!
For more information and to access registration link: For Parents - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health
Japanese Sister School Visit Term 3
18 students and 3 teachers from Ono Senior High school will be visiting Brentwood from July 25th until August 5th. During their visit, they will be hosted by families from the Brentwood community and will experience a range of activities such as sitting in on regular classes, visiting the MCG, enjoying an Aussie sausage sizzle and riding Puffing Billy. If you see them around the school, please make them feel welcome and maybe even try speaking to them in Japanese.
Celebrating the Success of the Inaugural Cross-School Leadership Forum
We are proud to share the success of the inaugural Cross-School Leadership Forum, hosted at Brentwood on Friday, 30th May. This student-led event brought together young leaders from Brentwood, Wheelers Hill Secondary College and South Oakleigh Secondary College.
This was an initiative developed and led by our passionate College Captains, Andy, Audriana, Michiko, and Patrick, and the forum provided a space for student leaders to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on the ways schools can foster student voice and drive positive change within their communities. A highlight of the event was keynote addresses delivered by Federal MP for Chisolm, Dr. Carina Garland, and State MP for Glen Waverley, Mr. John Mullahy, who both spoke about leadership, community service, their journey into politics and public service, and the importance of young people being active citizens.
We are incredibly proud of our students for taking the initiative to create such a meaningful and inclusive leadership opportunity. Thank you to Ms. Ardley and Mr. Korlos for their support and encouragement with this initiative. The feedback from attending schools was overwhelmingly positive, and we look forward to building this forum into an annual tradition, with plans for a follow-up forum next term with additional schools from the region.
Congratulations to all involved!
Trades & Tech Fit Excursion on 3rd June 2025
Student Reflection
“The place was buzzing with people trying out several activities like testing new tech, playing fun games to win freebies and chatting with professionals who had built their careers in trade fields.
I watched demos on automotive repairs through VR, engineering projects, and even building tables, and for a moment, I could picture myself doing it too. The exhibitors weren’t just showing off their industries; they were inviting us in. They wanted us to know that these careers were for anyone with the passion to learn and build. “
Chantal AKROMAH
🌟 Wellbeing Update – Let’s Get Involved & Stay Connected! 🌟
Dear Students,
Wellbeing continuously brings along new activities, lunchtimes clubs and campaigns to support your wellbeing, meet new people, and have a bit of fun along the way. Check out what’s happening at school:
🥪 Breakfast Club – Every Wednesday, 8:00–8:30 AM
Start your day right! Come along to the Breakfast Club in front of G3 and it opens to all students. Free food, friendly faces, and a positive start to your day! Please let our team know if you have any dietary restrictions.
🎨 Lunchtime Clubs – Get Involved!
Lunchtimes just got a whole lot more exciting! Join a club that suits your interests:
- 🌈 Rainbow Collective and Allies – A safe, respectful, and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ students and allies every Wednesday during lunchtimes in K13.
- 💻 DigiTech Club – Explore digital skills, gaming, and creative tech every Thursday during lunchtime in G10.
- 👭 Sista Society – Empowering young women through connection and conversation every Thursday during lunchtime in TLC4.
- 🎨 Art Club – Unleash your creativity in a relaxed space every Wednesday during lunchtime in A4.
- 📚 Anime & Manga Club – Chat, draw, and connect over your favourite anime and manga every Friday during lunchtime in TLC4.
These clubs are a great way to de-stress, try something new, and connect with others who share your interests.
Remember, wellbeing isn't just about mental health – it's about feeling connected, supported, and balanced. There’s something for everyone, so step in, show up, and take care of you.
See you there!
Wellbeing Team
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.
Brentwood Buzz first edition 2025
Dear Brentwood Community,
The Newspaper Club is excited to share the first edition of Brentwood Buzz, our student-led newspaper, with the school community.
We hope you enjoy this first edition for 2025.
Link: https://brentwood.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/4th-Edition-of-Buzz-T1-2025.pdf
BrentCast Episode 8
Our latest episode is now live.
Please use the link below.
In this episode, we hear from our wonderful Library Monitors and Librarians as they outline the Brentwood Library Monitor Program and how this helps promote reading, friendships and helping our students grow as learners and people in our Brentwood Community.
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