Attendance

Attendance Reminders Arriving late or departing early

ALL students (Y7 to 12) who arrive late or depart early must have permission from a parent/carer and sign in/out at the general office (ground floor, north block).
VCE 3/4 students can study from home during allocated study periods under some conditions. Parents/carers can give permission for the 2026 year by providing consent through Compass/Events/Study Periods.

Attendance SMS notification

If a student is not at school for any time between 8.50am and 3.15pm (8.40am in semester 1 for Y7 students), parent/carers are required to:

Add an attendance note via Compass, or
E-mail studentabsences@brightonsc.vic.edu.au

If you are not sure how to add an attendance note on Compass CLICK HERE.

If the school does not receive advice from a parent/carer prior by approximately 10.30am, Compass will send an automated SMS requesting advice with a link to update or contact the school to let us know.

Parents/carers, please assist us keep attendance up to date in 2026 and clear any past unexplained absences from Compass.

Compass Calendar

Compass has been populated with important dates and major milestones for the full year. Compass Calendar also includes students’ class schedules for each day. Please click here for tips for using Compass Calendar

First Aid - Medical Forms

Student Action Plans, Health Support Plans and Medication

As we begin the school year, we ask that families provide the school with current medical action plans and any required medication for their child. This includes (but is not limited to) plans for asthma, allergies/anaphylaxis, diabetes, epilepsy, or any other medical condition that requires monitoring or administration while at school. Students with complex medical needs must complete a Student Health Support Plan to provide for their specific health care needs.

If you are new to our school community, please forward your child’s current action plan, health support plan (if required), medication and medication authority form as soon as possible so we can ensure your child’s wellbeing and safety while in our care.

Please ensure action plans are signed by a medical practitioner and are in date
Medication must be clearly labelled in original packaging with your child’s name and dosage instructions
A Medication Authority Form must be completed by a parent/carer
Medication must be delivered to the school office by a parent/carer

If your child’s medical needs change at any time throughout the year, please notify us so we can update our records. Thank you for your support to help us maintain a safe environment for all students. If you have any questions, please contact the school office or e-mail brighton.sc@education.vic.gov.au .

IT resources and self-help guides

BSC’s ‘Go Brighton’ webpage is a fantastic resource for students and families. Specifications for BYOD devices and user guides can be found here as well as many other handy links to school systems and resources.

Click here for ‘Go Brighton’ and bookmark on your browser for future use (student login required)

IT Support

If you need assistance after following the guides provided, please contact the IT Helpdesk via it.helpdesk@brightonsc.vic.edu.au

School Uniform

Please support our drive to wear the uniform with pride in 2026!

Ensure that the correct and full school uniform is worn at school at all times, and it is in a neat and tidy condition.
The academic uniform is to be worn at all times other than when a student has PE or PASE on a given day.
The uniform is trans-seasonal which means the traditional summer or winter items can be worn throughout the year.
Sport and academic uniform CAN NOT be mixed.
The soft-shell jacket can be worn with either sports or academic uniform.
Any student who requires an exemption must have provided the school with supporting documentation from a medical professional (for example, a doctor’s letter if an item causes irritation of a skin condition). You do not need to re-send this if it has previously been supplied to the school.
BSC will work with students and families of anyone not in the correct uniform to ensure it is worn correctly and with pride.

Financial Contributions for 2026

Please read through the from School Council celebrating our collective contribution and achievement in 2025, and request for your support in 2026 CLICK HERE. Find out more about how school funding works, why community raised funds are so important and our focus for fundraising through the schools' tax deductible Library and Building Funds.

To contribute please go to Compass/Course confirmations.

CSEF

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) help eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you have a valid means-tested concession card, or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. A student aged 16 years and over who is considered a mature minor and holds a valid concession card is also eligible to apply. If you wish to apply, please CLICK HERE for an application form.

Please return completed application forms with a copy of your valid concession card to our registrar Sally - registrar@brightonsc.vic.edu.au

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