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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. 

Be a Future Entrepreneur – Impact Boss Program 

Students are invited to apply for this unique opportunity at BSC! The Impact Boss Program is a dedicated extra-curricular and enrichment opportunity for motivated students in Years 7 – 11 who are keen to develop real-world business and entrepreneurial skills beyond the classroom. This is a one-year commitment, with places limited to 35 students to ensure depth of learning, quality experiences, and personalised support.   

Throughout the program, students will complete modules and create their own business by working collaboratively to identify real-world problems and design their own social enterprise. The focus is on developing essential future-ready skills, including critical and creative thinking, initiative, resilience, and confidence. Learning is authentic and practical, mirroring real entrepreneurial processes rather than theory-only instruction, allowing students to build experiences they can confidently articulate.  

As a culminating opportunity, the strongest social enterprise developed through the program will be entered into the Teen Boss Awards, offering students external recognition and a valuable benchmark of their work.  

This program is well-suited to students who are curious, proactive, and ready to be challenged in a structured and purposeful environment.  

Parents and carers are encouraged to support their child’s application by submitting an Expression of Interest by the 22nd February. Successful applicants will be informed by 28th February.   

Entrepreneurship Program Expression of Interest – Fill out form  

For further information, please contact Mrs Cornelissen (Humanities) or Mrs Kommidi (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