Principal's Report

Welcome back to Term 4! I hope everyone had a chance to rest, recharge, and spend some quality time with family and friends over the break. As we head into the final stretch of the school year, there’s a great sense of energy and purpose around the school. 

This term is always one of the busiest and most rewarding, with our Year 12 students preparing for exams and graduation, our Art and Technology Show and Spring Concert celebrating creativity, and a wide range of sporting and community events on the horizon. The Year 7 group for 2027 will have their first visit to their new school in December. It’s also a time for reflection and setting goals, as students work hard to finish the year strongly and live out our values of Respect, Opportunity, and Resilience. 

Term 4 Key Dates 

• Monday 19th October: BHS Arts & Tech Show opens
• Tuesday 20th October: Year 12’s Final Day Celebration 
• Wednesday 21st October: Geelong Cup Public Holiday – No School 
• Tuesday 27th October: Year 12 English Exam 
• Monday 2nd November: Year 11 Exam Week 
• Monday 9th November: Year 11 into 12 ECP begins (ends 18th Nov) 
• Thursday 19th November: Year 11 Formal (School Captains announced) 
• Monday 23rd November: Year 12 Graduation – GMHBA Stadium 
• Tuesday 24th November: 2027 Year 12 Camps begin 
• Monday 30th November: Year 9 Strive Camps to Melbourne begin 
• 8th & 9th December: Grade 6 into 7 Orientation 
• Thursday 10th December: Year 12 Results released
• Tuesday 15th December: Belmont HS Awards Ceremony 
• Friday 18th December: Final day of Term 4 

Year 12 Farewell Assembly 

On Tuesday, we celebrated our Year 12 students with a heartfelt Farewell Assembly, a memorable occasion marking the end of their journey at Belmont High School. It was terrific to see over 100 parents join us to be part of their child’s final assembly, a fitting tribute for families who first ushered their children into school life 13 years ago in Prep. 

The assembly was a wonderful reflection of the respect, gratitude, and community spirit that defines Belmont High. Students and staff shared stories, memories, and well-wishes, and the atmosphere was filled with pride and emotion as we acknowledged this significant milestone. 

During the assembly, we also recognised the nominees for the prestigious JG Forster Award, an honour that celebrates a student who exemplifies the Belmont High values of Respect, Opportunity, and Resilience, and who has consistently demonstrated leadership, integrity, and a commitment to our school community throughout their journey.

2026 JG Forster Award Nominees: 

Year 12 2027 Leadership Camp 

The Year 12 2027 Leadership Camp is an important event to support our students to be prepared for their final year of schooling. Students undertake sessions on study skills, goal setting and leadership development. They also participate in fun, team building activities such as giant swing and stand-up paddle boarding. House Captains will also be elected. 

As you would be aware we have changed the timing of this camp for the 2027 Year 12 cohort to term 4 2026, thus enabling students to go into the holiday period with confidence and a positive attitude towards their preparation for Year 12. 

The camps will run at Angahook Camp in Aireys Inlet and the dates are as follows: 

Tues Nov 24 – Wed Nov 25: Green, Purple, Silver  

Wed Nov 25 – Thurs Nov 26: Blue, Red, Ebony  

Thurs Nov 26 – Fri Nov 27: Mango x 2, Gold  

This event is open on Compass for payment and consent. 

Spring Concert – A Celebration of Music and Community 

What an incredible night we experienced at our 2026 Spring Concert, held this year back at Geelong West Town Hall. It was a fantastic setting to showcase the extraordinary talent, energy and commitment of our students and the continued strength of the Belmont High School music program. 

Once again, I feel incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and passionate team of music staff who provide our students with opportunities to perform, grow and experience the joy of making music together.  

The Spring Concert is also an important opportunity to acknowledge our departing Year 12 musicians and the contribution they have made throughout their time at Belmont High. For many, music has been a significant part of their secondary school journey, and we thank them for the talent, leadership and enthusiasm they have brought to our ensembles over the years. 

The evening also provided an opportunity to look ahead and recognise our 2027 Band Captains – Finn Ibrahim, Olivia Masters, Felix Gardner and Poppy Butler. Congratulations to each of them on their appointment. We look forward to seeing the leadership and energy they bring to our music program next year. 

Congratulations to all of our performers and music staff and thank you to the families and members of our community who joined us at Geelong West Town Hall. It was another terrific celebration of music at Belmont High and a fitting way to recognise an outstanding year for our students. 

New Science Building Official Opening 

On Wednesday, our student leaders had the pleasure of welcoming Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, the Hon. Gabrielle Williams MP, and leading her on a tour of our incredible new Science and Health Centre. 

The visit marked the official opening of our $11.2 million facility, a project committed to during the 2022 State Election campaign and now proudly delivered for the Belmont High School community. 

It is exciting to see this vision become a reality, providing our students and staff with outstanding contemporary spaces for science, health and learning. 

We can’t wait to see our students move in and bring these spaces to life! 

Arts & Technology Show – This Monday 

Our annual Arts and Technology Show opening is taking place this Monday from 4:30pm to 7:00 pm. 

This event is always a fantastic celebration of student creativity, innovation, and skill across a range of mediums, from visual art and photography to product design, digital media, and food technology. It’s a great opportunity for families, friends, and community members to see the incredible work produced by our students throughout the year. 

I encourage everyone to come along, wander through the displays, and experience first-hand the creativity that thrives within our classrooms. It promises to be another inspiring evening that showcases the talent and hard work of our students and staff alike. 

The show will be open until 30th October.

Joshua Baker 

Principal