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Term 3

SUNDAY 6 JULY 2025

FRENCH EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARRIVE || We’re excited to welcome students from our sister school, Lycée Georges Duby, this morning! Our French Exchange Program fosters cultural understanding and creates friendships through homestays—strengthening global connections and experiences.

MONDAY 21 JULY 2025

WELCOME MR BOURBON – OUR NEW PRINCIPAL || Today, we officially welcome Stephen Bourbon as the new Principal of Beaumaris Secondary College. Steve is already a familiar face to many in our community, having previously served as Assistant Principal and Acting Principal at the college. We’re looking forward to a great term ahead as he leads Beaumaris into its next chapter.

MONDAY 21 JULY 2025

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY || We kicked off Term 3 with a great start at our whole school assembly. Students presented their reflections on the Year 9 ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ program and Year 10 Work Experience, celebrating their experiences and growth. We also welcomed our French Exchange students who arrived during the holidays. 

The assembly featured wonderful musical performances from our Guitar Ensemble and the Year 12 group, The Blumps. Mr Scully shared insights about Connor’s Run and gave special recognition to Phoebe M for her outstanding fundraising efforts for this great cause. 

Our College Captains, Lily and Val, thanked Mr Bartlett for his exceptional leadership, his kind heart, and encouraged Year 12 students to reflect on their legacies (inspired by Mr Bartlett!) and support each other in their final term at BSC. They also took a moment to warmly welcome our new Principal, Mr Bourbon, as he rejoins our community.

We concluded the assembly with inspiring words from our new Principal, Mr Bourbon, who highlighted NAIDOC Week and the relevance of this year’s theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," to our community at BSC. 

WEDNESDAY 23 JULY 2025

A TRIBUTE TO HOLLY & BIANCA || This morning, we gathered below the Senior Centre balcony to plant a shrub and ground cover in memory of Holly and Bianca, which, in time, will become a memorial garden. Fittingly, the species of plants are "Blue Angel Holly" and “Cuphea Bianca”. An informal ceremony was held, and it was an honour to have Holly’s parents, Sam and Shaun Bowles, join us, along with several 2023 alumni and dear friends of Holly.

WEDNESDAY 23 JULY 2025

INCREDIBLE ACT OF KINDNESS AND BRAVERY || A big shout to Year 11 students, Ruby E, Autumn T and Chloe P who showed remarkable bravery and quick thinking during a medical emergency on Balcombe Road this week. They called 000, stayed with the person in need, and ran back to school to retrieve the defibrillator. We also want to recognise one of our parents, Jo, who assisted the girls during the situation. We applaud their outstanding actions and are so proud of how they handled the situation. Well done, Ruby, Autumn, Chloe and Jo!

THURSDAY 24 JULY 2025

FRENCH EXCHANGE STUDENTS AT HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY || Yesterday, our French exchange students had an amazing day exploring Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary!

FRIDAY 25 JULY 2025

STATE CROSS COUNTRY || A massive congratulations to our outstanding athletes who represented BSC at the State Cross Country yesterday! Reaching this level of competition is an incredible accomplishment!

17–20-YEAR-OLD GIRLS

Kiara M - 8th Place 

Olivia V - 30th Place

16-YEAR-OLD GIRLS

Amelie D - 10th Place 

MONDAY 28 JULY 2025 

YEAR 12 FINAL 50 DAYS! || Our Year 12 students celebrated the milestone of ‘50 days remaining’ by rocking their PJ’s today! The fun didn’t stop there, as our Year 12 GOAL Mentors led a special House vs House debate, judged by Principal Mr Bourbon! Topics included: “Would you rather train a dragon with the personality of a cat or train a cat with the powers of a dragon?” and “What is more horrifying - zombies or vampires?” After some fierce debating, the overall winning house was Beckett, with Waratah coming in second!

TUESDAY 29 JULY 2025

COOKING UP CULTURAL CONNECTIONS || This morning, our Year 10 French students and their French exchange buddies cooked up an iconic Australian meal together – vegemite scrolls! A fantastic way to share culture and build connections.

TUESDAY 29 JULY 2025

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS || Today marked the first session of our Year 11 VCE Vocational Major students participating in a community intergenerational connection program, run in partnership with Bayside City Council. The students baked Anzac biscuits, which they shared with local community members aged 65+ who have signed up to meet and connect with them. There will be four sessions over the term, with the final assessment involving an interview with one of the participants. We look forward to the meaningful connections and experiences that will unfold!

TUESDAY 29 JULY 2025 

‘PUFFS’ COLLEGE PRODUCTION – TICKETS NOW ON SALE! || Tickets are now on sale for our college production of ‘Puffs’ (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic)! Join us for a magical experience on Thursday, 21 (7:30 – 9:30 pm), Friday, 22 (7:30 – 9:30 pm) and Saturday, 23 August (2:00 – 4:00 pm). Don’t miss out—grab your tickets via the link below! 

https://compasstix.com/e/hkdrvui245

WEDNESDAY 30 JULY 2025 

2024 ALUMNI GUEST SPEAKERS AT VCE EXPO & COURSE SELECTION EVENING || It was wonderful to have some of our 2024 alumni students—Ayesha G-E, Lua CR, Lachy B and Sophie P—in attendance at last night’s VCE Expo and Course Selection Evening, where they shared insights into their VCE decisions, their approach to achieving success, and what they’ve been up to since graduating Beaumaris.

• Ayesha is studying a Bachelor of Law/International Relations at Monash University.
• Lua is studying a Bachelor of Biomedicine at Monash University.
• Lachy is studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.
• Sophie is studying a Bachelor of Psychology at Monash University.

It was also fantastic to see Year 9 & 10 students and their families engaged with the diverse subjects and pathways available for 2026, marking an exciting step in designing their futures!

WEDNESDAY 30 JULY 2025 

YEAR 12 LUNCH WITH THE PRINCIPAL || Over the past two weeks, Mr Bourbon has enjoyed reconnecting with our Year 12 students during a series of lunches, which will continue for all Year 12 students throughout the term. These informal sessions offer a valuable opportunity for conversation and connection as students begin their final term at Beaumaris.

THURSDAY 31 JULY 2025

FRENCH EXCHANGE STUDENTS EXPLORE INDIGENOUS CULTURE || Yesterday, our French exchange students had the privilege of taking part in an Indigenous cultural activity, learning about the significance of the Aboriginal Possum Skin Cloak tradition. The Possum Skin Cloak holds deep significance in many Aboriginal cultures as a symbol of identity, belonging, and connection to Country. Traditionally worn for warmth and used to record stories and family histories through etched designs, the cloak represents community and heritage. During our activity, we drew parallels with our French exchange students’ own cultural traditions, exploring how objects and symbols can carry history, strengthen identity, and connect generations across time and place.

Term 2

Term 2 posts since our last newsletter which was published on 26 June

FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2025 

FROM PADDOCK TO PLATE || Our Year 11 & 12 Food Studies students had an insightful excursion to Deakin University today, where they explored the journey of food from paddock to plate. They engaged in hands-on activities that addressed sustainability, food waste, packaging and labelling, using industry-level equipment to analyse food quality and production processes. A valuable experience that ties directly into their studies!

FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2025

COLLEGE PRODUCTION T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! || Production staff and students are rocking their new gear! The logo, designed by Oskar E, and the t-shirts, created by our talented Producers, Saffron M and Freya L, look fantastic!

FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2025

BOUNCING INTO THE WEEKEND || Our Year 11 VM students had an action-packed session at Bounce Inc. yesterday as part of the VCE Vocational Major Personal Development Skills curriculum. From promoting health and wellbeing to teamwork and personal goal setting, they organised their own public transport to and from the venue—an excellent opportunity to develop planning and problem-solving skills.

SUNDAY 29 JUNE 2025

KOKODA 2025 TRAINING || The cold and damp conditions failed to dull the spirits of our Kokoda 2025 team as they tackled and conquered Mt Dandenong's Glasgow track this morning! We were joined by No Roads Expeditions founder Pete Miller and one of our amazing guides, Darcy, as we continue preparations for our November trek.

MONDAY 30 JUNE 2025

DESIGNING FOR TOMORROW || Our Year 9 & 10 Designing for Tomorrow students have finished Semester 1 with an incredible body of work in both architecture and product design. Through hands-on projects, they focused on sustainability and prioritised user-centric design, creating work that is relevant, impactful and beneficial to the future. Check out the reel to see their creativity and innovation in action!

MONDAY 30 JUNE 2025

YEAR 9 URBAN EXPEDITIONS WEEK || Our Year 9 students who chose the Urban Expeditions for ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ week are exploring Melbourne with 10 exciting activities, including ACMI, Archie Brothers, ArtVo, a Chocolate Walking Tour, Eureka Skydeck, Hardrock Climbing, IMAX, an Italian lunch on Lygon Street, Old Melbourne Gaol and a Yarra River Cruise! They’ll also take on an Amazing Race around the CBD to discover Melbourne's top spots.

MONDAY 30 JUNE 2025

GREAT OCEAN ROAD HIKE || Spirits are high as our Year 9 students embark on their chosen ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ with the spectacular Great Ocean Road Hike! With breathtaking views, fresh air and plenty of adventure, it’s been an awesome start to their 4-day journey!

MONDAY 30 JUNE 2025

SAILING AT CORIO BAY || As part of their 'Choose Your Own Adventure' week, our Year 9 sailors are learning new sailing strategies and navigating the bay with enthusiasm, enjoying great weather and a visit from dolphins. Back at the campsite, they’ve been putting their culinary skills to the test!

TUESDAY 1 JULY 2025 

YEAR 7 NETBALL CHAMPIONS! || Congratulations to our Year 7 Girls Netball team for clinching the Kingston Division title today! Best of luck as they head to the Southern Metro Region finals on Friday, 8 August. Go team!

TUESDAY 1 JULY 2025 

YEAR 9 URBAN EXPEDITIONS WEEK || More urban expedition adventures!

TUESDAY 1 JULY 2025

GREAT OCEAN ROAD HIKE || More photos and videos of our Year 9 hikers!

TUESDAY 1 JULY 2025

REEF TO RAINFOREST || Several of our Year 9 students are in Far North Queensland fortheir 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Reef to Rainforest camp! They had an inspiring visit to James Cook University, where they learned from Professor Jaime Seymour and explored the aquarium, gaining insight into sea turtle rehabilitation. They also participated in tree planting with Daintree Life, contributing to environmental conservation. The evening was capped off with a visit to the vibrant night markets, adding a touch of magic to their adventure!

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY 2025

YEAR 9 URBAN EXPEDITIONS WEEK || More urban expedition adventures from today!

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY 2025

SAILING AT CORIO BAY || More photos of our Year 9 sailors!

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY 2025

YEAR 9 REEF TO RAINFOREST CAMP || Highlights from our Year 9 students’ Reef to Rainforest adventure in Far North Queensland!

THURSDAY 3 JULY 2025

GRADE 5 PROGRAM || This week, Grade 5 students from Beaumaris and Beaumaris North primary schools experienced a taste of life at Beaumaris Secondary College! From engaging STEM activities to culinary creations and sports, their enthusiasm was contagious. A big thank you to our awesome student volunteers for making the visit such a success!

FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025

GREAT OCEAN ROAD HIKE || Some final snapshots of our Year 9 hikers!

FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025

YEAR 9 SAILING AT CORIO BAY || Wrapping up a fantastic week on the water! 

FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025

YEAR 12 PSYCH REVISION || Today our Year 12 Psychology students put their Unit 4 AOS1 sleep and consciousness knowledge to the test with some Mean Girls-inspired revision fun!

FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025

TERM BREAK – WHAT WILL YOUR ‘ACT OF KINDNESS’ BE? || It’s time to relax and recharge after another busy term of learning and growth. Enjoy your break and reflect on the small acts of kindness you can offer in our community. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 21 July. Have a wonderful holiday!

SATURDAY 5 JULY 2025

YEAR 9 REEF TO RAINFOREST CAMP || Some more highlights from our Year 9 students’ Reef to Rainforest adventure in Far North Queensland!