Principal's Report 

Announcing Mr Sean Leith as Substantive Assistant Principal

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Sean Leith as our substantive Assistant Principal. Sean has been serving as Acting Assistant Principal for the past 15 months and throughout this time has demonstrated exceptional dedication to our school community.

Sean has invested deeply in the daily life of Beaumaris Secondary College and has shown a strong commitment to supporting students, staff and families. He has developed positive professional relationships, remained a visible and approachable leader and has made a valuable contribution to our learning environment.

As Assistant Principal, Sean will continue to build on these foundations and is excited to work with our community to drive the future of our college.

Please join us in congratulating Sean on his appointment.

Celebrating Success Across Our College

The past fortnight has been filled with achievements and memorable moments across the college. We were thrilled to celebrate Kevin C’s selection into the prestigious Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program, recognise outstanding results in maths and both regional and state sporting competitions and acknowledge the many exciting learning opportunities and community partnerships that continue to enrich student life at Beaumaris Secondary College.

We also proudly announced our 2026 College Production which has already generated great excitement among students and staff.

You can read more about these highlights — and see some wonderful photos and stories — on the Our Latest Facebook & Instagram Posts page of this newsletter.

In Memory of Holly Bowles

As a community, we continue to hold close the memory of Holly Bowles, who was a valued and much-loved student at Beaumaris Secondary College. It has now been one year since Holly’s passing and her kindness and gentle presence remain strongly felt. We extend our care and support to Holly’s family and friends as anniversaries can be deeply emotional moments. Our thoughts are with all who carry Holly in their hearts and continue to honour her life and the joy she brought to others.

Shoreline Volume II

We proudly launched Shoreline Volume II — our second published anthology of student writing — with a special breakfast event in the MCC on Friday 14 November. The publication showcases the imagination, depth of thought and emerging literary talent of our students.

We were honoured to welcome BSC parent and published author Kerryn Kohl, who spoke about her own writing journey and inspired our young authors to continue nurturing their craft.

I extend my sincere congratulations to all contributing writers and to our Communicate & Relate staff — Sonali Green, Chelsea Salahoras, Travis de Valle and Brendan Cian — for guiding and empowering our students throughout the process.

2026 VCE Information Night 

On Thursday 13 November, we welcomed parents and carers of our 2026 Year 10, 11 and 12 students to our VCE Information Night. The evening provided important information about assessment expectations, attendance requirements and key events that will shape our senior students’ experience next year.

We thank all parents and carers who attended for their ongoing partnership which plays a vital role in supporting the success and wellbeing of our senior students.

Year 9 Market Day  

Our second group of Year 9 Innovate students demonstrated creativity, collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking through their Market Day initiative on 19 November. Students planned, designed and ran their own market stalls with all proceeds supporting the Cancer Council. A total of $690 was raised, an excellent achievement particularly with a reduced number of students on campus that day. We extend our sincere thanks to the Year 9 teaching team for their support and guidance in bringing this learning experience to life and to all staff and students who supported the stalls to ensure its success.

Whole School Assembly

We held a whole-school assembly on Monday to commence the BE Program, allowing us to celebrate recent student successes and hear speeches from our 2026 College Captain nominees ahead of the voting process. We congratulate each nominee on their thoughtful and confident speeches and commend them for putting themselves forward to lead and represent their peers. 

Ensembles Concert 

Our final music concert for the year was held this week, highlighting the dedication and growth of our instrumental music students who performed with great enthusiasm.

We extend our sincere thanks to our instrumental music teachers for their commitment to nurturing creativity at Beaumaris Secondary College, led by our Instrumental Music Co-ordinator Camilla Saunders. You can read more view photos on 'The Arts' Update page of this newsletter.

Kokoda 2025 

Early updates report strong progress and positive spirits as our Kokoda trekkers navigate the terrain and embrace this once-in-a-lifetime experience. We look forward to welcoming them home and hearing firsthand about the resilience, teamwork and personal growth gained along the Kokoda Trail.

BE Program

Our students have made an excellent start to the BE Program, embracing the opportunity to step into their 2026 classes with focus and enthusiasm. Classrooms have been settled and productive, with students engaging positively in new subjects, routines and expectations. It has been pleasing to see their readiness to learn and the way they are already building strong foundations for the year ahead.

Micro-credentials Week 

From Monday 8 December to Wednesday 17 December, students will take part in Micro-Credentials Week — an opportunity to explore new interests and develop emerging skills in a supportive, low-pressure environment. 

Students can sign up via Compass for a broad range of short courses and activities aligned to their interests and aspirations. Micro-Credentials Week offers a positive and fulfilling way to finish the year — building confidence, expanding knowledge and celebrating learning in all its forms.

Reminders

• Friday 5 December — Professional Practice Day (no students on site).
• Food For Families donations accepted at Reception until Friday 12 December.

Upcoming Events

• Parents' Association Meeting - Tuesday 2 December (7pm)
• Presentation Evening – Thursday 4 December (7-9pm)
• Student-free Day - Friday 5 December
• Micro-Credentials Program – Monday 8 – Wednesday 17 December
• Year 7 2026 Orientation Day – Tuesday 9 December
• Last day of Term 4 – Friday 19 December

Stephen Bourbon

Principal