Our Latest Facebook & Instagram Posts
, those not on social media OR those who do follow us but may have missed a post here or there! Here's what's been posted on our Facebook & Instagram pages since our last newsletter. Of course, if you would like to follow us to get the news as soon as it happens, here are the links!
Please note that Insta/FB 'stories' are not included on this page - these are only available on our Facebook and Instagram.
THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2026
LORNE SURF CAMP || Our Year 9 & 10 The Great Outdoors students are enjoying three days of adventure at Lorne. From catching waves during surf sessions to exploring local waterfalls, cooking dinner on Trangias and kayaking, it’s all about teamwork, resilience and outdoor learning. Every wave, walk and paddle links directly to their end-of-term PBL.
FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2026
COLLEGE CAPTAINS REPRESENT BSC AT BEAUMARIS ROTARY || Last night our College Captains, Imogen and Judah, proudly represented Beaumaris Secondary College at the Beaumaris Rotary evening at Victoria Golf Club alongside their families and Principal Stephen Bourbon.
Both students spoke with confidence and authenticity about their plans as College Captains, their personal journey at the college and the goals they are working towards for the future. It was a wonderful opportunity to share the impact of student leadership at BSC with the wider community.
We are also grateful to Beaumaris Rotary for presenting a $1000 Education Grant to support students who may need assistance to more fully participate in school life. Partnerships like these make a meaningful difference within our college community.
FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2026
SUPPORTING YOUR YEAR 12 THROUGH THEIR FINAL YEAR || Thank you to the Year 12 parents and carers who joined us for an informative evening focused on supporting students through their VCE and VM pathways. Families heard insights from staff, past students and parents, and had the opportunity to connect with staff as we continue working in partnership during this important final year.
FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2026
VIC BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION || This week students from Years 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12 represented the college at the Beach Schools Cup competition. It was fantastic to see our teams competing with enthusiasm, teamwork and school pride across the week.
A special congratulations to our Year 10 and Year 11 boys’ teams, who both finished the competition on top after strong performances across their matches.
SUNDAY 8 MARCH 2026
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY || Today we celebrate the strength, ambition and achievements of women and girls everywhere, and recognise the many who make up our Beaumaris Secondary College community.
At Beaumaris Secondary College, students are encouraged to explore their interests, back themselves and embrace opportunities across learning, leadership, sport, the arts, community life and beyond.
Guided by passionate and talented educators, leaders and mentors, our students are supported to aim high and step forward with confidence.
We’re proud to be a community where girls belong, believe and become.
TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2026
FAB FABRICS PBL || Our Year 9 & 10 Fab Fabrics students have been designing and creating their own Friendship Cushions, developing textile skills through tie-dye, hand sewing and machine sewing techniques.
Through the project, students are also exploring sustainability in textiles, learning how thoughtful design, reusing materials and valuing handmade processes can help reduce waste in the fashion industry. Students are combining creativity, craftsmanship and sustainable thinking to produce unique textile pieces.
TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2026
YEAR 7 & 8 CRICKET GALA DAYS || Last week our Year 7 and Year 8 cricket teams competed against other schools in the Kingston Division Cricket Gala Days. Both teams represented the college with great enthusiasm and teamwork throughout the day.
Our Year 8 boys progressed through their round robin matches to reach the final, where they finished runners-up after a strong day of cricket. Aarav led the way with the bat as the team’s leading run scorer, Leo bowled impressively and Nathan was relentless in the field across the day.
Well done to all students involved!
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026
MARINE SANCTUARY REEF SAMPLING || Last week our Year 9 and 10 Marine Sanctuary students headed to Ricketts Point to undertake reef sampling as part of their current learning. Students investigated the populations and distribution of intertidal species, collecting real-world data that will inform their Project-Based Learning investigation back at the college.
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026
HOT POTATO BAND AT BSC || Our Year 7 and 8 students enjoyed a high-energy and interactive performance from the Hot Potato Band today as part of their Create Performance – Music studies. Instrumental Music students also had the opportunity to attend and experience the musicianship and stage presence of this internationally recognised acoustic brass band.
THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2026
YEAR 7 OUR WORLD || Our Year 7 students have been busy developing their geographic thinking through a Formative Feedback Task focused on creating and analysing overlay maps. Students created maps that layered Australia’s rainfall patterns with population distribution, helping them explore how environmental factors influence where people choose to live.
Through this activity, students applied the key geographic concept of spatial association, recognising the connections between natural features and human settlement patterns.
It was fantastic to see our students engaging with real-world data, developing their mapping skills, and thinking like geographers.
Well done, Year 7!
THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2026
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL || Today our Year 10 French students attended a screening at Palace Cinemas Como in South Yarra as part of the Alliance Française French Film Festival. The excursion offered students the chance to experience French language and culture through film, before enjoying lunch together at a nearby French café.
FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2026
HANDS-ON LEARNING IN VM ELECTROTECHNOLOGY || Our VM Electrotechnology students have been busy wiring sections of a house as part of their practical learning. It’s fantastic to see our VM students applying their knowledge in a hands-on environment while learning about electrical systems, circuit planning and safe work practices.
This hands-on learning is preparing them for the workplace, with future pathways into electrical apprenticeships. Experiences like this help students build confidence, develop practical skills and explore exciting career opportunities in the trades.
Well done to our VM students for their great work!
FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2026
BALLOON DOGS & OBSERVATIONAL LEARNING || How do we learn by watching others? Our Unit 3 Psychology students explored the process of observational learning, watching, modelling and replicating the steps to create balloon dogs. A hands-on way to see how attention, retention, reproduction, motivation and reinforcement influence learning in action.
SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026
YEAR 12 CAMP || A different perspective of Year 12 Camp earlier this year — captured from above. Thank you to our Year 12 Media Club student, Archie Williams, for editing this great drone footage and bringing the experience to life!
SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026
YEAR 7 INNOVATE || Pasta with tomato sauce was on the menu for our Year 7 Innovate students yesterday. A simple dish, plenty of fun and lots of happy students enjoying the results!
MONDAY 16 MARCH 2026
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT BSC || Today our college community marked International Women’s Day with students and staff wearing purple, an initiative organised by our Student Community Liaison Leaders. Gold coin donations collected throughout the day will be donated to a local women-focused charity.
At lunchtime, a friendly volleyball match between our female Year 12 students and female staff brought plenty of energy and support from the sidelines.
Students also enjoyed a sausage sizzle hosted by our Year 11 VCE Vocational Major students, raising funds for their upcoming 77 Days of Year 7 celebration in Term 2.
TUESDAY 17 MARCH
UNIT 1 GEOGRAPHY FIELDWORK – DANDENONG RANGES || Yesterday our VCE Unit 1 Geography students completed fieldwork in the Dandenong Ranges, exploring bushfire risk and preparedness in areas previously affected by bushfires. Students collected a range of fieldwork data that will support their analysis and final report for this unit.
TUESDAY 17 MARCH
MIRAI EVENT – MONASH UNIVERSITY || On Friday our Year 10–12 Japanese students attended the Mirai event at Monash University, joining hundreds of students from across Melbourne to celebrate Japanese language and culture. Students heard from guest speakers who use Japanese in their careers, connected with other learners and practised their language skills as part of this inspiring event — the first of its kind in Melbourne.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2026
YEAR 7 MUSIC INSTRUMENT TRIALS || During GOAL on Monday, our Beckett and Ricketts students had an exciting hands-on experience at the Year 7 Music Instrument Trials. Led by our Instrumental Music Teaching team, alongside some of our talented current music students, the session showcased a variety of instruments and gave students the opportunity to see, hear, and try them out for themselves.
It was fantastic to see so many students exploring new interests and learning more about the co-curricular music opportunities available at BSC. Waratah and Southern Year 7 students, your turn is coming soon. Stay tuned.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2026
YEAR 9 MORRISBY INTERVIEWS || It’s a big week for our Year 9 students, who are taking part in their Morrisby career Interviews with an external Morrisby-trained careers consultant. It's all about uncovering passions, strengths and exciting pathways!
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2026
MARINE SANCTUARY SNORKELLING – PORTSEA || It has been an incredible couple of days for our Year 9 & 10 Marine Sanctuary students at Portsea! Students explored the waters of Port Phillip Bay, snorkelling at Popes Eye and even swimming alongside seals.
The experience gave students the opportunity to observe marine species up close while building their snorkelling skills and comparing the Portsea ecosystem with our local waters at Ricketts Point.
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2026
KINGSTON DIVISIONAL SWIMMING & DIVING || A fantastic day in the pool for our swimming superstars at the Kingston Divisional Championships, finishing 2nd overall with strong performances and great team spirit.
Congratulations to Pippa, Eve, Louis and Keegan, who were crowned Age Group Champions, and to Eve and Will, who recorded new SSV records.
Our Senior boys and girls relay teams also impressed, each winning both the Medley Relay and 4x50m Freestyle Relay.
A huge shout out to Tilly H on winning Kingston Diving.
Best of luck to the following students progressing to Regionals: Eve A, Keegan B, Katie G, Oliver H, Sophia H, Gemma H, Tilly H (Diving), Pippa M, Will P, Louis S
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2026
VICTORIAN CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT EXPO || Today our Year 11 VCE Vocational Major students attended the Victorian Careers & Employment Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds, exploring future pathways and career opportunities. Students connected with employers and training organisations, gained valuable career advice and discovered opportunities in apprenticeships, further training and emerging industries.
