COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
WELCOME TO BRIGHTON SECONDARY
COLLEGE.
Located in Melbourne’s beautiful Bayside, Brighton Secondary College is a co-educational government school catering to over honouring the past whilst evolving to meet the educational needs of our local families today.
Founded in a warm and supportive local community, Brighton Secondary College is a vibrant learning environment offering something explore and excel. High performance sports opportunities, extensive arts programs and academic extension within our SEAL our students’ eyes to the world beyond our city, and through our thriving international program we are proud to welcome students incorporate leadership actions and opportunities into their daily lives, and helps them to drive change within the college and Our college values reflect what matters to us, as well as the attributes that our students will need to grow into balanced, successful aim high, and this is reflected in the outstanding results our students consistently achieve. Alongside their academic success, hard work, grit and collaboration are key to their success and who contribute thoughtfully and with integrity to the world around
In 2025 our college is looking to the future and re-imagining the potential and possibilities for our students, our staff and our connections, high expectations and a shared ambition to be our best. The future is Bright.
PETER LANGHAM PRINCIPAL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Brighton Secondary College acknowledges that we are educating our students from the lands of the Bunurong people.
We also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the various lands on which we meet and the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present and celebrate the diversity of First Nations peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters of Victoria.
PRINCIPAL
over 900 students from years 7-12. Established in 1955, the college has a proud history of serving the Brighton community,
something for everyone. Whatever our students’ strengths, our college aims to provide a platform for them to engage, curriculum mean students can find their passion and build their capabilities across a range of fields. Camps and tours open students from around the globe into our community. Our student leadership program encourages students to recognise and the wider community.
successful citizens. Within a learning environment that is ‘low threat, high challenge’, our students are supported to try hard and our focus is on the development of well-rounded, hardworking, positive and resilient young people, who understand that around them. families. I’m delighted to be leading our community into that future, founded on supportive relationships, strong community
SEAL PROGRAM
Our SELECT ENTRY ACCELERATED LEARNING PROGRAM (SEAL) is designed to enrich and extend high-ability students through students academically while also fostering their social, emotional, and mental development. With a strong focus on critical thinking, The program has a proven track record of delivering outstanding academic results, equipping students with the skills and confidence For more information please contact Jess De Neef our Leading Teacher for SEAL; DEJ@brightonsc.vic.edu.au
Entry into the SEAL Program is based on an exam and an interview at the College. Entrance testing takes place in Term 3.
through a curriculum that emphasises deeper, more complex content. This engaging and fast-paced program challenges gifted thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, students are encouraged to explore new ideas and reach their full potential. confidence to excel in their future studies and careers.
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Our Junior School Programs are aimed at teaching self-assurance and selfesteem whilst developing emerging leadership skills. We provide a safe and happy atmosphere where purposeful and structured work will guide and encourage our students to succeed and achieve personal excellence. We offer an extensive range of co-curricular activities in many varying and interesting areas. We encourage your child to take advantage of as many of these opportunities as possible during their time here.
YEAR 7 & 8
We take great care in ensuring that students are challenged and maintain enthusiasm for their learning. We believe that if our students are happy and feel safe, then the desire to learn will happen naturally. Students are given ample opportunities to extend their learning, explore possibilities and build on their strengths as well as their self-esteem. Students are encouraged to focus on the process of learning, as well as the learning outcomes; on learning growth and levels of attainment.
YEAR 9
In Year 9, students study five core subjects, as well as a number of diverse elective subjects. Our dedicated Year 9 Discovery Centre allows for an interactive style of engaged learning, helping students to become independent thinkers.
The DISCOVERY CENTRE is a specialised learning centre that caters specifically for our mainstream Year 9 students. It recognises the need for students to have a place they call ‘home’. It is a facility which has the flexibility to cater for the maturing and developing mind of a student in Year 9.
OUR MISSION IS TO INSTILL IN OUR STUDENTS THE DESIRE AND ABILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
SENIOR SCHOOL
At Brighton Secondary College we offer a range of Senior Programs:
VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education
VCE (VM) - Victorian Certificate of Education (Vocational Major) Acceleration opportunities:
Highly dedicated Year 9 & 10 students may be offered the opportunity to study one VCE subject as part of their Year 10 or 11 program Students will be selected on the basis of their performance in their studies where they have achieved an average of 3 across
VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (VCE)
VCE students study English and choose their remaining subjects from an extensive range of units. We encourage students to themselves.
VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (VOCATIONAL MAJOR - VM)
The VCE Vocational Major is a 2-year vocational and applied learning program. The VCE Vocational Major offers a pathway into:
• apprenticeships
• traineeships
• further education and training
• university (either directly or through alternative entry programs)
• employment.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES
As part of their final year of schooling, high-performing Year 11 students will have the opportunity to apply for a first-year university CAREER PATHWAYS & SUPPORT
The Careers and Pathways program aims to guide students in their growth, equipping them to transition smoothly into life beyond empowering them to make informed decisions about their future—whether that be higher education, training, or employment. Pathways programs include:
• Careers exploration program
• Work experience
• Mock interviews
• One on One course and subject counselling with our Career Professionals
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WE ARE COMMITTED TO FOSTERING FUTURE READY CITIZENS AND EQUIPPING OUR STUDENTS WITH REAL LIFE SKILLS.
program respectively. all learner attributes on their process reports.
select subjects based on student interest and aptitude with a view to future aspirations, and the discipline to apply
university study as part of their Year 12 program at a variety of tertiary institutions.
beyond school. A successful transition means students gain a clear understanding of their strengths, interests, and skills, employment.
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CREATING A BETTER AND MORE PEACEFUL WORLD THROUGH INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Global learning and engagement are essential in today’s interconnected world. At Brighton Secondary College, inclusivity and appreciate the contributions international students bring to school life.
Through shared learning experiences, both local and international students have valuable opportunities to connect, exchange for international students, attracting learners from countries such as China, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Germany, Brazil, and
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
Our on-site English Language Centre provides dedicated support for international students. We offer a tailored, intensive 20-week classes at all levels to ensure personalized learning and language development.
HOMESTAYS & SUPPORT SERVICES
Accommodation is found for all international students with families in the Bayside areas close to the college. All families are chosen
The College has a dedicated team, headed by Lily Lawton, Coordinator of the International Program, who assists international to enable them to be settled and happy.
The College creates a safe and harmonious environment for the students who come from a wide array of countries through FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT THE BRIGHTON SECONDARY COLLEGE WEBSITE
Phone: +61 3 9592 7488
Email: lal@brightonsc.vic.edu.au
STUDENT PROGRAM
and diversity are at the heart of our community. We proudly welcome students from diverse cultural backgrounds and deeply exchange perspectives, and develop a deeper intercultural understanding. Our college offers a high-quality educational program and Italy.
20-week course designed to meet the needs of all students entering mainstream classes. Additionally, we provide small EAL
chosen by the college and we keep in close contact with the students at their homestay. international students with their orientation process. We recognise that international students have differing needs and require support its management of student discipline and welfare.
WEBSITE OR CONTACT OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR MS LILY LAWTON
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WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING GLOBAL
CITIZENS.
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
SCIENCE IN EUROPE
This 12-day tour begins in London and incorporates a blend of science and history. From here students travel to other English variety of scientific concepts and ideas. They will have the opportunity to experience the impact of science across the ages and experience hands-on activities in workshops and understand international cooperation in science. This trip is run on alternate
TOKONAME HIGH SCHOOL – JAPAN
Brighton Secondary College has a long-standing sister-school relationship with Tokoname High School in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. and exciting travel and homestay experience. Students from Brighton Secondary College visit a range of culturally significant experience is life-changing and greatly improves the students’ knowledge of Japanese language, culture and customs.
OPPORTUNITIES
English cities and then onto Paris. The trip is designed to inspire science students and encourage them to discover and explore a and observe first-hand the potential for future scientific influence. Students will learn how different science fields intertwine, alternate years to the Tokoname tour.
Japan. Our schools alternate visits every year, and groups of internationally-minded language students enjoy an enriching
significant sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima and Nagoya before spending a week living with a Japanese family in Tokoname. The
BASKETBALL ACADEMY
The Brighton Secondary College Basketball Academy launched at the school mid-year and has hit the ground running! The Academy Former Olympian and NBL great Mark Bradtke helped launch the basketball academy in term 3 and set the foundation for hard Basketball Managing Director Nigel Purchase, Mark and the Coaching Team lead the BSC superstars at their first inter-academy
“It was a proud moment to see the BSC academy uniforms amongst those from other Academy schools at the tournament” showcase these fantastic athletes and BSC teams. The coaches and staff look forward to meeting new Academy families and
IMAGE: CHASE BASKETBALL
ACADEMY
Academy looks forward to growth in 2025 that will embed the program as a cornerstone at BSC. hard work, progression, inclusion and fun! Along with coach Jordan Timmons, Director of Operations Ellen Parry and Chase inter-academy tournament at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in October.
said Nigel. “The BSC athletes represented their school with skill and pride and we now look towards future opportunities to and to welcoming back the inaugural students next year and to bigger and brighter academy events moving forward.”
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Brighton Secondary College’s student leadership program is about developing future leaders in the college and wider community They actively demonstrate, promote and encourage involvement in creating a positive whole school community. They are responsible pride in self, school and community. Leadership opportunities are offered both formally and informally across all year levels; strengthened.
Student leaders work collaboratively to develop a school culture that promotes respect, tolerance aspiration and achievement. The program encourages participation in a range of leadership conferences and workshops which not only develop emerging We aim to develop future citizens who are capable of demonstrating a global mindset, inclusivity and the ability to build connections
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
The Student Representative Council (SRC) is the representative body for Brighton Secondary College students. Each year level leadership. The SRC also represent the student voice on the College Council.
LEADERSHIP
community and ensuring that our students have a voice in all aspects of their school experience. responsible for initiating, participating in and encouraging participation in school and community events, demonstrating where student involvement is encouraged, potential is nurtured, and connectedness to the college and wider community achievement.
emerging leaders, but challenge students to be aspirational, test thinking and encourage empathy. connections through understanding.
level has nominated delegates that work together to organise school events, work toward solutions and help develop team
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The College’s wide-ranging co-curricular programs which include a variety of activities and camps, expand and enrich students learning experiences.
Brighton Secondary College encourages students to challenge themselves, to be curious, persist, aspire and grow as part of their learning journey.
SPORT
All students have the opportunity to participate in a number of sports including swimming, athletics, hockey, softball, basketball, netball, football, cricket, cross country, tennis and more. Brighton Secondary College sporting teams compete in a number of inter-school competitions throughout the year, with many teams successfully reaching district and state finals.
ARTS
At Brighton Secondary College we have facilities for the study of Art, Visual Communication Design, Media, Drama, Music, Wood and Metal Technology and Digital imagery. We are proud of our record of achievement. Each year the College invariably receives accolades such as Top Arts, Top Designs, Top Films, and are Bayside recipients of Mayoral prizes.
HOUSE SYSTEM
Brighton Secondary College positively supports teamwork and connectedness through the four house system that students are placed in upon enrolment, with family members placed in the same house. These houses compete in events such as Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics and Chorals.
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS STUDIES
The Year 10 Advanced Outdoor Environmental Studies program includes a range of certificates, community work and activities such as Level 2 First Aid Certificate, SCOPE Young Ambassador’s course and fundraising. Students develop skills in teamwork, research, data analysis, area evaluations and experience practical activities such as open water paddling and rock climbing. In Year 12 Units 3 & 4 focus on Outdoor and Environmental studies. Key topics covered include historical environmental factors, contemporary environmental issues, technology’s influence on the outdoors and the future of our environments.
MUSIC
Instrumental music lessons are conducted once per week with highly qualified music teachers. Lessons are timetabled on a rotating roster so students do not miss the same scheduled classroom subject each week. Students select from a range of instruments including Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Cello, Violin, Viola, Double Bass and Bass Guitar. In addition to private lessons, we also have a range of school bands for students to take part in. Bands rehearse once a week at lunch time or after school.
DEBATING
Debating competitions are held as part of inter-house challenges, and our students have the opportunity to take part in external competitions held by the Debaters Association of Victoria.
CAMPS
Students at every year level have the opportunity to participate in school camps, including the Central Australia Camp at year 11 and a week long trip to Tasmania in year 10. Camps at other year levels serve to challenge students and encourage them to demonstrate resilience, teamwork and personal excellence; as well as forging meaningful relationships.
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EXPANDING LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.
STUDENT WELLBEING
Brighton Secondary College aims to foster a safe supportive and respectful learning environment where students can be challenged to achieve their personal best, build and sustain positive relationships as well as contributing positively to their wider community.
STUDENT WELLBEING TEAM
Brighton Secondary College recognises the importance of student wellbeing in enabling excellent academic outcomes. It is the function of the Student Wellbeing Team along with our Year Level Coordinators and all our staff to provide the support students need to enable them to learn effectively.
The Wellbeing Team supports student through individual and group counselling services, the facilitation of wellbeing programs and liaison with external support services. For confidential discussions and assistance, the wellbeing team are available to students and their families.
Members of the Wellbeing team include:
• Manager Student Wellbeing/Psychologist
• Mental Health Practitioner/Psychologist
• Mental Health Practitioner/Chaplain
• Student Welfare Coordinator
SAFE SPACE ALLIANCE
Safe Schools is a formal and public commitment that schools make to create an inclusive and safe environment for their school community, including LGBTQIA+ students, families and teachers. This commitment recognises that creating a safe and inclusive environment is key to tackling bullying, discrimination and harassment at schools.
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COMMUNITY
COLLEGE COUNCIL
College Council is the key governance body of the College. The Department of Education requires that every state school has The role of the College Council is to oversee guide and support the good operation of the college. College Council and its sub-committees involved in the operation of the college.
BRIGHTON SECONDARY COLLEGE COMMUNITY CONNECT (BSCCC)
Brighton Secondary College is fortunate to have an active parent group that supports our school in creating a community minded BSCCC works hard along side teachers and school leaders, to ensure our students know there is a whole community of parents/carers
The BSCCC aim to increase parent/carer connectedness to BSC by welcoming our parent/carer community to participate more be more consultation to help inform school decision making and providing better channels for families to provide constructive This is a priority of College Council who have established working group (BSCCC) with this focus. If you would like to be a part
The school is focused on a bright future, and building school pride together as a community. We will continue to provide information members to ensure everyone is well informed as we work to achieve our goals together. The BSCCC welcomes you and hopes
has a formally constituted school council. sub-committees provide an excellent opportunity for parents and other interested community members to become actively minded atmosphere. parents/carers and friends behind them. more in school life and to build a shared understanding to better support our students together. An important part of this will constructive feedback to the school. of this conversation, please e-mail bsccc@brightonsc.vic.edu.au information with regular updates and ask that you share this information with your children, family, and other community hopes your involvement with the College is both a long and happy one.
ENROLMENT
TRANSITION FROM YEAR 6 TO YEAR 7 2026
Initially, primary schools are responsible for managing the Year 7 application process. By the first week of term 2, primary schools will have distributed information to the parents of Year 6 children relating to secondary education and an ‘Application for Year 7 Placement’ form. On this application form, parents are asked to list up to three secondary school preferences. If you would like your child to attend Brighton Secondary College, it is important to list us as your first preference. Parents/Guardians should note the following:
STATEWIDE YEAR 6 TO 7 PLACEMENT TIMELINE 2025-26 – FOR YEAR 7 PLACEMENT IN 2026
2025 Dates Activity
The information (Placement Information Pack) that is distributed to parents of Year 6 children will outline all relevant dates relating to the Year 7 placement process.
from 3 February 2025
Term 1: Tuesday 28 January 2025 – Friday 4 April 2025
Schools promote secondary school tours to parents/carers of Year 6 students
Brighton Secondary College is not allowed to discuss a student’s Year 7 placement directly with parents until they have received information from the Primary School, according to DE guidelines (mid-July).
by Friday 4 April 2025
by Thursday 24 April 2025
Department of Education (DE) releases the 2025-2 6 information packs and school zones go live
Term 2: Tuesday 22 April 2025 – Friday 4 July 2025
Primary schools distribute the Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack 2025- 26 to all families of Year 6 students
by Friday 2 May 2025 DE notifies secondary schools if they are going to receive an enrolment restriction via an Enrolment Management Implementation Plan for the 2026 school year
by Friday 9 May 2025
by Tuesday 20 May 202 5
by Wednesday 4 June 2025
from Thursday 5 June 2025
Parents/carers submit the Application for Year 7 Placement 2026 to primary schools
Using the Placement Requests Summary , primary schools send all initial placement requests (first preferences) to each relevant secondary school Copies of the Application for Year 7 Placement 2026 forms should be attached to the summary
Using the Non-Placement Confirmation Summary, secondary schools advise primary schools of any unsuccessful initial placement requests (first round preferences)
Where placement requests are unsuccessful, primary schools submit the Placement Requests Summary to each relevant secondary school (second then third preferences) until the student is placed. If a student is not placed at any of their preferred schools, the primary school must send the Placement Requests Summary to the student’s designated neighbourhood school. Primary by Wednesday 18 June 2025
Tuesday 1 July 2025
from Wednesday 2 July 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
Using the Placement Confirmation Summary , secondary schools notify primary schools of the names of all students (first, second and third preference rounds) accepted into Year 7 for 202 6 Secondary
Using the Placement Notification Template primary schools inform parents/carers of their child’s Year 7 placement offer for the 2026 school year. The Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip must be included and, where relevant, the Appeal Form
Secondary schools may commence distributing transition and orientation information to parents/carers of students who have a Year 7 placement offer for 202 6
Term 3: Monday 21 July 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025
Closing date for parents/carers to lodge a written appeal with their preferred secondary school.
Primary
Secondary
Parents/carers by Tuesday 5 August 2025
Using the applicable Appeal Outcome Template, secondary schools notify parents/carers of the outcome of their appeal.
Secondary by Tuesday 12 August 2025
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Parents/carers return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to their child’s primary school.
Closing date for parents/carers to lodge a written appeal with the applicable Regional Director, where they have been unsuccessful with their appeal to their preferred secondary school.
Parents/carers
Parents/carers by Thursday 21 August 2025
Primary schools send the updated Placement Confirmation Summary back to secondary schools.
Primary from end of August 2025
Primary schools may commence transferring student information for all students who have accepted their Year 7 placement.
Term 4: Monday 6 October 2025 – Friday 19 December 2025
by Friday 10 October 2025
Primary
Regions notify parents/carers in writing of the outcome of the Regional Director appeal. This only applies to appeals received by the closing date. DE
Regions by Tuesday 14 October 2025
Parents/carers who had indicated an intention to appeal to the Regional Director must submit an updated Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to their child’s primary school to finalise their enrolment
Parents/carers by Friday 31 October 2025
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Schools must:
Primary schools must send a revised Placement Confirmation Summary to relevant secondary schools where parents/carers had indicated their intention to appeal
Primary
Secondary schools host an Orientation Day for Year 6 students. Secondary
PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
• offer placement to students who live in the school zone
• offer placement to out-of-zone students if they have sufficient accommodation . If schools have limited places, they must prioritise enrolment of siblings and students who live nearest the school in accordance with the department’s priority order of placement
• use forms and templates supplied by the department in the 2025-26 Placement Information Pack for Schools
• share student information after offers are accepted by parents/carers in August and prior to orientation day in December
Schools must not :
• communicate with parents/carers regarding the status or outcome of placement applications prior to Tuesday 1 July 2025
• undertake testing or hold interviews with prospective families before Wednesday 2 July 2025
Victorian government primary schools manage the Year 7 placement process for their current Year 6 students. Primary schools must
YEARS 8 – 12 ENROLMENT INFORMATION
Due to the exceptional growth of the College’s student population and limited infrastructure, we are often only able to enrol students who reside permanently within the College’s zone. The school endeavours to maintain the integrity of the school zone as a means of maintaining a productive learning environment for staff and students alike. Families of students wishing to enter at Years 8 – 12, can apply directly to the school by obtaining and completing an Application to Enrol form. This form, along with supporting documentation, should be returned to our College Registrar at the General Office.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT AN APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENROLMENT.
Students will not be considered for enrolment during term 4. Enrolment at this time will only be for the College’s Commencement Program in preparation for the following year.
To ensure the correct decision is made in relation to your son/daughter’s education, carefully note the following:
• The College Registrar should be contacted before accommodation arrangements in the designated school zone are finalised. This is essential as places may not be available in preferred courses. Where there is insufficient accommodation at a school for all students who seek entry, students must be enrolled in the following priority order:
• Students for whom the school is the designated neighbourhood school (ie: those residing within the Brighton Secondary College Zone).
• Students with a sibling at the same permanent address who are attending Brighton Secondary College at the same time.
• Where the regional director has restricted the enrolment, students who reside nearest to the school.
• Students seeking enrolment on specific curriculum grounds.
• All other students in order of closeness of their home to Brighton Secondary College (front gate).
• In exceptional circumstances, compassionate grounds.
HOW
TO BOOK A TOUR & TOUR DATES
Visit the Brighton Secondary College website and fill out the webform PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACES AND DATES ARE LIMITED.
ADDRESS – 120 Marriage Road, Brighton East VIC 3187
TELEPHONE – 03 9592 7488
EMAIL – brighton.sc@education.vic.gov.au
WEBSITE – www.brightonsc.vic.edu.au
CRICOS PROVIDER NAME AND CODE: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, 0086IK
STUDY.VIC – www.study.vic.gov.au/en/Pages/default.aspx