Bundoora Secondary College in Bundoora, Victoria | Secondary school

Bundoora Secondary College

Locality: Bundoora, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9467 1511

Address: 53 Balmoral Avenue, Bundoora 3083 Bundoora, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bundoorasc.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Join Principal Anestis for an online information session. https://www.trybooking.com/BKFLV

25.01.2022 Our BSC Farm Program's newly hatched chicks are being kept happy, warm and protected under the watchful eye of Ms Franczak and her dog, Stevie.

25.01.2022 Thanks Justin for creating a great vibe during lunchtime. We especially enjoyed this classic tune by Green Day!

25.01.2022 Our gorgeous BSC Farm Program pets, Woody & Oscar, have decided to stay indoors today. #toowetoutside #niceweatherforducks

24.01.2022 With the weather warming up, our BSC Farm Program pets enjoy some treats, including sweet corn and Cheerios!

23.01.2022 Wow!! A HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated to the Diamond Valley Foodshare so far. Due to the overwhelming response from our school community we will be taking donations until Friday 4 December. Well done BSC, your generousity is appreciated!

23.01.2022 This Remembrance Day our BSC community paid tribute to the men and women who have served and are STILL serving in our defence forces and remember those who have died or suffered in conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations. #werememberthem https://epublisher.net.au//690658f378e38300fa8b8dabdcad8d0f

23.01.2022 Introducing the Wellbeing Hub! This is a place where our school community can stay up-to-date with the wellbeing-related programs, support and events that are available to our students and their families. Check it out here https://www.bundoorasc.vic.edu.au/wellbeing-1

23.01.2022 RESOURCES FOR LEARNING FROM HOME Banyule Youth Services have a whole range of resources available for young people and their parents and carers to help assist with studying successfully from home. - Tips and Support for Students - support young people who are studying online. https://www.banyuleyouth.com/tips-support-students... - Resources for Parents & Carers - support for parents and carers supporting young people who are studying online. https://www.banyuleyouth.com/resources-parents-carers

22.01.2022 Last week our graduation class enjoyed getting together to play some of their favourite minor games before going back into remote learning at home.

22.01.2022 Ms Bain is inspiring her textiles class in the design of needlepoint and tapestry. She has kindly prepared sewing packs for her students who are remote learning at home, including materials and a guide on how to make their own mask.

22.01.2022 Stay safe everyone. We're back in lockdown. More details to follow.

22.01.2022 July newsletter out now! http://epublisher.net.au/public/newsletter/plissue/NDIzOTU= #staysafe #stayhome #staypositive

22.01.2022 SEEKING FEEDBACK FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 3 x $30 GIFT VOUCHERS UP FOR GRABS Banyule City Council Youth Workers go to schools, parks, train stations and shopping centres to talk to and support young people. Whether they have seen us out in Banyule before, or if they haven't met us yet, we still want to hear from them! Wed love young people to tell us their ideas about how youth workers should support them and they could WIN 1 of 3 x $30 gift vouchers.... Go to: https://s.surveyplanet.com/ViWxHhhaKk

21.01.2022 Last chance to register for our Big Picture Education Information Session happening tomorrow night at 6:30-7:30pm! If you're interested in education that teaches 21st century skills and allows students to learn through their passions, click the link below to register https://tinyurl.com/y3qa2pex

21.01.2022 This year marks the 10 year anniversary of Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Day is an opportunity for the whole community to come together and celebrate and support all diversities of sexual orientation and gender. The theme this year is We are the change, which envisions the importance of encouragement, empowerment and emphasis on making effective change for LGBTQ+ folks and all minority groups. Wear a bit of purple today to show your support. https://www.wearitpurple.org/we-are-the-change-2020-theme

20.01.2022 Our Online School Tours are recommencing in Term 4! With a focus on capabilities over curriculum, our mission is to prepare students for success not only academically, but also personally and professionally. If you are interested in hearing more about our unique programs or would like to discuss how BSC can support your child in their personal pathway book an online tour with our Principal, Anesti Anestis ... Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BLOMQ

19.01.2022 At Bundoora Secondary College, we recognise that when it comes to education, one size does not fit all. That's why we've implemented the Big Picture Program, which sees students learning through their passions and creating a 'learner profile' - and yes, it gives them direct entry to uni. Interested? Want to learn more? Join us for an online information session on Thursday the 3rd of September at 6:30pm. All welcome! To register: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=65...1979 Alternatively, check out our website for more information: https://www.bundoorasc.vic.edu.au/big-picture-education-1

19.01.2022 Science at BSC - engaging our curiosity

19.01.2022 Bundoora Secondary College acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we gather on, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navi...gators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Australia has the world’s oldest oral stories. The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. We built and engineered structures - structures on Earth - predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. Our adaptation and intimate knowledge of Country enabled us to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels. Always Was, Always Will Be acknowledges that hundreds of Nations and our cultures covered this continent. All were managing the land, the biggest estate on earth, to sustainably provide for their future. Through ingenious land management systems like fire stick farming, we transformed the harshest habitable continent into a land of bounty. NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606, with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. Our coastal Nations watched and interacted with at least 36 contacts made by Europeans prior to 1770. Many of them resulting in the charting of the northern, western and southern coastlines of our lands and our waters. For us, this nation’s story began at the dawn of time.

18.01.2022 Our Fitness Class have designed a strength and conditioning program to meet their individual health goals. Students pre-tested a range of fitness components and have been working hard towards post-testing, where they will measure if they are meeting, or moving towards their personal goals. Great Work!

18.01.2022 TERM 3: WEEKLY ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Banyule Youth Services & Jets will return to online delivery from July 20th. - IncArt- inclusive Drawing and visual Arts program; - Band Jam- learn to play new songs with others; ... - NEW - Music Vibes - share music and relax; - New Hope hip hop and Street Art; - FReeZa - This term its is all about focusing on training. Well be exploring production/ film making or photography/ podcast skills; - Rainbow Space - for people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and their allies; - NEW - Production Crew learn how to make podcasts. - NEW - DJ workshops put a playlist together, learn how to stream an event - NEW- Being Well - our new weekly online events for young people - NEW - D&D (Monthly) online community of D&D players & those new to D&D. Meet people, learn new skills Where: All via online platforms. Facilitators will provide links to participants on application. More Info: [email protected] or call 9098 8000 or 9457 9855.

18.01.2022 COVID has affected many aspects of school learning for our students this year, so we are creating opportunities for our students to continue their workplace learning on-site. Our Senior VCAL class are using their real life learning skills to build structures that will be used for our upcoming Farm Program. Great job guys!

18.01.2022 BSC is the LEAD school for HEAD START in the Northern Region. Hear what students are saying about HEAD START. . . Learn more: www.education.vic.gov.au/headstart Contact: Head Start Director, Nancye Harrison at BSC on 9467 1511

17.01.2022 Instrumental Music lessons resume this week via video calls on Teams. Have you ever considered learning an Instrument? It is never too late to give it a go.

17.01.2022 Our VCE VET Outdoor Recreation students have had a busy 'COVID catch up' week completing their practical assessments, including rock climbing, cycling and snorkelling at LaTrobe.

15.01.2022 BEING WELL WEEKLY WELLBEING PROGRAM Being Well is Banyule Youth Services new calendar of weekly online events for young people ages 12 - 25. You can come to one online event OR all of them - whichever interest you! Happening each Friday for 6 weeks at 4pm on Zoom. Friday 24th July at 4pm - Bullet Journaling - how writing things down can be great for your mental health... Friday 31st July at 4pm - Music for Mental Health - how music can be used as a great tool for positive wellbeing Friday 7th August at 4pm - Study well from home - tips & tricks for making the most out of remote learning Friday 14th August at 4pm - Zen your bedroom space - tips for creating a good bedroom space to help you Friday 21st August at 4pm - Food & Mood - discover foods & recipes that are great for improving your mood! Friday 28th August at 4pm - Using art to practise mindfulness - how art and craft can help your mental health More info & to register: Tell us that you are coming by texting Kate on 0481 003 524 or emailing [email protected] See more

15.01.2022 Year 10 Students' Meningococcal ACWY Immunisation Program. Due to COVID-19, it is important, this year, that these vaccinations are booked through Banyule City Council. Please click the links below to book online, an appropriate session time, or contact Banyule City Council on 9457 9964. Old Shire Offices: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/year-10-school-immunisation... Watsonia Community Hall: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/year-10-school-immunisation

14.01.2022 Anglicare, in partnership with Gambler's Help, is hosting a FREE interactive online session for parents, with information and advice about gaming, gambling and young people. If you would like a spot in one of the two sessions, contact ParentZone using the contact details below!

14.01.2022 Student Spotlight Congratulations to year 9 student Tahlia Wheatley, who is the reigning girls singles champion of the North Eastern Junior Tennis Association tournament! Tahlia won the 2019 Division 1 competition, and hopes to defend her title in the years to come. Go Tahlia!

13.01.2022 One of our BSC school values is about teaching Resilience. Here is an opportunity for parents/guardians to improve their own awareness and skills, through this FREE online event, and help support our young people. WHEN: Friday 4th September 2-3:30pm BOOKINGS: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bnysn-youth-worker-forum-th

13.01.2022 BSC FARM productions is proud to bring you this special live event of our chickens hatching! BSC Farm is about to welcome the first baby animals into the school community. As we speak the Silver Spangled Hamburg eggs are hatching in the incubator! The links below will open live events that you can use to monitor the progress of the chicks as they work hard to escape from their eggs. We are not sure how many chicks will successfully hatch its always a bit of a surprise. Cro...ss your fingers that they make it and start thinking of names 15th Sep 10am to 2pm - shorturl.at/jtHNZ

13.01.2022 Head Start Apprenticeships and Traineeships Engineering Apprenticeship Vacancy Apply Now!

12.01.2022 *ATTENTION BSC SCHOOL COMMUNITY* We hope to see you all online during this weeks SUBJECT EXPO. The Subject Expo, scheduled for Thursday 3rd September from 2.30pm-4.30pm, is the final whole-school opportunity for students and parents/carers to seek information to assist in the subject selection process. Remember the subject selection portal closes at 4pm this Friday 4th September. Check your inbox or Compass newsfeed to access the document containing links to the Webex meetin...g rooms of BSC staff. We cant wait to see you and answer any questions you have regarding our incredible variety of subjects! For a comprehensive look at our school curriculum, see our Pathways Handbook here: https://tinyurl.com/yxmpvvr8

11.01.2022 We would like to help our community by supporting Diamond Valley FoodShare. To do this we are asking our school community to bring in non-perishable items which we will donate towards providing free food to Banyule residents in need of emergency assistance. Donations can be handed in during PAL class, or delivered to the general office. After a year like no other the gift of giving can make such a difference, so let’s show our BSC spirit and help support those in need.

10.01.2022 Kate from our Parents & Friends team has kindly made some reusable fabric face masks for our school community! Anyone is welcome to come to reception during school hours and buy a mask (or two) for only $2 each. Get them before they sell out!

10.01.2022 At BSC student passions drive their learning. We need educators with PASSION! Do you know a dynamic teacher who is ready to lead at the cutting edge of innovation? BSC is looking for two people to JOIN OUR TEAM. Applications close 28 September https://www.bundoorasc.vic.edu.au/employmentopportunities

09.01.2022 RETURN TO ONLINE CLASSES UPDATE! ENTRY & PACE Classes are returning online as of next week, Monday 20th July, via Teams! This time classes will be 75 minute periods as per your COMPASS timetables!

09.01.2022 Latrobe University offers direct entry for 2021 without a focus on ATAR. Looking forward to this becoming the norm beyond this year. #NoATAR https://www.latrobe.edu.au//new-pathways-for-enrolling-at-

08.01.2022 BSC have won the In2Science School Engagement Award for 2020 from 29 schools across Australia. Congratulations to BSC Big Picture Education students for engaging with their La Trobe University mentors, learning, being curious and connecting their passions to science.

07.01.2022 Music is life at BSC

07.01.2022 Our BSC Farm Program is bringing us lots of joy! Feeding time is one of those moments. We hope its not too much longer before all our students will get to enjoy caring for our much-loved farm pets. Enjoy the break everyone!

07.01.2022 "Big Picture Australia, an organisation that works with schools to create university pathways that do not involve the ATAR, is already developing a learner profile..." We're thrilled to be able to provide Big Picture Education for our students! This program unlocks non-ATAR entry into university through the creation of a unique 'learner profile'. Read more here https://www.smh.com.au//call-for-learner-profile-of-studen

07.01.2022 2021 Subject Selection Information Sessions & Events Monday 31st August ENTRY and PACE1 Subject Selection Info: ENTRY Session - 6.30pm to 7.00pm PACE1 Session - 7.00pm to 7.30pm Tuesday 1st September - PACE2 and PACE3 Subject Selection:... PACE2 Session - 6.30pm to 7.30pm PACE3 Session - 7.00pm to 7.30pm Wednesday 2nd September - PRE-GRAD Subject Selection Info Session 6.30pm to 7.30pm Thursday 3rd September - ONLINE SUBJECT EXPO 2.30pm to 4.30pm Thursday 3rd September - BIG PICTURE Information Event 6.30pm to 7.30pm See more

05.01.2022 Our June Newsletter is now available to download http://www.epublisher.net.au/pu/newsletter/plissue/NDE1ODc= Enjoy the break everyone!

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our first BSC Head Start Apprentice, Brooklyn! If you are interested in a Head Start Pathway contact Head Start Director, Nancye Harrison, at Bundoora Secondary College on 9467 1511.

04.01.2022 Before returning home with his family to Montana USA, former student, Gabe Rau, donated his mountain bike to the school. Gabe was always exemplary in upholding our school values and this last gesture, to pay it forward, is an example of this. We were therefore equally as pleased to present the bike to Year 11 student, Kimhak Kao, who displayed a passion for bike riding, through his involvement in VET Sport & Rec, and exhibits the 5Rs. Congrats Kimhak!

04.01.2022 Our BSC Farm Program proudly welcomes our first brood of Silver Spangled Hamburg chicks We cannot wait to share all this cuteness with our community.

04.01.2022 Our VET Sport & Rec students saddled up on the schools new mountain bikes for their first ride this week. Students will spend the next 5 weeks learning the skills of path, road & mountain bike riding, ending with a trip to the great trails of the You Yangs Regional Park!

02.01.2022 Today is RU OK? Day. Every year BSC recognises R U OK? Day to remind everyone that we can all play a part in helping other people to stay well. You dont have to be an expert and you dont have to have all the answers. Sometimes helping people to feel supported is all it takes to turn their life around. If you need further wellbeing support, our dedicated wellbeing team would be happy to talk to you. Make sure you check out the Wellbeing Hub on our website as well! https://www.bundoorasc.vic.edu.au/wellbeing-1

01.01.2022 The August Issue of our BSC Newsletter is now available to download. http://epublisher.net.au/public/newsletter/plissue/NDMzNjk= This edition is full of information regarding our 2021 subject selections and programs, providing our students with more flexible learning options. If you are interested in hearing more about our programs or would like to discuss how BSC can support you in your pathway journey please book an information session with our Principal Anesti Anestis. https://www.trybooking.com/BKFLV