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Contents Section 1 Contents 2 Welcome to Beaconhills College 3 The Beaconhills education 4 General information 5 Parental commitment 6 Transport information 7 College governance 8 Financial information 9 Tuition fees 2022 10 Enrolment confirmation deposits 11 Enrolment guidelines 12 Privacy and information management 13 Contact us Navigating your journey of discovery Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Contents 1•1
Welcome to Beaconhills College Beaconhills College offers affordable and high The College Board is made up of 12 members. This It expresses the hope that all of our students will quality education, setting it apart in the region. comprises three members approved by the Anglican become true contributors to the broader community and Uniting churches, one appointed from the alumni and demonstrate the Christian values and attitudes We are an independent, open-entry, co-educational community, one from the parent community and on which our College was founded. Christian College. Our strengths lie in our strong five additional school community representatives, sense of community, from our infants and Early together with the Headmaster and the Chair of the Our values Learning years through to Year 12. Board. The type of person each student becomes is of Our mission utmost importance to us. For this reason, we have Our history defined our core values as Integrity, Compassion and Our mission is to give students opportunities to Respect. Beaconhills was established in 1982 at Pakenham let their light shine and be a beacon in the lives of and opened its Berwick Campus in 2003. The College was founded on Christian principles and others. these underpin all of our programs. Our motto The College is owned by Beaconhills Christian The College motto, Lux Luceat, means ‘Let your College Limited, a company limited by guarantee. light so shine’, taken from Matthew 5:16 (NRSV). Luceat Lux Let your light so shine Welcome to Beaconhills College 2•1
The Beaconhills education Our vision is to be a leader in personalised holistic Students learn effectively when they are fully engaged education that is focused on Learning That Matters. in their own learning and teachers teach best when they are professionally engaged. Learning That Matters aims to implement best teaching and learning practices relevant to today’s and tomorrow’s students. At Beaconhills we educate the whole child, to help them develop spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally. Environment and The character attributes of each student we aim to sustainability foster are built around the traditional central values of compassion, respect and integrity. Our global Learning Our teaching community mindset We understand the importance of quality teaching and ensure our teachers are not only passionate educators Learning in their field, but know how to motivate and inspire our That Matters students to be enthusiastic and skilled learners. Citizenship Values and Effective learning is greatly enhanced when there is and character a trusting and respectful relationship between the service student, teacher and parent. Effective learning is directly correlated to effective teaching. Wellbeing Teaching and learning needs to be managed in a way that allows students to feel safe, valued and respected in a dynamic and well-resourced learning space. The Beaconhills education 3•1
The Beaconhills education Little Beacons (Early Years - ages six Little Beacons provides education and care to the Belonging youngest members of our community, for children months to five years) Connecting and contributing to the world aged six months to five years. We deliver an Capable and effective communicators Collaboration Growing young minds emergent, holistic curriculum which is underpinned by the EYLDF (Early Years Learning and Development Being Becoming Framework) and Beaconhills College Learning That Key learning areas Respectful and reciprocal Sense of identity Matters. relationships Resilience and strong Holistic approach Connection to environment sense of wellbeing Confident, involved learners Little Beacons offers a unique learning environment High expectations and Sustainable practices responding with equity that engages children in an experience- based and respect Acceptance and celebration of differences to curriculum, that is individualised to each child’s Being support inclusiveness strength and learning style. We focus on supporting Growing young Self-regulation children to develop skills for life through exploration, minds Mindfulness wonder and an excitement for learning. Indigenous heritage and culture We believe learning has no boundaries and should Little Beacons Pets to develop and care and responsibility skills be delivered across a variety of rich learning spaces, Communication through the use of sharing both indoor and outdoors and across the broader journals, BeaconNet, portfolios, reporting and College grounds. student progress meetings Our educational team partners with families to Chef-designed menu includes fresh foods, much support children’s development. Learning is fostered of which is grown on site through natural curiosity and interests and children Diverse spaces available to support learning participate in decision-making and understanding including the dining room (the nest), courtyard, impacts on their world, the community and their library and vegetable gardens. responsibility as a global citizen and as a member of their community. Children are co-contributors, In early education Little Beacons fosters ‘Growing mastering their own engagements and behaviours of young minds’ as the first step in the scope and and demonstrating both resilience and freedom of sequence of a child’s learning journey at Beaconhills. expression. We focus on creating an environment of The Beaconhills education 3•2
The Beaconhills education respect and trust, so children feel safe and secure. Early Explorers The focus is not only about learning through The 4/5 year olds Discovery Program is a experience but providing challenges, risk-taking government-recognised kindergarten program. As and fostering independence, decision-making, and part of the program, children join the Early Explorers character development. (bush kinder) spend three hours of uninterrupted play on College grounds, using what nature has provided Discovery (3/4 and 4/5 year olds) as learning materials. The program is based on the ‘forest preschool’ approach, originally established Highlights over 50 years ago in Scandinavia and now an international movement. Government-recognised Kindergarten Program In 2016, Little Beacons introduced a pre-schooler Early Explorers camp – involving parents – believed to be an Social Skills and Motor Program Australian first. Assembly Program To find out more about Little Beacons, visit our Offsite excursions website here: www.beaconhills.vic.edu.au/learning/ Technology with the use of interactive smart curriculum/early-years/ boards and iPads for our 4/5 year olds ELLA Program - Japanese language delivered to 4/5 year olds Early Explorers camp program for our 4/5 year olds Top rating Purpose-built with a sustainable building design, Little Beacons Learning centres, Berwick and Pakenham campuses, are spacious, light-filled spaces with natural materials and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas. Both centres are rated as ‘Exceeding’ under National Quality Standards. The Beaconhills education 3•3
The Beaconhills education Junior School Junior School (Prep to Year 4) Connecting junior learners Physical Education All students from Prep to Year 4 have Physical Education classes led by specialist teachers. Students Being Key learning areas in Years 2 - 4 have an extra House sport session Thinking English each week. Inquiring, curious minds Lateral, critical and creative thinkers Mathematics Students take part in games to help improve their ball Transferring, communicating and extending knowledge Religion and Values Education (RAVE) skills and fitness. As children progress through the Making connections in learning years, there is more emphasis on a wide variety of Community Learning French and Japanese physical challenges in the form of organised games, Developing relationships Focus on learning Respecting and valuing Problem solving and Physical Education swimming programs and in specific skill sessions differences mastery learning A sense of belonging Collaborative and Performing arts - Music (including instrumental during Physical Education. and pride personalised learning High expectations and Risk taking and program), Dance a culture of active encouragement reflection Performing arts Visual Arts From Prep, every student has the chance to Connecting junior Library experience performing arts through the curriculum learners and co-curricular opportunities. Performance instills The Junior School curriculum focuses on laying firm confidence, discipline, courage and pride. foundations in English, Mathematics and fundamental skills, along with developing a positive attitude and In the Junior School, drama is approached in a healthy social skills. variety of ways including: mime, dance, dramatic play, puppetry, role play, body awareness, improvisation, Each teacher integrates Science, Humanities, Health, performance and group dramatisation. Design and Technologies within integrated units. Specialist subjects include French, Japanese, Visual Choirs, dance groups, string orchestras and drama Arts, Library, Religion and Values Education (RAVE) clubs are just some of the ways to be involved. and performing arts subjects. Students perform in annual concerts, at assemblies, in performing arts festivals and musical productions. These activities are closely linked with other The Beaconhills education 3•4
The Beaconhills education curriculum areas. In this way, drama becomes a Visual arts trustworthiness, gratitude and compassion are part of learning, creating a deeper awareness and discussed regularly and are demonstrated through Visual arts is a stimulating and challenging program understanding of ourselves and others. Not only the life of Jesus, as well as other biblical narratives. offered to all students at the College. does drama foster self-confidence, develop language Lessons and fortnightly chapel services encourage and extend thinking, but it cultivates the children’s Students explore different media and styles and students to reflect on their own beliefs and values, emotions and imaginations and is a very powerful are encouraged to express their own opinions and how their actions can contributes to others. instrument for promoting the achievement of a variety and attitudes through a number of subjects and Connected deeply with the development of Values of other educational goals. disciplines. Creative, original responses are and character is that of Citizenship and service encouraged at all year levels. The College has teaching studios, recording studios learning. As part of a holistic education, and with and professional-standard performance venues. From Prep to Year 4, students take part in an art the principles of Christianity, our students, staff and program that is based in specialist art rooms. Using families are encouraged to give to others. As a caring, Classroom music incorporates a Kodaly program many materials and techniques, they are encouraged Christian community, support of those in need is and singing and percussion work. Elements covered to explore and discover the world through art. paramount in everything we do at Beaconhills and include pitch, melody, beat, rhythm, tone, colour, the College provides financial and material aid to form, harmony and appreciation. Music is also Religion and Values Education (RAVE) local, national and international organisations. linked to classroom themes and special events. All students in Year 2 complete the Strings Program As part of the pillars of learning (Values and There is, also, an annual worship service, which all for one semester. They receive small group tuition character) and with the Christian foundations of families attend in the evening. Alongside this, there on a chosen string instrument, culminating in a the school, Junior School students have regular are services for the Christian celebrations of Easter performance for parents and friends at the end of the Religion and Values Education (RAVE) classes. and Christmas, as well as, other services throughout semester. The classes focus on the spiritual nurture of our the year, including ANZAC and Remembrance Day students, acknowledging that our school is an open services. The Instrumental Music Program offers students the entry school, for all faith backgrounds, founded on opportunity to take part in private music lessons. Christianity and the values of compassion, respect Beacon Explorers The Junior School has a choir which performs in the and integrity. College and at various choral festivals in and around Outdoor education endeavours to take students out Melbourne. Drama is also offered for interested In the Junior School, the program encourages of their comfort zone and challenge them physically, children as a co-curricular activity. Junior School students to understand that people have beliefs emotionally and spiritually. students take part in an annual school play and and faith that impacts the way they live and the Outdoor education’s purpose is to help children musical production. things they say and do. Values of empathy, respect, develop important life skills they need to take into The Beaconhills education 3•5
The Beaconhills education adulthood. Many skills they gain underpin academic The duration and location of these camps vary success. according to the year level. Our outdoor education experiences are much more Co-curricular activities than just camps - they are an opportunity to develop these skills. Students can extend their horizons with a choice of activities during and beyond the school day. Years 3 Students quickly learn during their outdoor education and 4 students may take part in co-curricular activities experiences that actions have consequences in the such as: outdoors and they must communicate, work as a team, problem solve, respect their peers and learn • Equestrian new skills. • Drama At Beaconhills, the program is structured to allow • Music ensembles each individual to build upon the skills developed in the previous year. At all times we have in mind the • Choir capabilities of our students at each level. • Sport Prep and Year 1 An outdoor afternoon and early evening experience includes activities such as crafts and games. Year 2 A sleep-over gives children the chance to enjoy camp activities and the experience of an overnight stay. Years 3 and 4 Short camps from a base include canoeing, archery, ropes and initiative courses, giant swing, bush activities and bike riding. The Beaconhills education 3•6
The Beaconhills education Middle School (Years 5 to 8) English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities. At Voice Year 6, students have two significant teachers who Building confidence and leadership Empowering young adolescents Exploring strengths and passions teach a combination of English/Humanities and Valuing the perspective of others Mathematics/Science classes, ensuring the vital links Key learning areas between these subjects are consolidated. By Year Growth Responsibility English 8, students move to working with specialist teachers Developing positive and Making informed choices respectful relationships Creating a Mathematics in the areas of Mathematics, Science, English and Promoting resilience through perseverance sustainable future Humanities; thus, preparing them for the expectations Navigating adolescence Becoming Humanities digital citizens and requirements of Year 9 and the Senior School. Fostering independent learning Science A key goal of Middle School is to support students French or Japanese Empowering young Physical Education/Personal Development to become capable, independent learners who are Being willing to take risks in their learning and embrace adolescents Semester-based specialist classes in technology challenges. The focus is on conceptual development and art and knowledge-building through offering a diverse, Middle School Religion and Values Education (RAVE) rich curriculum. Using an inquiry-based, integrated approach, students are presented with opportunities to link ideas and content across key learning areas Middle School, Years 5 to 8 at Beaconhills, focuses and contexts. In addition, academic development, on conceptual development and knowledge-building leadership and organisational skills development are through offering a broad curriculum. Using an inquiry- continually nurtured, within a whole school program based approach, students are offered the chance to that is solidly entrenched in the College’s core values link ideas and content in an integrated approach. of respect, compassion and integrity. Middle School is a period of significant personal and Physical Education academic growth for students where, over the course of four years, they are supported in their transition In Middle School, students have Physical Education from Junior School to Year 9. The transition process is and Health classes that introduce students to the scaffolded and sequential. importance of healthy life choices. At Year 8, students complete a Fitness and Health module where they In their first year of Middle School, the model of work on their personal fitness as well as learning delivery is similar to their Junior School experience. about the importance of nutrition. Students also Year 5 students have one core teacher who teaches participate in weekly House sport competitions. The Beaconhills education 3•7
The Beaconhills education Religion and Values Education (RAVE) Beacon Explorers the previous year. At all times we have in mind the capabilities of our students at each level. As part of the pillars of learning (Values and Outdoor education endeavours to take students character) and with the Christian foundations of the out of their comfort zone and challenge them Year 5 school, Years 5 to 8 students have weekly Religion physically, emotionally and spiritually. and Values Education (RAVE) classes. The program Base camp experiences are offered to all students. The program umbrella stretches across a range of Activities include canoeing, low ropes course, raft focus endeavours to develop awareness of different curricular and co-curricular activities. Co-curricular building, flying fox and bush activities. perspectives, different religions and understandings sports such as snowsports come under the banner, as in the Christian tradition. Often links are made cross- do the curriculum-based camps starting in Year 5 and Year 6 curricular with other aspects of the Middle School culminating in Outdoor and Environmental Studies – Program. This week-long program occurs in Canberra where a VCE subject in Senior School. students participate in a variety of educational Students attend assembly where there are Bible The College employs specialist staff to develop and experiences which focus on Australia’s history, readings and prayers, with a reflection from the lead these programs. culture, heritage and democracy. Students also chaplains. There is an annual House Church participate in activities such as hiking, bike riding and Service, which all families attend in the evening. Outdoor education’s deeper purpose is to help canoeing in Jindabyne. Alongside this, there are services for the Christian children develop important life skills they need to celebrations of Easter and Christmas, as well as, other take into adulthood. Many skills they gain underpin Year 7 services throughout the year, including ANZAC and academic success. Remembrance Day services. Year 7 students attend a four day camp on the Our outdoor education experiences are much more Mornington Peninsula which gives them a large Connected deeply with the development of Values than just camps - they are an opportunity to develop range of experiences. This program is an introduction and character is that of Citizenship and service these skills. to many of the skills and concepts that will be learning. As part of a holistic education, and with developed in future years and includes activities such the principles of Christianity, our students, staff and Students quickly learn during their outdoor education as raft building, a mountain bike rogaine and bush- families are encouraged to give to others. experiences that actions have consequences in the walking. outdoors and they must communicate, work as a team, problem solve, respect their peers and learn Year 8 new skills. A more challenging and specialised program is At Beaconhills, the program is structured to allow offered to Year 8 students. This program is based each individual to build upon the skills developed in around Halls Gap in the Grampians and includes The Beaconhills education 3•8
The Beaconhills education opportunities for students to enjoy canoeing, actively promoted through an integrated performance Visual arts mountain biking and an indigenous program at program. Visual Arts is a stimulating and challenging program Brambuk. All students in Year 5 are involved in the Band offered to all students at the College. The duration and location of these programs vary Program. They receive small group tuition on a Students explore different media and styles and according to the year level. chosen instrument culminating in a performance for are encouraged to express their own opinions parents and friends at the end of the semester. Performing arts and attitudes through a number of subjects and disciplines. Creative, original responses are Every student has the chance to experience Instrumental Music Program encouraged at all year levels. performing arts through the curriculum, co-curricular Private tuition is offered to students on a range and House systems. Performance instills confidence, In Years 5 to 8, students learn a range of techniques, of musical instruments including piano, recorder, discipline, courage and pride. flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, materials and styles. At this level, Art broadens into percussion, guitar, voice and orchestral strings. a number of subject areas covering both 2D and Choirs, dance groups, theatre sports, guitar groups, 3D work. The priority is still each student’s unique jazz bands, string orchestras and drama clubs are just approach, but they are also expected to do research some of the ways to be involved. Students perform Music Ensemble Program on various topics and to experience a range of in annual concerts, at assemblies, in performing arts This program caters for instrumentalists and materials and media. Students also have theory festivals and musical productions. vocalists alike (concert and big bands, flute, classes and discussions relating to art and artists. brass and clarinet ensembles, choirs, string and The College has teaching studios, recording studios guitar ensembles and several choral groups) There are many exciting ways for students to further and professional-standard performance venues. with opportunities to perform in one of our many develop their skills, including: concerts held during the year. The performing arts includes the teaching of Dance, • Artists-in-residence at the College. Drama and Music. We seek to encourage group School musical productions interaction at a level experienced in few other areas. • Workshops throughout the year in a number of Its cultural richness provides a positive outlook and Opportunities for performance are available in all areas across the department. basis upon which to reflect and understand society. sections of the College. • Hearing guest speakers talk about their work and Inherent in the disciplines of Dance, Drama and Music experiences. The Annual House Performing Arts Festival is the stimulation, enhancement and development of both physical and cognitive skills. The students’ An inter-House competition that provides all students with an opportunity to participate in a sense of identity, self-esteem and self-discipline is vocal, dance, musical performance or a play. The Beaconhills education 3•9
The Beaconhills education Technology The College has an enviable track record in technology subjects, with the work of many of our students ranking among the best in the state. Each year growing numbers of our students qualify for Top Designs – part of the VCE Season of Excellence – and some have achieved Premier’s Awards. Within the Middle School technology encompasses Product Design and Technology, Systems Engineering, Textiles Technology and Food and Technology. The Beaconhills education 3•10
The Beaconhills education Year 9 The school week is broken into four academic days Year Experiential learning and one experiential day. Academic days usually take Being place at school, while experiential days may be off 9 Self Key learning areas English/Humanities Mathematics/Science campus and involve a range of activities. Each term, there are five distinct key learning areas including the study of French or Japanese. Students also undertake one elective per semester. Building relationships Developing character Languages other than English and leadership Year 9 Program highlights Self-reflection Personal development Academic growth Student learning is enriched through a model of Discovery Challenge studying the core disciplines of English, Mathematics, Beacon Explorers Overcoming adversity Year 9 is a unique and engaging program that gives Science, Humanities and Physical Education, in Community service Personal Best Experiential learning Self-belief and confidence students the framework to develop their personal and conjunction with an Experiential Learning Day once Becoming independent academic skills. It is a time when students begin to every week. This Experiential Program aims to explore their world view and question their place in it. develop the values and character of our students in the hope that they will become positive and active Experiential learners The College has designed a Year 9 Program delivered from our purpose-built Year 9 centres. global citizens. These days are often held off-campus, where students travel to different locations to apply These are multimedia-rich places of learning, staffed their learning to real world contexts. Students travel by teachers with special skills in teaching Year 9 independently on public transport, learning how to students. The focus is not only about learning through conduct themselves in public and be courteous to experience but providing challenges and fostering other commuters. At times, the program is completed independence, decision-making, and character on-campus and allows time for a deeper immersion development. into important topics and themes. The Year 9 Program encompasses the Learning That Personal Best Matters framework both in and out of the classroom. The Learning That Matters framework is a holistic The Personal Best project enables students to approach to curriculum that emphasises the skills, follow an area of interest or passion and to understandings and behaviours that will support our complete an individual project that has research, students now and in the future. skill-building and presentation components. The project culminates in a Personal Best evening where The Beaconhills education 3•11
The Beaconhills education all student work is displayed or presented live to an Common Good Performing arts audience of parents, fellow students and staff. Past The Common Good project enables students to Our performing arts departments have helped launch projects have included musical items, fashion parades explore social justice issues in small groups and professional careers in dance, drama and music. The and information-oriented presentations. involves these groups in community service activities. College also has an impressive list of students who Team building Again, this project culminates in a major presentation have achieved Top Class awards. of the issues and student responses to an audience Whilst most activities in the Year 9 Program include Every student has the chance to experience of fellow students, parents and staff. aspects designed to develop student team building performing arts through the curriculum and skills, some activities focus strongly on this important City Experience co-curricular programs. Performance instills life skill, including the Beacon Explorers Program, the confidence, discipline, courage and pride. Common Good project and the City Experience. City Experience takes place individually and in groups. It is an opportunity to explore the cultural, Choirs, dance groups, theatre sports, guitar groups, Beacon Explorers Program historical and geographical aspects of Melbourne jazz bands, string orchestras and drama clubs are just This challenging aspect of the Year 9 Program is and is designed to promote independence and some of the ways to be involved. Students perform designed to encourage every student to test the confidence. in annual concerts, at assemblies, in performing arts limits of their physical, mental and social abilities. festivals and musical productions. Student interests Through this program, students learn to work The College has teaching studios, recording studios together as a team and to better understand the The Year 9 Program helps students explore issues and professional-standard performance venues. consequences of their actions and decisions upon of particular relevance to them at this stage of their others. The program, on the Great South West of lives. Students get an opportunity to consider career The performing arts includes the teaching of Dance, Victoria encourages students to enhance their options and better understand social issues in their Drama and Music. We seek to encourage group appreciation of the environment and understand our community. interaction at a level experienced in few other areas. need to care for and preserve it. They will travel in Its cultural richness provides a positive outlook and groups participating in activities including canoeing, Human movement basis upon which to reflect and understand society. hiking and mountain-bike riding. Before the tour, The Year 9 Program covers a wide variety of physical Inherent in the disciplines of Dance, Drama and Music students will learn about the Indigenous history and activity, including Physical Education and the Outdoor is the stimulation, enhancement and development settlement of the region. It is also vital that students Education Program, centred around Personal Best of both physical and cognitive skills. The students’ learn about environmental issues and sustainability. and exploring diverse recreational activities. sense of identity, self-esteem and self-discipline is Students will learn to reduce their waste and energy actively promoted through an integrated performance consumption on a daily basis. program. The Beaconhills education 3•12
The Beaconhills education Instrumental Music Program Private tuition is offered to students on a range of musical instruments including piano, recorder, flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, guitar, voice and orchestral strings. Music Ensemble Program The program caters for instrumentalists and vocalists alike (concert and big bands, flute, brass and clarinet ensembles, choirs, string and guitar ensembles and several choral groups) with opportunities to perform in one of our many concerts held during the year. School musical productions Opportunities for performance are available in all sections of the College. The Beaconhills education 3•13
The Beaconhills education Senior School Senior School Students have the ability to choose from over 40 different VCE subjects across 12 different faculty Enabling young adults areas. Choosing the right academic path is essential in Being Beaconhills students traditionally study 12 VCE Units Senior School. Beaconhills students can choose a in Year 11 and 10 VCE Units in Year 12. diverse range of pathways to suit their own strengths and interests as we provide a vast number of VCE Flexible units across a broad spectrum of learning areas. Careers/ Pathways Individual learning pathways Allowing talents to flourish Students have a structured careers program in Year Included in these choices and opportunities are a Independent, responsible and accountable 10 that works to assist students in developing future variety of learning pathway options including VCE, pathways. Following Year 10, students continue to school-assessed VCE, VET via external providers. Focus Finish work closely with the Careers Counsellor to make As a College, we are determined to develop new Teachers as mentors Opportunities for leadership informed decisions about their ongoing subject Study habits ways students can learn outside of the traditional Intellectual risk taking Role-modelling and selection and pathways options post Beaconhills. Mature learners mentoring classroom. Sense of self-worth Health and physical education Year 10 In the senior years, there are a range of health All Year 10 students study a core program of English, Enabling young adults Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Commerce, and physical education electives. For VCE, subject choices include Physical Education, Health Personal Development, Ethics and Careers. Students and Human Development, and Outdoor and can also choose to study elective subjects from all of Environmental Studies. the College’s learning faculties. Beacon Explorers Year 10 students may have the opportunity to begin their VCE in Year 10 if they have achieved the The Year 10 Outdoor Education Program is designed necessary academic outcomes in Year 9. Note not all to further extend experiences and develop skills VCE subjects can be accelerated. introduced in the younger years. These activities are more specialised, with trained leaders taking students VCE – Years 11 and 12 through a range of activities. All Years 11 and 12 subjects are drawn from the Students work in small groups and are encouraged Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) curriculum. to build on the skills learnt from previous expeditions. The Beaconhills education 3•14
The Beaconhills education Students have the ability to choose from a number Connected deeply with the development of Values The College has teaching studios, recording studios of domestic and international camp options to suit and character is that of Citizenship and service and professional-standard performance venues. their interests. Domestic camp options include; learning. As part of a holistic education, and with The performing arts includes the teaching of Dance, sea kayaking, surfing/stand up paddle/hiking, rock the principles of Christianity, our students, staff Drama and Music. We seek to encourage group climbing, rafting, snow camping and art exploration and families are encouraged to give to others. As interaction at a level experienced in few other areas. in Jabiru. Students may also choose to be a part of a a caring, Christian community, support of those in Its cultural richness provides a positive outlook and 10-day international expedition to either Vietnam, East need is paramount and the College provides financial basis upon which to reflect and understand society. Timor or China. and material aid to local, national and international organisations. On leaving the College, students are Inherent in the disciplines of Dance, Drama and Music Students can choose VCE Outdoor and encouraged to continue service to others as a life- is the stimulation, enhancement and development Environmental Studies as a VCE subject. long commitment. Parents and students are also of both physical and cognitive skills. The students’ encouraged to consider giving to the College through sense of identity, self esteem and self-discipline is Religion and Values Education (RAVE) donations and bequests so that the opportunity of actively promoted through an integrated performance There are several features of the normal Senior a Beaconhills education can be assured for some program. School Program, which relate to the Christian aims students in need - long into the future. of the College. Each section has a regular assembly, which includes a Bible reading, prayer and reflection Performing arts Instrumental Music Program from a chaplain. During the course of the year, each Private tuition is offered to students on a range Our performing arts departments have helped launch House conducts an annual service of worship or of musical instruments including piano, recorder, professional careers in dance, drama and music. The dedication in which students are expected to attend flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, College also has an impressive list of students who with their family. In Year 10, all students study Ethics. percussion, guitar, voice and orchestral strings. have achieved Top Class awards. There is also an option to study Religion and Society through the VCE Program. Every student has the chance to experience Music Ensemble Program performing arts through the curriculum, co-curricular Throughout the year, there are a number of other The program caters for instrumentalists and and House systems. Performance instills confidence, vocalists alike (concert and big bands, flute, services in which the students participate and are discipline, courage and pride. brass and clarinet ensembles, choirs, string and expected to attend. These include a commencement guitar ensembles and several choral groups) service, an Easter service, ANZAC and Remembrance Choirs, dance groups, guitar groups, jazz bands, with opportunities to perform in one of our many Day services, services celebrating the foundation of string orchestras and drama clubs are just some of concerts held during the year. the school and a carols service. the ways to be involved. Students perform in annual concerts, at assemblies, in performing arts festivals and musical productions. The Beaconhills education 3•15
The Beaconhills education School musical productions incorporate mechanical components. There are many exciting ways for students to further develop their skills, including: Opportunities for performance are available in all Textiles technology uses the design process to sections of the College. create textile products mostly relating to fashion and • Artists-in-residence at the College. garment manufacture. Food Studies also follows the • Workshops throughout the year in a number of The Annual House Performing Arts Festival design process and students learn to cook a wide areas across the department. variety of meals. An inter-House competition that provides all students with an opportunity to participate in a • Hearing guest speakers talk about their work and Visual Arts vocal, dance, musical performance or a play. experiences. Visual Arts is a stimulating and challenging program Technology Senior students may use the art facilities at offered to all students at the College. lunchtimes as well as before and after school to work The College has an enviable track record in Students explore different media and styles and on their folios. technology subjects, with the work of many of our are encouraged to express their own opinions students ranking among the best in the state. Each and attitudes through a number of subjects and year growing numbers of our students qualify for Top disciplines. Creative, original responses are Designs – part of the VCE Season of Excellence – encouraged at all year levels. and some have achieved Premier’s Awards. In Years 10, 11 and 12, there are a broad range of In Senior School, Product Design and Technology subject choices and students can specialise in their (Wood or Textiles), Systems Engineering and Food area of interest. By this level, many students have Studies are all offered as an elective from Years 10 – made a career choice and the subject choices in 12. Visual arts become critical. While Year 10 is seen as In the design process, students use a design brief an exploration of the breadth of the offering within to investigate and research a product, then go this area, Years 11 and 12 are the time for students on to build the product and evaluate their work. to specialise and build the all-important folio for Design Technology follows the design process; most university entrance. products are wood-based or metal-based, but can be In senior years, many students are career-focused made from any material. and can take advantage of a number of extension Systems Engineering also follows the design process. programs to help develop skills and experience. Most products students make are electronic and The Beaconhills education 3•16
Senior School subjects 2022 Faculty Year 10 subjects Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 • English • English • English • Literature • Literature • English and Literature • English A • English A English • English A • English Language (B) • English Language (B) • English as an Additional • English as an Additional • English as an Additional Language (P) Language (P) Language (P) • Foundation Mathematics • Mathematics (Essential) • Further Mathematics • General Mathematics Mathematics • Mathematics (Core) • Mathematical Methods • Mathematical Methods • Mathematics (Higher) • Specialist Mathematics • Specialist Mathematics • Ethics and Life Personal • Physical Health and Wellbeing • Religion and Society development • Learning Pathways (Careers) • Biology • Biology • Biology and Psychology • Chemistry • Chemistry Science • Biology and Chemistry • Physics • Physics • Physics and Chemistry • Psychology • Psychology • Geography (Environmental Change and Management) • Geography • Unit 2 Geography (Sem 1) • Geography (Global Perspectives) • History (Revolutions) Humanities • Unit 1 Geography (Sem 2) • History (Conflict and Change) • Extended Investigation • History (20th Century) • History (The Fight for Freedom) • ExTENd Project • Accounting • Accounting • Business Management • Business Management • Commerce for My Future Commerce • Economics • Economics • Commerce is Everywhere • Legal Studies • Legal Studies • Industry and Enterprise • Industry and Enterprise • Health and Human • Health and Human • Personal Skills for Life Development Development Health and • Sport Science • Outdoor and • Outdoor and physical education • Sport and Athlete Development Environmental Studies Environmental Studies • Physical Education • Physical Education Information • Computer Applications • Data Analytics • Applied Computing technology • Coding and Security • Software Development LOTE • French • French • French (Languages Other • Japanese • Japanese • Japanese Than English) • Chinese First Language (P) • Chinese First Language (P) • Chinese First Language (P) • Dance • Dance • Music Soundtracks and Jazz • Drama • Unit 1 Drama and Unit 2 (Sem 1) • Theatre Studies Performing arts Theatre Studies • Music in the Twentieth Century • Music Style and • Music Style and (Sem 2) Composition Composition • Music Performance (B) • Food Studies • Food Studies • Food Studies • Product Design and • Product Design and • Product Design and Technology (Wood) Technology (Wood) Technology (Wood) Technology • Product Design and • Product Design and • Product Design and Technology (Textiles) Technology (Textiles) Technology (Textiles) • Systems Engineering • Systems Engineering • Systems Engineering • Art (P) • Art (P) • Art • Media • Media • Media (Film) • Studio Arts Visual arts • Studio Arts • Media (Photography) • Visual Communication • Visual Communication • Design and Graphics Design Design • External Language Studies • External Language Studies • External Language Studies (VSL) External (VSL) (VSL) • Higher Education Studies providers • Vocational Education Training • Vocational Education • Vocational Education (VET) Training (VET) Training (VET) Year 10 CORE - English, mathematics, personal development (B) Subject offering only at Berwick Campus Year 10 science choice (P) Subject offering only at Pakenham Campus Year 10 humanities/commerce choice
General information Co-curricular opportunities Cadets Drama and dance From Middle School to Senior School the Beaconhills has an active Cadet Unit. Thursday This activity provides students with the Co-curricular Activities program is an important part afternoon training sessions are conducted and opportunity to use their creativity by devising and of the educational offering at Beaconhills. It is an students have opportunities to represent the presenting their pieces using various movements College at parades. Weekend bivouacs and and dance styles. expression of the belief that all students have special camps are held for cadets each year. skills outside the classroom and that these should be developed fully. Co-curricular activities provide Ensembles enjoyable and challenging experiences that enhance Chess An Ensemble program for strings, percussion, the self-esteem of students and assist them to benefit Students are encouraged to join lunchtime guitar and wind instruments is conducted within from their time at school in the broadest sense. sessions to hone their chess skills. There is the College. an opportunity for students to be selected Participation in the Co-curricular program has, in to represent the College in the SEISA Chess competition. Equestrian many cases, enabled higher levels of achievement in academic studies. Beaconhills teams enter several of the inter- Community service school equestrian competitions each year. Co-curricular activities are normally run outside the standard school day. Listed below are some of the A major focus of the College is our service to the community. In addition to raising funds for HPV (Human Powered Vehicle) many examples: charities such as the Red Cross Blood Bank and Students have the opportunity to join one of the 4Cs Food Bank, the College supports schools three teams at the College to compete in a Athletics in Bangladesh and East Timor. number of HPV competitions. Students are invited to participate in many disciplines of athletics, including cross-country. Choirs Lux Luceat Society (Senior School) Choirs rehearse and perform throughout the year The Society provides programs to selected Bands at a variety of College and community functions. students to enhance their knowledge of available pathways and to focus on their life beyond senior The Show Band and Concert Band perform for Debating years. the College and wider community. Experiences in debating are provided to students through House and inter-school debating. The Beaconhills education 4•1
General information Mountain Bike Club VCE Season of Excellence opportunities The goal of this club is to give students the Each year, increasing numbers of students receive opportunity to be a part of a mountain biking VCE Season of Excellence awards, a program run community, improve technique and understand by VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment basic bike maintenance. Authority). School musicals This places them at the top of the state for their work in the areas of technology, media, visual arts and The College offers this opportunity for student performance across the sections. performing arts. Snowsports The focus of the Beaconhills College Snowsports is the introduction of snowsports to beginners and the pursuit of new skills and techniques for more experienced students. Sports Many sporting activities supplement our Curriculum program. Tennis Before, lunchtime and after school group coaching lessons run for 45 minutes and are open to beginning and intermediate players. Squad sessions for the intermediate to advanced players and private lessons are also available. The Beaconhills education 4•2
General information Student wellbeing Beaconhills College offers an holistic education The Wellbeing Program is embedded throughout that inspires excellence and nurtures confident, the College and we continue to enhance and independent learners. Learning is enhanced through mature this. Students are welcomed at the start of a whole school approach to wellbeing. This is the day and encouraged to engage in the wide focussed on connecting students to life and learning range of opportunities available. Staff are trained to through development of a positive sense of self, understand and respond to a broad range of issues awareness of others and a healthy body, mind and affecting students, while students are encouraged spirit. to look out for and support one another. Specific support is available for those students who, at times, Beaconhills College is committed to integrating may require it. wellbeing thinking into all aspects of College life, embedding wellbeing practice and action in the daily Examples of wellbeing in action can be observed lives of our students and staff. A systemic approach through Assembly and House programs, specific to wellbeing engaging students, staff and parents is wellbeing days, sessions and activities, challenging active through: and inspiring opportunities and a strong culture of students supporting students. Our shared model of • Student connection and engagement care ensures that there are multiple staff who are • Shared model of care enabled and trained to support student wellbeing. • Responsive support systems • Wellbeing curriculum • Comprehensive staff training • Embracing change, understanding difference and celebrating diversity • Finding individual strengths and encouraging challenges The Beaconhills education 4•3
General information Student Code of Conduct In the classroom In the school In our local and global In the digital Acceptable behaviours support our College values I will... grounds I will... community I will... world I will... of Respect, Compassion and Integrity. Unacceptable behaviours are those that go against our College Demonstrate respect for myself and have values, causing potential harm to others. Demonstrate respect for myself, others and all property. consideration for other • Do my behaviours show respect? Do they give people’s feelings. regard to the feelings, rights and wishes of Use the school network others? Make positive contributions Dispose of waste in the Ensure that I wear my uniform and other digital in class and value the correct bin. as expected. resources to support • Do my behaviours show compassion? Do they contributions of others. my learning. show my concern for and awareness of others through empathy and kindness, tolerance and Appreciate and respect Set challenging and Behave in a safe and orderly Report inappropriate care? the facilities, property achievable goals and aim manner looking after myself online behaviour to a and grounds of the • Am I acting with integrity? Are my words and to succeed. and others. responsible adult. school. actions based on positive moral principles? Move safely around Carefully read and Accept that learning takes the school for my own Demonstrate and uphold the follow the Acceptable time, effort and often safety and the safety College’s values. Use Agreement of the involves making mistakes. of others. College. Report any anti-social Respect my teachers’ Volunteer and serve the behaviour to a staff Keep myself safe. constructive feedback. community. member. Be aware of how my Keep locker and Conduct myself Use apps and services mindset will affect my corridor areas clean in accordance with that are appropriate learning outcomes. and tidy. the law. to my age. Be honest and accept responsibility for my behaviour. The Beaconhills education 4•4
General information The House system • Create opportunities for leadership. Junior School record books Beaconhills has eight Houses named after our • Ensure that students do their duty, fulfil their All Junior School students receive a student record College pioneers and each student ‘belongs’ to a obligations and act acceptably and honourably, book which outlines the various procedures and House. This culture enables the College to promote regardless of inconvenience. routines of the College. The record book can also be each student’s sense of identity, belonging and self- used for communication between home and school. esteem. Reporting to parents BeaconNet Each House is divided into tutor groups, all of which Information sessions, conducted for specific integrate some 18-20 students from the Middle purposes, give parents an opportunity to develop The College encourages parent involvement in School (Years 5-8) or Senior School (Years 10-12). an understanding of the curriculum and assessment their children’s education. BeaconNet (the College practices that have been adopted by the College. intranet), gives parents information on their child’s House tutors oversee the welfare of each of their timetable, classes, teacher contacts, reports, students and are the first point of contact for parents. The College encourages parents to be informed homework, and parent bulletins and news. regarding their child’s progress at school. In Year 9, learning mentors oversee the welfare of 1:1 Technology Program each of their students and are the first point of call for Individual electronic reports are issued each semester parents. Year 9 students join with the Senior School and parents can book parent/teacher interviews Every student in Years 3 to 8 is required to bring for the major House carnivals. online. The College has introduced real-time, online their iPad to school every day. This iPad needs to be reporting for our parents and students in Years 5 to 12 charged, in a protective case and in good working This House system aims to: to gain more immediate feedback from our teachers. order. Students in Years 9-12 use an approved computing device under our BYOD (Bring Your Own • Create a sense of belonging and security within Parents have the opportunity to speak with teachers Device) Program to support their learning. school and ensure each student be recognised concerning their children by appointment, as needs as an individual of worth. arise. Any iPad able to run the latest iPadOS is appropriate for class. Parents do not need to buy a new iPad • Provide each student with a sense of identity App 4 if they have an appropriate one at home. Full size through membership of a House group. iPads are best and any capacity from 16GB is fine, but Students from Years 5 to 9 use an app-based online • Allow students the opportunity to develop their school work will use up to 12 GB. iPad Minis are no resource called App 4 to access their timetable, personal, moral and spiritual lives in a smaller longer suitable. school notices, diary and calendar. All the community. information is contained in one place and can be • Provide students with the opportunity to easily maintained helping students with their time contribute their talents, skills and personal management. Parents also have access to App 4 to qualities to support their House team. view home learning set by teachers. General information 4•5
General information School operations • Reduction in the length and complexity of the Tennis programs tasks. Class size is 26 students from Prep-Year 10 but many Entry is available to students with a passion for tennis. of the elective classes, including VCE, are based on • Alternative ways of providing information. Individually-tailored programs can be fully integrated student subject choice and are therefore smaller. with Beaconhills College’s existing high quality • The development of alternative assessment curriculum. The school year consists of two semesters each of procedures/tasks to allow students to approximately 19 weeks (one semester equals two demonstrate what they know and have learned. Tennis programs include general coaching programs terms). or more intensive 5 and 10 hour programs for College uniform students who want to really extend their tennis. The timetable is based on a 10 day cycle. The College has a strict policy regarding the wearing It is the ideal education choice for students aiming Week one: Monday – Day 1 to Friday – Day 5, of its uniform, and encourages students to take pride for a professional tennis career or application to an Week two: Monday – Day 6 to Friday – Day 10. in their appearance and their College (Sun Smart Hat American college tennis program – ultimately playing Policy applies). on the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Individual Programs The College has a smart, functional school uniform or WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) tours. Individual Programs teachers may work alongside which all students are expected to wear. There are Alternatively, there are also many career paths in the the classroom teacher or with students in small group different options for warmer and cooler weather and tennis industry. sessions to enable full access to the curriculum in physical education activities. The uniform options aim Fees for 5 and 10 hour programs are $7000 per year literacy and numeracy. to support our teaching and learning programs and (10 Hour Weekly program) or $3500 per year (5 Hour student wellbeing. In considering a particular student’s learning needs Weekly program), on top of normal College academic and characteristics, some adjustments of the Student exchanges tuition fees. For more details email: curriculum may be deemed appropriate. This is College exchange programs exist with sister schools tennis@beaconhills.vic.edu.au organised and implemented in consultation with the student, parent and the Campus Principal or their including Ibaraki Christian Senior High School Sporting associations delegate. Clear goals and outcomes are established and Linden Hall in Japan, Suining in China, the Immaculate Conception in Laval, the capital of the In addition to timetabled classes, there are a number for the student. Mayenne department in France and Walter Paton of opportunities for students to represent their The adjustments may involve: College Prep in Chicago. Students also have the campus and the College in sporting and cultural option to travel to East Timor or Vietnam in Year 10. competitions. • Reduction in the size of the academic program, which may be short-term or long-term. General information 4•6
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