WELCOME TO BRIGHTON SECONDARY COLLEGE

VISIONWe strive to prepare young people to thrive and contribute in the world beyond school. We do this by creating responsible, empathetic citizens who are adaptable, life-long learners and critical thinkers.

MISSIONOur mission at Brighton Secondary College is to develop future-ready global citizens.

VALUESRespect ● Excellence ● Curiosity ● Integrity ● Teamwork ● Empathy

PERSONAL BESTBrighton Secondary College has a long tradition of personal excellence, where we are committed to providing inclusive, comprehensive and wide ranging opportunities to young people.

MAXIMISE OPPORTUNITIES

EXPANSIVE EDUCATIONEngagement ● Intelligence is not fixed ●

performance ● Emphasis on adaptable skills and knowledge development

THE PROCESS OF LEARNING 7 LEARNING ATTRIBUTESCommunication ● Resourcefulness ● Self-Reflection ● Ethic of Excellence ● Self- Management

Feedback ● Collaboration

BRIGHTON SECONDARY COLLEGE AS A FAMILY

YEAR 7 & 8 LEARNINGA new generation opened 2019

FLEXIBLE LEARNING AREAS

MODERN FACILITIESVCE Centre ● da Vinci Centre (Science, Arts & Technology ● Year 9 Discovery Centre ●Performing Arts Centre ● Library

VCE & PATHWAYS CENTRE

DA VINCI CENTREScience, Arts & Technology

OUTDOOR FACILITIESAmphitheatre ● Football Oval ● Hockey and Tennis Facility

UNIFORMBrighton Secondary College students are expected to wear correct uniform to and from school.

On days where students have sport or PASE they are expected to wear sports uniform all day.

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUMYear 7 & 8 ● SEAL Program ● Discovery at Year 9 ● VCE/VET ● International Program ●VCE/VET ● International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

SEAL PROGRAM

SELECT ENTRY ACCELERATED LEARNING PROGRAM HAS THREE STRANDS:

• ENGLISH, LITERATURE & HUMANITIESENHANCED STUDIES (ELHES)

• INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE (I & E)• SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING &

MATHEMATICS (STEM)

• We are 1 of 42 government accredited SEAL schools

• Provides a faster-paced curriculum

• Leads to the development of the skills and knowledge required to experience success throughout their VCE

• Greater tertiary pathways

• Entry by exam on Saturday 6th June 2020

• Applications made online through Edutest

• 3 SEAL classes for 2021

STEMScience, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Year 9 Elective

STEM in Europe - 2018

YEAR 9

DISCOVERY PROGRAM

• A transition from Junior through to senior school

• Innovative approaches to teaching

• Introduction to exams

• Positive relationships

• Open plan learning space

• Core and Elective subjects

• One week camp

VCE SUBJECTS

• Accounting

• Australian and Global Politics

• Biology

• Business Management

• Chemistry

• Computing

• Drama

• Economics

• English/English as an Additional Language (EAL)

• Environmental Science

• Food and Technology

• French

• Health and Human Development

• History 20th Century

• Japanese Second Language

• Legal Studies

• Literature

• Mathematics Offerings

• General Mathematics

• Mathematical Methods

• Specialist Mathematics

• Media

• Music Performance

• Outdoor and Environmental Studies

• Physical Education

• Physics

• Product Design and Technology (Textiles)

• Product Design and Technology (Wood)

• Psychology

• Studio Arts

• Visual Communication Design

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMBrighton Secondary College welcomes students from many different cultures and backgrounds and recognises and values the contribution international students make to the life of the school.

LEARNING & WELLBEING SUPPORT PROGRAMS

SUPPORT• Literacy / Numeracy support

• Manager of Student Support who oversees students with special/specific learning needs

• EAL program English as an Additional Language

• After school Study hall for year 7 11 students held in the library

• 3 day transition program for new incoming Year 7 students

• Transition teachers available to each Year 7 class for the entire 1st semester of secondary school.

• Extensive Careers Program

• Outstanding Student Well-Being Support

PEP Personal Excellence program3 Pillars of PEP:

1) Social and Emotional Learning, 2) Careers and Pathways and 3) Academic Excellence

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIESTokoname High School Japanese study exchange ● World Challenge ● Antarctica Flight ●STEM to Europe

HOUSE SYSTEM

CO-CURRICULARSwimming Carnival ● Athletics Day ● Division, Region & State Interschool Sports

PERFORMANCEStudent Productions ● Talent Competitions ● House Chorals ● Music Performances

NETBOOK PROGRAMAll students are required to bring their own netbook to the College.

2 options: College Managed BYOD Program (JB Hi-Fi Education), or Parent Managed BYOD

COMMUNITY SERVICE & STUDENT ENGAGEMENTStudent Representative Council (SRC) ● Environment Team ● Safe Space Alliance (SSA)

LEADERSHIPCollege Captains ● House Captains ● SRC members & representatives

YEAR 7 TRANSITION PROGRAM

At Brighton Secondary College, we try to make the transition from primary school to secondary school as effortless as possible.

ORIENTATIONStaggered over three days

PRIMARY TEACHER VISITS

YOUNG LEADERS

Our students act as mentors to Grade 5 & 6 students from our feeder schools.

DEBATING CHALLENGES

TRANSITION CAN BE A LOT OF HARD

BUT AT YEAR 7 CAMP IN ANGLESEA,

WE ARE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT

ALL OF OUR FEARS WILL BE WASHED AWAY

TRANSITION DAYS 2020

• 1st December (8:45am 10:30am) PERIODS 1 & 2

• 3rd December (8:45am 12:30pm) PERIODS 1 - 4

• 8th December (8:45am 3:00pm) ALL DAY

START PROGRAM3 Sessions: Self Worth, Self Control, Self Care

PEER SUPPORT

STUDENT WELL-BEING

STRONG AND EXTENSIVE SUPPORT NETWORKS EXIST FOR STUDENTS• Transition teachers

• Year Level Student Managers

• Assistant Principals

• Student Well-being Manager

• Student Welfare Co-Ordinator

• Mental health Practitioner

• Chaplain

• School Psychologist

• School Nurse

FOR PARENTS

PARENT INSIGHT PROGRAM

Saturday full-day program for parents that helps you support your child educationally from home:

• Homework & Organisation

• Information on Year 7 core curriculum (English, Mathematics, Science & Humanities)

• BSC Wellbeing services

• College reporting system

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PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATIONPFA helps provide better facilities for our students and helps build a strong sense of community within the school.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE