The Bentonian July 2024

Principal's Report

July 2024 Principal's Report

Principal’s Reading Challenge

Discover the Magic of Reading!
Are you ready to take on the Principal’s Reading Challenge and see how many books you can devour by the end of Book Week? Now is the perfect time to dive into the enchanting world of stories and get lost in as many books as possible!

This year’s Book Week theme is ‘Reading is Magic.’ Can you uncover the magic hidden within the pages of each book?

For more information and to collect your book tracker form, please see Mrs Boglis, Ms Conway or your English teacher.

Let the adventure begin!

Sustainability Summit

Our students attended the 2024 Sustainability Summit at Kew High School, where students explored sustainable practices through showcases, engaged with industry leaders, and participated in workshops. They also connected with peers from across Melbourne, sharing ideas for a greener future.

2024 Sustainability Summit

Annual Winter Hamper Drive

is on to support some of our students and their families in need. We are collecting non-perishable foods and toiletries to create special hampers filled with warmth and care.

Drop off your donations at the Genereal Office by Wednesday, 7 August.

Thank you for your generosity and for being a part of our school's community spirit.

A big shout out to our brillant Ms O’Keefe for all her efforts.

Our Olympian

Bentleigh Secondary College ALUMNI What an exciting time for Steph Catley from Class of 2011 and the MATILDAS!
Best of luck to them in the group stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
It is thrilling to see one of our very own representing the team at such a high level. Go, Australia!

Friday, July 26: Australia vs Germany
Monday, July 29: Australia vs Zambia
Thursday, August 1: Australia vs USA

Bring it home, Steph! We're all behind you!

Facebook Bentleigh Secondary College video

HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Was held on Monday 29 July at Duncan McKinnon Athletics Track.

Track Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m.

Field Events: Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Discus, Shot Put, Javelin.

Relays: 4 x 100m, Shuttle Relay, Staff v Students Relay.

It's wonderful to see the students' achievements and the enthusiastic participation in the track and field events despite the rainy weather! Congratulations to Fawkner for their overall win and to all the age group champions for their outstanding performances.

Final results:

1^st Fawkner 1,138 points

2^nd Wickham 1,081 points

3^rd Dendy 1,043 points

4^th Hawker 772 points

Age group champions:

Age Group	Boys	Girls
12-13 years	Oscar M	Megan S
14 years	Camden M	Nicola S
15 years	Finn G	Grace P
16 years	Zac N	Maayan B
17 years	Fraser M	Chelsea W
18-20 years	Tomas H	Milly N

Special kudos to Annabel J for her impressive swimming results at the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships, George F for qualifying for Nationals in cross-country, Marco D and Iluka W for their state representation in soccer, and Liv H for representing Victoria in AFLW. These accomplishments highlight the talent and dedication of the students in various sports. Well done to everyone!

Annabelle

Please peruse the highlights: 2024 Bentleigh secondary college Athletics Carnival video

MADD Night

Music Arts Dance Drama What a a spectacular event! The students' creativity and passion shining through in their performances, art, and designs made for an inspiring and memorable night on Wednesday 24 July. Kudos to everyone who participated and contributed to making it such a success!

See highlight reel: 2024 MADD Bentleigh Secondary College video