Principal's August Report

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Raising awareness of the benefits of language, and highlighting the linguistic diversity in our school community.
Our students had an amazing week of celebration of French and Japanese cultures! The blend of music, art, and hands-on activities created a vibrant and immersive experience for everyone involved.

MONDAY 5 August- KARAOKE DAY and Competition Winner Table
Students enjoyed French chansons and Japanese pop.  Sang French and Japanese tunes, with a turn on the karaoke microphone.

Congratulations to these students for winning the Karaoke Competition 

• 1st Place: Daniel Z
• 2nd Place: Alex B
• Equal 3rd Place: Nathan J, Kaan B and Liam S

TUESDAY 6 August- French Singing
Students gave their vocal cords a workout and sang along to the French classics!

WEDNESDAY 7 August- Crafts
Students got in touch with their creative side as they got very crafty creating and building and explored a photo exhibition of iconic landmarks and daily life.

THURSDAY 8 August- Short Films
Student sat back, relaxed and enjoyed some short films from Japan.

FRIDAY 9 August- Origami
On the final day of Languages Week, it was time to get folding paper and be creative. Students learnt the art of paper folding in our origami workshops. It was a hands-on craft sessions, from origami to French-themed creations.

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Reading is Magic!

BSC Book Week 2024

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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!

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As part of our Homegroup program we  explored the theme of Everyone Belongs as part of this initiative.

Our first video is Everyone belongs
When we feel like we belong, bullying struggles to find a place. It's about embracing who we are, respecting everyone's differences and standing up together against unkindness.
Belonging means we all have a role in preventing bullying. We're encouraged to speak up and create a safe place where everyone feels supported and respected, and our voices are heard and valued.

Our second video is Embrace Diversity
In our school community, ensuring a sense of belonging is very important so that we can create an environment where bullying has no place.
We will explored what it means to value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, interests, and identities of each student, to ensure an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and accepted.
Embracing diversity isn't just about tolerance; it's about actively embracing the richness that comes from unity in our differences.
How can you demonstrate to someone that you value and honour their unique qualities, and what actions can others take to make you feel appreciated and celebrated for who you are?

Our third video is Promote empathy
We talked about empathy. That's when we try to understand how someone else is feeling, and show them kindness and that we care.
Do you ever imagine how someone else might be feeling? When we try this, it can help us to be nicer to each other. For example, if you think someone is feeling sad because they didn't do well on a test or aren’t good at playing a game, you can help cheer them up by saying something nice about them.
What else could you do to show more kindness and help people feel like they’re not alone? Even small things you do can make a big difference in making our school an even better place for everyone.
As Ms Hiotis mentioned in our whole school assembly on Tuesday 13 August a small act of kindness can make a big difference. What act of kindness will you do?


Also a big Thank you to Glen Eira Youth Services and Headspace for coming to our school on Tuesday 13 August as part of the Bullying No Way National Week of Action. Glen Eira Youth Services ran a friendship bracelet making activity in the piazza at lunchtime and Headspace set up an information stall. It was great to see everyone there celebrating this important day to say NO to bullying.

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The Species have it During Week 5 - there were an array of events enjoyed by students and staff.

Monday 12 August
Was Day 1 of National Science Week
Event: Battling Beetles & Odd Dogs experiments

Tuesday 13 August
Event: Mr. Karydis’ famous Murder Mystery 

Wednesday 14 August
Parent Teacher Interviews

Thursday 15 August
Event: Survival Games for National Science Week

Friday 16 August:
The final day of National Science Week
Event: Million Dollar Arm Challenge

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Dear Bentleigh Families,

A massive thank you for the thoughtful and generous donations for the Bentleigh Winter Food Drive. We received a wonderful array of food items, toiletries and laundry products that helped to support families in need.

Your generosity is very much appreciated and makes a great difference. 

Kind regards,
Christine O’Keefe

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Check out all the information regarding the fabulous CLUBS that are currently happening at Bentleigh Secondary College. 
Which one will you join?

Clubs @ Bentleigh

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We are excited to announce our latest library addition: lunchtime puzzles!
Every day our students can dive into the fun challenge of brain teasing puzzles.
Come join us in the library for some puzzle solving excitement and teamwork.

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On Wednesday 7 August 2024 our Year 8 students had a Medieval incursion, as part of their History studies.

The incursion encompassed a number of aspects of life and conditions in a typical medieval community from serfs and peasants to knights and nobility. We looked at castles, knights, diet, pottery, games and entertainment with a variety of hands on experiences.

Showcase of events included:

• Costume and Lifestyle
• Harm and Healing
• Age of Chivalry
• Early Medieval Warfare
• Music and Dance

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COME AND TRY BASEBALL Our Come & Try Day is on the 8 September 2024.

For more information contact 
ARCHIE - M 0402 342 601 E: alygris@gmail.com

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Year 8 Maths Our students are taking their learning outside the classroom, measuring objects around the school to calculate perimeter, area, and volume, a fantastic way to bring math to life! Hands-on experiences like this really help students see the practical applications of what they're learning.

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