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Year 6 into Year 7 Transition
Our Year 7 Transition Program considers the challenges for students moving from Year 6, being the biggest kids to Year 7 and becoming the smallest students again. We focus on their wellbeing and run numerous activities to build friendships. Home Group and Core Subjects are run in the same room and we limit the number of teachers where possible. This allows more opportunities for staff and students to develop better working relationships. We have a newly built Year 7 only play area with amenities and a designated Year 7 locker area with their Year 10 Peer Support Buddies. Our fantastic Peer Support Leaders work with the Year 7s for all of Semester One.
Bentleigh Secondary College Year 7 students study core subjects of English, Maths, Humanities, Science, Physical Education/Health, LOTE and sport. Electives are offered in Art, Information Technology, Food, Textiles, Wood Technologies, Music and Drama.
The elective system is scaffolded to ensure junior school students experience all options before specialising in their subject selections.
College Tours
Tours are run regularly during the day by the Principal and Principal class team where you can visit classes, ask questions and speak to students and teachers. The tours run for approximately 2 hours. You will be able to see our state of the art facilities and more importantly see learning taking place and hear about the programs we offer to assist students growth in learning.
Year 7 Enrolments Throughout The Year:
Parents/Guardians seeking enrolment at Bentleigh Secondary College, throughout the school year, should complete and submit the form below and provide the documents listed, to the Enrolments and Transitions Officer via email at: enrolments@bentleighsc.vic.edu.au for consideration of an interview.
Year 7 Enrolment Application for an Interview
Support Documents required for an Enrolment Application for an Interview
- Provide your child’s most recent Semester School Report
- Provide a copy of your child’s NAPLAN results
- Provide a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate or Passport
- Provide a copy of your child’s VISA (if born overseas)
Please complete your form and return it to enrolments@bentleighsc.vic.edu.au.
Ensure that Bentleigh Secondary College is indicated as your No.1 preference when you complete the
Education Department’s Application form for Year 7 Placement, Section 4B - Secondary School Preference.
Order for Priority Enrolments
Placement for Year 7 students is determined according to the Department of Education’s Placement Policy. When out-of-zone applications exceed available places, the following order applies:
- Students who reside within Bentleigh Secondary College’s designated neighbourhood zone
- Students with a sibling at the same permanent address who will be attending the College at the same time.
- All other students, in order of closeness of home to the school (straight-line distance in metropolitan areas).
Year 7 Camp:
The Year 7 transition camp is held early in Term 1. The camp is held at a regional location, and is an excellent opportunity for students and staff to get to know each other, build positive relationships and understand the importance of everyone working co-operatively.
Year 7 Peer Support:
The Peer Support program involves Year 10 leaders working with groups of Year 7 students to assist them with their transition to secondary college. Year 10 students lead activities that promote connectedness and foster the building of positive relationships between Year 7 students. In addition to these benefits, the program also allows Year 7 students to connect with Senior School students.
Year 7 Mindfulness Meditation:
As part of the college’s focus on Mindfulness Meditation, all Year 7 students participate in a program that introduces them to the practice. The Meditation and Indigenous Cultural Centre, located within the college grounds, provides the perfect environment for Year 7 students to engage in meditation, and learn how to improve their focus and better manage their emotions.
Year 7 Home Group Support:
All students at Bentleigh Secondary College begin their school day by meeting in their home group. Each class has their own home group teacher, who works closely with them to support their academic progress and wellbeing. All Year 7 classes are allocated a home group teacher who also teaches them for at least one other class.
