The Year 8 curriculum at Bentleigh Secondary College builds on the foundations of Year 7 and provides students with engaging learning experiences that consolidate and extend their skills in line with the Victorian Curriculum.

A strong emphasis is placed on student wellbeing, positive relationships and personal development as students progress through this stage of their schooling.

To support this, Year 8 students participate in a range of wellbeing and enrichment programs designed to build confidence, resilience, empathy and connection to others.

These include:

• The Man Cave – supporting boys to develop emotional literacy, respectful relationships and positive identity
• Big Sister Experience – empowering girls to build confidence, self-awareness and healthy relationships
• Courage to Care – developing empathy and encouraging students to stand up against discrimination
• Driven Outcomes Smoothie Bar Incursion – an interactive, school-based wellbeing activity focused on teamwork, healthy choices and positive decision-making

These programs complement classroom learning and provide students with meaningful opportunities to reflect, connect with others and develop important social and emotional skills in a supportive environment.

The Year 8 curriculum provides students with the opportunity to study four elective subjects (two per semester), in addition to core subjects including English, Mathematics, Humanities, Science, Languages, Health and Physical Education, and Sport.

Learning EQ

Learning EQ is the ongoing emotional intelligence program within Year 8, designed to complement both classroom learning and wellbeing programs delivered throughout the year.

Developed in partnership with Dr Ben Palmer from Genos International, the program focuses on building students’ capacity in emotional regulation, empathy and interpersonal communication.

Rather than being a standalone subject, Learning EQ connects and extends the learning from other Year 8 wellbeing experiences, helping students to apply these skills in everyday situations such as classroom learning, friendships, group work and conflict resolution.

Emotional intelligence is increasingly recognised as a key factor in student wellbeing, engagement and academic success. Through this program, students are supported to better understand themselves and others, strengthening their ability to connect, communicate and collaborate effectively.

Year 8 Camp: TBC 2027

Year 8 Enrolments:

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.

Middle School 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)

College Tours

Tours are run during the day where you can visit classes, ask questions and speak to students and teachers. You will be able to see our state of the art facilities and more importantly, learning taking place.

College Tour