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The school values its strong connections to the people and history of this diverse community of Beechworth, Yackandandah, Stanley and the wider Indigo Valley. We are keen to acknowledge our history within the community.
At Beechworth Secondary College we have a strong focus on academic and personal success and wellbeing. We aim to engage our students and offer the support and extension they need. We believe in upholding the school values which challenge our learners to grow and to develop holistically. This will position your child for a successful pathway post secondary education.
We have adapted our work as educators effectively to respond to the changing educational environment.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are continually updating their skills and knowledge to respond to the needs of individual students. Whilst a strong academic focus is important, we also acknowledge that there is so much more that goes into a successful educational experience.
We offer a rich array of extra-curricular activities that has something for everyone to find success and build the skills, knowledge and relationships which will support them throughout their life. Beechworth Secondary College continues to be responsive to the needs of the community we serve.
It is important that students are ready for the challenge of senior school and they can demonstrate the necessary learning behaviours and academic commitment required to complete all aspects of a chosen course.
Students that show readiness to move to Senior School demonstrate the following learning behaviours:
Access to Unit 3 and 4 studies is an option for students with demonstrated academic capacity and learning behaviours.
Students that have not yet demonstrated these attributes will be interviewed by the Mini School Team to determine the best pathway option.
It is important that students are ready for the challenge of the final year of schooling and they can demonstrate the necessary learning behaviours and academic commitment required to complete all aspects of a chosen course.
Students that show readiness for Year 12 demonstrate the following learning behaviours:
Students that have not yet demonstrated these attributes will be interviewed by the Mini School Team to determine the best pathway option.
There are many ways that your senior schooling can help you get where you want to go. Talk with your friends and family to help work out ‘what is important to you?’
Whichever senior school option you choose, there are ways of accessing employment, training, and higher education once you have finished Year 12.
Did you know that Beechworth Secondary College has its own Careers website?
All students and families can use the BSC Careers website to find information about jobs, career pathways, higher education and training options, money and budgeting, as well as plenty of links to industries, government initiatives.
It is a great place to start your research BEFORE you make your subject selections.
The following questions should also help guide subject choices:
All Year 10 and 11 students will have an opportunity to talk with Senior School Leaders during ARC and Health and Careers over the next few weeks. Formal course counselling/course confirmation interviews will occur in early September.
Students are encouraged to talk to subject teachers about post school study options and careers in their field.
For students aiming to go to university, the VTAC website has everything you need to know about various courses and pre-requisites. Other helpful websites include:
VTAC is also a great website to use to take the first steps for managing and discovering a career. It has information about career planning and education, and training options for Australian jobs. It is great for parents and guardian to explore this website and help their child discover and research various career pathways.
Every student needs to have an up to date CAP’s plan (Careers Action Plan). This document contains a current resume, certificates, job skill checklists and more. It is the student’s responsibility to keep their plans and their portfolio up to date and complete this during ARC.
Students are welcome to update their portfolios any time with easy access online.
Students in Year 10 should access their Morrisby Test summary completed at the end of Year 9 and reflect on this when selecting a suitable program.
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Beechworth Secondary College acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which our school
is located and where we meet and learn. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. Beechworth Secondary College is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.
Home Group: 9:00 – 9:14
Period 1: 9:19 – 10:33
Recess: 10:33 – 10:53
Period 2: 10:53 – 12:07
Period 3: 12:12 – 1:26
Lunch: 1:26 – 2:11
Period 4: 2:11 – 3:25