Bayswater Secondary College

TIME TO PACK YOUR BAGS AND GET READY FOR JAPAN SENIOR TOUR '27!!

We’re incredibly excited to be starting the planning for our 2027 Senior Japan Tour, taking place in late November next year once exams are finished.

This will be our third Japan Tour, and it has become a rather special part of what we offer our senior students at BSC. These trips give students the chance to experience another country and culture first-hand, see and do things they might never otherwise have the opportunity to experience, and build confidence, independence and a much broader view of the world around them.

Most importantly, our students come home having grown enormously as people and as global citizens – with some pretty incredible memories and stories to go with it.

We’ve always believed that being a small school shouldn’t put a limit on the opportunities our students can have. If anything, we quite enjoy showing that a small school can do some pretty BIG things, and our international tours are one of our favourite examples.

Expressions of interest are now open for students currently in Years 10 and 11. Students and families can head to Compass for more information and the EOI link.

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🇰🇷🌏 Building global connections at BSC

Today we were delighted to welcome a group of educators from several secondary schools in Korea to Bayswater Secondary College.

Our visitors spent the day learning more about the BSC journey and the work happening across our school in teaching and learning, wellbeing, Maths and Numeracy, and English. They also visited classrooms to see high-quality learning in action and particularly enjoyed hearing directly from our students about the programs, experiences and opportunities available to them at BSC.

More importantly, today marked the beginning of an exciting new partnership. We are now exploring opportunities for our students and teachers to work together through online joint lessons and projects in Mathematics, English and cultural exchange.

We believe that learning extends well beyond the walls of our classrooms. Giving our students opportunities to connect with young people around the world helps broaden their horizons, develop their understanding of other cultures and strengthen their sense of themselves as global citizens. There is enormous value in learning from and with one another, wherever in the world we may be.

Korea now joins our growing network of international connections, providing yet another way for us to enrich the educational experience of our students and open their eyes to opportunities beyond Bayswater.

We are looking forward to seeing where this new partnership takes us! 🌏💙

📚 Welcome to the BSC Book Nook! 💙

Need a little peace and quiet during your day?

From Monday, the BSC Book Nook will be open every lunchtime, offering a cosy space to escape the noise, curl up with a good book and simply recharge.

Whether you're already a passionate reader or just looking for a quiet place to unwind, we'd love to see you there.

📍 Sign up at the Front Office to reserve your spot.
📱 More information, including how bookings work, is available on Compass.

Happy reading! 📖✨

Happy Principal's Day to our incredible executive team! 💙

Today we're recognising and celebrating Liz, Emma and Anton for the passion, care and countless hours they invest in making Bayswater Secondary College the wonderful school it is. Their leadership, compassion and commitment to our students, staff and wider community help shape our school every single day.

Thank you for leading with H.E.A.R.T. and for all that you do. We appreciate you today and every day.

💙 Happy Principal's Day! 💛

🎃 The Big BSC Trivia Night is BACK - this year, with a Halloween Theme! 👻

Gather your family and friends, dust off your spookiest costumes and join us for a frightfully fun night of trivia, laughs and fundraising!

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
📍 Bayswater Secondary College Gym
🚪 Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start

🎟 Tickets
👤 $15 per person
🎉 $150 per table (maximum 10 people)

Expect an evening packed with fun, including:
👻 Exciting Trivia
🎭 Best Dressed Competition
🤫 Silent Auction
🤑 Coin Toss
🎁 Door prizes
🏆 Fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses

🌟 Back by popular demand! Our beautiful handcrafted timber benches, lovingly made with H.E.A.R.T. by our talented Hands on Learning students, will once again be auctioned on the night. These were a huge hit last year, so if you've had your eye on one, be ready - they don't last long!

🍷 This is an 18+ event.

Bring along your favourite drinks and your own food or snacks, and we'll have our fundraising snack bar open throughout the evening if you'd like to treat yourself while supporting the College.

🎟 Book your tickets now via the TryBooking link below and help us raise funds to support opportunities for our students. We can't wait to see you there!

💛 Calling all local businesses!

If you'd like to support the evening by donating a prize, voucher or auction item, we'd love to hear from you. Your generosity helps make this event such a success each year and is greatly appreciated by our school community.

📞 Please contact the College on (03) 8720 7555 if you'd like to become one of our valued sponsors.

🎃 Grab your tickets, round up your team and we'll see you on Halloween! 👻🦇

BIG BSC 2026 HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT Get ready for the Big BSC Halloween Trivia Night! Gather your friends, put together your spookiest costumes and join us for a frightfully fun...

Know a 12–15-year-old looking for a place to hang out, make new friends and have fun?

The Forge is a free weekly social group run by Knox Youth Services offering young men a safe, welcoming and supportive space to connect with others while enjoying games, sport, table tennis, video games, group challenges and more.

Whether they're keen to try something new or simply chill after school, The Forge is a great place to socialise, learn new skills and be part of a positive group. Snacks and drinks are provided.

📅 Tuesdays, 4:00pm–5:30pm

Registration is required. To find out more or register, contact Luis from Youth Services on 9298 8000 or email [email protected].

🎃 The Big BSC Trivia Night is BACK - this year, with a Halloween Theme! 👻

Gather your family and friends, dust off your spookiest costumes and join us for a frightfully fun night of trivia, laughs and fundraising!

📅 Friday 31 October 2026
📍 Bayswater Secondary College Gym
🚪 Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start

🎟 Tickets
👤 $15 per person
🎉 $150 per table (maximum 10 people)

Expect an evening packed with fun, including:
👻 Exciting Trivia
🎭 Best Dressed Competition
🤫 Silent Auction
🤑 Coin Toss
🎁 Door prizes
🏆 Fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses

🌟 Back by popular demand! Our beautiful handcrafted timber benches, lovingly made with H.E.A.R.T. by our talented Hands on Learning students, will once again be auctioned on the night. These were a huge hit last year, so if you've had your eye on one, be ready - they don't last long!

🍷 This is an 18+ event.
Bring along your favourite drinks and your own food or snacks, and we'll have our fundraising snack bar open throughout the evening if you'd like to treat yourself while supporting the College.

🎟 Book your tickets now via the TryBooking link below and help us raise funds to support opportunities for our students. We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.trybooking.com/DODLH

💛 Calling all local businesses!
If you'd like to support the evening by donating a prize, voucher or auction item, we'd love to hear from you. Your generosity helps make this event such a success each year and is greatly appreciated by our school community.

📞 Please contact the College on (03) 8720 7555 if you'd like to become one of our valued sponsors.

🎃 Grab your tickets, round up your team and we'll see you on Halloween! 👻🦇

Bayswater Secondary College | Excellence In Teaching & Learning A growing school in the heart of Bayswater. Our students are at the H.E.A.R.T of everything we do. We provide a wide variety of options and opportunities.

Dear Diary,

Home sweet home!

After thousands of kilometres, countless bus naps and approximately 47 snack breaks (I may have lost count), I’ve officially arrived at my brand new home… Bayswater Secondary College! I don’t really know what a Bayswater is, but everyone here has made me feel very welcome, so I think I’m going to like it.

What an adventure it’s been! I explored the Red Centre, tackled the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuṯa, watched the incredible Uluru sunset, spotted dingoes, survived freezing mornings, and somehow managed to stay mostly out of trouble. Best of all, I met the best bunch of BSC students and staff anyone could ask for. A special shout-out to all the Camp Champs, who even carried me when I was just a tiny bit… okay, completely… exhausted!

One thing I’ve learned is that I don’t have much luck with furry creatures! First I had to watch out for dingoes… then I got all the way home and another four-legged creature tried to kidnap me! Caesar the bulldog took one look at me and thought, “Finally… a banana that squeaks!” Luckily, the humans rescued me before I became the world’s shortest game of fetch.

Before I unpack my backpack (and shake all the red dirt out of my overalls), I have a few people to thank. Thank you to our amazing students, wonderful staff, legendary bus driver, incredible camp chef, and all the parents who made this unforgettable adventure possible. You’re all absolute legends!

This adventure might be over, but I have a feeling it’s only the beginning. I’m sticking around at BSC and can’t wait to join lots more camps and adventures with future students. So don’t say goodbye… just say, “See you next trip!”

Keep an eye on the screen in the office over the rest of the term. Once I’ve sorted through my thousands of photos (yes… I took that many selfies!), I’ll be putting together a special display of Bob’s Outback Adventures.

Until next time…

Bob 💛