Benalla P-12 College

School is about more than classrooms and lessons it’s about connection, belonging and creating a place where students genuinely want to be.

A simple idea to give students more to do at lunchtime has grown into something really special. Across the campus, students are enjoying free soup and toasties, getting involved in more than 15 different games and activities, and spending time connecting with friends, teachers and other students.

Volleyball has become a lunchtime favourite, with students from Years 7–12 getting involved and it’s fantastic to see teachers joining in too!

The smiles, laughter and positive energy around the campus are a wonderful reflection of a school community coming together.

It was also fantastic to welcome a local community member and Deputy Mayor Justin King to the College to experience the lunchtime program firsthand and even join the students for a game of volleyball!

These initiatives are helping students build friendships, stay active, try new things and, most importantly, feel connected and valued.

A big congratulations to everyone involved in creating such a positive and welcoming environment.

School doesn’t have to be boring, it can be a place for connection, fun, friendship and community.

🔹 More Than a Meal – and More Than a Cause ❤️

Our Year 12 Personal Development students are inviting Benalla business owners, community members, sporting clubs, service clubs and local organisations to join them for More Than a Meal*l, a special fundraising banquet supporting the Benalla Homelessness Response Group!

This student-led event aims to raise both funds and awareness for an organisation that provides vital support to members of our community experiencing homelessness and hardship.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
🕔 5:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Benalla P-12 College, Faithfull Street Campus
🎟️ $20 per ticket

Enjoy a delicious meal, connect with others in our community and help make a difference for those who need it most. There will also be a raffle on the night with some fantastic prizes up for grabs.

We would love to see our local businesses, clubs and community groups come together to support this worthwhile cause.

🎟️ Book your tickets here: [https://compasstix.com/e/49c2nk12n6](https://compasstix.com/e/49c2nk12n6)

MakingADifference

🔹 Hands on learning with real life skills! 🚗🔧

Recently, our Year 9 Automotive elective students got their hands dirty while learning one of the most important basics of car maintenance... how to check a vehicle's engine oil! 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧

Knowing how to perform simple safety and maintenance checks is a valuable life skill, and we're proud to give our students practical experiences that will stay with them well beyond the classroom. Great work everyone! 👏

🔹 Congratulations to our Waller Street Campus Students of the Week for Week 5! 🌟

A big well done to Rowdal, Michael, Andrea, Havana, Oliver, Amelia, Evie, Jess and Charlotte for their outstanding efforts and positive contributions throughout the week.

These students have been recognised for demonstrating our college values and consistently giving their best in the classroom and around the school. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and love celebrating all the wins! 👏💙

🔹️ More Than a Meal 🍽️
Our Year 12 students are inviting the community to join them for a very special evening as part of their Personal Development Community Project.
On Wednesday 26 August, from 5:00–8:30 pm, our students will host the More Than a Meal Banquet — a completely student-led event celebrating food, community and giving back.
The evening is raising support for the Benalla Homelessness Response Group, while giving our students the opportunity to put their planning, cooking and teamwork into action.
Our students have worked incredibly hard to bring this event to life, and we would love to see our school and wider community come along, enjoy a wonderful meal and support their efforts.
🎟️ Tickets are available here: https://compasstix.com/e/49c2nk12n6

Please share the event with your family, friends, workplaces and wider community. Every bit of support helps make this student-led project a success!
Wednesday 26 August | 5:00–8:30 pm
Come along, share a meal and help make a difference. ❤️

A Day of Learning, Collaboration and Growth

Curriculum Days are not a day off for staff. Today, our Benalla P–12 College staff are actively engaged in professional learning and development, working together so that, as one school, we can share the same goals, values and focus for our students and our community.

Our Education Support staff are working with Tomorrow Today and Live4Life to gain their Teen Mental Health First Aid training. This important learning is not just about supporting students in the classroom or in the yard, it gives our staff valuable skills to support young people and families across our wider community.

Our teachers are also learning about The Benalla BE Way, collaborating and setting goals for the future of our school community.

Today is a wonderful opportunity for our staff to learn, share ideas, collaborate and grow together. By investing in our people and working towards a shared vision, we are continuing to build a stronger, more connected school community where everyone can thrive.

One school. One focus. One community. Together, we can make Benalla P–12 College the best it can be.

We’re Hiring for 2027!

Are you a teacher looking for a change? Or perhaps you’re just starting out and ready to begin your teaching career?

Benalla P–12 College is looking for passionate teachers to join our team in 2027!

We are proud of the growth and positive change happening across our College, and we are excited about what the future holds. We are looking for educators who share our commitment to our values, high expectations and, most importantly, providing every student with the best education and opportunities we can offer.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for a fresh start or an enthusiastic graduate ready to begin your career, we would love to hear from you!

Come and see what Benalla P–12 College is all about.
If you’d like to take a tour, have a look around our campuses and see the growth and changes happening across the College, please contact Sheri Parkhouse to arrange a visit.

Come and see why Benalla P–12 College could be the place for your next chapter.

🔹Pencils at the ready! ✏️🎨

Our Year 8 Art students have been busy developing their still life drawing skills, carefully observing objects and learning how to draw them to scale and in proportion. They have also been exploring the element of tone, using light and shadow to create depth, form and realism in their artwork.

Mrs MacDonald is incredibly proud of the effort, patience and attention to detail shown by the class. These graphite sketches are absolutely stunning and showcase the artistic talent growing in our Year 8 Art room. Well done, everyone! 👏

🔹Did you know you can boost the protein in your smoothie by adding tofu? 🥤💪

7C were blending up a storm in Food Technologies today, exploring simple ways to make healthy snacks even more nutritious. From fresh ingredients to new flavour combinations, students put their skills to the test while learning about healthy eating.

Looks delicious, 👏🍓🫐🍌

🔹 Congratulations to our Avon Street Campus Students of the Week! 🌟👏

A big well done to Rory, Zane, Isabelle, Remi, Aurora, Amelia, Beau W, Ivy and Claire for their fantastic efforts and achievements. We are so proud of the way you continue to demonstrate our college values and strive to do your best each day! ⭐

Families are warmly invited to join us for our Avon Assembly every Friday at 2:40pm to help celebrate the wonderful achievements of our students. 💙🎉