Buckley Park College

Artwork of the month for May is by YR12 Art student, Damla Otcu.

Attached is her artist statement.

"My artwork was made using gouache paint on A3 mixed media canvas, and explores the tension between internal identity and external interpretation. It examines how we present ourselves using tools like makeup to construct an identity we want others to perceive."
Congratulations Damla!

🏫 Happy Public Education Day! What better an occasion to throwback to when I had the chance to visit @buckleyparkcollege , Gladstone Views Primary School, and Flemington Primary School. Huge thanks to the students and staff - and special credit to all those who very patiently put up with my ‘mum’ jokes along the way. A good education sets people up for life, and that’s why Labor is delivering the biggest new investment in public schools by an Australian Government EVER - an extra $20 billion in funding over the next 10 years. Every child deserves a fair go, and this is how we’re getting it done.

We are selling advertising space in our 2026 BPC Production of "High School Musical" at the 'Clocktower Centre' Moonee Ponds, dates are 13/14 August 2026.
Please email - [email protected] to book your advertising space in our Program🎭

Entries open on Wednesday, 20th May for the Annual Art Acquisitive Prize. Submit a design/mockup for an artwork in any artform. Arts domain and school leaders select one winning design. The winning student will receive a $200 award. Further questions please contact Ms Barbetti. 🎨

Entries open Wednesday 20th May for the 2026 annual Photography Prize Competition. Send in your photo to be in the running to win prizes. Further questions please contact Ms Packham [email protected].

Starts Tomorrow! Monday 18 MAY, the Arts Team at BPC has prepared another fun set of creative activities for you to get involved with each lunchtime over the next week. Whether you're into big performances or subtle displays of light and colour, there's something for everyone to enjoy during Arts Week 2026. 🎼🎭🎨👩🏼‍🎤

Tomorrow! Friday during lunchtime we’ll be recognising IDAHOBIT (May 17) with activities in the courtyard, including badge-making and cookie decorating run by the team from Valley Youth.
IDAHOBIT Day is a chance to celebrate diversity, support inclusion and remind ourselves of the importance of making our school a place where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. 🏳️‍🌈🌈

Congratulations! to Teresa GIORGI and Taneya FURLANI for their still life painting of objects that represent them.
They used acrylic paint on card and presented their paintings A3.
Well done on a great effort.

Students from 7S were invited to a special event at the Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC), coinciding with an exclusive visit from Australia's first astronaut and Australian of the Year 2026, Katherine Bennell-Pegg.

This is a unique chance to inspire the next generation of women in STEM. Students will hear firsthand about Katherine's journey to becoming an astronaut, gain insight into careers within the space industry, and have the opportunity to ask questions about her experiences along the way.