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BK12 TRIVIA NIGHT 

Get ready for a night full of laughs, learning, and a little friendly competition! Join us for School Trivia Night on Friday, 24th October in the Boronia K12 College Performing Arts Centre.

Bring your best brainpower – a game night with fast facts, tough questions, and tons of fun!
BYO snacks to keep your energy up throughout the night.
Please note: This is an alcohol-free event.

PLUS – Don’t miss our Silent Auction! – We’ve got some amazing prizes up for grabs!

Bring a team, a few friends, or come solo and join one on the night – it’s all about having fun together as a school community.

Doors open at 5:30 PM | Trivia kicks off at 6:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!

**Book your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DFVGN

Principal Update

Dear School Community,

Term 3 has gone fast but was certainly jam packed. This newsletter article, I’d like to celebrate all the wonderful community events that show the best from our students! There are so many wonderful endeavours our students are involved in and here’s a snapshot from the last month or so. Community is one of our college values and I have always believed that a great school sits at the heart of a vibrant community. Everyone is valued, seen, heard and welcome at our school!

PBE Afternoon & Bake Sale – Thursday 11 September

I would like to express a huge thank you to Mr Stone and the Student Leaders who facilitated another fantastic Positive Behaviour Expectations (PBE) afternoon event. There was such a great turn out and everyone had a great time. The focus of the afternoon was Gender Equity and Respect as outlined below.

A huge congratulations to Jorja Vervoort and Sophie Wallis who led the Bake Sale event, raising money for the Cancer Council. It was a fantastic success – well done Jorja and Sophie.

Grade 5 Youth Program

Congratulations to our 5 x Year 5 students who participated in the Young Leaders Program run by Respectful Relationships. This program included a 2 day course where students developed their knowledge and understanding around Gender Equity and Respect. Students then completed an audit of the school and came up with an action. This included teaching POSITIVE UPSTANDER lessons to our Year F-4 students, altering out Footy Day activities it includes both AFL men and AFLW Women players as well as educating our family and creating a community display at our Term 3 Junior School Community Lesson.

Knox Division Athletics Secondary

Our secondary students proudly represented the school at the Knox Division Athletics Carnival. It was a fantastic day of competition, teamwork, and school spirit, with students giving their best efforts across track and field events. Congratulations to all who participated and showcased determination and resilience, and thank you to the staff and families who supported the team on the day.

Book Week

Book Week was a fantastic celebration of reading and imagination. Students and staff embraced the theme with colourful costumes, engaging activities, and our always-popular dress up day. Thank you to families for supporting the week and helping inspire a love of books in our community. The money raised will go towards the Boronia Aged Care library organised by our Year 9 students, Matthew Payne, Shantarah Johnson and Anna Losionek as part of their Community Leadership Project that came about from their experience last year at the School for Student Leadership. 

New Assistant Principal – starting 2026

As previously announced, Kathryn Middleton will be retiring from education at the end of this year. I am pleased to announce that Amy Mraz has been appointed to replace Kath next year. Amy brings with her extensive experience across several secondary schools, where she has successfully led diverse portfolios and driven meaningful school improvement. She leads by listening, working alongside the community, and always keeps students at the centre of her decision-making. Amy is excited to contribute to our K–12 One School approach and is looking forward to getting started next year.  

Junior School Production: Back to the Future… Again.

What a tremendous success the production was this week!! Sold out shows and an amazing cast involving all the primary students!

A massive thanks to Ms Crawford as Director and Producer! She put is an extraordinary amount of time and effort to pull it off. Additionally, a big big thanks to the primary classroom teachers for helping the students practice their songs and prepare their costumes. And of course, thanks to parents and carers who got involved and helped out! Lots of fun and an overall great success for our community.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable spring holiday period and we look forward to a big Term 4.

Sincerely,

Paul Broecker

Principal

Junior School Report

Junior School Father’s Day Open Morning: A Heartwarming Celebration

On Friday, September 5th, Boronia K-12 College welcomed caregivers of our Junior School students (Foundation to Year 6) for a special Father’s Day Open Morning. The event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the important role fathers and father figures play in our students’ lives.

Our special guests were treated to tea, coffee, and toast, creating a warm and welcoming start to the day. Families were then invited into classrooms to experience firsthand the incredible learning happening across the Junior School. Students proudly shared their work, showcasing their creativity, curiosity, and growth. Outside, the sun shone down which meant kids and families were able to have a kick of the footy or some shots on goal. These moments of connection added a joyful energy to the morning.

We thank all the families who joined us and helped make the morning so memorable. Events like these strengthen the bond between home and school, and remind us of the power of community, one of our school values.

Year 5/6 Expo: A Celebration of Inquiry, Action, and Understanding

Last week, our Year 5/6 students proudly hosted their Exhibition, showcasing a rich tapestry of learning focused the central idea The efforts to maintain peace and resolve conflict can help humans live harmoniously. The event was a resounding success, with students presenting thoughtful projects, creative displays, and engaging presentations that reflected their deep understanding of how we can live harmoniously together.

Throughout the unit, students explored how individuals and groups can advocate for fairness and resolve conflict peacefully. Their work reflected not only academic growth but also personal development—empathy, resilience, and a sense of responsibility.

This Expo was not just a celebration of current learning – it was a showcase designed to represent the culmination of their work on all Units of Inquiry within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). As an IB World School, Boronia K-12 College embraces the PYP framework, which encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. The program fosters inquiry-based learning, where students explore real-world issues through a global lens.

The Year 5/6 Expo exemplified this significant milestone in the final year of the program (for our Year 6 cohort). It provided students with the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate agency by choosing topics that matter to them.
• Collaborate with peers and staff as well as outside ‘experts’ to investigate complex issues.
• Take action by sharing their learning with the wider community and other meaningful ways.

We were thrilled to see such a strong turnout from families and the school community. The pride and confidence with which students shared their learning was a testament to their hard work and the supportive environment fostered by our teachers.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this important event. It’s through moments like these that we see the true power of education in shaping thoughtful, informed global citizens.

Book Week 2025: Book An Adventure

This year’s Book Week at Boronia K-12 College was a vibrant celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community spirit. Kicking off on August 15th, the week was filled with exciting activities that brought books to life and inspired a love of reading across the school.

Author Visit: Lady Nicole Johnson

We were thrilled to welcome Lady Nicole Johnson, who captivated our Kinder to Year 4 students with her beautiful stories and warm presence. Her visit sparked imaginations and left a lasting impression on our young readers. We were also delighted to host our neighbours from Children’s House of Early Learning, who joined in the storytelling fun. As a special gift, Lady Nicole donated copies of her books to our school library—an incredibly generous gesture that will continue to inspire students for years to come.

Junior School Fun: Where’s Wally – Teacher Edition

Laughter echoed through the Junior School as students took part in the “Where’s Wally – Teacher Edition” scavenger hunt at recess time. With pictures of staff cleverly disguised, students searched high and low, adding a playful twist to the week’s festivities.

Celebrating Readers

Selected students were recognised for their reading achievements with Library Borrowing Certificates, celebrating their commitment to exploring new worlds through books.

Book Swap Success

Our Book Swap was a huge hit! Students brought in well-loved books and exchanged them for new stories to enjoy. It was a wonderful way to promote sustainability and share the joy of reading with others.

Dress Up Day & Community Giving

The week concluded with our much-anticipated Dress Up Day on Friday, August 22nd. Students and staff came dressed as their favourite book characters or based on the theme “Book An Adventure”, filling the school with colour, creativity, and excitement. This event also had a meaningful purpose—funds raised will go toward building a library at our local aged care facility, extending the joy of reading beyond our school gates. Thank you to the Year 9 School For Student Leadership students who organised this to be a whole school event. Thank you also to those who remembered their gold coin donation to contribute to this wonderful community endeavor.

A heartfelt thank you to our students, families, and staff for making Book Week such a joyful and memorable celebration. Your enthusiasm and support continue to make Boronia K-12 College a place where stories thrive and imaginations soar.

Sincerely,

Cassandra Wright

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Report – Secondary

Term Three 

Term three is always an exciting yet busy time at the College, when not a week seems to pass without some significant happenings.

Whilst interschool winter sports activities came to a close in the second half of the term, 36 secondary students were invited to participate in the Knox Division Athletics Carnival at the newly renovated Knox track. I was fortunate to visit the event to present ribbons to the successful athletes (including a number of our own students). It was fantastic to see so many students from across the Knox schools competing with enthusiasm and demonstrating excellent sportsmanship.

It has also been wonderful to see our students shine in other aspects of college life. A particular highlight was receiving a letter from Mary Doyle’s office informing us that 10 of our students were finalists in the Tilly Aston Connecting Communities Champions category. The Tilly Aston Community Awards celebrate individuals and groups who make outstanding contributions within the Aston community. Named after Tilly Aston, a passionate advocate for social causes, these awards recognise dedication, leadership, and positive impact in community life.

Our students were nominated for their exceptional commitment to building connections with residents at Boronia Residential Aged Care. I had the privilege of attending the awards ceremony on Saturday 30th August, along with our students and their families. Whilst Glengollan Village were named the overall winners of the category, our students can be incredibly proud of the recognition they received as finalists—an acknowledgment of the genuine care, kindness, and leadership they demonstrate in our community. Congratulations to Mikayla N, Grace Corrone, Matthew P,  Laila C, Delaram R, Maria C, Tilli M, Justin L, Mitch K and Boyd H.

Another highlight of the term was hearing that Owen S had qualified for the State Clay Shooting Championships, held in Echuca on 1st September. We are very grateful for the support of Owen’s family in making it possible for him to compete in events across the state. Owen performed superbly, finishing just one point outside the top ten students in Victoria with a remarkable score of 26/30. In the Junior Boys category, he narrowly missed a podium finish by a single point. This is an outstanding achievement, and one that Owen, his family, and Boronia K-12 College can be very proud of.

Another significant focus this term has been course selection for students in Years 7–11. Our Directors of Senior and Middle School, Mr Wayne Judge and Mr Lyle D’Rozario, have played a central role in leading these sessions. With the support of our Careers Practitioner and Year Level Leaders, they have guided students through the subject selection process.

It has been inspiring to see the excitement of students as they make choices that align with their interests and aspirations. These conversations—with families, teachers, and careers counsellors—are vital in helping students take confident steps toward their future pathways. Thank you to Wayne, Lyle, our dedicated careers team, teachers, and families for supporting this process and empowering our students with an expanded range of subject choices.

Finally, as we approach the end of the school year, our Year 12 students are entering a significant and exciting stage of their journey. Our VCE Vocational Major students are finalising tasks that showcase their skills and competencies across a variety of areas. Our VCE students are completing Unit 4 SACs and bringing together major projects and artworks in Technology and Art.

The upcoming holiday period will be a crucial time for VCE students to prepare for exams. We encourage them to:

• create a realistic study schedule
• organise notes and resources
• use past exams and examiners’ reports
• attend revision lectures
• complete timed practice exams.

We understand this can be a demanding time for both students and families. Please remember that support is available—if you have any concerns about exam readiness or assessment progress, don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teachers.

Valedictory Dinner – Reminder
A reminder that payment for the Valedictory Dinner on Thursday, October 16th, is due by Monday, October 6th. Details are available on Compass.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful break—I look forward to seeing you all refreshed and ready for a big Term Four!

Warm regards,
Kath Middleton
Assistant Principal
Boronia K-12 College

Middle School Report

As Term 3 draws to a close, I want to congratulate all Middle School students on their efforts, achievements, and growth over the past nine weeks. This has been a term filled with learning, community spirit, and opportunities to demonstrate our College values while making the most of every learning opportunity.

Students have engaged with a diverse range of curriculum and Mentor Program topics, including reflecting on Progress Reports, identifying and developing personal strengths, and exploring the impact of screen time. These sessions aim to build not only academic skills but also resilience, teamwork, and self-awareness. Mentor sessions and assemblies have also reinforced the importance of respect, punctuality, wearing the correct uniform, and striving for excellence in every lesson.

Progress Reports have served as an important checkpoint, with many students thoughtfully reflecting on their achievements and areas for improvement. Staff will continue to use this data to guide learning, provide support, and create extension opportunities, ensuring every student can achieve their personal best.

Earlier in the term, the Year 9 City Experience and Year 8 KIOSC program were highlights, offering valuable real-world learning opportunities. Students across all year levels also represented the College in interschool sport, including basketball, table tennis, and volleyball. It has been pleasing to see students challenging themselves, working as a team, and supporting one another at these events.

Thank you to students, families, and staff for your hard work, positivity, and support throughout Term 3. I look forward to all that we will achieve together in Term 4.

Lyle D’Rozario,

Director of Middle School

Senior School Report

Term Three has been a busy and rewarding period for our Senior Sub-School students, filled with events, opportunities, and moments to celebrate as they continue to work toward their goals.

Term Three Highlights

Year 12 Thrive & Survive Wellbeing Day:

On Thursday 4th September, our Year 12 students participated in the annual Thrive & Survive Wellbeing Day, a key event designed to help them pause, recharge, and connect as they approach the final weeks of their school journey.

The day began with a hearty breakfast and a free coffee or hot chocolate from the Foot of the Ranges Café, setting a positive and relaxed tone for the day.

Periods 1 and 2 focused on mental health, resilience, and consent education, with expert-led workshops delivered by Knox Youth Advocacy and Support Services and ADHN. These sessions provided students with practical coping strategies and essential knowledge they can draw on now and into the future.

Following recess, students selected from creative, hands-on activities such as yoga, essential oil making, coping keyring creation, and calm kit design – each offering a chance to slow down, reflect, and develop personalised strategies for stress management.

The energy lifted again with a light-hearted Team Trivia Challenge, followed by a sausage sizzle lunch provided by the Senior Sub-School Team. The day ended with spirited sports challenges, including a lively dodgeball competition as part of PE Week celebrations.

This day was much more than a break from routine – it was a timely reminder of the importance of balance, resilience, and connection, and a great boost ahead of the busy weeks to come.

Year 10 Course Counselling:

Our Year 10 students and families engaged in a highly successful Course Counselling Program earlier this term, beginning with an Information Evening and followed by individual interviews. It was fantastic to see so many students arrive well-prepared, ready to discuss their pathways and make informed choices for 2026.

Battle of the Bands:

The Battle of the Bands was a resounding success, featuring talented student musicians from a number of schools – including two bands representing Boronia K-12 College. Special thanks and congratulations go to Jaxon Bethune, Anthony Holmes, and Josh Mellors, whose initiative and leadership brought this event to life, with support from other Senior School students.

VCE VM Café Program:

Our Year 11 and 12 VCE VM students continued to impress with their work running the school café each Tuesday. From taking orders and preparing coffees to serving staff and students, this program has provided them with valuable hands-on experience in teamwork, customer service, and small business operations.

Mount Buller Snow Trip:

A large group of Senior School students enjoyed a fantastic day at Mount Buller, many trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time. While not everyone mastered the slopes gracefully, the trip provided a memorable opportunity to challenge themselves, develop new skills, and have fun together.

Excursions, Sport, and VTAC Preparation:

Throughout the term, students have participated in subject-specific excursions, interschool sports events, and VTAC information sessions, all contributing to a rich and well-rounded Term Three experience.

Year 12 Upcoming Events

As we approach the end of the term, our Year 12 students are entering a crucial phase of preparation for their final exams and post-school pathways.

• Monday 15th September: 3-hour English Practice Exam
• Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th September: Knox Government Schools VCE Exam Preparation Program at KIOSC, Swinburne University of Technology. This initiative provides students from across the network of Knox Secondary Schools – Bayswater SC, Fairhills HS, Rowville SC, Scoresby SC, Wantirna SC, and Boronia K-12 College – with the opportunity to learn directly from experienced VCE exam assessors in many of the most popular VCE subjects. Students who attend these sessions will gain expert advice, exam preparation strategies, and access to high-quality resources, including notes, revision materials, and practice exam questions.

• Thursday 2nd – Friday 3rd October: Boronia K-12 College Subject Revision Program, with 90-minute teacher-led revision sessions for all VCE subjects.

• Week 1, Term 4 (Monday 6th – Wednesday 8th October): BK-12 Year 12 Practice Exam Period, giving students an authentic experience of the VCE exam environment.

We strongly encourage all students to take advantage of these opportunities to consolidate their knowledge and build confidence ahead of their final assessments.

We are incredibly proud of how our Senior School students have embraced the challenges and opportunities Term Three has presented. We look forward to sharing many more exciting events and milestones in Term Four as we support them through this important stage of their journey.

Wayne Judge,

Director of Senior School

Library Update

Boronia K-12 College Student Choice Book Awards Winners Announcement

This year the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) celebrated its 80th Anniversary Children’s Book Week© on the 16 August to 23 August 2025.

This also happens to be the 10th year Boronia K-12 College Students have voted for their favourite Book Week Books in the Boronia K-12 Student Choice Book Awards, which was started back in 2015.

Students of Boronia K-12 College read the 2025 CBCA’s Early Childhood and Picture Book shortlisted books and nominated our Boronia K-12 Student Choice Book Awards for Best Story and Best Illustrations.

The books were on display in the Library from the start of this term and were read during library sessions and lunchtimes when the library was open. The students read as many of the books as they wanted to and filled out a voting slip for each book they read and placed it in the ballot box.

Students of Boronia K-12 College have spoken and voted for the following books as their Book Week 2025 Boronia K-12 College Student Choice Book Award for Best Story and Best Illustrations.

Winners for our Boronia K-12 College Student Choice Book Award for Best Story are:

• 1st The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell
• 2nd Spiro written and illustrated by Anna McGregor
• 3rd One Little Dung Beetle written by Heather Potter and illustrated by Mark Jackson

Winners for our Boronia K-12 College Student Choice Book Award for Best Illustrations are:

• 1st The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell
• 2nd Spiro written and illustrated by Anna McGregor
• 3rd One Little Dung Beetle written by Heather Potter and illustrated by Mark Jackson

As has happened in previous years, a gold, silver and bronze 2025 Boronia K-12 College Student Choice book plate has been placed on the inside cover of each of these 3 books to denote that they received this years Student Choice Awards.

LIBRARY EVENT

Lamont Book Fair Coming Soon in Term 4!

Lamont Book Fair will be arriving sometime on Monday 20 October 2025 and run over two weeks.

The commission earned from the sales of this annual library fundraiser enables additional fiction and general non-fiction reading materials to be obtained and added to the library collections for all students to borrow and enjoy reading independently in class, at home or with their family.

Week 1: Foundation to Year 6 classes will visit and preview the book fair and write a wish list during their library sessions.
Week 2: The book fair will be open for in person shopping before and after school.

Full details to follow soon.

Sincerely

Jennifer Young,

Library Technician

Early Years – 3 Year Old Program

Baking Chocolate Chip Cookies

The children were excited to volunteer to help measure ingredients for our chocolate chip cookies, using counting skills as they added each part to the bowl. Everyone took turns creaming butter and sugar, stirring the dough, and scooping the mixture—challenging but rewarding tasks that built patience and fine motor skills. These cookies were a special treat for Father’s Day.

Cooking together helped the children develop practical life skills, confidence, teamwork, and independence as they followed steps and patiently waited their turns. It was a wonderful sensory and hands-on learning experience.

Book Week Celebrations

We kicked off Book Week with an exciting visit to the performing arts centre, where children’s author Lady Nicole Johnson read three of her published books. The Puggles listened quietly and showed great respect as they enjoyed her stories. Throughout the week, we kept the spirit alive with group reading and lots of story sharing during play times. Our interactive story table focused on ‘The Three Little Pigs’, and it was a joy watching the children use props to retell and act out the story in their unique ways. There was plenty of creativity as children chose their own books and, looking at the covers, worked out who the characters were. When we read, children often named themselves or others as the characters, bringing the stories to life and truly imagining themselves inside the tales.

To wrap up the festivities, everyone dressed up as their favourite story characters, filling our room with colour and imagination.

Exploring the STEAM Lab

Our adventure continued with a visit to the STEAM lab during Junior School Science Week. Ms. Williamson introduced us to experiments about air pressure and chemical reactions, encouraging us to make predictions on what might happen. The children were amazed to discover that everything—even ourselves—is made up of chemicals. Safety was our first lesson before we entered the lab, and Ms. Williamson carefully explained each learning station.

Children eagerly took turns exploring the stations, from making snow to discovering cause and effect by manipulating objects. There was a real buzz as everyone tried out new tools and resources, showing interest and independence as they went along. Enthusiasm was high, and it’s clear the group is keen to return for further exploration in the STEAM lab.

Dawn Willis, 

ELC Teacher 

Administration Report 

As we approach the end of a very busy term, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our entire Education Support team for their outstanding contributions across Boronia K-12 College. The dedication and support provided by our non-teaching staff to students, staff, and the broader community is truly invaluable and deeply appreciated.

I would like to welcome back Hanna Brearley who has this week returned from family leave.  Hanna has stepped right back into the accounts payable role vacated by Jasmine Ames who welcomed her baby girl, Laney,  a few weeks ago.

Following is a little information about Hanna.

Hi I’m Hanna!

 I’m returning to work in accounts payable after my second round of maternity leave. On Mondays and Fridays, I’ll be in the main office paying the bills and doing general admin duties such as first aid, taking phone calls, and helping families with enquiries.

I moved to BK12 in mid-2023 after working at Auburn High School for over 3 years in timetabling and accounts receivable.

Outside of school, I like to spend time with friends and family, cook and bake (I’m working on perfecting my sourdough), play social netball occasionally and spend time in my garden. I live locally with my partner, our 2 young boys Teddy and Max, and our 2 cats Frank and Cholula.

There’s no secret I love a chat- so please pop by to say hello, I would especially welcome any sourdough tips 😊

Wishing all of our Boronia K-12 families a safe and happy holiday.

Sincerely,

Maria Jansen

Business Manager

Wellbeing Report

Hands on Learning

On Wednesday the 27^th of August Boronia K-12 began the first ever group of Hands on Learning.

Over the past term the wellbeing and inclusion team have been working hard together to try and select a group of students. From here 7 students were selected from Years 8&9 with a mixture of both male and females. This collection of students was selected by expressions of interest by parents, sub-school information with the wellbeing team’s insight. 

Over the past three weeks the students have been doing many different tasks. These include building a large connect 4 and corn hole for a community group, gardening/ preparing a veggie patch, clean up, group trolley and phone lock up box.

The group has worked together amazingly well and has exceeded the expectations of both Mrs. McMillan and James Latu, who are the Artisan Teachers for HoL. They are looking forward to working on many different jobs in term 4 like a chicken coop and a greenhouse for the school’s kitchen garden.

Here are some photos of the group hard at work.

Adolescent Health Nurse

Throughout term 3 my work has centred on promoting Sexual Health and Wellbeing across the Secondary school. I have delivered STI and contraception workshops to Year 8 and 9 students ensuring they received accurate, age-appropriate information about safe practices and reproductive health.   I led a consent education session for Year 12 students during their cohort day.  This was designed to strengthen students’ understanding of respectful relationships and the legal and ethical aspects of consent.  To further support student wellbeing on this day I organised the smoothie bike activity during recess, where Year 12 students were able to prepare nutritious smoothies and were provided with recipe cards to take home.

Other aspects of my role during term 3 have been to coordinate external partners to strengthen students learning. Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) delivered a session to Year 12 students on drugs, alcohol, and safe partying, while Sexual Health Victoria presented an education session on menstrual health and pelvic pain for Year 8 girls.

In addition, I have provided staff and the school community with the Outer East Health Highlights newsletter, produced by the Secondary School Nurses in the Outer East team, two are produced each term.  The newsletter highlights an important health topic and includes practical tips and resources that support student wellbeing.

Attitude to Schools Survey Student Voice Focus Groups

Earlier this year, all students participated in the Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS), distributed by the Department of Education. This annual survey is a requirement for all government schools and provides students from Years 4 to 12 the opportunity to share their perspectives on their schooling experience.

The survey collects valuable data on how students feel about our school, their learning, peer relationships, resilience, bullying, health and wellbeing, physical activity, and life in general. This information is essential for understanding what’s happening on the ground and helps us focus our actions to improve the student experience.

To delve deeper into the results, the Wellbeing Team, alongside members of the sub-school, facilitated gendered focus groups for each year level. These sessions aimed to explore what is working well, what needs improvement, and to hear students’ ideas for making Boronia K-12 College even better.

Following these discussions, I have begun distributing the feedback to sub-school teams and will present the findings to our Principal Team in Term 4. This will support a whole-school approach to enhancing the experience of both current and future students.

One immediate action we’re excited to implement in Term 4 is the introduction of Brainwaves Boxes around the school. These boxes will provide students with an ongoing opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas, with the option to remain anonymous if they choose. It’s another way we’re strengthening student voice and ensuring every student feels heard.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the students who participated in the focus groups. Your respect, openness, vulnerability, and bravery in sharing your experiences and ideas were truly inspiring. We are incredibly fortunate to work with students who show such insight and a genuine desire to make our school a better place for everyone who walks through our gates each morning.

Doctors in Secondary Schools Program

Did you know there is a doctor at Boronia K-12 College if your child needs to see one?

Through the Department of Education’s Doctors in Secondary Schools program students at our school can see a doctor or nurse in a private consulting room here at school on Thursdays (Odd Weeks) and Fridays (Even Weeks).

Who can see the doctor?

All students from Years 7 to 12 can see the doctor or nurse on their own.

If the doctor decides a student is not mature enough to consent to medical treatment, or if they think it’s best to involve parents or carers, they will first discuss this with the student.

The parent/carer information sheet available at Doctors in Secondary Schools | vic.gov.au has more information on student consent to medical treatment by the doctor.

What does it cost?   

Seeing the doctor is free! Appointments are bulk billed through Medicare.

How can my child make an appointment to see the doctor?   

Boronia K-12 College

• See a member of the wellbeing team or speak to a trusted teacher
• Drop into the doctor’s clinic when it is open
• Text 0417 398 211
• Complete the form – https://forms.gle/WTvqzP9kN1zt9gMr8
• Ask at the front office.

Can I attend the appointment with my child?  

Yes. You can also make an appointment for your child.

What can my child see the doctor about?

Anything they would see their regular doctor about.

Who can I talk to if I have questions or have more information?

Nicole Costa, Director of Wellbeing

Looking forward at TERM 4

Looking at term 4, we will be celebrating Mental Health Month.

Check out the flyer below for calendar of activities – more information to be confirmed next term!

Sincerely,

Nicole Costa,

Director of Wellbeing

Mt Buller Snow Trip

On Wednesday, 44 students and 6 staff headed up to Mt Buller for a full day of skiing and snowboarding. After an early 4:00am start, everyone was ready to take on the snow.

Students had the chance to learn new skills in skiing and snowboarding, with many experiencing the slopes for the first time. It was fantastic to see so many students giving it a go, improving throughout the day, and supporting each other.

The trip ran smoothly thanks to the positive attitude of our students and the efforts of the six staff who supervised and guided the day. A big thank you to everyone involved.