As I walk around the school each day, I see calm, engaging classrooms filled with learning. During recess and lunch, students are enjoying themselves and making the most of our school grounds. With Community as one of our core values, it’s wonderful to see that spirit lived out every day.
Just last week, the Department of Education provided me with our annual School Performance Report. This is called the Differentiated School Performance Report and there are 4 categories as outlined below. Pleasingly, our performance group has shifted from MEDIUM in 2024 to IMPROVING in 2025. This is incredibly positive and reflects our accelerated school improvement journey.
2025
2024
Good to Great
Regarding school improvement, at a recent staff meeting, we consolidated our work on school culture by discussing high expectations and the preconditions for a GREAT school. Throughout the year, we have been communicating and working to take our school from GOOD to GREAT in every way. There is still much to do, but we are heading in the right direction.
Announcing our Leadership Team for 2026
Principal – Paul Broecker
Assistant Principal’s – Cassandra Wright (Primary) and Amy Mraz (Secondary)
Leading Teachers – Mitchell Stone (Director of Junior School), Daniel Camille (Director of Middle School), Lyle D’Rozario (Director of Senior School), Hayley Spark (Director of Inclusion)
Learning Specialist – Isaac Lee (Director of Numeracy)
Director of Wellbeing – Nicole Costa
Business Manager – Maria Jansen
Hands on Learning
Last term we started a new program called Hands on Learning. Here is more information about it.
Introduction
HoL allows secondary school students (typically year 8 & 9) to participate 1 day per week in various practical projects, which may be within the school or outside in the local community. Some examples include building basic structures, bricklaying, furniture making, painting, sculpture and landscaping.
Our current group consists of eight students from Years 8. Rhonda McMillan and James Latu are referred to as the artisan-teachers.
Students will spend an entire Wednesday in HoL, completing practical projects they will also prepare and share meals together as a group.
Why we are doing it
HoL was implemented to provide students with a wider choice of curriculum and to increase hands on learning within school time. We intentionally designed this program to provide an alternative to the classroom structure and normal learning style, where new skills can be learnt by doing and experiencing.
Valedictory & Year 12 Farewell Assembly
The Valedictory was truly a wonderful night, a huge turn out and our 51 graduates had a great time. The whole school assembly last Tuesday was also wholesome. The traditional gift exchange between our kinder learners and the graduates is heartwarming and a lovely touch special to our K-12 school.
Trivia Night
On Friday 24 October we held a Trivia Night to raise money for our Foot of the Hills café. I wish to thank so many of our parents/carers for supporting the event. It was fun!
Young Writers Award & Victoria Community Newspapers U18 Award
Congratulations to Matthew Payne, who has won both of the awards mentioned above. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to Matthew’s high-quality contributions to the Basin and Boronia Community Newspaper (BBCN). The BBCN nominated one of Matthew’s articles for the Victorian Awards, and his piece on the inequity of school funding in Australia was selected. Matthew received his awards at a recent Middle School Assembly.
Events
Events completed so far this Term:
Year 10 KIOSC Biology & Psychology
Year 5/6 Division Basketball
MAT Life Year 5/6 Incursion – skills program
KIOSC Year 8/9 Forensic Science
Valedictory Dinner
Knox Division Basketball
Year 12 Final Assembly
KIOSC Year 8 Sustainable Future
Year 10 RYDA Program
Eastern Metro Region Primary Athletics
Year 12 Sunrise and Celebration Morning
Trivia Night
Active Recreation Sassafras to BK12
KIOSC Year 5/6 with PRIME SCI
Year 8/9 Personal Fitness
Events in the planning for 2026
Knox Festival – Saturday 28 February.
College Open Night – Tuesday 24 March (This will also be a Curriculum Day)
It is with great pleasure that we recognise and celebrate the hard work and achievements of our Year 12 students, who have completed their 13-year educational journey. In their final weeks, we honoured their contributions with a Whole School Farewell Assembly, a sunrise excursion to the RJ Hamer Arboretum in the Dandenong Ranges, and a Valedictory Dinner attended by over 250 students, staff, and family members.
Our Year 12s have made lasting memories with friends, peers, and teachers, proving themselves to be a wonderful group of young adults. We wish them all the best as they complete their Senior Certificates (including VCE Exams) and every success in their future endeavours.
Student / Parent / Teacher Conferences – Thank You
Thank you to all families who participated in the Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences held on Thursday 30th October. Your engagement in this process is greatly appreciated.
A reminder to all parents and guardians that term reports are always accessible via the COMPASS Parent Portal. If your child is in Year 12 and finishing up, we recommend downloading their reports for future reference.
Uniform Update
We’re excited to announce that our new microfibre stretch sports shorts are now available for purchase at Spartan. The new shorts were designed in response to student feedback requesting an alternative to the baggier basketball-style Bizcool sports shorts.
The microfibre shorts feature a zipped pocket and retail for $37.25, while the Bizcool sports shorts start from $19.00. Both styles can be purchased online and in-store, giving students greater choice and comfort.
Donate Textbooks and/or Uniforms to BK-12 College
If you have textbooks or uniform items you no longer need, please consider donating them to the College. Your donations assist students and families in need and provide the school with spare items for students on cold or wet days.
Donations can be dropped off at the main office — please ensure all uniform items are clean. Your generosity is always appreciated.
Being Respectful
Litter and poor language are perennial issues that all schools face, and Boronia K-12 College is no different. Staff continue to monitor and encourage students to help keep our grounds clean and to use appropriate language in the yard.
These behaviours reflect the pride and respect students have for themselves and their school. The majority of our students demonstrate this pride daily, helping create a positive and professional school environment. Unfortunately, it only takes a small number to undo this good work.
We encourage parents and guardians to take a moment to discuss these topics with their children and reinforce the importance of respect — a value that will serve them well throughout life.
Upcoming Events
Awards Ceremony – Save the Date
The BK12 Secondary Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday 11th December in the Chandler Performing Arts Centre. Students from Years 7–11 will be recognised for academic excellence, effort, and community involvement.
This evening provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student achievement in the presence of parents, staff, and members of our wider community. Award recipients and families will be contacted in early December with booking details.
End of Year Program
Students currently in Years 7–11 will commence their 2026 studies (“Step Up Program”) on Tuesday 25th November, running for just under two weeks and concluding on Friday 5th December.
Class lists and timetables will be distributed on Friday 20th November. It is essential that all students attend, as the work undertaken contributes directly to their 2026 academic year. Students should attend ready to learn with pens, an exercise book, and their laptop.
Following the Step Up Program, students in Years 7–9 will participate in an End of Year Activities Program designed to strengthen relationships and build connections across the College. Further details will be shared in the coming weeks.
Warm regards, Kath Middleton Assistant Principal Boronia K-12 College
Term 4 is always a busy but exciting time in the Junior School, and we’re delighted to share some highlights with you.
In the Junior School, we remain focused on ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging, believes in their abilities, and has every opportunity to achieve.
Celebrations of our House System and the reveal of the House Points tally for each week continues to be a fun (and loud) end to each Junior School Assembly – a fun approach to share in the different ways in which we all contribute to our BK-12 Community.
We are busily planning a number of events in Term 4 that continue to build a sense of belonging and peer support – stay tuned for more! And don’t forget – when you complete a Maths Challenge or participate in a lunch club you earn yourself a PBE point which takes you a step closer to our new milestone certificates and earns points for your house! Win, win!
Our Mentor Program sessions are helping embed Positive Behaviours and topics from the Respectful Relationships curriculum — important for individual wellbeing and our community culture. As a Junior School we continue to reflect and refine our practices and know that our program in 2026 will be even better!
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support — from ensuring students arrive ready for the day, to being there at events and assemblies, by encouraging reading at home and nurturing our values. As we head into the rest of what is a busy Term 4, here are a few key dates to keep an eye on.
Upcoming Events – Save the Date
F-4 Swimming – Monday 10th of November to Friday 14th November
Year 1 & 2 Dinner – Friday 14th of November (3.00 until 5.30) Don’t forget your teddy bear!
Year 3-6 Camp – Mill Valley Ranch – Monday 17th of November to Wednesday 19th of November. A great opportunity for our cohorts to build independence, resilience and friendships.
Foundation Transition Sessions: We are welcoming our new Foundation students for 2026 for 4 transition sessions on Fridays from the 7th to the 28th of November (9am -10am). A great chance to experience our spaces and faces that will be important for them to get the best start at BK-12 in 2026. We are also hosting a uniform pop-up shop and information sessions about our programs during these times.
F-2 Melbourne Museum: Wednesday 19th November. The F-2 students will be attending the museum is an optional experience to enhance their term 4 units of enquiry. Students will partake in the ‘Daily life’ school tour program.
Curriculum Day: On Monday the 24th of November our Primary School Team and Education Support Staff will be undertaking our second session of the Little Learners Love Literacy training. This Program will be implemented from 2026 in Year F-2, but also has been providing us with lots of rich background around how English language works as well as the principals and new research about the Science of Reading. Once we have finished the training, more information will be coming your way so we can learn alongside each other.
Children’s University Graduation: For that are a part of the program, we will be celebrating your achievements at Swinburne on Wednesday 26th November.
2025 Junior School Disco: Friday 28th November. BK-12 Junior School is hosting it’s annual Spring Disco! Dress in your fanciest party clothes! This event will take place in the PAC on Friday 28th November. F-2 4.30pm – 5.15pm 3-6 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Junior School Christmas Concert: This annual celebration of Christmas and the year that was will take place on Thursday 4th December. We will have a sausage sizzle with drinks, popcorn and icy poles. Food sales will commence at 5pm with the concert starting promptly at 6pm. Flyer and details to on their way.
Year 6 Graduation: We will be celebrating and farewelling our Year 6’s on Tuesday 16th of December, with lots of fun activities leading up to this occasion. Please check Compass event for all the details.
We look forward to more terrific learning, fun and community building in the weeks ahead.
As we reach the midpoint of Term Four, the Senior School has been a hive of activity — a period of both celebration and preparation as we farewell our Year 12 students and support our Year 11s and 10s as they take their next steps.
Celebrating the Year 12 Class of 2025
On Thursday 16 October, we proudly celebrated our Year 12 Graduating Class of 2025 at our annual Valedictory Evening, held at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood. The evening was a memorable occasion that brought together students, families, and staff to honour the achievements, growth, and resilience of our graduating cohort, and to mark the completion of their schooling journey.
Guests enjoyed a two-course dinner, and each student proudly received their Graduation Certificate and commemorative gift. A number of student awards were presented, recognising academic excellence, dedication, and personal development.
Special congratulations go to Adele B, Annabelle S, Bella A, and Lucinda E for receiving VCE Subject Excellence Awards, and to Jemma N, who was named VCE Vocational Major Student of the Year. Lucinda was also honoured with the Principal’s Award for her outstanding contribution to school life.
Throughout the evening, guests heard messages from College Principal, Mr Broecker, and Director of Senior School, Mr Judge, who reflected on the growth and character of the graduating class.
In his address, Mr Judge shared his “Halloween-Inspired Advice for Life”, offering heartfelt wisdom through a somewhat humorous lens. He encouraged students to “avoid the vampires — the people who drain your energy and optimism,” and instead to “surround yourself with those who bring you light, challenge you to be better, and celebrate your success.”
He also reminded students to “beware of shortcuts,” explaining that real success is “built on persistence, effort, and the daily habit of striving for excellence when nobody’s watching.”
Mr Judge concluded his address with this reflection:
“May your life not be about merely surviving the horror movie moments, but thriving beyond them. May you fight for what is right and fair, may you take risks for what matters, may you help lift others when they stumble, and may you leave the world a brighter and better place for having been here”.
We congratulate the Class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone and wish each student every success as they embark on the next exciting stage of their lives — confident, capable, and ready to take on the world.
Year 12 Farewell Week and Senior Sunrise
In the lead-up the VCE End-of-Year Exams, our Year 12 students enjoyed a wonderful farewell week, featuring the Year 12 Farewell Assembly, a light-hearted Students vs Staff Sports Challenge, and the Senior Sunrise Celebration at the Dandenong Ranges Arboretum.
The Year 12 Farewell Assembly saw our whole school community come together giving students, staff, and families the chance to celebrate and farewell our graduating class of 2025.
With parents, carers and family members looking on, our Year 12’s were acknowledged for their sense of community, and the care and support they’ve shown one another throughout their journey.
One of the most cherished traditions of this ceremony is the exchange between our youngest and oldest students. Our ELC children received a special gift of playdough from the Year 12’s, and in return proudly presented gift packs designed to support the seniors through exam season, including Smarties for a “because they are smartie’s,” bubble wrap for stress relief, and even a portable high five!
A particularly special moment saw 3-year-old Ryder receive his gift and then present one to his Year 12 sister, Hannah. This is a beautiful reminder of the connections across our school community.
The Senior Sunrise event was a symbolic and uplifting way to mark the dawn of new beginnings, followed by a shared breakfast and morning of laughter and reflection. On their return to school, uniforms were transformed and signed by peers and teachers, a much-loved tradition marking the end of their school journey.
Year 11 Exam Period
Our Year 11 Exams will run from Monday 17 November to Friday 21 November. This period provides students with an important opportunity to demonstrate their learning across all subjects and to prepare for the demands of Year 12. We encourage all students to maintain balanced study habits, adequate rest, and a healthy routine as they prepare for these assessments.
Senior School Step-Up Program
Following the exam period, our Senior School Step-Up Program will commence on Tuesday 25 November and run for nine days until Friday 5 December. This program marks the official start of the 2026 academic year for current Year 10 and 11 students, allowing them to experience their new subjects, meet teachers, and begin coursework that sets them up for a strong start next year. Attendance and participation in Step-Up are essential to ensure students transition smoothly into their new studies.
Year 10 RYDA Road Safety Program
Earlier this term, our Year 10 students participated in the RYDA Road Safety Day, an engaging and practical program that supports safe driving habits and responsible road use. Students explored key topics such as risk awareness, peer influence, and decision-making, equipping them with vital skills as they approach the age of independent driving and increased mobility.
As we move toward the end of the year, we extend our thanks to our Senior School staff for their dedication and care, and to our students for their continued effort, resilience, and optimism. Term Four is always a time of both endings and beginnings — a reminder that learning never truly stops, and that every step forward is an opportunity to grow. We thank our families for their ongoing support and partnership, and we look forward to an exciting and productive conclusion to the school year.
As we look ahead to the 2026 school year, we would like to provide you with some information about how class lists are created for students in Years 7, 8 and 9. For students in Years 10 and above, classes are formed differently, being largely based on subject selections rather than the process described below.
Our goal is to create learning environments where every student can thrive academically and socially. To help achieve this, students will be invited to identify up to four peers they believe they learn well with. We encourage them to make these choices thoughtfully, based on positive learning and behaviour experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
The process of developing class lists is complex and involves input from a range of staff members. We use a program that considers factors such as learning needs, classroom behaviour, peer compatibility, and friendship preferences to create balanced and equitable class groups. While we aim to accommodate as many factors as possible, it is not always possible to meet every request, and we appreciate your understanding of the time and care that go into this process.
As students transition into their new classes during our Step-Up period and the start of 2026, we encourage them to approach the change with resilience and adaptability. These qualities are essential for success both at school and beyond, helping students to face challenges with confidence, form new friendships, and make the most of new opportunities for learning and growth.
If your child will not be returning to Boronia K-12 College in 2026 – for example, due to relocation or other family circumstances; please notify us in writing via email and contact the Front Office as soon as possible, as this helps us plan effectively for the year ahead.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child’s education. As always, if you have any questions or concerns about this process, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
This term, we are focusing on Community—exploring the many people who help make our world a better place through the roles they play.
Our dramatic play area has been transformed into a Police Station, and it’s already buzzing with activity! We have lots of little police officers dressing up, completing important “paperwork” on the computers, and proudly wearing their shiny badges. We did some cutting and pasting, creating police vehicles using coloured cardboard and shiny paper, and our own identification board, each child using their cutting and pasting skills to make their own community helper.
After finishing their helpers, the children looked for clothing and tools that matched their chosen job, cutting these out and pasting them onto their board. It was wonderful to see everyone recognising the important roles people play in our community. Our art work will be featured on our classroom’s community display.
Visit to Foot Hills Cafe
This week, we were so lucky to visit our school’s very own café. Our year 11 buddies welcomed us and were keen to show off their barista skills. The children lined up at the stylish counter, placing their orders for hot chocolate. Everyone waited so patiently for their turn. Once they received their drinks, each child carried their hot chocolate using both hands to their chosen seat at the café tables. It was a lovely sight to see the children enjoying their drinks, chatting away like grown-ups. When we finished, we put our hands up to show if we enjoyed our hot chocolate – the responses were all smiles, and I even heard, “I want to have my party here!” The children excitedly asked the year 11’s about birthday parties at the café, and the older students were very happy with how much we enjoyed our visit.
Farewelling Our Year 12 Students
It was a very special week for our Year 12 students, who have now completed their final days at Boronia K–12 College. To farewell our Year 12s, we held a whole-school assembly in the gym. Our Kinder 3 and 4 year old programs were invited to prepare small gifts to present to each graduating student. In return, our children also received a little gift to take home.
To begin, we sat patiently in the gym, waiting for all the students to arrive. As the music began, everyone stood proudly to sing the National Anthem. After opening formalities, it was then our turn to present our gifts. Some children felt a little nervous and said they might not participate—but when the time came, every single one of us got up to present their gift. It was such a wonderful and proud moment! A particularly special highlight was when Ryder had the opportunity to present his gift to his sister.
This experience encouraged our children to be part of a larger school community and develop confidence, respect, and pride in being active members of the college.
Construction Sensory Activity
A sand tub has been set up in our kinder room with multiple plastic wheels and small toy construction vehicles. The children have been highly engaged, using the cars and trucks to scoop, transport, and dump sand into different areas. They enjoyed picking up the sand, filling the vehicles, and creating large piles.
Through this play, children were developing sensory skills by exploring the different textures and movements of sand, supporting EYLF Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners, as they engage in hands-on exploration and experimentation.
As they scooped, poured, and transferred sand, their fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination was strengthened, contributing to children have a strong sense of wellbeing, through the development of physical confidence and control.
Children demonstrated cognitive development as they experimented with how much sand each vehicle could hold and how to move it efficiently, exploring early STEM concepts such as volume, balance, and gravity.
Additionally, moving around the sand tub and manipulating materials supported physical development, enhancing spatial awareness and control of movement.
Overall, this activity provided a rich, hands-on learning experience that combined sensory exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and social interaction in a fun and engaging way, supporting multiple EYLF learning outcomes.
As part of our exploration of the Transdisciplinary Theme “How We Organise Ourselves” and our Central Idea “We Are All Part of a Community,” we are learning about the different people and places that help our community run smoothly.
Before we head out on our excursions and into our wider community we met ‘Seemore Safety’. Seemore loves to help us learn how to keep safe. We began by going on a practice walk to the school gate. We walked on the footpath (not the road) looking out for our surroundings and listened closely to instructions from Michelle, Erin, and Vanessa.
Following directions during our walk helps build a strong sense of wellbeing as children learn how to look after themselves and others. Practicing these safety rules also helps children feel confident to explore their world knowing their educators and friends are there to support them.
By talking about community roles and learning safety, children build their knowledge about belonging and how we all help make our community a safe place.
Our first community visit took us to the Boronia Police Station. The officers kindly gave us a special behind-the-scenes tour, where we got to: 👮 Try on police vests and hats, 🚓 Sit inside a police car (and even hear the sirens!), and 💬 Chat with the officers about their important work.
We were so grateful for the time the officers spent with us—at one point, we had six officers showing us around! They reminded us that police officers are our helpers, and we should never be afraid to approach them. They’re in our community to keep everyone safe and are always happy to say hello when they can.
In the coming weeks we will also be visiting the Boronia Library, Chandler Park playground, Woolworths, the Post Office, the Aussie Veterans Op Shop and K Mart. We can’t wait to be out and about in our Community.
One of our annual highlights is when we join the school for the Year 12 Final Assembly. There were proud smiles as families, teachers and students cheered for the graduating class of 2025. Our youngest ELC children took part, sharing a lovely tradition with the senior students.
Each child received a special playdough gift from the Year 12’s. In return, the little ones proudly handed over gift packs to help the seniors through their exams – some Smarties because they are all smarties, stress relief capsules made from bubble wrap, and a portable high five to motivate them when needed. One sweet moment was when 3-year-old Ryder got his gift and then gave his pack to his big sister Hannah, showing how close our community can be.
The students in our Hands on Learning program have been hard at work making small improvements around the college. They’ve been getting into the garden, cleaning up areas of the Performing Arts Centre, staining the garden boxes in our veggie garden, and creating our Brainwaves boxes.
We are always on the lookout for donations, so please reach out if you or anyone you know has anything they would be willing to contribute to the program.
Check out the photos of our program in action!
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
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
Mental Health Month
What a start to the term it has been! The first four weeks of the term coincided with Mental Health Month, where each week focused on a different theme:
Week 1: Self-Care
Week 2: Social Connectedness and Kindness
Week 3: Calm Minds, Strong Minds
Week 4: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Our goal was to encourage staff and students to do something small each week to support their mental health. Throughout the month, students and staff were invited to participate in activities such as yoga, drawing, random acts of kindness, nostalgic games to build connections, strengthening supportive relationships at school and in the community, and moving their bodies.
We had fantastic engagement with our lunchtime activities across the month, but our final event—Laps for Mental Health—was by far the biggest turnout!
From Monday 28 to Friday 31 October, classes were encouraged to complete laps of the athletics track to contribute to our school tally. The most laps were completed on Friday 31 October during lunchtime, when students were invited to do four laps of the undercover basketball courts for their cohort’s tally and enjoy a sausage in bread.
It was amazing to see so many students get involved—not only in the laps but also in the challenge course set up by our incredible PE team in the gym.
As a school, we pledged the following:
50 laps = $20
100 laps = $40
150 laps = $60
200 laps = $85
300 laps = $100
400 laps or more = $150
We exceeded all expectations, completing well over 400 laps! As a result, we will be donating $150 to the Black Dog Institute.
Our staff also joined the cause, walking over 922 km and raising $1,356. If you would like to donate, please visit our fundraising page: https://www.onefootforward.org.au/fundraisers/BoroniaK12Staff/
Did you know? The Black Dog Institute is a proudly independent, not-for-profit, globally renowned mental health research institute affiliated with UNSW Sydney. It is the only medical research institute in Australia that investigates mental health across the lifespan—from childhood to adulthood.
As we prepare for the end of 2025 and the beginning of a new year, we’re making sure that all of our student and family information is accurate and up to date. Having the right contact details, emergency information, and medical records helps us keep every child safe and supported at school and ensures that parents and carers don’t miss any important updates from the school.
If your family’s address, phone number or emergency contact details have changed recently, please let the office know by emailing the school at boronia.k-12@education.vic.gov.au Even minor updates can make a big difference in helping us to care for your children and communicate effectively.
We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank families who have made voluntary contributions throughout 2025. Your contributions directly support the resources and facilities that enrich our students’ learning experiences. If you haven’t yet had the chance and would like to contribute, payments can be made through Compass or by EFTPOS or cash at the General office or Primary office. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us provide the best possible environment for our students, and we are grateful for your ongoing support.
Over the next few weeks the Voluntary Payment arrangements will be posted for 2026, again we ask that our Parents and Carers consider making these voluntary contributions which remain invaluable in providing the very best for our students.
At this time, I’d also like to acknowledge Meaghan McLeod, who has been a valued member of our administration team since 2018. Over the past 8 years, Meaghan’s role has evolved in many ways. She currently assists in managing the front desk, ensuring that students, staff, and families are welcomed and supported each day. In addition Meaghan manages the daily operations of the school, coordinating staff absences and finding suitable replacements, this is a complex and often challenging task that keeps the school running smoothly. Meaghan has multiple tasks in addition to the office and daily operations, including managing our VET program, working with the Director of Senior School in relation to VASS and assisting in the Careers space. Meaghan attended the last Central Australia Camp as a staff member where she built on her relationships with many students. Meaghan is currently completing the Career Practitioners course to further expand her expertise. Meaghan’s dedication, professionalism, and calm approach make her an invaluable staff member at Boronia K-12 College.
First I would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents, carers, students and staff for their continued support of our College Library’s annual fundraiser. This year at our annual Lamont Book Fair we earned 20% commission on the total sales of $1,144. This resulted in $228.80 worth of books being added to our College Library collections.
The commission earned from the sales of this annual library fundraiser enabled 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.
For those of you who are new to BK12, my name is Mrs. Young, and the College Library is in the red brick building located at the Junior end of the College next to the Foundation – Year 1/2 building.
All primary and secondary classes will have opportunities to visit the College Library on a weekly basis to borrow books for their independent reading programs. While the ELC classes with Michelle and team will visit the College Library on a regular basis for a story and the occasional activity.
Library Bags
All Foundation to Year 6 students require a library bag to help protect their library books if they wish to take them home to read.
Number of books students can borrow:
Foundation: 1 book
Year 1 & Year 2: up to 2 books
Year 3 – Year 6: up to 4 books
Year 7 – Year 12: up to 4 books
Loan period is 14 days
All students can borrow library books for up to 14 days. Students who require more time to finish reading books can renew books any time within the 14-day loan period.
Overdue library books
Students who have overdue library books will not be able to borrow until all overdue books have been cleared either by returning or renewing their books.
If you become aware that your student’s library book is lost or damaged, please let me know, as this will assist in avoiding students having unresolved overdue loans.
Please encourage your students to look after their library books and return or re-borrow their books on time as this will avoid disappointment.
Over the past two weeks, our Language program at Boronia K–12 has come alive with colour, creativity, and culture as we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Students engaged in hands-on activities that brought the Spanish language and its diverse traditions to life. From crafting alebrijes inspired by Mexican folk art, decorating sugar skulls for Día de los Muertos, and making worry dolls from Guatemala, to enjoying the sweet taste of churros from Spain — our classrooms were filled with excitement and curiosity.
These experiences remind us that learning a language is so much more than memorising words or phrases. It’s about developing empathy, cultural awareness, and global understanding. When students explore another culture’s traditions, they learn to value diversity, communicate across differences, and see the world through new perspectives.
At Boronia K–12, we are proud to provide opportunities that connect language learning with real-world experiences — helping our students grow not only as learners but as compassionate, open-minded citizens of the world.
Year 12 Art Making and Exhibiting students resolved their final artworks and planned the presentation of their artwork to communicate ideas and meaning. Congratulations to artists on an impressive effort made throughout this year!
Year 10 Visual Art selected watercolour or oils to create a painting of ‘The Everyday.’ Students found interesting ways to explore this theme and applied a range of effective techniques.
Year 6+7 Visual Art painted landscapes inspired by the Impressionist style, exploring their understanding of colour theory and mixing to develop vibrant, textured paintings.
We’re excited to kickstart our Odyssey Maths program this term, for our aspiring Year 7-9 maths students.
Odyssey Maths introduces and extends students in applying advanced algebra to solve real-world problems. Whether it’s calculating the motion of moving objects, modelling suspension bridges or finding the maximum revenue of businesses, algebra is essential to everyday life. Odyssey Maths is also designed to prepare students with essential core knowledge and skills for success in Year 11 & 12 VCE Maths.
