As Semester One draws to an end, I would like to take the time to thank the staff and school community for their hard work and support over the last Semester.

As usual it has been a busy term here at Belridge. Our senior school students have worked very hard over the last few weeks completing their Workplace Learning placements and Semester One Exams. I know for many; much preparation has taken place, hopefully they will be rewarded for their efforts with some great results.

Our end of Semester reporting processes have now commenced with access to these being available to parents in Week 10. Our Parent/Teacher interviews will take place during Week 1 in Term 3 which is a change from previous years. Please see Connect for information on how to book interviews, if you are having issues with this, please give us a call.

Our Year 11 2024 subject selection processes also start this term. A parent information evening will be held on Tuesday 27th June to assist with the selection process for parents of current Year 10's. For students who are unsure or just require some general career advice, counselling sessions are available for all students to book across Weeks 1 and 2 next term. Subject selection is a really important decision, as a school we want to ensure our students receive the best possible advice, to place them in the best possible pathway to achieve future success.

During Week 8 this term the College went through the Public-School Review process. This is an external process managed through the DoE which occurs in all public schools every 3 years. During this process the school undertakes a thorough self-assessment of its achievements against “The Standards" providing sample evidence and a written narrative of its workings. The panel then validates the schools claims and helps identify areas for growth. Initial feedback was very positive, the panel were very impressed with all staff and visitors that presented on the day, including our amazing students who talked with them at recess. When the full report is available, I will share key aspects with you. But I would like to take this opportunity to thank all that were involved for their efforts not only on the day, but every day for making Belridge Secondary College the amazing school it is.

There have been some amazing excursions taking place in the Careers space this term as well as success on the sporting field. A massive congratulations to our specialist Netball teachers and students achieving recent success in the Elimination Carnival with 3 of our teams making it to the State Finals (and currently sitting in the top 4 teams in the state). Fingers crossed we come away with the prize at the finals in August!

Next week also sees the return of our P.I.P. (Positive Incentive Program) stalls. Students with P.I.P. points will be able to trade their points for a selection of prizes and rewards. Our High Tea and Pizza & PlayStation have been massive hits with the students. We hope that this motivates them to achieve more points again next term and reap the rewards for their hard work and good behaviour.

The College will also hold its NAIDOC celebrations in Week 1 next term. This will include a free BBQ for students, sample tastings of cultural foods and music and dance performances.

Term 3 also sees the College celebrate Science Week, Book Week and Wear it Purple Day to name but a few. I will be in touch next term to tell you all about them, but for now, enjoy a well-deserved break.

Thank you for your support.

Sharon Lyon
Principal 

As we mark the halfway point of the year, it’s worth reflecting on the Boards journey so far in 2023. We said goodbye to a long time community member in Michael Mischin, and one of our brilliant teacher representatives in Mikaela Shirley. Michael has a very important role in the State Administrative Tribunal, and Mikaela has an equally important role outside of work – she’s going to be a mum! On behalf of the Board, we wish her all the best and can’t wait to see the baby pics.

Of course – it hasn’t all been departures, with a new parent representative coming onto the Board, Mrs Keyuri Patel. Again, I take this opportunity to formally welcome Keyuri, who brings another wonderful perspective to the strategic direction of Belridge Secondary College.

Finally, the Board plays an important role in ensuring that the school is governed in line with the WA Governments expectations, with our audit being completed this term. I must acknowledge the hard work everyone at Belridge SC puts in to meeting our strategic goals, but I would like to single out the enormous efforts our Principal put in to preparing for the audit. Sharon is an inspirational Principal, as clearly evidenced by the resounding response from our valued stakeholders, including parents, our feeder school Principals and of course, us Board members. So, thank you Sharon.

The hard work now kicks in for our Year 12's – I wish you all the best in your work placements and ATAR studies as your journey at BSC is nearing its end.

Steve Hall
Chairperson 
Belridge Secondary College Board

E: belridge.sc.schooboard@education.wa.edu.au

Semester One is drawing to a close and teachers are in the process of finishing reports to document everything that has been achieved by students so far this year. Reports will be sent out to parents shortly and you will have the opportunity to meet your child’s teachers on Wednesday 19 July at the Parent/Teacher Evening. Students with good standing and P.I.P. points will also get the opportunity to attend the P.I.P. stalls and spend their points before the end of term.

You can read the positive entries from your child’s teachers at any time on the Compass app.

Subject Selections for 2024

Students in Year 8 and 9 will have the opportunity next term to use the SSO platform to choose subjects for 2024. Information will be sent out to parents’ early next term.

Year 8 Lightning Carnival

Our Year 8 students represented the college in a range of sports at the recent lightning carnival. Teachers reported that students represented the school with pride, and we came away with some fantastic results - well done to all staff and students who were involved.

Uniform Policy

As the weather gets colder, please remind your child of the uniform policy: jumpers must not have hoods or large logos. Trousers must also be navy blue.

AERO Photography

Thank you to those parents who consented to their child being part of the recent Australian Education Research Organisation photography event at the college. The images taken will be used in their publications and is a great way for us to share with the community the fantastic things happening around the college.

I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable break and look forward to welcoming you back in Semester Two.

Louise Hall
Deputy Principal - Years 7, 8 and 9 

Semester One Reporting and Parent/Teacher Meetings

Semester One reports will be emailed as below:

Please review and discuss your child’s progress, celebrate areas of achievement/progress, and implement strategies for areas requiring improvement. Parent/Teacher meetings are scheduled for Wednesday 19 July from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. Details on how to make your bookings have been sent via Connect.

Semester Two - Timetables

All students will receive their Semester Two timetables when we return for Term 3 on Monday 17, July.  There will be a special 10-minute Form period at the start of the day. Students late to school will need to collect their Semester 2 timetable from the office.

Year 11 and 12 - Semester Two

Semester Two for Year 11 and 12 students commenced on Monday, 12 June. The final day for Year 12 students is Friday, 13 October (14 week semester), followed by their external ATAR examinations. Year 11 students finish on Friday, 10 November (18 week Semester), followed by their school examinations.

Students should reflect on their Semester One performance and set goals for Semester Two. This involves critically analysing work and study routines, both at school and home. Assess the use of their Student Planner and importantly having a study schedule. Spending time planning reduces anxiety and gives students confidence that they have a pathway to achieve their goals. We all know that no goal setting and no planning generally achieves no results. These are not only skills and attributes for school but also valuable in life.

University Presentations

Mr Mouritz has organised representatives from the universities to present information sessions to the Year 12 ATAR students. These sessions have been held during lunch and Period 5 on selected Wednesdays. We hope information presented within these sessions will help guide the students in decisions post Year 12.

Mario Pisano
Vice Princpial - Years 10, 11 and 12

Positive Incentive Program (P.I.P.)
Stalls in Week 10 

New VET Certificate Course for Year 11, 2024
AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

Mr Andrey Hontscharenko, one of our highly experienced Design & Technology teachers, has recently been approved to deliver AUR20720 in partnership with Registered Training Organisation (RTO) 121314, Australian Institute of Education and Training Pty Ltd.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a limited range of tasks relating to identifying and inspecting mechanical and electrical components and systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. 

Mr H, as he is known by students, recently completed an industry work placement at Balcatta Car & Commercials automotive workshop to maintain his industry currency, and he is looking forward to working with the group of motivated students who will be selecting the qualification as one of their six Year 11 courses in 2024.

Carlos Notarpietro
Associate Principal 

Future Foodies - Food Truck Task 

The Year 10 'Future Foodies' have been investigating dishes suitable to be prepared and served from a food truck this term and all students did exceptionally well, with well thought out dishes to presentation. We think you’ll agree they all look VERY appetising – now who wants a takeaway?!

Micael Corless
Home Economics Teacher

Student Council Update

Following a very busy Term One, we were finally able to spend some quality time this term in our Student Council meetings discussing our direction for the year. We met with the Principal, Mrs Lyon, early in the term and went through some pressing issues in our school community and what we can do as a leadership team to assist in a positive environment in line with our school values. The Year 7’s Councillors have hit the ground running offering perspective and direction in our weekly meetings.

We have finalised our questionnaire on seating, which will be running through Humanities classes in the last two weeks of term to receive student voice on seating and shelter at the school. At the start of next term we will be offering our suggestions box in electronic format through student emails, thanks to the initiative of Year 10 Student Councillor, Joshua Willson.

Students Excel in Sustainable Oceans Competition

Students from Belridge Secondary College have excelled in the Sustainable Oceans Competition run by Education Perfect. The competition was held in celebration of World Ocean Day, and students from all over Australia and New Zealand competed to learn about the challenges facing our oceans and to take action to make a difference.

Belridge SC placed third in Western Australia and sixth in Australia in the 501-1000 student category. Top performing students received gift cards, annual membership, and free entry to AQWA. Congratulations go to Tyler Neagle, James Lee, Niamh Edwards, Sapphire Wintergreen and Kellan Davies.

The competition was a great opportunity for students to learn about the importance of protecting our oceans. They learned about the threats facing our oceans, such as pollution, overfishing, and climate change. They also learned about the ways in which they can take action to protect our oceans, such as reducing their consumption of single-use plastics, eating sustainable seafood, and supporting ocean conservation organisations.

The students of Belridge SC are to be commended for their efforts in the Sustainable Oceans Competition. They have shown that they are passionate about protecting our oceans, and they are committed to making a difference. Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Sustainable Oceans Competition!

Joan Orr
Science Teacher

Vocational Education and Training
Accomplishments - Year 10 

White Card Training

On Wednesday, 24 May Paragon Corporate Training came to Belridge Secondary College and delivered the White Card training course to 12 of our Year 10 students.

The White Card training course is a nationally recognised Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction. Anyone working on a building, construction or mine site (whether fully qualified, training or on work experience) must have a White Card. Once this qualification has been achieved, the card is valid for life.

All 12 students were successful and each now has a White Card that will enable them to complete work experience and determine a possible future pathway(s) for themselves.

Try-A-Trade Program

Nine of our Year 10 students are currently engaged in a three day Try-A-Trade program at the Clarkson campus of NM TAFE (Monday, 19 June to Wednesday, 21 June).

The Construction Training Fund is sponsoring this program which is an excellent opportunity for students to try their hand at three types of ‘Wet Trades’ – Bricklaying, Plastering and Tiling. The experience is invaluable in assisting students gain an awareness of their interest and suitability for various areas of the building & construction industry.

The students are extremely interested, attentive and engaged. Many were surprised at their ability to build a brick wall and render a space, and students are looking forward to learning the basics of wall and floor tiling.

Meredith Fuhrmann
VET and Workplace Learning Coordinator 

Lego Club Boost!

The Lego Club was recently provided with additional funding to purchase more kits to further entertain our students.  Audra Keeble (EA and Club Coordinator) and her great negotiating skills managed to obtain $700 worth of kits with a great discount of $100 off from our local Big W and came away with a bumper purchase to expand our club’s collection.  A big thank you to Audra for your time and passion invested and to Big W for supporting our club. Let the construction commence!

Belridge Beats 2023

Belridge Beats DJ classes have officially resumed for 2023 with some new faces as well as students returning from previous years. On Friday 31st March, some of the students from our classes gathered to officially 'unbox' some of the new DJ equipment that has been purchased for the classes from Store DJ. This includes speakers, cables and carry bags, as well as a Denon Prime 4 which is currently one of the most popular and most feature-packed professional standalone DJ systems. This equipment will be used for classes as well as for school events where our students will be putting their skills in to practice.

Coming up in this year’s class our students will continue to learn about various aspects of professional DJing including:

• Music selection and organisation
• Sound and lighting equipment set up and maintenance
• Music mixing, including beat mixing and more advanced techniques such as turntablism.

In addition to the new equipment, we have secured support for our 2023 classes from some high-profile industry sponsors who will be providing various resources for our class including free music and training resources. We will also be hosting guest presenters from the industry to visit some of our classes.

Belridge Beats DJ Classes are held weekly after school with students attending a Tuesday or Thursday class. Students who are interested in joining the program can grab an information/permission form from the Library or Student Services.

Belridge Beats - Guest DJs

Computer Science Club

Academic Enrichment Highlights from Term 1

Year 7 AEP ICT: Mr Alex Winch

Year 7 STEM have been learning how to get the most out of Microsoft Office 365. The students worked collaboratively on a shared PowerPoint presentation. The students then delivered these presentations to the class, making use of a bluetooth electronic presenter. The class is now working through their programming topic, program ming OzoBots to follow instructions and perform tricks.

Year 8 AEP ICT: Mr Alex Winch

Year 8 STEM started the year with their 3D Design and Printing topic. The task was to create a desk ornament that utilised flexible components. Hinge joints were worked into this project to allow movement. Each student created their own ornament.

Year 7 AEP HASS: Mrs Claire Green

History: Ancient Civilisations. Task - Plan a museum exhibit. Students worked in groups, investigating and researching how to display historical artefacts in a museum so that sources can be properly looked after, stored and if necessary, restored. Students analysed the pro’s and con’s of different display options, considering the historical background of their chosen artefact.

Year 8 AEP HASS: Mrs Jade Wright

Geography: Landscapes and landforms: We love getting out of the classroom and what better topic than landscapes to discover the unique Belridge landscape. We learned that by looking carefully at the flora, fauna and shapes in the land, that Belridge can be classified as a flat landscape, with elements of coastal. We could tell this by looking at the horizon, classifying trees and grasses and walking the slow slope out the front of the school. We also perfected our sketching skills this term, concentrating on erosional and depositional coastal processes.

Year 9 AEP HASS: Mr Simon McDonald

History: Industrial Revolution: Task: Create a government report on the living conditions during the industrial revoluation. Students were taken through a series of primary sources both visual and written and following this took on the role of an inspector to conduct their report.  Within the reports, students identified the poor living conditions relating to areas such as housing, sanitation and water supply and how in turn this resulted in the spread of disease. Throughout the task, students were able to develop their source analysis skills whilst also engaging with key course content.

Year 8 AEP Maths - Mr Wayne Anderson

The Year 8's have been learning how to write their name!  During Term 1 in Mathematics the Year 8 students have been researching how to draw lines and curves on a graph using different equations. By using these curves and lines they were able to spell out their name in a graphing package called Desmos. 

Year 9 AEP Maths: Mr Scott Davies

Measurement: Perimeter and Area: Task: Determine the perimeter and area of irregular shapes. Students were provided with string, rulers and grid paper and tasked with determining the perimeter and area of some irregular shapes using their preferred method.

Year 8 AEP Science: Mr Alex Gibbs

Energy: Renewable and Non-renewables: Task - Create a Solar Oven. Students have been learning about the various types of energy. We are now concentrating on renewable versus non-renewables and the effects of choosing one or another on the planet. In groups, students are creating a solar powered oven and considering shape and materials to increase its ability to work. Students are challenged to consider accessibility of the oven itself and variables that influence the reliability of the oven.

Year 8 AEP English: Mr Daniel Bertoli

Biographical Profile and Presentation: After studying the literary genre of biography, students worked to develop their own biography of a person important to them. The research component of the assessment required students to communicate with family or members of the school community and develop a biographical profile. Throughout the interview process, students managed to take notes and eventually compose their findings into a structured and engaging biography which was presented in front of the class.

The final product provided a captivating insight into the lives of students and acted as a worthwhile experience for the class in terms of researching skills and speaking and listening capabilities.

Claire Green
AEP Coordinator 

Positively Tea-riffic!

As part of our positive rewards program, students across Years 7 to 9 recently cashed in their P.I.P. tokens and selected their prize of a High Tea. Mrs Wintle went all out and prepared an amazing traditional tea party and hosted students. Going by the photos everyone had a great time - keep up the great work and thank you to Mrs Wintle for all your hard work.

Play Station and Pizzas!

Another reward students were able to cash in their P.I.P. tokens for was the Play Station and Pizza session.  Thank you to Mr O'Neil for hosting this event. Another popular choice! 

Netball Elimination Carnival 

Six of our Specialist Netball Teams were successful in winning their Zone at the Highschool Cup Carnivals held at the beginning of the term, who then proceeded through to the next stage. Specialist Netball students had a massive day on Friday 16 June at the Elimination Carnival, with some very close games which unfortunately knocked some teams out of finals. HOWEVER! 8.1, 10.1 the Boys Team have all made it through to the State Finals. This means they are currently sitting in the Top 4 teams in the state - a massive achievement!  The State Finals will take place on Thursday, 10th August at the State Netball Centre.    

A worthy mention for our Year 9’s, Open Girls and 10.2 teams who played some very close games, only to be knocked out.

Many staff from other schools also acknowledged the talent, behaviour and attitudes from our students - well done to all students that participated.  

Janneke Markovic
Specialist Netball Coordinator 

A group of 105 Belridge Secondary College staff and students are "pushing for better mental health".

We are taking on the National Push Up Challenge to complete 3,144 push ups to start conversations, raise awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health. In 2021, 3,144 people took their own lives.

The Health & Wellbeing Team registered the school, and it has been a fun way to encourage better mental health through connection and physical activity. We are generating healthy activity whilst raising money for a worthy cause. The winning team will be crowned the title of Push Up Champions as well as receiving a great prize. All students involved will receive a Dominos voucher for a free large pizza, kindly donated by the team at Dominos Beldon.

Our school is fundraising for Lifeline, so far we have raised $520. If you are keen to support the students and staff at Belridge, make a donation to Lifeline by following the link below.

DONATE HERE:
https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/belridgesecondarycollege

Parent/Teacher Interviews for all year groups will be held during the first week of next term on Wednesday 19 July from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. Student reports are scheduled for distribution by email as follows.  Please ensure you save each report as the link expires after 4 weeks. 

Bookings can be made via the School Interviews website by clicking on the link below and entering event code wgt8x

Information on how to make your bookings have been emailed via Connect.  If you have not received these instructions, please contact the school on 9408 8000.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS or SCAN QR CODE

Note: This link becomes active on Monday 26 June from 4pm (and not before)

Budgeting for Course Selections

The course selection process will soon be in full swing.

For Years 11 and 12
Please note that any high cost courses selected ($100 and above) will each have to be paid for in full at the time of submitting your selections.

For Year 9 and 10
A 50% deposit is required for any high cost courses ($100 and above).

As always, please contact the school office if you wish to set up a payment plan to assist in paying for school fees. We are here to help. 

Individual student course counselling sessions will be available for current Year 10 (going into 11) students and their parents from Wednesday 28 June (Term 2, Week 10) until Friday 28 July (Term 3, Weeks 1 and 2).

Appointments can be booked via the SSO portal. Instructions on how to login and to make your course selections for 2024 will be emailed soon. 

Additional costs

As well as Charges & Contributions for your child there may be requests for additional costs throughout the year (i.e. school camp/excursions/specialist program uniforms). 

Details of these possible additional costs are detailed on our website under FUTURE STUDENTS > Booklists page > proposed additional costs 

The College offers various school-based and Specialist Programs which may be of interest to your child if they are commencing high school in 2024. Limited places are available. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

ENROLMENTS 2024 - GET TO KNOW US FLYER

WEBSITE - FUTURE STUDENTS

Did you miss our recent parent tours? 

Not a problem! Prospective parents have another opportunity to register and come and view the College in action on Wednesday 6th September.

Tours commence at 9am till 9:45am. 

Bookings are essential BOOK HERE

Winter Youth Event Series

The City of Joondalup provides programs and services for young people during both the school term and school holidays. Bookings for the winter sessions are now open. 

https://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/kb/resident/youth-event-series

• Nostalgia Bos
• Fremantle Prison Tour
• Indoor Volleyball
• Movies
• Escape room
• AQWA
• Cupcake decorating
• Robotics and many other activities.