Enrolments & Tours

FAQs

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Is Beaumaris Secondary College zoned?

Yes, please visit our College Boundary page for more information.

Is it necessary to attend a school tour?

It is highly recommended that parent/s AND student/s attend a school tour before applying to enrol. Click here to book now!

How many students are enrolled at Beaumaris Secondary College?

We have an enrolment of 930 (Year 7 – 12) in 2024.

How do I enrol?

Please visit our Enrolment Process page for more information.

What does it cost to attend Beaumaris Secondary College?

Please visit our Charges page for more information. Charges for Year 7, along with orientation information, are emailed to parents/carers in the year preceding.

How do I report an absence?

Please visit our Contact Us page for more information.

Where is Lost Property?

Lost Property is stored in reception. All labelled items are returned to their owners and various unlabelled items are advertised in the college newsletter. Any items that are not claimed by the end of each term are donated or disposed of as appropriate. We urge you to clearly label ALL garments, in particular jackets and tops so that items can be returned through our Lost Property system. Hats, bags, lunch boxes, drink bottles and shoes should also be labelled.

How do I get in contact with my child’s teacher and GOAL Mentor?

Please visit our Contact Us page for more information.

Is Beaumaris Secondary College a 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) school?

Yes, please visit our BYOD Program page for more information.

Can we buy the same device without going through the school portal?

Yes, please visit our BYOD Program page for more information.

Can we buy a different device?

Yes, please visit our BYOD Program page for more information.

Is it true that Beaumaris Secondary College has its own language/terminology?

Yes, please visit the BSC Language page for more information. 

I understand that most of the learning is digital but is there some writing?

Writing with a stylus on virtual paper or with a pen on physical paper is a vital aspect of our learning process at Beaumaris. Just as the pen is a tool, so is the laptop. Each learning area includes at least one formative assessment conducted on physical paper with a pen. For mathematics, a stylus serves as a virtual pen. The cultivation of skills and endurance with physical paper and pen begins in Year 7 and progresses through the upper year levels in readiness for VCE.

Why isn't Mandarin offered as a language option?

The selection of French and Japanese was based on the languages taught in local primary and secondary schools. Providing access to both a European and an Asian language is essential to our language program.

What do you have in place for students who require extra support?

Please visit our Inclusion & Learning Support page for more information.

Do you have an extension program?

Yes, please visit our High Abilities & Deeper Learning page for more information.

Are students expected to do homework?

Yes, please visit our Homework page for more information.

Do you have a wellbeing program?

Yes, please visit our Wellbeing Team and Wellbeing Program & Initiatives page for more information.

Do you have a pastoral care/mentor program?

Yes, please visit our GOAL Program page for more information.

Do you have a Careers program?

Yes, please visit our Careers & Pathways page for more information.

How do you manage student behaviour?

We use the School Wide Positive Behaviours framework to guide our responses to student behaviour. Please also refer to our Student Engagement and Wellbeing policy.

Do you offer before and after school sport?

Our school community is very active, with the majority of students participating in sporting clubs, which often limits their availability for school-based sports after hours. However, we provide access to a fitness centre for students in Years 9 to 11 before school. Additionally, teachers conduct training sessions during lunchtime and before/after school for various school sports.

Do you have bike sheds?

Yes, we provide convenient bike sheds via Reserve and Balcombe Roads where students can securely park their bicycles during the school day. While we offer a safe storage solution, we strongly recommend that students utilise bike locks to ensure the utmost security for their bikes.

Does BSC have insurance for personal property of students/visitors?

No, the Department does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property.

Who is responsible for covering the costs of medical treatment for injured students without student accident insurance?

Parents/carers of students who do not have student accident insurance, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance or transport, as well as any other transport costs. Parents/carers can purchase insurance policies from commercial insurers.

See also, BSC Protocols and Policies.