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November
Walking School Bus? One could be mistaken for seeing strange things last week when a red bus with legs was seen with Junior School students at the Little Beacons Learning Centre as part of the official recognition of the Centre’s Walking School Bus.
Beaconhills Jumps for Joy On Saturday 24th October the two Middle School Aerobics teams from the Valley Campus performed their first ever entry into the State Aerobics Spring Challenge at the Camberwell Centre.
Beaconhills College nominated as finalist in the Origin Energy ‘Switched On’ Competition – we need your vote! The efforts of the Valley campus’s maths/science class, saw Beaconhills College become one of eight Victorian schools to win a $500 finalist grant.
State School Cycling Champion Courtney-Paige F in Year 6 had a very busy and successful weekend when she represented the Beaconhills Village Campus, Berwick in the Regions, running the 800m, then the State School Cycling Championships at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour on Saturday, 17th October.

October
‘Your wish is granted’ Families, friends, students and staff were all welcomed to Beaconhills Junior School production of Aladdin Jnr. in Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar had a story and every camel had a tail.
French Student takes out state title When Dean Cassano, a Year 11 student from the Village Campus, challenged himself to compete in the Alliance Française language competition recently, he not only challenged himself, he did so successfully that he was victorious over all other Victorian competitors in his section.
‘Your wish is granted’ - at Beaconhills College with the opening of Junior School Production, Aladdin Jnr. Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie.

August
BookWeek at Beaconhills Tigers, elephants and giraffes were just a few of the animals who could be found lurking around the Junior School at Beaconhills College as part of Bookweek.
Future Problem Solving Future Problem Solving is an international educational program for students of all ages from P - 12 that focuses on the development of creative thinking skills.
Beauty and the Beast Musical A talking clock, French candelabra and an opera singing wardrobe were all part of this year’s spectacular Beauty and the Beast musical production by Senior School students at the Beaconhills College, Valley Campus.

July
Scholars Showcase their talents Parents, staff and students at Beaconhills College were treated to an evening of performing arts at last night’s Performing Arts Scholars Concert, held at the College’s Village Campus in Berwick.
Premier’s Awards – Technology at Beaconhills another winner Beaconhills College is again celebrating the success of two of its 2008 graduates who have received individual recognition with the presentation of Premiers Awards for their high VCE academic achievements.
Defence Force recognises student for Leadership Year 12 student , Michael Burke, was today presented with an Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Education Award at a Senior School Assembly by Lt. Tristan Heriter.
Beauty and the Beast Musical July 30 & 31 at 7:30pm and August 1 at 2:00pm Disney's Beauty and the Beast is this year's Senior Production at the Valley Campus.

June
Art Excellence on Display Over fifteen artworks from Beaconhills College, Valley Campus in Pakenham are being showcased at the AISV (Association of Independent Schools) Exhibition at Shell House in Melbourne.
Big Day Out at the MCG! A group of Year 5/6 girls at Beaconhills had the unusual and exciting opportunity at the Queen’s Birthday Melbourne vs. Collingwood clash to play on the MCG in the half-time game as part of the ‘women’s round’.
Beaconhills Students Paddle to Glory When Travis Dodd and other students representing Beaconhills College competed over the 2009 Easter period, little did they think that one of their crew would end up representing the his country at an international standard.
Performing Arts showcased as the Winter Concert The Village Campus 2009 Winter Concert showcased many exceptional music, dance, speech and drama items, in a fresh new format with the emphasis on bringing the students and performing groups closer to the audience.
Indigenous Cultural Day Year 5 students at the Valley Campus were immersed in indigenous tradition when the Middle School held an Indigenous Cultural Day Leading up to Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day.
A school/church partnership gives the gift of life Beaconhills College has had a long and fruitful partnership with St. James Anglican Church in Pakenham, dating back to the College’s beginnings in 1982.

May
Beaconhills College Officially Opens Human Movement Centre at their Berwick Campus Over 50 dignitaries were present at the Berwick campus when The Hon. Judith Graley, State Member for Narre Warren South, officially opened the Human Movement and Food Technology Centre.
Parents Learn to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle at Beaconhills Beaconhills is a sustainably aware school and is very serious about making a difference to the environment, educating both students and parents on how they can reduce, reuse and recycle on a daily basis.
Dance Music and Drama Help for Fire Victims Performing Arts students from Years 7 to 12 at the Beaconhills Valley Campus, Pakenham performed in their first major event for the year - Performing Arts Concert 2009.
Personal Bests on the Track The Beaconhills College Athletics Captains, Justin Smaluch and Elley Butcher, both returned from the recent GIS Athletics Carnival in the La Trobe Valley after very successful competitions.
Grandparent’s and Special Friends’ Day The smiles on the faces of Junior School students at Beaconhills were everywhere as they proudly displayed their work and shared activities with their special visitors on Grandparent’s Day.
Beaconhills College Announces Development of New Sports Complex for Community Use Beaconhills College in Pakenham is pleased to announce a new, 6,600 square metre, multi- purpose sports complex will be constructed at its Valley Campus in Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham.
The Opening of Beaconhills’ Third Campus – Little Beacons Learning Centre Beaconhills College’s third campus, the Little Beacons Learning Centre, was officially opened and dedicated on Tuesday 19 May by the Right Revd. Dr John Wilson, the recently retired Bishop of the Southern Region of the Melbourne Anglican Diocese.
Online Uniform Shop Beaconhills College is delighted to announce the launch of our new online Uniform Shop! As of Monday 25th May, the new online store will enable families to purchase and pay for uniform items at their convenience, any time - day or night.

April
Open Day: Saturday 16 May 2009 Staff and students at Beaconhills College extend a warm welcome to you to join us at our Village Campus in Berwick and our Valley Campus in Pakenham on our Open Day.  Our third Campus, the Little Beacons Learning Centre will also be open for visitors, it is located in close proximity to our Valley campus in Pakenham.

March
A $30,000 donation makes a world of difference On Monday 2 March the local Mayor of a remote, mountainous regions of East Timor, spent time with Beaconhills students and staff to acknowledge the significant contribution that the College has made to ’20 de Septembo’ one the most isolated, rural schools in his district.
Red Cross Blood Bank Donations Over 40 students from Beaconhills College, Valley Campus did their bit for the Red Cross when they rolled up their sleeves to donate when the Blood Bank visited the school last week.
Students support fellow citizens across Cardinia In past years the 4C’s (Cardinia Combined Churches Caring) food bank sent a car to Beaconhills College to collect the tinned food donated by students – now, they send a truck!

February
Beaconhills Graduate to Become the Next Australian Prime Minister Four eager hands shot into the air this week when visiting MP for Bass, the Hon. Ken Smith, asked an audience of Year 6 and 7 Beaconhills students who would like to pursue a career in politics.
Beaconhills Swimming Carnival The warm weather, colour and character all helped to create an extraordinary festival mood as students from Beaconhills College competed in their annual Inter-House Swimming Carnivals over the past two weeks.
Annual GIS Ecumenical Service Beaconhills College, Valley Campus, hosted for the very first time in the history of the College, the annual Gippsland Independent Schools ecumenical worship service for the leaders of these schools.
Systems Engineering Top Design Beaconhills is again celebrating outstanding achievements for four of its students with two students’ work being selected for Top Design and two students’ work being shortlisted for Systems Engineering 2008.
Exciting New Learning Opportunity The Little Beacons Learning Centre located in Toomuc Valley Road Pakenham, is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting, new and unique opportunity for children as part of their early learning Journey.

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