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October
Visual Arts and Technology Exhibitions Beaconhills College extends an invitation to students and their families, staff and the wider community to visit the Annual Beaconhills Visual Arts and Technology Exhibitions and witness the huge amount of talent on display.

September
The exciting new Little Beacons Learning Centre Construction of Little Beacons Learning Centre is now completed with the final touches being made to the landscape.
Save some for later Augustus! Middle School students from Beaconhills College Valley Campus in Pakenham are diligently following the trail of golden wrappers, waiting for the opening of their annual musical, Charlie.
Snakes Galore Middle School students at the Valley Campus in Pakenham took a slippery approach to learning with a visit from a professional snake handler.
Bowl to Raise Funds Beaconhills College Year 9 student Emily C has made a bold statement to help make poverty history.
Beaconhills Spells to Success Middle School students at Beaconhills Valley Campus in Pakenham enjoyed enormous success in Gippspell, a regional spelling competition.
The Gift of Life On Wednesday 4th September over 50 students and 10 staff members from Beaconhills College, Village Campus - Berwick will roll up their sleeves to donate blood for the first time when the Red Cross Blood Bank visits the Campus.

August
Students Get into the Olympics' Spirit at Beaconhills Chinese kites, colourful flags and tr.aditional costumes were just a few of the highlights on Thursday when Preparatory to Year 4 students at Beaconhills College held their own mini Olympics Games.
Grease is the Word! Slick hair, fast cars, pastel dresses and plenty of attitude will be on show when students at Beaconhills College Village Campus in Berwick perform their annual musical, GREASE.

July
Visual Arts Centre Opened at Beaconhills College Beaconhills College, Village Campus in Berwick officially opened its Visual Arts Centre as part of the campus’ Stage 6 development on Tuesday 22nd July at 11.10am.
Beaconhills Dances its way to the Top On Monday 28 July the Beaconhills College Dance team travelled to the Warragul Arts Centre to compete in the annual Gippsland Independent Schools (GIS) Dance Festival.

May
A Journey starts with a step The true face of humanity can be lost amidst the overcrowded chaos of the global environment and it is often the whispers of a few that can start a revolution.
National Simultaneous Storytime comes to Beaconhills College Valley Campus On Wednesday 21 May 2008 at 11:00am Beaconhills College Valley Campus Junior School joined organisations from Broome to Hobart, reading the picture book Arthur to more than a quarter of a million Australian children.
The Gift of Life On Thursday 22 May over 60 students from Beaconhills College will roll up their sleeves to donate blood when the Red Cross Blood Bank visits the school.
Magpies visit Beaconhills In a joint initiative to promote Australian football in Secondary schools, the Australian Football League in association with AFL Victoria developed an initiative that saw players from the Collingwood Football Club visit Beaconhills College Village Campus in Berwick
Students raise money for East Timor Beaconhills College has always fostered a strong commitment to serving our community both locally and abroad. With staff and student representatives consistently working towards sourcing opportunities to improve the standards of living for our neighbours in need, gratitude comes in the form of friendship.
Grandparent's and Special Freinds' Day Beaconhills Junior School students spent a wonderful morning sharing their activities and proudly displaying their work to their special visitors on Grandparents’ Day at the Junior School Valley Campus, Pakenham on Monday.
Martial Arts at Beaconnhills Students at Beaconhills College Valley Campus in Pakenham were treated to a traditional demonstration of one of the world’s oldest and most decorated martial arts today.
Beaconhills students take flight Beaconhills College Year 4 students at the Valley Campus in Pakenham hosted a former Navy and Air Force Pilot.
Life is a Cabaret! Last Thursday and Friday evenings, Senior School Students from Beaconhills College Performing Arts performed to sold out audiences in a revue of Life is a Cabaret!
Premier's Awards Three graduates from the Beaconhills Class of 2007 have received individual recognition with the presentation of Premiers Awards for their high academic achievements.
A valuable initiative Beaconhills College Year 5 students at the Village Campus in Berwick are participating in a unique on-line forum that aims to generate discussion on the importance of values in society.

April
From Gallipoli to Beaconhills From the distant shores of Gallipoli to the manicured grounds of Beaconhills College, Year 9 students at the Valley Campus in Pakenham commemorated ANZAC Day in a very unique way.
Swim Team Success Students and staff from Beaconhills Village Campus, Berwick are elated with their swimming team’s success at the recent Southern Independent competition (SIS) held at Melbourne Swimming and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) in Albert Park when the team came very pleasing second in the ‘A’ Division.

March
Students get 'state of the art' guidance Year 11 Studio Arts students at Beaconhills College have designed a ceramic and mosaic feature to be displayed at the front of the newly built and state-of-the-art Visual Arts Centre at the Village Campus in Berwick.
The sound of Africa comes to Beaconhills Beaconhills College Year 4 students at the Valley Campus in Pakenham experienced and participated in the rhythms and traditional songs of Africa with a recent visit from an African Drum workshop.
Lights off for the environment Beaconhills College Junior School students at the Village Campus in Berwick will be switching off all electricity for half an hour as part of their annual Environmental Week initiatives.
Paddling to State Success The Beaconhills Kayaking Team had a very successful weekend when they competed in the Victorian Flatwater Sprint Kayak Championships held at Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre.
Little Beacons at the end of the Rainbow Affiliated with Beaconhills College, the new Little Beacons Learning Centre operating out of the Lakeside Child Care Facility is flourishing thanks to the motivated staff and children who are keen to learn and discover the world around them.
From District to Regional Success Junior and Middle School students from the Beaconhills College Village Swimming Team participated in the District Swimming Carnival at Edwin Flack Reserve recently.
Top Arts Two of Beaconhills College most artistic graduates have been honoured with selection into the 2008 Top Arts exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Tops Class Beaconhills College Valley Campus VCE student, Ashleigh Goodison has been honoured with selection into the Top Class concert.

February
Stretching for "Specky" Year 7 students at Beaconhills College went for the ‘Specky’ when they were treated with a visit from the popular and entertaining author, Felice Arena...
Beaconhills says Bievenue! Students at Beaconhills College are experiencing a renaissance in practical learning as they participate in an exchange program that is becoming increasingly popular.
The World of Politics Beaconhills College Senior School students at the Valley Campus in Pakenham will be gaining a first- hand insight into the challenging world of politics with a visit from Tammy Lobato MP.
School really is a Holiday! The Little Beacons Learning Centre is proactively helping young minds grow by launching an Out of School hours care programme in conjunction with a exciting Vacation Care Program, beginning in the March School Holidays.

January
VCE @ Village Beaconhills College ushered in the 2008 school year, welcoming the first VCE cohort to the Village Campus in Berwick.