Call 1300 002 225

Email

enquiries@beaconhills.vic.edu.au
or use our online contact form.

Child Safe

View our Child Protection program
registration requirements

Pakenham Campus

30-34 Toomuc Valley Rd,
Pakenham VIC 3810

Berwick Campus

92 Kangan Dr,
Berwick VIC 3806

X

  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Being Beaconhills
    • Little Beacons
    • Junior School
    • Middle School
    • Year 9
    • Senior School
    • Campuses
  • OUR COMMUNITY
    • OUR COMMUNITY
    • Shining Lights
    • A Caring Culture
      • A Caring Culture
      • A Green School
      • Beacon Explorers
      • Community Service
    • Beyond the classroom
    • Volunteers
    • Alumni
    • Governance
  • ENROLMENT
    • ENROLMENT
    • How to enrol
    • Fees
    • Scholarships
    • Transport
    • College Shop
  • INTERNATIONAL
    • INTERNATIONAL
    • Our Program
    • How to Enrol
    • Accommodation
    • Fees
    • Resources & Links
    • Education Agents
  • EMPLOYMENT
    • EMPLOYMENT
    • Work with us
    • Current Positions
    • Interested?
  • News & Events
    • News & Events
    • Latest News
    • Headmaster’s Blog
    • Term Dates
  • RESOURCES
    • RESOURCES
    • Publications
    • Policies & Forms
    • College Shop
    • eLearning
    • Online Resources
      • Online Resources
      • History
        • History
        • Class of 2014
        • Hall of Fame
        • Honour Roll
        • College Timeline
  • BeaconNet  |   Contact   |   Menu
  • About Us
  • OUR COMMUNITY
  • wordpressENROLMENT
  • wordpressINTERNATIONAL
  • EMPLOYMENT
  • News & Events
  • RESOURCES
  • X
  • Being Beaconhills
  • Little Beacons
  • Junior School
  • Middle School
  • Year 9
  • Senior School
  • Campuses
  • Shining Lights
  • A Caring Culture
  • Beyond the classroom
  • Volunteers
  • Alumni
  • Governance
  • How to enrol
  • Fees
  • Scholarships
  • Transport
  • College Shop
  • Our Program
  • How to Enrol
  • Accommodation
  • Fees
  • Resources & Links
  • Education Agents
  • Work with us
  • Current Positions
  • Interested?
  • Latest News
  • Headmaster's Blog
  • Term Dates
  • Publications
  • Policies & Forms
  • College Shop
  • eLearning
  • Online Resources
    • Menu

    Beaconhills College

    Learning that Matters

    Home / 2020 / March
    Avatar
    Image Post

    Produce donated to charity

    This produce from the College vegetable gardens went to the Salvation Army in Pakenham and the Vinnies Soup Van in Berwick last week for distribution to those in need.

    With high demand for fresh produce, our organically grown veggies were welcome donations. More news to come soon on an exciting new initiative we are preparing to launch – the Beacon of Hope Community Garden.

     

    30 March 2020
    No Comments
    417 Views
    Latest News
    Avatar
    Image Post

    How pets help us study

    Pets are not only our loyal companions, but we also know that they can greatly help us through challenging times.

    One of the best parts of home learning (apart from being able to wear your pyjamas) is having furry study buddies around to keep motivation high! Our College counsellors and ‘pawrents’ to friendly therapy dogs, Smudgee and Kai, have explained the benefits of keeping pets close by:

    “Let pets be your GEM (gratitude, empathy, mindfulness) and help you in resilience training. Be grateful for their love and companionship, and let them help you practice 30 minutes of mindfulness a day by brushing, patting and walking them” – Jane Negus

    “Having an animal nearby is known to reduce stress and increase our sense of calm. Pets are great listeners so we encourage you to read to them, teach them about what you are learning; show them your creations and enjoy the fresh air with them by your side” – Amanda Harris

    26 March 2020
    No Comments
    402 Views
    Latest News
    Avatar
    Image Post

    Greetings from home: a new type of Beaconhills school day

    Today Beaconhills College launched its first day of home learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    We asked parents to submit some photographs of students in action and we were overwhelmed by the response. It was a busy day for students, parents and teachers but there were plenty of smiling faces at the end of it.

    Congratulations to the Beaconhills community for a great team effort.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    25 March 2020
    No Comments
    440 Views
    Latest News
    Avatar
    Image Post

    Let the home learning begin

    Tomorrow marks the start of the Beaconhills College home learning program. It’s a new endeavour for our College. We are all adjusting to a very different routine in a bid to collectively fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are just a few starter tips from Beaconhills eLearning staff and the Australian Government’s eSafety Commissioner.

    Mental and physical health

    • Current circumstances are not just about physical health, there are social and emotional impacts as well. Students may be feeling isolated or anxious, or observing family members in distressed states. Ensure students know that they can still contact teachers and other support people at the College.
    • Remember it is not healthy to sit at a computer, or use a tablet, for extended periods of time without a break.
    • Although the College will ask students to attend their scheduled virtual classes, the lessons are likely to be much shorter than at school and work may be set to be completed later
    • Encourage children to enjoy physical exercise and play while at home and to interact with family members.

    Chat about expectations and boundaries

    • It’s not possible to be at your child’s side every second of the day, so it’s important to talk with them about online safety issues to help develop their critical thinking and ability to make good choices. Set boundaries about when they can use devices

    Parental controls

    • Parental controls can help block your child from accessing specific websites, apps or functions. But beware! You can’t always rely on them and they should be used in combination with other online safety strategies.

    Be alert – know the signs

    • It’s important to keep an eye out for cyberbullying. It can include mean posts, comments and messages, as well as being left out of online group activities.

    Some handy links with many resources for parents:

    https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/blog/covid-19-online-safety-kit-parents-and-carers

    https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/blog/covid-19-keeping-schools-and-learning-safe-online

    24 March 2020
    No Comments
    664 Views
    General
    Latest News
    Avatar
    Image Post

    Support for health care workers

    Beaconhills College is committed to doing its utmost to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic and support our community.

    As we finalise our Home Learning Program for next week, we will now offer limited spaces on our campuses for students whose parents are on the frontline in medical, emergency or allied health services and don’t have care arrangements in place.

    These parents have a critical role in supporting the COVID-19 emergency response. The Prime Minister has made it clear he wants these health professionals to continue their vital work. We hope this new arrangement gives families further flexibility.

    During our three home learning days planned for next week – 25 through to 27 March – we will provide limited learning spaces at both of our campuses for Junior and Middle School students who have parents working in the health care frontline.

    I hope this can help alleviate some of the pressures on those parents who are at the coalface of this pandemic.

    20 March 2020
    No Comments
    668 Views
    Headmaster's Blog
    Avatar
    Image Post

    Coronavirus (COVID-19): a guide for parents

    In 2020, Beaconhills College has been working with SchoolTV.me to provide our families with clear, relevant and fact-based information around raising safe, happy and resilient young people. The video linked below offers practical advice for parents to help students manage the stress of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

    As the situation develops, it may contribute to anxiety amongst families. Although children are considered to be in a lower risk category, this does not protect them from being exposed to news reports on television, radio or social media. As a parent it is important to reassure your child, dispel any myths or untruths, and help them feel informed, allowing them to focus more on positive messages.

    You can find more content from SchoolTV.me on the BeaconNet portal, under the wellbeing tab.

    16 March 2020
    No Comments
    1,066 Views
    Latest News
    Avatar
    Image Post

    10 top tips on remaining hopeful and calm during challenging times.

    10 top tips from Beaconhills College Senior Chaplain, The Revd Peggy Kruse, on how to remain hopeful and calm during challenging times.

    1. Take a deep breath – and just breathe in calmness and peace.
    2. Take time every day to pray or to meditate.
    3. Practise spirituality in looking for the meaning in situations and in our relationships.
    4. Live more soulfully – recognising what is most important in life – and that is – love.
    5. Think of all of the small mercies in our life – that is, all that we have to be thankful for.
    6. Keep communication up with our friends and families – even if it is through FaceTime or Skype.
    7. Go out into nature (without the crowds) and breathe in the fresh air and really notice the beauty around you.  Listen to the song of the birds, the rustle of the leaves on the tree, sit in the green grass and watch the clouds go by, smell the fragrances around you.
    8. Stop and look at a sunset or a sunrise – or even a rainbow.
    9. Bake something in the house that smells delicious.
    10. Tell all the people who you are close to – that you love them – and why.

    13 March 2020
    No Comments
    406 Views
    General
    Latest News
    Avatar
    Image Post

    From humble beginnings

    It’s nearly 40 year ago since Beaconhills College opened its doors. What enormous change the College – and the local community – has witnessed over that time.

    I recently had the pleasure of hosting a tour of Pakenham Campus with some of the College founders, including foundation Principal Frank Millett and his wife Joy (also a former staff member).

    We hosted four of the five original staff members and six foundation parents, all who played a significant role in those early years. It was fascinating to hear of some of the struggles and sacrifices these pioneers endured to start a new Christian school in Pakenham – without the broader community support or government funding.

    • Barb Birch ran a tuckshop at lunchtime once a week for the first few years. Derek Birch looked after maintenance issues from home and at school. Their son Peter took broken furniture home on the bus
    • Lynne Tivendale established the uniform shop and ran it as a volunteer with Joel Hosking from 1981 till 1995. Her husband Malcolm built most of our outdoor equipment and seating
    • Joy Allan oversaw planting and gardens and led the parent working bees
    • Ros Robinson took on all sewing tasks, making the original banner and flag as well as classroom furnishings
    • Bill Duncan, with wife Chris, ran most Physical Education and sports events for the students in the first two years. Colin Burns, a current staff member, was the first PE teacher appointed in 1984.

    Frank Millett envisaged that Beaconhills would be a “small school”. He regards our development and expansion as nothing short of remarkable. From a block of land bought with a “$50 deposit and a promise to pay the rest later”, it is indeed an incredible success story.

    • Yesterday, Frank and Joy returned to meet Millett House staff and students. Frank Millett was also made life member of the Beaconhills College Board, the fourteenth person to earn that acknowledgement.

    Frank Millett shaking hands with College Deputy Headmaster, Stephen McGinley.

    11 March 2020
    No Comments
    1,049 Views
    Headmaster's Blog
    Avatar
    Image Post

    Legal Studies students visit court

    Senior Pakenham students have had a busy start to the term, with those studying Unit 3 Legal Studies visiting the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Supreme Court and the Supreme Court library

    This opportunity allowed students to learn about the Victorian court hierarchy in action, witness a high profile murder trial, and partake in the process juries experience when being selected for Jury Duty.

    5 March 2020
    No Comments
    354 Views
    Latest News
    Avatar
    Image Post

    Tiffany’s art showcased

    A portable bar concept created by former student Tiffany Johnston (Class of 2019) is currently on display as part of the Emergent 2019: VCE Graduate Showcase at Bunjil Place Studio.

    Tiffany, who is now studying Architecture at RMIT University, designed the concept and brand identity for her VCE Unit 4 Visual Communication and Design subject.

    She is pictured at the Emergent opening night with Beaconhills teachers John Irving and Leanne Peters.  

    The showcase features painting, drawing, sculpture, design, photography and film by students undertaking VCE Units 3 & 4 Art, Studio Art, Media, Visual Communication and Design, and Product Design and Technology: Woodwork in 2019.

    The free exhibition is open to the public until 15 March 2020.


    3 March 2020
    No Comments
    354 Views
    Latest News
    Older Post Newer Post

    Latest News

    Year 7 camp

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 25, 2021

    Early Explorers site sod turned

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 22, 2021

    College Facebook page temporarily unavailable.

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 18, 2021

    Top Class Drama award

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 15, 2021

    Lockdown Information

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 12, 2021

    Headmaster concludes service in 2021

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 11, 2021

    Paige is a Top Class Dancer

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 9, 2021

    Emerging artists

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 5, 2021

    Grant to help build ‘nature’s classroom’

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 3, 2021

    Seetali’s solar farm

    Beaconhills Marketing - January 28, 2021

    Staff Day focuses on renewal

    Beaconhills Marketing - January 27, 2021

    Georgia’s Top Art

    Beaconhills Marketing - January 22, 2021

    Headmaster’s Blog

    Get set for the new Community Arts and Recreation Centre

    Beaconhills Marketing - December 4, 2020

    Vale Neville Clark

    Beaconhills Marketing - November 13, 2020

    World Teachers’ Day

    Beaconhills Marketing - October 30, 2020

    7 key questions to ask when choosing a school

    Beaconhills Marketing - September 5, 2020

    The importance of regular school attendance

    Beaconhills Marketing - August 21, 2020

    Combatting racism starts with education

    Beaconhills Marketing - June 17, 2020

    Get ready for a return to school

    Beaconhills Marketing - May 12, 2020

    Supporting our community through crisis

    Beaconhills Marketing - May 2, 2020

    Term 2, with a difference

    Beaconhills Marketing - April 15, 2020

    Online Learning to continue into term 2

    Beaconhills Marketing - April 7, 2020

    Support for health care workers

    Beaconhills Marketing - March 20, 2020

    From humble beginnings

    Beaconhills Marketing - March 11, 2020

    ARCHIVE

    • February 2021
    • January 2021
    • December 2020
    • November 2020
    • October 2020
    • September 2020
    • August 2020
    • July 2020
    • June 2020
    • May 2020
    • April 2020
    • March 2020
    • February 2020
    • January 2020
    • December 2019
    • November 2019
    • October 2019
    • September 2019
    • August 2019
    • July 2019
    • June 2019
    • May 2019
    • April 2019
    • March 2019
    • February 2019
    • January 2019
    • December 2018
    • November 2018
    • October 2018
    • September 2018
    • August 2018
    • July 2018
    • June 2018
    • May 2018
    • April 2018
    • March 2018
    • February 2018
    • January 2018
    • December 2017
    • November 2017
    • October 2017
    • September 2017
    • August 2017
    • July 2017
    • June 2017
    • May 2017
    • April 2017
    • March 2017
    • February 2017
    • January 2017
    • December 2016
    • November 2016
    • October 2016
    • September 2016
    • August 2016
    • July 2016
    • June 2016
    • May 2016
    • April 2016
    • March 2016
    • February 2016
    • January 2016
    • December 2015
    • November 2015
    • October 2015
    • September 2015
    • August 2015
    • July 2015
    • June 2015
    • May 2015
    • April 2015
    • March 2015
    • February 2015

    Search

    Recent Posts


    Celebrating student leadership in 2021

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 26, 2021

    Year 7 camp

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 25, 2021

    Early Explorers site sod turned

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 22, 2021

    College Facebook page temporarily unavailable.

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 18, 2021

    Top Class Drama award

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 15, 2021

    Lockdown Information

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 12, 2021

    Headmaster concludes service in 2021

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 11, 2021

    Paige is a Top Class Dancer

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 9, 2021

    Emerging artists

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 5, 2021

    Grant to help build ‘nature’s classroom’

    Beaconhills Marketing - February 3, 2021

    Seetali’s solar farm

    Beaconhills Marketing - January 28, 2021

    Staff Day focuses on renewal

    Beaconhills Marketing - January 27, 2021

    Recent Porfolio


    Quick Contact Details


    1300 002 225   |   Int: +613 5945 3001

    reception@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

    Pakenham Campus

    30-34 Toomuc Valley Rd, Pakenham VIC 3810

    Berwick Campus

    92 Kangan Dr, Berwick VIC 3806

    Little Beacons

    Gate C, Syme Rd, Pakenham VIC 3810

    • Join in the conversation
    © 2021 Beaconhills College. All rights reserved. CRICOS: 03182J  Privacy | Child Safe | Contact Us