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Planning your Journey

Curriculum and financial information in a single easy-to-read booklet.

How to enrol

You will find all the information you need to enrol in the links below, including our Planning Your Journey and Little Beacons Prospectus. We look forward to welcoming you to Beaconhills College. For further information please contact enrol@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

Planning Your Journey

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Little Beacons Prospectus

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COLLEGE ENROLMENT APPLICATION

We are delighted to receive your online application for a place at Beaconhills College.

Please note that this enrolment application is not an offer of a place.

For more information, refer to the ‘enrolment guidelines’, page 11.1 in Planning Your Journey or call our friendly enrolments team on 1300 002 225.

Before you apply:

Please read Planning Your Journey and understand our terms and conditions
Pay a $100 non-refundable application fee using a valid credit card at the time of submitting the application
Ensure that contact details of both parents are available
Ensure you have the following documents ready to upload:
- Birth certificate
- Court orders (where applicable)
- Visa (where applicable)
Allow about 15 minutes to complete the online form. Once started, the form cannot be saved
You will be redirected to a payment page once the form has been submitted. Payment will need to be made using a valid credit card at the time of submitting.
If payment is not made, the application is considered incomplete and will not be processed.
Little Beacons Learning Centre applicants will receive a program preference form from the enrolments department once the application is received.

If you have previously submitted an enrolment application for any entry level, you are not required to re-submit a new application for the same student. For any updates or changes, please contact the enrolments team via email: enrol@beaconhills.vic.edu.au and we can assist with any required changes to an existing application.

To request a PDF version of the application form, please contact the enrolments team via email: enrol@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

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College Fees 2019

per annum

Year Level	Tuition+	Capital Levy	Assistance Program	Total
Prep - Year 2	6370	875	215	7460
Years 3 - 4	7030	875	215	8120
Year 5	7730	875	215	8820
Year 6	8415	875	215	9505
Year 7	8650	875	215	9740
Year 8	8550	875	215	9640
Year 9	9615	875	215	10,705
Years 10 - 12	10,520	875	215	11,610

Payment options

Annual* Quarterly Monthly Fortnightly Weekly

*A 3.5% discount is applicable for annual payments made before 16 January.

TUITION PLUS

Tuition Plus means there are no extra costs when it comes to excursions, our Outdoor Education programs or subject levies. These costs are already built into our fees. It’s something that sets us apart from other schools and means you are getting the most for your education dollar.

Fees

It is a condition of entry into the College that fees are paid via the direct debit facility (with the exception of annual payment in advance option).

Sibling discount

Fee discounts apply for the third, fourth and subsequent children provided the students are attending Beaconhills College concurrently.

Annual fee payment in advance

A discount of 3.5% is available to families who wish to pay one full year's total tuition fee account and capital levy in advance (inclusive of the total of all school charges listed on your account).

Capital levy

The capital levy is a $875 per family annual compulsory contribution, which is non-tax deductible.

Parental assistance

The parental assistance levy of $215 is charged to the fee tuition account in conjunction with the capital levy. Should parents prefer to participate in College activities or donate goods and services, the College will provide a credit for the amount charged on the fee tuition account.

Endowment

It is a condition of entry that each family pays an endowment fee of $800 before the first child in the family attends the College.

Early Learning (Discovery) programs 2019

Rates for permanent bookings - 49 weeks of the year

3, 4 and 5 year olds	Times	Daily rate
Sessional program	9am - 3pm (school terms only)	108
Before sessional care	7 - 9am	22
Integrated program (Early Learning and Childcare)	7am - 6pm	120

Child Care (Seedling) programs 2019

Rates for permanent bookings - 49 weeks of the year

Type of care	Times	Daily rate
Daily rate	7am - 6pm	120
Before school care	7 - 8.20am	22
After school care*	3.15 - 6pm	37
Vacation care*	7am - 6pm	100

*Occasional care is 10% above listed fees and available for school age children only.

Please note the Child Care Subsidy may apply to children attending Little Beacons.

Enrolment Application - Outside School Hours Care

Scholarships

Registrations are now closed for 2020

Beaconhills College’s scholarship program supports dedicated and talented students through their education as they continue to build on their strengths. Our scholars take advantage of the many academic, leadership and personal development opportunities at Beaconhills.

We offer Academic, Performing Arts and General Excellence scholarships, along with our Indigenous ‘Wominjeka’ scholarships, for 2020.

The table below outlines the first round of scholarships, application criteria and dates:

Round	Categories	Year level in 2020	Applicants	Applications Open	Applications Close
1	Academic Performing Arts General Excellence	7 - 11	All (Beaconhills and external students)	Thursday 28 March	Friday 17 May
1	Wominjeka Indigenous scholarships	7 - 11	All External students from our Indigenous community	Thursday 28 March	Friday 17 May

All Beaconhills scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Headmaster, providing up to 50 per cent reduction on basic tuition fees for students starting Years 7-11 in 2020. Applications for Academic, General Excellence, Performing Arts and Wominjeka scholarships for 2020 are now closed.

Note: Senior School scholarships are currently closed. Applications will open mid-year – more details to come closer to the dates.

Scholarship type		Application requirements
Academic only	=	EduTest Scholarship Exam only
General Excellence	=	EduTest Scholarship Exam Portfolio of Evidence
Performing Arts	=	EduTest Scholarship Exam Portfolio of Evidence
Wominjeka	=	EduTest Scholarship Exam Portfolio of Evidence

ACADEMIC

Academic scholarships are awarded based on the results of the EduTest exam, an interview with the Campus Principal and at the discretion of the Headmaster.

Students applying only for an Academic scholarship do not need to supply a portfolio of evidence. All Academic scholarship applicants must register and complete the EduTest Scholarship Examination on Saturday 1 June 2019 to be considered for this category.

Please note: students who wish to apply for any other scholarship categories such as General Excellence, Performing Arts or Wominjeka will need to provide a portfolio to support their application. Please refer to the category notes for details on the content that should be supplied in student portfolios.

PERFORMING ARTS

Performing Arts scholarships fall under three sub-sections: music, dance or drama.

To be considered for the Performing Arts category, students must register for, and complete, the EduTest Scholarship Examination on Saturday 1 June 2019 AND submit a portfolio of evidence to support their application.

While students are pre-selected for auditions based on the strength of their portfolios, acceptable academic performance is also a significant element for Performing Arts candidates. Student records should demonstrate appropriate standards and consistent effort in other areas of student learning.

Candidates with strong portfolios will be selected to perform at an audition. Following the audition process, students will be shortlisted for Campus interviews and for recommendation to the Headmaster.

Note: Academic applicants may also be considered for Performing Arts where they have submitted a portfolio of evidence.

We strongly suggest that all Performing Arts portfolios include the following information:

Academic records for the past three years
AIM / NAPLAN data
Information on the student’s background and experience within their Performing Arts strength area e.g. music/ dance / drama. This can be a video or short film (30 seconds to two minutes) on a USB.
Relevant competition participation and performance records including local, state and national competition levels
For music applicants: Evidence of achievement at Grade 3 or above AMEB (or equivalent) exams in the form of certification and exam transcripts
Evidence of the student’s contribution to their current school programs including any co-curricular activities
Details of student involvement in broader community activities

GENERAL EXCELLENCE

The Beaconhills General Excellence category reflects our holistic education ethos. It seeks to support students who reflect our College values in their conduct and show consistent, strong results in school reports and exam data, or by evidence of marked improvements in their learning outcomes.

Applicants for the General Excellence category should also demonstrate outstanding abilities in one or more areas including:

Visual Arts
Design
Technology
Sport
Leadership
Community / environmental service

Students may have one key area of strength or multiple strength areas supported by positive school reports and/or solid performance in the EduTest Scholarship Exam.

To be considered for the General Excellence category students must register for and complete the EduTest Scholarship Examination AND submit a portfolio of evidence to support their application.

Note: Academic applicants may also be considered for General Excellence where they have submitted a portfolio of evidence.

We strongly suggest that all General Excellence portfolios include the following information:

Academic records for the past three years
AIM/NAPLAN data
Information on the student’s background and experience within their General Excellence strength area/s. This can be a video or short film (30 seconds to two minutes) on a USB.
Relevant competition participation and performance records including local, state and national competition levels
Please note for sports applicants: the student’s field of strength should be part of the College’s existing curricular or extra-curricular programs.
Evidence of the student’s contribution to their current school programs including any co-curricular activities
Details of student involvement in broader community activities

WOMINJEKA INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS

Wominjeka Indigenous scholarships provide educational support to students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. These educational awards provide support to dedicated and talented students, new to Beaconhills College, helping them to build their strengths and broaden opportunities for the future.

Students with a Wominjeka scholarship receive a 50 percent reduction on tuition fees.

To be considered for our Wominjeka category students must register for and complete the EduTest Scholarship Examination on Saturday 1 June 2019 AND submit a portfolio of evidence to support their application. Wominjeka scholarships are available to new Indigenous students entering Years 7 - 11.

We strongly suggest that all Wominjeka portfolios include the following information:

School reports and AIM/ NAPLAN data for the past two (2) years
A statement outlining why you are a suitable candidate for this scholarship and your strength area/s as an individual. Statements should include whether your heritage is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Country of you and your parents and any languages spoken at home. This can be a written statement, video or short film (up to two (2) minutes) on USB
A personal reference which addresses the selection criteria (max. 400 words)
Details of your contribution to your current school programs including any co-curricular, leadership or service activities
Evidence of your positive attitude toward school and high attendance rates
Details of any involvement in broader community activities

Transport Options

It is easy to reach our Pakenham and Berwick campuses by public transport. PTV buses shuttle between Pakenham station and the Pakenham Campus, and Beaconsfield railway station is a short 10-minute walk from the Berwick campus

Public transport information is available from Public Transport Victoria (PTV) as well as regional timetables and routes maps for all services across Casey and Cardinia.

If you have any queries or need help please speak with one of our Bus Co-ordinators on 1300 002 225 (Pakenham - extension 3046, Berwick - extension 1113).

Please note: Services, routes and stops shown in the links below are indicative and may change at any time without notice. Please contact our Bus Co-ordinators to confirm the most current information.

Pakenham Campus

PTV 'School Bus Program'

Regional and rural students may be eligible to use the School Bus Program to the Pakenham Campus. Details are available from the PTV's School Bus Program webpage.

BUS 1 - Menzies Creek

BUS 2 - Emerald / Mt Burnett

BUS 3 - Macclesfield / Cockatoo

BUS 4 - Cockatoo / Gembrook

BUS 5 - Dewhurst / Guys Hill

BUS 6 - Upper Beaconsfield #2

BUS 7 - Upper Beaconsfield #1

BUS 8 - Pakenham Upper

BUS 10 - Nar Nar Goon North #2

BUS 12 - Tynong North

BUS 13 - Garfield / Tynong / Nar Nar Goon

BUS 14 - Bayles / Cora Lynn / Nar Nar Goon

BUS 15 - Officedale

PAKENHAM CAMPUS

PTV 'School Special'

PTV operates 'School Special' services during morning and afternoon school times. These buses stop in the grounds of our Pakenham Campus.

CT1 (am) / CT1 (pm)- Harkaway to Pakenham Campus

CT2 (am) - Endeavour Hills all stops to Berwick, then express to Pakenham Campus

CT2 (pm) - Pakenham Campus all stops to Endeavour Hills

CT3 (am) / CT3 (pm) - Narren Warren North to Berwick, all stops, then express to Pakenham Campus

CT4 - Berwick to Pakenham Campus, via Princes Hwy, all PTV stops

926 (am) - Fountain Gate via Berwick to Pakenham Campus, all PTV stops

CT5 (pm) - Pakenham Campus to Berwick station, all PTV stops

Berwick Campus

charter bus service

Beaconhills College operates four charter routes servicing our Berwick Campus.

BUS 1 - Emerald to Berwick Campus via Belgrave, Narre Warren East & Harkaway

Bus 2 - Lysterfield to Berwick Campus via Rowville, Endeavour Hills, Narre Warren

BUS 3 - Cranbourne North to Berwick Campus via Narre Warren South

BUS 4 - Hampton Park to Berwick Campus via Narre Warren

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