Bendigo South East College is a 7-10 secondary school in regional Victoria.
The College encourages the pursuit of excellence by all members of our learning community. A comprehensive, curriculum is offered to all students based on the Victorian F-10 Framework. Students at Years 8, 9 and 10 have some choice in their subject selections, including specialisms in sports (ADP) and the arts (ACA) and at Year 10, VCE and VET subjects.
The College's student support structure consists of Year Level Leaders working in neighbourhoods with House Advisors, Group Advisors, The Student Support Team and the Principal team. In addition to the Assistant Principals for organisation, community and learning, Timetabler and Daily Organiser, Heads of Curriculum and Learning Specialists, the College has staff responsible for Special Learning Programs, Information Technology and Pathways advice.
The College has an outstanding record of success in extra-curricular activities including Mathematics, Science and Languages competitions. The College actively encourages students to participate in sporting teams, the performing arts and leadership opportunities.
A well qualified, experienced and dedicated staff, are constantly involved in professional development to improve teaching and learning. Staff seek to role model lifelong learning as part of the College learning community. The staff are committed to every student succeeding.
A representative College Council works through a collaborative committee system to set the priorities of the College. The cooperative and positive involvement of the staff members, parents and students in this process is an key feature of our community.
The College has a very active student voice program, led by the Student Representative Council. They play a key role in all areas of the program.
As part of the Bendigo Education Plan, the College was rebuilt in 2009. It has open classrooms with facilities for science, technology, music and photography. Facilities for recreation and physical education programs are provided by a three court indoor stadium, an oval, synthetic grassed soccer pitch, well developed grounds and the regular use of nearby community venues.
The College is one of a cluster of similar schools in the Bendigo area. This collegiate co-operates to provide shared programs and activities such as: instrumental music, combined college bands, regional sports, student support services, library resourcing and professional development. The College works closely with its associate primary schools to achieve a smooth transition from Year 6 to Year 7, and with Bendigo Senior Secondary College, for students making the transition from Year 10 to Year 11.
A wide range of co-curricula learning opportunities including camps at all year levels. A Work Experience program for Year 10¿s is also conducted throughout the year.
Bendigo South East College is proud of the achievements of its students and looks forward to further enhancing opportunities for them.
The Bendigo South East College website is www.bse.vic.edu.au