Mrs Kylie Cochran

College Principal

Last week, we were informed College Principal Mr Bruce Houghton will be taking on the role of Principal in Residence at FNQ Regional Office, leading a regional initiative with Cape York Schools. In this role, Bruce will be supporting schools and their Leadership Teams to develop Senior Schooling Strategies that provide positive engagement and transitions for all students. This role will extend through until the end of 2026.  On behalf of the College community, I would like to wish Bruce all the best in this new role.

I will continue in the role as Acting College Principal for the remainder of 2025 with possible extension into 2026.  I look forward to working with students, families and the College community throughout the year. I am also excited to continue to work collaboratively with staff and the College Leadership teams to advance the School Strategic Agenda for improved outcomes for all students at Bentley Park College.

Year 6 into 7 transitions

As part of our continued commitment to supporting a smooth and positive transition from primary to secondary school, Bentley Park College will once again host a series of Year 6 Transition Activity Days in 2025. These visits are designed to provide students from our partner primary schools with an engaging introduction to high school life, helping them feel more confident and excited about the next stage of their education.

The scheduled dates for this year’s visits are as follows:

• White Rock State School – Tuesday 3 June 2025 (Week 7)
• Hambledon State School – Tuesday 10 June 2025 (Week 8)
• Isabella State School – Thursday 26 June 2025 (Week 10)

Each visit will include a variety of hands-on curriculum activities run by our secondary teaching staff, with the aim of familiarising students with the high school environment, routines, and expectations. Students will be accompanied by their primary school teachers and supported by Bentley Park College staff throughout the day.

Further information, including parent/carer letters and timetables, will be provided to each school closer to their visit date. We look forward to welcoming the Year 6 students and helping them take this important step with confidence.

H2O Student Laptop Program 

Bentley Park College is thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new Hire to Own (H2O) Student Laptop Program. The Program offers eligible students with exclusive use of their own laptop through a flexible payment plan that leads to full ownership.

The H2O Program provides:

• a seamless transition between school and home learning environments
• access to future digital textbooks and educational software
• improved collaboration and engagement in class activities
• an opportunity to further develop essential digital literacy skills for future success.

Under the H2O Program, the College purchases laptops and legally installs and manages essential software, damage protection, warranty and internet safety features. When the device is paid in full at the end of the agreement, the laptop is restored to factory settings and ownership transfers to the student.

More information is available in the H2O Charter on our website, including the Charter Agreement form and Financial Application.

National Volunteer Week

P&C Day is this Friday 23 May, which falls within National Volunteer Week. Thank you to our fantastic P&C volunteers and employees who provide the excellent services of the Uniform Shop, Primary Tuckshop and Secondary Canteen. They are also responsible for many of the extra touches that make College life special, such as the recent Mother’s Day breakfast, as well as coordinating senior shirts and jerseys. We appreciate all you do!

I presented some of our P&C with certificates and an Aussie lamington each this afternoon. Not all could attend due to work commitments, but we'll be sure to pass on their sweet treat!

Sports Training Precinct

The College met with Central Office Facilities recently to discuss the appointment of Project Managers for the development of the Sports Training Precinct. It is anticipated that we will be notified of this appointment in the next two weeks, with a further meeting to discuss developing planning guidelines to occur by the end of Term 2.  This is an exciting step in the project commencement and we will keep you informed as updates occur.

Edmonton Anzac Dawn Service

We commemorated Anzac Day at the Edmonton Dawn Service on the beautiful morning of Friday 25 April. Thank you to Mr Doug Belton from St Mary's Catholic College for organising the event; and Defence Force personnel, local school students and staff and community members for their involvement. Thank you also to staff who assisted with the set up and pack down. 

Our Secondary Band, conducted by Ms Alannah Bowen, performed a hymn and the national anthems; Year 10 student Jack sounded The Last Post and The Rouse; College Captain Jemma recited the commemorative poem. College Captains Harrison, Able and Kyan and Primary Captains Ella and Lily laid wreaths on behalf of Bentley Park College.

After the ceremony, students and staff marched to Fuller Sports to show their respects. We are grateful to have this moving ceremony in our local community each year to honour our Anzacs. 

Lest We Forget

Parent Teacher Interviews

Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our Primary and Secondary Parent Teacher Interviews earlier this term. Attendance was good and parent/carers enjoyed the opportunity to meet their students’ teachers. Interviews will be held again in Semester 2.

College Jackets

Get your official BPC merch from the Uniform Shop now! Don't settle for a boring school jumper when you can buy a comfy, waterproof, stylish jacket that complements our unforms across Primary and Secondary.

The jackets are excellent quality and a worthwhile investment as they will last many years, and are available from the P&C Uniform Shop for $60 each.

The Uniform Shop is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8.00 am to 10.30 am, or other times by appointment. Phone Andrea on 4045 4971 or 0413 286 123 for more information.

We strongly encourage students wear these new jackets on cooler days to help contribute to a unified, safe and supportive school environment