Bentley Park College
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McLaughlin Rd
Bentley Park QLD 4869
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Email: info@bentleyparkcollege.eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 4040 8111
Fax: 07 4040 8100

FROM THE A/HEAD OF SCHOOL PRIMARY

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Mr Jamie Finger


Primary Parent Teacher Interviews

Information on our Semester 2 Primary Parent Teacher Interviews went home with reports on Wednesday. They will be held on Tuesday 5 August from 3.15 pm to 5.00 pm.

Interviews are strictly 10 minutes long and spaces are limited. If you require more time with a particular teacher, please arrange a separate meeting by telephoning the school on 4040 8104.

To make a booking, go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the code 26d8h or click on the QR code and follow the prompts.

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For more information, please see our website:


Premier's Reading Challenge 

Primary students are throwing themselves in the Premier’s Reading Challenge, with dozens of students already making time to read the target of 20 books for P-4, and15 books for Years 5-6, with many exceeding it!

The Challenge continues until Friday 22 August. Every student who completes the challenge and returns the completed record reader form will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Premier.

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Prep 2026 at Bentley Park College

Prep enrolments are now open for children who will turn five by 30 June 2026. Prep tours will be held each Tuesday from 9.00 am to 10.00 am from 29 July (Term 3, Week 3).

Our future Preppies visited the College for a story in the library, Under Eights Day and Athletics Carnival this semester, and they will also attend our Prep classrooms for Art, and the upcoming Book Week Parade next term. These events are a great way for the Kindy kids to meet our teachers and familiarise themselves with 'big school'.

Please contact us if you have any questions about Prep.

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Year 6 into 7 Transition


Year 6 into 7 Transition Program

We are excited to announce the implementation of our Year 6 into 7 Transition Program for Term 3, 2025. This program is designed to provide our Year 6 students at Bentley Park College with valuable exposure to a variety of secondary school subjects, easing the transition process as they move into Year 7 in 2026.

The program will run from Weeks 2 to 9 in Term 3, on Wednesdays. A letter will be distributed with more information in Week 1 of next term.


Year 7 2026 Enrolment Information Session

On Tuesday 29 July (Term 3, Week 3) from 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm, Bentley Park College will be hosting its annual Year 7 Enrolment Information Session for current Year 6 students entering Year 7 in 2025.

The event will begin the College Theatre at 4.00 pm for an information session. From 4.30 pm, it will move to the Student Centre (Senior Stadium), which is the large building at the front of the school attached to the outdoor court, for a Q&A session until 5.00 pm.

This event is a great opportunity for students and parents/carers to gain valuable information and familiarise themselves with the numerous programs offered by the College in preparation for next year.

The afternoon will be expo-style, showcasing the various curriculum opportunities available as well as the extensive academic, cultural, technological, citizenship and sporting activities on offer.

Expression of interest for enrolment forms will be available on the night, as well as application for Bentley Park College’s Junior Secondary Aspire classes.

If you are interested in attending the event, please email the student enrolment email address (enrolments@bentleyparkcollege.com.au) and include the following information: 

  • names of people attending
  • current school
  • date of birth
  • address
  • best contact number
  • email address.
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Primary Upcoming Events:

  • Cairns and District Junior Eisteddfod: 19 June – 4 July
  • Cairns Show public holiday: Friday 18 July
  • P-2 Academic Awards: Monday 21 July
  • Year 3-6 Academic Awards: Friday 25 July
  • Primary Parent Teacher Interviews: Tuesday 5 August
  • K-2 Book Week Parade: Thursday 21 August
  • Year 3-6 Book Week events: Friday 22 August
  • P&C Father’s Day Gift Stall: 2-4 September
  • Year 5 & 6 Reef Trip: Thursday 18 September