Address  Marriage Road Brighton East Victoria 3287, Australia

Number of students  830


Introduction

Established in 1995, Brighton Secondary College has a tradition of excellence. Students are offered an outstanding program in a structured supportive and caring environment in which they are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school is set in the leafy, bayside suburb, close to the beach.

A broad curriculum offers students academic studies, creative and performing arts, technology studies, social development and sporting competition. At junior levels there is a comprehensive range of subjects including health, music, drama, languages, home economics, computer studies, metal and woodcraft. A broad range of VCE studies is offered, as well as vocational studies at senior levels.

2001 VCE Results and Year 12 Student University / TAFE Placements

• 99 per cent of Year 12 students successfully completed their VCE - 10 per cent achieved a score above 90, and 25 per cent achieved a score above 80
• 90 per cent applying for tertiary placements have received offers from Victorian universities and TAFE institutions - 54 per cent have gained university placements and 36 per cent have gained TAFE placements

• From Year 7 to 12, in small timetabled classes or on a withdrawal basis
• Language centre on campus for intensive English
• Homework program

• French
• Japanese
• Chinese

• House choral and drama festivals including an annual major theatre production
• Instrumental music program
• Strong house system and active participation in interschool sport
• Enrichment and acceleration programs
• VET programs

• Up-to-date computer facilities
• Library with a computer network and Internet access
• Range of specialist areas
• Year 12 study centre
• Hall, drama and music centre
• Modern canteen and careers center
• Sporting facilities including a double court gymnasium and oval, synthetic turf hockey and tennis courts
• Japanese garden
• New hospitality centre

• A comprehensive support structure, provided by subschool managers, year level and student coordinators
• A peer support program for Year 7 students, along with a peer counselling program for all students
• Annual elections for student leadership positions including student representative council, Year 12 committee, college, form and house captains
• Extensive student support in the areas of careers and welfare
• Overseas students aide and family liaison