A Bayside Education

Early Learning Centre Primary School Secondary School Senior Secondary Pathways VCE and VCAL Trades Skills Centre

Journey With Us

At Bayside Christian College, we partner with families as children journey from Kindergarten to Year 12 and beyond. Throughout that journey, we sow the truths of God into the daily lives of our students.

We provide many opportunities and educational pathways for each child to thrive, supporting each student to discover and develop their God-given abilities. This is reflected in our equal commitment to both VCE and VCE VM, and the opportunities provided by our Trades Skills Centre.

Early Learning Centre

Our Early Learning Centre offers a unique kindergarten program for 3 and 4-year-olds. We combine a Christian program with inquiry-based learning inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.

Our kindergarten fosters an atmosphere of play-based learning, where children are immersed in experiences and exploration to help them learn more about God and His world. We foster and encourage values of faith, hope, love, joy, peace and service.

The program of both the 3 and 4-year-old groups is informed by the five outcomes of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework: identity, community, wellbeing, learning and communication.

We provide full-day programs for both 3 and 4-year-olds:

2024 3-Year-Old: 9:00am-3.00pm Monday-Tuesday
2024 4-Year Old: 9:00am-3.00pm Wednesday-Friday

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Primary School

Our Primary School provides a nurturing and positive environment for children to develop their personalities and expand their learning. God’s Word, Biblical principles and a Christian worldview shape our attitudes and actions as we interact and learn together.

In addition to daily literacy and numeracy lessons, students have the opportunity to express themselves through regular Physical Education, Art, Music, Information Technology, Indonesian and Library classes.

Our Primary teachers aim to meet students’ individual learning needs, presenting content in engaging and stimulating ways. Activities and resources are selected, modified or extended to suit the varied learning styles of individual children.

The Primary School engages families and the wider community through parent dinners, sporting carnivals, music showcase evenings and productions. We also celebrate Grandparents’ Day and Book Week Parade with our families each year.

Our Primary School curriculum and programs support our children to develop their mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing.

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Secondary School

Our Secondary School works alongside families to encourage and assist in the ongoing development of their children. We provide a nurturing environment where our students flourish and aspire to be their best in Christ.

Through dedicated pastoral care and personal approach, our Secondary School supports students to grow in character and resiliency during their teenage years. Our year-level Resiliency Days are a fun way of engaging students in important issues around identity and development.

Our Secondary students develop their knowledge, understanding and skills through a rich and engaging core curriculum that includes: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities (Civics & Citizenship, Geography, History), Physical Education, Indonesian, Biblical Studies and Pastoral Care.

The elective program provides our students with opportunities to develop their individual gifts and interests. Electives available include: Agriculture, Art, Design Technology, Food Technology, Information Technology, Media, Music, Outdoor & Environmental Studies, Performing Arts, Textiles and Visual Communication Design.

Our Secondary students also have numerous opportunities for service and celebration through sporting carnivals, camps and excursions, missions trips, exhibitions and fundraising events.

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Chromebook Program

Bayside Christian College is committed to incorporating ICT into classes in a meaningful and cost-effective manner to support instruction and enable personalised learning.

Our Years 7-9 Chromebook Program supports our students to develop their God-given gifts, establishing an engaging learning environment that makes use of e-books and other online educational resources for collaboration and communication.

Because we recognise that online safety is an increasingly important factor in the wellbeing of our students, Bayside provides cybersafety programs and resources for students, teachers, parents and the wider community to provide safer online environments both at school and home.

Senior Secondary Pathways

Beginning in Year 10, our Secondary students have the choice to complete either the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM, previously VCAL). Our Careers Coordinator provides resources and advice to assist families make decisions about educational pathways and preparing students for life after school.

Whichever path they choose, our Secondary students benefit from a wide selection of subjects and learning opportunities, small class sizes and dedicated study spaces. We teach all our subjects from a Christian worldview, encouraging students to understand and respond to the world through the perspective of God’s truth.

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VCE

Our VCE students choose from a wide selection of subjects in the fields of English, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology), Humanities (Business Management, Legal Studies, History) Physical Education, Outdoor Environmental Studies, Health and Human Development, Performing Arts and Visual Arts (Art Making and Exhibiting, Media, Product Design and Technology.

VCAL

Our VCE VM (previously VCAL) students participate in compulsory learning strands at College including: Literacy and Numeracy, Work Related Skills, Industry Specific Skills and Personal Development Skills; and complete a Certificate II in Active Volunteering. They also complete a VET course at TAFE or other registered training organisation one day per week, and undertake a part-time apprenticeship, traineeship or work placement.

Trades Skills Centre

Our purpose-built Trades Skills Centre includes a fully-equipped commercial kitchen, classrooms and outdoor learning spaces to support Christian vocational education and training in Agriculture (Horticulture) and Hospitality (Kitchen Operations).

Our Trades Skills Centre is distinct from other vocational education settings, providing a nurturing environment through pastoral care and mentoring. We support our students to understand that they have been uniquely gifted for service, worship and stewardship in order to cooperate in God’s creative and restorative work on earth.

Students undertaking programs through our Trades Skills Centre develop a wide range of transferable vocational and employability skills. Our programs equip students with invaluable life skills, and allow them to explore issues such as the production, consumption and distribution of food from a Biblical perspective.

Our Trades Skills Centre programs are suitable for both VCE and VCE VM students.

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Take The Next Step

Take the first steps of a unique journey...

Contact our Registrar, Mrs Cindy Reed, to request a Prospectus Pack and to arrange a tour of our campus.

Phone: (03) 5971 6709

Email: registrar@baysidecc.vic.edu.au

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