Welcome to our new Brookside College for 2012!

On behalf of all teachers and non-teaching staff as well as our Assistant Principals, Karen Wood and Gary Eckersall, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome students, parents and community members to our new school, Brookside P-9 College.

Although new in name, Brookside P-9 College has an established record of academic excellence and our success is attributed to a number of factors: great students, dedicated staff, and above all, strong relationships between all sectors of the school, especially between staff and the student body. Our priorities for the new school community will revolve around continuing to improve student outcomes in literacy and numeracy whilst increasing the use of ICT; increasing the engagement of students; and streamlining our policies and processes across the school as the new school grows and gains strength.

Learning at Brookside P-9 College will be enhanced by a blend of traditional and innovative teaching styles together with additional learning experiences gained through a variety of enrichment programs. We will focus on the delivery of a differentiated curriculum, which enables us to cater for individual needs.

We aim to specialise in a number of curriculum areas offering:

•    ICT classes across all year levels
•    Individual Netbook program Y7-9
•    ‘State of the art’ learning facilities - comprehensive ICT resources in every classroom; laptop banks; interactive whiteboards in all classrooms 
•    Science program for Grade 5&6 students
•    Literacy and numeracy support/extension classes
•    High-achieving sports program for students
•    Specialised Arts programs from Prep to Year 9
•    Comprehensive camping program across the school
•    Student welfare support staff in both primary and secondary areas
•   A safe and secure learning environment

The school's philosophy will be firmly based on the belief that every student has the ability to learn.  This stresses the development of initiative, integrity and self discipline through a structured Student Wellbeing Policy which incorporates positive and non-discriminatory relationships and is governed by clear expectations of members of the whole school community.  The school believes that each student's happiness, confidence, feelings of security and sense of belonging are dependent upon an environment where all members are considerate, respectful and courteous to each other. 

We look forward to enhancing the opportunities for your children in 2012 and grow with them within the new school.

Phonse Crawford

Acting College Principal