Lyneham Senior School News

2014 Captains' Induction Service

On Tuesday morning at 10:00am the 2014 Captains' Induction Service was held in the LLC.

2016 Paper Plane Competition

There was lots of excitement and anticipation as students headed out to the oval this morning for the annual BCC Paper Plane Competition. As the different year groups came forward the competition along with a strong westerly wind gave students a bit of a challenge. Junior School: Gudgenby won with 15 points Middle School: Booromba won with 13 points Senior School: Namadji won with 10 points Teachers: Gudgenby won with 10 points The overall winner on the day was: Gudgenby with a total of 32 points. Many thanks to Mrs Harch and Pastoral staff for organising this event.

2016 Year 10 Formal photos

2016 Year 10 Formal photos

2016 Year 12 Formal Photos

2016 Year 12 Formal Photos

2017 BCC Senior School Camps

3D Printing comes to BCC!

This week the Year 9/10 Software Design and Development class enjoyed unpacking the most recent addition to Senior School - our new 3D Printer

8 records broken at the BCC Athletics Carnival

The showcase at yesterday’s BCC Athletics Carnival was the Girls 800m where Katherine M, from Year 9, shaved 50 secs off a 30 year old record.

ACT-Southern NSW Interschools Ski Competition

Congratulations to Emma V in Year 6 and Ryan E in Year 10 who have been invited to complete in the Nationals following recent results at the ACT-Southern NSW Interschools Ski Competition. Both students performed very well in a highly competitive field. Emma will compete in the Alpine and Skier Cross events and Ryan will compete in the Snowboard event. Congratulations to these two students for their magnificent efforts and success. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for the Nationals.

ATAR Results 2013

Congratulations to Year 12 on outstanding ATAR results.

BCC at the Battle of the Bands

On Friday afternoon our Senior School Music students participated in a Battle of the Bands at Emmaus Christian School - Canberra . The theme of the competition was 'movie themes' and our students prepared a set list that featured music from The Incredibles, The Pink Panther and Shrek. Well done to College Music students for gaining 3rd prize and an extra special congratulations to Senior Band for winning 1st prize in the Secondary School category. Thank you to staff and students at Emmaus for hosting us and offering this exciting collaboration opportunity.

BCC stopped to remember

Today the staff and students at Brindabella Christian College stopped to remember those who had given their lives fighting in various wars in Australia’s history. View a short video of today's service blow:

Brindabella's Got Talent

It certainly does! Congratulations to all who were involved in this fantastic event – the student talent exhibited was fantastic with some very funny and very skilled performances.

BSSS Recognition of Excellence Award

Congratulations to our BCC students who yesterday received a 2016 Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) Recognition of Excellence Award. The BSSS Recognition of Excellence Ceremony recognises the outstanding achievements of ACT students in Vocational Studies, Community Service and Performing/Visual Arts, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander awards.

Celebrating a fabulous BCC Twighlight Fete

A big thank you to all those people, P&F members, staff and parents, who put in so much time and effort to make Friday’s Twilight Fete such a huge success. Special thanks and appreciation to Suzie Fowler who gave up so much of her time to coordinate the entire event. This was my first Brindabella Fete and the sense of community and spirit that I witnessed on Friday was another highlight to what has been a very big year for Brindabella. Bruce Handley Principal Brindabella Christian College

Commemoration to mark Battle for Australia

Senior School and Middle School students attended the 2014 Battle for Australia Commemoration National Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial on Wednesday 3rd September. This annual wreath-laying ceremony brings together ex-service men and women, family and friends to commemorate the service and sacrifice of all those who served during the Battle for Australia. The wreath-laying commemorates the service and sacrifice of all those who served in defence of Australia in 1942 and 1943 during a period when our nation appeared to face its greatest peril. The first Wednesday in September was chosen because it marks the first significant defeat of Japanese forces on land in the Battle of Milne Bay in 1942.

Congratulations: Year 12, 2016

On Wednesday morning our Year 12 students received their results from the Board of Secondary Schools Studies (BSSS). There were smiling faces all round with exceptional results attained by the Class of 2016. Every student’s result was higher than their estimated ATAR and there were a number of highlights:

Cross Country

What a beautiful sunny day for Cross Country. The students looked like they had a great time.

Dual Olympian runner visited Think Tank

Year 10 enjoyed an motivational visit from Dual Olympian runner Melissa Medlicott during Wednesday’s Think Tank session. Melissa shared her story of being a young girl placed in remedial PE at school and yet went on to represent Australia at the Barcelona (1992) and Sydney (2000) Olympics in the 200m and 4 x 100m women’s relay events, making it through to the finals.

Experience Senior College for a Day

To "Experience Senior College for a day" on Tuesday 20 June, please follow this link to make your booking.

GRIP Leadership Conference

Student Leaders in Years 9 - 12 are being inspired today out at the AIS as we enjoy the 2014 GRIP leadership conference. Students have enjoyed elective sessions on important leadership challenges including creating unity and building the profile of sporting houses.

Iron and Clay

On Wednesday Iron and Clay came and visited the Middle and Senior Schools. We had a great time singing and dancing along to some familiar tunes. Band members also shared a little about themselves and gave a heartfelt testimony. It was great for our students to see this ministry in action and to see young Christians living out their faith.

Last few days of 2015

Click on the link below to view the last few days of 2016.

Let Them Run Wild

As the days are getting shorter and the weather is colder it is a good reminder that children still need to get outside and do exercise and activities. This is not only good for their health but also good for their mental health. Click here for recent research in this area.

Mary Poppins at Canberra Theatre

Year 11 Music students joined Mr and Mrs White at Canberra Theatre on Friday evening to watch Free Rain’s production of Mary Poppins. In class, students have been studying music for the theatre, and this was a wonderful opportunity to experience a live professional musical.

Meeting a NASA Astronaut

Nick K and Eleanor B had the chance, on Friday, to meet a NASA astronaut, Dr Sandra Magnus, who was visiting Australia. They participated in some experiments investigating some of the challenges of space travel.

Mr Whitten - Canberra Weekly

Check out Mr Whitten, our Senior School Photography Teacher, in the Canberra Weekly - 5 May 2016.

Night Sesh

There was a great atmosphere yesterday afternoon in the LLC, as some of our Senior Leaders set up for Night Sesh. With the colour of balloons, decorations and the twinkle of lights, one could sense the excitement and hope of a great night to come! It was great to see a good turn-up of students from Year 7 to 12.

Official Opening of the New Junior School Wing

Senator the Hon Zed Seselja, Senator for the ACT, tried out the slide at the Official Opening of the new Brindabella Christian College Junior School Wing today.

Our BCC Year 12 students collect their ATAR results today

We are so proud of our students and our teaching staff who have collectively worked so hard to support some outstanding results

Representing the College so well

Last week Mr Handley, College board representatives, Mrs Jones, Mrs Thompson and Mr Campbell attended the 2016 Christian Schools Australia National Policy Forum which was held at the Hyatt hotel in Canberra.

Senior College Open Night 2015

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the Senior College Open Evening on Wednesday. It was great to see families engaging in conversations with tertiary study providers and sharing about Years 11 & 12 here at BCC.

Seniors at the Sydney Jewish Museum

The senior history class had a great time visiting the Sydney Jewish Museum. The students listened to a Holocaust survivor, Leon, explaining his story as a young boy hiding from the Nazis throughout Eastern Europe. The students were captivated by the personal story and counted it as quite a unique experience. Peter, a descendant of a Holocaust survivor, also showed us through the Museum. We also explored the temporary Anne Frank exhibition. It was a big day, but the students were polite and respectful.

Senior School camp video.

Check out our Senior School camp video.

Senior School Open Night 2015

To register for this event please click here.

Senior School Showcase Assembly

Congratulations to all our senior school students for their outstanding presentations in yesterdays mid semester showcase assembly, it was truly fantastic. It was lovely to see so much creativity on display and to hear of the great work being done across the senior school. We were reminded of the gifting’s our Senior Students have been blessed with as we read 1 Peter 4:10-11 and viewed student work and performances. I was particularly pleased to see students whole heartedly celebrate each other’s hard work and loved seeing the encouragement they offered each other both throughout and following the assembly. Thank you to parents, staff and students for being part of this special occasion. See the video link below. We are praying for a lovely holiday for all of our Senior School families. Mr Campbell Head of Senior School

Social Media & FOMO - The Fear of Missing Out

I have had a number of conversations with senior school families recently about use of social media and it has prompted me to write on the topic. I know that a significant number of our families regularly 'battle' with their children surrounding this very topic. I regularly field questions surrounding appropriate usage of social media and if I had a dollar for every time a parent commented on social media being the cause for issues with the youth of today, I would be a wealthy man.

There is a lot happening on the building site today

The Winter Olympics Comes to Think Tank

The Olympics comes to Brindabella!

Think Tank - Christopher Jefferys

This week in Think Tank Year 11 heard from Christopher Jefferys, founder of the charity Pedal4Pierce which helps raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy. Christopher's rides raise funds to help find a treatment and cure as well as making sure kids with Muscular Dystrophy can attend 'camp' organised by the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia. They also heard from Rob Oakley, a Paralympian Equestrian who was born with Muscular Dystrophy.

Think Tank - Kelly Hayduk

This week in Think Tank Year 11 heard from Kelly Hayduk. Kelly lectures in International Development and through her involvement with MissionHeart church has been instrumental in setting up Sustainable Development projects in Kenya. The students were challenged by statistics concerning poverty and encouraged to consider ways they might support this important work.

Think Tank - Lieutenant General Angus Campbell DSC AM

Last week our Year 11 Think Tank and Senior School were privileged to enjoy a presentation from Lieutenant General Angus Campbell DSC AM as he answered the Year 11 panel questions and addressed audience responses. We are pleased to announce that Lieutenant General Angus Campbell DSC AM has just been appointed as the Chief of Army ADF. This is very exciting news as our students posed the question:- ‘It has been suggested that you are to become Australia’s next Chief of Army. How would it feel to be elevated to such an influential position?’ It was a privilege to host such a prestigious speaker who we found to be of humble nature and an inspiration to all.

Think Tank - Major General Stephen Day

This week in Think Tank Year 11 heard from Major General Stephen Day. Stephen has served in every conflict area that the Australian Army has been involved in since Vietnam, in Africa, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. His recent appointments include, Commander of the 7th Brigade in Brisbane, Chief of Plans at ISAF Joint Command in Afghanistan and the Head of Cyber in Canberra.

Think Tank - Shane Gill

This week in Think Tank Year 11 heard from Shane Gill, a Barrister who specialises in Family, Criminal and Human Rights law. They were challenged by some of the moral and ethical issues that were raised and enjoyed asking difficult questions about justice and faith.

Thnk Tank - Michael Archinal

This week in Think Tank Year 11 heard from Michael Archinal. Michael is a vet who runs a number of practices, appears frequently on television and radio, writes books and journal articles, speaks at conferences around the world, works in remote indigenous communities and was a runner up for Australian of the Year 2016. He spoke about his journey to get where he is today, the importance of decision making and the benefits of failing.

Today our Year 12 students recieve their ATAR results

Students receiving awards at the Board of Senior Secondary Studies ‘Recognition of Excellence Ceremony 2017’ include Angela Parnell, Community Service Award; Julia Sandlant, Vocational Studios Award; Promjak Mohr, Performing/Visual Arts Award; and Stephanie Kingsman, Academic Studies Award. A summary of our Year 12 ATAR results are: - 14 students received ATARs of 90 and above - 22 students received ATARs of 80 and above - Average ATAR of 80.94 - Median ATAR of 84.75 Well done!

Welcome back to BCC

BCC Lyneham Campus was abuzz today as students came to meet their new BCC Pastoral teachers. It was lovely to see so many smiling faces as students and teachers chatted and got to know each other. On Friday 2 February Interviews will continue in preparations for the first full day of Term 1 on Monday 5 February. On Monday all students should be in full Summer Uniform. Junior School (Kindergarten to Year 4) children need to assemble in the Junior school morning muster area at 8.55am. Middle School students (Year 5-Year 8) assemble at the outdoor amphitheater at 8.55am when the first bell sounds. Senior School students (Year 9 to Year 12) assemble in the LLC Building at 8.55am when the first bell sounds.

Welcome morning tea for new students

Last Tuesday the 25th of February we welcomed our new students with prayer and fellowship as we gathered to share a special morning tea.

Year 10 English

Students using the LLC space to prepare a creative response to The Boy in Striped Pyjamas.

Year 11 & 12 ADFA Excursion

Year 11 and 12 students just hanging in there on the ADFA high ropes course. Learning lots today about the Defence Forces.

Year 11 and 12 exam break

Well done to our Year 11 and Year 12 students for completing their first exam. Students are pictured enjoying some healthy and nutritious treats to celebrate this achievement. Keep up the great work students.

Year 11 and 12 Exams

Year 11 and 12 filed out of their first exam on Tuesday 10th June, to be greeted by a sumptuous morning tea. This was enjoyed by many thankful and excited students.

Year 11 Biology

Year 11 Biology have been investigating cells. They carried out an experiment to show how materials enter and leave a cell.

Year 11s at the National Library

On Wednesday Year 11 went to the National Library of Australia for an introduction to using E-resources for their studies and an interesting tour of the many treasures it holds.

Year 12 Graduation 2013

Our Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony was a moving and very special time of community.

Year 12 Retreat

written by Katja Everson. Welcoming. There is no better way to describe Macleay Vocational College. Year 12 had the chance to join Mark Morrison and his dedicated team of mentors during their annual coastal retreat at Crescent Head. Macleay is diverse. The campus suits its people: a communal library, the ever-so-popular school canteen, a computer lab (with BCC’s donated Macs so well looked after), Young Mum’s centre, a print studio, and the art studio - where we spent most of our time

Year 9/10 Science and Engineering Challenge

On Thursday, 22nd of May, 32 students from years 9 and 10, accompanied by Mrs McLure, competed in the annual Science and Engineering Challenge hosted by ANU and Newcastle University.

Year 9 are participating in ‘Australian Business Week’

Year 9 are participating in ‘Australian Business Week’ in a week long simulation in which they form groups to manage a company. Stocks have risen and fallen, hopes have soared and crashed and some money has been both lost and gained.

Year 9 Excursion to the new Canberra International Airport

Mr. Archer’s Year 9 HASS class took an excursion to the international terminal of Canberra Airport as part of their units on Geography. The students did a tour of the new facilities and got to pick the brains of Mr. Richard Phillips, Manager for Aviation Projects to discuss ideas for potential destinations for flights.

Years 9/10 Exams

On Tuesday the 3rd June a triumphant start was made to the senior school examination period. Wishing to bless our students, an afternoon tea of fresh fruit after the first examination block was happily enjoyed by many thankful and relieved students.

Years 9-12 Gifted and Talented Conference

On Friday, May 9th 9 students from Years 9-12 attended the Julie Arliss Gifted and Talented Conference at Canberra Grammar. The presentations included “Chaos and the origins of the universe”, “Justice, Truth, Beauty and Mathematics”, “Emotional Intelligence” and a debate about use of nuclear energy.

Yr 9 BCC Students Won Poster Comp.

This year, students from 10A Mathematics entered the Statistical Society of Aust's annual Poster Competition. The criteria for this competition, included students collecting and analysing statistical measures to answer a research question of their choosing and present their findings in poster form. From around Australia, 828 students from Yr 3 to Yr 10 submitted 300 posters. Soohoon L, Lachlan S and Daniel Q won first prize in the Year 9/10 Division with their poster on the Growth and Development of Plants. Congratulations!