Subjects and Careers Expo 2025

The annual Subjects and Careers Expo is fast approaching for our Year 8-12 students!

Maddingley – Wednesday 30 July
Woodlea – Wednesday 6 August

BMG Subjects Expo

The Subject’s Expo is designed to inspire students to consider their future pathways as they prepare for the subject selection process. BMG Faculty staff and Student Subject Ambassadors will be available to discuss the suitability of various subjects; help plan subject sequences for future years and recommend complementary subjects.

Careers Expo and Workshops

The Careers Expo and Workshops will provide students and families with valuable information on prerequisite studies and entry requirements for future tertiary education and employment pathways.
Representatives from major institutions will be present.
Local businesses have also been invited to share their industry expertise, career insights and future workforce projections to help students better understand the opportunities ahead. See below list of attendees:

Alumni Participation

Past students will also attend to share their experiences and current achievements, offering first-hand insights into post-school pathways.

Our Alumni speakers this year include:

• Zack Johnston – Class of 2017 – Statutory Town Planner for City of Greater Geelong
• Jessica Macdonald – Class of 2014 – Zoo Keeper at Australia Zoo
• Caitlin Cody – Class of 2012 – Occupational therapist at Glowing Therapy
• Keith Nallawalla – Class of 2006 – Head of Digital Marketing at WebOracle
• Sophie Lyons (previously Kasem) – Class of 2013 – Wound Care Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epworth Healthcare
• Nicole Brown – Class of 2010 – Senior Engineer at Creo Structures
• Taylor Jenkin – Class of 2013 – Clinical Neuropsychologist at The Royal Children’s Hospital & Researcher at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Amber Stanley – Class of 2012 – Associate Director Perioperative Services at Epworth Healthcare
• Ryan Dutson – Class of 2023 – Studying Screen & Media – Film & TV at Swinburne University
• Mehtab Dosanjh – Class of 2022 – Studying Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at Monash University
• Zoe Turnham – Class of 2024 – Studying Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) at Deakin University
• Jackson Benson – Class of 2018 – Studying Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School

2026 Information Sessions

There will be two sessions on the night addressing current students in Years 8 and 11.
To prepare for this event, we require families to complete the Edsmart responses at their earliest convenience. Note: If you have children across multiple year levels, please only respond once. We also request that only the student/s and parents attend.

World Skills Industry 4.0

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the recent WorldSkills Australia event held in Brisbane – the nation’s largest vocational education and skills competition.

Year 10 students from Woodlea, Sonova L and Saketh M, recently represented Bacchus Marsh Grammar at the WorldSkills Australia Industry 4.0 – Advanced Manufacturing competition, held in Brisbane.
Competing against university-level students, Sonova and Saketh rose to the challenge with confidence and composure, placing an impressive second overall in this highly technical national event. The competition tested their ability to configure and troubleshoot industrial software systems, reflecting real-world applications of emerging technologies in advanced manufacturing.

From 12 to 14 June, the pair worked through a series of complex tasks, demonstrating outstanding teamwork, critical thinking and resilience under pressure. Their strong result is a credit to their hard work, dedication and passion for digital technologies.
We also acknowledge Mr Zoran Savic (Head of Engineering and Innovation), who not only supported the students in the lead-up to the competition but also served as one of the official judges at the national event. His guidance and encouragement were instrumental in helping the students perform at such a high level.

This achievement is a proud moment for both the students and the Design and Technologies faculty, and we look forward to seeing how Sonova and Saketh continue to grow in this exciting field.

Mr Vishrut Gupta – Head of Faculty: Design & Technology: Woodlea

National Reconciliation Week

At the Woodlea campus, students came together to commemorate National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June 2025). With this year’s theme centred around “moving forward together”, the week featured a rich array of activities designed to engage students in a meaningful reflection on Australia’s shared history and pathways to reconciliation.
Highlights included the SRC organised rock art competition, the Senior School ‘Tree of Hope’ installation, the Middle School ‘Sea of Hands’ installation and various lunchtime activities centred around learning more about the importance of reconciliation.
Thank you to all staff and students who contributed and participated so meaningfully throughout the week.

Mrs Sarah Hunter – Deputy Principal: Deputy Head of Woodlea Campus & Head of Middle School Education