Principal’s Welcome and Key Updates
I would like to warmly welcome all of our new and returning families and staff to Bacchus Marsh Grammar for the commencement of the school year. I hope the year has begun smoothly for you and that your child has settled positively into their learning routines. It has been a pleasure to see the energy across our campuses as classrooms come alive once again.
I would like to share a brief update on a number of building projects currently underway. At the Maddingley Campus, the completion of the Administration Building has enabled a much-needed expansion of office space for our business and support teams. While the South Maddingley Road entry to the building will remain under construction for several more weeks, families should note that this will continue to impact visitor access and car parking. Student pick-up and drop-off during peak morning and afternoon times remains via the Gatehouse only, and we thank families for their patience during this period.
Construction of the Senior Science Building at Maddingley is also progressing well, with works now moving into the next phase. This important learning facility remains on track for completion in mid to late 2026 and will provide outstanding specialist spaces for our senior students.
At the Woodlea Campus, families will notice fencing in place, marking the building envelope for the new Senior Learning Centre. This is an exciting development for our growing Woodlea Senior School community, and further updates will be shared as the project progresses later this semester.
This year has also seen the implementation of our new timetable structure, designed to better support students through explicit teaching, strengthened pastoral and wellbeing connections, and a broader range of learning and enrichment opportunities. The introduction of our new enrichment program is an exciting step forward as we continue to focus on knowing our students well and providing meaningful opportunities to build connection, teamwork, confidence and a strong sense of belonging. I look forward to visiting classrooms and seeing students engage enthusiastically with this program.
I would also like to remind families of the importance of road safety, particularly during peak pick-up and drop-off times. We ask parents and guardians to remain vigilant around crossings, train lines and school car parks, and to be mindful of students travelling on foot or by bike. Students are similarly reminded to be alert and road-smart when travelling to and from school — using designated crossings, avoiding distractions such as mobile phones or headphones, and exercising care around traffic.
I look forward to working in partnership with our families throughout the year as we support our students to be safe, well and striving for their personal best.
Debra Ogston – Principal