On behalf of the Parade College Leadership Team, I would like to welcome back all members of the Parade College community for the upcoming 2026 academic year. I hope all our Parade families have enjoyed a lovely and safe summer holiday period with family, friends and loved ones. Hopefully, this time of the year has been a time to rest and create some long-lasting memories. I am sure that many of our students are eager to return to catch up with their friends and teachers, and possibly families are also looking forward to the students returning to school on a daily basis as well.
A sincere welcome to all our new students in 2026 and their families. We have our new Year 7 students commencing, along with a number of new students in Years 8-12. There will be lots of emotions that come with commencing at a new school, and those emotions will range from being totally excited, to a little nervous and apprehensive. Please be assured that all our staff are looking forward to supporting our new students so that they can have a rewarding and memorable journey at Parade College. There are so many opportunities for students to get involved in various activities, clubs and events and I encourage our students to give new things a go. This will ensure our students are participating in activities with students that have similar interests and will provide opportunities for them to further develop friendships and of course make new ones.
Our College Theme for 2026 again remains consistent:
Walking Together – Relationships, Respect, Resilience.
As we continue to emphasise the importance of RESPECT in all that we do, it is so important for all of us understand the significance of having positive relationships at school with others and building our own resilience to be able to handle any difficult situations that we are confronted with us.
We were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, to stay together, both outwardly and inwardly.
Ephesians 4:1:6
4 … to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 ….making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
This prayer of unity calls us to live as one in a world where all people are woven together. As a Parade College community, we celebrate the individual spirit of each of us and strive to always work and walk together in partnership, with respect, resilience, and valuing relationships.
The College theme highlights the importance of working together in a shared partnership – students, their families, and our staff. Our common goal at Parade is to ensure that all of our students and staff can thrive in a safe, caring and loving community, so that they can be the very best versions of themselves, driving themselves and each other to become better human beings, to achieve their goals and dreams, to reach their academic potential and to make the lives of those around them much richer. It is through respect for ourselves and others, that we can truly create a culture where everyone is appreciated and valued. When respect becomes the major focus in our interactions with others, everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed and achieve to their full potential. We look forward to our students driving this culture of respect.
| Year 12 Day at La Trobe University | Thursday 29 January |
| First Day for Years 7, 11 and 12 Bundoora students and all Years 10-12 Preston students | Friday 30 January |
| All other students return | Monday 2 February |
Key dates noted throughout the year can be found on the College website and through the Parent Access Module (PAM). We ask that you take note of important key dates, such as parent-teacher interview sessions, etc, and the official term breaks. Students are expected to be present on all designated teaching days to ensure they maximize their learning potential.
All existing and new families are invited to explore our facilities at our Bundoora Campus on Open Day.
Photographs of all students will be taken on the following dates at both campuses:
Anthony Glatzel, Logistics Coordinator, has allocated students to the various College bus services. All students using services to or from the College direct must have a current College bus pass and/or a myki card.
Traffic will be very heavy on the College property on the first few days of school, both in the mornings and afternoons. If you wish to drop off your child, please come early.
Parents/carers who wish to park should do so only in designated car parks, well off the roadways, and cooperate with instructions from College staff/parking officials. Please take note of all of the parking/drop off signs along the driveway at the Bundoora Campus. The majority of car park spaces are allocated to our staff and parking bays for staff are numbered. Visitor car parking is denoted by the relevant signs to the left of the main driveway at our Bundoora Campus.
Students cannot be dropped off within the main College bus circuit near College Admin Reception. This area is reserved for College buses and designated staff parking bays.
We kindly ask that all drivers be attentive to students crossing the roadway and to give way at designated crossings.
This Newsletter is our major means of communication with parents and families, so please ensure that you take the time to read it. The College Newsletter is published once a month, and it will be sent out electronically. It is also available on the College website. Hard copies are available for collection at Reception at both campuses for anyone unable to access the Newsletter electronically.
Parents/cares/families are urged to ensure that we have their current preferred email address to receive the Newsletter. Please advise Reception immediately of any change of residential or email addresses and phone numbers.
We continue to be a community that promotes the safety of all, and we all have a role to play in making Parade a great place to learn and grow.
We wish you all the very best for the year ahead and look forward to working with your children and meeting you throughout the year.
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