Bundoora Secondary College Sets 2026 Start Through Local Scheduling and Programs

Bundoora Secondary College will begin the 2026 school year with no regular classes on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 January, with the first official day for all year levels being Thursday 29 January.

Adjusted Start Dates for Transition

This schedule gives the school time to complete required entry activities before regular lessons begin. The dates are set so that families can plan around the two initial days without classes and prepare for the official start on the Thursday.

New Bundoora REACH Program

The new Bundoora REACH Program has launched to support and extend high-ability learners at Bundoora Secondary College. The program adds a dedicated service for students identified as high-ability, forming part of the college's local approach to meeting different learner needs from the start of the year.

PAL Connections Day and First-Day Logistics

Entry Year PAL Connections Day Conferences for 2026 entry students and parents/carers are scheduled for Wednesday 28 January and must be booked via COMPASS. On the first day of school (29 January), students will start directly in their PAL classes to complete start-of-year logistics like locker organisation. These steps allow the college to handle initial administrative tasks in an organised way before full classes begin.

COMPASS Platform for Ongoing Updates

Parents and families must use the COMPASS online platform regularly to access important school updates, manage tasks, and monitor student progress at Bundoora Secondary College. The platform serves as the main channel for communication between the school and families throughout the year.

Families can prepare by confirming their COMPASS access now and completing any required bookings for the PAL Connections Day Conferences. This approach keeps all start-of-year information centralised and accessible through the college's established local systems.