Victoria
Bright P-12 College
Nestled within the picturesque Ovens Valley, the setting for Bright P-12 College
is 10 hectares of landscaped grounds. The town of Bright is located 310 kilometres
north-east of Melbourne amongst magnificent alpine country. River valleys and
mountains offer year-round activities and a wide range of sports including skiing,
bushwalking and bike riding. College facilities encompass appealing recreational
environments and extensive outdoor sporting amenities. During the winter ski
season a school annexe operates at Dinner Plain.
Features of the local area
• Alpine environment nearby ski resorts, hiking
and hang gliding facilities
• Popular tourist town serviced by all typical
visitor amenities
• Rural community with some associated small
towns on a major highway
Languages taught
German
Japanese
Indigenous languages: Murrinh-patha &
Dhudhuroa
Special programs
• Participation in Australian mathematics,
computer, English and science competitions
• Firmly established exchange programs with
sister schools in Japan and Germany
• Music (including instrumental and choir)
• Indigenous studies with opportunity for
travel to Australia’s Northern Territory
• Visual arts, wood, metal and food technology
Intensive English Language classes
On-site language support provided
Student support services and programs
• Careers resource centre and coordinator
• Peer support program
• Active student representative council
• Student leadership
• Year level camps
• Student Welfare Support Staff
• SunSmart school promoting sun protection
for students
Extracurricular activities
• Ski program
• Unique camps including Wadeye indigenous
camp in the Northern Territory, Apollo Bay,
Bogong Outdoor Education Centre
• Language speaking competitions
• Local Youth of the Year participation
• Local Lions Club speaking competition
• School for Student Leadership (Alpine, Marlo,
Gnurad Gundidj)
Sports offered
Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Baseball,
Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country Running,
Gymnastics, Mountain Biking, Netball, Soccer,
Skiing, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis
CRICOS Provider Name: Department for Education and Training Victoria
CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K
