Founded in 1961, Bayswater aims to give all students the opportunity to achieve success intellectually, physically and socially in a wide range of classroom and extra-curricular activities. Uniform at all levels is compulsory.
Facilities: Gymnasium, basketball and tennis courts, oval, music centre, theatre, photography, home economics and computer rooms, library, art and technology studies areas.
Curriculum: The broad range of courses is intended to prepare students for entry to higher education or the workforce. Features of the curriculum include a unique bilingual German program, ESL and a wide range of electives and VCE subjects, including the full range of academic studies as well as a growing set of VET courses. The college also offers the VCAL.
Sport: The school provides many opportunities for students to participate in sport. Physical Education is a compulsory subject for Years 7 to 10 and is also available in VCE years. The college competes in many inter-school competitions.
Extra-curricular activities: Students benefit from a range of extra-curricular activities, including school productions, presentation balls, camps, excursions, student council, subject competitions, leadership courses and enrichment activities.
Student welfare programs: A student services team acts as a resource in all aspects of student wellbeing, including classroom and study difficulties and behaviour. There are transitional and work experience programs supported by a full-time pathways adviser.