Who we are

Beaconhills College was established with the support of the Anglican and Uniting churches and is now a leading school in holistic education. Our motto is ‘Let your light so shine’.

Vision, mission and values

The vision, mission and values at Beaconhills reflect our founders’ dream of a community Christian College, where every student can learn to be a ‘shining light’ in their future lives.

 

  1. Our vision

    To be a leader in personalised holistic education.

  2. Our mission

    To give students opportunities to let their light shine and be a beacon in the lives of others.

  3. Our values

    Respect, Compassion and Integrity

Welcome

Stephen McGinley brings an enormous wealth of experience to the role of Executive Principal. He is a passionate proponent of a broad and meaningful education for all students.
From Physics and Mathematics teacher to football and athletics coach, Head of IT, Head of Science and then as a leader in school-based innovation and teaching and learning design, Steve has worked across the whole gamut of school operations.
He joined Beaconhills in 2009 and has served as Deputy Headmaster and Head of Education, playing a key leadership and support role across all aspects of the College.
Steve passionately believes in the importance of a broad and meaningful education. He is committed to supporting teachers to design and deliver the learning that matters to each student’s life – and bring lasting change.
Steve is honoured to lead Beaconhills College into the next exciting chapter of its future.

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Stephen McGinley

History

From humble beginnings in 1982, Beaconhills College has flourished. The vision of a group of parishioners at St John’s Anglican Church in Upper Beaconsfield back in 1980 is now realised.

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Group of staff and students outside on school opening day 1982