Entrepreneurial Schools Program
It is with great pride and excitement that we announce Bundoora Secondary College has been chosen to participate in the Entrepreneurial Schools Project, a national initiative designed to elevate student voice, build future‑focused capabilities, and encourage young people to engage in real‑world problem‑solving!
BSC has been recognised for its commitment to contemporary, innovative learning and its readiness to support students in developing future capabilities, including entrepreneurial mindsets and leadership experiences.
Entrepreneurial learning is an approach that empowers young people to identify opportunities, solve real‑world problems, and create value for others. It integrates critical and creative thinking, innovation, collaboration, and agency, equipping students with the mindset, skillset, and toolset to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Even if students are not interested in being an “entrepreneur”, these kinds of skills open doors across all career and employment opportunities.
In a rapidly changing world of work, young people need skills that go beyond content knowledge alone. As automation and artificial intelligence reshape industries, entrepreneurial learning helps students build creativity, adaptability, problem‑solving, and confidence — skills that are uniquely human and essential for future success.
We are one of only 20 schools chosen from across Australia to be considered “an entrepreneurial school”!
About the program
The Entrepreneurial Schools Project is a two‑year national initiative designed to accelerate student agency and contemporary learning models.
Over the next two years, the program will support BSC to further empower our students to develop the confidence, creativity, and problem‑solving skills needed to shape their own future and contribute meaningfully to their community.
Our school was chosen because student agency and effective learning are already embedded in our strategic plan — this program gives our engine room a mighty boost to help bring those plans to life.
There are five key aspects to the program:
Youth Council establishment and onboarding (we’re starting here!)
Connection to community and industry partners for authentic learning experiences
Practical implementation support
Leadership coaching
Educator professional development
Youth Council
Hi, I’m Damien — Leading Teacher for Applied Learning at BSC!
Carlton Blues and cricket tragic, and self‑proclaimed pickleball weapon, I spend most of my spare time either travelling somewhere new, hunting down the next great place to eat (or dessert to devour), or working on my latest side hustle. I’m firmly team cats over dogs, have a very serious sweet tooth, and probably dedicate far too much time to eating… and planning what I’m eating next. My claim to fame was doing the Single Ladies dance in front of Beyoncé while shuffling blackjack cards.
Professionally, I’m driven by one thing: creating real opportunities for students to explore their strengths, back themselves, and discover their own “superpower.” I believe every young person has something unique to offer — sometimes they just need the right platform, challenge, or nudge to realise it.
I will be supporting the creation and implementation of BSC’s Youth Council!
The Youth Council is made up of six selected students from Entry to Pre‑Grad, who come together weekly to discuss issues and problems they are observing or hearing from other students across the school. Each student must commit to the program for two years.
At weekly meetings, the Youth Council provides ideas, perspectives, and solutions to improve school culture and the wider community.
Once every three months, Youth Councils from each of the 20 schools across Australia meet to discuss shared challenges and take part in a nationwide conversation focused on solving these issues together.
At the end of the two‑year program, this work will culminate in a youth‑written national policy paper that authentically represents what young Australians need from education to be prepared for their future. The policy will highlight the impact of entrepreneurial education, student agency and voice, and innovative learning approaches on school outcomes.
BSC’s Youth Council will play a key role in shaping this important piece of work.
TL;DR
Students from Entry to Pre‑Grad can apply (the project requires a two‑year commitment)
There are six positions available on the Youth Council, each with a specific role and responsibility
Students help create projects that benefit the school and community, driving innovation
Students meet quarterly with other schools virtually to discuss ideas, projects, and youth‑focused issues as part of a national education reform initiative
Students receive professional development to further build their leadership capabilities
Youth Council application process
Read the Youth Council Brief to learn more →
Submit your application through the online portal by Friday 27 February 2026: https://form.jotform.com/260128096564864
BSC will receive your applications once the portal closes.
BSC will shortlist applicants for interviews and contact shortlisted students.
BSC Leadership will confirm successful applicants by 6 March, with all applicants notified of their outcome.
Successful students will receive an invitation to join the Youth Council and attend the first virtual meeting on 13 March with all participating entrepreneurial schools.
Do you want to be part of this journey? Come see Damien Stingell
Good luck — we look forward to working with you!