Alumni

I have fond memories of my time as a student at Brighton High School, as it was then known.  Several lifelong friendships were forged at BHS.   PE was my favourite subject, I loved trying the wide range of sports that BHS offered and managed to make the school...

My name is Siobhan Kellaghan-Tasker and I graduated in the class of 2018. Towards the end of my schooling in 2016, I suffered a significant health issue which left me visually impaired overnight. My health issues are ongoing, and since leaving Brighton, I have focused...

Serena Lee is a designer and entrepreneur most recently known for co-founding AgTech startup Farmwall. Serena is a systems thinker - passionate about smart, biophilic cities, and creating closer connections between humans and food. Recognised as one of Smart ...

Sebastian (Bass) graduated from BSC as College Captain in 2001 and then from Monash Uni with a medical degree and honours degree in medical science in 2008. He spent his internship year at The Alfred Hospital and then trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist...

Ruslan attended Brighton Secondary College in 1995 and 1996 before receiving a scholarship and transferring to Melbourne High School. One of Ruslan’s first business ventures was during his schooling years when he and his family lived in the housing commision flats...

I began my time at Brighton Secondary College in 1996, after moving from the Eastern Suburbs, and completed Year 12 in 2000. I met some amazing people at that school and have life-long friends as a result. I was lucky enough to travel to England the following year to...

I’m a designer with a love for drawing and sustainability. I grew up in Vietnam, with parents who couldn’t understand why I ditched chemistry tutoring for art classes, or why I wouldn’t shut up about how bad plastic bags are for the environment. It wasn’t until moving...

After graduating from Brighton Secondary College, Michelle went on to receive a Bachelor's in Creative Writing and Diploma of Languages (French) from RMIT University. Michelle produced the feature film length web series Feedback., which delves into the challenges...

I matriculated from Brighton High School in 1965. I enjoyed my six years greatly and it is probably because of this very positive experience that I applied for and received an Education Department of Victoria Studentship which was a scholarship with teaching at the...

I am Michael Artemenko and I am the co-founder and director of Melbourne based architecture practice, FIGR. After graduating from Brighton Secondary College in 2002, I enrolled into RMIT school of Architecture and Design. Over a six-year period I dedicated all my...

I graduated from Brighton Secondary College in 2011. Throughout my time at Brighton Secondary College I always wanted to pursue my dream of becoming an airline pilot. I did my first trial flight at Moorabbin Airport in 2009 as part of the Royal Victorian Aero Club...

Dr. Marnique Basto graduated from Brighton Secondary College in 2001 and completed an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science at Monash University. After developing a keen interest in anatomy during this course, she subsequently gained entry into a Bachelor of...

At just 9 years of age, Maddy Buchner OAM identified a gap in the support system for young people who cared for sick family members. Growing up alongside her brother who suffered multiple chronic illnesses, and her mother, now a breast cancer survivor, Maddy began...

Attended BSC: 2007- 2012 BSC achievements: 2010 World Challenge Participant | 2011 Exchange to Italy | 2012 Sport Captain | Highest grade award in year 12 for English, Business Management, and Outdoor Ed. After finishing VCE at Brighton Secondary in 2012, Gabby...

Since graduating from high school, Emily, now known as her European name Emilia, has taken the Australian music scene by storm. Running her solo soul/jazz project ‘Miss Emilia’, she has since been the winner of the Bornstein Jazz Vocal Prize, the Future Leaders Jazz...

Elodie Nadon (JD BPsychSc) graduated from Brighton Secondary College in 2009 with excellent VCE results. After starting BioMedicine at Monash, she transferred to Swinburne University to study Psychology. It was duirng this time that Elodie was diagnosed with a brain...

Dylan Murphy is a screenwriter, director and performer. His work has been recognised by the Melbourne WebFest and the Australian Writers Guild and includes the web series Feedback, the award winning short film Super Birthday, and the upcoming comedy anthology Who Do...

David Karoly was a student at Brighton High School during 1967-72, a skinny nerd with a keen interest in science and in sport. He did well at school and went on to do a Bachelor of Science degree at Monash University, then a new University with new science facilities....

My name is Alex Yu and I graduated from Brighton Secondary College (BSC) in 2012. I continued my studies at the University of Melbourne, completing a Bachelor of Commerce with double majors in Economics and Finance, as well as a Diploma in Languages: Japanese (Dean’s...

Article taken from college newsletter - Highlights (edition 2 2018) Robert Eierweis, graduate of the Brighton Secondary College class of 2000, shares some insight into the real estate industry and reflects on his journey toward opening his own real estate business in...