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Happy Christmas!
It is that time of the year- we are busily preparing for the last days of school, the lead-up to Christmas and inevitably the hustle and bustle of busyness that goes with it. For those who joined us at the Whole School Carols Service, you will have seen 'The Perfect Photo' being taken.
In this item, we started with an image of the manger with the baby Jesus and added all kinds of Christmas icons including Mary and Joseph, shepherds, stars, animals, Wise Men, Christmas carollers, a tree, shoppers, partygoers, and of course, Santa! There were so many extras in the scene that the manger with Jesus was no longer visible.
The image was intended to remind us that while adding many things to create a 'perfect Christmas', sometimes those things take the focus away from the birth of our Lord Jesus.
May your Christmas be filled with love, joy, peace and hope and, above all, may you remember to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Mrs Toni Steinbergs, Deputy Principal
Reports
Reports will be available in your Sentral Parent Portal from Tuesday 10 December. If you have difficulty accessing these, please contact the ICT team.
School Holiday Period and 2025 Dates
School finishes for students at 2:30 pm this Wednesday 11 December. Buses will depart by 2:45 pm. Please allow for an earlier collection from the bus stops. Students return for 2025 on the following dates:
- 29 Jan Years 3-12 commence
- 29 Jan ELC 4yo commence
- 29-30 Jan P-2 testing
- 31 Jan P-2 commence
- 3 Feb ELC 3yo commence
Student Exchange Program 2025 Host Families Needed
Every year, we have students join us from Kinjo High School in Japan. Next year we will have three students: two girls, Misa and Yui and one boy, Takamura.
AIIU is looking for one or more families to host one of the students for Term One in 2025.
- Families can host a student for all or part of the term.
- No need to cook special food.
- The student can share a bedroom (same gender)
- Host families are paid a small stipend of $50 per night to help with costs
- 27 January to 4 March 2025
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy learning about another culture, make new friends and share God's love with these young people. Hosting is open to families from all Year levels.
For queries or further information please contact Kate Bamford, Regional Director for Victoria kateb@aiiu.com.au or 0411 803 885.
Staffing 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Legal Studies teacher position and STEP program staffing have been filled. New teachers will be introduced to the College in 2025.
We are currently advertising to fill the following teaching role for 2025.
- Secondary Teacher - Media
Positions are advertised at Christian Jobs Australia and on the College website. Please share the links with someone you think could be a great fit for Bayside.
2025 Ventura Bus Routes
Please be advised that the Bus Routes for 2025 will remain the same.
Click on this link : https://www.venturabus.com.au/live-tracking/details/7/bayside-christian-college to view the existing Bayside Bus Routes.
If your child is intending to use the Bus Service for 2025, we require the 2025 Bus Form completed https://forms.gle/jnR5Df3kWbnJtrUQ9
Refer to the 2025 Schedule of Fees and Charges to view the 2025 Bus Charges. To ensure a bus pass can be issued to your child for 2025, your attention to this is appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact Carron Stephens, Student Services Officer via email: studentservices@bayside.vic.edu.au
Notice of Intention to Withdraw from the College
Planning is well underway for the 2025 school year. If you are intending to withdraw a child/ren from the college at the end of this year please ensure you provide the necessary written full term’s notice before the start of Term 4. This should be emailed to both the Registrar registrar@baysidecc.vic.edu.au and Principal, Mr Andrew Manning andrew.manning@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
A full term’s fees will be charged where the required full term’s notice is not provided. We recommend you provide notice even if your plans are not yet confirmed.
2025 Payment Arrangement Form Reminder
This is a friendly reminder to those yet to complete the Payment Arrangement Form for 2025 sent out to all families last week. Thank you if you have already completed the form and submitted your intentions.
Every family who has a child/ren enrolled for 2025 must complete the form, even if you intend to pay your 2025 fees the same way as this year. Please remember the full year in advance 7% discount only applies to payments made via EFT or direct debit.
Your answers will be used to generate individual Family Fee Statements, including applicable tuition fees and with nominated payment discounts applied. These will subsequently be emailed to families.
Should you have any questions, please direct them to finance@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
Dobsons Uniform Shop
Please note the Uniform Shop is closed over the Christmas holidays and will reopen on Thursday 23 January from 10:00am-3:00pm.
For new and existing families coming to the College in 2025, please refer to the Uniform Guidelines in our Parent Portal at https://www.baysidecc.vic.edu.au/parents/uniform and join the Bayside Christian College Buy, Swap & Sell closed Facebook group.
Happy Families
Our school is subscribed to the Happy Families School Membership. Owned and run by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts, the membership offers a wealth of parenting education and resources.
We will regularly share resources available through our membership with you, including Insight Articles and Webinars.
You can also access your resources at any time using the below URL (unique to our school) and the password is: happybcc
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Christian Youth Camp
Christian Youth Camps (CYC) Holiday Camps provide an incredible opportunity for your child to build confidence through new experiences, make friends and create life-long memories, all while having a heap of fun in a safe, positive environment.
So give your child a chance to BELONG to something greater these summer school holidays with Christian Youth Camps and apply today!
Sam Hooper, Bayside Christian College Alumni (Class of 2019) and Impact Camp Director
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