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A SPECIAL REPORT: Online Warning for Young People
This special report looks at a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share intimate images of you unless you give in to their demands. It has been an issue for more than a decade, with many adults falling victim to this type of online crime. More recently though, it has been reported that there has been a higher rate of adolescent males falling victim, but that is not to say that young females are not also targeted.
Any child that uses an online account to connect on social media, chat apps, instant messaging platforms or online games needs to understand the dangers associated with engaging with random people that they don’t know personally. Therefore, it is vitally important for adult carers to be aware of this serious issue and to start having an age appropriate conversation with their young person as early as possible to help protect them from online offenders making demands.
This Special Report explains how your young person can fall victim to such a crime and what action to take to support them.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to your special report: https://bhcs.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-sextortion
WE ARE HIRING
A few opportunities to join our enthusiastic team here at BHCS have been placed on our website! We're currently looking for:
- Deputy Principal - 2023
- Teaching Staff - 2023
- Learning Assistant - Integration Aide
- Psychologist
If you, or someone you know, are interested in knowing more about these positions, read more by visiting https://www.bhcs.vic.edu.au/careers
All enquiries about these positions should be directed to applications@bhcs.vic.edu.au
PARENT/CARER SATISFACTION SURVEY
The School would like to make families aware that we are participating in Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) LEAD surveys this year. Emails were sent to all school families on Monday, August 1, 2022.
There is currently an issue with respect to Kinder families, which we are trying to resolve.
Participation in the survey allows the School to:
- Gather and evaluate families’ opinions
- Provide a better understanding of families’ perceptions regarding the quality of their children’s education experience with the school
- Improve the quality of education for students
When completing the surveys:
- Either or both parents/carers may elect to answer the questions
- It should be done thinking about the eldest child at the school
- They can be re-done for siblings who attend the school
- You will be asked for your opinion on a range of aspects related to the school
- You will be asked to agree or disagree with various statements
Participation in the survey is anonymous and all information is treated confidentially. This means that participants cannot be identified (however, open-ended comments are reported back to the school verbatim).
The survey will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
CYBERSAFETY
Gift Guide
Be smart, safe and secure when choosing tech gifts for children and young people.
The eSafety Commissioner provides a useful guide which provides information about technology and the things to look out for when buying toys and devices that connect to the internet.
To read more about this, please click here
ALINTA (UNIFORM SHOP)
TERM 3 UNIFORM SHOP (ALINTA) HOURS
NEW DAYS & HOURS
- Tuesday: 8.00am - 12.00pm
- Thursday: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
- First Saturday of each month 9.00am - 12.00pm (August 6)
If you have any queries, please get in contact with Alinta.
Email: belgraveheights@alinta.com.au
Phone: 03 9754 6400 alintaapparel.com.au
BHCS COMMUNITY AND STRUCTURED WORKPLACE LEARNING
At BHCS we run Year 11 and 12 VCAL program. Each year our students are required to participate in Structured Workplace Learning (SWL). SWL is on-the-job training in a workplace which gives the student a chance to gain skills and insight in to a job and how different organisations/ businesses run.
Our next block is from the 22 August 2022 to 2 September 2022.
This would be four days a week as students attend their VET course on Wednesdays, so in total 8 days. We are looking for local businesses/ companies in our community that would be willing to take a student over this time, in the following industries:
Beauty Therapy/Makeup Artistry --- Building and Construction---Electrical---Hospitality
Creative Industries---Digital Media---Community Services.
If you feel this may be of interest please contact, Andrew or Alison on the below emails and we will be in touch with more information.
aware@bhcs.vic.edu.au
CAREERS NEWS
We had our VTAC info night on Monday Night and we are happy to report that it was informative and went well. If there are any further questions please contact the careers office. Monday 8th August the Year 12 students will be creating a VTAC account. Changes to the preferences can be made continuously. Students can also book an appointment with Mrs Whitworth (Career Advisor) on Mondays throughout Term 3 to discuss their options. This appointment can be used to ask questions, help with setting goals for the future, or talking through a choice already in mind.
Please see the link to the latest Careers News below.
WELLBEING RESOURCES
We know that it can sometimes be hard to find the necessary resources in relation to mental health, bullying and family violence, especially when things are tough. For this reason, the School has a small webpage with links related to health and wellbeing resources. This can be found on the School's website under Other Resources or can be found here.
ISV - THE PARENTS WEBSITE
Belgrave Heights Christian School is part of the Independent Schools Victoria network of schools. Independent Schools Victoria offers an initiative called The Parents Website. Here you will find a range of articles and newsletters. To learn more, please click here.
TREETOPS CAFE
The cafe will be running every day except Wednesday for Senior School students. At this point in time, use of the restaurant seating will only be available to staff and Year 11 & 12 students. Year 7 - 12 Students are permitted to purchase takeaway food from the cafe.
BHCS CANTEEN
JUNIOR SCHOOL : The canteen is available for lunch orders on Wednesday & Fridays. Junior students (Prep - Year 4) can pre-order lunch orders via the Flexischools app.
MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL: Year 5-12s are welcome to order at the canteen window during recess and lunch breaks from Tuesday – Friday.
The canteen is closed on Mondays.