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NEW HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL 2023
I am pleased to let you know that Annie McDowell has been appointed as our new Head of Senior School from the beginning of 2023. Once again it was a tough decision for the panel with high quality applicants to choose from. Annie has been a part of the BHCS staff since 2010 and is our current Year 11 team leader. Annie certainly impressed with her vision, passion, creative ideas and willingness to serve in this important role. Annie is well prepared to take on this more senior leadership role at BHCS, and is currently completing a Master of Education (Leadership). Congratulations Annie! - Peter Cliffe
GAT 2022 - WEDNESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER
The GAT is an external assessment set by VCAA as part of the VCE assessment processes. The GAT does not count directly towards a student’s VCE results, however, it is used to check that VCE external assessments and school-based assessments have been accurately and fairly assessed, as well as contributing towards determining the final score for a VCE external assessment. The GAT also serves to measure student literacy and numeracy skills.
All students in Year 11 and 12 undertaking a Unit 3/4 VCE subject, scored Unit 3/4 VET Subject, or Senior VCAL, are required to sit the GAT, both assessed and non-assessed. This will take place on Wednesday, 7 September.
Information regarding the GAT can be found in these links:
This year, the GAT is split into two separate sessions:
- Section A – assessing Literacy and Numeracy
- Section B – assessing Mathematics, Science, Technology, The Arts, and Humanities, as well as critical and creative thinking skills
Students' GAT slips (which were emailed to them) indicate which sessions they are required to attend.
The following details are of particular importance:
- Section A runs from 9:30am – 11:45am and Section B runs from 1:15pm – 3:00pm.
- Students MUST arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time of each session, i.e. 9am and 12.45pm.
- As students will be together for an extended amount of time, we are strongly advising ALL students (and supervisors) to wear masks while undertaking the GAT, for their own health and safety as they head into the upcoming exam period.
- Students MUST NOT attend the GAT if they feel unwell, or are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms.
- Students will need pens, pencils and an eraser to complete the GAT. They must use either a blue or black pen to complete the two writing tasks and a pencil for the
STUDENTS WITHDRAWING IN 2023
Parents are reminded that if your circumstances have changed and your child is not returning to BHCS in 2023, the school requires one term’s notice in writing. Please provide this notice by no later than the first week of Term 4.
BUS APPLICATIONS FOR 2023
Future Bus Users: Families wishing to apply for bus use for 2023 are asked to do so by submitting a Bus application form by Thursday,15th September. Please find the application form below.
Current Bus Users: Current bus families are asked to please indicate their intentions for 2023 bus use by completing the e-form that has been sent via Operoo by Thursday 15th September.
NEW AUSTRALIAN FIRE DANGER RATING SYSTEM
From 1 September 2022, Australia’s Fire Danger Rating System will be improved and simplified, to make it easier for you to make decisions to stay safe on days of fire danger risk.
The move to a simpler system is backed by improvements in science, which will mean we can better predict areas of greater risk on days of fire danger.
Across the country fire and emergency services are applying nationally consistent colours, signs and terminology. This means that wherever you go in Australia, and whatever the season or fuels you’re surrounded with, you can understand the level of threat and what you need to do to stay safe.
To read the brochure on the new ratings, please refer to the attachment.
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:
- 2023 Head of Sport
- Learning Assistants - Integration Aids Senior School
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
COVID-19 INFORMATION
If your child tests positive:
- Your child will need to remain home for 7 Days.
- Notify the school of their child’s positive COVID test via covid@bhcs.vic.edu.au
If one or both parents test positive:
- Your child becomes a household contact, please refer to the section below
- You have an exemption to transport a household member to attend work, education or a health appointment, and/or to obtain essential food supplies. You must travel directly to and from the location, wear a face mask and not leave the vehicle unless you are required to take that person to the location, it is an emergency or it is required by law.
If your child is a household contact of a positive case you no longer need to isolate, however:
- Parents/carers must notify the school that their child/ren are household contacts by emailing covid@bhcs.vic.edu.au
FACE MASKS
Following a review of the number of COVID-19 cases in the school, mask wearing in the SLC and Middle School spaces will no longer be required. Emails have gone home to families regarding this.
- Students who are household contacts must wear masks at all times while indoors while they are attending school.
- Students must continue wearing masks on all school buses, on public transport, and when on excursions, or in rideshare vehicles, as per government COVID requirements.
- Staff and students who want to continue wearing face masks are able to do so, including those who are medically at risk.