Community News
Chirstmas Community Market
Join us for the biggest event of the year! Our Christmas Community Market will run along G-Block and the surrounding outdoor area. Enjoy browsing festive stalls, handmade items, Christmas gifts, and treats from our student and community vendors!
Time: 3:15-4:15 PM
Where: G-Block (South Campus)
Who: Bayside Community
Supervision: Children to be supervised by parents and carers at all times
Bayside Raiders Basketball Clinic
Students are invited to join the Bayside Raiders Basketball Club for a special ball-skills workshop featuring three NBL1 players who will run drills, teach techniques, and inspire our young athletes.
Time: 3:30–5:00 PM
Where: Outdoor Basketball Courts (South Campus)
Who: Open to all students - no experience needed!
Supervision: Provided by the Raiders coaching team
Sign-in: Parents to sign in students on arrival from 3:30 PM
Pickup: Parents to sign out students promptly at 5:00 PM
Games on the Oval
Families are invited to set up their picnic blankets and chairs on the oval from 4:30 PM and enjoy fun games run by our Secondary student leaders. The ELC will be selling $1 Zooper Doopers as a playground fundraiser.
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Where: Oval (South Campus)
Who: Bayside Community
Supervision: Children to be supervised by parents and carers at all times
Christmas Community Carols
Our Community Christmas Carols will begin at 5:30 PM on the oval, and we warmly encourage families to bring along a picnic and enjoy a relaxed evening together. All students and children are to be under the direct supervision of their parents and carers and will sit with their families throughout the performance.
Each Primary class will be performing a special carol alongside the Primary Worship Band and Secondary Choir. Students will be called up to the stage when it is their class’s turn to perform andthen return to sit with their family.
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Oval (South Campus)
Who: Bayside Community
Supervision: Children to be supervised by parents and carers at all times
What to Bring
Picnic rugs or fold-out chairs, dinner/snacks or a picnic meal, hats, sunscreen, and warm layers(weather can cool quickly), water bottles and gold coins for Zooper Doopers (ELC fundraiser).
Parking will be available on both campuses, with families encouraged to arrive early for a smoother afternoon. We look forward to sharing this wonderful day of community, celebration, sport, and Christmas joy as we remember the birth of Jesus together.
2026 Bus Service
We are pleased to advise that the 2026 bus routes have been finalised. They can be viewed here: https://venturabus.com.au/live-tracking/bayside-christian-college/
After reviewing your route, please complete our online Bayside Christian College Bus Form 2026 to confirm how your child/ren will be using the school bus service next year, and to agree to the Conditions of Travel.
For all Bayside Ventura bus service enquiries, please contact studentservices@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
Volunteers Afternoon Tea
To say 'thank you' for all your help throughout 2025, we would love for all our volunteers and Class Carers to join us for an afternoon tea hosted by the Primary student leadership team.
Please save the date, Wednesday 3 December from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM in Room G16 (classroom on the right when you enter G-Block).
Music Soiree
What a fantastic evening of performance that we had as a community on Wednesday the 12th of November at the college’s Music Soiree evening. So many of the instrumental music students performed and celebrated their learning on piano, guitar and voice. Some of our performers had such courage to get up on stage and perform for the first time, many of them only in prep!
Our evening was filled with encouragement as the audience filled in Warm Fuzzy cards to encourage our performers in their efforts. We had a premiere performance for Bayside’s very own Recorder Ensemble who performed with such professionalism and precision. Watch this space for more ensembles to come next year! All the students worked very hard leading up to the performance to prepare their works to a performance standard - well done everyone!
Elizabeth Mallen, Music Teacher
Musical Theatre Guild of Victoria Nomination!
We’re thrilled to share that Bayside Christian College’s 2025 production of Oliver! JR has received nominations and commendations from the Musical Theatre Guild of Victoria! Congratulations to the following recipients:
Nomination:
Lead Performer in a Female Presenting Role: Ava Harris (Year 9) - ‘Nancy’
Commendations:
- Junior Production of the Year
- Direction: Mrs Elise Dixon
- Musical Direction: Mr Dave Mallen
- Lead Performer in a Male Presenting Role: Josh Devenish (Year 12) ‘Fagin’
- Supporting Performer in a Male Presenting Role: Isaac Kidney (Year 9) ‘Artful Dodger’
- Dancer: Isaac Kidney (Year 9)
- Ensemble: The Ensemble of Oliver! JR
ELC Silent Auction
Our Early Learning Centre is embarking on an exciting improvement project! As part of our commitment to providing a rich, safe, and engaging learning environment, we are launching a Silent Auction Fundraiser to support upgrades to our ELC outdoor play spaces.
A display of prizes, along with bidding sheets, is available in the G-Block foyer for community members to view and participate. The Auction will close on Thursday 4 December with winners being announced on Monday 8 December.
Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors for your donations to help us raise funds for this exciting project!
Pantry Plus Christmas Hamper Food Drive
As we approach the Christmas season, Bayside Christian College is excited to once again partner with Peninsula City Church to support their Pantry Plus Christmas Hamper initiative. This program provides practical assistance to individuals and families in our community who may be experiencing hardship during the holidays.
This year, our hamper collection will run from Tuesday November 25 to Thursday 4 December.
During this time, we invite each student to bring one non-perishable item that will contribute to a Christmas hamper. These hampers will then be gifted to families in need to help make their Christmas a little brighter. If your family would like to donate more than one item, you are more than welcome to do so.
Each year level has been assigned a specific item to assist with creating a well-balanced and festive hamper. Items can be placed in the labelled tubs located in classrooms. Students in Years 10 and 11 are asked to put their donations into the tub located at North Reception.
Community Business Directory
At Bayside Christian College, we believe in the strength of community and the value of supporting one another. Our Business Directory is a space where families can connect with trusted local trades and services provided by members of our own Bayside community.
By choosing to engage with businesses owned or operated by fellow families, you're not only receiving quality service but also fostering a spirit of unity and care that reflects our shared values.
Whether you're looking for a reliable tradesperson, professional service, or local supplier, we encourage you to explore the directory and consider supporting those who are invested in the life of our College. Together, we can build stronger relationships, grow local enterprise, and demonstrate the power of a connected, caring community.
Lost Property
The red lost property bins are overflowing! If you are missing any items of uniform, please ensure you check the lost property bins before end of term.
Alumni Membership
Bayside Christian College warmly invites past students and staff to join the Alumni community. Membership provides access to a copy of the annual College Yearbook and invitations to our reunion days and other College community events.
Dobsons Uniform Shop
The Dobsons retail outlet is located at 203 Mornington-Tyabb Rd Service Rd, Mornington (near Steeples).
Opening hours are:
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
If you have any questions or outstanding orders, please direct these to Dobsons via Email: Mornington@dobsons.com.au or call (03) 5976 2306.
Happy Families
All College families have access to a 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
Jogging Club
Jogging Club has continued to grow in enthusiasm and energy this term, with students showing fantastic commitment to fitness and fun! Each week, keen participants meet on Monday lunchtimes on the school oval from 12:50 PM to 1:12 PM, as well as Friday mornings from 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM, and we love seeing parents join in on Fridays too!
We award certificates at assemblies for those who have reached 10 laps, 25 laps, 50 laps, 100 laps, 150 laps. These certificates represent each student’s persistence, discipline and a positive attitude.
Mr Zacc Klan, Primary PE Teacher
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Parent Referral Program
At Bayside Christian College, we know the best and most trusted recommendations come from friends or family who share first hand their positive experience with us.
When a family with children enrolled at Bayside Christian College personally refer family or friends with school-aged children to Bayside Christian College both families can receive up to $800 in Referral Rewards credited to their tuition fees!
All enrolled families at Bayside Christian College are eligible to receive Referral Rewards, including families enrolled in Bayside Christian College’s Early Learning Centre.
How to Refer a Family
If you have a family you would like to refer to the College, simply register their details in-person at College Reception. For more information, please read the full Terms and Conditions.
There is no limit on the number of referrals an enrolled Bayside Christian College family can make. The more referrals you make, the more you earn!
More than just a school - Bayside Christian College is a community. We look forward to welcoming your like-minded family and friends, and thank you for your trust and confidence in allowing us to educate your children.