GENERAL INFORMATION (1 of 2)
END OF TERM 4
FINISHING DATE & TIMES
Wednesday 6 December
Last Day for Secondary Students
Finish time: 3.30pm (normal)
BUSES & SHUTTLE WILL RUN AS NORMAL
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Thursday, 7 December
Last Day for Primary & Kinder Students
Normal finish times apply
- 12.45 (Kinder)
- 1.00pm (Prep – Year 6)
AFTERNOON BUSES WILL DEPART AT APPROX 1.10PM
EXCEPT FOR SHUTTLE BUSES (SEE BELOW)
Belgrave Shuttle - Departs 1.03pm
Heights Shuttle - Departs 1.21pm
IMPORTANT: Arrival times for afternoon bus and shuttle users will be 2.5 hours earlier than their normal scheduled time. ie. if your child usually arrives at their stop at 4.00pm they will be arriving at 1.30pm on this day.
Should your child not be using the bus service on the last day of term, please email buses@bhcs.vic.edu.au
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CANTEEN
Please note that the last day for Student Canteen will be Wednesday, 6th December.
CAFE
The last day for Café is Tuesday, 5th December
DISCOVERY CENTRE
All books and resources are due back at the Discovery Centre by tomorrow (Friday, 1 December).
RECEPTION / OFFICE CLOSURE
2023 Closure:
- Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th December open 8.15am-4.15pm (normal hours)
- Wednesday, 13 December open 8:15 - 10:00am
2024 Opening:
- Friday 19th January 2024 at 8:15am
2024 STUDENT COMMENCEMENT
- Prep, Years 7s, Year 12s and some 4yo Kinder begin classes on Monday, 29th January
- 3yo Kinder begins Wednesday 31st January
- All other students return on Tuesday, 30th January
- All bus runs commence on Monday, 29th January
CELEBRATION NIGHT - THURSDAY 7TH DECEMBER
SEE UPCOMING EVENTS PAGE FOR ALL THE DETAILS
2024 DATES
BOOKLIST ORDERS FOR 2024
Booklists for 2024 are now available.
The easiest way to get textbooks, digital resources and stationery is to order online by the due date. You can find a "How to Order" information sheet here
Campion's online ordering platform has been upgraded. Key changes include:
- No more passwords - use email/mobile number to receive a validation code for login
- User friendly interface
- Faster platform with fewer clicks to order
Helpful links for families:
Direct link to online ordering: order.campion.com.au/
For any queries, parents/carers can refer to
· Contact Customer Support on 1300 433 982 or help@campion.com.au
SEMESTER 2 REPORTS UPDATE
Semester 2 reports for students in Prep to Year 11 will be emailed home to families. This should occur towards the end of the final week of school, unless there are unexpected delays. Year 12 students will not be receiving reports as their results are issued externally.
Should you not receive your child's report via email by Tuesday 12 December, please email reports@bhcs.vic.edu.au and someone will look at resolving the issue to ensure you receive the required report. Queries regarding subject matter and grades should be directed to the teachers concerned.
MEDICATION COLLECTION
Families are reminded to collect all medication from First Aid/Reception at the end of the school year (Secondary students: Wed 6th Dec, Primary students: Thursday 7th Dec) - this includes Epipens, inhalers, general medications. As medications are considerably expensive and have an expiry date, we strongly encourage families to place reminders on their calendars. If your student is leaving before the last day of school, you will need to make arrangements to pick up early from First Aid.
Please contact First Aid if you have any queries. Email: firstaid@bhcs.vic.edu.au
BOOKLISTS, STATIONERY & DIGITAL DEVICES FOR 2024 (YEAR 7-12)
Textbooks, resource lists, stationery lists and digital device ordering details are now available for 2024. These have been emailed to families, as well as sent out via Flexischools. Please email office@bhcs.vic.edu.au if you did not receive this information.
For your convenience, we've included a few quick links below, however, please refer to the original email for full details.
Year 7-8 student digital device device portal
Year 9 -12 student digital device portal
Year 7-12 Campion Online Ordering Code: DKH8
VCE Edrolo Ordering Information
All other resources regarding textbooks, stationery and resources can be found on the School’s Website by clicking on Parents Resources > Other Resources, under the heading “Textbooks, Stationery & Resources”. (Or click here).
CONVEYANCE & BUS ALLOWANCE 2024
Families who have applied for a Conveyance and/or Bus Conveyance Allowance in previous years do not need to complete a new form for 2024 - unless their circumstances have changed - for example, an additional child within their family has joined the school and/or they are now using the school bus.
Families who have moved address must submit a new application form in order to qualify for ongoing conveyance allowance. New families who believe they may qualify for the Conveyance Allowance are encouraged to complete a form and submit their applications if they have not already done so.
The eligibility criteria for the Conveyance Allowance is set by the Department of Education and is applied to a family's school fees. BHCS must be the nearest 'like' school, 4.8km or more from the residence. To obtain a copy of the necessary form(s) please email the office at schoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au
SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL SHOP
The Sustainable School Shop (https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/) is an excellent online resource available to families to use to buy and sell second hand uniforms, books, calculators and musical instruments. Families can create an account and view items for sale via this website.
BHCS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
New opportunities to join our enthusiastic team here at BHCS have just been placed on our website! We're currently looking for:
- Bus Drivers
- Secondary Learning Assistant
- 2024 Primary PE Teacher & Sport Co-ordinator
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 positions should be directed to applications@bhcs.vic.edu.au
BHCS CANTEEN
The last day for the Canteen is Wednesday, 6th December.
PREP – YEAR 5: The canteen is available for lunch orders on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. Primary students (Prep - Year 5) may pre-order lunch orders via the Flexischools app only. No window service.
YEAR 6 - YEAR 12: Are welcome to order at the canteen window during recess and lunch breaks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
TREETOPS CAFE
The last day for the Cafe for Term 4 is Tuesday, 5th December.
The Café will be running every day except Wednesday. Senior students (Year 7 -12) are able to order food from the Café during break times. Only Year 11 & 12 students may use the tables and chairs in the Café.
ALINTA (UNIFORM SHOP)
UNIFORM SHOP (ALINTA) HOURS
The Uniform Shop's hours are as follows:
- Tuesday: 8.00am - 12.00pm
- Thursday: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
- 1st Saturday of Month - 9.00am-12.00pm
Alinta is happy to assist you in store during their opening hours. Alternatively, you can make your purchase online at www.alintaapparel.com.au
ALINTA CONTACT DETAILS
Email: belgraveheights@alinta.com.au
Phone: 03 9754 6400 alintaapparel.com.au
ARE YOU IN FLEXISCHOOLS?
Families are reminded to download and subscribe to the Flexischools app. This is the portal where day to day reminders and information is distributed to the school community. To subscribe to your child's 2023 class group, please follow the below instructions.