CHANGE TO PRIMARY FINISH TIMES - LAST DAY TERM 4

Please find the below important date flyer which outlines the end of Term 4 finish times.

Secondary students (Year 7-12) finish on Wednesday, 6th December at regular finish time.

Primary school will now finish at 1.00pm on

Thursday 7th December. Kinder will finish at 12.45pm on this day.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

MID TERM BREAK: Please note that there is no school on Monday 6th November & Tuesday, 7th November (Public holiday) - this is Melbourne Cup weekend.

OHSC program will not be running on this day.

STUDENT FREE DAY: Please note that there is no school for students on Friday, 24th November (curriculum day).

OHSC program WILL be running for the full day.

BUS APPLICATIONS FOR 2024

Future Bus Users: Families wishing to apply for bus use for 2024 are asked to do so by submitting a Bus application form by Tuesday 31 October. Please find the application form below.

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 Secondary Science/Maths Teacher

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

2024 FEE SCHEDULE

Please find attached the 2024 Fee Schedule. As you will see, there has been a slight increase to tuition fees and to some levies into 2024 while other year level resource & activities levies have remained unchanged. We understand the financial pressure on many families and have therefore tried to keep increases to a minimum while balancing the ongoing budgetary impacts on the School.

For families who are struggling financially and have a genuine need, BHCS may be able offer assistance through our Fee Assistance Program. Should you require such assistance, please contact schoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au to request an application form (please note that there is an application process and conditions apply).

BHCS CANTEEN

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 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.

DONATIONS WANTED

TOYS, LEGO, PUZZLES

Camp Australia are welcoming donations of any good condition, clean, unwanted construction toys, Lego or puzzles.

Please run it passed the OSHC educators first. Come and visit the gym foyer next to Café before or after school if you would like to donate and speak to Nicole (co-ordinator).

A HELPING HAND

Camp Australia (OSHC) at BHCS will be regularly donating supplies to the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service Inc. (DRERS). Due to the tough economic climate, we're aiming to provide supermarket goods, long-lasting food, and packaged items to the Belgrave Community Hub.

If you'd like to contribute, feel free to drop by OSHC in the gym foyer during Before or After School Care times. You can find us between the canteen and cafe in the MPH Foyer. The top three items DRERS currently need are: shampoo, long-life milk, and coffee. Website: DRERS

Thank you,

Nicole -OSHC Coordinator

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.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

OSHC CAMP AUSTRALIA - HOLIDAY PROGRAM