GENERAL INFORMATION (1 of 1)
MID TERM BREAK
Please be reminded of the upcoming mid-term break. Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th November (Public Holiday). School will resume on Wednesday, 6th November. Enjoy the mini break!
WORK AT BHCS
A new opportunity to join our enthusiastic team here at BHCS has just been placed on our website! We're currently looking for:
Learning Support Administrator
If you, or someone you know, is interested in knowing more about this position, you can read more by visiting: https://www.bhcs.vic.edu.au/careers
BUS APPLICATIONS FOR 2026
Future Bus Users: Families wishing to apply for bus use for 2026 are asked to do so by submitting a Bus application form by Friday, 31 October. Please use the link below to apply:
Current Bus Users: Current bus families have been requested to complete the 2026 intensions for 2026 in Operoo.
If you have any questions in relation to bus travel please email buses@bhcs.vic.edu.au
2026 BOOKLISTS (7-12)
Campion Education have released an early access list for Year 11 and 12 VCE
English items being used in 2026 (please note this is not English Language).
Textbooks and novels can now be ordered online at www.campion.com.au using BH36 as your code.
Please place your order by Thursday 13th November; this will be delivered to BHCS the following week and given to students on the first day of Headstart (Tuesday 25th November).
The main booklist will be distributed to families in the next fortnight.
PULSE PRAYER MEETING
Prayer & Worship Evening – Final for 2025
Join us for our last prayer and worship evening of the year as we lift up our school community, especially our Year 12s during their final exams.
Everyone welcome
📅 Wednesday 29 October
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Music Rooms
2026 SHIBUYA HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
We are still looking for additional Host families for Japanese Students visiting from Shibuya Junior High in March 2026.
Detailed information is available on Operoo or by emailing klagreca@bhcs.vic.edu.au.
Please note, host families receive a $600 payment upon completion of the visit.
SUN SMART INFORMATION
Don't forget your drink bottle!
As the weather begins to warm up, we ask that families ensure to please pack one or two full drink bottles to school each day.
Students are permitted to take a water bottle in to their classes with them.
Hats are to be worn by all students during recess and lunch times. SPF 30+ plus broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen should be applied daily before going outdoors.
2026 FEE SCHEDULE
Please find attached the 2026 Fee Schedule. As you will see, there has been an increase to tuition fees and to some levies into 2026.
We have also adjusted the sibling discounts. The decision for 2026 fees was made after carefully considering a broad range of factors within the context of our school, together with the increase in CPI in education, which has increased by 5.5% in the past 12 months.
During the process of determining our school fees, we have looked at the prevailing market rates for school fees in similar independent schools. This shows that fees at BHCS are extremely competitive and will remain lower than most of our competitors in 2026. 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 that is assessed against benchmarked criteria and conditions apply).
FROM THE PATHWAYS TEAM
Are you already thinking about what's next, ready to unlock your future and explore what's out there?
ENVISION this week has new uni courses, GAP year opportunities and campus tours to build on that appetite. Whether you’re aiming for university, apprenticeships, or something totally unique, we are here to help you shine!
Don’t miss out, your next big opportunity could be just a click away! Can you ENVISION it?
COMING UP - HEADSTART
Year 9 – 11 2025
All students from Year 9 to Year 11, 2025 will begin their 2026 classes during this year’s Headstart. Detailed information will be emailed to students and parents over the next few weeks, however please note the following:
There will be no classes on Monday 24th November.
Tuesday 25th November to Tuesday 9th December, students will be in their 2026 classes
Final day for Secondary is a regular finish time
GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS CARRIE SCAMPTON Carrie Scampton (HoTL - Primary, Year 3 & 4 Coordinator) has been invited to join a national panel with AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership). This is a fantastic recognition of her years of commitment to educational excellence. Congratulations Carrie!
CONGRATULATIONS TOM WILKESON!
Year 12 student Tom Wilkeson has achieved an extraordinary milestone in his aviation journey. Through the VCE/VET pathway at Belgrave Heights Christian School, Tom has been completing a Diploma of Aviation with the Royal Victorian Aero Club.
In Year 11, Tom obtained his Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), and this year he has successfully achieved his Private Pilot Licence (PPL) — a major step for any aspiring pilot. Impressively, Tom has completed this demanding training alongside his VCE studies.
Next year, Tom plans to complete the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) component to finish the full diploma — an exciting step toward a future career in the skies.
We’re incredibly proud of Tom’s achievements and hope his journey inspires other students to pursue their passions.
Congratulations, Tom!
