GENERAL INFORMATION (1 of 2)
UNIFORM CHANGEOVER
From next week (Monday, April 29), all students are expected to be in their winter uniform.
We are excited to confirm that new uniform items have arrived - soft shell jackets for all students and leggings for Secondary. We hope to receive Performance Fleece Jumpers (also Secondary) very soon.
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.
ALINTA CONTACT DETAILS
Email: belgraveheights@alinta.com.au
Phone: 03 9754 6400 alintaapparel.com.au
Please also be aware that our uniform shop has moved locations. You will now find the Alinta shop in our primary space.
MOTHERS DAY STALL
FAITH IN OUR FUTURE
On 21 March, the Australian Law Reform Commission released a set of recommendations that are an appalling attack on faith and freedom of belief in Australia. If the Government accepts these ALRC recommendations, it means Christian schools won’t have the freedom to preference people who share the same Christian values and beliefs when making employment decisions.
As Paul Kelly also noted, "Religious education, its communities and parental discretions would be weakened long term." You can read more here. The good news is the Federal Government has not yet made its position clear but we need to send a clear message to the Prime Minister that Christian schools must be able to employ people who share our faith. Faith In Our Future is a town hall event that will bring together supporters of Christian schools and their representatives in parliament. These events are an opportunity to share about the impact of Christian faith in our schools, to share our concerns with our Federal political representatives and ask for
their support. If you want the Government to continue to value the faith of Christian teachers and staff, you need to be there
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Location: Waverley Christian College
Address: 1248 High St Rd, Wantirna South
Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm (finishing by 9pm) Registration is free but spaces are limited.
Register here: https://mychristianschool.au/melbourne
PAST STUDENTS TALENT IN THE YARRA RANGES
Each year the Yarra Ranges council invites emerging artists from the previous graduating year to showcase their talents in the Creative Showcase. Two of our past students, Jemima L and Emma G were selected to exhibit their VCE Artworks and folios in 2024.
The opening night was held Friday 12th April at Memo Gallery in Healesville. Light music & refreshments were served and speeches from several students opened the Exhibition.
Jemima proudly represented BHCS on the night and also at the School Engagement Programs prior to the exhibition opening, where she presented to secondary students from other Yarra Ranges schools.
Jemima is currently enjoying studying Visual Communication & Design at RMIT.
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:
Casual Bus Drivers
Administration Officer (Reception)
If you, or someone you know, is interested in knowing more about these positions, you can read more by visiting: https://www.bhcs.vic.edu.au/careers
BHCS CANTEEN
PREP – YEAR 6: The canteen is available for lunch orders on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. Primary students (Prep - Year 6) may pre-order lunch orders via the Flexischools app only. No window service.
YEAR 7 - YEAR 12: Are welcome to order at the Canteen window during recess and lunch
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.
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 2024 class group, please follow the below instructions.
2024 TERM DATES
Please see below the amended flyer with dates for 2024. You will notice a change at the start of Term 3. Students will commence Term 3 on Tuesday, July 16, and teachers on Monday, July 15. Originally, students were due to start on Wednesday, July 17; however, due to the recent storms, our forced closure, and the loss of teaching time, we have moved the first day of Term 3 forward by one day. This is the only change for 2024. We hope that this advance notice will not cause any inconvenience.
OLD UNWANTED TOWELS
If you have any worn out or unwanted towels - our Art teachers will put them to good use. Please have students drop off any towels direct to the art office or bring to main reception.
PERSONAL DETAILS
We would like to remind families that if your circumstances change in any way - this includes address, phone numbers, email address, custody arrangements and fee arrangements - please update your Operoo profiles and then contact the School as soon as possible. This will assist us in ensuring that any communications sent reaches you. Please feel free to email any updates
to office@bhcs.vic.edu.au, so this can be passed on to the relevant departments.