Community News
From the Principal
As we move toward the end of Term 1, it has been wonderful to reflect on the many moments of learning, connection, and community that have taken place across Bayside Christian College.
Over the past few weeks, our Parent Teacher Interviews provided a valuable opportunity for families and staff to partner together in support of each student’s learning journey. Thank you to all who participated so openly and thoughtfully. Your engagement is an essential part of what makes our community strong.
We also gathered recently for our Whole School Easter Worship Service, a special time to pause together and reflect on the hope found in Christ’s death and resurrection. As a College, celebrating this central truth of our faith is both a privilege and a reminder of the grace that guides all we do.
Week 6 brought fantastic energy and House spirit across both Primary and Secondary. Our Primary House Athletics Day and Secondary House Swimming Carnival saw students step up courageously, encourage one another, and celebrate friendly competition with great enthusiasm. We are incredibly proud of the way students represented their Houses and supported their peers throughout both events.
This month also marks the completion of NAPLAN for our Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 students. We commend them for approaching these assessments with maturity and focus.
Looking ahead, the final weeks of term promise to be just as vibrant. Our Year 5/6 and Secondary Camps offer students valuable opportunities to grow in independence, teamwork, and resilience, while Primary Swimming continues to build confidence and safety in the water.
As we soon enter the Easter break, I am reminded that the message of Easter is one of renewal, hope, and new life. This aligns beautifully with our College theme for 2026: Flourishing. Our prayer is that every student, family, and staff member continues to grow in wisdom, character, and joy as we pursue a community where each person is nurtured to flourish in Christ.
Wishing you all the best for the end of term and Easter School Holidays.
Stephan Munyard, Principal
Flourishing in Every Season
In Psalm 92:12–15, we are given a beautiful picture of what it means to live a life grounded in faith:
“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon… They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.”
These words remind us that flourishing is not dependent on circumstances, age, or stage of life. Like the palm tree that withstands harsh conditions and the cedar that stands strong and enduring, a life rooted in God is marked by resilience, stability, and quiet strength.
At Bayside, we see this lived out each day, in our students as they grow in character and confidence, in our staff as they faithfully invest in young lives, and in our families as they journey together in faith and learning.
Flourishing is not about perfection or constant success; it is about being planted well, grounded in purpose, nurtured in community, and sustained by God’s presence.
This passage also offers a hopeful perspective on the seasons of life. It speaks of continued fruitfulness and vitality, even in later years. It is a reminder that every stage of life holds purpose, and that wisdom, kindness, and faithfulness continue to have a powerful impact over time.
Ultimately, a flourishing life points beyond itself. It quietly declares, “The Lord is upright; He is my Rock.” As a College community, may we continue to be deeply rooted in Him, growing, thriving, and bearing fruit in ways that reflect His goodness to those around us.
Education Support
At the moment, families may notice a higher number of Adobe Sign documents being sent from both Primary and Secondary Education Support. These may include updated IEPs, Student Profiles, External Provider Agreements, and Individual Plans.
These documents are an important part of how we work in partnership with families to support each student well. They help us ensure there is a shared understanding of a student’s needs, supports and goals, and that everyone is working together with clarity and care.
When completing Adobe Sign documents, families are encouraged to follow the prompts through to the final step to ensure the document is fully signed and submitted, as the final submit step can sometimes be missed.
We greatly appreciate families taking the time to review and complete these documents as they come through. Please feel welcome to contact Mrs Louise Van Niekerk in Primary or Mrs Jo Piening in Secondary if you have any questions.
Free Parent/Carer Autism Workshop
Run by Independent Schools Victoria, this free two-day workshop is open to parents, full-time carers, and grandparents. Join other local families to learn more about autism, share in supportive discussions, and gain practical strategies for strengthening the partnership between home and school.
Specific Learning Difficulties
SPELD Victoria holds regular information sessions for Parents, Carers and anyone wanting to learn more about a range of topics across the whole area of learning difficulties and Specific Learning Disorders.
Easter Community Market
Thank you so much to everyone who visited and helped make our Easter Community Market such a massive success. We were full to the brim with record-numbers of both Primary and Secondary student stalls and had many wonderful new stalls from the Bayside family.
A huge thank you goes to the amazing property team, Geoff and Justin who helped set up and pack up the market and the wonderful team of VM teachers who had a role in making the event so successful. We raised enough money ($960) to sponsor our four Compassion children for the next four months. What a great team effort :)
Ken Berry, VM Coordinator
Student Image Consent Form
Given the communal nature of the school environment, your child's image will very likely be captured whilst participating in regular school activities and at community events.
Bayside Christian College acknowledges that parents and carers have the primary responsibility for determining the privacy, welfare and safety of their children, including how images of their children are used.
The College requires all parents and carers to complete the Student Images Consent Form for every child enrolled at Bayside Christian College. The form will take less than 2-minutes of your time to complete and will allow us to update our records accordingly.
College 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.
Please note: Without the Parents' consent, students are not allowed to be on the bus.
For all Bayside Ventura bus service enquiries, please contact studentservices@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (For holders of a valid Centrelink Card
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides payments for eligible students to attend activities like:
- school camps or trips
- swimming and school-organised sport programs
- outdoor education programs
- excursions and incursions.
If you hold a valid Centrelink Concession or Veteran Card, you may be eligible. Please note that the card must be in the parent's name. Cards in the child's name are not eligible unless they are over 16 and special conditions apply.
Applications for 2026 are now open and will close on 3 July 2026. Please bring completed form and card to the College office or email a copy of both to the Finance Manager. See the CSEF website to check your eligibility.
Please contact Finance Manager if you have any questions finance@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
Canteen Menu Update
Please note there have been a number of minor price changes to the Canteen Menu. You can download the latest version in the Parent Portal of the College website or visit the link below:
Lost Property
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).
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.
Instrumental Music Tuition Program
Come and engage your child’s music interest by enrolling them in the Instrumental Music Tuition program at Bayside! Lessons occur during school hours, with before and after school lessons available on request. This makes it convenient and easy for your child to be extended in their musical gifts.
The current instruments offered are guitar, piano, vocals, flute, violin and cello. If your child is interested in learning one of these instruments please fill in the expression of interest form found on the school website here. If your child would like to learn to play a different instrument listed here you can indicate that on the form.
If you would like more information about our growing program please email Mrs. Elizabeth Mallen the Music Administrator at elizabeth.mallen@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
We look forward to hearing from you and watching your child flourish in their musical and creative gifting!
EdStart Fee Flexibility
If you need assistance to manage your education costs, please visit the link below for ways you can manage fee commitments.
https://edstart.com.au/baysideccvic
Notice of Intention to Withdraw from the College
If you are intending to withdraw a child/ren from the college at the end of this year please ensure you provide the necessary written full term’s notice. A notice of intention to withdraw should be emailed to both the Registrar and Principal.
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
Fresh Fruit Friday
A selection of fruit has been kindly donated by Woolworths Langwarrin and will be distributed to students every Friday morning. Any leftover fruit can be taken home with the students at the end of the day.
Social media can be a lot to navigate so here’s a run down of our online presence. Along with the College website and official Facebook page Bayside Christian College has a variety of Facebook groups available to the Bayside community you may be interested in joining:
Bayside Christian College Buy, Swap & Sell
Bayside Christian College Old Collegians
WhatsApp group class links were sent to families via email. We encourage all of our families to join these groups for general information and class carer support.
You can also follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn:
www.instagram.com/baysideccvic
www.linkedin.com/school/baysidechristiancollege
www.linkedin.com/groups/14235159 (Alumni)
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.
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.
The Big Ride
This April, Year 11 student Heath Calder is participating in the Big Ride to help raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease. The Big Ride 26 is an adventure on the Murray River, travelling over 2000km from Albury NSW to Goolwa SA.
The money raised will help fund support for the families assisting a member with MND. If you would like to support Heath and his dad on this journey you can donate by clicking on Team Insurance Advisernet group via the link below:
