UPCOMING MID-TERM BREAK

Please be reminded:

Friday, June 9 is a Curriculum Day (there will be no students at school on this day).

Monday, June 12 is Kings Birthday Public holiday.

STUDENT FREE DAY CALENDAR CHANGE

Please note that Friday, 18th August is no longer a student free day. This student free day will now take place on Tuesday, 29th August on which day Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place throughout the day and evening.

DONATIONS INVITED BHCS BUILDING FUND

With the refurbishment of our old Primary School underway and plans for further development in the senior area, we would like to invite parents and friends of Belgrave Heights Christian School, to make a donation to the BHCS Building Fund. A building fund donation provides the opportunity to contribute to the School in a very practical and permanent way which will provide learning opportunities to current and future students who will gain the benefits of the amazing new facilities.

With the end of the financial year approaching, this would be a perfect time to make a contribution – no amount is too small.

Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by making a payment at reception (cash or credit card) or by bank transfer to the School’s Building Fund account as follows:-

Belgrave Heights Christian School Building Fund

BSB 633-000

Account No. 137 265 468

Donations of $2 or more to the Building Fund are tax deductible. If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, please ensure that you provide us with your full name, address &/or email address. If you have any queries, please contact Liz or Daniel in the Finance Office at accounts@bhcs.vic.edu.au

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST UPCOMING CSEN EVENTS

We are excited to announce some CSEN events that students can trial for in the coming months! Please see the following information regarding SSAV Golf and Herald Sun Shield Trials below. If this is something your child is interested in or would like more information about, please email Bronwyn Maidment (bmaidment@bhcs.vic.edu.au).

FFV Futsal (16th June)

Time and Location: TBA

Who can enter: Year 9/10 Boys and Girls

Herald Sun Shield Trials (24th July 2023)

Location: Maranatha Christian School- Endeavour Hills

Time: 4.00pm

Who can enter: Students in Years 10-12

DISCOVERY CENTRE INVITATION

Primary Parents & Carers are welcome to join us 11.00am on Wednesday, 24 May in the Discovery Centre as we read "The Speedy Sloth" for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS).

The NSS is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 23rd successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.

VICTORIAN PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and BHCS is excited to be participating!

We are running the challenge because we think reading is great and in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development.

The Premiers’ Reading Challenge is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by 8 September 2023.

Year Level

Challenge list books

Free choice books

Total

Prep – Year 2*

*read or “experience” with parents and teachers

20

10

30

Year 3 - 6

10

5

15

Books from the 2023 Challenge list can be found in the Discovery Centre or your local library, you may even have some at home!

All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and former Premiers.

This is an opt-in Challenge, if you have not already signed up, please contact the Discovery Centre team (discovery@bhcs.vic.edu.au).

Read on!

SCHOLASTICS BOOK FAIR ON NOW!

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.

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.

BHCS INSTRUMENTAL TUITION PROGRAM

The BHCS Instrumental Tuition Program is in full swing. Private lessons are available in piano, drums, bass & guitar.

Lessons run throughout the day and usually last for half an hour. Please use the online application form found in the Parent resources section of the school website, or use the following QR Code.

ALINTA (UNIFORM SHOP)

UNIFORM SHOP (ALINTA) HOURS

The Uniform Shop's hours are as follows:

Tuesdays: 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 our 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

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