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BOOK WEEK 2022 - DREAMING WITH EYES OPEN
What are your dreams for yourself, your family, friends and our world? Imagine, Design, Discuss during book week. There will be lunchtime activities in the DC and you can share your ideas and dreams on the DC Dreaming Windows.
Dress Up Day - Friday 26 August
Come dressed as any character from a book, it can be anyone you like... they could be INTERESTING, FUNNY, CREATIVE or FABULOUS! There are lots of costumes that can be made from items you have at home.
This year, you also have the option of helping make the world a better place by donating a gold coin to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. They work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island remote communities to build a love of reading and literacy.
So, grab a book and get ready to enjoy book week 2022!
We respectfully request your support in helping children choose costumes and books other than those with fairies, wizards, witches, goblins and other magical characters. While many characters depicted in literature within this criteria may be deemed as positive role models, we want to ensure that within the diversity of our communities, everyone feels comfortable with the characters represented.
GAT 2022 - WEDNESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER
The GAT is an external assessment set by VCAA as part of the VCE assessment processes. The GAT does not count directly towards a student’s VCE results, however, it is used to check that VCE external assessments and school-based assessments have been accurately and fairly assessed, as well as contributing towards determining the final score for a VCE external assessment if a student has a derived examination score approved for that assessment. The GAT also serves to measure student literacy and numeracy skills.
All students in Year 11 and 12 students undertaking a Unit 3/4 VCE subject, scored Unit 3/4 VET Subject, or Senior VCAL, are required to sit the GAT, both assessed and non-assessed. This will take place on Wednesday, 7 September.
Information regarding the GAT can be found in these links:
This year, the GAT is split into two separate sessions:
- Section A – assessing Literacy and Numeracy
- Section B – assessing Mathematics, Science, Technology, The Arts, and Humanities, as well as critical and creative thinking skills
Students' GAT slips (which were emailed to them) indicate which sessions they are required to attend.
The following details are of particular importance:
- Section A runs from 9:30am – 11:45am and Section B runs from 1:15pm – 3:00pm.
- Students MUST arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time of each session, i.e. 9am and 12.45pm.
- As students will be together for an extended amount of time, we are strongly advising ALL students (and supervisors) to wear masks while undertaking the GAT, for their own health and safety as they head into the upcoming exam period.
- Students MUST NOT attend the GAT if they feel unwell, or are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms.
- Students will need pens, pencils and an eraser to complete the GAT. They must use either a blue or black pen to complete the two writing tasks and a pencil for the multiple-choice answer page.
For Year 11 students who are not required to undertake the GAT, there will be no VCE classes on this day. There will also not be any Gravitate or VET Hospitality classes. Students not currently enrolled in a Unit 3/4 subject, or in Year 12 VCAL will not be required to attend school this day.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to contact our VCE Coordinator, Mrs Farrand or VCAL & VET Coordinator, Mr Ware.
NATIONAL CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA (NCCD)
At BHCS our staff team (learning assistants, teachers, wellbeing, first aid & administration) work together as part of the NCCD; developing understanding, improving systems/processes and implementing adjustments for students who may have learning difficulties and/or chronic health conditions.
The attached fact sheet provides answers to questions such as: What is the NCCD? What is a reasonable adjustment? Who is included in the NCCD?
If you have questions regarding the NCCD and your child, please reach out to the Learning Support Coordinator in the relevant subschool.
Junior School - Karen Angus
Middle School - Christine Walker
Senior School - Chris Knop
WE ARE HIRING
A few opportunities to join our enthusiastic team here at BHCS have been placed on our website! We're currently looking for:
- 2023 Primary Teacher
- 2023 Business Management & Legal Studies Learning Leader
- 2023 Secondary Mathematics Teacher
- 2023 Head of Sport
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 these positions should be directed to applications@bhcs.vic.edu.au
ADVANCED WARNING OF SCHOOL TIMETABLE CHANGE FOR 2023
In 2023 we will be running a 6 x 50min period timetable. This timetable will also include a 5 min change over between classes to allow students to move between classes. The first bell will ring at 8.40am for a 8.45am start to Devotions. Lunch is brought forward to 1pm and the finish times remain the same, Primary will finish at 3.15pm with Middle and Senior School finishing at 3.30pm.
Kinder times will remain the same, 9am start and 3pm finish.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
If your child tests positive:
- Your child will need to remain home for 7 Days.
- Notify the school of their child’s positive COVID test via covid@bhcs.vic.edu.au
If one or both parents test positive:
- Your child becomes a household contact, please refer to the section below
- You have an exemption to transport a household member to attend work, education or a health appointment, and/or to obtain essential food supplies. You must travel directly to and from the location, wear a face mask and not leave the vehicle unless you are required to take that person to the location, it is an emergency or it is required by law.
If your child is a household contact of a positive case you no longer need to isolate, however:
- Parents/carers must notify the school that their child/ren are household contacts by emailing covid@bhcs.vic.edu.au
FACE MASKS
Following a review of the number of COVID-19 cases in the school, mask wearing in the SLC and Middle School spaces will no longer be required. Emails have gone home to families regarding this.
- Students who are household contacts must wear masks at all times while indoors while they are attending school.
- Students must continue wearing masks on all school buses, on public transport, and when on excursions, or in rideshare vehicles, as per government COVID requirements.
- Staff and students who want to continue wearing face masks are able to do so, including those who are medically at risk.