END OF TERM 3 - IMPORTANT

LAST DAY

Friday, 20 September

Finish times are as follows:

Kinder: 12.30pm

Prep- Year 6 : 12.45pm

Year 7- Year 12 : 1.00pm

CANTEEN

The last day of trade for the Student Canteen will be Wednesday 18th September.

CAFE

Food & Drink service will close at 12pm on Friday 20th September.

CAMP AUSTRALIA

Please note that After School Care is available to registered families and will begin at 1pm.

We encourage parents to secure their booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

END OF TERM BUSES

Afternoon buses will depart at approx 1.10pm.

Belgrave Shuttle - Departs 1.03pm

Belgrave Heights Students - Depart 1.10pm

Arrival times for afternoon bus users will be 2.5 hours earlier than their normal scheduled time. ie. if your child usually arrives at their stop at 4.00pm they will be arriving at 1.30pm on this day.

Should your child not be using the bus service on the last day of term, please email buses@bhcs.vic.edu.au

OFFICE CLOSURE

Reception closes at 1:30pm Friday, 20 September (Last day of Term).

Reception will be open on Curriculum day, Monday, 7 October at 9.00am.

Students resume classes on Tuesday 8th October.

We wish all families a safe and relaxing break.

BHCS BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE

If you are free, please pop into Scoresby Bunnings (1467 Ferntree Gully Rd) any time during the day on Saturday, 14 September for a delicious sausage in bread cooked to perfection by BHCS students.

Our Year 12 team heading to Thailand at the end of the year are running this sausage sizzle to raise funds for the trip. A huge thank you from the Thailand trip team to IGA Belgrave South for their incredible generosity in donating all of the sausages for our fundraiser at Bunnings. The support of IGA Belgrave South is greatly appreciated.

HOLIDAY READING CHALLENGE

The DC are running a Reading Challenge during the upcoming holidays.

Students can earn up 25 house points:

Borrow a book from the Discovery Centre and READ IT in the holidays! Limit one book per person

Tell a DC Team Member about the book by Friday 11th Oct.

Earn 25 BONUS house points by writing a review on our online system (Orbit/Oliver).

We look forward to hearing about lots of holiday reads!

CAFE CLOSED - THURSDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER

Please note that the School Cafe will be closed on Thursday 19 September due to the High Tea Event, however the School Canteen will be open on this day.

$400 SCHOOL SAVING BONUS FOR HEALTH CARE & PENSION CARD HOLDERS

Further to the State Government’s recent announcement, families who have been eligible for funding through the Camps Sports & Excursion Fund (CSEF) and who will have students in Prep through to Year 12 in 2025, will be eligible to receive the School Saving Bonus. Please see the letter from Premier Jacinta Allan, attached, for more details.

The $400 funding per student, will be paid directly to the School and will be applied as a credit to the 2025 school fee accounts, reducing the total amount of fees payable for 2025.

If you have recently obtained a Health Care or Pension Card or if you are unsure if you have applied for CSEF funding but think you may be eligible, please contact the Finance Department on 9754 6435 or by email to schoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au

BHCS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

A new opportunity to join our enthusiastic team here at BHCS has just been placed on our website! We're currently looking for:

2025 Primary Teacher (12 month contract)

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

STUDENTS LEAVING AT END OF 2024

We understand that family circumstances change over time and that students may leave. If you are planning on withdrawing your child/children from BHCS, please complete the Enrolment Exit Form (linked here). Please note that our Enrolment Policy requires 1 Terms notice of students finishing.

THIS WEEK FROM YOUR PATHWAYS TEAM

HAPPY SPRING!! This spring, our Pathways Newsletter is your ultimate guide to navigating the exciting journey from school to your dream career. Whether you're pondering which degree to pursue, exploring career and even GAP year options, or seeking that perfect university fit for you, we are here to guide you through with the inspiration you need. Open up the Spring Edition and let’s ENVISION!

HELPING KEEP THE CARPARK SAFE

We would like to ask everyone in our community to be courteous and polite to staff and other families. Modelling considerate, patient and kind behaviour for our students.

Please be reminded:

Hold hands with young children when traversing around the carpark and when crossing the road
Only cross at the designated crossings
Keep one large step back from the edge of the footpath while waiting to cross the road
Only cross the road when instructed by a crossing supervisor

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOLIDAY PROGRAM - CAMP AUSTRALIA