Community News
College Fees
Term Three fee instalments are due on or before Friday 16 May. Please ensure your payment is received by the due date. Email the Finance Manager, Helen Spink if you need to confirm your payment amount.
Parent fees form an integral part of managing our budgets and cash flow. If your circumstances change or you wish to alter your current payment terms, please contact the Finance Manager at the earliest opportunity.
Oliver! JR. Tickets on Sale
We are excited to announce tickets for Bayside Christian College's production of Oliver! JR. are now available for purchase!
The dates of the performances are Wednesday 28 May 6:30 PM, Thursday 29 May 7:30 PM, and Friday 30 May at 7:30 PM in the George Jenkins Theatre at Monash University, Frankston. Tickets can be booked via at: https://www.monash.edu/performing-arts.../event/oliver-jr/
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:
Blessing Bags are Back!
We are excited to announce our upcoming Year 9 Service Week from Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July, a time dedicated to giving back to our community! As part of this special week, we invite you to participate and make a donation to go towards our Blessing Bags Bagging Day.
Year 9 students will come together to assemble care packages for those in need. For all the details, including dates, times, and how you can contribute and get involved, please see the below flyer.
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 Relocation
Please be advised that Dobsons has now relocated the Uniform Shop to a new retail outlet 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.
2025 Volunteer Induction
To act as a parent volunteer or helper at camps, excursions, incursions, swimming and athletics carnivals, or in the classroom, you will need to complete the 2025 Volunteer Induction Form and upload a copy of your current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Victorian Parents Council Live Online Series
The Victorian Parents Council are hosting an online information session "Creating Healthy Gaming Habits" with Melbourne University A/Prof Matt Harrison, a specialist in gaming and wellbeing.
Date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (AEST)
In this session, we will explore the challenges parents and caregivers face in managing gaming habits among children. With gaming becoming a popular pastime for Australians of all ages, it’s essential to foster positive gaming behaviours and create an inclusive, balanced environment for families and gamers alike.
This webinar will provide valuable insights into:
- Research on screen time, gaming, and wellbeing
- Differentiating between high-value gaming experiences and unhealthy play
- Strategies for parents, caregivers, and educators to engage in informed discussions with young gaming enthusiasts
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
Insight Article: Sexual Harassment In Schools
Recent stories about sexual harassment and threats in high schools have shocked many parents. The reality is that these issues don’t appear out of nowhere in high school—they stem from attitudes and behaviours that begin much earlier. In fact, several studies indicate that bullying behaviours can occur during preschool and kindergarten years and that Grade Four may be the age where bullying is most prevalent.
Read the full article on the Happy Families website by logging in using the details above.
Upcoming Webinar
Our Term 2 session is Carrots & Sticks: Better Ways to Build Boundaries With Your Kids.
Join us live: Wednesday 18 June 2025 // 7pm AEST
Tired of yelling, time-outs, and reward charts that don't seem to work? Join Dr Justin Coulson for Carrots and Sticks, a thought-provoking presentation that dismantles traditional discipline methods and reveals powerful, positive parenting strategies.
In this presentation you will:
- Discover the ineffectiveness of punishment and rewards: Learn why these common tactics can backfire and hinder your child's development.
- Explore science-backed alternatives: Gain practical tools and techniques for guiding your child's behaviour without resorting to punishment or bribery.
- Empower yourself with positive parenting skills: Build a more harmonious and connected relationship with your child through effective communication and collaboration.
This session is for you if you want to:
- Move beyond outdated discipline methods.
- Foster positive behaviour in your child.
- Create a more peaceful and joyful home environment.
- Connect with other parents seeking positive parenting solutions.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned parenting expert and gain valuable insights for raising happy, confident children.
Jogging Club
The sun is shining, the air is crisp, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and get moving! Jogging Club is in full swing for Term 2, and we’d love to see more students, parents, and staff lacing up and joining in.
- Monday lunchtimes: 12:50 PM – 1:12 PM on the oval
- Friday mornings: 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM on the oval (Parents are welcome to join us!)
Whether you run, jog, walk or skip – everyone is welcome. Come along, enjoy the beautiful weather, boost your fitness, and have some fun!
Mr Zacc Klan, Primary PE Coordinator
Bayside Raiders Basketball
The Bayside Christian College Raiders Basketball Club welcomes all our new players and teams and welcomes back our returning families. A big "Thank you!" especially needs to go to all our wonderful volunteers like coaches and team managers, we couldn't do this without you. The Bayside Raiders once again are represented with 18 teams in the Frankston and 3 teams in the Westernport competition - a big achievement when compared to much larger schools and organisations.
If you have children under 5 years of age who are too young to join a team but have a keen interest in bouncing a ball around, the Frankston District Basketball Association offers a range of programs, in particular Mini Hoops, which suits Kinder-aged children.
For children aged 5-10 who don't have enough by just being part of a team or who might have missed out on a team, there is Aussie Hoops, which is an extra practice each week with like-minded other children. Information can be found on the FDBA website, i.e. https://fdba.com.au/programs/mini-hoops/ .
If you have any questions regarding the Bayside Raiders, please contact president.bccraiders@gmail.com.
Our teams are mostly full, except for U14 and U16 girls, but we are collecting names to potentially form an additional team if there is enough interest. We wish all Bayside Christian College families a fabulous Term Two!
Ulli Austermann, Club President
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