Primary School

Upcoming Events

Head of Primary

Welcome back, Wonderful Families!

The sun was shining as students arrived on Wednesday, and smiles and squeals of joy filled the air. The enthusiasm was palpable and infectious, with parents joining in the excitement and taking time to catch up with other families. It was such a joy to witness.

This term, we give a special welcome to the Krol and Visser families. Both Daniels have joined the wonderful 1/2J classroom and have quickly made friends and settled in. The Bayside spirit shone brightly as students from 1/2J and other classes rushed to welcome the boys and invite them to play.

Our staff was energised by outstanding professional development provided by Essential Assessment. This tool will help shape and enhance our Mathematics assessments, ensuring consistency and excellence throughout the school. Thank you for supporting this important opportunity for our staff to become experts in using this platform.

As we approach the end of this magnificent school year, I pray you find time to rest and enjoy each moment. Let us model to our children the importance of living in the present, savouring the joys around us, and cultivating a grateful heart.

“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” (Hebrews 12:1-2)

Mrs Danielle Lupi, Head of Primary

Reading Hour

New date announced! Families are invited to Reading Hour on Monday 28 October in the Library from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Students can wear comfy clothes or pyjamas and bring along a gold coin for a hot chocolate and puppet show performed by our friends at Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle.

Years 3/4 Operation Christmas Child

In Term 3, students in Years 3 and 4 asked the Bayside community for donations of quality used books and toys, then they made sushi and fruit kebabs to sell at the Bayside Community Market. 

Each student wrote a formal letter to a local supermarket, asking for donations and we were excited to receive $100 to pay for our ingredients! This enabled us to raise money to fill 12 Operation Christmas Child boxes for children who would not otherwise receive any Christmas presents. Our careful preparation and community support enabled us to raise over $610 dollars!

This term, a group of students worked out the best way to spend our profits and bought a variety of clothing, craft, toys and hygiene products to help those in need and to continue a line of helpfulness throughout the world. 

We’ve filled twelve gift boxes for boys and girls, with many of our purchased items left over to support those doing it tough in Thailand due to the recent flooding. We were also able to send $200 to Thailand to help them rebuild. A huge thank you to all who supported us!

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Acts 20:35 

Zoe, Sadie and Alice  3/4T

Primary Buddy Program

Every fortnight on a Friday during Period 6, there is a tangible buzz of excitement within the Primary school… It must be Buddy time! 

The Buddy program is an amazing opportunity to foster a sense of unity and teamwork across our differing year groups. 

At the beginning of the year, each child has a buddy partner, which fosters wonderful synergy across the year groups. The older children mentor and encourage the younger members of our College community and transfer skills between them. The activities are chosen to facilitate team-building and collaborative learning, which are conducive to building lasting friendships. 

Students participate in recreational games on the oval, arts and crafts, topic-based activities, visits to the farm, and other cross-curricular activities. 

And if we’re honest, they are a whole lot of fun for everyone (including the teachers), and it is such a fabulous initiative to co-partner across the cohorts. 

Carolyn Johnson and Jordan Partridge 

2024 Northern Peninsula Division Athletics Carnival

Competitors & Events: Last Wednesday 9 October, the following students participated in the Divisional Athletics competition at Mornington Athletics Complex.

9/10 year-old BOYS

• Chase McDermott in the 1500 metres (1st) & 80 metre Hurdles (2nd)
• Logan Jones in 800 metres (5th)
• Jett Taylor - Triple Jump (4th)
• Chase McDermott, Logan Jones, Jett Taylor & Caleb Kidney in the 
• 9/10 year olds 4 x 100 metre Relay (2nd)

9/10 year-old GIRLS

• Sammi Gorrie in the 800 metres (5th)
• Ella Hoffman in Long Jump (8th)
• Lydia Teramoto in the 100 metres (4th) & 80 metre Hurdles (2nd)

11 year-old GIRLS

• Olive O’Brien in the 200 metres (4th) & High Jump (8th)

12/13 year-old BOYS

• Thomas Hooper in the 1500 metres (3rd) & 800 metres (6th)
• Jimmy Fraser in the High Jump (4th)
• Eli Lynch, Thomas Hooper, Izaak Vandernoord & Evan Voss in the 
• 12/13 year olds 4 x 100 metre Relay (6th)

12/13 year-old GIRLS

• Mikayla Shelling in the 1500 metres (8th)
• Winter Nixon in the Discus (8th)

Why I love Bayside Christian College...

I love everything about coming to school at Bayside, but I mostly like Bible, P.E, Art and playing with my friends. - Zara, Prep M

Some things I love about school at Bayside are learning about God and doing Indonesian. - Elijah, Prep M

What I like about Bayside is Developmental Play, Bible and Art. - Azariah, Prep B

At school I like doing PE and Buddies. - Fletcher A, Prep B

I love Bayside because there are nice people and there are nice teachers. - Millie 1/2T

I love Bayside because there are lots of people to make friends with, there are nice friends, and lots of places to play. - Cooper, 1/2T

I love Bayside because it is safe and kind of feels like home. And everyone treats everyone nicely. - Rhea, 1/2N

I love all of the books that we have at the library and I love that we have a dome to climb on, I love going upside down! - Rosie, 1/2J

What I love about Bayside is everyone is really friendly and when I go to the oval I can kick a ball and have space to run. - Kolt, 1/2J

I love playing on our playground. - Shane, 1/2N

I love Bayside because my friends are there to support me. Also, I love the teachers, because without the teachers, we would not have as much fun. - Lydia, 3/4C

I love Bayside CC because I have a lot of nice friends and teachers. There is also an Environment Club and I like to participate in watering gardens, feeding and playing with chickens, planting, and fun! I love Bayside CC because we have music, and I LOVE music! - Savannah, 3/4C

The teachers and Mrs Lupi are the best. The Chickens are great. I love to learn more about friendship and the Bible. - Kai, 3/4C

The best thing I love about Bayside is that we get individual work given to us, which means we can learn at our level! - Sammi, 3/4C

I love Bayside because whenever you get hurt your friends help you up and ask if you’re okay and the teachers are really nice and they try to help each student. - Kate, 3/4T

The staff and the community are so supportive and kind. At Bayside, every day you learn something new. - Max , 3/4K

I love the teachers because they are kind, funny, supportive and get kids. - Zachary, 3/4K

I love Bayside because everybody looks out for each other and all teachers are amazing.  Everybody in the school helps to look after the yard and we are very fortunate to go to a Christian school. - Liora, 3/4T

I love Bayside because the school is so clean and tidy. Some years, we get new classrooms, and all the teachers are kind and loving and doing their best to help us be our best. Everyone is kind, and we are fortunate that we get a big playground. - Bradley, 3/4T

I love Bayside because we learn new sports like basketball, soccer, tennis, skipping, cricket, and t-ball, and the teachers are lovely, helpful, and teach us lots of new things. The first time I practised my times tables, I could only do my 1, 2, 5, and 10s, but now I know all of them! - Lucas, 3/4T

I love that I am extended in my learning. I love that the teachers are so kind. - Maddison, 5/6W

I love that people are kind to each other at our school. I love that there are so many extracurricular activities. - David, 5/6W

I really love the kindness of the school community; when someone is hurt or upset, somebody is there to calm them down. - William, 5/6H

I love how Bayside is so friendly. Your class is people with whom you can laugh and have fun. Nearly everyone will want to be your friend. - Mikayla, 5/6H