Leadership News
Principal's Piece
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Many of our Secondary students are currently spending time preparing for and sitting exams. As you can imagine, for many of our students, this period of time can be tough. The general feedback from students is that there is a lot going on and that they are very much looking forward to this season coming to an end. For these students, being thankful in this season is understandably the last thing on their mind as they face the challenges of studying for and sitting these exams.
Interestingly, while it is easy to forget to look for things to be thankful about, in amongst the busyness there are things to be thankful for. When things are busy and we are 'under the pump', we all forget to look for, and find things to be thankful about. However, my encouragement to our students (as it is to you) is … even in the middle of all the messiness, learn to remind yourself of your foundation.
The good news is that our foundation is in Jesus. And if we’ve built our lives on Him, then we always have something to be thankful for. Even if things seem hard or messy, we can be thankful that we know Jesus and that Jesus knows us. No matter what we are going through, Jesus is there by our side each and every step of the way. This is something we can be truly thankful for.
The Bible talks about thanking God. It tells us to thank Him continually. Many times we think that if we thank God once a week at church, we’re all set. However, this verse tells us to thank Him continually. So when you’re eating breakfast, thank Him for your food. When you go to school, thank Him for the opportunity to learn. In all things throughout the day, take moments to give God thanks.
Even if things seem hard right now, you can be thankful that you know Jesus. You have salvation in Him. Forgiveness is found in Him. No matter what you’re going through, you have a Saviour who is there by your side. That is something to be thankful for. So even when you feel alone, even when you feel mistreated, know that you’ve got roots in Jesus. Jesus is there for you, leading you, keeping you. He’s guiding you through whatever you’re facing. No matter what, you can be thankful for your roots in Jesus!
There is however a catch, and the catch with thankfulness is that to thank someone – you have got to express your thankfulness. If you just think it, the person you’re wanting to thank will never know it. You’ve got to tell them, text them, write them, message them, or use any other medium you know.
The critical part of being thankful is that, you’ve got to express your thankfulness in shape or form way. If you don’t, the person will never know that you appreciate them and what they did. Take a moment to think about what you are thankful for and them most importantly take another moment to communicate your thankfulness.
Blessings,
Mr Andrew Manning
Principal
Allwell Testing
On Monday 20 November ,Years 2, 4, and 6 will participate in Allwell Academic Testing. Year 9 students who missed their testing day in October will also be given the opportunity to catch up on their tests which includes Careers.
The testing gives a snapshot of student capabilities and strengths as well as indication of any areas in need of further support as students progress through the College. The Year 9 Careers survey helps students to identify their passions and interests and gives students a picture of themselves as they ponder career choices and their chosen pathways and careers.
Exchange Students in 2024
Bayside is excited once again to host a group of four students who are 16-years-old from Kinjo High School who will be attending in Term One next year. These students bring much excitement, joy, and culture to the Bayside community. We are looking for 4 or more families who would like to host an exchange student from Japan.
- Families can host a student for all or part of the term.
- No need to cook special food.
- The student can share a bedroom (same gender)
- Host families are paid a small stipend of $50 per night to help with costs
- Hosting start date Monday 30 January
- Hosting end date Tuesday 26 March (Group Co-ordinator will organise airport transfers)
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy learning about another culture, make new friends and share God's love with these young people. Hosting is open to families from all Year levels.
For queries or further information please contact Zina Ferrarin (Group Co-ordinator)
via email zinaferrarin@hotmail.com
or SMS on 0402 216728
Positions Vacant
The College is currently advertising roles in Secondary teaching (Maths/Science and Media/Visual Communication Design) , ELC co-educators, a Secondary Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support Staff.
Please visit our website current vacancies page to find out more or to apply for these positions. If you know someone suitable, please send them the link and encourage them to apply.
My Christian School Website
Bayside Christian College values the genuine faith of its staff. However, the Australian Law Reform Commission has released a consultation paper which would prevent schools like ours from choosing staff for their active lived faith. My Christian Schools website has been launched in association with the Australian Association of Christian Schools because it's time they heard from some actual parents—like you!
If you value the contribution of Christian staff and teachers, this is your opportunity to have your voice heard. Please visit MyChristianSchool.au and send a message to your MP about the difference Christian teachers and staff make in our school.
Payment Arrangement Forms
This is a friendly reminder to please complete the Payment Arrangement Form for 2024 sent out to all families last month.
Every family must complete the form, even if you intend to pay your 2024 fees the same way as this year. Your answers will be used to generate individual Family Fee Statements, including applicable tuition fees and with nominated payment discounts applied. These will subsequently be emailed to families.
Thank you if you have already completed the form and submitted your intentions. Should you have any questions, please direct them to finance@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
2024 Fee Statements will be emailed to parents later this week. Friday 15 December is the first instalment date for all payment options, including paying for the full year in advance.
Notice of Withdrawal
Planning is well underway for 2024 - subject choices, staffing, timetables, book lists, ordering of resources, etc. If there is a possibility you may withdraw your child/ren from the College at the end of this year please provide the mandatory full term’s notice as soon as possible.
Notice of Withdrawal should be addressed to the Principal and emailed to College Registrar, Cindy Reed (registrar@baysidecc.vic.edu.au)
A full term’s fees will be charged where a full term’s notice is not provided.
Please note, if your plans change, the notice can be retracted if the position is still available.
Community Prayer Plan
In the pursuit of activating the power of prayer over the College, the Bayside Prayer Group has developed a Community Prayer Plan which provides 10 ways you can pray for our school.
The hope of this plan is to empower and enable us, as a community, to be praying with a pattern and persistence across Term 4.
Please join us as we pray for the College, students and staff over the coming months.
B2Me: Community Business Directory
Have you discovered the Bayside Christian College B2Me profile? Its purpose is to assist in connecting trusted service providers with the College community in a way that builds valuable relationships. Consider it our very own Yellow Pages or Google!
It takes minutes to create a profile to view and support the many local services offered by members of our community. If you have a business you would like to list, please feel free to add your business profile to our group.