BHCS NEWSLETTER

GENERAL INFORMATION 

2025 SCHOOL DATES

Please see the below dates for the 2025 School year. 

STUDENT FREE DAYS/PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Please note that Thursday 22nd August is Parent Teacher Interview Day/Evening (no students at school). The following day, Friday 23rd August is Curriculum Day and is also a student free day.  Information on how to book parent- teacher interviews will be distributed soon.

BHCS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

New opportunities to join our enthusiastic team here at BHCS have just been placed on our website!  We're currently looking for:

  • Casual Kinder Assistants
  • Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs)

If you, or someone you know, is interested in knowing more about these positions, you can  read more by visiting:  https://www.bhcs.vic.edu.au/careers

AUGUST CANNED FOOD DRIVE: LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENT TOGETHER!

We are excited to announce our August Canned Food Drive, running from the 5th to the 26th of August. This initiative is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and support families in need within our local area.

 

Why We're Doing It

Many families in our community are facing tough times, and every little bit of support can make a significant difference. By contributing to our canned food drive, you are helping to ensure that no one goes hungry and that our community stays strong and supportive.

 

How You Can Help

Participation is easy! We will have designated boxes in each classroom where students can drop off their canned food donations. We encourage everyone to bring in non-perishable items such as:

  • Canned vegetables and fruits
  • Canned soups and stews
  • Canned meats and fish
  • Canned beans and legumes
  • Pasta and rice
  • Any other non-perishable food items

Every donation, big or small, will help us reach our goal of supporting as many families as possible. Let’s work together to fill those boxes and show the strength and compassion of our BHCS community.

 

Key Dates to Remember:

  • Start Date: 5th August
  • End Date: 26th August

We appreciate your generosity and involvement in this important cause. Let's come together and make a real difference for those who need it most.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Updates to Our Enrolment Policy/Enrolment Terms & Conditions/Fees Policy

 These changes are designed to provide greater clarity and ensure our policies reflect any changes to legislation.

Key Changes

The main updates include:

Enrolment Policy

  • Additional definitions have been added to the Enrolment Policy to clarify the terms used within the policy.

Enrolment Terms & Conditions

  • The educational services provided have been updated in line with current terminology
  • Confirmation payments have been added to the Fees and Charges section with an accompanying definition for this
  • Sections that are part of the School’s Fees Policy have been removed

Fees Policy

  • Information related to fees in Kinder have been updated in line with the Government’s free Kinder Program
  • Additional clarification has been provided for fees related to extended absences
  • Information has been added regarding sibling discounts for step-siblings
  • Additional clarification has been provided on the use of CSEF funding
  • Information on how confirmation payment credits are applied has been included
  • A set of definitions has been added

Review the Changes

We encourage you to review the full updated documents, which can be found at the following links:

Copies of these policies are also available from our website.

BHCS SPECIAL NEWS 

Congratulations to Zayda Doidge (one of our amazing prep teachers) on her recent engagement to Lawson. We are all very happy for you both!

AND.....Over the recent school holidays one of our interns (and past student) Melody Messenger was married to Joshua. We wish you all the very best for your future together!