GENERAL INFORMATION
CAN YOU HELP KINDER?
TINKER ITEMS
Team Kinder is looking for donations of items that are in good condition but no longer work that we can take apart such as computer towers, toasters, kettles etc. As we only have flat-head screwdrivers and posi-drive/Phillips head screwdrivers, we can only accept items that can be unfastened with these screwdrivers. If you think that you can help us, please email/check in with me first. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any tinkering donations before they have been checked if they are suitable for our use. Please don't leave items outside the Kinder door or in Kinder while we're not there.
UNUSED PIPES
We are also looking for some clean and unused pipes to add to our sandpit play. If you think that you might be able to help please can you contact kmeese@bhcs.vic.edu.au or a member of Team Kinder.
THIS WEEK FROM YOUR PATHWAYS TEAM
VTAC opened this week! We will be checking in with all the year 12's this term, so keep an eye on the schedule for when you are booked. Mrs Whitworth will be available to answer any questions during lunchtime, Mondays and Tuesdays in the Restaurant.
You can contact us on pathways@bhcs.vic.edu.au?
This week's newsletter >> Envision
ILLNESS DURING WINTER
We remind families to please keep children at home if they are sick. This will help reduce the spread of illness while also helping to reduce absenteeism among students and staff due to illness.
BHCS INSTRUMENTAL TUITION PROGRAM
Private lessons are available in piano, drums, bass & guitar.
Lessons run throughout the day and usually last for half an hour. Please use the online application form found in the Parent resources section of the school website, or use the following QR Code.
BHCS CANTEEN
PREP – YEAR 6: The canteen is available for lunch orders on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. Primary students (Prep - Year 6) may pre-order lunch orders via the Flexischools app only. No window service.
YEAR 7 - YEAR 12: Are welcome to order at the Canteen window during recess and lunch
PERSONAL DETAILS
We would like to remind families that if your circumstances change in any way - this includes address, phone numbers, email address, custody arrangements and fee arrangements - please update your Operoo profiles and then contact the School as soon as possible. This will assist us in ensuring that any communications sent reach you. Please feel free to email any updates
to office@bhcs.vic.edu.au, so this can be passed on to the relevant departments.
ISV: THE PARENTS WEBSITE
Belgrave Heights Christian School is part of the Independent Schools Victoria network of schools. Independent Schools Victoria offers an initiative called The Parents Website. Here you will find a range of articles and newsletters. To learn more, please click here.
TREETOPS CAFE
The Café will be running every day except Wednesday. Senior students (Year 7 -12) are able to order food from the Café during break times. Only Year 11 & 12 students may use the tables and chairs in the Café.
ARE YOU IN FLEXISCHOOLS?
Families are reminded to download and subscribe to the Flexischools app. This is the portal where day to day reminders and information is distributed to the school community. To subscribe to your child's 2024 class group, please follow the below instructions.
THANK YOU FOR 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
CHILD SAFETY
Update to BHCS Child Safety Policy
As of 1 July, changes were made to the Reportable Conduct Scheme. The Reportable Conduct Scheme forms one part of the child safety protocols with which the school must comply.
The term 'employees' as defined in the Reportable Conduct Scheme has now been broadened. Our Child Safety Policy has been updated to reflect these changes.
Our Child Safety Policy is available from our website and can be viewed by clicking here
Additional child safety information that explains the Victorian Standards both in depth and in a simplified form can be found on our website by clicking here
Concerns about child safety can be directed to any of our Child Safety Champions listed on our website; they will be more than happy to connect with you to hear your concerns and find the best way forward.