Beaufort Secondary College Newsletter

School News

General Reminders

  • Students are not permitted between the Drama Centre and the Primary School play area, with the exception of going to and from a PE class in the Gym or a Student Assembly in the Drama Centre.
  • Students are not to remain in corridors during recess and lunchtimes unless advised otherwise by a staff member.
  • For safety reasons, there is to be no running in and around the school buildings; please save this activity for the school oval and/or the basketball courts.
  • Please ensure you are attending class with all the necessary items you need to learn (charged laptop, stationery, exercise and text books and any required homework).
  • All sign-up sheets for inter-school sports will be placed on the sports noticeboard in the Link corridor. We encourage students to try out new sports in addition to those they are passionate about. Due to there being a limited time to submit teams in any given sport, we ask that you please sign up for your chosen sport/s as early as possible.
  • Sports equipment can be collected from and returned to the Year 12 Common Room, located opposite the library, each recess and lunchtime. Please ensure you are responsible for what you borrow, making sure to return it and have your name ticked off prior to your next class.
  • Breakfast Club is held at 8:30am each Monday and Wednesday in the Student Centre; all students welcome.
  • If you have misplaced an item on school grounds, please see Mrs Newberry in the Library to check the 'Lost Property' box.

Say 'No' to Bullying and Racism

Beaufort Secondary College prides itself on providing an inclusive environment for students to learn and grow. We have a zero tolerance policy towards racism and bullying of any kind. Further information can be located on our website; beaufortsc.vic.edu.au, under the policies tab.

Uniform Reminders

Now that the weather is beginning to cool, we ask that families and students make the necessary changes to uniforms to accommodate the change in climate. We have a variety of options available for purchase from Crockers Ballarat, to keep you warm on the colder days. Hooded jumpers and non-uniform coats, for example, Kathmandu Jackets, are not permitted to be worn and you will be asked to remove them, so please leave them at home.

All students are required to attend school in complete school uniform, including school hats, beanies, socks and shoes. Please refer to the school website, beaufortsc.vic.edu.au, for all uniform requirements. If, for any reason, it is not possible for a student to attend in their full uniform, students will require a note from a parent or guardian stipulating the reason. If you have financial concerns relating to the uniform, please speak with one of our Assistant Principals, Simon De Zoete Spiero, Jackie Kerr or Kate McGinty, at the earliest opportunity. Uniforms can be purchased from Crockers, Ballarat.

  • Skirts, dresses and shorts must be of an acceptable length (generally between the knee and mid-thigh)
  • Hats and beanies are not to be worn inside, including both corridors, classrooms and the Gym. Please don't wait to be asked to remove them.
  • Hair past shoulder length is to be tied up at all times. Once again, please don't wait to be asked to do so. If you do not have a hair tie, please see Mr. De Zoete Spiero.
  • Earring studs, small sleepers and discreet necklaces may be worn, while the only facial piercing permitted is a small nose stud. Students will be expected to remove all other facial piercings and visible jewellery, including rings.
  • Discreet and natural makeup and nail polish are acceptable

Yard Duty Supervision

We would like to remind parents, guardians and students of our before and after school supervision times. The school grounds are supervised between the hours of 8:30am until 3:40pm or until the last bus departs. Outside of these hours, school staff will not be available to supervise students.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club runs every Monday and Wednesday morning from 8:30am in the Student Centre. This is a joint initiative of the Victorian Government and Foodbank and provides students with a variety of free, nutritious breakfast options including toast, muesli, yoghurt, pancakes, toasted sandwiches and fruit. Students are most welcome to come and help themselves to whatever they feel like on the day.

Lids for Kids

BSC is now a collection point for the 'Lids for Kids' program run by Rotary. The program encourages us to recycle clean, used milk bottle lids, rather than letting them go into landfill. If you have any that you would like to contribute, the collection box is located outside the Year 12 Common Room. Thank you to all those who have already contributed to the program.

Footy Tipping Stats

While Anthony Lindorff holds steady at the top of the table, Ian 'Triggy' Trigg is attempting a comeback, altering his tipping to reflect the trends in the game. Despite Triggy clawing his way over the rest of the pack, Anthony still maintains a clear 5 point lead as we head towards finals.

Fashion Forward

BSC students, Siena Grant, Kaitlyn Schneider and Tianna Blake, are currently undertaking a Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. The VET students, together with others in the course, will be holding a Fashion Show in which they will display garments they have styled and created as part of the course. 

 

The show will be held at Ballarat Christian College on Tuesday the 5th September from 6:30pm and tickets can be purchased through the QR code in the flyer below.

Jeans for Genes Day

The SRC crew would like to thank everyone who came dressed in jeans and denim for the Jeans for Genes Day fundraiser. Students did a great job dressing up in as much denim as possible, raising much needed funds for the Children's Medical Research Institute.

 

The prize for the Form Group with the most double denim per student went to 7B, with a third of students dressed, head to toe, in denim. Meanwhile, the prize for the Form Group that raised the most money went to 8B, who raised a total of $29 between 11 students, while the overall amount raised was a little over $200.

Last Day of Term SRC Fundraising Activities

The last day of Term 3 will see our SRC team host a range of activities and fundraising events. Students are invited to wear their footy colours and get involved. Participation in activities will require a gold coin donation per event and there will be hot dogs and drinks for sale at lunchtime. More information to come.

Bikes Wanted

BSC BIKE REPAIR PROGRAM

 

Have you got any broken or unused bikes that you would like to like to get rid of and are happy to donate?

Some of our Advance students have launched a Bike Repair Program in which old bikes will be repaired and restored, before being rehomed to people in need. Pick-up can be arranged by emailing program coordinator, Geoff Wright, at the following email address; geoffrey.wright@education.vic.gov.au OR through contacting the General Office on 

5349 2305

 

Thank you to those who have already donated bikes for the program; your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Doctors In Schools

The Doctors in Schools program continues to run, with a doctor available each fortnight. This is a fantastic initiative and we are very fortunate to have it at the school. If you would like to make an appointment, please see Jackie or Mrs Newberry. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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