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BHCS REMEMBERS THE ANZACS
BY JOY MCGRATH (SPECIAL GUEST AND PAST STAFF MEMBER)
This year our Anzac service was on the 80th anniversary of the fall of Singapore, the bombing of Darwin and other northern Australian cities by the Japanese, and the Kokoda campaign.
It was a privilege to single out veterans related to families in our school community who were serving in our nation’s military at this pivotal point in our history.
Ably led by Mr Andrew Ware and supported by student leaders from Senior, Middle and Junior levels, these veterans’ stories were told.
The Junior Choir sang ‘Our Wall of Heroes’ about the school’s Armistice Peace Garden accompanied by Gerry Holmes.
Beautiful wreaths were created by Mrs Leanne Webster, and the Prep students honoured our veterans with their own hand made poppies.
When the entire auditorium fell silent for a minute of respect for the fallen, you could have heard a pin drop. It was a truly moving experience.
DISCOVERY CENTRE NEWS
WHAT A CHANGE!
In the last two weeks, the Discovery Centre has been turned inside out.
All books, games and Makerspace items were removed from shelves and the whole area cleared as the old grey carpet was taken out and wonderful new carpet squares installed. They look fantastic and it's a little bit like walking on clouds.
A HUGE thanks to the Maintenance Team and DC Team for the mammoth effort in deconstructing and reconstructing the DC in time for Term 2!
ANZAC DAY DISPLAY
The school wishes to thank the Upwey-Tecoma RSL for once again allowing us to borrow war related artefacts for display in our Discovery Centre, and a big thanks you to Joy McGrath for organising this.
Students have been able to learn about life during the war with original artefacts like ration packs, kit bags and uniforms!
YEAR 10 SUMMIT CAMP
BY GEORGIE ARMSTRONG (YEAR 10 TEAM LEADER)
The last week of term was the beginning of the holiday period for Year 10s as we ventured off for 3 days to Traralgon to participate in our adventure camp, Summit Adventure.
The forecast was terrific, having experienced a deluge of rain the week before, but this did not deter the campers! In fact, the thought of more muddy conditions made for a more exciting prospect.
The students were split into 6 activity groups with a camp guide and a BHCS staff member who accompanied each group throughout the challenges and adventure. We participated in high ropes, high swing, and dark caves just to name a few.
Though nothing prepared us for the Tough Mudder course that was scheduled for our last activity of the day. Everyone got involved, without discrimination, the course was timed and the competition was on! Students and staff got soaked, muddy, bruised and tested but this was all part of the camp's objectives; to build resiliency and to work cooperatively as a group.
The students were amazing supporters and encouragers of us oldies, and how wonderful it was to work alongside the students where in fact, the roles were reversed.
A massive thank you to all the students who stepped up to motivate and encourage all the members of their group; it was such a team bonding experience, which I personally will remember and be most thankful for.
Thank you also to the amazing staff who got involved in every part of the adventure and stepped outside their comfort zones to join the crew in meeting the objectives of the camp.
What a team effort Year 10... well done!
FROM SUMMIT CAMP STAFF
Our team had an absolute blast with your teachers and students. There were plenty of highlights and breakthroughs throughout the camp. Our coaches have written a blog based on your camp.
You can have a read here :
https://bit.ly/BelgraveHeightsChristianSchlYr10Blog
Gippsland LEGO Education Pop Up
BY ALLEN DICKSON (ENRICHMENT CO-ORDINATOR)
Late last term, I had the opportunity to represent BHCS at a LEGO Education Pop Up event in Gippsland. As a LEGO Education Ambassador, I was invited to be a part of the team who demonstrated various platforms for teachers. I was able to give really practical advice to schools - from talking about our own whole school progression in coding and robotics, to helping teachers see how easily it is that they can integrate DigiTech into a Numeracy lesson.
I think that the best part of the day - for both myself and the visiting teachers - was that it was teacher-to-teacher. We all knew the same struggles and little victories in getting a class excited about technology. We were able to share tips and tricks that make a robotics class run smoothly.
Importantly, we were able to pool our experiences with platforms that we know in a world where keeping 'on top of' new developments is almost a full time job!
Personally, this Pop Up reminded me that teaching is more than just what we do in our own BHCS classrooms. We are a part of a bigger network of educators, students and support staff.
God has given us all a unique place and perspective in this bigger picture, and we all have something to offer each other.
