Beaufort Secondary College Newsletter

School News

General Reminders

  • Students are no longer 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.
  • Guitar Club will once again be running on a Friday lunchtime, in the Drama Centre. For further information, please speak to Mr McClure.
  • Breakfast Club is held at 8:30am each Wednesday in the Student Centre; all students welcome.
  • After-school Basketball will be running again this term, from 3:30pm - 5:00pm every Thursday in the Gym. There will also be other activities and light refreshments provided. All students are welcome to attend.
  • Doctors in Schools will operate fortnightly on a Thursday. Please see Jackie or Mrs Newberry for further information or to make an appointment.
  • 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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doctors In Schools Program

 

 

AED Installation

We have recently installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the School Office, positioned just outside the office door. While we hope never to have to use this device, it is an extremely important addition to both the College and Primary School.

Footy Tipping Stats 

Although he didn't have such a great round with his tips, Ian 'Triggy' Trigg is still sitting atop the leaderboard, with a comfortable 3 point lead. Hot on his heels, we have Ben Grant, Mr Lindorff and Mr. Tatchell all sitting on 77 and eager to snatch the lead at the earliest opportunity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Reads in the Library

 

Career Opportunities

Every considered a career in the Navy? As well as many fantastic opportunities and experiences, one of the often overlooked aspects, are the friendships you make along the way. Take a look a the video below to hear about Georgia and Zoe and the bond they formed while working side-by-side in the Navy.

CSEF Information

CSEF- Camps, Sports and Excursions Funds

 

The CSEF is an annual payment to the school to be used towards camps, sports and/or excursion expenses for the benefit of the eligible student.

To be eligible: a parent or legal guardian of a student attending a Secondary School must:

  1. Hold a Veterans Affairs Gold Card or a current Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) OR Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) OR
  2. Be a temporary Foster Parent and:
  3. Submit an application to the school by the due date

Payment Amounts:

Secondary School students      $225 per year

The CSEF is paid directly to your child’s school and will be allocated by the school towards camps, sports and/or excursion costs for you child.

The school will require a copy of your current Health Care Card

CSEF forms are available from the General Office.

Applications close on the 23rd June 2023.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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