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Procedures for the Bushfire Season

BHCS is a school listed on the Department of Education's Bushfire At-Risk Register (BARR).  This means our School will be closed on days deemed to be Code Red.  On Code Red days no staff will remain at school and out-of-school care will be cancelled.  

Attached is more detailed information on Code Red days and the steps that families should take in times of high fire danger.  This document also includes links to up-to-date information on this year's fire season.

We continue to review our emergency procedures on a regular basis to ensure we maximise the safety of our entire School community.

Sun Smart in Term 4

As the weather begins to warm up, it is strongly encouraged that students bring a labelled,  reusable water bottle to school each day to ensure that they stay sufficiently hydrated. 

Students are permitted to take a water bottle in to their classes with them. 

Hats are to be worn by all students during recess and lunch times. SPF 30+ plus broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen should be applied daily before going outdoors.

Daily temperatures should not be used as a guide to when sun protection is needed. When the temperature is cool, it means there is less infrared radiation, but UV levels can still be high. Students are reminded to be extra cautious. Don’t forget to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP!