School News

General Reminders

• The school newsletter is published fortnightly. Please familiarise yourself with the Calendar of Events located at the back of the newsletter. Due to Term 1 being an extremely busy term, this, combined with Compass, will be the best place to access information relating to all upcoming events during the term. Upcoming events will be listed at the earliest possible opportunity, however this is dependent on dates being finalised in time for publishing.
• 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, with the room/location yet to be confirmed. For further information, please speak to Mr McClure.
• After school Basketball will be running again this term, from 3:30pm - 5:00pm every Thursday in the gym. All students are welcome to attend.
• Doctors in Schools will operate fortnightly on a Tuesday. Please see Jackie or Mrs Newberry for further information or to make an appointment.

Uniform

• 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.

Hands on Learning 2023

It has been a successful start to the year in the Hands on Learning Shed, with students kick-starting the term by building a flatpack shed to house some of their equipment. 

Each year, a team of Hands on Learning students work within the school and also collaboratively with various community groups, undertaking different projects that build their social interaction and practical knowledge skills. Students are then able to build on these skills in other environments, such as the  classroom or within their local sporting team, clubs etc. 

Working together, the team erected the shed from scratch, requiring them to follow instructions and delegate roles within the crew. We will keep you updated with their projects and progress throughout the year!

VCE Business Management

To aid their studies in VCE Business Management, students were asked to build a structure that could support a marshmallow using just spaghetti, marshmallows and tape. 

Whilst completing this task, students were asked to identify entrepreneurial qualities, personal motivations behind starting a business, and business opportunities. The purpose of the exercise was to help them gain a greater understanding of management skills, styles and cultures within businesses. Working in pairs, students enjoyed the interesting challenge and had some fun with marshmallows at the same time!

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.

Upcoming Vaccinations

Year 7 vaccinations will be held on the 14th of March, with notes and vaccination cards to be sent home shortly. Please keep an eye out for these, as it is essential they are filled out and returned by the vaccination date.