Whole School Info (2 of 2)
Congratulations Eden
Eden Morgan (Year 5) and his sister Mietta (Year 1) are training partners in Little Athletics. On March 19, Eden competed at state level in the Little Athletics State Championships. We want to congratulate Eden for his wonderful accomplishment, acheiving first place in the Under 10s 1100m Race Walk. He competed against more than 20 other competitors in his age groups and finished with a time of 5 minutess and 58 seconds. Well done Eden!
BHCS Band
This term I have been planning the beginning of a Concert Band at BHCS. We have had one information night so far and we are collecting music, negotiating with instrumental teachers, and getting people interested in this exciting adventure. Early in Term 2, there will be a recruitment night where interested students come along to try out instruments that they might like to learn. Watch out for details about that and for application forms when they become available next term. Watch this space!
Mr Thompson
Term 2 Change of Finishing Time for Primary Year Levels
A letter has been sent home via email and Tiqbiz to all families in Primary year levels regarding a change in finishing time from 3.20pm to 3.15pm as of Term 2.
2016 ICAS Nominations
The ICAS Competition is a series of nationally administered test papers in English, Spelling, Writing, Science, Mathematics and more recently Digital
Technologies.
For the past 5 years, teachers have nominated gifted and talented students to sit the University of NSW ICAS Tests. BHCS has been blessed over this time in achieving some fantastic results – particularly last year where students achieved seven High Distinctions and even a prestigious gold medal for one of our Year 12 English students.
This year – in addition to teacher nominations – we are opening a limited number of nominations to parents who think that their child would enjoy the challenge of sitting the tests. The nomination process involves completing a form outlining why you think your child would benefit from participation.
To access this nomination form or find out more information, please email Mr Dickson - adickson@bhcs.vic.edu.au
Opportunity for Maths and Science Students to S.O.A.R.
Is your child gifted, talented or passionate about Maths or Science?
Chairo Christian School (Pakenham) facilitates two special SOAR days these Easter holidays, where teachers from various Christian Schools run extension workshops in Science and Maths… including our very own Mr Dickson and Mrs Eshuis!
These days run from 9:00am to 3:30pm and involve a choice of three workshops specifically designed to cater for extension activities to challenge participants and to inspire them to think creatively and to develop skills and attitudes that will help them to reach their God-given potential.
Workshop topics include ‘Sensational Senses’, ‘Mathematical Pentathlon’, ‘Funbers’, ‘So You Wanna Be A Gamer?’, ‘Electronics’… and more.
THURSDAY APRIL 7 (Year 3-6)
FRIDAY APRIL 8 (Year 7-9)
9:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Chairo Christian School – Pakenham Campus (585 Bald Hill Road, Nar Nar Goon 3812)
Cost: $60 per child + booking fee of $0.30 per child
For more information please email Mr Dickson – adickson@bhcs.vic.edu.au
iTzAAAfest
iTzAAAfest will be next term on April 21.
Theme: A Little Bit Country
Start planning your gear for iTzA - Costumes this year! Who's got the Olly Factor?
Also, we are looking for a Hairdresser Volunteer for a 'Hair Styling Workshop' for iTzAAAfest this year - if you would love to do this please email
areiher@bhcs.vic.edu.au
This year at iTzAAAfest, we are excited to have "Steve Messer's Strange Country" joining us! All are welcome to come along and see the show, Thursday, April 21 at 2.10pm. See last week's issue of the newsletter for more details about Steve Messer's Strange Country.