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Further Information re recent letter
There have been a number of requests for more information regarding the issues raised in the recent letter sent out to parents regarding proposed changes to the staffing exemptions for faith-based schools.
I recommend this article (and associate podcast) by broadcaster (and past Shadow Minister of Education in NSW) Stephen O’Doherty that was published on Wednesday:
https://hope1032.com.au/stories/open-house/2018/what-a-fine-mess-over-religious-freedom/
Andy Callow - Principal
Congratulations Ash W!
We would like to extend our congratulations to our recently graduated student Ash W who won the category of 'Best Overall Image' in a photography competition run through PSC - Photography Studios College!
The theme for the competition was 'Home is Where the Heart is'. Below can be found the winning photo and caption that accompanied it.
Congratulations Ash - enjoy spending your considerably large voucher from Nikon!
Awards Assembly
We will be holding our All School Awards Assembly (Prep to Year 12) at the School Gym on Friday, December 7 from 9.15am to 10.30am.
This provides us with an opportunity to recognise those students who have excelled in a particular area of their schooling in 2018. Please feel free to stay and visit our cafe at the completion of the assembly.
Employment Opportunity @ BHCS
Please find attached details of a Learning Enhancement Specialist vacancy within BHCS.
Applications and queries regarding this role can be directed to applications@bhcs.vic.edu.au
Applications close Monday, December 3.
Lost Property Will Shortly Be Donated
Our Lost Property areas (located at Reception & Junior School) are VERY full! If you have lost spectacles, keys, school uniform items, drink bottles, toy cars, books, casual clothing ....there is a very high chance it is in our lost property.
All unclaimed lost property will be donated to the Op Shop/Charity at the end of the school year.
Last Days for Year Levels
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, please note the following dates regarding the last day of school for Students:
Friday, 7 December
Final day of classes for Years 8 - 11
3.30 pm (Normal finish time)
Monday, 10 December
Final day of classes for Years 7
3.30 pm (Normal finish time)
Final day of classes for Years 5 - 6
3.15 pm (Normal finish time)
Tuesday, December 11
Final day of classes for Kinder - Year 4
- Kinder finish 1pm
- Prep-Year 4 finish 1.30pm
Celebration Night - all Students (further detail on the 'Upcoming School Events Page')