General Information (1 of 2)

END OF TERM 1

We would like to remind families that the last day of Term 1 is Friday, 8 April.

Finish times are as follows:

Kinder: 1.00pm

Prep- Year 6: 1.15pm

Year 7- Year 12: 1.30pm

BUSES:

Afternoon buses will depart at approx 1.40pm. Arrival times for afternoon bus users will be 2 hours earlier than their normal scheduled time

ie. if your child usually arrives at their stop at 4.11pm they will be arriving at 2.11pm on this day.

CANTEEN:

The school canteen will not be open on this day.

EASTER SERVICE - THURSDAY 7 APRIL

The school will be holding an Easter service next Thursday, 7 March. This is a great opportunity to bring students from all sub-schools together to celebrate such an important occasion in the life of the school.

Unfortunately, this is a student only event this year.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Students with cold and flu symptoms

Thank you to families who have been keeping their children home when they are unwell. If your child does have any type of cold and flu/covid-like symptoms, please continue to keep them home until they are well and use a rapid antigen test to check for covid. A reminder that the symptoms to watch out for are:

fever
chills or sweats
cough
sore throat
shortness of breath
runny nose
loss or change in sense of smell or taste.

Some people may also experience headache, muscle soreness, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Unfortunately, students who present with these symptoms while they are at school will be required to go home.

My child has tested positive? What should I do?

If your child tests positive, please advise the school as soon as possible (24 hours a day) via covid@bhcs.vic.edu.au with the day that they tested positive. They will need to isolate for 7 days. Your child will not be required to get a follow up PCR test. Positive results should also be reported via coronavirus.vic.gov.au/report or by calling 1800 675 398. Reporting your result ensures that support can be provided to you.

Negative tests do not need to be reported.

60 Day Exemption Periods

The exemption period for students who have tested positive for COVID-19, and who have completed their 7-day isolation period and are subsequently asymptomatic has been increased to a period of 60 days (previously 30). Students who fall within the 60 day exemption period are not required to isolate if someone else in the household becomes positive.

Covid emails

The School will continue to send out details of covid cases and household cases in each class as a daily evening email, where this information has a bearing on attendance in the previous 48 hours.

Masks including buses

Students in Year 3-6 and staff who work in these areas are still expected to wear masks at this point in time. As there is a mix of students on buses that include the Year 3-6 students and because buses are a confined space, all students must wear masks while they are on the bus. Should this change, we will inform families accordingly.

Explaining Vaccinations to children

Please find that attached flyer that gives helpful information on how to explain vaccinations to children.

Explaining Vaccinations.pdf

UNIFORM CHANGEOVER

Please be reminded that at the beginning of Term 2 there will be a uniform changeover period. Parents are asked to use their discretion as to which uniform is the most suitable for their child/ren to wear during the first two weeks of Term 2.

As of Monday, 9th May ALL students will be required to wear the full winter uniform.

If you are unsure about any winter uniform items, please refer to the Policy here

ALINTA (UNIFORM SHOP)

TERM 1 LAST DAY OF TRADE

The last day of trade for Alinta Uniform shop for TERM 1 will be Thursday 7th April, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

HOLIDAY TRADING

Alinta will be open during the holidays on

Tuesday 26th April between 9:00am - 2:00pm.

Alternatively, you can make your purchase online at www.alintaapparel.com.au.

TERM 2 UNIFORM SHOP (ALINTA) HOURS -

NEW DAYS & HOURS

As of Term 2 the uniform shop will be open at the following times:

Tuesday: 8.00am -12.00pm

Thursday: 12.00pm - 4.00pm

First Saturday of each month 9.00am -12.00pm

If you have any queries, please get in contact with Alinta.

Email: belgraveheights@alinta.com.au

Phone: 03 9754 6400 alintaapparel.com.au

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL BUS USERS

Families who make use of the School bus are reminded of the following:

Students must embark and disembark at their allocated stop and should not get off at a different stop without having made prior arrangements via buses@bhcs.vic.edu.au
Travel on alternative buses for social engagements is not permitted
If your Junior child/ren is being collected by a relative or friend from their PM bus stop, please email this arrangement to buses@bhcs.vic.edu.au

Should families require emergency travel they are encouraged to email buses@bhcs.vic.edu.au. In cases of emergency, where room is available, the School will work with families to find the most suitable arrangement.

BHCS PARENT HANDBOOK

A friendly reminder to families that the school has a Parent Handbook to help answer any queries you may have, all in one handy place. This handbook has recently been updated and can be found on the School's website.