General Information (2 of 2)
KINDER ENROLMENT 2023
If you have a child who is expected to start Kinder in 2023 and have not yet submitted an application, please contact the Registrar, Jodie Davis, as soon as possible. Applications close at the end of Term 2.
Students currently enrolled in the 3 year old program do not need to reapply.
RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS
Available for collection from Student Services every day between 9:30am and 4pm.
This window is a busy space and it is likely that wait times will occur. Students are asked to factor this in when collecting, ensuring that collection will not impact on class attendance.
GENERAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (GAT) 2022
As you may be aware, the General Achievement Test (GAT) is usually held each year in June, for all students undertaking a Year 12 VCE Subject.
This year, the date for the GAT has been set (by the VCAA) for Wednesday, 7 September.
All students enrolled in a Year 12 (Unit 3/4) VCE or VET Subject, as well as all Senior VCAL students will be expected to sit the GAT in 2022. More information will be communicated to families closer to the date.
BUS SEATS AVAILABLE
Great news! We have some availability on our school buses that service the following areas: Belgrave South, Belgrave Heights, Narre Warren (including North, South & East) Berwick, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully, Boronia and Knoxfield.
If you are interested in morning, afternoon or full-time travel for your child/ren please email buses@bhcs.vic.edu.au
CASUAL BUS USE
Due to limited spaces the School is unable to accommodate casual bus use requests. 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.
WELLBEING RESOURCES
We know that it can sometimes be hard to find the necessary resources in relation to mental health, bullying and family violence, especially when things are tough. For this reason, the School has a small webpage with links related to health and wellbeing resources. This can be found on the School's website under Other Resources or can be found here.
CYBERSAFETY
eSafety Commissioner - The eSafety Guide
Learn about the latest games, apps and social media, including how to protect your information and report harmful content.
The eSafety Commissioner provides information on each different app, to learn more, please click here
CHILD SAFETY
What is Grooming?
You may have heard of the term, ‘grooming’. Usually this term is used in relation to matters of child safety. In short, it means that someone is trying to gain a child’s trust for the purposes of intending to do harm to the child in the future. Grooming does not always relate to the child themselves, but may also be done through gaining the trust of a child’s parents or carers. Grooming behaviour has multiple aspects to it, so it’s important to know what these are.
The Australian Parenting website provides information on signs to look for in relation to grooming, not just when it relates to children of different age groups, but also as it relates to parents.
If you would like to learn more on recognising the signs of grooming, please head to the Australian Parenting website by clicking here
If you have any concerns at all in relation to matters of child safety, we encourage you to approach one of our teachers, email a home room teacher or a team leader, or advise someone in Administration that you need to speak to a senior leader about a child safety matter. Keeping children safe is our collective responsibility.
BHCS BUILDING FUND DONATIONS
With the expansion of our Junior School nearing completion and plans for further development in the senior area, we would like to give parents and friends of Belgrave Heights Christian School, the opportunity to make a donation to the BHCS Building Fund. A building fund donation provides the opportunity to contribute to the School in a very practical and permanent way which will provide learning opportunities to current and future students who will gain the benefits of the amazing new facilities.
Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by making a payment at reception or by bank transfer to the School’s Building Fund account as follows:-
Belgrave Heights Christian School Building Fund
BSB 633-000
Account No. 137 265 468
All donations to the Building Fund are tax deductible. If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, please ensure that you provide us with your full name, address &/or email address. If you have any queries, please contact Liz in the Finance Office at lmiko@bhcs.vic.edu.au
ISV - THE PARENTS WEBSITE
Belgrave Heights Christian School is part of the Independent Schools Victoria network of schools. Independent Schools Victoria offers an initiative called The Parents Website. Here you will find a range of articles and newsletters. To learn more, please click here.
ALINTA (UNIFORM SHOP)
TERM 2 UNIFORM SHOP (ALINTA) HOURS
NEW DAYS & HOURS
- Tuesday: 8.00am - 12.00pm
- Thursday: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
- First Saturday of each month 9.00am - 12.00pm (August 6)
If you have any queries, please get in contact with Alinta.
Email: belgraveheights@alinta.com.au
Phone: 03 9754 6400 alintaapparel.com.au
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.
BHCS CANTEEN
JUNIOR SCHOOL : The canteen is available for lunch orders on Wednesday & Fridays. Junior students (Prep - Year 4) can pre-order lunch orders via the Flexischools app.
MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL: Year 5-12s are welcome to order at the Canteen window during recess and lunch breaks from Tuesday – Friday.
The canteen is closed on Mondays.
TREETOPS CAFE
The cafe will be running every day except Wednesday for Senior School students. At this point in time, use of the restaurant seating will only be available to staff and Year 11 & 12 students. Year 7 - 12 Students are permitted to purchase takeaway food from the cafe.