RECEPTION / OFFICE HOURS

Please note the change of our office hours. Reception is open between 8.15am & 4.15pm each day of the school term.

Contact details:

Email : office@bhcs.vic.edu.au

Phone: 9754 6435

BHCS CANTEEN

PREP – YEAR 5: The canteen is available for lunch orders on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. Primary students (Prep - Year 5) may pre-order lunch orders via the Flexischools app only. No window service.

YEAR 6 - YEAR 12: Are welcome to order at the Canteen window during recess and lunch breaks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

TREETOPS CAFE

The Café will be running every day except Wednesday. Senior students (Year 10 -12) are able to order food from the Café during break times. Only Year 11 & 12 students may use the tables and chairs in the Café.

ALINTA (UNIFORM SHOP)

UNIFORM SHOP (ALINTA) HOURS

The Uniform Shop's hours are as follows:

Tuesdays: 8.00am - 12.00pm
Thursday: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
1st Saturday of Month - 9.00am-12.00pm

Email: belgraveheights@alinta.com.au

Phone: 03 9754 6400 alintaapparel.com.au

2023 SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNTS

We are currently in the process of issuing your annual school fees account. These are being be sent to you via email over the coming week, together with the information regarding the commencement of Direct Debit arrangements. This is a huge process so we appreciate your patience as we communicate with each family to provide their individual arrangements.

If you have not yet returned your Direct Debit Form, please do so without delay. Should you have any queries regarding your school account, please contact our Finance Office at schoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au

* If you have not received your fee email, please first check your ‘Spam’ folder prior to emailing us, as occasionally these emails can end up there.

ARE YOU IN FLEXISCHOOLS?

Families are reminded to download and subscribe to the Flexischools app. This is the portal where day to day reminders and information is distributed to the school community. To subscribe to your child's 2023 class group, please follow the below instructions.

HELP NEEDED: YEAR 10 MOCK INTERVIEWS

Please also see the latest issue of the Careers Newsletter here.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB - DISCOVERY CENTRE

Book Club is open, and, now more than ever, its an important and valuable tool to get kids back to reading! Children who read at home (or are read to) have a head start on reading success in school.

The Discovery Centre staff will organise Scholastic Book Club every term this year. The Book Club catalogue has a different selection of books offered for all ages. You’ll find award-winning books and bestsellers, as well as old and new favourites. The books span a wide range of children’s reading levels and interests and are inexpensive (some books cost as little as $2).

It is easy to order. The Book Club LOOP platform for parents allows you to pay by credit card. Your child’s order is submitted directly to school and the books will be delivered to class. For more information, go to scholastic.com.au/parents.

How to Order:

Website: scholastic.com.au/loop

App: The LOOP app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play

Return your order form to the DC Staff with the correct money

Each order helps earn free books and teaching materials for our school.

Orders due by Friday, 17th February 2022

GOVERNMENT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HEALTHCARE CARD, PENSION CARD HOLDERS AND FOSTER CARERS CSEF (CAMPS, SPORTS, EXCURSIONS FUNDING)

CSEF is Government funding that is available to families to offset the cost of camps, sporting events and excursions which form part of your school fees.

The applicant must be one of the following on the first day of Term 1 (30 January 2023) or Term 2 (24 April 2023):

a parent or carer who is the beneficiary of a financially means-tested card – please refer to the list of eligible cards below
a temporary foster carer
a student who is 16 years or older and holds a valid concession card (such as a Youth Allowance Health Care Card or Disability Support Pension Card).

Payments for 2023 are:

$125 per year for eligible Primary School students
$225 per year for eligible Secondary School students.

If you have any questions regarding the CSEF funding then please emailschoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au or contact the school office.

BHCS INSTRUMENTAL TUITION PROGRAM

The BHCS Instrumental Tuition Program is kicking off again this year. Private lessons are available in piano, drums & guitar.

Voice, wind and strings will be put on a waiting list until tutors become available - watch this space!

Lessons run throughout the day and usually last for half an hour. Please use the online application form found in the Parent resources section of the school website, or use the following QR Code.

CAMP AUSTRALIA - OSHC CARE

Virtual Information Sessions

Our Virtual Information Session offers a tailored online introduction to all families. This year, it will be held over two days (21 and 23 February), covering crucial elements of our services, including educators and team structure, CARE program, Your OSHC, and Rocketeers, as well as some of the most frequently asked questions regarding programs, bookings, billing and more. We highly recommend you share this information with families, click here to download our flyer.

BHCS MUSICAL ENSEMBLES

BHCS has a number of musical ensembles that students are welcome to be a part of. They are:

Primary Choir (Prep - 6) - Wednesdays, first half of lunch, in room Prep ZD (lower level)
Secondary Vocal Ensemble (Year 7-12) Wednesdays, lunch time, ROOM M1
Intermediate Band (Year 7-12, ability based, orchestral instruments) Thursdays, lunch time, ROOM M1
Bridging Band (Year 7-12, ability based, orchestral instruments) - Fridays, lunch time, ROOM M1
Senior Band (Year 11 & 12 only, auditioned, rock band instruments) - Fridays, lunch time, M building practice rooms.

Please email Caitlyn Bosch (Performing Arts Learning Leader) at cbosch@bhcs.vic.edu.au for all enquiries.

BHCS BUSES - AVAILABLE SEATS

We currently have available spaces on our Narre/Berwick, Upwey/Rowville, Emerald/Gembrook buses and some availability on the shuttle routes that service Belgrave and Belgrave Heights. Please contact buses@bhcs.vic.edu.au should you be interested in exploring transport options for your family.

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 Primary child/ren is/are 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.

CONVEYANCE & BUS ALLOWANCE 2023

Families who have applied for a Conveyance and/or Bus Conveyance Allowance in previous years do not need to complete a new form for 2023 - unless their circumstances have changed - for example, an additional child within their family has joined the school and/or they are now using the school bus.

Families who have moved address must submit a new application form in order to qualify for ongoing conveyance allowance. New families who believe they may qualify for the Conveyance Allowance are encouraged to complete a form and submit their applications if they have not already done so.

The eligibility criteria for the Conveyance Allowance is set by the Department of Education and is applied to a family's school fees. BHCS must be the nearest 'like' school, 4.8km or more from the residence. To obtain a copy of the necessary form(s) please email the office at schoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au

UPCOMING EVENTS

BHCS COFFEE MORNINGS - TUESDAYS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!