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WINTER REMINDER
Autumn is here....and Winter is coming. We are starting to see some shivering students who could do with a few extra layers.
Please help your children to dress appropriately for the cold weather. They can wear a singlet or plain white t-shirt underneath a school uniform for additional warmth. Make sure ALL your jumpers, beanies, gloves or scarves are labelled or identifiable.
Let's keep safe and warm and healthy!
CYBERSAFETY
ThinkUKnow's Top Five Tips for Parents and Carers
Have open conversations, often
The most important tip we can give you is to start talking to your child regularly about their online activities and interactions.
Supervision is essential
This means knowing what your child is doing online, who they are interacting with and what platforms, apps or games they are using.
Be approachable if your child needs help
Coming forward isn’t always easy and your child may feel reluctant to tell you about online issues if they believe they will be punished or have their devices taken away. This also makes children more secretive about device use and at greater risk of exploitation.
Check privacy settings
We recommended that you research and understand app settings, including privacy settings. This could include turning off location settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions.
Know how to report
If something goes wrong online, it is critical your child is supported. You need to know how to take action and report.
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
RITCHIES COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM
Families who choose to shop at Ritchies are able to nominate BHCS as their School. Ritchies then provides funding to us through their Community Benefits Program. Simply download the app to get started!
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 (June 4)
If you have any queries, please get in contact with Alinta.
Email: belgraveheights@alinta.com.au
Phone: 03 9754 6400 alintaapparel.com.au
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.
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 food from the cafe.