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2023 FEE SCHEDULE

Due to the pandemic, over the past two years the cost of camps has not been included in the fee schedule but have been billed to families separately and in addition to their school fees. 

In 2023 the cost of all year level camps, together with excursions, sporting events and any other outings, have been included in the Resource & Activities levy so that the annual fee invoice will be inclusive of all costs for the year (with the exception for any interstate or overseas trips).

For families who are struggling financially, BHCS may be able offer assistance through our Fee Assistance Program. Should you require such assistance, please contact schoolfees@bhcs.vic.edu.au to request an application form (please note that there is an application process and conditions apply).

WE ARE HIRING 

An opportunity to join our enthusiastic team here at BHCS has been placed on our website!  We're currently looking for:

• 2023 Physical Education Teacher
• 2023 Secondary Mathematics Teacher
• Learning Assistant - Integration Aide

If you, or someone you know, are interested in knowing more about these positions, read more by visiting https://www.bhcs.vic.edu.au/careers

All enquiries about these positions should be directed to applications@bhcs.vic.edu.au

BUS APPLICATIONS 2023

Bus Applications for 2023 are now closing. Should you wish to apply to use the school bus or shuttle service for 2023 please complete the attached application form and send to buses@bhcs.vic.edu.au by Monday, 24th October. 

THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA INFORMATION 

Thunderstorm asthma — be prepared this pollen season

Grass pollen season, which runs from October to December each year, brings an increase in asthma and hay fever symptoms. It also increases the risk of thunderstorm asthma. For people with asthma or hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever, thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life threatening.

BHCS will implement a range of measures to keep our school community safe when the risk of thunderstorm asthma increases.

Many of our staff are trained in asthma first aid, and we will monitor the VicEmergency app to receive thunderstorm warnings, and, where appropriate, keep students indoors when weather forecasts identify greater levels of risk. 

How you can prepare

During pollen season, there are some things you can do to prepare and protect yourself and your family:

• If your child has ever had asthma: talk to your doctor about what you can do to help protect your child from the risk of thunderstorm asthma, including updating your asthma action plan. Taking an asthma preventer properly and regularly is key to preventing asthma, including thunderstorm asthma.
• If your child has hay fever: see your pharmacist or doctor for a hay fever treatment plan and check if you should have an asthma reliever puffer. These are available from a pharmacy without a prescription.
• If your child has hay fever and experiences wheezing and coughing: it is important to make sure they don’t also have asthma. Speak to your doctor about an asthma action plan. 
• Where possible, avoid being outside during thunderstorms from October to December, especially during the wind gusts that come before the storm. Go inside and close your doors and windows. If you have your air conditioning on, turn it to ‘recirculate’.

Protect yourself this pollen season – managing asthma and allergies matters.

Remain vigilant for COVID-19

It is important for students to manage any hay fever or asthma symptoms, as these conditions can produce symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss or change to sense of smell or taste, which are similar to COVID-19 symptoms.

If your child experiences these symptoms in different or worse ways to their usual hay fever or asthma symptoms, medical advice should be sought.

Find out more

For more information, visit your general practitioner (GP) or visit the Better Health Channel. 

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB 

Orders due by Monday, 17 October

Please place your book club orders online or hand them to the friendly DC staff with your order form and correct money.

The timing of this catalogue provides a perfect opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts. If you are ordering gifts and would like to pick up your books in person, please make a note of this on your order or message the Discovery Centre(discovery@bhcs.vic.edu.au).

To order online go to scholastic.com.au/LOOP or for more information go to scholastic.com.au/parents.

Every book you order through Scholastic enables us to buy more resources for your children to borrow from the DC Library.