General Information
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COVID -19 Newsletter
All information related to COVID-19 and the school's actions in relation to this have been placed in a special newsletter that is being updated 'live'.
The day-by-day section of this newsletter has been updated to include the Government's most recent announcements. Please click here to access.
Cybersafety
Online Safety Basics
Help your children safely navigate their digital world and educate them to avoid harmful online experiences. Explore websites, games, apps and social media together and set some rules.
Your support and guidance can give your children the confidence to make sound decisions online ― and ask for help when they need it.
For more information, click here
Health & Wellbeing Resources
During difficult times, it can be hard to know where to go to get assistance. To this end, the School has made a Health & Wellbeing page available with links to organisations that can assist in areas of Mental Health and Family Violence. We also aim to make a short article available as part of this page.
This term's article is '11 tips for making friends through a confident mindset and social emotional intelligence'.
Please see the BHCS Health & Wellbeing page by clicking here
Alinta Uniform Shop - Update
With the lifting of current retail restrictions, the Alinta Uniform shop will be open in a limited capacity.
Families are encouraged to continue with the current Click and Collect or mail purchase options. Orders are fulfilled several times per week.
If you do require a fitting, this can only be completed via a pre-arranged appointment. This is due to the limited space in the shop and social distancing rules.
Should you need to have a fitting, please contact Alinta on belgraveheights@alinta.com.au
Unfortunately walk-in customers are not possible at this time. Please note payment via card is preferred.
Contact Free ordering:
Alinta are OPEN Online 24/7– Order online at https://shop.alintaapparel.com.au/web/login
The Uniform Shop can be contacted during shop hours via phone for any queries or phone orders.
Canteen & Cafe
We are happy to announce that the Canteen and Café is open
Hours of operation:
Canteen: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Cafe: 8.30am to 2.00pm every day except Wednesday
Due to current restrictions, it is necessary to put in place new guidelines which are set out as follows:
Canteen:
- All students from Prep to Year 8 must pre order their lunchvia the FlexiSchools app. This is a new arrangement for students from Year 5 to 8, who should now pre order rather than purchasing from the window at lunchtime.
- Lunch orders will be delivered to the relevant classrooms just prior to the lunch break.
- Only Year 9 & 10 students are able to order their lunch from the Canteen window.
- Secondary students may purchase recess snacks from the Canteen window but social distancing should be adhered to.
Café:
- Available to Year 11 & 12 students only.
- All purchases will be take-away.
- The café area has a maximum capacity of 4 people. No more than the required number of people should be inside the café area at any time, therefore only those purchasing should enter.
- To assist with the flow of people in this area, enter the Café from on the MPH side and exit via the external restaurant door.
Social distancing markers have been placed on the ground leading to the canteen and café. During recess and lunch, students are expected to maintain a reasonable distance from one another when lining up.
All food purchased from the café and canteen must be consumed outside. We cannot allow students to eat in the restaurant or the MPH foyer as this would be in in breach of current government guidelines related to inside dining.
Unfortunately, parents and other external visitors cannot use the Café at this time.
As restrictions ease, we will begin to relax these requirements.
Thank you for your understanding.
Online Webinar -- Starting Secondary School, Post Covid 19 with Dr Michael Carr-Gregg & Sharon Witt
The High School years can be filled with a mixture of trepidation, excitement, anxiety, and stress. Added to this, next year’s cohort of Year 7’s will be entering Secondary School following an unprecedented experience at school in Year 6, many spending much of it in lockdown and in a remote learning environment. In this highly engaging and informative presentation, experienced secondary educator Sharon Witt and adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg combine their wealth of experience at the coal face of working with adolescents to bring the most up to date research and strategies including the following topics:
What affects has lockdown and remote learning had on our students and will they be disadvantaged due to the pandemic?
- How can I help my child who is worried they have missed out on so much in Year 6 this year?
- Understanding the adolescent brain
- Managing change: timetables, new school, teachers
- Homework
- Navigating friendships
- Managing their Health: sleep, exercise, nutrition
- Understanding Mental Health concerns of adolescents and when to seek help
DATE: Wednesday 18th November, 2020
TIME: 7.30pm - 9pm
COST: $45 (includes booking fee)
ALL REGISTRATIONS will be posted a COMPLIMENTARY COPY of Michael & Sharon’s new book "Starting Secondary School" in the week prior to the presentation.