Things you need to know (2 of 2)
Absentees
Families are reminded to contact the school if a child is going to be absent. As a school, we are legally required to make note of a student’s absence and the reason for their absence. You can inform the school of your child’s absence by leaving a voicemail message, contacting Reception directly, emailing, or sending a note. Voicemail messages can be left by dialing 299 at any time during the welcome message or after hours message. Emails can be sent to office@bhcs.vic.edu,au
In cases where the School does not appear to have received advice, families will be contacted to inquire about the child’s whereabouts.
Bushfire Management Plan
Many families will be wondering what procedures we have in place in case of emergency during the warmer season.
Attached is a letter from our Principal regarding Bushfires and Disaster Management.
BHCS is on the BARR (Bushfire At-Risk Register). This means the School is required to follow a certain set of guidelines during extreme fire days, and will be closed on days deemed to be Code Red. This means that on Code Red days, no persons will remain at school and out-of-school care will be cancelled.
As part of the BARR, we were audited in 2017 in relation to our Emergency Procedures and the maintenance of the school's grounds in relation to fire risk. The School would like to reassure families that we successfully passed this audit. We continue to review our emergency procedures on a regular basis to ensure we maximise the safety of our entire School community.
An article by Independent Schools Victoria gives more insight on this and can be read by clicking on the link below:
https://www.theparentswebsite.com.au/schools-prepare-for-fire-season/
Lockers, Padlocks and Valuables
We remind all Secondary families that all students should have a padlock for their locker. This is to ensure the contents of the locker remain safe and are only accessible by your child. We encourage the use of combination padlocks to avoid instances of lost or forgotten keys.
It is important to remember that no valuables should be stored in lockers overnight, this includes items such as specialised calculators, laptops, money or other items of value. The school takes no responsibility for items of value left in lockers overnight.
Hats
A reminder that hats are a compulsory part of the school’s uniforms during Terms 1 & 4.
Canteen
The School Canteen operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week. They are currently using their Spring/Summer menu, a copy of which is attached. It can also be found on the School’s website.
Don't forget that Canteen Online Ordering is also available through FlexiSchools. Payments can be processed online via Visa Card, Mastercard or Bank Transfer. This means less paper bags, cash, envelopes, etc. at school.
Ordering online is simple. Head to www.flexischools.com.au and click "Register". Once you register your email address, you will be sent further instructions via email.
Please ensure that you read and are aware of all the Terms and Conditions when you register.
Discovery Centre Opening Hours
The DC is open before school from 8.30am and after school until 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, and until 4pm on Fridays. The DC is to be used for Secondary aged students to study and for Primary aged students who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. We strongly encourage parents to come into the DC with their Primary aged children and make use of the great facilities we have to offer.
Please be aware that any Junior Primary students who have not been collected by 3.45pm will be taken to the After School Care Service. It will then be necessary for parents to collect their child or children from the service. Charges may apply.