BCC Prayer Warriors

We are privileged to be able to run a monthly prayer morning. It’s a treat to pray for new families, students and staff, share some coffee and cake and enjoy great conversation. Everyone is welcome to join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 8:45am – 9:30am to pray alongside parents and local churches. Come for a bit, or come for the whole time.

Please sign-in at the College Office. We meet near the Weathershed in the College Garden. Simply follow the signs.

For more information or to ask for personal prayer, please email prayerwarriors@bcc.nsw.edu.au.

Thanks to Wendy for the nice reminder that prayer is about relationship, it is not a ritual …. “As we pray “Our Father in heaven,” God answers by imparting a childlike love and trust to our souls. When we address God as Father, every prayer transforms from ritual to relationship.” How beautiful is that picture of us calling on our Heavenly Father, and in response to that acknowledgement, He floods our souls with love and trust in Him.

Check out the prayer focus areas and upcoming dates in the image below.

Prayer Points:

• College Vision & Purpose: Pray that our College continues to be a place where God’s purpose is evident in all that we do. May our vision remain aligned with His plans, and may our leadership, staff, and students be guided by faith, wisdom, and love. Pray for strength, unity, and inspiration as we move forward into all that God has for us.
• New Finance team members: Pray for Kevin as he joins us as a Finance Officer, working two days per week. Pray also for Nimali as she moves into an Assistant Finance Officer role, taking on additional responsibilities in accounts payable while continuing payroll processing. May both of them feel welcomed, supported, and equipped for their new roles.

Primary

26.03.25 | CIS Swimming

Secondary

10.03.25 | Yr10 & Yr11 White Card Training
11.03.25 | Zone Touch Football Gala Day
14.03.25 | PI Day

Whole College

07.03.25 | Schools Clean Up Australia Day
07.03.25 | Interschool Chess Challenge
11.03.25 | Parent Connect
18.03.25 | Cross Country Carnival
21.03.25 | Harmony Day
26.03.25 | All Schools Triathlon

Our College Calendar is available on our website where you can be kept up-to-date with events throughout the year. Closer to the event parents and carers will receive communication via the Sentral Parent App and/or email.

Belmont Christian College holds its annual Cross Country Carnival for all students from Years 2 to 12 at Croudace Bay Park. This year it will be held on Tuesday, 18 March. Students should be at Croudace Bay (near the basketball court/ tennis wall) at 9am. Beginners to Year 1 will have normal classes at the College.

As with our other carnivals, where possible, we ask that parents transport students to and from the Carnival. College buses will be running to and from the College for those who cannot make their own way to Croudace Bay Park. These students need to arrive at the College by 8.40am, meeting under the weathershed.

There will be supervision for students back at the College following the carnival if parents are unable to take their child from the carnival.

We will be holding a BBQ cooked back at the College for any students returning to school who wish to order a sausage sandwich lunch. Information about ordering will be distributed shortly.

Cancellation due to inclement weather will be advised through the Sentral Parent App.

Parents are encouraged to attend and support the day. 

What is my prop all about?
The nature objects represent my love for the beach and spending time outdoors. The tennis racquet represents my favourite ball sport among the many I enjoy.

What church ministries excite me?
Working alongside kids and youth.

What does a lazy afternoon look like for me?
Some level of activity feels best for me, whether it’s going for a ride down to the beach on the e-bike with the kids, going for a surf, going for a run, or taking a walk in Glenrock.

The best thing about working at BCC is…
Working within an incredibly welcoming, friendly, and supportive team of people who share a common faith in Jesus Christ.

What is my prop all about?
Most of what I own is currently in storage for a while; but I do have this patchwork Batman Pop vinyl. I do like Batman and comics, so at least the prop is still relevant.

What church ministries excite me?
I really enjoy Youth Ministries and the Welcome Team.

What does a lazy afternoon look like for me?
I would spend time with my dogs either going for long walks or relaxing at home.

The best thing about working at BCC is…
I have found all the people to be amazing!

What is my prop all about?
I love to travel! I have had the privilege of visiting many different countries throughout my life and I’m so excited to keep exploring God’s beautiful creation.

What church ministries excite me?
I absolutely love youth and young adults ministries! I’m so grateful to be a youth leader at my church and love seeing young people grow and come to know God.

What does a lazy afternoon look like for me?
Going for a walk on the beach in the afternoon sun with my Husband, and then getting comfy at home with a book on my Kindle or a good TV show.

The best thing about working at BCC is…
Working with supportive and kind staff while looking after our lovely students!

What a blessing! At our End of Year festival we managed to raise and donate a total of $4,925.46 to help our neighbours in need right here in Belmont. We pray that this money might go into the community and have a great impact as we trust it to our God who multiplies and his work through Belmont Community Care.

The Christmas hampers collected by our students and presented at the End of Year Festival have now found their way to homes in need across our community. These generous gifts have provided comfort and practical support to so many, making a real difference in people’s lives.

Donations of food continue to be appreciated, helping to restock the food store and ensure Belmont Community Care can keep serving those who need it most.

Right now, there’s also an opportunity to lend a hand! Volunteers—whether for a short time or ongoing—are needed to help cook and set up for Monday afternoons, where free meals are served to those doing it tough. If you’re available, your support would be invaluable. If you think you could lend a hand contact b.roach1@bigpond.com

Most importantly, we ask that you continue to keep Belmont Community Care in your prayers. As the social justice arm of Belmont Baptist Church, they work closely with the College to support those in need, and we believe prayer is just as vital as any practical assistance we can offer.

Thank you to everyone who has given, served, or prayed—it all makes a difference!

We are excited to announce a local Church and Youth Group Directory. It is our hope these might be a valuable resource to our BCC community and especially think of new families as they join our College.

We are now updating the directory to include those churches and youth groups attended by our families. We would appreciate submissions to either update and correct or add new Churches and new Youth Groups. To nominate your church or youth group, or to update its details, click the join our directory button at the top of the pages:

Church Directory

Youth Group Directory

We are thrilled to introduce MathsHub, a new initiative that supports students in their Mathematics learning.

MathsHub will be open every Wednesday at lunchtime in S3, where a Maths teacher will be available to assist students with:
Homework and classwork
Revising tricky concepts
Asking any Maths-related questions

There’s no need to sign up—students can simply drop in whenever they need support. This is a great opportunity for students to strengthen their understanding and build confidence in a supportive learning environment.

We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable resource!

For all major announcements regarding College Life, student reports & absences, calendar access, newsletters, excursion permissions, fee payments and much more, the College uses the Sentral Parent App. If you have not already, please download the Sentral Parent App by searching ‘Sentral for Parents’ in the App Store on your smartphone and ensure that notifications are enabled within the App. Set up instructions can be found here. If you have any trouble registering, please email the College on sentral@bcc.nsw.edu.au and our friendly IT department will support you through the process.

Belmont Christian College has retained the Zone Swimming title for the fourth consecutive year, winning the Hunter Zone Swimming Carnival. An outstanding achievement by our swimmers!

Our team of 26 swimmers gave their all at Newcastle University with some terrific times and personal best results. Incredibly, 20 of those swimmers will swim this week in the Olympic pool at Homebush as they take on Christian Schools from all over NSW in the CSSA Swimming Carnival.

Congratulations to the following students who were recognised in their respective Age Championship at the Zone Carnival.

Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole and into a world of wonder! This year’s Secondary School Musical, Alice in Wonderland, promises to be an extraordinary and unforgettable journey filled with music, adventure, and sensational theatrical spectacle.

Join Alice as she ventures into the curious and whimsical world of Wonderland, encountering an eccentric cast of characters—from the mischievous Cheshire Cat to the hurried White Rabbit, the delightfully mad Mad Hatter, and the formidable Queen of Hearts. With toe-tapping musical numbers, fascinating costumes, and a stage transformed into a dreamlike fantasy, this production will be a feast for the senses!

Our talented cast and crew are bringing this classic tale to life with stunning choreography, breathtaking set designs, and a musical score that will transport you straight into the heart of Wonderland.

Save the Dates
There will be six performances running from Wednesday, 4 June to Saturday, 7 June 2025 at Warners Bay Theatre.

More details, including ticket information, will be available soon on the school website. Don’t be late for this very important date!

We are currently seeking sponsors for our Secondary School Musical. This is a wonderful opportunity for our BCC Business community to get involved and be a part of the magic! We are offering a compelling sponsors package including inclusion in our promotional material before and during the Musical, on signage, programmes and across our campus. More information can be found on our website-
https://bcc.nsw.edu.au/support-our-community/

Thankyou to our sponsors Knight Frank Newcastle who have already jumped on board!

Belmont Christian College are now outsourcing instrument hire to an external company ‘Musicorp Australia’. This is a highly reputable and well-established company that provides flexible and affordable instrument hire, an abundance and variety of different instruments, and allows you the choice of 6, 12 or 36 month rental periods, with the option of buy-back and pre-loved instruments.

Please find their details and more information on this website –https://www.musicorp.com.au/categories/

Any current BCC instrument hires will continue as per the existing contract. New instrument hires from Term 1 2025 will be through Musicorp Australia.

Our College Music Tutors Program offers students the chance to develop their musical skills with expert tuition across a range of instruments. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, our experienced tutors provide personalised lessons in:
🎹 Piano
🎸 Guitar & Bass Guitar
🎤 Singing
🎶 Flute
🥁 Drums & Percussion

Lessons are held during school hours and are tailored to suit each student’s ability and musical interests. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to grow as a musician!

For more information please visit our College website at https://bcc.nsw.edu.au/music-tutors

A large number of glasses have accumulated in the office, handed in as lost and found. If your child is missing glasses please come to the office to see if they may have been handed in to office staff.

The following activities and services are offered by external providers and may be beneficial to your family. These services focus on strengthening student wellbeing or academic capacity. While these services are not explicitly from a Christian worldview, they do provide insights based on human wisdom and evidence based research. However, personal discretion as to whether these services align with your own beliefs will be required. Such services are NOT fully endorsed by the College, but are made available for families to make their own judgement and decision.

For students interested in learning more about this exciting nursing career opportunity at Hunter New England Health. There are several information sessions on the program where they will be answering any questions. Meeting links to each session are included in the attached flyer.
 
Wednesday, 26 February, 6pm-7pm
Wednesday, 5 March, 6pm-7pm
Wednesday, 9 March, 6pm-7pm

Support a cause that’s meaningful to you by purchasing a Membership to The Entertainment App.

20% of each Membership purchase will go directly to your chosen Fundraiser.

Entertainment Memberships are now 100% digital. Saying goodbye to the iconic Book wasn’t easy but the new Entertainment Memberships start anytime and are valid for 12 months from activation. Packed with thousands of substantial savings to delight and inspire, an Entertainment Membership is your pass to exclusive offers and quality experiences, activities and benefits. The digital membership is easy to download to start using instantly. New offers are added weekly for ongoing value all year round.

Benefits of the App include:

~ User-friendly: Instantly search and redeem offers or check out the Near Me tab to find offers, wherever you are.

~ Memberships start anytime: Flexible start date, Memberships are valid for 12 months from when you activate.

~ Multiple devices: You can still share your Membership with your family. Encourage your partner and kids to download the App so they can access valuable savings when out.

~ Convenient: The App means that as long as you have your phone, you have your Membership too (no more lugging around the book).

~ Easy gifting: We’ve made it simpler than ever to gift an Entertainment Membership – simply purchase from your chosen fundraiser and the gift Membership will be delivered instantly to your inbox.