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.

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

Prayer Points:

• Commencing Term 2: We thank God for a refreshing break and pray for renewed energy and focus as our students, staff and families begin Term 2. Ask for wisdom, perseverance and joy in the learning ahead, and that our students would grow in character, knowledge and faith throughout the term.
• Secondary School Musical: Please continue to uphold the cast, crew and staff as they work hard preparing for our upcoming musical. Pray for unity, creativity, and strength through long rehearsals. May this production glorify God and be a blessing to all who take part and attend.
• Mother’s Day: As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, we give thanks for the mothers, grandmothers, and carers in our community. Pray that they feel loved, appreciated, and encouraged. Lift up those who find this day difficult—may they be met with God’s comfort, peace and presence.

Primary

13.05.25 | Yr 1 Eyecare Plus Vision Screening
15.05.25 | Paul Kelly Cup
19.05.25 | Zone Girls Soccer

Secondary

15.05.25 | Yrs 10, 11 & 12 Careers Expo
16.05.25 | Yrs 7 & 10 Vaccinations
20.05.25 | Secondary Athletics Carnival
22.05.25 | Zone Netball Gala Day

Whole College

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.

Each year the College partners with Eyecare Plus Belmont to perform vision screening for Year 1 students. This will be happening on Tuesday, 13 May.

We would like to inform families that from Term 2, our BCC Community Playgroup will be moving from Thursdays to Wednesdays.

We look forward to continuing to provide a welcoming and engaging space for our families and little ones. Thank you for your understanding, and we can’t wait to see you on Wednesdays this term!

From 24 February to 21 March 2025 Transport for NSW will be focusing on school student Opal tap data to help plan better bus services.

It’s vital that your child remembers to tap on and tap off their Student or Child/Youth Opal card during this time – and every time they travel by bus.

Why is tapping on and off on the bus important?

The use of Opal cards is the primary way bus operators and Transport for NSW analyse demand for bus services. When students don’t use their Opal cards, their trip is not recorded. Therefore, buses may appear underutilised. Tapping on and off provides better data to plan better bus services.

How can you help?

Please remind your child to tap on and off and ensure your child has a valid Opal card (either a School or Child/Youth Opal card). To apply for a school Opal card, visit https://transportnsw.info/school-travel-apply.

Students may see onboard bus posters and Busways Community Relation Officers at afternoon loadings.

Together let’s get students into good habits of tapping on and tapping off with their Opal card.

At Belmont Christian College, we are committed to walking alongside our families as they navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s ever-changing world. That’s why we’re excited to continue our strategic partnership with Restore Parent Coaching, led by Shelby Brown. This trusted initiative is grounded in the respected framework of psychologist Dr. Jenny Brown (Ph.D.), offering parents practical, thoughtful support for building stronger family relationships.


Whether you’re seeking fresh insight or working through specific parenting challenges, Restore provides a safe space to reflect, grow, and be empowered. Learn more at restoreparentcoaching.com.au.

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.

This year’s school photographs are scheduled as below:

Secondary and Beginners #1 on Wednesday, 11 June 
Primary and Beginners #2 on Thursday, 12 June

We will be taking class group photos as well as individual and pre-ordered sibling photos.

ALL students are asked to wear their full FORMAL WINTER uniform (including blazer for Stage 6 students) to school on the day. Any students that normally wear Sport uniform on this day will do a lower intensity lesson in their formal uniform. For further information on our uniform requirements or the Uniform Shop please refer to our website.

Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph, the order must be placed no later than 10 June. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed. Pre Ordered sibling photos will be taken at lunch time on both days. Families with all Primary siblings will be taken on Thursday. Families with all Secondary siblings will be taken on Wednesday. Families that have a mix of Primary and Secondary siblings can choose either Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the day that suits their family best. 

Orders can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using the College’s unique 9 digit Advanced Order Code: P5L NEY LXP. Photo orders are due on Photo Day. If ordering online is not possible, order envelopes and cash can be returned to the photographer on Photo Day. Envelopes are available at the College Office. 

Should you have any queries concerning this year’s photographs or online ordering, please email enquiries@advancedlife.com.au. 

To order, go to: www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code: P5L NEY LXP  

Students from our College have recently undertaken an educational tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage, and democracy. 

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate was paid directly to the College upon completion of the excursion. 

Get ready for a journey like no other as our talented students bring Alice in
Wonderland to the stage in a vibrant and unforgettable production!

Follow Alice as she ventures into a curious world where nothing is quite as it seems.
Along the way, she meets a cast of unforgettable characters — from the Mad Hatter
and the Cheshire Cat to the Queen of Hearts — in a fast-paced adventure full of
twists, turns, and surprises.

With eye-catching costumes, inventive staging, dynamic performances, and catchy
songs, this show promises to entertain and impress. Every element has been crafted
to showcase the creativity and hard work of our students – it’s an experience the
whole family will enjoy.

Six performances across four days – 4 – 7, June 2025
Venue: Warners Bay Theatre
Click the link below to book your tickets – be quick so you don’t miss out!

Thankyou to our sponsors who have already jumped on board! Future sponsorship opportunities exist for our BCC business community, More information can be found on our website-
https://bcc.nsw.edu.au/support-our-community/

This week, our Year 8 students had the incredible opportunity to explore the Machu Picchu exhibition in Sydney, where they came face-to-face with over 130 ancient artefacts. The collection featured everything from intricate jewellery and funerary objects from royal tombs to one of the most impressive touring displays of ancient gold in the world.

This immersive experience brought history to life in a vivid and memorable way, perfectly complementing their current HSIE studies on the Spanish Conquest of the Americas. A truly golden opportunity to learn beyond the classroom!

Our Under 15 girls participated in the AFL Junior Schools Cup in Teralba on Thursday, 1 April, and they absolutely shined! The group of 18 girls from different year groups came together as a team with their goals being to encourage, communicate, outwork their opponents and play with full commitment. They did all of this well as a team finishing first place for the day with a 4-0 record while outscoring their opponents 136-6. 

It was a dominant performance by the midfield producing clearance after clearance. The wings outran their direct opponents all day, and there were 12 girls who contributed by scoring a goal. The athletic ability and fitness of the girls was evident as they didn’t slow down in their pressure and intensity all day. When the other teams had the ball, it wasn’t long before they were being tackled by a BCC player.

For the Year 7 girls, this was their first opportunity to represent the College at the Secondary level. They were nervous before the games began, but it was beautiful to see the Year 9 girls take them under their wings and lead them by their positive example with knowledge and encouragement. The leadership combined with the talent allowed the Year 7 girls to compete on the field with confidence and determination. They came together to make several great plays including a number of goals.

It was a wonderful day for the team as far as their results, but even more impressive was how they competed hard, with character and class. Congratulations Girls!

We are so proud to share that Mark Hall has officially qualified for the Ironman World Championships, to be held in Nice, France this September. This incredible milestone marks the fulfilment of a 27-year personal dream—a journey shaped by perseverance, discipline, and a deep trust in God’s strength and provision.

Mr Hall competed in Ironman Australia in Port Macquarie last weekend, receiving Legend Bib #10-418 for his 11th Ironman. The race was dramatically altered when the swim leg was cancelled due to poor conditions, turning it into a duathlon. While disappointed, he reset his mindset and launched into a strong bike leg, fuelled by determination (and a lot of PURE Sports Nutrition!).

Despite a challenging marathon, including cramps and fading legs mid-race, Mark found renewed strength in a simple mantra from his daughter: “Change your mindset.” With fresh energy and remarkable grit, he pushed through the final 10km, passing runners and crossing the finish line!

This was more than just a race; it was a personal victory years in the making. We thank God for how He has sustained and equipped Mr Hall, and we celebrate this inspiring moment with him.

Congratulations, Mr Hall! Your BCC family is cheering you on all the way to the World Championships!

We are thrilled to introduce MathsHub, a new initiative that supports Secondary School 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 Secondary students to take advantage of this valuable resource!

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.

The University of Newcastle is offering a range of informative sessions and webinars to help parents and carers support their children through their senior years and into university. These sessions are packed with practical tools, guidance, and insights on subject selection, pathways to uni, and more.

Upcoming Events:

TAFE to Uni Webinar
📅 Tuesday, 27 May 2025 | 🕔 5PM–6PM | 📍 Online
Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar
📅 Wednesday, 28 May 2025 | 🕕 6PM–7:30PM | 📍 Online

👉 Click here to view the full calendar and register

We’re pleased to share a fantastic opportunity for students aged 10–16 through our friends at SWELL Fitness in Redhead. Beginning Thursday, 15 May, SWELL will be running an 8-week Youth Program focused on developing strength, agility, cardiovascular health, mobility, and confidence in a supportive gym environment. Led by Siennah Pirona—owner, coach, and four-time World Sport Aerobics Champion—this program offers expert guidance in a fun, inclusive setting.

The program runs weekly on Thursdays at 4:30pm and costs $160 for the full term. For more information, contact Siennah on 0424 515 175 or find out more below:

https://swellfitness.com.au/

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.