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:

• Fundraiser: Notes for the North Coast – Father, thank you for the opportunity to support those still recovering from recent floods. Thank you that Monday’s fundraiser, Notes for the North Coast, raised generous funds to truly bless those in need. Thank you for the partnership with MidCoast Christian School. May our combined efforts bring hope and practical support to their community.
• Non-Teaching Staff – Father, we give thanks for our incredible non-teaching staff. Thanks for the many and varied ways they keep our College running smoothly. Thank you for placing the right people in the right roles and for the way they serve with dedication and care.
• Coins for Compassion Day –Thank you, Lord, for our annual Coins for Compassion Day that’s coming up at the end of the term. Thank you for the opportunity it gives us to look beyond ourselves and respond to the needs of others. Bless Sue Fryer and her team as they plan and prepare; may their efforts be fruitful. Soften and prepare the hearts of our community to give generously and joyfully, reflecting your love and compassion.

Primary

26.06.25 | Parent Teacher Interviews Beginners #1
27.06.25 | Kindergarten Oakvale Wildlife Park Excursion
02.07.25 | Parent Teacher Interviews Primary and Beginners #2

Secondary

23.06.25 | Yr12 Biology Experiment Fest
24.06.25 | Yr12 Modern History Excursion
25.06.25 | Yr12 Biology, Physics and Chemistry Experiment Fests
03.07.25 | Yr12 University of Newcastle Visit
31.07.25 | Secondary Athletics Carnival
05.08.25 | Yr7 & 8 Parent-Teacher Interviews
12.08.25 | Yr9 & 10 Parent-Teacher Interviews

Whole College

04.07.25 | Coins for Compassion
05.07.25 – 27.07.25 | School Holidays

Save the Date

25.09.25 | Year 12 Graduation
11.11.25 | Year 12 Formal
26.11.25 | Year 6 Graduation Assembly
26.11.25 | Year 6 Graduation Dinner
27.11.25 | Year 10 Graduation Dinner
02.12.25 | End of Year Festival

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.

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.

We are excited to be holding another Coins for Compassion day on Friday, 4 July. The day will be similar to those in the past with the Primary School having a class competition for the longest line of coins and the Secondary School holding a Fair with Connect groups running stalls. The day is out of uniform and is a great way to end the term.

As a College, we sponsor six children through Compassion Australia, a Christian international development organisation that supports children living in poverty. We desire that students at Belmont Christian College develop compassion and concern for children living in poverty around the world.

Over the years, we have raised $60,000 for the sponsorship of our children and the work of Compassion. Our College staff sponsors Byron from Uganda, and the student body sponsors Chepkemoi Ruth from Kenya, Dodong from the Philippines, and Petrha, Stevi, and Zilphin from West Timor.

This year, we are endeavouring to raise $5,000 to sponsor our children for the next twelve months and provide family gifts for each family. We also aim to raise an additional $5,000 to contribute to Compassion‘s unsponsored children’s fund.

Primary School students can pre-order their lunch. The children are able to purchase a meal deal with a sausage sizzle, drink and small packet of chips. Orders can be made through Munch Monitor.

Secondary students will have a range of food options to purchase on the day from stalls.

Please note that the canteen will be closed on Coins for Compassion Day.

Thank you for your support in this fundraising event. It is our deep hope that our students will develop a true empathy and compassion for those in the world who live in poverty. 

The Uniform Shop will be closed for the July School Holidays. Any online orders placed during the holidays will be packed and/or posted out when the shop opens in Term 3 on Tuesday, 29 July.

Payment Methods

Our Primary Netball and Soccer teams recently travelled to Tamworth for a fantastic day of competition in their respective Zone Gala Days. Despite the early 5:20 am departure and brisk winter winds, our students were full of energy and excitement.

Throughout the day, our teams displayed exceptional sportsmanship and school spirit. From cheering each other on to supporting teammates on and off the court, they represented our College with pride and integrity.

The Junior and Senior A netball teams were undefeated throughout the day, showcasing impressive skills and teamwork. 

Our Junior team had a particularly strong performance in their Grand Final, finishing their day with a commanding 18-5 win over MidCoast, to be crowned Zone Champions!

The Senior A team narrowly missed a clean sweep, heartbreakingly going down by just one goal in the final moments of their Grand Final. 

The Senior B team also deserves special recognition, with a mix of new players and combinations, many of whom had never played together before, they gelled quickly and played with heart and determination.

On the soccer field, the Junior Boys team gave it their all in every match. While they didn’t come away with a win, their effort never dropped. They pushed through each game with grit and determination, highlighted by a brilliant hat-trick from Lachie Urane, proving they were more than capable of finding the back of the net. 

The Senior Boys team had a strong showing, going undefeated through the pool stage. They held Wyong, the eventual winners of the day, to a 0–0 draw in a tense and tactical match. Unfortunately, after playing back-to-back games, they were knocked out in the semi-finals by Green Point in a hard-fought 3–1 battle.

After a long day of games, the teams returned around 9:00pm, tired but proud. Their positive attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm made the day a memorable and successful one.

Well done to everyone involved!

In Week 7, our Junior Girls Soccer team travelled to Sydney for the CSSA State competition. With their zone event earlier in the term washed out by heavy rain, this was the first time the girls had played together as a team, many of them trying competitive soccer for the first time!

Despite limited preparation, the girls showed incredible determination, positive team spirit, and growth across the day. After a tough pool round, with one win out of three, the team faced our local rivals Charlton Christian College in a spirited playoff. With pride and honour on the line, our girls came away with a 2–1 victory, finishing the day on a high!

A huge thank you to the parents who came down to coach and support the team, it made all the difference. We’re so proud of these girls for their courage, teamwork, and willingness to step outside their comfort zone, using their gifts to honour God on and off the field.

After the Girls Zone Gala Day was washed out with all of our recent rain, our side had to play a playoff game against Charlton to seal a spot in the NSW CSSA Finals.

Both sides went into the event without having the opportunity to train together, but that was only the start of it. In the end, the game was played in cold, windy and rainy conditions on a waterlogged pitch that really forced the game into what could only be described as a ‘kick-fest’. With puddles everywhere, there was no opportunity for flowing ball movement and the game itself became a cluster of players fighting for a chance to get their foot on the ball. BCC dominated the game, continually on the edge of their opponents 18 yard box, but unable to get a good shot away in the tricky conditions, bolstered by the opponents heavy defence.

In the end, a moment of individual brilliance from an opposing player saw us go down 0-1 with just 90 seconds remaining in the game. It was a tight tussle, but in the end it was not our day.

Our rain-soaked girls however will probably remember that game more for the atrocious conditions that they had to endure.

Our big thanks to Charlestown FC for setting up and allowing us to use their ground in such trying circumstances.

Congratulations to Faith Treloar and Jacob Cunninghame on their selections at upcoming events.

Faith has been selected in the NSW CIS Girls Football team to play in the PSSA Championships in Ballina next term. Jacob will represent NSW Ice Hockey in Perth at the u13 National Championships. A fantastic achievement that Jacob has achieved now for the second time.

We look forward to cheering you both on in your upcoming events.

30 Primary students travelled to Horsley Park two weeks ago to compete at the NSW CSSA Cross Country Championships. Our students performed exceptionally well, with some events having over 200 runners. Half of our 30 students finished inside the Top 50, with an amazing seven students finishing in the Top 15.

Skye Porter won the 11yr Girls event with another four students coming away with medals as our 11yr Girls also won the team event based on their four runners finishing with great results.

Zirk Lombard won Bronze in the 12yr Boys

Our runners in the Top 20 were:

Our 11yr Girls team of Skye Porter, Mia Porter, Faith Treloar and Bodhi Beard Deguara, along with 12yr old Zirk Lombard all competed at the NSW CIS Cross Country Carnival back at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre last Thursday.

On another cold day our runners performed exceptionally well once again. Congratulations on getting to this level.

The BCC Junior and Senior girls teams recently competed in the Hunter Zone Basketball Gala Day, showcasing incredible talent and athleticism.

The Junior Girls displayed remarkable skill, finishing a commendable third in Division 1. Whilst the Division 2 team had a truly inspirational day winning all their games and securing the win to take out the division for the second year in row. Their teamwork and dedication were evident throughout the day.

Meanwhile, both the Senior Girls teams demonstrated exceptional endurance and basketball prowess, narrowly losing their respective semi-finals, with only a limited number of players.

Their performance was outstanding, reflecting their hard work and passion for the sport. Both teams represented the College with pride, and we look forward to seeing them continue to excel in future competitions. Congratulations to all players!  

Last Friday, 13 June, marked an exciting day at Maitland Basketball Stadium as our Junior and Senior boys showcased their skills at the Futsal Gala. Despite narrowly missing the grand final, our Junior boys displayed remarkable teamwork and determination, while our Senior boys secured a commendable third place finish. Throughout the day, our teams exemplified sportsmanship, giving their all on the court and representing our school with pride. Congratulations to all the players for their outstanding performances.

What an unforgettable journey down the rabbit hole! In a world where growing up
can feel all too fast, Alice in Wonderland reminded us to slow down and hold onto
the wonderment of childhood a little longer. With talking flowers, curious creatures,
and impossible tea parties, Alice showed us that imagination, wonder, and play are
just as important as growing up.

As Producer of this year’s Secondary Musical Alice in Wonderland, I’d like to extend
my heartfelt thanks to our entire College community. To our dedicated Executive Team
and Board Members – thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement.
To our incredible staff, tireless helpers, and enthusiastic parents – your time, effort,
and belief in this production made all the difference. To our brilliant students –
onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes – your talent, resilience, and teamwork
brought this whimsical world to life. And to our wonderful audiences – thank you for
your cheers, your laughter, and the energy you brought to each show.

This production was a true celebration of community spirit and collegiality. From
months of rehearsals to the adrenaline of opening night, the journey was one of
growth, joy, and shared success. Your support helped transform this show into an
overwhelming triumph, and it will remain a cherished memory for all involved.
With deepest gratitude,

Kate Donaldson
Producer – Alice in Wonderland

Each year, our HSC Society and Culture students undertake the rigorous challenge
of developing a Personal Interest Project (PIP) — a substantial, self-directed
research task that explores a contemporary social issue through a variety of
methodologies. This major work demands not only extensive analytical writing and
annotated documentation, but also the generation of original primary research, often
in the form of interviews, surveys, and focus groups.

This year, Zac Williams, one of our highly motivated Year 12 students, has achieved
an exceptional milestone in his PIP journey. As part of a timely investigation into the
spread of disinformation within political discourse and election campaigning, Zac
conducted exclusive interviews with two prominent political figures: Malcolm
Turnbull, the 29th Prime Minister of Australia, and Laura Schwartz, a leading U.S.
correspondent and Former White House Advisor. These high-level conversations will
form a cornerstone of his primary research and reflect both intellectual ambition and
a clear commitment to future pathways in politics and journalism.

We extend our best wishes to all Year 12 Society and Culture students as they
continue to pursue their diverse, insightful, and impactful PIP projects.

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.

Two more webinars will be running next term to support any students (both with ADHD and without) in relation to bonus points, applications, and Uni entry.

The ADHD webinar will have a focus on the EAS application – which can cause issues for students with ADHD, as it’s admin heavy.

ADHD & ATAR, Bonus Points & Uni Entry:
https://events.humanitix.com/adhd-and-atar-bonus-points-and-uni-entry-explained

ATAR, Bonus Points, & Uni Entry: Explained:
https://events.humanitix.com/atar-bonus-points-and-uni-entry-explained

Here is a link to all our future student sessions for students who are neurodiverse
https://collections.humanitix.com/student-sessions

University of Newcastle are excited to be holding aParents and Carers Information Webinar next Tuesday, 24 June via Zoom.  This session is great for those who could not attend face-to-face events earlier this year.

With this session they will be touching on key topics for parents and carers in supporting their students considering studying at University.  

Details:  

·         Date: Tuesday, 24 June 

·         Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

·         Registration Link:  https://uonewcastle.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MHbXIg8bSoulJbndhvE7eA#/registration  

Topics covered include:  

·         Insights into data surrounding student success outcomes 

·         Admissions pathways (options, key dates) 

·         Application preferencing via UAC and Early Entry 

·         On-campus accommodation information and how to apply 

·         Support services available to students 

UoN look forward to having parents and students from BCC participate in the session.  

Camp Australia’s Rocketeers school holiday program bookings are now open – and while it’s not hosted on-site at Belmont Christian College, local families can still join in the fun at Charlton Christian College.

campaustralia.com.au/rocketeers

Click below to download the program.

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