BalCC Year 7 Information Guide

Year 7 Information Guide balcc.vic.edu.au

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Our Vision

Every learner reaching their God-given potential

Our Purpose

To provide each student Christian education that gives opportunities to develop gifts and talents to fulfil the will of God in his or her life

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Mr Ken Nuridin Principal

Mr Scott McKenzie Head of Secondary

Mrs Karen Farquhar Child Safety Officer and Careers

Mrs Julie Gall Head of Teaching and Learning

Mr Ian Manton Year 7 & 8 Coordinator

Our Wellbeing Team

Mr Haydn Croton Student Wellbeing

Mrs Elise Thomson

Mrs Emma Maskell

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Mr Trevor Clough ICT Manager

Mr Isaac Baker ICT Officer

Parent & Student Handbook Our Parent and Student Handbook provides valuable information about processes, procedures and policies at Ballarat Christian College.

Please take some time to read the handbook and keep it as a reference guide.

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What subjects are in Year 7? f Art

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f Christian Living

f LOTE (French)

f Design Technology

f Mathematics

f Digital Technology

f Performing Arts

f English

f Science

f Food Technology

f Sport

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Team Building Camp The primary objective of the Year 7 Team Building Camp is to foster a sense of camaraderie, trust, and effective communication among the students. Through engaging in various group activities, problem-solving exercises, and challenges, students will learn the importance of cooperation, collaboration, and mutual support. By the end of the camp, participants should have developed essential team-building skills and a deeper understanding of their individual strengths and roles within a group dynamic.

This camp aims to create a positive, inclusive environment where students can build lasting friendships, enhance their interpersonal skills, and lay the foundation for successful teamwork in future academic and professional endeavors.

SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of scholarships are available for students entering Year 7 at Ballarat Christian College. Scholarships are awarded for three years, and students may reapply in Year 9 for a further 3 year scholarship for the remainder of their secondary schooling at the College.

Child Safety Comes First Your Child’s Safety Comes First.

Flowing from Ballarat Christian College’s Mission, Vision and Objects is a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. As the College implements welfare practices which honour God and comply with the Victorian Child Safe Standards legislation, a safe environment for students is of utmost priority.

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How do I stay connected at BalCC? At Ballarat Christian College we communicate via a variety of communication platforms – Parent Lounge, email, text messages, newsletters, social media and website.

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iNewsletter At BalCC our newsletter is delivered via the iNewsletter platform. Our BalCC iNewsletter is an immersive, multi-page newsletter in an online format that is accessible on all devices.

The iNewsletter platform allows us to share information with our BalCC community in an easy to read, interactive and engaging format, that includes photo and video content.

The BalCC iNewsletter is emailed out each week (during term) via email to all staff, families and students, and includes the iNewsletter link for that week’s edition.

If you have any questions, suggestions or contributions in relation to the the BalCC iNewsletter, please email connect@balcc.vic.edu.au

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In The Media The In the Media page on our website features articles and ads from BalCC.

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Our Student Wellbeing Team are trained and experienced in the areas of counselling, case management and pastoral care. The team offer a wide range of support to students, such as the provision of confidential individual appointments, facilitating appropriate referrals to internal supports (through the Learning Enhancement Centre) or external agencies, offering wellbeing and pastoral support through secondary consultation with education staff.

In addition they facilitate wellbeing focussed education sessions and homerooms for student groups, and provide support and holistic care for students experiencing educational barriers.

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LEARNING ENHANCEMENT CENTRE Our Learning Enhancement Centre (LEC) is a purpose-built space supporting the learning needs of many students throughout the College.

The LEC is a hub providing targeted assistance for students with additional needs, extension groups, students requiring literacy and numeracy support, and gifted and talented programs.

The LEC can also be used for staff and parent training sessions, as a venue for therapy services, welfare support, and private study spaces. The purpose of the LEC is to assist all students accessing its services to achieve better educational outcomes.

OUR UNIFORM Uniform & Student Appearance Regulations

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CANTEEN The College Canteen will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Orders must be placed before 9.00am on Canteen days.

The system is very easy to use. You need to set up an account in your name and add your children. If you have older children they can set up their own account if you wish for them to do so.

The displayed menu (available once you created an account and login) is current, but will continue to be developed according to seasonal needs.

Cafe 6:8

Established in 2023, Café 6:8 provides a hospitality and catering space for the College, as well as being an integral part of the Year 9 Micah 6:8 program and Year 9/10 Elective - Cafe 6:8.

Café 6:8 food service is provided by Secondary students under the direction of teaching staff.

In 2025 Café 6:8 is open Wednesday Lunch 1 and Thursdays during Lunch 1 and 2.

Students from Year 5-12 and staff are welcome to purchase (cash or card) from Café 6:8.

The Café 6:8 menu may vary from week to week and items are available until sold out. The menu is displayed at Café 6:8 and dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options are available upon request.

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We welcome your time, skills and talents.

At BalCC we have a variety of opportunities for volunteers. To learn about how you can volunteer and make a difference contact the College Administration Office. Volunteer information packs available.

SPARSH FUND RAISING SPARAH Academy is a non-profit educational institution that operates in Bangsil village, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, North India, at the foot of Himalayas. The founder is Brother Francis Robinson, a graduate of Doon Bible College, who had a desire to provide an education facility for the children who live in this mountainous region. SPARSH Academy focuses on Education, Community Development, Health and Hygiene, Child Development, and Literacy programs.

Ballarat Christian College partners with SPARSH Academy to support underprivileged children through educational and nutritional projects.

Our financial assistance to SPARSH Academy is through fundraising by BalCC students & staff, and donations from parents and supporters.

Our Team To view photos and profiles on our staff, College Leadership team and Governance-Board of Directors

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