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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Our
Leadership Team Mr Ken Nuridin
Mr Scott McKenzie
Principal
Head of Secondary
Mr Ian Manton
Mrs Joanne Knight
Year 7 & 8 Coordinator
Head of Primary
Mrs Julie Gall
Ms Karen Thomson
Director of Teaching and Learning
Child Safety Officer and Careers
Student
Wellbeing Team Mr Haydn Croton Student Wellbeing
Mr Moses Kalau Student Wellbeing
Mrs Elise Thomson
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.
Student Wellbeing
Our ICT Team Mr Trevor Clough ICT Manager
Mr Isaac Baker ICT Officer
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.
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? English Mathematics
Christian Living Design Technology
LOTE (French)
Food Technology
Health Education
YEAR 7 SUBJECTS
Science Humanities and Social Sciences Physical Education
Visual Arts Performing Arts (Music & Drama) Digital Technology Drones
Lego Mindstorm
Robotics
Coding
Software and Safety Practices
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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.
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Your device is an important learning tool that will be used every day in the classroom and at home. Students are expected to use and care for their device responsibly to ensure it remains in good working condition throughout the year.
Follow all school policies related to technology use
Charge the device’s battery in preparation for each day
Back up my data to an independent source such as an External Hard Drive or a Cloud-based service
Treat it with respect
Do’s
Keep it clean and free from damage
Carry the device in the supplied bag while I move around the campus, to and from the College, and when it is not in use
Do not attempt to repair or modify your device
Dont’s Not consuming any food or drink whilst using and in the proximity of the device.
Do not place heavy items on top of your device.
Do not share your passwords or login details with anyone.
With this responsibility comes certain expectations to ensure that both you and your device are well-prepared for success.
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
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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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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Acodemic & Activewear Collection
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Academic Collection Primary & Secondary Version 1.1 2026
Short-sleeve Shirt
Dress Shoes
Long-sleeve Shirt
Tights
White short-sleeve button-up shirt with College logo White long-sleeve button-up shirt with College logo
Dress shorts
Grey tailored shorts with College logo
Dress Pants
Grey blue tailored pants with College logo
Jumper
Knitted College jumper with College logo & maroon v-striped neckline
Cardigan
Knitted College cardigan with College logo with maroon lapel stripe
Dress
Maroon & navy blue striped dress (Prep-Year 12)
Tunic (Skirt with bib)
Maroon & navy blue striped tunic (Prep-Year 6)
Skirt
Maroon & navy blue striped skirt (Years 7-12)
Black polishable shoes – velcro, buckle or lace up Navy blue – must only be worn with College tunic & skirt, not worn with the College dress or shorts
Tie
Navy blue, maroon and gold striped tie is compulsory for Secondary (Years 7-12) students.
Socks
Navy blue socks
Blazer
Compulsory College logoed blazer with pocket braid in maroon and gold for Secondary (Years 7-12) students. Blazers are optional for Primary (Prep-Year 6) students.
Hat
Navy blue-broad brimmed bucket hat with College logo
Additional Uniform Items Jackets/Coats
• Navy blue soft-shell jacket with College logo • Navy blue puffer coat long-sleeve with College logo • Navy blue puffer vest (no sleeves) with College logo
Accessories
• Navy blue, maroon & gold scarf with College logo (2 sizes available) • Navy blue, maroon & gold beanie with College logo may be worn when the College broad-brimmed bucket hat is not required • Navy blue gloves
Regulations Blazers Secondary Students (Years 7-12) Secondary students must wear the compulsory College blazer to and from the College. They may wear the College soft-shell jacket, puffer coat or puffer vest over the top of the blazer or without the blazer when outdoors on campus. The soft-shell jacket, puffer coat or puffer vest do not replace the College blazer. Blazers can be removed when the temperature reaches 30 degrees or at the discretion of the Heads of School. Ties Secondary Students (Years 7-12) Secondary students must wear ties when wearing the Academic Collection during Terms 2 and 3. Secondary students may be required to wear ties with the Academic Collection for special events as notified during Terms 1 and 4.
At all other times during Terms 1 and 4, ties are optional when wearing the academic collection (i.e., students may have an open collar). Ties can be removed when the temperature reaches 30 degrees or at the discretion of the Heads of School. Ties must be removed for all practical classes in the Trade Training Centre or at the discretion of a staff member in line with WH&S requirements. Hats & Beanies Prep -Year 12 The College broad-brimmed logoed hat must be worn in the playground during Term 1 and 4 and whenever the UV index is 3 or above. Hats will also be worn for outdoor excursions in Summer. Ballarat Christian College is a ‘SunSmart’ School. The College beanie may be worn when the College broad-brimmed hat is not required.
Activewear Collection Primary & Secondary Version 1.1 2026
Polo Short-sleeve
Navy blue short-sleeve polo with College logo
Jumper - Rugby Long-sleeve
Navy blue long-sleeve rugby jumper with maroon and gold stripes with College logo
Jumper – ¼ Zip
Navy blue long-sleeve ¼ zip jumper with College logo & contrast piping
Shorts
Navy blue activewear shorts with College logo
Tracksuit Pants
Navy blue track pants with College logo
Hat
Navy blue-broad brimmed bucket hat with College logo
Shoes
Runners with non-marking soles
Socks
Navy blue socks
Additional Items
Regulations
Jackets/Coats • Navy blue soft-shell jacket with College logo • Navy blue puffer coat long-sleeve with College logo • Navy blue puffer vest (no sleeves) with College logo
Activewear Collection Years 7-12 Secondary students and parents are reminded to not to prematurely dispose of items from the activewear collection until the end of Year 12, even if senior students are not studying PE. Students from Years 7–12 may be required to wear the activewear collection for College events and excursions as directed.
Accessories • Navy blue, maroon & gold scarf with College logo (2 sizes available) • Navy blue, maroon & gold beanie with College logo may be worn when the College broad-brimmed bucket hat is not required • Navy blue gloves
Hats & Beanies Prep -Year 12 The College broad-brimmed logoed hat must be worn in the playground during Term 1 and 4 and whenever the UV index is 3 or above. Hats will also be worn for outdoor excursions in Summer. Ballarat Christian College is a ‘SunSmart’ School. The College beanie may be worn when the College broadbrimmed hat is not required.
Commemorative Items Year 6 & Year 12 Special commemorative items for Year 6 and Year 12 students may be obtained by parents/carers each year. They are optional items to the Academic and Activewear collections and may be worn with or without the College logoed navy-blue jumper. The Year 6 commemorative top may only be worn with the HPE uniform or at the discretion of the Head of Primary. The Year 12 commemorative jacket may only be worn on approved days or at the discretion of the Head of Secondary.
Canteen The College’s Canteen service is through an external provider. Orders need to be placed online via QuickCliQ. To create a QuickCliQ account, or access your account at time, please click on the logo above. The Canteen service operates for lunches on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays. No over-the-counter sales are available. Orders must be placed before 9.00am on Canteen days and orders can be made for students from Prep-Year 12. The current menu is available through the QuickCliQ website (login required) and may change 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. Café 6:8 is open on Tuesdays during Lunch & Thursdays during Recess & Lunch. Students from Year 5-12 and all 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.
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.
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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.
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