A QUICK GUIDE to
Brisbane Adventist College
WELCOME
We are so pleased that your family is part of the BAC learning community. Whether you are new to BAC, or are a returning family, we extend a warm welcome to you and your children.
Our leadership team, teachers, administration, and support staff are committed to providing a smooth transition and a consistent learning experience. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that each student learns about - and is shown - the love of Jesus throughout their time with us.
We value a holistic approach to education, aiming to ensure the spiritual, social, and personal development of each student, and support them as they grow academically.
We trust that your experience at BAC will be a blessing, and thank you for the trust you have placed in us to care for and educate your child.
Sincerely,
Peter Charleson Principal
WHAT WE VALUE
Brisbane Adventist College imparts far more than academic knowledge and skill. We foster the whole person — their spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social-emotional development.
IT IS OUR PURPOSE to reveal Jesus. Adventist Education exists because we believe in the profound love of Jesus and the hope, peace and joy that comes from knowing Him, and living with Him and for Him. We want to share this good news in our early learning services and school communities. We are intentional in everything we do — from our attitudes, words, and actions to reflect Jesus to our students, young children, families, and wider community.
IT IS OUR VISION to be a thriving Christcentred learning community.
Our desire is to build a dynamic, nurturing inclusive community so that each Adventist school and early learning service will be a lighthouse in their community – shining for Jesus, serving with care and excellence. Every level of our organisation is committed to working in harmony to build a vibrant culture of excellence.
IT IS OUR MISSION to enable every student to flourish.
Our belief is that students and young children will truly flourish when their spiritual, mental, physical, and social needs are met. We want to inspire and care holistically for each person – equipping them with the beliefs, values, and skills to live a life of purpose, hope, joy, and peace as a global citizen for Christ.
EVERYTHING WITH GOD
God is at the centre of everything we do. Our Christian values are integrated into our learning and social activities as we strive to shine His light and instil a Christ-like character in our students. We believe in a Creator God who encourages us to go out into His world to care for it, to learn about it, and to learn from it. We invite Him into our lives and into our school daily, as we study what He created.
OUR CORE VALUES ARE:
INTEGRITY Choosing to do what is right, regardless of who would know or what others might think or say.
RESPECT Practising integrity based on the Creator God’s code leads to the development of a deep sense of self-respect, which in turn leads us to respect others.
We believe that JOY results from living a life of integrity and respect. Joy is more than happiness, which is generated by external conditions; joy is a deep sense of well-being that comes from within and is evidence of the Spirit of God living within us.
The BAC Way
How our values and beliefs are lived, daily.
WE LOVE AND RESPECT GOD
We speak reverently about God and we share our love for Him with others.
WE LIFT OTHERS UP
We do not use put-downs, tease or bully others. This includes not sending hurtful electronic messages. We always look for ways to build and lift others up.
WE ARE ON TIME
We get to school on time and move quickly to each class.
WE LOOK SMART
We wear full uniform and we wear it correctly and with pride.
WE ARE CLEAN AND TIDY
We organise ourselves, and we do not walk past rubbish; we pick it up and put it in the bin.
WE ARE GOOD HOSTS
We greet each other, and all visitors to our school. We stop, smile and we say “good morning” or “good afternoon”.
Our values and beliefs as a school, lived daily, provide a safe and caring environment that allows students to learn, develop, and flourish.
WE RESPECT EACH OTHER
We use our correct names and titles, and make eye contact with others. We speak softly and kindly to all people.
WE LOVE LEARNING
We do our best in class and we do not interfere with the learning of others.
WE LOVE OUR COLLEGE
We speak well of BAC and we always look for new ways to better our school.
WE ARE SAFE
We do not risk our health and wellbeing or the welfare of others.
WE ARE GOOD CARETAKERS
We take good care of our property and respect things that belong to others.
WE ALWAYS DO OUR BEST
We always try to do our best in everything we do, including when we sing, play, learn and speak.
COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT
We believe that effective communication between home and school is essential in creating a positive learning environment.
We value strong connections with families and encourage you to engage with your child’s learning and with what is happening at school as we partner in developing a community that supports the wellbeing and development of every student.
Essential Communication Apps
We highly encourage you to download the following apps that are essential to maintaining effective communication with both the school and your child’s teachers.
BAC App
Provides quick links for day-to-day school functions and allows you to receive important or time-sensitive push notifications.
The BAC app lets you quickly:
• report absences
• order tuckshop
• request a profile update in Consent2Go
Consent2Go
Allows you to securely update your consent for various activities and to securely provide us with information about your child.
Keeping your child safe is our top priority. Our Consent2Go platform helps us stay connected with the most current information about your child, including:
• health and medical records
• photo permissions
• consent and payment for school events and trips
• emergency contacts
You will receive an email with a link to enter your child’s details when they first enrol, and a reminder to update their information at the beginning of each school year. You can also request a link to update their profile at any time either through the BAC App, by emailing enquiries@bac.qld.edu.au, or by using the link or scanning the QR code below.
SCAN FOR CONSENT2GO
mcbschools.com/bac/ studentupdate
SEQTA Engage
Communicate with teachers and staff about information that is specific to your child.
SEQTA Engage is a platform accessible by both browser and app, and is used to communicate information such as:
• end-of-semester reports
• assignment and assessments
• communicate directly with your child’s teachers using SEQTA Direqt messages
You will receive an email inviting you to login to your SEQTA Engage account when your child first enrols. This invitation will remain active for one week, after which time you will have to request a new link from our Administration Office.
SCAN FOR SEQTA ENGAGE brisbane.cp.adventist.edu.au
STM Bus App
Enables you to monitor your child’s progress as they use our bus service.
The School Travel Manager (STM) app allows you to monitor your child’s travel on our bus service, providing peace of mind through:
• route progress map
• check-on/off technology
SCAN FOR STM BUS APP bac.qld.edu.au/school-travelmanager
Communicating With Teachers
Connect Evening
We start the school year by inviting families on campus one evening to connect with each other, meet classroom and subject area teachers, interact with our support services (such as our Wellbeing Team and Enhanced Learning staff), and to visit their child’s learning environment. This event is an excellent opportunity to make yourself feel at home in the BAC community.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Parent-teacher interviews occur at the end of Term 1 to provide an update on student progress, and at the start of Term 3, following the release of mid-year reports. These interviews are your formal opportunity to speak to your child’s teachers about their learning and wellbeing, but we also encourage you to contact teachers directly throughout the year if you have any questions or concerns.
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Primary Homework Case
A homework case will be provided to every student in Prep-Year 6. Please make sure your child brings it to class and that you remember to check it regularly for paper-based communication from the College.
SEQTA Direqt Messages
Communicate directly with your child’s teachers using SEQTA Direqt messages in SEQTA Engage (app or browser). This is the preferred method of communication between parents/carers and teachers.
Keeping In Touch
Alumni
We invite former students and staff to register their details as Alumni via the College website to keep in touch and stay informed about upcoming alumni events and activities as well as general College news.
SCAN FOR ALUMNI alulmni@bac.qld.edu.au
Assembly
Primary parents/carers are welcome to join our weekly assembly at 8:45am every Monday morning on the Primary quadrangle.
Chapel
The BAC Chapel (Mt Gravatt Adventist Church), accessed from Broadwater Road via Gate 3, is our Chapel and Week of Worship venue. Parents and carers are welcome to join us during these spiritual segments of our school program.
Email Newsletter: Fast News Friday
Our weekly, term-only email newsletter is sent each Friday and contains important and timely news and information, upcoming events and key dates, and any other information relevant to the BAC community.
Events Calendar
Most important information, including the school calendar, can be found on the College website.
Concerned about your
child?
Who Should I Contact if I am Concerned About my Child?
If you have concerns about your child’s experience at school you should always start by speaking to their teacher, who will involve other support staff as needed.
SCAN FOR CALENDAR bac.qld.edu.au
Social Media
We frequently share news and stories about the College on our social media accounts.
/BrisbaneAdventistCollege
@brisbaneadventistcollege
LEARNING OR CLASSROOM MATTERS
Primary
Start with the classroom teacher, and if needed:
• Enhanced Learning Support
• Curriculum Coordinator
Secondary
Start with the relevant subject teacher, and if needed:
• Head of Department
• Teaching and Learning Coordinator
WELLBEING MATTERS
Primary
Start with the classroom teacher, and if needed:
• Wellbeing Team
• Primary Deputy Assistant
Secondary
Start with the form teacher, and if needed:
• Year-Level Coordinator
• Wellbeing Coordinator
Giving to BAC
We rely on the generosity of the BAC community to fulfil special projects, such as building refurbishments, scholarships, and the provision of sporting equipment. We gratefully accept any contribution to the College’s building fund and special projects and encourage you to support the school in this way if financial giving is on your heart.
Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible and may be made in cash, by cheque, EFTPOS, credit card, or internet banking. If you have any queries, please contact our Business Manager on (07) 3347 6444 . Each financial contribution or in-kind donation is greatly appreciated.
Discover more ways to get involved on our website.
SERVICES & SUPPORT
Our services support your child’s development and wellbeing and help us to provide them with the best learning experience possible.
Bus Service
Our bus service operates seven bus routes across a wide Brisbane footprint, reaching out to locations as far as Ormeau, Wellington Point, Ipswich, and Greenbank. We utilise main roads and council bus stops to ensure a fair and safe service for all of our travellers. Our STM Parent App lets you track the bus location, and our bus drivers mark each student on and off so that you are aware of their location.
To apply for BAC Bus Service, please complete and submit the Bus Requirement Form, which is available on the College website. Note that some routes may have a waiting list.
SCAN FOR BUS INFO
buses@bac.qld.edu.au
Careers Guidance
Our Careers Advisor provides Secondary students with information on career pathways, university/TAFE open days, apprenticeships, and organises other career programs and events.
SCAN FOR CAREERS INFO
bac.qld.edu.au/careers-guidance
Instrumental Music Program
Our Instrumental Music Program provides the opportunity for our students to learn from expert private music teachers, with lessons offered both during school hours as well as before and after school. Choose from a variety of instruments, such as strings, guitar, and piano, as well as voice, and music theory. Discover more or enrol now on our website.
SCAN FOR MUSIC LESSON INFO
music@bac.qld.edu.au bac.qld.edu.au/music-program
IT Support
IT support is available from our IT Helpdesk in the Secondary LRC as part of the Secondary laptop program.
Learning Resource Centres (LRC)
Our Learning Resources Centres, or libraries, have many resources for students to access and borrow as well as places for group study and activities. Primary students can borrow books if they bring a named library bag to school.
Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care (OSHC)
To support families who need additional care for their children, we facilitate an outside school hours and vacation care service through Extend.
We strongly encourage families to register all Primary students with Extend so that care is available for your child if you have an emergency or are delayed in picking them up past the end of our supervision time. If your child is not registered, this service is not available - so please make sure you register in case you ever need to use it.
Wellbeing Team
Our Wellbeing Team includes our chaplains, student counsellor, and Wellbeing Coordinator. Students and families are welcome to contact our chaplains directly. To access our school counsellor, please speak to your child’s classroom or form teacher to discuss a referral.
chaplaincy@bac.qld.edu.au
SCAN FOR OSHC extend.com.au
Tuckshop
Order lunch online by 8:00am on the day of delivery. Register via School24 using the College ID (25247963).
SCAN FOR TUCKSHOP school24.net.au
Our Uniform Shop is conveniently located next to the Administration Office on the Primary campus. A price list and opening hours are available on the College website. Uniform Shop
SCAN FOR UNIFORMS uniformshop@bac.qld.edu.au bac.qld.edu.au/uniform
Wellbeing Support
We are committed to student wellbeing, and our Wellbeing Team – consisting of two chaplains, student counsellor, and Wellbeing Coordinator, with support from our Enhanced Learning department – work to ensure our students can experience life at our College in a way that is safe, healthy, and nurturing.
Our Restorative Practices approach to discipline values kindness and responsibility and prioritises the restoration of relationships. It facilitates open, respectful communication between students and staff.
Our chaplains and counsellor also work with churches and the wider community to support the welfare of students, staff, and their families.
Students can access our student counsellor (subject to availability) following a referral from their classroom teacher.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Absences, Leaving Early, and Arriving Late
ABSENCES
Notify us in writing by 8:45am on the day if your child will be absent from school for any reason.
Absences can be reported:
absences@bac.qld.edu.au
BAC App SEQTA Engage
LATE ARRIVAL
Students who arrive late must sign in at the respective office on arrival and collect a late pass to give their teacher:
• Primary students arriving after 8:45am must be signed in by a parent/carer at the Administration Office.
• Secondary students arriving after 8:45am must sign in at Secondary Student Reception. A parent/carer must also submit an absence report to explain the late arrival, using one of the absence reporting methods listed above.
LEAVING EARLY/APPOINTMENTS OR LESSONS
Students who need to leave during the school day must sign out/back in as follows:
• Primary students should be signed out by a parent/carer at the Administration Office. You may also wish to notify their class teacher by SEQTA Direqt Message.
• Secondary students sign out at Secondary Student Reception. A parent/carer must also submit an absence report to explain the reason for leaving early/signing out, using one of the absence reporting methods listed above. The student will remain in the office until collected by a parent/carer.
• Secondary students leaving for off-campus
appointments or for on-campus music lessons will need to sign out at Secondary Student Reception and sign back in on their return (where relevant), obtaining a sign-in slip to give their teacher.
SCAN FOR ABSENCE PROCESSES bac.qld.edu.au/absences
Drop-off and Pick-up
We have several car parks and drop off points that you can choose from, depending on your situation.
DROP-OFF
• Gate 1 Car Park: best for Primary students, parents and carers can park and walk their children into campus. Please ensure that you vacate the classroom area once classes commence.
• Gate 3 Drop-and-Go: best for Primary students, parents and carers can drop off their children without having to leave the car.
• Gate 5 Drop-and-Go: best for Secondary students, parents and carers can use this drop off and car park for Secondary students.
PICK-UP
• Gate 1 Car Park: Prep and Primary student collection point. All Primary students being collected at this point must exit through the Prep Centre gate.
• Gate 3 Drop-and-Go: Access to Early Learning short-term parking and collection of Primary students (and any Secondary siblings).
• Gate 5 Drop-and-Go: Secondary student collection point and entry to limited car parking.
(Please note: Secondary siblings must walk to our Primary campus to join younger siblings; Primary students are
only permitted to walk to the Secondary campus – with a supervised walking group – to meet a parent or carer who works on the Secondary campus, walking home via Wishart Road, or catching a Council bus from Wishart Road).
Teacher supervision for students is from 8:05am to 3:25pm (Primary) and 3:35pm (Secondary). We are unable to supervise children on College grounds outside of these hours. For this reason, Extend Outside School Hours Care is available for the care of Primary students outside of the supervised time after school.
Learning and Resources
Primary Students: We provide all workbooks and stationery items, including homework cases, for Primary students.
Secondary Students: Secondary students are responsible for purchasing their own stationery. Book lists detailing requirements for each year level are available on the College website.
Learning Resource Centre (LRC): Each campus has an LRC containing books, textbooks, and databases to support student learning. During orientation, Secondary students receive their required textbooks for the year or term from the librarian. Students must maintain these textbooks in good condition for future users.
Some senior subjects require annual subscriptions to subject-specific databases. These requirements are listed in the stationery lists on the College website.
SCAN FOR BOOK LISTS
bac.qld.edu.au/book-listsstationery
Homework and Assignments
From Prep onwards, students receive ageappropriate homework and assignments designed to support, consolidate, and extend their classroom learning. We encourage families to actively engage with their child’s learning at home.
In the early Primary years, this involvement might be as simple as reading together with your child. As students progress through school, homework becomes more complex and timeintensive, particularly from Year 7 onwards.
Medication and Illnesses
The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our top priority. As such, all staff members are first aid trained and qualified, and we ask that you keep your child home if they are showing signs of illness or feeling unwell. If your child becomes ill at school with symptoms such as high temperature, continuous cough, vomiting, or runny nose, we will contact you for collection. These measures help us keep our school community safe and well.
MEDICATION
Temporary Medical Conditions and Medications: Please notify the College in writing of any medication your child brings to school, even if they self-administer (Secondary students only). All medication requires written parental/carer consent, whether self-administered or schooladministered.
Illness Recovery Requirements : Students must remain off campus for 24 hours after
• head lice treatment
• last episode of vomiting or diarrhea
Permanent Medical Conditions: For ongoing medical conditions, parents/carers must record details in Consent2Go and provide current action plans or supporting documentation for conditions including allergies, anaphylaxis, diabetes, ADHD, and ASD.
Medication Requirements
• Prescription medication: Must be in original packaging with pharmacy label showing student’s name, prescribing doctor, dosage, and intervals. Requires written parental/ carer permission.
• Non-prescription medication: Must be in original packaging with pharmacy label showing student’s name, dosage, and intervals. Requires written parental/carer permission.
• Storage: Register all medication with Administration Office (Primary) or Secondary Student Reception (Secondary) where it will be administered.
• Recording: All doses are documented by Administration staff.
Other Policies and Procedures
Behaviour Management
The College employs a restorative approach to behaviour management. Where conflict occurs, teachers and the Wellbeing Coordinator focus on individuals taking responsibility for harm they cause, repairing that harm, and rebuilding relationships that result in a more positive community.
Contacting Students During School Hours
If parents/carers need to contact their child during the school day, please call the Administration Office. Students who need to contact parents/carers should also do so through the Administration Office or Secondary Student Reception.
Sports Houses
Each student is assigned to one of our three sports houses, and participation points are awarded for events on swimming, athletics, and cross-country carnival days as well as for other house events, including academic competitions.
Our sports houses are:
• Stradbroke (dolphins)
• Moreton (sharks)
• Fraser (dingoes)
Uniform and Appearance Expectations
The BAC uniform maintains a unified and professional appearance across our campus. Students must wear the correct College uniform daily and always present themselves neatly and tidily, including:
• Travelling to and from College
• College excursions (unless otherwise specified)
• Sporting events and training
For detailed dress standards and current Uniform Shop opening hours, scan the QR code or visit the College website.
Valuables and Lost Property
Student property found on College grounds is kept at the Administration Office (Primary) or at Secondary Student Reception for collection. Please clearly label all clothing and belongings with your child’s name to ensure quick return.
Valuable Items and Mobile Phones: We recommend leaving valuable items such as smartphones, tablets, and music players at home to prevent loss or damage. If a valuable item or amount of cash must be brought to school, we strongly recommend that both Primary and Secondary students hand these in to the Administration Office (Primary) or to Secondary Student Reception (Secondary) for safekeeping during the school day.
MOBILE PHONE AND SMART DEVICE POLICY:
• Primary students: If a mobile phone is needed for safety/travel purposes, it must be handed in at the Administration Office before school begins and collected at the end of the school day.
• Secondary students: Mobile phones are not to be kept on a student’s person during the school day (8:30am-3:15pm) and must be switched off and stored in their locker, or handed in to Secondary Student Reception for safekeeping.
Smartwatches (e.g. watches with message, text, and internet capabilities) are not permitted at school.
Visitors
All parents and visitors must sign in at Administration Office or Secondary Student Reception before entering the campus. This requirement ensures we maintain our duty of care obligations and campus security standards.
College Policies
Read more about our policies and procedures, including those listed below, on our website.
• Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Behaviour Education Policy
• Child Protection Policy and Procedures
• Child Risk Management Strategy
• Complaints and Dispute Resolution Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Student Bullying Policy
• Vaccination Policy
SCAN FOR POLICY INFO
bac.qld.edu.au/policies
CAMPUS & STAFF INFORMATION
College Leadership
Principal
Peter Charleson
Deputy Principal - Secondary
Bruce Dever
Deputy Principal - Primary
Damon Quick
Centre Manager - Early Learning
Nataly Dragojevic
Business Manager
Lance Usher
Daily Schedule
PRIMARY CAMPUS
8:05 Campus opens, play and supervision begins 8:45 Classes commence 11:00 Lunch
11:30 Classes resume
1:30 Recess
2:00 Classes resume
3:00 Classes dismissed
3:05 Buses/pick-up/OSHC
3:25 Supervision ends
SECONDARY CAMPUS*
8:05 Campus opens
8:45 Assembly/form class 9:00 Period 1
10:00 Period 2
11:00 Lunch 1
11:40 Period 3
12:40 Period 4
1:40 Lunch 2
2:10 Period 5
3:15 Classes dismissed
3:35 Supervision ends
* The timetables for Secondary Sport and Chapel days are slightly different. Please check our website for details.
SCAN FOR WEEKLY TIMETABLE
bac.qld.edu.au/daily-schedule
Contact Information
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
(Primary and Secondary)
(07) 3347 6444 enquiries@bac.qld.edu.au
(07) 3347 6403
EARLY LEARNING AND KINDERGARTEN elcinfo@bac.qld.edu.au
ALUMNI alumni@bac.qld.edu.au
BUSES buses@bac.qld.edu.au
CAREERS GUIDANCE careers@bac.qld.edu.au
EXTEND (Out of School Hours Care - OSHC) brisbaneadventist@extend.com.au
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COORDINATOR music@bac.qld.edu.au
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENQUIRIES international@bac.qld.edu.au
PERFORMING ARTS performingarts@bac.qld.edu.au
TUCKSHOP tuckshop@bac.qld.edu.au
(07) 3347 6402
UNIFORM SHOP uniformshop@bac.qld.edu.au
WELLBEING chaplaincy@bac.qld.edu.au
Brisbane Adventist College
303 Broadwater Road
Mansfield QLD 4122
P: (07) 3347 6444
E: enquiries@bac.qld.edu.au
W: bac.qld.edu.au
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