BALCCNews

Primary Gardens Blooming

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 04:03:36 GMT

The Primary students have been enjoying picking some of the vegetables that have been growing in the gardens at BalCC. New garden beds were created last year as part of the Primary redevelopment and the establishment of a sensory garden near the Library.

Secondary Senate Representatives 2020

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:17:35 GMT

The Senate is the Secondary School Student Representative Council (SRC) and facilitates leadership and decision making by all students within BalCC. It is an important way to provide meaningful leadership opportunities for students and to promote a voice for students in College decision-making. The Senate is:

• Educational by developing skills in leadership and communication;

• Democratic because every student has a voice;

• Responsible for solving real problems and making real decisions;

• Sharing decision-making with the Principal, teachers, other students and the College community;

• Caring about the College, what happens in it and to it;

• Fun and rewarding for everyone in the College.

Congratulations to the following Secondary students on being selected as Senate representatives for 2020:

Year 7 Isaac & Lois

Year 7/8 Darcy & Kate

Year 8 Rylan & Ari

Year 9 Tyson & Bridget

Year 10 Joel & Brielle

Year 11 Matthew & Trystan

Year 12 Jack McG, Esther, Josiah, Brianna.

Primary SRC Representatives 2020

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:05:33 GMT

The Primary Student Representative Council (SRC) provides a student voice into the decision-making process at BalCC . It also provides students from Years 3-6 an opportunity to democratically elect student leaders from amongst their cohort to represent them on the Primary SRC.

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to the Primary SRC for 2020:

Year 3

Captains Asha & Ezekiel

Vice Captains Duke & Eloise

Year 4

Captains Lucy & Jordan

Vice Captains Addelyn & Kieren

Year 5

Captains Broamy & Heath

Vice Captains Alexis & Chudier

Year 6

Captains Tilly & Codey

Vice Captains Hannah & Chris

Volunteering at BalCC

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 02:41:38 GMT

If you are interested in volunteering at BalCC in some capacity, such as Canteen assistance. Please contact the staff at the College Administration Office for further information or to collect a volunteer information pack.

Year 12: Earth Ed Fuel Cells

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 02:35:00 GMT

This week our Year 12 Chemistry students took part in a ‘Fuel Cells 21st Century Energy’ program run by Earth Ed.

The students examined how fuel cells can be used as an alternative fuel source and learnt how PEM electrolysers and PEM fuel cells work, their current and potential future uses in society while comparing their benefits and costs with other alternative energy sources. The students also conducted experiments using PEM electrolysers and PEM fuel cells to determine their energy efficiencies and Faraday efficiencies.

Primary Sports Captains: Term 1 2020

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:36:52 GMT

This year there will be Primary Sports Captains elected each term for the Year 1-6 classes. The Term 1 2020 Sports Captains are as follows:

Year 1 - Zara, Evelyn, Ezekiel and Timothy

Year 2 - Isabelle, Nyamuoch, Marcus and Gabriel

Year 3 - Jiech, Oliver, Alex and Evelyn

Year 4 - Lucy, Claudia, Kieren and Malachi

Year 5 - Mat, Heath, Charlotte and Sierra

Year 6 - Izzy, Jacinta, Isaac and Jack

Upcoming Event: 2020 College Photo Day

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:37:16 GMT

Say cheese! The 2020 School Photo Day is fast approaching. Have your child's school memories captured forever on Wednesday 18 March.

Year 12: Class of 2020 Rugby Jumpers

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:07:07 GMT

For the past few years our Year 12 students have been able to design a rugby top to wear for their final year. Check out the design our Class of 2020 put together.

Year 11: Virtual Brain Masterclass

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:07:19 GMT

This week our Year 11 VCE Psychology students participated in a Virtual Brain Masterclass at Ballarat Tech School.

The Virtual Brain program is broken into two parts. The exploration of the human brain using an annotated 3D model on the Inside Explorer tables. Students undertake a fight, flight, freeze experiment using heart rate monitors and a Virtual Reality software to collect class data for analysis and the combination of VR headsets and heart rate monitors give the students access to technology to conduct their experiments safely and in a way that they can control more of the variables. The second part is to view the model of the brain and slice through the different areas of the brain. Students reviewed what each part of the brain does, where it is in the brain and how it relates to other parts of the brain. Students worked with real scans of the human brain, tailored to their VCE content requirements which are currently not available anywhere else in Australia, to understand the relationship between parts of the brain.

To learn more about the Ballarat Tech School (Discover Today, Design Tomorrow) programs go to: https://ballarattechschool.vic.edu.au/

French News: La galette des Rois

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:50:57 GMT

BalCC Canteen 2020

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:41:38 GMT

The BalCC Canteen is open for students at Lunch 1 and 2 every Wednesday and Friday. Secondary and Primary students are able to purchase directly from the Canteen. However, Primary students generally place their lunch orders into year level bags during Homeroom when they wish to order. The order needs to include: the students name; year level; menu item/s and payment, preferably into a paper lunch bag and zip-lock bag for money. To view the BalCC Canteen menu head to: https://www.balcc.vic.edu.au/cantee n

If you would like to volunteer in our Canteen or at BalCC, please contact the College Administration Office for more information.

Primary Pet Education

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:37:45 GMT

This week our Prep-Year 6 students were visited by Animal Victoria Pet Educator, Yvonne Ross. Yvonne delivered the ‘Responsible Pet Ownership’ education program to the students with the help of her dog, Majella. The program teaches children about living safely with dogs and responsible pet ownership.

The RPO Programs Pet Educators and their suitability tested dogs visit over 2000 kindergartens and 800 primary schools throughout the state yearly promoting the vital safety messages through animated presentations, song and role play.

Pink Stumps Day 2020

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:17:06 GMT

On Thursday our Prep-Year 12 students dressed in pink and made donations to support the work of the McGrath Foundation. The Prep-Year 6 students were involved in cricket matches, which were run with the help of teachers and selected students from Year 7, 8 and 10. Our office staff and teachers also supported the day by dressing up.

The McGrath Foundation help fund the work of Breast Care Nurses who from the time of diagnosis, and throughout treatment, inform, organise, empower and support people with breast cancer and their families.

For more information head to: https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/

Year 10 Industry & Enterprise hear from International Speaker

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 02:46:28 GMT

Our Year 10 students recently took part in an Industry and Enterprise excursion to Ballarat Tech School. The students heard from international speaker, Haraldur Thorleifsson, founder and CEO of UENO.

Students heard about innovation and entrepreneurship, taking advantage of market opportunities, changing customer needs, research and development, technological development and global markets, and the personal motivation behind starting and redefining a creative business.

UENO describe themselves as “a group of clever people in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Reykjavik. We use brains and fancy machines to create brands, products and experiences that help our clients solve problems and seize opportunities.”

To learn more about the programs BTS has to offer students head to: https://ballarattechschool.vic.edu.au/

Homework Club commences

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 02:26:21 GMT

Homework club commenced this week. Homework club meets in S1 from 3:30-4:30pm on Wednesdays. Please contact Mark Preston on mpreston@balcc.vic.edu.au for more information.

Student Achievement: Year 8 Publishes Novel

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 02:23:17 GMT

Year 8 student Lara recently completed and self-published her first novel. The novel titled ‘Destiny’ is about a young princess in a search of her Destiny. The novel is available from the BalCC Library to borrow. For more information on the novel head to: https://tinyurl.com/DestinyLara

VCE Excellence Awards Assembly

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 23:37:11 GMT

Today we held our annual VCE Excellence Awards assembly. The awards are presented to VCE students who have received a score of 40+ in their VCE exams in 2019. VCE Awards were presented to three Year 11 students who undertook VCE subjects in 2019: Leticia for Visual Communication Design, Charleigh for Psychology and Esther for Visual Communication Design and Psychology. Two 2019 Year 12 students were presented VCE awards: Joshua for English, Chemistry and Further Mathematics, and Caleb for Business Management and Further Mathematics.

Joshua has accepted a place at Monash University, where he will study a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Doctor of Medicine, with the aim of continuing on to become a Neurosurgeon. Caleb has been offered a full scholarship to study Law and Commerce at Melbourne University.

Congratulations to all these students on their achievements and for upholding our College core value of excellence.

Welcome to 2020

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 01:23:08 GMT

This week we welcomed back our Year 1-6 students for 2020. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead at BalCC.

Please remember to check out the dates for upcoming events on the calendar in the BalCC Parent Lounge :

https://tass.balcc.vic.edu.au/parentlounge/login.cfm

South Star Warriors Team commences for 2020

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 01:15:03 GMT

Our Year 7-12 students are invited to join the exciting BalCC co-curricular team, South Star Warriors. SSW supports human and hybrid powered vehicles, where students have the chance to work as a team in maintaining, training and racing such vehicles.

Term 1 is a come and try program with after school training sessions 3:30-5:00pm on the following Tuesdays - 18 Feb, 3rd March and 17th March .

If your child is interested please email Kaylene Templar on ktemplar@balcc.vic.edu.au and she will make the information available as an invitation to an excursion to you and your child on Parent Lounge. The cost is $20 for the term.

Year 12s welcome Preps

sedwards@balcc.vic.edu.au (Ruth Orr) — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 01:04:39 GMT

Last week we welcomed our Prep and Year 7-12 students back for the 2020 school year. Our Year 12 students spent some time in the morning getting to know our new Preps and taking for them a tour of the College. It was wonderful to see our senior students helping the younger ones settle into College life. On the Year 12 student’s final day at the end of the year they will be walked into their Graduation Assembly by the Preps.s text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.

Merry Christmas from BalCC

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:05:52 GMT

We wish all our College families a wonderful Christmas and we will see you all in 2020!

Remember we are running Registration days on Thursday 12 December 2019: 9:00am to 7:30pm, Monday 16 December 2019: 9:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday 21 January 2020: 9:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday 22 January 2020 : 9:00am to 7:30pm and Thursday 23 January 2020: 9:00am to 4:00pm. All current and new families are requested to come in to complete all the paperwork for 2020. This will also be an opportunity to go over Parent Lounge benefits, tabs and features you need to be aware of. Parents do not need to book in.

Year 7-9 End of Year Awards

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:00:57 GMT

Congratulations to all the Secondary end of year award winners:

Year 7

English –Darcy

Mathematics – Micah

Christian Living – Liam

Science – Thomas

LOTE – Spanish Jordyn & Nathaniel

HASS – Micah

PE – Micah

Careers –Lily

Textiles – Nyajima

Health – Lara

Metal Technology – Jordyn

Music Jordyn

Food Technology – Rylan & Bethany

Most Improved Student – Nathaniel

Christian Citizenship – Elouise

Academic All Rounder – Micah

Year 8

English – Emma

Mathematics – Tyson

Christian Living – Nyadoar

Science – Emma

Home Economics – Wanida

HASS – Nyadoar

Careers – Grace

Lego Mindstorm – Caelan

Cuisines of the World – Grace, Emma, Charlie

Drones – Oliver

LOTE – Spanish – Wanida & Matthew

Sport – Will

Graphics – Matthew

Woodwork – Grace

HPE – Oliver

Design Plastics – Emma & Matthew

CAD – Caelan

Art – Amelie

Most Improved – Sharla & Aimeelia

Christian Citizenship – Wanida & Matt

Academic All Rounder – Emma

Year 9

English – Brielle & Max

Mathematic – Jake

Board Game Design – Joel T

Psychology / Sociology Sam Business & Legal Studies – Jake

Materials – Design & Technology – Penny

Graphics – Penny

Horticulture – Gabby & Joel T

HPE – Penny

HASS – Brielle

Christian Living – Max & Brielle

Science – Max

Food Technology – Nyachang

PE Extended – Penny

Most Improved - Max

Christian Citizenship – Sam

Academic All-Rounder – Penny

Basketball Most Valuable Player U16 – Sam

Basketball Most Improved Player U16 – Silas

Primary: End of Year Awards

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:27:16 GMT

Congratulations to all the Primary end of year award winners:

Year 3

English – Malachi & Lucy

French – Ethan, Jordan, Melissa

HPE – Ethan & Lucy

Integrated Studies – Jonah & Aiva

Mathematics – Nathan, Jordan & Aiva

Performing Arts – Kieren & Martha

Visual Arts – Ethan, Jasper & Martha

Most Improved – Xavier & Melissa

Christian Character – Elijah

Year 4

English – Will & Beatrice

French – Heath & Phoebe

HPE – Jordy & Emily

Integrated Studies – Heath & Sierra

Mathematics – Will & Tegan

Performing Arts – Quinn & Lexi

Visual Arts – Thomas, Phoebe & Charlotte

Most Improved – Mat & Nyasunday

Christian Character – Alice

Year 5

English – Levi, Rebecca & Ysabele

French – Chris & Caitlin

HPE – Edgian & Tilly

Integrated Studies – Christoper & Hannah

Mathematics – Jack & Ashleigh

Performing Arts – Jack & Jacinta

Visual Arts – Jack, Jacinta & Rebecca

Most Improved – Izzy & Issac

Christian Character – Jacinta

Year 6

English – Tim & Jade

French – Patch & Ruby

HPE – Gibson & Zia

Integrated Studies – Samuel & Kate

Mathematics – Adam & Zia

Performing Arts – Isaac & Freya

Visual Arts – Samuel, Isabel & Zia

Woodwork – Gibson & Eden

Most Improved – Williman & Caitlin

Christian Character – Ruby

2020 College Captains Announced

digitalagency@austcommunitymedia.com.au (Digital Agency ACM) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:12:27 GMT

Congratulations to Year 11 students Jack McG and Esther on being elected College Captains for 2020. The Vice Captains for 2020 are Josiah and Brianna. The College Captains were announced and badged at Celebration evening.

BalCC Dux for 2019

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:37:43 GMT

Congratulations to Year 12 student and College Captain, Joshua on being awarded the Buninyong and District Community Bank Senior Secondary Excellence award (Dux) at Celebration evening. Joshua achieved at ATAR score of 98.15 and also received an award from Virtual School Victoria for excellence in VCE Chemistry. Joshua plans to study a Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine next year and then specialise to be a Cardiothoracic or Neurosurgeon.

Celebration Evening Awards 2019

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:32:44 GMT

Congratulations to the following students on receiving awards at our 2019 Celebration evening:

Catherine King Award for Community Service - this award is given to a student who has significantly contributed to the welfare of the College: Esther (Year 11)

Caltex All-Rounder Award - in recognition of a student’s excellence in academic, leadership, sporting and community service: Jack (Year 11)

ADF Long Tan Award - recognising a Year 10 student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and teamwork qualities: Emma-Jayne (Year 10)

ADF Long Tan Award - recognising a Year 12 student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and teamwork qualities: Joshua (Year 12)

The Judy Duke Art Award - awarded to a Christian student in Senior Secondary who has undertaken an Art subject, who also manifests the fruit of the Spirit, demonstrates knowledge of God’s word, honours God in their work and uses their God-given talent: Leticia (Year 11)

Wiltronics Research Pursuit of Excellence Award - for the pursuit of excellence in Science/Technology studies: Tumalu (Year 10)

Ballarat Books Primary School Community Award - awarded to a Primary School student who demonstrated community spirit within the College: Kate (Year 6)

Principal’s Primary School Encouragement Award - recognising a Primary School student for excellent effort: Nathan (Year 3)

McLean’s Cleaning Primary School Academic Award - awarded to a Primary School student who has demonstrated academic excellence: Zia (Year 6)

Certificate III in Christian Studies Shield - awarded to the top graduating student in Year 12 for the Certificate III in Christian Studies course: Joshua (Year 12)

Principal’s Secondary School Community Award - awarded to a lower Secondary student who demonstrated community spirit within the College: Rylan (Year 7)

Principal’s Secondary School Encouragement Award - recognising a lower Secondary student for excellent effort: Joel T (Year 9)

McLean’s Cleaning Secondary School Academic Award - awarded to a lower Secondary student who has demonstrated academic excellence: Brielle (Year 9)

Bryan & Sue Nicholls Public Speaking Award - recognising a student who has demonstrated an excellence in public speaking: Yual (Year 12)

Principal’s Award for Outstanding Student in Performing Arts - in recognition of outstanding performance in the Performing Arts (ie musicals, special performances): Jack (Year 11)

South Star Warriors Service Award - recognising a student for providing outstanding leadership and service to the South Star Warriors program: Daniel (Year 12)

Michael & Esther Stewart Award for All-Round Sporting performance - awarded to a student for outstanding sporting performance: Codey (Year 5)

Revolution Print VET Award - in recognition of a vocational educational and training student for outstanding performance: Luke (Year 11)

Principal’s VET Excellence Award - in recognition of a vocational educational and training student for outstanding achievements: Gemma (Year 11)

Board Christian Mission/Service Award - this award recognises a Senior Secondary student who has made a decision of faith and demonstrates a desire and commitment to follow Christ and His call by participating in an overseas or local Christian mission training for service: Mitchell (Year 11) & Noah (Year 12)

Buninyong and District Community Bank Senior Secondary Excellence Award - awarded to a Year 12 student who has demonstrated academic excellence: Joshua (Year 12).

Joshua also received an award from Virtual School Victoria for excellence in VCE Chemistry. Joshua plans to study a Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine next year and then specialise to be a Cardiothoracic surgeon or Neurosurgeon.

Christmas Play Assembly

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:38:20 GMT

This week our Secondary students came in from their school holidays to run our final Primary Assembly. The students shared musical items, led worship and had an interactive telling of the Christmas story that included acting parts for the Primary students.

Year 7-9: Optus Digital Thumbprint Workshops

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:30:53 GMT

Our Year 7-9 students participated in the Optus Digital Thumbprint program this week. The program teaches young people to be safe, responsible and positive online through curriculum-aligned workshops that are fun and interactive.

Each year level attended their own age appropriate workshop on the topics of Cyber Security, Cyber Bullying and Digital Discernment.

Students learnt about what happens to your information and how to keep it secure, how to create a positive and authentic image online and explore how what we see and hear online affects what we think, feel and do.

For more information on the Optus Digital Thumbprint program head to: https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/

Primary Choir perform at Scotsburn Carols

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:30:39 GMT

Well done to the Primary Choir who performed at the Scotsburn Carols last week. It was great to see our students sharing their talents with the wider community.

VCAL Cert II in Horticulture Projects

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:26:54 GMT

In addition to the formal studies, it has been an exciting year for VCAL with the introduction of a class-wide School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) program for the Year 11 and 12 students. In partnership with South West Tafe and WestVic Staffing Solutions, any student who had not already been registered with for SBA was engaged to complete a horticulture apprenticeship. By having a TAFE teacher for a day a week and being paid for a day’s work around the College, the students have continued to beautify the campus. This is displayed most clearly in the landscaping of the Warren Street round-a-bout and the construction of the horticulture garden boxes.

Just as God has blessed us with the ability to work, he has blessed the work of the VCAL students around the College.

Primary: Christmas in the Colonies

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:24:51 GMT

Our Primary students had the opportunity to visit Sovereign Hill for their Christmas in the Colonies program. The students enjoyed different activities to do with Christmas traditions of the 1800s.

Christmas @ BalCC - Photo Gallery

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:18:09 GMT

Thank you to everyone who came along to our first Christmas @ BalCC event. It was great to see so many people chatting and enjoying picnics on the MPC lawn area, while listening to the wonderful variety of talented musical performers. Thank you also to the helpers on the sausage sizzle and the visiting food vans.

Christmas @ BalCC Performers - Photo Gallery

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:17:52 GMT

There was a wide variety of musical performers at our first Christmas @ BalCC event. The talent on display was amazing, and ranged from band ensembles, violinists, keyboard and guitar players to singers. Thank you to all the performers for entertaining everyone as they enjoyed their picnics, and the sausage sizzle and food van choices on offer.

Mission Trip 2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:18:37 GMT

From the 25-29 November Pastor Steve Shaw, Pastor Ruthie Byrne and Carol Clough took a group of Secondary students on our annual ministry trip. This year the chosen destination was Bairnsdale Community Christian School.

BCCS is a small Primary school with just under 100 students. Months went into the planning for this trip and the project ‘wish list’ from the school included a mountain bike skills course and a huge movement path/mural to link classrooms together.

The team hit the road Monday morning and spent the first day on the road. Meeting the school staff in the afternoon and praying for the week of ministry ahead. Each night the team would have a debrief, devotion and sharing time as we focused on what it means to serve like Christ.

Day 2 began with an opening Chapel service where our team introduced themselves, sang and shared a message on the character of Daniel and Joshua. After this saw the layout and construction stage of the mountain bike skills track move into full swing, while the large background colors went down for the murals. We battled the rain but moved ahead as best we could.

Day 3 involved the help of a backhoe driver (parent in the school) assist us in moving the 70 cubic meters of dirt and 10 cubic meters of stone into their prospective locations. While the art scapes began to take shape under the direction of Mrs Clough and Pastor Byrne. The students were set their pieces to focus on and they stepped up to the task.

Day 4 was another fast paced day as we pushed late to finish the painted movement path and skills course, ending the day at the school with a final chapel service.

Day 5 saw us back on the road as we made our way back to Ballarat and a final opportunity to share testimonies in the group.

"This camp is the highlight of my year as I watched our students step up and serve another community with selflessness and grace." Steve Shaw - Chaplain/ Student Well Being

Prep Day Camp & Year 1 Sleepover

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 03:10:01 GMT

Here are a few photos from the Prep afternoon camp and Year 1 sleepover, which were both held at BalCC.

Year 6 Graduation Dinner

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:56:23 GMT

Our Year 6 students have enjoyed a Graduation dinner with their families and staff at Kardinia Church. The evening included a two course meal and performances by the ‘4G Band’. The band is made up of Year 6 students, who started playing together in Year 4 and are an amazing talent. We wish our Year 6 students the very best as they move in to Year 7.

BalCC Christmas Stall

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 01:37:08 GMT

A big thank you to Mrs Duthie in Education Support for organising our first ever Christmas stall. Primary students had the opportunity to go shopping at the stall and were busy selecting gifts and managing their budgets, as they chose gifts to bless others with.

PSW VIP Night for BalCC

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 01:28:05 GMT

Year 6: Solar Ovens

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:25:18 GMT

The Year 6 students have been constructing solar ovens as part of their Essential Energy unit. The students have been placing the ovens out in the sun (on the days we’ve seen it) and seeing how much heat the ovens generate. The hope is that the ovens will produce enough energy to cook some food!

Year 2 & 3: Camp Adekate

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:56:02 GMT

As part of our camping program, the Years 2 and 3 students have enjoyed a combined camp at Camp Adekate near Creswick.

The aim of the camp was to provide opportunities for leadership and character development, as well as building relationships and having some fun with mathematics.

South Star Warriors Energy Breakthrough 2019

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:37:11 GMT

Despite poor weather conditions at the start of their five days at the Energy Breakthrough competition our South Star Warriors team enjoyed their time away at the event. The Year 7 students competed in an eight hour endurance race and the older students in the 24 hour race. Thank you to all the staff and parents who help and support the SWW team throughout the year and at events.

Secondary: College Dance Photo Gallery

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:54:11 GMT

Thank you to our Senate students for organising a whole College Dance. Primary and Secondary students attend the Hollywood themed dance in two different sessions and enjoyed music, games and refreshments. Here are some photos from the Secondary dance session.

Primary: College Dance Photo Gallery

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 04:17:16 GMT

Year 4: Lego Christmas Cards

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:21:03 GMT

The Year 4 students have been enjoying some ‘Jolly’ Mathematics activities creating Lego Christmas cards.

BalCC Artwork Displayed at Clunes Show

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:16:21 GMT

Inspiring artworks from the BalCC Prep and Year 1 students were displayed at the Clunes Show recently. The public and organisers of the Clunes Show remarked on how colourful and uplifting the artworks were. Congratulations to the Prep and Year 1 Visual Arts students for their talented contributions to the Clunes Show.

Prep & Year 1: Christmas Bon Bons

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:15:49 GMT

Mrs Caroline Morrison had a ‘cracker’ of a time with the Prep and Year 1 students as they created their own personal bon bons. Each child submitted their own joke which was distributed during class to be included in each bon bon along with prizes and Mentos. The Prep students made a special bon bon for Mrs Michelle Collins to enjoy and the class cheered as she opened it at the end of the Art session.

Christmas @ BalCC Event Thu 5 Dec

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:07:39 GMT

Year 6: Graduation Assembly 2019

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:07:19 GMT

Our Year 6 students have celebrated the end of their Primary education with a Graduation Assembly. The students performed musical items, gave speeches and reflected on the friendships they had made during their Primary years. The students will continue their celebrations with a formal dinner this coming Friday at Kardinia Church.

Prep & Year 1: Fire Truck Visit

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:06:57 GMT

On Tuesday the Prep and Year 1 students were visited by CFA volunteers, Graham and Neil. The students learnt about fire safety and smoke detectors before having the chance to see how the fire truck and the breathing gear operated. The CFA is committed to community education and safety, and volunteers regularly visit schools in the Ballarat area.

Year 12 Formal 2019

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:30:06 GMT

Last Thursday the Year 12 Formal was held at the Ballarat Golf Club. Families and staff celebrated with the Year 12 students with a three course meal and music by band, Black Cat. We wish our Year 12 students God’s richest blessings as the move on to the next chapter of their lives.

College Captains Speeches for 2020

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:29:46 GMT

Well done to all the Year 11 students who gave speeches last week for the College Captain positions for 2020. Voting has taken place and the College Captain and Vice Captain positions will be announced at Celebration Evening on Tuesday 10 December.

Year 9 & 10 Fit to Lead Program

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:34:32 GMT

For the past two weeks the Year 9 and 10 Physical Education class has been running a Fit to Lead program with the Primary students. The Fit to Lead program has been developed by the PE students under the guidance of their teachers and saw them developing and running a PE class to teach skills to various aged Primary students. The classes included a warm up, major game and a cool down. As part of the program development the students had to choose a sport to teach and then consider logistics, OHS and lesson structure from start to finish.

Year 10-12 Awards

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:44:51 GMT

This week at Chapel our various Year 10-12 Merit and Class Subject awards were handed out. Congratulations to the following students:

Year 10

English-Emma

HPE-Tumalu

Food Technology-Alexander

Science-Tumalu

Mathematic-Emma

Christian Living-Alexander

Industry & Enterprise-Tumalu

Materials Design Technology-Sebastian G

Board Game Design-Isaiah

Academic All Rounder-Alexander

Most Improved-Ethan

Christian Citizenship-Lydia

VCAL

VCAL Mathematics-Luke

VCAL English-Daniel

VCAL PDS-Luke

Year 11

Senior Christian Living-Luke

English-Brianna

Psychology-Josiah

Chemistry Esther

General Mathematics-Josiah

Mathematical Methods-Esther

Sociology-Charleigh

Biology-Jack McG

Cert III in Christian Studies-Brianna

Academic All Rounder-Esther

Most Improved-Brianna

Christian Citizenship-Esther McKee

Year 12

Visual Communication Design-Esther

Psychology-Esther

English-Joshua

Further Maths-Joshua

Cert III Christian Studies -Emily

Biology-Mia

Business Management-Caleb

Health and Human Development-Brianna

Chemistry-Joshua

Christian Citizenship-Joshua

Most Improved-Caleb

South Star Warriors Energy Breakthrough - This Weekend

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:13:51 GMT

Looking for something to do this weekend? Then head over to Maryborough to watch our BalCC students compete in the annual Energy Breakthrough event. Yesterday the students set up camp for the five day event and despite the warm conditions are settling in well.

Now in its’ 28th year, the Energy Breakthrough is an exciting program designed to provide opportunities for students, teachers, parents and local industry to work together to design and construct a vehicle, a machine or innovation in technology that will represent an ‘energy breakthrough’.

The program encourages participants to examine and use the latest technology while considering its impact on the environment and the way people live locally and globally. The Energy Breakthrough is a joint initiative of the Country Education Partnership (CEP) and the Central Goldfields Shire Council (CGSC).

Thank You to BalCC Volunteers

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:11:34 GMT

This week we held a morning tea to say thank you to all the volunteers at BalCC who give up their time and come in to bless our College with their contributions and talents. If you are interested in volunteering at BalCC please contact the College Administration Office on 5337 5900.

Upcoming Event: Christmas @ BalCC

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:27:29 GMT

Event Date: Thu 5 Dec 5:30-7:30pm

We will be running a Christmas @ BalCC event on Thursday 5th December from 5:30pm- 7:30pm .

All BalCC families and staff are invited to attend this free event and may bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn in front of the MPC (inside the MPC if the weather is inclement).

The evening will include musical performances and carols by students, the Gajaak Sudanese dance group, a free sausage sizzle (vegan and gluten options available), prize giveaways, an ice-cream van (with lactose, dairy and nut free options) and a coffee van.

Come along and enjoy the performances in a relaxed atmosphere and meet with others in the BalCC community.

Please feel free to come dressed in your Christmas outfits or costumes.

Students must be accompanied by an adult. This is an alcohol-free event. BYO chairs and picnic rugs. General parking will not be permitted at the MPC for this event. Disability parking and access to the event will be provided.

Primary: Music Count Us In 2019

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:55:25 GMT

Last Thursday the Primary students took part in the annual Music Count Us In program, Australia’s largest school initiative. It is the education program of Music Australia, working with partners around the country to support music in schools and this year involved over 745,000 students from more than 3,400 schools all around Australia celebrating the value of music education.

The Program Song is at the heart of Music: Count Us In each year. It is a song written by students and written for students. The 2019 Program Song ‘We Are’ was written in May 2019 during a songwriting workshop and was released in early July 2019.

MCUI genesis was in the 2005 Australian Government National Review of School Music Education which found a lack of music education in schools, and is supported by the Australian Government up until the end of 2020, funded through the Department of Education and Training.

MCUI plays a vital role in fostering music education in schools, with a presence in every state and territory in the country. It is internationally recognised as the world’s largest school music initiative, and an important part of the Australian school calendar. It offers students music participation and skill development, delivers much needed resources and training to teachers, accesses and supports regional and remote locations and special needs areas and provides a whole-of-school engagement activity.

Year 9 & 10: Bushfoods Excursion

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:27:26 GMT

Our Year 9 and 10 Food Technology students took an excursion to Ballarat Tech School last week to take part in their Bushfoods program. The focus of the program is on the Australian bushfood cuisine, its place in Australia today, and the process of design and innovation in food. The program explores the history of Australian food, introducing students to the original foodies and farmers of the Ballarat region, the Wadawurrung people. Students learnt about the sophisticated methods of farming and food production, discussed the social impact, and changing influences, of the Australian food identity.

Alumni News: Winning Gold at WorldSkills

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:13:13 GMT

Alumni News Class of 2016: Congratulations to Brendan Thomas and Will Weightman for winning gold medals at the Ballarat Wimmera Region WorldSkills Australia competition. Brendan won the Construction Steel Worker category and Will the Cabinet Making category. They now move on to compete in the next stage of the competition in Perth.

WorldSkills Australia is a social enterprise that passionately believes skills drive the future of young people, and of Australia. Their skills-based competitions operate at regional, national and international levels, and are aligned to National Training Packages, Apprenticeships Australia and Jobs Australia schemes. Their National Championship is Australia’s biggest vocational education and excellence competition.

Primary Time Capsule

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:02:53 GMT

As part of celebrations for the new Neville Hawkins Primary Wing the Primary students have been working on items for a time capsule. Last Thursday the items were collected and buried next to the new wing and will be opened when the current Prep students graduate Year 12 in 2031!

Year 3-6: Cricket Clinics

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 23:55:32 GMT

As part of their Health & Physical Education classes the Year 3-6 students have been taking part in Cricket clinics. The clinics have been run by Cricket Victoria as part of the Sporting Schools program. The students have been learning skills in batting, bowling and fielding, as well as playing games of Rapid Fire cricket.

Prep Orientation Morning 2019

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:39:01 GMT

On Tuesday we welcomed the 2020 Prep class for an orientation morning. The Preps spent the morning doing craft, activities, and music before taking a walk around the Primary campus. Each Prep received their own teddy bear to cuddle for the morning and on their full day orientation they will take their teddy on a picnic. While the Preps were taking part in their orientation their parents enjoyed morning tea and an information session.

Alumni News: Class of 2017 Hayden Rees

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 03:36:38 GMT

Congratulations to Hayden Rees from the Class of 2017 on being selected to play the role of Mr Banks in the upcoming Curtain Call production of “The Stories of Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane”. The show is based on a combination of the adventures of Mary Poppins and the Banks family, which includes the beloved books by Pamela Travers, the Cameron Mackintosh musical and the two Disney movies.

The show is going to be performed on Sunday 8 December at 10:30am and 3:30pm at Founders Hall at Federation University, Mount Helen. Tickets can be purchased at www.trybooking.com/572859

Curtain Call Performing Arts Studios has been a part of the Ballarat theatre community for fifteen years and they have put on some of Broadway’s biggest musicals including Hairspray, The Wiz, Grease and Chicago. They have also performed at charity and community events as well as dance competitions including The Buninyong Carols, The Wakakirri Dance Festival, The Ararat Dance Competition and Ballarat Christian College’s 2017 Year 12 Formal. The Studio’s values are to introduce of all of their students to the magic of the theatre in a friendly and family environment. Classes at the studio include Musical Theatre, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop and Drama. Some former students are now currently working on Broadway and have had the opportunity to work for theatre legends such as Julie Andrews. Curtain Call gives all students the opportunity to shine on the stage. For more information head to: http://www.curtaincallpas.com.au/