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A Message From The Principal Throughout the term one we witnessed so many achievements. There were the
obvious examples on the sporting field, in the pool, selection for the Whitten project or
the Live4Life Crew, participation in the Courage to Care and the Full Steam Ahead
projects and community involvement with Relay for Life to name a few.
It is the examples that are less obvious that I want to highlight as we commence a new
term: the students who went out of their way to welcome and support the year 7
students and the other new students to Bayview; those who offered comfort and
solace to the staff and students who experienced loss and grief; the students who
struggled to master a skill but persisted and persevered until they “got it”; the students
who always say “yes, I can do that for you”. These wonderful young people actually
make up the majority of our student body and those of us privileged to work here
witness their compassion, grit and energy on a daily basis.
Unfortunately Ms Katie Sabel will not be returning to Bayview College. She has been
struggling with health issues since early in term one. Katie was only with us a very short
time, however, in that time she made a positive impact on her students and
colleagues. We wish her a speedy recovery. We are delighted that Mrs Emma Rudge
has been with us filling in for Katie and I am pleased to announce that Emma will
continue with us this term. This will provide the students with continuity in their studies.
The recent holiday period provided us with an opportunity to relax, refresh and
refocus. The Easter season, the most holiest of times in the Christian Calendar, saw
many of us attending church services and reflecting on the core Easter meaning for us
in the modern world. In our daily lives we can be signs and instruments of the loving,
healing, restoring and saving presence of Jesus in the world – or we can block and
frustrate that presence by our own indifference.
My hope and prayer this year is that all of us will recommit ourselves to walking in
Jesus’ footsteps. In this way the promise and hope of Easter will not be a far-fetched
dream, but rather a reality which like the mustard seed of which Jesus speaks in the
Gospel begins in small and hidden ways but gradually grows into a vast tree which
provides a home for everyone.
Bayview College
Newsletter
To believe. To think. To achieve.
April 2019 www.bayview.vic.edu.au
Jesus did not die on the cross just so we could live comfortable, well-adjusted lives.
His purpose is far deeper: He wants to make us like himself before he takes us to heaven.
This is our greatest privilege, our immediate responsibility
and our ultimate destiny. ~ Rick Warren
Wednesday 24th April - ANZAC Day Wreath Making
Thursday 25th April - ANZAC Day Holiday
Saturday 27th April - Open Morning & Scholarship Testing
Tuesday 30th April - Scholarship Testing
Wednesday 1st May - Intermediate Yr 9/10 Boys AFL Football
Wednesday 1st & 2nd May - Yr 12 Career & Uni Tour
Friday 3rd May - Yr 10 Immunisation & Inter School Cross Country
Tuesday 7th May - Snr Boys Yr 11/12 AFL Football
Thursday 9th May - School Production
Friday 10th May - School Production
Saturday 11th May - School Production
Tuesday 14th - 24th May - NAPLAN Testing
Monday 20th - 24th May - Big Science Week
Monday 20th May - GD Cross Country
Tuesday 21st May - VNA Netball
Wednesday 22nd May - eDay
Friday 25th May - SWAC Trivia Night
Monday 10th June - Queen’s Birthday Holiday
Tuesday 11th - 14th June - Yr 8, 9, 10 & VCE Exams
Wednesday 12th June - VCE GAT
Monday 17th June - Report Writing Day - STUDENT FREE DAY
Tuesday 18th June - Unit 2 & 4 Starts
Tuesday 18th June - 4th July - Japan Trip
Thursday 20th June - Parent Teacher Interviews 2pm –8pm
Monday 24th - 27th June - Year 9 Urban Camp
Monday 24th - 28th June - Year 10 Work Experience
Thursday 28th June - 9th July - Year 12 Cambodia Trip
Friday 29th June - Year 9 Camp Recovery Day
Friday 29th June to 14th July - TERM 2 HOLIDAYS
On Harmony Day we had an emotional assembly. We were proud of the whole school and our student leaders for dedicating the day to the New Zealand crisis. A donation of NZD $291.09 was made to local charity United Way Glenelg who forwarded the donation to their sister charity, United Way New Zealand. One of our students, Nuzhat a proud Muslim spoke about being a Muslim and everyone living in unity no matter what your race or religion. On the following page is the last paragraph of her speech. One thing we can take out of this tragedy is
Love Always Out Weighs Hate
The Last Paragraph of Nuzhat’s Speech
A cloudy overcast day greeted Bayview College students when they competed in the
Glenelg District Interschool Athletics carnival held on Friday 15th March at Island Park,
Casterton. In somewhat changeable weather conditions our athletes were able to
perform admirably, with 4 students winning a combined 4 events. Charlie Harvey was
the outstanding athlete for Bayview winning 2 events ( 800m and 1500m) and
gaining a further second and two thirds in other events. Sky Treble won the girls 12/13
Javelin, whilst Jennifer Cain was able to take out the Girls 15 year old Discus. Kellie
Brewster was able to gain two second placings in the Discus and Javelin and this effort
enabled her to place fifth in the open girl’s championship.
Both of Bayview College’s exchange students participated with Amelie Steenson taking
out three, fourth placings in each of the 400m, 800m and 1500m and a creditable 6th in
the hurdles (even though she had not completed in hurdles ever before). Madeline
Ottesen placing 6th in the 17 girls discus. From a team perspective the 15 year boys
came third and this strong showing enabled Bayview College to finish 7th place overall
despite not having a lot of senior competitors due to study commitments. Well done to
all competitors and we now look forward to four of our students participating in the
Western Zone Athletics championships to be held in Warrnambool on Monday 16th of
September.
BEST PERFORMERS AND PLACING IN EACH AGE GROUP
Year 12/3 Boys – Noah Johnson – 11th Year 12/13 Girls – Sky Treble – 7th
Year 14 Boys – Riley Gallagher - 7th Year 14 Girls – April Tilley -12th
Year 15 Boys – Charlie Harvey - 2nd Year 15 Girls – Jennifer Cain – 14th
Year 16 Boys – Jack Walsh -13th Year 16 Girls – Ailish Duro – 12th
Year 17 Girls – Amelie Steenson – 9th
Year 20 Girls – Kellie Brewster – 5th
School Sports
Dan Tehan opened our refurbished rooms 7A & 7B
on the 1st March
Grade 6 Discovery Day
Bolwarra St Johns Bundarra
Portland Portland Nth
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