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25.01.2022 The anxious wait is finally over for thousands of Geelong students who received their VCE results this morning. And Belmont High School vice-captain Jesse Hasell is elated

25.01.2022 Dear parents, carers, students and staff, Yesterday, the Victorian Government announced that, on the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer, regional and rural Victoria will move to Stage 3 restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The changes to schools’ operations will come into effect from Wednesday 5th August, following a student free day on Tuesday 4th August, and are likely to apply until the end of Term 3. As outlined in the Chief Health Officer’...s advice on Friday, schools remain safe places for staff and students but these steps are critical measures to reduce the movement of students and families across the state. There are implications for our school, and for families in our school community. A summary of what the changes mean for Belmont High School is below. RURAL AND REGIONAL VICTORIA PREP TO YEAR 10 Prep to Year 10 students will move to remote and flexible learning. On-site supervision in rural and regional Victoria will be available to: o Children whose parents cannot work from home o Vulnerable children o Any child with a disability SENIOR SECONDARY YEAR 11 AND 12 (VCE AND VCAL) All Year 11 and 12 provision for both VCE and VCAL will move to remote and flexible learning. The GAT will be rescheduled from Wednesday 9th September to Wednesday 7th October. The schedule for the VCE examinations and release of results will remain as previously advised. Further information about consideration of disadvantage and coronavirus (COVID-19) will be provided shortly. TIMELINE Monday 3rd August will be a ‘normal’ day of school under current arrangements, with students attending on site learning asked to take all their necessary learning materials home. Tuesday 4th August will be a student-free day across Victoria to enable teachers, especially in rural and regional Victoria, to prepare for flexible and remote learning. Wednesday 5th August will be the first day of the remote and flexible learning arrangements for schools across Victoria This is a day ahead of the state-wide introduction of the Stage 3 restrictions in rural and regional Victoria, but will provide for a smooth transition and will enable as much continuity of learning as possible. I will provide an update soon about arrangements for on site supervision at our school. I remind you that masks/face coverings must be worn by all students’ tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding and support. Kind regards Sandra Eglezos Principal Belmont High School

22.01.2022 A big thank you to students and families for attending the GDay USA picnic last night (20/11). A group of 18 BHS students and 2 staff members will be travelling to California and Arizona for three weeks during the summer holidays. The trip will include a homestay and students will get the opportunity to attend school in Mesa. We wish them a safe journey!

22.01.2022 1st August 2020 Dear Parents, Carers and Students, Based on advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, the Victorian Government announced that compulsory wearing of face coverings will extend to all of Victoria from 11.59pm on Sunday 2 August. This means everyone over the age of 12 must wear a face covering when they leave their home.... All Belmont High School students MUST wear an adequate face covering/mask to school from this Monday 3rd August. This includes when travelling to and from school, unless they are travelling alone in a vehicle or with members of their household. Students that do not have adequate mask/face covering will be excluded from school. Behaviour whereby a student purposely uses their face mask incorrectly, intermittently, or interferes with another individual’s face mask, will not be tolerated. Parents/carers will be contacted to collect students immediately in the above instances. The school will not be providing face masks to students. For instructions on how to safely wear a face covering, I encourage you and your child/ren to view the clip in this link from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, Brett Sutton: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-masks-and-coverings-covid- Teachers and education support staff will not be required to wear face masks/coverings while teaching, but those who wish to do so, can. Teachers should wear face masks/coverings in other areas of the school when not teaching (for example, in the staffroom, on yard duty and when providing first aid), and when travelling to and from school. Some students and staff may be exempt from these requirements. This includes students or staff who have a medical condition - including problems with their breathing, a serious skin condition on the face, a disability or a mental health condition. If you feel this exemption applies to your child, you must contact the school for further discussion and details. I also remind parents and carers that we ask you not to enter the school or general office area. Please phone reception on 5243 5355 and our office staff will assist you with your enquiry. The Department’s coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, call 1800 338 663. For school information in your language, call TIS National on 131 450. Please ask them to call the DET coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663 and they will help interpret. For more information about coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the DHHS website. Thank you for your ongoing support. Kind regards, Sandra Eglezos Principal Belmont High School

19.01.2022 Dear Students, Parents and Guardians, As you may be aware there has been issues with Compass today which has resulted in students not being able to log in. These issues are on a global level and are currently being investigated by the Compass team. We are currently waiting on further advice. We ask that you reframe from contacting the general office via phone or email in regards to Compass connection issues at present due to reduced staffing on site. We appreciate your patience and will update you once we have further information.

17.01.2022 Good luck to all of our students who are preparing for Remote Learning 2.0! Belmont High School has a planned Curriculum day on Wednesday 5th August and will resume on Thursday 6th August. Please take some time between today and tomorrow to set up a comfortable space and organise all your resources so that you are ready to learn on Thursday morning. Belmont High School teachers and staff will be here to support you in this journey. Please look after yourselves and reach out if you need help, we are here for you.

16.01.2022 A massive thank you to all of the students, staff, parents and community that supported the Colour Explosion Day. Here are some fantastic photos of the rather colourful event!

14.01.2022 The ‘2 Worlds Festival’ is a culturally significant music and arts festival that raises valuable funds to continue and expand the work of the Marrma Rom Two Worlds Foundation. This foundation helps support our Indigenous girls from North East Arnhem Land at Belmont High School. Artists such as Xavier Rudd, Yirrmal and Kacey Chambers will be headlining this event. The festival takes place on Saturday 13th March at Birrarung Marr (next to Federation Square). Tickets are $59. Kids under 12 are free. Click the link for further details www.2worldsfestival.org.au

14.01.2022 Dear parents and carers and students, Our school has been advised of further reported cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). This case has been reported to the Department of Education and Training (DET), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently undertaking further investigation.... As a precautionary measure, Belmont High School will be closed once again for 24 hours initially, or until we receive advice it can re-open. The school will be closed to all students, staff and members of the community. During the initial closure period, all students and staff must remain at home while DHHS undertakes contact tracing. This includes limiting movements to home-based activities and not attending public places. We will provide further information following confirmation of advice from DHHS. To slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Stage 3 restrictions now apply for regional and rural Victoria and Stage 4 restrictions now apply for metropolitan Melbourne. All schools across Victoria have returned to remote and flexible learning, for all year levels, except for specialist school students in rural and regional Victoria, for the rest of Term 3. Face coverings are compulsory for all Victorians over the age of 12. The exception to this is students over the age of 12 attending primary school, who are not required to wear a face covering while at school. Further information on the use of face coverings in schools can be found on the DHHS website. I am very aware that this is a time of heightened anxiety for us all. The people best placed to answer your questions are the DET staff who are supporting us. You can contact them on the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663, 8am to 6pm, seven days a week. For school information in your language, call TIS National on 131 450. Please ask them to call the DET coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663 and they will help interpret. For health advice in other languages visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au. A number of resources can also be found on DET’s coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for parents, carers and guardians page. Thank you for your support, and I will provide further information as soon as I receive any updates. Sandra Eglezos Principal Belmont High School

12.01.2022 Wellbeing Support The Belmont High School wellbeing team will still be available throughout remote learning. Please contact your House Leader or the Belmont High School office to be referred to Wellbeing. National lines Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au ... Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or suicidecallbackservice.org.au beyondblue: 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au eheadspace: visit eheadspace.org.au or call on 1800 650 890 to speak to a youth mental health clinician Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au Local support headspace Geelong 5222 6690 Barwon Health Mental Health (24/7) - 1300 094 187 BCYF Drug and Alcohol support - 1300 022 293 or email [email protected] The Orange Door - family violence support - 1800 312 820 Resources https://kidshelpline.com.au/coronavirus https://headspace.org.au/covid-19/ https://www.orygen.org.au//Self-care-during-the-COVID-19-o https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/

12.01.2022 ***BOOKLIST 2020 NOW OPEN FOR ORDERING*** Simply visit www.officemaxschools.com and follow these easy steps: 1. Search for your school: Belmont High School, Belmont, VIC and enter your school access key: 8WX6V... 2. Complete the student’s details, select the Year level then the relevant subjects they are enrolled in for 2020. 3. Review your requirements list and make changes (if required) Please Note: some list items have been denoted by your school as a requisite for the subject or year. 4. If you need additional items, top up from the Back to School special range, and checkout. Please note: For home deliveries only, if you have more than one student at the same school repeat above steps. Once completed, an order confirmation will be sent to your email address. Please note: Any technology items you order may be sent separately. If you have purchased any eBooks, you will receive a separate activation email. ORDER DEADLINES and DELIVERY INFORMATION Home Delivery: Your order will be delivered to your nominated address. Delivery Fees: Free Delivery: for orders placed on or before the 15th December 2019 $12.95 Delivery: for orders placed after the 15th December 2019 Orders Placed: On or before the 1st December 2019 will be delivered prior to the end of December 2019 On or before 31st December 2019 will be delivered before the start of Term 1 2020 Please note: For orders placed after 31st December 2019, we cannot guarantee delivery prior to Term 1 2020 Australia Post Orders are delivered via Australia Post’s eParcel service. As soon as your order is dispatched an email will be sent to let you know the Australia Post tracking ID Number. Your order can be tracked at auspost.com.au Note: PO Box addresses are not accepted by Australia Post. Payment Methods Accepted OfficeMax accepts PAYPAL, Zip, VISA OR MASTERCARD. HAVE A QUESTION? For assistance with your order, returns and refunds, delivery information or for a general enquiry, please visit OfficeMaxSchools.com.au/help To view all full terms and conditions regarding your order, please visit OfficeMaxSchools.com.au/terms

10.01.2022 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84870389216

09.01.2022 Congratulations to our Award recipients for 2019!!!! Special mention to our 18 Belmont High School students who join our prestigious 90's club. With hard work and effort they all achieved an ATAR of 90 or above. Our Dux for 2019 is Amy Hamilton-Jones. Brilliant effort!!

08.01.2022 Dear parents and carers and students, I’m writing to advise you that Belmont High School can now re-open, following a precautionary 48-hour closure while a reported case of coronavirus (COVID-19) was investigated. I’d like to thank the entire school community at the outset for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.... The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has advised the school it can re-open from Monday 3 August. It is important that we all continue to monitor our own health and the health of our children daily during this time. If you or a member of your family develops any symptoms such as a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath please seek medical advice. More information regarding coronavirus and schools is available from the Department of Education and Training (DET) on the DET website or by contacting the DET coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663, Monday to Friday during business hours. If you call them, please be clear that you are calling in relation to Belmont High School, and they will provide as much information as they can. For school information in your language, call TIS National on 131 450. Please ask them to call the DET coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663 and they will help interpret. For health advice in other languages visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au. There are also resources and supports available on DET’s coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for parents, carers and guardians page. Yours sincerely, Sandra Eglezos Principal Belmont High School

04.01.2022 Look at our wonderful Assistant Principals and Admin Office team! Checking RUOK? Whilst remembering to social distance!

04.01.2022 Remember for tomorrow, the 4 steps of Asking R U OK? 1. Ask the question 2. Listen to the response 3. Encourage actions 4. Continue to check in... https://youtu.be/Q4Db28pEGzQ

04.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, Our school has been advised of a reported case of coronavirus (COVID-19). This case has been reported to the Department of Education and Training (DET), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently undertaking further investigations. ... As a precautionary measure, Belmont High School will be closed for 24 hours initially, or until we receive advice it can re-open. The school will be closed to all students, staff and members of the community. All students are asked to stay at home until further advice is provided. We will provide further information following confirmation of advice from DHHS. I am very aware that this is a time of heightened anxiety for us all. The people best placed to answer your questions are the DET staff who are supporting us. You can contact them on the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663, Monday to Friday during business hours. If you call them, please be clear that you are calling in relation to Belmont High School, and they will provide as much information as they can. For school information in your language, call TIS National on 131 450. Please ask them to call DET coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663 and hey will help interpret. For health advice in other languages visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au. Thank you for your support and I will provide any further information as soon as I receive any updates. Yours sincerely, Sandra Eglezos Principal Belmont High School

04.01.2022 Dear Belmont High School families This message includes the latest information on school arrangements in response to Victoria’s COVID 19 situation. As you can appreciate, the situation is evolving daily and we intend to send regular messages to keep you fully informed. At this stage no government school is currently closed or in the process of being closed. Please take note of the following information: Schools will remain open for as long as the health authorities advise.... All year 7 camps scheduled for the remainder of the term will be postponed. All excursions outside the school and to Biolab are being cancelled. Open Night has been cancelled. Sporting events such as the Fun Run, Athletics carnival and inter-school sport have been postponed. The student reporting timeline will likely be adjusted, and a decision on how feedback will be provided to families on student progress will be made in the near future. At this stage, parent/student/teacher interviews will not proceed in the usual format. School assemblies are not taking place. The following prevention advice is being reinforced to students daily. Everyone can protect against infections by practising good hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene; Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue, or cough into your elbow. Dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards. Wash your hands regularly and before eating, using soap and running water for 20 seconds, drying hands thoroughly using paper towel or hand dryers. Students have been asked to maintain distance from each other where possible and avoid physical contact such as hugging, shaking hands, etc. In the event of school closure, teachers will support students to continue their learning at home through online learning systems. Information about access to learning will be distributed in the event of a school closure. Students will be required to take all of their text books and learning resources home. We are awaiting advice from the VCAA regarding assessment for all students, including VCE and VCAL students. If your child feels unwell or has any flu-like symptoms do not send them to school and contact your doctor. Please notify the school of your child’s absence, and the reason for their absence, so we are able to track this data. If you or a member of your family test positive to COVID 19 please notify the school immediately on 5243 5355. Kind regards Belmont High School Leadership Team

04.01.2022 RUOK? Remember to ask at least 1 person today, R U OK? The 4 steps of Asking R U OK? 1. Ask the question I’ve noticed you haven’t been yourself lately. Are you okay?... 2. Listen to the response don’t be too quick to come-up with an immediate fix. 3. Encourage actions maybe see a GP, a school counsellor, a trusted adult 4. Continue to check in text them later in the week https://youtu.be/Z5g65pt_Z_4 See more

01.01.2022 Dear parents and carers and students, As you are aware, Belmont High School was advised of a reported case of coronavirus (COVID-19) and was closed for 24 hours from 29 July 2020 as a precautionary measure. This case has been reported to the Department of Education and Training (DET), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently undertaking further investigation. The school will now remain closed from 30 July 2020 until advised otherwise.... While DHHS conducts further investigation, all staff and students are asked to stay at home until further advice is provided. The closure will also allow appropriate cleaning of the school site. At this stage staff and students do not need to seek testing unless you develop symptoms. While our school is closed, remote learning will be provided on Compass with the understanding that students and staff may not have all of their resources with them at home. This will begin for all classes from period 3 tomorrow. I am very aware that this is a time of heightened anxiety for us all. I emphasise that the people best placed to answer your questions are the DET staff who are supporting us. There are resources and supports available on DET’s coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for parents, carers and guardians page. I have also sent through a number of agency contacts that may support your child during this time. Our wellbeing team are also available to be contacted via our school email: [email protected] You are again reminded that you can also contact DET staff on the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663, Monday to Friday, during business hours. If you call them, please be clear that you are calling in relation to Belmont High School, and they will provide as much information as they can. For school information in your language, call TIS National on 131 450. Please ask them to call the DET coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663 and they will help interpret. For health advice in other languages visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au. Thank you for your support, and I will provide any further information as soon as I receive any updates. Kind regards Sandra Eglezos Principal See more