Junior School - Belmont
Orientation Book 2023
FOR FAMILIES
We warmly welcome your family as part of the Christian College community.
The information attached to this communication is provided to assist you as part of the Orientation Day process to ensure that we can support you to make the transition to your new school in 2023.
Please familiarize yourselves with this information and do not hesitate to contact your respective campus if we can assist you with any matter.
CONTENTS
Christian College Uniform Shop
Uniform Price List
Sport Uniform Price List
Back Creek Farm and Kindergarten Uniforms
The Instrumental Music Program Sports Association
Interested in becoming a Parent Volunteer Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund Information
Christian College – Booklist and Stationery Information Camp Australia – School Care Program
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INFORMATION
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CHRISTIAN COLLEGE UNIFORM SHOP
The Christian College Uniform Shop was established to provide a service to College families and to ensure that a quality uniform was available to our students at a reasonable cost.
The College uniform is only available through the College Uniform Shop located in the Centreway Arcade, Shop 6-7/168 High Street, Belmont, Ph. (03) 5241 6316.
Items can also be ordered by phoning the Uniform Shop or via the Christian College website at the Online Uniform Shop.
Last week of trading 2022
Normal hours until 9th December 2022. The Uniform Shop will then be closed until Monday 9th January 2023.
Summer Vacation Hours
The College Uniform Shop will be open the following dates in January:
Weekdays 9th January 2023 to 3rd February 2023 9am to 5pm
Saturdays 14th January, 21st January, 28th January 2023 9am to 1pm
*Please note:
The Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 26th January 2023 (Australia Day).
Uniform Shop normal trading hours resume from Monday 6th February 2023
• Monday 9am to 5pm
• Tuesday 8am to 12pm
• Wednesday 12pm to 5pm
• Thursday Closed
• Friday 9am to 1pm
Closed Weekends and Public Holidays.
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New College Wardrobe
In 2022 the College launched a new ‘mix and match’ wardrobe, which has been warmly embraced by students across our campuses.
This modern mix and match wardrobe enables our students to choose what they wear from a range of inclusive, flexible, and comfortable options.
The new wardrobe also eliminates the need for summer and winter options and features gender neutral elements and designs that are trans-seasonal, allowing students to be comfortable all year round.
It is much more appropriate that students will be able to choose from a mix and match wardrobe based on their preference, the weather, and the activities they have on at the College that day.
The new wardrobe includes more durable, breathable, and easy-care garments that will ultimately be easier to maintain and be more cost effective for families.
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UNIFORM PRICE LIST
Uniform Shop, Belmont Centreway Arcade (please see Christian College website for Opening Hours)
Blazers (Yrs 5 to 12 only)
Sizes 70, 75cm 195.00
80, 85cm 200.00
90, 95cm 200.00
100, 105cm 210.00
110, 115cm 215.00
120, 125cm 215.00
130, 135cm 215.00
Jumpers
Sizes 55, 60, 65cm 80.00
70, 75, 80cm 80.00
85, 90, 95cm 90.00
100, 105, 110cm 100.00
115, 120, 125cm 105.00
130, 135cm 110.00
Cardigans
Sizes 55, 60, 65 85.00
70, 75, 80cm 85.00
85, 90, 95cm 95.00
100, 105, 110cm 105.00
115, 120, 125cm 110.00
College Ties
Junior, Middle, Senior 22.00
Cross-over tie 20.00
Hat – adjustable microfibre
Sizes 55, 57, 59, 61, 63cm 18.00
College socks 10.00
Art Smocks
Sizes S, M, L 22.00
College Badges 8.00
College Scarves
Junior, Senior 35.00
Vests
Sizes 55, 60, 65cm 70.00
70, 75, 80cm 70.00
85, 90, 95cm 70.00
100, 105, 110cm 85.00
115, 120, 125cm 90.00
130, 135cm 110.00
Bags
Junior backpack 65.00
Large backpack 85.00
Large Chiropack 110.00 Sport Bag 65.00
Polar Fleece Gloves
All sizes 6.00
Beanies
All sizes TBC
Leather Belts
All sizes 17.00
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2022/23
GIRLS UNIFORM
BOYS UNIFORM
Dresses
Girls (2-14) 65.00
Ladies (8A-28A) 75.00
Culottes
All sizes (4-26) 100.00
Pinafores (Yrs P-4 only)
All sizes (4-14) 110.00
Skirts (Yrs 5-12 only)
Ladies (4A-22A) 105.00
Shirts
Long Sleeve 40.00
Short Sleeve 40.00
Junior Shorts
All sizes (4-16) 30.00
Senior Shorts
Youth (10-18) 40.00 Adult (3M-14M) 50.00
Junior Trousers
All sizes (4-18) 50.00
Pants
Girls (4-14) 65.00
Ladies (4A-26A) 65.00
Long Sleeve Shirts
Girls (2-14) 40.00 Ladies (8A-28A) 40.00
Short Sleeve Shirts
Girls (2-14) 35.00
Ladies (8A-28A) 35.00
Girls Straw Hats
Sizes 53, 55, 57, 59cm 55.00
Tights
Girls 15.00
Ladies 20.00
Senior Trousers
Youth (10-18) 55.00 Adult (3M-14M) 60.00
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SPORT UNIFORM PRICE LIST 2022/23
Sport Jackets (Yrs 5 to 12 only)
All sizes 100.00
Anorak (Yrs P-4 only)
All sizes 85.00
Sport Polo Tops
All sizes 55.00
Sport Shorts-Unisex
All sizes 40.00
Sports Shorts-Girls
All sizes 50.00
House Polo Tops
All sizes 45.00
Basketball Shorts
All sizes 35.00
Football Socks
All sizes 15.00
Rugby Tops
Youth 80.00 Adult 85.00
Netball Dress
All sizes 70.00
Bathers
Boys Briefs 40.00
Boys Jammer 55.00
Mens Jammer 70.00
Girls Bathers 70.00
Ladies Bathers 75.00
Bathing Caps 10.00
Sports Socks 2pk
All sizes 18.00
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BACK CREEK FARM
‘Back Creek’ Jacket
All Sizes 90.00
Gumboots
Sizes 5-13 45.00
Rigger Gloves
S, M, L, XL 7.00
‘Back Creek’ Polo Top
All sizes 50.00
Bata Work Boots
Sizes 4–13 75.00
Overalls
67R-117R 75.00
WILLIAMS HOUSE AND BUTTERFIELD HOUSE KINDERS
Short Sleeve t-shirt 25.00
Long Sleeve t-shirt 25.00
Hoodie
White, Navy, Pink, Red, Grey 55.00
Diadora Work Boots Sizes 5-13 105.00
Vest Navy 40.00
Bucket Hat Navy 20.00
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MUSIC PROGRAM 2023
The Christian College Geelong Instrumental Music program aims to provide students with a practical and enjoyable enhancement of the classroom music program and an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge as performing musicians. It is hoped that this program will enable students to develop a continuing enjoyment and appreciation of music and the arts.
Choosing to learn to play an instrument can lead to improved academic outcomes across the curriculum as well as improved wellbeing. Please visit the following site if you are interested in learning more about how playing an instrument/singing can enhance a student’s life and learning. http://time.com/3634995/study-kids-engaged-music-class-for-benefits-northwestern/
The College Concert Band, Choral and String programs provide opportunities for students to be involved in regular group music making. Students studying an instrument may have the opportunity to be invited to join instrumental ensembles for weekly rehearsals and College performances.
Where appropriate, students are encouraged to prepare for examinations with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) and Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited (ANZCA). Teachers will give details of these requirements well in advance, together with a note of the prescribed fees and arrangements for accompanists (as required).
Learning to play an instrument can also lead to the study of VCE Music, provide performance opportunities for students or even lead to a career in music or a related industry. Beginners and advanced students across all year levels are encouraged to study an instrument at the College.
Instrumental Music Tuition Offered
The College will be pleased to facilitate arrangements for tuition in the following instruments:
Brass: Trumpet Trombone French Horn Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion: Drum Kit Tuned Percussion
Strings: Violin Viola Cello Double Bass
Vocal: Popular Classical
Woodwind: Flute Clarinet Saxophone Oboe Bassoon
Guitar: Classical Popular Electric Rhythm Electric Bass
Piano: Classical Jazz/Modern for advanced students
Advanced Music Theory and Composition (Senior Campus only)
Tuition will be conducted by visiting tutors or specialist staff members.
Conditions and Expectations - Instrumental Music Tuition
Lesson Fee Structure: Parents should be aware that by enrolling in the instrumental music program they are reserving a weekly place with an instrumental music teacher. Lessons are timetabled at least a week in advance.
Lesson times: For students from Years Prep to 4, appropriate lesson times will be negotiated between the class teacher and instrumental tutor. Music lesson times for students from Years 5 to 11 will be organised on a rotating basis to ensure that students are not absent from the same class in concurrent weeks. Year 12 students’ instrumental music lessons will be scheduled outside class times.
Fees: Music Fees will be added to your account as per your instalment plan and notified via statement.
Cancellation: If the student is to cease music tuition, 5 weeks written notice is required or charges will apply in lieu of this notice. Notification to withdraw can be emailed to music.admin@ccg.vic.edu.au
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INSTRUMENTAL
The fees for 2023 are as follows:
Introductory: Individual 20min lessons
Prep – Year 4 first year only
Standard: Individual 30min lessons
Long: Individual 45min lessons for VCE and advanced instrumentalists
Years Prep – 12
Years Prep – 12
Years Prep – 12
Years Prep – 11
Year 12
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 4
9 Lessons 9 Lessons 9 Lessons 9 Lessons 4 Lessons
$241.20 $241.20 $241.20 $241.20 N/A
$361.80 $361.80 $361.80 $361.80 $160.80
Parents will receive the Music Tutor’s telephone number/email prior to the first lesson. Music lesson times are scheduled weekly in advance and issued to music students. It is the responsibility of parents to contact the Tutor directly, and as early as possible, prior to an absence (which could be due to conflict of the music lesson with appointments, school excursions etc.) to facilitate lesson scheduling and avoid unnecessary absence.
• If the student is ill on the morning of a lesson, the instrumental teacher should be contacted in addition to the student office/homeroom teacher.
• If possible, students will be scheduled a make-up lesson - make-up lessons cannot be guaranteed as many of our specialist instrumental teachers attend a particular campus only one day a week.
• Refunds will not be given for student absences except in the case of attending the Year 9 Rural Studies Program at ‘Back Creek’.
• When a lesson is missed due to tutor absence they will receive either a make-up lesson or a credit/refund will be given at the end of the academic year.
Instruments
A limited number of instruments are available for hire from the College at $90.00 per term for a maximum period of one school year. When an instrument is made available, parents are responsible for any loss or damage. In no circumstances should parents attempt to repair/rectify any damage.
Christian College does not hire out the following instruments; drum kits, pianos, keyboards, acoustic guitars and electric guitars (except bass guitars).
Families are generally expected to purchase their own instruments. Advice on the type of instrument (brand name etc.) should be sought by contacting either the Director of Music, Mrs. Fiona Gardner (email f.gardner@ccg.vic. edu.au) or Director of Instrumental Music, Mr. Andrew Dunlop (email a.dunlop@ccg.vic.edu.au) before purchasing.
After instrumental students have reached a certain standard on their instrument they will be invited to play in College Ensembles. Participation in the ensemble program is a rewarding and enriching experience providing students opportunities to develop musicianship, team working skills, leadership and participate in a broad range of cocurricular activities such as camps, tours, festivals and workshops.
To assist us to provide a place with an instrumental tutor for your student in 2023, please complete the appropriate form in the 2023 Application Form Booklet and return to Campus Reception or email to music.admin@ccg.vic. edu.au as soon as convenient.
$542.70 $542.70 $542.70 $542.70 $241.20
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Christian College has developed a proud history in the Sporting arena over the past 40 years. Students have achieved outstanding results at Local, Regional, State and National level across various sports.
The College Sport program is designed to support student involvement in Community (Club) Sport in addition to offering the opportunity to participate in Intra and Inter School events where they can represent the College.
Each College Campus has a Sport Coordinator who plans and delivers our House Carnivals and lunchtime sport events within their Campus. Further, these Coordinators will communicate with students when they can register to participate in our College sporting teams. They will explain the selection process and preparation for the various College Sporting teams.
Students have the opportunity to join the Christian College Basketball, Netball or Equestrian Club. The Christian College Netball Club enters teams for the Autumn season beginning in Term 1 and the Summer season in Term 3. The Christian College Eagles Basketball Club enter teams for the Winter season beginning in Term 2 and the Summer season in Term 4. The first Equestrian competition is held in February, with the VEIS Series running through until the end of Term 2. For further information relating to these Clubs please contact Flora Murdoch at the Highton Campus, or your respective Campus Sport Coordinator.
Christian College Geelong is affiliated with the following School Sport Associations, which provide the competitions and pathways from local to State and then to National competitions:
Primary: we are affiliated with School Sport Victoria (SSV) and the progression for individual students (Year 4 to 6) and teams (Year 5 & 6) is firstly through the Deakin District, then the Geelong North Division, followed by the Western Metropolitan Region and then on to the State Level. This is known as the ‘SSV pathway’.
Secondary: we are affiliated with Geelong Independent Schools Sports Association (GISSA). Students in Year 7 to 12 participate in the various GISSA Championships, competing against Independent Schools within the Geelong and Bellarine Region. A select number of sports offer the opportunity for individuals and Christian College teams to progress through to State and National competitions.
All Christian College students have the opportunity to nominate for SSV State Teams, which there are 20 sports to trial for. More information can be found at:
https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic
Please find below an overview of our College Sporting Program for various sports. The College supports students in these various sports, as well as other school sporting events as they arise over the year.
Swimming
• House Championships at each Campus: Year 3 to 12
• Geelong North Division Primary Championships (SSV pathway): Year 4 to 6
• GISSA Swimming and Diving Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*our College Swimming team is selected from the Campus House Championships, along with trials held at the start of the year)
• Victorian School Association Championships: GISSA selects a combined team to compete at these Championships from the results at the GISSA Championships.
• Victorian ‘Age’ Championships are conducted by Swimming Victoria and individuals need to be aligned with a Club (i.e. Geelong Swimming Club) to compete at this event.
Cross Country
• House Championships at each Campus: Year Prep to 12
• Deakin District Primary Championships (SSV pathway): Year 4 to 6
• GISSA Cross Country Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*our College Cross Country team is selected from the Campus House Championships, along with including students who wish to compete for the College)
• Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*students can nominate to compete at this event after their performance at the GISSA Championships)
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Track and Field
• House Championships at each Campus: Year 4 to 12
• Deakin District Primary Championships (SSV pathway): Year 4 to 6
• GISSA Track and Field Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*our College Track and Field team is selected from the Campus House Championships)
• Athletics Victoria ‘Nitro’ Schools Competition: Year 7 to 10
• Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*students can nominate to compete at this event after their performance at the GISSA Championships)
AFL
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and Championships (Boys and Girls teams): Year 7 to 12
• AFL Herald Sun Shield: winning GISSA schools will participate in the Boys and Girls Herald Sun Shield Competitions conducted by AFL Victoria
Basketball
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 10
• Basketball Victoria ‘Hooptime’ Basketball: Year 3 to 6
• Basketball Victoria ‘3 on 3’ Championships and ‘Victorian Champions Cup’: Year 7 to 12 Cricket
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and T20 Championships: Year 7 to 12
• Cricket Victoria ‘T20 Blast’ Competition: Year 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Cycling
• Cycling Victoria ‘Road and Mountain Bike’ School events: Year 5 to 12 individual riding events
Equestrian
• Victorian Equestrian Interschool’s Series and Championships: Prep to Year 12
Football - Soccer
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and Championships (Boys and Girls teams): Year 7 to 12
• FFV ‘Premier Schools Cup’: winning GISSA schools (Senior Girls and Boy’s teams) will participate in the Boys and Girls Herald Sun Shield Competitions conducted by Football Federation Victoria
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• SSV pathway: Year 5 and 6
• GISSA Tournament: Year 7 to 12
• Golf Victoria: Independent Schools State Titles (*selected students from the results of the GISSA Tournament and qualifying Tournament)
Netball
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 12 Girls teams
• Netball Victoria Schools Championships: Year 7 to 12 Boys and Girls teams
Rowing
• Rowing Victoria School events: Year 7 to 12 (*students in this sport are members of local Rowing Clubs who provide coaching and the relevant boats/equipment to compete in this sport)
Snowsports
• Victorian ‘Interschools’ Championships: Prep to Year 12 individual skiing/snowboarding event
Surfing
• Christian College Championships: Year 5 to 12 individual surfing event
• GISSA Championships: Year 7 to 12 team surfing event
• Victorian Independent Schools Team Championships: Year 7 to 12
Surf Life Saving
• Victorian Schools Surf League: Year 7 to 12
Tennis
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6
• GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 12
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IN BECOMING A PARENT VOLUNTEER?
Our College community relies heavily upon the skills that individuals bring to it. The Term 1 Calendar will outline the opportunities for parents/guardians to involve themselves in activities such as excursions, camps and other events.
As your child commences their studies here at Christian College, it is important that the College policies are known by all volunteers. The main policies which impact on a volunteer are:
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Working with Children
• Duty of Care
Christian College is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, staff and all other people who come into contact with us. All volunteers will be required to sign a Volunteer’s Agreement which clearly details Christian College’s expectations to provide a safe workplace and expectations of how we meet our Duty of Care obligations.
It is now legislated that all people who attend the school with the intention of working with the students, must have a ‘Working with Children’ Card – the previously acceptable ‘Police check’ is no longer valid. There are only two exemptions to the requirement to hold a Working with Children Card:
• Teachers registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• Police Officers
In both of these cases the teacher or police officer needs to provide Christian College with their registration number and its expiry date (if applicable) for us to record.
To obtain a Working with Children Card (WWC) you need to complete an application form, nominating Christian College as a place where you will need your WWC (forms are available at most Post Offices and online). The application form outlines all of the requirements that must be met. The nearest designated post office to the Senior, Middle and Junior Schools is the Belmont Post Office and the nearest one to the Bellarine Campus is the Drysdale Post Office. For all volunteers there is no charge for the application. All WWC Card applications can be lodged at any Post Office.
Once your application has been accepted you will receive an application receipt which will enable you to start working with children immediately. Sometime later you will receive a WWC card. As soon as you receive your receipt, you must present it for sighting at Christian College, so that the number and the expiry date of your card can be recorded.
If you already have a WWC but Christian College is not a nominated organisation linked to your card, then you need to log onto http://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/mycheck.doj to update your information. Once updated, print the form and present it to Christian College. Until this information is provided you will not be able to work as a volunteer.
Please note that the WWC legislation also requires you, as the cardholder, to carry the card at all times when working with children and to advise Christian College of any changed circumstances which may affect your eligibility for the card.
We thank you in anticipation for your support of our educational programme.
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CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND
Financial Assistance
Information for Parents
Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
• $125 for primary school students
• $225 for secondary school students
How to Apply
Application Forms are available from reception at each campus or by emailing enquire@ccg.vic.edu.au
More Information
For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
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CHRISTIAN COLLEGE BOOKLISTS INFORMATION
Important information
Items supplied by Christian College
• Primary students’ textbooks and stationery will be provided by the College and distributed through the classes on the first day of Term 1, 2023.
• Secondary students’ stationery will be provided by the College and distributed through the classes on the first day of Term 1, 2023. Some stationery items for elective subjects are not included.
New and Second-hand Books (Years 7 to 12)
2023 Booklists and details about how to order new books and buy/sell secondhand books will be available from the booklist release date of: Friday 4th November 2022.
Our Book Sale Agent for New Books:
• WINC https://www.wincschools.com.au/
Our Second-hand book Sale Service (subscription provided for you by the College):
• Sustainable School Shop www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
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CAMP AUSTRALIA –SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM
Christian College Geelong has a partnership with Camp Australia to support our families with a Before and After School Care Program. The program is run at the Surf Coast campus, Bellarine Campus and Junior School, Belmont and is available to Christian College families with students in Year Prep to Year 6.
To enrol students with Camp Australia parents are asked to visit the website: www.campaustralia.com.au and complete a Camp Australia online enrolment.
As confirmation of your enrolment, you will receive an email with a link to the Parent Handbook.
The daily program runs from 7:00am to 8:45am and 3:30pm to 6pm.
You are able to enrol your child for some or all of this time.
The OSHC coordinator works closely with staff and understands the ethos of the school. This ensures that the program meets the needs of the school community and the interests of the children.
The Camp Australia program is a valuable addition to the way we can support our families here at Christian College.
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