Please continue to inform the school of all positive COVID-19 cases through the Covid Notification Form – which you will find on the website pop-up. Should the pop-up not open on your screen, click the 'Show more information' button at the top of the page to navigate to the Covid information page. To advise the absence of students who are house hold contacts of positive cases, please now follow normal absence reporting procedure and email absences@beth.school.nz An expected date of return to school for these students would be appreciated in the email.
Staff Only Day - TOMORROW
We would like to remind you that tomorrow, Friday, 13th May is a Staff Only Day - this is an Accord day determined by the Ministry of Education and school will be closed on this day to allow our staff to undertake professional development.
Y7-Y13 Cross Country
Tuesday, 17th May is all set for our Y7-Y13 Cross Country event which will commence in the afternoon. Details regarding parent attendance will be provided in the coming days.
Dropping Items off for Students
Parents are reminded that any forgotten items which you may wish to drop off for your children - sports shoes, lunch, iPads etc - are to be named and dropped in the collection box in the Resource Room which is accessible from the visitor parking outside L Block for your convenience. Please let your child know to collect from there. Money should not be left here but taken to the school office.
BC Ball
Advance notification that the Y12-Y13 ball will be held on Saturday, 2nd July. Further information will be provided to families in the coming weeks.
Students Driving to School
Please be reminded that your sons and daughters need to provide details of their vehicle, to obtain a pass, if they are driving to school. It is our expectation that students will adhere to the conditions of their licence e.g. not carrying passengers on a Restricted licence etc.
Y13 Students
With the change to Covid restrictions, Y13 students are now permitted to leave the school grounds during timetabled study periods. They MUST sign out at the school office.
Year 7 & 9, 2023 – Apply now - Applications close on 30 June
Do you have a student who is not currently at BC, or know of friends/family who are thinking of applying to BC for 2023? Please complete an application via our website as soon as possible.
Being held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Tauranga, 20th - 21st May 2022. Click here for more information.
BC Prayer Team
1 Thes. 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
We are rejoicing that the prayer team can again meet in the staff room on Wednesday mornings at 8.45am. We would love you to join with us to support BC in prayer. We also meet by zoom for those who can’t make it in person. If you would like the link for that email rosbridgman@gmail.com.
Verse
“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” Luke 6:38
A Thought
"Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord.” — J.I. Packer
Brass Tuition
We have some instruments and slots available for beginner Brass students in Years 7-9. If you are interested in learning trumpet, trombone, french horn or tuba please email nathan.horner@beth.school.nz. The cost for instrument hire and tuition is $70 per term.
Band Camp - 18th-20th May
All members of the Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, String Group and Chamber groups have been sent a letter home with all the Band Camp details.
Groups and Ensembles
Just a small reminder that the music program is back up and running as normal this term. We are thankful to be back to indoor rehearsals!
Monday 3.15pm: Animoso
Tuesday 7.30am: BC Sound Collective
Wednesday 7.30am: Orchestra
Wednesday Lunch: String Group
Thursday 7.15am: Jazz Band
Thursday Lunch: Junior Band
Friday 7.15am: Concert Band
Music in Instagram
Follow us @musicbcnz to keep up with all of our activities.
Sports Colour Award Applications
Applications for Sports Colour Awards are now open. Please click here to see the criteria and to complete the application form. Applications close Friday, 20th May 2022 and are to be returned to the BC Sports Office. Sports Colours are awarded for outstanding performance amounting to excellence throughout the sports inter-school season.
Want to know everything about sports?
Check out the sports website - to see who is in charge, sports handbooks, sports documents. Primary click here, Secondary click here Please also follow our "Bethlehem College Sports" Facebook page to keep up to date with sports at BC.
Physio
We have a physio onsite in R204, for appointments call/text 021 438 825 or book online at www.biaphysio.com
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide Biblically-based, Christ-centred education, equipping students for effective service and leadership.
VISION STATEMENT To be a Christian learning community of excellence where lives are transformed.
