Our Mission: To inspire students and families to know, love, and follow Christ through an aspirational education, founded on biblical principles and nurtured by a passionate and dedicated college community.

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From the Principal

Welcome back to Term 3. I trust that all members of our College community enjoyed a refreshing holiday break and were able to spend meaningful time with family and friends.

A particularly warm welcome is extended to the new students and families joining Bayside Christian College this term. We are delighted that you have chosen to become part of our community and pray that you will quickly feel known, valued and at home among us.

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From the Deputy Principal

As we begin another busy term together, I’ve found myself reflecting on something that has become increasingly clear to me throughout my first year as Deputy Principal at Bayside Christian College. It’s often not the big moments that have the greatest impact on our children, it is the little moments.

Belinda France
Deputy Principal

Leaders' Voices

Click through to read updates from our Heads of Department, Heads of House and other College leaders.

Pastoral Care and Positive Behaviour in the Junior School

As we begin Term 3, there is a real sense of excitement across our Junior School. A new term brings fresh opportunities for learning, growth, friendships, and personal development. We look forward to partnering with our families to make this a positive and successful term for every child.

Amanda Mulder
Head of Junior School – Pastoral Care

Start Your Morning with Praise: A Prayer from Psalm 59:16

Our burdens and troubles may seem trivial compared to David’s, but they are still real and heavy. God loves us, cares about us and he wants us to follow this example. He wants us to declare our trust and praise.

Your Chaplains
Matt and Carmen

Problem Solving, Persistence and Progress: Mathematics in Term 3

Welcome to another exciting term in Mathematics. Throughout this term, students across Years 7–10 will continue developing the mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for future learning and everyday life.

T McKendrick
Head of Mathematics

Introducing Beyond the Heart – a series of thought-provoking articles written by Bayside Christian College leaders and partners.

There are times at which there are issues of such significance in our world that we need to talk about them, we need to raise them … even if they are controversial.

Beyond the Heart is designed for such a purpose. The series will take some of the current social issues, those affecting our community, those affecting us as Australians, as Christians, and offer a range of thoughts and opinions. Sometimes potentially controversial, but only ever intended to create personal reflection and respectful dialogue.

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Word for the Week

2 Timothy 3:16

“The written Word of God is not just a collection of curious books, penned in antiquity. Scripture is a direct revelation from the living God to His born-again people, and we would do well to take every page to heart.”

Child Safety Commitment

We are committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are not only safe, but feel safe, and one in which their voices are heard in the decisions that affect their life within the College.

Junior School News

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Shadow Puppets and Light Exploration in 2T

The children in 2T have been busy learning about light and shadows. Our science focus was understanding that opaque objects block light and create shadows. We also explored how the size and shape of shadows can change depending on the position of the light source.

5T Learn Multiples and Factors

5T has had an amazing start to Term Three. In Mathematics, the students were introduced to the concepts of factors and multiples.

Students Jump Straight Back into Junior School PE

What a fantastic start to Term 3! It has been wonderful to see our students return with so much enthusiasm and energy. From the very first lesson, they have jumped straight back into learning new skills, challenging themselves and enjoying a variety of fun games with their classmates.

Young Performers Ready to Shine on Wakakirri Stage

This year has been an exciting one for Junior School Performing Arts, with a wonderful growth in student participation through our involvement in Wakakirri. The enthusiasm, dedication and commitment shown by our students has been inspiring, and we are incredibly proud of the way they have embraced this opportunity.

Senior School News

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Senior School Curriculum Update: Term 3

Welcome to Term 3. This is an exciting and important term for all students in Years 8–12, as it is their final academic term of the year. From Term 4, students will progress to their next year level, providing an excellent opportunity to begin preparing for the expectations and opportunities that lie ahead. 

Creativity with Purpose: Exploring Art, Culture and Contemporary Issues

This term Year 11 and 12 students are reimagining their prototypes to create a resolved artwork based on a political, social or environmental issue facing a local, national or global audience. The experimentation and ideas considered in the previous term is a springboard for this terms work.

Exploring Ancient Egypt: The Life and Legacy of Akhenaten

This term students are learning about the life and reign of Akhenaten, the 10th Pharoah of the 18th dynasty of Egypt.  Students will consider the upbringing, cultural norms and the political traditions that influenced Akhenaten’s rule.  Students will complete this unit with an exam.

Exploring Future Pathways at the Fraser Coast Careers Showcase

Students in Years 10–12 recently attended the Fraser Coast Careers Showcase in Maryborough, where they had the opportunity to explore a wide range of education, training and employment pathways.

Real-World Learning: Year 10 Work Experience Week

Our Year 10 students recently stepped beyond the classroom and into the workforce during Work Experience Week, gaining valuable firsthand experience across a diverse range of industries.

Term 3 Learning Adventures in Humanities and Business

Term 3 is well underway, and students across Humanities and Social Science and Business are embarking on exciting learning journeys that encourage inquiry, critical thinking and real-world understanding.

Year 8 Science Goes Out with a Flash

During Week 7, Mrs Harvey’s Year 8 Science students swapped their desks for laboratory stations as they completed a practical assessment focused on chemical and physical changes.

Celebrate our Community at Family BBQ & Sports Day

This family-friendly event is a chance to celebrate our wonderful community, and everything God is doing in and through our school. The afternoon will include a free sausage sizzle, exciting games and activities for all ages, prizes, food stalls and more!

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