College Life

Alumni

At Ballarat Christian College we are keen to be involved with our students beyond graduation and recognise that being part on an alumni community can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
Through our alumni community you can:
Stay connected to the people with whom you studied and socialised.
Keep up to date on the happenings and developments at BalCC.
Enquire about volunteering and work experience placements at BalCC.

Advise, help and inspire current students by providing career or study advice at our Careers Day in July each year, which coincides with our annual Secondary Pathways Expo or at other times throughout the year. 

Attend class reunions and other alumni events.

To join our alumni community and get involved, please connect with us via email with your preferred contact details or feel free to complete an Alumni or Former Staff questionnaire and email to alumni@balcc.vic.edu.au


To stay connected to happenings at BalCC follow us on Facebook at Ballarat Christian College Alumni or Ballarat Christian College

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Canteen

Commencing Term 1, 2024,  the College Canteen will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and  Friday.


Orders must be placed before 9.00am on Canteen days.


Lunch service will be during LUNCH  2 ; no over-the-counter sales are available at this stage.


The system is very easy to use. You need to set up an account in your name and add your children. If you have older children they can set up their own account if you wish for them to do so. 


The current menu is available through the QuickCliq website (login required); it may change according to seasonal needs.


To register a QuickCliQ account and to login for orders click on the logo below.

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Café 6:8

Established in 2023, Café 6:8 provides a hospitality and catering space for the College, as well as being an integral part of the Year 9 Micah 6:8 program.

 

Students in Years 5-12 are welcome to purchase (cash or card) from Café 6:8.

Open Thursdays Lunch 1 & 2.


Items may vary from week to week and are available until sold out.

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College in Motion (Videos)

Digital Flipbooks

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Employment

Working at the College - The students of Ballarat Christian College depend on teachers and staff to provide an environment of faith, love and sharing as they learn through a specialised curriculum. If you’re interested in joining our group of educators, or if you’d like to apply for one of our non-teaching positions, look through our employment opportunities below. We welcome you to contact us for more information.

Employment Opportunities 

Ballarat Christian College is a co-educational P-12 Independent Christian school and a member of Christian Schools Australia.

Ballarat Christian College, as our name implies, offers an unashamedly Christian education, from a Protestant Evangelical tradition. The Bible is central to all aspects of our curriculum. All subjects are taught from a biblical perspective, helping students to measure all truth against the truth of God's Word. We offer an education where the home, the church and the school all speak with one unified voice in education and living.

Our teaching and learning teams are fully committed to the College’s Vision for our students - Every learner reaching their God-given potential.

College staff enjoy a supportive team environment with strong opportunities for professional challenge and growth. We welcome interest from like-minded people who are ready and willing to join us in creating an inspiring and challenging education experience for our students.

Ballarat is located 75 minutes west of Melbourne and is Victoria’s largest inland city. Our location makes for easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, and country & coastal locations, along with the rich heritage on offer in Ballarat makes it a wonderful place to work and live.

For further information on living and working in Ballarat the following websites are available:


CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:


*Student Wellbeing Officer

Ongoing - up to fulltime (negotiable)

The successful applicant will work and act in accordance with the Biblical principles and beliefs as set out in the College’s Statement of Faith and the Staff Code of Conduct. It is an inherent requirement that staff are supportive of and abide by the Christian foundations, Christian ethos and Christian practice at the College. Applicants must satisfy VIC Working with Children Check requirements and be eligible to work in Australia.

The Application Form is available below; a Position Description is available from the PA to the Principal - email address below.

Applicants must complete and submit:

  • a BalCC Application for Employment form - see below
  • a separate CV in which the selection criteria are addressed
  • a covering letter


*Casual Relief Teachers - Primary & Secondary

Expressions of interest are requested from graduate or experienced teachers who are:

  • committed, evangelical protestant Christians
  • actively involved in their local church (reference from Pastor/Minister required)
  • able to communicate effectively
  • keen to teach and share your love of Jesus
  • registered with VIT


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Information and application forms are available from the College, or from this web page (below).

Cnr Yarrowee & Vickers Streets

(PO Box 183)

Sebastopol Vic 3356


Phone (03) 5337 5900 or email to the Principal's PA at principalpa@balcc.vic.edu.au


Ballarat Christian College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and the provision of a child safe environment for all our students. As such, the College has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect.


Non-Teaching

Application Form

Please download PDF to complete the fillable sections of the application

Fundraising SPARSH

SPARSH Academy is a non-profit educational institution that operates in the Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, North India, at the foot of Himalayas. The founder is Brother Francis Robinson, a graduate of Doon Bible College, who had a desire to provide an education facility for the children who live in this mountainous region. SPARSH Academy focuses on Education, Community Development, Health and Hygiene, Child Development, and Literacy programs.

 

Ballarat Christian College partners with SPARSH Academy to support underprivileged children through educational and nutritional projects. Our financial assistance to SPARSH Academy is through fundraising by BalCC students & staff, and donations from parents and supporters.

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In the Media

Summary of Communication Platforms

Staying Connected@BalCC

At Ballarat Christian College we communicate via a variety of communication platforms – Parent Lounge, email, text messages, newsletters, social media, website and our Connect@BalCC digital publication.

Uniform

Ballarat Christian College Academic and Activewear Collections:

Uniform Supplier - Noone

Noone have over 75 years of experience in uniform supply, and are committed to offering customers the best in design, manufacture and supply of quality school uniforms. Noone are an Australian owned company who are committed to offering customers the best in design, manufacture and supply of quality school uniforms.

 

Noone’s Retail Outlet

Noone’s Ballarat retail store is located at: Crockers Menswear, Schoolwear & Workwear, 4 Armstrong St North, Ballarat Central and is open from Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm.


Shop Online

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Phone: (03) 5331 3222



Secondhand Uniforms

BalCC has a dedicated Facebook page for the sale of secondhand uniforms & textbooks. The Facebook page is open to College families. 


BalCC Secondhand Uniforms


Uniform & Student Appearance Policy


Uniform Price List

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Volunteering

Are you looking for an opportunity to engage with the College community?

We welcome your time, skills and talents. At BalCC we have a variety of opportunities for volunteers. To learn about how you can volunteer and make a difference contact our Administration Office to receive a digital version of our Volunteer Pack.

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