All important dates can be found on the Flinders Connect App - in the 'LINKS' tab.

Please note the following dates:

Potts Rd / Ballarto Rd intersection will be closed from 7pm Friday 6th December until 6am Monday 9 December. Detours will be in place.

The entrance to our College will be closed from Monday 9th December 2024 until Wednesday 29 January 2025. All staff and visitors will need to use the back entrance to the school from Flora Park Way. (see map below). Signs will be posted on Ballarto Rd. near Flora Park Way.

Works will be on hold for the Christmas / New Year break from Friday 20th December - Monday 6th January. Temporary traffic lights will manage local traffic travelling in both directions (like what is happening from 6pm - 6am each week night)

The Eastbound lane on Ballarto Rd. between Lyrebird Drive and Greenwood Dve. will be closed again from Tuesday 7 January 2025

In Late January vehicle access in and out of Greenwood Drive at Ballarto Rd will be closed. More information to come.

SAVE THE DATE

TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER 2024 , 7pm

Please save the date for our Secondary Presentation Evening.

This is a great night celebrating our secondary students.

More details to follow soon.

We are very blessed to offer our Summer Sport Aerobics Holiday Workshops! Sessions will go through the fundamentals of Sport Aerobics, working on choreography, fitness and skills.

Sport Aerobics combines elements of traditional aerobics with dance and fitness. High intensity routines are performed to energetic music, that include a variety of skills and movement patterns.

It is a great way to provide students from primary the opportunity to engage in a ‘non traditional’ sport.

No prior experience is needed to attend these sessions! Just a group of friends and wiliness to learn and a have fun doing a new sport!

Please see below for dates & times each session will run.

Dates & Times
Please attend the year level you will be in for 2025!
Yr 6 (2024) will attend the Yr 7 (2025) session.

Session 1
PRIMARY (Grade 3 - 6)
Monday, 16 December
1pm – 3pm
G8 Multi Purpose Space

SECONDARY (Grade 7 - 12)
Tuesday, 17 December
10am - 12pm
G8 Multi Purpose Space

Session 2
PRIMARY (Grade 3 - 6)
Tuesday, 21 January
10am - 12pm
G8 Multi Purpose Space

SECONDARY (Grade 7 - 12)
Thursday, 23 January
10am - 12pm
G8 Multi Purpose Space

Session Price
Cost will be $30 per session which can be paid via flinders connect prior to the workshop.

Registration
Registration can be completed via Flinders Connect or by emailing Coach Emily (Emily.Fellows@Flinders.vic.edu.au)

Thank you so much for your support and partnership with our Primary school this year. I pray you have a wonderful Christmas break. Isaiah 9:6-7 says,

‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’

I look forward to all that 2025 brings. We start together on Thursday 30 January (all of Prep to Grade 6).

It was brilliant to see so many in attendance at the Frozen production. Thank you for supporting the performing arts at Flinders! We farewell Diane O’Hare, who we will miss very much, and look forward to everything that Ashlene Mendolia will bring in 2025 as our new Performing Arts coordinator.

Summer is a great time to enjoy the freedom that comes with no school uniform and summer hairstyles! Please remember that upon the start of the 2025 school year, we all need to abide by the College uniform policy.

This policy states: Students must seek an opinion from the relevant Head of Sub-School before contemplating receiving a styling that could be interpreted as ‘extreme’ or ‘non-conformist’. Examples of such styles are closely shaven hair (less than a four comb) either completely or on one side of the head, and heavily and closely undercut hair, rat tails, mullets, mohawks and dreadlocks.

Please return school readers: Please thoroughly check bookshelves, under beds and in all places where readers may end up throughout the year! To help prevent any ‘summer slump’, I encourage parents to have their children continue to read daily from books of their choice. Times tables practice for middle and upper primary students is also a good idea!

Please click HERE to book your place.

As we draw the curtain on another remarkable year at Flinders Christian Community College, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for all that we have achieved together as a community. This year has been a testament to the resilience, dedication, and collective spirit that defines our Secondary School.

Firstly, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our Year 12 students. Their unwavering commitment, hard work, and determination throughout this pivotal year have been nothing short of inspiring. As they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives, whether in further education, the workforce, or other pursuits, I am confident that they are well-equipped to shine brightly in the world beyond Flinders. We are so proud of you all.

This year, we have seen outstanding efforts across the entire Secondary School in exams and assessments. The results reflect not just academic excellence but also the resilience and adaptability of our students and staff. These achievements are a collective victory—a reflection of the vibrant teaching, the supportive learning environment, and the determination of our students to excel.

It is also heartening to see the growing recognition of our school as a place of excellence. The increasing number of students applying to join the Flinders family is a testament to the incredible community we have built. Our commitment to nurturing each student’s unique gifts and fostering a Christ-centred environment continues to make Flinders a beacon of hope and opportunity.

To our staff, I want to express my deepest appreciation. Your tireless efforts, creativity, and unwavering dedication to our students have been instrumental in making this year a success. You are the backbone of our school, and your impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Thank you for the care and passion you bring to your roles every day.

Finally, I want to share how incredibly blessed I feel to lead and serve this extraordinary community. It is an honour to walk alongside such exceptional students, supportive families, and inspiring colleagues. Together, we have created a school where students not only learn but also grow, thrive, and feel connected.

As we head into the holiday season, I wish you all a joyful and restful break. May this time be filled with peace, laughter, and the presence of loved ones. I look forward to welcoming you back in the new year, ready for another chapter of growth and achievement.

With gratitude and blessings,


Matthew Bodley
Head of Secondary
Flinders Christian Community College

Congratulations to Emma F and Jamieson E (Year 11) who received an Australian Olympic Changemaker Award! This award celebrates secondary students from around the country who embody the Olympic spirit both on and off the field. Through sport, these inspiring individuals lead with excellence and drive meaningful change in their schools and local communities.

Emma Forde:
Emma exemplifies dedication and excellence in sport, competing at a state level in swimming while also representing the College in netball. Despite her demanding training schedule, she generously gives back to her community by teaching swimming lessons at a local pool, inspiring others with her passion. This year, Emma’s outstanding contributions were further recognised when she was selected by her representative swimming club to participate in ‘Beyond the Pool’, a leadership development program run by Swimming Victoria. Her commitment to sports, leadership, and service, paired with her unwavering positivity, make her a truly deserving recipient of the Australian Olympic Change-Maker Award. Congratulations, Emma!

Jamieson E:
Jamieson demonstrates excellence in sport, proudly representing the College in both basketball and netball. A natural leader and role model, he volunteers his time to coach a Primary aged basketball team, mentoring younger students and providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Jamieson was one of just 24 students selected by the Australian Olympic committee to attend the Olympic Change-Maker Summit, which was held in Canberra last week. Here students from around the country spent 3 days working alongside Australian Olympians to provide a vital youth perspective to the Australian Olympic Committee. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, Jamieson!

This week, 20 participants, including year 7-11 students from both Carrum Downs and Tyabb campuses and 3 parents, rode 300km from Wodonga to Mansfield as part of The Great Victorian Bike Ride (GVBR). The students rode 113km on the final day, the longest in GVBR history as the event celebrated its 40th year.

The students showed enormous resilience as they rode together as a team throughout hot and rainy conditions. One third of the participants were returning students of this great adventure who supported the younger students with drafting and camping. In additional to enjoying some great downhills, students enjoyed a game of ten pin bowling, banter over a game of Uno and having a kick of the footy or playing some cricket.

The following students should be very proud of their achievements this week as they accepted the opportunity to collect evidence that their body and mind is capable of overcoming challenges whilst also having fun. For any families interested in this event in 2025, please contact Mrs. Shay Cosgrave (Shay.cosgrave@flinders.vic.edu.au)

Congratulations to Harsamar for qualifying for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships! Representing Flinders in the triple jump, Harsamar will compete on the national stage from 6 December to 8 at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) in Brisbane. This is a remarkable achievement, and we’re so proud of his dedication and hard work.

Congratulations to the Flinders Carrum Downs students who have been selected to represent Flinders at the Australian Schools Basketball Championships on the Gold Coast next week.

These students have been training, fundraising and preparing for this event for around 6 months now which has required a lot of additional time and effort.

The Australian Schools Championships are the pinnacle of school basketball competitions in Australia and to be represented on this National stage is an incredible achievement.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the many families & businesses within our community who donated goods, vouchers, supplies and purchased tickets to our virtual raffle as well supported the many BBQs we ran at Frankston Basketball stadium, Bunnings Frankston and the Flinders PnF pop up.

We are extremely grateful to all the support which has helped to offset some of the costs of the tour as well as provide some additional items for our players whilst away.

Southern Independent School (SIS) Weekly Sport is an opportunity for students to represent the college in a round robin competition of various sports. Our representative teams will play weekly in five competition rounds during the Terms 1-4 against various schools that are members of the SIS association. Age categories for SIS Weekly Sports are as follows;

Junior (Years 7 & 8)
Intermediate (Years 9 & 10)
Senior (Years 11 & 12)

Our Junior and Senior students play on a Thursday afternoon. Intermediate play on a Friday afternoon.

We are pleased to announce we will be offering the following sports for SIS Weekly Sport.

Term 1
Senior Girls Basketball
Senior Boys Soccer
Junior Girls AFL 9’s
Junior Boys AFL 9’s
Junior Mixed Triathlon
Intermediate Girls Volleyball
Intermediate Boys Netball
Intermediate Girls Handball
Intermediate Boys Handball


Term 2
Senior Girls Volleyball
Senior Boys AFL
Junior Girls Netball
Junior Boys Soccer
Junior Boys Volleyball
Intermediate Girls AFL
Intermediate Boys Volleyball

Term 3
Senior Boys Basketball
Senior Girls Netball
Senior Mixed Badminton
Junior Boys Netball
Junior Boys AFL
Junior Girls AFL
Intermediate Boys Soccer
Intermediate Girls Netball
Inter Mixed Badminton

Term 4
Junior Boys Basketball
Junior Girls Basketball
Junior Girls Volleyball
Intermediate Boys Basketball
Intermediate Girls Basketball

Our combined campus carnivals are a time for students from both Carrum Downs and Tyabb campuses to come together to engage in healthy competition and work hard to earn points for their house! Please be reminded that the Combined Campus Secondary House Carnivals (Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country) are important and compulsory College events that all students are expected to attend. We thank you for supporting your child's attendance at these annual days which provide opportunities for all students to demonstrate their gifts and talents, and to support their peers, in a positive and healthy environment.
Please see below for our 2025 combined campus carnival dates.

Swimming Carnival
Wednesday, 5 February 2025 @ Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Forest Drive, Frankston North, 3199)

Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 27 February 2025 @ Casey Fields Athletics Track (160 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East, 3977)

Cross Country - Tyabb
Thursday, 1 May 2025 @ Flinders Tyabb (155 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Tyabb, 3913)

Cross Country - Carrum Downs
Monday, 5 May 2025 @ Flinders Carrum Downs (100 Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs, 3201)

After our combined campus carnivals we are able to select our Interschool teams to represent the College at the Southern Independent School Division A carnivals for swimming, cross country and athletics. Students are selected based on their cross campus carnival results.

Please note the following dates for those students who are selected to represent the college at the Southern Independent School Divison A carnivals :

Division A Swim Relay Carnival
Monday, 24 March 2025 @ Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Forest Drive, Frankston North, 3199)
Please note: students are able to register to compete at this following the School Swimming Carnival

Division A Swimming Carnival
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 @ Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (30 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park, 3206)

Division A Cross Country
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 @ Casey Fields (160 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne, 3977)

Division A Athletics Carnival

Tuesday, 2 September @ Casey Fields (160 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne, 3977

We are excited to invite Junior (Yr. 7&8) students to participate in a five session triathlon program during Periods 5&6 on Thursdays. This optional term 1 program provides students with the opportunity to develop their personal fitness, build resilience and grow in confidence. Training sessions include swimming, cycling and running. The College will provide bikes and helmets for the training sessions although students may bring their own bike and helmet if preferred. The program culminates in students choosing to participate in a triathlon, 2XU Fun Tri (300m/13km/3km) on Sunday 23 March 2025. Racing is also optional, details and cost of race can be found here.

The program begins Thursday 13 February 2025 – email Mrs. Cosgrave shay.cosgrave@flinders.vic.edu.au if you would like to participate. It is a first in, first served sign up process.