College Notices 

Important parent information 

New parking arrangements: Box Hill Crescent

Families are advised that Whitehorse City Council will be implementing a ‘No Stopping 8-9am and 3-4pm School Days’ parking prohibition along the west side of Box Hill Crescent between Cairo Road and Belmore Road. This restriction will take effect in the next few weeks and we trust that families will appreciate the increased safety for their children that this action will create.

Reception Closed

Please note that the College reception is closed until further notice. The phone will be monitored remotely for messages while the College is closed, however, the most efficient way to contact  a member of staff is by email through Compass or at: koonung.sc@education.vic.gov.au

1 to 1 device repairs 

Please find attached instructions for progressing device repairs under warranty

 How to Log a Service Job for Parents

Access to second hand uniform shop

The second hand uniform shop has been closed following DET guidelines that non-essential visitors (which includes volunteers) are not to enter schools. We understand however that families may need to purchase second hand uniform. To ensure the safety of our students and families, access to second hand uniform is only possible under the strict guidelines attached.

Department of Education Privacy Policy

Our College collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy

Please take time to remind yourself of the school’s collection statement, found on our website [add link to your school’s collection statement].

For more information about privacy, see: Schools’ Privacy Policy – information for parents. This information also available in nine community languages.

Media Release

In this modern era we take many photographs to celebrate and publicise the work we do at Koonung Secondary College.  At enrolment, parents are asked to sign a media release to allow these photographs to used within the school and education community.

If you wish to check what permissions you have granted or to change your permissions please contact your subschool administrators.

Student accident insurance arrangements

Families are reminded that neither Koonung Secondary College nor the Department of Education and Training provide personal accident insurance for students. Parents and guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any transport costs. Student accident insurance policies are available from some commercial insurers. These cover a range of medical expenses not covered by Medicare or private health insurance. It is recommended that families seek assistance in this matter with their insurance broker or find a suitable personal accident insurer.

Occupational Health & Safety at Koonung

The Department of Education and Training has a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Management System which has been in place at Koonung for some years. This helps to provide a safe school environment for staff, students, parents and contractors.

Please take note of the following:

Traffic within the College grounds

Student drop-off and pick-up is not permitted within the College grounds unless the student is injured or disabled. All traffic entering the school grounds must observe the speed limit of 10kmh (ie walking pace).

Smoking

It is an offence to smoke anywhere within the College grounds and within 4 metres of all school ground entrances. This applies 24/7 regardless of whether or not students are at school.

Asbestos

A comprehensive audit has been carried out, testing all building construction materials. Material containing asbestos was found to be in a safe condition and consisted largely of the comparatively low risk asbestos cement (AC) sheet with the majority located out of the way in eaves and ceilings. The results of this audit were used to update our existing asbestos register.

Note that a health risk exists only if safety precautions are not observed if the AC is disturbed.

To guard against any such risk:

1. All asbestos containing material is labelled either with a sticker (at eye level) or a painted red dot (high points e.g. eaves, ceilings).
2. Our computer based Maintenance Reporting System allows staff to remotely log any damage. This immediately generates an alert to our maintenance and facilities staff.
3. Before any construction work is started, the asbestos register is checked to determine whether the area to be worked is listed.
4. Only contractors with the appropriate licensing are permitted to work with asbestos.
5. A whole school inspection is carried out each quarter to check for damage or wear and to ensure advisory labels are in place.

Stace Kerr 

Business Manager

Dobsons early bird sale

 Save on selected uniform items when you shop with Dobsons from September 1 until October 31, 2020. Beat the back to school rush and save on a range of selected items, including:

•  Blazers

•  Pullovers

• Summer Dresses

• Summer Shirts

• Bags

• Sportswear

With a pain free returns policy*, now is the time to plan ahead. Once Dobsons stores re-open they would love to welcome you in store but until then they look forward to servicing your uniform needs online. To shop the sale online go to dobsons.com.au 

*Terms & Conditions apply. Sale available online and in store once store services resume.