Information for Families
Updates to Student Enrolment Information
A reminder to families to contact the office with any changes to personal information by Friday 26th of February. This includes any changes to emergency contacts, personal phone numbers, address and employment information. Changes can be emailed to teesdale.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Confidential Student Medical Forms
This form is updated each year for the purpose of a teacher excursion register and to note if any changes have been made to your child's emergency and medical details. A copy of this document is attached below. If there are any changes to your child's medical information, please complete and return this form to the office by Friday 26th February. One completed form is required for each student. N.B. Most Foundation students have already completed one for this year.
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)
The CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school excursions, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card you may be eligible for CSEF. Payment amounts this year are $125 for eligible primary school students.
If you applied for CSEF through our school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year, unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.
If you would like to apply for the first time or are unsure, please contact the school office on 03 52815218 and ask for an application form. Alternatively, you may download a form attached below. Please return completed forms to the school office as soon as possible. For further information please see the attached flyer or visit:
www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Asthma and Allergy Management Plans
For parents who indicated that their child suffers from asthma, allergies, anaphylaxis or epilepsy, it is a Department requirement that the appropriate plan is signed off by your child’s doctor and returned to school. Completed forms are required before your child can attend OSHC. Parents should notify the school immediately if there are any changes to the plan. Students are required to have their own asthma medication and spacer. We are not allowed to disinfect and reuse the spacers. We do have disposable spacers on hand, but parents will be invoiced to reimburse the school for the $8.00 cost.
Late Arrivals and Early Departures
Should you child arrive late or depart early, there is no longer a sign in/sign out folder at the office for parents to sign. Teachers are responsible for marking attendance and will update their roles accordingly.
If you need to collect your child before 3.15pm, please notify your child's teacher via Sentral or by calling the office. Please note parents are not permitted to go directly to the classroom during school hours. Please report to the office to collect your child.
Student Absences
Parents are reminded that an absence notification is required for all student absences by 11am on the day. The most efficient way to advise an absence is via the Sentral Parent Portal where you can send an email directly to your child's teacher. For new families if you haven't received an email with your log in details to access Sentral, please contact the office.
Click here to go to the Parent Portal
Alternatively, please phone the school on 5281 5218.
Sentral For Parents app
The Sentral for Parents app allows you to monitor your child’s school journey simply and efficiently. You will find numerous smart features that help streamline communications with the school. Receive messages and notifications from teachers, report absences, and more. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
For more information on how to use the app, please read the attached User Guide for Parents.
Annual Privacy Statement
Our school 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. For more information about privacy, please see the attached document.