Information for Parents and Students
Term 2, 2022
LIBRARY NEWS
Ebooks and Audiobooks
Students - did you know you can access our eLibrary anywhere, anytime on multiple
devices ? For web access, go to https://dsc.wheelers.co/
Login using your Compass username and the password Library10!
You can also download the ePlatform app from your app store then login using your Compass username and the password Library10!
Winter Holiday Reading
As the temperature continues to drop, now is a great time to visit our Library and borrow something to read for the holidays. We have lots of new Fiction and Non-Fiction Books ready for you to borrow!
Also, a reminder to please return any overdue books.
PERSONAL GOODS
Personal property is often brought to school by students, staff and visitors. This can include mobile phones, calculators, toys, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. The DET does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVER FOR STUDENTS
Some school activities and physical education, particularly contact sports, carry inherent risks of injury. Parents are advised that the Department of Education and Training does not have Student Accident Insurance cover for students. Therefore, if your child is injured at school as a result of an accident or incident, all costs associated with the injury, including medical costs are the responsibility of the child, parent or caregiver. Some incidental medical costs may be covered from Medicare. If parents have private health insurance, some costs may also be covered through that. Any other costs would be borne by the parents.
Student Accident Insurance is an insurance policy that pays certain benefits should your child have an accident. It is a personal decision for parents which type and level of private insurance they purchase. An approved insurance broker should be contacted if you have any questions about insurance cover.
MOBILE PHONE POLICY
The Department of Education policy states that students who choose to bring mobile phones to school will need to store them in lockers for the duration of the school day, including break times. The policy is available on our website: see the link below. A summary of the policy is outlined below.
Phones must be stored in lockers during the school day, including break times (8.55am -3.00pm). If students are seen with a phone it will be confiscated:
- First offence: phone will be returned at the end of the day.
- Second offence: phone will be returned at the end of the day and a parent/guardian will be contacted.
- Third and subsequent offences: Student suspended.
Students will be sent home/suspended if they do not hand their phone in when asked by a teacher. If students have special permission to have a phone in class this will be recorded on Compass. Phones will need to be out of sight and turned off when being taken to and from class. They will be confiscated if seen.
This is a state-wide policy implemented by the Department Of Education.
Phones and other valuables are brought to school at owner’s risk and the school bears no responsibility for loss or damage.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pe78hd1XYZmI9rxthCWM6_-ULD0cQRAw/view
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/safety/Pages/mobilephones.aspx
Additionally, in line with the Department of Education ban on mobile phones at school during the school day, this extends also to the use of air pods. Students are permitted to wear them only before the first bell and after the last bell, although they need to ensure that they are acting safely whilst in the bus area.
CAR PARK
Please be very mindful when entering the College car park that you do not use the bus lane. If you drop students off please use the middle car park, gravel car park or the preferred drop-off at Harrisons Road. The car park is closed between 2.50 p.m. and 3.15 p.m. each day.
SCHOOL EVENTS ON COMPASS
Parents are reminded when receiving Compass notifications regarding school excursions and activities to grant permission and make payments promptly. The College needs to arrange transport and entry into events and often needs to adhere to booking deadlines, so it is important that student numbers are confirmed in a timely manner. Please make a note of cut-off dates on school events and respond to SMS and email reminders that are sent out. These dates are set in place so that we can confirm numbers with our outside providers.
We would appreciate your support in this matter, to avoid any disappointment a student may experience when they may not be able to participate due to late consent or payments..
ATTENDANCE - REPORTING AN ABSENCE
Arriving late: Students who arrive late to school must sign in at Reception in the Administration Building.
Leaving early: Students who intend to leave school before 3pm must have a note from their parent/guardian to give to their teacher who will then let them out of class to be met at Reception by their parent/guardian and signed out of school.
OPTION 1
COMPASS (RECOMMENDED)
Report absence via Compass webpage.
If your child is going to be away, you can add in an Attendance note to advise the school. To do so, click ‘Add Attendance Note (Approved Absence/Late)’.
OPTION 2
ABSENCE LINE
Parents are reminded to phone the College Absent Line if their child will be absent from school for the entire day. A note must also be written. Parents can phone the College Absent Line directly on 5984 7177, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and leave a message.
Please save this phone number to your mobile: 5984 7177- Absent Line.
An SMS text message will be sent out to parents if the College is not notified of your child’s absence.
FAMILY HOIDAYS
If your student is going to be on holidays within the school term you will need to apply for an approved absence at least two weeks prior to the leave. Please address your letter or email
(dromana.sc@education.vic.gov.au) to Mr Alan Marr, College Principal.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students in Year 10, 11 or 12 will require a medical certificate or Statutory Declaration form for any absence.
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
As a College, we are very conscious of the cost of living pressures on families. It is, however, a fact that all government schools depend upon parent contributions to broaden and extend College programs. We are very proud of the breadth and depth of programs offered across our College and enrich student learning by providing all students with a wide range of curricula and co-curricular programs. These programs enhance and extend student engagement and learning and are an important component of the comprehensive education for all students attending Dromana College.
It is these additional programs that set us apart from other schools. Many of these programs are provided by external organisations and require additional resourcing. Some examples include: subsidising guest speakers and presenters for pastoral lessons and subjects including English (authors and experts), extra-curricular programs such as HPV, debating, State School Spectacular, Wakakirri Dance, sports equipment and uniforms, school mini buses, science and technology equipment, improvements and maintenance to College facilities and grounds.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank all families who have financially contributed to the provision of College programs, resources and facilities. If you would like more information regarding financial contributions please contact the office on 5987 2805.
BUS INFORMATION
Please note the College bus policy - NO BUS PASSES are issued for students going to friends, after school employment or sport. Please do not send your child to the bus coordinator for a bus pass as a refusal may offend.
BUS SAFETY (1)
One of our bus lines has advised us of a potentially dangerous situation that they say occurs from time to time after school. This involves vehicles turning right from Bittern-Dromana Rd into White Hill Rd in front of school buses. Please ensure that patience is shown and remember that buses require greater braking distances than smaller vehicles. We are obviously unsure of whether this involves members of our school community, however, we are sending out a general reminder to exercise caution at this time of the day when the roads are particularly busy.
BUS SAFETY (2)
We have noticed that many students are accessing their buses after school by cutting through the car park and in between parked buses. This is a potentially dangerous situation and in the interests of student safety we remind students that they need to use the footpaths provided to walk to their bus. We ask that parents also remind students of this expectation.
UNIFORM SHOP
Trading Hours
Tuesday ; 8:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday ; 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Telephone: (03) 7067 3557.
dromana@noone.com.au
For assistance outside these hours, please contact Noone Imagewear Beaconsfield.
Telephone (03) 9769 9093
School Holiday Trading Hours
Price list
2022 TERM DATES
Term 1: 28 January - 8 April 2022
Term 2: 26 April - 24 June 2022
Term 3: 11 July - 16 September 2022
Term 4: 3 October - 20 December 2022
Remember you can view all Dromana College important dates and events on Compass and the Dromana College website at https://dsc.vic.edu.au/important-dates/
SOCIAL MEDIA
Dromana college now has an official Instagram account.
Follow both our Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date of all things happening around the college.
Facebook @Dromana College https://www.facebook.com/Dromanacollege7122)
Instagram @dromana.college
