Useful information

Keep Up-to-Date

• We use Compass as our School Portal — it is the way we communicate with families and how we accept payments & parent permissions. The Administration team are happy to help you get started with the website and app if you need assistance.
• The Link is the fortnightly newsletter published on Wednesdays — available through Compass and also on the website.

Attendance

• Children must be accounted for every school day. If your child is not present in class and we have no explanation, then we will automatically send all family members an SMS and an email at 10am.
• If your child is going to be away, please notify the school by entering the absence on Compass. You can do this easily in the Compass app or on the website, please use Compass instead of calling the school on the phone.

Email

• It is essential that you have an email address for each parent registered with the school. You will receive an email from Compass to notify you of new updates, and you will receive your Family Financial Statement at this email address. If you are not receiving emails, please check to make sure we have it correctly recorded.

Reports 

• Reports are available at the end of term 2 and term 4 through Compass. They can be downloaded as PDFs for printing and sharing.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Parent-Teacher Conferences occur twice a year. You can book sessions with all of your children’s teachers through Compass.

Staff Car Park

• The staff carpark is not available for parents to drop off and pick up children; please use the council-provided parking facilities around the school. Feedback on parking options should be directed to the City of Casey.
• Please do not walk children through the staff car park.

Excursions, Incursions & Camps

• You will receive notifications of upcoming events through Compass – payment and permissions should be done electronically through Compass. 
• Parent consent in Compass is mandatory or your child cannot attend.
• All supporting documents (e.g: packing lists, schedules) are available through Compass.

CSEF: Camps, Sports & Excursions Funding

• Parents/Guardians with a current Healthcare Card may be eligible to claim CSEF - $125 of funding is available per child per year. Please collect an application form from the office. Applications close at the end of Term 2 each year. 

Sick Bay & Medication

• All medication (with the exception of Ventolin/Asmol) needs to be brought to the front office and a medication request form completed by the parent/guardian. 
• All asthma/allergy/diabetes/medical plans need to be updated every 12 months by your Doctor and delivered to the school. 
• If a child is diagnosed with a medical condition from a Doctor please contact the front office so we can best support your child. 
• It is advised that a spare change of clothes, underwear and socks be packed in your child’s bag. 
• If your child is unwell they should stay at home. 

Student Collection

• If you need to collect your child early for an appointment, please come to the office to sign them out. Due to our Child Safe Policy, we are unable to have students waiting in the office, so please allow time for us to call them up to the office after you have arrived. 
• Please collect before or after recess and lunch times as your child may not hear the announcements during recess and lunchtime.

 Uniform

• Please note that it is important to refer to the current uniform expectations that can be found on the school website. Only navy blue is an accepted colour for shorts, pants and skirts.
• Please ensure all uniform, lunch boxes, drink bottles, etc are clearly named so they can be returned to their owner. 

Scholastic Book Club

• Book Club brochures are sent home twice per term. All scholastic Book Club orders are to be completed online at mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au
• Do not send cash to school, the order will be delivered to school. There is also a ‘gift’ option — items will be set aside for collection by parents from the office.

Canteen

• The canteen operates each school day. Canteen orders must be submitted by 9am online using QuickCliq. Please note that this is a website only (there is no QuickCliq app) but the website works on mobiles, iPads, and desktop/laptops. 
• You will need to register an account to get started, and then enter your children’s details. Please note when entering your child’s profile, use their class (eg: Prep C, 1/D, 4/D, etc) in the Room field.
• Counter sales are available at recess and lunch for snack items (not lunch) – cash only.