The Teesdale Times

Information for Parents

School Saving Bonus Allocation to School Activities

The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus (SSB) – a one-off support of $400 for eligible government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.

 

The SSB can be used for uniforms and textbooks until Monday 30 June 2025.

 

Any funds remaining after 30 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities. However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July.

 

To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025.

 

To learn more about the SSB online system, download the step-by-step System guide for parents and carers (DOCX, 945KB) or watch this School Saving Bonus video. 

 

The Department of Education’s SSB contact centre will remain available until 30 June 2025. The contact centre can be reached by:

Families of year 5 and 6 students attending Urban Camp in June who wish to use SSB money towards the camp cost, will need to reallocate SSB money to activities via the Parent Portal before camp. The camp notice will provide instructions on how to give approval to use SSB money to pay for camp. Families will also receive a statement to show the amount of SSB money available to use. 

 

School Photos 2025

Our annual school photos have been taken and are now ready to order.

 

Arthur Reed Photos uses an online ordering system where you can view your photos prior to ordering.

 

On photo day all students received a flyer which includes a code unique to them.

 

You will require this 2025 code to register online and view your photos.

 

If you have already registered, you will receive an email or SMS from Arthur Reed Photos with a link to view your photos.

 

If you have not yet registered, please go to order.arphotos.com.au and enter your code to complete your order.

 

If you have misplaced your registration code, please contact the Arthur Reed Photos customer service team directly on 5243 4390 (option 1) or customerservice@arphotos.com.au

 

Please note that you will need to register online with your 2025 photo code to gain access to this year’s images.

 

All photo packages will be sent directly to your nominated address, so please ensure that you enter the correct details and nominated shipping address upon checkout.

 

If you require any assistance ordering your photos, please contact Arthur Reed Photos directly on 5243 4390 (option 1) or email customerservice@arphotos.com.au