From the office
Student Information/Permission forms
There are still a number of families to return the information forms sent out the other week.
Can parents/guardians please review, make any changes necessary or mark "no changes" and return to the school office as quickly as possible.
Some families still need to supply Head lice inspection permission forms, Birth Certificates and/or Immunisation Certificates. You will have a reminder in your pack. We need this information for compliance reasons.
The Miscellaneous Permission form also need to be filled in, signed and returned for 2026.
Curriculum Contributions
Last year School Council set this years contributions at $250.00 a student. These funds are vital to the efficient running of the school and we invite parents/guardians to help support their child/children's education by contributing to the costs.
Payment methods
Direct Credit/funds transfer:
Bank Details - BSB 063093
Account #10003632
reference Surname
At the office we now have a POS device
Extra-Curricular Items and Activities
Inglewood Primary School offers a range of items and activities that enhance or broaden the schooling experience of students and are above and beyond what the school provides in order to deliver the Curriculum. These are provided on a user-pays basis and will be advised during the year.
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CSEF
Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s financial circumstances and their outcomes.
CAMPS, SPORTS and EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are a part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF is 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 or support an out of home care student you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid directly to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. Application forms are available at the school Office.
The annual CSEF amount per student is $400 for all school students.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about CSEF visit:https://www.vic.gov.au/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund eligibility
Applications must be submitted to the school as soon as possible and no later than the end of Term 2.
Where a school or family is unsure if the concession card is eligible, they are encouraged to submit the application into the CSEF system for validation.
CSEF payments cannot be claimed retrospectively for prior years.
Queries relating to CSEF eligibility and payments should be directed to the school.
Those who are eligible to apply for the CSEF must meet both of the following two criteria or be eligible for special consideration.
Eligible means-tested cards
Only financially means-tested cards are eligible.
Eligibility date
Eligibility will be subject to the parent/carer’s concession card being successfully validated with Centrelink (refer to the department’s policy, Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)), on either the first student day of Term 1 or Term 2.
Criterion 1 – General eligibility
The applicant must be one of the following:
- a parent or carer who is the beneficiary of a financially means-tested card
- a student over 16 years who is considered a mature minor and holds a valid concession card (such as a Youth Allowance Health Care Card). Applicant to use the 16 and over application form. For guidance on assessing whether a student is a mature minor, refer to the department’s policy on Mature Minors and Decision Making
- a parent or carer whose child is 16 or over and the beneficiary of a financially means-tested card but are not considered a mature minor. Applicant to use the 16 and over parent consent form.
For students over 16 years of age and where the eligible card is in the name of the student, the fund is only granted to that student, not their siblings.
Criterion 2 – Be of school age and attend a Victorian school
For the purposes of CSEF, students may be eligible for assistance if they attend a registered Victorian school.
CSEF is not payable to a student attending pre-school, kindergarten, TAFE or who are home schooled.
Special Consideration
A special consideration eligibility category exists to assist families and students in certain circumstances. Applications should be made through this application form. For more information, refer to: Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF): Eligibility.
Payment amounts
The CSEF is an annual payment paid directly to the school and will be allocated by the school towards camps, sports and/or excursion costs for your child. Please refer to the department’s policy for the current rates and more information, Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF): Payment amounts.
How to complete the application form
Note: all sections must be completed by the applicant.
1. Complete the APPLICANT DETAILS section.
Make sure that the Surname, First Name, and Customer Reference Number (CRN) details match those on your concession card. You will also need to provide your concession card to the school.
2. Complete the STUDENT DETAILS section for students at this school.
3. Sign and date the form and return it to the school office as soon as possible and no later than the end of Term 2.
Privacy Statement
The Department of Education is committed to protecting your privacy. All information collected will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Data and Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic). This personal information is collected to assess your eligibility to receive a CSEF payment. Your data is securely managed and only shared with Centrelink and DFFH when necessary for business operations or legal compliance. By submitting this form, you consent to our data practices. For more information regarding correction to your personal information or the handling of personal information please email csef@education.vic.gov.au. For more information about the departments privacy policy, please visit: Schools' privacy policy | vic.gov.au
CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE
An application on behalf of a student may be submitted if the student is:
• a Victorian resident;
• school aged and enrolled (3) three or more days per week at a school; and
• attending a school/campus located outside the Melbourne metropolitan conveyance boundary
A student who meets the above requirements may be eligible if they:
• attend their nearest or designated neighbourhood government school/campus appropriate to their year level, at which admission is permissible, or
• attend their nearest appropriate non-government school/campus appropriate to their year level, at which admission is permissible, and
• reside 4.8km or more by the shortest practicable route from the campus attended
Note: Eligibility is assessed when the School completes your child’s application on the Student Conveyance Allowance System (SCAS). If approved, the allowance payable is based on the one-way distance to make the journey to and from school. For further information regarding the Conveyance Allowance Program see: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/conveyance-allowance/policy?Redirect=1
*Multi-mode conveyance allowances
Multi-mode conveyance allowance applies when a student uses more than one mode of transport (e.g. private car and public transport) for a journey between home and school.
Application forms are available from the school office.