Notices/Reminders
From the School Office and School Council
School Emergency Bushfire Management Plan
Every family at Newham PS has the responsibility to create and implement their own personal Fire Plan. In accordance with advice from the CFA, enacting this Fire Plan should take place at the earliest possible time.
On days of high risk or Total Fire Ban, fire risk will be monitored via:
- CFA website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au
- Alison Hughes (Regional Manager, Operations & Emergency Management): (03) 4433 7547
- Vic Emergency App
- DSE website: http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/index.htm
- ABC radio 774AM Ph: 139 994
- Vic Emergency Hotline: 1800 226 226
- Kyneton Police (re: Pipers Creek/Three Chain roads) Ph: 5421 2900
- Keep all staff informed of situation where possible.
- Announcements to families if there is an escalation in weather/wind activity via uEducateUs or SMS.
Newham Primary School Emergency Bushfire Management Policy explains extreme fire days, catastrophic days or shelter in place. For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents.
Lunch orders
Newham General Store will continue to offer lunch orders to our students on Fridays with a new menu. Please note there have been changes made to the ordering process. Please read the below document to ensure you place your order correctly.
Updated menu attached.
CSEF Applications
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund application forms are available the the office. Forms must be processed by 28th June 2024. To ensure your application is processed by this date please complete the form and return to the office as soon as possible.
