School News
Prep bags 2024 survey
Have your say about this year’s Prep bags in a short survey, closing Sunday 29 September.
Each year, the Department of Education gives every Prep student attending a Victorian government school a bag full of goodies to celebrate this milestone in their education journey. The information and educational resources in the bags are designed to help Prep students and their families thrive from the start of Term 1.
The department is inviting parents and carers of current Prep students to complete a short survey about the 2024 Prep bags, by 5 pm on Sunday 29 September 2024.
Your feedback will help the department learn what families liked about the Prep bags and what can be improved in 2025.
You can have your say at Prep bags 2024 evaluation survey.
The survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous.
For more information on this year’s Prep bags, refer to Prep bags.
School Saving Bonus
Dear Parents and Carers,
In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.
The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.
The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.
Actions for parents and carers
Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:
- Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
- Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.
We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:
- in October, to verify your email address
- in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus and access to an online system.
Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.
To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, please see the information document below or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.
State Schools' Relief Program
State Schools' Relief provides government school students in need with new uniforms, footwear and a range of other essential educational resources. We work side by side with all primary, secondary, specialist and language schools to ensure that any students facing hardship have the necessary items they require for school.
If you are a parent or carer and you require assistance with your child’s government education, please make an appointment with the Trafalgar Primary School business manager or finance officer to discuss your situation.
Should you have a question regarding an application for SSR assistance, please contact your child’s school directly.
Free NBN for kids
If there is a school age student at your home and you don’t have an NBN connection, you could qualify for free home internet until the end of 2025.
Please click on the link below for more information and to see whether you qualify.
Trafalgar Junior Football Club
Expression of Interest for Canteen Manager for season 2025
