News from the Office
2026 Curriculum Contributions – A HUGEthank you to the many families who have already contributed to the 2026 Curriculum Contributions and Donations. All amounts are greatly appreciated and make a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer. The ongoing financial support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for all our students.
Contributions will sit in your Compass Parent Payment Portal and you can make a ‘one-off’ payment or smaller instalments if you choose. A receipt for Library and Building Fund donations will be emailed home before 30 June 2026.
Extra-Curricular Items & Activities (user-pays) includes the Sports Academy, Instrumental Music, Camps, Excursions and/or ‘any item or activity that are above and beyond what the school provides free to deliver the Curriculum’.
2026 Camps/Sports/Excursions Fund (CSEF) - The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities.
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid, means-tested concession card, or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
If your child is new to Heathmont College in 2026, or if there has been a change in your family circumstances, please complete an application form: 2026 CSEF Application Form and submit it with a copy of your Health Care Card (must be valid as at start of Term 1, 2026).
From 2026, families eligible for CSEF will see an increase in support to $400 for primary and secondary school children, up from $154 and $256 respectively. For more information regarding CSEF-click HERE
Year 7 families who have submitted their 2026 Camps/Sports/Excursions Fund (CSEF) forms to the office will see an amended Camp portion amount of $77.00 (Full Cost $477.00, less 2026 CSEF of $400.00) Please note that should your Health Care Card no longer be valid at the start of school in 2026, the full $477.00 will be payable.
2026 State School Relief (SSR) - Applications for the 2026 Year 7 uniform package, for CSEF recipients, please click here: 2026 SSR Year 7 Application Form
2025 School Saving Bonus (SSB) – The SSB funding in 2025 was a great support to families. This was not repeated in 2026. All credit remaining has now reverted to use against school activities (Events/Excursions/Incursions). You can now click to ‘USE SSB CREDIT’ (if you have it available) in the actual Compass Event.
Please be aware that due to strict guidelines, credit can only be used against Excursions/Incursion and Camps. Any unused portion of SSB will carry over to 2026 and beyond and to siblings at the school.
If you have any questions regarding remaining SSB, please ring Sandra on 9871 4888 (Mon/Tue/Thurs).
Compass Events - Please check your Compass Parent Portal at least twice a week for upcoming Incursion, Excursion and Sporting Events as cut-off dates for Consent and or Payments will be strictly enforced. A tight turnaround is required due to transport requirements, attendance limits, first aid packs to be organised etc. The re-opening of Events after the cut-off date is not best practice and will only be done in exceptional circumstances.
Facilities – Student Lockers - All students at Heathmont College have access to a locker. This is to ensure they have a space for their backpacks, books and electronic devices.
Please speak to your child regarding responsibility of their property with the understanding if items are stolen then you, as a parent/carer, will have to replace them. Please ensure your child has a working lock.
Student ID Cards - It is a requirement for all students to carry their Compass ID Card on them daily for attendance purposes, printing, canteen, and personal identification. If a student has lost their card or comes to the office on a regular basis to sign in late without their card, a new Compass ID Card will need to be ordered by you via: Compass / Cog / CompassIdentity Card / Order New Card and pay the replacement cost. Please be aware that your students’ 2025 Compass Card is VALID UNTIL a new one is issued in 2026 (usually late March).
Compass Attendance - If your student is going to be late or absent for school, please add an Attendance Note to Compass. You can use the drop-down for the reason and add the applicable start time. Students are required to sign in at the office when arriving late to school. If your student is leaving during the day for an appointment, you can also use the above method and add the actual time away from school.
Student ID Cards and College Photos - Please be aware that a students’ 2025 Compass Card is valid until they receive their new one in March/April 2026. If your student doesn’t have a card, youcan order a new card via: Compass / Cog / CompassIdentity Card / Order New Card and pay the replacement cost. School photos will be taken on Thurs 17 February.
The office welcomes your questions, suggestions or feedback