Parent Information  & Resources

Notifying Student Absences 

Absent all day?   

Parents can enter approval directly into compass by 9:15am (this can also be done anytime in advance) OR phone the school office on 03 9391 8942 and leave a message.

*Automated text messages are sent daily to both parents of all students who have been marked absent without parent approval.

Arriving late? 

When you arrive at school, please sign your child IN at the school office on the Compass Kiosk. Students then take the late slip to their class teacher. 

Please note: This cannot be done in advance or from the parent portal.

Leaving early?

When possible, please call 5-10 minutes prior to picking up your child to ensure they are ready and waiting in the office. Parent/Carers are asked not to go to the classrooms. 

When you arrive at school, please sign your child OUT at the school office on the Compass Kiosk. 

Please note: This cannot be done in advance or from the parent portal.

Parent Contact Details

Have your contact details changed? If so please let the office know via email so we can update our records. This includes changes to emergency contacts, additional numbers to call if needed, and any changes to employment details. 

Have your family circumstances changed?

At Newport Lakes Primary School, we understand that over the course of the school year some family circumstances may change.

It is a Department of Education requirement that families notify the school if your living arrangements have changed. Forms to create separate household accounts are available below, upon request from the office, or you can email the school.

Once our records have been updated, each household will then be entered separately on our system. Families in Household B will then receive their own unique Compass login to manage absences, receive news and notifications from the school, approve and pay for events, pay student fees and charges, etc.

School Communication Channels

School Office

Monday to Friday                -        8:30am to 4:00pm    

Phone                                     -        03 9391 8942   

Email                                       -        Newport.lakes.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Website                                  -        newportlakesps.vic.edu.au

The school office will be closed during the school holidays.

Contacting Teachers

You can email your child's teacher directly through compass. Open the full browser mode and look for the envelope icon. Please click on the logo below to open Compass.

Medication at School Form

If your child requires medication to be administered during school hours, please download and complete the Parent Medication Authority Form form and hand it to the Front Office with the required medication in its original packaging. This includes but is not limited to - paracetamol, ibuprofen, antibiotics, creams, and lozenges. 

If your child suffers from Anaphylaxis, severe Allergies, Diabetes, Epilepsy or Asthma and you need to update you Medical Action Plans, please download the required form below, have it completed by your Medical Practitioner, and return the original coloured version to the office. If you do not have a colour printer, please contact the office to print it for you. These are DET required Action Plans. If you cannot find your child's required Action Plan, please contact the school office. 

Uniform Supplier 

School uniforms are only available at Double C Jeanery shop or online.

NEW ADDRESS FROM OCTOBER 21ST!

Unit 13/34-42 Aberdeen Rd, Altona VIC 3018

Shop Hours

Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm 

Public Holidays 10am to 5pm

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & Good Friday.

School uniforms are available at DCS School Uniforms Shop or online.

To purchase school uniforms direct from the DCS uniform shop you will now be required to make a fitting appointment  -  BOOK HERE.

Uniform enquiries call (03)9369 4307 or email us

Online order enquiries call (03) 9398 2222 or email us

Delivery is free to the school and all deliveries will be delivered to the office on a Friday between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Deliveries to any other address will incur a delivery fee. 

Please click on the logo below for more details.

Lunch Orders 

When are Lunch Orders?

Each Monday and Thursday lunch orders will be available. ALL students are welcome to buy their lunch. Orders must be placed by 8:00am each Thursday.

Who is KingWill Catering?

Nicole Kingston and Jo Williams are two local mums, friends, and business partners. They provide healthy lunch meals to school children and have recently won a Hobson's Bay Food Safety award for their catering business.

What food is offered?

There is a range of options, all hand made by Jo and Nicole to please everyone's tastebuds. Hot food favourites include fried rice and spaghetti bolognaise and classic cold food options of sandwiches, rolls and scrolls are also available. 

Jo and Nicole are happy to answer any questions or assist with any order issues you have. Please contact them on:

• Jo -  0402 781 496  
• Nicole - 0409 115 944

Before and After School Care -  2025

Before and after school care is provided by ‘Quantin Binnah Community Centre’ and takes place in the multipurpose room at school. QBCC hosts engaging activities to entertain students before and after school. Students can receive breakfast / light snacks (depending on arrival/departure time) and are fully supervised while in QBCC’s care.

• Before School program runs 6:30am – 8:45am.
• After-School program runs 3:15pm – 6:00pm.
• Care is provided on pupil free days, and over school holidays.

All Program and Activities information is provided via the OWNA parent app, access to which is provided after you have completed all the steps for enrolment. 

Please click on the logo below for more details.

Bookings can be made here

Before and After School Care for 2026

Please refer to page 2 of this newsletter for updated information regarding our new provider in 2026.