Business Manager

2026 Parent Payment Contributions

Dear Wheelers Hill Primary School families,

Wheelers Hill Primary School is looking forward to another wonderful year of teaching and learning in 2026. As we plan for the year ahead, I’d like to share information about our financial contributions and invite you to support our school once again.

Our school community has always taken pride in providing an exceptional education, one that fosters curiosity, confidence, and high achievement. Over many years, it has been the generosity of our families that has helped us create such a vibrant and successful learning environment. Your contributions truly make a difference in what we can offer our students.

We are proud to be recognised as a high-achieving school, with outstanding literacy and numeracy programs that set our students up for success. Our flagship MSL (Multisensory Structured Literacy) program continues to deliver excellent results, with our NAPLAN outcomes consistently among the best in the state.

Our students thrive in specialist programs including Mandarin, French, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, and Physical Education. These rich learning experiences are part of what makes Wheelers Hill Primary School so special; however, they rely heavily on the ongoing support of our families and may be at risk if we do not receive sufficient financial contributions.

Technology also plays a vital role in our teaching and learning. Family contributions help us maintain high-quality ICT infrastructure, ensuring every student has access to modern devices, reliable networks, and engaging digital learning tools. In the junior years, our device-to-student ratios are well above the Department of Education's recommendations, providing our students with a strong foundation in digital skills for the future.

We are also proud of our beautiful grounds and facilities, which provide an inspiring place for students to learn and play. Many improvements, from classroom updates such as new carpets to outdoor developments, have been made possible through family contributions. Recent projects, including new line marking, the vibrant school mural, and ongoing maintenance such as gardening and grounds work, are all visible examples of your contributions at work in the school.

While the Department of Education provides funding for the basic delivery of the Victorian Curriculum, it is your financial contributions that allow us to maintain and extend these exceptional programs and opportunities. Without this additional support, some of the high-quality programs and resources we value most may be difficult to sustain at their current level.

That’s why we are once again asking for your contribution for 2026. Every contribution makes a difference, directly enhancing classroom learning, technology, and specialist programs that enrich every student.

Your ongoing support ensures that Wheelers Hill Primary School continues to offer the best possible education and learning environment for our students. Together, we can maintain the high standards and opportunities our children deserve.

Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to our school community.

How to make 2026 Contributions

Please refer to the attached documents regarding the 2026 Parent contributions:

• WHPS Parent Payment Letter & Information for each year level
• How to order your COS stationery Pack.
• What to Bring from Home List
•  DET Parent Payment Guidelines
• Compass Parent Guide

Parent Payments are a 3-step process:

Step 1: Compass

The Compass Course Confirmation for each year level lists

all items for which we request a payment contribution. These include arts

and crafts supplies, classroom learning materials, worksheets, and various digital programs used at school and for homework.  The total

amount covers all the learning supplies your child/children will use in the

classroom throughout the school year.  

Don't hesitate to contact the school office if you would

prefer to make regular contributions rather than the full amount.

• On the Compass home screen, follow the prompt for the Course Confirmation & Payment notification (green banner/box at the top of the screen).
• Remember to complete the Course Confirmation for each WHPS student attending the school in 2026.
• Please complete this process before the end of Term 4 this year to assist us with ordering classroom supplies and digital learning program logins for your child/s.

Step 2: Order your child's stationery pack from COS 

For a fast, simple, and secure way to place your order, follow these steps:  

1.     Click here or scan the QR code below to enter the COS Parent Portal 

or via the web:   parent.cos.net.au.

In the 'Enter Email' field: Enter the following: 

Email/Username: wheelershillprimary@cos.net.au

Password: BTS2026-Parents

• Select the relevant Year-level icon for the 2026 year-level pack.
• Review product selection based on your requirements.
• Enter the student details for the pack.
• Enter Add to Cart or select Order another pack (if additional student packs are required)
• When all the packs are in the shopping cart, select checkout. *
• ** Please note that at checkout, a pop-up will appear at the top of the screen to purchase additional educational items—these are not required as we have already selected all the items needed for the year. 
• Review your order: Note your order number and check that you have ordered the correct student pack for the child/ren at the 2026-year level based on your requirements.
• Enter your home delivery contact & delivery details.
• Complete payment: enter your credit card, PayPal, or Pay4 details, then submit your order.

Alternatively, to source and purchase the supplies

yourself: (refer to the COS list attached to this newsfeed)

•  Everything they need for the first day of school. Note that we organise packs at a bulk discount via COS, and some specific items may be difficult to obtain. 
• Digital Subscriptions/logins: The school supplies and manages all program logins (parents are not to sign up online).

Step 3: What to Bring from Home List

Please refer to the attached list of additional items for the student to bring from home for use at school. Please read carefully, as most items are retained from this year.

 All forms and lists are published in the Compass newsfeed "2026 Parent Payments'

Financial Support for Families

We understand that every family’s circumstances are different. Families who wish to spread out their contributions are welcome to contact the office to arrange a schedule that best suits their situation.

For families who hold a valid Health Care Card, we will advise in early 2026 when CSEF fund applications are open.

Parent Helpers

Many parents assist in the classroom, on excursions, and at school events throughout the year, and we appreciate your time.  However, all volunteers and parent helpers must hold a valid Working with Children Card. 

The card must be presented to the Office every time you sign in (when volunteering at school or as a parent helper on an excursion). 

For more information on the Working with Children Card and applications, please visit: Home | Working with Children.

WHPS Uniform

Below are the current price list, 'lookbook', and PSW Booking system for online uniform try-ons.