Admin Update
Yearbook 2017
We are just about to place our order for the 2017 Yearbook which highlights our school's achievements for this year. If you have not yet paid for your copy please do so by the 24th November.
Getting ready for 2018
Check your mailboxes from Thursday, 17 November for a bumper pack of information for preparing for the 2018 school year.
Included in this pack will be the following main items:
Resource Lists
As mentioned in the last newsletter a new free delivery service will be offered by Campion Education to CSC families purchasing resources for 2018. Due to this new service, CSC will no longer be running Bookseller Day (where families were able to collect and pay for, or just collect their books and resources for that year). Please note to obtain the free delivery, resource lists must be returned to CSC (including payment details) or ordered and paid for online by Tuesday, 6 December.
Parent Payment Schedules 2018
In order to help families understand the Parent Payment Schedules some additional resources will be included in the pack. These are also available on www.csc.vic.edu.au and include the CSC Parent Payment Policy, Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Understanding Parent Payments Diagram.
Uniform Policy and Uniform Shop details and pricelists
With the move to one site at Blakeley Road, the new uniform policy explains the timeline of senior students transitioning into uniform from 2018.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
This information will assist families in making an informed choice on an appropriate device to aid their child/rens learning at CSC. Recommendations of devices include three price points.
Finance Assistance Options
Including Camps, Sport and Excursion Fund (CSEF) and Centrepay forms. Parents can also contact Karen Burton on 5479 1111 to discuss options for payment plans.
Precinct allocation and individual student timetables for 2018 will also be handed out directly to students next week in preparation for Step Up starting on Monday, 21 November.
I wish all the Year 10 and 11 students the best of luck for their exams next week.
Elissa O’Connor
Business Manager
Second-hand Books & Uniform Sale 2017
When: Saturday 2 December 2017
Where: Wellbeing Centre, Castlemaine Secondary College
How does it work?
It is a trading place run by CSC families between CSC families. We got this idea from other schools who have used it successfully to exchange books and uniforms. It means that CSC does not handle any money or get stuck storing any out-of-date leftovers. Last year was our first attempt and we think we have ironed out some glitches ready for another crack!
If you have something to sell:
- Arrive 9.00am to set up your items on a sale table
- Double check your books are current for 2018
- Price your items
If you want to buy something:
- Arrive from 9.30am when trading will start
- Bring cash
- Find what you want and pay the person selling the item the agreed price
- Go home feeling satisfied about how much you just saved!
What sort of prices will items be?
Current Book lists for all year levels plus a uniform shop list with prices will be available
Pricing is up to you but we can offer the following recommendations:
- As new/ never worn 50-60% of original price
- Used/ Good condition 30-40% of original price
What if I can't go?
Why not team up with another family? Last year we had one parent selling books for 4 different people. Otherwise follow the Facebook Page for more trading (Castlemaine and District School Uniform and Books)
Can I donate items?
Yes please! As long as they are current books and clean uniforms, you can place them in the basket on the day for use at the school and sharing with our most disadvantaged students.
Can I help?
Sure can. Please get in touch with Belinda if you have time or ideas on 0400 180 516 or email beehoneybee73@gmail.com