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Financial Assistance for Families
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All of which are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF allowance 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. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families.
The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The CSEF payment cannot be used towards voluntary school charges, books, stationery, school uniforms, before/after school care, music lessons, or formals/graduations.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
· $125 for primary school students
· $225 for secondary school students
How to apply
New applications should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form, download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef or download the form attached below:
CSEF forms are available from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef in a range of languages. Alternatively you can speak to one of our Community Liaison Officers.
Please check with the school office if you are unsure.
More Information
For more information about the CSEF visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Claire Gibson
Business Manager
OUR COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICERS
HUSSEN MOHAMED-SAEED
I am Hassen Mohamed-saeed, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you as the new (Collingwood College African and South Pacific Communities
Liaison officer),
I'm looking forward to meeting in person. Collingwood College teachers, Administrators and Wellbeing teams are here to help your kids with their schooling and educational issues.
If you have any enquiries about your kids well-being please contact me on 0459466102.
انا حسن محمد سعيد مساعد شؤون الموظفين الطلاب في مدرسة كلود.من أجل خدمتك بصورة دائمة و افضل الرجاء الاتصال على الرقم 0459466102
BADRIA MUSTAFA
My name is Badria Mustafa (Collingwood College African and South Pacific Communities Liaison officer). I started working in November last year, most of you have not met me in person and I am looking forward to meet you all. My role is to liaise between the school, families and students. I can be contacted on 0499 340 740 on Mondays and Wednesdays between 9am to 5pm or alternatively you can contact the college on 94176681.
Oromo version
Maqaan kiyya Badria Mustafa jedhama, mana barumsa Collingwood College keessatti hawaasa Africa fi South Pacifickiif gargaarsa maati, barattootaaf fi barsiiftota eddutti gargaarudha, keessattu maati Afaan Oromo dubbatuuf gargaarsa adda addaa irratti isin gargaaruuf qohpiidha. Yoo gaaffii qabaattan lakkoofsa kanaan na qunnamuu dandeettan 0499 340 740. Guyyaan an dalagu Monday (Wiixata) fi Wednesday (Harbaa) sa’aa 9-5pm. Yokaan mana barumsa Kanaan qunnamu dandeettan 94176681. Fuuldura isiniin walbaruuf gammachuu qaba.
HUSSEN IBRAHIM
My name is Hussein Ibrahim (Collingwood College African and South Pacific Communities Liaison officer). Most of you have already seen me last year (during Covid19 lockdown) and those who have not yet seen me, I have started working for the school in June last year and my role is to facilitate relationships between students, families, teachers, admin, Principal and the local community. My role also encompasses supporting students to maintain their education and keep engaged with the school in order for students to transition to a successful life/career. To achieve these objectives, we also support and work closely with the parents to address any challenges which maybe assist in achieving these goals.
Background
I’m a qualified Community Development practitioner with (Bachelor of Arts Community Development from Victoria University) and I have been working in the Community Services Sector for the last 15years, including “mental health section”, settlement” as well as tenant management for DHHS. I’m also accredited interpreter for Somali language.
If require my assistance, I can be reached on 0459254588 or alternatively the collage number: 94176681. I’m looking forward meeting you in the near future for introduction.
Somali Version
Salaamu Aleykum
isbarsho
Magaceyga waa Hussein Ibrahim ( waxaan ahay isku xiraha iskuulka Collingwood College iyo jaliyadaha Africanka iyo South Pacifica. Intiina badan waxaan is aragnay snadkii hore (xiligii lagu jiaray xanibadii Covit19). Intiina hore ii arag, waxaan bilabay in aan u shaqeyo ‘iskuulka’ bishii June sandkii hore.
Shaqadeyda waxey tahay isku xirka wadashaqeynta u dhaxeyso ardada, qoosaska, macalimiinta, principalda schoolka iyo jaliyadaha iskuulka nawaxiisa degan. Waxaa kaloo shaqadeyda tahay in aan ku dadalo in ardada iskuulka dhigata in ay waxbarashadooda dhameystaan ee waxbarshada nus kagtagin si ay mutaqbal fiican iyo shaqo wanagasan u helaan mustaqbalka dhow.
Sida hadafkaan u gaarno, waxaan si dhow ula shaqeyaa walidiinta si aan ugu caawiyo wixii caqabad ku noqonkaro sida loo gaari lahaa hadafkan.
Tariikhdeyda
Waxaan ka qalanjibiyey Jamacada Victoria University waxaana bartay sida jaaliyada loo caawiyo. Waxaana kashaqeynayey cawimada jalidaha 15sanoo lasoodhaafay. Waxaan kashaqey qebta dadyowga dhimirka ka xanuunsan iyo dejenta qaxootiga wadanka Australia.Waxaan kaloo ahay ‘turjuman dowlada u diinwangelisan oo fasira luuqada soomaliaga.
Haddad u bahato kaalmadeyda igala soo xiriir tel: 0459254588 ama kan iskuulka: 94176681. Waxaan aad uxiiseynayaa in aan kulano mustaqbalka dhow si aan isu barano.
WELCOME MORNING TEA 2021
School leadership hosted the inaugural welcome morning tea for new prep and year 7 families on Friday February 5th.
The rain didn’t deter families from attending. We had a fantastic turn out.
Hosted in the tranquil garden alongside the new stadium, families chatted to each other and to staff about their experiences during the first week back at our college.
We had so many interesting questions about our primary transition program, our secondary program and beyond that, the transition to the the Gasworks campus in year 11 and 12.
It is important for our current families to be able to visualise their child’s learning journey at Collingwood college. Showcasing different parts of our campus is an integral part of families gaining an insight to what we offer here.
Our aim is to provide an experience that takes the learner from Prep to year 12. It’s an exciting time at our college and we are thrilled to bring our new families along for this journey.
Thank you to everyone that attended. We look forward to many more gatherings with our school community.
Margaret Doucas
Primary Principal
INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE - updated 31 JANUARY
Please click on the attachment below to see a list of Stringed instruments for sale. If you have an instrument for sale please email Naomi at: nomssicle@gmail.com
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