New way of reporting your child's absence

If you child is going to be absence from school, you can now report via text message on: 0428 241 522.

Please include the following information in your text message:

your child's full name
reason for absence
the days your child will be absent

New supplier for school uniform

Red Cliffs Secondary College uniforms are now available at Laser Signs & Print.

Laser Signs & Print

3a Andriske Court

Mildura

Phone: (03) 5021 1129

You can order online at: www.lasersp.com.au

Uniform shop hours:

Monday 10.30am - 5.00pm

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 8.30am - 5.00pm

Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm

Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Drop Off and Pick Up

All students are to be dropped off and picked up at the front of the school. There is no entry past the car park unless a parent/guardian is picking up a child who is ill or injured. The school bus shelter is for buses only and is not to be used by parents as a drop off/pick up point.

A Parent's Guide to Compass

Did you know there is a parent guide to Compass that can be easily accessed. The Compass Parent Portal is an online portal that allows you to access up-to-date information about our school and your child's progress.

Within the parent portal are many different features including the ability to:

Add Attendance notes
Communicate with your child's teachers
Monitor your child's homework and assessment tasks
View Semester and Progress Reports
Book Parent Teacher Conferences
Consent and Pay for school events
Order school lunches via the Canteen
Make school fee payments
View school news items

The guide will assist you with navigating the portal and includes step by step information on how to complete key processes.

(Please note: some processes details in the guide may not be applicable (or in use) at our school).

If you have any questions regarding your Compass parent portal or are unable to access Compass, please contact the school for assistance.

To access the guide:

On the search guide type in the words 'parent guide'
Select (or click on) 'A Parent's Guide to Compass'
Under 'Overview' you can click on the button and get a pdf version of the guide

Reporting Absences through Compass

Please note that - in order to comply with government guidelines, the options when reporting absences via Compass have changed. There are now only 6 options for parents to report an absence:

medical/illness - this includes dental or any form of medical appointment - this is an approved absence
bereavement - this is an approved absence
truancy - this is not an approved absence and will be further investigated
parent choice - this is not an approve absence and will be further investigated
family holiday - this is an approved absence
religious/cultural observance - this is an approved absence

Note that "Parent Choice" is not in the eyes of the Education Department a valid reason for a student not to be at school. Regular ongoing attendance is vital for the continuity of a successful education. Unapproved absences will be followed up by the school, as per DET guidelines.

For any assistance with using Compass, logging in, or using any of the many features, please contact the school and we will happily help.

Compass Cards

All students please note that the new ID cards now work with the sign in/sign out kiosks. Students should have their cards with them at all times, as they are used for:

signing in and out of school
borrowing netbooks
cashless payments at the cafeteria
borrowing from the library
printing/copying/scanning from the photocopiers
logging phones in at the IT Office
PTV student ID

Keep them safe and secure. Replacement cost is $10.

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