From staff and the Office 

Term 4 is a Sunsmart term

Just a reminder that Term 4 is a Sunsmart Term and hats need to be worn outside for play and lessons. Please name your hat. We do not have spare hats, and we do not share hats. 

Students must wear their own, wide-brimmed hat or stay in the shaded areas.

Please also remember a named drink bottle.

End of year reminders for Parents and Families.

• If you have a Grade 6 student, please download any school reports before the end of year. Once the school year has finished, the student's files are archived the data is no longer available for parent access.
• Please complete any unexplained absences. If you feel they are incorrect, or the details are wrong, or you need assistance entering them, please contact the office. We can help you with this. 
• Please ensure all emergency contacts, medical conditions and medications are complete and up to date. Medication permission forms are available at the office, or the school website. These forms need to be completed for any medication that a student requires at school. Any information is confidential and only shared in an emergency with services who require it. If you have moved recently or changed jobs, please check with us that we have your current, correct details.
• If your child needs a medical plan for a condition (Asthma, Allergy or Anaphylaxis) please ensure they bring a plan that is current, and dated for that year, at the beginning of the year. Medication relevant for the condition should also be current and valid for the applicable year.

DET Scholarships

Scholarships are payments to help you with the cost of your child's education.

They're generally offered based on:

• financial need or difficulties
• your child's school results
• school and community activities your child takes part in.

Most scholarships that DET offers are for Victorian government school students. A small number are also open to non-government school students.

For more information including how to apply please go to this link: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/learning/Pages/student-scholarships.aspx

Please note: applications for future scholarships open again on 20th September 2021 and usually close early in the following year. Closing dates are strictly enforced.

Contact Details

Please ensure we have your correct contact details.

We often need to contact parents, sometimes in the case of an emergency, often just to share information. Help us share relevant information with you - please regularly log into Compass, and let us know if any details change. All information shared is confidential.

2021 PREP CSEF UNIFORM PACKAGE EXTENDED

Due to the prolonged lockdown in Term 3, 2021 we have extended the 2021 Prep CSEF uniform package until the end of Term 4, 2021.

 This means that any families/carers that have not yet submitted their forms can still do so until the end of this term. 

Hopefully, this means that these kids will have the items they need to get back to school.  All the information for these packages can be found on our website here.

Please contact the school office for more details.

2022 Transition

Emails have been sent to all 2022 Foundation families with Transition details. 

Please note the time for your group and details for the area where the families are to assemble.

Families should have their Compass log-in details and a list of supplies needed for 2022.

Foundation classes for 2022 commence on Thursday 3 Feb 2022 ( This differs to other students) Foundation students have no school on Wednesdays until March 2022 to allow for testing.

Tips taken from the Department of Education site

1. Practise the journey to and from school
2. Arrange play dates with families who will have kids at the same school
3. Encourage independence – skills like dressing, packing and carrying a bag, applying sunscreen and going to the toilet
4. Label all belongings
5. Talk about and practise any after school arrangements
6. Check start and finish times and where to drop off and collect your child
7. Be positive, get your child excited, and talk about any worries they have
8. Visit a library and read with your child
9. Start using the name of their new teacher to help build familiarity
10. Establish predictable routines including dinner, bath time and bed time

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/going-to-school/Pages/tips-starting-school.aspx 

• Show your child where the school is and talk about how you will get there.
• Arrange play times with other families whose children will be going to the same school. It helps if your child knows another child at their school at the start of prep.
• Practise the things your child will need to do to get ready for school (e.g. putting things in their bag, remembering to take a hat).
• Confirm your before or after school care arrangements and explain these to your child.
• Be positive about starting school and enjoy your child’s excitement.
• Visit your local library and read books with your child about starting school.