HCC News and Announcements

HCC Secondary Mathematics Enrichment Competitions 2022

Years 7-10 students can participate in two competitions as part of HCC Mathematics Enrichment Program:

1. Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) on Thursday 5 May during periods 1&2. 
2. Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) on Thursday 4 August during periods 1&2. 

Cost

For both competitions $13 or$8 for one event. This can be paid through Qkr! or paid in cash to the College office. 

Please Note: The closing date for all enrolments will be Friday 4 March.

Financial Assistance for CSEF (Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund)

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership.  All are a part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF 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 annual CSEF amount per student is:

• $125 for primary school students
• $225 for secondary school students

HOW TO APPLY

New applicants should contact the College office to   obtain a CSEF application form or download from the website below. 

If you applied for CSEF at your child's school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances. 

You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:

• new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools this year.
• changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this year.

Please check with the College office if you are unsure.                                                                                                                                                               

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about CSEF visit:https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.aspx

Student Absences & Late Arrival Automatic SMS

The College uses Compass for student management including marking the roll. New for HCC this year is the automatic SMS for late arrivals to Homeroom or absent to Homeroom. 

An SMS is automatically sent to the first listed parent at 8:59am. This system is for child safety reasons. 

If you know that your child is going to be late or absent, please either enter an attendance note into Compass as a parent via the app or ring the College office on 8551 6650 prior to 8:45am to report the absence.

Numeracy Support Class (Secondary Students)

Numeracy/Maths support classes are available for Secondary students. It is an opportunity for students to catch up on any outstanding Maths work and receive support from Mrs Vanbuskirk (Week A) and Mrs Karelsky (Week B). 

Students can bring their lunch to eat during class. Students are also welcome to join the class even if they need space and time to work during lunchtime.

When: Every Tuesday from 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Where: Room 21

Queries: Mrs Vanbuskirk