From the Assistant Principal

Natalie Jensen

Assistant Principal K- 12

St Vinnies sleepout

The 10s and 11s sleepout committee at the Primary School has organised an event called The Sleepout on Thursday 14 June at 5pm; this will be held on the Arlington footy field and will be available to all children in the 10s and 11s. They will create their own shelters out of cardboard and are raising money on their gofundme page. All of the money raised will go to St Vinnies to help support the homeless.

Vinnies Sleepouts give you a glimpse into the realities of homelessness by ‘sleeping rough’ for a night to raise awareness and funds for Vinnies' homelessness services. This experience challenges your sense of home and offers unique insights into the complex issues faced by people experiencing homelessness.

If you wish to donate please visit

10s and 11s DONATE PAGE

Drugs, alcohol and the law

young people alcohol and drugs.pdf

drug and alcohol policy.pdf

Preshil has an interest in the health, personal and legal wellbeing and legal obligations of its students and staff. All students have the right to feel safe and supported in their school community.

Issues such as alcohol and other drug use and misuse will impact on the School and the community. Preshil accepts the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to drug education across the whole school community. Preshil acknowledges that it is only one part of a community response to drug issues.

The possession, supply or use of an illegal drug is an offence against the law. If a student is found in possession of an illegal drug or under the influence of an illegal drug, while on the Preshil grounds, their parents/guardians will be informed and police will be notified.

Preshil offers education on drug and alcohol use and misuse through the Health and Physical Education program and such channels as Victoria Police.

We work closely with Senior Constable Greg Garrison who is the Youth Resources Officer for Boroondara and works closely with many schools. Attached above are the Preshil Drug and Alcohol Policy and information that families may find useful.

Year level coordinators

Our Year Level Coordinators are an integral component of effective communication at Preshil.

Coordinators meet weekly with teaching staff and are responsible for all matters relating to their year level. Communication is extremely important in the partnership between families and the School.

As your child moves through school, you may have concerns about their progress both academically and socially. Your first point of contact should always be the subject specific teacher. You are welcome to make a time to talk to the teacher or meet with them personally to discuss and resolve any concerns.

Most concerns are resolved at a classroom level, however, if they cannot be resolved or if the matter is more serious and needs higher level intervention please contact your child’s Year Level Coordinator. For concerns that require further discussion please do not hesitate to contact me, or Marilyn.