Melton West Primary School

Principal's Report 

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

Welcome to week 7 of term 3. We are rushing quickly to the end of term, with so much still to do, including swimming for our Year Prep to 2s next week and Years 3 - 6 the following week. Please ensure all your children’s belongings are named so that we can return them to their rightful owner if they get lost.

 

School Saving Bonus: In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus. The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks. The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.  What parents/carers need to do to access this money: Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:

  • Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School. 
  • Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.

We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:

  • in October, to verify your email address
  • in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus.

Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.

To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, download the School Saving Bonus Information sheet for government school parents and carers or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus. 

 

Year Prep 2025: Although we have passed the cut off dates for enrolment for 2025 Preps, we can still accept enrolments if your child or someone you know, is turning 5 before the 30th April 2025. Please call the office to make a meeting time to talk to a member of the Principal Class team if you or a friend is considering sending your child to Melton West PS in 2025.

 

Long Walk: On Tuesday 17th September, our Koori Club students and their families are invited to join this year’s Long Walk with the Kindergarten children next door. We will be leaving from the Kinder at 10.30 am and if you would like to join us, please meet us there.

 

Colds and Sniffles: Please remember there are many viruses still circulating in the community causing illness. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home until their symptoms ease to avoid passing it on to others. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

 

 

High Levels of Learning for All

Michelle Costa

Principal