Principal's Message 

A Prayer for Our School Community

Gracious God,

We thank You for this new school year and the community we share. As we embrace new ways of working together, we ask for Your guidance to help us simplify our paths. May these changes allow us more time to focus on the joy and growth of our children.

Amen.

Simplification is Here: The Future of Our School Payments

Dear Families,

As we settle into the new school year, we are excited to introduce CDFpay, our new all-in-one payment and school management portal. While any new system comes with a learning curve, we are confident this modern, more efficient platform will greatly streamline how you connect with the school.

Important: Check Your Email (Sent 2 Feb)

Every family should have received a setup email directly from CDFpay on 2 February.

Action Required: This email is legitimate and is your unique key to accessing the system. If you haven't seen it, please check your Junk or Spam folders. You will need to click the link in that email to activate your account and set up your password. You will also need to download the app - instructions are in the newsletter

What Can You Do Right Now?

While the platform is new, we are already moving ahead with key services to help you manage the school year:

• School Fees: View your balance and manage tuition payments in real-time.
• Flexible Payment Plans: We know family budgets vary. You can now set up automated weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payment plans that work for your household, all within the app.

Coming Soon: Family Fun Night!

One of the highlights of our school calendar is fast approaching, our Family Fun Night on 27 March, and we are making it easier than ever to enjoy the evening. We are transitioning to make the Family Fun Night as cashless as possible via CDFpay. Soon, you’ll be able to use the portal to:

• Purchase Entry Tickets: No more paperwork or cash envelopes.
• Pre-Order Food: Order elements of the food in advance so you can skip the queues and get straight to the fun!

The Big Picture: Reducing the "App Fatigue"

We understand that managing multiple school apps can be overwhelming. Our long-term goal is to make your life simpler. Once we have successfully embedded CDFpay into our daily routine, we will begin looking at removing other communication apps. By centralizing our payments, event bookings, and updates into one place, we hope to reduce the digital "clutter" and ensure you never miss an important update again.

Thank you for embarking on this journey with us. We look forward to seeing you all—with digital tickets in hand—at the Family Fun Night! Of course if you need any assistance, please feel free to contact our friendly office staff for assistance

Regards

Brian Martin

Principal