General Information 

Parent Teacher Conversations

Parent Student Teacher Conversations will be held at the end of Term 3 on Thursday, September 17th, from 3:30pm to 7:00pm, and Friday, September 18th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at all campuses. Students are encouraged to attend bookings with their parents. 

Families will be notified when bookings can be made via Compass.

https://kurnaicollege-vic.compass.education/

If you are unable to access Compass please contact your campus office for assistance.

Thursday 17th September 

Students are required to attend classes on the Thursday.

Friday 18th September 

There are no scheduled classes on the Friday, to allow for parent, student, teacher conversations.  

A VCE English Practice Exam for Units 3+4 is being held at the University Campus from 9:00am - 12:15pm. Followed by the Units 3+4 Psychology Exam from 1:15pm - 4pm.

The bus services will operate in the morning as per usual and the afternoon Country Bus service will depart at the earlier time of 1:45pm. 

First Aid

🌬️ ASTHMA WEEK | 1–7 SEPTEMBER 💙

This Asthma Week, Kurnai College is supporting Asthma Australia in raising awareness of asthma and the importance of effective management.

This year’s campaign highlights the link between hormones and asthma, helping more women recognise changes in their asthma symptoms and access the care they need.

For all students with asthma, regardless of gender, it is important to have an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan.

📋 A reminder for families: Please check that your child’s Asthma Action Plan is up to date and that the College has a copy.

An Asthma Action Plan provides our staff with important information about your child’s asthma in a clear and easy-to-follow format. It outlines how to support your child and what steps to take if their asthma symptoms become difficult to manage.

Taking a few moments to check your child’s plan is up to date can help ensure we are prepared to support them at school. 💙

For more information, visit: https://asthma.org.au/manage-asthma/asthma-action-plan/

Bullying No Way

Small Acts, Big Impact 💙

From 17 - 21 August, it was the National Week of Action Against Bullying and Violence, with the 2026 theme: Small Acts, Big Impact. 

Bullying is everyone’s responsibility, and even the smallest actions can make a meaningful difference. 💫

At Kurnai College, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, diversity is celebrated, and bullying is never accepted. 

💬 Bullying is not tolerated. If you ro your child are experiencing bullying, or know someone who is, report it directly to a staff member or make an online report using Stymie: www.stymie.com.au

During the week, we encouraged our students, families and wider community to think about the small things we can all do to make a difference.

✨ Include someone.

💬 Speak up.

💙 Show kindness.

🙌 Support others.

🌟 Make a big impact through a small act.

Toegther, our small acts can create a community where everyone feels safe, respected and included.

Parent, Caregiver and Guardian Opinion Survey

Reminder to participate in the 2026 Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey 

Our school is conducting the annual Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey and is seeking your feedback. The survey, offered by the Department of Education, is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour and student engagement. 

We sent you an invitation to complete the survey via Compass.  You will find details on how to complete the survey and a link in your Compass newsfeed.  If you cannot find the link, please reach out and we can resend this invitation to you.

The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey will remain open online until Friday 18 September 2026.

Your opinions are important to us and will contribute to identifying areas for improvement and professional development needs in the school, to target school planning and improvement strategies. The department will use the results from the survey for research purposes and to improve outcomes for students.

The survey is being conducted online and only takes 20 minutes to complete. 

If you require assistance in completing the survey, please reach out to the general office if you require assistance in another language.

Attendance

As we step into spring and approach the end of Term 3, it’s a great time to reflect on how consistent school attendance helps set students up for success, not just this term, but for the rest of the year.

With warmer weather and lighter mornings, it's the perfect opportunity to build positive routines and finish the term on a strong note. Every day of learning counts, and regular attendance helps students stay engaged, confident, and connected to their classmates and teachers.

We understand that occasional illness or unforeseen circumstances may keep students home. When that happens, please ensure absences are reported promptly so we can continue to support your child’s learning.

Let’s keep working together to maintain strong attendance and make the most of the final weeks of Term 3.

If your student is absent due to illness or any other reason, please record the absence by calling Kurnai College’s absence hotline on (03) 5165 0600 – option 1.

Code Red Fire Danger

A reminder to all families that on days of Code Red in the West & South Gippsland Fire Zone, all campuses will be closed.

We ask families to be aware of this in preparation for when Summer returns.