Karoo Newsletter

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Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF)

The CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to eligible families to assist with expenses relating to camps, sport and/or excursions ($150 is payable per student).

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2024

 

If you received the CSEF in 2023, you DO NOT need to complete an application form for 2024, unless there has been a change in your family circumstances such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing.

The school will automatically apply on your behalf.

 

If you are applying for the CSEF for the very first time, please come into the school office and collect an application form (and provide a copy of your Concession Card) for the school to submit on your behalf.

 

 

ELIGIBILITY

  • To be eligible for the fund, a parent/legal guardian of a student must be a holder of a valid means-tested concession card, such as a Veteran Affairs Gold Card, Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, or be a temporary foster parent.  There is also a special consideration category for asylum seeker and refugee families.
  • You must provide a copy of your valid card with your completed application form (first time applications only).
  • Cards must be valid on either 19th January 2024 or second eligibility date of 15th April 2024.
  • Applications will be accepted up until 28th June 2024, with payments commencing from March onwards.

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

or see Anna in the school office.

 

Student Allergy updates

New allergy forms have been sent home to families where the student is listed as having an allergy, but the Allergy Action Plan on file is out of date.  Please have your GP complete the Action Plan and return it to the school office as soon as possible to enable us to have the most up to date medical information for your child on file.

 

Please ensure the GP completes the coloured Allergy Action Plan - we cannot accept a black and white copy as the plans are colour co-ordinated.   

Once the signed plans have been returned, we will attach a 2024 photo of your child.

 

 

 

Compass reminders

Events currently requiring parents' attention on Compass include:

 

  • 2024 Media & Digital Technology Acceptable Use Agreement with Parent Declaration (also includes parent permission to use child's image at school) - complete online - now OVERDUE  (whole school)
  • Year 4 Coach Approach - payment and consent by 8th March
  • Karoo House Athletics Carnival (Years 3-6) - payment and consent by 15th March
  • State School Spectacular (Choir) - payment and consent by 18th March (select students)

'How to' Compass Guide - How to Email a Teacher 

To email your child’s teacher,  click the option listed under your child's name on your dashboard. 

 

Add in your subject information and email content. 

 

Click ‘Send’ to email the listed recipients. 

 

You will receive a copy of the sent email to your own email address.