School Saving Bonus

Further to the information previously shared with you about the School Saving Bonus, we confirm that the SSB portal is now closed to parents/carers, and any unredeemed vouchers for uniform have expired.

Only SSB that parents/carers allocated in the SSB portal before 30 June will be available during July to apply to the cost of eligible events/activities.

Over the coming month, a reconciliation of SSB funds by the Department of Education will occur. All unused SSB funds, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit on your family statement for you to use on school activities from early August 2025.

To apply SSB to the cost of an event/activity payment, parents/carers are to send an email to accounts@essexheightsps.vic.edu.au, including your child's name, class and the activity, giving your permission to use your SSB.

Families who do not want to use the School Saving Bonus provided for their child/children can elect to provide this money to the school for use for other students:

• Schools can allocate funds to be used to assist other students at the school within the scope of the School Saving Bonus (that is, school-incurred costs for camps, sports and excursions).
• Funds cannot be used for costs outside of the scope of the School Saving Bonus (such as, voluntary parent payments, Instrumental Music Program, or after school/lunchtime programs).
• Schools are required to retain records of the parent request to reallocate funding.

Please write an email to our Principal, George Perini, if you intend to donate your SSB.