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Sustainable Bookshop
www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
Second-hand Textbook Stocktake URL: https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/booklist/south-oakleigh-college
Second-hand Uniform Stocktake Report: https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/stocktake/south-oakleigh-college
School Canteen
To support a smooth and productive school environment, we want to remind everyone of our expectations regarding the use of the canteen:
Canteen Orders: Students are not permitted to place orders or purchase food during class time or study periods. Please ensure that any necessary food purchases are made during scheduled break times.
Payment Method: In line with the Victorian Government school phone policy, students are not permitted to access their phones during the school day. Therefore, if students wish to make purchases from the canteen, they will need to have cash available.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in helping us maintain these standards.
Homestays for International Students Needed
We are seeking homestay families living in our local school community for students traveling here from overseas in 2025. These home-stays would be long-term, with homestay providers receiving a weekly payment of $400.
Homestays are more than just a room to sleep, they offer the safety, security and welcoming environment of a real family.
Homestay families go through strict screening and monitoring processes by the Department of Education. New homestay providers would participate in an interview with school representatives, as well as home visits by a school representative.
Every member of a homestay household over the age of 18 years of age would also need to obtain a Working with Children’s Check card.
If you would be interested in becoming a homestay provider for our school, please send your expression of interest to sarah.crespo-liu@education.vic.gov.au
Calling all Former SOC Students!
Interested in joining our alumni Community? We would love to hear what our former SOC students are up to! Fill out the following online form: https://forms.office.com/r/JakrRiSTFm if you are interested in sharing!
Brick-by-Brick Fundraiser
Be a part of SOC history and help pave the way for future students to come.
We invite our community members to purchase a commemorative brick engraved with your name, family name or your business and become immortalised at our College.
Payment and name submissions can be made at the general office.
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Sustainable Bookshop
A second-hand textbook trading system
- List Wanted & For Sale Ads
- The school’s booklists are loaded into the system to make the Ad listing process easy, fast and accurate
- Assistance is provided to accurately price items
- Our ad-matching service shows you
- Exactly the right items to buy
- Who has the most items you need
- The cheapest items
- Buyers contact Sellers and arrange where and when to trade
- Excellent email and telephone helplines are provided: 1300 683 337
www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
School Saving Bonus
Information for government school parents and carers
About the School Saving Bonus
The Victorian Government is making life that little bit easier for families by providing a one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.
This support will help cover the cost of school uniforms, textbooks, and school activities like camps, excursions and sports.
The School Saving Bonus is in addition to existing and continuing means-tested supports for Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) and the Affordable School Uniforms Program.
The School Saving Bonus will be provided to schools and families in Term 4, 2024.
Please see document below for more information.