Harmony Day Picnic

This year Aberfeldie Primary School invites all families to celebrate Harmony Week at a picnic on Harmony Day, Thursday 21st March 2024 at 2:30. Harmony Week aims to foster inclusiveness, respect and the idea that people of all different cultures can make a valuable contribution to society.

Our students come from an array of amazing cultures and we would like to celebrate this diversity by encouraging students to wear traditional clothing and to bring some traditional food for the picnic.

If your child prefers, we encourage them to wear orange to signify social communication and meaningful conversations. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

NOMINATIONS FOR SCHOOL COUNCIL

An election is to be conducted for Aberfeldie Primary School Council.

We are calling for nominations for Parent and School employee members. If you wish to self-nominate or nominate someone else, please collect a nomination form from the school office or email aberfeldie.ps@education.vic.gov.au nominations must be logged by 4:00pm on 26/02/2024.

Parents/Carers on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills and a range of experiences and knowledge that can help inform and shape the direction of the school.

Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging.

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

The annual CSEF amount per student is:

• $150 for primary school students

• $250 for secondary school students

For more information regarding CSEF, please access the attached flyer.If you received CSEF in 2023 and are still eligible, you do not need to reapply.

You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:• new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools this year.• changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this year.

You can download the application from the orginal Compass post or pick up a copy from the school administration office. Please note that for early processing of payments, we are requesting that CSEF applications be returned prior to 1st March, 2024 along with a copy of your current concession card. Late applications will be accepted until 28th June 2024.

WEDNESDAY CANTEEN DAY

Please note that this will operate every Wednesday unless otherwise notified.

Our canteen is operated by our fantastic parent volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email the office on aberfeldie.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Prices range between $1.00 to $2.70

APS Newsletter

Inclusion - Innovation - Success

Issue 2 · 22 Feb 2024

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