Parent and Student Notices

Morning train network closures in February

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is planning to take industrial action involving a full train network closure from the first service until approximately 8am on Monday 12, Friday 16, Monday 19 and Friday 23 February. This will impact students who take the morning train service from Castlemaine to Bendigo. 

Coaches will be operating to replace the regular morning train services; however, V/Line has advised passengers to seek alternative means of transport wherever possible to avoid potentially significant delays and overcrowding. Train services will progressively return from 8am but delays and cancellations are expected to continue across the day. The first morning train service to Bendigo will not depart Southern Cross until 9.05am.

V/Line encourages parents and students to check the V/Line website or mobile app for the latest service updates before travelling. If your child will be late to school on these days, please inform Absentees via the usual process. For more information, updates and temporary timetables, see the V/Line website.

Conveyance Allowance

Parents of students in Years 9 to 12 who live in the Castlemaine area and wish to apply for a Conveyance Allowance for students travelling by public transport, private car or a combination of the two need to return completed forms to the Business Office before Tuesday 5 March 2024 for Term 1, 2024. Conveyance Allowance Forms are available from the Business Office and enquiries regarding eligibility should be directed to Cat on 03 4408 5965.

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund

Second-Hand Uniform Shop – volunteers needed

Volunteer opportunities for the Second-Hand Uniform Shop are now open for Term 1. To sign up, simply follow the instructions on the sign-up page. For more details, contact Kate Mahony at kate.a.mahony@bigpond.com. Thank you for volunteering!

Spark Engineering Camp