Term Planner & Reminder Information

 NEW  |Parent Term 2 2024 Calendar Planner

Key reminders for events & activities happening throughout the term. 

Performing Arts Incursion | Monday 29th April

A reminder that on Monday 29th April all classes will participate in a Performing Arts incursion featuring a live theatre performance at school. Permission and payment of $5 is needed to cover the cost of this special event. 

Could all parent/guardians please ensure you have provided permission and payment via Sentral, or by contacting the school office (ballarat.ps.dana@education.vic.gov.au) 

                                                                         Thank you. Claudine - Performing Arts teacher.

Payment Options on Permission Slips 

Overwhelmingly, SENTRAL is providing the school with an excellent platform to coordinate the administrative needs of a busy school and effectively communicate with our families. 

Thank you for your continued patience while we learn and overcome challenges within SENTRAL. 

Frequently Asked Question| 

FAQ 1 | I have given consent for my child to attend an activity, and indicated to pay by via CSEF , B'Pay or Bank Account - why does it show "Requiring Action" ?  

We are currently working through IT issues preventing smooth communication between SENTRAL and Cases21 (Government software).  

What does this mean for you? 

If you have indicated payment for Activities via CSEF , B'Pay , School Account,  there will be a delay in the notice changing from "Requiring Action" to PAID.  Be assured that your payment preference has been received. At present, we are required to make these changes manually. We are working to have this process smoothed out as quickly as possible. 

"Requiring Action" on your SENTRAL Activity Permission will not prevent you from SUBMIT of Consent forms. 

If you are paying via SENTRAL Pay (Direct Debit/Credit Card) there is no delay in PAID being applied to your child's Activity.  

FAQ 2 | I wish to contribute $15 to the Japanese Day Voluntary Contribution - but wasn't given an option of BPay or School Account credit?

Due to the behind the scene set glitch, the Japanese Day payment request for $15 didn't show the ability to choose how you could pay ie. BPay or School Account  Credit - only Sentral Pay showed as an option. 

 If you wish to contribute $15 via B'Pay or use your school account credit , please send a short email to ballara.ps.dana@education.vic.gov.au confirming we can use these funds for Japanese Day. 

With the Arts Showcase voluntary contribution of $25 coming out shortly we hope to iron out the behind the scene gremlins to ensure a smooth transaction. 

NB: CSEF cannot be used for voluntary contributions. 

Student-Led Conferences|  Wednesday 26th June 

No students to attend school.

Students are encouraged to attend the conference with their parent/s and carers.

Bookings will be released via SENTRAL closer to the date. 

School Times 

Assembly 

Assembly is held each Friday from 9am - 9:30am in the Spielvogel Multipurpose Centre.

2024 Term Dates