From the Office...
General Office
Office hours: 8.15am to 4.30pm
Telephone: 9758 5022
Parents should always make contact with the General Office first when visiting the school or requiring to make contact with their child.
Appointments with teachers must be made via telephone or email directly.
In 2016 our office personnel are:
Penny Niven - Business Manager
Carol Charles - Assistant Business Manager/Principal's PA/Newsletter & Website Editor
Irene Smith - Office Manager
Sharon Cocks - Attendance Officer
Barbara Dwyer - works with Course Selections admin/VASS Admin/First Aid/Uniform Admin
Maureen Sutton - works with Careers Manager & International Students Manager/First Aid/General Admin
Michelle Hodson - Receptionist
We look forward to helping you when you call or visit us.
SEAL Testing
School Office 'New Look'...
During the term break the main office underwent a 'make over'! New carpet, fresh paint, different furniture and a re-organisation of desks and filing cabinets. Many thanks to everyone involved in making this happen - it has revitalised our working environment.
Finance Information
Thank you to all families who have finalised payments of the Subject Requisites.
There are still a number of families who chose the ‘pay by BPay instalments’ option on their student invoices, who have not yet settled their accounts.
Families who applied for the CSEF in Term 1 have had the $225 credited to their accounts – these funds may be used for any Camps, sport activities or excursions. Please indicate on the individual Consent Form that you wish to use the CSEF for that particular activity.
Although most eligible families have already taken advantage of this fund, the Department has extended the final day for applications till 4th June. So it’s not too late to complete a CSEF form – available from the School’s website or from the School Office.
Students participating in the Presentation Ball should have already finalised all the necessary payments – if this is not the case, please do so as soon as possible.
Financial statements were emailed to parents last week.
Student Absences
9758 5022
Parents are requested to phone the school before 9.00am if your child will be absent or late due to illness or for any other reason & leave a message after the prompt. Please leave a message outlining the reason for the absence and if known the length of time your child will be away from school. The absence line is operational 24hrs a day, 7 days a week for your convenience.
Parents are encouraged to mark absences on Compass.
If a student arrives at school late they should report to their classroom teacher.
If a student is required to leave school early for any reason they should bring a note from their parent/guardian and record this on Compass.
Immunisation Records
Immunisation records are NOT kept at school. Please contact Knox Council Health Department if you need to check immunisation details for your students.
Entertainment Book
Purchase your Entertainment Membership from Fairhills High School Library to support their fundraising efforts.
Contact Julia Newnham at newnham.julia.e@edumail.vic.gov.au
Please click on the link below for further information on the benefits of the Entertainment Book
http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/
Important
If your student has a medical alert for ASMTHA,
DIABETES,
ANAPHYLAXIS
or EPILEPSY
the school MUST be suppllied with a Management Plan - available from the appropriate website or from the school office.
Reminder
Please update your contact details with the office if you change phone numbers/address/place of employment. We MAY need to contact you in the case of an emergency.
Staff List & Positions of Responsibility
To make contact with teachers or staff at Fairhills please use Compass email. The attached list will provide the names of Year Level Coordinators, Subject Heads, Managers of Departments & Principals.
School Tours
School Tours are being held on Mondays & Tuesdays from 9.00 to 10.00am
Please phone the General Office to make an appointment.
Parent Car Park
A reminder to parents that the Parent Car Park exit is NO RIGHT TURN at all times. The car park exit is at the far side of the school oval (ie. towards Bayswater). The sign has been replaced, so please remember to turn left and avoid a ticket.
