General Notices
First Aid Reminders
Unwell Students
Any student who is not feeling well, for any reason, should not be sent to school. We ask parents to be mindful if your child has symptoms of respiratory illness, or any other illness, that may be or may be perceived to be contagious. As with any illness, students should remain at home until clear of symptoms or until the medical practitioner has advised that it is safe to return to school.
If your child has diarrhoea and/or vomiting, it is a requirement set by the Department of Health that they are not to return to school “until there has not been vomiting or a loose bowel motion for 24 hours”.
Anaphylaxis
We have a large number of students with confirmed anaphylaxis at the College. While there are over 160 foods that people can be allergic to, the most common amongst our students is peanuts and tree nuts. As part of our Risk Management procedures, we ask that you do not allow your student to bring nuts or nut products of any kind to be consumed at school, and please do not send other containers that may have previously contained nuts or nut products.
Asthma and Anaphylaxis medication
All children with Asthma and Anaphylaxis must have their medication at school at all times and this medication should not have exceeded its expiry date. We are unable to fulfil our duty of care to your child if the medication is not at school when they are, or if it the medication has expired. If your child fails to bring their EpiPen to school we will need to exclude them until such time as an EpiPen is supplied, and in the case of Asthma we will need to exclude your child from sporting activities until you supply a puffer and spacer. It is school policy that all Asthma medication must be administered through a spacer device, so your child must have a puffer and spacer available to them at all times. It is the decision of the parents based on maturity and reliability as to whether these devices are kept in the First Aid Office or whether the student should keep it on their person.
If you are concerned about any health issue relating to your child, you are more than welcome to make an appointment to see me, or phone me during office hours which are 8.15am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday. The direct line for the First Aid Office is 9727 9940.
Wendy Booth
First Aid Coordinator
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) – Information for Parents and Concession Card Holders
CSEF funding is made available by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families cover the costs of camps, sport, and excursions, which are included in fees that are billed to your school account.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card, (e.g. Centrelink Health Care Card), or you are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF funding.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
1. $125 for primary school students
2. $225 for secondary school students
For more information about CSEF, and to download the CSEF application form, visit Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au). An application form may also be obtained from the College Office. Application forms must be lodged with the College by the end of Term 2, Friday 28 June 2024.
Please note that the College is required to sight any relevant concession cards that you may hold to support eligibility for the CSEF. Therefore, please either bring your concession card with you, if you are dropping off your application at the College Office or email a copy of your concession card with your application to Dawn Pryor, Accounts Receivable Officer, dpryor@oxley.vic.edu.au.
Upon approval by the Victorian Government, the allowance will be paid to the College, which will then be applied to your school account.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dawn Pryor, by email, or by telephone on 9727 9900.
Andrew Holland
Business Manager
Enrolments
2025
We have limited vacancies for next year and would encourage you to submit your Enrolment Application Form as soon as possible if you wish your child to be considered for a place.
2026
We are now accepting enrolments for 2026 and beyond (particularly Prep and Year 7) and look forward to hearing from you if you wish to enrol your child(ren).
Notice to Withdraw
Parents are reminded of their obligation to give the College one full term’s notice, in writing to the Principal, if your children are not continuing at Oxley Christian College. The lack of one term’s notice will result in the payment of one term’s Tuition Fees.
It is also a legal requirement for you to inform us of the school to which your child’s enrolment is transferring.
Non Resident Visa Holders and New Australian Citizens
For school reporting requirements, please inform the Registrar (clewis@oxley.vic.edu.au) if there have been any changes to you or your child’s residency Visa for Australia. For example:
1. you or your child have recently become Australian Citizens;
2. you or your child have been granted a new Visa; or
3. your current Visas have expired and you are now on Bridging Visas.
The College will require evidence of the change in Visa status for the student and at least one parent, e.g. Australian Citizenship Certificate, Australian Passport, or a copy of your new Visa(s).
Please contact our Registrar if you have any questions.
Caroline Lewis
Registrar
Open 6.30am - 6.30pm | 9727 9200 | office@oxleykids.vic.edu.au
Oxley Kids is now taking enrolments for 2025 and beyond. We are also looking for educators to join our team – must either have Early Childhood qualifications or be willing to study. Call 9727 9200 or email office@oxleykids.vic.edu.au for more information and to apply.
Kim Sopar
Oxley Kids Director