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2025 Parent Contributions

Thank you to those families who have actioned our 2025 Parent Contributions on Compass.

For families who have not made a payment, you are still able to do so at any time, as we will leave this active on the portal. If you choose one of the instalment plan options, please be aware that any past due amounts will be deducted from your account straightaway. If you would like to discuss alternative payment arrangements do not hesitate to contact our office.

Your contributions are a valuable part of making sure we can provide programs and resources to achieve the best possible learning and social outcomes for our students.

Permissions

If you have not already actioned your 2025 Permissions, please find instructions below on how to complete this task.

Photo Permission

You can update the photo permission by going into the Compass App.

• Click on the 3 lines that say more in the bottom right corner
• Click on the Insights tile  
• Click on the 2025 Photographing filming and recording permission section and answer the 3 questions.

Digital Technology, Headlice Consent (selected students) & Local Walking Excursion

You Can update these by clicking on the Compass App.

• Click on the 3 lines that say 'more' on the bottom right
• Click on the Contributions Tile
• Click on the 2025 Parent Contributions

The first page is a letter regarding Contributions and the next section will be the consents, answer the questions at the start of this and press save & close at the end.  

Attendance

Just a reminder that it is a department requirement if a student is not at school that we record the reason they are absent. You can easily do this by clicking on the shortcuts button in the middle at the bottom of the home screen and click Submit for Attendance.

• Enter reason via the drop down. i.e.: medical illness, family holiday etc...
• Comment: any other comments you might want to add regarding the reason.
• Enter start and finish dates and click save.

Note: Extended absences of 5 or more days require Principal approval. Please send a written request for an extended absence via email somerville.ps@education.vic.gov.au as early as possible.  An absence learning plan will then be provided by the classroom teacher, as required by the Department of Education and Training.