General Information
Free Public Transport
From 1 January 2026, all people aged 18 and under can travel free on all Victorian public transport services using a new Youth myki card. This includes trams, trains, buses and coach services.
To access free travel, students must tap their Youth myki on and off each time they travel. In areas that do not use myki, students must show their Youth myki card to travel free.
The Morwell 1, 2, 3 and 4 buses are public transport services, meaning students can use these buses free of charge with a Youth myki card.
LVBL will allow students using these services for Headstart and Orientation Days to travel without a myki card during this period. However, from 1 January 2026, a Youth myki card will be required.
VET students will also be able to travel free on trains and buses to reach their VET locations from 1 January.
Information about stops and pick-up/drop-off times for the Morwell 1–4 buses can be found on Compass. This information is also available from your campus office. Please contact your campus office if you require further details.
More information about the Youth myki card will be available later in Term 4, 2025 on the myki types page on the Transport Victoria website.
The school bus services that operate in Boolarra, Yinnar, Jeeralang, Whitelaws Track, Hazelwood North and Hazelwood South will not change. Students using these services will continue to complete a bus form and must have a bus pass to travel.
Sustainable School Shop
Buy and Sell Second-hand Textbooks
As the school year winds down, you might be wondering what to do with old textbooks or how to get ready for next year’s classes.
Looking to buy or sell second-hand textbooks or other school supplies? Check out our easy guide below. It’s free to access — simply register at 👉 https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
2026 Booklist
2026 Kurnai College Booklist Information
Booklists are now available for Kurnai College families.
Access the Booklist:
Visit www.booklists.com.au/morwellnewspower to view and complete your booklist.
Submission Deadlines:
- Online: Submit your booklist by Friday, 17th December 2025.
Hard Copy: Available from campus offices, return completed lists to Morwell Newspower by Friday, 12th December 2025.
Payment Options:
- Online: Payment can be made when submitting your booklist online.
- In Person: If online payment is not possible, visit Morwell Newspower to place and pay for your order.
Collection Details
- Date: Thursday, 22nd January 2025
- Time: 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
- Location: Morwell Newspower, 174-176 Commercial Road, Morwell, 3840.
- Alternative Times: Available by arrangement—contact Morwell Newspower directly.
Additional Notes
- Layby payment options are available; contact Morwell Newspower for details.
- Packed booklists will be held for one week after the collection day.
For any questions or further assistance, please contact your campus office or Morwell Newspower.
Uniform
Wearing the correct school uniform each day remains an important part of our school culture. It helps promote pride, a sense of belonging, and a feeling of equality across our campus. As the seasons change, students now have more flexible and comfortable uniform options available, while still representing Kurnai College with pride.
Students in Years 7–10 are required to wear the full school uniform, and those attending the University Campus must adhere to the Dress Code Policy.
We’re pleased to share several updates to our uniform range:
- New Summer Dress – A cooler option ideal for the warmer months.
- Long Sleeve Rugby Polo – A great addition for layering during unpredictable spring mornings.
- Indigenous Polo Shirt – Coming soon! A striking design that reflects and celebrates culture, identity, and community.
- New Sky Blue Sports Polo – Available Now! This will replace the current navy version.
While phasing in the new sky blue sports polo, the current navy sports polo is currently heavily discounted at Lowes while stocks last. Families are welcome to take advantage of this offer in the meantime.
These items are available for purchase through Lowes, and we encourage families to explore these options as we head into the final term of the year.
The old dress style and sports polo can continue to be worn. Please continue to ensure students wear the full, appropriate uniform each day, including correct footwear and outerwear, as outlined in our uniform policy. If you have any questions or need support with accessing uniform items, don’t hesitate to contact your student's Team Leader or the campus office.
School Procedures for the Bushfire Season
Schools on the Bushfire At-Risk Register and Schools at Risk of Grassfire (Category 4)
Fire danger ratings and warnings are used in Victoria to provide clear direction on the safest options for preserving life.
Schools and children’s services listed on the DET Bushfire At-Risk Register (BARR) and those at risk of grassfire (Category 4) will be closed when a Code Red fire danger rating day (Catastrophic) is determined in their Bureau of Meteorology district. Our school has been identified as being one of those at high bushfire or grassfire risk.
Where possible, we will provide parents with up to four days notice of a potential Code Red day closure by Compass or SMS. A Code Red day will be determined by the Emergency Management Commissioner no later than 1.00 pm the day before the potential closure. Once we are advised of the confirmation of the Code Red day (Catastrophic) we will provide you with advice before the end of the school day.
Once confirmed, the decision to close will not change, regardless of improvements in the weather forecast. This is to avoid confusion and help your family plan alternative care arrangements for your child. It is also important to note that:
No staff will be on site on days where the school is closed due to a forecast Code Red day (Catastrophic).
School camps will be cancelled if a Code Red fire danger rating day is determined for the Bureau of Meteorology district in which the camp is located.
All bus routes that travel through the Code Red area will be cancelled.
Depending on which Bureau of Meteorology district is impacted bus route cancellations may affect our school.
On these Code Red days families are encouraged to enact their Bushfire Survival Plan – on such days children should never be left at home alone or in the care of older children.
For those of us living in a bushfire prone area, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) advises that when Code Red days are forecast, the safest option is to leave the night before or early on the morning of the Code Red day .
As part of preparing our school for potential hazards such as fire, we have updated and completed our Emergency Management Plan, re-prioritised any maintenance works that may assist in preparing for the threat of fire and cleared our facility’s grounds and gutters.
What can parents do?
Make sure your family’s bushfire survival plan is up-to-date and includes alternative care arrangements in the event that our school is closed.
- Ensure we have your current contact details, including your mobile phone numbers. Keep in touch with us by reading our newsletters, by checking our website kurnai.co and by talking to your child’s teacher or any other member of the teaching staff about our emergency management plan.
- Most importantly at this time of year, if you’re planning a holiday or short stay in the bush or in a coastal area, you should check warnings in advance of travel and remain vigilant during your stay.
- If your child is old enough, talk to them about bushfires and your family’s bushfire survival plan.
- You can access more information about children’s services closures on the Department of Education and Training website – see http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/pages/closures.aspx
Multiple sources that offer information on emergencies are listed below:
- VicEmergency app – that can be downloaded on your androidand iOS mobile devices
- VicEmergency Hotline(1800 226 226)
- Website https://emergency.vic.gov.au
- Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vicemergency)
- Twitter (https://twitter.com/vicemergency)
- ABC local radio,Sky News and other emergency broadcasters