IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Mabo Theme Day

On Monday 27th May, there will be a whole school theme day, run by the Mabo house leaders to raise awareness for the need for continued support of Australia’s Indigenous communities. This date was selected as it falls between National Sorry Day (Sunday 26th May) and Mabo Day (Monday 3rd June).

On this day, students will not be required to wear school uniform, however are encouraged to engage with the theme and dress in the colours of the Aboriginal flag which are red, black and yellow. We encourage you to engage in this theme as well.

There will be activities running throughout the week, including a Staff vs Student game of Kabi Kabi Burainjin.

Music Winter Concert

Message from the Canteen

Dear BSC Families,

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Our full menu breakdown can be found on Flexi schools where you can also place a lunch order for your child by linking the compass c, instructions for this is below.

https://www.flexischools.com.au/  

Camps, Sports, Excursion funding (CSEF) 

Dear parents and carers,

Camps, Sports, Excursion funding (CSEF) is government funding available for parents who hold a Centrelink Pension; Centrelink HealthCare, DVA or **Foster Parents may be eligible for $250. These funds can only be used for camps, sporting events or other school excursions.

To apply for the funding, please complete the CSEF form (attached) and return it to the college general office. 

A copy of your Centrelink or DVA card is required also before we can submit your application. 

Applications close 15th June 2024. 

Any funds remaining at the end of the year can be used the following year.

**Foster Parents must provide a copy of the temporary care order letter from the Victoria Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFA).

Medical Authority Forms

The DET compliant College Medication Authority Form can be found on Compass under School documents – College information - First Aid. This form must be filled in, signed and returned with any medication that Parents wish First Aid to provide to their student (child), including Panadol (Paracetamol).

The College is no longer authorised to provides Paracetamol and this must be provided by parents for their student individually along with the Medical Authority Form.

firstaid@brightonsc.vic.edu.au

Compass Cards

• Credit on cards loaded from Compass are for the canteen ONLY.  Compass cards cannot be used at the General Office or the Uniform Shop.
• Canteen: we discourage the carrying of cash or EFTPOS cards at BSC. Please see flyer below for info on parent loading of credit and for on-site student Kiosk info.
• Each student has pre-loaded printing credit at the beginning of each year ($25 for local, $50 for international students). Extra printing credit vouchers can be purchased at the General Office using cash or card - $5 denominations available.
• Compass Cards can be used on PTV public transport as ID and students no longer need to submit a form to get a PTV ID.