College Notices

Annual Privacy reminder for our school community 

Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ privacy policy and the Schools’ privacy collection notice.

Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students policy describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn. 

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use [Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education] safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using [Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education], please contact the school.

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ privacy policy: information for parents. This information is also available in eleven community languages:

• Amharic
• Arabic
• Chinese
• Dari
• Gujarati
• Mandarin
• Somali
• Sudanese
• Turkish
• Urdu
• Vietnamese

Important communication to parents re new requirements for school councils 

Important update for 2026 School Council nominations:

From 2026, parents, carers and community members will need a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) before they can nominate for school council. If you’re thinking about putting your hand up, now is the time to apply — processing can take 3–12 weeks.

Volunteer WWCCs are free and can be completed online via Service Victoria.

More details can be found on the VSL website at: https://web.vsl.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Community-advice-re-Changes-to-Ministerial-order-for-school-councils.pdf

Important Uniform information for 2026

Please note that Year 7 students in 2026 are required to purchase both the new sublimated dark blue sports polo (not the light blue shirt) and the soft-shell jacket (not the spray jacket). Both the spray jacket and light blue polo sports shirt are being phased out and are not available for sale to 2026 Year 7 and 8 students through the second-hand uniform shop. Both items will also be removed from the second-hand uniform shop at the end of Term 2 and will not be collected for sale in 2026. 

Please also note that in 2026, due to Victorian Government changes, the Koonung logo is not required on either Sports uniform shorts or tracksuit pants. As per the Koonung logo guide, shorts must only be Navy in colour in stretch micro fibre (no other colours) and track suit pants must be cotton, Navy in colour only and preferably with a zipped pocket. 

SPORTS UNIFORM: worn for PE, Sport Education and Sports Competitions

Sports polo: A new PE polo top was introduced in 2025 and this item is compulsory for all Year 7 and 8 students. Years 9-10 may continue to wear the existing polo top for a 3 year transition period (until the end of 2027)

Soft shell Jacket: Koonung soft shell jacket with Koonung logo (for PE/ Sport Ed classes, and all excursions where academic uniform is not worn*).  The new soft shell jacket will replace the spray jacket. Years 9-10 will have the option of wearing the spray jacket during a transition period of 3 years (until the end of 2027)

*Students may wear the soft-shell jackets in Terms 2 and 3 with their academic uniform

Second hand uniform shop:

Opening hours: Friday from 2pm-3:15pm.

Thank you for your ongoing support in maintaining our school’s high standards.

Financial Assistance for families

Saver Plus is a free program that supportseligible families to save for education expenses and provides matched savings of up to $500, with funds able to be used for items such as uniforms, books, laptops, iPads, and excursions. 

Saver Plus is a program developed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street and The Smith Family. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

Families seeking further information can email directly to:

enquiriessp@berrystreet.org.au, visit saverplus.org.au or contact 1300 610 355.

Stace Kerr 

Business Manager