News from the Office 

Saving Bonus 

As you may be aware, every child enrolled in a Victorian government school in 2025 will receive a one-off School Saving Bonus of $400.  In the coming months, the Department of Education will send you 2 email communications for each of your children enrolled at a Victorian government school. It is critical to ensure your email address is up to date as this is how the Department of Education will send you information about accessing your child/ren's $400. To check your contact details are up to date, please:

1. Log into Compass.
2. Click on the Settings Cog in the top right corner. 
3. Click on 'Update My Details'. 
4. Make any required changes and click 'Submit'.  

The 2 emails from the Department of Education will:1. Confirm your email address between mid-October and late-November.2. Provide you with your unique $400 School Saving Bonus code by the end of November. If you do not receive a confirmation email from the department by late-November, please check your spam or junk folders and contact 52783100 if needed. You can read more about the School Saving Bonus on the Department of Education website, with key information now available in 14 different languages. https://www.vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus

2025 Book Packs 

To order your Book Pack and make any financial contributions, visit:

 https://www.wincschools.com.au/   

Access key: 6YR8U 

1. Search for Hamlyn Banks Primary school and enter the access key – 6YR8U

2. Complete the student's details and select your child's year level.

3. Proceed to checkout. 

Please note: If you have more than one child you will need to repeat the above steps. Once completed, an order confirmation will be sent to your email address. 

Deadlines and delivery information.

Free Delivery for orders placed on or before the 6th of December 2024.

$10.95 delivery fee for orders placed after the  7th of December 2024.

Reporting Student Absences

If your child is absent from school please place an absence note on Compass explaining why your child is away. If you are having difficulty accessing the app please contact the office.

Notifying the school of your child's absence either prior or on the day that they are away helps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your child.

Late Arrivals

If your child arrives late to school, they must be signed in by a parent/guardian and collect a 'Late Pass' card at the Office. They can then show their teacher that they have been signed in at the office.

Lost Property

There are a number of lost items that have found their way to the lost property.

We ask that you please clearly name each item of your child's belongings. This includes drink bottles and lunch boxes. 

The lost property is located just inside the door near the old canteen.