News from the General Office
School Saving Bonus, College Contributions, Camps /Sports / Excursions Fund, Compass, College ID & Photos
Victorian Budget Announcement for Families
You may have seen the recent announcement of the School Saving Bonus, as part of the Victorian Budget 2024/25. We are sharing this information about how families will be able to access and use this support.
This one-off support payment of $400 will be for each eligible student to help families cover the costs of school uniforms and activities in 2025. It will be available to parents and carers of every child enrolled in a Victorian government school in 2025. Cash will not be paid directly to individuals or families. Instead, families will receive a credit on their school account.
The Schools Saving Bonus payment will be in addition to, the means-tested, Camps/Sports/Excursion Fund (CSEF) and any other application-based support through State Schools Relief. There will be more information and guidance about the School Saving Bonus in Term 3, 2024, ahead of its implementation in 2025.
Please click HERE for further reading. |
2024 College Contributions
Again, a huge thank you to all families who have already fully paid or who have committed to Recurring Contributions (Payment Plan) to cover their child’s/children 2024 College Contributions. Your support of these Contributions is greatly appreciated. Contributions will sit in your Compass Parent Payment Portal and you can make a ‘one-off’ payment or smaller instalments if you choose.
The ongoing financial support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students. All contributions make a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.
Extra-Curricular Items & Activities (user-pays) includes the Sports Academy, Instrumental Music, Camps, Excursions ‘any item or activity that are above and beyond what the school provides free to deliver the Curriculum’.
For further information on the Department’s Parent Payments Policy please visit: 2024 Parent Payment Policy
The College understands that families may experience financial difficulties or hardship at times. If you have any questions regarding Recurring Contributions or other fee related enquiries, Sandra Nebl can be contacted in person at the Main Administration Office, via email at sandra.nebl@education.vic.gov.au or by telephoning 9871 4888 on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
Camps / Sports / Excursions Fund (CSEF)
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps, and sporting activities. The allowance of $250 is assessed and paid to the school on a yearly basis and is dependent on eligibility.
If your child/children received CSEF in 2023 at Heathmont College, the school will automatically apply on your behalf. If you are new to the College or are recently new to receiving a Health Care Card or similar, and haven’t already submitted your form, please contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or Click HERE. The cut-off date for 2024 applications is the end of Term 2. Please note that for students in Year 7, 2024 the $250 funding will be allocated to their Camp remaining charge.
Compass
A reminder that you can download the Compass app from Google Play or the App Store™. Chose Heathmont College from the dropdown list and enter your unique login details. Visit compass.education/guide -support to access the Compass online parent guide with step-by-step instructions on how to use Compass and the Compass app.
Compass Events
Please check your Compass Parent Portal at least twice a week for upcoming Incursion, Excursion and Sporting Events as cut-off dates for Consent and or Payments will be strictly enforced. A tight turnaround is required due to transport requirements, attendance limits, first aid packs to be organised etc. The re-opening of Events after the cut-off date is not best practice and will only be done in exceptional circumstances.
Compass Attendance
If your student is going to be late for school, please add an ‘Attendance Note’ in Compass. You can use the drop-down for the reason and add the applicable start time. Students are required to sign in at the office when arriving late to school. If your student is leaving during the day for an appointment, you can also use the above method and add the actual time away from school.
Student ID Cards and College Photos
Students in Years 7 to 12 should be bringing their 2024 Compass Cards every day. There are required for signing in and out during the day.
General Office Staff
Heathmont College