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Student Pick-Up Procedure

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, we kindly ask that children are no longer collected from outside the school gates or meet parents/carers at the car during school hours. If you need to pick your child up early, please come into the school office, where our staff will assist you in signing them out. This process helps us keep accurate records of students on-site and ensures every child leaves safely in the care of an authorised adult. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for our school community.

 

Compass Push/SMS Notifications - Sick Bay & Personal Hygiene

To help keep parents and carers informed and aware, we have recently introduced automatic Compass push/SMS notifications. These notifications are designed to keep you updated if your child attends the sick bay or has required a change of clothes during the school day.

  • Sick Bay: The notification will outline the time of attendance and reason your child has attended the sick bay. If any further follow-up is required, a staff member will also call you directly.
  • Personal Hygiene: If your child needs a change of clothes due to a personal hygiene incident, you will receive a notification. If more assistance is needed, we will contact you by phone.

This system is in place to ensure families are kept up to date in a timely way and made aware of your child’s wellbeing during the school day.

 

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Centrepay

Hamlyn Banks Primary School is registered for Centrepay through Centrelink. This is a service available to families to arrange deductions from their Centrelink payments to be allocated directly to the school for school contributions and charges.

 

What is Centrepay?

Centrepay is voluntary. Customers who choose to use Centrepay benefit from its convenience and security knowing that their school contributions and charges are under control. Instead of having to order your own book packs and make contributions your charges are paid in manageable amounts from your payments, making it easier for you to budget.

 

Why use Centrepay?

Centrepay is voluntary. Customers who choose to use Centrepay benefit from its convenience and security knowing that their school contributions and charges are under control. Instead of having a large bill at the start of the school year, your fees and charges are paid in manageable amounts from your payments, making it easier for you to budget.

Is there a minimum payment amount?

Yes, the minimum payment amount for Centrepay deductions is $20 per fortnight.

 

What information do I need to provide when applying for Centrepay?

You’ll need all of the following details:

  • Your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN)
  • The bill details, such as the account or billing number
  • The name of the business you’re paying
  • The business address and phone number if you have them
  • The business’s CRN.
  • The date of commencement
  • The amount to be deducted

 

How do I apply for Centrepay?

You can apply in one of the following ways:

  • By filling in the school Authority form available from the school office.

  • Online using your Centrelink online account through myGov or using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app on your mobile device.

     

There are lots of families at Hamlyn Banks who use Centrepay. Here is what some had to say about Centrepay:

 

“Using Centrepay is great. The money automatically goes to the school. I don’t have to try and find the money at the end of the year to buy book packs. The school orders for me. Makes life 10 x easier”.   JP

 

“I love Centrepay. It’s basically set and forget! It saves an enormous amount of stress. The school orders the book packs on my behalf. When camp came up there was money there to pay for camp as well. It’s just the best”.  GL

 

 

Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) applications have closedfor 2025.

Applications for 2026 will be accepted from Term 1, 2026.

 

Upcoming Events on Compass

Over the past few weeks', the majority of the Term 3 & 4 excursions/incursions have been released on Compass Events: 

  • Grade Prep Pevan & Sarah Concert on Monday 13th October (Term 4)
  • Grade 5/6 Fort Queenscliff Museum Tour on Monday 13th October (Term 4)
  • HBPS Rock Band Performance at The Royal Geelong Show on Thursday 16th October (Term 4)
  • El Camino Incursion on Tuesday 21st October (Term 4)
  • Grade 3/4 Cave Hill Creek Camp on Monday 3rd November to Tuesday 4th November (Term 4)
  • Gr 6 Adventure Park Excursion Wednesday 17th December (Term 4)

 

 

Year 3/4 Camp to Cave Hill Creek – Important Information

We are excited to share details about the upcoming Year 3/4 overnight camp to Cave Hill Creek! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to build independence, develop friendships, and participate in fun, outdoor learning experiences.

 

Camp Dates: 

The camp will take place during Term 4 – Monday 3rd to Tuesday 4th November, and it will be a one-night, two-day camp.

 

Camp Cost: 

The cost of the camp is $200 per student.

 

Payment Options: 

Families are welcome to pay the full amount or choose a payment plan. If you wish to pay via a payment plan, this can be organised through Compass. Payment instalments are on the following dates:

  • 10th July 2025
  • 10th August 2025
  • 10th September 2025
  • 10th October 2025

 

CSEF (Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund)

If your family is eligible for CSEF, the camp cost has already been adjusted to reflect the credit available on your account.

 

School Saving Bonus (SSB)

Families can also use their School Saving Bonus (SSB) towards the camp cost. The school office will update your camp balance accordingly.

 

We encourage all families to take advantage of these options to ensure every student has the opportunity to attend this memorable experience.

 

If you have any questions or need help with payments or SSB, please contact the school office.

 

Digital Technology Acceptable Use Agreements

At Hamlyn Banks Primary School we are committed to building a culture of respect, responsibility and safety. We show this in the way we use technology and interact online. We teach our students about responsible digital behaviours, including how to recognise and respond to online dangers and threats. We support students to develop the digital skills they need to make a positive impact in the world. We are intentional and discerning about our integration of digital tools into the curriculum, ensuring that the use of digital tools is limited to ensure ample offline learning opportunities.

 

We still have a number of students who have not yet handed in their agreement. 

If you have misplaced the agreement that came home with your child, please come by the office where you can get a new copy.