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Karoo Primary School
Compass Events
Compass is the main communication tool between home and school, with notifications from classrooms, whole school messages, event information (excursions/incursions), reminders, parent/teacher interview bookings, newsletter etc. We strongly encourage all parents to regularly check in to avoid missing deadlines and important information. We will endeavour to list any events requiring parent attention in each newsletter.
Events currently requiring parent consent/payment:
- Year 5 Camp balance - due 13/3/26
- Year 1 Headphones - due 13/03/26
CSEF (Camps Sports & Excursion Fund)
The CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to eligible families to assist with expenses relating to camps, sport and/or excursions (the CSEF amount for 2026 is $400 per student).
If you received the CSEF in 2025, you DO NOT need to complete an application form for 2026, unless there has been a change in your family circumstances such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing. The school will automatically apply on your behalf.
If you are applying for the CSEF for the very first time
An application form is attached below or you can collect one from the school office. You will also need to provide the office a copy of your Concession Card for the school to submit on your behalf.
ELIGIBILITY
- To be eligible for the fund, a parent/legal guardian of a student must be a holder of a valid means-tested concession card, such as a Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) which includes Low Income (LI) cards, Pensioner Concession Card (PCC), Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card, Veteran Affairs Gold Card or be a temporary foster parent. There is also a special consideration category for asylum seeker and refugee families.
- You must provide a copy of your valid card with your completed application form (first time applications only).
- Cards must be valid on either 28th January 2026 or second eligibility date of 20th April 2026.
Applications will be accepted up until 26th June 2026, with payments commencing from March onwards.
For more information please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund or see Anna in the school office.