Need to Know

Lockers should be locked

Students are all provided with a locker. While missing items have not been an issue at Homestead, we are always reminding students to keep lockers locked to ensure this continues.

Insurance

Any private property that is brought onto school grounds is not covered by DET insurance. Students and families must understand that when bringing mobile phones, bikes, devices etc. they must take full responsibility for these belongings.

Likewise, ambulance insurance is not covered by the DET. In case of emergency, the college may call the ambulance and the cost will be passed onto the family. HSSC, if possible, will attempt to confirm with the family first however depending on the situation, if critical, the ambulance may be called.

Permission for Events and Due Dates

Throughout the year, the college will offer a variety of opportunities for students to engage with their school and peers outside of the school gates. Permission from families is mandatory before anyone is able to attend. 

Homestead sets reasonable timeframes for this and students and families are reminded that the due date for permission and/or payment must be met. Students will miss out if the miss the due date.  

The main reason for this is due to the administration behind the scenes, it is however also an important learning for young adults, that due dates matter.