School on time and pick ups

A reminder for all families that we expect students to be at school by 8.45am each day for a smooth start to the day. Staff are on duty from 8.45am not before. If you require your child/ren to be at school earlier than 8:45am, then you need to access the Before and After School program run by Schools Out. Please contact Schools Out directly to make any enquiries or bookings. We would appreciate you having a morning check in with your child/ren before they leave for school or are dropped off to ensure that they have a clear understanding of who will be collecting them at the end of the day, if they are catching the bus or if they are to walk home etc. This reduces the amount of phone calls we are receiving during the last hour of the day and less interruptions to classes but most importantly provides your child/ren with a plan and reduces any anxiety around not knowing what to do when the bell goes at the end of the day.

School Saving Bonus

In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.

The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.

The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.

Actions for parents and carers

Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:

Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.

We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:

in October, to verify your email address
in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus.

Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.

To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, download the School Saving Bonus Information sheet for government school parents and carers

or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.

2025 Enrolments

Planning is underway for 2025. It would be helpful if families could let the school know of any plans they may have with regards to students not returning to Lancefield PS in 2025 (students in year levels other than 6) eg. Moving from the area, going to Braemar in year 5 etc. Please advise the school by sending an email to the school email: lancefield.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Lunch Order Wallets - Bakery Lunch Orders

Re-usable lunch order wallets are available from Stickybeaks Reusable Lunch Order Bags | Stickybeaks. Wallets are $12.50 each, insulated wallets $14.50 and can be ordered by families direct from the supplier.

The wallets reduce the amount of waste from lunch orders as they eliminate the need for single use paper bags, envelopes and zip lock bags.

Made from non-woven polypropylene (like green shopping bags) they are durable and easy to clean, simply remove the base and wipe clean with a damp cloth. The hygienic zippered pocket is to separate money from contact with food and clearly displays the child’s order and a transparent pocket displays name & class. When not in use, the lunch wallet folds down into a convenient wallet and fastened closed with a velcro strap. They come in eight binding colours to choose from.

Don’t forget to grab your FREE Name & Order Tags from the Stickybeaks website www.stickybeaks.com.au when ordering.

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