Important Announcements
In this section, you will find important information and legislation, related to our school.
Access to School Grounds After Hours Access to our school grounds and buildings is restricted outside of regular school hours for all members of our community, including students. This move is essential to preventing vandalism, theft, property damage/misuse and safety concerns for the public.
By limiting access to school grounds, we are aiming to prevent unauthorised individuals from entering the premises, thus reducing the likelihood of trespassing and related incidents. Safety is a top priority and this essential measure will help to safeguard our school property from potential threats, reducing unsafe incidents.
Out of School Hours Care and clubs who use our school after hours, are an exception to this.
Dogs In Schools - Kind Reminder
Families are kindly reminded that dogs are prohibited within the school premises unless prior approval has been granted by the principal. Exceptions are made for dogs providing assistance to individuals with disabilities, including Therapy Dogs and Wellbeing Dogs.
Tethering dogs to the school boundary fence is also prohibited. Owners must accompany their dogs and remain outside the school boundaries throughout their stay. Owners bear full responsibility for their dog's conduct and are expected to promptly clean up any waste left by their pet.
Your cooperation in maintaining a safe environment for all students and families at the school is greatly appreciated.
Property Damage and Injury at School
The following information is from Department of Education directives that we need to ensure our community is aware of.
We kindly remind families that students and parents/carers are responsible for a student’s personal items and property, including if it is lost, stolen or damaged at school. Claims for the reimbursement of the cost of a personal item/property brought to school will not be paid by the school and are not covered by school insurance.
Parents/carers are also responsible for all medical expenses, including ambulance costs if they are incurred by a student at school. We encourage parents/carers to have up-to-date ambulance cover for their child/ren, where possible.
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.
Important 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. Please complete the attached Data Collection form and return to the school by Friday 13th September 2024.
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.
We thank you all for your support in regard to these Department of Education directives.
