Principal's Report

Visits to other school

This week, Jennie Gao, eight pre-service teachers from RMIT and I visited Wallan Primary School, Puckapunyal Primary School, Kilmore Primary School, and Beveridge Primary School. The pre-service teachers from RMIT are currently completing a placement at Seymour College. This is part of an initiative and partnership arrangement we have with the university to address the teacher shortage in regional areas. It was a great opportunity to visit the classrooms and speak to the leaders of the schools.

Government Schools Saving Bonus

Families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive a one-off $400 School Saving Bonus. This support will help cover the cost of school uniforms, textbooks, and school activities like camps, excursions and sports.

There is no application required for eligible government school parents to receive the School Saving Bonus, however there are a few required actions for parents and carers.

Actions for parents and carers

To receive the School Saving Bonus, parents and carers of children who are attending a Victorian government school in 2025 are required to do the following by Friday 18 October 2024:

• Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025, please complete your enrolment now. enrolment. 
• Check your contact information: Ensure your phone number and email address is up to date with your school. You can check this information by contacting your school directly.The School Saving Bonus will be emailed directly to parents and carers in November 2024. Please check your junk folder if you cannot locate the email. If you do not receive information by 25 November 2024, please contact your school for support.

Warm Regards

Debbie Oliver

Principal