Message from the Principal
Well done to all our sensational students on the completion of another term!
With mock exams underway for Ada students, sporting triumphs, the amazing Musical and so much more to celebrate, it is almost time for a term break.
Below are some important notes for families, particularly in relation to the 2025 School Saving Bonus for all families. While the roll-out of this initiative is underway, we will update you if there is any further information to share.
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. Please find important information below on how to ensure you have access to this Bonus.
Actions for parents and carers to be completed before 18 October, 2024:
- Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with Preston High School. You can check and update this information in Compass or contact reception on preston.hs@education.vic.gov.au to request updates.
- 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.
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 child’s $400 School Saving Bonus and access to an online system.
These two emails will come from within the Department of Education, not from Preston High School staff. We therefore recommend you check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.
How the Bonus works
The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks. This Bonus cannot be used for the annual Parent Payment Request.
The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.
If parents/carers are separated, the parent or carer listed as the primary contact on the student’s enrolment record at the school will receive the School Saving Bonus credit to their account, and the email in November 2024 with the School Saving Bonus code.
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.
No school canteen on Friday
The canteen will be closed on the last day of Term 3, with students going home at lunchtime.
No entry from David St in Term 4
Due to the installation of new relocatable classrooms in the coming term, pedestrian access via David St will not be possible. Students can still enter via Swallow and Cooma Streets.
To all our students, families and staff, have a safe and rewarding term break.
Sean Butler
Principal