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Late or Absence
Please let the school know if your child will be away for the day by recording their absence through PAM or calling the school at 5998 9293. We will be sending an absence notification to parents when students have unexplained absences for the day. If we do not hear from you, we will get in touch with the emergency contacts in your list, then Victoria Police if unable to reach you.
We strongly encourage our parents to bring children to school early. As part of our child safe procedures, when your children arrive late, they will be asked to wait in the office to log in and they will need to be escorted to their classrooms.
Early pickup from school
If you are picking up your child early, please be aware of the recess and lunch break of the students, as we are not able to pull out your child during these times:
Recess - 11:05am - 11:35am
Lunch - 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Ensure that you contact the school by phone ahead of time to alert office staff and inform your children of the early pickup.
We strongly encourage our parents to bring children to school early. As part of our child safe procedures, when your children arrive late, they will be asked to wait in the office to log in and they will need to be escorted to their classrooms.
Attention Year 5 families looking to enrol at St. Peter's College
Attention Year 4, 5 and 6 parents looking to enrol at St. John's Regional College
- Current Year 6 – limited places remain for 2027 entry
- Current Year 5 – applications for 2028 entry close on 14 August 2026
Current Year 4 – 2029 entry opens at the end of January 2027
Any family wanting to learn more or book a tour can visit their website https://www.sjrc.vic.edu.au/
Balla Balla Open Day 2026
Join us for a vibrant Open Day as we celebrate Harmony Week and the message that Everyone Belongs at Balla Balla Community Centre.
Experience a day that showcases our community at its best and what Balla Balla does — children’s activities including a balloon artist, animal farm, craft, and face painting, along with music, cultural performances, delicious free food, market stalls, and much more to explore.
Bring your family, bring your friends — it’s set to be a wonderful celebration of diversity, connection, and community spirit at Balla Balla.
Saturday 21st March11.30am – 3.00pm FREE
If you are interested applying to perform on the day, provide an activity or a market stall, please download the Expression of Interest form and email to admin@ballaballa.com.au.
NAB AFL Auskick (4–7 years): https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/1548a3
NAB AFL Superkick (8–12 years): https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/8372c2
We’re recruiting for the 2026 Winter Season
Looking for:
• U8 Boys & Girls (Born 2019–2021)
• U10 Girls (Born 2017–2018)
• U19 Girls (Born 2009–2010)
All skill levels welcome – come join the Saints family!
saintsbasketballclub3977@gmail.com
THIS PIANO COULD BE YOURS, FROM A GENEROUS DONOR!
Is your child a keen musician with an interest in piano?
A local resident Mr Brendan Kabinoff recently lost his wife. He would like to donate her beautiful Yamaha Baby Grand Piano to support a young musician.
If your child would benefit from such a wonderful gift please email Mr Kabinoff directly on insta.satisfyingaf@gmail.com
