School News
Chess and Draughts Boards
Have you seen our new Chess and Draughts boards yet?
The students have been enjoying playing on our two new boards, which are situated along the main building (where the old water tanks used to be).
Thank you to the Buildings, Grounds and Sustainability Committee for organising it.
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Attending in 2025
I know we are still in Term Three, but we are starting now to plan for the 2025 school year. We are close to finalising our Prep enrolment for 2025 and another important piece of information we need when planning for a new school year is how many students we will have across the rest of the school. This information is essential when we are planning the number of classes at each level and how much money will be available for staffing, specialist programs, etc.
If you know that your child will not be at Malvern Primary School in 2025, please let Robyn James know in writing as soon as possible (email: robyn.james@education.vic.gov.au). Please do not leave it until Term 4. We realise that some families find this conversation difficult for a range of reasons, however it will be a huge assistance to us to know as soon as possible.
Hats at School
School hats are to be worn during all outside activities, by all students and staff, as from the 1st September. Hats are available from Bob Stewart (uniform provider).
School Savings 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 and access to an online system.
Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.
To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.
Last Day Term Three
Friday 20th September (this Friday) is the last day of Term Three. Students will be dismissed at 2.30pm.
Their Care will provide care from 2.30pm.
First Day Term Four
Term Four commences on Monday 7th October