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School Photo Day Information - 4th February 2025

School Photography Day is coming soon! Please read the following important details to ensure you're prepared:

How to Order:

• Visit www.advancedlife.com.au
• Enter the online order code: X98 C8N GA7
• Payment options: Visa, MasterCard, or PayPal.

Important Information:

• Please wear your full school uniform for your photos.
• No envelope required for online orders.
• Sibling Photos: Pre-order sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. If you miss the online deadline, you can submit a sibling order envelope on the day of photography at reception. (Sibling photos only apply to children enrolled at Doncaster Secondary College.)
• Late Fees: A late fee will apply for orders placed after photo day.
• Photo Delivery: Photos will be delivered 8-10 weeks after the photo day.
• Previous Years’ Photos: Past photos, including sports and group shots, can also be ordered online.

We’re excited to capture memories for the year ahead! 

For any questions, please contact AdvancedLife at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact.

2025 School Saving Bonus for Families

We are pleased to share that the Victorian Government is making life a little easier for families with the introduction of a one-off $400 School Saving Bonus. This support is designed to help cover the cost of school uniforms, textbooks, and essential school activities such as camps, excursions, and sports.

The School Saving Bonus is in addition to existing means-tested supports like the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) and the Affordable School Uniforms Program, making it even easier for families to manage school-related costs.

All families will receive an email from the Department of Education sometime this week with details on how to access the bonus. The process will be rolled out over several days, so please keep an eye on your inbox.

The bonus will be provided to schools and families in Term 4, 2024, and we encourage you to take full advantage of this valuable support.

For more information, you can visit:

School Saving Bonus Information

And for further details on how to access the bonus, visit:

School Saving Bonus - Vic Gov 

If you have any questions, please use the links above for full details.

Uniform Shopping Made Easy with PSW

As we head towards the new school year, we know that uniform shopping can be a busy time for families. To help make the process easier and more efficient, we’re excited to share some helpful tips and resources from PSW (our uniform supplier), ensuring that your family’s uniform requirements are met with ease.

PSW has prepared a flyer (attached) outlining how to make the shopping experience more convenient for your child’s needs. We encourage families to avoid the last-minute rush in January by visiting their local PSW store before the busy ‘back to school’ period.

Here’s how you can make the process smoother:

Book a 25-minute appointment: Families can now book a personal appointment with a dedicated PSW team member, available from now until early January. This service allows you to shop without the stress of long queues. To book an appointment, simply follow the prompts in the attached flyer.

After Mid-January: Please note that from mid-January onwards, PSW will not be taking appointments, and queues are often long. This can be overwhelming for students, particularly new ones. To avoid this, we strongly recommend booking in advance.

Fit for Growth: If you’re worried about your child growing before the school year starts, don’t stress! PSW will fit for growth, and if any clothing items (with tags still on, unwashed, and unlabelled) need to be exchanged for a different size, this can easily be done prior to your child starting school.

For Current Families: If you only need a few items and know exactly what you’re after, PSW also offers a ‘Click and Collect’ service or home delivery for added convenience.

We hope these options make your back-to-school preparations a little less overwhelming. 

Be sure to take advantage of these services to ensure a smooth uniform shopping experience!