The Talk Around ...
Welcome back to school for 2020
We hope you have all had a well deserved break and oppertunity to spend time with friends and familiy over the school holiday period. We look forward to seeing you all again when students begin on Thursday 30th January.
This January edition of the Talk Around Traf contains important information about the daily operations of the school. Please take the time to reacquaint yourselves with bell times, attendance, uniform requirments and other policies and procedures that help our student make a positive start to the new school year. Included with this issue is Diary Dates. Please particularly note the student free days in 2020.
In this edition we also recognise and celebrate the significant achiement of our high achieving students in 2019.
Finally as you would know, the bushfires in Victoria are having devastating impacts on affected areas.
The loss and damage to property has been extensive, including the destruction of Clifton Creek Primary School in East Gippsland. We know that some of our community have been working tirelessly or facing your own personal challenges with the loss of property. If you believe that the fires have directly impacted your ability to meet the education needs of your children please do not hesitate to inform the school. Together we can make a plan to ensure the successful education of your children.
Support for students and parents
- Parentline - phone 13 22 89
- Kids Helpline - phone 1800 55 1800
- Mental health support after an emergency or natural disaster
Bushfire Education website, providing sequenced lesson plans suitable for primary and secondary schools up to Year 8 about bushfire preparation, response and recovery
Reception Hours
The office will be open to recieve payments for booklists and parent payment fees:
January 28th and 29th 2020 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Normal office hours resume from January 30th 2020 which are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Booklists
Booklists were distributed to families on the 10th December 2019. Additional copies are available from reception.
To ensure all Trafalgar Primary School students have the stationery supplies needed for 2020 we make a bulk purchase from a local supplier. When sourcing a supplier the requirements are a supplier that has the cheapest price and highest quality at the time of purchase. This bulk purchase means all students have the same supplies which ensures managing the classroom is a lot easier and less time consuming.
Ultimately we continue to ensure parents have choice about the purchase of equipment however it is important that parents and carers understand that teachers have picked specific items based on the teaching to occur. The style of equipment purchased by the school has been specifically selected by teachers to assist in learning. This is critical when teaching concepts such as correct pencil grip, handwriting, measurement etc. Too often teachers report that students that bring their own equipment have inaccurate protractors and rulers, grid books of the incorrect size and pencils inappropriate for the size of the child's hand.
Where possible we ask that parents purchase stationery through the school.
If any fees are outstanding from 2019 you will need to make arrangements with the Business Manager to clear these up prior to payment for booklist supplies 2020. If you require financial assistance please do not hesitate to contact the Business Manager.
Bushfires can make kids scared and anxious: here are 5 steps to help them cope
More than 600 schools have been closed, and some damaged, in recent days as bushfires rage across Queensland and New South Wales. Some students have been urgently evacuated while in school.
People have lost homes and animals and are experiencing significant distress. Research shows somewhere between 7% and 45% of children suffer depression after experiencing a natural disaster. Children more at risk of depression include those who were trapped during the event; experienced injury, fear, or bereavement; witnessed injury or death; and had poor social support.
The Victorian Education Department commissioned us after the 2009 Black Saturday fires to train teachers in seven fire-affected regions in methods to foster resilience in children. Teachers told us their students had experienced distressing emotions including high anxiety, fear and even panic during the event. Comments from teachers included:
Their world had changed forever; they became more fearful.
Some children were very frightened and for a long time stayed close to their parents.
Many children became scared and anxious about worldwide issues.
Their anxiety was triggered by the smell of smoke, a fire engine’s siren or a foggy day.
The teachers we interviewed also noted children’s profound sense of loss (of their homes, pets and livestock). Many students knew someone who had lost a family member or friend.
One teacher said:
The fires opened students’ eyes to what a disaster is. Not just something you see on TV.
We trained teachers using our Bounce Back program – a research-based social and emotional learning program first published in 2003. Most children are resilient and will bounce back quickly. Only a small minority may be at risk of ongoing anxiety and there are ways to minimise that risk.
How to help kids cope now
Try to stay calm and reassuring. Children take cues from the adults in their lives. If adults show fear and nervousness, children tend to mirror these emotions.
Try to focus on the small positives such as “we are all safe”. You can list the things that haven’t changed, such as your children’s friends. Reassure them other people such as family, friends, teachers and their community will help and that life will return to normal.
Everyone feels sad, anxious or upset when a bushfire burns near their home. By helping your child name their feeling, you are helping them feel more in control. Here are five steps to encourage your children to do this:
- take notice when your child is feeling sad, frightened, angry or upset
- encourage your child to talk about what’s troubling them, and listen and show you understand how they are feeling
- name the emotion in words your child can understand – are they “worried”, “scared”, “a bit frightened” or “sad”?
- help your child understand it’s normal to feel that strong emotion and help them to sit with their feelings
- finish with a hopeful or optimistic statement they can do something to help make things feel better. This may include something physical (such as going for a walk or throwing a basketball through a hoop), something that creates positive feelings (like playing with a pet or friend, or drawing), or doing something kind or helpful for someone else.
Bushfire Recovery for Children
To support the victims of the devastating bushfires we have recently had in both our state and across the country, Trafalgar Primary School is very happy to be linked to Bushfire Recovery for Children – A Healing and Heartfelt Book Drive which aims to provide books to the children of the affected areas as well as to schools, childcare facilities and other centres that have lost all they had.
What we ask is that you donate a book (in good condition) from your children, with a little message in the book, their name, age and where they are from (as per the picture below) and drop to Ryan Morello (School Counsellor) at the school. All of these books will be taken to the affected areas and delivered. We are so very proud and happy to be joining forces with this initiative.
2019 Principal Awards
The Principal Academic Awards regognise the top 10 students with the highest academic results in each year level, across all areas studied in 2019. Congratulations to the following students on recieving this award in 2019:
FOUNDATION Lachlan Perry, James Bryant, Lachlan Heard, Aurora Coffey, Penelope Brownbill, Oliver Hill, Macy Hearne, Mason-James Moore, Kai Williams, Audrey Cheatley, Zahlee Gunn, Elisha Ijiyera
YEAR 1 Hannah Kolody, Olivia Schrader, Abel Lynch-Berends, Holly Dove, Sefton Brain, Poppy Brown, Sophie Cornelissen, Kade Makins, Hamish Baker, Zahli Byrne, Taylah Christie, Skyla Embleton
YEAR 2 Jason Pilch, Tyson Morgan, Reid Barnes, Naite Aplin-Perry, Charli Ashworth, Phoebe Absolom, Aleera De Vries, Riley Taylor-Bowman, Quinn Asmussen, Oliver Jones, Mitchell Landmeter, Abigail Vandersteen, Bryn Stoiljkovic, Oscar Hoiles
YEAR 3 Harper Wurlod, Charlie Hennessy, Ella Roche, Abigail Fraser, Madison Schrader, William Harrison, Sian Radic, Jaarvis Hotchkin, Isabelle Heard, Jacob Van Baalen
YEAR 4 Baxter Hankinson, Elijah Smith, Mayuri Guhadas, Rachael Dunn, Jake Franke, Wesley Scott, Jack Hawkes, Jett Marslen, Matilda Cane, Kim Garo, Katie Zelenewicz
YEAR 5 Zak Larkin, Marli Edwards, Chloe Fallon, Matthew Sexton, Shanyn Marx, Alyssa Perks, Thomas Nelson, Mackenzie Rankin, Thomas Farbus, Alicia Lake
YEAR 6 Caleb Wilson, Campbell Youd, Ella Franke, Oliver Mcqualter, Lana Anderson, Charlie Vardon-Phillips, Aaron Aloyts, Tyler Mcdermott, James Pace, Chloe Elkington
The Principal GPA Perfect 4 Awards recognise students that acheived a perfect score of 4 on seven or more occasions in 2019. These students consistently demonstrate the schools values: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be a Learner. Congratulations to:
FOUNDATION Lennox Jennings, James Bryant, Imogen Radic, Amelie Brown, Ariki Smith, Cooper Smith
YEAR 1 Zahli Byrne, Holly Dove, Olivia Schrader, Sophie Cornelissen, Hannah Kolody
YEAR 2 Zara Houchen
YEAR 3 Madison Schrader, Charlie Hennessy, Asha Larkin, Bianca Gallo
YEAR 4 Matilda Cane, Xienna Chappell, Monique Attard, Baxter Hankinson, Lexie Giles, Caitlin Seddon, Mayuri Guhadas, Jake Franke, Sharni Walsh, Jett Marslen, Kim Garo
YEAR 5 Zak Larkin, Shanyn Marx
YEAR 6 Napatsorn Sengsae, Emily Nelson, Tessa Farrell, Bella Di Sisto, Matilda King, Charlotte O'Donnell, Olivia Baillie, Chloe Elkington, Victoria Pilch, Ella Franke, Zoe Robinson
2019 Grade 6 Award Winners
On Monday 16th December we farewelled our 2019 Grade 6's at a ceremony held in the Trafalgar High School Gym. We congratulated these students on being our schools' highest achievers ever, in reading, spelling, numeracy, grammar and punctuation. Outside of the classroom many of these students were recognised for a number of amazing sporting, musical and other significant achievements.
We congratulate our 2019 Grade 6's on their effort and hope their success at Trafalgar Primary School is a sign of things to come. All the best for the future.
Literacy Award (sponsored by Bendigo Bank)
- James Pace
- Lana Anderson
- David Brand
Numeracy (sponsored by Bendigo Bank)
- Caleb Wilson
- Ella Franke
- Campbell Youd
Academic Achievement Award (sponsored by Lions Club Trafalgar)
- Napatsorn Sengsae
- Alisha Dunbar
- Brianna Cook
PBS School Values Award (sponsored by Rotary Club Trafalgar)
- Dakota Alexander
- Brock Gill
- Tessa Farrell
- Zoe Robinson
- Victoria Pilch
Wellbeing Award (sponsored by Strzelecki Realty)
- Hannah Thompson
- Gus Carlson
Citizenship Award (sponsored by Matthew Franke Building Design & Drafting and Studio 534)
- Toby McCabe
- Olivia Baillie
- Aaron Aloyts
Science Award (sponsored by Trafalgar Medical Centre)
- Juddson Ryan
Physical Education Specialist Award (sponsored by Trafalgar Golf Club)
- Thomas Matthews
Indonesian Specialist Award (sponsored by True Value Hardware Trafalgar & Trafalgar PS)
- Rohan O’Donnell
ARTS specialist Award (sponsored by True Value Hardware Trafalgar & Trafalgar PS)
- Malakye Chappell
Music Specialist Award (sponsored by Cranbourne Music & Trafalgar PS)
- Bella Di Sisto
Outstanding Effort Award (sponsored by Alto Motors, Street 2 Surf, Trafalgar Dental Care, CGC Brock)
- Jade Taylor
- Chloe Elkington
- Charlotte O’Donnell
- Riley Clissold
Sustainability Award (sponsored by John Kerr Real Estate)
- Lily Brand
Primary Excellence Award (sponsored by Trafalgar Primary School)
Ella Franke
Student Leaders 2020
Effective schools build a culture where teachers and students work together, and where student voice, agency and leadership are understood as inter-related factors that contribute to the notion of empowerment and sense of school pride.
At Trafalgar Primary School we value and nurture student voice, agency and leadership. This goes beyond giving students the opportunity to communicate ideas and opinions; we empower students to influence change in our school and community.
We aim to provides opportunties for students to collaborate and make decisions with adults about what and how they learn, and how their learning is assessed.
Congratulations to our 2020 student leaders:
2020 School Captains Brodie Gauci, Marli Edwards, Sofia Davis, Shanyn Marx
House Captains Matilda Jones, Ellie Bernau (Balfour) Matilda Jennings, Margaryta Davis (Davey)
Zak Larkin, Lily Grima (McGregor) Tahlia Hammond, Blake McDermott (Uralla)
Arts Captains Alyssa Perks, Lara O’Donnell, Mackenzie Rankin
Environmental Team Charlotte Grave, Thomas Farbus, Aisling Mckay, Matilda Smith, Sevannah Gates, Ethan Hornby
For further information about our approach to empowering student voice, agency and leadership follow this link to the DET Publication 'Amplify'
2020 Bell Times
8:50 am - Classrooms open (Music plays)
9:00 am - Learning Starts
11:00 am - Recess
1:30 pm until 2:25 pm - Lunch
3.25 pm - finish
Student Pick Up and Drop Off
All students will be expected to be at school by 8.50am when the music sounds before the bell.
The last class will finish at 3.25pm. Please play your part in maintaining a safe environment by complying with parking regulations, speed limits and other traffic controls.
Before and After School
We are pleased to announce that Trafalgar Primary School has been approved to provide and opperate a before and after school care program. We anticipate this service will be up and running very shortly once our building has been inspected by the appropriate authorities. Once the facilities have been approved the school will be able to notify the community of the number of available places.
In the interim it is important that parents and carers understand that with the exception of bus travellers, staff supervision is not possible before 8.45am and that students are expected to leave promptly at the end of the day. Parents are responsible for ensuring supervision at other times.
Chromebooks
Students in Years 3 to 5 are expected to bring their chromebook to school every day. It is also expected that students will recharge their Chromebook overnight, ready for a full day’s use at school. We ask all parents to ensure Chromebooks are used responsibly at home.
Parents and Guardians are also reminded that private property brought to school by students is not insured by the school or covered by school insurance, and that it is not the responsibility of the Department if that property is lost, stolen or damaged. Therefore the school asks staff and students to take home personal property each night. Further information on DET policy can be found here.
To enable your child to sign-on and access these online services as part of our schools teaching and learning program, Google require access to your child’s Department of Education and Training username, first and last name, year level and school.
You may request that our school not provide this information to Google, and opt-out your child from using Google Apps. As a result, your child will not have access to the online services and alternate
arrangements for allocating work will be made. Link to opt-out form.
Providing a safe online environment
Use of online services will be subject to classroom supervision during school hours. Students should report unacceptable behaviour, and a nominated member of staff will address the issue during school hours.
To further assist your child in having safe and positive experiences online, you can refer to parent information on the Australian Government’s Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner website: https://esafety.gov.au/
In addition, staff at our school have been advised that the use of Google Apps for Education is strictly for teaching and learning material only (e.g. lesson plans and classwork) and staff do not upload your child’s personal, sensitive, health; or security classified information into Google Apps for Education.
Student responsibilities when using online services
When using Google Apps for Education, students continue to be responsible for their behaviour as
outlined in our school’s Students Acceptable Use Agreement. The main themes of this agreement are:
communicate respectfully; protect personal information; and look after yourself and others.
Trafalgar Kindergarten
The Kindergarten buiding is almost compete with handover expected to occur on the Australia Day weekend. The kindergarten building is owned by the school and will be operated by contractors on behalf of Baw Baw Shire. The school understands that at this stage the Department of Education and Baw Baw Shire are still in negotiation regarding the lease agreement.
For information about Kinder commencment dates and times please contact Baw Baw Shire or the Trafalgar Kindergarten.
Have your contact details changed?
Please ensure we have up to date phone/address/ email details to ensure you are receiving important
information and can be contacted. We are trying as much as possible to reduce the amount printing/paper usage and providing families more detail electronically.
If there is a change in your family circumstances, please contact Reception promptly to enable details to be amended accordingly. Thank you!
Medications
Please note that if your child is required to take any medication during school hours, a Medication
Request Form must be filled out, signed and brought to Reception together with the medication. The medication must be in its original packaging clearly stating the child’s name and dosage required. Also please note that Trafalgar Primary School requires up to date Allergy/Asthma/Anaphylaxis Plans. These plans need to be updated yearly.
Allergies - Anaphylaxis
Students who are enrolled at our school may have allergies to bees or peanut products. These allergies can cause anaphylaxis. While the school has an emergency management plan developed, it is important to have preventative procedures in place to minimise any likelihood of an incident. As you know, all students need to have a safe environment at school, and therefore I would like to ask the assistance of all parents to establish a safe environment particularly for their student. Parents please notify Reception if your child suffers from anaphylaxis. This will make a major difference in our preventative program and care of the student. If any parents have questions or queries concerning this request, please contact the School on 5633 1566.
Communication
Welcome to the first edition of the Talk Around Traf for 2020. The school newsletter is published each fortnight. The newsletter is in two editions; “The Talk Around…”, and “Message from the Principals.” Each edition includes a copy of the latest “Diary Dates" to keep students and parents informed of all events taking place within the School. Alternatively, hard copies can be collected from the office.
FlexiBuzz
Our school uses FlexiBuzz as the public messaging platform for our school to broadcast information to parents and the community, on time, anywhere in the world. This is a public subscription service open to all in the community.
Compass Parent Portal
Our online communication service for families called ‘Compass’. This is the primary means of communication between the school and home. Parents are able to login to Compass via the link https://trafps-vic.compass.education
You can access Compass on any web enabled device: laptop, iPhone, iPad, tablet or android phone.
Each family has a unique login for Compass and can be used straight away.
Compass provides the school community with a range of functions which streamline the school’s communication processes and provides enhanced access to information for parents. Parents should access Compass on a regular basis for news and information.
1. Email address and mobile phone number – are able to be updated through the portal. The details listed will be used to send emails and SMS alerts.
2. News Feed – the school will post news to parents to remind you about events and activities at the school. Your news feed will be customised, showing only the information relevant to you and your children.
3. Attendance – view your child’s attendance online, approve absences, and indicate future absences.
4. Reports – view your child’s report as an electronic PDF file.
5. Newsletters – Diary Dates, The Talk Around… and Message from the Principals is published on Compass.
6. Teachers email link – email your child’s teachers directly.
7. Excursions – approve your child’s participation in excursions and other special events.
8. Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews – appointments are made online for these interviews in Term 2 and Term 4.
9. Consent and Payments – you can consent and pay for excursions, also pay for school fees.
It's not Okay To Be Away
Attendance Information For Parents/ Carers Frequently Asked Questions About Attendance:
What is my responsibility as a parent/caregiver?
Make sure your child attends school on ALL school days and is on time every day
Make sure you:
• provide the school with an explanation if your child is away
• contact the school if your child does not want to go to school
• arrange doctor and dentist appointments out of school hours
• arrange personal shopping trips with your son/ daughter or birthday celebrations out of school hours
• do not allow your child to stay at home for minor reasons
Attendance - It’s not okay to be away
Daily student attendance is essential for your child to reach their potential at school in 2020. Non attendance at school makes it difficult for students to complete work requirements and consequently to pass subjects. If your son or daughter is going to be absent for any reason please telephone
Reception on 5633 1566 and tell us:
• the name of the student
• length of the absence
• reason for the absence
Late Arrival/Early Departure
In some exceptional circumstances, such as medical or dental appointments, students arrive late to school, or need to leave early. Students arriving late are expected to bring an appropriate note of explanation. This must be presented at the office where they formally ‘sign in’. Students who need to leave early are required to present an explanatory note to their teacher and then ‘sign out’ at Reception.
SunSmart Policy
Trafalgar Primary School’s SunSmart policy is in place to:
Ensure all students and staff are protected from over-exposure to UV radiation;
• ensure the outdoor environment provides shade for students and staff;
• ensure students are encouraged and supported to develop independent sun protection skills to help them be responsible for their own sun protection;
• support duty of care requirements; and
• support appropriate OHS strategies to minimise UV risk and associated harms for staff and visitors.
Background
Too much of the sun’s UV can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage and skin cancer. UV damage accumulated during childhood and adolescence is strongly associated with an increased risk of skin cancer in later life.
The sun protection times are a forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology for the time of day UV levels are forecast to reach 3 or higher. At these levels, sun protection is recommended for all skin types. In Victoria, UV levels regularly reach 3 or higher from mid-August to the end of April.
1. Seek shade
• The availability of shade is considered when planning all other outdoor activities.
• Students are encouraged to use available areas of shade when outside. Students who do not have appropriate hats or outdoor clothing are asked to play in the shade or a suitable area protected from the sun.
2. Slip on sun protective clothing
• Cool, loose-fitting, sun protective clothing made of densely woven fabric is included in our school uniform / dress code and sports uniform. It includes shirts with collars and elbow-length sleeves, longer dresses and shorts and rash vests or t-shirts for outdoor swimming.
3. Slap on a hat
• All students are required to wear hats that protect their face, neck and ears (broad-brimmed), whenever they are outside. Peak caps and visors are not considered a suitable alternative.
4. Slop on sunscreen
• Students must wear SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen. This is included on the school’s booklist each year or can be provided by parents.
Uniform Policy
School Uniform is a proud and distinctive part of the Trafalgar Primary School identity. It is a practical dress code which has Parents and Friends Association support and has been made compulsory by School Council.
The following list will be of assistance to you when purchasing items for school wear. Our school colours are red, white and black. The official supplier of the uniform is Sport2Street, 16 Contingent Street, Trafalgar. There is no obligation for parents to purchase uniforms from Sport2Street however, they are the only supplier authorized to print garments with the school logo. Iron-on name labels are available for purchase also.
Uniform
Red hat with school logo. Must be wide brimmed 7cm (or more). To be worn in Terms One and Four and on days of high UV.
Polo shirt with logo, red
Skivvy red or white
Red windcheater or handknitted jumper with logo
Black shorts plain black with no trim, stripes or pictures
Black pants plain black with no trim, stripes or pictures
Dress red and white check (white collar and cuffs)
Skirt black winter - knee length
Socks red, white or black to compliment the uniform
Black shoes - plain black school shoes (lace up, pull on, buckles, velcro or T-bar)
Sports Uniform
Sports shirt (supplied by school when representing Trafalgar Primary School)
Black shorts - as above
Red netball skirt
Sports brief - red or black
School socks - as above
Shoes - plain black school shoes or appropriate sports footwear
Optional Items Available from Sport2Street
Spray jacket red, Raincoat red and fully waterproof, School bags with logo
Year six jacket, school logo (iron-on logo) available at Sport2Street (for
year six students only). Beanie plain black, Polar fleece bucket hat red.
Link to Dress Code Legislation Policy
Link to Dress Code Exemptions Policy
Link to Developing and Reviewing Dress Code Policy
Meet the Teacher Evening
Don't forget we have Our Meet The Teachers Evening happening on Tuesday 11th February 4:00pm until 6:00 pm.
This is an opportunity for parents to visit classrooms, find out about programs and routines, ask questions and get to know the teacher. It is also an opportunity to share information about your child with the teacher.
When parents and teachers work together the educational outcomes are always better for children. Benefits of a strong parent teacher partnership also include maintaining the wellbeing of children, parents feeling more confident in the teaching and learning process and teachers feeling supported by parents. As it is very early in the school year teachers will not be able to talk about children's progress at this time.
If you have confidential information to share with the teacher be aware that there will be other parents and children in the room and it may be better to organise a separate time to meet with the class teacher.
Reminder about deposits for the 2020 Indonesian Trip
In order to proceed with the next stage of planning we require a deposit of $500 from each participating person to be paid by the 30th January 2020. Once deposits have been received the school will book flights and accommodation, the itinerary will be confirmed and a final cost determined. At this stage the approximate cost of $2500 - $3000 as presented at the information night, has not changed.
Final payment will be due mid-June 2020 and we will require a scanned copy of passports by early May 2020.
No School on Wednesday's for Foundation Students
Parents and Carers are reminded that for the first five Wednesdays of Term 1 Foundation students are not required to be at school. Although we use this time to make an appointment with each child for 1 hour. This time is used by teachers to assess the children to help gain a better understanding of their knowledge around Literacy and Mathematics. The assessment that we use is called the English Online Interview and the Maths Online Interview. Parents are not required to stay for this hour.
Please come in or contact the office to make an appointment time.
Grade 2 Sleepover
Our school camp programs begins in Grade 2 with a sleepover at school during December. For many of our students the sleepover is their first experience staying somewhere overnight without their parents or carers. The sleepover is an important first step in developing the independence and resilience required to participate in future school camps.
Students enjoyed the freedom of having the whole school playground to themselves. They played games on the oval, hide-and-seek with teachers in the building, went on a night walk, had a BBQ dinner and and enjoyed watching a movie together. One of our 2019 Grade 2 students celebrated their birthday with us at the sleepover. We all enjoyed sharing with them some birthday cake for supper!
CCTV
Over the vacation period the school installed CCTV cameras. Schools have an obligation to ensure the school environment is safe and secure and fulfil a duty of care to students, staff and visitors. The CCTV system exists to assist our school to fulfil these obligations and to prevent and manage other inappropriate behaviour on school grounds.
CCTV provides enhanced capability to protect our school’s assets against vandalism and theft. CCTV strengthens our school’s security by providing an appropriate level of surveillance on school grounds and assists our school to take all reasonable steps to prevent reasonably foreseeable harm on school premises (duty of care). The presence of CCTV cameras deters misconduct and inappropriate behaviour and reassures students, staff and visitors that they are protected when on school grounds. The schools CCTV policy describes how our CCTV system does this, consistent with Victorian privacy law.
Parents and Friends Association
Parents and Friends meet once a month and you do not need to be a member to attend. If you would like more information or would like to provide correspondence for our next meeting please contact our Secretary at pandfsecretary3824@gmail.com. Thank you again for supporting our Parents and Friends events.