We are now accepting applications for

Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) 2023

Eligible families will receive $225 per student, paid into their family account at Ballarat High School commencing from March 2023. These funds can then be allocated to school charges, according to the policy and parent preferences.

Parents/students holding a means-tested concession card valid on Monday 30th January 2023 or Monday 24th April 2023 may be eligible. Foster parents, Veterans Affairs Gold Card holders and students with a Youth Allowance card, may also be eligible.

Please note: Payments do not cease at age 16, but continue whilst the student is attending secondary school i.e. Years 7-12.

The BHS CSEF Application Form 2023 and BHS CSEF Parent Request Form 2023 are available now at the General Office and School website:

Google Chrome- https://www.ballaraths.vic.edu.au/?page_id=1491

Completed forms, with a copy of your Centrelink Card, should be submitted to the General Office. Please submit a new application each school year, to ensure details are current.

For further online information, please visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.aspx

We encourage parents/students to take advantage of this funding opportunity.

Applications close Friday 16th June, 2023

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STATE SCHOOLS' RELIEF (SSR) 2023

Year 7 Uniform Package

Students who were eligible for Camps, Sports and Excursion Funding in 2022 and are entering Year 7 in 2023, may qualify for the State Schools' Relief Year 7 Uniform Package.

State Government funding has been provided to State Schools' Relief to support parents in providing basic uniform garments and school shoes for eligible Year 7 students.

In summary:

students commencing Year 7 in 2023 and were eligible for CSEF in 2022
parents must apply through Ballarat High School, not primary school
basic uniform items and a pair of school shoes are offered
applications and vouchers will be administered by State Schools' Relief
vouchers will be emailed to families for redemption at their nominated retail supplier
vouchers will have an expiry date - the vouchers must be redeemed by this expiry date
school shoes will be delivered to the School and families will be notified via email for collection
eligibility is the same as the CSEF.

The Fact Sheet, Application Form and shoe sizing chart are available now at the General Office and School website:

Google Chrome https://www.ballaraths.vic.edu.au/?page_id=1491

APPLY NOW FOR EARLY DELIVERY

Applications close - FRIDAY 31st March, 2023

Monday 28 - Friday 2 December	Y10 Work Experience
Wednesday 30 November	Professional Practice Day - STUDENT FREE
Friday 9 December	Professional Learning Day - STUDENT FREE
Monday 12 December	Y7-9 Last day of classes
Tuesday 13 December	Grade 6 Orientation Day - STUDENT FREE
Wednesday 14 December	Awards Night
Wednesday 14 - Monday 19 December	End of Year Activity Program

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