News from the Office
Updat-ed App
Have you downloaded the Updat-ed app?
This is a communication tool that we have been using all year for quick push notifications, event notifications ie. SAVE THE DATE and it also links to our Notices and Newsletter webpages. We want to reduce the number of SMS notifications we send out and instead utilise this app for most of our communication. Please search for the app on App Store or Google Play and download TODAY!
Parent Payments Due
Parent Payments are important in enabling us to provide the best learning environment for the children at Chelsea Heights Primary School. Thank you to the families who have already paid their contributions. Parent Payments are now due. These can be paid via QKR! (best option as the school gets the funds immediately) or by calling the office with a credit card or over the counter. If you are experiencing financial difficulties please contact our Business Manager, Anne Leggett, to discuss a payment plan.
Staff Car Park
The staff car park is designated for teachers, staff and school business related visitors. It is also there for school members that have approved disabled parking permits. Due to limited spaces, PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS ARE NOT TO PARK IN THIS CAR PARK OR USE IT AS A DROP OFF ZONE from 8:30 am until 9:30 am and then from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm unless specific arrangements have been made with the Principal.
Collecting children early
If you are collecting your child early, report to the school office, tell office staff the arrangements and sign-out your child in the Early Leavers Book. Monitors will bring your child to the office.
Student Absences
It is vital that you let the office know (not just the teacher) when your child does not attend school. The easiest way to let us know is to SMS our mobile number 0455 070 159 with your child’s name, grade and reason for absence. Please let us know before 9am. NOTE: this is for SMS only and cannot receive calls. You can also call the school and leave a message at any time on 9772 4139 even if the office is not attended.
Parent Contact Details
It is vital we have up to date phone numbers for families. In emergency situations and if your child is sick, it is crucial that we can contact you easily. If you have changed your phone number or your Emergency Contacts have altered, please either use the Sentral Parent Portal to update these or send the school an email mailto:chelsea.heights.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au.
CSEF for 2019
If you already receive CSEF (Camp, Sports, Excursion Funding) you do not need to re-apply for 2019. You will only need to re-apply if you have a new child starting school or there are any changes to your Health Care Card.
Excursions/Incursions
Excursions, incursions, swimming and camps will be on a ‘user-pays’ basis and information will be sent home electronically (NO PAPER) before each event with permission forms available on QKR! Relevant notices are on the Notices webpage which you can also view using our Updat-ed phone app. Payment must be made by due date in order for your child to attend.
PSW Uniform shop is moving
Our uniform shop that has previously been in Frankston has moved to 22/13 Gateway Drive, Carrum Downs. See flyer below for more details: