From the Office...
Open Night 2016
School Tours
School Tours are being held on Mondays & Tuesdays from 9.00 to 10.00am
Please phone the General Office to make an appointment.
General Office
Office hours: 8.15am to 4.30pm
Telephone: 9758 5022
Parents should always make contact with the General Office first when visiting the school or requiring to make contact with their child.
Appointments with teachers must be made via telephone or email directly.
In 2016 our office personnel are:
Penny Niven - Business Manager
Carol Charles - Assistant Business Manager/Principal's PA/Newsletter & Website Editor
Irene Smith - Office Manager
Sharon Cocks - Attendance Officer
Barbara Dwyer - works with Course Selections admin/VASS Admin/First Aid/Uniform Admin
Maureen Sutton - works with Careers Manager & International Students Manager/First Aid/General Admin
Michelle Hodson - Receptionist
We look forward to helping you when you call or visit us.
Student Absences
9758 5022
Parents are requested to phone the school before 9.00am if your child will be absent or late due to illness or for any other reason & leave a message after the prompt. Please leave a message outlining the reason for the absence and if known the length of time your child will be away from school. The absence line is operational 24hrs a day, 7 days a week for your convenience.
Parents are encouraged to mark absences on Compass.
If a student arrives at school late they should report to their classroom teacher.
If a student is required to leave school early for any reason they should bring a note from their parent/guardian and record this on Compass.
Staff List & Positions of Responsibility
To make contact with teachers or staff at Fairhills please use Compass email. The attached list will provide the names of Year Level Coordinators, Subject Heads, Managers of Departments & Principals.
School Diaries
School diaries are available from the General Office. The diaries are compulsory at a cost of $15.
Finance Information
THANK YOU to all families who have either paid their Subject Requisites in full or who have agreed to pay by 3 equal instalments. The first of the Credit Card instalments were processed on 15th February and the second is due on 15th March. If you chose to pay by BPay instalments - please ensure that the payments are made.
We expect the first batch of CSEF payments to arrive at school in the first week of March and may be used for any camps, sport activities or excursions. Please indicate on the individual Consent Form that you wish to use the CSEF for that particular activity.
Financial Statements will be sent out soon (via email) for your information.
It is not too late to apply....
for Financial Assistance (CSEF) - Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund.
Parents and guardians who hold a valid means tested concession card may be eligible to apply for this Victorian Government funded allowance. The CSEF is paid to the school to be used towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual amount is $225 for each secondary student. To apply please contact the school office or download the application form www.education.vic.gov.au/csef. The closing date is 22nd March 2016.
Reminder
Please update your contact details with the office if you change phone numbers/address/place of employment. We MAY need to contact you in the case of an emergency.
Immunisation Records
Immunisation Records are not kept at school. Please contact KNOX COUNCIL Health Department if you need to check immunisation details for your student.
Important
If your student has a medical alert for ASMTHA,
DIABETES,
ANAPHYLAXIS
or EPILEPSY
the school MUST be suppllied with a Management Plan - available from the appropriate website or from the school office.