Parent Liaison Report

Information for Parents

 

JAPANESE  HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED FOR 2019

Dromana College are seeking host families for a group of Japanese students   16th to 24th March 2019. You do not need to speak the language just a desire to enjoy this experience.  

Requirements of a host family:

  • Provide 9-night accommodation
  • Pick up and drop off at the College Language Centre.
  • Home visit is required.
  • Attend a Host family orientation prior to their arrival.
  • Own room would be great but can be shared.
  • 3 meals a day (packed lunch school days).
  • Inclusion in family activities.
  • Working with Children check for all members over 18 if not a student.

For further information, please contact: Theresa Stelling

Mobile 0419 502 081

Dromana College will host  Japanese  students in March 2019 and with the new changes to the Working with Children Act we would appreciate it if you may be willing or even considering hosting that you apply or update your Working With Children card now.

The expressions of interest to host will be on the Parent Assistance form for 2019 in your booklist pack or call Theresa Stelling on 0419 502 081.

 

PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

The Parents and Friends Association meet the first Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm in the Administration Building. Parents, Guardians, Grandparents and students are welcome.

 

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD

Due to changes with the Working with Children Act on 1st August 2017, we would like to remind all parents willing to assist the College you need to apply for a Working with Children Card by going to the following site.

http://www.working withchildren.vic.gov.au/home/

If you already have a Working with Children card but are new to Dromana College, please go on this site and add Dromana College to your card. The card is free for volunteers and you will need to supply a passport photo.

 

BREAKFAST CLUB NEWS

The Dromana College Breakfast Club program has a wonderful group of Parents, Grandparents and Students working hard every Wednesday morning to provide breakfast for our students.

The Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am to 9.00am every Wednesday, serving hot Milo and toast with jam, vegemite or honey. If you are keen to help please contact me at the College, or if you would like to donate any of the following items please leave at the front office. The items we use are long life milk, margarine, jam, Vegemite, Milo, hot chocolate, napkins and disposable gloves. Make sure you leave your details so we can thank you or the company who made the donation. We have a letter at the College to ask for donations if you require one.

 

 

FREE BREAD BAKERS DELIGHT

Please support this business as loyally as they support us. They donate all the bread we use for Breakfast Club every week.

If you shop at Bakers Delight Dromana or Somerville please mention you are from Dromana College to link a 5% annual donation from all your purchases. This will be donated to the schools fundraising team at the end of the year.

 

 

Theresa Stelling

Parent Liaison Officer

0419 502 081

Stelling.theresa.p@edumail.vic.gov.au