Community News

Emmanuel College

It is inspiring to see the dedication of Year 8-12 students preparing for exams and using the College libraries to revise in quiet spaces, before and after school and at lunchtimes. As well as the study areas, our libraries are a place for students to meet friends, join in games such as uno and chess andget involved in reading competitions amongst other things - there really is something for everyone at Emmanuel.

Music is another great way for students to be involved in activities at Emmanuel. After lots of practice, and with a little nervousness, our Year 7 cohort did an outstanding job performing in front of their parents and families at the Year 7 Music Concert last week. For many, this was the first time that they have performed in front of an audience, and we are very proud of each and every student.

Our next major College experience event is the annual Information Morning at each campus, as always, registrations are essential for these events and can be made via the Tours & Events tab on the right-hand side of the College website homepage, www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au or by following this link: Information Morning and Tour registration. Times for each campus are below:

Saturday 5 August 2023
Notre Dame Campus	Commencing at 9:00am with the Principal’s address, followed by tours and ending at 10:30am.
St Paul’s Campus	Commencing at 10:30am with the Principal’s address, followed by tours and ending at 12 noon.

Year 7 2025 Applications

A friendly reminder that if you have a child in Grade 5, applications for Year 7 2025 close on Friday 18 August 2023. Even if your older child is already attending or joining us in 2024, it is a requirement for an application to be submitted for 2025.

A Prospectus Pack containing an application form can be obtained by:

Attending Information Morning on Saturday 5 August
Following this link to the College website:Request a Prospectus here
Sending an email to:enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au
Calling our College Registrar, Ms Donna Grech on 8325 5119
Coming into either Campus Office between 8am and 4:15pm on weekdays.

I hope to see you at a College event soon.

Best wishes,

Jenny Hendricks

Community Engagement Officer

MSJ - Open Events

OPEN MORNINGS

Open Mornings provide an opportunity for families to witness learning in action on a regular school day. Our Year 9 student ambassadors will give you a personal tour of the College. Visiting families will have the unique opportunity to ask questions of our ambassadors and gain an honest insight into our programs and what it is like to be a student at Mount St. Joseph Girls' College.

Thursday 20 July - 9:15am – 10:30am
Thursday 3 August - 9:15am – 10:30am
Thursday 7 Sept - 9:15am – 10:30am

ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS

A reminder that enrolment applications for Year 7 in 2025 close on 18 August 2023. Apply online HERE or contact the College Registrar, Mrs Sherri Collins for further information.

Contact details: registrar@msj.vic.edu.au or phone 8398 2007.

Holy Trinity Parish Bulletin

Quantin Binnah - Before/After School Vacation Care Program from 26th June to 7th July - NOW OPEN

Dear St Martin Parents/ Carers,

We are writing to advise that Vacation Care bookings at Quantin Binnah for 26th June to 7th July are NOW OPEN to book on the OWNA app – see the program brochure attached.

However, if you prefer to book at Corpus Christi or Newport Lakes, bookings at both venues will open on the app on Monday 5th June.

Please note all bookings will close at 9am Monday 19th June and additional fees will apply to any bookings requested after this date.

If you require a Vacation Care Booking after that you will need to contact admin@qbcc.org.au to request the booking and an additional $50 admin fee will apply per family. This additional admin fee will also apply if you have already made a vacation care booking and are requesting extra days in addition to that booking.

Please note vacation care bookings are subject to availability.

The vacation care activities brochure for the guide to planned activities is attached for your information and can also be found on our website https://www.qbcc.org.au/vacation-care. Please choose the correct brochure for your service.

Important Vacation Care Reminders - please read ALL carefully:

Once you have booked Vacation Care on the parent app, there are NO CANCELLATIONS, NO TRANSFER OF DAYS and NO REFUNDS
Before making your bookings, please ensure you have chosen the correct venue on the app as we cannot transfer days to another venue once booked
Please carefully check the app for confirmation of your bookings as children arriving at any venue without a booking will not be permitted to attend
If you are booking for more than one child, please ensure that you have received confirmations from each booking made.
A reminder that the person dropping off and picking up your child MUST be present at the service for drop off and pick up and must sign children in and out for compliance and the safety of your child
On excursion days, all children need to arrive at their vacation care venue BY 9am
If you are booking an excursion day, you will need to go on to the OWNA app and sign the Excursion Consent Form for EVERY excursion that you book
If your child needs medication during vacation care, please ensure the venue has valid/ in date medication and that you have completed the medication form via the parent app for the duration of the vacation care program
Please ensure that you DO NOT pack ANY NUT PRODUCTS in your child’s snack or lunch
Make sure you know how many hours your childcare subsidy covers you for as Vacation Care sessions are 11.5 hours per day (For example: if you are covered for 100 hours and book all 10 days (115 hrs) you will not be covered by CCS for the extra 15 hours)
Please ensure that you are aware of the Childcare Subsidy rules regarding First and Last Day Absences that may affect your childcare subsidy payments - especially if using vacation care at a venue that is not your child’s regular before and after school care venue – Services Australia Absences
All Vacation Care programs close at 6pm
Vacation Care bookings are subject to availability
If you require Vacation Care bookings after the due date Monday 19th June, an additional $50 administration fee will be applied.

To find the service address and for detailed instructions for locating and accessing the out of school hours/Vacation care services at each site, including all of the onsite service contact phone numbers - Please use this link (and scroll to the bottom of the page) https://www.qbcc.org.au/school-age-care

Vacation Care Enrolment Process:

If you are currently enrolled AT Quantin Binnah for Vacation Care – You will need to use the app to make your bookings for each of the dates you require by booking them as a casual day. Please see instructions for booking a casual booking attached and also @ https://www.qbcc.org.au/enrolments - please click the heading Enrolment Key Information (OWNA) and follow instructions for how to make a casual booking via your app.
If you are not currently enrolled at Quantin Binnah for Vacation Care, you will need to advise admin in writing admin @qbcc.org.au that your enrolment details need to be transferred over to Quantin Binnah School Age Care. Once we have transferred your details over we will email you your login information for Quantin Binnah on the app and you can make the bookings as per instructions attached. Please make sure to include your child’s name and their school when requesting enrolment at Quantin Binnah for Vac Care.

Payment:

As per our enrolment agreement terms and conditions, fees for vacation care are paid a week in advance of care by direct debit. Direct Debit Request Form must be completed before the enrolment can be approved:
For week 1 - You will receive the invoice to your app on 20th June with direct debit on 22nd June 2023
For week 2 - You will receive the invoice to your app on 27th June with direct debit on 29th June 2023

For more information and the location of the out of school hours care please see our website - https://www.qbcc.org.au/school-age-care

We hope your children have an enjoyable time with us.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

The Admin Team

Quantin Binnah Community Centre

Ph.: 97425040

Fax: 97312699

admin@qbcc.org.au

www.qbcc.org.au