COMMUNITY NEWS
Second Hand Uniforms
The Second Hand School Specialists shop in Hamlyn Heights has been selling NGSC uniforms for the last nine years. The shop is located approximately 5 minutes, by car, from NGSC.
They currently have approximately 500 pairs of trousers and 300 pairs of NGSC shorts in stock; and around 800 shirts. Being close to our school, they receive NGSC uniforms all the time. Families can leave a list of what they need and they will text them as soon as the items are available. They sell on consignment at approximately half the cost of new prices, providing the item is in very good condition.
Second Hand School Specialists
21b Fairlie Street
Hamlyn Heights
Ph: 0422 402 458
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Vaccinations now available at Community Care Chemist
School Scholarships, Applications Open
1/10/21 to 28/02/22
Scholarships are available for Year 4-11 students, Year 12 students planning to undertake tertiary studies in 2022, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students planning on completing Years 11 and 12.
Year 4-12 Student Scholarships
The Department of Education and Training manages a number of scholarships which are available to students who are currently enrolled in Years 4-12.
Applicants for these scholarships are evaluated on their:
* participation in school activities
* community involvement
* academic record for the current year.
Scholarships are either one-off payments or for the duration of the student’s course/study annually.
Applications for these scholarships, a number of which have specific eligibility criteria, will open on 1 October 2021 and close on 28 February 2022.
For more information and a list of available scholarships visit the 2021 Student Scholarships for Years 4-12 Factsheet.
How to apply For information on how to apply visit the student scholarships web page.
Asthma and Hayfever Information
Radio Astronomy -
The Invisible Universe
A Free Opportunity for all students
I am writing to let you know of a wonderful initiative available through Vinnies NILs called No Interest Loans (NILs). A NILS loan has no interest, no fees, no charges ever.
Every year, we help parents and carers on low incomes (in particular those on Centrelink) to apply for a NILs loan of up to $1,500 to cover the cost of essential school items such as uniforms, books, laptops, stationery, school camps, and musical instruments (as well as other essential such as washing machines, fridges, car repairs, medical and dental expenses).
What is a NILs loan?
A NILs loan is a safe, affordable alternative to high-interest payday loans or rent-to-buy leases. It’s not a payday loan or a bank loan but a form of ‘circular community credit'. This means when a borrower makes a repayment to NILs, the funds are then released to someone else in the community. NILs is supported by not-for-profit Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, with funding from the Australian Government in partnership with NAB.
To help raise awareness of NILs
If you feel that your students and their families could benefit, I encourage you to raise awareness of NILs loans for education costs within your school community.
To assist I’ve attached a copy of an A4 advertisement in PDF format that you may wish to publish in your school newsletter and website AND/OR print and display in your reception area. You may also wish to inform parents via email or post, particularly when school booklist reminders are being distributed, and to notify your school counsellor and accounts team if parents call to request a payment plan.
Parents can find out more information about NILs by contacting:
Vinnies NILs
5229 8829
enquiries.nils@vinniesnils.org.au
Could $500 Help You With High School Costs?
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