General News
School Council Elections
An election is to be conducted for members of the school council of Nossal High School.
Ballot papers and instructions will be sent home with students on Monday 27 February.
The ballot will close at 4.00pm on Monday 6 March 2023.
Debating News
Debating Training Day
Fun, insightful and exciting; this years debating training day provided a warm and supportive network where debaters; new and experienced came together to understand this relentless sport that we have all come to love. From being ruthless and cutthroat to being supportive and helpful in times of need allowing us to bond as debaters as well as friends. With the guidance of Nadia (part of Nossal alumni) we were able to grasp the fundamentals of debating along with extra tips which would allow us in our endeavours to go to the top of the 2023 competition.
There truly was something for everyone present. We unpacked our respective topics, argued and contended with those that we were working with to create a compelling line of argument that allowed us to cement the point that we wanted to make. This was all put into practise with a mock debate that allowed everyone to see firsthand how well-rehearsed debaters reasoned back and forth. With Jacob, Max and Keira taking up the negative side and Neriah, Arni and Wilbur taking up the affirmative side, the audience was able to see a debate on the topic of “Australia should not provide military support to foreign conflicts”. Both sides provided a convincing argument for their side of this debate bringing up several points from current affairs to past events to different policies.
I, personally, took many things from this opportunity including the various number of tips that Nadia gave us but most importantly included the fact that I was able witness a great debate encompassing all of the lessons that we were taught. This event allowed us to grow as debaters and take the fight all the way to the top.
Thank you also to Mr Bird for his debating insight, support and scheduling of the event.
Devmika (Dev) Bogahapitiya 0S2
Internet Safety Tips for Parents, Teachers and Carers.
Please take a moment to read these facts sheets : https://www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au/downloads/Internet-Safety-Tips-for-Teachers-Parents-and-Caregivers.pdf
More information is available on eSafety: https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/training-for-professionals/professional-learning-program-teachers/inappropriate-content-factsheet
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)
Submitting an application
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) system is open for schools to enter applications from 30 January 2023. Parents/carers wishing to apply for CSEF payments for 2023 must submit their application form to the relevant school before Friday 23 June 2023.
However, a parent/carer will only be required to submit an application form to the school in the following circumstances:
- the parent/carer is applying for the CSEF payment for the first time – i.e. an application form was not lodged with the school in the previous year, or
- circumstances have changed – for example, there has been a change in the care arrangement of the student, a change of name or CRN, or a new sibling has started at the school and the parent/carer wishes to apply for the CSEF payment for the new sibling also.
Where a parent/carer is not required to submit a new application, schools can rollover/copy the previous year’s application on the CSEF system to the current school year.
Schools must retain application forms for a minimum of 7 years.
CSEF applications may be audited by the department.
Application forms
Schools are able to accept and process applications up until Friday 23 June.
- Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund application form (PDF)
- Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund application form (DOCX)
For more information go to
Parent Contributions
Payment of Parent Contributions can be made in person, by phone or through the Compass online portal.
Below are links to the 'How To' guides for making payments through Compass.
Please note: The payment by Term (4 instalments) is the only option for payment by instalment in 2023.
Questions and enquiries regarding Parent Contributions can be made:
- in person at the front office
- by phone on 8762 4600
- by email to finance@nossalhs.vic.edu.au
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