Parent Information

Parent Payment Information

Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard Victorian curriculum and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary. Nevertheless, the ongoing support of our families ensures that our school is able to offer the best possible education and provisions for our students. We want to thank you for all your support, whether that’s through fundraising or volunteering your time. This makes a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.

Financial Support for Families

Westall Secondary College understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) – Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. Each family receives $225 per year paid for each eligible secondary school student. Payments are made directly to the school and are linked to the student. If you applied last year, you do not need to re-apply unless your circumstances have changed.

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.a

For families who elect to pay the Voluntary contributions School Council is offering the following options for payment of the Charges and Contributions:

a) Full amount at the beginning of Term 1, or

b) Payment at the beginning of each Term (4 instalments), or

c) Half-yearly payment: beginning of Terms 1 and 3 (2 instalments).

For a confidential discussion about alternative payment arrangements, contact: 9546 3233 or

email westall.sc@education.vic.gov.au -attention to

Mark Henderson - Assistant Principal - Year levels 7 to 9 OR

Sue Simadri Assistant Principal - Year levels 10 to 12

Payments can be made via Compass, credit card, BPay, or Eftpos. Please contact our office on 9546 3233 for further details.

Please note: Our office hours are 8:30am to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday during the school term.

Updating Your Contact, Custody and Medical Information

Have you moved house or changed phone numbers?

If so, please remember to fill in a ‘Change of Details’ form (attached below). The form can also be collected from the General Office. Please return this form as soon as possible. It is important that we have your most current details for general purposes and in the case of an emergency. It is also important that you keep your mobile phone and email address details up to date on Compass. This is to ensure you do not miss out on vital information, including student attendance alerts, student report information, curriculum days, etc. Similarly, with emergency contact details, any custody arrangements and medical details, please ensure these are current.

Homestay Information

Westall SC College Blazer $150.00

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Second-Hand Textbooks and Uniforms

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Saver Plus News

Saver Plus is a free financial education program where parents can plan ahead for school expenses and get up to $500 for education costs.

Saver Plus information Session for Parents – this is a session for all parents with school aged children (4-year-old kinder to Year 12, including home-schooled)

Kind Regards,

Lynn Jacob (She/Her)

Saver Plus – Community Engagement Specialist I Brotherhood of St Laurence

E: EnquiriesSP@bsl.org.au I M 0407 817 758

Please note I do not work Fridays

www.bsl.org.au