Information for Parents
After school homework and study sessions.
Homework Help
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 3.20pm - 4.20pm
Help with homework is available in the library after school every Wednesday and Thursday. All students are welcome.
Assistance is available in our quiet and well-resourced library for homework-tasks, general study, assignments, test preparation, essays and improving organisation.
Car Park
Please be very mindful when entering the College carpark that you do not use the bus lane. If you drop students off please use the middle car park, gravel car park or the prefered drop-off at Harrisons Road. The carpark is closed between 2.50 p.m. and 3.10 p.m. each day.
Family Holidays
If your student is going to be on holidays within the school term you will need to apply for approved absence at least two weeks prior to the leave. Please address your letter to Mr Alan Marr, College Principal.
Attendance
Students who arrive late to school must sign in at Reception in the Administration Office.
Students who intend to leave school any time during the day must have a note from their parents which is given to their teacher and then must be met at Reception, to be signed out, by the parent who is picking them up.
Absences
Parents are reminded to phone the College Absentee Line if their child will be absent or late to school for any reason (holidays, appointments, sick). Parents can phone the College Absentee Line directly on 5984 7177 available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and leave a message. An SMS text message will be sent out to parents if the College is not notified of your child’s absence.
HANDY TIP: Please save this phone number to your mobile 5984 7177
2018 Term Dates
Term 1: 29 January - 29 March
Term 2: 16 April - 29 June
Term 3: 16 July - 21 September
Term 4: 8 October - 20 December
Remember you can view all Dromana College important dates and events on the College calendar at www.dsc.vic.edu.au
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2019 Term Dates
Term 1: 29 January - 5 April
Term 2: 23 April - 23 June
Term 3: 15 July - 20 September
Term 4: 7 October - 20 December
School Fees
FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS
As a College, we are very conscious of the cost of living pressures on families and endeavour to minimise fees and levies charged. It is however a fact that all government schools depend upon parent contributions to broaden and extend College programs. We are very proud of the breadth and depth of program offered across our College and enrich student learning by providing all students with a wide range of curricula and co-curricular programs. These programs enhance and extend student engagement and learning and are an important component of the comprehensive education for all students attending Dromana College. It is these additional programs that set us apart from other schools. Many of these programs are provided by external organisations and require additional resourcing. Some examples include subsidising guest speakers and presenters for pastoral lessons and subjects including English (authors and experts), extra-curricular programs such as HPV, debating, State School Spectacular, Wakikiri Dance, sports equipment and uniforms, school mini buses, science and technology equipment, improvements and maintenance to College facilities and grounds to name but some.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank all families who have contributed to the provision of College programs, resources and facilities by the timely payment of school fees and levies. We understand that some families face financial pressure and that the timing of payment either at the end of or beginning of a school year can be difficult for some families. As such we would like to inform all families that ongoing periodic instalments can be paid fortnightly, monthly or quarterly to make contributions more manageable. Parents interested in discussing these payment options are encouraged to contact the office on 5987 2805.
Bus Information
Please note the College bus policy - NO BUS PASSES are issued for students going to friends, after school employment or sport. Please do not send your child to the office for a bus pass as a refusal may offend.
Uniform Shop
Trading Hours
Tuesday ; 8:30am - 12:00noon
Thursday ; 12:00noon - 3:30pm
Telephone: (03) 5984 7143
dromana@noone.com.au
For assistance outside these hours, please contact Noone Imagewear Beaconsfield.
Telephone (03) 9769 9093