John Fawkner College Newsletter

From the Office 

It is always a pleasure to support your child at the front reception on a daily basis.  We are committed  to do our best and if you ever have any questions we are here to help.  During remote learning our office is always staffed and a staff member will be more than willing to help you or your student. 

 

CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND - APPLICATIONS CLOSING 13 AUGUST

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

 

If you have a valid means-tested concession card, such as a Veterans Affairs Gold Card, Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible. There is also a special consideration category for asylum seeker and refugee families.

 

Payment amounts this year are $225 for eligible secondary school students. Payments are made direct to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions and sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

 

If you would like to apply, please contact the school office on 9359 1166 and ask for an application form. 

 

To read more or access an application form, please visit Camps, Sports & Exursion's Fund Policy | PAL  (this site has many translations available as well), download the application form here or pick one up from the College.

 

If you are unsure if you are eligible, please contact the College. All completed applications must be returned to the office with a copy of your Health Care Card.

 

 

CONSENT AND PAYMENT FOR EXCURSIONS

Please remember that consent and payment for excursions should be given 2 days prior to the date of the excursion.  This gives the office time to process the paperwork. If you have any queries please contact the Office  Thank you.

 

 

SCHOOL CANTEEN

The school has a canteen that operates each day for breakfast, morning tea and lunchtime. Lunch orders are also available (before school). A current canteen menu is always available on Compass. 

 

Please note that students cannot use their mobile phones to pay for items at the school canteen. This is in line with the DET Mobile Phone Policy.

 

 

COLLEGE PARENT PAYMENTS

Payment Methods and Payment Plans

Families have the option of paying at the general office or by direct debit. Banking details are provided on each statement/tax invoice. 

 

Please come and see one of our friendly staff at the office if you would like to create a Payment Plan.

 

Fees for Optional Items

The College provides 3 payment plan options:

  1. Option 1 – Full amount prior to classes starting – 10% discount
  2. Option 2 – Equal payments on the first school week of every school term
  3. Option 3 – Other payment plan as agreed with the College Principal or Business Manager

 

 

ARE YOU LOGGING INTO COMPASS?

Please do not forget that you can give ongoing support to your child by monitoring their progress using COMPASS. 

 

To access Compass just log in to: https://jfc-vic.compass.education/login.aspx using the username and password that you received. Alternatively, you can now download the Compass App onto your phone or tablet for easy access via the Apple App Store or

Google Play Store.

 

You can use the Compass portal to:

  • Read progress reports
  • Read semester reports
  • Monitor your child's attendance data
  • Approve or enter upcoming or past absences for your child
  • View information about upcoming excursions
  • Give consent and pay for excursions
  • Update your registered email and mobile phone number details (used for SMS alerts)
  • Book for Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
  • View the school calendar for important dates/events
  • Access news items that may be posted on a daily basis

If you have difficulty logging in, or do not know your login details, please contact the College for assistance on 9359 1166.