Information for Parents
Mobile Phone Policy
The revised mobile phone policy will be implemented on the first day of our Jumpstart program, Monday 25th November. The revised policy brings us into line with new Department of Education requirements. Essentially, students who choose to bring mobile phones to school will need to store them in lockers for the duration of the school day, including break times. The policy is available on our website, see link below.
A summary of the policy implementation is outlined below.
Phones must be stored in lockers during the school day, including break times (8.55am -3.00pm)
If students are seen with a phone it will be confiscated, as follows:
- First offence: phone will be returned at the end of the day.
- Second offence: phone will be returned at the end of the day and a parent/guardian will be contacted.
- Third and subsequent offences: Student suspended.
Students will be sent home/suspended if they do not hand their phone in when asked by a teacher.
If students have permission to have a phone in class this will be recorded on Compass. Phones will need to be out of sight and turned off when being taken to and from class. They will be confiscated if seen.
This is a statewide policy implemented by the Department Of Education.
Phones and other valuables are brought to school at owner’s risk and the school bears no responsibility for loss or damage.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pe78hd1XYZmI9rxthCWM6_-ULD0cQRAw/view
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/safety/Pages/mobilephones.aspx
Immunisation Information
Welcome Kristie
Hi! My name is Kristie and I am the new Regional Secondary School Nurse at Dromana College. I will be in the wellbeing office Tuesdays and Fridays.
I will be working with the student wellbeing team to improve the health and wellbeing of students and the school community. Students are better prepared for learning when they are healthy, safe and happy.
I can assist the school community to:
- support students to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
- have a chat about and answer questions relating to stress, anxiety, relationships - for example
- work with teachers to deliver health education sessions
- facilitate student wellbeing programs to improve students health and wellbeing.
Staff and students are welcome to make suggestions about health issues that are considered important to cover in health promotion or health education sessions.
I look forward to meeting you for the remainder of this year and into 2020.
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 organisational skills.
Accident Insurance Cover for Students
Some school activities and physical education, particularly contact sports, carry inherent risks of injury. Parents are advised that the Department of Education and Training does not have Student Accident Insurance cover for students. Therefore, if your child is injured at school as a result of an accident or incident, all costs associated with the injury, including medical costs, are the responsibility of the child, parent or caregiver. Some incidental medical costs may be covered by Medicare. If parents have private health insurance, some costs may also be covered through your private health insurance. Any other costs would be borne by the parents. Student Accident Insurance is an insurance policy that pays certain benefits should your child have an accident. It is a personal decision for parents which type and level of private insurance they purchase. An approved insurance broker should be contacted if you have any questions about insurance cover.
Personal Goods
Personal property is often brought to school by students, staff and visitors. This can include mobile phones, calculators, toys, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. The Department of Education and Training does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property.
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.
School Events on Compass
Parents are reminded when receiving Compass notifications regarding school excursions and activities, to grant permission and make payments promptly. The College needs to arrange transport and entry into events and often needs to adhere to booking deadlines, so it is important that student numbers are confirmed in a timely manner. Please make note of cut-off dates on school events and respond to SMS and email reminders that are sent out. These dates are set in place so that we can confirm numbers with our outside providers.
We would appreciate your support in this matter, to avoid any disappointment a student may experience when they may not be able to participate due to late consent or payment.
Family Holidays
If your student is going to be on holidays within the school term you will need to apply for an approved absence at least two weeks prior to the leave. Please address your letter or email to Mr Alan Marr, College Principal.
Attendance
Arriving late; Students who arrive late to school must sign in at Reception in the Administration building.
Leaving early; Students who intend to leave school before 3pm, must have a note from their parent/guardian to give to their teacher who will then let them out of class to be met at reception by their parent/guardian and then signed out of school.
Absences
Parents are reminded to phone the College Absent Line if their child will be absent from school for the entire day. A note must also be written. Parents can phone the College Absent 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- Absent Line
2019 and 2020 Term Dates
Term 1: 29 January - 5 April 2019
Term 2: 23 April - 28 June 2019
Term 3: 15 July - 20 September 2019
Term 4: 7 October - 20 December 2019
Term 1: 29 January - 27 March 2020
Term 2: 14 April - 26 June 2020
Term 3: 13 July - 18 September 2020
Term 4: 5 October - 18 December 2020
Remember you can view all Dromana College important dates and events on Compass and the College calendar at https://dsc.vic.edu.au/
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.
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 - 12:00pm
Thursday ; 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Telephone: (03) 5984 7143
dromana@noone.com.au
For assistance outside these hours, please contact Noone Imagewear Beaconsfield.
Telephone (03) 9769 9093
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students from many different Universities and State Schools. The types of scholarships are wide and varied and can accommodate every year level. Please visit the Victorian Education website for each individual scholarship. Applications from students in Years 4 - 11 and tertiary institutions will re-open in October 2019. Applications from current Year 12 students will re-open in August 2019. Link below. Please be aware of the open dates and cut off dates for all scholarships.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/learning/Pages/student-scholarships.aspx