PARENT INFORMATION
School Council Elections Parent Representatives
Parents/Carers of students at Lilydale High School are invited to submit nominations for the school council elections 2023.
There are three (3) vacancies for Parent/Guardian members of Council. These positions are for a two-year period.
Nominations are now open and close at 4 pm on Monday 27 February.
Forms attached below are for both self-nomination and to nominate another parent/carer of the school community.
If you have any questions regarding these positions please contact the Principal, Wendy Powson.
Upcoming FREE Webinar for Parents and Carers
We’re excited to announce Elevate Education will be hosting its first webinar of the year.
'How to Help Your Child Manage Their Time'
Wednesday 1st March
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Elevate Education works with our students delivering high impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you will learn how you can help better support your children at home through reinforcing the skills they learn at school.
In this webinar, Elevate will be showing parents and carers how to:
✅ Align family expectations on homework
✅ Work with your child on managing other activities such as your child's hobbies or sports
✅ Create the best weekly planner tool for your child
Years 7 and 10 Immunisations
The Yarra Ranges Council immunisation team will be providing the following FREE school-based vaccinations for students in Years 7 and 10 on Thursday 9 March.
Year 7 students
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and Diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough booster vaccine
Year 10 students
Meningococcal ACWY
Parents/Carers are reminded to complete the ONLINE IMMUNISATION CONSENT FORM on the Compass Parent Portal News Feed.
Parent Payments 2023
Please find attached the Parent Payment information for 2023.
School Tours
Lilydale High School welcomes prospective families to visit and tour our school to see the learning in progress and hear about the extensive range of programs and opportunities we offer students.
Scheduled school tours start at 9.00 am from the Main Administration Office.
- Wednesday 1 March
- Thursday 9 March
- Tuesday 14 March
- Wednesday 22 March
- Saturday 25 March
- Thursday 30 March
- Monday 3 April
Student Absences
NEW.... 'SMS LINK'
When your child is marked ABSENT without prior parent approval (before 10.45 am), you will receive an SMS message containing an attendance link.
When you follow the link, you will have the opportunity to explain the absence on your mobile that will then, automatically update the absence on Compass for your child.
Lockers
As a number of valuable items (Chromebooks, mobile phones, wallets etc) are stored in students' lockers throughout the day, it is imperative that all students padlock their locker to ensure items do not go missing.
Locks can be purchased from the School Office for $10.00
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones must be kept locked in lockers at all times throughout the school day. Sanctions will apply for any student using their mobile phone whilst at school.
Parents and Carers, if you need to contact your child throughout the day please contact the Sub School Offices and a message will be forwarded to your child.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)
The CSEF is an annual payment ($225) to the school to be used towards camps, sports and/or excursion costs for eligible students.
The CSEF program for 2023 closes on Friday 24 April.
Insurance / Ambulance Cover
The Department of Education does not provide personal accident insurance or ambulance cover for students.
Parents and carers of students who do not have student accident insurance or ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance or transport as well as any other transport costs. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to look into their preferred options in this regard.
Parents and carers can purchase insurance policies from commercial insurers. The Department cannot provide on the purchase of individual student accident policy or ambulance cover.
Private property brought to school by students, staff or visitors is not insured and the Department does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage. This can include mobile phones, calculators, toys, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises.
As the Department does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property, students and staff are discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school.
Car Park - Melba Ave
For safety, students are not to be dropped off in the Melba Avenue (Staff) car park. This a parking facility only.
The STADIUM car park is designated for student drop off and collection.
School Facebook Page
To keep up to date with news and events at Lilydale High School, we encourage parents and carers to FOLLOW the Lilydale High School 'OFFICIAL' Facebook page.
School Office Hours
Office Hours: 8.15 am to 4.15 pm
Phone: 9735 5644
Email: lilydale.hs@education.vic.gov.au
Website: www.lilydalehs.vic.edu.au
The school welcomes contact with parents/carers and other members of the community. However, in order to ensure that you are able to see the relevant staff member promptly when coming to the school, visitors are urged to make an appointment first.
Thank you for your assistance.