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CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means –tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families.
The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The CSEF payment cannot be used towards voluntary school charges, books, stationery, school uniforms, before/after school care, music lessons, or formals/graduations.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
- $125 for primary school students
- $225 for secondary school students
How to apply
New applications should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Please check with the school office if you are unsure.
More Information
For more information about the CSEF visit
Claire Gibson
Office Administration Manager
Instrumental Music Enrolments for 2019 - Limited Spaces Available - Enrol ASAP
Enrolments are open for our 2019 instrumental music program.
Instrumental music lessons are offered to all students from Grade 3 onwards. The study of a stringed instrument is compulsory for students participating in the Steiner Program from Grade 3 – 6. Instrumental music lessons are also offered to students in the main program and secondary Steiner students as an optional extra-curricular activity. The attached instrumental music enrolment form and a 50% deposit are required as soon as possible to secure your position in the 2019 program. Please complete enrolment online via compass or contact the office
Parent Payment Charges 2019
2019 parent payment charges are communicated via Compass. Payment can be made online via Compass, BPay or in person at the office with cash or eftpos.
Payment plans can be organised by contacting the office on 9417-6681.
Please contact the office on 9417-6681 if you require any further information.
Martina Owen
Business Manager
WELCOME PICNIC AND OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF 'YALLABIRRANG LEARNING STORY' FRONT FENCE - FRIDAY, 1 MARCH
The Welcome Picnic for all Collingwood College families and staff will take place on Friday, 1 March. This year there will be an added special occasion as we officially launch the 'Yallabirrang Learning Story Fence' designed by Collingwood College parent, Sally Nansen. The ceremony will take place at 4:15pm. There will be food for sale including wood-fired pizzas, sausage sizzle and African treats. You can also bring your own. There will also be some entertainment during the picnic including:
- Children's Activities
- The Flukes
- Teachers Guitar Band
- Charm of Finches
METAMORPHOSIS - CLASS 9
Class 9 Steiner have started the year with their Geomorphology Main Lesson. This main lesson is about change, analysis of the world, movement and where our earth may be 100 years from now. Last week class 9 headed off on an excursion exploring the geology of the Merri Creek and Yarra River and included some hike practice, walking from Northcote to school. Sketches of key sights enabled students to engage with their natural environment while also learning key science concepts.
Many of these themes and ideas from this Main Lesson are a perfect start for the Class 9 students to explore and consider. The year will be filled with many of the same themes including the hike program, RIJI program, gardening, China Trip and other main lessons.
Sarah
Steiner Class 9 Teacher
TUNING IN TO KIDS - FREE PARENTING PROGRAM
Please go to the Wellbeing Page for more details about Tuning in to Kids (TIK).
OUR SISTER SCHOOL'S VISIT AND THE CHINESE CULTURAL DAY
During Week 3, 11-15 February, our sister school, The High School Affiliated to Shanghai Theatre Academy visited our college. Eighteen students and four teachers attended our school. They had English classes in the mornings and participated in our Year 7-10 afternoon classes with their buddies at our college. They also spent 5 nights with our homestays. We are very grateful for all the hosting families who looked after our visitors so well, especially for sending them to our school for catching the early flight at 5:30 am last Saturday. Special thanks also go to our leadership, especially, Sam and Liria, all the teachers, particularly the Year 9 and 10 classroom teachers and our IT technicians, Tim and Anthony, as well as Olga who spent her own time to take the group to the Victoria Market on the last day of the visit.
On Thursday, 14 February, we celebrated our Chinese Cultural Day in the Chinese New Year time (the Year of Golden Pig). In the morning, the Chinese classes were involved in the varied Chinese cultural activities. In the afternoon, we held the Chinese Concert at College theatre. Students from both schools were involved in the performance. Many of our Primary and Year 7 students were on the stage to show their Chinese New Year singing. These were due to all our LOTE teachers efforts and enthusiasm, and as well as the support from our classroom teachers. We also invited some guest performers from the North Eastern Melbourne Chinese Association to do Chinese traditional dance. Their average age was above 55 years old. They not only showed us their beautiful dancing, but also did the interactive fan dancing with our students on the stage. What a wonderful celebration together! Thank you very much for all the support!
LOTE Department
SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS
House Sport Carnivals
Collingwood College will be holding two House Sport Carnivals during Semester 1. Our Swimming Carnival will take place at Fitzroy Pool on Tuesday, 12th March and our Athletics Carnival on Tuesday, 28th May at the Collingwood Harriers Athletics Track. Both days are considered ‘normal’ school days and as such it is expected that all students attend. There is a history at Collingwood College of students dressing up in House Colours and a ‘Best Dressed’ competition is held at each event.
Interschool Sport
Collingwood College participates in the ‘School Sport Victoria’ Sporting Program. We enter teams into a ‘Round Robin’ competition with local schools in the Moreland District. Different sports are offered in each term and successful teams advance to Region Finals. There is an associated cost for participating in the Inter-School Sports Program - $10 per student. This helps contribute to the upkeep of Team Uniforms, Equipment and Transport. Payment and Permission is given through the Compass Portal and must be completed prior to the event in order for students to attend. Students can participate in one sport per term. Sports for Term 1 are as follows:- Tennis and Volleyball.