WHOLE SCHOOL 

2020 SCHOOL PHOTOS

TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2020 - BOUCHER HALL

Students to wear full school uniform for school photos.

**STUDENTS ARE TO BRING THEIR ORDER ENVELOPE AND PAYMENT WITH THEM ON PHOTO DAY AND HAND TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER – NOT THE GENERAL OFFICE**

Please note:

• Teachers will escort students from class to have photos taken
• We are not able to provide sibling photographs 
• Photo envelopes are not personalised - they are generic. Envelopes were handed out in the first week of Term 1. If your child needs another please go to the relevant Hub. 
• PAYMENTS:
  • Cash or money order are accepted via envelope on the day (to be given to photographer)
  • NO Personal Cheques will be accepted
  • CREDIT CARD payments must be processed online prior to photo day (not accepted on the day - follow instructions on the envelope)

Aussie School Photos – Customer service – 1300 795 850.

If you require any further information, please contact the College on 5150 4800.

Year 9-10 Top End Tour

Finance Information

Bushfire Assistance

The Federal and State Governments have indicated that there will be funding available to support students in Victorian schools in bushfire-affected areas. The College is yet to receive detailed information about how this will be implemented. Further information will be communicated to families when it is received.

CSEF - Means tested

A reminder to families who hold a current concession card (HCC or Pension), temporary foster parent or a Veterans Affairs Gold Card to apply for the CSEF if you have not applied through the College previously. If you have applied for means tested CSEF through the College in previous years you do not have to reapply.

Bus Travellers

For fare paying bus travellers, Term 1 bus fares are due for payment by Friday 21 February 2020.

Conveyance Allowance is a Government subsidy paid to families for students who  travel more than 4.8 km to their nearest bus stop to attend their nearest  Government Secondary School. New families to the College who believe they may be eligible should enquire through the Network Bus Coordinator at the College.  Application forms can be obtained from the College.

Eligibility for bus travel is approved only for students to travel from their residential address to school and return. Any other travel (sleep overs, birthday parties, sports training etc.) is of a private nature and cannot be accommodated by school buses. Casual bus passes are not available throughout the Bairnsdale bus network.

Top End Tour

Reminder: the non-refundable deposit for the Top End Tour is due 14 February 2020. Please ensure the payment is made by this date to ensure your child's place and return the completed slip to indicate the choice of tour.

Payment Plans

We understand that many families experience financial pressures from time to time. If you are in this position we encourage you to contact us to discuss how we may assist you.

Payment plans can be set up using Centrepay, Bpay or Direct Deposit, and allow payment of school invoices over the course of the 2020 school year. It also provides access to school vouchers which can be used to purchase books and uniforms.

Ambulance costs

A reminder to families that should an ambulance be called for your child by the College, the cost of this is payable by the family, their Ambulance membership or Health Care Card.

Office Upgrade - Work in Progress!

Thank you for your patience while the upgrades of the General Office are still being completed. The ADF presence in the College over the school holidays meant that the scheduled works were postponed. Once completed, the College will have several new meeting rooms and office spaces to accommodate our growing needs. 

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