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Attitude to Schools Survey Results
Asthma Management
- 1 in 9 people in Australia have asthma. That is around 2.7 million people (11% of the population).
- It is very important that we have up to date Asthma Management Plans for all of the students who have asthma at our school.
- If your children have asthma and have not returned their Asthma Action Plan, please complete the form available here (in colour) and return it to the school office as soon as possible.
People with asthma can have a range of symptoms:
- Breathlessness
- Wheezing
- Tight chest
- Persistent cough
- Symptoms often occur at night, early in the morning or during/after activity
A person's asthma symptoms can vary over time - sometimes they will have no symptoms, especially when asthma is well-controlled. Symptoms often vary from person to person.
If you would like to find out more about asthma please click here.
Buxwear Uniform Shop - Casual Work
The Buxwear Uniform Shop onsite at our College are looking for a casual worker.
If you are interested, please contact the Uniform Shop on 0419 400 644.
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is located on-site (behind the gymnasium) and is open on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm - 4pm and Saturdays from 9am until 12:30pm during school terms. It will however, be closed on Saturday, 29th October.
We ask that you ensure that your child is in full school uniform each day and if this is not the case, please send a note advising when they will be in full school uniform.
We remind parents that:
- Shoes must be black, polishable, lace-up school shoes.
- Hoodies are not permitted at school at any time.
- Tracksuit pants are not a part of the uniform.
- The green polo shirt is part of the PE uniform and not for general use.
We appreciate your assistance with this matter.
Saver Plus
Saver Plus is a free financial education program where parents can plan ahead for school expenses and get up to $500 for education costs.
To find out more please click on this link.
To be eligible for Saver Plus, you must have all of the following
- Have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card AND an eligible Centrelink payment*
- Be in school yourself OR have a child in school (can be starting school next year)
- Have regular income from work (either yourself or your partner)*
- Be 18+ years old
* Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible, see the Saver Plus terms and conditions for more information.
Holiday Camps
Positive Start Camps have been extended from 2022 to the end of Term 2 2023.
Positive Start Camps is a government funded program that provides free school camps to eligible Victorian school students in Years 3 - 12. Positive Start aims to re-engage primary and secondary students and to boost their physical and emotional health and well-being in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
This is the link to access to register your expression of interest. Once this is done, the Positive Start Team will send you an email with a unique booking code and information on how to book a holiday camp.
State Schools' Relief Fund
State Schools' Relief is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation that supports the needs of disadvantaged government school students by providing new school uniforms, school shoes and a host of other essential educational resources, including learning devices.
Their service ensures that all students can attend school in warmth and comfort with a greater sense of belonging and improved self-esteem, which in turn assists students to engage in their learning and strengthen their educational outcomes.
If you need financial assistance with your child's education, please contact your child's team leader in the first instance to discuss your situation.
Please visit this link for more information.
Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project
The Pakenham Level Crossing project is well underway. As part of the works the pedestrian crossings will be closed intermittently at McGregor Road over the next few months. Please note that only one crossing will be closed at a time and detour pedestrians to the side that is open.
Detour signs have been placed, as well as “caution pedestrians crossing” signs, in the area.
Below you will find the latest construction update and the detour map routes for your information.
Detour Maps
Click here to see the latest construction update
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