Parent Information
Parent Payment Information
Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard Victorian curriculum and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary. Nevertheless, the ongoing support of our families ensures that our school is able to offer the best possible education and provisions for our students. We want to thank you for all your support, whether that’s through fundraising or volunteering your time. This makes a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.
Financial Support for Families
Westall Secondary College understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) – Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. Each family receives $225 per year paid for each eligible secondary school student. Payments are made directly to the school and are linked to the student. If you applied last year, you do not need to re-apply unless your circumstances have changed.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.a
For families who elect to pay the Voluntary contributions School Council is offering the following options for payment of the Charges and Contributions:
a) Full amount at the beginning of Term 1, or
b) Payment at the beginning of each Term (4 instalments), or
c) Half-yearly payment: beginning of Terms 1 and 3 (2 instalments).
For a confidential discussion about alternative payment arrangements, contact: 9546 3233 or
email westall.sc@education.vic.gov.au -attention to
Mark Henderson - Assistant Principal - Year levels 7 to 9 OR
Sue Simadri Assistant Principal - Year levels 10 to 12
Payments can be made via Compass, credit card, BPay, or Eftpos. Please contact our office on 9546 3233 for further details.
Please note: Our office hours are 8:30am to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday during the school term.
Updating Your Contact, Custody and Medical Information
Have you moved house or changed phone numbers?
If so, please remember to fill in a ‘Change of Details’ form (attached below). The form can also be collected from the General Office. Please return this form as soon as possible. It is important that we have your most current details for general purposes and in the case of an emergency. It is also important that you keep your mobile phone and email address details up to date on Compass. This is to ensure you do not miss out on vital information, including student attendance alerts, student report information, curriculum days, etc. Similarly, with emergency contact details, any custody arrangements and medical details, please ensure these are current.
Homestay Information
Westall SC College Blazer $150.00
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Sustainable Schools
Second-Hand Textbooks and Uniforms
Police Safety Advice
Autism Connect
Kingston Youth Services
FRIDAY FEELS JAM SESSION
As part of the Victorian Youth Festival held for the month of September, Kingston Youth Services is hosting a special, one off acoustic music night - Friday Feels Jam Session!
Featuring an incredible line-up of local artists:
- Reachell Hernandez
- Monica Casaceli
- Seb Ashton
- Olivia Giannikopoulos
- Sarah Carino
Join us for a night filled with great tunes, chill vibes, beanbags, fairy lights, snacks, chats, fun and all the feels!
Friday 16 September 20225.30pm to 8pm Platform 81, 81 Albert Street Mordialloc 3195
Tickets are FREE, register yours before they sell out.
This event is for young people 12-25 years with a connection to the City of Kingston (live, work, study). Drug, alcohol and smoke-free. No pass-outs. Management and staff reserve the right to refuse entry.
GLITTER AND GLOW
Express yourself in colour and get ready to glow! The FReeZA Platform 81 Events Crew are proud to present 2022 Glitter and Glow - an event to celebrate all our LGBTIQA+ youth in the City of Kingston.
Join us for a fluorescent, shimmery and FABULOUS social dance event filled with your favourite hits, games and laughter amidst an explosion of colour, glitter and GLOW!
Bring on your most brilliant and glowing outfits expressing who you are and get ready to dance the night away. Spread the word, and invite your friends - this is an event you don’t want to miss. Prizes for best dressed given out, a photo booth, the best beats from our live DJ, drag queen performances and so much more!
Thursday 29 September 2022, 6pm to 9pm.
Kingston Arts Centre Tickets are FREE and limited – book yours ASAP!
This event is for young people in high school with a connection to the City of Kingston (live, work, study). Drug, alcohol and smoke-free. No pass-outs. Management and staff reserve the right to refuse entry
SAVERPLUS - YEAR 7 PACK RESOURCE INFORMATION
Hi,
As we reach September many of you are preparing for new students starting Year 7 next year. We know that starting high school is an expensive time for parents. Saver Plus is a resource that supports parents to plan ahead for school expenses, matching what they save up to $500.
Share Saver Plus with your Year 7 parents to help ease the cost of the transition.
We are hosting a Saver Plus information session for parents next week and we would love it if you could share the information attached with your school community.
How to share Saver Plus:
- Put Saver Plus flyers in the information packs for your Year 7 students starting next year
- Share the PNG (image) attached in your school app, newsletter and social media with the blurb I’ve written. Hyperlink the image with the link below
- Print the Saver Plus flyer and Information Session details and send it home with children of all year levels
Text for School App/Newsletter/FB:
Saver Plus is a great resource for families saving for school costs. Build your financial confidence, find out about community resources, and get up to $500 for education costs.
Join their information session next week on Wednesday September 21st, 2022 (12-1pm) to learn more.
Click on the link below to register for the session.
https://forms.office.com/r/zPTAvyaP5e
Please reach out if you have any questions or would like me to hold an information session just for your school.
Kind Regards,
Lynn Jacob (She/Her)
Saver Plus – Community Engagement Specialist I Brotherhood of St Laurence
E: EnquiriesSP@bsl.org.au I M 0407 817 758
Please note I do not work Fridays