News from the General Office
2023 College Contributions
Your support of the 2023 Curriculum Contributions including Frances the Hope Dog, Student Wellbeing Program, First Aid and Grounds is greatly appreciated. If you generously made a Building or Library donation, you should have had your receipt emailed to you by now. Please keep this as a tax deduction.
It isn’t too late to make a contribution. You can do this through your Compass Parent Portal, ring the office for a Credit Card Payment or by using your unique Family BPay biller code. If you have any questions regarding ‘Recurring Contributions’ (Payment Plans) or other fee related enquiries, Sandra Nebl can be contacted in person at the Main Administration Office, via email at sandra.nebl@education.vic.gov.au or by telephoning 9871 4888 on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
Camps / Sports / Excursions Fund (CSEF)
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps, and sporting activities. The allowance of $225 is assessed and paid to the school on a yearly basis and is dependent on eligibility. Applications for this years’ CSEF closes on 23 June 2023.
If you know that you have a CSEF Credit amount (you can ring the school office to check this), please note that you are able to use the ‘Use CSEF’ function for paying and consenting to Events in Compass.
2023 Instrumental Music Program
The Heathmont College Instrumental Music Program is going from strength to strength! Russell Bannister-Music Coordinator and his team of Instrumental staff are happy to speak to students about the program. There are still available places if your child would like to start lessons. Just complete the application form Click HERE to access the 2023 Application Form and email Russell on: russell.bannister@education.vic.gov.au
This Program is an opt-in, extra-curricular Program provided by the College and as such, attracts a $200 yearly compulsory fee.
Facilities – Student Lockers
All students at Heathmont College have access to a locker. This is to ensure they have a space for their backpacks, books and electronic devices. Please speak to your child regarding responsibility of their property with the understanding if items are stolen then you as a parent/carer will have to replace them. New locks ($20) and second-hand locks ($10) are available for purchase at the office.
Compass - A reminder that you can download the Compass app from Google Play or the App Store™. Chose Heathmont College from the dropdown list and enter your unique login details. Visit compass.education/guide -support to access the Compass online parent guide with step-by-step instructions on how to use Compass and the Compass app.
Compass Events
Please check your Compass Parent Portal at least twice a week for upcoming Incursion, Excursion and Sporting Events as cut-off dates for Consent and or Payments will be strictly enforced. A tight turnaround is required due to transport requirements, attendance limits, first aid packs to be organised etc. The re-opening of Events after the cut-off date will only be done in exceptional circumstances.
Compass Attendance
If your student is going to be late for school, please add an ‘Attendance Note’. You can use the drop-down for the reason and add the applicable start time. Students are required to sign in at the office when arriving late to school. If your student is leaving during the day for an appointment, you can also use the above method and add the actual time that they are away from school.
Student ID Cards and College Photos
All students have now received their 2023 Compass Student ID Card. These cards will be valid until the end of April 2024 and should be retained for use until then. If your child has lost their 2023 card, a new one will need to be ordered and paid for through Compass.
Heathmont College Office Staff