Administration News
Walk-A-Thon/Colour Run
Our fundraising colour run is going to be held on Thursday 24th
November. All students have been given notes with details of the event and how it will be run on the day. More information has been sent home via Compass and is on our fundraising page of our Newsletter. The permission form for each student, along with money raised, needs to be returned to our office no later than Wednesday 23rd November.
Students will be unable to participate if we do not get signed permission
from a parent or guardian.
Scooters needed for Sports Program
Our sports program is in need of some scooters. If you have one at home that your child has out grown and you would be happy to donate to our sports program, please drop it in at our office.
Curriculum Day on Friday 25th November
Unfortunately Camp Australia are unable to offer care for students on this day.
Camps, Sports & Excursions Funding (CSEF)
Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are a 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 annual CSEF amount per student is:
- $125 for primary school students
DCS Uniform Supplies
DCS clothing and all our school uniform requirements can now be ordered online via the following website:
https://www.dcsuniforms.com.au/collections/surfside-primary-school
Each Thursday, DCS will deliver orders to our school, free of charge
DCS can also post to any address for a fee of $10 (no postage box addresses)
For any exchanges parents can call 93982222 or email sales@dcsuniforms.com.au and alternatively parents can call Fred on 0425796053.
RAT (Rapid Antigen Testing) Kits
If your family need more RAT Kits please contact our office and we will arrange for some to be sent home or you can come and collect anytime.
Student Attendance
Dear Parents, if you child/children will be arriving at school late there is no need to enter this onto Compass, instead we will enter them on to the system when they arrive via the school office.
If you are going to collect your child/children early from school please email their class teacher via Compass, asking them to send your child to the office with their bag at a specific time for you to sign them out.
Unfortunately we are unable to call students over the intercom, unless it is recess, lunchtime or from 3pm.
Start: 8:45am
Finish 3:15pm
Recess 10:45-11:20am
Lunch 1:15-2:15pm
Thank you to all of the families who have been informing the class teacher's, via Compass, of your children leaving school early, and having them ready at the office for collection. This has relieved the work load in the admin area and is very much appreciated.