Christway College Connection

HCC News and Announcements

Primary Winter Uniform

As the cold and wet weather increases, a friendly reminder to please be sending your child to school in the correct Winter Uniform, as found on pages 9 and 10 of the Primary Diary. 

 

We understand that children need warmth and protection from the elements, so we ask that any additional clothing aligns with our uniform policy. This includes navy coats, white/navy/maroon scarves,and the school beanie. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Pete Bunyon

Head of Primary

Wonder Recycling Rewards - Bread Bags 2022

Heatherton Christian College has signed up again this year to be a part of the ‘Wonder Recycling Rewards Program’. This is an initiative where bread bags (of any brand) are recycled and turned into playground equipment. Bread tags are not being collected this year.

 

For every 5kg of bread bags collected, the College earns reward points with RHSports, which can then be claimed for sporting equipment. By participating in the program, HCC is also entered into a draw to win an exercise circuit made from recycled plastic!

 

Collections will continue until Friday 9 September. The collection box has been placed in the auditorium, just outside the College office. 

 

We encourage all families to participate in the program by collecting bread bags and to take the opportunity to engage with their children about recycling and sustainability.

2023 Prep

For families who have children commencing Prep 2023, please collect enrolment forms from the College office or contact our enrolments officer, Rebecca Bunyon at enrolments@hcc.vic.edu.au for the relevant application forms. 

 

The deadline is the end of Term 2, in order to guarantee a place in 2023. 

Head of Campus Tours

If you know of any friends or family who are interested in enrolling at Heatherton Christian College, we have a Head of Campus Tour on Friday 17 June, 10:00am – 11:00am

This can be booked via the website or using this link Head of Campus Tour.

Financial Assistance for CSEF (Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund)

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
  • $225 for secondary school students

HOW TO APPLY

New applicants should contact the College office to   obtain a CSEF application form or download from the website below. 

 

If you applied for CSEF at your child's school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances. 

 

You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:

  • new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools this year.
  • changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this year.

Please check with the College office if you are unsure.                                                                                                                                                               

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about CSEF visit:https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.aspx