Administration News
Compass Handy Hints
To enter a previous unexplained absence on compass, via the App on your phone you will need to go to...
* the grid at the bottom right of your screen that says 'more'
* click on 'open in browser' tab
* go to 'Add Attendance Note'
* go to the 'Unexplained' tab
* tap on the small box next to the absence dates that you want to amend
* tap on the 'Explain with Attendance Note' tab
* select the reason for absence and save.
Please call our office or drop in if you have any questions or concerns.
If your child will be attending school late or will be collected early, it is preferred that you do not enter this onto Compass. Instead we will enter them onto Compass when you sign them in or out.
Tissues Needed in Classrooms
Dear Parents, as you can imagine, this winter is going to involve lots of sniffles and it would be greatly appreciated if each family could provide a box of tissues to their child's classroom. These will keep us all going during the winter and spring months.
Thank you for your support
Camp Australia Open on Curriculum Days
Camp Australia will be providing care for students on the following Curriculum days:
Friday 10th June, Monday 11th July & Tuesday 12th July.
Parents need to book these dates early as there is a cap of 56 students on these dates.
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.
Camps, Sports & Excursions Funding (CSEF)
Dear Parents
In 2015 the Victorian Government unveiled a new $148 million initiative to ensure all Victorian students can take part in school trips and sporting activities. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides payments for eligible students to attend camps, sports and excursions.
Families holding an eligible Centrelink Health Care, Pensioner Concession or Veterans Affairs Gold card or are a temporary foster parent are able to apply. The cards must be valid as of the first day of term 1(28th January 2022) or term 2 (26th April 2022).
$125 per year will be paid for eligible primary school students. Payments will go directly to the school and be tied to the student. These funds can only be used for school camps, swimming, excursions, incursions and outdoor education programs. Any money unspent at the end of the year will carry over to the next school year for the same purpose.
If you are eligible to receive this payment, please collect a form from our school office or down load the form from the attached link
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office on 5256 1411.