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Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability ‘Collection Notice’
All schools in Australia, including Independent and Catholic schools, will participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability this year.
The Data Collection is an annual count of the number of students with disability receiving educational adjustments to support their participation in education on the same basis as students without disability.
All education agencies are now required under the Australian Education Regulation 2013 to provide information on a student’s level of education, disability and level of adjustment to the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.* Data will continue to be de-identified prior to its transfer to the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. No student’s identity will be provided to the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.
The collection of this information from states and territories will inform future policy and program planning in relation to students with disability.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal, Michelle Crofts, on 4243 0500 or the Victorian Department of Education and Training Data Collection Hotline on (03) 9651 3621. For questions after 7 August 2015, please call the Australian Government Department of Education and Training on 1300 566 046.
* For more information on Schedule 3—Amendments for the collection of data on students who are persons with a disability Australian Education Regulation 2013 see: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2014L01723/Html/Text#_Toc404934419
SchoolMate App
What is SchoolMate? SchoolMate is an app for Victorian parents to help them understand what their kids are learning and to get more involved in their education.
Who is SchoolMate for? Parents of Prep to Year 10 students in Victorian government schools.
How can I get SchoolMate? You can download it now for free from the App Store and Google Play. Just search for ‘SchoolMate’.
Does SchoolMate work on all phones and tablets? SchoolMate works on all iPhone 4s, 5s and 6s and iPads. It also works on Android phones and tablets.
What does SchoolMate provide? SchoolMate:
· shows parents a snapshot of what their children are learning in each subject, at each year level according to the Victorian curriculum (AusVELS)
· provides tips for parents about what they can do at home to help their child’s learning
· suggests related apps, books, events and activities relevant to each subject area.
Who created SchoolMate? The Department of Education and Training’s Communications Division, with lots of help from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, educators from Victoria’s professional teaching associations and parents associations.
Will SchoolMate be updated? Yes, and the Department would love to hear from anyone who has ideas for future updates to SchoolMate. As this is our first release, we want to know what you like and what we can improve. The Department welcomes feedback from Victorian parents, teachers and those in the education community. Please get in touch: online.comms.unit@edumail.vic.gov.au
New Financial AssistanceInformation for Parents - CSEF
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)
Please find attached information and an application form for the new Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund. CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the cost of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
Please complete the attached CSEF application form or collect a copy from the General Office and return, together with a copy of your eligible Centrelink Health Care card, to the school as soon as possible. Applications close 26th June 2015.
Please note: There is no age limit - if the student is over 16 years and has a Health Care card in their name, they may claim.
CSEF eligibility will be subject to your concession card being successfully validated with Centrelink on the first day of either term 2 (13th April 2015) or term 3 (13th July 2015).
CAMPION Education
CHANGE TO OPERATING HOURS
As of Monday April 20, 2015 Campion Education will be opening on
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
UNTIL MID OCTOBER
Any queries, please contact Customer Service on 1300 433 982
Or Dominic on 0401 699 780 (contact for teachers)
Campion Education (Aust) Pty Ltd
36 Little Myers Street
Geelong Vic 3219
Website: campion.com.au
SOUTHERN CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGE- "LEARN OUT YOURSELF"
As Marcel Proust, a late 19th Century novelist wrote: “ the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but having new eyes”. Volunteer to host an international high school student arriving into Australia in July 2015 through Southern Cross Cultural Exchange and prepare to be amazed at the way this unique and rewarding opportunity helps your family to become closer, to understand themselves better and see the world in a new light.
Carefully selected students will arrive in July for one term, one semester or two semesters from France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. They will attend a local High School, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive health insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange.
To enquire about becoming a volunteer host family visit us at www.scce.com.au; email scceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our international student profiles and capture the spirit of family and friendship.
SOUTHERN CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Tel: +61 (03) 9775 4711
Fax: +61 (03) 9775 4971
Toll Free: 1800 500 501
Post: Locked Bag 1200, Mt Eliza, Victoria, Australia 3930
Web: www.scce.com.au
Email: robert.l@scce.com.au
School Holiday Program
Please see a list of activities running during school holidays, supported by the City of Greater Geelong.
Lego ExhibitionPoint Lonsdale20th- 21st June 2015
Science Activities for Students in Years 9 and 10 in 2015.
Hands-on science.
The Science Experience is a fun 3 or 4 days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students at locations like Federation Uni in Ballarat, RMIT in Melbourne and The Gordon in Geelong. Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work. Check out the link below for more information or talk with Mrs Toone if you are interested.
Sponsorship through Rotary is available.
A MUST if you love your science!
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