Admin. News
Book collection day – Monday, 18 January 2016
Campion Education will have resources for sale and collection at the Blakeley Road campus on Monday, 18 January from 10am to 7pm. From 17 December, all resource orders will need to be submitted directly to Campion. Resources lists are available online at http://www.csc.vic.edu.au/?page_id=2046 and Campion can be contacted on 1300 433 982 or www.campion.com.au.
Mentor Day – Friday, 29 January 2016
Mentor Group meetings are scheduled for Friday, 29 January 2016 on both campuses. This is a chance for you and your child/ren to meet their mentor teacher for 2016 to ensure a smooth transition into the 2016 school year. The SMT system will be available from 2.00pm on Friday, 22 January 2016 for bookings. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact either campus (Blakeley Road 5479 1111 or Etty Street 5479 4222) and we will arrange a meeting time for you. The office will reopen for 2016 on Wednesday, 27 January. Further information will be mailed to you in mid January 2016.
School Photos – Friday, 29 January 2016
Mentor Day also includes school photos. If your child is in Yr 7 – 9 and attending the Blakeley Road campus, please ensure they are in uniform for the photos.
Uniform Shop – Opening Times
The Uniform Shop at the Blakeley Road campus will be open on the Book Collection day, Monday 18 January from 9am to 7pm and on Mentor Day, Friday 29 January from 9am to 4pm.
2016 Payment Schedule – Essential, Voluntary and Optional Items
Thank you to staff and parents/carers who have responded positively to the new format for the 2016 Payment Schedule. The aim of this format is to allow parents and carers to more easily determine the essential payments required for core and elective subjects and clearly list the voluntary and optional items as per the Department of Education and Training (DET) Parent Payment policy.
This year, more information regarding the application of this policy has been provided to schools by DET. This information has enabled CSC to review the payment schedule and make adjustments where required. If you have any questions regarding these payments, please contact Elissa O’Connor, Business Manager on 5479 1111.
Bring Your Own Device – Notebook Purchase Options
Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a vital part of the school curriculum with students using their devices to connect to online learning resources. For more information on notebook requirements and purchase options, please go to www.csc.vic.edu.au, click on the Publications tab, and select Top End Technology or LWT (Learning with Technologies) Portal. At the time of writing, Top End Technology provide more value for money and convenient service options and LWT provide an optional payment plan.
Camps, Sport and Excursion Fund (CSEF)
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides payments for eligible students to attend camps, sports and excursions.
Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply with $225 per year paid for eligible secondary school students. Payments are made directly to the school and are tied to the student. Year 7 students (in 2016) who are CSEF recipients are also automatically eligible for a uniform package.
Applications for CSEF funding can be obtained through the school or online at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/Pages/csef.aspx?Redirect=1#link12.