Important Information This Week
IMPORTANT DATES
CELEBRATING CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2024
This year's theme is ‘See, I am making all things New’ (Revelation 21:5) A New Dialogue of Love, Hope and Joy.
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Sale celebrated Catholic Education Week from 17 May to 24 May 2024. It is an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful achievements of Catholic schools and
highlight the inspiring life of Catholic schools today. The theme emphasises the belief that transformation and renewal are possible in all aspects of life through individual choices. By following the life and teachings of Jesus, and embracing principles of compassion, peace, goodness, and justice, individuals can contribute to a more hopeful and joyful world, sowing seeds of positivity and hope. Unfortunately this year we had to postpone our grandparents day until a later date . Classes created year level posters and were filmed expressing why they love their Catholic school. Our choir also filmed an item, this video will be sent home for parents to view.
GRADE 2 - CLASS POSTER
VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY -DROUIN CONFERENCE
This is a group of people who give their time to help the needy in our community with food and other expenses. We meet fortnightly on Thursdays at 10.00 am and we visit those in need three times per week. If there is anyone who would be interested in coming to our meeting and helping with our visits and helping those in need, we would love to hear from you. Both Catholics and non-Catholics are welcome.
If you are interested please contact Barbara Durand on 0414 965 079 or email Drouin.conf.pres@svdp-vic.org.au
STUDENT ABSENCES
All student absences should be communicated to the office by 10 am daily. In addition to Class Dojo, student absences can be communicated via the Parent Access Module (PAM) which comes directly to the Administration Office. In addition to daily absences, PAM can be used to record family holidays and occurrences which are likely to be multiple day absences.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
THURSDAY 30TH MAY
On Thursday, May 30th, Schoolpix will be attending to capture our student’s school photos.
All students must be dressed in full WINTER school uniform.
All students must also be wearing black school shoes and their jumpers.
Please do not send your child to school dressed in sports uniform.
Children who usually have PE classes on a Thursday are asked to please bring their sports shoes in their schoolbag. It is most important that all students are dressed in a presentable and uniform manner.
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GIRLS. . . . . . WINTER Blue tartan tunic Royal blue polo shirt with school logo Navy blue tights or long navy blue socks Black lace-up or buckle, leather shoes Royal blue windcheater/jumper with school logo Black lace-up or buckle, leather shoes |
BOYS. . . . . . WINTER Dark grey trousers Royal blue polo shirt with school logo Royal blue windcheater/jumper with school logo Grey socks Black lace-up or buckle, leather shoes |
SCHOOL FEES
School Fees for Term 1 & 2 are now due and payable. Statements have been forwarded to all fee payers, please ensure you check your statement and bring your account up to date as necessary. All school fees must be finalised in the year that they are incurred.
Direct debit payments can be arranged at any time, please contact Beck Bradley (03) 5623 7222 or admin@stidrouin.catholic.edu.au to discuss payment options.
SCHOOL FEE CONCESSIONS
2024 School Fees Concession Program Financial Hardship
Eligible Centrelink Concession Card (CCC) Holder
Information for Applicants
Aim: To assist school families experiencing financial hardship in accessing a Catholic Primary education for their child/ren.
Confidentiality: At all times, the dignity and privacy of those seeking a fee concession will be respected.
Level of Concession: School office staff can advise applicants of the concessional fee to be charged. This concessional fee is fixed annually by the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited. Approved applicants will be charged only the concessional fee which will cover all standard school fees and levies including any charges remaining for camps, sports, and excursions after the application of the Camps, Sports, Excursion Fund (CSEF) benefit.
Eligible Concession Cards: Centrelink issues a number of concession cards for a variety of reasons. Some cards have a generous or no income test and therefore holders of these cards are ineligible for a fee concession under Category One. Only CCC’s that are eligible for CSEF are eligible for the School Fees Concession Program.
The following CCC’s are the most common cards that are eligible for CSEF. The CCC type is specified as a two or three-letter code printed on the concession card.
- YA or YAL – Youth Allowance
- PPS – Parenting Payment Single
- PPP – Parenting Payment Partnered
- DSP – Disability Support Pension
- NSA – New Start Allowance
- LI – Low Income
- FA – Family Tax Benefit
- SA or SKA - Sickness Allowance
- CAR - Carer Allowance
- ABA or ABY - Schooling Applicant
- AGE - Age Pension
- AUS - Austudy
- HCC - Health Care Card
- PTA - Partnered Allowance
- SPL - Special Benefit
- WID or WFD or WFA – Widow Allowance/Pension
- The CCC must be issued in the name of the fee payer and list the students for whom the concession is to be applied.
- The expiry date of the card must be on or after 1 January of the year (2024) for which the concession is to be applied.
- If an eligible concession card expires after the start of the year, the concessional fee rate will still be applied for the entire year.
- If a family becomes eligible during the course of a school year, then a pro-rata concession may be granted.
Lodgement of Application: Applications for 2024 close on Friday 28th June 2024, please lodge your application immediately for your card to be checked and a pro-rata concession to be applied if applicable.
The following application forms must be completed and are available from the school office:
- Complete the school’s application form & the Direct Debit Request (DDR) Service Agreement (or Centrepay application form)
- Submit the completed forms and present a valid CCC for verifying and copying.
- Complete and return the CSEF application form immediately after receiving it from the school.
Important Notes:
- The concession is automatic for a parent/guardian responsible for the school fees, who holds an eligible CCC.
- Any offer of a concession is subject to the applicant entering into a DDR Service Agreement or CentrePay arrangement for a regular payment plan of remaining fees (either weekly or fortnightly payments preferred). Any default in payment may result in the concession being withdrawn.
- The Direct Debit form is available from the school office or the CentrePay application form is available online at https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/forms/sa325.
- A CSEF application must be submitted for a concession to be granted.
- A new application must be made for each school year.
- Where the fee account is split, the concession applies to only that portion payable by the eligible cardholder.
- All families requesting, or receiving, a fee concession must notify the school should their financial circumstances change sufficiently to affect the level of concession offered or if cards are cancelled.
Please complete the below concession request forms and return to admin together with a copy of your valid concession card before Friday 28th June 2024.