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Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund (CSEF)
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.
CSEF can be used as payment towards:
- School camps/trips
- Swimming and other school-organised sporting programs
- Excursions/incursions
To claim CSEF payments you need to have a valid Health Care Card or a valid Pension card.
See examples of these cards below:
The annual CSEF amount that students will receive is:
- $125 for primary school students.
- $225 for secondary school students.
The CSEF funding does not cover Essential Education Items.
How to apply
Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form, complete the form and we’ll take a copy of your valid Health Care Card or valid Pension card.
Please see below information in different languages:
Applications for CSEF close on 13th August so please contact the office by no later than Wednesday 11th August if you are eligible for this funding and haven’t already applied.
Clare Najdovski
Finance Manager
Latest News
08.06.21 On-site Supervision
Dear parents and carers,
This afternoon, we have been informed by the Department of Education and Training that Victoria will go into a lockdown as of 8pm tonight.
The restrictions will be in place from 8:00pm Thursday the 5th of August for a seven-day period.
Following advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, all Victorian schools will move to a period of remote and flexible learning from Friday 6th August to 12th August inclusive.
As with other remote and flexible learning periods, our school will provide restricted on-site supervision for students in the following categories:
– Children where both parents and/or carers are authorised workers who cannot work from home, work for an essential provider and where no other supervision arrangements can be made.
– Where there are two parents/carers, both must be authorised workers, working outside the home in order for their children to be eligible for on-site provision.
– For single parents/ carers, the authorised worker must be working outside the home in order for their children to be eligible for on-site provision.
– Children experiencing vulnerability.
If your child requires on-site supervision, please access this Google form and fill in before bringing your child to school.
https://forms.gle/JCmXs2d7Snw7QErm9
The same arrangements apply to our Outside School Hours Care service.
Kind regards,
Sadia Toqeer and Christina Arnold
Assistant Principals
School Operations Team
08.04.21 Covid Safe Behaviours
Dear Families and Carers,
To ensure our continued focus on Covid safe behaviours at Truganina College please take note of the following important points.
Face Masks
As directed by the Victorian Chief Health Officer, from 11.59 pm Thursday 15 July, families and all students aged 12 or older must always wear a face mask indoors and outdoors at school.
Physical Distancing
Please ensure that you are physically distancing 1.5m at all times.
All families must minimise time on site. If required to be onsite, please exit as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact Truganina College on 9368 9800.
07.29.21 Arrangements for dropping off students
Dear Families,
Thank you for making alternative arrangements for dropping your child at school in the mornings in order to limit the number of people onsite. Please ensure you also make arrangements for the afternoons to follow covid safe requirements.
Thank you,
School Operations
Monday 23rd August 2021 Curriculum Day
Monday 23rd August is a Curriculum Day.
No students are to attend school on this day.
07.28.21 Return to School Update
Dear parents/carers,
The Victorian Government has announced new arrangements for schools in Victoria from and including Wednesday 28 July 2021.
Based on advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, schools in Victoria will return to face-to-face learning and teaching for all students from and including Wednesday 28 July 2021.
This means all students are expected to attend on-site and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programs operating in schools will also resume full operations from and including Wednesday 28 July 2021.
To keep our school safe, we will continue and have introduced some important operational changes. This includes:
- Staggered end of the day with Foundation to year 6 students finishing at 2:45pm and years 7-9 finishing at 3pm.
- Families limit being on-site, this includes drop off and pick up from outside gates where possible and if on-site leave for entry/exit gates promptly. Please discuss entry and exit with your child before arriving at school and make a note in planners to support Classroom Teachers knowing your plans.
- Call or email Administration where possible to limit accessing the front building.
- Use QR codes available if required to enter Administration buildings.
- No access to classrooms.
Face masks:
There has been no change to the face mask advice, which will continue to apply to all school settings, including any Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programs:
- Secondary school students aged 12 or older must wear a face mask at all times indoors and outdoors when at school, including when attending an OSHC program, unless a lawful exception applies.
- Children under 12 years of age and students at primary school are not required to wear face masks when at school, or when attending an OSHC program.
- Face masks are mandatory for all school students aged 12 or older on public transport and when in taxis or ride-share vehicles. This includes travelling to and from school on public transport or in a vehicle with others not from your household.
Thank you for your continued support during this time. As always, please don’t hesitate to communicate with your Classroom Teacher or Assistant Principal if you have any queries.
Regards,
Christopher Pugh
Acting Principal
07.23.21 Remote and Flexible Learning - WebEx
It was great to see so many students on WebEx this morning. Students and teachers have shown enthusiasm toward their continued learning utilising digital platforms WebEx, SeeSaw and Google Classroom.
Our WebEx explicit teaching will continue on Monday and Tuesday.
- All class Morning Routine sessions begin at 8:35am.
- This will be followed by Small Group Instruction at 9am. Teachers will let your child know if they are engaged in small group instruction for the day.
- All class Afternoon Reflection sessions begin at 2:00pm.
Learning Experiences for next week will be uploaded on Monday, 25 July at 8.30 am.
As always, if you have any questions please contact your child’s classroom teacher via Compass, SeeSaw, Google Classroom, email or phone when they call to check in.
Kind regards
Chelsea Nolan
Lead Curriculum – Digital Learning
07.21.21 Remote and Flexible Learning - Webex
Thank you for your ongoing resilience, flexibility, and calmness throughout remote and flexible learning, ensuring our students can be focused and ready to learn.
From Thursday 22nd July, students will have the opportunity to engage in two Webex sessions each day. The following Webex sessions are in place.
- All Class Morning Routine Sessions begin at 8:35am.
- This will be followed by small-group instruction at 9am. Teachers will let your child know if they are engaged in small group instruction for the day.
- All Class Afternoon Reflection Sessions begin at 2:00pm.
You will receive information with log-in details for your child’s Webex session by the end of the day. Please check your emails and Compass newsfeed to access this information. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your child’s classroom teacher.
We look forward to seeing your child on Webex tomorrow.
Kind regards,
Xavier O’Halloran
Community Engagement Team
07.20.21 Remote Learning Update
The Department of Education and Training has provided an update that the current circuit breaker lockdown will continue until midnight Tuesday 27th July.
Current Remote and Flexible Learning arrangements will continue to be provided for all students via Compass with a gradual build of further online learning opportunities to come.
Remote and flexible learning
Information regarding your child’s learning will be available on Compass tomorrow morning – please have this application installed on your phone/device with notifications switched on. Our administration team can help if needed to access Compass, please call (03) 9368 9800 if support is needed.
On-site supervision
Our school will provide on-site supervision for students in the following categories:
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Children whose parents and/or carers are authorised workers who cannot work from home and where no other supervision arrangements can be made, including children of teachers in government schools who are required to return to work on-site.
Children experiencing vulnerability:
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children in out-of-home care
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children deemed vulnerable by a government agency, funded family or family violence service, and assessed as requiring education and care outside the family home
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children identified by a school or early childhood service as vulnerable, (including via referral from a government agency, or funded family or family violence service, homeless or youth justice service or mental health or other health service)
If your child requires on-site supervision please access this link https://forms.gle/3w2baQGh7TJmQR9v5
Your child’s attendance will be confirmed through our Administration Team.
Face masks
Year 7-9 students aged 12 or older must always wear a face mask at school, including when attending an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, unless an exception applies.
Children under 12 years of age and students in Foundation – Year 6 are not required to wear face masks when at school, or when attending an OHSC program.
Face masks are mandatory for all school students aged 12 or older when travelling to and from school.
Regards,
School Operations team
07.15.21 COVIDSafe Settings for Victoria Update
Please find below, an update as of 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 14 July 2021, if you live in Victoria.
- There are no restrictions on the reasons to leave home but staying COVIDSafe remains important.
- There are no limits on the distance you can travel.
- You can have up to 15 people visit your home per day (including dependants other than infants under 12 months).
- Patients at hospitals and care facilities can have two visitors at a time and up to five visitors per day. End of life patients can have two visitors at a time and there is no total limit per day.
- Face masks are mandatory indoors (not at home) for anyone aged 12 and above, unless an exception applies.
- Face masks must be worn outdoors for anyone aged 12 and above if 1.5 m distance cannot be maintained, from people who are not members of your household or your intimate partner.
- If you have any symptoms, no matter how mild, you should get tested for COVID-19.
- Check-in everywhere you visit using the Service Victoria QR code app, no matter how long you spend at that location.
Further information can be found via this link: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covidsafe-settings
As further updates come through from the Department of Education and Training, they will be communicated to you promptly.
Look forward to seeing you all this morning.
Regards,
Christopher Pugh
Acting Principal
Year 7 Camp Cancellation
As per the recommendations by the Department of Education all camps/excursions have been temporarily cancelled. The year 7 camp scheduled for both week 2 and 3 have been cancelled. If we have an opportunity to reschedule the camp in the future we will let all families know. For more information please speak with your classroom teacher or call the office on (03) 9368 9800.
We share in your disappointment and apologise for any inconvenience.
07.16.21 Remote and Flexible Learning Update
Thank you once again for your continued support and flexibility as we transition to Remote and Flexible Learning.
Today (Friday 16 July), students are to complete the following learning experiences as part of Remote and Flexible Learning:
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Read a book of their choice or choose a book to read on Wushka. Please continue to encourage your child to read to achieve 300 nights of reading this year.
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Access Mathletics and complete learning experiences to build on their maths knowledge and understanding.
The Maths Mantra and the Reading Mantra, available on the College website in five different languages, will support your child’s learning during this time. Please follow the link below to access these resources.
https://truganinap9.vic.edu.au/community-engagement-in-learning/
Staff will be making phone calls to ensure continuity of learning for our students, please be aware that the phone calls will be made from staff members’ personal phones which may display private numbers.
Learning experiences for Monday and Tuesday will be uploaded on Compass at 9:00am on Monday 19th July.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher or the office at 9368 9800.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Courtney Hodgson (Leading Teacher) & Vanitha Sujith (Assistant Principal)
07.15.21 Remote Learning Update
Dear Truganina College community,
As of 5:45pm this afternoon, the Department of Education and Training has briefed me that Victoria will go into a lock down as of midnight tonight for 5 days. At this point Remote and Flexible Learning arrangements will be created by teachers tomorrow by staff for families to access via Compass Monday and Tuesday.
Remote and flexible learning
Information regarding your child’s learning will be available on Compass – please if possible have this application installed on your phone/device to receive notifications. A notification with learning expectations will come through in the morning, but please ensure your child has an opportunity to access a book to read and Mathletics until further information comes. Our administration team can help if needed to access Compass, please call (03) 9368 9800 if support is needed.
On-site supervision
Our school will provide on-site supervision for students in the following categories:
- Children whose parents and/or carers are authorised workers who cannot work from home and where no other supervision arrangements can be made, including children of teachers in government schools who are required to return to work on-site.
Children experiencing vulnerability:
- children in out-of-home care
- children deemed vulnerable by a government agency, funded family or family violence service, and assessed as requiring education and care outside the family home
- children identified by a school or early childhood service as vulnerable, (including via referral from a government agency, or funded family or family violence service, homeless or youth justice service or mental health or other health service)
If your child requires on-site supervision please access this link https://forms.gle/i1Ls4yd1WoaVNnk17 (if you have already done this you do not need to repeat the request).
Your child’s attendance will be confirmed through our Administration Team.
Face masks
Year 7-9 students aged 12 or older must always wear a face mask at school, including when attending an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, unless an exception applies.
Children under 12 years of age and students in Foundation – Year 6 are not required to wear face masks when at school, or when attending an OHSC program.
Face masks are mandatory for all school students aged 12 or older when travelling to and from school.
Regards,
Christopher Pugh
Acting Principal
07.11.21 Easing of resrictions update
The Victorian Government has announced new arrangements for schools in Victoria from and including Friday 9 July.
On the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer, restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne were brought into alignment with regional Victoria from 11.59pm Thursday 8 July 2021, which means the same COVIDSafe settings apply state-wide. These settings will remain in place for at least two weeks.
Key health messages
Face masks
- School staff (primary and secondary) and secondary school students aged 12 or older:
- are not required to wear a face mask while at school (or when attending an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program), when interacting exclusively with staff and students from their school
- must carry a face mask at all times, unless a lawful exception applies
- should wear a face mask indoors at school when interacting with external visitors, including parents/carers and staff/students from other schools.
- Children under 12 years of age and students at primary school are not required to wear face masks when at school, or when attending an OSHC program.
- Face masks are mandatory for all school staff and school students aged 12 or older on public transport and when in taxis or ride share vehicles. This includes travelling to and from school on public transport or in a vehicle with others not from your household.
- School staff and students must also abide by face mask requirements when attending public venues.
Parents, carers, and visitors must observe indoor face mask requirements. Face masks continue to be recommended outdoors when 1.5m physical distancing cannot be maintained.
QR code use on school transport
- Students should, where practical, check-in via a QR code service when travelling to and from school on public transport.
- Students are not required to check-in via a QR code service when travelling on private school buses or disability transport services, however bus services will be keeping records of students and staff accessing these services should this information be required for contact tracing.
Camps and overnight stays advice remain the same
- These can take place across Victoria with no travel restrictions. Multiple schools can attend camps providing school groups remain separated and do not share common facilities at the same time.
Travel advice
Travel restrictions between states and territories and in some remote areas of Australia are currently in place. These restrictions are implemented by individual state and territory governments and are subject to change at very short notice.
Currently, Victoria has listed a number of states and territories as orange and red zones, meaning any Victorians returning from:
- orange zones must obtain an orange zone permit to enter Victoria, isolate on arrival, get tested within 72 hours, and stay isolated until they get a negative result
- red zones must obtain a red zone permit to enter Victoria, travel directly home upon arrival, get tested at the required time points (within 72 hours of arrival and on or about day 13 post arrival) and quarantine for 14 days.
There are currently no restrictions on travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Student absence due to border restrictions
We acknowledge that due to the current situation nationally, some students may be returning from a designated orange or red zone and be required to undertake home-based quarantine on return. In such instances, these students will be provided with learning materials until they are able to return to school.
The Department of Health has sent a text message to Victorians who have recently returned from red zones to contact the DET COVID-19 Hotline if they have school aged children at home. If your family is in this situation, please contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 338 663 or the school as soon as possible to advise if your child or children will be absent due to border restrictions or quarantine requirements.
A reminder that parents, carers, and visitors must continue to adhere to density limits, follow face mask advice and check in using the QR codes when entering school buildings.
I hope everyone had a safe and happy school holidays and we look forward to welcoming you all for Term 3.
Regards,
Christopher Pugh
Acting Principal
Last Day of Term 2, First Day of Term 3
Friday 25th June is the last day of Term 2.
School finishes at 2.30pm on this day.
Monday 12th July is the first day of Term 3.
School starts at 8.35am.
Parent Engagement in Learning Course 2021
Dear Parents/ Guardians and Carers,
- Are you interested in learning some simple strategies to support your child’s learning at home?
- Will you take up the opportunity to work with small groups of students in classrooms to improve their literacy and numeracy skills?
- Are you happy to volunteer your time and contribute to the learning happening in classrooms?
Then maybe you would like to attend a Parent Engagement in Learning Course at Truganina College.
The Community Engagement in Learning Team will be running the Parent Engagement in Learning Course on Tuesday the 22nd of June at 3:30pm via WebEx. This is an opportunity for you to develop some skills you can use at home with your child to support their reading and maths, or to be a parent helper in the classroom.
To participate in the Parent Engagement in Learning Course, on Tuesday afternoon please access the following link: https://eduvic.webex.com/meet/hume.shannon.s
We look forward to seeing you online.
Regards,
Jaimie Vernon and Xavier O’Halloran
Community Engagement in Learning Team
06.11.2021 Updated advice on masks
From 11.59 pm Thursday 10 June, consistent with advice for the broader community, school staff, and secondary school students aged 12 or older, must always wear a face mask at school, indoors and outdoors.
Children under 12 years of age and students at primary school are not required to wear face masks when at school, or when attending an OHSC program.
Face masks are mandatory for all school students aged 12 or older when traveling to and from school on public transport and when in taxis or ride-share vehicles.
Parents must also observe this guidance.
Thank you,
School Operations,
Justine Ryan & Rob Nikolic
06.10.21 Return to school update
The Victorian Government has announced new arrangements for schools in Victoria from and including Friday 11 June.
Based on advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, schools in metropolitan Melbourne will return to face-to-face learning and teaching for all students from and including Friday 11 June 2021.
This means that students will return to on-site learning at school from Friday 11 June for a 8:35am start.
From 11.59pm Thursday 10 June, consistent with advice for the broader community, school staff and secondary school students aged 12 or older, must wear a face mask at school, unless an exception applies:
- in all indoor spaces
- in all outdoor spaces when 1.5m physical distance cannot be maintained
- when travelling to and from school on public transport.
Visitors and parents must also observe this guidance.
Thank you for supporting your children and our school staff this past fortnight. We look forward to seeing our students back at school with their friends and teachers, with school opening at the standard time of 8.35 Friday.
Staggered school finishing times to continue;
- Foundation to Year 6: 2.45pm
- Year 7 to Year 9: 3.00pm
The wellbeing of all our students is our priority and our school staff and teachers are here to support you and your family. Information that might be of assistance to you in talking to your child about COVID-19 is available. If you are concerned about your wellbeing or that of your child, please contact the school so we can talk with you about how we can best assist. Other sources of support include: Parent Line 13 22 89 and Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800.
A reminder that if you, your child, or a family member develops symptoms of COVID-19, you should get tested at a COVID-19 testing facility, let the school know and stay home.
Each family should regularly check the list of public exposure sites in Victoria (where a person with COVID-19 has attended), and if anyone in the family has attended a site at the times listed, follow the instructions given.
If you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, please check out the website for information and bookings. Like getting tested if you have symptoms, getting vaccinated goes a long way to keeping our communities safe and schools open.
Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or contact the school if you have any concerns or queries.
Regards,
Christopher Pugh
Acting Principal
2022 Student Planner Competition
Truganina College is excited to announce the 2022 Student Planner Competition! We are currently seeking designs from all students for:
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2022 Student Planner Foundation to Year 4
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2022 Student Planner Year 5 to 9
Please see the attached PDFs for more details.
Truganina Student Planner Competition For F To 4 2022
Truganina Student Planner Competition For 5 To 9 2022
All entries must be submitted to your Classroom Teacher by the 18th of June.
Kind regards,
John Pujol
Student Voice Representative
06.07.21 Victorian Chief Health Officer message to Victorian schools and their communities
I would like to take this opportunity to thank students, staff, teachers, parents, and carers for your cooperation during this period of increased COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. As all students in regional Victoria and year 11 and 12 students in metropolitan Melbourne return to on site learning, students and staff should feel reassured that, with the additional health and safety controls currently in place, it is safe for them to return and enjoy the important benefits of doing so.
Throughout the pandemic, Victorian schools have rapidly and successfully adapted to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, using COVIDSafe principles by reinforcing good behaviours, creating safe environments, modifying activities, and responding quickly to COVID-19 risk. I am confident that with COVIDSafe plans in place, alongside our ability to quickly identify and respond to cases, eligible students and staff can return safely to school premises.
It is crucial, however, for everyone to remain vigilant by always staying home when unwell, wearing a face mask, performing regular hand hygiene, and maintaining physical distancing from others when practical.
The school community continues to have an important role to promote COVID-19 testing when a student or staff member has any symptoms, no matter how mild, and ensuring they remain home until they are well.
Getting tested and staying home until results are known is critical to limiting community transmission.
School communities should continue to check Victorian locations where there is a risk of exposure to COVID-19 and take the required public health actions. The list of current exposure sites can be found here: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites
We encourage all members of the school community to get vaccinated if eligible. Further information on vaccinations and eligibility can be found here: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine
Adj. Clinical Prof. Brett Sutton
Victorian Chief Health Officer
06.03.21 Remote and Flexible Learning Update
The Victorian Government has communicated arrangements for schools in Victoria from and including Friday 4 June. Based on advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, all schools in metropolitan Melbourne will continue with remote and flexible learning until Thursday 10 June. This includes our school. Students who are enrolled in a school in metropolitan Melbourne but reside in regional Victoria will continue remote and flexible learning. Existing arrangements for on-site supervision of vulnerable children and the children of authorised workers continue to be in place.
Remote and flexible learning
Information regarding your child’s learning will be available on Compass – please if possible have this application installed on your phone/device to receive notifications. Our administration team can help if needed, please call (03) 9368 9800 if support is needed.
On-site supervision
Our school will provide on-site supervision for students in the following categories:
- Children whose parents and/or carers are authorised workers who cannot work from home and where no other supervision arrangements can be made, including children of teachers in government schools who are required to return to work on-site.
Children experiencing vulnerability:
- children in out-of-home care
- children deemed vulnerable by a government agency, funded family or family violence service, and assessed as requiring education and care outside the family home
- children identified by a school or early childhood service as vulnerable, (including via referral from a government agency, or funded family or family violence service, homeless or youth justice service or mental health or other health service)
If your child requires on-site supervision please access this link https://forms.gle/8jxPS9VVhfLQFyR18 (if you have already done this you do not need to repeat the request).
Your child’s attendance will be confirmed through our Administration Team.
Face masks
Year 7-9 students aged 12 or older must always wear a face mask at school, including when attending an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, unless an exception applies.
Children under 12 years of age and students in Foundation – Year 6 are not required to wear face masks when at school, or when attending an OHSC program.
Face masks are mandatory for all school students aged 12 or older when travelling to and from school.
Kind regards,
Christopher Pugh
Acting Principal
Truganina College
05.28.21 Remote and Flexible Learning Arrangements
Yesterday the Acting Premier announced new circuit breaker restrictions for Victoria to swiftly address the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
The restrictions will be in place from 11.59pm Thursday the 27th of May for a seven-day period. Following advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, all Victorian schools will move to a period of remote and flexible learning from Monday 31 May to Thursday 3 June inclusive.
Today (Friday 28th of May) will be a student-free day to allow schools time to prepare. Remote and flexible learning will begin on Monday 31 May. By 9am Monday the 31st of May, learning resources for Monday and Tuesday will be made available via Compass. Further information will be communicated by classroom teachers. Staff will be making phone calls to ensure continuity of learning for our students, please be aware that the phone calls will be made from staff members’ personal phones which may display private numbers.
As with other remote learning periods, our school will provide on-site supervision for students in the following categories:
– Children where both parents and/or carers are authorised workers who cannot work from home, work for an essential provider and where no other supervision arrangements can be made
– Where there are two parents/carers, both must be authorised workers, working outside the home in order for their children to be eligible for on-site provision
– For single parents/ carers, the authorised worker must be working outside the home in order for their children to be eligible for on-site provision
– Children experiencing vulnerability
If your child requires on-site supervision, please access this Google form;
https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2Fb1brpVyJmeXLWyzU8&data=04%7C01%7CRobert.Nikolic%40education.vic.gov.au%7Ca001689bbda849e40b3408d9216f6a47%7Cd96cb3371a8744cfb69b3cec334a4c1f%7C0%7C0%7C637577584668719778%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=y3oqo78fxEfnMNcbldUM3Y9Y8oQ1r600l7dkeR0RQdU%3D&reserved=0
The same arrangements apply to our Outside School Hours Care service.
Kind regards,
Robert Nikolic & Justine Ryan
Assistant Principals- School Operations Team
05.26.21 New COVIDsafe measures
Dear parents and carers,
The Victorian Government has announced that additional COVIDSafe measures will be in place from 6pm on Tuesday 25 May, in metropolitan Melbourne.
Changes to the COVIDSafe settings include new limits to public and private gatherings and changes to mask wearing in some settings.
Schools will remain open with the current restrictions that are in place. There are no changes to existing density rules.
If you are in metropolitan Melbourne:
- School staff and secondary school students aged 12 or older must carry a face mask at all times and wear a face mask indoors when at school, including when attending an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, unless a lawful exception applies.
- Children under 12 years of age and students at primary school are not required to wear face masks when at school, or when attending an OSHC program.
- Face masks are mandatory for all school staff and school students aged 12 or older on public transport and when in taxis or ride share vehicles. This includes travelling to and from school on public transport or in a vehicle with others not from your household.
- Teachers and education support staff are not required to wear face masks while teaching, but those who wish to do so, can.
If you are in Regional Victoria:
- Individuals aged 12 years and over (inclusive of staff, students, and visitors) must always carry a face mask – unless a lawful exception applies.
- Face masks are mandatory for people aged 12 years and older on public transport and when in taxis or ride share vehicles or touring vehicles. This includes travelling to and from school on public transport.
Visitors and parents continue to be welcome at our school but must also observe face mask requirements.
These restrictions travel with secondary students who live in metropolitan Melbourne if they attend a school in regional Victoria. Secondary students who live in regional Victoria but attend a school in metropolitan Melbourne also need to comply with mask requirements for metropolitan Melbourne.
School camps and excursions in both metropolitan and regional Victoria can continue if face mask requirements are followed.
These measures are aimed at giving health authorities the best opportunity to stop the spread of the virus in our community.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to implement COVIDSafe practices at our school. We will continue to provide updates via Compass and our College website as we receive them from the Department of Education and Training.
Regards,
Christopher Pugh
Acting Principal
Curriculum Days Thursday 27th and Friday 28th May
There is no school for students on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th May 2021.
04.28.21 Message from the Victorian Chief Health Officer
I would like to take this opportunity to thank students, staff, teachers, parents, and carers for ensuring a safe and successful start to the 2021 school year and to thank you for your cooperation during the short period of remote learning in February during the circuit breaker restrictions.
As Term 2 commences, schools continue to be able to operate with a largely normal program of activity, enabling important on-site activities to return, such as school open days and working bees, with appropriate health and safety measures in place.
Throughout the pandemic, Victorian schools have rapidly and successfully adapted to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, embedding COVIDSafe principles by reinforcing good behaviours, creating safe spaces, adapting activities, and responding quickly to COVID-19 risk.
While we have seen outbreaks emerge in Victoria, we have also witnessed our capacity to respond quickly to limit the impact of these outbreaks.
Given the current very low risk of COVID-19 transmission in the community, continued high rates of testing and wastewater monitoring, and continued observance of health and safety measures in schools; those with medical vulnerabilities or their carers can feel reassured to continue to safely work and learn on school sites, and enjoy the benefits of doing so.
It is crucial, however, for everyone to remain vigilant by staying home when unwell, performing regular hand hygiene, wearing a mask when required, and maintaining physical distancing from others when practical.
Should cases of COVID-19 increase again in the community, I am confident that with COVIDSafe plans in place, alongside our ability to quickly identify and respond to cases, schools remain safe places for all staff and students. I also continue to be reassured by evidence that children are less impacted by the virus and are less likely to develop severe illness.
The school community continues to have an important role to promote COVID-19 testing when a student or staff member has any symptoms, no matter how mild, and ensuring they remain home until they are well. Getting tested and staying home until results are known is critical to limiting community transmission.
Adj Clin Prof Brett Sutton
Victorian Chief Health Officer
Mother's Day Stall Schedules 2021
Mother’s Days Stall will be held from Tuesday to Friday this week.
Gifts are priced between $3 and $7. Cash only accepted. Gold coins preferred.
Please see below Mother’s Day Schedules 2021:
New Secondary School Zones 2022
New Secondary School zones for 2022 are now available to see on the Find My School website.
To visit the site, see: www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au
Soundgarage Enrolment Term 2 Form 2021
Please see the attached Soundgarage Enrolment Term 2 Form 2021.
These need to be returned to the school office by Wednesday 31st March.
03.02.21 Face Masks in Schools Update
Dear Families,
The Victorian Government has announced an easing of restrictions.
At schools, this means that face masks are no longer mandatory in all indoor spaces for school staff and secondary school students.
Requirements for the use of masks are outlined below. Visitors and parents must also observe this guidance.
• Face masks are recommended, but not mandatory, for use by staff, students and visitors when physical distancing of 1.5 metres cannot be maintained.
• People aged 12 years and over must always carry a face mask – unless they have a lawful exemption.
• People aged 12 years and over must wear a face mask when on public transport, school buses and when in taxis or ride share vehicles – unless they have a lawful exemption.
• There are a number of lawful excuses for not wearing a face mask, including for staff and students who are unable to wear a face mask due to the nature of their disability. This includes students or staff who have a medical condition, such as a breathing problem, a serious skin condition on the face, or a mental health condition.
Regards,
Robert Nikolic & Justine Ryan
Assistant Principals- School Operations Team
Ordering your School Photos 2021
Unique image codes will be issued to all students on/after photo day so families can register online to view images when they become available in the webshop.
Registration is simple, just follow 3 steps:
1. Go to order.arphotos.com.au and and enter your child’s 2021 image code.
2. Tap on ‘Add another child’ to enter the image codes of siblings.
3. Fill in your contact details and review before confirming your registration.
When images are ready to view and are in the webshop, all parents who have registered will be notified by SMS and email.
Once registered, please wait for notification that 2021 images are online to view before making your purchase.
2021 Term Dates
Term 1
28th January – 1st April
Term 2
19th April – 25th June
Term 3
12th July – 17th September
Term 4
4th October – 17th December
Curriculum Days for 2021
Wednesday 27th January (Mandatory)
Thursday 27th May
Friday 28th May
Monday 23rd August
Truganina College Enrolments for 2021 and 2022
Foundation to Year 9 Enrolments for 2021 are now open.
Foundation to Year 9 Enrolments for 2022 will be open May 3rd 2021.
For more information, please contact the office on 9368 9800 or email enrolments@truganinap9.vic.edu.au
Emergency and Mental Health Support Information and contact phone numbers
If you require any assistance over the school holidays while the school is unattended please contact:
000 Emergency Assistance
Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance
Ph:000
Kids Helpline
Phone: 1800551800
https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Free 24 hour/7 days a week advice and support for children and young people 5-25 years old
Parent Helpline
Phone: 1300 301 300
https://parentline.com.au/
Free 24 hour/7 days a week advice and support for parents, guardians and carers
Lifeline
Phone:13 4357
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Free 24 hour/7 days a week crisis support and suicide prevention
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Ph: 1300 22 4636
Free mental health support and assistance for depression and anxiety
Suicide Call Back Service
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Ph: 1300 659 467
Head to Help:
www.headtohelp.org.au
Ph 1800 595 212
headspace Counselling
https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
Your local doctor or medical centre
Year 9 to 10 Transition - Application for Year 10 Placement 2021
Dear Families,
Please find attached important information regarding year 9 to 10 transition.
24 04 2020 Application For Year 10 Placement Letter
24 04 2020 Application For Year 10 Placement Blank Application
Kind regards,
Andrew Maki
Learning Specialist- Transitions and Pathways
07.09.20 Schools Coronavirus (Covid-19) update
Dear Families,
I hope that you are all well and the children have enjoyed a well-deserved break.
In recent days the Victorian Government has made a series of significant announcements about the introduction of new measures across metropolitan Melbourne to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
These include announcements about a change to arrangements for schools at the start of Term 3. The Victorian Government has directed that:
- There will be five pupil-free days from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July for all students from Prep through to Year 9.
- For these days, schools have been directed that a care and supervision program will be provided for only those students whose parents/carers cannot work from home.
These steps have been identified as critical measures to protect the safety of us all.
We are awaiting further information from the Department and as always we will be responsive in communicating this information with our school community as we receive it.
Thank you for your continued patience, support and care during these unprecedented times.
Please continue to stay safe and healthy.
Kind Regards,
Jenny Crowle
Principal
14/04/2020 Term 2 Remote and Flexible Learning
14.04.2020
Dear Families,
Please see attached information on Remote and Flexible Learning from Mrs Crowle.
04.14.2020 Term 2 Remote And Flexible Learning
Coronavirus - Last Updated 23/03/2020
23.03.2020
Dear Families,
Yesterday the Victorian Government, with the support of the Chief Health Officer, announced the bringing forward of school holidays in Victoria, commencing from Tuesday 24th March.
From Tuesday 24th until Friday 27th March a supervision program for primary school students whose parents are essential service workers, for example health, police, corrections and emergency services will be in place.
There is no obligation for students who are children of essential workers to attend school this week but we will provide care and a supervision program for these students if it is needed.
Thank you for your efforts this term to support your child’s learning and your flexibility during this unprecedented time.
We wish you all a happy and safe term break and we will continue to provide updates via Compass and the College website https://truganinap9.vic.edu.au/.
Kind Regards
Jenny Crowle
Principal
17.03.2020
Current Advice on COVID 19
Dear Families,
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up-to-date advice, as issued by the Department of Education and Training, with instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer.
All updates are up on the College website. The following link will take you to the most recent information.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
The Department of Education and Training have put in place a number of precautionary measures, examples include, but are not limited to; maintaining good hygiene practices and advice in regards to organised gatherings, camps and excursions.
Following this advice,
1. All College excursions will not go ahead until further notice.
2. The information session – Supporting Your Child’s Learning At Home will no longer be held on Thursday 19th March; however, you can access all of the resources and videos on the College Website from Monday 23rd March. You are encouraged to watch the flipped learning videos with your child/children and have a discussion around how they use the Truganina College Reading and Maths Mantra to support their learning.
3. Everyone arriving into Australia from overseas from midnight on March 15th will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. Importantly this includes parents and carers and any other relatives or friends of students returning from overseas travel. They must not visit the school for any reason during this self-isolation period.
We thank you for your support and understanding and welcome you to contact the office on 9368 9800 if you have any further queries regarding this advice.
Yours sincerely
Jenny Crowle
Principal
16.03.2020
Dear Families,
Please refer to the link for updated information on the Coronavirus.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
10.03.2020
Dear Families,
Please refer to the link for updated information on the Coronavirus.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
22.02.2020
Dear Families,
Please refer to the link for updated information on the Coronavirus.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
03.02.2020
Dear Families,
Please refer to the link for updated information on the Coronavirus.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Please be reassured that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
30.01.2020
Dear Families,
A very warm welcome back to the 2020 school year. I trust that you had a restful holiday with family and friends. It has been fabulous speaking with your children and hearing about their holiday and the books they have read over the holiday break.
At the start of the school year, I would like to extend a special welcome to our new students and families.
It is my great pleasure and privilege to have your children at our College. Your trust and support to ensure your child is learning both academically and socially is very much valued and appreciated.
Coinciding with the start of the school year there has been conflicting information being presented in relation to the coronavirus.
I am writing to you today to reassure you that the College is closely monitoring the situation and following the most up to date advice as issued by the Department of Education and Training after instruction from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the Department of Health and Human Services.
I have attached the most recent factsheet for school students, staff and families. You will see accurate information included in this fact sheet. Please note the advice in regards to any student, families or staff members who have travelled to Hubei Province, China in the last 14 days.
Coronavirus Factsheet 01.30.2020
It is recommended that all other students are to attend school as normal.
School commenced on Wednesday the 29th January for students in Years 1-9, 30th January for students in Year Foundation with all new enrolments beginning accepted from Monday the 3rd February 2020.
School starts at 8.35am. With the current construction works around the school, I ask that you allow adequate travel time so that your child is at school on time, settled and ready to commence the days’ learning by reading.
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Lisa Rouvray on 9368 9800.
Yours sincerely
Jennifer Crowle
Principal
Kinder to Foundation Transition Presentations
Kinder to Foundation Transition dates have been set for Foundation students 2020.
Kinder Foundation Transition 2020
Kinder Foundation Transition Handout 2
Kinder Foundation Transition Presentation 2
Kinder Foundation Transition Handout 3
Kinder Foundation Transition Presentation 3
For more information, please call the Office on 9368 9800
Victorian School of Languages
The Victorian School of Languages are currently running Saturday morning language sessions.
For more information please visit the Victorian School of Languages website https://www.vsl.vic.edu.au/
Upcoming Events
Compass School Manager
Truganina College uses Compass School Manager as our web based Parent Portal and Learning Management system.
Using Compass will allow you to access up-to-date and meaningful information about our school and your child’s progress. Importantly, it will continue to develop the link between home and school.
Please click the button below to access the Parent Portal for Compass School Manager.
Further Information
Here are links to documents you may find helpful when accessing our Parent Portal.
School Canteen
The canteen is open from Monday – Friday for online lunch orders and over the counter snacks at recess and lunch.
The canteen offers an online ordering system. All lunch orders are to be ordered online. All orders must be placed by 9am on the day you wish to order food. Please click the link below to submit your order.
https://www.boccafoods.com.au.
Please refer to the menu on the right of this page.
Uniform
Noone Imagewear are the uniform supplier for Truganina College.
The following photos showcase the uniform. Please note the students are wearing either black runners or school shoes. If you have any questions about the uniform please contact Noone Imagewear direct on 9749 0543.
State Schools’ Relief
State Schools’ Relief helps students with footwear and clothing for school. They help students that may be facing challenges like trouble at home, family illness, students who have lost everything due to house fires and natural disasters or help out if the parents can’t afford the uniform and shoes for school.
State Schools’ Relief work with every government school in Victoria to make sure that all students regardless of background can participate in school activities and have access to education.
If you or your parent/guardian is struggling to provide your uniform for school; please contact the school office on 9368 9800 for assistance.
clk2sell App
clk2sell app is a fast way for parents to buy and sell second hand uniforms.
In 2014, State Schools’ Relief launched clk2sell – a smartphone solution to buy and sell second-hand school uniforms. With the new term and season change, it’s a great time to upload and sell those unwanted uniform items.
Close to 100 schools are now using the app – saving time and money. State Schools’ Relief is encouraging more schools and parents to get on board to reap the benefits. “Parents have saved 50-70 per cent”, said State Schools’ Relief CEO, Stephen Isles.
By being able to purchase uniforms at a reduced price children can wear the appropriate uniform and in turn gain the confidence to attend school without feeling embarrassed.
Hear about how the clk2sell app works and the benefits experienced by parents and schools already using the app. Watch the clk2sell video.
For more information about this resource go to www.clk2sell.com or email info@clk2sell.com.
Outside School Hours Care
We are proud to partner with Camp Australia to provide our outside of school hours care program.
To help families prepare for the new school year, bookings for Outside School Hours Care are now open for 2020.
So that Camp Australia can care for all students, they do recommend that families register an account with them and always book in advance.
Why register? To attend the care of Camp Australia, parents/guardians must register their child by completing an online enrolment form via the parent portal. It’s very important that parents/guardians fill out all compulsory enrolment documentation for their child and notify Camp Australia of any medical conditions, illnesses and other, to ensure the health and safety of all children in their care.
To find out more about the program at our school, including hours of operation, fees and how to register, please click the link below.
Working With Children Check
To assist you with applying for a Working with Children Check please click the image below. The link will direct you to the website to fill in your application.
All community volunteers at Truganina College are required to have a valid Working with Children Check.
Statement on Insurance at School
The Department of Education and Training (DET) does not provide personal accident insurance for students. Parents/guardians of students who do not have student accident insurance are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/transport and any other transport costs. Parents/guardians can purchase insurance policies from commercial insurers. Personal property is sometimes brought to school by students, staff and visitors. This can include, but is not limited to mobile phones, electronic games, calculators, toys, musical instruments, sporting equipment, and cars parked on school premises. The Department of Education and Training does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property. It is probably wise for valuable items to be left at home. For further information, please contact DET Central Staff member: Jane Wilhelm at wilhelm.jane.j@edumail.vic.gov.au or phone 9637 2509.
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