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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
Locating your classroom in 2021
Please see attached the map of the College which is highlighted accounrding to Year Levels.
This will support you and your child to locate their classroom on your first day next year.
Last Day of 2020 and First Day of 2021
The last day of Term 4 is Friday 18th December 2020.
School finishes at 1.30pm on this day.
The first day of Term 1 is Thursday 28th January 2021 for students in Years 1-9.
The first day of Term 1 is Friday 29th January 2021 for students in Foundation.
School starts at 8.35am on these days.
Canteen Closed on last day of school 2020
The school canteen will be closed on Friday 18th December 2020.
This is the last day of school. School finishes at 1.30pm on this day.
Soundgarage Enrolment Form 2021
Please see the attached Soundgarage Enrolment Form 2021.
These need to be returned to the school office by Monday 1st February.
ICAS Assessments 2020
Dear Families,
Thank you for registering your child to participate in the ICAS Assessments for 2020.
The 2020 ICAS Assessments, which were originally scheduled in August will be held in Term 4 2020. These assessments (English, Mathematics and Spelling) will be held between the dates of:
Monday 2nd November 2020 to Friday 13th November 2020.
Please ensure that your child brings their iPad, fully charged for the above dates.
Ann Le
Learning Specialist – Student Success Coordinator
Onsite arrangements thank you and update
Dear Families,
It is wonderful to see our students in year Foundation to year 7 in-person back onsite learning. It is a pleasure to hear the sound of students reading in the morning, learning together and happily playing in the yard at break time.
I would like to thank every student, parent, carer and staff member for their patience and flexibility in supporting the arrangements we have in place to ensure a safe transition back to onsite learning. I am always proud of our College community, but at times like this I am particularly proud of the care and support that we provide to each other.
The Department of Education and Training, on the advice of the Chief Health Officer, have directed that all schools must have in place strong measures to protect the health and safety of students, staff, families and the community. This includes limiting visitor access to the College grounds and making changes to arrival and departure arrangements to minimise the mixing amongst different year levels and to ensure social distancing.
Following this Department direction, a reminder to all families that Truganina College has the following measures in place until further advised:
Departure
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Each Year Level has a set departure location for exiting the College. Your exit location is shown on the College map attached.
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Parents/carers of students in Foundation to Year 4 may collect their children from the Brigalow Drive gate collection zone. See College map.
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To assist with social distancing, we ask that when collecting children from the Brigalow Drive collection zone, please enter through the gate closest to Clearwood Drive and then exit through the middle gate. The entrance and exit gates will be signed.
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Parents/carers entering the Brigalow Drive gate collection zone to collect students in Foundation to Year 4, must remain within their allocated collection zone, practice physical distancing of 1.5m and leave the College grounds immediately after picking up their children.
We appreciate your patience as we work together to ensure the safe collection of students.
Finishing times
To ensure physical distancing around College gates, we will have staggered finishing times:
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Timetable A – Year 1, Year 7 and Year 8-9 supervised students will finish at 2:20pm.
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Timetable C – Foundation, Year 5 and Year 6 students will finish at 2:40pm.
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Timetable B – Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 students will finish at 3:00pm.
Sibling or alternate collection arrangements
We understand that if you have multiple children you may have different collection times. For your convenience, and to minimise the number of parents/carers waiting around the College, we encourage you to contact the Office or write a note in your child’s planner, requesting that all children are available at the first collection time. We will then take steps to ensure that all of your children are ready at Brigalow Drive collection point at the allocated time.
Example: If you have a student in Year 4 and Year 1, you can request that both students are waiting for your collection at 2.20pm.
For students in Foundation to Year 4, if you wish them to leave the College grounds by themselves (e.g. they would normally walk home), or if you would like them collected by an older sibling, please contact the Office or write a note in your child’s planner to let us know about these arrangements.
Again, we thank you for working with us to ensure the safe return to onsite learning during these unprecedented times.
Hats
A reminder that as it is Term 4 all students must be wearing a hat when in the yard.
Food and drink
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Students must bring their own water bottle for use and refilling at school. The school water fountains are not available.
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Students must not share their food.
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The canteen is now open, including for online orders.
It is vitally important that all families adhere to these guidelines as we continue to ensure physical distancing measures. We will continue to be responsive in considering your feedback and will review these onsite arrangements as necessary to ensure the safety of all.
If you have any questions about the return to onsite schooling, please contact the Office on 03 9368 9800.
Thank you again for your support of these important steps to maintain the safety of our entire College community.
Kind Regards
Jenny Crowle
Principal
2020 Parent Opinion Survey
The Parent Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by the Department of Education and Training that is conducted amongst a sample of randomly selected parents.
It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of parents’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour and student engagement.
Randomly selected parents/guardians will be invited to participate in this year’s survey via an email. It should only take 20 minutes to complete the survey. All responses to the survey are anonymous.
This year the Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted from Wednesday 14th October to Friday 13th November, 2020.
The online survey is available in a range of languages other than English. These include: Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chin (Hakha), Hindi, Japanese, Somali, Turkish, Punjabi and Greek.
Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies.
Please contact Assistant Principal Sadia Toqeer on 9368 9800 if you would like more information.
Kind Regards,
Jenny Crowle
Principal
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Assistant Principal Community Engagement
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
10.08.20 Important arrival and departure information for students returning to onsite school
Important Student Arrival and Departure Information
Dear Families,
The Department of Education Guidelines state that schools must reduce the number of adults, including parents and carers, accessing the school grounds and gathering around entry points. It is vitally important that all families adhere to the following guidelines as we continue to ensure physical distancing measures.
Arrival
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Parents/carers should not enter the College when dropping their child to school.
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Parents/carers may accompany their child to the gates in the morning when dropping students to school.
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All gates will be supervised by staff during the morning and available to support students in walking to their classrooms.
Departure
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Each Year Level has a set departure location for exiting the College. Your exit location is shown on the College map attached.
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Parents/carers of students in Foundation to Year 4 may collect their children from the Brigalow Drive gate collection zone. See College map.
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Parents/carers of students in Foundation to Year 4 must ensure they remain within their allocated collection zone, practice physical distancing of 1.5m and leave the College grounds immediately after picking up their children.
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Parents/carers of students in Year 5 to Year 9 may collect their children at the designated departure gates. Parents/carers of students in Years 5-9 are asked not to enter the College ground when picking up their child after school.
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If a child is not being collected by a parent/carer they will need a note in their planner stating who will be collecting them (example: a planner note will be needed if an older sibling is collecting a student).
Finishing times
To ensure physical distancing around College gates, we will have staggered finishing times:
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Timetable A – Year 1, Year 7 and Year 8-9 supervised students will finish at 2:20pm.
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Timetable C – Foundation, Year 5 and Year 6 students will finish at 2:40pm.
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Timetable B – Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 students will finish at 3:00pm.
Early leavers: Parents picking students up early must call the College in advance on 03 9368 9800. Your child will meet you at the Administration Office where you will sign them out, maintaining physical distancing of 1.5m.
A reminder that students in Prep to Year 2 will return to onsite schooling on Monday the 12th of October. Students in Year 3 to Year 7 will return to onsite schooling on Tuesday the 13th of October.
As onsite schooling resumes, we will continue to have in place strong measures to protect the health and safety of students, staff, families and the community. More information about these onsite arrangements will be provided tomorrow.
Thank you for your support of these important steps to maintain the safety of our entire College community.
Kind Regards
Jenny Crowle
Principal
Curriculum Days for 2021
Wednesday 27th January (Mandatory)
Thursday 27th May
Friday 28th May
Monday 23rd August
10.08.20 Return to Onsite Schooling
09.01.20 Parent Teacher Learning Conversations
Dear Families,
As per the Department of Education and Training guidelines, we would like to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your child’s learning.
Learning conversations will take place on either:
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Wednesday (9 September); or
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Thursday (10 September)
Families need to book a time with the teacher through Compass.
Please see the attached document to find out more information.
Parent Teacher Learning Conversations Term 3
On the day of the conversation, the teacher will contact you. Each conversation will last 10 minutes.
For further information, please contact the office at 9368 9800.
Kind regards,
Courtney Hodgson
Leading Teacher – Student Success Coordinator
06.04.20 Years 3-9 Attendance Day
06.04.2020
Dear Year 3-9 Families,
The Victorian Government has directed that from Tuesday the 9th of June, all students in Years 3-9 must return to onsite school.
To celebrate this return to onsite school, Tuesday the 9th of June will be 100% Attendance Day for Years 3-9 students.
Classes with 100% of students at school, on time, will receive certificates and BIG prizes.
Every class has a chance to win! Will your class be one of the 100% attendance winners?
Every day counts for learning at Truganina College!
James Damjanovski and Kelsey Lucas
Leaders – Student Engagement
05.28.20 F-2 Attendance Day
05.28.2020
Dear F-2 Families,
This Tuesday (2nd of June) the F-2 students are celebrating another 100% Attendance Day.
Classes with 100% of students at school, on time, will receive certificates and prizes.
Every class has a chance to win! Will your class be one of the 100% attendance winners?
Every day counts for learning at Truganina College!
James Damjanovski and Jaimie Vernon
Leaders – Student Engagement
05.25.20 F-2 Return to School Tuesday 26th May, 2020
05.25.2020
Dear Families,
A reminder that all students in Foundation, 1 and 2 will return to school onsite from tomorrow, Tuesday 26th May, 2020.
Please also note that Wyndham Council has advised that until further notice the Brigalow Drive student crossing will be unsupervised.
Kind Regards,
Christopher Pugh
Assistant Principal
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
New Mobile Phone Policy for 2020
Dear Truganina College community,
As you may be aware, the Victorian Government has announced a new mobile phone policy that will require students to switch their phones off and securely store them away during the day.
The policy is designed to support a teaching and learning environment that is free from unnecessary distractions, disruptions and student inattention caused by the urge to check their phones.
Though it is preferable that students don’t bring a mobile phone to school. Students who do will need to comply with our College Mobile Phone Policy.
From Wednesday 29th January, 2020, all students who bring a mobile phone to school will be supplied with a registered Yondr pouch. With this pouch, students can secure their device to prevent them from accessing it throughout the day, supporting both their academic and social growth. Locations that lock and unlock their Yondr pouch, will be accessible at College entry and exit points. All students will be supported with training to ensure they understand how to activate and deactivate their pouch at the start of Term 1, 2020.
As always, communication with students can be gained through our administration phone number 9368 9800. We will also make available additional Yondr pouches to be purchased if your child happens to lose or damage it before the conclusion of their time at Truganina College. For more information regarding Yondr, please visit their website via https://www.overyondr.com/schools
In advance we would like to thank you for supporting our students having a phone-free learning environment. If required a copy of our College Mobile Phone Policy can be provided upon request or alternatively accessed via our College website. Please refer to the Department of Education and Training website for further information on students using mobile phones policy and the personal goods policy.
Regards,
Christopher Pugh
Middle Years Assistant 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
School Photos 2020
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
Curriculum Days
2020 Term Dates
Term 1
29th January – 27th March
Term 2
14th April – 26th June
Term 3
13th July – 18th September
Term 4
5th October – 18th December
Truganina College Enrolments for 2020 and 2021
Foundation to Year 9 Enrolments for 2020 and 2021 are now open.
For more information, please contact the office on 9368 9800 or email enrolments@truganinap9.vic.edu.au
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
january
No Events
february
No 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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