Back to School 2015

Ready for School

in 2015

KnOw wHen TO sTART… With the start to the school year right around the corner, it is always handy to know when children are required to return to school. Photo: Supplied.

when do I return to school?

WITH just on three weeks left before most of the region’s students return for the 2015 school year, The Adviser is lending a helping hand to all parents with a handy list outlining when students should return to school.

Bourchier Street Primary School

Mooroopna Primary School

Monday, February 2 – All students return

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Dhurringile Primary School

Mooroopna Secondary College

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Thursday, January 29 – Years 7, 10, 11 and 12 return Friday, January 30 – Years 8 and 9 return

Goulburn Valley Grammar School

Shepparton High School

Friday, January 30 – All students return for student conferences Monday, February 2 – All students return

St Brendan’s Primary School Thursday, January 29 – All students return

St Georges Road Primary School Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Friday, January 30 – Years 5, 6 and 7 return Monday, February 2 – Years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 return

Nathalia Secondary College

Guthrie Street Primary School

Notre Dame College

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Friday, January 30 – Years 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 return Monday, February 2 – Year 8 return

St Mary’s School (Mooroopna)

Thursday, January 29 – Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 return Friday, January 30 – Preps return

Sacred Heart School (Tatura)

St. Mel’s Primary School

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

McGuire College

Shepparton Christian College

Wanganui Park Secondary College

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Monday, February 2 – All students return

Mooroopna Park Primary School

Shepparton East Primary School

Thursday, January 29 – Year 7, 11 and 12 students return Friday, January 30 – All VMG students commence

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Kialla West Primary School

St Luke’s Catholic Primary School

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Thursday, January 29 – All students return

Wilmot Road Primary School Monday, February 2 – All students return

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in 2015

Ready for School

Shoes Direct fit your

footwear needs

WALK IN FOR FOOTWEAR DEALS… Shoes Direct has fantastic deals on selected items in their ‘back to school’ shoe range. From left, Shoes Direct 2IC Leah Barretto and Store Manager, Kristy Wade. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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WITH the beginning of the school year just around the corner now is the time to organise ‘back to school’ shoes, and your one stop shop for all your quality footwear needs, Shoes Direct has everything covered, all at a great price.

Shoes Direct not only have fantastic deals on selected ‘back to school’ footwear, but also offer top of the range fashion shoes for men and women from top brands including Windsor Smith, Grosby and Slazenger for men and Jemma for women.

Shoes Direct Store Manager, Kristy Wade said, “Along with our already fantastic prices on men’s and women’s footwear, we currently have discounts on selected school shoes.

“Most people spend a great deal of the day on their feet and it is important to find the right shoe for your foot, at Shoes Direct, we are sure to have the right footwear for any occasion,” Kristy said.

To pick up a great pair of shoes that will have your feet smiling or to take advantage of unbeatable ‘back to school’ deals, visit Shoes Direct at 194 Corio Street, Shepparton or phone 5822 4426.

Ready for School Important information about the

in 2015

Schoolkids Bonus WITH legislation now passed to phase out the Schoolkids Bonus payments, it’s important for families across the Goulburn Valley to remain informed about their eligibility for the coming year.

The Schoolkids Bonus will continue for eligible families until the end of 2016. This will allow time to adjust to the change. The last instalment will be paid in July 2016.

The legislative change has also seen the introduction of an income test, which will commence from January 1, 2015. Parents or carers receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A for a dependent child in primary or secondary education, primary or secondary students turning 19 years or younger in the calendar year who receive certain government payments will both be eligible under the income test criteria.

From January 1, 2015, eligible families will receive Schoolkids Bonus in either two instalments of $211 for each child in primary school (a total of $422 each year) or two instalments of $421 for each child in secondary school (a total of $842 each year).

The School Uniform Shop Proprietor, Geoff Bray said, “The tax initiative was designed to help cover the incurred costs associated with primary and secondary school education for families including uniforms.

“The Schoolkids Bonus means that families, at least in the interim, will feel some relief when purchasing their school necessities including uniforms, schoolbags, hats and accessories.

“With the plan to phase out the Schoolkids Bonus, my advice to parents is to get in early, take full advantage of the subsidy while it is available and have all your uniform needs covered.”

For more information, call into The School Uniform Shop at 183 Corio Street, Shepparton or for further enquiries phone 5821 3232.

SET TO GO… Pictured, The School Uniform Shop Proprietor, Geoff Bray with grandchildren, Cruz Bray (Guthrie Street Primary School) and Chloe Bray (Bourchier Street Primary School). Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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