Information for Parents - Middle School

Information for Parents Middle School | Years 4 to 8

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CONTENTS

THE GEELONG COLLEGE

Pastoral Care/TripleR............. 4 Beginning at the College....... 5

VISION

Orientation Date of Commencement Welcome Evening Student Absences Medical Matters Special Family Situations Leaving the School Premises Student Drop-off & Collection Visitors to the School

Communication........................... 6 Need to Know.................................. 8 Birthday Invitations Book List/Recycled Books Excursions Friends of Enviro Garden Friendship Lists Houses Laptop Collection ......................... 9 Learning Lockers Lunch PSPA SunSmart Uniform

Co-curricular.................................. 10 Out of School Hours Care / Vacation Care.................................. 12 Travel Information................... 14 2

The Geelong College is an innovative and caring community of learners committed to making a positive difference to an ever changing world.

MISSION The Geelong College is a Uniting Church co-educational day and boarding school that creates outstanding opportunities for its community of students, encouraging and inspiring all to be positive contributors to our world.

TERM DATES 2016 TERM 1 Monday 1 February Monday 14 March Thursday 24 March

Students commence Labour Day holiday Term ends

Friday 25 March Monday 28 March

Good Friday Easter Monday

TERM 2 Tuesday 12 April Monday 25 April Monday 13 June Friday 17 June

Students commence ANZAC Day holiday Queen’s Birthday holiday Term ends

TERM 3 Tuesday 12 July Friday 16 September

Students commence Term ends

TERM 4 Tuesday 4 October Monday 31 October Wednesday 7 December

Students commence Mid-term break Term ends

WELCOME Wonder, investigate, reflect, connect and collaborate are words that resonate with the learning experience at the Middle School.

The Geelong College recognises the importance of the relationships that exist between our students, teachers, parents and the community in general. It is our desire to foster positive and productive relationships and promote a sense of community as this provides a strong foundation for the learning journey.

The Middle School staff understand and respect the uniqueness of every child. Our teachers actively seek out the special qualities and attributes of every student and aim to provide the best possible education and learning experience.

On behalf of the Middle School staff, I extend a very warm welcome to you and your child as you embark on a new phase of learning and discovery.

We hope this booklet provides you with the information you need to ensure a happy and smooth start to your child’s school year.

Leanne Russell Head of Middle School 3

PASTORAL CARE The homeroom system at Middle School provides the structure for our pastoral care. Classroom teachers at Years 4, 5 and 6 and Learning Mentors in Years 7 and 8 work closely with the students in their care to foster the College values so as to provide students with every opportunity to value themselves, respect each other, contribute to community service and to experience wellbeing. The emphasis at Middle School is that of the personal development of students, which facilitates their transition from dependence to independence.

Classes meet in homeroom groups twice daily, and Year 7 and 8 students have a mentor lesson each fortnight that is dedicated to pastoral time. At Years 4, 5 and 6 classes take part in regular TripleR lessons that encompass themes such as identity, growth and change.

Furthermore, the College expects every classroom teacher to be responsive to the pastoral needs of students in their classes.

The Geelong College’s wellbeing program, TripleR, stands for resilience, relationships and reflection.

Specific initiatives to enhance wellbeing are integrated into the school’s learning programs at all year levels.

Resilience – I Can. Students are supported and challenged to develop an outlook that sees setbacks as an inevitable part of the human experience and to face difficulties knowing that they offer possibilities for personal growth.

Relationships – I Care. Students learn about establishing and maintaining positive relationships which demonstrate care and concern for others as well as themselves.

Reflection – Now I See. Students learn a range of self-managing and self-awareness skills including mindfulness, goal setting, good decision making, impulse control, identifying emotions and expressing them appropriately.

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BEGINNING AT THE COLLEGE ORIENTATION An Orientation Day will be held at the Middle School from 9am to 3pm on Friday 4 December 2015 for all Middle School students. The aim of this day is to introduce the children to their class members, Homeroom Teachers and Learning Mentors. Both current and new students should wear casual clothes for this special day.

A separate letter outlining arrangements for each year level has been mailed to families.

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT The academic year for 2016 will commence on Monday 1 February. The school day commences at 8.50am and finishes at 3.25pm.

WELCOME EVENING A Welcome Evening for parents of Middle School students will be held on Tuesday 9 February 2016.

Further details will be circulated later.

STUDENT ABSENCES If a student is absent, parents should contact the Middle School Office on 5226 8444 or send an email to Mandy Weeks at mandy.weeks@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au by 8.45am on the day of the absence.

For long-term absences, a letter indicating the circumstances of the absence should be addressed to the Head of Middle School, Leanne Russell, and delivered to the Middle School Office.

MEDICAL MATTERS All students entering the school must have a completed “The Geelong College Medical History Form� at the time of entry. The school must be advised subsequently of any variation to the information recorded on the form. Each year a medical form will be forwarded to parents for updating.

If any child has been suffering from an infectious illness, Health Department regulations must be observed and the school notified. Children suffering from obviously infectious cold symptoms should be kept at home.

SPECIAL FAMILY SITUATIONS We appreciate being informed of any changes to home situations, such as illness in the family, separation of parents, parents travelling etc. This assists our pastoral care staff as well as the specialist subject teachers. Heads of School and, as appropriate, Community Relations should be made aware of these changes.

LEAVING THE SCHOOL PREMISES If a child needs to leave the school premises for whatever reason, eg. appointment, they must have a note in their Student Planner signed by a parent and their Homeroom Teacher/Learning Mentor, and report to Reception before leaving. Students must report back in at Reception if they return to school that day.

STUDENT DROP-OFF AND COLLECTION The drop off and collection zones for Middle School students are the Robertson Hall Carpark (Minerva Road Entrance) and Aberdeen Street lower gate, just prior to the turnaround. The staff carpark on Aberdeen Street and Reception carpark are not to be used for this purpose.

The school grounds are supervised daily from 8.25am until 3.50pm. We ask students not be dropped off before 8.25am as they will not be supervised. Any student waiting for parents after 3.50am will be directed to the Middle School Library, which is open until 4.30pm (4pm Fridays). After this time students will be escorted to After School Care at Junior School, where a charge will apply.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL We ask any visitors to the school to sign in at Reception and collect a visitor badge. This badge should be worn at all times while on the school grounds.

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COMMUNICATION COLLEGE TO PARENTS Parent Portal: Specific information for current families such as news, events, uniform shop details and more can be found on the Parent Portal (https://gnet.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au). The portal is a password-protected area that also contains specific information on your child.

Bulletin: Parents will be emailed a link to the College Bulletin each week during term time. The bulletin provides a wrap of College-wide news and events, as well as class-specific information. It is important that parents take time to read the bulletin each week.

College website: The College website (www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au) features general College information, news, photos and videos.

Social media: “Like” The Geelong College on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest news and events. Follow us on Twitter to learn more about educational opinions and insights.

Special publications: The College publishes its community magazine Ad Astra twice a year. Ad Astra contains articles on school learning programs and events, as well as content about Old Collegians.

The College also releases a yearbook, Pegasus, at the end of each school year.

Student Planner: Each student has a Student Planner, which serves as a daily diary. The planner must be taken to and from school each day. All school notes and reminders are placed in the planner.

We ask parents to check and sign the Student Planner daily. Planners provide a three-way form of communication between parents, their child and the teacher – and we encourage its frequent use.

Reports: Reports will become available on the Parent Portal at the following times of the year: Years 4, 5 and 6 Years 7 and 8 Years 7 and 8

Written Reports Interim Reports Written Reports

End of Terms 2 and 4 End of Terms 1 and 3 End of Terms 2 and 4

Learning Conferences: Learning Conferences are scheduled sessions to share your child’s learning.

Details of these dates will be circulated to parents well before the event. Parents are encouraged to arrange times to discuss their child’s progress with their teachers and specialist staff at any stage throughout the school year.

Learning Conferences are scheduled during the year as follows: Years 4, 5 and 6 Years 7 and 8 Years 4 to 8

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Pastoral Conferences with Homeroom Teacher Learning Conferences – student, teacher and parents Student-Led Conferences

Mid Term 1 End of Term 1 Mid Term 3

PARENTS TO COLLEGE We encourage parents to contact the school with any areas of concern or for advice. The primary contact is the student’s classroom teacher or learning mentor. For matters of urgency, reception can relay a message to the teacher. The Head of Middle School, Deputy Head of Middle School and Year Level Coordinators are available for urgent matters. Our School Counsellors and Chaplain are also available to support students and their families. If you wish to have a longer discussion, we ask that you make an appointment with the teacher concerned.

Key Contacts 2016

Peter Miller, Principal Roger Smith, Deputy Principal Leanne Russell, Head of Middle School Michael Panckridge, Deputy Head of Middle School Coral Turner, Year 8 Coordinator Emma O’Callaghan, Year 7 Coordinator Doug Wade, Years 4, 5 and 6 Coordinator Cathie Thornton and Kate Sculley, School Counsellors Rev Tim Edwards, College Chaplain

5226 3107 5226 3111 5226 8444 5226 8456 5226 8436 5226 8436 5226 8441 5226 3186 5226 3140

Contact details: It is important to keep the school updated about any new or changed family phone numbers, addresses or email contacts. These changes can be made by contacting Community Relations at communityrelations@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au or 5226 3156, or by logging into the My Account section of the Parent Portal.

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NEED TO KNOW BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS We are happy to distribute birthday invitations at school if the whole class has been invited. If not, we ask that you send invitations by mail for the sake of discretion. Classroom teachers will gladly acknowledge a child’s special day but will politely decline invitations to parties or any other parent requests for involvement or assistance with organisational matters.

BOOK LIST Our book list supplier is Campion Education (Aust) Pty Ltd, located at 36 Little Myers Street, Geelong.

Book lists will be available online at www.campion.com.au – Click “ORDER NOW”, locate The Geelong College (under “T” not “G”), click “Get Resource List” and use the code 5XDA. The final date for submission of book list orders to Campion Education is Friday 4 December.

You may also collect a paper copy of the relevant book list at Middle School Reception if you wish.

Ordered books will be available for collection at the Senior School in Classrooms G1 and G2 (next to the Davey House Business Office, Noble Street) on: • Thursday 28 January 2016, 9am to 4.30pm • Friday 29 January 2016, 9am to 4.30pm Please note that late orders may be lodged at the Campion store in Little Myers Street or via their Home Delivery Service, but this will involve an additional cost. Similarly, uncollected packages will be returned to the Campion store in Little Myers Street for individual pickup.

RECYCLED TEXTBOOK SALE There will be a recycled textbook sale run by the Senior School Parents’ Association in the Senior School Aerobics Room (above the Gymnasium) as follows: Year 12 Years 7 to 11 Friday 20 November 2015: Tuesday 1 December 2015: 9am to 12.30pm – Bring in books to sell 8am to 2pm – Bring in books to sell 1.30pm to 4pm – Sales to Year 11s Wednesday 2 December 2015:

8am to 2pm – Book sales (cash only)

3pm to 4.30pm – Collect money and unsold books

EXCURSIONS During the year the children will participate in excursions that relate to their classroom studies. An Excursion Approval Form will be sent home at the beginning of the year to be signed by parents.

Excursion Information Forms will be sent home prior to each excursion to advise you of the arrangements.

Friends of Enviro Garden The Friends of Enviro Garden aims to support and celebrate the Enviro Garden and associated learning programs. The FOEG provides support in a variety of ways, from volunteering at working bees to sharing knowledge and donations. It is a way for past students, parents, grandparents and friends to stay involved with our wonderful Enviro Garden. To become a member, email the Friends Liaison Coordinator at friendsofenviro@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au Friendship lists Each class has a friendship list that is found on the Parent Portal. This is a useful place to arrange social activities for your child so it is important that you register on the list by visiting the Parent Portal, selecting the friendship list icon and logging in.

HOUSES Pegasus and Bellerophon are the Middle School’s oldest houses, dating back to 1921. Helicon House was introduced in 1947 (then named Rolland House) and Minerva House was introduced in 1963. The house colours are: Bellerophon, blue; Helicon, green; Minerva, red; and Pegasus, white.

The cross-age nature of the groupings gives the older students a chance to buddy and mentor their younger counterparts. Every child can make a positive contribution to their House; whether it is during House Sport or Music, or simply getting to know, support and encourage each other in the House and during House competitions.

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Regular meetings where a range of fun activities are organised by the respective Heads of House further assist in the process of uniting the students of each House. Students are proud of the Houses they represent and the Year 8 students especially aspire to a range of leadership positions, as captains of various sporting teams or as the overall House Captain.

LAPTOP COLLECTION Years 7 and 8 students only: The laptop collection date, prior to the beginning of the school year, will be advised through the Parent Portal. A separate letter outlining arrangements for each year level will be sent to families.

LEARNING To read about our College-wide Vision for Learning, visit http://www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au/ learning-teaching/vision-for-learning Curriculum information, namely the Years 7 and 8 Curriculum Guide and the Year 8 Electives Guide, can be found on the Parent Portal’s “Information for Parents” section, under the “Curriculum” tab.

LOCKERS, LOCKS/COMBINATION PADLOCKS Years 7 and 8 students only: The Deputy Head of Middle School will allocate lockers for books and sports clothes at the commencement of each year. All students must use the Stewarts or Abus Combination padlocks supplied from the Middle School Office. Please note that $17 will be added to the student’s account to cover the cost of the padlock.

LUNCH Lunches can be purchased at the Middle School Canteen at recess and lunchtime. The lunch order menu is available on the Parent Portal.

Food Sharing and Anaphylaxis Policy: At the College we have a number of students with food allergies. Our Middle School Canteen and Enviro Kitchen are nut free, and we encourage all families to be nut aware.

Parents can also assist us in providing the safest, healthiest school environment for all our students.

Please do not provide food to share among students. There are times throughout the year when we have occasions where events and parties with food are held, but these are very carefully planned and controlled by our staff and the Health Centre, considering the needs of all the children.

Our College Anaphylaxis Policy can be found on the Parent Portal (https://gnet.geelongcollege.vic. edu.au/portal/home/Parent-Guidelines-Policies).

PREPARATORY SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION The PSPA helps facilitate active parent involvement in the school community. The association hosts a number of events throughout the school year, providing a chance for parents to meet and socialise in the College environment. We encourage all parents to contribute to College life.

Parent Support Groups: In addition to the parent associations, there are Parent Support Groups for music, drama and various sports which encourage parent involvement and support for these activities. These groups raise funds, host social events and support the students and teachers, they are an excellent way to make new friends and learn about the activities your child is passionate about.

SUNSMART The College will assist students to gain an understanding of appropriate behaviours related to protection against the harmful effects of the sun. Students are actively encouraged to use sunscreen when they are involved in outdoor activities in Terms 1 and 4. During this time, they will be required to wear hats/caps for Physical Education classes, sports training and matches in the summer season.

UNIFORM The College Uniform Shop is the only official authorised supplier of the school uniform. For more information please refer to the “Uniform Guidelines 2016” booklet or the “Uniform” tab in the Parent Portal’s “Information for Parents” section.

School Bags: The Geelong College backpack can be bought from the College Uniform Shop.

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CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC Tuition: Instrumental tuition is available on all orchestral string, woodwind and brass instruments.

Voice, guitar and percussion tuition is available from Year 6. Music theory tuition is available from Year 5 once a suitable level of proficiency has been achieved on their instrument (approximately Grade 3).

Enrolment in instrumental tuition is for one school year, and is continuous throughout the year unless advised in writing prior to the end of term. The standard lesson is a 30-minute individual lesson and, where possible, within a rotating timetable operating during school hours. Lesson times before or after school hours can only be offered when available.

Lesson timetables are communicated to families in the first few weeks of Term 1 by the instrumental music teacher. Timetables are displayed on the Music Noticeboards and the Music page of the Portal.

Students in Year 5 and above can access their timetables through the Portal.

Absences: Notification of intended absences should be given in advance, whenever possible, to facilitate the rescheduling of lesson times. If a student is ill, students or parents are asked to ring the teacher on a pre-arranged contact number prior to 8.30am on the day of the lesson. If contact cannot be made with the teacher, then please ring the Instrumental Music Tuition Coordinator on 5226 3126.

We ask that parents give eight weeks’ notice of family holidays to be taken during the term, in writing to the Coordinator of Instrumental Tuition, Janice Boyce. You will not be credited for these missed lessons, however, staff will try to provide some make-up lessons during that term.

Ensembles: All students participating in the vocal and instrumental tuition program are expected to be involved in College music ensembles after an appropriate standard has been reached. This includes involvement in the choirs for singers. Instrumental ensembles cater for a variety of skill levels.

Choirs are non-auditioned. Rehearsal days for Middle School ensembles are as follows: Concert Band and string orchestras Primary choirs (Years 4 – 6) Secondary choirs (Years 7 – 8)

Wednesdays after school Tuesdays before school Fridays before school

Further information: More information about instrumental tuition is available on the Music page of the Portal (https://gnet.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au/portal/home/music).

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the instrumental tuition program, please contact Ms Janice Boyce, Instrumental Music Tuition Coordinator (5226 3126 or Janice.Boyce@ geelongcollege.vic.edu.au).

If you would like to discuss any other aspects of the College’s music program, please contact Mr Mark Irwin, Director of Music (5226 3187 or Mark.Irwin@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au).

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Sport In addition to an extensive classroom Physical Education program, Middle School students learn to play a wide variety of competitive and non-competitive sports including football, netball and tennis, focusing on skill development and teamwork.

Years 5 and 6 students are involved in the timetabled Primary Sports Program every Thursday afternoon. This program aims to actively promote positive sports participation and develop students’ health and wellbeing through regular training and competitions against schools in the Geelong region. Years 5 and 6 students are involved in Summer and Winter Sports including: Swimming, Tennis, Kanga’s 7 Cricket, T-Ball, Volleystars (summer); Australian Rules, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Hockey, T-Ball, Volleystars (winter).

Students have the opportunity to join community teams and to try a wide range of sporting activities through their primary years.

Year 4, 5 and 6 students are encouraged to be part of the College’s Swimming, Cross Country or Track and Field teams competing in Terms 1, 2 and 3.

Students in Year 7 and 8 compete in the APS school sport program, challenging them to mix with different peer groups, to keep fit, and to have fun. Students train out of school hours twice a week and compete regularly on Saturday mornings, both in Melbourne and Geelong.

As a member of the Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS), we offer a wide range of sports: • APS Summer sports: Badminton, Cricket, Diving, Rowing, Softball, Swimming and Tennis.

• APS Winter sports: Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball and Soccer.

• APS Spring sports: Athletics and Water Polo.

Competitive Equestrian, Fencing, Golf, Shooting, Snow Sports, Surf Lifesaving and Surfing are offered in addition to the APS sports.

Performing Arts The Performing Arts are an important part of learning at Middle School. In Drama, students learn to understand a range of performance and scripting styles with specialist teachers. Drama performances unite the school community. There is a Year 8 Production held annually and younger students participate in various dramatic performances for their class, peers and the community. Through the various productions, students of varying ages are encouraged to develop their interest in drama and music whether it is on stage or through support activities such as costume creation, set design and construction, technical support or publicity. Dance is offered as an elective in Year 8.

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OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE HELEN MACKIE LIBRARY The Middle School Library is open before school from 8.30am. The library is also open after school until 4.30pm from Monday to Thursday and 4pm on Fridays. Students are required to sign in on arrival and parents are asked to sign them out. Any student not collected by the time the library closes will be sent to the Out of School Hours Care program at the Junior School, where a charge applies.

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE The Out of School Hours Care program based at the Junior School offers care from Monday to Friday from 3.25pm to 6pm (school days only).

Full supervision is provided and your child will participate in activities that are safe and enjoyable.

The program includes craft and cooking, as well as indoor and outdoor games. There is also an opportunity for older children to complete their homework.

The program provides a snack for the children. This typically consists of water or cordial, sandwiches and fruit. The children have their snack on arrival, before they commence their activities.

Bookings: Families are encouraged to book children in early. Bookings can be made by calling 5226 8444. Out of School Hours Care can be contacted after school on 5226 8470.

Regular bookings can be made on a term-by-term basis and should be arranged as soon as possible after the commencement of Term 1, and reconfirmed or altered before the beginning of subsequent school terms.

Casual bookings are made through the Middle School Office at any time prior to 10am on the day.

Parents are requested to advise the office staff of the approximate collection time from Out of School Hours Care.

Cancellation notices must be given prior to 10am on the day of care. Bookings which are cancelled after 10am will be charged.

Fees for 2015 will be announced at the start of the year. This charge will be included on the College term fee account.

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COLLECTION/DEPARTURE OF CHILDREN When collecting your child from Out of School Hours Care, please contact one of the coordinators and sign the departure form. If a child is to be taken home by a person other than those listed on the official form, a signed authority from the child’s parent must be obtained. The coordinators should be informed of such changes prior to the child being collected.

All children are required to be collected by 6pm. If there is an emergency and a child has not been collected by 6pm, the staff will endeavour to contact parents, then the emergency contact person (as advised by parents) and finally the Head of Middle School or Head of Junior School.

A late fee of 50c a minute will be charged after 6pm, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Families using the program may be eligible for the Commonwealth Childcare Cash Rebate.

VACATION CARE PROGRAM The Geelong College offers a Vacation Care program for part of each of the school holidays and each Monday before term commences. For dates and availability please phone 5226 8444. It is open to current students and, depending on numbers, will be divided into age-appropriate activities.

This program is aimed at children from 3 years old to approximately 12 years and involves a range of activities including: Art/Craft, cooking, construction and games.

Please note that the program must meet the licence requirements of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. In most cases a separate program is run in Early Learning, while primary-aged children are catered for in the Multi-Purpose Centre. The Geelong College Integrated Licence permits us to combine programs where necessary.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION For enquiries about transport to and from school, please contact the College’s Bus Travel Coordinator, BusCoordinator@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au The following details are set down for the general information of parents and to assist in matters related to transport to and from the College.

LOCAL BUSES Geelong Transit System (GTS) operates a Newtown service which runs between the city, the Middle School and the Senior School. GTS also operates special school buses directly to the Newtown area from Highton, North Geelong and Norlane. Specific details should be obtained directly from the relevant GTS operator (either Benders on 5278 5955 or McHarry’s on 5223 2111). Services are operated from other urban areas to the city where the connection with the GTS service is possible.

GTS (GEELONG TRANSIT SYSTEM) The Geelong Transit Card (either half-yearly or yearly) is purchased from V/Line at major railway stations. Application forms are available from the the Bus Coordinator in Davey House in January.

The forms must be completed and verified by the Bus Travel Coordinator before V/Line will issue a pass. Please note two passport photos are required with the form. These passes allow unlimited travel within the GTS urban area which extends to Leopold, Grovedale and Lara.

BELLARINE PENINSULA AND SURF COAST PUBLIC TRANSPORT McHarry’s Buslines operates services from the following towns located on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast – Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale, Portarlington, St Leonards, Clifton Springs, Leopold, Drysdale, Breamlea and Torquay. Details of particular services, times and routes should be obtained from McHarry’s Buslines on 5223 2111.

If you live on the coastal side of Bawtree Road, Leopold, or the coastal side of Mount Duneed Road, Mount Duneed, you will be required to purchase a Vic Student Pass. Application forms are available from the Bus Coordinator in Davey House in January. The forms must be completed and verified by the Bus Travel Coordinator before V/Line will issue a pass, please note two passport photos are required with the form.

You may be eligible to claim a Conveyance Allowance to reimburse the cost of the bus pass if you meet the means test criteria and live more than 4.8km radial distance from the school. To see if you are eligible visit the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development website, www.education.vic.gov.au.

These forms are also available from the Bus Coordinator in Davey House, 150 Noble Street, Newtown.

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RURAL/OTHER AREAS – APPLICATION TO TRAVEL FORM The Education Department operates bus services from Lorne, Anglesea, Deans Marsh, Winchelsea, Cressy, Meredith, Bannockburn/Lethbridge, Aireys Inlet, Paraparap and Anakie. If you wish to make use of any of these services, please contact the School Contract Bus Coordinator at Matthew Flinders Girls’ Secondary College on 5221 8834. An Application for Travel form (blue form) can also be obtained from the Bus Coordinator in Davey House.

PRIVATE BUS TRAVEL As an alternative to the public school bus service, the College operates buses that pick up students from designated stops in the morning and drops them at the same place in the afternoons. The cost of fares will be advised each year and charged via the school fees. A green conveyance form must be completed (available from Davey House).

Routes included are: Colac/Birregurra/Winchelsea/Moriac Torquay Anglesea/Jan Juc/Freshwater Creek Sanctuary Lakes/Werribee Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads 15

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