11 February 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Parents/Carers

Nutrition and Community Access Programs

Nutrition programs and excursions out and about in the community are based on student contributions towards the purchase of food and cost for transport/venues. These programs are integral to teaching life skills in menu planning, nutritional value of food, shopping, meal preparation and involvement in activities within the community. These programs are voluntary. The costs for 2019 are $27.50/week for Nutrition and $8.50/week for Community Access excursions. Therefore a total of $36/week. Payments can be made via direct debit, cash, cheque, EFTPOS and Basics Card. Centrelink payment plans are also available. Please phone the school for more information.

Students who don’t participate in the nutrition program will need to bring their own food to school.

Please note that each student is required to pay the excursion cost of $8.50 per week. This covers the cost of entry into various community access sites, where a cost is required. If you have any questions please contact your child’s teacher. Students cannot access these programs if they still have outstanding money from 2018.

Back to School Voucher, Sports Voucher and Voluntary Contributions

The Northern Territory Government Back to School Voucher is $150. This money has to be acquitted by the end of Term 1. Parents/carers need to come into the Front Office and see Thalia and she will be able to help you with school uniforms, book packs, hygiene and grooming packs, camping or excursion fees. Parents need to state what they wish this voucher to be used for.

The Sports Voucher is $100, available twice a year.
Physical $100 sport vouchers are no longer being issued through schools.

From the beginning of each school semester, parents or carers must apply online for each child. Vouchers issued in Semester 2 2018, and Semester 1 2019, will expire on 31 May 2019.

Voluntary Student contributions are $80.00/year. The school has EFTPOS facilities and these voluntary contributions can be paid at the Front Office.

Student ID Card

Any replacement ID Cards will cost $10 per card.

AGM & School Council

Will be held on Wednesday 20th February from 5pm until 7pm.

Carolyn Edwards
Principal