Student Services
Developing happy learners is our priority. Student Support Service Staff are employed by the Region and work with families who have children faced with learning barriers to achieve their educational and developmental potential. The Student Support Staff can take school referrals. The staff work across a range of schools. We have a student support worker allocated to our school, and she is available to support families on a referral basis. Referrals can be made through the Principal. A referral must be completed by parents and is available from the office. Parents/carers must complete this form to access regional Student Support Service Staff.
The bus service is provided for the use of children who live more than 4.8 kms from the school. At the discretion of the Bus Coordinator, other town children may catch the bus if space permits. Applications for bus travellers will be called for at the end of the year. Bus travellers are to abide by the rules as set down in the Bus Policy. Every endeavour shall be made to advise parents if the bus, for any reason, is unable to run.
The Child FIRST program at Upper Murray Family Care is a centralised entry point for referrals and information about the support services offered within the local community. This information service is offered to families, community members, and professionals through our intake team. For families seeking more comprehensive support, our practitioners will listen to your story, provide information and suggestions where required and will guide you through the process of linking with the most suitable service tailored to your families’ individual needs.
Contacts: Individuals seeking support are encouraged to contact Child FIRST on 1800 705 211 to arrange an intake meeting or to discuss options available to your family.
Other Resources
Berry Street works with, young people and families with complex needs on issues related to violence, neglect, abuse, trauma, and poverty 0358228100.
Anglicare works with families and communities and provides a range of services including emergency food and crisis accommodation and builds capacity for sustainable living through programs like foster care, financial counselling, parent education, and group work 1300 111278.
Brotherhood of St Laurence works to alleviate and prevent poverty and can provide support to children, young people, adults, and families. Saving and Managing Money - Saver Plus.
Smith Family is a children's charity helping disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves 1800 024069
Our school has partnered with an independent provider Big Childcare to provide Before, After and Holiday Care services to our school community.
The program services the children in the school from 7:00 am in the morning until 9:00 am and operates from 3:30 pm each day until 6:00 pm.
During the school holidays, the service will operate from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm.
Families wishing to use this service can email Big Childcare at chiltern@bigchildcare.com
Families are also eligible for a government rebate which reduces the cost per session.
Further information can also be obtained by contacting Big Childcare at 0423 304 538.
Big Childcare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children and an environment where children enjoy their time in their program. During sessions, children develop life skills, friendships, confidence, and creativity through play.
The School Council is a representative body which is responsible for developing and implementing the policies of the school. The School Council is comprised of parents, teachers, the principal and community representatives. Parent members must comprise more than one-third of the school council's total membership and are elected by parents of students currently at the school.
The objectives of our school council are to:
Assist in the efficient governance of the school
Ensure that its decisions affecting students at the school are made having regard, as a primary consideration, to the best interest of the students
Enhance the educational opportunities of students at the school
School Council Members:
President — Megan Burling
Vice President — Amy Lappin
Secretary — Jan Wooldridge
Treasurer — Louie Tempany
Executive Officer — Louie Tempany
Community Member — Scott Cunningham
DET Reps — Naomi Brown, Debbie Parker
Non DET Members — Megan Burling, Dee Brown, Kiera Kenny, Elizabeth Clark, Lyndal Dyt, Scott Cunningham
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