Ash Wednesday - Galen Catholic College

Galen Catholic College Newsletter
Wednesday 17th February 2016
Issue 2
Ash Wednesday
Staff and students came together in Homerooms to observe Ash Wednesday. Liturgies were conducted and Ashes distributed.
Students were advised of the significance of the ashes and the commencement of the season of Lent. We are encouraged
in this year of Mercy to consider our neighbors, especially through the work of Caritas and what contributions we can make
towards building stronger communities.
Vale, Joan Selwood
Staff gathered on Monday to reflect and pray for Joan Selwood,
who passed away suddenly. Joan was working in the Hospitality
and Food Technology areas as an Assistant until close to the end
of last year when her health deteriorated.
Joan also spent many years prior to this role working in the
Galen canteen and would be well known to most staff. Her three
children also came through Galen, the most recent four years
ago. Joan is fondly remembered as a gardener who was
instrumental in planting the herb garden outside the hospitality
area. The Galen community offers our deepest sympathy to
Joan’s family.
Galen, my place of opportunity.
What’s On
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
• Mon Feb 15-16: 9.1 Discovery Bushwalk
• Tues Feb 16-17: 9.2 Discovery Bushwalk
• Thurs Feb 18 - School Photos
• Fri Feb 19-20: Production Camp
• Fri Feb 19 - School Photos catch up
• Fri Feb 19 - Upper Hume Snr Cricket
• Mon Feb 22-23: 9.3 Discover Bushwalk
• Wed Feb 24 - House Swim Sports
• Thurs Feb 25-26: 9.4 Discovery Bushwalk
• Mon Feb 29 - March 1: Year 11 Retreats
• Mon Feb 29 - March 2: Yr 9 Adventure
Camp (9.5 & 9.6)
• Wed Mar 2-4: Yr 9 Adventure Camp
(9.7 & 9.8) ACTIVITY
FER TO POLICY
THINK & REFLECT
• Wed Mar 2 - Upper Hume Swimming
• Wed Mar 9 - Opening Mass
Years 10-12: Period 2
Years 7-9: Period 4
• Thurs Mar 10 - Injections Yr 7 B/G
• Thurs Mar 10 - Hume Senior Cricket
• Thurs Mar 10 - ZONTA Girls Breakfast
• Mon Mar 14 - Labour Day
• Tues Mar 15 - Hume Swimming
• Wed Mar 16 - Yr 9 Project Rockit
• Thurs Mar 17 - UH Volleyball/Tennis
• Wed Mar 23 - Parent/Teacher Evening
• Wed Mar 23 - Students finish Term 1
• Thurs Mar 24 - Parent/Teacher Morning
• Fri Mar 25 - Good Friday
• Sat Mar 26 - Holy Saturday
• Sun Mar 27 - Easter Sunday
• Mon Apr 11 - Term 2 begins
• Thurs Apr 14 - Athletics Sports
• Sat Apr 16 - Galen Deb 1
• Sun Apr 17 - East Timor Arrival
• Mon Apr 18 - Yr 9 Author Scot Gardner
• Tues Apr 19 - State Swimming
• Wed Apr 20 - Yr 11 Re-Connect
• Wed Apr 20 - Upper Hume Snr Footy
• Wed Apr 20 - Yr 9 Night of Notables
• Thurs Apr 21 - Yr 12 Re-Connect
• Thurs Apr 21 - Hume Snr Tennis
• Fri Apr 22 - ANZAC Assembly P.2 & P.4
• Mon Apr 25 - ANZAC Day
• Tues Apr 26 - UH Snr Soccer
Our Year 12 students are off to a flying start for their final year of secondary
school. I had the privilege of attending both Year 12 retreats in their first week
and then their Jumper Presentation Night last week. At each of these major
events the students have impressed us with their dedicated approach to the year
ahead. There is a genuine spirit of wanting to do well and to achieve the best of
which they are capable.
Walking around the yard before school, at recess and at lunchtime the spirit
across all year levels is very apparent. I have nothing but praise for our students
in the start they have made to the year.
Vale Joan Selwood
Our school community was deeply saddened by the recent death of staff
member, Mrs Joan Selwood, following a brief but difficult battle with cancer.
Joan has been a long serving member of the Galen family with her three sons
CASE STUDY
attending the school in years gone by, with her work for many years in the
school canteen and with her more recent work as a Hospitality Assistant in the
new Hospitality Centre.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Joan’s family, but especially to her
husband, Peter, and her sons, Ryan, Timothy and Lachlan.
May she rest in peace.
Some more new staff
I am happy to announce the appointment of the following two new staff
members to the school since the start of the year.
• Mr Matthew Turnbull – teacher of RE and Humanities
• Ms Teresa Southern – Hospitality Assistant
Update on building works
With the completion of Stage 1A - the relocation and refurbishment of the
Junior School portable classrooms - our attention is now on ensuring good
landscaping around the newly positioned buildings. These works will commence
over the next fortnight.
We are also ready now to go to tender in the next fortnight for Stage 1B – the
building of the new Senior School. We are exactly on target for the timeline for
these works, firstly with the tender process and then with construction due to
start in April.
Bernard Neal
Principal
For the latest Upcoming Events visit:
www.galen.vic.edu.au
Uniform Shop
Opening Hours
Tuesday: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Thursday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Direct Line: 03 5723 8320
uniform.shop@galen.vic.edu.au
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For student absences, phone: 5721 6322
Or email: absences@galen.vic.edu.au
Junior School News
Wendy Chuck - Junior School Director
Congratulations Year 8 Students Leaders
Our new year 8 student leaders will have their first meeting on Friday 12th and will be encouraged and supported this year by
Mr. Laurie Burt our student leader coordinator.
Congratulations to Arif Khan, Amy Rebbechi, Breanna Arnold, Talia McLaurin, Jemmima Kealy, Rebecca Morris, Charlotte Morris,
Xavier Loki and Lucy North who were elected by their peers late last year to take on this important role in the junior school.
The year 7 students are currently voting to elect their student leaders and the 7s and 8s will form the junior school student
leadership team. Well done to the students who have been prepared to take on this role and contribute to improving the
school. I am looking forward to working with our junior leaders during the year.
Wendy Chuck
Junior School Director
Galen
Swimming
Carnival!
Galen College Debutante Ball, St. Patrick’s Hall Wangaratta. Volunteers required for table service and kitchen duties 8.00 p
.m.-­‐12.30 a.m. Saturday April 16th Wed 24th of Feb
Please contact: allison.king@galen.vic.edu.au Gates open at 4pm, first race starts
Upcoming Events
at Galen
To find out about
Upcoming Events
at Galen, make sure
you bookmark our
website on your
smartphone, tablet
and/or computer.
www.galen.vic.edu.au
at 4.30. Finshing time 8.30-9pm.
Come along, support your house
and enjoy a fun night!
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Senior School News
Mick Grogan - Senior School Director
Year 12 students began the year formally at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, with their annual Year 12 Jumper and
Award Presentation evening, last Wednesday.
Jeremy Carr a former Galen student from 2001, as special guest speaker delivered a very entertaining and engaging speech. His
delivery was underpinned by the themes of; having a crack, the harder you work in life the luckier you get, you can turn things
round with perseverance, carpe diem, procrastination will get you nowhere and seizing all opportunities. The old saying, the
apple doesn’t fall far from the tree was clearly evident, as Jeremy delivered some classic one liners that his parents would be
proud of.
Students were also encouraged to focus on the importance of
supporting one another on their journey throughout the year.
Prior to the presentation of the jumpers, the VCE academic awards
for 2015 were presented, including the Dux for 2015, which was
shared by Fergus Samon and Ryley Pasquali. A special bursary was
also presented to Ryley.
Additionally Kaitlyn Ritchie received an award from Latrobe
University for academic performance and contribution to the
school community.
College Captains for 2016, were also officially announced.
Successful candidates Will Robinson and Chloe Hancock both feel
very honoured to be given the opportunity to represent Galen
College as student leaders this year.
The start to the year has been terrific. Year 12 Students have been
keen to embrace their studies and participated reflectively and
thoughtfully in the retreats held last week.
Year 11 students have received details about their upcoming Camp
that will take place at Harrietville or Alexandra. It is important that
the forms associated with this activity are completed and returned to
school promptly, please.
“These new Year 12 jumpers are so COOL!”
“I know right, soooo COOL!”
Save the date for Galen’s upcoming 2016 Production...
Galen Catholic College
presents
TICKETS
Wangaratta Performing
Arts Centre
April 28, 29 & 30
at 7.30pm
Sat April 30 at 1.30pm
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Information for Bus Travellers
• ONE TIME /TEMPORARY BUS TRAVEL
If you are a student needing to travel on a school bus for a
one-off occasion, you are able to do so, as long as it is for
school related purposes i.e. study groups.
Students will not be issued a temporary bus pass for Netball/
Football/Birthday Parties etc. Please keep this in mind when
requesting a temporary bus pass.
If travel is required on a Public bus, you will be asked to pay
the nominated fee (which can cost anywhere between $1.20
to $5.00, depending on the destination), to the bus driver.
• STUDENT CONCESSION CARD - For students NOT eligible
for Conveyance allowance
As you know, over the past two years the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development have
changed the way they apply the rules governing eligibility
for parents in the Beechworth and Rutherglen / Wahgunyah
to access the Conveyance Allowance and free School Bus
Program.
1. From the Galen front office
2. Online at http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/concessions/students
3. At any VLine station (including Wangaratta Railway station)
The Concession Card will cost $9 upon Submission,
payable to Public Transport Victoria.
Step 2 – apply for a Student Pass
Once the Concession Card has been processed, the applicant
can then purchase a Student Pass – applications forms are
available from :
1. Online at http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/concessions/students
2. At any VLine station
Pricing is as follows:
2016 STUDENT PASS
Half Yearly
$285
Full Year
$546
This has resulted in parents of children in these areas having to pay public transport fares for their children to travel
to school. Despite the best efforts of Galen and the Catholic
Education Office to have the government reverse this decision, this has generally meant a cost to parents for transport
fares of over $800 per year for each child.
Once the Student Pass has been purchased, the application
will be forwarded to the Seymour Railway Station to be processed and fares loaded onto a MYKI card. Seymour will then
return it to Wangaratta Railway Station, where the applicant
will be contacted to collect their pass. Passes have a 48hr
turnover, possibly shorter if submitted before 12pm, Mon to
Thurs.
Galen has received advice that there is a way for parents to
significantly reduce this overall cost. As always with government departments there is a process to follow but in this
instance it is a relatively simple process. There is a further benefit in that the fares purchased will be added to a new MYKI
card and will cover the costs of all Victorian Public Transport
services, including Melbourne metropolitan services.
Please note
Both Cards must be carried by the student at all times when
travelling, to be presented to the driver/ticketing station
when boarding bus/train.
The Student Pass will cover all Victorian Public Transport
services (Melbourne, Bright etc.), within the specified ticket
period.
I am grateful to Galen staff member, Ms Sandra Leerson, for
providing the following summary of the advice we have
recently received:
If any cards are lost, a new one should be applied for.
If pass is no longer required (moved address and no longer
needs to use public transport), a refund may be considered
on a Pro Rata basis, as long as the applicant can present the
relevant MYKI card.
CONCESSIONS - Student Pass (MYKI)
Concessions are now available for all students who are
NOT eligible for conveyance allowance.
There are 3 steps:
Please do not hesitate to contact Sandra Leerson at Galen
Catholic College on (03)5721 6322, if you have any further
questions.
Step 1 – Obtain a Concession Card
Concession Card application is to be completed (photos included), authorised by Galen Catholic College, then returned
to Wangaratta Railway Station for processing. Applications
for a Concession Card are available from 3 locations for Galen
students:
www.galen.vic.edu.au
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Middle School News
Rob Walker - Middle School Director
Welcome to a new year in the Middle School. In particular I
would like to welcome the Year 9 group as they make their
transition form the Junior School to the Middle School.
Middle School Executive:
Year 9 Coordinator is Miss Kelly Smith and Year 10 Coordinator is Liz Morrow. The Middle School Home Room Teachers
are as follows:
9.1 Sarah Taylor, 9.2 Laurie Burt, 9.3 Paul Walker, 9.4 Ash
Burke, 9.5 Ian Minns, 9.6 Jody Heath, 9.7 Olivia Jones, 9.8
Nick Beattie
10.1 James Heath, 10.2 Edwin Evans, 10.3 Daniel Armitage,
10.4 Shannon Murphy, 10.5 Caitlin Rizzo, 10.6 Lauren Sykes,
10.7 Liz Orton/Brian Carr, 10.8 Deb Doyle
Please contact the relevant person should you have any
concerns or queries relative to the Middle School.
Student Leaders 2016:
The following students have been elected as Student
Leaders for 2016 in the Middle School. These students will
be the voice of the Middle School student body and they
will participate in leadership activities throughout the year.
As well as working with the YLC’s and the Directors these
students will also work closely with Laurie Burt who is
responsible for student leadership activities across the
school.
10.1 Bridget Cole, 10.2 Isobelle Lackner, 10.3 Josh
O’Donohue, 10.3 Ella McCarthy, 10.4 Juliette Howard, 10.4
Jasmine Carboon, 10.5 Kate Whitten, 10.5 Jack Roach, 10.6
Bridie Nixon, 10.7 Billie Taylor, 10.8 Aaron Thrum,
10.8 Jessica Lewis
9.1 Nathan Chadban, 9.2 Jacob Talarico, 9.3 Rachel Fischer,
9.4 Gabe Watson, 9.5 Matthew Whitten, 9.6 Antonia Maher,
9.7 Amy Ashton, 9.8 Macey Gillman
Uniform:
Uniform to this point has been very good. Just a reminder
that shoes must have black leather uppers. Canvas/cloth
uppers do meet uniform requirements. Black socks are not
permitted. Socks must be white. Hats should be carried at
all times during recess and lunchtimes. When in the sun
students are required to be wearing their hat. When in the
shade they do not have to be wearing their hat.
Punctuality has also been very good. Remember that first
bell goes at 8.45am and HR commences at 8.50am.
Phone Policy for Middle School Students
Students are not to have their phone on them in class. If a
student brings their phone to school it must be locked in
their locker.
Catch Up days for 2016
Due to the overwhelming support in 2015 of Galen’s ‘catch
up days’ will be continuing these in 2016. We will not accept
students simply refusing to complete or submit assessment
tasks. Each term Galen has identified student free days we
will be providing an opportunity for those students who
have work overdue to come into school and complete
those tasks under supervision. Year level coordinators will
be contacting students and requesting their attendance in
a bid to ensure they are up-to-date.
We look forward to your continued support of our
endeavours to ensure your sons/daughters are adequately
prepared and ready for their studies at Galen.
If a student has more than one overdue assessment task
for the term they will be expected to attend the following
student free days.
24th March Parent Teacher
Due date to have work submitted 18th March
18th June Saturday
Due date to have work submitted 10th June
9th September Parent Teacher
Due date to have work submitted 2nd September
19th November Saturday
Due date to have work submitted 11th November
Upcoming Dates
Feb
16
9.1/9.2 Discovery Bushwalk
17
9.2 Discovery Bushwalk
18
School Photos
22
9.3 Discovery Bushwalk
23
9.3 Discovery Bushwalk
24
Swimming Sports
25
9.4 Discovery Bushwalk
26
9.4 Discovery Bushwalk
Year 10 Exam Revision Session
29-2 9.5 & 9.6 Adventure Camp
Mar
2-4
9
16 23
24
9.7 & 9.8 Adventure Camp
Opening Mass
Yr 9 Project Rocket
Parent Teacher interviews
Parent Teacher interviews
Catch Up Day
Regards,
Rob Walker
Middle School Director
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Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund –
payment arrangements for 2016
• The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) has changed to a
term one application process and payment cycle from 2016.
• Applications for the CSEF program opened from the commencement of term one, 2016, helping to ensure that all eligible students
are able to participate in school trips and sporting activities.
• Families holding a valid means-tested concession card are eligible
to apply. A special consideration category also exists.
Wangaratta
Marathon
& Fun Runs
Join the Galen & Friends Community
Team by entering a fun run
www.wangarattamarathon.com.au
• A payment of $125 for eligible primary school students and $225
for eligible secondary school students will be paid directly to the
school to be used towards camps, sports and excursion costs for the
benefit of the student.
• The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no
student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for
important, educational and fun activities.
Important dates
• 27 January 2016 – CSEF eligibility date. The CSEF web automatically checks with Centrelink whether a parent’s concession card was
valid on this date.
• 1 March 2016 - CSEF payments to schools will commence from this
date onwards. Regular payment runs will occur throughout terms
one and two.
An application form is included in this issue of Reflections.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Come and Try Night
The North East Canoe club is hosting a “Come-and-Try” night on
Wednesday the 17th of February. We are keen to get families with
children to come along to have a go in new boats donated by the
Rural City of Wangaratta. The club will be providing boats for all
ages to come and try canoeing and kayaking.
Event details:
What: Come and Try Night
Who: North East Canoe Club
Where: Frank Garth Reserve, Junction pool of the Oven and King,
Wangaratta (opposite Apex park)
When: 5pm until dusk
Who can come: all ages and experience welcome.
Children encouraged
Equipement: all equipment provided by the club, bring bathers and
a towel
Activities: kayaking & rolling demonstrations, canoe polo game,
basic tuition for children and adults on beginner kayaking and
paddling
More information about our club is available at:
www.necanoeclub.canoe.org.au
Runner Profile
Name: Mitch Carson
Age: 14
Occupation: Student
Distance entered: 5km
Do you participate in the
Wangaratta Park Run:
I have done it a few times but
cricket gets in the way.
What is your weekly training
regime: I try to do as much running as I can at footy
and cricket training.
What is your motivation for entering the fun run:
My whole family has entered it the last few years
and it is good to do something together, it is also
good for fitness in other sports.
What advice would you give to other runners,
wanting to enter the Wangaratta Marathon &
Fun Runs for the first time?
Have a go. It is fun to exercise with other people.
The fun run raises money for community groups.
If you’d like to join Mitch in the 5km run, or
enter another distance (5km, half marathon
or Marathon), please join the Galen & Friends
community team at:
www.wangarattamarathon.com.au
Wahgunyah Lions Football Netball
Club registrations
Wahgunyah Lions Football Netball Club will be
holding junior football registration on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm.
All present and new players are encouraged to
come along and register for the 2016 season.
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Pancakes for Project Compassion
With limited support services for children living with
intellectual disabilities in Laos, Duangmala feared that
her eight-year-old son, Hum Noy, would never reach his
full potential because he has Down Syndrome. However,
he now has the chance to learn and thrive at a school for
children with intellectual disabilities, supported by Caritas
Australia.
Please donate to Project Compassion 2016 and help
children living with intellectual disabilities in Laos learn,
grow and reach their full potential. You can donate at the
College or by visiting the Galen donation webpage at:
http://my.caritasfundraising.org.au/galen
Galen Catholic College’s Year 11 VCAL class was kept busy on
Tuesday 9th February making pancakes for hordes of students
on Shrove Tuesday. With pancake stacks being sold for $3.00,
all proceeds from the event will go towards Caritas’ Project
Compassion, raising much-needed funds for those living in
poverty. Year 11 VCAL student Ellie Hourigan said, “It feels good
knowing that we’re raising money for a good cause, especially
those who need it most. Hopefully our donation will help those
people have the things we take for granted like food, clean
water and clothes.”
Through their efforts, students raised a total of $681.00 from
their sales during recess. This sum of money will be added to
during other activities at Galen during Lent. Class teacher Paul
Walker expressed how impressed he was with the students,
“I’m very proud of the way they promoted the event, prepared,
cooked and cleaned up - all for a great cause.”
Photo: Sam Taylor, Ellie Hourigan and Amie Hourigan busy
preparing pancakes for Project Compassion.
Who’s Who at Galen
Leadership Team
• Bernard Neal: Principal
• Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal—Staff & Students
• Marie Salinger: Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching
• Genevieve O’Reilly: Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity
• Dom Giannone: Business Manager
• Anthony Batters: Professional Development Co-ordinator
• Kylie Quin: Daily Organiser
• Mick Grogan: Senior School Director
• Rob Walker: Middle School Director
• Wendy Chuck: Junior School Director
The best way to contact Galen staff members direct is by email.
All staff have email addresses which follow the formula:
firstname.surname@galen.vic.edu.au
School Board
Fr Mike Pullar: Parish Priest
Mark Williams: Board Chair
Bernard Neal: Principal
Phil Bretherton: CEO Representative
Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal
Dom Giannone: Business Manager
Cheryl Impink: Parents’ Assoc. Representative
Liz Nelson: Parent Representative
Suellen Loki: Parent Representative
Colin McClounan: Parent Representative
Hannah Clancy: Parent Representative
Karen Archer: Parent Representative
Tracey Bright: Parent Representative
Parents Association Executive
• Elizabeth Jolly: President
• Julie James: Vice President
• Karyn Howard: Secretary
• Karen Archer: Treasurer
Members of the Board and Parents Association can be
contacted via the office on 03 5721 6322 or email:
admin-enquiry@galen.vic.edu.au
Newsletter enquiries can be emailed directly to the Publications & Promotions Officer: malcolm.webster@galen.vic.edu.au
Galen Catholic College
College Street, Wangaratta
PO Box 630 Wangaratta Vic 3676
Principal: Bernard Neal
Email: principal@galen.vic.edu.au
Phone: 03 5721 6322
Web: www.galen.vic.edu.au
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities
that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps
ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates
for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria
the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link
between a student’s background and their outcomes.
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS
FUND (CSEF)
School camps provide children with inspiring
experiences in the great outdoors, excursions
encourage a deeper understanding of how the
world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline
and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government
to assist eligible families to cover the costs of
school trips, camps and sporting activities.
HOW TO APPLY
Contact the school office to obtain a
CSEF application form or download from
www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
MORE INFORMATION
For the CSEF application closing dates
and more information about the fund visit
www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or
are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible
for CSEF. A special consideration category also
exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The
allowance is paid to the school to use towards
expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting
activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
•• $125 for primary school students
•• $225 for secondary school students.
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CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) APPLICATION FORM
School Name
School REF ID
Parent/legal guardian details
Surname
First name
Address
Town/suburb
State
Postcode
Contact number
Centrelink pensioner concession OR Health care card number (CRN)
–
Foster parent* OR
–
–
OR
Veterans affairs pensioner
*Foster Parents must provide a copy of the temporary care order letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Student details
Child’s surname
Child’s first name
Student ID
Date of birth
Year level
(dd/mm/yyyy)
I authorise the Department of Education and Training (DET) to use Centrelink Confirmation eServices to perform an enquiry of my Centrelink
customer details and concession card status in order to enable the business to determine if I qualify for a concession, rebate or service. I also
authorise the Australian Government Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide the results of that enquiry to DET.
I understand that:
• DHS will use information I have provided to DET to confirm my eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund and will disclose to DET
personal information including my name, address, payment and concession card type and status.
• this consent, once signed, remains valid while my child is enrolled at a registered Victorian school unless I withdraw it by contacting the school.
• I can obtain proof of my circumstances/details from DHS and provide it to DET so that my eligibility for the Camps, Sports and
Excursions Fund can be determined.
• if I withdraw my consent or do not alternatively provide proof of my circumstances/details, I may not be eligible for the Camps, Sports and
Excursions Fund provided by DET.
• information regarding my eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund may be disclosed to the Victorian Department of Health and
Human Services and /or State Schools Relief for the purpose of evaluating concession card services or confirming eligibility for assistance.
You are able to request access to the personal information that we hold about you, and to request that any errors be corrected, by contacting your
child’s school.
Signature of applicant
Date
/
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CSEF ELIGIBILITY
Below is the criteria used to determine a student’s eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF).
Criteria 1 – Eligibility
To be eligible* for the fund, a parent or legal guardian of a student attending a registered Government or nongovernment Victorian primary or secondary school must:
•
on the first day of Term one, or;
•
on the first day of Term two;
a)
b)
c)
Be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004, that is, be a holder of
Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession
Card (PCC) holder, OR
Be a temporary foster parent, and;
Submit an application to the school by the due date.
* A special consideration eligibility category also exists. For more information, see: www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Parents who receive a Carer Allowance on behalf of a child, or any other benefit or allowance not income tested by
Centrelink, are not eligible for the CSEF unless they also comply with one of (a) or (b) above.
Criteria 2 - Be of school age and attend school in Victoria
School is compulsory for all Victorian children aged between six and 17 years of age inclusive.
For the purposes of CSEF, students may be eligible for assistance if they attend a Victorian registered primary or
secondary school. Typically, these students are aged between five and 18 years inclusive.
CSEF is not payable to students attending pre-school, kindergarten, home schooled, or TAFE.
Eligibility Date
For concession card holders CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardian’s concession card being
successfully validated with Centrelink on the first day of either term one (27 January 2016) or term two (11 April 2016).
Closing Date
Parents are encouraged to lodge the application form by 29 February 2016, so that payments can be made from March
2016. However schools can accept parent applications up until 03 June 2016.
PAYMENT AMOUNTS
CSEF payment amount
The CSEF is an annual payment to the school to be used towards camps, sports and/or excursion expenses for the
benefit of the eligible student.
•
Primary school student rate: $125 per year.
•
Secondary school student rate: $225 per year.
The CSEF is paid directly to your child’s school and will be allocated by the school towards camps, sports and/or
excursion costs for your child. .
For ungraded students, the rate payable is determined by the student’s date of birth. For more information, see:
www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Year 7 government school students who are CSEF recipients are also eligible for a uniform voucher. Secondary
schools are required to make applications on behalf of parents so please register your interest at the school.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
1. Complete the PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN DETAILS section.
Make sure that the Surname, First Name, and Customer Reference Number (CRN) details match those on your
concession card. You will also need to provide your concession card to the school.
If you are claiming as a Foster Parent or a Veteran Affairs Pensioner, you will need to provide a copy of
documentation confirming your status as a temporary Foster Parent or provide your Veterans Affairs Pensioner
Gold card to the school.
2. Complete the STUDENT/S DETAILS section for students at this school.
3. Sign and date the form and return it to the school office.
CSEF payments cannot be claimed retrospectively for prior years.
Queries relating to CSEF eligibility and payments should be directed to the school.
Wangaratta Netball Association Inc
Registration No: A0004413M
email: wangnetball@westnet.com.au
www.wangarattanetball.com.au
PO Box 830, Schillings Drive
Wangaratta 3677
P: 5721 9194
ALL TEAMS MUST HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE AT THE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
on 22 February 2016 commencing at 7pm
Closing date for Committee Nominations is 22 February 2016
Nominations for committee positions will be vacated and expressions of interest
to join the committee are encouraged
JUNIOR COMPETITION 2016
Junior Competition commences:
Team Registration:
16 April 2016
10 March 2016
27 March 2016
5.30pm - 7pm
5.30pm - 7pm
Online registrations for Junior competition open between 22 February to 24 June 2016
•
Team Manager to submit Team Registration Form with names of all players intending to play with the
team recorded at the time of registration
•
All 2016 Junior player Netball Victoria and Wangaratta Netball Association memberships are to be
purchased online via the link on the Wangaratta Netball Association website including the completion
of Online Registration form
•
Team Official responsible for ensuring WNA Committee has evidence of payment of 2016 Netball
Victoria membership before player takes the court. All players will receive email confirmation of
payment of Netball Victoria membership
•
Junior Umpire and Senior Coach or Umpire Netball Victoria and Wangaratta Netball Association
memberships are to be purchased online via the link on the Wangaratta Netball Association website
including the completion of Online Registration form
•
Players unable to pay Membership fees Online can pay by cash or cheque at Clubrooms. Additional
$5 administration fee applies for this service. A completed and signed Registration Form must be
provided.
Fees
Player
Non-playing Junior Umpire or Coach
Non-playing Senior Umpire or Coach
Senior: Born on or before 31.12.1998
$109
$54
$74
(NV $49 + WNA $60)
(NV $49 + WNA $5)
(NV $69 + WNA $5)
Junior: Born between 01.01.1999 to 31.12.2005
Team Registration form, competition dates and additional information will be available at Annual General
meeting
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Wangaratta Netball Association Inc
Registration No: A0004413M
email: wangnetball@westnet.com.au
www.wangarattanetball.com.au
PO Box 830, Schillings Drive
Wangaratta 3677
P: 5721 9194
NETSETGO PROGRAM 2016
Online registrations for both NetSetGo programs open between 22 February to 8 April 2016
2016 NetSetGo player fees including Netball Victoria and Wangaratta Netball Association memberships
are to be purchased online via the link on the Wangaratta Netball Association website including
completion of Online Registration form
NET TIER 1 5–7 year olds (Friday evening) (Born between 1.1.2009 to 31.12.2011)
Tier 1 NETSetGo program commences:
Fees for Tier 1 (includes participant pack)
22 April 2016
$109
(4.30pm to 5.30pm)
(NV $49 + WNA $60)
SET TIER 2 8–10 year olds (Saturday morning) (Born between 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2008)
Tier 2 NetSETGo competition commences:
Saturday 30 April 2016 (11.15am to 12midday)
NetSETGo Coaches Information & Team Registration:
20 April 2016
Fees for Tier 2:
Player (includes participant pack)
$109
(NV $49 + WNA $60)
Non-playing Junior Umpire or Coach
$54
(NV $49 + WNA $5)
Non-playing Senior Umpire or Coach
$74
(NV $69 + WNA $5)
Senior: Born on or before 31.12.1998
5.30pm - 7pm
Junior: Born between 01.01.1999 to 31.12.2005
Tier 2 NetSetGo Team Registration forms, competition dates and additional information will be available
at Annual General meeting on Monday 22 February 2016
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5to7Years
Tier1NETSetGO!(Approx.Prep,Grade1&2)WNAFriday4.30-5.30pm
Visithttp://www.wangarattanetball.com.autofindoutmore.
ToregisterforNetSetGO!goto:http://netsetgo.asn.au/
8to10Years
Tier2NetSETGO!(Approx.Grade3&4)WNASaturday11.15am-12.15pm
Checkwithyourschoolnetballcoordinatororvisithttp://www.wangarattanetball.com.autofindout
more.ToregisterforNetSetGO!goto:http://netsetgo.asn.au/
10-17Years
JuniorNetballCompetition(10-17years):WNASaturday8.30am–11.15am.
Teamregistrationinformationavailablefromhttp://www.wangarattanetball.com.au
Toregistergoto:http://www.wangarattanetball.com.auandfollowthelinkontheHomepage.
Furtherdetailsvisit:www.wangarattanetball.com.au
Haveyouchangedyouremail?Or,youdon’thaveanemail
addressaspartofyourNetballVictoriamembershipor
yourjustnotsure,pleaseemailwangnetball@westnet.com.au
withyourdetailsandwewilladdyouremailaddress
sothatyoucanpurchaseonline.