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Recent Parenting Information Updates

  • Parents Building Solutions
  • Social skills for children by Michael Grose
  • How to raise independent kids
  • Social and emotional learning: suggestions for families
  • Thinking about Transition to School
  • Praise and intelligence: Why telling kids they are smart makes them act dumb.
  • Managing Winter Cold and Flu Season
  • What it means to be an emotionally intelligent parent
  • Hillsmeade Primary School Lockdown Drill Thursday 16th June
  • Reading your child’s report

Mission

To provide a caring, safe and supportive learning environment for children to grow.

Vision

We aim to continually grow and learn together by:

– supporting individual abilities and excellence in academic achievement,

– celebrating diverse backgrounds and cultures, and

– becoming global citizens prepared for the needs and expectations of our ever changing society.

Recent Updates from our Staff

  • 1 Alison Elliott
    • Berwick Show This Weekend
    • EVERGREEN EVERGROWING
    • Art Expo Auction Canvases Elective Classes Prep-Yr 6
  • 1 Jodie Bray
    • In Case You Missed It: Parliament Debate
    • Bedtime Stories, Monash Science, Mandarin Night & more
    • Minister Visit, Bedtime Stories, Monash Science Visits and more
  • 1 Lisa Scott
    • Victorian State Schools Spectacular
    • Christmas Carols at Casey Central
    • Music Term 3 Newsletter
  • 1 Hillsmeade Office
    • The Link 2018 Issue 1
    • Happy New Year!
    • The Link 2017 Issue 41
  • 1 Scott Clode
    • Tee-Ball team Top the Division
    • Mixed Netball and AFL teams off to the Regional Finals
    • Hillsmeade Soccer Team Triumphant
  • 1 Shiona Watson
    • Parents Building Solutions
    • Bounce Back Whole School program Term 1 2017
    • Social skills for children by Michael Grose
  • 1 Stewart Johnson
    • Reminder: Whole School Electives tomorrow, no Assembly
    • Grade 4 Camp Parent Info Night Next Week
    • The Link 2018 Issue 10

Hours & Info

82 The Promenade
Narre Warren South 3805
+61 3 9704 6313
hillsmeade.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Office open during school terms
8.30am - 4.00pm

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Popular Questions

Book Packs (3)

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Is it cheaper to buy my child’s stationery rather then buying a book pack?

Posted on January 9, 2018

No, we purchase nearly 900 book packs in bulk and get significant savings as a result. The Essential Items fee covers both the book pack and a collection of other resources that are used directly in the classrooms. If you purchase your own book pack stationery you will still need to pay some of the Essential Items fee to cover the remaining items used in classrooms.

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What payment methods are available for Book Packs/Essential Items?

Posted on January 9, 2018

Cash, cheque and cards at the school office. Eligible parents can use CentrePay — forms available at the office.

We normally try and use Qkr for all payments, however we need parents to pick up book packs. We have found that with Qkr available for Essential Items parents will pay at home on their phone and then forget to pick up book packs.
Additionally, there is a delay between a Qkr payment and when the school receives the notification of payment, and it can be difficult to determine whether a parent has already paid by Qkr when they’re standing at the counter.

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Can I use Qkr for Essential Items / Book Packs?

Posted on January 9, 2018

No. We support cash, cheque and cards at the school office. Eligible parents can use CentrePay — forms available at the office.

We normally try and use Qkr for all payments, however we need parents to pick up book packs. We have found that with Qkr available for Essential Items parents will pay at home on their phone and then forget to pick up book packs.
Additionally, there is a delay between a Qkr payment and when the school receives the notification of payment, and it can be difficult to determine whether a parent has already paid by Qkr when they’re standing at the counter.

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Fees (3)

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Why do I have to pay school fees? The government funds schools.

Posted on January 9, 2018

The government funds the vast majority of running the school, but DET policy provides for schools charging for some Essential classroom items. DET provides this diagram to explain the difference between government funding, Essential Items, and Voluntary Charges: Understanding Parent Payment Categories.

  • Essential Items are the parent contribution for essential learning items and other curriculum resources. You will need to pay these fees to receive your child’s book pack.
  • Voluntary Charges are non-compulsory, and are used to improve the school for all children, such as playground equipment, library books, etc.

Fees are payable when collecting book packs. If required you can use a payment plan for Essential Items.

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Are there discounts on school fees (Essential Items) for siblings?

Posted on January 9, 2018

The Essential Items charge was set by School Council for 2018 at $170 for all children with no sibling discounts.

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Can I use Qkr for Essential Items / Book Packs?

Posted on January 9, 2018

No. We support cash, cheque and cards at the school office. Eligible parents can use CentrePay — forms available at the office.

We normally try and use Qkr for all payments, however we need parents to pick up book packs. We have found that with Qkr available for Essential Items parents will pay at home on their phone and then forget to pick up book packs.
Additionally, there is a delay between a Qkr payment and when the school receives the notification of payment, and it can be difficult to determine whether a parent has already paid by Qkr when they’re standing at the counter.

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