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82 The Promenade Narre Warren South 3805
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Hillsmeade Primary School

Hillsmeade Primary School

Growing and Learning Together

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Latest Teacher Reading: Mr Cole & Ms Szalek

October 18, 2019 Stewart Johnson

Hi Families - Our latest teacher reading is available on our website: Ms Szalek and Mr Cole read The Lion's Share. You're going to love this one,...

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Hillsmeade in the News

September 12, 2019 Stewart Johnson

Hi Families - Hillsmeade has been featured in the Berwick Star local news recently:

  • Back to School for a Day
  • School celebrates...
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Latest Teacher Reading Available!

September 11, 2019 Stewart Johnson

This week Ms Arbuckle reads The Book with No Pictures to her gorgeous puppy. We hope your family enjoys Ms Arbuckle's fantastic reading of this...

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Electives this Friday

September 11, 2019 Stewart Johnson

Hi Families - this Friday is our last day of electives for term 3. We recently shot some footage of the outdoor...

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AFL Inflatables This Week

September 6, 2019 Stewart Johnson

Good morning! This week all students had the opportunity to participate in the AFL Inflatables -- here's a short...

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Latest Teacher Reading Video Available

September 4, 2019 Stewart Johnson

Hi Families - our latest teacher reading is available, and this week it's a recording of Ms Kidd reading ​Wombat Stew in her pyjamas at our recent...

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Parent Teacher Conferences open for Booking now

September 4, 2019 Stewart Johnson

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Latest Teacher Reading with Ms Crowe

August 27, 2019 Stewart Johnson

Hi Families -Our latest teacher reading is up on our website -- this week Ms Crowe is reading Who Sank the Boat? Click here to see our...

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Please enrol your 2020 Preps ASAP

August 23, 2019 Stewart Johnson

Hi Families -We are preparing our Prep 2020 transition program, which will be running soon. If you are intending for your Prep child to...

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Pyjama Day Tomorrow for Book Week!

August 19, 2019 Stewart Johnson

Hi Families! Tomorrow is Pyjama...

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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.

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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Book Packs (3)

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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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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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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.

Categories: Book Packs, Fees
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