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,

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 • Mon Feb 15-16: 9.1 Discovery Bushwalk events the students have impressed us with their dedicated approach to the year • Tues Feb 16-17: 9.2 Discovery Bushwalk ahead. There is a genuine spirit of wanting to do well and to achieve the best of • Thurs Feb 18 - School Photos which they are capable. • Fri Feb 19-20: Production Camp • Fri Feb 19 - School Photos catch up Walking around the yard before school, at recess and at lunchtime the spirit • Fri Feb 19 - Upper Hume Snr Cricket • Mon Feb 22-23: 9.3 Discover Bushwalk across all year levels is very apparent. I have nothing but praise for our students • Wed Feb 24 - House Swim Sports in the start they have made to the year. • Thurs Feb 25-26: 9.4 Discovery Bushwalk • Mon Feb 29 - March 1: Year 11 Retreats Vale Joan Selwood • Mon Feb 29 - March 2: Yr 9 Adventure Our school community was deeply saddened by the recent death of staff Camp (9.5 & 9.6) member, Mrs Joan Selwood, following a brief but difficult battle with cancer. • Wed Mar 2-4: Yr 9 Adventure Camp Joan has been a long serving member of the Galen family with her three sons REFER TO POLICY (9.7 & 9.8) ACTIVITY THINK & REFLECT CASE STUDY • Wed Mar 2 - Upper Hume Swimming attending the school in years gone by, with her work for many years in the • Wed Mar 9 - Opening Mass school canteen and with her more recent work as a Hospitality Assistant in the Years 10-12: Period 2 new Hospitality Centre. Years 7-9: Period 4 • Thurs Mar 10 - Injections Yr 7 B/G • Thurs Mar 10 - Hume Senior Cricket We extend our deepest sympathies to Joan’s family, but especially to her • Thurs Mar 10 - ZONTA Girls Breakfast husband, Peter, and her sons, Ryan, Timothy and Lachlan. • Mon Mar 14 - Labour Day • Tues Mar 15 - Hume Swimming May she rest in peace. • Wed Mar 16 - Yr 9 Project Rockit • Thurs Mar 17 - UH Volleyball/Tennis Some more new staff • Wed Mar 23 - Parent/Teacher Evening • Wed Mar 23 - Students finish Term 1 I am happy to announce the appointment of the following two new staff • Thurs Mar 24 - Parent/Teacher Morning members to the school since the start of the year. • Fri Mar 25 - Good Friday • Mr Matthew Turnbull – teacher of RE and Humanities • Sat Mar 26 - Holy Saturday • Ms Teresa Southern – Hospitality Assistant • Sun Mar 27 - Easter Sunday

• Mon Apr 11 - Term 2 begins Update on building works • Thurs Apr 14 - Athletics Sports With the completion of Stage 1A - the relocation and refurbishment of the • Sat Apr 16 - Galen Deb 1 Junior School portable classrooms - our attention is now on ensuring good • Sun Apr 17 - East Timor Arrival landscaping around the newly positioned buildings. These works will commence • Mon Apr 18 - Yr 9 Author Scot Gardner over the next fortnight. • Tues Apr 19 - State Swimming • Wed Apr 20 - Yr 11 Re-Connect • Wed Apr 20 - Upper Hume Snr Footy We are also ready now to go to tender in the next fortnight for Stage 1B – the • Wed Apr 20 - Yr 9 Night of Notables building of the new Senior School. We are exactly on target for the timeline for • Thurs Apr 21 - Yr 12 Re-Connect these works, firstly with the tender process and then with construction due to • Thurs Apr 21 - Hume Snr Tennis start in April. • Fri Apr 22 - ANZAC Assembly P.2 & P.4 • Mon Apr 25 - ANZAC Day • Tues Apr 26 - UH Snr Soccer 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 For student absences, phone: 5721 6322 Direct Line: 03 5723 8320 [email protected] Or email: [email protected]

2 | Reflections Newsletter 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 andwill 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 Upcoming Events Galen College at Galen To find out about Debutante Ball, Swimming Upcoming Events Volunteers St. required Patrick’s Hall Wangaratta. at Galen, make sure you bookmark our for table service and Carnival! website on your kitchen duties smartphone, tablet 8.00 p.m.-­‐12.30 a.m.th and/or computer. Saturday April 16 Wed 24th of Feb Gates open at 4pm, first race starts www.galen.vic.edu.au Please contact: [email protected] at 4.30. Finshing time 8.30-9pm.

Come along, support your house and enjoy a fun night!

www.galen.vic.edu.au | 3 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 “These new Year 12 jumpers are so COOL!” that will take place at Harrietville or Alexandra. It is important that the forms associated with this activity are completed and returned to “I know right, soooo COOL!” school promptly, please.

Save the date for Galen’s upcoming 2016 Production...

TICKETS Galen Catholic College Wangaratta Performing presents Arts Centre April 28, 29 & 30 at 7.30pm

Sat April 30 at 1.30pm

4 | Reflections Newsletter Information for Bus Travellers

• ONE TIME /TEMPORARY BUS TRAVEL 1. From the Galen front office If you are a student needing to travel on a school bus for a 2. Online at http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/concessions/students one-off occasion, you are able to do so, as long as it is for 3. At any VLine station (including Wangaratta Railway station) school related purposes i.e. study groups. Students will not be issued a temporary bus pass for Netball/ The Concession Card will cost $9 upon Submission, Football/Birthday Parties etc. Please keep this in mind when payable to Public Transport Victoria. requesting a temporary bus pass. If travel is required on a Public bus, you will be asked to pay Step 2 – apply for a Student Pass the nominated fee (which can cost anywhere between $1.20 Once the Concession Card has been processed, the applicant to $5.00, depending on the destination), to the bus driver. can then purchase a Student Pass – applications forms are available from : • STUDENT CONCESSION CARD - For students NOT eligible 1. Online at http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/concessions/students for Conveyance allowance 2. At any VLine station As you know, over the past two years the Victorian Depart- ment of Education and Early Childhood Development have Pricing is as follows: changed the way they apply the rules governing eligibility 2016 STUDENT PASS for parents in the Beechworth and Rutherglen / Wahgunyah Half Yearly $285 to access the Conveyance Allowance and free School Bus Full Year $546 Program. Once the Student Pass has been purchased, the application This has resulted in parents of children in these areas hav- will be forwarded to the Seymour Railway Station to be pro- ing to pay public transport fares for their children to travel cessed and fares loaded onto a MYKI card. Seymour will then to school. Despite the best efforts of Galen and the Catholic return it to Wangaratta Railway Station, where the applicant Education Office to have the government reverse this deci- will be contacted to collect their pass. Passes have a 48hr sion, this has generally meant a cost to parents for transport turnover, possibly shorter if submitted before 12pm, Mon to fares of over $800 per year for each child. Thurs.

Galen has received advice that there is a way for parents to Please note significantly reduce this overall cost. As always with govern- Both Cards must be carried by the student at all times when ment departments there is a process to follow but in this travelling, to be presented to the driver/ticketing station instance it is a relatively simple process. There is a further ben- when boarding bus/train. efit in that the fares purchased will be added to a new MYKI The Student Pass will cover all Victorian Public Transport card and will cover the costs of all Victorian Public Transport services (Melbourne, Bright etc.), within the specified ticket services, including Melbourne metropolitan services. period.

I am grateful to Galen staff member, Ms Sandra Leerson, for If any cards are lost, a new one should be applied for. providing the following summary of the advice we have If pass is no longer required (moved address and no longer recently received: needs to use public transport), a refund may be considered on a Pro Rata basis, as long as the applicant can present the CONCESSIONS - Student Pass (MYKI) relevant MYKI card. Concessions are now available for all students who are NOT eligible for conveyance allowance. Please do not hesitate to contact Sandra Leerson at Galen Catholic College on (03)5721 6322, if you have any further There are 3 steps: questions.

Step 1 – Obtain a Concession Card Concession Card application is to be completed (photos in- cluded), 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 | 5 Middle School News Rob Walker - Middle School Director Welcome to a new year in the Middle School. In particular I Catch Up days for 2016 would like to welcome the Year 9 group as they make their Due to the overwhelming support in 2015 of Galen’s ‘catch transition form the Junior School to the Middle School. up days’ will be continuing these in 2016. We will not accept students simply refusing to complete or submit assessment Middle School Executive: tasks. Each term Galen has identified student free days we Year 9 Coordinator is Miss Kelly Smith and Year 10 Coordina- will be providing an opportunity for those students who tor is Liz Morrow. The Middle School Home Room Teachers have work overdue to come into school and complete are as follows: those tasks under supervision. Year level coordinators will 9.1 Sarah Taylor, 9.2 Laurie Burt, 9.3 Paul Walker, 9.4 Ash be contacting students and requesting their attendance in Burke, 9.5 Ian Minns, 9.6 Jody Heath, 9.7 Olivia Jones, 9.8 a bid to ensure they are up-to-date. Nick Beattie We look forward to your continued support of our endeavours to ensure your sons/daughters are adequately 10.1 James Heath, 10.2 Edwin Evans, 10.3 Daniel Armitage, prepared and ready for their studies at Galen. 10.4 Shannon Murphy, 10.5 Caitlin Rizzo, 10.6 Lauren Sykes, 10.7 Liz Orton/Brian Carr, 10.8 Deb Doyle If a student has more than one overdue assessment task for the term they will be expected to attend the following Please contact the relevant person should you have any student free days. concerns or queries relative to the Middle School. 24th March Parent Teacher Student Leaders 2016: Due date to have work submitted 18th March The following students have been elected as Student Leaders for 2016 in the Middle School. These students will 18th June Saturday be the voice of the Middle School student body and they Due date to have work submitted 10th June will participate in leadership activities throughout the year. As well as working with the YLC’s and the Directors these 9th September Parent Teacher students will also work closely with Laurie Burt who is Due date to have work submitted 2nd September responsible for student leadership activities across the school. 19th November Saturday Due date to have work submitted 11th November 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 Upcoming Dates Bridie Nixon, 10.7 Billie Taylor, 10.8 Aaron Thrum, Feb 10.8 Jessica Lewis 16 9.1/9.2 Discovery Bushwalk 17 9.2 Discovery Bushwalk 9.1 Nathan Chadban, 9.2 Jacob Talarico, 9.3 Rachel Fischer, 18 School Photos 9.4 Gabe Watson, 9.5 Matthew Whitten, 9.6 Antonia Maher, 22 9.3 Discovery Bushwalk 9.7 Amy Ashton, 9.8 Macey Gillman 23 9.3 Discovery Bushwalk 24 Swimming Sports Uniform: 25 9.4 Discovery Bushwalk Uniform to this point has been very good. Just a reminder 26 9.4 Discovery Bushwalk that shoes must have black leather uppers. Canvas/cloth Year 10 Exam Revision Session uppers do meet uniform requirements. Black socks are not 29-2 9.5 & 9.6 Adventure Camp permitted. Socks must be white. Hats should be carried at all times during recess and lunchtimes. When in the sun Mar students are required to be wearing their hat. When in the 2-4 9.7 & 9.8 Adventure Camp shade they do not have to be wearing their hat. 9 Opening Mass Punctuality has also been very good. Remember that first 16 Yr 9 Project Rocket bell goes at 8.45am and HR commences at 8.50am. 23 Parent Teacher interviews 24 Parent Teacher interviews Phone Policy for Middle School Students Catch Up Day Students are not to have their phone on them in class. If a student brings their phone to school it must be locked in Regards, their locker. Rob Walker Middle School Director

8 | Reflections Newsletter Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund – payment arrangements for 2016 Wangaratta

• The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) has changed to a Marathon term one application process and payment cycle from 2016.

• Applications for the CSEF program opened from the commence- & Fun Runs ment of term one, 2016, helping to ensure that all eligible students Join the Galen & Friends Community are able to participate in school trips and sporting activities. Team by entering a fun run • Families holding a valid means-tested concession card are eligible www.wangarattamarathon.com.au to apply. A special consideration category also exists.

• 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. Runner Profile Important dates Name: Mitch Carson • 27 January 2016 – CSEF eligibility date. The CSEF web automati- Age: 14 cally checks with Centrelink whether a parent’s concession card was Occupation: Student valid on this date. Distance entered: 5km • 1 March 2016 - CSEF payments to schools will commence from this Do you participate in the date onwards. Regular payment runs will occur throughout terms Wangaratta Park Run: one and two. I have done it a few times but cricket gets in the way. An application form is included in this issue of Reflections. 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 Canoeing/Kayaking and it is good to do something together, it is also good for fitness in other sports. Come and Try Night What advice would you give to other runners, wanting to enter the Wangaratta Marathon & The North East Canoe club is hosting a “Come-and-Try” night on Fun Runs for the first time? Wednesday the 17th of February. We are keen to get families with Have a go. It is fun to exercise with other people. children to come along to have a go in new boats donated by the The fun run raises money for community groups. Rural City of Wangaratta. The club will be providing boats for all ages to come and try canoeing and kayaking. If you’d like to join Mitch in the 5km run, or enter another distance (5km, half marathon Event details: or Marathon), please join the Galen & Friends What: Come and Try Night community team at: Who: North East Canoe Club www.wangarattamarathon.com.au 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 Wahgunyah Lions Football Netball Equipement: all equipment provided by the club, bring bathers and Club registrations a towel Activities: kayaking & rolling demonstrations, canoe polo game, Wahgunyah Lions Football Netball Club will be basic tuition for children and adults on beginner kayaking and holding junior football registration on Tuesday paddling and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm. All present and new players are encouraged to More information about our club is available at: come along and register for the 2016 season. www.necanoeclub.canoe.org.au www.galen.vic.edu.au | 7 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 School Board Parents Association Executive • Bernard Neal: Principal Fr Mike Pullar: Parish Priest • Elizabeth Jolly: President • Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal—Staff & Students Mark Williams: Board Chair • Julie James: Vice President • Marie Salinger: Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching Bernard Neal: Principal • Karyn Howard: Secretary • Genevieve O’Reilly: Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity Phil Bretherton: CEO Representative • Karen Archer: Treasurer • Dom Giannone: Business Manager Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal • Anthony Batters: Professional Development Co-ordinator Dom Giannone: Business Manager • Kylie Quin: Daily Organiser Cheryl Impink: Parents’ Assoc. Representative Members of the Board and Parents Association can be contacted via the office on03 5721 6322 or email: • Mick Grogan: Senior School Director Liz Nelson: Parent Representative [email protected] • Rob Walker: Middle School Director Suellen Loki: Parent Representative • Wendy Chuck: Junior School Director Colin McClounan: Parent Representative Hannah Clancy: Parent Representative The best way to contact Galen staff members direct is by email. Karen Archer: Parent Representative All staff have email addresses which follow the formula: Tracey Bright: Parent Representative [email protected]

Newsletter enquiries can be emailed directly to the Publications & Promotions Officer: [email protected]

Galen Catholic College Principal: Bernard Neal Email: [email protected] College Street, Wangaratta Phone: 03 5721 6322 PO Box 630 Wangaratta Vic 3676 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 HOW TO APPLY FUND (CSEF) Contact the school office to obtain a School camps provide children with inspiring CSEF application form or download from experiences in the great outdoors, excursions www.education.vic.gov.au/csef encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. MORE INFORMATION CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government For the CSEF application closing dates to assist eligible families to cover the costs of and more information about the fund visit school trips, camps and sporting activities. 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) – – – OR

Foster parent* 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 / /

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 non- government Victorian primary or secondary school must: • on the first day of Term one, or; • on the first day of Term two;

a) 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 b) Be a temporary foster parent, and; c) 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: [email protected] PO Box 830, Schillings Drive www.wangarattanetball.com.au 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: 16 April 2016

Team Registration: 10 March 2016 5.30pm - 7pm 27 March 2016 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 $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 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

JCINP12016 Page 1 of 1 Wangaratta Netball Association Inc Registration No: A0004413M

email: [email protected] PO Box 830, Schillings Drive www.wangarattanetball.com.au 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: 22 April 2016 (4.30pm to 5.30pm)

Fees for Tier 1 (includes participant pack) $109 (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 5.30pm - 7pm

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 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

NSGINP12016 Page 1 of 1 5 to 7 Years

Tier 1 NETSetGO! (Approx. Prep, Grade 1 & 2) WNA Friday 4.30-5.30pm Visit http://www.wangarattanetball.com.au to find out more. To register for NetSetGO! go to: http://netsetgo.asn.au/ 8 to 10 Years

Tier 2 NetSETGO! (Approx. Grade 3 & 4) WNA Saturday 11.15am-12.15pm Check with your school netball coordinator or visit http://www.wangarattanetball.com.au to find out more. To register for NetSetGO! go to: http://netsetgo.asn.au/

10 -17 Years

Junior Netball Competition (10-17 years): WNA Saturday 8.30am – 11.15am. Team registration information available from http://www.wangarattanetball.com.au To register go to: http://www.wangarattanetball.com.au and follow the link on the Home page.

Further details visit: www.wangarattanetball.com.au

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