PTV Bus Inspectors
On Tuesday 11 June the College was visited by the PTV officers to observe students entering and tapping on to use the bus service. The officers issued over 50 warnings to students who did not:
- have Myki cards
- had myki cards with no credit
- did not tap on.
Can I please ask families to have a conversation with your sons and daughters to ensure that they tap onto the bus when entering and that they always have a positive balance on their Myki cards. The PTV informed us that they will conduct future spot checks and any student not carrying a valid card will be issued with a fine.
End of Term 2 and Start of Term 3 Reminders
End of Term 2 — reminder to parents that students will finish the term on Thursday 27 June. The end of the day will be as per the normal finish time at 3.15pm.
Beginning of Term 3 — a reminder that Monday 15 July is a student free day. On Monday staff will participate in a spirituality day by gathering as a community to strengthen our ministry and grow in faith. Students commence lessons on Tuesday 16 July.
Student Representative Council (SRC) Survey
Soon the SRC will survey students, asking for their feedback about the use of the College study planner. It would seem many students no longer use them, preferring to organise themselves with apps and calendars available to them on their Mac or Chrome book. I welcome the input from you the parents, and your insight as to what you see working best for your child.
Absence from School — Guidelines
Daily absences — please call 9237 1365 as soon as possible. Absences are recorded on our school student administration system. It is important to communicate all absences through the College office, not to the homeroom teacher.
Anticipated absences — if your child will be away from school for more than two days due to illness, please contact the College Office on 9237 1365. If your child can undertake some study during this absence, please make contact with the relevant teacher who may provide you with the appropriate work to help minimise the impact of your child’s absence on their academic progress.
Early leaving time — if your child is required to leave school early please inform the school via the absence line (prior to school starting) on 9237 1365. If you are contacting us to sign out your child during the school day please use the main College number.
For school absences of three days or more (except when related to injury or illness) a request for approval must be sent to the Principal, Mr Philip Morison via principal@mlmc.vic.edu.au
Reminder: Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF).
Funding assistance to pay your College fees is available through the CSEF. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26 June 2019.
A discount off tuition fees is available for parents holding a current Health Care Card or Pension Card up to $225 per student available for eligible applicants. To be eligible you must be, as of the first day of either Term 1 (30 January 2019) or Term 2 (23 April 2019), a holder of a valid means tested Centrelink Card or a temporary Foster Parent. OR — you are a student of 16 years or older who holds a Youth Allowance Health Care Card.
If you have NOT ALREADY APPLIED for the CSEF Funding at the College for 2019, please complete a form and return to the College or contact the Finance Office on 9237 1315, for more information. NB: A signed copy of your valid Centrelink Card must be attached to the form to ensure your application can be processed (nb: we can copy the card for you at the College).
Please note: late applications cannot be accepted. Final applications close on Wednesday 26 June 2019.
