Sunbury Primary School Parent Information Handbook

Department of Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentSunbury Primary School is located within the Hume Network of schools which is part ofNorthern Metropolitan Region.Level 2, 189 Urquhart Street, Coburg VIC 3058Postal address: Locked Bag 2001, Coburg VIC 3058Web-site: www.nmr.vic.edu.auThe Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has many useful resourcesfor parents on its web-site which can be accessed at:www.education.vic.gov.au/default.htmDogs and PetsParents are reminded that dogs and other pets in the school grounds constitute a risk. Tofurther assist us in providing a safe environment for all children at Sunbury Primary School, ifyou bring a dog to school please remain with the dog outside the school grounds.Special arrangements to bring pets should be made with the school prior to the animals beingbrought to the school. Please note guide dogs operate under a particular set of regulationsthat permit different access privileges.Early Leavers and Late ArrivalsA register is located at the General Office for parents to complete. Once this register hasbeen completed the child/children will be brought to the office or taken to class.Education Maintenance AllowanceThe Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist eligible families with thecosts associated with the education of their children:.To be eligible for receipt of the EMA you must• be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age ofsixteen; and• be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaningof the State Concessions Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a fosterparent.Consequently parents/guardians are able to access the EMA if they have a current Health CareCard or Pension Card.Further details regarding specific requirements and timelines are published in theschool newsletter at the start of term one and term three.Emergency InformationIt is important to notify the general office immediately of any changes to your contactdetails including telephone numbers, emergency contacts, and copies of custody orders oraddress details.Excursions and ActivitiesWritten permission is required for children to attend various excursions, incursions andactivities, which are arranged during the year. When the appropriate forms are brought homeby your child, please sign them and return them by the due date. Please ensure that if you arenot available to meet your child that details of the person designated for this role are includedon the excursion note that you return to the school.13