Parents

Communication with Parents

Compass School Manager

Compass is a school management solution that allows parents and carers to access up-to-date and meaningful information about your school and your child’s progress. Compass includes many different features, including the ability to:

• Monitor your child’s attendance, and enter an explanation for absence or lateness
• Communicate with your child’s teachers, and update your family contact details
• View your child’s timetable and the school calendar
• Monitor your child’s homework and assessment tasks
• Download and view your child’s academic reports
• Book parent-teacher conferences
• Pay and provide consent for events and school fees

If you require any assistance navigating the Compass management system please feel free to contact the front office – 03 9395 3533. Alternatively, you can access the Compass parents’ guide by clicking HERE.

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Uniform

The wearing of the school uniform is compulsory and sensible clothing is expected at all times.

Uniform garments may be purchased from PSW Hoppers Crossing:

Hats
Carranballac Buckets Hats are compulsory in the warmer months and can be purchased from the school office (in addition to the PSW Store). We have a ‘Hats On’ policy in Terms 1 and 4, all students must wear a school hat whilst outside (i.e., during recess, lunch, PE) during these Terms.

Shoes
Primary students are to wear suitable shoes for running around. Black leather lace-up or Velcro shoes are encouraged.
Secondary students must wear black lace up shoes. On days where they have PE or Sports subjects, secondary students may wear runners with their sports uniform.

T-bar or Mary Janes styles shoes are not permitted for any year level.

Sports Uniform
Secondary students are only permitted to wear the Sports Uniform to school on days when they have PE or Sports subjects. No ‘mix and match’ is permitted between the sports and academic uniform.
Primary students do not have a specific sports uniform.

Accessories
School ties are compulsory for secondary students in Terms 2 and 3.

With the exception of one set of stud/sleeper earrings, jewellery is not to be worn. The wearing of makeup and nail polish is not permitted. Students may wear religious head covering.

Students may choose to purchase a Carranballac P-9 College backpack, or a school bag of their own choosing.

Outside School Hours Care

How To Register Guide

Their Care Parent Handbook

Working with Children Check

Parents and other adults require a valid Working with Children Check if they are participating in voluntary work within the school. Please present your card at the school office when you sign in prior to beginning the work.

For more information and to apply for, or renew a Check, please visit the website https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

The Check is free of charge for volunteers.

Worker Screening Act 2020

The requirement to obtain a Working with Children Check where a person wants to engage in child-related work and the process to obtain the Working with Children Check is established by the Worker Screening Act 2020 (‘the Act’) which came into force on 1 February 2021 and repealed the Working with Children Act 2005.
The Act is one of the key pieces of legislation governing how we protect and promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in Victoria.

Parents & Friends

Parents and Friends Committee at Carranballac P-9 College.

Our Committee organises and runs a number of events each year. We raise funds for amenities improvements and equipment to enhance our students’ learning and well-being. We also assist the school with activities that encourage a sense of community between students, staff, and parents.

Planned Events for 2022:

Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Stalls
Federal and State Election BBQs
School Colour Fun Run
School Disco
Working Bees to establish well-being rooms

New members are very welcome. If you are interested in joining or would like more information please email secretary.pf@carranballac.vic.edu.au

You can also support our ongoing fundraisers:

Entertainment Membership

Rebel Community Givebacks