Parents/Carers
Newsletter
In the interest of ‘looking after our environment’, newsletters, most notices, school documents and policies are available online. Look out for the icon in the dates to remember section of the newsletter that indicates the notice is available on the website.
A copy of the newsletter is available fortnightly on a Friday on this website and on FlexiBuzz. The newsletter is a vital link between school staff and the school community. It includes a range of important information and is our main avenue of communication. Please ensure that we have you have downloaded the FexiBuzz app on your device. Paper copies are also available at the office for those families who don’t have access to the internet.
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Newsletters 2022
Newsletters 2021
Newsletters 2018
Newsletters 2017
General Notices, Parent Handouts & School Forms
Travel Forms
SDTP Application for Transport Assistance
Conveyance Application Form Specialist Schools
Medical Forms
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Permission Forms
Consent for Recording and Publishing
Calendar
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Bus Transport
If your child will be absent from the bus, please phone the following number to report their absence:
NDIS Information
The Central Highland area (Moorabool Shire residents) became NDIS active on 1st January 2017. The Melton area will be come NDIS active on 1st October 2018.
For more information on how the NDIS will affect schools and families please read the fact sheets provided below. If you have any questions related to the NDIS for your child here at our school please contact your child’s teacher in the first instance.
Schools and the NDIS Frequently Asked Questions 2017
School Leavers and the NDIS – Factsheet for Students
NDIS and Student Transport Fact Sheet
Responding to requests for NDIS funded therapy fact sheet
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School Uniform
Melton Specialist School has a ‘Dress Code’ policy and we ask that our community support this by ensuring their child is in school uniform every school day. Wearing our school uniform is important in establishing a strong sense of school identity and pride. The uniform details are listed below. There is an option of purchasing a ‘Class of Year’ tops for Grade 6 and Year 12 students at the beginning of each year. There are many different clothing options available to cater to the various seasonal needs and preferences of students.
SCHOOL UNIFORM IS COMPULSORY AT OUR SCHOOL
- In 2018 we are introducing uniform pieces that are embroidered with the school’s logo. There is a 12 month transition period for all families to change over to the new school uniform. Students are expected to be in the new full school uniform at the beginning of 2019.
- All of our uniform pieces are available to be purchased directly from the school uniform shop in early 2018 and some of the generic pieces can be purchased from local department stores.
- Please ensure that all student clothing and personal possessions are clearly marked.
Primary School Students
| WINTER & SUMMERBOYS | WINTER & SUMMERGIRLS |
| NAVY BLUE SHORTS | NAVY BLUE, SKY BLUE AND WHITE DRESS |
| NAVY BLUE TRACKSUIT PANTS | NAVY BLUE CHECKEDTUNIC |
| NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE POLO TOP LONG SLEEVE POLO TOP | NAVY BLUE SHORTS OR SKORT |
| NAVY BLUE TRACKSUIT PANTS | |
| NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO WINDCHEATER OR BOMBER JACKET | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE POLO TOP |
| SOCKS – WHITE OR NAVY | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO LONG SLEEVE POLO TOP |
| STRONG SENSIBLE SHOES | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO WINDCHEATER OR BOMBER JACKET |
| NAVY BLUE SUN HAT | SOCKS – WHITE OR NAVY TIGHTS |
| STRONG SENSIBLE SHOES | |
| NAVY BLUE SUN HAT | |
| NAVY BLUE HAIR ACCESSORIES |
Secondary Students
| WINTER & SUMMERBOYS | WINTER & SUMMERGIRLS |
| NAVY BLUE SPORTS SHORTS OR TAILORED SHORTS | NAVY BLUE, SKY BLUE AND WHITE DRESS |
| NAVY BLUE TRACKSUIT PANTS OR TAILORED PANTS | NAVY BLUE WINTER SKIRT |
| NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE POLO TOP OR LONG SLEEVE POLO TOP | NAVY BLUE SPORTS SHORTS, TAILORED SHORTS OR SKORT |
| SKY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE SCHOOL SHIRT OR LONG SLEEVE SCHOOL SHIRT | NAVY BLUE TRACKSUIT PANTS OR TAILORED PANTS |
| NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO BOMBER JACKET OR RUGBY TOP | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE POLO TOP OR LONG SLEEVE POLO TOP |
| SOCKS – WHITE OR NAVY | SKY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE SCHOOL SHIRT OR LONG SLEEVE SCHOOL SHIRT |
| STRONG SENSIBLE SHOES | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO BOMBER JACKET OR RUGBY TOP |
| NAVY BLUE SUN HAT | SOCKS – WHITE OR NAVYNAVY TIGHTS |
| STRONG SENSIBLE SHOES | |
| NAVY BLUE SUN HAT | |
| NAVY BLUE HAIR ACCESSORIES |
Eligibility requirements for CSEF can be found at www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Communication Diary
Each student is issued a Communication Diary at the beginning of the school year. Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to communicate with classroom staff to provide feedback and important information via the diary as necessary. Staff will utilise the diary to inform you of your child’s progress and also to send home permission forms and information from the school.
School Times
School commences at 9:00am.
School concludes at 3:00pm.
Our school administration office is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Late Arrival/Early Departure
If your son/daughter arrives at school after the commencement of the daily school program or leaves before the conclusion of the daily program it is necessary for the parent/caregiver to sign them in or out of the school via the Compass kiosk in the office administration reception area.
School Absence
If your child is unwell or unfit for attendance at school, please contact the administration office on the morning they will be absent on 9743 4966.
It is also a requirement that you provide a note and/or a doctor’s certificate to explain the reason for your child’s absence as soon as possible after they have returned to school.