Parents

Absences

SCHOOL IS BETTER WHEN YOUR CHILD IS THERE

Why it’s important!

We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day. If students miss school regularly, they miss out on learning the fundamental skills that will set them up for success in the later years of school. There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes. Each missed day is associated with progressively lower achievement in numeracy, writing and reading.

If your child is absence without a genuine reason the following procedure will be put in place:

Phone call or text message to parents or emergency contact
School letter sent home highlighting attendance concerns
Support offered to help improve attendance
Department letter sent home highlighting continued attendance concerns signed by the Principal
External agencies notified to assist, support and re-engage student

Log In to Compass Parent Portal

If you are unsure about how to enter an absence on Compass then please contact the front office on 5996 2878.

Parent Payments

Curriculum Contributions 2025

Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard Victorian curriculum and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary. Nevertheless, the ongoing support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students.

We want to thank you for all you support, whether that is through fundraising or attending school events. This has made a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.

Within our school this support has allowed us to offer a wide range of subjects, special curriculum experiences and enhanced digital learning opportunities.

Parent Payment Policy

Curriculum Contributions 2025

Compass Payment Centre

Parents/carers are encouraged to use the Cranbourne West Primary School Compass Parent Portal for all school payments.

Compass Payment Centre includes payment for the following;

Curriculum Contributions
Camps, Excursions & In-Visits

Cranbourne West Primary School also utilises Compass Shop for specific event items.

To learn more about how to process payments via the Compass Portal, please refer to the Compass Parent Guide.

Compass Parent Portal

Compass Parent Guide for Payments

Alternative Payment Options

In addition to Compass Payment Centre, Cranbourne West Primary School has the following payment options available;

EFTPOS / Visa & Mastercard
Payment plans
Centrepay

For futher assistance, please contact the Office on 03 5996 2878.

CSEF (Camps, Sports & Excurions Fund)

The Department of Education administers the CSEF to help eligible families with the costs of camps, sporting activities and excursions. Payments are made directly to an eligible student’s school. Those that are eligible to apply for the CSEF are:

families holding a valid means-tested concession card
a special consideration category also exists for refugee and asylum seeker families and students placed in out of home care.

Key dates for submitting your CSEF application:

CSEF payments for 2025
29 January to 4 July 2025
CSEF payments for 2026
7 January to 26 June 2026

If eligible, please complete the required form and provide to the Office with a copy of the relevant means-tested Concession Card.

Please contact the School Office on 5996 2878 should you have any further queries regarding the process.

CSEF Application Form 2025

Financial Support for Families

Cranbourne West Primary School understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:

the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund
Centrepay
State Schools Relief (SSR)
Payment plans for Extra-Curricular Items and Activities
Community Assistance

For a confidential discussion about accessing these services, or if you would like to discuss alternative payment arrangements, please contact the Business Manager:

Olympia Blanco
Phone: 03 5996 2878
Email: olympia.blanco@education.vic.gov.au

OSHC

Camp Australia Outside School Hours Care

Camp Australia Cranbourne West Primary School

Camp Australia – Guiding Children’s Growth

We are proud to partner with Camp Australia to provide our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program.

Camp Australia programs are centred on child enrichment, while ensuring a reliable, engaging and hassle-free OSHC service at our school. Their engaged educators foster a safe, inclusive environment where children can relax, have fun and grow.

Your Oshc Cranbourne West Primary School

Your OSHC – OSHC that inspires

Your OSHC is Camp Australia’s before school, after school and pupil free day program, tailored to the likes and interests of each child in service. Camp Australia’s educators design enriching experiences to inspire your children’s confidence, independence and imagination. In any one week, they could be participating in science experiments, active play, creative expression and more – they believe in learning through experience so that each child can grow.

Click here to find out more about Camp Australia’s program at our school, including hours of operation and fees. To attend care, you must register your child.

Register now for free.