Parents
Payments
Parent payments are sent out in November each year for the following school year.
The school offers several payment options including:
Credit Card, Cash , BPay, Compass transfer and payment plans
Parents can organise payment plans by contacting the school to arrange a time to speak to the Business Manager, Deb Panakos.
Uniform
Chandler Park Primary School Uniform is available for purchase from:
PSW Retail Outlet
Unit 1, 9-11 South Link
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Canteen
Chandler Park Canteen is now offering the option to order lunches online using the Bocca Foods website. Lunch Orders are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s.
Out of School Hours Care
Our school has partnered with an independent provider TheirCare to provide Before, After Care and Holiday Care services to our school community.
TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children. During TheirCare sessions children develop life skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play.
The program services the children in the school from 6:30am until 8.45am and operates from 3:15pm each day until 6:00pm. During school holidays the service will operate from 7:00am until 6:00pm. Families wishing to use this service can visit the TheirCare website: http://theircare.com.au/. Families are also eligible for a Government rebate which reduces the cost per session.
Further information can also be obtained by contacting the school or ringing TheirCare directly on: 1300 072 410.
Fee Structure & Operational Hours Brochure
School Council
School Members
PRINCIPAL
Jo Hillman
STAFF MEMBER
Bianca Kotsonas
STAFF MEMBER
Janelle Kelly
Community Members
PRESIDENT/PARENT MEMBER
Anthony D’Souza
VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER/PARENT MEMBER
Teresa Van De Werve
PARENT MEMBER
Emma Singh
PARENT MEMBER
Menik Welliange
PARENT MEMBER
Ashley Johnson
PARENT MEMBER
Ayse Erten
COMMUNITY MEMBER
Leanne Ear
School Councils have three main responsibilities
- Finance – approving the annual budget and ensuring proper records are kept for the school’s financial operation.
- Strategic Planning – participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan.
- Policy Development and Review – developing, monitoring, reviewing and updating policies that reflect a school’s values and support the school’s broad direction outlined in its strategic plan.
Other key functions of school councils include
- Raising funds for school-related purposes
- Maintaining school grounds and facilities
- Entering into contracts
- Reporting annually to the school community and the Department
- Representing and taking the views of the community into account
- Regulating and facilitating after-hours use of school premises and grounds
- Creating interest in the school within the community
What school council does not do
- Does not manage the day to day running of the school
- Does not discuss individual issues relating to teachers, staff of parents
- Not appointed to represent specific interests groups or permit special interests to dominate agenda of the council
- Not allowed to purchase buildings, land or motor vehicles, and it cannot enter hire purchase agreements or obtain credit or loans, unless given permission by the minister
(Reference: Department of Education and Training DET)
Please contact School council president Anthony D’Souza if you need to discuss school council matters
anthony.dsouza@education.vic.gov.au
Playgroup
Chandler Park Playgroup runs every Monday from 9:45am to 11:45am in the school hall. Playgroup is a group of parents and caregivers who gather with their babies, toddlers and preschool children regularly for play and social interaction.
Play offers great opportunities for children to develop language skills and social skills. Playgroup experiences include stories, songs, drawing, blocks, play dough, art and craft, and much more!
Fundraising
Please contact the office if you would like to volunteer and help out with future fundraising events.