News
& Updates
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Parents can now make bookings online. To make a booking please select the school in which your child is enrolled.
Date: Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th April
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
NOTE: All our interview sessions are Face-to-Face only.
Do it early: Parent teacher interviews are often popular, so it’s best to book your spot as soon as possible.
Be flexible: If your first choice time slot isn’t available, be willing to take a different time.
Contact the teacher: If you’re unsure how to book your parent-teacher interviews online, the best thing to do is contact your child’s teacher directly.
Come prepared: Think about what you want to discuss with the teacher before the interview.
Executive Principal Communications
Vaping In School – Advise to Parents
- Vaping and its effects
- The College’s mitigating actions
- What parents can do
Term 1, 2024
- Primary School Reorganisation
- Important Updates and Reminders for 2024
- 2024 Term Dates and Holidays
- Term 1 Payment Schedules
Term 4, 2023
- School and Bus Fees and Concessions
- Attendance and Promotion
- Summary of important dates
News & Announcements
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parents can now make Parent Teacher Interview Booking online.
Pray Taraweeh at Minaret College
We welcome the community to join us at Springvale or Officer Campus to pray Taraweeh.
Start of Year Checklist
To help you kick off the school year on a positive note, here’s a list of important dates and deadlines so you can stay on top of things.
Newsletters
Term Dates
| 2024 | Term Begins | Term Ends | Comments |
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| Term 1 | Tue 30 Jan | Thu 28 March |
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| Term 2 | Tue 16 April | Fri 28 June |
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| Term 3 | Tue 16 July | Fri 20 Sept | |
| Term 4 | Mon 7 Oct | Fri 6 Dec |
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*Foundation students attend for half days in their first week
Start of Year Checklist
The start of a new school year can be full of excitement and nervousness. Getting your child’s uniforms, haircuts, books and school supplies ready can help everyone feel more prepared. To help you kick off the school year on a positive note, here’s a list of important dates and deadlines so you can stay on top of things.
| Date | Reminder |
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| 17 January 2024 (Wed) | Admin office is open for queries and payment of fees |
| 25 January 2024 (Thu) | Collection of textbooks for families who have arranged for ‘pick up from school’ service through Lilydale |
| 26 January 2024 (Fri) | Admin office is closed for Australia Day Public Holiday |
| 29 January 2024 (Mon) | Start of Term 1 for 4 year old ELC students (half days for first week) |
| 30 January(Tue) | Start of Term 1 for students in Year 1-12 |
| 31 January 2024 (Wed) | Start of Term 1 for Foundation students begin school (half days from Wed-Fri) |
| 5 February 2024 (Mon) | Start of Term 1 for 3 year old ELC students (half days for first week) |
| 9 February 2024 (Fri) | Deadline for Annual Device Fee Payments |
| 9 February 2024 (Fri) | 2024 Concessions – Final date to submit application forms. Application forms can be found here. |
| March 2024 | 2024 school fee invoices will be emailed to families |
| 30 April 2024 (Tue) | School fee due date to receive 10% upfront payment concession |
Parent Portal
The Sentral Parent Portal enhances College-family communication, sharing info, reminders, and dates. It tracks student attendance, allows absence reporting, and lets secondary parents view timetables. Future features include direct report sharing, permission slips, and payments via the app.
To set-up your Sentral account, please contact our Admin team at your child’s respective campus.
