Parents
Parents of JMSS students play a vital role in their learners' development. There are many ways parents can participate and contribute to the vibrant school culture.
Parents Information.
Most of the school communication to parents happens through email. Please check your email every week for updates, policies, special events and the school newsletter. If you are not receiving emails, or would like to update your address, please change it via Compass.
Compass Portal.
Compass is a web-based portal to access many sites and services at JMSS. When students start at JMSS, parents will receive login details for our Compass portal.
compass login
Canvas Portal.
Access your "Canvas" account to see your student's unit outlines, subject information, assessment timelines, grades and student feedback. Canvas is our continuous reporting platform for any assistance with this platform, please contact Wendy VanDenberg on wendy.vandenberg@jmss.vic.edu.au. It is important not to share your login details with anyone, including your family members.
CANVAS LOginStudent Absences.
If a student is going to be away or they are late, please email our Attendance Officer: absences@jmss.vic.edu.au or call the Student Attendance Line on 9902 9712 (messages welcome any time of the day or night). This needs to be done by 9.30am or an SMS will be automatically sent to the parent’s mobile phone.
Late arrivals
Classes start at 8.40am. If students arrive late please go to reception and put the late note from your parents/guardians into the post box on the desk next to the Compass kiosk. Sign in at the Compass kiosk, then take the printed ticket with you to your class and give to your teacher so they can add you on the attendance roll.
Student Attendance.
The Department of Education and Training (DET) has provided some new guidelines and policies in regards to Student Engagement. The implementation of these guidelines will commence as from 1st March 2014.
Please read the following:
Parents and Friends Association (PFA).
The John Monash Science School Parents and Friends Association (PFA) fosters relationships between parents and friends of JMSS students, offering support and providing a formal network for members of the school community.
Parents and friends of JMSS students are invited to join our diverse group of committed supporters. PFA is a great way to meet other parents and be involved in school activities. PFA meet one night a month for meetings and guest speaker events, and run other activities at various times throughout the year. You are welcome to come to one or all of our events and meetings. We look forward to your contribution and welcome you to the JMSS PFA community.
PFA Facebook GroupMission Statement
To work in cooperation with the School Council and the Principal to:
- Provide opportunities for parents to get to know each other and to be informed about the school;
- Raise funds for the benefit of the school; and
- Provide support to parents in the understanding of the educational and emotional needs of their children.
Committee and Office Bearers
President
Esther Harris
Vice-President(s)
Belinda Chung
Secretary
Amanda Walmsley
Treasurer
David Davies
Events Coordinator
Anne Cakmar
Digital Media Coordinator
Lisa Jones
General Committee
Dana Gordon
Gladys Britts
Mahsa Aria
Membership Fees
To join the PFA, all members are required to pay a small annual membership fee. You can pay your PFA Membership fee along with your school fees.
Meetings
PFA meetings are held at John Monash Science School, on the ground floor, with most meetings scheduled for 7.00pm on a Tuesday night.
We look forward to seeing you in 2019:
- Tuesday 3 September at 7.00pm
- Tuesday 8 October at 7.00pm
- Tuesday 12 November at 7.00pm
Events
The PFA regularly hosts and assists with events throughout the school year.
Previous events have included:
- Social events
- Orinentations
- Guest speakers
- Welcome lunches
- Coffee mornings
- Movie afternoons
- Second-hand book and uniform sales
- Cookie-dough drives
- Sausage sizzles
Fundraising Activities
Fundraising that we undertake will make a real difference at JMSS. Some initial items on the “wish list” include musical instruments, science equipment and library books. We would also like to eventually fund a mini bus!
Ritchie’s Community Benefit Cards
When shopping at Ritchie’s Supermarkets and by using a Community Benefit (CB) card linked to John Monash Science School, Ritchie’s will donate money back to us.
These cards can be used at any Ritchies IGA store, supermarket or liquor throughout Victoria, NSW and Queensland by our school’s staff, students and their families and friends.
If you would like to support us and you don’t already have a Community Benefit card please collect one at the registers next time you shop at one of the Ritchie’s store so you can use it every time you shop. Simply nominate John Monash Science School when collecting your card – it’s that easy!
Ask your grandparents and other relatives and friends to also sign up for a card nominating our school – every little bit helps us!
For more information on Ritchie’s Community Benefit Cards, please visit: https://www.ritchies.com.au/community-benefit-card
Contact
If you would like to get in touch with the PFA, outside of meeting times, please email us at johnmonashpfa@gmail.com
2020 Term Dates.
| Start date | Finish date | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 29 January | 27 March |
| Term 2 | 14 April | 26 June |
| Term 3 | 13 July | 18 September |
| Term 4 | 5 October | 18 December |