CSEF (Camps, Sports, Excursion Fund) Term 4 2020

The Department of Education and Training (DET) have changed the guidelines on what the Camps, Sports & Excursion fund (CSEF) can be used for during Term 4 2020.

CSEF funds are normally restricted to camps, sports and excursions. As there has been limited opportunity to undertake these activities this year, CSEF usage has now been expanded further to include technology devices, internet access, voluntary school charges, and text books and stationery. It may not be used for school uniforms, music lessons, formals/graduations or compulsory fees.

Technology Devices and Internet Access

Technology devices can include 2nd hand devices from school (if available) and part or full payment towards a device purchase from the portal or other retail outlet. You MUST find out how much CSEF is available on your account for each student and a receipt from the retailer must be provided before reimbursement will be approved. Please contact the school if you have an inquiry on internet access and how this can be reimbursed.

Voluntary School Charges

Making a donation to Newcomb Secondary College assists in providing extra resources to benefit students. You can choose to use your CSEF to donate to the following Voluntary Contributions:

• Library Trust Donation

• Building Trust Fund Donation

• Communication and Subject Donation

• General Donation

If you choose to make a voluntary contribution to the school you will not receive a receipt for tax deduction purposes as the ATO considers this donation is not directly coming from you. Please contact the school if you wish to make a voluntary contribution.

Books and Stationery

If you would like to use your CSEF to purchase text books or stationery for this year (not 2021). Please contact us and we will work through the process with you.

CSEF can only be used for the student it applies to and any remaining or unused CSEF will roll over to the 2021 school year (except for a Year 12 student, this will rollover to a sibling if applicable, or go back to the school).

I understand that this is a lot of information to take in, so if you have any further queries on this please contact me on 5248 1400 or at newcomb.sc@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Field

Business Manager