Transition
Welcome to MAC
We have put all the relevant documentation and dates here to make the transition from primary school to Mount Alexander College a bit easier.
Please check this page during the transition process as it will be updated from time to time.
New family information
- Information Night Slides
- Entry 2024 Important Dates and Events
- Family Information Handbook
- Student Orientation Handbook
- How to use Compass Parent Guide
Student medical information (if applicable)
- General Medical Advice Form
- Medication Authority Form for students who are required to take medication at school
- Anaphylaxis Action Plan
- Allergy ASCIA Action Plan Allergic Reactions Green 2020
- Asthma Action Plan
Healthcare card holders (if applicable)
- State Schools Relief (uniform package for eligible Health Care Card holders) information for families
- State Schools Relief uniform order form
- CSEF (Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund) application form
School fees
- Parent payment policy & letter (coming soon)
Uniform
How to purchase uniform
The onsite DCS Uniform shop is open every Monday and Thursday 3.00–4.00 pm. The DCS representative who runs the shop can be contacted via phone 0498 756 550 or email sales@dcsuniforms.com.au. The Uniform Shop is accessed via Bignell Street.
You can also purchase uniform from the DCS online store. You can elect to have the uniform items brought to the school for pickup free of charge, or to have the items of clothing sent to your home address.
Second-Hand Uniform Shop
Location: MAC Makerspace Room
Items will be sold to existing and incoming MAC students at heavily reduced prices. All proceeds will go back to the school community, so you will support MAC and its students while supporting sustainability and recycling.
Financial Support
Uniform support is available for families in financial need. Contact the General Office if you require assistance.
Miscellaneous
If purchasing at a retail outlet, it is important that the device meets the following specifications:
Operating system minimum specifications
● Mac 10.12
● Windows 10
All operating systems must be patched with the latest service pack
Laptop minimum requirements
● Wi-Fi connection
● 11-inch screen
● 8GB RAM
● recommend 120GB SSD
● up-to-date antivirus/anti malware/anti spyware programs installed
● minimum six (6) hour battery life
Child Safe Standards
Mount Alexander College is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe.
Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students:
- Bullying Prevention Policy
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
- Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedures
- Parent and Carer Complaints Policy
- Digital Learning Policy
- Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy
- Volunteers Policy
- Visitors Policy
As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Mount Alexander College we welcome and encourage your feedback.
If you have any suggestions, comments, or questions in relation to our child safe policies and practices, please contact the principal Dani Angelico at mount.alexander.712@education.vic.gov.au
Cards at the Canteen
- All card transactions include a surcharge
- Spriggy Cards – Parents must activate the card after purchase otherwise they will not work
- A reminder that mobile phone payments will not be accepted as per government policy
- Unfortunately we are unable to process transactions from American Express or Diners Club cards