Amharic

Early childhood

Kindergarten [related site]

• Does my child need a second year of kindergarten? (PDF - 342Kb) – information for parents who are deciding if their child needs a second year of kindergarten
• Starting Kindergarten- When is the right time? (PDF - 360Kb) – information for parents about the right time for children to start kindergarten
• Why should my child go to a kindergarten program?/ Kindergarten Certificate (PDF - 429Kb) – information for parents about why kindergarten is important for children and about the kindergarten certificate

School

Drug education

• Drug Information for Parents (PDF - 419Kb) - this brochure provides accurate information for parents about the most commonly used drugs. It is often distributed at drug information sessions for parents facilitated by the school [related page]

English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Information about VELS and ESL (PDF - 116Kb) – information for parents about English as a second language (ESL) and the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) [related page]

Literacy

• Books for Kids in Early Years of Schooling (PDF - 1.8Mb) - booklet designed to provide advice on the selection of books for children at various stages of reading development. Tips on how parents can help their child enjoy books are also included [related page]

Parent feedback

• Parent Complaint Information Sheet (PDF) – information for parents about making a complaint related to a school or a child’s education [related page]

Privacy [related site] (edumail password required)

• Translated Primary Privacy Notice (PDF - 70Kb) – notice for schools to give to parents regarding privacy and the school enrolment form
• Translated Secondary Privacy Notice (PDF - 73Kb) – notice for schools to give to parents regarding privacy and the school enrolment form