General Rules & Policies of Our School

MONEY AT SCHOOL

CURRICULUM / REPORTING DAYS

Three days per year, from 2010 will be set aside as pupil free days.  These days will most likely be the first three days of the school year, thus explaining the !st February start for students. This time is used for in-service education for teachers and curriculum development take place.  Children do not attend school on these days.

EARLY DISMISSAL

If an occasion arises when you want to take your child early rather than at the normal time, it is required that you inform the classroom teacher, and complete the sign-out book at the office.

If a person other than a parent is calling for the child, the school MUST be notified in writing or by telephone well BEFORE that person comes for the child.

LATE ARRIVAL

SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN

Please be aware that staff cannot take responsibility for children in the playground prior to 8.45 am and after 3.45 pm. We recommend that Prep children are accompanied to and from school by a responsible adult. A Before and After School Care Program is available if required.

HOMEWORK

The main aim of doing work at home should be to extend an interest in some special area, or to establish study habits for future expectation at secondary level.  It will only be in Grades 5 and 6 that emphasis is placed on the establishment of study habits, and in all other grades, any work done at home should be enjoyable and not seen as a chore, and should be principally self-motivating.  Our new Homework policy was completed in 2008 and is available on our school website. 

INTERVIEWS AND REPORTS

Formal parent/teacher contact is arranged during the year. These interviews give you a chance to discuss your child's progress with the class teacher.  However, if any particular problem arises and you wish to discuss this with your child's teacher or the Principal, you are welcome to do so at any time.  It would be appreciated if you would first ring the school office to make an appointment in order to avoid unnecessary interruptions to class.

TRANSFERS

Should you require a transfer to another school, please give advance notice where possible.  Requests should be made in writing or by a personal call at the office.

COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

Our extensive grounds and playgrounds are available for use by the community outside school hours.  The Multi Purpose Room may be hired for meetings and for public functions. Families are encouraged to use our grounds and outdoor facilities after school, in holiday time and weekends. All we ask is that you take your litter with you.

CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS

Class photographs are taken each year. Pupils have a grade and an individual photograph taken.  Family group photographs may be taken upon request. Pupils receive a print to take home on the condition that parents have prepaid the photographer. There is no obligation to purchase.

NAMING OF ARTICLES

As parents will realise, children, especially in lower grades, often lose their belongings.  Please ensure that all items of clothing are named.  Initials on labels tend to fade and eventually wear off, so please check them occasionally.

WET DAYS AND SLIPPERS

On wet or muddy days, the children MUST take their shoes off while inside.  We strongly encourage that each child in the school has a pair of slippers for use inside the buildings.  Naming of these items with an indelible pen also helps avoid confusion when many children have similar pairs of shoes or r slippers.

We really do appreciate your cooperation in this area.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property is sent to the office area.  If not claimed, it is donated to State Schools Relief, a non profit charity who looks after state school children in need.  Please remember:  it is your responsibility to name your child's articles of clothing.  ALL ARTICLES NAMED = NO LOST PROPERTY.

JEWELLERY AND VALUABLES

Children are not to bring jewellery and other valuable items to school.  Besides the health and safety issues involved, the school cannot take responsibility for the loss of or damage to such items.  Children are permitted to wear watches, but they are the child's own responsibility.