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OAK FLATS HIGH SCHOOL STRIVE TO SUCCEED Student Information Booklet 2018
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Student Information Booklet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL 4
SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS 5
KEY CONTACTS AT OAK FLATS HIGH SCHOOL 6
STAFF LIST 7
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP 8
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL 9
ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS 10
SCHOOL ROUTINE AND HOURS 11
CORE RULES 11
UNIFORM 12
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 13
THE A-Z OF OAK FLATS HIGH SCHOOL 14-18
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION / FEES 19-20
ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY 21
PREMIER BUS ROUTES 22-23ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
SCHOOL MAP 24
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS 25
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Welcome to our School
As an enrolling student, I would like to welcome you to Oak Flats High School. The purpose of this booklet is to give you information about what Oak Flats High School has to offer you as well as details about the schools organisation and processes that you will need to know. It is important that you take note of a few points that will help make your time at Oak Flats High School enjoyable and rewarding.
Make the best of your time at high school as it
will provide you with the skills you need to lead a full and productive life.
Oak Flats High School has a wide range of curriculum offerings which will give you plenty of choice to follow your interests as you go through high school.
Oak Flats High School has many options for you in the sporting area as well as the extracurricular areas of drama, musical presentations, public speaking and leadership opportunities. Make the effort to take advantage of the many activities the school has to offer.
It is important that you work to your full ability. You need to be diligent with your school work and be organised and meet deadlines for homework and assignments. The school provides a free homework diary to all students; to help with the organisation of your school work. The Homework Centre is available every Wednesday afternoon for students to complete work with teacher assistance.
Take pride in your school, yourself and your appearance. Oak Flats High School is a Uniform School and you are expected to wear the school uniform at all times.
Our Welfare system at Oak Flats High School is based on respecting on another and accepting that all students at the school are entitled to a quality education. Students are acknowledged for the positive behaviour they display and for their achievements, through our merit awards system and PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) system.
If you are in doubt about something related to the school, then ask one of the many support people available to you at the school. These people include your Year Advisor, Deputy Principal, Head Teachers, Office Staff, Girls Advisor and Teaching Staff.
Oak Flats High School has an informative website. The
main purpose of the website is to provide basic information booklets, newsletters and photo galleries related to school activities. Check the website out at the following address:
www.oakflats-h.schools.nsw.edu.au . To assist you in staying ‘in the loop’ we also utilise a parent-portal through Sentral. You can use the parent-portal to;
- Book parent-teacher interviews - Send and receive messages from staff members - Check your child’s timetable - View absences - View your child’s academic report and NAPLAN
data - View daily notices - Download important documents relevant to
your child’s year group eg. Subject selection information
- Make changes to your child’s information or your contact details
- View the school calendar Additional features will be added to our parent-portal to increase its functionality in the future.
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that we have a school Facebook page where we are regularly posting our ‘good news’ stories. We also post important daily organisation information eg. Postponed sporting competitions. Search for Oak Flats High School and ‘like’ our page.
Miss Angela Byron Principal
School Contact Details
Address: The Esplanade
PO Box 122
OAK FLATS NSW 2529
Phone: (02) 4256 1888
Fax: (02) 4257 1825
Email: [email protected]
Website: [email protected]
Parent-portal: http://web1.oakflats-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal/login
(You will need to contact the front office for your unique parent portal code)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakflatshigh/
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Key Contacts at Oak Flats High School
Principal Miss Angela Byron [email protected]
Deputy Principal (Year 11 & 12) Mrs Karen Fock [email protected]
Deputy Principal (Year 7 & 10) Mrs Danielle Fellows [email protected]
Deputy Principal (Year 8 & 9) Mr Tony Coleman [email protected]
Year 12 Year Advisor Mr Dylan Tolley [email protected]
Head Teacher English Mr Adam Preedy [email protected]
Year 11 Year Advisor Mr Peter Steel [email protected]
Head Teacher Jamberoo Mrs Jo Opie [email protected]
Year 10 Year Advisor Mrs Bronwyn Dalton [email protected]
Head Teacher Wellbeing Ms Dianne O’Brien [email protected]
Year 9 Year Advisor Mr Tim Newton [email protected]
Head Teacher CAPA Mr Wade Jenkins [email protected]
Year 8 Year Advisor Mr Paul Sanders [email protected]
Head Teacher Mathematics Mr Mark Gehrke [email protected]
Year 7 Year Advisor Mr Steven Ayrton [email protected]
Head Teacher HSIE Mr Richard McMullen [email protected]
Head Teacher Science Mr Peter Horsley [email protected]
Relieving Head Teacher PDHPE Miss Kim Nguyen [email protected]
Head Teacher TAS Miss Sue Hinks [email protected]
Careers Advisor Mr Cliff Wishart [email protected]
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Staff List
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People Who Can Help
Whilst student wellbeing is the responsibility of all staff at Oak Flats High School, there are specialized positions on staff whose responsibility is student wellbeing. A wellbeing team exists to help with the creation of an environment in which the school’s goals and expectations can be can be achieved. The student wellbeing team includes:
Head Teacher Wellbeing Year Advisors Principal/Deputy Principals School Counsellor Supervisor of Girls Support Teachers/Teacher’s Aides Careers Advisor Aboriginal Education Officer
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Student Representative Council
The SRC is the elected student group. Each year students vote representatives onto the SRC. There are student representatives from Year 7 to Year 12. Students on the SRC make a variety of decisions regarding activities in the school, such as school uniform, fundraising and local community initiatives. School Presidents and Vice Presidents are chosen from Year 11 students for Year 12 the following year. School Presidents have significant responsibilities including representing the school at community events, running Merit Assemblies, speaking at assemblies and mentoring younger SRC members.
2018 SRC Leadership Team
Tayla Davis President
Harry Cooper President
Phoebe Wallace Vice President
Ben Taylor Vice President
Alyse Ford Secretary
Khang Le Treasurer
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Enrolment Requirements
Each NSW public school has a defined local enrolment area. This means that your child is designated to a particular school, based on the permanent residential address of the primary caregiver. Every public school reserves enough places within their school for students in their local enrolment area. Parents may however apply to enrol their child at a school outside their enrolment area. Non-local applications may be considered by the school's enrolment panel, according to the department's policy and subject to selection criteria such as availability of appropriate staff and classroom accommodation. Contact the school to find out more about our out-of-area selection criteria. Formal requirements prior to enrolling at Oak Flats High School include:
Completed application form. Proof of residential address or completed Non-
local application form. If previously enrolled in a NSW public school a
transfer certificate. If from interstate or a private school a copy of a
birth certificate. A copy of immunisation certificate.
A copy of any medical or special needs documentation. ie., Medical conditions and/or medication
required Speech/behaviour issues Learning/developmental delays
A copy of any family law orders that apply to the student.
Once all documentation has been received the school will process your application as per school and departmental guidelines and you will be advised of an approximate start date for your child.
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School Routine and Hours
The school office is open between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm. Teachers commence duty at 8:00am. There is no supervision of students before this time.
Bells and Class Times
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8.30am - 9.30am Period 1 9.30am – 9.40am Roll Call 9.40am – 10.40am Period 2 10.40am – 11.10am 1st Break 11.10am – 12.10pm Period 3 12.10pm – 1.10pm Period 4 1.10pm – 1.40pm 2nd Break 1.40pm – 2.40pm Period 5
Tuesday 8.30am – 9.30am Period 1
Assembly 9.30am-10.00am 9.30am – 10.30am Period 2 11am – 11.30am 1st Break 11.30am – 12.30pm Period 3 12.30pm – 1.00pm 2nd Break 1.00pm – 2.00pm Period 4
Thursday 8.30am - 9.30am Period 1 9.30am – 9.40am Roll Call 9.40am – 10.40am Period 2 10.40am – 11.10am 1st Break 11.10am – 12.10pm Period 3 12.10pm – 12.40pm 2nd Break 12.40pm – 2.30pm Sport
Roll Call Roll call begins after period 1 each day. The roll call groups are organised by year, alphabetically. You will be allocated a roll call room and teacher. During roll call you will
Have your name marked for attendance Hand in any absentee letters Have daily notices read Have your uniform checked to ensure it meets the school uniform policy.
Core Rules
All students in NSW Government Schools are expected to:
Attend every school day, unless they are legally excused, and be in class on time and prepared to learn.
Maintain a clean and tidy appearance, including adhering to the requirements of the school’s uniform or dress code policy.
Behave safely, considerately and responsibly, including travel to and from school and on school excursion.
Show respect at all times to teachers, other school staff, and helpers, including following class rules, speaking courteously and co-operating with instructions and learning activities.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.
Behaviour that infringes on the safety and well-being of others, such as harassment, bullying and illegal or anti-social behaviour of any kind, will not be tolerated.
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Uniform
‘The wearing of school uniform depicts pride in the school’. The wearing of a uniform at OFHS is compulsory and we appreciate your co-operation as parents in providing your students with the correct school uniform. The uniform is available at Lowes, Stocklands Shellharbour When is school uniform to be worn? Oak Flats High School is committed to maintaining a high standard of school uniform. All students are required to wear
the complete school uniform (unless otherwise instructed):
at school
whilst travelling to and from school
when representing the school at school events and excursions
when representing the school at sports carnivals and competitions
Why is a school uniform worn?
Students are required to wear uniform because it provides:
identification with Oak Flats High School a sense of pride in belonging to Oak Flats High security, as any strangers are immediately identifiable by staff
equity, as the dress is the same for all students
a safe and appropriate standard of dress for a range of school activities
an economical way for families to dress their children and as a requirement of the workplace health and safety
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Extra Curricular Activities
Oak Flats High School has proudly supported the commitment of its students in extra curriculuar activities such as:
Vocal group Stage band Dance groups Concert band Musical English, Maths and Science Competitions Debating Public Speaking Chess Club Representative Sport SRC SHINE Shellharbour Council Arts Project Southern Stars Community of Schools events
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The A-Z of Oak Flats High School
Absences Under the Education Act 1990(/section 22) and the Education Amendment Act 2009 (No.25), parents have a legal responsibility to ensure the regular school attendance of their children aged between 6 and 17 years. The school day starts at 8.30am with period 1. It is each student’s responsibility to move to their first class promptly after the bell rings in the morning, and ensure that their Teacher electronically marks them as being at school.
- Late arrivals Students arriving to school after the bell should go directly to the Student Administration office. Late students MUST provide a note from home explaining the reason for their lateness. The student’s lateness will be recorded as a Partial Absence on that day. Where no note is supplied for lateness to school the absence will be marked as being ‘unexplained’ or parent can call the school.
- Early leavers Students must come to the office with a note to obtain an Early Leavers pass before school. Students must be accompanied by an adult and are not permitted to go home alone. All absences, full day or partial are entered into the Attendance Register and are a legal requirement. This procedure supports the safety of your child. What should I do if our family is going on holiday in school time? Families should try to arrange holidays during school vacations. If they can only be arranged during school time, you should contact the school principal in advance to discuss the matter. Accidents & sudden illness Occasionally students become sick at school and we place them in our First Aid Room. The office staff are to contact the parents/carers NOT the student. Parents are strongly advised not to send sick children to school. It is vital that all contact details for your child are up to date and accurate in case we need to get in touch with you through the school day. Basic first aid for injuries suffered at school is administered. No creams are dispensed. Ice and bandaids are used, however anything more serious, parents are called.
An ambulance will be called to transport a child to hospital should the need arise. Every effort will be made to contact the parents or emergency contact prior to calling an ambulance. Allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes & other chronic illnesses Some students require specific support in a health emergency such as an asthma attack. Please supply the school office with a Medical Action Plan, including a photograph of your child and all procedures and medication to be used if your child should require this intervention. Anti-discrimination / anti-racism All schools have developed procedures for dealing with complaints about discrimination against students. Appointments with teachers If you wish to make an appointment to speak with your child’s teacher, please ring, email or message the teacher via the parent-portal to organise a mutually convenient time. Arrival at school We ask that students do not arrive at the school before 8:00am as there is no supervision prior to this time. Assemblies Assemblies are held on Tuesdays in the school hall from 9:30am – 10:00am Bikes, scooters and skateboards
CAN be brought to school at the owner’s risk Are to be kept only in the bike compound or in
the administration building It is highly recommended that students supply a
locking/security device Are not to be ridden anywhere in school
grounds The school accepts no liability for loss
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Classroom expectations At High School, students are expected to:
Bring ALL required equipment, books, pens etc for EVERY lesson they have that day
Move throughout the school corridors quietly and as quickly as possible
Line up outside the classroom on the wall closest to the door
Remove hats before entering the classroom; put them into your bag
Move into the classroom on teacher instructions, take a seat and get organised for the lesson eg: take out book, pens etc.
Quietly wait for teacher instructions about the lesson and follow teacher instruction throughout the lesson
Respect the rights of others to learn No chewing or eating in class Use appropriate language Do not leave the classroom unless you have the
teachers permission Leave class when the teacher has dismissed you Respect the property of the school and property
belonging to other students and staff Be respectful of other students, staff and
members of the public ALWAYS TRY TO DO YOUR BEST!!!!
Emergency evacuations and lockdowns’ In the event of an emergency or evacuation a continuous bell rings until the emergency is over. Students should leave the building calmly under the direction of teacher and assemble in their roll class on the oval. Students are to remain in the emergency assembly point with the teachers and where your class roll will be marked by your roll teacher and you await further instructions. In the event of a lockdown the school bell will ring – six short sharp rings. Remain calm and quiet in the classroom or suitable area. Lock doors & windows, stay out of sight of doors and windows). Remain in secured rooms until an all-clear bell is rung (six short rings). Students to assemble in main quad for roll call after all clear signal. No use of communication devices including school phones, mobile phones and computers with internet access.
Excursions, notes & money All money and permission notes are to be brought to the school office before school or at first break. The school arranges a variety of cultural, sporting and academically enriching visits, concerts, excursions and programs, which are part of the curriculum. It is expected that all students will participate unless special conditions exist. Families are provided reasonable notice of costs associated with these events. The school will endeavour to provide financial assistance if financial hardship is understood to be the reason for a student’s non-participation. Note: Please be aware that due to bookings, ordering and administrative procedures that may have to be completed prior to the event all notes will have a deadline for payment. To ensure that your child is not disappointed and miss out on these wonderful opportunities please make certain payments are received at the front office before the deadline. Footwear and safety The Department of Education and Training has rigid safety requirements regarding footwear for students in practical classes such as Science, Art, Technology Mandatory and Agriculture. The safety requirements states: “thongs, open type sandals or shoes, shall not be worn in practical classes where there is the possibility of injury through the spilling of hot liquids, metals or the dropping of heavy or sharp instruments, tools etc.” This requirement is enforced at Oak Flats High School, thus the need for covered leather shoes in the school uniform. Students are required to wear black shoes with leather uppers, to meet OH&S requirements in practical courses. Immunisation, infectious diseases & illnesses All Year 7 students will be offered Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Chicken Pox vaccines. Female Year 7 students will also be offered the Human Papillomavirus vaccine. Look out for consent forms sent out early each year. A guide to exclusion periods for illnesses is supplied at the end of the A-Z information.
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Items not allowed at school Students are not allowed to have the following items at school:
× Aerosol cans eg; deodorant etc. × Using mobile phones (Mobile phones are able to
be at school, however, they can ONLY be used in breaks.
× Speakers × Sharps or dangerous objects eg: knives etc… × Cigarette lighters / matches × Laser pointers × Inappropriate literature or reading material × Cigarettes and Illicit drugs × Water bombs × Chewing gum × Skateboards / scooters – to be stored in bike
compound upon arrival at school × Liquid paper, textas and permanent markers
Students found in possession of the above items will have them confiscated and will be seriously dealt with through the school disciplinary systems. Mobile phones and iPods that are confiscated for the second and subsequent times in the year will need to be collected and signed out by a parent. NO notes will be accepted. We also encourage students not to bring excessive amounts of money or valuable possessions to school. The school accepts NO liability for ANY personal property brought to school by any student in the event of loss. Lost property We do ask that you label every article of clothing and other possessions your child brings to school. All items found that are not clearly labelled, are stored in the sick bay. You may check here at any time. The Lost Property Box is emptied at the end of each term. Lunches The school canteen provides a variety of foods including sandwiches, rolls, juice, low calorie soft drinks, snacks and low fat hot foods. The school canteen is open before school and during both breaks. If you want to order lunch, you need to order it at the canteen before school and collect it at the start of lunch. A breakfast club operates every Thursday and Friday morning before school in A2 from 7:30am – 8:30am, where students can enjoy breakfast for free.
Medication When a medical practitioner has prescribed medication that must be administered during the school day, it is the role of parents to:
where medication is prescribed, ask the medical practitioner whether the medication is available in a form which minimises or eliminates the need to provide the medication during the school day.
convey all relevant advice and information from the medical practitioner to the school.
complete a written request form (supplied by
the school) for the school to administer prescribed medication or for other support.
provide prescribed medication and 'consumables' for administration. The medication must be in a pharmacy labelled container detailing the student’s name and the prescribed dosage.
Only asthma medication can be kept in a student’s school bag (eg: ventolin puffer). Merits The merit system at OFHS is currently under review – more information will be provided soon. Merit assemblies Student achievement is recognised with a formal assembly at the end of terms 1, 2, 3 and at the end of the year, a presentation evening is held to recognise excellence in academic achievement. Awards are also given to Dux of the previous Year 12, sporting achievements and school service. Special presentations, sponsored by various OFHS Community supports, are made to students. Students receive a letter of invitation for themselves and family members to attend an assembly in the hall. Awards are given based on student performance for the term. The assemblies are for recipients only with guest speakers and musical items. Mobile phones, MP3 players, etc These items should not be brought to school by students. If brought to school and lost or broken, the school will not be responsible for any loss or damage to these items. Only to be used outside of school hours, that is, before 8.30am and after 2.40pm or during breaks.
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Monitoring student behaviour To monitor student performance and behaviour at school, OFHS has a wellbeing system. If your teachers believe you are not performing in class, not behaving appropriately or having some problems, you will have your name entered on SENTRAL Wellbeing. If your name appears a number of times you will be asked to attend an interview to discuss the situation, possibly with your parents. If it continues, you may be placed on a Monitoring Card. A Monitoring Card requires you to have your teacher’s evaluate and comment on your behaviour in each lesson. If improvements are not seen, further action will be taken, according to the school discipline system. NAPLAN Years 7 and 9 participate in the nation-wide testing program in literacy and numeracy. Each family is advised of their child’s literacy and numeracy standards in relation to standards identified as State/Australia levels. At the same time, the test results, individually and collectively, provide valuable information for the school. Newsletter The school publishes a newsletter, twice a term. The newsletter is an excellent source of information and gives insight into our school and broader community. Parents are able to subscribe, free of charge, to receive the newsletter directly to their email address or download the file from the internet or onto their mobile. “Newsletter Email Subscription” information is included in this document. If you prefer not to receive an electronic copy of our newsletter, you advise the school and we will send a printed copy with the youngest child for each family who will have the responsibility of delivering it home. The ‘News Blog’ on the school website also is a source of what is happening at the school. Non-smoking zone As of 18 July 1998, smoking is totally prohibited in all NSW Department and Education and Communities premises, including buildings and grounds. Office Hours Our office is open 7:30am – 3:00pm Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) The P&C Association is a forum to discuss a diverse range of educational issues and is the representative body for all families and community members. The association meets on Tuesday Week 3 & 7 of every term in the school common room commencing at 6.30pm. The P&C works in partnership with the school. It greatly supports the school with fund raising activities and participates in making key decisions within the school.
Parents, as partners in education, are encouraged through the P&C to play an active role in the education of their children. Parking Please do not at any time double park your car or park
across a driveway as this is very dangerous for our students. Student parking graveled area right hand side of the hall only.
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) The core values of CARE, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILTY, with a focus on RESILIENCE, are encouraged through specialised lessons and the awarding of PBS tickets to those students who display these values through their behaviour in the playground, in the canteen, corridors and at assemblies. These tickets go into weekly prize draws with major prizes draws at the end of each term. VIVO Rewards "VIVO is the new way to reward and acknowledge students' positive behaviour as they progress through their school life. Staff award you electronic points called Vivos – the new student currency. Students can then redeem your Vivos on an exciting range of products on the www.vivoedge.com.au website. Students who receive a certain amount of Vivo points during a term/the year will be eligible for certain rewards during school hours such as Jamberoo Rec Park excursion, movie screenings and reward lunches. Vivo points let students achieve bronze, silver, gold, platinum and diamond award certificates. Students can use their Vivo points to shop online at the Vivo store to purchase a range of products and experience based rewards. The OFHS core values have a strong weighting on the Vivo program, as acting with Care, Respect, Responsibility and displaying Resilience are key attributes in social and academic success." Photographs Each year a professional photographer is invited to our school, to photograph each student and take photos of SRC Leaders. Envelopes from the photographer are sent home, detailing packages available and the deadline for return of monies. Envelopes with payment to be handed to photographer.
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Sporting Houses Sporting houses bear the names of Australian Sporting Champions:
Bradman - RED Fraser – BLUE
Freeman – YELLOW Thorpe - GREEN
Out of Bounds Areas In the playground, there are some areas that are “out of bounds”. For your safety you are not to be in these areas at any time during the school day. They are indicated by yellow lines painted on the ground around the school. For example, the car park. Questions/Concerns Please do not hesitate to ask about or discuss any concerns you may have. We are happy to support your child and your family in whatever way we can. Refer to the ‘Key Contacts at Oak Flats High School’ section of this document. School development dayOn the first day of Terms 1, 2 and 3 the school holds pupil free development days for staff to plan and co-ordinate for the upcoming terms.
School diary Every year 7 student at Oak Flats High School is given a school diary. The diary serves as an organiser for students, as well as a communication channel between school and home. Students are encouraged to use this diary throughout the year. The diary contains valuable information about the school. Students can use it to organise and record their homework, assignments and tests. Included in the diary is also information regarding school uniforms, daily organisation, student rights and responsibilities, code of conduct, study skills and tips. Student assistance scheme Some funding is provided to schools under the above scheme to assist parents who find themselves in financial difficulties. Please ask at the office for a student assistance form. Toilets Both boys and girls toilets are located off West Quad, either side of the canteen to be used before and after school and during the breaks. As a general rule, students are not permitted to go to the toilet within 15 minutes after the end of a break. If you need to visit the toilet during a lesson, you will need to negotiate this with your teacher, have your diary signed and go to the front administration office to use the toilet facilities located there. The toilets are not a place for socialising.
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Voluntary Contribution / Fees
Please Note Fees may have changed since publication of document. Over the year, parents have supported the school by making a small annual contribution which is used to purchase school resources that we would otherwise be unable to provide for your children.
Year 7 Resource/Textbook Contribution $40 Dance $25 Music $25 Technology Mandatory $50 Visual Arts $30 Year 8 Resource/Textbook Contribution $40 Dance $25 Music $25 Technology Mandatory $50 Visual Arts $30 Year 9 Resource/Textbook Contribution $50 Agriculture $10 Child Studies $10 Creative Textiles $20 Dance $35 Digital Music $25 Drama $35 Food Technology $60 Grow Harvest Cook Eat $30 Industrial Technology – Metal $60 Industrial Technology – Timber $60 Industrial Technology - Engineering $40 Information Technology $10 Marine Studies $20 Music $35 Outdoor Education $5 Photography $30 Physical Activity & Sport Studies PASS $10 Rugby League Studies $20 Skateboard Manufacturing $60 Visual Arts $40 Strategies & Tactics No Fee The Beauty of Science $20 Visual Design $40 Year 10 Resource/Textbook Contribution $50 Agriculture $20 Child Studies $10 Creative Fashion $20 Food Feast $60 Food Technology $60
Year 10 (cont.) Forensic Science $20 Industrial Technology – Engineering $40 Industrial Technology – Metal $60 Industrial Technology – Timber $60 Information Technology $60 Marine Studies $25 Music $35 Outdoor Education $10 Physical Activity & Sport Studies PASS $10 Targeted Sports Program No Fee Visual Arts $40 Visual Design $40
Year 11 Resource Contribution $50 Biology $15 Chemistry $15 Construction + boots $60 +Boots Entertainment $50 Food Technology $60 Hospitality + uniform $30 $80 + $30 Industrial Technology - Multimedia $20 Industrial Technology +materials for major project $40 Information Technology $20 Marine Studies $20 Music $50 Photography, Video & Digital Imaging PVD $50 Physics $15 Primary Industries $10 Retail Services $20 Senior Science $15 Visual Arts $50 Visual Design $50 Year 12 Resource Contribution $50 Biology $15 Chemistry $15 Construction + boots $60 + boots Design & Technology + material for major project $40 Entertainment $50 Food Technology $45 Hospitality $100 Industrial Technology + material for major project $40 Industrial Technology - Multi Media $20 Information Technology $20 Marine Studies $20 Music $50 Photography, Video & Digital Imaging PVD $50 Physics $15 Primary Industries $20 Retail Services $20 Senior Science $15 Textiles & Design + materials for major project $20 Visual Arts $50 Visual Design $50 Jamberoo Enrichment $10 Community Access $20 Living Skills $10
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Electronic Devices Policy
Rationale – Mobile phones, MP3 players and computers are an integral part of modern society. Furthermore, developments in technology mean that several of these devices may be one and the same. This rapidly developing technology can impact on the school environment. The school accepts that many students possess electronic devices, and use them as a part of their everyday lives. The school also acknowledges that the devices have a role to play in students’ safety and security, as well as in their learning. In order to prepare our students for the world in which they will live and work after school, it is imperative that we acknowledge and utilize technology in practical ways. A clear policy on the use of electronic devices at school is necessary to ensure that students’ wellbeing of any person, or is in breach of any law, is inappropriate and will be dealt with according to the school’s discipline code. This policy aims to give individual teachers ownership of the ways in which technology is used as a learning tool, for their benefit as well as students’. Policy – Electronic devices are brought to school and used at owners’ risk. No liability will be accepted by the school in the event of the loss, theft or damage of any device. Electronic devices may be used at breaks within the rules of this policy. In classrooms, individual teachers will stipulate if and when electronic devices are permitted to be used. The use of social networking applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc is prohibited during school hours. Students are prohibited from using electronic devices during assemblies, year meetings and similar activities. Parents are encouraged to contact students via the school office during school hours. Under the Telecommunication Act there are specific guidelines about the storage and use of inappropriate material. It is against the law for students to take photos, video or images of another person under the age of consent without parental permission. Students are therefore strictly prohibited from taking these at school. Should there be breaches relating to these areas the school will confiscate the device used and may contact parents of guardians for collection. A full range of discipline measures, including suspension, may apply. Breaches of the Electronic Devices Policy – If a student uses an electronic device inappropriately:
The device will be delivered to a Deputy Principal and can be collected at the end of the day If the device is confiscated three times, it will remain with the Deputy Principal until the student’s
parents/carers are contacted. Cyber Safety and Responsible Citizenship – It is important that student’s understand their responsibilities as a citizen of the school community. Our school values of Care, Respect and Responsibility apply as much on-line as they do off-line. Cyber-bullying is a part of the schools anti-bulling policy and will be dealt with in accordance with the schools discipline and welfare policies. Cyber-bullying includes all communications that seek to threaten, humiliate, intimidate, control or put another person(s) down.
Premier Bus Routes
The following information has been supplied by Premier Illawarra Bus Company for travel to and from OFHS. Please contact the company directly on 4271 1322 to confirm bus routes and times. A guide to bus routes is on the following page.
PREMIER ILLAWARRA BUS ROUTES
TO SCHOOL
7.35am S/S BUS 1 AIRPORT RD/P HWY
VIA Princes Hwy to rundabout return Princes Hwy (L) Creamery - Windang St (L) Koona St-Shearwater Blvde to end Shearwater and return via Shearwater Blvde-Koona St (R) Windang St-Creamery Rd (L) Princes Hwy PICKS UP ALL STOPS ON HWY - (l) New Lake Entrance Rd-(L) Government Rd (R) School 8.00am
7.45am S/S BUS 2 WOOLBUTT DR/P HWY
VIA Woolybutt Dr(L) Jarrah Way (R) Spotted Gum Rd (R) Woolybutt Dr (L) Koda Rd-Elm St (L) Ash Ave (R) Oak St (R) Croome Rd (R) Tongarra - LAST PICK UP Croome/Tongarra (R) Princes Hwy (L) New Lake Entrance - (L) Government (R) School 8.05am
7.40am S/S BUS 3 JARRAH WAY/COACHWOOD DR
VIA Jarrah (L) Coachwood Dr (R) Jarrah Way (LAST PICK UP JARRAH) (L) Spotted Gum (L) Woolybutt (L) East West Link (L) New Lake Entrance Rd (L) Government Rd (R) School 7.58am
7.30am S/S BUS 4 SHELL DEPOT - FLINDERS - OAK FLATS
VIA Shellharbour Rd (R) Lakewood Blvde (R) Munmorah - Willinga Rd (L) Brunderee Rd (L) Pioneer Dr (R) Central (L) Wentworth (R) Bridge (R) Deakin (R) The Boulevarde-The Esplanade (R) Timbs (R) Government Rd (L) School 7.50am
7.45 S/S BUS 6 DEPART TONGARRA RD/ASH AVE KOONA BAY
VIA Ash Ave (R) Maple St (R)Ti-Tree Ave (R) Tongarra Rd (L) Princes Hwy - NOTE NO PICK UP ON HIGHWAY - Creamery-Windang (R) Koona (R) Karoo (L) Burroo St-Wooroo St (R) Industrial Rd LAST PICK UP (r) Central Ave (L) Pioneer Dr (L) New Lake Entrance Rd (L) Government Rd 8.05am
Premier may make changes to their timetable without advising the High School. Please contact Premier on 4271 1322 to check for timetable/route changes and if you have any questions about transport by bus.
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RETURN JOURNEY 2.40PM S/S BUS 1 OAK FLATS HS -
ALBION PARK RAIL 1ST STOP PRINCESS HWY via Government (R)New Lake Entrance (R) Princes Hwy (R) Creamery-Windang (L) Koona-Shearwater Blvde, turn around at end Shearwater and return Shearwater-Koona (R) Windang-Creamery (R) Princes Hwy to Miall Way 3.00pm - Tuesdays only departs 2.05pm
2.40PM S/S BUS 2 OAK FLATS HS -
GREENMEADOWS VIA (L) Grovernment - 1st stop Woolybutt (R) New Lake Entrance (R) Princes Hwy (L) Woolybutt (L) Jarrah (R) Spotted Gum (R) Woolybutt (L) Koda-Elm (L) Ash (R) Oak (R) Croome (R) Tongarra 3.00pm - Tuesday only departs 2.05pm
2.40PM S/S BUS 3 OAK FLATS HS TO
COACHWOOD A P RAIL VIA (L) Government (R) New Lake Entrance (R) Princes HWY (L) Woolybutt (L) Jarrah (L) Coachwood (R) Jarrah to Coachwood - FIRST STOP COACHWOOD AND JARRAH 2.55pm - Tuesday only departs 2.05pm
2.40PM S/S BUS 4 OAK FLATS HS -
FLINDERS-SHELLCOVE VIA (R) Government (L) Timbs (L) The Boulevarde (L) Deakin (L) Bridge (L) Wentworth (R) Central (L) Pioneer (R) Brunderee(R) Willinga - Munmorah (L) Lakewood-Cove (L) Brindabella (R) Cove (L) Southern Cross (R) Monkhouse (R) Banks (L) Southern Cross 3.00pm - Tuesday only departs 2.05pm
3.05pmS/S BUS 5 MT
WARRIGAL/BLACKBUTT
VIA Government (R) Timbs (R) The Esplanade - Reddall (R) Mackenzie (R) Lawrence (L) Madigan (R) Hayes (L) Power (R) Madigan (R) Lake Entrance Rd (L) College (R)Cygnet (L) College (R) Glider (R) Bandicoot (R) Parma (R) Glider (L) College (R) Pioneer to roundabout New Lake Entrance Rd 3.25pm This is a Balarang PS bus - takes Oak Flats HS for Flinders
2.40PM S/S BUS 6 TONGARRA RD
VIA (L) Government (R) New Lake Entrance (R) Pioneer-Industrial Rd (L) wooroo-Burroo (R) Karoo (L) Koona (L) Windang -NO STOPS BETWEEN WINDANG ST AND ASH AVE - Creamery (L) Princes Hwy (R) Tongarra (L) Ash (R) Maple (R) Ti Tree (R) Tongarra to Albion Park Rail PS 3.00pm - Tuesday only
3.11 (76) OAK FLATS - APR-
ALBION PARK Square (3.11) Oak Flats (3.17) via Central (L) Old Industrial Rd (R) Moore P/UP Corpus Christi (R) Storey (R) Central (L) Pioneer - Ash/Oak (3.26) A/Park PO (3.30) CHANGE DESTINATION AT ALBION PARK POST OFFICE - Ashburton (3.37) A Park PS (3.47)
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