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PARENTS / CARERS INFORMATION BOOKLET

2019

390 Wentworth Parade

SUCCESS WA 6164 Phone: 9414 3444

Fax: 9414 3210 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.successprimary.wa.edu.au



SuccessPrimarySchool

ADMINISTRATIONSTAFF2019


PRINCIPAL KristyMularczykASSOCIATEPRINCIPAL KayeBlackburnDEPUTYPRINCIPALS DonnaHowat NatalieMcRobb

KimSaw REGISTRAR NatalieRanfordSCHOOLOFFICERS JudiMilne

TinaReevesKathyAylmoreKerryPelliccioneSueCriddle

LIBRARYOFFICER MichelleWaghorn

SCHOOLTERMSSEMESTER1 Term1–MondayFeb4 - FridayApril12,2019 Term2–MondayApril29 - FridayJuly5,2019SEMESTER2 Term3–MondayJuly29 - FridaySeptember27,2019 Term4–MondayOctober14 - ThursdayDecember19,2019

PUBLICHOLIDAYS

LabourDay - Monday4March2019 GoodFriday - FridayApril19,2019 EasterMonday - MondayApril22,2019EasterTuesday - ANZACDay - ThursdayApril25,2019WADay - MondayJune3,2019

SCHOOLDEVELOPMENTDAYSIn2019therewillbe6SchoolDevelopmentDays(Studentsdonotattend)

SCHOOLDEVELOPMENTDAYS SCHOOLTIMETABLE

-Thursday31,Jan2019(beforestudentscommence)-Friday1Feb,2019(beforestudentscommence)-Monday29,April2019-Friday27September2019-Monday14October2019-Friday20December2019

Time8:45–10:5510:55–11.30lunch(15minuteeating)11.30–1:301:30–1:55afternoonrecess(5mineating)1:55–2.55

SCHOOLEXPECTATIONS:

SuccessPrimarySchoolworkstomaintainalearningenvironmentthatissafe,respectful,tolerant,inclusiveandthatpromotesintellectualrigour.Attheheartofourwholeschoolapproachtobehaviourmanagementareourcoreexpectations.AtSuccessPrimarySchoolourstudentsareSTARS.Thisacronymstandsfor-

Striveforsuccess

Takeresponsibility

Alwaysinclusive

Respectful

Staysafe

Theacronymisadoptedineveryclassacrossthewholeschool,withstudents,allSuccessStaff,parentsandcarersandisembeddedintoeverydayconversations.


SuccessPrimarySchool-CodeofConduct

Behaviour Expectations

Whole School Classrooms/ Learning Areas

Outside Areas Technology Before and After School

Strive for

Success

We wear the Success PS uniform with pride We always have a go and always do our best We complete all tasks to the best of our ability We don’t give up

We are prepared for all lessons We always do our very best We have high expectations We set challenging goals for our own learning We display pride in our work We persevere

We display great sportsmanship

We are cyber smart We follow the usage agreement that we have signed

We arrive at school on time

Take

Responsibility

We own our behaviour and the choices we make We ensure we arrive at school on time We care for and are responsible for our own belongings We are always honest We manage our feelings and emotions in a positive way

We help each other We are honest We have the necessary equipment for each lesson We are prepared for learning

We put all rubbish in the bin We pick up any rubbish we see We report problems to the duty teacher We zip up our bags and store them neatly

We keep all devices in our bags before and after school We keep our personal password private We print work only when instructed We sit down when using electronic devices We are careful when handling devices

We sit outside the Art Room if we arrive at school before 8:25am in the morning

Always

Inclusive

We are aware of people’s needs We accept others’ differences We encourage each other We are caring and sharing We use kind words

We work with everyone in our class We include others We participate in “buddy class” activities We take turns

We invite others to play/join in We share the play equipment with others We play fairly We help each other pack away play equipment

We share equipment

We greet others and help those in need We always use respectful language We watch out for others We are mindful of our surroundings We treat everyone with respect

Respectful

We are polite and use our manners We use people’s names We use appropriate and respectful language We keep our hands and feet to ourselves

We take our hats off inside We walk around the school and transition between lessons quickly and quietly We respect our own, others and school property

We agree on game rules before starting We keep common areas clean We take care of the school environment We listen to and follow the duty teacher’s instructions

We respect all devices and equipment We use technology as the teacher instructs We use technology appropriately We return equipment to where we got it from

We are friendly, say hello and greet people

Stay Safe

We walk on the paved areas We stay on the school grounds

We walk around our classrooms We sit on our chairs correctly

We wear a Success PS broad brimmed hat We walk on paved areas We eat our own recess and lunch

We keep our passwords safe We complete safe searches We report any inappropriate use of devices

We stay off the playground equipment before and after school We walk our bikes and scooters through the school We wear a helmet We cross the road with care


INCIDENT/RED CHOICE is made

E.G: Not following Success PS Whole School Expectations

VERBAL REMINDER A verbal reminder of expected behaviours will be given.

ONE Student has not followed instruction and receives their first warning.

TWO Student has not followed instruction and receives their second warning.

Wait time and take up time is to be provided between each warning.

THREE Student has not followed instruction, receives their third warning and receives a

consequence – THINK SPOT IN CLASS Student is to sit in a quiet spot, as directed by teacher. If the student makes good choices, they will return to class. If student doesn’t comply, they will receive the second consequence. Teachers will use their discretion in relation to the amount of time the students spend sitting in Think Spot. Student behaviour is recorded on Integris.

FOUR TIME OUT IN TIME OUT CLASS

Student is to move quietly and sit in an area in time out class, as directed by teacher. If the student makes good choices, they will return to class. If the student doesn’t comply,

they will receive the next consequence. Teachers will use their discretion in relation to the amount of time the student spends in Time Out and what they are to do while they are there. Student behaviour is recorded on Integris

FIVE OFFICE

Student is to move quietly and wait in the office, as directed by their teacher or admin. At this point Admin staff will deal with the behaviour and determine any appropriate consequences.

5

5

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RestorativePracticesWhere appropriate, a Restorative Practices approach will be used to deal with misbehaviour. RestorativePracticesisawholeschoolapproachtopromotingresilienceandaimstocontributetothebuildingofpositiverelationshipsinourschoolcommunity.Itisfocusedonhelpingstudentsbecomeawareoftheimpactoftheirbehaviours on others through personal accountability and learning from a conflict situation. An importantcomponentofRestorativePracticesisthefocusonrestoringrelationshipsafterharmhasbeendone.Restorative Practices promotes inclusiveness, relationship building and problem solving. Instead ofpunishment,studentsareencouragedtoreflectonandtakeresponsibilityfortheiractionsandcomeupwithplans to repair harm. The Restorative Practices process provides an opportunity for discussion with thestudentinrelationtowhathashappened.

RightsandResponsibilitiesStudentshavetheRIGHTto:

• learninapurposefulandsupportiveenvironment• workandplayinasafe,secure,friendlyandcleanenvironment• respect,courtesy,honestyandhavetheirpossessionsrespected• demonstrateandpromoteprideintheirschool• tobeproudoftheirschool

StaffhavetheRIGHTto:• teachinasafe,secureandcleanenvironment• teachinapurposefulandsupportiveenvironment• co-operationandsupportfromtheschoolcommunityinassistingtoprovideanappropriateeducation

forallstudents• respect,courtesyandhonesty

ParentshavetheRIGHTto:• accessameaningfulandappropriateeducationfortheirchild• be heard in an appropriate forum onmatters related to the rights of their child to an appropriate

education• beinformedofbehaviourmanagementpolicyandprocedure• access to information about their child’s education and progress (academically, behaviourally and

socially)• respect,courtesyandhonesty

StudentshavetheRESPONSIBILITYto:• ensuretheirbehaviourisnotdisruptivetothelearningofothers• ensurethattheschoolenvironmentiskeptneat,tidyandsecure• attendschoolandbepunctual,polite,preparedanddisplayapositivemanner• behaveinawaythatprotectsthesafetyandwell-beingofothers• treatotherswithrespectandcourtesy

StaffhavetheRESPONSIBILITYto:• beapositiverolemodel• ensurethattheschoolenvironmentiskeptneat,tidyandsecure• establishpositiverelationshipswithstudentsandschoolcommunity• clearandeffectiveorganisation,planningandreportingofstudentprogresstoparents• treatotherswithrespectandcourtesy

ParentshavetheRESPONSIBILITYto:• ensuretheirchildattendsschoolandispunctual• supporttheschoolinprovidingameaningfulandadequateeducationfortheirchild• ensuretheirchildattendsschoolpreparedtoengageinthelearningprocess• beinterestedinandsupportiveoftheirchild’sschooling• usetheappropriateforumtodiscussissuesrelatedtotheirchild’slearning• treatotherswithrespectandcourtesy


BullyingPolicySuccessPrimarySchool

DefinitionofBullyingBullying is a termwidely and at times, incorrectly used. In recent times, people use the term ‘bullying’ todescribeanythingthatoccursatschoolthatupsetsachild.Onestudentrefusingtoplaywithanotherisnotbullying.Anisolatedincidentofconflictisnotbullying.Rather,thesearepartandparcelofchildrenlearningsocialnorms.Bullying isarepetitivepatternofbehaviourbyoneormorepersonstowardsanotherwhich isintendedtohurt,injure,threaten,frighten,embarrassorupsetordiscomfortthatperson.Bullyingrepresentsanimbalanceofpowerortheattempttogaincontroloveranotherperson.Itispersistentandrepetitive.

ExamplesofBullyingBehaviourPhysicalPersistent pushing, hitting, bumping, kicking, obstructing, confining, stealing, damaging or interfering withpersonalproperty.

VerbalPersistent threats of violence, name-calling, teasing, mocking, taunting, making put-down comments,belittling,insulting,shoutingatorswearingat.

CovertbullyingSuchaslyingaboutsomeone,spreadingrumours,playinganastyjokethatmakethepersonfeelhumiliatedorpowerless,mimickingordeliberatelyexcludingsomeone.

CyberBullyingEpisodesofwritingabusivee-mails,SMS,cybermessagesornotes.

Social/PsychologicalPersistentepisodesofexcludingfromactivities,ignoringorthreateninglooks

SuccessPrimarySchoolPolicyStatementWe recognise, value and provide for diversity by building a school community in which all individuals areequally valued, respected and includedmembers. Success Primary School does not tolerate bullying. Thepreventionofbullyingistheresponsibilityofeverymemberoftheschoolcommunity.Theschoolwillrespondfirmlyandappropriatelytoallidentifiedoccurrencesofbullying.

ProcessesSuccessPrimarySchoolhasanumberofprocessesinplaceinordertoeducatethestudentsonbullyingandtopromotepositiverelationshipsinourschoolcommunity.

RespondingtoBullyingWesupportthestudentwhoisthebullyby:

1. Listeningempatheticallyandgatheringinformationfromthebully;2. Encouragingthestudenttorecognisethatthevictimisbeingbullied;3. Offeringnecessarysupport;4. Restoringtheirnormalroutineassoonaspossible;5. Counsellingbyappropriatestaffmembers;6. Informingclassteacherandparents/caregiversofallparties;7. Ensuringfuturebehaviourismonitored;8. Discussing bullying in role-play situations, encourage bully to see perspective of the victim in role

play;9. Developing programs to assist bullies work co-operatively with others rather than in a

confrontationalway.


StrategiesforstudentswhoarebulliedThereisarangeofoptions:

1. Recognisethatyoucantakepositiveaction;2. Seekassistanceandbeassuredthattherearemanypeoplewhowillhelp;3. Beassertive,youhaverights;4. Donotretaliatewithphysicalorverbalaggression;5. Ignoreitifpossible–ifyoushowthatyouarenotupset,theharassmentmaystop;6. Laughitoff,usehumour;7. Buildyourownprotectionbyestablishingfriends;8. Talktopeoplewithwhomyoufeelcomfortable.Thesemaybefriends,family,orstaffmembers;9. Talkingtoanadultisnot‘dobbing’;10. Besmartaboutavoidinghigh-riskplacesandtimes;11. Teachprotectivebehaviours.

Asolutioncantaketimebutdoingnothingmaynotsolvetheproblem.

Wesupportstudentswhoarebeingbulliedby:1. Listeningempatheticallyandgatheringinformationfromthevictim;2. Offeringnecessarysupport;3. Restoringnormalroutineassoonaspossible;4. Counselingbyappropriatestaffmembersinvolvingteachingofmoreassertiveresponsestobullying

incidents;5. Informingclassteachers,parents/caregiversofbothpartiesandmonitoringbehavior;6. Workingtoimprovetheself-esteemofvictimsthroughsocialskillsprograms.

Success Primary School employs a range of sanctions against bullying incidents, depending on theseriousnessofthesituation.Theseinclude:

1. Meetings/discussionswithbulliesandvictims;2. Discussionswithparentsandstudentstogether;3. ReferraltoStudentServicesforfurtheraction;4. WithdrawalfromExtra-Curricularactivities;5. Suspensions/Exclusionfromschool;6. Involvesthepoliceandotheragenciesasnecessary.

ProactivestrategiesemployedbySuccessPrimarySchoolThisschoolcurrentlyhasanumberofprogramsestablishedtopromoteacaringandsupportiveenvironment.Theseeducativeandpositiveprogramsshouldensurethatbullyingandviolenceareminimised.Someoftheseinclude:

1. Behaviourmanagementpolicyincorporatinglowkeyresponsesandteacherwitness;2. UsesStudentSupportServiceswherenecessary;3. Restorativepracticesapproachtomediation;4. ValuesEducationprogramrunacrosstheschool;5. Roleplay–differentscenariosareplayedoutwhichconsiderdifferentpointsofview;6. Incursionsrelatedtobullying;7. Discussesappropriatestandardsofbehaviourandschoolruleswithallstudents;8. InclusionofSocialSkillsprogrammeimplemented.

Strategiesforstudentswhowitnessbullying1. Careenoughtowanttodosomething;2. Takeactionwhenthebullyingoccursbysaying“leavehimalone”;3. Reporttheincidentassoonasyoucan. It isokaytoaskforprivacyandconfidentiality,oryoucan

makeananonymousreportthatwillalertstafftoatroublespotorabullyingincident;4. Offersupporttothestudentbeingbullied.Makesuggestionsabouthandlingit.Encouragehim/her

togethelpthroughanadult.

Bullying Incident Plan


SCHOOLINFORMATION

Student

Report to Staff Member

Intervention Engage Parent support, consult line Manager, School Psychologist where appropriate

Negotiated Behaviour Restorative Change

Review

Change in behaviour

Congratulate and Celebrate

Continue to Monitor

Not reported

Bullying may continue

“No Blame” talk with bully

“No Blame” talk with the victim

Continued Bullying

Consequences

Report to Parent or Friend

Seek interagency support

ie Psychologist intervention


ENROLMENT

An Application for Enrolment form must be completed for each child by the parent or guardian. Onceenrolmentisaccepted,anEnrolmentFormmustbecompleted.BirthCertificatesAchild’sbirthcertificateorextractmustbeproducedbeforechildrenarepermittedtocommenceschool.Admissionproceduresarecarriedoutinthemainschooloffice.ChildrenfromareasotherthanSuccessChildrencanbeenrolledfromoutofour intakeareaifvacanciesexist. PreferencemustalwaysbegiventothoselivingwithinthelocalintakeareabutifyouwishforyourchildtoattendSuccessPSandyouliveoutsideourlocalintakearea,yourapplicationcanbeconsidered,butonlyifvacanciesexist.ChildrenfromOverseasForenrolling childrennew to the country, the current (appropriately stamped)passportmustbe shownonenrolment.ChildrenonholidayvisasarenoteligibleforenrolmentintheGovernmentschoolsystem.ImmunisationRecordAllACIRimmunisationrecordsmustbeprovidedtotheschoolonenrolment.Itisadvisedthatimmunisationsbekeptuptodate.Ifyourchildhasrecentlystartedatschoolcouldyoupleasetakespecialnoteandfillintheimmunisation information on the school health card. Completed cards ensure your child’s immunisationneedsaremonitored.Childrenwithoutmeaslesimmunisationwillbeexcludedfromschoolduringameaslesoutbreak.ChildhoodImmunisation

• 2monthsTripleantigenDiphtheria,tetanus&whoopingcough• 4monthsSabinvaccinePolio,TripleantigenDiphtheria,tetanus&whoopingcough• 6monthsSabinvaccinePolio,TripleantigenDiphtheria,tetanus&whoopingcough• 12monthsMeasles/mumpsMMR1Measles&mumps,vaccine• 18monthsTripleantigenDiphtheria,tetanus&whoopingcough• 4years MMR2CombinedDiphtheria&tetanus,diphtheria/tetanusvaccine(CDT),SabinvaccinePoliobooster

CHILDRENSHOULDBEFULLYIMMUNISEDBEFORESTARTINGSCHOOL

SCHOOLRECORDS

Itisextremelyimportanttoensurethattheschooliskeptinformedofanychangeofaddress,familydetails,email address, family doctor, children’s allergies, emergency contact, place of employment, telephonenumbers etc. Your cooperation in this will help ensure that your child’s welfare will receive the highestpriority,especiallyintimesofemergency.

LEGALSURNAME

Departmentof EducationPolicy requires schools to refer to enrolled studentsby their legal surname. Thisincludes their legal surname on reports, student attendance records and on system records. We can onlymakeachangeofnameifweareprovidedwith:

• asignedconsentfrombothparentsindicatingapprovaltousethenewname;• aFamilyCourtorderauthorisingtheuseofthenewname;or• achangeofnamecertificate,issuedbytheRegistryofBirthDeathsandMarriages,authorisingtheuse

ofthenewname.

VOLUNTARYCONTRIBUTIONS


InaccordancewiththeSchoolEducationAct(1999),primaryschoolsmayaskupto$60.00perchildperyearforschoolfees.Duringthecompulsoryyearsofschooling(PrePrimary–Year6),schoolfeesarereferredtoasVoluntary Contributions. Schools rely upon the payment of voluntary contributions to purchase items toenhance the educational experience for all students. Your decision to support the school’s endeavoursthrough payment of the voluntary contributions is greatly appreciated. When it is considered that thisamountstotheequivalentof$1.50perweek,itisexceptionalvalueformoney.Shouldyoubeexperiencingfinancial difficulties, you are invited to discuss thematter in confidencewith the Principal. Early paymenthelpstheschooltoquicklyestablishitsbudgetarypriorities.

Kindergarten-Year6:$60.00 Contributionsmaybepaidattheschooloffice.Asanincentive,therewillbeadiscountof10%ifpaidbytheendoffirstTerm.DuringthefirstweekofDecember,parentsareprovidedwithaScheduleofProjectedCostswhichoutlinesanticipatedcostsassociatedwithyourchild’seducationthe followingyear. This includesprojectedcostsofactivities such as excursions, swimming lessons, sporting and cultural events and activities which areapplicabletosomebutnotallstudents,suchasPEACandinstrumentalmusic.KINDERGARTENandPREPRIMARY

SuccessPSprovidesprogramsforKindergartenandPrePrimarystudents.PrePrimaryisthefirstcompulsoryyearofschoolinginWesternAustralia.ArrivalandDepartureTimesSafetyIntheinterestofyourchild’ssafetyandwelfare,nochildwillbeallowedtoleavethecentresunaccompaniedorwithapersonotherthantheirparentsorlegalguardian,withoutyourwrittenpermission.Pleasemakesurechildrenaredeliveredtoandcollectedfromthecentres.Pleasehelpyourchilddevelopanunderstanding of the importance of punctuality. Children who arrive late for school are at a distinctdisadvantage.ParentHelpYourattendanceasahelperintheKindergartenorPre-Primaryisextremelyvaluabletoyourchild(whowillseeyouinadifferentrole),theteacherandtheclass.

SettlingintoschoolEnsuring the following are in place will help your child settle into formal school routines. While weacknowledgethatchildrendevelopatdifferingpacesitwouldbehelpfulifyourchildcouldknow…

1. Theirnameandaddress–knowingtheirtelephonenumberisalsoveryhelpful.2. Howtotakeoffandputonouterclothes–includingputtingonandtakingoffshoes.3. Itisimportanttowashhandsafteravisittothetoilet.4. Thatitisimportanttobewellmanneredandtospeaktootherspolitely.5. Nottogowithoracceptrideswithstrangers.

SCHOOLUNIFORMANDDRESSCODE

StudentDressCode


Presentation, pride and school reputation is an important contributor to the environment and culture wecreate here at Success. We ask staff to encourage students to wear school uniform. If you have ongoingdifficultieswith studentswearing uniformorwould like support to dealwith parents please askAdmin forassistance.Studentsarenottowearrubberthongsasthesearenotsafeorpracticalforaschoolsetting.TheStudentDressCodeisendorsedbytheSchoolBoard.

• Students are required to wear the Success school uniform in an appropriate manner. Winterleggingsshouldbenavyorblackandwornunderschoolskirtordress.Clothorplasticheadbandsshouldbeschoolcolours.

• Students are required to wear the Success Primary School broad brimmed hat or a navy blueequivalent.

• Students representing the school should wear a broad brimmed hat with the school logo, i.e.excursions,interschooleventsetc.

• StudentshavetheoptionofwearingtheirFactionT-ShirtonFridays.

• Studentstowearinterschoolshirtsprovidedforevents.

• Studentsarerequiredtowearenclosed,supportiveandsecurefootweareg.Sneakersorsandalsaregoodexamples,nothongs,slidesorfashionboots.

• The following jewellery and accessories can be worn: for pierced ears, studs or sleepers, and awatchmaybeworn.Nootherfacial jewelleryshouldbeworn.Allother jewelleryandaccessoriesshouldbe saved forweekends. Jewellery that supports religiousbeliefs shouldbediscussedandnegotiatedwithyourclassteacher.

• Onceatschoolstudentsshouldremoveexcessclothingsuchascoatsandrainjackets.Thesecanbeusedtotraveltoandfromschool.

• Studentswithshoulderlengthhairorlongerhairshouldtietheirhairback.

• Makeupandnail polish is not appropriate towear to school unless part of an assembly itemorschoolproduction.

Aconditionofenrolment is thatchildren inYearsPP-6adheretothedresscode. WillettonUniformssellsschool uniforms from theUniformShop locatedon school grounds. It is openeachMonday andThursdaybetweenthehoursof8am-10am.

TheSchoolBoardbelievesaschooldresscode:• fostersandenhancesthepublicimageoftheschool• assistsinbuildingschoolandteamspirit• encouragesequityamongstudents

AdviceonDressCode• Itemswithinthedesignatedschoolcoloursmaybepurchasedfromtheschooluniformcoordinatoror

anyclothingordepartmentstore• Second-handschoolclotheswillbeavailableattheschool• Students who have financial difficulties regarding the purchase of a uniform should contact the

Principaltodiscussthesituationinanenvironmentofconfidentiality

ModificationtoDressCodeParentsofstudentswho,forreligiousorhealthreasonsneedtomodifytheschooldresscodearerequiredtomakeanappointmentwiththePrincipalorDeputyPrincipal.Staffwillbeinformedofanystudentgrantedamodificationtothedresscode.

Sanctionsfornon-complianceStudentsnotfollowingthedresscodewillreceive:• CounsellingfromthePrincipal/DeputyPrincipalonthebenefitsofadresscode• AlettertoparentsremindingthemoftheSchool’sDressCoderequirements• Assistance/supporttoobtainsuitableclothingifnecessary


Non-compliancewith thedress codemay result in a student beingprevented fromattending an activity inwhichheorsheisrepresentingtheschoolandmayincluderepresentativeteamsofparticipantsorspectatorsinareasofsport,drama,music,excursionsandschoolsocialfunctions.SPORTFACTIONSStudentsbelongtooneoffourfactionsKabi(Blue),Marr(Gold),Boodjera(Green)orKarla(Red).Thefactioncolours have anAboriginal name; KabimeaningWater, MarrmeaningWind, Boodjerameaning Earth andKarlameaning Fire. Children are allocated a faction upon enrolment and children in the same family areallocatedthesamefaction.Theschoolofficeandclassteacherareabletoadviseyouofthefactionofwhichyourchildisamember.FactionT-shirtsareavailableforpurchasethroughtheUniformShopandchildrenareencouragedtoweartheseforFridaysport.KindyandPre-Primarystudentsarenotallocatedfactions.

PERSONALITEMS

StudentsareencouragedtobringtheirownpersonaliPad/tablettoschool.ThePersonalOwnedDevice(POD)forStudents(Year2-6)InformationandPolicyisavailableontheschool’swebsite.Ipads/tabletscanonlybebroughttoschoolifstudentsandparentshavesignedapersonalowneddeviseagreementanditishandedtothatteacherinthemorning.Thedevicewillbekeptinalockedclassroomthroughouttheday.IPodsStudentsarenotpermittedtobringiPodstoschool.IPodsthataresightedorusedthroughoutthedaywillbeconfiscatedandlockedawayuntiltheendoftheschoolday.MobilePhonesTheschoolcurrentlyallowschildrentohavemobilephonesatschoolforcontactwithparentsbeforeandafterschool. Duringtheday,phonesmustbeswitchedoff,notaccessedandkeptsecure. Theschoolacceptsnoresponsibilityforthesafetyofmobilephones.TheschoolcannotguaranteethesafetyofpersonalitemsthatareboughtintotheschoolsuchasiPads.

LOSTPROPERTYParentsareencouragedtoensurethatitemsofclothingareclearlymarked,especiallyitemschildrenremovesuchasjackets. Articlesnotclaimedattheendofeachtermwillbeforwardedtoacharitableorganisation.LostpropertyislocatedinAdminandLC1wetarea.

COMMUNICATIONWITHTHESCHOOL

Parentsareencouragedtomakeappointmentstodiscusstheirchild’sprogress.Parentsarerequestednottophoneteachersduringlessontimes.Teachersarenotpermittedtotakecallsinteachingtimeanditwouldbeappreciatedifcallsweremadebetween8.15-8.30amor2.55–3.15pm.Inthecaseofemergencies,parentsare asked to telephone the front office on 9414 3444 and staff will ensure messages are delivered.Alternatively,youcoulduseemailstoinformtheteacheroremailtheteacher.Theteachers’emailaddressesare:[email protected]/teacher interviews canalsobearrangedby contacting the teacheror frontoffice. Informal contactwith your child’s teacher through the course of the year is also strongly encouraged. It isrequestedthatparentsmakeanappointmentforamutuallyconvenienttimetodiscussanyissues.


PUNCTUALITY

It is important that childrenarriveat school in sufficient timeprior to thecommencementof lessons.Theyneed time to organise their books, pencils, etc and prepare for the day ahead. Once teaching hascommenced, a timetable with established routines operates and children arriving late not only miss thecommencementoflessonsbutalsointerrupttheremainderoftheclass.

ATTENDANCEPunctualityandregularattendanceassistinindividualandclassprogress.Ifachildistobelateorabsent,abriefwrittenexplanationisrequiredcontainingthefollowinginformation:

• Dateofabsence;• Child’sname;• Child’sclass;• Reasonforabsence;• Signatureofparentorguardian.

Permission to leave the school groundswill notbegrantedunlesswrittenadvicehasbeen received fromaparent.Intheeventofillnessoraccidentsatschool,parentswillbecontactedtoarrangecareforthechild,ifpossible.Aspartoftheschool’slegalresponsibilitiesnotesarekeptonfilebyclassroomteachers.

ABSENCESTHROUGHHOLIDAYS

Familiesremovingstudentsfromschoolforaperiodoftimecausesdisruptiontothechild’slearning.Astheseabsencesdonotmeetthecriterialegallydefinedforchildrenmissingschool,itisschoolpolicythat,otherthana diary and daily reading, noworkwill be set for students during their period of absence. As it is a legalrequirement thatchildrenattendschool, it is imperative thatyouwrite to theprincipalprior to takingyourchildoutofschoolforavacation.

ARRIVALTIMEDuetoissuesrelatedtodutyofcareandsupervisionofstudents,parentsareadvisedthatstudentsshouldnotarriveatschoolbefore8.30am.Ifchildrenarrivingbefore8.30amtheymustsitquietlyoutsidethefrontofficeontheArtclassbenchoppositetheDeputyoffice.NBAllschoolplayequipmentisunsupervisedbystaffbeforeandafterschoolhours.Staffarenotavailableto supervise play areas before and after school, so we ask that students refrain from playing on theequipmentfortheirownsafety.Weappreciateyoursupportwiththis.

VEHICLEPARKING

Youmaybeawarethattherehavebeenongoingissueswithtrafficandparkingcongestionaroundtheschool.TheSchoolhas instigatedsomeplanningworkwithTheCityofCockburntohelpalleviatethissituationandwillcontinuewiththisworktoensurethebestpossibleoutcomesareachieved.Pleasemakesureyouareawareofthechangesrelevanttoyourtransportneeds.Alltrafficandparkingby-lawswillbefullyenforcedbytheRangerthroughouttheschoolyear.

PleaseDONOTleaveanychildorpetinacarunattended.ItisillegaltoleaveachildunattendedinavehicleinallstatesandterritoriesofAustralia.Thetemperatureinsideacarona29-degreedaycanriseto44degreesin10minutes,andto60degreeswithin20minutes.Onaverage38childrenayeardiefrombeingleftinhotcars.


SchoolParkingNotice DearParentsTo ensure ongoing parking congestion is avoided the following information outlines parking requirementsaroundtheschool.(PLEASESEEMAP)MeridianLoop.

1. TheembayedparkingonMeridianLoopisadesignatedZone(Maximumof5minutesonly).Councilsignagewilldisplay‘5minstandingbetween7.30-9.00amand2.30-4pmschooldays’.Thismeansthatthereisnoparkingallowed.ThiszonecanbeutilisedbyKindergarten,Pre-PrimaryandYearOneparentsonly.Parentsshouldnotleavetheircarinthiszone.

2. TheexistingcarparkisdesignatedasaKindergartenandPre-Primaryparkingarea.NOTE: Parking contrary to Council signage and on footpaths is an offence and attracts fines issued by theRanger. The School does not support parents parking unlawfully. Remember there is overflow parkingavailableattheBlackfordTurncouncilparkingareaandtheRugbyClub.ColumbusLoop.

1. The embayed parking on Columbus Loop is a designated zone. Council signage will display ‘5 minstandingbetween7.30-9.00amand2.30-4pmschooldays’.TherearcarparkwillremaindesignatedforparentparkingforYR1-6parents.ParentsofYR1-6studentsareencouragedtousethissideoftheSchoolfordropofforcollectionofchildren.

ParentsarealsoencouragedtoutiliseparkingattheSuccessSportingcomplexoffHammondRd.Thisisonlya200metrewalktoschoolcrossthereserve.NOTE:StaffcarparksareonlyaccessibletostaffwithaStaffPermitCard.Thefrontvisitorcarparkingallowsforparkingfor

• Visitors,StudentServicesanddeliveriesbetween9amand2.30pm• ACRODandPermitholders.• NB:ACRODPARKINGisalsoavailableintheSTAFFCARPARK

Any unauthorised vehicles parking in these areas will be reported attracting ‘move on’ or ‘infringementnotices’.Alltrafficandparkingby-lawswillbefullyenforcedbytheRangerthroughouttheschoolyear.

• Pleasebeawarethatqueuingwhilewaitingtoenterthecarparkisalsoanoffenceandcanattractaninfringementasitcausestrafficcongestion.

• Pleasenotethatanycarsparkingacrossfootpathsandblockingpedestrianaccessisanoffencealsoandcanattractaninfringement.

TheSchoolCommunityappreciatesyoursupportandco-operationinassistingustomaketrafficmanagementaseffectiveandassafeaspossibleforallourstudents.

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