SCHOOL TIMES:

MORNING SESSION - 9.25 am - 11.25 am

MIDDLE SESSION - 12.00 pm - 1.40 pm

AFTERNOON SESSION - 2.20 pm - 3.25 pm

Variations to these hours will be drawn to parents’ attention in the Messenger.

ABSENCES

Children should attend school each day unless sick. When a child is absent for a whole day or part of a day, written explanation by a parent or guardian must be sent with the child on returning. If a child is going to be absent in the future, e.g. dental appointment, advice of such an absence in advance would be appreciated. Telephone messages are best followed by a written note. Late arrivals must report to the front office and receive a 'late note' before going to their classrooms.

Students with 95% attendance each term will be rewarded.


ACCIDENTS

If your child has an accident which we think may require medical attention; e.g. laceration or suspected fracture, the following procedure is adopted. The parents are immediately advised. If parents cannot be contacted, the ambulance is called and the child is taken to Outpatients, accompanied by a school assistant or teacher. This person stays with the child until parents are contacted and are able to get to Outpatients. The ambulance service is free to all schools in Tamworth.


BUSES

Many children travel to school by bus. Free bus travel is available to all pupils in Kindergarten, Years 1 and 2 and to children in Years 3 to 6 who live more than 1.6km from the school. Students eligible for free travel will be given an application form on enrolment. This form needs to be renewed when the child moves to Year 3 or changes address. In due course a bus pass will be issued. It is the responsibility of each child to care for the pass as replacement costs are high. A strict Code of Conduct is applicable to all students accessing bus travel.

Students travelling to and from school are still considered part of the school. TAMWORTH BUSLINES

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COMMENDATIONS :

Each term teachers select six students from the class for commendation letters. These letters are sent home at the end of the term.


COMPLAINTS / SUGGESTIONS:

The Department of Education and Training values your suggestions and complaints as they enable staff to address your concerns and improve the quality of service. Staff will strive to remedy problems promptly and deal with each matter fairly. In most cases an appeal process is available if you are unhappy with the outcome. Contact the Principal for further information.


DISCIPLINE

Careful records are kept of student misbehaviour and parents are informed of serious incidents or continued misbehaviour. SEE WELFARE PAGE


EFTPOS

This facility is available for payments at the school office. No change is kept on the premises.
 

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GATES

Children who walk to and from school, or travel by car, enter and depart the school grounds via the gate adjacent to the canteen. Under no circumstances may children enter via the teachers’ car park. Children who travel by bus, depart by the gate outside the library. Children who leave from the front of the school should not travel through the car park.
 

Good health is vital to school progress. Please keep your
child at home if he/she has a fever, cold, or sign of a contagious disease. Remember, good health is more important than a perfect attendance record! We suggest that before your child commences school, you consult your doctor concerning immunisation against diphtheria, whooping cough, measles, poliomyelitis and tetanus. Children who are not immunised can be excluded from school when such childhood illnesses occur in the community.

The School Dental Service visits our school annually. Children are only examined with parents’ consent.

Click here for a list of common childhood diseases.


HOMEWORK

All classes have regular homework including home reading for younger students.


LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Students must not leave the school grounds during school hours unless covered by a note from parents, approved by the Principal or Assistant Principal. Early leavers must also report to the front office before leaving the school.


MEDICATION

If your child requires regular prescribed medication during school hours, you are required to complete an Indemnity Form with written advice from your doctor regarding the medication. Forms for this purpose are available at the school office.
 

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PARENTS AND CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION

The P & C Association meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month in the school library. By attending the P & C meetings, parents are able to be better informed on what is happening in the school and be able to become involved in school decision making. The P & C also raises money for much needed school equipment and resources. Small annual membership fee to join.
P&C PAGE

PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION

Our playground is not actively supervised before 9:00 a.m. In the interests of student welfare and safety, no student should arrive at school before 9:00 a.m., unless travelling by bus. Students who arrive before 9:00 a.m. are NOT to participate in running games until after the 9:00 a.m. bell. When children are dismissed at 3:25 p.m., they are supervised when leaving the school and while waiting for buses. Students and parents crossing Manilla Road should do so under the direction of the RTA Crossing Supervisor.


SCHOOL RULES

The school has a clear set of school rules which are displayed throughout the school. SEE WELFARE PAGE
 

SCHOOL SOCIALS

These are regularly held in the school hall. The school Student Representative Council is involved in organising the program of social events. A special party at the end of the year focuses on the farewell of Year 6 students.
 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Students from years 3 to 6 are elected to represent the student body in the decision making of the school.
 

STUDENT WELFARE / DISCIPLINE

The school has a comprehensive, ongoing Student Welfare, Good Discipline and Effective Learning Policy. This policy has been devised with parental input and focuses on the safety and well-being of all students. It is continually being revised to suit current needs and includes an Anti-Bullying component. SEE WELFARE PAGE
 

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION SCHEME

Each family is asked to contribute a set amount to assist in the provision of teaching resources for children's learning. School contributions are $45.00 per student per annum, or $90.00 per family per annum. Instalments are permissible and EFTPOS facilities are available at the office.

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