• 8:52 a.m – Music indicates students should get a drink and go to the toilet if needed before heading to the classroom
• 8:55 a.m. – Students should be in their classrooms and getting organised for the day
• 9:00 a.m – Roll call, session 1 and 2 
• 10:40 a.m – Recess
• 11:10 a.m –  Session  3 and 4 
• 12:40p.m – Lunch (students eat lunch in classrooms)
• 12:50 p.m – Lunch, students go outside
• 1:50 p.m – Sessions 5 and 6 
• 3:30 p.m – Dismissal

Please note: Teachers are on yard duty for 15 minutes before and after school and also during recess and lunch times.

If a child is absent from school, parents are asked to telephone the school office on 9547-1146 by 10.00 a.m. giving the reason. Parents should send a note, giving the reason for absence, with the child when he/she returns to school.

It is vital that your child attends school on all school days and is on time for school. Regular attendance is essential to make sure learning is not disrupted. Regular learning provides building blocks for the future. Attending school helps children to develop important social skills, such as friendship building, teamwork, communication skills and a healthy self-esteem. Please do not allow your child to stay at home for minor reasons. For example, a personal shopping trip or to celebrate a birthday.

Your child is not expected to attend school if they are sick or injured and in some circumstances when a genuine, acceptable reason for the absence is given.

See the pdf below for the list of illnesses/diseases that exclude a child from attending school.

Exclusion Diseases List

Further information is available from the Department of Human Services website.

Contact phone number:
9547 1146

If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, we attend to the child, then if deemed necessary we then refer to the information provided on your child’s Confidential Information Form to contact you or the emergency number. It is the parent’s responsibility to supply the school with current information about their child’s health and emergency contacts for their child. Any changes to this information should be given immediately to the school office as soon as possible to ensure no unnecessary distress is caused in an emergency.

If your child has any type of injury to the head you will be contacted just to explain the situation. This does not automatically mean that you will need to pick your child up from school. It will just mean that you will be informed and after discussion with the teacher you will then be able to decide on what course of action would be most appropriate.

Please inform the office of any medical conditions your child may suffer from i.e.anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy or allergies. An Asthma Plan which is designed in consultation with your doctor is required if your child has asthma. If your child requires a puffer for asthma, please ensure that it is kept with them and that it contains the appropriate medication, as outlined in your child’s individual Asthma Management Plan. Similarly, an Allergy Management Plan is required for children with allergies.

Any medication required by your child should be clearly labelled with name and dosage and handed to Mrs Wilson in the Office who will be responsible for its dispensing.

Please be aware of street parking restriction signs as fines are imposed by council for non adherence to signage.

Parking is prohibited within the confines of the School Crossing while the flags are in position. The flags are displayed during those times when children might have cause to use the crossing. Please encourage your child to use the crossing correctly and set an example by not “dropping off” or “picking up” your child within the “NO STANDING” area.

Because of the obvious dangers, particularly for smaller children, parents must not drop off, or pick up their children from the STAFF CAR PARKS at the front and rear of the school either before or after school.

 Our Primary Welfare Officer also has many resources to assist you with any parenting concerns. Visit Wellbeing and Engagement to find out more about ourPrimary  Welfare Officer. To make an appointment, please call our school to arrange a time.

For more helpful tips on parenting we suggest looking at the website of Michael Grose, an Australian psychologist who has worked internationally supporting parents through his workshops. His support is now also on his website:

Parenting Ideas Website

Parents may also call Parentline on 1300 30 1300 or visit their website:

Parentline

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