General Information
School Motto: Effort Earns Success
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School Hours
Play Bell - 8.25am Class Bell - 8.55am Lunch Bell - 10.50am Assembly Bell - 11.40am Recess Bell - 1.25pm Class Bell - 1.45pm Home Bell - 2.45pm |
Late Arrival
Students arriving at school after the 8.55am bell need to go to the Office to be signed in & pick up a late arrival slip for their classroom teacher. |
Picking Up Students Early
If it is necessary for you to pick up your child during the day, you will need to visit the school office first to register in the "sign out" book. You will then be given a slip which is to be given to the classroom teacher when you pick up your child. |
Absences
Whilst absences can be phoned through to the school, a written note, signed by the parent or guardian, explaining the reason for the absence must be given to the clasroom teacher when the child returns. |
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Parking
The school car park is for staff use only. Please ensure that children are not dropped off in this area. Children should not use the car park to enter or exit the school at any time. Please be aware of the bus zone in front of the school, the 40kph speed limit around the school and the "Kiss & Drop" zone on Pueblo Street. |
Travel
Whilst many children walk to school, we have 2 school buses - one for the local area & the other to service the Kincumber area. Information on the bus routes & bus passes (swipe cards) can be obtained from the school office or Busways. Children who ride bikes to school are expected to wear helmets & to obey road rules. A parking area for bikes is located near the library |
Emergencies
It is most important that the office has an up to date list of Emergency Contact Numbers for each student so that a close relative or family friend can be easily contacted in the case of an Emergency.
If you have an urgent message which needs to be relayed to your child during the day, please contact the school office staff.
Please Note: If you have arranged to pick your child up and are going to be late - please give the school a courtesy call.
The school conducts regular lock down & emergency evacuation practices
It is most important that the office has an up to date list of Emergency Contact Numbers for each student so that a close relative or family friend can be easily contacted in the case of an Emergency.
If you have an urgent message which needs to be relayed to your child during the day, please contact the school office staff.
Please Note: If you have arranged to pick your child up and are going to be late - please give the school a courtesy call.
The school conducts regular lock down & emergency evacuation practices
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Interviews
If you wish to speak to the Principal or member of staff, it is advisable for you to make an appointment. This can be done by ringing the school - or sending in a note. |
Hats
This School requires that all students need to wear a hat if they wish to play in the sun. Students not wearing a hat should play in shaded areas i.e. the COLA. Hats can be purchased from the School Uniform Shop. |
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School Contributions
Each year the school asks each family to make a voluntary contribution. The money is used specifically for purchasing resources for the students' use in the classroom. |
School House SystemThere are 4 school Houses for Sporting & other activities
Chapman - Yellow Cullen - Red Ross - Green White - White |
P&C
The School P&C meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
The School P&C meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Technology
The School has outstanding computer & technology facilities with computers & internet access in each classroom;
a main computer lab and a smaller computer lab; iPods, iPads and mobile laptops available.
Each of the Stage 2 and 3 classes have a laptop for every 2 students; Stage 1 classes have laptops and iPads for classroom use, whilst Kindergarten students have access to a large bank of iPads in their rooms.
We also have Smartboards (IWB's) interactive and short throw projectors in all of our classrooms.
Students use a wide variety of ICT equipment. We have an extensive collection of robotics equipment, iPads, iPod touches, iPod shuffles, wacom drawing tablets, digital cameras and digital document scanners.
As well as having a weekly "Computer" lesson, children are encouraged to use the main lab during the first 20 minutes of lunchtime, Mon-Thurs, for work or fun activities.
Please Note: Any computer usage is supervised as per the School Computer Policy requirements.
The School has outstanding computer & technology facilities with computers & internet access in each classroom;
a main computer lab and a smaller computer lab; iPods, iPads and mobile laptops available.
Each of the Stage 2 and 3 classes have a laptop for every 2 students; Stage 1 classes have laptops and iPads for classroom use, whilst Kindergarten students have access to a large bank of iPads in their rooms.
We also have Smartboards (IWB's) interactive and short throw projectors in all of our classrooms.
Students use a wide variety of ICT equipment. We have an extensive collection of robotics equipment, iPads, iPod touches, iPod shuffles, wacom drawing tablets, digital cameras and digital document scanners.
As well as having a weekly "Computer" lesson, children are encouraged to use the main lab during the first 20 minutes of lunchtime, Mon-Thurs, for work or fun activities.
Please Note: Any computer usage is supervised as per the School Computer Policy requirements.
Library
Our attractive & well stocked School Library encourages reading for pleasure & information.
The Library collection exceeds 12 000 items for children & teachers to borrow.
It is open before school & first half of lunchtime each day for borrowing.
Refurbishment of the Library area commenced during 2017 and will continue in 2018
Our attractive & well stocked School Library encourages reading for pleasure & information.
The Library collection exceeds 12 000 items for children & teachers to borrow.
It is open before school & first half of lunchtime each day for borrowing.
Refurbishment of the Library area commenced during 2017 and will continue in 2018
General Information - 01/18