General Information
Parent Handbook
View a copy of our 3 Year Old Parent Handbook
View a copy of our Kindy Parent Handbook
View a copy of our Parent Handbook
Lost Property
Items of clothing left around the school are taken to the office. Students and parents are encouraged to come in and look for lost jumpers, hats, etc. At the end of each term any unclaimed, un-named, items will be placed with secondhand uniforms for resale.
The following are additional rules evolved in the interests of good taste, the safety of the student and of property.
School Requisites
Individual Student Requirements lists are sent home with students in fourth term. Orders are pre-paid to OfficeMax. Orders are returned to the school office and then sent to Perth for processing. OfficeMax also offer Internet Ordering.
Visits By Parents
Parents are welcome at any time. Those parents wishing to speak with a teacher should contact the teacher or the office to arrange an appointment. The Principal is available during school hours. Please ring the office for an appointment
Reporting to Parents
Incidentally -
- At varying times work will be sent home from school.
- Parents are invited to discuss problems with teacher, Head of Middle or Primary School and/or Principal at any time during the year. Please make an appointment.
- Written reports will be distributed twice annually for Primary and Secondary. Primary School have Portfolios and 3 Way Conferences in Term 2 and written Reports in Terms 2 and 4. Middle School students will receive an Interim Report at the end of Term 1 and written Report Semester One and Semester Two. Reports will be posted home.
Punctuality
Prompt arrival at school and punctual attendance at lessons is a courtesy staff and children owe to each other. It helps to maximise the effective use of school time and forms good habits for later life.
School Hours:
Middle School - 8.15am to 2.35pm
Primary School - 8.20am - 2.35pm
Students may only arrive at school after 8am unless they have a music lesson. Teachers are not on duty before 8am. Any issues pertaining to this need to be discussed with the principal.
Absence
It is important to advise the school of any absence. Procedures for notifying the school of a student absence:
Absence from School
- Phone the school office the morning of the absence so that teachers may by notified.
- Send a note explaining the absence to the classroom teacher/advocate on the child's return to school.
Absence During the School Day
- Parents of students leaving the school premises during school hours must sign their child/children out. The Sign In/Out books is in the Administration Office.
- Students with appointments must report to the Administration Office with the appointment slip before they leave and sign at the office when they return.
Late Arrival to School
- Students who arrive late to school must sign in and provide a note of explanation from parents.
Conduct on School Grounds and in Public
Students should conduct themselves appropriately in public at all times. They should be courteous to all those around them. Students should use the school property with respect and keep classrooms and playgrounds tidy.
They must remember that every employee and student of the school is to be treated with respect and courtesy. Failure to do so will result in a consequence.
Bicycles
Bicycles must not be ridden on the school grounds. They must be placed in the bike racks provided. Students must wear bicycle helmets when riding to and from school. Students without a bicycle helmet will not be permitted to ride their bike home. Parents will be contacted by Head of Middle/Primary School so alternative arrangements can be made for the child to go home. Their bike will be locked away overnight if necessary.
Personal Property
Please print clearly your Child's Name on all items brought to school, i.e. hats, jumpers, shirts, shoes, bags, books, etc. Students must not leave money in desks or bags. It must be handed to the class teacher on arrival in class.
Assembly
Primary - Regularly throughout the term on a Friday at 2pm
Middle School - Intermittently throughout the term
School-Parent Communication
School Newsletters are sent home by email fortnightly on a Wednesday. Newsletters contain important content and future information on school events and happenings.
Communication for Primary School Parents
We use a variety of communication methods to get information out to the parents of our students, please see the attached information flyer regarding the types of communication and when it is being used.
If you have not received your login details for Seesaw or Seqta please contact the office.
To ensure you're receiving our school's emails, please check your junk or spam folders. If no emails are found there, kindly contact the school office.
Sport/ Phys Ed
All primary classes have two sport lessons per week. Middle School students have 2 hours. Classes will be advised of their sports day and the children will wear their sports uniform on this day.
Interschool Swimming and Athletic Carnivals are held during the year. All Students must have their hat and own drink bottle for sport and Phys Ed activities.
Commonwealth School Data Collection Notice
The Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (the department) would like to advise all parents and guardians that it collects certain information about your child’s school, its staff, and student body.