Organisation and Enrolment

Enrolment

An enrolment form must be filled in and signed by the parent or guardian before a child can be admitted to school. For children enrolling for the first time a birth certificate must be produced as well as a copy of their immunisation record. The school must have a photocopy of any custody or court orders relating to the child to attach to the school record card. Information on health aspects, contact phone numbers and emergency contact persons needs to be given and updated when necessary. Please click here to download a copy of our 2008 enrolment form.

Student Details

It is important that the school has up to date details for each child. Please advise the front office of any change of address, telephone number or emergency contact. It is stressful for a sick child when we are unable to contact parents because of incorrect details.

School Hours

School commences at 8.10am. Children should not arrive prior to 7.50am. Before school teachers are not on duty so children are not directly supervised. When children arrive at school they should remain in the undercover area until dismissed by an Admin. member.

School times are:

Student Transfers

If your family is leaving the school, it is important to advise the school office and class teacher. Upon leaving, children will take their personal belongings with them. School records are forwarded when we receive a transfer note from the new school.

Canteen

The P&C Association runs the school canteen. It operates each school day. Parent assistance is needed and appreciated. Students generally order lunches prior to the start of the school day. Snacks are available at recess and lunch times. Click here for current Canteen Price List.

Absentee Notes

All absences are, by law, required to be explained in writing. Please forward a note to the class teacher as soon as possible. Notes will be sent home to parents for confirmation of unexplained absences.

Lunch Passes

Children who go home for lunch must provide a note to their class teacher. Bicycles

Children’s bicycles are to be placed in the areas designated. A padlock and chain is advisable for bicycle security.

Lost Property

Please ensure that all books, clothing, shoes and personal possessions are clearly marked with your child’s name. Any lost property which is found is placed in a lost property box in Minguwa Block. At the end of each term lost property which has not been claimed is disposed of.

Voluntary Contributions

Funds available for the requirements of administration and normal operation of primary schools are supplied by the State Government but there is a need to supplement the school’s facilities over and above that provided.

2008 Comtributions

Kindergarten: $45.00  Year PP-7 One child $35.00
Two children $60.00
Three children $85.00
Four or more children $100.00

Each year the P&C endeavours to provide the school with education resources which cannot be supplied via the school budget. The P&C have made it easier for all families to contribute equally, without the hassle of constant fundraising, by setting a sum of $30.00 contribution per family per year.

Pickup of Children

Parents are asked to exercise extreme care when dropping off or picking up children from school.

The parking bay at the front of the school is kept clear for this purpose; a time limit is advertised and enforced by the local shire ranger. Parents are requested not to park in this area from 7.30am -8.10am and from 2.20pm - 2.30pm so that it is available for drop off and picking up students. Parents may park there at other times for 15 minutes to conduct school business. The main parking areas are South of Marlu Block Area (C Block) along Thulluna Cres entrance and the side streets off Gregory Ave opposite the school.

Parent Assistance

Parents are involved in day to day activities at school in a variety of ways.

1. Helping with “in-class” activities such as reading, conference writing, art.
2. Helping with activities such as book covering and excursion supervision.
3. Volunteer service in the canteen.
4. Assisting with Library work.

Please contact your child’s class teacher, canteen manager or library officer.

School Library

The school library contains audio visual material in addition to a large range of books - fiction, non fiction and reference. The books have been provided by the Education Department as well as the school P & C. Children may borrow books during class library periods if they have a library bag. Books and equipment damaged or mislaid are to be paid for. Parent assistance is always welcome in the library.

Dental Therapy

The Dental Therapy unit outside the Newman Hospital provides a dental service to the children at our school. Parents need to make their own arrangements to pick up children from school and take them to their appointments. Kindly inform the class teacher by note of your child’s dental appointment.