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School Hours Morning Session 9.00am
- 11.00am The Grade 5/6 lunchtime is currently under review for Terms 2, 3 and 4. After School Care is available through the Frankston Council. The coordinator, can be contacted on 9784 1888. After School Sports Program After school
various sport programs are offered to the children. Information can be obtained from the
office, which lists the sports available, the times and the required
permission forms. Absences The
Department of Education requires parents and guardians to provide an
explanation for the absence of any child from school. Assembly School assembly is usually held on Monday morning at 9.00am. Attendance Register Located at the main office window is an attendance register which assists in the identification of visitors to our school. Between the hours of 9.00am and 3.30pm, if you are attending the school for any reason, please report to the office first and sign the attendance register stating the purpose of your visit and time in. On completion of your activity or collection of children throughout the day, please sign out on departure. By assisting in this manner, we can monitor the movement of people in and out of the school. Before School Care Enquiries
can be made to: Frankston Council on 9784 1888 Bikes If children ride a bicycle to school, particular care must be taken and a helmet is compulsory. The Road Traffic Authority recommends that children below Grade 4 should not ride bikes to school without being accompanied by an adult. Riding in traffic etc requires well-developed peripheral vision and other skills generally not fully developed in children until about Grade 4. Book Club The school acts as an agent for Scholastic Book Club, which offers a range of items at a reasonable price. Information is sent home and orders with money must be returned by the closing date. Camps Program Children in Grades 5/6 will attend camp at Phillip Island
Adventure Camp in Children in Grades 3/4 will attend camp at Coastal Forest Lodge in Angelsea from 7th to 9th November 2007. Casual Relief Teachers (CRT) If a teaching staff member is absent, we employ a CRT usually through an agency. All CRT’s are qualified teachers who take over class activities. This form of employment is also used to fill some longer-term vacancies. Class Allocations At the end of the year, staff are involved with a process to establish new class groups for the following year. The aim is to establish balanced academic and social groups. A lot of time, effort and grouping review is expended. Complaints Procedures We aim to solve any problems, speedily and amicably. If a concern relates to a classroom issue, the best procedure is to contact the class teacher and organise a meeting at an agreed time. Year level co-ordinators may also be of assistance. If an issue is of a greater concern, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Gay or Karen Luff. Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) A parent or guardian of a primary or secondary student, up to the age of 16, who holds a current pension concession, health care, benefit, Veterans Affairs (TPI pension card), or a Foster Parent card on the FIRST day of Term 1 and /or Term 3 in the school year is eligible for payment of the EMA. Application forms are available from the office. Excursions/Incursions First hand experiences are part of a vital education program. To participate in these group outings is a valuable aspect of a child’s development. When organising an excursion we will seek your written consent, money to cover costs and sometimes your assistance with supervision. N.B. Toddlers and babies in pushers cannot be accommodated. Fundraisers Children are encouraged to contribute to special purpose fundraisers when held. We encourage children to be aware of the needs of others. Web Page Immunisation Records On enrolment, the school must have a copy
of the child’s birth certificate and immunisation record. The City of Your child will be excluded from school if there is an outbreak of an infectious disease and we do not have a current immunisation record. Leaving During School Hours If you wish your child to leave school early (appointments etc) it will be necessary for you to inform the class teacher in writing, collect the child from the classroom and sign out in the Late Pass/Early Leave book at the office window. In the interest of your child’s safety, we will not send a child home at any time other than dismissal time. Lost Property Clothing,
bags, lunch boxes, etc. need to be clearly labelled with your
child’s name. A permanent marker is quite effective on the tags
of most clothing and hats. Lunch Children
are supervised while they eat their lunch indoors. Please note: Chewing gum or Bubble gum is not permitted at school. Drinks in bottles or cans constitute a danger – please do not give your child these. Drinks in plastic containers are fine. Lunches from home When the weather is warm, parents are encouraged to: · Put a frozen container, such as a drink, in the lunchbox with food that is normally refrigerated (like ham, yoghurt, etc). For extra safety, use an insulated lunchbox or cooler with frozen containers. These together keep food cooler and safer on hotter days. · Avoid perishable foods which have just been cooked or warmed, such as hamburgers or boiled eggs. These foods need to be cooled before being packed for lunches. · Discard any leftovers that come home. Lunch Orders
Lunch
orders are available from the Karingal Milkbar, Print
your child’s name, class and room number on a paper bag. Medical Information If your child has a particular medical condition, which requires a Medical Plan, or medications being kept at school, please notify the school as soon as possible. Money Sent To School Parents are required to meet the costs of their children’s participation in activities such as sport, swimming, excursions and camps. When it is necessary to send money to school, please send it in a sealed envelope, to be given to the class teacher. On the outside of the envelope, please write your child’s name, class, the purpose of the money and the amount, or fill in one of our pre-printed envelopes available from the office. E.g. Student: Billy Mac Class: 3/4 D Payment for: Swimming Amount: $12.00 Newsletter The school newsletter is a major communication item from the school to you. Your child will usually bring home a newsletter on Thursdays and other notices on occasion from the school. Please check your child’s bag for these and encourage your child to take responsibility for handing them to you. Please read the newsletter! Parking Teacher Car
Parking. Parking spaces within school grounds are reserved for teachers. In the interest of both safety and security, please refrain from using this area. Children are restricted from entering the teacher’s parking area. Parent Car
Parking. There are limited spaces in For students’ safety, please: · do not park over the school driveway, crossing or No Standing zones. · Please do not double park or call children across to your car. · Please collect children from the school side of both roadways and · Please respect neighbours by keeping driveways clear. Prep Transition Prep tours will be available throughout
the year on Thursday afternoons between 2:30pm and 3:30pm, or at a previously
arranged time. An orientation
program for children enrolled at Punctuality It is essential that all pupils arrive at school by 9.00am and we ask for your cooperation in this matter. It is most important that the children
are at school before starting time. If they arrive late, they can feel
embarrassed and alarmed that they have missed starting activities. Literacy
blocks commence at 9.00am. it is crucial your child is ready to start
at this time so, please don’t be late. Reporting Program A curriculum information evening will be held early in Term 1 for each year level to explain some of the educational programs which will be undertaken throughout the year and appropriate ways to support your child’s learning. A mid year written report for each child is provided along with an opportunity to meet the class teacher who will discuss your child’s progress with you. Watch the Newsletter for mid-year reporting arrangements. A written report for each child is also provided in December. The reporting to parents schedule operating in the school for Prep to Grade 6 is as follows: Term 1 Curriculum
Information Evenings. Early in the school year, parents are invited to attend an evening, at which class teachers outline proposed programs in the various subject areas and advise parents of relevant classroom and school routines. Parent/Teacher Interviews in March It is an opportunity for parents to speak with their child’s teacher about and information that may assist in catering for the needs of their child. Mid year Written
Reports are sent home. Parent/Teacher conferences at which the written report is discussed. End of year Written
Reports are sent home. On-going policy Parents are welcome to arrange an interview at a mutually convenient time with class teacher or a specialist teacher, at any time during the year, to discuss any concern or aspect of their children’s schooling. Appointments
must be made through the office. Similarly, teachers may seek your cooperation in attending an interview to discuss any matter of concern. Swimming All children from Prep to Grade 6 have the opportunity of learning to swim and gain certificates of increased competence as they move through the school. School Council considers swimming lessons to be an essential part of the Health, Safety and Physical Education program. Children at ALL levels of competence are expected to participate. SunSmart (see separate policy) We promote SunSmart behaviours and the wearing of the school uniform broad brimmed hats, sunscreen and sunglasses during Terms 1 and 4. Awareness raising activities are incorporated within Health and Physical Education programs. Clothing And Belongings Uniform Must be clearly NAMED. It is school policy that ALL
children wear school uniform at all times. It is
school policy that all children wear the school logo HATS when
not under cover during terms 1 and 4. The school uniform is based on the
colours of sky blue and navy blue.
The school uniform is made up of : Navy windcheater/Rugby Top/Bomber Jacket with school
logo Navy unisex shorts Navy skirt/skort (not sports skirt) Navy track pants/pants Sky polo shirt - Long
sleeve or short sleeve with school logo Navy pinafore Sky skivvy Navy or white socks Navy tights NO DENIM NO LOGOS (EXCEPT FOR KARINGAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
LOGO) NO ADVERTISING NO DECORATIVE TRIMS Shoes : Safe,
flat soled footwear – black or white is required – no thongs or
open toed sandals in the interest of safety and mobility.
School hats are to be worn at all times during terms 1 and 4. SCHOOL LOGO SHOULD BE SHOWING ON UNIFORM. Uniforms & iron-on emblems are
available for purchase from the school.
Throughout the year the uniform shop is open from 9.00am-9.30am Mondays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays. In addition to children’s booklist
items all children need to bring to school : 1 smock or similar protective garment Health ·
Ensure that your Admission
and Family Information Forms are completed. Your home and work telephone
numbers and those of two friends who live locally, will enable us to contact
you promptly if your child is sick or injured. [DO NOT put your name down as
an emergency contact] Please ensure that you notify the school of any
change promptly. · Inform the school if your child has a serious health problem, as this may affect their school progress. · Regular early bedtime is essential for children to fully participate in an active school day. · If your child is ill, they need to be kept at home. Infection spreads rapidly and the child is best cared for at home. Please refer to list in the appendices. · Please send a written note after all absences. This is a Department of Education and Training (DE&T) requirement. A message can be left on the Absence Line 9766 7336 with you child’s name, grade, reason for absence and expected date of return. · In the Prep Year, the School Medical Service will examine the children. Please accept this FREE medical check for your child. · If your child needs to take any medications, please discuss this with the class teacher. · If your child receives a bump to the head whilst at school, you may be notified to take your child home for close supervision. · In summer, it is expected that children will apply sunscreen at home. Make this a part of the morning routine. There are several reliable brands of sunscreen, which should last through the day. Please consult a chemist for recommended brands. Please note:
all children who are not immunised will be excluded from school, when it is
known that a child at the school has contracted a disease. (e.g. measles) Dental Health Service The School Dental Health Service (S.D.S.) is a service for primary school children and is staffed by Department of Human Services dentists, dental therapists and dental nurses. Great importance is attached to the prevention of dental disease, through preventative procedures such as fissure sealants, topical fluoride applications and through education and motivation of children, teachers, parents and the community. Additional dental care provided by S.D.S. includes examinations, radiographs if necessary, scaling and cleaning, fillings and extractions both on permanent and deciduous teeth, where necessary. For further information contact School Dental Service on 1300 360 054 Safety Helping Your Child Know And Understand Reasons For
Safety · Not loitering on the way home. · Not accepting gifts/lifts from strangers. · Teaching your child road safety – with and without safety crossings – a few trial walks to school are a good idea. · Not leaving the school ground during school time. Under no circumstances should a school beginner be allowed to travel to or from school unaccompanied by a responsible person. · Teachers supervising the school ground are readily available to help any child. Remind your child to ask the teacher on duty for assistance. ·
Playground Rules
(discussed in class) Ø Don’t walk or run up slides, Ø No more than two people at a time on a slide, Ø Monkey bars are one-way only, Ø Only two on the swing at one time, Ø Keep moving in tunnels, no stopping, Ø No chasey or tiggy games, Ø Don’t jump off the equipment, Ø Put all rubbish in a bin. Please note: teachers are on duty between 8.45am and 3.45pm. Children must not be in the playground out of these hours. · Please assist teachers on duty in the afternoon by being clear of the grounds by 3.45pm. This enables the duty teachers to identify any child who has not been met by an adult. · No child or teenager is permitted on the school roof. · Toddlers and pre-schoolers must be supervised at all time by parents/carers whilst on school property. · Please keep toddlers with you at Monday morning assembly time. · Smoking is not permitted by any person on the school grounds. (Department of Education Regulations). School Council
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current (2006 – 2007) School Council Members are: President Brett Christianson (Parent) Vice President Brendan Dennington (Parent) Secretary Denise Andrews (Teacher) Treasurer Jo Corbel (Parent) Principal Christopher Gay (Principal) Parents’ and Friends’ Association Leah Stoll (Parent) Parent Representatives: Teacher Representatives: Rob Lindsay Rick Stoll Karen Luff Emma Tucker Michael Woodward Faye Cameron Virginia Lay Meetings of Council are held on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year. These are open for anyone to attend. We hope that you will take an active role by joining School Council or one of its many subcommittees and that your association with the school will be enjoyable and rewarding for both you and your child. We depend on parents to maintain neat, pleasant and tidy grounds and environment for the children. Please be part of working bees advertised in the school newsletter. Sub-committees of school council are: • Buildings and Grounds • Finance • Curriculum School Bank The Commonwealth Bank issues
passbooks for all new accounts.
Forms will be sent home to be filled in and returned if you would like
to open an account for your child. SCHOOL BANK DAY IS THURSDAY. Money at School Please do not send large amounts
of money to school with your child.
When it is necessary to send money - for a lunch order or excursion,
etc., please place it in an envelope that has your
child's name and grade, as well as the amount and the purpose of the money,
clearly written on it.
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