School Routines

1. Times

The school day begins at 8:40am and finishes at 3:15pm.

2. Breaks

Primary students have a break at 10:50am and 12:30pm
Secondary students have a break at 10:25am and 1:15pm

3. Buses

The school provides supervised bus travel to many (not all) city locations
Any variation to daily travel must be notified in writing
A Student Behaviour Code exists for bus travel
Bus costs are currently included as part of the fees

4. Student Illness

If a child is unable to attend school, parents must phone the school office
Secondary School students will be subject to daily attendance checks. Parents will be contacted if there is an unexplained absence
Children should not be sent to school with medication
Children with a fever or unable to undertake school work because of illness will be sent home after contact with parents
In an emergency, parents will be contacted and the school will transport a child to the closest medical treatment centre

5. Admission to the School

Students will be placed on an age appropriate basis
If the school offers a place, a non-refundable confirmation fee is payable
All applicants must complete the Application Form

6. Classes

Class sizes are generally a maximum of 22 students in the Primary School and 24 in the Secondary School.

In classes from K-P3 there is a home room teacher and a teacher's assistant

7. Communication Books

Early Childhood & Primary students have a Communication Book which parents must use to notify any variation of routine
Teachers will also use the Communication Book to notify school events and procedures
In Secondary school, students have a Diary for the above purposes

8. Reporting

There are two scheduled interviews per academic year
There are two full written reports and additional brief reports

9. Books / Text Books

The school provides most stationery for Early Childhood & Primary students
Not all subjects require a text book
In Secondary school there is text book hire fee
In the Secondary school, students are given one stationery pack. Subsequent packs must be purchased
Lost library books must be replaced

10. Lost Clothing

The Administration Office maintain a Lost Clothing Box. Parents are welcome to check the box at any time

11. Newsletters

Regular newsletters are sent home to parents
Other important messages are posted on our website
The school publishes occasional Section Newspapers (ie EC/Primary & Secondary)
The school publishes a Year Book each June

12. Meals

Students in K, K1 & K2 are provided with daily meals
Other students either bring lunch or buy it from the school shop
Order forms are sent home each week for primary school lunches from the school shop

13. Leaving School Grounds

No student can leave the school grounds during the day without a written parental consent form

14. Accidents

If a child has an accident or is ill they are looked after in the sick bay near the Administration Office. Qualified staff examine children and discuss action with the Head or Senior Coordinator
In case of treatment being required, parents (or nominated emergency contacts) are notified. Parents must ensure they update any changes to contact information

15. Field Trips

Field Trips are part of the curriculum, they enhance classroom based learning activities. Information related to field trips will be sent via classroom teachers

16. Security

10 security guards provide 24 hour security to the school

17. Birthdays

Students may bring birthday cakes to school to celebrate their birthday. Ensure the classroom teacher is advised ahead of time through the Communication Book