School Procedures, Forms & Policies
This page contains useful information for parents about school procedures as well links to useful forms.
School Procedures A-Z
Absence
Absences can be notified via our Tiqbiz app which can be downloaded for free from the AppStore. Otherwise a signed note from the parent/carer is required.
Accidents and Illness at School
In the case of your child having an accident, or becoming ill at school, it is essential that the school has current contact phone numbers, including emergency phone numbers for carers who can take the child home if you are unable to. In the event of a serious accident or illness, an ambulance will be called and parents notified. Cost must be borne by the parent.
Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Allergy or Medical Management
All children who suffer from asthma, anaphylaxis, allergies or other medical conditions must have an up to date Management Plan filled in by a doctor and lodged at the school. Our school will work closely with families to closely monitor and manage any of these conditions.
Excursions
Parents can expect to be notified, in writing, in advance of any proposed excursion and should understand that no child can be taken on an excursion unless written permission and authority to take emergency action in case of illness is received from that child’s parent. An approval for local excursions can be completed on enrolment.
Head Lice
Please check your child’s hair at least once a week. If your child has become infested, please notify the school immediately. Children need to be treated at home but do not need to miss a whole day of school. Once treated, they can return to school immediately.
Health and Infectious Diseases
Children with open wounds or cuts must have them covered, or are to remain home until they can be covered. Infectious diseases require exclusion from school as infections spread quickly. Click here to see a table detailing the minimum period of exclusion from Primary School for children with an infectious disease.
Medication at School
Written permission is needed to administer any form of medication to children at school. Permission must include the dosage and specific time to be administered. Only medications from a doctor's prescription can be given.
SunSmart
It is compulsory for students to wear our school approved hats and it is recommended they use 15+ sunscreen between 1st September and 30th April. This applies whenever children are outside, eg. recess, lunch, sports carnivals, excursions, PE activities. Sunscreen is also provided or children are welcome to bring their own.
Traffic Safety
School Traffic can be a major problem. The safety of students is paramount and as such it is important that:
- Parents are not permitted to use the staff car park to pick up or drop off children
- Parents do not double park at the front of the school and please adhere to parking restrictions
- The staff car park is not used for pedestrian access
- Students must use the patrolled school crossings in Dawson St and Guthridge Parade
- Children under 10 do not ride bikes to school unless accompanied by an adult
Visitors to the School
All visitors (including classroom helpers) must SIGN IN and OUT at the Office and collect and wear a visitor’s lanyard. This lanyard is to be returned when visitors sign out when leaving the school.
School Policies
Our School Policies are constantly being updated to reflect current practice. We have policies for:
Anaphylaxis Management Policy
Behaviour Management Policy
Bullying Policy
Camps and Excursions Policy
Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Day Excursions Policy
First Aid Policy
Mandated Reporting Policy
Medication Policy
On-site Supervision Policy
Parental Concerns and Complaints
Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy
Students with Disabilities Policy
Visitors to School Policy
Should you require a copy of any of these policies, please contact the Office.
DET School Policies
The Victorian Department of Education and Training has developed a new Schools' Privacy Policy for all Victorian government schools. Parents are able to view this policy and related documents using the links below:
Information for Parents—Schools' Privacy Policy
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