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Parents of students arriving after 8:45am or departing before 3:00pm are required to send a note to the class teacher.
If you expect to be late to collect your child please call the office to notify staff, children will then be taken to wait at the office until you can collect them.
All children may borrow from the school library. Please ensure that the book is well-cared for while it is at home and that it is returned promptly. Each younger child should have a library bag to prevent unnecessary soiling of books. The library is open until 3.30pm each afternoon and students are encouraged to use it during that time.
Property found is placed on ‘Lost Property’ shelves under the
front building of the school. Unclaimed property is disposed of at the end of
each term.
Please mark clearly ALL items of clothing and classroom property with child’s
name.
Follow up immediately an item becomes lost.
Valuables should not be brought to school.
All possessions brought to school, including stationery and clothing, are the
responsibilities of the owner. Parents should assist children to develop the
skills necessary to accept this responsibility.
Students in years 6 & 7 learn German for 45 minutes, twice a week. They are able to have simple conversations, act out little role plays about themselves and learn about hobbies, birthdays, shopping, food etc. Students learn songs and often play various games that support their German language skills. Many German words are very similar to English words. eg. Fantastic - Fantastisch. This makes it easier to succeed.
Whilst most medication for children can be administered at home
in a before-school / after-school / before-bedtime routine, it will sometimes
be necessary for medication to be given at school.
Regulations of the Education Act require that only prescription medicines are
permitted.
Where prescribed medication is required to be administered whilst the student
is at school or involved in school related activities, a parent has to complete
a permission form at the office.
The label on the medication must clearly state :
(a) the name of the child and
(b) the dosage and times for it.
PLEASE ASK YOUR PHARMACIST FOR THIS INFORMATION WHEN HE/SHE ISSUES THE MEDICATION.
Current instructions are kept on file. When there is a change in dosage, updated
instructions are a MUST. The instructions solely of a caregiver are not acceptable.
All medications are administered by office staff.
NB. Analgesics, cough mixtures and the like, will not be administered
by staff.
Asthma Medication
Parents or legal guardians need to provide written permission for students to
administer their own medication as deemed necessary by the student.
Money brought to school should be carried in a secure pocket. It is not to be left in desks or schoolbags. Property of significant value (monetary or sentimental) should not be brought to school unless essential for the learning program, e.g. spectacles, sporting equipment. The school cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss. No insurance scheme covers this.
If considered necessary by a parent, mobile phones must be handed in at the office before school and collected after school at 3.00pm.
In addition to our class music program, children with special talents and interests have access to the Choir, a Concert Band (brass, woodwind and percussion instruments) and a String Ensemble.
“The Wednesday Weekly” is the name given to our weekly newsletter to parents. The youngest child in the family will receive one EVERY Wednesday. Please check to ensure that you are kept informed. The newsletters contain information on school policy, a variety of school events and school and community news. Encourage your child to develop responsibility for delivery of these important communications. To view the newsletter click here.
An informal open night is held annually. Traditionally, most of our families come to enjoy the entertainment in a casual atmosphere.
The P & C Association follows the basic aim of promoting quality education for all children.In providing a forum for parent school participation, the Association allows parents an opportunity to participate in decisions affecting their children. To find out more about the P&C click here.
P & C Levy
Each year our P & C Association has a family levy to assist with expenses.
This year the voluntary contribution has been set at $40 or, if preferred, a
“per term” option of $10.00.
Early in the school year, teachers invite parents into their classrooms to hear details of teacher expectations and to discuss any matters pertaining to the class. All parents are urged to attend.
Parking within the school grounds is prohibited. Permission must be obtained from the office if entry is required for special purposes.
A comprehensive Physical Education program is followed at all year levels. Various skill, fitness and athletic activities are emphasised during the year, while swimming is scheduled in term 4. All children are expected to participate, with exemption available only on medical grounds at the written request of parents.
We run raffles from time to time throughout the year to supplement our school funds. Your support is important so that we can provide the best possible resources for your child.
Students who arrive before 8:15am are to set/stand under the front
building. Students are to leave school by 3:15pm, except when under the supervision
of a teacher (when students are to be detained after school, parents will first
be notified).
Students must wheel bicycles into and out of the school grounds.
Students are not to bring to school any drugs or medication other than those specifically prescribed by a doctor. (Authorised medications must be handed to the office staff, preferably by a parent.)
Students must not bring dangerous toys or weapons to school. This includes items such as cigarette lighters, pocket knives, knives, cigarettes etc.
The community has a Safety House Program which provides a number of safe houses for children to use as a refuge if feeling threatened or in the event of other emergencies on the way to and from school. For more information on the Safety House Program at Albert School click here.
We have a very effective special needs program at Albert. Should a teacher consider that support may be necessary, an assessment process is undertaken. Children have access to a Learning Support Teacher, a Guidance Officer and a range of Advisory Visiting Teachers. In addition, children may also be selected to participate in programs such as Reading Recovery, Support A Reader and Support a Writer.
Albert has a very active Student Council, who raise funds and support the operations of the school. For further information on the student council click here.
Some classes will attend swimming classes during the second semester at the City Pool. These children are transported to and from the pool by bus. The swimming lessons are part of normal school instruction and therefore ALL students are expected to attend. If there is a valid reason for your child to NOT go, please send a note along to the school.
A Tuckshop Menu will be distributed early in the year.
Tuckshop is operated by volunteers on a roster system. It will depend on the number of volunteers as to which days Tuckshop will operate.
If you are able to help, please let us know. Tuckshop is an excellent way for parents to get to know each other and also to provide a service for our students.
For further information on tuckshop click here.
For the sake of school pride, economy and durability, we ask you to have your children wear the school uniform. Some details of this uniform are included here. If you are unsure of anything, please contact the school.
For further information on uniforms click here.
Visitors to the school are welcome.
Please visit the office first so that you can be officially admitted to the school grounds. We ask that you sign the “Visitors Book” at the office.
If you are helping in the classrooms, please call in at the office and sign the “Volunteer Helper Register”.
A Membership Form for the P & C Association is required to be filled in once a year. These forms are kept in the Volunteer Helper Register.
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Last Updated: 16 March 2006 |
