Contents	P
A	Parents & Citizens Association
Absences	Parent Helpers
Accidents	Peer Support
Assemblies	Playground Supervision
	R
B	Reporting to Parents
Bell Times	Road Safety
Before and After School Care	S
C	School Development Days
Curriculum	Scripture
Communication between Home & School	Specialist Personnel: -Home Liaison Officer -Support Teacher Learning
Concerns	Sport
Computer – Internet Lessons	Sport Carnivals
Contact Details	Sun Safety
Custody Details	T
D	Transferring to another School
Discipline and School Rules	U
E	Uniform
Enrolment	Uniform Shop
Emergency Forms	W
Excursions	Web Page
F
Finances
H
Health Screening
Homework
I
Interviews
Immunisations and Infections
L
Library
Lost Property
M
Medication at School
Money Collections
N
NAPLAN

 

 

 

 

 

A
Absences
It is important for continuity of learning that children attend school each day.
The “rolls” are marked daily. All absences include partial, late arrivals and early departures.
The Department of Education has Home School Liaison Officers who visit each term throughout the year and check on all attendance.
If your child is absent from school, a note giving the reason should be given to the child's class
teacher as soon as the child returns to school. If the absence is going to be longer than three days,
it is expected that on the third day the parent inform the school of the reason for the child's
continued absence. Please try to make children's appointments with dentists, doctors etc. before or after school hours.
Late arrivals:  If your child is going to be late for school, an explanatory note is
advisable. Upon arriving at school, the parent must sign the child in at the Administration office to receive a late to give to the teacher. If any child is continually late, the Principal will ask the parent for an interview and the Home-School Liaison Officer may be consulted.
Early leaving: If your child is to leave the school before the finish of the day's lessons, a note to the teacher is advisable. These notes are forwarded to the Administration Office.  Please go to the office first before collecting your child, whether their early departure is expected or not, to sign your child out.

Accidents
The school’s First Aid Officer will deal with sudden illness or accidents to students initially.
When there is uncertainty about the severity of the accident, or where it is believed the child needs medical attention, every effort will be made to contact the parents immediately.  Please ensure that we always have up-to-date contact information.  If the school is unable to contact a parent, relative or registered contact person, the student will, if necessary, be taken by ambulance to the Casualty Centre at Sutherland Hospital. A member of the staff will accompany him/her.

 

Assemblies
Students gather together each morning in the quadrangle (unless it is wet), for any relevant announcements. A formal Assembly for all students from Kinder to Year 6 is held once a week. The purpose of this Assembly is to recognise individual and group academic and social efforts and to promote the school values. The National Anthem is sung at the beginning of Assembly. Parents, family and friends are welcome to attend.

 

 

 

B

Bell Times
                                      9:00am -            9.20am           Staff member on morning duty
9.20am -            11:25am        Lessons
11:25am -          11.40am           Recess
11:40pm -           1:00pm           Lessons
1:00pm -            1.50pm           Lunch
1.50pm -           3.25pm           Lessons             

 

 

Before and After School Care
Mimi’s Kindergarten provides before and after school care on the school grounds.  
Before school times are from 7.00am to 9.00am.
After school times are 3.30pm to 6.00pm.
As part of the service, students can be transported to and from school in the Mimi’s bus.
Mimi’s Kindergarten        9523 4805
Mobile                           0417 210 436
Bus                               0414 667 000

 

 

C
Curriculum
Six Key Learning areas are taught in all grades from Kindergarten to Year Six.

• English                                                                  - Reading

                                                                                  - Writing
- Talking & Listening

• Mathematics                                                           - Number, Patterns & Algebra, Data, Measurement

                                                                                    and Space & Geometry
- Working Mathematically

• Science and Technology                                          - Science

                                                                                 - Technology, including Computer Education

• Human Society and its Environment                           - Change and Continuity
  - Environments
  - Cultures
  - Social Systems and Structures

• Creative and Practical Arts                                       - Music
  - Visual Arts
  - Dance

                                    - Drama

• PD/Health/PE                                                          - Personal Development
  - Health
  - Physical Education
  

 

The syllabus documents issued in these Key Learning Areas by the NSW Board of Studies form the basis for all planned learning experiences. They contain explicit expectations of the learning opportunities that all students in primary schools should experience.  Syllabus documents are expressed in terms of student outcomes for the relevant stage of development.

 

As well as teaching and learning programs within the classroom and library, there are a variety of activities throughout the year to complement the learning experience. These include:

• Visiting performers
• Peer Support program
• Excursions
• Fundamental Movement Skill Development
• Small Schools’ Sport Carnival participation
• Assemblies
• Public performances
• Sutherland Shire Music Festival participation in choir and dance items
• Swimming Scheme & Life Saving

 

The staff are professional, caring and teach the students from a broad and balanced curriculum.

Communication between School and Home
The school makes every effort to ensure that you have as much information as possible about its long term planning and its day to day operation. The weekly newsletter is given to the youngest child or emailed. It is the major method of general communication. This is often supplemented with notes home about specific matters. On occasions, when there is a concern, your child's teacher or another member of staff will contact you by phone to organise an interview about a specific matter.

We encourage you to contact the school yourself if you have any concerns. If a staff member is
unable to speak with you when you call, a message will be passed on. Usually the best method of
dealing with concerns is face to face. If you wish to speak with a teacher, please phone to organise
a mutually agreeable time. Teachers have certain times in each week where they are free to discuss matters with you.

Concerns
No matter how effective the communication between home and school, there are times when parents may become concerned about an incident that is happening at school. These concerns may be about things happening in the classroom or in the playground or sometimes even at home.

Such worries are best addressed straight away, rather than waiting till the problem gets worse. Parents are encouraged to approach the class teacher first. If the problem is one that needs the intervention of the School Counsellor, the class teacher can organise that. However, parents can contact the Counsellor directly to discuss issues, especially about non-academic problems. Appointments can be made through the administration office.

Specific problems arising from school practices should also come to the Principal. Parents are always welcome to phone or call to arrange an appointment.

Computer - Internet Lessons
A part of the information skills lessons in the school is the use of the Internet for finding information. We have a computer laboratory so group lessons can be conducted with students.

At the beginning of each year, you will be given a copy of the school policy and information sheet and asked to sign a permission note allowing your child to use the Internet at school. Your child will also
be required to sign the note, agreeing to be responsible in the use of the Internet. Students are also issued with a password to ensure secure internet access.

Contact Details
It is essential that we be able to contact you during the school day. On enrolment you will be given a contact form to complete. Please ensure that the address, phone and emergency contact numbers are updated as necessary. It is preferable to send this information in writing to the administration office or class teacher. 

 

Custody and other Legal Issues
If there is custody or other legal issues that may affect the welfare of your child, please discuss
the matter with your child's class teacher and the Principal. In addition, please ensure that the school
has a copy of any relevant Court Orders.

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Student Welfare and Discipline Policy

 

All students at Cronulla Public School are supported in a caring and welcoming environment.  School programs and practices reflect our shared beliefs and values.

Students are provided with high quality education so that they may learn to the best of their ability and become self-disciplined, tolerant and contributing members of the school and community.

Core Values

We have developed core rules for student behaviour to establish consistent expectations.  These rules are based on our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, responsibility, cooperation, participation, care, fairness and democracy.

Expectations

Also as in alignment with the core rules of NSW government schools all students are expected to:

• Attend every school day, unless they are legally excused, and be in class on time and prepared to learn.

• Maintain a near appearance, including adhering to the requirements of the school’s uniform or dress code policy.
• Behave safely, considerately and responsibly, including when travelling to and from school.
• Show respect at all times for teachers, other school staff and helpers, including following class rules, speaking courteously and cooperating with instructions and learning activities.
• Treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.

 

Anti-Bullying Policy

Behaviour that infringes on the safety of others, such as harassment, bullying and illegal or anti-social behaviour of any kind, will not be tolerated.

The school has a separate Anti-Bullying Policy.
Cronulla Public has zero tolerance for verbal, physical and emotional abuse.

School Rules

Cronulla Public School promotes optimum learning through our Core Values, which are in alignment with the NSW Department of Education.
We will show RESPONSIBILITY and RESPECT by:

• Playing safe, sensible non-contact games (no stones/sticks).
• Moving sensibly and safely in and around the school.
• Entering a classroom only when a teacher is there.
• Playing within the defined boundaries of the playground.
• Sitting with the teacher while eating lunch from 1.00 – 1.10pm
• Telling a teacher when we need help.
• Being punctual.
• Wearing our hats for sun safety.

 

We will show FAIRNESS by:

• Sharing equipment and space fairly.
• Treating people the way we want to be treated.
• Respecting school and students’ property.
• Taking turns.

 

We will show CARE by:

• Keeping our hands and feet to ourselves.
• Considering the feelings of others.
• Speaking politely.

 

We will show COOPERATION by:

• Listening and following instructions.
• Helping each other.
• Giving others a chance to have a go.
• Following school and class rules.
• Solving problems in a sensible way.

 

We will show INTEGRITY and EXCELLENCE by:

• Always wearing the correct uniform.
• Always doing our best.
• Being honest.

 

We will show DEMOCRACY by:

• Accepting the rights and responsibilities of being an Australian citizen.

 

Code Of Conduct

The school rules form the school’s Code Of Conduct for all students.
Parents and students acknowledge the rules and sign the Code Of Conduct at the beginning of each year.

 

General Playground Incidents

• Teacher on duty to document  - Child/Date/ Incident
• Student to complete restorative practice question sheet and oral questions while on playground.

When things go wrong these questions are asked and student responses are documented –

• What happened?
• What were you thinking of at the time?
• What have you thought about since?
• Who has been affected by what you have done?  In what way?
• What do you think you need to do to make things right?

• Time out on seat to think about their actions etc will be given at the discretion of the teacher on duty.
• General playground incidents and disagreements use the restorative practice question sheet - When something goes wrong.
• Playground incidents to be documented in playground behaviour book.
• Incidents will be recorded on the school intranet in student welfare folder.

 

Serious Playground Incidents

• Incidents involving physical violence including – hitting,pushing,kicking,biting – to be immediately be reported to the Principal. An interview with the students will take place and the restorative practice sheet - When someone gets hurt - will be completed.

When someone has been hurt these questions are asked and student responses are documented –

• What did you think when you realised what had happened?
• What impact has this incident had on you and others?
• What has been the hardest thing for you?
• What do you think needs to happen to make things right?

• Serious playground incidents to be documented in playground behaviour book.

 

 

Playground Behaviour Levels

Behaviour Levels
All students begin the year on Green Level.
After 8 weeks compliant behaviour students will progress to Bronze Level.
After 8 weeks compliant behaviour students will progress to Silver Level.
After 8 weeks compliant behaviour students will progress to Gold Level.
After 8 weeks compliant behaviour students will progress to Opal Level.
After 8 weeks compliant behaviour students will progress to Diamond Level.

• Students who attain Diamond Level are eligible for the Grade Citizen of the Year Medallion

• Students who have 4 infringements will have a restorative practice meeting with Principal.

            These students are monitored on playground.

• Students who continue to have behaviour infringements will have an interview with

the Principal  and the respective parents.

• Each behaviour infringement will hold the student on the same level for the respective amount of  weeks ie:1 infringement =1 week, 2 infringements = 2 weeks etc
• Parents will be notified of the incident using the restorative practice letter.

 

Behaviour Levels Overview

• 1 infringement = 1 week extra on the respective level

• 4 infringements= meeting with Principal /and parent interview
• 8 weeks good behaviour with no infringements = progression to next behaviour level

Short/Long/ Inschool Suspensions

• Incidents for serious violence and misbehaviour – after consultation with the Principal and parents of the student involved may result in suspension. The Principal will determine the type of suspension dependent upon the type of behaviour.

Classroom Discipline

• Student to be given a warning if inappropriate behaviour is demonstrated.
• A second and third warning will be given if inappropriate behaviour continues.
• After 3rd warning student will have a Time Out session with the restorative practice sheet to complete - When something goes wrong .
• Student will return to class after sufficient time to complete sheet.
• Further inappropriate behaviour will result in an interview with the Principal.

Behaviour Documentation

• Weekly record of general and serious playground incidents recorded on server and viewed at the staff Administration Meeting.
• Completed playground restorative practice sheets to be filed in folder in playground bag.
• Completed classroom restorative practice sheets to be filed in folder in classroom.
• All restorative practice sheets are to be sighted by Principal before being sent home to parents.

 

Strategies to Promote Good Discipline and Effective Learning

• Curriculum:  is relevant and reflects the needs and aspirations of the community, is relevant to students and is based on Departmental and Board of Studies syllabus documents.
• Classroom Management Techniques:  are consistent and fair, respect the individuality of children, provide for clearly defined expectations of work and behaviour.
• Classroom Rewards and Praise include:  verbal, non-verbal, stickers, recognition by peers and other teachers for positive classroom behaviour and recognition of effort.
• Learning Support Team:  comprising executive, grade representatives and counsellor.  The aim is to provide ongoing support to teachers, parents and students for curriculum and behaviour issues.
• Playground:  all students are supervised and are rewarded both verbally by the use of our award systems for positive playground behaviours.  Inappropriate behaviour will be addressed by the supervising teacher.
• Student Leadership Program:  the Student Representative Council assists to ensure students are involved in the decision making process K to 6.  Year 6 Captains and Prefects act as role models in the running of the school.

 

Practices to Recognise and Reinforce Student Achievement

• Weekly assemblies:  citizenship, academic achievement, application and effort are acknowledged at weekly assemblies.
• Aussie of the Term:  students nominate class members who have demonstrated the Core Values.  Student Representative Council (SRC) members decide on the Aussie of the Term for each class.
• Annual Presentation Assembly:  awards given for Outstanding Citizenship.

 

 

 

 

Awards
1.Class Awards
All class and sport awards will count towards a Student of the Week award.

• 4 Awards = 1 Student Of The Week Award
• 4 Student Of The Week Awards = 1 Principal Award
• 4 Principal Awards = Merit trophy

 

Green Level                   à                     8 weeks compliant playground behaviour
Bronze Level                 à                     8 weeks compliant playground behaviour
Silver Level                   à                     8 weeks compliant playground behaviour
Gold Level                     à                     8 weeks compliant playground behaviour
Opal Level                    à                      8 weeks compliant playground behaviour
Diamond Level

Award System (Playground)
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Opal, Diamond Levels as listed above.

Aussie of the Term and Playground Level Awards (bronze, silver, gold, opal, diamond) do not count towards Student of the Week.
Separate class certificates and birthday certificates do not count towards Student of the Week.

 

E
Enrolments
Kindergarten children who attain the age of 5 years by 31st July may enrol in that year. Children
who turn 5 after 31st July and eligible children not enrolled by the end of Term 2 must wait and
enrol in the following year.

The school has an obligation to verify the date of birth of all enrolling students, so please ensure
that the school sights your child’s birth certificate when enrolling. A copy of your child's Immunisation Certificate is also required. Be sure to note on the enrolment form any allergies, conditions or medications.

 

 

 

Emergency Form
During enrolment you will be asked to complete an emergency form with a phone number where
you can be contacted during the day and an alternative number of a willing friend/relative. It is
essential that an alternative number be supplied. Students become very distressed when no one can be contacted if they are ill or have an accident.

 

Excursions
These are arranged by class teachers throughout the year and are a valuable adjunct to the curriculum.  Departmental policy states that excursions must be part of the educational process and therefore must
be linked to classroom activities. Thus the number and frequency of excursions varies from class to
class. Where the venue can be linked to the units of work being studied, teachers often try to organise
an excursion with another class in order to keep costs down.

The cost of such excursions is kept to a minimum. Payment is always made in advance and parents are informed in writing of relevant details. Please return permission notes promptly as this helps with organisation. Only when a signed permission note is returned is a child allowed to attend an excursion.

Costs for excursions are calculated according to the number of students expected to attend. Refunds
for non-attendance at an excursion can only be made when charges have not been made to the school.  Some costs, such as bus transport are fixed and so refunds cannot be made.  However, in cases
where a charge is made for the actual number of students who attend (eg. entry to the Zoo) a
refund will be made if a student is unable to attend.

Payment for excursions, etc   Excursions and performances arranged by the school are non-profit making activities. Therefore, students cannot attend these functions if they are not paid for. If parents
are having difficulty paying for such an activity, parents can approach the child’s teacher or the Principal personally or in writing. Each request will be considered on its merits and dealt with confidentially. Students involved in out-of-school sporting fixtures are required to pay transport costs. 

 

 

F
Finances & Voluntary Contributions
Schools receive annual government funds based on the number of teachers and the number of
students in the school, plus funding to cover minor maintenance of buildings and grounds and the
cost of utilities such as gas and electricity. All school costs - books, pencils, art and craft materials, teaching resources, library materials, computer software, the employment of casual teachers to
replace staff etc. - have to be paid from those funds.

One way the Department allows schools to supplement general funds is by requesting an annual contribution from families.  Our school requests a small voluntary contribution of $40 for students per year. This amount is established each year by the P&C Association.

 

H
Health Screening
In Kindergarten, a health check is carried out to ensure children are not suffering from any problems
that affect their health. This is organised by the Health Department in conjunction with the
Community Health Centre. Parental approval is obtained prior to checks being carried out.

 

 

 

 Homework
It is the policy of this school to give homework at all levels. Times given are approximate.

Year	Time / Night
Kindergarten	10 minutes
Year 1	15 minutes
Year 2	15 minutes
Year 3	20 minutes
Year 4	25 minutes
Year 5	30 minutes
Year 6	45 minutes

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Interviews
If you would like to talk with your child's teacher, please phone and make an appointment. Teachers
are then able to have a quiet and meaningful talk with you away from classes.

Immunisations and Infections
Children entering school should be immunised against childhood diseases as they will be coming into contact with many other children and infections can spread easily. Children starting school should have been immunised against:

• Diptheria-Tetanus
• Whooping cough
• Polio-Measles/Mumps/Rubella
• Common childhood diseases

Disease exclusion from school contacts

• Measles 5 days from appearance of rash
• German measles (rubella) 7 days from appearance of rash
• Mumps 14 days from onset of swelling
• Chickenpox until all lesions are dry
• Head Lice (Pediculosis) - must have received treatment
• Conjunctivitis until discharge from eyes ceases
• Whooping cough until all evidence of disease disappears, no whoop and medical certificate produced
• Infectious hepatitis on subsidence of symptoms or on medical certificate of recovery
• Scarlet fever 7 days after symptoms subside
• Ringworm-when all evidence of disease disappears or with medical certificate stating that lesions are inactive.
• Swine flu

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Library
The library is an integral part of the school's educational program. Each week, all classes, with their teachers use the library’s resources and the skills of the Teacher/Librarian, to enhance the work
being studied in the classroom.

Students are also encouraged to borrow regularly from the library and time is set aside each week to allow them to do so. Students are taught to handle books and other library resources with care and respect. The library bag, which is used to carry books to and from school, helps protect these valuable resources. Parents will be asked to pay for the replacement of borrowed books that are lost or that are damaged.

 

Lost Property
Pupils should have all property and clothing clearly labelled with their names. Lost property is kept
in a basket. Children should look through these items if they have lost a lunch box, jumper etc. Clothing with name labels will be returned. At regular intervals, unmarked lost property is donated to charity or put in the clothing pool. You will be notified through the school's newsletter when this is to happen.

 

 

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Medication at School
The issue of administering drugs to students in school is one that is tightly regulated. Teachers are not permitted to dispense medication on their own initiative except when the child's life is at risk (eg. poisoning, asthma attack). To minimise the amount of medication drugs coming to school you are asked to try to arrange with the doctor prescriptions which can be taken out of school hours.

It is Departmental policy that the Principal be informed of any students who require medication
during school hours. All drugs, including asthma medications are to be brought to the
administration office. No drugs are to be on school premises without your written authority,
stating:  

• the required dosage
• information required for the drug to be administered.  This includes prescription antibiotics,
  cough medicine and analgesics (pain killers) e.g: aspirin, panadol etc.                         

The dosage for no more than a week should be sent to school in an appropriate container clearly
labelled with the student’s name, details of the medication and dosage and should be prepared in
daily dosage amounts, unless the medication is supplied in a form that renders this impractical
and/or unsafe.  In this situation, other arrangements can be made with the school.  Parents usually
find it is more convenient to drop the medication into the office on a Monday morning.

Departmental regulations also require that a deed of indemnity be supplied by parents if

• regular medication is required
• intermittent or emergency medication may be required.

Please contact the school to let us know about your child’s needs and obtain a copy of the
required forms.

 

Money Collection
Money sent to school for the payment of excursions, fund raising activities etc. should always be
placed in a sealed envelope, clearly labelled with your child's name, class, the amount enclosed and the purpose.

All money is to be placed in the letter box at the office before school.

Change is often not available at the office, so we ask that you please assist by sending along the correct money.  Receipts will be issued for all amounts.  N

NAPLAN
The Department of Education and Training conducts the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy for students in Year 3 and Year 5 in May each year. The results are usually available in August.
These tests rank  your child’s progress at that point in time.
If you are concerned about your child's progress, please make a time with your child's teacher to discuss your concerns.
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Parents and Citizens Association
Cronulla Public’s Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C) provides an open forum for
communication and discussion about educational philosophy and general school policy, the school curriculum and new trends associated with education and everyday school practices. It aims to liaise as much as possible with the school and the teachers. P&C meetings are not for the discussion of specific, individual problems, which should be discussed privately with the teacher and/or the Principal.  All parents are invited to attend P&C Association meetings.

One of the major concerns of the P&C is raising money to provide additional equipment for our children at school. We have found that the fairest method of raising these funds is by setting an
annual voluntary school contribution, which all families are asked to pay. The amount of the
contribution is decided upon by the P&C and is reviewed each year.

Throughout the year, other fund raising activities are held and your participation in these activities is encouraged.

The P&C meets regularly and details of the meeting are provided in the school newsletter.
Parents and caregivers play an important role in supporting a wide range of school activities.

Parent Helpers
Parent assistance in the classroom is valued.  Teachers are encouraged to invite parents to assist in classroom activities such as reading, writing, craft, etc.  Requests for this support are usually
initiated by the child’s class teacher.  The school will endeavour to ensure that a parent point-of-view
is sought when planning school activities or on curriculum-related committees.  Parents are also invited to take part in 'special' occasions such as sports carnivals, excursions, school clubs etc. 

Peer Support
All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 take part in the school's Peer Support program. Groups of students from all grades, under the leadership of one or two senior students undertake activities
designed to enhance self-esteem and develop a sense of co-operation and consideration for others.

Peer Support programs have had very positive outcomes in schools, with older students becoming noticeably more caring about younger students, particularly on the playground, and younger students getting to know older students to whom they can go for advice and assistance.

 

Phone
The role of Clerical Assistants in schools is multifaceted. They carry out all the school's secretarial and financial tasks. They also attend to reception and phones. We ask that you keep this in mind when contacting the school. Please only ring the school with messages for students if it is essential.

Children will not be permitted to use the phone, accept calls or have messages passed to them except in an emergency and only then if there is no doubt as to the identity of the caller. Students are not permitted mobile phones throughout the day. All mobile phones are given to the office at the beginning of the day and collected at 3.30pm.

 

Playground Supervision
Your child, for his/her safety and welfare, should not be in the playground or the school grounds whilst it is unsupervised. Teachers commence playground duty at 9.00am. Your child should not arrive at school any earlier than this. Children are expected to remain in the quadrangle until the 9:20am bell.
Teachers are rostered for playground duty during the recess break and the lunchtime break. Your child should go straight home when dismissed.

Kindergarten children are dismissed at 3.00pm from the beginning of the year for the first two weeks. Please arrange with your child the meeting place after school, if you are taking them home. If you are delayed for any reason, please inform the school. Your child should also be told to go to the office if you have not arrived within a reasonable time. If you arrange for a person not known to the school to pick up your child please let us know in writing or telephone the office.

 

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Reporting to Parents
Reporting is seen as an ongoing process.
At the beginning of each year we have a Parent / Teacher Night to discuss the curriculum, how students will be assessed and in what format their learning will be reported.
There is a written report for both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Interviews are formally conducted at the end of Semester 1.
Appointments can be made directly with the teacher or through the office if you wish to discuss your child’s progress at any time. 

 

Road Safety
Parents are requested to be most particular about observing the parking regulations that operate.
Parents are requested NOT TO DOUBLE PARK or stand where it is not allowed, especially on and near the pedestrian crossings.
Parents cannot drive their vehicles onto the school ground.

Students who ride bicycles to school are to leave them in the bike racks. For security purposes bikes must be chained and padlocked to the racks. Bikes are not to be ridden in the playground. All students must wear helmets. It is recommended that students below Year 3 don’t ride bikes to school.

Kindergarten students are to be accompanied to and collected from the school each day.

 

 

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Staff Development Days
The Department of Education & Training allows each school to have three 'student-free' days at the beginning of Terms 1,2 and 3 for whole-school planning and for the implementation of teacher development programs.  The first day is always the first day of Term One each year - teachers return to school the day before school opens for students.  The other two days are usually held on the first day of Term Two and Term Three.  You will be notified about these days through the school’s newsletter.

Scripture
The right of approved groups to hold 'Scripture' classes in schools is legislated. Scripture is an integral part of school activities, taking place in school hours and under the jurisdiction of the school.

Students will be sent to the Scripture class identified by you on the enrolment form. If for any reason you wish to change the Scripture class attended or withdraw your child from Religious Instruction, please notify the school in writing.

A non scripture class is also supervised by teachers.

Specialist Personnel

•  Counsellor

The Department provides each school with the services of a trained school counsellor on a shared basis. The counsellor is available on request to talk to parents concerning their child’s progress and
to be involved with the school in closer assessment of pupils’ needs, strengths and special problems. He/she then works in tandem with the class teacher and the school's Student Support Team formulating programs of work. The Counsellor may also co-ordinate the involvement of other agencies.
Children are usually referred to the counsellor through the school's Learning Support team. Parental approval is sort when psychometric testing is considered necessary.
The Counsellor may also advise class teachers involved in presenting aspects of the Student Welfare
and Personal Development programs.

 

• English Second Language (ESL)

Support Teacher – English is a second language to approximately 25% of our students.
Our teacher works with other classroom teachers to enhance the students’ literacy skills.
At present we have an ESL allocation for one day per week.

 

• Home School Liaison Officer

Home School Liaison Officers are trained teachers who help you with your child's school attendance. They work with schools to encourage all students to attend regularly. They visit schools to check class rolls each term.  They do home visits when considered necessary.

• Support Teacher –Learning (STL)

Support Teacher - Learning (STL) allocations are re-determined each year by the Department of Education and Training. 
The role of the STL is to assist in the development and delivery of programs to assist students with learning needs - particularly in regard to literacy development - who require more input than can
usually be provided in the regular classroom.  The STL works in conjunction with the classroom
teacher and where possible, with parents.

 

 

Sport
All students engage in organised sporting activities.
Activities that have been offered have included:
-Basketball                                       -
-Gymnastics                                      
-Touch football                                 
-Surf awareness
-Swimming
- Football
- Soccer

 

Sport Carnivals
Students eight years and above are involved in the Swimming Carnival and the Athletics Carnival.
From these events, students are selected to represent the school in Zone Carnivals. Students from Zone Carnivals are selected to take part in Sydney East Area Carnivals where selection can be gained to compete at State Carnivals.

 

 

Sun Safety
To encourage students to be aware of the risk to skin safety from long-term exposure to the sun, the school has a 'No Hat - No Play' policy. The Uniform Shop sells the school hat. This means that if a student does not wear a hat on the playground during recess and lunchtimes, they are directed to sit on the seats in the shade. Parents are encouraged to apply sunscreen to their children before they come to school.  Children should always bring additional sunscreen and a hat for special activities being held outdoors.

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Transferring to another School

1. If your child is moving to another school within the state, please contact the school to obtain a transfer certificate. This is then presented at the new school when you enrol. Please notify the class teacher
   before moving, so that your child's work can be gathered together and to give the teacher the
   opportunity to discuss your child's progress and needs before moving to another school.
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Uniform
The wearing of the correct school uniform is necessary.  It promotes a sense of belonging and shows pride for our school.
Throughout all seasons students are required to wear their dark green school hat.

WINTER
BOYS		GIRLS
Green long sleeved shirt or gold skivvy		Yellow blouse or gold skivvy
		Dark green trousers
Short grey socks with gold stripe		White socks
Long grey trousers		Dark green culottes
Dark green tracksuit		Dark green tracksuit
Footwear: - black shoes or black sneaker-type shoes
SUMMER
Short sleeve green shirt		Green and yellow checked dress with green collar
Grey boxer shorts		White ankle socks
Short grey socks with gold stripe		Green school hat
Green school hat
Footwear: - black shoes or black sneaker-type shoes
SPORTS UNIFORM
Gold polo shirt		Gold polo shirt
Green sport shorts		Green skort (skirt / shorts)
White socks		White socks
Green school hat		Green school hat
Green school tracksuit (winter)		Green school tracksuit (winter)
Footwear: - white sneaker-type shoes for all sports.

 

Uniform Shop
For your convenience, our school operates a uniform shop, which is a sub-committee of the P & C. It is staffed by volunteers.
Our school uniform can be purchased at: Claudine’s Clothing Co – 23 President Ave, Caringbah 2229.

 

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Web Page
The school has a web page available at www.cronulla-p.schools.nsw.edu.au or www.cronullapublic.com

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