CARLTON
PUBLIC SCHOOL
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Carlton Public School
60 Cameron St
Bexley 2207
Phone 9587 3717
Fax 9553 8307
Email carlton-p.school@det.nsw.au
Web Site: www.carlton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Values of the School
community proud of its:
Ø Spirit of co-operation
Ø Happy and safe environment
Ø Open and effective communication
Ø Students striving for full potential
Ø Quality teaching and learning
Ø Respect and appreciation for differences
ABORIGINAL STUDIES
All
students and staff will be developing knowledge, understanding of and respect
for Aboriginal Australians. The school develops these understandings through
implementation of syllabuses, Reconciliation Week, activities and Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islanders celebrations.
ABSENCES
Ø
When
your child is away for any reason you should send a note when he/she returns.
Ø
If
your child is going to be away for a length of time, please notify the school
by phone, written note or call into the school.
Ø
If
you intend to take your child during school hours, please collect a sign out
form from the office. Please hand it to the teacher before taking your child.
This procedure is for your child’s safety and welfare.
Ø
When
your child is sick or has a contagious illness such as measles, chicken pox,
head lice, school sores, ring worm etc. please keep him or her at home and
notify the school immediately. Your
doctor will need to issue a clearance certificate which is to be given to the
office before returning to class. We treat only minor injuries in our sick bay.
Ø
If
you are planning an overseas trip you must inform the Principal in writing and
make application for leave at least one week before taking your child out of
school. A special exemption letter will be given to you.
ACCIDENTS
In case of
an accident your child will be taken to either one of the teachers on duty to have
simple first aid administered or will be sent to the office and first aid will be
given by the Administration Staff. You or your contact person will be notified
if medical attention is necessary.
Please make sure the school has a current phone number for emergency
calls. The school will call for an ambulance if a child has been hurt
seriously.
AIR CONDITIONING
At
AMBULANCE
The school
contributes to the Ambulance Fund and should it be necessary for a child to be
transported to hospital by ambulance, there will be no charge to the parent.
ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT
The Annual
School Report provides parents and members of the wider community with information
about
ANTI-RACISM POLICY
The
Department of Education and Training is committed to the elimination of racial
discrimination – including direct and indirect racism, racial vilification and
harassment – in its organisation, structures and
culture, in its curriculum, and in the learning and working environment for
which it is responsible. If you believe
that you or your child has been the victim of some form of racism at school,
please talk to the Principal or the anti-racism officer at the school.
ARABIC SCHOOL
Children
from Arabic background have the opportunity to attend Arabic language classes organized
by the Mosque and held at the school on Saturdays.
ASSEMBLIES
Every
Monday whenever possible, there is a whole school assembly for all children
from
ATTENDANCE
Students in
Kindergarten to Year 6 attend school from
NB: Kindergarten
students in Term One finish school at
The school
grounds are supervised between
BASIC SKILLS TESTS
Each year
children in Years 3 & 5 sit for the NSW Basic Skills Tests in English, Writing
and Mathematics. The tests are usually
held in August. Children who have been
learning English for less than a year need not take the tests. Results from these tests are available later
in the year. Please feel free to discuss
the results with the Principal.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Before and After school care is offered at the school. The centre is run by Playland. The Centre runs from
Before and
After Care supervisor for costs of each session on 0413 873 857.
BIKES/SCOOTERS
Children
are not to ride their bicycles or scooters to school as the roads are too busy
and we don’t have bike racks.
Occasionally there may be a special bicycle day for children to bring
and show their bikes.
BIRTHDAYS
Children
like to celebrate their birthday or name day at school. If parents wish to celebrate the birthday
please assist by sending small cup cakes so that they can be handed out easily
to the children in the class. Please do not send a large cake.
BOOK CLUB
A pamphlet
and order form published by Scholastic Australia is sent home once or twice
each term. Parents/guardians are asked
to carefully fill in the order form if they wish to buy books from this book
club. Please return the order form to
the School Office with the correct money in a sealed envelope with name
and class on it and give to the office by the due date. A volunteer parent collates orders and
distributes books to the children when they arrive.
BOOK WEEK
Book Week
is a special week in August/September when a focus is placed on the School
Library, books and literature. There are
many activities held across Book Week e.g. visiting performances, competitions and
lunchtime activities which are organised by the
Librarian and are related to children’s literature.
BUILDING PROGRAM
Stage One which included a new Administration Block and library
was completed in 2000. Stage Two
included a new hall and Canteen and was completed in 2002. A third stage is also proposed. This involves
refurbishment of all existing classrooms in A and B Blocks. The playground will
also be re-surfaced and landscaped.
BUSES
There are
three school buses that provide transport for children to and from school. Please see the office for actual bus routes and
assembling points.
BUS PASSES
Applications
are available from the school office.
Children in Kindergarten to Year 2 are eligible for a free bus
pass. Children in Years 3-6 are eligible
only if they live 1.6km or more from school.
An eligibility map is held at the school.
CANTEEN
The school
canteen is accredited with the Canteen Association as a healthy canteen. It is
now operated by an independent supervisor and is open each day before school,
at Fruit Break and during lunch time.
The food available is chosen for its nutritional value and appeal. Items such as sandwiches, hot food,
juices/milk drinks, ice-blocks and snacks such as popcorn are available. Foods high in salt, fat and sugar are not
sold at the canteen. Lists of foods and current prices are displayed in the
canteen and given to parents on a regular basis.
Lunch
orders: These should be written on a paper bag, at
home or at the canteen. The child’s
name, class and order must be clearly written on the front. Please hand orders to the canteen before
CARNIVALS
In Term One
the school’s Swimming Carnival is held for children in Years 3-6. The emphasis is placed on participation as
well as doing one’s best. The school’s Athletics
Carnival is held late in Term Two for children in Years 3 – 6 and during Term
Three for children K-2. The youngest
children have races and novelty events while the children in Years 3-6 have the
opportunity to become the school’s representatives at the Zone Carnival.
CASUAL TEACHERS
When the
class teacher is ill or away from the school for professional development, a
casual teacher is employed by the school for the class. In some cases it will be necessary to split
classes and children separated into other classes.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER
It is most
important that you notify the school office when you change address or if your
home or work telephone number changes.
The school must also have the phone number of a friend or relative who
can be contacted in an emergency.
CHARITIES
The main
charity we sponsor, is Stewart House, a holiday centre
for needy children at Curl Curl. It depends almost entirely on the support of
children in Public Schools. Twice yearly
there is a used clothing collection and there are sometimes money-raising
activities as well. We also support
World Vision and have a sponsored child in
CHESS LESSONS
These are
available to all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and are held once a week at
lunch time. These lessons are organized
by an independent tutor and there is a payment required each term.
CHILD PROTECTION
The
Department of Education and Training has a Child Protection Policy. All teachers
are mandatory notifiers of child abuse. In the case of child abuse teachers must
notify the Department of Community Services.
The school will run a Child Protection Program each year for all
children K to 6.
CHOIR
There is a choir
that is established each year. Students
in Year 2- 6 may have an opportunity to join the choir. Our choir performs at different festivals and
concerts. Children in the choir need to
attend a practice session once a week or as required.
CLASS SUBJECT FEE
This is a
fee paid to assist with the purchase of different class resources which may
include items such as, text books, a Home Reading bag, Library bag, a Profile
folder etc.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The school
has a code of conduct for children. This
code is explained to all children and is available for parents to see and talk
through with their children.
COMMUNITY CLUB
The School
has a parent Community Club that meets once per month during the day to develop
ideas and plan for fund raising activities.
The Community Club activities include chocolate drives, Mother’s Day &
Father’s Day stalls, Fetes, discos etc. The Community Club contributes a
significant amount of money to support the school.
COMMUNITY LANGUAGES
Four
community languages are taught at
COMPETITIONS
Each year
the school participates in a number of external competitions in English,
Mathematics, Science and Computer Studies.
All children who participate receive detailed results of the
performance.
COMPLAINTS
If a parent
or student has a complaint we would like to know about it, rather than it go
unresolved. Your complaints help the
school to improve its service to the community.
If you have a complaint please contact your child’s class teacher, Stage
Supervisor, Deputy Principal or Principal and we will attempt to resolve the
problem.
COMPUTERS
Computers
are a vital part of our school. All
classrooms have one or more computers and a printer. All classrooms and the Library have access to
the Internet and children are encouraged to use it wherever possible. There is
also a computer lab in the lower hall for a whole class to use at once. The
School Office is fully automated and has access to the Internet. (See Internet Policy)
COUNSELLOR
The school
has a Guidance Counsellor based at our school 2.5
days per week. Teachers who have a concern about a student will speak to the
parent to arrange an interview with the Counsellor, who
will then arrange for some testing procedures. Parents can also ask to speak to
the Counsellor concerning their child or to ask for
parenting guidance.
CORE VALUES
The school
has developed a set of core values that underpin the work of the school.
- Spirit
of co-operation
- Happy
and safe environment
- Open
and effective communication
- Striving
for full potential
- Quality
teaching and learning
- Respecting and appreciating differences
CREDIT CARDS
The school
has Merchant Banking facilities for Visa, MasterCard & Bankcard. If you wish to use a credit card to pay for
excursions, school camps and school contributions etc. then please enquire at
the office.
CURRICULUM
The six key
learning areas are English, Mathematics, Science & Technology, Personal
Development Health and Physical Education, Creative Arts and Human Society and
Its Environment.
For each of
these curriculum areas there are syllabus documents and guidelines from the NSW
Department of Education and Training and the NSW Board of Studies. Copies of
these documents are kept in the school library.
DENTAL
Every child
at the school receives a free dental inspection. These inspections are available for every
child in Kindergarten to Year 6. There is also a free dental clinic at Hurstville, which provides basic dental treatment. Appointments are necessary. To make an appointment
please call 1300 134 226.
DISCOS
The school
holds discos throughout the year, sometimes at lunch time or at night. Discos are held in the school’s hall and we
welcome parents to participate.
DISCIPLINE
The school
has a discipline policy that has been developed by the school’s Student Welfare
Committee. Parents should feel free to
ask for a copy of the policy at the school’s main office.
Good behaviour
A reward
system of bronze, silver and gold awards operates in the school to encourage
and recognize good behaviour in class and in the
playground. Awards are given each week
at Stage Assemblies.
Misbehaviour
Children
whose behaviour is unacceptable will be treated
firmly and fairly. The school has in
operation a system of levels that children are placed on according to the
degree of misbehaviour. The NSW Department of Education and Training
gives schools the authority to suspend or exclude students for serious breaches
of misbehaviour which include,
vandalism, possession of drugs or weapons.
EARLY LEAVE PASS
If a child
is leaving school early for the day we ask that the parent or the person taking
the child, come to the school office and complete an early leave pass before
collecting the child from the classroom.
EDUCATION WEEK
Education
week is nominated by the NSW Department of Education and Training each year to
encourage awareness of current issues in education. During this week the community is invited to
spend time in the school. Education week
is now held mid Term 2.
EMAIL
The
Department of Education & Training has supplied each school with an email
address. Please use carlton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
if necessary.
ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Our E.S.L.
teachers assist children whose first language is not English. The teachers help these children to learn as
much of the work as possible.
ENROLMENT
Students
who are 6 years or older can enrol any time during
the school year. If transferring to or
from another school, a transfer certificate is required to enter another Public
School. See Kindergarten Enrolment
It is
necessary to produce the child’s birth certificate/passport and the new Immunisation History Statement when enrolling.
EXCURSIONS
Class
excursions take place regularly as a basis for learning. A permission note containing all the
necessary information is sent home and must be signed by the parent or guardian
and returned to the class teacher before the day of the excursion. Children are asked to wear sensible shoes, to
wear school uniform, a school hat and to bring their lunch in a named plastic
bag, unless stated otherwise.
EXECUTIVE OF THE SCHOOL
The school
has the following executives:
- Principal Mr.
Patterson
- Deputy Principal Mr. Ward
- Deputy Principal Mrs. Sadleir
- Assistant Principal Mrs. Aitken
- Assistant Principal Mr. Granger
- Assistant Principal Ms. Rasmussen
- Assistant Principal
- Administration Manager Mrs. Austin
FITNESS – Kindergarten to Year 6
All classes
participate in a regular fitness program each week. Activities include running, aerobics,
skipping, ball skills, obstacle course, endurance and strength activities. Each
term we run a program called Dance to Be Fit and one stage at a time is involed. This program is organized and conducted by an
outside instructor and we charge the students a small fee.
FUND RAISING
The
Community Club organizes various fund raising activities throughout the
year. Major fund raising is built around
a program incorporating the following: a chocolate drive, stage cake days,
Mother’s and Father’s Day stalls, a school fete, walkathon, raffle, auction and
other small projects. The money is
donated back to the school to be used for purchasing resources for the school.
GENERAL ASSISTANT
The General
Assistant is employed five days and is involved with the maintenance of the
school grounds, general repairs and building maintenance.
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
We
recognize the important role some grandparents have within the family. Occasionally, we hold special events, such as
Grandparents’ Day. Grandparents are also
welcome to attend school assemblies, listen to children read and help in ways
they feel comfortable. Please speak to
your class teacher if you’d like to help.
GREEK SCHOOL
Children
from Greek background have the opportunity to attend Greek language classes
held at the school twice a week after school hours.
HATS
Hats are to
be worn everyday during play hours, at sport and on excursions. A variety of school hats is available from
the Uniform Shop. The school policy is: “No
hat -Shade Play”. Children are
encouraged to stay in the shade on very hot days. Please ensure your child’s full name is
written clearly inside the hat.
HEAD LICE
Unfortunately from time to time there are out breaks of Head
Lice in the school. Head lice are very contagious and spread quickly when large
groups of people are working closely together.
For
full treatment for head lice.
1.
The child’s hair should be covered with the head lice
solution and left overnight.
2.
The next morning the hair should be washed with special
shampoo that comes with the head lice treatment.
3.
The hair should be combed with a special steel comb
(need to purchase with the treatment) to remove all traces of lice/eggs.
4.
All clothes, linen, hairclips, cushions etc that the
child comes in contact needs to be washed in hot water.
5.
Importantly the treatment should be repeated one week
later.
Please note the
child’s hat/s should be placed in plastic bag for up to 5 days and not worn.
We would ask that all parents check their child’s hair
especially the back of the neck for small white specs which are the head lice
eggs.
Please go to Google and type in NSW Health Head Lice for more
information.
HIGH SCHOOL
Information
regarding High School placements is received at the school around June each
year. High School placement is still
largely determined by the zoning system but Selective High Schools are open to
all Year 6 students throughout N.S.W. For selective schools children must sit
for a special examination to determine suitability. The final placement forms
are issued to parents during November each year.
The end of
term holiday dates (they are inclusive) for 2005 and 2006
2005
Easter Mid
Winter Spring Summer
to to to to
2006
to to to to
HOME READING
Children in
Kindergarten to Year 4 are involved in Home Reading. At the beginning of the year children and
parents sign a contract to join the Home Reading Program. Children are then allowed to take a book home
to read to someone. Children return the
book the next day either with a comment from the parent or a completed
worksheet.
HOME SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER
An officer
from the Department of Education calls at the school each term, to check
absences recorded by teachers and follows up any consistent patterns of
lateness or unexplained absences by students.
HOMEWORK
We believe
that:
- Children learn well if their
parents are interested in their learning and try to help them at home.
- Parents can help their children
by talking about school activities and supervising homework tasks.
- Homework should never be given
“just to keep the children quiet”.
- Homework should be appropriate
to the child’s age and relevant to the knowledge and developing skills of
the child.
GUIDELINES FOR HOMEWORK
Kindergarten
- Library Borrowing
- Home
Years 1 & 2
- Library Borrowing
- Home
- Language activity once a week –
may not be a written task
Years 3 and 4 – 30 minutes each day
- Library Borrowing
- Homework tasks 10 to 15 minutes
for four nights a week – may be in all subject areas but emphasis will be
on English and Mathematics.
Years 5 and 6 – 40 minutes each day
- Library Borrowing
- Reading 15 to 20 minutes for
four night a week
- Homework tasks for 20 to 25
minutes for four nights a week – may be in all subject areas but emphasis
will be on English and Mathematics.
Types of Homework
- Informal e.g. Reading Library
books
- Formal Spelling, Mathematics,
Science
- Home
- Extension or creative work
- Projects
We believe that after school activities such as
Community Language school, music, dance, swimming,
sports and clubs for children are important educational activities and children
should be encouraged to participate in these where ever their interest may
be. Everyday family tasks such as
shopping, cooking or planning for weekends can all be educational experiences.
IMMUNISATION
This is a
safeguard to positive health care and we suggest that you consult your doctor
concerning protection against Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Polio and
Tetanus. Children entering school are
required to have an Immunisation History Certificate
from the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
(ACIR) stating a complete or incomplete record of immunisation.
These certificates are sent to parents once a child has received the
vaccination due at four years of age.
INTERNET
The school
has the Internet installed in each classroom, the office and the school
library. For children to use the
Internet they must have a contract signed by their parents. The Internet has a protection
facility on it that blocks children from getting into sensitive sites.
KEYBOARD MUSIC CLASSES
Children
have the opportunity to learn the keyboard in classes held at the school. Please contact the school office for further
details
KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENT
When
enrolling your child please ensure that you complete the form fully so the
school has all the necessary information.
Kindergarten children must turn FIVE years old by 31st July,
in the year they start, in order to be enrolled. Enrolments for Kindergarten are taken in the
second half of the year preceding the year the child
will start, or at the beginning of the school year. It is best to enroll your child the year
before he or she starts school. You will
need to complete an enrolment form, bring proof of your child’s age (birth
certificate, if born in
KINDERGARTEN – FIRST DAY
Kindergarten
children are usually given an appointed day and time of arrival in the first or
second week of Term 1.
Your child
will need:
- A school bag which he/she can
easily open and recognize
- A snack or fruit for ‘Fruit Break’(recess) at
- A sandwich, a drink and some
fruit for ‘big lunch’at
- An old shirt (labelled) to protect your child’s uniform during
art/craft, optional
- A key tag or small tag hung
from the bag to enable the child to identify his/her bag
PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING YOUR CHILD OWNS.
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
Children
have the opportunity to learn a language other than English for two hours each
week. We offer Arabic, Macedonian,
Mandarin and Maori to those children who have these cultural backgrounds. We
have a non-native Indonesian program for the rest of the students.
LATE NOTE
If a child
is late to school, please bring the child to the office to complete a late note
form before she/he goes to the classroom.
Children consistently late for school will be entered as partial
absences on the class role and a Home School Liaison Officer may be called to
investigate.
LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM
The
Learning Support Team is made up of English Second Language Teachers, Reading
Recovery Teachers, and a Support Teacher Learning Assistance Teacher. These teachers support children with learning
difficulties, teach English to students or help students who need extension. The
teachers support the learning that occurs in the classroom. Please contact the
school if you have any questions about this service.
LIBRARY
The library
contains a wide collection of books and is staffed by a teacher librarian five
days a week. We strongly encourage
children to borrow books and ask parents to ensure that books are cared for and
returned on time. A library bag, which can
be purchased from the school, helps to protect books when they are being taken
to and from school. Kindergarten
children are provided with a library bag as part of the class resource
fee. The library is computerized and we
use a Bar Code borrowing system that tells the school what books have been
borrowed. The Internet is also installed
in the library for use with classes only.
LOST PROPERTY
Lost
property eventually finds its way to the school office, however please check
with your child’s class teacher first.
Please label everything that your child brings to school with
your child’s full name e.g. child’s bag, lunch box and school clothes so these
can be returned if lost.
LUNCH
Lunch is
from
The first
ten minutes is spent eating lunch in the classroom. Children can bring lunch from home or it can
be ordered from the canteen. It is
important that lunch be nutritious and appealing.
Please label all lunch boxes and plastic
drink bottles clearly with your child’s name.
MATHS OLYMPIAD
Children in
Stage 3 have the opportunity to participate in a mathematics competition called
the Maths Olympiad.
This competition involves the children doing a series of maths tests/tasks over a period of a term.
MEDICATION
If a child
is on medication the parent must call at the school office and discuss the
problem with the staff or the Principal. If the medication is allowed to be
administered a permission note to administer medicines must be completed,
before any medicines can be administered.
Parents and carers are to deliver all
medications to the school office, excepting asthma puffers for children in
Years 3-6. Please make sure the medicine
box/bottle contains the child’s name, class, the time for medication and the
amount of medicine to be given. The school maintains an asthma register for
children whose details have been provided.
MESSAGES
Occasionally
parents may need to ring the school to give an important message to their
child. All attempts will be made to find
your child and convey the message to him or her. Please ring before
MEETINGS
The
teachers meet every Wednesday morning at
MEET THE TEACHER
This is an
informative meeting for parents which is held soon
after the commencement of the school year.
As well as meeting your child’s teacher and other parents, you will hear
about classroom organisation, homework, rules,
expectations, excursions and ways you can help your child and be involved with
their learning. This is not the time for an individual interview about your
child’s progress.
MOBILE PHONES
Mobile
phones are not permitted at school unless given permission by the Principal.
Mobile phones are very expensive items and if lost or stolen will cause your
child distress. Mobile phones also give your child access to people that the
school has no control over.
MONEY
All money
sent to school should be in an envelope marked with your child’s name and
class, together with the excursion note or a note with the reason for money. This
should be given to the class teacher as soon as the child enters the class in
the morning. Receipts will be issued for
some of the main requests i.e. class resources, school contributions and camp
payments.
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
- Encourages acceptance and
respect for multicultural diversity
- Promotes multicultural programs
throughout the curriculum
- Places emphasis on cultural programmes such as dance, music & visual arts
- Strives for equity and
excellence for all children.
NEWSLETTER
Each
Thursday the school newsletter is sent home with the youngest child in each
family. The newsletter contains many
important messages. Please feel free to
telephone, or call in, to find out more about items of interest in the newsletter. We would ask you to make sure your child
brings home the newsletter each week.
NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
It is the
policy of the Department of Education and Training that smoking is not
permitted inside the school grounds and buildings. All staff, parents and visitors are to
comply.
NURSE
The
Community Health nurse visits the school to provide routine health checks to
those children who have enrolled in a
O.C. CLASSES
Opportunity
Classes for Years 5 and 6 students are for intellectually gifted children who
are performing at a very high academic level.
These classes are located at
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
The school
encourages good communication between parents and teachers. Formal parent teacher interviews are arranged
at the end of term one or early in Term 2.
Parents are very welcome to contact their child’s teacher to arrange an
interview any time throughout the year.
PARENTS & CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
Our school
has an active Parents & Citizens Association. The P & C meets every 2nd
Tuesday of the month, commencing at
PARENT PARTICIPATION
We
encourage parents to PARTICIPATE in their children’s education. Ways you can participate:
- Ask about your child’s progress.
- Attend P & C meeting and/or
Community Club meetings.
- Attend social functions.
- Help around the school with
reading, maths, writing, art/craft, covering
books and other activities.
- Discuss homework with your
child.
- Attend the Sports and Swimming
Carnivals.
- Work on school committees.
- Suggest to the Principal areas
for change.
PARKING
We ask all
parents not to use the playground for pickup and dropping off of children. We also ask that parents do not double park in front of the school gates or park illegally
in the bus zone or other marked areas. The safety of pedestrians and motorists
is promoted by the school.
PEER MEDIATION
We have a
peer mediation program in the school.
This program involves the training of students in Years 5 to 6 as peer
mediators. Once trained, students are rostered onto the playground at lunchtime to help deal with
any playground disputes.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Class and
individual photographs are taken once a year and are pre-purchased through the
school. At regular intervals family
group photos are taken on a weekend and profits raised are donated to the
school.
PLAY GROUP
Each year
the school conducts a playgroup for children who are intending to enrol at Carlton Public School and who meet the following
criteria: (1) have not been to Pre-school at all, (2) have a language problem
(3) have a speech problem or (4) do not speak English at all. The playgroup sessions are conducted on four
afternoons in Term 4.
PLAYGROUND HAPPENINGS
The school
has a program of playground happenings which are organised
events that occur at lunchtime each week for participation and the entertainment
of the students. Examples of playground
happenings are discos, face painting, tennis clinics, and volleyball matches
etc.
PRINCIPAL
Our
Principal Mr Patterson is pleased to talk with the
families of
READING
At
Accelerated
This program operates in Years 4 to 6 and children set their own goals
for reading a certain number of books that attract points. Children having read
their books complete quizzes on the computer.
Reading Recovery is a program for Year 1 children who are
having difficulty with reading. A
teacher works with children on an individual basis for 30 minutes each day for
approximately 18 weeks.
Home Reading operates for Kindergarten to Year 4. Each night children take a book home and read
to someone. Parents report how well
their child reads. A special Home Reading
bag is provided for this.
Class Libraries.
In each classroom we are establishing class libraries stocked with a
range of high interest books. These
books can be read when children finish their work or in free reading time.
School Library.
RECONCILIATION WEEK
Each year
the school recognises the importance of Aboriginal
culture and history through reconciliation activities. Reconciliation Week is usually held in June
of each year.
REPORTS
The NSW Department of Education along with the Federal Government have called for simpler ‘plain English’ student reports. Over the next year schools in NSW will work on developing their reporting processes including a new half yearly and yearly report.
In the meantime, the school has moved away from ‘profile folders’ to reporting student progress under broader categories. For example in English ‘talking and listening’, ‘reading’ and ‘writing’. This report shows the progress your child is making towards outcomes.
The graph under each KLA displays your child’s progress. The grey shaded bar represents the range of achievement of all students in the year in English and Maths. Your child’s achievement is shown by a dot.
Eg: English
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
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B |
P |
A |
B |
P |
A |
B |
P |
A |
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ŸèYour child’s Achievement |
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Beginning –(B) The student attempts but does not yet demonstrate expected skills, knowledge and understanding in their class work.
Progressing – (P) The student is increasing their use of skills, knowledge and understanding with some independent success in their class work.
Achieved – (A) The student can apply expected skills, knowledge and understanding independently with effective results.
ROAD SAFETY
Road Safety
rules are taught as part of the Physical Development, Health, Physical Education syllabus. We encourage all parents to
discuss Road Safety with their children. Each year we have a “Walk Safely to
School Day” where parents are encouraged to practise
the road safety rules with their children as they walk to school together.
RULES
Rules are
made for the children’s protection, well-being and enjoyment of life and
respect for school property. Each class
at the beginning of the year makes a set of class rules. Children are encouraged to be co-operative,
friendly, helpful and well behaved at
Our School rules are the 3 c’s
1.
Care for yourself
2.
Care for others
3.
Care for the school environment
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
The
Administration Officers in our school’s office area undertake reception and
secretarial duties, banking and computing as well as first aid and a hundred
and one other jobs. They assist teachers
with the care of children, enrolment, the preparation of lesson materials and
the maintenance and storage of equipment. The Administration Manager supervises
the officers and is responsible for the accounting procedures within the school
with the guidance of the Principal.
Should you need to contact the school for any reason please phone the
school on 9587 3717 or fax us on 9553 8307.
SCHOOL BAGS
The well
fitting backpack type of bag is best for children’s backs and shoulder. During lessons bags are hung on hooks outside
each classroom. Please label children’s
bags on the inside. No child’s name
should appear on the outside for child protection reasons.
SCHOOL BOUNDARIES
- Botany St to the South
- Railway Parade to the East
- Queen
SCHOOL CAPTAINS/PREFECTS
At the end
of each year the Year 3,4 & 5 children have an
opportunity to vote for a girl and a boy captain for the next school year. These captains remain permanent all
year. Prefects are elected on a rotating
basis each term from the Year 6 group of students. Captains and prefects set a good example for
all the children by their positive behaviour and
attitude. They help teachers, guide
visitors, assist with assembly, have office and canteen duty and are generally
required to help when called upon.
SCHOOL CROSSING
A school
crossing is patrolled on
SCHOOL COUNCIL
This year
the School Council consists of eleven members.
The Principal and President of the
P & C (who is appointed at the Annual Meeting of the P & C),
three staff members, five parents as well as one community member. The total
membership could be up to 13. Elections are held every two years. The School Council meets approximately four
times a year to review the school’s finances and to discuss whole school
issues.
SCHOOL HOURS
These are: Kindergarten to Year
(Kindergarten finishes at
Fruit
Break
Lunch
SCHOOL OPEN DAY
Each year
during Education Week a day is allocated for parents to visit the school and
see their children at work. Parents can
take the opportunity to look around the school, see their children’s work and
view any displays.
SCRIPTURE
On
Wednesday mornings for 30 minutes children in Year 1-6 can receive religious
instruction from representatives of the following faiths:
- Anglican/Protestant
- Greek Orthodox
- Roman Catholic
- Islam Religion
Those
children who do not attend scripture classes are supervised by a teacher and
have structured lessons. If you do not
wish your child to attend scripture, you must send a note to the school or
indicate this on the enrolment form.
SICKNESS AT SCHOOL
Occasionally
children become sick at school. They are
placed in the sick bay and observed. If
it becomes obvious that they need the care of a parent, a call is made to home
or work. The same applies in the case of
an injury unless immediate attention has to be sought. Then, the school will arrange for an
ambulance if the child is in need of urgent medical assistance. Please do not send your child to school if
he/she is unwell.
SPEED LIMIT
The speed
limit for cars near our school is 40kph.
Please drive safely when near the school.
SPORT
K- 2 Individual teachers take their own
class for sport, games, gross motor activities, etc. Stage sport is arranged
for Kindergarten and Years 1 & 2 at a set time each week. We offer tennis
and basket ball at different times during the year.
Years 3-6 Students are able to select from a
range of sports to be played for one hour each Friday between
Primary
Schools Sport Association (PSSA)
PSSA
involves children going away from the school and playing against other
schools.
Summer Cricket and Softball
Winter Soccer, Netball, OZ Tag
Sports
Carnivals (Years 3 – 6)
·
Swimming Early Term 1
·
Athletics Early Term 3
·
Cross
Country Term 2
Emphasis is
on participation and events cater for all. Non-swimmers and athletes as well as
competent performers are encouraged to participate.
Children
are then selected from the Year 3 – 6 carnivals to represent the school at Zone
and Area Carnivals. School House Colors
are Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green.
Children compete to win the House Cup for Athletics and the House Shield
for Swimming.
STEWART HOUSE
Stewart House
provides holidays at Curl Curl for needy children and
the school can nominate children to attend. We support this charity by
collecting old clothes throughout the year and we support their fund raising
activities.
STUDENT
REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC)
The Student
Representative Council is made up of elected class representatives from Years 2
-6 and meets regularly to develop leadership skills and consider matters of
interest and make recommendations to the Principal.
SWIMMING
A swimming
program is offered in Term Four for children in Years 2 to 6 with Year 2 children having the
priority. The Learn to Swim Program runs
each day for two weeks in Term Four.
Children of all abilities are taught to swim. There is a charge for pool entry and bus fare
but no charge for the swimming instruction.
In Term 2 we offer a Learn to Swim classes for
children Years 3 to 6 who have poor swimming skills.
TRANSFERRING
A transfer
certificate is issued when a child leaves to enrol in
another
UNIFORMS
VALUABLES
Apart from
a watch on the wrist, valuables should not be brought to school. This includes items of jewellery,
toys and expensive items that children may break or lose at school.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Each family
is asked to help the school by paying a voluntary school contribution. The donation is $50 for families with one
child only or $70 for families with two or more children. This amount is to be
given to the class teacher and will be recorded in the class money folder.
WEBSITE
The school
has an excellent website that provides information on the school in general,
student work, curriculum, policies and much more. The address for the web site
is www.carlton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS
From time
to time, various informative workshops are held at the school on a wide range
of topics, for example; Technology,