Information

Booklet 2021

Table of Contents Network Meetings for Wellbeing .......................................................................................................... 5 Oracy ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Renaissance Reading ............................................................................................................................ 6 Policies and Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 6 Term Dates 2021 .................................................................................................................................... 7 School Hours .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Korowal School Staff ............................................................................................................................. 9 Class Events ......................................................................................................................................... 11 The Role of Parents and Communication ......................................................................................... 12 Important Information ......................................................................................................................... 14 Collection of Students ......................................................................................................................... 17 Transport Information ......................................................................................................................... 19 Please take the time to read this document. In it you will find important information regarding

dates, the role that you have as parents and members of the school community, some of our school policies and administrative details. Whilst we endeavour to adhere to published dates,

sometimes changes are necessary. These changes are usually published via Korowal School’s Skoolbag App.

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Network Meetings for Wellbeing "At Korowal School we have developed a systemic response to Wellbeing matters for our student community. This way of working recognises individuals in relation to their family, peers, school, broader society and culture rather than in isolation from these relationships and contexts. We have implemented a Collaborative Network Model of care since 2019. This method implements a relational philosophy and is based on an understanding that in the end, individualism is not an adequate basis for living a good life. (Mclead, 2013). " Central to our approach are Network Meetings. These value the opportunity for all voices to be heard and included within decision making processes and has been developed out of the Open Dialogue approach. Here, the child/adolescent is at the centre of the conversation, with parents and other key figures in the child’s life also present. This may include their Year Mentor or Class Teacher, and the Wellbeing Coordinator as facilitator. Network meetings are reliant on the inherent values of the School being activated. Relationships, compassion, equity, respect, empathy, gratitude, commitment, resilience and critical thinking are our foundations. Network meetings also provide a space for key Oracy Skills to be developed in the context of Wellbeing and Emotional Intelligence. We support students to use their own voice in the context of their own lives, and to trust the processes in place. Through Network meetings we provide a response to wellbeing issues that recognises the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in a collaborative process. The feedback to date has been positive, with parents commenting that they have heard from their children in ways that they have not previously, and that this is a unique approach in schools. The staff experience is also positive, as all voices are heard with key people participating in the same conversation. The students are supported and witness the care and concern of their family and teachers.

Oracy There are many reasons for prioritising the teaching of Oracy at Korowal. Oracy is a term coined in 1965 by Professor Andrew Wilkinson at Birmingham University to define ‘the ability to use the oral skills of speaking and listening.’ It places the importance of speaking alongside literacy and numeracy. We are committed to developing capacity in our students so that they are confident participants, capable of engaging in conversation and critical argument, while expressing themselves fluently and cohesively in any situation. The skill to listen and accommodate myriad perspectives is central to oracy. In 2021 we embark on our third year of Oracy at Korowal. As more staff become trained in our program, Oracy is being layered into all stages. We teach many of the skills through games, then exercise these skills through the expression of thoughts and ideas in pairs, small groups and whole class discussions, the presentation of projects, and in tutorials with our senior students.

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We want our students to be informed, compassionate and discerning voices as they emerge into the adult world. In our democracy, voices for social justice and ethical practices are essential. Learning ‘to talk’ and ‘through talk’ have never been more important in developing qualities that modern workplaces depend upon.

Renaissance Reading All students from Years 7-12 are engaged in Renaissance Reading. This program is designed to assess, monitor, develop and engage students in the enjoyment of reading and interacting with texts. At the start, students sit an online assessment of their reading level. This then provides diagnostic tools for teachers to reach a clearer understanding of where the students may need support with their reading. Students then experience the program in a practical sense every day via a 20 minute period of reading books of their choosing from within their reading level range. When they finish each book they complete a short online quiz (which provides instant analytic feedback both for the student and their teachers) before they move on to another book. The Renaissance Reading period takes place between Periods 3 and 4 from Monday to Friday. Having run this for semester 2 in 2020, we have observed that the students’ ownership of this time and process, their increased enjoyment of reading, their registration of their improvement in reading and comprehension, is having a positive result.

Policies and Procedures The complete suite of School policies are available upon request at the office. A selection of student related policies are also available directly through our website. All parents and students are expected to comply with the policies of the School. Our aim is to support all students to meet these requirements. Please note that our goals are to provide a safe and secure environment for all members of the School community and that restorative practices are at the heart of our wellbeing policy. Parents/guardians will be contacted when appropriate. Physical punishment is strictly forbidden. Our manner and tone of communication may become more formal when dealing with serious complaints or issues under our Policies and Procedural guidelines. We work to ensure that all matters are dealt with according to these guidelines. We ask that families and students familiarise themselves with these policies.

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Term Dates 2021

Term 1 Thursday 28 January First day for Students Years 1-12

Tuesday 2 February First day for Kindy Students

Thursday 1 April End of Term – Last day for Students

Term 2 Tuesday 20 April First day for Students

Friday 18 June End of Term – Last day for Students

Term 3 Tuesday 13 July First day for Students

Friday 27 August Prep for Open Day – Pupil Free Day Students K-10

Saturday 28 August Open Day & Fair

Friday 17 September End of Term – Last day for Students

Term 4 Wednesday 6 October First day for Students

Friday 29 October High School Pupil Free Day – Staff Preparation for Pathways

Monday 1 November Pathways New Academic Year

Tuesday 7 December End of Term – Last day for Students

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School Hours

Start and Finish Times Kindy to Year 6 9:25 am to 3:15pm - Monday to Friday Year 7 to Year 10 9:15 am to 3:30pm - Monday to Friday Pathways Varies according to timetable between 8:30am to 4:20pm

Recess Kindergarten 11:15am to 11:45am Year 1 – 12 11:15am to 11:45am

Lunch K - 6 1:45pm to 2:25pm - Monday to Friday Year 7 – 12 1:55pm to 2:25pm - Monday to Friday

Please note: • Please support students to arrive at school well prepared and on time. All students K-

12 who arrive late must report to the Office and receive a “late slip”. This is needed for accurate roll keeping.

• Supervision is provided in the Library from 8:15am – 9:00am. This is intended only for students who cannot arrive on or after 9am.

• Before school playground supervision is from 9:00am – 9:25am. • As Pathways Students run on a flexible timetable, Pathways Students must sign in and

out each day using the Pathways Sign in and out book located on the front office verandah. If Pathways students are late to a class or leaving early from a class, they must also obtain a late slip or early leaver slip from the school office.

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Korowal School Staff

Executive Team Principal: Barbara Fitzgerald Deputy Principal: Bec Finch Business Manager: Mel Williams

Whole School Coordinators Staff Professional Development & Oracy Coordinator Louise Dungate IT & Academic Continuity Coordinator Jason Carthew PDHPE Coordinator Kizz Boyd Wellbeing Coordinator Sarah Farrell-Whelan

Primary Staff Primary School Coordinator: Talulah Vane

Class Teachers:

Kindergarten Jodie Foster Year 1 Anna Summers Year 2 Clare Laws Year 3 Rita Wheatley Year 4 Karen Arkley-Smith Year 5 Elise Alt Year 6 Sarah McGowan

Teachers’ Aides: Robyn Spark, Chris Abel, Nathanael Hunter, Trish Fitzgerald

Specialist Teachers:

Teacher Librarian Maria Formica

PS Japanese Louise Dungate & Harumi Hayakawa

PS Primary Art Talulah Vane & Cate Dudley

PS PE Kizz Boyd

PS Music Kim Poole

PS Integration Teacher Meaghan Blattman

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High School Staff

Year Year Mentor: Stage Advisor: 7 Kizz Boyd Andy O’Doherty (Stage 4) 8 Anne Mashal Andy O’Doherty (Stage 4) 9 Barbara Hall & Andrew Ireland Kim Poole (Stage 5) 10 Mark Thomas Kim Poole (Stage 5) Pathways Rick Morris & Jason Carthew Jason Carthew

High School Subject Teachers: English Lisa Harding, Greg Brooks, Kelly Wyburd Maths Rick Morris, Mark Thomas, Andy O’Doherty Science Sharon Harris, Andy O’Doherty, Mark Thomas HSIE Barbara Hall, Greg Brooks Music Kim Poole Drama Kelly Wyburd Japanese Louise Dungate Multimedia Jason Carthew Art Anne Mashal, Andrew Ireland Tech Mandatory Andrew Ireland, Anne Mashal, Jason Carthew Commerce & Work Ed Lisa Taylor Studies of Religion Barbara Hall Chemistry Andy O’Doherty Business Studies Lisa Taylor Society & Culture Kelly Wyburd PDHPE Kizz Boyd & Year Mentors

Teachers’ Aides: Helen Curry, Robyn Spark

Specialist Teachers:

Teacher Librarian Maria Formica

HS Integration Teacher Lisa Taylor

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Whole School Staff Administration Coordinator: Caroline Flack (Enrolment Registrar)

Principal’s Assistant: Jes Somerville

Office Admin: Deb Robertson, Cassie Prasad

Finance Assistant: Susan Pearce & Michelle Maunsell

Library Assistant: Felicity Moeckel-Hughes

Workplace Health & Safety: Alex Smithers, Mark Thomas & all staff

Bus Drivers: Col Robertson, Peter Turnbull & Nyla Thomas

Gardener: Justin Lovelock

Lab Tech & Maintenance: Alex Smithers

Class Events

Primary School Class Meetings: Early Term 1 Parent Teacher Interviews: End of Term 2 Written reports: End of Term 4 Excursions and camps: As advised by class teachers Bush School: At the end of each Term Intensive Swimming Scheme: Term 4 (cost is incorporated in fees)

High School Class meetings: Early Term 1 and as advised via Skoolbag App Yrs 7-10 Written reports: Term 2 and Term 4 Pathways Written reports: Term 2 and Term 3 Parent Interviews: Parent interviews follow the written reports Class Camps: As advised via Skoolbag App

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The Role of Parents and Communication Our School is based upon the strength of the relationships between teachers, students and parents. These relationships are fundamental to the wellbeing of the School as they contribute to the development of a sense of community. We are all here because of the students and it is in everyone’s best interest to make the experience positive and fulfilling. We believe that good communication and active participation in School events helps to maintain a successful School community. We require that the School’s values are held closely by the parents in supporting the students and the staff.

Class Meetings There are class meetings at the beginning of each calendar year. These meetings are an extremely important vehicle for establishing and building relationships between teachers and parents, and provide a venue for the parents of a class to meet. It is essential that each child is represented at these meetings, at which class and/or subject teachers outline the teaching program for the year and provide information about any camps and excursions to be undertaken. Student welfare, the class dynamic, special qualities that the class may have or be aiming to achieve, the structure of the school and ways in which you as parents can contribute to its well-being are amongst some of the other issues that may be raised. Questions and discussions are encouraged. As a consequence of attending these meetings, relationships between teachers and parents and amongst parents are strengthened. It is our experience that parents who do not attend miss the opportunity to make a contribution concerning class-based activities and the chance to build relationships.

Contact with Class Teachers In the event of you wishing to discuss any matter with your child’s teacher/s please phone the office to make an arrangement. The teacher concerned will return your call at his/her earliest possible opportunity. Our teachers welcome the opportunity to talk with you. Teachers can also be contacted by email; please note that our standard practice is to endeavor to respond within 3 working days. Emails are appropriate for passing on information or for requesting a meeting. Conversations will not be conducted via email. Urgent matters require a phone call to the Office. Staff are not required to open emails between 4pm on Fridays and 9am on Mondays. The address is: initial of first name followed by last name then @korowal.nsw.edu.au e.g. bfinch@korowal.nsw.edu.au It is required that students, families and carers will use electronic communication respectfully.

Interviews with Teachers & School Reports Reporting to parents occurs twice yearly. This includes written reports, interviews and records of interviews. Interviews with teachers regarding your child/ren’s educational goals and progress are held in Term 2 for children in K to 6 and Terms 2 & 4 for students in years 7 to 10, and Terms 2 & 3 for Pathways students. We strongly encourage you and your child to attend these interviews.

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Class Newsletters, Information, Dates for Important Events These are written by class/subject teachers as the need arises and are posted on the School's Skoolbag App. The app also emails families directly to advise of a new posting. Please check your emails regularly and let us know if you change your email address.

Skoolbag App Skoolbag App is an Application available for download on both android and Apple devices. The app allows families to keep up to date with events, important information and calendar dates through their mobile phones. The app also emails families directly to advise of a new posting. Parents can also elect to receive notifications directly to their mobile if they choose. To download the app, see the information sheet at the end of this booklet.

Opportunities to help/become involved At various times throughout the School year requests are made for help, usually via Skoolbag. These requests include:

• Needing help in the classroom, eg with reading, craft, maths groups, science • Fundraising Activities • Working Bees • This year we will have a sustainability focus • Open Day / Fair – We are looking for Open Day Coordinators to volunteer from each year group • We are currently seeking volunteers to join our:

o Garden Maintenance Group, o Bush Care Group, o Solar Energy Initiative Group

We have found that parents who become involved in these activities usually enjoy getting to know other members of the School community. Meaningful relationships are at the heart of our teaching praxis. Children learn from the examples that we as adults set in our ability and willingness to work constructively and co-operatively together. So, don’t be shy, come along and get involved! It is essential that all volunteers have a valid working with children check and have submitted their number and date of birth to the school office at least 1 week before the volunteer day.

COVID Update In 2021 we will continue to follow health advice relating to COVID-19 and some opportunities for engagement may be limited.

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Important Information Code of Conduct Open, respectful and collaborative relationships inform all our decisions at Korowal and as such we remind all stakeholders that it is important to treat all staff, students and parents with respect. Rude or insulting behaviour, including verbal and non-verbal aggression, relational aggression, abusive, threatening, intimidating or derogatory language and physical abuse or intimidation towards any members of the School community is unacceptable. You must not use information and communication technologies, such as email, mobile phones, text or instant messaging, blogs, social media sites and other websites to engage in this type of behaviour. We acknowledge that at times there may be grievances and for this purpose we have a Complaints and Grievances Policy.

Punctuality High school classes begin at 9:15am and Primary School Morning Circles begin at 9:25am. Students are required to be punctual. Students who arrive at school after PS Morning Circle or HS Morning Meeting will be required to report to the office and sign the attendance book and receive a late note which is handed to their teacher. It is also necessary to sign the same book if a student is leaving early.

Absences Parents and Carers are required to report their child’s absence to the school office. This can be done in any number of the following methods:

• Skoolbag App: Please complete the Absence Notification Form in Skoolbag App. This will automatically send a notification to the school office.

• Email: Please send an email to info@korowal.nsw.edu.au • Phone: Please call the school office on 4758 7466. • Note: Please send a written note with your child to school.

If you intend to take your child out of School for personal reasons (such as a holiday) during term time, you are required to complete an ‘Application for Exemption from Attendance at School’ form. Leave must be granted by the Principal. This is a legal requirement. If your child has been absent and we have not received an explanation, you will be sent an automated email. Unexplained absences (ie absences not explained within 7 days of the absence) need to be reported to the Federal Government when we complete the census return. Continuing absences will require communication with your child’s class teacher or year mentor. Ongoing absenteeism will require an attendance plan.

Sickness at School A sick student will be given a note by their class teacher and directed to go to the office. The student will be taken to the Recovery Room and allowed to rest for up to half an hour. If the student is not well enough to return to class after that time, the parent or caregiver will be contacted to take the student

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home. In some instances, when a student is obviously very unwell, the parent/caregiver will be contacted immediately. Korowal School do not administer any medication including Panadol/Nurofen unless your Parent/Carer has left a supply at the school office with instructions for administration. Students are not to carry medication in their school bag, or keep it in their locker.

Food Korowal actively promotes awareness of a healthy balanced diet. Children are not permitted to bring lollies, soft drinks, gum or chocolates to School. Such items will be taken for return at the end of the day. Glass bottles are a safety hazard and not appropriate for a school environment. Please bring a water bottle. Primary school children require a water bottle and a separate food container with some raw vegetables eg carrot, celery, cucumber, capsicum to eat during the sip and crunch break. Please note that fruit and nuts are not appropriate for sip and crunch as we do not have time to wash hands and clean desks. Details of this will be discussed at the class meetings. Students have a morning tea and a lunch break. We do have students with allergies and therefore have a strict policy of not sharing food.

Clothing Korowal students do not wear a School uniform. There is, however, a dress code. Students’ clothing needs to:

• be appropriate to a school setting. Short shorts and skirts are not suitable for a school setting, midriff is to be covered, and shoulders are to be covered when outdoors.

• enable freedom of movement without constant adjustments or exposure of underwear • provide adequate cover and sun protection • not contain negative messages or images, (this includes images of skulls) • include a hat which provides protection for face, ears and necks. Beanies are acceptable on

very cold days – with UV under 3 • include closed shoes throughout the year (it is strongly recommended that primary children wear

runners) • be labelled with your child's name.

Lost Property • All unnamed, unclaimed clothing and other articles are taken to a charity bin during each school

holiday break. Please check the lost property baskets near the PS entrance doors and in the HS locker area.

Mobile Phones Mobile Phones are to be switched off on arrival at school and only turned on when leaving. In exceptional circumstances, students need to seek permission from the Deputy Principal to have their phone

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switched on at school. A student who feels unwell or wants to go home needs to speak with their class teacher who may send them to the school office to contact their parent/carer. If a student is observed using a mobile phone for any purpose it will be kept in the front office until the end of the day. Pathways students are able to use their phones in the Pathways Common Room and in lessons with permission from the supervising teacher.

Excursions, Swimming Lessons and Carnivals Camps, excursions and carnivals are considered an integral part of the School curriculum. As such, participation is compulsory.

School Closure at Short Notice Bushfire In the event of a 'Catastrophic' warning forecast the School will be closed. Please check the Rural Fire Services website for up to date information regarding bushfires: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au We will make every effort to communicate with all families after we have complied with directions in the event of a fire at or near the School. Please take your instructions from the authorities when there are road closures etc. Please note that students will be directed to switch off mobile phones so that the networks do not become overloaded, impeding contact for emergency services.

Other adverse weather conditions, including snow As directed by emergency services. It is recommended that you check the Bureau of Meteorology website for weather information, especially snow.

Evacuation In the event that the School is directed by emergency services to evacuate the site for any reason, every effort will be made to contact families after we have complied with their directions. Please remember that at times of emergency means of communication may be hampered.

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Collection of Students Please inform your child's teacher if you are taking your child from School during School hours. Please inform the teacher on duty if collecting your child from the playground. Students leaving before the end of the School day must be met at the Office by a parent/carer and be signed out before leaving the premises. This is an essential requirement, relating to our duty of care, especially in the event of an emergency when all children must be accounted for. If your child feels unwell, they need to tell the teacher who will, if necessary, request that a parent/carer be called. Students are not permitted to use their mobile phones during the School day. We ask that you direct your child to go to the office if they need to call you.

Turning Circle Pick Up Times: Please adhere to the following pick up times to ease congestion in our Turning Circle:

3:15pm: Primary School 3:30pm: High School

Road Safety Our turning circle becomes very congested in the afternoons, visibility is not good and small children are still learning about road safety. It is therefore imperative that you either park your car and come to pick up your child or wait in your car at the “drop off and pick up” zone for immediate collection. If you park to collect your child, please hold your child’s hand whilst walking through the traffic area. Under no circumstances are children allowed to go to parked vehicles without supervision by a carer. It is unsafe to call him/her across to you. Please do not:

• park and leave your car along the straight edge of the turning circle, near the exit or on the corner,

• park between Hall Parade and the 1st white post on the left as you drive up to the turning circle, • park or stop in the area marked for the buses, deliveries, or in the disabled parking space unless

authorised to do so, • collect students from Queens Road or from the Hall Parade street entrance to our school. • drive around to the back of the School, without authorisation, as there is a lot of pedestrian traffic

before and after school. You are reminded that all traffic notices must be obeyed. Police regularly check the speed of traffic in the School vicinity and advise that they will pursue drivers onto the School grounds if necessary.

Ability Access Parking The accessible parking is indicated by traffic signs and is clearly marked. We have students, parents and visitors who may need to use this space at any time during the day. Please leave these spaces free for those who need them.

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Senior Students Driving to School All students who drive to school are required to park their vehicles off site. Any students receiving a lift from another student must submit a note with signed parental permission, acknowledging that parents are aware of the arrangement. This note is to be given to a Pathways Coordinator. When giving a lift to other students, the driver must be sure that the school has received signed parental permission for their passengers to travel with them.

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Transport Information Applications for train and bus opal cards are completed online at transportnsw.info/school-students. These passes are issued free to all eligible students. Once complete online, they are posted directly to the student’s home. We have 2 buses that provide transport for students to and from their home. We prioritise younger students, travelling furthest, for seats on our school buses. Our priority is to assist students in travelling to and from home. We are unable to accommodate transport to before and after school activities such as music lessons, sport practices or games. Changes to routine require 24 hours notice by ringing the school office or sending an email to info@korowal.nsw.edu.au.

Travelling to School

I live in: Primary School Students High School Students

Lithgow Students who live beyond Katoomba

need to either catch the train or organise their own transport to Katoomba and then board the Korowal School bus to

school. High School Students will need to catch the train to Hazelbrook Station and then board the Korowal School Bus to school.

See below for Korowal School Bus Run 3M schedule.

Hartley Mt Victoria Blackheath Medlow Bath Katoomba

The Korowal School Bus Route 1M runs from Katoomba to Korowal School.

See below for Korowal School Bus

Run 1M schedule

Leura Wentworth Falls Bullaburra Lawson

Hazelbrook See below for Korowal School Bus Run 3M schedule.

Woodford

The Korowal School Bus Route 2M runs from Emu Plains to Korowal School.

See below for Korowal School Bus

Run 2M schedule

High School Students will need to catch the train to Hazelbrook Station and then board the Korowal School Bus to school.

See below for Korowal School Bus

Run 3M schedule.

Linden Faulconbridge Springwood Valley Heights Warrimoo Blaxland Glenbrook Emu Plains

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Bus Schedules - Travelling to School Korowal School Bus Route 1M – (Katoomba to Korowal School) The Korowal School bus will drive from Katoomba to School, picking up at bus stops along the way and delivering children to the school library, where they will be supervised until 9am when playground supervision is available.

Katoomba: Gearin side of station 7.50am Leura: Leura Mall (children to congregate outside Teddy Sinclairs) 8.00am W’ Falls: bus stop just east of traffic lights at intersection of GWH & Blaxland Road 8.10am Lawson: bus stop GWH side of railway station, near traffic lights 8.15am Korowal School: 8.20am

Korowal School Bus Route 2M – (Emu Plains to Korowal School) The Korowal School bus will drive from Emu Plains to School, picking students up from bus stops along the highway. These children will be delivered to the turning circle.

Emu Plains: Train Station (Shops side of the station) 8.05am Glenbrook: Information Centre on Highway 8.20am Blaxland: Highway Bus stop under the Dr George Munroe Bridge 8.30am Valley Heights: Highway bus stop near Train Station 8.40am Springwood: outside of station, Station Street NOT Macquarie Street 8.50am Springwood: Ferguson Road, (white block of flats) 8.48am Faulconbridge: Highway bus stop near Train Station 8.55am

Korowal School Bus Route 3M – (Hazelbrook Station to Korowal School) The Korowal School bus will collect students from Hazelbrook station. The pick-up point is on the Cnr of Addington Road and Railway Parade, Hazelbrook.

Hazelbrook Station: 8.40am Korowal School: 8.50am Hazelbrook Station: 9.00am Korowal School: 9.10am

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Travelling Home from School

I live in: Primary School Students High School Students

Lithgow Students can catch the Korowal School Bus Route 4A to Katoomba.

Students need to either catch the train or

organise their own transport from Katoomba home.

Students will need to catch the Korowal School Bus Route 3A to Hazelbrook Station and then catch the train home.

Hartley Mt Victoria Blackheath Medlow Bath Katoomba

The Korowal School Bus Route 4A runs from Korowal School to Katoomba. Students will need to catch the Public

Bus 690K to a bus stop closest to their home and walk home.

Leura Wentworth Falls Bullaburra

The Korowal School Bus Route 1A runs from Korowal School to Katoomba

Lawson

Hazelbrook Students who live on the South Side of Hazelbrook Station can catch Korowal

School Bus Run 3A to Hazelbrook Station and then walk home.

Woodford

The Korowal School Bus Route 2A runs from Korowal School to Emu Plains.

Students will need to catch the Public Bus 685H to a bus stop closest to their

home and walk home.

Linden Faulconbridge Springwood Valley Heights

Students will need to catch the Korowal School Bus Route 3A to Hazelbrook Station and then catch the train home.

Warrimoo Blaxland Glenbrook Emu Plains

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Bus Schedules - Travelling Home from School

Korowal School Bus Route 1A – (Korowal School to Katoomba) The bus driver will drive from Korowal School dropping students off at designated bus stops along the highway.

Lawson: GWH, near Honour Avenue bus stop 3.20pm Lawson: GWH near Lawson Street 3.23pm Bullaburra: GWH near Boronia Road 3.25pm

Korowal School Bus Route 2A – (Korowal School to Emu Plains) The bus driver will drive from Korowal School dropping students off at designated bus stops along the highway.

Faulconbridge: Highway bus stop opposite the Train Station 3.40pm Springwood: Ferguson Road 3.43pm Springwood: outside of station, Station Street NOT Macquarie Street 3.45pm Valley Heights: Bus stop opposite train station on the highway 4.00pm Blaxland: Highway Bus stop near the train station 4.05pm Glenbrook: Bus stop between the intersections on the oval side of the highway 4.10pm Emu Plains: Train Station 4.25pm

Korowal School Bus Route 3A – (Korowal School to Hazelbrook Station) The bus driver will drive students who live beyond Katoomba from Korowal School to Hazelbrook station. Students need to be outside the canteen at 3.25pm to catch this bus. Korowal School Bus Route 4A – (Korowal School to Katoomba) The bus driver will drive from Korowal School dropping students off at designated bus stops along the highway.

W' Falls: bus stop just west of traffic lights at intersection of GWH & Blaxland Road 4.00pm Leura: outside Leura Garage Cafe, Railway Parade 4.10pm Katoomba: Gearins side of station 4.15pm

Public Bus 690K – (Redgum Avenue Bus Stop to Katoomba) The public bus (690K) will depart from Redgum Avenue bus stop at 3:44pm and travel to Katoomba via:

• Blue Hills at Hall Pde, Hazelbrook • Oaklands Rd at Glendarrah St, Hazelbrook • Badgerys Cres at Queens Rd, Lawson • GWH opp Lawson Station • GWH opp Bullaburra Station • Wilson Park, GWH, Wentworth Falls

• WWF Cemetry, GWH, Wentworth Falls • GWH after Valley Rd, Wentworth Falls • Leura Station • BM Hosp, Woodlands Rd Katoomba • Parke St, near Coles, Katoomba

Public Bus 685H – (Redgum Avenue Bus Stop to Springwood) The public bus (685H) will depart from Redgum Avenue bus stop at 3:40pm and travel to Springwood via:

• Blue Hills Rd, Hazelbrook • Oaklands Rd at Glendarrah St, Hazelbrook • Hazelbrook Shops, GWH, Hazelbrook • GWH, opp Woodford Station, Woodford

• Linden Station, GWH, Linden • GWH, opp Faulconbridge Station,

Faulconbridge • Springwood Station

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Skoolbag App Instructions Korowal School use Skoolbag App for all communications with parents. Parents can

download the app and utilise the functions available within the app. It is not essential that

Parents download the app, however all families will still receive email communication

through Skoolbag. Please keep your eye out in your inbox or spam for emails from

Korowal.

Downloading the app

iPhone & iPad Users 1. Click the ‘App Store’ icon on your Apple device

2. Type ‘Skoolbag’ in the search

iPhone users: When the app appears, click ‘Free’ then ‘install’

iPad users: Change the drop list to ‘iPhone Apps’ at which point the app should be visible,

click ‘Free’ then ‘install’

3. When installed, click ‘Open’

4. You will need to register your details and confirm your email address. When done, log in to

the app.

5. The app will guide you through a quick how to use guide.

Android Users 1. Click the ‘Play Store’ button on your Android Device

2. Click the magnifying glass icon at the top and type ‘Skoolbag’. When our School comes

up, click on it

3. Click the ‘Install’ button and click ‘Accept’ for various permissions (the app will not modify

any of your personal data)

4. Click ‘Open’ when installed

5. You will need to register your details and confirm your email address. When done, log in to

the app.

6. The app will guide you through a quick how to use guide

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Using the App Once you have downloaded and registered the app, you

will open to the first screenshot.

This will show you the most recent notifications. Click on the

Korowal School Logo at the top to see further options.

You now have 3 headings to navigate between.

General, Groups & Eforms.

General: Within this heading you will find icons called

Notices, Window with a view, Set dates and Timetables &

Community Notices. These categories are notices that all

families within the school will receive.

Groups: Subscription groups allow families to select one or more specific group/s (eg. yr

4). When subscribed to these groups you will receive notices that are relevant to only the

subscription group.

EForms: Eforms are templates that are set up to assist parents in communicating with the

school. There is a template for notifying the office that your child is sick. It is worth having a

look at the eforms for future reference.

Menu: In any screen you will find the menu sitting at the bottom of the page, The Home

Menu returns you to the homescreen, the ‘My Profile’ screen allows you to adjust your

personal preferences on how you use the app.