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School Information Booklet

November 2012

Narrabeen Lakes Public School

Respect Responsibility Have a Go

Some examples of our official uniform combinations

Backpack –optional

Official headwear: slouch hat, bucket hat and winter beanie.

Our creative arts

Girls’ Summer Girls’ Winter

‘ Boys’ Winter Boys’ Winter

Girls’ Sport–Summer & Winter Boys’ Sport–Summer & Winter

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Vision statement We will have the courage and the competence to work as a team of committed professionals; to continue to build a creative, innovative and positive school culture where all students can be successful.

Mission statement Our mission is to guide all students to their highest levels of learning—intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally, ie we educate the whole child!

Sustainability/environmental

mission statement

Narrabeen Lakes Public School is committed to making a difference through the implementation of ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION for students, family and the community.

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K to 12 and Beyond

Narrabeen Lakes Public School is a member of the Peninsula Community of Schools. Background The Peninsula Community of Schools provides outstanding educational opportunities for students to achieve personal excellence and enables teachers to provide innovative programs to cater to the individual needs of all our students. The three secondary and ten primary public schools with TAFE and a university partnership are part of an innovative, collaborative learning community called the Peninsula Community of Schools (PCS). The shared professional learning amongst the staff is a vital part of achieving the PCS’ goals. PCS schools have a professional learning agenda that focuses on pedagogy and innovative learning practices to improve student outcomes. Teacher capacity has strengthened to improve student learning outcomes and to build leadership capacity. In 2009 the PCS won the New South Wales Education Minister’s Cohesive Community School Award. This award was presented on Harmony Day in 2010 at Macquarie University. The PCS also won in 2009 the National Australia Bank’s Schools First Impact Award.

Table of Contents

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Privacy & Personal Information

About Your School

School Routine

P&C Association

Uniform

Health Matters

School Information

Narrabeen Lakes Primary School Directory..............…..........…...................... 1

Welcome to Narrabeen Lakes School………...................………......................................... 1

Privacy and Personal Information Protection..........................….................… 2

School Hours, Enrolments & Transfers, Prior to Enrolment Day...............… 3

Updating Student Information.....………………………………………………….……….......… 4

Absences, Custody of Students, Early Departures, Late Arrivals............………...............… 4

School Expectations .............................................................................………...........…….. 5

Parent Organisations .....................................................……….....................................…... 5

Curriculum Fees …................................................................................……….................... 5

Healthy Eating …................................................................................………...................... 5

Extra Activities: Excursions, Functions..….....................................................................…... 6

Sustainability..….............................................................................................................…... 6

Immunisation, Common Infectious Diseases ...............................…….......…. 7

Sick or Injured Children, Anaphylaxis, Asthma ..........…………………………………………. 8

Medication, Emergency Contact Sheet ........................................….............…………......… 9

Uniform Policy, New Uniforms, Uniform Clothing Pool ..…….…....….......…. 10

Official School Uniform.………....………………….........................................................…... 11

The Parents & Citizens’ Association, Parent Club .....…...........…….......…. 12

Class Parent & Year Information Parent ............………………...............……….......….….… 13

Before School, Late Arrivals/Early Leavers, Leaving School Grounds ....…. 13

Lunch Time ..................................................…………………................……….......….….… 13

School Newsletter: Pelican Post, Pelican Brief .....................................……….......…..…… 13

Parent Interviews …………………..……................................................................…..….…. 13

Free Bus Travel ……..………………………...........................................................…..…….. 14

Money ………………………………...…….............…..........….............................…..…...….. 14

Parking ..…………....……....…………………….......….......…...….....….......................….…. 14

Assemblies………...…….……….....…...………….………………...................…...........….…. 14

Book Clubs ……..……….....……......………...…….………………...................…...........….… 15

Buddy System ….….........….….........….….….........….…...................................................... 15

L.A.S.T. & E.S.L. .....………....................….....………...…..........................................….….. 15

Library ...............................................................………...…........................................….….. 15

Mobile Phones ........................................................….…….................................................. 15

School Counsellor ......………...…...…........ ......………...…........................................….….. 15

Scripture ......………...….......................................….…........……….......………...…............. 15

Stewart House ........................................................….…….................................................. 15

Information for Parents of Kindergarten Children

Appendix

Foundation Handwriting

Disciplinary Code

Expectations of Behaviour

Pupil Welfare and Self-Discipline

School Expectations

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General Information

Fundraising Fundraising at Narrabeen Lakes …….…...…..…...............….……....………….... 16

Band, Choir, Competitions …….…...…..………..................….……....………….... 17

Dance ……...... …….....……….……..…….………….....…………………………….………….... 17

Drama, Garden Club, Music Festival, Performances …………….……....….……............…..… 18

Workbooks, Student Classroom Equipment ..…..………..…….........……....…… 19

Sport, Gymnastics ..…………….………………………….............................................…. 19

Before and After School Care …….………………………............................................…. 20

Computers ……………………………………………….................................................…. 20

Discipline Expectation .......………………...……………………....................................…. 20

Emergency Procedures .......……………...…………………….....................................…. 20

Gifted & Talented ……………………………………………………...................….......…… 20

Lost Property…………………………………………………………...................….......…… 21

Parking …………….…………………………………………………...................….......…… 21

Parent Involvement .......................................................................................….……..…. 21

Parent-Teacher Meeting……….…....................................................................…...…..... 22

School Captains and Prefects ....………………………...…...............…………………….. 22

School Charities ……………………...................................................................…..…..... 22

School Development Days ……….…………………………………………………………... 22

School Photographs …………………………………….…………………………………….. 22

Students with Special Needs ……………………...…………………………………...…….. 22

Student Reports......................……………………………….................................…...…… 22

Pupil Welfare and Self Discipline .................…........................................……..... 23

Disciplinary Code ........………......…..............….....................................……….… 24

Expectations of Behaviour ………………………………………………………….... 25

School Expectations .......................................................…………...…...….….….. 27

Classroom Expectations ................................................…………...…...….….….. 28

Best Start Kindergarten Assessment ............................................................….. 29

Foundation Handwriting ..................................................................................….. 30

Preparing Your Child for School, Safety ......................................….….... 31 General matters, Some questions you may like to think about .................….……….…... 32

Appendix: Pro-forma Forms ....………………………….………...….... 33 Application for Exemption from Attendance at School …………………………………..… 33

Request for assistance in administration of Medication …………………………………… 35

Student Absence Notification………………………………………………………………….. 35

Extra Curricula Activities

Best Start Kindergarten Assessment

Classroom Expectations

Narrabeen Lakes Public School is a Department of Education & Communities government school. The staff and community of Narrabeen Lakes Public School are committed to developing our students to their fullest potential in a caring environment. Our school is community based. It is small in size and big in heart! Our small size enables children greater opportunities to participate in all of our activities. We welcome parent and community participation. We believe that the regular exchange of information between home and school on a formal and informal basis is an important strategy to assist in building partnerships and will strengthen your participation in your child’s learning. This booklet is to welcome you into this partnership. We hope that it assists you by providing relevant information. Narrabeen Lakes Public School looks forward to your contribution to the life of the school as your child grows and develops with us.

Principal Mr Jim Delaney

Relieving Principal Mr Andrew Rankin

Assistant Principal Mrs Lynn Chant - Student Welfare

Assistant Principal Mr Ian Phillips - Yrs 3-6

Assistant Principal Mr Robert Zappia -Yrs K-2

School Administrative Manager Mrs Elizabeth Mackenzie

For appointment and or further information, please contact...

WELCOME TO NARRABEEN LAKES

PUBLIC SCHOOL

Narrabeen Lakes Public School 1299 Pittwater Road NARRABEEN NSW 2101 Telephone Number: 9913 7077 Facsimile Number: 9913 3754 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.narrablks-p.schools.nsw.edu.au (Northern Beaches School Education Area [SEA])

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Privacy and Personal Information Protection

The school and the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC) are subject to the Governments Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPPA Act) and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW). Information is obtained, from time to time, for the purpose of providing the school, and where necessary, the NSW Department of Education and Comunities for the following purposes:

General student administration

Communication with students and parents

State and National reporting purposes

Promotion of the school

School-related activities (eg reunions, school publications, school histories, school anniversary celebrations)

To ensure the health and safety of students, staff and visitors to the school

For other matters relating to the education and welfare of the student; and

For any other purpose required by law.

The information will be stored securely. You may access or correct any personal information provided by contacting the school. If you have a concern or complaint about the way your personal information has been collected, used, or disclosed, you may contact the school.

The health-related information collected is subject to the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. It is being collected for the primary purpose of ensuring the health and safety of all students, staff and visitors to the school. It may be used and disclosed to medical practitioners, health workers, other government departments and/or schools for this primary purpose, or for other, related purposes.

Secure Internet Access and Email

Students are provided with an Internet and email account to enable learning opportunities in a protected and secure environment. Students must abide by the school’s policy when using the DET internet and email services. Parents will need to inform the school in writing if they do not want their child to have access to the NSW DEC internet and email facility.

School Information


SCHOOL HOURS

Enrolments for kindergarten are taken from the beginning of the year preceding that in which the child is due to commence. Application to enrol in a NSW Government school forms are available at the school office. They can also be downloaded from the NSW DEC website. Children who will attain the age of five years prior to the 1st of August in that year may be enrolled at the beginning of the school year. Documentary evidence of birth is required upon enrolment.

During Term 4 a Kindergarten Orientation Day is held to help parents and children to become familiar with the school. Parents are advised by mail of the date and time of Orientation Day and of the subsequent playgroup mornings.

Information on enrolments and transfers of students is available at the school office. To assist in school planning, please notify us as soon as possible if your child is leaving the school.

Schools may accept non-local enrolments where space and staffing permit. All enquiries for non-local enrolment may be made to the Principal.

PRIOR TO ENROLMENT DAY

A completed Application to enrol in a NSW Government school form by legal guardian/s, including documentation listed on the cover sheet of the form is required before commencement date. The school will notify you of the results of your application.

When you come to the school to enrol please bring these documents with you: Birth Certificate or identity documents Immunisation history statement (from Medicare) Court order (if applicable)

If your child is not an Australian Citizen, you will need to provide: Passport or travel documents Current visa and previous visas (if applicable)

If your child is a temporary visa holder you will also need to provide an Authority to Enrol issued by the Temporary Visa Holders Program Unit or evidence of visa application for bridging visa as outlined on the application form.

The annual Narrabeen Lakes Public School’s Emergency Contact Sheet and any other special Narrabeen Lakes forms requested are also required to be completed prior to commencement.

ENROLMENTS AND

TRANSFERS

Lessons commence at 9:10 am. Children are expected to be here for commencement of classes at 9:10 am.

Children should not arrive prior to 8:40 am (unless they are enrolled in the before school care unit).

Mid-morning recess is from 10:55 am - 11:15 am.

Lunch period is from 12:45 pm - 1:40 pm (1/2 hour earlier on Friday - sports day).

Lessons finish at 3:10 pm. Kindergarten children finish at 2:40 pm for the early section of the month of February only.


UPDATING STUDENT INFORMATION

It is vital that the school office be notified of any changes to student information e.g. change of address or phone number, emergency contact name or phone number and any changes to parent’s work phone number. An Emergency Contact Sheet is sent home at the commencement of each year to assist in updating family and student particulars including medical information.

Please notify the school if your child has had any external testing for medical or educational purposes e.g. speech therapy. This is to assist the teacher and Learning Support Team in planning optimal educational outcomes for your child.

CUSTODY OF STUDENTS

EARLY DEPARTURES

ABSENCES The Department of Education and Communities requires teachers to receive and file notes to cover all absences, whether they be whole day or partial absences. Notes should be dated and signed by a parent/guardian. The note should include date/s and reason for the child’s absence.

If taking extended leave for a period of more than 5 school days, you must seek approval for this leave, in writing, from the school Principal. A certificate of exemption from attendance will be required. (See appendix page 33.)

Absent notes should be sent to the school on the day the child returns from an absence. A pro-forma Student Absence Notification form can be found on page 35 for your assistance (and the school’s web site).

The Home School Liaison Officer checks attendances in class rolls at regular intervals.

The Principal must be informed in writing of any special custody arrangements concerning a child. An original copy of any court order denying a parent access to a child must be made available to the school to photocopy before access can be denied. Should custody arrangements change at any time it is essential that the Principal be notified.

If parents need to collect a child early, a note should be sent to the class teacher. Parents must sign their child out in the appropriate book at the school office before taking the child from school early. An Early Leaver form is then raised which must be handed to the teacher on duty. For safety, no child will be permitted to leave school early on his/her own (this is covered further under School Routine).

Children who arrive later than 9:20 am must report to the office before proceeding to their class. A record of late arrivals is maintained at the office and a Late Arrival note is given to the child which must be handed onto the classroom teacher.

It is always preferable that a carer accompany the child to the office or a written note explaining the reason for the late arrival be sent with the child.

LATE ARRIVALS


SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

Children have responsibility to: always exhibit acceptable behaviour; adhere to instructions and directions; realize the purposeful nature of self-discipline.

These rules are, by necessity, kept to a minimum and constantly reinforced. Automatic adherence is expected. Automatic adherence is also expected to those un-stated rules which it is assumed are taught to the child at home.

A copy of the School Discipline Policy is available in the school administrative foyer and on the school’s web site.

PARENT ORGANISATIONS

The Parents and Citizens’ Association meets in the school library/staffroom (as advised) on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.

The Parents’ Club is a more informal gathering of parents that usually meets in the school playground or canteen. The date, time and actual venue is announced in the ‘Pelican Post’ (school newsletter) and ‘Pelican Patter’ (P&C/Parent Club newsletter). Younger children are also welcome.

These organizations ensure funds are raised to provide our children with all the additional facilities and equipment which are so necessary in modern education. They are also constantly involved in all matters of our children’s welfare at the school, in education generally and in communicating the affairs of the school to the parent body.

Class Parent. Each class in our school has one or more Class Parent whose main role is to be the link between the parents, their class teacher and the P&C/Parent Club.

Year Information Parent. Our Year Information Parents concentrate on compiling and keeping an up-to-date list of contact details for each child and their parents/carers and sharing this information with teachers and other parents.

All parents are most welcome. See page 12 for further particulars.

A curriculum fee is asked of families for each child, payable yearly, to help cover costs for curriculum materials.

A notice is sent out at the beginning of the year. This amount is kept as low as possible while allowing for the supply of teaching materials and other requirements.

CURRICULUM FEES

HEALTHY EATING Healthy eating is encouraged at Narrabeen Lakes Public School. To assist learning about a healthy lifestyle, children are encouraged to participate in a number of programs run by the school such as ‘rubbish free’ Mondays and ‘waste free’ Wednesdays. ‘nude food’ is encouraged and promoted to reduce the amount of waste packaging at school.

Classes also participate in the ’crunch and sip’ program each day where they are encouraged to bring fruit and vegetables to eat in class time. It should be noted that children should not bring any nut products to school (please see Anaphylaxis item on page 8).


EXTRA ACTIVITIES Excursions: All excursions proposed by teachers must meet with the Principal’s approval.

In all cases, excursions are explained to parents and must be of real benefit to the pupils concerned. In addition, written permission of the parents must be obtained before any pupil leaves the school on an excursion.

All information on the permission note must be completed, including health/special requirements. As permission notes are a legal document they must be completed in blue or black ink NOT pencil. Please ensure that your child’s class, first and last name legal name is included on each permission note.

Functions: School Performances

At certain times of the year groups of artists are invited to perform at the school. We endeavour to ensure these are of high quality and are worthwhile educationally.

Education Week Education Week is an opportunity for visitors to see how the school functions on a day to day basis.

SUSTAINABILITY Narrabeen Lakes has developed an excellent reputation for sustainability education—winners of the Regional Directors Award: 2009 and 2010. The school received the Northern Sydney Region Learning for Sustainability Award of Excellence, 2011.

The school also won Sydney’s Most Sustainable School in 2011.

Narrabeen Lakes has established collection points for recycling. Students are encouraged to recycle the following items:

- mobile phones

- batteries

- print cartridges

- corks.

Please remember Narrabeen Lakes runs Rubbish Free Mondays and Waste Free Wednesdays. To reduce rubbish the following should not be brought to school:

- pre-packed portion controlled packets eg chips or biscuits and

cheese combination packets;

- food in wrappers; and

- drinks in throw away cartons with straws eg tetra paks.

Please supply a lunch box and leave all wrappers at home on Mondays and Wednesdays. We aim to have zero food packaging on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Recycling bins are placed in the playground for items such as juice boxes of PET bottles.

As a general rule don’t bring anything that can’t be taken home and reused or recycled. Bring a lunch box with nude food.

(Head Lice)

The National Health and Medical Research Council and, the N.S.W. Department of Health strongly recommend to parents/guardians that children receive the five year old booster before, or soon after, commencing school for protection against diphtheria, whooping cough, poliomyelitis and tetanus. Immunisation is available through your doctor or some community health clinics.

The Public Health (Amendment) Act, 1992 requires that parents/guardians of all children provide the school with an Immunisation Certificate. Since 1994, children starting school have been required to provide the school with an Immunisation Certificate. This does not mean that immunisation is compulsory. Parents will always have the right of choice. However, in the event of an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease, unimmunised children will be required to remain at home for the duration of the outbreak for their own protection.

Certificates of Immunisation History can be obtained from Medicare, by ordering via your local Medicare office or their internet site.

Children unimmunised should obtain an Exemption Certificate from their general practitioner.

Disease Period of Exclusion

Chicken Pox For at least 5 days after the first spots appear, or when blisters have all crusted.

German Measles Until child has fully recovered, or at least 4 days after the rash appears.

Viral Hepatitis Re-admit on receipt of a medical certificate of recovery or on subsidence of symptoms when no medical certificate is available.

Scabies Until all evidence of the disease has disappeared or a medical certificate is produced stating that treatment has been successful.

Ringworm Until your child has seen a pharmacist and begun treatment. Notify the school. The school may ask for a medical certificate to confirm that treatment has commenced. Infected area must remain covered whilst child is at school.

Acute Conjunctivitis See your family doctor. Keep child at home until discharge from eyes has ceased.

Impetigo (Septic Sores) See your family doctor. Exclude if on exposed surfaces such as scalp, face, hands and legs.

*Pediculosis Until hair is completely cleaned - neither nits nor lice being present. *A brochure detailing the treatment of lice is available from the school. Appropriate preparations, shampoos and advice is available from your local chemist.

Please advise the school if your child is absent due to any of the above infections as this could impact on other students with major health issues.

IMMUNISATION

Health Matters

COMMON INFECTIOUS CHILDHOOD DISEASES



Basic first aid is administered by our School Administrative Manager. In all cases where the illness or injury is more than minor we try to contact parents/guardians (or representative) by telephone so further treatment can be arranged or the child taken home if necessary. It is therefore essential that parents/guardians ensure that the school’s Emergency Contact particulars be kept up to-date at all times.

If a child is ill before school, this is a fair indication that the child will need close supervision for the day, so he/she should not be sent to school.

It is essential that the office be advised (and noted on the yearly Emergency Information Sheet) if your child suffers from anaphylaxis or has asthma.

If your child suffers from anaphylaxis or asthma, parents are required to bring to the school office an emergency care form, filled in by your doctor, along with any medication needed (eg epipen or puffer and spacer) clearly marked with child’s name and class in a suitable container. The doctor will provide you with the necessary emergency care form.

Asthma: Please clearly mark spacer and medication with your child’s name and class placing it in a suitable container or plastic bag also marked with child’s name and class.

Asthma medication such as Ventolin is normally kept with older children who are proficient in administrating it themselves. Children who are not experienced, particularly younger children, in handling an asthma puffer can be supervised by the First Aid Officer.

Whilst the First Aid Officer will assist in your child’s asthma management program it remains the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that all medication is current and, replaces such medication before Due by Date expiry.

Should a serious anaphylaxis or asthma attack occur whilst a child is at school the school may phone for an ambulance before contacting the parent. The child’s safety is Narrabeen Lakes Public School’s priority.

Narrabeen Lakes Public School staff are trained in the required procedure for anaphylaxis or asthma attacks, should it be needed.

We request that parents/caregivers do not send any nut product to school. This is for the health and safety of all of our students.

SICK OR INJURED

CHILDREN

ANAPHYLAXIS and ASTHMA

X


MEDICATION If your child requires medication, on NO account should bottles of mixture or tablets etc. be sent to school with the child for self administration. This practice constitutes a danger to your own child and to other children. Where possible, parents are requested to come to school themselves to administer medicines, or, try to give dosage immediately before or after school.

Should a child need to receive medication (in exceptional cases whilst at school) parents must discuss arrangements with the School Administrative Manager beforehand. It is the right of the School Administrative Manager (also our First Aid Officer) to request parents/guardians to make alternative arrangements.

ALL medication MUST be handed into the school office for registration before the child goes to class. No medication, including paracetamol, or eye drops may be kept in a child’s bag. The following procedure is requested:

With all medications parents are required to send a note (in blue or black pen NOT pencil) stating:

child’s name and class

medication

dosage

time of administration

reason for medication

anticipated period of administration

note to be signed (and dated) by parent or legal guardian.

A pro-forma Request for Assistance in Administration of Medication form can be found on page 35 (and is also on the school’s web site).

Whilst the school office will endeavour to administer the medication at the requested time the end responsibility is for the child to attend the office at the appropriate time.

The ONLY exception to this rule is for children who have been trained (and are proficient) in the use of their asthma puffers or relievers. Trained children should keep their puffers with them at all time, or, as their Asthma Management Program requires (please see section on previous page regarding Asthma).

For further details on medication please contact the school’s office (preferably Mrs Mackenzie).

Narrabeen Lakes Public School endeavours to ensure your child’s safety and welfare at all times. However, it is essential that the school be kept informed of any changes—particularly emergency contact names and telephone numbers. Please remember to keep our records current at all times. Your child’s comfort and welfare depends on this information.

EMERGENCY CONTACT SHEET & MEDICAL DETAILS

Please see pro-forma on page 35.


Uniform Policy & Uniform

All students are expected to wear school uniform. All clothing should be clearly labelled.

The summer uniform is worn in Terms 1 and 4. A change to the winter uniform is made in Term 2, usually around mid May. The sports uniform is worn on Fridays and special sporting days. Hats must be worn at all times whilst outside. Narrabeen Lakes Public School has a ’no hat no play in sun’ policy.

School jackets or sloppy-joes can be worn with all uniforms.

A complete listing of the official Narrabeen Lakes Primary School uniform, including the various options, is available on the opposite page.

New Uniforms are available at Pied Piper School Wear, Shop 22/7 Bungan St, Mona Vale (phone 9997 5792).

All Hats/headwear are available from the School Office.

Second-hand uniforms are available from the P&C run Uniform Clothing Pool.

Narrabeen Lakes Clothing Pool is a service to assist parents with the purchase of second-hand uniform items at a reasonable price. Some items are in near new condition.

The Clothing Pool is run by volunteer parents and is open every Tuesday from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

To help parents, the Clothing Pool provides a swap facility where an item that is too small but still in good condition, can be swapped for a larger version* when available.

* If your item is of a lesser quality, you will be charged a small fee for the difference in price. Donation of unwanted uniform items are always gratefully received and can be handed into the school’s office at anytime.

UNIFORM POLICY

UNIFORM

NEW UNIFORMS

UNIFORM CLOTHING POOL

Photographs of all uniforms and accessories can be found on the School’s website www.narrablks-p.schools.nsw.edu.au.

OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM

The official school uniform is:


BOYS GIRLS

Summer Uniform Summer Uniform Maroon and white check dress with white collar

OR Maroon polo shirt1, white collar with blue stripe, and school emblem, plus Grey shorts

Maroon polo shirt1, white collar with blue stripe, and school emblem, plus Maroon and white check culottes

Grey socks White socks Black shoes Black shoes Maroon Hat with school emblem2 Maroon Hat with school emblem2

Winter Uniform Winter Uniform Tartan tunic with

White blouse (Peter Pan collar) OR skivvy

OR

Maroon polo shirt1, white collar with blue stripe, and school emblem, plus Long grey pants

Maroon polo shirt1, white collar with blue stripe, and school emblem, plus Tartan culottes

Grey socks Knee high navy socks OR white socks

Black shoes Black shoes

Maroon Hat with school emblem2 OR Maroon Hat with school emblem2 OR

Maroon school beanie (optional) 2 Maroon school beanie (optional) 2

Sports Uniform Sports Uniform

White polo shirt1, white collar with blue stripe, and school emblem, plus Maroon shorts OR maroon long pants

White polo shirt1, white collar with blue stripe, and school emblem, plus Maroon skort OR maroon culottes OR maroon shorts OR maroon long pants

White socks White socks

Sports shoes Sports shoes

Maroon Hat with school emblem2 Maroon Hat with school emblem2

Jackets & Sloppy Joes3 Jackets & Sloppy Joes3

Maroon sloppy joe with school emblem Maroon sloppy joe with school emblem

Maroon zip-front jacket with school emblem Maroon zip-front jacket with school emblem

Maroon/blue combination college jacket Maroon/blue combination college jacket

Accessories Maroon and white check headband or scrunchie5

Broad-brimmed hat2 Broad-brimmed hat2

Bucket hat2 Bucket hat2

School beanie (winter only) 2 School beanie (winter only) 2

School backpack4 School backpack4

Notes: 1 All polo shirts can be short- or long-sleeved. 4 Backpacks available from Clothing Pool. 2 All hats available from the school office. 5 Available from Pied Piper School Wear. 3 Either of the jackets or the sloppy joe can be worn with each of the uniforms.


The Parents and Citizens’ Association Like any school, we have a Parents and Citizens’ Association. Our P&C aims to work closely and co-operatively with our principal and teaching staff to make our children’s primary school years the best they can be.

We aim to raise funds so we can provide facilities and equipment for the school. Also we look at ways to supplement and enhance the quality of our children’s education and we work to promote the interests of our school.

The P&C meets in the school library, or staffroom, on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. These dates are noted on the school calendar and in newsletters.

Email the P&C at [email protected] or call the school office on 9913 7077 and leave a message.

More information about the P&C and its sub-committees is available from the P&C web page on our School’s web site www.narrablks-p.schools.nsw.edu.au.

Parent Club The Parent Club is a sub-committee of the P&C and has informal monthly meetings, usually on the school premises. This enables parents and supporters to meet others in order to exchange information and ideas.

The Parent Club is the more ‘hands on’ parent organisation in the school. Members of the Parent Club run lots of different activities to raise funds and to bring some more fun to our children’s school. Some of these activities include ‘Discos’, ‘Mothers/Fathers/Carers’ Day Stall’, ‘Bingo-Games’ and ‘Movie Nights’. The ‘Food Team’ is also involved in ‘Special Lunches’, ‘Welcome Breakfasts’, ‘BBQs’ and other catered events.

The Parent Club also runs other small but vital fundraisers throughout the year and works hand-in-hand with the P&C during major fundraising ventures such as the bi-annual Spring Fair.

Parent Club meeting times, dates and venues are advertised in advance in the ‘Pelican Patter’, the P&C/Parent Club newsletter, as well as in the ‘Pelican Post’, the school newsletter.

You'll find that if you do become involved in the P&C or one of our sub-committees, there will definitely be an area of interest for you. Being involved will not only assist in your child's education but also increase your enjoyment and appreciation of your child's life at school. All parents are most welcome.

Class Parent & Year Information Parent Class Parent. Each class in our school has one or more Class Parents, whose main role is to be the link between the parents, their teacher and the P&C/Parent Club. One, two or three people volunteer from each class and often share the role. This mainly involves keeping parents up-to-date with what’s going on in your class or our school, sending out reminders from time to time – a huge help in busy lives - and helping our teachers when they need a hand.

Year Information Parent. Our Year Information Parents are vital in keeping us all in contact. They keep a list of contact details for each child and their parents/carers for all classes in their year and email updates when needed. This means the Class Parents, teachers and other parents always have everyone’s email addresses and phone numbers for many purposes – organising play-dates, sending a reminder about an upcoming excursion, organising a parent get-together.

Through these above two groups the P&C is able to pass information to all school parents who are on the ‘email trail’. If your name is yet to be enlisted contact Tony Davies, our P&C Secretary on 0413 445 556, at [email protected] or leave details securely at the school office.

The Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C)


School Routine

From 8:40 am to 9:10 am the teacher on duty is present in the playground for all children Years K-6. Children arriving before 8:40 am must sit on the silver seats opposite the library entrance.

Please see your child is at school on time in the morning and is collected on time in the afternoon.

Should your child be late in arriving he/she must report to the office and collect a late note so that a partial absence can be recorded on the teacher’s roll. If possible you are asked to accompany your child to the school office and failing this, send a note with your child.

Should you wish to take your child out of school early you must sign the Early Leavers Book in the school office. An appropriate form will be issued and must be presented to the classroom teacher before collecting your child. Under our school’s Child Protection guidelines you should always collect your child if you want him/her to leave early. Should you (the parent/guardian) wish another adult to collect your child early from school we MUST receive such a request in writing beforehand. A note to the class teacher in the morning would be appreciated. Only person/s nominated on a student’s Emergency Contact sheet maybe allowed to ’sign-out’ that child unless by special permission of the Principal. Siblings under the legal age of 18 years of age are not permitted to ‘sign-out’ a child enrolled at Narrabeen Lakes Public School.

Pupils must not leave the school grounds during school time unless covered by a note and/or approved by the Principal—accompanied by a parent or carer.

The children move to the playground and sit while eating lunch. Play is permitted after the majority of children have finished eating. The children are supervised at all times.

To ensure you are kept informed of school activities and notices, a weekly newsletter is usually distributed on Wednesdays. The school’s main weekly newsletter is the Pelican Post. It includes all upcoming school events, important educational issues and is the main vehicle to keep parents well informed. A modified version can also be viewed via our school’s web page.

The Pelican Brief is a shorter ‘in-between’ newsletter used for urgent notices or information that can not wait until the next Pelican Post.

We welcome discussion with parents but this must be limited by the children’s needs during teaching time hence the need for appointments. This is particularly so when issues are of a more pressing nature requiring adequate time to be dealt with satisfactorily. If you have a concern it is best to discuss the matter with your child’s teacher first before approaching the office.

If this proves to be unsatisfactory then proceed to one of the school’s Assistant Principals.

LATE ARRIVALS / EARLY LEAVERS

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

PARENT INTERVIEWS

BEFORE SCHOOL

LUNCH TIME

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Pelican Post Pelican Brief


FREE BUS TRAVEL

PARKING

All Infants children (Years K to 2) are eligible for free travel. Primary children (Years 3 to 6) who live more than 1.6 km from the school, as measured on a radius from the centre of the school site, are also eligible for free travel. Application forms are available from the school office.

We are required to follow stringent guidelines in the collection of money within the school. Please assist by enclosing the correct money and relevant notes (including medical information where requested) in an envelope with your child’s legal first and last name, class, amount and type of collection.

ALL money MUST go via the classroom teacher as this allows notation on your child's classroom control sheets. For large amounts of money a receipt is issued. As all permission forms or notes concerning your child are a legal document you MUST ALWAYS use their legal name. All forms must be completed in blue or black pen - NOT in pencil. Don’t forget to sign the permission note for your child to participate in the relevant activity! Payments MUST be made by the specified date on the permission note.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to security reasons no cash is kept on the school site overnight. It is therefore requested that cash payments be made before 12:30 pm.

Parking is restricted in the school grounds. Parents should be careful not to park in restricted areas around the school as most of these have been established for everyone’s benefit but especially to protect our children.

A drop-off zone is also available in Goodwin Street. An access gate is available via the Adventure Playground, adjacent to the staff car park.

Parents must not use the staff car-park area even if only ‘dropping’ their child off or collecting their child. This is a safety precaution for our students and visiting pre-schoolers.

If you need to park near the school please use our rear block at the corner of Goodwin and Park Streets, behind the Before & After School Care Centre building. We are fortunate to have an area established as a car-park for parent usage. We are the only school to supply a parent car park on DEC land. Schools do not normally supply such an area. Please ensure you do not park near the crossing area in Park Street.

Disabled car space is available in the Goodwin Street staff car-park.

Assemblies provide a meeting of students beyond the classroom. Opportunities exist at these assemblies for students and classes to share with others, children’s talents and current class activities. Year 6 captains and prefects develop leadership qualities and public speaking skills by conducting these assemblies.

ASSEMBLIES

MONEY


BOOK CLUBS

Children bringing mobile phones (or ipods) to school must hand them to their class teacher at the beginning of the day. Phones are not permitted to be used during school hours or left in bags. Children collect their phones (or ipods) from teachers at the end of the school day.

If you require special assistance for your child then an appointment should be made by contacting your child’s teacher to arrange an appointment. Our School Counsellor usually attends our school each Thursday.

Scripture is conducted each Wednesday.

All children attend either Anglican, Roman Catholic or Baha'i scripture classes, unless non-attendance is requested by parents in writing.

Children attending non-scripture are supervised by a teacher.

We support Stewart House as our major charity in two ways; used clothing collections (2 or 3 times per year) and other fund raising efforts such as non-uniform days.

STEWART HOUSE

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

MOBILE PHONES

SCRIPTURE

L.A.S.T. and E.S.L. TEACHER

L.A.S.T. (Learning and Support Teacher), E.S.L. (English as a Second Language).

We are fortunate to have these specialist teachers to give extra assis-tance to individual children. This has been effective in enabling children to improve their learning performance.

Children may borrow books during formal lessons. The library is open 4 days a week and at lunchtime for extra borrowing, reading and research. All children borrowing books to take home are required to have a library bag so as to protect the book/s.

LIBRARY

Twice a term, all children are offered brochures from Scholastic Book Clubs. There is no obligation to purchase.

Year 6 children have a special relationship with kindergarten. They will be the ones who will welcome them to school and become a “special friend”. They are matched to a kindergarten child to assist with their transition to “Big School”. Year 6 also assists with reading activities, playground time and adjusting to school routine.

All classes from kindergarten to Year 6 are encouraged to arrange combined activities of social and educational value.

BUDDY SYSTEM

Year 5 fundraising Fundraising is also part of the personal development of year 5 students. Year 5 students sell ice-blocks, as well as a number of minor fundraising events throughout the year.

Year 5 may also organise a major fund raising event. The teachers, particularly Mr Phillips, and year 5 parents put a lot of effort into these events and appreciate the support of the school community.

Funds generated are used for the year 6 Farewell held at the end of each year. Funds are also put towards other school projects.

Band Narrabeen Lakes Public School has formed a band. This band is a unique opportunity for our small school and is something to be proud of. The band is still in its infancy and needs further funds.

The band committee has small fundraising activities throughout the year. Funds generated will be used to purchase music sheets, instruments and help with the development of the band.

School The school supports Stewart House fundraising and selected other charities throughout the year.

Occasionally the school will organise a major fundraiser for a specific project such as the 2005 walkathon for internet cabling to classrooms and the 2008 spellathon for interactive whiteboards.


This is an important aspect of school life.

Various groups fundraise at Narrabeen Lakes Public School for different reasons. All these groups aim to provide fun activities and services that enrich our children’s experiences at our school.

Flyers about fundraising events specify which group benefits from the event. All these groups are working together to provide a diverse range of experiences. Here is a bit of information about these groups and what they are fundraising for.

Fund Raising at Narrabeen Lakes

P&C (Parents & Citizens’ Association) The Spring Fair is the main fundraiser run jointly by the P&C and the Parent Club. This is run every two years. In alternate years fundraising is spread across a wide range of activities run by the Parent Club. Funds generated are combined with P&C fees to support major projects and purchases for the school such as subsidising cultural excursions, purchasing items for the school and providing classroom learning materials.

The Parent Club The Parent Club is the key fundraising body for our school and works with the school to coordinate student activities throughout the year from which all the school community benefits. It has three sections:

Term events (such as discos, games nights, movie nights);

Mothers/Fathers/Carers’ Day stalls; and

Food (welcome breakfasts, BBQs, special lunches and other catered events).

Year 6 fundraising Year 6 students fundraise as part of their program for personal development and leadership skills. The class teacher works very hard with year 6 to think of fun, fundraising ideas such as talent quests and show-bag days.

Funds generated are used to buy a gift for the school at the end of the year. For example in 2005, year 6 purchased 2 table tennis tables for all students to use. They also painted the gorgeous mural on the toilet block. This was created by Mel Lowe, one of our past parents.

CHOIR


Extra Curricula Activities

DANCE

Narrabeen Lakes School Band.

Narrabeen Lakes Public School band is open to students from term 4 for years 2-6 section of our school - participation is by choice.

Beginners will be placed initially into small tutoring groups. These groups are run at the school and students then progress to band.

Band practice is currently on Tuesdays during lunchtime for Junior Band and Monday after school (3:15-3:45 pm) for Senior Band.

The band looks forward to performing at various festivals and eisteddfods throughout the year.

There is also a recorder group. This group has performed at the Opera House. Participation is by choice. Auditions for inclusion in the recorder group occurs during Term 1.

Children in years 4-6 may join the school choir. The choir performs at various events throughout the year, including the Peninsula Community of School’s Music Festival, Education Week, Presentation Day and Christmas Carols.

Children are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of competitions e.g.

NSW University English, Mathematics, Computer, Writing, Spelling and Science competitions

Warringah Shire Council

competitions run by our school.

Premier’s Reading and Spelling competitions

local service club competitions eg ‘Peace Poster Competition’, RSL writing competitions.

various art competitions eg Operation Art

Our school has dance for children in school years 1- 6.

In keeping with our philosophy of full inclusion, participation is by choice not audition. We encourage all boys and girls to join in, regardless of “ability”.

The children enjoy weekly classes to prepare them for various performances throughout the year, such as, the Peninsula Community of School’s Music Festival, eisteddfods and JRock.

The boys’ only dance groups have been very popular groups to join.

BAND

COMPETITIONS


Whenever feasible, Narrabeen Lakes Public School participates in the Arts North Festival of Drama.

A garden club operates every Monday lunchtime, run by a parents and student volunteers. Students participate in a variety of activities involving planting, worm farms, composting and harvesting produce. Another garden club operates after school.

This may be as part of the massed choir or individual groups performing items consistent with the festival’s theme.

Children in Years K-6 participate in a variety of performances throughout the year. These may include school assemblies and musicals, open day concerts, eisteddfods, local council events and various festivals for dance, music and drama.

DRAMA

GARDEN CLUB

PERFORMANCES

MUSIC FESTIVAL

STUDENT’S CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT


SPORT

To facilitate ease for parents the relevant supplier sells the appropriate grade workbook pack on a set date in early term one. A discount is built into the price. For those who miss payment on this day a list of the relevant books will be supplied and the parent will then have to purchase them at an appropriate outlet. Additional to this is a small charge for curriculum materials - photocopying, exercise books etc.

Workbooks are not supplied by the Department of Education and Training. The school supplies student curriculum materials, not the Department of Education and as such a fee is levied for each student.

Students may be requested to supply personal equipment such as pencils, pencil case etc. Usually a list of requirement is sent home at commencement of school year. All personal equipment should be marked with student’s name, and, replenished throughout the year.

Gymnastics - all children in the junior school (Years K-2) have the option to participate in a professionally run external gymnastics program (Northern Beaches Gymnasium) throughout Terms 2 and 3.

The school is a member of the Pittwater Primary School Sports Association (PSSA). Currently the sports we enter are T-ball, softball, cricket, Oz-tag, netball and soccer. Activities are designed to develop the skills of the children. Occasionally, external experts may be brought in to run specific programs such as tennis, basketball, football (soccer) and AFL. Payment for PSSA must be made by round 2 of each competition.

The school also enters a variety of knockouts involving sports such as AFL, Oz-tag, Seven-a-side Rugby League and basketball.

In all carnivals children participate in age divisions for the age the child will be as for 31st December for that year. Students in Year 2 who will attain the age of 8 during that year may participate in such carnivals.

A Swimming Carnival is held in Term 1 when children in Years 2-6 are encouraged to participate in some of the many events designed for every level of ability.

From this a Primary team is selected to participate at a Zone level against the other schools in our PSSA.

The school participates in a swimming school program in Term 1 for Grades 2-6.

Cross Country is also held each year in Term 2. Children are selected to compete at the Zone carnival.

An Athletics Carnival is held in Term 3. A team is selected to compete later at a Zone level.

For any of the above (within-school sports and other related activities) children are allocated to a House (Red Sharks, Blue Dolphins, Yellow Stingrays). Appropriate sports uniform should be worn by all pupils.

An internal sports program is run for those children who do not participate in PSSA or the gymnastics program. This program focuses on development of skills, which are then applied in a game.

WORKBOOKS

General Information

GIFTED AND TALENTED


COMPUTERS

DISCIPLINE EXPECTATION

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

The current provider is the YMCA Sydney. Information and enrolment forms are available in the school administration foyer or by contacting the YMCA directly.

The school and the P&C Association purchased the demountable building located on the corner of Goodwin Street and Park Street adjacent to the parents’ car park. We were one of the first schools in this area to buy our own classroom.

At Narrabeen Lakes Public School, ICT (Information, Communication and Technology) skills and knowledge, form part of the K-6 curriculum. All classes are time-tabled to use the computer lab each week. Computer studies enables each child to

- integrate computer technology into all KLAs (Key Learning

Areas), to enhance classroom practices

- develop/enhance specific computer skills

- understand and use current technologies to further develop

communication and information skills (electronic mail, internet, CD ROM software, scanners and digital cameras).

Children also have access to individual computers within each classroom. The school has installed an electronic whiteboard in the computer lab and an interactive whiteboard (IWB) is installed in each permanent classroom, as well as our library, science and art rooms.

We expect Narrabeen Lakes children to be co-operative, honest, well-mannered and to learn self-discipline through becoming responsible students and people. All children are responsible for their own actions. Staff are always available to discuss any and all issues/concerns with children and/or parents and a co-operative effort between child, teacher and parent will help all children to reach their full potential.

Throughout the school year the school will participate in evacuation and emergency procedures. A copy of the current emergency procedure policy is available in the foyer.

Every student is unique. All students deserve the opportunity to extend themselves and reach their absolute potential. We understand and expect that each and every child is precious to their parents and each and every student is important to this school. It is a privilege for a school to share with parents the role of encouraging, nurturing and educating their children.

We are often asked “Do you cater for Gifted and Talented Students?” Judge us by our outcomes - obviously we do or how else would we

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

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have recently achieved: Outstanding results in the NAPLAN. Outstanding results in the NSW University assessments and

competitions in English, Mathematics, Computer, writing, Spelling and Science.

Numerous students gaining entry to Opportunity Classes . Numerous students gaining entry to Selective High Schools. Broad participation in eisteddfods. Broad participation in music festivals. Excellent results in sport. Participation in the Narrabeen Lakes School Band.

All of our results, when viewed as a student ratio, are statistically, even more outstanding than much larger schools. At this school every student is encouraged to develop their talents to the highest degree.

During Terms 2 and 3, Primary Interest Groups (PIGs) operate one afternoon a week.

We make every effort to return lost property to its owner. Please ensure that all school items are clearly named. Sewn on name tags are

preferred. We expect all our students to treat the property of others as they would wish their own property treated. This includes taking possessions found directly to a staff member. Lost property is located in the classrooms near the octopus ring, opposite the library.

We are the only school to supply a parent car park on DEC land. Please note, Goodwin is essentially a ‘kiss and drop’ zone. Maximum stay is 2 minutes. (See page 14 also.)

Parents assist at our school in many ways. Parents may help:

in classrooms assisting with academic programs as class parents in our sports program as tutors dance ensemble groups costume making on committees which involve teachers

and parents at working bees for grounds improvement in parent bodies such as the P & C,

Parent Club, and Grounds Committee transporting children to events.

The Parents & Citizens’ Association (P & C) provides a forum for parents to participate in the school. Through the activities of the P & C and its committees many of the high quality teaching resources of the school have been purchased and are enjoyed by our children.

LOST PROPERTY

PARKING

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS


Contact and co-operation between home and school is of the utmost importance. Parents are encouraged to make an appointment to see relevant personnel at any mutually convenient time when they wish to discuss their child’s progress.

At the beginning of each year Information Nights are organised. At these meetings parents and teachers are able to meet one another. Classroom teachers have an opportunity to outline the class program and policies for the year and there is an opportunity for questions.

School Captains, Vice Captains and Prefects are elected by the children each year.

Children at Narrabeen Lakes carry out a number of fundraising activities to support charities. This is an important part of their personal and social development.

Stewart House is the school’s main charity. This organisation is entirely supported by the efforts of NSW public school students and public school teachers. Our other fundraising focus are the Children’s Hospitals at Westmead and Randwick.

The Department of Education and Communities requires schools to devote five days per year to staff professional development. Parents are invited to join teachers and support staff on these days to improve knowledge about curriculum or school organisation. On these days we request that parents keep children at home. Dates of School Development Days are given in the Pelican Post and are usually the first day of Terms 1, 2 and 3 and the last 2 days of Term 4.

Professional photographers are employed to take class, individual, family, group and sporting team photos, annually.

Support programs are available for students with learning difficulties. Specialist staff coordinate these programs. The school’s Learning Support Team meets on a regular basis to discuss students’ special needs.

Written reports for grades K-6 are distributed each June and December. An interview is conducted in June to discuss children's progress.

Upon receipt of the written report cards parents are encouraged to attend a parent-teacher interview to discuss their child’s progress.

Opportunity is also provided during the year for parents to discuss the progress of their child.

PARENT - TEACHER MEETINGS

STUDENT REPORTS

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

SCHOOL CAPTAINS , VICE CAPTAINS and

PREFECTS

SCHOOL CHARITIES

A child’s educational development involves experiences that develop an understanding of self and a respect of other individuals. Through social interaction children begin to appreciate rules about acceptable and non-acceptable behaviour. This development of responsible self-direction is achieved in an environment where co-operation and mutual respect between teachers, pupils and parents is encouraged and sought. The children acquire moral values based on principles that promote caring and concern for others, while accepting themselves as worthwhile people with unique individual talents that need to be realized. This school places great importance on the development of a pupil’s self-esteem, self-discipline and responsible self-direction. Through self-esteem, self-discipline is promoted and opportunities are provided for decision-making, displays of initiative and acceptance of responsibility. We aim to develop in each child a moral, purposeful self-disciplined manner in an environment of trust, respect and responsibility. Our major thrust in helping to achieve these aims is the NARRABEEN BLUE, NARRABEEN RED and NARRABEEN GREEN. Each staff member may reward any child in our school with blue merit cards for behaviour, red cards for academic work or green cards for caring for the environment.

When a child attains 10 such cards he/she receives a certificate. Upon reaching 20 cards the child attains a NARRABEEN BLUE, NARRABEEN RED or NARRABEEN GREEN. This will be presented at an assembly. The cards are active throughout the child’s entire time at our school. As such some children may attain this goal in one, two or more years. When 40 cards are attained a special pennant is presented, and when 60 or 80 cards are attained a medallion is awarded on presentation day. At Narrabeen Lakes we use Pelican Lotto cards within the classroom as part of our Positive Behaviours Engaging Learners program. Teachers distribute Pelican Lottos to students for displaying appropriate behaviour within the classroom setting, from working quietly, to helping others, being a good listener to 'having-a-go' and trying their best. Students place their Pelican Lottos into a big box kept in the office and once a week, at assembly, two students are drawn from the box. One student from K-2 and one from 3-6. The winners get to choose a prize from the Pelican Lotto prize box. It is a goal to work towards. It is based purely on the positive.


Pupil Welfare and Self-Discipline

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1. Teachers will recognise effort and good behaviour and reward it!

This is done by encouragement, praise, merit certificates and special school activities. Our major form of behaviour reinforcement is the NARRABEEN BLUE. We endeavour to focus on the positive.

2. Teachers will handle minor issues themselves. Concerns arising in a classroom are analysed and different techniques and actions are used in an effort to obviate them. Pupils are reminded of the class and school rules and, of the consequences of not adhering to them: eg

Finish work off at home if time is wasted in class.

Work at a separate table if children are bothering another pupil.

Withdrawal of play privileges if the rights of others are not respected.

Tidy the playground if care is not taken with disposing of rubbish.

Detentions with written work may be held for rude, dangerous or irresponsible behaviour. Children copy out the school rules and indicate those rules they have broken. These are then taken home to be signed by parents and returned to school. If a child is continually placed on detention, an interview with the parents will be sought.

At this stage parents’ support will be required. Teachers will contact the parents if this is so (the Principal will be informed also).

3. More serious transgressions are recorded in a discipline folder called the Grey Folder. The teacher recording the particular offence discusses the behaviour with the pupil, then signs and dates his/her name beside the entry.

4. Serious or persistent offenders will be referred to the Principal or Assistant Principal who will record the matter. Parents will be notified where the matter has not been satisfactorily resolved and the behaviour continue. The pupil/student may also be placed on a lunch time timeout.

Parents may then be asked to make an appointment to discuss any problems with the teacher, School Counsellor or the Principal.

5. Any form of physical punishment and personal humiliation is to be avoided.

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IS NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SCHOOL.

6. Where there is a continuing problem the school and parents will meet to discuss a number of possible resolutions. The application of a high level sanction (suspension) will only be used as a final resort. If the matter is one of physical violence, then suspension may be immediately actioned.

At this stage the school and parents may request the help of other agencies who might be able to assist in finding a solution. If a long suspension is decided upon, the School Education Area office is notified.

Disciplinary Code


The Narrabeen Lakes Expectations of Behaviour listed on page 27 form the basis of the school discipline code. These have been formulated by students and teachers.

These are necessary to ensure the following:-

safety of persons within the school

efficiency and economy of management, movement and communication, in the teaching/learning process

an environment of trust, respect and responsibility.

Children have a responsibility to:-

always exhibit appropriate behaviour

adhere to instructions and directions realise the purposeful nature of self-discipline.

These rules are, by necessity, kept to a minimum. Automatic adherence is expected. Automatic adherence is also expected to those un-stated rules which it is assumed are taught to the child at home.

(1) Pupil Appearance and Presentation

Children should always be encouraged to present themselves at school in a neat, clean and tidy manner.

There must be no jewellery or make up on any person. Studs or plain sleepers may be used for pierced ears. Items which have significant religious or cultural meaning are exempted.

Children are encouraged to wear full school uniform at all times.

All children should exhibit good manners and appropriate speech.

(2) Travelling to School

Behaviour outside the school should be of the highest standard and exemplify a sense of responsibility and self-reliance.

Arrival time at school is after 8:40 am. Children are dismissed at 3:10 pm (Kindergarten at 2:40 pm in the early part of term 1).

Pedestrian crossings and traffic lights are to be used when crossing roads. It is important that strict adherence to road safety rules is observed at all times.

(3) Behaviour in Classroom Areas

Before school and during recess and lunch, children may enter classrooms only if a teacher is present.

After breaks children wait for teacher in an orderly manner. When visiting other classrooms children do not use

property belonging to others.

Expectations of Behaviour

Courtesy and respect are demanded at all times.

Children should enter and move around the room in a proper manner that does not disturb or interfere with others.

The class should keep their room and belongings neat and tidy with everything in its proper place.

(4) Movement around the school Class movement is to be quiet and orderly under the

teacher’s direction.

Children are not allowed to be in any classroom without a teacher being present.

Children are not allowed to go up stairs (block S) without permission.

(5) Playground No big balls are permitted before school. Dangerous or rough play is not permitted. Whilst playing games or in other activities, children should

observe school rules and expectations relating to courtesy, sportsmanship, honesty and responsibility. Therefore no children are to take part in activities that are likely to injure someone or cause damage to clothing, property or possessions.

In case of accidents, leave the injured party at the accident scene and inform the teacher on duty who will decide on the appropriate action.

Children remain in the school playground unless specific permission is given to leave, and are accompanied by an adult.

Children sit down to eat lunch in the given area until permission is given to leave.

Play in toilets and washrooms is not permitted. The playground is to be kept clean and tidy at all times. Hard bats must only be used under direct supervision eg.

with a sports coach. Expensive, electrical or precious items should not be

brought to school.

(6) Canteen - for special events/lunches At the canteen children - line up

- keep noise level low - place wrappers in bins

Afterwards, children go directly to the playground.

(7) Excursions

We expect the children to behave on an excursion as if they were at school. School rules still apply whilst on an excursion.

Children will walk as a group crossing roads etc only under teacher direction.



School Expectations


Classroom Expectations

Have Respect • Be a safe, caring and considerate

class member. • Always use your manners.

Practise

Responsibility

• Take care of all belongings. • Be in the right place at the right time.

Have a Go!

• Be brave, try new things — it’s OK to make mistakes.

BEST START KINDERGARTEN

ASSESSMENT

The Best Start Kindergarten Assessment will take place at our school at the beginning of Term 1. You will receive a letter in early January detailing when the assessment will take place. You do not need to do anything to prepare your child for this assessment.

What is the Best Start Kindergarten Assessment? Children come to school with different levels of literacy and numeracy. Some are familiar with books, can recognise some letters, even write their name or count to ten, while others have not yet learned these skills.

Our Kindergarten teachers have always observed their new students and used different methods to find out what each child knows and can do so that they can plan and teach what their students need to learn next.

Our school takes part in Best Start developed by early learning experts in the Department of Education and Training. Best Start gives our teachers, and those teaching Kindergarten across New South Wales, a common set of high quality assessment tools and professional training.

We believe that Best Start will build on the strengths of our teachers and give your child an even better start to school.

Your child and the Best Start Kindergarten Assessment It is very important to emphasise that the Best Start Kindergarten Assessment is not a test. Its purpose is to help the teacher gather information to guide the teaching of your child.

The teacher will observe each child and use tasks, such as talking about a book that has been read, and record what their students know and can do. The teaching of your child will be based on the information gathered in these ways.

You will be given feedback about what your child’s teacher has learned about your child, which you are welcome to discuss if you wish, in keeping with our usual practice.

What is being assessed? The teacher will look at your child’s early reading and writing, their ability to communicate with others, and how they recognise and work with numbers, groups and patterns.


Best Start Kindergarten Assessment

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Foundation Writing

SAFETY

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL

Kindergarten is one of the most important years of a child’s education. It is during this first year of school that children develop concepts about themselves as learners and attitudes to schooling which form the basis for all future learning.

It is extremely important that the school and parents work together to reinforce positive attitudes to school. At Narrabeen Lakes Public School parents are encouraged to work in partnership with the teachers to support and assist children to achieve their potential. Make sure that your child arrives promptly before the bell and that you are punctual and keep routines consistent.

When preparing your child for school, take time to talk to your child about the new school situation. Help your child to develop ways to overcome personal problems themselves. Talk to teachers if you need advice.

Most children settle quickly into the new school situation. Friendships can be promoted by having new friends over to play one at a time.

We do not expect children to know the alphabet or be able to write when they start school. However you can make a good start by:

reading regularly to your child so that he or she enjoys books and knows what ‘reading’ means

encouraging physical independence such as being able to put on clothes and shoes and going to the toilet alone

giving your child his or her own ‘special’ jobs and responsibilities

talking positively about school with your child pointing out signs in the environment

If you have any questions or concerns regarding school matters please do not hesitate to contact any member of staff who may be of assistance.

Parents should ensure their child knows some basic safety rules. They should be shown how to:

cross the road safely take special care when getting off a bus use a pedestrian crossing if available alight from a vehicle in a safe manner play in a safe place wear a hat when out in the sun never use another child's drink bottle

Children should be warned against loitering on the way home or going anywhere without permission. The class teacher should be informed if anyone other than the parent will be picking the child up at home time.

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Information for Parents of Kindergarten Children

SOME QUESTIONS YOU MAY LIKE TO THINK

ABOUT

It is requested that parents: have their child’s name on such articles as raincoat, hat, drink

bottle, lunch box, school bag, school hat, uniform or any other items brought to school.

place a raincoat and hat in their child’s bag, even in fine weather (storms can come unexpectedly).

supply an old shirt (adult size) clearly labelled, suitable for wearing in painting lessons.

supply a box of tissues. supply an appropriate amount of healthy food for recess and

lunch time. encourage their child to:

Dress themselves tie their shoe laces know his/her full name, address, phone number and can

say them when requested recognise their name when written.

Many parents like to teach their children to write their names before they come to school. This is not necessary, but where desired, lower case letters in Foundation Style (see page 30) should be used. Capital letters should only be used at the beginning of a sentence or for proper nouns. Also, please remember that during the initial stages of learning to read and write, the children will be taught phonemic sounds in conjunction with alphabet names.

Does your child regularly spend time playing with other children?

Is your child accustomed to using pencils, crayons and scissors correctly?

Does he/she put his/her own toys away?

Do you have a special place in your house to display your child’s work?

Does your child go to the toilet by himself/herself without being reminded?

Do you say “NO” (when appropriate) to your child?

Do you give an instruction ONCE ONLY and expect it to be carried out?

Do you read to your child regularly? Do you point to the words and train left-right eye movement?

Do you have regular conversations with your child?

Does he/she have some special task to do every day?

Do you supervise what is watched on television?

How much television does your child watch?

Do you supervise your child’s computer usage?


OTHER GENERAL MATTERS

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The Principal and Staff at Narrabeen Lakes Public School welcome you and your child to our school and hope that you will find your time with us enjoyable and rewarding.

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