Our Resource Centre has a wide selection of books and reference materials. Staff help teachers and children select appropriate books, locate research material and plan programs designed to help children develop their learning.

Children can borrow a book every day and may have several books out a time. Children are encouraged to be responsible for the care of these books. The Resource Centre is open for borrowing each morning from 8:30 am until 8:45 am and Wednesday after school.

Children need a library bag to borrow books. Any labelled fabric or plastic bag brought from home is suitable.

Excursions, camps and performances at school are an important part of learning.  Teachers plan them to complement their educational programs. Parents/carers are advised of these activities and any costs associated. Consent forms and medical forms must be returned to school as required and information about any payments required can be directed to finance office.

Three way Interviews take place late in Term 1 and are offered as requested by parents throughout the year. They provide opportunities for open communication between parents and guardians, students and teachers about the students’ social development, academic progress and behaviour.  The students are valued participants in these meetings.  Their views, opinions and ideas are taken into account in developing action plans and goals for the future.

A Written Report comes home at the end of Terms 2 and 4 and provides information on student progress in learning areas and describes effort, attitude and social skills.

Parents are encouraged to make a time to meet with their child’s teacher at any other time to discuss progress or any issues they may be having.

We strongly encourage parents / guardians to stay informed by reading all newsletters and notices, as well as by attending interviews.

We all expect quality, expert care and teaching for your child, so they achieve their potential. Working together will give us the best chance of solving a problem that may arise during your child’s years in school.

We also recognise that at times things may go wrong. If you have a concern or a complaint, we want you to let us know. It’s important to learn from mistakes or misunderstandings so that we can improve your child’s experience and learning, and also improve processes where possible.

The first step in working through a complaint is to talk to your child’s teacher, and then the Wellbeing leader/Deputy/Principal if you require further assistance.

If you’d like more information give the school a call on 8265 0900.

The School Card Scheme is administered by DfE and provides financial assistance towards the cost of education expenses to full-time students of low income families.  Families who believe they may be eligible for School Card assistance need to apply by filling in an application form at the start of the school year.  Applications need to be made each year regardless of whether previous approval has been received.

Materials and Services Charges are charged annually per student.  This, together with our DfE funding, is used to fund our educational programs, and the maintenance and development of school buildings, grounds and resources. 

Your child will be provided with text books, stationary, educational materials, apparatus and equipment.  Parents are advised that any text books issued to students remain the property of the school.

Throughout the school year, teachers may organise excursions, visiting performances, electives etc.  As these events occur, parents will be notified about the nature of the activity, the amount of money that is required and the timeline for payment.

Materials and Services Charges and excursion fees may be paid by cash, EFTPOS and Qkr.  Payments may be placed in the secure letter box in the front office to be processed throughout the day. Finance office is open each morning from 8:30-9:30.

Refunds for excursions or performances may be given for the entry fee component only.   As the cost of transport must be paid for regardless of the number of students on the excursion, this cannot be refunded. Refunds can only be made by cheque or used as a credit against future excursions or performances within that year. A refund or credit will only be given if all other debts have been cleared.

Un-named misplaced clothing is displayed at the entrance to the office, from the asphalt, in the main building.

Lost property items are displayed at the end of each term prior to the box being cleared.  Clear labelling of all items such as clothing and lunch boxes ensures items are returned to their owner.  All unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of each term.

The school takes no responsibility for mobile phones that are brought to school and become lost, stolen or broken. Any student who brings a mobile phone to school (must keep it turned off) and hand it to their teacher each morning.  It is highly recommended that mobile phones are not brought to school. 

The school takes no responsibility under any circumstances for the loss or theft of any money or valuables brought to school.