At Hillarys we value education. In a changing world, we nurture minds, by employing a curriculum that is enjoyable, inspires life long learning and allows every person to reach their potential.
The School Education Act has a provision for all government schools in the state to request payment of voluntary contributions from parents to a maximum of $60.00 per annum per child.
These contributions
will be used in the schools to support the cost of providing educational
programs which satisfy the requirements of the Outcomes and Standards
Framework.
The amount that each school charges is set by the School Council of that
school.
It has been determined by your School Council that the voluntary contribution for Hillarys Primary for 2007 will be:
1 student ~ $60.00 per annum
2 students ~ $120.00 per annum
3 students ~ $165.00 per annum
4 students ~ $210.00 per annum
Hillarys P & C Donation.
·
$25.00 per family
·
P
& C Membership - .20c
Course contribution $10.00 - $45.00. (depending on the course chosen)
Iinstrumental Music Students (Year 6 & 7 Music Students only)
· Hire & Insurance of Instrument for 12 months $100.00 – Year 6
· Purchase of own instrument – Year 7
· Purchase of music books - $20.00, as required by teacher.
Charges
The table below identifies the maximum anticipated costs per year level. In many cases the actual costs per year level will be considerably less.
These are optional extras. It is not compulsory for students to participate in all these activities however if they do, payment is required. The charges schedule includes costs associated with:
· specific learning activities for all students such as incursions, excursions and recreational activities etc
· selected year level activities such as camps, options activities and interschool sport
· other activities for specific groups of students such as Swim Squad, Dance and Surfing
· these charges are collected at the time of the event.
This school dress code has been established by the Hillarys Primary School Council and reflects the desire of the school community to present itself with a sense of identity, pride and personal values.
Rationale
The school dress
policy has been endorsed by the school community and students are expected
to comply with the policy as
they comply with rules relating to behaviour and attendance.
Acceptance of enrolment at a school assumes an agreement between the
parent/guardian and the enrolling students, that
the student will dress within the guidelines of the school dress code.
All students who attend Hillarys Primary School will follow our school Dress Code to
Students are
required to wear school uniform at all times at outside events, excursions
and other occasions when
representing Hillarys Primary School.
All staff of Hillarys Primary School are responsible for ensuring that students are in school uniform at all times.
Free dress days may be declared for fund raising purposes at the discretion of the Administration. Students are expected to dress within normal standards of acceptable clothing at these times.
Exceptions to the school dress code may be given on an individual basis on medical or religious grounds after consultation with the school administration.
Non-Compliance
Students who do not follow the School Dress Code will be counselled by a member of staff or the administration, and if breaches of dress standards reoccur will be subject to sanctions as mentioned below.
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Students who are officially representing Hillarys Primary School in the community will be denied this opportunity.·
Parents will be contacted by the school administration by letter or phone advising of the breach of our school dress code.·
If further breaches of our dress code occur parents/caregivers will be required to attend a case-conference where the non- compliance of the school rule is discussed and further action will be decided upon at the discretion of the Principal.Shirts: Red or white polo shirt or T-shirt with school logo
Skirts: Black pleated sport skirt, black shorts or skirts.
Dress: Red Check Fabric, (available from the uniform shop.)
Shorts: Black shorts – between mid-thigh or knee length
Pants: Black pants or tracksuit pants
Jumper/Windcheater: School windcheater or jacket (with school logo) Yr 7 – Graduation shirt and jacket
Hats: Official school hat – wind brimmed
Footwear: Shoes or sneakers. Plain low sandals (must be strapped to the foot – no thongs) may be worn in summer, however these cannot be worn for Phys Ed lessons or sport.
General Requirements
1.
The school hat is required to be worn at all times when outside classrooms during school hours. Hats are to be removed when entering buildings. Other items of headwear are not acceptable (unless on religious grounds) and students will be unable to participate in any activities away from the shelter of the school buildings if not wearing the approved headwear (this includes recess and lunch activities).2.
T-shirts/undergarments may be worn underneath school shirts provided they do not protrude beyond the sleeve/hemline. Students will be asked to remove any clothing visible either on the sleeve or hemline.3.
Students are required to be clean and tidy in appearance.4.
Make-up is not acceptable. Neutral coloured nail polish may be acceptable in some circumstances.5.
Board shorts, skate pants or other garments with distinctive logos are unacceptable.6.
Jewellery is not safe or acceptable. Studs or sleepers may be worn as earrings.7.
All students must be in full school uniform (including hat) when attending any school excursion or function where they are representing the school. An exemption may be granted if they are required to wear a specific costume for a particular activity.R
ationaleThis policy has been formulated by the staff of Hillarys Primary School, bearing in mind Regulation 176 of the Education Department.
Regulation 176
states
‘A teacher may give a child home lessons which would occupy a
reasonable amount of time each week, but formal written lessons shall not be
given to any child in Year 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 of a Primary School.’
In all years the emphasis is on homework for consolidation purposes and should not necessitate teaching at home - if there is a problem regarding this parents are requested to contact appropriate teachers. Homework features purposeful activities rather than repetitious time consuming tasks.
Parents are expected to supervise their child’s homework to ensure that a reasonable standard is achieved.
Years 1 - 3
Oral Reading
Year 3
a)
finish class work
b)
research activities (with clear instructions)
c)
tables practice sheets
Ensure the time for homework is suitable to both parents and child.
Involvement in family and out of school activities are valuable learning experiences. They foster the development of language and provide stimulation for written activities at school. Hence the minimal emphasis on set homework during the early years.
YEARS 4/5
Although Reg. 176 states that formal written homework shall not be set for children in Years 4/5, there will be an opportunity for children to do written homework on an optional basis. There will also be an expectation that the reading policy established in Years 1-3 will continue in Years 4-5.
Homework procedures
- parents are asked to sign a consent form before their child participates in the formal homework program.
- instructions are clear.
- parents sign the completed task and make any relevant comments before the homework is returned to school.
- maximum of 4 x 20 mins written sessions per week.
- work is marked at school.
- teacher keeps homework records.
Types of Homework
A
Study
-
tables
- spelling
B
Written Work includes
-
maths
-
writing
-
handwriting
-
reading/word study activities
- completion
of set tasks
C
Research activities with instruction
There is time in class for children to put homework into Homework
Notebooks.
Regular reading is important - encourage children to use the local public
library as well as the school library.
Years 6/7
-
Homework will facilitate the development of time management and
organizational skills.
Time
Allocation
A
maximum of 4 half hour sessions per week plus personal reading - novels,
newspapers etc.
Types of
homework
research
completion of set class work
contracts
regular personal reading
spelling and table drills
study for tests
maths
All homework is recorded in homework diary. Parents are encouraged to
view and sign this regularly.
Homework may be set by classroom and specialist teachers.
Pastoral care is an important part of
Hillarys Primary School. It comes under the umbrella of Students at
Educational Risk. We encourage a supportive learning environment both in and
out of the classroom and aim to cater for the needs of every student.
Our Pastoral Care Policy has many
components:
Lunchtimes
The Library has been made available during lunch times 4 days a week for students to read and play games. Many games have been purchased for the children to play as well as several games for the computers.
A basic lunch will be made available to any student who appears at school without lunch. The lunch will be made in the canteen and the cost of the food covered by ‘Students At Risk’. The classroom teachers need to identify the students who need to have lunch provided.
1. The Classroom teachers are there for all students to talk to if necessary. The students need to feel that they can confide in their teacher if a problem or personal issue arises.
2. The School Psychologist is available each week on a Wednesday for referral of students who need further support and attention. The referral is passed on to the Deputy Principal who then passes it on to the school Psychologist. Together an intervention program is devised with the classroom teacher, administration and parents. Referrals are also made for outside agencies if required.
As a school we felt that Tags was available only for a select group of students. It also was occurring at odd times during the day and a disruption to the main learning program in the classroom. Clubs was designed to offer an academic extension for all students and at a time that did not disrupt other subject areas. Clubs also gave students the opportunity to meet new teachers and other students of different year levels and classes.
Classroom teachers and specialist teachers are available for clubs activities. The class numbers for clubs have been reduced. The teachers select a topic of their own personal expertise that fits in with the outcomes of any subject area. Examples of these include, potter, computer, gardening, sewing, numero, inventions, board games, tennis etc. The children then select which club interests them the most.
Clubs has a 6 week duration once a term. Club groups are changed each term and teachers may change the club that they offer. Teachers are required to complete a portfolio cover page for each student based on their club activity. This may or may not be accompanied with a work sample. These are passed on to the children’s respective teachers.
Clubs operate in year 6 and 7 on Wednesday afternoons 1.30 - 2.50.
Rights and Responsibilities
At Hillarys Primary School, everyone has the right to feel safe and valued
and all members of the school community have the responsibility to ensure
that this happens.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is the wilful, conscious desire to repeatedly hurt, threaten or
embarrass someone.
For example, when a person is repeatedly:
· Called hurtful names
· Hit, punched or kicked
· Threatened
· Sent nasty notes
· Ignored or excluded
· Teased in a nasty way
· The subject of rumours
· Singled out for unfair treatment
What can you do?
As a student, you can
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Tell the person who is exhibiting bullying behaviour to stop. State
quite clearly that the behaviour is unwelcome and offensive.
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Seek help. Talk about it to someone you trust.
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Report it to a teacher. We do not tolerate bullying at this school.
As a bystander, you can:
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Care enough to do something about it, whether is affects you personally or
not.
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Support the person being bullied.
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Show that you and your friends disapprove of bullying.
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Report it to a teacher.
Staff will:
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Adopt positive classroom management strategies and incorporate anti-bullying
messages in the curriculum.
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Provide positive role models for students
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Actively counteract bullying behaviour
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Respond appropriately to any reported incidents of bullying
·
Be obviously present during recess and lunchtimes when on duty, as a
deterrent to possible incidents of bullying in the playground.
As a parent, you can:
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Talk to your child about what is happening at school.
·
Support your child in being assertive, but not aggressive, in dealing with
bullying.
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Be positive about your child's qualities.
·
Reassure your child that it is not happening because there is something
wrong with them.
·
Talk to someone at school who can help.
Rationale
1.
Regular
vigorous physical activity makes a positive contribution to children’s
health, and to their normal growth and development.
2.
Commitment to pursuing an active lifestyle contributes to a lifestyle good
health and to a healthier society.
PURPOSE
1.
To develop an enthusiasm for physical activity.
2.
To
develop confidence and competence in movement and co-ordination skills.
3.
To
provide opportunities for developing fitness and good health.
4.
To
promote self-confidence and social competence through involvement in team
situations.
5.
To
provide a medium for self-expression.
Broad Guidelines
1.
Physical education sessions are regular and consistent, with
fitness session daily, and games and skills development twice weekly.
2.
All
children participate regardless of difference in rates of growth and
development, physical disabilities, cultural backgrounds, or natural ability
differences.
3.
A range
of games and sports are experienced by the children.
4.
Opportunities for involvement in activities beyond the school are provided.
5.
Experience is across the four areas of dance, fitness and agility, games
skills, water safety and swimming.
6. The
program is based on and resourced from “Daily Physical Education,” Education
Department of South Australia, 1984.
Procedures and Teaching
1.
All classes take Daily Fitness session at the start of the
day.
2.
Games,
(sport) sessions are timetabled weekly for Year 3, Years 4 and 5, and Years
6 and 7.
3.
Swimming
Classes are organised for 10 consecutive school days for all children.
Procedures- School Administration
1.
Purchase of equipment is included in the annual budget.
2.
The
Physical Education specialist teacher takes responsibility for all aspects
of equipment provision.
3.
Records
of children’s swimming levels attained are kept on file.
SCHOOL POLICY ON SUN PROTECTION
TOP
Rationale
Protection from the sun is an important
public health measure.
Requiring the wearing of suitable hats is a responsible healthy measure for
the school to implement; and will be a school priority.
The school will ensure that students are aware of the SunSmart philosophy
and will put into practice all possible procedures to reduce the exposure of
students to the sun, whilst at school.
Purposes
1.
The
wearing of appropriate clothing, especially a suitable hat will reduce
exposure of the face and body to direct sunlight.
2.
It will
reinforce home procedures that encourage children to be aware of sun
exposure through various sun protection and health campaigns.
3.
Through
education we contribute to family and community awareness of the need for an
active and purposeful approach to sun protection.
Procedures
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Approved
school hats are to be worn outdoors at all times. These hats are
wide-brimmed and shade the face. Caps do not provide adequate
protection and as a result are not acceptable as appropriate headwear at
school.
§
Approved
hats will be worn for all physical education and sports sessions. Students
will be expected to wear hats at all times when it is appropriate to do so.
§
Students
without a hat will remain out of the sun. Areas specified for students who
do not have a hat include the verandah of A Block (outside A1 and A6), the
undercover area, the Library (lunchtime) and the shaded pathways around the
A Block.
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Regular
checks will be made by the administration to see that students are complying
with the school dress code, specifically with the wearing of the approved
hats. Parents will be consulted and asked to assist if students are
not complying with this dress code.
§
Students
will be encouraged to wear clothing that is sun protective, such as shirts
with collars, longer style shorts and rash vests when involved in outside
water activities.
§
All Staff have been issued with a ‘school hat’ and are requested and encouraged to
wear this when outside.
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Sunscreen is available in all blocks for administering before students go to
play. Students will be encouraged to apply sunscreen before they go to
recess, and reapply before lunchtime. Parents are reminded in newsletters to
apply sunscreen before their children leave home in the morning and are
encouraged to provide a tube of sunscreen for their children to keep in
their bags and apply as needed.
Environmental
§
Teachers
will endeavour to limit the exposure of students in outdoor activities
between 11.00am and 2.00 pm each day.
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Undercover protection will be provided for all students and staff during
carnival sport days.
§
Lunch
eating areas will be shaded and though students will remain in that area
while eating, are still required to wear their hat.
§
All sand
pits (Junior Primary areas) will be covered for maximum protection.
§
Students
will be encouraged to remain in shaded areas for outdoor play and
activities.
§
Phys Ed
and Sports sessions will be conducted in shaded areas whenever possible and
prolonged exposure to the sun will be kept to a minimum.
Curriculum
Classroom teachers and the Phys Ed specialist will incorporate this Sun
Protection Policy into the curriculum where possible for all year levels.
Educational material on Sun Protection will be provided to staff as it comes
available for use in classroom programs.
Review
This policy will be
regularly reviewed.
The review will involve:
The
SunSmart behaviour of students, staff, parents, and visitors and make
recommendations for improvement where required.
Assess shade provision and usage and make recommendations for increases in
shade provision if required.
Update and promote curriculum material relevant to SunSmart activities.
Parent and community consultation will be
invited to assist the Hillarys Primary School in reviewing this policy.
If a student brings a mobile phone to school, the following rules apply;
· The phone will be kept in the student’s bag at all times during the school day. If a phone is observed being used for any purpose during the day it will be removed and left at the office until the student leaves school.
· No student is to use a mobile phone during school hours unless it is under the supervision of a staff member.
· Phones are to be turned off at all times, unless parents give written permission for the phone to be left on and this is authorized by the administration. Any phone that may ‘ring’ during the day is to be given to the class teacher or office for safe keeping.
· We discourage the bringing of mobile phones with cameras to school.
· Responsibility for mobile phones brought to school remains with the student. The school and staff take no responsibility if a phone is lost or stolen.
Parents are asked to ensure that and monitor the use of mobile phones and that students receive information regarding the dangers of using a mobile telephone.