Information For Parents

Kindergarten Children Need:

• A school homework pack, which is available from Mrs. Lambos for $10.00.

• An art smock (large shirt/apron with name marked clearly on it)

• Play lunch packed separately from "big lunch"

• "Big lunch" should not be too big!

• All lunch and drink containers (no glass bottles) need to be clearly labelled with your child's name.

• School bags should also be clearly marked or labelled on the outside

• Blue cap or hat for summer days

• Correct uniform and black leather shoes, to be worn daily

Please label all clothing including shoes and hats!

School Times:

Children SHOULD NOT be in the school grounds before 8:30 am or after 3:00pm as the playground is not supervised during this time.

School Council
The school council is the governing body of the school. Four parent representatives are elected to council each year.

P & C Association
The school has an active P&C. Meetings are held regularly. All parents are welcome.

Canteen
Rockdale public school is a leased canteen which operates five days a week, providing a wide variety of healthy food and snacks everyday.

Lunch orders need to be placed before school. This involves clearly writing the students name, class and order on a paper bag and including the money inside.

School Medical Checks
Checks are conducted yearly on a rotating grade basis. A dental clinic is situated on the school grounds. Parents need to ring the clinic for an appointment if their child needs dental work. A parent or carer must accompany the child to their appointment.

For appointments, please call 1300 134 226

School Councillor
Is available to assist you. Please phone the school for an appointment.

Absences
A note must be given to the class teacher after every absence. For extended absences you should phone the school and leave a message for the class teacher.

Overseas Travel
It is appreciated if parents give the school, in writing, details of overseas travel, especially the dates of the absence.
The form for this purpose is available from the school office.

Accidents and Illnesses
We can only treat minor injuries such as grazes. Medical attention is sought for anything or a serious nature. Naturally, in the case of a serious accident, parents will be contacted, and for this reason, please ensure that your Childs` details are up to date with address and phone number (home, work, mobile and emergency contact such as a neighbour or relative).

If your child requires prescribed medication during school hours, the appropriate form needs to be filled in at the office before the medication can be administered.

Before and After School Care
Is available at the school. See the office for a registration form.

Scripture Classes
Are held each Tuesday morning by visiting representatives of Anglican, Catholic, Muslim, Macedonian orthodox religions.

Lost Property
Is kept in the clinic or outside the infants office. Please see that all items of uniforms and all children's possessions have your child's first AND last name.

Collecting Children after School
Please be prompt. Children usually become distressed if parents do not arrive on time. It is very difficult for teachers to remain after school, to care for the children.

If you are delayed, please phone the school.

Road Safety
Parents are requested to be most particular about observing the parking regulations that operate. You are requested not to double park or stand where it is not allowed.

Excursions
Excursions are an important part of learning and the children benefit greatly from them. Excursions occur for all grades, kindergarten to year 6, from simple visits to the zoo, a trip on a ferry, a visit to the museum or a tour of The Rocks.

Excursions are organised to enhance and stimulate class work. Permission slips and money should be returned to the class teacher for recording purposes.

School uniform must also be worn unless advised otherwise.

Meet the Teacher Night
This is held early in the year to inform parents of stage expectations and an overview of the years` planned program. Class routines / rules, expectations are also covered.

Assessing and Reporting at Rockdale Public School
We use many methods to assess and report on the learning progress of all children. The teachers continually assess to gather and interpret information which is then used to shape the teaching program for your Childs` learning.

Some of the methods used to assess your Childs` knowledge, skills and attitudes include:
- one to one conferencing
- observing and noting what your child can and cannot do and how your child works during learning activities
- using various forms of testing
- setting tasks and assignments to be completed and achievement noted
- using student self assessment
- responding to feedback from parents and other support staff

Immunisation
Requirements of School Under The Public Health Act
The Public Health Act 1991 now requires school principals to:

1. Request that parents provide the school with an immunisation history statement on enrolment of their child.
2. Notify the public health unit of any case of a vaccine-preventable disease.
3. On the direction of the Public Health Unit, exclude un-immunised children.
 

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