Respect – Responsibility – Resilience

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 2019 TERM 1 WEEK 1

TERM 1 WEEK 2

WHAT’S ON

Monday 4 February

Tuesday 5 February

Kindergarten students commence

11.15am - 12.15pm Chess Lessons in Library

No 3-6 Assembly

Wednesday 6 February

K-2 Jellybeans Music Program commences

3-6 Music Creative Composition Classes commence

11.20am DIM Strings Thursday 7 February

K-2 JellyBeans Music Program commences

3-6 Music Creative Composition classes commence

3pm Enrolment for Turkish Community Language class

Friday 8 February

8.00-8.40am Junior Band in Hall

No K-2 Assembly HAT’S

WHAT’S AHEAD

12 February 2.40pm 3-6 Primary Assembly – Prefects Hosting 15 February 2.40pm K-2 Infants Assembly – TBA 19 February – 7.30pm P&C AGM 22 February Primary Swimming Carnival – Years 3-6 1 March Scripture/SEE Lessons commence 5 March GRIP Leadership Conference 12 March School Photos – all students 25-27 March Year 5 @ Camp Berry 1-12 April Year 2 Swim School

NOTES DUE

Student book pack order for 2019 students Technology Contract – All Students Sport Code of conduct – Yrs 3-6

PRINCIPAL’S THOUGHTS

Welcome I would like to sincerely welcome everyone back to what will be an exciting year of learning for our students. We finished 2018 greatly appreciative of the community support for the school expressed through cards, emails and gifts.

2019 Newsletter Again this year, the newsletter will come out each week on Fridays ready for a relaxing weekend read and will include diary dates and a list of the notes sent home that week. The Skoolbag app is still our primary way of communicating with families and all new families are asked to download the new app to their phones to access the newsletter and messages (see instructions attached).

Student Enrolments Our total student enrolments for 2019 are 621 allowing us to form 25 classes across the school. Even so we have used school funds carried over from previous years to form a 26

th class reducing the numbers in most

classes. The students have settled well into their new classes. To help parents locate their child’s classroom all rooms have an orange sign outside the doorways indicating the class name.

Student Awards Department assemblies will begin in week 3. Students should submit their trade-up awards to the office by the day before an assembly. Any awards received on the day of an assembly will be given out at the assembly the following week.

P & C Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting for the school P&C will be held on Tuesday 19 February from 7.30pm in the school library and everyone is welcome to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and friends of the school to come together and plan for the year ahead.

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Elections will be held for executive positions and expressions of interest for other voluntary roles will be welcomed.

Incidents at School From time to time throughout the year, conflict between students may arise. I would like to stress that under no circumstances are parents to approach another child around a school related incident. Parents are asked to let the teachers or executive know and we will investigate the incident from both sides and make a decision in the best interests of both students. Public School Email: 2047 Specialist Programs In 2019 we will continue to use external providers with one program each term to cover music (Term 1), athletics (Term 2), dance (Term 3) and gymnastics (Term 4). These programs address specific areas of the curriculum and bring high-level expertise to the school. The external providers are specialists in their field and are able to compact the time for students to learn the skills required allowing the class teachers more class time to devote to the teaching of literacy and numeracy and the other key learning areas. Thank you in advance for your financial support to enable these programs to take place.

2019 School Swimming Carnival Our annual swimming carnival will be held at Drummoyne Swim Centre on Friday 22 February. All year 3-6 students will be attending and capable Year 2 swimmers who turn 8 this year. Notes will be handed out next week. Students may consider some additional swimming practice over the next few weeks.

With best wishes for the year ahead, Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL

FROM THE DEPUTY’S DESK

It has been a delight to see our students and staff so enthusiastic and productive in their first week of school.

Thank you to parents who have been prompt in keeping us informed of any changes to contact details and medical information. If you have a changed address, phone number or obtained any health information over the break, please ensure you contact the office so we can advise teachers and update our records.

In the coming weeks I look forward to sharing some of the wonderful learning opportunities that are taking place in our classrooms. Watch this space!

Dianne Colb DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

PRIMARY ETHICS – TEACHERS NEEDED

Dear Parents and Carers, Could you be an ethics teacher for Drummoyne Public School?

Some of our current ethics teachers moved on at the end of last year and we are seeking volunteers so that all of our classes can continue.

Ethics teachers receive full training by Primary Ethics, the not-for-profit organisation approved to design curriculum and training for the ethics program. Training consists of a two day workshop and short online modules. Lesson materials are provided. Suitable volunteers should have an interest in children’s education and development of critical thinking skills and must be available on Friday morning each week.

In ethics classes, children learn how to think logically, disagree respectfully and support their arguments with evidence, rather than act according to blind habit or peer pressure. Unfortunately without more volunteers, some children will miss out on these valuable lessons.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to our school, please get in touch with Nicky Batt on 040978870 or nicky.batt@gmail.com, or visit www.primaryethics.com.au.

Nicky Batt Ethics Co-ordinator

BACK TO SCHOOL ONLINE SAFETY TIPS

It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is over and we’re being bombarded with back-to-school messages - at the supermarket, on our social media feeds and on the TV. New shoes, school uniforms, stationery and devices are being purchased by busy parents trying to juggle between family time, final holiday activities, going back to work and getting kids ready for the start a new school year. While these items help ensure your child can participate in class and sport activities, the back-to-school period can also be a great time to review their online safety and get ahead of any issues that may come up through the year. Some tips to get you started, include:

Sharent responsibly — be mindful about sharing your child’s first day of school and other milestones on social media. Think about who can see the photos and what information you

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may be giving away, because even a school crest on a student’s uniform can say a lot about where they spend their time. Asking your child if it’s okay to share their photo is also a great way to help grow their understanding of consent and respect. See more information about sharenting.

Know the signs for cyberbullying — school can be a particularly challenging time for kids, especially if they’re being bullied. Our complaints show most cyberbullying stems from the school yard. So watch out for signs that your child may be affected, like being secretive with their online activities, avoiding school or social outings, a decline in school grades, or a sudden change in friendship groups. See more information about how to help your child experiencing cyberbullying.

Set screen time limits — our research shows more than half of parents are concerned about the amount of time their kids spend online. With screens increasingly being used at school and home, it’s important to ensure your child has a healthy balance of offline and online time. Setting screen-free zones in the home and negotiating switch off times are useful ways to do this. Don’t forget, quality over quantity! See more information about managing screen time.

Use tools — parental controls on smartphones, TVs and computers can help limit your child seeing inappropriate content and help manage their time online. Make sure the privacy settings on their apps and games are turned on and help show them how to block and report people online. See more information about using parental controls and privacy and reporting tools.

Stay engaged — as soon as we hand our child a device, we should be talking to them about the dos and don’ts of the online world. It’s also important to let them know we’ll be there to support them if anything goes wrong. There is no substitute for taking an interest in our children’s online lives from an early age, to help establish strong foundations and open lines of communication. See more information about keeping your children safe online.

OFFICE NEWS

NSW Government Creative Kids program The NSW Government is helping your cost of living with Creative Kids, which is all about making it easier for school-aged kids (4.5 to 18 years old) to get involved in creative and cultural activities. Parents, guardians and carers can claim a $100 voucher per year to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered providers. It's a great opportunity to let kids find their passion and learn new skills.

Vouchers can be used to contribute to registration, participation and tuition costs for performing arts, visual arts, coding, languages, literature, music and other creative and cultural activities with our approved list of activity providers. More information can be found at the following link: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/creative-kids

Book Packs are now available from the School Office Thank you to all the families who purchased their child’s book pack for 2019 over the holidays. If you missed out, the school has purchased additional packs available for sale at the office. Prices vary from grade to grade. Please refer to the pricelist below:

Kindergarten $35 Year 4 $63 Year 1 $67 Year 5 $60 Year 2 $61 Year 6 $98 Year 3 $51

Please fill in the form at the end of this newsletter and pay online through the POP system.

School Bus Routes & Timetables For information about the school bus routes, timetables and Opal cards please go to the Transport for NSW website: https://transportnsw.info/routes/bus

Bus Complaints To make a complaint about late buses please call 131 500 (option 7) and speak to someone or email customerservicensw@transitsystems.com.au

Lost Property Please ensure all items are clearly labelled and speak with your children if they come home without their jacket, hat or lunch box. Lost property is cleared out regularly and unclaimed items will be donated to the 2

nd hand

stall.

Anaphlaxis (Severe allergic reactions) Next week all staff will receive the manadatory CPR and Anaphylaxis training update. It is important that school staff are confident about the management of students who have been identified by a medical practitioner as being at risk of an anaphylactic reaction (eg to bee stings, peanuts etc). Anaphylaxis is an uncommon occurrence. In most cases, anaphylactic reactions can be prevented with precautions to avoid the known allergen. When anaphylactic reactions occur an emergency response is required.

Please advise the school in writing if your child suffers from anaphylaxis.

CHESS LESSONS @ DPS

CHESS!! Learn to be a chess champion! Coaching for students at Drummoyne Public School is held on Tuesdays from 11:15am to 12:15pm, starting on 5 February 2019. Learning and playing chess helps children develop their logical thinking and problem solving skills, improves their concentration and focus, while also being a great source of enjoyment. Activities include group lessons on a

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demonstration chess board or interactive whiteboard, puzzle solving and fun practice games. Students earn merit awards by making checkmates, or by displaying skills and positive qualities, which all good chess players strive to develop. If your child is interested in taking part, you can collect an enrolment form from the school office, or email enrol@sydneyacademyofchess.com.au for a copy. For all enquiries, please contact Sydney Academy of Chess on (02) 9745 1170.

P&C NEWS

Hi Parents and Friends of Drummoyne Public School,

Welcome to everyone for the 2019 year. We trust you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We would also like to extend a very warm welcome to families who are new to the school.

As many of you would be aware, the Drummoyne Public School P&C is an active organisation bringing together parents and friends of the school to assist in the running of the canteen, uniform shop as well as organise and run certain events such as the Activitython and annual School Fete. Without this support and commitment from the community, many of these great events and services would not occur. In addition, all funds raised are put to good use in the areas of specialist teaching resources, school classroom & technology resources and playground improvements.

The P&C meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in the school library. Our first meeting for the year will be the AGM, to be held Tuesday 19 February at 7:30pm. We would encourage you to attend this event. Elections will be held for committee executive positions as well as our important sub-committee roles.

Again, welcome to the new year! Your P&C Exec

CANTEEN NEWS

TO REGISTER FOR AN ONLINE SCHOOL24 ACCOUNT go to..........

https://www.school24.net.au School ID Number: 2572963

To join the Canteen Committee, or for more information, please contact Eugenie at: canteen@drummoynepublicschool.com.au Alternatively, to add yourself to the roster: Log in to your School24 account. Click onto Volunteers Roster (left hand side of screen). Click onto Select Month. Click onto View Roster. This allows you to see day and time availability. Click onto Add. You are now on the roster.

With thanks,

Eugenie, Dimi & the Canteen Committee

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GOWRIE OSHC

To book Gowrie NSW enrolment forms can be found on the Gowrie website: https://www.gowriensw.com.au/our-centres/out-of-hours-care/gowrie-oshc-drummoyne

SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES

Autumn Vacation Monday 15 April – Friday 26 April 2019 Staff Development Day Monday 29 April 2019 Winter Vacation Monday 8 July – Friday 19 July 2019 Staff Development Day Monday 22 July 2019 Spring Vacation Monday 30 September – Friday 11 October 2019 Summer Vacation Thursday 19 December 2019 – Monday 27 January 2020 Staff Development Day Tuesday 28 January 2020

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Band – Monday and Friday am

Contact Directions in Music on 9662 2211

Keyboard & Guitar – Tuesday and Thursday pm

Contact David Koh on 9411 3122

Greek Classes – Monday, Tuesday, Friday pm

Contact Charoulla Themistocleous on 0411 137 266

ChiFUNese Class – Friday am

email admin@chifunese.com or call (02) 8006 8606

Turkish Language Class – Thursday pm

OmerCan 0418 695 766 Bahar 0475 738 726

Enrolment forms and detailed Information on

atatu rk.org .au/okul

COMMUNITY NEWS (The following notices are listed as a service to the community but

are not necessarily endorsed by the school)

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Starting school is a major step in a child’s educational journey. It is made easier when children are prepared for the transition.

Children’s milestone events such as starting school always bring a mix of emotions for both children and parents, with excitement, anticipation and nervousness being the most common. If either you or your child is feeling anxious about the big event then the following tips will help ease the tension and ensure your child makes the best possible start to their school life:

1. Be positive about the year aheadSchool starters generally take their cues from their parents so your attitude to school, your child’s teacher and learning can set the scene for a positive year ahead. Be positive and confident that your child will fit in and succeed and you increase the likelihood that they will do so.

2. Tell them what to expectOne of the best ways to ease a child’s anxiety is to provide information about what they can expect at school. Over the school holidays, reinforce what they have already learned about lining up, play areas, routines and other aspects of school they may have experienced during the transition program. In this way your child will be better prepared for what happens when real school starts.

3. Develop your child’s independence skillsChildren with age-appropriate self-sufficiency skills generally find starting school much easier than children who have always had everything done for them. In the months leading up to the start of school make sure your child knows: how to open and close their lunchbox; how to pack their bag or backpack; how to use the toilet independently; and how to pack away their belongings. Practise eating play lunch and school lunch with your child. Also help them develop the habit of packing up their toys, their dinner plates and their clothes. These simple habits soon become ingrained patterns that will help maximise your child’s long-term success at school.

4. Explain what school expects from themLet your child know that being at school requires some behaviours that may be very different from those required at home. For instance, there will most likely be different rules and routines. They will probably have to work with many more children, they may have to put up their hand to get a teacher’s attention and they may have to wait their turn to be heard. Help them understand that in a classroom they may not be able to do things when they

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want to – which can come as a shock to some children. These lessons about fitting in will help your child adapt quickly to their new surroundings.

5. Teach social etiquetteSchool requires children to make friends with other children and also to work and play alongside others. Take the time to explain and role-play the social etiquette that will help your child succeed socially. “Jeremy, when you want to play with others you need to say, ‘Excuse me! Can I join in your game?’” Another way for children to learn social etiquette is through play dates, family gatherings and family mealtimes.

6. Familiarise them with the school environmentThe scale of the physical environment of a school can be daunting for young children so consider spending some time at school during the holidays so they become familiar with the playground and the buildings. Also make the journey to and from school a number of times prior to the start of school so that they are comfortable when they go on the first day.

7. Develop a goodbye routineDespite the best start to the school year there will always be those days when a child just doesn’t want to go to school. Tears and tantrums are common for many school starters. It helps in these less-than-pleasant situations if you have a goodbye routine that includes a smile, a kiss and/or hug and leaving without looking back. If saying goodbye in the morning continues to be a struggle, seek the advice and help of your child’s teacher.

8. Don’t forget to develop a hello routine too!Once school has finished some children just want to relax without talking about school, while others may unload about the events of the day. Follow their lead but regardless of whether your child opens up or closes down make sure they have some downtime so they can relax and unwind. If your child always presents a tale of woe about school (“I hate school. I’m not going back”), be patient and remember that children can be faulty observers and don’t always see things as they really are. Help them look for the positive or good parts of their day by asking questions such as “What did you enjoy about today?”

At times of transition it’s worth remembering some children adapt easily to new routines and new surroundings, while others may take many weeks to feel comfortable with going to school. If the latter is the case for your child, then patience, consistency and exposure to affirming parent networks may be the best allies that you and your child can have.

Michael Grose

Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.

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30 January 2019 Dear Parents/Caregivers,

BOOK PACKS FOR 2019 As advised in the school newsletter at the end of last year, book pack payments for the year ahead were made directly to our suppliers, Kookaburra. Children will receive their packs over the next few days. If you have not purchased your child’s book pack you can now purchase them directly from the School Administration Office. The text books pack prices for each year group follow. Amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar for ease of processing by the office: Kindergarten $35

Year 1 $67 Year 2 $61

Year 3 $51 Year 4 $63 Year 5 $60 Year 6 $98

If there are difficulties with payment, please contact me to make alternate arrangements. Thank you for your ongoing support of the school. Sincerely,

Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOOK PACKS 2019 I would like to purchase a book pack for my child: ……………………………………. of class: …………………. at the cost of $……….. . . Signature of Parent/Caregiver: ……………………………………………………………….. For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________

General Permission Note 2019 – Office – 2019 Notes.

GENERAL PERMISSION NOTE 2019

The following general permission note is designed to streamline parent permission for a number of school related activities. This note will be kept in the school administration office and remain current for 2019. Please return to your child’s teacher. Please circle then sign alongside YES or NO in the box. Student Name: ________________________________ Class: ______________

Signature Circle

EMAIL ADDRESSES I give permission for Drummoyne Public School to give my email address to Drummoyne Public School P&C Assocation in order to be notified of all P&C events and fundraisers.

YES

NO

GENERAL EXCURSION CONSENT I give permission for my child to participate in walking excursions within the local area of Drummoyne as organised by teachers and approved by the Principal. Parents will receive information on the nature of the walking excursion prior to the activity. Separate permission notes, together with full details will be issued for any excursion away from the school which involves travel by bus or car.

YES

NO

PERMISSION TO SHARE INFORMATION I give permission for the school to share student information, such as their name, date of birth, attendance, assessment data and class to third party sites that support teaching and learning in the school such as Sentral, Mathletics, Seesaw and other providers.

YES

NO

SPORT I give permission for my child to walk to and from various local parks and sporting venues within Drummoyne, to participate in sporting activities, the school athletics carnival and the cross country carnival as approved by the Principal..

YES

NO

PG RATED MOVIES Department of Education regulations mean that school students are only able to watch G rated movies at school without parental permission. At times we may want to watch a PG rated video. If your child’s class watches a PG rated video the teacher will have viewed the video and deemed it suitable for the class. I give permission for my child to watch PG rated movies that have the approval of the Principal.

YES

NO

CHILD PROTECTION LESSONS As part of the Personal Development/Health/Physical Education curriculum all children will participate in Child Protection lessons. These mandatory lessons will help children to identify dangerous or uncomfortable situations and to seek help from trustworthy adults. Some lessons may involve the naming of parts of the body. The Child Protection lessons have been developed by the Department of Education and they are an important program for schools. I give permission for my child to participate in Child Protection lessons.

YES

NO

MEDICAL ATTENTION I give permission for the staff of Drummoyne Public School to seek medical attention in case of an accident or emergency involving my child.

YES

NO

ADMINISTER PANADOL I give permission for the staff of Drummoyne Public School to administer Panadol in case of severe fever or pain.

YES

NO

If you wish to change any of these permissions please notify the school in writing.

Signed: ……………………………………………………………………. Date: …..……………………

General Permission Note 2019 – Office – 2019 Notes.

1 February 2019

General Permission to Publish

Dear Parent/ Caregiver,

I am seeking your permission to allow the school/Department of Education to publish information about your child for the

purposes of sharing his/her experiences with other students, informing the school and broader community about school

and student activities and recording student participation in noteworthy projects or community service.

This information may include your child’s name, age, class and information collected at school such as photographs,

sound and visual recordings of your child, your child’s work and expressions of opinion such as in interactive media.

The communications in which your child’s information may be published or disclosed include but are not limited to:

Weekly school newsletter

Public websites of the Department of Education including the school website, the Department of Education intranet

(staff only), blogs and wikis

Department of Education publications including the annual school report and promotional material published in print

and electronically including on the Department’s websites

Official Department and school social media accounts on networks such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter

Local and metropolitan newspapers and magazines and other media outlets

If photographs are requested by the media, parent permission specific to each occasion will be sought. Parents should be

aware that when information is published on public websites and social media channels, it can be discoverable online for

a number of years, if not permanently. Search engines may also cache or retain copies of published information.

Published information can also be linked to by third parties.

Please complete this permission form and return to the school by 10 February 2019

Sincerely,

Brian J Dill

Principal

I have read this permission to publish and: [ ] I give permission [ ] I do not give permission Tick the appropriate box

to the school/Department of Education to publish information about my child as described above, including in publicly accessible communications. This signed permission remains effective for 2019 or until I advise the school otherwise.

Child’s name: …………………………………………………………………………………

Parent/caregiver’s name: …………………………………… Parent/caregiver signature:………………………………………

General Permission Note 2019 – Office – 2019 Notes.

Date: ……………….

Sport Code of Conduct 2019 Dear parent/caregiver, Throughout the year, your child will take part in a number of intra-school and inter-school sporting events. In this role, your child will be an ambassador for our school. The behaviour and attitude of our students while in the community reflects on the school and effects the safety and wellbeing of all participants. Therefore, it is essential that all students leaving the school grounds understand our expectations and abide by the Code of Conduct below. Please discuss and co-sign the Code of Conduct with your child. This will ensure a common understanding between students, staff and parents of Drummoyne Public School. Participation in sporting activities is dependent on this code being signed and followed. Code of Conduct for Students involved in Sport Students are expected to:

Maintain safe and acceptable behaviour at school. Two “time outs” in a term may prevent a student from representing the school.

Maintain safe and acceptable behaviour when representing the school.

Be punctual and attend all training sessions and inform the coach when unable to attend.

Dress in the appropriate and correct uniform for the sport you play.

Wear your school hat at all appropriate times.

Cooperate at all times with the coach, team mates and all other competing schools.

Try to the best of your ability at all times.

Be a good sport. Encourage fellow team members. Play for the fun of it and allow others to enjoy sport.

Listen politely. Do not talk when an adult is speaking. Do not interrupt or argue.

Always show respect for, and abide by, the referees’ or coach’s instructions and decisions.

Control your temper, making no criticism either by word or gesture.

Sit down and support the other teams whilst not involved in the event.

Conclude each event by congratulating the competing schools.

Behave responsibly and safely while travelling to and from a venue.

Treat all students and adults with courtesy, fairness, tolerance and respect. Bad language, sledging and bullying on or off the field are not acceptable.

Be responsible for packing and unpacking equipment – share the work.

Student and Parent Commitment Please sign this contract to indicate:- I have read the Code of Conduct carefully with my parents and understand it. I am aware that not following the Code of Conduct will result in consequences, such as removal from the team and/or activity. I agree to compete within the Code of Conduct at all times when representing Drummoyne Public School. Child’s Name: ………………………………………………….. Class: ……………………….. Signed: (Child) ………………………………………………….. Date: ………………………….

Witnessed: (Parent/Carer) …………………………………… Date: …………………………..

Brian J Dill

PRINCIPAL

Technology Contract 2019

Rationale Technology facilities at Drummoyne Public School are for educational purposes. The goal in

providing these facilities is to promote educational excellence in teaching and learning

programs through increased use of technology. The school is committed to the proper and

responsible use of all forms of technology by students and to this end, requires acceptance

of, and strict adherence to the terms and conditions of this contract.

Drummoyne Public School supports the Department of Education policies for the

appropriate use of Information and Communication Technology.

Conditions of access – ‘privilege with responsibility’

Access to ICT equipment is a privilege and certain responsibilities apply. This privilege is

extended to all students annually, providing they work within the guidelines defined by the

school.

Student use of technology commitment

As a student of Drummoyne Public School I accept the responsibilities that come with

having access to the technological facilities available.

As a student I sign this contract to agree to:

treat technology with care at all times.

engage in responsible behaviour whilst using technology.

use appropriate language at all times when using technology.

respect laws pertaining to copyright.

avoid websites that may have offensive or inappropriate material.

inform an adult if I find something that is scary or inappropriate.

inform an adult if I am aware that my peers are looking at, or accessing

inappropriate sites.

use the internet for teacher approved activities.

not download any files from the Internet without permission from a teacher.

not install and run software, including games that I have found on the fileserver or

from home.

be aware that the school has access to my internet browsing history and emails.

only use my personal login details and online accounts.

refrain from giving out personal information about myself or others.

not delete, change or alter in any way, the appearance, sound or set up on any

computers or other devices.

not play games of any description on a computer without first seeking teacher

permission.

not physically interfere with another student who is using a computer or other ICT

equipment.

only print when I have received permission from the teacher.

Consequences for students

If there is inappropriate use of technology or access to the Internet the following

consequences will be applied:

1) A loss of access to technology for a period of two weeks or a time determined by the

classroom teacher. Parents will be informed and the student will be given ‘timeouts’.

2) After the loss of access, the student will be asked to reread and discuss the

Drummoyne Public School ICT contract with an Assistant Principal.

3) Following this, the student will undergo a two week monitoring period where they

will be allowed access to technology in a restricted capacity.

4) If the two week probation period is respected, the student may be granted full

access.

5) If the student does not display expected behaviours that comply with the

Drummoyne Public School ICT contract, further loss of access will occur with the

possibility of absolute withdrawal from all technology.

Please sign this contract to indicate:-

I have read and understand the ICT contract.

I agree to comply with the expectations of the ICT contract.

Student’s Name: ______________________________Class:__________________

Signature: __________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name: _____________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________________________

1 February 2019

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Infant teachers require the collection details of your child after school. Please complete the form below and if there are any changes to this routine during the year, it would be appreciated if you could notify teachers in writing.

For last minute changes please contact the Administration Office on 9181.2636.

If you have an older child collecting a student in K-2, include this also in the table below.

Please indicate the name of the person picking up and their relationship to your child (eg. grandmother/grandfather), if your child attends Gowrie or if they catch a bus (including the number of the bus).

Thank you

Tamara Mapstone and Michelle McCauley Assistant Principals

Child’s Name:________________________________________________________________

Class:_____________________________

Day of the Week Collection Details

Monday

Name:………………………………………………….. Relationship to child:…………………………………

Tuesday

Name:………………………………………………….. Relationship to child:…………………………………

Wednesday

Name:………………………………………………….. Relationship to child:…………………………………

Thursday

Name:………………………………………………….. Relationship to child:…………………………………

Friday

Name:………………………………………………….. Relationship to child:…………………………………

Parent/Guardian Signature: ……………………………………………….…………Date:………………………………

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM TEACHER, THANK YOU!