grange primary school

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PARENT BOOKLET

GRANGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

39C Jetty Street

GRANGE SA 5022

Phone: 8353 2688

Fax: 8235 1326

Email: [email protected]

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WELCOME TO GRANGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

VISION STATEMENT

Working Together to learn for now and the future in a

challenging, diverse and nurturing environment

Identity Diversity Respect

Friendship Enjoyment

This booklet provides you with some information and procedures that will help you to settle into Grange

Schools. For more information please contact staff.

We hope that the time you and your family spend with us will be happy and rewarding.

Our School is a Foundation to Year 7 (F-7) school with a Principal, Deputy Principal and Assistant Principal

We are proud of the community spirit and the partnership we have with our parents to provide the best

possible education for students. Our school is a vibrant, enjoyable and positive learning community.

Grange Schools has been serving the educational needs of children in the western suburbs of Adelaide for

over 100 years. It is widely recognised throughout the metropolitan area as a school, which provides a

friendly, caring, secure, environment offering quality education where children develop self discipline, a

strong desire to learn and be successful.

Staff at this school work hard to maintain and develop a parent/teacher partnership in the education of your

child to his/her full potential. This booklet should offer you some insight into what occurs at Grange. We are

committed not only to sharing successes but also in the joint responsibility in developing your child.

Should you need to discuss your child’s education please do not hesitate to contact the class teacher or a

member of the Leadership team.

Grant Small Michaela Ford Wendy Pugsley

Principal Deputy Principal Assistant Principal

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INDEX Accidents 6

Appointments with Staff 6

Arrival Time and Lateness 6

Assemblies 6

Attendance 5

Badges 5 and 6

Banking 6

Beginning School 4

Bicycle Rules 7

Canteen 7

Cars and Road Safety 8

Class newsletters 7

Curriculum 7

Dental Clinic 7

Dogs 7

Early Dismissal 6

Early Leaving 6

Emergency Contact Telephone Numbers 11

Enrolment Procedures 4

Fees 12

Governing Council 14

Harassment 12

Head lice 12

Hints about transferring from other schools 4

Homework Policy 12

Hot Weather 12

Learning Assistance Program 13

Leaving School At Lunch Time 13

Lost Property 13

Medication 13

Newsletters 13

Out Of School Hours Care and Vacation Care 13 & 14

Parent Involvement 14

Reporting To Parents 14

Resource Centre 14

School Closure/ Pupil Free Days 15

School Rules 15

School Times 4

School Uniform 11

Sports Day 15

Sports and Sports Teams available 15

Swimming 15

Term Dates 4

Traffic Management @ Grange 9 & 10

Transition to School for Receptions 4 & 5

Vision Statement 2

What can the teacher learn from you? 5

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SCHOOL TIMES

8.45a.m. School begins

10.55a.m. - 11.15 a.m. Recess

12.35p.m. - 12.55p.m. (Junior Primary) Eat lunch

12.45p.m. - 12.55p.m. (Primary) Eat lunch

12.55p.m. - 1.35p.m. Lunch play

3.05p.m. Dismissal

TERM DATES FOR 2015 Term 1

27/01/15 – 10/4/15

Term 2

27/4/15 – 3/7/15

Term 3

20/7/15 – 25/9/15

Term 4

12/10/15 – 11/12/15

BEGINNING SCHOOL

The first year of school is called Foundation.

There is now only one intake per school year.

Children who turn five years of age before 1st May

will commence at the beginning of the school year.

Students who turn five years of age after 1st May 2

will start school at the beginning of the following

year.

The Department of Education and Child

Development, (DECD) Early Years Policy supports

the value and significance of the early years at

school and provides time for children to develop

naturally and acquire positive attitudes to school.

Foundation students are automatically assessed by

trained staff to ascertain their gross motor

coordination skills. This involves a ½ hour test of

their ability to hop, jump, skip, run, balance, etc. If

your child is assessed as requiring additional skill

development you will be notified in writing.

ENROLMENT PROCEDURES

Children within our zone have automatic entry into

Grange Primary School, as do siblings.

In the compulsory years of schooling (from Yr 1-yr

6) we will accept students in year levels outside the

zone if we have spaces available. This depends on

numbers at that point in time. In accepting students

from outside the zone it is important that balancing

the gender ratio be addressed. Preference for

enrolment will be given by proximity to the school,

and special circumstances. Out of Zone Enrolments

are usually accepted at the beginning of a school

year.

Early enrolment of your child gives the school a

better picture of its numbers for the following year.

Just before enrolling in kindergarten is a good time

to also enrol for school.

Enrolment forms can be obtained from the

enrolment officer in the front office.

Prior to starting school, letters will be sent detailing

transition times and dates for starting school.

HINTS ABOUT TRANSFERRING FROM

OTHER SCHOOLS.

When transferring students from other schools, it is

always helpful to undertake a tour of the school.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Principal to

arrange this information session.

Also importantly talk to the front office staff about

school fees, school procedures, etc and they will

enlighten you with some of the administration

information that you may need to know. Enrolment

forms are obtained from the front office.

Once starting at Grange, our administration will

forward a transfer advice to your child’s previous

school and they will transfer your child’s student

records.

School fees are not transferred between schools.

TRANSITION TO SCHOOL FOR

FOUNDATION CHILDREN FROM PRE-

SCHOOLS

Children normally have transition visits prior to

commencing school: (number is determined with

the school)

All new Foundation parents are invited to a new

reception meeting prior to when their students are

due to start.

What can we do to ease children’s transition to

school?

1. The personality of the teacher is central to a

child’s feelings about school. (We encourage

you to get to know your child’s teacher as a

person).


2. Being with ‘old friends’ is important.

3. The behaviour of other children is likely to be

the single most important factor in causing

children anxiety about school. (Reassure your

child that s/he has the right to feel safe and that

the teacher is there to help).

4. Some children feel a general anxiety because

they don’t know what is expected of them.

‘Why can’t I play with friends in other classes

now?’

‘Why do I have to ask to go to the toilet?’

‘Why can’t I go outside when I want to?’

We explain procedures but you can help too.

They may be worried about getting lost, or being in

the wrong place at the wrong time.

‘What is the bell for?’

‘What does recess time mean?’

Together we can help your child understand school

life.

BADGES

All new Foundation students are provided with a

name badge. They are expected to wear them for a

term. Other staff then recognise that your child is

new to school and can provide additional support if

required.

WHAT CAN THE TEACHER LEARN FROM

YOU?

We believe that it is important for parents

/caregivers to learn what the teacher knows about

how your child is doing at school.

It is just as important that the teacher learns from

you about your child outside the school. This will

help the teacher understand your child.

Here are some things you might want to tell the

teacher:

How your child feels about school

What you feel your child’s strengths are

What you feel your child’s areas of

development are

Your child’s involvement in activities like

Scouts, church groups, etc

Health problems, which may affect your

child. All health problems need to be

discussed to determine whether a health plan

needs to be developed

Emotional problems which may affect your

child

What she/he tells you about it

How well she/he accepts responsibility

The size of your family

How well your child gets along with other

family members and friends

What activities your child likes/dislikes

ATTENDANCE Regular and punctual attendance increases the

likelihood of success in learning. Students who

have poor patterns of attendance are at risk of not

achieving their educational, social or psychological

potential. It is, therefore, important that you support

your child to attend school regularly and on time.

If your child is absent, please advise us by phone

with the reason. A written explanation in the

student diary or on notepaper is also advisable.

If your child is unwell it is important to keep your

child at home. Children who are unwell cannot

concentrate on learning and may pass the bug onto

others.


ACCIDENTS

If an accident happens to your child, an attempt will

be made to contact you immediately. It is very

important, therefore, the school has up-to-date

information about where you or another person

whom you nominate, can be contacted during the

day.

In the case of serious accidents, an ambulance will

be called immediately, at the discretion of the

school staff.

APPOINTMENTS WITH STAFF

Making an appointment to discuss issues

concerning your child avoids inconvenience to

either parent or teacher. It is not always convenient

or appropriate to hold discussions when the teacher

is supervising students. Making an appointment to

talk with the Principal, Deputy or Assistant

Principal is also advisable.

ARRIVAL TIME AND LATENESS

It is very important that students arrive on time for

school each day. Students may arrive at 8.30a.m.

when teachers are on duty and enter their

classrooms at 8.40a.m. when the bell rings. This

enables the day to get off to a good start. Students

are given information from the Daily Blurb and

often collaboratively plan the day’s activities. The

roll book is also marked at this time and teachers

are required to record all episodes of lateness.

EARLY LEAVING

If you need to take your child out of school early,

they must be signed out electronically at the front

office. You will be given a printed early departure

slip to take to your child’s teacher.

If you return with your child later, they need to be

signed back in electronically at the front office,

once again being issued with a ‘return’ slip which

also goes to the class teacher for their class

attendance records and also enables the school to be

sure of all students’ whereabouts throughout the

day.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Children are dismissed one hour early on the last

day of each term and at Easter time if it falls outside

of the end of Term 1

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies are held throughout the term for F-2, 3-

7 and F-7 groupings. Classes take responsibility for

running assemblies and they present a variety of

work and activities. Days & Times are advertised

in the yearly planner.

Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.

BADGES

At Grange Primary School the staff members all

wear a school name badge. We also have badges for

visitors who come to the school. If you are in the

school for any length of time, please come along to

the Front Office or sign in at your classroom and

receive your badge. The purpose of the badges is to

allow children to identify people who are authorised

to be on the school property.

BANKING

To encourage good saving habits, Bank SA

provides a coupon book system for banking at

Grange Primary School. Application forms are

available at the front office.

Bank Day is every Wednesday.

BICYCLE RULES

Students may bring bicycles to school and place

them in the bike racks. The bike rack areas are

locked in the morning and unlocked at the end of

the day. Children must ride their bikes in a safe

manner near the school and must walk their bikes in

the school yard and surrounding footpaths. (See

NOTE below). Students must wear a helmet

when riding a bike. The consequence for not

following these rules will be Time-Out.

NOTE - Near the School means:-

Jetty Street - High Street to Charlotte Terrace

Surrey Street - Jetty Street to Beach Street

round-about

children will be expected to walk their bikes on

footpaths in the above zone between 8a.m. and

8.45a.m. and 3.05p.m. and 3.30p.m.

No riding of bikes, skateboards in the school during

school hours.

We believe that these arrangements will assist in

accident prevention.


CANTEEN

We are very proud of the fact that our canteen is run

with the support of parent/caregiver volunteers.

Nutritious lunches can be ordered daily from the

canteen. A current price list is sent home regularly.

If your child forgets their lunch or lunch order they

will be sent to the canteen to order lunch.

An account will be given to your child and we ask

that payment be made the next day. It is suggested

that children do not bring excessive amounts of

spending money. Usually $1 or $2 is adequate.

Junior Primary students eat their lunches from

approx 12.35p.m. and Primary students begin eating

at 12.45p.m. with the supervision of the class

teacher.

The canteen phone number is 8353 3124

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS

REQUIRED

CLASS NEWSLETTER

These will be sent home at the beginning of each

term. The purpose of class newsletters is to inform

parents about the work, which will be covered by

the class, and about other notable class activities.

CURRICULUM

The schools’ curriculum is guided by the DECD

document South Australian Curriculum Standards &

Accountability Framework. This document is

organised under eight learning areas.

English

Mathematics

Science

Technology

Health and PE

Society and Environment

LOTE (languages other than English)

- Japanese at Grange

The Arts There are five Essential Learnings that are

incorporated into all eight learning areas. The

Essential Learnings are:

FUTURES

COMMUNICATION – including Literacy,

Numeracy and ICT

THINKING

IDENTITY

INTERDEPENDENCE

It is the responsibility of all teachers to ensure that

the principles of equity and social justice pervade

the total curriculum so that all groups of children

who participate in the schooling process can achieve

equal educational outcomes.

The schools’ policies allow individual teachers to

vary their methods and allows for your child to

progress at his/her own rate. Every effort is made to

provide continuity within the school.

For further information about the DECD curriculum

document please go to the website

www.decd.sa.gov.au

Or ask to view a copy at the school.

Additional learning opportunities are provided

through:

English as a Second Language program

Mother Tongue Maintenance in Italian,

Greek and Serbian

Instrumental Music for students Years 4-7.

Tuition from DECS teachers or private

tutors. Opportunities for Junior and Senior

Choir and Senior Band

Specialist PE program

After school sports for older students

Our curriculum priorities include:

Maths/Numeracy

E-Learning

Student Wellbeing

Other priorities include:

Students with High Intellectual Potential (SHIP)

Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

Early years Literacy

DENTAL CLINIC

Students are able to attend the Fulham Gardens

Primary Schools’ Dental Clinic.

The phone number for appointments & enquiries is:

Fulham Gardens – 8356 8394

DOGS

Dogs are not permitted on the school grounds at any

time during school hours. This is for everyone’s

protection and safety. Thank you.

http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/


CARS AND ROAD SAFETY

We are so concerned about

traffic problems near the school

that we appeal to parents who pick up students from

school to examine their driving habits. Double

parking, U-turns in Jetty and Surrey Street, parking

in NO PARKING zones are some of the unsafe

practices regularly observed. Such practices could

easily result in injury or death.

Please do not use either car park as a pick up or

drop off zone, as this can be very dangerous for

pedestrians and drivers alike.

We ask that all pedestrians use the lights and emu

crossing.

New road rules came into force on Wednesday 1

December 1999. They come under the Road Traffic

(Road Rules – Ancillary and Miscellaneous

Provisions) Regulations 1999.

The relevant rules are:

1. Contravene No Stopping Sign – this is similar

to the old No Standing zone. It is an offence to

become stationary/stop for any time period.

This offence applies to signed areas with:

2. Stop on Continuous Yellow Edge Line

- as above, but marked by a yellow line.

3. Contravene No Parking sign (over 2

minutes) – This zone may only be used for

the immediate pick up or set down of goods

or passengers. By leaving a vehicle or

sitting in a vehicle, waiting for a

child/passenger to come out, longer than

two minutes, constitutes an offence. This

offence applies to signed areas with:

4. Stop on or Across a Driveway – can drop

off passengers, but not block driveways for

extended periods.

LIGHTS JETTY ROAD

NO STANDING ANYTIME

EMU CROSSING NO PARKING

8:30am – 9am &

3pm – 3:30pm

SCHOOL DAYS

NO

STANDING

OSHC

OSHC /STAFF CAR PARK

BUS ZONE

NO STANDING

END OF BUS ZONE

PASSENGER

LOADING 8:30am- 9am

2:45pm – 3:45pm

DRIVEWAY – END OF

SCHOOL BUILDINGS

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

It is expected that all children will wear the dress

code.

We believe that a school dress code contributes to:

whole school unity and individual feelings of

self worth through such unity

the provision of a supportive school

environment by reducing levels of competitive

dressing

the realisation of social justice by relieving

parents of pressures to purchase high cost brand

name clothing for school wear

positive visibility of Grange Schools in the

wider community

Therefore we will support the wearing of school

uniform and conformity with a dress code by:

positive staff and community support for school

uniform and the dress code

taking steps to eliminate dress-based

harassment

inclusion of a broad range of non-brand named

clothing in the dress code

regular review of the dress code in consultation

with students, parents/ caregivers and staff

the yearly provision of an exclusive ‘class

of.....’ garment for Year 7 students

Student dress code is the same for boys and girls

(with the exception of the blue and white check

dress for girls), and is as follows:

Short sleeved polo shirt (grey or navy)

Long sleeved T-shirt (grey or navy)

Windcheater (navy blue)

Fleecy lined zip-up jacket (navy blue)

Plain navy blue or grey shorts or pants.

No brand names or logos on any items.

No jeans/denim material

Through extensive consultation with our school

community (students and parents) the following

school uniform is encouraged and available upon

order through the front office of the school.

Short sleeved Striped Polo Top (navy)

Navy Polo Top with grey collar

Striped Rugby Top

Blue and white check dress

Windcheater (navy blue)

Hooded, fleecy lined zip front jacket (navy)

Cargo Shorts or pants (navy or grey)

Rugby knit shorts (navy)

Navy broad brimmed or bucket hats, school

bags and sew-on logos are available from the

front office.

HATS

Children who want to play in

the sun are required to wear a

wide brimmed or bucket school hat during play and

PE times from Sept 1st to April 30th

These two styles of school hats (wide brimmed and

bucket) are available from the front office and

children will be required to wear one of these school

hats.

No hat means ... no play. Children will be

allowed to sit in the shade outside Lawson Hall.

Summer Footwear

When selecting summer footwear

for your child to wear to school,

ensure that it will provide

protection from injury during sport

and play time activities. Thongs

and beach sandals do not provide foot care and

protection. These should not be worn.

CLOTHING

The school policy is that in the summer months,

children should wear clothing, which provides some

protection from the sun. As a result, children

should not wear the following to school: singlets,

muscle shirts, brief shorts or summer dresses with

little or no protection around the shoulders or neck.

We ask parents to support this policy.

EARLY DISMISSAL

(see under Arrival Time and Lateness)

EMERGENCY CONTACT TELEPHONE

NUMBERS

Up to date contact information (home and work) is

important for us to contact an adult in an

emergency. This information is requested upon

enrolment. Please notify us of any changes during

the year.

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FEES

School fees for the following year are issued in

December to enable parents as much time as

possible to budget for payment. These are made up

of a materials and service fee, swimming and

excursion fees.

A composite fee is charged. It is used, together

with DECD grants, to provide your child with text

books, educational materials, apparatus and

equipment in all subjects during the course of study

at the school.

Stationery and duplicating materials are provided

throughout the year. Excursions and either

Swimming or Aquatics are also covered by these

fees.

Parents in financial difficulty may apply to have

school fees paid by the Government. Enquiries may

be made at the front office. School fees may be

paid by cash, EFTPOS, PAYWAY into our bank

account, in two instalments or by other

arrangements with front office. Parents are asked to

pay fees the week prior to school commencing.

HARASSMENT

Our aim is to develop and foster an environment,

which is free from harassment. We strive to:

ensure a productive learning environment where

everyone feels safe, secure and happy

foster confidence and high self esteem

develop an awareness, understanding and

appreciation of other cultures

encourage a co-operative, non-aggressive

environment where successful conflict

resolution strategies are used

We have a successful policy and a set of grievance

procedures, which are actively taught in classrooms.

HEAD LICE

Anyone can catch head lice. It is not a sign of poor

personal hygiene. It is important to treat them

properly and safely when they occur. There is an

abundance of information regarding head lice on the

web, or alternatively, visit your chemist who will

advise you on the various treatments available

Please inform the class teacher when head lice are

detected so that all members of the class can be

notified and action taken.

HOMEWORK POLICY

The following is a summary of the policy. More

details can be found on the school website.

Homework will be related to the range of learning

activities with which children are involved at

school. As a result, a variety of homework

activities will be set and may include - reading,

reporting, interviewing, collecting, researching,

written assignments, art activities...

EXPECTATIONS

Years F-2

Formal homework is not set for F-2 students but

regular reading and related activities are strongly

encouraged.

Time -

Minimum

Time

Maximum

Frequency

Year 3

10 mins

20 mins

3 times/wk

Year 4

15 mins

25 mins

Monday –

Thursday

inclusive

Year 5

15 mins

30 mins

Year 6

15 mins

45 mins

At least four

times each

week

Year 7

15mins

45 mins

NOTE: - It is important that children should not work longer

than the maximum time if frustrated or tired. In

such cases, parents should write a note of

explanation in their child’s diary.

Children may choose to work for longer periods

providing they are enjoying the homework activity.

It is important for children to be involved in some

activities other than homework after school.

HOT WEATHER

The school is now fully air-conditioned so children

remain at school until 3.05p.m.

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LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LAP)

The Learning Assistance Program is one which

aims to support a child through development of self

esteem and confidence, relying not only on parents

in the school community, but people in the wider

community to lend their time and talents for the

support of these children.

What we aim to achieve through this program is:

greater community participation

students accessing one to one support with a

volunteer to develop self esteem and confidence

building on what students can do

building bridges between students, teachers,

parents and the wider community

At Grange Schools you may see an adult and

student reading quietly, playing a game or using the

computers, enjoying cooking or taking a walk

around the school grounds, chatting, smiling,

relaxing having fun and enjoying themselves – this

is LAP.

LEAVING SCHOOL AT LUNCH TIME

Unless children bring a note from home giving

permission for them to go home for lunch, students

stay within the school grounds for the whole day.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property is held in the containers under the

stairs near the office. It is displayed at the end of

each term and if not claimed, sent to charity.

Second hand uniform items are also available for

sale at a stall run in Term 1. Notification of this

stall is advised in the school newsletter.

To ensure the safe return of any of your child’s

garments, please label all items with a laundry

marker.

MEDICATION

Medication will not be administered to students by

staff. If your child requires antibiotics three times a

day, this can be given at home before school, when

the child returns home from school and just before

bedtime.

However, if your child has ongoing medical

problems such as asthma, diabetes, etc. you will

need to see the front office staff to ensure that a

Health Plan is put in place for your child.

Generally older students with asthma can accept

responsibility for puffers providing their Asthma

Care and Medication Plans are in place.

The school has a Drug Policy in place, which

includes reference to medication.

NEWSLETTERS

The school newsletter is distributed fortnightly on

Thursday and is taken home by the youngest student

in each family. The newsletter contains a lot of

information about the school, its policies, events,

achievements, meeting dates and educational

matters.

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE AND

VACATION CARE

The Grange Primary School Out of School Hours

Care Program (OSHC) aims to provide quality

recreational care for all school age children in a

warm, safe and comfortable environment while

parents work, study or have respite.

A full day program is offered to children at Grange

Schools during the school holidays.

It is run by the Out of School Hours Care program

workers. Information is provided about four weeks

before the end of each term.

The hours are as follows:

Before School: 7:00a.m. – 8:45a.m.

After School: 3:05p.m. – 6:00p.m.

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Vacation Care: 7:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

There are many ways parents/caregivers can help

and contribute to the learning process:

classroom – class teachers will ask for specific

help in a range of classroom activities,

excursions or camps.

school – we have an active Learning Assistance

Program (LAP), many council sub committees,

working bees – parents are asked to help in

maintaining our grounds.

Daytime parent groups

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- Class Parent Program

- Friends of the library

These groups have a social focus and a sharing

of information about learning

Governing Council – is a major decision-

making body in the school. Elections are held

at the Annual General Meeting currently held in

Term 1 each year. You may attend any council

meeting as an observer or volunteer your

services at any time.

You may nominate to be on any of the sub-

committees. They include:

Canteen committee

Education committee

Grounds/Facilities/Sport/Fundraising

Finance

Adhoc working parties

Out of School Hours Care

REPORTING TO PARENTS

Parents and teachers are partners in the educative

process. We need to develop positive relationships

and interact frequently to share information we have

about your child.

Teachers facilitate this process by:

chatting informally

planned teacher/parent discussions

notes, phone calls to parents

sending home samples of children’s

work/products

actively involving parents in the classroom

classroom newsletters etc.

Formal reporting procedures include:

Term 1: Meet the Teacher Night. Teachers

provide information about the

classroom learning program.

R-7 Interviews

Term 2: Summative Written Report

Term 3: Interviews upon teacher or parent

request.

Term 4: Parents receive a written

summative report of their child’s

achievements.

Interviews consist of teachers providing information

to parents about skills, knowledge and the child’s

attitude. Teachers also seek information from

parents. Many of the classes have 3-way interviews

with students leading the process.

Of course parents can ask for an interview at any

time throughout the year.

Teachers manage and negotiate the times for

interviews with parents.

RESOURCE CENTRE

The Resource Centre staff welcomes you to call in

at any time and are happy to assist with any

enquiries regarding your child’s reading.

We specialise in high quality, popular literature for

all students.

Relevant, informative and appealing non-fiction

materials are carefully selected to support the

teaching of information skills for students R-7.

The students have supervised access to the Internet

during class time. Six online computers in the

Resource Centre’s ‘Techno Suite’ are available to

students at lunch time, before and after school and

provide equitable access to all students R-7.

GOVERNING COUNCIL

The Governing Council is a legally incorporated

body and is a vehicle for consultation, coordination

and cooperation, to ensure that the best possible

decisions are made for children. It has an equal

partnership with staff and leadership in developing

policy and ensuring quality learning for all students.

Several sub-committees operate:

Education

Finance

Grounds & Facilities

Out of School Hours Care Program

Sport

Fundraising

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SCHOOL RULES

To make sure that Grange Primary School is safe

and enjoyable for children and adults, the following

rules are needed:

CARE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY

Arrive after 8.30am and leave by 3.20pm Follow staff member’s instructions

People will walk inside, around buildings and

on stairs. They will not use corridors, stairs or

toilets for play.

Running games may only be played on marked

courts and ovals. Kicking of balls is only

allowed on the ovals.

CARE FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS

Care For Each Other-Make Our School Harassment Free

Play in appropriate areas- Front of school Year-2 only-

no running around buildings

CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Eating is not permitted on the oval during play times. Place litter in the bins provided.

Children wear hats during playtime or be asked to sit

quietly in the Designated No Hat Areas.

Support the school’s recycling and environmental

programs

CARE FOR PROPERTY

Look after school property and Buildings Ask permission to use other people’s possessions

The following must not be brought to school by children.

· bubble or chewing gum

· thongs

· dangling earrings

· any dangerous object

The following areas are no go for children

· outside the school grounds or garden areas unless

permission has been received from a staff member

· all corridors and areas marked with a yellow line

· classrooms before 8.40am, during recess, lunch and

after 3.40 p.m. unless with an adult/staff member

· bike racks unless parking or collecting bikes

· front of school (unless walking through) for years 3-

7 students

· large rubbish bin area without permission

SPORTS

F-3 children receive specialist

P.E. lessons over the year. F-7

participate in our annual Games

Day in Term 4. Students from

4-7 have the opportunity to participate in

competitive sport on Friday afternoons and

Saturday morning. See Sports Brochure for details.

SPORTS TEAMS AVAILABLE

The school provides Football teams on Saturday

mornings in Terms 2 and 3, Cricket and Softball in

Terms 1 and 4, Soccer in Terms 2 and 3, Netball &

Basketball all year. All of these sporting bodies are

comprised of parents who volunteer their time to

coach, manage and organise the programs.

SPORTS DAY/GAMES DAY

Once a year, generally in Term 4, the whole school

participates in Games Day. Students come to school

at the normal time on that day (8.45a.m.) and are

dismissed at 3.05p.m.when the day concludes. Each

class is involved in a series of different activities

and the day culminates with team and individual

races. It is a real team builder and lots of fun and

excitement for the students.

SWIMMING

F-2 swimming occurs in Term 4. Lessons are taken

at the Thebarton Aquatic Centre or the Adelaide

Aquatics Centre.

Year 3-4 swimming occurs during Term 3.

Year 5 Surf Safety during Term 1

Year 6-7 Aquatics occur during Term 1.

The cost of swimming is included as part of the

school fees package.

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SCHOOL CLOSURE /STUDENT FREE DAYS

The Governing Council grant one day a year as a

school closure. This day usually occurs in Show

Week, staff and students do not attend on this day.

The Governing Council and DECD also approves

four pupil free days per year. Students do not attend

on this day, but staff attends professional

development sessions either here at the school or at

an alternative venue. This gives the staff an

opportunity to attend training and development on a

whole staff basis focussing on the school priorities.

These five days throughout the year will be

advertised in the Newsletter & School Planner and

the Out of School Hours Care program will be

available.

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