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Updated Feb 2007 GLENELG SCHOOL
RECEPTION TO YEAR 7
PARENT HANDBOOK
At Glenelg School....we make a difference through learning partnerships. CONTENTS
Page 4 Introduction 5 School History and Information Bell Times 6 School Routines Term dates Absenteeism Accidents at School 7 Medications - Sick students Communicable diseases 8 Banking Canteen Car parking Change of Address and Telephone Numbers 9 Child abuse Collection of money Custody Procedure Dental Clinic Dress Code 10 Purchasing Uniforms Enrolment 11 Excursions and Camps Homework Policy Hot Weather 12 Lost property Newsletters Out of School Hours Care Program Privacy Principles School fees 13 School card Glenelg School Curriculum 14 Student Behaviour Grievance Process for Parents 15 Reporting Student Progress to Parents 16 Specialist Programs 17 Specialist Programs (continued) 18 New Receptions Program 19 Preparing your Pre-school Child for School 20 Student Opportunities - Australia Wide Academic Competitions - Chess - Civics & Citizenships - Forums - Jump Rope - Music - Sport 21 - Swimming - Sports Clinics - SAPSASA Traffic Monitors Tournament of Minds 22 Safety - Safety on the Street - Bicycle Riders - Traffic Restrictions - Smoking School & community Interaction - Class Helpers/Volunteers 23 Governing Council Parents & Friends Association Resource Centre
Welcome to our school.
Glenelg School is a friendly and caring school providing a quality service to families and an outstanding education for children. Our motto 'making a difference' supports our vision of children at Glenelg achieving to their potential. As children bring a variety of experiences and learning needs to school, we provide a wide range of challenging and flexible programmes enabling children to develop as knowledgeable, optimistic, creative and resilient learners. We support a safe and inclusive environment and expect every student to uphold our values of respect, responsibility and fairness. Respect for self, for others, for property and environment. Responsibility for self, for others, for the school and for the community. Fairness is care, cooperation, equity and justice. A highly skilled and competent staff facilitate and support learning for our children. Developing quality partnerships is an integral part of our school culture. We value the knowledge that you have of your child/ren and will work with you to develop a broad understanding of your child's needs, hopes and aspirations. Parents are welcome at any time. We have an open door policy and encourage you to make regular contact with us. You are invited to contact teachers or senior staff at any time if you wish to discuss specific issues concerning any aspect of the school or your child's education.
We look forward to a happy and purposeful association with your family at Glenelg School.
Principal R-7 Lyn Langeluddecke Heads of School Ashley Christie-Ling (R-3) Paul Ferors (4-7)
Glenelg SchoolDiagonal Road, GLENELG EAST 5045 Telephone: 82953943 Fax: 82952390Email: glenelgp@glenelgsr7.sa.edu.au
A GLIMPSE OF THE HISTORY AND TRADITION The original Glenelg School was situated on the northeastern corner of High and Chapel Streets, Glenelg. In 1876 it became a government school. Both the stone and brick school, which was opened in 1881, and the double storey brick building opened in 1969 were built on the current site. The Diagonal Road building was opened in 1921. The headmaster’s house is now used for the Out of School Hours Care and as the Canteen. Glenelg School has a proud history. Approximately 2000 people attended the centenary celebrations in 1981. A time capsule was sealed, during the ceremony and will be opened in 2006, the 125th anniversary of the siting of the school on its current location.
SCHOOL INFORMATION Glenelg School has growing enrolments. In 2006 our estimated October enrolments are 359 in the primary 3-7 and 230 in junior primary R-2. The Junior Primary and Primary Schools amalgamated at the start of 2004 with a new model of leadership encompassing a Principal and two Heads of School who have full time administrative responsibilities. For 2006 there are three Coordinators, one in Information Communication, one in student Health and Well-Being and one in Learning in the Early Years. The student population is mainly of Anglo Saxon origin. 6% of the school population is of non- English speaking background and ESB and 30% of students are school cardholders. The school is located in the heart of the Glenelg Township, which is a popular tourist attraction of Adelaide. Housing and rental accommodation is readily available.
SCHOOL HOURS 8.30am Children can enter the school grounds. Yard supervision begins. School office open. Uniform Shop open to receive payments 8.45am Children go to classes (organisational time) 8.55am First lesson begins 10.55am - 11.15am Recess 11.15-1.15pm Class time 1.15-1.25pm Children eat lunch with supervision of teacher 1.25-1.55pm Lunch play 1.55-3.15 Class time 3.15pm Dismissal Children are supervised in the yard from 3.15-3.30pm. Children not collected after this time need to report to the front office where assistance will be sought. Note: Early dismissal is 2.30pm on the last day of school at the end of EACH term.
TERM DATES for 2007 Term 1 29/1/07 to 13/4/07 Term 2 30/4/06 to 6/7/07 Term 3 23/7/07 to 28/9/07 Term 4 15/10/07 to 14/12/07
TERM DATES for 2008 Term 1 29/1/08 to 11/4/08 Term 2 28/4/08 to 4/7/08 Term 3 21/7/08 to 26/9/08 Term 4 13/10/08 to 12/12/08
INTAKES OF RECEPTION CHILDREN There are four intakes of Reception children each in. Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Reception children must be five years of age on or before the first day of term.
ABSENTEEISM All children need to be at school by 8.45 am. Children enter classrooms and have 10 min. to organise themselves for the day. The first lesson starts at 8.55 am. Teacher’s mark their rolls at 9.00 am. Students arriving after this time are deemed to be late and are recorded as such in the roll book. The school is legally obliged to account for absences of every child. If your child is sick or is going to be late, please ring the school on 8295 3943 between 8.30 and 9.00 am or you can send a note of explanation to the class teacher via another student.
If it is necessary to collect your child before the end of the day parents need to collect and sign them out on the form at the front office.
ACCIDENTS AT SCHOOL Trained first-aid staff at school attends to all injuries. Parents are notified of any injury, which needs medical treatment. If parents are not available, senior staff will seek medical help for the child. This includes dental treatment for a student who attends the Somerton Park Dental Clinic.
If it is deemed necessary to call an ambulance, the ambulance service will render an account in the name of the parent or guardian of the student concerned. If the student or his/her parent or guardian is a member of the Ambulance Service insurance scheme, the account should go directly to them. If the student is privately covered by private health insurance, the account should be submitted to the insurer. If the student is not covered by ambulance cover, the parent should complete a Statutory Declaration (obtainable from the school) and submit the form through the school principal requesting payment of the account by the Minister.
MEDICATIONS The School must be informed and given full instructions on the correct form (available from the front office) about all medications that your child has to take at school, whether short or long term. Any medication to be administered should be in original packaging, with the student’s name and have instructions from the pharmacy and is to be kept in the front office. Any antibiotics to be administered should be negotiated with the teacher and medication taken to the front office to be placed in the fridge. Wherever possible we would appreciate it if medication could be timed for home treatment. Complex health requirements must be negotiated. It is against regulations for the school to administer painkillers to students. An additional form, which details an emergency action plan, is required to be completed if your child is asthmatic, diabetic, or epileptic. Please collect a form from the office.
SICK STUDENTS We have a sickroom for students who are unwell. Students are kept in the sickroom for only a short period of time. Parents are contacted if a student cannot continue with classes because of sickness. Parents of children, who receive injuries to their heads, are informed. A child who attends the sickroom will receive a stamp (‘sad face’) on the inside of their arm together with a note explaining their illness/injury to be taken home to parents. The school keeps a record of all injuries and treatment.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES - Regulations It is probable that during the years your child is at school he/she will contract one of the common diseases listed below. Please observe the following Education Department regulations which are available from the school office. Chicken Pox, Mumps and Rubella Children do not attend school until cleared by a medical practitioner. Measles Children do not attend school for at least seven (7) days from the appearance of the rash or until a medical certificate of recovery is produced Conjunctivitis Children do not attend until the discharge from the eyes has ceased. Impetigo (school sores) Children do not attend until the sores have fully healed. The child may be allowed to return to school provided the appropriate treatment is applied and that the sores on the exposed areas are covered with a dressing. Head Lice Should the school observe a child with head lice, the following process is taken: (a) A phone call is made to the parents of children where head lice are discovered. The child is required to be taken home and treated. (b) Other children’s parents in the class receive a letter warning them of the discovery and their need to make regular checks. On re-admission to school, after treatment, children will be checked again by a School Services Officer. It is recommended that checks be carried out at home at regular intervals. Updated head lice information can be obtained from the front office. When in doubt please ring the school.
BANKING Each TUESDAY morning the Commonwealth Bank deposits are processed by the Parents and Friends Committee. The bank makes a donation to the school for this service. All children are encouraged to use this service. Application forms are available from the school office. Students place their books in the appropriate collection bags in the classrooms and they are returned in the teacher’s pigeonhole before recess time.
CANTEEN The canteen is open daily at recess and lunch. The canteen is operated by a paid manager and relies heavily on parent volunteers to help prepare and serve food. If you can help, the Canteen Manager would welcome your call (82953746) ORDERING LUNCHES: Paper lunch bags are available from the Canteen (at a small cost). Write the child’s name and room number on the bag with the lunch order. Correct money would be appreciated if possible. Updated price lists are sent home at regular intervals.
CAR PARKING The car park on the school grounds is for staff only. Car parking for parents is available in the Glenelg Football Club car park, on Williams Street and Diagonal Road where marked. Council parking inspectors do patrol. Please use the school crossings for both your own and your child’s safety.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER This information needs to be current. School records need to be kept up to date in case of emergencies so we need to know if: 1. You change your address and telephone number 2. You change your emergency contact numbers and work number.
CHILD ABUSE All adults (staff and parents) who work within the school are required by law to report suspicion of child abuse.
COLLECTION OF MONEY All money is to be paid in at the Uniform Shop at eastern entrance of main building. Please make sure that the money is in an envelope with child’s name, room number, amount of money enclosed and purpose (eg school fees, lucky book, camps etc). The envelope should have the corners of the flap sealed as money sometimes falls out of the gap. A receipt will be issued. Correct money is appreciated. Please hand all moneys in between 8.30am and 9.30am. The Uniform Shop is open for payment of money on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. Note: Closed on Thursday.
CUSTODY PROCEDURE Please advise the front office of any change to legal custody. It is important that the custodial document be sighted at the school. All information is confidential.
DENTAL CLINIC Children attending Glenelg School may receive general dental care from the Somerton Park Dental Clinic. Parents are informed when their children are to attend and may attend the Clinic while their children are being treated. They may visit or call the Clinic at any time to discuss their children’s dental health. Should a dental emergency arise for a child enrolled in the scheme, the parents may contact the Clinic for a special appointment. Phone number 8294 4433 All children who are dependants of, or holders of Health Care Cards, Pensioner Concession Cards or School Cards, will receive free dental care through the School Dental Service. From January 1st 2007 a $35 fee per course of care will be charged to all children, including primary and preschool children, accessing the School Dental Service who are not dependants of, or holders of Health Care Cards, Pensioner Concession Cards or School Cards. The first and last courses of care for all children accessing dental care through the School Dental Service will be free, regardless of if a relevant card is held or not. Further information will be provided to parents before their children’s next examination.
DRESS CODE Our school’s Governing Council has determined that the wearing of uniform clothing is a requirement for all students. It is expected that all children will wear the Glenelg School colours of navy blue and gold. Our school's dress code aims to give students a sense of pride in their school. The wearing of the school colours is also a safety issue as it is easy to recognise Glenelg School students in the yard, on excursions or when representing the school. Listed below are some suggestions in accordance with our school dress code: Trousers/cargo pants navy blue Shorts/cargo shorts navy blue Bike Pants navy blue Tracksuits navy blue (no slogans) Polo Shirts navy blue and gold (plain, no slogans) T-Shirts/shirts navy blue and gold (plain, no slogans) Jumpers/Windcheaters navy blue (no slogans) Year 7 windcheaters navy blue Skirts navy blue and tartan Dresses navy checked dress Hat broad-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire style hat (to be worn all year round) navy blue Spray Jacket navy blue Shoes, sandals or sneakers Students with long hair need to wear it tied back each day. CLOTHING WHICH IS UNACCEPTABLE: * Midriff tops and tank tops * Ripped clothing (patches acceptable) * Mini skirts and brief shorts * Thongs, slippers and party shoes * Makeup and nail polish. * Necklaces, dangling earrings and chokers (unless for religious/special reasons after negotiation with Principals) * Caps & beanies * Blue and black jeans * Brightly coloured hair (that draws attention unnecessarily) * Black tops, jackets and pants Non-compliance with the school’s dress code will result in the following action: · A warning will be passed on to the student by the teacher and/or senior staff member with an expectation that they be appropriately dressed the following day. · Non-compliance the following day will be followed up with a note home and/or telephone conversation with parent by a senior staff member. · Subsequent non-compliance will result in the child being dressed with temporarily borrowed clothing from the uniform shop. Parents in financial hardship will need to meet with a senior staff member if they are unable to support the Dress Code Policy to discuss. Please LABEL ALL ITEMS of clothing.
PURCHASING UNIFORMSThere is a display of school uniforms in the passage way near the front office. Uniform items are available through the uniform shop. The uniform shop is run by an SSO and volunteer helpers in the eastern end of the double storey brick building. The shop is open Wednesday 3.00pm - 3.30pm and Thursday 8.45am - 9.15am. School uniforms, both new and recycled are available.
ENROLMENT So that children can make a smooth start we ask parents to enrol their child/ren before "starting day". You can do this by phoning the school to make an appointment with a senior staff member. This initial meeting will provide an opportunity for you to pass on information about your child, for us to share details about our school, for your family to tour the school and for your child to meet their class teacher (where possible).
EXCURSIONS AND CAMPS Excursions and camps are an important part of the school’s curriculum. This is termed ‘out of class learning’ and deemed essential for all students. If your child’s class is going on an excursion or camp we strongly encourage your child to attend. At times, you may be invited to accompany a group on an excursion or to provide transport. If you are able to assist with transport (you need to be covered with third party property insurance) your child’s teacher will be extremely grateful. If possible take the opportunity to join with the class. Information and permission notes will be provided before the excursion. We encourage all children to attend excursions and camps. It is very important therefore that the signed permission forms are returned promptly to school. If you have any concerns about an excursion (or camp) please make sure you contact the organiser (usually the class teacher) so that he/she is aware of your concerns.
HOMEWORK POLICY .At Glenelg School we believe that homework provides opportunities for students to:- · develop good study habits · have opportunities to extend organisational and time management skills · continue work/projects from class time · consolidate and practise skills learnt Homework also needs to value the many out of school activities that children take part in eg. sport, dance, piano, band, feeding animals, aerobics, cooking, cycling etc Therefore we expect each student to spend some time from Monday to Thursday on homework incorporating the above activities and we encourage all students to read for at least 10 minutes each night. Classroom teachers will inform students of their requirements at the start of the year. (Parents will be informed through Acquaintance sessions and class newsletters). We look forward to your support in the partnership we share with you as teachers of your children.
HOT WEATHER As the school buildings are air-conditioned, it is expected that all children will stay at school for the whole school day. On extreme days, 36°C and over students will remain indoors during the breaks. All students are expected to wear sun safe hats- broad brimmed, bucket or legionnaire style hats all year round; this includes P.E. lessons and excursions. Students can bring their own sunscreen to school to apply before outdoor play. This is to be kept in their school bag.
LOST PROPERTY Lost property is kept in a large basket in the front office foyer. Parents and Friends regularly go through this and return all named articles. Unnamed items are displayed under the veranda areas towards the end of each term. A note with date and time is placed in the newsletter prior. Please make sure that ALL items of clothing and other possessions are clearly named, including lunchboxes, drink bottles etc.
NEWSLETTERS Newsletters are sent home each fortnight on the even school week with the youngest student in the school. They can also be accessed via email
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE PROGRAM - held in the Cottage adjacent to Diagonal Road car park. (Phone 8376 0682) The Out of School Hours Care Program coordinator is Sue Raven. This programme is available for Glenelg School students daily - before school (7.00-8.30am) - and after school (3.15-6.00pm) The Programme provides a caring atmosphere where a variety of activities are offered. Children attending are encouraged to choose activities that most suit their needs. Vacation Care (holiday program) is also available and details of the program are available either from the front office or O.S.H.C. building.
PRIVACY PRINCIPLES Information Privacy Principles and Access to Personal Records Scheme enables you, the individual, to access personal information held by the school, upon request.
SCHOOL FEES School Fees are $275. The $275 covers all stationery, general curriculum area needs and computing. Fees may be paid by cash or cheque (made payable to Glenelg School) at the start of each school year. The School has EFTPOS facilities. Payment by instalments can be made after discussion with Principal/Deputy Principal or the School Treasurer. Students enrolling during the year will be required to pay a proportion of the fees. Information about these costs is passed on in the enrolment pack.
Any school library or textbooks, which are damaged wilfully or lost, may have to be replaced by the parent and student.
SCHOOL CARD The School Card Scheme is administered by the Department of Education and Children’s Services and provides financial assistance towards the cost of educational expenses for full-time school students of low-income families. Approval for School Card is dependent upon proof of family income not exceeding the limits. Information is available from the front office.
GLENELG'S SCHOOL CURRICULUMGlenelg School provides quality learning for life, by working with children to confidently: · Become life long learners with inquiring minds. · Be able to work independently and collaboratively. · Continue to develop technological skills. · Set personal goals to achieve highest quality work across the curriculum. · Live the school values (fairness, respect, responsibility). · Develop life skills enabling flexibility and adaptability for the future. We believe that each child will succeed through experiencing quality in: · A stimulating and enriching learning environment. · An enhancing program of extra curricula experiences. · Relevant, varied and accessible learning resources. · An ethos of support, challenge and encouragement to succeed. · Positive learning partnerships between the school, home and community. · Facilities which are safe, appropriate and innovative Glenelg School: · Promotes an active and ongoing partnership with parents and the community. · Maximises the use of neighbouring and nearby community resources · Focuses on improving outcomes for all students. · Is at the forefront of education with ongoing professional development of a highly dedicated and skilled staff. · Is heavily involved in a number of innovative programs including Quality Teacher Program, Learning Technology Innovations program and Learning to Learn. · Provides specialist support to ensure each student is catered for. Individual intelligences and preferred learning styles are recognised. · An excellent Out of School Hours Care program caters for students R-7. · Teaching areas are well equipped. · Allows students substantial access to learning technologies with computers and multi-media fully integrated across all curriculum areas at all year levels. · Provides a comprehensive curriculum. Our Site Plan strongly emphasises: · Literacy and numeracy skills · Information communication technologies · Engagement and Thinking skills, and · Student health and well-being
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR We aim for our school to be · a safe, caring and orderly place where children can learn, and teachers teach effectively. · a place where students accept responsibility for their own behaviour · a place where staff, students and their families develop a partnership to establish expectations and consequences related to student behaviour Our school values and the competencies within Program Achieve are developed with students each year and it is expected that all students will use these. Each class develops a code of cooperation, a positive incentive program and there is explicit teaching of social/emotional skills. Regular positive reinforcement occurs and a culture of community partnerships is promoted which relies on acceptance and tolerance of all people. Teachers communicate both positive and inappropriate behaviour to parents via notes in diary, phone calls and parent teacher conferences.
For inappropriate behaviour the emphasis is on redirecting/re-engaging the student. A STEP system operates for continuing inappropriate behaviours. For example: a value reminder is given. Further inappropriate behaviour will result in class re-think. Continuing behaviour requires office re-think where the child is supported through a counselling process by senior staff and a contract completed. This needs to be signed by parents and returned to the front office. A student exhibiting regular non-compliant behaviour will require a Behaviour Plan involving student, parent and teacher. Failure to follow the yard rules will result in the student attending the re-think room for one session where counselling will occur and a contract completed. GRIEVANCE PROCESS FOR PARENTSAll personal matters such as concerns about your child’s progress are dealt with most effectively in the following ways: Concerns about relationships (student, parent or staff) should be raised directly with the school. The following guidelines might help you if you have a concern: 1. Make an appointment to see the classroom teacher at a time convenient to you both. It's helpful if the teacher has some idea about the reason for the meeting. 2. After meeting with the teacher, if the issue(s) is/are still unresolved: Seek an appointment with the Principals (Let them know the subject of the meeting). Results of the meeting may include the following:
3. If you are still dissatisfied with the outcome, contact the Principals again to air your concerns. If the school does not hear from you it is reasonable to consider that the matter has been resolved. 4. If after Steps 1-3 you are still dissatisfied, approach the District Director (based at .....) who will try to resolve the situation. The District Director will expect that Steps 1-3 have been completed.
It is important that these grievances are kept confidential, and although at times you may seek support from friends, it is important to do this wisely. When the matter is discussed in the student’s hearing, it is important that the student understands that you have confidence that the issue will be resolved confidentially at the school level. Criticism of the school or the teacher does not support the child’s education as it undermines trust and confidence. The school can only deal with issues that are raised in the ways outlined above. If we do not receive information, we are unable to take appropriate action.
REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS TO PARENTS We provide a range of forums to report the learning journey of our students. These are outlined below. If at any other time you seek further information about your child’s progress, make a time to catch up with your child’s teacher.TERM 1WEEK 3: ACQUAINTANCE NIGHT WEEK 4: PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE-seeking information about students. WEEK 9: SOCIAL /WORK SKILLS REPORT End of term review on social and work skills with general comment.
WEEK 9/10 PARENT TEACHER STUDENT CONFERENCES Parents can view workbooks and displays. Child’s goals for learning are discussed which includes strengths and areas for development. TERM 2WEEK 2/3: PARENT TEACHER STUDENT CONFERENCES WEEK 8: OPEN MORNING (during public education week) for parents and wider community with work on display. An opportunity for parents to visit the school and see learning in action. TERM 3YEARS 3,5,7 LAN test WEEK 10: WRITTEN REPORT – A report covering social / work skills and curriculum areas TERM 4WEEK 6/7: SHOWCASE OF LEARNING – a sharing with parents. Students have an agenda of things to share with their parents. Workbooks are displayed. We encourage all parents to attend.
SPECIALIST PROGRAMS
MUSIC/DRAMA Music/Drama is taught Reception to Year 7
LOTE (Language other than English) Japanese is taught Reception to Year 7. Transition Programs Students are given the opportunity in year 7 to links with neighbouring Secondary Schools; these schools provide opportunities and activities that best illustrate their teaching practices. Transition occurs in terms 3 & 4. Students from Glenelg attend Brighton S.S., Hamilton, Mitcham Girls, Seaview, William Light, Westminster and Immanuel Colleges. DRUG EDUCATION Primary classes have weekly lessons.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Junior primary classes have weekly lessons.
RESOURCE CENTRE The resource centre is used by classes for resource-based learning. The teacher librarian and the class teacher cooperatively plan and teach lessons utilising the research process and technology skills
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AT RISK At Glenelg School we are committed to working in partnership with families to support each student to reach their full potential. In order to achieve this we have put in place a range of structures that assist us in determining and meeting learning needs. A teacher is appointed part time to work in the area of special needs. This role includes; · co-ordinating Schools Services Officers (SSOs) who work with students with particular needs · withdrawing individual and small groups of students to develop their skill and knowledge base · supporting classroom teachers to develop programs for the students they are working with. A highly skilled team of SSOs provide support for students at risk through classroom support and working with individual and small groups of students in speech and language programs and specific learning programs. SSOs have ongoing training to further develop their knowledge and skills.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) A trained teacher works with students for whom English is a second language. This involves supporting classroom teachers to ensure that while the first language is valued these students are gaining the concept development they need in English to access the learning program.
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