PARENT & STUDENT INFORMATION

ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:

• Behave in a courteous manner
• Respect the physical and emotional well being of others
• Respect the rights and property of other people
• Behave in a way which does not interfere with the teaching and learning of students
• Obtain permission from the College administration before communicating with visitors to the College during school hours
• Wear the College uniform as prescribed to, from and at school
• Use College furniture, equipment, fittings, buildings, and grounds appropriately
• Adhere to College policies
• Provide a written explanation from parents or guardians for any absence from the College
• Remain at the College (within boundaries) during College hours unless the student has a permission note and a pass has been provided
• Be on time to all classes and other school activities
• Care for the College environment, includes no littering or chewing gum on the ground or structures
• When in public, students are ambassadors of the College and should follow relevant rules and respect the rights of the community

STUDENT PROCEDURES:

I have been absent:
If an absence is known in advance, your parent/carer should inform the College via Compass, a note or by phoning your coordinator prior to you being away. If you are away, even for part of a day, this should be explained to your Year Level Coordinator by Compass, note or phone call immediately on return.

I will be absent:
If you know you will be absent for a long period (e.g serious illness) parents/guardians should contact the Year Level Coordinator who will arrange work to be provided for you. Parents are advised to request ‘student leave’ (vacation) in writing/via Compass to the Year Level Coordinator.

I am late:
If you are late to school or to class at the beginning of the day, you must report to your Sub-School Office before you can attend class. You must have a note explaining your lateness.

I have an appointment and need to leave early:
You must bring a note to your Year Level Coordinator before school, signed/approved by one of your parents/guardians, setting out the time of the appointment and when you expect to return to the College. Your Year Level Coordinator will issue you with an Early Leavers Pass which you should show to your class teacher.
You must then present the note at the General Office and you or your parent/guardian must complete an Early Leaves entry. Your parent/guardian will be required to present appropriate identification.
You must report back to the General Office to sign back in if you return on that day.

I forgot my lunch or money:
If this happens, please see the Student Wellbeing team for assistance.

I missed the bus home:
You should report to the General Office and someone will phone home to arrange for you to be collected.

I want to go home for lunch:
The College offers a canteen service each day and as lunch is only for 40 minutes, all students are expected to remain at school from the time they arrive until 3:01pm. For exceptional circumstances, students who wish to leave the school grounds at lunch time should get a pass from their Year Level Coordinator.

I need to phone home:
Students should speak with their Year Level Coordinator or office before school, recess, lunch time or after school. Students are not permitted to use mobile phones when at the College.

If I use a mobile phone:
We recommend that mobile phones are not bought to school. The College takes no responsibility for their safekeeping. If students bring a mobile phone, it must be switched off during school times, stored in the students locker. If students are seen with a mobile phone at school, the phone may be confiscated.

My parents need to contact me urgently:
The General Office staff or your Coordinator will call you up at break times to relay an urgent message. If the emergency requires you to go home, parents or their nominees must come to the school to sign you out.

I am transferring from the college:
You must have a note from your parent/guardian and take it to the Careers Office where you will be provided an Exit Form to complete and have signed by your parent/guardian.

I ride my bicycle to school:
Bicycle enclosures and bicycle racks are provided by the College, but it is each student’s responsibility to provide an adequate locking device. Students are expected to wear their helmets when riding. Students must ‘walk’ their bicycles when on school grounds. (Skates, skateboards, scooters and the like are banned from school)

I am ill or injured:
You should report all illness or injury at school to any member of staff who will take the necessary action. The College sick bay (in the administration building) is where you can get basic first aid if you are ill and/or injured (please report to the General Office if requiring the sick bay). If you are too ill to attend class then staff will arrange for you to be picked up from school by your parent/guardian.

A message to students about Anaphylaxis (food allergy):
-Always take food allergies seriously, severe allergies are no joke
-Don’t share food with your peers who have food allergies
-Wash your hands both before and after eating
-Know what your friends are allergic too (and look out for them!)
-If a peer becomes sick, get help immediately
-Be respectful of peers adrenaline auto injectors
-Never pressure your peers to eat food they are (or may be) allergic to

Grooming/ Appearance:
The College’s grooming/uniform policy state that ‘hairstyles and adornments which are considered unsafe or in the opinion of the Principal, damaging to the personal image of the student or to the reputation of the College will be banned.’

Unnatural hair colours (e.g. pink, purple, contrasting), extreme jewellery including facial piercings and visible body adornments are NOT acceptable. Please check the uniform/ grooming policy or check with your Coordinator or an Assistant Principal if you are still unsure.

Am I Insured At School?:

Personal Property Insurance

Personal property is often brought to school by students, staff and visitors. This can include mobile phones, iPods, electronic games, calculators, toys, musical instruments, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises.  The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property. 

Student Accident Insurance Arrangements

The Department does not provide personal accident insurance for students. Parents and guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students including any transport costs.  Student accident insurance policies are available from some commercial insurers.  These cover a range of medical expenses not covered by Medicare and Private Health Insurance.