Information Book 

PROTECTION FROM THE SUN

Samuel Gilbert Public School recognises the increasing occurrence of skin cancer in Australia and is committed to protecting our students from the effects of the sun. Consistent with the Department of Education and Training’s policy, and to ensure the welfare of our students, our school has implemented a “No Hat, No Play” policy. This requires students without a hat to spend their play time in shaded or covered areas and not in the sun.

STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Children are never to leave the school grounds without the school’s permission.

If you wish to collect your children early, please go to the front office first and complete an early leaver’s form. Teachers will not release students from class without this note.

Please never collect another family's child without informing the school, as this can cause great distress when a child cannot be located.

Child Protection is a vital component of our Student Welfare Policy.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS  

The NSW Department of Education and Training operates on a four term year commencing in late January and finishing late December. Staff return to school one day before the students in Terms 1, 2 and 3. These are School Development Days and students do not attend school on these days.

Term dates can be found on the school’s website.  

INTERVIEWS  

Teachers are available to discuss any aspect of student performance with parents. Teachers may be able to chat quickly with you informally but if there are significant concerns please arrange an interview at a mutually convenient time.

Teachers cannot leave classes to take phone calls or to speak with parents as they have a duty of care for all students in their care.

ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

The Samuel Gilbert Community rejects bullying in all forms and is committed to the concept that students have a right to spend their school day free from bullying, harassment and intimidation. Bullying behaviour can be verbal, physical, social or psychological in nature and is seen as intentional behaviour by an individual or group that causes distress, hurt or undue pressure. All members of the school community have a shared responsibility to ensure a safe and happy environment, free from all forms of bullying.

Samuel Gilbert has a K-6 playground where the older students take care of our younger students and model appropriate behaviour.

Samuel Gilbert Public School will deal with any incident of bullying quickly and efficiently, in line with our Anti-Bullying Plan, using all measures available under the school’s Discipline Code.

Download the Anti-Bullying Plan (pdf)