Information Book

MOBILE PHONES

The bringing of mobile phones to school is strongly discouraged. However, if a parent wants a student to bring a mobile phone to school for a specific reason, both parent and student must understand that:

The phone is to be switched off at the school gate and never used at school. If it is used, the phone will be taken and returned at the end of the day. In the case of further misuse, parents will be informed and the phone held for collection by a parent.
The school accepts no responsibility for the loss or theft of a mobile phone:
We do not have the time for search for lost or stolen phones
Phones (clearly labelled) may be safely left at the school office and collected at the end of the day. This is the best option.

At the end of the school day phones may be switched on once students have left the school gates. Students catching buses or being collected at the Kiss and Drop are not to turn phones on until they have been collected or are on the bus.

REPORTING TO PARENTS

The school formally reports to parents twice a year – at the end of Term 2 and again at the end of Term 4. During these reporting periods interviews may be requested by either the parent or classroom teacher to discuss a student’s performance. Additionally, parents can ask for interviews to discuss their child’s progress at any time.

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Each fortnight a school newsletter is sent home with the eldest child in your family. It is usually sent home on Thursday and the newsletter can also be viewed on the school’s website. This newsletter is a valuable link between family and home.

HOMEWORK

The Department of Education and Training (DET) sees homework as a vital part of the educational partnership between home and school
(see DET policy at www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/index.htm).

It can enhance communication and relationships between parents, students and teachers, and reinforce the teaching and learning fostered by the school. Homework can establish a life-long pattern of positive habits and good study skills.

There is no set amount of homework given by teachers but it is important students experience different types of homework and that the amount of time spent is realistic.