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General InformationAbsences from School | Accident, Injury and Illness | Before & After School Care | Bus Travel | Canteen | Events and Highlights | Fees and Curriculum Levies | Health | Lost Property | Money Collection | Money and Valuables | Release of Students | Religious Education | Uniform | Uniform Shop Absences from SchoolChildren are required to attend each day the school is open from the commencement of classes at 9.10am. It is important that your child is on time. This teaches children good habits of punctuality, organisation and enables them to hear the day's schedule. Teachers keep a daily record of attendance. Cases of poor attendance (including frequent, partial absences) and unexplained absences may be referred to the Home School Liaison Officer. Written explanations for all absences must be provided by parents within seven days of their occurrence. Where possible it is preferable for written notice of absence to be given before leave is taken. Where families require students to take extended leave outside of the normal school vacation period, application is made to the principal. School work will be provided by the teacher. Accident, Injury and IllnessSick children should be kept at home until they recover. In case of accidents, injury or sudden illness at school children report to the main office. First aid is administered by office staff. Every effort is made to contact parents if children need to be taken home or for medical attention. If parents cannot be contacted the school will ensure the appropriate action is taken. Children waiting to be collected by parents wait in the sick bay or foyer. A buzzer is available in the sick bay for children to call office staff. Please assist us to keep records up to date by notifying the school of any changes to address or telephone numbers. This will enabl use to contact you quickly in emergencies.Bus TravelNeutral Bay Public School is serviced by a number of bus routes. Some are regular services and others are school specials. Information regarding morning and afternoon school specials and other services is detailed in the bus handbook which is available at the school office. Bus stops are situated adjacent to the school in Ben Boyd Rd. Some children catching buses on Military Rd may need to be dismissed a few minutes prior to 3.15pm. Parent permission is required for this. Respectful, considerate behaviour, as outlined below, is expected of children at all times while travelling to and from school. Code of conduct for travelling on buses:
Bus passesFree bus passes for transport to and from school are available upon application at the office for children in K-2. All Y3-6 students living within a 1.6km radius from the school (ie 2.3km walking distance from school) are entitled to a free bus pass. Y3-6 students living outside the 1.6km radius may purchase bus passes for $30.00 a term from the State Transit Authority. If lost there is a renewal fee of $10 (the pass and renewal amounts are subject to change). The Renewals may be obtained from the State Transit Authority, 213-219 Miller Street, North Sydney ph (9245 5300). Events and HighlightsParents are warmly welcomed to these school events:
Fees and Curriculum LeviesThe P&C Association asks each family to pay an annual voluntary fee, the amount of which is determined by P&C and School Council. These fees are vital to funding:
If payment of fees will cause financial hardship, alternative arrangements may be made. A confidential note to the principal is all that is required. In addition parents are asked to pay a curriculum levy each year. This contributes to the cost of programs, services and materials including Japanese and Italian, art and craft materials, folders, assessment portfolios, paper and photocopying. HealthImmunisationAll children starting Kindergarten are required to provide an immunisation certificate which is a record of your child's immunisation status. Please ensure immunistion are complete before commencing schoolChildren starting school should have:
You can do this at your doctor's surgery, local council clinic,some hospitals, community health centres and early childhood centres. Infectious diseasesIf your child is diagnosed as having any of the following infections, please ensure that the required period of exclusion from school is adhered to as follows:
Head Lice (Pediculosis)This is a relatively common occurrence whenever large groups of people gather and does not reflect a lack of hygiene. To keep outbreaks to a minimum parents are requested to check their child's hair regularly and to take appropriate action as necessary. Removal of nits from the strands of hair is time consuming but essential to ensure that reinfection does not occur. Parents will be informed when there is an outbreak at school. Treatment information is available at the office. Lost PropertyLost property baskets are located at the entrance of the Bydown building and can be inspected by parents for missing items. Please check that you have not accidentally gathered up another child's clothing when removing your own. Money CollectionPlease send to your class teacher the correct amount of money for excursions, levies, sport, performances etc. For large amounts a cheque would be appreciated. Cheques and money should be placed in an envelope marked with the child's name, class and amount enclosed. Payment will be marked off on the class list. Amounts over $20 are individually receipted. You may also pay by EFTPOS by completing your card details on the money collection envelope provided. If payment is a problem please contact the principal via a confidential note and arrangements will be made to assist. Money and ValuablesLarge amounts of money or valuable items generally should not be brought to school. When this is necessary please tell your child to leave money or valuables for safekeeping at the office as soon as possible. Money is never left in the school overnight. It is always banked before the close of school. Release of Students During School HoursA written explanation from the parent is required for students leaving school before 3.15pm. This must indicate the name of the person collecting the child and the time of collection. As notes must be approved and signed by the principal or deputy principal and returned to the class teacher prior to the child leaving, please send a note with your child that morning. Religious Education (SRE)Visiting Clergy and Lay teachers from Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baha'i' and Jewish denominations visit the school weekly to conduct lessons. SRE TIMETABLEK-2:
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