Singleton Public School

	School Routines
	Absence From School The expectation is that children will attend school every day except in circumstances which are exceptional such as illness or family crises. If your child is away from school you will need to send a note to the classroom teacher on their return. If your child returns to school and does not return a note you will receive a letter requesting an explanation for your child’s absence. It is a legal requirement that we have an explanation for all absences. If your child is late to school they need to come to the school office first for a late note. If leaving school early, the person who is collecting them must come to the office first to receive a pass-out slip. Administration of Prescribed Medication Health Care Plans must be completed prior to any medications being administered at Singleton Public School. Medications must be brought in to the school office clearly labeled with the child's name and class. Assemblies Assemblies are an important part of our whole school organisation. The coming together of students is vital to developing relationships, co-operation and cohesiveness across grades and classes as well as providing an opportunity for classes to share the work that they have been doing. Whole school assemblies are led by students from K - Year 6. These assemblies are held in the school hall at 12.35 pm on Fridays. Parents are welcome to attend. Further information about these assemblies can be found in the weekly newsletters. Banking A student banking service through the Commonwealth Bank operates from the school. Deposits can be made weekly through the school by sending your child’s bank deposit book and money to the classroom on Monday mornings. Bell Times and Supervision of Pupils Morning Supervision 8.40 - 9.10 Class Time 9.10 - 11.10 Lunch 11.10 - 11.50 Class Time 11.50 - 1.20 Recess 1.20 - 2.00 Class Time 2.00 - 3.10 No supervision is available before 8.40 and after 3.10 for children who do not travel by bus. If you are collecting your child from school in the afternoon you do not have to sign in. You will need to arrange to meet at one of four places: • On the seats near the bus lines on Elizabeth Street/seats near the Yrs K-2 equipment; • On the seats near the main entrance in Hunter Street; • On the seats outside the demountables on the Hunter Street side of the school; • At “The Parsonage” (school office). Bus Travel Many of our students travel to and from school by bus. All Years K-2 students travel free and Years 3-6 children who live more than 1.6 km away from the school are eligible for free transport from the child’s place of residence only. Application forms for free bus travel can be obtained from the school office. The buses leave from Singleton Public School’s Elizabeth Street side between 3.15 and 3.45 pm each afternoon and children are supervised by school staff until they board their buses. Changes to Student Information School office staff need to be notified of any changes in student information as soon as possible as this is important for your child's welfare. It is vital that staff are able to contact either parents or emergency contacts during the school day. Enrolment Procedures Children are eligible to be enrolled in Kindergarten at any time from the beginning of the school year to the end of Term 2 providing their 5^th birthday occurs on or before 31^st July in that year. An enrolment application form must be completed for enrolment. These can be obtained from the school office. It is essential that each Kindergarten child enrolling should have an immunisation certificate from a doctor or a record of their child’s immunisation and a birth certificate or other evidence of age. All other children can be enrolled at any time during the school year. It is important when seeking enrolment that you first contact the school office and make an appointment with the School Principal. Lost Property Please ensure that all children’s clothing and personal items are clearly marked with the child’s name. This assists in finding an owner for lost property and also saves disputes over ownership of lost items. School Zones Each of the public schools in Singleton draws their enrolments from designated zones based on the child’s principal place of residence. If you wish to seek non-local enrolment outside your designated zone you must complete a Non-local Enrolment Application Form and submit to the school. A panel made up of the Principal, a member of the executive staff and a parent representative will consider the application in light of the school’s policy. Visitors to School The safety of our students is of paramount importance. Therefore all members of staff wear an identifying badge and all visitors to the school must sign in and wear a visitor’s badge. This must be done at either the school office, canteen or the classroom only if working as a classroom volunteer.		Links to Departmental Information Administering Prescribed Medication at School Attendance Requirements Family Law Related Issues Immunisation Infectious Diseases Subsidies, Grants and Allowances Student Records Travel To and From School