GENERAL INFORMATION
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| Recess: | |
| Lunch Break: | 12.30 – 1.15pm (End of Play) |
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School Commences: January
29 (Term
Easter Vacation:
21 March – 24 March
(Term
Winter Vacation:
23 June - 13 July
(Term
Spring Vacation:
20 September – 5 October
(Term 4: 6 October– 28 November)
Summer Vacation:
29 November -
There are a number of days that are designated as student free days throughout the year. On these days the staff will attend school whilst students will not. The dates for these days in 2008 are:-
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1. |
24-25 January |
4. |
20 October |
| 2. |
23-27 June |
5. |
1-5 Dec |
As a general rule students are not expected to arrive at school grounds
before
In order to best supervise children who arrive at school early before
A full school assembly is held each week, usually on a Tuesday afternoon. This is an important community time for the
schooland includes a short prayer/ reflection. Throughout the year classes
will be rostered to lead the school in a prayer/reflection. This time also
serves an important communication medium for the school. Each Friday individual
weekly awards are presented to each class to recognize both social and academic
merit achievements. All parents are
invited to attend these gatherings.
All students are required to wear the school hat which is a broad brimmed
hat to shade face, ears and neck. This hat must be worn when participating in
any outdoor activities. Children without
a school hat will remain in shaded areas of the school.
Every classroom is provided with an adequate supply of SPF30+ sunscreen
for student use. This can be used by
students who play or participate in outdoor activities. Children participating in PE lessons etc are
required to wear a school hat and will have access to SPF30+ sunscreen prior to
this activity.
On Thursdays a school newsletter is distributed to each student in the
school. This newsletter aims to keep parents informed about coming events,
school policy, class activities and other items of general interest to parents
and friends of the school.
This newsletter is regarded as an important information link between the
Our school tuckshop provides lunches
and snacks for children each Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday. The tuckshop relies on volunteer helpers
working on a roster system. A bag
ordering system operates with menu and price lists provided.
The tuckshop provides a valuable service to our children and deserves
the support of parents. I hope that
where possible parents will respond to the request for volunteer workers to
maintain and possibly extend the level of service already achieved.
At the commencement of the 2008 school
year a tuckshop price list will be distributed to parents.
To foster team spirit, to promote healthy competition and to create
opportunities for children to participate in sport, the school cohort has been
divided into three House Teams.
House names and colours are:
Student absences must be communicated to the school office on 38780521
or emailed to galletlyg@njc.qld.edu.au
before 9.00am on the day of the student’s absence. The following day a brief
note should be made to the teachers in the student diary explaining the reason
for their child's absence. This will
enable teachers to be aware of those circumstances which may be affecting
the physical or emotional health of their students. Your co-operation in this
matter is important as an important safety precaution for students. In the
event that a telephone call or an email has not been received on the day of
an absence, parents will be contacted by the school.
No matter what precautions are taken to ensure the safety and well-being
of children whilst at school, on occasion students may be involved in accidents
which may cause injury. Perhaps more
likely is the possibility that children will fall ill whilst at school. In
those cases where a child falls ill or is involved in an accident immediate
steps will be taken to advise parents.
In order to contact parents it is NECESSARY that the school maintains
accurate and updated records of each child. Upon enrolment, parents will be
asked to complete a "Student Information Sheet" which provides
essential information about children.
Please ensure that should any information change, e.g. telephone numbers
at home or at work, home address, etc, that you advise the school of such changes
so that records can be updated.
In an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of children whilst they
are at lunch and play, teachers and staff are rostered to perform playground
supervision duties.
Children who arrive at school prior to
Children suffering from an infectious disease should be kept at home
until the risk of infection to other children is passed. A table giving relevant information is
available at the First Aid Room.
Parents are asked to advise the school at the earliest opportunity when
a child has been diagnosed as suffering from an infectious disease such as
chicken pox, diphtheria, mumps, whooping cough,measles, german measles,
hepatitis.
If your child has a chronic medical condition requiring regular
medication at school, it is important that the school be notified of such a
condition.
Should your child be prescribed by their medical practitioner to take medication
while at school:
1. AUTHORITY FORMS for medication MUST BE COMPLETED by a parent or
guardian BEFORE medication is to be
administered.
2. The
student's medication, with the pharmacist's written instructions, including
student’s name and dosage, on the container must be lodged with the
Administration Office for security purposes.
3. Administration
of that medication will be carried out by an adult staff member designated by
the Principal.
4. It
is the responsibility of the student to come to the Administration Office when
the medication is needed. Staff cannot
be responsible for chasing up students.
5. Non-prescribed
medications (e.g. aspirin, panadol, cough medicine etc) should not be
brought to school and will not be administered by school staff.
The eradication of head lice requires the co-operation and concerted
efforts of all parents to ensure the early detection and prompt treatment of
any infestation.
From time to time the school will organise sporting activities,
excursions and even school camps which will involve children leaving the
school. These activities are regarded as
playing a very valuable part in providing a balanced and exciting program for
children. On each occasion when such an activity is organised, parents will be
advised by school letter. Children will only be permitted to participate in
such activities when written parental consent is received.
Clothing left lying about and other items of lost property will be collected
and held for students or parents to claim from the Lost Property cupboard which
is located outside the clothing shop near the tuckshop. Items not claimed after a reasonable period
of time will be donated to charities. Parents should make sure that items of
clothing are named so that they can be easily identified.
Assessment of student performance is an important part of teaching. The type of assessment undertaken, the nature
of tests, the way that results are used and recorded are all important
considerations when we think about assessment. When we talk of assessment,
parents often think of testing. However,
we need to appreciate that there is a difference.
Assessment of student performance or achievement can take place at any
time. We assess when we listen to a
child read, when we read their stories and even when we watch them playing in
the playground. We do not rely on pencil
and paper tests to gather valuable information about children. Not all assessment is recorded. Not all assessment is shown as a mark out of
ten. The purpose of assessment is to identify the learning needs of children,
and to develop ways in which their needs can be met.
Making notes, recording marks and gathering work samples can be a useful
way of maintaining a record of pupil achievement and progress. This information will be used to assess the
needs of students and as a basis for discussions with parents who will have a
great interest in the progress of their children.
Whilst the school has a Student Report which is distributed to parents
towards the end of Semester One and Semester Two, it is considered that reports
are not the only effective means of communicating with parents about student progress
and achievement. Far more effective is regular, personal contact between
teachers and parents where there is an opportunity for two-way communication,
shared information and open discussion.
Therefore, I take this opportunity to extend to all parents an open
invitation to make regular contact with teachers throughout the year.
Homework has contributed as much to family tension and conflict between
children and parents over the years as almost any other issue. The sanctity of
homework as an essential part of school life is well established. Nudgee Junior
supports homework or more precisely working at home. There is little doubt that children can
benefit greatly when they see their home as an extension of their classroom and
when they think of their parents as teachers or helpers.
When children work at home we hope they do so for these reasons:-
. they
accept responsibility for their own learning without the need for continual
direction from teachers and parents.
. they want to practise what they have
learnt or improve particular skills.
. they want to continue reading that
book to find out what happened.
. they want to write a story or finish
a project or find out about a topic which grabbed their attention.
You can help your child and assist us to promote these ideals:-
. by reading to and with your child as
often as possible.
. by showing an interest in your
child's work when it is brought home.
. by being supportive and helpful
without doing it for them.
. by accepting that on occasions your
child will want to come home and forget school for the day.
. by providing a special place where
children can work at home.
This policy of working (learning) at home challenges the
type of homework which children are expected to do but not the value of working
at home.
Whilst your child may have "set" homework on occasions, there
will be a far greater emphasis on encouraging children to choose for themselves
what it is they need to do. Children
need opportunities to be responsible for their learning and to become
independent learners. We believe this
policy promotes and encourages work habits which are needed at High School and
later life.
Nudgee Junior currently
operates an After School Care program in the School Hall. This program is
provided only for the students of this school. The aim of the program is to
provide quality care and recreational
activities in a safe and caring environment.
This service may be used when parents/carers are working, studying,
attending appointments, during illness or as an activity program with other
children.
Ø The centre is open Monday to Friday.
Ø After School Care –
Child Care Benefit
is available to eligible families and can be claimed through the centre. Please feel free to drop into the centre and have a
chat to our friendly staff. Registration and booking forms are available from
the centre, along with any information about the program, fees &
requirements.
Our Code of Behaviour is based on the
following fundamental beliefs:
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that the education of
a child is the shared responsibility of parents, teachers and the child
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that children learn
best in a positive, safe and inviting atmosphere
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that parents and
staff share in the task of encouraging the development of academic skills,
social and emotional growth and positive creativity in our students
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that excellence in
education is our goal and we have high expectations for every student
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that strong
communication between home and school is essential.
We believe that the rights children have
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RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
It
is felt that every student at
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to be dealt with fairly
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to feel safe and secure
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to be happy at school,
to be treated with understanding and kindness
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to learn in a positive
atmosphere
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to receive guidance
and assistance with problem solving
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to be encouraged to
grow academically, emotionally and socially
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to feel proud of himself
and his school
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an excellent education
RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
It
is expected that all students will endeavour to:
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treat others fairly
and with dignity and respect
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demonstrate respect
for property and the environment
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respect and appreciate
each other's differences and similarities
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give their best effort
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be polite to peers,
parents and staff
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think before they speak
or act
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use appropriate language
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be responsible for their
words and deeds
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play safely
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follow rules
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attend school punctually
and be prepared to participate in school activities
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demonstrate a positive
learning attitude
¤ resolve conflicts without the use of hurtful
words or violence