Pick up and Drop off
Could I please remind drivers that the speed limit is 5km through the school and that it is one way only. I have observed over the last couple of weeks, people coming in the exit and driving too fast when dropping off and collecting students. I would hate to have a child injured and you would hate to be the one who caused it.
Also, if one of the marked bays are empty, please do not park in them as there are many times that we have to leave the school but are returning and rely on being able to get back in our parking spot as we have work to continue with. Thank you for your consideration.
Electronic Devices
It has been reported to me that many students are bringing devices to school that can record conversations or take photos but are not phones or iPads. Certain watches and other devices have been used to take photos of students at school. This breaches our Mobile Phone policy and the knowledge that your child is safe at school.
Students do not need a watch at school as everything runs by the bell. Students do not need to bring toys to school and I ask that they don’t, unless it is for news. News items are usually kept in the class for safe keeping and are not allowed out into the playground as they could get damaged. Toys cause many disruptions in the class and take away from your child’s educational time while teachers try to encourage others to put their toys away during class time.
Could I please strongly advise that you check your child’s bag before they get out of the car so no unnecessary toys are brought to school and no devices that can take photos or record conversations are brought as well. Your assistance with this issue is so greatly appreciated.
Percentage of Attendance per year level.
| Year | K | P | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Att % | 86 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 89 | 92 | 91 | 88 |
The Year 5’s and Year 6’s have done a great job increasing their attendance and well done to the awesome year 4’s staying above 90%. This is the lowest attendance I have seen in quite some time. I know there has been a tummy bug and colds going around lately and this just shows how important it is to wash our hands constantly, to avoid the spread of germs. Hopefully we are through the worst of it now and attendance will pick back up to our usual above 90%. Healthy lunches and snacks at school also help to keep your child well. I do see some fantastic lunches while I’m on duty, so well done to parents and carer’s. I tell the kids I wish their mum would make my lunch!!
Although we have had low attendance, I thank you for keeping your child home when they are unwell to limit the spread of germs. I hope everyone gets better soon.
Parents, remember to send us notification as to why your child is absent so it can be recorded accurately on our system.
Mrs Jo-Anne Large JP
Principal
