A-Z Parent Guide

Assemblies
We hold whole-school assemblies every second week, usually on Fridays, beginning at 2:45 PM on the basketball court or inside classrooms during wet weather. At assembly, we celebrate students’ achievements through Student of the Week awards for those demonstrating our school values. Awards are also given for exceptional behaviour in the yard. Our School Captains and House Captains run the assemblies. Parents are warmly encouraged to attend.

Attendance
If your child is absent, it is a legal requirement to approve the absence by completing an absence note via Compass or by calling the office and leaving a message on our attendance line. While we discourage attendance when children are ill, we encourage attendance whenever possible. The Victorian Government states, “It’s not okay to be away.” For late arrivals or early departures, parents must sign students in or out at the office.

Behaviour Process and Values
We follow a behaviour process aligned with Department of Education and Training (DET) policy, Positive Classroom Management Systems (PCMS), and the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework. Behaviour Process posters are displayed in all classrooms as visual tools to support this process, helping to manage misbehaviour while prioritising the recognition and reinforcement of positive behaviour. Our school values—developed collaboratively with students, staff, and parents—are: Be Respectful, Be Resilient, and Be Kind.

Collaboration
Our teachers work collaboratively within learning environments designed to meet each child’s individual needs. We ensure curriculum differentiation and targeted teaching, enabling students to experience diverse teaching styles and build relationships with multiple teachers.

Camps
The School Council approves annual camps for students in Years 3 to 6: Year 3 attend YMCA Camp Wyuna, Year 4 go to Log Cabin Camp, Year 5 visit Kangaroobie, and Year 6 participate in Melbourne City Camp. These camps complement classroom learning with valuable real-world experiences.

Communication
We use Compass as our primary communication platform, which includes access to the calendar, attendance, teacher-parent communication, newsletters, and first aid updates. After enrolment, families receive Compass login details. We encourage communication with classroom and specialist teachers. For meaningful conversations, please book appointments in advance.

Curriculum
Our curriculum follows the Victorian Curriculum, emphasising essential skills such as research, collaboration, independent decision-making, growth mindset, resilience, and problem-solving. Consistency in assessment and planning is maintained across classes. Extension and additional support are provided, and excursions align with inquiry units.

Curriculum Days
Teachers use curriculum days to plan, review, and evaluate teaching programs. There are at least four curriculum days annually when students do not attend school; OSHC remains available on these days.

Excursions
Excursions enhance learning beyond the classroom and are planned carefully. Parents receive advance notice of excursion details and dates.