Term Dates2023
Term 1: 30th Jan* to 6th April Term 2: 24th April to 23rd June Term 3: 10th July to 15th Sept Term 4: 2nd Oct to 20th Dec Note: Curriculum days 30th/31st Jan. Foundation (Preps) commence 1st Feb. BELL TIMES
Instruction commences at 8:55am and finishes at 3:25pm. This allows children to catch the after school buses. At the end of morning recess and lunchtime, children are expected to be at their respective assembly points when the bell rings. 8.50am Warning bell & music (all grades) 8.55am Class bell (all grades) 10.55am to 11.25am - RECESS 1.40pm to 2.25pm – LUNCH 3.25pm Dismissal Classroom teachers are in their rooms from 8:40am each day if parents have any matters they wish to discuss. Students are also welcome in the room before school to play quietly with their classmates, especially in the colder months of the year.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
(Please note: due to COVID, parents, carers and others access to site is limited until further notice) The school is an integral part of the local community and we feel that there are many people who have something to contribute, either in a classroom, or another aspect of the school’s operation. If you would like to become involved in your child’s classroom, speak to the class teacher. If you have an idea or suggestion which could benefit the children, the principal would be only too happy to discuss it with you. Here are some examples of activities in which you may be able to take an active role: 1.Various classroom programs 2.Reading groups 3.Excursions and camps 4.Assistance with book making or book repairs 5.Assistance with I.C.T activities in the classroom 6.Join the Parents & Friends Association (PFA) 7. Join a a School Council sub-committee. 8.Offer to be included on the canteen roster 9.Become involved in Grounds Maintenance 10.Offer to help with training for sports. Your child will take great pleasure in seeing you at school and actively involved in his/her education. Please note that all volunteers are required to hold a valid Working With Children Check. These are free and can be applied for online at: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/applications/apply+for+a+check/ Gisborne Primary School is a Child Safe School. Our Code of Conduct can be viewed on the website under About Us - Child Safe Standards or at the school office. Before & After School Care
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Please contact: Mob: 0448 667 747 Email: schoolsoutgps@gmail.com Facebook: SchoolsoutGPS Before & After School Care is also provided offsite by The Learning Sanctuary - Gisborne Address: 93 Sheedy Road, Gisborne 3437 Ph. 03 5428 445503 5428 4455 Director : Leanne Lawrence http://www.thelearningsanctuary.com.au/centres/childcare-gisborne/ Email: gisborne@thelearningsanctuary.com.au We are now using Qkr!
Qkr - For busy parents and carers, finding time to pay fees, excursions and order school lunches can be tough. It’s an easy-to-use mobile app for iPhones and Android smartphones that makes school payments a breeze. How to - Download the app Please download the Qkr! App (refer to instructions on link above) . For those without access to a smart phone, a web based version of Qkr! is available at https://qkr.mastercard.com/store/#home |
BUSES
Bus travel is available for our students. "Students are eligible for free school bus travel provided they live further than 4.8km from the nearest government school they will be attending". Staff at Gisborne Secondary College co-ordinate all bus travel. The bus driver or the school has the right to exclude any child from travelling on the bus if his/her behaviour is unacceptable. The school must be advised if a change to normal routine occurs. Gisborne Primary staff supervise children on to the buses each afternoon. Bus Application Form (please return to Gisborne Secondary College) ______________________________________________________________ SENTRAL PARENT PORTAL Across the school we have introduced a student management tool called 'Sentral'. This system allows us to streamline school data and communication. It also enables us to utilise a Parent Portal which provides parents with discreet information about their child's progress in our school, provide curriculum resources, events notification, absence management, parent permission for camps/excursions and incursions, newsletters, etc. ______________________________________________________________ ASSEMBLY (Please note: Altered assembly structure due to COVID until further notice). A whole school assembly occurs each Friday at 3:05pm in the school gymnasium and this weekly tradition helps strengthen our links between home and school. Parents are very welcome to attend as essential information about the coming weeks is presented to the school community. Class performances, student dances, songs by the school choir and student reports about special activities are some of the items held during assembly each week. We also present the ‘Student of the Week’ certificates from each class, along with other awards for significant academic or sporting achievements. ______________________________________________________________ THE SCHOOL HOUSE SYSTEM The school has a 'House' system which involves all children being placed in a 'House' or team. These Houses are named after the four streets surrounding the school and each House is represented by a different colour: Brantome Yellow Fisher Red Howey Blue Prince Green House Captains are appointed from Grade 6 and are allocated specific responsibilities within the school. The purpose of this is to encourage team spirit and friendly competition. House points may be awarded to individuals or groups according to academic or sporting achievement, good and positive attitudes in the classroom or playground etc. ______________________________________________________________ PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION At recess and lunchtimes there are three staff members on duty in the grounds. Any child who has a problem, or needs attention for injury or illness, should contact one of these teachers. The principal and assistant principal are on yard supervision from 8:30am every morning and from 3:25 to 3:40pm every night. ______________________________________________________________ FIRST AID In the case of minor accidents, first-aid will be administered at school. We have two staff rostered on duty everyday. In the case of injuries of a more serious nature, every effort will be made to contact a parent or the nominated emergency. Medical aid may be sought if contact cannot be made, and such aid is deemed necessary. Medical Exclusions: Primary School Exclusions 
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