Morning Drop-Off's
Students should not arrive prior to 8:30am, unless they are booked into KidSpace OSHC. If your child is early, they are required to sit in Administration and read quietly until 8:30am when a staff member is on duty in the Undercover Area.
Morning Bell
A warning bell is rung at 8:45am in the morning. This will give students time to go to the bathroom and get into class and be ready for instruction at 8:50am. All students need to be at school prior to this bell and be ready to begin learning. We appreciate parental support with these requirements as late arrivals cause interruptions to both the class teacher and the students who are able to be organised.
Late Arrivals
Any students who arrive after 8:50am will need to report to the office for an orange late slip before going to class. Parents, we would appreciate your support in ensuring that your children are ready for the commencement of class before this time.
Attendance
As we commence the start of a new year, parents are reminded of the importance of sending children to school every school day unless there is a reasonable excuse for the student to be away, such as illness. Research shows that students who have a good attendance record are more likely to achieve high results. Going shopping, visiting family, staying up late, being tired or extending school holidays are not acceptable reasons to be away from school. Visit the Department of Education website for more information: www.education.qld.gov.au/everydaycounts
Our school attendance target for each student is 92%. Last year our attendance was only at 89.2%. I know we can do better in 2023.
Absenteeism
If your child is away please report the absence on QParents. Alternatively, you can contact the office by phone 54395111, or send a text to 0427 949 558.
Absentee information is required for legal and audit purposes. By law we are required to contact any family whose child is absent without an explanation. After 10 days we are obligated to report lengthy absenteeism to authorities. Please understand that this is required in all state schools.
End of the Day
The school day officially finishes at 3:00pm. Parents are encouraged to come into the school grounds and wait in the Undercover Area for their students. There is no teacher supervision after 3:00pm (with exception to bus students). KidSpace OSHC might be an option which you might like to consider. Fees are from $2.70 and include all meals, classroom drop-off and pick-up and activities run by qualified educators. Please contact Jason on 0411 800 208.
