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About Currans Hill Public School
| PRINCIPAL: |
Keith Wray |
| ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: |
Sandra Wilson
Rene Ryan
Hamish Woudsma
Sean Pope |
| SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION MANAGER: |
Narelle Shanks |
| SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS: |
Jenny Martin
Simone Warren |
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
A number of special programs operate across the school:
To support students' learning
- Early Intervention Program
- Reading Recovery
- English as a Second Language
- Support Program for children with learning difficulties
- Parent/Peer Tutor Program
- K-6 Maths Program in Developmental Groups structured to
meet individual needs
To develop personal and social skills
- Buddy/Peer Support Program
- Student Leadership Program
To enrich the class learning program
- Structured computing lessons in our technology annex
- University Competitions in English, Maths, Science and
Computing
- Dance, Music and Public Speaking Programs
- Gifted and Talented Program
- Specialist Sports Programs - PSSA, Gym, Swimming
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SCHOOL UNIFORM
The school and parent community support the wearing of school
uniform. Items of uniform are available for purchase from
The School Uniform Warehouse, Shop 15 Dumaresq Street, Campbelltown.
A price list is available from the school front office.
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SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS
 Our
school contribution of $30 for one child, $55 for two children and $75 for three or more children assists with the provision of books and paper use for your child for the year. Students in Years One to Six are asked to provide their own stationery requirements. These will be detailed at the beginning of each year by the class teacher. Many items from the previous year can of course be utilised again. Kindergarten students will have all stationery items supplied as part of their $30 contribution. We ask that all contributions be paid at the office by the end of week four in term one.
Education Tax Refund A 50% refundable tax offset maybe available to families for the purchase of educational items. Please keep your school receipt for tax purposes. More details are available through the office.
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TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL
A Transfer Certificate is available from your previous school
and must be submitted upon your child's enrolment at Currans
Hill PS. An OASIS enrolment form must be completed and presented
along with proof of your child's birth date and immunisation
status. You will have the opportunity to discuss your child's
enrolment with the Principal or Deputy Principal prior to
your child commencing. The Enrolment Package contains other
important information and forms. Please read through these
carefully and return the necessary papers to the school office,
prior to enrolment.
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PARENT HELPERS / VISITORS
Parent helpers are a valuable resource at our school. Teachers
appreciate your help in the classroom for class programs and
for special support programs, such as the tutor program reading.
All parents visiting or assisting at the school in any way,
must sign in and out at the front office and collect a visitors
badge. This system ensures that all visitors are authorised,
are easily identified by school personnel and students and
ensure the safety of all.
Parents are requested not to enter classrooms during lesson
time. All enquiries must go via the school office.
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NEWSLETTER
The school newsletter is produced weekly and distributed to
the youngest family member each Tuesday. As this is our major
form of communication between home and school we encourage
you to read it carefully and display it in a prominent place
in your home, as it will contain upcoming events and dates
to remember. Spare copies are always available on request
from the school office.
From time to time, children's names (first names only) and/or
photos may be published in the newsletter for the purpose
of positive reinforcement and recognition of special achievement/events.
If you have reason for not wishing your child's name being
published in this way, please submit your request in writing
to the Principal.
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SCHOOL PHOTOS
The school executive in conjunction with the P&C Association
will select a photographic company for annual school photos.
If you wish that your child be excluded from school photos
please submit your request in writing to the Principal.
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SCHOOL HOURS
Regular school hours are 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. School times are as follows:
| 8.45am |
Arrival at school |
| 9.00am |
Morning Assembly in the Quad
Children & teachers proceed to class |
| 11.00am |
Lunch eating time |
| 11.10am |
Lunch play time |
| 11.50pm |
Classes resume |
| 1.20pm |
Afternoon Recess |
| 1.45pm |
Classes resume |
| 3.00pm |
Home time |
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KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
 Children
may enrol in Kindergarten if they are five years of age before
31st July. Parents of children with birth dates in May, June
and July are advised to seek advice regarding their child's
readiness. Proof of age (Birth Certificate or Passport) is
compulsory for all children commencing school. A certificate
indicating immunisation status, issued by your doctor or the
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register, is also required.
These need to be submitted with your child's enrolment form.
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MEDICATION
Should it be necessary for your child to have medication administered
at school, parents must attend the school office to complete
a request form and deed of indemnity. Medication must be supplied
in it's original packaging. It is suggested that medications
requiring dosage of 3 times per day can be given at home before
school, after school and again at bedtime.
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CANTEEN
The school canteen operates daily. Lunch orders can be placed
between 8.30am & 9.00am. Over the counter sales are also
available. The canteen is a leased canteen and is open before
school, at lunch and at recess. Menus are available from the
office and the canteen.
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CAR PARK
The school car park is for staff use only. Parents are asked
not to walk their children through the car park as this can
be dangerous with the movement of many vehicles at peak times.
Two pedestrian gates are provided on Tramway Drive for your
safety and convenience.
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LATE ARRIVALS / EARLY LEAVERS
Children who arrive late must collect a late note from the
school office which is to be handed to the class teacher.
Frequent lateness impacts on your child's learning and will
be followed up by the school and the DET Home School Liaison
Officer.
If parents need to collect their child/children from school
early they must sign them out at the school office and collect
an early leavers pass which is to be handed to the class teacher.
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ASSESSMENT & REPORTING
Written reports on student progress are supplied at the end
of Term 2 & Term 4. Opportunities for Parent/Teacher interviews
will be given in Terms 1 & 3.
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NEED TO SEE THE TEACHER?
 Parents
who wish to see their child's class teacher are requested
to call the school office for an appointment. Office staff
will take your details and arrange for the teacher to phone
you and arrange a mutually convenient time. Teachers are unable
to speak to you during class time, playground supervision,
assembly or lines as they have a duty of care to your children.
Teachers have several commitments daily including playground
duties, staff/grade meetings and will return your call at
the earliest time available.
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ABSENCES
Absences from school must be explained by a note from the
parent/guardian. The note must contain the child's name, date,
and reason for the absence. This is a legal requirement and
should be forwarded to the class teacher on the child's first
day back at school following an absence.
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EXCURSIONS
Excursions or incursions (in school demonstrations or performances)
may be offered to students throughout the year. Information
and permission notes will be issued prior to the event and
must be returned with payment by the stipulated closing date.
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PAYMENTS
All payments for excursions, camps, book packs etc. must be
sealed in an envelope marked clearly with your child's name,
class and payment details. This is to be placed in the secure
payment box located in the school office. Change cannot be
given over the counter. If change is required, payment will
be processed throughout the day and the change returned to
your child via the classroom teacher.
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CHANGE OF PERSONAL DETAILS
Please notify the school, in writing, of any changes in personal
details i.e. address, telephone numbers, emergency contact
details etc. It is important that records are kept up to date
in the event that we need to contact you urgently.
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MESSAGES TO STUDENTS
Telephone messages to students should be restricted to cases
of urgency. Please ensure children are aware of after school
arrangements before leaving home. This will ensure that they
have a settled school day.
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SAY NO TO BULLYING
The school has a SAY NO TO BULLYING Program. Students, staff and parents work together to prevent bullying in the school. A copy of the school brochure can be accessed here.
> Say NO To Bullying
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ANAPHYLAXIS - Severe Allergic Reaction
Some children in our school have an allergic condition that makes them especially sensitive to certain foods. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction to certain foods. Peanuts, nut products and eggs are the main hazards. Eating or touching these foods can cause lips, eyes and airways to swell which may result in significant difficulties in breathing. We request parents inform the school immediately if your child has such a condition so a Health Plan can be developed. In many cases an EpiPen is required. We also ask the community's support in caring for all children's needs. Therefore we ask that NO peanut butter, peanut biscuits, cakes with peanuts, peanut cracker dips, Nutella or eggs be brought to school. Our canteen supports this request and we ask all parents to help us keep all children safe at our school.
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