General Information

Parent Handbook

Lost Property

Items of clothing left around the school are taken to the office. Students and parents are encouraged to come in and look for lost jumpers, hats, etc. At the end of each term any unclaimed, un-named, items will be placed with secondhand uniforms for resale.

The following are additional rules evolved in the interests of good taste, the safety of the student and of property.

Jewellery

(a) No necklaces, bangles, brooches or rings. Any of these items of jewellery worn to school will be confiscated and kept for the remainder of the term. Only one pair of stud earings or sleepers is permissible.
(b) Hair should be worn off the face. No hair colours. Shoulder length must be tied back. This applies to both boys and girls. Ribbons/hair ties must be white, maroon or blue.
(c) Make-up and nail varnish is out place with school uniform and students will be required to remove these.

Radios, CD or MP 3 players and skateboards must not be brought to school. These will be confiscated and kept in the school office until the end of term or until collected by a parent.

POKEMON Cards / Tamagotchi / trading cards must not be brought to school. These will be immediately confiscated and will remain in the school office until end of term.

MOBILE PHONE POLICY:

1) Students are not to bring mobile telephones on to the school site.
2) If a student is found in possession of a mobile telephone they are to hand it to the member of staff who will take it to the Front Office
3) The parent of the student will be notified and the parent will need to collect the mobile phone from the Front Office
4) Where there are extraordinary circumstances the parent must make an appointment with the Heads of School or the Principal to discuss the situation
5) The school will not accept any responsibility for the theft, loss or damage of any mobile telephone brought on to the school site by a student.

School Requisites

Individual Student Requirements lists are sent home with students in fourth term. Orders are pre-paid to Wooldridges A & M Bookstore. Orders are returned to the school office and then sent to Perth for processing. Wooldridges also offer Internet Ordering. Orders will be available for collection on designated Book Days prior to school commencing.

Visits By Parents

Parents are welcome at any time. Those parents wishing to speak with a teacher should contact the teacher or the office to arrange an appointment. The Principal is available during school hours. Please ring the office for an appointment

Reporting to Parents

(a) At varying times work will be sent home from school.
(b) Parents are invited to discuss problems with teacher, Head of Middle or Primary School and/or Principal at any time during the year. Please make an appointment.
(c) Written reports will be carried out twice annually for Primary and Secondary. Primary School have Portfolios and 3 Way Conferences in Term 2 and written Reports in Terms 2 and 4. Middle School students will receive an Interim Report at the end of Term 1 and written Report Semester One and Semester Two. Reports will be posted home.
(d) At least 2 Parent Information Nights will be held each year

Punctuality

Prompt arrival at school and punctual attendance at lessons is a courtesy staff and children owe to each other. It helps to maximise the effective use of school time and forms good habits for later life.

School Hours: 8.50am to 3.15pm

Students may only arrive at school after 8.30am unless they have a music lesson. Teachers are not on duty before 8.30am. Any issues pertaining to this need to be discussed with the principal.

Absence

It is important to advise the school of any absence. Procedures for notifying the school of a student absence:

1. Phone the school office the morning of the absence so that teachers may by notified.
2. Send a note explaining the absence to the classroom teacher/advocate on the child's return to school.

1. Parents of students leaving the school premises during school hours must sign their
2. Students with appointments must report to the Administration Office with the appointment slip before they leave and sign at the office when they return.

1. Students who arrive late to school must sign in and provide a note of explanation from parents.

Conduct on School Grounds and in Public

Students should conduct themselves appropriately in public at all times. They should be courteous to all those around them. Students should use the school property with respect and keep classrooms and playgrounds tidy.

They must remember that every employee and student of the school is to be treated with respect and courtesy. Failure to do so reflects sadly on the values of the individual.

Bicycles

Bicycles must not be ridden on the school grounds. They must be placed in the bike racks provided. Students must wear bicycle helmets when riding to and from school. Students without a bicycle helmet will not be permitted to ride their bike home. Parents will be contacted by Head of Middle/Primary School so alternative arrangements can be made for the child to go home. Their bike will be locked away overnight if necessary.

Personal Property

Please print clearly your Child's Name on all items brought to school, i.e. hats, jumpers, shirts, shoes, bags, books, etc. Students must not leave money in desks or bags. It must be handed to the class teacher on arrival in class.

Assembly

Assembly is held weekly. Parents are welcome to attend.
Primary - Thursday 2:30pm
Middle School -Monday 9: 20am

School-Parent Communication

School Newsletters are sent home Thursday fortnightly with the eldest child in the family. Please encourage your child to bring the newsletters home as they often contain information for the parents which may only appear in the newsletter.

Staff Meetings

Staff meetings are held on Tuesday for Primary and Middle School staff. Full staff meetings are held once a month (usually on the first Tuesday). These will commence promptly at 3.30pm. Parents are asked to ensure that all non-bus students have been collected by this time.

Sport/ Phys Ed

All primary classes have sport 100 minutes a week. Middle School students have 2 hours. Classes will be advised of their sports day and the children will wear their sports uniform on this day.

Interschool Swimming and Athletic Carnivals are held during the year. All Students must have their hat and own drink bottle for sport and Phys Ed activities.

Music Program

Instrumental

St Mary's offers a Music Instrumental Program for students from Years 5 - 10. Tuition is held during school time, the children involved being withdrawn from their class for 30 minutes per week. It may therefore be necessary for them to catch up on their work at home.

Fees are payable per Semester for tuition. Students who don't own an instrument may hire one. The hire fee is non-refundable. Details can be obtained from the Music Teacher.

Altar Server Roster – Term 1 2013

Follow the link to the Altar Server roster for Term One. If you are unable to attend Mass on your allocated dates and times please ensure you arrange a swap for this date and let Miss Chilvers, Fr Adam or Fr Greg know. View the roster.