GENERAL INFORMATION

Although every precaution is taken, accidents still occur at school.  In the event of an accident happening to your child, every effort will be made to contact either you or the person you have named as an emergency contact.  Should this not be possible, the school will, on your behalf, decide whether the child should be taken to a hospital or a doctor's surgery.  Your advice on treatment for your child will be sought wherever practicable, but in cases of emergency, the interests of your child will be our prime concern.  The school is a registered member of the Ambulance Scheme, which also covers children during recognised school excursions.

Normal school assemblies are held at 9.30am each morning.  Following recess and lunch breaks, children make their own way to their classrooms.  A special weekly assembly is held in the School Assembly Hall each Wednesday to announce the results of competitions, make special announcements, hear guest speakers, perform items, present awards, etc.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

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Canteen is held each Monday with the aim of providing pupils with varied and nutritious lunches.  A roster of available parents is drawn up each term, with three parents working on each day.

The child's name and the items to be ordered are written on the outside of paper bags (supplied in each classroom) and placed in the class lunch box.  Money, preferably the correct change, is placed inside the bag.

Children who turn five prior to July 31st may enrol in Kindergarten at the commencement of each school year.  Prior to enrolment, parents must produce a birth certificate and an up-to-date immunisation certificate for the child.

Children with special disabilities, either intellectual or physical, may be enrolled, but individual cases must be discussed with the Principal.

Throughout the year excursions will be arranged for pupils in different classes.  These may be for sporting activities or as part of the school's educational program.  In all cases, they will be thoroughly planned and will have the approval of the Principal.  Written parental permission must be obtained before a child will be allowed to participate.

For walking excursions within the Henty town area, a general permission note will be obtained at the beginning of each term.

 Parents should not hesitate to contact the school at any time to seek guidance as to their children's progress.  Teachers are always willing to discuss matters affecting children, as it is felt such discussions benefit pupils, teachers and parents.

A qualified School Counsellor, based at Holbrook Public School, visits our school regularly.  The services of the School Counsellor are available to parents also and interviews may be arranged through the Principal.

Exclude until discharge from eyes has ceased.

Exclude until receipt of medical certificate.

Exclude until receipt of medical certificate.

Four mornings a week all children are involved in an exercise program based on a daily rotation.

Following Keep Fit all children enjoy a piece of fresh fruit to replenish energy levels ready for class work.

Our library is a modern facility that many other schools envy.  The design of the library allows it to be used flexibly for a range of activities, classes and groups.

The library is the information centre of the school.  It has a critical role in teaching students how to manage information.  This skill is central to all their future learning and has an extremely high priority at Henty Public School.

All pupils borrowing books should have a drawstring library bag measuring approximately 40cm by 25cm, to protect books while carrying them to and from home.

It is important that all items of children's clothing are clearly labelled with the child's name.  This also applies to items such as lunch boxes, school bags, pencils, rulers, etc. 

While every effort will be made to locate owners of lost property, the school cannot be held responsible for any item lost.

On days when there is no school canteen, pupils may order lunches from Dale's Highway Store.  Orders must be placed at the school office before 9.30am. 

Children are not allowed to go up the street at either recess or lunchtime to purchase lunch items.

Parents should endeavour to see that items either ordered for lunch or brought to school provide a sound nutritional diet for children.  Each child should have something for recess as well as lunch. 

During hot weather, children should bring a cold drink.

Two refrigerated coolers provide cold water for the children in the playground area.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Education classes are taken by visiting clergy and lay teachers each Wednesday afternoon from 2:10 pm to 2:45 pm.  All pupils will be placed in these classes according to the information given on the child's enrolment form, unless otherwise requested by parents.

All school pupils are eligible to open and operate a School Banking Account through the Commonwealth Bank. Each Monday morning, books should be handed to the Senior Administrative Manager.  They are then processed through the school's OASIS computer system. 

For this service the school receives a fixed amount for each transaction.  Funds received in this way are incorporated into the school's budget.

New accounts may be opened by requesting an application form from the office, which is then processed by the Sydney branch of the Commonwealth Bank.  A bankbook will then be issued.

Prior to the commencement of each school year the Principal, in conjunction with the School Evaluation & Planning Committee, prepares a school budget outlining the school's estimated income and expenditure for the year. 

This budget, while remaining flexible, forms the basis for the school's financial program.

SCHOOL CAPTAINS

The Student Council, with representatives from each class, exists to provide pupils with a voice in the running of the school.

Regular meetings are held and members discuss suggestions for school improvements.  These are then forwarded to the staff for appraisal and possible implementation.

From time to time teachers are absent through illness or attendance at Training and Development Courses.

On these occasions, an approved casual teacher will take charge of the absent teacher's class.  If such a teacher is not available, the class will be divided amongst remaining teachers.

TRANSITION PROGRAMS

Outside bodies are welcome to use the school's facilities for meetings, etc provided that these in no way interfere with the normal running of the school. 

A fee may be charged to cover the cost of gas and electricity.