Heathdale Christian College Whole School Handbook 2014 1

Heathdale Christian College

Whole SchoolHandbook

1. College Information

2. Finance

3. Uniform

2 Heathdale Christian College Whole School Handbook 2014

The purpose of Heathdale Christian College is:

To glorify God through Christ-centred education that helps children develop their God given potential.

Dear Parents,

This document provides information and guidelines with respect to the day-to-day life of Heathdale Christian College and should be put in a prominent place so that it can be refered to as required.

Information which needs to change each year, such as fees and term dates, will be sent to you in the annual Supplmentary Pack. We ask that you store these additional pages in a safe place to ensure your information is kept up to date at all times.

God has given to parents/guardians the privilege and responsibility of caring for children. You have invited the College and our staff to share in that responsibility.

It is our prayer that as we work together for the benefit of our students, we will honour the Lord in all that we do.

Mr Reynald TibbenPrincipal and CEO

Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it.Proverbs 22:5

Heathdale Christian College Whole School Handbook 2014 3

CONTENTS1. COLLEGE INFORMATION 51. SENIOR STAFF -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. CONTACTING THE COLLEGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5

2.1. Werribee ...............................................................................................................................................................52.2. Melton ..................................................................................................................................................................52.3. Main Administration Office Hours .........................................................................................................................5

3. ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53.1. School Hours........................................................................................................................................................53.2. Arrival and Departure Times ................................................................................................................................53.3. Absence Notes .....................................................................................................................................................53.4. Illness Before School ...........................................................................................................................................63.5. Illness During the Day ..........................................................................................................................................63.6. Signing Out ..........................................................................................................................................................6

4. DISPLAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64.1. Signing In/Out ......................................................................................................................................................64.2. Emergencies, including Evacuation .....................................................................................................................6

5. HEALTH AND WELL BEING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65.1. Family and Student Data Form ............................................................................................................................75.2. Immunisation Status.............................................................................................................................................75.3. Medical Update Form ...........................................................................................................................................75.4. First Aid Procedure...............................................................................................................................................75.5. Contacting Parents/Guardians .............................................................................................................................75.6. Medical Expenses ................................................................................................................................................75.7. Ambulance ...........................................................................................................................................................75.8. Pain Relief ............................................................................................................................................................85.9. Treatment for Known Conditions ..........................................................................................................................85.10. Allergies/Anaphylaxis ...........................................................................................................................................85.11. Anaphylaxis Management Guidelines ..................................................................................................................85.12. Asthma .................................................................................................................................................................85.13. Infectious/Contagious Diseases ...........................................................................................................................85.14. Head Lice .............................................................................................................................................................85.15. Medication at School ............................................................................................................................................95.16. SunSmart .............................................................................................................................................................9

6. COLLEGE BUSES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 96.1. Werribee ...............................................................................................................................................................96.2. Melton ..................................................................................................................................................................9

7. CANTEEN---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------107.1. Werribee .............................................................................................................................................................107.2. Melton ................................................................................................................................................................10

8. OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS PROGRAM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------108.1. Werribee .............................................................................................................................................................108.2. Melton ................................................................................................................................................................108.3. Student Free Days .............................................................................................................................................10

9. REPORTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1010. PASTORAL CARE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1011. EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1112. EXCURSIONS AND PERMISSION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1113. CARE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

13.1. Labelling of Property ..........................................................................................................................................1113.2. Lost Property ......................................................................................................................................................1113.3. Sporting Equipment............................................................................................................................................1213.4. Valuables ............................................................................................................................................................12

14. PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1214.1. Hours of Service.................................................................................................................................................1214.2. Working with Chil