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NAILSWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

PARENT INFORMATION BOOKLET

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WELCOME

On behalf of the school community, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family to Nailsworth Primary School. We pride ourselves on offering a quality education for the students that live

within the suburb of Nailsworth and the immediate surrounds. We look forward to meeting and working with your child/ren.

Sharron Ward

Principal

HISTORY The Nailsworth Primary School is one of the longest existing public schools in Adelaide. It was founded only twenty five years after the British colony of South Australia was proclaimed. In the early years, it was a main provider of public schooling in the area which originally stretched for several kilometres in all directions that now has been reduced to the existing school zone. It expanded from its handful of original students in 1862 to more than 1600 in the 1930’s, to 1300 in the mid-1950’s, contracted to about 200 in the late 1980’s until today where it has approximately 540 students. During its long existence, it has moved through a sequence of buildings, adding and discarding many of them as it has evolved. At its largest, it had three major solid buildings and a forest of temporary wooden buildings. The first major building, from 1881, still exists at the Prospect Library complex.

There is a rich record of praise by official inspectors, appreciation and support by parents, choices by staff and a wide range of benefit to students. The history of Nailsworth Primary has been documented by Roger Wiseman in a document called: “Nailsworth Primary School. The local school from 1862”

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1. SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS

School Address: 2 Balfour Street, Nailsworth, SA 5083 Telephone: 8269 4622 Facsimile: 8269 5330 Email: dl.0305_info@schools.sa.edu.au Website: www.nailps.sa.edu.au

2. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

Principal: Sharron Ward Deputy Principal: Toni Ballard ICT Coordinator: Jade Watson Business Manager: Mary Dunton

3. SCHOOL TIMES

If students arrive before 8:30am As there is no yard supervision prior to 8:30am, students are asked to come into the school yard and sit on the school stage until the 8:30am bell.

If students are not collected by 3:20pm

We appreciate students being picked up promptly on the 3:05pm bell. In the interests of student safety, any students who have not been collected on the 3:20pm bell will be asked to come to the School Office until their parents/caregivers arrive. Playing in the School Yard Many families like playing in the school’s playground both before and after school, as well on weekends. As a school we believe that many adults in our yard keep our school and students safe. We therefore would advise that children are most welcome to play in the yard, but after the 3:20pm bell, the supervision of children rests with adult family members and caregivers.

8:30 - 8:45am Yard supervision Students can play in the yard

8:45am Students line up to enter classes

8:45 - 10:35am Lessons

10:35 - 11:05am Recess

11:05 - 12:45pm Lessons

12:45 - 12:55pm Lunch eating in class groups

12:55 - 1:25pm Lunch play

1:25 - 3:05pm Lessons

3:05pm School is dismissed

3:05 - 3:20pm Yard supervision Sports teams have priority use of the oval

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DAILY ROUTINES

1. ABSENCES Government regulations require all school children from 6 years of age to attend school regularly except if they are sick. If your child is absent for any reason, we appreciate notification. Notification can be by either:

a note in their class communication book or diary, that is handed to the class teacher.

by telephoning the school. Children who are absent without explanation for extended periods are reported to a DECD Attendance Officer. Holiday Absences As per government requirements, if your child/ren will be absent from school for a family holiday or a period of time for more than three days, you are asked to apply for an exemption from school. Exemption forms are available from the school office and can also be downloaded from the school’s website.

2. ASSEMBLIES Assemblies are held on Fridays in the School Hall. Parents will be notified of assembly times and the organising class via the term planner. This is distributed in the first newsletter of each term. Half of school assemblies are held weekly at 9:05am on Friday e.g. even room numbers – even weeks, odd room numbers – odd weeks.

3. CANTEEN When children wish to order their lunch, they bring their paper bag, clearly marked with their own name and their teacher’s name, plus their order written on the front, with wrapped money placed inside the bag. Orders are placed by children in the class lunch box. The lunch box is taken to the canteen and before lunch, monitors collect the lunches and return with them to the classroom. A price list of items will be sent to each family at the beginning of each term via the newsletter, or when price rises are necessary. Lunch bags can be purchased from the canteen. The Canteen is run privately but under the guidelines of a School Governing Council Committee. The Canteen conforms with Healthy Eating Guidelines.

Children are not permitted to leave the school grounds to buy their lunch.

4. CAR PARKING & STUDENT SAFETY There is only limited availability to parking spaces both before and after school around the school. This results in many cars, adults and most importantly children in a crowded space with lots of cars. We would ask all parents to understand that before and after school are high risk times in regard to student safety and to SLOW DOWN and be patient. Parents are asked not to bring their cars into the school grounds to deliver or collect children. The out of bounds area includes anywhere within the school boundaries such as the teachers’ car park and general playgrounds, including the Prospect Community Library car park. Local council traffic inspectors are very diligent and so in respect to your hip pocket, please observe parking restrictions that are on signs on the streets that border the school. These are primarily between 8:15am – 9:15am and 3:00pm – 4:00pm daily and the school zone speed limits. There is a ‘kiss and drop’ zone on Thomas Street that enables parents to pull up either to drop off or collect their child but not to linger. If your child is not on the footpath waiting for you, another lap is considered good manners.

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5. COMMUNICATION Teachers regularly distribute class and school information. Our aim is to keep parents fully informed. Communication is primarily through either a communication book with younger students, older students use a school diary or electronically. Parents are asked to regularly check and sign their child’s diary. We would also encourage parents to use communication books and diaries to inform the class teacher of absences and any reasons where they may be required to leave school earlier than usual. They are also used for:

notes to teachers student comments homework instructions day-to-day reminders

6. CUSTODY

Sensitive situations can arise involving children whose parents are either divorced or separated. The Family Court is empowered to make orders concerning custody. Such orders need to be on file at the school. The Principal will abide by the guidelines of Crown Law as outlined in all custody orders.

7. EARLY DISMISSALS / LATE ARRIVALS If your child/ren arrives late they will be asked to sign the Late Arrivals Book at the school’s Front Office. The Front Office will give your child a ‘late card’ which they then give to their teacher. This signals to the teacher that the lateness has been recorded and that they do not need to stop teaching to record this in their roll books. If you need to take your child/ren early from school, parents are asked to sign the Early Dismissal Book, located in the Front Office. You will then be issued with a pass to give to the child’s teacher.

8. EMERGENCY (FIRE DRILL OR LOCK DOWN) The school regularly practises emergency procedures to ensure that both students and parents know what to do in the case of an emergency situation:

Continuous intermittent bells signify a fire. In this situation all people present on the school’s site vacate to the oval to await further instructions.

A continuous bell signifies a lock down. In this situation, students move into the closest building where the doors will be locked, lights will be turned off and students sit under tables until an all clear bell is given.

9. HEALTHY SNACK TIME

Many younger classes have a healthy snack break early in the morning. In this time students are encouraged to eat a healthy snack such as fruit.

10. HOMEWORK Teachers may give homework in various forms e.g. reading, completing work set in class, revising, editing, collecting, organising material, interviewing or watching a special television program. It is expected that reading is the core homework activity, particularly in the younger year levels. In the older year levels, more homework may be set, however it is expected that it should take no longer than 30 minutes per night. If the task a student has been given is taking over 30 minutes, they are encouraged to stop with parents writing a note in their child’s diary to inform the teacher that they completed 30 minutes but did not finish the task. We would encourage parents to consider a range of other learning opportunities rather than just a focus on school. Dance classes, music classes, theatre groups, sports, cubs etc. are very valuable, and provide opportunities to develop talents and skills in areas of choice.

11. ILLNESS OR ACCIDENT If your child becomes unexpectedly ill or injured staff will:

In the case of minor accidents, first aid will be provided by staff in the first aid room and a proforma note will be sent home advising parents to seek medical attention as required.

Call an ambulance if needed.

Inform you or your emergency contacts if first aid might need to be followed up at home.

There may be times when we will ring you to collect your child if they are unwell.

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Specific Health Issues If your child has a specific health problem which requires medication, a health plan signed by your doctor is required prior to them starting school. Health issues could include:

Asthma

Epilepsy or seizures

Diabetes

Severe allergy (such as anaphylaxis)

Mental health issues

Personal care support

Special aids or equipment Medication Staff can help by administering medication to a student if it is prescribed by a doctor. To be administered, the medication needs to be in the original container with the child’s name on the container clearly stating dosage, and be within the use by date. All medication is administered and recorded at the Front Office. No medication is to be kept in a child’s bag. Please note that we do not administer any pain-killing drugs, e.g. Panadol. Vaccination Before your child starts school, it is important to arrange for a medical check-up and to make sure all vaccinations are up to date e.g. measles, mumps, whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus and polio. We suggest that children be kept at home when there is doubt about health. The following DECD guidelines apply in regard to the following common medical issues:

Chicken Pox Exclude until fully recovered or for at least 5 days after eruption first appears. Note that some remaining scabs are not a reason for continued exclusion.

Conjunctivitis Until there is no discharge from the eyes Diarrhoea Exclude until diarrhoea ceases Slap Face Exclusion is not necessary Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease Exclude until blisters have dried Head Lice Until treatment has rid hair of all nits and lice School Sores (Impetigo) Until the sores have healed or are properly covered with a dressing Influenza Exclude until well Measles Exclude for at least 4 days after the onset of the rash Mumps Exclude for 9 days or until swelling goes down (whichever is sooner) Ringworm/Tinea Exclude until the day after appropriate treatment has commenced Rubella (German Measles) Exclude until fully recovered or for at least 4 days after the onset of the rash Whooping Cough Exclude for 5 days after starting antibiotic treatment Worms Exclude if diarrhoea present

12. LOST PROPERTY

It is suggested that all belongings are clearly named so that items can be returned to their owners. Parents are welcome to search for lost items in the lost property container that is situated near the inside stairs in the main building.

13. MOBILE PHONES Students bring their mobile phones to school at their own risk. It is expected that students will not use their phones at school during both learning time and at breaks. If a student needs to contact a parent/guardian during school time, they are requested to do so before or after school or after asking permission from their teacher. Students can give their phones to their class teacher so that they can lock them away for safe keeping.

14. MATERIALS & SERVICES CHARGES Materials and Services charges are set by the School Governing Council. Accounts are posted home at the beginning of the school year. The school relies on payment of these fees.

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Building Fund Levy There is a $25.00 tax deductible Building Levy per student. We have this wonderful facility, which benefits all students. The levy helps us to make the payments on the Hall. School Card Scheme The School Card Scheme provides financial assistance towards the cost of Materials and Services charges for full-time school students of lower income families. You may be approved for School Card if your family is eligible for a Centrelink benefit.

15. NEWSLETTER A school newsletter is available every second Wednesday and if a hard copy is required, it will be sent home with the eldest child. It is the main form of communication between the school and families and should be read carefully so that notices about school closures, school events and other information is not missed. Some classes also have class newsletters that go home at regular intervals. Newsletters are also uploaded on the school’s website after each publication www.nailps.sa.edu.au. Rather than receive a hard copy, we would encourage parents to help save the environment and receive newsletters via email. To be placed on the email distribution list, please email the school on dl.0305_info@schools.sa.edu.au.

16. PAYMENT of MONIES Money for different purposes can either be paid:

1. In person at the Finance Office. 2. Placed in sealed envelopes labelled with the child’s name and room number. Consent notes need to

be enclosed with the money. Money is taken to the Finance Office where a receipt is issued directly, or sent home via the afternoon message distribution.

3. Be paid online via BIZGATE which is available on the school’s website. The Finance Office is open: 8:30am – 9:30am Monday to Friday

17. PHOTOGRAPHS Each year a commercial photographer is invited to the school by the Parents and Friends Association to take class and sporting photographs. Parental consent is required for individual and family photographs to be taken. These photos are prepaid to the photographic company.

18. SCHOOL CLOSURE and PUPIL FREE DAYS Each year, DECD has approved four pupil free days that are used for staff training. In recent years a major focus of training has been the implementation of the Australian Curriculum. There is also one school closure where the school is closed for staff and students. This is for a day of local significance which is usually the Royal Adelaide Show. All days are approved by the Governing Council and are advertised in the school’s newsletter.

19. SCHOOL GATES There will be access to the school via the main gate on Balfour Street during all school hours. The other gates will be locked between 9:15am and 3:00pm.

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TEACHING & LEARNING AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM The teaching and learning program is determined by the Australian Curriculum. As students move through the years, the numbers of subjects and complexity increases. The following subjects are studied by students F-7 and the approximate time allocated is outlined in the table below.

Subject Foundation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7

English 300min/week

Maths 300min/week

Science 90min/week 120min/week

Humanities & Social Sciences

History 30min /week 60min /wk

Geography 30min /week 60min/wk

Civics & Citizenship

30min/wk

Economics and Business

30min /week

The Arts

Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Visual Arts

60min /week 80min/week

Languages 60min /week 80min/week 130min/week

Health & Physical Education

130min / week

Technologies Design& Digital Technologies

30min /week 60min/wk 60min /week 100min/wk 100min/wk 130min/week

SPECIALIST SUBJECTS The following subjects are specialist subjects at Nailsworth Primary.

a. The LOTE (Languages other than English) subjects are either Italian or Greek. Students may also participate in the festivals organised outside of the school, e.g. Glendi, Carnivale. Children from these cultural backgrounds are given preference in their language choice.

b. Students with cultural or family links can also access language maintenance called ‘Mother Tongue’ in either Italian or Greek.

c. Physical Education. We have a number of trained physical education specialists that take PE lessons as well as a range of visiting specialists that offer sporting activities at the school.

d. Students have opportunities to compete in knock-out SAPSASA sporting events primarily in Year 6/7.

e. Swimming is taught in a one-week block in Term 4. Year 6/7 students benefit from a broader Aquatic Skills Program.

f. There are specialist Music/Drama and Digital Technologies teachers.

g. Students also have the opportunity to join either the Junior or Senior Choir. The senior choir participates in the annual Festival of Music that performs at the Festival Theatre.

h. Tournament of Minds (TOM) - Each year the school enters two Year 6/7 teams into the Tournament of Minds competition as an extension/ problem-solving activity.

i. Instrumental Music - Tuition in a range of instruments is offered in school time through outside providers. This is a user-pay program.

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ICT AT NAILSWORTH PRIMARY Students at Nailsworth deserve the chance to develop to their maximum potential. It’s more likely that today, in the 21st century, they can’t do that without technology. We offer students access to a range of ICT to manage and operate digital technologies.

We believe that the best way to use digital technologies is to put them into the hands of students by providing access to a range of devices (Desktop PCs, Acer tablets, iPads, iPad minis and interactive whiteboards) and their applications.

Across Nailsworth, digital technologies should be used effectively. Technology should support new ways of learning for all students across the curriculum.

Students are encouraged to use digital technologies’ creativity to support and share their learning and they can access our wireless connection anywhere in the school.

At Nailsworth Primary students will be actively engaged in global learning activities at all levels of schooling.

Parents/Caregivers will have a sound knowledge of the broad range of activities that students are covering using technology.

ICT IN THE AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM The ICT ‘capability’ involves students learning to make the most of the digital technologies available to them. They adapt to new ways of learning as the technologies change, and limit the risks to themselves and others in a digital environment. The Melbourne Declaration on the Educational Goals for Young Australians (MCEETYA 2008) recognises that in a digital age, and with rapid and continuing changes in the ways that people share, develop and communicate with ICT, young people need to be highly skilled in its use. THE ICT CAPABILITY IS ORGANISED INTO FIVE INTERRELATED ELEMENTS: Social & Ethical Use of ICT Using digital technologies in a socially acceptable way and recognising ownership over others’ and their own digital work. Investigate with ICT Finding information, data and applications and explaining why they selected it and where they found it. Creating with ICT Using digital technologies to record their ideas and creating and editing their own digital work. Communicating with ICT Selecting and using digital technologies to safely exchange information and their own digital work with appropriate audiences. Managing & Operating ICT Using digital technologies thoughtfully and carefully to maintain and manage their own data. www.australiancurriculum.edu.au CYBER-SAFETY At the beginning of each year, Parents/Caregivers are asked to read a Cyber-Safety document and sign a User Agreement once they have spoken with their child about their roles and responsibilities with digital technologies. This outlines what students can and cannot do through the network at school on computers, laptops or mobile devices. The computer network, internet and wireless access facilities, computers and other ICT equipment/devices bring great benefits to the teaching and learning programs at Nailsworth Primary School, and to the effective operation of the school. Our ICT equipment is for educational purposes appropriate to this environment, whether it is owned or leased either partially or wholly by the school, and used on or off the site. The overall goal of Nailsworth Primary School is to create and maintain a cyber-safety culture that is in keeping with our values and with legislative and professional obligations. The User Agreement includes information about your obligations, responsibilities, and the nature of possible consequences associated with cyber-safety breaches that undermine the safety of the school environment.

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STUDENT ASSESSMENTS Students undertake a range of assessments that enable teachers to assess, monitor and to inform the teaching program for each student. The results of these assessments are recorded centrally so that we can track progress over time. These assessments include:

Names of letters and sounds (primarily in the Foundation years)

Running Records (primarily Foundation to Year 3)

PATR (reading comprehension from Year 1-7)

PATR (maths Year 1-7)

EALD (language and literacy levels - an assessment of children’s writing)

NAPLAN (Australia-wide testing program in Years 3, 5 and 7)

CHILD PROTECTION CURRICULUM It is a requirement of DECD schools that the Child Protection Curriculum is taught. The curriculum aims to teach children:

To recognise abuse and to tell a trusted adult about it.

Understand what is appropriate and inappropriate touching.

Understand ways of keeping themselves safe.

DECD STANDARDS The following standard benchmarks have been determined by DECD to assist in determining if students are at an appropriate standard for their year level. These standards are as follows:

Running Records Foundation Level 9-11

Year 1 Level 17-20

Year 2 Level 21-24

PATR Year 3 103.0 PATM Year 3 38.6

Year 4 111.2 Year 4 39.6

Year 5 117.1 Year 5 44.8

Year 6 120.2 Year 6 54.4

Year 7 123.5 Year 7 54.9

Year 8 127.9 Year 8 56.7

Year 9 130.4 Year 9 57.8

JOLLY PHONICS From 2014, staff have agreed to follow the Jolly Phonics program as a systematic phonics and grammar program.

RESOURCE CENTRE The Resource Centre is a vital part of Nailsworth Primary School. The Centre provides resources for parents, staff and students (Foundation to Year 7). Students have access to internet computer work stations. Electronic whiteboards with internet access have been installed to enhance Resource Based Learning. Nicole Le Mesurier the Teacher/Librarian, provides an environment that values:

Literature and the enjoyment of reading.

Information and research skills.

Personal borrowing of books that is encouraged during weekly class borrowing sessions, and every lunch time.

Encouraging students to participate in the Premier’s Reading Challenge.

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Lower Primary children need to use library bags to help protect library books. The Resource Centre is open each lunch time for 20 minutes when children may borrow, play quiet games, use the computers, do art and craft activities, puppetry, writing and of course, read. Parents can help encourage children by:

sharing the borrowed books with their children,

discussing the selection of books,

encouraging appropriate care of books, and

notifying Resource Centre staff of lost or damaged books. REPORTING AND ASSESSMENT We would encourage all parents to come along and meet their child’s teacher at the Meet the Teacher Night that is held early in Term 1. The school prepares 2 written reports at the end of Terms 2 and 4. There is also the option of attending a Parent Teacher Interview late in Term 1. However, you are also able to arrange an appointment should you wish to meet with teachers at another time. We particularly encourage you to make contact if you have concerns about your child’s learning.

STUDENT SUPPORT CHRISTIAN PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER Nailsworth Primary School is fortunate to have the services of a Christian Pastoral Support Worker, Amy de Wilt. Amy provides a service of pastoral care for students and their families who want support. Christian Pastoral Support Workers are not in schools to evangelise on behalf of a particular faith group. Their role requires them to respect both the secular character of the school and the variety of thoughts and beliefs within the school community. As a Christian presence in the school, they respect and encourage key Christian values and celebrate the diversity of Christianity. DENTAL CLINIC The School Dental Service offers a comprehensive oral healthcare program for South Australian children under the age of 18 years. Fees may apply. The local service is located at Prospect Primary School, Gladstone Road, Prospect. Their phone number is 8269 4579. Parents are responsible for making appointments and taking their child to the clinic.

BILINGUAL SUPPORT The school has a Bilingual School Support Officer that supports students with Punjabi, Hindi and Gujarati. INTERVENTION The school provides intervention to struggling students either through extra support from their class teacher, time with a school support officer or another staff member, or involvement in the Multi-Lit program. OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC) BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND VACATION CARE Out of School Hours Care is run by a Management Committee which is responsible to Governing Council. It operates from 6:45am before school and 3:05pm – 6:15pm after school. The Director, Leith Stace, can be contacted after 2:30pm each day on 8344 9700. Messages may also be left on the centre’s answering machine during the day. An information booklet is available for parents which includes fee structures. Accounts are sent home each fortnight via email or the school’s internal mail. All information is available on www.nailps.sa.edu.au OSHC link.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Presently, families and friends of the school are involved in:

Governing Council Parents & Friends Association Classroom Assistance Sports Coaching, Managing Camps and Excursions Parents Assisting Learning Program School Grounds Development

VOLUNTEERING Any person who wishes to volunteer in the school, attend excursions or as a sport coach, must comply with the following expectations:

a. All volunteers must have a current Criminal History Screening clearance. The only screening that is accepted in DECD schools is a DCSI clearance. Toni Ballard, the Deputy Principal can assist parents in completing an application form.

b. All volunteers must also attend a Volunteer Induction that covers three aspects:

Protective Practices

RAN training - reporting abuse and neglect

NPS volunteer training Please contact the school office if you are looking to attend an induction session. GOVERNING COUNCIL The Council meets approximately two times a term commencing at 7:30pm in the Staff Room and usually continues until approximately 9:30pm or 10:00pm. The Council follows a set agenda with reports from all committees. Members of Council can put forward topics they feel should be covered at the meeting. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held in Term 1 each year and all parents are invited to attend. Nominations are called, and you may nominate yourself if you wish to be on the Governing Council. Members may be elected for only one year if they choose, but the normal term is two years. There are positions of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and parents are elected to these positions annually. The Council is then divided into Committees and parents may choose which particular area interests them the most. The Finance Committee is a sub-section of the Governing Council and oversees budget expenditure on a monthly basis and provides additional information for Council on large financial outlays. It prepares draft budget proposals during November and invites budget submissions from interested groups operating within the school. It monitors bad debts, recommends school fee limits and ensures monies are expended within DECD guidelines. PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION (PFA) The PFA works with the school community to raise funds for initiatives in the school. Meetings are informal and friendly and are open to parents who wish to sit in. Being a member of the PFA provides a real opportunity to get to know your school better by becoming involved with other parents who have the interests of their children at heart. The PFA meet twice per term. Meetings are only held during the school term. All parents are most welcome to attend and the dates of each meeting are notified in the school newsletter. Official positions of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Committee members are filled at the AGM which is usually held in Term 1. These positions are held for a one-year term. One of the executive is appointed to attend Governing Council. Traditional fundraising activities include Sausage Sizzles, Mother’s and Father’s Day Stalls, Lamington Drives, Cake Stalls etc. Some purchases have been computer equipment, games, dictionaries, musical instruments and sandpit toys. PFA plays a vital part in the school’s Transition to School program.

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ANAPHYLAXIS POLICY Underpinned by DECD Policies: Draft Policy

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction which is potentially life threatening. It should always be treated as a medical emergency, requiring immediate treatment. Most cases occur, after a person with a severe allergy is exposed to the allergen usually a food, insect sting or medication. The highest risk of anaphylaxis at school is considered to be in relation to food. Given that peanuts and tree nuts are the most likely foods to cause fatal anaphylaxis, this is the major focus of this policy. This policy is based on the ‘ASCIA guidelines for prevention of anaphylaxis in schools’, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 49, 2013. ON ENROLMENT or IF AN ALLERGEN IS IDENTIFIED It is expected that parents would inform the school of any relevant medical condition including anaphylaxis. Prior to starting school or as an allergen is identified, the parent of an anaphylaxis child is required to ask their doctor or allergy specialist to complete an:

ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plan and DECD Anaphylaxis and Severe Allergy care plan. On receiving the plan, a school leader, a support officer with first aid responsibility, and the parent/s will meet to develop a school health support plan. This plan will include how an allergic reaction can be prevented, what should be done in the event of a reaction and medication that is required to be kept at school. Where required anaphylaxis management training for staff (including Out of School Hours Care) who might care for the child at risk of anaphylaxis, will be undertaken. In young children, generally considered to be junior primary classrooms Foundation to Year 2, where there is a child with a severe nut allergy, food removal of all nuts from a classroom may be considered based on medical advice. The ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plan and DECD Anaphylaxis and Severe Allergy care plan are required to be updated annually by a doctor. Copies of this plan will be kept: In the child’s school file. In the school’s first aid files located in the first aid area. In the class teacher’s files and where relevant, at NPS OSHC.A photo of the child will be displayed in the first aid area with a brief description of the relevant medical condition. STRATEGIES TO MINIMISE RISK While it is primarily the responsibility of parents to teach their allergic child to care for themselves, the school also has strategies in place to minimise risk. As per medical advice, blanket bans of foods are not recommended in schools because of the practicalities and complacency about avoidance strategies if a food is banned. NUT AWARE SCHOOL STRATEGIES Communication to parents include the Parent Handbook received at the time of enrolment, newsletters, class teacher letters to parents and posters around the school. Parents will be encouraged not to send foods containing nuts to school.

There will be no trading of food and sharing of food, food utensils and food containers.

It is ideal that children with severe allergies should only eat lunches and snacks that have been prepared at home.

Drink bottles and lunch boxes provided by the parents of their children should be clearly labelled with the name of the child they are intended for.

Any class/school activities that involve the use of food including crafts, cooking classes, science activities, special events and fundraisers will undertake a risk assessment prior to the event with the aim of eliminating risk. This may result in substitution of ingredients or alternative arrangements for relevant children.

Through the development of the health care plan, a supply of treats will be negotiated with the parent for unplanned special events such as a birthday cake. The school office will keep a supply of treats for Anaphylaxis students.

SCHOOL CANTEEN The NPS school canteen is outsourced to a private provider. Through contract arrangements the contractor will be required to eliminate all nut products. However, parents should check the appropriateness of all foods with the manager.

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BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY Underpinned by DECD Policies: Approved by NPS Governing Council (under review Nov 2014)

At Nailsworth Primary we believe that every student is unique and has the right to participate in an educational program that is success-orientated, supportive, safe and free from harassment. We value:

The right of teachers to teach and students to learn.

Showing respect for self and others.

A safe, supportive and success-orientated teaching and learning environment.

Taking responsibility for one’s own behaviour choices.

Communication with students, families and the community. SCHOOL RULES Safety and movement

We walk in classrooms and around buildings.

We stay within the school boundary.

We wear a hat according to the school’s sun-safe guidelines, except in June, July, and August.

We keep safe by not playing chasey games or throwing balls in the playground.

We ensure community members and students can walk safely to and from school by only using large ball games in the middle of the oval before 8:45am and after 3:05pm.

Communication and treatment of people

We keep the environment free of teasing, bullying, violence, harassment and discrimination by being respectful and friendly towards others.

We respect each other’s play and space and avoid disrupting other’s games. Treatment of property

We keep our environment free from litter, graffiti and vandalism.

We aim to eliminate litter by not eating on the oval or in the playgrounds. Learning

We respect the right of people to learn and teach.

We come to lessons prepared and ready to participate in learning programs and to complete tasks to the best of our ability.

Sharing our crowded play space

We keep others safe in a crowded space by not kicking balls on the asphalt.

We share the play stations. F-2 students using the lower play station and 3 -7 using the larger play station.

We have one-way traffic on the slide from top to bottom.

Students use the soccer pitch according to the school timetable. CONSEQUENCES FOR APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR Positive behaviour is acknowledged in a variety of ways that include: Good Behaviour Play (extra play on Friday afternoons), class reward systems, awards presented in class and at assemblies, students sent to leadership for good work, notes in diaries, communication with parents via telephone calls, letters, meetings and newsletters. CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR Classroom Responses: Step one: Rule reminder Step two: Formal reminder Step three: Class time-out Step four: Buddy class Step five: School time-out under supervision of leaders. Repeated inappropriate behaviour or severe behaviour breaches such as violence, can lead to parent meetings, take home and suspension from school. Support from DECD support agencies can also be accessed. Yard Level Response: Step one: Rule reminder Step two: Sit out of play for minor infringements Step three: Name and behaviour recorded in the Thinking Time book which will result in loss of Good Behaviour Play. Repeated inappropriate yard play can result in restricted play both in area and access to the yard. No Hat/No Play: Spare hats are available to students from the Deputy’s office or they sit on the ‘No Hat Bench’. This is not recorded in the Thinking Time book unless there are repeated breaches.

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NAILSWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL BULLYING & HARASSMENT POLICY Underpinned by DECD Policies: Approved by NPS Governing Council

Harassment and bullying makes you feel angry, sad, embarrassed and unsafe, it therefore has no place at school. Bullying is not fair. It feels awful. You have a right to feel safe. FOR STUDENTS: Bullying is when someone:

Keeps picking on you again and again and tries to make you feel bad.

Says or does lots of mean things that upset you

Makes fun of you a lot

Tries to stop you from joining in or making others not like you

Keeps hurting such as hitting or punching you. Bullying can also occur through a mobile phone or on the internet. This is called cyber bullying. Sometimes you might have a fight or argument with someone. If it happens only once, that’s not bullying even though it can be upsetting. What can students do if they are being bullied or harassed at school?

Choose to ignore it.

Tell the person to stop.

Talk to a friend to get some ideas to help them make a decision.

Tell the yard duty teacher, or your class teacher.

If it does not stop, talk to the Deputy Principal or Principal. What can by-standers do? A by-stander is someone who sees the bullying or knows that it is happening to someone else. By-standers can make good choices that help stop the bully, or bad choices can encourage the bully to keep going. Good Choices:

Let the person doing the bullying know that what they are doing is bullying and tell them to stop.

Refuse to join in with the bullying and walk away.

Support the student who is being bullied.

Ask a staff member for help. Consequences for bullying and by-stander behaviour can include:

A mediation meeting between the two parties.

A warning.

Counselling.

Time-out.

A letter home to parents.

Ongoing bullying/harassment can lead to suspension from school.

FOR PARENTS: What can parents do if their child is being bullied at school? REPORT: It is important that bullying behaviour is reported to the school. As if the school does not know about it, staff may be unaware of the problem and therefore not provide assistance to the student. Before you report the matter:

Talk with your child about what is going on.

Listen to their concerns and believe them.

Be aware of your own response and react in a calm and helpful manner.

Talk with your child’s teachers and calmly discuss the situation and some possible strategies.

Encourage your child to ask for help if they are being bullied, e.g. talk about who they could talk to at school, and how to ask for help.

If you have reported the matter to a member of staff and it has not stopped, please report it to the Deputy Principal or Principal.

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NAILSWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENT POLICY & SCHOOL ZONING Underpinned by DECD Policies: Approved by NPS Governing Council June 2014

Starting School Children are not required to attend school until they are six years old, with the minimum age for starting school being four years and eight months. Where a child turns five before 1st May, they will start school on the first day of Term One of that year.

Proof of Age At the time of enrolment parents/guardians are required to provide proof of their child’s birth age. The following documents will be accepted in this regard: passport, birth certificate, or official Centrelink documentation.

Early Entry - Gifted Students See DECD Gifted and Talented Students. Refer to DECD website.

Zoning Nailsworth Primary School is a zoned school. At the current time, this zone is enforced because of limited space. Students whose permanent and primary place of residence is within the Nailsworth zone are automatically eligible to enrol in the school. As the school is at capacity, families need to provide at the time of enrolment, proof of the child’s primary place of residence. The map of the approved zone can be found on the school or DECD website. In summary it is the area bounded by Main North Road, Regency Road, Hampstead Road, North East Road and NottageTerrace. Enrolments will also be accepted from the proposed shared zone with Prospect Primary. This area is bounded by Main North Road, Farrant Street and Da Costa Avenue in Prospect with the western boundary weaving in and out of Prospect. For more information on the zoned areas, please contact the school.

Proof of Residence The following documents are accepted as proof of residence: 1. A recent gas or electricity bill stating the new residential address (not a business address) and the name of the

parent/guardian. Telstra and water rate bills are not acceptable as these invoices may be for rental properties. 2. If not a permanent residence, a copy of the property’s Contract of Sale, together with recent utility bill. 3. If renting then they should provide a rental agreement and bond receipt (from the Residential Tenancies Tribunal)

stating where the parent/guardian is currently, or will be, residing for the next 12 months. 4. If a student is residing with a relative/friend, then supporting documentation stating that the relative/friend is the

legal guardian of the student is requested. Examples are a Parenting Order from the Family Court. 5. The renting of a room or rooms at a property, does not meet the DECD Enrolment Policy criteria. One or two

rooms does not constitute a permanent and primary place of residence. Statutory Declarations are not considered to be sufficient documentation in this regard.

Sibling Rights Rule As per the DECD Sibling Rights rule, where a sibling currently attends Nailsworth Primary School, enrolment is guaranteed as are half-brothers and sisters as blood relatives. Step-brothers and sisters, who are not blood relatives can be guaranteed entry to the same school if they are residing at the same primary place of residence as their sibling.

Right of Return Where students have been enrolled at Nailsworth Primary School and they cease their enrolment with that school, they have a right of return to Nailsworth Primary School for a period of 12 months.

Out of Zone Students There may be some times and/or in some year levels where out of zone students can gain an enrolment place. This is most likely to occur at the beginning of a school year. Out of Zone families can register an interest in enrolling in Nailsworth Primary by completing an Expression of Interest form and are then placed on a ‘waiting list’. The following DECD criteria is used to determine ‘out of zone’ enrolments:

1. Distance: Students that reside closer to the school will have enrolment priority of those that live further away. 2. Curriculum: Students that have specific curriculum needs not met at their current school. 3. Social and Family Links: Students have particular extended family or current friendship/peer groups. 4. Transport/Location Convenience: If Nailsworth Primary is closer to their residence that their current school.

It should be noted that the length of time on the ‘waiting list’ is not used in determining enrolment places.

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A GUIDE TO RAISING A CONCERN OR COMPLAINT Underpinned by DECD Policies: Approved by NPS Governing Council

Parents can expect that their concern or complaint will be responded to in a courteous, respectful and timely manner and that staff will work in partnership with them to resolve their concern or complaint. In turn, we ask that parents are respectful, cooperative and courteous to staff and that they are realistic and reasonable about what course of action is required to resolve their concern or complaint. Confidentiality Parents can expect that confidentiality will be adhered to throughout the conflict resolution process which means that the complaint will only be discussed with those people directly involved in the resolution process. Complaint resolution stages for parents: Step One: Raise the concern The school should always be the first point of contact. Please arrange an appropriate time to talk to the class teacher or relevant staff member.

A time can be arranged by contacting the Front Office asking for the staff member to return your call or assisting in making an appointment.

Approaching a staff member before or after school requesting to make a time to talk.

You are also able to email the school, which will then be forwarded to most appropriate staff member. dl.0305_info@schools.sa.edu.au

Please note that entering a class while a teacher is teaching, is not an appropriate time. Step Two: Speak to a school leader At Nailsworth Primary School there are two school leaders that we would ask you direct your concerns. Principal: Sharron Ward Deputy Principal/School Counsellor: Toni Ballard If the concern is about a teacher, then the parent may prefer to talk to a school leader. They will work with the parent and the staff member to resolve the issue. If the parent is not satisfied after talking with the teacher, they may choose to discuss the complaint with a school leader. Parents may choose to meet face to face or to write to the school leader who will then acknowledge receipt of the complaint as soon as possible. Parents are also able to bring along a support person at a meeting. The school will aim to resolve the concern or complaint within 15 working days. Step Three: Request a reconsideration of the issue If the parent is not satisfied after talking to a school leader, the matter is to be referred to the Principal. In this case the parent is requested to write their concerns and the issues related to the matter including previous steps that have been taken. The Principal will then reconsider the matter and either respond in writing or request a meeting aimed at reaching a resolution. Step Four: Contact the District Office: Phone number 8366 8864 If the parent concerns are with the Principal, or they are not satisfied with the school’s response, they can ring the District Education Office.

Step Five: Ring the Education Complaint Line: 1800 677 435 or Head of Schools 8226 2536 The Education Complaint unit has a dual function:

To provide advice and support to parents about their concern or complaint. To objectively review complaints that have not been resolved at the school or regional level.

A parent may contact the hotline at any time to discuss their concern or complaint and to seek advice.

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UNIFORM POLICY Underpinned by DECD Policies: Approved by NPS Governing Council

UNIFORM It is expected that students wear a school uniform every day except where it is a special event that has been communicated to parents. This would include events like casual days or camps. We believe that school uniforms develop a sense of belonging and pride in students and to help promote the spirit of the school. The school’s uniform colours are royal blue and white. The school has a healthy stock and range of uniform items. The Uniform Shop is open on Monday and Friday at the following times: 8:30am – 9:30am. To assist all parents comply with this policy, second-hand school uniforms are also available for purchase at much reduced prices. To access these uniforms, either enquire at the Front Office or check the newsletter for details of sale days that are generally once per term. UNIFORM DETAILS

Colour Scheme : Royal blue and white.

Hats : Hats are to be worn for all outside activities except during the months June – August

where it is optional including Physical Education lessons. Hats are required to be ‘sun-safe’: Full-brimmed, Legionnaire or Bucket style (as approved by the Anti-Cancer Foundation).

Female : Blue and white check dress (also available from Target, K-Mart and Coles). Blue shorts. Polo shirts with school logo. Blue windcheaters with school logo.

Male : Blue shorts or trousers. Blue or white shirt/skivvy. Polo shirts with school logo. Blue windcheaters with school logo.

Footwear : Thongs and slip on shoes with no backs are not permitted for safety reasons. It is suggested that students wear sneakers or sandshoes for PE.

PLEASE LABEL Children have a long history of losing items of clothing. Please assist the school to

locate owners of misplaced clothing by naming all articles.

Jewellery: Students are encouraged not to wear excessive jewellery.

Make-up: Make-up including coloured nail polish is not acceptable.

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Reading Comprehension for children at home Listening to your child read is something that we hope you will do often, particularly in the first few years of schooling. When listening to reading we hope that you will assist your child in developing their comprehension or understanding of the text. The questions below aim to develop in your child more simple understanding up to more complex. Can your child find evidence directly from the story to answer your questions? The answer is right there in the text.

What did……… do?

Who did……… do it to?

How many……… were/are there?

Who are………?

Can you tell me what this word/bit means?

What kind of ……… is that?

Can your child think and search for the answer? The answers are found in different parts of the story and they might have to apply prior knowledge or personal experience to an answer.

How do you make/do……?

What happened when……… did………?

What happened to………?

What do you think might happen next OR what happened before?

How many times…?

What examples can you find?

Where did this happen?

Where was…… when this was happening?

Can your child answer questions without referring to the story? The answer is not in the story; it is your child’s opinion and thoughts.

Have you ever…?

If you could…

If you were going to…

In your opinion…

Do you agree with………? Why?

Do you know anyone who………?

How do you feel about……?