Glenbrook Public School
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School Hours
8:40 AM (Primary)8:45 AM (Infants)
Teachers are available for supervising the playground. We prefer students to arrive during this time.
9:10 AM (Primary)
9:10 AM (Infants)
Brief morning assembly. This is the time when reminder messages are given - we would like all students to be at school for morning assembly.
Recess:
11:15-11:35 AM (Primary)
11:15-11:40 AM (Infants)
Lunch:
1:05 - 1:55 PM (Primary)
1:10-1:55 PM (Infants)
End of Day
3:10 PM
Policies
School Hats and Sun ProtectionAs part of our sun smart policy children are required to wear a hat. Schools hats which adequately protect all areas of the head are available for purchase from the uniform shop. We suggest applying sunscreen to your child before school and students have a drink container filled with cold water for each day.
School Uniform
Glenbrook Public School has a uniform policy which was formulated in consultation with the P&C Association. As a result of this consultation, there is a strong across-the-board support for the wearing of the school uniform. We believe it encourages the students to feel part of the community. The uniform design allows students to be a s comfortable as possible to enable them to participate fully in the schools many daily activities.
Girls Uniform
Cotton dress in Glenbrook Royal Blue check, white socks with black shoes.
Royal blue shorts with yellow t-shirt, blue school hat.
Winter tunic or skirt in Glenbrook check, yellow skivvy, grey tights or white socks with black shoes.
Royal blue sloppy joe with emblem, royal blue long pants, or zip up jacket, school track suit.
Sports - (Primary only) Yellow polo shirt with emblem, blue wrap around skirt or shorts, white socks, sandshoes or sneakers.
Boys Uniform
Yellow polo shirt with emblem, grey shorts, grey socks, black shoes
Royal blue sloppy joe with emblem
Long grey pants, zip up jacket, school track suit.
Sports (Primary only) Yellow polo shirt with emblem, blue shorts, football socks yellow or blue. Sandshoes or sneakers.
Clothing Pool
From time to time there are some uniforms available to purchase. Please consider donating any clean clothes, which are still in reasonable condition to the uniform pool. Prices vary according to the condition of the garments.
Homework
Homework is given as a revision tool. Your child’s teacher will inform you of his/her homework expectations. The underlying aim of homework given is to enable students to assimilate and consolidate work given at school. This may involve finishing work which they were unable to finish during school hours. Homework is strongly encouraged as we believe that it provides our students, especially senior students with appropriate self management skills and study habits and it also creates a strong/home school partnership.
Absences
If your child is absent form school, please send a note with them when they return. If it is a prolonged absence let us know as soon as possible. A Home/School Liaison Officer visits our school on a regular basis to check rolls for any high absentee rates. If this consultation. occurs without a reasonable explanation then the officer visits the home for further
Discipline Programs
Glenbrook Public School welfare and discipline policy (incorporating the Core Rules for Students in NSW Government Schools) aims to provide a safe, secure environment in which the students will achieve success in learning and develop self-confidence and positive relationships with others.
To instil these values in our students we provide:
* A positive learning environment
* Appropriate teaching methods
* Caring and consistent staff
* Effective use of positive reinforcement
* Liaison with parents
* Clearly defined values and school rules
There is strong support from parents and staff at Glenbrook Public School for the wearing of the school uniform. We believe it helps to promote school pride and encourages the students to feel part of a cohesive and supportive community.
Programs
Here is a copy for Parents Plus, for parents to access.A course for parents and teachers to develop an understanding of the Kindergarten -Year 6 Mathematics syllabus and support documents
Useful Information
Travelling to and from schoolGlenbrook Public School students are expected to maintain our high standards of conduct when in public travelling to or from school. Students should travel to and from school using common sense and observing the correct road rules whether riding a bike, catching a bus or walking.
School Buses
If you reside 1.6km away from school your child may be eligible for a Bus Pass. Application forms are available at the office, please return them to the office when completed. In due course you will be issued with a Bus Pass which allows your child to travel free of charge. All infants students are entitled to free travel regardless of the distance they reside from the school. However, we only encourage students who are going to use the service on a regular basis to obtain a bus pass.
Bike Riders
You can assist greatly by ensuring that your child follows the correct rules for bike riding. An area has been set aside for bikes to be secured in the Primary. Although road safety is discussed and taught at school, we would appreciate it if parents could also encourage bike safety between home and school. K-2 children are not permitted to ride bicycles to school.
Supervision
Children are not supervised before 8.40am and after 3.10pm. Should you wish to take your child early from class you must obtain a Release Slip from the office first. Parents are also requested for written permission to the office or class teacher if another parent or carer is taking your child home. The class teacher must be notified of any change in the collecting routine.
Religious Instruction
Scripture lessons are conducted each Friday morning by instructors approved by the Ministers’ Association. Where a religious application is recorded on a child’s Enrolment Form, which is catered for by the instructors provided by the Ministers’ Assoc. that child will be expected to attend Scripture lessons. Should exclusion be required, parents are to make that request in writing.
Excursions
Students from time to time go on excursions away from the school to visit places of educational interest. Excursions and camps are selected for their educational benefit and are part of our school’s program. Students travel by bus or train and are well supervised by teachers. Parents are informed in writing of all excursions, performances and special events, permission notes are mandatory for attendance. We encourage all students to attend these outings, parents may be asked to attend as a helper.
Notes
During any term a number of notes outlining special school activities may go home with your child. These notes will provide details of the activity with dates and times. Notes for special events and excursions will require your consent. This is the most important so your child can participate in the activity. Most notes (eg newsletter) are sent home with the youngest in the family, otherwise notes are sent home with the relevant student.
Student Council
The student council is a body within the school that represents students and promotes their views and participation in school decision making. It aims to promote leadership and communication skills allowing students to experience democratic processes and effective problem solving skills.
Late Arrivals
Students arriving late are to report to the front office with their parents to obtain a late pass. Parents are to notify the office why the children are late. This is recorded on the late slip that is given to the class teacher. Young children should then be taken to the classroom by their parent. In the event that the class is not in their room, the parent is then able to help them find their class.
Absences
If your child is absent form school, please send a note with them when they return. If it is a prolonged absence let us know as soon as possible. A Home/School Liaison Officer visits our school on a regular basis to check rolls for any high absentee rates. If this occurs without a reasonable explanation then the officer visits the home for further consultation.
Money
All money sent in should be in a sealed envelope marked with name, class, what it is for and amount enclosed. Permission notes must also be included in the envelope. All money should be brought to the office at the Primary and deposited in our letterbox, money can be handed to the teachers in the Infants Dept. The school has EFTPOS facilities for your convenience.
Transfer and Enrolment of Students
Students transferring to another school in NSW need to obtain a Transfer Certificate from the office. This certificate then needs to be presented to the school where you will be enrolling your child.
Medication
We understand that there is a need for some students to receive medication while at school. For our Administration Staff to give medication to a student a signed permission slip is required which clearly states the required dosage and time. Students are to come to the office at the required time for medication. No medication is to be left in the child’s school bag for obvious safety reasons. No medication will be given to a student without written permission from a parent/caregiver. The school is not permitted to give aspirin or disprin unless specifically prescribed by a doctor. If your child is to receive medication on a regular basis at school, please obtain medical consent forms from the office. No medication will be given without proper authority.
Interview with Staff
Glenbrook Public School encourages regular contact between parents and teachers. Of course, there are times during the day when teachers are unable to talk with parents because they are teaching or have other school commitments. Therefore, it is advisable to phone the school and arrange a convenient time if an extended interview is required. The school has an “open door” policy and encourages parent participation and involvement in all aspects of school.
Accident and Illness
In the event of an accident or illness it is essential that you can be contacted. For this reason we have emergency/medical information cards that we ask you to complete. The school should be notified immediately of any changes in contact details. If we are unable to contact you and your child requires urgent medical attention the school’s policy is to transport him/her by ambulance to the nearest hospital.
Fundraising
Glenbrook Public School fundraising initiatives are coordinated in conjunction with the staff and the Parents and Citizens Association. All money raised assists the school in purchasing resources for students to use, as well as special purpose areas that teachers and parents have identified.
Voluntary Contribution
To assist with purchasing resource requirements for students, the school asks for a voluntary contribution to be paid by parents/caregivers on an annual basis. This can be paid as a lump sum or by instalments.
School Canteen
Glenbrook Public School Canteen is currently open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and provides a wide range of nutritious lunches at reasonable prices and is part of the government schools healthy food canteen policy. The canteen opens at 9.00am and orders need to be placed before 9.10am. Students are to place their orders in the lunch order box in both the Infants and Primary offices. Orders must be in writing on a paper bag with the correct change if possible and students name and class clearly marked. Infants students are unable to purchase food at recess, but can place an order for snacks with their lunch order. Ice blocks are sold to Infants students by Year 2 at lunchtime. The operating of the canteen is purely by volunteers and we are always in need of helpers. The number of days the canteen is open is dependent upon the amount of support provided by it’s volunteers.
School Counsellor
Glenbrook Public School has access to the services of a school counsellor for one day a week. The school counsellor is part of the school’s welfare team and is able to provide information, understanding and advice on the learning and behaviour of students, especially those with special needs. The counsellor may assist teachers and parents in dealing with these needs. If you wish to speak to the counsellor about your child, you may do so by arranging an appointment through the office.
Lost Property
It is extremely important for all school wear to be clearly labelled with your child’s name, especially on jumpers, jackets and hats. This allows us to return lost property to it’s rightful owner. Both the Infants and Primary departments have a section for lost property. Each term unclaimed items are considered for the uniform pool or sent to a charity organisation.
We ask that items of value be left at home as these items are the students own responsibility. We also suggest the kind of jewellery your child wears to school. While watches for older students are useful, earrings can be dangerous are should be left at home
Emergency Procedures
In the case of an emergency the school has an Emergency Evacuation Plan. In case of a serious bushfire children will remain at school as we deem the school to be as safe as any other area.
Custody of Children
Advice of Custody Arrangements: The policy of the Department of Education & Training requires that copies of court orders need to be sighted by school authorities when custody of children is disputed. The school also needs to be notified in writing whenever special arrangements are entered into. A request in writing needs to be submitted for arrangements of separate interviews for parents and copies of reports.
School Reports and Assessment
School reports provide important feedback on the progress of your child and provide students and parents with feedback on how much students have achieved throughout the year. Reports are sent home at the end of Term 2 and Term 4. We encourage parents to discuss their child’s report with their child, focusing on the positive aspects.
Parents and Citizens Association
The P & C Executive in 2008 is:
President: Nathan Sinclair
Vice president: Garth McMurtrie
Secretary: Grant Ellis
Treasurer: Natalie Sutherland
Publicity officer: Peter Johnson
If you would like to be included on the Glenbrook Public School P & C email list to receive the latest information for parents, simply send an email to:
petersjohnson@hotmail.com
If you would like information about the NSW Federation of Parents and Citizens' Association go to:
http://www.pandc.org.au/
School Council
School consists of members of the school community elected to hold a position on the council. The School Council assists the school in decisions related to policy and school improvements.