Environment, Facilities and Grounds 

Infrastructure- School Holidays

Over the holiday break, a range of maintenance, safety and infrastructure works will be completed across the school. 

Key works include routine servicing of emergency lighting, fire equipment and pest control, deep cleaning, playground and decking repairs, grounds maintenance, drainage checks, sandpit cleaning, signage updates, storage reorganisation, and general repairs to carpets, pathways, railings and exit signage. 

These works are aimed at improving the safety, presentation and functionality of our learning environments in readiness for Term 3. 

Thank you to Jacob for all your hardwork and Dan for his support with these improvement works. A big thank you to Michelle for also helping Jacob with getting our school bus to and from the bus insurance repairers. 

When requesting infrastructure, please complete the following two forms.

Infrastructure Request Form

This form is used when staff would like to request new equipment, furniture, or any improvement to the school environment. It ensures that all infrastructure requests are documented, considered, and reviewed by the Infrastructure Committee before any decisions are made.

Staff should outline the request, the purpose, who will benefit, any estimated costs, and how the project would be implemented and monitored. A risk assessment must also be attached if the request involves equipment or activities that may present safety risks.

Risk Assessment Template

This template is used to identify and manage potential hazards related to an activity, piece of equipment, or environmental change.

Staff record the activity being assessed, possible hazards, existing safety controls, the risk rating, and any additional controls required to reduce risk.

Contractor works take time to organise, including site visits, obtaining quotes, approval of quotes, and scheduling works.

Classroom Incidents

Classroom cleaning incidents during the day

Cleaning spills on Carpet: Staff are expected to cleanup spills, bodily fluids and other actions as thoroughly as they are able. 

Absorbent Material (former Kitty Litter)

Please note: We now have a new absorbent product available for small spills (e.g. vomit) and for other minor incidents, which is called "SpillFix Floor All Purpose Absorbent".  This will help contain the spill quickly and reduce slip risks.

If a deeper clean is required, notify Mary (0467 728 193) so a spot steam clean if needed can be booked. Spot stem cleans occur at the end of the day. 

Please use chalk to draw a mark around the spill, leaving a 20-30cm margin around the affected area. This will help the steam cleaner locate and treat the spill efficiently.

Cleaning spills on vinyl:Staff to clean up spills as thoroughly as possible. After cleaning, email or text Mary (0467728193) to inform them of the spill and request a note in the Cleaners Logbook for additional cleaning, if needed.