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Bikes & Scooters

Students may cycle to school. It is the duty of each pupil to ride with care and consideration for other road users and ensure that bicycles are properly maintained. Bicycles must not be ridden within the school grounds. We unfortunately don't currently have secure bike or scooter storage at school. If these are brought to school then these are stored at family's risk and the school is not covered for loss or damage to these items. Parents and carers must ensure children wear a helmet whilst riding their bikes/scooters. Students are discouraged from riding eScooters to and from school. eScooter riders must be over 16 years and must not exceed 20 km/h.

Please find below public advice on the use of eScooters:

• Police
• VicRoads
• Transport Victoria
• Road Safety Education

Bike Education

A Bike Education program is offered to students. The program is conducted within the safety of the oval. The school provides bicycles and helmets. Riding skills are taught along with the major aspects of road safety.

Breakfast Club

The School Breakfast Clubs program seeks to address the impact disadvantage can have on education outcomes by offering free and healthy food for students. A range of cereals and toast will be available for any child who wishes to have breakfast in the courtyard from 8:45 am. We also have cheese toasted sandwiches for students who forget their lunch. Food support (packs and vouchers) are also available to elligible families from Food Bank. Please contact Alex Baynes or Kat McGee.

Bullying

We have a bullying prevention program called ‘Expect Respect,’ which is taught in the classroom through our Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. Bullying is a repeated, targeted behaviour. Bullying may include but isn’t limited to ongoing verbal and or physical threats, assault, teasing, and/or trying to isolate a peer from others. Bullying can also occur online. It can be caused by individuals or groups. We teach students what bullying is and continually reinforce and model acceptable behaviour. We will not tolerate any form of bullying at Jackson School.

Buses

Free transport is provided by the Department of Education to and from school for students who live inside the Designated Transport Area (DTA). The Department's Student Disability Transport Program (SDTP) is operated by two bus companies: Skylight and Transit Systems. Jackson School is responsible for the communication (with students and families) about SDTP, managing eligibility/service planning, emergency management including student behaviour. Upon enrolment in the SDTP, parents/carers will have signed an application for travel assistance to and from school. Please note that the bus is only able to wait at the bus stop for 2 minutes. Transport assistance is a privilege and not a right and consequences will follow a breach of these conditions. The Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy above is also extended to bus drivers and bus supervisors and violence and aggression. Mobile phones are permitted when travelling to and from school. However, SDTP Bus Supervisors must report any inappropriate use of or behaviour in relation to mobile phone use by students (inappropriate context, videoing other students, taking photos on the bus). 

Jackson School is also an accredited bus operator and owns our own buses, which are used on some camps and excursions. The buses are maintained to a high standard and are also free to families. 

Before School Supervision

Staff are allocated in the morning and afternoon to keep traffic moving. The vehicle entry gates are opened automatically from 8:40am. Parents/Carers are responsible for the supervision of their children until 8:45am. We are unable to open the school grounds before 8:45am due to staffing and supervision requirements. As per DE policy, schools are required to supervise students on school grounds 10 minutes before the start of the school day (8:50-9:00am) and 10 mins after school (2:50-3:00pm). 

Behaviour Support Plans (BSP)

As part of a student's overall Individual Education Plan (IEP), some students may have a Wellbeing Support Plan or more individualised Behaviour Support Plan (BSP). A behaviour support plan (BSP) is a document that addresses inappropriate behaviour of a student, and outlines strategies to improve their behaviour.

Click here to view the Department of Education's guidelines

Bell Times

If students arrive after 9:10 am, your child will have to sign in as late at the administration office. If your child arrives to school after this time, please wait in the foyer with them until they are collected by the classroom staff.

Birthdays

We are happy to celebrate your child's birthday with their class since we understand it is challenging for families to invite classmates to parties out of school. Please contact your child's class teacher to arrange this.