Jackson School Family Handbook (A to Z)

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Dental Care

Jackson School makes use of the Smile Squad. Parents/carers will be notified when this service is available at Jackson School. This service is provided free of charge. The parent/caregiver would need to provide consent to use this service. Additionally, a Special Care Unit is available at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne for people with intellectual or physical disabilities. For further information, please telephone 9341 1000.

Devices

All students have access to a school-owned iPad or Tablet Laptop to support and enhance them in their learning. Students are allowed to bring personal entertainment devices for use during long periods on the bus. Independent travellers are able to carry a mobile phone. Students are encouraged to hand in valuable items to their teacher during the school day. Department of Education mobile phone policy states, that they must be handed to the teacher at the start of the day, to be kept in the classroom safe until home time. Mobile phones/smart watches are not to be kept in student bags or worn during the school day. The school will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to these items if brought to school.

Dogs

At Jackson School we have dogs who visit our school for therapy purposes, for example: Canine Comprehension. Jude is a therapy dog in training who is owned by Helena McAloon (Leading Teacher). Other dogs are not permitted on school grounds, especially for student collection and community events. If you child is allergic to fur or has a phobia of dogs please ensure you let us know.

Dress-up Days

We end each term with a non-uniform dress-up day. These include:

 

  • Term 1: Easter Hat/Bonnet Parade
  • Term 2: Pyjama Day
  • Term 3: Footy Colours Days

 

We also have non-uniform days for Book Week, Halloween and other celebrations. These are not fundraising activities. 

Duty of Care

“Duty of care” is a legal obligation that requires schools to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of reasonably foreseeable harm, which can include personal injury (physical or psychological) or damage to property. The reasonable steps that our school may decide to take in response to a potential risk or hazard will depend on the circumstances of the risk.  

 

Our school has developed policies and procedures to manage common risks in the school environment, including:

 

  • Yard duty and Supervision

  • Bullying Prevention 

  • Camps and Excursions

  • First Aid

  • Tree Maintenance

  • Grounds Maintenance 

  • Student Private Property 

  • Child Safe Standards

  • External Providers (including RTOs delivering VET/VCAL)

  • Emergency Management

  • Volunteers

  • Visitors

  • Working with Children and Suitability Checks

  • Mandatory Reporting

  • Occupational Health and Safety