Reminders
Some reminders as we return to SJV Term 1!
Opening & Closing of Gates
The gates at the front carpark and the back of the school will be opened just before 8:30am. They will be locked at 8:50am. They are reopened around 3pm and locked at 3:30pm. No child is to be left at locked gates, but supervised by the parent/ carer. If gates are locked, a parent/ carer needs to bring their child to the front office.
Classrooms open / School starting time
The classrooms are open at 8:30am and students may enter the classes once the music is playing.
It is important that students are punctual and are at school by the starting time 8:45am.
Late arrivals / Early dismissal/ Finishing time
Students who arrive at their classroom after 8:45am must go to the office for a late pass.
If a student has an appointment, a parent must pick up their child from the office. No parent /carer is to go to the classroom to collect a child without school authorisation.
School concludes at 3:15pm
After School Dismissal/ Pick up
Students will be dismissed at 3:15pm from their class. Students can be picked up from the front gate or back gate/ classrooms. The school takes no responsibility for who picks up the students after school, as their are too many students to track. Please ensure your child knows who will pick them up. If you are unable to pick your child up at 3:15pm, please register for Camp Australia.
Student Absence
If a student is absent please ring the school (8543 4444) and follows the prompts to record a child absence. Please state the child's name and class, the reason for absence, and length of absence if known. If we do not have this information, the school will ring / text a parent/ emergency contacts, to enquire as to a child's whereabouts.
Use of oval after school
Students can only play on the oval after school if in the care of their parent who must be beside them at all time. Staff are not responsible for after school supervision. The main gate will be locked at 3:30pm. Please note the junior adventure playground is out of bounds until works have been completed.
Kelly Sports
The school allows Kelly Sports the use of the school facilities (oval) after school on a Thursday. The school is not in charge of your child should you enrol your child in this activity. Kelly Sports is open to students from Year F -4 on a Thursday 3:15 - 4:20pm.
Private Music Lessons
The school allows a Service Provider Mr Pham to conduct private Music lessons which are held in the Scanlon Building afterschool on Monday / Friday. (Yr 1-6) The school is not in charge of your child should you enrol your child in this activity.
Before School Supervision / Camp Australia
There is no staff supervision of students before 8:30am. Parents/ Carers need to be with their child. Please enrol your child in before school care.
Registration: campaustralia.com.au
Camp Australia
Hours of Service: 6:30am - 8:30am and 3:15pm - 6:30pm in Performing Arts Area
No Food Sharing
Students are unable to share food at school or when out at an excursion. We have several students throughout the school who have severe allergies or are anaphylactic. Over half the classes have a student who has a severe reaction to nuts, so we strongly advise families not to include nut products in lunchboxes. If nut products are sent to school parents must inform teachers (each and every time) and the class teacher will ensure the child with the nut product is not eating in the same vicinity from the other students and washes their hands thoroughly .
Our no Food sharing Policy also states that students are not to bring food to share or give out even for Birthday's or other celebrations: such as lolly bags , cakes etc. If such food is sent to school the teacher will need to send this back home with the student.
If we are having a school approved morning tea (eg after masses) or special treat we will inform you.
Sunsmart
Students should have their school hat and wear it outside at lunch and afternoon recess. Students will also need their hat if engaged in outside activities in Term 1 and 4. (eg PE. lessons) Students should have their own Sun cream which should be attached to/ within their school bag. They should apply sun cream before coming to school and before recesses. Staff can not apply sun cream to students.
Car park Safety
Please obey all speed and parking restrictions. With all students returning tomorrow please ensure that you are particularly careful around drop off and pick up. Please be safe when parking, conscious of students, toddlers and all community members.