Morning Drop Off Arrangements

As we commence the 2026 school year, we are introducing a new morning drop-off model, which will be trialled throughout Term One. This change follows recent clarification of staff EBA arrangements, which highlighted that teacher face-to-face supervision has been exceeding requirements. The revised structure ensures we meet supervision obligations while maintaining a purposeful and settled start to learning each day.

What this means for families:

• Drop-off from 8:30 am: Students can arrive from 8:30 am, where they will be supervised in the school yard until the start of the day at 8:45am. 
• 8:40 am: Music will play across the school. This is the signal for students to move to their lines and prepare for the day.
• Gates open:
  • The main Bunney Road gate and the Springs Road gate will open from 8:30 am.
  • The crossing gate will now be the designated primary drop-off gate.
  • The hall gate will no longer be used for morning drop-off.
• Drop-off zone: The car drop-off zone will continue to operate from 8:30 am as usual, students will be directed to the crossing gate.
• Additional supervision: To support safety and smooth arrivals, additional staff will be supervising all drop-off areas each morning.

Start of the school day:

• All students will line up on the basketball courts between the office and B Building (uniform shop).
• Teachers will collect their class from this area and walk students to the classroom by 8:45 am.
• St Andrew’s Prayer will be broadcast at 8:50 am, followed by roll marking.
• Formal learning will commence at 8:55 am sharp.

We thank you for your assistance and support as we implement these arrangements. This model will operate as a trial for Term One, after which it will be reviewed with staff and community feedback.

School Hours

Our school day begins at 8.30 a.m. 

Our school day finishes at 3.15pm and all students are expected to be collected by 3.30pm.

If this is not possible, you will need to make alternative arrangements, such as the MACSEYE program.

Children should not be left unsupervised on school grounds.