Last day of school - Term 3

The last day of school for this term (Term 3) is Friday 25 September.

Students return to school for the commencment of Term 4 on Tuesday 13 October 2026.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday break.

Kindergarten 2027 Enrolments

Enrolments for Kindergarten 2027 are being accepted for children who live in our school catchment area.

Children born between 1st August 2021 and 31st July 2022 are eligible to enrol.

Parents wishing to enrol their child for Kindergarten 2027 should email our school office at carlingfow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and attention the email to Mrs Adams, our Enrolment Officer.

Please provide your child’s name, date of birth and your residential address.

Mrs Adams will respond and advise you on what documents you are required to provide and arrange a suitable time for you to collect the enrolment package.

School Tours

Prospective enrolments can email our school office at carlingfow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and attention the email to Mrs Adams, our Enrolment Officer who will arrange a school tour.

Medical Needs

Please ensure the school is aware of any medical needs your child may have. It is the responsibility of parents/carers to provide updated Health Care Plans, Action Plans and medications to the school. Students are not permitted to carry medication in their own bags. If your child requires medication at any point during the school day, it must be kept in the office and administered under supervision.

Thank you to parents/carers who have already replied and visited the office with an updated Health Care Plan, Action Plan and medication this year. Action Plans are medical documents completed and signed by the treating doctor, not a parent. Please be advised that Action Plans do not expire, and therefore the plan is still valid beyond the recommended review date, which is a guide for patients to see their doctor.

However, the school strongly recommends that parents/carers visit the doctor to ensure their child/ren's health condition is up to date.

When you get an Action Plan from your doctor, be sure to get a coloured one. Please look at the latest version of Action Plans as your reference.

School Website

We encourage all parents and carers to regularly visit our school website, especially the ‘Events’ page, to stay updated with the latest activities and important dates.

New items and opportunities have been added over the past week, so please take a moment to check for upcoming events and keep informed about what’s happening in our school community. Staying up to date ensures you won’t miss out on any exciting opportunities or important information!

A link to the events page is here.

More information has also been added to the ‘Facilities and Resources’ page. A link can be found here.

Extended Leave

We would like to remind you of the importance of regular school attendance for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is crucial for students to be present at school every day to ensure they do not miss out on valuable learning experiences.

However, we understand that there may be occasions when your child needs to be absent. Justified reasons for absence include:

Sickness or infectious disease
Unavoidable medical appointments
Attendance at a recognised religious holiday
Exceptional or urgent family circumstances (e.g., attending a funeral)

Absences for these reasons will be marked as "Leave (L)" or "Sick (S)" as appropriate. Other reasons, such as family holidays or visiting relatives, will be marked as "Explained – Unjustified (A)".

Please be aware that students may miss significant learning while away from school. Therefore, we strongly encourage families to plan holidays or travel during school vacation periods.

Holidays taken by students outside of school vacation periods will now be included as absences. A Certificate of Extended Leave can no longer be granted for this purpose.

If you are applying for a planned absence which will exceed 5 days, parents must complete the "Application for Extended Leave Form". This form can be requested by emailing the school your child's name and class.

If the planned absence is accepted, a Certificate of Extended Leave will be issued, and the absence will be marked as “Leave (L)”. If the planned absence is not accepted, the leave will be marked as "Explained – Unjustified(A)" and no Certificate of Extended Leave will be issued.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring your child’s consistent attendance and academic success.

Returning to School After Injury

When students return to school after an injury the school requires the following:

A medical clearance letter
A meeting with the school

Injuries may include broken limbs, concussions, abrasions, medical episodes, time in hospital, etc. If unsure please email the school office.

These requirements ensure that arrangements can be in place to safely support the student.

Newsletter Translations

A reminder that at the bottom of each page of the Newsletter there is a "Language" tab which enables you to translate the Newsletter into your language of choice or convenience.

Early Departures

If you are requesting to pick up your child early, please enter the absence on the School Bytes Parent Portal and email the school at carlingfow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au in the morning and the email will be forwarded to your child’s teacher.

Emailing the school addresses the communication issue that arises when a teacher is on leave or an excursion and not able to action your early departure request.

Students will be in the playground at Lunchtime from11.25am to 12.25pm and Recess from 2.25pm to 2.40pm so early departures should be arranged outside these times.

Change of Contact Information

If any of your details have changed, including your contact phone numbers, and you have not notified the Administration office, please complete this form and return it via email - carlingfow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. We need to have up to date contact details at all times.

If you have moved to a new address, please supply three forms as proof of change of residential address e.g. current council rate notice or lease agreement, with copy of Rental Bond Board deposit receipt and 3 (three) utility bills e.g. gas or electricity account, water bill, mobile or landline telephone account.

Applications for student travel in 2026

School student travel information for parents and students

School Travel Passes

Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.

In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs.

Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

Terms of Use

Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use .

This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times.

All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.

Regards,

School Administration Team.

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