Things to know
COMPASS – AGREEMENTS & PERMISSION NOTIFICATIONS
We are all extremely excited that all families are now able to electronically consent to a range of school activities.
Please check your child’s profile page on compass to begin the process.
SCHOOL MORNINGS - SOFT START
The school offers students a ‘soft start’ to promote punctuality as a personal responsibility and to maximise learning time so teachers can commence the day’s program promptly at 9am. Staff are in their learning areas from 8.45am and students are able to go straight into their learning spaces. Once inside, students are able to get settled and organised for the school day. Each year level will have a special routine for the start of the day, so please check in with your teacher for some clarification around this.
Given teachers are supervising children from 8:45 each morning, they are unable to have parent meetings during this time. Parents are always welcome to make an appointment at other times that are more convenient by contacting the office or leaving a message on the voicemail of the teacher.
We kindly request that students and families do not enter learning spaces until the yard duty teacher with the high-visibility vest is out in the yard at the basketball end at 8.45am. Some parents prefer to take their children directly to their learning spaces at 8.45am; however, we strongly discourage leaving children unattended if a teacher is not present. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, staff attend a briefing until 8.45am, which may see that some staff are not in their learning areas at exactly 8.45am but maybe a minute or so later.
NB: Staff are unavailable during the following days and times:
Tuesdays 8:30 to 8:45am (Staff briefing) & 3:45 – 4:45pm (Staff Professional Learning Session)
Wednesdays 3:45 to 4:45 (PLT Meetings)
Thursdays 8:30 to 8:45am (Staff briefing)
WELCOME BBQ - SAVE THE DATE
Get your picnic ready and your dancing shoes as we have a good old fashion hoe down with our Ripper families on Tuesday 19 February from 5.30pm until 8. We will have a BBQ sizzle and great entertainment from the Blackberry Jam Bush Band.
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY - SAVE THE DATE
School photos are happening on Monday 25 February starting from 9am sharp. Please ensure that your child is in uniform (this day and every other day!). The uniform policy is on our website which can be found at http://www.ripponleaps.vic.edu.au/parents.php?id=46
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY
Our annual Student Leadership Presentation Assembly will occur on 15 February at 9.15am in the Barrbunin. This will be attended by the Mayor of Glen Eira, Cr Jamie Hyams to present the 2019 Student Leaders with their badges.
MEDICAL UPDATES
Please be aware that we need up-to-date information regarding medical issues related to your child.
Please ensure that current details are provided to the office by the end of next week. It is important that epi-pens and children’s medications are not out of date. Standard forms for anaphylaxis and allergies can be found at www.allergy.org.au and asthma management plans can be found at https://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au.
CSEF (Camps, Sports and Activities Fund)
Please find attached the application form and information flyer for the CSEF (Camps, Sports and Activities Fund). This fund provides payments to eligible families to assist in the costs of school Camps, Sports and Activities. The application period for CSEF 2019 is now open. If you are eligible, please return the attached form to the office as soon as possible.
For more information and to see whether you are eligible, please see the attached documents and this link: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.aspx
If you submitted a form in 2018, you do not need to submit another form in 2019. If you have any queries please do not hesitate in contacting the office.