Office Information
St Joseph's Nagambie
GENERAL INFORMATION
Absence from school
Parents are legally obliged to provide a reason for a child's absence from school. This can be done via a telephone call, in person, email or a text message. Once at school, no child shall leave the school premises or grounds unless picked up by an adult with the parents' consent. The parent/adult picking up the child must inform the teacher/office and sign out the child from the office. If a child is not at school by 9.30am parents will be contacted if the school has not been notified.
Assembly
Assembly is held every Friday afternoon (unless there is another school commitment). This assembly brings the whole school together. Parents and friends are most welcome to attend particularly if their child's class is presenting a special item. Awards are given out during this time.
Child Sign In and Out Register
If parents need to collect their children during school hours or they arrive late they need to go to the front office and sign the register which is located in the foyer area.
Dropping Off and Picking Up Children Before and After School
Parents and visitors are not permitted to park their cars in the bus drop off area between 8.30 am - 9.30 am and 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Health
The Royal Children's Hospital website is an excellent resource for parents who have questions regarding any child health issues.
Camps and Excursions
Children are required to present a permission form for all outings which involve leaving the school premises. Notes are given out in advance and it is best to send them back to the classroom teacher, once signed.
OFFICE HOURS
Our Administration Officer works from 8.30am - 4.00pm (Monday - Wednesday & Friday) and our support Administration Officer works from 9.00am - 3.00pm on a Thursday.
Anxiety
Anxiety is the number one issue we deal with at school. This website is a great resource for parents, especially the Top 10 Tips for dealing with Anxiety.
Anxiety Fact Sheet. Beyond Blue
Autism
Autism effects a large number of children. For information on the Autism Spectrum, this fact page from the Royal Children's Hospital will answer any questions you may have. Autism Fact Page.
Unwell Children
If your child is not well please keep them at home. It is not fair to expect a child who is unwell to participate in learning activities and we are also conscious of them spreading their illness throughout the class.
Medications at School
If your child requires medication at school a note identifying the child, class, medication name, dosage, and time to be given needs to be sent to the office. The medication should be in the original container.
All medication is dispensed through the office and is signed off on a medication register. If the appropriate permission is not sent with the medication it cannot be given to the student. It is also a good idea to mention to the student’s teacher that there is medication at the office and what time it is to be given.
Working with Children Check
We really value all parent/carer participation in a variety of ways across the school. In order to enable you to do this you must provide a Working With Children Check. The WWCC is free for volunteers. We ask that all parents, grandparents, friends and carers who assist at the school (or intend to in the future) apply for the WWCC at www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
or telephone the information line on 1300 652 879. If you need assistance with this, please come into the office. The school will also need a copy of your WWCC when it has been checked.