RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Things to know 

PERSONAL INJURIES AT SCHOOL

Families are reminded that the Department of Education and Training does not have insurance for accidental injuries or ambulance cover. All staff are trained to administer first aid to our students and when necessary seek emergency medical attention. Families should make their own arrangements to ensure costs are covered (for example, subscribing to Ambulance Victoria).

MEDICATION/ALLERGIES/

ANAPHYLAXIS/ASTHMA UPDATES

Please note that if your child is required to take any medication during school hours whether long term or short term, a Medication Authority Form or a Medication Register must be filled out, signed and brought to the office together with the medication.  The medication must be in its original packaging clearly stating the child’s name and dosage required.  Also, please note that we require up to date Allergy/Asthma/Anaphylaxis Plans. These plans need to be updated yearly.

COMPASS PARENT COMMUNICATION PORTAL

Our online communication service for families is called ‘Compass’. This is the primary means of communication between the school and home. Parents are able to login to Compass via the link 

 

You can access Compass on any web enabled device: laptop, iPhone, iPad, tablet or android phone.

 

Each family has a unique login for Compass and can be used straight away. Compass provides the school community with a range of functions which streamline the school’s communication processes and provides enhanced access to information for parents.

 

Parents should access Compass on a regular basis for news and information and regularly update all contact information when changes occur. 

  1. Email address and mobile phone number – details listed will be used to send emails and SMS alerts.
  2. News Feed – the school will post news to parents to remind you about events and activities at the school. Your news feed will be customised, showing only the information relevant to you and your children.
  3. Attendance – view your child’s attendance online, approve absences and indicate future absences.
  4. Reports – view your child’s report as an electronic PDF file.
  5. Newsletters – a link is published on Compass for the school’s electronic newsletter. 
  6. Excursions – approve your child’s participation in excursions and other special events.
  7. Consent – you can consent for excursions or any other school activities. 
  8. Calendar – view all dates for school events and year level specific events, drag a mouse over the date and find specific event information. 

2022 consent is now open via Compass Insight for the following:

  • Local Excursion (On Foot) 
  • Photography, Filming and Recording Students
  • Class or Year Level Distribution Lists
  • Personal Injuries at School

Please ensure that you complete this consent prior to Monday the 21st of February. 

2022 Bell Times & Learning Sessions at RPS 

  • 8:45 am – Lining up at designated areas as per year level
  • 9:00 am – 9:50 am – Session 1 learning begins 
  • 9:50 am – 10:40 am – Session 2 
     
  • 10:40 am – 11:10 - Recess
     
  • 11:10 am – 12:00 pm – Session 3
  • 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm – Session 4
     
  • 12:50 pm – Lunch eating time
  • 1:00 pm – Lunch 
     
  • 1:50 pm – 2:40 pm – Session 5
  • 2:40 pm – 3:30 pm – Session 6 
     
  • 3:45 pm – last bell and yard supervision ends

It is important that parents and carers understand that staff supervision is not possible before 8.45am and that students are expected to leave promptly at the end of the day. Parents are responsible for ensuring supervision at other times. 

Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy

Our school community has demonstrated incredible solidarity and resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Being back in our classrooms with extra health and safety measures is another big transition, but it’s the very best one for our children's education. As we navigate these changes to onsite learning, including required mask wearing for some students, it’s more important than ever that adults in our school community treat each other with respect and kindness.

 

The Department of Education and Training has released a new policy that describes the positive behaviour expected from parents, carers, and other adults in Victorian school communities. The policy sets clear standards of behaviour to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for students, staff and adults.

 

There are also other resources to support safe and respectful relationships in our school community, including information about getting involved in the school, advice on how to raise a concern or complaint, and parenting support resources. You can find the new policy and these resources here.