Wellbeing

Attendance

It is important for students to attend school every day and arrive on time unless your child is unwell or are isolating. It is a department requirement that parents notify the school of any absence as soon as possible. Clyde Primary School’s preferred method of communicating a student absence is through our Compass app. We request that you notify the school before 9.00 am if your child is going to be absent that day.

Our classrooms are open from 8.50 am and this is a great time for children to arrive at school.  It ensures that they have unpacked their bags, been to the toilet and spoken to their friends. They are then ready to learn when the 9.00 am bell goes. Before school is also a good time to quickly chat with your child’s teacher if needed. If your child arrives after 9.00 am parents are required to accompany their child to the front office to sign in before they can enter the classroom. Similarly, if parents are picking children up before the end of the school day, they must sign their child out at the office.

Clyde Primary School encourages families to plan holidays during the school holiday period. If an extended absence during the school term is unavoidable please notify your classroom teacher at least two weeks before the extended absence (an extended absence is 3 days or more) so a student absence learning plan can be developed.

Student Absence Learning Plans are implemented to support the education of students who are absent from school for an extended period. The Principal or Assistant Principal will sign off on Absence Learning Plans.

Anaphylaxis

Please be aware that we have a number of students across the school who are anaphylactic or allergic to a range of foods. Individual letters have been sent via Compass to year levels that have a child with anaphylaxis regarding information in specific PLT areas. Please read these so you understand the seriousness of anaphylaxis and foods that the students are anaphylactic in your child’s area. All classes have spoken about the importance of eating only the food that their parents/carers provide and about the importance of washing hands when eating.

Asthma Plans

Please ensure that Clyde Primary School has an updated Asthma Plan for your child if they have been diagnosed with this condition. Asthma Plans need to be updated every year. Please visit your doctor to update your plan.