SCHOOL HOURS | |
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8:15 AM | A teacher is on duty from 8:15am. Students should not arrive at school before 8.10am. There are no teachers on playground duty before this time. |
8:35 AM | Bell – Play ceases and students line up for classes. |
8:40 AM | Classes commence, electronic rolls are marked. Any late students are to report to the office to be recorded as late. Late slips are collected from the front office. |
10:40 AM | First Lunch – Students play then eat for the last 10 minutes. |
11:05 AM | Bell rings and students line up for classes. |
11:10 AM | Classes recommence. |
1:10 PM | Second lunch – Students eat for the first 10 minutes then play. |
1:45 PM | Bell rings and students line up for classes. |
1:50 PM | Classes recommence. |
3:00 PM | Bell rings and classes cease for the day. |
Arrivals
It is important children are punctual for the commencement of school. Children who are late require a note of explanation. Classroom rolls are taken at 8.30am. Children arriving at school after 8.30am are required to report to the office before continuing to class. Valuable teaching time is lost through continuous interruptions by latecomers. If your child arrives after 8:30am, they will be noted as a late arrival (L) in the roll.
Departures
Parents who collect students each afternoon (or students walking or riding home alone) are asked to ensure school grounds are vacated soon after dismissal time.
Attendance
Regular attendance is compulsory by law and is necessary if pupils are to gain the greatest possible benefit from school activities.
Absentees
When a pupil is absent from school, parents are required to contact the school via phone call or email explaining the absence. A note is also required if a child cannot participate in the school’s program, e. g. sports, physical education, etc.
Leaving School Grounds
Children are not permitted to leave school grounds during the school day. Parents must report to the office to collect a child early from school. Children are called to meet parents at the office.