BEAUMONT ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL

INFORMATION BOOK FOR PARENTS

2017

Welcome to BEAUMONT ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL

Welcome to Beaumont Road Public School and thank you for allowing us to share in the education of your child. I sincerely hope you and your family enjoy a rewarding association with our school. Beaumont Road has earned a reputation as a quality school which strives for excellence in the education of our young people. Our school enjoys the benefits of an informed and involved community. The school provides a caring and supportive learning environment with a diversity of educational programs and opportunities for all children. We aim to develop the whole child, intellectually, socially, emotionally, culturally and physically. We place particular emphasis on literacy, numeracy, technology and student welfare.

The information contained in this booklet will help you learn about our school and its activities. If at any time you have questions about the school, please do not hesitate to contact me. I encourage you to become involved in the life of the school, as I believe that a strong partnership between home and school provide the best education for your child. Malcolm McDonald Principal

TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 5 ACCIDENT/ILLNESS AT SCHOOL .................................................................................................... 5 AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND BEFORE SCHOOL CARE ................................................................. 5 ALLERGIES......................................................................................................................................... 5 ASSEMBLIES ...................................................................................................................................... 6 BANKING - STUDENT (ELECTRONIC) ................................................................................................. 6 BEAUMONT ROAD BLUE .................................................................................................................. 6 BELLS ................................................................................................................................................. 6 BAND PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................... 7 BULLETIN ........................................................................................................................................... 7 BUS TRAVEL ...................................................................................................................................... 7 CALENDAR ......................................................................................................................................... 8 CANTEEN ............................................................................................................................................ 8 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ..................................................................................................................... 8 COMPUTERS ...................................................................................................................................... 9 CLASS CAPTAINS .............................................................................................................................. 9 CLASS PARENTS ............................................................................................................................... 9 CLASS ORGANISATION .................................................................................................................... 9 CLASS PROGRAM ENRICHMENT .................................................................................................... 9 COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................................................10 EXCURSIONS ...................................................................................................................................10 FAMILY CONTRIBUTION .................................................................................................................11 FRIENDSHIP LISTS ..........................................................................................................................11 HALL ..................................................................................................................................................11 HANDWRITING .................................................................................................................................11 HANDWRITING STYLE GUIDE ........................................................................................................12 HOMEWORK .....................................................................................................................................13 HOUSES ............................................................................................................................................13 INFECTIOUS DISEASES (HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES) .........................................................14 INFORMATION CARD (BLUE CARD) .................................................................................................15 KEY LEARNING AREAS (KLAS) ......................................................................................................15 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS ....................................................................................................15 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE ........................................................................................15 LIBRARY BAG ..................................................................................................................................16 LOST PROPERTY .............................................................................................................................16 MEDICATION ....................................................................................................................................16 MERIT AWARD SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................16 MONEY PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................16 PAINT ON UNIFORMS ......................................................................................................................16

PARENT PARTICIPATION................................................................................................................17 PARENT / TEACHER EVENING .......................................................................................................17 PARENT / TEACHER RELATIONSHIP ............................................................................................17 PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION (P&C) ...........................................................................18 PHOTOS ............................................................................................................................................18 PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION ........................................................................................................18 PRACTISING STUDENT TEACHERS ..............................................................................................18 PREFECTS ........................................................................................................................................19 REPORTING TO PARENTS ..............................................................................................................19 SCHOOL COUNSELLOR .................................................................................................................19 SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS ....................................................................................................19 SCHOOL MOTTO ..............................................................................................................................19 THE ODE ...........................................................................................................................................20 SCHOOL CREED ..............................................................................................................................20 SCHOOL SONG ................................................................................................................................20 SCHOOL RULES ..............................................................................................................................21 SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (SRE) AND SPECIAL EDUCATION IN ETHICS (SEE) ..........22 SPONSORSHIP.................................................................................................................................22 SPORT ...............................................................................................................................................23 STAFF ................................................................................................................................................23 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL .......................................................................................23 SUN PROTECTION ...........................................................................................................................23 TRANSFERS .....................................................................................................................................24 UNIFORM SHOP ...............................................................................................................................24 UNIFORMS ........................................................................................................................................25 WEB PRESENCE ..............................................................................................................................26 WELFARE .........................................................................................................................................26

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ABSENCES If children are going to be absent from school for a lengthy period of time, e.g. for surgery or a holiday, the school should be notified in advance with a letter to the Principal confirming relevant dates. When children are absent for a short time, a written explanation upon the child's return is required for legal purposes. There is no need to call the school office. If children need to leave school or arrive late during class time, parents and students must report to the school office to sign the book. There is no need to phone the school office unless your child is going to be away for more than two days.

ACCIDENT/ILLNESS AT SCHOOL If children become ill or are injured at school, parents will be notified. If parents are unavailable, medical attention will be secured by the Principal, if considered necessary. When children are ill during the school day they will be supervised in the Sick Bay. When collecting a child from the Sick Bay, parents are asked to report to the school office first.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND BEFORE SCHOOL CARE After School Care is run by an outsourced provider service which provides quality care for children attending Beaumont Road Public School. The centre provides care before school, after school and during school holidays, in its own classroom within the school.

The Centre’s program is designed to meet the range of ages and needs of children who attend, from Kindergarten to Year 6, and includes craft, sport, games and theme days. Children and parents are encouraged to make suggestions. The centre is open Before School between 7.00am and 8.45am

After School between 3.00pm and 6.00pm School Holidays between 7.30am and 6.00pm

An information sheet and registration form are available from the centre. Fee relief is available for families on a low income and childcare receipts are provided. While the service has been designed to provide quality care for children of working parents, all children in the school are welcome to attend. For more information contact the Coordinator on 9498 6855 or 0414 330 217. Please contact the committee chairperson if you would like to become involved in the management of the centre.

ALLERGIES As we have a number of children with serious food allergies, we request that no nuts or nut products are sent to school. The Canteen and After School Care centre are “nut free”.

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ASSEMBLIES School Assemblies are advertised in the Term Calendar and parents and friends are most welcome to attend. Years 3 to 6 Assemblies are held on Mondays and K to Year 2 Assemblies are held on Tuesdays. Sport reports are given by students and special messages given by the Principal and teachers. Individual performances are included and special Band Assemblies and presentation of school, sporting and other awards occur throughout the year. Award Assemblies are held on Weeks 5 and 10 of each term. Presentation Assembly/Speech Day/Special end-of-year Presentation Day Assemblies are held during the last week of Term 4. Parents are invited to attend as all children are involved and recognised.

BANKING - STUDENT (Electronic)

Parent Help Appreciated * Banking is conducted electronically from the school computer. Money is deposited by the

school at the Commonwealth Bank, Lindfield. * Books are placed in bank bags in the classroom and sent to the School Office at the

commencement of school on Tuesdays. They are returned on Wednesdays. * All banking procedures are carried out by volunteer parents. * Teachers distribute bank books when bags are returned. * All enquiries should be directed to the Commonwealth Bank, Lindfield. If you would like to assist the school, training in electronic banking can be arranged. Please enquire at the school office.

BEAUMONT ROAD BLUE At the conclusion of the school year, several Beaumont Road Blues are presented to students who have represented the school in a variety of ways. Recipients need to have represented the school in music, sport and in academic areas. The Beaumont Road Blue is the highest honour awarded to a student at our school.

BELLS Before school, from 8.30am, there is direct supervision by teachers. Children arriving prior to 8.30 am should attend Before School Care. 8.45am is a good time for arrival. Punctuality is expected, otherwise a late note from the office is required before entering the classroom. Daily Times 9.00 am K - Year 6 proceed directly to classrooms. 11.00 am Recess 11.30 am End of Recess 1.00 pm Lunch 1.45 pm End of Lunch 3.00 pm Dismissal Students and parents are requested to leave the grounds promptly at 3.00pm.

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BAND PROGRAM Our school’s Band Program has existed since 1961. It provides children with an opportunity to learn an instrument, to work as a team – which helps the children realise how important each person’s individual contribution is to the whole group’s performance – and to enjoy making music. Our approach is to provide encouragement and to acknowledge improvement and effort so that children have a positive learning experience. Our bands have participated successfully in external competitions and perform regularly at school assemblies and functions. Children in Years 4 to 6 may join the Band Program. From Year 4, children are invited to join the Training Band. No previous experience or any musical knowledge is necessary. An instrument is selected for each child with input from the conductor and parents. Training Band members attend a weekly lesson in small groups after school and two weekly band rehearsals before school. The school Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) organises the band through its Band Committee. The P&C employs the band conductor and music tutors and purchases music, instruments and equipment. Members of the Training Band and Ensemble pay an annual fee for tuition, instrument hire and conductors’ fees. Band bags can be ordered from the uniform shop.

BULLETIN The school distributes a fortnightly newsletter to each family. Parents are asked to set aside some time to read through the Bulletin which provides important information on future events and topics of interest. The Bulletin is also available on the school’s website http://www.beaumontrd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au. Contributions to the Bulletin are needed in the Office by Tuesday mornings, even weeks of term.

BUS TRAVEL The Shorelink Bus 565 delivers children to Beaumont Road Public School, departing Lindfield station at 8.31 am, arriving at Beaumont Road at 8.45 am. The bus travels along the Highway to Provincial Road, along Bradfield Road to the C.S.I.R.O., then along Carramar to Knox, Johnson, Charles, Terrace, Manning, and into Beaumont Road. The 565 bus departs from the school at 3.25 pm, arriving at Lindfield Station at 3.42 pm. These times may be subject to change. Bus Depot phone number for enquiries and lost property : 9457 8888 Bus passes are available for K - Year 2 children. Bus passes are available for Years 3 - 6 children residing outside a radius of 1.6 km from the school. Application forms are available from the office.

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CALENDAR Each term parents are issued with a term calendar which identifies important school dates and happenings. Parents are asked to display the calendar somewhere at home to help keep up to date with school events.

CANTEEN The school canteen is open five days a week at morning tea and lunch. It offers sandwiches, hot lunches, snacks, drinks and frozen treats. The canteen menu is reviewed and updated regularly. The menu is available online and also distributed with the school bulletin at the start of each term. You can place lunch orders online quickly using our online ordering system, Flexischools. The payment is also done online, so less cash and fewer paper bags, cheques and envelopes are sent with your child to school. Online canteen orders are convenient for parents and much faster and easier for our canteen staff to process. Getting online is easy and only takes a few

minutes to register. Simply go to www.flexischools.com.au and click “Register Now”. You will be sent an email with further instructions on how to complete the registration. The canteen is operated by the school Parents and Citizens Association (P&C). A canteen coordinator orders food, plans menus and keeps the canteen operating successfully. Canteen staff are employed on a part-time basis to prepare the lunch orders, helped by volunteers from the parent community. Children enjoy an occasional treat from the canteen and the canteen gives parents a break from making lunches every day. Class monitors collect the lunch orders and distribute them to the children in their class. Children can also buy snacks from the canteen at morning tea and lunch. Take the opportunity to place an online order each week and help keep our canteen financially viable. Each term, we seek volunteers from the parent community to help the canteen staff prepare sandwiches and hot lunches and serve children at recess and lunch. Please contact BRPScanteen@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer for the canteen roster.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Please notify the school of change of address or contact phone number as soon as possible. A letter to the office will assist in keeping records up to date.

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COMPUTERS Technology education is an important and well-resourced feature of the school. Computers and InterWrite Boards are in the library and each classroom.

CLASS CAPTAINS Each term, two students in each class are selected as class captains. Captains are presented with special badges at the School Assembly on the second Monday of the term. Parents are invited to attend. Captains are asked to return badges at the end of term.

CLASS PARENTS Each year, two class parent volunteers are identified. These parents are contact people for new families moving into the area, plan opportunities for social interaction, help teachers organise materials and assist the P & C in fundraising.

CLASS ORGANISATION Classes are organised on a mixed ability basis. From time to time composite classes are formed.

CLASS PROGRAM ENRICHMENT Extension and enrichment activities are offered in many areas - academic, sporting and cultural - and may include: The Australian Schools English, Mathematics, Computer, Writing and Science Competitions, organised by the University of NSW, offered to all students in Years 3-6. The Maths Olympiad - a challenging competition for primary students. Choirs - students perform in concerts and District Music Festivals. Dance – There are five dance groups catering for students in Years 2 to 6. Debating and Public Speaking - senior students are involved in debating competitions. Students in Years 3-6 are eligible to participate in the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition. Sport - The school participates in the Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) and other competitions in swimming, athletics, cross country and team sports.

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COMMUNICATION

1. The Bulletin is emailed to parents each fortnight. It contains reports on school events, parent committee reports, community news and paid advertisements.

2. A New Parents Information Evening is held in October. A copy of the Information Book

for Parents is made available on this occasion. This precedes the Homelink program for incoming Kindergarten children and their parents.

3. A Parent / Teacher Evening is held at the commencement of the new school year to

discuss class programs and routines. 4. Interviews Parent / Teacher/Student interviews are held at the end Term 1.

Interviews can also occur at any time during the year, at parent or teacher request. Please contact the class teacher to arrange a convenient time. If you wish to discuss a matter further, please make an appointment with the relevant supervisor or with the Principal. The Principal is always available, on request, for interviews regarding matters of concern.

5. Information sessions on topics of interest are offered throughout the year. 6. Department of Education and Training publications are available on request from the

school office. Board of Studies curricula identifying stages and student attainments are also available for loan and may be viewed on the Board’s Website.

EXCURSIONS Excursions suited to the age group and learning program are arranged by classroom teachers as enrichment to the core curriculum. Permission notes requiring a parent/guardian signature are sent home in advance whenever money is required and/or children need to leave the school grounds. Money should be sent to the class teacher in a well-sealed envelope showing the excursion title, child's name, class and the amount contained.

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FAMILY CONTRIBUTION Each year the families attending Beaumont Road Public School are asked to pay a voluntary Family Contribution towards funding the many worthwhile educational programs and facilities we provide. The Family Contribution is set by the parent community. Contributions should be made payable to the Beaumont Road Public School Library Fund. These contributions are fully tax deductible.

FRIENDSHIP LISTS At the beginning of the school year parents are asked to nominate whether they wish their name, address and phone number to be published in a class friendship list. This list is then used throughout the year to assist students and parents in developing friendships within their class. Parents are requested NOT to display friendship lists in a prominent position (eg. fridge door) within the house OR to make copies for other persons. This list is only to be used by members of the Beaumont Road School community for reason stated above.

HALL Use of the School Hall during school time is on a rostered basis. Activities include: Assemblies Dance/Drama Band Music Choir

HANDWRITING The NSW Foundation Style of Handwriting is introduced in Kindergarten with students progressing to cursive or joined letters when ready (Year 2/3). Our emphasis is on legibility and fluency. See following page for parent guide to handwriting style.

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HANDWRITING STYLE GUIDE

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HOMEWORK The purpose of homework is:

- to consolidate work done in class - to gradually prepare children for the study habits they will have to acquire in secondary

school - to teach children to organise their leisure time around other responsibilities.

The process of doing homework is just as important as the product. As children get older, they should be encouraged to organise themselves so that there is time for play, sport, ballet, music, clubs, T.V. etc. as well as time set aside specifically for homework. Homework should be done in a quiet place. If a student experiences difficulty with homework, a short note drawing this to the teacher’s attention is appreciated. The amount and format of homework will vary from grade to grade. Teachers will outline their expectations regarding homework early in the year. Copies of the school’s Homework Policy are available from the school office.

HOUSES Fidden Yellow and green Fuller Blue and white Horwood Red and white

House Captains and Vice Captains are elected at the beginning of each year.

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INFECTIOUS DISEASES (Health Department guidelines)

Disease Usual time between Absence from School

Exposure and Illness Chicken Pox 13 to 17 days For at least 5 days after first spots appear.

Conjunctivitis 24 to 72 hours Keep child at home until discharge from eyes has stopped.

Hepatitis A 15 to 50 days Until the child has recovered and for the one (Infectious Hepatitis) (Average 28 days) week from the first signs of jaundice.

Influenza 1-5 days For 5 days after the appearance of the first symptoms.

Measles 7-14 days 5 days from appearance of the rash.

Mumps 12-22 days Until the child has fully recovered and for one week after the appearance of the swelling.

Rubella 14-21 days Until fully recovered and for at least 6 days (German Measles) after the rash.

Whooping Cough 6-20 days Child should be kept home for 5 days from the start of the antibiotic treatment. Otherwise,

keep home for 3 weeks from when Whoop starts.

Impetigo 5-21 days The family doctor should be consulted. If the sores are treated and are properly covered by a clean dressing, children are allowed to attend school. If they are not covered and are on exposed parts of the body such as scalp, hands or legs, the child should be kept at home until the sores have healed.

Head Lice Eggs of Lice usually hatch Treatment can be carried out as soon as eggs in a week and reach sexual discovered. Buy an appropriate solution from maturity in approximately your pharmacist - you don't need a 2 weeks prescription. Everyone living in the same

house should be treated at the same time as the infected person. Notify the school.

Ringworm 10-14 days Keep your child home until you have seen your pharmacist and begun treatment. Notify the school.

Scabies Several days, sometimes Keep your child at home until you have seen a even weeks pharmacist and begun suitable treatment.

Notify the school.

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INFORMATION CARD (Blue card) A School Information card is issued on enrolment and at the commencement of each year. These cards are essential for effective administration and speedy parent contact in case of emergency. Parents are asked to complete all sections of the card and to advise the Office of any changes during the year.

KEY LEARNING AREAS (KLAs) The primary curriculum is organised in the following six Key Learning Areas.

English Mathematics Science and Technology Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) Creative Arts Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

talking, listening, reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, literature and English as a Second Language number, space and geometry, patterns and algebra, measurement and data involves students in processes of investigating, designing and making strands of change and continuity, environments, cultures and social systems and structures music, dance, visual arts and drama includes healthy lifestyle education, fitness programs, child protection and drug education

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS Children who turn 5 years of age on or before 31st July, are eligible to commence school in that year. Enrolment applications are available from the Office. Children to be enrolled, together with their parents, are invited to participate in a Homelink Orientation Program conducted by the school in Term 4 of the year prior to enrolment.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE The Murri Nangamai Library and Information Centre has been recently refurbished and is the central resource of the school. Murri Nangamai means place of many dreams. Fiction, non-fiction, reference books and multi media resources are available to students and teachers. The Library has a range of computers with Internet access as well as two enquiry terminals. The Library Fund provides resources for the library. Classes have library times for borrowing books and for developing information skills.

Parent help with book covering is always appreciated.

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LIBRARY BAG Children are encouraged to borrow books and require a library bag for taking them between school and home. Library bags and multi-purpose bags are available from the uniform shop.

LOST PROPERTY

Please label ALL property including clothing, so that lost items can be returned to your child. Cloth labels are recommended as pen markings wear off after regular washing. * All unnamed lost property is placed in a basket located in the office foyer. * Lost property will be displayed at regular intervals. * Lost property is cleared at the end of every term and any unclaimed clothing given to the

Uniform Shop to sell as second-hand uniforms. * It is the student’s responsibility to claim lost property.

MEDICATION When students are required to take medication either regularly or intermittently, parents are requested to sign a Deed Of Indemnity. Only the School First Aid Officer may give medication to students. If parents wish they may, after informing the Principal, come into the school and administer medication during the school day. Children may not self-medicate. Children who suffer from Asthma, however, may keep sprays with them but need to inform their class teacher of use.

MERIT AWARD SYSTEM Teacher Awards are offered for classroom work, behaviour, sport etc. Weekly Assembly awards (blue certificate) are awarded at each Assembly. The system of awards invites students to work towards a school medallion.

5 Teacher Awards = 1 Blue Certificate 5 Blue Certificates = 1 Gold Certificate 3 Gold Certificates = A School Medallion

MONEY PROCEDURE Accounts are issued at the beginning of each semester for upcoming events. Money should be placed in a sealed envelope with child's name and class on the outside and given by the child to his/her class teacher. Parents and students are requested not to hand in the money to the office unless specified on the payment request. Prompt payment is requested. A special fund exists for students whose families are experiencing financial difficulty. Please contact the Principal for assistance.

PAINT ON UNIFORMS It is recommended that children bring an old shirt to wear for painting lessons. If paint does get on school uniforms, wet paint can be washed out immediately in cold water. If the paint has dried, soak garment overnight in cold soapy water then wash in lukewarm water using

ordinary laundry soap. DO NOT use hot water, laundry detergents or spray-on stain removers

as they SET the colour. Do not machine wash.

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PARENT PARTICIPATION Education is most effective when it is seen as a responsibility shared between the home and the school. Research shows that student achievement in all areas is greatly enhanced by parent participation. Parents are encouraged to participate where possible. At Beaumont Road we aim to:

* maintain effective communication between home and school

* encourage parents to participate in the planning and operation of the school

* build a positive image of the school in the community

* enrich the resources available to the school by drawing upon those of the community. Parents are also invited to participate in school programs. From time to time, teachers will request assistance in running class programs such as:

Physical Education

Talented children

Mathematics

Reading

Excursions

Sport

Writing

Visual Arts

Cultural programs

PARENT / TEACHER EVENING In Term 1, a Parent / Teacher Evening is held, during which teachers outline their expectations for the year, explain routines and make initial contact with parents. This meeting is not designed to discuss individual student progress but rather to establish parent / teacher communication.

PARENT / TEACHER RELATIONSHIP Teachers develop relationships with parents/guardians because:

. parents / guardians know their young children best

. the knowledge of parents/guardians can assist teachers to a better understanding of the children, and thus to more effective programming for individuals

. parents / guardians are the children's first and most influential teachers

. children's attitudes to school are strongly influenced by parental attitudes

. parents / guardians have a right to be informed about and involved in their children's education

. parents' / guardians' attitudes to the school and support of its programs will be enhanced when based on knowledge and understanding

. parents / guardians need to be acknowledged as equal partners in the learning process

. parents / guardians can support and enrich classroom programs

. when parents / guardians and teachers work together educational outcomes are enhanced.

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PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION (P&C) The school has an active Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) that supports the school’s goal of providing “a quality education in an outstanding learning environment”. The BRPS P&C roles are to:

Promote the interests of the school by bringing parents, community members, students and school staff together

Assist with the provision of facilities and equipment for the school and in supporting the welfare of students at the school

Provide parents and carers with the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the activities and development of the school

Ensure it contributes to decisions at the school, including representation on selection panels for school staff

We have goals and objectives under these role. You can find our goals and objectives on the P&C section of the school website. The P&C committee meets once a term and holds an Annual General Meeting once a year, normally in term 1. The school’s Beaumont Bulletin always contains a section written by the P&C so that you know what has happened in the past and what our future plans are. We welcome people getting more involved in our P&C. Some of the services we run – the band program, the canteen, the uniform shop – are described in other sections of this school handbook. If you want to know more about what we do and what you can do, please come to a meeting or contact BRPSpandc@gmail.com

PHOTOS School photos are arranged once a year. Class, individual and other school groups are taken.

PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION Teachers are rostered for playground duty before school, at recess and at lunchtime. Students are requested to report any difficulties they may encounter in the playground to the teachers-on-duty.

Students may use the fixed playground equipment only when a teacher is supervising the immediate area.

PRACTISING STUDENT TEACHERS Beaumont Road Public School enjoys good relationships with teacher training institutions such as University of Technology, Ku-Ring-Gai Campus and other universities. Students from these institutions are provided with practice teaching opportunities during the year. Trainee students bring new ideas, energy and enthusiasm. At the same time Beaumont Road teachers assist with management, organisation and curriculum knowledge.

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PREFECTS Prefects for the following year are elected from Year 5 students during Term 4. Prefects are issued with a badge, which they should wear at all times. The role of prefect is a positive one. Duties include: * setting an example to other students in terms of dress and behaviour * providing peer support/pastoral care for younger pupils K - 5 * being alert to examples of citizenship displayed by other students in the school * help conducting School Assemblies during the term * assisting at official functions involving visitors to the school * other duties which may be required from time to time, which will give them

opportunities to develop their leadership skills.

REPORTING TO PARENTS Student progress is reported in a number of ways, including:

Parent / Teacher Interviews at the end of Term 1

Student Led Reporting in Term 3

mid-year report at end of Term 2

end of year report

interviews as requested by teacher or parents

students in Years 3 and 5 receive a report on their performance in the NAP (National

Assessment Program) tests in Literacy and Numeracy.

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR The School Counsellor works with children who are experiencing difficulty in academic, social or emotional areas, at the request of the teacher, parent and/or the child. Parental permission is sought prior to the Counsellor working with the child. Parents may make an appointment with the School Counsellor through the school office.

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS School Development Days are held 5 times a year - the first day of Terms 1, 2 and 3 and last two days of year after the children have completed the year. These days are for school planning and the professional development of staff. To allow for maximum staff participation, parents are encouraged to find alternative supervisory/care arrangements for their children for these 3 days during the year. Parents are most welcome to join staff on School Development Days.

SCHOOL MOTTO Walk with truth and courage

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THE ODE In our hands lies the future of this great land. If we all work together, Doing our best for the common good, There is no limit to what we can achieve.

SCHOOL CREED This is our school. Love of learning, Let us remember that, Let peace dwell here. Love of one another, As many hands build a house, Let the rooms be full of Love of mankind, So many hearts make a school. contentment. Love of life itself, Let love abide here. And love of God.

SCHOOL SONG

FOREVER BEAUMONT ROAD Words and Music by Ruth Scott

We’ll tell you all of a wondrous place

Where they know our name and they know our face, Where to be a family it is the rule.

Beaumont Road is the name! Beaumont Road, our school!

Now let’s be glad, now let us cheer For here we all belong.

We walk with truth and courage here, We know the right from wrong.

In our work and in our play, We honour you each day.

Let this be our code - “FOREVER BEAUMONT ROAD!”

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SCHOOL RULES To make Beaumont Road a happy place, students need to -

BE PROUD

Wear your uniform every day

Represent your school with pride

Treat all school property and buildings with care and respect

Keep the school clean and tidy

Complete your school work to the best of your ability

Cooperate with others

BE FAIR

Never interfere with another child’s learning

Include others in your games

Share equipment

Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself

Use conflict resolution skills

When necessary, ask peer support leaders and teachers to help you solve your problems

BE POLITE

Be honest, respectful and courteous to everyone

Use appropriate language

Obey requests of and instructions given by school staff and helpers

Move quietly and sensibly around the school

Be prompt in all tasks

BE SAFE

Know the “in bounds” areas

Be in the right place at the right time

Only enter rooms when a teacher is present

Use play equipment only under supervision

Respect nature and leave where it is

Play without fighting, pushing or being rough

Use equipment safely

Be “sun safe”

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SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (SRE) and SPECIAL EDUCATION IN ETHICS (SEE) Parents can choose to send their children to Special Religious Education (SRE) classes, Special Education in Ethics (SEE) classes or non-scripture. SRE, SEE and non-scripture classes are timetabled for Tuesdays 11.30am to 12.00 noon for Years 3 to 6 and 12.00 noon to 12.30pm for Years K to 2. Parents are asked to indicate at the time of enrolment which religious denomination class they would prefer their child to attend. SRE is provided by authorised representatives of approved religious groups to students who have nominated that religion. A number of different religious groups run SRE classes at school. The school provides the option of ethics to students who are not attending SRE. Primary Ethics provides authorised representatives who run SEE classes at school. The school supports SRE and SEE by ensuring that no academic instruction or formal school activities occur during the time set aside for SRE and SEE. Students not attending SRE or SEE go to a separate space and are provided with meaningful activities such as reading, private study or completing homework; a school classroom teacher supervises these non-scripture classes. http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/policies/religion/

SPONSORSHIP The school has developed a sponsorship policy to recognise and acknowledge the generosity of companies, organisations and individuals that contribute financial and in-kind support to the school. Sponsorship (donation) is broadly defined as any contribution in cash or kind that benefits the school by enhancing the amenity and increasing the resources available. Sponsorship may include, but not be limited to:

prizes for a fundraising event

funds for a specific project or purchase

equipment and / or classroom resources

untied cash donation

the production of information and marketing material

improvements to buildings and grounds

subsidy of a specific learning program All sponsorship is acknowledged in the Bulletin and recorded in the sponsorship register. Additional acknowledgement of sponsors will be arranged according to the level of donation, and may include acknowledgement on banners or promotional material and plaques on purchases. Please contact the Principal or President of the P&C to make a donation or provide sponsorship to the school.

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SPORT A sports program is held each Friday for Years 3 - 6 students. The school participates in the Primary Schools’ Sports Association (PSSA) competitions in cricket, t-ball/softball, soccer and netball. Children who are not in competitive teams have a varied sports program conducted by the school. Sports Carnivals

A Swimming Carnival for students aged 8 years and over is held during Term 1.

A Cross Country Carnival is held in Term 1.

An Athletics Carnival is held in Term 2. Sports Representation School representatives are selected from the Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals to participate in zone events. Success at zone level qualifies for area representation. Success at area level means participation in state carnivals.

STAFF The school is staffed according to its enrolments. Principal Assistant Principals Classroom Teachers

Support Staff Relief from Face to Face Teachers – Science Specialist Physical Education & Computer Teachers Computer Education Teacher Librarian Support Teacher - Learning Difficulties (STLA) School Counsellor

Administrative Staff School Admin Manager School Admin & Support Staff Library Assistant Teachers’ Aides General Assistant School Cleaner

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL The Student Representative Council meets fortnightly to discuss issues of interest or concern. Each Semester, two students per class, from Years 3 to 6, are elected by their peers as representatives on the Student Representative Council. The School Captains are Student Representative Council Presidents for the year.

SUN PROTECTION Children should wear the school hat at all times during outdoor activities. The ‘No hat, play in the shade’ policy operates.

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TRANSFERS Children transferring from one public school to another need to obtain a Transfer Certificate. Students transferring from Beaumont Road need to collect a Transfer Certificate from the school office on their last day.

UNIFORM SHOP The uniform shop stocks the approved school uniform items: girls’ summer and winter uniforms, boys’ and girls’ sports uniforms, a variety of school bags, school hats and uniform accessories. Students must wear a school hat during outdoor activities as the school has a “no hat, no play” policy.

You can place uniform orders online quickly using our online ordering system, Flexischools. The payment is also done online, so you don’t need to bring cash or cheques to school or worry about when the uniform shop is open. There are sample sizes of the uniform items in the school office so that your child can try something on before you order it. Online uniform orders are convenient for parents and much faster and easier for our parent volunteers to process. You can choose whether the uniform orders are delivered to your child’s classroom or the school office. Getting online is easy and only takes a few minutes to register. Simply go to

www.flexischools.com.au and click “Register Now”. You will be sent an email with further instructions on how to complete the registration. You can pay for uniform orders using funds from your Flexischools account, a credit card or via bank transfer. The uniform shop is operated by the school Parents and Citizens Association (P&C). The proceeds contribute to the P&C’s financial resources. A uniform coordinator orders stock and keeps the uniform shop operating successfully. The uniform orders are picked by parent volunteers.

Uniform shop opening hours The uniform shop is only open twice in the entire school year for over-the-counter sales. It opens for two days before students arrive for the start of the new school year. We hold sales of pre-loved, second hand uniforms when we have sufficient stock available. We publish dates of pre-loved sales in the school bulletin and on the calendar.

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Uniform orders for new students Important: Only purchase uniforms when your child’s enrolment has been approved by the Principal. Kindergarten orientation You will be able to select the items and sizes for your child during orientation. Sample sizes will be available for new Kindergarten students to try on if required. You can make a note of the items you need and place the order online later at your convenience. Uniform orders for new Kindergarten students will be picked, packed and delivered to the last orientation session. New starters during the school year Please speak to the school office staff if you need to buy uniform items urgently. There is a volunteer who helps new families purchase their uniforms.

How to contact the uniform shop Please contact BRPSuniformshop@gmail.com if you have any queries.

UNIFORMS

All students are encouraged to wear the school uniform. Our uniform shop stocks all the items shown in italics www.flexischools.com.au

Girls Uniform requirements Supplier

Summer Summer dress School uniform shop

White socks, short Lowes, Big W, Target etc.

Winter Winter tunic or winter pants School uniform shop

Sky blue blouse, Peter Pan collar, long-sleeve

School uniform shop

Grey tights Lowes, Big W, Target etc.

Maroon jacket with school logo School uniform shop

Sport Sports shirt, pale blue with school logo School uniform shop

Sports skort, navy blue with school name School uniform shop

Sports shorts, navy blue with school name School uniform shop

Track pants, navy blue with school name School uniform shop

White socks, short Lowes, Big W, Target etc.

White sports shoes

All year Bush hat School uniform shop

Black shoes

Hair accessories (all optional) Maroon hair elastics, clips, headbands Uniform fabric hair accessories

School uniform shop, Lowes School uniform shop

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Boys Uniform requirements Supplier

Summer Short-sleeved shirt, “school blue” Lowes

Grey shorts Lowes

Winter Long-sleeved shirt, “school blue” Lowes

Grey long pants Lowes

Maroon jacket with school logo School uniform shop

Sport Sports shirt, pale blue with school logo School uniform shop

Sports shorts, navy blue with school name School uniform shop

Track pants, navy blue with school name School uniform shop

White socks, short Lowes, Big W, Target etc.

White sports shoes

All year Flap cap (legionnaire’s cap) with school logo School uniform shop

Black shoes

Grey socks, short Lowes, Big W, Target etc.

School backpack with school logo (optional) School uniform shop

School multi-purpose bag (optional) used for library and excursions

School uniform shop

Unisex Bags – all optional Supplier

School backpack with school logo School uniform shop

School multi-purpose bag used for library and excursions School uniform shop

Chair bags (if advised by class teacher) School uniform

shop

Band bags (if in the school band) School uniform

shop

The sports uniform or tracksuit can be worn on physical education lesson days and sports days.

WEB PRESENCE The school has a website at http://www.beaumontrd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au. The site contains an overview of school programs, Key Learning Areas, School Bulletin and School Policies. The website also has information about the School Band, Out of School Hours Care and the P & C Association.

WELFARE The school sees welfare as vital to the success of educational programs. Teachers and parents have worked together to identify, analyse and develop strategies to meet the needs of students, staff and the school community. Students have been involved in these processes wherever possible. Documents have been formulated on Student Welfare, incorporating Discipline, Homework, Safety, Merit Awards and Anti-bullying. The Welfare program is evaluated regularly.