Parent Handbook | 2021 · 2021. 3. 2. · Steph Marcus 0.6 Pre-Yr 7 PE Neil Slater (M-T) 0.8 Pre-Yr 7 STEM Adriana Weling (M-W) 0.6 Pre-Yr 7 Languages & CuItural Inclusion Bahiyeh

Parent Handbook | 2021

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Nairne School Parent Info Booklet | 2021 Page 2 of 44

Contents

3 School Vision 4 Welcome to Nairne School 5 Site Map 6 Dates of Significance & Times

Term Dates Public Holidays Pupil Free Days & School Closures Preschool Times School Times (R-7)

8 Staff, Classes & Learning Communities

Leadership Teachers Specialist Teachers School Support Staff

12 Governing Council 13 Communication

Newsletters & Publications Assessment & Reporting Student Absences Consent, Enrolments & Agreements Updating Contact Information Student Records & Legal Files

15 Enrolements Enrolling in Preschool Transition to Reception Transferring Students Transition from Class to Class

17 Fees & Payments Preschool Fees School Materials and Services Charge School Performances Levy School Card Scheme

19 General Information Weather Policy Bicycles & Scooters

20 Emergency & Bushfire Action Plan Mobile Phones School Banking Days Bicycles & Scooters Toys, Games & Collectables

22 Feedback & Complaints 23 Uniforms & Sunsafe Policy

Sunsafe Hat Policy Lost Property Uniform Shop Uniform Shop Pricelist

25 Road & Parking Safety Speed Limits Carparks Kiss ‘N’ Drop

28 Health & Wellbeing Inclusive Learning Policy Pastoral Care Worker Accident & Ambulance Cover Head Lice Health Care Plans & Medications

31 Healthy Eating at School Tuck Price List

34 Nut Aware Policy 35 School Life

Library Specialist Programs & Activities Student Voice School of Languages Music Programs & Private Tutors

38 Parent Groups Playgroup Re-Group

39 Services Out of School Hours Care

40 Volunteering Opportunities 41 App Guides 44 School Contact Details



Nairne School welcomes you to our school community!

Our Vision:

Welcome to Nairne School



Nairne School offers children the opportunity to be supported from Preschool to Year 7 within a setting that focuses on developing strong and positive relationships to support and maximise learning.

Nairne School is committed to nurturing the whole child, placing a strong emphasis on all aspects of social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. The Walker Learning approach is implemented throughout our site, and an emphasis on strengthening literacy, mathematics and personalised learning are our focus areas. We strongly believe in making learning visible with clear expectations and useful feedback to empower students to succeed. Our site uses the UNESCO Pillars of Learning as a framework to organize teaching and learning, management and governance.

Learning to Know - -Mathematics, Literacy, Personalised Learning, Information Technology

Learning to Live Together- Positive learning culture, Wellbeing, Attendance, Child protection

Learning to Live Sustainably - Sustainable Learning and Living, Kitchen Garden and Kids kitchen

Learning to Be - Extended Leadership group, comprising management and leaders of Learning Community Teams.

Our school is strongly committed to students with diverse needs. Programs are developed to highlight strengths and explicitly teach strategies. This inclusive approach results in a cohort of students with special needs who add greatly to our community. For further information on our school’s philosophy and makeup, please see our Policies & Publications available on our website.

Welcome



Site Map

“D” Kiss & Drop



Dates of Significance

Term Dates

Term 1 27/01/21 – 09/04/21 Term 2 27/04/21 – 02/07/21

Term 3 19/07/21 - 24/09/21 Term 4 11/10/21 – 10/12/21

Term Public Holidays

Adelaide Cup Mon 08/03/21 Good Friday Fri 02/04/21

Easter Monday Mon 05/04/21 ANZAC Day 26/04/21

Queen’s Birthday 14/06/21

Pupil Free Days & School Closures

Governing Council may approve one school closure day for days of local significance, and up to four pupil free days where staff will undertake professional development and training.

Term 1 Pupil Free Days

Mon 25/01/21 Fri 19/03/21

Term 2 Pupil Free Day

TBA

Term 3 Pupil Free Day

TBA Term 3 School Closure

TBA

Preschool Times

Monday - Thursday 8.30am – 3.30pm

Extra Friday Sessions As advised each term

Half days are available on request. Children may access 15 hours of preschool each week.



School Times

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Bus Duty 3.15 – last bus

Staff Meeting - Wednesday 3.30 – 4.30pm

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Meet our Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team at Nairne School are more than happy to speak to you to discuss any feedback or requests you may have. We may not, however, be available at all times, so please feel free to email us, or make an appointment at the front office to meet with one of us and we’ll get back to you in a timely manner. We look forward to seeing you around the school!

Leadership

Principal

Derek Miller

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Deputy Principal

Kathy Fazakerley

[email protected]

Assistant Principal Belinda Trowbridge (Term 1)

Belinda [email protected]

Preschool Leader Kerry Docking

[email protected]

Nairne Staff



What are Learning Communities?

Students and staff are grouped into Learning Communities based on multiple year level groupings. Students usually spend two years with a teacher to assist with continuity of learning and the ongoing development of strong supportive relationships between teachers, students, groups of students and parents.

Teaching Staff Classes & Learning Communities

Pre Kerry Docking Irene O’Callaghan (T+Th) Leanne Schulz (M+Th)

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CL03 Linda Ziaei 1.0 Rec/1

CL04 Christina Caparso (M-W) Adriana Weling (Th-F)

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CL11 Lynden Claridge 1.0 Yr 2/3

CL12 Kirstie Murphy (M-T) Kelly Faust (W-F)

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CL14 Bec Peak 1.0 Yr 4/5

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CL16 Peter Barone 1.0 Yr 4/5

CL20 Penny Stanforth 1.0 Yr 4/5

CL24 Giselle Pulford (M-W) Phil Mackenzie (Th-F)

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CL25 Helen Arbery-Smith 1.0 Yr 6/7

CL27 Chris Pulford 1.0 Yr 6/7

CL28 Deahnn Copeland 1.0 Yr 6/7



Specialist Teachers

Library Jenny Pascoe (M-Th) 0.7 Pre-Yr 7

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Visual Arts Terrell Altmann (M+T) 0.4 Pre-Yr 7

Performing Arts

Steph Marcus 0.6 Pre-Yr 7

PE Neil Slater (M-T) 0.8 Pre-Yr 7 STEM Adriana Weling (M-W) 0.6 Pre-Yr 7

Languages & CuItural

Inclusion

Bahiyeh Samimi (W-Th) 0.4 Pre-Yr 7

Support Staff

Julie Lawson Business Manager

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Jean Runeckles Finance / Canteen

Karen Kasperski Leadership Support

Matthew Fazakerley Leadership Support /

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Jane Cross OSHC Director / Admin / Class

Craig Fischer IT Technician IT

Wally Brunnbauer Groundsperson

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Jen Ambagtsheer

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Sally Bleckly Kids Kitchen & Garden

Nikki Applebee

Shellie Barker

Dan Bastin

Karen Bastin

Karen Cloonan Quicksmart

Tania Franson Read On



Cassie Hatton Quicksmart

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Ruth Kelly

Libby Long Read Up

Nick Melvin

Judy Northey Interoception

Jenny Schreiber

Mitch Singleton

Leanne Stevens Critter Club

Mike Stoodley Interoception

Jo Parkinson Quicksmart

Tony Dawson Tech Shed/Pool

Annalisa Wood

Katie Harris Preschool & Primary

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Lisa Warner Preschool & Primary

Judi Grant

Amy Clark Defence Mentor Su

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Amelia Raven ACEO

Mike Thornley Pastoral Care Worker



Made up of a vibrant group of positive and engaged parents and caregivers, the Site Leader (Principal) and nominated Staff Representative/s, the Governing Council provides governance and oversight for Nairne School, Preschool – Year 7. Governing Council guides, monitors and works together with the Site Leader (Principal) to set and approve broad directions for the school. The Site Leader is responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the school.

2020 Members (2021 Members to be appointed at AGM)

Chairperson John Richardson

Vice Chairperson Lisa Stribley

Secretary Deb Mitchell

Treasurer Daniel Robinson General Council Members

Nichole Emery, Brock Herdman, Emma Martin, Kelly Richardson

Principal Derek Miller

Staff Reps TBA

Governing Council School discussions and initiatives are based around the Pillars of Learning which drive our school: Learning to Live Together, Learning to Live Sustainably and Learning to Know. Additionally we have Finance and Fundraising groups. Parents who are not Governing Council members are also encouraged to join committees and assist with Preschool and Primary School directions.

Formal meetings are held twice a term and this year the AGM will be held on February 16 at the school. We welcome your attendance and encourage you to come along and become part of our Governing Council team should you want to give support to our school community.

Governing Council



At Nairne School we aim to provide clear and effective communications between the school and students, parents and guardians and the wider school community. It is our intention to make all communications timely, relevant, accurate, clear and concise, open and reciprocal. To this end, we have created a Communications Framework document, outlining in detail all the ways the school and its community interact.

Communication Framework Overview

Points of Contact – In person, phone, SMS and email

Online Resources – website, apps and online payments

Website: nairneps.sa.edu.au

Apps: Skoolbag (general targeted school information) Seesaw (student, parent and teacher communication and journals) Flexischools (online tuck ordering) For detailed setup steps, follow the guides at the back of this handbook.

Publications: Newsletters (whole school, preschool, class and special interest), Annual Reports, Year in Review, Policies and other communications.

The School Newsletter is published online & printed in week 1 (with Term Calendar), and online only* in weeks 3, 6 and 9 each term.

Our Communications Framework Document, available on our website, will be revised and updated this year as a part of our ongoing reviews. We always welcome your constructive feedback.

*printed copies available at the Front Office

Communication



Assessment & Reporting

During the year there will be a combination of formal and informal reporting. All families will receive two written reports during the year and will be invited to attend Parent Conferences late in Term 1. We encourage parents to approach their child’s teacher at any stage during the year should they have any concerns or information to share.

Should you wish to receive multiple copies of your child’s/children’s reports, please contact the school.

Student Absences

The school follows procedures outlined in the Nairne School Attendance Policy. To comply with attendance requirements a telephone call, text or written explanation must be given to the school when your child is absent explaining the nature of the absence e.g. sickness, family reasons or other.

The school will notify parents and caregivers by SMS texts if students are absent from school without a reason. This occurs each day starting at approximately 10.15am.

If your child is going to be absent for a period of one week or more (e.g. on vacation or hospitalization) you will be required to complete an Application for Exemption Form (ED175). These forms are available from the front office.

Consent Forms, Enrolment Forms and Agreements

The enrolment pack contains an enrolment form and several forms which combine general parental consents required for the use of school facilities and participation in programs.

School Enrolment Form

General Consent Form

Image, Video, Voice – Publications (Online & Print) Consent

Onsite Swimming & Aquatic Consent

ICT & Cyber Safety Agreement Specific consent forms will be sent home for camps and external excursions (including end-of-year swimming) as required. We ask that you return forms in the timeframes requested to ensure smooth processing of details.



Updating Contact Numbers

Information needs to be kept up to date by parents in case of emergencies. If any of your details change, please contact the school as soon as possible.

In October of each year we send out copies of our contact details to families for checking. Forms should be returned to the office for processing.

Legal files - Custody Orders

A copy of custody orders and access arrangements must be kept with the Principal. For issues to do with custody, guardianship and parenting plans, please see the Principal so you understand your legal position.

Student Records

The school maintains Pupil Record Folder on each child that contains copies of reports, work samples, levels of achievement, etc. Under the “Information Privacy Principles” and “Access to Personal Records” Acts, parents or students may apply in writing to view any such records.

Student Enrolments & Transitions

Enrolling in Preschool

Children who turn 4 before May 1 are eligible to attend preschool that year. When your child turns 3 or earlier, to show your interest in using our preschool please complete a Preschool Enrolment Registration Form. Offers of enrolment will be sent out in May to those who have registered. This process is outlined fully in our specific Preschool Enrolment Pack. Families are welcome to tour the preschool and can make a booking by contacting the School or the Preschool directly.



Transition to Reception

Reception students commence school on the first Wednesday of the year. Starting school can be exhausting so please talk with your child’s teacher or a member of the leadership team if your child needs a shorter day or ‘rest’ day.

Children moving from our preschool are part of a transition process that operates throughout the year with extra classroom visits in Term 4.

Transferring Students

Nairne School welcomes new and transferring students throughout the year. Families wishing to move schools are invited to join a school tour and complete a pre-enrolment form with a member of the leadership team. We will work closely with families to ensure moving schools is a smooth process.

Transition from class to class

Moving classes within school can be a little stressful for some students. Many considerations and preferences (both academic and social) are considered. We work very hard to ensure children feel confident in their new class. This may involve special visits or meetings between teachers and families.



All payments to the school can be made at the main school office. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, debit card, credit card, direct debit via internet, Centrepay, Payway and for tuck, online via Flexischools. For all financial enquires, please contact the Office on 8388 6116 or email [email protected].

Preschool Fees

The 2020 fee for students attending Nairne Preschool are $132.50 per term. School card is not applicable to Preschool fees, however we do offer a $10.00 per term per student discount for families with a health care card. Please see the Preschool Leader if you have any queries about fees.

School Fees - Materials and Services Charge

Exercise books, pencils etc. are provided from the school Materials and Services charge and will be supplied to your child via the classroom teacher. The 2021 Materials and Services fee for students attending is $295.00 for each child. If there is any difficulty in paying this charge, please contact the Principal or the Business Manager. Payments by instalment by arrangement.

School Performance Levy

There is a pre-payment system for performances / visiting presenters of $30.00 per child, covering the whole year. This amount is not covered by School Card. This levy is only charged for the first two children in each family.

Fees & Payments



School Card Scheme

To be eligible for School Card you must have a Centrelink Customer Reference Number which will be shown on a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card listing all dependents. The primary cardholder’s Centrelink Customer Reference Number will be used to verify eligibility. For each family who is eligible for School Card, an application will need to be completed each year. Please note that no personal income details need to be provided other than verification that the combined gross family income falls within the appropriate levels. Preschool Fees or the Performance Levy are not covered by School Card.

Please see our Fees Package for information or visit sa.gov.au/education/schoolcard for the online application process.



Weather Policy

Our Preschool and R-7 classrooms have good quality heating and cooling. On days of extreme weather, if a member of leadership believes it is not safe or appropriate to be outside (eg, storm, high winds, heavy rain, excessive heat etc) students will have supervised play inside during break times. This is indicated by three quick bells in succession.

Buses

Students may be eligible to access a Harrogate (Kanmantoo) or Brukunga bus if Nairne is their closest school. Application forms are available from the Front Office and approval must be sought from Mount Barker High School. Mount Barker High School charge a $20.00 processing fee per student/per year for this service. Buses are also used for excursions. If this is to occur you will be required to complete a consent form. We always try to book buses with seatbelts.

Emergency Action Plan

Nairne School is in a category 2 Bushfire Zone. The school practices both building and bushfire evacuation regularly. The gym is our nominated Bushfire Shelter. This is NOT a community fire refuge.

Please ensure we have accurate contact details on our system as messages will be sent via text if the school is to close on a day rated as ‘catastrophic’.

Our BUSHFIRE ACTION PLAN is distributed to all families in Term 4 each year and is available from the front office and our website. Please keep this in a prominent position during the summer months as it details emergency contact numbers and the process we will go through should a bushfire impact our school. Families are encouraged to document their own Bushfire Survival Plan.

General Information



Bushfire Action Plan 2021

Nairne School (Preschool, R-Year 7, OSHC & Vacation Care)

Nairne School has been rated as a “high risk” site. It will be closed when Catastrophic (Code Red) bushfire weather conditions are forecast for the Mt Lofty Ranges. Schools to be closed will be listed on the TV and radio. We will contact all parents using our sms messaging system.

Please listen carefully to weather reports during the bushfire season. In the event of a bushfire in school hours students will be collected from the GYM. This is our Bushfire Shelter.

All schools now operate under the following guidelines:

Total Fire Ban Day On days of Total Fire Ban signs will be in each classroom to alert staff, students and parents of their roles on this day. Excursions may be cancelled. Offsite meetings may be cancelled. Parents may choose to keep their children home if this is part of the family Bushfire Action Plan. Children collected during the day MUST be signed out at the front desk.

Fire In Immediate Vicinity/Impacting On Site When any of the following occur:

CFS broadcasts indicate fire is moving toward Nairne

Local emergency services advise that a fire will impact on the school

Advice is received that a bushfire is burning in surrounding townships

Confirmed sighting of nearby smoke or flame

Staff and students will move to the GYM (Bushfire Refuge). Class roll books will be checked and students made comfortable. School personnel will liaise with

Emergency Services and prepare for the arrival and passage of the fire front. Parents or nominated emergency contacts may only collect their children if imminent fire danger has passed and if it is safe to do so. ALL children MUST be signed out at the GYM(Bushfire Refuge). Staff and students will remain in the gym until the situation has been assessed to be safe. Staff will begin to reunite families. Nominated staff members will remain on duty until all students have been collected.

CASTASTROPHIC FIRE DAYS / CODE RED A catastrophic (code red) day is when the Fire Danger Index reaches and or exceeds 100.

It is likely that the Mt Lofty Ranges could expect a few catastrophic days during each fire season. If a Catastrophic fire day is declared for the Mt Lofty Ranges, Nairne School, including the Preschool, OSHC and Vacation Care will be closed and buses will not run.



Mobile Phones

From a school perspective there should be no reason for students to bring mobile phones to school as they can make calls from the front office if necessary, and front office staff are able to pass on urgent messages to students when required. If it is necessary for a student to bring a mobile phone to school it must be handed to the class teacher at the beginning of the day and then collected at the end of the day. Students are not permitted to use their mobile devices on school grounds.

School Banking Days

School Banking will not be operating at Nairne School during 2021 due to reduced parent and student support.

Bicycles & Scooters

Bicycle and scooter racks are available for storage during the day. Bicycles and scooters are to be walked in the school grounds. Helmets must be used when riding or scooting. Racks are ‘out of bounds’ during school hours.

Toys, Cards & Collectables

Children are discouraged from bringing toys to school as they can be easily broken or lost and are also a distraction in class. Trading cards are not permitted as they can often be a cause of distraction and misunderstanding between students.



Feedback & Complaints

Nairne School has a Feedback & Complaints Policy, available on our website. We recognise that sometimes things go wrong and you may feel that your expectations are not being met. If you have a complaint or would like to provide feedback, we would like to hear from you. Please take the time to have a look at our policy, which expands upon the four-step process below. Most problems can be solved at steps 1 or 2 should you have any concerns.



Uniforms & Sunsafe Hat Policy

All students are actively encouraged to wear school uniform. School colours are navy and maroon. We offer a variety of school uniform items and we encourage parents to dress their children in uniform as it is practical and sunsafe. Suitable footwear is also encouraged. Shoes and sandals must be suitable for all school activities, including sport.

Uniform Shop

Uniforms are available from the front office at any time. We sell uniform items at cost price to ensure they are affordable. Bags, beanies, jackets and hair ties are also available. We have a wide range of options available and are constantly looking for new items to increase comfort and value for students and parents.

Sunsafe Hat Policy

We have a “No hat, stay in the shade” Sunsafe hat policy. All children need to wear wide-brim, bucket or Legionnaire type hats while outdoors during Terms 1 and 4. These are available in the school colours from the office. Children without a hat must stay in the undercover areas. Parents are encouraged to educate their children to use sunscreens before and during school. Hats and sunscreen must be sent on excursions.

Lost Property

A large plastic tub is located during school hours outside the Wellbeing corridor opposite the Front Office. If you have lost any items, please check here first. After two weeks if it is not labelled it will go into the lost property cupboard. At the end of each term, unclaimed items will be sold for $1.

Please ensure that you all children’s clothing and equipment so that they can easily be identified and returned.



Uniform Price List 2021

Description Logo Colour Price

Tops

Short Sleeve Polo Shirt Navy or Maroon $ 19.00

Long Sleeve Polo Shirt Navy or Maroon $ 22.00

Seniors Polo Shirt Navy $ 22.00

High Collar Windcheater, half zip (no band) Navy or Maroon $ 29.00

Hooded Windcheater, half zip (no band) Navy or Maroon $ 32.00

Polar Fleece Zip Jacket Navy $ 26.00

Raincoat with fleece lining and hood Navy or Maroon $ 33.00

Dresses

Check Summer Dress, zip pocket (includes scrunchie)

Maroon check $ 38.00

Shorts and Culottes

Gaberdine Cargo Shorts Navy $ 15.00

Microfibre Shorts (for Year 3-7) Navy $ 12.00

Cool Mesh Sports Shorts (for Year 3-7) Navy $ 10.00

Girls Shorts with cuff (for Year 3-7) Navy $ 32.00

Gaberdine Culottes Navy $ 23.00

Pants

Boys Gabardine Pants Navy $ 30.00

Microfibre Track Pants (for Year 3-7 students) Navy $ 35.00

Girls Bootleg Pants Navy $ 26.00

Hats

Slouch Hats: Sizes S/M/L Navy or Maroon $ 10.00

Legionnaire Hats (one size fits all) Navy $ 8.50

Bucket Hats: Sizes S/M/L Navy $ 8.50

Bags

Explorer Backpack, with side drink pocket Navy or Maroon $ 32.00

Library Bag Navy $ 11.00

Logos

Iron-on School Emblems White print $ 2.50

Hair Accessories

Headband with bow or set of 2 elasticised bows

Maroon check $ 5.00

Please call into the office at any time to purchase uniform items or place an order.

We trust you will find our prices very competitive.



Nairne School encourages safe and responsible road behaviour by both students, parents and caregivers and staff at all times. We understand that our location may not be ideal at peak periods, but if we all work together, modelling the virtues of patience and respect by following road rules and the school procedures outlined in this article, we can continue to experience a smooth and safe experience for all.

Speed limits

10 kph through the school grounds

25 kph between school signs on the main road

When driving and parking near the school please observe all parking and speed restriction signs and obey road rules in and around the school. Please be aware that council parking inspectors and police patrol our school roads regularly.

Kiss & Drop Zone

Our main pickup and drop off point is at the "D" on Saleyard Rd. Please see the detailed description later to remind yourself of our procedures both to protect our students and make the best of our limited road access.

Road & Parking Safety



Car Parks

The car park should be used if you are stopping and visiting the Preschool, school or classrooms only. The first section of the car park is designated as staff parking (as signed).

For the safety of everyone do not double park behind other cars or stop in obvious no parking areas. The car park is not to be used as a “Kiss & Drop” area as this aids to further traffic congestion and is unsafe.

Please only park in the proper line marked car spaces.

During school hours, the staff / all weather sports carpark and roadway (accessed via the boom gate beside the Preschool) is out of bounds for students.

Disabled Parking

Disabled parking spaces are located outside the Preschool and are for vehicles with a valid disabled parking permit which is clearly displayed. Please respect the needs of all members of our community.

Street Parking

Please show respect for our neighbouring residences by parking legally and maintaining their access.

Market Place Zone

The Market Place drop off area can be very busy also so please take care in this area. Please observe council signed parking restrictions and respect resident's access to properties.

Byethorne Park

Many people often use Bythorne Park, located on nearby Woodside Rd, as a parking and / or pickup location and walk to school. If students use this option, we ask that the pedestrian lights on Princes Highway are used.



Pickup & Drop off

From the Saleyard Road school entrance, the “D” shaped “Kiss & Drop” zone is the quickest and safest area to drop off and collect children.

Children should get in and out of vehicles through the left hand side door only and parents must not park and leave cars in the “Drop Off” zone during school pick up and drop off times.

Drop Off

Students exit vehicles anywhere along “Kiss & Drop” zone.

Students enter or exit their vehicle through the left hand side doors.

Walk to and from vehicles on the footpath at all times.

Never walk along driveway area.

Pickup

Students congregate as soon as school is dismissed at the “Kiss & Drop” area near the “big rock”, next to large seat or under veranda at the end of school building if it is raining.

Students actively watch for their pick up vehicle to enter “Kiss & Drop” zone and then proceed along footpath to the vehicle.

This is not a play time. Students are expected to wait in the one place and be ready to get into their car.

Students are not allowed to cross the driveway and wait for vehicles on the inside or central area of the “D”.

A staff member will be on duty to assist and help monitor both student and driver movement where possible. Please discuss these safety procedures with your children so that your whole family are fully aware of our systems. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our whole community safe.



Nairne School believes that “Emotions are the Key to the Intellect” and that means that emotional, behavioural and physical wellbeing play a key part of who we are.

To promote and support student wellbeing, Nairne School funds a Student Wellbeing & Inclusive Education Leader, during 2021 this role forms part of our new Assistant Principal role, who runs and coordinates all our student wellbeing programs.

Our Wellbeing programs include:

Virtues Project

Kimochis Program

Positive Mindset education.

Student Management

Nairne School focuses on learning in a co-operative, caring and non-punitive environment. Critical to the success of this environment is that teachers use professional judgements when interacting and responding to students. Our goal is to move students towards listening and responding appropriately, supporting each other and accepting responsibility for actions. We strive to develop relationships based on trust, respect, tolerance, co-operation and acceptance of difference. We have both formal and informal structures in place to support students when they are having difficulty meeting established codes of behaviour in the classroom or playground. We work together in a problem-solving framework, focusing on skilling students and developing support networks.

Health & Wellbeing



Inclusive Learning Strategy

Our Inclusive Learning Strategy has the goal to assist all students to learn, listen and act in a socially responsible manner to ensure wellbeing and safety. Along with our Student Behaviour Code (coming Term 1 2021), Bullying Prevention Handbook, and our Student Choices poster, it informs expectations, provides clear processes and helps students, parents and school staff to work together to make Nairne School a safe and enjoyable place for all.

Pastoral Care Worker

Nairne School has been a part of the National School Chaplaincy Program for many years. Michael Thornley is our Pastoral Care Worker this year and his role is to support the school in its aim to be a safe and supportive learning environment, by role modelling and mentoring, contributing to extra-curricular activities, Breakfast Club, engaging in the life of the school and community, and linking families to community resources and services.

Pastoral Care Workers do not promote nor discriminate on the grounds of any particular ideology, but work to enable a supportive, inclusive and caring learning environment within the school for all students.

For 1:1 or small group contact, individual consent will be sought from parents and guardians. More information about the role and activities of the Pastoral



Care Worker can be obtained by speaking to Michael or Assistant Principal Belinda Trowbridge at the school.

If for any reason you do not wish for your child to have any contact with the Pastoral Care Worker, please inform the school in writing.

Health

The provision of first aid and emergency management for students in the school environment is carried out on a daily basis by School Services Officers (SSOs).

Health Care Plans & Medications

If your child suffers from a condition that could require long term treatment at school, you must ensure that the preparation is marked with a pharmacy label. A Health Care Plan will need to be completed by a doctor. When medication is required on a short-term basis, e.g. a matter of days or weeks, then the SSOs may dispense medication for students relying upon directions typed on the bottle or packet by the pharmacy. All medication must be stored in the First Aid room and documented when administered.

Sickness

If your child has cold or flu symptoms (e.g. coughing, sneezing, fever), they should be kept home from school or preschool. If you child has been vomiting or has diarrhoea, medical advice suggests that they should not attend school or preschool for at least 24hrs after the last incident.

Infectious Diseases

If a child has contracted a disease such as mumps, measles, whooping cough, rubella, chicken pox, etc., parents should be guided by the doctor’s advice. Children suffering from common localised diseases such as school sores, ringworm, conjunctivitis, should be kept at home until sores have healed or discharge has ceased. If in doubt, please feel free to contact the school. In some cases the school will send a notification to the school community.



Accident and Ambulance Cover

In the event of a serious injury or medical emergency an ambulance will be called, along with notifying the student’s emergency contact.

If an assessment is made by ambulance officers that no immediate treatment is required, there will be no charge. If you are a member of SA Ambulance, there will be NO CHARGE if an ambulance is used for transport. If you are not a member, but have private health cover which includes ambulance cover, you will be billed and can claim it on your health cover.

Please understand that parents are liable for any costs. We encourage you to investigate subscribing for cover. In extenuating circumstances, there are special provisions for the Minister to approve payment associated ambulance costs.

Head Lice

When cases of head lice or ‘nits’ occur, the child or children involved should be kept at home until treatment has been carried out and a note is sent to all children in the class (anonymously stating that a child in the class has had a case of head lice and ask that parents inspect their child’s hair). Parents are requested to make every effort to remove all the dead eggs. This is effectively done using a ‘nit’ comb and conditioner. Various products are available for the treatment of lice, KP 24 being one of them. Varying treatments can help so that lice do not develop a resistance. It must be stressed that all members of the family should be treated at the same time, to prevent recurrence. Bed linen must be changed and blankets aired. Children may return to school after treatment. Please ensure that you inform the school.

Healthy Eating at School

Children learn, experience and grow best with a healthy and balanced diet. The school encourages parents and caregivers to provide this for each student – starting with breakfast before school. At school, students eat at recess and lunch times. Preschool, Early Years and many Lower Years Learning communities also have a “Brain Food” healthy snack time during the morning period. Please talk to your class teacher to confirm what routine is run in your child’s class.

Chewing Gum is not permitted at school. We also discourage children from bringing sweets to school.



Breakfast club is run by the school and our Pastoral Care Worker and School Leadership on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and is free and open for all.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are “Nude Food” days where Student Voice encourages students to bring food with no or minimal wrapping and reusable containers. This encourages both litter-free and less-processed food.

Emergency food is available from the front office for students who find for whatever reason they do not have food for the day. It is not intended to be used on a regular basis.

Tuck / Canteen

Tuck is held on Mondays (Full Menu) and Fridays (Special Limited Menu) except for the first Monday and last Friday of each term.

Ice-blocks are for sale on Wednesdays in Terms 1 & 4 (no online orders)

Ordering is online (preferred option) via the Flexischools website /app.

Please see our App Guides at the back of this booklet for more details.

Monday Tuck Prices

Wholemeal Sandwiches / Bread Rolls

Please indicate the salad fillings required including with or without mayonnaise

Ham AND / OR Cheese only (NO SALAD) Sandwich / Roll $2.50

Cheese & Salad (Cheese/Lettuce/Tomato/Cucumber/Carrot/Mayonnaise) $3.00

Tuna & Salad (Tuna/Lettuce/Tomato/Cucumber/Carrot/Mayonnaise) $3.50

Ham & Salad (Ham/Lettuce/Tomato/Cucumber/Carrot/Mayonnaise) $3.50

Chicken & Salad (Chicken/Lettuce/Tomato/Cucumber/Carrot/Mayonnaise) $3.50

Jacket Potatoes

Campfire (Margarine/Baked Beans/Cheese) $3.50

Vegetarian (Margarine /Pineapple/Carrot/Cheese) $3.50

Hawaiian (Margarine/Ham/ Pineapple/Carrot/Cheese) $4.00



Salad Boxes

Plain Salad Box (ONLY Lettuce/Tomato/Cucumber/Carrot/Dressing) $2.50

Cheese Salad Box (Cheese/Lettuce/Tomato/Cucumber/Carrot/Dressing) $3.00

Tuna Salad Box (Tuna/Lettuce/Tomato/Cucumber/Carrot/Dressing) $3.50

Chicken (Chicken/Lettuce/Tomato/Cucumber/Carrot/Dressing) $3.50

Ham (Ham/Lettuce/Tomato/Cucumber/Carrot/Dressing) $3.50

Hot Food

Please write your order clearly stating if you want it with or without sauce / mayonnaise

Pacific West Ovenable Spring Rolls (4) $2.20

Fish Finger (4) Roll (lettuce, mayonnaise and/or tomato sauce) $2.50

Hot Ham & Cheese Roll $3.00

Chicken Burger (lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise and/or tomato sauce) $3.00

Vegie Burger (lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise and/or tomato sauce) $3.00

Mrs Mac’s Lite‘n Up Sausage Roll (120g) (with/without tomato sauce) $2.80

Mrs. Mac’s Lite‘n Up Meat Pie (180g) (with/without tomato sauce $3.60

Mrs. Mac’s Traditional Vegetable Pastie (165g) (with/without tomato sauce $3.60

Enrico’s Margherita Pizza Slab (160g) $3.40

Enrico’s Ham and Pineapple Pizza Slab (160g) $3.40

Enrico’s Honey Soy Chicken with rice & veges $3.80

Maria’s Kitchen Macaroni Cheese or Spaghetti Bolognaise $3.80

Desserts & Drinks

Fruit Wise 100% Fruit Strap $1.00

Bulla Frozen Fruit N Yogurt (ice-block) $1.00

Banana Bread $1.80

Fruit Juice (250ml) Apple, Orange or Tropical $1.20

Flavoured Milk (250ml) Chocolate or Strawberry $2.00



Nut Aware Policy

Nairne School is a Nut Aware School (Peanut Free). This means that Peanuts and peanut-based foods are not to be brought onto the site, but other nuts are permitted in general.

However, if a student is identified with a nut allergy in a specific class, a sign with the Nut Free Zone logo will be displayed in your child's classroom, and our Nut Aware Policy is enacted. If you are unsure of the status of your child’s class, please check with your child's teacher. We ask that you read and follow the Nut Aware Policy to help ensure other student's wellbeing.

Summary of Policy

No peanuts or peanut-based foods to be brought on site for all classes

For classes that have a “Nut Free Zone” sign, indicating that there is a student with an identified allergy:

Parents and caregivers being requested NOT to send food to school that contains nuts. This includes peanut paste, Nutella, all nuts and cooking oil containing peanut oil, as well as foods containing nuts. This will apply in particular to the Learning Area that the student is in.

Staff supervise eating at lunch time.

Students encouraged NOT to share food.

Students encouraged to wash hands after eating.

Staff will participate in training from St John in understanding and dealing with Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions) as the need arises.

School activities such as fundraising, camps and excursions complying with the Nut Awareness Policy.

Students bringing food that contains nuts or nut products being asked to eat that food away from any other students and to wash their hands before going to play.

The full policy is available on our website under About > Polices & Publications.



Library

Our Library caters for children from Preschool - Year 7. Parents are always welcome to come in with your child to help them choose and borrow books. Our library team are available to help students choose their “Just Right” books.

Library Open Times

Opens 8.30am – 9.30am

Lunch 1.05pm – 1.30pm

After school Mon-Thurs until 3.45pm

Borrowing

Children may borrow up to 6 books (according to their year level) for 2 weeks. Extensions are available.

Please encourage your child to care for our books by using a Library bag (material or plastic are appropriate). If a book is damaged, please show it to the Library staff. Do not attempt to repair it, as we have the appropriate materials at school for that purpose.

Parents can also become library members - please visit us and we will arrange this for you.

School Life



Specialist Programs & Extracurricular Electives

Specialist Program Areas

In addition to integrated units of study throughout their time at Nairne School, students receive specialist instruction in Visual Arts, Performing Arts (new in 2021), Health, PE, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) and Languages & Cultural Inclusion.

Swimming

Formal swimming instruction for Rec- Year 5 is in Term 4. Rec/ Year 1 students will take place in the school pool. Years 2-5 will travel to Woodside Pool. In Term 1, our Year 6 & 7 students attend the Murraylands Aquatics Centre for instruction.

Student Voice

We encourage students to take on a number of leadership positions within the school. We have a very active Student Voice group coordinated by Leadership and linked to our Pillars of Learning: Learning to Know, Learning to Live Together and Learning to Live Sustainably. Please contact our Leadership team or have look at our Year in Review, available on our website for more information.

Community Spirit

Senior students are involved in “Community Spirit”. Students are encouraged to ‘give back’ to society by helping both in the school and community through volunteering.

Extracurricular electives

Extracurricular programs include soccer club, chess club, choir and critter club, held both during and outside of school hours.



School of Languages

Students have the opportunity of enrolling in School of Languages courses (paid directly to School of Languages for $125 per year) held on Monday afternoons after school offering French, Japanese, Indonesian and Spanish.

Music Programs & Private Tutors

In conjunction with the Department for Education Instrumental Music Program, students have the opportunity to participate in tuition-free lessons for select instruments, including percussion, brass and woodwind.

There are also opportunities for private tutor lessons to be hosted at school, including guitar, ukulele an keyboard, though for these parents are required to pay tuition fees. All enquiries can be made at the Front Office.



Parent Groups

Playgroup

Playgroup is organised by a small group of dedicated parents. Please consider supporting or joining this team to make playgroup a happy and exciting place.

This year all families need to book to attend, as, due to COVID-19, we must comply with room capacity restrictions and don't want to turn people on the day. Bookings are usually done the week before via Facebook or phone details above.

Playgroup gives your child the opportunity to

play with other children

become more independent and confident

learn to share and take turns

experience and enjoy a variety of materials and activities

watch, do and listen.

Playgroup is also a place where parents

meet other adults

spend time interacting, talking and listening to their children, supporting each other, sharing ideas and concerns.



Re-Group

Services

Out of School Hours Care & Vacation Care

Nairne School operates an excellent onsite OSHC Monday-Friday. They offer before and after school during school terms and a Vacation Care program operating Monday-Friday during school holidays (closing for public holidays and over the Christmas-New Year period). Places are limited, so please contact the OSHC office on 8388 0826 or drop in to collect an application form.



Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering at school is a great opportunity to support and nurture children, both as a parent, a grandparent or a community member. There are many opportunities to make a difference as an adult volunteer throughout the school. A current DCSI Child Related Employment Screening or the new Working With Children Check (WWCC) from the Department for Human Services may be required – please enquire at the school or check at www.screening.sa.gov.au.

Learning Assistance Program (LAP)

The Learning Assistance Program (LAP) gives a student an opportunity to work with a supportive adult. The LAP has assisted many students and can allow them to gain confidence and develop essential skills. No prior experience is required – all you need is a desire to help and 30 minutes a week to spare. If you are interested in volunteering, talk to a member of the Leadership Team.

Tuck

Our canteen is staffed by a dedicated team of volunteers on Mondays, and Fridays from 9.00am-1.00pm and Wednesdays from 9.00am-10.00am. No experience necessary, on-the-job training provided. We encourage you to consider volunteering to go on a roster for this much-loved service. Please contact Jean in the front office if you are interested.









Published by Nairne School Preschool-Year 7 5 Saleyard Rd Nairne SA 5252

nairneps.sa.edu.au

School 8388 6116 [email protected]

Preschool 8388 6562 [email protected]

OSHC 8388 0828

Payments [email protected]

education.sa.gov.au

Publication date February 2021

Nairne School Policies & Frameworks are available

from our website

Site Context Statement School Improvement Plan Summary Annual Report & Year in Review Communication Framework Inclusive Learning Policy Student Behaviour Code (T12021) Bullying Prevention Handbook Feedback & Complaints Policy Attendance Policy

Version 2021.2

Documents

Parent Handbook | 2021 · 2021. 3. 2. · Steph Marcus 0.6 Pre-Yr 7 PE Neil Slater (M-T) 0.8 Pre-Yr 7 STEM Adriana Weling (M-W) 0.6 Pre-Yr 7 Languages & CuItural Inclusion Bahiyeh