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1 EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARENTS HANDBOOK (KINDY TO 6)

PARENTS HANDBOOK PRIMARY

2020

‘The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting safety, welfare and wellbeing of children

and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’

“Through the teaching of God’s Word we will bring people to Christ and help

them to grow in Him”

Matthew 28:19-20



Contents WELCOME .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Primary Staff ................................................................................................................................... 6 KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 14

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING...................................................................................................... 18 Progress Report ............................................................................................................................ 18 EARLY INTERVENTION/HEALTH SCREENING .................................................................................. 18 KINDERGARTEN DATES 2020 ......................................................................................................... 20 TIMETABLE - SESSION TIMES ......................................................................................................... 21 SCHOOL UNIFORM and HAIRSTYLES (Kindergarten) ...................................................................... 22

PRE-PRIMARY PROGRAM .................................................................................................................. 23 A S S E S S M E N T AND REPORTING ................................................................................................ 24 Progress Report ............................................................................................................................ 24 Early Intervention/HEALTH Screening ........................................................................................... 24 Community Health Nurse .............................................................................................................. 25 Parent Help ................................................................................................................................... 25 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – SPECIAL EVENTS ........................................................................... 26 WHAT YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO BRING ............................................................................................ 27 SCHOOL UNIFORM and HAIRSTYLES (Pre-primary) ....................................................................... 27

PRIMARY PROGRAM ......................................................................................................................... 28 CURRICULUM ................................................................................................................................... 28 HEALTH: FOOD.................................................................................................................................. 28

Healthy Eating............................................................................................................................... 28 Food Allergies ............................................................................................................................... 28 Birthdays ...................................................................................................................................... 28

SCHOOL RULES ................................................................................................................................. 28 Attendance ................................................................................................................................... 28 Person Collecting Your Child ......................................................................................................... 29 Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 29 Leaving School Grounds ................................................................................................................ 29 Parking ......................................................................................................................................... 30 Traffic flow for our school ............................................................................................................. 31 School Bounds .............................................................................................................................. 33 School Hours ................................................................................................................................. 33

SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY ................................................................................................................ 34 Hairstyle Information .................................................................................................................... 34 School Hat .................................................................................................................................... 34 Jewellery....................................................................................................................................... 34 Sport Uniform ............................................................................................................................... 34 Girls Dresses ................................................................................................................................. 34 Shoes ............................................................................................................................................ 34

HOMEWORK ..................................................................................................................................... 38 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 39

Appointments For Any Matter Or School Reports.......................................................................... 39 Assemblies .................................................................................................................................... 39 Care of Property ........................................................................................................................... 39 Dental Therapy Centre – HUDSON PARK (9342 4217) .................................................................... 39 Library .......................................................................................................................................... 39


Medication – Primary School Students .......................................................................................... 39 Sick or Injured Students ................................................................................................................ 40 Infectious Diseases........................................................................................................................ 40 EMMANUEL CANTEEN .................................................................................................................. 41 Newsletters .................................................................................................................................. 42

PRIVACY POLICY - SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 45 ROLE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ........................................................................................................... 47 USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND STUDENT IMAGES ................................................................................ 48

School Newsletter – Statement Use Of Photographs ..................................................................... 48 PARENTS PARTICIPATION .................................................................................................................. 49

Emmanuel Parent Group ............................................................................................................... 49 Fundraising ................................................................................................................................... 49 Parent Help ................................................................................................................................... 49 Prayer Meetings............................................................................................................................ 49 PARENT’S NIGHT ........................................................................................................................... 49 Reporting Policy ............................................................................................................................ 50 Emmanuel Parent’s Group – Constitution ..................................................................................... 50

TERM DATES - 2020 .......................................................................................................................... 53 TERM 2 (10 WEEKS) ...................................................................................................................... 53

Appendix 1 ....................................................................................................................................... 55 GENERIC PHOTOGRAPH DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................ 55

Appendix 2 ....................................................................................................................................... 56 Parent Authorisation Form ............................................................................................................ 56


WELCOME

Welcome to the new school year.

Our School is affiliated with Christian Schools Australia, and you, as a parent, are a member of the ministry of the School. You are a very important part of that community of believers in Jesus Christ, which fulfils the Biblical commandments to train children so that all of their education is of the Lord.

In our School, Jesus Christ is, in a real way, in control. He is the One to whom we look for guidance and help. Our aim is that each student should “grow up into Christ” in all areas of his or her life. This means teaching and training students from a Christ focused viewpoint so that students see the world from a perspective that is truly Biblical.

The School is a ministry of the Girrawheen Baptist Church. The School Board has been appointed by the Church to oversee the governance of the School. The School Principal is responsible to the School Board for the day to day operation of the School.

Gary Harris PRINCIPAL

Mrs Carol Davis Mr Phillip Gabrielson Mrs Pinky Street Deputy Principal Deputy Principal (Students) Deputy Principal (Curriculum)

Graeme Leathard Primary Systems Coordinator & PP DOTT teacher

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PRIMARY STAFF

Kindergarten Teachers:

Mrs Joanna De Grauw Mrs Nicolie Stephenson

Mrs Paweena Cha Mrs Rebecca Jacob Miss Carol Slater

Kangaroos Kangaroos Kangaroos

Mrs Raquel Cruz Miss Rebekah Price Mrs Heather Ridge Koala Koala Koala

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Pre-Primary Teachers:

Mrs Leandra Arnot

Mrs Elita Reid

Mr Graeme Leathard

Mrs Jannah Mandry

Wednesday DOTT Wednesday DOTT

Year One Teachers:

Mrs Courtney Rokobuta

Ms Amelia Wesley

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Year Two Teachers:

Miss Rachelle Ashmore

Miss Rebecca Dobrich

Year Three Teachers:

Mrs Linda Neaves

Miss Jacquie Quintanilla

Year Four Teachers:

Ms Suezanne Vallelonga

Miss Leigh Riddle

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Year Five Teachers:

Mrs Nataly Hughes

Maternity Leave: Terms Two and Three

Mr Ben Thyer

Maternity Leave Relief: Terms Two and Three

Mrs Candis Wren

Year Six Teachers:

Mr Phillip Gabrielson

Mr Brendan Pirie

Mrs Kathryn Williamson

Teaching Staff:

Mrs Hannah Rawsthorn

Maternity Leave: Week 3 Term 1 – Term 4

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Primary Education Assistants:

Pre Primary Ms Rebecca Adok Mrs Alisan Greef Ms Lulu Naw Junia Mrs Mary Owuor Mrs Heather Ridge

Year One Mrs Sharon Bradley Mrs Michelle Manuel Ms Stella Nakayiwa

Year Two Miss Lauren Pegrum Mrs Megan Pirie Miss Thaw Saw

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Year Three Ms Rebecca Aduk Mrs Myshelle Bowman Mrs Jocelyn Leathard

Miss Lauren Pegrum Mrs Michelle Manuel

Year Four Ms Rebecca Adok Mrs Christa Pegrum Mrs Marnie Price

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Year 1 – 6 Support Teachers

Miss Jessica Quintanilla

Year 3 - Year 5

Mrs Janice Paulus Year 1 / 2 DOTT

Mrs Kimberley Rudolph

Year 2 - Year 4

Mrs Shelly Craig

Education Support

Mrs Kirsten Matchett

Education Support

Mrs Julie Davies – Music

KINDY – Year 2

Miss Emily Schinkel - Music

Year 3 - Year 6

Mrs Julie Price

Librarian

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Support Teachers cont…

Mr Will Cruz SPORT

Mr Mason Campbell SPORT

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KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM We believe that the child’s need to know God should be met at an early age. Learning experiences in the kindergarten increase the child’s awareness of God, His provision, His sovereignty and His continuing care over His creation. The child, with the help of his or her parents, the Church and the School, will understand that God loves and cares for him or her.

For many children, kindergarten is their first experience away from home and so it is necessary to encourage feelings of security. Many activities in kindergarten aim to develop in the children an understanding of their individuality as they learn they are unique, loved and created by God to live in community.

The educational program for Kindergarten meets Education Department standards as outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

Our Kindergarten program provides opportunities for children to learn as they

discover, create, improvise and imagine. When children play with other children they create social groups, test out ideas, challenge each other’s thinking and build new understandings. Play allows children to ask questions, solve problems and engage in critical thinking. Play can promote positive dispositions toward learning.

Children are supported and guided to become confident, outgoing, inquisitive, knowledgeable, imaginative, kind, caring and creative individuals. Routines enable secure attachments with peers and staff. Intentional teaching is deliberate, purposeful and thoughtful. The learning environment is a welcoming space that reflects and enriches the lives of children and families.

Children and families are encouraged to be active participants in learning. Parents are recognized as the child’s first educators, teachers are the second and the environment and play opportunities are the third. Educators respect the multiple cultural ways of knowing, seeing and living, celebrate diversity and understand and honour differences.

BECOMING: Discipleship, Service, Life

Skills, Citizenship.

BELONGING: Relationships,

Identity, Safety.

BELIEVING.

Emmanuel encourages

belief in Jesus Christ.

BEING: Believing,

Grace, Learning,

Community

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We believe that meaningful teaching methods should be a combination of important factors including:

• Child Development Research and Theory

• Relevant Theories of Teaching Practice (including principles from the Early Years Learning Framework, Froebel, Vygotsky and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences).

• Christian and Community Values and

• Family involvement.

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) defines five Learning Outcomes:

• Children have a strong sense of identity

• Children are connected with and contribute to their world.

• Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.

• Children are confident and involved learners.

• Children are effective communicators.

The outcomes are broad and observable. They acknowledge that children learn in a variety of ways and vary in their capabilities and pace of learning. Over time children engage with increasingly complex ideas and learning experiences, which are transferable to other situations.

We believe that families are important and valued and have the right to:

• Access their child’s confidential individual records and be aware of their child’s progress and

• Access services and be part of the ongoing programs.

At Emmanuel Christian Community School Kindergarten, we believe that children should be nurtured and encouraged to grow while having fun. Play is the child’s work and is planned for, respected and valued as worthwhile and meaningful. Parents are encouraged to join us at any time to play, to laugh and have fun.

Emmanuel Kindergarten joins with you to make happy and blessed early childhood memories for your child.

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• Belonging, knowing where and with whom you belong, is the basis for living a fulfilling life. Children feel they belong because of the relationships they have with their family, community, culture and place.

Emmanuel Christian Community School is a place of belonging for students, parents, families and staff. The School fosters a sense of belonging to the family

of God and encourages a Christian identity through building accepting and inclusive relationships. We embrace Christian principles where children are encouraged to love, accept, honour, encourage, serve and support one another. This is evident because we provide:

• Christian based student policies.

• Education, training and support for school staff, students and parents in building safe relationships.

• Communication with parents and caregivers.

• Structures to manage allegations of abuse and/or victimization fairly and sensitively.

• Pastoral Care to support staff, students and their families.

• A sense of belonging through active, trusting relationships between all members of the school community. • Being recognizes the significance of the here and now in children’s lives. It is about children knowing themselves, building and maintaining relationships with others, engaging with life’s joys and complexities and meeting challenges. Children need time to just ‘be’- to play, try new things and have fun.

Emmanuel Christian Community School provides learning and play spaces that are attractive and safe. We take pride in maintaining buildings, classrooms and grounds to a high standard.

We foster individual and community identity based on Biblical principles through participation in whole school, class and small group activities. We help build positive self-image, resilience and a secure sense of being through a strong partnership with the local church, allowing families to worship together and find support in both school and church contexts.

Emmanuel Christian Community School fosters a sense of being in a safe and attractive learning community, where students are empowered to do their best. We believe that individuals work and learn best in an environment where there is safety. This is achieved through:

• Student centered learning that promotes a sense of autonomy.

• A learning climate where it is safe to make mistakes.

• Inclusive curriculum where social, cultural and economic diversity are acknowledged and celebrated.

• Opportunity for parent participation in formal and informal learning and events.

• A school program that supports families.

• Purposefully constructed learning activities to enhance a sense of being.

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• Becoming reflects the process of rapid and significant change that occurs in the early years as young children learn and grow. It emphasizes learning to participate fully and actively in society. The child’s sense of identity shapes the type of adult they will become.

Becoming recognizes that all individuals grow and develop throughout life.

Emmanuel Christian Community School challenges students to become active in discipleship and service for God. Our school desires that students and staff experience discipleship that is life changing, worship that is authentic and service activities that provide opportunities for individuals to express their faith in practical ways. Students and staff are challenged to become disciples of Jesus Christ through catching a vision of God, discovering the Gospel, accepting Jesus as Lord and living in the presence of God daily.

The School follows an educationally sound curriculum that integrates Christian faith with learning by:

• Staffing the school with committed, qualified teachers who engage their students.

• Making use of technology to assist learning.

• Offering well designed Biblical teaching programs.

• Modelling life-long learning to students.

• Believing is a personal and intellectual choice that provides a starting point for action. Belief cannot be forced. In recognition of this, Emmanuel Christian Community School provides an environment where individuals can test and develop their beliefs about God, learning and community involvement.

The school encourages belief in Jesus Christ as redeemer and Lord by fostering an atmosphere of grace in all school activities. This is achieved through:

• The example of Godly teachers.

• Integration of faith and values into the curriculum.

• Teaching Biblical studies with an emphasis on building a relationship with Jesus Christ, which is a core learning area in our school.

Service to others is an important component of learning to live in the presence of God. Our school encourages service to others through classroom and whole school activities where students use their time and talents for the benefit of their peers and their community.

Our school’s values reflect the loving God revealed in the Bible. This overarching value of love is evident in acts of service.

Our ideal is Christ likeness as manifested in the fruits of the spirit that are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Members of the school show the Emmanuel Spirit which stands for excellence, a character of integrity and a heart of service demonstrated through self-confidence, humility, generosity, honesty, compassion, perseverance, responsibility, loyalty, care and a concern for others locally and internationally.

Emmanuel Christian

Community SchoolBELIEVING

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Emmanuel Christian Community School challenges students to become informed, responsible and compassionate citizens. As such, they call for students and staff to search out information, use critical thinking to make fair and logical assumptions, care for the environment, perform one’s civic duty and exhibit a strong sense of social justice.

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

Teachers use a variety of assessments throughout the year in order to obtain an ongoing educational profile of students. Assessment informs and directs the educational play based program. Educators’ record learning stories and groups of children engaged in meaningful play experiences.

Educators gather and analyse information as evidence about what children know, can do and understand. It is part of an ongoing cycle that includes planning, documenting and evaluating children’s learning.

Educators can identify children who may need additional support to achieve particular learning outcomes, providing that support or assisting families to access specialist help. Educators reflect on pedagogy that will suit this context and these children.

ON GOING

• Language and Speech Screening

• Referrals for Speech & Occupational Therapy

• Floor book available at all times

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 4

• Parent Interview • Portfolio

• Social Development Report

• Portfolio

• Report

PROGRESS REPORT

Storypark is used to report to parents and it is designed to reflect the school philosophy. It contains a wide variety of activities that your child has completed in Pre-Primary. All the activities are carefully planned so that each child has the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills throughout the year. They are continually encouraged and offered a wide range of materials and activities, which enable them to master the skills already taught and to develop new ones. It reports on both academic progress and the growth and development of your child in school activities. It is a valuable record of your child’s development.

It is designed to show the process by which learning is accomplished.

Storypark contains samples of work. We hope this format is meaningful to students, parents and teachers and it is advisable that it be used in parent-teacher conferences.

EARLY INTERVENTION/HEALTH SCREENING

This is an ongoing process of observation by early childhood staff. Teachers will inform parents if there are any concerns about speech, physical or social development and will advise of required actions.

Our Education Support staff support teachers and students who have been identified as at-risk in their development and will also advise parents where necessary.

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Referral can be made to the Department of Health Child Development Services (CDS). This is a FREE SERVICE, delivered via their offices at Roseworth School (Parent Child Centre) and Koondoola Child Development Centre.

Teachers use a variety of assessment throughout the year in order to obtain ongoing educational profiles of students.

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KINDERGARTEN DATES 2020

The below dates are the days your child is expected to attend Kindy.

KANGAROOS KOALASWeek MON TUES WED WED THURS FRI

TERM 1-1 3-Feb 4-Feb 5-Feb 6-Feb 7-Feb

2 10-Feb 11-Feb 12-Feb 13-Feb 14-Feb



5 Labour Day 3-Mar 4-Mar 5-Mar 6-Mar

6 9-Mar 10-Mar 11-Mar 12-Mar 13-Mar



9 30-Mar 31-Mar 1-Apr 2-Apr 3-Apr

10 6-Apr 7-Apr 8-Apr 9-Apr Good Friday

TERM 2-1 Anzac Day 28-Apr 29-Apr 30-Apr 1-May

2 4-May 5-May 6-May 7-May 8-May




6 WA Day 2-Jun 3-Jun 4-Jun 5-Jun

7 8-Jun 9-Jun 10-Jun 11-Jun 12-Jun



10 29-Jun 30-Jun 1-Jul 2-Jul Staff PD

TERM 3-1 22-Jul 23-Jul 24-Jul

2 27-Jul 28-Jul 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul

3 3-Aug 4-Aug 5-Aug 6-Aug 7-Aug



6 Mid Term Break 25-Aug 26-Aug 27-Aug 28-Aug

7 31-Aug 1-Sep 2-Sep 3-Sep 4-Sep

8 7-Sep 8-Sep 9-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep

9 14-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep

10 21-Sep 22-Sep 23-Sep 24-Sep Staff PD

TERM 4-1 12-Oct 13-Oct 14-Oct 15-Oct 16-Oct

2 19-Oct 20-Oct 21-Oct 22-Oct 23-Oct

3 26-Oct 27-Oct 28-Oct 29-Oct 30-Oct

4 2-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov 5-Nov 6-Nov




8 30-Nov 1-Dec 2-Dec 3-Dec 4-Dec

Staff Conference/PD

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TIMETABLE - SESSION TIMES

Kindergarten classes at Emmanuel are conducted on a five day fortnight.

Kindergarten Group: Kangaroos MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY (Week 1) MONDAY / TUESDAY (Week 2)

Kindergarten Group: Koalas THURSDAY / FRIDAY (Week 1) WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY (Week 2)

Each day starts at 8:30AM and finishes at 3:00PM

DAILY ROUTINES INCLUDE:

8:30am Class open 8:45am Welcome Prayer / Songs 9am - 10:10am Morning Session 10:10am Fruit 10:30am – 11.45am Numeracy 11:45am Outdoor Learning 12.25pm Lunch 12.55pm Afternoon session 2:30pm Story time 3:00pm Dismissed

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SCHOOL UNIFORM AND HAIRSTYLES (KINDERGARTEN)

• Children wear the Emmanuel Christian Community School sport uniform. This is available through the Uniform shop, located at Casserley Campus.

• Order forms for uniforms are available on the school website www.eccs.wa.edu.au/policies-forms/ and orders can be emailed to [email protected] if you know what uniform items are required.

• Aprons for painting will be worn and we will do our best to keep your child clean. However splashes of paint and glue do land on clothing - and on the teachers! We recommend soaking paint stains in cold water prior to washing.

• Hairstyles for boys and girls should be neat, natural in

colour and conservative in appearance. Hairstyles such

as the mohawk, dreadlocks or patterns/pictures shaved

into the hair are not acceptable.

• Non-slip footwear is essential for climbing and children need to be able to easily take shoes off and on. Don’t forget to name both shoes.

http://www.eccs.wa.edu.au/policies-forms/

mailto:[email protected]

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PRE-PRIMARY PROGRAM Christian education is the foundation for our Curriculum and underpins all teaching and learning in the school. The educational program for Pre-Primary meets Education Department standards by providing the programme as outlined in the WA Australian Curriculum.

The program meets the needs of young children. Every activity is designed to develop some aspect of the child’s growth and development, whether it be cognitive, physical, emotional, spiritual, linguistic or social. They are purposeful and appropriate to the child’s current thinking, interest and ways of learning.

The program is developmentally appropriate and provides a sound foundation for successful schooling and life-long learning. It ensures a continuous quality of education with our current pre-primary program for five year old children demonstrating continuity with the primary curriculum.

We believe that the child’s need to know God should be met at an early age. Learning experiences in the Pre-Primary increase the child’s awareness of God, His provision, His sovereignty and His continuing care over His creation. The child, with the help of parents, the Church and the School, will understand that God loves and cares for him or her.

For many children Pre-Primary is their first experience of 5 whole days away from home and so it is necessary to encourage feelings of security. Many activities at Pre-Primary aim to develop in the children an understanding of their individuality as they learn that they are each a unique person, created and loved by God.

The program allows the children to achieve learning outcomes in each of the following learning areas, although there is a strong emphasis on English and Mathematics stipulated by the Department of Education.

The Australian Curriculum 2020

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• History - Studies of Society and Environment

• The Arts

• Health and Physical Education

• Technology and Enterprise

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AS S ES S M EN T AND REPORTING

Teachers use a variety of assessments throughout the year in order to obtain an ongoing educational profile of students. Assessment informs and directs the educational play based program. Educators’ record learning stories and groups of children engaged in meaningful play experiences.

Educators gather and analyse information as evidence about what children know, can do and understand. It is part of an ongoing cycle that includes planning, documenting and evaluating children’s learning.

Educators can identify children who may need additional support to achieve particular learning outcomes, providing that support or assisting families to access specialist help. Educators reflect on pedagogy that will suit this context and these children.

Pre-Primary

TERM 1

• On Entry Assessment

• Language and Speech Therapy Screening if needed

• Storypark

• Parent interviews on request

TERM 2 • Report – Academic and Social Developmental

• Storypark

TERM 3 • Storypark

TERM 4

• Storypark

• Report – Academic and Social Developmental

• Standard Test – Reading Comprehension and Spelling

PROGRESS REPORT

Storypark is used to report to parents and it is designed to reflect the school philosophy. It contains a wide variety of activities that your child has completed in Pre-Primary. All the activities are carefully planned so that each child has the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills throughout the year. They are continually encouraged and offered a wide range of materials and activities, which enable them to master the skills already taught and to develop new ones. It reports on both academic progress and the growth and development of your child in school activities. It is a valuable record of your child’s development.

It is designed to show the process by which learning is accomplished.

Storypark contains samples of work. We hope this format is meaningful to students, parents and teachers and it is advisable that it be used in parent-teacher conferences.

EARLY INTERVENTION/HEALTH SCREENING

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Children are all unique and develop differently, and for all children it is normal that there is a variation in the development process. Despite these individual variances there is, however, a normal sequence of acquiring new skills.

For this reason, at Emmanuel we are dedicated to early intervention to ensure that all students are given the best chance of performing at their best God given ability. If your child has been diagnosed with a disorder or disability, please inform your child’s teacher. If you are unsure about your child, and have some concerns, then let the teacher know.

All students are monitored in the areas of Language and Speech during their Kindergarten year. Teachers will inform parents if there are any concerns arising and will advise of required actions. On entry, testing is conducted early in Term 1.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Routine eye and hearing checks take place for children aged 4-6 in Pre-Primary. Parents will be notified when this takes place.

PARENT HELP

Parent help is appreciated in the Pre-Primary room at various times, but NO YOUNGER CHILDREN please. We encourage you to write your name on our roster. Help is needed and will be very much appreciated.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – SPECIAL EVENTS

During the term there are opportunities for parents and grandparents to be involved in their child’s school day. These include Grandparents’ Day, Fathers and Mothers’ Day, Multicultural Day, Police and Fire department visit, Farm and Animal visits. Parents can also support the teachers by helping students in activities such as computer or arts. There are many other opportunities to be involved in the education of your children

Mother’s Day

Multicultural week Father’s Day

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WHAT YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO BRING

• A School bag will be needed to hold a lunch container,

library book and work children produce during the

day.

• It is the School policy that the children wear a hat. Hats

are available from the uniform shop. As for all

belongings, these need to be clearly marked.

• Fruit or vegetables should be brought each day for

morning and afternoon break. We encourage healthy

lunch boxes.

• A small blanket will be needed for rest time in the

afternoon. If you own a snugbug from Kindy, this can

be used, but not essential. The blanket will be stored

in the classroom. Please clearly label all articles of

personal belongings.

• Children will need a library bag approximately 30cm x

40cm. These are available in the uniform shop.

• One box of tissues, 2 packets of baby wet wipes.

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND HAIRSTYLES (PRE-PRIMARY)

• Children wear the Emmanuel Christian Community School sport uniform. This is available through the Uniform shop, located at Casserley Campus.

• Order forms for uniforms are available on the school website www.eccs.wa.edu.au/policies-forms/ and orders can be emailed to [email protected] if you know what uniform items are required.

• Aprons for painting will be worn and we will do our best to keep your child clean. However splashes of paint and glue do land on clothing - and on the teachers! We recommend soaking paint stains in cold water prior to washing.

• Hairstyles for boys and girls should be neat, natural in

colour and conservative in appearance. Hairstyles such

as the mohawk, dreadlocks or patterns/pictures shaved

into the hair are not acceptable.

• Non-slip footwear is essential for climbing and children need to be able to easily take shoes off and on. Don’t forget to name both shoes.

http://www.eccs.wa.edu.au/policies-forms/


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PRIMARY PROGRAM

CURRICULUM CONTENT TO BE ADVISED…

HEALTH: FOOD

HEALTHY EATING

Early childhood staff encourage healthy eating with plenty of fruit, vegetables and water. Salty and sugary snack packet foods are discouraged & parents are requested NOT to send these items to school. Such occasional treats are best enjoyed at home. Learning is fostered & improved by healthy eating at school. ☺

FOOD ALLERGIES

We are aware of the dangers of allergies and it is vital that you let the school and teacher know if your child is allergic to particular foods.

If your child has a severe food allergy, make sure your class teacher and the school office have been given an Action Plan from your child’s doctor in case of an emergency.

BIRTHDAYS

A birthday is a very special time for a child. When your child has a birthday, you are welcome to send cookies or cupcakes for their class. Please let the teacher know in advance and be aware of food allergies. Do not include nuts in any food brought to school. Birthdays will be acknowledged throughout the day & cake shared at 2.45pm.

SCHOOL RULES ATTENDANCE

As agreed at your interview, attendance and participation in all school activities is compulsory and therefore parent notes are required for Non-Attendance.

Absences should be communicated to the school office by 9am on the day of absence. This can be communicated by email [email protected] or SMS 0418 793 030 at any time on or before the date of absence. Please state your child’s • full name • class • date of absence(s) • reason.

An SMS will be sent on the day of absence if a reason is not supplied, and subsequent emails/letters until the absence is resolved.


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A Doctor’s certificate will be required for absences on medical grounds.

All Students who come to school late should report to the front office to sign in via KIOSK – the school’s electronic sign in/out system. The student will take a YELLOW SIGN IN CARD and should present it to the class teacher before being allowed to join the class. Students who do not present a card will be sent back to the office to get one.

PERSON COLLECTING YOUR CHILD

When completing the enrolment form, you are required to nominate a list of adults eligible to collect your child, and staff will strictly adhere to this. People authorised as emergency or daily pick-up are assumed to be able to collect your child. It is your responsibility to maintain current records on enrolment forms and advise staff accordingly of any changes to these details.

A PARENT AUTHORISATION FORM SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ANY UNFAMILIAR PERSON COLLECTING

YOUR CHILD (see example of this form in Appendix 2)

TO ENSURE THAT STAFF KNOW EXACTLY WHO IS COLLECTING YOUR CHILD, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS TO BE ADHERED TO EVERY DAY:

• People authorised as emergency or daily pick-up are assumed to be able to collect your child.

• It is your responsibility to complete a ‘Parent Authorisation Form’, maintain current records on

enrolment forms and advise staff accordingly of any changes to these details.

• Kindergarten and Pre-Primary children are required to be brought in and collected from their

relevant classroom by a parent or responsible adult.

• Make contact with a member of staff before leaving your child.

• Record the name of any nominated person/s on the sign in sheets if you are unable to collect your

child that day.

Children will only be permitted to leave the Kindy with adults listed on the PARENT AUTHORISATION FORM

(including parents of other enrolled children). PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS THIS PROCEDURE. Our

Duty of Care requires us to insist this procedure is followed.

FEES

Fees should be paid as one payment and they are due and payable within the first full week of each Term. Payment options include eftpos, Direct deposit, Centrepay or Cash. Any matters regarding the School fees must be referred to the School Bursar.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

No Student is allowed to leave the School grounds during the day without adult supervision. Students must bring a note or medical/dental appointment card. A note requesting permission for children to be excused from sport/physical education is also necessary.

When collecting your child early, you must first sign the student out via KIOSK – the school’s electronic sign in/out system. The Parent or guardian will need to present a RED SIGN OUT CARD to the class teacher before the child is allowed to leave the classroom.

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PARKING

• Please do not park in the middle of the car park to drop off your children as this blocks traffic flow and is dangerous to our children. Please follow traffic flow chart/map.

• Smooth flow or traffic to our school helps us to maintain good relationship with nearby residents and ensures safety.

• Children should be escorted on to the school premises if you park on the street verge.

• CHILDREN ARE NOT PERMITTED to cross the car park without an adult AT ANY TIME.

• Please adhere to both speed limits and flow of traffic at all times.

• KINDY and PRE-PRIMARY children MUST be collected by their parent or nominated person in their absence. SIBLINGS may NOT deliver or collect Kindy and Pre-Primary children.

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TRAFFIC FLOW FOR OUR SCHOOL – Please follow the instructions of staff members on duty.

During peak times (8:15-8:45am and 3:15-3:45pm), access to the school is ONE WAY via Casserley Ave and exiting onto Salcott Road. *Exit Gate will be closed from 9am- 3pm. Exit from Casserley Ave is possible at other times.

• Enter via Casserley Avenue

• Exit via Salcott Rd. Please turn left if you are not dropping other students to Salcott Campus.

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Traffic flow for dropping students at both Casserley and Salcott Campus

• ENTER the school at Casserley Avenue entrance

• PARK the car, deliver or collect children, then drive straight out the exit gates • Turn right to deliver High School children to Salcott Campus

• Park alongside oval or enter school grounds on left.

• Exit school and turn left at Hainsworth avenue. • Turn around at roundabout if necessary

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SCHOOL BOUNDS

1. Every school day, students must arrive at School between 8:15 AM and 8:30 AM. There is no staff supervision before 8:15 AM as the teachers are having their daily devotion and prayer time.

2. All students must stay within the SCHOOL BOUNDARIES at all the times.

3. Students are NOT ALLOWED AND MUST NOT leave the school grounds without parent supervision. This applies at all times, before school starts, during school hours and after school hours. Parents, please ensure that your children keep within these boundaries before and after school. Students must wait for their parents within the School bounds. It is the parent’s responsibility to pick up their children soon after 3:15pm / 3.00pm for Kindy & Pre-Primary.

4. No one may go to the park without permission.

5. No other buildings on the grounds may be entered without staff consent.

6. Lunch is to be eaten in designated areas, with all children seated. All rubbish to be placed in bins at the end of the fifteen minutes period to be indicated by a bell.

7. Respect for personal safety of others and care of their property is necessary.

8. Bicycles must NOT be ridden in the School grounds. They must be walked once inside School property, then placed in a bike rack until after School. Bike racks are located outside of Pre-Primary. Students who ride bicycles must wear safety helmets.

SCHOOL HOURS

The morning bell rings at 8:30 AM and children are expected to line up immediately, ready for the raising of the flag. They should be at the school at least 5 minutes before the bell, but not before 8:15am as the staff have their devotions during this time. Lunch is between 12:30pm and 1:00pm. School ends at 3:15pm or 3.00pm K&PP. Children should be away from school as soon as possible.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

Each family enrolling in the school receives a copy of the uniform list, which details what is required for the school uniform. The enrolment form, which is signed by both parents, includes a condition which states that parents undertake to provide the child with the correct uniform approved by the school, and to ensure that the child is always sent to school neatly and modestly dressed in the required uniform. (Clause 4 of the conditions of enrolment). Should parents have any difficulties in meeting their requirements, the matter needs to be discussed with the class teacher or principal. A letter may be used in this regard. Full school uniform must be worn each day. We are proud of our uniform and trust you will do your part in maintaining a high standard.

HAIRSTYLE INFORMATION

• Hairstyles for boys and girls should be neat, natural in colour and conservative in appearance. Hairstyles such as the mohawk, dreadlocks or patterns/pictures shaved into the hair are not acceptable.

• To maintain neat, safe hairstyles, students with hair longer than the shirt collar must have it tied back using plain blue or black hair ties such as: elastics, headbands, clasps or ribbons.

• The acceptability of any hairstyle is at the discretion of the Principal and students will be expected to adjust their hairstyle as directed.

SCHOOL HAT

The school hat is part of the school uniform and it must be worn every school day.

JEWELLERY

Both boys and girls are permitted to wear a plain wrist watch which is complimentary to the school uniform Earrings: girls may wear small, plain studs or sleepers that are gold or silver. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. No other jewellery is allowed to be worn by boys or girls.

SPORT UNIFORM

Shorts: Royal blue sport shorts with ECCS logo. Polo shirts: Sky blue polo shirt with ECCS logo. Faction shirts: Blue, Red, Green and Black.

GIRLS DRESSES

Girls’ dresses should be on the knee. Parents should check their daughter’s uniform and make adjustments when necessary. The girls’ winter uniform is the pinafore dress (years 1-4) and the skirt (years 5-6) or trousers.

SHOES

When wearing shoes, students must wear the school socks. Girls are only allowed to wear navy blue tights or sky-blue ECCS socks during winter. Girls: Plain, black leather school shoes, with either black tie-up laces or a traditional Velcro strap Boys: Plain, black leather lace up school shoes or traditional Velcro strap (Skate-shoe styles are not allowed). Sport shoes must be predominantly white sport shoes. Socks: Boys and girls wear sky blue ECCS socks.

All items of uniform except black lace-up shoes and sport shoes must be purchased from the School Uniform Shop.

Faction Shirts (Term 3 & 4)

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All items of uniform are to be clearly marked with the owners’ name. (Laundry markers are available in the Uniform Shop).

Summer uniform will be worn in Terms 1 & 4, winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3.

Uniform is to be kept clean and in good condition.

Kindergarten and Pre-Primary : Sports Uniform only

Year 1 – Year 6 SUMMER – BOYS SUMMER - GIRLS

Royal blue shorts Blue check dress

Short sleeved sky blue school shirt Black lace up shoes with mid blue ankle socks

Black lace up shoes with short grey socks with blue bands

Blue school hat

Blue school hat

WINTER – BOYS WINTER - GIRLS

Long grey trousers Chequered Tunic/Pinafore

Sky blue long/short sleeve shirt Sky blue long/short sleeve shirt with school crest

Royal blue jumper with sky blue trim Royal blue jumper with sky blue trim

Black leather shoes with school short grey socks with blue bands

Black shoes with mid blue ankle socks or blue tights

Tie Tie

SPORT – BOYS SPORT – GIRLS

Sky blue polo shirt with crest.

Faction colour shirt during term 3&4

Sky blue polo shirt with crest

Faction colour shirt during term 3&4

Royal blue sport shorts with crest OR Royal blue track pant

Royal blue sport shorts with crest OR Royal blue track pant

Sky blue windcheater with crest Sky blue windcheater with crest

White sport shoes with school blue socks White sport shoes with blue ankle socks

OTHER UNIFORM ITEMS

School Library bag - Swimming bag - Chair bag - Apron - School Bag

For the uniform prices, please see website www.eccs.wa.edu.au/parents/uniforms

http://www.eccs.wa.edu.au/parents/uniforms

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SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL SHOP Parents if you are interested in

BUYING AND SELLING SECOND-HAND TEXTBOOKS

or SECOND –HAND UNIFORMS

Please go to www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au

Free to register!

http://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/

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Uniform Items

Girls Boys

Black lace up shoes with mid blue ankle socks

Black lace up shoes with short grey socks with blue bands

Girl’s winter uniform Boys winter uniform

Summer Uniform Sport Uniform

Girl Boy

Summer Winter

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HOMEWORK

Homework is purposeful out-of-class learning that seeks to enhance the extent to which each child benefits from the school’s educational program.

Each teacher arranges class homework but broad guidelines can be given. Junior years must practice some reading every night. Spelling lists and tables also need to be practiced at home. In the upper years, children should be working by themselves in order to develop good study habits. Homework sessions do not involve the learning of new work and should not produce tension for child or parent. Children should read as widely as possible to expand a topic introduced at School in the different subjects.

We believe that Homework should reinforce the learning in the classroom. It is important that homework should:

a) Be a time for positive interaction between family members.

b) Provide parents with knowledge of areas of study in the classroom.

c) Be challenging and stimulating on an individual level.

d) Encourage the development of independent study habits.

e) Vary in the time required, according to the ability of the student.

The following are to be used as a guide only:

Pre-Primary Informal homework with no set daily time limit.

Grades One When the student is ready, reading books for reading practice. Spelling (Ten words per week). It should take 20 minutes each evening.

Grade Two Homework for Grade Two should take 20-25 minutes. Reading, Spelling and Maths to be covered.

Grade Three Students should read, practice spelling, grammar, maths and multiplication tables. Homework for Grade Three should take 20 – 30 minutes.

Grade Four Students are expected to take 30 minutes each evening. Reading, spelling and maths should be covered.

Grade Five Homework should take 20 to 30 minutes each evening. It will consist of a daily task. Time tables, spelling and completion of written work.

Grade Six Homework should take 40-45 minutes each evening. It includes spelling, completion of written work and reading.

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GENERAL INFORMATION APPOINTMENTS FOR ANY MATTER OR SCHOOL REPORTS

The staff are always willing to talk over any areas of concern with parents. Contact between parents and teachers is essential. Please make an appointment to talk with a teacher. Avoid seeing them during School hours. The school encourages parents to discuss their child’s school report with the teacher. The Principal can be contacted at the School for an appointment through the School Administration. If you have any queries or wish to help out within the School, please contact a Parent Group (EPG) Committee member.

ASSEMBLIES

School assemblies are held during the first, second and third term terms on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM. Notice of class assembly is to be found in the newsletter. Parents are encouraged to stay and support the assemblies. Please check the newsletter for specific grades and dates. Merit and encouragement awards are presented at an assembly following morning FLAG. As far as possible, notification that your child will receive a certificate at assembly, will be sent no later than the day before the assembly.

CARE OF PROPERTY

Please ensure that ALL School items including clothing, are clearly marked with the student’s name. This includes books, pencils, lunch boxes and clothing. Children MUST not bring toys, radios, tape recorders or valuables of any kind to School as no responsibility can be accepted for such items.

DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE – HUDSON PARK (9342 4217)

Students aged 5 to 16 at Emmanuel Christian School are eligible for treatment at the clinic. Appointment letters are sent from the Dentist to the School and distributed to families. It is the Parents responsibility to take their children to the clinic.

LIBRARY

Each student is to have a library book bag to protect their library book from being damaged. School library bags are available from the uniform shop. Books are on loan for one week. Books for the students’ projects can be borrowed. Parents are very welcome to come and borrow a book or two from the library.

MEDICATION – PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Students may not carry or self-administer prescribed medicine while at school. Parents must advise the School Office of all relevant details by completing a Student Medication Advice form (available from the Office), and medication remains in the FIRST AID ROOM.

School staff are not expected to administer prescribed medication or treatments which require specialist training, such as giving injections. However, school staff will assist with the straightforward administration of prescribed medication. Parents must provide written authorization for school staff to administer the prescribed medication by completing a Student Medication Advice form.

No other medications prescribed or over the counter will be given to any students whilst at school. If they are unwell, they will be sent home.

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SICK OR INJURED STUDENTS

The School policy in dealing with sick or injured students requires the full cooperation of parents to ensure students receive the best and safest treatment. It is the parents/guardians responsibility to provide the school with adequate information regarding the details of a student’s medical condition which may require specific action and/or treatment under emergency conditions. Emergency situations include those arising from asthma, diabetes and serious allergic reaction.

At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Student Information Update sheet which includes medical information for each of their children attending the school. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that the information provided is updated whenever there is a change to the information.

School staff will not administer medicines (eg panadol) to students. This is a parent responsibility. However, teaching staff may assist primary students taking medication prescribed for them, provided a STUDENT MEDICATION ADVICE form is completed by the parent.

A child who is unwell should not attend school. Naturally, the best possible care will be given to sick or injured children. However, if your child is unable to continue with the normal school routine after care and rest, you will be required to collect the child or have a friend or relative to do so. The School is not able to nurse or supervise an unwell child for an extended period of time.

If a child is absent from school, the child's parent is required to advise the School on the day of the absence. On the first day a child returns to school after being absent, the parent is required to provide the school with a note explaining the absence. The note is to be handed by the child to the Form/Class teacher.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

In the interest of all the children, we are obliged to follow the regulations carefully:

TONSILLITIS - Return to school when well

MUMPS - Return to school after 14 days or when well

MEASLES - Return to school when rash has faded

GERMAN MEASLES - Return to school when rash has faded

CHICKEN POX - Return to school when scabs have healed

CONJUNCTIVITIS - Return to school when medically controlled

RINGWORM - Return to school when lesion has cleared or on Doctor’s advice

IMPETIGO - Exclude until treatment is complete (SCHOOL SORES)

SCABIES (ITCH MITE) - Exclude until treatment is complete

INFLUENZA - Return to school when totally well

HEAD LICE - Exclude until treatment is complete

DIARRHOEA - Exclude until symptoms have ceased for 24 hours.

VOMITING - Exclude until symptoms have ceased for 24 hours.

Please notify teacher immediately if your child has a contagious disease

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EMMANUEL CANTEEN

The Emmanuel Canteen is located next to the office administration and provides delicious meals for our students and staff. Our canteen operates 4 days a week, being Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

We strive to stay within the guidelines of the Western Australian Canteen Association: we offer a healthy menu that exceeds minimum standards that are set by the compulsory “Traffic Light” healthy eating strategy implemented by the WA Government for all WA public schools. This also includes food safe handling and hygiene training. We follow quality guidelines with strict food handling and preparation procedures.

Tilani Schutte is our Canteen Manager and has many years experience in hospitality, nutrition, working with children and has a passion for great, healthy food.

ECCS canteen is a warm and welcoming place where you can connect with other school parents who volunteer.

How to order lunch

Lunch orders can be dropped into the canteen’s drop box before 9:00am in the morning or be ordered at the canteen roller door from 8.15am – 8.30am. The drop box is located near the canteen noticeboard in the breezeway near Pre Primary.

Please make sure to include the following in your order forms:

• Name • Class • What you are ordering • Money. (please enclose correct money) • Order forms are available at the canteen, or available to print on our school website.

Online ordering

Our school canteen is now online, which provides an easy and convenient way of ordering your child’s meals. This is our preferred option.

How to get started Visit https://www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au/Default.aspx Sign up by completing the registration form Receive a confirmation email Login to the website Select your school and enter your child/children’s names Add credit and order your meals Ordering is as easy as 1-2-3-4 1. Select your child 2. Select your date 3. Add meal items to order 4. Confirm the order How can I add credit? There are three ways to do this. PayPal, credit card and direct deposit.

https://www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au/Default.aspx

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Is the website safe and secure to use and add credit? Yes. Our Online Canteen has SSL certificate and it is used for any financial transaction conducted through the website. If you need help Call 1300 116 637

HOW TO PAY Most students pay with cash in their lunch order bag. Please try and include the correct amount if possible. If you don't have the correct change it will be placed in a small bag with your child’s name on. You can collect this little bag from the teachers at the end of the day.

RECESS Recess will only be over the counter sales, so no order can be made. Healthy options will range from 50c to $2.00.

VOLUNTEERS are always welcome!

ECCS canteen cannot run without the help of lovely volunteers! We always need help on any day or time throughout the school week. The Manager will support you whilst you help and will always make you feel welcome. The students LOVE to see their parents or grandparents helping. New faces, ideas and suggestions are always welcome. Volunteers can drop in on a casual basis or commit to something more regular. Please Visit the Canteen for more information how you can register as a volunteer.

NEWSLETTERS

We aim to keep parents as fully informed as possible about school activities and events. Teachers will send notes home on occasions and a Parent Information Corner will be a regular feature of our communication process. You may use our web site www.eccs.wa.edu.au/news/newsletters/ to view the newsletter. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmanuel.christian.com.school/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/emmanuel.christian.community.school/

https://www.instagram.com/emmanuel.christian.com.school/

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PARENTAL COMPLAINTS

A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction with a real or perceived problem. A complaint may be made if a parent thinks that the school has, for example:

• done something wrong;

• failed to do something it should have done; or

• acted unfairly or impolitely.

A complaint may be made about the school as a whole, about a specific department in the school or about an individual member of the staff. It is the school’s policy that complaints made by parents are treated with confidentially and respect.

Our school welcomes suggestions and comments from parents and takes seriously complaints and concerns that may be raised. We follow Biblical principles of conflict resolution found in Matthew 18:15-17 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

A complaint will be treated as an expression of genuine dissatisfaction that needs a response.

• We respond to complaints within a reasonable time and in a courteous and efficient manner.

• We listen and take complaints seriously and take action where appropriate.

How should I complain?

• When you contact the School, ask to speak with the person with whom you have a grievance, if it is possible. If it is not possible, the next person you should contact is the School Principal. Be as clear as possible about what is troubling you. You may like to ask someone to come with you for support.

Members of the staff will be happy to help you. It may be best to start with the person most closely concerned with the issue, for example, your child’s teacher. The teacher may be able to sort things out quickly, with the minimum of fuss. However, you may prefer to take the matter to a more senior member of staff, for example the Deputy Principal or Principal.

“I don’t want to complain as such, but there is something bothering me.”

• The school is here for you and your child, and we want to hear your views and your ideas. Contact a member of staff, as described above.

“I am not sure whether to complain or not.”

• If as parents you have concerns, you are entitled to raise them. If in doubt, you should contact the school, as we are here to help.

“What will happen next?”

• If you raise something face-to-face or by telephone, it may be possible to resolve a matter immediately and to your satisfaction. If you have made a complaint or suggestion in writing, we will contact you within five working days, to respond to your concerns and explain how we propose to proceed. In many circumstances, the person you contact will need to discuss the matter with a colleague and consider it further before responding. You will be given a date by which time you will receive a response. If a detailed exploration of the issue is needed, a letter or report will be sent to you as quickly as possible. This will tell you of the outcome of your complaint. It will explain the conclusion, the reasons for it, and any action taken or proposed.

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“What happens about confidentiality?”

• Your complaint or concern will be treated in a confidential manner and with respect. Knowledge of it will be limited to the Principal and those directly involved. The Chairman of the School Board may also need to be informed. It is the school’s policy that complaints made by parents should not rebound adversely on their children.

We cannot entirely rule out the need to make third parties outside the school aware of the complaint and possibly the identity of those involved. This would only be likely to happen where, for example, a child’s safety was at risk or it becomes necessary to refer matters to the Police. You would be fully informed.

While information relating to specific complaints will be kept confidentially on file, we would point out that anonymous complaints might not be pursued.

Action, which needed to be taken under staff disciplinary procedures as a result of complaints, would be handled confidentially within the school.

“What if I am not satisfied with the outcome?”

• We hope that you will feel satisfied with the outcome, or at least that your concerns have been fully and fairly considered.

If you are not satisfied, the Principal will offer to refer the matter to the Chairman of the School Board. Alternatively, you may wish to write direct to the Chairman of the School Board. The Chairman will call for a full report from the Principal, and will examine matters thoroughly before responding. This may result in a positive solution, but if it does not, the Chairman will invite you to meet him. You may wish to be supported by a friend.

If a resolution is not achieved, the matter can be referred to an independent arbiter.

The School recognises and acknowledges your entitlement to complain and we hope to work with you in the best interests of the children in our care.

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PRIVACY POLICY - SUMMARY PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY

Emmanuel Christian Community School is committed to protecting your privacy. The type of information Emmanuel Christian Community School collects and holds includes (but is not limited to) personal information, including sensitive information, about pupils and parents and/or guardians ('Parents') before, during and after the course of a pupil's enrolment at Emmanuel Christian Community School.

Pupils and Parents: In relation to personal information of pupils and Parents, Emmanuel Christian Community School's primary purpose of collection is to enable the school to provide schooling for the pupil. This includes satisfying both the needs of Parents and the needs of the pupil throughout the whole period the pupil is enrolled at the school. The purposes for which Emmanuel Christian Community School uses personal information of pupils and Parents include: • to keep Parents informed about matters related to their child's schooling, through correspondence, newsletters and magazines; • day-to-day administration; • looking after pupils' educational, pastoral, social and medical wellbeing; • seeking donations and marketing for Emmanuel Christian Community School; • to satisfy the school's legal obligations and allow the school to discharge its duty of care.

In some cases where Emmanuel Christian Community School requests personal information about a pupil or Parent, if the information requested is not obtained, the school may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of the pupil.

Who might Emmanuel Christian Community School disclose personal information to?

Emmanuel Christian Community School may disclose personal information, including sensitive information, held about an individual to: • another school; • government departments; • medical practitioners; • people providing services to Emmanuel Christian Community School, including specialist visiting teachers and sports coaches; • recipients of School publications, like newsletters and magazines; • Parents; volunteers and • anyone you authorise Emmanuel Christian Community School to disclose information to.

Management and security of personal information

Emmanuel Christian Community School's staff is required to respect the confidentiality of pupils' and Parents' personal information and the privacy of individuals.

Emmanuel Christian Community School has in place steps to protect the personal information Emmanuel Christian Community School holds from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure by use of various methods including locked storage of paper records and pass worded access rights to computerised records.

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Updating personal information

Emmanuel Christian Community School endeavours to ensure that the personal information it holds is

accurate, complete and up-to-date. A person may seek to update their personal information held by

Emmanuel Christian Community School by contacting the Receptionist or the school Bursar of Emmanuel

Christian Community School at any time. The National Privacy Principles require Emmanuel Christian

Community School not to store personal information longer than necessary. You have the right to check

what personal information Emmanuel Christian Community School holds about you. Under the Act, an

individual has the right to obtain access to any personal information which Emmanuel Christian Community

School holds about them and to advise the school of any perceived inaccuracy. There are some exceptions

to this right set out in the Act. Pupils will generally have access to their personal information through their

Parents, but older pupils may seek access themselves. To make a request to access any information

Emmanuel Christian Community School holds about you or your child, please contact the School Bursar

in writing. Emmanuel Christian Community School may require you to verify your identity and specify what

information you require. Emmanuel Christian Community School may charge a fee to cover the cost of

verifying your application and locating, retrieving, reviewing and copying any material requested. If the

information sought is extensive, Emmanuel Christian Community School will advise the likely cost in

advance.

Consent and rights of access to the personal information of pupils.

Emmanuel Christian Community School respects every Parent's right to make decisions concerning their

child's education. Generally, the School will refer any requests for consent and notices in relation to the

personal information of a pupil to the pupil's Parents. Emmanuel Christian Community School will treat

consent given by Parents as consent given on behalf of the pupil, and notice to Parents will act as notice

given to the pupil. A parent may seek access to personal information held by the School about them or their

child by contacting the School Bursar. However, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such

occasions would include where release of the information would have an unreasonable impact on the

privacy of others, or where the release may result in a breach of Emmanuel Christian Community School's

duty of care to the pupil. Emmanuel Christian Community School may, at its discretion, on the request of a

pupil, grant that pupil access to information held by Emmanuel Christian Community School about them,

or allow a pupil to give or withhold consent to the use of their personal information, independently of their

Parents. This would normally be done only when the maturity of the pupil and/or the pupil's personal

circumstances so warranted.

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ROLE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD The Church has elected to place the general operation and wellbeing of the ministry of the School in the hands of the Board. The Board represents the School and therefore the Church and parents. It is a defined Ministry of the Church together with the other appointed Church Ministries, which ensure the ministry of the Church is maintained. The Board structure is defined in the School Constitution, is incorporated and a ministry of the Church. The School Board will keep proper records of its meetings, which will be presented to the Church Council. Each member of the Board shall be made aware of their responsibilities and of the trust placed upon them by their appointment to that position. Board members should recognise the appointment as being part of the Church ministry. The Board has delegated the responsibility for the day-to-day functioning of the School to the Principal. The Principal will ensure that all staff fulfil their responsibilities as part of the ministering team of the Girrawheen Baptist Church. He or she will ensure School policies and Board directions are observed and carried out in a Scriptural manner. The Board members shall have certain areas of responsibility; duly fulfil those responsibilities, and keep the Board informed of their activities.

THE BOARD’S MISSION IS:

1.1 The Board establishes the school’s mission and ensures its integration in all aspects of the school.

1.2 The Board regularly reviews the mission statement as part of its strategic planning process. 1.3 The Board determines and reviews which existing and new programs and services are most

consistent with the mission. 1.4 The Board receives an annual report from the Principal on the implementation of the mission within

the school. THE BOARD’S ROLE

The Board: 2.1 Is accountable for exercising the authority given to it in its Constitution and the law of the land. 2.2 Sees its role as one of governance and holds its Principal accountable for the management of all

delegated responsibilities. 2.3 Is accountable for the overall performance of the school. 2.4 Is responsible for determining Board development, discipline and for its own performance and

processes. 2.5 Sets the Board’s work plan and agenda for the year. 2.6 Establishes the extent of the Principal’s authority to establish programs, budget, administer finances

and otherwise manage the school according to sound practice. 2.7 Exercises due diligence, fiduciary responsibility and ensures that risk is identified and managed.

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USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND STUDENT IMAGES Emmanuel Christian Community School publishes newsletters and magazines in print form and electronically through the school’s website. Because these publications often include photographs, videos and other images of students, it is necessary that our school obtain explicit permission from parents to use such images.

Such permission is sought annually through a pro forma, which requires parents to make a clear statement of their wishes. It includes a clear statement that the student’s full name will not be used in conjunction with a photograph in any publication that will be freely available beyond the school community.

Emmanuel Christian Community School takes care when identifying students by names in a photograph in any publication that is likely to have a wide circulation. While this is easily controlled within the school, vigilance is needed in dealing with the local community newspapers.

Matters that need to be considered when publishing photographs which illustrate an article on student achievement are:

• The nature of the photograph, e.g. of a swimming carnival or a photograph of a student in full uniform.

• The age of the students in the photograph.

• Whether there are reasons, linked to a student’s circumstances, that mean he/she should not be identified.

It is important for Emmanuel Christian Community School to have as much information as possible in the form that parents are asked to sign in the initial request. Please see Appendix 1 for a suggested type of permission form.

However, if a situation was to arise that is not covered in the form, then there may be a need for the school to obtain further authority from the parents.

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER – STATEMENT USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS

Posting of photographs or other images on Facebook and other social media outlets by parents.

This statement appears regularly in the school newsletter. The School has become aware that photographs of students involved in activities at the School are appearing on social networking sites such as Facebook. The School recognises that parents often take photographs of their own child at various school events and display these photographs as they see fit. However, the School requests that parents do not publish photographs of other students in any media or on any form of social networking sites without the expressed written permission of the other child’s / children’s parents.

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PARENTS PARTICIPATION EMMANUEL PARENT GROUP

The Emmanuel Parent Group is elected at the beginning of each year during our first parent’s night. The role of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer will be vacated and re-election take place at the first meeting in Term 1, 2020. The Emmanuel Parent Group meets at least once a term to discuss ways of supporting the ministry of the School. If you wish to have a matter raised at the Parent Group Meeting, please contact the Parent Representative. All parents are encouraged to attend.

FUNDRAISING

Fund raising is a way to help the school to purchase equipment or items that the students will benefit from. Funds are raised in a variety of events, which include sausage sizzles and family food events. These are also enjoyable times of fellowship for school families.

PARENT HELP

There are many areas in which parents can help. Please, contact the EPG for further guidance if you are unsure of where you can assist. The following are some areas where help is appreciated in the classrooms: supervising reading groups, maths games, assisting with art, craft and physical education. Parent help is an integral part of our School and each parent is urged to take part as fully as they can.

PRAYER MEETINGS

Parents hold prayer meetings regularly on both the Salcott and Casserley campuses. The time of the meetings this year will be arranged by the Prayer Co-ordinator. Everyone is more than welcome to attend these prayer meetings. There is a prayer book in the staff room in which to write in praise or prayer requests. This book is collected prior to every prayer meeting.

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PARENT’S NIGHT

Parent night meetings are an essential part of our School routine. It is a special time where members of the Board and Staff will have the opportunity to relate to parents in the School. All parents are strongly urged to come and participate. Parent’s nights are held in first and third terms. Please refer to the newsletter for more information.

REPORTING POLICY

Students’ progress is reported to parents through:

• Parent Night Meetings – Classroom visits and portfolios in Term 1 and 3.

• Semester reports in terms 2 and 4.

Reports show results, grades and overall performance in all subject areas. They include an assessment of social development and teacher comments.

• Meet the teacher meetings in every grade in Term 1.

EMMANUEL PARENT’S GROUP – CONSTITUTION

NAME The name of the School parents group shall be “Emmanuel Parent Group” DEFINITIONS The Ministry Team of the Emmanuel Parents Group are elected annually by the parents, legal guardians and grandparents of the Emmanuel Christian Community School at the first meeting of the Parents Night. The governing body of the Emmanuel Christian Community School is the Girrawheen Baptist Church. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aims of the Emmanuel Parents Group shall be:

• To promote the Christian emphasis of the School by participation where appropriate in the worship and presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and in creating a loving caring community of faith in the School.

• To create fellowship among the families of the School and to foster a close link between the School, the Church and the Community.

• To create opportunities for the School community to become more aware of the aims of Christian education.

• To be available for consultation with the Principal with the object of promoting the effectiveness of the School as a ministry of the Girrawheen Baptist Church.

• To maintain close liaison with the Principal and generally assist in promoting the interests of the School and the achievements of the objectives of the School.

• To organise parents meetings once each term for business and at least once each term specifically for prayer.

• To provide a full written report to the school Principal of the parents business meetings.

• Above all other things the “Emmanuel Parents Group” must seek God’s will for the school.

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE “EMMANUEL PARENTS GROUP” All parents, guardians and grandparents, of present students of the school are members of the Emmanuel Parent Group. Within the “Emmanuel Parent Group” will be formed a ministry team. The members of the ministry team will be elected by vote at the first parent night meeting at the commencement of each school year. The members of the Ministry Team will hold the following positions: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Prayer Convenor, Crisis Management Coordinator, Fund Raising Team Leader, Uniform Shop, Secretary, Treasurer, Second Hand Uniforms, Monday Lunch Coordinator, Hospitality, Sport Support, Costume Coordinator, Lost Property and Committee Support Group. The officers of the Ministry Team are the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. Members of the School staff and members of the School Board shall be ex-officio members of the “Emmanuel Parent Group”. Members shall continue as members of the “Emmanuel Parent Group” until the whole family cease to attend Emmanuel Christian Community School. If any member in the opinion of the “Emmanuel Parent Group” be guilty of misconduct prejudicial to the integrity of the Emmanuel Christian Community School, the “Emmanuel Parent Group” having afforded the member concerned a reasonable opportunity to be heard refer the member to the School Board for consideration to be expelled from the “Emmanuel Parent Group”. A member who is expelled ceases to be a member of the “Emmanuel Parent Group” fourteen days (14) after the day on which the decision to expel is communicated to such member.

THE MINISTRY TEAM It shall be the duty of the Ministry Team to carry into effect the decisions made by the “Emmanuel Parent Group” and to further in all ways the general aims of the “Emmanuel Parent Group”. The members of the Ministry Team shall be elected at the first parent night meeting for the ensuring calendar year. If for any reason an office becomes vacant or in the event of an office not being filled at the first parents night meeting, the Ministry Team will recommend to the School Board to fill the vacancy and such appointment shall be valid until the next yearly first parents night meeting. The criteria to meet the office of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Ministry Team will be according to clause 30 of the School Constitution. "All members of the Board shall declare that they subscribe to the Confession of Faith as set in clause 4 of the Constitution and where non-members of the Church shall provide a satisfactory letter of recommendation from the Secretary of his or her Church”.

APPOINTMENT OF THE OFFICERS OF THE EMMANUEL PARENTS GROUP Chairman

1) Chair all meetings of the Ministry Team in which he or she is present. 2) Hold all property books and records for which no other has the responsibility. 3) Perform any other duty which may be required or is deemed to be necessary due to urgency, after

liaising with the School Principal, provided always that such action which is taken without prior approval must be consistent with the aims and objectives of the School and must be subject to ratification by the Ministry Team.

4) Represents the School Principal to the parents and vice versa. Vice-Chairman

1) The Vice-Chairman shall act in the position of the Chairman whenever he or she is unable to fulfil his / her duties for whatever reason.

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Secretary 1) Maintains minutes of all meetings of the Emmanuel Parent Group. 2) Ensure that all correspondence and other action required to be taken as a result of those meetings

is carried out. 3) Ensure that appropriate notice of all meetings is given to the members. 4) Prepare in consultation with the Chairman and distribute the agenda for all meetings of the

Emmanuel Parent Group. Treasurer

1) Be responsible for the receipt of all money to be paid to or received by the Emmanuel Parent Group. 2) Pay all money received into such account or accounts as may from time to time be decided upon. 3) Maintain adequate books of account and will submit an annual report including a copy of an audited

Income and Expenditure Statement and Balance Sheet for the Emmanuel Parent Group. 4) Have custody of all books, documents and the like relating to the financial affairs of the Emmanuel

Parent Group.

EMMANUEL PARENT GROUP NOMINATION FORM - 2020 The aim of the Parent Group is to promote the Christian emphasis of the School by participation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and in creating a loving, caring community of faith in the School. Within the Emmanuel Parent Group (parents, legal guardians and grandparents of present students of the school) will be formed a ministry team. The members of the ministry team will be elected by vote at the first Parents Night meeting at the commencement of each school year. A copy of the responsibilities of each member of the team is available from the school office. The members of the ministry team will hold the following position. Please consider these positions in a prayerful manner if you decide to serve the Father and the school community. You will need to fill in the box where appropriate and hand it into the office. Please note that the following is the criteria to meet the office of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Emmanuel Parent Group or the Parent Representative at the School Board Meetings.

POSITION NAME OF PERSON NOMINATED SIGNATURE

“The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board shall declare that they subscribe to the Confession of Faith as set out in

Clause 4 of the Constitution and where non-members of the Girrawheen Baptist Church shall provide a satisfactory letter of recommendation from the Secretary of his/her own Church”

CHAIRMAN

VICE-CHAIRMAN

PRAYER CONVENOR

SECRETARY

TREASURER

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TERM DATES - 2020

TERM 1 (10 WEEKS)

SCHOOL STARTS (Staff) THURSDAY 23rd JANUARY SCHOOL STARTS (Students) MONDAY 3rd FEBRUARY PRE-PRIMARY PARENT MEETING WEDNESDAY 5th FEBRUARY GRADE 5 PARENT MEETING THURSDAY 6th FEBRUARY GRADE 6 PARENT MEETING FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY GRADE 1 PARENT MEETING TUESDAY 11th FEBRUARY KINDY KANGAROO PARENT MEETING MONDAY 10th FEBRUARY GRADE 3 PARENT MEETING WEDNESDAY 12th FEBRUARY GRADE 4 PARENT MEETING THURSDAY 13th FEBRUARY KINDY KOALA PARENT MEETING FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY GRADE 2 PARENT MEETING TUESDAY 18th FEBRUARY MAG PARENT MEETING WEDNESDAY 19th FEBRUARY LABOUR DAY MONDAY 2nd MARCH SWIMMING LESSONS (PP-YEAR 4, 6) MONDAY 17th FEB – FRIDAY 28th FEB SWIMMING LESSONS (YEAR 5) TUESDAY 3rd MARCH – FRIDAY 13th MARCH SWIMMING CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY 1st APRIL

EASTER SERVICE THURSDAY 9th APRIL END OF TERM THURSDAY 9th APRIL GOOD FRIDAY FRIDAY 10th APRIL

TERM 2 (10 WEEKS)

SECOND TERM STARTS TUESDAY 28th APRIL ANZAC SERVICE THURSDAY 30th APRIL NAPLAN MONDAY 4th MAY – THURSDAY 7th MAY NETBALL CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY 13th MAY AFL CARNIVAL THURSDAY 21st MAY WA DAY MONDAY 1st JUNE PHOTO DAY (KINDY KANGAROO – YEAR 3) WEDNESDAY 10th JUNE PHOTO DAY (KINDY KOALA, YEAR 4-6, MAG) THURSDAY 11th JUNE SOCCER CARNIVAL THURSDAY 18th JUNE SECOND TERM ENDS THURSDAY 2nd JULY STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FRIDAY 3rd JULY

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TERM 3 (10 WEEKS)

STAFF CSA CONFERENCE MONDAY 20th JULY STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TUESDAY 21st JULY THIRD TERM STARTS WEDNESDAY 22nd JULY WHOLE SCHOOL MID-TERM BREAK MONDAY 24th AUGUST BASKETBALL CARNIVAL THURSDAY 13th AUGUST CROSS COUNTRY THURSDAY 17th SEPTEMBER THIRD TERM ENDS THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER STAFF DEVELOPMENT FRIDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER

TERM 4 (8 WEEKS)

FOURTH TERM STARTS MONDAY 12th OCTOBER JUMPS & THROWS WEDNESDAY 21st OCTOBER FACTION CARNIVAL FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER SCHOOL CONCERT THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER END OF SCHOOL YEAR FRIDAY 4th DECEMBER

SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY 7th DECEMBER 2020 – STAFF ON PD SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED FROM MONDAY 14th DECEMBER 2020 TO FRIDAY 11th JANUARY 2021

SCHOOL OFFICE WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY 14th JANUARY 2021 *Disclaimer: These dates are correct at time of printing, but may be subject to change. Please refer to Newsletter for up to date changes.

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APPENDIX 1 GENERIC PHOTOGRAPH DISCLAIMER

Name of child:________________________ Class:___________________

Parents acknowledge and accept that the EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL and its agents and employees may use photographs and/or audiovisuals of the students and/or their work involved in EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL - based activities for use in any publication, on display boards, in any electronic form or media or for any EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL use whatsoever, and I/We fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this release.

Parents hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs, electronic images or final compositions that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether those uses is known to them or unknown, and waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or relating to the use of photographs or other audiovisual images.

Parents hereby agree to release, defend, and hold harmless EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL and its agents or employees, including any firm publishing and/or distributing the finished product in whole or in part, whether on paper or via electronic media, from and against any claims, damages or liability arising from or related to the use of the photographs, including but not limited to any misuse, distortion, blurring, alteration, optical illusion or use in composite form, either intentionally or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in taking, processing, reduction or production of the finished product, its publication or distribution.

Signed:___________________ Print Name:____________________ Date:________

Signed:___________________ Print Name:______________________ Date:______

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APPENDIX 2 PARENT AUTHORISATION FORM

Documents

PARENTS HANDBOOK PRIMARY 2020 - Emmanuel Christian … · 2020. 12. 12. · 1 EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARENTS HANDBOOK (KINDY TO 6) PARENTS HANDBOOK PRIMARY 2020 ‘The