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Contents
Junior School information booklet 2020
Welcome 02-04 General information 28-29
Head of School Co-curricular activities
Deputy Head of School (Primary) Communication
Head of Gawura Progress reports
Emergency contact with parents
Emergency drill procedures
Getting off to a great start 05-07
Rule enforcement and discipline
Commencement times in the first week School photographs
2020 term dates and holidays
Camp Australia 30
Daily and weekly timetable 08-09 Before and after school care and holiday care
Getting in touch 10-11 The Raise Responsibility 31
Who and when to make contact Discipline System
Visitor lanyards
Junior School program 32-36
Key contacts in the Junior School 12-13 Academic Curriculum
City links and excursions
Learning Framework
Guide to wearing the school uniform 14-15 Specialised Learning
Gifted education
Reporting
SACS Character Strengths 16-17
Chapel and Christian Development program
The Mandarin Program
Parent Portal 18-24 Music
Outdoor education
How to log in and change your contact details
Sport
Steps to update your child’s medical details
Sport schedule in 2020 37-39
Student wellbeing 25
Association of Parents and Friends 40
General information 26-27
School times and attendance
Student late arrivals and early departures Community events in 2020 41
Student absentee telephone line
School and Junior School office hours
Leave of absence The St Andrew’s Cathedral 42-44
Canteen School Foundation
Lost property The Gawura Scholarship Fund
Public transport information and Opal cards SACS Building Fund
Laptops and stationery Heath Bursary Fund
Australian Sports Foundation
Become involved in our SACS community
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Head of School
welcome
Welcome to the journey which is St Andrew’s Cathedral School 2020!
Mrs Robson is also formally trained in My visits to the Junior School show
gifted education through Professor calm and ordered learning, with a
Miraca Gross’ GERRIC Unit at the good deal of engagement and indeed
University of NSW. joy in being there displayed by our
students. All are very well cared for by
In addition to all these attributes,
our class teachers, our specialised
Mrs Robson has taught successfully
education staff who deal with
from Kindergarten to Year 12 in a range
giftedness, disabilities and English as a
of subjects, most notably in the
second language, and by our pastoral
International Baccalaureate Diploma
programs. Student wellbeing is in the
Psychology where her academic
hands of our Wellbeing Coordinator
results were the best at St Paul’s
and our two Junior School
Grammar School. She understands the
psychologists supported by class
K-12 continuum and issues of transition
teachers. There is a vibrant
to high school. She also produced and
co-curricular, sporting and outdoor
directed several highly successful
education program, which endeavours
school musicals. She has an advanced
to deal holistically with our young
understanding of integrating the
Welcome Christian faith through the whole
people as we assist them to flourish.
Our goal is that they flourish in terms
school and worked extensively with
Since the beginning of 2011, our of Jesus’ purpose: “I have come that
the Anglican Education Commission to
Deputy Head of School K-6 and you may have life, and life to the full”
that very effect at Broughton Anglican
Head of Junior School has been – John 10:10.
College and here at St Andrew’s.
Mrs Rhonda Robson, formerly Head
of Junior School and Deputy Principal In addition to all her school successes,
at Broughton Anglican College in Mrs Robson lectured and tutored for a
Menangle. Prior to Broughton, number of years part-time in
Mrs Robson was School Counsellor psychology at the University of
Dr John Collier
and Gifted and Talented Coordinator Western Sydney.
Head of St Andrew’s Cathedral School
at St Paul’s Grammar School. Since Mrs Robson’s arrival nine years
She has a tremendous capacity to ago, the Junior School has more than
accept a huge and varied workload doubled in size and is flourishing. She
and fulfil the tasks very well. Particularly has transformed the teaching and
helpful are her intimate knowledge of learning practices, successfully
the International Baccalaureate Primary improving the levels of Literacy and
Years Programme, which is widely Numeracy in particular. The impact of
regarded as international best practice this strategy is visible in quality
in primary education, the principles teaching methodologies, and
which she has weaved into the impressive NAPLAN results. The Junior
educational framework of St Andrew’s. School is a happy, vibrant and thriving
Her people skills and insight based on part of the whole school of
her training and experience as a St Andrew’s Cathedral School.
psychologist, and her extensive track
record in gifted education have set her
up to be a transformative leader.
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Head of Junior School
welcome
We are keen to develop the Heart, Mind and Life
I am in Teacher ‘Heaven’, my staff are In 2020 we look forward to many new
of the highest quality and provide a and innovative opportunities. We will
safe and secure educational continue to offer broad curriculum
environment in which children can options as well as purposeful subject
flourish. Any new students will quickly specialisation. We are excited about
feel they belong. the introduction of specialist Literacy,
Numeracy and Technology Integrators
What a joyous place our Junior School to support our teachers with
is. St Andrew’s Cathedral School has evidence-based teaching and learning
long been known as the School of practices. We have a wide range of
heart in the heart of the city. It is well sporting, camping, musical and drama
known for its happy, calm and friendly opportunities which will undoubtedly
environment enriched by a very strong bring important life development skills
focus on positive psychology, to all students involved. It is also the
genuinely caring for both the staff and year of the Junior School Musical,
students’ wellbeing. Our wonderful which promises to be a wonderful
school continues to thrive and prosper. community event.
Welcome to 2020. I pray that the holiday break is restful
We strive to develop the whole child,
I am extremely proud their heart, mind and life. We have for all and look forward to seeing each
and honoured to oversee focused on developing their character of you at the commencement of the
2020 school year. May God keep you
this wonderful Junior through our wellbeing programs which
and your families safe over Christmas
nurture specific character strengths
School under the based upon our foundational Christian and ready for a wonderful year of
leadership of Dr John values. We nurture minds with quality learning, laughing and living in 2020.
Collier. I truly love teaching practices driven by our quality
teaching staff. We are innovative in
my job.
how we utilise student data and set
goals to improve learning for our
I particularly cherish the students. We work as a team to
opportunity to assist in determine the best strategies and Mrs Rhonda Robson
the development of programs for learning for our students. Deputy Head of School (Primary)
We have enjoyed the greatest
our most precious academic growth compared to similar
resource – children. schools, as measured by NAPLAN and
UNSW ICAS results.
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Head of Gawura
welcome
Gawura is our school within a school
Gawura is a wonderful social justice Wiradjuri language is taught in both the
initiative of St Andrew’s Cathedral Gawura School and the Junior School,
School. It is largely funded by the a united language and cultural
Federal Government and is now in program designed to better understand
it’s 14th year of operation. In 2020 our First Nation people.
we have 33 students enrolled in
We are extremely proud of our Gawura
Gawura K-6.
School, and we value our productive
Each student undertakes not only partnership that exists between our
academic studies in Gawura but will be students, staff and parents in both the
learning cultural language from the Gawura School and the Junior School
Wiradjuri nation. The students will also of St Andrew’s Cathedral School.
be attending cultural excursions where
we will have the benefit of CAP
indigenous elders lead our students
through their land and share traditional
stories and wisdom from past and
present times. Mr John Ralph
St Andrew’s Cathedral Head of Gawura
Last year Gawura students from K-12
Gawura School is a along with five parents attended a day
separate school for local of cultural learning on Sydney Harbour
Aboriginal and Torres with the Indigenous crew from Tribal
Warrior. The students learnt about life
Strait Islander children. around the harbour prior to European
settlement and Elders shared traditional
stories as we disembarked on Clark
Island. We also toured International
Towers at Barangaroo where Aunty
Glenda shared stories of this amazing
Aboriginal woman.
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Getting off
to a great start
Important information for the start of the year
Dear one and all,
I know that we have only Parent lanyards
just finished our school Parent Passes will be
year but I thought I would handed out to parents
give you some details in the week from the
28 January 2020.
on the start of the 2020
school year. Please bring photo ID
and you will be able
We would like all parents and students to utilise your existing
to have easy access to the information lanyard.
regarding the start of the school year, New lanyards can be
which applies specifically to them. sourced from reception
Therefore, I have organised the details by showing your pass.
in Year groups and given a brief
summary of the calendar for the last
week of the holidays and the first week
of Term 1.
If there are any questions related
to the commencement of the year,
please do not hesitate to contact the
Junior School Reception 02 9009 5442
or jscreption@sacs.nsw.edu.au
after 21 January 2020.
Finally, our wonderful P&F will
provide a welcome cup of coffee
or tea for parents dropping their
children off on 28 and 29 January
in the Square.
Mrs Rhonda Robson
Deputy Head of School (Primary)
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Student
commencement dates
Week 1 and 2 important information in 2020
Tuesday 28 January 2020 Thursday 30 January 2020 Foundation Uniform Store
Holiday hours
Kindergarten only Kindergarten
Half Day 8.35am – 12pm Half Day 8.35am – 12.00pm Monday 20 - Friday 24 January
(9am - 4pm)
All Kindergarten students are to meet Years 1 - 6
in the Foyer of St Andrew’s House Full Day 8.35am – 3.10pm
Term 1, Week 1 - opening hours
between 8.15am and 8.35am. Parents
are welcome to accompany their child All students from K-6 are to wear Tuesday 28 - Friday 31 January
to the classroom with the teachers their full sports uniforms. (8am - 3.30pm)
if they wish.
The Association of Parents and
Term 1, Week 2 -
Friends (P&F) will be welcoming all Friday 31 January 2020
(Regular opening hours)
new and returning families with an
8am-10.30am coffee in K–6 Monday (8am - 3.30pm)
Sydney Square. Full Day 8.35am – 3.10pm
Wednesday (8am - 3.30pm)
New parents lanyards will be available Pick up in the foyer
from the Ground Floor Sports Centre. Thursday (8am - 3.30pm)
Monday 3 February 2020
Wednesday 29 January 2020
For uniform fittings, please
make an appointment with the
Kindergarten Full Day K – 6
Foundation Uniform Store
Half Day 8.35am – 12pm
ONLINE APPOINTMENTS ONLY.
Parents can bring students straight to Wednesday 5 February 2020
www.schoolinterviews.com.au
the Kindergarten classrooms between (Event code agd2a)
8.15am and 8.35am. Meet the Teacher Evening
If you have any questions with regards
Years 1 - 6 to your online booking call us on:
Full Day 8.30am – 3.10pm 02 9286 9547
Years 1 – 6 are to meet in the
Cathedral at 8.30am for an assembly.
Parents are welcome to accompany
their child, if they wish. There will be a
brief welcome to the year and
introduction to staff. Students can be
picked up at the end of the school day
from the Foyer at 3.10pm.
The Association of Parents and
Friends (P&F) will be welcoming all
new and returning families with an
8am-10.30am coffee in
Sydney Square.
New parents lanyards will be available
from the Ground Floor Sports Centre.
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2020
term dates
Term dates and holiday dates
Date Term 1
Tuesday 21 - Friday 24 January Staff Development Days
Monday 27 January Australia Day Holiday (school closed)
Tuesday 28 January Term 1 commences for Kindergarten (8.35am - 12noon)
Wednesday 29 January Term 1 commences for Years 1-6
Wednesday 8 April Term 1 concludes for all students
Term 2 Term 2
Date Term 2
Monday 27 April Staff Development Day
Tuesday 28 April Term 2 commences for all students
Monday 8 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday (school closed)
Friday 26 June Term 2 concludes for all students
Term 3 Term 3
Date Term 3
Monday 20 - Tuesday 21 July Staff Development Days
Wednesday 22 July Term 3 commences for all students
Thursday 24 September Term 3 concludes for Years K - 6
Friday 25 September Staff Development Day
Term 4 Term 4
Date Term 4
Monday 12 October Term 4 commences for all students
Thursday 3 December Term 4 concludes for all students
Friday 4 December Staff Development Day
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Daily
timetable
Infants (K-2), Stage 2 (3-4), Stage 3 (5-6)
Infants (K - 2) Stage 2 (3 - 4) Stage 3 (5-6)
8.35 – 8.50 Assembly, Fitness 8.35 – 8.50 Assembly, Fitness 8.35 – 8.50 Assembly, Fitness
and Roll Call and Roll Call and Roll Call
8.50 – 9.20 Class 8.50 – 9.20 Class 8:50 – 9.20 Class
9.20 – 9.50 Class 9.20 – 9.50 Class 9.20 – 9.50 Class
9.50 – 10.20 Class 9.50 – 10.20 Class 9.50 – 10.20 Class
10.20 – 10.50 Class 10.20 –10.50 Class 10.20 – 10.50 Class
10.50 –11.20 Class 10.50 – 11.00 Eat in class 10.50 – 11:20 Class
11.20 – 11.30 Eat in class 11.00 – 11.30 Play 11.20 – 11.50 Class
11.30 – 12.00 Play 11.30 – 12.00 Class 11.50 – 12.00 Eat in class
12.00 – 12.30 Class 12.00 – 12.30 Class 12.00 –12.30 Play
12.30 – 1.00 Class 12.30 – 1.00 Class 12.30 – 1.00 Class
1.00 – 1.05 Eat in class 1.00 – 1.30 Class 1.00 – 1.30 Class
1.05 – 1.35 Play 1.30 – 1.35 Eat in class 1.30 – 2.00 Class
1.35 – 2.05 Class 1.35 – 2.05 Play 2.00 – 2.05 Eat in class
2.05 – 2.35 Class 2.05 – 2.35 Class 2.05 – 2.35 Play
2.35 – 3.05 Class 2.35 – 3.05 Class 2.35 – 3.05 Class
3.05 – 3.10 Afternoon roll pack up 3.05 – 3.10 Afternoon roll pack up 3.05 – 3.10 Afternoon roll pack up
8 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020Weekly
timetable
In-school and before and after school events
Please note on Thursdays Junior School students need to wear full sports uniforms.
Weekly Events Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Before School Care
6.30 – 8.00am
Before school Library Book Club Choristers Choristers Music Craft
Groups Junior Choir (Year 3-6)
(Year 3-6) Junior Tuned
Percussion Infants Choir
(Year 4-6)
Morning session
I nfant Fellowship
LUNCH Infants LUNCH Infants LUNCH Infants LUNCH Infants LUNCH Infants
IMPACT
Stage 2 Fellowship
LUNCH Stage 2 LUNCH Stage 2 LUNCH Stage 2 LUNCH Stage 2 LUNCH Stage 2
COMET
tage 3 Fellowship
S
LUNCH Stage 3 LUNCH Stage 3 LUNCH Stage 3 LUNCH Stage 3 LUNCH Stage 3
BIBLE BLAST
Middle session
fternoon tea
A fternoon tea
A Afternoon tea Afternoon tea Afternoon tea Afternoon tea
Infants Infants Infants Infants Infants Infants
fternoon tea
A Afternoon tea Afternoon tea Afternoon tea Afternoon tea
Stage 2 Stage 2 Stage 2 Stage 2 Sport Stage 2
fternoon tea
A Afternoon tea Afternoon tea Afternoon tea Afternoon tea
Stage 3 Stage 3 Stage 3 Stage 3 Stage 3
Afternoon session 2.00-2.30 Junior
Chapel Band IPSHA Debating
(auditioned)
Chapel weekly
(2.40pm)
Junior Chamber
After School Homework Club Junior Training
Homework Club Choristers Group
Groups 3.10pm Strings
(invitation only)
After School Care
Junior Extension
until 6pm Junior String ASSISA Sport
Musical Rehearsal Music Maestros Wind and Brass
Orchestra Coaching
(invitation only)
Junior Rock Band
Junior Band Theatresports
(Auditioned)
ISA Debating
Theatresports
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 9Getting in
Touch
Who and when to make contact
Rationale We will maintain confidentiality where • O
nly contact staff members during
appropriate, releasing information on a office hours (Monday – Friday,
All communication between “need to know” basis to staff. If parents 8am-5pm). Please refrain from
members of the St Andrew’s have a specific request regarding the contacting staff on their mobile
Cathedral School extent of access to information given, that phone outside these hours.
request should be made known at the
community, including staff, time of contact. Hierarchy of contact
parents, carers and students, The following guide for parents and
Members of staff will endeavour to return
should reflect the school’s phone calls and/or emails within two carers indicates the best manner in
values of grace, integrity working days. Please be aware that it is which to direct specific issues related to
and justice. The school school policy that teachers will not the welfare of your child:
encourages parents leave classes to receive or return calls
or conduct interviews. Academic issues
to be actively involved in
The school is committed to attempting
their children’s education K-6
to resolve issues of concern speedily for
and in the school generally, parents. Often the incompleteness of
Class Teacher
believing that involvement information, or the multiple demands on
enhances student learning. people’s time prevents an immediate Grade Leader
resolution. Parents are asked for their
For this reason, the school Curriculum Coordinator
patience in following through matters.
places great emphasis on
Deputy Head of Junior School
the establishment and
What does the school (Teaching & Learning)
maintenance of effective
channels of communication
expect of parents? Deputy Head of School (Primary)
with parents. Our Communication – parents should: Head of School
procedures will be • Direct their concerns to the
appropriate staff member as outlined
characterised by fairness, Pastoral/wellbeing issues
in the hierarchy (see graphic right);
mutual respect and a spirit
• Make an appointment in advance
of cooperation in resolving K-6
when seeking personal
issues and concerns. communication with staff;
Class Teacher
• Approach matters in a calm
Grade Leader
What can parents expect and rational manner, ensuring
of the school? interactions result in a clear path Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral)
to resolution;
We are committed to preserving a safe Deputy Head of School (Primary)
• Provide contact details so we
learning environment where individual
can call or email you within two Head of School
rights are respected and our school
working days;
community works together for a
common purpose. We are committed • Communicate any extremely While it may seem quicker to go to the
to dealing sensitively with parents and important matter in writing to higher authority in a sequence it is usually
carers and will respond as quickly as is ensure all the details of the matter more appropriate to start with the person
can be fully understood; who knows the student or the details of the
practical to all matters.
incident best. Only if the matter cannot be
resolved at the initial level should it progress
through the hierarchy of responses.
10 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020Getting in Visiting procedures
Touch
Before 9am and after 5pm
Who and when to make contact Parents should wear a Parent Lanyard
when visiting St Andrew’s House and
accompanying their child onto the
campus. These are given to registered
parents and carers at the start of the
school year. (See page 5 for the
Common courtesy Media release consent parents lanyards section).
The school values its relationships with Parents can request that their child’s
parents but cannot accommodate image does not appear in any marketing
aggressive or rude behaviour by either or media materials by contacting the
Parent
parents or visitors. Where behaviour Registrar Mr Bruce Perry. Please email
Valid 2020
becomes aggressive or rude, the person bperry@sacs.nsw.edu.au
in question may be asked to leave the
Parent Name
school grounds and/or may be referred
to the Head of School.
Between 9am and 5pm
arents should make an appointment
P
in advance with the relevant staff
member or department, sign in/out at
Reception and wear a Visitor Lanyard
while on the school premises. A staff
representative should meet the parent
at Reception. The only exception is
when the parent is heading directly to
the Uniform Shop, After School Care
or the Health Centre on
Level 6 of SAH.
School events
For school events which involve
multiple visitors (such as parent
teacher meetings or social functions),
parents do not need to report to
Reception or wear a lanyard. Clear
signage will be displayed at the
entrances to the school and staff and/
or student representatives will be on
hand to assist in directing visitors to
and from the event venue.
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 11Key Key Staff
Dr John Collier
Ms Dorene Chua
Accounts Department
9009 5400
contacts Head of School
9286 9588
JCollier@sacs.nsw.edu.au
dchua@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Larissa Taylor
Uniform Store Manager
Mrs Rhonda Robson
Who and when to Deputy Head of School (Primary)
9286 9547
make contact 9286 9556 Canteen
Online lunch orders
rrobson@sacs.nsw.edu.au
https://quickcliq.com.au
Mr Selwyn Wu
Camp Australia
Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral)
Before & after school care,
9009 5442
Vacation care
• C
ontact the class swu@sacs.nsw.edu.au
1300 105 343
teacher regarding
www.campaustralia.com.au
school work, Mrs Emily Edwards
Deputy Head of Junior School (Teaching)
progress, pastoral 9009 5442
Ms Lyn Jarvis
Director of Community Engagement
care, reports etc. eedwards@sacs.nsw.edu.au
9009 5431
ljarvis@sacs.nsw.edu.au
• C
ontact Junior Junior School
School Reception for Key Contacts
everyday logistical Other staff in the
matters, attendance, Junior School Reception Junior School include
Junior School Administration
travel passes, bus
9009 5442
incidents, co-curricular, (for all Junior School staff)
Mrs Nicole Abbott
Junior School Administration
excursions, events, jsreception@sacs.nsw.edu.au and Reception
lost property nabbott@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Ms Debbie Banks
• C
ontact the Personal Assistant to Mrs Deborah Bennett
Mrs Rhonda Robson Teacher Librarian
Music Department dbennett@sacs.nsw.edu.au
9286 9556
regarding private dbanks@sacs.nsw.edu.au
tuition, music Mrs Lucy Birts
Mrs Patricia Williamson Classroom Teacher
ensembles, Gifted Coordinator
Main School Reception
performances, – Ground Floor lbirts@sacs.nsw.au
tours, concerts and 9286 9500
Mr Jim Boddy
instrument hire twilliamson@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Science Teacher Stage 3
jboddy@sacs.nsw.edu.au
• C
ontact the main Mrs Rosemary Latter
Ms Danielle Hillier
school Reception School Nurses
Ms Annique Botta
PDHPE Teacher
for absentee or late 9286 9570 Abotta@sacs.nsw.edu.au
notifications. rlatter@sacs.nsw.edu.au Ms Angela Burrell
dhillier@sacs.nsw.edu.au Grade Two Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Mrs Alison Matthews aburrell@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Music Department
Dr Kaye Chalwell
9286 9537
Classroom Teacher
amatthews@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Mathematics Coordinator
kchalwell@sacs.nsw.edu.au
12 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020Mr Craig Collier Ms Bronwyn Lee Mrs Jenny Ralph
PDHPE Teacher Junior School Counsellor Specialised Learning Teacher
ccollier@sacs.nsw.edu.au blee@sacs.nsw.au jralph@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Mr James Leedow
Mrs Nicole Cotter Mrs Lynn Reddy
Classroom Teacher
Teacher Librarian Grade One Leader
jleedow@sacs.nsw.edu.au
ncotter@sacs.nsw.edu.au Classroom Teacher
lreddy@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Claire Linnett
Mrs Miriam Daly
Kindergarten Grade Leader
Christian Education Coordinator Mr Tim Ryman
Classroom Teacher
Visual Arts Teacher Technology Coordinator
clinnett@sacs.nsw.edu.au
mdaly@sacs.nsw.edu.au tryman@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Pam Love
Ms Cathy Dangar Mrs Joy Rohrlach
Grade Four Leader
Specialised Learning Coordinator K-6 Grade Five Leader
Classroom Teacher
cdangar@sacs.nsw.edu.au Classroom Teacher
plove@sacs.nsw.edu.au
jrohrlach@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Cathy Doherty
Miss Erin McCormic
Junior School Administration Mrs Kate Robertson
Specialised Learning Teacher
and Reception Head of Music K-6
emccormic@sacs.nsw.edu.au
cdoherty@sacs.nsw.edu.au krobertson@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Mr Ben Milis
Mrs Linda Doyle Miss Melanie Sharp
Music and Drama Teacher
Specialised Learning, Teacher’s Aide Classroom Teacher
bmilis@sacs.nsw.edu.au
ldoyle@sacs.nsw.edu.au msharp@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Susanne Moffatt
Mr Tony Dunseath Ms Emily Sze
Coordinator of Curriculum K-6
Junior School Sports and Co-curricular Classroom Teacher
smoffatt@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Coordinator esze@sacs.nsw.edu.au
tdunseath@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Ms Michaela Munden
Miss Alix Vanny
Classroom Teacher
Mr Rhys Finemore Classroom Teacher
mmunden@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Grade Three Teacher avanny@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Classroom Teacher
Mr Daniel Murray Mrs Bronwyn Wake
rfinemore@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Classroom Teacher Junior School Counsellor
dmurray@sacs.nsw.edu.au and Wellbeing Coordinator
Mrs Katharine Groves
bwake@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Classroom Teacher
Mrs Emma Newling
kgroves@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Christian DevelopmentTeacher Miss Lucy Whelan
enewling@sacs.nsw.edu.au Classroom Teacher
Mr Andrew Holland
lwhelan@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Classroom Teacher Miss Rebecca Newman
aholland@sacs.nsw.edu.au Classroom Teacher Mrs Suzanne Riley
rnewman@sacs.nsw.edu.au Specialised Learning Assistant
Mrs Naomi Johnson
sriley@sacs.nsw.edu.au
Specialised Learning, Teacher’s Aide Mr Matthew Noble
njohnson@sacs.nsw.edu.au Classroom Teacher Mrs Daniela Giannini
mnoble@sacs.nsw.edu.au Specialised Learning
Miss Natalie Jones
Administration Assistant
Classroom Teacher Mrs Harriet O’Donnell dgiannini@sacs.nsw.edu.au
njones@sacs.nsw.edu.au Classroom Teacher
and SRC Coordinator
Mr Nigel Kleinveldt hodonnell@sacs.nsw.edu.au
School Staff Chaplain
nkleinveldt@sacs.nsw.edu.au Ms Katrina O’Malley
Grade Six Leader
Mr Jonathan Larkin Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher komalley@sacs.nsw.edu.au
jlarkin@sacs.nsw.edu.au
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 13A guide to wearing
the school uniform
Junior School Years K - 6
Junior School Summer Uniform Junior School Summer Uniform Junior School Winter Uniform
with Blazer with Blazer
Without exception, all students are to
conform to the following uniform
requirements in order to ensure the
highest possible standard of dress.
All items of uniform are to be purchased
from the Foundation Uniform Store.
Footwear is available from the Uniform
Store or may be purchased elsewhere
to school requirements.
All articles of clothing are to be
clearly labelled and kept in good order.
Blazers are to be dry cleaned/washed
and repaired at the end of each term.
The wearing of rings or other items of
jewellery is not permitted except the
School and House badge, plus special
badges denoting school position eg.
School Captain, Vice-Captain, Captain
of Music and House Captain. All
badges are to be worn on the left
Junior School Summer Sport Uniform Junior School Winter Sport Uniform
side of the blazer.
Worn on Thursdays Worn on Thursdays
14 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020A guide to wearing
the school uniform
Junior School Years K - 6
Please note
Information regarding our school
uniform, PE uniforms, sporting
team uniforms and dress code can
be found in the Student Diary
or on SACSConnect:
sacsconnect
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 15SACS
Character Strengths
Key attributes of learners at St Andrew’s Cathedral School
In the light of Christ, we
strive for students to have:
• Hearts that love,
• Minds that grow and
• Lives that give.
Grateful
Servant Open
Courageous Hearted Minded
Reflective Knowledgeable
Principled Caring
Heart
Mind
Thinking Inquiring
Life
Self
Controlled
Persistent
Communicative
Balanced
Hopeful
16 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020SACS
Character Strengths
Key attributes of learners at St Andrew’s
Heart Mind Life
We love because he first Do not conform to the pattern I have come that they may
loved us. – 1 John 4:19 of this world, but be transformed have life, and have it to the full.
by the renewing of your mind. – John 10:10
Caring – Romans 12:2
We are kind, friendly and forgiving. Hopeful
We show love for all people just as Knowledgeable We have a positive outlook on life as
Jesus showed his love for us. We enjoy learning new things in we have meaning and purpose. We
many areas. We engage with expect the best for the future and
Have you been a good friend?
significant issues and seek to have plans to accomplish our goals.
Grateful understand them deeply. What plans do you have?
We are thankful for everything we What have you learnt?
have. We show gratitude to God and Self Controlled
others for what we have received. Thinking We are disciplined, respectful and
We make good decisions by thinking organised. We work towards our goals
How have you shown your
carefully. We solve problems critically and can eliminate distractions.
appreciation?
and creatively. We set our minds to How have you shown self control?
Principled think on noble things.
We are trustworthy and act with Can you think of a better, smarter or Persistent
honesty, fairness and justice. We more creative way? We don’t give up. We have a growth
take responsibility for our actions mindset and enthusiastically strive for
and their consequences. Inquiring excellence in all that we do.
Do you take responsibility for We are curious and ask good How are you working hard towards
your actions? questions. We wonder about things your goals?
and enthusiastically search for truth
Courageous with others and on our own. Balanced
We explore new things with What questions do you need to ask? We keep a well-balanced life to be at
confidence and determination. our best and for the good of others. We
We are resourceful and resilient in Open Minded use our time well for learning, play and
the face of challenge and change. We are open to new ideas and ways of rest and look after our wellbeing.
We speak up for what’s right. doing things. We listen with respect and How are you looking after yourself?
How have you faced your challenges? critically appreciate the values, views
and traditions of others. We consider Communicative
Servant Hearted how Christian perspectives interact with We express ourselves confidently and
We put others first. We are humble, other perspectives. creatively. We listen to other points of
selfless and responsible. We use our How have you considered other views? view and respond effectively and
gifts and abilities to help others. respectfully. We build each other up
How have you helped? Reflective with encouraging words.
We understand our strengths and What encouraging things have
weaknesses to improve. We strive you said?
to be wise and discerning, learn
from our mistakes and consider the
feedback of others.
How have you learned from mistakes?
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 17Parent Portal
Your one-stop platform to access information
about St Andrew’s Cathedral School
Please sign up before your child starts school!
Parent Portal login details will be available before school commences.
Look out for your reminder email in January 2020!
4 Single sign-on 4 School calendar events
Portal features The single sign-on allows you to Shows all events (K-12) from the current
log in once. day until the end of the school’s
Help with these features calendar year.
can be found in the 4 School directory
YouTube Help videos. 4 Assessment task calendar
This feature will help you find a staff
member by name, department or role. This calendar displays all Year 7-12
These are screen assessments.
recordings of how to 4 Quick link tiles
use the different These tiles will link you to the most
4 Update contact details
features within the commonly accessed areas of SACS A quick and easy way to update your
communications including; email or phone details in Edumate.
Parent Portal. Access
the Parent Portal Help • Newsletters
videos at
4 Update medical information
• Canteen and immunisations
• Uniform Store Accessible by laptop or desktop devices
https://bit.ly/2Cbj5sq
only. Having these details completed for
• Junior School each student is a legislative requirement.
• School interviews
4 Events and bookings
• Paying fees
Connect to the Events page of the SACS
• Friendship Groups, Map and Chat website, where you can get more
information about upcoming events and
make bookings.
18 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020Portal features
Log-in steps Access the Parent Portal via
the emailed link New link to videos:
You will receive an email from the
Access the Parent school which will contain the link to https://bit.ly/2Cbj5sq
Portal via the the Parent Portal and your personal
log-in details. Click on the link in the
SACS website email and utilise the provided log-in
4 Social media
information to access the Portal. Connect directly to SACS pages, on:
he Portal links (Staff, Parent
T
1 Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and
and Student) can be found in the Google Instagram.
top-right corner of the SACS
website (www.sacs.nsw.edu.au) Go to Google.com on your device
and search “SACS Portal”. It will be 4 Newsfeeds and community
2 the first item that comes up in results. announcements
Select ‘Parent Portal’
Announcement Bar, Junior School,
3 Portal Landing Page
Middle School and Senior College
Newsfeeds.
4
Parent Portal Home Page
4 Associated websites
1 These tabs (found at the top of the
homepage) will quickly link you to other
SACS websites: Kirrikee, Gawura and
Old Andreans Association.
4 Academic and pastoral
information
This will take you to Edumate, our main
student management database. It is
only available when the Parent Portal is
accessed via Desktop or Laptop devices.
2 4 Friendship tile
Welcome to the new opt-in Friendship
List. By default, you are opted-out. Click
on the tile for more information.
4 Friendship map
You will be given access to the
Friendship Map once you have opted-in
to the Friendship List.
3
4 Forms and search facility
Search for important documents
and forms.
4 Policy document library
This is a library for School Policy
documents. It contains information
4 on student conduct, uniforms and
other policies.
Please note – There are key differences
between navigating the Parent Portal on
Mobile and Desktop devices.
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 19Parent Portal trouble-shooting
Why haven’t I got access to log in?
1 I don’t have my username.
From the portal landing page, after clicking ‘Parents’, a
dialogue box appears where you should enter your log-in details.
You received your username in your original welcome email
from the school. If you don’t have/didn’t receive your username,
there is also a ‘forgot username’ link, please email:
enrolments@sacs.nsw.edu.au
2 I forgot my password.
When you have opened the portal landing page, select ‘Parent
Portal’. After clicking ‘Parents’ and where you type in your log in
details, you are presented with a ‘Forgot Password’ link. You will
need your username to request a new password.
If you don’t have your username, see point 1 – ‘I don’t have my
username’. Enter your username and select either email or phone.
The password will be sent.
Once you receive it, enter the activation code sent to you
in the space required. If you never received an email or text, see
point 4 – ‘I have my username but didn’t receive an email or SMS’.
After typing in the activation code, you can choose
a new password. You are ready to now log in.
3 How do I change my password?
If you want to change your password within the parent portal,
click ‘reset password’ in the top left corner of the home page.
If you want to change your password from the portal landing
page, but do not have a current email or phone number in
Edumate, see point 4 -
‘I have my username but didn’t receive an email or SMS’.
4 I have my username, but didn’t receive an 5 ow can I change my email address
H
email or SMS (my current phone/email isn’t or phone number?
in the school database).
This is the same process as point 4 –
You will need to contact the Enrolments Department to have ‘I have my username, but didn’t receive an email
your details in Edumate updated, please email: or SMS’.
enrolments@sacs.nsw.edu.au
20 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020Medical form
How to update student details
Please complete before your child starts school!
How to update The Edumate My Details screen allows
parents and guardians to update their
PLEASE NOTE: This is the first
iteration of an electronic update
your contact details own details and the details of any of to the My Details form and as such,
their children who attend the school. it isn’t yet supported on tablets or
and your child’s From here you are able to update phones. In order to ensure a smooth
medical details. personal details, work information experience in entering your details,
and your child’s medical details. Once it is best to use your PC or Macintosh
updated the details will be sent to desktop or laptop and the following
appropriate school staff for approval. supported web browsers:
Google Chrome, Firefox and
Parent Portal login details will be
Safari web browsers.
available from before school
commences. Look out for your
reminder email in January 2020!
B A
1. Accessing the A. Clicking on the user photo
in the top right of the screen
“My Details” screen
B. If you have not updated your contact
rom the Edumate Home screen
F details within the past 12 months,
you are able to get to the My Details there will be a reminder message
screen via any of the below methods: you can also click.
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 212. My details 2
The “My details” screen will have
a number of different tabs:
A. Personal
B. Work
C. Relationships
D. My Child Details (including medical)
*
*D
on’t forget to click each tab!
especially the ‘My Child Details’
to update medical information.
A B C D
3. Submitting details 3
A
DO NOT SUBMIT UNTIL:
Please note a ‘submit’ is FINAL and
should be only done when all changes
on all four of the above tabs (Personal,
Work, Relationships and My Child
Details) are complete for all children.
You can submit via either of these
buttons.
A. O
range square located at top right
hand corner of page.
B. W
hite bar located at the base of page.
Update the information for all
of your children and click submit B
only after you have satisfactorily
completed the details for all children,
otherwise it will lock you out of doing
any more changes (as it goes into an
approval status for internal SACS
administration).
4. Relationships 4
Relationships is a read only screen –
there is a text box where any request
you have for updated relationship details
can be sent to the school for approval.
For any incorrect information eg. an
emergency contact change, please
type in the description box.
22 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 20205. My child details 5
A. Y
ou can update information on the
children you have attending the
school.
B. S
elect which child’s information
you wish to update by clicking
on their name.
A B
6. Medical Information 6
Enter the fields below to update
your information, then scroll to
access Medical Information.
7. LIFE THREATENING 7
MEDICAL CONDITION
PLAN UPLOAD
• If your child suffers from a Medical
Condition such as anaphylaxis, diabetes,
Epilepsy or Asthma, please upload the
action plans provided by your Doctor.
•F
or Diabetes or Epilepsy, please attach
your plan within the Asthma or
Anaphylaxis upload area.
• For any other known condition,
please ensure you complete and
attach your own management
plan from your Doctor.
• If you need any assistance with UPLOADING YOUR PLANS:
(a) Call the Health Centre on 02 9286 9570
(b) Email us at healthcentre@sacs.nsw.edu.au
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 238. Medical conditions 8
Tick all known medical conditions.
A. Y
ou can add more information into
the Notes box if required - in particular,
additional medication and/or
treatment
Complete the sections for Known Allergies,
Dietary Needs, Prescription Medications,
Authorised Medications.
A
9. and 10. Submit request 9
Update the information for all of your
children and CLICK SUBMIT ONLY
AFTER YOU HAVE SATISFACTORILY
10
COMPLETED THE DETAILS FOR ALL
YOUR CHILDREN, OTHERWISE IT WILL
LOCK YOU OUT OF DOING ANY MORE
CHANGES (as it goes into an approval
status for internal SACS administration)
Then SUBMIT request and confirm click
‘Yes’ if you have completely finished.
Your information will be reviewed
and updates will be made.
24 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020Student
wellbeing
Nurturing the individual in community under Christ
The growth and nurturing of each However, if additional support is
student’s sense of wellbeing has required we do have a wonderful
always been a vital element of who network of pastoral care and
we are at St Andrew’s Cathedral counselling support available through
School, and this year sees a number our grade leaders, specialised and
of exciting changes in the way in executive staff, as well as our
which we intentionally develop and school psychologists.
focus on this core area within the
We look forward to journeying with
Junior School.
you and your child in 2020 and our
A key initiative is a designated hope is throughout all that we do we
wellbeing time as a part of the weekly recognise the importance of nurturing Bronwyn Wake
timetable for every class across the the whole child; with hearts that love, Wellbeing Coordinator K - 6
Junior School. This allows for the minds that grow, and lives that give.
meaningful integration of wellbeing
discussion and activities into all our
classrooms in a focused and
intentional way. Classroom teachers
will generally be teaching this
wellbeing lesson so that the content
and discussion which occur during
these lessons can then be referenced
and reinforced during other classroom
activities. Throughout these lessons
we will continue to use the range of
wellbeing programs which are already
well known to Junior School students,
such as Bounce Back, as well as
introducing new programs such as
the Zones of Regulation, Peacewise
kids and URstrong.
In addition, our SACS character
strengths will come to life with visual
icons which you will see displayed
across our classrooms and open
spaces, and perhaps you may even
notice “strength spotter” stickers stuck
on our students and staff as we spot
them living out our character
strengths through everyday
school life.
Individual care and student support
continues to be primarily embraced
by the classroom teachers who seek
to have strong and nurturing
relationships with their students.
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 25General
information
School times, attendance, office hours, absences and canteen
School times School Foyer and to complete the Canteen
appropriate form. These students are
Junior School commences at 8.35am The school canteen is located on
considered Partial Absences and will
and concludes at 3.10pm. Students are Level 9 of St Andrew’s House.
be recorded as such. No Junior School
escorted to the School Foyer and then QuickCliq is an online ordering system
student is permitted to leave the school
Kent Street for dismissal or pick up at that offers a fast and intuitive way to
before 3.10pm without an adult to
the end of the day. There is a 30-minute order recess and lunch. Orders are
collect them and sign them out.
free parking option in the SAH car park. placed in advance, with prices
It is advised that you do not enter the automatically calculated for each
car park until approximately 3.10pm and
Junior School student option and sent directly to the canteen.
then meet your son or daughter in the absentee telephone line Paper bags are then printed, saving
School Foyer or at the Kent Street Should your child be absent from valuable time for canteen staff and
pick-up point shortly after. school, it is imperative that you phone volunteers. Please refer to below link:
9286 9500 stating their year, name
Student attendance and reason for the absence. This must
quickcliq.com.au
All students are expected to be at be followed up in writing, whether in a
school by 8.35am ready to commence note or an email.
How QuickCliq works:
the school day. It is a legal requirement 1. Sign up to QuickCliq
that student attendance is registered School Office hours • Select ‘sign up’ button
daily and any absence is appropriately The school’s Reception is open • Enter your contact details, nominate a
explained in writing by a parent or between 8am and 5pm user name and password and submit
guardian. It is of utmost importance • You will receive a confirmation email
Phone (02) 9286 9500 • Log into the website
that all students are at school on time
Facsimile (02) 9286 9550 • Select our school
as important Literacy sessions occur at
the commencement of every school day. Junior School Reception • Enter student’s name(s)
Please note that any partial absences will Junior School Reception is open • Add credit to your account
be recorded and the school is liable to between 8am and 4pm • Order meals from canteen menu
ensure an appropriate explanation is Phone: (02) 9286 9556 2. Student / parent places order online
sought. It is not sufficient to state Email: jsreception@sacs.nsw.edu.au https://quickcliq.com.au
simply that a student is ‘ill’ or ‘sick’
when absent; the written explanation Leave of absence This can become a family activity
making family time more important by
must outline in what way. Both partial Any student who requires leave
teaching children a valuable life skill.
and full absences will be recorded on during the term should make a
the school semester reports. request for leave in writing to the 3. Order received in canteen:
Head of Junior School using the When the order is received, the
DEAR Time Leave Request Form available canteen is able to view / print a list of
From 8am to 8.10am every morning is through sacsconnect.sacs.nsw.edu.au all orders required for that day.
Drop Everything And Read Time. All and the Parent Portal.
4. Order is printed on a paper bag
students who arrive at 8am must read or as a meal voucher:
silently for 10 minutes. sacsconnect
Meal orders can be printed directly on
Go to Junior School Information the paper bags. Some additional details
Student late arrivals
Notes, choose Absence Forms and like teacher’s name / room / tutor /
and early departures click on the link and you will be food allergies etc. can be printed on
Junior School students who arrive after rerouted to the following form. the bags. An alternate process is for
8.35am or leave before 3.10pm are Media: Application for Exemption for the canteen or parents to print meal
required to have an adult report with Attendance at School Form (2).pdf vouchers for any orders placed online.
them to the Main Reception in the Note: Cut off time for orders are
8am on the day required.
26 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020General
information
Lost property, public transport, Opal Cards, Laptops and stationery
Lost Property Step 3. Transport for NSW then Same eligibility rules – the eligibility
processes the application. If the rules for subsidised school travel
Items that are not clearly labelled and
application is approved for travel in the remain the same for travel inside and
are not collected are stored in the Lost
Opal network, a School Opal card will outside the Opal network. Students
Property Cupboard, located in the
be sent to the address given in the may need to live a minimum distance
Junior School Reception.
application form. away from their school:
Public transport Lost/stolen/damaged
• Y
ears K-2 (Infants): there’s no
minimum distance.
information Opal Cards • Y
ears 3-6 (Primary): 1.6km straight
School Travel Update 2020 – line distance or 2.3km walking
To report a lost, stolen or damaged
OPAL CARDS distance or further. Years 7-12
School Opal card, phone 131 500 or email
All new students travelling by public (secondary) 2.0km straight line
concessions@transport.nsw.gov.au
transport must apply for an Opal Card. distance or 2.9km walking distance
quoting the student’s name, address
School travel passes only need to be or further.
and school. A card replacement fee
updated when a student:
may apply. Schools can find out more about the
• Changes address School Student Transport Scheme at
• Changes school or campus
If the student does not
qualify for free travel apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts
A new application is required when:
The student may be eligible for a Term
• Applying for an SSTS pass for the
Bus Pass which offers travel on buses
first time
between home and school at a Laptops – Years 5 and 6
• Progressing from Year 6 to Year 7 discounted rate for the whole school Students will be issued with a new
• Requesting an additional pass as a term. Apply at: school laptop during the first week of
result of a new shared parental Term 1 2020. For specifications of the
responsibility situation www.transportnsw.info/school- new device refer to the Technology
students section at SACS Connect:
How to apply
School Opal Card/Transport Pass or call 131500. sacsconnect
Application: To apply complete the
online application form at: Students must note that a condition
Search for: ‘Technology at SACS’
of the travel passes requires them to
apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts offer their seat to paying patrons. The new devices will be set up and
managed through the school. Families
You will need an email address to Online eligibility assessment –
will no longer need to purchase
complete the form: the new online application portal will
individual iPads.
automatically assess eligibility based on
Step 1. Parents (or students aged 16 or
distance rules which have not changed.
over) first fill in the online application Stationery
form;
K – 6 students are not required to
Step 2. The school endorses the purchase any stationery as this is
application. You will be advised if you provided by the Junior School, along
need to do anything further when you with a school diary and any
have completed your online application required texts.
SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020 | 27General information
and communication
Co-curricular, communication, reporting and emergencies
Co-curricular activities (a) Absence or lateness families should take note of the website
(b) Exemption for inability to participate URL, www.sacs.nsw.edu.au where all
You will receive a booklet via email in activity (sport, PDHPE etc) key information is kept up-to-date.
outlining co-curricular activities early in (c) Sickness
Term 1, which will include the date that (d) Non-completion of homework Emergency drill
bookings open. Please note that there (e) Leave from school procedures
are no co-curricular activities in the
(f) Leave from compulsory event
first two weeks of school. (prior to the event) St Andrew’s Cathedral School has
designed emergency procedures to
Communication Please send to:
minimise the chance of a life-threatening
jsreception@sacs.nsw.edu.au
In order to minimise confusion for emergency and to mitigate damage in
the event one does occur. These
day-to-day operations in the first Child progress
instance, other than an emergency measures are considered appropriate
requiring an immediate response, reporting for both school buildings.
please contact the class teacher either The task of educating young people is All alarms received from smoke
through email, phone or in person at shared between the home, the school detectors, sprinkler systems and
the end of the school day. Similarly, and the individual student. For this manual break glass stations cause an
the return of correspondence should reason, the provision of clear immediate localised response and
be to the class teacher, unless communication channels is vital. send a signal, when warranted, to the
otherwise directed. There are a number of ways in which fire brigade. These devices also shut
The Junior School will update parents parents are able to be kept informed down airconditioning to prevent the
and guardians through a fortnightly about their child’s progress. These spread of fire, shut down the gas
newsletter and/or emails and notes. include the end of semester reports supply to the buildings and pressurise
The student handbook facilitates and parent-teacher interviews. We also the fire stairs (BBC & SAH). At the same
additional parent-teacher encourage parents and teachers to time, the lifts automatically return to
communication. From time to time, make direct contact with one another the ground to prevent personnel being
parents may wish to make enquiries through phone calls, emails and caught in them.
about their child’s progress or various meetings as needed.
All rooms in SAH have EWIS
aspects of the school’s program. Parent information is available on the new loudspeakers to alert occupants
The school values such contact with Junior School Portal. of the need to evacuate.
parents/guardians and they are We encourage you to make good use
encouraged to discuss any matter of the SACS website and to read the Evacuation procedures
that may be affecting their child’s fortnightly newsletters to inform
schooling. As a general rule, parents for parents / guests
yourself about aspects of your child’s
should contact the appropriate educational experience. All people not normally in the school
Junior School teacher, in the first should exit the buildings according to
instance, as they will initially deal Emergency contact the directions of the Fire Wardens and
with all matters relating to general assemble in front of the glass doors on
progress, attendance and conduct
with parents
the outside in the Square.
or other matters. Experience in other countries has
shown that mobile networks may
Correspondence fail because of overload in a crisis
situation. The school website will be
A letter from parents or guardians is to
updated with messages to the school
be tendered without delay to cover:
community on behalf of the Head of
School should an emergency arise. All
28 | SACS - Junior School Parent Information Booklet 2020General
communication
General rules, discipline, school functions and photographs
Rule enforcement (vi) Skateboards and scooters are not School functions
permitted in the school at any
Our Junior School is a safe and happy time. Offenders will have their Students are expected to take an
environment and we are blessed with a skateboard or scooter confiscated. active role in all school functions.
school climate that is overtly tolerant, Students are not to ride Attendance is compulsory at the
respectful and caring. High expectations skateboards, bikes or scooters to end-of-year Evening of Celebration
are held for student behaviour in and and from school. and Prize-giving (for Years 5 - 12), the
out of the classroom. annual Swimming Carnival, the annual
Athletics Carnival, the annual Gala
Discipline Day, the Junior School and Gawura
General rules Music / Musical events (Showcase,
1. Time out Reflection and Restoration
(i) S
tudents are encouraged to take IPSHA Music Festival, Musical and
If a student makes repeated
particular care in the security of Christmas Concert).
poor choices following verbal
any electronic device or musical Students are to wear full school
warnings or engages in physically
instrument they bring to school. uniform (including blazer) to all school
or psychologically harmful behaviour,
The school is not responsible for functions, unless otherwise directed,
they may be required to attend a
breakages due to inappropriate or directed to wear sport uniform.
Reflection and Restoration session
care and usage.
(a time-out) at lunchtime. Repeated
(ii) M
obile phones and other electronic offences may result in playground School photographs
devices will be confiscated by suspension. An in-school suspension
teachers if brought into a class, on would be the next level of behaviour From time to time, the school’s staff
to the playground or into Before consequence following unsuccessful will take photographs (either digital or
and After School Care. The improvement in behaviour. printed versions) of students at various
confiscated phone/electronic events and activities. These photographs
2. Suspension and expulsion
device will be handed back to the are stored in various departments and
The suspension of a student from
student by the Head of Junior archived at the end of each year.
school for a serious breach of
School or Gawura School at a later
discipline will be for a period to be During the year, these photographs are
time. Repeated offences will result
determined by the Head of School. made accessible to staff to produce
in the student being asked not to
While suspended, a student may be documents, teaching aids, brochures
bring the item to school. Mobile
required to stay at home or in a and other promotional and educational
phones, with the capacity to take
designated study area within the material, including the school’s
photos, should not be used in an
school building. No student will be Prospectus, Inspired magazines and
inappropriate way.
re-admitted to classes until there has advertisements. They may also be used
(iii) S
tudents are only permitted to been a conference with the student, on the website and in the school’s
play ball and chasing games such his or her parents and the school. Any newsletters.
as handball, basketball, football, student who is suspended more than
If you would NOT like your child to
soccer and cricket on the Rooftop once will be in jeopardy of being asked
feature in any of the communication
of SAH and in the Gymnasium. not to return to school. During a
material produced by the school,
suspension, a student may not
(iv) C
hewing gum of any form is please contact Registrar Bruce Perry
participate in any school activity.
banned from the school and will on (02) 9286 9507 or email
not be tolerated. bperry@sacs.nsw.edu.au
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