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We are SCHOOL
EDNEY I N F O R M AT I O N
BOOKLET 2020
PRIMARY SCHOOL
204 Newburn Road HIGH WYCOMBE WA 6057 www.edneyps.wa.edu.au
WELCOME
Children are at the heart of our school.
We are an Independent Public reference, with a section Dissemination of information
School, serving a diverse, at the front for details on about the school is very
dynamic and empowered our Kindergarten and Pre- important to me and I hope
community of students, staff primary programs. that the details provided will
and families who work in help establish strong links
partnership to deliver the One aspect of our school that between school and home.
best educational outcomes is very important is our focus
for children. on “The Edney Way - Respect I trust you will enjoy reading
and Excellence”. and learning about our school
This booklet is designed to and in doing so, work in
give important operational These are the behaviours partnership with us to assist
information about our that guide our standards and your child / children.
school. Please keep and apply in all instances by all
make reference to this within our school community
booklet throughout the – students, staff and parents/
year. Items included are carers.
arranged in alphabetical
order for ease of Aaron Chaplin
Principal
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Need to know
Term Dates 2020
Term 1 School Development Days
Monday 3rd February – Thursday 9th April Thursday 30th January Friday 31st January
Term Break Friday 29th May Monday 20th July
Friday 10th April – Monday 27th April Friday 13th November Friday 18th December
Term 2 Public Holidays
Tuesday 28th April – Friday 3rd July Labour Day Monday 2nd March
Good Friday Friday 10th April
Term Break Easter Monday Monday 13th April
Saturday 4th July – Monday 20th July ANZAC Day Monday 27th April
Western Australia Day Monday 1st June
Term 3 Queen’s Birthday Monday 28th September
Tuesday 21st July – Friday 25th September
Term Break
Saturday 26th September – Sunday 11th October
Front cover artwork by Rear cover artwork by
Term 4 Jazmine Puvanendran Grace Whisson
Monday 12th October – Thursday 17th December Year 4 student, 2019 Year 5 student, 2019
School Info 2020 3
Our reason
As stated in our school vision, Children are • enable cooperative learning
at the heart of our school. Edney is all about (observation, practise, repetition,
working together to ensure the best outcomes explicit teaching) in an atmosphere
and experience for the children. This requires where sharing with, and
a strong partnership between the school, supporting peers is valued; and
parents and students.
• be established to allow learning
The staff at Edney Primary School have through discovery, risk taking,
established shared beliefs about the doing, playing and through activities
environment in which children learn best that appeal to all of the senses.
and about the support we can provide for
children so that learning can be at an We believe that the parent/caregiver
optimum. support children receive:
• fosters positive communication
We believe that children’s learning between home and school;
environment should: • develops good physical
• be stimulating, safe, caring, health, emotional health
positive, stress free and fun; and sound values; and
• reflect positive relationships between • assists children to present
teachers and students through with positive, happy
obvious mutual trust and respect; approaches to learning.
“Our success is built upon the quality of relationships
between children, families and the school. We’re
partners in achieving the best for your children.”
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Vital digits
Important Contacts
Front Office 9454 8377
School Mobile 0418 906 741
School SMS Attendance 0437 807 250
Edney Primary School Email edney.ps@education.wa.edu.au
Edney Website www.edneyps.wa.edu.au
Dental Therapy Centre 9454 4034
School Watch 1800 177 777 Don’t forget
School Security 9264 4771 Early Close,
every Monday
at 2.35pm
Instructional Hours PP - Year 6
Monday Tuesday to Friday
8:40am to 2:35pm 8:40am to 3:00pm
Recess Lunch
10:40am to 11:00am 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Kindergarten Instructional Hours
Kindergarten Blue Group
Monday
8:40am to 2:35pm
Wednesday
8:40am to 3:00pm
Alternate Fridays (‘Even’ Weeks)
8:40am to 3:00pm
Kindergarten Red Group
Tuesday
8:40am to 3:00pm
Thursday
8:40am to 3:00pm
Alternate Fridays (‘Even’ Weeks)
8:40am to 3:00pm
Kindergarten Gold Group
Tuesday
8:40am to 3:00pm
Thursday
8:40am to 3:00pm
Alternate Fridays (‘Odd’ Weeks)
8:40am to 3:00pm
School Info 2020 5
Early Childhood @ Edney Early Childhood learning at Edney Primary many ways as possible, and the right to grow School prov ides an appropr iate and develop with a positive self-image. developmental program which attends to the individual emotional, intellectual and Children are encouraged to settle any physical needs of the children. All children differences verbally, and are guided into having are encouraged to develop their own feelings, positive social interaction with peers and adults, thoughts, opinions and ideas and to express whilst respecting everyone’s feelings and themselves comfortably and freely. rights. Our Kindergarten program is based on play Children are entitled to good physical care activities through a planned environment and intellectual stimulation, in a safe, clean, determined by the needs of the children. happy environment with careful supervision. Our Pre-primary program balances play with Each child will progress at their own pace. more structured teaching and learning. At Children will be encouraged to have pride the heart of our Early Childhood approach in who they are, and in what they achieve. is each individual child. Children have the opportunity to learn through discovery in as 6 We are EDNEY
Play is the way
Your child is naturally curious. We understand that play-based learning
is an impor tant par t of a balanced
They want to know about the world around approach, and, alongside more explicit
them. Right from birth, children are teaching and instruction, it helps keep
learning. They do this by watching and every child productive and engaged.
listening, mov ing, talking, fe eling,
exploring and questioning; by interacting Our play-based learning environment
with people, other children, animals, encourages talking, reading, thinking and
objects and spaces indoors and outdoors, writing. Through this, your child sees
around the home, and when you’re out literacy and numeracy as part of their
and about. In other words, your child everyday experiences. They see themselves
learns through play. as communicators, readers, writers and
thinkers. They make predictions and
Edney Primary School is a fantastic place generalisations about their world, use
for children to lear n through play. patterns and symbols, and experiment
Dedicated play spaces assist children to to find out why things happen. They make
learn how to solve problems, persevere, co nn e c tio ns b et we e n ex p er ie n ce s,
compromise and cooperate with others. concepts and processes.
Through play they practise and apply the
skills they are taught in the classroom. Play-based learning involves careful
decisions and support from teachers, so
What to expect in Kindergarten your child grows to accept responsibility
and Pre-primary at Edney: for their learning while still receiving
Play is not a “free for all”. At Edney, purposeful guidance and feedback. It
we have a highly skilled and talented promotes important opportunities for
staff who know how to draw the learning your child to understand how to learn,
out of play, to plan for, support, guide develop critical thinking skills, adapt to
and ensure success in learning that is change, and work independently as well
free from anxiety. as with others.
You’ll see and hear:
• songs, rhymes and stories
• painting, draw ing, cutting and
‘writing’
• obstacle courses, games, puzzles
“We are never more fully
• blocks, construction, dress-ups alive, more completely
ourselves, or more deeply
And through this, children are learning: engrossed in anything than
• the sounds of English language when we are playing.”
• pre-writing skills
• fine and gross motor skills Charles Schaefer,
• narrative sequence Psychologist
• colours, numbers, shapes
• about the world and their place in
it
Play is not what we do when we’re
taking a break from learning, play is
learning
(and at Edney, we do it really well)!
School Info 2020 7
Clothing
Please supply your child with a spare change
of clothing in case of accidents. Please name
all items. Each child needs a school bag
Birthdays that they can open with ease and is big
You are welcome to send a birthday cake enough to take home their masterpieces.
to school with your child. Small cupcakes
are preferable. Please do not send food
that contains peanut products. The school Emergencies
will advise if there are other foods or If your child becomes ill or suffers an accident,
products that are a risk to students in our the parent / guardian will be contacted
Early Childhood classes. We appreciate your immediately. Please notify the school office
cooperation in being aware of these products and / or teacher of any change of address
and avoiding them being present at school. or phone number.
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Fruit / Snack Time Parking
Students have their own snacks including Please don’t park in the staff car park area
fruit for morning tea. Cheese, sultanas, fruit adjacent to the Pre-primaries or use this as
in season, dry biscuits, plain popcorn, etc, a drop off zone. Parent parking is available
are some suggestions for snack time. Please in the High Wycombe Recreation Centre.
send one piece of fruit and one other healthy
snack each day. Please avoid chips and similar Pick-up Times
items and please do not send food that It is Department of Education policy that
contains peanut products as we have several your child must be supervised by an adult
students who experience severe anaphylactic until opening time, and picked up by an adult
reactions to peanuts. at the conclusion of the school day. Please
do not leave your child in the yard alone and
Immunisation Records do not allow your child to play on the
A copy of your 4 year-olds’ immunisation equipment before or after school. Please
record is required by the School Nurse and ensure prompt pickup as late pickups distress
should be provided to the office when children at this age. Even five minutes alone
vaccination has occurred. can seem an eternity to an anxious child. If
your child is being picked up by another adult
Parent Roster please notify us as soon as possible.
Parent contact is an important element in
Kindergarten and Pre-primary. Your interest Religion
greatly encourages your child. A roster chart Please advise the teacher if your family
will be developed by class teachers to does not celebrate special occasions such
facilitate parent assistance and involvement as birthdays, Christmas, etc.
that is suited to the needs of the children
and the classroom. Slip, Slop, Slap
Please apply sunscreen to your child before
We see your role as valuable, in being able leaving home. Our policy is “NO SCHOOL HAT,
to spend time with your child in their NO PLAY” for all students. The wearing of
classroom. Prior to commencing on the parent the Edney Primary School hat is compulsory.
roster, parent helpers will be required to The Edney Primary P&C will provide a hat to
complete an induction session and confidential every child enrolled in Kindergarten free of
declaration to prepare you for the expectations charge in 2020. Pre-primary children must
of the school setting, how to support the purchase the school hat from the school
children’s learning, and to maintain child office.
protection and confidentiality requirements.
School Info 2020 9
General information
Absences Accident or Illness
Regular attendance is a critical factor in the Minor accidents are treated at school. In
success of your child at school. Attendance cases of more serious accidents or illness,
for all students from Pre-primary to Year we will contact you at once. Please ensure
Six is co mp ul s o r y. In Kindergarten, that we have up-to-date contact information.
although not compulsor y, we strongly It is important for the school to have an
encourage regular attendance. The school emergency contact number in case you are
fo llo w s u p all unexplained absences, not contactable. Children who are obviously
including in Kindergarten. Please note that ill before school should not attend.
all instances of vacation that occur inside
school terms are classified as unauthorised Arrival
absences. The school policy is to not provide Students are welcome at school from 8.15am.
work for students to complete during their Students arriving prior to 8.30am must go
family holidays as this sends the message to the undercover area where they will be
that the school condones such absences. supervised by school staff.
Students will be released from the undercover
area a t 8 . 3 0 a m t o g o t o classrooms to
prepare f o r t h e d a y . Students are
not t o b e o n t h e school grounds prior
to 8.15am unless for a school organised
activity. School commences promptly at
8.40am. Students arriving after 8.45am are
deemed to be late and must call in to the
front office to receive a late slip.
Assemblies
School assemblies are held in the undercover
area and are generally held once per fortnight
on a Thursday starting at 8.45am. Assemblies
Absentee Notification are advertised in our school newsletter. The
If something unforeseen happens to your assemblies are run by different classes in
child on the way to school, you would most rotation and generally include a class item,
likely not become aware of anything being announcements and the presentation of
wrong until after home time. The school honour certificates. Parents and friends are,
would presume that the child was away of course, welcome to attend.
because of illness. In o r d e r t o p r e v e n t
t h i s misunderstanding, the school uses an
SMS notification system for student attendance.
This system will send a text message for any
unexplained absence. This generally
occurs at 9.30am each school day, but may
be delayed due to technical difficulties. If
your child will not be at school please advise
us by telephone, SMS or the SchoolStream
App prior to 9.00am. You can SMS the
school at any time on 0437 807 250 or phone
9454 8377.
10 We are EDNEYBehaviour
Behaviour in all instances is based on The Code of Conduct, we have a rigorous
Edney Way – RESPECT AND EXCELLENCE. system of support and intervention,
which includes consequences and
Edney Primary School is a Positive a pathway to restoration.
Behaviour Support School. This
means that we focus on teaching Full details of the Positive Behaviour
and supporting students to display Support policy and procedures are
appropriate behaviours, as exemplified available from the school website
by our Code of Conduct. at www.edneyps.wa.edu.au.
Our primary focus is on the vast A brief overview is contained in this
majority of students, who display information booklet for your
positive behaviour at all times. reference.
Students are regularly recognised, •
rewarded and supported through
faction points, Respect Assembly, major
raffles, and our Golden Book, as well
as individual classroom incentives and
teacher-developed recognition systems.
In responding to unexpected behaviours
or those which do not comply with our
School Info 2020 11Behaviour - Our Code of Conduct
At Edney, we treat each
other with respect
• We use our manners: we say
please, thank you, excuse me
• We use ‘active listening’ when
listening to others
• We take turns and share
• We respect others’ personal
space
• We respect other people’s
belongings
• We use appropriate language
• We use kind words
• We help others when they need
it
At Edney, we behave
safely
• We walk on hard surfaces
• We stay inside the school
grounds
• We use equipment appropriately
• We wear our school hat outdoors
At Edney, we follow staff
instructions
• We follow instructions straight
away
• We put our hand up to speak
At Edney, we care for our
school environment
• We put rubbish in the bin
• We keep our classroom tidy
• We keep areas outside our
classrooms tidy
12 We are EDNEYClassroom
Positive Behaviour Support Playground
The first time a student misbehaves Behaviours which need correction but
STEP 1 STEP 1
• Verbal warning reminding child of which occur because of over enthusiasm
class rule – expectations. or misunderstanding rather than willful
• Two verbal warnings are given. behaviour
Examples: running on hard surfaces,
Classroom littering, one-off name calling, boisterous
Misbehaviour continues
STEP 2 behaviour etc.
• Teacher uses tracking sheet or class
Action: Teacher resolves conflict through
chart to move student’s peg/name
to the next section of the chart. discussion or separating children.
• Student is allowed time to accept
before teacher speaks to them
about their behaviour.
Playground
Behaviours/actions that cause a degree of
danger to the students themselves or to STEP 2
Classroom
Continued misbehaviour others.
STEP 3
• Teacher moves student’s peg/name Examples: rough play
to the next section of the behaviour Action: Teacher resolves conflict.
tracking sheet/chart. Consequences will be determined
• Time out in class. according to the incident, its seriousness/
frequency.
Classroom
Continued misbehaviour
STEP 4 • Teacher moves student’s peg/name
Playground
to the final section in the chart Behaviours/actions which are breaches of
(in a traffic light system it would the Edney Code of Conduct STEP 3
be ‘red’). Student goes to a buddy Examples: playfighting, swearing,
room/class to complete Behaviour dangerous play, not following staff
Reflection Sheet and any work. directions
• Class teacher to record in SIS. Action: student to be sent to Admin office
• Parent interview/phone call will be bench by the duty teacher. Admin will
arranged by classroom teacher. refer to the white slip that is sent with
the student from the duty teacher. The
student will be in detention the following
Classroom If continued misbehaviour a student lunchtime.
STEP 5 may be sent for withdrawal to the
office.
• A peer will take the student up to
the office with a note from the Playground
teacher. Behaviours/actions which are serious
breaches of the Edney Code of Conduct STEP4
• Parents will be contacted - Letter
sent home or parents phoned. Examples: bullying, fighting, violence
Consequences at Step 5 may include: Action: student to be referred to the
• Recess/lunch - students are school administration immediately who
removed from the playground will investigate the incident and apply
• Student to sit at isolation desk appropriate consequences.
in office and complete work
independently (to be set by
classroom teacher).
• Out of school suspension – student
does not come on school grounds Serious misdemeanours may be
during period of suspension – fast tracked directly to school
student and parents meet with
administration
principal or deputy principal on
return to school.
School Info 2020 13BULLYING POLICY
Bullying
Bullying is when someone deliberately and repeatedly tries
to make a person upset, angry, embarrassed or afraid. Bullying
is a behaviour used by a person or group to someone who has
difficulty stopping the situation.
STUDENTS
THINK - What is going on? • Walk away and remove myself from the
• What is happening? situation completely.
• How do I feel? • Try to talk to the person I am having a
• Is this situation really bothering me? problem with.
• Am I in danger? • Try not to fight back, it could make the
situation worse.
PLAN - What can I do?
• Try to stand up for myself in a positive way. TALK - Who can I talk to?
• Get help from someone in my support group. • Who is the best person to talk to?
• Ignore the situation and keep playing or • What do I want from my support person?
working. • How could I talk about it?
• Talk to a friend about what is happening.
STAFF ACTIONS
When students approach staff asking for help Least severe behaviours are managed by all
we use the following script: staff, should be recorded and could be dealt
with through informal discussions:
• What do you need my help with? • Reminder of school rules
• What have you done to try to work out the • Empathy for the feelings of the person
problem? being bullied
• (If not solved) It sounds like you need some • Reteach the expected behaviour (eg. At
help. Edney Primary School, we use kind words)
• What can I do to help you? • Revise with the child how to deal with dif-
ficult situations
Choices and Consequences
• Every choice we make has a consequence. Severe behaviours can sometimes be over a
Bullying behaviours are a choice the period of time and can be cruel and threaten-
individual makes and therefore will result ing, causing the person being bullied to be
in consequences. severely distressed. These cases would be
• When responding to bullying behaviours, referred to administration and managed ac-
staff members take into consideration the cording to the behaviour support plan. Severe
severity of the behaviours; the duration, bullying behaviours usually occur when ‘less
frequency and type of bullying behaviour. severe’ bullying behaviours are not reported
straight away, therefore it is important that
students problem solve and seek help when
needed.
14 We are EDNEYWHAT CAN STUDENTS DO IF THEY ARE A WITNESS TO
BULLYING?
Students will be encouraged to be active in their support for targets of bullying.
Bystanders have a role to play in incidents of bullying. Simply standing around
and watching a bully intimidate and hurt another child is not acceptable at Edney
Primary School.
Bystanders are expected to do the following:
• Tell the bully to stop in a firm and respectful voice
‘..don’t do that to him/her’.
‘…leave them alone’.
OR
• Tell a teacher
OR
• Be a friend
‘…you can come and play with us…’
‘…you are our friend, come with us.’
JUST KIDDING is never an acceptable excuse!
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
If your child tells you they are being bullied at school you can follow these steps:
• Listen calmly and get the full story.
• Ask your child if they reported it to a staff member at school - what was the
outcome?
• Ask your child what they want to do about it and how you can help.
• Contact your child’s teacher and book a time to discuss the situation.
• Check in regularly with your child.
Reference - Friendly Schools Plus
School Info 2020 15Children’s Belongings
Parents are requested to see that all clothing
and belongings are marked clearly with the
child’s full name. It is impossible to trace
unnamed lost property. Teachers will assist
children in caring for and looking after
belongings but ultimately it is the child’s
responsibility to take care of their own
things.
Bikes & Scooters
Students riding bikes and scooters to school
are required by law to wear bike helmets. Collecting Children from School
Bikes, scooters and skates are not to be Ensure your child knows how to get home
ridden on the school pathways or anywhere if you are not collecting them from school.
in the school grounds. No responsibility will If at any time you are unexpectedly caught
be taken for bicycles left behind after out and cannot meet your child, please
school. It is highly recommended that make alternative arrangements and notify
children under the age of 10 do not ride either the office or the teacher. This avoids
bikes unless supervised by an adult. A locked a tearful end to the day. Kindergarten and
enclosure is provided near our oval entrance Pre-primary students must be collected by
gate but locks and chains are recommended a parent or known nominated responsible
to secure bikes to the racks. adult.
16 We are EDNEYCommunication
This group brings the P&C and school
together, as a place to have questions
answered, share information and inform
the community of upcoming fundraisers
and school events. To join the group, send
a request via Facebook.
Email
We have a school email address for all official
communication with the school, including for
Our success hinges on the quality of our contact with individual teachers. You are most
partnership with students, parents, families welcome to email Edney.PS@education.wa.edu.au
and our community. We believe in “no with any queries, absentee notifications, or
surprises” (except for good ones)! Edney requests for interviews with staff members.
Primary School uses a variety of platforms to
provide information to our school community. We are quite efficient with responses, but it
may sometimes take a day or two, as staff
School Website are engaged in delivering our teaching and
Our website contains all the information that learning programs and may not get to check
you need to know. It houses our policies, emails immediately.
plans, news of upcoming events as well
as handy documents such as excursion Telephone
permission notes and home pages for each The school office is open from 8.00am –
classroom, where student work is showcased. 3.30pm on school days. Our telephone
Visit us at www.edneyps.wa.edu.au contact number is 9454 8377. It is best to
call the school to schedule an appointment
Edney Mobile to see particular members of staff so that
We have an App available for Apple, Android we are able to ensure their availability.
and Windows Phones and Tablets. Our App
houses the school diary, which you can Interviews
synchronise with your calendar, as well It is hoped that parents and teachers will
as news, newsletters and quick links to have contact regularly on an informal basis.
download. It’s like carrying the school in Scheduled interviews are our preferred
your pocket. With our App, you can notify method to discuss issues that require time
the school of student absences, update your and attention, to ensure that meetings are
contact details, or request a meeting with productive for all concerned.
the school principal. The school will send
push notification reminders for important This is often not possible to accommodate
events. It is quick and easy to install, just in the rush just before and just after school,
search for SchoolStream on the App Store. when teachers, parents and students are
busily preparing and attending to the
Facebook multitude of tasks that take place.
Our school has a ‘closed’ Facebook group
called Edney Primary Parents. Membership To arrange an interview, please send a note
is limited to current parents of students to the office staff or teacher. The Deputies
at our school. All posts are moderated, in and the Principal are also available to see
accordance with the page guidelines. parents by appointment.
School Info 2020 17Compliments & complaints
We genuinely value your feedback, as it will be acknowledged within 1-2 school days.
assists us in our mission to constantly improve, All written complaints will receive a written
after all, Excellence is one of our key values. response, which will be sent within a maximum
of 10 school days. We are generally much
Your child will never be just a number at faster than these timeframes, but some
Edney, however, for perspective, at any one issues require more involved investigation.
time, we are concerned with the education
and support of almost 500 students, more The next step
than 50 staff and over 300 families. If, after making a formal complaint, you are
still not satisfied with the response or
This means that we are not always able to resolution offered by the school, or, if your
respond to or resolve your queries instantly, complaint is about the school Principal, you
but we most definitely will provide a response may contact the Coordinator of Regional
and assistance, within the following guidelines. Operations at the South Metropolitan
Education Regional Office.
The school will manage school-related
issues Extreme and exceptional circumstances
The school and Principal has the legitimate In the extremely rare and exceptional
authority to manage the premises, students circumstance where a complaint relates to
and staff. Should any aspect of school the alleged improper conduct of a Department
operations, student or staff behaviour cause employee, the complaint can be made to
concern, please report your concern directly The Director General of the Department of
to the school. Education.
Under no circumstance should parents or Compliments are gratefully received
adults approach Edney students to verbally We appreciate that we are not perfect, and
or physically intervene in school-managed
there may be occasional issues that arise,
situations. Adults who threaten, intimidate
however, the majority of the time, the
or otherwise disrupt our students and school
will be subject to prohibition orders. school operates brilliantly, with the support
of our community, fantastic staff and
I want to see / speak to the Principal students. It is great to take the time to
Many people don’t want to tell their story acknowledge the individuals, team and
more than once, or be passed around, and school that make the difference for your
want to go ‘straight to the top.’ At Edney, child. If something is going well, be sure to
we ask that you start at the source of your let us and everyone know! Don’t forget the
concern, which is almost always instantly
Edney Primary School Board Awards are
and perfectly resolved with the classroom
open year-round. Nomination and
teacher. Only if your concern remains
unresolved, should you request an appointment awards details are on the school
with a Deputy Principal. Deputy Principals website.
will determine which matters need the
intervention of the Principal.
Put it in writing
If, after your conversation with the staff
member, your concern is not resolved, please
formalise your concern in writing addressed
to the Principal. Written complaints received
18 We are EDNEYCustody
If one parent has day to day care of children All new students will be issued with enrolment
please inform the Principal if there are access forms. These forms need to be completed
provisions for the other parent. Similarly, and returned promptly to the school or
should there be other legally binding directives directly to the Dental Therapy Clinic.
that impact on the school please advise
office staff and provide copies of all relevant
documents. The school can only act upon
legally enforceable orders.
Dental Therapy Centre
The school has a Dental Therapy Centre
attached to it, which provides a free on-going
dental service for children attending school
from Pre-primary onwards. The aim of the
service is to improve the oral health of
children through education and instruction
about teeth, gums and good dietary habits.
Treatment provided may include permanent
or temporary fillings, fluoride treatment,
f i s s u r e s e a l a n t s, x-r ay s, extractions
and cleaning of teeth. Any specialist treatment
required is not covered by this service;
in these instances referrals will be
issued.
School Info 2020 19Dogs, etc. E xemption from Physical Education
Parents are asked to make an effort to avoid and Sport
family pets following children to school where Children are expected to take part in these
they tend to become nuisances and a danger. lessons. Children will be exempt only if a
The school will have no hesitation in calling note or medical certificate is forwarded to
the City of Kalamunda ranger in the case of the class teacher.
persistent offenders. Parents must NOT bring
dogs to school when picking up their children, Factions
whether on a leash or not. All children are placed in to a faction on
enrolment at the school. These factions are
Duty Blue, Gold, Green and Red. Family members
There are always sufficient teachers on duty are kept in the same faction.
in all areas of the playground and oval before
school, during recess and lunch breaks to Hat Policy - No School Hat, No Play
adequately attend to playground issues. The school has a policy that children are to
Students should, in the first instance, refer wear the approved, compulsory Edney Primary
to a duty teacher if issues arise that cannot School hat when doing physical education
be resolved. and when outside at play. The wearing of
the school bucket hat is compulsory, all year
Excursions round. Please ensure your child’s name is
Some educational excursions will be arranged marked on their hat.
for each class. Written advice is sent to
parents for every excursion. It is desirable School hats are available to purchase from
that all class members participate in planned the front office for $12 each. It is expected
excursions which are part of the teaching that each child wears the school-endorsed
program. hat for all outdoor play, sport and activities
including excursions and that lost, misplaced
Money for class excursions should be sent in or outgrown hats are replaced as soon as
a sealed envelope with your child’s permission possible.
slip to the class teacher or paid electronically
into the school bank account using your Help in the Classroom
child’s name as a reference. EFTPOS is We welcome assistance in the classroom.
available in the front office for payments Prior to commencing within a classroom,
from Cheque, Savings or Credit accounts. parent helpers will be required to complete
You can also pay over the phone with Credit an induction session and confidential
Cards only. In the event of financial difficulty, declaration to prepare you for the expectations
please contact the office. of the school setting, how to support the
children’s learning, and to maintain child
protection and confidentiality requirements.
Please note all volunteers other than parents
are required to obtain a Working with Children
Check and present the current clearance or
to the school administration, as well as
completing the school induction program
prior to commencing volunteer work.
20 We are EDNEYHead Lice
The scourge of schools everywhere, head The Department of Health’s Head Lice Fact
lice are preventable if everyone plays their Sheet will be:
part. • included in the enrolment package
• sent home to parents of a child with
It is parents’ responsibility: head lice
• to comply with the school’s head lice • promoted in the fortnightly school
policy newsletter and by other advertising means.
• to check their child’s hair for head lice
infestation regularly Other head lice education strategies:
• to read the Department of Health’s Head
• head lice information will be included in
Lice pamphlet
class activities where appropriate, e.g.
• to treat their child’s hair immediately if
the child has head lice personal development (how to identify
• to inform the school if their child has a head lice and comb out), science (life
head lice infestation. cycle of the head louse) and drama (short
humorous play)
The Community (School) Nurse • head lice management education sessions
The community Nurse’s role is to provide will be provided at least biannually by
information, advice and education to parents the Community (School) Nurse for staff,
and the school community about head lice
parents and P&C members, to ensure the
management.
school community is well-informed
The School’s role is: • Parents who need further advice or who
• to develop, implement and maintain a experience difficulty with treatment may
head lice management policy be referred to the Community (School)
• to provide a copy of the Department of Nurse for assistance.
Health Head Lice pamphlet at enrolment
and on request.
School Info 2020 21Homework
Rationale / Beliefs Nature of homework
Homework for primary school children should Years 1 – 2
be minimal, so that a balance of play, rest • home reading – parents, students, parents &
and exercise can be achieved. In the early students
years homework should largely be informal • voluntary searches for information and
and non-compulsory. As children move artefacts to support classroom themes and/
towards the upper primary years they should or activities.
progressively be exposed to more structured
homework requirements in order to facilitate Years 3 – 4
a smooth transition to secondary school • home reading – shared and independent
through the development of good study • voluntary searches for information and
habits. Homework should always be seen as artefacts to support classroom themes and/
a vehicle to enhance student learning or activities
outcomes and foster positive school/home • voluntary practise of basic number facts.
partnerships.
Years 5 - 6
Policy statements • independent home reading
These statements are to provide for a uniform • voluntary searches for information
approach to homework at Edney Primary and artefacts to support classroom
School. They articulate a clear position to themes and/or activities
parents and teachers about expectations • specific tasks to support
and have been developed in consultation classroom learning progress
with all parties. • practise of basic number facts
• targeted strategies to reinforce
Time allocations new concepts.
Years 1 –2 •
No formal homework set but daily home Students requiring additional support
reading is strongly encouraged for 10-20 Some students have particular learning needs due
minutes. This should involve children reading to a learning difficulty or developmental delay. On
to parents, parents reading to and with occasions it can be useful to support such students
children and children reading independently. with targeted specific activities designed to reinforce
or develop a concept. Teachers & parents can work
Years 3-4 together to negotiate such activities always based
No formal homework set but daily home on the premise of encouraging and supporting the
reading is strongly encouraged for 10-20 child - not pushing them beyond their limits.
minutes. This should involve children reading
to parents, parents reading to and with
children and children reading independently Alternatives to homework parents can use to
with the addition of occasional incidental support student learning
homework to support classroom activities. All Years
• board games, card games, dice games
Years 5-6 • reading stories at bedtime
Up to 20 minutes of independent reading is • cooking
strongly encouraged. Parents are still • outdoor games and activities
encouraged to read to and with children. • play charades and other
Monday – Thursday students work towards drama type activities
an established routine of up to 30 minutes • watch TV together and talk about the issues
of set homework daily. • do crosswords, puzzles and jigsaws
• use a computer to search for interesting
educational internet sites.
22 We are EDNEYHome Reading
Reading -the foundation for success Model good reading habits and limit screen
Reading is the fundamental skill for all time
learning, and primary school is where children Your children need to see that reading is a
jump on the reading superhighway. In just a lifelong skill and a form of entertainment.
few short years, most children go from singing Take them to the library to choose books,
the ABC song to mastering books. To help and choose some for yourself too. If you can,
your children become skilled readers, try when reading newspapers, magazines or
these suggestions: online articles, discuss what you read with
your children. This shows children that reading
Read to them isn’t only schoolwork – it’s something that’s
Reading to your children is the single most an integral part of everyone’s life. Also, limit
important thing you can do to help children the amount of time spent watching screens
develop a love of books and reading. While
bedtime is traditionally story time, don’t Let them choose
limit yourself. Keep books in your car, in your Within reason, allow your children to choose
bag, by the couch, and even by the bathtub. their own reading material. If they choose
That way, reading can easily be made part what to read, they’ll be more likely to actually
of the day. Also, keep books on low shelves, spend time reading. Sign your children up at
on the floor, in toy boxes, or anywhere else the local library and entrust them with
your children can reach them. keeping their books in good shape and
returning them on time.
Have plenty of material
Books aren’t the only thing children can read. Ask the teacher
Posters, maps, magazines, recipes and Ask your child’s teacher if your child has
newspapers are great reading material. areas in which he or she may need extra
Computer games and Apps that emphasise help. Also, make sure to let the teacher know
reading skills may also be useful for your if you’ve noticed any reading problems at
school-age children. home. Working with the teacher and school
will ensure your child’s continued reading
Listen to them read success.
From the day your children begin sounding
out letters, concentrate on how they’re doing. Get excited
Try to include some ‘read aloud’ time – where Give your child lots of praise and encouragement
they’re reading to you – in your everyday when it comes to reading. Show you’re excited
routine. You can offer them praise and catch about what they are reading and learning.
any early problems before they have time
to become habits. More important than ever
Just 15 minutes of reading per day can change
your child’s life. It is a skill that comes only
with practise, and, like any form of exercise,
the more, the better. It is an investment in
a lifelong skill that unlocks all knowledge,
and it will become more important as the
amount of information available constantly
expands.
School Info 2020 23Infectious Diseases Lost Property
The following diseases require exclusion from All clothing items found are put in a ‘lost
school: property’ box in the library, and children
and parents are welcome to look in it at any
Chicken pox, head lice, influenza, measles, time if items have been lost. Items not
mumps, ringworm, rubella, school sores and claimed at the end of each term may be
trachoma. given to charity or sold second hand. Please
make sure that all clothing is clearly marked
Check with the Principal for the length of with your child’s name.
exclusion in each case. If in doubt consult
your doctor. Parents will be asked to collect Medication
their children if they are suspected of having Some students require medication at school
an infectious disease, and for a measles on a regular basis. If this is the case, you
outbreak if the school has no evidence of should complete the appropriate Health Care
immunisation. Plan which can be obtained from the front
office. Based on information given, processes
Always notify the school immediately a will be established for safe storage, recording
diagnosis is confirmed by a doctor. and administration of the medication. Please
note, self administration is a preferred option
depending on the child’s age. Parents need
to ensure that medication forwarded to the
school has not exceeded the expiry date.
This is the parent or guardian’s responsibility.
24 We are EDNEYMedical Needs Register Parking
If your child suffers from a serious or life There is ample parking adjacent to the High
threatening condition, eg peanut allergy, Wycombe Recreation Centre and we
diabetes, epilepsy, you are required to recommend parents use this area whenever
complete a Health Care Plan for your child possible. There is limited parking at the front
and provide medication if it is required. The of the school and at the Family Centre.
information is confidential and is only used Parents are asked to stay for the minimum
to ensure your child receives the appropriate time necessary.
medical attention should the need arise.
Only staff has access to this information. Parents are urged to use the Community
Centre parking and walk the short distance
Mobile Phones and Personal Devices to the Pre-primary centres. The parking area
At all Public Schools in WA, students are not directly in front of the school office and
permitted to have or use mobile phones or outside Pre-primary is for staff parking only
personal electronic devices whilst at school. and for people attending the Dental Clinic
Devices must be handed in to the school or on school business. The staff parking area
administration on arrival at school, switched is not to be used for picking up or setting
off at all times whilst on school grounds, and down children before or after school. This
then picked up at the conclusion of the school is Department of Education Policy and is in
day. Students found in possession of mobile the interests of safety. Parents are asked
phones during the school day will have the not to park on the school lawns, in the
device confiscated, to be collected by parents. gardens or on the footpaths. There is a large
Further information is available in our Positive number of cars around the school especially
Behaviour Support Policy. after school and indiscriminate parking creates
a safety hazard for the children.
Money, Valuables and Toys
All money should be sent to school in a secure Peanut and ‘Allergy Aware’ School
manner, preferably in a sealed envelope, Could all parents please pack peanut free
labelled with name, amount and purpose of food in children’s lunch boxes. We have
money. For ease of handling, the correct students attending school who have peanut
amount should be enclosed. If it is necessary allergies which means severe reactions can
for a child to have a sum of money at the occur if they are in contact with peanut
school, the child should place it in the care products. Thank you in anticipation of your
of the class teacher for security. Valuables support.
and toys are not to be brought to school, as
the school cannot accept responsibility for Personal Requirements Lists
these. Parents are expected to provide items
required for the personal use of students
Parents & Citizens Association such as pens, pencils, rulers, erasers, coloured
The Parents and Citizens Association meet pencils, felt pens, calculators, workbooks,
regularly throughout the year in the library. toilet requirements – soap and towel, etc. A
Office bearers are elected at the Annual list of these requirements is sent home in
General Meeting, which is held in the first Term Four each year and parents can choose
term of each year. At this meeting the various to purchase supplies from any supplier,
committees are formed. Regular meetings although the school encourages you to use
take place twice each school term on a our preferred supplier and to shop locally.
Tuesday night at 7.00pm. Dates are on the
term planner and SchoolStream App.
School Info 2020 25Reading and Library Books School Board
We are lucky at Edney to have a well-equipped The purpose of our School Board is to provide
Library. In order to preserve our books and opportunity for parents and the wider
extend the life of each book, all children are community to take part in the shaping and
expected to have a library bag. The library monitoring of the school’s objectives,
bags protect the library books when the priorities and general policy directions. Parent
children take them out. As you can appreciate and community members form the majority
library books are expensive to purchase and of the Board. The whole parent population
we need to keep them in good condition for will be advised when nominations are invited
as long as possible. A library bag and careful to fill Board vacancies. The Board meets
handling of library and reading books by twice per term and other times as deemed
children will help to extend their useful life. necessary. All meetings are open to the
public.
Reporting to Parents
In 2020 formal reporting will occur at the School Grounds and Property
end of Semesters 1 and 2. Reports are emailed It is Government policy that school facilities
to the person recorded as the primary and resources are made available for use by
caregiver in our school records – please the community. Written applications must
ensure that you keep the school updated be submitted for use of school grounds and
with your latest email address. Formal reports property and must be approved by the
detail your child’s progress and achievement Principal. Anyone seeing anything untoward
in key learning areas, indications of his/her or people acting suspiciously on school
attitude, behaviour and effort as well as property are asked to telephone School
detailed comments and an opportunity to Security on 9264 4771 or School Watch on
request parent interviews. 1800 177 777.
26 We are EDNEYSchool Uniform
Our school dress and presentation requirements are tangible evidence of
the high standards expected of and achieved by the Edney Primary School
Community. The benefits of our school dress code include: promoting a
positive image of our school and creating a sense of identity among students;
promoting safety of students through easy identification; keeping costs of
clothing within reasonable limits for parents; and assisting students to
learn the importance of appropriate presentation.
Acceptance of your enrolment at Edney is taken as agreement to abide by
our dress code.
Edney Primary School Uniform is available from Lowes at Midland Gate
Shopping Centre, or online at www.lowes.com.au
EDNEY DRESS CODE
Shirts
• Red school polo shirt with logo
• Faction t-shirt (red, blue, gold or green) for wear on Fridays and
designated events only
Jackets / Jumpers
• Black fleece jacket with school logo
• Black microfibre jacket with school logo
Pants / Skirts / Shorts
• Black shorts, pants, skorts, sports skorts, skirt or trackpants
• Check dress with school logo
• Leggings may be worn, but a skirt, skort, shorts or dress must be
worn over the top
Hats
Edney Primary School bucket hat with school logo is compulsory for outdoor
play and physical education, all year round. The School Hat is available to
purchase from the School Office for $12.00.
Footwear
• Sturdy, and preferably enclosed footwear must be worn at all times
• Appropriate footwear is required for sport
•
Accessories
Students are encouraged to wear hair accessories, scarves, skivvies (under
school uniform) consistent with the school colours of red and black.
The following do not meet our Dress Code and must not be worn to school:
• Any item of denim clothing
• Make-up, including nail polish
• Torn, ripped or dirty clothing
• Thongs or flimsy footwear
• Loose long hair - all hair shoulder length and beyond to be tied back,
for both boys and girls.
School Info 2020 27Swimming (In-Term) Withdrawal of students from school
The school organises a series of swimming Legally, children are the responsibility of
lessons for children from Pre-primary to Year teachers throughout the school day. All
Six. The actual lessons are free, although requests to take children away from school
there is a cost to parents made up of a charge during school hours must be in writing to
for pool entrance and bus fare. Parents are the class teacher or directly to the Principal.
asked to pay for the series of ten lessons in Parents collecting students early must come
advance so that the cost of hiring the bus is to the front office and complete the required
covered. documentation prior to collecting their child/
children. Students are not to leave the school
grounds without permission. Parents who
wish their children to go home for lunch
regularly are asked to advise the teacher in
writing at the beginning of the school year.
Occasional visits home for lunch require a
note to the teacher each time.
28 We are EDNEYFinal word - the importance of play
Play is a child’s “job.” Unfortunately, between kit might better serve your child’s needs.
television, computers, and scheduled Involve your child in the discussion and
activities, children are left with very little purchase of toys. You want to make sure you
time in which to do their job. Play provides choose toys with which they will actually
great learning opportunities and also gives play.
children some much needed time to simply
be children. Play also helps children develop Get outdoors and run around
their imaginations and build motor and social Regardless of whether or not your child plays
skills. organised sports, make time several days a
week for them to run around and exercise.
Play is a skill for life, for all ages. It is not From swinging a bat to swinging on a swing
limited solely to early childhood. Here are set, physical activity helps children grow
some great tips to get your children playing, strong and release some energy.
no matter their age:
Play games
Limit screen time When children play games, they learn
Children spend too much time in front of important social lessons. Team games help
screens. Limiting access will encourage them teach skills such as how to work together,
to engage in other activities. If they need how to handle conflict, and how to strategize.
or enjoy the background noise, turn on the Board games teach skills such as sharing,
radio or streaming service. Music will entice taking turns, and the art of compromise.
your children to sing, dance and use their Playing games also teaches children how to
imaginations. be graceful winners and good losers. While
parents and caregivers can be game “partners”,
Don’t rush it’s more important to have children interact
Just like adults, children need time to unwind with siblings or peers.
and time for their imaginations to start
working. Try to provide daily time for Expect play
unstructured and unscheduled play; time After-school and holiday childcare programs
when your children can decide what, when can be wonderful opportunities for children
and how to play. to play – or they can be play-busters. When
looking at these programs, ask how much
Be creative time your child will have to play. Choose a
Children don’t need the latest and greatest program or provider you feel allows your
toys and devices. All you really need are a child enough time to play and use his or her
few basic essentials such as crayons, dress- imagination.
up clothes, books and balls. Keep “open-
ended” materials around – things that children The most important thing is to allow
can use for more than one type of play, from your children to be children and
modelling clay to old sheets to wooden blocks
learn through play.
to cardboard boxes.
Don’t believe the hype
Many educational toys tout benefits you will
likely never see. Before you spend a lot of
money on educational toys or devices, ask
your child’s teacher for recommendations.
While an electronic device might look great
and have a lot of features, puzzles or a craft
School Info 2020 29School Map
Room 7
Health
Roo
Scienc
Room 3 Room 4
Year 5/6 Year 5/6
BLOCK 1
Room 2 Room 1
Year 5/6 Year 5/6
Librar
Undercover Area
School Administration
30 We are EDNEYRoom 9 EC3 EC4 EC5
Room 8
Kindy Blue
PP PP PP
Kindy Red
Kindy Gold
EARLY
BLOCK 2 CHILDHOOD
BLOCK
om 6 Room 5
EC2 EC1
ce Lab Student Services
Year 1 Year 1
Room 12 Room 13
Year 2 Year 1
BLOCK 3
Room 11 Room 10
Year 2 Year 2/3
Art Room
ry
Dental
Music Room
Room 16 Room 17
Year 3 Year 3
BLOCK 4
Room 15 Room 14
Year 4 Year 4
School Info 2020 31Edney Primary School 204 Newburn Road edney.ps@education.wa.edu.au HIGH WYCOMBE WA 6057 (08) 9454 8377 www.edneyps.wa.edu.au
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