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2021 PREP ENROLMENT INFORMATION Dear Parent/Caregiver Welcome to Norfolk Village State School! The enclosed enrolment package contains the following paperwork for your completion: Application for Student Enrolment Form School ICT Agreement Enrolment Agreement Form Consent for Publication Form Animal Assisted Therapy Consent Form Q Parents Invitation Text Message Request Languages Information Form To support your enrolment to Norfolk Village State School we require the following documentation: Students Birth Certificate (original or certified copy, birth extracts will not be accepted) Proof of residency (only required if no siblings attend NVSS or if sibling will be in Year 7 in 2021) o Rental Agreement or Rates Notice with current dates o Electricity Account with current dates o Drivers Licence showing current residential address Passports (required only for students born overseas) To assist parents to learn about school policies and procedures please read through the Preparation for Prep 2021 guide to give you an idea of what will be on offer at our school. Any dates for activities that are detailed in this guide are yet to be confirmed. On completion of paperwork please return all relevant documentation to the school office via email – emails are only to be sent to [email protected]. Enrolment forms will only be accepted once all additional paperwork as listed above has been received. To ensure enrolment forms are accepted, they must only be emailed to the above address. Thank you for your assistance and if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards Justin Kummerow Principal

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2021PREPENROLMENTINFORMATION Dear Parent/Caregiver Welcome to Norfolk Village State School! The enclosed enrolment package contains the following paperwork for your completion:

Application for Student Enrolment Form School ICT Agreement Enrolment Agreement Form Consent for Publication Form Animal Assisted Therapy Consent Form Q Parents Invitation Text Message Request Languages Information Form

To support your enrolment to Norfolk Village State School we require the following documentation:

Students Birth Certificate (original or certified copy, birth extracts will not be accepted)

Proof of residency (only required if no siblings attend NVSS or if sibling will be in Year 7 in 2021) o Rental Agreement or Rates Notice with current dates o Electricity Account with current dates o Drivers Licence showing current residential address

Passports (required only for students born overseas)

To assist parents to learn about school policies and procedures please read through the Preparation for Prep 2021 guide to give you an idea of what will be on offer at our school. Any dates for activities that are detailed in this guide are yet to be confirmed. On completion of paperwork please return all relevant documentation to the school office via email – emails are only to be sent to [email protected]. Enrolment forms will only be accepted once all additional paperwork as listed above has been received. To ensure enrolment forms are accepted, they must only be emailed to the above address. Thank you for your assistance and if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards

Justin Kummerow Principal

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Norfolk Village State School

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Enrolment Agreement 

Welcome to our School 

Norfolk Village State School staff,  students and families work  together as a  team, building relationships as we work towards achieving quality learning outcomes.  Respect for self, each other,  our  school  and  the wider  community  are  the  guiding  principles  in  developing  our relationships.  

All  members  of  Norfolk  Village  State  School  have  rights  and  responsibilities  they  must undertake  to  ensure  it  is  a  productive  environment  in  which  to  learn.    This  Enrolment Agreement  sets out  the  responsibilities of  the  students, parents and  staff  associated with NVSS for the duration of the child’s enrolment. 

It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to: 

Attend school regularly, on time, ready to learn and take part in school activities. 

Act at all times with respect and show tolerance towards other students and staff. 

Work diligently and comply with requests or directions from teachers and staff members. 

Follow school rules, meet all course requirements and wear the school uniform. 

Demonstrate respect  for  themselves, other members of  the school community and the school 

environment. 

After  school  hours,  students  in  uniform  are  expected  to  comply  with  the  school  rules  and 

regulations as outlined in the Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students. 

Take responsibility for their own behaviour and learning. 

It is the PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S responsibility to: 

Parents are expected to show an active interest in their child’s schooling and progress. 

Inform the school of any reason for absence from school. 

Work with school staff in an environment of trust and respect. 

Contribute positively to behaviour support plans that concern their child. 

Follow  the  school’s  policy  regarding  access  to  school  grounds before,  during  and  after  school 

hours. 

Attend parent functions where possible. 

Any concerns regarding students, staff, other parents and issues pertaining to school operations 

must be dealt with through the school or Education Queensland (not through the media). 

Ensure that their children comply with the dress code for students. 

Cooperate with the school to achieve the best outcomes for their child. 

Initiate and maintain constructive communication and relationships with school staff regarding their child’s learning, wellbeing and behaviour.   

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It is the SCHOOL’S responsibility to: 

Clearly articulate the school’s expectations regarding the Responsible Behaviour Plan for students 

and the school’s Dress Code Policy. 

Inform students, parents and carers about what the teachers aim to teach the students each term. 

Teach effectively and to set the highest standards in work and behaviour. 

Take reasonable steps to ensure the safety, happiness and self‐confidence of all students. 

Inform parents and guardians regularly about how their children are progressing.  

Contact parents and guardians as soon as is possible if there are concerns about the child’s school 

work, behaviour, attendance or punctuality. 

Consult with parents/guardians on any major issues affecting students. 

Be open and welcoming and offer opportunities for parents and carers to be involved in the school 

community. 

Ensure parents and guardians are aware of the school’s record keeping policy including the use of 

a transfer note should the child be enrolling at another school. 

Deal with complaints in an open, fair and transparent manner. 

Treat students and parents with respect. 

 

I accept the rules and regulations of Norfolk Village State School as stated in the policies that have been proved to me as follows: 

Student Code of Conduct 

Information and Communication Technology Acceptable Usage Policy 

Student Dress Code 

Homework Policy 

School Charges and Voluntary Contributions 

Student usage of internet, intranet and extranet 

Absences 

School Excursions – Code of Conduct 

Complaints management 

Consent to use Copyright Material, Image, Recording or Name 

Appropriate Use of Mobile Telephones and other Electronic Equipment by Students 

 

I  acknowledge  that  information  about  the  school’s  current  programs  and  services  has  been explained to me.  

I  am  aware  that  if  I  disregard  these  rules  and  regulations,  consequences  applicable  to  the behaviour will be put into place.  

I  acknowledge  that  information  about  Norfolk  Village  State  School’s  current  programs  and services has been provided to me.  

 

Student Name:     

Student Signature (only sign if in year 4 to 6):     

Parent/Carer Name & Signature:     

 

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School ICT Responsible User Agreement

Student: Iunderstandthattheschool'sinformationandcommunicationtechnology(ICT)facilitiesanddevicesprovide me with access to a range of essential learning tools, including access to the internet. Iunderstandthat the internetcanconnectmetouseful informationstoredoncomputersaroundtheworld.

WhileIhaveaccesstotheschool'sICTfacilitiesanddevices:Iwilluseitonlyforeducationalpurposes;Iwillnotundertakeorlookforanythingthatisillegal,dangerousoroffensive;andIwillnotrevealmypasswordorallowanyoneelsetousemyschoolaccount.

Specifically inrelationtointernetusage,shouldanyoffensivepicturesorinformationappearonmyscreenIwillclosethewindowandimmediatelyinformmyteacherquietly,ortellmyparents/guardiansifIamathome.

IfIreceiveanyinappropriateemailsatschoolIwilltellmyteacher.IfIreceiveanyathomeIwilltellmyparents/guardians.

WhenusingemailortheinternetIwillnot:

revealnames,homeaddressesorphonenumbers–mineorthatofanyotherperson usetheschool'sICTfacilitiesanddevices(includingtheinternet)toannoyoroffendanyoneelse.

IunderstandthatmyonlinebehavioursarecapableofimpactingonthegoodorderandmanagementoftheschoolwhetherIamusingtheschool'sICTfacilitiesanddevicesinsideoroutsideofschoolhours.

IunderstandthatiftheschooldecidesIhavebrokentherulesforusingitsICTfacilitiesanddevices,appropriateactionmaybetakenaspertheschool'sBehaviourManagementPolicy,whichmayincludelossofaccesstothenetwork(includingtheinternet)foraperiodoftime.Ihavereadandunderstoodthisprocedure/policy/statement/guidelineandtheCodeofSchoolBehaviour.

Iagreetoabidebytheaboverules/theprocedure/policy/statement/guidelineforthedurationofmyenrolmentatNorfolkVillageStateSchool.

Student’sName Student’ssignature Date

Pleasenote:ChildrenfromPreptoYear3inclusivelyareexemptfromsigningthestudentsectionabove

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Parent or guardian:  

I understand that the school provides my child with access to the school's information and communication technology (ICT) facilities and devices (including the internet) for valuable learning experiences. In regards to internet access, I understand that this will give my child access to information on computers from around the  world;  that  the  school  cannot  control  what  is  on  those  computers;  and  that  a  small  part  of  that information can be illegal, dangerous or offensive. 

I accept that, while teachers will always exercise their duty of care, protection against exposure to harmful information should depend upon responsible use by students/my child. Additionally, I will ensure that my child understands and adheres to the school's appropriate behaviour requirements and will not engage in inappropriate  use  of  the  school's  ICT  facilities  and  devices.  Furthermore  I  will  advise  the  school  if  any inappropriate material is received by my student/child that may have come from the school or from other students. 

I  understand  that  the  school  is  not  responsible  for  safeguarding  information  stored  by  my  child  on  a departmentally‐owned student computer or mobile device. 

I understand that the school may remotely access the departmentally‐owned student computer or mobile device for management purposes. 

I understand that the school does not accept liability for any loss or damage suffered to personal mobile devices as a result of using the department's facilities and devices. Further, no liability will be accepted by the school in the event of loss, theft or damage to any device unless it can be established that the loss, theft or damage resulted from the school's/department's negligence. 

I believe      (name of student) understands this responsibility, and I hereby give my permission for him/her to access and use the school's ICT facilities and devices (including the internet) under the school rules. I understand where inappropriate online behaviours negatively affect the good order and management of the school, the school may commence disciplinary actions in line with this user agreement or the Behaviour Management Policy. This may include loss of access and usage of the school's  ICT  facilities  and  devices  for  some  time.  I  have  read  and  understood  this procedure/policy/statement/guideline and the Code of School Behaviour. 

I agree to abide by the above rules / the procedure/policy/statement/guideline for the duration of my child’s enrolment at Norfolk Village State School. 

            Parent/Guardian’s Name    Parent/Guardian’s signature    Date

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AnimalAssistedTherapy&AnimalInteractionStudentConsentForm

WhatisAnimalAssistedTherapy?

AnimalAssistedTherapy (AAT) incorporateshuman‐animal interactionsand is anaide to supportalreadyexisting interventions.Norfolk Village State School are proud to have an animal assisted therapy dog to support our students. Training for this dog iscompletedthroughTherapyDogsAustraliaandtheyhaveatrainedhandlerwhowillcloselymonitorthesafetyofthestudents,staffanddog.

Benefits of AAT include; increase in emotion recognition and regulation, reduction of anxiety and depression, ability to addressgrief/loss issues, reduction of blood pressure, self‐esteem enhancement, task completion motivation, increased communication,improvedsocialisationandimprovedabilitytotrust(Velde,2015).

PotentialRisksofAnimalAssistedTherapy:

1. Dogs have their own natural defences. While the dog trainer and dog have both had training, and continue to do so to minimise risk involved with working with animals in schools. The dog will be removed immediately, should any risk be foreseen for either him or those around him.   

2. While the dog has been screened by a veterinarian before commencing at school, animals do sometimes carry disease(s). Our therapy dog is up to date on vaccinations, worming, flea and tick and will receive regular and routine veterinarian care as well as regular hygienic grooming.  

3. Risk for an allergic reaction is present when working with dogs. Below, please indicate any concerns for your child relating to dogs.  4. Dogs use their body to communicate and may brush against and lean into a person. Other body language such as tail wagging or 

body wiggling may also occur. Such behaviours create a risk for loss of balance, falling, or possible light bruising. Our therapy dog will be accompanied by his trainer at all times, during his learner phase and will only be ‘on duty’ for selected periods of the school day.  

5. While our therapy dog will be a valued member of our school community, please be mindful that he is in his learner phase and will be slowly integrated into school life. Our therapy dog has a fabric crate as well as an enclosure where he will have the opportunity to rest and re‐hydrate with no human interactions.  

6. Animal welfare is taken very seriously. Should a student ever treat our therapy dog un‐kindly, processes learnt through Therapy Dogs Australia will apply and care will be taken to re‐build the human‐animal bond. 

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 

Animal Assisted Therapy / Animal interaction at Norfolk Village State School Consent Form 

 

Student name: ______________________________________________________________        Class: _______________________ 

 

I, ______________________________________________________________  (parent/guardian)  

I DO give consent to  the use of Animal Assisted Therapy and/or interactions and accept the potential risks, rules and rights outlined above for the    

                             Duration of my child’s time at Norfolk Village State School. 

Any further information that the school needs to be aware of:___________________________________________________ 

                                                            I DO NOT give consent to the use of Animal Assisted Therapy and/or interactions. Please ensure my child has no direct contact with Norfolk Village State School’s therapy dog.  

Sign: ________________________________________________________________________________  Date: ______________________________________ 

 

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    Dear Parent/s  I am pleased to inform you that our school will be providing parents with access to a new, convenient, online parent portal called QParents.  The QParents web and mobile application provides an easier way for you to interact with our school. Parents will have secure,  online  access  to  their  child’s  student  information,  anytime,  anywhere,  through  a  smartphone,  tablet  or computer.  QParents allows parents to connect instantly with our school to access and manage their child’s student information, including: 

Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of an absence 

Academic report cards 

Student Timetable 

Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online  

Viewing and updating personal student details, including medical conditions and address 

Enrolment details 

QParents will assist both staff and parents in sharing and responding to information in an efficient and effective way. 

It won’t replace the traditional ways you communicate with our school, but it will provide another way to communicate with us! 

Preparing for QParents 

To make the QParents registration process as smooth as possible, please help us out by filling out the details below and returning them to us at your earliest convenience.  

Decide which parent is the preferred QParents Account Owner (QPAO) and write their name, email address and mobile phone number below. Note, the QPAO must be a parent or legal guardian. Please print these details clearly.  

Student’s name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Student’s roll class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Name of preferred QPAO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

QPAO’s email address  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

QPAO’s mobile phone number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

Why are we asking for this information? 

If you are invited to be a QPAO and we have your email address, the invitation (which contains your unique invitation code) will be sent to you by email. This will make it easier to start the registration process by simply clicking on a link in the email. If we do not have your email address we will send a letter with the invitation code and instructions for registration. 

Yours sincerely, 

 

QParents Administrator 

Norfolk Village State School

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DearParents/CaregiversIt is a mandatory requirement that schools offer all parents/caregivers the option to receive textmessagenotifications.Pleasecompletetheinformationbelowtoinformuswhichparentyouwouldliketoreceivethesetextmessages.Pleasekeepinmindthistextcanonlybesenttoaparent/caregiverthatislistedundertheirchild’srecordsofwhoisauthorisedtoreceivecorrespondence.Pleasecompletewhoyouwouldliketoreceivethistextmessage.1stParentNameofParent ____________________________________Signature________________________NameofChild/Children ________________________________________________________________________RelationshiptoChild ________________________________________________________________________2ndParentNameofParent _____________________________________Signature_______________________NameofChild/Children ________________________________________________________________________RelationshiptoChild ________________________________________________________________________Kindregards

JustinKummerowPrincipal 

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Languages Information for your Child

Our school’s moving towards a P-6 languages model in alignment with the Department of Education and Training’s Global Languages Framework.

Please complete the following for your child:

Child’s Name & Class ________________________________________

Does your family speak another language at home?

Yes

No If yes, what is the language? ________________________________________

Does your child speak another language at home?

Yes

No

If yes, what is the language? ________________________________________