junior school info guide 2012
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Information booklet for 2012TRANSCRIPT
1A GUIDE TO 2012
A GUIDE TO 2012
PACIFIC COAST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Printed: 17 November 2011
J u n i o r S c h o o l
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2012 Begins...Monday 30 January, is the first day for all students to commence.
Prep and Kindergarten (ELC) classes will attend 4.5 days a week in first term.Parents are asked to collect their children at 1:00pm on Wednesday’s.
First Day ArrangementsNew students are to assemble outside the Administration Office at 8:20am inorder to attend an Orientation Session prior to Assembly.
Junior School students are to assemble in the Junior School concrete area. Ashort assembly will be held at 8:50am to advise students of their new teachersand classrooms for 2012.
Senior School students will also attend an Assembly prior to thecommencement of the day and will be required to be at School by 8:30am.
School HoursJunior School: 8:50am to 3:00pmSenior School: 8:30am to 3:15pmOffice: 8:10am to 4:00pm (during Term time)
The office will be closed from Monday, 17 December to Friday, 13 January, 2012. Office Hours during holiday opening times are 9:00am to 3:00pm.
The office will be closed from 23 to 24 January, due to a staff conference for Professional Development.
Office contacts are: 07 5523 9700 or [email protected]
Bus TravelNSW Residents (Surfside Buses)Surfside Buslines provides services to the School. Dependent upon the distance in which you reside from the school your child may be eligible for free bus travel to and from School on Surfside Buses. Please collect Surfside Bus Application Forms from the office.
Queensland ResidentsStudents who reside in Queensland may choose to use the Pacific Coast Bus service. Please enquire at the office for details regarding the bus route and timetable.
CampsSenior School Camps will be held from 8 to 10 February at both Hosanna Farmstay, Stokers Siding and Binna Burra Lodge, Binna Burra.
Junior School Camp for Years 3 to 6 will be held in Term 2.
Camps are included in the School Fees and are compulsory school activities.
Quick Notes
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Late Arrivals and Early DeparturesStudents are required to sign in at the office should they arrive after 8:30am (Senior School) or 8:50am (Junior School). A late slip will be provided and this must be presented to the Class or Pastoral Care teacher.
Parents wishing to collect their students prior to 3:00pm (Junior School) or 3:15pm (Senior School), please sign your child/ren out at the office.
School AbsencesIf your child is absent from school, please submit in writing to the office an explanation of their absence by email to [email protected] or a note to their classroom or pastoral care teacher.
School FeesSchool Fees are invoiced over four terms. All accounts are payable by the end of the first week of term. Alternatively you can request to enter a formal written instalment plan, please ask to speak with our Finance Officer for more details. School Fee schedule is included in this booklet.
Direct Deposits can be made to NAB, BSB: 082 167, Account No. 17 346 7872 to Pacific Coast Christian School. Please include your family name including initials as the reference for deposit. Centrepay forms are available from the office.
Stationery Student stationery requirements for subjects and year levels are included in this booklet, please refer to the appropriate section to purchase for your child/ren’s school stationery needs for 2012.
Swimming CarnivalThe Senior School Swimming Carnival will be held on 7 February, at Banora Oasis Pools. Notes will be distributed the first week of School in 2012.
UniformsPlease be encouraged to buy your 2012 uniform needs during Term 4, 2011. The uniform shop will be open for existing parents on 27 January, 2012 from 8:30am to 12:30pm Should your child/ren have a big growth spurt over the holiday period, uniforms can be exchanged on this day if tags are attached and original package in tact. Please phone the Uniform Shop on 07 5523 9101 with any enquiries or to make an appointment.
During term time the Uniform Shop is open:Tuesdays 8:00am to 12:00pmFridays 2:30pm to 3:30pm
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Term Dates, 2012Term 1
Mon 23 Jan to Wed 25 Jan Professional Development (staff only)
Thursday 26 January Australia Day
Friday 27 January Professional Development (staff only)
Monday 30 January First day of Term 1
Thursday 5 April Last day of Term 1 (10 week term)
Term 2
Monday 23 April First day of Term 2
Wednesday 25 April Anzac Day
Friday 27 April School Photo Day
Friday 8 June Professional Development (staff only)
Monday 11 June Queen’s Birthday
Tuesday 12 June Professional Development (staff only)
Friday 29 June Last day of Term 2 (10 week term)
Term 3
Mon 16 Jul to Fri 20 Jul Professional Development (staff only)
Monday 23 July First Day of Term 3
Thursday 30 August Junior School Musical
Friday 31 August (TBC) Gold Coast Show Day/Prof Develop. (Staff First Aid Training)
Friday 21 September Last day of Term 3 (9 week term)
Term 4
Monday 8 October Professional Development (staff only)
Tuesday 9 October First Day of Term 4
Monday 10 December Presentation Night
Thursday 13 December Last Day of Term 4 (10 week term)
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School FeesAll Inclusive Tuition Fees 1st child 2nd child 3rd childJunior School (annual) $1,300 $650 FREE (weekly*) $25.00 $12.50 FREE
Senior School (annual) $1,560 $780 FREE (weekly*) $30.00 $15.00 FREE
*weekly fee calculation based on 52 weeks.
Other Fees and ChargesEnrolment Application Fee (non refundable) $100Enrolment Deposit (non refundable) $150
Uniforms (included in booklet) costs varyOptional activities such as mission trips costs varyStationery Items (included in booklet) costs varyOptional Mission Fund program $5 per week
Transition Class to Kindergarten 2013, 2 days per week, Term 4 onlyEnrolment application fee and enrolment deposit plus $500 tuition fee applies ($750)
Conditions and Notes1. Tuition fee includes excursions, camps and bus travel for Queensland residents.2. Tuition fees are invoiced over four terms. Accounts are payable in full by the end of the first
week of term. Alternatively you can request to enter into a formal written instalment plan with the school.
3. Tuition fees do not include the following: mission trips, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, stationery items, calculators, USB sticks, Bible, major works, workbooks, textbooks, ICAS competition fees, First Aid Course fees, representative sport costs, etc are expected to be covered by families.
4. Tax Deductible Donations to the School’s Building or Library Fund are invited and appreciated.5. Receipts will be issued for cash, debit/credit card and cheque payments. School receipts are
not normally issued for other methods of payment (internet banking, Centrepay and direct debits).
6. An administration fee of $33.00 (incl GST) per month will be charged on overdue accounts unless a formal written instalment plan with the school is in place.
7. An dishonour fee of $33.00 (incl GST) will be charged to your account per dishonoured payment.8. The replacement cost of damaged or unreturned library books or other school resources will be
charged to your account.9. In the event that fees are not paid and legal proceedings are deemed necessary by the school
to recover outstanding fees, all recovery costs incurred will be charged to your account.10. If a student is withdrawn from the school, one term’s written notice to the Principal is required.
Failure to provide a full term’s notice will result in $250 being charged (per student) in-lieu of notice.
11. The school normally gives a term’s notice for any tuition fee variations, but reserves the right to alter these fees and other charges without prior notice, and to charge additional fees not listed in this schedule on rare occasions.
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Uniform Shop | Phone: 07 5523 9101 | Open Tuesdays 8:00am to 11:00am & Fridays 2:30pm to 4:00pm
2012 Uniform Price List as at Oct 2011
Junior School | Formal Uniform | Girls
White Blouse Sizes 4c to 16c .................................... $38.50
Tartan Skirt (Prep to Year 10) Sizes 8c to 12c .................................... $42.00 Sizes 14c to 16c .................................. $45.00
Tartan Skort (Prep to Year 6) Sizes 4c to 16c .................................... $35.50
Tartan Slacks (Term 2 & 3 only) Sizes 4c to 16c .................................... $44.00
Girls White Ankle Socks ................................. $7.00
Junior School | Formal Uniform | Boys
White Shirt Sizes 4 to 20 ........................................ $40.00
Formal Navy Shorts Sizes 14 to 20 ...................................... $27.00
Navy Trousers (Term 2 & 3 only) Sizes 4 to 18 ........................................ $29.00
Navy Knee High Socks .................................... $9.50
Senior School (Year 7 to 10) | Formal Uniform | Girls
White Blouse Sizes 8c to 16c .................................... $38.50 10a to 26a ........................................... $41.00
Tartan Skirt Sizes 10a to 12a .................................. $43.00 Sizes 14a to 16a .................................. $46.00 Size 20a-‐24a ....................................... $49.00
Girls School Socks ........................................... $7.00
Senior School (Year 7 to 10) | Formal Uniform | Boys
White Shirt Sizes 4 to 16 ........................................ $38.50 Sizes 18 to 26 ...................................... $41.00
Formal Navy Shorts Sizes 4 to 18Y ...................................... $34.50 Size 12Y to 16Y ................................... $37.00 Size 9 to 10M ...................................... $39.50
Navy Trousers (Term 2 & 3 only) Sizes 4 to 18 ........................................ $29.00
Navy Knee High Socks .................................... $9.50
Senior School (Yr 11 & 12) | Formal Uniform | Girls A
White Blouse 10a to 24a .......................................... $40.00
Formal Navy Skirt Sizes 8a to 12a ................................... $37.50 Sizes 14a to 18a ................................. $39.00 Size 20a to 26a ................................... $41.00
Girls School Socks .......................................... $5.50
Senior School (Yr 11 & 12) | Formal Uniform | Boys A
White Shirt Sizes 14 to 16 ..................................... $35.50 Sizes 18 to 32 ..................................... $38.50
Formal Navy Shorts Sizes 14 to 16y ................................... $34.50 Size 4m to 8m .................................... $37.00 Size 9m to 10m .................................. $39.50
Navy Trousers (Term 2 & 3 only) Sizes 4 to 18 ....................................... $29.00
Navy Knee High Socks ................................... $9.50
Formal Uniform & Bags (Boys & Girls)
Blazer (Senior School) Size 10 to 22 ..................................... $179.00 Size 24 to 26 ..................................... $194.00
Jumper Sizes 4 to 8 ......................................... $53.00 Size 10 to 16 ....................................... $57.00 Size 18 to 22 ....................................... $60.00 Size 24 to 28 ....................................... $65.00
Wet Weather Jacket Sizes 6c to 16c .................................... $33.00 Sizes S to XL ........................................ $41.00
Ties (Yrs 5 to 12 – Term 2 & 3 only) ............ $24.50
Formal Hat (S, M, L) ..................................... $20.00
School Bags Backpack (S) ....................................... $49.00 Backpack (L) ....................................... $62.00 Duffle Bag .......................................... $18.50 Library/Homework folder (JS) ............ $11.50
Art Smock (JS) .............................................. $25.00
Uniform Prices
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Uniform Shop | Phone: 07 5523 9101 | Open Tuesdays 8:00am to 11:00am & Fridays 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Sports Uniform (Boys & Girls)
Sport Shorts, Navy Sizes 4c to 16c (zip/pocket) ................ $30.00 Sizes 4c to 16c (pocket/pocket) .......... $27.00 XS -‐ 3XL (zip/pocket) ........................... $32.00 XS – 3XL (pocket/pocket) .................... $29.00
Sport Polo Shirt Sizes 2 to 16c ...................................... $35.00 XS to 3XL ............................................ $39.00
Microfibre Sport Track Jacket Sizes 4c to 16c .................................... $66.00 Sizes XS to 2XL .................................... $70.00
Microfibre Sport Track Pants Sizes 4c to 16c .................................... $46.00 Sizes XS to 2XL .................................... $48.00
Rash Shirts (Swimming)
Sizes 6c to 16c .................................... $28.00
Sizes 18c to XXL .................................. $36.00
Sports Cap .................................................... $11.00
Sports Socks .................................................... $7.00
2012 Student Uniform
BACKPACK -‐ The navy School Backpack is compulsory for all students.
HATS -‐ The wearing of the school hat is compulsory for all students for all outdoor activities including before and after school, recess and lunch. No hat to be worn other than those available from the uniform shop.
HOSIERY -‐ Girls may wear plain black or navy stockings or tights in Winter under the Formal Uniform only. Fishnet and patterned stockings are not acceptable.
SHOES -‐ Formal -‐ Black lace-‐up leather or vinyl school shoes (ballet or skate shoes or similar are not permitted). Velcro black shoes are allowed for PREP to Year 2.
SPORTS – White joggers (lace-‐up only) with thick soles (black or coloured joggers, and coloured laces are not permitted). Velcro white shoes are allowed for PREP to Year 2.
SKIRTS -‐ Girls skirts are to be worn at knee length and not above.
SOCKS – Formal Boys are to wear the long navy school socks with the formal uniform (socks of any other kind are not permitted).
Girls are to wear the short Pacific Coast socks with the formal uniform (socks of any other kind are not permitted).
Sports -‐ Boys and Girls are expected to wear the Pacific Coast sports socks (socks of any other kind are not permitted).
SPORTS BAGS – The school duffle bag is for carrying sports and excursion gear only and is not to be used in place of the school backpack.
SPORTS DAYS & EVENTS – Students are to wear either full school PE uniform or full school uniform for sports days and events. Students may bring a t-‐shirt in the appropriate house colour to wear at the sporting venue.
SUNGLASSES-‐ Students may wear black sunglasses whilst outside to protect their eyes. Physical Education classes may not accept the wearing of glasses if they are not securely attached to the head.
SWIMWEAR -‐ When representing the School, navy swimwear is preferable and the school rash shirt must be worn. During swimming lessons the style of swimwear is up to the parents prerogative provided they are covered by a rash shirt.
TRACKSUITS – Tracksuits can only be worn Sport and PE days.
UNDERSHIRTS – Should be white or neutral in colour and not display any images.
WINTER UNIFORM – (during Term 2 and 3 only) Students from Years 5 to 12 are required to wear the school tie with the formal uniform. Junior School girls (Prep to Year 4 inclusive) have the option of wearing the Tartan school slacks with their formal white blouse. Male students (Prep – Year 12) may wear the navy school trousers instead of the school shorts, with the formal white shirt. Both boys and girls are permitted to wear navy scarves and navy gloves if they wish. School jumpers and/or jackets are to be worn.
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Stationery Please ensure that all items are labelled clearly with the student’s name.
Parents are asked to supply all stationery needs for students, including exercise books. Please refer to the Year Level Stationery Lists are provided in this booklet for stationery needs for your students.
Limited items of stationery needs are availalbe in the office and items and prices are listed below. Please see office if you require any of these items.
ISBN numbers have been quoted, to assist you in sourcing the correct books. Please ensure that these numbers are checked at the time of purchasing to avoid an incorrect purchase.
We recommend Collins Booksellers for your book needs.
Collins Booksellers
Shop 24, Centro Tweed Shopping Centre
Corner Bay and Wharf Streets, Tweed Heads NSW 2486
Ph: 07 5599 3600, Fax: 07 5599 3601, Email: [email protected]
Proprietor: Debbie Nicholson.
Limited Office Stock Prices
Aprons $17.00
Art Diaries $ 5.00
NIV Bibles $16.00
Dictonaries $17.00
Diaries (Student) $17.00 (1st copy supplied, additional copies purchased)
Geometry Sets $ 4.00
USB Sticks $ 4.95
Information
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Stationery Prep & Kindy (ELC) |
5 x Large Bostik Glue sticks 35gm2 x Packets Staedtler Triplus Jumbo triangular coloured pencils (10 colours)1 x Packet Faber Castell Connector Pens (pack of 10)1 x Manilla Folder2 x Plastic Document Wallets2 x reams of reflex white A4 paper1 x Box of tissues4 x “Jungle” Scrapbooks, 64 page (3 only required for PREP students)1 x Display folder
1 x chair pocket (see photo for example)to fit chair dimensions width of chair 355 mm x length of back to seat 330 mm and overall heightof chair is 680 mm
Available from Uniform Shop1 x Navy School Art Smock1 x Navy School Homework/Reader Folder1 x School Rash Shirt (Swimming)1 x Navy School Duffle Bag
Kindergarten students only2 x Exercise Books QLD Year 1 225 x 175mm, 48 pages
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Stationery | Year 1 and 26 x Large Bostik Glue sticks 35gm1 x Packet of textas (12 pack)1 x Packet of coloured pencils (12 pack)2 x Staedtler HB lead pencils4 x Plastic document wallets2 x reams of reflex white A4 paper1 x Wooden ruler with mm and cm markings1 x Large erasers1 x Box of tissues5 x ‘Jungle’ scrapbooks (Foolscap)4 x Exercise book (A4 size) page 96 - Year 1/2 lined
1 x chair pocket (see photo for example)to fit chair dimensions width of chair 355 mm x length of back to seat 330 mm and overall heightof chair is 680 mm
Available from Uniform Shop1 x Navy School Art Smock1 x Navy School Homework/Reader Folder1 x School Rash Shirt (Swimming)1 x Navy School Duffle Bag
Year 1 students onlyTargeting Handwriting Book 1, NSW Foundation Style (Year 1 students only)
Year 2 students onlyTargeting Handwriting Book 2, NSW Foundation Style (Year 2 students only)
A sample of a Year 1 linedexercise book. - three blue lines(solid, dotted, solid), followed by a red line.
Ruler pictured, to help withproportions.
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Stationery Year 3 and 4 | 1 x USB Stick (2Gb)1 x Maths Calculator - Sharp EL310AB1 x Macquarie Primary Dictionary (ISBN 978-1-74246-072-7)2 x large bostik glue sticks (35gm)5 x 10mm grid books 9x7 (Maths)1 x Pair of scissors1 x Sharpener with shavings barrell9 x Exercise book (A4 size) page 96 - Year 3/4 lined6 x Exercise book (A4 size) page 96 - Year 3/4 lined BotanyA4 Manilla folder1 x Packet of Textas (12 pack)1 x Packet of coloured pencils (12 pack)10 x Staedtler HB lead pencils (no rubber on end)1 x Wooden ruler with mm and cm markings1 x Plastic Document Wallet2 x Large erasers1 x Ream of reflex A4 white paperLarge box of tissues
Year 3 students only1 x Targeting Handwriting Book 3, NSW Foundation (ISBN 1877085-38-3)
Year 4 students only1 x Targeting Handwriting Book 4, NSW Foundation (ISBN 1877085-39-0)
Available from Uniform Shop1 x Navy School Homework/Reader Folder1 x School Rash Shirt (Swimming)1 x Navy School Duffle Bag
A sample of a 3/4 linedexercise book. - two blue lines, followed by a red line.
Ruler pictured, to help withproportions.
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Stationery | Year 5 and 61 x Large box of tissues1 x USB stick 2.0Gb1 x Maths Calculator - Sharp EL310AB1 x Geometry set (protractor, compass, etc) Helix1 x Macquarie Budget Dictionary 4th Edition ISBN 97818764295601 x Ream of Relfex A4 white paper1 x Manilla folder2 x Large Bostik Glue Sticks 35gm3 x “Jungle” scrapbooks, 64 pages (art)8 x A4 exercise books, blue lined 128 pages, with margin4 x A4 exercise books, blue lined 96 pages, with margin3 x 7mm Grid Book 9x7 (Maths)1 x Pair of Scissors1 x Pencil sharpener with shavings barrell1 x Packet of Textas (pack of 12)1 x Packet of Coloured pencils (pack of 12)1 x Wooden ruler with mm and cm markings2 x Large erasers10 x Staedtler HB pencils (with no rubber on end)1 x Plastic document wallets (art)2 x A4 display folder, blueBic Biros (2 x red and 2 x blue)
Year 5 students onlyTargeting Handwriting Book 5, NSW Foundation Style (Pascal Press)
Year 6 students onlyTargeting Handwriting Book 6, NSW Foundation Style (Pascal Press)
Available from Uniform Shop1 x Navy School Homework/Reader Folder1 x School Rash Shirt (Swimming)1 x Navy School Duffle Bag
Available from the officeStudent Diary $16.00 (first diary is included in tuition fees)
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Student’s Name: ________________________________________
Billing Name: ________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________
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Postal Address: ________________________________________
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Home Phone: ________________________________________
Work Phone(s): ________________________________________
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Mobile Phone: ________________________________________
Notes: ________________________________________
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School Pro: (Office M/Registrar) Initials: ________________
Emergency Card: (Reception) Initials: ________________
Quick Books: (Accounts) Initials: _________________
Change of Family Details
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Student’s Name: ________________________________________
Billing Name: ________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________
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Postal Address: ________________________________________
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Home Phone: ________________________________________
Work Phone(s): ________________________________________
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Mobile Phone: ________________________________________
Notes: ________________________________________
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Information provided by: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Student D’base: (Reception) Initials: _________________
School Pro: (Office M/Registrar) Initials: _________________
Emergency Card: (Reception) Initials: _________________
Quick Books: (Accounts) Initials: ________________
Change of Family Details
New Contact Details
Office Use Only
SD: Change of Family Details - April 11
Change of DetailsSometimes details change of the holiday period, please let the office know by filling out this form and submitting to the office. Thank you.