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Launceston Grammar I Junior School Handbook

Map of the Junior School Campus

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Tennis Court

Library **

Resource Centre **

Early Learning

Centre

Rooney Building

BroadlandHouse

Administration

Main Entrance **Roof Top Playground

Hargrave Building

Street Building (Kindergarten)

Henty Building Hall

Rugosa ArtHouse

Andrew Gordon Music School

Bifrons Court

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Contents

Map of Campus 2

Our Commitment 4

Curriculum 7

Camps and Excursions 7

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 7

Homework 8

Learning Enrichment 9

Psychologist 9

Library 9

Music 9

Visual Art 13

Co-Curricular Programme 15

Every Little Thing 16

Assessment 18

Reports 18

Awards 21

School Policies 22

Grievance Policy and Procedure - Parents 22

Harassment and Bullying Policy 23

Privacy Policy 28

Water Consumption Policy 29

Healthy Eating Policy 31

Behaviour Management Policy 32

School Rules 36

Access to the School for Delivery and Pick-up of Students 39

Uniform 40

Appearance and School Uniform 40

School Uniform for Girls 40

School Uniform for Boys 41

Physical Education Uniform (Girls and Boys) 42

Sports 42

The Grammar Uniform Shop 43

The Clothing Pool 43

Financial Section 44

Scholarships 44

School Accounts 44

Changes in Arrangements 44

The Grammar Community 46

The Old Launcestonians Association 46

The Launcestonian Foundation 46

The Broadland Old Girls Association 47

Grammar Parentlink 47

Instrumental Music Lessons 48

Instrumental Music Lessons Form 49

Instrument Hire Form 49

Grammar Shop Credit Application Form 51


Our Commitment

As an Anglican school we are committed to the belief that each person is uniquely important. We seek to foster a community in which students can feel confident to discover and express their individual strengths, and enjoy the fulfilment of participating in a positive learning community.

We strive to nurture the academic, cultural, physical, social and spiritual dimensions of each child in our care. We provide an environment in which students are challenged to become the men and women they are capable of being: confident, creative, self-reliant, thoughtful and sensitive to the needs of others.

They will be keen to take on new challenges, feeling a strong sense of responsibility for their community, willing to make decisions for themselves and acting with integrity.

Our students are encouraged to think deeply about their international world and the part they can play in making it a better place.


A positivelearning communi ty

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An engagingcurriculum

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Curriculum

The curriculum includes Literacy, Numeracy, Studies of Society and the Environment, Science, Music, Visual Arts, Religious and Values Education, Physical Education and Sport, Health and Wellbeing and Mental Health. Children learn Indonesian from Kindergarten to Grade 4. In Grade 5 and 6, German is introduced so that students have a wide choice of language learning to continue their studies in the Senior School. Information Technology is integral to all studies at all levels of the school. In Grades 5 and 6 and in some sports in Grade 4, Inter-School Sport is introduced. The School has a well-structured Outdoor Education Programme commencing at Grade 3.

Camps and ExcursionsThe Outdoor Education Programme at the Junior School commences in Grade 3. Outdoor Education experiences planned regularly each year include:

Grade 3 - 2 day camp usually to Hagley Farm

Grade 4 - 3 day camp at Camp Clayton

Grade 5 - 3 day orientation camp at the beginning of the year and a 3 day trip towards the end of the year

Grade 6 - 3 day orientation camp at the beginning of the year and an outdoor education experience towards the end of the year. A 5 day Canberra trip may also be scheduled for Grade 6 if there is enough interest. Excursions for all grades are also organised during the year by the class teachers.

ICT - Information and Communication TechnologyComputers play a central part in education at the Junior School. There are computers in every classroom, in the Library and in the Technology Learning Centre, where students go on a regular basis as a class to complete aspects of class projects with their classroom teacher. ICT is an essential part of the curriculum.

An engaging


HomeworkHomework can be defined as:

• Sethomeworke.g.Projectorassignmentwork;

• Completionofongoingclasswork;

• Studye.g.revision,preparationfortestsorexams;

• Informale.g.reading,computer

• Skillspractice

The programme is as follows:

• InPrepandGrade1nightlyreadingpracticeisencouragedandinGrade2spellingissetregularly.Occasionally work may be given to individual students as the need arises but this is left to the discretion of the classroom teachers. However, you can help your children greatly by reading to them every night and by listening to and encouraging them with their own reading.

• Grades3and4:Readingisagainanightlytask,spellingandmathsactivitiesmayalsobeset.Students should read each night for at least fifteen minutes. They are also expected to learn their spelling words each week. In addition to their own reading, it is also an enormous help and encouragement to your children if you read regularly to them and model reading habits yourselves and listen to them when your child reads aloud.

• Grades5and6:Readingisencouragedeverynighttogetherwithalanguageoramathematicaltask or an element of a SOSE project. If you feel that your child has made a fair attempt at his or her work, record the time in the Record Book. It is perfectly in order to give students some help with the homework if they are baffled, but it does not achieve much if you actually do it. Such assistance only makes the teacher think the student can do something when in fact they cannot. If you do give a lot of help, a note in the student’s Record Book is again a good idea.

In order to succeed, homework needs:

• yourinterestandsupport

• goodoratleastimprovingstudyskills

• aregularroutine

• aquietbutnotremoteplacetowork

• nottobetoomuchofaburdenonthestudent

• projectworkwillrequireaplan.


Learning EnrichmentOur Learning Enrichment Area has a teacher and is supplemented by teacher aides for specific students. Students are given extra support following screening procedures and teacher recommendations. If there is evidence of difficulties, the class teacher, the learning needs teacher and parents will meet to discuss the support required. This support will take place either in the classroom setting or in small groups in order to meet the needs of individual differences and learning styles. The Gifted Education Co-ordinator assists in the identification of programmes for children who display exceptional talent and/or potential.

Psychologist The Junior School has access to a registered Psychologist. Our Psychologist works closely with parents and staff to provide counseling and assessment for our students. It is always with the student’s best interest and continuing growth in mind that we seek to work with our Psychologist.

LibraryThe library caters for the needs of all staff and students at the Junior School from Prekinder to Grade 6. It is open every day from 8.30am, during the lunch hour and after school as required. Students are encouraged to change library books at these times as well as during designated book changing periods during the day. Students in Prekinder and Kindergarten choose one book at a time, which is kept in the classroom for a week, to be shared in class story time. Prep - Grade 2 students generally borrow two books at a time and their home readers, which they may take home for one week. All students in these classes should have a library bag. Borrowing limits for students in Grades 3 – 6 are flexible to allow for the needs of the Lexile Reading Programme and any assignment work. Books may be borrowed for two weeks and may be renewed if necessary. Reference materials may be used in the library at any time. All parents are encouraged to borrow books from our collection of parenting resources any day before and after school. The library has a computerised catalogue to which the students have access in the library and in their classrooms. Internet access is also available in the library. All classes have at least one library lesson with the teacher-librarian each week and other sessions for research may be booked as the need arises. Students may also use the library for research in small individual groups.

Lost library books will be charged at replacement cost if more than two months overdue at the end of the year. Refunds cannot be made for books which may later be found.

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Balancedmusic education

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MusicAll students from Prekinder to Grade 6 participate in class music lessons. The programme aims to provide a comprehensive and balanced music education.

Private Instrumental Tuition

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the private Instrumental Tuition Programme.

Most orchestral instruments are offered as well as piano, guitar and voice. Lessons are weekly and are timetabled in consultation with class teachers.

Instrument Hire

Instrument hire is available for most instruments. While instrumental hire is available on a long term basis, students who wish to continue to study music are encouraged to purchase their own instruments. Piano students require a piano or full size keyboard at home to practice on. Application forms to hire instruments are available on the school website.

Grades 5 & 6 hire an instrument as part of the Grade 5 - 6 Instrumental Music Programme.

Class Orchestras

All students in Grades 5 and 6 participate in a class band or orchestra programme while the Grades 3 and 4 instrumental programme introduces string instruments as well as develops ensemble skills.

Choirs

All students sing as part of their music education. In Prekinder - Grade 2, students sing as a normal part of their development as well as combining as a choir for special events. All students in Grades 3-6 sing in choirs. There is also an auditioned vocal ensemble known as The Treble Makers, open to students in Grades 5 and 6.

Ensembles

The Treble Makers, Orchestra, Concert Band and String Orchestra are all ensembles where students can extend themselves in their music making. These ensembles produce a high standard of music and perform throughout the year.


Drama Productions

Students in Prep - 2 present a play as part of the music programme. The Grade 6 production is a highlight of the year and is a memorable occasion for all Grade 6 students.

Fees

Lessons will be of 30 minutes duration, although, longer lessons can be organised if required. The current fee is $30 per half hour lesson.

Termination of Lessons

The instrumental programme is to be regarded as a year-long commitment. However, should the need arise to discontinue lessons, the School requires NOTICE IN WRITING to be forwarded to the Music Co-ordinator (Junior School) from a parent or guardian at least HALF OF TERM prior to the cessation of lessons. Half a term’s fee may be required if shorter notice is given.

Timetabling

Students will be allocated a lesson time at the beginning of the year. Some lesson times may be outside class time thereby eliminating the need for a student to miss other classes. Lesson times are weekly and timetabled in consultation with class teachers.

Attendance

Your child is expected to attend the instrumental music lesson at the scheduled time. However, should he/she be unable to attend for any reason, you are asked to advise the Music Co-ordinator or the Instrumental Teacher as early as possible. Please note that you may be charged for a lesson if you have not given sufficient notice of cancellation.


Hire

The School has a limited range of instruments available for hire per term and the fees are as follows:

Clarinet/Flute $75

Violin/Viola $75

Cello $75

Alto Saxophone $75

Trumpet/Trombone $75

French Horn $75

Insurance

Instruments taken out of the school on hire are the responsibility of the student and his/her family. The School’s insurance policy does not cover a musical instrument for loss, damage or theft whilst out on hire. It is expected that an instrument hired from the School is covered by the normal household policy taken out by the student’s family.

Visual ArtA specialist Art Teacher is on staff for all students in Grades 1 - 6. Students receive an hour session of specialist Art per week. The programme is divided into two major components. In the first component students plan for and make art works in the areas of drawing, painting, printing, computer generated works, textiles, ceramics and constructional activities. The second component centres on observing and discussing their own and others’ art works. Throughout the programme there is a constant focus on art and artists in the community. The visual arts programme gives opportunities to broaden student art skills, visual awareness and self-concept. During the year opportunities are provided for the school community to view displays of students’ art work in a variety of school settings.

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Healthycompeti tion

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Co-Curricular Programme

Inter-School Sport Competition

Matches for students in Grades 5 and 6 are played on a Friday in Terms 1 and 2. Basketball for boys and girls is played of a Friday after school at the YMCA. The School also participates in the Northern Independent Junior School Sports Association Carnivals:

Term 1 Swimming

Term 2 Cross Country

Term 3 Athletics

Team practice is held mainly after school on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons between 3:30pm and 4:30pm. Your child will be provided with specific times and venues for the sports in which they choose to participate.

House Organisation

The House system in the Junior School operates from Grade 3 when all students are assigned to Houses. Where students have a preferred allegiance to a House, such as is the case when other siblings have been through the Junior School it is normal that this is respected. Students without previous family allegiance are assigned to Houses so that numbers are equal and the distribution of talents is balanced in the long term. The Houses are used for intra-school competition in various sports.

House Competition

The House System is a motivational tool which underscores the spirit of healthy competition and discipline within the Junior School. Students earn House Points for many observed behaviours within the school. The Record Book is used to record House Points so that parents can share the child’s celebration. Bonus Points are also awarded for Sports Carnivals.

The Junior School House colours are:

•Buesnell-RooneyBlue&Purple

•Maxey-MiddletonYellow&Brown

•Lyttleton-HewtonRed&Green

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Physical Education Periods

Students in Grades Prep - 2 have Physical Education every week. A Perceptual Motor Programme is a feature for students in Early Learning, whilst a swimming programme is also included for students in Prep - Grade 6. Students in Grades 3 - 6 have one period of Physical Education and a period of Sport each week. All students are expected to participate in these periods unless there is some medical reason to prevent them, in which case a note from parents is necessary.

Behaviour and Clothing

It is most important that students learn to conduct themselves correctly in games and matches. The following rules apply for all inter-school matches:

• Playersmustbecorrectlyandcleanlyattiredforthesport.Forwintersportstheymusthaveaschooltracksuit and rugby top to wear over their sports uniform. Sun hats are compulsory during daylight savings or as directed.

• Teammembersareexpectedtobeavailableforallinter-schoolmatches.

• Whentravellingtoandfromschoolsportsuniformmaybewornbuttheentireuniformmustbeworn (see Uniform Standards).

• Mouthguardsareessentialforcontactsports.

Every Little ThingMany activities are offered to students during lunchtime and after school. Please check the “Every Little Thing” booklet for further information.


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Assessment

Reports

The Reporting Process – Mid Year and Term 3

Reports are written twice in the year. The first report is a summary of your child’s progress in Term 1. The second report in Term 3 is an in depth summary of your child’s progress for the year. This reporting process is part of the ongoing process to provide relevant, up-to-date information about our students’ personal and academic development at school.

O Outstanding Achievement

The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

H High Achievement

The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.

S Sound Achievement

The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.

B Basic Achievement

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.

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L Limited Achievement

The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and limited competence in some of the processes and skills. In some cases students may not yet have achieved the specific achievement level. In these cases teachers will indicate this by nominating two achievement levels for the same criteria.

NA Not applicable

In areas of the curriculum that have not yet been covered at the time of writing the report.

NG Non graded

Some curriculum areas will not be graded due to the nature of the area.

Effort Rating

1 Shows consistently high effort2 Shows consistent effort3 Inconsistent effort


Awards

Achievement Certificates

Achievement Certificates are presented each fortnight in Assembly, by nomination, to students who have made significant contributions in class work or in specialist areas, or who have achieved negotiated goals in reading. These awards are published in the School Newsletter.

Term Awards

Merit Certificates are presented for consistent and worthy achievement over the duration of at least one term. They cover achievements in a wide range of areas.

Honours

Honours Badges and Certificates are awarded to students in Grade 6 who have shown consistent performance of a high standard. Grade 5 students may receive a certificate to acknowledge their progress towards a Grade 6 Honours Badge.

Presentation Night Awards

Prizes are presented to students in Grade 6 in various categories. Achievements of students in Grades 3 - 5 are also recognised.

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School Policies

Grievance Policy and Procedure - Parents

1. Principles

The Launceston Church Grammar School believes that individuals should feel safe to express their points of view openly, honestly and constructively, working together for the common good. From time to time concerns regarding educational, behavioural or school environment issues may arise. For this reason Launceston Church Grammar School has developed a set of procedures to work through unresolved situations, or where an action or decision is considered to be unfair or inappropriate.

2. General Statements

• Thegrievanceprocedureprovidesguidelines for raisinganunresolved issueorcomplaintandhaving it considered seriously. It is essential, therefore, that before the process begins all parties participating are familiar with the process.

• Informalresolutionofagrievanceisencouragedandisalwaysthepreferredoption.Thisisreachedwhen the outcome is satisfactory to all. The formal process is set in motion where the informal process fails to reach a satisfactory outcome.

• The grievance procedure may not result in a change to, or reversal of, a decision or action.Sometimes it may be an understanding to follow or improve guidelines or procedures in the future. To view or download the complete Grievance Policy and Procedure please go to the following link: www.lcgs.tas.edu.au/campuses/policies

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Harassment and Bullying Policy

1. Definition

Young people are usually physical in their actions and this often gives rise to a deal of rough and tumble in their interactions with others. They often delight in teasing their peers and being teased in return.

Bullying is different and occurs when an individual or group repeatedly coerce, threaten, persecute or oppress others. Bullying always involves an imbalance of power that makes possible the ill treatment of a victim.

Bullying may be verbal, physical, social or psychological in nature. Harassment is a form of bullying.

Bullying and harassment take may forms including:

• Verbal harassment (e.g. swearing, name calling, put downs, homophobic remarks, teasing,threatening, spreading rumours, racist remarks, ridiculing in class, comments related to sexuality, abusive or nasty phone calls).

• Physicalharm(e.g.punching,spitting,kicking,pushing)

• Exclusion(e.g.deliberatelyleavingsomeoneoutofanactivityorignoringhim/her)

• Extortion(e.g.demandingmoney,food,favours)

• Physicalgestures(e.g.makingfaces,obscenegestures,mimickingtomakefunof)

Written abuse in the form of notes (paper and cyber space), graffiti, email, text messages

• Interferencewith,stealingordamageto,personalbelongings

• Intimidation(e.g.actsdesignedtointimidate,frighten,terroriseordenypersonalfreedom).

Sex-Based Harassment is a form of conduct that encompasses a wide range of offensive behaviours. Theseincludetouching,pinching,grabbing,andpatting;commentsaboutone’sbody;sexualremarks,gestures,andjokesthatdemeanothers;passingobscenenotes;andspreadingrumours.

The School considers it is your duty as a member of our community to report any clear breach of this Policy, whether directed against you or someone else, to an appropriate person.


2. School’s Commitment

The School aims to develop young men and women who:

• careforoneanother

• tolerate,respectandvaluedifferencesfoundamongstthecommunity

• allowallstudentstoachievetheirpotentialandbehappy

• celebratetheirownsuccessesandthoseoftheirpeers.

The key to the success of these aims is the maintenance of a culture throughout the School family that enables these attributes to flourish.

The School rejects any notion that bullying forms a natural part of growing up.

BULLYING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN ANY FORM.

3. Speaking Out

The School is working hard to dispel the myth of retribution and to overcome any misguided view that reporting is “dobbing”. Experience indicates that young people need to:

• feelbelievedand“heard”

• developtrustinhowstaffhandleissues

• beencouragedtotalkopenlyaboutwhathashappened

• beencouragedtoresolveconflictappropriatelyathome.

Parents can help by:

• listeningtowhattheirchildrensay

• reassuringchildrenthattheirfeelingsarevalid

• discouragingtheirchildrenfromretaliatingverballyorphysically

• discussing different ways to deal with bullying issues to avoid fighting and working through aresponse list with each child

• involving their children in decision making about what to do (after first considering differentresponses)

• takinganactiveinterestintheirchildren’ssocialdevelopment,sociallivesandacquaintances

• beingalerttosignsofdistressintheirchildren

• keepingthecommunicationlinesopenbetweenhomeandschool

• supportingtheSchoolinitsproactiveandreactiveresponsetobullying


It is not helpful if parents:

• letemotionsand/orangerimpairtheirthoughtprocess

• feelguiltyorashamed

• blamethechildren

• blametheschool

• accusepeoplewithoutascertainingallofthefacts

• lookforscapegoats

• demandtoknowallthedetailsatoncebeforeinvestigationscanoccur

• lookforeasysolutions

• actwithinjudicioushasteandsubjectivitythuspossiblymakingmattersworsefortheirChild

4. Parents of students bullying others should:

• reinforcewiththeirchildtheneedtoresolveconflictinanon-aggressiveway

• modelconflictresolutioninapositivemannerathome

• workwiththeirchild’spastoralcarer(s)tohelptheirchildstopthebullying

• lookfortheunderlyingreasonthatispromptingthisbehaviourintheirchild.

5. School Responses To Bullying Incidents

Overview - The Big Picture

“No matter how thinly you slice the bread there will be always two sides”

Whereas our School rejects bullying at all levels, families must realise that the victim as well as the perpetrator can be educated to reduce the incidents of bullying. When incidents of bullying occur, it is important for all concerned to understand that they can each play a role in bringing about a resolution to the problem. A response to bullying incidents should not be solely focused on punishment. The restoration of trust and relationships are very important and can often be achieved through a carefully run mediation process. Mediation provides an opportunity for both parties to listen and talk to each other. The person being bullied is able to give a clear message to the bully about how it feels to be bullied and it is firmly stated that the bullying is to stop. It also provides an opportunity for the bully to highlight the behaviours (if any) the person being bullied displayed that might have elicited a bullying response from others.

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Pro-active Response

The School recognises the need to periodically review and consult with the student body on the incidence of bullying within the School and will:

• undertakeregularsurveysofstudentstoestablishthescopeofbullyingthatisoccurring

• identifythevaryingformsofbullying,whereitoccurs,whoisperpetratingitand,ifpossible,whoissuffering

• developacultureofreportingincidentsinordertoprotectstudents

• empowerstudentswithappropriatestrategiestodealwithbullyingthroughdevelopingarelevantcurriculum within the appropriate part of the educational programme

• trainpeermediators/leaderstoworkwithbothbulliesandvictimstounderstandandcopewiththeconsequences of bullying

• develop/maintainacultureofsafetyandrespect.

Reactive Response

The School will:

• respondtoinformationobtainedthroughsurveys

• provideadequatesupervisiontothosepartsoftheSchoolwherebullyingoccurs

• identifybullies,addresstheirbehavioursandoffersupportthroughcounselling

• identify,ifpossible,victimsandoffersupportandaddresstheirbehaviours

• dealwithallepisodesofbullyingandharassmentthatarereported

• linkvictimsandbullies,whereappropriate,topeersupportersforcounselling.

6. Dealing with a student who bullies

The School will not tolerate bullying behaviour.

Degrees of bullying will be taken into account. Incidents of severe or particularly unfair bullying will be dealt with in the most appropriate way. The School reserves the right to assess each situation.

Key points for all members of the school community:

• Respecttherightofeverypersontofeelsafe,secureandhappy.

• Thinkabouthowyourelatetoothers.

• Valuetherights,privacyandgoodofallindividuals.

• Beopen-mindedandpositiveinyourapproachtoresolvingtheproblem.

• Choosetobepartofthesolutionnotpartoftheproblem–it’sallrighttotell.

• Swiftandappropriateactionislikelytopreventtheproblemfromescalating.

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Privacy Policy• TheSchoolcollectspersonalinformation,includingsensitiveinformationaboutstudentsandparents

or guardians before and during the course of a student’s enrolment at the School. The primary purpose of collecting this information is to enable the School to provide appropriate and effective schooling for your son/daughter.

• SomeoftheinformationwecollectistosatisfytheSchool’slegalobligations,particularlytoenabletheSchool to discharge its duty of care.

• Certain laws governing or relating to the operation of schools require that certain information iscollected. This includes Public Health laws.

• Health information about students is sensitive information within the terms of the National PrivacyPrinciples under the Privacy Act. We ask you to provide medical reports about students from time to time.

• Ifwedonotobtaintheinformationreferredtoabovewemaynotbeabletoenrolorcontinuetheenrolment of your son/daughter.

• TheSchoolfromtimetotimedisclosespersonalandsensitiveinformationtoothersforadministrativeand educational purposes. This includes to other schools, government departments, medical practitioners, and people providing services to the School, including specialist visiting teachers, sports coaches and volunteers.

• Personalinformationcollectedfromstudentsisregularlydisclosedtotheirparentsorguardians.Onoccasions information such as academic and sporting achievements, student activities and other news is published in School newsletters, magazines, on our website and through the media. If you do not agree to this you must advise us in writing addressed to the Headmaster.

• Parentsmayseekaccesstopersonalinformationcollectedaboutthemselvesandtheirson/daughterby contacting the School. Students may also seek access to personal information about them. All requests must be made in writing addressed to the Headmaster. There will be however occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, where access may result in a breach of the School’s duty of care to the pupil, or where students have provided information in confidence.

• AsyoumayknowtheSchoolfromtimetotimeengagesinfundraisingactivities.Informationreceivedfrom you may be used to make an appeal to you. It may also be disclosed to organisations that assist in the School’s fundraising activities solely for that purpose. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent.

• WemayincludeyourcontactdetailsinaclasslistandSchooldirectory.Ifyoudonotagreetothisyoumust advise us in writing addressed to the Headmaster.

• Ifyouprovide theSchoolwith thepersonal informationofothers,suchasdoctorsoremergencycontacts, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the School and why. They can access that information if they wish.


Water Consumption Policy

Our Commitment

We will actively ensure the health and wellbeing of members of our school community is integrated into our daily activities. In particular we will encourage students and teachers to drink water throughout the school day, especially during physical activity.

Our Water Consumption Principles

• Wewillproactivelymanagewaterconsumptioninourenvironment,ensuringthatdrinkingtapsareaccessible to children and staff at all times

• Wewillactivelyencouragepeopleinourschoolcommunitytoconsumewaterduringworkhours,encouraging students to bring ‘water only’ bottles to school.

• We will encourage and support members of our school community to improve their waterconsumption habits by not permitting the consumption of sweet drinks during class time.

• We will encourage and support members of our school community to improve their waterconsumption habits by only permitting the consumption of water drinks during physical activity.

• Wewillproactivelymanagewaterconsumptioninourenvironmentbyensuringthattheseprinciplesare instilled to all students at all year levels.

Our Water Consumption Principles will be achieved by:

• Wewillprovideandadequatelyadvisestudents,staffandparentsabouttheprinciplescontainedwithin out Water Consumption Policy.

• We will provide and adequately advise students, staff and parents of the facts, research andinformation that underpins the principles of our Water Consumption Policy.

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Healthyeating

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Healthy Eating Policy

Our Commitment

We will actively encourage the health and wellbeing of members of our school community by promoting the importance of healthy eating. In particular we will educate parents and students about the components of a healthy lunchbox, and we will encourage them to bring healthy lunchboxes to school.

Our Healthy Eating Principles

• Wewillactivelyencouragestudentsinourschooltoconsumefruitandvegetablesduringschoolhours by implementing a ‘healthy snack time’ into the morning work session.

• Wewillencourageandsupportmembersofourschoolcommunitytoimprovetheirconsumptionof fruit and vegetables by hosting various events such as, ‘healthy breakfasts’ and by cooking in the classrooms.

• Wewillproactivelyeducateparentsandstudentsaboutthecomponentsofahealthylunchbox.

Our Healthy Eating Principles will be achieved by:

• Wewillprovidetimeforourstudentstoconsumea‘healthysnack’withinclasstime.

• Wewilladequatelyadvisestudents,staffandparentsabouttheprinciplescontainedwithinourHealthy Eating Policy.

• We will provide and adequately advise students, staff and parents of the facts, research andinformation that underpins the principles of our Healthy Eating Policy.

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Behaviour Management PolicyThe Junior School Behaviour Management Policy focuses on the areas of reinforcing and encouraging positive behaviours and a sequence of consequences for negative behaviours.

Section A: Positive Programmes

1. Lunch Club

An activity/craft club run through the Learning Support Centre for children on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes.

2. Kids Matter

A Mental Health Programme being developed and implemented throughout the Junior School.

3. The Buddy Programme

Each class has a buddy class which is a few years older or younger. Students get to know younger or older students and participate in activities with the other class.

4. Good Deed Awards

Staff will hand out tickets to reward positive behaviour in class or the playground. At Assembly, the studentwiththemostticketsaswellasanotherstudent,whosenamewillbedrawn‘outofthehat’;will receive a choice of one reward card. The cards will include:

• PhotographyCard

• ComputerGoldCard

• FreeChoiceCard

5. Head of Junior School Special Morning Tea (2 per term)

Children are invited to attend morning tea with the Head of Junior School. Teachers recommend students to be invited based on application towards school work, being friendly and caring or having done something particularly special. The Head of Junior School issues a formal invitation to those children in Prep to Year 6 to attend. Generally one student from each class is invited to attend.


6. Reward Cards

Computer Gold Card

The recipient may take a friend to the Computer Lab at lunchtime for one week as their reward.

Photography Card

The recipient is able to photograph activities within the School for the week with their photos published within School forums.

Free Choice Card

The recipient has a choice of activities which are negotiated with the Class Teacher. Choices may include:

• Extraplaytimewithafriend(TableTennisorotheractivity)

• SpecialtimeinanotherareaoftheSchool(Art,Library,BuddyClass)

• ArewardnegotiatedwiththeClassTeacher

7. House Points

House points are awarded to Year 3-6 children for positive actions within the School. House points go towards the winning house each term as well as the overall winner for the year.

8. Record Books

Record Books are a communication tool between home and School.

9. You Can Do It - Social and Emotional Programme

The Junior School has adopted the ‘You Can Do It’ programme which supports the development of children’s social and emotional capabilities such as confidence, persistence, organisation, getting along and resilience.

10. Aussie of the Month

This is an initiative from The Department of Premier and Cabinet to encourage citizenship amongst students. Each month students are nominated by Teachers for displaying qualities such as teamwork, compassion, friendliness, courage and courtesy. The Head of Junior School selects a student to receive the monthly award.

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Section B: Dealing with Negative Behaviours

Yellow Card

• SenttoHeadofJuniorSchool,DeputyHeadofJuniorSchool or a colleague, to indicate problems are brewing, generally in a classroom. This will usually result in a quiet/casual visit to the classroom during the session to give support. The yellow card is a preventative intervention and support strategy to provide a proactive response before an issue escalates.

Red Card

• A Red Card from the classroom or playground means to either come immediately or that action is to be taken following an incident.

• A Red Card letter is sent to parents from the Head of Junior School detailing the incident. The student meets with the Head of Junior School, receives a lunchtime detention which involves a reflection letter and/or an apology letter and/or consequence chosen by the Head of Junior School.

• 3 Red Cards served to a child equates to an internal suspension. An internal suspension involves a student not being allowed to participate in some of the more enjoyable aspects of School life. The Head of Junior School will also meet with the student.

• 5 Red cards lead to external suspension. The student and parents meet with the Head of Junior School to discuss a course of action in order for the student to return to School. A period of probation is also to be served in this time. If successfully served then the behaviour will be recorded and slate cleared at the end of probation. However if there are subsequent suspensions, prior history may be taken into account.

Red ‘R’ (reminder)

Students may receive a Red ‘R’ in their record books as a reminder regarding inappropriate behaviour.

To Head of Junior School / Deputy Head / ColleagueFrom________________________in Student’s name Please visit:

Now Before/After Recess After lunch Trouble brewing

Not participating

Other

To Head of Junior School / Deputy Head / Colleague

From________________________in

Student’s name

Immediate assistance required

Removal from class/playground

Follow up required

Other

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List of Consequences for Negative Behaviours

The model below illustrates the types of behaviours which warrant either a note in the Record Book, a Red ‘R’ or a Red Card.

Red ‘R’ or note in Record BookFor minor negative behaviours

Red CardFor repeated or serious negative behaviours

• Swearing• Graffiti• Bullying/cyberbullying• Teasing/put-downs/ridiculingpeers• Insolence,rudeness,answeringback• Minorscuffles• IgnoringHatPolicy• Littering• Inappropriateappearance/uniform• Absentfromschoolsport• Misuseoftoilets• Inappropriateuseofequipment• Unsafeuseofplayequipment• Nobooks,equipment,uniform• Nohomework• Latenesstoclassafterrecess,lunch• Lackofapplication/effort• Misuseofmobilephones• MisuseofICTPolicy• Notrespectingotherpeople’sproperty• Poorbehaviouronbuses• Theft• Complaintsfromgeneralpublic

• Repeatedincidentsofswearing• Repeatedincidentsofgraffiti• Repeatedbullying/cyberbullying• Repeatedteasing/put-downs/ridiculingpeers• Repeatedinsolence,rudeness,answeringback• Repeatedscuffles/fighting• RepeatedignoringofHatPolicy• Repeatedlittering• RepeatedinappropriateAppearance/Uniform• Repeatedabsencefromschoolsport• Repeatedmisuseoftoilets• Repeatedinappropriateuseofequipment• Repeatedunsafeuseofplayequipment• Repeatedlackofbooks,equipment,uniform• Repeatedlackofhomework• Patternoflatenesstoschool/class• Repeatedlackofapplication/effort• Repeatedmisuseofmobilephones• RepeatedmisuseofICTPolicy• Repeateddisrespectofotherpeople’sproperty• Repeatedpoorbehaviouronbuses• Repeatedtheft• Repeatedcomplaintsfromgeneralpublic• Possessingdangerousobjects• Dangerousbehaviour

Special Considerations

The behaviour management strategies outlined above are appropriate for most students, including those with special needs. However, alternative strategies may be appropriate for some students with diagnosed/documented conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder and should be developed in consultation with specialist staff following classroom observations of their behaviour. Case conferences with Parents, the student’s Teachers, Deputy and Head of Campus and facilitated by the Educational Support staff and/or the School Counsellor may also be appropriate. Whilst these alternatives may be more demanding initially, positive outcomes for the student over time are increasingly likely.


School Rules

Code of conductEveryone at Launceston Church Grammar School completely rejects bullying in any form.

We are honest with ourselves and with others. We are considerate to other people, at home, at school and anywhere in public. We encourage a healthy lifestyle and reject the use of harmful substances. We appreciate appearance, our uniform, clothing, property and our school. We all support our community’s rules. Every student shall regularly attend Assemblies, Chapel and Religious and Values Education sessions unless excused by the Head of Campus of the Junior School.

Infectious IllnessIf a student contracts an infectious disease or is a possible contact, notice should be given immediately to the Head of Campus of the Junior School.

Property to be MarkedEvery book must show the owner’s name and grade, and all articles of clothing, bags etc. must be clearly labelled with some indelible marking or woven name tapes. The marking of all property is one of the most important ways in which parents may assist in the orderly operation of the School. Unmarked property is kept for a short time in Lost Property (adjacent to reception). Watches should be engraved with the owner’s name.

MoneyStudents are not allowed to carry more money than is necessary for fares or lunch, unless a satisfactory reason can be given. If a student has to bring extra money to School, it should be handed to the teacher for safe keeping. No student is allowed to borrow money from another. If it is necessary for a student to borrow money, he or she must apply to the office.

Buying and selling between students is forbidden.


Valuable items at SchoolIt is most unwise for students to bring items of value or large sums of money.

School Property All damage to School property must be reported to a teacher at once.

JewelleryThe only jewellery to be worn at school is a wrist watch. If ears are pierced students may wear one plain stud in the lobe of the ear.

HaircutsHair is to be neatly trimmed and pulled back from the face. Fringes must clear the eyebrows and not be swept back behind the ears. Unnatural hair colours and “fashionable” and radical cuts and/ or trends are not permitted. Boys’ hair must be trimmed at reasonably frequent intervals, have the lobes of the ears showing and must not be worn below the level of the collar. Sideburns are not to be extended below the middle of the ear. Girls’ hair must be tidy and pulled back from the face including when working at desks and computers. Hair adornments are to be similar in colour to the hair and ribbons, ties and scrunchies are to be in the School colours. Hair should not interfere with the wearing of the School hat.

Chewing GumThe possession of chewing gum is forbidden.

Make UpMake up is not allowed.

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Access to the School for delivery and pick-up of students

Options available to parents are:

Lyttleton Street

A drive through/standing only zone is effective before and after school outside the Lyttleton

Street gates. Parents must not leave the vehicle in this area. A teacher may be on duty at the end of each day to facilitate smooth connection with parents and students. Limited parking is available on the north side of Lyttleton Street. Parents should observe the Council prescribed parking regulations in this area and must not leave vehicles unattended on the entry apron in front of the Lyttleton Street gates. A restriction notice will be placed in this area when access is needed for the Junior School bus.

Elphin Road

Students may be dropped or collected by arrangement from the Elphin Road entrance.

Bifrons Court

Entry to the Junior School via Bifrons Court may be undertaken with caution. Students should be instructed to wait for parents in the shelter provided.


Uniform

Appearance and School UniformAll students must look clean, neat and tidy in school uniform. Shoes must be cleaned daily.

Students must wear either summer or winter uniform. A mixture of the two is not permitted.

Every item of clothing must be labelled with the owner’s name. Pre-Kinder and Junior children are required to wear Physical Education uniform. They also have the option to wear formal school uniform if desired.

School Uniform for Girls

Summer:

Kinder - Grade 2

School dress - blue and white stripes

School socks

School jumper

Hair ribbons - blue or white

Black leather shoes (lace-up)

Grammar Hat

Grades 3 - 6

As above plus:

School blazer (blue)

Grammar bag or back-pack

Winter:

Kinder - Grade 2 (No Blazers)

School skirt (pleated blue check*)

Long sleeve blue shirt

Tie (optional)

School jumper (blue)

Grey stockings

Hair ribbons - blue or white


Grades 3 - 6

As above plus:

School blazer- blue

Girl’s School Tie

Grey stockings


* Skirt length to be knee length when kneeling. Garments are designed for this and it will be insisted upon.


School Uniform for Boys

Summer:

Kinder - Grade 2

Light blue shirt

School walk shorts

Short school socks (grey)


School jumper (grey)

Grammar hat

Grades 3 - 6

Light blue shirt

School tie

Light grey walk shorts

Light grey walk socks

School jumper (if necessary)



School blazer

Grammar sun hat

Winter:

Kinder - Grade 2

Light blue shirt

School tie (optional)

School jumper (grey)

Grey trousers (short or long)

Long school socks (with short trousers)


Grades 3 - 6

As above plus:

School blazer


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Physical Education Uniform for Girls and BoysGym shoes - White or white in combination with School colours. (Basketball boots are not acceptable)

Socks School sports socks.

Pre-Kinder - Grade 6

Striped polo top, rugby top, school tracksuit pants

Pre Kinder - Grade 2

Black stretch pants (skirts inappropriate before Grade 3) OR plain black bike shorts (girls only)

Black sports shorts

Grades 3 - 6

Black bike shorts (not to be visible under skirt OR black skirt and black sports brief OR black unisex shorts (girls), black sports shorts (boys)

SportsSwimming: Physical Education uniform - School bathers.

When competing as a team member, black stretch pants are appropriate under black skirts.

Bike shorts are inappropriate under skirts. A properly fitting mouth guard is required for all contact sports. Spray jackets are not compulsory. If they are purchased, they must be worn over a School rugby top. They may be worn to and from school as part of the PE uniform but never over the School uniform. Students may wear PE uniform to school if they have a PE lesson in the morning session. Normal school uniform must be carried in a separate bag and worn once the PE lesson is finished.

On Sports days, Grades 3 - 6 may wear their Physical Education uniform all day. A plain sports bag may be used in addition to the Grammar School bag or back-pack for carrying sports clothes or uniform.

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The Grammar Uniform ShopThe complete uniform, including sport uniform, is available from:

The Grammar Shop - Mowbray Campus

(enter from the bottom car park)

Telephone: 6336 6062

Hours: 10:00am - 4:30pm

Monday to Friday

The Clothing PoolA range of secondhand uniform items is available from the Clothing Pool. The Clothing Pool aims to provide quality pre-owned uniform items at reasonable prices, whilst also returning to parents some of their initial outlay. The Clothing Pool retains 16.5% of the proceeds from sales, which includes the GST. The Clothing Pool is situated in the JR Hughes building adjacent to the Grammar Shop on the Mowbray Campus. Access from the lower car park. During the school term the Clothing Pool is open each Monday from 1:00pm - 4:30pm.


Financial Section

ScholarshipsA number of Board academic scholarships are offered each year on the basis of competitive examinations, which are held annually. Music and private scholarships are also available.

Scholarships are usually offered at varying levels of support and a booklet outlining these is available online at www.lcgs.tas.edu.au/ scholarships.

School AccountsAccounts for fees and other sundry items are posted on a monthly basis. For information relating to accounts and other financial matters parents should contact the Business Office at the Senior School campus on 6336 6043.

Changes in ArrangementsIt is important that changes of family details are advised to the School at the earliest opportunity. Short-term Withdrawal of Students Parents are expected to ensure attendance of students throughout the school year. Leave of Absence is granted only in exceptional circumstances on written application to the Heads of Campus (Junior or Senior School).


The Grammar Community

The Old Launcestonians AssociationThe Old Launcestonian’s Association is the organisation representing the former scholars of Launceston Church Grammar School. All students who have attended Grammar automatically become members of the OLA. The OLA is a committee, which meets monthly and is involved in the life of the School. Support is also given to the annual reunion dinners held in most capital cities around Australia, Hobart and the NW Coast. The OLA awards a scholarship and funds many projects each year.

The Launcestonian FoundationEarly in 1985 the School Board made a decision to establish a Foundation. This followed their concern over Federal Government policies and attitudes towards independent schools. It was felt, very strongly, that unless action was taken the independence of the School could not be guaranteed in the future. So was born the Launcestonian Foundation.

The Foundation is self-sufficient and separate from the School and enlists the financial support, experience and know-how of the wide body of men and women who believe in the Launceston Church GrammarSchool;aschoolrichinhistoryandwithafinerecordofeducationalachievement.

If you would like more information on the Launcestonian Foundation please contact the Development Office on 6336 6016.

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The Broadland Old Girls AssociationThe Broadland Old Girls Association was formed in January 1906 and became the focal point for reunion activities of former students of Broadland House School As well as the Launceston group, branches were formed in Melbourne and southern Tasmania. Since amalgamation with Grammar in 1983theOldGirls’havecontinuedtomeetatleasttwiceayear;aformaldinnerisheldannuallyandat the close of each school year a Chapel service of Holy Communion is conducted at the Grammar Chapel and followed by breakfast in the dining-room.

The Old Girls continue their support of the Grammar Junior School - the Broadland Campus - through the Meg Fry Citizenship Award and at Senior School level through an annual scholarship. The Association supports the School through scholarships, bursaries, annual prizes and at the Annual School Fair.

Grammar ParentlinkGrammar Parentlink generally meets at alternating venues (Junior and Senior campuses) as published in the School Calendar. Meetings are open to all parents. Parentlink co-ordinates the work of many support groups in the School and submits recommendations to School Management for focus, change and progress within the School. A major focus of Parentlink, through active subcommittees, is the organisation of fundraising to support additional facilities at both campuses. Grammar Parentlink also organises speakers on topics of interest to parents in the school community. We encourage parents to attend meetings and to become active in Grammar Parentlink for the benefit of your child.


Instrumental Music Lessons

FeesLessons will be of 30 minutes duration, however, longer lessons can be organised if required. The current fee is $30 per half hour lesson.

There are 10 lessons each term and the fee will be charged on the school account. Additional lessons will be provided if requested.

Termination Of LessonsThe instrumental programme is to be regarded as a year-long commitment, however, should the need arise to discontinue lessons, the School requires NOTICE IN WRITING to be forwarded to the Coordinator of Music from a parent or guardian at least HALF A TERM prior to the cessation of lessons. Half a term’s fee will be required if shorter notice is given.

TimetablingStudents will be allocated a lesson time at the beginning of the year and whenever possible, lessons will be given on a rotating basis to minimise disruption to other classes. Some lesson times may be outside class time thereby eliminating the need for a student to miss other classes.

AttendanceYour child is expected to attend the instrumental music lesson at the scheduled time, however, should he/she be unable to attend for any reason, you are asked to advise the Music Coordinator or the instrumental teacher as early as possible. Please note that you may be charged for a lesson if you have not given sufficient notice of cancellation.

HireThe school has a limited range of instruments available for hire per term and the fees are as follows:

Clarinet, Flute, Cello, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, French Horn - $75

InsuranceInstruments taken out of the school on hire are the responsibility of the student and his/her family. The School’s insurance policy does not cover a musical instrument for loss, damage or theft whilst out on hire. It is expected that an instrument hired from the School is covered by the normal household policy taken out by the student’s family.


Instrumental Music Lessons Form (Junior)

STUDENT’S NAME:

GRADE:

My child would like to learn (insert name of instrument)

I wish for instrumental tuition to commence for my child, and agree to the conditions as listed opposite this page.

PARENT’S SIGNATURE: DATE

Instrument Hire Form

STUDENT‘S NAME:

INSTRUMENT:

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF HIRE:

Please complete the following – indicate with a X in the appropriate box.

❑ I am happy to continue to hire the instrument which my child used last year.

OR

❑ I wish to hire a musical instrument from Launceston Church Grammar School to be used by my child. I agree to cover all costs for regular maintenance of the instrument, and for any repairs due to damage caused to the instrument by my child’s negligence, or the cost of replacement in the event of loss of the instrument.

I agree to the conditions as listed on the back of this form and I understand that Launceston Church Grammar School reserves the right to inspect this instrument at any time and to service the instrument when necessary.


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Grammar Shop Application For Credit Form

FAMILY NAME:

ACCOUNT TO BE MAILED TO (Name):

MAILING ADDRESS FOR ACCOUNT:

POSTCODE:

Telephone Contacts:

Daytime: NAME: NUMBER

After Hours: NAME: NUMBER

Children In School:

NAME: GRADE: Boarder: Y / N




Do you wish students to charge items on your account? YES / NO

Do you wish to set a credit limit? If so, to what value? $

Do you wish to set any other limits? (i.e. stationery only, written permission only, telephone permission required)

OR

Do you wish to give any other instructions? (please specify)


Ref: Fee account checked Credit advanced

Authorised Account established


10 Lyttleton Street, East Launceston 7250 Tasmania Australia P: 03 6336 5900 F: 03 6336 5929 E: [email protected]

www.lcgs.tas.edu.au

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