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OLA SCHOOL INFORMATION

FOLDER 2018

Address: 9 Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham 3192

Telephone No: 9584 9488

Fax No: 9583 2606

Email: principal@olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au

Website: www.olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au

Parish Priest: Fr Peter Matheson

Principal: Mrs Leonie Young

Deputy Principal: Mr Stephen Evans

Finance &Admin Officer: Mrs Gabrielle McGee

Administration Officer: Miss Alicia Robertson

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Our Vision Statement

We, at OLA, are a welcoming

Christian community, living and celebrating with faith and

gratitude in the spirit of Jesus.

Our Mission Statement

We promote a love of learning, through partnership

with families, staff and the Parish community in a just

and inclusive environment.

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CONTENTS PAGE

2 Letter from Parish Priest

3 Vision and Mission Statements

4-5 Contents

6 School Plan

SCHOOL ORGANISATION

7-8 Staff Placements

9 Term Dates

9 Prep Timetable

10 School Hours

10 Playground Supervision

11 Staff Professional Development

12 Fee Structure School Charges

13 Capital Levy

13 Maintenance Levy

13-14 Student Levy Charges

14 School Fee Accounts

15 School Charges

16-18 Privacy Policy

19-20 Standard Collection Notice

21 Appointments

21 Change of Address/Telephone

21 Transfers

22 School Assemblies

23 Attendance

23 Newsletter

23 Marking of Possessions

24-25 Student Behaviour and Management

26 School Policies- refer to School website www.olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au

27 Teaching and Learning

28 Religious Education Program Overview

29 Physical Education and Sport

30 Digital Technologies

31 Excursions

32 Camp

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CONTENTS

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32-33 Social Skills Program - Clubs

33 LOTE (Languages other than English)

34 Student Wellbeing

34 Seasons Program

PARENT PROGRAMS

35 Religious Education Program Dates

36 Sacraments

37 Classroom Helper Program

37 Perceptual Motor Program (PMP)

PARENT INVOLMENT

38 OLA School Advisory Council (OSAC)

39 Parents and Friends Association

39 Fete Committee

FACILITIES

40-43 School Uniform

44 Canteen

45 Parking

46 Car Park Plan

47 School Banking

48-49 Outside School Hours Care

HEALTH

50 Absence from School

51 Accidents, Illness and Emergency Contact

51 Dental Health

52 Head Lice

53 Medical Services

53 Asthma & Ananphylaxis

54 OLA School Prayer

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OLA CLASS STRUCTURE

STAFF PLACEMENTS 2018

PRINCIPAL LEONIE YOUNG DEPUTY PRINCIPAL STEPHEN EVANS R E LEADER STEPHEN EVANS TEACHING & LEARNING LEADER MARSHA VAN CUYLENBURG PREP TRANSITION JOSY REEDER JUNIOR SCHOOL LEADER JOSY REEDER MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADER CAITLAN PROSSER SENIOR SCHOOL LEADER EMILY ROBERTS STUDENT WELLBEING LEADER JACQUELINE KOVACICH ICON LEADER STEPHEN EVANS PREP CT - CHRISTINE THREDGOLD PREP KM - KIRSTEN MILINSKI YR 1/2CM - CARRIE MULCAHY & BRAD HOARE YR 1/2JD - JENNY DOHERTY & MICHELA VELLA YR 1/2JR - JOSY REEDER & CATHERINE HARRISON YR 1/2ST - SHELBY TURNER YR 3/4AD - ANNA DANSON YR 3/4CP - CAITLAN PROSSER & GERARD VERSTOEP YR 3/4ET - EVA TRAYNOR & MARSHA VAN CUYLENBURG YR 3/4FJ - FRANCINE JORGENSEN YR 3/4MB - MARK BUCCILLI YR 5CG - CZESIA GREEN YR 5ER - EMILY ROBERTS & JACQUELINE KOVACICH YR 5OL - GEN O’MEARA & FIONA LEE YR 6JD - JULIE DOYLE & HELENE LIONAKIS YR 6NC - NICOLE COLLINS & GERARD VERSTOEP

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OLA CLASS STRUCTURE / STAFF PLACEMENTS

2018 CONTINUED

LIBRARIAN - CHRISTINE HOLDSWORTH LIBRARY TECHNICIAN - KATHERINE GRIMA LOTE – JAPANESE - HELENE LIONAKIS PHYSICAL EDUCATION - LIZ THOMPSON & JUNKO KAWABATA READING RECOVERY - BARBARA BECIRIC VISUAL ARTS - SAMANTHA HUDSON

LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER - SARAH ARNOTT LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER - ANN ARTHUR LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER - KERRY BOEING LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER - SARAH DOOLEY LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER - RYAN GUNGOR LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER - MEG MCCALLUM LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER - DIANNE MCDOWALL LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER - SYLVESTER OBENG LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER - TOM PERKIN FINANCE & ADMIN OFFICER (BURSAR) - GABRIELLE MCGEE ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (RECEPTION) - ALICIA ROBERTSON LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER (OFFICE) - DIANA MILBURN LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER (FIRST AID) - SARAH DOOLEY SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT - JOE BRICK

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TERM DATES 2018

TERM 1 Wednesday 31st JANUARY - THURSDAY 29th MARCH (Grades 1-6 commence Wednesday 31st January)

(Prep commence Thursday 1st February) (Good Friday 30th March – Easter Monday 2nd April)

TERM 2 MONDAY, 16th APRIL - FRIDAY 29th JUNE

TERM 3 MONDAY, 16th JULY - FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER

TERM 4 MONDAY, 8th OCTOBER - WEDNESDAY 19th DECEMBER (CONCLUDE 1.00pm)

PREP TIMETABLE 2018

COMMENCE: Wednesday 1st FEBRUARY

STARTING FROM: 8:40am, FINISHING AT 3:15pm.

PLAY LUNCH AND LUNCH TO BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL EACH DAY

FROM WEEK BEGINNING:

MONDAY 5th February 2018 TO FRIDAY 23rd February 2018

(Four Days per week during this time - NO WEDNESDAYS)

8:40am TO 3:15pm

MONDAY 26th February ONWARDS

(Five days per week - Fulltime)

8:40am TO 3:15pm

SCHOOL TIMES

8:40am TO 3:15pm

Children to be at school by 8:35am

LUNCH (Eaten in the Classsroom) 11:00am - 11:15am

LUNCH RECESS (Teacher Supervision) 11:15am - 12:00pm

AFTERNOON RECESS (Teacher Supervision) 2:00pm - 2:30pm

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SCHOOL HOURS 2018

Staff on Duty 8:30am

Children should be at school by 8:35am

First Bell 8:40am

Classes 8:45am

Children Eat Lunch 11:00am

Lunch/Recess 11:15am

Finish Lunch Bell 11:57am

Classes 12:00pm

Afternoon Recess 2:00pm

Finish Recess Bell 2:27pm

Classes 2:30pm

School Dismissed 3:15pm (Those children not collected by families are to gather at school office.) If you are regularly unable to collect your child(ren) by 3:30pm it is important that you contact OSHClub, in order to provide adequate Out of School Hours Care

PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION

The children are supervised by teachers on yard duty during lunch and recess, and from 8:30am until 8:40am. However, a number of children arrive as early as 8:00am, and parents should be aware that no responsibility will be taken for these children until the official school hours, i.e. 8:30am to 3:30pm. Please note that Before and After School Care facility is available. On wet days and very hot days the children are supervised in their classrooms while they play indoor table games or are engaged in some quiet activity.

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STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Effective schools ensure that management and staff have time to develop and monitor constructive educational practice. Therefore, throughout 2018, as a school, we will have pupil free days. These will consist of interacting at a local level, interschool level and zone level. Teachers also participate in many in-services out of school hours at night/weekends. The general aims being: . regular evaluation and redesign of curriculum and programs; . ongoing review of policies that safeguard student learning; . coordination of information flow between teachers about the success of programs and students; . acquisition of materials that match the requirements of students; . systematic support for professional development;

The following dates have been set aside as pupil free days in 2018 for in servicing of staff at a zone level, school level and inter-school level –

Thursday 15th February 1:30pm - Parent/Teacher Interviews

(School finishes at 1:00pm)

Thursday 7th June - School Closure Day

Friday 8th June - School Closure Day

Thursday 28th June 1:30pm - Parent/Teacher Interviews

(School finishes at 1:00pm)

Monday 27thAugust - School Closure Day

Monday 5th November - School Closure Day

Wednesday 5th December - School Closure Day

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FEE STRUCTURE

SCHOOL CHARGES 2018

Following careful appraisal of the financial needs of the school, the School Advisory Council (OSAC), in conjunction with the school Accountant, Parish Priest and Principal, set the following fee structure for 2018.

SCHOOL FEES - 2018

Determined on a Family basis –Totalling $2,735.00 (Includes Tuition Fee, Capital Levy and Maintenance Levy).

The Annual Tuition Fee per family will be $1,915.00 and is to be paid in full by 24th August

2018. The full amount can be paid at beginning of the year if desired. Accounts for outstanding balances will be sent at the beginning of Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4.

The Annual Capital Levy per family will be $670.00 and is also to be paid in full by

24th August 2018.

The Annual Maintenance Levy per family will be $150.00 and is also to be paid in full by

24th August 2018.

STUDENT LEVY:

The Student Levy for 2018 will be $760.00 per student

ADDITIONAL FEES: Years Prep-4: Swimming Fee $110.00 Per Student Years 5-6: Camp Fee $330.00 Per Student Years 5-6: Senior Beach Program $115.00 Per Student The costing of fees and levies takes into account:

the use of materials from previous years.

the supply of some items by parents.

the supply of materials to individual students as well as to learning programs across the curriculum.

Financial Assistance for Parents - CAMPS SPORTS & EXCURSION FUND (CSEF) School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be

eligible for CSEF. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student is: $125 for primary school students. Application forms are available at the school office. If you are experiencing any financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to discuss this matter with the Principal, Leonie Young (9584 9488) or Parish Priest, Fr Peter Matheson (9583 6161). No person would be excluded because of fee paying difficulty.

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CAPITAL LEVY

Throughout its history, the parishioners of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish have worked for and financially supported our Parish and School. Their efforts and generosity have enabled us to have the buildings and resources we have today. Whilst Government grants have greatly assisted in carrying out these building programs, if it was not for our parishioner's generosity through the Thanks Giving Program, these building programs would not have been possible.

The Capital Levy was introduced to the school to ensure equitable sharing of the financial responsibility of the school. The fee for 2018 is $670.00 per year and was based on the average contribution for all parishioners. All parents with children at OLA are expected to pay this amount. Without it, and without the contributions of the Parishioners into the Thanks Giving Program, it would be impossible to extend the technology program and also continue to provide excellent buildings and facilities at OLA.

MAINTENANCE LEVY

A $150.00 Maintenance Levy was introduced to ensure that the school’s facilities are effectively maintained. In recent times some work that has traditionally been done at Working Bees has needed to completed by independent tradesmen; this has been to ensure safety and insurance guidelines are followed. We will still hold Working Bees to encourage social connectedness between families and assist with the upkeep of the school grounds.

STUDENT LEVY CHARGES

Again, this year the Requisite, Activities, Library and Digital Technologies Levy have been amalgamated into one levy (Student Levy). This has been approved by the OLA School Advisory Council (OSAC) and will simplify the finance system. Therefore, a total of the above

four levies ($760.00 per student) will be included on the fee statement.

Activities/Excursions/Incursions provide support for areas of study/learning within the total school curriculum. They introduce students to the connection between ideas and practices. They enable students to be involved both within and beyond the school environment in experiences which challenge, extend and motivate in order that they may reach their full potential whether intellectually, physically or aesthetically. It must be noted that other activities which are an essential part of the school program, such as Swimming Program, 5/6 Inter-School Sports and Camps are not part of this payment.

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The vision of our School Library Resource Centre is to ensure that students are life-long users of ideas and information for education and pleasure. This levy will enable us to provide excellent technology resources, quality literature and audio visual material to further enhance our well resourced Library.

Digital Technologies are part of many facets of contemporary life and learning. To ensure our educational practice reflects this fact, the students will be provided with opportunities to work with a range of digital tools: with chrome books, iPads, desktop computers and Lego robotics. The subscriptions for Reading Eggs and Matific will continue to support classroom programs Prep – 6.

SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNTS

A statement of account for the full year’s school fees will be sent at the beginning of the school year. Subsequent statement of accounts will be sent at the beginning of Terms 2 and 3.

We ask that all accounts are finalised by Friday 24th August 2018. Payments may be made in any of the following ways: -

cash

cheque

credit cards (Visa or Mastercard only) (Payments may be placed in an envelope, clearly marked on the outside, and sent to the School Office for processing.)

Cards Online Payment Service (COPS) of 7 Monthly payments via credit card

deductions (Visa or Mastercard only)

Eftpos cards

Internet banking – If you are using Internet banking, Our Lady of the Assumption School’s account details are as follows:

National Australia Bank

BSB No: 083 347

Account No: 65589 3399 Please make ensure your family full name or School fee account number is quoted as your payment reference. After discussion with the OLA School Advisory Council (OSAC) Members and Fr. Peter

Matheson, it was decided that no concessions will be given in relation to families being

absent for part of the year due to illness, overseas travel, holidays, etc. Therefore, full fees are still expected to be paid irrespective of whether a family is away for a term or part term, etc.

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2018 SCHOOL CHARGES

FAMILY FEES PAYABLE: Tuition Fees per family $1,915.00 Capital Levy per family $ 670.00 Maintenance Levy per family $ 150.00 ________

TOTAL FAMILY FEE: $2,735.00

Student Levy (Per Student) Includes: Excursion, and curriculum expenses ________

$ 760.00

ADDITIONAL FEES

Years Prep – 4 Swimming Fee $ 110.00

Years 5 and 6 – Camp Fee $ 330.00 Years 5 and 6 Senior Beach Program $ 115.00

Term 1

Family Fee Instalment Due Friday 23rd February 2018 $915.00 Student Levy $255.00 Prep – 4 Swimming Fee $110.00

Term 2

Family Fee Instalment Due Friday 27th April 2018 $910.00 Student Levy $255.00 Years 5 and 6 Camp Fee $330.00

Term 3

Family Fee Instalment Due Friday 24th August 2018 $910.00 Student Levy $250.00 Years 5 and 6 Senior Beach Program $115.00

PLEASE ENSURE ACCOUNTS ARE FINALISED BY

FRIDAY 24th August 2018

Thank you.

If you are having financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact

Mrs Leonie Young on 9584 9488 or Father Peter Matheson on 9583 6161.

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PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy is important This Privacy Policy sets out how the School uses and manages personal information provided to or collected by it. The School is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act. In relation to health records, the school is also bound by the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School may, from time to time, review and update this Privacy Policy to take account of new laws and technology, changes to Schools' operations and practices and to make sure it remains appropriate to the changing school environment.

What kind of personal information does the School collect and how does the School collect it? The type of information the School collects and holds includes (but is not limited to) personal information, including, including health and other sensitive information, about:

pupils and parents and/or guardians 'Parents' before, during and after the course of a pupil's enrolment at the School;

job applicants, staff members, volunteers and contractors; and

other people who come into contact with the School.

Personal Information you provide: The School will generally collect personal information held about an individual by way of forms filled out by Parents or pupils, face-to-face meetings and interviews, and telephone calls. On occasions people other than Parents and pupils provide personal information.

Personal Information provided by other people: In some circumstances the School may be provided with personal information about an individual from a third party, for example a report provided by a medical professional or a reference from another school.

Exception in relation to employee records: Under the Privacy Act and the Health Records Act 2001(Vic)the Australian Privacy Principles do not apply to an employee record. As a result, this Privacy Policy does not apply to the School's treatment of an employee record, where the treatment is directly related to a current or former employment relationship between the School and employee.

How will the School use the personal information you provide? The School will use personal information it collects from you for the primary purpose of collection, and for such other secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose of collection and reasonably expected, or to which you have consented.

Pupils and Parents: In relation to personal information of pupils and Parents, the School’s primary purpose of collection is to enable the School to provide schooling for the pupil. This includes satisfying both the needs of Parents and the needs of the pupil throughout the whole period the pupil is enrolled at the School. The purposes for which the school uses personal information of pupils and Parents include:

to keep Parents informed about matters related to their child's schooling, through correspondence, newsletters and magazines;

day-to-day administration;

looking after pupils' educational, social and medical wellbeing;

seeking donations and marketing for the School;

to satisfy the School's legal obligations and allow the School to discharge its duty of care.

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PRIVACY POLICY

In some cases where The School requests personal information about a pupil or Parent, if the information requested is not obtained, the School may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of the pupil.

Job applicants, staff members and contractors: In relation to personal information of job applicants, staff members and contractors, The School’s primary purpose of collection is to assess and (if successful) to engage the applicant, staff member or contractor, as the case may be. The purposes for which O.L.A. uses personal information of job applicants, staff members and contractors include:

in administering the individual's employment or contract, as the case may be;

for insurance purposes;

seeking funds and marketing for the School;

to satisfy the School's legal obligations, for example, in relation to child protection legislation.

Volunteers: The School also obtains personal information about volunteers who assist the School in its functions or conduct associated activities, such as alumni associations, to enable the School and the volunteers to work together.

Marketing and fundraising: The school treats marketing and seeking donations for the future growth and development of the School as an important part of ensuring that the School continues to be a quality learning environment in which both pupils and staff thrive. Personal information held by the school may be disclosed to an organisation that assists in the School's fundraising, for example, the School's Foundation or alumni organisation. Parents, staff, contractors and other members of the wider School community may from time to time receive fundraising information. School publications, like newsletters and magazines, which include personal information, may be used for marketing purposes.

Who might the School disclose personal information to? The school may disclose personal information, including sensitive information, held about an individual to:

another school;

government departments;

O.L.A. parish / your local parish

medical practitioners;

people providing services to the School, including specialist visiting teachers and sports coaches;

recipients of School publications, like newsletters and magazines;

Parents; and

anyone you authorise the School to disclose information to; and

anyone to whom we are required to disclose the information by law.

Sending information overseas: The school will not send personal information about an individual outside Australia without:

obtaining the consent of the individual (in some cases this consent will be implied); or

otherwise complying with the Australian Privacy Principles or other privacy legislation. The School may also store personal information in the ’cloud’ which may mean that it resides on servers which are situated outside Australia.

How does the School treat sensitive information? In referring to 'sensitive information', the School means: information relating to a person's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion, trade union or other professional or trade association membership, philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation or practices or criminal record, that is also personal information; and health information and biometric information about an individual.

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Sensitive information will be used and disclosed only for the purpose for which it was provided or a directly related secondary purpose, unless you agree otherwise, or the use or disclosure of the sensitive information is allowed by law.

Access and correction of personal information Under the Commonwealth Privacy Act and the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic), an individual has the right to obtain access to any personal information which the school holds about them and to advise the school of any perceived inaccuracy. Pupils will generally be able to access and update their personal information through their Parents, but older pupils may seek access and correction themselves. There are some exceptions to these rights set out in the applicable legislation. To make a request to access or update any personal information the School holds about you or your child, please contact the School Principal in writing. The school may require you to verify your identity and specify what information you require. The school may charge a fee to cover the cost of verifying your application and locating, retrieving and copying any material requested. If the information sought is extensive, the School will advise the likely cost in advance. If we cannot provide you with access to that information, we will provide you with written notice explaining the reasons for the refusal.

Consent and rights of access to the personal information of pupils The School respects every Parent's right to make decisions concerning their child's education. Generally, the School will refer any requests for consent and notices in relation to the personal information of a pupil to the pupil's Parents. The School will treat consent given by Parents as consent given on behalf of the pupil, and notice to Parents will act as notice given to the pupil. As mentioned above, parents may seek access to personal information held by the School about them or their child by contacting the School Principal. However, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where release of the information would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, or where the release may result in a breach of the School's duty of care to the pupil. The School may, at its discretion, on the request of a pupil grant that pupil access to information held by the School about them, or allow a pupil to give or withhold consent to the use of their personal information, independently of their Parents. This would normally be done only when the maturity of the pupil and/or the pupil's personal circumstances so warranted.

Enquiries If you would like further information about the way the School manages the personal information it holds, or wish to complain that you believe that the school has breached the Australian Privacy Principles please contact the School Principal. The school will investigate any complaint and will notify you of the making of a decision in relation to your complaint as soon as practicable after it has been made.

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School Policy

(Last updated March 2014)

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STANDARD COLLECTION NOTICE

Standard Collection Notice

1. The School collects personal information, including sensitive information about pupils and parents or guardians before and during the course of a pupil's enrolment at the School. This may be in writing or in the course of conversations. The primary purpose of collecting this information is to enable the School to provide schooling to the pupil and to enable them to take part in all the activities of the School.

2. Some of the information we collect is to satisfy the School's legal obligations, particularly to enable the School to discharge its duty of care.

3. Laws governing or relating to the operation of a school require certain information to be collected and disclosed. These include relevant Education Acts, and Public Health [and Child Protection]* laws.

4. Health information about pupils is sensitive information within the terms of the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act. We may ask you to provide medical reports about pupils from time to time.

5. The School from time to time discloses personal and sensitive information to others for administrative and educational purposes, including to facilitate the transfer of a pupil to another school. This includes to other schools, government departments, [Catholic Education Office, the Catholic Education Commission, the School's local diocese and the parish, Schools within other Dioceses/other Dioceses]* medical practitioners, and people providing services to the School, including specialist visiting teachers, [sports] coaches, volunteers and counsellors.

6. Personal information collected from pupils is regularly disclosed to their parents or guardians.

7. The School may store personal information in the 'cloud' which may mean that it resides on servers which are situated outside Australia.**

8. The School's Privacy Policy sets out how parents or pupils may seek access to personal information collected about them. However, there will be 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 pupils have provided information in confidence.

9. The School Privacy Policy also sets out how you may complain about a breach of privacy and how the School will deal with such a complaint.

10. As you may know the School from time to time engages in fundraising activities. Information received from 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.

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STANDARD COLLECTION NOTICE

11. On occasions information such as academic and sporting achievements, pupil activities and similar news is published in School newsletters and magazines [and on our website]. Photographs of pupil activities such as sporting events, school camps and school excursions may be taken for publication in School newsletters and magazines and on our intranet. The School will obtain separate permissions from the pupils' parent or guardian prior to publication if we would like to include photographs or other identifying material in promotional material for the school or otherwise make it available to the public such as on the internet. [12. We may include pupils' and pupils' parents' contact details in a class list and School directory.]†

12/13. If you provide the School with the personal information of others, such as doctors or emergency contacts, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the School and why, that they can access that information if they wish and that the School does not usually disclose this information to third parties.

* As appropriate ** If applicable † Schools may wish to seek specific consent to publish contact details in class lists and School directories

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APPOINTMENTS

When making an appointment, please arrange with the school secretary for a suitable time. When an issue arises the preferred procedure is to meet with the teacher, then the Principal. Children’s appointments (doctor, dentist, etc.) should, whenever possible, be made out of school hours. However, where this is unavoidable, please send a note to the class teacher. Children are not to be removed from the school grounds until an exit form has been completed at the office and handed to the classroom teacher.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/TELEPHONE

If, at any time, you should change your address, email address, contact telephone numbers, jobs, etc, would you kindly notify the office, IN WRITING, IMMEDIATELY so that we can alter our records. It is particularly important to have current emergency contacts and telephone numbers.

TRANSFERS

If you intend leaving the school, please notify the Principal in writing. Your new contact details are required together with the information of the school your child will be attending ie. date commencing new school, name and address of new school. We are required to notify your new school of your child’s transfer details.

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SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES

A whole school assembly is usually held on each alternate Monday in Brigid Hall at 2.40pm This assembly includes prayer, the singing of the National Anthem, “Advance Australia Fair,” and an opportunity for the children to share community activities such as singing, verse speaking, presentation of work and awards. Briefer level assemblies are held on every other Monday morning or afternoon. Parents and family members are welcome to join us at all assemblies.

“ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR”

Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea. Our land abounds in nature’s gifts, Of beauty rich and rare. In history’s page let every stage, Advance Australia Fair In joyful strains then let us sing Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We’ll toil with hearts and hands, To make this Commonwealth of ours, Renowned in all the lands For those who’ve come across the seas, We’ve boundless plains to share. With courage then let us combine To Advance Australia Fair.

In joyful strains then let us sing Advance Australian Fair.

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ATTENDANCE

Attendance at school is compulsory for all children over the age of six years. If your child is unable to attend school at any time during the year, you are asked to phone or email the school by 9.30am on the day of your child’s absence. A note is also required on his/her return explaining the reason for your child’s absence. This is a legal requirement. If your child needs to leave the School for any reason, a note granting permission, signed by parent or guardian must be sent to the school in advance. The School will always give clear notice of any alteration to the published school hours, which may arise for particular reasons, e.g. Staff In-service. This notification will appear in the Parent Newsletter. Punctuality is encouraged at all times. Repeated lateness interferes with the child's progress in School and causes bad habits to develop. Parents should explain the reason for their child's lateness. When a child is absent from school, please email:

your child’s name and class to attendance@olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au - on the day, please ring in the instance of contagious or serious illness and provide a note explaining the absence when your child returns to school.

NEWSLETTER

The Newsletter is published EVERY SECOND TUESDAY and is available on line at www.olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au

The link will be emailed or hard copy provided on request to the eldest in the family.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEWSLETTER WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON TUESDAY FORTNIGHTLY. Any notices or items for the newsletter need to be emailed to the

following new email address newsletter@olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au no later than the FRIDAY prior to the newsletter day.

MARKING OF POSSESSIONS All children's possessions MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Including all articles of school clothing (shoes included), lunch boxes and drink bottles, art smocks and library bags. No responsibility will be taken for expensive toys, electronic games, etc. which are brought to the school.

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STUDENT BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT

At Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School all our management strategies are based on Gospel Values. Strongly underpinning all that we do is the importance of - . MUTUAL RESPECT . SELF DISCIPLINE . EQUAL WORTH . CO-OPERATION . SHARED RESPONSIBILITY In terms of behaviour of all people, we have some basic understandings - . All behaviour has social meaning . All behaviour has a purpose . Belonging is a basic need . People are active decision makers . A discouraged person exhibits inappropriate behaviour In any form of communication, listening is important and when formulating school expectations, both children and adults are involved. This is important in terms of clearly understanding what is expected in terms of behaviour.

MANAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR (LARMENIER)

Student Behaviour Management A positive management aims at building a positive and trusting relationship. Good relationships contribute to the development and maintenances of good behaviour and a positive ethos both inside and outside the classroom. This school places great importance and emphasis on a positive, restorative approach to behaviour, ensuring all acceptable behaviour is promoted and encouraged.

OLA aims:

To promote good behaviour and encourage achievement

To support students in learning self-discipline

To enable effective learning

To create a safe and secure environment for pupils and staff

OLA Hierarchy of steps:

1. Warning 2. Second warning – consequence 3. Timeout in classroom 4. Time out in another classroom if behaviour escalates – Think sheet is completed

and sent home.

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Severe Clause:

Child is sent to the office immediately – Think sheet completed and sent home.

OLA School Rules: 1 Follow directions.

2. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

3 Respect other people’s property.

4. Speak nicely and use your manners.

5. Be a good listener.

CIRCLE TIME

At OLA we focus on building relationships in our classroom, through a forum known as Circle Time. It is a structured process where class groups meet to speak, listen and share concerns. Rules are set in place to create a safe environment where the children will feel valued and respected. It teaches students to problem solve, self reflect and develop listening and communication skills.

The important rules that must always be followed are: 1. Listen when others are speaking. 2. The right to pass, you don’t have to say anything. 3. No put downs. Be positive. Circle time fosters a sense of connection and the children learn to accept responsibility for addressing issues and working collaboratively to construct solutions.

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SCHOOL POLICIES

The following School Policies can be accessed online via the school website at www.olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au

Anaphylaxis

Anti-bullying and Student Wellbeing

Attendance

Discipline

Enrolment

Homework

Internet and Social Media

Mandatory Reporting

Uniform

Child Safety

CareMonkey

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TEACHING AND LEARNING

We have rich and diverse teaching and learning programs at OLA. Students’ needs and interests are identified and catered for, as are different teaching and learning styles. We aim to develop each individual student’s potential through a range of holistic learning experiences. At OLA, we are currently implementing Victorian Curriculum, which is the new curriculum for students from Foundation (Prep) to Year 10. We will report student progress in relation to areas of this curriculum, with more areas to be added in the future. Presently we report in English, Maths, Inquiry and Religious Education. All students undergo formal testing in Terms 1 and 3 in both English and Maths. The English tests include determining student progress in reading, word recognition, spelling, oral language and writing. The Maths testing covers all areas of numeracy. The tests are targeted for each student and this enables teachers to determine individual strengths as well as pinpointing areas for future learning. Other assessments are undertaken throughout the year, some are online. At OLA students experience a broad range of subject areas. The R.E. curriculum aims to teach students and their families about their faith and engage them in the life of the school and parish through liturgies and reception of the Sacraments. The English curriculum includes: Speaking and Listening, Reading, Writing, Spelling and Grammar; and Maths learning includes: Number and Algebra, Space and Geometry and Statistics and Probability. Inquiry includes science, geography, history, civics and citizenship; this area empowers students to be immersed in new areas of learning, research the answers to personal questions and present their findings to others. Students also have learning experiences in dynamic Performing and Visual Arts, Japanese, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Library programs which are all taught by Specialist teachers. Classroom teachers include Performing Arts in their programs. Prep students also participate in a Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) which aims to develop their fine and gross motor skills as well as Physical Education and Health which includes games, fitness and learning to be healthy. Student well-being is integral to life at OLA; we embed personal development programs, such as ‘Making Jesus Real’ and ‘Circle Time’, across all Levels of the school. We have wonderful learning spaces in which learning occurs, including an art room, Maths Task Centre, library, hall and Literacy Room. These areas and others allow learning to occur through hands on tasks, games, movement, interaction and a range of digital resources. We are very well resourced throughout the school with diverse resources and materials in all areas of teaching and learning. Many extra-curricular activities are offered to students, such as garden club, robotics, drama club, choir or running club. Students may also participate in the instrumental program offered at the school. A weekly chess lesson is also part of the classroom program for one term every year from Prep to Grade 6. Outlines and explanations of learning programs and extra-curricular activities are detailed in the Level Term Overviews and Updates which are sent to families and communicated through the Newsletter.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Religious Education Program at OLA follows the Religious Education framework directed by the Catholic Education Office for the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Our program aims to lead the students to an ever deepening understanding of God, themselves and others. We aim educate students in the faith traditions of the Catholic Church. We acknowledge God’s presence in our everyday life and through the model of Jesus Christ foster Gospel values. The program takes account of the different age levels and stages of maturity of the children. In 2009 formal indicators were included in the report to show knowledge and understandings of the units taught..

Levels 1 and 2 – Prep to Grade 2 The children are introduced directly to Jesus Christ through scriptures, play, signs and symbols, praying and celebrating together.

Level 3 (Years 3-4) Through knowing Jesus, his life, work and teaching children are called to worship and love as Catholic Christians. The sacraments of Penance and Eucharist are first celebrated.

Level 4 (Years 5-6) Students explore Jesus’ life as the model of love, hope and justice. They draw on scripture and their own experiences of love and compassion to consider ways they can live and act. The celebration of Confirmation completes the sacraments of initiation and provides a context for being an active member of the whole Church community. At OLA we see prayer as communication with God, i.e. turning our mind and heart to God with sincerity, love and trust in his goodness and mercy. Prayer may be verbal, silent or written; formal or informal; communal or private; in deed, gesture or song; or simply quiet reflection and meditation. Celebrating the mass and participating in the Eucharist is of course our greatest form of prayer. Through our Religious Education Program, we aim to foster the personal relationship, which is established between the individual and God. Praying is a very significant means of developing this relationship. By providing the children with a variety of prayer experiences, we hope to see this relationship grow and the child's understanding of prayer deepen each year. The children take part in many liturgical celebrations. Once a year each class from Years 3-6, prepares and celebrates mass in their classroom. Parents and members of the parish community are welcome to attend. Prep – 2 prepare and celebrate a prayer service in their classroom. At times throughout the year, Prep – Year 6 Classes celebrate morning Parish Mass on Wednesdays at 9:15 am in the Parish church. Whole school liturgy takes place, during the seasons of Lent and Advent and to mark important Feast Days, e.g. Our Lady of the Assumption and All Saints Day At the beginning of the day, children in each grade assemble to pray together, in a formal or spontaneous way. Due to the emphasis on a Parish/School involvement in the R.E. program at OLA a strong sense of unity has developed within our faith community. During the year parents of children at each grade level will participate in faith formation workshops. The topic for each grade will be:

Prep: Prayer Years 1 and 2: Creation Years 3: Sacrament of Penance and Eucharist Year 4 and 5: Social Justice Year 6: Sacrament of Confirmation

These meetings are organised because we share with you the responsibility of educating your child in Faith. These meetings are an insight into further our own faith journeying, and subsequently that of your child. Together we pray and support each other.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT

A healthy, physically active lifestyle is conducive to more effective participation in all that society has to offer and greater levels of success within and beyond school. This requires students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that enable them to: • maintain good health and live a healthy lifestyle • understand the role of physical activity in ensuring good health • engage in physical activity Standards in the Health and Physical Education domain are organised in two dimensions. • Movement and Physical Activity • Personal, Social and Community Health

Movement and physical activity: The Movement and Physical Activity dimension focuses on the important role that physical activity, sport and recreation need to play in the lives of all Australians by providing opportunities for challenge, personal growth, enjoyment and fitness. It develops students’ confidence in using movement skills and strategies to increase their motivation to become active. Children learn rules and techniques to cooperate with others in a physical environment.

Personal, Social and Community Health: The Personal, Social and Community Health dimension examines physical, social, emotional and mental health and personal development across various stages of the lifespan. It focuses on safety and the identification of strategies to minimise harm associated with particular situations or behaviours. They examine the factors that influence food selection and the role of nutrition on health growth and development. Focuses on being healthy, safe and active, communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing and how communities promote health and wellbeing.

Physical Education: In Physical Education and Sport at Our Lady of Assumption we aim to develop skills, fitness and sportsmanship. We strive to provide quality physical education and sporting experiences that are non-threatening, enjoyable and rewarding for each child. We wish to develop both non-competitive attitudes and skills, which include team spirit and recognition of individual achievements and the aspects of winning and losing with participation seen as the achievement. Each year level participates in at least one skill based Physical Education lesson per week.

Perceptual Motor Program: The aim of Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) program is movement for learning. It is designed so that a child not only learns the movement skills necessary for activity, but also to develop thought patterns and social responses to help in everyday life. Perceptual motor training provides the child with multi-sensory experiences, involving seeing, hearing, touching, making perceptual judgments and reacting.

Swimming Program: The school swimming program is an important component of the Health and Physical Education curriculum. It is compulsory for the children from Years Prep to Four to participate in an intensive swimming program. Year 5 and Year 6 students participate in a biannual Beach Education Program.

Inter School Sports Program: Senior students compete against other primary aged children in the local area as part of the Cheltenham District in the School Sport Victoria competition. The program stresses the importance of participation, enjoyment, sportsmanship and teamwork.

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Digital Technology is an integral part of the learning and teaching process at OLA. In our increasing technological society it is important for children to see technology as a practical tool which aids their life learning and which performs worthwhile and beneficial functions. Technology, incorporating access to internet, email and network facilities, is currently used across all grade levels to enhance the learning and teaching in most areas of the curriculum. Strategies and skills introduced in the junior levels are continued and extended into middle and senior levels using additional resources which enable more complex and sophisticated knowledge and skill set. Continuation of STEM classes for all students. STEM is an approach to teaching the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in a cohesive, integrated way rather than as discrete disciplines. STEM learning encourages collaborative, hands-on inquiry in which students work through the process of problem-solving using their scientific literacy and logical thinking to design and implement an investigation. Essentially, it is a multidisciplinary project approach. This is an exciting time at OLA as it provides us with an opportunity to explore more technology with the students in an ever changing digital world. We have several banks of Chromebooks and iPads which will be available for use in all classrooms next year. To assist with the teaching of STEM classes, we have also been able to purchase a class set of Lego WeDo 2.0 for use with the Gr2-6 classes, as well as a class set of BeeBots to use with the junior classes. Click on, or enter the following links into your browser if you’d like to know more about Google Chrome and the use of Chromebooks in education. http://bit.ly/WhatIsChrome http://bit.ly/OLAChromebook

Bee Bot - http://bit.ly/IntroBeeBot

Lego WeDo 2.0 - http://bit.ly/IntroWeDo2

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EXCURSIONS

At OLA we value Excursion/Incursions and Special Activities as they are an integral part of the school curriculum. They provide support of area of studying/learning within the curriculum. They introduce students to the connection between ideas and practices. They enable students to be involved both within and beyond the school environment in learning experiences which challenge, extend and motivate, in order that they may reach their full potential whether intellectually, physically or aesthetically. Excursions take place in each grade of the school (Prep – 6). They are invaluable in stimulating the children’s interest and are always preceded or followed up by class work relating to the excursion. It is expected therefore, that unless a serious reason prohibits it, all children will normally take part in these activities.

THE CLASS TEACHER IS LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE AT ALL TIMES – ANY CONCERNS

SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH THEM:

Eg. - Behaviour

- Possession of money (never allowed) - Illness or injury

FOR LEGAL AND SAFETY REASONS WE RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT PARENTS:

- Avoid bringing pre-schoolers on the excursion. - Not purchase ANY item for children in their care. - Not purchase items for their own children on the day.

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ORGANISATIONAL REASONS THAT PARENTS WHO VOLUNTEER

FOR EXCURSIONS

- Be punctual - Advise class teacher or Deputy Principal by 8.00am on the day if unable

to attend AT THE LAST MINUTE. - Provide their own lunch.

Often we have more volunteers than are needed but we will TRY to give everyone interested a chance to participate during the year. We ask that parents who have not been asked, respect the need to limit distractions with too many adults. Teachers will contact you two weeks prior to the excursion date. We thank you for your support of our educational endeavours and look forward to your assistance in the future.

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CAMP

The Year 5 and 6 children attend a three- day camp each year. The camp is an activity-based camp, with activities including flying fox, a rope course, initiative activities, canoeing and archery. During these activities, the children broaden their social and educational experiences. The camp encourages children to be self-reliant and independent, to mix happily with others, and to be co-operative members of a group.

SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAMS – LUNCH CLUBS

At the beginning of the year each club will be designated a time and a day of the week

in that the lunch club will be open for the children to participate.

Chess Throughout the year, the children at OLA have had the opportunity to be a member of the school Chess Club. The Club meets weekly during lunchtime. During each meeting the children learn the rules of the game and practise their skills with other children.

Running Club Once a week at 8:15am all the students are invited to participate in a social running Club. Time for a chat, walk or run with old friends and new friends! Families welcome.

Garden Club Our budding group of gardeners gather to plant, weed, water and feed our gardens! Many wonderful conversations and friendships are formed over a shovel or watering can. Parents and Grandparents are welcome to support the Garden Club.

Taiko Drums Club There is very keen, ever expanding, group of Taiko Drummers who gather to practise and bond over some drumming. The various groups perform a number of times each year. The Club is a very welcoming and sometimes loud experience!

Choir Club A chorus of children gather to enjoy the opportunity of singing in harmony together! The Choir sing in prayer at school Masses and perform in a variety of settings over the course of the year. The Choir’s happy tunes bring much joy to our community.

Drama Club Groups of aspiring actors and actresses gather to strike a pose and recite some prose! Performances across the year and the many joyful rehearsals result in new friendships and a greater sense of personal confidence.

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Library Club A range of activities on offer! Children can come to the library for quiet reading, a space to relax, drawing and a game of chess.

Robotics Club Our newly formed Robotics Club will gather to build, program and watch our lego robots in action. New friendships will be formed over robot dance offs, robot obstacle courses and robot races.

Maths Mates Club Our newly formed Maths group have plenty of games and resources on offer to use and problem solve with. Children gather to play, learn and solve mathematics puzzles with their mates.

Drawing Club A club where everyone is an artist. Learn different drawing skills and try new things.

Construction Club Once a week, our keen builders and creators gather to explore, create, problem solve and express their own ideas using practical materials.

Tournament of the Minds (TOM) An international competition that invites teams of students from both primary and secondary schools to work collaboratively to solve problems. Students are challenged to think creatively and work with others to solve challenges within varying timeframes.

LOTE (LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH)

LOTE is the name used to refer to all languages other than English that may appear in a curriculum. The LOTE at Our Lady of Assumption is Japanese in Grades Prep – 6. By learning Japanese at Our Lady of Assumption we hope to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the culture and language. In providing LOTE, Our Lady of Assumption community acknowledges the dignity and worth of each individual. An understanding of other cultures develops in children a tolerance of different views and lifestyles so they can move confidently into a world that must be renewed, regenerated and reconstructed.

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STUDENT WELLBEING

At Our Lady of the Assumption we believe the emotional and physical wellbeing of our students is pivotal to their success at school, as adolescents and in their future lives. Physically and emotionally healthy students are happy, able to deal positively with life’s challenges, experience connectedness with the school and community, and learn to develop into well-balanced and successful young adults. A Student Wellbeing Support Group (SWSG) oversees the implementation of programs and intervention strategies to promote wellbeing. The SWSG consists of 4 classroom teachers, the Student Wellbeing Leader and the Deputy Principal. This group meets at least once a week, with classroom teachers, to discuss the welfare, academic and behavioural issues of the referred students. Strategies and intervention programs may be recommended that will support the student and classroom teachers. Student Wellbeing includes programs such as: Better Buddies, Make Jesus Real, Circle Time, meditation, incursions, parenting programs, Drug Education and asthma, Sun Smart and anti-bullying policies. The Student Wellbeing Leader liaises with speech pathologists, psychologists and other external agencies who work with students at OLA. The school’s social skills programs aim to build social, emotional, and motivational capacity of students rather than focussing on problems and deficits. They encourage prevention, promotion, and intervention efforts (school, home and community) in order to build the social and emotional strengths of young people. OLA’s principles of our vision Statement, ‘Faith, Service, Empathy, Cooperation, Total Development, Dignity, Openness, Truth, Evangelisation, Hopefulness, Celebration and Justice’ align with the five core competencies of Social Emotional Learning: Self Awareness, Social Awareness, Self Management, Responsible decision making, and Relationship skills. At home you will be able to support, promote and reinforce your child’s learning in this area. Student Wellbeing information is included in the newsletter throughout the year.

SEASONS PROGRAM

Seasons for Growth is a small group loss and grief education program. The Young People’s Program aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people (aged 6 – 18) who are dealing with significant loss or change including the death of a loved one, parental divorce or separation, the experience and aftermath of natural disaster and moving house or school as well as many other life changes and losses. Small groups of 4-7 children work with a trained Companion (facilitator) who supports the children to have a say and learn new ways to think about and respond to the changes and losses in their lives.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM DATES 2018

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM DATES 2018

Religious Education Program Dates 2018

Sacraments

Reconciliation

Tuesday 20th March 6.30pm and 7.30pm

Wednesday 21st March 6.30pm and 7.30pm

Thursday 22nd March 6.30pm and 7.30pm

First Communion First Communion Reflection Day – Wednesday 9th May

Saturday 19th May 6.30pm

Sunday 20st May 11am

Saturday 26th May 6.30pm

Sunday 27th May 11am

Saturday 2rd June 6.30pm

Sunday 3rd June 11am

Confirmation

Confirmation Reflection Day – Thursday 2nd August

Tuesday 21st August 7pm

Thursday 23rd August 7pm

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CLASSROOM HELPER PROGRAM 2018

Classroom Helpers are an integral part of the working mechanism of the classroom. The type of assistance required in a classroom is multi-faceted. We run a Classroom Helper Program

that meets the needs of our school. Participants are asked to attend ONE of two sessions that are offered. Topics covered include:

Being a Helper

Helping with Reading and Writing

Confidentiality

These sessions are designed to support the work of parent helpers who assist in the classroom. Parents/Grandparents who wish to assist in classroom must attend a session. You will also require a current Working with Children (WWC) card.

Date for Program:

Thursday 22nd February - 9:00am and 5:00pm

PERCEPTUAL MOTOR PROGRAM (PMP)

PMP is part of the curriculum for our Preps and is ideally conducted twice a week, depending on Parent support. The children gain a high level of self awareness and confidence in relation to their bodies and space around them. This program stimulates left and right brain processes and enhances learning opportunities while having fun!

The development of gross motor skills, language and cooperation are the fundamentals of any perceptual motor program. In the lesson, the children progress through “stations” which have a specific focus, (eg) balance hand/eye coordination, movement, jumping, hopping, crawling. At OLA we are very lucky to be able to offer PMP to our students; however it cannot happen without the support of parents, grandparents or carers, as each station requires a helper. Training happens “on the job” and a roster will be circulated early in the year.

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OLA SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC)

The OLA School Advisory Council (OSAC) has been effective at OLA since 1987 to act in an advisory capacity to the Parish Priest and Principal on matters such as policy development, maintenance and future planning. The School Council meets each month during school term. There is an elected core group which forms the OLA School Advisory Council (OSAC), and the current membership is as follows:

Fr Peter Matheson

Leonie Young

Stephen Evans

John Etienne

Nick Hollier

Kylie Mutsaers

Mary McSwiggan

Matthew Gamble

Tim Dressing

Meetings are held on the following dates:

Tuesday 13 February 7:30pm

Tuesday 13 March 7:30pm

Tuesday 8 May 7:30pm

Tuesday 5 June 7.30pm

Tuesday 7 August 7:30pm

Tuesday 11 September 7:30pm

Tuesday 16 October 7:30pm

Tuesday 20 November 7:30pm

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PARENTS’ & FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION

The Committee members of the Parents and Friend’s Association meet in the school Staff Room, monthly at 7.30pm. The committee for 2018, who are as follows: Siobhan Pinzone - Chairperson Linda Lewin – Secretary Rick Rigoni - Treasurer Gabriela Perotti- Gardening Coordinator Emil Mathias – Social Media Coordinator Libby Fedrick – Events/Activities Coordinator Louise Grande – Class Representative Coordinator

Meeting dates for 2018 are as follows: • Monday 5 February • Monday 5 March • Monday 23 April • Monday 21 May • Monday 18 June • Monday 30 July • Monday 17 September • Monday 22 October • Monday 3 December

Our primary focus is to engage the OLA community and build spirit in our parish and school, via social and fundraising events. As the parent of a child attending OLA you are already a member of the P&F, we encourage you to attend and participate at meetings. It’s a great opportunity to forge new friendships with the wonderful people around us. Our sense of community grows with the enjoyment of being able to put some time into our school, whilst our children learn by our example. The money raised by the P&F is used to provide the school with extras that the children require and enjoy. With the efforts of past fundraising efforts we have been fortunate to be able to provide the school with funds to install the Tyre Adventure Playground, Computer Equipment, Tutorial Games and upgrades. Each year we have a calendar of events for our fundraising activities. We always look for new ideas and new faces. There are no special skills required, just a positive attitude, a willingness to be involved and a desire to have fun. We look forward to welcoming all our new families in 2018 and strengthening the bonds with our existing families.

Siobhan Pinzone on behalf of Parents and Friends Committee

FETE COMMITTEE

Every second year Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School holds a Fete. Our next Fete will be on 17 November 2018, the committee will meet next on 1st March 2018, 7pm to continue planning this event.

The Fete Committee for 2018, who are as follows: Lisa O’Connor and Lucy Etienne - Co Chairpersons

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

The uniform available to Our Lady of the Assumption students is smart, comfortable, practical and reasonably priced.

School policy regarding total uniform is that it is EXPECTED TO BE WORN BY ALL

STUDENTS. The wearing of the uniform publicly states that they belong to Our Lady of the Assumption School. All students are expected to be correctly attired at all times, and we encourage children to wear their uniform with pride and ask that parents please support this policy. Please see list below and if you have any queries, do not hesitate to discuss it with me. I appreciate your co-operation in the past and look forward to it continuing.

SPORTS UNIFORM- HOUSE SPORTS Sports uniform will be worn on Physical education days. Sports days will be advised early in 2018.

Track shoes are not part of the school uniform. School shoes are to be worn at all times

please, expect on Physical Education days. For Interschool and Combined Sports, blue sports T-shirts will be worn.

Please mark ALL ITEMS of clothing with the students’ name.

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

In 2018 the uniform shop will be run as a second-hand outlet for the school. We have a limited selection of current stock available, which include tunics, winter shorts, long trousers, summer shorts, girls summer uniform and school socks.

Please note: We also a selection of second-hand items in excellent condition. If you are wanting to donate your old uniform (no bags please), can you please ensure that they have been washed, have no holes, and no stains.

Uniform Shop will be open on Wednesday 31st January 2018 from 8:30am to 9:30am

Throughout the year the School Uniform Shop will be open each WEDNESDAY morning

from 8:30am to 9:00am ONLY.

Please note during winter the School Uniform Shop will be open on a fortnightly basis.

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CANTEEN

CANTEEN IS OPEN MONDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY.

Canteen price list is available from the school office or school website:

http://www.olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au/Docs/CanteenMenu.pdf

Lunch Orders: Lunch orders can be placed online through an account with flexischools (www.flexischools.com.au)

and must be in before 9:00am. No need for paper bag.

Lunches will be sent to the student’s classroom at lunchtime. Students can also purchase items over the counter between 11:15am and 11:45am. The Canteen will be run by a Manager and a Part-time Assistant.

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PARKING

Car parking facility is available within the school grounds, BUT NECESSITATES THE CO-OPERATION AND PATIENCE OF ALL PEOPLE WHO USE THIS AREA. At all times and of paramount importance is the safety of all who use this area, particularly the students. For the safety and well being of all users, parents and family members are asked to observe the

parking directions and restrictions in our car park area. You are asked NOT to stop in the middle

of the road to ‘load’ or ‘unload’ your children, as this is dangerous. We are concerned for students’ safety and need your co-operation to teach them road safety. Please be aware of the crossings in the car park for children to walk safely to their cars.

Parents are advised that we NO LONGER HAVE DROP OFF ZONES; we ask parents to park and

let children out to move safely across the crossings. Parents and children have also been walking out the narrow drive through (southern side of Bracken Hall). For everyone’s safety we ask you not to walk through this area. Please bring this unsafe practice to the attention of your children. We ask for your cooperation. With everyone’s assistance the system will work and the staff should not

have to act as parking officers to ensure its operation. Many parents cooperate to enable our system to operate successfully. With

TOTAL COOPERATION we will not become another school with a list of accidents. All drivers are asked to follow the signs clearly marked.

1. No Parking in Clearway - If you choose to stop in the 'keep clear' area, even for a short time, this lack of consideration for others can cause traffic congestion; place people and cars at risk, and generates some frustration for other motorists.

2. All pedestrians are to enter and exit the school via the walkways leading in from Wilson

Street and Centre Dandenong Road. This includes people moving to and from their car. Please work with your children to ensure this expectation is adhered to.

3. All bikes entering or exiting the school will be wheeled inside the double white

lines. NO riding of bikes permitted in school grounds.

4. All cars will travel at 10K.P.H. or less. Please consider the safety of everyone. 5. If you are in a hurry please drop your children off outside the school grounds, either in Wilson St,

Centre Dandenong Rd. or the surrounding streets - not across exit ways, but in a legal parking area.

We endeavour to provide this service for you, but we need your co-operation. If you choose to park in the school grounds you must take responsibility for your actions. With an intensive amount of traffic movement in a concentrated space of time, your patience and co-operation is of the greatest importance to ensure the safety of all.

6. One Way - Please observe signage in Wilson Street, Centre Dandenong Road and the surrounding streets.

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SCHOOL BANKING

CBA School Banking program. Our Lady of the Assumption is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students.

School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn about money and develop good savings habits. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which they can save up and redeem for exciting rewards. School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives $5 when a student makes their first ever School Banking deposit and 5% on every deposit made through the school (to a maximum of $10 per individual deposit). Getting involved in School Banking is easy!

All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. You can open an account for your child in one of two ways: 1. Online Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account. 2. In branch Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child, like a driver’s licence and birth certificate. If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start banking straight away. They just need to bring their deposit in every week on School Banking day using their Dollarmites deposit wallet. School Banking day is Friday. Each week you need to have your child hand in their banking to their teacher by 9.00am, which will then be sent to school office for processing by our School Banking Parent coordinators.

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2017 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

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OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

Information from Provider for Parents.

Welcome to OSHCIub, your Before School and After School Care Program. OSHCIub provides the highest quality Before School Care, After School Care, Pupil Free Days and Vacation Care Programs for primary and kinder aged children. We pride ourselves on providing children with a fun experience that they will enjoy. From exciting activities and healthy, nutritious snacks to caring, motivated staff, the program meets all your children’s needs.

Operating Times 7:00am to 9:00am 3:15pm to 6:00pm 1800 460 870 (9am-5pm Mon- Fri)

Costs as at December 2016 (subject to change)

Before School Care from $8.60 per child per session (full fee $24.95)

After School Care from $8.41 per child per session (full fee $27.35) (fees subject to change)

Most families are eligible for Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR 50%). The full fee applies for families who do not apply for and are not eligible for CCB and the CCR (50% Tax Rebate). All fees are approximate only. Late pick up fees of $2 per minute per child apply. Prices may change at any time. Casual bookings made within 24 hours incur an extra charge of $3.30 per session.

What happens Loads of fun for all ages including art/craft, games, sports, drama, board games and fun with friends.

What to bring Make sure you wear or bring appropriate clothing including a hat (Terms 1 & 4).

www.oshClub.com.au

How to book An OSHCIub online enrolment form must be completed. Enrol online at

www.oshClub.com.au Once enrolled with OSHCIub, log in to your account and select to place either a permanent or casual booking.

How to pay Fees can be paid by Credit Card (VISA or Mastercard) or by direct debit from your nominated bank account. Your account will be automatically charged every 2 weeks for your attendance fees. Usage statements will be available online. A late/penalty fee of $9.90 will be charged to your credit card or bank account if a transaction is declined.

If you have any questions regarding your account please contact your dedicated Account Manager via the details below:

Account Manager- Belinda Ramtohul (03) 8564 9024 belinda.r@oshclub.com.au

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Cancellations OSHCIub requires 24 hours notice for cancellation of a booking, or a medical certificate in the case of illness. If you provide either of these, you will receive a credit on any out of pocket charges you incur. Credits will equal the full fee less your CCB.

Cancel a booking Online (preferred method) — login to your account and remove or change your booking. These changes take effect immediately. SMS — 0421 268 989 (SMS charges apply). This can take up to 24 hours to process. Include the following details to ensure your request can be processed: Child’s name e.g. Scott & Katie Smith Service e.g. OLA Primary Session & Date you wish to cancel e.g. Before Care on 15 Aug 2018

OSHCIub Staff All OSHCIub programs are staffed by qualified and experienced staff who have Working with Children and Police Checks. They are also trained in First Aid and Anaphylaxis.

Policies Please refer to our policy document at the service to view our admission and enrolment requirements, fee payment procedures, employment of staff procedures, programming procedures, behaviour management procedures, delivery and collection procedures for children, dealing with illness and emergency care, infectious disease, complaints and anaphylaxis management policy.

Complaints Any complaints or concerns regarding this service should be directed via email to admin@oshClub.com.au or by contacting the Regional Manager on 0892613200. If you are unhappy with the way your complaint or issue was handled, please place your issue in writing and address to: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Level 3, 295 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, VIC 3150. Phone: 9265 2400 and ask to speak to a children’s services officer. This program is provided and operated by OSHCIub Pty Ltd in collaboration with the school. Mr S Bull and Mr J Bruce are the representatives and licensees of this corporation.

www.oshClub.com.au 1800 460 870 (03) 8564 9000

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ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL

When a child is absent from school, please phone 9584 9488 or email by 9.30am:

your child’s name and class attendance@olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au; On the day, please ring in the instance of contagious or serious illness and provide a note explaining the absence when your child returns to school. It is required by law.

When a child has been absent from school, a note explaining the absence is required by the class teacher for official roll records. In normal circumstances, it is neither desirable nor necessary to telephone the school if a child is absent. Exceptions to this would be Rubella, Chicken Pox or head lice. In these cases the school should be notified immediately. In the case of long or serious illness you "should contact the school. . The Department of School Education requires the following exclusion table to be observed in cases of infectious diseases. .

CHICKEN POX: Child should be excluded from school until fully recovered. (Contacts not to be excluded)

IMPETIGO: Child shall be excluded from school until sores have fully healed.

MUMPS: Child shall be excluded from school until fully recovered. (Contacts not to be excluded)

MEASLES: Child shall be excluded from school for at least seven days from the appearance of the rash or until a medical certificate of recovery is produced. (Contacts to be excluded for 13 days after the last contact unless medical documentation of prior infection or immunisation is provided).

RUBELLA: (German Measles) Child shall be excluded from school until fully recovered and at least four days from the onset of the rash. (Contacts not to be excluded) *Contacts means any child of school age or preschool age living in the same house as patient

HEAD LICE: Parents are asked to keep a watchful eye on children's hair as, from time to time, head lice can be contracted. Children must be excluded from school until every egg has been removed. A special solution must be obtained from the Chemist for the treatment of the child's and family's hair. Symptoms: Itchy scalp.

WORMS Again, parents need to be aware that children can contract these. Medication from the Chemist for the child and family is recommended. Symptoms: Listless, not interested in food, itchiness, not sleeping very well.

SLAPPED CHEEK This is a mild viral infection which has an incubation period of from 4 to 20 days. Exclusion from school is not often necessary .An Information Sheet is available from the School Office.

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ACCIDENTS, ILLNESS AND EMERGENCY CONTACT

Children referred for first aid will receive treatment suited to the injury or illness. In the event of your child receiving first aid at school, a form describing the treatment administered will be sent home. Injuries of a more serious nature will be:

1. Referred to parent or nominated emergency contact 2. Taken to hospital or doctor if necessary 3. Transported by ambulance if necessary

These injuries are recorded in an Accident Register located in the First Aid room. The Register will list the child's name, the date and nature of the injury, a description of the circumstances, and the action taken. Emergency contact forms are filed in the school office. Parents should see that current information is provided of home and work telephone numbers, together with the name of a person, eg. neighbour, to act on the parent's behalf in case of sickness or emergency. Specific information of allergies, injections or anything that would help a sick or injured child should be supplied. Accident insurance forms are sent home each year. It is suggested that parents take out an ambulance membership subscription to defer high fees should ambulance transportation be necessary for their child.

DENTAL HEALTH

This is a free service for dependants of a health card, pension cardholders, health benefits cardholders. For non-health cardholders, there is a one off fee of $25 per child (maximum $100 per family) per course of care which includes dental check up and all general dental treatment. Great importance is attached to the prevention of dental disease, through preventive procedures such as dental sealants, topical fluoride applications and through education and promotion to motivate parents, children, teachers and the community. Additional dental care provided by D.H.S. includes - examinations, radiographs if necessary, scaling and cleaning, fillings and extractions, both on permanent and deciduous teeth where necessary.

For further information contact: Central Bayside Community Health Centre

335 Nepean Highway

PARKDALE Phone: 8587 0350

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HEAD LICE

HEAD LICE - There is an obligation on parents through the Health Regulations to inform the school if their children are infected with lice. In order to determine if your child has been infested with head lice, we are asking ALL PARENTS to inspect their child’s hair. We suggest that you look for the following symptoms or signs that would indicate the presence of head lice.

General - child scratching head excessively

On Pillows - fine black powder on pale coloured material

In Hair - signs of nits – cream or coffee coloured specks close to hair roots

Lice - small white parasites – approximate size of a pinhead. If you notice any of the above signs, we have been instructed to tell parents, instead of purchasing Head Lice lotions, any hair conditioner will treat the problem if used with a fine toothed comb, available from pharmacies. If Head Lice are found we do need your cooperation in following the correct procedure. Your child is not permitted back at school without a clearance certificate from the Council stating that your child has been examined and appropriate treatment was carried out. The Council is open for inspection each weekday from 8:30am 9:30am and 4:30pm 5:30pm.

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD BACK TO SCHOOL WITHOUT A

CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE.

For further information contact Health Services at City of Kingston on 1300 653 356. Principals are required to exclude students thought to be infested with head lice until treatment is administered and certificate presented to school from City of Kingston, Nepean Highway, Cheltenham. Principals and school staff do not have legal powers to inspect and treat students for head lice. This power is invested solely in specific municipal health staff. Parents are expected to provide treatment which they can either purchase from the City of Kingston or pharmacies. Once treatment is administered, child needs to be taken to City of Kingston for confirmation that examination has been undertaken by Health Officer.

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MEDICAL SERVICES

The Human Services Department visits OLA and all Prep children are examined by a nursing sister who refers any problems to the doctor in consultation with the parents. Children from other grades may also be referred by the teacher if the need arises. GENERAL HEALTH - All parents are encouraged to train their children in good health habits. The school merely continue their health education, which the child should already be receiving at home. Good health habits include –

Regular brushing of teeth (after each meal if possible)

Washing of hands after using the toilet or before meals.

Regular brushing or combing of hair.

Always carrying a handkerchief or tissue.

Regular bathing and changes of clothing.

Regular and sufficient sleep.

A balanced, healthy diet, etc.

Parents are advised to regularly check their children for unusual brown spots, skin blemishes or any change in a freckle or mole, particularly during periods of rapid growth. They should be referred to a doctor as soon as practicable.

ASTHMA & ANAPHYLAXIS

The current definition of an asthma sufferer is any person who has ever suffered from an asthma attack, even if only once or during illness. If you child’s medical history fits with this definition the school requires you and your medical practitioner to sign and submit an Asthma Management Form (copies of which are available from the school office). This forms an essential part of providing appropriate care to your child should the need arise. All children requiring an epi-pen, due to an Anaphylaxis diagnosis, are required to have a medical emergency plan and an in-date epi-pen, both to be stored in the school’s first aid room. Staff are trained bi-annually in first aid for the treatment of Asthma and Anaphylaxis.

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OLA School Prayer

God, loving creator. Thank you for this day.

Guide our hearts to live in your way of love. Lead the OLA community into actions

of generosity and kindness. May we learn to be just like Jesus.

Amen

Our Lady of the Assumption. Pray for us.