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PARENTS’ AND CARERS’ GUIDECANADIAN LEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Persistence

Respect

Excellence

Responsibility

ENGAGING THE HEAD, HEART AND HANDS OF EVERY STUDENT.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Canadian Lead Primary School Community is proud to acknowledge theWathaurong People who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which our school is built. We pay our respects to Elders, both past and present

A sincere thank you to all involved in developing and producing ourCLPS Parents’ and Carers’ Guide; our wonderful staff, students and community.

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© Canadian Lead Primary School. First Edition June 2019.Disclaimer: Information contained in this Guide was correct at the time of publication (June 2019).Canadian Lead Primary School reserves the right to alter any information contained in this Guide,at any time, as deemed necessary.

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PARENTS’ AND CARERS’ GUIDECANADIAN LEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Welcome from the Principal 3School Profile 4General Information 5-9Afterschool Care 5Attendance and Absences 5Entering and Exiting the School Building 5Finance 5Food and Canteen 6House System 6Personal Belongings and Lost Pproperty 6School Banking 6School Carpark 6School Hours 6School Photos 7Special Events 7

Anzac DayAmazing RaceChristmas BazaarHouse Sports DayWhole School Production

Student Free DaysSun Smart Policy 7Transition–Foundation/High School 8Uniform 9

Wellbeing 10-17Accidents and Illness 10Anaphylaxis and Asthma 10Child Safe Standards 10Custody/Legal Orders 11Emergency Contact Information 11Emergency Management 11General Safety 11

Parking in the School GroundsRoad SafetySchool CrossingStudent Supervision

Health Concerns 11Infectious Diseases and Minimum Exclusion Periods 12Mandatory Reporting 13Medication 13Wellbeing Programs and Supports 14-17

Breakfast Club 14Buddy Program 14CAST (Cool At School Together) 14Chaplaincy 14Drumbeat 14ES (Education Support) Staff 14Friendship Bench 15Kids Hope Program 15Program for Students with Disabilities–PSD 15Recess and Lunch Activity Program 15Red Dots 15Resilience Project 15Respectful Relationships 16Seasons for Growth 16Sensory Room 16Student Support Groups–SSG 16Student Support Services–SSS 16Support Plans 17Zones of Regulation 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

P 1CLPS PARENTS’ AND CARERS’ GUIDE

Expectations and Behaviours 18-22Canadian Lead Express, The 18CLPS Positive Learning Behaviours 19Engagement and Inclusion 20-21

Student, Staff and Parent/Carer Rights and Responsibilities 20Student, Staff and Parent/Carer Shared Expectations 21

SWPBS Matrix 22

Community and Communication 23-25App–SCHOOL STREAM 23Assemblies 23Confidentiality and Data Protection 23GradeXpert 23Media Release 23Newsletter 23Parents Association 23Parent Teacher Interviews and 24Student Led ConferencesPlaygroup 24Reporting 24School Contact Information and Process 24School Council 25School Parent/Carer Involvement 25Student Leadership 25

School Captains 25House Captains 25Junior School Council 25

Website 25

Teaching and Learning 26-31Instructional Model 26Additional Support for Learning 27Intervention Programs 27eLearning and Digital Technologies 27-28

eSmart and Cyber Safety 28Coding Club 28

Homework 28Koorie Buddies 28Library 28Science and Sustainability 28Specialists Programs 29-30

Health and Physical Education 29Sporting Schools 29Chinese 29Chinese Academy 30Music 30Art 30

Walker Learning Approach (WLA)/ 31Educational Research Projects (ERPs)Notes 32

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P 2 CLPS PARENTS’ AND CARERS’ GUIDE

Hello and welcome to Canadian Lead Primary School

By developing the head, heart and hands of every student,Canadian Lead Primary School (CLPS) strives to nurture thepotential of every child. We promote a positive and healthyapproach to learning and life by enhancing students’knowledge, skills and wellbeing. The school values ofexcellence, responsibility, respect and persistence underpinall activities in our school.Demonstrating strong collegiate support and sharedresponsibility for all students, our dedicated staff workcollaboratively in teams to provide quality and engagingclassroom, specialist and co-curriculum activities.Our school places significant emphasis on the building ofstrong foundations in literacy and numeracy through theimplementation of an agreed whole school instructionalmodel, visible in all classrooms and in the way we teach. We are committed to embedding Information andCommunication Technologies meaningfully in teachingand learning and demonstrate an ongoing commitment toembedding digital technologies purposefully into teachingand learning. Great emphasis is also placed on the emotional wellbeingof all students and the promotion of positive social skillsthrough the provision of a safe, caring and inclusiveenvironment and a culture of respect for self, others andthe environment. Student wellbeing is facilitated throughour schools partnership with The Resilience Project, KidsHope mentoring program and the explicit teaching ofZones of Regulation. Our school Wellbeing Leader and Chaplain also provideintensive support for students through the delivery oftargeted wellbeing programs to enhance students’emotional regulation and the development of social skills.At CLPS we encourage positive partnerships with the homewhere teachers and parents work together to ensure thebest possible learning environment for our students.Regular student and teacher conferencing and ongoingcommunication with parents are important elements ofthe school’s reporting process.

Our contemporary facilities provide a gymnasium, sensoryroom, library, Language room, art and music rooms. Themodern building is surrounded by extensive grounds thatprovide ample opportunity to run, play and explore, as wellas quiet, shaded spaces to relax and chat.The school provides a whole school physical educationprogram and sporting activities including swimmingprogram, athletics and cross country. The vibrant art workdisplayed on the corridor walls attest to the quality of thevisual arts program on offer for all students.Our school offers lunchtime clubs, a Sporting Schoolsprogram and a vegetable garden, providing opportunitiesfor our students to pursue their interests and develop theirtalents and skills beyond the classroom. Our school is proudof what we offer and I invite new students and families tocontact the school for further details or to arrange a tour.We look forward to meeting you.

Mrs Darlene CameronPrincipal

WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL


AimCanadian Lead Primary School aims to promotehigh achievement, and the development of skills andattitudes to meet the needs of a rapidly changingworld where students:• have a positive and healthy approach to learning and life; • strive for excellence and achieve their personal best; • achieve high standards in literacy and numeracy;• have highly developed critical thinking skills and

proficiency in using technologies;• develop strong interpersonal skills and an understanding

and respect for themselves, others and the environment;and

• develop resilience, empathy and mindfulness to ensurepositive mental health.

MissionCanadian Lead Primary School’s mission is to developthe head, heart and hands of each student by:• Providing opportunities for all students to achieve their

personal best in learning and life.• Offering a broad and challenging differentiated

curriculum with a strong focus on literacy and numeracyacquisition that meets the needs of each student.

• Providing a stimulating and engaging learningenvironment that incorporates the use of ICT andencourages critical and creative thinking.

• Encouraging an ethos of inquiry, persistenceand resilience.

• Promoting a culture of respect for self, others and theenvironment through the use of identified PositiveLearning Behaviours and the Canadian Lead Express

• Enhancing the skills and knowledge of teachers to ensurecontinuous improvement and capacity building.

• Fostering strong and positive home, school andcommunity relationships.

Whole School ValuesRESPECT Accepting someone’s feelings, needs,thoughts, ideas and differences.

RESPONSIBILITY Being accountable to others,the environment and the things you say and do.

PERSISTENCE Persevering with a goal until it isachieved–Try, try again.

EXCELLENCE Striving to always be the best thatyou can be.

SCHOOL PROFILE


Afterschool CareAfterschool Care is available 5 days a week. It is based atUrquhart Park Primary School with children being collectedfrom the CLPS front office at the conclusion of the schoolday by Gold Bus.Contact Ballarat YMCA for further details and bookings:(03) 5329 2800

Attendance and AbsencesThe school places great importance on all students beingat school on time, every day.If your child is not attending school it is the parents/carersresponsibility to let the school know prior to 9.00 am of themorning of the absence via phone or our school App.If children are required to leave early for special purposes,please notify the school office prior to 9:30 am on the dayof early departure.Children are never to leave the school grounds withoutpermission and Police are notified in the event this happens.Parents/carers are to ensure that their children are awareof this.Parents/carers should ensure that children attendschool on time but if arriving late to school children are toreport to the school office to sign in before proceeding totheir classroom. If your child’s absence is not explained by 10:00 am theschool will contact parents/carers for clarification.The school monitors attendance data on a weekly basis andfollows up accordingly. For more information see ourAttendance Policy on the school website located atwww.clps.vic.edu.au

Entering and Exiting the School BuildingParents and Visitors If you are a parent/carer coming into the schoolbetween 9:00 am and 3.10 pm you are required tosign in at the front office. Please wear the visitors badge provided. This is requiredin case of an emergency.

Parents/Carers must have a Working With Children’s checkif working or volunteering at school or on camps/excursions.Please present your WWC to the front office and we willtake a copy for school records.StudentsSign in and out at the office when arriving/leaving withinschool hours.

FinanceIn November of each year the Parent Payment Policy istabled at School Council and informs the school body of theassociated costs for Essential Items and the cost ofexcursions for students for the following year. Please see the front office to collect a copy of the ParentPayment Policy. We encourage all families to set uppayment plans with our office to assist in spreading thecosts over the school year. Excursions/Incursions and Camps CostsCamps and excursions provide practical experience asan extension or reinforcement of classroom activities.They relate closely to the school curriculum and providemeaningful learning opportunities. Social skills, leadership,respect for the environment and enjoyment are the aims ofthese activities.CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assisteligible families to cover the costs of school excursions,camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card you may beeligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school touse towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, orsporting activities for the benefit of your child. Pleasecontact the school for more information.We appreciate that some families may experience difficultyin meeting payment requests due to financial hardship.Please contact the School Principal if you wish to discussyour current financial situation and supports available.

GENERAL INFORMATION


Food and CanteenLunch is eaten in classrooms under supervision. Lunchshould be substantial and healthy. Lollies, soft drinks andchewing gum are not permitted at school and take awayfoods are discouraged as per our Healthy Foods Policy.In order to keep our yard tidy and free of rubbish, we wouldappreciate families sending ‘nude food’ (no packaging). Weencourage waste minimisation and hope that you will useenvironmentally friendly/reusable lunch containers. Fruit orvegies may be eaten in classroom fruit breaks with somefruit provided to students in classrooms if needed. Wateronly is to be used in school water bottles and is alwaysavailable for students. The School Canteen is open every Friday (unless otherwisespecified) allowing students to order their lunch throughStewarts bakery in Mt Clear. The Canteen menu is availablefrom the school office and on the website. Canteen Orders are to be handed into the school office by9:30 am on a Friday in either a reusable lunch bag or paperbag with the items ordered and money enclosed.

House SystemA house system operates throughout the school with newstudents being allocated to the same house as older siblings. The four houses are: Point (Blue); Canadian (Gold); Eureka(Red); Richards (Green). The students of each house electHouse Captains and Vice Captains to represent them eachyear. The four houses are named after the three schools thatmerged to create Canadian Lead Primary School.

Personal Belongings and Lost PropertyAll property belonging to students should be clearly labelledwith their names. Children are fully responsible for their school uniforms andany personal items (i.e. toys) that they bring to school. Theschool is not responsible for such items and encourages thatpersonal items remain at home. Bicycles may be brought toschool but are stored at the owner’s risk in our locked bikeshed during the school day.

If your child has lost property please check in their classroomand the Lost Property stand. This check should be undertakenas soon as possible after the article has been lost.

School BankingStudent banking is offered at our school. A school bankaccount for your child may be opened through the schoolwith the Commonwealth Bank. There is a designated ‘BankDay’ each week throughout the school year. Our schoolbanking coordinator will carry out necessary transactions onbehalf of students. School banking information packs arehanded out in term 1 of each year.

School CarparkParents are not permitted to drive into or park in the schoolcarpark or grounds unless they have obtained permissionfrom the Principal.

School HoursSchool commences at 9.00 am. Children should be inattendance before this time with teacher supervisionavailable from 8.50 am. Parents are reminded to supervisetheir children until this time. The first morning bell is at 8.50 am to notify students tobegin entering the class rooms.The second and final morning bell is at 9:00 am. Studentsare to already be in class ready for learning at this time.Music is played 5 minutes before each bell rings to notifystudents to get ready for class. This is a signal to students tofinish their play activities and start returning to theirclassroom to prepare for their next learning session.

First Session 9:00 am – 11:00 amRecess Play 11:00 am – 11:30 amSecond Session 11:30 am – 1:30 pmEating Time 1:30 pm – 1:45 pmLunch Play 1:45 pm – 2:15 pmThird Session 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

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School PhotosClass, individual and family photos are usually taken duringterm 1 each year. There is no cost to parents/carers unlessthey wish to purchase one of the photo packs. Details will becommunicated via the school newsletter.

Special Events Anzac DayEach year Canadian Lead Primary School holds an ANZACservice. At this service the ‘William Dunstan Award’ ispresented to one student in grade 6 who demonstrates theANZAC values in the school community. William Dunstanwas a former student of Golden Point State School, one ofour amalgamated schools who was presented the VictoriaCross in WW2 and our school acknowledges this significance.Amazing RaceEvery alternate year in Term 3 students at Canadian LeadPrimary School are given the opportunity to compete in theSTEM Amazing Race. The STEM Amazing Race challengeaims to provide students with the skills in problem solving,creativity, teamwork, independent thinking, communicationand digital literacy. Students use team building skills,creativity, problem solving and reasoning skills to solvea range of Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematical challenges. Christmas BazaarIn Term 4 the Parents and Friends Association holds aChristmas themed event for the entire school community.During this event there are Christmas activities, a raffle anda BBQ. Santa also makes an appearance.House Sports DayEach year the school holds our House Sports Day. Studentsparticipate in sporting events across the day to win pointsfor their school houses. Students are encouraged to weartheir house colours on the day. The school community will benotified of the date and any changes due to weather orunforeseen circumstances early in Term 1.

Whole School ProductionOur school conducts a whole school production bi-annually(odd years) that involves all students and all areas ofPerforming Arts. Our previous productions include Alice inWonderland, Mulan, Peter Pan, The Lion King and TheWizard of Oz.

Student Free DaysEach year schools receive five student-free days (whenstudent instruction does not occur) for professionaldevelopment, school planning, curriculum development andstudent assessment and reporting. These dates are ratifiedby our school council and students are not required toattend school on these days. Dates will be communicatedthrough school newsletter, calendar and the school app.

Sun Smart PolicyOver exposure to the sun presents a serious health risk.Students must therefore be educated as to the need forsuitable sun protection, and protected from over exposureto the sun whilst at school.Children will be required to wear Anti¬-Cancer Councilapproved close¬-weave broad brimmed hats (at least 6 cmrigid brim) during terms 1 and 4 whenever they are outside.Students must wear hats during all recesses, outside sportssessions and excursions. Hats are available for purchasefrom the school office.Children without broad brimmed hats will be restricted toplay in designated shaded areas.Children will be actively encouraged to wear a broad-spectrum water resistant sunscreen (SPF30+).Sunscreen will be provided in each classroom, and onexcursions. Sunscreen will be applied by students accordingto the manufacturer’s directions, under the supervisionof teachers.Our Sunsmart Policy is located on our school websitelocated at www.clps.vic.edu.au

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Transition–Foundation/High SchoolFoundation At Canadian Lead Primary School we value the importanceof a positive experience for Foundation students and theirfamilies. We want your child to have a happy and excitingstart to their school life.Our extensive Transition Program provides your child withthe opportunity to experience different aspects of schoollife. It helps students to develop new skills, become familiarwith the school and an opportunity to meet futureclassmates and teachers.

Our program timeline looks like this:

Term 2: Kindergarten Visits:The Principal, Foundation teachers and School Captains visitour local kindergartens. Five local kindergartens visit for “AMorning at School”. During this time the children have anopportunity to work in our Investigations Area, play in thegym, experience the Interactive Whiteboard, join in storytime and play outside in our very expansive playgrounds.

Term 3: Pre-Foundation Program:For one hour over four weeks the children have anopportunity to:

Be creative in the Art Room.Work on computers.Participate in PMP (Perceptual Motor Program)in the gym.Meet their Buddies who will help them withactivities in the classroom.

Term 4: Morning at School:In December the children participate in a “Morning atSchool” to meet with their Foundation teacher andfuture classmates.

Secondary SchoolEach year Canadian Lead Primary School has studentstransitioning into a range of secondary schools withinBallarat and beyond. We understand that transition intosecondary school can sometimes be a confusing and difficultprocess and therefore we endeavour to make the move asmooth one.Some secondary schools are heavily subscribed.These schools may need to use criteria for their enrolments.They may include living within a school’s boundary and/or ifa sibling is already enrolled.If you have a child in grade 5 or 6 and have not yet made adecision about which secondary school you would like tosend you child to, it is recommended that you phone schoolsyou may be interested in and visit to discuss the curriculumwith the Year 7 coordinators.Year 7 enrolment packs will be provided to all families ofchildren in grade 6 to ensure timely enrolment as per DET(Department of Education and Training) guidelines.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Uniform School uniform is compulsory at Canadian Lead PrimarySchool. Our uniforms are supplied from Beleza SchoolUniforms–situated in Doveton St Ballarat.School clothing should be frequently changed and washed.Children are expected to be neat and well presented.The school colours are navy and gold and the uniform isas follows:

Summer• Blue and white checked dresses• Navy blue culottes• Navy blue shorts• Embroidered navy blue and gold school polo shirt

(Short Sleeved). • Wide brim navy blue hat• Hair–navy blue ribbon, headband or scrunchie• Socks–white or navy blue

Winter• Navy blue skirt/tunic • Navy blue tracksuit or pants (not denim jeans)• Embroidered navy blue windcheater, vest or

polo fleece jacket• Embroidered navy blue and gold school polo shirt

(Long Sleeved).• Hair–navy blue ribbon, headband or scrunchie• Socks–white or navy blue• Waterproof jacket and beanie are also available

Other items including school bags and art smocks can alsobe purchased off the shelf from Beleza. The ONLY jewellery that can be worn at school are sleepersand studs for pierced ears and wrist watches. If necessarynails are to be painted with clear polish only.Children must wear shoes outside at all times. Runners,closed in sandals and black school shoes are the onlyacceptable footwear. Runners are recommended forP.E. classes.Parents are asked to ensure that each item of schooluniform is clearly and regularly named.Students are expected to remove outside shoes on enteringthe school building. Shoe racks are provided for the storageof shoes during inside time. Due to health regulations children must wear their outdoorshoes to the toilet.

Accidents and IllnessThe School has qualified first aid personnel and a First AidRoom and is able to provide basic first aid when required.When a child is injured or ill, parents are contacted so thatthey can choose the appropriate treatment. If a child isacutely ill the parent/carer will be requested to collect thechild from school. When parents/carers cannot becontacted, the school takes the appropriate emergencyaction. In serious cases this may involve an ambulance.Ambulance will be at the parent’s expense.If your child/children are not well enough to attend schoolparents are strongly advised to keep them at home. If yourchild attends school and requires inside play, this needs to benegotiated with the Principal/office staff.If your child has a toileting accident at school or otherwiserequires a change of clothing, parents/carers will be notified.For our Foundation parents, we suggest keeping a sparechange of clothes in your child’s bag as a precaution.

Anaphylaxis and AsthmaIf your child/children have anaphylaxis or asthma the schoolmust be provided with a current (within the last 12 months)action plan from your G.P. and the current medicationrequired. Please ensure that all medication is within use bydate. It is the responsibility of the parent/carer to updateany medication as required. All our staff receive annualAsthma awareness training from Asthma Australia.

Child Safe StandardsCanadian Lead Primary School’s Commitmentto Child SafetyCanadian Lead Primary School is committed to the safetyand wellbeing of all children and young people.This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making. Canadian Lead Primary School has zero tolerancefor child abuse.

Canadian Lead Primary School is committed to providing achild safe environment where children and young people aresafe and feel safe, and their voices are heard aboutdecisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will bepaid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and childrenfrom culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, aswell as the safety of children with a disability.Every person involved in Canadian Lead Primary School hasa responsibility to understand the important and specificrole he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure thatthe wellbeing and safety of all children and young people isat the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.Canadian Lead Primary School Principles for Child SafetyIn its planning, decision-making and operations CanadianLead Primary School will:• Take a preventative, proactive and participatory

approach to child safety.• Value and empower children to participate in decisions

which affect their lives.• Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to

safely disclose risks of harm to children.• Respect diversity in cultures and child rearing practices

while keeping child safety paramount.• Engage only the most suitable people to work with

children and have high quality staff and volunteersupervision and professional development.

• Ensure children know who to talk with if they are worriedor are feeling unsafe, and that they are comfortable andencouraged to raise such issues.

Our school’s Child Safe Policy is available on our websitelocated at www.clps.vic.edu.au

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Custody/Legal ordersIf there are any current custody or legal orders in place theschool will require a copy as soon as possible. The school isunable to act on any current orders unless a copy hasbeen supplied.

Emergency Contact InformationThe school maintains a record of the names, addressesand phone numbers of parents/guardians and emergencycontacts for each child. This information is used to contactparents for a range of reasons including when a child is illor injured.It is important that this information be accurate and it isrequested that the School be notified about changes assoon as possible. This information is confidential and is onlyused for authorised school purposes.

Emergency ManagementThe school has an emergency management plan whichoutlines emergency management procedures. These aredisplayed in all rooms throughout the school. The school hasroutine emergency management drills during the year toallow children to practice emergency managementprocedures calmly. This plan is updated annually.

General Safety For your child’s safety please teach them:• The most direct route to school and not to loiter.• To refuse rides or go with strangers.• Not to bring dangerous objects (knives, arrows, glass or

sharp pointed items) to school.

Road SafetyPlease set an example in road safety when deliveringand picking up children. Observe the flags and parkingsigns around the school. Ensure that school crossings arealways used.Do not allow children to ride bicycles to school unless you arecertain they know and obey traffic rules. Bicycles are not tobe ridden in the school grounds. They are to be wheeledbetween the school gates and the bike shed. The school expects that each child who rides a bicycle toschool wears a helmet as required by law.School CrossingParents must ensure that they take particular care in andaround the school crossing zones. Parents are advised thatthere is a 40 km speed limit in school zone areas.Student SupervisionWhilst at school student will be supervised by staff at alltimes. During break times staff wear fluorescent vests sothat they can be easily identified. If it is too hot or wet forstudents to play outside students will be supervised insidethe school building.

Health ConcernsIt is the parent/carer’s responsibility to inform the School ofany relevant medical, family circumstances or otherinformation that may affect their child/children at school.This enables the school to provide the best care for yourchild/children while at school, maintain accurate attendancerecords and provide work that may be missed.

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Infectious Diseases and Minimum Exclusion PeriodsSchools and childcare services have a responsibility underthe Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2009 to helpmanage infectious diseases in their facilities. Please notify the school if your child/children contract anyinfectious disease.Please refer to the below link for the full details:https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion/school-exclusion-table

Current exclusions for common childhood ailments areshown in the Table below:

*Head Lice Parents are requested to regularly check their child/children’shair, and where instances of head lice are found, treat.Informative guidelines regarding detecting and treating headlice and eggs is available from the school. Parents are askedto inform the school if they detect head lice and/or eggs inyour child/children’s hair. Our school is in the process offinalising details for a Parent Managed Head Lice programand parents will be asked to sign consent to opt into thisprogram for their child to be involved.

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Conditions Exclusion Period

Chickenpox Exclude until all blisters have dried. This is usually at least 5 days after the rashappears in unimmunised children, but may be less in previously immunised children.

Conjunctivitis Exclude until discharge from eyes has ceased

Diarrhoea Exclude until there has not been a loose bowel motion for 24 hours

Hand, Foot and Mouth disease Exclude until all blisters have dried

Herpes (cold sores) Young children unable to comply with good hygiene practices should be excludedwhile the lesion is weeping. Lesions to be covered by dressing where possible

Impetigo (School sores) Exclude until appropriate treatment has commenced. Sores on exposed surfacesmust be covered with a watertight dressing

Influenza and influenza like illnesses Exclude until well (i.e. no fever)

Pertussis (Whooping cough) Exclude the child for 21 days after the onset of cough or until they have completed5 days of a course of antibiotic treatment

Ringworm, Scabies,Pediculosis (head lice)*

Exclude until the day after appropriate treatment has commenced

Gastro Exclude until there has not been a loose bowel motion for 24 hoursor vomiting for 48 hours

Worms (Intestinal) Exclude until there has not been a loose bowel motion for 24 hours

Mandatory ReportingTeachers are mandated to report incidents of suspectedchild abuse. If the School or a teacher reasonably believethat child abuse in the form of physical injury, sexual abuse,emotional abuse or neglect is occurring then they mustreport this to the appropriate authorities. Reports of this nature must be taken seriously but it is notthe school’s responsibility to investigate or prove the claim.

MedicationAll parent requests for the school to administer prescribedmedications to their child must be in writing on a MedicationRequest Forms provided by the school. This form containsspecific written instructions–e.g. dosage and time to beadministered. A new Medication Request Form must becompleted every time a change is made to the medication(including dosage changes).All student medications must be in an appropriately labelledcontainer (labelled by pharmacist), with the quantity oftablets confirmed and documented.Individual students’ medications are stored securely at thefront office and administered at the appropriate time,except for asthmatic sprays, which may be kept by childrentrained in their use.

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Wellbeing Programs and SupportsBreakfast ClubHeld every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning,Breakfast Club provides children with a healthy breakfast.Some of the costs are covered by the Food Bank BreakfastClub program with the school funding the remainder of theprogram as a service to our community. Breakfast clubopens at 8:20 am and runs until 8:50 am.Buddy Program Our school operates with a whole school buddy programensuring that each child is allocated a buddy. Our buddiesprogram runs each fortnight on a Friday afternoon,providing an opportunity for children to work togetheracross the school in a wide variety of activities.The buddy program also operates informally as manystudents seek out their buddy in the playground and developa lasting relationship. CAST–Cool At School TogetherCool At School Together (CAST) is a short term earlyintervention program for children in Grades Foundation–2.This program helps to support children who have difficultiesassociated with regulating social and emotional behaviours.The program generally runs for 8 weeks focusing on smallgroups of 6-8 children at a time. CAST teaches childrenemotional (including anxiety and anger) and social skills.Students will be referred to CAST by their classroom teacherand in consultation with parents. Chaplaincy Our chaplain works on a Monday and Wednesday atCanadian Lead Primary School. If you have any concernsregarding yourself or your child or would like to make anappointment to see the chaplain, please contact the schoolon 5333 7170.Our chaplain is trained to provide pastoral care to childrenas part of the wider wellbeing program. Our chaplain isemployed by KORUS Connect and works under the NationalSchool’s Chaplaincy Program. This means working withchildren who may be struggling with a range of issues suchas grief and loss, school problems, home problems, schoolrefusal and bullying.

If a student needs additional support, then options forreferral will then be discussed with the caregivers. Groupprograms are also implemented to address specific issuesthat a range of children may be struggling with and ourprograms are facilitated by our school wellbeing leader withsupport from our chaplain. The key tasks of our Chaplain include:• Working closely with, and/or as part of the school

wellbeing committee or team to plan for and deliverstudent resilience and wellbeing programs.

• Participating in school activities such as sport, camps,garden club etc.

• Coordinating our school’s breakfast club program• Providing support and/or appropriate referral in times

of grief and other critical events.DRUMBEAT–Building Resilience Through RhythmDRUMBEAT is the world’s first structured learning programusing music, psychology and neurobiology to reconnect withourselves and others. The brand name DRUMBEAT is anacronym for Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs,Emotions, Attitudes, and Thoughts.Each DRUMBEAT session focuses on different relationshipthemes such as identity and social responsibility, values,dealing with emotions, peer pressure, harmony,communication and teamwork. If desired, the program mayconclude with a performance which gives participants anopportunity to share their progress with family, friends andother respected people in their lives. The program generallyruns for 8 weeks in small groups. Students from our middleand senior unit will be referred to Drumbeat by teachers andin consultation with parents.Education Support Staff–(ES) ES staff work to support those children who may haveadditional needs to fully participate in all classroom andschool activities. ES staff can work one on one with children,supervise small groups or assist the classroom as a whole.

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Wellbeing Programs and Supports (Continued)Friendship BenchThe Friendship Bench is a resource that supports the CLPSRespectful Relationships Policy through the physicalpresence of the ‘Friendship Bench’ seat. It is a placestudents can sit when they don’t have anyone to playwith and other students can approach and offer toinclude them in their play. The Friendship Bench has animportant role in helping students to feel a sense ofbelonging and connectedness.Kids Hope ProgramKids Hope at Canadian Lead Primary School involves avolunteer working with a child for one hour a week duringschool hours. The Kids Hope program is overseen by avolunteer coordinator from York Street Church of Christ andWorld Vision. All volunteers for Kids Hope are screened andtrained through the Kids Hope mentor program and arecarefully chosen to be appropriate for each child. They maywork on something academic as provided by the teacher,get involved in sports or crafts and generally catch up withthe student to encourage and mentor them. Classroomteachers nominate a student who they think would benefitfrom this program and when a mentor becomes availablethen the parent is approached for permission. Kids Hope isa very successful program for building lasting relationshipsand positive reinforcement. Program for Students with Disabilities–PSDThe Program for Students with Disabilities is a targetedsupplementary funding program for Victorian governmentschools. It provides resources to schools to support theinclusion of students with moderate to severe disabilities.Under the program, funding is provided directly to the schoolto support the provision of a school-based educationalprograms for eligible children.

Recess and Lunch Activity ProgramsThe school provides additional activities for students duringrecess and lunch breaks. These programs will varythroughout the year depending on need and provide childrenwith an alternative to the open play environment. Examplesare cooking, craft, treasure hunts, maths games andactivities in the gym.Red DotsThroughout the school we have Red Dots on the floor thatare used by children to assist them with regulation of strongemotions. The Red Dot strategy ‘Stop, Think, Do’ givechildren a space to stop and think about a problem orhave some time to calm down before discussing an issuewith an adult.Resilience ProjectCanadian Lead Primary School became a PartnershipSchool with The Resilience Project at the beginning of 2016.The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engagingprograms to schools providing practical, evidence-based,positive mental health strategies to build resilience,empathy and mindfulness. Each student has their ownResilience Project journal and teachers plan a weeklylesson that students use their journal to record newlearning and reflections.

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Wellbeing Programs and Supports (Continued)Respectful RelationshipsThe Respectful Relationships whole-school approachrecognises that schools are a workplace, a communityhub and a place of learning. Everyone involved in ourschool community deserves to be respected, valued andtreated equally.We know that changes in attitudes and behaviours canbe achieved when positive attitudes, behaviours andequality are lived across the school community, and whenclassroom learning is reinforced by what is modelled in ourschool community.A whole-school approach encourages schools to review theirexisting procedures and culture to ensure that they modelrespectful relationships and gender equality practices acrossthe entire school community. Our Respectful Relationshipspolicy is located on our school website at www.clps.vic.edu.auSeasons for GrowthSeasons for Growth is a program for children who haveexperienced significant change or loss.Seasons for Growth is based on the belief that change, lossand grief are a normal and valuable part of life. Theprogram examines the impact of changes such as death,separation, divorce, and natural disaster upon children’slives, and explores how they can learn to live with and growfrom these experiences.The core intentions of this program are the development ofresilience and emotional literacy to promote social andemotional wellbeing. The program is educational in natureand uses the imagery of the four seasons to illustrate thatgrief is cyclical, not a linear journey with a clear end.Students are referred to the Seasons for Growth programin consultation with parents.

Sensory RoomA sensory room is a therapeutic space with a variety ofequipment to promote sensory regulation. The space helpschildren focus themselves to be better prepared for learningand interacting with others.The sensory room can be used by any child at a time when itis identified that they need it provided supervision isavailable. Whilst some children have recognised specialneeds, others may, at times, be experiencing specificdifficulties, such as bereavement or high levels of anxiety.Whatever the reason, the aim is to provide early support foryour child in their time of need and assistance in managingemotions and sensory behaviours.Student Support Groups–SSGSome children who require additional support or who fallwithin a particular category (i.e. funded under PSD) willhave a Student Support Group formed. This group will meet regularly at the school to:• Ensure that those with the most knowledge of, and

responsibility for the student, work together to establishshared goals for the student’s educational future.

• Plan reasonable adjustments for the student to accessthe curriculum.

• Provide educational planning that is ongoing throughoutthe student’s life.

• Monitor the progress of the student.Student Support Services–SSSStudent Support Services (SSS) assist children and youngpeople facing a range of barriers to learning to achieve theireducational and developmental potential. They do this byproviding a range of strategies and specialised support. SSS staff work as part of an integrated health andwellbeing team within geographic areas of schools, focusingon providing group based and individual support, workforcecapacity building and the provision of specialised services.The types of professionals that may be accessible includepsychologists, speech pathologists and social workers.

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Wellbeing Programs and Supports (Continued)Support Plans A ‘Support Plan’ documents supports and strategies basedon students’ unique and individual characteristics and needsthat will benefit them with any behaviour or safetychallenges they may be facing.The development of a support plan is a collaborative effortbetween parents/carers, school staff and any other involvedagencies. A plan is created as soon as possible after astudent has been identified as needing further support. It isimportant that everyone involved with the child is aware ofthe plan and of the proactive strategies, pre-plannedconsequences and crisis management plan within.Zones of RegulationZones of regulation is a systematic, cognitive behaviouralapproach used to teach self-regulation by categorising allthe different ways the children feel and states of alertnessthey experience into four concrete coloured zones. The Zonesframework provides strategies to teach students to becomemore aware of and independent in controlling theiremotions and impulses, manage their sensory needs, andimprove their ability to problem solve conflicts. The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightenedstates of alertness and intense emotions. A person may beelated or experiencing anger, rage, explosive behaviour,devastation, or terror when in the Red Zone. The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened stateof alertness and elevated emotions, however one has morecontrol when they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may beexperiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness,the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone. The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state ofalertness. A person may be described as happy, focused,content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This isthe zone where optimal learning occurs. The Blue Zone is used to describe low states of alertnessand down feelings such as when one feels sad, tired, sick,or bored.

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BLUE ZONE Sad Sick Tired Bored Moving Slowly

YELLOW ZONE Frustrated Worried Silly/Wiggly Excited Loss of Some Control

GREEN ZONE Happy Calm Feeling Okay Focused Ready to Learn

RED ZONE Mad/Angry Terrified Yelling/Hitting Elated Out of Control

The Canadian Lead Express The Canadian Lead Express (CLE) is the whole schoolbehaviour management plan used CLPS. The CLE containsthe ‘I am’ statements which reminds students of theexpected behaviours whilst at school.The CLE also outlines the consequences for students who donot display the expected behaviours while at school. Theseconsequences are listed in ‘Steps’. Steps 1 to 3 are designed to help children turn theirbehaviour around. These steps are seen as strategies forteachers and students and are viewed in a positive lens.Parents are not contacted if their child/children receive aStep 1 to 3.

Step 4 provides an opportunity for the child to reflect ontheir behaviour during a lunchtime Reflection. During areflection the child completes a Reflection Sheet which isthen discussed with a staff member. Parents/carers arenotified of their child/children receiving a Step 4, alsomeaning that the child has had four distinct opportunitiesto change their behaviour following the CLE. As we are a Zero tolerance to Violence school–a student willreceive an immediate Step 4 or possible suspension forassault towards another student and these cases arethoroughly investigated by the school.Step 5 results in a parent/carer being called for a meeting atthe school or could possibly result in a suspension.

EXPECTATIONS AND BEHAVIOURS


The aim of the CLE isfor students to increasetheir self-regulationwith regards tobehaviour under asupportive framework,consistentlyimplemented acrossthe school.

CLPS Positive Learning Behaviours At Canadian Lead Primary School thereare high expectations for student’sbehaviour. To assist students ‘To Be MyBest’ CLPS has identified 12 PositiveLearning Behaviours (PLB).

Students are encouraged to displaythese behaviours at all times andcan be rewarded with PLB Tokens.These tokens can then be redeemedfor rewards from our school prizecabinet and opportunities that arecommunicated at school assemblies.



Engagement and Inclusion Student, Staff and Parent/Carer Rightsand ResponsibilitiesOur aim at Canadian Lead Primary School is to provide ourstudents with an environment where rights, feelings andproperty are respected. We expect high standards ofbehaviour from students based on cooperation, mutualresponsibility and self-discipline.

Whole School Rights and Responsibilities

Student

Staff

Parent/Carer



Rights Responsibilities

To be free ofharassment

To ensure others are not harassed

To receive support indifficult situations

To provide support to each other

To be valued andtreated with respect

Build positive relationships withthe school community


To work and playwithout interference

To allow others to work and playwithout interference To report bullying to an adult

To be treated fairlyand courteously

To be polite, courteous andwell mannered

To learn in a secureenvironment

To allow others to learn


To be treated withrespect by students,parents/carersand peers

To treat students in a way thatdevelops self esteem To communicate positively withparents/carers and peers

To expect studentsto follow theEngagement Policyof the school

To follow the EngagementGuidelines To use logical consequencesand restorative practices To provide a duty of careto students To keep records of each student

To expect studentsto learn

To assist students to learn To provide an inclusive anddifferentiated quality curriculum To communicate student progressto parents/carers


To participate in ahappy, safe, secureand satisfyingenvironment

Support and respect theschool rules Support the educational needsof students

To be informed abouttheir child’s progress

Promote respectful relationships Value and respect the staff of theschool and other members of theschool community

Engagement and Inclusion (Continued)Student, Staff and Parent/Carer Shared ExpectationsCanadian Lead Primary School has developed sharedexpectations to ensure that the learning, safety and rightsof all are respected. The expectations set out what isaccepted and appropriate behaviour for our schoolcommunity. Our shared experiences are intended to supportindividual students and families that come to ourcommunity from a diversity of backgrounds, communitiesand experiences. StaffThe school leadership team will: • Provide leadership to the staff, students and

school community. • Uphold the right of every child to receive a

quality education. • Ensure the school complies with its duty of care

obligations to each student. Student • Support each other’s learning by treating classmates

and teachers with respect and dignity. • Have high expectations that they can achieve their

personal best in learning and life.Parent/Carer • Support the school’s efforts to educate young people to

live in a diverse world by promoting an understandingand appreciation of diversity in the home.

• Actively participate in supporting their child’s learningand maintain communication with the school to furthersupport the three way partnership (Student, Teacherand Parents/Carers).



School Wide Positive Behaviour Support(SWPBS) MatrixThe SWPBS matrix is a table developed in conjunction withstudents and staff that clearly communicates the school’sexpectations for positive behaviours in various schoolenvironments and situations.

The purpose of the matrix is to identify andexplicitly teach positive behaviours that meet ouragreed CLPS behavioural expectations acrossall school contexts and settings.



App–SCHOOL STREAMThe free CLPS school app–SCHOOL STREAM allowsparents/carers to receive notifications, important news andupdates, report a child’s absence and access documents likeour term calendars, canteen menu and weekly newsletter.Information on how to access the school app is published inour school newsletters.

AssembliesWhole school assemblies are held in the gymnasium on afortnightly basis. Dates are communicated through theschool newsletter and term calendars. Assemblies arestudent led and provide an opportunity to share informationabout school happenings and acknowledge studentachievements. Parents/carers and family friends areencouraged to attend our assemblies.

Confidentiality and Data ProtectionCLPS aims to establish relationships of trust between staff,students and parents/carers. Students and parents/carersshould therefore feel able to make the school aware ofpersonal and private matters, including concerns aboutsafety and wellbeing, in the knowledge that all informationwill be dealt with sensitively. CLPS will not pass on to other agencies or individualsinformation held about students and their families, exceptwith their permission or where the information is already inthe public domain or where the school is obliged to do so bylaw or a court order.In Victorian government schools the management of‘personal information’ and ‘health information’ is governedby the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and HealthRecords Act 2001 (Vic) (collectively, Victorian privacy law).

GradeXpertGradeXpert is our electronic school management systemwhich we use for attendance, reporting, student assessmentdata, behaviour tracking, student wellbeing and supportplans. All data is secure and kept confidential.

Media ReleaseAny parent/carer that does not wish their child to bephotographed, filmed, or have personal information put intolocal media or on the school website or app can declinepermission when completing the ‘Parent/Student ConsentForm’ at enrolment.

NewsletterThe school newsletter is the main form of communicationbetween CLPS and the school community. It is essentialthat parents/carers read each publication carefully. The newsletter is produced weekly and is distributed on aThursday via the school app, parent email or in a hard copyif requested.

Parents and Friends AssociationThe Parents and Friends Association meets at the school ona monthly basis. Dates for these meeting are published earlyin the school year. Parents/carers and students are actively involved in theschool decision making processes. The Parents and FriendsAssociation conducts activities and events throughout theyear, generating funds to support school programs.Parents/Carers can join our schools association bycontacting the front office.

COMMUNITY AND COMMUNICATION


Parent Teacher Interviews andStudent Led ConferencesDuring each year an opportunity is provided forparents/carers to attend a parent teacher interview withtheir child’s teacher. These interviews allow parents/carersto ask questions and obtain more detail on their child’sprogress. It also lets parents/carers become more involvedin their child’s learning, enabling support to be givenwhere needed.Once a year each student will also have the opportunity toshowcase their learning to parents/carers through aStudent Led Conference. During this conference, studentsshare their achievements with their parents/carers with theteacher acting in a supervising role to assist if needed.

PlaygroupOur school operates a community playgroup that isrun by our volunteer Playgroup coordinator and heldeach Wednesday morning in the music room from9.30 am-11.00 am. If you would like to come along to theplaygroup, please leave your name with the front officeand our playgroup coordinator will be in contact with you.We ask for a gold coin donation for each week to covermaterials and toy hire for the children. Canadian Lead Primary School also hosts a supportedplaygroup run by the City of Ballarat on a Friday morningfrom 9.00 am-11.00 am. For more information on either ofour playgroups, please contact the school front office.

ReportingStudent Conference Reports are sent home each term.These reports demonstrate student goal setting andreflection. Academic reports are sent home at the end ofsemester 1 and 2. These reports cover both academic andsocial achievement and progress reported directly againstthe achievement standards of the Victorian Curriculum.

School Contact Information and ProcessFor General school information Phone 5333 7170 or see our school websitewww.clps.vic.edu.auStudent Absences–Phone 5333 7170 and Press 1 to recordyour child’s absence or use our school App–SCHOOLSTREAM–available free to download from the iTunes Store. For meetings with teachers or the Principal–Please call the office on 5333 7170 to arrange anappointment time, otherwise, please see your child’steacher to make an appointment.



School CouncilSchool councils play a key role in Victorian governmentschools. Participating as a school council member is arewarding and challenging experience. The school councilsupports the principal to provide the best possibleeducational outcomes for students.School councils have three main responsibilities:FinanceOverseeing the development of the school’s annual budgetand ensuring proper records are kept of the school’sfinancial operationStrategic PlanningParticipating in the development and monitoring of theschool strategic planPolicy Development and ReviewDeveloping, reviewing and updating policies that reflect aschool’s values and support the school’s broad directionoutlined in its strategic planIf you are interested in finding out more about our schoolcouncil please contact our office on 5333 7170.Other key functions of school councils include:• Raising funds for school-related purposes.• Maintaining school grounds and facilities.• Entering into contracts.• Reporting annually to the school community

and the Department.• Representing and taking the views of the

community into account.• Regulating and facilitating after-hours use

of school premises and grounds.• Operating a children’s service at the school.

School Parent/Carer Involvement The school encourages and is supported by regular parentinvolvement in classroom programs and whole school events.All parent/carer volunteers must have a current Workingwith Children Check which is to be provided to the school.

Involvement can include:• Assisting in functions conducted by the Parents and

Friends Association. • Offering their services as candidates for election to

the School Council.• Offering assistance at school working bees.• Offering assistance with school programs i.e. reading

support, attending excursions, assistance in library orassisting with Breakfast Club and Canteen.

Student LeadershipSchool CaptainsAt the end of each school year, an election is held to electfour school captains, elected by peers and staff from oursenior area for the following year. Successful candidates arepresented with their captain’s badges at a school assembly.School captains assist in the running of school events andspecial days and represent CLPS at events outside theschool throughout the year.House CaptainsThe House Captains and Vice House Captains are elected bythe students within their house. There are two captains electedfor each of the four houses. House captains are responsible forleading their Houses at sporting events and also have rolesassisting the Physical Education teacher with other sportrelated school tasks. Sustainability, Chinese and Arts captainsare also selected and these students support staff inpromoting activities across the school in our specialist areas. Junior School Council–(JSC)Junior School Council representatives are elected by theirpeers from Grade 2 to Grade 6. The JSC meet weekly to givefeedback from their peers on school issues and suggestionsfor school improvements. They also present information ateach assembly and organise and run whole schoolfundraising events.

WebsiteThe school website contains information on school policies,newsletters, term dates, resource links and all general schoolinformation. www.clps.vic.edu.au



Instructional ModelCanadian Lead Primary Schoolimplements engaging, hands on and richlearning experiences to cater for allindividual learning needs. Teachers atCanadian Lead Primary School plan andteach according to our agreed wholeschool Instructional Model.

Our school’s instructional modelprovides one seamless learningexperience from Foundation toGrade 6 that includes a minimum of10 hours per week of Literacyteaching (Reading, Writing andWord Study) along with 5.5 hoursof Numeracy teaching that is non-negotiable. All students alsoparticipate in a one hour Sciencelesson each week.

TEACHING AND LEARNING


Additional Support for Learning Many students, who require either additional support orchallenge for extension, benefit from additional support.This support is provided in varying ways through small groupactivities and individual assistance by the teacher and Edsupport staff. Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) are alsocreated by classroom teachers and reviewed each term.

Intervention ProgramsAll intervention programs undertaken at Canadian LeadPrimary School involve consultation with parents, prior tostudents being involved. Literacy InterventionWe provide many opportunities for one-to-one and smallgroup literacy support. We have trained facilitatorscompleting MiniLit, MultiLit and MacqLit. All programs havea focus on phonic awareness and we have seen studentsinvolved with these programs make strong gains in Literacy.Reading TutorsThe Reading Tutor volunteer program provides studentswith support for their reading and comprehension. Membersof the school and wider community, along with studentteachers, are trained to work with individual students once aweek for 30 minutes. Students benefit greatly from theextra reading practice and this is a valuable part of ourliteracy support across Canadian Lead Primary School.Numeracy InterventionThe QuickSmart program is a responsive small-groupintervention that aims to develop fluent (Quick) andefficient (Smart) strategy use. QuickSmart uses research-based instructional strategies to support the learning ofpersistently low-achieving middle school students so thatthey are more actively and successfully engaged in inclusiveclassroom settings.

EMU–Extending Mathematical UnderstandingEMU or Extending Mathematical Understanding is anaccelerated intervention program that providesopportunities to engage in high quality mathematicsactivities that are designed to meet their particular learningneeds. The EMU program approach responds to the factthat not all children thrive when learning mathematics atschool. These children benefit from being identified as earlyas possible (grades 1 and 2) and are offered an alternativeapproach that gives them a mathematical boost.

eLearning and Digital Technologies At Canadian Lead Primary School, we believe in embeddingtechnology into all curriculum areas and that technologyneeds to be purposeful for the students and suited to theirneeds, interests and abilities. We strive to engage and buildadaptive thinkers and empower them for a world of everchanging technologies.For more information, please see our 2016-2019 School ICTPlan under the ‘Parent Info’ tab on our school website. Our2016-2019 School ICT Plan can be viewed at:http://clps.vic.edu.au/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/School-ICT-Plan-for-Canadian-Lead-Primary-School-5383-3-2016.pdfAt CLPS, we are well resourced with a range of iPads,desktop PCs, Apple TVs, SMART TVs and conferencingequipment. These are used in various formats and assist in awell-rounded learning of technology, which is integratedthroughout the curriculum. In grade 3–6 we have a verysuccessful 1:1 BYOD iPad program. For more information, please see our BYOD iPad Programunder the ‘Parent Info’ tab on our school website.



eLearning and Digital Technologies (Continued)eSmart and Cyber SafetyAt Canadian Lead Primary School we believe smart, safeand responsible use of information and communicationstechnology and Cyber safety is highly important and thatour students must be equipped with the strategies tooperate successfully in a digital world. The Departmentprovides advice on Cyber safety and educating young peopleto be safe and responsible users of digital technologies andsocial media tools. We are working towards becoming a fullysustainable eSmart school. Our students learn to be smart,safe and responsible online by participating in high qualitycyber safety learning through programs such as Budd:e(https://budd-e.cybersmart.gov.au/primary/main.php) andDigital Licence (https://www.digitallicence.com.au/).For more information about Cyber Safety in Victorian schoolsplease visit the Department of Education and Training(www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/health/Pages/lol.aspx).For more information about eSmart please visit the eSmartwebsite www.esmart.org.auCoding ClubLearning to code is an important skill now that we are livingin a digital age. It’s not just enough for children to know howto use technology. They should know how it works too.Learning to code does not just mean you can become adeveloper; it strengthens problem solving skills and logicalthinking, and supports key academic areas such as science,technology, engineering and maths.Our CLPS Coding Club operates during lunchtimes twice perweek and we have many students involved.

HomeworkHomework helps students by complementing andreinforcing classroom learning, fostering good lifelonglearning and study habits, and providing an opportunity forstudents to be responsible for their own learning. The focusfor the CLPS homework policy is nightly reading withoptional homework provided for students in our middle andsenior area. Our homework policy is located in the polices section on ourwebsite at www.clps.vic.edu.au

Koorie BuddiesThe Koorie Buddies program is a mentor program for Kooriestudents that explores Aboriginal culture throughDreamtime stories, craft activities, cooking, dance andlearning local Wadawurrung language. Students gain anunderstanding of significant Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander events which are celebrated at school such asNAIDOC Week and Harmony Day.

LibraryAll classes across the school have weekly access to theschool library facilities. All children must carry borrowedbooks to and from school in their blue reader bags. Parentsmay be responsible for the cost of replacing unreturned ordamaged books.

Science and SustainabilityAt Canadian Lead Primary School we believe that effectivescience teaching relies on understanding students’ pre-existing ideas about science concepts and supportingstudents to develop more scientific understandings.We use Primary Connections to assist us in delivering highquality science education. This is an innovative programdeveloped by the Australian Academy of Science linkingthe teaching of science with the teaching of literacy inprimary schools.Primary Connections focuses on developing students’knowledge, understanding and skills in both science andliteracy, through an inquiry-based approach. PrimaryConnections provides exemplary curriculum resources and acomprehensive and practical professional learning program.CLPS approaches sustainability by looking at energy usage,waste, water consumption and biodiversity. We are aResource Smart school which means we are continuallylooking to improve our practices to reduce the carbon footprint that we leave on the earth.Our students learn about these things not only in theclassroom but in practical settings such as in our GreenPatch. By helping in the Green Patch the students learnabout gardening (both vegetables and native plants) andrecycling in the garden. Our lovely chooks help teach thestudents about recycling food scraps too!



Specialists Programs Health and Physical EducationOur Physical Education program is a well-balanced,comprehensive skill-based program. Participation in physicalactivities provides opportunities for enjoyment, recreation,fitness, social interaction, physical and mental relaxationand competition. Physical education lessons are timetabledweekly and include fundamental motor skills, ball skills,gymnastics/movement, athletics and games.Our Physical Education program also includes:• House based activities throughout the year, such as our

annual House Sports Day.• Cross country, athletics and inter-school sports days for

Years 3 to 6 students.• Annual swimming program.• A weekly Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) for Prep

students to develop body awareness, eye/hand, eye/footco-ordination, balance and ball skills.

We are well resourced with areas that can be utilised forsporting activities such as an indoor basketball gym,outdoor basketball and netball courts, a soccer pitch andfootball oval.At Canadian Lead Primary School we have a strong historyof involvement with Futsal in the Ballarat region. There arepractices happening during most recess and lunch times andwe take multiple teams to local competitions. Our studentshave regular supervised opportunities for sports practiceduring most recess and lunch times.

Sporting SchoolsAt Canadian Lead Primary School, we are registered withSporting Schools Australia. This funded program is designedto help schools to increase children’s participation in sport,and to connect children with community sport.In partnership with Sporting Schools, we help to coordinatesporting organisations, coaches and teachers to deliversport after school hours. Information regarding SportingSchools can be found in our school newsletter. ChineseAt Canadian Lead Primary School, Chinese (Mandarin) istaught to all students from Foundation to Year 6.Each class has one 60 minute Chinese lesson per week.Following the student-centred approach, interactive gamesand activities are integrated with each topic to allowstudents to use the targeting language in an engaging andeffective manner. For example through learning Chinesefolklores and songs, performing role-plays and participatingin art-making activities, students will be able to explorethe culture and experience using the language authenticallyand meaningfully.In our program, not only do we stress the significance inscaffolding students to explore and use the language, butwe also aim to assist students to gain an appreciation of aforeign culture and the ability to relate to those from othercultures. In doing so, we investigate, discuss and celebratethe main traditional Chinese festivals throughout the yearby engaging in culturally related activities. These areachieved through incursions, excursions, and learning aboutSpring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-AutumnFestival. Our school is a part of the Gum Loong team, andthis brings the opportunity to showcase the Gum Loongawakening ceremony to our students every year. We’ve alsobeen actively involved with Ballarat Begonia Festival paradeevery year. All of these extra culturally related activities aregreat ways to complement and enrich students’ culturalawareness and language learning experience.



Specialists Programs (Continued)Chinese Academy Chinese Academy is an after school extension program held(from 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm one night per week), providing anextra hour for our students who are particularly interested inlearning Chinese to gain more practice and reinforcement oftheir language skills. The Chinese Academy focuses on givingeach child more individualised learning opportunities in anenjoyable and collaborative way. Our Chinese Academystudents will also represent and promote our Chineseprogram at various occasions and events. MusicCLPS has shown an ongoing commitment to providing aquality music program for its school community. Everystudent from Foundation to Grade 6 participates in 1 hourof specialist music classes on a weekly basis. Junior classesare structured and involve lots of singing, dancing, gamesand performance of both pitched and non-pitchedpercussion instruments. Middle classes delve further intowritten notation as students learn basic skills. Senior classesare a lot more student interest focused and students aregiven opportunities to plan group and solo performances ona chosen instrument and explore music composition andtechnology using iPads and software such as GarageBand.

ArtAt Canadian Lead Primary School, all students participatein a fun filled hour of specialist Art per week. Students aregiven opportunities to express their ideas and use theircreativity in a friendly, supportive and relaxed environment.The Visual Arts program incorporates both art making andart appreciation. Students work is displayed throughout theschool and is sent home.Students learn to develop their creativity and imaginationthrough a skills based visual arts program. They learn aboutthe process of art making with clear instructions on how tocorrectly develop techniques and use the tools and materialsavailable to them. Over the year students are able toexperiment with a variety of media including drawing,painting, collage, ceramics, textiles, print-making andconstruction. They develop their understanding of theelements of art and visual language when thinking anddiscussing art.Students draw on a range of Australian and Internationalartists to help inspire their own works. They are encouragedto share their thoughts, feelings and observations. In the artroom we value experimenting, growing, taking risks,breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun!



Walker Learning Approach (WLA)/EducationalResearch Projects (ERPs)Our school’s educational philosophy is closely aligned to theWalker Learning Approach.The Walker Learning Approach in Prep to Year 2• Is a pedagogical approach to teaching and learning that

reflects that children require a mix of active investigationalongside explicit and at times formal instruction.

• Is defined by a learning environment that is set up withintentional learning centres designed to promote manyaspects of development, skill and learning through open-ended play.

• Incorporates an investigation component (>45 minutes)four mornings a week that frames the learning for theday with active exploration of learning with thefoundations of play-based curriculum.

• Incorporates a 20-minute tuning in session prior to everyinvestigation time which is an explicit whole groupsession where learning intentions for the day in allcurriculum areas are highlighted as well as keyprovocations in investigation time are reviewed.

• Links skills, concepts and processes experienced duringinvestigations through a 20-minute reflection time atthe end of investigations. The teachers model, unpackand highlight skills and learning with key students suchas focus children, a reporter and a photographer.

• Provides learning that is personalised and contextualisedthrough the implementation of the reporter andphotographer.

The Walker Learning Approach in Years 3 to 6• Uses a project-based approach for key discipline subject

areas such as Science, History, Health, which matchdirectly to the Victorian Curriculum.

• Creates a learning environment that providesopportunities for the children to work individually, insmall groups and whole groups, and values and respectsthe child, their needs, culture and context.

• Promotes independent learning, responsibility, self andpeer refection, knowledge and skills through the use ofthe Communication Board, the Education ResearchProject, Clinic Groups, Student Lead Conferences, ClassMeetings and Expos.

• Ensures specific literacy and numeracy instruction timesare retained.

• For students in grade 2/3–The first half of each year isalso seen as a transition from our Investigation model oflearning, with students involved in explicit workshops ledby teachers that focus on all aspects of creating anEducation Research Project.



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Telephone 03 5333 7170Facsimile 03 5333 [email protected]

www.clps.vic.edu.au

Get in Touch Location301 Otway Street SouthBallarat EastVictoria 3350

Postal AddressPO Box 1816Ballarat Mail CentreVictoria 3354


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