PRE-SCHOOL TO YEAR 7

» Westport have a number of programs that support student engagement and wellbeing.

» Breakfast Club run each morning from 8:15am - 8:40am in the STEM Kitchen

» Westport FitBits a fitness program run Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:30am

» Lunch Time clubs including Chess, Origami and Sewing

» Rock and Water program to support and develop student’s physical, social and

emotional wellbeing.

» Our Better Buddies program is run fortnightly. Younger students (Preschool - Year 3) are

paired with an older student as a buddy. Buddies work together on a range of activties during

our whole school Buddies sessions and through daily interactions in the yard.

Westport Primary School is a contemporary school

with outstanding resources and facilities. Our

enrolment averages 350 students from Preschool

to Year 7. Westport has a reputation for providing

an exceptional education to students in a safe

and happy environment.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff

and the entire school environment.

TEACHING AND LEARNING AT WESTPORT PRIMARY SCHOOL

Quality Teaching is the most influential factor in regards to

raising student achievement. At Westport we strive to recruit

and maintain our exceptional teaching team to ensure the best

outcomes for all students. Teachers at Westport are committed

to the following and transparency. Comprehensive Literacy,

Mathematics and Early Years Agreements are available

upon request.

Teaching for Effective Learning Framework Australian Curriculum

http://www.learningtolearn.sa.edu.au/tfel/

www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

SCHOOL TIMES

8:30 am Yard Open

8:40 am - 10:40 am Lessons

10:40 am - 11:00 am Recess

11:00 am - 12:40 pm Lessons

12:40 pm - 12:50 pm Lunch eating

12:50 pm - 1:20 pm Lunch

1:20 pm - 3:00 pm Lessons

3:00 pm School day ends

3:15 pm Gates locked and yard closed

Payments can be made between 8:30am – 9:30am at the Payment Window

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND WELLBEING

Materials and Services Fees are adjusted according to when a student enrols. Government assistance is available to those

who qualify for School Card. Application must be made at the Front Office.

Communication with parents is through our fortnightly newsletter and a reminder text messaging

service. This is used to remind families of events and payments. It can also be used to report

absences. The Skoolbag App and school Facebook page are also used as a means of communication

with parents.

Absence or LatenessWe are required to keep records of the reasons why students are absent, late or depart early. Teachers

do this record keeping on a daily basis. Parents can assist by telephoning, reporting in person or by

sending a note explaining your child’s absence or lateness. The school will notify parents by an SMS on

their mobile phones if students are absent without a reason.

Student Led Assemblies are held once a fortnight on Fridays at 9am. They provide opportunities for

students to share their learning and present themselves in front of an audience. A News and Notices

Courtyard Assembly is held every Monday 8.40am where details of school activities for the week are

given. This is also an opportunity for students to share their weekly sports results.

The Canteen operates from Tuesday to Friday for recess and lunch and is fully compliant with

the National School Canteen Healthy Eating Guidelines.

Our Senior Choir, for Year 5 to 7 students participates in the Primary Schools Music Festival. Our

music program provides instruction in singing and music. Instrumental music is available for Year 3 to

7 students through the visiting teacher service for violin, viola and cello.

Our Student Voice reflects our commitment to model citizenship to students through their

involvement in decision making. Class meetings enable students to raise issues for consideration at the

weekly Student Voice meetings.

Westport Governing Council meets twice per term to discuss an agenda put together by the parent

community (through the Chairperson) and the staff (through the Principal). We value parent input and

welcome new members.

Westport SportWestport offer Soccer, Basketball and Netball teams for students to participate in out of school hours.

There are also opportunities for students to participate in SAPSASA teams and events

throughout the year.

NIT subjects include Performing Arts, Health and Physical Education and Japanese. Students will

attend one or two lessons per week of these subjects with our specialist teachers.

Intervention Programs

We have a number of intervention programs to support student’s learning and wellbeing including

Zoom Reading Program, Quickstart Maths, What’s the Buzz and Maths Enrichment programs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

BEHAVIOUR CODE

» We have high expectations of student behaviour to support the rights of all students to learn

and all teachers to teach

» Success at school for all students and teachers is dependent upon positive student behaviour that

supports a safe, orderly and productive learning environment

Our Behaviour Management is about;» Providing a success oriented environment where the intellectual, cultural, social and physical

achievements of all students are highlighted

» Creating a partnership between the school and home where there is a shared expectation that

students are accountable for their behaviour

» Not confining the consequences for unacceptable behaviour to rigid responses that do not recognise

the individuality of students and their circumstances

» Ensuring students are aware of ‘bottom line’ behaviours and the consequences that accompany

Full Behaviour Code Policy is available on our website

Our Preschool provides a high quality educational program for four year old children, to attend a

maximum of 15 hours per week from a choice of seven half day sessions per week. Children born

before May begin Preschool in the January before they turn 4. Children born May 1 and after begin

Preschool in the January after they turn 4. Westport Pre-school uses the Early Years Learning

Framework to guide planning and delivery of the curriculum. We take into account the interests and

developmental learning needs of the children as we encourage each child to create, explore, practise

and learn new skills within our play-based setting.

Our Occasional Care is licensed to care for three year old children and runs alongside

some Preschool sessions.

An Outside School Hours Care program, run by Happy Haven provides care for students from

7:00am-8:30am and from 3:00pm-6:00pm. A Vacation Care service is also available. The purpose of

our OSHC service is to provide a safe, interesting and relaxed environment for children while parents

work, study or have respite. Our focus is to give children access to a range of recreational activities.

Registration is through the Happy Haven website It is open to all students from Preschool to Year 7

who require care whether it be on a permanent, occasional or emergency basis.

PRESCHOOL & OCCASIONAL CARE

OSHC

DRESS CODE: SCHOOL COLOURS ARE TEAL, BLACK AND WHITE

DRESS CODE

» Top half - teal, black or white

» Bottom half - plain black

» Clothing is to have no logos, labels, motifs, messages or name brands besides the Westport logo

» Sun hats are to be broad brimmed, bucket or legionnaire style, in school colours and are

to be worn at all times when outdoors throughout the year

» Socks are to be worn with sneakers

DRESS CODE ITEMS – SCHOOL COLOURS» Dress

» Polo shirt and T-shirt

» Shorts, bike pants, black jeans, track pants, leggings

» Rugby tops, windcheaters and zip jackets

» Westport sun hats are able to be purchased through the front office at the payment window

NOT ACCEPTABLE» Baseball caps

» Midriff tops and tank tops

» Ripped or torn clothing (patches are acceptable)

» Mini skirts and brief shorts – nothing shorter than mid thigh

» Thongs, slippers and party shoes

» Make up, nail polish, tattoos, skin or clothing graffiti, body piercing

» Jewellery, other than watches and standard sleepers or studs for ears. Jewellery attached

to other body parts is not permitted.

Full Dress Code Policy is available on our website

53 West Street Semaphore Park 5019 Telephone 8341 7090 | Facsimile 8449 1662

PRE-SCHOOL TO YEAR 7