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SPRINGFIELD

LAKES

STATE

SCHOOL

(August 2019)

We are cooperative

We are peaceful

We are respectful

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Welcome to Springfield Lakes State School

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Staff and School Community welcome you and your family to Springfield Lakes State School. We

hope your association with the school will be pleasant and rewarding.

Springfield Lakes State School, situated at 63 Springfield Lakes Boulevard opened its doors for the first

time to children on Monday 29th January 2007. The campus serves the Springfield Lakes community

catering for children from Prep to Year 6. The campus has an Early Years precinct and a Middle Years

complex.

The school is enrolment managed to ensure access for children from Springfield Lakes.

The teaching spaces are built as cottages or lodges accommodating 2-4 classrooms. Each cottage in the

Early Years Precinct is equipped with the latest technology including interactive white boards, data

projectors and computers. The Middle Years campus comprises 2 double storey lodges each with 8

classrooms. These rooms are also equipped with interactive whiteboards, data projectors and classroom

computers. Technology links the curriculum taught in all year levels and is an integral part of each

child’s day. A modern well-equipped Resource and Technology centre is an essential part of the campus,

as is the Science and Discovery centre and Music block.

The school is staffed with a team of talented, experienced teachers. Staff members work in partnership

with parents to deliver a distinctive, futures oriented curriculum that meets the needs of the school

community. Teacher pedagogy is centred on explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy to ensure children

get the most from what they are learning.

The school’s motto is, “The best we can be”. Springfield Lakes State School’s expectation for success and

desire for excellence from all of us in the school community is encapsulated in this simple, but effective

motto. Differentiation in curriculum delivery drives the school’s programs in meeting student learning

needs.

Child welfare, discipline and safety are managed in a supportive, consultative manner with policy and

procedures documented clearly in the school’s Code of Behaviour. SLSS is implementing School Wide

Positive Behaviour for Learning (SWPBL) as the process for teaching expected behaviours across the

school campus. An active Parents and Citizen’s Association is helping to shape the school’s culture and

development.

Springfield Lakes State School is a warm, friendly school with a sense of community and pride in its

children and their achievements.

On behalf of the school community, I welcome you and your child to the school and invite you to take the

opportunity to participate fully in school activities.

Greg Horrigan

Principal


CONTENTS

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL Administrative Personnel School Vision Statement Management Family’s Role Participation General Enquiries School Times

2020 Term Dates

SCHOOL OPERATIONAL INFORMATION Accidents and Sickness Allergies Arrival at School Attendance Assembly Behaviour Code Brain Break Camps & Outdoor Education Programs Canteen / Tuckshop

Class Organisation Communication with Administration and Teachers

Custody Driving in School Grounds

Contributions- School Resources (School Fees) Disease Exclusion

Electronic Devices Management Enrolments and Admissions Enrolment Management Plan Excursions and Performances Family Details Health & Dental Services Lockdown and Evacuation Lost Property Medication at School Mobile Phones Newsletter Out of School Hours Care Parents & Citizens Association Payment Methods Student Council Visitor’s Register Volunteers

CURRICULUM, CLASSROOMS & TEACHERS Classroom Music Instrumental Music Religious Instruction Swimming Lessons Homework Library / Library bags Parent Teacher Meetings Reporting to Parents Sports Discovery Centre / Special Education Program

CHILD DRESS CODE Uniform Hair Jewellery

Shoes and Socks


ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL (Substantive Positions)

PRINCIPAL GREG HORRIGAN DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ALEXIS HAY DEPUTY PRINCIPAL GWENDOLYN IRVINE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TRISH HOLLANDS ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL JOANNE MCCORMACK HEAD OF INCLUSION NICOLA SCHUMACHER BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER JANNETTE CASH ADMINISTRATION OFFICER CATHY WILSON ADMINISTRATION OFFICER SADET PLAKALO ADMINISTRATION OFFICER RACHEL GAMBARINI STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER DELL McKENZIE

VALUES AND BELIEFS

Our school is a community with shared beliefs and values.

We believe we are on the same journey.

We value individuals as part of the community, recognising our differences and everyone’s right to reach their full potential.

We celebrate and cater for difference.

As a community, we believe that we should take pride in being the best we can be, collectively and individually.

We value a supportive and innovative environment (for all) that empowers children to make positive choices.

We value our abilities to make the world a better place.

We acknowledge the efforts of others.

We are one but we are many.

We believe in being ‘the best we can be.

MANAGEMENT Springfield Lakes State School is managed by the Principal, and an administrative team, supported the Parents and Citizens Association. Our school operates with a collaborative approach and welcomes input and feedback from all members of the school community.

ROLE OF THE FAMILY Family members are the first and most important educators of their children. By the time a child comes to school, he/she has learned many things. At school the family still has a very important role to play. The attitude of the family to the school and to learning must be a positive one. Springfield Lakes State School is a school with a sense of community and pride in its children’s achievements.

PARTICIPATION The school values family participation in all school events. Please take the opportunity to become involved in classroom activities, sports days, tuckshop and P&C activities. When children see members of their family actively involved in the school, their progress is enhanced. If you would like to know how to become involved please contact your child’s teacher, Sharon or Cathy, or one of the admin team.


GENERAL ENQUIRIES Address: 63 Springfield Lakes Boulevard Springfield Lakes 4300 Telephone: (07) 3437 9888 Absence Line: (07) 3437 9860 Fax: (07) 3437 9800 Postal Address: P O Box 4106, Springfield 4300 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au

OFFICE HOURS Monday 8:00 - 4:00 Tuesday 8:00 - 4:00 Wednesday 8:00 - 4:00 Thursday 7:30 - 3:30 Friday 8:00 - 4:00

SCHOOL TIMES Monday to Friday

8:30am Classrooms Open 8:45am School commences – First session 11:00am First break, Big Lunch 11.45am Second session begins

1:15pm Afternoon Tea recess 1.45pm Third session begins 2:45pm Classes dismissed

2020 Term Dates

School Commences Tuesday 28 January

Term 1 Tuesday 28 January – Friday 3 April

Term 2 Tuesday 20 April – Friday 26 June

Term 3 Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September

Term 4 Tuesday 6 October – Friday 11 December

mailto:[email protected]


SCHOOL OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

ACCIDENTS & SICKNESS Whilst care and protection of children is a priority, accidents may still occur. In case of accidents the following process will occur:

Minor: First Aid is administered in the “Sick Room” in the Administration Block.

Serious: (1) Immediate First Aid is given (2) Parents are notified (3) Ambulance is called

ALLERGIES Anaphylaxis, or Anaphylactic shock, is the most serious allergic reaction and can cause death without prompt medical attention. An allergen is a substance which can cause an allergic reaction and the most common allergen or ‘trigger’ is food.

At Springfield Lakes State School, triggers for some of our students are ‘eggs, dairy and nuts.’ While most of our students are aware of their condition and are able to follow their management plans, some of our little one’s are still learning what the tingling lips and tongue or the swollen areas of their body and restricted breathing mean. Because of this, we ask the community to please teach your children about the importance of washing their hands before and after handling food. To not touch others while they are eating or while there still may be traces of allergens on their hands, face or body as well as not putting things in their mouths that may be shared among others in their classrooms. E.g, pens, pencils etc, as even very small traces of allergens can be enough to trigger an attack.

An attack usually happens within minutes. The average is between 5 - 20 minutes after being exposed

to an allergen. Symptoms may be mild at first, but tend to get worse rapidly. The most important

management strategy for our students is to keep away from all known triggers and this can only happen if we all work together to keep children safe in YOUR school.

ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL The most suitable time for children to arrive is between 8:15am and 8:30am. The school staff will not be held responsible for any children who arrive before the staff’s official commencement time of 8:30am. Limited supervision is provided in the main undercover area from 8:15am. Children arriving before 8:30am must sit quietly in the main undercover area.

ATTENDANCE Attendance at school is compulsory and necessary for satisfactory educational results. In the event of a child’s absence through illness or other circumstance, please telephone the school absence line (3437 9860), e-mail or send a note to the class teacher. Where unexplained absences occur, parents will be contacted by phone or letter, however this may not be on the day of the absence.

If a child is absent for 3 days or more without notification, the school will phone parents to enquire about the reason for the absence. You can notify the school of your child’s absence by phoning the school and leaving a message.

For security and safety reasons children must be signed out and collected at the office if they have to leave at any time during the school day. Please call at reception to arrange for this.

ASSEMBLY Assemblies will be held fortnightly in the school hall. Duties and times will be advised in the first newsletter each term for the coming term. Parents are welcome to attend assemblies. Assemblies are held for Prep and Years 1, Years 2 – 3 and Years 4 – 6.


BEHAVIOUR CODE Springfield Lakes State School is committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment for children and staff. Our aim is to create the conditions for each learner to progress towards responsible self-management, whilst learning about how and why people behave the way they do. Because we focus on catering for individual differences, we realise that all children will move towards this goal at their own pace and in individual ways. The use of a non-coercive approach that builds relationships, encourages self-evaluation and focuses on quality learning is the foundation of all that will happen in this school. At Springfield Lakes State School our practices are aligned to our chosen psychological base (Choice Theory), and our philosophy: “Children learn best in a supportive environment that caters for their individual needs”. Our school is in its 8th year of implementing the School Wide Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (SWPBL). By the time they leave us, we want our children to be:

Happy, confident, self-managed individuals; and Socially responsible citizens.

This Responsible Behaviour Plan for Children is designed to facilitate high standards of behaviour so that the learning and teaching in our school can be effective and children can participate positively within our school community.

Our Philosophy:

Staff and children at Springfield Lakes State School have the right to work to their potential, free from disruption, abuse or threat in a safe and supportive environment. To enable this productive learning to occur, we believe different learning styles and abilities must be catered for and appropriate behaviours need to be taught, modelled, encouraged and developed. To facilitate this, a set of expectations has been developed for children at our school. Ultimately, each individual must be responsible for his/her own actions. The behaviours we foster and promote include good citizenship, are fair and non-violent and encompass such qualities as respect, politeness, self-discipline and co-operation. We respect the importance of the individual’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth whilst maintaining that the exercise of individual rights and responsibilities must contribute to a positive community spirit. Parental consultation, support and involvement are essential to the Supportive School Environment at this school.

School Wide Positive Behaviour for Learning is a process for creating a safer and more effective school. It is a systems approach to enhance the capacity of our school to educate all children by developing research-based, school-wide and classroom behaviour support systems which allow all children to learn in a supportive and productive environment. The process focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behaviour for all students. Rather than a prescribed program, SWPBL provides systems for schools to design, implement and evaluate effective school-wide, classroom, non classroom and student specific plans. SWPBL includes school-wide procedures and processes intended for all students and staff in all settings. SWPBL is not a program or curriculum. It is a team-based process for systematic problem solving, planning and evaluation. It is an approach to creating a safe and productive learning environment where teachers can teach and all students can learn. At Springfield Lakes State School, we have adopted a unified set of school values which define our expectations for behaviour in our school. You will see these expectations posted throughout the school and in every classroom. Springfield Lakes State School expectations are CPR We are Cooperative We are Peaceful We are Respectful

SWPBL at Springfield Lakes State School


As part of our SWPBL process, we use evidence-based practices to increase student learning and decrease classroom disruptions. To maintain a focus on our expectations in a positive manner we teach and refer to our school-wide expectations regularly. Each week, teachers explicitly teach a focus lesson based on the needs of our students. The weekly focus is then rewarded and revisited throughout the week. It is integrated into homework processes with demonstrated expected behaviours rewarded. Each class rewards children to reinforce appropriate behaviour. Some examples of reward systems in classroom are: Dojo points, class cash, doves etc. Children are also rewarded at the end of each term and at the end of year for making cooperative, peaceful and respectful choices throughout the year. The following flowchart outlines how children can participate in these activities.

Minor Behaviours Minor problem behaviours are those that:

are minor breeches of the school expectations

do not seriously harm others or cause you to suspect that the student may be harmed

do not violate the rights of others in any other serious way

are not part of a pattern of inappropriate behaviours

do not require involvement of specialist support staff or Administration. Minor behaviours may result in the following consequences:

A minor consequence logically connected to the problem behaviour such as complete removal from an activity or event for a specified period of time, partial removal (time away), individual meeting with the student, apology, restitution or detention for work completion

Re-teaching of the expected behaviour. The staff member takes the student aside and; 1. Names the behaviour that student is displaying 2. Asks the student to name expected school behaviour 3. States and explains the expected school behaviour if necessary 4. Models and teaches the replacement behaviour 5. Gives positive verbal acknowledgement for expected school behaviour

Major behaviours Major behaviours are those that:

significantly violate the rights of others

put others/ self at risk of harm

require the involvement of School Administration Major behaviours result in an immediate referral to Administration because of their seriousness. When major problem behaviour occurs, staff members calmly state the behaviour and remind the student of expected school behaviour. The staff member then fills out the office referral form and sends the student to the office with the referral form or contacts Administration to escort the student. Major unacceptable behaviours may result in the following consequences:

Time in office, removal to withdrawal class, alternate lunchtime activities, loss of privilege, restitution, loss of break times, warning regarding future consequence for repeated or persistent inappropriate behaviour

AND/OR

Parent contact, referral to Guidance Officer, referral to Student Welfare Team, suspension from school, behaviour improvement conditions

Students who engage in very serious problem behaviours such as major violent physical assault or the use/supply or possession of weapons (including knifes) or drugs may receive a Behaviour Improvement Condition or a School Disciplinary Absence (suspension or proposal/recommendation for exclusion) as a consequence for unacceptable behaviour


Students with 0 Majors or no

more than 2 minors across the

whole year will be eligible for

‘Out of School Celebration’

and will receive a dove pin to

wear and collect.


Bullying Prevention Policy A whole school approach to bullying1 involves preventative, proactive and consistent strategies for responding to incidents of bullying. This is achieved by teaching social responsibility and embedding bullying-proof skills in daily learning opportunities. Children who display chronic bullying behaviour and those who have been bullied are supported using universal, secondary and, when needed, individual or tertiary strategies. Bullying intervention is aimed at restoring and re-building relationships. Language used and strategies are consistent across the whole school.

Aim: To create a learning environment where every child and school community member is safe, supported, respected, valued – and free from bullying, violence, harassment and discrimination.

Definition: Bullying is aggression, harassment, threats or intimidation when one person has greater status, control or power than the other. It occurs when people continually use and abuse power to trouble, annoy or oppress a person based on their perceptions about differences. Bullies are empowered by bystanders who either become involved in the incident or do nothing to stop the behaviour.2 Bullying may take the form of verbal, physical, psychological, social, sexual and cyber bullying.

Issues: Bullying deprives individuals and groups of their rights, jeopardises physical and emotional safety and undermines the wellbeing of our school community and society.

Universal strategies for all - “Bully Proofing” within the SWPBL approach promote the school’s expectations3 of respect, cooperation and peace through specific

instruction

consistent correction to prevent bullying behaviour from being rewarded by victims or bystanders

structured activities in the playground

encourage a range of positive social relationships promoting a culture of tolerance of difference eg Options Program

develop a shared understanding of what bullying is

articulate relationships, roles, responsibilities and expectations

consistently model, teach and reinforce use of Stop! Walk! Talk!4 (2 hands for stop)

monitor and acknowledge children for engaging in appropriate behaviour outside the classroom eg. High 55

specific instruction and pre-staff training in restorative justice6 & Stop! Walk! Talk!

regular communication with staff and community

Secondary (targeted) strategies for some children in class or small groups develop skills within classes using restorative practices by actively pursuing justice through

problem solving and helping children to own their own behaviour focusing on related outcomes rather than punishment

use evidence based practices to teach expected behaviour outside the classroom

1 SMS-PR-012: Child Protection at http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/children/smspr012/ ) 2 http://laurentian.swlauriersb.qc.ca/english/edservices/pedresources/bullying/bully.pdf 3 SLSS School wide Positive Behaviour Expectation Matrix at G:\Coredata\Teachers\SWPBS\Expectation Matrix.doc 4 Bully Prevention in Positive Behaviour Support at

http://www.pbis.org/common/pbisresources/publications/bullyprevention_ES.pdf 5 High Five at www.bullyingnoway.com.au 6 Restorative justice at www.restorativejustice.org

http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/students/smspr012/

http://laurentian.swlauriersb.qc.ca/english/edservices/pedresources/bullying/bully.pdf

http://www.pbis.org/common/pbisresources/publications/bullyprevention_ES.pdf

http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/

http://www.restorativejustice.org/


Tertiary (focused) strategies for a few functional behaviour assessment

Functional Behaviour Assessment is a systematic individualised process for developing statements about factors that:

contribute to the occurrence and maintenance of problem behaviour

more importantly, serve as basis for developing proactive & comprehensive behaviour support plans

What happens when bullying is reported at Springfield Lakes State School? Response to a minor Incident- (Individual teachers deal with and document using One School database) The school’s sequence for addressing minor incidents, using a consistent, common language, is important: 1. Listen carefully to the targeted child.

Be supportive, asking:

“What happened?”

“Did you say stop?”

“Did you walk away?” 2. Talking to the child who was reported to have bullied:

Be supportive and avoid taking sides, asking:

“What happened?”

“Did s/he say stop?”

“What did you do?”

“What do you need to do to make things right?” If it is established that bullying did occur the child may be supported by the teacher to reflect on the behaviour and/or asked to rebuild the relationship for example by making an apology. Parents should be involved if the behaviour recurs. A referral7 to the Administration team maybe made if the behaviour does not cease, the behaviour is severe or considered unsafe.

Response to a major Incident or repeated minor bullying- (The School Administration Team is

responsible for responding to children who exhibit persistent bullying behaviour.)

The Principal enacts steps in extended and intensive behaviour support for individual children in accordance with the Responsible Behaviour Plan8.

The team asks “Can the behaviour be addressed by Universal or Secondary strategies?”

If not ask “What is driving this behaviour?” Use a functional behaviour assessment to identify environmental influences. Refer to the Guidance Officer or Behaviour Management Team depending on circumstances.

Ask “Does the targeted child need support?” Refer to the Guidance Officer for counselling if appropriate.

An individual support plan is developed, informed by a risk assessment and functional behaviour assessment.

All interventions are documented on One School.

Parents are kept informed and encouraged to be actively involved.

Procedures to ensure staff consistency: A consistent approach to child behaviour should occur across the school. Consistent language and approach should be used considering the individual circumstances and actions of the child and the needs and rights of the school community members are considered at all times.

7 SLSS Behaviour referral form at G:\Coredata\Teachers\Behaviour 8 Springfield Lakes Responsible Behaviour Plan at G:\Coredata\Admin\CHILD

MANAGEMENT\Behaviour\SWPBS\Responsible Child Behaviour Management Plan Updated February 08.doc


BRAIN BREAK Rationale about learning… Springfield Lakes State School has a 2 ¼ hour block before recess, which is a long morning of learning before first break. This means that for children who eat breakfast early in the day, it may be as long as four hours before the opportunity to eat brain food arises again and for those who eat no breakfast at all, the time elapsed since the last meal could be as long as 18 hours.

Role of teachers… Staff at Springfield Lakes State School will: Provide a mid-morning brain break time for students. (The time needs to be flexible due to the variety of activities in which students participate over any given week). Brain break time is not a play break. It is a time when students are encouraged to eat small amounts of brain-healthy food that helps maintain the glucose supply to the brain. This break may occur whilst you are reading to children or eating whilst they are working.

Allow students access to water bottles to enable them to have regular sips of water throughout the day.

Ensure students are seated when they are eating food or drinking water.

SLSS encourage and promote healthy brain break food options, but we cannot deny the

child the right to eat if they do not have healthy food options in their lunchbox. Some

food in a child’s stomach is still better for their brain than no food at all.

A hungry child will have decreased motivation, brain function and engagement with learning.

Role of Parents/Caregivers … It is expected that students will arrive at school having eaten breakfast. Parents/Caregivers are also asked to ensure children have a water bottle filled with water only, for use in the classroom, each day. Appropriate Brain Break Foods are generally unprocessed and ensure a slow release of glucose rather than a quick fix provided by high sugar/fat filled foods, which do not sustain the consistent glucose input the brain requires. At SLSS we encourage and promote healthy eating but we also understand that some children have allergies and have sensory needs in relation to dietary requirements. Examples of preferred Brain Break Foods include:

Fresh fruit and vegetable

Dried fruit (eg apricots, prunes, raisins and sultanas)

Rice cakes

Plain unsalted popcorn

Seeds (eg sunflower, sesame, tahini, linseed and pepitas)

Chick peas and other legumes

Cheese sticks/cubes

Boiled eggs (already shelled)

Yoghurt

CAMPS & OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS Children in various year levels will participate in overnight camps. Camps assist individual children to further develop interpersonal and physical skills in a team situation in new environments. It is expected that years 4 & 5 and years 6 will undertake different camps on an annual basis. Year 4/5 camps will generally be of 2 nights / 3 days duration, while 6 camps will be for 5 days.


CANTEEN (TUCKSHOP) The school tuckshop operates 5 days per week, for both the first and second recess periods.

OPENING HOURS – Before school snacks and counter orders 8:15am to 9:00am daily.

BREAK TIMES – First break 11:00am and Second break 1:15pm. Wholesome food can be purchased at reasonable prices. Up-to-date menus can be accessed through the school website www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au in the “Facilities/Tuckshop” section. The Tuckshop preferred ordering is through our Online ordering system which is available on the front page of the website under Quick Links or www.flexischools.com.au. This is an easy to use online system and comes with a phone app to make ordering easier. Same day INTERNET orders must be completed by 8:00am or you can order lunches any day previous to the date you require. The online menu is much more informative and detailed and identifies out of stock products. Operation of the Canteen relies on voluntary parent helpers. If you are able to spare some time to assist in this way, please contact the school. You will be made very welcome. Not only will you be helping our school, but this is an excellent opportunity to meet other mums and dads. The school is implementing the Canteen menu in accordance with the ‘Smart Choices, Healthy food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools’. The emphasis is on nutritious foods.

Prep Year Levels – Prep students do not, at any time go to the tuckshop to make purchases.

Delivery of lunches to classrooms – the teacher will send two monitors to the tuckshop to collect the food baskets and the class teacher will distribute these orders to the students.

Money at school – It is preferred for Years 1, 2 and 3 not to bring more than $5.00 in spending money to school on any given day for purchases of snacks/cold drinks and ice blocks. Coins only are also

preferred. No sharing of money/asking other students for money or food and sharing of

Tuckshop food or buying for other students (except siblings) is accepted. For Years 4, 5 and 6 the preferred amount to bring to school is no more than $10.00 for lunch time snacks and the same rules apply as above. Larger amounts of money can attract unwanted attention and the change can easily be lost. The tuckshop staff will advise the school if a child brings an excessively large amount of money to school and parents will be advised.

IF YOUR CHILD IS SICK please ensure you phone the tuckshop directly on

3437 9836 before 8:00am to postpone your child’s order for another day. Please do not leave messages with the school office for the tuckshop.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES – when phoning to speak with tuckshop staff, please use the following times: 7:30am to 8:00am and 12 noon to 1:00pm as the phone is situated at the back of the building and cannot be heard from the front counter.

http://www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au/

http://www.flexischools.com.au/


CLASS ORGANISATION All classes will be organised around year levels where possible. Multi-age classes will exist in these year levels if enrolments or learning needs make this structural arrangement necessary.

Procedure

A placement committee is established for each year level.

The placement committees consider each child in respect to the placement criteria.

Each class group is reviewed as a whole to ensure a reasonable balance.

COMMUNICATION WITH ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHERS The more the better but........... like all professionals, we lead busy lives. Whenever possible, please write or telephone to ask for an appointment if you wish to discuss your child’s progress or other matters with the Principal or Deputy Principals. Appointments with teachers to discuss child progress should be made for out of school hours, and wherever possible in advance.

CHILD CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS Where children are subject to custody arrangements it is most important that the Principal be made aware at the time of enrolment or when changes in parental arrangements occur during the year. This is best done in writing so that the school is fully informed of custody and access arrangements. If court orders have been issued, the Principal will ask for a copy to be included in the child files. This helps to protect the child, parent rights and the school.

DRIVING INTO SCHOOL GROUNDS Parents are requested to take particular care when driving in the school driveway. The one way road brings together cars, buses and pedestrians. It has a speed limit of 10 km/hr. The drop and go zone is restricted to 4 vehicles and is not to be used for parking. Parents are asked to queue in the line to access the drop-off zone. Children should exit through left hand doors onto the footpath. Only the left-hand lane should be accessed by cars as the right-hand lane is for buses. The safety of your children is most important to us. Children use the driveway to enter the school from Springfield Lakes Boulevard.


CONTRIBUTIONS - SCHOOL RESOURCES You are invited to join the Voluntary Financial Contribution Scheme, which is managed by the school. From 1 January 2011, the Voluntary Financial Contribution Scheme is operated under the policy and guidelines of FNM-PR-023: Voluntary Financial Contributions.

Voluntary Financial Contributions The scheme is voluntary and will supplement school grants for the purchase of Ipads, laptops, desktop computers and projectors. The provision of this contribution ensures that our students have the most state of the art technology. Voluntary Financial Contributions are used by the school to provide an educational service and to enhance resources available for student learning. Voluntary contributions in previous years have funded new reading resources for our library. This year’s contributions will be allocated to technology resources for all year levels. Our contribution amount is $75.00 per child for the year. We have adjusted the contribution amount to make it more affordable for families with 2 or more children. Please see below: $75.00 for the first child $70.00 for the second child $65.00 for the third child $60.00 for the fourth child to a maximum of $270.00 per family.

Payment methods Cash and Eftpos payments can be made at the School Office between 8.30am and 10.30 am daily. Our preferred payment method is BPOINT, to pay by BPOINT click on this link www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete. The following screen will appear. Enter the Customer Reference Number and Invoice Number shown below, your Student’s Name and the payment amount.

Customer Reference Number: 5556000033379

Invoice Number: 109200

http://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete


Voluntary Financial Contribution Information Sheet

Each State school is resourced by the State Government through appropriation funding to

provide a core educational service to students. Voluntary financial contributions are used by

schools to provide an enhanced educational service and to enhance resources available for

student learning, recreation and comfort.

Operating Statement

1. The costs of providing instruction, administration and facilities for the education of

students at the school are met by the State Government for students enrolled at the

school who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, or the children of Australian

citizens or permanent residents.

2. The school is resourced by the State Government through school appropriation funding

to provide a core educational service.

3. Section 56 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 provides that the Principal

may ask the parents of a student of the school to make a voluntary financial contribution

to supplement government funding for instruction, administration and facilities for the

education of the student at the school. If the student is an adult, the principal may ask

the student to make a voluntary financial contribution.

4. Voluntary financial contributions are used by the school to provide an enhanced

educational service and to enhance resources available for student learning, recreation

and comfort.

5. A voluntary financial contribution is not a fee. Debt recovery action will not be

undertaken by the school for non-payment of all or part of a request for a voluntary

financial contribution.

6. A voluntary financial contribution is separate from a Student Resource Scheme that

might operate in the school.

7. While the request to parents may indicate a nominated amount, the financial contribution

to the school is voluntary, and there is no obligation on a parent to make all or part of the

contribution.

8. To enable an informed decision to be made by the parent, the request for a voluntary

contribution should indicate how the funds will be used by the school.

9. The school and the parents share decision-making and responsibility for the operation of

the voluntary financial contribution funds. The amount of the requested contribution and

the operation of the voluntary contributions are endorsed by the Parents and Citizens’

Association annually.

10. The voluntary financial contribution funds may be managed by the school or the Parents

and Citizens’ Association, but not by a third party.

11. The voluntary financial contribution is not to be a deterrent for a student enrolling at the

school, participating in extra-curricular activities or undertaking a particular subject.

12. Where a parent decides not to make a voluntary financial contribution, instruction,

administration and facilities for the education of the student at the school will continue to

be provided by the school, and the student will suffer no educational detriment by way of

school action as a result of the decision.

For any payment by cash, cheque or credit/debit card, a receipt will be issued.

Uncontrolled copy. Refer to the Department of Education and Training Policy and Procedure Register at

http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au to ensure you have the most current version of this document.

http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/


DISEASE EXCLUSION

DISEASE EXCLUSION (Recommended by Department of Health)

DISEASE CASE CONTACTS Chicken Pox Exclude for 5 days after eruption first

appears.

Not excluded, except children with

immune deficiencies should be

excluded for own protection.

Conjunctivitis Exclude until discharge from eye(s) has

ceased.

Not excluded.

Diarrhoea Exclude until diarrhoea has stopped. Not excluded.

Diphtheria Exclude until public health authorities allow

return.

Not excluded.

Glandular Fever Not excluded.

Hand Foot and

Mouth

Not excluded.

Head Lice Excluded until properly treated. Not excluded.

Hepatitis A Exclude for at least 7 days after jaundice

begins, and until a medical certificate of

recovery is produced.

Not excluded.

Hepatitis B &C Not excluded

HIB Exclude for 24 hours after starting

antibiotic.

Not excluded.

HIV AIDS Not excluded

Impetigo (school

sores)

Exclude until treatment has commenced

and exposed sores are covered with

dressing.

Not excluded.

Leprosy Exclude until public heath authorities allow

return.

Not excluded.

Measles Exclude for at least 4 days after the rash

comes out.

Immunised contacts not excluded.

Unimmunised contacts should be

immunised within 72 hours or

given gamma globulin within 6

days. If not, they should be

excluded until 14 days after the

rash appears in the last case in the

school.

Meningococcal Exclude until an antibiotic which will

eliminate the bacteria from the nose and

throat has been taken.

Very close contacts should be

given antibiotics. Seek advice from

Public Health Authorities.

Mumps Exclude for 9 days after symptoms start. Not excluded.

Polio Exclude for at least 14 days. Re-admit on

advice from public health authorities.

Not excluded.

Ringworm, Scabies,

Lice

Exclude until the day after treatment starts. Not excluded.

Rubella (German

Measles)

Exclude for 4 days after the onset of the

rash.

Not excluded.

Streptococcal

infection

Exclude until the person has had at least 24

hours of antibiotics and they feel well.

Not excluded.

Tuberculosis Exclude until public health authorities allow

return.

Not excluded.

Typhoid and

paratyphoid fever

Exclude until medical certificate of recovery

is produced.

Not excluded.

Whooping Cough Exclude for 14 days after the whoop begins,

or for 5 days after the start of a 14 day

course with an effective antibiotic.

Unimmunised contacts under 7

should be excluded for 5 days

after starting a 14 days course of

antibiotic.

Children who do not take 14-day

course


ELECTRONIC DEVICES MANAGEMENT

RATIONALE In a world that is increasingly connected, Springfield Lakes State School takes a pro-active approach to ensuring students are taught about the appropriate and safe use of personal technologies. This is done through curriculum programs, policies, and procedures. The focus on personal responsibility around appropriate and safe use of these technologies is considered central to embracing our sense of community while at school. These procedures have been established to maintain cooperative, peaceful and respectful learning environments for all reflective of our key values. Springfield Lakes State School has a policy of no mobile phones/electronic devices (including headphones) in classrooms, the playground as well as the transition to and from school . This does not include Laptops / Computers, as these come under the Springfield Lakes State School Acceptable Use Policy. If a parent needs to contact a student during the school day, they are able to contact the office and a message will be forwarded onto the student directly. It is understood that students may need a mobile phone before or after school for safety purposes and on these occasions; mobile phones should be left at the school office before class starts and then collected again at the end of the school day. This way the security of the device can be guaranteed.

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS: Upon arriving at school, students must sign in their devices at the office upon arrival at school where they will be safely secured. This will reduce the risk of theft, damage and /or loss. When students are walking around the school all communication and electronic devices (including earphones and communication watches) are required to be in school bags. Earphones are not part of the school uniform and are not to be visible. Earphones are not to be stored in pockets or under shirts. Students may use electronic devices under the strict supervision of a teacher in the classroom if they are used for educational purposes. Some students may be granted special consideration allowing them to use these devices in the classroom to support their education; however, they must respect the associated rules and conditions and will not take such devices into the playground.

PROCEDURES FOR MANAGING ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN SCHOOL

When mobile devices are out of bags prior to and after school and/or not signed into

administration daily:

FIRST OFFENCE: The item will be confiscated by the teacher and sent to administration for the remainder of the day. The device will be signed in and the student given an identification slip. The matching administration slip will be attached to the device. The student can collect the item at the end of the school day from Administration. An email is sent home to parent/s by Administration staff to advise. This contact recorded on One School. No behaviour infringement will be recorded as this will be seen as an opportunity for children who genuinely forget to check in their device.


SECOND OFFENCE: The electronic device will be confiscated by the teacher and sent to Administration for the rest of the day. The device will be signed in and the student given an identification slip. The matching administration slip will be attached to the device. The item can be collected from Administration by the end of the school day. An email is sent home by Administration Staff to inform parent/s of the second offence. This contact recorded on One School. A minor behavior will be recorded.

REPEATED OFFENCES: Repeated offences will be referred to the administration and will result in the recording of a major behavior and possible consequences as determined appropriate for failure to comply with school rules, failure to follow a reasonable instruction and for disturbing the learning of others. Parents will be contacted by Administration and recorded on OneSchool.

PROCEDURES – IN PLAYGROUND: Electronic devices must not be taken into the playground. If the student is found using an electronic device in the school grounds they will have the device confiscated by the teacher and the student will have to collect the item from Administration at the end of the school day. Refusal to comply will result in a direct major referral to the administration. An email is sent home by Administration to the parent/s to inform them of the incident and possible consequences. Contact and outcomes will be entered On One School

REPEATED OFFENCES – IN PLAYGROUND

Continued non- compliance will result in in the recording of a major behavior for refusal to

comply as indicated in the classroom procedures section of this document.


ENROLMENTS AND ADMISSIONS Eligibility for Prep: Children born between 1st July, 2014 and 30 June, 2015 are eligible for Prep in

2020.

Year 1: Children seeking enrolment into Year 1 must have turned 6 before 30 June in the year

before they wish to start school. Evidence of date of birth is required, as well as evidence of residence and immunisation against measles.

Year 2-6: Enrolments are taken in the school year during office hours. If children are transferring

from another state school in Queensland we will contact the previous school to request a transfer form.

Enrolments for future years are taken from Term 2.

Special Needs Children: Parents of children with physical, low incident, social/emotional or

intellectual impairments are advised to discuss the special needs of their child at the time of enrolment interview.

ENROLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The school has an enrolment management plan in place. Children from Springfield Lakes area are eligible to attend the school. The plan is available upon request and is also available on the school’s website. Families outside of the Enrolment Management Area need to request placement in writing where each application will be reviewed by an Enrolment Management Panel.

EXCURSIONS AND PERFORMANCES Excursions and camps are important educational activities that reinforce learning from the classroom. Prior to excursions parents will receive a letter explaining the program with required permission notes and costs.

FAMILY DETAILS The following information is kept on computerised records of each family:

Names of children, ages, classes, home address

Names of parents, home circumstances (where applicable), place/s of work, home and work telephone numbers

Names and telephone numbers of doctor and emergency contacts. Medicare No.

IT IS VITAL THAT THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE, particularly when a child is sick or has had an accident. If circumstances change, please notify the school immediately. Information of this type is highly confidential.

DENTAL SERVICES Dental Services are available to children enrolled at this school with written consent from parents. When a dental clinic (mobile van) operates at the school consent forms are sent home and treatment is carried out by trained therapists under the supervision of a dentist. During times when the dental clinic is not at the school, please contact the clinic on 1300 763 246.

LOCKDOWN AND EVACUATION During these procedures, including drills, parents will not be able to collect children, due to health and safety concerns. Your assistance is appreciated.


LOST PROPERTY All belongings should be clearly marked. Un-marked lost property is stored in containers on a trolley near the library. Parents and children are encouraged to check the containers for lost items. Lost property is put out on display during the last week of each term. Unclaimed property will be donated to charity at the end of each term after each class has had ample opportunity to retrieve belongings.

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL Education Queensland Regulations require that before medication is administered at school: 1) A parent has completed an authority form 2) The label on the medication clearly states: (a) the name of the child, and (b) the exact dosage and times for administration (c) the medication is prescribed for the child by a doctor Please ask the pharmacist to include that information when medication is prescribed. Under the same regulations, analgesics, cough mixtures and the like are not to be administered by staff at school. In special circumstances and with a letter from the doctor, a teacher can administer non-prescribed

medication. Medication, authority forms and a register of dosage given, are kept in the

administration area. Children requiring medication are to report to the administration area at the

appropriate time. Asthmatics may keep puffers on their person or in school bags and are exempt from the above regulations, in that they may self-administer puffer medication as they feel the need. Please ensure that your child is familiar with the procedures for puffer use.

MOBILE PHONES Children who bring mobile phones to school.are to hand them into the office on arrival. Mobile phones will be signed in and a slip will be issued to the child for collection at the end of the school day. The use of mobile phones by primary aged children is unnecessary, has potential to be harmful to the child and others, and can be disruptive to the smooth running of the school. No liability will be accepted for the loss, theft or damage of any devise brought to school unless it is handed into the office. Parents will always have phone contact with their children through the school office via messages and children may always contact their parents through the school office in the event of an emergency. Any phone or device brought to school will be kept safely secured.

NEWSLETTER The school newsletter is published online, each Thursday fortnight. Items of general interest, reports of recent activities, educational news, dates of forthcoming events and much more are published. The newsletter will also be available from the school’s website and may be accessed there if preferred.

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) for Springfield Lakes State School children is provided at school by the local YMCA. The program provides for children both before and after school care and also vacation care. Enrolment for the program is made with YMCA. Private childcare providers also offer OSHC and should be contacted directly. YMCA Springfield Lakes OSHC Phone: 07 3818 3741 Fax: 07 3288 3162 Mobile: 0437 823 073 Email: [email protected]

PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION The P&C meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm. Meetings are held in the Staff Room. As this is a very positive way for parents to be involved in their children’s education, all parents are encouraged to attend.

LiveCall:0738183741

LiveCall:0732883162

mailto:[email protected]


PAYMENT METHODS Springfield Lakes State School offers a number of payment options for parents when paying their accounts. The schools preferred method of payment in 2020 will be by BPOINT. However, all other methods of payment will still be available. All due dates will be strictly adhered to. Any monies received after the due date will not be processed.

BPOINT: Details can be obtained from invoice

The internet web link will provide you with a method of paying school invoices from your own computer.

You will need the Customer

Reference Number (CRN) printed at

the bottom of your invoice/statement.

Payment is applied to the Invoice you

wish to pay.

Web Link for payments is


PAYING BY INTERNET BANKING:

Direct Payment into School Bank Account

School’s Bank Account Name: Springfield Lakes State School General A/C

BSB Number: 064 165 (CBA Branch Goodna)

Account Number: 10364225

PAYING IN PERSON: Payment by Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card

Payment can be made at the school office Monday to Friday between 8am and 10.30am

Credit Card and Debit Cards (EFTPOS), Cash

Please ensure your child’s name, roll class, amount, correct money and reason for payment are indicated if you do not wish to wait for your receipt. Your payment will be processed on the same day and the receipt passed on to your child’s teacher.

If paying by cash, correct amount needs to be enclosed as money is not held on the school premises overnight.

Receipts will be issued directly to parents if required between the hours of 8am and 10.30am Monday to Friday



STUDENT COUNCIL Children from years 4 - 6 are elected (by classmates) to represent the school at official functions and bring their concerns and suggestions to school staff. Leadership, self-esteem, responsibility, tolerance and the importance of setting a good example are fostered through the Student Council.

VISITOR’S REGISTER Any persons entering the school grounds between school hours must sign in at the office. The school then has a full record of all people present on the premises in case of an emergency. Only people who have signed in are permitted to be on school premises. These visitors will be issued with a visitor’s lanyard and pass which must be worn and returned to the office at the end of their visit.

VOLUNTEERS – ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST REPORT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

UPON ARRIVAL. Family and community members are encouraged to become part of the educational program of our children. People interested in being part of the program offered by individual teachers are asked to contact the teacher concerned. Adults other than parents of children at school will require a “Blue Card” before being permitted to assist with class programs or other activities such as sport coaching. The school office can provide advice and appropriate application forms for Blue Cards. We do appreciate the help given by volunteers and encourage you to assist wherever possible.

CURRICULUM, CLASSROOMS & TEACHERS Springfield Lakes State School has a distinctive curriculum based on differentiation, in that child needs will dictate their program. Children will learn through a highly integrated approach that links literacy, numeracy and technology to real-life and problem solving activities.

Education Queensland provides a syllabus for each of the 8 key learning areas:

English Mathematics Science History Technology The Arts (art, music, drama, dance) Health and Physical Education Geography LOTE (Languages Other Than English) - Japanese for Year 5 and 6.

LOTE (Languages Other than English) is offered to Years 5 and 6 children as part of their program of

instruction.

School programs are generated from syllabus documents and meet the scope and sequence requirements of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Framework, ensuring continuity across the school. The school offers a range of extension and special programs to meet child needs. Special Education and learning support assistance is available to identified children.


CLASSROOM MUSIC Every student at our school is taught Music through the classroom Music program. The program is

sequentially based and includes a wide repertoire of musical activities through which core musical

components are learned. As part of the program, all students are given the opportunity to develop their

musical skills and knowledge through the learning and playing of different instruments.

Prep to Year 2 students - untuned percussion; boomwhackers

Year 3 – Year 5 students – tuned and untuned percussion instruments (incl. boomwhackers);

recorders

Year 6 students – tuned and untuned percussion; ukuleles.

CHORAL MUSIC

Our school has a well-developed Choral Music program which complements the Classroom Music

program above. There are currently three choirs operating in our school. Our Senior Choir (Years 4 -6);

Junior Choir (Years 2 and 3) and Year 1 Choir all rehearse once a week and perform at various school

and community events throughout the year. Student’s music audition to gain a place in both the Senior

and Junior Choirs, and the Year 1 Choir is open for all interested students. Rehearsals usually happen

before school or at lunch time (Yr 1 Choir).

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC The Instrumental Music program at our school has two strands – Strings and Band. Students may take

part in the Strings program from Year 3 onwards, and may join the Band Program from Year 4. All

students are selected to take part in the program following a thorough selection process. Often at the

beginning of a new school year, places are available for new students to the school.

As with many programs, there are costs involved in being a member of the Instrumental Music Program,

and details regarding these are sent home at the beginning of the school year. Students who are

learning an instrument for the first time are loaned an instrument for one year. Students who continue

learning in their second year are (in the case of smaller, less expensive instruments) expected to have

their own instrument. Those learning larger instruments have a loan of the instrument for their entire

time at primary school.

Our school has a Junior and Senior String Ensemble and a Concert Band, with rehearsals for most of

these groups happening before school.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION Half-hourly Religious Instruction classes may be provided each week to students (except Prep students), volunteers permitting. The curriculum is Christian based non-denominational and approved by the Department of Education and Training. In accordance with s.27EGPR, religious leaders approve the program of religious instruction to be used by their accredited representatives as religious instructors. Children are taught in their class groups. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from this program. Permission to participate in RI will be requested on enrolment. If you wish to withdraw your child from the program, please advise the principal in writing. Other instruction provided to children withdrawn from Religious Instruction relates to work that has already been covered in class and may include but is not limited to, wider reading, personal research or revision of work.


SWIMMING LESSONS Learn to Swim lessons are provided during Term 4 for Year 1 children. Instructors, out-sourced for the purpose, conduct these lessons. Please note the following important regulations:

No jewellery is to be worn (except sleepers in pierced ears)

Proper swimming togs must be worn. One piece for girls.

The use of sun-safe suits is a requirement if children are swimming outdoors. As part of our Sun Safe Policy, the school provides sun- screen lotion. All children in Year 1 are required to attend swimming lessons. Requests for exemptions because of medical disability must be accompanied by a medical certificate.

HOMEWORK Weekly homework may be provided as per the table below.

Prescribed levels of homework for different age groups

Prep Year Generally children will not be set homework but will be given take home readers regularly.

Years 1, 2, 3 Could be up to — but generally not more than — an hour each week

Years 4 and 5 Could be up to — but generally not more than — 2 —3 hours each week

Years 6 Could be up to — but generally not more than — 3 —4 hours each week

LIBRARY The resources in the library (Resource Centre) have been carefully selected to support the educational programs of the school. We have a variety of junior fiction, fiction and non- fictional works and reference. Our library has Internet access and a computer lab which is available for children during class-time and lunch breaks. Borrowing may take place in class sessions or before school from 8.30am and at lunch time from Monday to Friday during first and second breaks.

LIBRARY BAG To keep the school’s library books in good order, it is desirable for the younger children to carry their books in a library bag. It would be greatly appreciated if parents could provide their child with the Springfield Lakes Library Bag.

PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS At the beginning of the year the whole year level will offer a parent forum which outlines the year level expectations. A formal one- on- one interview will be offered early in term 3 following mid- year report cards and at the end of term 4.

REPORTING TO PARENTS At the end of Terms 2 and 4, the school report card is distributed to all parents of children in Years 1 - 6. Parents are encouraged to discuss their child’s progress with his/her teacher at other times. The most suitable time for doing this would be before or after school by appointment.


SPORT Major aims of sport are maximum participation and skill development. A wide variety of sports are taught and children in years 4 - 6 participate in the following Interschool games: Winter: Netball, Rugby League, Soccer Summer: Basketball, Tee Ball, Cricket, Touch Football, Rugby Union

Team Softball, although not an interschool sport, will be played at the school on Friday afternoons.

Inter-house swimming and athletics carnivals are conducted annually.

THE DISCOVERY CENTRE / SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Our school’s special education program is known as The Discovery Centre. The building is located in front of the tuckshop. It became known as ‘The Discovery Centre’ in 2010 after the staff and a group of parents voted it as the preferred name.

Education Queensland recognises six categories in which children are eligible to receive support within a school’s special education program. The categories are as follows:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Hearing Impairment (HI)

Physical impairment (PI)

Speech Language Impairment (SLI)

Intellectual Disability (ID)

Vision Impairment (VI)

Education Queensland has specific criteria which must be met in order for a child to have the above

disabilities. This criterion will be determined by medical specialists and/or expert staff working within

Education Queensland such as a guidance officer, speech language pathologist or an advisory visiting

teacher.

Once a child meets criteria, a child can be ‘verified’. This means the criteria is submitted with

information on the educational adjustments that are made within the classroom and school environment

to Education Queensland verifiers.

What happens once my child is verified?

Your child will be assigned a special education teacher who will be your child’s case manager. This

person will support your child with the classroom teacher to ensure the best possible education for your

child. This plan will be formulated together with you as parents/caregivers in an individual education

plan (IEP).

Our Philosophy At Springfield Lakes State School all our children with disabilities are placed within a mainstream classroom as we believe in inclusive education for all children.

“To know one child with a disability is not to know them all”. Our special education staff prides ourselves on getting to know each child individually, to learn about their interests and strengths so we can use them to engage and motivate them throughout their schooling.

Throughout the week, your child will see their SEP case manager who will teach within their classroom and/or take them within a small group in the special education building. This depends on what works best to suit their individual education goals and curriculum needs. Teacher aides will also go into the classroom throughout the week to support your child with their work.

We like to celebrate successes and throughout a term you will receive a photo of your child working towards their goals and making progress in their learning.

We are happy to work in with external agencies to support any programs or interventions that you may be working on outside of school.


CHILD DRESS CODE Springfield Lakes State School Child Dress Code complies with Department of Education Manual, SC-09

UNIFORM It is an expectation of the school community that Springfield Lakes State School children wear the school uniform chosen in 2006. Child dress should promote the good image of the school within the community, and therefore children should be encouraged to wear the uniform and uphold the image.

The uniform consists of the unisex school shirt and navy shorts, skorts and skirts and long pants. Wearing of Jeans or Jean shorts is unacceptable.

We are a Sunsafe school and all children should wear a hat. (No Hat – No Play). There are two school hats, bucket or surf that complements the school uniform.

Children should wear school uniform on all excursions, unless otherwise specifically approved by the principal.

The school’s dress code refers to clothing or apparel that would be socially acceptable.

The school does not accept inappropriate dress standards. This includes clothing or apparel that could be deemed to be:

a) Offensive; b) Likely to disrupt, or negatively influence, the normal operation of the school; c) Unsafe for the child or others; or d) Likely to result in a risk to the health of the children or others.

HAIR All long hair is required to be tied back with hair ties. Radical hairstyles are discouraged and parents are requested to consider whether a particular hairstyle is appropriate for school before the child has it done. Hairstyle, as does certain inappropriate dress, can negatively influence child attitudes and behaviour. Respect for the school code of dress and behaviour should reflect the good image of the school.

JEWELLERY The wearing of jewellery is not permitted at Springfield Lakes State School as it can cause injury to the child and others. The exceptions to this are: A wrist watch; earrings – only Sleepers and Studs are permitted; 1 signet ring; permanent bangles; religious artefacts.

SHOES AND SOCKS Children are expected to wear safe, comfortable footwear. Black shoes or black joggers with black shoe laces and white socks are part of the school uniform. Other coloured shoes, thongs or sandals are not acceptable footwear. Parents are requested to support the school in ensuring all children wear black shoes.