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Newsletter No: 8
Dates to Remember 12th June 2013 Early Close 2.30pm Faction Cross Country

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11th June 2013

Attendance: Weeks 3 & 4 - Term 2

P 93%

1 91%

2 91%

3 91%

4 91%

5 93%

6 89%

7 90%

Hello everyone This is indeed a very busy time in the year as we begin semester 1 reports. Students Year 1 to 7 will have academic achievement assessed against a grade. These grades range from A to E the following is a brief description of what each grade represents: A Achieving well above expected year level standard; B Achieving above expected year level standard; C Achieving at expected year level standard; D Achieving below expected year level standard; and E Achieving well below expected year level standard. Student personal qualities such as behaviour, attitude and effort will also be reported on. These will be ranked as: Consistently; Often; Sometimes; Seldom; or Not Assessed. There is also the capacity on the report for the teacher to indicate that an interview is required. On Thursday of week 9 from 2.30 4.30 you are invited to the school to collect your childs report and have a look at the work your child has been doing over the semester. This is a fantastic opportunity for your children to showcase all the wonderful things they have been learning about. This is also an ideal time to make an appointment to meet at a later date should you wish to discuss any aspect of your childs educational program with their teacher. Reports that are not collected will be posted home. NAIDOC Week: Over the duration of week 9 we will be celebrating NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC stands for the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians. NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields. This years theme proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions to the Federal Parliament. In August 1963, the Yolngu people of Yirrkala in northeast Arnhem Land sent two bark petitions framed by traditional ochre painting of clan designs to the Australian House of Representative. The petitions protested the Commonwealths granting of mining rights on Arnhem Land reserve and sought to recognise the traditional rights and ownership of the Yolngu people to their land. This petition was instrumental in changes to legislation in regard to Aboriginal land rights. Many activities have been organised to recognise NAIDOC week thanks to the very hard working Parent and Community Committee. We will keep you posted with a timetable of events closer to the date. School Board: In the last newsletter I spoke about what being an Independent Public School was and the importance of the School Board in respect to the role they play. One of the most crucial members of the School Board is the School Board Chair. Our Independent Public School Board Chair is Lisa Hindle. Lisa does an amazing job in what is a very significant, demanding and important role on the School Board, thank you so much Lisa. This is a list of her main responsibilities, and I might add this is by no means complete: Running the meetings, Setting the dates for the meetings; Sending out the agenda to all board members before meeting; Assisting with the School Review which will be happening Week 9 Wednesday 3 June and Week 2 Term 3 30 and 31 July. As mentioned in the last newsletter one of the roles of the School Board is to monitor levels of parent/carer satisfaction. Yesterday a Survey was distributed, please take the time to fill this in, we very much value your opinions, suggestions and advice because we want to make Mount Lockyer the best it can be. WAMSE: This is the West Australian Monitoring Standards in Education for Science and Society and Environment for Years 5, 7 and 9. Term 3 Week 3 the tests will administered to measure and monitor student achievement in these two areas. On Monday pamphlets explaining the tests were sent home, if you have any questions or would like to have your child withdrawn from the test please contact me on 98411166. Attendance: Congratulations to Pre Primary and Year 5 students and families you are the super attendees for weeks 3 and 4. Well done, 93% keep this up. On Thursday there will be an assembly, entertainment will be provided by the students of Room 5. Maxine Augustson, Principal

13th June 2013 Room 5 Assembly

Value:- Patience Commenced on 4th June for weeks 5 and 6. Rewards will be presented at this weeks Assembly. Patience - is waiting calmly and trusting that all will turn out well. 17th June 2013 Mini Assembly: Value: Kindness

Value: Kindness - is showing you care. Term 2 Dates 2013 Tuesday 7th May Friday 5th July P&C Uniform Shop Open Days: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am 9:30am Mount Lockyer Community Playgroup Every Wednesday 1st session: 9.00am to 11.00am 2nd session: 1.00pm to 3.00pm at Our Place ALL WELCOME!!

Merit Certificates Congratulations to the following students who received honour certificates at last weeks assembly: Aden Castlehow, Shekira Gurney, Lily Alexander, Shianne Knapp, Lawson Michael, Kaia Gibsone-Mann, Chelsea McSweeney, Ben Larkins, Maggie Petterson, Candace Laurent, Oakley Boyd, Jaxon McLean, Charlotte Boreham, Mallory Whitton, Malik Krakouer, Callan Mortimer, Meagan Boreham, Tamuka Bangi, Rebecca Waltho, Matthew McNamara, Erin Lambert, Connor Shirley, Zoe Whinnen, OShaie McGlade, Nyiah Attwell, Zavier Swainston, Ella Dalliston, Josh Maratas, Telikah Collins, Shinivah Philips, Cheyanne Ashton, Mason McCandless, Prahnee McNamara, Stella Westcott and Glenn Tupluk. WEEK 6 WINNERS Most Locky Legends Cinema Tickets Hope Dau Newsletter Quiz Mallory Whitton Most Locky Legends in the Class/Parent Values NominationPP1 - Darren Brown PP2 - Ethan Roach Room 3 Sharmaine Boyd Room 4 Beth Stirling Room 5 Hayley Petter Room 6 Jaxon McLean Room 7 Joe Mourish Room 8 Ebony Ristich Room 9 Jessie McCandless Room 12 Piercen Cottrill Room 13 Hope Dau, Vanessa Oates Room 14 Dylan Phillips Room 15 Jay Napier Room 21 Rhys Grixti Room 22 Kasey Harrington

School Fees A reminder to all parents that the Voluntary Contributions for 2013 are due. They are $40.00 per child attending Mount Lockyer Primary School. The school uses this money to purchase art and craft material, science equipment and to support various programs run through out the school. Payment would be appreciated. If you are having difficulty making this payment please contact the RegistrarChristine Davidson to make suitable arrangements. Money can be direct deposited into the school account. BSB: 306 001 BankWest Acc No: 515 4800 Cheque Account Mt Lockyer School Fund Please make sure you put a description in the payment section. As a thank you for paying school fees, the school will hold a raffle draw for all families who have paid before the end of term two. This will be a dinner voucher at The Venice restaurant to the value of $50.

KUTO SA ULO ANO ANG MGA ITO? Information about Head Lice Ang mga kuto ay maliliit na parasitikong insekto na naninirahan sa buhok ng tao malapit sa anit. Kahit sino ay maaaring makakuha nito. Ang mga kuto ay maaaring kumalat sa pamamagitan ng direktong pagdidikit ng mga buhok ng mga tao lalung-lalo na kung sila ay magkakasambahay, magkakatrabaho, magkakalaro at magkakamag-aral. Ang pagkakaroon ng kuto ay HINDi larawan ng pagiging madumi sa katawan, buhok at ulo. Ang mga bata ay magkakaroon ng kuto sa panahon na sila ay nasa paaralan. PAANO MAIIWASAN ANG PAGDAMI NG KUTO? Dahil ang mga kuto ay maliliit at mabilis gumapang mahirap itong makita at makuha. Maiiwasan ang pagdami ng kuto sa pamamagitan ng mga sumusunod: Suklayin ang tuyong buhok gamit ang pinaghalong hair conditioner at eucalyptus oil. Gumamit ng suklay na may maliliit na ngipin. Linisin at punasan ang suklay gamit ang paper towel at tingnan kung may kuto at lisa na nasama sa pagsuklay ng buhok. Suklayin ang buhok 4-5 beses. Gawin ito sa loob ng 10 araw. Dalawang beses sa isang araw, suklayin ang buhok ng paharap, palikod, pakanan at pakaliwa. Sa paggawa nito, matatanggal ang mga paa ng kuto at mahihinto ang pagdami ng lisa. Maaari ding bumili ng gamut pantanggal ng kuto at gumamit ng suklay na Robicomb na mabibili sa mga botika. KAILAN HINDI PAPAPASUKIN ANG MGA MAG-AARAL SA PAARALAN? Ang mga mag-aaral na me kuto at lisa ay hindi papapasukin sa paaralan(ang patay ng itlog ay puti, ang buhay ay medyo kayumanggi at malapit sa anit). Ang mga mag-aaral ay kelangang suriin bago makapasok muli. KAILANGAN NAMIN KAYO! Maari po ba kayong maglaan ng dalawang oras para makatulong sa ating Nitbuster? Walang espesyal na kasanayan na kinakailangan, ang inyong oras lang at mga mata! Makipag-ugnayan sa opisina ng paaralan sa 98411166.

School Photo Day - Thursday 20th and Friday 21st June Every student will receive an envelope for his or her photo order and payment. Parents are asked to select the photographs they require and return the envelope to the school on the photography day with payment included. Every student must return their own envelope with their order clearly marked, even where payment is made in one envelope for multiple siblings. See your envelope for more information. Any child who forgets or is unable to bring their envelope on the photo day will have a second chance to order school photos from a proof sheet which will be delivered with the school photo orders, however additional charges will apply. If the school chooses to offer a sibling photo service during the photo day, you will need to collect a specific sibling envelope from your school office and return to the school office by 9am on the morning of photo day. All students will be photographed individually on photo day for school administration records AS WELL as included in their class group photo available for purchase to all families. Should there be any reason why your child should NOT be included in the photo shoot, please contact the school office. Information packs will be going home on Thursday 13th June. REMINDER: Children are to wear uniform and no jumpers are to be worn in any of the photos.

PLAYGROUP Now has two sessions from WEDNESDAY 29th May 2013

Room 6 Fundraisers Living Fundraiser for plants, herbs and flowers: Each growing kit costs $6. Orders are due in by 14th June. Soup: The soup on Thursday 13th June will be Chicken and Sweetcorn. $4 for soup and a roll. Movie: Thursday 27th June - Man of Steel. Entry from 5.15pm, movie starts 6pm. Orana Cinemas Tickets: Standard seating $20, VIP seating $25. Pre-movie nibbles and a drink, ticket prizes and raffles. For ticket purchases, contact: Lisa 0427 425 651 Mel: 0411 875 337 [email protected] School Banking Want to come and join the fun??? All a student needs is a Commonwealth Dollarmites account. Accounts can be opened by PHONE call 13 221 (24 hour) and you receive your account number straight away. On the next banking Wednesday put the students name, account number and deposit into a regular envelope, then into the class banking bag. We will process the deposit and provide the student with a Dollarmites wallet and deposit book (the account can be deposited into but no withdrawals until identification is shown in branch). Alternatively open an account in branch or online for existing bank customers. Existing bankers WELL DONE. Some of our great regular savers will have the opportunity to order their 1st prize on the last banking day of term (3rd July).

1st session: 9.00am to 11.00am 2nd session: 1.00pm to 3.00pm Wednesday 12th June 2013: 9am as per previous email re: Mealtime Matters. EVERYBODY IS WELCOME PLEASE BRING A PIECE OF FRUIT FOR YOUR CHILD. ENQUIRIES TO Mrs Tozer 98411166 Your attendance will earn MOUNT LOCKYER PRIMARY SCHOOL Passport Points This activity is funded by Communities for Children which is supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

Applications for Enrolment of Students for 2014 Applications for enrolment of children entering Kindergarten, Pre-Primary or Year 8 and for children changing schools for the 2014 school year should be made by Friday 26th July 2013.
Lockyer Community Kindergarten Enrolments for 2014 Any parents who will have Kindy age children (born between 1st July 2009 to 30th June 2010) to contact the Kindy on 9841 3144 as soon as possible as enrolments will be closing on Friday 26th July 2013.

Happy Banking!

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART 13 30 years of skipping in schools With Term 2 well under way, preparations will soon be taking place for the Jump Rope For Heart, Jump Off Day, which is held on the last day of this term Friday 5th July (4 weeks away). The Jump Off Day is a way of helping raise funds for The Heart Foundation, the sponsors of the Lockyer Leapers. This year is the 30th Year Jump Rope For Heart has been active in schools. The afternoon involves a Demonstration by the Lockyer Leapers followed by an hour of all students skipping to raise money by being sponsored. Obtaining sponsorship is voluntary, however we encourage as many students as possible to get sponsorship. Last year we raised in excess of $3 000. Sponsorship forms will only be distributed to children whose parents have signed the permission slip attached to this newsletter. Over the next few weeks please discuss with your child/children as to whether you will be supporting them to obtain sponsors and return the note. As a part of the program children will participate in a skipping program during Phys. Ed. classes during the last few weeks of the term. We look forward to your continued support. If you have any queries please contact Mr Beatty. Jump Rope For Heart. Permission to be given a Sponsorship Form

Permission is given for the children listed below to be given a sponsorship form for Jump Rope For Heart. It is understood that as a condition of them receiving a sponsorship form, whether sponsors are obtained or not, the form will be returned by Week 1 of Term 3. NAME: ____________________________________ ROOM ______________

_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Parent Name: ____________________________ Signature: ______________________ Date: ____________________

School Photo Day Proposed Schedule

Time Allocated
1. 8.15 8.30 2. 9.00 9.20 3. 9.20 9.40 4. 9.40 10.00 5. 10.00 10.15 6. 10.15 10.30 7. 10.30 10.45 8. 10.45 11.00 9. 11.00 11.25 10. 11.30 11.45 11. 11.45 12.00 12. 12.00 12.15 13. 12.15 12.30 14. 12.30 12.45 15. 12.45 1.00 16. 1.00 1.30 17. 1.35 1.50 18. 1.50 2.05

Class / Group Name

STAFF PHOTO ROOM 17 YR 1 ROOM 16 YR 1 ROOM 11 YR 1 ROOM 15 YR 1 & 2 ROOM 21 YR 2 ROOM 22 YR 2 ROOM 8 YR 2 & 3 RECESS SIBLING PHOTOS ROOM 7 YR 3 ROOM 9 YR 3 & 4 ROOM 5 YR 4 ROOM 3 YR 4 & 5 ROOM 4 YR 5 ROOM 6 YR 5 & 6 LUNCH - SIBLING PHOTOS ROOM 14 YR 6 & 7 ROOM 12 YR 6 & 7

No. of STUDENTS

No. of TEACHERS
65

24 24 23 24 24 24 24

2 1 2 1 2 1 1

25 26 29 27 26 29

2 1 1 1 1 1

29 28

1 1

19. 2.05 2.20 20. 2.20 2.45

ROOM 13 YR 6 & 7 YR 7 GRADUATION PHOTO FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

29 43

1 3

21. 9.05 9.20 22. 9.20 9.35

STUDENT COUNCILLORS LOCKYER LEAPERS MOVE TO PRE PRIMARY

6 12

1 1

23. 9.50 10.10 24. 10.10 10.30 25. 10.30 10.50

PP1 PP2 PP3 RECESS - SIBLING PHOTOS (if needed)

27 27 27

3 2 4

Faction Cross Country 2013 The Faction Cross Country will be held this Wednesday 12th June. The events will be spread out over the day with the year 4 event for boys and girls commencing 11.30am. Event Times 11.30 Year 4 12.00 Year 5 1.30 Year 6 2.00 Year 7 Please note that times may have to change on the day due to weather conditions and time taken for each event. Children will only be exempted if they have a note from their parents. WA Education Awards 2013 The applications for the 2013 WA Education Awards are now open. The Awards are a wonderful way to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of your school and staff. Parents and students are invited to complete the merit certificates, included with this newsletter. Once completed, they can be returned to the school office and presented to staff at the school assembly. For more information, go to: det.wa.edu.au/ educationawards. TransAlbany implementation of SmartRider 22nd July 2013 Shortly parents will receive initial information regarding the implementation of the SmartRider smartcard ticketing system on the Albany fare paying town and school based bus services. The Public Transport Authority is pleased to advise that SmartRider will be introduced on the 22nd July 2013. a slight delay on the original implementation date is to ensure the orange school buses will be equipped with the relevant Smartrider hardware. This will mean smooth transfers for students needing to catch more than one bus to and from school. It must be noted that Students can only obtain the Student 50 cent fare by using their Student SmartRider. Student SmartRiders must also be presented as proof of concession entitlement on all TransPerth and Regional Town Bus Services. If you have any queries regarding SmartRider please visit our website: www.transperth.wa.gov.au If you still have questions please call Renee Gold on 9326 2542 [email protected] she will endeavour to answer all of your questions or direct you to someone who can.

Mills Park Update The partnership between The Mills Park Community Group and The City of Albany to develop a Nature Play Park has developed over the past three years into a strong success story. Both parties are extremely pleased with the way the park is progressing since refurbishment initially started. Over the past year additions have included: Placement of the wood sculpture by James McLean Picnic Table Addition of two aprons to the skate area BMX Track Adding granite boulders up on the hill amongst the peppermint trees Planting of native plants around the skate area Building of the retaining wall off Bundara Close Introduction of additional pathways Irrigation to the planting areas Small log trail toward the Bundara Close end of the park A few native plants were lost before we got the reticulation in. The City have offered us about 50 small natives to replace them and we will be planting in the next month or so. Funding from Lottery West has recently been approved primarily for the log climbing frame & birds nest swing. Due to some changes to the grant, we hope to have enough money to cover the costs of some sitting platforms, limestone wall/seating, and maybe a BBQ. We may need to fundraise or search for another grant to cover some of these costs.

July School Holiday Program: Lets Go Freo Tuesday 9th July 1pm - 4pm For children in Pre-Primary to Year 7 Fremantle Football Club, Fremantle Oval, Parry Street, Fremantle Showbag including a Fremantle Dockers Footy Super Clinic conducted by the Fremantle Dockers playing squad, including player autograph session Tour of the Fremantle Dockers training facility Special Offer: Participants can purchase a 2013 Fremantle Dockers kids home or clash jumper at the special price of $59.95 (usually $89.95)

Cost: $60 inc GST per child for current Fremantle Dockers Junior Members or $119.95 incl. 2013 Fremantle Dockers Kids Jumper. $80 inc GST per child for non-members or $139.95 incl. 2013 Fremantle Dockers Jumper. Both options include a Fremantle Docker Squad Membership (admits child into public reserve for all Fremantle Docker games, subject to capacity).

THE VACS JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Anne Johnson has created some more exciting workshops for the July school holidays. She recently sold her painting at the Great Southern Art Award in April and with renewed imagination is looking forward to chasing away those winter blues and warm up those creative ideas. Payment due: At time of booking Bookings: (08) 9841 9260 or [email protected] What to bring: Bring a water bottle and a paint shirt to all classes THURSDAY 11 JULY 9.30AM - 12.30PM (3 hours) - DRAWING ANIMALS HOW DO YOU DRAW A FRAT? NEVER HEARD OF THIS ANIMAL? COME AND SEE WHAT IT IS. What is your favourite animal? Dog, cat, butterfly, dinosaur, frog, turtle, penguin? Come along and learn how to draw animals and maybe even create a new species! Age: Strictly 8 years and over Cost: $20 FRIDAY 12 JULY 9.30AM - 12.30PM (3 hours) - CONSTRUCTION Make your own bowl out of quick drying plaster and when dry, paint and decorate it. This can keep your favourite things all in one place. Do you want a secret box to hide your treasures in that no one is allowed to see except you? KEEP OUT from parents and baby brothers and sisters. Design your secret box in your special way so that no one can find it in your room except you. Maybe a secret combination....it is up to your imagination. Age: Strictly 8 years and over Cost: $20 SATURDAY 13 JULY 1PM - 3PM (2 hours) - PARENTS COME AND JOIN YOUR CHILDREN TO REDISCOVER YOUR INNER CHILD So many parents have commented when dropping off their kids in previous school holiday workshops that they would love to do the activities that their kids are doing. WELL, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE. Come along with your children and use your IMAGINATION, spill paint, get messy, draw outside the lines, paint to music, get sticky with glue and collage, paint a rainbow. Reconnect with your children in a fun and relaxed way and REMEMBER you are just one of the kids playing. I will be there to co-ordinate the activities so you do not have to organise anything just be there and book early so as not to miss out. Age: Strictly 6 years and over Cost: $16 per person (any number of children and/or parents welcome each child must have a parent present) e.g. 2 x parent & 3 x children = $80 / 1 x parents & 1 x child = $32 FRIDAY 19 JULY 1 - 4PM (3 hours) - PAINTING WITH A DIFFERENCE You dont always need to use a brush to paint, how about using string. Sounds strange come and see how this looks. Also paint two separate paintings in contrasting colours and then weave the paper together and see what happens. Get some paper and screw it up and then flatten out and paint on crinkled paper this creates a great texture for painting mountains and rocks. Age: Strictly 8 years and over Cost: $20 SATURDAY 20 JULY 1PM - 3PM (2 hours) - PARENTS COME AND JOIN YOUR CHILDREN TO REDISCOVER YOUR INNER CHILD So many parents have commented when dropping off their kids in previous school holiday workshops that they would love to do the activities that their kids are doing. WELL, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE. Come along with your children and use your IMAGINATION, spill paint, get messy, draw outside the lines, paint to music, get sticky with glue and collage, paint a rainbow. Reconnect with your children in a fun and relaxed way and REMEMBER you are just one of the kids playing. I will be there to co-ordinate the activities so you do not have to organise anything just be there and book early so as not to miss out. Age: Strictly 6 years and over Cost: $16 per person (any number of children and/or parents welcome each child must have a parent present) e.g. 2 x parent & 3 x children = $80 / 1 x parents & 1 x child = $32

Year 7 Parent Information Evening For parents of children in Year 7 Please come along and see what our school has to offer your child in Year 8 and beyond Thursday 13th June School tour at 5.30pm Information and discussion forum at 6.15pm Enquiries to: Deputy Principal Mrs Terry Bolt T: 9892 0611

Scouts - Join the Adventure Scouts Australia provides young Aussies aged 6 to 25 with fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure. Today's Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from traditional Scouting skills such as camping and bushcraft, through to other challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting and canoeing. Scouts can get involved in performing arts, leadership development, community service, amateur radio operation and environmental projects. Scouts also learn valuable practical skills such as first aid and cooking and fun skills, like how to build a ballista and fire wet sponges at their mates! Scouts are separated into agebased sections: Meet weekly - Joey Scouts (6-8yrs), Cub Scouts (7.5-11yrs), Scouts (10.5-15yrs). Meet to suit them - Venturer Scouts (14.5-17yrs) For more details contact 3rd Albany Group Leader Jenny Treeby on 0428 447 988 or visit www.scouts.com.au for more info.

MOBILE PHONE POLICY Students who bring mobile phones onto school premises must adhere to these guidelines. Responsibility Mount Lockyer Primary School acknowledges that mobile phones may be used as a safety measure out of school hours. Parents are reminded that in cases of emergency, the school office remains the most appropriate point of contact during the school day. The school accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged mobile phones. Guidelines
Students mobile phones are to be switched off during school time and handed to the class teacher or office upon arrival in the morning. Students are not permitted to use mobile phones for any purpose on school grounds. Mobile phones are not permitted to be taken to school camps, excursions or other functions unless permission is granted by the school

Principal. Students seen using mobile phones on school groundsFirst breach- The phone will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day. Further breaches- The phone will be confiscated and parents/carers will need to collect it from the office. Dear Parents The value from 4th June to 17th June is Patience. If your child has demonstrated Patience, notify your classroom teacher and they will be in the draw for a prize at this weeks assembly. Value: Patience - Is waiting calmly and trusting that all will turn out well. Memory Jogger - I am patient. I wait calmly. Student Name:- ___________________________________________________Value:- Patience Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Week 5 Week 6
NEWSLETTER QUIZ Q: What does NAIDOC stand for? A:

MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

The key to this approach is that the child is given a choice at each step to follow directions or face increased consequences. Students making GOOD CHOICES are acknowledged for their efforts. For students making POOR CHOICES the following consequences apply ~
STEP 1 Student refuses to follow directions. Verbal warning. STEP 2 Student still refuses to follow directionsIn-class consequence eg Time Out area. STEP 3 Student still refuses to follow directionsOut-of-class consequence eg Buddy Class. STEP 4 Student still refuses to follow directionsRED CARD is sent to the office. Parents will be requested to attend school. SUSPENSION Students will be immediately suspended for verbal abuse of staff and/or violence towards staff or students.

WHAT IS BULLYING? Bullying is when a student or group keep picking on another student. They try to hurt them physically or emotionally. The behaviour is deliberate and repeated. A fight or disagreement between equal students is not bullying. HOW TO STOP BULLYING Tell an adult, it is not dobbing to ask for help. Both victim and those bullying will be counselled and supported. Do not be a by-stander; if you witness bullying try to stop it or report it. IF YOU ARE BULLYING Step 1: Warning Step 2: In school isolation and counselling at recess and lunch, parents will be notified Step 3: For continued breaches students will be suspended.

RE-ENTRY FOLLOWING SUSPENSION Students returning from suspension must be accompanied by an adult and will attend the Intervention Centre (Room 20) where an Individual Behaviour Management Plan will be developed and implemented.