Pupils are required to   Abide by the rules of the school and accept the discipline of these rules Attend school regularly, be punctual and present notes to explain absences Follow directions of teachers and others in authority Complete all required work carefully and to the best of their ability Behave in a responsible, polite and courteous manner Behave in a manner that shows respect for themselves and for the rights and feelings of others Behave in a manner that keeps themselves safe at all times Respect and care for school buildings, school property and the property of others Observe the general standard of dress and uniform requirements of the school Accept their responsibility as members of the community in which they are involved.

Playground Rules
 

General Playground Rules   Loitering in the vicinity of, or playing in the toilet blocks is forbidden Running is not permitted on verandas and in hallways Football (touch football only) and soccer can be played on grassed areas only, (infants bottom terrace and primary top terrace) provided the playing of such games will not interfere with other games. Balls are to be retrieved from outside the school grounds only at teacher’s direction No hard balls are to be used near buildings or on assembly area Balls or other items lodged on buildings, are to be removed by the General Assistant at a suitable time Riding of bicycles and scooters in the playground is prohibited All play must cease at the bell to end each recess and lunch. The children then go to the appropriate lines to await the teacher’s direction Children are not permitted in classrooms, corridors or vestibules unless accompanied by a teacher except to deposit school cases and loose outer clothing when they come to school. Loitering is not permitted Taps and basins in vestibules are for use during lesson times under teacher supervision. They are not to be used for drinking During Terms 1 and 4 the rule “No Hat, No Play” is to be enforced. Those children without hats are to sit in a quiet, shady area in the playground in which they are playing. Teachers are responsible for leaving the area they are supervising clean at the end of their duty. Areas considered “Out of Bounds” Both car parks. The front lawns unless accompanied by a teacher or with a teacher’s permission for a specific purpose. The area behind the portable buildings. The bike racks except for those who are depositing or collecting their bicycles Children are not permitted in classrooms, corridors, etc unless accompanied by a teacher The staffroom and administration building unless in an emergency or when permission has been granted by the teacher on playground duty Inside the Canteen is out of bounds at all times The walkway through the BBQ area can be used as a quiet area Dirt area between demountable Year 3 and Year 5 buildings.

Specific Area Rules

Grass Area   Keep off verandahs Keep out of trees Sitting only on seats – no jumping or standing Keep away from blue ramp and library steps Computer Room corridor is OUT OF BOUNDS Kinder Red patio used for quiet activities Keep off play equipment before school Ronald Street Play safely in undercover area Football & soccer games to be played on Top Terrace (1 soccer ball game on grass) Don’t go behind hall Ask teacher on duty before going to get a ball Out of bounds until after 9am Keep off the brick planter box Canteen Area Stand in line quietly and sensibly Do not buy for other children Do not let other students in line Remember you manners Speak loudly and clearly Know what you want before you are served Stay in correct area to be served – Primary/Infants No balls allowed in Canteen area Leave Canteen area after buying Keep off the blue wall No kicking games in blue wall area Assembly Area BBQ area is a quiet area only The area behind demountables and in front of Year 4 buildings is OUT OF BOUNDS No running games allowed in weather shed – handball only No playing or sitting in hat rooms or Year 4 corridor Handball, netball and basketball can only be played in this area No playing in toilets Asphalt No playing or sitting in hat rooms Running games and games with bats are to be played on grassed areas Don’t play near the toilets and stairs Keep away from storage buildings and recycling bins Top Terrace (Years 3 – 6) Keep away from: Playground equipment Behind brick storage buildings Soccer nets are not for climbing Keep out of the trees Mr Edmunds to get balls that go over the fence A variety of games can be played in the cricket nets Bottom Terrace (Kindergarten – Year 2) No playing or sitting in hat rooms Keep away from dividing wall Playing behind and under the demountables is OUT OF BOUNDS No playing on steps between terraces Ask a teacher before leaving the playground to get a ball Keep out of trees Bicycles: Bicycle riders are to enter and leave the school via the Fitzroy Street gate. Bicycles are not to be ridden in the school grounds except when entering or leaving the grounds when they may be ridden sensibly to the Fitzroy Street gate. Bicycles are to be stored in the racks provided. Pupils depositing bicycles in the bicycle rack must leave the area immediately. No loitering is allowed near the bicycle area.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES & PROCEDURES

Teacher responsibilities   On time for duty Do not leave duty area until relieved. Remain mobile. Arrange to swap duties when can't make it. Common sense at all times. Do not let children out of class unsupervised (messages are excepted). Teachers know exactly what time and day they have playground duty. Are punctual knowing what it is like waiting to be relieved when they are late. Teachers are required to be at school and to sign on no later than 8.40am. Teachers are required to remain for meetings after school Wet Weather All children are to remain in their classrooms. Each building is to arrange suitable supervision. In the event of approaching rain, a rain bell of 2 rings will sound, indicating a prompt return to the classroom. The Executive Teacher will be responsible for this decision It is necessary for all teachers to realise the need for allowing children outside to play. The K– 6 Playground policy necessitates consistency.  Variation from routine school times No children to leave school early without permission from a parent or caregiver Parents must report to the Fitzroy Street office to obtain a note of early departure Parents are informed of variations to supervision in respect of changes to routine (eg. sporting fixtures, school fetes etc).