Sunbury Primary School Parent Information Handbook

A to Z of Sunbury Primary SchoolAbsencesA note is required to inform the school of a child’s absence and reason for it. Legally your child isobliged to attend school. Each term a print out will be forwarded to all parents as generated bythe school’s computer system seeking ratification of the absence records.AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a severe and rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening.The most common allergens in school aged children are peanuts, eggs, tree nuts (e.g. cashews),cow’s milk, fish and shellfish, wheat, soy, sesame, latex, certain insect stings and medication.The key to prevention of anaphylaxis in schools is knowledge of those students who have beendiagnosed at risk, awareness of triggers (allergens), and prevention of exposure to these triggers.Parents must inform the school of the diagnosis and its causes. Parents/carers are responsiblefor ensuring that the school is provided with a complete and current EpiPen® kit.AssessmentAssessment of student progress is an ongoing process. Parents are encouraged to ensure thatthe teachers have access to all relevant information that may assist them in best meeting theneeds of each child.AsthmaStudents with Asthma are required to have an Asthma Management Plan, which issigned by the treating doctor. Parents/carers are responsible for ensuring that their childhas the appropriate medication with them at school and that the school is notified of thediagnosis.AttendanceRegular attendance at school is a legal requirement and is vital to the development of your child’sacademic, social and emotional skills.If your child is absent from school, please send a written explanation, as these are required to bekept in school files. The school is also required to enter into its computer records whether a notehas or has not been received.If your child has an illness that will require him/her being absent for several days, a phone call tothe school letting us know is greatly appreciated.BankingOur school participates in a school banking program. Tuesday is banking day.Behaviour ManagementSunbury Primary School uses the principles of Assertive Discipline. The emphasis of thisapproach is the recognition of appropriate behaviours that support an effective and safeenvironment that promotes learning.Appropriate behaviour is recognised by negotiated action while inappropriate behaviour hasconsequences. The actions and consequences are explicit. Where required a detention process isimplemented. Information concerning Department of Education discipline procedures is availablefrom the Principal or Assistant Principals.See also Hearty Head Start.11