Sunbury Primary School Parent Information Handbook

Transport and SafetyChildren waiting to be picked up by parents must wait INSIDE the school grounds near theentrance, where the children expect to be picked up. Make sure your child knows which entranceyou will be waiting at and, if you expect to be later than usual at anytime, contact the General Office.UniformSchool uniform is compulsory at Sunbury Primary School. Parents are asked to assist with theimplementation of this policy by ensuring that children comply and by notifying the school in writingof cases when students will be out of uniform for a prolonged period. It is expected that allchildren at all levels of the school will wear school uniform. Our school has enjoyed a verycommendable level of adherence to the wearing of uniform thanks to the broad range of cooperationbetween school and home. Let’s continue this tradition.School uniform colours are navy blue and pale blue.Our school uniform supplier is Primary School Wear. The uniform shop is located in the schoolhall, Building H and its opening times are advertised in the school newsletter.ALL ITEMS of property such as school bags, lunch boxes, drink containers, SHOULD BE NAMEDto assist in the safe return of misplaced items.Spare clothes are kept at the school. If your child comes home in any of these clothes, pleasewash the articles and return them as soon as possible.For any further information please contact Primary School Wear:Telephone: (03) 9581 3333Facsimile (03) 9585 3222Websitewww.psw.com.auEmail:sales@psw.com.auVictoria UniversitySunbury Primary School has established a learning partnership with Victoria University thatsupports the development of pre-service teachers and the implementation of improved learningopportunities for students at Sunbury Primary School. This partnership program is negotiatedannually and the school publishes details of the program throughout the year to provide furtherinformation to parents.Visitors and VolunteersAll visitors to the school and all parents working within the school are required to sign in and out atthe general office. Please ensure that you have signed in before proceeding beyond theadministration building and signed out prior to leaving the premises. All parents assisting inclassrooms and with school camps are to undergo a Working with Children check.http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildrenThe register for signing is located on the front reception counter for your convenience. Pleasenote that schools are smoke free environments. By completing this process visitors areacknowledging that they have read, understood and will abide by the conditions of entry to theschool site.Year 6 GraduationThe Year 6 Graduation represents the culmination of the learning journey which began in Prep. Theschool recognises this important rite of transition with a graduation ceremony which is conducted inDecember. Citizenship Awards, voted by each staff member, are presented along with gifts from theParents Association to mark the occasion. Key addresses from School Council and the Principalcelebrate the children’s achievements and Graduation Certificates are presented to each student bythe classroom teachers.19