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Page 20 Mary MacKillop Primary School Parent Handbook Children are required to wear a school uniform hat in Term 1 and 4. Hot Weather The school has a Hot Weather Policy to ensure that children are protected in summer. • All children must wear a hat outside, and sunscreen is strongly advocated in Terms 1 & 4. • If the weather is above 35 degrees the school will adopt a Hot Weather Programme and reduce the amount of time that the children are outside in the heat of the day. • Children are constantly reminded of the importance of frequent drinks when playing. • Teachers provide children with many opportunities to take fluids during class time. • Sporting activities where possible are time tabled for early morning. • On such days parents are welcome to collect children from school at lunch time. • As a result of a major fundraising efforts over the years the school has installed air conditioning in all classrooms . End of Term Finish Times Collecting and Dropping Children at School These rules have been adopted to further guarantee your children’s At the end each term, school closure will be at 12.45pm safety. 1. Any visitor to the school (during school hours) is to report to the office to receive (and sign for) an identity pass. This pass is bright yellow and readily recognisable by both staff and children. Anyone NOT wearing a pass will be challenged if seen within the school grounds. 2. Anyone picking up children during school hours must report to the office. If children are going home early (due to illness etc) then the identity of the person picking up the children will be verified. Anyone picking up children during school hours will be required to sign an early dismissal register. You will be given a slip to collect your child from the classroom. If your child is late for school please go to the office for a visitors pass and then take him/her directly to the classroom.
Page 21 Mary MacKillop Primary School Parent Handbook School Fees School Fees are a necessary part of the school’s funding structure, forming approximately 25% of the annual school recurrent budget. The remainder of the school's recurrent funding comes from both the State and Federal Governments. School fees are used to meet such expenses as power and heating, insurance, office expenses (i.e. telephone) and maintenance etc. Additional necessary equipment is purchased by local fundraising and parish support. In 2010 the school fees are $300.00 per term per family. Fees are charged on a family basis regardless of the number of children attending Mary MacKillop School. In addition to this there is a curriculum levy which is charged per child. This covers the cost of all additional Excursions, Incursions, Swimming and Camp etc. The 2010 fees are: 2010 CURRICULUM LEVY Prep $184.00 pa Junior $184.00 pa Middle $138.00 pa Senior $338.00 pa Fee Payment Options The options available to you are set out below. Please feel free to contact the office if you require further details. • Cheque or cash – this can be paid in person at the office or sent to school with your child. • EFTPOS – is available at the school office. • Bpay • Direct debit – Monthly or Fortnightly payments can be arranged. A parish/school committee periodically reviews the school fee policy. School Fees are a necessary part of the school’s funding structure, forming approximately 25% of the annual school recurrent budget.
Page 1 and 2: Parent Handbook 2011 MARY MACKILLOP
Page 3 and 4: Contents Welcome to Mary MacKillop
Page 5 and 6: Page 5 Our Patron Saint—Mary MacK
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