The AZ of Waverley Christian College

PRIMARY 

STUDENT 

HANDBOOK 

2011 

Years Prep to 6 

WAVERLEY 

WAVERLEY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 

1248 High Street Road, Wantirna South Vic 3152 

PO Box 395, Vermont Vic 3133 

Tel: 03 9871 8600 Fax: 9887 3907 

college@wcc.vic.edu.au www.wcc.vic.edu.au

Waverley Christian College 

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Updated: 30/11/10

2011 Primary Student Handbook 

Introduction 

The Handbook contains information concerning the daily procedures of College Life. It is anticipated that 

this document will do much to enhance communication between school and home. Please read it 

carefully and keep it in a handy place for ready reference. This book is arranged in alphabetical order to 

help you find topics easily. 

Please note: Your child’s teacher should be the first point of contact for any matters of 

information, clarification or concern. More serious concerns should be addressed 

with the appropriate Primary Co-ordinator (see below), then Mr Ken Provis, Head 

of Primary. 

Important Facts 

Principal: 

Mr Peter Sheahan 

Head of Primary: 

Mr Ken Provis 

Deputy Head of Primary: Mr Adam Messenger 

PA to Head of Primary: Mrs Joanne Sutton 

Address: 1248 High Street Road, Wantirna South 3152 

Telephone: 9871 8600 

Fax: 9887 3907 

Postal Address: PO Box 395, Vermont 3133 

Email Address: 

college@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Motto: 

School Colours: 

Patriotic Declaration: 

“In Hoc Vinces” – In This We Conquer 

Blue and Gold 

“I love God and my country. I will honour the flag, serve the Queen 

and cheerfully obey my parents, teachers and the law.” 

Class Teachers: Prep C Mrs C Wishart 

Prep L 

Mrs C Lang 

Prep S 

Miss A Seed 

Year 1B 

Miss R Barker 

Year 1H 

Mrs S Herrmann 

Year 1J 

Mrs J Ong 

Year 2C 

Mrs E Cadman 

Year 2V 

Miss S Vengust 

Year 2W 

Mrs L Waddell 

Year 3E 

Miss R Elliott 

Year 3H 

Mr I Hooper 

Year 3M 

Mrs E Marsh 

Year 4D 

Miss K Drisch 

Year 4R 

Mr P Read 

Year 4W 

Mr S Wade 

Year 5B 

Mr P Baird 

Year 5P 

Mr P Belousoff 

Year 5S 

Mrs M Suter 

Year 6B 

Mr S Black 

Year 6J 

Mrs J Jackson 

Year 6M 

Mr A Messenger / Mrs J Morgan 

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Junior Primary Co-ordinator (Girls P-3): 

Junior Primary Co-ordinator (Boys P-3): 

Senior Primary Co-ordinator (Girls 4-6): 

Senior Primary Co-ordinator (Boys 4-6): 

Miss S Vengust 

Mr I Hooper 

Mrs M Suter 

Mr P Belousoff 

Primary Curriculum Team Leaders: Prep Mrs C Lang 

Years 1-2 Miss S Vengust 

Years 3-4 Mrs E Marsh 

Years 5-6 Mr A Messenger 

Director of Teaching and Learning: 

Chaplains: 

Mr Allister Rouse 

Mr Peter Nash/Mrs Rhonda Andrews 

Specialist Teachers: Art Mrs H Newhook (Prep-Year 2) 

Miss Y Nowell (Years 3-6) 

Computer 

Mr A Yeo 

Drama 

Mrs A Lynch 

E.S.L. 

Mrs C Chisholm 

Librarian 

Mrs L McGregor 

Library Staff 

Mrs S Chua, Mrs S Fidler, Mr G Jones, 

Mrs R Dobie 

LOTE 

- French Mrs C Halliday 

- Indonesian Miss I Thai 

Music Mrs R Ponting (Prep - Year 2) 

Mrs M Harrison (Years 3-6) 

Phys. Ed Mr G Duns (Prep - Year 2) 

Mr N Hale (Years 2-6) 

LEAPS Mrs S Brabin / Mrs L Burchett / Mrs L Leigh / 

Mrs A Langham / Mrs S Woolfe 

Teacher Aides/ 

Integration Aides 

Mrs J Amell 

Mrs M Caviedes 

Mrs R Chapman 

Mrs M Daff 

Mrs A Jones 

Mrs C Schaaf 

Mrs W Shannon 

Mrs D Thatcher 

Miss S Angus 

Mrs G Tomasich 

Mrs E Wee 

Additional Part- 

Time Teachers 

Mrs A Donker 

Mrs S Jones 

Mrs L Smith 

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Students should observe the following: 

2011 Term Dates: 

Term 1 31 st January – 8 th April 

Term 2 27 th April – 1 st July 

Term 3 20 th July – 23 rd September 

Term 4 10 th October – 8 th December 

A Day at 


Primary School 

Leaving from Home: 

Check list: 

• correct uniform 

• concession ticket 

• lunch or lunch order 

• completed homework 

• necessary books (eg. Preps – blending book) 

• musical instrument 

• diary 

• hat – To be worn with Summer Uniform during Recesses and lunch 

• Note: the following items must not be brought to school: MP3 players, iPods, hand held electronic 

games, tamagotchis, playstation portables, skateboards, rollerblades, animals, and non-uniform 

items of clothing including jewellery. Teachers may give permission for CD’s and DVD’s to be 

brought to school. 

Travelling to College: 

• be a good representative of WCC 

• be punctual 

• full complete uniform 

• be careful, sensible and courteous 

• if travelling by bus be willing to stand 

• be easily seen if riding a bicycle 

• wear a bike helmet 

• when crossing High Street Road, use the traffic lights 

• travel with a friend if possible 

College hours: 

The College day begins for Primary students with a warning bell at 8.42am, and classes beginning at 

8.45am. Parents are asked to ensure that students arrive at the College by 8.40am so that classes can 

commence on time. There is a 20-minute recess at 10.19 am, a 54-minute lunch-break at 12.06pm 

(including 10 minutes of supervision of eating lunch), and a 10-minute afternoon recess at 2.24pm. 

Dismissal is at 3.15pm. 

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Please note: Students should not arrive at the College before 8.15am. Teachers do not commence 

yard duty until 8.15am and if students are on the property before this time they will be unsupervised, 

which compromises their safety. Parents may need to make arrangements such as dropping their 

children off to another school family who can bring them to the College after 8.15am. If families are 

experiencing real difficulty in this area, please contact Mr Ken Provis. 

Students should depart the College premises no later than 3.50pm, unless they are involved in a 

supervised activity. Students remaining at school after 3.50pm will be sent to Bible Club and 

parents will be billed accordingly by the College. 

In the classroom: 

• be punctual for each lesson 

• enter the classroom only upon the invitation of their teacher 

• enter classrooms quietly 

• be prepared; pen, paper, ruler, etc 

• be polite and considerate to others 

• hand up before being invited to speak 

• participate fully in all scheduled activities 

• take care of the furniture and fittings 

• leave the classroom and locker neat and tidy after each session 

• follow all instructions issued by teachers 

• remember: no student has the right to interfere with another student’s right to learn 

Using the College grounds and facilities: 

• leave area clean 

• return sports equipment 

• be careful in the courtyard and at the bag/coat hooks 

• be thoughtful and polite 

• the College grounds finish at the Zebra crossing in the car park. The parking bays closest to the 

church facility, and the church building itself, are out of bounds to students unless on an official 

school activity. 

• do not climb trees or rocks 

After school: 

• leave the College immediately if possible 

• wait in the allocated waiting areas for parents to collect them and be considerate of others 

• students may not play ball games in car park area 

The journey home: 

• uniform worn correctly 

• correct books and equipment for homework 

• letters and notices for parents 

• safe and sensible journey home 

• travel with a friend if possible to ensure safety 

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CONTENTS 

Absences 

Accounts 

Administration Mail Box 

After School Supervision 

Anaphylaxis Policy 

Appointments 

Assemblies 

Bags 

Banking 

Behaviour 

Bell Times 

Book List Items 

Book List Supplier 

Breakages 

Buddy System 

Bullying 

Celebration Days 

Chapel 

Chaplain 

Character First 

Chess Club 

College Council 

Complaints Policy 

Communication with Teachers 

Computers 

Confidential Medical Report 

Confiscated Items 

Curriculum Guide 

Cyclists 

Demerits 

Detentions & Yard Duty 

Detention Days 

Diaries 

Discipline Policy 

Dogs at School 

Early Departures 

EMA – Education Maintenance Allowance 

Email 

Excursions 

Family Directory 

Feedback 

Flooding 

First Aid 

Fundraising 

Hats 

Head Lice Management 

Homework 

House & School Captains 

Houses 

Immunisation Certificate 

Information Pack 

ICAS 

Koorong Kids Book Club 

Lateness 

LEAPS 

Leaving the College 

Library 

Literature from home 

Lockers 

Lost Property 

LOTE 

Lunch & Recess 

Lunch Orders 

Medical Report 

Medicines 

Merits 

Mobile Phones 

Money 

Music 

Music Lessons 

NAPLAN 

Open Day 

Parent Communication with the school 

Parent Etiquette 

Parent/Teacher Interviews 

Party Invitations 

Primary Choir 

Primary Orchestra 

Primary Timbrel 

Principal’s Newsletter 

Privacy Act 

Re-enrolment 

Reports 

Report Reading 

School Start Bonus 

Scripture Memorisation 

Site Plan 

Sun Protection 

Specialist Timetable 

Sports Store 

Supervision on Student free days 

Swimming 

Uniform Requirements 

Uniform Shop 

Victorian Essential Learning Standards 

Visitors 

Volunteers 

WCC Website 

Weather 

Working Bee 

Appendices 

Forms 

Policy on Anaphylaxis Appendix 1 Private Music Lessons 

Bullying Policy Appendix 2 Notice of Student Absence 

Complaints Procedures Appendix 3 & 4 Lunch Order List 

Computer & Internet Usage Policy Appendix 5 Join the Ranks Form 

EMA Appendix 6 

Parent Email Policy Appendix 7 

Head Lice Appendix 8 

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The A-Z of Waverley Christian College 

ABSENCES: 

A written note, signed by a parent or guardian, must be presented to the student’s teacher on return from 

any absence. See Appendix 1 for a ‘Notification of Student Absence’ proforma that can be used. Notes 

must not be written in the diary. If the absence is foreseeable, a note should be sent in advance, or 

as soon as the length of the absence is known. 

There is no need to phone the College if a student will be absent for one day. However, if a student is 

absent for more than one day, please notify the General Office. 

Please see the “Exclusions From School Due To Illness” section of your Information Pack for conditions 

the College needs to be made aware of. If your child is diagnosed with any of these conditions, please 

contact the General Office immediately. 

ACCOUNTS: 

Now it’s easier than ever to pay your invoices. You can save time and unnecessary expense when you 

pay our invoices by using BPAY by phone or internet banking from either your cheque, savings or credit 

card accounts. Please quote the Biller Code and your unique Reference Number that is printed on your 

invoice. 

ADMINISTRATION MAIL BOX: 

Parents, teachers and students are asked, where possible, to make use of the convenient mailbox next 

to the front door in the Administration Building. Please use this to deliver notes, accounts etc to the 

General Office. Please note that this is a locked box and cannot be opened by anyone except for 

General Office staff. 

AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION: 

The stated school policy requires Primary and Secondary students to have been picked up within 15 

minutes of dismissal time. This means Primary students should have departed by 3.30pm and 

Secondary students by 3.50pm. Where families have both Primary and Secondary students, the 3.50pm 

departure time applies. 

If students are involved in an official after school activity, eg. sport, dance, chess, detention, Bible Club 

etc, then siblings must either: 

1. be working in the Library (Secondary) 

2. be waiting with their parent/carer 

This means that no student would be left unsupervised in the school grounds or left in the care 

of a sibling in secondary. 

Primary students not collected by the appropriate time will be sent to the Bible Club and parents billed 

accordingly. Where students are involved in official after school activities, parents are asked to be 

prompt in picking their children up at the conclusion of the activity to save any unnecessary waiting 

around. 

Students will be required to wait in only the assigned waiting areas, not around the Church portico or car 

park north of the zebra crossing. 

Parents are asked to avoid leaving their children unsupervised whilst talking with other parents. There is 

no problem with talking, but please make sure your children are in the car, not playing around the car 

park. 

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No student will be permitted to return to the school grounds after having left the property for the day. 

NOTE: No ball games on the oval after school. 

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: 

There are a number of After School Programs available for your child. 

Privately run programs for Primary students include Dance and Chess Club. 

The College offers Primary Students programs such as Bible Club, Choir, Orchestra. 

The Bible Club runs from 3.15pm to 6.00pm each week night during the school term. It includes an 

afternoon snack, programs for varied indoor and outdoor activities and where practical, homework 

supervision. The emphasis on the program is Christian focused activities and learning. 

Choir runs on Mondays between 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Orchestra runs on Wednesdays between 3.30pm 

and 4.30pm. Homework Club is for selected students by invitation only and runs on Monday and 

Tuesday afternoons between 3.15pm to 3.50pm. 

Application forms and further details concerning the running of these programs and current prices may 

be obtained from the General Office. 

ANAPHYLAXIS POLICY: (See Appendix 1) 

APPOINTMENTS: 

Your child’s classroom teacher should be the first point of contact for matters of information, clarification 

or concern. More serious concerns should be addressed with the appropriate Primary Co-ordinator. 

Junior Primary Co-ordinator (Girls P-3) 

Junior Primary Co-ordinator (Boys P-3) 

Senior Primary Co-ordinator (Girls 4-6) 

Senior Primary Co-ordinator (Boys 4-6) 

Miss Sonia Vengust 

Mr Ian Hooper 

Mrs Margaret Suter 

Mr Peter Belousoff 

Please note: Parents are asked to contact the PA to Head of Primary (Mrs Joanne Sutton) to request an 

appointment with the Head of Primary (Mr Ken Provis) should this be necessary, rather than 

approaching her office area unannounced. 

The Head of Primary should normally only be addressed after the first two steps have been taken. If the 

above three people (classroom teacher, Primary Co-ordinator and Head of Primary) have been 

consulted and you feel that your concerns have not been adequately addressed, please feel free to 

contact the Principal, Mr Peter Sheahan. 

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ASSEMBLIES: 

Every morning of the week there is an assembly of some type. Students should be at the correct place 

before the second bell finishes ringing. 

Monday: Primary Assembly (in gym) 

Tuesday: Class Assembly 

Wednesday: Class Assembly 

Thursday: Chapel (assemble at classroom) 

Friday: Class Assembly 

The Patriotic Declaration is recited during morning assembly: “I love God and my country. I will honour 

the flag, serve the Queen and cheerfully obey my parents, teachers and the law.” 

After recess and lunch, students assemble outside the room for their next session. 

BAGS: 

Students should have an official WCC school bag, which will spend its days at school on a peg (NOT ON 

THE GROUND) along the Primary Wing. As school bags can get quite heavy, students may use a 

luggage trolley. School bags are to be kept free of stickers or writing. 

School Bag Repairs 

If a schoolbag zip needs repairing outside of the warranty period, it can be taken to Spartan Schoolbag 

Supplies, Building 3 No. 621 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, phone 9874 8955. Bags should be taken 

around to the back of building to Repairs. Bags need to be left for 10 – 14 days and then collected. If 

nylon zips are unstitched, they can usually be repaired at a reasonable price. Students need to take a 

note to school requesting permission to use another bag while the schoolbag is being repaired. Any 

school bag repairs that are required within the 3 year warranty period can be organised through the 

Waverley Trading Co-op or Lowes Knox. 

BANKING (Student): 

School banking is available to all Primary students. This is a great way of teaching children good saving 

habits. The College also benefits from student banking as it receives a commission for each deposit the 

child makes. All Prep students will receive a Student Banking Application Kit early in Term One. Any 

other Primary students wishing to commence school banking should collect an Application Kit from their 

local CBA branch. Once the process for school banking for this year has been finalised, parents will be 

notified via the Principal’s Newsletter. 

BEHAVIOUR: 

Code of Student Conduct 

A. Consideration of others, courtesy and co-operation are basic to the operation of this College. 

Therefore: 

1. Polite behaviour and speech is expected at all times. Rudeness or defiance is unacceptable. 

2. High standards of dress and grooming are expected of all. Students not in correct College 

uniform are expected to bring a note of explanation signed by a parent. 

3. Bullying, fighting and other forms of violence and/or intimidation are unacceptable. 

4. Obscene, racist and sexist language and behaviour is not acceptable. 

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5. Smoking, non-prescription drug taking and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited. 

Possession of such things as cigarettes, cigarette lighters, matches, tobacco, drugs or alcohol 

is forbidden. Severe penalties apply. 

B. To enable the College to meet its obligations to provide an effective education, all students are 

expected to take the initiative in making the most of their educational opportunities by: 

1. Being punctual to assemblies and all scheduled classes and being regular in attendance. 

2. Bringing to class all necessary books, writing implements and equipment including Phys Ed 

equipment. 

3. Completing all set class work and homework. 

C. Because the College has a legal responsibility for the welfare of its students: 

1. Students may not leave the College grounds without a note from home and permission from a 

member of staff. 

2. A note, signed by a parent or guardian, is required in the case of absence or lateness on the 

day of the absence or the day the student returns to College. 

3. People who are not staff members, students or parents of the College are allowed within the 

College environs only with the permission of the Principal and will be issued with a visitor’s 

pass at the General Office 

4. Students will be permitted to go on excursions only after an authorisation form is received from 

a parent. 

5. Extreme caution must be taken when walking up and down steps within the College environs. 

Pushing and running in the courtyard is forbidden. 

6. The College roof is out of bounds. 

7. The facilities of the sick bay can only be used when authorised by a staff member. 

8. Possession of dangerous implements such as knives is prohibited. 

D. The maintenance of a clean environment is an important part in the process of safeguarding student 

health. Therefore: 

1. Students are expected to take a responsible and active part in keeping the College clean. 

2. Litter is to be placed in the bins provided. 

E. It is expected that all students will show a sensible regard for the property of others whether private 

or public. Therefore: 

1. Students must wait quietly outside classrooms until a teacher gives them permission to enter. 

2. Students must not enter the College buildings before the entry bells. 

3. Chewing gum and spitting are forbidden (chewing gum is not permitted on the school property). 

4. Steel rulers are prohibited unless supplied by teachers. 

5. All unnamed lost property should be placed in the container labelled “LOST PROPERTY” 

outside P9. 

6. Skateboards, roller blades and scooters are prohibited, during school hours. However, they 

may be used as a means of transport to and from school. Students must use the 

bicycle/pedestrian path for travelling through the property. 

7. Stealing, vandalism, and defacing College property are prohibited. 

F. It is expected all students will ensure that: 

1. Items of personal property such as clothing, books and bags are named. 

2. Large sums of money and valuable items, eg. radios, tape recorders, CD players, are not 

brought to the College. 

Further details of these expectations and the appropriate penalties for behavioural offences may be 

found in the College’s “Student Code of Conduct” (WCC Handbook 2011 page 10). 

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BELL TIMES: 

Warning Bell 

8.42am 

School Commences 

8.45am 

Morning recess dismissal 10.19am 

Warning Bell 

10.39am 

Assemble at rooms 

10.42am 

Lunch - Eat 12.06pm 

- Play 12.15pm 

Warning Bell 

12.57pm 


1.00pm 

Recess 

2.24pm 


2.34pm 

End of school 

3.15pm 

If a student is unavoidably late to school a note should be brought from a parent. 

Parents are asked to avoid lingering around classroom doors and windows at the beginning or end of the 

school day so classes can be settled and free from unnecessary distractions. 

BOOK LIST ITEMS: 

Student folders, texts and diaries should not contain any graffiti, stickers or pictures. Plain or modestly 

patterned self-adhesive covers are permitted. Teachers will send home any items that do not comply, 

with an accompanying note of explanation. 

BOOK LIST SUPPLIER: 

The College’s supplier for all booklist items is: 

LINK Educational Supplies 

341 Waverley Road 

Mount Waverley VIC 3149 

Phone: 9807 5422 

Fax: 9888 1004 

BREAKAGES: 

Any item broken or damaged by students will need to be replaced. The discretion of the Head of 

Primary or relevant Primary Co-ordinator will be applied in regard to the proportion of the replacement 

value to be sought from the student concerned. In general breakages resulting from negligence or 

irresponsible behaviour would require the student to pay the full replacement cost. 

BUDDY SYSTEM: 

The Buddy System operates within the College for our Prep students. This involves matching a Year 6 

with a Prep student. Details of this system are sent out to parents before the beginning of the school 

year. 

BULLYING: 

Bullying is considered a very serious matter. Parents are asked to notify the classroom teacher as soon 

as they are aware of any bullying issues. (See Bullying Policy – Appendix 3). Bullying Surveys are 

conducted on at least an annual basis. 

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CELEBRATION DAYS: 

Every student will participate in a Celebration Day each semester. This day may involve an excursion 

out of the College, or it may be a special activity run at school. 

CHAPEL: 

Chapel is conducted first session every Thursday morning, commencing at 9.00am. Primary Chapel 

services are conducted in the CityLife Church auditorium, while Year Level / Class Chapels take place in 

the classrooms. Children participate in a time of singing and Bible reading. Various speakers are invited 

to Chapel to encourage the children in their Christian walk. Children have the opportunity to play in the 

orchestra, present musical items and share in testimony. Children are encouraged to contribute a coin 

on a weekly basis. The money collected is distributed to various mission agencies, the underprivileged, 

etc. Please note: Parents are welcome to attend Primary Chapel services in the auditorium. Class 

Chapels are for teachers and students only. 

* Students must assemble at their classrooms prior to Chapel. 

CHAPLAIN: 

The College Chaplains are Mr Peter Nash and Mrs Rhonda Andrews. Their primary responsibilities are 

pastoral care and spiritual development of students. The welfare of each student attending the College 

is of vital importance. The Chaplains provides counselling, pastoral care and support for each student, 

when required, in a safe environment in which students can freely disclose personal issues. 

The Chaplains are required to maintain student confidentiality, clearly defining the boundaries of such to 

the student. Apart from the exceptions stated below, the Chaplains would not disclose confidential 

student communication without first discussing the intended disclosure with, and then securing the 

permission from, the student. 

Exceptions to maintaining confidentiality are: 

• A student making a serious threat to harm himself or herself, or another person 

• A student making a serious threat to cause significant damage to property 

• A student breaking the law or making a serious threat to break the law 

• A situation existing that could result in imminent, serious harm to the student or another person 

In the situations outlined above, it is the duty of the Chaplain to disclose relevant information to the 

Principal and for appropriate action to be undertaken. 

Parents wishing to contact the Chaplains can phone them via the General Office. 

CHARACTER FIRST: 

Many teachers and parents of the College have observed positive changes in their children since the 

Character First program was introduced several years ago. 

Character First education is a training program for children to assist them to develop good character 

qualities for the present as well as the future. 

At the College students learn about different character traits from the Bible through songs, stories, 

memory work, skits and games. All activities are enjoyable and often a lot of fun. 

At the end of each year the Head of Primary presents each student with a certificate acknowledging the 

Character trait which they have displayed throughout the year. 

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CHESS CLUB: 

Chess Club runs after school one night per week. Sessions take place in classrooms in the West Wing. 

LEAPS teachers are rostered on to supervise the program. 

COLLEGE COUNCIL: 

The College Council is appointed by the Board of Directors of CityLife Church for managing all aspects 

of the operations of the College. The members of the College Council for 2011 are: Mr Peter Leigh 

(Chairman), Mr Neil Angus, Mr David Burr, Mr Mark Conner, Mrs Colleen Dunis, Mr Mark Eddison, Mrs 

Elizabeth Green, Mr Adrian Olney, Mr Peter Sheahan, Mr Jason Smith and Mr Barney Tomasich. 

This team represents a diversity of expertise, including financial, legal, corporate, business and 

educational. All members of the Council are either current or past parents of students in the College and 

have long associations with the College. 

Council meetings are generally conducted on a monthly basis throughout the school year. The Council 

focuses on the ‘big picture’ and is concerned with policy development, management of the business 

affairs of the College, including Capital Development and Strategic Planning, as well as providing advice 

and accountability to the Principal. 

COMPLAINTS POLICY: 

See Appendix 3 and 4 for the College’s Complaints Policy. 

COMMUNICATION WITH TEACHERS: 

Parents are encouraged to write a note in the diary, telephone the College or make an appointment with 

their child’s teacher to address any matters of concern. In a teacher’s busy and often hectic schedule, it 

is extremely helpful to have parents communicating with them, alerting them and drawing their attention 

to the needs of an individual student. 

Primary classroom teachers are responsible for approximately 28 students. Primary Specialist teachers 

can teach up to 550 students. Most parents have between one and three students enrolled in the 

College. No matter how dedicated the teaching staff are, parents will, in many instances, be more aware 

of their children’s day-to-day issues, concerns and struggles than the teachers. 

COMPUTERS: 

All students in Years 3-6 will be expected to sign a computer contract whereby they guarantee that they 

will use the College computers, and associated hardware and software, responsibly. Failure to do so 

may involve the student being banned from the use of these facilities for a period of time. Students are 

expected to pay for all printing that is not directly required and supervised by teachers. See Appendix 5 

for the College’s Computer Policy. 

CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL REPORT: 

Families new to the College need to complete a Confidential Medical Report. Current families returning 

the following year are sent a Medical Verification Report in Term 4 to confirm their child/ren’s medical 

details. Another medical report does not need to be submitted unless there are changes at the 

beginning/and during the year. This yearly check ensures that teachers have the most current 

information available. Any queries should be directed to the School Nurse. 

Parents are required to send in an action plan and medication if your child has asthma, allergies, 

diabetes, heart conditions and any other ailments so that we are able to meet those needs when they 

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arise. For children who have Hay Fever and gets itchy/sore eyes, please send allergy drops to the sick 

bay so that they can get relief from their discomfort. The College does not supply allergy drops. Please 

ensure your child has the appropriate medication for their individual requirement. 

You need to send in an action plan, photos of your child and an EpiPen if your child has an anaphylactic 

reaction to food or insect stings. 

CONFISCATED ITEMS: 

Teachers will be permitted to confiscate all banned items. These will be passed to the Head of Primary 

for safe keeping. Students will then be advised when the item may be collected. The item should then 

be taken home and not brought to school again. 

CURRICULUM GUIDE: 

At the beginning of each school year the Curriculum Guide will be made available for each year level. 

This booklet provides an outline of the subjects studied and the content. 

CYCLISTS: 

If students ride a bike to school, they should ride it slowly along the shared pedestrian / bike path to the 

bike racks located on the east side of the Art Technology Building. As students leave school, they must 

walk their bike across the gravel car park to the shared path. To abide by the law, they must, at all 

times, wear a helmet, properly done up, when they are riding. 

DEMERITS: 

Demerits are used to help train students and are given for small misdemeanours. Below is a sample of 

possible reasons for demerits: 

- creating a disturbance 

- disruptive behaviour 

- persistent wasting of time and carelessness 

- late after recess or lunch 

- inappropriate behaviour or thoughtless actions towards other students 

DETENTIONS AND YARD DUTY: 

These are issued when a child earns three or more demerits in a day and the length of detention 

depends on the number of demerits earned: 

3 demerits = 20 mins 

4 demerits = 30 mins 

5 demerits = 30 mins and Yard Duty (50 papers) 

6 demerits = 30 mins and increased Yard Duty (100 papers) 

Detention slips are completed by the teacher, indicating the offence/s, the day the detention is to be 

served and the length of time required. Parents are to sign the detention slip and return it to the 

teachers the following day. 

Detentions are also given for disrespectful behaviour towards teachers and other more serious offences. 

Twenty-minute detentions may also be issued if children regularly forget to bring the items necessary for 

Specialist subjects on the days these subjects are timetabled. 

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DETENTION DAYS: 

Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes are set aside for detentions. Mr Ken Provis (Head of Primary) or Mr 

Adam Messenger (Deputy Head of Primary) will supervise the students in W004. During their detention, 

students will write lines set by the teacher. 

After School Detentions take place on Monday afternoons. The relevant co-ordinator will supervise. 

After School Detentions. These are for more serious offences or if a student has earned 3 detentions 

within a week. These notices are issued by the relevant co-ordinator (Miss Sonia Vengust, Mr Ian 

Hooper, Mrs Margaret Suter or Mr Peter Belousoff) and co-signed by Mr Ken Provis (Head of Primary) 

Detention times are: 

3:30pm – 4:00pm (Prep and Year 1) 

3:30pm – 4.15pm (Years 2 – 4) 

3.30pm – 4.30pm (Years 5 – 6) 

DIARIES: 

All students in the Primary School have been issued with a Homework Diary. The purpose of this Diary 

is: 

a. to record the children’s home work (except Prep) 

b. to enable parents to determine whether their child has any homework each evening 

c. to act as a valuable means of communication between home and school 

d. reference for rules and procedures 

Please remember that the Diary is needed at school every day. The appropriate page of the Homework 

Diary should be identified by using a book mark, a post-it flag, or a rubber band – determined by the 

teacher - not by cutting the corner of pages or folding pages together. Diaries are not to be 

decorated with stickers, labels, or drawings of any type. Students will be required to replace, at their 

own cost, a diary found to be of an unacceptable standard. 

Please note: Parents are required to check the Diary every day for teacher comments or homework. 

Parents need only sign the diary once a week (preferably over the weekend), but are asked to initial any 

teacher comments immediately. The parent signature indicates that parents are aware that their child 

has homework. Your signature does not mean that the homework has been completed. The Diary and 

homework will then be brought back to school for the teacher to check. 

Finally, if you are still unsure how the Homework Diary is to be used, please feel free to see your child’s 

teacher. 

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DISCIPLINE POLICY: 

Student Code Of Conduct 

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, 

in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1Timothy 4:12 

‣ Principle 1 

Students have the right to feel safe and secure in the school environment, free from 

intimidation, bullying and harassment, and to be treated with love, justice and equity 

according to the Scriptures. Students have the responsibility to behave in a considerate 

and thoughtful manner, and to treat others with love, justice and equity. 


Students have the right to work and play in an environment free from interference or damage to 

personal property. Students have the responsibility to respect all property, including that of other 

students, and to do nothing that would harm another's well-being. 


Students have the right to receive Biblical counsel and correction in love when needed 

from members of Staff. Each student has the responsibility to receive Biblical counsel and 

correction when needed from members of staff. 


Students have the right to be valued and treated with respect. Courtesy, consideration 

of others, co-operation and honesty are essential to the proper functioning of a Christian 

community. Each student has the responsibility to treat others with respect and 

courtesy, to be honest and co-operative in all aspects of College life, and to respect 

authority. 


Students have the right not to be exposed to harmful substances, influences or immoral 

behaviour in the school environment. Each student has the responsibility not to behave 

in a manner that could negatively influence others. 


Parents have the right to expect that their child will be treated fairly, reasonably and 

consistently by the Principal and Staff in the implementation of the Code of Conduct 

and to expect that their children will be educated in a loving and disciplined environment 

in which love for God and others is encouraged. Parents have the responsibility to support 

the College in its efforts to maintain and positive teaching and learning environment, 

and to provide a loving and disciplined home environment in which love for God and others is 

encouraged. 


Teachers have the right to be able to teach in an orderly and cooperative environment. 

Students have the right to learn in an orderly and co-operative environment and to be able 

to develop their God-given talents and abilities. Teachers have the responsibility to 

maintain an orderly and co-operative environment. Students have the responsibility to 

develop their God-given talents and abilities for His glory and to do nothing that would 

prevent others from learning. 

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Discipline Procedures and Sanctions 

In an effort to ensure that these principles are outworked in the life of the college: 

• Teachers will apply appropriate sanctions that follow from the Biblical Principles outlined above. 

• The College considers that Christian discipline is achieved by training in godliness. Godly training 

does not eliminate the need for corrective discipline, rather it forms the context in which corrective 

discipline can most helpfully take place. Corrective discipline seeks to: bring about reconciliation 

among members of the College community; restore the student who has erred and bring freedom 

from guilt; and maintain the purity of the College. 

• Discipline, properly motivated and applied, is an act of love. It is never intended to be a punitive 

measure applied in isolation from motives of love and care for the individual, rather disciplinary 

measures are applied for the good of the student and his or her ultimate well-being. 

• Sanctions are graded in severity with the emphasis on students being accountable and learning 

to take responsibility for their behaviour. 

• Sanctions may include: 

‣ Demerits 

‣ Discussions between student and teacher 

‣ Discussions between student and appropriate coordinator 

‣ Discussions between student and Head of Primary 

‣ Discussions between student and Chaplain 

‣ Withdrawal from Class 

‣ Sent to another class 

‣ Yard Duty 

‣ Detention (lunch or after school) 

‣ Parental Contact 

‣ Student Behaviour Progress Card 

‣ In-house suspension 

‣ Suspension 

‣ Expulsion 

If a student does not comply with any reasonably and clearly communicated instruction, or 

infringes College rules, then sanctions will be applied as follows: 

A. Classroom/Specialist Discipline Procedures 

• In a single 42min specialist class lesson, when a student receives 3 demerits for a classroom 

misbehaviour (e.g. inappropriate talking, disturbing other students, wasting time, disruptive 

behaviour etc.) they will be asked to leave the classroom and report to the Head of Primary’s 

office. (If the Head of Primary is unavailable, then the appropriate coordinator will be contacted) 

• Where the nature of the classroom misbehaviour is of a significant nature (e.g. blatant rudeness, 

defiance, cheating, swearing, aggression, physical or verbal bullying, graffiti or vandalism, breach 

of safety, intentional misuse of equipment, incl. computers etc.) the student will be asked to leave 

the classroom without warning and report to the Head of Primary’s office. (If the Head of Primary 

is unavailable, then the appropriate coordinator will be contacted) 

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After a student is sent to the Head of Primary the student will not be permitted to return to the 

next scheduled class of the one they have been removed from unless appropriate restitution has 

taken place (for either the accumulation of minor offence or automatic removal). 

If a student is removed from class on three occasions by any specialist teacher in a term or 

receives 3 detentions in a school week (Monday to Friday) the student will receive an after school 

detention. The parent will receive notification via ‘after –school’ detention form which requires a 

parent to sign and return to the college. 

Unwillingness to comply will result in an in-house suspension. 

DOGS AT SCHOOL: 

Parents are welcome to bring dogs to school when delivering or collecting children as long as they 

adhere to the following guidelines: 

• All dogs must be on a leash at all times, and must not roam on the oval. 

• Only 'family friendly' dogs should be brought to school. If your dog has any history of snapping at or 

biting anyone, it should not be brought to school, or at least not taken out of the car. 

• An appropriate 'pooper scooper' should be brought with the dog. 

• If you are planning on being at school for an extended time, please do not bring your dog with you. 

• Please be sensitive to the fact that some parents and children are not comfortable around any kind of 

dog. Please keep dogs out of high traffic areas. 

EARLY DEPARTURES: 

Parents frequently need to take their children out of school for medical, dental or family reasons. In the 

event of this needing to occur, the following procedure should be followed to ensure good 

communication and safety of the child: 

1. A note should be sent to the classroom teacher, indicating the time the parent intends to collect 

the child and the reason for the early departure. 

2. If someone other than a parent is to collect the child, this must be specified in the note. 

3. Primary students should be collected from the classroom by the parent. 

If the class is at another activity when the parent comes to collect their child, parents should seek 

assistance from the General Office. In the case of no notification being provided in advance, parents 

should proceed to the General Office for assistance. 

Please note: students participate in a variety of activities throughout the day, and it can sometimes take 

several minutes to locate a number of children in different classes around the school. 

EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (EMA): (See Appendix 6) 

EMAIL: 

To enhance communication between school and home, parents are encouraged to email staff where 

appropriate. Please note, email should not be used for urgent matters. Please allow three working days 

for a staff member to respond to your email. The Parent Email Policy as well as Primary Staff and 

Administration Staff email addresses are listed in Appendix 7. 

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EXCURSIONS: 

Every Primary class is involved in an excursion program. Parents are advised of the details of the 

excursion via an ‘Excursion Notice’. This is usually sent home one week prior to the excursion. 

Please note: When students wear casual clothes on excursions, clothing should be modest, with 

jewellery and hair standards as per uniform requirements. 

FAMILY DIRECTORY: 

The Waverley Christian College Family Directory is distributed to all College families early in Term 1. 

The Directory lists names of all enrolled students, parents, addresses and home phone numbers. The 

Directory is prepared and distributed solely for the convenience of, and use by, families of Waverley 

Christian College. The Directory is not to be used for canvassing, sales or soliciting business. 

Details from this directory are not to be distributed to any person or company outside of the 

College. It is useful for personal contact with families in your child's class or for arranging car-pooling 

etc. 

Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate information at the time of printing, no responsibility is 

taken for errors or omissions. Please amend details in your copy as changes become known throughout 

the school year. 

Should you prefer your family details not be included in the Directory, you must notify the 

General Office in writing in the first week of Term 1. 

FEEDBACK: 

Families are encouraged to give feedback on how things are developing at the College. WCC greatly 

values letters, emails, newsletter returns and phone calls from parents. All comments are taken very 

seriously and it is the College’s desire that parents feel that their concerns are heard, even if they do not 

always result in the parent’s requested action taking place straight away. Parents are asked to keep the 

feedback flowing – it is so important to build the College community together. 

FLOODING: (underpass/roadway) 

Parents, if your child/ren walk or ride to and from the College, please advise them not to attempt to cross 

through any underpass or roadway flooded by the creek after heavy rain. Instead, ask them to return to 

the College and call home from the General Office. 

FIRST AID: (see also MEDICINES) 

If students are ill in class time their teacher will send them to the office. The staff or School Nurse will 

then attend to their needs in the Sick Bay. If treatment of a more serious nature is required, the School 

Nurse will provide details of the injury/illness on a medical bracelet that will be placed on the student’s 

wrist. If students come to school with an injury, sore throat, or other complaint, they are expected 

to bring from home any dressing or medication they may need during the day. 

Crutches are loaned for a day to students who are unable to weight bear, should they require it 

for longer, than it is the responsibility of the parents to hire it from the Chemist. 

FUNDRAISING: 

The only fundraising activities that take place in the College are those that are part of official school 

activities. 

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HATS: 

An official school hat must be worn by all students in Terms 1 and 4 during recess and lunch. Hats also 

need to be worn during P.E classes conducted outside in Terms 1 and 4 and during any outdoor 

activities (including camps and excursions). Hats are optional after school. 

HEAD LICE MANAGEMENT: 

From time to time, students at the College are found to have head lice. When this is the case, the parent 

will be contacted and asked to keep the child at home until the lice has been effectively treated and 

eradicated. Head lice treatment alone is not always effective. After treatment with a head lice product, 

the most effective step is to remove every single nit (egg) from your child’s hair. If any nits are missed, 

there is a possibility that they could be still alive and re-infest the head. The cycle then starts again. 

Some useful tips: 

• Check your child’s hair weekly 

• Keep your child’s hair tied up or have the hair cut short 

• Use hairclips to hold back strands of hair 

Simple steps to treatment: 

• Treat hair if lice are detected & repeat treatment in 5 days 

• Condition dry hair (easier when slippery) 

• Hold thin strands up to light (daylight or torch), looking especially at first 3cm from the roots. 

They are easy to miss. 

• Slide eggs off with fine comb or tweezers (or Robi comb) 

• Ensure ALL NITS are removed. The cycle will repeat if even one live nit is missed 

• Check other siblings and/or notify anyone who has had head to head contact with them 

• Do not share combs or articles of headwear with anyone 

• Wash all bedclothes, toys etc 

See Appendix 8 for further treatment information. 

HOMEWORK: 

See Curriculum Guide for comprehensive Homework policy. 

Rationale 

Regular homework is a valuable part of the learning process and contributes to the development of 

sound study habits. It teaches students tot ake responsibility for their own learning and time 

management, and promotes parent involvement with the school and the student by the sharing of 

knowledge through discussion. 

Parents should make allowance for children who are slower workers as well as those who are able to 

complete homework in a short period of time. Students should not be satisfied with a minimum effort 

and especially the more capable student needs to be encouraged to go beyond what is expected. 

Teachers may provide enrichment activities for individual students at their discretion. Regular homework 

habits help children increase their working pace but those who work more slowly should leave enough 

time for other activities. Therefore, if parents believe that homework is too much or too difficult for their 

child, they should feel free to contact the child’s teacher and discuss this matter. Special tasks and 

research for projects will replace reading when necessary. Projects will be completed at school. No 

homework will be set during school holidays. 

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Prep 

15-20 minutes – 4 nights per week 

Year 1 

Approximately 20 minutes – 4 nights per week 

Year 2 


Year 3 


Year 4 


Year 5 


Year 6 


English as a Second Language Students 

• Reading to and with your child on a daily basis is beneficial. 

LEAPS Students 

• Students may be given homework programs. The LEAPS teacher will liaise with parents and 

classroom teachers. 

HOUSE AND SCHOOL CAPTAINS: 

The House Captains elected for 2011 are: 

Finney (Gold): 

Spurgeon (Blue): 

Tyndale (Green): 

Wycliffe (Red) 

Jesse Plunkett 

Jasheel Reddy 

Caitlin Lim 

Nicholas Neil 

Hayley Richmond 

Nathan Landsmeer 

Klara Zammit 

Jeremy Ting 

The School Captains for 2011 are: 

School Captains: 

Michelle Chiu 

Obed Wallis 

HOUSES: (see also MERITS) 

Points earned and every Scripture said counts for house points. There is also competition in athletics, 

swimming, basketball, netball, bat tennis, cross-country and sometimes other sports, which add to points 

for the house competition. Houses are: Finney (Gold), Spurgeon (Blue), Tyndale (Green), Wycliffe 

(Red). The Musiquest held every second year also contributes to house points. 

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IMMUNISATION CERTIFICATE: 

The Immunisation Certificate is a school entry requirement for all children from Prep to Year 6 in Victoria. 

The Immunisation History Statement can be obtained from the Australian Childhood Immunisation 

Register (ACIR) on 1800 653 809. 

In addition to the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) and the Immunisation Service of 

Local Councils, from 1 January 2010, certificates may also be issued by a doctor. The doctor must sight 

relevant documentation as evidence of Immunisation in order to produce the certificate. 

Immunisation is not compulsory, but it is compulsory by law to provide the certificate, which states 

whether or not your child has completed the childhood immunisation course. 

In the event a child is not immunised due to parental objection, the certificate will need to indicate this 

information from the immunisation provider. 

INFORMATION PACK: 

The information pack is located on the College website. It contains information to assist all College 

families to prepare for the new school year. 

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOLS 

(ICAS) Formerly: University of NSW English/Mathematics Competition (UNSW) 

ICAS English/Mathematics/Science Competition is held on an annual basis and is undertaken by 

students in Years 3 to 6, and conducted on the school premises. Results are made available to parents. 

ICAS website describes the competition as broad-based so that is appeals to students of all abilities, yet 

it accurately identifies gifted and talented students. 

All students in Years 3-6 will participate in all tests. 

ICAS Science Competition – 8 th June 

ICAS English Competition – 2 nd August 

ICAS Maths Competition – 16 th August 

KOORONG KIDS BOOK CLUB: 

Waverley Christian College participates in a book club called Koorong Kids. Each term, every primary 

student is given a catalogue from which to choose books, CDs, DVDs that they would like to purchase. 

LATENESS: 

It is important that children realise that punctuality is a valuable character trait. If a student is 

unavoidably late to school, a note from a parent should be brought. Students late to school will need to 

report to the General Office. The office staff will issue a late pass in the diary as a record. Frequent 

lateness (e.g. once a week on a regular basis) will necessitate a letter from the teacher and an interview 

with the classroom teacher. Continued lateness will then necessitate an interview with the relevant 

Primary Co-ordinator or the Head of Primary. 

It is requested that parents do not drive through the car park to drop students off if arriving late to school. 

Once school has started, the car park area becomes a basketball / netball court, and is used by the PE 

staff for a number of different games and PE activities. Students who arrive late at school should be 

dropped off in the car park to the left of Gate 3 and then walk to their classroom. 

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LEAPS: 

LEAPS is an acronym for Learning Enrichment And Program Support. 

In LEAPS, the individual learning needs of children at each end of the learning spectrum are assessed 

and addressed. In Primary LEAPS a variety of programs are offered. The Macquarie Tutoring Program 

runs for children who need a little assistance with their reading. Spelling assistance is offered for 

children. Numeracy groups also conducted, where children can re-learn basic numeracy concepts in 

small groups. The LEAPS department also diagnostically assesses students in the Primary School and 

the Kindergarten, and works with classroom teachers and parents to maximise children’s learning. 

Chess Club is organised by the LEAPS staff as an education enrichment program. In addition, selected 

children are sent to “Gateways” (Gifted and Talented Enrichment Ways) programs and LEAPS staff 

liaise with classroom teachers about the learning needs of highly capable students. 

The LEAPS staff are: 

LEAPS Teachers 

Educational Psychologist 

Speech Pathologist 

Integration Aides / 

Literacy Aides 

Mrs Sharron Woolfe 

Mrs Susan Brabin 

Mrs Lisa Burchett 

Mrs Lyn Smith 

Mrs Anne Langham 

Mrs Linda Leigh 

Mrs Mary Caviedes 

Mrs Anne Butler 

Mrs Anita Jones 

Mrs Dianne Thatcher 

The LEAPS Program has always been well-supported with numerous parent volunteers, but always 

needs more assistance. Last year, fifty students received help through the MULTILIT program. Full 

training is provided for volunteers. If you are able to offer assistance, please contact Sharron Woolfe, 

Susan Brabin or Lisa Burchett on 9871 8600. 

LEAVING THE COLLEGE: 

If your child is leaving the College at any stage, a Term’s written notice is required. In lieu of such 

notice, a Term’s fee is payable. 

LIBRARY: 

The Library houses a collection of over 17,000 items including books, charts and other resources. Every 

Primary student is given a Library card at the start of the year that is kept in the Library. It is the 

student’s responsibility to return items on time. The computer will not allow students to borrow whilst 

they have overdue books. Primary students (Prep – Year 4) will not be permitted to borrow books 

from the Library unless they have their cloth library bag with them. 

LITERATURE FROM HOME: 

As a general rule, secular books, magazines, pamphlets and CD ROMS are not to be brought into the 

school. Please check with your child’s teacher if unsure. DVD’S and CD’s are to be treated the same 

way. 

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LOCKERS: 

Each student is assigned with a locker in their classroom. Students only need to take home books that 

they need to do homework in. 

Lockers should reflect orderliness. Frequent checks are conducted by the classroom teacher. 

LOST PROPERTY: 

Everything a student brings or wears to school must be named. Then, if it is lost, there’s a very good 

chance it will be returned to its owner. Otherwise, a fine will have to be paid to the teacher aide in 

charge to retrieve an unnamed item from Lost Property, which is located in the storeroom at the end of 

the Primary wing (P9). Lost Property is open from 3.15pm – 3.45pm Monday – Friday. A roster 

consisting of Teacher Aides will be responsible for Lost Property. Lost Property items may be advertised 

in the Principal’s Newsletter. See the General Office staff to fill out the required form. 

LOTE: 

In 2011, Primary students in Years 3 to 6 will be offered experience with two languages – Indonesian 

and French. 

Not only will students be introduced to these languages, they will be exposed to the culture and lifestyles 

of people in these language groups. 

It is the College’s intention to further explore the probability of offering Chinese as a LOTE subject in the 

future. 

LUNCH AND RECESS: 

Students are given approximately 5 minutes at the beginning of recess and 10 minutes at the beginning 

of lunch-time to enable them to eat their morning tea/lunch. Facilities for heating food are not 

provided. Students are seated around the garden beds in the courtyard and are supervised by teachers 

during this time. On days of extreme temperature (hot or cold), or if wasps pose a threat, students are 

permitted to eat in their classrooms. 

When Primary children forget to bring their lunch, a teacher will provide cheese and biscuits. They are 

required to bring a payment of $2 to the class teacher the following day. (Parents are notified via an 

‘Emergency Lunch’ slip if lunch has been provided.) 

LUNCH ORDERS: 

Lunch Orders are provided to students by the local milk bar at Knoxgate Shops. These are available 

every day for all students and staff. Please note: there is no canteen available at the College. See 

Forms for the 2010 Price list. 

MEDICAL REPORT: 

Families new to the College need to complete a Confidential Medical Report. Current families returning 

the following year are sent a Confidential Medical Verification Report in Term 4 to confirm their 

child/ren’s medical details. This yearly check ensures that teachers have the most current information 

available. Any queries should be directed to the School Nurse. 

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MEDICINES: 

If children suffer from asthma, they need to have a spare puffer (with their name on it) in the Sick Bay. If 

children need to take medicine e.g. Antiboiotics/Analgesics e.g. Nurofen/Panadeine at school please 

ensure that their name is on it and that clear written instructions are also provided. Please put a note in 

the child’s diary. We ask that medication be given to the General Office who will then pass it on to the 

school nurse (Mrs Dorothy Sim). 

Please provide eyedrops/antihistamines if your child has hayfever symptoms. 

Please check the expiry date on all medications and label with your child’s name. All medications that 

are brought to school need to be kept in sick bay. There have been medications found on the school 

ground with no names (dangerous to young children). Please label your child’s medication, especially 

Asthma Puffers. 

MERITS: 

The use of a merit system greatly decreases the number of demerits issued. Merit charts vary from 

classroom to classroom, but essentially, merit points or stickers serve to reinforce desirable behaviour 

and are an excellent training tool. Merits contribute towards House Points. 

MOBILE PHONES: 

Mobile phones may not be used by students at school. Calls to and from parents during the day should 

be made via the telephone in the General Office foyer. Mobile phones seen or used during the school 

day will be confiscated and passed to the Head of Primary for collection at the end of the day. 

MONEY: 

Should children need to borrow money in an emergency (including for phone calls), the classroom 

teacher will help out. Any borrowed money must be repaid to the classroom teacher on the next school 

day. 

MUSIC: 

Kids on Keyboards: 

Students in Years 3 – 6 participate in the “Kids on Keyboards” Music program. One of the two music 

sessions per week is assigned to the keyboard program. 

At school the children will be using a “Kids on Keyboards” book each week. The cassette contains all the 

music the children will be learning, with the tutor explaining just how each piece should be approached. 

Please note that this is not a substitute for private music lessons. The purpose of the course is for 

the children to see that music is fun and to give each child basic skills and musical knowledge. It will 

also give you an idea of how enthusiastic your child is and to see if he or she really does want to learn 

the piano in the future. The course is not a Christian based program and so at times there may be 

material that you need to check. 

Recorder: 

The children also learn the recorder from Years 3 – 5. Each Primary school child is asked to practise 

recorder or keyboard 3 days a week for a minimum of 5 minutes. 

A practice chart is placed in their Music book and this is to be filled in whenever they practise (only one 

square per day) and initialled by a parent. This forms part of each child’s assessment of half-year and 

end-of year. 

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MUSIC LESSONS (PRIVATE): 

All students who have enrolled in the private Music program for 2011 will receive the details of their 

weekly lesson in the first week of school. Lessons will start in the second week of school. Students will 

be notified of their room and the time of the lesson. It is essential that existing students are re-enrolled 

so that their place is kept. Enrolment forms for existing or new students are available from the General 

Office. 

All instrumental lessons are held in the Music facility and students are asked to be on time. (See 

Appendix 11). 

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM – LITERACY and NUMERACY 

(NAPLAN): (previously AIM testing) 

Students in Years 3 and 5 are required to participate in the NAPLAN testing. This assessment will take 

place during the 10 th – 12 th May, 2011. 

Results from the NAPLAN are made available to parents and provide an indication of how their child is 

progressing and where their child could benefit from greater challenges or further support. 

OPEN DAY: 

The College Open Day, held each year, provides an excellent opportunity for existing and prospective 

families to see the College in operation. All parents are encouraged to attend the Open Day if possible, 

as it provides a unique opportunity to interact with your child’s learning environment. Your attendance 

helps to strengthen the sense of community and build confidence and trust between parents and 

teachers. 

PARENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCHOOL: 

Parents are required to provide written communication (a note) with the classroom teacher on a number 

of issues, including: 

• student absence, student being late to school or student leaving the school property before 3.15pm 

• incorrect school uniform, including sports uniform 

• health issues, where a student cannot participate in the regular program 

• where a teacher or the School Nurse is required to administer or oversee student medication 

PARENT ETIQUETTE: 

The College greatly values relationships with its parents and actively encourages parental involvement in 

school activities. The College recognises that parents have the primary responsibility before God for the 

training and nurture of their children and the College seeks to support parents in this role. 

However, parents need to be mindful that for classes to operate effectively, certain etiquette needs to be 

observed. Parents are asked to refrain from entering classrooms without permission, interrupting 

classes, peering through classroom windows or any other behaviour that would distract children and 

disrupt the classroom. Parents are also asked not to ring staff at home on school business. 

Parents are most welcome to attend Chapel services and school assemblies. However, they are asked 

to refrain from talking to other parents while these events are in progress. 

Parents are also requested, particularly at drop off and pick up times, to refrain from noisy conversation 

immediately outside classroom windows. 

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PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS: 

Parent/Teacher Interviews are conducted in Terms 1 and 3. This is an excellent opportunity for parents 

to meet their child’s teachers and establish a positive working relationship with them. The emphasis of 

the Term 1 interview is for teachers to meet parents and gain insight into the student. In Term 3, 

teachers provide additional feedback and discussion on Mid-Year reports. Interviews run for 

approximately 10 minutes with teachers. Teachers are instructed to adhere to strict time limits so that 

parents are not kept waiting for interviews. If interviews run overtime by even a few minutes, there is a 

compounding effect that can result in chaos! Interviews are conducted throughout the day (8.00am – 

8.00pm) so there is no school for Primary students on Parent/Teacher Interview days. Due to the 

necessary time constraints on Parent/Teacher Interview Day, parents and teachers may schedule a 

further interview for a later date to discuss matters of more significant concern. 

It is the College’s expectation that all families attend Parent/Teacher Interviews, not only for feedback on 

student progress, but also to strengthen the sense of community amongst parents and teachers. The 

parent/teacher relationship is a vital one and every effort should be made to strengthen and develop it. 

Otherwise, it can become far more difficult to resolve issues when they arise. 

PARTY INVITATIONS: 

No private party invitations should be distributed at school to avoid those not invited feeling hurt and 

excluded. We would suggest that parents post invitations to the children invited. Addresses and phone 

numbers can generally be found in the family directory. 

PRIMARY CHOIR: 

The Primary Choir is open to students in Year 3-6. Miss Michelle Perera conducts the Choir and runs 

rehearsals each Tuesday from 3.30pm – 4.30pm. 

PRIMARY ORCHESTRA: 

The Primary Orchestra rehearses each Wednesday afternoon from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. All students 

learning an instrument at school for 12 months or more are required to attend orchestra. Students who 

learn an instrument outside the school are welcome to join the Primary Orchestra also. For more details 

please contact Mrs Marilyn Harrison. 

PRIMARY TIMBREL: 

The Primary Timbrel is open to girls in Years 3 – 6. Ms Meagan O’Neill leads Timbrel and runs 

rehearsals at lunch time on selected days. 

PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTERS: 

If parents wish to submit an item for inclusion in the Newsletter, please call in to the General Office for a 

special form. This will assist in making sure the item includes all the necessary details. All items are 

subject to the Principal’s approval and must be submitted by noon Wednesday. 

The Principal’s Newsletter is distributed each Friday via e-mail. In 2011 families not receiving the 

Newsletter via e-mail may download it from the website or collect it from the General Office. 

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PRIVACY ACT: 

Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 

1. The College collects personal information, including sensitive information about students and 

parents or guardians before and during the course of a student’s enrolment at the school. The 

primary purpose of collecting this information is to enable the College to provide schooling for your 

child. 

2. Some of the information we collect is to satisfy the College’s legal obligations, particularly to enable 

the College to discharge its duty of care. 

3. Certain laws governing or relating to the operation of schools require that certain information is 

collected. These include Public Health and Child Protection laws. 

4. Health information about students is sensitive information within the terms of the National Privacy 

Principles under the Privacy Act. We ask you to provide medical reports about pupils from time to 

time. 

5. The College from time to time discloses personal and sensitive information to others for 

administrative and educational purposes. This includes to other schools, government departments, 

medical practitioners, and people providing services to the School, including specialist visiting 

teachers, (sports) coaches and volunteers. 

6. If we do not obtain the information referred to above we may not be able to enrol or continue the 

enrolment of your child. 

7. Personal information collected from students is regularly disclosed to their parents or guardians. 

On occasions information such as academic and sporting achievements, student activities and 

other news is published in the School newsletters, magazines, etc (includes photographic and 

video images). 

8. Parents may seek access to personal information collected about them and their child by 

contacting the School. Students may also seek access to personal information about them. 

However, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where 

access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, where access may result in a 

breach of the College’s duty of care to the student, or where students have provided information in 

confidence. 

9. As you may know the School from time to time engages in fundraising activities. Information 

received from you may be used to make an appeal to you. We will not disclose your personal 

information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent. 

10. We may include your contact details in a class list and School directory. If you do not agree to this 

you must advise us now. 

11. If you provide the College with the personal information of others, such as doctors or emergency 

contacts, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the School 

and why, that they can access that information if they wish and that the College does not usually 

disclose the information to third parties. 

RE-ENROLMENT: 

A Re-Enrolment form is required annually (mid year). The information that families supply will enable us 

to keep our enrolment database up-to-date and assist us in evaluating the number of places in each year 

level we can offer to families on our Waiting List for next year. 

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Please note: It is a condition of re-enrolment that students are willing to comply with the following: 

Each student should be committed to regular and active involvement in a local church; honestly 

endeavour to abide by all the College regulations; refrain from any drug taking; impure or obscene 

language, and immoral behaviour; and respect authority without being critical or fault-finding. Students 

are expected to maintain Christian standards of honesty, to strive to be of unquestionable character 

throughout their enrolment; to dress in a neat clean and modest manner, and be well groomed. (College 

Handbook) 

REPORTS: 

Mid-Year student reports are handed out on the last day of Term 2, and End of Year reports are posted 

to parents in December. 

The Commonwealth Government requires all Australian schools to report student achievement (for 

students in Years 1 to 10) relative to the child’s peer group. A summary of the number of academic 

grades achieved by students in a year level for each subject studied in that year level will be available 

(upon request) to parents. Parents need to request the summary in writing from the College. This may 

be in the form of a letter addressed to the Director of Studies (Mr Allister Rouse) (not a note in the Diary), 

or via email (reports@wcc.vic.edu.au). Please include your child/ren’s names and year level(s). 

REPORT READING: 

Reading your child’s report can bring many emotions to the fore. Anticipation, pride, disappointment, 

anxiety, can all play their part in the way parents react. It is worth keeping in mind that the emotions 

experienced by parents are also felt by the student who will be hyper-sensitive and ready to react 

defensively. 

A school report, however, is not the definitive measure of your child’s abilities or your worth as a parent. 

Reading the report should be an occasion for celebration of what has been achieved as well as the 

opportunity to reflect on work habits and set goals for the future. Setting a pattern of constructive 

support will help make report time a productive and positive experience that will help your child make 

progress at school. 

• Find the positive aspects of the report and highlight them by praising your child for real 

achievements 

• Go over the grades without over-reacting to poor results. Engage your child in a discussion by 

considering questions like: Did you find the work difficult? What stopped you from getting better 

results? Have you discussed your difficulties with your teacher? 

• If results are cause for concern, first of all examine homework habits. Does your child do regular 

homework, every night? How do you know? Is long enough spent on homework? Is there a 

quiet place for homework, free of interruptions? Are there too many extra curricular 

commitments? 

• If you know your child works hard and still is not making progress, ask for an appointment with 

the teacher to find out what can be done. Sometime it can be productive to have your child 

present at this meeting. 

• Don’t look for quick fixes. Success in schoolwork comes from a combination of factors, like long 

hours of application, attentiveness in class, mastery of learning techniques, motivation to do well, 

interest in the subject. 

• When you feel you have enough information, agree on attainable goals for the next report. 

These may include improved behaviour in class, completing homework, a percentage increase in 

an achievement grade, always being equipped and prepared for class, higher grades for effort. 

Decide on a realistic number of goals and discuss how these goals can be met. Write down the 

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agreed plan and pin a copy where your child can see it. Include regular milestones for discussion 

and review. 

• Many children who fall behind at school feel powerless. By giving them tools for learning, we 

also give them the confidence that, with properly directed effort, they can succeed. Small 

successes will bring about incremental improvement. 

• Not every child will be a genius, but every child is capable of making the effort to learn. If your 

child is already a hard worker, look at ways of working smarter. Accept that most students get 

average marks and demanding A’s is unrealistic. 

SCHOOL START BONUS: 

The State Government’s School Start Bonus has been introduced to assist the parents/guardians of 

Prep and Year 7 children in meeting the start-up costs of school. The $300 School Start Bonus per 

student cash payment voucher is available to the parent, from the student’s school, prior to the end of 

the school year before the commencement of Prep or Year 7, for the following new school year. The 

cash payment voucher will be redeemable at most Australia Post Office outlets from the middle of 

January, so parents will be able to purchase required school items prior to the commencement of the 

school year. 

Eligible parents/legal guardians do not need to make a claim. The school will be able to issue a cash 

payment voucher to the parent at the end of the 2010 school year. The cash payment voucher will be 

redeemable at Australia Post Office outlets from the 10 th January 2011. If you, as a parent/guardian, 

believe that you are eligible and have not received the payment voucher, then you should enquire 

directly at the General Office. 

SCRIPTURE MEMORISATION: 

Each month a passage of Scripture is issued to students for memorisation. The College values this 

practice as it helps us to serve God and be obedient to His will. (Ps. 119:9-11). Teachers and parents 

are encouraged to learn the Scripture passage with the children, to set a good example. Students are 

encouraged to recite the passages to a teacher who will then grant ten House points. The passage 

must be recited by the end of the following month in order to qualify for House points. 

SITE PLAN: 

See Appendix 12 for a site plan of the College. 

SUN PROTECTION: 

To protect children from the sun’s UV rays, Waverley Christian College has a hat as part of the uniform. 

Hats must be worn Terms One and Four whenever children are outside during the school day. They do 

not have to wear it to or from school. It would be wise for students to bring their own sunscreen lotion. 

SPECIALIST TIMETABLE: 

The Specialist Timetable is provided to let you know when your child will need articles such as Art 

smock, recorder, Phys Ed uniform and swimming gear, Chapel offering, etc. 

SPORTS STORE: 

Sports equipment is available for borrowing at lunchtimes only. The borrower is responsible for returning 

equipment to the Sports Monitor at the end of lunchtime. Students must care for the equipment as if it 

were their own. Losses or damages must be reported to the Sports teacher. Students will be allowed to 

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borrow equipment as long as they abide by the rules clearly displayed in the Sports Store. Each 

classroom will have their own supply of the minimum sports goods that children can borrow. 

SUPERVISION ON STUDENT FREE DAYS: 

The College appeals to parents to make appropriate arrangements for their children on student free 

days. This may involve taking time off work or organising for another family to look after your children. 

The Child Protection Act does not specify a particular age when children may be left at home on their 

own, as the level of maturity and responsibility of children of the same age can vary significantly. 

However, it is the view of the Department of Human Services (Child Protection) that leaving children 

aged under 12 years old on their own all day is unacceptable. In fact, if any harm was to occur to a 

child left without adequate adult supervision, the Department would prosecute the parents. 

SWIMMING: 

All students in the Primary school participate in Swimming lessons for one term. Students will only be 

exempt from the Swimming program if a medical certificate is issued by a doctor. 

The College understands that a percentage of children have regular swimming lessons which are often 

at other centres. The ratio of student to teacher can sometimes be as low as 1:4. 

Others are involved in squad training. The College is in constant communication with the swim school 

and have spoken to Good Life Swim School (formerly known as King Club), Wantirna about ensuring 

that children are in their appropriate level or group and that stronger swimmers are extended. If you or 

your child feel that they are not in the correct swimming group, please discuss this with your class 

teacher and they will in turn talk to the swimming teachers. This does not guarantee that there will be a 

change, but simply that your child’s level will be re-evaluated. 

Students are transported by hire bus to the pool. Each child is required to bring a plastic bag containing 

a towel, thongs or sandals for Prep - 2, (sports uniform) socks and runners for Years 3 – 6, Navy WCC 

one- piece bathers for girls and navy WCC swimming shorts for boys, goggles (optional). These are all 

placed in their College PE bag. 

Girls may wear the Navy WCC Rash Vest and girls WCC swimming shorts on top of their bathes. Boys 

may wear the WCC Rash Vest with their WCC Swimming Shorts. 

There will be a two year phase in period for the new swimwear and all students will be required to have 

the official WCC swimwear by 2012. During this phase-in period previous swimwear requirements will 

also be acceptable. 

There is a guarantee of a minimum of 7 lessons in the levy charged to parents. This levy includes 

admission, swimming instructors and transport. 

Lessons are usually 45 – 50 minutes duration. Swimming instructors are provided by the pool facility. 

Students are billed for swimming lessons and bus hire on their school account. 

This swimming program is a great introduction or supplement to what children are likely to be doing 

outside of school. Group sizes are approximately 8-10 per instructor. This enables the school to keep 

fees to a minimum. 

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UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS (Students): 

Each student’s appearance reflects upon the College. Consequently, the College’s dress code reflects 

standards of decency and acceptable presentation. The most effective way to achieve an appropriate 

standard of dress within the School context is by the wearing of a uniform. 

Christian young people should not be a stumbling block through immodest or untidy dress. Parents are 

required to see that students have sufficient items of uniform so that it is never necessary for a student to 

wear soiled, damaged or non-uniform items to College. Hair is to be groomed in a neat and appropriate 

manner. Shoes are to be well-polished. 

Uniforms must be worn without exception during College days and travelling to and from the College. 

Uniforms may be worn outside school hours, but they must be complete. Students in incorrect uniform 

are required to present a signed note from their parent to their teacher explaining the reason for being 

out of school uniform. Such occurrences should be rare and only in unforeseen circumstances. 

Variations to dress code: Students are given an ‘Attention to Dress code’ notice. Prompt 

attention to the request is greatly appreciated. 

Summer/Winter Dates: Summer uniform is to be worn during Terms 1 & 4 and Winter uniform is to be 

worn during Terms 2 & 3. Exceptions: At the beginning of Terms 2 and 4, either uniform can be worn 

for the first two weeks depending on the weather. 

Excursions: Normal uniform is required unless the nature of the excursion suggests otherwise, eg. 

snow trips. Excursion forms will let you know if casual dress is acceptable. 

The official College uniform suppliers are Lowes and Buxwear. Those items not supplied by Lowes or 

Buxwear are available from the College Uniform Shop. Please find below a listing of the College’s 

uniform requirements. To avoid variations in school uniform it is necessary to purchase specified items 

from Lowes, Buxwear or the College Uniform Shop and not other stores. 

Lowes – Shop 1001A, Knox Ozone Shopping Centre, 425 Lt Burwood Hwy, Wantirna Sth – 9800 3611 

Buxwear – 8/169 Cheltenham Rd, Dandenong – 1300 888 798 

Miscellaneous: 

All articles of the uniform, including shoes and socks, should bear the name of the owner. No 

responsibility can be taken for unnamed articles. 

(a) Jewellery: 

No jewellery, other than wrist-watches may be worn with the College uniform. Girls with pierced 

ears may wear a plain gold or silver stud or sleeper (non-decorative). NOTE: Only one sleeper or 

stud is allowed per ear lobe. 

(b) 

Hair: 

Boys: 

Girls: 

Hair should be off the collar and ears. Fringes should be above the eyebrows. Hair 

should be evenly layered. No variations or extremes, including bowl cuts, flat tops and 

number 1 crew cuts or dyeing of hair are permitted. Gel may be used to keep hair in 

place, but not for ‘spiking’ hair. 

Fringes are to be off the eyebrows. Shorter hairstyles must ensure that hair is off the face 

and off the shoulders. Longer hair may be worn ‘half-up, half-down’. If hair is longer than 

shoulder length it must be tied back with any of the following: 

a) royal blue satin scrunchies and towelling rings 

b) royal blue ribbon or royal blue/brown/black elastic 

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The following accessories may be used in addition to the above: 

c) royal blue or silver clips, or brown combs 

d) royal blue hair bands – horseshoe style (plastic or fabric) or fine nylon ribbed 

Extremes in hairstyle as well as excessive braiding and plaiting of hair are not permitted. 

Dyeing of hair is also not allowed. 

(c) Make-up: 

No make-up is to be worn. Only clear nail polish is permitted. 

(d) Dress: 

Dresses and skirts are to be worn at the appropriate length i.e. kneecap to be fully covered when 

standing. 

(e) Shirts: 

Shirts should be tucked in at all times. 

(f) Bags: 

Only the official school and sports bags are to be used. 

School bags and sports bags are not to be decorated with stickers or labels of any type. 

(g) Hats: 

All Primary students must wear the official hat during recesses, lunchtimes, outdoor P.E and outdoor 

excursion in terms 1 and 4 in summer uniform. Hats are optional after school. 

(h) Summer uniform: 

Girls: 

Boys: 

School dress, Peter Pan collar 

Blue WCC jumper 

White socks – short (fold-over top style) 

Black lace-up traditional school shoes – no high heels 

School hat Universal Pixie 

Grey shorts, semi-tailored 

White short-sleeved open-necked shirt 


Grey socks – short fold over top style, royal blue/yellow stripes 

Black lace-up traditional school shoes 

School hat Universal Flat Top 

(i) Winter uniform: 

Girls: 

Boys: 

Blue/gold plaid pinafore 

Lemon blouse ‘Peter Pan’ collar 


Black lace-up traditional school shoes – no high heels 

White socks - long, knee-hi (fold-over top style) or navy tights 

School trousers, - college grey 

White shirt – long sleeved 

WCC Tie 


Grey socks 

Black lace-up traditional school shoes 

Belt – traditional black or grey (optional) 

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A wet weather jacket, navy blue, waterproof with tuck in hood, may be worn to and from the College 

on cold days. 

(j) Sport/Physical Education: 

Girls: 

Boys: 

Shorts – navy 

WCC Polo-shirt 

White Socks – sports, covering the ankle (not anklets or bobby socks) 

Runners – predominately white lace up (minimal coloured trim) 

Bathers – Navy WCC one-piece (College Uniform Shop only) 

WCC Tracksuit 

Optional Items 

WCC Girls Swimming Shorts (College Uniform Shop only) 

WCC Rash Vest (College Uniform Shop only) 

Shorts – navy 

WCC Polo-shirt 

White Socks – sports, covering the ankle (not anklets or bobby socks) 

Runners – predominately white lace up (minimal coloured trim) 

Bathers - Navy WCC Swimming Shorts (College Uniform Shop only) 

WCC Tracksuit (College Uniform Shop only) 

* Footwear worn in the Gymnasium must be either white soled, or if coloured soled, it must be nonmarking. 

For example, Lynx runners coloured soles are guaranteed to be non-marking. 

Note: All students are required to wear their Phys Ed uniform to school on days when Phys Ed or 

swimming is timetabled (there is no need to bring summer or winter uniform). 

(k) Art: 

Primary Art Smocks 

The art smocks are available to order through our College Uniform shop. 

Please note that art smocks purchased from stores such as Target, Big W and K-Mart are not 

suitable and only Theldon Art smocks are permitted. These art smocks are long sleeved, waterproof 

(not plastic), elastic around neck and cuff of sleeves; with a washer attached to wipe their hands on. 

(See Appendix 4) 

UNIFORM SHOP: 

The College Uniform Shop operates in the Secondary Wing Room S3 each Wednesday from 8.00 – 

9.00am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm. 

VICTORIAN ESSENTIAL LEARNING STANDARDS: 

Teachers at Waverley Christian College are in the process of reviewing the courses of study and 

progressively incorporating aspects of VELS into the curriculum. 

VISITORS: 

All visitors to the College are to sign in at the General Office and wear a visitor’s pass. Only visitors on 

legitimate business will be issued with a visitor’s badge. Visitor’s badges will not be issued to exstudents 

or friends of students for the purpose of socializing during recess and lunchtimes. Ex-students 

wishing to visit staff members should have pre-arranged this with the staff member(s) concerned and 

need to sign in at the General Office. These procedures have been put in place to ensure the safety and 

well being of all students. Staff will approach visitors not wearing a badge and ask if they can be of 

assistance. 

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VOLUNTEERS: 

Early in Term 1 an Invitation to ‘Join the Ranks’ is sent to all families. See Appendix 14. The College is 

very thankful for all the parents who volunteer their time to assist in the school. In a growing school 

community, we aim to ensure that our environment is as safe as possible. Therefore, all parent 

volunteers are required to sign in at the General Office and obtain a visitor’s badge to wear whilst on the 

premises. 

WCC WEBSITE: 

The College’s website can be found at www.wcc.vic.edu.au and contains lots of useful information about 

the College. 

WEATHER: 

Hot: 

Parents are advised that the Victorian Department of Education makes no provision for the closure of 

schools during days of extreme heat. However, children in Prep to Year 4 may be collected by parents 

(should they so desire) at the beginning of lunchtime (12.06pm), if the forecast temperature is 36 o C or 

higher. Children will not be permitted to phone home to be collected during hot weather. An absence 

note should be provided when children have been taken home early by parents. Removal of siblings in 

Years 5 and 6 at the same time is not encouraged, as these classes are air conditioned. Students are 

allowed to bring plain water in a plastic bottle into class. 

Wet: 

On declared wet weather days, students will be kept inside during recess and/or lunchtime and 

supervised by a teacher. Students will not be permitted to leave their classroom without teacher 

supervision. 

WORKING BEE: 

Every family is required to attend one Working Bee each year. Rosters are distributed at the beginning 

of each year, or can be collect from the General Office at any time. If you are unable to attend your 

rostered day, please contact the General Office to arrange a new day. If you are unable to attend for the 

entire year, $100 maintenance levy will apply. 

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Appendices

Appendix 1 


Policy on Anaphylaxis 

Values 

Waverley Christian College believes that the safety and wellbeing of children who are at risk of 

anaphylaxis is a whole school (Kinder-Year 12) responsibility. The whole school is committed to: 

• Provide as far as practicable a safe and healthy environment in which children at risk of 

anaphylaxis can participate equally in all aspects of the whole school’s programs and 

experiences. 

• Raise awareness about allergies and anaphylaxis amongst the whole school 

• Involving parents/guardians, to minimise risk by assessing risks, developing risk 

minimisation strategies and management strategies for their child. 

• Ensure all staff members and other relevant adults have adequate knowledge of allergies, 

anaphylaxis and emergency procedures. 

• Facilitate communication to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at risk of 

anaphylaxis. 

Purpose 

The aim of this policy is to: 

• Minimise the risk of an anaphylactic reaction occurring while the child is in the care of 

Waverley Christian College. 

• Ensure that staff members respond appropriately to an anaphylactic reaction by initiating 

appropriate treatment, including competently administering an EpiPen. 

• Raise the whole school awareness of anaphylaxis and its management through education 

and policy implementation. 

This policy applies when a child diagnosed as being at risk of anaphylaxis by a qualified medical 

practitioner is enrolled at the College. It applies to children enrolled, their parents/guardians, staff, and 

whole school. 

It also applies to other relevant members of the community, such as volunteers, relief personnel and 

visiting specialists. 

Anaphylaxis Management Policy/Procedures 

The College shall: 

• Develop an Anaphylaxis Management Plan in consultation with the student’s parents, for any 

student who has been diagnosed by a medical practitioner as being at risk of anaphylaxis, 

including the type of allergy or allergies the student has. 

• The Anaphylaxis Management Plan must be in place as soon as practicable before the child 

commence school/kindergarten or as soon as diagnosed if the student is already enrolled. 

• Conduct an assessment of the potential accidental exposure to allergens and develop a risk 

minimisation plan in consultation with staff and the parents/guardian of the student. 

• Ensure that staff responsible for the child/children at risk of anaphylaxis attends anaphylaxis 

management training every 3 years. 

• Ensure that all staff and all relieving staff are aware of symptoms of an anaphylactic 

reaction, the student at risk of anaphylaxis, the students’ allergies, EpiPen and anaphylaxis 

action plan of student. 

• Ensure that staff know the EpiPens/medications for those children are kept in sick bay/kinder 

office in their respective slots or kits identified with photo name and action plan. 

• Ensure that at least one staff member trained in anaphylaxis management is present and is 

aware that they are responsible for the administration of an Epipen in an emergency. 

• Ensure that no student who has been prescribed an EpiPen is permitted to attend the whole 

school or its programs without that EpiPen. 

• Ensure parents/guardians are aware of this policy, and provide access to it on request. 

• Encourage ongoing communication between parents/guardians and staff regarding the 

current status of the students allergies, this policy and its implementation. 

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• Display an ASCIA generic poster called Action plan for Anaphylaxis in a key location at the 

school/kindergarten, for example, in the children’s classroom, the staff room, sick bay 

(College), Kindergarten Office. 

• Review of the student’s individual management plan in consultation with the 

parents/guardian 

1) annually 

2) if the student’s medical condition changes 

3) immediately after a student has an anaphylactic reaction 

Parents/guardians of a child at risk of an anaphylaxis shall: 

• Inform staff, either on enrolment, before commencement of school/kindergarten or on diagnosis 

of their child’s allergies. 

• Discuss prevention strategies with the kindergarten/school. 

• Provide staff with copies of anaphylaxis action plans with up to date photographs, signed and 

developed with consultation by medical practitioner to use the Epipen in line with this action 

plan. 

• Regularly check the Epipen expiry date. 

• Notify the staff of any changes to their child’s allergy status and provide a new anaphylaxis 

action plan in accordance with these changes. 

• Communicate all relevant information and concerns to staff – any matter relating to the child’s 

health. 

• Comply with the whole school policy that no child who has been prescribed an Epipen is 

permitted to attend school/kindergarten or out of school/kindergarten activities without that 

Epipen. 

This policy has been adopted by Waverley Christian College according to the guide lines set out by the 

Dept. of Health Services Victoria. 

Full details of this policy, implementation, management and prevention strategies are available on 

request. 

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Appendix 2 


Policy Document 

BULLYING POLICY 

RATIONALE 

Waverley Christian College takes the view that any form of bullying or harassment is 

unacceptable. Bullying is a breach of the Student Code of Conduct. Every member of the 

school community has a right to feel safe, nurtured and valued. The College seeks to reinforce 

the values of care and consideration for others, to be respectful of each individual and to be a 

witness to these Christian values, not only in the school community but also in the broader 

community. This document provides information and strategies that the College will use to 

address any issue of bullying. 

BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE 

Any form of bullying is completely contrary to the Scriptures. Christians are to be concerned 

about the well being of others (Philippians 2:3-4) and to act in a manner towards others that 

reflects love, kindness, patience and gentleness (Galatians 5:22-23). 

Any acts of hatred, jealousy, discord, provocation and intimidation are not acceptable 

(Galatians 5:20,21,26). 

Christians are to love their neighbour as themselves (Galatians 5:14). 

WHAT IS BULLYING? (In the context of the school community) 

Bullying is the deliberate psychological, emotional and/or physical harassment of one 

student by another (or a group) occurring at the College or in transit between the 

College and home. Bullying causes harm and pain to others; is systematic and 

repeated; and involves an abuse of power. 

Bullying may take many forms and can include: 

• Picking on others. 

• Making hurtful, sexist and racist comments. 

• Any form of physical violence such as hitting, pushing or spitting. 

• Making suggestive comments or other forms of sexual abuse/harassment. 

• Forcing others to act against their will. 

• Verbal threats of aggression against property or possessions. 

• Using put-downs, belittling others' abilities and achievements. 

• Using offensive names, teasing or spreading rumours about others or their family. 

• Acts of vandalism. 

• Deliberately excluding a student from College activities or other friends. 

• Face to face setting, behind a person’s back, via mobile phones or computer. 

BULLYING IS NOT TOLERATED AT WAVERLEY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. 

As a caring Christian community, the College: 

• Expects a high standard of behaviour at all times. 

• Is committed to striving to provide a safe and caring environment for everyone, where 

the right of every person to be free from all forms of bullying is observed. 

• Encourages and positively reinforces behaviour which is courteous and considerate. 

• Has a policy for detecting, preventing and dealing with bullying. 

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• Is educating the students about issues relating to bullying behaviour. 

• Offers support to all students through our pastoral care system and the pastoral care 

role of all teachers. 

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU ARE A WITNESS TO BULLYING? 

There is a risk that you can become the victim, or be labelled as a “dobber”, but we 

need to work together if we are to be effective: 

• We know that you care enough to want to do something. 

• If possible, you could intervene as the bullying occurs by simply saying, "cut it out", 

"leave him/her alone", "quit it". This is very useful if you have influence with the bully: 

e.g. are older, a friend, a team captain, a House Captain or a School Captain. 

• If you cannot act immediately, it is important to report the incident to someone you trust 

as soon as you can. Alternately you may wish to make an anonymous report that will 

advise of a troublespot, a bully or a victim. 

• Offer support and friendship to the victim. Encourage the victim to get help through staff, 

family or church. 

• The person you report to could be your parents, school captain, teacher, Head of School 

or Principal. Your privacy is important, so raise this when you report the incident. We will 

not involve you without your permission. 

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU ARE BULLIED? 

As the victim, you are the one who should take action most strongly: 

• Try to ignore the bullying or brush off small incidents so that the bully is unaware 

that he is causing distress. 

• Try not to retaliate by becoming a physical or verbal bully yourself. If you show that 

you are not upset, the bully may stop. 

• Tell the bully to "quit it" or "get lost" or "cut it out". 

• Laugh it off, use humour. 

• Don't be afraid to talk about it with your friends or family. 

• Leave the area and go directly to a responsible adult. 

• Talk to some of the other students at school. They may help you decide how to handle 

the situation. 

• Establish a friendship network. 

• Be smart about avoiding high-risk places and times. 

• Always report what is happening – the bully relies on your being silent! 

There are many adults at the College who want to help you too; perhaps you could talk to your 

teachers, your Head of School, Principal, Chaplain or email bullying@wcc.vic.edu.au . They 

can help you decide how to handle the situation and they can take action. The staff at the 

College are committed to following up reports of bullying and endeavouring to ensure 

that children and young people feel safe within the school community. 

Bullying is not "ok". Do not tolerate bullying - it is too important not to report. 

Remember, we are on your side. We take bullying seriously and want to stop it, but we 

need you to report incidents otherwise we do not know and cannot help. 

A tradition of silence is a barrier to be broken down. As a member of Waverley Christian 

College it is not only your right to not have it happen to you, but it is your responsibility to report 

bullying, regardless of the circumstances. 

To say nothing sends a silent message to the bullies that they can get away with it. 

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CONSEQUENCES 

There must be clear consequences for bullying, and if a student is found to be bullying, then he 

or she will expect some of the following responses or sanctions: 

• Written records being kept on the student's file. 

• Warnings accompanied by a formal letter to the student and his/her parents. 

• Monitoring behaviour by use of the card system or Diary. 

• Consultation with parents. 

• Reparations for any damage caused. 

• Detentions. 

• Referral to the Head of School and/or the Principal. 

• Counselling and behaviour modification 

• Exclusion from privileges. 

• Suspension from School, resuming only on the condition that a formal contract is signed 

undertaking to cease all bullying behaviour. 

• Expulsion. 

Those who bully or harass others are themselves in need of help. This could be by way of 

assistance with behaviour modification strategies, counselling and the provision of very clear 

boundaries. 

WHAT CAN PARENTS DO? 

If parents are concerned that their child is being subjected to bullying, they should contact their 

child’s teacher / co-ordinator without delay. Remember, if we don’t know about it, we can’t help. 

WHAT TEACHERS MUST DO 

1. Teacher to investigate bullying incident thoroughly – interview victim, offender and any 

witnesses. Teachers must take detailed notes. 

2. Teacher must write up ‘bullying incident’. (use Record of Conversation Form) Pass 

copies to Chaplain/Co-ordinator and Head of School. (Principal may be given copy if 

deemed necessary by Head of School). 

3. After investigation, victim and offender are brought together, if appropriate, by Head of 

School. Offender to apologise to victim (verbally). Victim is given an opportunity to 

express how they felt when being bullied by the offender. Offender is also required to 

write an apology which must be checked by either teacher, Chaplain or Head of School. 

4. Teacher (in consultation with Co-ordinator or Head of School) to decide on appropriate 

sanction for the offender (refer to Discipline Policy – sanctions). 

5. Parents to be contacted. 

6. Involve Chaplain to provide counselling for both the offender and victim. 

7. All documentation to be photocopied and placed in student’s classroom file and file in 

General Office. 

Note: Teachers need to send a strong anti-bullying signal to their students through the 

formulation of classroom rules that reflect the College’s “No Bullying” policy. 

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DISCIPLINE POLICY 

OFFENCE 

SANCTION 

Bullying 

Refer to Bullying policy. 

There must be clear consequences for bullying, and if a 

student is found to be bullying, then he or she will expect 

some of the following responses or sanctions: 

• Written records being kept on the student’s file. (General 

Office & Classroom) 

• Warnings accompanied by a formal letter to the student 

and his/her parents. 

• Monitoring behaviour by use of the card system or diary. 

• Letter of apology to the victim. 

• Consultation with parents. 

• Reparations for any damage caused. 

• Detentions 

• Referral to Co-ordinators, Chaplain and the Head of 

School and/or the Principal. 

• Counselling and behaviour modification 

• Exclusion from privileges 

• Suspension from school, resuming only on the condition 

that a formal contract is signed undertaking to cease all 

bullying behaviour. 

• Expulsion. 

Those who bully or harass others are themselves in need of 

help. This could be by way of assistance with behaviour 

modification strategies, counselling and the provision of very 

clear boundaries. 

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Complaints Procedures 

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS 

Appendix 3 

Waverley Christian College welcomes suggestions and comments from parents and takes seriously 

complaints and concerns that may be raised. This information sheet will show you how to use our 

complaints system. 

A complaint will be treated as an expression of genuine dissatisfaction that needs a response. 

We wish to ensure that: 

• Parents wishing to make a complaint know how to do so 

• We respond to complaints within a reasonable time and in a courteous and efficient way 

• Parents realise that we listen and take complaints seriously 

• We take action where appropriate. 

“How should I complain?” 

When you contact the College, ask to speak to the person best able to deal with your complaint. Be as 

clear as possible about what is troubling you. 

Members of staff will be happy to help. It is generally best to start with the person most closely 

concerned with the issue – for example, raise classroom or subject matters with the classroom or 

subject teacher. They may be able to sort things out quickly, with a minimum of fuss. However, if this 

is not the case, you are encouraged to take the matter to a more senior member of staff, for example, a 

Co-ordinator, Head of Primary or the Principal (The Principal would normally only be involved if the 

situation is still unresolved after having discussed the matter with the Head of Primary). 

“I don’t want to complain as such, but there is something bothering me” 

The College is here for you and your child, and we want to hear your views and your ideas. Contact a 

member of staff, as described above. 

“I am not sure whether to complain or not” 

If as parents you have concerns, you are entitled to raise them. If in doubt, you should contact the 

College, as we are here to help. 

“What will happen next?” 

If you raise something face-to-face or by telephone, it may be possible to resolve the matter 

immediately and to your satisfaction. 

If you have made a complaint or suggestion in writing, we will contact you within five working days, to 

respond to your concerns and explain how we propose to proceed. 

In many circumstances, the person you contact will need to discuss the matter with a colleague and 

consider it further before responding. You will be given a date by which time you will receive a 

response. If a detailed exploration of the issue is needed, a letter or report will be sent to you as quickly 

as possible. This will tell you of the outcome of your complaint. It will explain the conclusion, the 

reasons for it, and any action taken or proposed. 

“What happens about confidentiality?” 

Your complaint or concern will be treated in a confidential manner and with respect. Knowledge of it will 

be limited to the Principal and those directly involved. The Chairman of the College Council may also 

need to be informed. It is the College’s policy that complaints made by parents should not rebound 

adversely on their children. 

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We cannot entirely rule out the need to make third parties outside the school aware of the complaint 

and possibly also the identity of those involved. This would only be likely to happen where, for 

example, a child’s safety was at risk or it become necessary to refer matters to the Police. You would 

be fully informed. 

While information relating to specific complaints will be kept confidentially on file, we would point out 

that anonymous complaints might not be pursued. 

Action, which needed to be taken under staff disciplinary procedures as a result of complaints, would be 

handled confidentially within the College. 

“What if I am not satisfied with the outcome?” 

We hope that you will feel satisfied with the outcome, or at least that your concerns have been fully and 

fairly considered. 

If you are not satisfied, the Principal will offer to refer the matter to the Chairman of the College Council. 

Alternatively, you may wish to write directly to the Chairman. The Chairman will call for a full report 

from the Principal, and will examine matters thoroughly before responding. This may result in a positive 

solution, but if it does not, the Chairman will invite you to a meeting. You may wish to be supported by 

a friend, but legal representation would not be appropriate at this stage. 

The College is a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria. Whilst the Association 

does not have jurisdiction over the College, its School Operations staff are able to provide a neutral 

perspective for both the parents and the College. 

The school recognises and acknowledges your entitlement to complain and we hope to work 

with you in the best interests of the children and young people in our care. 

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Appendix 4 


Complaints Procedures 

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS 

Any Problems, Concerns or Complaints? 

If so, the College would like to hear. 

How do I make a complaint? 

• By talking about it – or by writing it down if you find that easier. 

• You can do it by yourself, or as part of a group, or through your parents. 

To Whom? 

• To anyone on staff. 

Does it matter what the issue is? 

• No, it can be a big problem or a small one. By discussing it, you may come up with some positive 

ideas. 

What will happen next? 

• If possible, the staff member will deal with it in person. If not, he or she will go on your behalf to 

someone who can help. 

Do others have to know? 

• If you are worried about confidentiality, tell the staff – they will understand. 

Even if you find the issue hurtful or embarrassing, don’t worry – it will only be discussed by 

staff who can help you. 

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Appendix 5 



COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE POLICY 

RATIONALE 

Waverley Christian College provides access to the Internet for students. The College provides computer 

facilities for its students essentially for educational purposes related directly to their courses of study. 

The College’s computer facilities are not provided for social or recreational purposes. This is not the 

role or responsibility of the College. In choosing to use College computer facilities, students are on trust 

to adhere to these principles. Further, no student may ever use College computer facilities for illicit 

purposes, for purposes of fraud or deception, or to create or call up material that could give offence. 

The development of on-line resources for the purposes of supporting and extending students’ learning 

is considered to be an advantage to them. Teacher-directed and independent research activities 

undertaken by students have the potential to broaden their outlook and understanding of issues, and 

provide them with up-to-date information relevant to the curriculum. 

The College does, however, recognise that the Internet contains material inappropriate for school and 

student use. Whilst care is taken to ensure that students will use the Internet for positive educational 

outcomes, including blocking and screening known objectionable sites, the College cannot guarantee 

that students will not find ways to access offensive or inappropriate materials. 

The College reserves the right to monitor all files, email and Internet activity taking place on the 

College’s computer network. 

In summary, students are on trust to: 

• Use College computer facilities for educational purposes. 

• Never use the computer facilities to do anything illegal, fraudulent or deceptive. 

• Never create or access offensive materials intentionally. 

• Never use chat-rooms except by special arrangement with your teacher who has organised it for 

specific educational purposes. 

• Pay for all personal computer printing. 

• Never use another student’s log-in and password and keep their own password confidential. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

• Library Computers may be booked for use only outside regular lesson/study times and the Library 

Staff will be responsible to ensure that where there is heavy demand, a fair system of allocating 

usage time is developed. Students wishing to make such a booking must sign a declaration that 

they understand this policy and undertake to abide by it. All personal computer printing is on a userpay 

basis. 

• Internet access and usage of College computer facilities is an integral part of the school curriculum. 

Improper use will result in the suspension of access at any time by the class supervising teacher or 

other member of staff. Repeated or severe misuse may also result in further disciplinary action 

being taken by the College. 

• A student will only be allowed to access the Computer and Internet upon receipt of a consent form 

signed by both the student and a parent or guardian. 

• The following are deemed, by example, as acceptable uses of the Internet within the College: 

- To research material for specific class projects 

- To supplement course materials and information 

- To research career choices 

- To undertake quality self-discovery activities related to, eg a hobby (only if the computer 

you are using is not required by another student for legitimate educational purposes). 

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COMPUTER & INTERNET RULES 

Students are not to use the Internet for unacceptable uses. In general, this includes downloading, 

viewing, copying or uploading any material that is illegal, obscene, pornographic, dangerous or 

offensive. 

In particular, a student must not: 

• Obtain, view or send messages or files containing sexually explicit images or words or coarse 

language. 

• Send or obtain any material, information or software in violation of a State or Commonwealth law. 

The software available for students’ use on the school network is all legally licensed. It is illegal to 

bring software from home and install it on either the network or individual classroom computers 

without the appropriate licence. Students must not install any programs on any computer in the 

College. 

• Similarly, no student may alter any computer settings without permission. This includes 

screensavers, wallpapers, desktop themes, etc. (Some programs require certain computer settings 

and, should these need to be changed, students will be trained to do so.) 

• Access other students’ work folders or access, alter or delete their files. 

• Bring food or drink near any of the computers. 

• Use any files on floppy disks which have not been properly virus checked. Any students’ home 

computers should have reasonably up-to-date virus checking software installed before copying files 

onto floppy disks and using them on school computers. 

• Divulge details such as home addresses, phone number, personal details, about themselves or 

others via e-mail or other modes, unless approved by a teacher. 

• Agree to meet with someone you have met on-line. 

• Infringe on copyright or plagiarise materials found on the Internet. 

• Buy or sell goods over the Internet. 

• Attempt to gain unlawful access, obtain passwords to or interfere with any other computer system. 

• Download from the Internet any music or video clips without the specific permission of a teacher. 

• Use the Internet to send or receive emails without the specific permission of a teacher. 

Any student who inadvertently accesses inappropriate, threatening or offensive material is to 

immediately switch off the computer screen and notify the class teacher or librarian. 

The Internet contains a vast amount of resources, but not all the information available on it has been 

properly vetted or subjected to the review processes which generally occur with material published in 

more traditional formats. Students should, therefore, be aware that information obtained on the Internet 

may or may not be correct and hence must apply discretion in their use of it. The critical assessment of 

material is a vital research skill which students should aim to develop. 

Students should at all times be mindful of their responsibility to use computing resources wisely and 

thoughtfully. They should respect the rights and feelings of others and display appropriate etiquette and 

manners. Their actions should uphold the aims and good name of the College. 

Improper use of the internet or computing facilities will result in the offending student being barred from 

using those facilities either temporarily or permanently by the College. 

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Appendix 6 

Application for the Education Maintenance Allowance 

Application forms 

Application forms are available from your school. A separate application is required for each school if 

you have children attending different schools. 

First instalment 

You are required to complete an Education Maintenance Allowance Application Form, available from 

your child’s school for the first instalment of 2011 by 28 February 2011. 

Second instalment 

If you were paid the EMA for the first instalment and your child is enrolled at the same school for the 

second instalment, you will not be required to complete a new application for the second instalment. 

If you did not apply for the EMA in the first instalment, you must submit the second instalment 

application to the school by 5 August 2011. 

If you transfer your child after the 1 st Term Census Day (28 February 2011) and prior to or on 5 

August 2011, it is your responsibility to reapply at the new school for the second instalment. 

Submission of application forms 

You are required to submit your application to the school by 28 February 2011 for the first instalment. 

You are required to submit an application for the second instalment by 5 August 2011, unless your child 

remains enrolled in the same school and you were paid the first instalment of the EMA. 

Note: The Department will not accept late applications. 

Schedule of payments 2011 

Instalment Portion payable to Primary school* Secondary school* 

One Parent $ 80.50 $ 161.00 

School $ 80.50 $ 161.00 

Parent $ 34.50 $ 69.00 

School $ 34.50 $ 69.00 

Total $ 230 $ 460 

*Student year level (or age for ungraded and special school students) will form the basis for calculating 

the amount payable to parents and schools. 

Direct Deposit (EFT) payment option: 

EFT payments can only be made to the parent’s nominated bank account (for parent’s choosing the 

EFT payment option). 

Parents must be advise the school if they change their nominated bank account during the year. 

Cheque payment option: 

Cheques payable to parents will be sent to the school for distribution. Parents must advise the school if 

they change their address during the year. 

All queries relating to eligibility and payments of the EMA should be directed to the General 

Office at school. 

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Appendix 7 


Parent Email Policy 

GUIDELINES 

INTRODUCTION 

The College recognises the importance of an appropriate level of communication between home and 

school. Good communication helps to build positive relationships between parents and teachers. 

Currently, parents and teachers communicate with each other via: the student diary, letters, telephone 

calls and interviews. 

As a staff, we believe that communication between home and the school can be further enhanced by 

the use of email. You will find a list of staff email addresses attached. 

Whilst email has some tremendous advantages, it can, however, be both misused and overused and 

become a master rather than a servant. A great danger of email is that it tends to replace personal 

contact and so weaken relationships rather than strengthen them. Nevertheless, if is used wisely, it can 

be an effective means of communication. 

Consequently, I have drafted some guidelines that will hopefully allow for the benefits of email to be 

realised without some of its disadvantages being experienced. 

GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS EMAILING TEACHERS 

1. Email should generally be used for simple, straightforward issues. More complex issues are best 

resolved face to face. However, it may be appropriate for an email addressing a more complex 

issue to be sent as background to a request for an interview. 

2. Parents should use email only as necessary and not for requiring a regular report on a child’s 

progress. 

3. Parents should not expect an immediate response to an email. Teachers will be trying to provide an 

initial acknowledgment/response within two working days. 

Please note: This time frame may need to be extended for part time staff who may only attend the 

College for one or two days per week. 

4. The use of email does not replace the use of the school diary, which should be regularly checked by 

parents. 

5. Parents are asked to safeguard their email accounts so as to minimize their unauthorised use. Any 

student attempting to masquerade as a parent would have their enrolment in the College reviewed. 

6. Teachers’ email addresses are not to be added to any ‘group’ email list. Emails should only relate 

to official school matters, be student/subject specific. No ‘junk’ mail please. 

7. Teachers’ email addresses are only for the use of the College community and are not to be passed 

on to anyone outside the College community. 

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Primary Staff Email Addresses 2011 

Philip Baird baird.p@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Rebekah Barker Barker.r@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Peter Belousoff belousoff.p@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Scott Black black.s@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Susan Brabin brabin.s@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Lisa Burchett burchett.l@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Elizabeth Cadman cadman.e@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Christine Chisholm chisholm.c@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Ann Donker donker.a@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Katarina Drisch Drisch.k@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Rebecca Elliott elliott.r@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Nathan Hale hale.n@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Catherine Halliday Halliday.c@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Marilyn Harrison harrison.m@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Sandra Herrmann herrmann.s@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Ian Hooper hooper.i@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Jenni Jackson jackson.j@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Sharon Jones jones.s@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Carmen Lang lang.c@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Amanthi Lynch lynch.a@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Elise Marsh marsh.e@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Lorraine McGregor mcgregor.l@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Adam Messenger messenger.a@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Heather Newhook newhook.h@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Yvette Nowell nowell.y@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Janice Ong ong.ja@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Ramona Ponting gunn.r@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Peter Read read.p@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Abbi Seed seed.a@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Lyn Smith smith.l@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Margaret Suter suter.m@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Irene Thai Thai.i@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Sonia Vengust vengust.s@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Samuel Wade wade.s@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Linda Waddell waddell.l@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Catherine Wishart wishart.c@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Sharron Woolfe woolfe.s@wcc.vic.edu.au 

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Andre Yeo Yeo.a@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Other Staff Email Addresses 2011 

Rhonda Andrews Chaplain andrews.r@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Ian Bawden Head of Secondary bawden.i@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Gillian Brown PA to Bursar brown.g@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Mark Crnkovic Deputy Head of Secondary Crnkovic.m@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Colleen Dunis Bursar dunis.c@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Tricia Godfree General Office Manager godfree.t@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Vivienne Hale Administrative Assistant hale.v@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Linda Hutchison Enrolment Officer hutchison.l@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Bree Lambert Accounts Payable lambert.b@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Kit Law Payroll Officer law.k@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Karen Magrath Principal's PA magrath.k@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Tracey McGlashan Daily Organiser mcglashan.t@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Adam Messenger Deputy Head of Primary Messenger.a@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Peter Nash Chaplain nash.peter@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Joanne Ng Accounts Payable ng.j@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Helene Oh Accounts Receivable oh.h@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Ken Provis Head Of Primary provis.k@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Debbie Roditis General Office Assistant roditis.d@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Allister Rouse Director of Teaching and Learning rouse.a@wcc.vic.adu.au 

Peter Sheahan Principal sheahan.p@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Dorothy Sim School Nurse sim.d@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Joanne Sutton PA to Head of Primary sutton.j@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Jin-Ai Teo Accounts Manager teo.j@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Tricia Godfree PA to Head of Secondary tremain.d@wcc.vic.edu.au 

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Appendix 8 

Robi Comb Puts An End To Head Lice 

Besides the flu, Pediculus Humanus Capitus is probably the most common parasite in the 

Western World and affects hundreds of thousands of families each year. 

More commonly known as Head Lice, this parasite has a life cycle of around 40 days and, 

being a prolific breeder, lays about 200 eggs (called Nits), which take 7-9 days to hatch. The 

insect gets its nourishment by sucking the blood of its host; often leaving the pierced skin 

inflamed, itchy and irritated. Despite the myth, Head Lice are not deterred by cleanliness – 

they prefer it. Well-groomed and maintained hair attracts Lice just as readily as unkempt and 

dirty hair. 

Lice are easily contracted by close physical contact and are a major problem in children from 

the ages of 3 to 13. Head Lice have been around for centuries, and have just as long been 

treated with various remedies. 

More recently, these treatments have ranged from chemicals, such as DDT, through to special 

shampoos treated with doses of insecticides. The problem faced now is that the insects have 

built up resistance to the chemicals we use on them, and whilst increasing the potency of the 

shampoos used, the treatments are becoming less effective on the Lice and more harmful on 

the people. (Do not use Head Lice lotion if there are no Lice) 

The Robi Comb is a chemical free and user-friendly electronic Lice killer powered by a 1.5V 

battery. Thanks to its unique patented design, the Robi Comb only harms Head Lice, and is 

completely safe for use by adults and children from 3 years of age. 

When a louse comes in contact with the Robi Comb, an electronic circuit is activated. This 

causes a minute electrical discharge to be unloaded which kills the parasite. (Due to the 3 

dimensional design of the Robi Comb, the combing unit does not come into contact with the 

scalp). 

Robi Comb works effectively on most hair types, and when used in accordance with the 

instructions will effectively stop the breeding cycle by killing the Lice as they enter onto the 

host, and by killing the parasites as they hatch. 

Because of the safe nature of the Robi Comb, the unit can be used as often as required with 

no side effects, therefore ensuring it is an effective preventative treatment if used two to three 

times a week. 

The Robi Comb is available from local chemists and pharmacies and comes with a 12-month 

full warranty. 

For further information, please contact ToLife Technologies on 08 9350 5688. 

(See also “Head Lice Info Sheet” – Info Pack WCC) 

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PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS 2011 

Director: Mrs Marilyn Harrison - Ph: 9871 8625 (BH) 

E-mail: harrison.m@wcc.vic.edu.au 

Existing students must re–enrol to ensure a place in 2011 

P = 

INSTRUMENT 

Private 

T = 

Two per 

Class 

BG = 

Beginner 

Group 

G = 

Group 

Cello, Years 3 - 12 P T 

Clarinet, Years 3 - 12 P T BG G 

Drum, Years 1 - 12 P T 

Flute, Years 2 - 12 P T BG G 

Guitar, Years 3 - 12 P T BG G 

Oboe, Years 4 - 12 

P 

Piano, Years 1 - 12, Classical/Modern 

P 

Piano Improvisation - AMEB Grade 2+ 

P 

Saxophone, Years 3 - 12 P T 

Singing, Years 2 - 12 

P 

*Theory, AMEB Years 3 - 12 P G 

Timbrel, Girls Years 3 - 6 

G 

Trombone, Years 2 - 12 

P 

Trumpet, Years 2 - 12 P T 

Viola, Years 3 - 12 

P 

Violin, Years 1 - 12 P T BG G 

FEE OUTLINE 

• Theory of music - This class prepares for AMEB exams 

• Private Lesson - $27.50 per lesson (30 minutes) 

• Two in a Group Lesson - $17.00 per lesson (30 minutes) 

• Three in a Group Lesson - $12.00 per lesson (30 minutes) 

• Timbrel Lessons - $50.00 per term (40 minutes) 

All lesson fees are payable per term in advance. An account will be issued at the 

beginning of each term by the music teacher. Fees are to be paid 7 days from the account 

being issued. Please write the student’s name and 2011 school year level (eg. Yr 8A) 

beside the required instrument and tick P for Private, T for Two in a class, BG for Beginner 

Group or G for a group lesson. 

Some categories are only available for private lessons. Please refer to the options 

printed above. Group lessons are dependant on number of students available and 

level of ability. Lessons are conducted on the premises of Waverley Christian 


Enrolment/Re-enrolment Form Private Music Lessons, 2011 

I acknowledge that I have read the Policy Document for Private Music Lessons (see Policy Document) 

and I would like to enrol/re-enrol my child/children for private tuition for the following instruments 

Students Name 2011 Grade Instrument P T BG G Present Lessons 

If the student is new to the music program, please state any previous history in music: 

Preferred time(This is not guaranteed) _______________________________________ 

Parent’s Signature _________________________________________ Date __________ 

Phone _____________________ Email _______________________________________ 

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INSTRUMENTAL, SINGING & THEORY LESSONS 2011 

Set out below is the policy for private instrumental/vocal/theory lessons. Please read it, sign the 

form titled PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS 2011 to acknowledge that you understand the policy, and return 

the signed portion to Mrs Harrison, Music Department. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT CURRENT 2010 MUSIC STUDENTS MUST RE-ENROL TO BE GIVEN TUITION IN 2011 

• Each student will receive one instrumental/vocal/theory lesson per week for the minimum 

of half an hour. The music teacher may request a student has 45 minute lessons. These 

are sometimes needed for advanced students. OPTIONAL 20 minute private lessons 

may be available for beginners. 

• If your child is enrolled in a group lesson, the half hour will be shared by an agreed 

number of students. However, students in a group lesson are encouraged to commit to a 

group for the year. It is always a problem if someone ceases to have lessons as it leaves 

the other students to pay more. 

• Instrumental group classes who commenced in 2009 for orchestral and instruments. eg. 

flute, clarinet, violin, cello, brass & guitar etc will now be able to choose to either continue 

in those groups or have private lessons. New beginner groups will be formed for 2010. 

These groups depend on whether there are enough enrolments for each group. 

• Lessons will be charged in advance on a term-by-term basis. The account is payable 7 

days after receiving the invoice from the teacher. The charged rate is set by the school 

and is $27.50 per half-hour for a private lesson in 2011. A shared lesson will be $17.00 

per half hour lesson. A group of 3 will be $12.00 per half hour lesson. Group theory 

lessons will be charged according to the number in the class and a surcharge will be 

included for marking and preparation time. 

• Lessons missed due to teacher absence will either be made-up or not charged for. This 

is to be negotiated by the student’s music teacher. 

• Lessons that are missed due to an excursion will not be included in the account if the 

excursion is known at the beginning of the term. If an excursion is not known at the 

beginning of the term and is included in the account, then a make up lesson will be given. 

This may be with others who are also owed a lesson. 

• For all excursions that are not acknowledged in the account, please advise your child’s 

music teacher and let them know ASAP IN ADVANCE that your child will be attending an 

excursion. 

• All group lessons will be charged for regardless of whether or not your child is in 

attendance. This is due to the fact that the teacher still takes the lesson with the other 

students in the group. 

• Lessons missed due to family holidays taken during, at the beginning or at the end of 

the term will not be reimbursed. If you schedule a family holiday during the school term, 

please take into account the fact that you will still be paying for the student’s missed 

lessons. 

• One lesson missed due to student illness only will be made-up providing the teacher is 

notified before the lesson. Depending on the time available, the make-up lesson may be 

with others who are also owed a lesson. Please note that this does NOT include group 

lessons. If there is a serious illness, please contact Mrs Harrison. 

• All students are required to remember their lesson time. Music teachers do all that they 

can to locate the Primary Students for their lessons. Lessons missed through nonattendance 

cannot be made up. All students, particularly Secondary students, should 

always check on the door of the music building for their times. 

• If your child is going to be absent, please notify the teacher 24 hours before the lesson. 

• Discontinue lessons: Mrs Harrison must be informed in writing before the end of the 

term to discontinue lessons in the following term. 

STUDENTS WHO LEARN AN INSTRUMENT ARE REQUIRED TO USE THEIR TALENTS IN THE 

SCHOOL ORCHESTRA, BAND OR ENSEMBLE AS REQUIRED 



MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OFFER 2011 

LIMITED INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS 

• Cellos (1x ½ size; 3 x ¾ size) 

• Clarinets (15) 

• Flutes (15) 

• Saxophones (Alto) (2) 

• Trombones (2) 

• Trumpets (5) 

• Violins (3 x ¼ size; 3 x ½ size: 

8 x ¾ size and 1 x full size) 

Please fill out the form below if you would like to take up this offer from the 

College. You may like to put down a second option as the instruments will be 

given out on a first in basis. 

CONDITIONS 

• The student will have the use of the instrument for 2011. 

• The student is eligible for this offer if he/she is not already learning an 

orchestral instrument. 

• The student is required to commit to a whole year of tuition at the 


• At the end of 2011 there will be a fee of a max of $70 unless there are 

repairs needed. 

• It is the user’s responsibility to cover the cost of any repairs during the 

year. 

• The student must have private, shared or group (3) lessons at the College 

and will agree to the guidelines of the Private Music Program. (Please 

refer to the attached policy document.) 

• The student will have a 30 minute lesson each week. 

• Please refer to the Private Music Policy Document for tuition fees 

charged. These payments are made directly to the music teacher after 

you have received the account. 

• Cello ½ size suits Year 3 – 5 Student; ¾ size suits Year 4 - 6 Student. 

• Violin students will be assessed to see what size instrument they need. 

CONSENT TO ABOVE CONDITIONS 

I would like to apply for a loan of a school instrument 

(please circle desired instrument) 

Cello Clarinet Flute Saxophone (Alto) Trombone Trumpet Violin 

I understand that I am responsible for the care and repair of the instrument while in my 

child’s care and I will pay the service fee when handing the instrument back. 

Name ___________________________________Yr (2011) _______________ 

e-mail __________________________________________________________ 

Parents signature _________________________________________________ 

Dated ___________________________________.PH ___________________ 


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LUNCH ORDER PRICE LIST 2011 

FOR ALL STUDENTS EVERY DAY 

HOT FOOD 

Pies 2.70 

Pasties 2.70 

Large Sausage Rolls 1.80 

Party Pies .80 

Hot Dog (Not Including Sauce) 2.50 

Hot Dog With Cheese 2.80 

Hot Dog – Cheese & Onion 3.00 

Fried Rice 3.20 

Hokkein Noodles 3.20 

Ravioli 3.20 

Macaroni & Cheese 3.20 

Sweet & Sour Sauce .20 

Tomato Sauce Extra .20 

Soy Sauce Extra .20 

Hot Chicken Roll (Not Spicy) 3.20 

Steamed Dim Sim .60 

Fried Dim Sim .70 

Mini Spring Roll .30 

Large Spring Roll 2.00 

Chickadee/Yummy Drummy 1.10 

Hot Spaghetti Lunch Pack 3.20 

Hot Lasagne Lunch Pac 3.20 

Chicken Nuggets (Fried) .60 

Potato Cake .70 

HANDROLLS 

Tuna Roll (Sushi) 2.40 

California Roll (Sushi) 2.40 

Soy Sauce .20 

SANDWICHES 

Ham 2.20 

Fresh Chicken 2.70 

Chicken Schnitzel 2.70 

Salami 2.20 

Salad & Cheese 2.80 

Cheese 1.80 

Tuna 2.20 

Egg 1.80 

Tomato 1.50 

Vegemite 1.50 

Peanut Butter 1.50 

BREAD ROLLS 

Rolls (Instead Of Bread) Extra .40 

Buttered Roll Only .70 

SANDWICH EXTRAS 

Meat .60 

Cheese .40 

Beetroot .30 

Lettuce .30 

Onion .30 

Mustard .20 

Pickle .20 

Chutney .20 

Tomato .30 

Carrot .30 

Mayonnaise .20 

Sauce .20 

DRINKS 

Cans 1.50 

Small Big M 1.60 

Prima 1.00 

Pop Tops 1.10 

Yakult .90 

CAKES 

Donuts (Chocolate, Pineapple, Jam) 1.80 

Jam & Lemon Tart .90 

Vanilla Slice 2.40 

Custard Tart 2.40 

Neenish Tart 1.10 

Jumbo Cookies 2.40 

CONFECTIONERY 

Chocolate Bar 1.90 

Packet Of Chips 1.50 

Fun Size Chocolate Bar .60 

Mixed Bag Lollies - Small .50 

- Large 1.00 

Sour Straps .20 

Raspberry Twists .20 

Paper Bag .10 

IMPORTANT – PROCEEDURES FOR ORDERING 

1. Order to be written clearly on a new brown paper bag along with NAME, ORDER, TOTAL AMOUNT and YEAR LEVEL. You will need to provide your 

own paper bag. 

2. Correct money to be placed in envelope with NAME, YEAR LEVEL and TOTAL AMOUNT clearly displayed. You will need to provide your own 

envelope. 

3. Place the securely sealed envelope inside the paper bag. 

4. Primary students – Place paper bag in lunch order box in Classroom Lunch Box at 8:45 am. 

5. Secondary students – Place paper bag in Secondary box in General Office foyer by 9:00 am. 

6. Whilst every effort is made to fill orders precisely, items out of stock may be substituted appropriately at the discretion of Milk Bar owner. If you do not 

want a substitute, please indicate “no substitute” on your written order and the money will be refunded. 

Waverley Christian College 1248 High Street Road WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152 Tel: 9871 8600 

ABN: 48 847 193 961 Reg No: A00118722X 4/02/2011 


Join The Ranks 

at Waverley Christian College 

The College program has been greatly enhanced over the years by the time given by parents and others helping in various areas. We 

would value your assistance if you are able to spend an hour or two on a regular basis each week or fortnight. Please note, it is necessary 

to have pre-school children minded while parents assist at the College to minimize disruption to classes. 

AREAS OF NEED 

• Listening to Primary children read 

• Assisting with spelling and Maths Table facts 

• Teacher Aide: tasks include photocopying, covering books, taping homework sheets into scrap books, etc. 

• Typing / Word Processing 

• Assisting infant swimming (changing in and out of uniform) 

• Helping in the Library – covering books, labeling etc. 

• Assisting in specialist classes eg. Computer, Indonesian, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Technology 

• Assisting in the LEAPS program 

• Assisting in the ESL program 

• Listening to students recite their monthly scriptures 

• Assist teachers with changing of Take Home Readers 

If you are able to assist in any way, please complete the form below and return it to the College. 

With thanks, 

Peter R Sheahan 

Principal 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS by Michael Grose 

If you thought the pre-school year was hectic, wait until your child starts school. Most Victorian Primary Schools are committed to promoting the 

partnership between teachers and parents, home and school. They rely on parental support in fund-raising, school maintenance, and teaching programs. 

If possible, help in any of your child's classroom programs because the teacher benefits from the assistance, your child will love it and you will learn first 

hand how a primary classroom operates. 

Parent involvement helps break down the mystique about school that can exist for children. When youngsters see school as an extension of home, rather 

than an institution, their chances of success are better, 

Parental participation demonstrates to children that you value learning and their school. 

If your idea of helping is spending hours sticking plastic covers on books, think again. Many schools offer parents jobs in the classroom such as reading to 

children, taking small groups for maths of PMP (a physical education activity) and "conferencing", helping during story-writing. 

If you are unable to take part in the classroom, there will be other opportunities to lend a hand. 

Schools rely on parents to help with excursions, creative-leisure activities and community-service programs. 

If you are unsure how to support your child's school, consider the following ideas: 

♦ Find out what the school is trying to achieve for your child and express your support for its aims. Learn what sets your child's school apart form 

others. 

♦ Direct constructive criticism to the Principal. A school's reputation can be tarnished by gossiping or thoughtless criticism within the community. 

♦ Become an advocate for your child's school and promote its positive features to the wider community. Encourage your children to take pride in their 

school through your example.. 

♦ Attend open days, concerts, sporting events and school celebrations. Invite others along. 

♦ Consult your child's teacher about ways that you can help at home and at school with your child's learning. 

♦ Join a parent group and become involved in school life. This article originally appeared in the Herald Sun. 

I am interested in being involved in the areas indicated below. I expect to be available on the following days and times. 

JOIN THE RANKS 

Area/s of Assistance: ______________________________ Weekly/Fortnightly ________________________________ 

Preferred Days/Times: _____________________________ My Child/s Years: _________________________________ 

Name: __________________________________________ Contact Number: __________________________________

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