Sunbury Primary School Parent Information Handbook

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