Morris Handbook [2012] - The Friends' School

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Canteen 7 Excursions 8 Gatherings 8 Lost Property 8 Co-curricular Sport Training 8 Class Contact Lists 8 Publications 9 Opportunities for parent involvement in Morris 9 POLICIES AND GUIDELINES 10 Supportive School Environment 10 Sport Policy 10 Registration 11 Selection and Commitment 11 Discrimination and Harassment Policy 11 What is harassment? 11 What is direct discrimination? 12 What is indirect discrimination? 12 Who may be involved? 12 Computer Ethics 13 The Friends’ School Web Site 14 FriendsNet 15 Mobile Phone and Personal Music Technologies 15 Drug Policy and Guidelines 16 Sunsafe Policy 16 Safe and Fair Play Policy 17 Uniform 17 Girls Formal Uniform 17 Boys Formal Uniform 18 Boys and Girls Sports Uniform 18 Accessories and Bags 19 Guidelines 19 The Friends’ School Uniform Centre 19 Uniform Centre – opening schedule 20 Uniform Centre – 2012 Back to School opening hours 21 GENERAL INFORMATION 22 Parents and Friends Association 22 Committee Members 22 Archives 22 Term Dates for 2012 23 PRIVACY POLICY 26 The Friends’ School – Morris Handbook 2012, version 0.0.1 iv
WELCOME TO MORRIS FRIENDS’ PRIMARY YEARS We look forward to working in partnership with you in the education of your child. Our aim is for students to learn in the context of the values of the intrinsic worth of the individual, peace, justice and community and in doing so, to become life-long learners embodying responsibility and integrity. Morris offers educational programmes from Kindergarten to Year 6. From the very beginning we pay particular attention to the social and emotional needs of children. Children need to feel secure and confident that they are valued and known. Parents need to be assured that their son or daughter is to be cared for by staff who value each child’s individuality and who plan to meet their needs. Constructive play and exploration in Kindergarten provides a solid preparation for children moving into the more formal Prep programme where early literacy, numeracy and the development of independent learning skills are the focus. As they move through the school children are progressively exposed to aspects of the broader programme, including; co-curricular activities and the application of inquiry, across all disciplines. Each child’s development is documented and tracked in consultation with parents. Every child is made to feel special and is encouraged to ask questions knowing that they can make mistakes, strong in the knowledge that teachers are there to support them. The International Baccalaureate (IB), founded in 1968, is a recognised leader in the field of international education. It is a non-profit, mission-driven foundation that works with 1,598 schools (October 2005) to develop and offer three challenging programs in 121 countries to approximately 200,000 students. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is the curriculum of choice in Morris. The curriculum offered has at its core fundamental precepts that align seamlessly with the Quaker ethos of the School. Within the PYP students learn to make connections, delve deeply into thinking and problem solving, and do so in the context of internationalism, collaboration and reflection. At Friends’ our explicit attitudes and values are all pervasive and can be found at the core of all Schoolrelated activities. The family-like atmosphere of the School today still reflects the intentions of the men and women whose founding vision for the School in 1887 was education for spiritual and intellectual growth. It is a place in which learning in all its forms is the core activity. The composition of the School Community, the physical surroundings, and expert staff, rich teaching programs and the support of the parent body complement the values of the School and provide for your child this unique experience. Allison Pocius, Head of Morris John Green, Principal The Friends’ School – Morris Handbook 2012, version 0.0.1 1
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