The Hutchins School Information for Parents 2011.pdf

BICYCLES AND SCOOTERSStudents in Years 5 and 6 are allowed to ride their bicycles orscooters to school. Helmets must be worn and the bicycles mustbe stored securely in the Junior School bicycle rack located in theMusic block courtyard. Razor scooters may be stored with theclass teacher. Bicycles and scooters are not to be ridden insideschool grounds. Students must walk them through the School.BOUNDARIESEarly Learning Centre students are expected to stay within thegrounds at all times, although at lunch time there is an opportunityfor Year 1 and 2 students to play on the War Memorial Oval undersupervision of an Early Learning Centre teacher.Junior School students are expected to stay within the schoolgrounds at all times, except when moving across to Senior School.As a rule, Junior School students should avoid Middle School playareas and buildings, unless they are moving to the CHE KnightBuilding, the Art Block or Technology areas.The Nelson Road and Churchill Avenue pedestrian underpassesare to be used at all times. Parents are asked to reinforce thecrossing rule by not allowing their sons to cross Nelson Road orChurchill Avenue other than via the underpass. Sandy Bay Roadmust always be crossed at the lights.CLUBS AND ACTIVITIESThe Junior School operates some clubs and activities which mayinclude Art groups, Debating and Drama. Parents who wish toshare a particular interest with a group of students are encouragedto make contact with the School.DiariesEvery student has a diary, which serves not only as a recordof homework activities but also as an important vehicle forcommunication between home and school. Parents are asked tocheck and sign their son’s diary on a daily basis. Notices are oftenslipped in the plastic envelope at the back of the diary or clippedto the relevant page. Teachers also check and sign the students’diaries every day.In ELC/Junior School all communications – newsletters, notices,etc. are listed at the bottom right hand page of the diary each week(each day in the ELC). Parents should initial in the appropriatecolumn to indicate receipt of each notice. Parents may alsocontact staff by email.CalendarCalendar details may be found on the School website.ELC/Junior School NewsletterThe ELC/Junior School publishes a newsletter every fortnightto inform parents of coming events, to reflect past activities, andto provide insights into the life of the School and to celebratestudents’ achievements. The Newsletter also includes notice ofupcoming events. The newsletter is emailed to all parents butthere are hard copies available near the doors at ELC Receptionand Junior School Reception. Parents may also request a hardcopy from the class teacher.CURRICULUM INFORMATION NIGHTFormal parent / teacher contact takes place according to thefollowing reporting structure:COMMUNICATIONThe first point of contact for parents is the Class Teacher. Phonecalls can generally be made during recess (10.25 – 10.50 am),lunch (12.40 – 1.30 pm) or before and after school. Messages etccan be left directly on a class teacher’s telephone extension:Mrs Burman and Mrs Turner 6221 4220Mrs Fielding and Mr Gilkes 6221 4201Mr Mirowski and Mrs Smith 6221 4297Mrs Bamford and Mr Groves 6221 4213Or the Junior School Reception 6221 4269Appointments can be arranged with Class Teachers at anyconvenient time. Family/Teacher conferences are arranged twiceyearly. Teachers may also be contacted by email. Mrs JennyManthey, Head of the Junior School and Early Learning Centre,may be telephoned on 6221 4237 or emailed at jenny.manthey@hutchins.tas.edu.au.24Early Term 1Curriculum Information NightDuring the early part of the academic year a “Meet the Teacher”evening is arranged for each class. Parents have the opportunityto meet with their son’s class teacher who will explain and discussschool curriculum areas, describe classroom organisation andexpectations, provide details of school programs and outlineopportunities for parent involvement in their son’s education. Thesocial nature of the occasion also provides opportunity for parentsto meet one another.HOMEWORKEarly Learning CentreStudents from Kindergarten to Year 1 do not have homeworkapart from their regular home reading. In Year 2, as well asreading, students will have some literacy and numeracy activitiesto complete in preparation for homework routines in the Junior4 - Early Learning Centre/Junior School