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JUNIOR PREP–YEAR 6 HANDBOOK 2021 Contents Late Arrival 12 Leaving the Premises 12 Letter from the Heads of Junior Schools 2 Lost Property 12 Core Values at Tintern Grammar - ‘The Compass’ 3 Lunches and Canteen 12 Introduction 3 Mobile Phones and Digital Watches 12 Parent Involvement 12 Part A – History and Structure of the School 3 Parking 13 Learning Management Portal 13 School Aim 3 Uniform Shop 13 By Deeds Not By Words 3 Second Hand Uniforms 13 History of Tintern Grammar 4 Valuables 13 Tintern’s Headmistresses and Principals 4 Waiting after School 13 The House System 4 Visitors to the School 13 Names of the Junior School Buildings 4 Uniform Policy 13 Term Dates 2020 5 Public Holidays 2020 5 Part C – Curriculum Issues 16 Junior School Bell Times 5 School Structure 5 Curriculum 16 Staff List 5 Learning Environment 16 Junior School Staff 6 Prep– Year 2 16 The Record Book 6 The Junior School Library and Resource Centre 17 Information for Parents 7 Middle Primary Schooling (Years 3 to 4) 17 Upper Primary Schooling (Years 5 to 6) 18 Part B – Operational Issues 7 Specialist Subjects 18 Junior School Music 18 Absence from School 7 Physical Education 19 After School Care and Breakfast Club 7 Student Conduct 19 Appointments 7 Sunsmart 19 Assemblies 7 Term 1 Sports/Events 19 The Tintern School Song 7 Term 2 Sports/Events 19 The Southwood School Song 8 Term 3 Sports/Events 19 Advance Australia Fair 8 Term 4 Sports/Events 19 Bicycles 8 Visual Art 20 Books, Stationery and Other Supplies 8 Library 20 Boys’ Education 8 Assessment 20 Bus 9 Learning Enhancement 20 Caring for our Surroundings 9 Highly Able Students 21 Charities 9 G.A.T.E.WAYS 21 Class Representatives 9 Reporting 22 Club Tinwood 9 Camps 21 Communication 9 Student Leadership 22 Communication between Students and Parents 9 What do we offer which is special for our girls? 22 Compulsory Dates 9 What do we offer which is special for our boys? 22 Contacting the School 10 Private Lessons 23 Counselling 10 Homework 23 Dogs 10 School Policies 24 Excursion Advice 10 SunSmart Policy 24 Farm 10 Bullying Policy 24 Girls’ Education 10 School Map 27 Trained Staff 10 School Contacts 28 Medical Form and Emergency Numbers 10 Immunisation Certificates 11 Asthma 11 Anaphylaxis Management Policy 11 Medicines 11 Accidents in School 11 Illness in School 11 Head Lice 11 Junior Level Parent Involvement 11 Working with Children Check (WWCC) 12 The Tintern Parent Group 12 Letter from the Heads of Junior Schools Dear Parents, Welcome to the Girls’ Junior School, A very warm welcome to the Boys at Tintern Grammar. We are Junior School, at Tintern Grammar. delighted to have you and your family I am delighted that you and your as members of our School community family are a part of our Junior School in 2020. In this Handbook you will Community for 2020. This handbook find valuable information to guide you is designed to provide you with a through the Junior School journey, general overview of the routines including an overview of Girls’ Junior and curriculum that ensure that our School routines and expectations, as well as critical Junior School is a supportive, rewarding and engaging information regarding the pedagogy of our teaching and environment for all boys and their families. learning. Our Junior School has its foundations in ‘The Tintern Tintern Grammar is a supportive learning environment Compass’, with the development and promotion of each where each student is valued and nurtured to be their value or ‘point’ being a focus each and every day. This very best self. In the Girls’ Junior School, our students occurs through our programs designed to specifically are enthusiastic about learning and all aspects of school cater for the developmental needs of boys and the life due to the tenacious planning and teaching from our regular interaction between our staff and boys. We are committed, high calibre staff. proud of our Junior School environment which we believe nurtures and encourages each boy. Our commitment to parallel education, and in particular Girls’ Education ensures your daughter has focussed We believe that we know boys and that is why our opportunities designed to develop confidence, and self- teaching needs to be engaging and yet caring, because as esteem. She will learn from doing, being, working with experts agree, “Boys don’t care how much you know, until others and through the challenges that School life can they know how much you care.” present. Girls are encouraged to take risks with staff being there at all times to support and guide, challenge her Whilst this handbook should provide you with valuable when appropriate, and celebrate her accomplishments. information, it is most important that you always contact us at school should you have any questions, concerns or Parents have an important role in developing their child issues to discuss. as a successful learner, working in positive partnership with the School. Together we can help your daughter to We aim to provide the best learning experiences and be her best self, laying strong foundations for a life time opportunities for our boys. A strong partnership between of learning success. If at any time you or your daughter the boys, parents and staff is critical for this to occur. require additional support, or you are unsure please do not hesitate to contact us; we are here to assist. I wish every boy a fulfilling journey through the Tintern Grammar Boys’ Junior School as we continue to ‘stand At Tintern Grammar our School motto is Factis Non Verbis tall, many voices one’. (By Deeds Not Words). We seek to live out this motto in everything we do, being guided by the Tintern Compass Mr Adam Kenny and Learner Profile. Our actions intend to inspire your Head of Boys’ Junior School and Director of Students daughter, to develop pride in her School and to encourage her to reflect upon her journey of self- improvement. I wish each girl a successful 2020, full of learning, fun and personal growth. Mrs Allison Prandolini Head of Girls’ Junior School Core Values at Tintern Grammar – ‘The Introduction Compass’ This handbook has been produced to give parents the At Tintern Grammar we believe it is important that information that will enable them to work with the Junior our boys and girls experience and are taught guiding School in providing the best possible education for their values that will remain with them for life. ‘The Compass’ daughter or son. was originally a key daily focus at our Southwood Boys Campus. Additional guides, letters and newsletters connected with your daughter’s and son’s education will be sent In keeping with the Tintern Grammar Board’s 2020 vision to you at the appropriate time. The information in this of ensuring a distinct path for every girl and every boy handbook is correct at the time of issue, and parents will and ensuring that our students will be more confident, be kept informed of any changes that occur. While details happy, resilient and ready to embrace life, as well as may alter from time to time, policies and procedures morally grounded and respectful with a generous spirit, are unlikely to change significantly, and this handbook this inspirational teaching tool has been adopted across will be a valuable source of information throughout your Tintern Grammar. daughter’s and son’s time in the Junior School. The development and promotion of each Compass point is a focus each and every day for every Tintern Grammar Part A - History and Structure of the School student. This occurs throughout our programs and is designed to specifically cater for the developmental School Aim needs of our boys and girls at each stage of their schooling journey. Tintern Grammar provides educational and cultural experiences that offer each student opportunities to: • develop an enquiring mind • find purpose and enjoyment in learning • value and appreciate excellence and opportunity • develop personal and professional skills for life in the context of the dynamic and challenging environment of C21 Australia and its global context. Students are encouraged to strive for: • academic, creative, spiritual and physical maturity • personal excellence of endeavour • an ability to relate to others in a positive and affirming manner • self-discipline and responsible use of authority in an environment which engages students, staff and families in co-operation and respect, and in which care, compassion, challenge, fulfilment and commitment are guiding values. By Deeds Not By Words The school has used the symbolic representation of the bishop’s mitre as its crest since 1918 when it became closely associated with the church. At that time it also adopted the motto Factis Non Verbis which is Latin for ‘by deeds not by words’. JUNIOR PREP–YEAR 6 HANDBOOK 2021 3 History of Tintern Grammar The House System Over 130 years ago Mrs Emma B Cook (our founding The House system was adopted in 1924. There are five principal) wanted ‘an excellent school’ for her sons and Houses at Tintern Grammar. daughters. Not satisfied with any of the established Butterss Cross Blue schools in Hawthorn, she started her own school - Gordon Grant Green Tintern. It was not long before neighbours pressed Mrs Mansfield McKie Red Cook to allow their children to attend. Even while the Somner Stewart Purple school was in its infancy, its reputation for excellence Dann Watt Gold grew so rapidly and widely that before long many country families also sent their children to attend the A range of activities take place throughout each year school. which are aimed at fostering and developing House spirit and camaraderie among the girls and boys at all In 1918, the Church of England Trust purchased the levels.