Withcott State School Handbook 2016 Withcott State School We take pride in our school and ourselves by being respectful, responsible and resilient. Contents Contact Details ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Staff .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 2016 Calendar .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Events (indicative only) ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 School Philosophy ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Vision ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Profile .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 The Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Learning Areas ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Curriculum Priorities Withcott State School curriculum priorities include: ................................................................................... 5 Music ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Instrumental Music ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Library ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Computers ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Languages ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Learning Support ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Religious Instruction .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Chaplaincy ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Reporting of Achievement and Assessment ............................................................................................................................... 5 Preparatory Year .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Eligibility ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Extra Curricular Activities ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Sports House System .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Sport ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Swimming .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Incursions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Excursions/Camps ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Life Education .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Enrichment Programs .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Refund Guidelines for Excursions and Camps ............................................................................................................................ 7 School Procedures & Routines ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Bell Times .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Communication ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8 School Uniform/Dress Code ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 P&C Uniform Shop ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Attendance .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Behaviour Management .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Homework ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Complaint Management .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Lost Property ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Weekly Assemblies ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Bus .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Health & Safety .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Dental Service ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Sun Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Sickness and Accident .............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Insurance Cover for Students .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Medication ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Head Lice .................................................................................................................................................................................