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Email: [email protected] Website: www.exeter-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Contents
About us .........................................................
Absences
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Arrival at school
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Bookclub
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Canteen
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Classroom volunteers ............................................
Page 14
Contact us ........................................................
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Departure from school
Page 17,18
Homework
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Page 14
Immunisation
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Kindergarten
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Lost Property
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Medication at school
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Money for excursions etc.
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Parents & Citizens (P&C)
Scripture
Sport
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Teacher interviews
Term Date & Holidays
Transport
Uniforms
Values
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Our school values learning by all and is committed to the
concept of “personal best”. We have high expectations of
both students and staff. Achievements are celebrated
and mistakes are accepted as part of the learning process.
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XL Values
Parents new to our school may not be familiar with our XL Values. You will notice the pretty
coloured leaves in classrooms. Each coloured leaf represents a value that we all try to practise at
Exeter School. You may like to talk them over with your children.
Responsibility
At our school ‘responsibility’ means: being dependable; being trustworthy; being
reliable; showing common sense; taking care of your own belongings; being organised;
accepting the consequences of your own actions; showing acceptable and appropriate
behaviour both at school and during out of school events.
Respect
At our school ‘respect’ means: speaking politely; showing good manners; listening to
others; using appropriate language; being considerate of others; having regard for other
people’s feelings, thoughts and belongings; valuing the environment; listening and
following teacher instructions; listening to and working with visiting adult helpers.
Kindness
At our school ‘kindness’ means accepting and showing tolerance for individual
differences; considering the needs and view of others; being forgiving.
Achievement
At our school ‘achievement’ means: striving to achieve your personal best; accepting
challenges; perseverance.
Initiative
At our school ‘initiative’ means: being able to solve problems; thinking for yourself;
taking appropriate action; making appropriate choices.
Cooperation
At our school ‘cooperation’ means: working well together; waiting your turn; sharing
equipment, time and space with others; functioning well within a group; following school
and class rules.
When children are noticed displaying any of these qualities, a star is placed on their class XL
Chart in the classroom.
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School Address and Contact Numbers
Postal Address:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Website:
Email:
Exeter Public School
47-59 School Lane
Exeter NSW 2579
(02) 4883 4280
(02) 4883 4085
www.exeter-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
[email protected]
Principal: Mr Andrew Barnes
School Administration Manager: Mrs Ann Morgan
2015 School Terms
School Terms
Commences
Concludes
Term 1 27 January 2015 (students 28 January) 2 April 2015
Kindergarten begin on 29 January
Term 2 20 April 2015 (students 21 April)
26 June 2015
Term 3 13 July 2015 (students 15 July)
18 September 2015
Term 4 6 October 2015 (no pupil free day)
16 December 2015(students)
THE FIRST DAY OF TERMS 1-3 IS A STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY & THE LAST
2 DAYS TERM 4
Daily Timetable
Morning session:
Recess:
Mid-session:
Lunch:
Afternoon session:
9:25am to 11:25am
11:25am to 11:55am
11:55am to 1:35pm
1:35pm to 2:15pm
2:15pm to 3:25pm
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About Our School
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In 2014 our school has the following classes:
Kindergarten/Year 1
taught by Mrs Kristen Conway, 3 days & Mrs
Hutt 2days(21 students)
2/3/4
taught by Mr Andrew Barnes (27 students)
5/6
taught by Mr Rob Griffith (24 students)
We also have a Teacher/Librarian, Mrs Amanda Nash, and a Special Learning
Support Teacher, Mrs Kathryn Schaefer.
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Our School Administration Manager is Mrs Ann Morgan and she is assisted
by Mrs Susan Patsaki
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Mr Peter McIntosh is our General Assistant (i.e. groundsman/handyman).
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Our student population in 2014 is currently 74 students.
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Our school has four sporting houses: Miller (yellow), Lawler (blue), Burton
(green) & Collins (red). Children wear their house colours on special days
such as our Athletics, Cross Country & Swimming carnivals.
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We have a wonderful library and information centre supported by our
great and involved P&C.
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Our school has computers and an interactive whiteboard in every
classroom as well as a mobile laptop computer lab. All our technology is
fully networked across the school and students use this technology every
day in the course of their work.
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Extra-curricular activities offered at Exeter School during 2014 are
Dance (Terms 3 & 4), Gymnastics (Terms 1 & 4) and Music (all year).
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Whole School Weekly Timetable
The table below shows an overview of the regular events that take place during our
school week. These may vary due to circumstances and parents should check the
Newsletter for any proposed changes.
Event
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Whole school
assembly
1:00 pm
Newsletter
Week
Scripture
2:35 pm
Sport
2:40 pm
Every 2nd
Thursday on even
weeks e.g. Week
2, 4, 6 etc.
Newsletter
Lunch orders
P&C meetings
Friday
Orders to be put
in box first thing
in the morning
2nd Monday each
month 7:00 pm
Library
All classes
Day One for Kindergarten
All children entering Kindergarten in 2015 should start school on Thursday January
29 2015. Children are asked to arrive between 9:00 and 9:25am. It is usually wise if
parents leave the school grounds quickly. Emotions are contagious and so parents are
asked to contain their tears until after they have left the
school grounds!
Equipment your child will need in Kindergarten
Please have all items clearly labelled with your child’s name
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school bag
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raincoat or waterproof jacket
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lunch container and plastic drink bottle
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old shirt or smock to protect clothing during art and craft
lessons
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library bag as provided at Orientation by our P&C
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Plastic A4 envelope for home reading
A note will be sent home at the beginning of the year with information regarding any
other requirements.
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School Package
At the beginning of each year, students are supplied with a ‘package’ of items that
are required in the classroom. This usually includes items such as glue sticks, pens,
lead pencils, erasers, handwriting books, rulers, photocopy paper, scissors etc.
Parents are normally asked to contribute approximately $35 ($70 per family)
towards the cost of the package which should last your child for the entire school
year. Coloured pencils and lead pencils are provided for Kindergarten only. Students
need to supply their own coloured pencils and textas (NO TEXTAS FOR
KINDERGARTEN PLEASE).
What we need to see when you enrol your Kindergarten child
Enrolment form – may be obtained from the office
Immunisation certificate from your doctor or community health service
Proof of date of birth – either a birth certificate, extract or blue clinic book,
passport
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Proof of residence e.g. gas bill, rates notice
Please note: your child is unable to be enrolled until these requirements are met.
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Entrance Requirements (State Regulations)
Children who will attain the age of 5 years prior to 1st August 2015 may commence
school at the beginning of the school year or at any time before the end of Term 2.
Documentary evidence may be provided through one of the following:
- birth certificate
- passport
- Baby Health Centre record
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It is anticipated that the majority of children will enrol at the beginning of
Term 1.
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Children who attain the age of 5 years after the 31st July 2015 and eligible
children not enrolled by the end of Term 2 must delay enrolment until the
following year.
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Children between the ages of 6 years and 14 years and 9 months, must attend
school each appropriate day, other than for illness or acceptable absences, e.g.
special religious ceremonies, serious and/or urgent family situation (e.g. funeral).
Immunisation Certificate
An immunisation certificate that shows the immunisation status of the applicant must
accompany all new enrolment applications. Please note that it is the certificate that is
compulsory, not the immunisation. If parents so wish, they may choose not to have a
child immunised for some or all of the diseases covered by the program. However,
during an outbreak in the school community of any of the specified diseases, any child
who is not immunised must not attend school for the duration of the outbreak.
Certificates are available through community health services or from your doctor.
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Immunisation
Many childhood illnesses are more likely to spread when children gather together in
crowds, such as when children start school for the first time.
Health officials recommend that children entering school should be immunised
against some of the childhood diseases. The best time for preschool immunisation is
during the holiday period before school starts. Contact your family doctor to make
enquiries for arrangements for immunisation.
Infectious Diseases
Certain common childhood diseases, because of their contagious nature, require a
period of isolation from school for varying periods of time. Information about specific
illnesses is set out below.
Condition
Patient
Chicken pox
Minimum of five days after the onset of blisters & until
blisters have all scabbed over
German measles
(Rubella)
Until fully recovered - a minimum of four days after rash
appears
Hepatitis A
Minimum exclusion of seven days from onset of jaundice
Glandular Fever
Not excluded other than if necessary for child’s well being
Measles
Minimum of four days from appearance of rash. Contacts who
are not immune, exclude for 14 days
Mumps
Until fully recovered. Minimum of nine days from onset of
swelling
Whooping cough
Five days after medication commences
Skin infections
Until the day after treatment is begun. Impetigo—sores must
(Scabies, Ringworm, Impetigo) be covered with watertight dressing
Head Lice/Nit Infestation
Not excluded as long as management is ongoing
Hand, foot & mouth disease
Until blisters have dried
Further information about less common infections and exclusion provisions may be
obtained from your medical practitioner or the school.
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Prescribed Medication and/or Treatment Procedures
Under no circumstances are students to have in their possession at school
medicines of any type. However, children may need to take prescribed
medication at school. In all such instances, the following guidelines apply.
Where medication is to be given on a regular basis, the principal will seek
detailed advice from the student’s parents/caregivers and the medical
practitioner.
Parents/Caregivers who want their children to be given medication while
at school must put their request in writing .
Parents/caregivers must supply medication in suitable containers that
are clearly labelled with the student’s name and details of the medication
and dosage.
The Department of Education and Training recommends that students
who suffer from asthma should be permitted to keep their medication
with them. However, the school does have an emergency bronchodilator
and spacer. Asthma Health Plan forms will need to be completed by the
parent/caregiver of students who suffer from asthma and require
medication at school.
Medication must be handed to the office by parents before school or at
the beginning of the week if medication is administered regularly.
Taking of the medication will then be supervised by the School Administrative
Manager, or in her absence, the Principal or School Learning Support Officer.
All medication administered by school staff is recorded in a register. We ask
that only minimum amounts of medication be forwarded to the school, as we are
legally unable to keep prescription drugs on site.
N.B. It is not always possible to have the same member of staff administer the
medication. While staff perform this duty with diligence, it remains the
responsibility of the family to ensure that the child receives the correct
dosage at the correct time. It is not the task of staff members to chase
children who fail to come to the office at the allotted time for their
medication.
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Exeter School’s Local Area
Each state school has a designated local area that is considered its service
area. Exeter Public School basically serves all areas covered by the Exeter
postcode. Our area is bounded by the Erith Street rail bridge at Bundanoon,
the Hume Highway to the west, the high tension wires between Exeter and
Sutton Forest and Mount Broughton Road, Werai. Children from outside this
area may seek out-of-area placement if vacancies exist. It is possible that
these positions will be filled. Further information is available from the Principal.
Class Organisation
Present indications are that the school will have a student population
commencing 2015 in the 85 to 88 range. If these figures are accurate, our
school will have four teaching staff.
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Canteen
Each Monday students are able to have lunch delivered from the Exeter
General Store if they wish. Healthy sandwiches, pies, sausage rolls and drinks
are available. Orders should be written on a paper bag and money (correct if
possible) placed in the bag. Orders are placed in a box left on the school
canteen room steps first thing on Monday morning. A price list is sent home at
the beginning of Term 1 and again in Term 3.
Fruit juice ice blocks (tube type) are available each lunchtime at 30c each.
When you need to talk to your child’s teacher
Please call the office and arrange a suitable time to talk
with your child’s teacher if you have any concerns or need
advice. This will allow the teacher to allocate sufficient
time to your concern or problem.
Notes for Absences
 Children in NSW between the ages of 6 years and 14 years and 9 months
must attend school each day that the school is open.
 Any absence from school should be explained within 7 days of the absence.
 Please do not keep your child away from school for birthdays, minding other
children, hair cuts etc. These are ‘unjustified’ absences.
 Family Holidays: if you can only arrange your family holidays during school
time, you should inform the Principal in advance and request permission for
your child to be absent.
 The school distributes absentee forms to assist parents in providing the
required information.
 The school will contact you if your child is away for more than 2 days
and we have not heard from you.
Book Club
The school participates in a scheme where students may purchase books for
themselves. Scholastic Book Club provides brochures and order forms that are
sent home with the children usually twice a term. The books are offered at
slightly lower than normal retail cost. Money is sent to school for orders and a
parent collates and manages the ordering and distribution of the books.
Lost Property
Children of all ages are capable of losing their belongings and clothing at school.
It would be of great assistance if you could label your child’s property. This is
especially important with items of clothing that may be taken off (e.g. jumpers,
coats, shoes, gum boots etc.) and/or are identical in nature to property of
other children.
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School Money Collection
Send money
to school in sealed
envelope with child’s name
and purpose for money
written clearly on the
outside
All money is collected
in the classroom at the beginning of
the morning and placed in a bag that
is sent to the office at 10:00am
for banking
Money will
NOT
be accepted at the
office
> $10
Individual receipts are issued
for items exceeding $10 or
on request to the office
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Scripture
At the present time, we offer both Catholic and combined Protestant scripture. Parents
have the right to exclude their children from attending any scripture but the school
needs to be informed in writing.
Parental Assistance in the Classroom
Parents offering to help with the reading program are a vital part of our children’s
success. Also appreciated is help in covering library books (either at home or at school)
and transporting children to and from various school activities and excursions. Any parent
assisting with transport will need to provide a copy of their driver’s licence and car
registration papers. We encourage parent involvement in the school and are very proud of
the close relationship that exists between school and community.
Homework Policy
At Exeter Public School, it is established practice to give regular homework tasks
appropriate for the work levels of students. The completion of homework in NSW schools
is not compulsory. However, most people realise the value of regular homework.
Written homework in the younger classes is not considered an integral part of the
program. Parents are encouraged to listen to their children read on a regular basis and
some written work will be given during the year. Family talk sessions on what was done at
school each day have a positive reinforcement value for the child, as well as keeping you
informed.
Transport to and from school
Charter Bus
All children living on the western side of the railway line, regardless of distance from the
school or age of the child, are eligible for bus transport on a designated route to school.
The present operators are Mr James Larsen & Ms Catherine Fraser (4883 4948 or
4883 4450). Catherine & James need to be informed of any change in a student’s bus
routine - not the school.
Berrima Buslines (4871 3211) also operates a bus to and from Bundanoon Railway Station,
picking students up along the way to the school. Forms for this bus can be obtained from
the school.
Parents are asked to walk with their child to the bus stop in the morning. In the
afternoon, parents should wait at the bus stop nearest to their home to collect their
child.
Some families in the western part of Exeter and elsewhere, may also live more than 1.6
km from the bus route and so are eligible for Private Vehicle Conveyance Subsidy, either
to the school or the nearest point of the bus route (whichever is the shorter).
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The P&C has a transport committee to make
recommendations and work to resolve any problems that
may arise from the bus service.
Complaints about behaviour on the bus should be made to
Mr Larsen or Berrima Buslines and not to the school. Bus
operators and drivers are required to comply with occupational health and safety
requirements and will take action if students put themselves and others at risk.
If students misbehave on the bus, the following consequences may result:
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Unacceptable behaviour e.g. offensive language, spitting, damaging
property, distracting the driver with persistent noise or eating on the bus,
may lead to the loss of subsidised school travel privileges for up to 10
school days. Students may be banned from travelling on buses.
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Dangerous behaviour e.g. seriously harassing or bullying others, throwing
objects inside or outside the bus, carrying dangerous items, may lead to the
loss of subsidised school travel privileges for up to 10 school weeks.
Students may be banned from travelling on buses.
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Highly Dangerous Behaviour e.g. fighting, pushing students out of doors or
windows, assaulting the driver or other passengers or destruction of bus
property may lead to permanent loss of subsidised school travel privileges,
possible court or police action. Students may be banned from travelling on
buses.
Private Vehicle Conveyance Subsidy
Students are eligible for private vehicle conveyance subsidy if a specific journey
is made to and from school each day and if:
a) they are in Kindergarten, Year 1 or Year 2
and/or
b) they live at least 1.6 km from either the school or the bus route, by the
shortest practical route.
The subsidy is paid twice a year (July and January) directly into a nominated
bank account. Rates are determined by the Department of Transport, depending
upon such variables as distance travelled, attendance and numbers of students in
the vehicle.
Most out-of-area placement students are eligible to receive the subsidy.
Families living in areas serviced by the school bus do not qualify for the
conveyance subsidy if they choose to drive their children to school. Application
forms and further details are available from the office. Subsidy is calculated
from the date of receipt of application by the authority.
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Students should arrive at
school each day between
9:00am and 9:25am.
Not before!
Teachers officially
commence duty at
9:00am
Please park your
vehicle and escort your
children across the crossing
into the playground when
arriving by private
vehicle
Morning assembly is
at 9:25am under the
oak tree
When students arrive at
school they should leave their
bags, coats etc. in their
classroom foyer area or near
their room
No
school sports
equipment is to be
borrowed
before school
After leaving their
bags etc., students should
then proceed to the
concrete playground area
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The school bus
has priority in the school grounds
and is the only vehicle permitted
to park adjacent to the school
entry
Students on the first bus run
will leave the school at 3:20pm.
The second bus leaves at
approximately 3:35pm. The
Bundanoon bus leaves
at 3:45pm
A teacher
will be rostered to supervise
students’ departure on the bus.
Students remaining at school after
the last bus leaves may be collected
from the office by their parents
Parents are to
collect their children from
the assembly area or
from bus lines at 3:25pm
Students riding bicycles
are to walk their bikes
from the school via the
path beside the driveway.
They are not to ride in the
school grounds.
Students
waiting for either their
parents or the second bus run
are to wait quietly in bus lines
behind the library.
No games of any description
will be permitted
at this time
Parents who
are taking their children
home by private vehicle
are asked to park in the
marked parking bays
Students are
expected to leave the
school grounds as soon as
is practical after the
departure of the
first bus
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More Departure from School...
Parents
are asked to cooperate
with the school policy. Please do
not take children from the
waiting area while the bus is in
the school grounds
Authorised
vehicles to use the
‘Bus Only’ Road
i.e. School bus, Wheelchair
access & Delivery Vehicles
Please let James Larsen know
(phone 4883 4948 or written
message) if usual bus arrangements
are being altered. A verbal message
via the children is not
satisfactory
A major concern
is the safety of ALL
children in the car park.
Please closely supervise
children at all times. Park
your vehicle and escort
your children across the
crossing into & from the
playground. Large vehicles
such as buses and trucks
use the driveway
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School Sport
Exeter Public School is a member of the Bong Bong Primary Schools Sports
Association (commonly called the PSSA). This is made up of 10 small schools in our
district (Exeter, Wingello, Penrose, Sutton Forest, Berrima, Burrawang,
Glenquarry, Avoca, Kangaloon & Tallong). It aims to provide an opportunity for
students to participate in a wide range of sporting gala days and carnivals with
students from other small schools. Gala days and sporting carnivals usually cater
for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and often involve support from local high
school students, many of whom are former students from our school. Skills
Development Clinics are very often a feature of such days.
The Bong Bong Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals provide students
with the opportunity to progress through to District, Regional, State and National
Carnivals. At these carnivals children compete for most events as:
Juniors - 8, 9 and 10 year olds
11 year olds
Seniors - 12 and 13 year olds.
At our Bong Bong carnivals children who are 5, 6 or 7 years old can compete as
Juveniles.
Our District PSSA (Primary Schools Sports Association) is Wingecarribee ; our
Area PSSA is South Coast.
These carnivals foster team spirit, sportsmanship and involvement in a wide
variety of sports. They also provide opportunity for talented children to compete
at a high level. Parents are always welcome to come and support their children on
these days.
Exeter Parents & Citizens Association
Welcome to Exeter Public School. The Exeter P&C have a very strong supporting
role at the school and we are very proud of our involvement and contribution to
the school environment. Our school Library is one of the best school libraries in
the district and this is a direct result of the P&C’s generous support over many
years.
It is, therefore, an expectation of the P&C that all families contribute to
fundraising activities and help where they can with school activities which may
require extra adult support e.g. reading recovery, sport days etc. Your children
are the direct beneficiaries of the time you put into their school life.
Membership is $1.00 per annum and can be paid after any general meeting.
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The meetings commence at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome and the meetings are open
and friendly. Our Principal attends the meetings and it is therefore a good
opportunity to find out what is being planned for the school in the coming weeks and
to contribute your ideas for future happenings.
The Annual General Meeting is held in May each year and notification of this meeting
will be circulated one month prior.
Present Executive Office Bearers:
President:
Vice Presidents:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Uniform Coordinator:
Mel Schutz
Kim Hawke
Anne Mackay
Max Powditch
Lucy Gray
(0403 326 754)
(4883 4372)
(0407 458 709)
(4883 6586)
(0414 555 331)
Fundraising at Exeter school is carried out through a series of catering events
throughout the year. The events offer us the opportunity to raise large sums of
money for the school and take the place of the numerous raffles, chocolate drives,
fetes etc. that schools usually undertake to raise funds.
The events include Brigadoon & the Highland Fling. Catering for these events
involves running a BBQ, providing home made cakes and hot and cold drinks. We
would appreciate all families making the effort to contribute their help in some way.
Job lists are sent home prior to each event so that you can volunteer your services.
Remember that it is your child who will benefit from your direct involvement.
Wearing of Hats
In line with advice from the Department of Education and Training and Health
Authorities, we encourage the wearing of hats. During Terms 1 & 4, all children are
expected to wear bucket hats/broad-brimmed hats in the playground. Baseball type
caps are not considered adequate protection. Children without hats are restricted to
playing in shaded areas, such as under the oak tree. For Terms 2 & 3, children are
still advised to have sun protection however play restrictions are not enforced. A
school beanie is available for winter wear.
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School Uniforms
The wearing of school uniform is strongly encouraged and supported by the school’s
P&C. Additional to the uniform is a dress code that stresses cleanliness and good
grooming. Offensive slogans, inappropriate clothing and thongs are not permitted. On
specific occasions such as excursions, school photograph days etc. the wearing of
school uniform can be deemed compulsory.
Girls
Summer
Winter
Sport
Red printed polo shirt *
Navy culottes*/pleated skirt
White socks
Black enclosed shoes
Red printed polo shirt *
Navy fleecy track suit pants
Navy trousers*
Navy fleecy/knitted* jumper
Navy tights
Navy skirt*
White long socks
Black enclosed shoes
White polo shirt*
Red shorts/skirt*
School tracksuit*
White socks
Sandshoes
Hair accessories should be simple and in keeping with the school colours.
Jewellery should be minimal and earrings restricted to small studs or sleepers.
Boys
Summer
Winter
Sport
Red printed polo shirt *
Navy shorts*
Navy socks
Black enclosed shoes`
Red printed polo shirt *
Navy fleecy track suit pants
Navy trousers*
Navy fleecy/knitted* jumper
Navy socks
Black enclosed shoes
White polo shirt*
Red shorts*
School tracksuit*
White socks
Sandshoes
* These items may be ordered through the P&C Uniform Coordinator, Lucy Gray
(0414 555 331). Other items are available online at MrFleecy.com.au
A navy bucket hat/wide brimmed hat is to be worn by all students in Term 1 & 4 as part of
the school’s Sun Safe Policy. A school microfleece beanie is available for winter wear. Both
are available at the office for $12. A wide brimmed style version of the sunhat is available
for $5.
In winter, gloves, beanies, scarves, jackets etc. should be navy.
A school backpack is available for purchase also—price $35
Embroidered logos are available from the office for attaching to sweaters, shirts and
hats. They are priced at $2.50 each or 5 for $10
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“In our hands
Lies the future of this great land
If we all work together
Doing our best
For our country
For our school
And for each other
Our achievements will excel”
Exeter’s School Pledge
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