Frequently asked Questions
Naming Property
Please take the time to ensure that all of your child’s property is clearly named. Too many items find their way into the Lost Property Box and replacement is an unnecessary expense. Examples of items that need to be named include:
Please take the time to ensure that all of your child’s property is clearly named. Too many items find their way into the Lost Property Box and replacement is an unnecessary expense. Examples of items that need to be named include:
- Rulers, rubbers, pencil cases, school bags, lunch boxes, books and other stationery items
- Hats, jumpers, track suits, all items of clothing.
Absenteeism
If your child is absent from school, a ‘phone call to the office by 9:00am is necessary. The office will then pass the message to the classroom teacher as required. Unnecessary and regular absences from school are detrimental to your child’s education. Because of the legal implications, it is necessary for a student to bring a note to school on their return after a period of absence. Teachers are required to keep these notes as a part of their attendance rolls.
If your child is absent from school, a ‘phone call to the office by 9:00am is necessary. The office will then pass the message to the classroom teacher as required. Unnecessary and regular absences from school are detrimental to your child’s education. Because of the legal implications, it is necessary for a student to bring a note to school on their return after a period of absence. Teachers are required to keep these notes as a part of their attendance rolls.
Lost Property
Please clearly mark all items of clothing and lunch boxes so they can be readily returned. There is a lost property box kept at the school and parents are welcome to go through this at any time.
Please clearly mark all items of clothing and lunch boxes so they can be readily returned. There is a lost property box kept at the school and parents are welcome to go through this at any time.
Emergencies
Please encourage your children to talk with their teacher, another teacher or report to the school office if they have any problems, e.g. forgotten lunch.
Please encourage your children to talk with their teacher, another teacher or report to the school office if they have any problems, e.g. forgotten lunch.
Money
Any money, whether cash or cheque must be sent to school in a sealed envelope clearly marked as follows:
All notes and money should be given directly to the admin officer who remits these each day.
Any money, whether cash or cheque must be sent to school in a sealed envelope clearly marked as follows:
- Child’s name and class.
- Amount enclosed.
- Purpose for payment (fees, arts council etc.).
All notes and money should be given directly to the admin officer who remits these each day.