Policies and procedures are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.
Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.
Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.
School procedures
The following procedures apply to students at our school.
Adverse weather procedures
Allambie Heights Pubic School aims to provide a safe, secure and sheltered environment during wet and windy weather for all staff and students.
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Attendance procedures
Regular attendance at school for every student is essential if students are to achieve their potential, and increase their career and life options.
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Download and view: Extended leave application form This form must be completed for 5 of more school days absence.
Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD)
At Allambie Heights Public School we have a Bring Your Own Designated Device program for year 5 students. Frequently asked questions can be accessed in the BYODD information pack.
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Download and view: BYODD information pack
Enrolment procedures
At Allambie Heights Public School we have an enrolment procedure in relation to students enrolling at our school.
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Homework procedures
Project based homework for students in year 3 to year 6. Homework provides training for students in planning and organising time and develops a range of skills in identifying and using information resources. Additionally, it establishes habits of study, concentration and self-discipline that are important as students transition to high school.
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Learning and support procedures
Students in regular classes who experience difficulties in basic areas of learning and behaviour, regardless of the cause are supported through learning and support resources available at our school.
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Mobile phone procedures
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Performance and development procedures
Effective performance and development requires a collaborative and supportive workplace committed to a positive culture of ongoing learning by individuals and teams.
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Protecting and supporting children procedures
At Allambie Heights Public School our staff are well versed in their responsibilities in regards to their students safety.
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Student leadership procedures
Allambie Heights Public School places a high value on the development of leadership skills within our students, endeavouring to support those who aspire to leadership positions and helping all students improve their individual leadership capabilities.
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Student wellbeing procedures
At Allambie Heights Public School we strive to make our school environment a happy and safe place. We aim to provide a positive teaching and learning enrironment which is guided by a core curriculum and implemented with consistent expectations for all students across the whole school. Included in this procedures are the following: Code of Behaviour, School Values and Expectations, Award Systems, Child Protection, Anti-Bullying and Student Parliament.
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There are occasions when students require medication to be administered during school time.
Download and view: Medication administration form
Sun protection procedures
Allambie Heights Public School aims to provide a safe school environment for students and staff, including the provision of adequate protection from the sun throughout the year.
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Working with children check procedures
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The following is Department of Education information.
Attendance and absences
Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.
In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent and remain in school, employment or training until they turn 17.
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