Prep toilets are located within the Prep pod. Students always go to the toilets in pairs.
Transition sessions traditionally involve several opportunities for new Preps to familiarise themselves with their new school environment. This may involve short sessions to begin with, where small groups enter the Prep Pod for a read along with a Prep teacher. As we move through November, these sessions will look to expand with new preps meeting more people and places during their transition sessions.
The culmination is an Orientation Day on December 13, where new preps will spend the morning with their 2026 classmates, 2026 teacher and explore their 2026 classroom
This will depend on final numbers, but over the last few years we have had three prep classes with around 20 students in each.
All relevant Action Plans and medication can be dropped off at the Front Office on the first day of school. Action Plans and further information can be emailed prior to school starting.
Please read the Medical Information Handbook in the ‘Medical Forms’ tab on Compass (School Documentation) for more information.
Our First Aid and Medication Policies can also be found in the ‘School Policies’ tab on Compass (School Documentation).
We primarily use iPads as our school device and introduce them as a learning tool. From Prep to Year 2, students will access class sets so you are not expected to supply them. From Year 3 onwards, we have a 1-1 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program with iPads. which families are invited to be a part of and supply their own iPad.
The school uniform can be purchased from PSW (Primary School Wear), 342-350 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, Phone: (03) 9768 0335. It is recommended you visit the store for the first time however online sales delivery options are available. Regular trading hours are: Tuesday to Friday (9am – 5pm) and Saturday (10am – 1pm). These hours are subject to change, please see the PSW website for up-to-date times.
We endeavour to have your child with at least one familiar friend. You will be asked before classes are allocated if you have friendship requests.
A number of factors are taken into consideration when creating classes, including maintaining a balance of gender, academic, social and emotional needs as well as parent requests and kinder/childcare teacher recommendations.
We have a variety of lunchtime and extra-curricular programs our students can participate in.
Our lunchtime programs include:
- Soccer (Football Star Academy)
- Dance (Kelly Sports)
- Yoga (Yoga Fun)
- Chess, Coding & Science Clubs (Kids Unlimited)
These programs are run by external providers and are pay-to-use programs.
TopTenn Tennis, Ashburton Netball Club and Ashy Basketball Club also use our Gym and outdoor courts before and after school.
Music lessons are run after school by Creative Music and Junior Rockers.
Depending on the severity of your concern and the nature of the concern, communication is usually made with your child’s classroom teacher then may progress to the Year Level leader; Wellbeing Coordinator/Assistant Principal/s; and then Principal.
Prep students will have separate playtimes to the rest of the school when they first begin the year and will be supervised by the Prep teachers, Principal and Assistant Principals when outdoors. Once they are comfortable being in the outdoor space they begin playtimes with the rest of the school. Prep students only play in the Prep playground for the start of the year and gradually expand their area to include the dry creek bed. Later in the year, they begin to use further areas of the outdoor space. Red lines are painted on the ground and students are taught that these are the boundaries of their play area. Students are not allowed to play on the fence line.
Prep students are also allocated a Prep Pal who is a Year 5 buddy who also helps to make sure they are feeling comfortable in the playground. Yard duty teachers supervise the students at all times.
Team Kids coordinate our Out of School Hours Care Program.
Before school care operates from 7.00-8.45am
After school care operates from 3.30-6.15pm
The OSHC program is a paid service where students are supervised in a safe and caring environment outside normal school hours. The program aims to be a home away from home where the students are involved in planning the activities and where they genuinely enjoy attending. The program offers the following services:
Before School Care 7.00am – 8.45am After School Care 3.30pm - 6.00pm
Holiday Program 7.00am - 6.00pm Some Curriculum Days 7.00am – 6.00pm
Students have the opportunity to participate in stimulating activities, mix with their peers and have fun. The program can be used either casually or on a permanent basis and is registered with the Family Assistance Office which enables families that qualify, to claim the Child Care Benefit and/or the Child Care Rebate. At Before School Care students have the option of having a nutritious breakfast (for an additional charge). Students who attend the OSHC programs participate in games, outdoor play, cooking and craft activities as well as having the opportunity to complete homework, mix with their friends and enjoy themselves. The Holiday Programs often involve excursions, incursions and planned theme days. OSHC booking forms are available from the OSHC program, the school office or the school website: www.teamkids.com.au For further information please contact the OSHC Coordinator on 0439 205 903
www.teamkids.com.au 1300 035 000
When a student needs to leave the school before the final bell for the day, they must be signed out by a parent/guardian (16 years or older). The parent/guardian must go to the office first to sign the student out on Compass and obtain an early departure slip. Students will not be released from class unless the parent/guardian has first obtained an early departure slip from the office. As a courtesy, we ask that you notify the teacher prior to any planned early departure, by way of a note sent to school with your child.
A yard duty teacher is present in the school yard from 8.45am each morning. We ask that all students arrive at school no later than 9 am. Any student at school before 8.45am MUST be supervised by a parent/guardian or be booked into before school care.
Students are released from school at 3.30pm each day. Parents collecting their child from school must collect them between 3.30pm – 3.45pm. Parents should be on time as cildren can become distressed when parents are not present at collection time. If a parent realises they will be late to collect their child, they should notify the office staff. Any student on school grounds after 3.45pm, must be supervised by a parent/guardian or be booked into aftercare.
When a student arrives after the 9.00am bell, they need to sign in at the Compass Kiosk located at the front Office and take the late slip to the class teacher. If a student arrives at class after the roll has been marked and does not have a late arrival slip, the teacher will send the student back to the office to obtain a late arrival slip.
The only jewellery permitted to be worn is a watch, small plain sleepers, small plain gold/silver studs and Medalert jewellery.
Wide brimmed or legionnaire hats are to be worn outside until the end of May and then again from September each year.
CAN MY CHILD ORDER A LUNCH ORDER?
We have two options available Monday to Friday.
Option A: Local Milk Bar
- A price list is provided for each family and the method of ordering is set out on this list.
- Students are responsible for placing the lunch order in the lunch order box in their pod at the beginning of the school day.
- Students still need to bring morning tea on days when they have lunch orders.
Option B: Classroom Cuisine
Is a ‘healthy option’ which you can order online. https://www.classroomcuisine.com.au/
While we encourage students to wear either traditional black school shoes or predominantly black coloured runners, students should wear shoes that will best allow them to engage with the various demands of school life such as playing outside each day. On days that students have Physical Education or Sport, runners are advised.
Your child will have weekly sessions of Physical Education, Japanese, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. Prep to Year 2 have an additional session of PMP (Perceptual Motor Program) while Yrs 3-6 have STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths).The specific timetable will be communicated to you at the start of the school term.
All students remain in their learning spaces if it is raining OR over approximately 36 degrees during play times. Students are supervised inside.
We love to celebrate this special day with your child and if you are planning on bringing in a treat for your child to share with classmates, please be aware that we have a number of children with allergies to various products. Students are encouraged to bring small, packaged treats (Freddo Frogs for example) to share with their class if they wish. Please do not supply cakes, cupcakes etc.
There are many reasons for your child to be away from school. They may be unwell, have a medical appointment or be on an extended holiday. If your child is away we appreciate you logging into COMPASS and entering the absence through the student profile page. You can do this before the date or after the occurrence.