General Aim:
To give all our students the best possible opportunities to achieve their potential.
Coolum State Primary School provides education for students from Prep to Year 7 and has an enrolment of over 1000 students. Coolum State Primary School has the services of the following people:
· Principal
· Three Deputy Principals
· Forty-one Classroom Teachers - Prep to Year 7
· Physical Education Teacher
· Music Teacher
· Resource Teacher
· Learning Technology Teacher
· LOTE Teacher (Japanese)
· Three Support Staff
· Three Special Needs Teachers
· Guidance Officer
· Visiting Instrumental Teachers
· Teacher Aides
· Registrar
· Two Administrative Officers
· Janitor / Groundsperson
· Cleaners
· Tuckshop Convenor
There are many ways in which parents can assist and support our students throughout the school. Please feel free to offer your services where and when possible. We trust all students, parents and staff have an enjoyable year.
School Times:
8:25am - 2:40pm
Office Hours:
7:30am - 3:30pm
Uniform Shop:
2:00pm - 3:15pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday – P & C Office
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parents are eligible for membership of the Parents and Citizens Association. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month commencing at 7:30pm in the staffroom.
Parents are invited to assist with Tuckshop which operates under the guidance of a convenor.
Parents are most welcome to participate as volunteers in classrooms through negotiation with classroom teachers.
Parent/Teacher sessions are arranged early in the year and throughout the year as part of the reporting process.
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
This information is placed in alphabetical order for ease of reference. If you have any further queries, please phone the school on 5471 9300.
ABSENCES:
In the event of your child being absent, either
· contact the school or
· send a note with the child on the day he/she returns to school.
ACCIDENTS:
In the event of your child sustaining an injury which we feel necessitates expert attention, the ambulance will be called and your child will be taken to your private doctor’s surgery or the Nambour General Hospital or Noosa Hospital. If it is at all possible, parents will be contacted immediately. For this reason our records need to be updated if you move or change mobile phone numbers.
ADDRESS:
The school’s address is School Road, Coolum Beach or P.O. Box 374, Coolum Beach QLD 4573
Our telephone numbers are:
· School (07) 5471 9300
· OSHC (07) 5446 2026
· Tuckshop (07) 5471 9339
School Fax: (07) 5471 9307
AFTER HOURS SCHOOL CARE: (OSHC)
Our Outside School Hours Care is held each day from 2:40pm to 6:00pm. For full details phone the convenor on 5446 2026.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL:
First bell rings at 8:25am. Children are not to arrive at school prior to 8:00am. Once children arrive at school they must not leave the school grounds without approval from principal/deputy principal.
ASSEMBLIES:
Assemblies are held each Friday in the Covered Play Area. Senior Parade commences at 8:40am. Junior Parade commences at 9:20am. Parents are welcome to attend these parades.
BANKING:
Banking is conducted on Wednesday by volunteer parents through the Commonwealth Bank. Please check your child’s passbook after each deposit and contact the office if there is any discrepancy. The school gets a small commission for each child’s transaction.
BEHAVIOUR:
Children are expected to behave appropriately at all times on the way to school, at school and going home from school. Our school has a Behaviour Management Policy designed to address inappropriate behaviour and encourage positive relationships.
BIKES:
Bikes are not to be ridden within the school grounds or along footpaths in front of the school. Bike racks are provided inside an enclosure but it is suggested that bikes be made secure by using some form of safety chain. The bike racks are out of bounds during school hours. Students are required by law to wear helmets.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY:
A list of books required for the year is available from the office at any time. Students are issued with their book lists at the end of the school year for the following year. This is a basic list and teachers may request additional items.
BUS INFORMATION:
Teachers are rostered on bus duty to supervise children until their bus leaves.
For all enquires regarding bus timetables etc.
North of Coolum phone Buslink on 5474 4733
South of Coolum to Suncoast Beach Drive phone Buslink on 5474 4733
South of Suncoast Beach Drive phone Buslink on 5476 6622
West of Coolum phone Coolum Coaches 5437 7172
CHANGES:
Please advise the school of any changes of address, telephone numbers, place of work etc. Parents will appreciate the necessity to correct contacts in case of emergencies.
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:
All clothing and equipment should be marked clearly with the child’s name and class. Lost property is located under C Block, near the Activities Hall.
CLASSROOM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM:
Education Queensland provides the majority of the funding for the day to day operations of the school. These funds are supplemented by the P & C Association and the Classroom Enhancement Program.
The Classroom Enhancement Program is designed to enhance the educational opportunities for the children across the school. The money is vital in covering extra Teacher/Classroom resources such as: Cassette and Video Tapes, batteries, photocopying, laminating, cooking ingredients, additional stationery items, additional Arts and Crafts items, computer/printing ink and much more.
The classroom enhancement fee is revised each year at the October P & C meeting. The classroom enhancement money is distributed evenly across the school.
We ask that the money is paid at the start of the school year so that the children can benefit from the extra resources for the entire year.
While there are obvious benefits for your child’s education from this program, participation in this program is voluntary.
DAILY ROUTINE:
Preparation for school
8:25am First bell - Children’s possessions are brought to the classroom when the teacher is present.
8:25am - 10:30am First Session
10:30am - 11:10am Morning Tea
11:10am - 12:40pm Second Session
12:40pm - 1:20pm Lunch
1:20pm - 2:40pm Third Session
HEALTH
No smoking is allowed on school site. Dogs are not permitted on site.
Hats, preferably one which cover the ears, MUST be worn in the sun. Our school has a ‘No Hat, No Play’ policy. (No Sun Visors)
The Dental Van visits our school at least once a year. All pupils are entitled to free dental treatment. Emergencies can be attended to by phoning 0408 008 154.
HOUSE SYSTEM:
The school is divided into four houses.
Cooloola - Red
Marutchi - Blue
Ninderry - Green
Peregian - Yellow
Houses compete in the Interhouse Athletics as well as organised sporting activities in the school. All pupils are asked to wear their sports uniform on sports days. T-Shirts in each house colour can be purchased from the tuckshop.
INTERNET ACCESS:
Before students can participate in computer activities involving the Internet the Acceptable Use Policy must be completed by both students and a parent or guardian. Forms will be distributed by class teachers at the beginning of the year and should be returned to the teacher when completed.
MEDICAL FORMS:
Medical forms must be completed and returned before students participate in extra curricula activities, excursions or camps.
PERMISSION TO PUBLISH:
From time to time children produce work or are involved in activities at school that we would like to share with a wider audience, either through school newsletter or through our web site. Parents are requested to sign the Consent Form on their child’s behalf. These form are provided at the beginning of the school year and/or on enrolment.
Special projects or activities may require individual permission forms.
LEARNING SUPPORT / SPECIAL NEEDS:
Pupils who have special needs in terms of learning and/or behaviour can be referred to our Learning Support Teachers and Special Needs Teacher who will assist them by providing remedial programs. We can also access a range of other specialist teachers including a Guidance Officer. All referrals must be done through the classroom teacher.
LEAVING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS:
In the interests of safety, children are not permitted to leave the school grounds once they have come to school unless a written note is provided by a parent or guardian. The note must be shown to the child’s teacher and to the office.
LIBRARY (RESOURCE CENTRE):
Borrowing is encouraged for all students. A Library bag is necessary for year 1-3 students to borrow books.
MEDICATION:
Parents who wish the office staff to administer medication to their child, must complete a ‘Medication Form’ in advance. (This form is available from the school office). Medication MUST be in original container which is labelled with the doctor’s name and instructions.
MONEY:
Children are requested not to bring sums of money in excess of $5.00 for tuckshop. All money, for excursions, camps etc. is to be sent to school and given to the class teacher in an envelope with the student’s name, class and the activity written on the front.
NEWSLETTERS:
Our newsletter is produced each week and sent home with the youngest child in the family, on Thursdays.
PREP:
At Coolum, you and your child are warmly invited to learn about the exciting experiences they will have at the start of their learning journey.
Prep hours are 8.25am (first bell) to 2.40pm., Monday to Friday.
Depending on the availability of Religious Education Teachers a non-denominational religious education program operates for each class. A small fee is required of parents to purchase student books for the year. Consent to attend classes is requested at the beginning of the school year.
REPORTS:
Reports are issued twice a year, in Semester One and at the end of Semester Two. Parent interviews may be requested by the teacher or the parent as required after the reports have been issued.
SWIMMING:
Swimming lessons for years 1 – 4 are conducted at the Coolum Peregian Aquatic Centre by trained instructors. There is a small charge for lessons, pool entry and bus fares.
TUCKSHOP:
Tuckshop operates daily. Lunch orders must be written on a paper bag with the child’s name and class and the money securely enclosed inside.
Morning tea may be purchased over the counter. It is not pre-ordered.
Parents are invited to contact the Tuckshop Convenor if they are able to assist in any way. Phone (07) 5471 9339.
UNIFORMS:
The P&C of the Coolum State School resolves that it supports a student dress code policy for Coolum State School because it believes that a student dress code policy at Coolum State School promotes the objectives of the Education Act 1989, and in particular that it:
· promotes a safe environment for learning by enabling ready identification of students and non-students of the school;
· promotes an effective teaching and learning environment by eliminating the distraction of competition in dress and fashion at the school;
· promotes a supportive environment at the school by fostering a sense of belonging; and
· fosters mutual respect among individuals at the school by minimising visible evidence of economic, class or social differences.
· Hair cuts need to promote a neat and sensible image. Hair colouring is not permitted.
· Watches, small discreetly worn necklaces and earring (sleepers and studs) are the only jewellery permitted at school.
· Nail polish is NOT permitted.
