School Prospectus
Information For Parents 2010
After School Study Centre
The school operates an After School Study Group, in the library one afternoon a week, from
Attendance
Regular daily attendance is the key to successful learning outcomes. All students are required by law to attend school every day. If your child is unable to attend school for any reason, please inform us by phone or by sending us a signed note explaining the child's absence. Attendance is checked twice daily and where necessary, phone calls are made to parents to check on the whereabouts of students. A medical certificate must be provided for absences of three days or more. Students arriving late report to the office before going to class.
Bicycle Safety
Bikes stored at school during the day must be securely locked. Please ensure that bicycles are roadworthy, your child’s helmet fits securely and is worn at all times. Children should have a sound knowledge of the road rules and be familiar with the safest route to school.
Bus Services
School bus services are operated Tranzit Coachlines (phone 7575783).
Cell Phones
If it is necessary for a student to bring a cell phone to school it must be handed in to the office during the day. Students are not allowed to have phones in class. We do not accept responsibility for lost or stolen cell phones.
Collecting Children
Parents who wish to collect their child during the school day are to report to the office. Your child will then be notified of your arrival and meet you in the student reception area, where he/she will be signed out.
Homework
Homework is an expectation at Devon Intermediate. Students are encouraged to set aside time Monday – Thursday nights for the completion of 30-40 minutes of homework. Information on this will be sent home via the school newsletter and your child’s teacher at the beginning of the year.
Library/Information Centre
Our Library provides a spacious, quiet reading and research environment. Students are able to access information both in hard copy and via the internet. The library is open during the lunch hour.
Choir
Free tuition is provided for those interested in both traditional and contemporary choral work. Students are selected after taking part in auditions.
Instrumental Tuition
Students may receive tuition in string, brass and woodwind at school.
School Hours
Grounds open at 8 15 am. Students are expected to be at school by 8 30 am.
Parent Link Group
We strongly encourage and highly value parental involvement in the life of our school. The Parent Link Group meets each month in the staffroom. Camping, Gala Day, transport, fundraising, classroom programmes and coaching sports are just a few ways in which parents assist us. There are a number of events held specifically for parents and caregivers each year.
Parents are actively encouraged to contact the school to discuss matters of student interest. This enables the Leadership Team and staff to be fully informed at all times regarding home perspectives and circumstances.
School Lunches
Students must have a healthy lunch every day. Students do not go off site to buy food. Students are not to bring fizzy drinks, confectionery or chewing gum to school.
Student Council
Each class elects a representative to the council which meets regularly throughout the year.
Expectations of Students and Teachers at
· Students can expect firm, fair and consistent treatment from their teachers.
· Teachers will expect an appropriate standard of behaviour from all students
· Teachers and students can expect to work in a pleasant, modern, stimulating environment.
· Teachers will set firm guidelines in all school activities.
· Both students' and teachers' expectations will be supported by the Principal, Associate Principals, Board of Trustees, staff, Home and School and parents.
School Rules
The following school rules are expected to be obeyed by all
1. Treat other people as you would like them to treat you.
2. Be in the right places, speak politely and show good manners at all times
3. Treat all property and people with respect.
4. Show courtesy and consideration to others when travelling to and from school and when moving around the school.
5. Wear the
Behaviour Management Plan
The
· Attitude for Excellence awards - reinforcing a positive contribution to the school
· Quality Classroom Management (Class & Team Level)
· School-wide Steps Procedure (Leadership Level)
· Playground Behaviour Management
Students placed on Steps will be required to take part in the process of "righting the wrong" they have done. This may be in the form of an apology, a letter or the performance of a task. For more serious issues students may be placed on after school detentions. Parents are informed and encouraged to meet with staff to discuss behaviour issues.
Attitude for Excellence Awards
Devon Intermediate recognises and promotes students’ personal development and community pride through an acknowledgement of achievement in all areas of school life – the "Attitude for Excellence " programme. There are four major areas of achievement:
- academic
- sport
- community services/duties
- arts
Merit awards are achieved in each of the individual areas and an "Attitude for Excellence" Award is presented to students who have completed all four areas. Students who have completed their Attitude for Excellence Award are encouraged to take part in the "Attitude for Excellence with Honours" programme.
Devon Intermediate has an attractive and functional uniform. We are proud of it and expect it to be worn correctly. The uniform is available from Campus Clothing,
Definitions:
Summer Term 1 and Term 4
Winter Term 2 and Term 3.
Summer
· Navy drill shorts. Additional options for girls - blue and yellow tartan wool polyester skirt or culottes.
· Royal blue polo knit shirt with school logo and lemon pinstripe on collar and sleeve (short sleeved).
· Royal blue V-neck sweatshirt with school logo.
· Flat black sandals with strap around the heel. (Jandals, sneakers, reef sandals are not permitted).
· School navy, wide-brimmed or bucket hats - available from the school office.
Winter
· Navy drill shorts. Additional options for girls - blue and yellow tartan wool polyester skirt or culottes.
· Official Taslon Devon tracksuit pants (optional).
· Official Taslon Devon jacket (optional).
· Official
· Royal blue polo knit shirt with school logo and lemon pinstripe on collar and sleeve. Royal blue V-neck sweatshirt with school logo.
· Flat black polishable school shoes only, either lace-up, buckled or velcroed,, (no colour brand markings or slip-ons).
·
Physical Education Uniform
· Royal blue T-shirt with school logo.
· Navy rugby knit shorts with school logo.
Jackets
Official
Please Note:
1. We recommend dark navy thermal, short-sleeve tops to be worn under polo shirts for extra warmth. It is not acceptable to wear t-shirts or halter-neck tops. These items will have to be removed.
2. Shoes are not to be worn in the summer terms, sandals are not to be worn in the winter terms.
4. All articles of clothing and footwear should be clearly marked with the owner's name.
5. A limited second-hand uniform service is available. Please come to the office for direction. Strictly cash payment.
Hair
Hair is expected to be neat and tidy and, if shoulder length or longer, clipped and tied back. Only plain royal blue, white or black hair ties are to be worn. Hair should be of natural colour, with no extremes of style.
Jewellery
For safety reasons it is inappropriate for jewellery to be worn to school. The only exceptions are:
- a wristwatch.
- small stud earrings - no more than one stud in each ear.
School Expenses Guide 2010
This is a list of expenses you will be called on to meet during the 2010 school year.
To assist you with your budgeting:
· We have attempted to indicate when some of these expenses can be expected in 2010.
· Various payment options are available.
· Many activities are specific to particular students, to some classes and therefore cannot be included in the range of payment options.
Expenses
Board of Trustees' Donation
In 2010 the donation will be $60 for one child attending, $90 per family. Whilst this is not compulsory payment, donations enable us to provide additional resources for the students.
Technology
All students will take part in technology. Parents will be advised of the materials fees for each cycle at the beginning of the year.
Technology Materials fees can be paid as follows:
· One lump sum payment for the year to the school office.
· At the commencement of each technology cycle.
There may be an additional charge if a special project is undertaken in the Hard Material areas.
Out of School Local Visits
Museum, Library, Science and Maths Fairs, Technology Roadshow and other local visits.. Occasionally it will be necessary to travel by bus to these locations. The cost will usually be approximately $3.00 - $6.00.
Mufti Days
Generally one per term. Each mufti day costs $2.00 . Money raised is used for school purposes and for donations to worthwhile causes.
School Performances By Visiting Artists
We usually have two to three performances/visits per year. Admission generally ranges from $4.00 - $6.00
English, Mathematics, Computers, Writing and Spelling, and Science. These occur during Terms 2 and 3 and an entry fee applies to each subject. Children apply for entry to these competitions.
Life Education
The cost for 2009 was $3.00.
Class Camps
Classes will be involved in camps in 2010. All payments are to be made one week prior to the camp. Cost is estimated to be in the region of $80 – 90.
Academy Camps
These are held in Term 4. Costs vary. Parents are notified early in the year.
Musical Instrument Hire
This varies depending on the instrument hired. Details can be obtained from the school Music Teacher.
Lost Library Books
Parents will be billed for lost library books.
Stationery
Children are expected to purchase their basic stationery requirements before the school year begins.
Vandalism
Parents can expect to be billed for costs involved in putting right damage caused by wilful acts of vandalism by their child. This includes replacement costs of school materials, fittings and furnishings.