School Information
Year 5 Canberra Excursion
Year 5 students from our school have recently undertaken an education tour of the
national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of
educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage, and
democracy.
The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being
able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To
assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is
contributing funding to our school in the amount of $30.00 per student under the
Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is
paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.
Uniform Changeover
Students have the choice to wear their full summer or full winter uniform for the remainder of Term 3. Commencing Monday 13th October, full summer uniform is compulsory.
Lost Property
The Lost Property bins are located at the student entrance in the administration block. Parents are welcome to come to Lost Property to see if they can locate their child's jacket/jumper/coat. At the moment all the clothing in the bins have no names, so cannot be returned. Please feel free to take an item to replace the clothing you have lost.
Please label all items of clothing, especially those that can be easily removed eg hats, jackets, jumpers.
Lunch boxes and drink bottles are often handed in; however, if they are not labelled we keep these for one week before we dispose of them.
Lateness to School
Please be reminded that School begins at 8.45am each day. Students that arrive after 8.45am are marked as a 'partial absence' for the day. If they arrive without an adult, it is put in as an "unjustified" lateness.
Medication Policy for Students
Annual Updates
All medical plans supplied to the school need to be updated annually - ideally at the beginning of each school year.
Asthma and AnaphylaxisIf your child suffers from asthma and/or anaphylaxis, you must provide the school with a current Action Plan signed by your GP.
Asthma Medication
- Children are allowed to carry their asthma medication (e.g., puffers) on their person.
- Additionally, an asthma puffer must be kept in the school’s first aid kit.
- No other medication is permitted to be carried by students.
Prescription Medication
For students who need to take prescription medication during school hours, a “Request for School to Administer Medication” form must be submitted to the office along with the medication.
Daily Absence Procedures
If your child is unwell or will be absent from school for a day, you can advise through 'Attendance' in the Compass App. Alternatively, you can email the school on info@hfidow.catholic.edu.au or telephone the school office.
Extended Absence Procedures
For extended absences (of more than 5 school days), parents must submit the Notification of Extended Absence form online - Extended Absence Online Notification Link, along with relevant documentation. This documentation should include: Dates, locations of travel, purpose and reasons for travel outside school holidays.