Mullaway Primary School

Executive Support Mrs. Kathy Gray Assistant Principal K-2 and Year 2 Teacher Mr. James Deagan Principal

Kindy Teachers 2015 Miss Hollie Burgess Miss Danielle Eichmann

Dates for the calendar Transition days Every Tuesday in November. 9:30am – 1:00pm November 4 th, 11 th, 18 th and 25 th Best Start Assessment Starts Wednesday, January 28 th to Friday, January 30 th 45 minute appointment Kindergarten Starts Monday, February 2 nd 2015 Class Structure Decision made on Friday, January 30 th Most likely a Kindergarten class and a K/Year 1 class. Depending on Kinder enrolment and whole school enrolment

Learning Support Teachers Mr. Joel Grant Mrs. Leanne Worrall

Administrative Support Mrs. Leanne Bartlett Mrs. Tania Swilks

A professional team…

most of the time…

Get involved 1. Canteen volunteer 2. Classroom volunteer 3. P&C and fundraising 4. Share your expertise 5. Attend focus days 6. Read to your child, or listen to them read to you, every day Valuing your child’s education is the best support you can give

Get them to school 1. Keep your child home if they are sick 2. Apply for an exemption certificate if you are going on an extended trip 3. If your child has less than 65 days absent in their 13 years of schooling they have a 95% chance of attending university 4. If your child has 20 days absent per year by Year 10 they have missed a year of school and have a 5% chance of attending university

Support your child’s behaviour, don’t defend it. 1. Teachers and parents need to be working on the same page. 2. Support the school’s discipline policy, in the long term it is in your child’s best interest

Mullaway Primary School Quality teaching and learning Interactive technology in all classrooms. A balance of male and female teachers. Good discipline, positive peer support and anti-bullying programs. Excellent music and creative art initiatives. Successful sport, fitness and sensory learning opportunities. Modern facilities in a beautiful bush environment. Safe, friendly and successful in a small caring setting.

Legal and Safety Enrolment: 1. Birth Certificate 2. Immunisation History Statement 3. Proof of address 4. Copy of Court Orders 5. Information re special needs – health/ disability 6. Permission to photograph 7. Emergency Contacts 8. Inform school of changes

Legal and Safety Attendance 1. Late or early pick up – report to office 2. Absences – note or phone call 3. Exemption - +5 days Fees (approx $130) 1. Contribution $40 2. Sport Levy $10 3. Reading Eggs $15 4. Yoga $25 5. Insurance $5 6. Books $15 7. Excursion $20

Legal and Safety Travel 1. Parking 2. Buses 3. Riding 4. Walking 5. Inform school of changes Medical 1. Headlice 2. Contagious Diseases 3. Medication 4. Health Care Plans

Communication 1. Newsletter 2. Notes 3. Website p.schools.nsw.edu.au/home p.schools.nsw.edu.au/home 1. Classroom teacher is the first port of call for any issues