Term Dates 2019
Our  school office is staffed by Mrs Glenda Ryan who is at school Monday to Thursday 8am – 12:30pm. We can also be contacted via email and the Skool Loop App on your mobile phone. Messages may be left on the answer machine after hours.

• 8.55am - 10.30 Class Instruction
• 10.30am - 10.50am Morning Tea
• 10.50am - 11.50am Class Instruction
• 11.50am - 12.00pm Fruit Break
• 12.00pm - 1.00pm Class Instruction
• 1.00pm - 1.45pm Lunch
• 1.45pm - 3.00pm Class Instruction
  

Children are allowed to come onto school grounds from 8.30am.

Children are not encouraged to be on the school grounds after 3.30pm as staff cannot be responsible for them and this is important planning time for teaching staff.
Bus List

The school has a daily bus list that is checked off each afternoon as children board the shuttle to the bus depot. If children are at school but are not using the bus to return home parents must send a note or call the office so the child can be crossed off the list.

Regular school attendance is important for children’s progress. Please contact the school office before 9.00am using the Skool Loop App – Absences Tab -  if your child is going to be at school. An answering machine is available during non-office hours to record these absences.

On returning to school a child needs to bring a note of explanation for any absence – this is to comply with Government regulations regarding school attendance.


Our Lady of the Snows has a successful Behaviour Management Programme, whereby children are encouraged to learn to be responsible for their own actions and behaviour and to respect their own property and that of others.
Parents are contacted if there are any serious matters of concern. We would encourage parents to contact the school if they have any concerns.

Please ensure that all clothing and property is clearly named. The school cannot accept responsibility for lost property but every effort will be made to locate lost items. Items not labelled or named are put in the “lost property” box located in the main office, and you are welcome to check through clothing found and not claimed. At the end of each term any unclaimed property is sent to the Red Cross Shop. Name all clothing!

As teachers cannot be responsible for the custody of valuable articles, children are advised not to bring them to School. Toys are discouraged.

Earrings other than studs are not allowed, and watches are to be worn at “own risk”.

Stationery for 2019 will be distributed to each student at the beginning of the school year and charged to parent accounts. A list of miscellaneous items to be purchased  is available from the school office.

Additional school activities may require money to be sent to school.

Some possible activities are:

• Swimming
• Skiing
• Class trips
• School camps
• Visits
• Educational touring groups
• Junior developmental
• Lunches
  

Children are encouraged to have a healthy lunch. They will need to bring a piece of fruit for a “fruit break” at 11.50am, as well as sufficient food for morning tea and lunch.


No discussion on any complaints involving pupils or staff should take place in the presence or hearing of pupils.

If you have a complaint about a pupil or pupils, you should refer your complaint to your child’s classroom teacher. If the action or response does not satisfy your concern, please refer your complaint to the Principal.

In the event of a complaint about a teacher, you must first make an effort to discuss the problem with the teacher concerned before you approach the Principal.