PARENT
HANDBOOK
Statement
of Faith
Bethel
Christian School holds to the Confession of Faith of the Foursquare Church of
Australia and is in agreeance with the Confession of Faith of Christian
Community Schools.
a)
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
– (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
- We believe that the Bible is God
inspired.
b)
THE ETERNAL GODHEAD – (1 John
5:7)
- We believe that God is Triune; Father,
Son and Holy Spirit.
c)
THE FALL OF MAN
– (Romans 5:12)
- We believe that man was created in the
image of God but by voluntary disobedience he fell from protection.
d)
THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION – (John
3:16, Romans 5:8) - We
believe that while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him.
e)
SALVATION THROUGH GRACE
– (Ephesians 2:8)
- We believe that we have no
righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ.
f)
REPENTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE
– (1 John 1:9) -
We believe that upon sincere
repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before
God.
g)
THE NEW BIRTH
– (John 3:3)
- We believe that the change, which takes
place in the heart and life at conversion, is a very real one.
h)
DAILY
CHRISTIAN LIVING – (Hebrews
6:1) - We
believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing
constantly in the faith.
i)
BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER
– (Matthew 28:19 & 1Cor. 11:28)
- We believe that baptism by immersion is
an outward sign of an inward work. We believe in the commemoration of the
Lord’s Supper, by the symbolic use of the bread and the juice of the vine.
j)
BAPTISM
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – (Acts
2:4) - We
believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is to endure the believer with power
and that His incoming is after the same manner as in the Bible days.
k)
THE
SPIRIT FILLED LIFE – (Galatians 5:16-17) - We
believe it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily.
l)
GIFTS AND THE FRUITS OF THE
SPIRIT (1 Cor. 23:1-11, Gal. 5:22) - We believe
that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christians; and that we should
show spiritual fruits as evidence of a spirit-filled life.
m)
MODERATION– (Philippians 4:5) - We
believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should
never
lead him to extreme fanaticisms.
n)
DIVINE
HEALING – (James
4:14-16)
- We believe that Divine Healing is the
power of Christ to heal in answer to the prayer of faith.
o)
THE
SECOND COMING OF CHRIST – (1 Thes. 4:16) - We
believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent.
p)
CHURCH
RELATIONSHIP (Acts 16:5) - We believe it
is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible church of Christ.
q)
CIVIL
GOVERNMENT – (Romans 13:1-5) - We believe
that rules should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of
God.
r)
THE FINAL JUDGEMENT – (2Cor.
5:10)
- We believe that all shall stand some
day before the judgement seat of God and there receive eternal life or death.
s)
HEAVEN – (1Cor. 2:9) - We
believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born again believers.
t)
HELL – (Rev. 20:10-15) - We
believe that hell is a place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as
their Saviour.
u)
EVANGELISM
– (Mark 16:15) - We believe that it is the
responsibility of every believer to recognize their responsibility and to
communicate their faith to others.
v)
TITHES & OFFERINGS –
(Malachi 3:10, 2Cor. 9:7) - We believe that the method God
has ordained for the support and spread of his cause is by the giving of tithes
and free-will offerings.
CONTENTS
Statement
of Faith
Introduction
Map
Bethel
Christian School – Vision & Mission
A
message from the Principal
A
message from the Assistant Principal
Other
people in our school
Administration
Assistance
Interesting
extra school activities
Textbooks
Students
with special needs
School
times
Student
assessment and examinations
Chapel
Library
Computer
room
Camps
Work
experience
Excursions
Canteen
Homework
School
rules
Uniform
code & dress code
Grooming
Bethel Christian School commenced in 1979 as a ministry of the Bethel
Christian Assembly. The school was established to provide students with a
Christian education, designed to serve them for the whole life.
The school seeks to achieve this aim in a number of ways including:
Ø
employing committed Christian teachers who are
able to model Christian values;
Ø
providing a Christian community through which
young people can grow;
Ø
teaching all subjects from a biblical Christian
perspective;
Ø
giving students the opportunity to worship God
through the weekly chapel services, and
Ø
teaching Biblical values through the school’s
Bible & Life program
The school provides an education between K-10, which leads to the award
of the NSW School Certificate.
The school extends a warm welcome to our new parents, we hope that
our association with the school will be a happy and rewarding one and that the
experiences offered at Bethel are able to help your child grow in all aspects of
their life both spiritually, academically, physically and emotionally.
You are always welcome to make contact with the school, but we ask
that if you need to talk to your child’s teacher, or the Principal, that you
make an appointment so that quality time can be given to your visit. You owe it
to us to tell us of any difficulties first. It becomes disappointing when your
concerns get back to us through other parents.
Location
Bethel Christian School is located in Mt Druitt Road, Mt Druitt and is well serviced by train and bus. Bethel is centrally located with easy access to local TAFE colleges and the University of Western Sydney (Nepean Campus).
VISION STATEMENT
To see young men and women, and their families, brought into a full relationship with Jesus Christ.
MISSION STATEMENT - Purpose
To present young men and women with the Gospel of Jesus
Christ in the context of an education framework such that each individual is in
the position of knowing what is required of them to be a Christian and aware of
God’s Will and direction for them so they can realise their God given
academic, social, physical and spiritual potential.
A
Message from the Principal
Bethel is a Christian School, which means that
we try to put the teachings of the Bible at the centre of all that we do. This
means, for example, that we strongly believe that God created the world.
To believe in creation means:
a.
That we are made in God’s image. That means all our children are very
special because they have God’s blueprint on their lives. This is much better
than believing in evolution because all that evolution can tell us is that we
are intelligent animals
and our only real duty is to reproduce the species.
b.
That there is such a thing as absolute truth. This is the truth, which
reflects God’s character. People who aren’t Christians believe that truth is
a personal thing. The problem is that we can’t live in a community where
people have different ideas about truth.
c.
That when we teach English, Mathematics, Science and other subjects we
are imparting the knowledge of God’s creation to our students. Many schools
teach these subjects as though man invented all this subject matter. At Bethel
we invite students to discover God’s beautiful world and use all of its
resources to His Glory.
d.
That God created us to have a special purpose in life. With this view in
mind, work becomes an act of worship rather than a means to a weekly pay packet.
e.
That we are part of a very special community of people. If God created
you and God created me then we are all brothers and sisters with God as our
Father. That is why we place a special emphasis at Bethel on developing a loving
caring community.
f.
That we need to encourage students to respond to the God who created
them. We usually refer to this as becoming a Christian or being born again.
Please remember that you, the parents have the
primary responsibility for educating your children. We want to thank you for
asking us to help you in this most important task. Many parents seem more
interested in making money and playing sport than giving their children quality
time. Bringing up a child is the most important task that you will ever do.
Children will forgive you for not providing them with the finest of houses but
they often don’t forgive when they feel they have been mistreated.
One of the most important things you can do in
being a parent is to be a good role model. Students will respect you and want to
follow your example if you do what you say. Children will usually not respect a
parent who says one thing but does another.
May
God Bless
JP
BA MEd Dip Theol Teach Cert
A Message from the Assistant Principal
When I walk around the playground of our delightfully small school I am constantly reminded of God’s love for each of us. We are all truly drawn to Bethel by His Will and in His name we take the task of teaching very seriously.
Ours is not a school with years of tradition; nor can we boast being the
birth-place of any great leaders, but ours is a school where every child is
cherished for the creation of God that we truly are. We manage to maintain an
atmosphere of family security here. Whilst the world teaches us to depend on
ourselves and on our own resources, we continue to promote the family, reliance
upon each other and of course trust in the Lord our God.
I
pray that I will come to know you well as you become part of our Bethel family.
Mrs Juliet Rowe
BEd
School Counsellor
The School Counsellor is available to assist students
with spiritual, emotional, relational and learning problems. Students or parents
who would like to talk to the counsellor should contact the school office.
The Business Manager is primarily responsible for the
school accounts and control of the school budget. This means that the Business
Manager is
responsible for the collection of fees. If you are having difficulty in paying
school fees we would appreciate it if you could contact the
Business Manager. The
Business Manager
is also responsible for processing rebate applications.
Coordinators
The school has a compliment of three coordinators who
are charged with the task of assisting the Principal in the administration of
the school. Coordinators administer the third (yellow) level of discipline
within the school. Should a child reach the yellow level of discipline one of
the coordinators will contact you about the problem.
The Careers Advisor assists students with matters
relating to their future career. The careers advisor is also responsible for
student work experience.
Year Group Teacher (Primary) Pastoral Care Group
(PCG) Teacher (Secondary)
Year Group/PCG teachers are responsible for pastoral
care of student year groups. The Year Group/PCG teacher is responsible for
maintaining an accurate record of student attendance. They take an active
interest in the welfare of each student and give guidance in matters of
relevance to their year group. They also encourage students in scripture
memorisation.
The office secretaries are the first people you make
contact with when reaching our school. In addition to answering your questions
and processing enrolments they are also specifically involved with student
welfare and uniform matters.
Each year a group of students from Year 6 & Year
10 are elected as prefects. Their responsibility is to be good role models to
their peers. They assist with chapel and other school activities.
Appointments with the Principal, Assistant Principal,
Business Manager or School Counsellor, can be made by telephone through the
secretaries in the school office.
If you would like to discuss your child’s progress
with a teacher, it is helpful if you make arrangements in advance. It is not
always possible for a teacher to see you at the close of the school day as many
have after school duties. While staff are always willing to meet with parents
you will appreciate that they are not usually available during the working day.
School fees should be paid by the end of the first
full week of each term. If difficulty is expressed in paying fees on time the
Bursar should be contacted. Rebates are available to parents with genuine needs.
These are tax deductible and separate receipts are
issued for tax purposes. Your contributions to this fund are appreciated as
monies received are used for capital improvements and maintenance of existing
facilities.
All monies brought to school must be enclosed in a
sealed envelope, clearly marked with your child’s name, class, amount enclosed
and purpose. Envelopes are usually handed to Year Group/PCG teacher or to the
front office in the case of school fees.
A parent newsletter is usually sent out on Fridays
via the youngest sibling. This newsletter contains important information about
our school and should be read carefully by parents. This contains information
about the whole school and celebrates student achievements. You can also request
this via email.
Specific class notes are sent out periodically and we
advise you to check bags for these regularly!
First Aid is available at the front Office. When a student is sick whilst at school parents are asked to come and take their children home. If this is not possible sick bay facilities are available. We advise that children who are sick during the night should be kept home the following day.
A child is late if they arrive after 9.05am in the
case of primary school students or 8.45am in the case of high school students.
Students who arrive later must report to the front
office. High school students will be given an ‘admit to class’ slip and must
sign on. The student’s first lesson teacher will note the time of arrival to
class on the ‘admit to class’ slip. The student will then hand that slip to
their PCG teacher.
If your child is absent from school for a day, or
part of a day, parents are required to send a note of explanation upon their
child’s return to school. A verbal or telephone message on the first day of
absence is appreciated especially if illness is the cause of the absence. The
class/PCG Group can then include your child in their daily prayers. Late
arrivals after 9.05am also require a note of explanation.
Students are not permitted to leave the school site
unless they have a note from their parents/guardians indicating the time and
reason for leaving school. This note should be given to their class teacher
(primary)_ and to the pastoral care teacher (high school) prior to leaving.
Students must report to the school office before leaving and on return to
school.
Train and Bus Passes
These are available from the front office. Students
who lose their passes must apply for a new pass through the front office. The
cost of the replacement pass is at the student’s own expense. It is a
privilege to have a train pass. Students who misbehave whilst travelling can
have their passes confiscated by City Rail, the bus company or the school.
These cards are issued to students over 16 years of
age. Application Forms are available at the front office.
A lost property basket is located in each primary
school classroom. A lost property box is also located in the front office.
Clearly labelled clothes will be returned directly to the student.
Students who wish to make an urgent telephone call
should contact the school office. A charge of 40c is made for telephone calls.
Mobile telephones should not be brought to school.
If, however, a mobile telephone is necessary for any particular reason, parents
must provide a note. The telephone must be turned off whilst at school and left
in the student’s bag. The school takes no responsibility for student mobile
telephones.
Mobile telephones brought to school without
permission may be confiscated and kept at the front office for a period.
Termination of Enrolment
Parents must give one term’s notice of their
intention to withdraw their children from the school.
A condition of enrolment at the school is that
parents provide their children with the correct full school uniform. A copy of
the uniform code is included at the back of this handbook. A note must be
provided if for any reason a student is not wearing the correct uniform.
All students must wear a hat. In the case of primary
students, no hat means no play!
Parents must complete a new school emergency contact
form each year. It is vital that the office has details that are up to date as a
case of emergency may be exacerbated by incorrect information.
Lockers are available to high school students only. Enquiries about obtaining a locker should be made at the front office.
Our school encourages both primary and secondary
students to participate in state-wide competitions in mathematics, English,
science, and computing studies. Announcements about these competitions are made
on assemblies, and by classroom teachers, and a note will be sent home to
parents. A small charge is involved.
Inter-school sport with schools of similar size is
encouraged. Sports include, AFL, cricket, netball, soccer, softball and
basketball. Students who are interested in representing their school in sporting
activities should see sports teachers.
After school and lunchtime sports coaching is
available to students who are chosen in inter-school sporting school teams.
Students who would like to assist with Chapel worship
should see their class teacher in the case of primary school or the music
teacher in the case of secondary.
Music Tuition (primary and high school)
Secondary students who are interested in extra music
tuition should see their music teacher. Primary students should ask for
information from the front office.
High school students are issued with appropriate
textbooks at the commencement of each year or when appropriate. Books are not to
be damaged or marked in any way. Students must pay for lost or damaged books.
A non-refundable textbook fee is payable each year.
The following is available to students with special
needs:
· Additional
ESL lessons. An extra payments is made for this service.
· Learning
support. Extra government funding can be obtained for students with special
needs who meet certain criteria. This allows the school to provide extra help
through such avenues as small group teaching.
Primary: 8.45am
to 2.55pm
Children should be on the premises no later than
8.40am allowing them time to hang up their school bags and be ready for assembly
at 8.45am. Assembly is an important time as this is when daily announcements
about timetable changes, special events and prayer needs are made. We ask you to
help us foster a respect for punctuality in your children by ensuring that they
are on time each morning. Late arrival is disruptive to school routine and not
conductive to self-discipline. We welcome parents to stay for morning assembly.
High School: 8.30am to 2.55pm
Students should be on the premises by 8.30am. Once
again punctuality is vital as students proved straight to Lesson 1.
In the interests of safety, we insist that parents DO
NOT use Ropes Creek Road or the staff car park as a pick up/drop off point as
the school buses use these areas as a pick up/set down point both morning and
afternoon. Parents should try to meet with children in the school grounds and
personally escort them to their vehicle.
Both primary and high school students are
continuously assessed throughout the year. Half yearly and yearly examinations
are a very important time of assessment.
Students need to be continuously revising their work
as part of their homework program.
Parent/Teacher Evenings are held approximately twice
each year and are an opportunity for parents to meet with their child’s
teacher to discuss progress. It is vital that parents make time to attend these
evenings. Remember that when students feel that their parents are interested in
their education then this will be an added incentive to work to the best of
their ability.
Separate chapel services are held weekly for primary,
middle school
and high school students. At each chapel service an offering is collected to
assist sponsored children. The school encourages student participation in chapel
services.
Library
The library is a most important part of the school.
As well as containing book resources the library is also connected to the
internet. For students to use this facility a member of staff must personally
supervise them.
The library is equipped with a computerised catalogue
to assist students in understanding how modern libraries operate.
Primary students have regular library lessons and all
students have access to the library for reading and research. Students may
borrow books regularly throughout the week. Primary students must have a library
bag or a strong plastic carrier bag. Students will be required to pay for
replacement of lost or damaged books.
The school has a well resourced computer room
available to both primary and high school students. Students who interfere with
settings are liable to be banned from the computer room for a period of time.
School camps are an important part of the school
program. They are times when students can develop deeper relationships with
staff and their fellow students away from a formal school environment. Camps are
times when students can focus in a special way on their relationship with God.
Camps are generally held once every two years for both primary and high school
students.
Parents should understand that camps are a compulsory
part of the school program, although not part of the regular fee structure.
Work Experience.
The school provides one week’s compulsory work
experience for Year 10 students each year. Students find their own work
experience, as this will develop skills in finding employment after leaving
school. For details contact the Careers Advisor through the Front Office.
Sometimes students can better learn by moving off
campus to observe an activity first hand in the real world. In this case a
permission slip is sent home along with details relating to the excursion.
Students will not be permitted to attend an excursion if a note has not been
signed. Full uniform is usually required for students attending excursions.
Primary classes usually have one major excursion per
year and high school classes one excursion per subject per year. Elective
subjects may require a greater number of excursions. Excursions are a compulsory
part of the school program.
A range of hot foods and snacks are available on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A canteen list is available for prices and lunch
ordering procedures.
High standards of behaviour are expected from
students whilst at school and going to and from school. The purpose of
discipline is to bring about positive change in the student. When, after
reasonable discipline has been given, change is not evident, then the Principal
may need to place that student on a suspension of indefinite duration, which
means the student will need to enrol in another school.
There are five levels of discipline:
Primary Levels
Level 1:
Administered by the classroom teacher.
Level 2:
Administered by the classroom teacher, but student may be withdrawn for
periods of
‘time
out’ and placed with a neighbouring teacher.
Level 3:
Student referred to Primary Coordinator.
Level 4:
Student referred to Assistant Principal.
Level 5:
Student referred to Principal.
Secondary Discipline
Level 1:
Administered by the classroom teacher.
Level 2:
Administered by the PCG teacher.
Level 3:
Student referred to Secondary Coordinator
Level 4 & 5:
As for Primary Levels.
Note:- Parents are notified when a child is placed on
Level 3 Discipline or above.
Whilst the school uses many forms of positive
encouragement of good behaviour, sometimes the other forms of discipline have to
be employed, including playground clean-ups, lunchtime detentions, afternoon
detentions, and suspensions. Parents must sign a detention slip in the case of
afternoon detentions and are invited to ask for an interview regarding the
detention.
Homework is an important part of a child’s learning
process. It enables students to revise what they have learned in class and so
enables learning to be reinforced. Homework should also be a time for
preparation of summaries in preparation for examinations.
Kindergarten – Year 1:
No formal homework is set but parents should spend time reading
stories to their
children each evening.
Years 1-2:
Twenty minutes recommended, including 10 minutes reading.
Years 3-4:
Thirty minutes recommended, including 10 minutes reading.
Years 5-6:
Forty minutes recommended, including 10 minutes reading.
Homework should not exceed these guidelines. If your
child has difficulty completing tasks in this time frame, please talk to the
classroom teacher who will modify the programme.
Years
7 & 8:
Twenty minutes per subject per night. That is a student completes
20
minutes for each subject they have had during that day. At the end of the week
students should have completed 20 minutes for every lesson timetabled for that
week.
Years 9 &
10:
Thirty minutes per subject per night. At the end of the week students
should have completed 30 minutes for every lesson timetabled for that week.
Note: These
times need to be extended as examinations and assessment tasks approach.
Matthew 7:12 summarises all of our school rules.
“In everything do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the law and the prophets.”
The complete list of school rules is listed in the
student handbook. The rules listed below are of particular interest to parents
–
1.
Every effort must be made for students to arrive at school on time.
Parents will be notified if students are consistently late for school.
2.
Written permission from parents will be needed for students to leave the
school grounds during school hours.
3.
Students are to come directly to school. They are not to loiter at the
railway station or at the shops on the way to school.
4.
Behaviour on trains and buses: the school expects a very high standard of
behaviour on trains and buses. The
following behaviour is not permitted:-
-
removing any part of uniform
-
running along platforms or trains
-
standing too close to the edge of the platform, beyond the yellow line
-
standing too close to doorways unless the train or bus is otherwise
crowded
-
not sitting down when seats are available
-
making excessive noise
-
disturbing other passengers
-
throwing objects out of a train or bus
-
riding in guard’s compartments
-
conducting practical jokes such as hiding other student’s bags or
personal property
-
sitting down in crowded train whilst fare paying passengers have to stand
-
not having train or bus passes ready for checking by staff
-
being rude to transport staff
For safety reasons students should not travel in a
train carriage, which is empty or nearly empty. We advise students to travel in
the carriage occupied by the guard shown by the blue light. When travelling in
trains, which are not very full, students should consider sitting in an aisle
seat. Girls travelling along should try to sit near another woman.
5.
Students should leave valuable property at home or at the front office.
6.
The only drugs that students can have at school are those for which
parent or doctor has prescribed. Medication must be handed in to the school
office, together with a note giving instructions re dosages.
7.
If students are genuinely sick, the office staff will ring parents to
come and collect their child. The sick bay is only available for students whose
parents cannot be contacted.
8.
Chewing gum is not permitted at school.
9.
Students must not bring knives to school.
10.
Students must keep their books neat and tidy. Books must not contain
inappropriate pictures or writing.
11.
Correct uniform must always be worn to school. If for any reason students
cannot wear correct uniform, a note of explanation from parents must be given.
The note must not cover incorrect uniform for more than two days.
12.
Students must not damage or deface any school property. They will be
required to pay for any deliberate damage caused.
13.
Any form of verbal harassment, intimidation or physical bullying WILL NOT
BE TOLERATED.
Uniform and Dress Code
At Bethel Christian School we require a high
standard of dress and appearance of our students. In this matter we week parent
cooperation. Students should, at all times including travelling to and from
school, seek to dress and behave in such a way that will bring credit to
themselves, their school and the Lord Jesus.
Any aspect of dress that needs clarification should
be discussed with the Principal. Students must be always clean, neat, correctly
dressed and groomed. If incorrect, incomplete or dirty uniform is worn without
written permission then a uniform note will be sent to parents and must be
signed and returned to school. Shoes must be kept polished and repaired.
Any T-shirt or singlet that is worn under the uniform
should be plain and not visible. Any unacceptable item of adornment that is work
to school may be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the term.
All items of clothing and footwear must be clearly labelled.
Uniform Policy
Term One
-
Summer Uniform
Term Two
-
Summer/Winter Uniform as advised
Term Three
-
Winter Uniform
Term Four
-
Summer as advised
Parents and students will be advised of the
changeover dates.
Girls:
Summer Uniform
-
school check dress with white Peter Pan collar (available from school)
-
black lace up shoes (polishable)
-
white socks – ankle length
-
navy sloppy-joe (school crested, available from school)
-
navy legionnaires hat (years 3-6)
-
navy ‘baseball’ cap (years 5-6)
Winter Uniform
-
winter tunic and tie (available from school)
-
long sleeved sky blue blouse with Peter Pan collar (ONLY available from
Lowes)
-
navy tights/white socks - ankle length
-
black lace up shoes (polishable)
Boys:
Summer Uniform
-
sky blue short-sleeved shirt (ONLY available from Lowes)
-
grey shorts with full elastic waist (ONLY available from Lowes)
-
grey socks – ankle length
-
black lace-up shoes (polishable)
-
navy legionnaires hat (years 3-6)
-
navy ‘baseball ‘ cap (years 5-6)
Winter Uniform
-
sky blue long sleeved shirt (ONLY available from Lowes)
-
long grey pants (ONLY available from Lowes)
-
navy sloppy joe (school crested, available from school)
-
grey socks - ankle length
-
black school shoes (polishable)
-
school tie (available from school)
Sport Uniform – boys and girls
-
navy shorts – long leg knit variety (available from school)
-
gold crested polo shirt (school crested, available from school)
-
navy sloppy joe (school crested, available from school as for normal
uniform)
-
plain white sports socks - ankle length
-
sports shoes – preferably
white
Girls:
Summer Uniform
-
white shirt with Peter Pan collar (ONLY available from Lowes)
-
Tartan knee length skirt (please see below for details)
-
navy sloppy joe (school crested, available from school)
-
white socks – ankle length
-
black lace-up shoes (polishable)
Winter Uniform
-
as for summer
-
black stockings or tights/white ankle length socks
-
sports tracksuit jacket
Boys:
Summer Uniform
-
white shirt (ONLY available from Lowes)
-
grey pants (long or short, ONLY available from Lowes)
-
navy sloppy joe (school crested, available from school)
-
black lace-up shoes (polishable)
Winter Uniform
-
as for summer
-
tie (available from school)
-
sports tracksuit jacket
Sports Uniform – boys and girls
-
navy shorts (long leg knit variety (available from school)
-
gold crested polo shirt (crested, available from school)
-
white ankle length socks
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sports shoes, preferably white
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tracksuit (available from school)
Girls’ skirts can be obtained from:
Troy Manufacturing
Shop 44, Sydney Street
St Marys. 2760.
Telephone: 9673.3503
Lowes, Mt Druitt has been advised of the uniform
details and will be able to assist you with the purchasing of uniform. Note
items available at Lowes should NOT be purchased from other stores as styles may
be different.
Girls:
1.
hair should be clean and neat and where necessary tied back so it does
not fall in the face when leaning forward. Hair clips, ribbons or decorations
must be yellow or blue. Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied up in an
approved style for tidiness and health reasons. Styles of hair should be
conservative and not bring undue attention to the individual or be unacceptable
at a reasonable job interview. Hair must not be dyed or bleached.
2.
make-up and coloured nail polish is not to be worn and fingernails are to
be clean and neatly filed.
3.
jewellery is not allowed to be visible with the exception of watches,
simple signet rings and medical ID bracelets etc. A pair of ear studs or
sleepers is permissible.
Boys:
1.
hair should be kept clean, neat and is not to extend beyond the collar
and not be styled to the excess of fashion or detract from a reasonable job
interview. Hair must not be dyed or bleached.
2.
fingernails are to be kept clean and neatly trimmed.
3.
jewellery is not permitted with the exception of watches, simple signet
rings and medical ID bracelets, etc. Earrings are not permitted. If
parents/students are in doubt as to particular hairstyles, the Assistant
Principal should be consulted BEFORE having a questionable or trendy hairstyle.