Hillvue Public School
Hillvue Public SchoolParent Information HandbookInnovation Opportunity Success
Hillvue PublicSchoolHillvue Road Tamworth NSW 2340Telephone: 0267657446 Fax: 0267621215Email: Hillvue-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auExecutive PrincipalMiss Theressa MilesDeputy PrincipalMrs Jayne JohnsonWelcome to Hillvue Public School.Hillvue Public School is one of 15 Connected Communities Schools in New South Wales.The Connected Communities strategy positions schools as community hubs. It broadens the influence of thecommunity and school leadership, to play a role in the delivery of key services and in supporting children and youngpeople from birth, through school into further training, study and employment. Hillvue Public School has a strong focuson student welfare, community engagement and quality teaching and learning.Key initiatives such as Early Action for Success, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, Gamilaraay Language,Differentiated Learning Environments, Extended Transition to School program, Music tuition and Boys and Girls Groupsare examples of the development and implementation of innovative programs that cater for the needs of all students.Hillvue Public School has a genuine focus on children and the provision of a diverse and innovative curriculum,supported by one Instructional Leader and quality classroom teaching. Our enthusiastic and approachable staff arehighly trained, experienced professionals who provide the foundation for our mottos of “Innovation, Opportunity andSuccess” and “To Greater Heights”. We work together to ensure our staff, students and families are supported andrecognised as important members of our school community.It is our aim to further the development of each student by providing a happy and safe environment where everyoneis encouraged to be the best person they can be. Established core values such as personal pride, respect for self, family,school and community and a rigorous curriculum underpinned by strong welfare and aspirational programs supportstudents with their learning journey.We encourage our community to respect the past, value the present and aim high for the future.Miss Theressa MilesExecutive Principal
Contents Absences and Attendance Anti – Bullying Protocol Assemblies Assisted School Transport Banking Before and After School Care andVacation Care Bell Times Book Club Buses Canteen Classroom Assistance Collection of Money Online Payments Computer Education Communication to Parents Counsellor Crunch and Sip Custody Dance Eat Well 2 Learn Well (Breakfast Club) Emergency Contact Enrolment Procedures English as a Second Language (ESL) Excursions and Cultural Visits Head Lice Homework Policy Infectious Disease Learn to Swim Learning SupportLibraryLost PropertyMedication at SchoolMessages to StudentsNAIDOC WeekNational AssessmentsNotesParent/Teacher InformationAfternoonsParkingPhotographsPlayground SupervisionParents and Citizens AssociationReference GroupReporting to ParentsRiding Bikes to SchoolSchool Development DaysSchool ExpectationsScriptureSecuritySick BaySkoolbag ApplicationSpecial EventsSport and Physical EducationSports HousesSports CarnivalsStephanie Alexander FoundationTechnology and Cyber SafetyTrainee TeachersUniformsAppendix- School Map
All visitors to Hillvue Public School must report to the front office on arrival. This is not anexpectation when attending assemblies or other whole school activities.Absences and AttendanceAttendance at school is compulsory for children and any absences, whole or part day, must be explained to theschool via a parental note, phone call to the office or via the Skoolbag Application within seven days. Regulationsrequire the school to send a letter home whenever a child has been away for 2 days or more without the schoolreceiving an explanation. A phone call or note will save confusion and angst. Extended absences for extenuatingcircumstance MUST be approved by the Executive Principal following an exemption application being submittedprior to the absence. This form is available from the front office.Late arrivals are to report to the office on arrival at school. If a student requires to leave before school ends,parents/carers must report to the front office to obtain a leave pass before collecting a child from the classroom.Home School Liaison Officers (H.S.L.O.) are appointed by the Department of Education to investigate long, short andpartial absences when a child misses more than 15% of the year (approximately 30 days) or if a pattern ofabsenteeism warrants investigation.Anti-BullyingSchools exist in a society where intimidation, harassment and victimisation occur. Bullying must be taken seriouslyand is not acceptable in any form. Students have the right to expect their school day will be free from the fear ofbullying, harassment, intimidation and victimisation. The values that underpin our school include fairness, respect,integrity and responsibility. Our aim is to provide a happy and safe environment where everyone is encouraged topursue personal excellence and to play and work safely and respectfully.A full copy of our Anti-Bullying protocol is available on the Hillvue Public School At Hillvue Public School we hold an assembly each morning in the courtyard (Monday to Thursday) and a formalwhole school assembly is held each Friday morning in the school hall.Whole School Assembly – Friday 9.05am. A different class hosts the assembly each week and presents an item. At thisassembly we highlight student achievement and present class and school awards. Parents and community membersare very welcome to attend our school assemblies.Assisted School TransportAssisted School Transport provides access to school for children with disabilities from home to school and back againfollowing approval by Assisted School Transport directorate and upon completion of forms. This service is only used inspecial cases and the regulations are stringent. Children who use Assisted School transport are delivered to and pickedup from the front car park.BankingStudent banking is carried out at the school each Friday. Parents who wish to have their children involved in schoolbanking may collect an information leaflet from the front office. This is a good way to encourage children to saveregularly.Before and After School Care and Vacation CareThe Tamworth Regional Council operates two Before and After School Care facilities, one at Tamworth West PublicSchool and one at Tamworth Public School. Please contact the Regional Council for an application.
Bell Times 8:30 am8:45am9:00 am11:10 am11:20 am11:50 am1:20 pm1:30 pm1:55 pm2:50pm3:00pmSupervision commencesSupervisionClasses commenceEating time in classrooms (This is duty time)Students dismissed for first breakClasses recommenceEating in classrooms (This is duty time)Students dismissed for second breakClasses recommenceStudents who catch the early bus dismissedClasses dismissed for the dayPlayground supervision commences at 8.30am. It is in the students’ and parents’ best interests that students do notarrive at school before 8.30am. Bus travellers and early arrivals must sit quietly in the courtyard.Book ClubChildren will receive pamphlets via classroom teachers which will enable them to purchase books through theAshton Scholastic Book Club. All money and Book Club orders are to be handed in to the front office. A portion ofmoney collected is returned to the school for library purchases.BusesAll Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 children are entitled to free bus travel irrespective of distance from school. Childrenin Years 3 to 6 who live more than 1.6 kilometres from the school are entitled to free bus transport. Application formsare available online at www.transportnsw.info/school-students. After dismissal of classes each day students who travelon buses line up at the COLA near the Kinder room. Students are to sit quietly and wait for directions from teachers.The early bus bell sounds at 2:50pm. Students catching the early bus move directly from classrooms to the bus in thebus parking area. All students are expected to walk through the front pedestrian gate. It is important that all childrenhave their bus pass on them at all times to ensure ‘free travel’ is acknowledged.CanteenOur school canteen operates at first break five days per week. Lunches can be ordered each morning from 8.45amat the canteen. The canteen’s price list is updated twice yearly to reflect a summer and winter menu. Lunches aredistributed to classes in a lunch crate prior to lunch. The canteen is available for children to purchase additional foodat first break only. If you would like to be a volunteer please contact our canteen manager via the front office.Additional help is always needed and appreciated.Classroom AssistanceAdditional Learning Support is provided to students who require both remedial or extension in the core subjectareas. Our Learning Support Team identifies students through detailed analysis of performance data and allocatesteacher, interventions resources and aiding time as appropriate. This process is completed in consultation withparents and carers as partners in your child’s education.Collection of MoneyMajor School Initiatives include such things as excursions, Year 6 shirts, sporting excursions, Year 6 graduation andfarewell. All money of this nature must be delivered in person or in an envelope clearly marked with the student’sname and purpose of the money to the front office. A receipt will be issued immediately payment is made.Minor School Initiatives including special days such as school performance visits, SRC fundraising and otherdonations must be handed to your child’s teacher at the beginning of the school day. Notes and payments should beplaced in a clear snap lock bag or in an envelope with all the contents of the envelope written clearly on the front.Please do not hand minor payments or permission notes directly to the office.
Online PaymentsThe online payment portal linked to the school website is also available for school related payments. This is a securepayment page hosted by Westpac. www.hillvue-p.schools.nsw.edu.au. Click on “make a payment” and follow theprompts to make a payment. Please quote the invoice number or the student’s date of birth as a reference.Late payments may result in children missing out on events.Computer EducationHillvue Public School is well equipped with computers in each classroom and in the computer technology centre.Children have access to the internet and can use their Department of Education email account to access informationrelevant to their education and to support the use of ICT in the classroom. Computers are used as a tool in teachingand learning with the aim being to facilitate children’s learning through the use of computer technology. Interactivewhiteboards have been installed in all classrooms and the library to utilise this teaching tool.Communication to ParentsRegular updates are available on the school website and the SkoolBag application. Special events may be communicatedwith a note from their teacher. Staff may also contact you via phone calls to discuss matters relating to your child withyou. Please make sure the school always has your most current phone number for communication.CounsellorThe School Counsellor supports students with educational, social, emotional and behavioural needs. The counsellorworks collaboratively with the school, families and external agencies. Students accessing counsellor services mustbe referred by either class teachers or parents seeking advice or assistance. Appointments can be made bycontacting the school.Crunch and Sip‘Crunch and Sip’ is a NSW Health initiative designed to encourage the drinking of water and the eating of fruit. Ourschool supports ‘Crunch and Sip’, which is held in classrooms each morning. All students are encouraged to bringfruit to school for this healthy initiative.CustodyIf parents are divorced or separated, confidential information is respected by the school. Parents are asked only toprovide essential and appropriate information such as copies of court orders. Separate interviews and copies of yourchild’s report can be requested at the front office and with your classroom teacher. It is requested that any changesto documents or status be notified to the front office in writing as soon as applicable. The school relies on up to datecourt orders for custody matters relating to our students.DanceHillvue Public School participates in CAPERS and the New England Dance Festival on alternate years as a Departmentof Education initiative. Nominations and an audition video are also lodged each year for participation in The SchoolSpectacular in Sydney. The School Spectacular is a world class arena production and the largest event of its kind inAustralia.Through these opportunities, children fulfil both curriculum requirements for dance and movement and have anopportunity to perform and develop life long memories.Eat Well 2 Learn Well (Breakfast Club)A healthy breakfast is provided five days a week in the school kitchen at no cost to students. All students currentlyenrolled at Hillvue Public School are permitted to attend Eat Well 2 Learn Well. Volunteers from St Peters Churchand students from the University of Newcastle Rural Health prepare breakfast for our students. Students areexpected to display excellent manners, sign in on arrival and wash and wipe up all the cutlery, plates, dishes andcups they use.Emergency ContactsIt is a requirement that parents and/or emergency carers can be contacted at all times. It is very important that weare able to contact parents or carers in school hours in the event of an emergency. Any changes to telephonenumbers, addresses or other relevant information should be notified immediately to the front office.
Enrolment ProceduresChildren who turn 5 years old prior to August 1 may be enrolled at the beginning of that school year. Documentaryevidence of date of birth and immunisation is required.As part of the enrolment process, the school needs to sight the original copy of your child’s Immunisation Certificateand take a copy for his / her file. If you do not have the official copy, the following link may assist you to obtain acopy from Medicare. certOut of Zone - Preference for enrolment at primary school is given to students living in the local school zone. Parentsmay apply for enrolment of their child in schools outside their local school zoned area.Out of zone enrolments are considered through the following process: Parent/carer contacts school front office. Parent/carer collects an ‘out of zone’ expression of interest form. Expression of interest form must be returned to the school with a valid reason for requesting an out of zoneenrolment. The enrolment committee meets once per week to consider ‘out of zone’ enrolments. Places are allocated, if available, after contacting previous school principals to determine needs and orissues. Parent /carer will have an interview with the principal or nominee to discuss needs including: academicremediation and/or extension, social needs, risk management/ behaviour management structures asnecessary. False or misleading information may lead to a declining of enrolment. It is important that parents are honestand true in all representations.All kindergarten students are expected to take part in the Best Start Assessment process which provides informationto the kindergarten teachers and to parents about student’s current knowledge and experiences in literacy andnumeracy. The process enables the Early Stage One teachers to cater for the individual needs of students.English as a Second Language (ESL)An ESL Teacher is employed when necessary to assist students when an enrolment indicates a student from abackground other than English, in the first year of enrolment in a NSW Public School. Students are tested on theirknowledge and are supported in the development of English.Excursions and Cultural VisitsExcursions and cultural visits are part of the school’s educational programs and are closely linked to units beingstudied in particular grades. Overnight excursions, camps or visits to capital cities occur in Years 3 to 6. All studentsare expected to participate in excursions as part of normal school programs. Early notice is given and the option of apayment plan is available to pay for major excursions. Non-refundable deposits and final payments must be made bythe due dates that have been set. Only students who consistently meet Hillvue Public School Expectations will beafforded the privilege of attending excursions, cultural and sporting events.Head LiceThe NSW Department of Education policy on head lice is followed at Hillvue Public School. Our role is to provideinformation on the removal of head lice when they become apparent in classes. A letter will be sent home indicatingthat head lice are present. Parents should ensure that every precaution is taken to minimise the impact of head liceon the school community. We all have a role to play in this matter.Homework PolicyHomework is relevant to classroom work, providing practice and reinforcement of skills. Research and enrichmenttasks may be set on occasion. Students are encouraged to develop regular work habits and take increasingresponsibility for homework as they progress from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Infectious DiseasesParents are reminded that students with infectious diseases should not return to school until the required number of days haselapsed.Common infectious diseases of childhood:DiseaseSymptomsPeriod of exclusionSlight fever, runny nose and a rashExclude until fully recovered. MaximiseChicken Poxpink spots that blister and scab.exclusion necessary 6 days after rash appears.Fever, tiredness, coughs, sore redMeaslesExclude until rash disappears.eyes and nose.German MeaslesOften mild or no symptoms, mild7 days from appearance of rash.fever, runny nose and a pink blotchyrash that lasts a short time.Fever, swollen and tender glandsMumpsExclude until fully recovered. Minimalexclusion- 1 week after the appearance ofaround the jaw.swelling.Fever, headaches, sore throat,Do not exclude. Some children with glandularGlandular Fevertiredness and swollen nodes.fever are too sick to attend schoolInfluenzaFever, runny nose, cough, muscleNot excluded unless sick. Exclude if sore throatsoreness and headaches.and cough are present.Seek medical help immediately. Patient willMeningococcalTime from exposure to illness is 2-3days. Fever, nausea, vomiting, rashneed medical assistance.and drowsiness.RingwormPresent when scalp is itchy and scaly Exclude until fungal treatment has beenpatch of skin is surrounded by a pink administered.ring.Viral HepatitisSudden fever, nausea, loss ofRe-admit on receipt of a medical certificate ofappetite, vomiting. A yellowing ofrecovery.the skin and eyes (jaundice). Darkurine and pale stool.New infections re 2-6 weeks, reUntil all evidence of the disease hasScabiesinfections are 1-4 days. Itchy skin,disappeared or a medical certificate isapparent around wrists, betweenproduced stating that treatment has beenfingers and toes, buttocks and groin. successful.Exclude until the after treatment or untilScarlet FeverSudden onset of sore throat, highfever and vomiting followed by asymptoms are improving.rash in 12-36 hours.Mild fever, red cheeks, itchy lace-like No exclusion needed. Most infectious beforeSlapped Cheekrash and sometimes a cough. Sorethe rash appears.throat and runny nose.Starts with a runny nose, followed by Exclude until the first 5 days of antibioticWhooping Cougha persistent cough that comes intreatment has been taken. Immunisation.bouts. Bouts may be followed byvomiting and a whooping sound andthe child gasps for air.Must exclude until discharge from eyes hasAcute Conjunctivi
Hillvue Public School is one of 15 Connected Communities Schools in New South Wales. The Connected Communities strategy positions schools as community hubs. It broadens the influence of the community and school leadership, to play a role in the delivery of key services and in supporting children and young .
learning is the only option at Hillvue Public School. School context Hillvue Public School has an enrolment of 302 students, with 78% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school, located in Tamworth has well maintained expansive grounds and is one of 15 Connected Communities Schools in New South Wales.
Hillvue Public School is a K-6 school located in Tamworth in the North West area of New South Wales. Seventy per cent of the school’s student population of 310 students identify as Indigenous. The school has a stable staff, each of whom focuses on personalising learning for their students.
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HILLVUE PUBLIC SCHOOL TAMWORTH, NSW One of 15 Connected Communities schools in NSW, Hillvue is a ‘community hub’. It is boosting literacy and numeracy data among students – 78% of which are Aboriginal – with an ongoing push towards open and shared learning.
On Monday I had the pleasure of taking Lis to Tamworth to attend workshops on Public Speak-ing at Hillvue Public School. She was among 130 other students, including students from Woolbrook and Niangala, finding out why Public Speaking is not that scary. Public Speaking is
Hillvue Public School teachers and executives visited our school on Monday to view the amazing programs and teachers that we have in our school. They were very impressed by the way our students engaged in their learning, how they wore their school uniform with pride and commented on the amount of space and PE programs the students have access too.
need a basic knowledge of school guidance and counselling techniques to address the personal and social problems of students that they may encounter in the classroom. This course will assist Student Teachers in understanding the role of various members of a guidance and counselling system in supporting students in addressing their future and social challenges. They will master the basic skills .
