ENDEAVOUR CENTRE
A Journey to Independence
The Endeavour Centre is a syndicate of 3
classes. The staff consists of special
needs teachers and therapists. The physio
therapist (PT), occupational therapist (OT), and
speech language therapist (SLT) work
collaboratively with the class teachers to
provide individual and group programmes to
enhance each child's learning.
The Centre also has medical and welfare
co-ordinators, as well as a large group of
teacher aides to support the students.
Enrolments initially made through the Centre
Manager are accepted through the school
enrolment process. This Centre offers a
very flexible programme for children with
varying degrees of disability, fragile health
and global delay who require additional
therapeutic and educational support. The
approach used is holistic one based on
individual programming. The children in
the Centre are involved in the full life of the
school.
Click here for more
about the Endeavour Centre
Back to the menu
STATIONERY
list of stationery required will be sent
home during the first week of school. All
stationery should be purchased at school.
Our prices are very competitive and buying
through the school helps us and ensures that
your child has the correct equipment.
Back to the menu
SCHOOL UNIFORM
The uniform consists of a combination of the
following:
- green monogrammed polo T-shirt (long
or short sleeved)
- navy monogrammed sweatshirt
- navy sweatshorts
- navy trackpants
- navy culottes (girls)
- navy pinafore
- navy waterproof jacket (optional)
Back to the menu
JEWELLERY AND HAIR TIES
Jewellery is not permitted at school apart
from a wrist watch and ear studs. Other
jewellery can be dangerous when children
play and there is also the problem that
items can get lost. Green hair ties are
permitted
Back to the menu
CAR PARKING -PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF
CHILDREN
The driveway entry to school is for taxis
and staff cars. It is not available for
parents to drop off or pick up pupils with
the exception of Endeavour Centre pupils.
Parents, please park in Frost Road and
collect children through the Frost Road
entrance.
Back to the menu
ROAD SAFETY
Parents are reminded to teach their children
safety rules for going to and from school.
Encourage children to come to school in
groups rather than on their own. Road
crossing patrollers and teachers are on duty
8:30 - 8:50am before school
3:00 - 3:10pm after school
Year 6 pupils are permitted to ride bicycles
to school provided they obey road rules and
bike safety. Students need to lock their
bicycles.
Back to the menu
SCHOOL DONATION
(To be paid at time of
enrolment)
|
1st child $35 per term for 4
term year |
$140 |
|
2nd child $25 per term for 4
term year |
$100 |
|
3rd child $20 per term for 4
term year |
$80 |
|
Further children |
$0 |
|
If donation is paid before the
end of term 1, a 25% discount
applies. |
|
Back to the menu
School Hours
|
8:30am |
Teachers on duty. Road patrol begins |
|
8:50am |
Classes begin |
|
10:30am |
Morning Tea |
|
10:50am |
Classes continue |
|
12:30pm |
Lunch eating time |
|
12:45pm |
Lunch time |
|
1:25pm |
Afternoon classes |
|
3:00pm |
School ends |
Refer also to
Calendar
Back to the menu
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
After school classes operate between 3:10
and 4:15pm. A wide range of subjects are
offered. A fee payment is required to enable
pupils to attend many of these classes.
Back to the menu
VISITORS TO SCHOOL
Parents or other visitors must call the
school office before going to any other part
of the school. If you wish to collect your
child or deliver material to them, the
school office staff will arrange this.
Back to the menu
DENTAL TREATMENT
Free dental treatment is available through
the school dental clinic. Telephone 620 5837
Back to the menu
LUNCHES
Children are encouraged to bring their own
lunch from home. Pupils are not permitted to
leave the school grounds to buy lunches.
The school lunchroom sells a selection of
basic food items. Lists of food and prices
will be sent home in the school newsletters
at regular intervals.
Back to the menu
PUPIL ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL
If any pupil is away from school, parents
are to phone the school office by 9:30am to
advise us of the reason. Families wishing to
take children out of school for a day or
more, for any reason, must contact the
Principal.
Back to the menu
HEALTH PROBLEMS
School is not the place for sick children.
If children become sick at school we notify
parents/guardians or emergency contacts, so
the child can be collected from school and
cared for. In the case of serious
emergencies the school will take children to
a medical centre if the family cannot be
contacted.
Back to the menu
HOME WORK
Homework is usually set Monday to Thursday.
An information sheet on homework will be
issued during the first week of school.
Parent interest and involvement with
homework is encouraged. Junior Department
children will bring home a book to read
Monday to Friday. Please listen to your
child read, sign the card and return the
book inside his/her book bag the next day.
Back to the menu
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
The weekly half hour inter-denominational
Bible Story programme is conducted by local
churches with the Year 3 to 6 pupils.
Parents may withdraw their children out of
this programme if it is not in accordance
with their wishes. A similar programme is
offered for Muslim students. These
programmes are approved by the Board of
Trustees.
Back to the menu
SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
These are an important part of our school
programme. A change of clothing is often
required. We are involved in a lot of
sporting activities with other schools. The
emphasis in the school is on participation.
Parents must send written notes if their
child is to be excused from from Physical
Education, sport or fitness activities.
Back to the top of the page
|
