Bell times

Our school day is structured around a clear timetable. We have set times for learning sessions, activities and lunch. Understanding the bell times helps students get the most out of each part of the day.

Teachers commence duty at 8.45am. Limited supervision is provided before this time, on occasion, through prior arrangement with the school. Children are encouraged to arrive at school from approximately 8:45am.

Children are expected to leave school promptly at the end of the school day. Staff provide supervision of students departing by bus with the other students leaving the school with parents, on foot or pushbike, after the buses have departed.

It's important for students to arrive on time each day. If your child is running late, please contact our front office.

Our bell times

Saying goodbye

At first, you might like to stay for a while until your child feels secure at school. When your child has settled into school, a short and reassuring goodbye encourages independence. Let them know who will pick them up at the end of the day.

Picking up children at the end of the day

When school finishes each day, your child’s class will gather at a regular place. Your child’s teacher will wait with the children. Make sure your child and their teacher know who will be collecting them each afternoon. Children can get upset if the person picking them up comes late. Check with their teacher about the best time to arrive in the afternoon and where to stand.

Keep routines

Kindergarten children can get very tired at night because they are doing so many new and exciting things. For this reason, it helps if you keep routines like bath time, meals and reading routines as regular as possible. It’s important to leave time for your child to play and get a good night’s sleep each night.

Visit the department’s website for more information on health and wellbeing at primary school.

Need help with attendance?

If you have questions about arrival times or absences, please contact us.

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