Camooweal State School

2018

Handbook

Introduction

The School Handbook is a guide and a reference tool to assist staff in understanding and following school and system policies and directives. The School Handbook must be read in conjunction with both school and system documents; which are referenced to in the handbook. It is the responsibilityof staff members to familiarise themselves with these documents.

The School Handbook is a dynamic document and will be updated at various junctures during theyear. Staff will be informed of changes through weekly missives, notices in daybook, staff meetings,or through school email. It is the responsibility of the staff member to maintain currency with these communications.

INTRODUCTION - WHAT IS INDUCTION?

Induction is the process of assisting an employee adapt to a new work situation and providing them with information necessary to contribute effectively to the work unit. Induction is for all Educational Queensland employees – newly appointed, transferred, relieving or promoted, returning after extended absence, returning for a new school year.

Why do we do it?

Education Queensland Policy Statement:- “EQ committed to ensuring that all employees appointed to new positions receive an induction that is appropriate to their needs and those of the department: Adapt to new job as soon as possible Perform duties effectively Provides Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) information on commencement Fosters personal and professional development Compliance with WH&S requirements”

What next?

Each employee to sign that they have been inducted and this information kept in an Induction Register for a period of 5 years as per Audit Requirements.http://education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/induction/index.htmlDETE Induction - http://deta.qld.gov.au/about/induction/Induction Handbook for

Teacher Aides -http://education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/induction-resources.html

2018 Staff ListTeachers and classes to be updated at time of appointment

Administration

Vaunessa Parker (Principal)Sarah Joseph (BSM)

Student Attendance Officers (SAO’s)

Minnie Kenna Damien Riley

Primary Classroom TeachersSandra Taylor (K-2)Anna Garlick (3-6)

Support ServicesMatt McGrigor (Guidance Officer) Mt Isa

Teacher AidesThelma Anderson K-2Sharna Anderson 3-6Thelma Riley (SWD)……………………… (Kindy)Anne Singh (Playgroup)

System TechnicianTroy Hammond – Mount Isa

Ancillary StaffColin Gates (Groundsperson)Cecilia Guedes (Cleaner)

Chaplain…………………………..

School Governance

Principal (Vaunessa Parker)Develop and articulate Strategic Plan for Camooweal State SchoolLead data analysis to inform teaching and learningProvide curriculum and pedagogical leadership

Behaviour ManagementValidation – Strategic supervision of Curriculum and PedagogyDelivery – Teachers becoming experts in the delivery of Explicit InstructionsSupervise and provide professional support for Master Teacher/Class teachers/Aides

Line management Playgroup and Prep- Year 6 Leadership teamManage whole school timetable & rolloverManage Non-Contact & Preparation and Correction timeManage playground duty rosterLead & manage 5-week data Data based decision-makingBehaviour management support Manage OHS audit, facility issues, maintenance & minor worksManage PD & training budget Manage DPF, MUP Manage whole school staffing of teachers & teacher’s aidesManage school engagement with Student Attendance OfficersManage school nutrition program

Support teachers developing & implementing teaching & learning programs in 5 week data cycle management Manage ICP and student support plans for students Behaviour management support Coaching & mentoringCommunity relationsSupervise performance development of teachers & TA’s (DPF, MUP,probationary reports) Manage PD budget for PD & training teachers & teacher aides

Case management of studentsImplement return to class programsImplement alternative teaching & learning programs to improve outcomesDevelop, monitor & maintain student support plan for each studentWork with GO and third party agenciesProvide articles for newsletterManage Welcome RoomWork with classroom teachers to identify classroom support, resourcesDevelop budget for operation of Welcome Room

Student SupportGuidance OfficerStudent Attendance OfficersyumaOther agencies

Administration Officer Teacher Teacher AidesManagement of school administrative and financial operations for the Principal and provide timely advice.

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school principal or delegate. The principal provides educational leadership for the school and sets the general direction and ethos for all staff, students and community members.

Teacher Aides are accountable to and under the direction of the school principal or delegate. The principal provides educational leadership for the school and sets the general direction and ethos for all staff, students and community members.

Reference Team- Facilities/Finance/Grounds/ PD

Reference Team - Principal- Students

Reference Team-Class Teacher-Students

Line Management of School Based Officers & Work Areas

- Administrative Personnel- Teacher Aides - Grounds care- Cleaners- Sick bay/first aide

Management of Human Resources- ADO Calculator- All relevant Forms- Recording of Leave- Requests for relief staff- Recording of staff PD- Communications between staff and

families

Management of Finance- Cost Centres (HUB)- Purchasing- Maintenance (Q Build)- Receipting

Management of School Facilities- Reporting of Jobs- Follow up on completion

Management of Operational Documentation:-

- Staff Handbook- School Enrolment Package- Internal Forms- Assist with Front Office

Management of School ICT network- Back up tapes

As the Teacher you will:-Planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for every student in allocated classes and/or groups.-Contributing to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning.-Contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.-Contributing to and assisting with the management and further development of personnel, financial, information and technology, assets and facilities resources of the school to ensure their optimum use in meeting educational and Departmental objectives.Your roleYou will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:-Plan, prepare and deliver quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the“Professional Standards for Teachers”; and relevant syllabi, curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends.-Maintain teaching competency and currency of knowledge of relevant curriculum programs as required by theDepartment, school or other relevant statutory authorities.-Support students through interaction with them in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices.-Provide for the physical, social, cultural and emotional well-being and physical safety of students whilst at school and enhance their overall development towards effective citizenship and responsible adulthood through participation in timetabled, non-timetabled and planned extra curricula activities.-Assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.-Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the Department and other stakeholders as required.-Participate in the collaborative development and evaluation of curriculum (the sum total of all learning experiences) and regularly monitor, through observation and evaluation, the effectiveness of the learning/teaching program.-Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the school and community particularly in regard to the ethical obligations outlined in the Department’s ‘Code of Conduct’.-Participate as appropriate, in school decision making processes and professional development activities.

As the Teacher Aide you will:-Assist and support teachers in the preparation of quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the Principles of Effective Learning and Teaching and relevant syllabi, curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends. -Support students through interaction with them in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices. -Assist teachers in providing for the physical, social, cultural and emotional well-being and physical safety of students whilst at school and enhance their overall development towards effective citizenship and responsible adulthood through participation in timetabled, non-timetabled and planned extra curricula activities. -Work in a number of areas that require knowledge of policies and procedures, hygiene monitoring, behaviour management, first aid, classroom duties, assisting in program delivery and keeping students focused. -Work is performed independently with guidance from superiors only for those aspects of work which involve new or sophisticated techniques or relate to areas outside the position’s normal span of activity. -Supervision of a work group or function with the responsibility for ensuring an appropriate standard of skills, the completion of work assignments and/or allocation of resources. -Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships with/between the school and community particularly in regard to the ethical obligations outlined in the department’s Queensland Government Code of Conduct and the DET Standard of Practice.

The duties to be performed by a will be determined at the local level and will have a specific focus on providing high level support for teaching and learning, having due regard to the nature of the position and the effective functioning of the school. -Participate as appropriate in professional development activities.

Student Attendance Officer (SAO)

Grounds Care Cleaner

School Attendance Officers are to support families, parents, carers and children so that school aged children attend school every day, on time and ready to learn.Reference Team

- Principal- Katie Owens- Ian Faithful

Reference Team- Principal- Administration Officer

Reference Team- Principal- Administration Officer

As the SAO you will:

Daily

-picking up students daily

-make a daily check on students not attending school

-visit the homes of students not attending school and places where students ‘hang out

-prepare lunches for students who have come to school with nothing

-participate in the schools lunch and playground fun activities each day, 11:00am to 11:30am and 1:00pm – 1:30pm

-establish and run an afterschool care club

Weekly

- talk to parents and carers about the help that is needed to get students to school

-participate in school and community based activities that support school attendance

-help the school and parents in signing forms and permission slips

-participate in Friday whole school breakfast club at 8:20am

Daily-empty all small green bins in wheelie bins-grounds rubbish to be removed and placed in wheelie bins-grounds to be watered at appropriate times-grounds to be cleared of felled branches and put into wheelie bins if room permits-all eating tables to be wiped down-pathways and cement areas to be cleared of any debris

Weekly-grounds to be kept mowed and whipper snipped-disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings. -grounds to be cleared of felled branches and leaves and put into wheelie bins if room permits-gardens to be kept weeded and all edges trimmed-shrubs and trees to be trimmed-grounds care shed to be kept tidy and in an orderly manner-eating area to be pressure cleaned-sanitising of all bins /wheelie bins-clean all drinking fountains -removing debris from drains and gutters-sand from playground areas to be raked back into pits

PLACE WHEELIE BINNS OUTSIDE GATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR COLLECTION ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

Other-Report any maintenance or damage to Admin/Principal-Complete various maintenance tasks on request

As the cleaner you will:Cleaning windows, pictures, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, glass doors and cupboards. • Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays. • Cleaning and maintaining equipment. • Cobweb and mildew control, utilising extendable equipment as necessary. • Disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings. • Dusting including student and office furniture, equipment and fans. • Removal of graffiti. • Sweeping and vacuuming. • Vinyl/timber floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing. • Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Administration Officer.

Security • Locking and unlocking buildings.

Liaise with Principal/Administration Officer concerning purchase and/or replacement of cleaning materials. • Reporting security, safety, damage concerns to the Principal/Administration Officer (Facilities and/or Grounds). • Referring members of the public to relevant school personnel as required.

Office Hours

Camooweal State School Office is located on Nowranie Street, Camooweal Qld 4827.

The school office is open during the following days and times:

Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 3:30pmFriday 8:00am – 2:30pm

If the office is unattended, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as practicable.

Bell Times

Term 1 - Term 4 = 8:30 – 2:30pm

Absences - staffSick leave: If any staff member is ill and cannot attend school, you must ring Vaunessa Parker (Principal) on her school mobile 0475 825 706 before 7:00am (or as earliest as possible). At the school’s discretion, some staff will not be replaced if they ring in sick. If you are aware that you will require a day or part of a day off work you must inform Vaunessa as soon as possible to allow time to organise a suitable replacement.There is an Internal Leave Form to be completed if your require time away from school.Education Queensland gives guidelines as to the length of absence support staff must take before the school can replace them. For all other forms of leave that you require please see our BSM so that you can be directed as to the most appropriate form of leave available to you. The BSM will also direct you to use the correct form. Please note that for some types of leave you are required to give a certain amount of forewarning. Planning needs to be provided by Teaching Staff – can be emailed to Vaunessa - vpark4@eq.edu.au.

Absences – students Student absences are recorded in OneSchool. Primary teachers are required to complete this twice daily at 10:30am and 1:30pm.Student Attendance Officers (SAOs) then liaise with the Principal and the respective homes of students.

Air ConditionersCamooweal is a hot and humid centre. While we want children to be comfortable to ensure maximum learning please remember:

If the temperature is below 26 degrees you should not need the air conditioning on Remember you do have windows that can be opened to capture any breeze When you leave the room turn the air conditioning and lights off

Anything you can do to reduce the school’s electricity bill is appreciated as these savings can be used to purchase resources to help our children learn.

AwardsEach week during parade, teachers are to present two ‘PRIDE’ Awards foroutstanding work and/or effort during the week. Winners of weekly awards also need to berecorded as positive behaviour events on OneSchool. ‘PRIDE’ tickets are a freeand frequent way to reward positive behaviours. Tickets are placed in the box in the staff room and drawn on parade for a prize. Each class is to nominate a “Student of the Week” weekly on parade.

Assessment and Reporting ScheduleThe main purposes of assessment are to:• promote, assist and improve teaching and learning• help students to achieve the highest standards they can• provide parents/carers with meaningful information on students’ achievements and information for reporting and certification.

To facilitate this process in a consistent manner across the school, an Assessment andReporting schedule is produced each year by the Principal. This schedule is to bedisplayed on the wall near a teacher’s desk.

AssembliesSchool assemblies provide regular opportunities to celebrate effort andachievement. They offer opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and grouplistening skills. Student Leaders prepare and run assembly. Parents are welcome to join all assemblies.Friday 2:15pm

Australian Standards (ATSIL)The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers comprise seven Standards which outlinewhat teachers should know and be able to do. The Standards are interconnected,interdependent and overlapping.The Standards are grouped into three domains of teaching:

Professional Knowledge Professional Practice Professional Engagement.

In practice, teaching draws on aspects of all three domains. Within each Standard, focusareas provide further illustration of teaching knowledge, practice and professionalengagement. These are then separated into Descriptors at four professional careerstages: Graduate, Proficient, Highly Accomplished and Lead.

The focus areas and descriptors identify the components of quality teaching at each careerstage. They constitute agreed characteristics of the complex process of teaching. An

effective teacher is able to integrate and apply knowledge, practice and professionalengagement as outlined in the descriptors to create teaching environments in whichlearning is valued.

Behaviour ManagementCamooweal State School is committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplinedlearning environment for students and staff, where students have opportunities to engagein quality learning experiences and acquire values supportive of their lifelong wellbeing.

Our Social Skills framework is designed with key goals and actions committed to sustaining a positive learning environment where all students are able to learn to reach their full potential all day, every day at Camooweal State School.Teachers should follow the Behaviour support flowchart if administration is required forsupport. Teachers should utilize the Essential Skills in Classroom Management strategies topromote Level 5 and 4 behaviours in the classroom.

The complete Responsible Behaviour Plan is found on G Drive and OnePortal. Please befamiliar with the policy and ask any questions if clarification is required.

Blue CardAll volunteers must undergo a Working With Children check and hold a blue card prior to commencing activities/volunteering in any area regardless of how often they come into contact with children and young people. When booking excursions, special guest speakers etc, teachers must ensure all visitors except school parents have a current blue card. This card will need to be sighted and a photocopy taken at the office before they will be allowed into our school. If you have any concerns or queries, please contact the office.Parents who volunteer their services or conduct activities at their child’s school are exempt from a Working With Children check.EQ Policy - http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/hr/hrmpr010/

Bookwork PolicyStudents are expected to maintain high standards of bookwork for every lesson.Expectations of student workbooks can be found in the Teaching & Learning Whole SchoolPedagogical Approach found on OnePortal.

BudgetsTeachers will have a nominal amount of classroom budget each year, broken up intosemesters. If you have additional requests, please see the Principal.

CampsSchool camp is currently restricted to children in the 3-6 classroom. Children are selected based on school attendance records, behaviour and participation.

Chaplain

A chaplaincy program is an optional service introduced into a state school to provide students, staff and parents with support which may have a religious and/or spiritual component. Chaplaincy services provide an additional adult role model in schools.Whilst personally modelling and owning their own faith positions or belief, chaplains avoid any implications that any one religion, denomination or other set of beliefs is advantageous or superior to any other denomination, religion or belief. A school's chaplaincy program complements other support services in the school such as those offered by the Guidance Officer. A chaplaincy service is not a counselling service. Chaplains do not refer to externalagencies. Chaplains report issues of concern to the principal and the principal is responsible for external referral processes. .

Classroom WalkthroughsClassroom walk thoughts are conducted several times a term. A Classroom Walk Through isan organised visit through a school’s learning areas. The participants (the Principal, Master Teacher) move in and out of classrooms looking at student work and talking with students. It is learning focused supervision NOT teacher focused supervision. It is NOT an evaluative tool or something that goes in your personnel file. It is an integral part of a learning community. Staff orientation and feedback is given after the visit.

CleanersStudents can help by undertaking the following tasks before they leave the classroom at2:30pm.

All rubbish collected from carpet and put into bins. All books and other items to be removed from carpet and between desks. All chairs to be placed on desks so that cleaners have access to the desk surface.

(Standing upright on desktop) No books are to be placed on the desktop so that surface can be wiped over. All windows are to be closed and locked. Lights and fans are to be switched off by the last person leaving the room. All computers are to be shut down and turned off at the power point. The room is to be locked by the teacher.

Teachers please note the cleaner will vary her hours when she is in your classroom.

Therefore: Security of classrooms, that is locking-up, is the responsibility of the classroom

teacher.(If the cleaner needs to enter a room after you have left, she will have her own keys toopen up.)

Cleaners no longer wash towels etc. for teachers. Teachers are responsible for the teachers’ staff room.ie washing up, keeping the tabletops tidy, placing scraps in the bins etc. Cleaners will only vacuum the carpet. They do not pick up things off the floor.

Coaching

At Camooweal State School we believe that beginning teachers need to receive significantinduction and ongoing mentoring in literacy and numeracy. The school has a Master teacher to provide this support and direction plus your Principal will provide clear and purposeful direction.

Code of ConductAs an Education Queensland employee, you are bound by the Code of Conduct. Ensure thatyou act professionally both within the school, and in the broader community. Everythingyou do and say reflects back on the school and us as professionals in the community.

College of TeachersIt is a legal requirement under the Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Act 2005 for all persons teaching in Queensland State and non-State schools and for those persons involved in either the supervision or assessment of practising teachers or student teachers to be registered with the QueenslandCollege of Teachers. For more information, access http://www.qct.edu.au/

Communication ProtocolsAny letter sent out to parents, businesses etc MUST be on school letterhead and countersigned by the Principal. Teachers are encouraged to make proactive phone contact with parents/caregivers.1. Teacher drafts letter – on letterhead and emails to Vaunessa (Please cc’ Sarah)

Please note: This includes class letters, PE/Sport letters, Extra-Curricular.

Complaints from Parents – Written or VerbalDescription:Complaints / concerns of parents are ALWAYS to be addressed.Procedures:Verbal Complaints: Complaints / Concerns made verbally from parents to a classroom teacher are too addressed immediately. The following procedure may assist to ‘defuse’ a situation.1. Reassure parents that the complaint / concern will be addressed.2. If, at the time of complaint, it is not convenient for the teacher to discuss issues / concerns, organize a mutual time for a meeting to take place.3. Please be informed that parents do not have the right to verbally abuse teachers.4. If parents are unable to be consoled, they should be referred to the Principal.

Written Complaints:ALL complaints / concerns made in writing from parents / guardians to a classroom teacher MUST BE FORWARDED to the Principal. These should be treated as confidentialCommunications and not shared with other parties.School Complaints Management Procedure is found on camooweass.eq.edu.au

CurriculumOur school caters to the curriculum needs of students from Kindergarten to Year Six andprovides seamless transitions across all educational junctures. The school is moving towardsrecognising the significant language needs of students from Indigenous backgroundsthrough the implementation of Band Scaling for all students. This has demonstrated that ourstudent population has strong local and Indigenous language links within community.

The school has an established Explicit Instruction Pedagogical model, which will continue to be developed and be refined through 2018 onwards.

Data WallAt Camooweal State School Data Walls are created in the Principal Office (whole school)and in each classroom (class data) to inform goal setting for the school and individualteachers. We analyse data using a variety of sources, eg: NAPLAN data, 5 week data cycles,running records (PM and PROBE), spelling assessments, and Letter – Soundrelationships; although currently our data walls are running record focused.After the consideration of data, exposing areas for improvement, our school formulatedmajor literacy goals. Achievable measurable targets with corresponding strategies andmilestones are set for the following 5 week period. Students should know where their current abilities are and what areas they need to improve on.

Camooweal Do’sThe Camooweal Do’s are our Foundations and expectations at Camooweal State School.

Our Foundations are: Explicit Instruction Using data to inform our teaching Effective relationships School wide positive behaviours Standard Australian English Professional learning and renewal

Our expectations are: A culture of high expectations All students can achieve Every student matters Every Day We are accountable for student outcomes

DifferentiationDifferentiation allows for each student to be supported in achieving success at their level.Differentiation should be visible in unit planning and conversations with responsible staffand support personnel should occur as early as possible. All differentiation is to be recordedon OneSchool with unit planning.

Dress CodeAll staff members at Camooweal are expected to be professionally dressed at all times.Teachers do receive Camooweal staff shirts and are encouraged to wear them daily. Closedin shoes is a standard safety requirement, as is being Sun Smart.

DutiesEvery teacher is required to do playground duty. Please refer to the school playgroundduty roster for your allocated times. Staff members are expected to be active in monitoringchildren at all times. Duties are not a time to talk to other staff members, our students areour priority during these times. It is every teacher’s responsibility to be on time to theirduty and to effectively cover their area.

Duty of CareAll teachers have a “Duty of Care” to all students in their class and all students on our school site.As professionals, we are responsible for the safety and well-being of those in our care. Our Duty of Care is deemed higher than that of a parent, and must play a significant role in our deciding which activities and strategies are appropriate for students.Remember that while you are at work you have a responsibility to address all situations of student risk that you come in contact with. Even if you are not on duty but are the first to see students behaving inappropriately, it is your responsibility to respond.Duty of Care issues include:

Supervision – classroom, playground, and school related activities Delegation of Supervision – eg Volunteer helpers Risk Assessment Training and Accreditation Reporting potentially dangerous situations

Managing Risks in School Curriculum Activities -http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/management/Pages/Managing-Risks-in-School-Curriculum-Activities.aspx

EAL/D LearnersEAL/D learners are those whose first language is a language or dialect other than English andwho require additional support to assist them to develop proficiency in English. Majority ofstudents at Camooweal are EAL/D learners and we as teachers here will have to adjust thelanguage accordingly to the students’ needs. Give students Thinking Time by: Observing,Waiting and Listening. Also remember the 4 S’S: Say less, Stress important words and Slowdown and Show.

Effective RelationshipsOur key beliefs to establishing and maintaining respectful effective relationships within theschool and wider community of Camooweal are:

Students are valued Students feel safe, respected and empowered

Students develop strong friendships at school Students have valuable cultural identity Parents are engaged in their children’s learning

Employee AdvisorThe Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE) offers all employees and their immediate family member’s access to an external counselling service.External counselling services - Telephone Optum Ph: 1800 604 640.No referral to Optum is required. Staff or family members wishing to book either a face to face, telephone or video counselling session should call Optum's 24/7 contact centre on telephone 1800 604 640. Issues can be work or non-work related.Appointments are also able to be booked online through Optum's Live and Work Well website. The code to access member services can be found on DETE's One Portal Employee Assistance page. Optum also offer a telephone Manager Hotline for all staff with supervisory responsibilities. Access to this service is also via the Optum 1800 604 640 phone number. On site or telephone consultancy or support services following a trauma are also available, however for schools, these services must be requested via the Regional Office and for Central Office/CBD workplaces, through the Organisational Health Unit.If you would like to provide feedback about your external Employee Assistance experience, you are welcome to email the Organisational Health Unit on eas@dete.qld.gov.au.

Equipment LoanDescription:On occasion, it may be necessary for staff to borrow school equipment for use outside the school grounds.Procedures:

An Equipment Loan form must be filled out and signed by the Principal or Business Services Manager BEFORE the equipment is removed from the school.

Due care must be taken for all school equipment during the whole time of the loan including transport to and from the school.

Equipment must only be used as prescribed by the department. Damage or loss of equipment must be reported immediately to the Principal. Staff borrowing equipment are responsible for any loss or damage to the

equipment, other than fair wear and tear. Equipment must be returned promptly within the agreed time of the loan or

immediately on request of the school. On its return, equipment on loan must be sighted by the admin staff and the

Equipment Loan form signed to indicate equipment had been returned in good condition.

Essential Skills in Classroom ManagementThe ten Essential Skills in Classroom Management (ESCMs) are strategies employed byteachers to ensure effective classroom management. The skills include:1. Establishing expectations2. Giving instructions

3. Waiting and scanning4. Curing with parallel acknowledgement5. Body language encouraging6. Descriptive encouraging7. Selective attending8. Redirecting to the learning9. Giving a choice10. Following through

Good reflective practice after a lesson will identify which of the skills could have/shouldhave been employed if required. Professional development and training will be provided tonew teachers with implementing the skills in their classrooms.

Explicit InstructionExplicit Instruction (EI) is our signature pedagogy. EI is to be used in EVERY lesson EVERY day.The EI model is:

Lesson intent Success criteria Warm-up I do We do You do Ploughback / Checking for understanding (CFU)

Professional development and training will be provided for new users to the model.

Excursion PolicySchool excursions enhance students’ learning by providing the opportunities for students toparticipate in curriculum-related activities outside the normal school routine. Schoolexcursions are well-planned curriculum-related activities that aim to maximise students’learning experiences. By using the Excursion Planner functionality within OneSchool,Camooweal State School can proactively manage all aspects of an excursion. The school'sduty of care for students extends to school excursions and camps, which are integral tostudents' educational programs. Activities conducted away from schools may have increaserisks and therefore the standard of care required must reflect the increase in identified risks.

First Aid- Kits/DutyBasic First Aid Kits are supplied and stored in the office. A complete, fully stocked kit is available in the Staff room. Smaller kits are also available for camps and excursions. Replenishment of kits will take place on Fridays or at the end of a Term by a Teacher Aide.First AidTeachers are responsible for minor first aid required during class time. Any child with an injury that needs a second opinion may be sent to the office for attention. Accident RegistersAll injuries are to be recorded. Minor injuries can be recorded in the ‘Accident Register’ in the office. Accidents of a serious nature, or those in which compensation may be sought, are to be recorded on

a Departmental Accident Report Form. These are available from the office. Information is required to be entered on OnePortal – WPHS Incident Management System.o The Principal is to be made aware of the situation and details of the accident andany follow-up information received.

EPPR modules:First Aid requirements - http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/health/hlspr003/index.htmlHealth & Safety Incident Reporting/Notification -http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/health/hlspr005/index.htmlhttp://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/health/hlspr005/index.html

Food ShoppingCamooweal has one Retail shop. The prices are high due to transport costs. Mount Isa is 2 hours away and often staff will travel into town to do their shopping. Online shopping via Woolworths can be done.

G DriveAll documents pertaining to planning and the procedures/ policies of the school are located on G Drive. Once you have access to the school’s network you will have access to this drive. Your colleagues will help you with specific folders, but you should spend time within the first several weeks of school locating documents that you need. If you are unsure you can complete a search or ask for assistance.

Grounds PersonWe have one casual grounds persons appointed to our school. They take care of the lawnsand general maintenance. If there is something requiring repair in your room/building, youare to communicate with the Principal..

Guidance OfficerGuidance officers identify factors that can interfere or disrupt effective learning, wellbeing and development, and plan or assist in planning interventions or programs that can help students achieve positive outcomes.Guidance officers may work directly with the student or with the student's teachers, support personnel, family, other specialists, or professionals from other agencies depending on the issues to be resolved and the age of the student. Depending on the student's age, a range of issues may be supported by guidance officers including personal and social development, mental health, diverse learning styles and needs, and educational and career pathways.Guidance officers, while respecting student privacy and confidentiality, work as members of a support team and are committed to providing quality education services for every young Queenslander regardless of their circumstancesWritten parental permission is required before the Guidance Officer can consult with a child.They may perform the following tasks:

undertake psychoeducational assessment of students. Plan interventions and programs to overcome or prevent learning and behavioural

difficulties.

Counsel students and their parents on problems such as educational or career path options, truancy, misbehaviour, emotional and personal issues and relationships.

Consult with principals, teachers, parents and other agencies.Procedures:

Parental permission is required before any consultation with the Guidance Officer can take place.

The first step to accessing the Guidance Officer is to complete a student referral to the Student Support team. In some circumstances, teachers or a parent, guardian or carer may refer the concern to the Principal.

If advice for specific issues (eg Emotional, psychological, etc ) is needed by staff, please see the Guidance Officer

Further information regarding the role of the Guidance Officer http://education.qld.gov.au/s

Head LiceEducation Queensland recognises that the occurrence of head lice is the most common insect infestation in humans throughout the world. Education Queensland acknowledges that although head lice infestation may affect people of any age, nationality, gender or socio-economic status, in Queensland, infestation occurs mainly in children of primary school age. It is seen as much a social issue as a health or educational issue, and the way that it is approached can have significant influence on a student's emotional, social and educational development.Parents have the prime responsibility for the detection and treatment of head lice on their children.Schools take into account that the main route of transmission for head lice is head-to-head contact and promote general measures that help in the prevention of infestations.Responsibilities

Students suspected of having live head lice or eggs present in their hair are not removed from class or school. Such students are provided with information to take home to their families and a letter requesting immediate treatment be commenced.

communicate with the school community that the main route of transmission for head lice is head-to head contact and promote general measures

school staff, or other willing adults (authorised by the principal through school based decision making/management processes) visually checking (no physical contact) students for head lice in a discreet and sensitive manner

promoting the Conditioner and Comb method of treatment in regular school newsletter items

providing current information on recommended treatment available from Queensland Health, the local pharmacy or doctor to parents as the providers of treatment.

maintain student confidentiality implement classroom organisation and teaching programs, as well as guidelines for

play, that minimise head-to-head contact during outbreaks of head lice, and support parents through practical advice and an empathic attitude to avoid

stigmatising families who have difficulty complying with control measuresParents:

regularly inspect their child's head to detect the presence of lice or lice eggs

immediately treat their child on discovery of lice or lice eggs, and

EQ Policy on Headlice: http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/health/hlspr011/index.html

HealthIt’s important to maintain good health at all times. Visiting a doctor at the local clinic (Royal Flying Doctors EVERY TUESDAY) early when you are unwell will prove beneficial to your health.

Individual Curriculum Plans (ICP)Teachers are expected to have Individual Curriculum Plans for all students needing them.This provides them with a tailor-made education to achieve success in all areas of theirlearning.

IllnessWhen students are ill, contact the Principal. It is your responsibility to follow up with the office the outcome of the students’ whereabouts and update the roll.

Indigenous PerspectivesThe term Aboriginal Perspectives refers to Aboriginal points of view on particular issues andevents. Where it is possible Aboriginal subject matter and perspectives should be exploredin consultation with Aboriginal people in the local school community. The syllabus includesAboriginal subject matter that describes student learning about specific aspects ofAboriginal history and culture for each stage. The incorporation of Aboriginal perspectives into classroom practice includes Aboriginal students through the important recognition oftheir identity, history and culture and also promotes reconciliation between Aboriginal andnon-Aboriginal Australians.

Indigenous PopulationCamooweal’s population of 150 is made up of various clans.

Inter-AgenciesStudents identified for specialist support through the Student Services Committee, may bereferred to agencies, they will provide specialist advice and/or direct assessment and/orsupport to the student. All students also participate in health screening, which involve arange of agencies, including Medicare Local, Australian Hearing, Deadly Ears, OneSight,and the RFDS.

Issue ManagementIn any workplace there will be times where you have an issue with a colleague, a parent or a student.

Please remember that our profession is one that prides itself on RESPECT. In the event of an issue arising that you require assistance with please see your Principal in the first instance. As per our code of conduct, it would be most inappropriate to discuss a colleague in any negative manner publicly, including the staffroom. The administration team can assist you in resolving the issue or advise you on other avenues to pursue. If your issue is with a member of the administration please seek the advice from the alternate member.

KeysAll teachers are issued with keys for their rooms, desks and filing cabinets. Do not place any identifying marks on them. Please inform the office if you lose them. Please remember that most of our keys open yours and other people’s rooms. These keys cannot be copied without official approval, and locksmiths will not breach this rule. Be very conscious of keeping keys safe and it is your responsibility to report any issues to the office immediately.

Key Holders can be asked to produce their key without notice for key audits. Keys are to be returned to the office when staff members are to be transferred. Keys are to be returned to the office at the end of a school year – a reminder note

will be given. Keys will be issued by the Business Services Manager. Teachers sign for keys in the Key Register when they are received.

Laptops for TeachersEach permanent teacher, working 0.4 FTE or above in the school is eligible to have a laptop supplied under the ‘C4T’ program. These laptops are co-ordinated through the school library. Vaunessa will organise your laptop for you. Once in your care the laptop is your responsibility. If leaving it at school it must be left in a locked cabinet. If you leave it in your car please lock it in the boot. At times where additional laptops are required on site, there can be delays in the school being able to access the laptops from central office.If you are planning to take any leave for 4 weeks or more, you must return your laptop prior to going on leave. If you are leaving permanently you will need to ensure that any personal data has been removed from the laptop.

Local Accommodation Committee (LAC)A Local Accommodation Committee (LAC) has been established in Camooweal because thecentre has one or more multi-tenancy dwellings provided for accommodation ofdepartmental employees. The LAC is responsible for most aspects of the local managementof employee housing. When a committee is established, a Local Accommodation Officermust be elected as chairperson and administrator of the committee. It should also include amajority of employees who are occupants of departmental housing and also include aschool Principal. Local employees participate as volunteers on the Local AccommodationCommittee. The LAC and the Principals should constantly promote active participation andcooperation by the tenants to assist the volunteer LAC to carry out its responsibilities.Please respect the efforts of the volunteers who make up the Local AccommodationCommittee and assist them in any way you can. You may wish to volunteer for thiscommittee yourself!Policy and further information is by contacting the LAC President or school Principal.

Lock and LeaveIt is your responsibility every time that you leave your room to lock it securely. Each afternoon, even if you have children who lock windows, you must double check that all windows are properly secured and locked.If you choose to bring personal belongings including money and mobile phones into the school you are responsible for them. Keep your personal belongings out of view and keep them locked safely. Do NOT allow children to ever handle your personal belongings including money.

Language96.2% of the people speak a creole as their first language. Standard Australian English is the main medium of education at school but the cultural language is slotted in wherever possible.

Learning SupportStudents who have been identified as needing additional support may receive a timeallocation with an aide. The type of support is negotiated with the teacher and is written in the student’s Student Support Plan and/or Individual Curriculum Plan.

Leave - plannedPlanned leave must be negotiated with the Principal.

Leave - RAIS and emergentTeachers working in a RAIS location (Transfer rating of 7, 6, 5, 4) are eligible for additional emergent leave. This leave may be used to assist in attending medical or personal business that cannot be conducted in a RAIS location. If the business is non-urgent appropriate notification is required to allow for Principals to obtain replacements where possible. If notice is not provided the Principal may determine the leave not to be granted. Other conditions relevant to this entitlement are further explained on the information guide for RAIS. RAIS and Emergent leave is negotiated with the Principal.

Leave - sickIf you will be absent from work due to illness you must call the Principal before 7am. Sick leave will be deducted for the days absent. If you are absent for more than 3 days a medical certificate will be required. A copy of your planning should always be available on G Drive. This ensures minimal disruption to student learning.Leave - Professional DevelopmentIf you have a planned absence, such as for professional development, you are required to:provide a full timetable, lesson plans and resources, as well as, organise a member of staffto cover any duties you may have that day. Any planned leave for professional developmentmust support your Developing Performance Plan and have been approved by the Principal.

LitterLitter is discouraged and all staff members are required to direct students to place theirlitter in the bin.

LunchYou can pay $5 a day to get lunch through the Nutrition Program. Every Friday we have a BBQ breakfast. Alternatively, there are fridges in every classroom and the staff room, as well as, a microwave in the staff room.

Nutrition ProgramCamooweal State School follows the Smart Choices, Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools education.qld.gov.au/schools/healthy/food-drink-strategy.html

Payment is required fortnightly through the Centrelink – Centrepay system. Forms are available from the office.

Payment can be made in cash, but must be ordered and paid for 2 weeks in advance.

If the school is notified by parent/carer the day before student’s absence, the money will be rolled over for the next day. If no notification is received the day before, a lunch will still be made for student, therefore payment will not be refunded.

If a student is legitimately sick, and the school is notified by the parent/carer, payment will also roll over for the following day.

MapA map of Camooweal and the school grounds can be obtained from the office.

MailCamooweal has a post office located in the post office building and collected throughout theweek. The opening hours are 8:30- 5:00pm. Letters sent to staff are collected from the post office by office personnel and put into thestaff member’s pigeonholes. Packages are left on the staffroom table for collection.

Mobile PhonesThe mobile reception provider’s in Camooweal are Telstra and Optus. No other mobile carriers service the area. Areas outside of Camooweal require a satellite phone. StudentsStudents should not use the phone at any time. If it is necessary for them to make a call, the teacher will do it on their behalf and the child is charged for the call. This will only occur in emergency situations. Mobile phones must be handed in at the school office at the beginning of the school day and collected after school in accordance with the school’s Mobile Phone Policy. Other electronic devices should not be brought to school.StaffStaff may have their mobiles with them at work. During school hours, however all mobiles must be turned off. If you have an urgent reason for having it on through class time you

should advise the Principal. Any urgent messages received through the school number will be passed on as a matter of priority.

MoneyATMs are located at the Camooweal Retail store, the BP Roadhouse and the Local pub. There are no banking facilities in Camooweal. The closest physical banks are located in Mount Isa. Students do not require money at school. Students who have money are to take it to the office for collection at the end of the day.

NAPLANNAPLAN in 2018 will be held 15 – 17 May for years 3, 5. The school has developed a100 day plan which teachers of these grades will be expected to follow in the lead up. Theplan can be found on the school’s OnePortal site. For further information on NAPLAN pleasesee http://www.nap.edu.au/

NewsletterThe school newsletter is published fortnightly. The template and dates are available on G: drive. The newsletter is given to students on parade on Friday afternoon.

Non-contact / Preparation and CorrectionNon-contact time is provided to all class and specialist teachers. The union agreement is that full time classroom teachers receive 2 hours of NCT per week although this time can be accumulated over a term.Part time teachers receive a fraction of the 2 hours NCT according to the time they work. Any concerns with NCT should be raised with the Principal. It is your responsibility to keeprecord of your NCT provided over the year.NB: If you are absent from your class any Non Contact Time will be used to make up lost NCT for other teachers. Make up time will be organized, where possible, in negotiation with teacher, however, circumstances of staff availability will dictate time allocated.

OneSchoolThe OneSchool application is capable of providing a wealth of student information, theability to track and monitor student progress, analyse data, etc. to school, regional andcorporate users.

It supports the processes for curriculum planning and implementation by providingfunctionality to develop unit plans and learning plans. These plans form the basis of theteaching-learning cycle of planning, teaching, assessment and reporting of curriculum.Accessibility to core Education Queensland and Queensland Studies Authority curriculumdocuments are possible from directly within the OneSchool application.Teachers are able to access the Australian Curriculum, QCAR Essential Learnings, theStandards, and syllabus documents. Also accessible are various teaching and learningframeworks so teachers can identify the curriculum intent and build relevant andcustomised curriculum plans for their students.

OneSchool enables schools to access and interpret a range of additional data to provide arich picture of a student's strengths and needs. Achievement data set sources include:National Assessment Program (NAPLAN) records (benchmarks, assessment test data),diagnostic/standardised assessment data, progress maps (ESL Bandscales, Early LearningRecord) and unit assessment data. Data may be viewed at an individual student, class orcohort level.OneSchool provides a shared student record where the data recorded in the student recordin OneSchool will become available to a new school on transfer or enrolment of a student.The shared student record will provide schools with an enhanced ability to ensure continuityof student learning.

The Specific Educational Requirements (SER) module provides capacity to view andindividualise Support Provisions, Referrals and associated Records of Contact, OptionalReporting choices and Attachments. The Individual Student Plan (ISP) report is availablefrom this section. Support Provisions identify goals, strategies and resources that specificallycater for the needs of individuals or groups of students. This information can be madeavailable to all relevant teachers in the context of their curriculum planning

All behaviour incidences are required to be entered on OneSchool soon after the event.Should the incident require administration action, teachers should include referrals to theLine Managers and DP/Principal. Positive behaviours should also be entered on OneSchool.The teacher’s guide to OneSchool is available on OnePortal, as well as, the accessingOneSchool for the first time guide.

Otitis-MediaOtitis Media (middle ear inflammation) is very common in Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander children. It is also common in young non-Indigenous children. It can begin atbabyhood and continue through the school years.Young children are most likely to experience Otitis Media between six months and one yearof age. About 80% of all young children will have Otitis Media at least once by the age of five.Testing over the years has shown that between 30% and 90% of Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander children attending school will have a Conductive Hearing Loss (CHL) on any givenschool day. This is usually caused by Otitis Media (OM). Children with a CHL caused by OtitisMedia (CHL:OM) may have problems developing language skills and learning at school.

The teacher's main responsibility is to provide an appropriate education program for eachchild. As large numbers of children (between 30% and 90%) attending schools in Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander communities may have CHL:OM, hearing health managementneeds to be part of every teacher's curriculum planning. Unlike other specialist support staff,the teacher sees the children daily and can provide targeted programs to support childrenwith CHL:OM.The following strategies for improving the listening environment will ensure all childrenlisten more effectively.

Create good acoustic conditions

Some classrooms conduct sound well and promote good listening (and good learning)while others don't. This is described as classroom acoustic conditions. To improvethe acoustic conditions of your classroom:o provide carpet on the floors, use carpet tiles or rugso put small pieces of carpet or tennis balls under the feet of chairs and tablesto minimise drag noiseo hang curtains or put pictures over windowso hang nets from the ceilingo turn off air conditioners and noisy equipment during key teaching timeso use soft furnishings

Minimise background noiseBackground noise in a classroom interferes with the child's ability to hear you andfollow class discussions. It also makes it harder for the child to concentrate in class. It is important for you to become aware of noise levels in your classroom. Some of thethings that create background noise are:o children talking in the backgroundo children moving around the roomo moving chairs and deskso electrical equipment, for example, fans, computers, air conditioners,overhead projectorso neighbouring classroomso outside activities, for example, sports, mowing, trafficThe teacher can reduce the effects of background noise by moving away from the noisesource if possible and moving closer to children.

Use amplification devicesThere are many amplification devices that are available for children. Audiologistsfrom Australian Hearing will provide hearing aids and FM systems for children with adiagnosed hearing loss. Australian Hearing may also recommend amplificationdevices which would be suitable for individual children with conductive hearing loss(CHL:OM). Amplification devices include:o hearing aidso FM systemso whole-class soundfield amplification systems (SAS)

Soundfield amplification systems are in every classroom at Camooweal State School toimprove listening conditions and minimise the negative effects of background noise for allchildren. They do not replace the need for individual hearing aids or FM systems for childrenwith a diagnosed hearing loss. Teachers are to wear their Sound field amplification systemat all times.All amplification devices must be checked regularly to make sure they are working properly.Develop the habit of checking them each morning.

Out-of-Bounds AreaOut-of-bounds areas are the areas behind buildings and where there is no teacher stationedon duty. Please refer to the play area map for the designated areas for the Primary andJunior Secondary students.

ParadeAlso see AssemblySchool parades provide regular opportunities to celebrate effort and achievement. They offer opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and group listening skills. Teachers take turns to share by preparing the agenda for parade. Parents are welcome to join all parades. Parades take place on Friday afternoon from 2:15pm. Parades are also used to introduce the whole school to the following weeks Social Skill focus.

Pedagogical FrameworkCamooweal State School’s is an Explicit Instruction school and the 2015 Teaching andLearning Whole School Pedagogical Approach can be found on the school’s OnePortal site.

PhotocopyingTeaching staff have access to the photocopier in the staff room. There is also a printer available in the library. Teachers are to print the first copy only. Additional copies are to be done using the copy function as this uses less ink.

PlanningPlanning at Camooweal State School is done by using the unit unpacking template whichcan be found on the OnePortal site. Teachers are required to complete the template foreach unit they teach across all KLAs. This document then informs the teachers planning inorder to fill in ‘the gap’. Every 5 weeks teachers meet to unpack the English units.

Playground RulesIt is the teachers’ on duty responsibility to enforce playground rules. Students are to stay intheir designated areas at all times. Gambling, play fighting and rodeo bucking games are allbanned. Teachers are to use their professional judgement as to whether or not an activity isto continue. Teachers are encouraged to keep their mobile phones on them duringplayground duty in the instance they need to call the Principal.

Playground DutyWhile on duty you are expected to carry your blue bum-bag with you. These bags contain basic first aid equipment, PRIDE award slips, a whistle and stickers (ensure yours also has a pen before you leave for duty!).As a general rule please remember that you should be ‘actively’ on duty – MOVE, SCAN, INTERACT.This means that you should cover the area of your duty vigilantly. Do not stand in one spot. If you are aware of areas that tend to be ‘common hotspots’ ensure that you cover these areas as a consistent rotation in your duty. If there are two people on duty in an area, you cross paths but should not stand together for the duration of the time allocated. You may as colleagues determine who will cover which parts of the area.

As a school we should ensure that we all give a common and consistent message about acceptable behaviours and consequences. At the commencement of the school year we will discuss common issues and accepted games etc.The Principal at our school is currently responsible for the development and implementation of the playground duty roster. Any updates to the roster will be placed on the staff intranet a week prior to the change taking place. In the OnePortal induction folder is a map with a breakdown of areas for duty. If you have any queries please ask the Principal.Playground Duty Behaviour Management:

PRIDE are also encouraged for positive play reward. For more detail, see Responsible Behaviour Plan

Eating Duty - First Break & Second Breako Children are to eat under the office block. (10mins at 2nd break) – they should be sitting whilst eating.o The bell will ring after 15/10 minutes. At this time children are able to leave to their sits ready for play time when the teacher has inspected the area for cleanliness. Children are toput their rubbish into appropriate bins.

Play Duty – First Break & Second Break Make sure children are playing in a safe environment No inappropriate games No unsafe behaviour No student is to be playing and eating whilst in the play area Keep a close eye on use of the toilet facilities to ensure children are not playing in

toilets.

Policy DocumentsCurrent state policy documents can be found at http://deta.qld.gov.au, as well as, specificschool policy documents on the school’s OnePortal site.

PrintersTeaching staff have access to a coloured photocopier printer in the staff room, as well as, a smaller colour printer in the classrooms. When the ink in a printer has run out it is the responsibility of the teachers to get thereplacement cartridges from the office and put in the new cartridges. Old cartridges are tobe placed in the bin. Access to additional school printers can be requested through the Service Centre.

Professional DevelopmentA range of professional development is offered on and off site, as well as, online.Professional development is based on staff needs. Your Developing Performance Plan isused as a basis for identifying potential professional development opportunities. The schoolcontinues to have a focus on the teaching of reading and behaviour management.

Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RAIS)

RAIS provides a range of benefits to teachers in schools located in rural and remote areas ofthe State. Benefits are provided to compensate for the costs of travel and essential itemsand as an incentive to remain in rural and remote locations for longer than the minimumrequired service period. Teachers at Camooweal State School receive twice yearly taxablepayments of $3000. These payments are received in term 1 and term 3 in the fortnightly paycycle. In addition to this, teachers at Camooweal receive a fortnightly Locality Allowance.

Reading FrameworkEach classroom has a Reading Framework folder which includes the framework, supportingdocuments, resources and posters. The Reading Framework can also be found on theOnePortal site.

Record of ConversationsAll contact with a parent/guardian, third party agency or student declaring content requiringreferral must be recorded on OneSchool. This function exists within the Student Profile tab.

ReportingPrimary - School academic reports are completed in term 2 and term 4. The reportingtimelines are advised by administration which teachers are required to adhere to. Areporting guidelines document is provided to assist teachers in the successful completion ofreports and can be found on OnePortal. Learning and achievement statements are writtenby the curriculum team for teachers to access via the comment bank.

Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles and responsibilities of classified positions are available in School Governance.Teachers can access position descriptions through OnePortal.

Rubbish Bins - The rubbish collection day is Wednesday morning.

SafetyStaff are encouraged to apply normal comment sense to ensure their safety. If there is asignificant event in community which may cause concern, staff will be notified withappropriate precautions/actions to take.

School EventsThere are a number or school events which will take place across the year. These includeand are not limited to: Easter Parade, Under 8’s day, NAIDOC day, sporting carnivals, Camooweal’s Got Talent, Christmas concert, Awards ceremonies and celebration days.

School Wide Positive Behaviour

Also see Behaviour ManagementOur motto at Camooweal State School is to be Safe, Respectful and Responsible. We arecommitted to providing a supportive, safe and respectful learning environment for studentsand staff. Our behaviour expectations are outlined in the Responsible Behaviour Plan forStudents, which is available on OnePortal. We promote positive behaviour through the useof free and frequent PRIDE Tickets.

Short Term Data Cycles (STDC)Teachers are required to complete 5 week data cycles for English using a focus 5students. The template can be found on the OnePortal site.

Social LifeLiving in a small community means that staff members are required to work and socialisetogether. This comes with its own set of pressure and staff members are reminded aboutprofessionalism.In addition to this there are many opportunities throughout the year. These include: The Gregory Races, Julia Creek Dirt and Dust festival, Normanton Rodeo, Mount Isa Rodeo, Doomadgee Rodeo and the Burketown Morning Glory Festival.

Sorry BusinessTeachers should be aware that there are protocols required to be followed should SorryBusiness occur.

SoundField SystemPlease see Otitis Media. SoundField Systems must be worn at all times.

Staff Arrival and DepartureOn your arrival please ensure that you read the notices on our staff intranet or the diary. Our school informs parents that breakfast club is at 7:45am. Varying our departure time each day can help overcome parental perceptions about teacher work performance.

Staff IdentificationIt is your responsibility to ensure that each day you wear your identification badge. As a new staff member the school will supply a new badge for you. If you misplace your badge, the school will order you a replacement and it would be expected that you will then pay to replace the loss.

Staff MeetingStaff meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons in the staff room. Staff members are seated in a circle and participate in a check-in and check-out process. Staff meetings are conducted by the Principal and finish by 4pm. At times of professional development, meetings conclude at 4.30pm.

Staff RoomThe staffroom is situated in the administration block. There is cold water available in this room. There is also a fridge for staff to keep their lunches in. At the end of each term we clean the fridge out and any out of date, or science project (Mouldy) foods will be thrown out. Staff pigeon holes are also situated in this room.

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STAFFROOM unless accompanied by a staff member and engaged in a learning activity – Please DO NOT send students to office to collect your lunch or ask students to place your lunch in the fridge or check pigeon holes for you.

PIGEON HOLES: Staff Pigeon Holes are located in the Staff Room. All staff members or groups of staff

are allocated a pigeon hole at the beginning of each school year. All mail and most messages are relayed to staff from the office via pigeon holes,

thereby eliminating the interruption of valuable teaching / working time. All staff are required to check their pigeon holes at each recess break. Pigeon holes are out of bounds to all students. Please do not leave valuables or money in pigeon holes Please check and clean out pigeon holes regularly.

Students in ClassroomsAt NO TIME are students to be left in a classroom without supervision. If you allow a child to enter another teacher’s room you must stay with this child and ensure the room is locked upon your departure.

Student ProtectionDescription:Child Protection Legislation is in place involving mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect.This is an online training module for all staff. Education Queensland policy dictates that the whole staff be signed off each year as having undergone Student Protection Training.Procedures:

All staff are under a legal obligation to report to the Principal any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.

Confidentiality must be a priority at all times. Warning, even if unintentional, may hinder an investigation.

Student Protection Training is mandatory Professional Development for every staff member. If you have NOT undergone this training, please notify the Principal immediately so that a training session can be organized.

If you HAVE undergone this training, please give a copy of your certificate to the Principal for inclusion on your school file. If you do not have a certificate, you need to provide proof of attendance by contacting the school at which you underwent training. If this cannot be provided, you will be required to redo the training.

EQ Policy on Student Protection - http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/community/Pages/Student-Protection.aspx

DETE INDUCTION - http://deta.qld.gov.au/about/induction/department/resources/mandatory-induction.htm

Student Referrals and SupportThe Student Support tab on the OnePortal site contains all of the documents relevant toreferrals and support. The student services committee meets fortnightly on Mondayafternoons.

Student Attendance Officers (SAOs)The SAOs are identifiable by their Student Attendance shirts. Their role is to go intocommunity to get students to school and find out about absences. Work with the SAOs toidentify where your students are if they have been absent from school.

SuccessesParents/guardians love to hear about positives and teachers at Camooweal State School areencouraged to communicate successes with parents/guardians. This can be done by acertificate to the student, a phone call home or a home visit. Teachers are required torecord a minimum of 5 positives on OneSchool per week.

Celebration days are held in classrooms at the end of each term. Students can get immediate positive feedback by receiving a deadly ticket. Weekly PRIDE tickets should be given frequently. Any demonstration of positive behaviour should be rewarded with a ticket. Tickets are placed in the foyer of the office and weekly winners are drawn on parade.

Teacher AidesTeacher aide reliability is an ongoing issue at Camooweal State School. If you are fortunateenough to have a TA who regularly turns up to work make them feel included in what youare doing and communicate with them so that you know what they feel comfortable doing.Keep track of the hours your TA is in your classroom and send the times to the Principal and BSM Sarah Joseph, including if they have not been there.

TimetablesTeachers are required to refer to time allocations for each KLA to devise theirtimetables. In P-6 Language and Literacy is done in the first session.

UniformsUpon commencement at the school staff members are able to purchase an official Camooweal State School shirt. POA. When not wearing this shirt, staff members are to adhere to the dress code. Students are also provided with school uniforms.

Unit Unpacking

Also see Planning.Teachers are required to unpack each unit for every KLA using the unpacking templatewhich focuses on the regional 5 questions. The template can be found on the OnePortal site.New teachers will be shown how to use this template at the start of the year.

ValuesAt Camooweal State School we value education and believe that every child can learn. Wealso value our teachers as we acknowledge they are leaving their homes, families andfriends to afford an education to the students of Camooweal.

VolunteersWe strongly encourage the use of volunteers across our classrooms. If you have people working in your room please ensure that they sign in and out through the front office. If the volunteer is not a parent from your room they MUST have a blue card. Please send the volunteer to the office so that we can copy their card or help them apply for one. (This is free if it is for a volunteer not an employee).

Work-Life BalanceIt is hard to maintain a healthy work-life balance in an isolated situation, especially in yourfirst year or two of teaching. Set aside one day of your weekend to do something for yourself.Remember to participate in events as well as community events run by localagencies.

Watching Others Work (WOWs)Watching Others Work (WOW) is the process of colleagues observing others in theirteaching, with the overall aim of improving teaching practice. The main focus of peerobservation is on helping colleagues develop their teaching, the process is often conductedas a reciprocal exercise, with staff observing each other, sharing their insights and providingmutual support. The information generated in these sessions usually remains confidentialand in the control of the observed staff member. The school WOW policy and the Gulf WOW policy are both available on the schools OnePortal site.

Workplace Health and SafetyDescription:Education Queensland is committed to implementing procedures that enable schools to comply with the requirements of the Workplace Health & Safety Act 1995.Accountabilities: -

Principals, managers and supervisors must include workplace health and safety protocols in their management function.

Teachers and or leaders must ensure that all student activities are conducted in a manner which minimized risks to health and safety, while adhering to the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 or other relevant legislation, and to relevant Education Queensland Policy.

All staff, including voluntary workers, must comply with the statutory requirements of legislation and mandatory procedures included in this policy.

Camooweal State School is required to have a Workplace Health and Safety Officer based at our school due to the size of our workforce. Miss Vaunessa Parker is our school WHSO.

Our Return to Work and Rehabilitation Co-ordinator is Miss Sandra Taylor. Policy document:

http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/health/hlspr002/index.htmlProcedures:Teachers and / or LeadersTeachers and leaders are responsible for the health and safety of students while on school premises and participating in official school activities.Teachers and leaders should:

maintain healthy and safe procedures and practices; collaborate with advisers, employees, workplace health and safety representatives,

or workplace health and safety committees to assess hazards which exist in the school or workplace, and to eliminate or reduce the associated risks as required;

assess risk and minimise hazards in subject –specific areas; ensure that employees, students and other users of educational facilities receive

appropriate workplace health and safety information and training; take care to ensure that appropriate use is made of all safeguards, safety devices,

personal protective equipment and other appliances provided for the purpose of health and safety in schools and other Education Queensland workplaces;

manage behaviour of students, (including playground and excursion activities); ensure that records are kept of all work injuries, work-related illnesses and

dangerous occurrences at the workplace, suck records to be completed and dispatched to the appropriate authorities within the designated timeframe (refer to HS-08) Accidents and Incidents – Reporting and Investigation); and

ensure special-needs groups (eg people with disabilities and persons form non-English –speaking backgrounds) are considered in regard to workplace health and safety issues (refer also to HS-07: Occupational Health and Safety)

EQ INDUCTION - Health, Safety & WellbeingRisk Management – ALL staff are required to participate in Curriculum Risk Management Training as of 2011. Within our school network, we have previous sample of Risk Assessments for various activities.As of 2011, the updated EPPR HLS-PR012 has risk assessments for all curriculum activities.http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/health/hlspr012/index.htmlEQ policy for Risk Management - http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/facility/fcmpr003/index.htmlCreating Healthier Workplaces - http://education.qld.gov.au/health/Policy & Procedure documents for all WPHS initiatives.

Bringing items into schoolPlease be aware Principal permission and an Internal Request for Equipment form is required for you to bring personal items onto school site.Any electrical equipment belonging to yourself e.g laminators, urns/kettles, fridges, stereos—require test & tag certification to be used on school sites.Any chemical (liquid that can be consumed by a child that may harm them) has to be clarified by the Principal. Please do not bring Methylated Spirits, Varnishing equipment, Hand wash, Disinfectant etc into the school. If you require a cleaning agent, check with the cleaners or the Principal as to what can be used.Any gardening materials e.g plants, fertilizer—requires permission and checking whether they are on a poisonous plants list or hazard list.