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2017 PARENT

HANDBOOK

234 Calderwood Rd Calderwood NSW 2527

P 4230 [email protected]

www.calderwoodcs.nsw.edu.au

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Parent Information Handbook

Calderwood Christian School

Mission Statement:

In Christ’s service, to partner with parents in providing a quality Christian education founded on the Word of God.

Vision:

To transform the life opportunities of our students by growing their faith, identifying their potential and bringing about rapid improvement.

The Five Foundations

Christian Ethos

Develop pastoral care structures around our three student communities – Provide training and opportunities for Christian student leaders – Provide staff development in the areas of Pastoral Care and Counselling.

Parent Partnership

Introduction of On-line Learning Management System – Parent volunteers for our K-4 Cool Cats Reading Club – Foster parent participation through the new Parents and Friends of Calderwood.

Education

Introduction of a Stage 4 STEM Program – Participation in the AIS funded ELEVATE program for High Potential Learners – College6: a new approach to delivering the HSC program.

Infrastructure

Development of site master plan and preparations for Stage 1 – Extend our Hospitality teaching facilities – Upgrade to the street frontage of the property.

Business

Implement the new marketing plan – Introduce a fee structure that will encourage and support growth – Promote our unique learning communities structure and College6 – Build stronger networks with churches and the new Calderwood Valley community.



Please note, as of 1 January 2017, Illawarra Christian School Tongarra (ICS) became known as Calderwood Christian School (CCS). Throughout this handbook there are references made to ICS. During the year, as the transition to CCS occurs, changes will take place. Please refer to the newsletter and/or website for notification of these changes.



Contents

2017 Parent Information Handbook

Page no.

Map of school grounds 5

Staffing 6

Fees 9

Term Dates 12

The School Day 12

Parent Involvement 14

General Information 16

School Uniforms 26

Appendices 37

Appendix 1 – Constitution and Educational Creed 37

Appendix 2 – Organisational Structure 41

Appendix 3 – General School Policies 43



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Staff

The Board appoints the Principal to be responsible for:

A. Implementing School Policy which directly concerns teaching matters and children attending the school.

B. The day to day administration of the educational responsibilities, which includes supervision of teachers' curriculum and students.

C. The communication with parents concerning any matter of an educational nature.

The Board, in conjunction with the School Principal, appoints teachers to be responsible for:

A. Teaching and nurturing our children while they are at school. B. Implementing policies applicable to the classroom situation. C. Assisting members of the Association to develop a wholly Christian integrated curriculum.

Calderwood Staffing 2017

Executive Staff

School Principal Dr Kate Bertram Deputy Principal Mr Stephen Babbage Prep – Year 4 Co-ordinator Mrs Sian Barnes Year 5 - 8 Co-ordinator Mr Greg Maina Year 9 - 12 Co-ordinator Mr Jonathon Nicholls English/HSIE Head Teacher Mrs Bev Batten Science/TAS Head Teacher Mr Bruce Barker Mathematics Head Teacher Mrs Ros Struthers Learning Support Head Teacher Mrs Jo Knight

Teaching Staff: Prep to Year 6

Prep Mrs Trudi Oliver Year 6 Miss Jemma Leigh Kindergarten Miss Jessica Yeo Mrs Emma Bell (on leave) Year 1 Mrs Sarah Rodwell RFF Mrs Sylvia Vaartjes Mrs Sheree Barker (Thurs) Sport Mrs Cassie Gold Year 2 Mrs Sian Barnes Art Mrs Dianne Gillett Year 3 Mrs Heather Morton Music Mrs Nerylee Deans Year 4 Mr Geoff Chesher LOTE Mrs Sarah Rodwell Year 5 Mr Greg Maina

Teaching Staff: Learning Hub and Learning Support

Learning Hub & P-4 Mrs Sylvia Vaartjes Learning Support Head Teacher Mrs Jo Knight Learning Support Mrs Melisssa Molkentin



Teaching Staff: Secondary

English/History Mrs Bev Batten TAS Mr Grahame Bertram Mr Garry Hol Mrs Joy Evans Mr Jonathon Nicholls Mrs Dianne Gillett Mr Mitch Walker Mr David Imisides HSIE Mrs Cheryl Brennan IST Mr Stephen Babbage Mathematics Mrs Ros Struthers VET Hospitality Mrs Joy Evans Mrs Christine Bartley Visual Arts Mrs Dianne Gillett Science Mr Bruce Barker Music Mrs Nerylee Deans Mr David Imisides LOTE Mrs Sarah Rodwell PDHPE Mr Ross Graham Children’s Services Mrs Trudi Oliver Mrs Cassie Gold Biblical Studies Mr Mitch Walker Mr Jonathon Nicholls

Pastoral Care

School Psychologist Mrs Kirsty-Lee Hammonds (on leave Semester 1) Chaplain Mr Douglas Carolisen

Support Staff

Learning Support Mrs Sujin Laird Learning Hub Ms Lisa Grove Prep Miss Kyrin Poole Mrs Amanda Grace (on leave)

School Office Staff

Administration Mrs Jill De La Torre Administration TBA Office Manager /Campus Registrar Mrs Linda Scherlowski Principal’s Personal Assistant Ms Rachael Dickson Site Manager Mr Greg Cleall

Uniform Shop

Alinta Mrs Jennifer Coombes

Administration Business Centre (onsite at Calderwood)

Executive Principal Mr Tony Horsley Executive Assistant Mrs Ally Cook Business Manager Ms Beth Ellerman School Accountant Mr Paul Ellicott Administrative Assistant Mrs Catherine Enderby Accounts Payable Mrs Joanna Cuthbertson Accounts Receivable Mrs Janice Cosgrove



Who Do You See About ...

The table shown below is intended to be used as a guide for when you need to see someone, if you have a question to ask, a concern to express or dissatisfaction to register.

Who Do You See if.. Person to contact

You would like to visit part of the school School Registrar or Principal’s P.A.

You want to clarify a policy on Educational matters Principal or Deputy Principal

You need information on specific subject requirements Class/Subject Teacher

You wish to verify information brought home by a student Relevant Teacher

You want to clarify a policy on administration Business Manager

You have a question about school fees Business Manager

You have a notice for the weekly newsletter/noticeboard Office Staff

You have a question about bus passes Office Staff

You have a question about uniform policy or its interpretation Deputy Principal/Sectional Coordinator

You are temporarily unable to comply with the Uniform Policy Class or Roll Teacher

Your child complains of unjust treatment by other students Class or Roll Teacher

Questions regarding the general daily running of the school Deputy Principal/Sectional Coordinator

Questions about travelling to and from school Office Staff

Questions regarding School Administration Business Manager

You anticipate withdrawing your family from school for an extended period of time (eg holidays) Principal

You have a question, but are unsure whom you should contact Office Staff

You would like to discuss any other school policy or make a submission regarding policies

Executive Principal or the Chairman of the Board (see Appendix 2)



2017 SCHOOL FEES SCHEDULE Pre Enrolment – Application and Assessment Fees

An application fee of $50 applies to each new enrolment application made to the school. An assessment fee of $100 is charged when a student attends a pre-enrolment assessment. These fees are non-refundable.

Enrolment Acceptance Fee

Upon accepting an enrolment offer a family will be required to pay an enrolment acceptance fee of $500 per family. This is refundable upon the last child leaving the school subject to finalisation of the school fee account.

Annual Tuition Fees K-12

Tuition fees for Years K to 12 are based on the eldest child attending the school. Families with more than one student attending the school are entitled to discounted tuition rates for their younger children. Sibling discounts do not apply to Prep fees. Tuition fees will be invoiced to the family account as an annual amount in January of each year. Fees should either be paid in full before the commencement of the school year or a periodic payment plan must be in place. Tuition Fees must be paid in full by the end of term 4 each school year.

ANNUAL TUITION FEE 1ST CHILD (ELDEST)

2ND CHILD 3RD CHILD 4TH CHILD SUBSEQUENT CHILDREN

Stage 6 (Years 11-12) $6,375 $4,463 $2,869 $1,275 $1,275

Stage 5 (Years 9-10) $5,738 $4,016 $2,582 $1,148 $1,148

Stage 4 (Years 7-8) $5,550 $3,885 $2,498 $1,110 $1,110

Stage 3 (Years 5-6) $4,650 $3,255 $2,093 $930 $930

Stage 2 (Years 3-4) $4,575 $3,203 $2,059 $915 $915

Stage 1 (Years K-2) $4,500 $3,150 $2,025 $900 $900

CALDERWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL



Prep Fees

Prep fees will be invoiced to the family account as an annual amount in January of each year. Fees should either be paid in full before the commencement of the school year or a periodic payment plan must be in place. The school does not charge for public holidays. Make up days or refunds for absences are not available. Prep fees do not qualify for the Child Care Rebate.

PREP PROGRAM TIME COST PER DAY

Regular enrolment 9.00am – 3.00pm $45

Indigenous students and health care card holders 9.00am – 3.00pm $30

INCLUDED in tuition charges are all text books, study guides and workbooks, access to technology, excursions, sport (except off-site elective sports), compulsory school camps and student accident and injury insurance.

EXCLUDED from the tuition fees are uniforms, some stationery requirements for Years 7-12, repair or replacement of damaged, lost or stolen books or technology, fund raising activities, external education programs, non-compulsory excursions, sports, camps and service activities and extra costs in relation to HSC courses. This list is not intended to be exhaustive. Families will be notified of any additional costs and these will be invoiced separately to school fees and must be paid within 14 days.

Uniforms

All uniform items except shoes must be purchased from the Alinta Uniform Shop either in person or online. The P & F operates a second hand uniform shop. Opening hours, prices and product range for both shops are posted on the school website.

Withdrawal of Students

A full term’s written notification to the Principal is required prior to the withdrawal of a student. Where insufficient notification is given a further charge of one quarter of the annual tuition fees will be incurred. Parents are reminded that this also applies to students withdrawing at the end of the year and written notice must be provided by the end of Term 3. A change of enrolment or withdrawal of a student enrolled in Prep requires two weeks notice.

Association Membership

Members of the School Association will be invoiced at the commencement of the school year. Membership must be paid in full by the date of the Annual General Meeting. A single/joint membership (1 vote) is $46 annually. Unpaid memberships will lapse.

School Fee Account Payment

2017 school fees for enrolments in K – 12 paid prior to 2nd December 2016 are eligible for a 5% discount. Fees should either be paid in full before the commencement of the school year or a periodic payment plan must be in place to ensure that school fees are paid by the end of Term 4. The non-payment of fees by the required date may lead to termination of enrolment. Unpaid school fee accounts may be referred to the school’s solicitor for management. This may incur additional charges.



Payment Methods

Payment plans include:

• Direct debit payment plan deducted from a selected bank account which occurs Thursdays weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

• Payway payment plan deducted from a credit card account which occurs on a day nominated by you weekly, fortnightly or monthly .

• CentrePay payment plan deducted from your fortnightly Centrelink payments.

• Payroll deduction for school employees deducted from salary/wages.

For upfront or term by term payments, payment methods including bank deposit details and BPAY codes are listed on the School Fees statement. Cash, EFTPOS and credit card payments are accepted in the school office.

Building And Bursary Funds

Gifts to the Building Fund are voluntary and are used for the acquisition, construction or maintenance of buildings for the benefit of the school community. When making a donation, please inform the Business Centre to ensure a tax deductible receipt is issued. Gifts to the Bursary Fund are not tax deductible and help those families who are experiencing financial hardship, to allow their children to remain at Calderwood Christian School.

Financial Hardship

Families experiencing temporary financial hardship should meet with the Operations Manager as soon as practicable to discuss an alternate payment plan.

Overseas Students

Students born overseas must provide the school an eligible visa to maintain enrolment. The school is not registered to accept all students visas, therefore enquiries must be made with the Business Centre regarding eligibility prior to enrolment.

General Enquiries

For general enquiries regarding school fees, please contact Illawarra Christian Education Business Centre on 4230 3777.

Refugee Fund – The Eliachim Fund

This fund is used to support refugee families to be able to access education through Illawarra Christian Education. Any support for this fund will be appreciated by the families concerned. Donations to the Eliachim Refugee Fund can be made at the Business Centre at any time



Term Dates for 2017

STUDENTS

Term 1 Monday, 30 January Friday, 7 April

Term 2 Wednesday, 26 April Friday, 30 June

Term 3 Monday, 24 July Friday, 22 September

Term 4 Tuesday, 10 October Thursday, 7 December

TEACHERS

Term 1 Monday, 23 January Friday, 7 April

Term 2 Monday, 24 April Friday, 30 June

Term 3 Monday, 17 July Friday, 22 September

Term 4 Monday, 9 October Friday, 8 December

The School Day

Lesson Times

The lesson times shown here are those which normally apply to the school day. In special circumstances these times may vary. Parents are informed when changes in the daily timetable occur.

Infants/Primary Secondary

Before school (Seniors only) 8.00 – 8.45 Staff devotions 8.20 Staff devotions 8.20 K-12 Assembly (Friday only) 8.50 K -12 Assembly (Friday only) 8.50 Infants/Primary School 9.05 Devotions (Monday – Thursday) 8.50 Period 1 (Monday to Thursday) 9.10 Period 1 9.10 Period 2 10.05 Period 2 10.05 Period 3 11.00 Period 3 11.00 Morning break 11.55 Morning break 11.55 Detention (Tues-Thurs)(Sec) 11.55 Period 4 12.35 Period 4 12.35 Period 5 1.30 Period 5 1.30 Afternoon break 2.00 Afternoon break 2.20 Period 6 2.30 Period 6 2.30 End of school 3.20 End of school 3.20 After school (Seniors only) 3.30 – 4.30



Absenteeism, Late Arrivals and Early Collection of Children

It is the school's legal responsibility to ensure that student absences from school are accounted for and valid, and hence, reasons for absenteeism must be given to the school. If your child is absent from school for any reason, then he/she must bring a signed note from you stating the reason. All notes must be in your handwriting and kept separate from Boomerang Books or School Diaries within 7 days of the absence.

If families are planning holidays outside of normal school vacations, parents are requested to write to the Principal to seek approval for their plans before the event. This is especially important for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 where external regulations on assessments apply and assessment schedules must be complied with.

If a parent needs to collect a child during school hours, a signed note must be addressed to the school seeking approval. If the person collecting your child is not a parent, authorisation nominating the person who will collect your child should be part of the note requesting early departure. All students leaving school early must be signed out from the office by a responsible adult. Secondary students will be collected from the office and K-6 students will be collected from their classrooms after being signed out.

Parents/Guardians are requested to telephone the school office to register their child’s absence by 9.30am. If you need to call out of school hours, an answering machine will be on. Please leave a message with your child’s name and class as well as a brief reason for their absence. Please note: a written note explaining your child’s absence still needs to be sent with your child when they return to school. Truancy and excessive non-attendance will be will be followed up by the school.

Students who arrive after the commencement of classes are required to obtain a late pass from the office. If the school bus is late and roll call is still in progress, students proceed straight to class. If roll call is finished, students are to proceed to the office to obtain a late pass.

School Hours of Operation

Prep classes operate: 9.00 am to 3.15 pm Kinder to Year 6: 9.05 am to 3.20 pm (except Friday 8.50 am to 3.20 pm) Year 7 to Year 12: 8.50 am to 3.20 pm (with exception to some senior classes)

School Arrival times

Calderwood Christian School is not open to receive students until 8.30am in the morning. Supervision in the playground commences in the secondary area at 8.30am. Between 8:30 and 8:45 am, Kindergarten-Year 6 students are not allowed to play active games, must remain seated under the trees near the Kiss and Drop Zone/Prep fence and must remain in clear line of sight of the teacher on duty at the end of the basketball court. K-6 students are not to go to their classrooms during this time.

When the K-6 teacher comes on duty in the Primary playground at 8:45 am, students will be allowed play active games and may move more freely around the playground.

We would appreciate it, if primary parents would not drop their children off until 8.45am. If your K-6 child does arrive before 8.45am, please ensure they know to stay around the seats and shade trees near the Kiss and Drop Zone/Prep fence and in sight of the teacher in the secondary area.

School Departure times

The home bell rings at 3:20pm. The area near the bus shelter is supervised by teachers, who are responsible for loading buses and minding students until those buses arrive. We anticipate all students will have left by 3:35pm.

If you are picking up your child at the end of the day and you have not arrived before the last bus has left, the bus duty teachers will bring your child back to the Front Office. Your child will continue to wait for you at the office, not the Kiss and Drop Zone. The same happens for children who have missed their bus. In these circumstances, the office will telephone you to make arrangements for you to pick your child up.



Parent Involvement

An important and valued part of the continued success of Calderwood Christian School is the involvement of parents and other persons in the school community and its activities. It is important that this involvement be continued and that all persons associated with the school be encouraged to volunteer their talents. The following information gives details of the ways in which parents can become involved in the activities of the school.

Association Membership

All Christian parents and friends of Calderwood Christian School are encouraged to become members of the Association. Membership in the Association allows you to vote at meetings on topics that affect you, and gives you greater insight into the running of our school.

The information given below is an extract from the Constitution of the Illawarra Association for Christian Parent-Controlled Education. It describes how to become an Association member.

A. Membership is open to any person who:

• is in general agreement with the objects for which the Association is established.

• is in agreement with the principles as outlined in the Educational Creed and whose application in writing to become a member is accepted by the Board of Directors.

• is aged eighteen years or over.

• is a committed Christian, actively involved in a recognised Christian church, and who regularly attends worship services and meetings of that church, unless prevented from doing so by reason of illness or other legitimate reason.

• has been an Associate member for a minimum of twelve months.

• has attended an Information Evening.

B. Membership shall be subject to the payment of such annual membership fee as shall be determined by the Board of Directors from time to time.

C. Membership Information Evenings are held throughout the year and will be advertised in the newsletter. Venues will alternate between schools or as arranged by the Board representative.

Associate Member

D. Associate membership of the Company is open to persons who are in agreement with the objects of the Company, but are not eligible to be Full Members.

E. An Associate Member is a person who has:

• applied to be an Associate Member of the Company, and

• been accepted as an Associate Member by the Company.

• An Associate Member has the same rights and duties as a Full Member, except that an Associate Member may not:

− serve as a Director of the Company, − request that a General Meeting be convened by the Directors, − propose a motion at any General Meeting, − vote at any General Meeting, − be counted towards a quorum at any General Meeting, or − nominate a person to membership of the Company.



Full Member A Full Member is a person who has:

• been an Associate Member for a period of at least one (1) year,

• attended at least one (1) membership information meeting,

• applied to be accepted as a Full Member by the Company, and

• been accepted as a Full Member by the Company.

NOTE: Application forms for Association Membership are available from the Business Centre.

Classroom Help

All parents are encouraged to participate in the daily activities of the school. Your personal involvement results in many benefits for both the school and yourself. Parental help results in:

• Keeping school fees down by performing tasks which otherwise would require the employment of additional staff or tradespeople.

• A closer contact with, and a deeper understanding of, many functions of the school.

• Getting to know other parents, teachers, students and what goes on in your child's class.

• A closer relationship between parents and their children through the child's enjoyment of their parents' involvement, and showing them that parents are interested in their activities.

Parents are involved in helping with lessons (including making aids), Learning Hub work (including covering books etc), transport for students travelling to functions and sporting events, photocopying, secretarial work, sports activities, backup for remedial work and primary and infants “craft/clubs" groups, reading and the like.

At the beginning of the year, parents are requested to complete a questionnaire which outlines the areas in which parent help will be required for that year. The child's own class teacher would be pleased to hear from parents willing to volunteer some time to assist in the classroom.

Please be aware, that if you are at school in any voluntary capacity that you need to go to the office first to sign in and wear a parent helper badge.

Calderwood Parents and Friends

The Calderwood Parents and Friends and School teams, as described above, give parents and friends of the school another avenue for involvement and service in the school.

The Calderwood Parents and Friends seeks to:

• Provide opportunities for the school community to come together.

• Provide an informal link between the parents, school board and staff.

• Provide services to the children and parents.

• Provide funds for the school by means of fundraising activities.

All parents and friends are most welcome to attend these meetings. Meeting dates and other activities of the Calderwood Parents and Friends and School Teams are noted in the newsletter and are posted on the Committee’s Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/tongarracampuscommittee)

Each year every class also has a volunteer Parent Coordinator. Coordinators occasionally communicate committee activities to others, organise rosters and food for events, and organise social events for parents.

https://www.facebook.com/tongarracampuscommittee



Working Bees

Approximately four times per year, a working bee is held to take care of routine maintenance and any special projects requiring work. Each family in the school is rostered on to a working bee once per year, as per the agreement on enrolment. Working Bee dates are sent home early in the year and published in the newsletter.

You will be rostered on for the date of your youngest child. Please remember, it is a condition of enrolment that one working bee is attended during the year. Working bees run from 8.00 am to 11.00 am, or 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm and attendance is for 3 hours to enable all tasks to be completed. If you know you will be unable to make your future rostered day, please telephone the school to arrange another date.

The working bee principle of coming together in groups on a designated Saturday to assist in the maintenance of buildings and grounds, has been a desired expectation of the School Association since its inception. There are two main advantages of the communal working bee: Firstly, the comradeship (friendship) and fellowship dimension, which cannot be understated, and secondly, the obvious financial benefit to the school itself.

As well as the above, it should be stated that this is another avenue for families to exercise their gifts for the benefit of the school community. Working bees are managed by the Calderwood School Office and the Site Manager, who in turn organises rosters, projects and materials.

General Information

Assemblies

Each Friday morning at 8.50am, a whole school assembly is held in the Hall. Parents are welcome to attend. During each term Infants/Primary assemblies are held during school and parents are welcome to attend. Secondary assemblies are held at least once per semester. Throughout the year, we also hold assemblies to mark special events and significant occasions, such as graduation and Easter. Notification of special assemblies will be through the newsletter and school calendar.

Banking

A school banking service is available through the Commonwealth Bank. Arrangements for opening accounts can be made with the office. Banking is done each Monday morning.

Database

The school operates a computer database which consists of data relevant to the families within our school community. For each family, the types of data stored are: parents’ names and occupations; children’s names and ages; family address and telephone number, including work and mobile phone numbers; emergency contact details; family doctor’s name, address and telephone number including mobile numbers; email addresses.

Information generated from the database is used by the administrative and teaching staff to assist in determining what resources are needed in the school, to contact you in emergencies when necessary, and to make sure that all families are sent information from the school as needed.

Parents are requested to notify the school as soon as any of their database information changes, particularly change of home address, email address, daytime contact number and emergency contact numbers.



Excursions

During the year, the school arranges excursions for classes and student groups. These are usually organised in conjunction with units or topics being studied in class. Students are expected to participate in all excursions organised for their class group.

The cost of the excursions is covered by the annual school fees. The only exception to this may be activities that are optional such as Combined Independent Schools (CIS) sporting activities, gifted/talented camps, service trips, Duke of Edinburgh Award etc.

At times, the assistance of parents is requested and appreciated on excursions. Please check your child’s permission note for requests of assistance and invitations for participation.

Discipline System

The commendation and discipline system is part of the school’s training of students for life, or discipling. It aims to provide the student with achievable standards of behaviour and encouragement to do their very best in all spheres of school life. Clearly defined codes of conduct are outlined along with the consequences for stepping outside those guidelines.

Commendation

Rewarding students who display positive attitudes and behaviour helps build a confident character and purpose in learning. The school’s reward system gives commendation to students who set fine examples to others in the school community and/or show excellence in any field of school endeavour.

Commendation Award Types

There are two categories of Commendation Award:

• Academic or Career Skill and,

• Character or Life Skill

These awards are for specific observed behaviours through a specific event or trend over time as observed in a specific sphere (such as in a particular class). On the certificate, there will be space to notate what the award is in recognition for. These awards will be agreed on as a part of regular meetings amongst staff. Further information about our Commendation and Merit system is available on request.

Discipline codes, recorded in the boomerang book or diary B Behaviour For behavioural breaches in class – talkative, rudeness E Equipment When books, stationery etc. are not brought to class H Homework For unsatisfactory attempt at homework L Late to Class U Incorrect Uniform When the student is at fault

These codes are recorded along with a brief explanation of what occurred, and which teacher issued it, for your information. Please check SEQTA Engage regularly, including if they keep this on their iPad, to ensure this communication is effective.

Discipline System Discipline involves communication and guidance towards what is right. Teachers employ a range of corrective responses to student breaches including:

• Non-verbal correction e.g. frown

• Verbal correction – a reprimand

• Relocation of student (within the classroom or to another classroom)

• Isolation – withdrawal from room

• Privilege withdrawal e.g. unable to go on excursions, or other student privileges



• Penalty work e.g. picking up papers, withdrawal of play, staying in at lunchtime, writing lines for a teacher

If a more serious incident occurs, a student may be issued with a detention. This involves the student completing a reflection document to consider how the situation may be handled differently next time, and is completed during a nominated break. The school expects that parents will be supportive of all the disciplinary measures used by teachers. For repeated or serious misdemeanours, sanctions imposed on the student may include:

• After school detention (from 3:30pm – 4:30pm, for students in Years 5-12)

• In School Suspension – a student will be removed from all normal school activities for a specified period. Students will be re-admitted to class after an interview with the parents has occurred and a restoration plan has been developed.

• At Home Suspension – a student will be required to remain at home under parental supervision for a specified time. Students will normally only be re-admitted after an interview with the parents has occurred, and a Probationary Enrolment Contract has been developed.

• Dismissal – For repeated serious breaches of school discipline or other serious offences, such as involvement with illegal drugs, a student will be dismissed from the student body of Calderwood Christian School.

Students who fail to attend any detention will incur further disciplinary measures. Students who breach School Policy and Procedures may also lose the right to represent the school in extra-curricular activities. (Please see the Discipline Flowchart to explain the process page 19.)



Health Issues

Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Diabetes

A management plan for the above conditions must be provided to the school office before the student commences at school and updated each year. These forms can be obtained from the school office if required.

First Aid Procedures

Our teaching and administrative staff possess current First-Aid qualifications. In the event that a student becomes ill or is injured, the following procedure is adopted:

• Minor injuries and sicknesses are treated at the school.

• In more serious cases, the school will attempt to contact the parents or the emergency contact person, who may then arrange to take the child to their own doctor.

• In emergencies, the school will contact the parents and an ambulance will be called.

Infectious Diseases

It is very important that parents advise the school if their children are diagnosed with any of these illnesses. Visit the Department of Health’s website for the most current information about treatment, regulations in relation to schools and isolation procedures (http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/infectious). Please follow your G.P.’s advice and treatment, if your child has an infectious disease.

Medications

If your child has a medical condition that requires medication, or has a Health Plan for the management of a condition, please contact the office for a copy of the Calderwood Christian School Medication Policy: Administration of Medication.

Nut Allergy Awareness

Parents and caregivers are requested NOT to send food to school that contains nuts (especially peanuts). This includes peanut butter, Nutella, all nuts and cooking oil containing peanut oil, as well as foods containing nuts. This is especially important in the infants, where young children are less able to manage their allergy.

Sun Safety

Parents are encouraged to apply sunscreen to their children prior to school. Students may bring additional sunscreen to apply at recess, lunch and sport. Sunscreen is also available on request from the various places throughout the campus and at sporting events. Hats are a compulsory uniform item all year round.

The Learning Hub

Calderwood’s Learning Hub is a technology-rich, flexible learning space. It is physically located at the centre/hub of our campus and is used by all students from Prep through to Year 12. The Learning Hub staff wish to highlight two things: learning is at the centre of all our activities; and the space is a place to meet and use resources for achieving learning outcomes.

The Learning Hub is open in morning breaks for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 to borrow books, work on assignments, read, catch up on homework and participate in the special activities that will be running throughout the year. A teacher is on duty in the Hub to help students during these breaks. The Hub is also open at 8:50 am on Tuesday and Thursday, for Kindergarten to Year 6 students so that they can return and borrow resources, or catch up on last minute homework and reading.

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All students in Prep to Year 4 have one period each week to borrow books, learn about the new books we have placed on the shelves and to work on information skills. Years 5 and 6 visit the Hub once a week with their class teacher to borrow books.

All Infants and Primary children are required to bring a bag to carry their books to and from school. The loan duration for books borrowed from the Learning Hub is two weeks. It is important that parents ensure all borrowed books are returned to the Learning Hub on time.

Overdue notices are sent to students each term. Loans can be renewed with or without the book being present. If a book is due back and it cannot be found, do not be anxious! In most cases, the book is found eventually - usually at home! Learning Hub staff encourage students to look at home again. When students think that they may have returned the item, a check is made on the shelves. If a borrowed book is lost, it will be the parent's responsibility to replace the book at their own expense, or pay the replacement cost.

The Learning Hub has a range of books available for parents to borrow and you are encouraged to use this service. A number of books, brochures and pamphlets relating to the school's curriculum and policy statements are also available for loan. Please contact the Learning Hub staff for any help you may require.

Learning Support Resources

1. Children with Learning Needs

To assist students with learning difficulties and disabilities, a variety of strategies are provided. Initially, class teachers provide adjustments and as much personal assistance as they are able. To further assist students with more persistent difficulties, support aides and teachers provide both 'in class' and 'small group' learning assistance. Students in small groups receive more detailed assessment of their skills and access to special programs, designed to target their learning needs.

For children who do not respond adequately to intervention provided by the class and support teachers, or who experience more severe disabilities, more detailed assessment may need to be made. This is normally provided by a consultant clinical psychologist, paediatrician, speech pathologist, or occupational therapist at parents' own expense. Mrs Kirsty-Lee Hammond is a registered psychologist and assessment can be organised through her at parents’ expense. Individual Learning Plans are then developed based on the additional information provided in the assessment.

Communication between parents and school staff is critical if the needs of these children are to be met. If teachers identify a child who is experiencing difficulty in their academic learning, parents are invited to an interview. These discussions seek to develop effective home-school strategies, which may be used to assist the child.

2. Children with Special Abilities

Staff recognise that God has blessed all children with special abilities to be used in service for God. Initially, in Infants and Primary, the class teacher will provide activities which are designed to develop the God-given abilities of each class member. For Kindergarten to Year 6, children who are performing well in advance of their class level in Mathematics, learning enrichment is provided. This means that some children may work with a higher class for these lessons. Activities that develop problem-solving and ‘higher-order’ thinking skills, are provided in a variety of contexts.

Those Secondary students who have special academic abilities, are able to extend these by the provision of enrichment activities and opportunities. In some subjects, acceleration is a possibility.



Loss and Damage of School Property

The current policy on loss and damage states:

"Parents will be held responsible for the cost of replacing equipment, text books or borrowed books lost or damaged by their children beyond normal wear and tear".

Lost Property

It is inevitable that valuables brought to the school by students may become lost. It is very time consuming for staff to resolve problems relating to lost property. Any valuables or money brought to school will remain the responsibility of the student. Whilst care will be taken, the school cannot accept responsibility for lost valuables. Therefore, parents should ensure that all personal property such as uniforms, bags, hats and wet weather gear are correctly labelled with your child's name.

Any unclaimed items are sorted at the end of each term and either placed in the clothing pool, or donated to local charities.

Publications

There are a number of publications issued by the school throughout the year for the benefit of parents. These are:

School Prospectus

A Prospectus is issued to prospective families making inquiries about enrolling their children at Calderwood Christian School. It includes a basic outline of the school's history, an explanation of a Christian parent-controlled school, the aims of the school, and the organisational structure at CCS.

These are available from the Registrar.


This information handbook is published once per year. A copy is sent to each family and further copies are available through the school office.

Newsletter

The newsletter is an important means of communication between the school and our parents and carers, and we are eager to make sure our families are fully informed on what is happening at the school.

Families can access the newsletter from the website on Thursday of each week.

We strongly encourage every parent/grandparent/carer to subscribe via our website to receive an email which alerts you that a new issue is available. You will be able to easily click on the link that arrives in your email. We would also encourage both parents to subscribe with separate email addresses.

We understand there will be a few families who are unable to access the internet to read the newsletter, so we do produce a limited number of paper copies to send home to these families. Please contact the office to have your name added to the list if you are unable to access the internet. We will be happy to send you a copy each week.

Snapshots

This larger publication is produced once a term and contains activity reports, photographs and articles exploring educational issues. This publication is delivered via the same process used by the weekly newsletter.



Web Site

The website can be found at www.ics.nsw.edu.au. A copy of the newsletter, along with a wealth of other information regarding the school and special events, can be found on the website.

Nurture Magazine

The Nurture magazine is a publication of Christian Education National of which Calderwood Christian School is a member. All families receive a copy of Nurture which is printed four times a year.

School Resources

Calderwood Christian School has been blessed with modern functional buildings and a large base of resources.

Some of these facilities are available for ’non-school' use. All requests for 'non-school' usage of school facilities should be directed in writing to the Principal via a form which can be collected from the school office.

S@LT

S@lt is our Something at Lunchtime programme of activities. Throughout the year, staff and students organise recreational and educational activities for the enjoyment of students at break times. The semester’s programme of activities is advertised throughout the campus on our S@LT posters.

School Reports and Parent/Teacher Interviews

Student School Progress Reports are issued three times per year: 1. Term 1 Progress Report

This report provides parents with a brief summary statement of each child’s progress during the first six weeks of the school year. It is not based on an accumulation of marks and assessments compiled over an extended period. It is an indication of the trends and patterns of learning and behaviour that are emerging in the first weeks of the new school year.

2. Semester 1 Academic Report at the end of Term 2 (senior students receive their reports at the beginning of the term).

3. Yearly Academic Report at the end of Term 4 (senior students receive their final reports at the end of Term 3).

Interviews between parents and teachers may be held throughout the year as required. These interviews are held at a mutually convenient time and can be arranged by contacting the class teacher. The school also organises afternoons of Parent-Teacher Interviews at regular intervals throughout the year. Appointments are made through an online booking system. Prior to each set of interviews, you will receive a letter containing details for booking your interviews. Please check our website and the newsletter for the exact dates of the Parent-Teacher Interviews.



Kindergarten – Year 6

Kindergarten to Year 6 students participate in sport and fitness sessions each week. Throughout the year, students participate in the swimming carnival, cross country and athletics carnival. When opportunities arise, students participate in gala days for sports such as netball and soccer.

A variety of activities are covered such as cricket, kanga-cricket, softball, T-ball, netball, soccer, hockey, touch football and skipping. Students have the opportunity of being selected for the CSSA (Christian Schools Sports Association) Zone and State (in the case of cross-country) carnivals. If successful at the Zone carnivals, students may then be selected to compete at the CSSA State carnival in swimming and athletics. If successful at the State CSSA carnivals, students may be selected to compete at the CIS (Combined Independent Schools) carnival. At the level of CIS, parents are responsible for costs involved and transportation of students.

Year 7 – Year 12

During the winter months students participate in at-school sports such as netball, soccer, volleyball, touch football, rugby and softball. As part of the students' recreational sports program they are also involved in activities held at various sporting centres throughout the local area. These sports may include squash, indoor cricket, aerobics, circuit training, tennis and badminton.

Various inter-school sports carnivals are held during the year in association with other Christian schools. Students from Calderwood Christian School train for and compete in swimming, athletics and cross-country running events.

Transport

Bus

Kindergarten to Year 2 Infant’s students are eligible for a school bus Opal card irrespective of the distance from home to school. Primary students who live outside a 1.6 Km radius, or who reside more than 2.3kms walking distance, by the shortest possible route, are eligible for a bus Opal card. All other students who live outside a 2km radius from the school need to apply for a school bus Opal card.

Students who travel to and from school by bus must carry a valid Opal card with them while ever they are on the bus. If a student does not have a card, they must pay for each trip made. It is advisable that students carry a small amount of money in case they do not have a card on a given day. Bus Opal cards cannot be used for any journey other than the journey stated on the application form. Any alteration to the trip that the card has been issued for must be paid for.

In the event that your child's Opal card is lost or destroyed, you must contact the Department of Transport (131 500). Visit transportnsw.info/school-students to apply for a bus Opal card, or for change of address details.

Bus Routes

• Premier bus service provides transport to and from Dapto, Haywards Bay, Albion Park and Albion Park Rail areas, and also from Kiama, Shell Cove, Shellharbour, Warilla, Mt Warrigal, Flinders, and Oak Flats.

• Gerringong coaches provide bus transport to and from school from Gerringong.

• Kiama Coachlines provide bus transport to and from school from Jamberoo.

• Bus times and routes are available from the bus company, Premier Illawarra Ph: 4271 1322 website: www.premierillawarra.com.au



Bus Code of Conduct Students are expected to be well behaved at all times and particularly so when travelling on public transport. The following CODE OF CONDUCT has been set down by the Department of Transport and breaches of the Code can result in the withdrawal of the Opal bus card.

To ensure their safety and the comfort of other passengers students will:

• behave safely at all times;

• respect the needs and comfort of other passengers;

• behave appropriately at all times (eg. no use of offensive language, fighting, spitting, placing feet on seats or throwing things in or from the bus);

• protect bus property and report any vandalism;

• show their Opal cards or tickets to the driver on boarding and when requested;

• only use the Opal card for its intended purpose;

• maintain possession of the Opal card at all times;

• follow the driver’s instructions about safety on the bus (eg instructions on where to sit);

• adhere to the law that bans smoking on buses;

• only eat or drink (other than water) on the bus with the written permission of the bus operator;

• keep arms, legs and other parts of their bodies inside the bus;

• only attract the attention of the driver in the case of emergency;

• remain seated at all times unless space does not allow for this.

According to the Code of Conduct unacceptable, dangerous or highly dangerous behaviour may lead to the loss of travel privileges for a set period of time, or the student may be banned from travelling on the buses.

Parking Issues in School Grounds

In the interests of the safety of our children, parents are requested to use the allocated car park and to adhere to the speed limit (8km/hr) and other directions listed below.

• Please use only the western gate and driveway for entering and exiting the school.

• Please park within the marked spaces.

• All parking is “REAR TO KERB” in the carpark.

• A Kiss and Drop zone is available for parents dropping off or collecting children.

• Please DO NOT park in the Kiss and Drop zone. If your children are not waiting – DO NOT ENTER the Kiss and Drop zone but park in one of the car park spaces.

• Please DO NOT drop off or pick up children at the entry or exit to car park.

• Please DO NOT drop off or pick up children on the pedestrian crossing which crosses the driveway exit.

• Parking is not permitted on the grassed area between the Kiss and Drop Zone and the car park.

• In addition to the paved car park, the grassed area near the Main Gate at the SOUTHERN end of the car park is available. Please enter and leave this area from the car park and NOT from the driveway entry of the school.

• The rear of the school, beyond the Prep building, is allocated for staff parking. Please DO NOT drive through to the back of the school, if there are spaces available in the car park.

• Parents of Infants/Primary children are to ACCOMPANY their children across the car park.



School Uniforms

It is the policy of the school that parents provide the approved school uniform and ensure their children wear it every day in accordance with the Dress Code.

Communications between school and home concerning uniforms

1. Where a child is temporarily out of uniform (eg. an item is lost), parents provide a note to the Office staff.

2. Where a longer term exemption is required (eg. for a medical condition), a medical certificate should be provided with the note to the office.

3. Where a student is failing to comply with the uniform policy, teachers are required by the Board to:

A. draw the matter to the attention of the student and/or parent;

B. communicate with the parents using a pro-forma letter provided for the purpose;

C. follow up students who refuse to comply with the policy or dress code.

Any action taken will seek to show regard to the particular circumstances (e.g. the age of the child concerned).

Dress Code

The school has a standard uniform, which should be worn at all times in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. All clothing should be neat, clean and in good repair;

2. All clothing should be of the style and colours described in the specified uniform information;

3. All clothing to be of modest fit;

4. Pants and tops are not to be tight fitting, hems are to be below knee;

5. Boys white shirts, are to be worn tucked in. Shirts are to be buttoned except for the top button;

6. Footwear should be leather lace up or Velcro (for infants only) school shoes in good repair for both male and female students. For safety reasons, the entire top of the foot needs to be covered;

7. Hairstyles are to be neat and tidy and not to restrict a student's vision. Hair must be kept clean, neat and in a natural colour. Hair accessories where needed should be red, black or white;

8. Students (other than Years 11 and 12 students who are permitted to wear MODERATE amounts of JEWELLERY and MAKE-UP) should not wear fingernail polish or make-up or any jewellery, except for watches and a small dress ring;

9. Small headed studs or sleepers of neutral colour (at most, one per ear) can only be worn in ears. No other pierced body parts to hold jewellery;

10. Tattoos are discouraged and must not be visible at any time (including sporting events);

11. Secondary students are to change into sports uniform at school for P.E. lessons and sport afternoons. If students have P.E/sport during last period and are wearing the correct sports uniform, they may go home in their sports uniform;

12. Parents should make every effort to provide the approved school uniform and ensure that their children wear it every day. Should any family have practical difficulties meeting this requirement they should refer to the School Principal/Deputy Principal;

13. School hats are compulsory all year round for Prep to Year 12;

14. If any additional non-uniform layers of clothing are needed, they must not be visible, e.g. plain, white T-shirts under shirts.



Transition to Calderwood Christian School

There are no significant changes to school uniform in 2017. CCS logoed items will be phased in as current stock is sold through. ICS logoed items can continue to be worn until further notice. Some current uniform items are being phased out, so please check pages 28, 30, 34 for further information. We will also be transitioning to a pattern of changeover (P-4, 5-8, 9-12) over the next few years. Like the logos, it will be a slow changeover.

Prep Uniform – Girls and Boys

Summer – Terms 1 & 4 • Short sleeve Prep polo

• Red school sports shorts

• School microfibre track jacket

• Plain white ankle socks – fold down, no trim (not sockettes – must cover ankle bone)

• White sports joggers (not more than 10% cover of colour). Shoe must be sturdy, waterproof and offer full coverage of the foot.

• Red broad brimmed school hat is required for all outside wear

Winter – Terms 2 & 3

• Long sleeve Prep polo (option - white skivvy underneath for warmth)

• School microfibre track pants

• School microfibre track jacket

• Plain white ankle socks – fold down, no trim (not sockettes – must cover ankle bone)

• White sports joggers (not more than 10% cover of colour). Shoe must be sturdy, waterproof and offer full coverage of the foot.

• Red broad brimmed school hat is required for all outside wear

Optional for winter

• Black wellington jacket with school logo (Terms 2 & 3 only for outside wear)



Kindergarten – Year 6 Uniform

GIRLS

Summer – Terms 1 & 4

• Red and white check dress (below knee length).

• Red V-necked knitted school jumper, with embroidered school logo.

• Plain white ankle socks – fold down, no trim (not sockettes – must cover ankle bone).

• Black leather lace up school shoes (not sneakers, joggers or boots and with a maximum heel height of 30mm). Infants may wear black school shoes with Velcro (not joggers).

• Red broad brimmed school hat is required for all outside wear.


• Red check princess-line tunic (below knee length) with

• white, short or long sleeve button through shirt with embroidered school logo. (Option - white skivvy underneath long sleeve shirt for warmth).

Or

(this option will be discontinued at the end of 2017)

• Grey school pants with

• white, short or long sleeve button through shirt with embroidered school logo. (Option - white skivvy underneath long sleeve shirt for warmth).

and


• White ankle socks - fold down, no trim (not sockettes – must cover ankle bone) or Black (opaque) tights.

• Black leather lace up school shoes (not sneakers, joggers or boots and with a maximum heel height of 30mm). Infants only, may wear black school shoes with Velcro (not joggers).


Optional for Winter

• Black wellington jacket with school logo (Terms 2 & 3 only over school jumper outside only)

• Plain black coloured scarf and gloves.

BOYS


• Grey melange school shorts or grey melange school trousers.

• White short sleeve button through shirt with embroidered school logo.


• Grey ankle socks - fold down, no trim (not sockettes – must cover ankle bone).



• Black leather lace up school shoes (not sneakers, joggers or boots and with a maximum heel height of 30mm) Infants only, may wear black school shoes with Velcro (not joggers).



• Same as Summer uniform but with white long sleeve button through shirt with embroidered school logo. (Option – white skivvy underneath long sleeve shirt for warmth.)

Optional for Winter

• Black wellington jacket with school logo. (Terms 2 & 3 only over school jumper outside only)


Junior Secondary Uniform

GIRLS


• Buttoned through red checked dress with white collar (below knee length).



• Black leather lace up school shoes (not sneakers, joggers or boots and with a maximum heel height of 30mm).

• Hats or caps with school logo are compulsory all year round from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Optional

• Black school blazer with school logo. (Customer order only)


• Red and grey tartan skirt (below knee length) with

• White high school girls short sleeve blouse (worn over skirt).

• Red girls tie.

Or

(this option will be discontinued at the end of 2017.)

• Grey school pants with

• White high school girls short sleeve blouse (worn over pants).

• Red girls tie.

and

• Red V-necked school jumper, with embroidered school logo.



• White ankle socks – fold down, no trim (not sockettes – must cover ankle bone) or black (opaque) tights.



Optional for Winter

• Black wellington jacket with school logo. (Terms 2 & 3 only over school jumper outside only)



BOYS



• White short sleeve button through shirt with embroidered school logo.

• Grey V-necked knitted school jumper, with embroidered school logo.





• Same as summer uniform but with red secondary tie.

Optional for Winter

• Black wellington jacket with school logo. (Terms 2 & 3 only over school jumper outside wear only)



Senior Secondary Uniform

GIRLS

• Check pleated skirt (below knee length)

• White high school girls short sleeve blouse (worn over skirt).

• Red girls tie.

• Red V-necked school jumper, with embroidered school logo.

• White ankle socks – fold down, no trim (not sockettes – must cover ankle bone) or black (opaque) tights or black/beige pantyhose.





Optional for all seasons


• Year 12 jersey.

Optional for Winter



• Grey school pants with (this option will be discontinued at the end of 2017)

• White high school girls short sleeve blouse (worn over pants).

BOYS


• White short or long sleeve button through shirt with embroidered school logo.

• Red secondary tie. (Terms 2 & 3 only)

• Grey V-necked knitted school jumper, with embroidered school logo.




(Examples on page 32.)

Optional for all seasons


• Year 12 jersey

Optional for Winter


• Plain black coloured scarf and gloves. (Terms 2 & 3 only)



CORRECT SCHOOL SHOES

Velcro shoes permitted for Infants only

CORRECT SPORTS SHOES

White sports joggers (not more than 10% cover of colour). Shoe must be sturdy, waterproof and offer full coverage of the foot. The inclusion of some mesh fabric is allowed.



K – 12 GIRLS AND BOYS SPORT UNIFORM

• Short sleeve sports polo.

• Red school sports shorts or school microfibre track pants.

• School microfibre track jacket.


• White sports joggers (not more than 10% cover of colour). Shoe must be sturdy, waterproof and offer full coverage of the foot. The inclusion of some mesh fabric is allowable.




Appendix 1

The Constitution and Educational Creed Constitution 1. Name

The name of the Association is the Illawarra Association for Christian Parent-Controlled Education, herein after called: "the Association".

2. Object

The object for which the Association is established is to establish and maintain a school, or schools in the State of New South Wales, to provide Christian education for children, based on the principles of the Word of God.

3. Basis

The educational principles by which the Association is guided in all its activities and transactions are formulated in the following Educational Creed.

Educational Creed The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:10.

A. Our Common Faith

As a community united in Christ for the education of youth, WE CONFESS with the Church universal that there is one God, eternal and indivisible, in whom are three Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, which three Persons are really, truly and eternally distinct, each one truly God, yet without in any way destroying the unity of the one and only God, who is one and not three.

That this one God is the Creator of all things, visible and invisible.

That man was created in the image of God with dominion over the creation.

That being tempted by the devil, man sinned by disobeying the express command of God, so repudiating his Creator and bringing God's wrath and curse on himself and on the whole creation over which he rules.

That by the curse of sin justly imposed, every man is cut off from communion with God and is dead in sin, wholly corrupt throughout the whole man, and utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite to all good and wholly inclined to all evil.

That God in His love for the world, sent His only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, to be born of the virgin Mary, being conceived by the Holy Spirit, to live and suffer on this earth as a man under the curse of sin, though Himself without sin, to endure the fullness of God’s curse on sin in His death on the cross as a ransom for many, laying down His life for the sheep so that all who believe in Him should receive, without regards to their works of merit, full and free pardon, the riches of God’s favour as His sons and heirs, and eternal life in Christ, being renewed by the Holy Spirit in Christ's likeness.

That the Lord Jesus Christ, having died for our sins, rose again the third day by the power of God, ascended to heaven and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, who has put all things in subjection under His feet, appointing Him to be Head of all things to the Church, which is His body.

That, at the time appointed by God and known to no man, this very same Jesus shall come again revealed in power and great glory to judge all men, living and dead, and having destroyed this present world to establish the new heavens and new earth in which righteousness has a permanent home.

That when the Lord Jesus comes again all the dead shall be raised bodily, those who, by faith have done well, to eternal life, and those who, through unbelief have done evil, to eternal condemnation.

That the risen Christ has sent the Holy Spirit into the world that by Him redemption might be effectually applied, the divine purpose of salvation accomplished and the Church equipped for its mission on earth.

That the redemptive activity and gracious favour of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit is essential for the fulfilment of man's life.



B. The Word of God

That, at the time appointed by God and known to no man, this very same Jesus shall come again revealed in power and great glory to judge all men, living and dead, and having destroyed this present world to establish the new heavens and new earth in which righteousness has a permanent home.

WE CONFESS that the Scripture of the Old and New Testament, acknowledged in the confessions of the Reformation, is the infallible Word of God, and so is in all things, our supreme standard by which our whole life is to be judged.

That this Scripture, written by men, moved by the Holy Spirit, is itself God’s Word written, God Himself being the Author.

That Scripture is the integral divine Word by which God, through His Spirit, draws us to and enlightens us in the truth, which is Christ Jesus our Lord, the eternal Word of God.

That the same eternal Word, who reveals Himself in Scripture reveals Himself in all that He has created so that the revelation of God is one.

That the Scripture is indispensable and determinative for our knowledge of God, of ourselves, and of the rest of creation, and also for the whole educational task.

C. Man's Life

WE CONFESS that man, as God's image bearer, is given dominion over the creation to rule it, manage it, and develop it under God, who is King over kings and Lord over lords.

That man's life is fulfilled only in a life of free, willing submission to God, a life lived in harmony with the law of God for His creation, made known in the integral revelation of the Word of God. That, being now fallen into sin, man can attain this fulfilment only, through renewal by the Holy Spirit after the image of his creator.

That for man to attempt anything at all in independence of God, or in ignorance of God's revelation is inherently destructive of man and of the creation over which he is given dominion.

That it is man's glory, as God's image bearer to do everything so that the glory of God is revealed in his doing.

That the development of the child, as the image bearer of God, is a central concern of the educational task.

D. Sin and Education

WE CONFESS that human life in its entirety is religion, unfolding itself as service of one true God or of a God-substitute.

That in sin man has repudiated God in favour of God-substitutes with the result that he is cut off from the knowledge of God, of himself, and of the meaning of the creation, so that the light that he supposes he has is darkness, and his wisdom is folly.

That, apart from the man Christ Jesus, no man is exempted from this falsifying of knowledge through sin, but from conception all alike grope in darkness, being blinded to the meaning of life, of the world, and of man himself.

That no area of human knowledge is free of sinful falsifying.

That true education is possible only where the fear of God is re-established by God’s grace in the heart of men as the indispensable foundation of all wisdom and knowledge.

E. Redemption in Christ

WE CONFESS that God in Christ by the Cross has restored the whole creation to harmony with Himself, making all things new in Christ.

That, although the fulfilment of this restoration awaits the future revelation of Christ in glory, yet, in principle, by the present work of the Holy Spirit in the world, it is a present reality to be reckoned with in faith in every area of life.

That Christ in His redemption, by His Holy Spirit, is creating from among the old humanity in Adam, a new humanity in Christ, united in the Church, which is His body, the covenant community bound to Him as Head, and that the children of believing parents belong to that covenant community.



That this covenant community is God's appointed means, through the power of the Holy Spirit within the community, for communicating the redemption of Christ to the world.

That, although, by the grace of God, men who reject the Word of God as the ordering principle of life provide many valuable insights into the common structure of reality, yet because the religious direction of their thoughts remains radically opposed to that of the covenant community in Christ, there can be no possibility of a synthesis of their systems of thought with the Scripturally directed thought which Christ's covenant community is called to pursue.

F. Man's Task

WE CONFESS that all things are created by God and, as His creation remain under His government, upheld by His power, and existing for His glory.

That it is man's task in his dominion over the creation to discern the being, shape, form and the several offices that God has given to every creature to serve its Creator, so that for the glory of God, and the good of man, he may cultivate the creation in accordance with God's commands and in harmony with the laws which God in His faithfulness maintains in His creation.

That the creation is neither chaotic nor meaningless, because God has graciously preserved and sustained it in spite of the disruptive effects of man's sin, and kept it subject to His law so that man is not a meaning maker, but instead may see the structure and meaning of God's creation.

That man can not truly know the creation in this God given meaning without an obedient listening to Scripture as God's written Word in the light of which he studies the creation.

That the law of the Creator ensures a rich diversity within the unbreakable unity of the creation, which holds together in Christ, Who is the First and the Last, the Beginning and End of the creation of God.

G. The Special Task of Parents

WE CONFESS that God has given the parents the responsibility for the nurture of their covenant children by discipline and instruction according to the Word of the Lord.

That, in accordance with this responsibility, God has given parents authority over their children to guide and direct them in the way of righteousness.

That God has given children, on their part, a corresponding responsibility to honour, respect and obey their parents in the Lord.

That faithful training of children means instructing them in the covenant revealed in Scripture by which God binds His people to Himself in wholehearted love, which covenant is the key to fulfilment of all man's life.

That the responsibility for this nurture remains always the responsibility of the parents and, since all life is religion, it is the task of the parents alone to determine the religious character and direction of the education of their children in every aspect of their learning, yet as members together of Christ in one Covenant, the whole body of Christ shares this responsibility with the parents.

H. The Special Task of the School

WE CONFESS that true education is the preparation and equipment of the child for his office and calling as God's image bearer and steward in this world.

That a school where Christ is confessed as Head of the educational task in harmony with the Scripture is a valid, but not only expression of the life of the Covenant community redeemed in Christ.

That it is the special task of the school to lead the child to discern the meaning and structure of the creation under the guidance of the Word of God and to train the child in the use and development of his God given talents, so that he may be equipped to serve Christ as King in all spheres of life to the Glory of God and the well being of his fellow men.

That the school, under Christ and by His Holy Spirit, is to advance the reign of Christ on earth in accordance with its special task so that His Kingdom may come to expression here and now, though with much imperfection and weakness, and so that our Lord may find us busy in His garden when He comes in glory.

That the School Community, in the corporate functioning of which the authority and right of parents in the education of their children are to be recognised, is not subject as regards its special task, to Church or State, or any other outside authority.



That, while the school is entitled to expect freedom from interference in its special task, it is required to respect and uphold all legitimate authority, in particular the authority of family, church and state and to encourage this respect in the child, according to the Word of God.

That the authority of the teacher over the student, which is to be upheld by the whole school Community, is given for the effective nurture of the child within the limits of the special task of the school, and is to be used only for this purpose with the recognition that all authority is of God to Whom all who exercise authority must give account.

I. Confessing Christ as King of Kings, and Lord or Lords, the redeemer and renewer of all our life, we pursue the educational task together, with confident hope and humble reliance on God who, for Jesus’ sake, sends his Holy Spirit to lead us into the truth, which is Christ, and with glad submission to God’s word as the guide of all our endeavour that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen



Appendix 2

Organisational Structure of Illawarra Christian Education

The Association The Constitution of the Illawarra Association for Christian Parent Controlled Education defines the powers and obligations of the Association:

The object for which the Association is established is to establish and maintain a school, or schools in the State of New South Wales, to provide Christian education for children, based on the principles of the Word of God.

As set out in the Constitution, Association members provide the driving force behind the operation of the Association.

Specifically, Association members:

• Can nominate to be Board members.

• Elect the Board of Directors from members of the Association.

• Approve the annual statement of finances and budget.

• Bring recommendations to the Board at Association meetings.

• Participate in committees and task forces.

• Supervise major policy matters for the school.

Parents who are non-Association members are also welcome to participate in Association meetings, however they are not able to vote in Board member elections or on motions.

The Board of Directors The Board performs the following duties:

• Determines school policies.

• Appoints staff.

• Oversees the obtaining and distribution of funds.

• Ensures the faithful carrying out of the school's educational program and policies.

• Propagates the cause of Christian education in the community.

Each Board Director has assigned responsibilities as shown below:

Area of Responsibility Board Member Area of Responsibility Board Member Chairperson

Andrew Spence Membership Simon Moran

Secretary

Evan Loats Parents and Friends Gavin Lowcock

Treasurer

Andrew Brennan Policy Tony Deenick

Board Member

Wayne De La Torre Deputy Chairman Gordon Coleman



The Principals

Each school has a Principal who is responsible for the daily running of education in the school, being assisted in this by the Deputy Principal and teachers appointed by the Board.

In addition, Illawarra Christian Education (ICE) has an Executive Principal, who is accountable to the Board, and is responsible for overall educational policy and financial management of ICE.

Committees Standing committees are established by the Board to manage an area of activity on behalf of the Board. Committee members must be Association members and each committee will be represented by a Director.

Examples of committees established by the Board include:

• School Committee

• Education Committee

J. Task Forces

Task Forces are established by the Board to investigate and report on a specific issue on behalf of the Board. Task Forces have a set duration and will finish upon completion of their task. Task Force members must be Association members, and each task force will be represented by a Director.

K. Parents and Friends of Calderwood

Our Parents and Friends Committee operates under the authority of the Board, and is a major vehicle to enable parents to take practical responsibility for their campus. The Committee has a key role of facilitating two way communication between the local school and the school Board.

Each member of the Parents and Friends Committee must be a full member of the School Association and is appointed by the Board, with the changeover commencing at the beginning of Term 4. Many of the Committee members head School Teams, such as fundraising, functions, community development, in-class help, etc. Any interested parent is most welcome to become part of and contribute to any of the School Teams.

The major functions of the Parents and Friends Committee are to:

• Provide direction to the School Teams.

• Review recommendations from the School Teams to ensure consistency with our school ethos, policies, the Principal’s priorities and Board direction. Recommendations from the School Teams that are consistent with the above criteria will normally be accepted.

Responsibilities and activities of the Parents and Friends Committee include:

• Making representations to the Board in support of policies that directly or uniquely affect the local school.

• Implementation of policies for which staff members are not responsible.

• Passing on local issues and concerns to the Board.

• Parent helper and involvement rosters.

• Providing recommendations to the Board for uniform changes from the uniform committee.

• Within-school fund raising for the provision of desirable aids and equipment to assist in the education process and to improve the amenity of the school.

• Promoting the participation of parents and friends in supporting the school.

• Assisting in organisation of school functions.



School Teams

The Parents and Friends Committee will have a number of School Teams that reflect the individual needs of the school. The School Team will have a coordinator who is one of the appointed members on the Parents and Friends Committee. The whole school community – association and non-association members – are eligible to be involved in the School Teams.

Each School Team will normally have a core group from the school community, and may also form short term groups for specific activities such as major fund raising events. A School Team will meet as often as necessary to fulfil its function.

The School Teams will provide recommendations to the Parents and Friends Committee. If the Committee has already approved expenditure on particular items, the School Team can proceed immediately. For example, the Fund-Raising School Team would make recommendations on the allocation of funds. In this example, the School Team would form those recommendations on the basis of input from the Principal and on suggestions from the school community.

Appendix 3

General School Policies

Introduction

School policies are set within the framework of the principles outlined in the Educational Creed (see the chapter titled "THE CONSTITUTION AND EDUCATIONAL CREED" in this handbook) and is subject to its spirit and intention in all respects. The objective of any policy is to give direction to school activities in line with the aims of the school.

All families at ICS are therefore actively encouraged to consider the school policies, be involved in their operation and comment on them in a responsible manner.

For a full explanation of the school's policies, you are referred to the Policy Manual in the school office. An overview of some of the current policies which parents should be particularly aware of, and which relate to daily life at ICS, are given below.

Student Discipline Policy

The process of discipline in a Christian context requires a caring and loving attitude, reflecting the discipline of God towards His people. It should always strive to direct the child towards repentance, reconciliation and forgiveness, not only from his/her teacher or peer but also from God.

The staff act in place of the parents, who themselves derive their authority from God. They should thus attempt to imitate God in dealings with children and exemplify by their attitudes and actions a role which would lead the children to become disciples of the Lord.

Discipline involves a genuine respect for authority as well as the qualities of commitment, reliability, trustworthiness, punctuality and care for others. Each child should be regarded as responsible for his/her actions and in discipline this may lead to punishment of some kind.

The Principal is responsible for the oversight of disciplinary measures used within the school, though each teacher is regarded as having responsibility within his/her classroom.

A full range of disciplinary measures will be used within the school including encouragement, counsel, correction, reprimand, deprivation, detention, isolation, family conference, and suspension or in extreme cases, expulsion.

All serious matters may be reported to the appropriate Co-ordinator, then if necessary to the Deputy Principal or the Principal who will consider any further steps necessary, including notifying parents.

If parents wish to raise an issue with a specific incident, they must do so through the teacher concerned. If the issue is not resolved, please follow the steps outlined in the Resolution of Issues Policy.



Theological Differences and School

Members of our association and of the broader school community come from a wide range of denominations, theological backgrounds, church traditions and Christian experience. Our school seeks to provide a Bible based Christ-centred education for all. Our beliefs and backgrounds where applied to ICS cover an area that is both smaller and more specialised than those of the denominations etc. which we represent. This is because our school by its nature does not need to enter into some of the more controversial matters of church dogma - eg. baptism, issue of church government, worship styles etc.

Our association's Educational Creed reflects the historic Reformed faith in matters of doctrine and thus our potential membership consists of people who can subscribe to these teachings. The Reformed faith is founded in the Bible and reflects the teaching of the Reformation, and particularly that of John Calvin. Its basic tenets are recognition of the supremacy of Scripture, of the centrality of a sovereign, creator God, and a focus on Jesus Christ and the salvation offered in the cross, and the principles of Scripture alone, Faith alone, Grace alone, Christ alone, and every area of life being under the authority of Christ and to be directed to the glory of God alone.

Matters of faith and practice which are not included in the creed should not be treated or raised in a controversial or divisive manner in any area of school life. Such matters rightfully belong to the special task of the parents and the church.

In dealing with any of these matters we need to be careful to truly love tone another despite our differences and be very careful of causing our brethren (and especially children) to stumble.

Parents are referred to the Educational Creed itself and the Theological Differences section in the Policy Manual.

Resolution of Issues Policy

Aim Within the school community, it is our desire that all authority is maintained and that we actively promote mutual respect, harmony and Christian unity. This Policy seeks to identify areas of potential conflict and to give guidance as to the procedures for handling them.

Preamble

As a community of Christians we should seek to consider every aspect of our relationships in the light of the Word of God. Let us remind ourselves that our school community is a body, made up of many parts, as Paul illustrates in 1 Corinthians 12.

Scripture recognises the fact that there will be divisions, dissensions and disputes even among Christians living in a fallen world. This is clearly illustrated in the Corinthian church, for example in 1 Corinthians 1:10 and following. This of course does not excuse us for sinful behaviour and we are to strive to “live in harmony with each other, making every effort to live in peace with all men”. Hebrews 12:14.

We are not to be quarrelsome people, instead the Bible teaches us that, where necessary, we are to approach our opponents with a spirit of gentleness, remembering that quarrelling only causes disunity within the body. See 2 Timothy 2:22-26.

Paul’s words in Philippians 2 stand as a constant reminder that we are to have the same mind in our relationships as that of Christ Jesus, who humbled himself, even to death on the cross, the person who considers others better than himself (verse 3) and looks after one another’s interests (verse 4) is not likely to be factious and argumentative.

Nevertheless, differences may arise which call for clarification. In Matthew 18:15-17 Jesus directs us to speak first to a fellow Christian with whom we are in disagreement. Within our school community we should always seek to speak directly to any person with whom we have a difference, then, if necessary, take the matter to the appropriate member of the school community who may be able to assist in resolving the concern.

The following procedure will be helpful in dealing with such matters, remembering, that the principles of Christian grace and forbearance should apply at every step along the way.



Who’s Responsible? 1. Constitution Articles 10—13 state the Board, as the elected representative of the Association, is

responsible for:

a. Setting the school policy. b. The administration of the school, including the financial structure, appointment of staff,

enrolment of pupils. c. Provision and maintenance of all school buildings and equipment.

2. The Board appoints the Principal of each campus to be responsible for: a. Implementing school policy which directly concerns teaching matters and children attending

the school. b. The day to day administration of the educational responsibilities (which includes supervision

of teachers, curriculum and students). c. The communication with parents concerning any matter of an educational nature.

3. The Board appoints the Executive Principal to be responsible for:

a. Implementing non-educational policies (i.e. finance, building, administration office). b. To communicate with parents on non-educational administration matters. c. To liaise with government bodies and to keep the Board familiar with current requirements.

4. The Board appoints Teachers to be responsible for:-

a. Teaching and nurturing our children whilst they are at school. b. Implementing policies applicable to the classroom situation.

Disputes between members

Disputes between members of our school community are not a responsibility of the school. However, if the dispute is affecting the school then make an appointment to see the Principal, or write to the Chairman of the Board.

ICT: Acceptable Use Policy

Rationale

Illawarra Christian Education is committed to the provision of Information Communication Technology to enhance student learning and recognise the need for the development of electronic and digital literacy and communication. The school supports access to the widest range of available resources and the development of skills to use these resources, which are available for educational use only.

As Christian people we are to use technology in a manner which honours God. Ethical behaviour is expected at all times, consistent with common laws and regulations but also in a manner which respects the values and standards of our school. It is an expectation that all communication will be respectful and use appropriate language. Access is a privilege and not a right and carries the responsibility of acceptable use.



Acceptable Use Agreement

Secondary Students and their parents/guardians must read this policy before together signing the Student Computer Use Contract

Equipment/Network

• Students will follow staff instructions regarding use of computers, the network, Moodle and the Internet.

• All Students must login under their own Username and Password and logout at the end of each session. Individual passwords are not to be disclosed to others.

• In the event that a student does not know/remember their password, the student must request a new password from the Office as soon as possible.

• Computer equipment must not be damaged or misused.

• No food or drink is to be consumed or placed near any computer.

• Students must not intentionally interfere with or disrupt the operation of the network or alter existing computer settings without permission of a teacher.

• Students must not gain or try to gain access to the files of others or vandalise the work of others.

• In the event that it is required, only the school provided Email program should be used including sending work to/from home. Other programs such as Yahoo, Hotmail, Bigpond, Gmail etc, are not to be used at school.

• Students should use email privileges for learning and research purposes only.

• Students are not to email staff or attach assignments to emails unless specifically requested by their teacher.

• External chat or messenger sites are not to be accessed.

• Students are permitted to use USB thumb drives for school related tasks.

• All assignments are to be handed to teachers in printed form unless otherwise specifically requested.

• Students are only to use print services for the printing of specific class work, and only with the permission of the relevant teacher. Students are not to be wasteful with these resources.

• Students are not to use portable electronic devices (eg. i-pods) whilst at school unless with the explicit written permission of the Deputy Principal.

Internet Use

• Students are not to deliberately access inappropriate websites. If inappropriate sites are accidently accessed students must click back one level immediately, leaving the browser open and inform their teacher so that this site can be blocked, where necessary to protect other students from accidently accessing the same site.

• Students must not download any software, media files or other material unless required to do so to complete school tasks and with the permission of the appropriate teacher.

• Students should protect the safety and privacy of others in the school community (staff, students and parents) by not identifying them as ICS members when using the internet. This includes personal ‘blogs’ as well as other websites.

• Students should not refer to the school in any way, including school logo or other images associated with the school, nor post images of themselves or others in school uniform on the Internet unless on a school sanctioned website or with the permission of the school.



Students should be aware that staff may access student files, emails, chats or messages held on the school’s computing facilities and that a surveillance program is in operation on the network.

If a student believes they have received inappropriate communication they are to report it to a teacher. Illawarra Christian Education takes issues relating to cyber-bullying seriously. Such issues will be followed up in accordance with the school’s Bullying Policy.

Parents and Care-givers are strongly urged to ensure that appropriate internet filtering is in place on any non-school computers used by students in their care. For more information, see www.netalert.gov.au

Sanctions

Any breach of the above terms may result in temporary loss of iPad/computer access, or for more serious offences, suspension and/or involvement of law enforcement agencies.

Mobile Phone Policy

Student Use of Mobile Phones

There is recognition of the general trend towards the increased use of mobile phones within society and the benefits associated with their use.

Because of:

• The potential interruption to classes and the resultant distraction to students.

• Difficulty in monitoring outside influences during the school day.

The following policy shall apply:

No student shall be permitted to have a mobile phone switched on during the school day (including recess and lunch) at school, on school excursions, camps or activities. Students who inadvertently leave their mobile phone switched on at school, on school excursions, camps or activities shall not answer any incoming calls.

Exceptions shall be at the discretion of the Principal or their delegate.

Primary students shall not bring mobile phones to school without the expressed permission of the Principal or their delegate.

Parents wishing to contact their child should do so via the school office. Students who leave their mobile phone switched on during the school day without the expressed permission of the Principal or their delegate may be required to leave their phone at the school office during the school day. The mobile phone shall be the sole responsibility of the student.

Homework Policy

Preamble

As a Christian school community we seek to honour God by acknowledging the God given authority, rights and responsibilities of parents and teachers. We believe that academic success should not be seen as an end in itself, but as a means of glorifying God through the wise use of God given abilities, opportunities and time. As with every other aspect of life, we believe that students should strive to achieve their academic potential to glorify God rather than self. We believe that it is the task of the home and school to teach children that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, acknowledging that this is an ongoing educational and life task.

Value of Homework

Children should be trained to prioritise their lives to give proper acknowledgment to the importance of home life, church, school and leisure time. While homework is important it should not impact in an unhelpful manner on the family. Our school needs to be sensitive to the home so that it does not become the major priority in the family during non-school hours.

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Homework forms an important part of a child's school education, particularly in the latter years of schooling. To be ready for the rigour of the senior years, students need to be practised in an ordered lifestyle, giving homework and study their appropriate place. The development of God given abilities and achievement of academic success at the ability level of each student is, to some degree, dependent upon the development and application of rigorous home study patterns. For students to perform effectively in external examinations such as the Higher School Certificate independent home study is essential. Effective study will potentially open up a wider range of options for future work and ministry, increasing each person’s opportunities for service of God.

Parental Response

Homework assists parents in fulfilling their responsibilities to train their children to develop God honouring understandings and patterns of behaviour in relation to the use of their time and talents. The patterns that we model and help them establish at home as children should reflect those which we would expect of them as adults in the future.

Purpose Of Homework

• To provide an opportunity for parents and their children to delight together in learning more of God and His creation.

• To provide an opportunity for parents to become informed and actively involved in their child’s learning, assisting where necessary.

• To continue and extend learning experiences which have begun at school using resources, human or other, at home and in the community.

• To allow time and opportunity for concentrated study areas where special effort is needed, in remediation, the practise of skills and extension activities.

• To develop disciplined individual study habits that will encourage students to work independently.

Implementation Of Homework

• Within the constraints of the syllabus, teachers should not use homework to cover new ground nor should they use it as a vital link in the progression of the program.

• Teachers should be clear in their expectations of children regarding homework.

• It should be recognised that students of lower academic ability cannot cover as much work in the allotted time as those of higher ability. Emphasis should therefore be on the habit of independent study over a given length of time rather than on quantity and frequency.

• Care needs to be taken when dealing with children who have not completed homework. The overarching need to respond to situations and treat the children with grace should govern a teacher’s response, whilst maintaining high expectations of the class.

• Whilst homework can help involve parents in their child's education, care needs to be taken regarding the type of homework set and the expectations and demands placed on parents in this area.

• Parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers whenever issues arise that impede a child's progress in their homework tasks.

• While every effort should be made to complete homework, it is appropriate for parents to give their child permission not to complete homework if the circumstances require it. Parents should communicate this decision to the teacher. Such permission can not apply to School Certificate and Higher School Certificate assessment tasks.



Amount Of Homework

Over a period of a week homework should include: reading (daily), spelling (Years: 1-12) mathematics, research/projects, revision/study notes. Following is a guide to the daily amount of homework, study and assignments expected of students:

Kindergarten 10-15 minutes, 4 times per week.

Year 1 10-15 minutes, 4 times per week.

Year 2 20 minutes, 4 times per week.

Year 3 & 4 approximately 30 minutes 4 times per week.

Year 5 & 6 approximately 40 minutes, 4 times per week.

Year 7 approximately 1 hour per night, 4 times per week

Year 8 approximately 1.5 hours per night, 4 times per week

Year 9 approximately 2 hours per night, 4 times per week

Year 10 approximately 2.5 hours per night, 5 times per week

Year 11 approximately 18 to 20 hours per week

Year 12 building to approximately 24 to 28 hours per week

Holiday Homework

It is important that school holidays be available for students to rest from the busy schedule of the school term, to spend greater time with family and to enjoy non-school activities that will encourage them to reflect upon God’s goodness and grace. Holiday homework will therefore not be set for students from Kindergarten to Year 9.

As a part of the preparation of students for external examinations it is generally considered appropriate that school holiday homework be set for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. For a two week holiday period it is anticipated that students allocate the following amount of time for homework:

Year 10 approximately 10 hours

Year 11 approximately 20 hours

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