NEWS BULLETIN SCHOOL POLICIES

News Bulletin

Communication between School and parents is the News Bulletin which is emailed to parents every fortnight throughout the school year.

The News Bulletin will include notices of activities and relevant information for the forthcoming fortnight. It will also list all notices sent home the previous fortnight.

School Policies

Our aim is to have a safe, secure and harmonious environment for all.

Student Behaviour Guidelines

Every student is an ambassador for Fintona, whether at School or in the community. Fintonians are expected to represent their School by:

— Showing courtesy and consideration in their dealings with other students, staff and the public — Treating others as they would wish to be treated — Upholding the values and traditions of Fintona — Wearing the Fintona uniform with dignity and pride The basis of our relationships in our School community should be mutual respect and trust. We should respect the rights and needs of other members of the community.

Fintonians are expected to care for School property, behaving in ways that will not cause damage, and reporting any damage that may occur. Appropriate use of School facilities, equipment and resources, according to School guidelines, is expected at all times.

Sun Smart Policy Purpose

To maintain active awareness of Sun Smart behaviour within the School community in order to minimise the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.

Aims

— To encourage students to minimise sun damage by using Sun

Smart behaviours — To develop attitudes which will encourage students to be proactive in avoiding sun damage

Guidelines

— All students will be encouraged to wear appropriate hats during outdoor activities where they may be exposed to ultraviolet rays. Hats must be worn by all students from Early Learning

Centre to Year 4, for all outside activities during Terms 1 and 4. — Students will be encouraged to apply SPF30 (or higher) broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen before being exposed to the sun — When away from Fintona, at School functions, every effort will be made to provide shaded areas during the hours of high risk, i.e. 11:00am – 3:00pm (during daylight savings) — Students will be encouraged to wear a hat or stay in shaded areas during recess and lunch times — Adults within the School will be encouraged to model Sun

Smart behaviour — Sun Smart behaviour will be reinforced whenever possible — Suitable hats, clothing and sunscreen will be required for all camps and excursions. These items will be listed on the parent permission form — The effectiveness of the policy will be reviewed each year by the

Physical Education staff

Taking Holidays During School Terms

Students whose parents wish to make holiday or other arrangements for absence from school during term time, must seek permission in writing from the Head of Junior Campus. Such notifications should be made prior to the absence.