Preparatory School Orientation Handbook

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The King’s School is a Christian community that seeks to make an outstanding impact for the good of society through its students, and by the quality of its teaching and leadership in education.

THE KING’S SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

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Our Values

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Compassion

Compassion

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RESPONSIBILITY

We take responsibility for others and ourselves.

Responsibility Responsibility means recognising that we share our lives with others in a Excellence shared world. Living and learning in community means taking responsibility for Respect Humility contributing positively and actively to our community and our world. Responsibility for our world means living sustainably.

Responsibility is strongly aligned with compassion and integrity, for we reach out with compassion and demonstrate integrity when we choose to take responsibility for ourselves and others.

Take responsibility.

INTEGRITY

COMPASSION

Excellence

We live to serve one another.

Having compassion means caring for others, being kind and gentle.

Compassion is stronger than sympathy or empathy; it is much more active and intentional. In a Christian sense, it is Responsibility going out of one’s way to help others, to be generous towards others, to care for others and stand up for others. Compassion is strongly aligned with humility andHonesty responsibility, for it is from an attitude of humility that we choose to take responsibility for others and reach out to them with compassion.

Be compassionate.

Honesty

Integrity

We do not think more highly of ourselves Respect Humility than we ought. We are human and we share in the humanity of others. Being humble arises from our Christian belief that we are equal in the sight of God because we are all created in His image. Humility is strongly aligned with respect and compassion, for it is when we are humble that we are able to Compassion respect one another and are motivated to Integrity reach out to others with compassion. Being humble recognises that we are not always right; we get things wrong.

Be humble.

Compassion

Excellence

HONESTY

We are honest. Honesty means We live our lives with integrity.

Respect being trustworthy, sincere and To demonstrate integrity means authentic. to live a life that is integrated and balanced, We are true to ourselves, and one another. cohesive and coherent. As a community of Excellence We do not mislead or misrepresent each integrity, we are unified and work together other. As members of our community, our for the common good. We are trustworthy trust for one another depends on honesty. and reliable, we follow through with Responsibility Respect Humility Honesty is strongly aligned with integrity. conviction and courage. Integrity is strongly Our commitment to being honest with each aligned with responsibility and honesty, other enables us to be trustworthy and live for when we are true to ourselves and one with integrity while showing respect for another and exercise responsibility, we one another. demonstrate our integrity.

Demonstrate integrity.

HUMILITY

Be honest.

RESPECT

We respect one another Responsibility Humility and ourselves. Respect involves valuing people and property so that neither is dishonoured. We respect other’s beliefs and points of view. We do not bully or impose our will on others, whether in thought, word or deed. We respect ourselves by adopting a lifestyle that is balanced and promotes wellbeing. Respect is strongly aligned with humility and honesty. When we are committed to the truth and able to recognise we may be wrong, we are able to show respect.

Show respect.

EXCELLENCE

We strive to be excellent for others and ourselves. We do this in order to make an outstanding impact for the good of society.

Striving for excellence means seeking to improve and better ourselves; to be always growing. Our striving for excellence is that we may be excellent for the sake of others. Excellence is strongly aligned with a life of compassion, humility, respect, honesty, integrity and responsibility, for it is when we commit ourselves to serve others that we strive to be excellent for others.

Strive for excellence.

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Welcome

The King’s School Preparatory School has a proud history of providing an outstanding education for boys. As the oldest independent boys’ school in Australia, we are in the unique position of being able to draw upon a wealth of experience, built up over many years, of how boys learn best. As the world changes rapidly, we not only celebrate our heritage, but also continue to evolve and innovate in order that our boys receive an education that engages, challenges and inspires.

School education infuses opportunities for boys to learn about Christian values through their learning experiences in the classroom, their interactions with each other in the school yard and in the way that they engage with the world.

Our highly trained and dedicated teachers provide engaging and stimulating programs that strive to cater for the needs of all boys. We believe that the best way to support our boys is in partnership with their parents. This occurs most effectively through open and honest communication.

This handbook is therefore designed to provide introductory information that we trust will assist you in expanding your knowledge of our School and its operation. However, just like the boys themselves, your understanding of, and love for the School, will be greatly enriched if you involve yourself fully in this vibrant community and all that it has to offer.

The School boasts outstanding facilities and resources to support the learning of our boys, whether this be in the academic, social, emotional or physical domains. As an International Baccalaureate World School, we utilise the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) to guide us. This is packaged together with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) in a manner that challenges students to ask important questions, build skills, conduct in-depth research, analyse findings, build conceptual understandings, share their learning in a variety of ways and reflect on their responsibility as part of a global community. Each boy is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil his unique potential within a balanced, boy-friendly program that nurtures the whole person – mind, body and soul. Within our overarching framework, character education is of particular importance to us; hence, a King’s

Welcome to this unique School. I congratulate you on selecting King’s Prep for your son and I look forward to sharing with you the responsibility for shaping your son’s future during this part of his learning journey.

Peter Allison

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Contents School Values

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Wellbeing And The House System

Welcome from Head of the Preparatory School

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Behaviour Management Policy for

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Kindergarten and Year 1

Contacts

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Behaviour Management Policy for

Introduction

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History of The King’s School

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Location

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School Arms

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Uniform

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Facilities

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The King’s Community

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Get Involved

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Academic Life

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Curriculum

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English

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Mathematics

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Science and Technology

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Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

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Human Society and Its Environment

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Creative and Practical Arts

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Information Computer Technology (ICT)

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Educational Support Services (ESS)

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Home Learning

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Interviews and Reports

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Camps and Excursions

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Sport

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Sport Exemption

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Exemption from Other Functions

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Co-curricular Opportunities

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Outdoor Education

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Music

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Co-curricular Activities

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After School Activities for Years P–2

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After School Activities for Years 3–6

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After School Care

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The House System

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Communication

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Behaviour Management

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Years 2 to 6

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Medication, Asthma and Anaphylactic Allergies

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Student Medical Form

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Change of address/telephone number/email address

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School Lunches

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Chapel Services

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Emergency Procedures

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Dress Regulations

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School Uniform

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Sports Uniform

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Other

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Hair

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Name Tags

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Administrative Matters

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Absence from School

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Special Leave Requests During Term Time

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Sports Leave

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Charities

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Money

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Phones

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Smart Watch

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Administrative Matters

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Transport

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Travel

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Bus Services

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Preparatory School Turning Circle

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Speed Limit

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Summary

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The King’s Boys’ Creed

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School Shop

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The Braeside Shop

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Clothing Pool

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The King’s School Facilities Map

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Contacts Head of the Preparatory School

Specialist Teachers

Key Phone Numbers

Mr Peter Allison pallison@kings.edu.au

Head of Music

Deputy Head (Academics)

Mr Stephan Kooper skooper@kings.edu.au

Preparatory School Phone 9683 8444 (office)

Ms Shannon O’Dwyer sodwyer@kings.edu.au

Head of Sport

Deputy Head (Co-curricular)

Mr Brett Pickup bpickup@kings.edu.au

Preparatory Health Clinic 9683 8548

Mr Greg Blackman gbb@kings.edu.au

School Academic Hours

Preparatory School Email kingprep@kings.edu.au

Deputy Head (Students and Community) Mrs Belinda Baxter bsb@kings.edu.au

Classes Commence Pre-Kindergarten (staggered start) 8.25am–9.00am

Associate Chaplain

Kindergarten–Year 6 8.25am

Rev. Stuart Tye stye@kings.edu.au

Recess 10.25am–10.55am

Registrar

Lunch 12.55pm–1.40pm

Mrs Jo Grinham jng@kings.edu.au

Classes Conclude

Housemaster Blaxland House

Pre-Kindergarten – from 2.30pm

Mr Paul Jones pajones@kings.edu.au

Kindergarten – 2.50pm

Housemaster Harrison House Mrs Jo Usher jlu@kings.edu.au

Year 1 – 2.55pm Year 2 – 3.00pm Years 3-6 – 3.10pm

Housemaster Stiles House Mr David Guild djg@kings.edu.au Housemaster Thomas House Mr Todd Clarke tclarke@kings.edu.au Community Engagement Mr Mike Symons mps@kings.edu.au

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Preparatory School Fax 9683 8528 (office)

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Introduction History of The King’s School

School Arms

The King’s School, founded by the command of King William IV, opened its doors on Monday, 13 February 1832 in rented premises (now known as Harrisford) near the wharves at the end of George Street, Parramatta. Three day boys, all under the age of ten, came on the first day, but by April boarders were being accepted, and more boys came each year to supplement the income of the early Headmasters.

The School Motto is ‘Fortiter et Fideliter’, which translates as ‘Bravely and Faithfully’.

The ‘ix’ in the centre of the shield represents the first letters of two ancient Greek words which stand for Jesus Christ.

In January 1836, the Crown provided a school house and accommodation on land closer to Government House, but still on the river. This site was retained by the School for over 130 years until being vacated in August 1968.

Faced then with the problem of finding a new site near Parramatta, the School community examined several before Gowan Brae came onto the market early in 1954.

The purchase was completed quickly and the Prep moved into the former residence of Sir James Burns at Gowan Brae in January 1955. Planning to build the Senior School proceeded through the 1950s; property in Parramatta was sold and fundraising commenced. On 14 December 1960, Speech Day was held in a marquee at Gowan Brae and the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, unveiled the refounding tablet. Two years later teaching commenced on the new site, with boarding houses being built as finance became available.

The current Headmaster, Mr Tony George, is the 20th Headmaster of the School, the sixth Australian and the fifth layman to hold the appointment.

Location The School today, occupies over 320 acres of unsurpassed natural environment close to the CBD of Parramatta at the demographic heart of Sydney. This environment gives boys space to move and play and offers the best of both rural and urban experiences in Australia’s largest cosmopolitan city.

The colours on the arms are sky blue and white, with blue representing the sky and white representing purity.

Uniform The School is proud of its unique uniform which dates back to the formation of The King’s School Cadet Corps in 1868. Boys are expected to wear the uniform properly so that the good reputation of the School is protected.

More information on uniform may be found under the heading of ‘Dress Regulations’.

Hair should be kept short, neat, above the collar and without any cut-in patterns, tinting or lines.

Facilities We are blessed at The King’s School to have arguably the best facilities of any boys’ Preparatory School in Australia.

In the Preparatory School we have classrooms that are well resourced. They each have excellent ICT facilities including interactive displays or SMART Boards and one to one devices. Laptops and iPads are available to utilise depending on the appropriate learning need.

We have specialist Science, Languages Other Than English (LOTE - Mandarin), Visual Arts and Woodwork classrooms.

Our Music Centre contains a large classroom which is big enough for large group rehearsals, a number of individual lesson/practice rooms, instrument storage and office spaces.

The Dalleywater Centre houses our Library and other teaching spaces, including a theatrette.

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Horrocks Hall is a large hall with a good sized stage and a seating capacity of over 600. It has stage lighting, AV and sound systems that enable it to be used for numerous events throughout the year.

These include School Assemblies and Chapel Services, musical productions and performances, both from outside suppliers and school based performances, and the Fathers’ Association Trivia Night.

The Preparatory School sporting facilities are of the highest standard. We have five fields, all with turf wickets in summer for cricket, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, six cricket nets, our own 25 metre swimming pool and a Pavilion.

The Preparatory School also has full access to all of the Senior School facilities when needed. This includes specialist subject teaching areas, the Chapel, 50 metre swimming pool, gymnasium and halls for large events, such as Presentation Day.

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One Community The King’s School Preparatory School is a warm, embracing and inclusive place that knows no peer. We take great pride in the fact that we wrap our arms around the boys in our charge and help them steer themselves through the many challenges and opportunities that they are afforded here in North Parramatta.

As many of you would know, the journey that students enjoy here at King’s is only one part of our story. Steeped in tradition and history of the oldest independent school in Australia, our community awaits the involvement of students and parents alike. Given that there are over 120 people who live here onsite on our sprawling 320 acres, we understand how important community is. As such, we invite you parents to become not just a bystander to your sons’ education, but to fully immerse yourselves in whatever facets of King’s you might enjoy.

All associations and clubs within the school are supported by the Family and Friends Association (FAFA). The FAFA meet twice each term with the purpose of engaging all parents within the school to better enjoy the educational journey of the young men here at King’s. In the Prep, there are many clubs and associations that might interest you:

The Prep Fathers’ Association (PFA)

Friends of Music

a committee of amazing dads that come together to provide activities to strengthen ties with their sons and the school in general. There is a rich history of the PFA and the pinnacle of the association is the annual King’s Fest Weekend, where the school turns into a carnival; a hive of activity and fun for all members of our community.

This is a parent support group which actively involves itself in supporting music here at King’s and raises funds for concert and event support and coordination.

Class Mothers The Class Mothers’ Wellbeing Team is a representative group from all classes. This vital and influential team builds community and a friendship network for mothers, fostering wellbeing and organising support activities.

The King’s Community Church a family church that meets at the beautiful King’s Memorial Chapel at 9:30am every Sunday. There is also a parent prayer group every Friday morning at the Chapel at 8:30am.

When your son makes the transition from the Prep into the Senior School, there are even more clubs and associations that will open their arms to welcome you. Never a dull moment!

King’s is truly a wonderful place. We are proud of the community that comes together to share in the education of all King’s students.

On behalf of the entire King’s Community, we would like to welcome you to our family and look forward to seeing you at many of the events and functions in the years ahead.

Mr Mike Symons Director of Community Engagement, The King’s School

The King’s Womens Network (KWN) an informal network, created by women, for women. The KWN host events and gatherings in the name of friendship, supporting network building and fun.

King’s Art Lovers Art Lover events provide wonderful opportunities for our parent community to immerse themselves in the art world.

King’s Art Lovers events are open to all our community who have an interest in Visual Arts and would like to learn more about art.

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How to Contact Us email: community@kings.edu.au or phone: 9683 8413 or 9683 8613

Academic Life Curriculum The Preparatory School seeks to educate the whole boy and bring him to his fullest potential – academically, physically, socially, creatively and spiritually. To this end, we provide a broad, balanced, contemporary curriculum and, therefore, deliver an enriching school experience that is significant, challenging, engaging and relevant to the needs of each boy.

The Prep School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, authorised to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3 years to 12 years. The PYP focuses on the development of the whole boy as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. A balance is sought between the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, development of conceptual understanding, demonstration of positive attitudes and taking responsible action.

Each year, students in Years 1–6 learn through six Units of Inquiry, while PreKindergarten and Kindergarten students learn through four Units of Inquiry. Each unit is based around six transdisciplinary themes of global significance that transcend the confines of the traditional subject areas. Where authentically relevant, a range of disciplines, including Science, History, Geography, Personal Development & Creative Arts are integrated into the Units of Inquiry. This approach is balanced by providing explicit and differentiated learning experiences in the areas of Mathematics and Language.

Students also attend Music, Visual Arts, Woodwork, Physical Education, Biblical Studies, and Mandarin classes, which are taught by our specialist teaching team.

Integration across these disciplines is also planned to achieve deep, transdisciplinary understandings. Information and Digital Literacy (Technology) is considered a tool to enhance learning and is fully integrated into the students’ learning experiences.

The transdisciplinary themes are: • •

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Who we are Where we are in place and time How the world works How we express ourselves Sharing the planet How we organise ourselves.

Inquiry-based learning is the leading pedagogy of the PYP, although a variety of other teaching methodologies are also utilised. Teachers and students at King’s develop and use key questions that are concept-based to structure learning. Studentinitiated inquiry is planned for and fostered, and this approach nurtures independence and results in enduring understandings.

The IB Learner Profile describes a list of attributes that promote academic rigour and the establishing of a personal value system leading to international-mindedness. We seek to develop students who are principled, caring, open-minded, balanced, reflective, inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risktakers and knowledgeable.

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Working Scientifically Design and Production Living World Material World Physical World Earth and Space Digital Technologies

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Health, Wellbeing and Relationships Movement Skill and Performance Healthy, Safe and Active Lifestyles

Human Society and Its Environment

At a discipline level, our curriculum contains the following elements:

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English

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Writing and Representing Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary • Spelling • Handwriting and Using Digital Technology • Speaking and Listening (Communication) • Thinking Imaginatively and Creatively • Expressing Themselves • Reflecting on Learning •

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Working Mathematically Number and Algebra Measurement and Geometry Statistics and Probability

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Personal and Family Histories The Past and the Present Australian History Places People and Places The Earth’s Environment People of the World

Music Visual Arts Dance Drama Woodwork

In all P-6 classes our learning programs are differentiated in order to meet the varying needs of our students.

Information Computer Technology (ICT) The use of ICT as a tool is embedded across the curriculum in all year levels and is used in the classroom, The Dalleywater Centre and other learning spaces. Students develop digital literacy and safe, ethical skills in using media. They become confident with research, coding, robotics and algorithmic thinking. They use applications and programs to support learning across the curriculum. The boys at each level are expected to demonstrate age appropriate knowledge, skills and understandings of digital technologies.

Students in P–1 have 1:1 access to iPads in the classroom and laptops in The Dalleywater Centre. Students in Years 2–6 have 1:1 access to laptops in the classroom.

Educational Support Services (ESS) Special needs are met in a number of ways. These include the Enrichment and Extension program, which caters for gifted students in small group situations, and our Educational Support Services (ESS) program, for students who require extra assistance with their learning. Involvement in these support sessions will be fluid, depending on the needs of the child and the areas of learning requiring ESS needs or Enrichment & Extension support.

Home Learning

Interviews and Reports

It is a policy of the School to set home learning for the K-6 boys during the week.

Years 2–6 parents are asked to supervise their son’s home learning and to sign in the diary upon completion.

A full School report for P-6 students is provided at the end of Term 2 and Term 4. These contain teacher comments, and achievement and effort ratings.

Pastoral comments are included in general comments in the report.

The following table provides an indicative guideline of expected time a child might spend on home learning tasks from Monday to Thursday: • Kindergarten and Year 1: • 10 minutes + recreational reading • Year 2: 20 minutes + recreational reading • Year 3: 30 minutes + recreational reading • Year 4: 40 minutes + recreational reading • Year 5: 50 minutes + recreational reading • Year 6: 60 minutes + recreational reading.

It is important that the home learning does not become a burden, either for the student or his parents. Therefore, if he has honestly used the time allocated for his home learning, but has not yet completed set tasks, his parents should allow him to stop work. A note in his diary to this effect would be helpful for the teacher.

Parents will be invited to attend a threeway conference which also involves the teacher and student during Term 1.

Interviews may be arranged at any stage, with teachers, Housemasters, the Deputy Head (Academics), the Deputy Head (Students and Community), Deputy Head (Co-curricular) or the Head of the Preparatory School, at the request of parents.

Camps and Excursions All classes are involved in a number of excursions that are designed to enrich the learning that takes place in the classroom.

Some of these learning experiences will take place on the School site, eg the School kitchen or Museum, local area or further afield.

All boys in Years 3-6 are involved in overnight camps held early in the year.

Whilst these camps have educational outcomes, they are also an integral part of our social and leadership programs.

Boys in Year 2 enjoy the ‘Dads and Lads’ overnight camp at school in Term 4.

Early Birds, Homework Club and are on offer to support and extend our students.

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Character Education and Leadership Introduction The School’s approach to Leadership and Character Development is contextualised by the adventure, adversity and mateship of sport, outdoor education and other cocurricular activities, while characterised by faithfulness, integrity and commitment of our unique house based pastoral care.

The co-curricular activities within the Prep School provide every boy with the opportunity to develop his leadership and character skills in a safe, and challenging environment where “personal best” is the ultimate outcome.

Sport The playing of sport is a vital part of a boy’s education at The King’s School.

Saturday sport is considered to be an important element of the curriculum. A boy’s participation is therefore compulsory (Years 3-6 only). A wide range of class sport and physical activities are provided for boys in all four terms. In team games, every effort is made to arrange regular Saturday fixtures against other schools for boys in Years 3–6. K-2 has Infants Active one afternoon per week. The School encourages the K-2 boys to take part in team games within their local communities.

The boys involved in Years 3-6 team sport train one afternoon per week until 4.45pm. All teams also have one training session during school time on a Thursday afternoon between 2.00pm–3.00pm.

Boys have the opportunity to progress to State and National level through the Combined Independent Schools’ arrangement with the Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA).

A number of other opportunities exist with the Prep School for students who excel in a particular sport.

Boys in Years 3 – 6 who are unable to swim at least 50 metres freestyle should attend external learn-to-swim classes arranged by their parents until this standard of proficiency has been achieved.

Exemption from Other Functions Carnivals, Saturday sport, concerts and other major functions are part of School life and leave of absence from these must be sought from the Head of the Preparatory School via KingsNet prior to the event (see page 27).

Co-curricular Opportunities

Sport Exemption

The School offers an extensive range of co-curricular activities, and boys are encouraged to involve themselves in as many of these as is feasible.

All sport commitments are compulsory.

Activities include:

Exemption from Saturday sport practice will only be granted on receipt of a note to the Head of Sport. Boys may still be required to attend for the normal practice time at the Head of Sport’s discretion.

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Saturday sport team selection should be regarded as a compulsory commitment.

Request for special exemption should be made at least one week prior and only in extenuating circumstances. If a boy is prevented from taking part in Saturday sport because of sudden illness, please send a text message with your son’s name and his team to the Head of Prep Sport on 0417 290 433 before 7.00am on the Saturday may enable a replacement to be found.

A number of other opportunities exist with the Prep School for students who excel in a particular sport.

Sports offered at the Preparatory School are: Terms 1 and 4 • Cricket (Years 3–6) • Basketball (Years 3–6) • Tennis (Years 5–6) Terms 2 and 3 Rugby (Years 3–6) • Football (Soccer) (Years 3–6) •

Boys are also selected to represent the School in swimming, athletics, cross country running and snowsports.

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Write a Book in a Day Chess Debating da Vinci Decathlon After School Activities King’s Integrated Play (KIP) Music groups

Music Music in the Preparatory School plays a unique role in the daily life of the School.

Each student will receive a one hour curriculum music lesson each week delivered by a primary music education specialist. During these lessons, boys are able to perform, listen to and appraise music and through these sessions, music literacy and performance skills are developed.

Boys are able to commence learning a string instrument or piano in Kindergarten by enrolling into individual instrumental lessons. Once boys reach Year 3, a compulsory instrumental program occurs, providing an opportunity for all boys to learn an instrument, if they have not already commenced learning one in K–2.

Application forms for private tuition may be downloaded from KingsNet or obtained by contacting the School. Private lessons are given on a weekly basis and fees are added to the family account. Four weeks’ notice is required to cease tuition. The School is able to rent instruments if need be, although parents are encouraged to buy an instrument after a year of tuition.

Those boys who enrol in private tuition, are expected to participate in one of the ensembles that meet each week before, during and after School. Ensembles range from large bands and orchestras to smaller chamber groups. There are also opportunities for boys to join a range of auditioned and non-auditioned choirs.

The School can offer tuition on the following instruments: • • • • • • • • •

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Bass Clarinet Bass Guitar Bassoon Cello Classical Guitar Clarinet Double Bass Drums Euphonium Flute French Horn Oboe

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Percussion Piano Saxophone Tenor Horn Theory/Aural Trombone Trumpet Tuba Viola Violin Voice

See page 17 for more details of activities available.

For further details, please contact the Preparatory School Head of Music. Stephan Kooper skooper@kings.edu.au 15

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Outdoor Education The King’s School property offers a wonderful opportunity for the boys to take advantage of the unique natural environment of the School.

As part of the Prep School curriculum, each student from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 will participate in the Outdoor Education Program which increases their physical, mental, social and emotional health.

Activities include: • • • • • •

Bush Craft Canoeing Mountain bike riding Orienteering Team building activities Triathlons

After School Activities for Years P–2 Boys in P-2 have a specialised program that finishes at 4.00pm each day with the exception of Thursdays. Any boy remaining after this time will be accompanied to After School Care, where a charge will apply.

On Thursdays, the specialised program is finished by 3.00pm. Any boy remaining after this time will be accompanied to After School Care, where a charge will apply.

After School Activities for Years 3–6 The School offers a number of After School Activities from 3.15 – 4.45pm.

Clubs include: • • • • • • • •

Agriculture Art Free Play Home Learning Information Computer Technology (ICT) Mandarin Coding/Robotics Woodwork

Any boy wishing to stay after school in a supervised activity must sign in the correct Activity Sign-in Book. All boys should be collected by 5.00pm and must be signed out if collected prior to the boys being escorted to the Turning Circle.

Any boy remaining after this time will be sent to After School Care where a charge will apply.

After School Care Camp Australia In partnership with Camp Australia, The King’s School, Preparatory School is pleased to offer its After School Care service for our families.

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Program Details For information on Camp Australia services and fees, please visit www.campaustralia. com.au. If you prefer to speak to a Camp Australia representative, please contact the friendly Customer Care Team that is available to support families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except for National Public Holidays). Alternatively, families are welcome to visit a Camp Australia in-service and chat with qualified Educators about the Camp Australia program at The King’s School.

Registration is Free All families of The King’s School, Preparatory School are required to register (registration is free) regardless of whether they plan to use the service.

Once registered, families can activate sessions when required. To register, please visit https://pp.campaustralia.com.au/account/ register-contacts

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Wellbeing and The House System At King’s we have the goal of best preparing a boy for the curve balls of life and to set him up with social and emotional competencies for flourishing and resilience. With this goal in mind, a core set of skills and attitudes are promoted within a scaffolded and caring environment with trusted adults who will bridge the emotional gaps. We want our boys to be able to stand firm, despite challenges, setbacks and delays, to be able to rebound and move forward efficiently and bravely. We believe that active participation in opportunities that harness values growth, self-regulation, problem solving, risk-taking, decision making for pro-sociable behaviours, leadership, diversity, and relationship skills are necessary for healthier character.

Pastoral Care Pastoral care underpins the educational environment at the Preparatory School.

The potential of our students will only be reached when they are learning in an environment where they feel safe, secure and in which there are clear, known, consistent boundaries. Bullying of students is not tolerated at King’s and a copy of the School Anti-Bullying Policy is available on KingsNet and The King’s School website.

The following information clearly outlines the procedures, roles and responsibilities of teachers, students and parents in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment at The King’s School Preparatory School.

The House System Every boy in K-6 is allocated to one of four Houses, each with its own Housemaster.

These Houses – Blaxland, Harrison, Stiles and Thomas – are the major vehicles for pastoral care in the School. The Deputy Head – Students and Community will work alongside class teachers, Housemasters and families in supporting the wellbeing of all students.

Great rivalry exists between the Houses at such events as the Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Carnivals and the Winter Gala Day. A House Competition exists across the Preparatory School incorporating results from sporting competitions, class merit program and other activities conducted within the School year. This competition generates considerable excitement and House pride amongst the boys.

Communication There are various ways of communicating with the School. An obvious option is to chat with your son’s class teacher.

Usually it is best to book an interview time in advance, via your son’s Home Learning diary, by email or by phoning the Preparatory School Office.

The best contact person for any pastoral care issue is the classroom teacher and then your son’s Housemaster (Years 3–6).

Deputy Head (Students and Community) is another person who may become involved where necessary. These staff members make a point of knowing the boys particularly well and monitoring their progress. Interviews can be arranged via email or by phoning the Preparatory School Office or by the student diary.

The Head of the Preparatory School has an open communication policy and is more than willing to discuss issues of concern with parents. However, it is appropriate for these first to have been discussed with the teacher and/or Housemaster or Deputy Head (Students and Community) – unless it is a particularly serious matter or one involving general policy.

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Please note that it is inappropriate to take up issues relating to the Preparatory School with the School Headmaster, unless they have first been discussed with the Head of the Preparatory School.

Behaviour Management The School is required to manage behaviour in such a way that student and teacher rights and responsibilities are maintained. The Preparatory School has adopted a three level behaviour management program that aims to support these rights and responsibilities.

It is intended that this management program will ensure swift action, that the expected positive behaviour is reinforced and that parents are made aware of any behavioural difficulties If a boy’s work or behaviour is unsatisfactory, he may be required to serve a Lunchtime Consequence or After School Friday Detention. An after School Detention usually occurs on Friday between 3.15pm–4.45pm. Boys may also be brought back for a Saturday morning if the Head of the Preparatory School deems it necessary. Prior notice will always be given to parents if their son is serving an Afternoon or Saturday Detention.

Boys who receive three Lunchtime Consequences in a semester will automatically be given an Afternoon Detention.

Three Level Behaviour Management Policy for Kindergarten and Year 1 Goal To provide optimum opportunities for the learning, engagement and wellbeing of every student.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Behaviour

Behaviour

Behaviour

Hurting a schoolmate’s body

Repeated level 1 – 3 strikes with timing at discretion of teacher Rudeness to adults

Repeated level 2 – with timing at discretion of Deputy Head - Students & Community

Lying

Significant consequences for:

Swearing

Major vandalism

Punching

Physical violence

Teasing

Pattern of bullying

Spitting

Cyberbullying

Biting

Racism

Stealing

Truancy

Poor bus behaviour

Responsibility

ICT misuse (see ICT policy)

Referred to Deputy Head - Students & Community

Hurting a schoolmate’s feelings Disobeying a teacher Being rude to an adult Not caring for our school Not caring for the uniform Going out of bounds Lateness to class after a break Inappropriate possessions Running on hard surfaces Home Learning not done, no note No Hat – play on verandahs Responsibility Teacher who witnessed behaviour Communication Method by teacher discretion Action Five minute time out in neighbouring room Counselling with teacher who witnessed behaviour Alerting parents where a pattern of behaviour exists Communication diary when necessary

Repeated disobedience Responsibility

Teacher and Housemaster informed

Teacher who witnessed behaviour

When necessary – Head, Counsellor informed

Referred to Deputy Head - Students & Community

Communication

Communication

Teacher record Database record

Teacher record Parents informed by Consequence sheet that is issued by Deputy Head – Students & Community Action

Deputy Head - Students & Community to inform parents and, when necessary, a meeting is arranged Action Counselling

Counselling Deputy Head - Students & Community’s Office – 10 minute time out Consequence sheet

Interview with parents School service or Consequence sheet Playground Suspension In-school Suspension Suspension Expulsion

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Three Level Behaviour Management Policy for Years 2 to 6 Goal To provide optimum opportunities for the learning, engagement and wellbeing of every student.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Behaviour

Behaviour

Behaviour

Hurting a schoolmate’s body

Repeated level 1 – 3 strikes with timing at discretion of teacher

Repeated level 2 – with timing at discretion of Housemasters and Deputy Head - Students & Community

Hurting a schoolmate’s feelings Disobeying a teacher Being rude to an adult Not caring for our school Not caring for the uniform Going out of bounds Lateness to class after a break Inappropriate possessions Running on hard surfaces Home Learning not done, no note No hat – withdrawn from fields Responsibility Teacher who witnessed behaviour Communication Behaviours recorded in diary thereby informing parents Action Counselling with teacher who witnessed behaviour 10 minute related consequence

Not honouring commitments Lying

Significant consequences for: Major vandalism

Poor bus behaviour

Physical violence

Swearing

Pattern of bullying

Punching

Cyberbullying

Teasing

Racism

Spitting

Truancy

Stealing ICT misuse (see ICT policy) Repeated disobedience Responsibility Teacher who witnessed behaviour

Responsibility Referred to Deputy Head - Students & Community Teacher, Housemaster, Prep Sergeant informed

Deputy Head - Students & Community and Prep Sergeant manage lunchtime procedures

When necessary - Head, Counsellor informed

Communication

Three Lunchtime consequences constitute an additional afternoon Detention within a semester – Prep Sergeant places notification sticker for afternoon Detention in diary

Online register and recorded in diary, thereby informing teachers and parents Teacher record Database record when necessary Action Lunchtime consequence Housemasters and Deputy Head Students & Community and Prep Sergeant monitors

Communication

Prep Sergeant or Deputy Head Students & Community will contact parents for significant consequences and a straight Friday Detention Detention sheet added to database Summary notes of parent interviews added to database when necessary Action Three Lunchtime consequences constitute an additional afternoon Detention within a semester – Prep Sergeant places notification sticker for afternoon Detention in diary Counselling Interview with parents Afternoon Detention Playground Suspension Saturday Detention In-school Suspension Suspension

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Expulsion

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Medication, Asthma and Anaphylactic Allergies We understand that many of our boys require medication during the school day.

In all circumstances, this medication, with clear instructions on dosage and frequency, is to be given to the staff in the Prep School Health Clinic. They will store the medication in a locked cabinet and oversee the taking of this medication.

If your child has a chronic condition an action plan from his Doctor MUST be given to the Prep School Health Clinic.

We also have a number of boys who are asthmatic and all of these boys require a Management Plan devised by their doctor.

A copy of this Management Plan must be given to the staff in the Prep School Health Clinic. All boys who are asthmatic must also have their puffer at school.

The number of boys with anaphylactic allergies is on the rise. Many of these boys are allergic to, amongst other things, nuts, and we encourage all families to refrain from bringing nuts and nut products to school.

This will lessen the chance of one of these boys coming into contact with nuts and having a reaction.

All boys with an anaphylactic allergy should wear a Medic Alert bracelet, have an Action Plan devised by their doctor and wear a yellow ribbon on their hat (Pre-K–2 Students). These families must also provide two EpiPens, one which is stored in the classroom and the other in the Prep School Health Clinic. Other EpiPens are also distributed around the Prep School.

Student Medical Form If your son has any chronic condition (eg anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma), please include specific information regarding his condition, including an action plan if appropriate. Details about medical history, including eye and ear problems and vaccinations should be noted.

Non-immunised students may be required to remain at home when the School has been notified of an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease at school.

The completed Health Form should be returned to the Prep Nurse at the Preparatory School Office before Orientation Day.

Change of address/ telephone number/email address Any change of address, email or telephone number, either for home or business, should be sent in writing (or via email) to the Prep Office.

School Lunches At The King’s School we believe a key aspect to the wellbeing of our students lies in the choice of fresh and healthy food to fuel their energy throughout the day – whether it’s in the classroom, on the playing fields, in a music room and beyond.

To deliver this very important part of a boy’s day, King’s has partnered with an innovative catering company, Chartwells, who shares our philosophy about the role and connection between healthy and fresh food and wellbeing.

Preparatory School families can order lunchtime meals online for their boys any day of the week, with 24 hours’ notice, using the FlexiSchools website/app.

To order your son’s lunch, just follow these following steps: Download the App • Download the Flexischools app from the app store or Google Play.

Note: for iPhone and iPad please select ‘Allow’ notifications.

Add your School and Group • Click on the search icon and search for your school name.

• Select your school and add your year group or groups relevant to you.

Add your Flexischools Account • Click the ‘order now’ button located in the bottom right-hand corner of the app, this will open up a login screen.

• Already a flexischools User - Enter your details and login.

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• New

Flexischools User – Click ‘Register,’ enter your email address and follow the instructions in the email.

Place your Order • Click the ‘order now’ button located in the bottom right-hand menu of the app.

• Select the items you wish to order.

• Select the payment option and complete payment.

Chapel Services The King’s School is a Christian School in the Anglican tradition. As such, Pre-K–6 boys attend and participate in our weekly Chapel Services. A special service usually marks Easter at the conclusion of Term 1.

All boys will attend the School Chapel occasionally for services. A Festival of Lessons and Carols is held on the last Tuesday evening of Term 4.

Emergency Procedures The School has appropriate plans and procedures in place, in the event of the need to evacuate the School buildings.

Emergency drill procedures are displayed throughout the School and practices are conducted on a regular basis for both students and staff.

The Emergency Evacuation Meeting point for the Prep School is the Price 2–4 Fields.

Lockdown procedures are also in place.

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Dress Regulations School Uniform

Sports Uniform

The School uniform for Years 3–6 is the traditional uniform coat, navy blue serge short trousers with a red stripe down the side seams, black socks with grey striped tops, black tie, blue shirt and black leather school shoes. White shirts are worn with the School uniform for Years 3–6 on Presentation Day, for special functions and at other proclaimed times.

Boys in Years 3–6 have sports training during school hours on a Thursday and on this day are allowed to arrive and leave school in their sports uniform.

During the winter terms, Terms 2 and 3, this must include their full tracksuit and predominantly white sports shoes.

Travelling in football boots is not permitted.

The K–2 uniform is as above, except for a striped blazer and a crested tie. The Pre-K uniform consists of red polo shirt, navy blue serge shorts with a red stripe down the side seams, red socks, uniform jersey and black leather school shoes.

Boys must wear appropriate uniform • when travelling to and from school. It must be worn at all School functions, including evening school performances and Senior School matches (eg cricket, rugby, football or basketball), although for sports matches, full sports uniform (including tracksuit) is an acceptable alternative.

The King’s School navy blue floppy • wide brim hat is compulsory for K–6 all year long. This should be kept in good repair or be replaced.

The King’s K cap should be worn for • K–2 afternoon KIP and before school for K–1. Kingsbridge boys wear a red bucket hat for all outdoor play.

All boys in Years 3–6 also train once a week after school. This may occur on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on their sport and age group.

They are allowed to leave school in their winter tracksuit or alternatively, boys may choose to leave school in their full blues.

Travelling in football boots is not permitted.

Boys in K–2 have Infants Active on a Wednesday and are allowed to arrive and leave School in their sports uniform. During the winter terms, Terms 2 and 3, this must include their full tracksuit.

On Saturdays, Years 3–6 boys are to arrive and leave all sport locations, either home or away games, in their appropriate sports uniform. This includes their tracksuit in the winter terms, Terms 2 and 3.

Other Boys travelling by private car must wear their jackets upon entering and leaving the car. The jacket should be buttoned up and garters (K-6) must be worn at all times.

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Parents are asked to co-operate with the School in ensuring that whenever their son is wearing the School uniform, he is neatly and properly dressed and his shoes are clean.

Jewellery, apart from medic alert bracelets and a plain watch, are not to be worn to School.

In the event of extremely hot weather, the boys will be directed not to wear their jackets on the journey home.

Boys must not bring chocolates, lollies, nuts, peanut butter, Nutella or soft drinks to school.

Hair Hair must be clean and tidy, well brushed and combed. Extreme styles of haircuts are not permitted. It is assumed that hair will not be cut so short or grown so long as to invite comment, nor will it be streaked, tinted or with a cut-in pattern or part.

Name Tags We request that name tags be sewn on to each article of clothing.

This applies to underwear, handkerchiefs, socks, shoes, swimming costume, football gear, sports shoes, etc. In fact, any article brought to School must be clearly labelled. Ink has not proven satisfactory, as it soon wears off.

Please ensure that old names are removed from second-hand clothing.

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Administrative Matters Absence from School

Sports Leave

Money

Full Day and Partial Day Absence due to illness

• Parents are required to submit a request for Sport Leave via the online Sport Leave Application Form. Leave applications are to be submitted at least a week in advance, except under extenuating circumstances.

Sport Leave Application forms are • automatically sent to the relevant campus.

A copy of the completed form will be • emailed to parents upon submission.

Parents will also receive advice via email, whether their request has been approved or otherwise. Parents should not assume that leave has been approved until email advice confirming approval is received.

Whilst understanding that injury and • illness do occur, it is an expectation that if a boy is physically able to attend his Sporting commitment, then he should do so, even though he may not be able to play. This applies to both practice matches and games.

There is little opportunity to spend money at School and it is recommended that boys should not bring large amounts of money, except in special circumstances. On such occasions it would be advisable for the boy to hand the money to his Class teacher for safekeeping immediately on arrival at school. Boys are not permitted to sell articles to each other whilst at school. This includes fundraising via chocolate sales and the like.

When a student is ill and unable to attend School.

• Parents are required to notify the School by 8.20am if their son is not attending on any given day, either for a full day or for a partial day absence.

To advise the School, parents must log into KingsNet, click on the ‘Absence’ icon on their parent dashboard, complete and submit the online form.

Special Leave Requests During Term Time he School asks that any leave outside of T holiday time be requested well in advance.

• Parents requesting Special Leave during Term must apply online to the Head of School via the Special Leave Application form. A copy of the completed form will be emailed to parents upon submission.

Parents will also receive advice via • email whether their request has been approved or otherwise. Parents should not assume that leave has been approved until email advice confirming approval is received.

Charities Social action is an important aspect of the Preparatory School and boys are encouraged to support charities. On occasions, special arrangements are made to help raise money.

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Phones A boy may use the office phone only in an emergency and when directed by a member of staff.

Mobile phones are not to be used at school and, if brought, must be handed in to the class teacher for safekeeping during school hours. At school, mobile phones are for emergencies only and must not be used for playing games, watching video clips or listening to music unless under a teacher’s direction. Mobile phones that are brought to school that are connected to the internet, must have a safety net filter.

Smart Watch A boy may wear a Smart Watch, however, it must not be connected to other electronic devices.

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Travel Transport Families who are eligible and wish to avail themselves of free bus or train travel can obtain an application form from Transport NSW via the Parent Portal on KingsNet. kings.edu.au/school-services/campusservices/travel. If a boy intends to use more than one private bus company to travel to school, a separate application for each bus company must be submitted. Boys are not allowed to be in possession of two bus/ train passes that parallel the same route.

No boy is permitted to ride a bicycle or walk to and from school, except by prior arrangement with the Deputy Head – Students & Community of the Preparatory School.

No boy is to be at school before 7.45am.

Parents are advised that there is no supervision of the boys before 7.45am.

The School cannot take responsibility for day boys in the School grounds before this time. Pre-K to Year 2 boys who are still at school after 4.00pm (3.00pm Thursday) must enter After School Care.

Boys Years 3–6 who are still at school after 5.00pm must enter After School Care (Camp Australia). There will be a charge associated with this service. An information flyer can be picked up from the Preparatory School Office.

Bus Services

Services include: • Balgowlah

/ Mosman / Neutral Bay

• Balmain / Drummoyne / Gladesville / West Ryde • North Kellyville / Bella Vista / Winston Hills • Cammeray / Northbridge • Galston / Dural / Glenhaven / Kellyville • Holsworthy / Moorebank / Merrylands / Wentworthville • Woolwich / Hunters Hill / Gladesville / Boronia Park • Hunters Hill (Prep only) / Tennyson Point / Putney • Lane Cove / Longueville • Rouse Hill / The Ponds / Glenwood / Winston Hills • St Ives / Gordon • Strathfield / Concord / Rhodes / Newington • Wahroonga / Thornleigh • Moss Vale / Bowral / Mt Annan (Weekly Services) • Rose Bay / Double Bay / Edgecliff (Weekly Services).

For the early service 3.25pm pickup will be from outside Gowan Brae. For the later service, 5.15pm pickup will be from the Prep turning circle. There is no 5.15pm pickup on Fridays.

Detailed information about bus services provided to enable students to travel to/from school is available by contacting Mrs Karen Austin (Senior School Reception) on 9683 8588 or by emailing buses@kings.edu.au. This information is also available on The King’s School website.

Students are expected to wear the correct School uniform for summer and winter to and from school, from when they leave home or school, in public or on buses.

No food or drinks (except water) is permitted on the buses. Students must also wear seatbelts as required by law.

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Parents must book a seat for their son/s on all bus services that The King’s School operates or oversees. To apply for a seat on King’s bus service please complete the application form on KingsNet. There is a termly charge for the bus service. Please note that if a friend is catching a bus, prior notification with the Transport Manager is required.

Bus Prices Eastern Suburbs Sunday Service Moss Vale Sunday Service TKS Daily Services ($ per term)

$26 $38 $418

Preparatory School Turning Circle Please note: The Preparatory School Turning Circle is for dropping off and picking up only.

Parking is not permitted in either the pick-up lane or the turning circle parking area (which is reserved for staff). However, between 8.30am and 9.00am, Kingsbridge parents may park in the Turning Circle (beyond the Kindergarten to Year 2 entrance) for a maximum of 10 minutes to sign their boy into class.

Speed Limit The speed limit within the School grounds is 20kph. In Shared Zones the speed limit is 10kph.

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Summary It is a great honour to partner with our families in helping our boys to become capable, confident young men who demonstrate integrity and a preparedness to make an outstanding impact for the good of society. We thank you for entrusting your son to us and we look forward to helping him to grow and flourish over the coming years.

The King’s Boys’ Creed

I am a King’s boy.

Therefore ...

I will look after my uniform.

I will look after my schoolmates.

I will look after my School – its reputation, facilities and equipment.

I will look after my teachers – by being friendly, polite and helpful.

I will be polite and friendly to ALL adults.

I will care about God’s world: its people, places and all living things, AND …

I will try my best at all times.

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School Shop The Braeside Shop The School Foundation runs the Braeside Shop, a fully-stocked shop at the School.

It is situated on Ryrie Road, beside the King’s Theatre. Items purchased can be charged to Visa, Mastercard or EFTPOS. The Braeside Shop stocks all School uniform clothing requirements including school shoes. The Braeside Shop is the sole retailer of uniforms for The King’s School.

Uniform Fittings by Appointment Only The Braeside Shop will commence appointments for 2022 new student uniforms from Monday 25 October 2021.

You should allow 1 hour for a fitting appointment. Please contact the Braeside Shop to organise a measurement and fitting and note that fittings are strictly by appointment only.

To ensure your child is able to purchase all the required uniform items in their size, it is strongly recommended that you outfit your child before the end of Term 4 2021.

Generally, January fittings are allocated to overseas, interstate and late enrolment students.

COVID-Safe Plan

Contacting the Braeside Shop

The Braeside Shop COVID-Safe Plan requires that all adult visitors:

To book your fitting appointment, please contact the Braeside Shop

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Are double vaccinated Wear a mask QR code on entry and departure

Students over the age of 12 years are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated.

Phone: 02 9683 8463

You will be asked to confirm your acceptance of the requirements at the time of making your booking. Visitors will be asked to confirm their vaccination status on arrival at the Braeside.

Email: braesideshop@kings.edu.au or uniformshop@kings.edu.au

Fax: 02 9683 8480

This COVID-Safe Plan is current at the time of publishing and is subject to change in accordance with NSW Health recommendations. Please check current requirements prior to your fitting appointment.

Opening Times 2021: Monday to Friday (8am-4pm daily) until 10 December 2021 (last day of trading Friday 10 December 2021) Shop closed from 10 December 2021 to 10 January 2022 2022: Monday to Friday (8am-4pm daily) from 10 to 31 January 2022 Monday to Friday only until school resumes, then Monday to Saturday.

Closed on Australia Day, 26 January 2022.

School Term Dates 2022 Term 1 School commence Term concludes Easter Anzac Day

Term 3 Tuesday 1 February

Classes commence

Thursday 7 April

Classes conclude

Good Friday 15 April – Easter Sunday 17 April Monday 25 April

Term 4 Classes commence

Term 2 Classes commence Classes conclude Pupil Free Days

Tuesday 19 July Thursday 22 September

Classes concludes Wednesday 27 April Friday 24 June Friday 10 June and Monday 13 June 33

Tuesday 11 October Thursday 8 December

The King’s School Facilities Map

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The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

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