FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Absenteeism

If your child will not be attending school on a particular day, you need to notify the school between 8.00am - 8.30am. This can be done via phone, email or the Parent Portal. All absentees are recorded daily and if no contact has been made the school will endeavour to contact the parents/caregivers.  For planned absences or appointments, kindly notify the teacher and the school office in advance.

Church Visits

For safety and security reasons children are not allowed to visit the church before, during or after school, unless accompanied by an adult or under their class teacher's supervision.

Chips/ Lollies etc

Chips, lollies, chocolate bars and similar items have limited nutritional value and should not be sent to school as part of the student’s morning tea or lunch. You are encouraged to send nutritious items including sandwiches and fruit.

Holidays during the school term

Whilst it is not recommended that students be away from school for longer than a few days, it is acknowledged that families may have to be absent from school for parents/caregivers work holidays or for family reasons. Families who are going on holidays during the school term need to advise the class teacher several weeks before their departure so that planning can be adjusted if necessary.

Lost Property Box

A lost property box is located in the school hall.  At the end of each term, unclaimed and unnamed items are donated to the clothing pool or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Sending Money to School

Money needs to be in a sealed envelope, with the child's name, class, topic and amount enclosed and written clearly on the envelope.  All payments need to go directly to the class teacher.   Your assistance in this matter will keep our dual records accurate.  After teachers record the initial receipt of money, it is delivered on a daily basis to the school office for accounting purposes.

Smoking

In line with Diocesan Policy, Smoking is not permitted within the classrooms, staff room, school tuck shop, hall, on school grounds  and within 5 metres of the school grounds.

Returns/Reply Slips

On occasions, a reply slip or return is required with a parent/caregiver’s signature and permission. Please ensure that these are returned to your child’s class teacher by the due date.

Sunscreen

Each class is provided with their own sunscreen container.  The children are encouraged to apply sunscreen prior to outdoor activities. Each outdoor sporting team, i.e. cricket, netball, softball, is provided with their own container.

Toys

Game boys, toys, etc. are not to be brought to school.  Items may be brought for show and tell and stored in the classroom with teacher’s permission. 

Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme

Parents/caregivers of primary school students who live a substantial distance from St Anthony's School, where it is the closest Catholic primary school, are eligible to apply for assistance.  This will be assessed on application each semester due by the end of May and the end of October each year. Applications can be made online or enquire at the school office if you have no access to internet facility.