Arrival and departure
Please sign in and out at the school office each day. You must advise the office if you leave the school before 3.00 pm (including break times). You are required to be at school no later than 8.15 am. Adequate general preparation should be completed prior to the start of the school day.
Car Parking
Staff car park accessed from Musgrave Road, at the front of the school.
Estoril street car park – accessed from the back of the school.
Appropriate Attire
Clothing and footwear need to be comfortable and professional.
Footwear needs to suit the context i.e. sports shoes for outdoor activities.
Absences
Please text or email your Teacher Mentor and the Preservice Teacher Deputy Principal if you will be absent.
Behaviour Management
Please read the Student Code of Conduct thoroughly and adhere to the school procedures for managing student behaviour.
Confidentiality
All information pertaining to students, their families and personal information about staff, the classroom, incidents and behaviours are to remain confidential.
Mobile Phones
Please make sure that your mobile phone is switched off or on silent during school hours. Only check your phone at breaks. Phone calls should not be taken during school hours.
Observations / reflections
Ensure that these are given to your supervising teacher before 8.30 am the following day.
Photocopying
Please show all requests for photocopying to your supervising teacher for
approval prior to placing it in the appropriate tray in the teacher aide area. To ensure that the copying is completed, place your work in the tray two days prior to your need for it.
Photography
If you wish to photograph the classroom consult with your Teacher Mentor. Students should not be photographed or recorded.
Playground Duty
You are expected to attend all playground duties with your supervising teacher and to take bathroom breaks during break times. Strict adherence to the roster is essential. Please be prompt in arriving to your duty and do not leave until the next duty person arrives. Move around whilst on duty to ensure the maximum coverage of the area. You are expected to support the school expectations as identified in the Student Code of Conduct.
Professional Development
Please take every opportunity offered to you to attend professional development sessions whilst with us.
Punctuality
Always be punctual to class at the commencement of the day as well as when returning from breaks. Ensure your supervising teacher knows where you are at all times.
Specialist Lessons
It is expected that you accompany your class to all specialist lessons for the first 2-3 weeks of your placement. After that period you may negotiate to observe alternative lessons or meet with your supervising teacher at that time.
Staff meetings
These occur every Monday afternoon for an hour commencing at 3.20 pm. All preservice teachers are expected to attend all scheduled meetings and to arrive on time. If unable to do so, please speak with the Preservice Teacher Deputy Principal.
Tuckshop
The school tuckshop is open Monday to Friday. Healthy meal options are available including a daily special. Orders need to be placed and paid for before 9.00 am each day. Food can then be collected at first break.