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2019Junior School and GawuraParent information booklet 2019

http://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au

Welcome 02-03Head of SchoolDeputy Head of School (Primary) Head of Gawura

Getting off to a great start 04-07Important dates for the start of the school year Commencement times in the first week 2019 term dates and holidays

Daily and weekly timetable 08-09

Getting in touch 10-11 Who and when to make contact

Visitor lanyards

Key contacts in the Junior School 12-13

Guide to wearing the school uniform 14-15

SACS Character Strengths 16-17

Parent Portal 18-24How to log in and change your contact details

Steps to update your child’s medical details

Student wellbeing 25

General information 26-27School times and attendanceStudent late arrivals and early departuresStudent absentee telephone lineSchool and Junior School office hoursLeave of absenceCanteenLost propertyPublic transport information and Opal cards

iPads and stationery

General information 28-29Co-curricular activities CommunicationProgress reportsEmergency contact with parentsEmergency drill proceduresRule enforcement and disciplineSchool photographs

Camp Australia 30 Before and after school care and holiday care

The Raise Responsibility 31 Discipline System

Junior School program 32-36Academic Curriculum City links and excursionsLearning FrameworkSpecialised LearningGifted educationReportingChapel and Christian Development programThe Mandarin ProgramMusicOutdoor educationSport

Sport schedule in 2019 37-38

Association of Parents and Friends 40

P&F and Foundation events in 2019 41

The St Andrew’s Cathedral 42-43 School FoundationThe Gawura Scholarship FundSACS Building FundHeath Bursary FundAustralian Sports Foundation

ContentsJunior School and Gawura information booklet 2019

SACS - Junior School and Gawura Parent Information Booklet 2019 | 1

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all students and parents of our exceptional Junior School.

I am extremely proud and honoured to

oversee this wonderful Junior School

under the leadership of Dr John

Collier. I particularly cherish the

opportunity to assist in the

development of our most precious

resource – our young children.

We are known as the school of heart in

the heart of the city, known for its

happy and caring environment. Our

wonderful school continues to thrive

and prosper. At St Andrew’s, each

student is valued and encouraged to

reach their full potential. Just as each

student is an individual with their own

character and needs, so too their

educational growth is unique. The

teachers are high quality, committed to

nurturing and developing the ability of

each student through carefully planned

and innovative teaching programs.

Head of School welcomeWelcome to the journey which is St Andrew’s Cathedral School 2019!

Welcome Since the beginning of 2011, our Deputy Head of School, Head of Junior School, has been Mrs Rhonda Robson, formerly Head of Junior School and Deputy Principal at Broughton Anglican College in Menangle. Prior to Broughton, Mrs Robson was School Counsellor and Gifted and Talented Coordinator at St Paul’s Grammar School.

She has a tremendous capacity to accept a huge and varied workload and fulfil the tasks very well. Particularly helpful are her intimate knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, which is widely regarded as international best practice in primary education, which she has weaved into the educational framework of St Andrew’s. Her people skills and insight based on her training and experience as a psychologist, and her extensive track record in gifted education have set her up to be a transformative leader.

Mrs Robson is also formally trained in gifted education through Professor

Miraca Gross’ GERRIC Unit at the University of NSW.

In addition to all these attributes, Mrs Robson has taught successfully from Kindergarten to Year 12 in a range of subjects, most notably in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Psychology where her academic results were the best at St Paul’s Grammar School. She understands the K-12 continuum and issues of transition to high school. She also produced and directed several highly successful school musicals. She has an advanced understanding of integration of Christian faith through the whole school and worked extensively with the Anglican Education Commission to that very effect at Broughton Anglican College and here at St Andrew’s.

In addition to all her school successes, Mrs Robson lectured and tutored for a number of years part-time in psychology at the University of Western Sydney.

Since Mrs Robson’s arrival eight years ago, the Junior School has more than doubled in size and is flourishing. She has transformed the teaching and learning practices, successfully improving the levels of Literacy and Numeracy in particular. The impact of this strategy is visible in quality teaching methodologies, and impressive NAPLAN results. The Junior School is a happy, vibrant and thriving part of the whole school of St Andrew’s Cathedral School.

Dr John CollierHead of St Andrew’s Cathedral School

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We strive to develop the whole child – their heart, mind and life. We develop their character through our wellbeing program which nurtures specific character strengths based upon our foundational Christian values. We have nurtured minds with quality teaching practices driven by our quality teaching staff. We are innovative in how we utilise student data and set goals to improve learning for our students. We work as a team to determine the best strategies and programs for learning for our students. We have enjoyed outstanding NAPLAN and ICAS results, being recognised as the school with the greatest academic improvement in the region. We also have a highly reputable outdoor education program and co-curriculum, including steller music programs and sport opportunities.

In 2019 we look forward to many new innovative opportunities, including new technology, a new music space and more projects. We are excited about a new recreational space opening on the ground floor for our students next year. We have been busy planning a wide range of learning, sporting, camping, musical and drama activities, which will undoubtedly bring important heart, mind, life opportunities to all.

I pray that the holiday break is restful for all and look forward to seeing you at the end of January. May God keep you and your families safe over Christmas and ready for a wonderful year of learning, laughing and living in 2019.

Mrs Rhonda Robson Deputy Head of School (Primary)

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of our students, parents, carers, aunts and uncles who are joining our Gawura School for the first time.

Thank you for choosing our school and entrusting your child with us. In 2019 we have 32 students enrolled in Gawura K-6.

Your child will be undertaking not only academic studies at Gawura but will be learning cultural language from the Wiradjuri nation. The students will also be attending cultural excursions where we will have the benefit of an Indigenous elder leading our students through their land and sharing traditional stories and wisdom from past and present times. We would also like for you to be involved on these excursions if time permits you to do so. Last year Gawura students from K-12, along with five parents attended a day of cultural learning at La Perouse,

led be local elder Uncle Bunno (Vic Simms), with knowledge gained about traditional foods, medicine and how they were used. Uncle Bunno also took us through the bush to a lookout with views over all of Botany Bay. This was well received and appreciated by everyone.

Your children will be undertaking a different sporting activity each term and we also encourage them to take up our wide array of co-curricular activities that occur after school during the week. The option of learning a musical instrument is also available, which several of our students currently do.

Finally I would also like to invite you to attend our twice a term GPAC Meeting (Gawura Parent Advisory Committee). This is held every Thursday in Weeks 2 and 8 of each term at 2pm in our Community Hub located on Level 4. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the staff and other parents as we discuss the current learning that is taking place in the classroom and the events that are coming up.

Thank you once again for joining our Gawura School and we look forward to the valued and productive partnership that exists between our students, staff and parents throughout the year.

Mr John Ralph

Head of Gawura

Heads of Junior School and Gawura welcomeWe are keen to develop the Heart, Mind and Life of each student


Student Commencement Dates

Tuesday 29 January 2019

Kindergarten (Half Day) 8.40am - 12.00pm

Wednesday 30 January 2019

Years 1-6 students are to commence classes for their first full day.

Kindergarten 8.40am - 12pm (Half Day)

Years 1 - 4 9.15am - 3.10pm

Years 5 - 6 8.45am - 3.10pm

Kindergarten transition days

Tuesday 29 January

8.40am – 12.00pm

Wednesday 30 January

8.40am – 12.00pm

Thursday 31 January

8.40am – 12.00pm

SPORT DAY - Full Sports Uniform

* Friday 1 February

8.40am – 3.10pm FULL DAY

* Full days commence

If there are any questions related to the commencement of the year, please do not hesitate to contact the Deputy Head of School (Primary) on 02 9009 5483 after 17 January 2019.

For the convenience and the efficiency of receiving information regarding the start of year in 2019, this information and the information booklets for Junior School, Middle School and Senior College, will be available to download on the school’s website (www.sacs.nsw.edu.au) from 17 December 2018.

Finally, our wonderful P&F will provide a welcome cup of coffee or tea for parents dropping their children off on 29 and 30 January in the School Foyer.

Mrs Rhonda Robson Deputy Head of School (Primary)

Dear one and all,

I know that we have only just finished our school year but I thought I would give you some details on the start of the 2019 school year. We would like all students to have easy access to the information regarding the start of the school year that applies specifically to them.

Therefore I have organised the details in Year groups and given a brief summary of the calendar for the last week of the holidays and the first week of Term 1.

Getting off to a great startImportant dates for 2019



Student commencement datesImportant information about the first school week in 2019

Junior School commencement details for January 2019


Kindergarten only Half Day 8.40am – 12pm

All Kindergarten students are to meet in the Foyer of St Andrew’s House between 8.20am and 8.40am. Parents are welcome to accompany their child to the classroom with the teachers if they wish.

The Association of Parents and Friends (P&F) will be welcoming all new and returning families at an 8am-11am coffee in Sydney Square.


Kindergarten Half Day 8.40am – 12pm

Parents can bring students straight to the Kindergarten classrooms between 8.20am and 8.40am. The Gawura Kindergarten students need to meet in the Gawura School between 8.20am and 8.40am.

Year 1 – Year 4 Full Day at 9.15am

Years 1– 4 are to meet in the Open Area North at 9.15am on Level 7.

Parents are welcome to accompany their child, if they wish. There will be a brief welcome on Level 7. Students can be picked up at the end of the school day from the Foyer at 3.10pm.

Year 5 – Year 6 Full Day at 8.45am

Year 5 and Year 6 are to meet in the Open Area at 8.45am on Level 6

Parents are welcome to accompany their child, if they wish. There will be a brief welcome on Level 6. Students can be picked up at the end of the school day from the Foyer at 3.10pm.

Gawura School students Years 1-6 - Full Day at 8.40am

Students are to meet in the Gawura School on Level 7 of St Andrew’s House for a brief assembly.

Parents are welcome to attend both the Assembly on Level 7 and the P&F Morning Tea in the School Foyer. Students can be picked up in the Foyer at 3.10pm. Please refer to the letter from Mr Ralph for full details. (Please note: Gawura bus will run as normal).


The Association of Parents and Friends (P&F) will be welcoming all new and returning families at an 8am-11am coffee in Sydney Square.

Thursday 31 January 2019

Kindergarten Half Day 8.40am - 12.00pm

Years 1 –6 Full Day 8.40am – 3.10pm

Friday 1 February 2019

Full Day K – 6

Parent lanyards

Parents can register for a 2019 Parent Lanyard in the SAH foyer. A staff member will be issuing lanyards each morning during the first two weeks. Adults must have a current Parent or Visitor lanyard pass to enter beyond the foyers of SAH and BBC.


January Key Dates

Monday 21 January 2019

Foundation Uniform Store open (9am-4pm) APPOINTMENTS ONLY



Staff Development Day







Friday 25 January 2019



January Key Dates

Monday 28 January 2019

Australia Day Public Holiday SCHOOL CLOSED


Half Day – Kindergarten (8.40am – 12pm)

P&F Welcome in the Square - 8am - 11am barista (new and returning parents)

Foundation Uniform Store open (8am-3.30pm)


Half Day – Kindergarten (8.40am – 12pm)

Full Day – Years 5 and 6 (8.45am commencement)

Full Day -– Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 (9.15am commencement)

P&F Welcome in the Square - 8am - 11am barista (new and returning parents)



Half Day - Kindergarten (8.40am – 12pm)

Full Day - Years 1 to 6 (8.40am – 3.10pm)


February Key Dates

Friday 1 February 2019

Full Day – K - 12


Monday 4 February 2019

Full Day: K – 12

Wednesday 6 February 2019

Meet the Teacher Evening

Important dates for 2019January key dates and week 1 and 2 schedules

Foundation Uniform Store open (9am-4pm)

For uniform fittings, please make an appointment with the Foundation Uniform Store

ONLINE APPOINTMENTS ONLY.

www.schoolinterviews.com.au (Event code zeadd)

Email: Katharine Reed [email protected]


https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au

mailto:[email protected]

2019 term datesTerm dates and holiday dates

Date

Tuesday 22 - Friday 25 January

Monday 28 January

Tuesday 29 January

Wednesday 30 January

Friday 12 April

Term 2 Date

Monday 29 April

Tuesday 30 April

Monday 10 June

Friday 28 June

Term 3 Date

Monday 22 - Tuesday 23 July

Wednesday 24 July

Thursday 26 September

Term 4 Date

Monday 14 October

Thursday 5 December

Friday 6 December

Term 1

Staff Development Days

Australia Day Holiday (school closed)

Term 1 commences for Kindergarten (8.40am - 12noon)

Term 1 commences for Years 1-6

Term 1 concludes for all students

Term 2 Term 2


Term 2 commences for all students

Queen’s Birthday Holiday (school closed)


Term 3 Term 3

Staff Development Days


Term 3 concludes for Years K - 6

Term 4 Term 4





Daily timetableInfants (K-2), Stage 2 (3-4), Stage 3 (5-6)

Infants (K - 2)

8.40 – 8.50 Assembly & Roll Call

8.50 – 9.20 Class

9.20 – 9.50 Class

9.50 – 10.20 Class

10.20 – 10.50 Class

10.50 –11.20 Class

11.20 – 11.30 Eat in class

11.30 – 12.00 Play

12.00 – 12.30 Class

12.30 – 1.00 Class

1.00 – 1.05 Eat in class

1.05 – 1.35 Play

1.35 – 2.05 Class

2.05 – 2.35 Class

2.35 – 3.05 Class

3.05 – 3.10 Afternoon roll pack up

Stage 2 (3 - 4)


8.50 – 9.20 Class

9.20 – 9.50 Class

9.50 – 10.20 Class

10.20 –10.50 Class

10.50 – 11.00 Eat in class

11.00 – 11.30 Play

11.30 – 12.00 Class

12.00 – 12.30 Class

12.30 – 1.00 Class

1.00 – 1.30 Class


1.35 – 2.05 Play

2.05 – 2.35 Class

2.35 – 3.05 Class


Stage 3 (5-6)


8:50 – 9.20 Class

9.20 – 9.50 Class

9.50 – 10.20 Class

10.20 – 10.50 Class

10.50 – 11:20 Class

11.20 – 11.50 Class

11.50 – 12.00 Eat in class

12.00 –12.30 Play

12.30 – 1.00 Class

1.00 – 1.30 Class

1.30 – 2.00 Class


2.05 – 2.35 Play

2.35 – 3.05 Class



Weekly timetableIn-school and before and after school events

Weekly Events Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before School Care 6.30 – 8.00am

Before school Groups

Junior ChoirLibrary Book Club Paid Musicianship Choristers

Choristers and Infants Choir

Junior Band

Junior Tuned Percussion Ensemble

Morning session

LUNCH Infants LUNCH Infants LUNCH Infants LUNCH Infants LUNCH Infants Infant Fellowship IMPACT

LUNCH Stage 2 LUNCH Stage 2 LUNCH Stage 2 LUNCH Stage 2 LUNCH Stage 2Stage 2 Fellowship COMET

LUNCH Stage 3 LUNCH Stage 3 LUNCH Stage 3 LUNCH Stage 3 LUNCH Stage 3 Stage 3 Fellowship BIBLE BLAST

Middle session

Afternoon tea Infants






Afternoon tea Stage 2




SportAfternoon tea Stage 2






Afternoon session Assembly fortnightly (2.40pm)

2.00-2.30 Junior Chapel Band (auditioned)

Chapel weekly (2.40pm)

After School Groups 3.10pm After School Care until 6pm

Homework Club Homework Club Junior Strings ChoristersJunior Chamber Group (invitation only)

Junior Training Strings

ASSISA Sport Coaching Musical Rehearsal

Junior Extension Wind and Brass (invitation only)

Junior Training Concert Band

Music Maestros Concert

Junior Rock Band (Auditioned)

Debating

Please note on Thursdays Junior School students need to wear full sports uniforms.


Getting in TouchWho and when to make contact

Rationale

All communication between members of the St Andrew’s Cathedral School community, including staff, parents, carers and students, should reflect the school’s values of grace, integrity and justice. The school encourages parents to be actively involved in their children’s education and in the school generally, believing that involvement enhances student learning. For this reason, the school places great emphasis on the establishment and maintenance of effective channels of communication with parents. Our procedures will be characterised by fairness, mutual respect and a spirit of cooperation in resolving issues and concerns. What can parents expect of the school?

We are committed to preserving a safe learning environment where individual rights are respected and our school community works together for a common purpose. We are committed to dealing sensitively with parents and carers and will respond as quickly as is practical to all matters.

We will maintain confidentiality where appropriate, releasing information on a “need to know” basis to staff. If parents have a specific request regarding the extent of access to information given, that request should be made known at the time of contact.

Members of staff will endeavour to return phone calls and/or emails within two working days. Please be aware that it is school policy that teachers will not leave classes to receive or return calls or conduct interviews.

The school is committed to attempting to resolve issues of concern speedily for parents. Often the incompleteness of information, or the multiple demands on people’s time prevents an immediate resolution. Parents are asked for their patience in following through matters.

What does the school expect of parents?

Communication – parents should:

• Direct their concerns to the appropriate staff member as outlined in the hierarchy (see graphic right);

• Make an appointment in advance when seeking personal communication with staff;

• Approach matters in a calm and rational manner, ensuring interactions result in a clear path to resolution;

• Provide contact details so we can call or email you within two working days;

• Communicate any extremely important matter in writing to ensure all the details of the matter can be fully understood;

• Only contact staff members during office hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm). Please refrain from contacting staff on their mobile phone outside these hours.

Hierarchy of contactThe following guide for parents and carers indicates the best manner in which to direct specific issues related to the welfare of your child:

Academic issues

K-6

Class teacher

Curriculum Coordinator

Deputy Head of School (Primary)

Head of School

Pastoral/wellbeing issues

K-6

Class teacher

Stage teacher

Deputy Head of Junior School

Deputy Head of School (Primary)

Head of School

While it may seem quicker to go to the higher authority in a sequence it is usually more appropriate to start with the person who knows the student or the details of the incident best. Only if the matter cannot be resolved at the initial level should it progress through the hierarchy of responses.


Getting in TouchWho and when to make contact

Communication from the general public

If a member of the general public wishes to express their concerns over a matter specifically related to St Andrew’s Cathedral School, they are advised to contact the Deputy Head of School by calling 9286 9500 or through the website via the Feedback link: www.sacs.nsw.edu.au

St Andrew’s undertakes to reply to written complaints in a timely manner and would ask the person listing their concerns to give the school appropriate contact details to enable a response either in writing or by phone.

Breaches of this code

The school values its relationships with parents but cannot accommodate aggressive or rude behaviour by either parents or visitors. Where behaviour becomes aggressive or rude the person in question may be asked to leave school grounds and/or may be referred to the Head of School.

Marketing consent

Parents can request that their child’s image does not appear in any marketing or media materials by contacting the Registrar Mr Bruce Perry. Please email [email protected]

Visiting procedures

Before 9am and after 5pm

Parents should wear a Parent Lanyard when visiting St Andrew’s House and accompanying their child onto the campus. These are given to registered parents and carers at the start of the school year. Parents visiting BBC are required to sign in at reception for a visitor’s pass.

Between 9am and 5pm

Parents should make an appointment in advance with the relevant staff member or department, sign in/out at Reception and wear a Visitor Lanyard while on the school premises. A staff representative should meet the parent at Reception. The only exception is when the parent is heading directly to the Uniform Shop, After School Care or the Health Centre on Level 6 of SAH.

School events

For school events which involve multiple visitors (such as parent teacher meetings or social functions), parents do not need to report to Reception or wear a lanyard. Clear signage will be displayed at the entrances to the school and staff and/or student representatives will be on hand to assist in directing visitors to and from the event venue.


Key Staff

Dr John CollierHead of School

9286 9588 [email protected]

Mrs Rhonda RobsonDeputy Head of School (Primary)[email protected]

Mr John RalphHead of [email protected]

Junior School Key Contacts

Junior School Reception Junior School Administration

9009 5442 (for all Junior School staff)

[email protected]

Miss Debbie BanksAssistant to Mrs Rhonda Robson


Mr Selwyn Wu Acting Deputy Head of Junior School


Mrs Patricia WilliamsonMain School Reception – Ground Floor

9286 9500

[email protected]

Mrs Rosemary LatterMrs Megan James Ms Danielle Hillier

School Nurses

9286 9570

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

• Contact the class teacher regarding school work, progress, pastoral care, reports etc.

• Contact Junior School Reception for everyday logistical matters, attendance, travel passes, bus incidents, co-curricular, excursions, events, lost property

• Contact the Music Department regarding private tuition, music ensembles, performances, tours, concerts and instrument hire

• Contact the main school Reception for absentee or late notifications.

Key contactsWho and when to make contact

Junior School Key Contacts continued

Mrs Martel GreenMusic Department


Ms Dorene ChuaAccounts Department9009 [email protected]

Mrs Katharine ReedUniform Store Manager

9286 9547

[email protected]

CanteenOnline lunch ordershttps://quickcliq.com.au

Camp AustraliaBefore & after school care, Vacation care

1300 105 343

www.campaustralia.com.au

Ms Lyn JarvisDirector of Community Engagement


Other staff in the Junior School include

Nicole AbbottJunior School Administration and [email protected]

Jim Boddy Science Teacher Stage 3 [email protected]

Joanna Bidwell Specialised Learning, Teacher’s Aide [email protected]

Lucy BirtsClassroom Teacher Gifted [email protected]

Jodie BlairPE [email protected]












http://www.campaustralia.com.au




Angela BurrellClassroom Teacher, Stage 1 [email protected]

Kaye ChalwellClassroom Teacher Mathematics [email protected]

Craig CollierSpecialised Learning, Teacher’s [email protected]

Miriam DalyClassroom TeacherVisual Arts [email protected]

Cathy DangarSpecialised Learning Coordinator [email protected]

Lynn DiversClassroom [email protected]

Cathy Doherty Junior School Administration & [email protected]

Linda DoyleSpecialised Learning, Teacher’s [email protected]

Tony DunseathJunior School Sports Co-curricular [email protected]

Rhys FinemoreClassroom [email protected]

Naomi JohnsonSpecialised Learning, Teacher’s Aide [email protected]

Natalie JonesClassroom [email protected]

Nigel KleinveldtESL [email protected]

Miss Shannon Hamilton-QuinnEALD Teacher [email protected]

Bronwyn LeeJunior School [email protected]

Claire LinnettClassroom [email protected]

Pam LoveStage Two Coordinator, Classroom [email protected]

Rebecca LowClassroom Teacher and Science [email protected]

Johnny Mannah Classroom [email protected]

Erin McCormicSpecialised Learning [email protected]

Anastasia McGrathPDH [email protected]

Ben MilisMusic and Drama [email protected]

Susanne MoffattCoordinator of Curriculum [email protected]

Daniel MurrayClassroom [email protected]

Emma NewlingChristian Dvelopment [email protected]

Rebecca NewmanClassroom [email protected]

Harriet O’DonnellClassroom Teacher and SRC [email protected]

Katrina O’MalleyClassroom Teacher Early Stage One [email protected]

Svetlana PaulInformation and Digital Literacy Coordinator [email protected]

Tim RymanClassroom Teacher, Technology [email protected]

Joy RohrlachClassroom Teacher Stage Three [email protected]

Kate RobertsonAssistant Leader of Learning Music [email protected]

Esse RowlandsClassroom [email protected]

Melanie SharpClassroom [email protected]

Emily SzeClassroom [email protected]

Katharine ThompsonClassroom [email protected]

Alex VannyClassroom [email protected]

Bronwyn WakeJunior School Counsellor and Wellbeing [email protected]

Emma WestPDH [email protected]

Chloe YeMandarin Teacher [email protected]






























A guide to wearing the school uniformJunior School Years K - 6

Without exception, all students are to conform to the following uniform requirements in order to ensure the highest possible standard of dress.

All items of uniform are to be purchased from the Foundation Uniform Store. Footwear is available from the Uniform Store or may be purchased elsewhere to school requirements.

All articles of clothing are to be clearly labelled and kept in good order. Blazers are to be dry cleaned/washed and repaired at the end of each term. The wearing of rings or other items of jewellery is not permitted except the School and House badge, plus special badges denoting school position eg. School Captain, Vice-Captain, Captain of Music and House Captain. All badges are to be worn on the left side of the blazer.

Junior School Winter Sport Uniform

Worn on Thursdays

Junior School Summer Sport Uniform

Worn on Thursdays

Junior School Summer Uniform with Blazer

Junior School Summer Uniform Junior School Winter Uniform with Blazer


A guide to wearing the school uniformJunior School Years K - 6

Please noteInformation regarding our school uniform, PE uniforms, sporting team uniforms and dress code can be found in the Student Diary or on SACSConnect:

sacsconnect


http://sacsconnect.sacs.nsw.edu.au

SACS Character StrengthsKey attributes of learners at St Andrew’s Cathedral School

HeartMindLife

Grateful

ServantHearted

CaringPrincipled

Courageous

Open

Minded

Knowledgeable

InquiringThinking

Reflective

Persistent

Balanced

Hopeful

Communicative

SelfControlled

In the light of Christ, we strive for students to have:

• Hearts that love,• Minds that grow and• Lives that give.


SACS Character StrengthsKey attributes of learners at St Andrew’s

HeartWe love because he first loved us. – 1 John 4:19

CaringWe are kind, friendly and forgiving. We show love for all people just as Jesus showed his love for us.

Have you been a good friend?

GratefulWe are thankful for everything we have. We show gratitude to God and others for what we have received.

How have you shown your appreciation?

PrincipledWe are trustworthy and act with honesty, fairness and justice. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Do you take responsibility for your actions?

CourageousWe explore new things with confidence and determination. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenge and change. We speak up for what’s right.

How have you faced your challenges?

Servant HeartedWe put others first. We are humble, selfless and responsible. We use our gifts and abilities to help others.

How have you helped?

MindDo not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. – Romans 12:2

KnowledgeableWe enjoy learning new things in many areas. We engage with significant issues and seek to understand them deeply.

What have you learnt?

ThinkingWe make good decisions by thinking carefully. We solve problems critically and creatively. We set our minds to think on noble things.

Can you think of a better, smarter or more creative way?

InquiringWe are curious and ask good questions. We wonder about things and enthusiastically search for truth with others and on our own.

What questions do you need to ask?

Open MindedWe are open to new ideas and ways of doing things. We listen with respect and critically appreciate the values, views and traditions of others. We consider how Christian perspectives interact with other perspectives.

How have you considered other views?

ReflectiveWe understand our strengths and weaknesses to improve. We strive to be wise and discerning, learn from our mistakes and consider the feedback of others.

How have you learned from mistakes?

LifeI have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. – John 10:10

HopefulWe have a positive outlook on life as we have meaning and purpose. We expect the best for the future and have plans to accomplish our goals.

What plans do you have?

Self ControlledWe are disciplined, respectful and organised. We work towards our goals and can eliminate distractions.

How have you shown self control?

PersistentWe don’t give up. We have a growth mindset and enthusiastically strive for excellence in all that we do.

How are you working hard towards your goals?

BalancedWe keep a well-balanced life to be at our best and for the good of others. We use our time well for learning, play and rest and look after our wellbeing.

How are you looking after yourself?

CommunicativeWe express ourselves confidently and creatively. We listen to other points of view and respond effectively and respectfully. We build each other up with encouraging words.

What encouraging things have you said?

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Portal features Help with these features can be found in the YouTube Help videos.

These are screen recordings of how to use the different features within the Parent Portal. Access the Parent Portal Help videos at

https://bit.ly/2P45d8Q

4 Single sign-on

The single sign-on allows you to log in once.

4 School directory

This feature will help you find a staff member by name, department or role.

4 Quick link tiles

These tiles will link you to the most commonly accessed areas of SACS communications including;

• Newsletters

• Canteen

• Uniform Store

• Junior School

• School interviews

• Paying fees

• Friendship Groups, Map and Chat

4 School calendar events

Shows all events (K-12) from the current day until the end of the school’s calendar year.

4 Assessment task calendar

This calendar displays all Year 7-12 assessments.

4 Update contact details

A quick and easy way to update your email or phone details in Edumate.

4 Update medical information and immunisations

Accessible by laptop or desktop devices only. Having these details completed for each student is a legislative requirement.

4 Events and bookings

Connect to the Events page of the SACS website, where you can get more information about upcoming events and make bookings.

Junior SchoolParent Portal

Coming mid-January

Parent Portal Your one-stop platform to access information about St Andrew’s Cathedral School

Please sign up before your child starts school! Parent Portal login details will be available from 23 January. Look out for your reminder email in January 2019!


Log-in stepsAccess the Parent Portal via the SACS website

The Portal links (Staff, Parent and Student) can be found in the top-right corner of the SACS website (www.sacs.nsw.edu.au)

Select ‘Parent Portal’

Portal Landing Page

Parent Portal Home Page

Access the Parent Portal via the emailed link

You will receive an email from the school which will contain the link to the Parent Portal and your personal log-in details. Click on the link in the email and utilise the provided log-in information to access the Portal.

Google

Go to Google.com on your device and search “SACS Portal”. It will be the first item that comes up in results.

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Portal features Help with these features can be found in the YouTube Help videos

https://bit.ly/2P45d8Q

4 Social media

Connect directly to SACS pages, on: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

4 Newsfeeds and community announcements

Announcement Bar, Junior School, Middle School and Senior College Newsfeeds.

4 Associated websites

These tabs (found at the top of the homepage) will quickly link you to other SACS websites: Kirrikee, Gawura and

Old Andreans Association.

4 Academic and pastoral information

This will take you to Edumate, our main student management database. It is only available when the Parent Portal is accessed via Desktop or Laptop devices.

4 Friendship tile

Welcome to the new opt-in Friendship List. By default, you are opted-out. Click on the tile for more information.

4 Friendship map

You will be given access to the Friendship Map once you have opted-in to the Friendship List.

4 Chat facility

Enables you to talk with other parents who are members of the same group.

4 Forms and search facility

Search for important documents and forms.

4 Policy document library

This is a library for School Policy documents. It contains information on student conduct, uniforms and other policies.

Please note – There are key differences between navigating the Parent Portal on Mobile and Desktop devices.


Trouble-shooting access to the Parent Portal

Why haven’t I got access to log in?

1. I don’t have my username.

From the portal landing page, after clicking ‘Parents’, a dialogue box appears where you should enter your log-in details.

You received your username in your original welcome email from the school. If you don’t have/didn’t receive your username, there is also a ‘forgot username’ link. You can also email:

[email protected]

2. I have my username, but didn’t receive

an email or SMS (my current phone/

email isn’t in the school database).

You will need to contact the Enrolments Department to have your details in Edumate updated, please email:

[email protected]

3. I forgot my password.

When you have opened the portal landing page, select ‘Parent Portal’. After clicking ‘Parents’ and where you type in your log in details, you are presented with a ‘Forgot Password’ link. You will need your username to request a new password.

If you don’t have your username, see point 1 – ‘I don’t have my username’. Enter your username and select either email or phone. The password will be sent.

Once you receive it, enter the activation code sent to you in the space required. If you never received an email or text, see point 2 – ‘I have my username but didn’t receive an email or SMS’.

After typing in the activation code, you can choose a new password. You are ready to now log in.

4. How do I change my password

(while logged in)?

• Via the portal log-in page; or

• From within the Parent Portal home page (top left corner)

5. How do I change my password if I

don’t have a current email or mobile

number in Edumate?

This is the same process as point 2 – ‘I have my username, but didn’t receive an email or SMS’.


How to update your contact details and your child’s medical details.

The Edumate My Details screen allows parents and guardians to update their own details and the details of any of their children who attend the school.

From here you are able to update personal details, work information and your child’s medical details. Once updated the details will be sent to appropriate school staff for approval.

Parent Portal login details will be available from 23 January. Look out for your reminder email in January 2019!

PLEASE NOTE: This is the first iteration of an electronic update to the My Details form and as such, it isn’t yet supported on tablets or phones. In order to ensure a smooth experience in entering your details, it is best to use your PC or Macintosh desktop or laptop and the following supported web browsers:Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari web browsers.

1. and 2. Accessing the “My Details” screen From the Edumate Home screen you are able to get to the My Details screen via any of the below methods:

A. Home > My Details or

B. Clicking on the user photo in the top right of the screen

C. If you have not updated your contact details within the past 12 months, there will be a reminder message you can also click.

Medical form How to update student detailsPlease complete before your child starts school!

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3. My details

The “My details” screen will have a number of different tabs:

A. PersonalB. WorkC. RelationshipsD. My Child Details (including medical)

* Don’t forget to click each tab! especially the ‘My Child Details’ to update medical information.

4. Submitting details

DO NOT SUBMIT UNTIL:

Please note a ‘submit’ is final and should be only done when all changes on all four of the above tabs (Personal, Work, Relationships and My Child Details) are complete for all children. You can submit via either of these buttons.

A. Orange square located at top right hand corner of page.

B. White bar located at the base of page.

Update the information for all of your children and click submit only after you have satisfactorily completed the details for all children, otherwise it will lock you out of doing any more changes (as it goes into an approval status for internal SACS administration).

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5. Relationships

Relationships is a read only screen – there is a text box where any request you have for updated relationship details can be sent to the school for approval. For any incorrect information eg. an emergency contact change, please type in the description box.

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8. LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITION PLAN UPLOAD

If your child suffers from a Medical Condition such as anaphylaxis, diabetes, Epilepsy or Asthma, please fill out and upload the action plans listed BELOW.

For Diabetes or Epilepsy, please attach your plan within the Asthma or Anaphylaxis upload area.

Anaphylaxis – Download form

Diabetes – Download form

Asthma – Download form

Epilepsy – please attach your own personalised management plan

For any other known condition, please ensure you complete and attach your own management plan.

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6. My child details

A. You can update information on the children you have attending the school.

B. Select which child’s information you wish to update by clicking on their name.

7. Medical Information

Enter the fields below to update your information, then scroll for further sections.

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http://sacsconnect.sacs.nsw.edu.au//images/0/0b/Anaphylaxis_Epipen_Personal_Action_Plan_2016.pdf

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9. Immunisations

Add in THE FOLLOWING ORDER

A. Click ‘add’, then click on the arrow to select the immunisation.

B. Click in the date alongside the immunisation and enter a correct date.

C. To add another, click ‘add another’

D. Please attach your immunisation certificate(s) under ‘Upload’

E. In order to save your selections please remember to click ‘Save’ first, then ‘Close’ in that order.

10. Medical conditions

Tick all known medical conditions.

A. You can add more information into the Notes box if required - in particular, additional medication and/or treatment

Complete the sections for Known Allergies, Dietary Needs, Prescription Medications, Authorised Medications.

11. and 12. Submit request

Update the information for all of your children and CLICK SUBMIT ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED THE DETAILS FOR ALL YOUR CHILDREN, OTHERWISE IT WILL LOCK YOU OUT OF DOING ANY MORE CHANGES (as it goes into an approval status for internal SACS administration)

Then SUBMIT request and confirm click ‘Yes’ if you have completely finished.

Your information will be reviewed and updates will be made.

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Student wellbeingNurturing the individual in community under Christ

Student wellbeing

The student wellbeing vision statement “Nurturing the individual in community under Christ” underpins the student wellbeing structures, programs and relationships at St Andrew’s Cathedral School.

There is a tradition at the school of staff caring for the individual students and an acknowledgement of the need to develop in the students a strong sense of identity, resilience and connectedness through all areas of school life, from the classroom to the playing fields. The school recognises that each student is entitled to individual care and attention and that continuity of that care throughout the student’s time at St Andrew’s Cathedral School will help to achieve this sense of identity, resilience and connectedness.

Programs include Bounce Back, Visible Wellbeing, Character Strengths and the Raising Responsibility System.

The Junior School employs two psychologists who are experienced in providing advice and support on pastoral and academic issues affecting students at the school. The counsellors are able to provide further advice regarding specialist help in cases where it is required.

St Andrew’s provides a comprehensive approach to student wellbeing built on the premise that young people learn best when they are healthy, safe and happy. Resilience and connectedness will increase the individual’s wellbeing and decrease their chances of becoming ‘at risk’. The structure aims to be a holistic, cohesive and systematic approach to health and

student wellbeing which will be reflected in curriculum, teaching and learning strategies, school organisation, policy, culture and service provision. It will also seek to build community links and partnerships.

All Junior School teachers exercise strong pastoral care and support for the children in their care. The nurturing process of guiding, listening and leading is very important in these years.

Bronwyn Wake

Wellbeing Coordinator K - 6


General informationSchool times, attendance, office hours, absence and canteen

School timesJunior School commences at 8.40am and concludes at 3.10pm. Students are escorted to the School Foyer and then Kent Street for dismissal or pick up at the end of the day. There is a 30-minute free parking option in the SAH car park. It is advised that you do not enter the car park until approximately 3.10pm and then meet your son or daughter in the School Foyer or at the Kent Street pick-up point shortly after.

Student attendanceAll students are expected to be at school by 8.40am ready to commence the school day. It is a legal requirement that student attendance is registered daily and any absence is appropriately explained in writing by a parent or guardian. It is of utmost importance that all students are at school on time as important Literacy sessions occur at the commencement of every school day. Please note that any partial absences will be recorded and the school is liable to ensure an appropriate explanation is sought. It is not sufficient to state simply that a student is ‘ill’ or ‘sick’ when absent; the written explanation must outline in what way. Both partial and full absences will be recorded on the school semester reports.

DEAR TimeFrom 8am to 8.10am every morning is Drop Everything And Read Time. All students who arrive at 8am must read silently for 10 minutes.

Student late arrivals and early departuresJunior School students who arrive after 8.40am or leave before 3.10pm are required to have an adult report with them to the Main Reception in the

School Foyer and to complete the

appropriate form. These students are

considered Partial Absences and will

be recorded as such. No Junior School

student is permitted to leave the school

before 3.10pm without an adult to

collect them and sign them out.

Junior School student absentee telephone line Should your child be absent from

school, it is imperative that you phone

9286 9500 stating their year, name

and reason for the absence. This must

be followed up in writing, whether in a

note or an email.

School Office hours

The school’s Reception is open

between 8am and 5pm

Phone (02) 9286 9500

Facsimile (02) 9286 9550

Junior School Reception

Junior School Reception is open

between 8am and 4pm

Phone: (02) 9286 9556

Email: [email protected]

Leave of absenceAny student who requires leave

during the term should make a

request for leave in writing to the

Head of Junior School using the

Leave Request Form available

through sacsconnect.sacs.nsw.edu.au

and the Parent Portal.

sacsconnect

Go to Junior School Information

Notes, choose Absence Forms and

click on the link and you will be

rerouted to the following form. Media:

Application for Exemption for

Attendance at School Form (2).pdf

CanteenThe school canteen is located on Level 9 of St Andrew’s House. QuickCliq is an online ordering system that offers a fast and intuitive way to order recess and lunch. Orders are placed in advance, with prices automatically calculated for each option and sent directly to the canteen. Paper bags are then printed, saving valuable time for canteen staff and volunteers. Please refer to below link:

quickcliq.com.au

How QuickCliq works: 1. Sign up to QuickCliq

• Select ‘sign up’ button • Enter your contact details, nominate a

user name and password and submit • You will receive a confirmation email • Log into the website • Select our school • Enter student’s name(s) • Add credit to your account • Order meals from canteen menu

2. Student / parent places order online https://quickcliq.com.au

This can become a family activity making family time more important by teaching children a valuable life skill.

3. Order received in canteen:

When the order is received, the canteen is able to view / print a list of all orders required for that day.

4. Order is printed on a paper bag or as a meal voucher:

Meal orders can be printed directly on the paper bags. Some additional details like teacher’s name / room / tutor / food allergies etc. can be printed on the bags. An alternate process is for the canteen or parents to print meal vouchers for any orders placed online.




http://quickcliq.com.au

General informationLost property, public transport, Opal Cards, iPads and stationery

Lost PropertyItems that are not clearly labelled and are not collected are stored in the Lost Property Cupboard, located in the Junior School reception.

Public transport informationSchool Travel Update 2019 – OPAL CARDS

All new students travelling by public transport must apply for an Opal Card. School travel passes only need to be updated when a student:

• Changes address

• Changes school or campus

A new application is required when:

• Applying for an SSTS pass for the first time

• Progressing from Year 6 to Year 7

• Requesting an additional pass as a result of a new shared parental responsibility situation

How to applySchool Opal Card/Transport Pass Application: To apply complete the online application form at:

www.transportnsw.info/school-students

You will need an email address to complete the form:

Step 1. Parents (or students aged 16 or over) first fill in the online application form;

Step 2. The school endorses the application. You will be advised if you need to do anything further when you have completed your online application

Step 3. Transport for NSW then processes the application. If the application is approved for travel in the Opal network, a School Opal card will be sent to the address given in the application form.

Lost/stolen/damaged Opal CardsTo report a lost, stolen or damaged School Opal card, phone 131 500 or email [email protected] quoting the student’s name, address and school. A card replacement fee may apply.

If the student does not qualify for free travelThe student may be eligible for a Term Bus Pass which offers travel on buses between home and school at a discounted rate for the whole school term. Apply at www.transportnsw.info/school-students or call 131500.

Students must note that a condition of the travel passes requires them to offer their seat to paying patrons.

Online eligibility assessment – the new online application portal will automatically assess eligibility based on distance rules which have not changed.

Same eligibility rules – the eligibility rules for subsidised school travel remain the same for travel inside and outside the Opal network. Students may need to live a minimum distance away from their school:

• Years K-2 (Infants): there’s no minimum distance.

• Years 3-6 (Primary): 1.6km straight line distance or 2.3km walking distance or further. Years 7-12 (secondary) 2.0km straight line distance or 2.9km walking distance or further.

Schools can find out more about the School Student Transport Scheme at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/customers/ssts/schools

iPads – Years 5 and 6Students will need to bring their iPads on their first day for setup. For iPad specifications refer to Technology section at SACS Connect:

sacsconnect


Search for: ‘Technology at SACS’

Students will also need a registered Australian iTunes account and know their login and password for that account.

Parents are responsible for purchasing the iPad and the ownership of the device will stay with the child. Individual families may seek the best deal available in the marketplace.

StationeryK – 6 students are not required to purchase any stationery as this is provided by the Junior School, along with a school diary and any required texts.


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General information and communicationCo-curricular, communication, reporting and emergencies

Co-curricular activitiesYou will receive a booklet via email outlining co-curricular activities early Term 1, which will include the date that bookings open. Please note that there are no co-curricular activities in the first week of school.

CommunicationIn order to minimise confusion for day-to-day operations in the first instance, other than an emergency requiring an immediate response, please contact the class teacher either through email, phone or in person at the end of the school day. Similarly, the return of correspondence should be to the class teacher, unless otherwise directed.

The Junior School will update parents and guardians through a fortnightly newsletter and/or emails and notes. The student handbook facilitates additional parent-teacher communication. From time to time, parents may wish to make enquiries about their child’s progress or various aspects of the school’s program. The school values such contact with parents/guardians and they are encouraged to discuss any matter that may be affecting their child’s schooling. As a general rule, parents should contact the appropriate Junior School teacher, in the first instance, as they will initially deal with all matters relating to general progress, attendance and conduct or other matters.

CorrespondenceA letter from parents or guardians is to be tendered without delay to cover:

(a) Absence or lateness

(b) Exemption for inability to participate in activity (Sport, PDHPE etc)

(c) Sickness (d) Non-completion of homework

(e) Leave from school

(f) Leave from compulsory event (prior to the event)

Please send to [email protected]

Child progress reportingThe task of educating young people is shared between the home, the school and the individual student. For this reason, the provision of clear communication channels is vital.

There are a number of ways in which parents are able to be kept informed about their child’s progress. These include the end of semester reports and parent-teacher interviews. We also encourage parents and teachers to make direct contact with one another through phone calls, emails and meetings as needed.

Parent information is available on the new Junior School Portal.

While parents adjust to the new portal, we will continue to make all Junior School information available on SACSCONNECT, which is available through the SACS website. Go to: http://sacsconnect.sacs.nsw.edu.au

On SACSCONNECT, click on Junior School Information, which links to our Dropbox, where all Junior School documents (information notes and homework) will be found.

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We encourage you to make good use of the SACS website and to read the fortnightly newsletters to inform yourself about aspects of your child’s educational experience.

Emergency contact with parentsExperience in other countries has shown that mobile networks may fail because of overload in a crisis situation. The school website will be updated with messages to the school community on behalf of the Head of School should an emergency arise. All families should take note of the website URL, www.sacs.nsw.edu.au where all key information is kept up-to-date.

Emergency drill procedures

St Andrew’s Cathedral School has designed emergency procedures to minimise the chance of a life-threatening emergency and to mitigate damage in the event one does occur. These measures are considered appropriate for both school buildings.

All alarms received from smoke detectors, sprinkler systems and manual break glass stations cause an immediate localised response and send a signal, when warranted, to the fire brigade. These devices also shut down airconditioning to prevent the spread of fire, shut down the gas supply to the buildings and pressurise the fire stairs (BBC & SAH). At the same time, the lifts automatically return to the ground to prevent personnel being caught in them.

All rooms in SAH have EWIS loudspeakers to alert occupants of the need to evacuate.





General communicationGeneral rules, discipline, school functions and photographs

Evacuation procedures for parents / guestsAll people not normally in the school should exit the buildings according to the directions of the Fire Wardens and assemble in front of the glass doors on the outside in the Square.

Rule enforcementOur Junior School is a safe and happy environment and we are blessed with a school climate that is overtly tolerant, respectful and caring. High expectations are held for student behaviour in and out of the classroom.

General rules

(i) Students are encouraged to take particular care in the security of any electronic device or musical instrument they bring to school. The school is not responsible for breakages due to inappropriate care and usage.

(ii) Mobile phones and other electronic devices will be confiscated by teachers if brought into a class, on to the playground or into Before and After School Care. The confiscated phone/electronic device will be handed back to the student by the Head of Junior School or Gawura School at a later time. Repeated offences will result in the student being asked not to bring the item to school. Mobile phones, with the capacity to take photos, should not be used in an inappropriate way.

(iii) Students are only permitted to play ball and chasing games such as handball, basketball, football, soccer and cricket on the Rooftop of SAH and in the Gymnasium.

(iv) Chewing gum of any form is banned from the school and will not be tolerated.

(vi) Skateboards and scooters are not permitted in the school at any time. Offenders will have their skateboard or scooter confiscated. Students are not to ride skateboards, bikes or scooters to and from school.

Discipline

1. Time out Reflection and Restoration

If a student makes repeated poor choices following verbal warnings or engages in physically or psychologically harmful behaviour, they may be required to attend a Reflection and Restoration session (a time-out) at lunchtime. Repeated offences may result in playground suspension. An in-school suspension would be the next level of behaviour consequence following unsuccessful improvement in behaviour.

2. Suspension and expulsion

The suspension of a student from school for a serious breach of discipline will be for a period to be determined by the Head of School. While suspended, a student may be required to stay at home or in a designated study area within the school building. No student will be re-admitted to classes until there has been a conference with the student, his parents and the school. Any student who is suspended more than once will be in jeopardy of being asked not to return to school. During a suspension, a student may not participate in any school activity.

School functionsStudents are expected to take an active role in all school functions. Attendance is compulsory at the end-of-year Evening of Celebration and Prize-giving (for Years 5 - 12), the annual Swimming Carnival, the annual Athletics Carnival, the annual Gala Day, the Junior School and Gawura Music / Musical events (Showcase, IPSHA Music Festival, Musical and Christmas Concert).

Students are to wear full school uniform (including blazer) to all school functions, unless otherwise directed, or directed to wear sport uniform.

School photographs

From time to time, the school’s staff will take photographs (either digital or printed versions) of students at various events and activities. These photographs are stored in various departments and archived at the end of each year.

During the year, these photographs are made accessible to staff to produce documents, teaching aids, brochures and other promotional and educational material, including the school’s Prospectus, Inspired magazines and advertisements. They may also be used on the website and in the school’s newsletters.

If you would NOT like your child to feature in any of the communication material produced by the school, please contact Registrar Bruce Perry on (02) 9286 9507 or email [email protected]



Camp AustraliaBefore School Care, After School Care and Holiday Care

Before School Care operates each morning from 6.30am and After School Care operates each afternoon from 3.10pm until 6pm in the rooftop classroom and is available to all Junior School students.

It is run by Camp Australia, a nationally operated and fully approved provider of after-school care which offers ongoing professional training, supervision and quality resources.

Camp Australia works in partnership with St Andrew’s Cathedral School.

Register

Go to: www.campaustralia.com.au

Click ‘register’ on the home page. Following a brief introduction and outline of the process, click ‘start the Online Enrolment Process.’ There are six steps you need to complete before your account is created. For Government compliance purposes and for the safety of your children, we need you to accurately fill in all the required information.

If you have an account already set up but have enquiries or just want some general information, please call the Customer Service team on 1300 105 343 between 8am and 6pm (EST) Monday to Friday.

The Camp Australia ASC/BSC supervisor can be contacted on:

0402 926 841 between 6.30am and 8.30am or 3.15pm and 6pm.

Holiday Care – Camp Australia

Vacation Care operates during school holidays in conjunction with Camp Australia on Level 7 (adjacent the Junior School and from the Rooftop Playground Level 9). Before the end of each term, St Andrew’s advertises the links for enrolment on the school website. If you have enquiries or just want some general information, please contact Camp Australia or visit their website: www.campaustralia.com.au

Child Care Benefits (CCB): IT IS ADVISABLE THAT ALL PARENTS HAVE THEIR CHILDREN REGISTERED WTH THE FAMILY ASSISTANCE OFFICE. Please call the Family Assistance Office

on 136 150 and register for CCB. If asked for a provider number, please advise the operator that all Camp Australia centres are under CCMS. You must be registered with Centrelink to be eligible for the 50 per cent Government rebate for childcare costs.




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• Cooperate to look good

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• Avoid trouble • Break rules

• Bother others

• Must be bossed to behave

• Absence of order

• Do not care about others

Are youabove or

belowthe line?

The raise responsibility discipline system

There are three principles we practice:

Positivity

People do good when they feel good, not when they feel bad. Staff communicate what they want – not what they do not want. They change negatives into positives. “No running” becomes “we walk in the hallways”; “stop talking” becomes “this is quiet time”.

Choice

Simply stated, people do not argue with their own decisions. Choice-response thinking is taught so students never need be victims.

Reflection

A person can control another person only temporarily. But no one can actually change another person. Asking reflective questions is the most effective approach to prompt change in others.

Raise Responsibility Hierarchy

The hierarchy engenders a desire to behave responsibly and a desire to put forth effort to learn.

Students differentiate between internal and external motivation – and learn to rise above inappropriate peer influence.

4 levels of responsibility

D. Democracy: develops self-discipline, shows kindness to others, does good because it is the right thing.

C. Cooperation: listens, practises, cooperates. The motivation is external.

B. Bullying/ Bothering: bosses others, bothers others, breaks classroom standards.

A. Anarchy: chaos, no rules.

The hierarchy engenders a desire to behave at the highest levels.

The levels separate the deed from the doer, reducing defensive behaviours.

It reinforces the choice factor they have over all of their actions.

It assists young people in dealing with the power of peer pressure.

It fosters internal motivation to behave better.

It fosters character education without mentioning values, ethics or morals.

School Discipline Hierarchy

The raise responsibility discipline systemDemocracy, cooperation, bullying, anarchy


Academic curriculum

St Andrew’s Cathedral School works to

the guidelines of the NSW Board of

Studies and is fully accredited and

registered. The school teaches from a

Christian perspective in accordance

with our vision for teaching and

learning. Subjects taught are English,

Mathematics, Science and Technology,

Human Society and its Environment,

LOTE (Mandarin K-6), Christian

Development, Creative Arts, and

Personal Development Health and

Physical Education.

City links 2019 – city excursions

At St Andrew’s we use our unique

location to assist learning through

first-hand experiences of our city

environment. Learning spaces extend

beyond the school’s buildings to the

organisations and facilities in the city

and include online learning spaces and

outdoor learning spaces such as St

Andrew’s Oval and Kirrikee. We make

use of the many educational facilities

close to the school, including Darling

Harbour, the various museums,

libraries and art galleries.

Parents provide permission for their

child to be included in excursions

through the school day when signing

the enrolment contract. These

excursions are ‘no cost’ excursions.

Should there be a cost, a specific

permission note will be sent and

the cost will be added to your school

account. You will be notified through

newsletters and through email

notification of any planned activity

in the surrounding CBD area.

SACS Junior School Learning Framework

Our Junior School is a living system,

education here is defined as a

collective process involving constant

adaptation and growth. It is derived

from a shared sense of purpose, a

strong desire to foster deep and

meaningful learning, developing the

potential of each student. Our

teaching is characterised by respect,

for the students and for each other,

for the professional capacity of each

member of the team, exchanging and

creating information, professionals

learning constantly, paying attention

to our results, our efforts, co-evolving,

developing wisdom as we learn, clear

about our purpose, alert to changes

and impacts. We aim to be self-

improving and self-sustaining,

dynamic and flexible. It is not

mechanistic, enforcing one best

model of instruction. We are research

based and seek to consider the best

practices available and to be

courageous in our professional

rationalisation, evaluation and shared

commitment. Our mission is to

provide quality Christian education

that stands apart from other schools

and other systems. We strive to be

authentic and the best we can be as a

relational Christian community that

seeks to develop the Heart, Mind and

Life of our students and staff in the

heart of Sydney.

In the Junior School, we recognise

that effective student learning and

wellbeing are interrelated and that we

need to focus upon promoting each

student’s engagement in their own

wellbeing and their own learning

process, making both visible. Teachers

construct teaching and learning

opportunities that are purpose driven,

based on clear evidence of student

progress, to devise a clear

understanding of what will work best

for improving student accomplishment. The Junior School Learning

Framework is based upon the St

Andrew’s Cathedral School whole

school framework. The Character Strengths are fundamental to all that

we do, they are based on the school’s

core adage of Heart, Mind and Life. The school values relationships, it is

through teacher student relationships

that the wellbeing, co-curricular

accomplishments and academic

achievements of the students are

developed and enhanced. The

framework draws on the best of the

school culture and current

educational research, promoting best

practice by encapsulating the best of

explicit teaching, inquiry-based

learning, cognitive science, all

combined with the aim of achieving

mastery teaching practices and

fostering deep learning.

The model acknowledges the

importance of surface learning moving to deep learning and then

transferring that learning to other

contexts. As the learner gains

automaticity and fluency of the

essential skills, then learning becomes

more student-led and less explicit in

nature. Teaching and learning

experiences are designed to embrace

understandings gained from the

current research into neuroplasticity, and particularly cognitive load theory focusing on what learning is and how

the brain works, with the aim to

nurture a growth mindset.

Junior School programAcademic curriculum, excursions, learning framework


Specialised Learning

Specialised Learning in the Junior School

is led by the Primary Coordinator,

Mrs Cathy Danger and supported

by a team of teachers and aides.

It is the role of Specialised Learning to

work closely with teachers, students,

parents and outside professionals to

cater for the individual needs of

students. We also work closely with

our school psychologists.

Services provided by the Specialised

Learning team in the Junior School

may include:

• In-class support

• Diagnostic assessment

• The development of Individual

Learning Plans and the creation of

Student Learning Profiles

• 1:1 or small group academic

organisational support where

appropriate

• Parent information sessions

• Professional development sessions

to enhance teacher skills and

understanding

• Assistance with the modification of

curriculum and assessment

• Transition programs

• Collaborative planning with

teachers, students, parents and

outside professionals.

• Determining appropriate

adjustments for students with a

disability

• Collection of data to access

Commonwealth funding

(NCCDSWD)

Please contact Mrs Cathy Dangar with

any questions, concerns or to provide

additional information that will assist

the school in meeting your child’s

individual learning needs.

Gifted education

As a Christian school we have a responsibility to recognise a wide range of student abilities, and to provide challenging educational experiences for all students, helping them to achieve their God-given potential (Matthew 25:14-30; Romans 12:6). This includes students of high academic potential, or gifted and talented students. At SACS, students have their needs met through the process of differentiated instruction. Gifted and talented students are recognised as having unique educational needs and need to be catered for in order that their learning outcomes are optimised.

Developmentally appropriate programs for gifted and talented students incorporate a combination of grouping strategies, enrichment, counselling interventions and acceleration. Selection of students for Accelerated classes and/or cluster groups commonly follows a recommendation procedure. Student nomination may be gathered from parents, students and staff and considered alongside academic records from semester based school-wide screening. Standardised tests, maths, comprehension and vocabulary, group reading tests, oral reading fluency, phonemic awareness, mathematics diagnostic tests, basic skills assessments and UNSW competitions are components considered by the Gifted and Talented Committee for placement. Full psychometric assessments, provided by registered psychologists, provide valuable information in the development of a student profile, and parents are urged to provide the school with such information if it becomes available.

Each year a Parent Information Evening

is held, outlining the school’s policy

and procedures and directions in gifted

education. The Gifted Education

Committee acts corporately as arbiter

of any decisions regarding student

placement. The Committee considers

which students would benefit most by

placement in the extension class or

cluster grouping at this time, in

consultation with all stakeholders.

The Junior School Gifted And

Talented Coordinator is Mrs Lucy

Birts; she has a masters qualification

in Gifted Education (contact can be

made by email to eedwards@sacs.

nsw.edu.au). Other staff with

specialised Gifted Education

qualifications include Rhonda Robson,

Kate Robertson, Dr Kaye Chalwell and

Miss Emily Sze.

Reporting

St Andrew’s Cathedral School has

three formal methods of reporting

on student progress. They are:

• School Reports are issued at the

conclusion of Semester 1 and

Semester 2 and provide a

comprehensive summary of

student progress.

• Parent/Teacher interviews are held

in Term 1 and Term 3 for each year

level and provide an opportunity for

parents to meet with individual teachers

to discuss their child’s progress.

• As well as this, there are informal

opportunities for parents to discuss

their child’s progress through

conversations with individual

class teachers.

Junior School programSpecialised learning, gifted education, reporting




Junior School programChapel, Christian Development, the Mandarin program

Christian ministryChapel is a weekly event at the school and all students are expected to attend. Chapels provide a communal expression of the school’s Christian basis and commitment, and go hand-in-hand with the Christian Development course.

The Christian Development course aims to introduce students to the Christian faith as it is revealed in The Bible and provides them with the opportunity to engage in healthy discussion on both its theory and practice. Chapel sees students participating as they provide the music, lead the singing, read The Bible, offer prayer, and occasionally speak of their own experience of the Christian life.

In addition to weekly Chapel services, the chaplaincy team coordinates a wide range of voluntary Christian ministries. There are a number of lunchtime groups for Bible study, prayer, fun and encouragement. These groups are affiliated with the Crusaders and are generally structured around year and gender. These groups are led by the chaplaincy team, Christian staff and Year 13 Abbotsmith Christian Fellowes.

In addition, Chaplaincy team members are available to meet with students at any time for prayer, support, pastoral counselling and encouragement.

The Mandarin programThe Mandarin program is a significant and integral part of education at St Andrew’s. It aims to enable students to develop communication skills, focus on languages as systems and gain insights into the relationship between language and culture, leading to lifelong personal, educational and vocational benefits. We are thus very much committed to teaching our students to understand and appreciate the Chinese culture. We are very keen to provide opportunities for our students to be involved in cultural activities, such as establishing sister schools relationships with schools in China and presenting our students to the National Chinese Eisteddfod held in Sydney annually.

The main components of the program are described as objectives with distinctive outcomes in each area for each stage.

The Mandarin program has been written in a unit form based on topics that engage student interest and/or correspond with units of work being studied in other syllabus areas.

Main topics include:

• Festivals and celebrations – Chinese New Year/Dragon Boat festival/mid-Autumn festival/Christmas

• Greeting/introducing and instructions

• Poems/rhymes and songs

• Numbers and their application in everyday life – dates and time/shopping etc

• Knowing myself – my body parts/my family

• Countries and nationalities

• Animals and pets

• Foods and drinks

• Sports and leisure activities

• Seasons and weather


Junior School programMusic

Music Learning music is very much a part of general school activities. Many students are already taking private instruction with one or more of the numerous quality vocal or instrumental tutors employed by the school. Approximately 3/4 of Junior School students learn an instrument.

The Music Department engages a large number of visiting instrumental teaching staff, covering a wide range of vocal, string, wind, brass, keyboard and percussion instruments. Private and group lessons are given weekly during term time. Most students receive a 30-minute private or group lesson per week, but as a student progresses on an instrument, it may be opportune for their private lesson to be extended to 45 or 60 minutes.

Additionally, each student who is learning privately is encouraged to participate in an ensemble. These activities are designed to supplement and extend the work that is covered in private lessons and also to provide performance opportunities at various concerts that are arranged during the year.

It is a policy of the school that all instrumental students perform in at least one concert or assembly each semester. Studio Soiree Concerts are also held each term, allowing parents to see their child and other students perform, as well as giving students concert experience. Infant and Primary concerts are held each semester and there are other specialist concerts such as the Ensemble Concert.

Many parents and guardians enquire how they can help encourage their child with their musical studies. The most important help you can give is to organise your child into a regular practice routine. Ideally, this should be done at a set time each day – before school, after school or in the early evening. Practice should be done at least five times per week.

The amount of practice time required will vary from teacher to teacher and student to student. Beginners should start with approximately 10 to 15 minutes for each practice session. The rate of progress and the amount of pleasure derived from playing an instrument depends largely upon the amount of practice, the regularity of practice and the concentration and effort that are applied during the practice routine.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend lessons if they can. This will enable them to watch the techniques used by the teacher and to discuss specific problems, length and routine of practice items, and general ways of maintaining the child’s interest during the more difficult stages of learning.

A music tuition application form can be found online.


Junior School programOutdoor education, sport

Outdoor educationThe school owns and operates Kirrikee, an Outdoor Education Centre in the Southern Highlands south-west of Sydney. Students from Years 3-6 attend an Outdoor Education Program once each year. Each program has the primary aim of enabling every student to develop an understanding of their relationship with their Creator and to marvel at the wilderness areas they are in. It aims to challenge, change and encourage students emotionally, relationally and spiritually. The Outdoor Education program is an important component of the curriculum and all students are expected to attend.

Year 1 has a long day camp in a local national park and Year 2 has a day camp with a school sleepover.

The focus in the primary ages is to have fun and give these young students a taste of the Australian bush with time away from the normal comforts and security of home, together with some small outdoor recreation skill development.

Kirrikee also opens its doors to the families of St Andrew’s Cathedral School students on weekends and school holidays. Families who wish to visit or stay at the centre should contact the Outdoor Education Office at our city campus on (02) 9286 9500.

The camp is run by the school’s own Outdoor Education Staff.

SportSt Andrew’s has a sport program for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 that focuses on a different sport each term. It aims to build on the program offered in previous years, utilising various facilities in the school and city for both summer and winter sports.

We are also a part of ASISSA (an inter-school sporting association) for students in Years 3 to 6 and compete against other schools throughout the various sporting seasons of the year commencing in Term 2. Students who wish to compete will be given the opportunity to join teams at the commencement of each season.

Within the inter-school competition, St Andrew’s Junior School has a fine reputation for sporting success and attitude, which is reflected in the student’s skill development, appropriate dress, enthusiasm, encouragement of others and conduct. Students may not be permitted to compete against other schools if they do not adhere to the required standards for involvement. All sports, competitive and non-competitive, are fully supervised. Students will either walk to a venue or travel by transport provided (usually bus).

There are a number of carnivals held throughout the year. All students (Years 3-6) are expected to participate at the School Swimming and Athletics Carnivals as part of the school sports program. There are opportunities for students to represent St Andrew’s at ASISSA Carnivals and at NSW Combined Independent School level.

Full sports uniform worn on Thursdays.


Term 1 / Date

Thursday 31 January

Thursday 7 February

Thursday 14 February

Monday 18 February



Thursday 7 March

Thursday 14 March

Thursday 21 March

Thursday 28 March

Thursday 4 April

Thursday 11 April

Term 2 / Date

Thursday 2 May

Thursday 9 May

Thursday 16 May

Thursday 23 May

Thursday 30 May

Thursday 6 June

Thursday 13 June

Thursday 20 June

Thursday 27 June

Year 3

Auskick

Auskick

Auskick

Swimming Carnival

Auskick

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Year 3

Cross Country

Football - skills and games





Athletics skills

Athletics skills

Athletics skills

Year 4

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Swimming Carnival

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

ASISSA Boys (Years 4-6)

Cross Country

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

ASISSA (Years 5-6)

Trials/training for ASISSA

AFL and Touch Footy

AFL and Touch Footy

Swimming Carnival

AFL and Touch Footy

AFL and Touch Footy

AFL and Touch Footy

AFL and Touch Footy

AFL and Touch Footy

AFL and Touch Footy

AFL and Touch Footy

Trials/training for ASISSA

ASISSA Girls (Years 4-6)

Cross Country

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Junior School and Gawura School sport scheduleThursdays, Terms 1 and 2 in 2019Please note on Thursdays Junior School students need to wear full sports uniforms.


Term 3 / Date

Thursday 25 July

Thursday 1 August

Thursday 8 August

Thursday 15 August

Thursday 22 August

Thursday 29 August





Term 4 / Date

Thursday 17 October

Thursday 24 October

Thursday 31 October

Thursday 7 November

Thursday 14 November



Thursday 5 December

Year 3

Athletics skills

Athletics skills

Athletics Carnival

Netball - skills and games







Year 3

Cricket - skills and games




Tee-ball - skills and games





Newcombe and Volleyball


Athletics Carnival









Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket


Netball

Netball

Athletics Carnival

Netball

Netball

Netball

Netball

Netball

Netball

Netball


Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Tee-ball or Cricket

Junior School , Gawura School sport scheduleThursdays, Terms 3 and 4 in 2019


St Andrew’s believes that young people who are physically fit and enthusiastically challenged in a fun and safe sporting environment perform better academically.


Parents, carers and friends are integral to the St Andrew’s Cathedral School Community. The Association of Parents and Friends has the dual role of building and supporting the parent community, as well as fundraising to support our school and students.

The P&F looks forward to your involvement in the many events we host during the year. Perhaps we will see you at our Welcome in the Square, Grandparents’ Day celebrations or our Food and Wine (with Christmas market). Whether you are a guest or a volunteer, you will be warmly welcomed.

The P&F supports year group social functions organised by Parent Convenors. These events provide opportunities for parents (and sometimes their children) to meet informally to develop friendships and share the highs and lows of parenting and school life. This is much like a ‘class parent’ and we ask for volunteers from each year group in Years 7-12, and each class in Years K-6, to foster and encourage social networks, welcome families to the school, support families in need, and liaise with the P&F and the school’s Director of Community Engagement. This is a vital role in a school that draws students from over 220 Sydney suburbs. Convenors also encourage parents and carers to help out with the P&F activities.

While we have fun at our P&F events, many have a dual purpose as fundraisers. In recent years, the P&F has raised funds for audio visual equipment, educational items, staff scholarships

and the refurbishment of Chapter House. In addition, we have several sub-committees that focus on supporting specific areas of interest to parents, including rugby and football sub-committees, who work to foster friendships and fundraise within their sports.

All families are encouraged to pay a membership fee with their school fees in Term 1 to offset administrative costs and support our community events.

The P&F meets twice a term with the aim of building and strengthening relationships across the school community. The Head of School presentation is a standing item on the agenda. Educational, welfare and school developments, everything from changing technology to changing uniforms, are presented by SACS staff at P&F meetings. The meetings help parents stay informed in the complicated modern world of education which has changed so much since their own schooling. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The P&F has its own community newsletter that updates parents on items of interest, upcoming events and P&F meeting dates and minutes.

The P&F relies completely on parent and carer volunteers drawn from the school community. If you would like to find out more about these activities, please come to our meetings or contact us at: p&[email protected].

Mrs Alison Massey P&F President

Association of

Parents & FriendsSt Andrew’s Cathedral School

The meetings help parents stay informed in the complicated modern world of education which has changed so much since their own schooling.

Association of parents & friendsWe look forward to your involvement in 2019


Term 1 Dates Term 1 Events

Tuesday 29 January P&F Welcome in the Square Kindergarten families

Wednesday 30 January P&F Welcome in the Square Years 1-6 families

Tuesday 19 February P&F General Meeting, Wine and Cheese Night

Wednesday 27 February OAA Annual General Meeting

Friday 8 March 1 Year Reunion (OA2017)

Saturday 16 March Kirrikee Picnic Day

Friday 22 March Gawura Cocktail Evening

Saturday 30 March Football Launch and barbecue

Thursday 4-6 April Fiddler on the Roof

Tuesday 9 April P&F General Meeting


Friday 10 May OAA Generations Lunch

Tuesday 14 May P&F General Meeting

Saturday 18 May Trivia Night

Saturday 25 May 5 Year Reunion (OA2014)

Tuesday 4 June P&F General Meeting

Friday 7 June JS Grandparents Day

Tuesday 11 June SS Grandparents Day

Saturday 22 June Kundayi Memorial Sports Round

Monday 24 June NAIDOC Celebration

Wednesday 26 June Showcase

Friday 28 June Gala Day


Tuesday 13 August P&F General Meeting

Friday 16 August 10 Year Reunion (OA2009)

Wednesday 21 August OAA Learning the Ropes (Careers Evening)

Friday 30 August Winter Sports Dinner

Tuesday 10 September P&F General Meeting

Friday 13 September 20 Year Reunion (OA1999) – 30 Year Reunion (OA1989)


Sunday 20 October Choir Sunday / Cathedral’s 200th Celebration

Tuesday 29 October P&F General Meeting

Thursday 31 October Friends of SACS and Gawura Thank You

Saturday 9 November SACS Food and Wine with Christmas Market Event

Tuesday 19 November P&F AGM and General Meeting

Tuesday 3 December Evening of Celebration and Prize-giving

P&F and foundation events Community and fundraising events for 2019


SACS school foundationOverview, Gawura Scholarship Fund

Once a member of the SACS Community – always a member of the SACS Community. The warmth, care and excitement of the school calls in a very special way – so that our wider community is made up of students, parents, friends, alumni and staff, current and past.

The SACS Foundation plays an

important role in fostering this

community and in supporting the

school in achieving excellence in

education. The Foundation aims to assist

SACS and Gawura as it strives

for students to have hearts that love,

minds that grow and lives that give.

The SACS Foundation actively manages

a portfolio of investments and

undertakes fundraising for specific

purposes including:

• The Gawura Scholarship Fund

• The Foundation Building Fund

• The Foundation Library Fund

• Heath Bursary Fund

• Sports projects through the Australian

Sports Foundation

To achieve our goals, we actively involve

the school community through a variety

of events and programs such as gala

dinners, trivia nights and cocktail

evenings. The generosity we receive

from the parent community is greatly

appreciated.

St Andrew’s has a vibrant and active

school community and we encourage

you to join the activities of the

Foundation and the school.

The SACS Foundation has its own page

on the school website. It publishes a

quarterly e-newsletter called Elevate for

former students, staff and parents and

the wider community. Foundation staff

work closely with the Association of Parents and Friends, Old Andreans’ Association (alumni) and the Hessian Club (former parents) who provide community and financial support to SACS. The Foundation also manages the social media for Gawura including its Facebook page, Linked In, Twitter, a quarterly newsletter and its volunteer program.

The generosity of our wider community has benefitted the students of SACS and Gawura significantly. Every donation is tax deductible. Please visit our donations page on our website at: www.sacs.nsw.edu.au.

For more information on Gawura or the variety of ways you can help please contact Catherine Gunning, [email protected]

For more information on the building fund, sports fund, library fund or Heath Bursary Fund, please contact Lyn Jarvis, Director of Community Engagement, at [email protected].

The Foundation Uniform shop operates on Level 6 of St Andrew’s House on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. All profits from the Foundation Uniform shop are redirected into the SACS Foundation and greatly assist in supporting its goals.

The Gawura Scholarship Fund

Gawura provides an engaging, culturally enriching education for Indigenous children who live in Sydney. Its aim is to equip students with the ‘know how’ and tools they need to create a fulfilling life beyond school. Gawura was established in 2007 and its presence at SACS has greatly enriched both communities.

Contributions to the Gawura Fund,

which is managed by the SACS

Foundation, cover the cost of tuition,

books, excursions, uniforms and co-

curricular activities for all students. With

the ongoing support of our Friends of

Gawura, we hope to continue to

provide a quality education enabling our

students to have a life filled with exciting

opportunities beyond school.

In 2019 we will have 39 students on full

scholarships from Kindergarten to Year

12. Funding comes primarily from the

generous donations of individuals,

corporates, families and Foundations.

Funding does not come from SACS

student school fees, however, our SACS

community is very welcome to

contribute money or time to Gawura.


SACS Building Fund

St Andrew’s, like most independent

schools, uses school fees to pay for

teaching staff, support and operational

staff and operating costs. We therefore

rely on the generosity of the SACS

community to help deliver building

projects, provide bursaries and

upgrade resources.

The Foundation Building Fund

provides an important source of

funding for capital projects at our

school and plays a pivotal role in

maintaining and improving school

facilities. We appreciate the generosity

of our families who donate to the

Building Fund when paying their fees.

It provides financial security to

continue our program of revitalising

our campus. Thanks to the generosity

of past donors, for 2019 we have been

able to build a new sports centre on

the ground floor of St Andrew’s House.

In 2018 the SACS community

generously raised funds to support the

development of Chapter House into a

new Performing Arts space. We look

forward to its completion in 2019.

All donations to the Building Fund are

tax deductible.

Thanks to the generosity of past donors, for 2019 we have been able to build a new sports centre on the ground floor of St Andrew’s House.

Heath Bursary Fund

Life is not always predictable. The Heath

Bursary Fund aims to provide short-

term fees support to families of existing

students at St Andrew’s Cathedral

School, who experience unforeseen

financial difficulties such as the death

of a parent, long-term illness of a family

member, a change in employment

situation or a family break-up. By

supporting this bursary fund, you can

assist members of our community

when it matters most. The Heath

Bursary Fund assists vulnerable families

at a crucial time and is enormously

appreciated by those who can feel quite

desperate when misfortune strikes.

Sports Projects through ASFAt SACS we believe that young people

who are physically fit and enthusiastically

challenged in an enjoyable and safe

sporting environment can perform

better academically, socially and

emotionally. Donations to sport at

SACS can be made through the

Australian Sports Foundation, which

was set up by the Australian

Government in 1986 to support the

development of sport in Australia.

This allows our donations to be tax

deductible as we specifically work to

raise funds and promote the

development of sport, across all

grades, all sports and for all students.

The aim is to direct funds to create a

truly outstanding sports program for

all the students.

SACS school foundationThe Building Fund, Heath Bursary Fund and sports projects


NotesKey information


St Andrew’s Cathedral School Sydney Square, Sydney NSW 2000 ABN 34 429 367 893

phone +61 2 9286 9500 fax +61 2 9286 9550 email [email protected]

CRICOS Registration: The Council of St Andrew’s Cathedral School 02276M

www.sacs.nsw.edu.au

St Andrew’s:St Andrew’s Cathedral School is a coeducational K-12 Anglican school, located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.



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