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2020Junior SchoolParent information booklet 2020

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Welcome 02-04Head of SchoolDeputy Head of School (Primary) Head of Gawura

Getting off to a great start 05-07

Commencement times in the first week 2020 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 cardsLaptops 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 2020 37-39

Association of Parents and Friends 40

Community events in 2020 41

The St Andrew’s Cathedral 42-44 School FoundationThe Gawura Scholarship FundSACS Building FundHeath Bursary FundAustralian Sports FoundationBecome involved in our SACS community

ContentsJunior School information booklet 2020

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Welcome

Since the beginning of 2011, our Deputy Head of School K-6 and 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, the principles 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 integrating the 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 nine 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.

My visits to the Junior School show calm and ordered learning, with a good deal of engagement and indeed joy in being there displayed by our students. All are very well cared for by our class teachers, our specialised education staff who deal with giftedness, disabilities and English as a second language, and by our pastoral programs. Student wellbeing is in the hands of our Wellbeing Coordinator and our two Junior School psychologists supported by class teachers. There is a vibrant co-curricular, sporting and outdoor education program, which endeavours to deal holistically with our young people as we assist them to flourish. Our goal is that they flourish in terms of Jesus’ purpose: “I have come that you may have life, and life to the full” – John 10:10.

Dr John Collier

Head of St Andrew’s Cathedral School

Head of School welcomeWelcome to the journey which is St Andrew’s Cathedral School 2020!

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I am in Teacher ‘Heaven’, my staff are

of the highest quality and provide a

safe and secure educational

environment in which children can

flourish. Any new students will quickly

feel they belong.

What a joyous place our Junior School

is. St Andrew’s Cathedral School has

long been known as the School of

heart in the heart of the city. It is well

known for its happy, calm and friendly

environment enriched by a very strong

focus on positive psychology,

genuinely caring for both the staff and

students’ wellbeing. Our wonderful

school continues to thrive and prosper.

We strive to develop the whole child,

their heart, mind and life. We have

focused on developing their character

through our wellbeing programs which

nurture specific character strengths

based upon our foundational Christian

values. We nurture 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 the greatest

academic growth compared to similar

schools, as measured by NAPLAN and

UNSW ICAS results.

Head of Junior School welcomeWe are keen to develop the Heart, Mind and Life

In 2020 we look forward to many new and innovative opportunities. We will continue to offer broad curriculum options as well as purposeful subject specialisation. We are excited about the introduction of specialist Literacy, Numeracy and Technology Integrators to support our teachers with evidence-based teaching and learning practices. We have a wide range of sporting, camping, musical and drama opportunities which will undoubtedly bring important life development skills to all students involved. It is also the year of the Junior School Musical, which promises to be a wonderful community event.

I pray that the holiday break is restful for all and look forward to seeing each of you at the commencement of the 2020 school year. May God keep you and your families safe over Christmas and ready for a wonderful year of learning, laughing and living in 2020.

Mrs Rhonda Robson

Deputy Head of School (Primary)

Welcome to 2020. I am extremely proud and honoured to oversee this wonderful Junior School under the leadership of Dr John Collier. I truly love my job.

I particularly cherish the opportunity to assist in the development of our most precious resource – children.


St Andrew’s Cathedral Gawura School is a separate school for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Gawura is a wonderful social justice initiative of St Andrew’s Cathedral School. It is largely funded by the Federal Government and is now in it’s 14th year of operation. In 2020 we have 33 students enrolled in Gawura K-6.

Each student undertakes not only academic studies in 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 CAP indigenous elders lead our students through their land and share traditional stories and wisdom from past and present times.

Last year Gawura students from K-12 along with five parents attended a day of cultural learning on Sydney Harbour with the Indigenous crew from Tribal Warrior. The students learnt about life around the harbour prior to European settlement and Elders shared traditional stories as we disembarked on Clark Island. We also toured International Towers at Barangaroo where Aunty Glenda shared stories of this amazing Aboriginal woman.

Wiradjuri language is taught in both the Gawura School and the Junior School, a united language and cultural program designed to better understand our First Nation people.

We are extremely proud of our Gawura School, and we value our productive partnership that exists between our students, staff and parents in both the Gawura School and the Junior School of St Andrew’s Cathedral School.

Mr John Ralph

Head of Gawura

Head of Gawura welcomeGawura is our school within a school


Parent lanyards

Parent Passes will be handed out to parents in the week from the 28 January 2020.

Please bring photo ID and you will be able to utilise your existing lanyard.

New lanyards can be sourced from reception by showing your pass.


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 2020 school year.

We would like all parents and students to have easy access to the information regarding the start of the school year, which 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.

If there are any questions related to the commencement of the year, please do not hesitate to contact the Junior School Reception 02 9009 5442 or [email protected] after 21 January 2020.

Finally, our wonderful P&F will provide a welcome cup of coffee or tea for parents dropping their children off on 28 and 29 January in the Square.

Mrs Rhonda Robson Deputy Head of School (Primary)

Getting off to a great startImportant information for the start of the year

Student commencement datesWeek 1 and 2 important information in 2020

Tuesday 28 January 2020

Kindergarten only Half Day 8.35am – 12pm

All Kindergarten students are to meet in the Foyer of St Andrew’s House between 8.15am and 8.35am. 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 with an 8am-10.30am coffee in Sydney Square.

New parents lanyards will be available from the Ground Floor Sports Centre.

Wednesday 29 January 2020

Kindergarten Half Day 8.35am – 12pm

Parents can bring students straight to the Kindergarten classrooms between 8.15am and 8.35am.

Years 1 - 6 Full Day 8.30am – 3.10pm

Years 1 – 6 are to meet in the Cathedral at 8.30am for an assembly.Parents are welcome to accompany their child, if they wish. There will be a brief welcome to the year and introduction to staff. Students can be picked up at the end of the school day from the Foyer at 3.10pm.

The Association of Parents and Friends (P&F) will be welcoming all new and returning families with an 8am-10.30am coffee in Sydney Square.

New parents lanyards will be available from the Ground Floor Sports Centre.

Thursday 30 January 2020

Kindergarten Half Day 8.35am – 12.00pm

Years 1 - 6 Full Day 8.35am – 3.10pm All students from K-6 are to wear their full sports uniforms.

Friday 31 January 2020

K – 6

Full Day 8.35am – 3.10pm

Pick up in the foyer

Monday 3 February 2020

Full Day K – 6

Wednesday 5 February 2020

Meet the Teacher Evening

Foundation Uniform Store

Holiday hours

Monday 20 - Friday 24 January (9am - 4pm)

Term 1, Week 1 - opening hours

Tuesday 28 - Friday 31 January (8am - 3.30pm)

Term 1, Week 2 - (Regular opening hours)

Monday (8am - 3.30pm)

Wednesday (8am - 3.30pm)

Thursday (8am - 3.30pm)

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

ONLINE APPOINTMENTS ONLY.

www.schoolinterviews.com.au (Event code agd2a)

If you have any questions with regards to your online booking call us on:

02 9286 9547


https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au

2020 term datesTerm dates and holiday dates

Date

Tuesday 21 - Friday 24 January

Monday 27 January

Tuesday 28 January

Wednesday 29 January

Wednesday 8 April

Term 2 Date

Monday 27 April

Tuesday 28 April

Monday 8 June

Friday 26 June

Term 3 Date

Monday 20 - Tuesday 21 July

Wednesday 22 July

Thursday 24 September

Friday 25 September

Term 4 Date

Monday 12 October

Thursday 3 December

Friday 4 December

Term 1

Staff Development Days

Australia Day Holiday (school closed)

Term 1 commences for Kindergarten (8.35am - 12noon)

Term 1 commences for Years 1-6

Term 1 concludes for all students

Term 2 Term 2

Staff Development Day

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)

8.35 – 8.50 Assembly, Fitness

and 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)


and Roll Call

8.50 – 9.20 Class

9.20 – 9.50 Class

9.50 – 10.20 Class

10.20 –10.50 Class

10.50 – 11.00 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)


and 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 – 11.50 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 Choir(Year 3-6)

Library Book Club Choristers Choristers Music Craft (Year 3-6)

Junior Tuned Percussion (Year 4-6)

Infants Choir

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



Afternoon tea Stage 2 Sport







Afternoon session 2.00-2.30 Junior Chapel Band (auditioned)

IPSHA Debating

Chapel weekly (2.40pm)

After School Groups 3.10pm After School Care until 6pm

Homework Club Homework Club Junior Training Strings

ChoristersJunior Chamber Group (invitation only)

Junior String Orchestra

ASSISA Sport Coaching

Musical Rehearsal Music MaestrosJunior Extension Wind and Brass (invitation only)

Junior Band Theatresports

Junior Rock Band (Auditioned)

ISA Debating

Theatresports

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

Grade Leader

Curriculum Coordinator

Deputy Head of Junior School

(Teaching & Learning)


Head of School

Pastoral/wellbeing issues

K-6

Class Teacher

Grade Leader

Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral)


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

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. (See page 5 for the parents lanyards section).

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.

ParentValid 2020

Parent Name

Visiting procedures

Common courtesy

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 the school grounds and/or may be referred to the Head of School.

Media release 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]


Key Staff

Dr John CollierHead of School

9286 9588 [email protected]

Mrs Rhonda RobsonDeputy Head of School (Primary)

9286 9556

[email protected]

Mr Selwyn WuDeputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral)

9009 5442

[email protected]

Mrs Emily EdwardsDeputy Head of Junior School (Teaching)

9009 5442

[email protected]

Junior School Key Contacts

Junior School Reception Junior School Administration

9009 5442 (for all Junior School staff)

[email protected]

Ms Debbie BanksPersonal Assistant to Mrs Rhonda Robson


Mrs Patricia WilliamsonMain School Reception – Ground Floor

9286 9500

[email protected]

Mrs Rosemary Latter Ms Danielle HillierSchool Nurses

9286 9570

[email protected] [email protected]

Mrs Alison MatthewsMusic Department


Key contactsWho and when to make contact

Ms Dorene ChuaAccounts Department

9009 5400

[email protected]

Mrs Larissa Taylor

Uniform Store Manager

9286 9547

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

Mrs Nicole AbbottJunior School Administration and [email protected]

Mrs Deborah BennettTeacher Librarian [email protected]

Mrs Lucy BirtsClassroom Teacher Gifted [email protected]

Mr Jim Boddy Science Teacher Stage 3 [email protected]

Ms Annique Botta PDHPE Teacher [email protected]

Ms Angela Burrell Grade Two TeacherClassroom [email protected]

Dr Kaye ChalwellClassroom Teacher Mathematics [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.


mailto:[email protected]






http://www.campaustralia.com.au




Mr Craig CollierPDHPE [email protected]

Mrs Nicole CotterTeacher [email protected]

Mrs Miriam DalyChristian Education CoordinatorVisual Arts [email protected]

Ms Cathy DangarSpecialised Learning Coordinator [email protected]

Mrs Cathy Doherty Junior School Administration and [email protected]

Mrs Linda DoyleSpecialised Learning, Teacher’s [email protected]

Mr Tony DunseathJunior School Sports and Co-curricular [email protected]

Mr Rhys Finemore Grade Three TeacherClassroom [email protected]

Mrs Katharine GrovesClassroom [email protected]

Mr Andrew HollandClassroom [email protected]

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

Miss Natalie JonesClassroom [email protected]

Mr Nigel KleinveldtSchool Staff [email protected]

Mr Jonathan LarkinClassroom [email protected]

Ms Bronwyn LeeJunior School [email protected]

Mr James LeedowClassroom [email protected]

Mrs Claire Linnett Kindergarten Grade LeaderClassroom [email protected]

Mrs Pam Love Grade Four Leader Classroom [email protected]

Miss Erin McCormicSpecialised Learning [email protected]

Mr Ben MilisMusic and Drama [email protected]

Mrs Susanne MoffattCoordinator of Curriculum [email protected]

Ms Michaela MundenClassroom [email protected]

Mr Daniel MurrayClassroom [email protected]

Mrs Emma NewlingChristian [email protected]

Miss Rebecca NewmanClassroom [email protected]

Mr Matthew NobleClassroom [email protected]

Mrs Harriet O’DonnellClassroom Teacher and SRC [email protected]

Ms Katrina O’Malley Grade Six LeaderClassroom [email protected]

Mrs Jenny Ralph Specialised Learning [email protected]

Mrs Lynn Reddy Grade One LeaderClassroom [email protected]

Mr Tim Ryman Technology [email protected]

Mrs Joy Rohrlach Grade Five LeaderClassroom [email protected]

Mrs Kate RobertsonHead of Music [email protected]

Miss Melanie SharpClassroom [email protected]

Ms Emily SzeClassroom [email protected]

Miss Alix VannyClassroom [email protected]

Mrs Bronwyn WakeJunior School Counsellor and Wellbeing [email protected]

Miss Lucy WhelanClassroom [email protected]

Mrs Suzanne RileySpecialised Learning [email protected]

Mrs Daniela GianniniSpecialised Learning Administration [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/2Cbj5sq

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.

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 before school commences. Look out for your reminder email in January 2020!




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

New link to videos:


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 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.




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

[email protected]

Parent Portal trouble-shooting Why haven’t I got access to log in?

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, please email:

[email protected]

How do I change my password?

If you want to change your password within the parent portal, click ‘reset password’ in the top left corner of the home page.

If you want to change your password from the portal landing page, but do not have a current email or phone number in Edumate, see point 4 - ‘I have my username but didn’t receive an email or SMS’.

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 4 – ‘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.

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How can I change my email address or phone number?

This is the same process as point 4 – ‘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 before school commences. Look out for your reminder email in January 2020!

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

B. 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!

A B


2. 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.

3. 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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4. 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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7. LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITION PLAN UPLOAD

• If your child suffers from a Medical Condition such as anaphylaxis, diabetes, Epilepsy or Asthma, please upload the action plans provided by your Doctor.

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

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

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5. 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.

6. Medical Information

Enter the fields below to update your information, then scroll to access Medical Information.

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• If you need any assistance with UPLOADING YOUR PLANS:

(a) Call the Health Centre on 02 9286 9570

(b) Email us at [email protected]


8. 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.

9. and 10. 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

The growth and nurturing of each student’s sense of wellbeing has always been a vital element of who we are at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, and this year sees a number of exciting changes in the way in which we intentionally develop and focus on this core area within the Junior School.

A key initiative is a designated wellbeing time as a part of the weekly timetable for every class across the Junior School. This allows for the meaningful integration of wellbeing discussion and activities into all our classrooms in a focused and intentional way. Classroom teachers will generally be teaching this wellbeing lesson so that the content and discussion which occur during these lessons can then be referenced and reinforced during other classroom activities. Throughout these lessons we will continue to use the range of wellbeing programs which are already well known to Junior School students, such as Bounce Back, as well as introducing new programs such as the Zones of Regulation, Peacewise kids and URstrong.

In addition, our SACS character strengths will come to life with visual icons which you will see displayed across our classrooms and open spaces, and perhaps you may even notice “strength spotter” stickers stuck on our students and staff as we spot them living out our character strengths through everyday school life.

Individual care and student support continues to be primarily embraced by the classroom teachers who seek to have strong and nurturing relationships with their students.

However, if additional support is required we do have a wonderful network of pastoral care and counselling support available through our grade leaders, specialised and executive staff, as well as our school psychologists.

We look forward to journeying with you and your child in 2020 and our hope is throughout all that we do we recognise the importance of nurturing the whole child; with hearts that love, minds that grow, and lives that give.

Bronwyn Wake

Wellbeing Coordinator K - 6


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

School timesJunior School commences at 8.35am 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 8.35am 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 8.35am 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 hoursThe 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.

Note: Cut off time for orders are 8am on the day required.




http://quickcliq.com.au

General informationLost property, public transport, Opal Cards, Laptops 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 2020 – 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:

apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts

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


Laptops – Years 5 and 6Students will be issued with a new school laptop during the first week of Term 1 2020. For specifications of the new device refer to the Technology section at SACS Connect:

sacsconnect

Search for: ‘Technology at SACS’

The new devices will be set up and managed through the school. Families will no longer need to purchase individual iPads.

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.


http://www.transportnsw.info/school-students

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/

www.transportnsw.info/school-students

www.transportnsw.info/school-students



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

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

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.

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.



General communicationGeneral rules, discipline, school functions and photographs

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 or her 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.




Democracy

Cooperation

Bullying

Anarchy

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• Do the right thing even when no one is watching

• Cooperate to look good

• Be rewarded

• 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


A unique and inspiring educational contextAs educators, the Junior and Gawura School take advantage of our unique context, making the most of the interesting and diverse learning spaces that this context affords. We are able to compare old and new buildings, we have access to art galleries, museums and theatres and we are in close proximity to fields and state of the art sporting facilities such as Cook and Philip pool, Darling Harbour playgrounds, Queens Park, Wentworth Park and the grounds at the University of Sydney. Each of these venues serve to open our students’ eyes to our beautiful city, as well as to the possibilities for the future, at a young age.

High quality teaching and learning

Our approach at St Andrew’s is to balance explicit teaching of necessary and important skills such as phonics, spelling, handwriting, number knowledge, research and information skills, balanced with inquiry and rich tasks. Our students learn skills that then equip them to access problem solving and design tasks. This allows our students to apply their surface learning of skills, to a deeper learning involving understanding and application of their knowledge and skills. We teach our students to work collaboratively with each other and their teachers, to ensure they are equipped to work in a world that demands collaboration, creativity and respect for ideas and people.

Academic trackingIn the Junior School and Gawura School, the teachers collaborate to create a learning program which takes into consideration the learning needs of individual students. This means that extended learning experiences are designed and implemented for those students who are more independent achievers, whilst at the same time, learning experiences are differentiated for those students who need more support in some areas. The flexibility of our Junior School environment allows for such differentiated lessons to take place within each session of the school day.

The best way for educators to understand where students need support, is to regularly conduct standardised pre-assessments and formative assessments to track and

monitor students’ progress. This tracking constantly directs the teaching strategies required and teachers plan learning experiences based on the current needs of their students.

Education is an ever-changing field and at St Andrew’s we endeavour to engage in research-based best practice in education – ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students. We are also mindful that it is through cooperation between parents and the school that best results can be achieved.

Learning support and extensionA team of specialist educators support our teachers in the classroom, as well as through withdrawal groups, to cater for the learning needs of students who require additional support, as well as those needing further extension to meet the demands of the curriculum.

Junior School programQuality teaching and learning programs


Specialised learning Specialised Learning in the Junior School is led by the Primary Coordinator, Ms Cathy Dangar, 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 Student Learning Plans

• 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 (NCCD)

Please contact Ms 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 educationAs 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 are 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 [email protected]). Mrs Birts is supervised by Mrs Emily Edwards, who also has a Masters qualification in Gifted Education. Other staff with specialised Gifted Education qualifications include Rhonda Robson, Kate Robertson, Dr Kaye Chalwell and Miss Emily Sze and Ms Harriet O’Donnell.

ReportingSt 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 CRU organisation and are generally structured around year and gender. These groups are led by the chaplaincy team, Christian staff and Year 13 alumni.

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 themes that foster task-based learning, 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/my feelings etc.

• Countries and nationalities

• Animals and pets

• Foods and drinks

• Sports and leisure activities

• Seasons and weather

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Junior School programMusic

Learning music is very much a part of general school activities at St Andrew’s. Students receive an hour of classroom music per week taught by Orff and Kodaly trained specialists who hold qualifications in music education.

In addition, students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are encouraged to participate in our tuition programme. The majority of students in the Junior School undertake private tuition and the Music Department facilitates this through the running of the program, which sees approximately 40 visiting instrumental and vocal tutors coming to teach students K-12 on a weekly basis.

Students who are learning a string, wind or brass instrument (inside OR outside school) are also encouraged to join our ensemble program through participation in the Training Strings Ensemble, Junior String Orchestra and Junior Band. Extension groups for students who play at a higher standard are also run as needed. Students of an advanced ability are also welcome to request consideration to participate in 7-12 ensembles.

Singing lessons are available to students from Year 5 onwards, based on tutor availability. Students who undertake singing lessons should also participate in our Junior Choir.

A range of performance opportunities exist throughout the school year, from weekly Music Maestros concerts through to lunchtime concerts, stage concerts, soirees, Showcase and our Junior Ensembles Concert.

Junior School ensembles

• Junior Choir (Years 3-6)

• Junior String Orchestra

• Junior Band

• Junior Tuned Percussion (Years 4-6, piano or mallet percussion players only)

• Junior Chapel Band (Stage 3, auditioned)

• Junior Training Strings

• Infants Choir

• Music Maestros Concert (not a regular commitment)

• 3-6 Music Craft (paid class)

• K-2 Music Craft (paid class)

• Chamber Group (by invitation only)

• Wind and Brass Extension Group (by invitation only)

• Rock Band (auditioned)

All music information can be found on the Parent Portal site, in the performing arts forms area under Music.

For further information, please contact [email protected]


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 K-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.

Kindergarten has a day out at Centennial Park and Wild Play. 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.

Each camp is run by the school’s own outdoor education staff.

SportOur Kindergarten to Year 6 sport program focuses on the development of fundamental movement skills. It aims to build on the programs offered in previous years, utilising various facilities in the school and city for both summer and winter. This is highlighted by our K-2 program exploring gymnastics and swimming programs during the year, providing the students with a skillset that will serve them well in future physical activity.

We are part of ASISSA (an inter-school sporting association) for students in Years 4-6 to compete against other schools on a weekly basis in seasonal sports. Through our interschool sport program, students learn less tangible skills, such as resilience, team work and humility in a safe and supportive environment.

Within the interschool competition, St Andrew’s Junior School has a fine reputation for sporting success and attitude, which is reflected in each student’s skill development, enthusiasm, encouragement of others and conduct. All sports, competitive and non-competitive, are fully supervised throughout the afternoon.

There are three major school carnivals during the year. All students (Years 3-6) are expected to participate at the school’s swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals. There are opportunities for students to represent St Andrew’s at ASISSA carnivals and at NSW Combined Independent School level.


Term 1 dates

Thursday 30 January

Thursday 6 February

Tuesday 11 February

Thursday 13 February



Thursday 6 March

Thursday 13 March

Thursday 20 March

Thursday 27 March

Thursday 3 April

Term 2 dates

Thursday 30 April

Thursday 4 May

Thursday 7 May

Thursday 14 May

Thursday 21 May

Thursday 28 May

Thursday 4 June

Thursday 11 June

Thursday 18 June

Thursday 25 June

Year 3

Auskick

Auskick

Swimming Carnival

Auskick

Auskick

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Tennis (NM)

Year 3

Football - skills and games

Cross Country







Athletics skills

Athletics skills

Year 4

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Swimming Carnival

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

ASISSA Boys (Years 4-6)

Football

Cross Country

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

ASISSA (Years 5-6)

Trials/training for ASISSA

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

AFL and Touch Footy

ASISSA Girls (Years 4-6)

Football

Cross Country

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Football

Junior School sport scheduleThursdays, Terms 1 and 2 in 2020Please note on Thursdays Junior School students need to wear full sports uniforms.


Term 3 dates

Thursday 23 July

Thursday 30 July

Thursday 6 August

Thursday 13 August

Thursday 20 August

Thursday 27 August





Term 4 dates

Thursday 15 October

Thursday 22 October

Thursday 29 October

Thursday 5 November

Thursday 12 November



Year 3

Athletics skills

Athletics skills

Athletics Carnival

Netball - skills and games







Year 3

Cricket - skills and games




Tee-ball - skills and games




Touch Footy

Touch Footy

Athletics Carnival

Touch Footy

Touch Footy

Touch Footy

Touch Footy

Touch Footy

Touch Footy

Touch Footy


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

Junior School sport scheduleThursdays, Terms 3 and 4 in 2020


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 one of our Welcome in the Square events.

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, providing regular updates on key school news and events. The Head of School update is a standing agenda item once a term and presents parents with the opportunity for direct engagement with Dr Collier and senior staff on matters of education, welfare or school infrastructure. The P&F also regularly arranges specific presentations on topics of community interest from staff or invited guests and it is a good opportunity to stay informed about changes in the educational environment. The P&F meetings are open and informal opportunities to engage with the school and benefit most from a wide range of thoughts and contributions, so participation is strongly encouraged.

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

Mrs Helen Carson P&F President

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 2020

Association of

Parents & FriendsSt Andrew’s Cathedral School


Term 1 dates Term 1 events

Tuesday 28 - 29 January P&F Welcome in the Square

Tuesday 18 February P&F Presents - Wine and Cheese Welcome

Wednesday 19 February OAA Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 10 March P&F General Meeting

Friday 13 March Gawura Cocktail Evening

Saturday 14 March Kirrikee Picnic Day

Friday 20 March Summer Sport Celebration

Thursday 26 - 28 March Jane Eyre

Wednesday 8 April Junior School Easter Hat Parade


Friday 8 May Mothers’ Day Welcome in the Square

Tuesday 12 May P&F Presents

Saturday 16 May Gala Dinner

Tuesday 2 June P&F General Meeting

Friday 5 June Junior School Grandparents’ Day

Tuesday 9 June Secondary School Grandparents’ Day

Tuesday 23 June Showcase

Thursday 25 June NAIDOC Celebration

Friday 26 June Gala Day


Wednesday 22 July P&F Winter Welcome in the Square

Tuesday 11 August P&F Presents

Friday 21 August Junior School Book Parade

Friday 28 August Winter Sports Dinner

Friday 4 September Fathers’ Day Welcome in the Square

Friday 4 September OAA 135th Anniversary Dinner

Tuesday 8 September P&F General Meeting

Thursday 17 September StartUp Finale

Friday 25 September Valedictory Assembly


Tuesday 27 October P&F Presents

Saturday 7 November P&F Food and Wine with Christmas Market

Thursday 12 November Friends of SACS and Gawura Thank You

Tuesday 17 November P&F AGM & General Meeting

Friday 20 November Year 6 Graduation

Friday 27 November P&F Bye Bye Blue

Tuesday 1 December Evening of Celebration and Prize-giving

Community events for 2020

SACS school foundationOverview, Gawura Scholarship Fund

Overview

The SACS Foundation’s aim is to anticipate and provide for the funding needs of the students of St Andrew’s Cathedral School and Gawura, now and in the future, over and above what is provided by school fees and government grants.

The Foundation actively manages a portfolio of investments and undertakes fundraising for specific purposes including:

• The Gawura Scholarship Fund

• The SACS Building Fund, and the

• The Heath Bursary Fund

It is also a member of the Australian Sports Foundation, allowing donations to sports projects to be tax deductible.

To achieve this, the Foundation actively involves the wider SACS community in a variety of initiatives and events including annual giving, Giving Days, trivia nights, Gala dinners and cocktail evenings. The generosity of the wider community benefits the students of SACS and Gawura significantly and is greatly appreciated by both schools.

For more information on the SACS Foundation, please visit the school website at www.sacs.nsw.edu.au

For more information on Gawura or the variety of ways you can assist, please contact Catherine Gunning, Gawura Fundraising & Foundation Development Manager at: [email protected]

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

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The Gawura Scholarship Fund

The Gawura Scholarship Fund educates

local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

children at our school within a school,

Gawura, located inside the St Andrew’s

Cathedral Junior School. It also pays for

Gawura Secondary Scholarships for

those students who choose to join

the mainstream St Andrew’s

Cathedral School in Year 7.

Gawura has been operating for 13 years

and is St Andrew’s Cathedral School’s

contribution to the national

reconciliation agenda.

Gawura employs nine Indigenous staff

members. In 2020 Gawura has 33

students in deliberately small class

groups where students are taught

numeracy and literacy intensively for

fifty per cent of each day, with language

and culture woven into every aspect of

learning. Students have a ‘buddy class’ in

the Junior School for their other

lessons, and have weekly Wiradjuri

lessons. Wiradjuri language is also taught

in the Junior School.

Gawura helps our students overcome

barriers and their socio-economic

disadvantage and enriches the lives of

the whole SACS community. Students

live in areas including Redfern,

Woolloomooloo, Glebe and Pyrmont.

Students travel to and from school each

day on a bus donated by supporters.

Gawura has strong ties to our families

and the local communities and without

the active support of parents,

grandparents, aunties and uncles,

children would not be actively taking

up the opportunities that being a

part of this unique school provides.

Donations to support our students

come from individual donors,

corporates and foundations.

Funding does not come from SACS

school fees, but support through

donations, volunteering or assistance

with fundraising by SACS families is

more than welcomed.


SACS Building Fund

This provides an importance source of funding for capital projects. It plays a pivotal role in maintaining and improving school facilities. We appreciate the generosity of families who donate to the Building Fund when paying their fees. This provides the school with the financial security to continually revitalise the school campus. All donations to the building fund are tax-deductible.

Projects that the Building Fund has supported in recent years include the new science laboratories in Senior College, the new Sports Centre in St Andrew’s House, and the upcoming development of Upper Chapter House into an exciting performing arts space. We look forward to the complete transformation of this beautiful heritage building by mid-2020.

We appreciate the generosity of families who donate to the Building Fund when paying their fees

Heath Bursary Fund

This fund was created to support SACS families who have been impacted by dreadful circumstances such as serious illness, life-changing accidents, bereavements or other tragedies that severely disrupt family life. It is recognised that at this time, it is more important than ever for a child to continue to be part of the nurturing school community that has been a constant in their life.

The fund raises money to help these families by providing fee relief to ensure that a child’s education and school life at SACS can continue when trauma surrounds them. We are grateful to the generosity of our wider community, that continues to support our families with their donation. All donations are tax-deductible.

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 can be made through the Australian Sports Foundation. This allows our donations to be tax-deductible and support the development of sports across all grades, sports and students. The intention is to direct funds to create a strong sports program for the students.

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


HessianP&F

Become involved in our SACSCommunityOur wider community

At SACS we enjoy lifelong relationships with our community. Our parents are welcomed and supported by the Association of Parents and Friends. Our students (Andreans) graduate and become our Old Andreans, supported by their Association (OAA). Our parents of graduates become our Hessians. All three groups contribute to our vibrant, friendly and caring community.

Ways you can become involved

• Attend events

• Join the P&F

• Become a class or year convenor

• Help out at MakerSpace on Friday afternoons

• Career mentoring for students

• Become a mentor in the StartUp entrepreneurial program

• Scribe or read for exams

• Provide literacy and numeracy assistance for students

• Volunteer to help at school events, sports barbecues, drama performances, in the library, Uniform Shop, and with knitting.

In whatever way you decide to become involved at SACS, we are looking forward to you becoming part of our community. If there is any way I can be of assistance, please drop me a line.

Lyn Jarvis Director of Community Engagement [email protected]

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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