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Kyilla Primary School

 
 

 

 Kyilla Primary School 
 Selkirk Street 
 North Perth WA 6006 
 Telephone 08 9444 1828 
 Fax 08 9242 4002 
 email kyilla@kyilla.iinet.net.au 
 http://www.yesco.com.au/kyilla/index.htm 
 

 

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WELCOME

 
  Welcome to Kyilla Primary School. We look forward to a fruitful and happy relationship with you during the time your children attend Kyilla Primary School. We need your support and involvement to help form a strong educational partnership.
This booklet has been prepared to provide information to you about Kyilla Primary School. The information is relevant for the whole year, so it is important you keep the booklet in a safe place for future reference.
Features of Kyilla include:
a focus on children and their learning.
high academic achievements.
a supportive, caring environment.
welcomed inclusion of parents as partners.
each child's needs are catered for and recognised.
a friendly, experienced staff.
innovative teaching.
a whole-school focus on development of self esteem.
specialist art and music programs.
talented and gifted program for all students. (Many children attend extension courses.)
involvement of families.
 

 

CURRICULUM

 
  Teachers at Kyilla promote student-centred learning across eight learning areas.

The Arts.

The Kyilla choir and recorder group participate in a number of music festivals each year; many of Kyilla's instrumental music students gain secondary scholarships to specialist music schools.
An art exhibition of all students' work is held annually.

Health and Physical Education.

The program is based on development of fundamental movement skills through fun and participation.

Technology and Enterprise.

A new learning area, where children create new products to fulfil a need.

Languages Other Than English:

Pre-primary - Year 2 learn Italian
Years 3 - 7 will begin Italian classes next year.

Society and Environment.

The focuses are respect for others, co-operation and caring for our environment.

English.

All English learning is based on First Steps teaching. Literacy skills are given high focus at Kyilla.

Science.

Science is based on children discovering scientific principles through hands-on activities, investigations and experiments.

Mathematics.

The focuses are development of basic mathematical skills and problem solving abilities. A special focus area for Kyilla.
 

 

TIMES

 
  Children MUST be at school by 8.45 a.m.
School commences at 8.45 a.m.
Lunch 12.15 p.m.
School commences after lunch 1.00 p.m.
School finishes 3.05 p.m.
The school is opened for pupils at 8.30 a.m., and parents are strongly urged to adhere to this starting time.
Pupils are not expected at school before 8.30 a.m., except on special occasions when pupils will be informed by note.
Children who are at school before 8.30 a.m., must have a note from parents/guardians explaining the reasons for early arrival, and must sit in the undercovered area.
 

 

CALENDAR

 
  A calendar is sent home at the beginning of each term detailing events happening during the term. These include assemblies, newsletter dates, excursions, P. & C. meetings, School Management Council meetings and School Development Days.
It is very useful to keep this calendar in a prominent place at home for frequent referral. 		 

 

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

 
  An Out of School Care Centre is operated adjacent to North Perth Primary School. Children from Kyilla Primary School are able to use the centre.
A bus leaves Kyilla Primary School each day at 3.10 p.m., to transport children to the centre. For further enquiries, telephone the North Perth Out of School Centre on 9328 6137. 		 

 

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

 
  Before School Care is available by contacting 9328 6137.  

 

YEAR ONE

 
  YEAR ONE - Full Time Attendance.
Full time attendance will commence as from the first day at school, Monday 5th February, 2001.
Immunisation Note:
When children are five years of age, they need the following immunisation:
Combined diphtheria-tetanus vaccine (CDT),
Sabin vaccine booster against Polio and
Measles vaccine.

Children should be fully immunised before starting school.
Please present immunisation card on enrolment.
These must be sighted with Birth Certificates. 		 

 

NEW ADMISSIONS

 
  All children enrolling in Years 1 to 7 must present immunisation cards.
Pre Primary children must present a Birth Certificate or Extract.
 

 

CROSS WALK

 
  The cross walk in Charles Street is attended from 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. each morning and from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. each afternoon.  

 

FEES

 
  There are three separate school fees.
Every effort has been made to keep these to a minimum.
1. Amenities Fees.
These are used to purchase items, over and above those provided through Ministry funds, such as, sport equipment, library books, music equipment, art/craft materials etc. The purchase of these items greatly enriches your child's educational program.
One Child $ 9.00
Two Children $17.00
Three or more children $24.00

2. Excursions.
During the year, we take the children out on many worthwhile educational visits, as well as having special activities brought into the school.
A single charge of $40.00 per child is made for the whole years' excursions. Parents may choose to pay for each excursion as it arises, but it is requested that excursion fees are pre-paid at the beginning of the school year to assist school planning of quality educational excursions.

3. Swimming.
It is this school's policy that all children will attend swimming lessons. The lessons are held at Beatty Park. For Years 2-7 there are nine (9) swimming lessons from Monday 26th February to Friday 9th March, 2001. Note: Monday 5th March is a Labour Day Holiday. The cost per day is $2.50 - ($1.30 entry and $1.20 bus).
Total cost of nine swimming lessons at $2.50 is $22.50.
Our Swimming Carnival will be held at Inglewood Swimming Pool on Thursday afternoon, 15th March, 2001 for Years 2 to 7 only. Cost of the swimming carnival is $2.50. The total cost of swimming lessons and the swimming carnival is $25.00 for Years 2 - 7 only.

Year 1 and Pre-primary will be attending swimming lessons during Term 4.
The cost for these lessons (10 for Year 1 and 8 for Pre-primary) will be advised before the end of Term 3.
Please see enclosed, a list of charges for each child, for you to use when paying the above.
If camps are organised, they will be charged separately, after parents of relevant students have been notified.
It is school policy, that after the initial amounts have been paid, there will be NO FURTHER REQUEST for money for any normal school excursion.
If payment in one instalment is impossible, please see the Principal or Registrar to make alternative arrangements for payment.
When making payment, secure the money in an envelope with your child's name and year on it to be handed into the class teacher, mornings only. Please tender correct money as change is not available. If paying by cheque, please pay to Kyilla Primary School.
 

 

NEWSLETTERS

 
  Newsletters are sent home to parents each fortnight on a Wednesday commencing second week of first term.  

 

REPORTS

 
  These are issued at the end of each semester in June (or early July) and December each year.
Information regarding distribution of reports will be outlined in the newsletter.
Portfolios of work/tests are discussed at the end of Semester 1.
Face to face interviews are held with parents at the end of Semester 1 with reports distributed. 		 

 

REGISTRAR'S HOURS

 
  The school registrar's hours are 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., each day.  

 

MESSAGES

 
  Please do not ring the school for messages to be passed on to your child unless it is urgent.  

 

UNIFORM

 
  It is a School Management Council decision that the standard of dress at Kyilla School is the school uniform, because it is the most reasonable way to neatly dress a child.
It also encourages school pride.
If for any reason the uniform is not worn, neat conservative and socially acceptable clothing must be worn. Children in an unacceptable standard of dress will not be taken on excursions. Students representing the school in educational, cultural or sporting activities are expected to be in school uniform.
The school uniform is as follows:
Gold T shirt or Club shirt
Royal blue skirt/shorts/trousers
Royal blue tracksuit with logo on top
Gym shoes or sandals
Hat
It is school policy that all children wear hats outside every day. The school has a 'NO HAT NO PLAY IN THE SUN' policy as a health precaution. Sunscreen is the responsibility of the parents.
All articles of clothing should have your child's name on them.
The following items can be purchased from the school at 8.30 a.m. every Friday.
Club shirts/T shirts
School Bags
Hats and Caps
Logos
A royal blue tracksuit is the winter uniform. These can be purchased from local stores or through the school by ordering on designated days. These days will be advertised in the newsletters. 		 

 

P & C ASSOCIATION

 
  The P. & C. Association meets regularly at the school on the second Monday of each month. Meeting dates will be in the school calendar and newsletters.  

 

BOOK AND STATIONERY LISTS

 
  Parents are asked to supply necessary school books and stationery. A list is supplied for each year, Pre-primary to Year seven. All the items are available from commercial suppliers.
Parents may order requirements through the school. Order forms will be sent home for perusal and to be returned to the school. The suppliers make up each individual order and these are available from the school before Term 1 commences.
Please note: The school receives a commission on all orders placed with the supplier. 		 

 

CARS IN SCHOOL GROUNDS

 
  For safety reasons, the ONLY reason for parents to bring their car into the school ground, is to pick up a child who is unable to walk to the car outside the grounds. Under no circumstances, are cars to be brought into the school grounds.

PARKING

Parking in streets around Kyilla School is controlled. All parents, friends, grandparents who pick up children from Kyilla by car, need to take careful note of the parking signs, to avoid danger and the possibility of being fined. Please do not park in the school bus bay. 		 

 

DENTAL VAN

 
  Free dental treatment is available to all children. The van services several schools in our area and calls at Kyilla once or twice during the year. The roster is determined on work load. Parents can attend the van no matter where it is located, including the school holidays. The van's mobile telephone number is 0498 926 794. Please note that you will be charged STD rates.  

 

CANTEEN

 
  The school runs a canteen, the profits of which are used for school needs.
The canteen is run by a group of parent helpers on a roster. This volunteer help is very much appreciated, for without them, the canteen could not run. If you wish to volunteer, please talk to helpers on any day that you are in the canteen area.
We believe schools should set an example in good foods, so we only stock appropriate lines. Any changes to the menu must be approved by the parent body through the P. & C. Association.
Lunch orders must be placed between 8.30 to 8.45 a.m. each day. Canteen purchases are available at 12.30 p.m.
 

 

SAFETY HOUSE SCHEME

 
  The scheme has been in operation since 1985 and children are regularly reminded of its function.
A map of Safety Houses is displayed in our library. For additional volunteer homes or information, contact Mrs. Liz Dempsey-Lees on 9444 4278. 		 

 

 
 

CHILDREN NOT TO LEAVE SCHOOL

Under no circumstances, are children to leave school without a teacher's permission. This permission will only be given if your child has a note, or if you contact the teacher personally. Please take note of this as a refusal to allow your child to leave school can cause unnecessary inconvenience. 		 

 

NOTES FOR ABSENCES

 
  The Education Act requires that a written explanation is sent to the school for each absence.
Sickness or medical appointments are usually the only acceptable reasons for children being absent. 		 

 

SIGN IN - SIGN OUT BOOK

 
  During school instruction hours, children needing to leave the school premises must be signed out in the above book kept in the reception area by parents/guardians. On return or if late to school, students need to be signed back in.
This is to ensure that all students can be accounted for in case of emergencies. Please also inform the class teacher if taking students out of school. 		 

 

KYILLA PARK

 
  The area is physically attached to the school and is used by classes to suit, but children are not permitted there in school time unless they are directly supervised.  

 

INTERVIEWS

 
  Your child's teacher is more than willing to discuss your child's progress at any time. If you wish to speak to your child's teacher, please make an appointment through the principal by telephoning 9444 1828.  

 

LIBRARY

 
  Over the last few years, the school library has developed as a vital part of your child's learning program. To continue this service, it is absolutely vital that we have some parental assistance in the day-to-day running of the library. The sorts of activities done by parents include checking books in and out, replacing books on to shelves, cataloguing books, repairing and covering books etc.
If you can help, please contact the school library or the Principal. 		 

 

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

 
 
Chicken Pox has an incubation period of 14 to 21 days. It is infectious from the day before the rash appears to when the rash heals. Symptoms include a red spotty blister rash, with scabs, mainly on the torso. Children should not return to school until all scabs are healed.

Measles has an incubation period of 7 to 21 days and is infectious 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. Symptoms include discharge for the eyes and nose, red patches behind ears and on the chest and white spots in the mouth. Children should not return to school until the rash fades.

A new measles control program was begun in 1990 by the Western Australian Health Department. In this program, contacts who are under 12 years of age and have no immunity to measles should be excluded from school for 13 days after exposure. (Immunisation can be performed up to three (3) days after exposure, in which case a Certificate of Vaccination will allow readmission).

Rubella-German Measles has an incubation period of 9 to 21 days. Period of communicability: From 3 days before to at least 4 days after the onset of symptoms of rash. Children should not return to school until at least 4 days after on set of rash.

Mumps is a viral infection characterised by fever and swelling and tenderness of the salivary glands. Mumps can be infectious 2 to 3 days before and during duration of swelling. Children are excluded from school until 14 days from on set.

Glandular Fever develops over 5 to 14 days and is not infectious. It is recognised by swollen glands in the whole body, fever, sore throat and abdominal pains. Children should not return to school until clinically well.

School Sores are a bacterial infection, transmitted by direct contact and children should remain at home until all sores are healed.

Ring Worm is a fungus infection transmitted by direct contact. Children must stay home until completely healed.

Vomiting before school, should keep a child at home for the day.

Vaccinations are necessary.
 

 

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

 
  Schools are required by legislation to have a decision making group comprised of principal, teaching staff and parents. At Kyilla, this group is known as the School Management Council.

The major operations of this group are outlined in a Constitution which is available at school for all parents to read. With regard to the above document, the major functions of the School Management Council are:
1. To help set the Vision, Ethos and Purpose Statement and Performance Indicators.
2. To review school performance in priority areas.
3. To help set the school Priorities.
4. To endorse the Resource Allocation as outlined in the school budget.
The Kyilla School Management Council has been involved in this process since September, 1992.
School Planning is in the interests of all parents, pupils and staff. Your interest and appropriate involvement is welcomed. Parent nominations for the School Management Council are called for at the P. & C. Annual General Meeting.
You are always welcome to approach the school for further information.
 

 

SCHOOL PLANNING

 
  Over the past few years, there has been a trend to take school planning away from central office and place it into schools.

The school planning process operates as follows:
1. All schools must have a stated purpose indicating why the institution exists. The Kyilla School Purpose Statement is:
All Kyilla Primary School students will develop to their fullest potential effective cognitive, physical, social and creative skills and attitudes, to enable them to participate positively in society.
In addition, the Kyilla School Community collaborated to create a School Vision and School Ethos which are:
Kyilla's Vision: Children, their families and the staff working together to create better futures, through the joy of learning.
Kyilla's Ethos: Learning which is: student centred and developmental: Flexible, relevant and practical: and stimulating and fun in a community of learners.
Innovative teaching which: recognises the individual; focuses on life-long learning; and provides a balance of experiences.
Maintaining an environment that is: safe and supportive; caring and respectful; and active and involving.

2. From the purpose statement we are able to draw a number of Outcomes which are a general list of statements to help a school check if its Purpose Statement is being met. That is, the performance indicators are subsets of the overall school purpose. Kyilla School's Performance Outcomes are noted as follows:
The success of Kyilla Primary School in fulfilling its purpose will be indicated by the extent to which:
1. Students use language to understand, develop and communicate ideas and information and interact with others
2. Students select, integrate and apply numerical and spatial concepts and techniques
3. Students recognise when and what information is needed, locate and obtain it from a arrange of sources and evaluate, use and share it with others
4. Students select, use and adapt technologies
5. Students describe and reason about patterns, structures and relationships in order to understand, interpret, justify and make predictions
6. Students visualise consequences, think laterally, recognise opportunity and potential and are prepared to test options
7. Students understand and appreciate the physical, biological and technological world and have the knowledge and skills to make decision in relation to it
8. Students understand their, geographic and historical contexts and have the knowledge, skills and values necessary for active participation in Australian life
9. Students interact with people and cultures other than their own and are equipped to contribute to the global community
10. Students participate in creative activity of their own and understand and engage with the artistic, cultural and intellectual work of others
11. Students value and implement practices that promote personal growth and well being
12. Students are self-motivated and confident in their approach to learning and are able to work individually and collaboratively
13. Students recognise that everyone has the right to feel valued and be safe, and, in this regard, understand their rights and obligations and behave responsibly.
3. Each year, the school will review its performance to find how well it is operating. It will collect data from many sources (e.g. teacher records and school wide tests) and from this data will make decisions about where it might put extra effort and where it will maintain effort at usual levels. The measurement of the school's performance is called its Management Information System.
4. From the data collected from the Management Information System, the school chooses areas it will target for extra effort and resources for a given period. These areas are called Priorities. Parents will duly be informed about these during each year.
5. These priorities are subject to Plans giving specific detail about how the priorities will be organised.
6. Once the Plans have been developed, resources must be allocated in the form of the school budget. This budget should reflect the need for extra resources to be directed to the major priorities where appropriate.
7. Even though the school has noted some specific priorities, this does NOT mean that any of the normal operations of a school will be reduced. Schools will function as they always have and policy and planning in all areas is ongoing every year. 		 























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