PARENTS HUB
2024 Victorian School Holidays and Term Dates
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GET READY FOR SCHOOL
Uniform
Caulfield Junior College has a compulsory school uniform. The School Council has a policy that all students must wear school uniform. Wearing school uniform assists in developing the culture of the school, unified identity and maintaining a good public image. School uniform is also cost effective and our supplier is PSW in Ormond. All uniforms have the school logo and are for both girls and boys. School hats can be purchased from the office, throughout the school year.
Footwear
Students need to wear shoes that will allow them to run and participate in sport activities. Shoes that are non slip and protect the ends of toes from stubbing need to be worn. Leather school shoes or sneakers are preferred items of footwear.
Thongs, open toed sandles or shoes without ankle support are not appropriate school footwear.
Hair
For safety reasons and to prevent headlice infestation it is recommended that below collar length hair is tied back. It also can be difficult and distracting to work or participate in sport when hair interferes with vision.
School Bag
A school bag that is large enough to fit take home books, lunch, water bottle and other items of interest that your student wishes to bring is an essential item. A note of caution: choose a school bag that is a suitable size for your child. Bags need to be large enough to fit an A3 size book and a lunch box. Caulfield Junior College bags are available for purchase from PSW.
Special Circumstances
A change of underclothes for those students who may still have the occasional "accident" should be sent to school and kept in a side pocket of their school bag. However, if a change of clothes can not be found in the bag, the school nurse has spares which are labelled ‘CJC’. We ask that these be
Hats and Sunscreen
Caulfield Junior College is a Sun Smart School, we recommend wearing a protective sun hat and applying sunscreen from August 15 to April 30. Hats are compulsory in term 1 and 4. School hats can be purchased from the school office and PSW. It is suggested that sunscreen is applied at home prior to arrival at school. Students are permitted to apply sunscreen throughout the day when supplied by parents. Teachers are not able to apply sunscreen to students but will remind the students to put the sunscreen on before each play time.
Art Smock
An art smock is preferred for use during art/craft activities to protect clothing. Remember many of the materials used in these sessions cannot be removed from clothing eg: food dyes and some paints. A plastic art smock may be purchased from PSW. Keep it in your child’s bag all the time as the teacher may do art activities in the classroom and it is useful to have it easily accessible.
Library Bag
For new students a vinyl satchel/library bag is on the Student Learning Requirements. This satchel is also used for take home readers and is available through the school office for $10.00. This sturdy bag will last your student until Year 6.
Swimming Gear
As part of its comprehensive sports programme, Caulfield Junior College offers an intensive water familiarisation and swimming programme. On days when this programme is running, students will need to bring swimmers, cap, goggles and a towel to school in a bag. It is also useful for students to wear the swimmers under their uniforms on the day to save time, and to pack a plastic bag to put wet swimmers in at the end of the session. Swimming bags and swimming caps featuring the Caulfield Junior College logo can be purchased from the school office.
Please label all personal belongings such as clothing, lunch boxes, drink bottles and school bags. Ensure your child knows where the item is labelled
Bring Your Own Device (Grade 3 and 4)
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PARENTS COMMITTEE
CJC’s Parents Committee (PC) is your opportunity to become involved in your child's school, help build our community, improve school facilities and act as a positive role model for your children.
Although all parents have the opportunity throughout the year to volunteer and submit ideas to the PC, it is primarily run by a core group of volunteers that meet regularly to plan socialising and fundraising events as well as run some important services at CJC.
Please meet our fantastic parents committee. Click here
- You can contact the PC at : CaulfieldjuniorPC@gmail.com
ABSENCES, LATE ARRIVALS AND
EARLY DEPARTURES
Absences
Parents and guardians can access the Parent Portal through Compass. From the Student Profile of your child, click on the 'Attendance' tab. Choose from a list of attendance explanations, add absence notes (past and future). Please enter your child’s absence before the beginning of the school day (9am).
However, if your child is marked as “unexplained absence” on the morning roll and you haven’t entered an explanation, you will receive a text on your mobile phone AT approximately 10.15am prompting you to login to Compass and justify your child’s absence.
If you think that your child is at school and you receive a text message reporting an absence, please contact the school office immediately on (03) 9509 6872.
Late Arrivals and Early Departures
A kiosk, which is linked to Compass is set up at the office window to electronically sign your child:
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In when they arrive after 9am
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Out when they depart prior to 3.30pm
Please note that in compliance with the Department of Education and Training Victoria, a parent or guardian must be present to sign the students in and out as it is our duty of care to ensure that the students do not enter or leave the school grounds unaccompanied during school hours.
If you have any query regarding this procedure, please call the school office on
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Why ‘One to One Personal Device Program’?
● Promotes 21st century skills/best practice for all students grades 3 to 6, allowing for a greater level of connection and understanding of the world.
● Enhanced IT curriculum content - STEM, Inquiry, Literacy, Numeracy, Arts.
● Consistent device performance for all students.
● Endorsed by School Council.
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BRING YOUR OWN DESIGNATED DEVICE GRADE 3/4 - 2024
LUNCH ORDERS
Take the hassle out of healthy lunches with Beaver's Tail. Beaver's Tail delivers fresh lunches to your school daily. Order from a selection of healthy and affordable lunches and snacks.
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TeamKids
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