BREAKFAST CLUB
Our Breakfast Club operates every morning from 8:20am to 8:40am at no cost to families and with limited supervision. We value the support of this program offered by Banjo's New Norfolk and Woolworths New Norfolk.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
The Prep – Year 6 Curriculum is based on the Australian Curriculum. Click here for more information from the Australian Curriculum website. The Australian Curriculum sets out what all young people should be taught and the expected learning outcomes through the achievement standards.
Birth – 5 year olds is based on the Early Years Framework click here to view the DECYP Early Years Framework website. EYLF describes the principles, practices and outcomes that support and enhance young children's learning from birth to five years of age, as well as their transition to school.
ENROLMENT
Enrolment forms are available from the school office.
Our dedicated staff look forward to working with you as partners on your child's educational journey.
EXCURSIONS
At the beginning of each school year, parents are required to sign a validation form giving permission for teachers to take students on local excursions as part of the classroom curriculum. For certain excursions, additional parental authorisation is necessary, and students will not be able to participate if the required forms are not submitted.
LAUNCHING INTO LEARNING
Launching into Learning (LIL) takes place at Fairview Primary School every Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. These sessions are designed for children from birth to 4 years old and must be attended with a parent or guardian.
Pre-Kinder sessions will begin in Term 3 for students enrolled in Kindergarten for the upcoming year.
LEVIES
Current school levy charges are:
- Kindergarten - $150 per year
- Prep to Year 2 - $200 per year
- Year 3 to Year 6 - $230 per year
Families who qualify for the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) are not required to pay a levy.
LIBRARY
Students are encouraged to make use of our library and are expected to take care of the books they borrow. Please remember to return books regularly.
PARENT SUPPORT
We encourage community involvement in our school.
All volunteers must have a valid WWVP card and have completed the Mandatory Safeguarding online training. For assistance with this process, please speak to our office staff.
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
The School Association meet twice a term. It provides parents and community members an opportunity to be involved in supporting the school and the issues important to the school. We have an active fundraising committee and welcome new ideas and participation.
SCHOOL BUS
For information on bus transport options, please contact the school office. Currently, we have buses operating from Ouse, Plenty, and Black Hills/Magra.
SPORT
Our school hosts a variety of events including swimming, athletics, and cross-country carnivals. From these events, students are selected to represent the school at the Inter-school and Champions’ Carnivals organized by the Southern Primary Schools Sport Association.
Student and Sports Leaders also run casual sporting activities during recess and lunchtime, offering all students the chance to participate and have fun.
All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 take part in regular PE lessons and a daily physical exercise program.
Additionally, our school holds a House Competition in athletics, cross-country, and swimming, with the following school houses: Algona (Red), Yarramundi (Yellow), and Jinabyne (Green).
SUPPORT SERVICES
The school provides a wide range of services to support students and their families, including School Health Nurse, School Psychologist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, and Support Teachers.
For a referral to any of these services, please speak with your child's teacher or a member of the Senior Staff.
SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAM
The Swimming and Water Safety Program is held annually for all Year 3, 4, and 5 students, as well as selected Year 6 students.
We also offer a water orientation program for Kindergarten to Year 2 students, depending on available funding.
UNIFORM
Uniform items are stocked at the school and are available from the school office during office hours 8:30am to 3:30pm.
School hats are a requirement for both Term 1 and 4.
Year 6 students are offered an opportunity to help design and purchase a grade 6 leavers top to celebrate their final year of primary school.
SCHOOL TIMES
Start of Day - 8.50am
Recess - 10.55am - 11.25am
Lunch - 12.55pm - 1.25pm
End of Day - 2.45pm
