*For Kindergarten students, their first day of school will be the 4th February, however, a Personalised Assessment will take place from Monday 31st -Thursday 3rd February - you will be notified of the time and day for your child. School uniform is not required for the Personalised Assessment. 

Prep White (5-day program): Monday-Friday

Prep Rust (3-day program): Monday-Wednesday

Prep Navy (2-day program): Thursday-Friday 

Kindergarten – Year 12: Monday-Friday

The official commencement date for all Kindergarten students is Friday 4 February. This is a full school day.

Students in Prep White (5-day program) commence Monday 31 January

Students in Prep Rust (3-day program) commence Monday 31 January. 

Students in Prep Navy (2-day program) commence Thursday 3 February. 

• Mentor Meeting with Parents: Meetings are arranged between parents and mentors once a term, except in Term 1 where these are replaced by meetings with the class teacher. However, mentors are also always available by appointment should you wish to meet with them. 
• Parent interview with class teachers: Parent interviews for students in Infants take place with your child’s class teacher in Term 1. Online bookings are made at a time convenient to both parties.

Schools of The PARED Foundation are characterised by many features, prominent among these are the personalised system of education, seeking to integrate:

- The pursuit of academic excellence

- The acquisition of life skills

- The development of the student's character

The Personalised Mentoring System, pioneered in Australia by PARED, ensures that each child is helped to be the best person he or she can be. It facilitates the partnership between parents and school, the only way to ensure the children receive a holistic and effective education.

Fostering the development of character means helping students grow in good habits - the virtues -  which each one needs to flourish as a human being. This includes the practice of the virtues such as responsibility, good judgement, resilience and self-control.

The Infants’ Virtues Program teaches our students not just the meaning of these virtues in a theoretical way, but more importantly how they can personally live out these virtues in their study, in the playground, and at home with their families. 

In Kindergarten and Year 1, virtue is taught through the GIVE Program. The program is based on the work of the University of Birmingham, Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtue. 

Students focus on a different virtue every two weeks covering areas such as Kindness, Fairness, Friendship, Community service, Determination, Self-control to name but a few. Each fortnight the virtue that is to be focused on will be published in the newsletter 'Rust and Navy'.

In Prep, virtue is integrated into our daily routines, procedures and programs. Using the virtues taught through the GIVE program in Kindergarten and Year 1, Prep introduces and focuses on these virtues during the teachable moments which arise throughout each day. Each virtue is introduced and focused on through the use of literature, songs, role-play, drama and discussions. 

Together, teachers and mentors encourage the students with this as well.

There are many resources available from the Jubilee Centre if you are interested in learning more about the program. More information can be found at https://www.jubileecentre.ac.uk/

You are encouraged to ask your children about their GIVE lessons and assist them in setting a small goal for the fortnight.

Parents are asked to work closely with their children and guide them through the Virtues Program.

At the core of Tangara and Redfield’s educational philosophy is the conviction that parents are their child’s first and most important educators. Therefore a close and constant link between the school and the parents is essential.  

This link is the child’s personal mentor. The mentor who is a member of staff meets with the child once a fortnight to follow the progress in his or her studies, as well as character, moral and social development. The meetings are informal conversations that help each student grow in self-knowledge, set personal and academic goals, and bring out his or her full potential.

The mentor and parents meet 3 times per year to contribute their own insights about the student’s progress. It is very important that the parents work as a united team and both attend this meeting together. Parents and the mentor prepare for the meeting by noting issues for discussion and identifying areas of growth for the child.  

The mentor system ensures that school and home, work as one. The mentors and teachers are always available by appointment to discuss any concerns that you may have.

Attendance and Family Commitment

As you know from your Enrolment Interview, it is your primary commitment to the school to attend, as a couple, the Key Parent Functions, as well as the parent-mentor interviews which are held three times a year.

At the first Key Parent Function, classroom teachers give details of the curriculum as well as student expectations for the year. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and talk with your child's teacher.

Key Parent Functions are compulsory and are held three times a year. Each Key Parent Function address topical issues which help to keep parents informed and to become better educators of their children.

CLASS PARENTS

At Tangara, each classroom has a set of Class Parents. Their role is to promote family spirit within the School by fostering real friendships amongst the families. They also foster unity and communication between the parents and the School. Moreover, our Class Parents coordinate support for families in need.

Regular home routines and good sleeping habits play a vital part in your child’s progress. Initially, the children may find the day very long and return home fairly tired. Please allow them time for free play and relaxation, limiting extra-curricular activities.

Infants School Years Prep - Year 1

Primary School Years 2 - 6

Daily Hours   8.30 am to 2.50 pm

Recess         10.15 am to 10.30 am

Lunch          12.30pm to 1.30pm

PLEASE BE AWARE OF CHILDREN WITH ALLERGIES AND ANAPHYLAXIS. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL FAMILIES AVOID PEANUTS AND NUTS PRODUCTS IN SCHOOL LUNCH BOXES.

For this reason, the sharing or swapping of food is prohibited.

Library:

Library is once a week. You will need to bring your library books and bags on that day.

Homework:

Our homework books go into pouches and should go home daily.

Diaries:

Diaries have to be taken to and from school each day. Students record their homework in the diary. These need to be been signed by the parents each night. Diaries are a form of communication between home and school.

Tissues:

We always seem to run out of tissues, so please bring a box for the classroom at the beginning of the year.

Birthday Cakes:

If you are having a birthday at school and would like to bring a cake, it is a wonderful idea to have individual small cakes that can be handed out to everyone. We do not have the facility within the classroom to actually cut up the cake.

Toys:

No toys or electronic accessories are to be brought to school

Children are required to wear their full school uniform every day. Regular uniform inspections take place and parents will be advised of incorrect attire. 

The girls in Kindergarten to Year 4 are required to wear the school smock with their winter uniform throughout the school day.  This item is left at school from Monday to Friday and taken home for washing on a Friday afternoon along with the sports hats. 

Please make sure that your child’s sports hat remains at school Monday-Friday and that sunscreen has been applied before school in the warmer months. We adopt a “No hat, play in the shade” policy. 

In the event of wet weather, please ensure your child has a durable hooded raincoat kept in their school bag. Children should not bring umbrellas.

Uniform

The uniform is the professional dress of the student and is therefore worn correctly and with dignity. Students are ambassadors for Tangara at all times and especially outside the school or when visitors are in the School. The students are expected to wear the uniform as it has been designed to be worn.

The complete summer uniform is worn to school in Terms 1 & 4. Blazers are worn to school if it is cold, not jumpers. In winter, the blazer is always worn to and from school as the outer garment. It is compulsory in winter but optional in summer. Jumpers may be worn underneath if it is cold. Hats should be worn in summer and winter. Make sure that your shoes are nicely polished, and that you wear your uniform well.

Sports Uniform

Each class has sport every week.

Students may wear their sports uniform to school on the day their class has sport. In winter they must wear the full tracksuit over their shorts and shirt. In summer they are to wear their shorts and shirts with white socks over the ankles and predominately white sandshoes. If your child has a lunchtime sport they may wear their sports uniform to school. Any after school sport requires the girls to get changed after school

House Caps

Students must have a house cap for sports and play. These are to be worn at lunchtime and recess throughout the year. If you don’t have one, you must spend your time during lunch and break seated in the lunch area.

Labelling

Please make sure that your name is on every piece of your uniform and classroom equipment.

Spare Clothing for Infants

As children adjust to school life, accidents may sometimes occur. It is therefore suggested that a clean pair of underwear and socks be placed in a plastic bag and kept in school bags for the entire year.

Tangara Uniform Shop - For Girls

Hours: Monday 8am to 12pm, Wednesday 8.00am to 4.00pm

New Families: Please make an appointment via email tangara@midford.com.au or phone 97615454

Payment: Cash, Cheque, Credit Card or Eftpos. 

Alterations and mending are available through the Uniform Shop.

Note: The uniform shop carries stocks of items for boys in Prep but not for boys in Kindergarten through to Year 12.

Redfield Uniform Shop - For Boys

Hours: Tuesday 8.00am to 10.30am and 1.00pm to 3.30pm. Other times by appointment. Phone Redfield on 96514066 and ask for the Uniform Shop.

Payment: Eftpos, Visa, Mastercard and cash accepted 

Parents must inform the School of a student's absence from school via the Engage Parent Portal - Absentee Note. This form should be submitted no later than 8.30 am each day to report absences (full day or partial day absences).

You can fill in the Absentee Note here, or once logged into the Engage Parent Portal, click on the 'Websites' tab, and select 'Absentee Note' from the drop-down list.

Families of absentee children will be contacted no later than 11.00 am each day unless they have submitted the Absentee Note. This form is mandatory for absentee school records and is a legal requirement.

If requesting leave for other reasons including holidays, an Application for Extended Leave (Travel) should be submitted or if for an external appointment, an Application for Exemption from School should be submitted.

THESE CONDITIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DURING A PANDEMIC.

Absence from school due to sickness

Children who are ill should not be sent to school (contagious disease, high temperature or vomiting.)

Absence for reasons other than sickness

Holidays outside the normal term breaks will interrupt your child’s academic programme and needs to be considered very carefully.
This is NOT recommended by the school.

Prep students do not require an application form for travel, however, we would appreciate a note in the diary informing us of the dates of leave.

All other students must apply for leave during term time.

Attendance and Punctuality

Punctuality is expected of all students. This involves being present at school in time for the morning assembly at 8:30 am everyday.

In the primary, latecomers are expected to report to the Administration Building with their diaries for stamping. A late note should be presented for an appointment (ie. dental, speech therapy ) or alternative arrangement on the day.

In Infants, the students are to go to the office if they are late, before going to the classroom.

Leaving school during school hours

The school must be notified of any appointments that require your child’s early departure. This can be done by sending a note in your child’s diary.

Students must be signed out at the front office before leaving.

Health Issues

In case of sickness

Should your child be unwell during the school day, we will monitor her carefully and will call you should the need arise. It is therefore imperative that contact numbers are updated regularly and that an emergency plan is in operation. Please make the teachers aware if your child is upset or feeling unwell. It enables us to understand your child and deal with each student individually.

Medication

Should your child require medication during the day please ensure that you provide written instructions in the Student Diary giving consent for the medication to be administered.

Any medication must be handed to the class teacher or to the Infants secretary and will be returned at the end of the day.

Generally, if your child feels unwell, keep them home from school and consult your doctor. This chart and the information it contains is not intended to take the place of a consultation with your doctor.

Morning Assembly:

Make sure that you are at school in time for the morning assembly, which is at 8:30am every morning in the lunch area.

Lunches:

Lunchboxes go into class baskets that are taken out at lunchtime each day and then taken back inside again. You will need to remember to take them home each afternoon. Items found will be returned to the owner promptly if labelled. It is important that students develop responsibility for their own be- longings.

Mass and Assembly:

There is Mass once a week on a rostered basis and School Assembly is last period on a Friday afternoon.

Merit Cards:

Good behaviour is rewarded with signatures . Once a certain number of sig- natures is obtained (varies with different classes). The students will be invit- ed to attend a morning tea with the principal at the end of each term.

Discipline:

Paper-Pick Up and Reflection

Repeated negative behaviour is dealt with by issuing Paper Pick-Up duty or

Reflection to the student. Paper pick-up is for small misdemeanours or

first offences, and Reflection for repeated or more severe offences.

Parents and Mentors are notified if reflection has been issued, in order for the associated virtue to be worked on to improve the student’s behaviour.

Sports Equipment from Home

Balls, skipping ropes and elastics are permitted, but must be clearly labelled with the student’s name. Students are to be responsible for any equipment they bring to school.

Mobile Phone Policy

Registration/Declaration of Mobile Phones

To assist us in the management of mobile phone usage in the Primary School, it is a requirement that parents register their child’s mobile phone with the school at the beginning of each new school year. Primary students with a registered mobile phone must hand in their mobile phone to the class teacher during the morning ad- ministration time. All mobile phones will be locked away securely for the day, and returned to their owner at the end of the school day.

Students found with an unregistered mobile phone or any other electronic device during school hours will have the device confiscated, and the parents will be contacted to collect it.

ICT In Primary

Students are introduced to, and use email as part of the ICT Curriculum

Year 2 are introduced to the principles and theory behind email. They access Google Classroom via a generic grade password.

Year 3, semester 2, taught how to email their teacher. They may not access other students.

Year 4, semester 2, taught how to email other students (if deemed appropriate by their class teacher) 

Year 5 & 6 are given access to individual email addresses. The girls are expected to use email correctly, as they have been taught, otherwise the privilege will be withdrawn.

Students are taught about the safety and ‘netiquette’ of using email both in school and at home.

They are taught:

• Not to give out their email address unless it is part of a school managed project or to someone they know and trust and is approved by their teacher or parent/carer
• That an email is a form of publishing where the message should be clear, short and concise
• They must not reveal private details of themselves or others in email, such as address, telephone number, etc
• To ‘Stop and Think Before They Click’ and not open attachments unless sure the source is safe
• That they must immediately tell a teacher / responsible adult if they receive an email which makes them feel uncomfortable, is offensive or bullying in nature
• Not to respond to malicious or threatening messages, but to keep them as evidence of bullying
• Not to arrange to meet anyone they meet through email without having discussed this with an adult.

Extra Curricular Sports

Students from Yr 3 to Yr 6 are required to select a sport for one semester per year. The list of sports are as follows:

Co-Curricular Activities

If you require private tuition for any of the following activities, please contact :

Singing : Mrs. Virginia Harrison - Ph. 9624 6109

Piano : Mrs. Anne Johnson- M. 0429 785 345 

            Ms. Anna Szydlowski – M. 0414 435 884

Forms are available at the front office on request .

Respect For Self and Others 

House participation and Co-operation with Others

All students belong to a School House. Participation in House events provides many opportunities to live generously and cooperatively. House participation leads to communication, leadership, good social skills and friendships.

All students are expected to contribute to the spirit of the School, enhancing her own and others' opportunities to learn. This involves cooperation in group work in academics, and team work in sports and other activities.

Safety, Security and Respect for the School Environment

Respecting school boundaries and movement requirements leads to the safety of other students, to general security, and to serenity.

This includes:

1. Avoiding unnecessary presence in the Administration Building and blocking of its entry points: the steps, the front path etc.
2. Vacating of classrooms at all break times, except in extreme weather condition, and not entering without a teacher present.
3. Respecting the Teacher Preparation and Print Rooms. Students are not permitted to enter these rooms. For this reason, teachers are asked not to send students to Preparation rooms for any reason. 
4. Respecting the teacher’s desk , drawers and files at all times. This includes not removing even one’s own work from the teacher’s desk or file, or storage area. For this reason teachers are asked to person ally give a student work, rather than allow them to take it them selves.
5. Avoiding running and loud noise or boisterous games in the following areas:
   1. Inside any buildings
   2. Directly outside the Chapel and around the Administration Building
   3. Around the entry to any building
6. If students are sent on an errand or delayed from attending class by a staff member, a note is to be provided for the teacher expecting the student in her class. Students may request this if forgotten.
7. Students may not ordinarily leave the classroom to attend to per- sonal business, with the exception of the bathroom, or attending a mentor meeting or confession.
8. Students may not make unauthorised telephone calls. In school hours.
   Primary Students are to request and make urgent calls through the Head of Junior School only at recess or lunch.

 Out of Bound Areas

1. Front of Administration Building
2. Behind Maranoa and Diamantina Buildings
3. Around Swan building including front of chapel.
4. Car Parks
5. Undercroft and surrounding courts.
6. Play equipment before and after school and during break.

Travel Arrangements

The carline and pick-up zone is via the Secondary driveway. During morn- ing drop-off and afternoon pick-up, Please do not leave your car to assist your child, or for any other reason, when in the drop off area. This will enable the safety of children, and will allow traffic to flow smoothly avoiding lengthy traffic jam.

It is necessary for you to display your laminated “Family Name Card” on your windscreen, or on the back of your sun visor for easy identification. Parents must depart immediately to keep the traffic flowing.

Multi Purpose Parking

Alternatively, parents may pickup for their children, after having parked in any of the permitted spots, students must use the pedestrian crossing.

The School issues a form for parents to indicate usual travel arrangements. If there are changes to these please advise the class teacher in writing.

Collecting children on time is important as they can become unsettled and distressed if left too long, Please note that students not collected by 3.30 pm will be taken to After School Care and a fee will be charged per family. Alternatively, they can be collected from Namoi foyer.

Early Arrival

There is no supervision by staff until 8:15am each day. Students who arrive at school before 8:15am must be supervised by an adult or older sibling.

Early Pick Up

If you need to pick up your child early, please come to the Primary office to sign your child out of school and use SkoolBag app to fill up early leave

form

Safe Travel on Public Transport 

Students must always:

1. Avoid playing games on railway stations and around bus stops, on trains or on buses. Be aware of the rights of others to have a comfortable journey.
2. Be prepared to offer seats to adults at all times.
3. Make every effort to keep noise and movement to a minimal level.
4. Enter and leave the bus in single file without pushing, with young children going first.
5. Remain quietly and safely seated at all times in allotted places while travelling, until the bus arrives at its destination.
6. No primary student is permitted to be in the shops before or after school, in their school uniform, unless accompanied by an adult.

Greetings

Students and teachers are expected to greet each other in a courteous and respectful way each day with personal, polite greetings individually.

A class stands to greet the Head of Junior School or a new teacher entering the class and responding together to her greetings.

Care of Materials and Equipment

The material fabric of the School depends for its long-term effective- ness, on the care and proper use, therefore, areas such as classrooms and bathrooms should be well looked after by all students.

All materials including desks, books, art materials etc should be looked after well. Personal belongings are to be labelled and stored neatly in desks or bags when not in use.

Desks should be tidy, and bags are to be neatly stowed in lockers or designated benches at all times.

Sports clothes and smocks are taken home for washing regularly. Vandalism in any form is not tolerated.

ALL items of clothing and personal belongings must be clearly labelled.

Classroom Matters

1. Every student has a job in the classroom
2. Jobs can be rotated
3. Students should be clear about what each job involves.

 End of the School Day

The students are to leave the rooms in good order. This involves:

1. No litter on the floor
2. Desks neat and chairs up. 

Leadership Opportunity in Primary Rationale:

Leadership helps:

To promote more responsibility within the student body of the Primary School, so that the girls aspire to be good leaders and improve each student’s personal level of responsibility and leadership.

Roles will be assigned on MERIT and leaders will be chosen from Year Three to Year Six. This will give depth of leadership within the school.

The younger girls will gradually grow into the roles of responsibility demanded in the senior Primary years, with the practice and experience they gain in the junior years. 

School Monitors 

Monitors are chosen to perform their duties for one semester. The teachers will select the monitors, however teachers may decide to take a vote in their class or make their own selection.

Student Code of Sporting Conduct

• On and off the field, above all, charity to all.
• Play fairly, according to the rules, and in a good spirit.
• Uphold the Tangara Players Pledge.
• Be a good team player. Aim to grow in friendship with my team.
• Encourage team members, and be pleased when they do well.
• Never blame or criticise team-mates or the referee.
• Accept the referee's decision and the result of the game with good grace, shaking hands cheerfully with the opposition.
• Wear the Tangara sports uniform with dignity and pride
• Give full cooperation to all adults associated with the team or com- petition.
• Fulfill responsibilities to the team with training and be punctual to games.
• Keep up best efforts to the last moment.
• Know how to lose with graceful dignity.
• Know how to win with graceful humility.

 Student Code of Public Speaking and Debating Conduct

• Wear the Tangara uniform with dignity and pride.
• Perform fairly, according to the rules, and in a good spirit.
• Be a good team player. Aim to grow in friendship with team mem bers.
• Encourage team members and be pleased when they do well.
• Never blame or criticise team members.
• Accept decisions made with good grace.
• Give full cooperation to all adults concerned.
• Fulfill responsibilities to the team and be punctual.
• Know how to lose with graceful dignity.
• Know how to win with graceful humility.

Basic Etiquette at Assemblies, Performances and Presentations

Presentation Nights, Performances and Assemblies acknowledge the achievements of Tangara students in the many areas. It is an honour for worthwhile achievements to be acknowledged. Students are enriched even by the successes of others and it is appropriate to acknowledge excellence and effort. The atmosphere on these occasions should reflect the dignity of these events.

General Expectations

• Students are expected to be considerate and attentive throughout Assemblies, Performances and Presentations.
• Applause is a reflection of genuine appreciation and acknowledgement.
• It is not appropriate for students to whistle, interject, cat call or hoot.

General School Assemblies

• Students are to be seated in class groups.
• The responsibility for appropriate arrangements and entry are en- trusted to a senior staff member (in the High School by the House captains and Leaders).

Primary Assemblies

• Students are to be seated in class groups. The responsibility for appropriate arrangements is entrusted to Year 6 assembly and sports monitors.
• The Year 6 students take on a key leadership role in the assembly therefore they must make sure that they speak slowly and clearly.
• The assembly remains seated, with backs straight and their hats on heads to greet the Head of the Junior School.
• Student contributions to the assembly are a regular feature. This may include musical and dramatic performances, recitals, speeches, re- ports etc. This does not mean that all students will be involved at all times. Students must cooperate with the class teacher to present a worthwhile assembly.
• Students receiving awards should be well presented and firmly shake hands looking at Mrs. Chigwidden when receiving their award. 

Performance and Presentation Nights 

• All students are expected to attend Performing Arts Night and Presentation Night.
• Summer Uniform, including blazer, is worn. Hats are not required.
• Students who are not performing or receiving an award are seated with their parents during the evening.
• Students whose parents are not attending will be seated in a designated area and supervised by staff.
• Students who are performing or receiving an award will be seated in a designated area & supervised by staff.
• Students who have performed or received an award will remain in their designated area until the conclusion of the evening.
• Students are not permitted to leave the auditorium during the performance or presentation, except in an emergency.
• No food or drink is permitted in the auditorium or backstage.
• Mobile telephones are not permitted in the auditorium or backstage.
• Performers, stage crew & supervising staff only in backstage area.

Additional Note

Tangara Students who attend formal events at other schools are present to show appreciation and acknowledgement of performers or prize-winners.

Appropriate behavior is expected at all times.

Computer Room Rules

Students are responsible for good behaviour on school computer net- works just as they are in a classroom or in the playground. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behaviour and communications apply. 

1. There must be a member of staff present if students are in the computer room.
2. Primary students must bring a note from the relevant teacher should they need to work in the computer room outside of normally allocated class times.
3. No eating or drinking is allowed in the computer lab. If possible hands should be washed before working on computers.
4. Students may never give their password to another student, and under no circumstances enter the files of another student.
5. Users are not allowed to interfere with files or programs of other users.
6. All use of internet must be under student’s own password access
7. If a student suspects someone else knows her password she is to change it immediately. She will be held responsible for actions un- der her password.
8. Students’ access to and use of the Internet is monitored.
9. The rules of ‘netiquette’ are to be observed at all times. This means that no rude messages, pictures or songs are to be sent, even as a joke or in retaliation. If students feel insulted or in any way bullied, they are to report the event to a member of staff immediately.
10. Students are not permitted to enter chat rooms at school. In addition they should always consider whether the language in any chat room they enter reflects and respects human dignity.
11. Hotmail and other free, web-based email systems are not permitted.
12. Aimless browsing, games, chats and other non-academic active ties are not permitted. Downloading of any kind of material is subject to permission.

Aspects of Privacy and Personal Safety

The privacy of other users must be respected at all times. Use of the Internet and email carries the risk of bringing students into contact with individuals who may be unfriendly, rude or exploitative. No student should reveal personal details or others, or arrange meetings.

Email and the Internet are not necessarily secure, and messages can be forwarded without a person’s knowledge. For this reason students should be very careful about communicating private and confidential information via ICT resources.

Copyright and Intellectual Property

No-one may make an unauthorised reproduction of material protected by copyright, or use audio-visual material without permission from the copyright owner. This includes material on the Internet and CDs.

If students use words, images, ideas or information from other sources in their assignments, they must cite and reference those sources.

Library Behaviour

1. The library is a place of study and work. A quiet atmosphere is important. Talking should be soft and allowed only when it is essential.
2. No eating or drinking is allowed in the library. If possible hands should be washed before handling any library materials.
3. Books should be handled with care. Library bags protect the books and primary students should carry books in them
4. Always follow the instructions of the teacher/ librarian or helpers.
5. Bags are to be left outside the library.
6. No mobile phones or other electronic equipment are allowed in the library.

GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATION OF WORK

EXERCISE BOOKS

1.  Exercise books teach presentation skills. They also provide practice in following instructions and practice in spelling, punctuation, handwriting and listening skills.
2. Worksheets are to be neatly glued in flat, enabling the work to be clearly seen. Sheets should not be glued into books folded. No exercise book should have paper hanging over the edge.
3. All workbooks are to be covered to maintain them in good order for the year.
4. The covering should enable easy identification of the workbook for each subject.
5. Handwritten work is to be neat and legible. Handwritten work is important as it helps retain the information.

SETTING OUT OF EXERCISE BOOKS

For All Students:

1. Heading and dating.
2. When notes or written work for the day is finished, rule off. This means that paper is not wasted.
3. When starting work again, use the same setting out procedure be low the ruling off.
4. Correct pencil grip and letter formation is important 
5. When colouring in, only coloured pencils are to be used in books. Teachers may let their students use textas for sheet work. Gel pens or textas for colouring or writing in workbooks is not permitted.
6. A high standard of work and presentation is expected because this reflects pride in one’s work. Good presentation skills help learning. 
7. Published written work should be kept in personal portfolios or a display folder.

WRITING GUIDELINES

Year 2

1. Write in lead pencil only.
2. Establishment of correct pencil grip and letter formation is very important. Students should aim for neat and legible handwriting, with correct letter formation and spacing.
3. In First Semester all work is printed. Cursive is introduced in Year 3.
4. No margins needed
5. Students must use the edge of the page to keep handwriting straight

Year 3

1. Write in lead pencil only.
2. Ruling of margins is in pencil, using a 30cm ruler. Margins keep handwriting straight.
3. The margin is used to write the numbers of questions.

Year 4

1. Write in lead pencil only.
2. Ruling of margins and underlining in red pen, using 30cm ruler
3. The margin is used to write the numbers of questions.

Year 5

1. Writing is in lead pencil until teacher believes work is of a good enough standard to move to pen. (Pen Licence). Students must then write in blue (pen not felt tip pen).
2. Students must write in cursive unless labelling an map or diagram
3. Students must use the margin to keep their handwriting straight.
4. Students must use the margin to write the numbers of questions.

Year 6

1. Students must write in blue biro (pen) not felt tip pen unless teach- ers feel that writing or presentation of work is below standard.
2. Students must write in cursive unless labeling a map or diagram.
3. Ruling of margins in red pen and underlining continued, using a 30cm ruler
4. Students must use the margin to keep their handwriting straight.
5. Students must use the margin to write the numbers of questions.

UNIFORM CHECKLIST

Winter Uniform Items: All items must be clearly labelled.

• SCHOOL BLAZER
• REGULATION WINTER BLOUSE (Skivvies are not to be worn under blouses.)
• SHIRT TUCKED INTO SKIRT AT WAIST (not on the hips). (Kilt should be 10 cm below the knee)
• TOP BUTTON DONE UP
• TIE: done up in bow
• WOOLLEN NAVY SCARF ONLY (optional)
• SCHOOL JUMPER
• STOCKINGS (NAVY ONLY)
• REGULATION 40, 50 OR 70 DENIER
• REGULATION SHOES (black shoes)
• SHOULDER LENGTH HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND AWAY FROM THE FACE
• REGULATION HAIR PIECES IN REGULATION COLOURS (tortoise shell, black, navy or rust)
• JEWELLERY (only simple watch with a metal or plain watchband (The watch is not meant to be a distraction for the student or the focal point of the uniform) Nothing around your neck that is visible when you are wearing your uniform, (Nothing else is to be worn on wrists)
• ONLY ONE EARRING IN EACH EARLOBE. ( small plain stud earrings gold or silver not dangling earrings)- sleepers are acceptable.

Summer Uniform : Items All items must be clearly labelled.

• SCHOOL BLAZER
• SCHOOL WHITE HAT
• SCHOOL SHORT SLEEVES BLOUSE (Must be done up at neck)
• PINAFORE (RUST)
• WHITE SOCKS OVER THE (ankles only) ankle socks that can be folded over at the top)
• REGULAR BLACK SHOES
• SHOULDER LENGTH HAIR TIED BACK AND AWAY FROM THE FACE
• HAIR PROPERLY BRUSHED TO LOOK TIDY
• REGULATION HAIR PIECES IN REGULATION COLOURS (as above)
• JEWELLERY (as above)
• ONE EARRING IN EACH EARLOBE ONLY

Sports Uniform– All items must be clearly labelled.

• NAVY SHORTS (school shorts)
• SPORTS HOUSE CAPS
• REGULATION TANGARA HOUSE SPORTS SHIRTS
• WHITE SOCKS OVER THE (ANKLES) ONLY AND WHITE SAND SHOES
• STUDENTS REPRESENTING THE SCHOOL IN SPORTS TEAMS OR
• IN YRS 2-6 MUST HAVE A TANGARA TRACKSUIT FOR THE WIN- TER MONTHS.

Regular uniform checks take place:

1. Each morning at assembly by class monitor

2. Twice per year by class teacher

Missing uniform items or items in disrepair must be replaced, or repaired within one week.

FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES 

Fundraising needs to be limited to those organised through the school, using the proper channels. The School is committed to a number of worthwhile initiatives and charities, and is ready to support new ones from time to time. However, fundraising for groups outside of the school, to which various individuals may be affiliated, is not possible or appropriate.

Thank you for choosing 

Tangara Junior School for your child.  

We look forward to working with you in 2021

It is a school requirement that all students enrolled in the Junior School at Tangara be registered with Extend.

Out Of School Hours Care (OSHC) is conducted by Extend. Care is available in the afternoons from 3.15 pm to 6.00 pm. All families are eligible for Government rebates (minimum of 50% of fee) and third and subsequent children in a family are free. Registration is essential.

Details relating to OSHC can be found on the website. www.extend.com.au 1300 366 437.

Welcome to the Tangara Infants School.  We hope that this is the beginning of a long and happy association with our School. We aim to make this year an enjoyable and interesting one for your children.

For many, it will be the first year that your child is attending school. We have prepared this handbook as a guideline to answer some of your queries and to give you a comprehensive overview of the daily happenings at our Infants School.  

There is nothing dearer to your hearts as parents than your children. The PARED Foundation (Parents for Education) promotes schools that recognise that you as parents are the first educators of your children. These schools exist to help you in this most precious task.

The PARED Schools foster an atmosphere of trust, love and respect for each person as the basis for sound education.  The highly qualified professional staff of the schools work closely with you to ensure that both home and school provide the best environment for the growth of your child.  To help your child become the best person he or she can be, the PARED Schools implement a philosophy of Personalised Education.  

PARED Schools aim for excellence.  Excellence is achieved when each person is helped to develop his or her potential as an individual and a member of society.  This is achieved primarily through the mentorial system.  Each child is allocated a personal mentor, to help him/her to be self-motivated and to integrate all aspects of student home-life.  The mentor meets with parents, which guarantees a unified teamwork approach.  This is vital in giving the child confidence and in helping the child grow in responsibility.

The early years are crucial for the development of good habits and character which are the building blocks of excellence.  The habit of study, the love of learning and the quest for truth, the responsible use of freedom, personal integrity and a willingness to help improve society, are especially important.  These tools are essential to enable your child to become an excellent professional and a mature and responsible citizen.  It is well known that the critical developmental period for these qualities, is up to the age of twelve years.  The earlier your child benefits from an education that fosters these good qualities the better the chance he or she has to be a leader on the world’s stage.

We are delighted to be working with you in the education of your child.  We trust the following information will assist you to help your child enjoy the challenges and wonders associated with learning as they begin their learning journey with us at Tangara-Redfield Infants.

Dear Parents,

Tangara Junior School encourages each girl to develop her potential in a caring, supportive environment by fostering her pursuit of personal and academic excellence. In providing a broad, well-balanced education the school helps each girl develop inner character and a philosophy of life that will enable her to be independent, diligent and compassionate. We seek to develop in each child a recognition that she lives her life in the presence of God and because of this develops a true love of neighbour, recognising the dignity and worth of each individual.

Tangara School has specifically constructed a learning environment to meet the educational needs of girls who are young learners. Our teaching approach is centred on building a strong academic foundation with rich and exciting experiential learning opportunities. We aim to provide for each student so that she can achieve her personal best and we have created a unique learning environment that helps the girls to succeed.

While at Tangara we have a strong academic programme that encourages a good work ethic, we recognise the importance of providing a well-balanced programme. Opportunities to participate in debating, drama, choir, music, sporting activities, problem-solving and a variety of clubs are available. These activities also enable the girls to develop decision making as they choose which activities they commit to responsibly.

We hope your daughter enjoys her time in Primary School.

We work in partnership with parents to form each child’s character, educating for personal and academic excellence. We challenge our students to live a life of faith and lead change for a more just and human society.

Our Vision

Our vision is a happy and vibrant School, highly regarded as a centre of excellence, where every child is encouraged to be the very best person she can be. Parents, staff and students work as a united team for the pursuit of character and academic success, with a commitment to service and a life of faith.

Our Values

Faith - lived in daily life

Hope - hearts open to happiness

Charity - self-giving, love of God and kindness towards others

Justice - social responsibility and fairness

Wisdom - discernment in one's choices

Fortitude - resilience and perseverance in the pursuit of what is good

Temperance - balance and self-mastery

It will take a few weeks for your child to become settled and feel confident when starting school. You can help by settling your child down quickly with the teacher and then leaving as soon as possible. Your cheerful farewell will help your child.  

For your child’s happy adjustment, it is important to arrive on time each morning and afternoon. It is also important to ensure that they have all of the required items and belongings needed for school each day. 

Your positive attitude will affect your child enormously.  Help your child to look forward to the first day of school. We encourage you to talk about the school day, new friends they are making and about relevant themes or topics studied in class.  

Independance

One of the most important skills we can teach our children is independence.  At school, we spend a great deal of time encouraging and developing each child’s level of independence and confidence.  We ask that you try to do the same at home, allowing them to unpack bags and lunchboxes and tidy up.  You will be amazed at how much they can do and how grown up they feel when given the responsibility.  Dressing, tying shoe laces, toileting, washing and drying hands are important skills that will help your child to become more independent.

Teach your child to be safe:

Each child should know: 

• his/her surname 
• parents’ names 
• address  
• phone number    

Road and carpark safety should be discussed.

Classroom News

Children in Kindergarten and Year 1 have a 'special day' allocated, when they can talk to the rest of the class about something of interest to them.  The purpose of this activity is to enhance the verbal, social and listening skills of young children. They may sometimes wish to bring some small or interesting object to show the class. It is good, however, that children bring news of family events, books read and other personal experiences. No toys are to be brought to school unless they are specified as a theme for News that week.  

This content is conducive to the development of language skills and imagination, and not material possessions. It will be advantageous if you spend a few minutes the night before, talking to your child about what he/she may like to share with the class. 

Children in Prep are allocated a Sharing / News day each term. At the beginning of each term a Sharing Roster will be sent home in your child’s plastic pocket and will include the date of your child’s sharing and the topic to be discussed. As this can be very overwhelming for the children we suggest sending some photos or a USB with photos /text included for your child to use as a support. 

• Individual Student School Reports: sent out to parents electronically via the Parent Portal twice a year, at the end of Term 2 and Term 4 for students in Kindergarten and Year 1. Students in Prep receive a report via the Parent Portal at the end of Semester 2.

Awards & Certificates

Awards and Merit Certificates for Kindergarten and Year 1 are presented at the Infants Assembly which is held fortnightly.  Special class assemblies will be held during the year and parents will be given advance notice prior to the day.

Infants Mass

All are invited to a special Infants Mass for Prep, Kindergarten and Year 1 held twice a year. Students will also participate in whole school Masses the remaining two terms.   

Dates and times are printed on the Calendar and in the Rust & Navy.

Sport, Library, Computers and Art Days

Please note that there are specific days each week for sport and library. You will be advised of these days at the start of the year. 

Sport: On Sports days, Prep children come to school in their normal Prep uniform, but wearing Sports shoes. Children in Kindergarten and Year 1 come to school dressed in their sports’ uniform on their allocated Sports day. Their sports hat remains at school Monday-Friday, the students will bring their sports hat home on Fridays to be washed. 

Library: All children in Prep, Kindergarten and Year 1 require a labelled School library bag, to take their books home, so that the books remain clean and in good condition. Please understand that any lost or damaged books will incur a basic replacement cost of the book plus a $10.00 processing fee. 

Chromebooks: Children in Kindergarten and Year 1 are required to have their own set of earphones for computer lab work.  

Art: The children are required to have a school "paint" smock, clearly labelled. This is to be left at school.

Incursions/Excursions

The school organises a number of educational incursions and excursions for students, which enhance and support the learning experience in the classroom.  For incursions permission in assumed and parents who do not wish for their child to participate will be required to let the school know in writing prior to the event. Of course, you will receive full information about the activity in advance to enable you to make an informed decision. 

A number of incursions and excursions will require parental assistance. We would welcome your support as needed. Parents volunteers will be required to complete a Working with Children Check Declaration for Volunteers prior to the excursion or incursion.

Tangara has two car parks, one on the main Campus and one at Infants. For the safety of our children the following procedures have been implemented in the Infants School to best accommodate the needs of our families.

Morning Drop-off Procedure

Morning Carline, 8.15 am-8.30 am

There is a morning carline in operation outside the Infants’ campus from 8:15am-8:30am for Kindergarten and Year 1 students. You are also welcome to drop off Prep students with older students from Years 2-12 at this carline. A staff member will guide your car to stop at the furthest A-Frame sign before your children alight from the car, to allow other vehicles to line up behind you.

Parents with students in Prep are to park in the carpark and walk their young children to Jacaranda cottage. 

Please do not leave your car to assist your child, or for any other reason, when in the drop–off area. This will enable the safety of children, and will allow traffic to flow smoothly avoiding lengthy traffic jams.

There is strictly no overtaking in the drop-off/pick-up area. If the car in front of you is still stationary, please be patient and wait until they have moved on. There have been many near misses in the car park due to impatient drivers wanting to move away before the car in front moves on.

There are specially marked pedestrian crossings from the Multi-Purpose Hall and Infants car park to the Infants block. Please use these crossings for safety.

Children in Prep may arrive at their classroom between 8.15am - 8.30am. Please note that there is no supervision before 8.15am as this is preparation time for teachers. Upon arrival, we ask that parents bring their child into the classroom to settle their child for the day. Older siblings may bring their younger sibling to the classroom but we ask that they bring the child into the classroom and greet the teacher and teacher assistant before leaving them

Afternoon Pick-up Procedure

There is an afternoon carline in operation outside the Infants’ campus from 2:50pm-3.20pm for Kindergarten and Year 1 students. 

All families using the car-line will be provided with a laminated name tag which must be displayed on the sun-visor or dashboard for easy identification during afternoon pick up. Please display these to assist teachers in identifying your child’s car and facilitate the smooth flow of traffic in the carline.

Kindergarten and Year 1 afternoon carline, 2:50pm – 3.20pm

Kindergarten and Year 1 students being picked up from the carline will be supervised behind the school gate until their parents’ car has pulled up in the pick-up zone. Each student will then be called by the teacher on carline and safely put into the back seat of the car.  

All students are to be collected from the carline by 3.20 pm. If you are unable to collect your child by this time, they will be supervised by the on-site team at Extend After-School-Care. Please note a cost will be incurred. 

Primary students may NOT be collected from the Infants carline as this causes traffic congestion. They must use the Primary or Main Campus carlines.

Multi-Purpose Hall collection point, 3pm-3.25pm

Prep, Kindergarten and Year 1 students who have older siblings from Years 2-12 at Tangara will be escorted to the Multi-Purpose Hall at 2:55 pm for collection by their older sibling. 

From this collection point, students can go to the Main Campus carline or to their relevant buses and travel options. A teacher will supervise Infants children at the Multi-Purpose Hall until 3.25pm. All Infants children should be collected by 3.20pm, after which time they will be supervised by the on-site team at Extend After-School-Care. Please note a cost will be incurred.

Please ensure that older siblings are aware of this procedure and are very responsible about collecting little ones from outside the foyer / front doors of the Multi-purpose Hall. If for any reason the student’s sibling is unable to meet them please phone the Tangara Main Office on 9680-4844 by 2.30pm to make alternative arrangements. 

Early Arrival

There is no supervision by staff until 8.15am each day. Students who arrive at school before 8.15am must be supervised by an adult or older sibling. 

Prep, Kindergarten and Year 1 children who arrive after 8.35am, must be escorted by their parents to the Infants Office for sign in. 

Early Pick Up

If you need to pick up your child early, please come to the Infants Office to sign your child out of school. A staff member will arrange for your child to be collected from his/her classroom. 

Children in the first years of school are busy and energetic. Whilst a child is at school they will consume around a third of their daily nutritional requirements. Therefore it is important that the lunchbox is well-planned and contains a variety of healthy, tasty choices to ensure your child consumes enough energy and nutrients to help them concentrate, learn and play. 

Fruit Break (Crunch and Sip): All children are to bring a small snack of fresh fruit or vegetables, cut into bite size pieces. This is a short 5 minute break to recharge the batteries for a busy learning time of the day.

Recess and Lunch: We encourage healthy eating for all meals at school. Please encourage children to bring home uneaten food so you can monitor their daily food intake. Sharing food is not permitted for safety reasons. 

Water:  We also ask that a drink bottle be brought to school each day.

Allergy Alert

The following items are not permitted: 

• Any nut products such as Peanut butter and Nutella sandwiches (these can cause anaphylactic shock in some children).

• Any eggs in their pure form (scrambled, omelettes, boiled eggs etc - these can cause anaphylactic shock in some children). Baked goods (cakes, muffins etc) that contain eggs are acceptable.

• Soft drinks, chewing gum and lollipops                                                               

• Canned foodstuffs (as cans are a hazard.) 

• Lollies, chocolate bars, chips are best kept for special treats at home. 

Please ensure that, if your child has any allergies or reactions to specific foods, an Anaphylaxis Action Plan completed by the child's treating Medical Doctor has been provided to the school with a photo of your child. 

• School sports hat. Your child will keep this at school and it is worn at playtime and during sports lessons. 
• Fruit break (packed separately), morning tea, lunch and drink bottle, with name clearly marked.
• An Art smock to leave at school. 
• Spare underwear in a plastic bag.
• Remember to label all items clearly. 
• A happy smile!

Our four sporting Houses take their names from places synonymous with great and noble deeds. All of our animal ‘mascots’ can be found in Christian literature.

Siena

Birthplace and bastion of Catherine, the unrivalled peacemaker warrior saint.

Symbol: the phoenix, an indestructible creature which “rises from the ashes” with renewed energy.

Colour: the TERRACOTTA of Catherine’s fortress city

Atlantis

The fabled, lost, perfect civilisation of antiquity.

Symbol: the dolphin, a gentle yet strong creature of the sea.

Colour: AQUAMARINE BLUE, for the waters in which Atlantis is thought to lie.

La Mancha

From whence the man who would ”run where the brave dare not go”.

Symbol: the griffin, king of all creatures, is known for its courage and

boldness.

Colour: SILVER, for the formidable sword and shield of the “man of La Mancha”.

Tintagel

Where it is believed King Arthur was born, and where he may have first formed the Knights of the Round Table and pursued the dream of “might for right”.

Symbol: the unicorn, a medieval horned horse known for its swiftness and strength.

Colour: FOREST GREEN for the giant sentinels in the woods surrounding the court of the mighty Arthur Pendragon.

Welcome to Prep. We are excited and looking forward to the year ahead and hope that it is the beginning of a very long and happy association with our school community. 

Our Prep classes include:

• Prep White 5 day program
• Prep Rust and Prep Silver 3 day program (Mon-Wed)
• Prep Navy 2 day program (Thurs – Fri) 

Our learning program in Prep takes an Inquiry/ Play based approach. 

Parent Meetings in Prep take place with the class teacher in Terms 1 and 3. During these 20 minute meetings, we discuss your child’s progress – academically, emotionally and socially. However, should the need arise, we are available via email to answer any questions or queries. 

Play gives children opportunities to learn as they discover, create, improvise and imagine. 

As children engage in play they have opportunities to create social groups, test out ideas, challenge each other’s thinking and build new understandings. Play provides a supportive environment where children can ask questions, solve problems and engage in critical thinking.’                                                 

The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia

In Prep our curriculum comes from the children and includes all our interactions, routines, procedures and events, both planned and unplanned. We aim for a balance between child-led, child-initiated and teacher-supported learning. We recognise the importance of spontaneous teachable moments and use these moments to build on the children’s knowledge, skills and understanding.

The play equipment provided, the projects investigated, the thinking routines embarked on, the literature shared and our class discussions are all decided upon following observations of the children made by the Teacher and Teacher Assistants. We observe and reflect on each child’s strengths, interests and challenges and using these observations develop the curriculum, choose appropriate teaching strategies and design the learning environment.                                                                                       

In addition, the children also participate in the PreLit, early literacy preparation program and the PALS – Social Skills Program.    

The PreLit program is a systematic, skills-based program focused on phonological awareness and oral language development. The program builds a strong foundation for the children’s further language development and future reading success.    

The PALS program is a social skills program developed to assist young children to develop a range of social behaviours. Using puppets, stories, games and role-play, the children learn important social skills including; greeting others, talking and listening, taking turns, understanding feelings and problem-solving in social situations. The program aims to assist children to relate to others, teach constructive problem-solving skills for social situations and promote the skills needed for the successful transition to School.

Our aim is to create an environment where each child feels a successful learner and develops a love of learning.

Our Program focuses on developing the following knowledge, skills and learning behaviours ;

- Self -help and independence, 

- Regulation of their behaviour and emotions,

- Developing friendships,

- Developing a positive identity and sense of self, 

- Curiosity and persistence,

- Resilience,

- Participation and engagement in learning opportunities,

- Questioning and investigating,

- Problem solving,

- Reasoning,

- Attention span, concentration and focus,

- Visual discrimination,

- Muscle control, balance and coordination,

- Body awareness,

- Emergent reading skills including concepts of print, phonemic awareness and phonics,

- Emergent writing,

- Participating in conversations including speaking clearly and in complete sentences,

An example of our Day

8.15 am – 8.30 am: Children arrive and unpack.

Morning Meeting: This includes morning Prayer, calendar, the outline of the day, daily organisation and Mathematics experiences.

Fruit break

Story

Pre Lit Program

Morning Tea and Indoor Exploration

Indoor Exploration- During this time the children have the opportunity to choose from a range of experiences including small and large constructions activities, dramatic play, puzzles, fine motor activities, Art, English and Mathematics experiences. These activities vary and are dependent on the interests and developmental needs of each child. 

Guided Inquiry/ Project Work – During this time the children have the opportunity to investigate a variety of topics. These topics come from the children and can include Thinking Routines, Art, Science, English and Mathematics experiences.

Lunch and Outdoor Exploration 

Afternoon Learning sessions may include- Relaxation / Quiet time, News/ Sharing, Circle Time, PALS, Stories, singing, English and Mathematics games, daily reflection and Prayer. 

Specialist Lessons include; Library, Sport, Music and Religion. These lessons are taught by specialist teachers and are scheduled on various days over the week.

Fruit break, Morning Tea and Lunch - We encourage the children to bring healthy food to school each day. To assist with the development of the children’s independence and self-help skills we ask that fruit break, morning tea and lunch be in separate clearly labelled containers. 

Due to allergies, any nut products including peanut butter and Nutella along with eggs in their pure form (scrambled, omelettes, boiled) are not permitted at School. 

We ask that a drink bottle be bought to School each day. Water is always preferable to cordial or juice.

We do not allow sharing of food.

Please ensure that all items are clearly labelled.

Prep Afternoon Pickup, 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Prep students being picked up between 2.30 pm – 2.55 pm should be collected directly from their classroom. Please park your car and meet your child in the classroom. 

Prep students who have not been picked up by 2.55 pm, including those with siblings in Kindergarten or Year 1, will be escorted to the Infants carline for pick up from 3.00 pm until 3.25 pm.

For Prep students who have siblings in Year 2-12, please note the arrangements for the Multi-Purpose Hall collection point.

We ask that all Prep students who do not have older siblings be collected from the classroom before 2.55 pm.

We ask that you please collect your child on time, if you are delayed or there is a change in travel arrangements on a particular day we ask that you please note this in your child’s diary or contact the Infants Office. 

Please collect your child on time, if you are delayed or there is a change in travel arrangements on a particular day we ask that you contact the Infants campus