School Times
Mother of Good Counsel School provides a 27.5-hour teaching week, which is 2.5 hours longer than State Schools. These extra hours allow us to integrate and develop Faith and Religious Education without detracting time from other Learning Areas.
| SCHOOL HOURS | |
|---|---|
| 8:10am | Staff supervision commences |
| 8:30am – 10:40am | Class |
| 10:40am – 11:10am | First Break |
| 11:10am – 1:10pm | Class |
| 1:10pm – 1:40pm | Second Break |
| 1:40pm – 2:45pm | Class |
| 2:50pm | Dismissal |
| 3:10pm | Staff supervision concludes |
Supervision by staff occurs between 8.10am and 3.10pm. Parents are urged NOT to leave children at school prior to 8:10am and to collect children as soon as possible after school is dismissed. If you are unable to collect your child promptly after school, we suggest you contact Outside School Hours Care, which is located on the school grounds.
Student Absences
In the event of a child’s absence, parents are required to inform the school. Absences can be reported through the MyCE app under the My Student tab. Parents are contacted via SMS if no absence notification is received.
Section 176(1)(b) of the Education (General Provisions) Act highlights that each parent of a child of compulsory school age has the obligation to ensure their child is attending school on every school day, for the educational program in which the child is enrolled. Failure to comply with the obligation in s.176(1)(b), without a reasonable excuse, is an offence.
Late Arrivals & Early Departures
It is important children are punctual for the commencement of school. Students arriving after the bell at 8.30 are considered late and parents are required sign them in at the office before continuing to class. Valuable teaching time is lost by continuous interruptions by latecomers.
Parents collecting students before the end of the school day, are required to sign them out at school reception. We emphasise the importance of regular attendance, and we kindly ask parents to minimise appointments during school hours whenever feasible, and to plan vacations within allocated holiday periods to support their child in maintaining optimal learning and fostering wellbeing.
Use of Grounds Outside of School Hours
School grounds cannot be used outside of school hours, unless by permission on the principal.
Outside School Hours Care use school grounds and facilities; trespassers will be dealt with by the police.
Custodial Matters
It is the parents’ responsibility to resolve custodial issues and provide the school with written notification of decisions handed down by the courts. Staff do not take sides in family disputes and act in the best interest of children, in accordance with the court.
Leaving School Grounds
Children are not permitted to leave school grounds during the school day. Parents are required to report to the office to collect a child early from school. Children are called to meet parents at the office.
