Melinda Norman Acting Deputy Principal

• Lost Property

As the weather is cooler, we are seeing a collection of school jumpers in lost property. Please ask your child to check lost property for any missing items. There are many school jumpers and other personal items in the Lost Property.

Please label all clothing clearly.

• Attendance

It is important that children are at school all day, every day.

A reminder that parents/caregivers must advise the school of your child/children’s absence for any period of time throughout the school day. This can be done by phoning or emailing the school on the day of absence (or prior to the absence if known).

School Office:

Ph: 3358 7333  choose Option 1 to leave an absence message before 9.00am

Email: absences@newfarmss.eq.edu.au

Students should be at school by 8:45am, when the first bell goes to prepare for learning that starts at 9am.

• Absences

As we are in the “cold and flu” season so any student who is unwell must not attend school and must stay home until they are completely well. If your child presents appearing unwell (and especially in the case of cold or flu-like symptoms), you will be contacted and your child will be required to be collected and taken home until they are well enough to return.

• Playground

Please ensure your child has a school hat whilst playing in the playground. If your child does not have a hat, the teacher will ask them to sit under the building, out of the sun. Our ‘No Hat, No Play’ helps children to stay protected from the sun and is a great reminder to be well prepared when they attend school.