8:15 am – 8:30 am
| Before School RoutinesEvery morning, from 8:15 am students are asked to head straight to their area and sit in their class groups. Our mornings are a calm start to the day. Modelling our values of safety and ready to learn, the expectation is we stay seated and when the bell goes at 8:30 am, we line up and wait for our teacher. In the morning students are encouraged to bring a book to quietly read or they can connect with a friend in their area. Please help your Lawnton Learner by reminding them of the before school expectations. Being at school on time every day is incredibly important part of giving every child a strong, successful start to their day. The first 15 minutes of every school day in the classroom sets our Lawnton Learners up for success, building strong positive relationships, predictability in the daily routine and the setting up for success in their first block of learning, often being English. |
8:30 am – 10:45 am
| First session
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10:45 am – 11:15 am
| First break play
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11:15 am – 11:30 am
| LunchStudent's sit with their year levels to eat at their designated areas.
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11:30 am – 1:00 pm
| Second session
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1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
| Second break play
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1:15 pm – 1:30 pm
| Afternoon TeaStudent's sit with their year levels to eat at their designated areas.
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1:30 pm – 2:35 pm
| Third session
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2:35 pm
| End of day bellOnce dismissed at 2:35 pm, students are to proceed home according to parental instructions. In the event of this arrangement not occurring, students are required to report to the office so that contact with parents can be made.
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Late arrivals/early departures
Children arriving after the 8:30 am start of the school day are to report directly to the office with their parent/guardian to get a late slip prior to proceeding to the classroom. Likewise, children who are to leave school prior to 2:35 pm are to be signed out by a parent/ guardian prior to collecting children.
Late arrivals and early departures must go through office. As the learning day has commenced, parents are asked to transition/wait for their student at the office to minimise interruptions to classroom teaching and learning.
First day procedures
The first day of school is always an exciting and very special day and the day is planned to run as smoothly as possible. Children will have been shown their classrooms and where possible have met their teachers at the end of the previous year. If enrolment forms have already been completed there is no need for parents and students to report to the office. Teachers will be in attendance in the room to receive and welcome your child. Additionally, there will be staff on duty to assist you with any queries.
Attendance
Regular school attendance is vital to providing your child with their best opportunity to learn. Punctual arrival at school ensures children are calm, organised and ready to commence their day following classroom and school routines. Clear routines at home, including bed time and morning routines assist families to manage these busy times of the day and reduces any anxiety that may arise about coming to school. Every morning, all classrooms at Lawnton State School take part in a Meeting Circle. This is a valuable opportunity that starts our Lawnton Learners with a positive start to their day by making connections with their teacher and peers, knowing what happening in the day, revisiting our whole school values and expectations and supporting them to be ready to learn. Being on time and at school every day counts!
Absences
All student absences must be explained in accordance with the Department of Education guidelines. For your convenience student absence messages can be left on the school answering machine outside of school office hours 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Students who are absent for longer than three days are to obtain a medical certificate which is to be brought into the office upon the child's return to school. In extreme circumstances, if a child is to be absent from school for longer than 10 days authorisation of this absence is to be sought from the school Principal.