ENROLMENT INFORMATION

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Download the current Daylesford Primary School handbook
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School starting age

Children must be 5 years of age by the 30th April to be accepted for enrolment. If you are concerned about whether your child is ready for school, please discuss the matter with your child’s pre-school teacher or the school.

Immunisation

To enrol in any Victorian Government School your child needs an immunisation certificate. The immunisations are for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Poliomyelitis, Measles, Mumps and Rubella. More information can be obtained from the school office.

Concerns

If you or your child are concerned about something please see your child’s teacher. Teachers are happy to discuss any problem you may have.

Grade placements

Prep Students
We group Prep students based on information forwarded to us by Pre-School Teachers and the results of the School Entry Assessment Tasks.  These tasks, used in all Victorian Primary Schools, involve students in informal Literacy and Numeracy activities. Information gained provides for the learning needs of each student.

Years 1-6
Students are placed into classes with the aim of creating the best learning environment for all students. Our decisions are based heavily on educational outcomes and overall group dynamics. Students are placed according to the following criteria:

Educational needs

Behavioural and social needs

Overall group dynamics creating a positive supportive group.

Friendship needs - if relevant in supporting student learning.

School times

Children normally attend school from 8.50am-3.20 pm. Variations are made at the commencement of each year to accommodate Early Years assessment and the physical/social needs of young children. Hours may vary for teacher education days, special days, end of term or school council holidays. You will be notified of specific details.

Collection of children

We ask that prep children are collected from the classroom by a parent or an older sibling. If someone unknown to the classroom teacher is to collect your child, please notify the school either by phone call or note.

Parent education programs

Early in the year the school offers a parent education program aimed at assisting you to become more fully involved in your child’s reading and writing development. It’s a great way to discuss language learning and think about how children learn to speak, read and write. It also provides opportunities for social interaction between parents.

Clothing

Please label all items with your child’s name (including shoes).  This assists a prompt return if lost at school.

When buying shoes for school please keep in mind that children will need to remove their shoes at different times (velcro and pull-on boots are great for younger children!)  Any shoes with high heels or metal buckles on them cannot be worn during P.E. classes in the gym, so a pair of runners is useful.

HELPING YOUR CHILD BE POSITIVE ABOUT LEARNING

Children thrive on positive messages, especially from parents. Empower your children to learn by helping them to develop healthy self-esteem.

Children’s feelings of self-worth or self-esteem influence their happiness, success at school and the way they relate with others. Their self-esteem is influenced by their experiences of success and the messages they receive from those around them. Children with a healthy level of self-esteem usually take sensible risks and extend themselves more, as they have a realistic view of mistakes. Failure doesn’t reflect on them personally, they are still OK and they won’t fall apart when things don’t go their way. Children with a healthy self-esteem tend to be more resilient and cope better with problems and any changes that may occur.

Develop independence in children. Allow children to do things for themselves as soon as they are able. This sends a powerful message that you think that they are capable and able to take some control over their world.

Celebrate children’s efforts and achievements in an enjoyable way. Have a display space at home for schoolwork, art and awards they have received. Change the display frequently and make sure that each child’s efforts are represented.

Send frequent positive messages to children. Focus on their strengths rather than criticising weaknesses and continually pointing out misbehaviour.

Value your children’s ideas, thoughts and opinions. Listen to them and help them to express their feelings and thoughts.

Help children experience success by breaking complex tasks into achievable goals.  For instance, a young child can learn to make a bed by first arranging teddies, smoothing the doona and progressing from there.

TALKING TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT THEIR DAY AT SCHOOL

It is better to ask open-ended questions that require a longer response from your child, for example:

"What was the best thing that happened today?"

"What was the funniest thing that happened today?"

"What did you do that was new today?"