Parent Information
Parent Information
At Highvale we aim to maximise parent involvement and engagement in a broad range of roles to support each child’s learning. Our School Council is the governing body of our school. Our Highvale Primary Community Group (HPCG) support the engagement of our students and families and have a strong commitment to fund raising to enhance opportunities for all students. Please read the relevant sections below to learn how to get involved.
The School Documents section below provides resources for parents. We hope you find them useful. The Policies section is updated annually as per School Council’s schedule. This includes polices related to the Victorian Government and Highvale Primary School’s commitment to Child Safety and other procedural documentation.
Child Safe
In the interests of student safety, the Victorian Government and Highvale Primary School are committed to implementing the recommendations of the Betrayal of Trust report aimed at protecting all children from abuse and neglect. Our school has comprehensive strategies in place and an embedded culture of Child Safety in the school. Our Principal class personnel, in particular our Assistant Principal who leads Student Wellbeing, are responsible for managing and achieving strategies around maintaining our culture of Child Safety. Our strategies and policies are reviewed regularly.
Relevant policies and related documents, including our ‘Child Safe’ policy and our ‘Child Safety Code of Conduct’ are available from the Policies section below. Before volunteering as a parent helper whether it be in the classroom or for an event where students are involved a Working with Children check must be completed. They are available from the Post Office or online at
https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ Please note, that where required the school will implement and act upon relevant strategies and procedures for responding to suspected child abuse and for responding to other concerns about the wellbeing of a child.
We note that fulfilling the roles and responsibilities contained in our strategies and procedures does not displace or discharge any other obligations that arise if a person reasonably believes that a child is at risk of child abuse.
Key dates
2022 DET & School Council Student Free Dates
Term 1 – Friday 28th January 2022 – DET Student Free Day for all schools – Staff Professional Learning – 2022 Induction and Administration
Term 1 – Monday 31st January 2022 – School Council Approved Student Free Day – Staff Professional Learning – 2022 First Aid Training and Administration
Term 2 – Friday 3rd June 2022 – School Council Approved Student Free Day – Staff Professional Learning – Semester 1 Report Moderation
Term 4 – Monday 31st October 2022 – School Council Approved Student Free Day – Staff Professional Learning – Semester 2 Report Moderation
2022 Term Dates – Students
Term 1 – Tuesday 1st February (All students commence) – Friday 8th April (Students finish 2.30pm)
Term 2 – Tuesday 26th April – Friday 24th June (Students finish 2.30pm)
Term 3 – Monday 11th July – Friday 16th September (Students finish 2.30pm)
Term 4 – Monday 3rd October – Tuesday 20th December (Students finish 1.30pm)
Please also see the Diary Dates section of our school newsletter ‘Highvale Happenings’ which is accessible through the Home page of our website.
Documents & Policies
School Documents
Whole School
Highvale Primary School 2019 2022 School Strategic Plan
Annual Report to the School Community 2020
HPS App & Website Guide
Communication
Payments
QKR Instructions
Parent Financial Contributions 2022 Prep
Parent Financial Contributions 2022 Yr 1 & 2
Parent Financial Contributions 2022 Yr 3
Parent Financial Contributions 2022 Yr 4
Parent Financial Contributions 2022 Yr 5
Parent Financial Contributions 2022 Yr 6
DET policy
Curriculum
Appendix A HPS Concept Curriculum Overview June 2019
Appendix C HPS Student Learning Overview 02072019
Seesaw
Seesaw HPS Parent Guide 04022019
Literacy
AssistingYourChild’sLiteracyDevelopment
How Can I Help My Child at Home – Spelling
How Can I Help My Child at Home – Writing
Why Your Child Cant Skip Reading Tonight
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
HPS Positive Behaviour Matrix
Positive behaviour Purpose Statement
School Council
Terms of Reference
HPS Terms of Ref Education Sub Com 2012
HPS Terms of Ref Facilities and Environment Sub Com 2012
HPS Terms of Ref Finance Sub Com 2012
HPS Terms of Ref Marketing and Community Engagement Sub Com 2012
Policies
Whole School
Department of Education Schools’ Privacy Policy
Department of Education School’s Privacy Policy: Information for Parents: English, Arabic, Mandarin, Turkish, & Vietnamese.
Refund Policy 2018
1 HPS Parent Payment Policy 2019
2 HPS Student Wellbeing And Engagement Policy 2021
4 HPS Schools Electronic Funds Management Policy 2019
6 HPS Privacy Policy 2019
7 HPS Anaphylaxis Policy 2019
8 HPS Complaints Policy 2019
9 HPS Attendance Policy 2019
10 HPS Volunteers Policy 2019
11 HPS Photographing Filming And Recording Students 2019
12 HPS Working With Children And Suitability Checks Staff Policy 2019
13 HPS SunSmart Policy 2020
15 HPS Head Lice Policy 2019
16 HPS Asthma Policy 2021
20 HPS Duty Of Care Policy 2019
21 HPS Yard Duty And Supervision Policy Parents And Students 2021
22 HPS First Aid Policy 2019
25 HPS Medication Policy 2019
28 HPS Mandatory Reporting Policy
29 HPS Camps And Excursions Policy 2021
30 HPS Student Learning Curriculum Policy 2019
31 HPS Student Learning Pedagogy Policy 2019
33 Bullying Prevention Policy 2021
34 HPS Student Learning Assessment & Student Reporting Policy 2019
40 HPS CCTV Policy 2019
42 HPS Health Care Needs Policy 2019
43 HPS Personal Accident And Personal Property Insurance Policy 2019
44 HPS Personal Property Policy 2019
45 HPS Mobile Phones Policy 2019
49 HPS Statement Of Values And School Philosophy 2019
50 HPS Yard Duty And Supervision Policy Primary School 2021
53 HPS Inclusion And Diversity Policy 2019
57 HPS Visitors Policy 2019
60 HPS Respect For School Staff 2019
62. HPS Dress Code Policy Students 2021
70 HPS Hire Of Facilities 2019
Return to School
HPS Vehicle Access Rules May 2020
77 HPS COVID 19 Return To School Policy May 2020
Appendix 1 HPS Vehicle Access Rules May 2020
Appendix 2 Drop Off Pick Up Summary 20 May 2020
Child Safe
HPS Code Of Conduct 2021
37 HPS Child Safety Policy 2022
52 HPS Child Safety Reporting Obligations Policy And Procedures 2022
Appendix 1 HPS Child Safety Code Of Conduct
Appendix 2 Incident Report Template
HPS Statement Of Commitment To Child Safety STD 2 2019
Information Session To Help Parents Explain Child Safety
Digital Technologies
18 HPS Digital Learning Policy 2021
HPS Digital Technologies Acceptable Use Agreement Prep Year 2 2021
HPS Digital Technologies Acceptable Use Agreement Year 3 6 2021
HPS Personal Device Enrolment Application July 2021
Homework
27 HPS Homework Policy 2019
Prep Homework Template Sample
Year 1&2 Homework Template Sample
Year 3&4 Homework Template Sample
Year 5&6 Homework Template Sample
Home Learning
The following resources are provided as a substitute for Remote Online Learning for situations where the Internet is not accessible.
Parents are encouraged to access these resources and download the items suitable for their children. Parents may also like to print these so that they are ready should there be a Wi-Fi failure and Seesaw Class is not accessible.
The resources will be progressively updated so please check back regularly.
Home Learning
Parent Information Handbook For Remote Learning
Highvale Primary School Remote Learning Handbook For Parents May 2021
Appendix 1 Student Absences Using School Stream
Prep Learning Community
Mathematics
Going Further Optional Maths Tasks P-2
English
Magic 300 Words
Magic 300 Words
Magic 100 Words Board Game
Amber Words Bingo
Aqua Words Bingo
Blue Words Bingo
Golden Words Bingo
Green Words Bingo
Indigo Words Bingo
Jade Words Bingo
Lemon Words Bingo
Lime Words Bingo
Orange Words Bingo
Pearl Words Bingo
Pink Words Bingo
Purple Words Bingo
Red Words Bingo
Ruby Words Bingo
Sapphire Words Bingo
Violet Words Bingo
Handwriting Sheets
Aa Handwriting
Bb Handwriting
Cc Handwriting
Dd Handwriting
Ee Handwriting
Ff Handwriting
Gg Handwriting
Hh Handwriting
Ii Handwriting
Jj Handwriting
Kk Handwriting
Ll Handwriting
Lowercase Practice Sheets
Mm Handwriting
Nn Handwriting
Numbers
Oo Handwriting
Pp Handwriting
Qq Handwriting
Rr Handwriting
Ss Handwriting
Tt Handwriting
Uppercase Practice Sheets
Uu Handwriting
Xx Handwriting
Yy Handwriting
Zz Handwriting
Additional Activities
Home Learning Pack Prep
1/2 Learning Community
Mathematics
Going Further Optional Maths Tasks P-2
English
Alphabet Handwriting Sheets 1-2
Book Review
Additional Activities
Year 1 School Closure Learning From Home Pack
Year 2 School Closure Learning From Home Pack Part 1
Year 2 School Closure Learning From Home Pack Part 2
Year 2 School Closure Learning From Home Pack Part 3
3/4 Learning Community
Mathematics
Arrays Game 1
Arrays Game 2
Perplexing Puzzles 123 4 For Years 3 4
Word Problems Multiplication Division
English
Book Review Template
5/6 Learning Community
Mathematics
Problem Solving Maths 5&6
Rich Learning Maths Year 5
Rich Learning Maths Year 6
Coordinates And Area Island Game
56 Going Further Maths Optional Resources
English
The Garden
Spitting Animals
Fancy Bread
A Mob Of Meerkats
Rock Paper Sixths Maths Game
Australia Years 5 And 6 Handwriting And Mindfulness Colouring Booklet
Queen Of The Night
Leaf Cutter Ants
Great Minds Albert Einstein
Elephant Seals
In Depth Book Review Writing Template
Additional Activities
Comic Book Templates
Chatterbox Template
Google Meets
Highvale Primary Community Group (HPCG)
A team of parent members works in consultation with the Principal and staff to support Highvale in many ways, including:
- Fundraising for learning equipment including Apple TVs and Robotics, and playground equipment.
- The Scholastic Book Fair.
- Special events such as Twilight Sports, Carols, discos, Mother’s Day stall, and Father’s Day breakfast.
The HPCG welcomes all members of the community to assist their efforts, both regularly and casually. Please speak to the office and our HPCG president will be in contact with you.
Uniform Shop
Staffed by volunteer parents, the Uniform Shop is usually open on the 1st Monday of each term and then fortnightly on Mondays for the rest of the term from 8.45am until 9.30am.
It is located in the Senior Building, opposite the library.
However, due to the current circumstances, we ask that parents use QKR to make any uniform purchases that they need. This application allows parents to view what each uniform piece looks like, as well as sizing and payment options. Instructions on how to download QKR can be found here.
School Lunches
School lunches are available to order on Fridays through Balanced Living & Catering.
QKR
QKR is our school’s preferred method of payment for parent payments, ICAS, Instrumental Music lessons, PFA special events, and special lunches. QKR is downloadable from your App Store. Instructions how to use QKR and download from your App Store can be found here.
School Stream
School Stream is an app used to deliver communication to parents, including newsletters, alerts, and special news. Information how to download and subscribe to School Stream can be viewed here.