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Enrolment Information

2009 Enrolments- Now is the time! See below for contacts.  Limited vacancies.

You can find out a lot about the School by browsing this site.
You are also welcome to visit, have a chat, and tour the school.
That is the best way to find out whether it suits you, or your child. Contact details are below.



　

Contact information:
Address

3509 Channel Highway

Woodbridge Tasmania 7162
Telephone: 03 6267 4667
e-mail: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au
Principal: Mr Chris Barnes
  chris.barnes@education.tas.gov.au
Office: Mrs Sue Wood
  Fax 03 6267 4808
NB: Limited vacancies currently exist for 2009.  Kinder and grade 7- enquire NOW.  Enrolments for 2010 are being taken. 

SCHOOL HOURS

Kindergarten

9.15 - 3.15 (full days) Tuesdays and Thursdays  

School Hours: Primary

 9.15 School Commences
10.50 - 11.10 Recess 
12.40 - 12.50 Supervised Lunch     
12.50 - 1.35 Lunch Break      
3.15 School Finish   

School Hours: Secondary
9.00     -    9.15 Class Teacher Period 
9.15     -    10.00 Period 1
10.00   -    10.50 Period 2 
10.50   -    11.10 Recess   
11.10   -    12.00 Period 3  
12.00     -    12.50 Period 4  
12.50   -    1.35 Lunch 
1.35     -    2.25 Period 5 
2.25     -    3.15 Period 6 

　

ACCESS
The main entrance to the school is from the Channel Highway. Access is also possible through Silver Water Park along the Foreshore Trail.

SCHOOL FACILITIES

  • Newly renovated Administration block

  • Extensive grounds, sports areas and courts.

  • School Farm of 12 acres

  • New Kindergarten and renovated lower primary classes

  • Modern Materials Design and Technology Block

  • Modern Food and Technology Learning area

  • A light spacious library

  • Extra-curricular science including solar boat and solar car construction.

  • State of the art computer hardware and software networked from K-10

  • Marine Discovery Centre, a world class field centre with a fully equipped 15 metre research vessel, the RV Penghana.
    Canteen - Open Wednesday - Friday


The Canteen provides a range of reasonably priced food items and is open at Recess and Lunch times. The canteen is working towards a healthy canteen bronze certificate. Primary students place their orders with the class teacher and orders are brought to the classroom at lunch time. Items which can be ordered include sandwiches, rolls, lasagne, pizzas, milk shakes and fruit juice. A price list is published regularly in the school newsletter.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
The School follows up on students who are late for school or absent without explanation. An explanatory note, or email written and signed by the parent or guardian must be sent to the class teacher on the students return, explaining the absence. Alternatively a telephone call to the school office on the first day of the absence assists with attendance checks, particularly for prolonged absences.  A message may also be left on the answering machine (telephone 6267 4205).

HOMEWORK
Homework will be related to class work and where possible will incorporate the family and the home environment.


Early Childhood-Primary
There are no specific requirements for homework in the early childhood years however there will be occasions when students will be asked to undertake enquiries at home to extend class investigations. In addition parents are encouraged to read to their children on a daily basis and encourage a love of literature. Children who read regularly to an adult are more likely to experience success in literacy. Reading books are sent home for children to read to a family member. All students will visit the school library and borrow library books each week which they can bring home to share. Parents may also come and borrow books for their children.
　

Upper Primary
Homework tasks may be set as separate tasks or as a completion of class work. Consideration will be given to resources available to students at home.
Homework tasks are set between Monday to Thursday.
In Grade 5/6 it is expected that appropriate homework tasks of up to 30 minutes will be set on a regular basis.
　

Secondary
Students 7-10 are expected to record all homework tasks in their homework diaries. Parents should inspect these regularly and sign diaries each fortnight. Parents should contact the class teacher with a message or signed note in the homework diary if there is a legitimate reason for incomplete homework.

In Grade 7 set tasks will often take up to 45 minutes. Students are not expected to complete homework tasks beyond 1.5 hours.

In Grade 8 students should aim to spend up to 1 to 1.5 hours each night on homework activities.

In Grade 9 and 10 students may need to spend 1.5 to 2 hours on homework and associated study activities.

REPORTING TO PARENTS

The progress of each child is monitored and reported to parents at regular intervals. Class information sessions are held for parents of children in primary classes and Grade 7 in term one. These are designed to enable parents to gain information about class programs and to hear about features of the organisation of teaching and learning activities for the ensuing year.

Parent/Teacher interviews are held mid year for all students. Formal written reports are provided at these interviews.

All  students will receive a progress report in April to enable parents to gauge how well their child has settled into their work. These reports are followed by the opportunity for parents to arrange an interview with subject teachers to discuss aspects of their child's progress.
　

In December all students K-9 receive a summary Report.

STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
The school believes that successful schools are characterised by a supportive school environment in which the academic, social, physical and emotional needs of all students are paramount. It further proposes that the context in which children learn has a direct effect on the level of their success. It is the responsibility of all members of the school community to provide and maintain an environment that strives to maximise the effectiveness of both teaching and learning. Disruptive or dangerous student behaviour will mean students will forfeit their right to participation.

SUN SMART BEHAVIOUR
Wearing of hats outside is expected for students during daylight saving hours in the school year (October- March).

TRANSPORT- SCHOOL BUSES

Bus transport is provided to the school on the following routes:


Bruny Island from Adventure Bay through Kettering
Cygnet
Nichols Rivulet
Gordon
Hobart Coach - from Hobart through Kingston.

Buses arrive at Woodbridge School between 8.40am and 9.00am.
Buses leave Woodbridge School at 3.15pm excepting Hobart Coach which depart at 3.40 pm.

Transport is free except the Cygnet bus ($3.00 per week) and Hobart Coach (30c per ticket).  For students who qualify for a Bus Pass through Service Tasmania, transport is free.

　

SCHOOL VISION AND AIMS

The educational philosophy of the school is based on the maximisation of individual talents and capabilities whilst providing a smooth progression from Kindergarten to Grade 10. We aim to provide an educational program that provides quality, continuity and security for students of all ages. The school program aims to take full advantage of the educational benefits of a Kindergarten to Grade 10 school and the many benefits of our location.

HISTORY
 The school was established on its current site in 1953.

LEVIES
Levies are due and payable in February each year.

Kindergarten $ 136
Prep- 2 $ 191
Grade 3-6 $ 201
Grade 7 $ 324
Grade 8 $ 324
Grade 9-10 $ 369

Students in Grades 9 and 10 choosing outdoor education or catering management as personal interest year long courses will be invoiced separately.
Levies for Outdoor Education $196.
Food and Well being/catering management $120.

Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) - Students who receive this allowance will not be required to pay the general levy. The only payments necessary are for optional subjects chosen by students, replacement stationery items as well as any additional optional activities undertaken throughout the year.

School Magazine
The cost of the school magazine will be $15.  To assist with printing costs, payment is preferred at the time of levy payment.

UNIFORM


Students are all expected to wear school uniform.


The Primary uniform consists of black trousers with a yellow T-shirt and a yellow and royal blue rugby top or royal blue windcheater.


The Secondary uniform is a white T-shirt and a navy and white rugby top or navy windcheater and black trousers. 

Students who do not attend school in uniform will be sent to the office to borrow a top. This should be returned to the office at the end of the school day.