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Junior School 2022
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CONTENTS Welcome from Head of Junior School...... 3 Junior School Commencement Details....................................4 Student Admin Days............................................5 Important Information........................................6 Important Dates......................................................6 Junior School Contact List................................6 Library and Sports.................................................6 After School Hours Care.....................................6 General Communication at TAS.......................................7 Lunches........................................................................7 Absence or late arrival.........................................8 Term Dates 2022.....................................................9 How to wear the uniform.................................10/12 Student Behavioural Expectations...............13/14
Welcome from the Head of Junior School Mr Ian Lloyd Welcome to 2022! We look forward to the year ahead with great excitement, knowing that our enrolments are very healthy, leading to the development of 3 new Junior school classes. We welcome all our families new and returning this year to Junior School and at the same time, our new teachers Mr Toby Armstrong (Kindergarten), Mr Craig Norrie (Year 4) and Mrs Kirsty Brunsdon (Year 5). Term 1 is always an exciting time of the year with both classroom and co-curricular activities keeping everyone very busy. We hope that staying occupied will assist everyone to settle into a strong routine early and we look for- ward to advertising the important dates and events very soon on the school calendar. The TAS Junior School is very proud of our community and the approach we all take to nurture our young students and we look forward to working with our parents and carers throughout the year. If you ever need assistance or have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with our Reception and we will be more than happy to help. Best wishes for the year ahead. Mr Ian Lloyd Head of Junior School. TAS Information Guide - 2022 Return to Main Menu 3
Junior School Commencement Details
ALL STUDENTS - JUNIOR SCHOOL
PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 5
WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY, 2022
TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY, 2022
7:00am Family/Sibling photos will take place by
Junior School Students wear summer uniform prior appointment with MSP photographers
8.45am Welcome to be held in the undercover area in 8:40am Junior School photos commence (as per
the Junior School. (Kindergarten to Year 5) schedule attached on Page 5).
School photos and class photos will be taken. Please ensure your
9.00am Pre-Kindergarten children arrive and parents
child is wearing the summer uniform on this day.
and carers go straight to the Pre-Kindergarten
classroom (via the Pre-Kindergarten Garden). ie
students will not attend the Assembly
on this first day.
9.15am Junior School Morning Tea (K-5) with parents
and carers in the undercover area adjacent in
Junior School
9.30am Junior School Classes commence and parents
and carers depart
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Student Admin Days TAS Information Guide - 2022 Return to Main Menu 5
Junior School (PK-5) - Important Information
We welcome our new and returning families to TAS in 2022 and JUNIOR SCHOOL CONTACT LIST
inform you of the start of term details. We are very pleased to have
such a large number of new enrolments and, as you will have Head of Junior School
heard, it will be a very busy term. Mr Ian Lloyd 6776 5817
Junior School Administrative Assistant
Pre-Kindergarten - Year 2
Ms Sandra Lasker 6776 5817
We wish to remind parents of children in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2
junior@as.edu.au
that Learn to Swim lessons commence in the second week of Term
1, from Monday 7 February, 2022. Sports training also commences Class Teachers
for all children in the second week. Please ensure you are prepared
with the appropriate gear. All information in relation to sport Pre-Kindergarten Mrs Tania Ball
will be posted in our weekly newsletter TAS Talks. If you have any Mrs Anne Trenerry
questions, please contact Junior School Reception on 6776 5817.
Ms Jacinta Coates
Kindergarten Mrs Anna O’Connor
IMPORTANT DATES FOR JUNIOR SCHOOL
Mr Toby Armstrong
Year 1 Mrs Christine Wright
Monday 31 January Pre-Kindergarten Information Evening
for parents from 5.30pm - 6:30pm Year 2 Mrs Tania Hardin
Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Year 3 Mrs Lana Hawskford
Tuesday 1 February Junior School Welcome in the Junior Mrs Grania Fawcett
School covered area. All classes Year 4 Mr Craig Norrie
commence from 9.30am.
Year 5 Mrs Veronica Waters
Wednesday 2 February School photos - please ensure your Mrs Kirsty Brunsdon
child is wearing summer uniform on
this occasion.
LIBRARY AND SPORTS
Tuesday 8 February Parent Information Evenings
Junior School students have library lessons in The Hub once a
Years K, 2 & 4 week at which time they may borrow and return books.
6.00 - 7.00pm in classrooms
After school sport training days vary. Students may wear sports
Thursday 10 February Parent Information Evening
uniform on the day when they have after school sport (this does
(Years 1, 3 & 5)
not apply to days when they have PE). The Junior School will
6.00 - 7.00pm in classrooms
advise sports training days at the commencement of Term 1.
Thursday 17 February Junior School Swimming Carnival
AFTER SCHOOL HOURS CARE
Thursday 7 April End of Term - Classes conclude TAS Junior School offers Out of School Hours Care (After School
Hours Care and Vacation Care) for our students and families.
The program combines active games with structured and
unstructured play, quiet time and a healthy snack. This time is led
by our carer, Mrs Jacinta Major, a qualified and highly experienced
provider. OSHC is located in the dedicated space at Junior School
and all that is required is for interested parents, is to register
their child by contacting oshc@as.edu.au. Further details will be
forwarded upon expression of interest.
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Communication at TAS / Lunches TAS Talks TAS Talks is the TAS weekly newsletter and published in digital format every Wednesday. This publication is essential reading for students and parents as it outlines the school’s activities in the week ahead and reflects on the achievements of the week that has been. Parents are automatically added to the email list. Website & Student/Parent Portals The site contains all the information a student or parent needs to know about the school in easy to use Student and Parent Portals that can be found at the top of the home page. The TAS website address is www.as.edu.au Student Portal It is strongly recommended that all students familiarise themselves with the school information available on the student portal. Academic information, CANVAS, Moodle, webmail and links to co-curricular activities and school policies are all easy to access and read. In addition Junior School students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 3 will be using Seesaw. LUNCHES Students from Year 3 and above may use the School Dining Room for lunch. The cost is $6.30 per lunch which is inclusive of morning tea. Morning tea is delivered to the Junior School, whilst lunch is supervised in the Dining Room. There is a wide range of pre-made salads, bread, fresh seasonal fruit and a hot meal option each day. There is no need to pre-book. Charges are applied to the school account on a user pays - per term basis. A School canteen is located in the foyer of the TAS Swim Centre. Junior School students can preorder (tuckshop style) in the morning, providing the correct cash with their order. Due to COVID restrictions, the dining room will not be available for day students until further notice. When this situation changes, you will be updated accordingly. TAS Information Guide - 2022 Return to Main Menu 7
Absence or late arrival
Daily Absence
If your child is to be absent from school for any reason, including arriving late or leaving early, please advise the appropriate Administration
Assistant (see below), explaining the reason for absence by phone or email.
Sickness in excess of four school days requires a doctor’s certificate detailing the nature of sickness and duration of sickness and may be
requested at the discretion of the Heads of each area of the school.
Students who need to sign in or out during the school day must do so at the Junior School Reception area. This includes late arrival and
early departure to and from school.
Junior School: Phone 6776 5817 or by email to junior@as.edu.au
More information about absentees and extended leave can be found by visiting the school website.
Leave during academic time
Students are expected to attend school for the full period of the term. If, however, a family wishes to apply for leave for exceptional
circumstances, the Application for Exemption from School form ( found in the parent portal of the TAS website) MUST be completed by a
parent and permission sought from Head of Junior School, prior to the leave being taken (see contact information above).
Alternatively, if a family wishes to apply for leave for their child/children for the purpose of travel or holidays during term time exceeding
15 days, the Application for Extended Leave - Travel or Holiday form (found on the TAS website) MUST be completed by a parent and
permission sought respectively, as above.
If the leave is granted, an appropriate Certificate confirming permission will be issued.
Illness/Absence during the school day
Should a student become ill during school hours they are to go to the Junior School Reception where the parents will be contacted and
asked to collect them. If the student is injured or the parents are uncontactable, the student is taken to the TAS Medical Centre.
Leave from Sport
Students who are unable to attend sport must inform their coach or manager prior to the training session or game. Students must make
every effort to attend sport. Appointments and leave arrangements should be made outside of training and game times.
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2022 Term Dates
New Staff Induction Monday & Tuesday
24-25 January
Term 1 Australia Day Holiday Wednesday 26 January 10 weeks
Staff Day Thursday 27 January
Staff Day Friday 28 January
Staff Day / Boarders return Monday 31 January
Classes resume Tuesday 1 February
Term ends–classes conclude Thursday 7 April
Staff Day Friday 8 April
Easter – Good Friday 15 April – Easter Monday 18 April
Term 2 Anzac Day Monday 25 April 9 Weeks
Staff Day / Boarders return Tuesday 26 April
Classes commence Wednesday 27 April
Classes conclude Thursday 9 June
Staff Day Friday 10 June
Queen’s Birthday Long
Weekend (School closed)
Boarders Return Monday 13 June
Classes resume Tuesday 14 June
Term ends–classes conclude Thursday 23 June
Staff Day Friday 24 June
Term 3 Staff Day / Boarders return Monday 18 July 10 weeks
Classes commence Tuesday 19 July
Term ends–classes conclude Thursday 22 September
Staff Day / Valedictory Day Friday 23 September
Labour Day Holiday – 3 October
Term 4 Staff Day / Boarders return Monday 10 October 9 weeks
Classes resume Tuesday 11 October
Term ends – classes conclude Thursday 8 December
JS Speech Day Thursday 8 December
SS Speech Day Friday 9 December
VOB 2021
TAS Information Guide - 2022 Return to Main Menu 9How to wear the uniform - the School’s expectations
The School expects its students to wear their full school uniform correctly and with pride and sets high standards for students in public. It
is our expectation that uniform and shoes will be clean and in good repair.
Boys hair should be combed and of an acceptable length (not over the collar, ears or eyes), with no artificial colouring.
Girls hair should be of a natural colour, clean, well kept and drawn away from the face. Shoulder length hair must be tied back. Hair
ribbons are optional, but if worn, must be navy (Years PK-10).
Jewellery
• Girls can wear small gold, silver or pearl stud earrings (approx 3mm in diameter) or sleepers. Earrings must only be located in the lobe
of the ear and there is to be only one in each ear. However, girls may be asked to remove these during some sporting or co-curricular
activities for health and safety reasons.
• Watches can be worn.
• No rings, wristbands or bracelets are to be worn, unless for medical purposes.
• Necklaces are not to be worn, except for those that have religious significance. These should be discreetly tucked underneath the
uniform.
Summer uniform
Junior School Boys are to wear khaki shorts and shirt, long khaki socks, pulled up at all times and black shoes. A school tie must be worn
by Years 3, 4 and 5. This is optional for Years 2 and below. A blazer must be worn by Year 5 students when required. For all younger years a
blazer is optional.
Girls are to wear school dress, short white socks (not ankle socks), black shoes and navy blazer Year 5 only. The navy girls jumper may be
worn with this dress depending on the weather.
Winter uniform
Pre-Kindergarten boys and girls wear navy tracksuits pants with a polo shirt and the school navy jumper.
Boys from Kindergarten upwards wear a grey shirt, grey socks, grey trousers, school jumper and black shoes A school tie must be worn
by Years 3, 4 and 5. (optional for Years 2 and below). or all formal occasions a white shirt is worn instead of the grey and a blazer must be
worn by Year 5 boys.
Girls in Kindergarten to Year 5 wear a grey dress, TAS long sleeved blouse, with grey stockings and navy blazer for Year 5. TAS grey trousers
are optional in place of the skirt worn with black or grey socks.
For formal occasions Junior School girls wear the appropriate uniform depending on the season.
For formal occasions in all terms, girls in Years K-5 wear a white long sleeved blouse and skirt with the school tie, black stockings and navy
blazer. Year 11 and 12 girls wear a navy skirt, the white formal blouse, school tie, black stockings and the striped senior blazer. The navy
school jumper may be worn at all times depending on the weather.
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Jumpers may be worn in addition to, but not instead of, blazers to and from school.
All students should all possess and use a TAS schoolbags for all purposes.
Hats and Caps
Only the TAS Chappell hat should be worn by students in the playground during recess and lunchtimes.
Sports/PE uniform - All Students
All students will have a TAS sport polo shirt which should be worn with TAS blue shorts. This uniform may be worn when representing
the school in any external competitions unless specialist sport uniform is required. TAS regulation swimwear must be worn during all
school aquatic activities.
House polo-shirt
For any inter-house sporting activities, including the athletics championships, swimming championships and inter-house
competitions, students will wear their House polo shirt with TAS blue shorts.
TAS tracksuit - All Students
All students will have a TAS tracksuit which may be worn at training, at matches and when travelling to and from matches.
Personal Property
All items brought to school should be clearly named. They remain the students’ responsibility and are brought at their own risk and are
not covered by any form of school insurance.
Return to Main Menu 12Student Behavioural Expectations Our foundations are based on ideals of mutual respect and responsibility and focused upon a culture of connectedness. Responsibilities of the students Each TAS student has the responsibility to be a courteous, caring and co-operative member of the school community by respecting the rights of others. Students must, therefore, endeavour to: • Accept responsibility for their own behaviour and modifying inappropriate behaviour accordingly • Learn to the best of their ability and allow others to learn unhindered • Co-operate with others and learn to discuss without being disagreeable • Be punctual to class and care for all school property and equipment • Know the school rules and the consequences of not working within those rules • Contribute to the maintenance and care of the school environment • Behave in a manner that brings no discredit to the school. Examples of appropriate behaviour: • Courtesy to other students, staff, visitors to the school and to the public • Punctuality at all school activities • Correctly wearing the school’s uniform • Co-operating with and supporting other students • Helping to maintain the cleanliness of classrooms, buildings and the school grounds • Caring for plants, trees and gardens within the school grounds • Speaking politely to other students, staff and visitors • Being honest. 1. The Armidale School believes very strongly that all members of the school community (students, staff, parents) have the right to a safe, supportive and caring environment free from intimidation of any kind. 2. The school will not tolerate bullying or harassment in any form. Students are encouraged to support other students and to report instances of bullying, understanding that no action will be taken without the victim’s consent. 3. Bullying is the deliberate intention to harm someone who does not have the power to stop it. Bullying may involve actions to hurt, threaten or frighten another person either physically or psychologically. Bullying causes hurt and distress, is repeated, and involves an imbalance of power. What to do to prevent bullying If you are experiencing bullying behaviour, it is important to let an adult know. Please speak with an adult you trust. If you observe someone being bullied, you have a responsibility to talk with an adult so this behaviour can be addressed. TAS Information Guide - 2022 Return to Main Menu 13
Student Behavioural Expectations
Action that may be taken by the school
The School will do all it can to prevent bullying in all its forms, however please keep in mind that we can only address behaviour we
are aware of, so please let an adult know so incidents of bullying can be responded to. There are procedures and processes in place
that will be used depending on the type of bullying that has occurred. This can include the following:•
• Discussion with teacher or Head of Junior School
• Discussion and counselling with Director of Pastoral Care
• Discussion and counselling with School Counsellor or external counsellor
• Notification to parents and discussion with Deputy Principal
• Referral to the Principal
• Withdrawal
If you have concerns about the way someone is being treated please speak with an adult or contact the School.
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