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2021 Early Learning Centre Information Booklet
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Contents
2 Contents & Contacts
3 Haileybury Rendall School Early Learning Centre 2021
4 Early Learning Centre Philosophy
10 Commencing In The Early Learning Centre
16 The ELC Curriculum
18 Health
20 Important Dates – 2021
21 Policies
Haileybury Rendall School Contacts
Haileybury Rendall School
6057 Berrimah Road
Berrimah NT 0828
Phone: +61 8 8922 1611
Head of ELC: +61 8 8922 2509
www.haileyburyrendall.com.au
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Haileybury Rendall School
Early Learning Centre 2021
Haileybury Rendall School welcomes all children and their families to our
Early Learning Centre. As each child joins us, she/he will receive a great deal
of personal attention to cater for her/his individual needs.
Your child will be learning in an environment where pastoral care is central to all else. Each child’s
worth as an individual and as a community member is valued. Each child learns at a different rate and
in a different way; therefore, the Early Learning Centre staff will strive to meet your child’s needs and
interests. Your child’s self-esteem and confidence will be fostered and supported, as we believe these
factors are the key to success in any learning environment.
At Haileybury Rendall School, children are challenged to achieve their personal best. They are
encouraged to participate and expand their horizons as they begin their educational journey.
Through individual and group planning, firm foundations are laid for all future learning. Our aim
is for your child to develop into a young adult of vision, integrity and generosity of spirit.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the Larrakia people as the traditional custodians of the land that we love, learn
and play on. We promise to care and respect all as we journey on this land together.
At Haileybury Rendall School, the exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is
an important part of our curriculum. Our inquiries into creation deities, storytelling, art, dance and
language reveal ways of being and a celebration of life. The children benefit from an integrated
teaching and learning approach where the celebration and recognition of diversity in cultures
happens across many learning environments.
Practising cultural competence at Haileybury Rendall School means recognising differences and
cultivating positive attitudes so that all people appreciate the benefits of diversity.
Every child matters every day
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Our Philosophy
At Haileybury Rendall School, we believe that children are competent, curious and social.
We recognise that each child has their own interests and strengths and an individual style
of learning.
Our ELC offers a rich curriculum that encourages
children to engage with life’s joys and complexities and
to have agency in their learning journey as it unfolds.
Educators have a responsibility to all children and their families to provide each child with
the knowledge and skills necessary to become empathetic and respectful participants of the
diverse communities in which they live, play and learn.
We are committed to promoting cultural awareness in all children, including greater
understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being.
Our ongoing commitment to sustainability is evident in our Early Learning program and
embedded within our indoor and outdoor learning environments.
Children learn that they are global citizens with shared
responsibilities to each other, the environment and
humanity.
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Through reflective planning, stimulating environments and play-based programs, educators foster
children’s independent inquiry, supporting them to be capable, confident and competent learners.
Children’s learning is extended through an emergent curriculum which aims to stimulate each
child’s thinking, foster their curiosity and a genuine love of learning.
Through explicit teaching we actively promote children’s learning, using evidence-based planning
and high-quality learning experiences to develop the higher-order thinking skills necessary for
21st Century learners.
Our values of trust, unity and respect underpin our
commitment to maintaining strong partnerships with
parents and families in recognition of the significant role
we all play in children’s development, wellbeing and
education.
Parent participation is welcome, and educators work in partnership with parents to optimise each
child’s learning outcomes. We strive to develop relationships based on mutual respect, shared
understandings and continual dialogue, to promote collaboration and learning.
As early childhood advocates, we respect and believe in the United Nations Rights of the Child and
The Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics.
These guiding documents uphold a positive and joyful childhood as essential to all children. The
theories and practice principles that guide educators in developing, implementing and evaluating
the educational program are informed by respect for the individuality of each child, their wellbeing,
interests and cultural experiences.
We believe in evidence-based practice, professional learning and ongoing critical reflection
to inform and evaluate the high-quality education we provide.
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Haileybury Rendall School Vision
To be recognised as a great world school through:
• Academic excellence
• Social justice
• International outlook
HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL MISSION
To develop high-achieving students who are connected globally, to each other and to the communities
in which they live and which they will serve.
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE VISION STATEMENT
To be a leading example of quality education in the early years through the provision of a stimulating
play-based program that equips children with a set of skills, understandings, learning styles, social
competence and emotional wellbeing that will serve them well into their future.
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE VALUES
The ELC values reflect the deep belief we hold about
relationships that exist between staff, families and children.
These are collaborative and supportive, where each interacts,
influences and educates the other. Relationships are integral
to the success of our ELC and underpin all that we do, say,
and reflect.
Trust
Unity
Respect
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EARLY LEARNING YEARS FRAMEWORK
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is the National Curriculum set out by the Council of
Australian Governments, which ensures professionals and parents achieve the best learning and
developmental outcomes for children.
The EYLF has principles, practices and outcomes essential to supporting and enhancing young
children’s learning. Staff at Haileybury Rendall School use this framework to ensure children are
engaging in quality early childhood education.
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NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS
The National Quality Standard sets a national benchmark for the quality of education and care
services. It also gives services and families a better understanding of a quality service. This enables
families to make informed decisions about the services providing education and care to their child.
The National Quality Standard is a key aspect of the National Quality Framework. It brings together
the seven key quality areas that are important to outcomes for children.
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CHILDREN’S LEARNING AND PROGRESS
Documentation, in the form of observation of children and extensive record-keeping, has long been
encouraged and practised in many early childhood programs. Documentation typically includes
samples of the children’s work at different stages of completion; photographs showing work in
progress; comments written by the educator or other adults working with the children; and children’s
dialogue, comments and explanations of intentions about the activities.
High-quality documentation of children’s work and ideas contributes to the quality of an early
childhood program as well as relationships with families. The Learning Journals reflect the child’s
Individualised Program, and the documentation is written to reflect all areas of development and
curriculum.
Learning Journals and Reporting
A key component of the Early Years Learning Framework is the assessment and reporting of our
students. The way we report on the children’s progress reflects the learning outcomes of the
framework. The Learning Journals received at the end of each year are a collection of documentation,
photographs, artwork and comments that provide an outline of your child’s year.
Families will have an opportunity to take these journals home and contribute to them throughout the
year. We want to create a genuine, shared folio among educators, children and parents, providing a
more meaningful insight into your children’s day and into our role as their educators.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews are held throughout the year. Parent Teacher Interviews extend and explain
the work highlighted in the five learning outcomes of the EYLF and provide a forum for discussion
about the progress of each child. During the interview, parents and teachers jointly review the progress
of each child and set goals for future learning.
PASTORAL CARE
Haileybury Rendall School has a positive Pastoral Care Program which provides strategies and support
to enable children to develop a sense of personal worth. Our highly skilled educators focus on the total
development of each child and develop a program that provides for the different backgrounds, rates of
maturity and experiences of all children. They aim to nurture children and assist them to develop
to their fullest potential.
In the Early Learning Centre, the Lead Educator is the key person and the major point of contact for
parents. Each educator is supported by the Head of Early Learning Centre and the Haileybury Rendall
School Executive Team, if required, to ensure each child’s journey through the ELC is positive.
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CHILD SAFE SCHOOL
Children’s safety and wellbeing will always be our first priority as we believe it is fundamental to
each girl or boy’s ability to learn and develop. At Haileybury Rendall School we have a zero tolerance
of child abuse and follow our policies and procedures should any concerns be raised.
ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY
“One of the most significant responsibilities that early childhood professionals have is to support
children to retain the sense of awe and wonder that they are born with, to add to that a desire to
nurture and protect what is beautiful, and to encourage them to appreciate that there are many
possibilities for honouring life and wonders that the world holds.”
Stonehouse, A. (2006) NSW Curriculum Framework for Children’s Services.
Haileybury Rendall School Early Learning Centre, as a service to the community, has an opportunity
not only to make reductions to waste, water and energy consumption through its operations, but to
offer a role model of sustainable living to young children in a world facing climate change, increasing
levels of air, land and water pollution, and depleted natural resources.
Haileybury Rendall School Early Learning Centre is committed to:
• promoting respect for, and an appreciation of, the natural environment among all at the service
• fostering children’s capacity to understand and respect the natural environment, and the
interdependence between people, plants, animals and the land
• supporting the development of positive attitudes and values in line with sustainable practices
• ensuring that educators and other staff engage in sustainable practices during the operation
of the service.
Source: Haileybury Rendall School ELC Environmental Sustainability Policy
10Commencing in the
Early Learning Centre
INITIAL DAYS
The settling-in process is very important and needs to be a positive one. For some children who have
had experience in care prior to commencing in the ELC, the transition is likely to be a smooth process.
For those where the ELC is their first experience of a long-day setting, there may be the need for a
slower transition into the daily routine. We encourage you to discuss the start-up options available to
you with the Head of the ELC, and together determine a settling-in program that best suits your family.
Often having shortened days in the initial weeks allows the children time to experience their new class,
group and educators without any concerns of a long day in a new environment.
The Haileybury Rendall School ELC will open on Tuesday 5 January. Children commencing at this time
will be a part of the Start Up Program in the ELC. This will be a wonderful time for settling in and getting
to know the children and many of the staff.
The School’s term commences on Thursday, 28 January. All children will need to have commenced
from this day. During term times we operate a core educational program from 8.30 am – 3.00 pm each
day. We ask that all children arrive by this time and are collected after 3.00 pm, so as not to miss out on
key learning opportunities. We understand that there are times when this cannot happen. Please notify
staff when there is an occasion that your child will be dropped off or collected outside of these core
times.
The activity-based holiday program will continue throughout term break periods and is delivered
by qualified staff who are all known to the children. We would like the children to be in the centre by
10.00am for the holiday program as planned events, experiences and activities will commence after
this.
A reminder that your child is considered enrolled as of 5 January 2021 If you elect not to start until
later in January, you will be charged at full fee rate per day as Child Care Subsidy (CCS) cannot be
applied until your child is physically attending the centre.
11WHAT TO BRING
Please bring all the items listed below and help your child to store them in her/his locker. You are
welcome to stay until you feel your child is settled and comfortable, then move on with a cheerful
farewell after reassuring your child that you will be back. If you are anxious about your child, feel free
to give us a call when you arrive home or at work to ease your mind.
When you arrive at the end of the day, please come into your child’s classroom and collect her/him.
Once you have collected your child, then collect her/his bag and ensure you sign out on both the
attendance book and iPad.
Items Required:
• Haileybury Rendall School sun hat
• Small pillow, fitted cot sheet and either a flat sheet or small blanket
• Library bag of your choice
• Full change of clothes, including socks and underwear
• Haileybury Rendall School bag
• Morning tea, lunch and water bottle
Please ensure all items are named, including socks and underwear
HOURS OF OPERATION
Reception and Preschool
The Early Learning Centre operates on an extended-hours model, open daily from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm
for 50 weeks of the year. This centre offers only full-time places to Preschool children. Reception
children may enrol in a Three-Day or Full-Time Program. We ask that children arrive by 8:30 am daily.
As well as all public holidays and two weeks over the Christmas period, this centre closes for six staff
professional development days in 2021:
• Monday 25 January
• Wednesday 27 January
• Monday 19 April
• Monday 19 July
• Monday 11 October
• Friday 10 December
12ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Our policy puts the child’s safety first and foremost at all times. The Sign in / Sign out iPad placed in the
ELC foyer and is a legal requirement. Other people, such as grandparents, may collect your child from
her/his class, but they must be nominated by parents on your child’s enrolment form. When this person
is unknown to staff, identification will need to be sighted for security reasons.
Please let staff know if you are running late for pick-up time, so we can reassure children and inform
them of any change in plans.
If your child has not been collected by 6.00 pm, two staff will remain with your child and begin to follow
the steps involved in the Haileybury Rendall School Late Collection Policy.
QikKids Kiosk
QikKids (QK) Kiosk is the digital sign-in-and-out system we use for parents/guardians to drop off or pick
up their children through entering a digital PIN.
Staff will help you with the initial set-up of this PIN.
UNIFORM
The ELC uniform has been designed to be interchangeable and practical for young children as they play
in the indoor and outdoor environment. Please ensure all items are clearly named.
ELC uniforms are available for purchase from Noone Imagewear, located in the Uniform Shop.
Shoes
Children are to wear plain black runners with velcro fastening.
HATS AND SUNSCREEN
In keeping with Haileybury Rendall School’s SunSmart Policy, hats are to remain at school at all times.
Please apply sunscreen on your child prior to arriving at school. Sunscreen will be available and applied
under staff supervision as required throughout the day. If you would prefer your child to use her/his own
sunscreen, please send along a bottle/roll-on that is clearly named. A daily UV rating, as stated by the
SunSmart app, will be displayed in the foyer.
INSECT REPELLENT
Haileybury Rendall School ELC provides MOOV Insect repellent for the children to protect from flies,
sandflies, mosquitos and midge bites. MOOV is a highly effective formulation that contains natural active
ingredients and is free from DEET and synthetic pesticides. Please apply this to your child on arrival and
staff will reapply every 3 hours as required. If you would prefer your child to use her/his own repellent,
please send along a bottle/roll-on that is clearly named.
13TOYS FROM HOME
The sharing of special toys, photos and objects in the ELC helps children to feel they belong.
Staff place great emphasis on establishing strong relationships with children as individuals. This
is one way that staff can have insight into their world and discover their interests and likes.
For some children, the opportunity to bring along a special toy helps them to settle each morning
and initiate relationships with peers, as they discover similar interests or learn from each other.
It also provides children with learning opportunities in relation to sharing and turn-taking.
Staff wish parents to understand that while each room has a special place for toys/objects, and though
care for equipment is encouraged at all times, occasional accidents do occur. We recommend special,
breakable items be placed in the care of our staff, and these will be shown during the day.
COMMUNICATION
Education is a partnership between the child, family and the School. We believe that, especially in the
early years, it is vital that home and school work together to ensure that your child’s experiences are
happy, enriching and rewarding. If there is a concern, or if you wish to seek information, please feel
free to speak to your child’s educator or make an appointment if more time is required.
The following documents are displayed in the foyer for parent reference:
• School Prospectus, which includes our fee structure
• Information books/parent resources
• ELC brochures
• Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
You will also receive regular notifications from the ELC educators keeping you up to date with
Haileybury Rendall School ELC events and information.
General Issues
Should parents have any questions or concerns, please discuss them immediately with your
child’s educator or the Head of Early Learning Centre. Please call the office to arrange a time on
+61 8 8922 1611 or speak to her directly. Parents are encouraged to speak to their child’s
educators directly if they have any concerns.
Department of Education and Training
Haileybury Rendall School’s Early Learning Centres are approved by the Department of Education
and Training (DET).
The Northern Territory Region contact details are:
Children’s Services Officer
Mitchell Centre
55-59 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800
+61 8 8999 5659
Parents may contact DET if they require any advice on Children’s Services or have a concern
regarding the service.
14ABSENTEES
If your child is unwell, it is in the interests of everyone that she/he be kept at home until she/he
is well enough to join in with the program again.
Please phone the School before 9.00 am and leave a message with the receptionist to report if your
child will be absent. Your message will be relayed to your child’s educator. Or you can email
hrs.admin@hrs.edu.au
Reporting absences to the School is vitally important and it is a legal requirement for the School
to keep records of absences.
If your child will be absent from school for an extended period – eg. holiday, etc, please ensure you
inform your child’s educator in writing, via email.
At times, there are circumstances when your child will be attending school but parents are away.
If this is the case, the School will need to be informed of guardianship (names and phone numbers)
of the children in your absence. This is to ensure the health and safety of your child at all times.
FOOD AND LUNCH ORDERS
Nutritious lunches and snacks for your child are encouraged. Items such as lollies, chocolate and chips
are strongly discouraged, and we ask that your child has at least one piece of fresh fruit or vegetable
each day. Water should be in a plastic drink bottle. We do not allow cans or glass bottles in the ELC.
Our school canteen is available each Wednesday and Friday. Please download the Flexischools App
on your phone to place your order.
As part of the Extended Hours Program, afternoon tea is available for all students in the Centre.
NUT AND EGG GUIDELINES
As some children in the ELC may have life-threatening allergies to both nuts and eggs, we ask for your
cooperation in keeping the classroom environment a safe one. Sandwiches that contain peanut butter
or Nutella include ingredients that are a high risk for children with allergies and we ask that you do not
include them in your child’s school lunch or morning tea. We also ask that egg sandwiches and hard-
boiled eggs are enjoyed at home instead of at school.
In keeping with the Department of Education and Training requirements, all staff have attained a
certificate in the management of anaphylaxis and have been trained in the use of an EpiPen.
Thank you very much for your cooperation and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask
your child’s class educator, or the Head of ELC.
15BIRTHDAYS
We enjoy celebrating birthdays in the ELC. Parents are welcome to send along a special treat for the
class to share for morning tea. Cupcakes or individual treats are easiest in the ELC. Please send a list
of ingredients as well, as this enables staff to monitor any children who may have allergies.
Birthday invitations are welcome and can be given to your child’s educator for distribution.
FAMILY PARTICIPATION
Family help is welcomed in the ELC. When assisting in the program, we suggest you enjoy spending
time with your child and her/his friends. At times, staff may ask you to assist at a special activity. We
ask that parents who do assist be aware of confidentiality issues by not discussing children with other
parents.
Family members at Haileybury Rendall School are called by their first name when working within the
program. If you would like to be called ‘Mr’ or ‘Mrs’, please inform staff who will be happy to oblige.
We ask that all family members wanting to assist in any way obtain an Ochre Card.
WELLNESS TIME
Children have a designated ‘Wellness Time’ during most days of the week. It involves children relaxing
on a bed, reading or playing with a special toy for comfort. Children are not expected to sleep at this
time, but it is considered more a time for children to relax and gather energy for the afternoon program.
ELC children require a small pillow and a fitted cot sheet and either a flat sheet or a small blanket,
which the educators will show you at orientation.
16The ELC Curriculum
RECEPTION
As children commence in Reception they are welcomed into an environment that is supportive of their
individual needs and interests. They join the Haileybury Rendall School community alongside a group
of children who will quickly become their friends, supported by educators who will ensure their social
and emotional wellbeing is always a priority. Each child is given the time, space and opportunity to feel
comfortable, safe and secure in their new environment. The educators work closely with each child
to ensure her/his individual goals are encouraged in a nurturing educational setting. Our educators
create an environment that is reflective of the needs of three-year-old children, while always providing
challenges and opportunities for further learning.
Play is at the centre of all we do and is a key component to each child’s health, growth, development
and understanding. Seeing, hearing, touching and experiencing is how children learn best. It is through
a combination of intentional and incidental teaching moments that the Educators develop each child’s
competency in all five of the Early Years Learning Framework outcomes.
PRESCHOOL
In Preschool we provide young children with the opportunity to engage in meaningful play-based
experiences within a natural, caring and educationally stimulating environment. We provide learning
opportunities that build upon each child’s strength while challenging her/him to explore her/his
potential. Children are encouraged to ask questions as they develop an understanding of their world,
while learning to live and play happily and purposefully with others. Opportunities to participate in
Literacy, Numeracy, and the Specialist Programs are additional elements in our week, designed to
extend children’s level of understanding and concept knowledge.
The educators focus on each child’s potential to develop skills and abilities. Opportunities exist daily
for both intentional teaching and spontaneous learning through play. This ensures that children are
competent and capable learners who have a clear understanding and connection to their sense of
self, the community, and how to care for the world around them.
INCURSIONS AND EXCURSIONS
We provide both incursions and excursions during the year. These are at no cost to families. Incursions
occur at the centre and involve a special visitor and a special activity, for example St John Ambulance
have visited in the past. Excursions in the past have included places like the Territory Wildlife Park.
A full risk assessment is conducted prior to any incursion or excursion. Parents are welcome to
volunteer to assist and require current Ochre Cards.
17LITERACY, NUMERACY AND SCIENCE
A feature of the Early Learning curriculum at Haileybury Rendall School is the Literacy Program,
where phonic sounds and letter names are learned through a multi-sensory approach. We utilise a
combination of resources from Jolly Phonics and Little Learners Love Literacy in our teaching practice
and curriculum design.
The Numeracy Program has specific outcomes based on number value, numerals, classifying,
sequencing, addition, subtraction and predicting. These concepts are incorporated into the play-based
activities through a variety of manipulative resources, games and open-ended experiences for self-
motivated learning.
Our ELC Educators value the ability to create strong foundations for children’s future learning.
A Science curriculum, with a focus on providing children with the opportunities to expand their
thinking and develop an understanding of science concepts and vocabulary within their everyday
program is embedded within the children’s daily program. The curriculum supports children to gain
skills leading to reasoning, analytical thought and problem-solving abilities and encourages children
to develop an attitude of inquiry and make their own discoveries. The Science curriculum incorporates
Life, Earth and Physical Science areas.
SPECIALIST CLASSES
Specialist classes are timetabled for ELC students per week. Parents will receive a timetable at the
Information Session outlining which days each Specialist class will run. The classes offered include:
• Music
• Mandarin
• Physical Education
• Library
18Health
COVID-19
Haileybury Rendall School has an Emergency Response Plan and the ELC has a sub plan to specifically
support this area of the School. Parents receive communication as appropriate regarding the phases of
this plan based on the advice of the Federal and NT Governments. The School will not hesitate to act in
the best interests of the School Community. Haileybury Rendall School closely monitors the situation
both locally and globally.
In addition good hygiene is important throughout the School and particularly in the ELC. The ELC
educators are mindful of good hygiene practices with all children.
ILLNESS POLICY
Children must be kept away if they are unwell. If you are in doubt about your child’s health, please keep
your child away. Gastric upsets, impetigo, conjunctivitis, coughs and colds are most infectious and
for the sake of your child and the sake of others in the centre, we ask you to cooperate. In the case of
a gastric upset, at least 48 hours should have elapsed since the last loose bowel motion or vomiting
attack before your child returns to the centre.
Please notify us of any infectious disease as soon as possible.
There is a School Nurse on the premises who will assist with most accidents or illnesses.
HEALTH RECORDS
Medication, Illness and Accident
Staff comply with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 in relation to medication,
illness and accident.
In the event of your child becoming ill or seriously injured during her or his time in the Early Learning
Centre, we will notify a parent as soon as possible.
If we are unable to contact either parent or the child’s guardian(s) an emergency authorised contact
person, listed on the child’s form, will be telephoned to collect the injured or sick child. The child may
be taken to the Sick Bay to be cared for by the School Nurse.
Every effort will be made to make the child feel comfortable. Appropriate first aid will be administered.
There are always qualified first aid staff in each Early Learning Centre classroom.
All injuries and illnesses are written into an accident book, which must be signed on collection of the
child. The date and time need to be included with a collection signature. The child’s name will be
highlighted in the attendance book, indicating a need for parents to view and sign in the appropriate
space.
19Medication, if required to be administered at school, needs to be clearly labelled with the child’s name
and dosage. A form needs to be completed and parents must also complete the medication record
kept in the centre. Parents are also required to sign this record at the end of each day. Medication must
be handed to an ELC staff member or the Head of ELC.
Your child’s immunisation status needs to be continually updated. Please provide a copy of the
updated immunisation certificate to the Head of ELC.
Should there be a change in your child’s medical condition, or you have updated action plans signed
by a medical practitioner, please notify the Head of ELC.
EXCLUSIONS
According to regulations, the following information sets out the times your child must be excluded from
school, or until a medical certificate is produced. Please inform the School of any infectious diseases
that develop in your family so we can notify parents to be on the lookout for symptoms:
German Measles (Rubella)
Please report any cases immediately so pregnant mothers can be informed. Children are to be absent
until fully recovered; at least four days from the onset of the rash.
Slapped Cheek (Erythema Infectiosum)
Although there is no exclusion normally necessary, please report any cases immediately so pregnant
mothers can be informed.
Chicken Pox
Remain absent until fully recovered.
Mumps
Remain absent for at least seven days from the appearance of symptoms, or until a medical certificate
of recovery is produced.
School Sores (Impetigo)
Remain absent until sores have fully healed. The child may be allowed to return provided the
appropriate treatment is being applied and that the sores on exposed surfaces, such as scalp, face,
hands and legs are properly covered with the appropriate dressing.
Head Lice
Remain absent until hair is treated, and all lice/eggs have been removed.
Ringworm
Remain absent until treated.
Whooping Cough
Remain absent for three weeks, or until a medical certificate is produced.
Diarrhoea/Vomiting
Children to be excluded for 48 hours after the last episode of symptoms.
Conjunctivitis
Remain absent until discharge from eyes has ceased
20Important Dates 2021
School Office opens Monday 4 January
ELC opens Tuesday 5 January
ELC and School Office closes Tuesday 21 December
CLOSURE DATES
Staff Professional Development Day Monday 25 January
Australia Day Tuesday 26 January
Staff Professional Development Day Wednesday 27 January
Good Friday Friday 2 April
Easter Monday Monday 5 April
Staff Professional Development Day Monday 19 April
Anzac Day (Public Holiday) Monday 26 April
May Day Monday 3 May
Queen’s Birthday Monday 14 June
Staff Professional Development Day Monday 19 July
Darwin Show Day Friday 23 July
Picnic Day Monday 2 August
Staff Professional Development Day Monday 11 October
Staff Professional Development Day Friday 10 December
21Policies
The following Haileybury Rendall School Early Learning Centre Policies are available
for families to view:
• Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations
• Administration of First Aid
• Administration of Medication
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Behaviour Management
• Child Safe Environment
• Child Safe (Formerly Child Protection)
• Code of Conduct
• Curriculum Development
• Cyclone Management
• Dealing with Infectious Diseases
• Dealing with Medical Conditions
• Delivery and Collection of Children
• Determining Responsible Person
• Diabetes
• Emergency and Evacuation
• Enrolment and Orientation
• Environmental Sustainability
• Epilepsy
• Excursions and Service Events
• Fees
• Food Safety
• Governance and Management of the Service
• Hygiene
• Inclusion and Equity
• Information Technology
• Interactions with Children
• Nutrition and Active Play (including Food, Beverages and Dietary Requirements)
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Participation of Volunteers and Students
• Privacy and Confidentiality (including Confidentiality of Records)
• Relaxation and Sleep
• Road Safety and Safe Road Transport Policy (Early Childhood Services)
• Staffing (including Qualifications, Supervision and Working with Children Checks/
Criminal History Record Checks)
• Sun Protection
• Supervision of Children
• Water Safety
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6057 Berrimah Road Berrimah NT 0828 Australia www.haileyburyrendall.com.au
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