School and Office Hours

School begins at 8.55 am and finishes at 2.55pm. Children need to arrive before 8.55am so that work can start on time. Children should not arrive at school before 8.30am as there is no supervision and the school management can not accept responsibility for the students' well-being before that time.

Our school office is open from 8.30am to 3.30pm daily. An answer phone is in operation when the office is unattended.
Morning tea break is 10.30am - 10.50am and lunchtime runs from 12.30pm until 1.25pm.

Absences

It is essential for you to telephone the school before 9.15am if your child is absent through sickness or for any other reason. Please note that an answer phone message may be left if you wish to phone before 8.30am. Failure to leave a message will lead us to believe that your child has left home but has not arrived at school. We are concerned about the safety of your child and we will try to contact you to verify absences.

Contact Information

Whenever there is a change of address, home or business telephone, parents' hours of work, medical information or family circumstances and emergency contact details, please inform the school office (473-6077) promptly. Out of date information can mean that we are unable to contact you in an emergency. It is crucial that up to date emergency contact information is available at the school office at all times.

Online booking school interviews

Parent-teacher interviews are a cornerstone of the relationship between parents and teachers. The easier it is to book interviews, the more parents will attend. Long Bay Primary uses 'School Interviews Online' to book these interviews, using the internet to let parents make the bookings, instead of via the students. Parents are advised of the dates of the parent/teacher interviews through the school newsletter.

Stationery

At the end of each school year, stationery lists are sent home advising parents of the requirements for each class, so parents can purchase the books required for school. Children may purchase items of stationery from the school office before school each day, although it is cheaper to purchase from a supplier such as Warehouse Stationery.

Please clearly mark all items with your child's name. Pencils, pens, ruler, felt pens, coloured pencils etc. should be packed into your child's named pencil case.

Donations

School donations form a vital part of our school finances. Items covered include photocopying, extra staffing, computers, computer software, plus other technological aids, sports equipment, musical instruments, specialised books and anything else that is not covered by the Government Operations Grant. A letter is sent to parents at the beginning of the year and follow-up reminders are sent each term. A 10% incentive is offered for prompt payment in full before the end of March and as well, payment can be made term-by-term.

Money

On the occasions when it is necessary for money to be brought to school, please send it in a sealed envelope marked with the child's name, teacher's name, amount enclosed and purpose.

Class trips, sport fees, donations etc. can also be paid via internet-banking to the school bank account 12-3080-0105403-00 (ASB Browns Bay). Please include your child's name and details and send an emailed confirmation of payment to your child's teacher for their records.

School Banking

Long Bay Primary participates in the ASB's School Banking Programme. ASB brochures with application forms are available from the school office if you wish your child to participate in school banking. The deposit envelopes can be left in a special box in the school foyer, for collection every Tuesday.

School Uniform

Correct school uniform is compulsory. An exemption must be sought from the Principal if you oppose this policy. Items may be purchased directly from Postie Plus in Albany. A range of clothing options is available. Sensible footwear must also be worn at all times. Please ensure all clothing is named.

Donated second-hand items are available for purchase at the school office ($5 per item), with all proceeds going to the PTA.

Also, if you have any school uniform items you wish to donate (must be in good, clean condition) please leave them at the office. Thank you!

Belongings: Clothing and Lost Property

Large quantities of unmarked clothing accumulate in our lost property boxes every year. Syndicates show lost property to the children, then it is stored in the yellow school 'Lost Property Bin' which is kept at the rear of the hall. You are encouraged to check through this bin when looking for your child's property. Children are encouraged to be responsible for their own possessions, and to also look through the bin.

Valuable items (like toys, electrical goods and jewellery) should not be brought to school. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage, and have only limited time to make enquiries when problems arise.

Children participating in school sports teams, choir, school trips or visits are required to wear the Long Bay Primary polo shirt which is part of our uniform. The children are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate for activities to be undertaken, particularly physical education.

Lunch

At Long Bay Primary we do not have a lunchroom. In the past we have had the option of ordering a special lunch: sandwiches on Wednesday from Subway. As soon as we can find a volunteer to run this lunch option again, we will let you know. If you are interested in helping out which involves 20 minutes once a week, please let the office know.

After-school Care

Holiday Fun Company offer care on the school premises until 6pm daily. Please contact them directly either by telephone (443 5386) or visit their website.

School Environment

We take pride in our school and work hard to maintain a litter-free playground. Paper, cardboard and glass are recycled. Wrappings and rubbish from children's lunch and morning tea need to be returned to their lunchbox and taken home.