📘 Capel Primary School Guidelines🕒 School Hours

• School begins at 8:50 am and ends at 3:10 pm (2:30 pm on Wednesdays).
• ​On Wednesdays, staff participate in School Development and Professional Learning from 2:30 pm.
• Students should arrive no earlier than 8:30 am, as classrooms are not open without teacher supervision.

💍 Jewellery

• Not permitted: Costume jewellery, bright nail polish, or makeup.​
• Permitted: Signet rings, stud earrings or sleepers, traditional gold bangles, and clear nail polish (for health reasons).

🧥 Lost Property

• Lost items are kept outside the Undercover Area.
• Items are displayed on our "Lost Property Tree" for reclaiming.
• Please label all clothing clearly to assist in returning lost items.
• ​Unclaimed items are recycled or donated to charity.

💵 Money at School

• Money should be handed to the class teacher for safekeeping.
• ​Any payments (e.g. excursions, book club) must be in a sealed envelope with the student’s name, class, amount, and purpose.
• Valuables, such as toys or electronic games, should not be brought to school.

📱 Mobile Phones & Smart Watches

• Students should not bring phones to school.
• ​Smartwatches must be set to “Aeroplane” or “School” mode.
• Phones and devices can pose risks such as theft, distraction, and misuse.
• ​Contact the front office for urgent matters or exceptions.

✉️ Absences

• Notify the school of absences via:
• ​SMS: 0437 709 944 or message through the compass app
• Email: [email protected]
• ​A written note or message is a legal requirement under the Department of Education guidelines.
• Kindergarten students are not required by law to attend, but attendance is expected once enrolled.

🚪 Leaving School Grounds

• A note from parents is required if a child needs to leave school during the day.
• ​For regular lunchtime departures, one written note may cover the full year.
• Parents must sign children out at the front office.

🧮 Multi-Aged Classes

• Classes are formed based on enrolment numbers, room availability, and funding.
• The Western Australian Curriculum supports multi-age, open-ended learning.
• Parents with concerns are encouraged to discuss placements with staff.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Involvement

• Regular communication with your child’s teacher is encouraged.
• For formal discussions, please schedule meetings via the front office.

🧾 Visitors to the School

• All visitors must:
  • Sign in at the front office through passtab.
  • Wear a printed visitor badge while on school grounds
    
  • This ensures student safety and emergency accountability.

🏡 Homework

• No formal homework is required before Year 6.
• Home activities vary by class and may include reading, research, or unfinished work.
• Parents are encouraged to support a healthy home learning routine.

📰 Newsletters

• Sent three times a term via email, facebook, sms and the school app compass.
• Printed copies are available upon request from the front office.

🎤 Assemblies

• Held several times a term on Fridays at 8:50 am.
• Each class takes turns hosting; families are welcome to attend.

📝 Reports

• Formal student reports are issued at the end of each semester.
• Ongoing communication with teachers is encouraged throughout the year.

🚌 Excursions & Incursions

• Parents sign a general permission slip for minor local excursions at the start of each year.
• Major excursions require separate forms and detailed information sent out from compass.
• Incursions include visits by artists, performers, and presenters aligned with learning programs.

🧠 Children in Need

• Support staff assist students requiring extra help with specific subjects.
• A District School Psychologist may be consulted if necessary, with parental permission.

🧑‍⚕️ School Psychologist

• Provides support to students, parents, and staff.
• Referrals are confidential and require parental consent.

🤝 Chaplaincy Program

• Our chaplain, Emma Strong, is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• Offers pastoral care and wellbeing support.
• The program is funded by the school, P&C, local community, and the National School Chaplaincy Program.
• Participation is voluntary and appointments can be made by request.