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  • Home
  • Our School
    • Principal's Welcome
    • About Us
    • Business Plan
    • 2022 Independent Review Findings
    • Annual Reports
    • School Board
    • Our History
  • Parent Information
    • Enrolment Information
    • P & C
    • Booklists
    • Canteen
    • Uniforms
    • School Bus and Road Safety
    • School Hours
    • School Guidelines
    • Info
    • Links
  • Our Programs
    • Be Active Program
    • Breakfast Club
    • Chaplain
    • Clubs
    • Digital Technology
    • PBS
    • Sustainability
  • Relief
  • Newsletters
  • School Policies
  • Contact Us

📘 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.


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Capel Primary School: An Independent Public School
Grow Strong and Tall

📬 Postal: 21 Barlee Rd, Capel WA 6271
📞 Phone: (08) 9727 9100
📧 Email: [email protected]
🕘 Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (school days only)
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  • Home
  • Our School
    • Principal's Welcome
    • About Us
    • Business Plan
    • 2022 Independent Review Findings
    • Annual Reports
    • School Board
    • Our History
  • Parent Information
    • Enrolment Information
    • P & C
    • Booklists
    • Canteen
    • Uniforms
    • School Bus and Road Safety
    • School Hours
    • School Guidelines
    • Info
    • Links
  • Our Programs
    • Be Active Program
    • Breakfast Club
    • Chaplain
    • Clubs
    • Digital Technology
    • PBS
    • Sustainability
  • Relief
  • Newsletters
  • School Policies
  • Contact Us