IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION
BELL TIMES
| Times | Lesson |
|---|---|
| Roll Call | 8.45-9.03am |
| Lesson 1 | 9.03-9.48am |
| Crunch and Sip | 9.48-9.06am |
| Lesson 2 | 10.06-10.51am |
| Recess | 10.51-11.16am |
| Nugia Canbe Time | 11.16-11.36am |
| Lesson 3 | 11.36-12.21pm |
| Lesson 4 | 12.21-1.06pm |
| Lunch | 1.06-1.51pm |
| Lesson 5 | 1.51pm-2.36pm |
| Lesson 6 | 2.36-3.00pm (P-2) 2.36-3.10pm (3-6) |
ASSEMBLIES
There is a Junior School Assembly every week to celebrate children’s performance and achievement.
Parents are welcome to attend.
MAJOR COLLEGE DATES
A list of Major College dates can be accessed via our App and Portal.
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming events and notices are circulated to members of the Junior School community through Broadcasts through our Parent Portal and App and the College Newsletter.
PIN OAK
Two to three times a term, Oxley produces Pin Oak – our student-led Publication. This is shared via our App and Portal and is available on the College Website, on the quicklinks on the homepage.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
Our Out of School Hours Care service is situated in the grounds of Oxley College.
Their Care is our provider, they offer Before and After School Care for dozens of schools around the State and are fully accredited, offer high-quality staff, well-established programs and importantly, they are registered for the Child Care Subsidy – this means for most families there will be a substantial reduction in the cost to use the Service.
The program is available for all children at Oxley College from 7:00am until 8:30am in the morning and from 3:00pm until 6:00pm each school day.
More information is available here: Outside School Hours Care – Oxley College
ABSENCES
You will receive a notification via the Oxley Portal (and App if you have access to it) at the start of the day alerting you to the absence. If you know your child is away, at this stage, please don’t do anything. If you were not aware of their absence, please contact Student Services at studentservices@oxley.nsw.edu.au or call 4861 1366. We will continue to mark the roll at each lesson throughout the day and at the end of the school day send you another notification, we ask that you please follow the prompts and fill out the details at that stage.
CANTEEN
Oxley College has an excellent canteen which operates each day. The canteen has partnered with Flexi-schools to provide an online ordering facility via the Oxley Canteen link on our website. Children in the Junior School need to bring their own recess from home and lunch orders will be delivered to the classrooms.
LATE ARRIVALS/EARLY DEPARTURES
If your child is late please take them to K-12 Student Services office to sign in. If your child is leaving the College before the end of the day they must be signed out by their parent/guardian at the Student Services office.
LEAVE
Requests for leave (more than three days) need to be submitted to the Deputy Head of Junior School in writing.
STATIONERY
Stationery packs and set texts will be distributed to students in Pre-K to Year 6 and charged to the parents’
school account as a recharge.
NAMETAGS
Please ensure that everything is clearly named, including all items of clothing, sports equipment and books.
Unmarked items are difficult to return to the owner when sent to lost property. Students are expected to
take care of their possessions that are brought to school.
FINANCIALS
All Oxley College families are required to submit the Oxley College Enrolment Agreement at the time of enrolment confirmation. As per the terms and conditions of this Enrolment Agreement, withdrawal from Oxley College at any time requires one term’s written notice to the Head of College in advance. Please refer all issues regarding fees and accounts to our Business Manager on 4861 1366.
MESSAGES TO STUDENTS
Please ensure that phone messages during the day are kept for urgent matters. If you need to give your child a message regarding pick up arrangements you will need to call Student Services before 2.30pm. Please make sure your child knows the pick up arrangements for the end of each day.
MOBILE PHONES/SMART WATCHES
Mobile phones and watches are handed into teachers in the morning and given back to students at end of the school day.
SUN SAFE POLICY
Throughout the year, students are required to wear their hat whenever they are outside. Sunscreen is provided in all classrooms.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Students are covered for injury and associated expenses resulting from accidents that occur during school
activities and meets the insurer’s guidelines. Overseas trips are insured separately. Full details may be obtained from the Business Manager.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the event of an emergency the following will occur: Evacuation – Notification given through the bell system. “A fire has been detected; please proceed to your evacuation route”. (Message says fire but is used for any emergency that requires evacuation). All students and staff are to assemble on the oval. K-6 in classes and 7-12 in Houses.
Lock Down – Notification given through the bell system. “The school has been placed in lock down; please follow lock down procedures.” All staff are to lock external doors, if it is safe to do so. All staff and students are to remain inside the building until advised that the lockdown is over.
Severe Weather – Notification given through the bell system. “Lightning has been detected in the area; please proceed to a safe location”. (Message says lightning but is used in any severe weather emergency that requires evacuation). All students and staff are to move to safety under cover or indoors.
THE OXLEY SHOP
The Oxley Shop is located in the first demountable on the right, along the second Oxley driveway and operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8.30am – 4.00pm. Please check the website for details. Special arrangements/appointments will be made to assist new parents (Please call the Oxley College office).
DRESS AND APPEARANCE
All students are expected to wear their uniform with pride on all school days and on special occasions. Blazers must be worn to and from school every day. Students may arrive or leave in their full sports uniform on allocated sports days. All uniform items must be clearly named. Students with hair longer than shoulder length are to tie their hair back. No jewellery is to be worn to school other than a watch and
small plain sleeper or stud earrings for girls.