STRIVE TO SUCCEED
OAK FLATS
High sCHOOL
INFORMATION
BOOKLET
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T ABLE O F C ONTENTS
Welcome To Our School ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Core Rules .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
School Contact Details ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Executive Staff 2015 .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Term Dates & Holidays For 2015 .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Enrolment Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
School Routine and Hours ................................................................................................................................................... 6
School Office ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Bells and Class Times......................................................................................................................................................... 6
The A-Z of Oak Flats High School ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Absences ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Late Arrivals ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Early Leavers ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
What Should I Do If Our Family Is Going On Holiday In School Time? ............................................................................... 7
Accidents & Sudden Illness ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Allergies, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes & Other Chronic Illnesses ................................................................................. 7
Anti-Discrimination / Anti-Racism ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Appointments With Teachers .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Arrival at School .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Assemblies .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Bikes, Scooters, & Skateboards .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Excursions, Notes & Money ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Extra Curricula Activities. .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Immunisation, Infectious Diseases & Illnesses.................................................................................................................... 8
Items Not Allowed at School ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Lost Property ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Lunches .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Medication ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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Mobile Phones, MP3 Players, etc ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Newsletter ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Non-Smoking Zone ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) ........................................................................................................................... 10
Parking .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Photographs ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Office Hours ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Out of Bounds Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Questions/Concerns.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
School Development Days ................................................................................................................................................ 11
School Diary...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Student Assistance Scheme ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Toilets ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Student Representative Council (SRC) ............................................................................................................................. 13
Staff List ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Voluntary Contribution / Fees ............................................................................................................................................ 15
People Who Can Help You ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Premier Bus Routes ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
School Map .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
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W ELCOME T O O UR S CHOOL
As an enrolling student, I would like to welcome you to
Oak Flats High School. The purpose of this booklet is to
give you information about what Oak Flats High School
has to offer you as well as details about the schools
organisation and processes that you will need to know.
It is important that you take note of a few points that
will help make your time at Oak Flats High School
enjoyable and rewarding.
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galleries related to school activities. Check the
website out at the following address,
www.oakflats-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Make the best of your time at high school as it
will provide you with the skills you need to lead
a full and productive life.
Oak Flats High School has a wide range of
curriculum offerings which will give you plenty
of choice to follow your interests as you go
through high school.
Oak Flats High School has many options for you
in the sporting area as well as the
extracurricular areas of drama, musical
presentations, public speaking and leadership
opportunities. Make the effort to take
advantage of the many activities the school has
to offer.
It is important that you work to your full ability.
You need to be diligent with your school work
and be organised and meet deadlines for
homework and assignments. The school
provides a free homework diary to all students;
to help with the organisation of your school
work. The Homework Centre is available every
Wednesday afternoon for students to complete
work with teacher assistance.
Take pride in your school, yourself and your
appearance. Oak Flats High School is a Uniform
School and you are expected to wear the school
uniform at all times.
Our Welfare system at Oak Flats High School is
based on respecting on another and accepting
that all students at the school are entitled to a
quality education. Students are acknowledged
for the positive behaviour they display and for
their achievements, through our merit awards
system and PBS (Positive Behaviour for Success)
system.
If you are in doubt about something related to
the school, then ask one of the many support
people available to you at the school. These
people include your Year Advisor, Deputy
Principal, Head Teachers, Office Staff, Girls
Advisor and Teaching Staff.
CORE RULES
All students in NSW Government Schools are expected
to:
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Attend every school day, unless they are legally
excused, and be in class on time and prepared to
learn.
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Maintain a clean and tidy appearance, including
adhering to the requirements of the school’s
uniform or dress code policy.
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Behave safely, considerately and responsibly,
including travel to and from school and on school
excursion.
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Show respect at all times to teachers, other
school staff, and helpers, including following class
rules, speaking courteously and co-operating with
instructions and learning activities.
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Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
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Care for property belonging to themselves, the
school and others.
Behaviour that infringes on the safety and well-being of
others, such as harassment, bullying and illegal or
anti-social behaviour of any kind,
will not be tolerated.
Keiran Spillane
Principal
Oak Flats High School has an informative website.
The main purpose of the website is to provide
basic information booklets, newsletters and photo
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S CHOOL C ONTACT D ETAILS
Address:
The Esplanade
PO Box 122
OAK FLATS NSW 2529
Phone:
(02) 4256 1888
Fax:
(02) 4257 1825
Email:
oakflats-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website:
www.oakflats-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
E XECUTIVE S TAFF 2015
Principal:
Mr Keiran Spillane
Deputy Principals:
Mr Jeff Jacobs Yr 7 & 9
Mr Tony Coleman Yr 8 & 10
Mrs Karen Fock Yr 11 & 12
Head Teachers:
Mrs Roslyn Taylor (PDHPE) relieving
Mr Mark Gehrke (MATHS)
Miss Sue Hinks (TAS)
Mr Peter Horsley (SCIENCE)
Mr Wade Jenkins (CAPA)
Mr Adam Preedy (ENGLISH)
Mr Richard McMullen (HSIE)
Mrs Di O’Brien (WELFARE)
Mrs Jo Opie (SPECIAL NEEDS)
Mrs Josephine Sarkissian (ADMINISTRATION) relieving
School Counsellor:
Mr Rowland Hay
Mrs Jenny McKinnon
School Administrative Manager
Mrs Janelle Prior (relieving)
T ERM D ATES & H OLIDAYS F OR 2015
Term 1
Staff Development Day…………….Tuesday, 27 January
Term 1 Years 7, 11&12 Return…Wednesday, 28 January
Term 1 Whole School.....................Thursday, 29 January
Last day of Term 1…………………………Thursday, 2 April
Easter…………………………………………..3, 4, 5 & 6 April
Term 3
Staff Development Day ......................... Monday, 13 July
Term 3 students return ...................... Tuesday, 14 July
Last day of Term 3 ...................... Friday, 18 September
Term 2
Term 2 Staff Development Day 1......... Monday, 20 April
Term 2 Students Return ...................... Tuesday, 21 April
ANZAC Day ........................................... Monday, 27 April
Public Holiday Queens Birthday ............ Monday 8 June
Last day of Term 2 .................................. Friday, 26 June
Term 4
Public Holiday Labour Day ............... Monday, 5 October
Term 4 students return ................. Tuesday, 6 October
Students finish………………..Monday, 14 December
Last Day of Term 4 ................... Monday, 14 December
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E NROLMENT R EQUIREMENTS
Each NSW public school has a defined local enrolment area. This means that your child is
designated to a particular school, based on the permanent residential address of the primary
caregiver. Every public school reserves enough places within their school for students in their
local enrolment area.
Parents may however apply to enrol their child at a school outside their enrolment area. Nonlocal applications may be considered by the school's enrolment panel, according to the
department's policy and subject to selection criteria such as availability of appropriate staff
and classroom accommodation. Contact the school to find out more about our out-of-area
selection criteria.
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Formal requirements prior to enrolling at Oak Flats High School include:
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Completed application form.
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Proof of residential address or completed Nonlocal application form.
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A copy of any medical or special needs
documentation. ie.,
If previously enrolled in a NSW public school a
transfer certificate.
If from interstate or a private school a copy of a
birth certificate.
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Medical conditions and/or medication
required
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Speech/behaviour issues
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Learning/developmental delays
A copy of any family law orders that apply to the
student.
A copy of immunisation certificate.
Once all documentation has been received the school will process your application as per school and departmental
guidelines and you will be advised of an approximate start date for your child.
S CHOOL R OUTINE AND H OURS
SCHOOL OFFICE
The school office is open between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm.
Teachers commence duty at 8:00am. There is no supervision of students before this time.
BELLS AND CLASS TIMES
MON / WED/ FRI
TUESDAY
8.30am: - 9.30am
Period 1
9.30am – 10.30am
Period 2
8.30am – 9.30am
10.30am – 10.40am
Roll Call
9.30am – 9.40am
10.40am – 11.10am
1st break
9.40am - 10.00am
THURSDAY
Period 1
Roll Call
8.30am – 9.30am
Period 1
Assembly
9.30 am – 10.30am
Period 2
11.10am – 12.10pm
Period 3
10.00am – 11.00am
Period 2
10.40am – 11.10am
1st Break
12.10pm – 1.10pm
Period 4
11.00am – 11.30am
1st Break
11.10am – 12.10pm
Period 3
11.30am – 12.30pm
Period 3
12.10pm – 12.40pm
2nd Break
12.30pm – 1.00pm
2nd Bread
12.40pm – 2.30pm
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Period 4
1.10pm – 1.40pm
1.40pm – 2.40pm
2nd Break
Period 5
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Sport
T HE A-Z OF O AK F LATS H IGH S CHOOL
suffered at school is administered. No creams are
dispensed. Ice and band-aids are used, however
anything more serious, parents are called.
ABSENCES
Under the Education Act 1990(/section 22) and the
Education Amendment Act 2009 (No.25), parents have
a legal responsibility to ensure the regular school
attendance of their children aged between 6 and 17
years.
An ambulance will be called to
transport a child to hospital should
the need arise. Every effort will be
made to contact the parents or
emergency contact prior to calling an ambulance.
The school day starts at 8.30am with period 1. It is each
student’s responsibility to move to their first class
promptly after the bell rings in the morning, and ensure
that their Teacher electronically marks them as being at
school.
ALLERGIES, ANAPHYLAXIS, ASTHMA, DIABETES &
OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES
Some students require specific support in a health
emergency such as an asthma attack. Please supply the
school office with a Medical Action Plan, including a
photograph of your child and all procedures and
medication to be used if your child should require this
intervention.
LATE ARRIVALS
Students arriving to school after the bell should go
directly to the Student Administration office. Late
students MUST provide a note from home explaining
the reason for their lateness. The student’s lateness will
be recorded as a Partial Absence on that day. Where no
note is supplied for lateness to school the absence will
be marked as being ‘unexplained’ or parent can call the
school.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION / ANTI-RACISM
All schools have developed procedures for dealing with
complaints about discrimination against students.
EARLY LEAVERS
APPOINTMENTS WITH TEACHERS
Students must come to the office with a note to obtain
an Early Leavers pass before school. Students must be
accompanied by an adult and are not permitted to go
home alone.
All absences, full day or partial are entered into the
Attendance Register and are a legal requirement. This
procedure supports the safety of your child.
If you wish to make an appointment to speak with your
child’s teacher, please ring the teacher to organise a
mutually convenient time.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
We ask that students do not arrive at the school before
7.45am as there is no supervision prior to this time.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF OUR FAMILY IS GOING ON
HOLIDAY IN SCHOOL TIME?
ASSEMBLIES
Families should try to arrange holidays during school
vacations. If they can only be arranged during school
time, you should contact the school principal in advance
to discuss the matter.
Assemblies are held on Tuesdays at 9.40am to 10.00am
in the Quad.
BIKES, SCOOTERS & SKATEBOARDS
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ACCIDENTS & SUDDEN ILLNESS
Occasionally students become sick at
school and we place them in our First Aid Room. The
office staff are to contact the parents/carers NOT the
student.
Parents are strongly advised not to send sick children to
school.
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CAN be brought to school at the owner’s risk
Are to be kept only in the bike compound
It is highly recommended that students supply a
locking/security device
Are not to be ridden anywhere in school
grounds
The school accepts no liability for loss
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
It is vital that all contact details for your child are up to
date and accurate in case we need to get in touch with
you through the school day. Basic first aid for injuries
At High School, students are expected to:
 Bring ALL required equipment, books, pens etc
for EVERY lesson they have that day
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 Move throughout the school corridors quietly
and as quickly as possible
 Line up outside the classroom on the wall
closest to the door
 Remove hats before entering the classroom;
put them into your bag
 Move into the classroom on teacher
instructions, take a seat and get organised for
the lesson eg: take out book, pens etc.
 Quietly wait for teacher instructions about the
lesson and follow teacher instruction
throughout the lesson
 Respect the rights of others to learn
 No chewing or eating in class
 Use appropriate language
 Do not leave the classroom unless you have the
teachers permission
 Leave class when the teacher has dismissed you
 Respect the property of the school and
property belonging to other students and staff
 Be respectful of other students, staff and
members of the public
 ALWAYS TRY TO DO YOUR BEST!!!!
financial hardship is understood to be the reason for a
student’s non-participation.
Note: Please be aware that due to bookings, ordering
and administrative procedures that may have to be
completed prior to the event all notes will have a
deadline for payment. To ensure that your child is not
disappointed and miss out on these wonderful
opportunities please make certain payments are
received at the front office before the deadline.
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES.
EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS & LOCKDOWNS
In the event of an emergency or evacuation a
continuous bell rings until the emergency is over.
Students should leave the building calmly under the
direction of teacher and assemble in their roll class on
the oval. Students are to remain in the emergency
assembly point with the teachers and where your class
roll will be marked by your roll teacher and you await
further instructions.
FOOTWEAR AND SAFETY
The Department of Education and Training has rigid
safety requirements regarding footwear for students in
practical classes such as Science, Art, Technology
Mandatory and Agriculture.
The safety requirements states: “thongs, open type
sandals or shoes, shall not be worn in practical classes
where there is the possibility of injury through the
spilling of hot liquids, metals or the dropping of heavy
or sharp instruments, tools etc.”
In the event of a lockdown the school bell will ring – six
short sharp rings. Remain calm and quiet in the
classroom or suitable area. Lock doors & windows, stay
out of sight of doors and windows). Remain in secured
rooms until an all-clear bell is rung (six short rings).
Students to assemble in main quad for roll call after all
clear signal. No use of communication devices
including school phones, mobile phones, pagers and
computers with internet access.
This requirement is enforced at Oak Flats High School,
thus the need for covered leather shoes in the school
uniform. Students are required to wear black shoes
with leather uppers, to meet OH&S requirements in
practical courses.
IMMUNISATION, INFECTIOUS DISEASES &
ILLNESSES
EXCURSIONS, NOTES & MONEY
All money and permission notes are to be brought to
the school office before school or at first break.
All Year 7 students will be offered Diphtheria, Tetanus,
Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Chicken
Pox vaccines. Female Year 7 students
will also be offered the Human
Papillomavirus vaccine. Look out for
consent forms to be sent home in
early 2014.
The school arranges a variety of cultural, sporting and
academically enriching visits, concerts, excursions and
programs, which are part of the curriculum. It is
expected that all students will participate unless special
conditions exist. Families are provided reasonable
notice of costs associated with these events. The
school will endeavour to provide financial assistance if
A guide to exclusion periods for illnesses is supplied at
the end of the A-Z information.
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MEDICATION
When a medical practitioner has prescribed medication
that must be administered during the school day, it is
the role of parents to:
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED AT SCHOOL
Students are not allowed to have the following items at
school:
× Aerosol cans eg; deodorant etc.
× Using mobile phones (Mobile phones are able
to be at school, however, they can ONLY be
used in breaks.
× CD players / Discmans / MP3 players / iPods
(these items are able to be at school, however,
they can ONLY be used during breaks.
× Sharps or dangerous objects eg: knives etc…
× Cigarette lighters / matches
× Laser pointers
× Inappropriate literature or reading material
× Cigarettes and Illicit drugs
× Water bombs
× Chewing gum
× Skateboards / scooters – to be stored in bike
compound upon arrival at school
× Liquid paper, textas and permanent markers
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where medication is prescribed, ask the medical
practitioner whether the medication is available
in a form which minimises or eliminates the need
to provide the medication during the school day.
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convey all relevant advice and information from
the medical practitioner to the school.
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complete a written request form (supplied by the
school) for the school to administer prescribed
medication or for other support.
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provide prescribed medication and 'consumables'
for administration. The medication must be in a
pharmacy labelled container detailing the
student’s name and the prescribed dosage.
Only asthma medication can be kept in a student’s
school bag (eg., ventolin puffer).
Students found in possession of the above items
will have them confiscated and will be seriously
dealt with through the school disciplinary systems.
Mobile phones and iPods that are confiscated for
the second and subsequent times in the year will
need to be collected and signed out by a parent. NO
notes will be accepted.
We also encourage students not to bring excessive
amounts of money or valuable possessions to
school.
MERITS
Oak Flats High School is strongly committed to a policy
of encouraging and rewarding achievement in all
aspects of school life. Students who achieve success,
show improvement, work consistently and who
demonstrate excellent behaviour are recognised and
rewarded. See more in the PBS section.
Teachers issue students merit certificates for
outstanding work, improved performance, consistent
effort, participation in extracurricular activities and also
for recognition of contribution to the school. There are
five levels of achievement; class merits, Year Advisor
Certificates, Bronze, Silver and Gold Certificates.
The school accepts NO liability for ANY personal
property brought to school by any student in the
event of loss.
LOST PROPERTY
We do ask that you label every article of clothing and
other possessions your child brings to school. All items
found that are not clearly labelled, are stored in the sick
bay.
MERIT ASSEMBLIES
Student achievement is recognised with a formal
assembly at the end of terms 1, 2 ,3 and at the end of
the year, a presentation evening is held to recognise
excellence in academic achievement. Awards are also
given to Dux of the previous Year 12, sporting
achievements and school service. Special presentations,
sponsored by various OFHS Community supports, are
made to students.
You may check here at any time. The Lost Property Box
is emptied at the end of each term.
LUNCHES
The school canteen provides a variety of foods including
sandwiches, rolls, juice, low calorie soft drinks, snacks
and low fat hot foods. The school canteen is open
before school and during both breaks. If you want to
order lunch, you need to order it at the canteen before
school and collect it at the start of lunch.
A breakfast club operates every Monday and Thursday
morning before school where students can enjoy
breakfast for free.
Students receive a letter of invitation for themselves
and family members to attend an assembly in the hall.
Awards are given based on student performance for the
term. The assemblies are for recipients only with guest
speakers and musical items.
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printed copy with the youngest child for each family
who will have the responsibility of delivering it home.
The ‘News Blog’ on the school website also is a source
of what is happening at the school.
MOBILE PHONES, MP3 PLAYERS, ETC
These items should not be brought to school by
students. If brought to school and lost or broken, the
school will not be responsible for any loss or damage to
these items.
NON-SMOKING ZONE
As of 18 July 1998, smoking is totally
prohibited in all NSW Department and
Education and Communities premises,
including buildings and grounds.
Only to be used outside to school hours, that is, before
8.30am and after 2.40pm.
MONITORING STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
To monitor student performance and behaviour at
school, OFHS has a welfare system. If your teachers
believe you are not performing in class, not behaving
appropriately or having some problems, you will have
your name entered on the welfare program.
If your name appears a number of times you will be
asked to attend an interview to discuss the situation,
possibly with your parents. If it continues, you may be
placed on a Monitoring Card. A Monitoring Card
requires you to have your teacher’s evaluate and
comment on your behaviour in each lesson.
If improvements are not seen, further action will be
taken, according to the school discipline system.
PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION (P&C)
The P&C Association is a forum to discuss a diverse
range of educational issues and is the representative
body for all families and community members.
The association meets on the first Tuesday of every
month in the school library commencing at 7.00pm.
The P&C works in partnership with the school. It greatly
supports the school with fund raising activities and
participates in making key decisions within the school.
Parents, as partners in education, are
encouraged through the P&C to play an
active role in the education of their
children.
NAPLAN
Years 7 and 9 participate in the nation-wide testing
program in literacy and numeracy. Each family is
advised of their child’s literacy and numeracy standards
in relation to standards identified as State/Australia
levels. At the same time, the test results, individually
and collectively, provide valuable information for the
school.
PARKING
Please do not at any time double park your car or park
across a driveway as this is very dangerous for our
students.
Student parking graveled area right hand side of the
hall only.
NEWSLETTER
Once a month the school publishes a newsletter. The
newsletter is an excellent source of information and
gives insight into our school and broader community.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SYSTEM (PBS)
From 2013, Oak Flats High School will be embracing the
“a sustainable future” program and parents will be able
to subscribe, free of charge, to receive the newsletter
directly to their email address or download the file from
the internet or onto their mobile. Attached at back is
the “Newsletter Email Subscription”.
The core values of CARE, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILTY
are encouraged through specialised lessons and the
awarding of PBS tickets to those students who display
these values through their behaviour in the playground,
in the canteen, corridors and at assemblies. These
tickets go into weekly prize draws with major prizes
draws at the end of each term.
This will help our students learn more about technology
and also how to protect the local environment by
reducing landfills from empty toner cartridges and
other waste.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Each year a professional photographer is invited to our
school, to photograph each student and take photos of
SRC Leaders. Envelopes from the photographer are
sent home, detailing packages available and the
deadline for return of monies. Envelopes with payment
to be handed to photographer.
If you prefer not to receive an electronic copy of our
newsletter, you advise the school and we will send a
OFFICE HOURS
Our office is open from 7:30am to 3:00pm
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is also information regarding
school
uniforms,
daily
organization, student rights
and responsibilities, code of
conduct, study skills and tips.
As the year progresses you
may need to supply your own as
the diary is important.
SPORTING HOUSES
Sporting houses bear the names of Australian Sporting
Champions:
Bradman - RED
Fraser – BLUE
Freeman – YELLOW
Thorpe - GREEN
STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME
Some funding is provided to schools under the above
scheme to assist parents who find themselves in
financial difficulties. Please ask at the office for a
student assistance form.
TOILETS
Both boys and girls toilets are located off West Quad,
either side of the canteen to be used before and after
school and during the breaks.
As a general rule, students are not permitted to go to
the toilet within 15 minutes after the end of a break. If
you need to visit the toilet during a lesson, you will
need to negotiate this with your teacher, have your
diary signed and go to the front administration office to
use the toilet facilities located there.
OUT OF BOUNDS AREAS
In the playground, there are some areas that are “out of
bounds”. For your safety you are not to be in these
areas at any time during the school day. They are
indicated by yellow lines painted on the ground around
the school. For example, the car park.
The toilets are not a place for socialising.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
Please do not hesitate to ask about or discuss any
concerns you may have. We are happy to support your
child and your family in whatever way we can.
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS
On the first day of Terms 1, 2 and 3 the school holds
pupil free development days for staff to plan and coordinate for the upcoming terms.
There are also the usual two school development days
on the final two days of Term 4 to prepare for the
following year. Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16
December.
SCHOOL DIARY
Every student at Oak Flats High School is given a school
diary. The diary serves as an organizer for students, as
well as a communication channel between school and
home. Students are encouraged to use this diary
throughout the year.
The diary contains valuable information about the
school. Students can use it to organise and record their
homework, assignments and tests. Included in the diary
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 when representing the school at sports
carnivals and competitions
UNIFORM
‘The wearing of school uniform depicts pride in the
school’. The wearing of a uniform at OFHS is
compulsory and we appreciate your co-operation as
parents in providing your students with the correct
school uniform.
Why is a school uniform worn?
Students are required to wear uniform because it
provides:
The uniform is available at Lowes, Shellharbour Square
and Crystal Bears, Warilla.
 identification with Oak Flats High School a sense
of pride in belonging to Oak Flats High security,
as any strangers are immediately identifiable by
staff
When is school uniform to be worn?
Oak Flats High School is committed to maintaining a
high standard of school uniform. All students are
required to wear the complete school uniform (unless
otherwise instructed):
 equity, as the dress is the same for all students
 a safe and appropriate standard of dress for a
range of school activities
 at school
 an economical way for families to dress their
children and as a requirement of the workplace
health and safety
 whilst travelling to and from school
 when representing the school at school events
and excursions
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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC)
The SRC is the elected student group. Each year students vote representatives onto the SRC. There are student
representatives from Year 7 to Year 12. Students on the SRC make a variety of decisions regarding activities in the
school, such as school uniform, fundraising and local community initiatives.
School Presidents and Vice Presidents are chosen from Year 11 students for Year 12 the following year. School
Presidents have significant responsibilities including representing the school at community events, running Merit
Assemblies, speaking at assemblies and mentoring younger SRC members.
PRESIDENTS
Samantha Mangan
Andy Phan
VICE
PRESIDENTS
Liam McCormack
Jemma-Lee Tranter
TREASURER
&
SECRETARY
Jordan-Lee Potts
Bradley Hudson
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STAFF LIST
ENGLISH:
Adam Preedy ( Head Teacher)
Rebecca Cartwright
Bronwyn Dalton
Neil Douglas
Lynn Jennings
Josephine Sarkissian (Rel: HT Admin)
Val Skender (Year 12 Advisor)
Peter Steel
Keeley Van De Haar (Rel Yr8 Advisor)
MATHEMATICS:
Mark Gehrke (Head Teacher)
Sharon Elliott
Tim Lawson
Kevin Linnett
Elena Maling
Charles McCammon
Tim Newton
Elizabeth Zivkovic
SCIENCE:
Peter Horsley (Head Teacher)
Arben Ducci
Mark Gunner
Deanna Jones
Paul Sanders
Dallas Smith
Jodi Tolley (Year 8 Advisor)
HSIE:
Richard McMullen (Head Teacher)
Antony Coleman (Deputy Principal)
Laura Draper (Year 11 Advisor)
Janine Harrison
Melissa Lyddiard
Denis O’Neill
Tracy Panecasio
Erica Patton
TAS:
Sue Hinks (Head Teacher)
Steve Ayrton (Year 10 Advisor)
Greg Bennett
Kylie Brightman
Kim Massey
Bruce Merange
Di O’Brien (Head Teacher Welfare)
Vanessa Telfer
Dylan Tolley (Year 9 Advisor)
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS:
Wade Jenkins (Head Teacher)
Brooke Barty
Tania Cullen
Jeff Jacobs (Deputy Principal)
Anthony Keen
Silvia Kuit
Victoria Vargas
PD/HEALTH/PE:
Roslyn Taylor (relieving Head Teacher)
Toby Chicharo (Sports Organiser)
Alison Eaton
Lyle Elston
Kim Nguyen (SRC Advisor)
Keiran Spillane (Principal)
Ryan Trevor (Sport Organiser)
Maree Yates
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Josephine Opie (Head Teacher)
Anna Corby
Ashleigh Dobbins
Amy Heyman
Pamela Hurley
Kristian Johnson
Anne Manning
Rachel Wood
INFORMATION CENTRE:
Carmen Jacobs
CAREERS:
Cliff Wishart
LOTE:
Melissa Lyddiard
Val Skender
STLA:
Sharon Elliott
Trish Giles
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ABORIGINAL EDUCATION OFFICERS:
Lee-Anne Setter
COUNSELLORS:
Rowland Hay (DGO)
Jennifer McKinnon
SLSO:
Barry Blacka
Sally Clarke
Michelle Costello
Jan Coulson
Shirley Dhu
Sharon Mann
Jack Matthews
Sandy Templton
Sue Van de Voorde
ADMINISTRATION STAFF:
Janelle Prior (relieving School Admin Manager)
Annette Bill
Merry Brisbane
Michelle Campbell
Brenda Coleman
Kenneth Koessler (General Assistant)
Christine Marks
Arianna Nash
Julie Parker
Tomeka Partridge
Robyn Rogers
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION / FEES
Over the year, parents have supported the school by making a small annual contribution which is used to purchase
school resources that we would otherwise be unable to provide for your children.
FEES for 2015
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Resource/Textbook Contribution
Visual Arts
Dance
Music
Design & Technology
Resource/Textbook Contribution
Visual Arts
Music
Design & Technology
Resource/Textbook Contribution
Agriculture
Marine Studies
Visual Arts
Photography
Music
Drama
Digital Music
Drama/ Acting
Food Technology
Textiles
Engineering
Multi Media
Industrial Technology – Metal
Industrial Technology – Timber
Information Technology
Child Care
Grow Harvest Cook Eat
Skateboard Manufacturing
Rugby League Studies
Villians of the Past
Programming Apps
Outdoor Education
Digital Music Creation
Drama and Acting Skills
Resource/Textbook Contribution
Agriculture
Marine Studies
Visual Arts
Photography
Music
Food Technology
15
$40
$30
$25
$25
$50
$40
$30
$25
$50
$50
$10
$20
$40
$30
$35
$35
$25
$25
$60
$20
$40
$20
$60
$60
$10
$10
$30
$20
No Fee
$20 +USB
No Fee
$25
$25
$50
$20
$25
$40
$40
$35
$60
Year 10 (cont.)
Year 11
Textiles
Engineering
Multi Media
Industrial Technology – Metal
Industrial Technology – Timber
Information Technology
Child Care
Resource Contribution
Biology
Senior Science
Physics
Marine Studies
Chemistry
Primary Industries
Visual Arts
Photography
Music
Entertainment
Visual Design
Design & Technology + material for project
Food Technology
Textiles & Design + materials for major project
Industrial Technology - Multimedia
Construction + boots
Hospitality + uniform $30
Industrial Technology +materials for major project
Year 12
Information Technology
Retail Services
PVD
Resource Contribution
Biology
Senior Science
Physics
Marine Studies
Chemistry
Primary Industries
Visual Arts
Photography
Music
Entertainment
Visual Design
Food Technology
Design & Technology + material for major project
Textiles & Design + materials for major project
Multi Media
PVD
Construction + boots
Hospitality
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$20
$40
$20
$60
$60
$60
$10
$50
$15
$15
$15
$20
$15
$10
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$40
$45
$20
$20
$30 +Boots
$80
$40
$20
$20
$50
$50
$15
$15
$15
$20
$15
$20
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$45
$40
$20
$20
$50
$70
$100
Industrial Technology + material for major project
Information Technology
Business Services
Retail Services
$40
$20
$20
$20
ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY
Rationale – Mobile phones, MP3 players and computers are an integral part of modern society. Futhermore, developments in
technology mean that several of these devices may be one and the same. This rapidly developing technology can impact on the
school environment. The school accepts that many students possess electronic devices, and use them as a part of their everyday
lives. The school also acknowledges that the devices have a role to play in students’ safety and security, as well as in their learning.
In order to prepare our students for the world in which they will live and work after school, it is imperative that we acknowledge
and utilize technology in practical ways.
A clear policy on the use of electronic devices at school is necessary to ensure that students’ wellbeing of any person, or is in breach
of any law, is inappropriate and will be dealt with according to the school’s discipline code.
This policy aims to give individual teachers ownership of the ways in which technology is used as a learning tool, for their benefit as
well as students’.
Policy – Electronic devices are brought to school and used at owners’ risk. No liability will be accepted by the school in the event of
the loss, theft or damage of any device.
Electronic devices may be used at breaks within the rules of this policy.
In classrooms, individual teachers will stipulate if and when electronic devices are permitted to be used.
The use of social networking applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc is prohibited during school hours.
Students are prohibited from using electronic devices during assemblies, year meetings and similar activities.
Parents are encouraged to contact students via the school office during school hours.
Under the Telecommunication Act there are specific guidelines about the storage and use of inappropriate material. It is against the
law for students to take photos, video or images of another person under the age of consent without parental permission. Students
are therefore strictly prohibited from taking these at school. Should there be breaches relating to these areas the school will
confiscate the device used and may contact parents of guardians for collection. A full range of discipline measures, including
suspension, may apply.
Breaches of the Electronic Devices Policy – If a student uses an electronic device inappropriately:


The device will be delivered to a Deputy Principal and can be collected at the end of the day
If the device is confiscated three times, it will remain with the Deputy Principal until the student’s parents/carers are
contacted.
Cyber Safety and Responsible Citizenship – It is important that student’s understand their responsibilities as a citizen of the school
community. Our school values of Care, Respect and Responsibility apply as much on-line as they do off-line. Cyber-bullying is a part
of the schools anti-bulling policy and will be dealt with in accordance with the schools discipline and welfare policies. Cyber-bullying
includes all communications that seek to threaten, humiliate, intimidate, control or put another person(s) down.
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PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP YOU
Whilst student welfare is the responsibility of all staff at Oak Flats High School, there are specialized positions on staff
whose responsibility is student welfare. A welfare team exists to assist with the creation of an environment in which the
school’s goals and expectations can be achieved. The student welfare team includes:

K Spillane – Principal

J Jacobs – Deputy Principal Year 7 & 9

T Coleman – Deputy Principal Year 8 & 10

K Fock – Deputy Principal Year 11 & 12

D O’Brien – Head Teacher Welfare

R Hay – School Counsellor

T Cartwright – School Counsellor

K Brightman – Year 7 Advisor

P Steel – Year 8 Advisor (relieving)

D Tolley – Year 9 Advisor

S Aryton – Year 10 Advisor

L Draper – Year 11 Advisor

V Skender – Year 12 Advisor

M Yates – Girls Supervisor

L Setter – Aboriginal Education Assistant

C Wishart – Careers Advisor
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PREMIER BUS ROUTES
The following information has been supplied by Premier Illawarra Bus Company for travel to and from OFHS. Please
contact the company directly on 4271 1322 to confirm bus routes and times. A guide to bus routes is on the following
page.
PREMIER ILLAWARRA BUS ROUTES
7.35am S/S
TO SCHOOL
BUS 1 AIRPORT RD/P HWY
7.45am S/S
BUS 2 WOOLBUTT DR/P HWY
7.40am S/S
VIA Princes Hwy to rundabout return Princes
Hwy (L) Creamery - Windang St (L) Koona StShearwater Blvde to end Shearwater and return
via Shearwater Blvde-Koona St (R) Windang StCreamery Rd (L) Princes Hwy PICKS UP ALL
STOPS ON HWY - (l) New Lake Entrance Rd-(L)
Government
Rd
(R)
School
8.00am
VIA Woolybutt Dr(L) Jarrah Way (R) Spotted
Gum Rd (R) Woolybutt Dr (L) Koda Rd-Elm St (L)
Ash Ave (R) Oak St (R) Croome Rd (R) Tongarra LAST PICK UP Croome/Tongarra (R) Princes
Hwy (L) New Lake Entrance - (L) Government (R)
School
8.05am
BUS 3 JARRAH WAY/COACHWOOD DR VIA Jarrah (L) Coachwood Dr (R) Jarrah Way
(LAST PICK UP JARRAH) (L) Spotted Gum (L)
Woolybutt (L) East West Link (L) New Lake
Entrance Rd (L) Government Rd (R) School
7.58am
7.30am S/S
BUS 4 SHELL DEPOT - FLINDERS - OAK
VIA Shellharbour Rd (R) Lakewood Blvde (R)
FLATS
Munmorah - Willinga Rd (L) Brunderee Rd (L)
Pioneer Dr (R) Central (L) Wentworth (R) Bridge
(R) Deakin (R) The Boulevarde-The Esplanade (R)
Timbs (R) Government Rd (L) School
7.50am
7.45 S/S
BUS 6 DEPART TONGARRA RD/ASH
AVE KOONA BAY
VIA Ash Ave (R) Maple St (R)Ti-Tree Ave (R)
Tongarra Rd (L) Princes Hwy - NOTE NO PICK UP
ON HIGHWAY - Creamery-Windang (R) Koona
(R) Karoo (L) Burroo St-Wooroo St (R) Industrial
Rd LAST PICK UP (r) Central Ave (L) Pioneer Dr
(L) New Lake Entrance Rd (L) Government Rd
8.05am
Premier may make changes to their timetable without advising the High School. Please contact Premier
on 4271 1322 to check for timetable/route changes and if you have any questions about transport by
bus.
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RETURN JOURNEY
2.40PM S/S
BUS 1 OAK FLATS HS ALBION PARK RAIL
1ST STOP PRINCESS HWY via Government (R)New Lake
Entrance (R) Princes Hwy (R) Creamery-Windang (L) KoonaShearwater Blvde, turn around at end Shearwater and return
Shearwater-Koona (R) Windang-Creamery (R) Princes Hwy to Miall
Way 3.00pm - Tuesdays only departs 2.05pm
2.40PM S/S
BUS 2 OAK FLATS HS VIA (L) Grovernment - 1st stop Woolybutt (R) New Lake Entrance
GREENMEADOWS
(R) Princes Hwy (L) Woolybutt (L) Jarrah (R) Spotted Gum (R)
Woolybutt (L) Koda-Elm (L) Ash (R) Oak (R) Croome (R) Tongarra
3.00pm - Tuesday only departs 2.05pm
2.40PM S/S
BUS 3 OAK FLATS HS TO
VIA (L) Government (R) New Lake Entrance (R) Princes HWY (L)
COACHWOOD A P RAIL
Woolybutt (L) Jarrah (L) Coachwood (R) Jarrah to Coachwood FIRST
STOP
COACHWOOD
AND
JARRAH
2.55pm - Tuesday only departs 2.05pm
2.40PM S/S
BUS 4 OAK FLATS HS - VIA (R) Government (L) Timbs (L) The Boulevarde (L) Deakin (L)
FLINDERS-SHELLCOVE
Bridge (L) Wentworth (R) Central (L) Pioneer (R) Brunderee(R)
Willinga - Munmorah (L) Lakewood-Cove (L) Brindabella (R) Cove
(L) Southern Cross (R) Monkhouse (R) Banks (L) Southern Cross
3.00pm - Tuesday only departs 2.05pm
3.05pmS/S
BUS
5
MT
WARRIGAL/BLACKBUTT
VIA Government (R) Timbs (R) The Esplanade - Reddall (R)
Mackenzie (R) Lawrence (L) Madigan (R) Hayes (L) Power (R)
Madigan (R) Lake Entrance Rd (L) College (R)Cygnet (L) College
(R) Glider (R) Bandicoot (R) Parma (R) Glider (L) College (R)
Pioneer
to
roundabout
New
Lake
Entrance
Rd
3.25pm This is a Balarang PS bus - takes Oak Flats HS for
Flinders
2.40PM S/S
BUS 6 TONGARRA RD
VIA (L) Government (R) New Lake Entrance (R) Pioneer-Industrial
Rd (L) wooroo-Burroo (R) Karoo (L) Koona (L) Windang -NO
STOPS BETWEEN WINDANG ST AND ASH AVE - Creamery (L)
Princes Hwy (R) Tongarra (L) Ash (R) Maple (R) Ti Tree (R)
Tongarra
to
Albion
Park
Rail
PS
3.00pm - Tuesday only
3.11 (76)
OAK FLATS - APR- ALBION Square (3.11) Oak Flats (3.17) via Central (L) Old Industrial Rd (R)
PARK
Moore P/UP Corpus Christi (R) Storey (R) Central (L) Pioneer Ash/Oak (3.26) A/Park PO (3.30) CHANGE DESTINATION AT
ALBION PARK POST OFFICE - Ashburton (3.37) A Park PS
(3.47)
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SCHOOL MAP
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Newsletter Email Subscriptions – iPhone, iPad and Android Apps
Dear Parent / Carer,
We are pleased to inform you that you can now subscribe to receive newsletters, notes and year
specific information via email and also access these via an app for your smartphone and tablet.
Electronic newsletters will start from the second newsletter in term 4.
We would prefer you to receive the newsletter electronically. There are many advantages including:
 easy and direct reminders straight to your email account;
 simple to use mobile apps;
 a student can’t forget or lose the newsletter;
 access to the newsletter if the student is absent from school;
 reduced photocopying and administration time costs to the school; and
 supporting our environmental initiatives.
Please note that any savings to the school is money that can be better used on classroom resources
or for improving the students’ school environment.
Subscribe for email updates
1. Visit our website at www.oakflats-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
2. Click “Newsletters and Notes” top menu (on the right)
3. Click “Subscribe to receive newsletters and notes via email.”
4. Under the “Subscribe” heading, tick on the “Newsletters List” and the appropriate year lists
5. Enter in your name and email address.
6. Click Subscribe
7. IMPORTANT: An email will be sent to your email address, you MUST click the “Activate Now”
inside this email that is sent to you.
Get school news via an app
1. Get the iPhone and iPod Touch app by visiting http://iphone.schoolenews.com.au
2. Get the iPad app by visiting http://ipad.schoolenews.com.au
3. Android and other apps visit: http://apps.schoolenews.com.au
If, however, you do not have access to the internet at home or work, please complete the return slip
below requesting the continuation of a hard copy of the newsletter each week.
Yours sincerely,
Keiran Spillane
Principal
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I do not have access to the internet at home or work and request to have a hard copy of the
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