WELLBEING AND THE HOUSE SYSTEM

Wellbe ng And The Hou e Sy tem

At King’s we have the goal of best preparing a boy for the curve balls of life and to set him up with social and emotional competencies for flourishing and resilience. With this goal in mind, a core set of skills and attitudes are promoted within a scaffolded and caring environment with trusted adults who will bridge the emotional gaps. We want our boys to be able to stand firm, despite challenges, setbacks and delays, to be able to rebound and move forward efficiently and bravely. We believe that active participation in opportunities that harness values growth, self-regulation, problem solving, risk-taking, decision making for pro-sociable behaviours, leadership, diversity, and relationship skills are necessary for healthier character.

Pastoral Care Pastoral care underpins the educational environment at the Preparatory School. The potential of our students will only be reached when they are learning in an environment where they feel safe, secure and in which there are clear, known, consistent boundaries. Bullying of students is not tolerated at King’s and a copy of the School Anti-Bullying Policy is available on KingsNet and The King’s School website.

The following information clearly outlines the procedures, roles and responsibilities of teachers, students and parents in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment at The King’s School Preparatory School.

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se System Every boy in K-6 is allocated to one of four Houses, each with its own Housemaster. These Houses – Blaxland, Harrison, Stiles and Thomas – are the major vehicles for pastoral care in the School. The Deputy Head – Students and Community will work alongside class teachers, Housemasters and families in supporting the wellbeing of all students.

Great rivalry exists between the Houses at such events as the Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Carnivals and the Winter Gala Day. A House Competition exists across the Preparatory School incorporating results from sporting competitions, class merit program and other activities conducted within the School year. This competition generates considerable excitement and House pride amongst the boys.

Comm

nication There are various ways of communicating with the School. An obvious option is to chat with your son’s class teacher. Usually it is best to book an interview time in advance, via your son’s Home Learning diary, by email or by phoning the Preparatory School Office. The best contact person for any pastoral care issue is the classroom teacher and then your son’s Housemaster (Years 3–6). Deputy Head (Students and Community) is another person who may become involved where necessary. These staff members make a point of knowing the boys particularly well and monitoring their progress. Interviews can be arranged via email or by phoning the Preparatory School Office or by the student diary. The Head of the Preparatory School has an open communication policy and is more than willing to discuss issues of concern with parents. However, it is appropriate for these first to have been discussed with the teacher and/or Housemaster or Deputy Head (Students and Community) – unless it is a particularly serious matter or one involving general policy. Please note that it is inappropriate to take up issues relating to the Preparatory School with the School Headmaster, unless they have first been discussed with the Head of the Preparatory School.

Be avio

r Management The School is required to manage behaviour in such a way that student and teacher rights and responsibilities are maintained. The Preparatory School has adopted a three level behaviour management program that aims to support these rights and responsibilities. It is intended that this management program will ensure swift action, that the expected positive behaviour is reinforced and that parents are made aware of any behavioural difficulties If a boy’s work or behaviour is unsatisfactory, he may be required to serve a Lunchtime Consequence or After School Friday Detention. An after School Detention usually occurs on Friday between 3.15pm–4.45pm. Boys may also be brought back for a Saturday morning if the Head of the Preparatory School deems it necessary. Prior notice will always be given to parents if their son is serving an Afternoon or Saturday Detention.

Boys who receive three Lunchtime Consequences in a semester will automatically be given an Afternoon Detention.

Three Le el Beha our Management Pol cy for K ndergarten and Year 1

Goal To provide optimum opportunities for the learning, engagement and wellbeing of every student.

LEVEL 1

BEHAVIOUR Hurting a schoolmate’s body Hurting a schoolmate’s feelings Disobeying a teacher Being rude to an adult Not caring for our school Not caring for the uniform Going out of bounds Lateness to class after a break Inappropriate possessions Running on hard surfaces Home Learning not done, no note No Hat – play on verandahs RESPONSIBILITY Teacher who witnessed behaviour COMMUNICATION Method by teacher discretion ACTION Five minute time out in neighbouring room Counselling with teacher who witnessed behaviour Alerting parents where a pattern of behaviour exists Communication diary when necessary

LEVEL 2

BEHAVIOUR Repeated level 1 – 3 strikes with timing at discretion of teacher Rudeness to adults Lying Swearing Punching Teasing Spitting Biting Stealing Poor bus behaviour ICT misuse (see ICT policy) Repeated disobedience RESPONSIBILITY Teacher who witnessed behaviour Referred to Deputy Head - Students & Community COMMUNICATION Teacher record Parents informed by Consequence sheet that is issued by Deputy Head – Students & Community ACTION Counselling Deputy Head - Students & Community’s Office – 10 minute time out Consequence sheet

LEVEL 3

BEHAVIOUR Repeated level 2 – with timing at discretion of Deputy Head - Students & Community Significant consequences for: Major vandalism Physical violence Pattern of bullying Cyberbullying Racism Truancy RESPONSIBILITY Referred to Deputy Head - Students & Community Teacher and Housemaster informed When necessary – Head, Counsellor informed COMMUNICATION Teacher record Database record Deputy Head - Students & Community to inform parents and, when necessary, a meeting is arranged ACTION Counselling Interview with parents School service or Consequence sheet Playground Suspension In-school Suspension Suspension Expulsion

Three Le el Beha Year 2 to 6

our Management Pol cy for

Goal To provide optimum opportunities for the learning, engagement and wellbeing of every student.

LEVEL 1

BEHAVIOUR Hurting a schoolmate’s body Hurting a schoolmate’s feelings Disobeying a teacher Being rude to an adult Not caring for our school Not caring for the uniform Going out of bounds Lateness to class after a break Inappropriate possessions Running on hard surfaces Home Learning not done, no note No hat – withdrawn from fields RESPONSIBILITY Teacher who witnessed behaviour COMMUNICATION Behaviours recorded in diary thereby informing parents ACTION Counselling with teacher who witnessed behaviour 10 minute related consequence

LEVEL 2

BEHAVIOUR Repeated level 1 – 3 strikes with timing at discretion of teacher Not honouring commitments Lying Poor bus behaviour Swearing Punching Teasing Spitting Stealing ICT misuse (see ICT policy) Repeated disobedience RESPONSIBILITY Teacher who witnessed behaviour Deputy Head - Students & Community and Prep Sergeant manage lunchtime procedures COMMUNICATION Online register and recorded in diary, thereby informing teachers and parents Teacher record Database record when necessary ACTION Lunchtime consequence Housemasters and Deputy Head - Students & Community and Prep Sergeant monitors

LEVEL 3

BEHAVIOUR Repeated level 2 – with timing at discretion of Housemasters and Deputy Head - Students & Community Significant consequences for: Major vandalism Physical violence Pattern of bullying Cyberbullying Racism Truancy RESPONSIBILITY Referred to Deputy Head - Students & Community Teacher, Housemaster, Prep Sergeant informed When necessary - Head, Counsellor informed COMMUNICATION Three Lunchtime consequences constitute an additional afternoon Detention within a semester – Prep Sergeant places notification sticker for afternoon Detention in diary Prep Sergeant or Deputy Head - Students & Community will contact parents for significant consequences and a straight Friday Detention Detention sheet added to database Summary notes of parent interviews added to database when necessary ACTION Three Lunchtime consequences constitute an additional afternoon Detention within a semester – Prep Sergeant places notification sticker for afternoon Detention in diary Counselling Interview with parents Afternoon Detention Playground Suspension Saturday Detention In-school Suspension Suspension Expulsion

Medication, Ast ma and Ana ylactic Allergies We understand that many of our boys require medication during the school day. In all circumstances, this medication, with clear instructions on dosage and frequency, is to be given to the staff in the Prep School Health Clinic. They will store the medication in a locked cabinet and oversee the taking of this medication.

If your child has a chronic condition an action plan from his Doctor MUST be given to the Prep School Health Clinic.

We also have a number of boys who are asthmatic and all of these boys require a Management Plan devised by their doctor. A copy of this Management Plan must be given to the staff in the Prep School Health Clinic. All boys who are asthmatic must also have their puffer at school. The number of boys with anaphylactic allergies is on the rise. Many of these boys are allergic to, amongst other things, nuts, and we encourage all families to refrain from bringing nuts and nut products to school. This will lessen the chance of one of these boys coming into contact with nuts and having a reaction.

All boys with an anaphylactic allergy should wear a Medic Alert bracelet, have an Action Plan devised by their doctor and wear a yellow ribbon on their hat (Pre-K–2 Students). These families must also provide two EpiPens, one which is stored in the classroom and the other in the Prep School Health Clinic. Other EpiPens are also distributed around the Prep School.

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dent Medical Form If your son has any chronic condition (eg anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma), please include specific information regarding his condition, including an action plan if appropriate. Details about medical history, including eye and ear problems and vaccinations should be noted.

Non-immunised students may be required to remain at home when the School has been notified of an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease at school. The completed Health Form should be returned to the Prep Nurse at the Preparatory School Office before Orientation Day.

C ange of address/tele n m er/email address one

Any change of address, email or telephone number, either for home or business, should be sent in writing (or via email) to the Prep Office.

Sc ool L nc

es At The King’s School we believe a key aspect to the wellbeing of our students lies in the choice of fresh and healthy food to fuel their energy throughout the day – whether it’s in the classroom, on the playing fields, in a music room and beyond. To deliver this very important part of a boy’s day, King’s has partnered with an innovative catering company, Chartwells, who shares our philosophy about the role and connection between healthy and fresh food and wellbeing.

Preparatory School families can order lunchtime meals online for their boys any day of the week, with 24 hours’ notice, using the FlexiSchools website/app.

To order your son’s lunch, just follow these following steps:

Download the App

Download the Flexischools app from the app store or Google Play.

Note: for iPhone and iPad please select ‘Allow’ notifications. Add your School and Group

Click on the search icon and search for your school name.

Select your school and add your year group or groups relevant to you.

Add your Flexischools Account

Click the ‘order now’ button located in the bottom right-hand corner of the app, this will open up a login screen.

Already a flexischools User - Enter your details and login. New Flexischools User – Click ‘Register,’ enter your email address and follow the instructions in the email.

Place your Order

Click the ‘order now’ button located in the bottom right-hand menu of the app.

Select the items you wish to order.

Select the payment option and complete payment.

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el Services The King’s School is a Christian School in the Anglican tradition. As such, Pre-K–6 boys attend and participate in our weekly Chapel Services. A special service usually marks Easter at the conclusion of Term 1.

All boys will attend the School Chapel occasionally for services. A Festival of Lessons and Carols is held on the last Tuesday evening of Term 4.

Emergency Proced

res The School has appropriate plans and procedures in place, in the event of the need to evacuate the School buildings. Emergency drill procedures are displayed throughout the School and practices are conducted on a regular basis for both students and staff. The Emergency Evacuation Meeting point for the Prep School is the Price 2–4 Fields. Lockdown procedures are also in place.