Bell times

Our school day is structured around a clear timetable. We have set times for learning sessions, activities and lunch. Understanding the bell times helps students get the most out of each part of the day.

It's important for students to arrive on time each day. If your child is running late, please contact our front office.

Our bell times

Time(20%)

Period(80%)

8:15 - 8:45 am

Playground supervision

8:45 am

School day starts

10:45 - 11:10 am

Lunch play time

11:10 - 11:25 am

Lunch eating time

1:10 - 1:15 pm

Afternoon tea eating time (students may continue to eat during play time if required)

1:15 - 1:45 pm

Afternoon tea play time

2:45 pm

School day ends

Primary school routines

For primary-school-age children, and especially kindergarten students, a routine will help make each day the best it can be.

Saying goodbye

We encourage parents to drop-off their children at the school gates. A short and reassuring goodbye encourages independence. Let your child know who will pick them up at the end of the day. We have staff at the gates ready to assist any students who need extra support with this transition.

Picking up children at the end of the day

When school finishes each day, your child’s class will gather at a regular place. Your child’s teacher will wait with the children. Make sure your child and their teacher know who will be collecting them each afternoon. Children can get upset if the person picking them up comes late. Check with their teacher about the best time to arrive in the afternoon and where to stand.

Keep routines

Kindergarten children can get very tired at night because they are doing so many new and exciting things. For this reason, it helps if you keep routines like bath time, meals and reading routines as regular as possible. It’s important to leave time for your child to play and get a good night’s sleep each night.

Visit the department’s website for more information on health and wellbeing at primary school.

Need help with attendance?

If you have questions about arrival times or absences, please contact us.

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