The School Day
Classes open 8:30 am
School Learning Time 1 8:45 am – 9:25 am
School Learning Time 2 9:25 am – 10:10 am
School Learning Time 3 10:10 am – 10:55 am
Morning recess 10:55 am – 11:15 am
School Learning Time 4 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
School Learning Time 5 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Lunch 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm
School Learning Time 6 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
School Learning Time 7 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
School dismissed 2:45 pm
Kindergarten
Children attend two full day sessions one week and three full day sessions alternate weeks.
Punctuality
Parents should ensure that children arrive at school in plenty of time prior to the 8:45 am siren.
School gates and classroom doors open at 8:30 am. Students at school before 8:30 am without parents must go to the undercover area to wait. Students should not be at school prior to 8:15 am without an adult present.
At the conclusion of the school day families should leave the school premises promptly.
Absences and Legal Responsibility
The Department of Education regulations require a written note, email, text or telephone call with an explanation for all absences from school for students Year K – 6.
These notes are filed and must be produced for the North Metro Education Regional Office (NMERO) Attendance Team on their visit. A telephone call is considered sufficient as long as a reasonable reason is provided.
Persistent absence or lateness without reasonable cause will be referred to the North Metro Education Regional Office (NMERO) Attendance Team. Many absences even with a reason will be referred. It is recommended that everyone aims for 95% attendance rate or more.
Reporting your Child’s Absence
Phone: 6497 4200
Email ellenstirling.ps@education.wa.edu.au
or use Connect app or reply to text to school as early as possible in the morning to advise why your child is absent.
If the school does not receive notice of an absence we may text or telephone you to request a reason for absence.
Interm Vacation Policy
In line with the school’s In-term Vacation Policy, parents wishing to take their children out of school during term time for a vacation must seek approval from the Principal at least two weeks prior to the planned holiday. Please do not book your holiday until approval has been granted.
Early departures from school
The Principal is responsible for the welfare of students from arrival at school in the morning until the end of the school day. No child can go home before the end of the school day unless requested by a parent and officially signed out by staff in the school office.