Parent Information

Chaplaincy

At Huntingdale we are fortunate to have a Chaplain available for two days a week. The role provides pastoral care and general spiritual, social and emotional comfort to all students, irrespective of their faith or beliefs. This can include support and guidance about ethics, values, relationships and spiritual issues; the provision of student welfare; and enhancing engagement with the broader community.

Jenny, our Chaplain, has been employed with our school since 2007. Jenny is an integral part of our Student Wellbeing Team. Chaplaincy complements our Student Wellbeing Program with the provision of help to support the personal and social wellbeing of students and the wider school community.

Jenny’s main goal is to provide the children with a sense of belonging and connectedness. One child described Jenny as their ‘eye out teacher’ meaning that she was keeping an eye on him during school hours. All general interactions with the children are of a secular nature and the service is entirely voluntary. The initial consultation is at the request of parents, teachers or children but any subsequent meetings will require parental consent.

Chaplaincy work at the school is often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature which can make the attributes of the program and its value seemingly invisible. However, Chaplaincy is regularly reactive with Jenny responding to most situations and needs. Jenny has proven that she can react to the unique situations of our community with thoughtfulness and wisdom.

Child Safe Standards

In response to the recommendations in ‘Betrayal of Trust’ Report, there are new regulations surrounding child safety, which are underpinned by the Child Safe Standards.

The Child Safe Standards are:

  • Standard 1- Strategies to embed an organisational culture of child safety, including thorough effective leadership arrangements
  • Standard 2- A child safe policy or statement of commitment to child safety
  • Standard 3- A code of conduct that establishes clear expectations for appropriate behaviour with children
  • Standard 4- Screening, supervision, training and other human resources practices that reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing personnel
  • Standard 5- Processes for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse
  • Standard 6- Strategies to identify and reduce or remove the risk of abuse
  • Standard 7- Strategies to promote the participation and empowerment of children

At Huntingdale Primary School there is a culture of ‘no tolerance’ for child abuse.

As of August 1 2016 all schools need to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Please see the following weblinks:
Failure to disclose offence
Protecting children

Please read our school policy

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M3 – Child Safe Standards

For more information on the Child Safe Standards please see:

Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
Department of Education and Training

Lunch Orders

Canteen lunches are available every Friday. If you would like to place an order please provide a large paper bag for the lunch order with your child’s name and home group on it. Please put your money in the paper bag and double fold the top to secure.  Do not use sticky tape or staples. Correct change is appreciated.

Lunch orders need to be placed on a Thursday morning to be delivered on a Friday. Late orders can not be accepted.

See attached order list:

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School Lunch Price List 2018

Out of Hours School Care

Huntingdale OSHClub

Ph: 0429 363 990
Email: huntingdale@oshclub.com.au

Before School Care 7:00am to 9:00am
After School Care 3:30pm to 6:00pm

Welcome to OSHClub your Before & After School Care provider.

OSHClub works in partnership with Huntingdale PS to provide Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services to the school community. We pride ourselves on providing children with fun, play based learning experiences. From exciting activities and healthy nutritious food to caring motivated team members, the service meets all your children’s needs.

What happens at OSHClub?
We provide a range of activities for all ages including arts and crafts, games, sports, drama, board games, dress ups, cooking activities and fun social time with friends. On request from parents children can also participate in Homework Club. The service provides breakfast at Before School Care and afternoon tea at After School Care.

Our team
Your children are in the care of our qualified and experienced team members who have a current Working With Children check and are trained in First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis.

How to enrol and book
An online OSHClub enrolment form must be completed via oshclub.com.au prior to your child’s first attendance. Once enrolled with OSHClub, you can log into your account and book the sessions you require.

Further information
For more information, please visit our website oshclub.com.au or call our Customer Service Team on 1300 395 735.

We look forward to welcoming your children to OSHClub

OSHClub Website

Holiday program

The school also has a holiday program  run by Team Holiday. The program runs for each term break.

Where:
Grange Street, Oakleigh South Vic 3167

On-site Location:
Penfold Hall

Hours:
Drop off anytime before 9.30am unless otherwise specified on daily description below. Pickup anytime after 4pm.

Fees:
(Insert- Fees or Link to Online Flyer) Bookings & Cancellations Click Here to Book Online

Customer Support

Available:
9am – 5pm Term Times
7am – 6.30pm Holiday Times

03 9532 0366
info@teamkids.com.au

Click here to access our Terms & Conditions

TeamKids Website

Policies

CURRICULUM POLICIES

C1 Assessment And Reporting Policy
C2 Camps Policy
C3 Curriculum Policy
C4 Excursions Policy
C5 Homework Policy
C6 In School Visits Policy
C7 Japan Trip Policy
C8 Special Religious Instruction Policy
C9 Student Support Policy
C10 Sustainability Policy

ENVIRONMENT POLICIES

E1 After Hours Access Policy
E2 Anaphylaxis Policy
E3 Asthma Policy
E4 Community Use Of School Facilities Policy
E5 Cooking And Food Handling Policy
E6 Dress Code Policy
E7 First Aid And Health Care Policy
E8 Induction And Mentoring Policy
E9 Student Attendance Policy
E10 Student Leaders Policy
E11 Student Recognition (Awards) Policy
E12 Sunsmart Policy
E13 User Agreement policy coming soon

 

 

 

 

FINANCE POLICIES

F1 Cash Handling Policy
F2 Fundraising Policy
F3 Internet Banking Policy
F4 Investment Policy
F5 Parent Payment Policy coming soon
F6 Petty Cash Policy
F7 Purchasing Card Policy
F8 Refunds Policy
F9 Gifts Policy

MANAGEMENT POLICIES

M1 Assistant Principal, LT & LS Renewal Policy
M2 Community Involvement Policy
M3 Complaints Resolution Policy
M4 Conflict Of Interest 2018
M5 Custody Restriction Policy
M6 Duty Of Care Policy
M7 Equal Opportunity
M8 External Providers Policy
M9 International Students Program
M10 Marketing Policy

M11 Mobile Devices Policy
M12 Multicultural Policy
M13 Occupational Health And Safety Policy
M14 Part Time Policy
M15 Policy Formulation Policy
M16 Privacy Policy
M17 Professional Development Policy
M18 Respect Of School Staff
M19 Sexual Harassment Policy coming soon
M20 Staff Leave Policy
M21 Student Restraint Policy
M22 Tree Risk Management Policy
M23 Trespassers In School
M24 Use Of Animals In Schools Policy
M25 Visitors In Schools
M26 Work Cover & Work Safe Policy
M27 Workplace Bullying Policy

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS POLICIES

CSS1 Child Safe Standards Policy coming soon
CSS2 Code of Conduct Policy coming soon
CSS3 Mandatory Reporting Policy coming soon
CSS4 Risk Assessment Policy coming soon
CSS5 Student Engagement Policy 2018
CSS6 Working With Children Check 2018

 

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