Our school uniform and uniform policy were launched in 2003 and it is expected that all students wear our school uniform or school colours. Wearing of school uniform supports students to feel a part of the Herdsmans Cove team.   It encourages respect, pride in our school and assists with student safety as students are clearly visible in the playground or on an excursion. Students who do not wear school uniform may not be invited to play outside at break times or attend school excursions.  Our school uniform also includes the wearing of our school hat which is worn in Term 1 until Easter and from Show Day in Term 4.  Students are not permitted to wear caps to school.

The school uniform is available for purchase from our Uniform Shop. The shop sells new and some second-hand uniforms and is managed by the Office staff.  Uniform prices are subject to change, and are listed below:

Uniform Prices:

Children are not permitted to colour their hair or wear jewellery or make up to school.  In relation to jewellery the only exception is that children with pierced ears may wear studs or sleepers only.  Large piercings with spikes etc. are not permitted.  Bracelets, bangles, rings and necklaces are not permitted for safety reasons.  Watches are allowed.

SCHOOL TIMES

School Times:  Prep - Grade 6

Lessons Begin     -        8.50 am

Daily Fitness       -        10.40 - 10.50 am

Recess                -        10.50 - 11.10 am

Lunch                 -        1.10 – 1.40 pm

Lessons Finish      -        2.40 pm

Children are expected to be at school by 8.50 am but not before 8.30 am as teacher supervision is not available prior to this time.  Unless children are involved in supervised sport, recreational or social activities, waiting for parents to pick them up or completing specific tasks after 2.40 pm, they are expected to leave for home immediately, when they are dismissed from school via their classroom doors.

Kindergarten

Tuesday:                    8:50 am – 2:40pm

Wednesday:               8:50 am – 2.40 pm

Thursday:                  8.50 am – 2.40 pm

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies are held every 3 weeks on a Thursday at 2pm in the General Purpose Room.  Parents are encouraged to attend and see the work being undertaken in classes.

Our Celebration Assembly will be held in the last weeks of Term 4 at the Brighton Civic Centre

CANTEEN

The school canteen operates on Thursday and Friday at recess and lunch for students in Kinder – Grade 6.  Students complete their orders on a paper bag or envelope and place them in the lunch box in their classroom.  Other items may be purchased at recess. The Canteen is co-ordinated by the school office, and has achieved silver accreditation with the Tasmanian Canteen Association, committed to providing healthy and nutritious meals to students. Payments are able to be made with either cash or eftpos.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME

This is the provision of school books and equipment for those students whose parents face financial hardship and who are entitled to financial assistance.  This assistance is subject to a means test.  Applications for student assistance may be made through the office.  Parents who believe that they are entitled to this scheme are strongly advised to make an enquiry at the office, as the total number of families eligible for this scheme significantly influences our staffing and financial entitlement from the Education Department.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Our school provides the following student support services:

• School Psychologist
• Social Worker
• Speech Pathologist
• Support Teacher

These people may be contacted via the office.