School Hours
| Monday – Friday | |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Classrooms open |
| 8.35 am | 1st bell – finish of play and preparation for school day |
| 8.40am | Learning Commences |
| 11.00 am | Supervision of eating |
| 11.10 am | Supervision of play |
| 11.30 am | Recommencement of classroom learning |
| 1.30 pm | Supervision of eating |
| 1.40 pm | Supervision of play |
| 2.00 pm | Recommencement of classroom learning |
| 2.45pm | Prep students finish |
| 3.00 pm | Conclusion of school day |
| 3.20pm | Supervision of students ceases |
Student Absence
If a child is absent for the day, parents are required to contact the school by phone, email, or parent portal. Unexplained absences will be followed up on the morning of the absence by office staff.
Section 176(1)(b) of the Education (General Provisions) Act provides that each parent of a child of compulsory school age has the obligation to ensure their child is attending school on every school day, for the educational program in which the child is enrolled. Failure to comply with the obligation in s.176(1)(b), without a reasonable excuse, is an offence.
To notify of a student absence:
Phone: 4038 5100 and select 1 for Student Absences
Email: secretary.parramatta@cns.catholic.edu.au
Late Arrival or Early Departure
Students arriving after the learning bell at 8.40am are considered late and must sign in at the office.
Parents collecting students before the end of the school day must sign students out at school reception.
| I’m only missing… | That equals… | Which is… | And over 13 years of my schooling that’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes per day | 50 minutes per week | Nearly 1.5 weeks per year | Nearly half a year |
| 20 minutes per day | 1 hour 40 minutes per week | Nearly 3 weeks per year | Nearly 1 year |
| Half an hour per day | Half a day per week | Nearly 6 weeks per year | Nearly 1 and a half years |
| 1 hour per day | 1 day per week | Over 10 weeks per year | Over 2 and a half years |
Café
St Joseph’s Cafe provides families with the convenience of morning tea and lunch five days a week. Our staff aim to provide a range of food items which are healthy and nutritious.
The method of placing orders is via our online service at flexischools.com.au. There, parents can register and choose from the menu and place an order through a secure online payment system.
Our tuckshop menu is available on the Parent Portal.
