Please note, that Forest Crescent Primary is currently reviewing its school policies and will progressively update documents where needed

Forest Crescent Primary Student Behaviour Management 2026

Our whole school approach to student behaviour aims to provide an inclusive, safe and stimulating learning environment for students and teachers to work together. The policy is a whole school plan which supports positive student behaviour and individual support when the need arises.
Our policy is based on integrating the following values and beliefs into our code of behaviour.

Our Core Shared Values

1. The pursuit of knowledge and achievement of potential.
The lifelong disposition towards the quest for knowledge, as each person strives to understand the social and natural worlds and how best to make a contribution to these worlds. Each person is encouraged to achieve his or her potential in all respects and, through critical and creative thinking, to develop a broad understanding of his or her own values and world views.
2. Self-acceptance and self-respect.
The acceptance and respect of self, result in attitudes and actions that develop each person’s unique potential physical, emotional, aesthetic, spiritual, intellectual, moral and social. Encouragement is given to developing initiative, responsibility, ethical discernment, openness to learning and a sense of personal meaning and identity.
3. Respect for the concerns and rights of others.
Sensitivity to and concern for the well-being of other people and respect for life and property. Encouragement is given to each person to be caring and compassionate, to be respectful of the rights of others, and to find constructive ways of managing conflict. This includes the right to learn in a friendly and non-coercive environment
4. Social and Civic responsibility
The commitment to exploring and promoting the common good and meeting individual needs without infringing the basic rights of others. This includes the encouragement of each person to participate in democratic processes, to value the diversity of cultural expression, to respect legitimate authority, to promote social justice and to support the use of research for the improvement of the quality of life.
5. Environmental responsibility
The commitment to developing an appreciative awareness of the interdependence of all elements of the environment, including humans and human systems, and encouraging respect and concern for Australia’s natural and cultural heritage and for forms of resource use that are regenerative and sustainable.

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Forest Crescent Primary Bullying Policy

At Forest Crescent Primary School, we are committed to creating a safe and caring school environment for students, teachers, and community members by developing relationships based on care, mutual respect, and open communication. Our Bullying Management Policy complements our Student Behaviour Management Policy and should be read in conjunction.
Bullying, in any form, will not be tolerated at our school.

PURPOSE

• To give all members of the school community a shared understanding of what constitutes bullying and harassment.
• To provide a clear procedure to deal with bullying.
• To maintain a commitment to the school ethos and purpose of providing a safe and caring environment free of bullying and harassment.

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Forest Crescent Primary School- School Dress Code

Evacuation Policy

2026

EMERGENCY – EVACUATION PROCEDURES

All class lists in the Evacuation File are to be reprinted at the start of every term

Refer to Evacuation Map for evacuation paths & assembly areas

IN THE EVENT OF A CLASSROOM EVACUATION eg. FIRE

1. This will be signalled by short, repeated blasts of the siren.
2. Children are to be immediately evacuated to the oval as per evacuation procedures.
3. If risk lies in the designated path, the teacher should seek the next best path to the oval.
4. If the oval is unsuitable, teachers will be directed by the Principal to an alternative location.
5. If the initial designated assembly area is compromised by smoke or fumes, then the school will reassemble at the public open space “Forest Crescent Reserve” or at the front of the school (to be directed by the principal)

IN THE EVENT OF AN EARTHQUAKE

1. Children and staff are to take protection UNDER their desks.
2. If outside, please move to an area away from buildings and trees.

ADMIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal & staff to collect their mobile phones and high visibility vests (only if accessible) and move to the oval or designated assembly area. Emergency Kit to be collected from the medical room.

Deputy 1  –  Lead evacuation and search. Loud Hailer

Deputy 2  –  Collect Epipens, First Aid Kit, Defib Kit, and Red Medical File and place in Emergency Kit. Leave in the Medical Room for School Officers to collect. Announce “Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate” on the school PA. Check class numbers and students at Evacuation Point.

Deputy 3  –  Announce “Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate” on the school PA. Check staff and visitors at Evacuation Point.

Manager Corporate Services –Collect Student Leave Register. Repeated Siren blasts.

School Officers – Collect the Passtab iPad, print the Integris Fire Roll, and carry out the Emergency Kit.

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

The Evacuation Signal that the school is being evacuated will be repeated siren blasts and the announcement “Evacuate” over the P.A., or, in the event of a power failure, the ringing of a handbell with the call: “Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate”. Upon hearing the evacuation signal, EACH TEACHER will:

1. Check the learning block wet areas for students. Collect the class roll (weekly attendance printout). If the class teacher is on DOTT, the class teacher DOES NOT return to the room but goes directly to the oval to meet their class and to assist specialist teachers in checking students. When the class has been checked, the specialist teachers will report to the Principal to assist as directed. Kindy and Pre-Primary EAs to check the internal toilets of their respective Kindy and Pre-Primary rooms before moving class out with the teacher.
2. Have the class exit the building through the nearest external door and move to the cricket pitch on the oval, keeping clear of school buildings where possible, and line up in year level and class order. (See Evacuation Map for movement from classrooms, pinned up in each classroom and block).
3. The MCS will check the administration rooms, lock the front office door, place “Closed for Evacuation”, and walk to the assembly point on the oval. Deputy 2 is to take any sick children with them. Passtab details to Principal, Deputy 1 and MCS.
4. Education Assistants and ancillary staff will move to the oval or assist in the orderly movement of children.
5. Canteen staff/workers and visitors to the school are also to make their way to the safety of the oval.
6. Deputy 1 (Block 5 & 6) and Deputy 3  or Principal (Block 2 & 4) to check toilets on the way to the oval. Education Assistants Block 1, check toilets in Block 1. (Block 3-No toilets)
7. At the oval, each class teacher will call the attendance roll and ascertain the names and the possible whereabouts of any missing children. Class teachers raise their hand to signal that they are missing a student. Keep your hand raised until attended by Deputy 2. Once relief class teachers have attended to their class, they need to be checked off by Deputy Principal 1  via the school website or Passtab.
8. Deputy Principal 2, Manager Corporate Services will check the names of missing children and their possible whereabouts.
9. Deputy Principal 3 &  School Officers will check for names of missing staff and visitors (see Visitors Passtab).
10. Deputy Principal 1 will search for missing person(s) if deemed necessary. No one else is to go looking for a child.
11. Deputy Principal 3 will remain on the oval in charge of the teachers/children.
12. First aid provided by Deputy Principal 2 and/or any other qualified senior first aider if required.
13. Teachers are to keep students safe and calm while moving and while on the oval. Teachers reassure students after the event and assess whether any further support is required.
14. The Principal will remain in overall charge, directing firefighters/police and communicating with the appropriate authorities. To assess and organise de-briefing and counselling as required.
15. In the event that an evacuation is necessary during LUNCH or RECESS, Staff and Children are to make their way to the oval, where they will report to their teacher.

No one is to go back into classrooms in this situation.

EMERGENCY – LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES: 2026

IN THE EVENT OF A LOCKDOWN

1. This will be signalled by three short siren blasts followed by an immediate PA announcement “Lockdown, Lockdown, Lockdown” (Principal, Deputy Principals or MCS). The short siren blasts and announcement will be repeated three times.
2. If a class is outside or at recess/lunch, students and teachers must proceed quickly back to the nearest classroom.
3. Staff lock all external wet areas and classroom doors. Close all blinds.
4. Front office staff are to lock the office and the staff room. Duress alarm in the front office to be activated in the event of a security or police matter.
5. Front office staff to ring classroom blocks (including Kindy Rooms, Drama Room, Room 28), Library and Canteen to inform staff members of the situational details and whether it is an external or internal threat. This person is to relay information to staff within the block.
6. Deputy Principals (2) to lock all open gates (oval double gates, service entry double gates, Room 6 gate, Room 7 gate, Room 11 gate, Room 22 gate, Undercover gate, and canteen gate) based on risk assessment. Deputy Principal to check toilets
7. Principal to inform relevant authorities of the situation (Police, Emergency Services, Regional Office).
8. Teachers and Education Assistants to reassure students by keeping them calm and safe whilst students remain seated at their desks.
9. Staff and students are not to leave locked classrooms until the PA announcement that the situation has been resolved and the all-clear given.

AFTER EVACUATION AND LOCKDOWN EVENT

Front office sends a message alerting parents about the lockdown (rehearsed or actual event)

Principal/ Deputy Principals to de-brief staff as required after the event and ensure all staff members are supported. Arrange recovery time for staff and students if necessary. Consult the WSH representative and the school psychologist where appropriate.

For emergency situations, debrief and recovery are to be taken at the end of the school day, and actions are to be recommended within the next 24 hours. Please see the appropriate checklist relating to the following.

• Psychological and emotional harassment
• Threatening behaviour and or verbal abuse towards staff from an adult
• Violence from a student towards staff
• Violence from an adult towards staff
• Violence between students
• Intruders
• Property Violation

Forest Crescent Primary Homework Policy

2016

To provide regular opportunities for students to share homework experiences with parents who are requested to supervise the completion of formally set homework, and to initiate some informal homework

Forest Crescent Primary School believes children should have opportunities outside of school to play, relate to others, and learn about culture, community, and the world around them. Homework should therefore occur in conjunction with these experiences, avoiding stress and developing positive dispositions for learning. It should take into account the student’s age, needs, and the Western Australian Curriculum. It can provide regular opportunities for the student to consolidate learned skills and concepts. Homework may also be seen as a time to share information with parents about current classroom learning. Parents are encouraged to supervise homework completion AND to initiate informal experiences to develop the student as a whole person.

Kindergarten

Read with your child each night and ask them questions about the story or pictures.

Listen to and talk with your child.

The class teacher may, from time to time, set an oral language activity.

Pre-Primary

Read with your child each night and ask them questions about the story or pictures.  This may be a home book, a library book or a take-home reader.

Listen to and talk with your child.

The class teacher may, from time to time, set an oral language or investigation activity.

Letters, sounds, sight words and counting according to need.

Years 1 and 2

Read with your child each night and ask them questions about the story or pictures.

Home reading using a take-home reader.  This should take about 15-20 minutes.

The class teacher may, from time to time, set an oral language task.

Letters, sounds, sight words, spelling and counting according to need.

Year 3

Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and homework.

Read at home for 15-20 minutes using either a take-home reader, a library book or a book from home. Students are to read silently and then aloud. Parent/carer to ask questions/discuss the story.

Maths: Problem solving and/or basic number skills as set by the teacher, e.g., skip counting or times tables.

Spelling: as set by the class teacher according to need.

The class teacher may, from time to time, set an oral language task.

Years 4 and 5

Homework may take about 20-30 minutes, 4 days a week, and may include:

Reading: Students are to read silently and then aloud. Adult to ask questions/discuss the story.

Maths: Problem solving and/or basic number skills as set by the teacher, e.g., times tables.

Spelling: as set by the class teacher according to need.

Year 6

Homework may take about 30 minutes 4 days a week and may include:

Reading: Students are to read silently. Adult to ask questions/discuss the story.

Maths: Problem solving and/or basic number skills as set by the teacher, e.g., times tables.

Spelling: as set by the class teacher according to need.

In addition, teachers may require children in Years 1 – 6 to…

• Complete unfinished work at home
• Undertake special research projects

Some children will have specific homework programs developed in consultation with parents.

A neat, written, and printed presentation is expected with all written homework.

Endorsed by the School Board on November 29, 2016

*** Parents who do not want their children to take part in the school’s homework program are requested to write to their children’s class teachers.

The Health Department Guidelines for Communicable Diseases.

2007

Infectious Diseases

The Health Department provides the school with guidelines on communicable diseases.

Below are a few common diseases; for further information, contact your local doctor.

Disease & Period of Communicability Exclusion

• Conjunctivitis: While eye discharge is present, exclude until discharge from the eyes has ceased
• Chickenpox: From 2 days before the rash until all blisters have crusted over. Exclude until at least 5 days after the eruption first appears. Some remaining scabs do not justify the exclusion
• Glandular fever Not known. Exclude until the child is well
• Measles: About 4 to 5 days before the rash begins until the 4th day after the rash appears. Exclude for at least 4 days after the onset of the rash
• Head Lice Until lice and nits (eggs) are destroyed. Exclude until treatment has commenced
• Non-immunised measles contacts should be excluded from school for 13 days after the appearance of the rash in the last case identified in the school, unless the contact was immunised within 72 hours of first exposure. Immunisation is available for the Measles/Rubella/Mumps vaccine from 12 months of age onwards.

The Health Department advises that there are serious concerns about measles immunity levels in the community. Measles can cause numerous complications, brain damage, or death. The onus is on the parent to advise the school if their child has been immunised; otherwise, we will presume that your child has NOT been immunised.

Please contact the school office if you have information or a query.

Head Lice School Policy

The following is a brief outline of what happens when a child is found to have head lice:

• The child is given a brief age-appropriate explanation about head lice.
• A Deputy will phone parents to notify them, and a letter will be sent home to the child’s parents at the end of the day.
•  It informs the parent that their child has head lice and advises them that, as required by The School Education Act, the child must commence head lice treatment before returning to school.
• Enclosed is a copy of the Department of Health’s Head Lice Fact Sheet. All children in the class receive a letter notifying parents of lice in the school and asking them to check their children’s hair.
• The recommended treatment is the Hair Conditioner 10-day method. Once treatment has commenced, the child’s parents should send the child back to school with a letter confirming that treatment has begun.
•  If the child again returns without evidence of treatment, the Principal or delegate will contact the parents and advise that the student is immediately excluded from school until treatment has commenced and the school has been notified. Assistance will be offered by a Deputy or school nurse.
• Homework will be provided for the student. Where a student continues to be absent from school without a valid reason, the matter will be dealt with in accordance with the Absenteeism Policy. Head Lice infestation is easily treated and is not a disease.

Immunisation

The Health Department of Western Australia recommends that the following schedules be followed for routine immunisations.

Vaccine Age

• DTP Diphtheria/tetanus/ pertussis 4 years
• OPV Oral polio vaccine 4 years
• MMR Measles \ mumps \ rubella 4 years
• ADT Tetanus Booster 10 – 16 years
• Hep B Hepatitis B virus 10 – 16 years [/learn_more]

The Education Department of WA’s Policy Procedures for the Administration of Medication.

2007

Rationale

The Education Department of WA has provided schools with policy and procedures regarding medication administration. A brief description is outlined below, and a copy is available at the office for parents to read.

Procedure

Where there is an agreement between staff and parents, as documented in written instructions from a Medical Practitioner and Parent/Guardian, school staff may administer prescribed medication.

School staff are not expected to administer prescribed medication or treatments that require specialist training, such as giving injections.

Parents are to advise the school if their child requires an inhaler (puffer). The child will be able to self-administer, provided relevant information is given to the class teacher.

Documentation

Documentation of all medication administration and of agreements to perform the necessary functions (e.g., listing times, doses, and dates of medication outcomes) is required. These functions must be carried out and recorded on standard notification forms (available from the school office) whenever school staff undertake to assist in the administration of medication to students. The students should administer their own medication where capable and have authorisation to do so. The student may be supervised/assisted by school staff in administering their medication where there is an agreement to do so.

Storage of Drugs

Class A drugs (ADD medication and the like) will be stored in a locked cabinet in the Administration Area. It is the responsibility of the student to come to the office at the stipulated time to receive the necessary medication from a member of the Administration Team who is available at that time. The name of the child, date, quantity administered, and the name of the drug will be placed on a recording sheet each time a child is given medication. These sheets are required to be kept in the school until the pupil is aged 25 years.

Drugs requiring short-term administration (antibiotics, dental treatment, period pain, etc.) may be kept in the Administration area or the first aid room fridge. They are to be administered by school staff where an agreement to do so has been reached. Record the doses given on the Drug Administration Record Sheet. All documentation is to be kept in the school for one year.

Non-Prescription Drugs

School staff must not administer analgesics such as paracetamol to students without written instruction from the student’s parent/guardian or Medical Practitioner. The form Student Medication Request/Record may be used, with the line referring to the prescribing doctor ignored. Where possible, parents/guardians should ask their doctor to stagger the doses around the school day.

Parent & Guardian Responsibilities

Parents & Guardians should complete a Medication Request/Record form, a Medication Instructions form, and a Prescribing Doctor form and notify the Principal or Deputy Principal(s) of all relevant details of medication to be administered during school hours. It is the Parents’/Guardians’ responsibility to provide the school with adequate information regarding the details of the child’s medical condition, which may require specific action and/or treatment under emergency conditions (i.e., arising from asthma, diabetes, and serious allergic reaction).

If necessary, an emergency action plan will be developed between the school, parents/guardians, family doctor, and school nurse. Copies of the Emergency Individual Care Plan form are available from the school office.

Students should not bring bulk supplies of any drug to school.

Medication that IS NOT labelled correctly will not be accepted for use. It is the parents’/guardians’ responsibility to ensure that the medication is clearly labelled, is not out of date and is provided in sufficient quantities for the child’s needs.

A suggestion for children needing to have their drugs stored in the Administration is for the parent/guardian to provide a one-week pill dispenser. This way, the correct dosage for each day can be placed in the named division, and the container can be sent to school on Monday morning. The empty container will be given to the child on Friday to take home for the following week’s doses, which will be brought in on a Monday. [/learn_more]

Forest Crescent Primary School Students’ Use of the Internet in Accordance With the Education Department of WA.

5/06/2007

The Internet allows users to search worldwide databases and exchange messages (email) throughout the world. All classrooms have access to the Internet, but it is up to the discretion of an individual teacher as to student use. Benefits to students at this school include the support of research and education by providing access to unique resources and an opportunity for collaborative work.

It is the policy of Forest Crescent Primary School that students will use the Internet in a responsible manner and be consistent with the educational objectives of the Education Department of WA. Accordingly, Parents/guardians are asked to read and discuss the rules governing the behaviour of students who access the system with their child. Both the parent/guardian as well as the student are to sign the user agreement form and return it to school. Students who do not return a completed Internet User Agreement cannot use the Internet at school. Students who do not adhere to any part of this agreement may lose the privilege to use the system, and further disciplinary action may be taken. Parents will be notified of any infractions.

Student Agreement

Students must adhere to all the student agreement conditions listed below:

1. I will only access the Internet under the direction of a staff member.

2. I will not look for any information which is in any way unacceptable. (eg. Internet information dealing with pornography or unrelated to school curriculum).

3. If I find a site that I think is not suitable, I will report it immediately to a school staff member.

4. Before copying anything from the Internet, I will seek permission from a staff member.

5. In fairness to other users, I will make my Internet use as efficient as possible.

6. I will abide by copyright law by not copying and/or distributing another person’s work and correctly acknowledging it (if I use it).

7. I will not give out anyone’s name, address or phone number unless I have the approval of a staff member and the person’s permission.

8. I will not use the Internet service to upset or be rude to anyone.

9. Students may access worldwide email facilities only with express teacher permission. All emails sent by students from school must be related to a specific classroom topic. Review This Internet policy may be revised at any time to keep up with current trends and information. [/learn_more]

Forest Crescent Primary School Councillor and Faction Captain Roles

2026

AIM

Forest Crescent Primary School aims to develop the school, personal growth in the areas of leadership, decision-making, and citizenship

RATIONALE

Students in their final year at primary school need to be given the opportunity to demonstrate and develop responsibility. There are many who, during their years at school, have shown qualities which indicate they can contribute to the school in terms of:

• providing good role models for other children
• contributing a student’s point of view in relation to school operations and procedures
• assisting in suitable tasks that facilitate the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

These students will be identified through the selection process and in their resulting roles as school captains, not only contribute to the school but develop their personal capabilities and character.

 COUNCILLOR AND FACTION CAPTAIN PROFILE

In order to nominate for the position, each student should:

• display a high standard of behaviour at all times in and out of the classroom
• be a good representative and leader for all students
• wear the school uniform with pride
• show the values of respect, courtesy, tolerance, friendliness and caring to all members of the school community
• be prepared to give up some of their own time to carry out duties
• value the position
• respect the school rules and procedures
• show leadership qualities
• possess the ability to communicate confidently with both peers and adults
• display a positive attitude and effort in academic studies
• actively participate in school activities

STRUCTURE

Student Council

The Student Council will consist of 10 councillors (5 boys and 5 girls, including a Head Boy and Head Girl).

Student Councillors are visible leaders of the school community. They are expected to follow school rules, model positive behaviour, and show initiative. Duties may include:

• Welcoming visitors
• Hosting assemblies and giving reports
• Promoting school rules and uniform by example
• Coordinating school activities
• Representing the school at official events
• Taking responsibility and showing initiative
• Wearing the councillor’s badge with pride
• Attending regular meetings
• Supporting the school discipline policy.

Faction Captains

Each faction will elect one boy and one girl, creating a team of 8 captains.

Faction Captains are responsible, reliable, and willing to give their time before and during school breaks. Duties include:

• Representing their faction at carnivals
• Speaking at assemblies and carnivals
• Assisting with faction competitions each term
• Supporting PE staff with equipment distribution and setup
• Maintaining the sports shed and equipment
• Wearing the captain’s badge with pride
• Attending regular meetings.

Nomination Process

Nominees, with parent permission, create an A4 poster promoting the qualities that make you an ideal candidate. Glue the permission slip to the back of the poster. Submit your poster to the front office by 3:00 pm, on the selected date. Late nominations will not be accepted.

Speeches and Voting

All candidates must prepare a 1–2 minute speech explaining the contribution they will make as a councillor or captain.

INAPPROPRIATE SCHOOL COUNCILLOR or FACTION CAPTAIN BEHAVIOUR

The Year 6 teachers, the Councillor Coordinator and the Principal will take action if a School Captain’s behaviour is deemed inappropriate. This may include counselling, given a chance to improve the suspension for a period, or replacement