Frequently asked questions

What day does my child start school?

Kindergarten children will have their first full day of school on Wednesday 3 February, 2027

What do I do if my child is absent?

It is a legal requirement that any student absences are explained. Notification of any absence can be sent electronically via the Parent Portal app.

You can also notify the office via a phone call or email to the school, or a note upon returning to school.

What are the bell times?

8.30am-9.00am	Teacher supervision starts
9.00am-11.00am	Morning session
11.00am-11.10am	Recess (supervised eating)
11.10am-11.30am	Recess (play time)
11.30am-1.20pm	Middle session
1.20pm-1.30pm	Lunch (supervised eating)
1.30pm-2.00pm	Lunch (play time)
2.00pm-3.00pm	Afternoon session

What do I do if my child arrives late or needs to leave early?

Any student that arrives after the class has entered the classroom in the morning, is required to enter via the front office to be signed in electronically. The child will be given a late note slip to be given to the class teacher.

If a child needs to leave prior to 3:00pm, parents are required to organise this with the Administration Staff at the front office. If you are aware of a late arrival or early leaving prior to the day, you can add this absence via the School Bytes Parent Portal. Parents will still need to go to the front office to have an early leaver slip completed.

What does my child need to bring to school?

Students in Kindergarten do not need a pencil case or any stationary, as this is provided by the school.

Your child will need to bring their hat, lunch in a lunchbox as well as a drink bottle filled with water for them to access during the day. Please include an additional piece of fruit or vegetable in your child's lunch box, so they can enjoy this during our morning Crunch and Sip time. Please make sure lunch box and containers are clearly labelled with your child’s name and that they know how to open and close it correctly.

How do I communicate with a class teacher?

If at any time you would like to speak to your class teacher, please contact the school by phone or email. Appointments can be conducted in person or over the phone, depending on the reason for the meeting.

If you need to inform your class teacher of something or have a question, again you can contact the front office by telephone, send an email to the school, or give a letter to the teacher.

What do I do if I have any concerns with my child's learning?

Your child's class teacher is the first person to talk to if you have concerns about your child's progress in key learning areas or social and emotional development. At times, these concerns are elevated to the learning support team to discuss opportunities for extra support, learning adjustments or interventions. The learning support team consists of the Principal, Assistant Principal, School counsellor, learning support teachers and school learning support officers. Learning and support meetings are held weekly to discuss new student referrals and monitor the progress of students receiving support.

How do I make payments?

The preferred mode of payment for school events and excursions is online through the school's website or the Parent Portal. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the school office who will be more than happy to assist.

How do I find out what is happening at Warrimoo Public School?

Our School Bytes Parent Portal gives the best information on what is happening at our school. We use this to communicate and keep you informed on all our school activities.

Our school newsletter is sent out fortnightly and provides information on what all past and upcoming events.

Our school Facebook page is another mode of communication with providing updates on what is happening and our school website provides updates and links from the Department of Education.

How do I change my contact details?

It is important to keep the school update of any change in details. You can do this via the Parent Portal or emailing the school.