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This page has been prepared by staff and parents for your general guidance. It aims to provide you with key information about the school and the many opportunities for parents and students to participate in the life of the school. 
 
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Absences:
Student absence from school for any period requires a written explanation, signed and dated by parent or guardian. As a legal requirement a student should bring a letter of explanation to school the day after their absence which is then kept with the class rolls.

Please do not telephone the office about your child’s absence unless it is likely to be prolonged (more than 5 days)

If parents or guardians need to take children out of school during school hours eg. A medical appointment, a note clearly stating the time and the reason for the early leave is to be given to the class teacher before school. The parent is to sign the student out at the office prior to collecting the child and will be issued with a yellow 'Early Leave Confirmation' pass which is then given to the teacher on collection of the student. The yellow slip signifies to the teacher that removal of the student has been authorised.

When children are returned during school hours, parents must sign their child in at the front office, stating time of return.

If a child is late to school a late note must be filled out.

REMEMBER: Any absence, early departure or late arrival needs a signed and dated note to the class teacher. (Department of School Education regulation 1989).
Assemblies:
Assemblies are held each week in the school hall. Parents are always welcome to attend.
K - 2 Assembly - Thursdays at 11:30am.
3 - 6 Assembly - Wednesdays at 11:30am.

Assessment and Reporting:
Department of School Education policy states that student progress is assessed and reported in terms of outcomes achieved. All Curriculum Syllabuses are written in an Outcomes Based Student Continuum.

What are outcomes? Outcomes describe the various skills, knowledge and understanding essential to the learning area. They are observable indications of what a child CAN DO, not what we expect him/her to do. An outcomes-based approach is designed to meet the needs of children according to ability rather than age. Outcomes thus become a benchmark against which student achievement can be measured and reported.

Assessment and Reporting Continuum

  • A parent/teacher night is held at the beginning of the year to establish parent contact.
  • In 2009 mid-year and end of year reports will be sent home to parents.
  • Parents are welcome to seek an interview throughout the year.

Additional information will be gained from:

  • National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy - Years 3 & 5.
  • University of NSW English, Maths and Science competitions.

Attendance:
Attendance at school is compulsory. Parents are requested to co operate with the school by making sure their children are punctual and attend regularly. If a child is late to arrive at school, a late note is to be filled out.

ATM Badges:
At the end of 2006 a newly established terraced area was created just below the cricket nets. This area was landscaped with mature trees and grass, designed as a quiet area for students. Staff provide students with a yellow ATM (Approved Terrace Member) badges to visit and use this area.

Autism Satellite Class (K-2B):
The Autism Association of NSW operates this class which is located on the school site. Satellite classes have up to six students with a teacher and full-time aide employed and supported by the Association. 

The selection of students for enrolment is the responsibility of the Autism Association School. Students spend time at the base school or early intervention service for assessment and development of skills necessary to make the transition into the satellite class.

Effective integration with mainstream students is a key facet of the satellite class program. More information can be obtained from the Autism Spectrum Australia website: www.aspect.org.au 

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Bags:
Green school bags may be purchased from the School Uniform Shop. There are 2 sizes - small and large. The bags are green with the school logo on the front.

Before and After School Care and Vacation Care:
LANE COVE OUT OF SCHOOL INC (Behind Centrehouse)
178 Longueville Road, Lane Cove.
Ph: 9428 4263 
Website: www.centrehouse.org.au
Email: centrehouse@bigpond.com
Before and after school care for Kindergarten to Year 6 children.

Hours:
Before school care: 7.15 am – 9.00 am (Light Breakfast provided)
After school care: 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm (Afternoon Tea provided)
Vacation Care: 7.15 am – 6.00 pm (Afternoon Tea provided)
Holiday activities include excursions, art & craft/games/theme activities.

Bell Times:
8:30am Playground Supervision Commences
8:55am School Commences
11:00am Recess
11:25am End of Recess
12:45pm Lunchtime
1:00pm Playtime/Canteen open for student purchasing
1:10pm Second half of lunch
1:33pm End of Lunch
2:55pm Bus Bell
3:00pm End of School

Book Club:
Lane Cove Public School provides parents and students the opportunity to purchase books at reduced rates through Ashton Scholastic Book Club. Brochures for parents and students to order from are sent home with the students throughout the year.

Book Week:
This is a major event in the school library calendar and is held in Term 3. Book Week is designed to highlight the importance of books and the library. Each year, Book Week has a different theme. 

Bulk Billing:
To make it easier for parents and the school all activities, excursions and events are bulk billed in advance. This practice is designed to streamline financial administration and avoid on-going requests for money. It also enhances financial security and reduces the time that class teachers are responsible for collecting money during lesson time.

At the beginning of each term, parents will receive a statement outlining costs and dates for excursions and any other special curriculum activities/events. Parents are requested to send their money in the payment envelope provided by the school (extras can be obtained from the front office) to the class teacher. Please do not hand payment envelopes to teachers in the playground before school or in the afternoons.

LCPS Payment Envelope


Payments may be made by either cash, cheque or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Bankcard only). Cheques are to be made payable to LANE COVE PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Reminder notices are usually sent out at the end of term if payment has not been received. If there is a problem with payment, please contact the Principal. Bulk billing is on a per term basis we do not bulk bill for the whole year.

Bullring:
The Bullring is at the western boundary of the school, adjacent to the oval and is a multi-purpose, flexi pave sports area ( 2 tennis courts/2 netball courts overlapped). Students use the area in school hours and after hours, at the committee’s discretion, for children’s tennis coaching and netball training.

The Bullring was completed in 1988 with P&C, Lane Cove Council and NSW Government funding. It is available for hire to parents and staff after school hours at reasonable rates.

Bus Bell:
The bus bell rings at 2:55pm each afternoon to allow those students in K-2 who are catching a bus sufficient time to meet the teacher on duty in order to be supervised at the Longueville/Austin St lights.

Bus Passes:
Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 & Year 2 are entitled to a bus pass. Students in Years 3 to 6 are allowed a bus pass if they live greater than 2kms from the school. Bus pass application forms are available at the School Office.

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Canteen:
Our school canteen provides a varied selection of food and drink that is enjoyable, nutritious and attractively presented. The canteen is open five days a week, servicing morning tea and providing lunch on a pre order basis. Other items are also available at lunchtime.

The canteen is managed by a volunteer parent committee which is a P&C sub committee. Volunteer parents and a paid daily supervisor ensure the canteen operates efficiently. Our canteen can only operate with the invaluable support of parent volunteers. Being a volunteer canteen worker once a month (or more if you like!) is a great and very practical way of supporting the school and meeting new friends. Children love to see their Mum, Dad or Grandparents on the other side of the counter.

Lunch Orders: All students are provided with a canteen price list and a small number of lunch order bags at the beginning of the year (additional bags available at the canteen). Simply fill in the desired order, label with your child’s full name and class and include in the bag exact money if possible. At the beginning of the first lesson, your child should place his/her lunch order in the class canteen basket. The basket is taken to the canteen and returned to the classroom at lunchtime with orders completed. It is important that children know they have a lunch order and remember to place the order in the class basket. Please note that credit cannot be given to students.

Please bare in mind that the canteen depends on volunteer help for its daily operation and all support is greatly appreciated.

Celebration of Learning Assemblies:
These are special end of year grade assemblies to acknowledge and recognise the learning and achievement of all students.
Each student will receive a certificate of achievement based on the goals that have been set and worked towards. The notation on the certificate has been negotiated by the teacher and the student following discussion of the student's efforts to achieve set goals. Goals may be not necessarily be achieved in full, but the effort that has gone into working towards the goals is recognised.

Specific dates and times for the celebrations are provided to parents - with all assemblies being held in the Kit Kirkwood Hall at school.

Class Parent/s:
The class parent/s of each class (Years K – 6) play an essential liaison role between teachers, parents, the school and the P&C. It is a great way to contribute to the school and to get involved in your child’s class. If you are interested in becoming a class parent please click here for more information.

Co-Curricular Activities:
A number of activities are offered to students before and after school. Most of these are run by external providers (using our school premises) and parents are required to pay if they wish to have their child/ren take part. More information can be found in the extra curricular section on this website.

Computers:
At Lane Cove Public School, students have access to computers in their classrooms, in the Library and in the Computer Room. Senior students also have access to the latest technology in their newly established Stage 3 Learning Centre.
We have over 120 networked computers (including laptops) in the school, all having access to the Internet and printing resources.

More information regarding the school's computers and the network can be obtained from the computer co-ordinator, Ms Helen Bucciol: helen.bucciol@det.nsw.edu.au

Conduct Code:
The Conduct Code is part of the Fair Discipline Policy developed by staff and parents. The policy is based on the rights and responsibilities of students at Lane Cove Public School.

A right is something which belongs to you and cannot be taken away. We all have the same rights. Responsibilities are things you should do without being told. Some you should do for others and some for yourself.

Summary
I have the right to expect that all these rights will be mine as long as I am carrying out my full responsibilities.
I have the responsibility to protect my rights and the rights of others by carrying out my full responsibilities at all times.

Crossing Supervisor:
As our school is located near Lane Cove Shopping Plaza, safety concerns (because of the traffic at peak times) has enabled us to have the services of a crossing supervisor (employed by the RTA) at the Austin Street pedestrian crossing. School Crossing Supervisors provide supervision of and assistance to children at school crossing sites. The supervisor is on duty at 8:15am to 9:15am and 2:30pm until 3:30pm every school day. Students are encouraged to cross only when indicated by the supervisor.

Crossing Rules for Students
There are a few rules to remember when crossing the road and they are as follows:
- Make sure you always stand behind the kerb
- Listen to the crossing supervisor's instructions at all time whilst at or on the crossing
- Wait until I instruct you to cross the road
- Always cross at the crossing
- No balls or skipping ropes are to be used while crossing.

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Discipline:
Under the Department of School Education’s Fair Discipline Code, 1989, corporal punishment is not a discipline option at Lane Cove Public School. 

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Easter Hat Parade:
This has become an annual event usually held at the end of term 1 before Easter.
Students are asked to design and make at home (with or without their parent's assistance!) their own Easter hat. The hats are then brought to school for our Easter Hat Parade through Lane Cove Plaza. Students in Kindergarten (along with their Year 6 buddy class) as well as Years 1 and  2 take part in the event. Permission notes must be signed by parents to allow the students to take part.

Education Week:
Education Week is an annual event. This celebration provides the school with opportunities to highlight our student's achievements. Parents, relatives and friends are invited to visit our school during Education Week on our Open Day. Information regarding our Open Day is sent home to parents prior to Education Week.

English as a Second Language (ESL):
The ESL program is designed to assist the high percentage of students in learning English and to help them settle into their new country and school.

The ESL Program in collaboration with the class program teaches students a level of English, which enables them to function in both school and the community. It is designed to develop their ability to function in all the Key Learning Areas of our school curriculum.

If English is a second or other language in your family, the class teacher will organise for your child to participate in the ESL program. ESL lessons are for new arrival students beginning to learn English as well as providing more advanced language skills for those students who have been in Australia for less than 2 years.

Enrolling a New Child:
Children are eligible to enroll at Lane Cove Primary School if:

  • they are of school age (i.e. turn five years of age by 31 July in the year they start Kindergarten); and
  • reside within the Lane Cove Public School boundaries as defined by the Department of Education and Training (the school office has a map of the boundaries).

Children who fulfill both of these conditions are automatically accepted. Children who are of school age but live outside the school's boundaries are able to apply for 'out-of-area' enrolment. The ability of the school to confirm acceptance of an 'out-of-area' application is dependent on many factors, including the number of vacancies and local enrolment trends. The school endeavors to inform parents as soon as possible.

For more information and an enrolment area map click on the Prospective Parent link on the navigation menu.

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Fathers' Day Breakfast:
This has become an annual social fundraising event organised by the P&C. A BBQ breakfast is held for fathers and their children outside the canteen usually starting around 7:30am.

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Getting Your Child to and From School:
Walking:
Students are advised to leave the school grounds promptly at 3 pm. Please ensure your child knows and uses the safest route home and crosses busy roads at pedestrian crossings wherever possible.

When walking with your child, set the right example by using the pedestrian crossings and obeying the lights at the Longueville Road crossing. Children learn from the way their parents cross roads.

By Bus:
Students K-2 are eligible for free bus travel. Students 3-6 are only eligible for free bus travel if they live more than a 1.7 km radius or a 2.3 km walking distance from the school. Check with the school office where forms are also available. Once a bus pass has been issued, the Department of School Education pays the Bus Company for two trips a day. Bus pass holders are therefore encouraged to make full use of their passes. If a pass is lost/stolen, please report it to the office so that the pass can be cancelled. A ‘Replacement Form’ will be issued. Please note that there is a fee of $15 for a new pass to be issued.

School buses use the bus stops adjacent to the school in Longueville Road. Children line up at the Longueville Road gate and teachers escort them on to the appropriate buses. Children use either The North and Western Line buses or State Transit buses.

By Car:
There is a great deal of traffic around the school from 8.30 - 9.00 am and from 2.45 – 3.15 pm. It is better if children walk to school or travel by bus. For those using cars, there are pick up/drop off zones on Longueville Road next to the school and on both sides of Austin Street, below the pedestrian gate.

Please observe parking regulations and use common sense and courtesy when picking up or dropping off children during busy times:

  • It is illegal to park in the bus zones on Longueville Road. It holds up traffic and is dangerous when buses are forced to stop in the middle of the road to collect children.
  • It is illegal to park and leave your car in the drop off/pick up zones. These zones allow only pick up and drop off of children from 8.30 – 9.00 am and from 2.45 – 3.15 pm. Apart from contributing to traffic chaos, you risk a parking ticket as these zones are often policed.
  • Do not park in the staff carpark or across the service driveway off Austin Street. Cars backing out endanger children using the nearby pedestrian gates and block access to the staff carpark and canteen.

It is illegal to cross the double yellow lines by making a U-Turn at the Austin Street pick up/drop off zones. It is safer and easier to turn further down Austin Street at the wide intersection of Austin Street and Austin Crescent.

Gifted and Talented Students:
Gifted and talented students are identified by a variety of methods including parent or teacher nominations, school counsellor reports, standardised testing, student achievement in class programs or by high achievement in competitions. Academically gifted students are catered for in the mainstream teaching program. Teachers provide programs that emphasise high-order thinking skills, lateral thinking skills and multiple intelligences.

An extensive Public Speaking and Debating Program operates throughout the school. The school also participates in interschool debating competitions.

The school’s extensive instrumental and choral music program offers opportunities for extension for talented music students.

PSSA sporting opportunities are offered to our athletes.

Grandparents' Day:
This is one of our term 3 highlights. Students' grandparents are invited to the visit the school and take part in classroom tours and activities, share morning tea with us and usually finish off the morning with an enjoyable musical showcase in the hall.
Our library also holds a book donation stall on Grandparents' Day.

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Health and Immunisation:
Good health is vital to school progress and immunisation is important for good health. It is recommended you speak to your doctor or the Lane Cove Council about your child’s protection against diphtheria, whooping cough, poliomyelitis, tetanus and measles.

Under the 1991 NSW Public Health Act, children starting school from 1994 must present an Immunisation Certificate. This does not mean immunisation is compulsory but if there is an infectious disease outbreak, non-immunised children will have to stay at home for their own protection and that of family and friends. Lane Cove Council runs regular immunisation clinics and will issue immunisation certificates. Telephone 9113 666 for more information.

NSW Community Health Department Nurses visit the school annually to examine the students for vision, hearing and dental checks. Parents are notified of these visits and are asked to give their consent and full co-operation as these check ups will diagnose problems and will provide opportunity for early medical intervention.

It is also recommended that your child’s eyesight and hearing are assessed before starting school. Weaknesses can severely affect your child’s learning and make starting school traumatic. Check with your doctor or the Early Childhood Centre.

EXTRACTS FROM THE NSW DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PARENTS REFERENCE GUIDE – SOME INFECTIOUS CHILDREN’S DISEASES.

Chicken Pox
Few symptoms. Usually only a slight upset. Outbreaks of small, raised, pink spots may appear one after the other on scalp, face, trunk, arms and legs and inside mouth. These may be so few as to escape notice. Small blisters which then form crusts follow spots.

  • School absence: Five days after first spots appear.
  • Contacts: Not necessary to keep contacts at home.

Mumps:
General upset for one or more days. There may be pain or soreness in jaw and neck and angle of jaw begins to swell. Swelling and tenderness just below and in front of one or both ears, extending later to cheek and down neck behind angle of jaw.

  • School absence: Until child has fully recovered and for one week after the appearance of the swelling
  • Contacts: It is not necessary to keep contacts at home. It is however recommended that all children receive immunisation at 15 months.

Conjunctivitis
Redness of the white part of the eye and inside the lids, with a discharge which may be watery mucus or pus.

  • School absence: Until all discharge has ceased.
  • Contacts: Not excluded

Head Lice
If your child complains of an itchy head, or is often scratching it, he or she may have head lice. Lice are hard to see, move quickly and do not jump or fly. Their eggs or nits, look like small whitish specks. Each one is laid and stuck firmly to the hair close to the scalp. Head lice move easily from one person’s head to another, so if your child has head lice, you need to keep him/her home from school until you have carried out the treatment. You also need to advise the class teacher. Once treated, children may return to school.

  • School absence: Exclusion is only to enable treatment, then child may return.

Impetigo
Begins as small red spots which quickly change to blisters. The sores enlarge and become pus-filled and crusted. When the scale falls off a small temporary scar remains. Face, hands, scalp and other body parts may be affected. Tenderness and swelling of the lymph glands in the groin, armpit or neck may occur.

  • School Absence: Consult family doctor. If sores are being treated and properly covered with a clean dressing, children may attend school. Otherwise children are to be kept at home.

Click here for information concerning students bringing medication to school.

Honour Assemblies:
Honour Assemblies are held at the end of each term. Three students from each class are selected to receive an award. Each honour assembly focuses on a particular key learning area. Parents are invited to attend the Honour Assemblies which take place in the Kit Kirkwood school hall.

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Items Brought to School:
Please make sure that items are clearly labelled with your child's name and class. Dangerous and expensive items should not be brought to school. 

Information Evenings:
Parent/Teacher Information Evenings are held early in Term 1. Watch School News for details. These nights inform parents/guardians of the overall educational plan for each grade. Following the grade session parents are invited to their child’s classroom for an individual class information session.

Insurance - Student Injury Policy:
Parents should be aware that the LCPS P&C Association has a Student Injury Insurance Policy in place, facilitated by the Federation of P&C Associations. This policy enables families to claim reimbursement of a range of out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of an injury whilst at school. Expenses could include the following:
  • Lump sum benefits for most injuries
  • Reimbursement for dental up to $5000
  • Non-Medicare medical expenses up to $5000
  • Australia wide ambulance/emergency transport
  • Tutorial costs for up to 20 weeks

More information is available from the Federation's Office on 1300 885 982 or email: insurance@pandc.org.a

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Junior School:
The junior school is comprised of Kindergarten and Year One.

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Key Learning Areas:
There are six Key Learning Areas:
          - English
          - Mathematics
          - Science and Technology
          - Human Society and its Environment (including Social Studies and General Religious Education)
          - Creative and Practical Arts; (including Visual Arts, Craft and Design, Music, Drama and Dance)
          - Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

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Lane Cove School Song:
To our School let loyalty be given
Let us be proud of its name,
And let us try, in ev'ry thought and action,
Ever to bring to Lane Cove fame!
Nature's glories are everywhere around us,
Through the bushland the sparkling river flows,
Where the gum trees tow'r towards the heavens,
And the golden wattle grows.
And from school, the knowledge and the friendships
We shall remember all our days:
And we'll strive to live by Lane Cove's motto,
And to 'Play the Game' always.

Composed by Ian Evans (ex-LCPS teacher)

Late Arrivals/ Late Note:
If your child is late to school it is a legal requirement that the parent/caregiver provides the school with a signed, justified reason for lateness.

  • Students in Kindergarten - Year 2.
    A parent is to accompany the student to the office and complete the 'sign in' procedures and then escort the student to class.
  • Students in Years 3 - 6
    They can sign themselves in provided they have a signed letter from a parent /caregiver outlining the reason for lateness.
    Please note that sleeping in is NOT considered a justified reason by the Department

A late note records the date and time of the student's arrival as well as the reason for being late. A copy of the slip is given to the class teacher by the student.

Learning Centre:
This initiative was introduced at LCPS in 2004. Students are selected to research and present information regarding an area of personal interest. Currently students from classes in Years 2, 3 and 4 are involved in going to the Learning Centre which is located in the library.  Learning Centre sessions are of 40 minutes, usually run for four consecutive weeks, culminating in brief presentations of projects.
Class teachers nominate students based on the criteria outlined in the policy.

Library:
Our school library has an excellent selection of literary and factual books together with the latest technology allowing Internet access for students.

Library Opening Times:
           Monday 1:10pm until 1:30pm
           Tuesday 8:30am until 8:55am
           Wednesday 1:10pm until 1:30pm
           Thursday 8:30am until 8:55pm
           Friday 1:10pm until 1:30pm
Students may borrow two books at a time. All K-2 students must have a library bag and these may be purchased from the school shop. Books may be returned at anytime. Returns may be made out of hours using the return shoot located on the front door of the library.
Lost books must be replaced or paid for by students.

Book Week is a major event in the school library calendar and this is held in Term 3 each year.

On Grandparents' Day our Librarian runs a special book stall where parents, grandparents and family members can purchase books at a nominal cost and donate them to the library in their children’s names.

Donations of $2 and more to the LCPS Library Fund are an allowable tax deduction. Donations, addressed clearly, may be made through the school office.

Lost Property:
 Lost property is stored and sorted under the Year 6 classrooms in the Northwood block. Each grade has its own lost property basket. Named lost property will be sorted into these grade baskets and distributed to students at least once a fortnight. Unnamed lost property will be kept for two weeks and then given to the School Uniform Shop as second hand clothing or given to charity.

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Medications:
All medications, except puffers, are to be given to the school office and an ‘Administration of Medication form' completed by the parent. Medications that are with students or in their bag have significant implications for student welfare.

Parents are asked to inform the school if their child suffers a medical condition such as asthma or an allergy

Middle School:
The middle school is comprised of Year Two, Year Three and Year Four.

Mothers' Day Stall:
This is a P&C fundraising activity. Prior to Mothers' Day parents are asked to donate a gift of up to $5 in value. The children bring these in and place them in the specially designed box located in their classrooms. Parent organisers collect and then run a stall (usually over two days) where the children can come to buy a gift for their mum for $5 or $10.

Music:
Lane Cove Public School is well known for its strong focus on music and for the quality of musical performances by its students. Music is an established part of the school curriculum, with children from Kindergarten to Year 6 enjoying musical activities in the classroom situation. There is also an extensive extra-curricular music program which is run by volunteer parents who form the school music committee, a sub-committee of the school P&C.

For more information about music at the school, click on the Music link on the navigation menu.

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Naming of our School Buildings:
Many options were discussed – Australian native plants or flowers.. Australian artists, Lane Cove artists, pioneers of Lane Cove etc…The then School Grounds Committee finally decided on a theme to represent all the areas of Lane Cove but incorporate several historic names within this theme. The signs were erected in 1989.

Click here for the PDF version of the school map

Kit Kirkwood Hall
Named in honour of Kit Kirkwood who was the driving force behind the committee which fought many years for funding of our newest school buildings – Hall/Canteen and Library/Administration blocks.

The Terminus
Named for one of the most significant spots in the Lane Cove shopping centre for many years – the tram terminus – which was outside the school in Longueville Road (see brass plate on footpath). Those who grew up in Lane Cove well remember Lane Cove centre being known as The Terminus. The block closest to the Terminus site was given this name.

1891 Building
Although not the first school building, this is the oldest of our current buildings, first occupied by students on July 10, 1891. It has long been known by the year of its construction. Considering its historic value, the Department agreed to restore the 1891 building to heritage colours when the school’s exterior painting was redone in 1897. The children of 1907 are pictured against the back of the 1891 building on the back of the history of our school Lance Cove Centenary Book 1876 – 1976. The building shown on the front cover is the Chapel of the Congregational Church, used as a schoolroom prior to the first school building of 1882. This Chapel still exists as the Pioneers Memorial Chapel in the grounds of the Church next to the school in Longueville Road.

The Bullring
The site of our school was originally a dairy and the area of the Bullring was an enclosure for the cattle (see brass plaque on footpath outside lower playground gate in Austin Street).

Longueville, Osborne Park, Burns Bay, Northwood and Tambourine Bay obviously represent those areas of Lane Cove. Stringy Bark represents the area north of Epping Road which has no specific name but is the catchment of this creek which runs through its centre. Library and Administration were kept as functional names for practical reasons.

National Anthem:
The Australian National Anthem is sung at the end of all our assemblies.

Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
We've golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair.
 
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We'll toil with hearts and hands
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair

Netball Club:
The Netball Club offers Fun Net for five to seven year olds, Netta for eight to nine year olds and Netball for age ten and above.
Use the Sport link on the navigation menu for more information on the Netball Club.

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Office Hours:
The school office is open Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 3.15pm. It is closed on weekends and school holidays.
Click here for the school times

Open Day:
This is held during Education Week. On this day, parents, relatives and friends of the students are invited to visit the school. Visitors are able to take a  tour around the school to see the numerous displays and exhibits created by the students and to be involved in classroom activities.

Opportunity C Classes (OC Classes):
Specialist classes for academically gifted primary school students exist in schools throughout NSW. These classes usually operate in Years 5 and 6 with students being assessed during Year 4. Places are offered in Term 4.
LCPS generally apply for places at Chatswood Public School. Entry is very competitive with a total mark out of 300 compiled for each applicant. In English and Maths the 100 marks for each is comprised of 50 marks by the school and 50 marks in the assessment.

There is also a general ability assessment, which is worth 100 marks. Therefore 200 marks of the 300 are via external assessment.

Parents are required to fill in an application form for their child if they wish to apply for opportunity class selection.

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Parent/Caregivers Contact Information:
It is vitally important that parents advise the school office as soon as possible any changes in your contact information so the school can contact parents promptly in case of illness or emergency. This includes:
  • address
  • telephone number/s
  • email address (if subscribing to School News via email)

Parent Volunteers:
Parent assistance is always appreciated at the school. Parents can volunteer to assist in a number of ways from helping out in the school canteen, taking part in working bees and of course assisting in your child's class eg. reading groups, going on excursions etc. All parent volunteers must sign in. Parents who assist in the classroom are asked to sign the classroom register and put on a volunteer badge which is provided by the teacher.

P&C:
 We have a very active P&C association at LCPS. For more information click on the P&C link on the navigation menu.

Peanut Allergies:
LCPS is not "peanut free" but the canteen has removed peanut butter from its menu. We also send out notes to the classes that the affected students are in to request that students do not bring sandwiches/biscuits with peanut butter spreads or nuts to school.

Pick Up and Drop Off Zones:
These are special areas for those parents who use their car to drop off and pick up their child/ren. These zones are located on Longueville Road next to the school and on both sides of Austin Street, below the pedestrian gate. Students are supervised in the afternoon at the Austin Street zone only until 3:15pm. 

Playground Rules:
  1. Play in the right area
  2. Observe safety first
  3. Care for School Environment
  4. Use appropriate language
  5. Treat everyone with respect and kindness

Presentation Day:
This is our special end of year award ceremony for students in Years 3 - 6.

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Questions:
If you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact your child's teacher, a member of the executive or office staff.

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Reading Recovery Program:
The Reading Recovery Program is delivered at the beginning of the second year of school. Low achieving students have daily individual teaching, in addition to classroom instruction, which quickly brings them to a point where they can participate in regular class programs. Reading Recovery attempts to accelerate students’ progress so they catch up to grade levels in a short time. Students are taught strategies to help them operate effectively and independently in reading and writing. They are also shown how they can continue to improve their literacy skills.

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School Council:
Lane Cove Public School has its own School Council. The School Council is the school’s peak decision-making body. It consists of the Principal, P & C President (or nominee), four elected staff representatives, four elected parent representatives and up to two invited community members. Meetings are held regularly throughout the year. Click here for more information and contact details

School Counsellor:
Mrs Jill Ravens is our School Counsellor. She is appointed to our school for 2.75 days each week.  For more information click here

School Development Days:
School Development Days (Student Free Days) are held three times per year, at the beginning of Term 1, 2 and 3. During these days all teaching staff are engaged in professional development activities designed to improve student learning outcomes. Parents are asked to support teachers by providing alternative child minding on these occasions. It is realised that school development days can be inconvenient and the school appreciates your co operation. These days are of great benefit to teachers and students.

School Motto:
Play the Game

School News:
Our School Newsletter 'The Lane Cove Loop' is issued every Monday and is sent home in hard copy format with the eldest child in each family. A new alternative we now offer to parents and caregivers is having School News emailed directly to your home or work email address. For more information please click on the news section on the navigation bar.
School News keeps the school community up to date with contributions from;

  • The Principal

  • Deputy Principals

  • Teachers

  • Parents

  • Children and

  • The Community

School Photographs:
 A photographer visits our school each year to take photos of the students and all the classes. Parents are given the option to purchase the photos if they wish. Photographs are also taken of sporting and special groups at the school eg. School Captains, Debating Team etc.

School Times:
The school does not open until 8.30am each morning. Parents are requested not to send students to school before this time as teacher supervision does not begin until 8.30am. The school closes at 3.00pm each afternoon when students are dismissed from classrooms. Parents are requested to arrange for students to be collected promptly at 3.00pm.

8.30am Playground supervision begins

8.55am Classes begin

11.00 -11.22 am Recess

12.45 - 1.33 pm Lunch

3.00pm Classes finish

School Trader:
The P&C "School Trader" is a promotional publication which is produced as a service to the school community. It is issued twice per term on weeks 3 and 8 and distributed to all families in the school. Advertisers include parents, providers of on and off site after school activities, local businesses, local community groups, sporting clubs, schools, local council etc. 
 For more information please click here

Scripture Lessons:
Scripture lessons are held on Wednesdays for students in Years 1 - 6. Lessons are 35 minutes in duration. Students who do not take part in scripture lessons attend non-scripture in the hall.
Times:
 
9:05 - 9:40am Year 3 & Year 5
9:45 - 10:20am Year 4 & Year 6
10:25 - 11:00am Year 1 & Year 2

Senior School:
The senior school is comprised of Years Five and Year Six.

Sick Bay:
Sick Bay is located in the Administration Block. Students who have injured themselves or are feeling sick are sent to sick bay for observation and treatment. Parents may be called to pick up a child from sick bay if warranted.

Smoking:
Smoking is not permitted on school grounds.

Sport:
Students are provided with numerous sporting opportunities at LCPS - from weekly class/grade sport and fitness activities, skills training, sporting carnivals, inter-school knockout competitions, sporting clubs, before and after school training and coaching as well as swimming lessons. For more information click on the 'sport' link on the navigation menu.

Sport Houses:
There are four sports houses at Lane Cove Public School.

  • HUNTER - RED

  • KING - GREEN

  • MACQUARIE - YELLOW

  • PHILLIP - BLUE

Students are placed in a house on enrolment. Children are placed in the same house as older siblings.
Each sport house has a different coloured polo which students are requested to wear on sport days. All sports polos can be purchased from the school clothing shop.

Stage 3 Learning Centre:
The centre was established in 2006 by Year 6 students and staff. The centre encourages our senior students to assume greater responsibility for the learning in an alternative setting. The room is located in the Northwood Building with a variety of information communication technologies available to the students.

Student Representative Council:
The Lane Cove Student Representative Council meet and discuss matters that effect the students of Lane Cove Public.
Meetings are held regularly with the SRC posting the minutes of the meetings on the board outside the canteen. 

Support Teacher Learning (STL):
We do have a Support Teacher Learning appointed part time to the school. For more information and contact details click here.

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Teacher Interviews:
Good communication between teachers and parents is very important. Parents are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with their child’s teacher.

Tennis:
 Students are allowed to play tennis down on the Bull Ring (where the tennis facilities are provided). Tennis lessons are also available before and after school. Use the Extra Curricular link on the navigation menu for more information.

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Uniform:
School uniform is required at Lane Cove Public School. Click here for the list of requirements.

Uniform Shop:
The school operates its own School Uniform shop which is run by a sub-committee of the School’s P & C Association. The shop is open a number hours each week. For times and details regarding the shop click on the Uniform Shop link on the navigation menu.

University of NSW Competitions:
Each year the University of New South Wales conducts its international competitions and assessments for schools. Participation in these competitions is optional and the school basically provides the structures and support for student involvement. The content of the assessment does not necessarily follow the Department of Education and Training curriculum content. Parents are notified in advance and are required to pay a fee if they wish their child/ren to take part.

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Visitors:
All visitors to the school are required to sign in at the School Office.

Voluntary Contributions:
These contributions were formerly known as school fees. Although the contribution is voluntary, please appreciate that these funds form a crucial part of our overall school finances. Your voluntary contributions assist the school to maintain quality educational resources and teaching and learning programs.

Volunteering:
There are many ways to be involved at LCPS. Please click here for more information in how you can assist.

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Walk Safely To School Day:
This is an annual event to highlight and promote students safely walking to school.

Working Bees:
These are usually held once a term. Parents, students and staff volunteer some of their time and skills to help improve the school environment eg. garden maintenance, simple carpentry jobs, painting, moving of items, etc. It is usually only for a few hours on a weekend with morning tea and a BBQ lunch thrown in. Working Bees are always advertised well in advance and everyone is welcome to come along and help. 

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Year 6 Fete:
This is a traditional event at LCPS. Year 6 student are responsible for the organising and running of the fete. It is usually held at the end of term 3. On the day, students in K - 5 spend the time between recess and lunch having fun at the different stalls run by the Year 6 students. Students are allowed to wear mufti on the day to help get into the spirit of the event. Money raised goes towards resources for the school, which adds to the significance of the fete.

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Zone Carnivals:
Are held for swimming, cross country and athletics.
Dates for these events can be found on the calendar.
Information about these events can also be found in the sport section of the website.

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