Safe and Supportive Schools
Developing school and class rules is a collaborative effort designed for the safety and security of the whole community. These are regularly discussed during class and SRC meetings. These are:
- bullying and harassment, physical violence or verbal abuse is unacceptable,
- building passes are required to enter school buildings during recess and lunch,
- appropriate hats must be worn on the playground,
- bicycle racks, the hall and front of the main school building are "no play areas".
In line with ACT Education Policy and Procedure, Chapman Primary School has Safe and Supportive School Policy and Procedures.
School Governance
The School Board is the official governing body of Chapman Primary School. The Board consists of six members: 3 parent representatives, 2 teacher representatives, and one community representative. Members of the Board gain their positions through election. The Board is responsible for all policy decisions for the school. Link to the School Board.
School Holiday Care Program
For information about School Holiday Care please see "Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)"
School House Groups
Students are allocated to a 'House' for special events and carnivals and remain in this house throughout their primary years. As younger siblings join our school, they will be placed in the same house as their older attending siblings. These houses are:
- Doyle - Blue
- Austin - Green
- Namatjira - Yellow
- Perry - Red
School Payments and Financial Contributions
Every child deserves high quality education and the life chances which flow from it. While the The ACT Government provides the bulk of finances required to operate the school including the buildings and facilities, and provides for basic requirements, schools may request voluntary financial contribution towards teaching and learning resources and supplies, online learning programs, and sport or additional activities such as excursions and sports carnivals, camps, band participation, and Voluntary Contributions.
How do I make a payment to the school?
QuickWeb Payments
Our preferred method of payments is via QuickWeb.
A link to QuickWeb is available through the Payment tab which will direct you to the Westpac online payment system QuickWeb (click here) to be able to make secure online payments from your credit or debit card. Further information including Privacy Statement can be found at Quickweb for Schools.
Cash Payments
If you wish to make payment in cash please place payment and any relevant school payment and or permission slip/s in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with your child's details including:
- Your child's full name,
- Your child's class,
- Reason for payment.
Credit Card Payments
Some activities will offer payment by credit card. If this is an option a Credit Card Payment Slip will be included with the Parent Information Note. If you prefer to make all payments to the school via your credit card you can do so using the QuickWeb option above.
Please see information at Equity Fund if you are experiencing hardship and may require financial assistance.
School Photographs
School photographs are taken each year by a professional photography company. These include class and individual photos. Sibling photos are offered for families whose children attend Chapman Primary School. Children in Bands, Choirs and other specialist groups may also have a group photograph. Dates, ordering and payment information is sent home to families when these are schedule to take place.
School Psychologist
Our School Psychologist is on site two days per week to support the school in implementing specialised learning programs for students who are experiencing difficulties with learning. Referral to meet with our phychologist must be initiated by classroom teachers. Please speak with your child's classroom teacher if you experience or suspect issues or changes in behaviour regarding your child's learning experiences.
School Timetable - from term 3 2023
School timetable - kindergarten to year 6 - from Term 3 2023
9.00 am | Start of school day | ||
10.30 am | - | 10.40 am | Supervised Eating Time 1 |
10.40 am | - | 11.10 am | Break 1 |
12.40 pm | - | 12.50 pm | Supervised Eating Time 2 |
12.50 pm | - | 1.30 pm | Break 2 |
3.00 pm | End of school day |
Students will be given the opportunity to have a healthy snack (fruit break) to meet their class learning program.
Sun Protection
Chapman Primary School is a Sunsmart School. We have developed a P-6 Sunsmart - UV Protection Policy to guide staff, students and families in maintaining safe sun protection procedures at our school.
Sustainability
Chapman Primary School is a sustainable school which nurtures a love of learning and brings personal, social and environmental responsibility to our community. As students act for an environmentally sustainable future with opportunities for positive action, our school improves and protects the health and wellbeing of our children.
A Chapman Primary School Environmental Sustainability Action Plan has been developed to outline the roles and responsibilities for our school, students and staff to "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle and Feed the Worms".
Our year 1 students promote the use of waste free lunchboxes and encourage students to take food packaging home and collect food scraps for our composting and worm farm projects. Castings from our worm farm are used in our Sunlight Centre, our school garden which is managed by our year 3 Gardening Guru's, growing plants and vegies for the school. Our year 2 Water Warriors promote water wise concepts around the school. Our year 3 Enviro Squat work with our BSO to promote correct bin use and help keep our school clear of letter and partner the Cooleman Ridge Community Neighbourhood Farm planting seedlings. And our year 4 Power Rangers educate and remind our school community to reduce energy waste and promote riding and walking to school.
Our school Sustainability Coordinator oversees our sustainability management plan and mentors staff about our school sustainability practices.
Sustainability and caring for the environment are incorporated into each year level learning programs across all areas of learning throughout the year.