Band
Chapman Primary has a Year 5 and a Year 6 Woodwind Band. We are one of 60 ACT primary schools who participate in the Instrumental Music Program (IMP) who conduct learning and teaching programs across the ACT. Students in year 4 undergo a school-based teacher lead assessment to highlight suitable students who are then offered a place in the year 5 band. Students in our year 5 band will in turn progress to our year 6 band. Each band has approximately 22 students. For information about this program please visit IMP. Students will be requested to contribute to costs associated with this program including tuition, instrument hire, music sheets and bus transport to and from combined band practices at other participating schools or offsite school band performances.
Before School Care
For information about care for your child outside of school hours please see "Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)"
Before School Playground Safety Rules and Requirements
School Gates opened from 8.30 am
Our school gates will be opened from 8.30 am each morning. Please do not enter the school through the front office before school begins at 9.00 am unless you have an appointment or business to conduct with front office staff.
We recommend that children begin to arrive at school approximately 10-15 minutes before the start of the school day at 9.00 am and assemble outside their classroom. In the event of inclement weather, children will be called to proceed under cover or inside the building as appropriate.
Safety rules and procedures before school
- Students must not play on playground equipment before or after school.
- Students must dismount and walk bicycles, scooters and skateboards when entering school grounds.
- Students arriving via the Perry Drive carpark entrance must dismount and walk bikes from the road entrance. It is not safe to ride bikes, skateboards and scooters on the Perry Drive carpark footpath or roadway.
- Students who are dropped off before gates are opened are asked to behave in accordance with the schools PBL concepts displaying Responsible, Safe, and Respectful behaviour. It is not safe to participate in ball games or other physical activities in these areas as they are most usually situated near busy traffic areas.
- Executive staff will complete a walk around from 8.40 am to 9.00 am each morning to ensure students are assembling safely.
If you are regularly required to drop your child off at school before 8.30 am, it is recommended that to ensure their safety, you make arrangements for them to attend and be cared for in the Out of School Hours Care Program (OSHC). Bookings can be arranged at Chapman Primary P&C Out of School Care program (OSHC).
Entry to the school - kindergarten to year 6
The school has several entry points located in the perimeter fencing around the school boundary. Children in kindergarten to year 6 can enter through any gate that is convenient for their families drop off arrangements and should proceed to assemble outside their classrooms. Initially, it is recommended that families with students in kindergarten enter and exit via the gate closest to the kindergarten classroom area on Perry Drive often referred to as "The Kindy Gate" while they become familiar with and confident in moving around the school independently.
Preschool student drop off and pick up
The designated Preschool drop off area is the gate located in the schools boundary fence of the preschool playground, this is in the walkway next to the school closest to Chapman Shops. Students must be delivered to preschool staff by parents or carers. Preschool students must not be left unaccompanied in the preschool outside space or be allowed to play on playground equipment.
Drop off and Pick up Zone
The Perry Drive carpark at the front of the school has a kerb side drop off and pick up area for to pull up to and safely allow children to get out of or into cars. Please be aware that start and end of school times are extremely busy and drivers should move on quickly and safely as is possible.
This area is a No Stopping Zone. Drivers are asked not park and leave vehicles unattended in this area at any time. If you are required to leave your car unattended please park in one of the designated parking areas in the carpark or on the street kerbside.
Behaviour Management
Chapman Primary School behaviour management procedures follow the ACT Education Safe and Supportive Schools Policy which provides guidance for Canberra public schools on promoting a safe, respectful and supportive school community. This includes the rights and responsibilities for all stakeholders including students, school staff, parents and carers.
We are committed to providing positive and engaging environments where children feel connected and respected, achieve success and are fully engaged in education. Student wellbeing impacts on student learning and is fundamental to a student’s successful engagement with education.
Procedures are in place to manage minor and major behaviour disruptions both inside and outside the classroom using the Restorative Practice Guide.
Communication between parents and school is important when children's behaviour indicates that this is necessary. It is important for you to talk to your child's classroom teacher, year level executive or the principal if you think their school work or behaviour may be affected in some way by circumstances not known to the school such as serious family illness or changes in family circumstances.
If you have any concerns about or notice changes in your child's behaviour at home, please do not hesitate to contact the school to make an appointment to speak with a member of our staff. You can email your child's class teacher or contact the school front office by phone or email to arrange a suitable time to meet.
For further information please see Working Together With Your School Brochure or Safe and Supportive Schools Policy
Bicycles and Scooters
Bike storage
A number of bike storage areas and bike racks are available within the school grounds for children who ride bikes and scooters to school. These areas are designated out of bounds during the school day. We ask students to securely store their bikes in these designated areas upon arrival at school by providing their own locks to ensure the safety of their bikes and scooters during the school day.
Bicycle, scooter and skateboard safety procedures
Students must not ride their bikes, scooters or skateboards within school boundaries. This includes riding down the footpath and roadway of the Perry Drive carpark entrance to the school. Children must dismount at all entry points and walk their bike, scooter or skateboard to the appropriate storage area upon arriving at school.
Please follow all road and path safety rules and recommendations set down for ACT Road and Pathway users at all times. These can be found at https://www.transport.act.gov.au/travel-options/walking-and-cycling/walking/how-to-sharing-roads-and-paths
Book Packs - Year level stationery requirements
Each year a list of stationery requirements is carefully selected by our teaching and executive teams to ensure each child from kindergarten to year 6 has what they need for their year level learning program. The school uses an ACT Government approved supplier to provide a quick, easy and secure process to order all the items your child will need at affordable and competitive prices.
In mid-term 4 you will receive an emailed list of requirements for your child's upcoming year. All items on these lists are necessary to support your child’s learning requirements however, lists will most often be grouped as "required" and "optional" items. "Required" items are year level specific exercise books and stationery items not required in previously years; "optional" items are items that may be carried over from previous years, such as headphones, pencils, pens, pencil cases, textas, rulers, scissors, erasers etc.
The schools supplier will offer online, secure ordering and payments options and packs purchased from this supplier will be delivered directly to your child's classroom without you having to do anything else. You may however prefer to source items at an alternative outlet. If you choose this option, please ensure your child brings all listed items on day 1 of the new school year.
Download Book Pack Lists here
Families experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact the school to speak with the Principal or Business Manager to discuss financial support in purchasing book pack items.