Parent Information

Occasionally it is necessary for families to apply for temporary exemptions from school (most commonly for the purpose of family holidays).

In these instances families must submit an Application for Exemption from School PRIOR to the departure.

See office staff to have the relevant paperwork printed.

Gulfview Heights Primary School has a Uniform Policy, endorsed by Governing Council and it is expected that all students will be dressed appropriately every day. Families experiencing difficulties with meeting our uniform expectations should send a note to the class teacher on each occasion explaining the difficulty. Teachers may also send home notes if they are concerned about a student’s adherence to the Uniform Policy.

Gulfview Heights Primary School takes pride in the quality and affordability of the uniform items we have for sale. Our school colours are navy blue and white, and whilst parents are welcome to source uniform items from outside the school, we have a variety of items on display in our front office which can be ordered/purchased from the school. Year 7 students will be able to access special windcheaters & polo tops in recognition of their achievement.

See Uniform Policy for more information

We understand that at times children may require medication whilst at school. When this is the case the school requires that a medication plan is completed by the child’s doctor and forwarded to the school. Whilst staff are happy to assist and supervise medication, they are unable to directly administer medication to children.

Medications must be in original containers with the child’s name and dosage information. Medications kept at the school will be located in the First Aid room.

Once off medications – where a child requires a once off medication or short course e.g. antibiotics, the school can only assist when a medication plan is completed by the doctor. In all other instances the parent / guardian will be required to personally supervise administer / assist the child.

Infectious Diseases – should you become aware of your child suffering from an infections condition please notify the front office for further advice and support. Certain conditions require that students be excluded for a period of time to minimise the spread of the disease. The following document is used as a guide by school You’ve Got What?

Emergency Treatment – all teaching staff are trained to administer basic first aid and will provide treatment for accidents / injuries within the scope of that training. Our front office staff who are our designated first aiders are St. John Senior First Aid trained. Where treatment is required for an accident / injury that requires treatment beyond ‘basic’ care, parents will be notified and/or an ambulance called.

We acknowledge the safety and communication reasons for having a mobile phone when travelling to and from school. However, we consider that the school’s landline and administrative procedures fulfil the need for students to give and receive information by phone during school hours

If it is necessary for a student to bring a mobile phone to school, we request that the following steps are noted:

• Mobiles and electronic devices must be handed to the class teacher or front office staff to be secured during school hours.
• Mobile telephones and other electronic devices that are brought to school remain entirely at the owner’s risk.

Gulfview Heights Primary School holds tours of the school and open mornings once per term.

Please follow the link (Tours and Open Mornings) below to see upcoming dates.