Term 1: 27th Jan (students start 28th Jan) to 2nd April

Term 2:  20th April to 26th June

Term 3: 13th July to 18th September

Term 4: 5th October to 18th December

Before & After School Yard Supervision — Parent / Carer Notice

• Before School: 8:45 am – 9:00 am

• After School: 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm

Supervision Arrangements

• School staff will provide yard-duty supervision during the times above.

• Outside of these times, students will not be supervised unless they are attending a scheduled, supervised activity (e.g. before/after school care, school program, or organised extracurricular activity).

• If a student arrives before 8:45 am or remains on school grounds after 3:45 pm without appropriate supervision arrangements, parents/carers are advised to make alternate care arrangements.

Duty of Care & Parent/Carer Responsibility

As per the Department of Education’s “Supervision of Students” policy, Chelsea Primary School ensures appropriate supervision before and after school hours. Department of Education Victoria+1
Parents and carers remain responsible for their child’s supervision outside the specified times. Department of Education Victoria

If Supervision Commences Early or Students Are Not Collected On Time

• If a student arrives before 8:45 am, staff will endeavour to contact the parent/carer to remind of supervision times and request alternate arrangements.

• If a student is not collected by 3:45 pm, the school will attempt to contact parents/carers or the student’s emergency contacts. If contact cannot be made promptly, the Principal or their nominee will ensure the student’s safety until collection or further instructions.

After School Care and Supervised Activities

Where available, parents/carers may use our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program or other supervised before/after school activities. Students attending these programs are supervised by qualified staff beyond regular yard duty times.