Key Learning Areas
At our school students study English, Maths, Human Society
and Its Environment (HSIE), Science and Technology, Creative and
Performing Arts (CAPA) and Personal Development, Health, Physical
Education (PD/H/PE).
Library
Information Technology lessons are conducted on Mondays.
All students have access to library and technology facilities.
When students borrow books it is important that they use a suitable bag
that will protect the book in transit from school to home, particularly
in wet weather. Our excellent library facilities have been
developed with assistance from community fundraising and we appreciate
this large financial commitment.
Excursions
We attempt to program an excursion per term to highlight
our educational activities as well as broaden student experiences.
Details regarding time, cost, uniform and other requirements are sent
home prior to the planned excursion.
For some small group events, e.g., sport or debating, our
excursions may require parent assistance with private motor
vehicles. If you are able to assist the following is necessary
and are department requirements:
·
The vehicle has
current registration;
·
Students have written
parental consent to travel by car.
All students will
require a written consent note for every excursion outside the school
grounds.
For most school excursions a bus is used. The cost of
the bus is included in the price of the excursion. The school has a
fund to assist parents with genuine financial hardship.
No
student at Black Hill School needs to miss out on any activity
due to financial difficulties.
Sport
Tuesday and Friday are sports days and
children are required to wear their sports uniform on these days.
Please refer to the uniform attachment. The school conducts a daily
fitness program with a variety of activities. Some sporting activity is
conducted every day of the week. If your child is unable to join in due
to illness, please send a note to the class teacher.
Homework
Homework is provided to reinforce work completed in class
and to develop good regular study patterns. It is the
responsibility of staff to set and grade homework tasks. It is the
responsibility of parents/caregivers to oversee the completion and
quality of work.
Scripture
Scripture is non-denominational and is presented by visiting community
members each week. If you do not wish your child to participate, please
notify the school in writing.
Student Progress and Achievement
A number of processes exist to maintain a close working
relationship between home and school.
