Peakhurst West Public School

Learning is strength

Telephone02 9153 9767

Emailpeakhurstw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rules and policies

Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.

Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.

Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.

Attendance and absences

Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.

In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent and remain in school, employment or training until they turn 17.

For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:

Student Leadership 

At Peakhurst West Public School, the development of lifelong leadership skills is one of the learning opportunities offered to our students. Having effective student leaders supports the development of responsible behaviours, a positive school tone and encourages students to model the school values of Respect, Responsibility and Safety.

In the final year of primary school, Year 6 students participate in school leadership activities aimed at encouraging them to reflect on their personal and public leadership skills.

Student Leadership Policy

Mobile Phone and Smart Watches

At Peakhurst West Public School, we aim to empower our students to engage and learn with confidence, courage and empathy by providing an education that inspires them to become global citizens.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is an evidence-based framework that brings together the whole-school community to contribute to developing a positive, safe and supportive learning culture. The framework assists schools to improve social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes for children and young people.

When PBL is implemented well, teachers and students have more time to focus on relationships and classroom instruction.

Positive Behavior For Learning Information 

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School frameworks (school rules)

As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed frameworks for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.

Department of education anti-bullying policy

Department of education student welfare policy

Department of education school uniform policy

Parent Code of Conduct

A code of conduct for parents and visitors ensures that everyone who visits the school site is able to do so in a safe and harmonious manner and to ensure that students, staff, parents and other visitors are not subjected to aggressive, hostile or violent behaviours.

Parents and visitors are expected to:

  • Treat all persons associated with the school with respect and courtesy
  • Ensure their child/children are punctual to class
  • Make appointments in advance of expecting to obtain an interview
  • Allow staff to supervise, investigate and manage students without interference
  • Discuss  issues or concerns about the school, staff or students through the correct procedures
  • Follow school procedures governing entry and behaviour on school grounds, including any restrictions that may be imposed.

Any person contravening this Code of Conduct is advised that the provisions of the Inclosed Lands Protection Act (1901) and its Amendments will be followed if any of the following occur:

  • Actual physical assaults or threatened physical assaults on students, staff, parents or community members at the school or during the course of school activities including on the way to and from school;
  • Behaviour in the presence of students, staff, parents or other visitors to the school that causes alarm or concern to the students, staff, parents or other visitors;
  • Use of offensive language (ie swearing) in the presence of students, staff or other visitors to the school;
  • Any interruption to the learning environment of the school such as entering classrooms without permission.
  • Under no circumstance are parents to approach another student or parent regarding any incidents or issues.

Your co-operation is sought in maintaining a safe and happy school. As a reference we have recently adopted the School Community Charter as a guide to summarise our expectations within this space. Please click below to read this document in full.

School Community Charter

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