Necessary Course Requirements

·         Attend each class on time.

·         Complete the tasks set in class.

·         Behave in an appropriate manner.

·         Be prepared with books and stationery equipment.

·         Comply with outlines listed in this booklet.

CORRESPONDENCE

All correspondence for the Ethnic School Teacher (permission slips, tuition payments, pick-up changes etc.) should be given directly to the Ethnic School Teacher. If it is not possible to do so, please contact the Italian Didactic Centre and notes will be delivered to the Ethnic School Teacher when possible.

Please check with your child every lesson of any news/events.

Smoking Regulations

Our school/venues are smoke free sites. All employees, students, parents and visitors are expected to cooperate and cannot smoke anywhere on school/venue properties.

food & drink regulations

Students may bring bottled beverages and light snacks for break time.

Please note that due to the number of students who suffer from allergies parents/guardians are requested NOT to send food to school that contains nuts, especially peanuts. This includes products such as Peanut Butter, Nutella, all nuts and cooking oil and other food that may contain nuts. Students are encouraged to wash hands before and after eating and not to share food.

HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN

Parents/guardians are required to inform the school in writing of any changes in the student’s medical condition or of any medications or treatment the student is receiving and any student restriction details. All student contact, medical and restriction details must be kept up to date.

For the health, safety and consideration of all students at school, any student who is not well and is unable to fully participate in regular school activities must remain at home. Parents/guardians will be contacted to collect a student who becomes ill during class. The Ethnic School Teachers are not permitted to administer or give medication to any student. All Ethnic School Teachers are trained with Basic Emergency Life Support in accordance with the Department of Education and Children’s Services by the Australian Red Cross.

Safe arrival/Safe Dismissal of children

For safety reasons, it is highly recommended that when you drop off your children you wait and ensure that they are safely inside the school/classroom before you leave. Also, you should come at least 5 minutes prior to the dismissal time to ensure that all children are picked up on time as it is the responsibility of parents/guardians to drop off and pick up their children on time.

Late Arrival and Early Dismissal of children

Ethnic School Teachers have a duty of care for your child whilst they are at school, so all early dismissals and late arrivals of students must be addressed to the Ethnic School Teacher by the parent/guardians.

Parents/guardians permission is required for students leaving school early or being collected by someone other than parents/guardians.

Notes are also required from parents/guardians for non-attendance, long holidays and any other situation that differs from normal presence at school.

RELEASE OF AND ACCESS TO CHILDREN

The statements below apply to the release of students and access to students in all situations including:  custody cases, regular dismissal, early dismissal and emergency situations.

Copies of the most recent legal communication that pertains to the school setting regarding custody, release of students and access to students must be presented to the school at registration, prior to the beginning of each school year and at the time that an access situation arises.

Any individual, to whom students may be dismissed, must be identified on the enrolment form. In order for a student to be released to anyone who is not on the emergency contact list, a note concerning the specific release must be presented to the Ethnic School Teacher prior to or at the time of the release.

In the event that a note is not provided, and the parent or guardian calls to request that a child be released to someone who is not on the enrolment form, verification of the caller's identity must be made by the Ethnic School Teacher before releasing the child. A child will be only released to a parent/guardian in the absence of any documentation restricting the child's release.

STUDENT MEDICAL DETAILS

This information is intended to be used to assist the school in the case of any medical treatment required or medical emergency involving a student.

The school collects the information contained in the enrolment form to provide or arrange first aid and other medical treatments for students. The information collected will be held at the school and with the Ethnic School Teacher and will be made available to staff of the school and to medical or paramedical staff in the case of an accident or emergency.

In the case of a student requiring medical treatment or in the case of a medical emergency, the school will provide first aid or treatment as outlined in the students medical details.

The school, where it is impracticable to communicate with the primary carers can arrange for the student to receive such medical or surgical treatment as may be deemed necessary. The parents/guardians also undertake to pay any costs which may be incurred for the medical treatment and ambulance transport.

Supporting Documents

Any supporting documentation related to a student must be provided to the school with enrolment. Documentation includes Medical Action Plans, Court Orders, Family Law Orders, Restraining Orders, etc.

Course Materials

Some of our Courses do not require a text book as the program uses various text books and other resources. If a text book is required it is the responsibility of the student to purchase it as it is not included in the Course fees. It is also the responsibility of the student to provide and bring with them each lesson their own stationery equipment.

ethnic schools board reports

students in Reception to Year 12 who complete an Out of School Hours Course will receive an Ethnic Schools Board Report. Students who complete a SACE Course will receive their SACE Certificates from SSABSA.

certificates of Completion

Students in Adults Courses who complete a Course will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the year.

South Australian Public Holidays and School Holidays

No lessons will be held on South Australian public holidays and during school holidays. Lessons will not rescheduled.

Ethnic school teacher Absence

If the Ethnic School Teacher is absent we will do our best to provide a replacement otherwise cancellation of the lesson will occur and students will be notified as soon as possible. Lessons will continue the following week as normal unless otherwise indicated.

Withdrawals

In case of withdrawal from a Course the parent/guardians of students under 18 years of age or the students themselves are required to advise the Italian Didactic Centre or their Ethnic School Teacher.

Transfers

If requesting a transfer to another class, at least one week’s notice must be given to staff members before commencing the Course. Only one transfer per enrolment is permitted per year. No fee will be charge for transfers.

HOMEWORK

Homework is necessary at times for students. We understand that students have other commitments so if a student is unable to complete a task please advise the Ethnic School Teacher.

WEATHER

We do not dismiss early/cancel a lesson for hot/cold weather, as all of our venues/classrooms are air-conditioned/heated.

Cut off Dates for Enrolments

R-7 Courses

Enrolments are accepted into these Courses throughout the entire year.

Year 8-10 Course

Enrolments are accepted into this Course throughout the entire year.

Year 11-12 Course

Enrolments close at the end of Week 5 Term 1. After this date enrolments are only accepted on a case by case basis.

Short Courses (10 Weeks)

No enrolments accepted after the second week from the beginning of the Course.

Other Courses

Enrolments close at the end of Term 1. After this date, enrolments are only accepted on a case by case basis.

Please Note that no discount will be given for late enrolments.

PARKING AT THE ITALIAN DIDACTIC CENTRE OF SA INC

• Car parking is available on the following streets: Stweart Street, Campbell Road & Ind Street.
• Please lock your car and do not leave any valuables in sight.
• Please comply with road safety and signs.
• All parking areas are at owner’s own risk.