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Lost Property:

Lost property is kept in the Print Room and may be collected from there . If you find something, take it to the Print Room and hand it to Mrs W. We strongly recommend that all school items (clothing as well as equipment) be clearly labelled with your name so that it can easily be returned to you.

The Canteen:

Our canteen was leased to a private catering company in 2001.

The canteen offers a wide variety of healthy foods and drinks.

The Clinic:

Our "sick bay" is monitored by the ladies from the Rolls Office/Print room.

Students must first report to their Year Adviser for a Clinic Pass then go to the Rolls Office for assistance. Students may not be given Panadol or any other tablets by the clinic. In cases where students are very ill, they may be given permission to go home but only after the school has obtained the consent of their parents or guardians.

Students who need to take medication during school hours need to bring the medication to the Admin. Office with written instructions regarding the quantity and times of doses. The student's Year Adviser also need to be aware of these details so that follow-up, if needed, can be efficient.

No medication (except asthma spray) is to be carried by students ‑ this includes Panadol & Aspirin.

When you need to pay money:

All money that needs to be paid at school (e.g. voluntary contributions, excursion costs etc) should be taken straight to the Admin Office in the morning. If a student does not manage to pay before the 8.40am bell, they should return to the office at recess. Students should not carry large amounts of money on them .All money paid to the school will be receipted.

These should be left at home:

Walk-mans, Discmans, portable cassette & CD players, computer games, ipods and other hand held games, mobile phones (except in emergencies and then only under the conditions described above), skateboards, blades, anything that is not necessary to your class work! The school will not be responsible for the loss or damage to any unessential items brought by students.

The School Grounds:

Our school grounds are huge (22 acres) and all areas of the school cannot be supervised at recess and lunchtimes. For the safety and security of our students, we insist they stay within the designated areas . Students have been provided with shade areas, tables and seats and grassed play areas.

School Diary.

Students are given a Seven Hills High School Diary at the start of the year. Students are expected to use this Diary to record and organise their Homework and Assignment The Diary contains lots of useful information about the school and can be used as a means of communication between home and school.

Variation to normal school routine

This happens occasionally when whole school or whole Year programs are undertaken or when excursions, scripture or special presentations by visiting groups are organised. Parents will always be notified in writing, in advance, of any changes to routine. Any concerns or questions are welcomed and should be directed to the organising teacher.

School Newsletter .

The School Newsletter is published once a month and is sent home by mail. It always contains items of interest and is a great way of finding out about what is happening in our school. Advertising space is also available in the School Newsletter for a small fee.

Travel Arrangements

Travel Passes: Application forms for train and bus passes are available from Room 9. Please check your home location on the special map in Room 9 to see if you are eligible for a bus pass. The school will advertise the arrival of bus and train passes and they can be collected at Recess or Lunch from the Print Room.

If a student loses their train or bus pass they must contact the relevant bus or transport authority immediately to organise the re-issue of the pass. An administrative charge may need to be paid to cover this. Travel passes may be confiscated by authorities if misused or if student behaviour is not of the highest standard.

Push bikes: Students who ride bikes to and from school must wear safety helmets. Bikes are to be parked in the special bay provided outside the main office. A bike chain is the owner's responsibility. Skateboards: (as well as scooters and roller-blades) are banned due to safety and security reasons.

School Bus Timetable

Infectious Diseases

From time to time children do get sick. The following is for your information.

Chicken Pox	Exclude until fully recovered - for at least five days after the first spots appear
German Measles Rubella)	Exclude until fully recovered - for at least six days after the rash appears
Hepatitis (Viral) Hepatitis Type A)	Exclude until all symptoms gave disappeared or until a doctor issues a certificate of recovery. For at least seven days from the first signs of jaundice.
Measles	Exclude for at least five days from the appearance of a rash.
Mumps	Exclude until fully recovered - for at least seven days after the swelling occurs.
Scarlet Fever	Exclude for at least seven days after symptoms have subsided or until a medical certificate of recovery is produced.
Impetigo (Scabby Sores)	Doctor should be consulted. If sores are being treated and are properly covered by a clean dressing, children are allowed to attend school. If they are not covered and are on exposed parts of the body exclusion is necessary until sores are healed.
Pediculosis (Head Lice)	Exclude until hair is free of knits. Hair should be treated with anti-lice lotion or shampoo. (it is important to follow the instructions on the container.)
Ringworm	Exclude until appropriate treatment has begun. The school may ask for a medical certificate to say this has happened.
Conjunctivitis	Exclude until discharge from eyes has cleared
Whooping Cough	Exclude for three weeks from onset of whoop; except that the period of exclusion may be less than three weeks is no whoop and a medial certificate is produced.

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