FAQs
1. What are the school times
- 8:30 First bell goes, students can go into classes
- 9:00 Classes start
- 11:10 - 11:30 Recess break
- 1:00 - 1:30 Lunch break
- 2:50 Finish time
2. How much are school levies and can I pay them off in part payments?
2023 LEVIES
The School Association endorsed the Levy prices for the 2022 school year. The levy comprises several components which cover costs throughout the year. These components include consumable items essential for participation within a student’s normal education programs, i.e. art materials, stationery items, computer and educational program consumables, library books, text books and reading programs along with the NSPS swimming program.
The Levies for 2023 are as follows:
|
Kinder |
Prep – Year 2 |
Years 3, 4 & 5 |
Year 6 |
|
$160.00 |
$240.00 |
$280.00 |
$260.00 |
METHODS OF PAYMENT
You can pay your levies before book sales days via BPay, the details will be on the invoice. Please bring with you a copy of your receipt. If this is not an option, then levies can be paid on book sales day by cash, cheque or EFTPOS.
A repayment schedule can be negotiated in financial hardship circumstances, please see the School Business Manager to arrange this.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME (STAS)
The Student Assistant Scheme (STAS) provides assistance for low-income families, towards the cost of school levies. Eligibility is determined by an income test which all applicants must satisfy. If you are applying for STAS for the first time you will need to complete a STAS Application Form and provide documentation. Application forms are available from the school and only one form is required per family. Once completed, you can lodge it at a Nixon Street Primary School office. Please ensure you bring your Health Care Card with you so that a copy may be taken to attach to your application. If you applied for STAS in 2021 and your circumstances have not changed you do not have to complete a new STAS application form. You will receive a letter from the Department of Education confirming your eligibility.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Additional costs are optional payments that are not part of the educational program, and therefore, families are able to decide whether their child(ren) will participate or not. Optional payments options are listed as follows:
Registration of sports teams Fundraising activities
Eisteddfod fees on an individual basis School Photos
Replacement items from stationery pack Book Club
3. What do I do if my child is going to be absent?
- There are a number of ways to notify the school if your child is absent from school
- Phone
- School Stream App.
- Respond to the MGM message sent on the day
4. What do I do if my child is late for school or has to leave early?
- Please come via the school office to sign your child in or out using the Kiosk. If they are late the Kiosk will print out a slip to give to the class teacher. If your child is leaving early the office staff will contact the classroom for your child to come to the office.
5. What do I do if someone else is collecting my child on my behalf?
- Please contact the main office and provide the name of the adult collecting your child. The adult should be on your child's Emergency Contact list.
6. Is there bus transport to school?
- Our school is served by Mersey-Link bus service, contact Mersey Link for details on 6427 7626.
7. What days does the canteen operate?
- Honey Fox Catering provides a School Canteen Service each Tuesday.
- Online lunch orders are available through Subway (subsforyou.com) each Wednesday or Friday.
8. Where and when do I buy school uniform?
- Via the Main Office
9. Does our school offer Outside School Hours Care?
- Devonport Child Care Inc. provides this service onsite and can be contacted on 6424 6747.
10. Is the school a NUT FREE SCHOOL?
We are an allergy-aware school. This means that we have a number of procedures in place to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. In managing the risks associated with food allergies, we strongly discourage nuts and nut products as well as direct exposure to eggs. “Egg awareness” includes foods such as hard-boiled eggs, or foods where egg is exposed (such as in a quiche or egg and bacon pie).
11. What do I do if my student loses an item?
Belongings should be clearly named for easy identification. If students lose an item they are to talk with their teacher and then look in the places identified below. If a student is still unable to locate their item please talk with the front office and they can direct you to the appropriate lost property location.
- Valuable items that are lost are placed in either the Main Office or ‘C’ Block Office.
- Other items that are found are placed in
- C Block Lost property area (next to the storeroom opposite the office)
- A & B Block lost property box (in the corridor outside the toilets between A and B blocks).
12. Does the school have a newsletter?
Our school newsletter is distributed electronically via Schoolzine every fortnight on a Friday. This is used to communicate special events, excursions, meetings and provide general information to parents. Parents are encouraged to access the newsletter electronically by providing the school with an email address or by downloading the SZApp for Nixon Street Primary School. Paper copies of the newsletter are available from the office.
13. Does the school have a Launching into Learning Program?
- Yes, it operates a Just Play/Outside Play session on a Monday morning, where parents stay with their children and enjoy the activities provided. More information can be obtained by calling the school or found on the Launching into Learning - Nixon Street Primary School Facebook page.
14. Kindergarten 2023
- Enrollments are now open for 2023 for children born in 2018. Pre-Kinder sessions have commenced, please contact the school on 6424 7733 for more information.
15. Breakfast Club
- Breakfast Club operates on Thursday and Friday mornings from 8:30 am.