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:

• School Attendance Policy
• Student wellbeing – compulsory school attendance.

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.

 

School Uniform Policy 

School policy, determined by the school community is that the children are to wear school uniforms. The wearing of school uniform helps foster pride in the school and assists in developing good tone and conduct. Please view the below link for the detailed policy.

HPS Uniform Policy (pdf 246 KB)

 

 

 

Anti-Bullying Plan 2023

Child Protection Policy

The Child Protection Program, developed by the Department of Education is a mandatory component of the PD/Health/PE Curriculum. These lessons will help children to identify dangerous situations and to seek help from trustworthy adults. 

Child Protection education aims to assist students to develop skills in:

·         recognising and responding appropriately to unsafe situations

·         establishing positive relationships

·         seeking assistance when required