About

Mission, Vision and Values

Developed by students, parents and staff at Carranballac P-9 College we are proud of our college mission, vision and values and link these important elements into everything we do.

College Mission

Our College fosters excellence in lifelong learners who are resilient, connected and respectful.

College Vision

One college, infinite possibilities, working together, embracing the future.

College Values

Respect
Inclusiveness
Resilience
Integrity
Responsibility

Term Dates & School Hours

Supervision officially commences at 8.30am. Therefore, the school takes no responsibility for children before this time. Children are welcome to place their bags near classrooms after 8.30am, before playing out in the playground until the bell rings.

Carranballac currently operates two timetables. Our Primary students (Foundation – Year 6) are scheduled to the Primary Timetable and our Secondary students (Year 7 – Year 9) are scheduled to our Secondary Timetable.

Primary students

Session 1

8:45am

Session 2

9:45am

Recess Bell

10:45am

Session 3

11:15am

Session 4

12:15pm

Lunch Eating Time

1:15pm

Lunch Bell

1:30pm

Session 5

2:00pm

End of Day

3:00pm

Primary students attend two morning sessions, followed by recess, another two sessions followed by lunch and then a final session in the afternoon. Each classroom session runs for 60 minutes.

The school day starts at 8:45am every morning, with students encouraged to arrive between 8:30am-8:40am. Students arriving after 8:45am will be marked late, resulting in contact from the school to the parents.

Secondary students

Session 1

8:45am

Session 2

9:35am

Recess

10:25am

Home Group

10:55am

Session 3

11:10am

Session 4

12:00pm

Lunch

12:50pm

Session 5

1:20pm

Session 6

2:10pm

End of Day

3:00pm

Secondary students classes are scheduled for 50 minutes per lesson, breaking for recess and lunch through the day. The school day starts at 8:45am every morning, with students encouraged to arrive between 8:30-8:40am. Students arriving after 8:45am will be marked late, resulting in contact from the school to the parents.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club runs through the school term on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8am – 8:30am at our Boardwalk campus and Thursday and Friday mornings from 8am – 8:30am at our Jamieson Way campus.

To help our Foundation students to settle into a comfortable school situation, during February they will only attend on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We believe having a day off (Wednesday) in the middle of the week to rest at home will rejuvenate them enough to continue through to Friday.

On days of excessive heat or wet weather, the children will have shortened outside play times or may be indoors during recess or lunch.

Absences

If your child will be absent from school, you are required to submit an absence note through COMPASS by 9.30am on the morning of the absence. Alternatively, you may call the school office, ph 9395 3533. Failure to do this will result in an automated text message notifying you of your child’s absence. You will also receive a phone call from a staff member requesting an explanation for your child’s absence.

Late Arrivals and Early Departures

All students who arrive after 8.45am must report to the office to sign in. Those marked as late will require an explanation provided by a parent/carer.
If you would like to pick up your child early, please go to the office to sign them out. Students are not permitted to leave the school prior to 3.00pm without a parent/carer. You may call ahead to have your children waiting at the office for you when you arrive.