We are excited about the beginning of a new year here at Navigator College and are very pleased to be providing a quality education for your child/ren. We look forward to continuing to build a great relationship with your family and wish you all the best for 2024.
Please find below essential information as we begin the new school year. We encourage you to refer back to this ‘Reference Guide’ throughout the year.
Before the first day of school, please ensure you have:
- Subscribed to the blog (website) : http://www.navigator.sa.edu.au/subscribe/
- Made yourself familiar with the ‘Parent Portal’ on our website.
- Know your child’s start date; ELC and Year 12 Students – Monday 29 January. Reception to Year 11 Students – Tuesday 30 January.
You will also need to:
- Like and Follow our Facebook Page and our Instagram page! “Navigator College – Port Lincoln”
- Join the ‘Navigator College’ – Buy Swap or Sell Uniform’ Facebook page.
- Seek out the weekly email from the College website, listing all news from the College blog.
- Refer to the College Calendar for all College events.
- Download the Qkr App (if you haven’t already) and create/update your child’s setting so you are ready to order online for Canteen (Lunch/Recess) and Uniforms!
How can families get involved in our College community?
- Our Library is always looking for volunteers to cover new books etc. Please see our Library Staff to express your interest.
- A whole College chapel is held twice per Term (see School Calendar on College website, under the Parent Portal Tab).
- There are also a number of College events throughout the year, where we would really appreciate your help. e.g. Middle/Senior School Splash Carnival and Sports Day are events that will be happening in the first term. These events rely heavily on our wonderful parents/caregivers who volunteer their time. Please register your interest with the Front Office.
- Navigator College’s Parent Engagement Group will also have a number of events planned throughout the year, and we encourage you to seek more information from the Front Office if you would like to be involved.
How will we communicate important information during the school year?
- If it is urgent, you will receive a phone call or an SMS message to the caregiver A as indicated on your enrolment form.
- Sub-School and whole college information will be emailed to caregiver A’s nominated emailed address.
- Class information will be sent home via a paper copy with the student, and a copy may also be sent to your email.
- Non urgent whole college information will be placed on the College blog, which if you are subscribed to, you will receive an email.
- The calendar of events for 2024 is also available on our website.
- Student notices are available to view on the SEQTA Engage Notices Page.
- Junior School families will utilise the ‘Seesaw’ App.
General School Day Information
College Timetable
School Day starts at 8:40am and finishes at 3:10pm
Recess is from 10:50am to 11:10am
Lunch is from 12:50pm to 1:30pm
Please note: Tuesday’s timetable allows for a ‘Wellbeing Session’ in the morning.
Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating (CFDR) Days
Navigator College has been assessed as high-risk and therefore, as recommended, the College will close to all students and staff on a CFDR day. Families and staff will be notified via SMS message.
Absentees
Either SMS the College on 0427 179 483 OR fill in the Web form via the College Website (Parent Portal).
Unexplained Absentees
A message will be sent to the primary caregiver (caregiver A) alerting them of their child’s absence asking them to respond.
Please note: This will be the ONLY attempt to notify the primary caregiver of the absentee.
Student Sign in/out Procedure
Students MUST sign in and out via the electronic system at the Student Services Desk if they leave/return to school during the day.
It is imperative that we have accurate records of who is present at any given time.
Late Notice
Students arriving after 8:40am MUST sign in at the Student Services Desk.
Leaving school during the day
For Junior School – Please message to your child’s Home Group Teacher via Seesaw prior to 8:35am or contact the College if you would like your child to meet you at the Student Services Desk.
For Middle/Senior School – Place a note in your child’s diary, and ring or text ahead if you would like your child to meet you at the Student Services Desk.
Leaving an URGENT Message for your child
Ring through to Student Services and we will phone the message through to their classroom. Please allow reasonable notice for an ‘end of the day’ message.
Parent/Visitor Sign in
Any person entering the school grounds MUST use the paper sign in book at either the Front Office or Student Services. Parents staying for Loose Parts in Junior School learning spaces etc. do not have to sign in as they are supervised at all times by a staff member.
If your contact details change:
Please notify the Front Office immediately. It is imperative that we are able to make contact with you in case of an emergency.
Uniform
Your child will be required in appropriate School Uniform daily. Your child will be required to wear their PE (Sports) Uniform on the year levels timetabled sports day, which will be advised by their class teacher.
Canteen
Junior School must use our recess/lunch bag ordering system or the Qkr! App. Middle/Senior School can purchase directly from the canteen. If you are utilising the Qkr! App. please remember to update your child’s homeclass on their profile.
Parent Portal
Please remember to refer to our website and select the PARENT PORTAL menu tab for items such as;
- Canteen menu
- Uniform Shop (including policy, opening hours & order forms)
- Bus information
- College News (Blog)
- Absentee Notice (students)
- Policies (including Grievances Policy, which outlines your first point of contact).
- School Calendar
Community BBQ and Parent information session – Tuesday February, 6 2024
We invite all members of our community to a whole college community BBQ. This is an opportunity for families to connect with their child’s Home Group teachers. This event is coupled with information sessions for the Indonesian Service Learning Trip, Year 7’s receiving their laptop and the Year 4 families to attend workshops about iPads being allocated to their child/ren. The Community BBQ is set for Tuesday 6 February (Week Two).
This is a wonderful time for families to connect with Home Group teachers and for families to ask questions. More information regarding this event will be sent out next week.
If you need further clarification about our College procedures, please do not hesitate to contact us via email, office@navigator.sa.edu.au or contact your child’s home class teacher. (Please use the following format for their email address: firstinitialsurname@navigator.sa.edu.au).
Phone: 8682 5099
Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm (Monday to Friday)
- Speak to Student Services for absentees and to leave messages for your child. Option #1 on answering service.
- Speak to the Front Office for general enquiries (including school fees). Option #2 on answering services.
Security Cameras
During the holidays a number of projects have been advanced. You will notice the cricket pitch has been reorientated, a Middle School Ninja Course has been installed, an ELC extension for the 3 yr old room has been completed and there are new LED signs at each end of the College soon to be completed. In addition we have recently completed the installation of a new Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) security camera system throughout the College. The system will allow us to provide improved safety and security to our College Environment for our students, staff and visitors and will also add best-practice protection to our facilities. The operation and management of the system will be carried out in accordance with our strict obligations under the Surveillance Devices Act 20216 (SA) and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), both of which are reflected in our Navigator College Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy.
As a College we are looking forward to an exciting year in 2024 and partnering with you in the important task of providing an education to our students. Please reach out to our team should you have any questions or concerns as the year begins.
