We welcome admission enquiries throughout the year. Please phone the school (8248 3011) to make an appointment so that we can spend some time showing you our facilities and filling out the required forms.
It is vital that the information provided is correct. To ensure we can contact you easily, please inform us promptly of any phone number or address changes.
Please phone the school (8248 3011) to make an appointment so that we can spend some time showing you our school facilities and filling out the required forms.
It is very important that the information provided is correct so you can be easily contacted. Please let us know if there is a change of telephone number or address once information has been provided.
South Australia has the same first day of school for all children at the beginning of Term One. This ensures that every child is guaranteed four terms of Reception before they go on to the rest of their primary schooling. It also creates a more stable environment for children with fewer changes to classes throughout the year. This change brings SA into line with other states and territories.
The minimum age for starting school is four years and eight months. Where a child turns five before May 1, they will start school on the first day of Term One of that year. Where a child turns five on or after May 1 they will start school on the first day of Term One the following year.
Children are not under any compulsion to attend school until they are 6 years of age. There may be circumstances where kindergarten/ school, staff/ principals or another agency believes that delaying a child’s starting date is appropriate.
Proof of Age: At the time of enrolment parents/ guardians are required to provide proof of their child’s birth age. The following documents are accepted by schools in this regard:
- Passport
- Birth Certificate, or
- Official Centrelink documentation stating the child’s name and birth date.
Children transferring from an interstate preschool or school and who are able to be accommodated will be eligible for enrolment subject to:
- Details of other circumstances that should be taken into consideration.
- The child meeting the eligibility criteria and who was enrolled in and regularly attended a recognised preschool/school prior to transferring.
- Proof of Age requirements.
We hope you and your child(ren) will enjoy their time at North Haven. Please don’t hesitate to discuss any concerns or queries with the Principal or Assistant Principal.
Governing Councils work with the Principal to help set and monitor the direction of a site. Governing Council meets regularly to talk about the direction for the school. Our meetings are twice per term.
Governing Council meeting dates:
- Meetings are set and are generally held in week 3 and 8 of each school term.
Benefits of being on Governing Council include:
- Sharing your thoughts and opinions
- Hearing what other people think
- Becoming well informed about what is happening in our school
- Getting to know other parents
- Understanding how the school works
Our Governing Council has a number of sub-committees which meet and discuss certain aspects in detail.
Sub-committees are convened by a Governing Council member; however, parents and interested community members are welcome to join a sub-committee without being on the Governing Council. Sub-committees report back to Governing Council and any recommendations from sub-committees are discussed and decided upon at Governing Council. Our sub-committees are: Education, Fundraising, Finance, OSHC and Canteen.
2024 Governing Council members:
Chairperson: Sheridyn Johnson
Deputy Chairperson: Kat Evans
Treasurer: Rachel Saunders
Secretary: Emma Lynch
Council members: Bianca Jemmeson, Chris Lennard, Sheridan Grundel, Jess Hughes, Kaylene Justice, Sarah Blunden and Stam Matheos
North Haven School values and supports its volunteer work throughout the school. There are many opportunities to become involved in school in a volunteer capacity. We are always seeking volunteers to help out and support our learning programs and school services.
North Haven School values and supports its volunteer work throughout the school. There are many opportunities to become involved in school in a volunteer capacity. We are always seeking volunteers to help out and support our learning programs and school services.
These may include:
- Governing Council
- School Canteen
- Reading
- Cooking
- Art
- Library support
- Sport coaching
- Support during class excursions
The school conducts an induction process to ensure volunteers are informed of the obligations when volunteering in a school context.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the school office.
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No supervision is provided either before 8:30 am or after 3:15 pm by the staff.
Children are not dismissed early during periods of hot weather as our buildings are air-conditioned.
Children should be at school by 8:50 am.
At the end of the school day, due to occupational health and safety guidelines, we request that you do not enter the units until after the bell has sounded.
North Haven School has a canteen which is operated by parent and friend volunteers.
The canteen is run in line with the ‘Right Bite’ Healthy Eating Guidelines.
Ordering and pricing for the canteen is via the Qkr App.
