Rules and policies

​​​​​Absences

Children must attend school every day and be on time.  Schooling is compulsory in Queensland until the age of 16.

The school is obliged to investigate unexplained absences. 

Parents should contact the school when their child is absent and provide a reason for the absence.  A text message sent to 0429 906 081 on the morning of the absence is preferred, however parents can also use QParents or email us  at admin@mtgravattss.eq.edu.au to notify of absence. 

Collection of children during school time

Students who need to leave school during the day (e.g. for an appointment) must be collected from the office by a parent or authorised carer. The parent or carer is required to sign the student out at the office before departure.​

Late arrivals to school

Students should be at school by 8.50am.  Students arriving after this time must report to the office to obtain a late slip.

​Illness

In the event of an accident or illness, every effort will be made to contact parents or carers as soon as possible. If a student feels unwell, they will be sent to the office. Parents or carers will be contacted if the student does not improve within a short period.

Students are not permitted to remain in the sick bay for extended periods. It is essential that the office has up-to-date contact details at all times, as parents or carers are required to collect unwell students from the school.​

Medication

Strict procedures established by the Queensland Government apply to the administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications in schools. Our school is committed to working closely with students and parents to promote safe and appropriate use of all medications and to minimise the risk of misuse.

If a student is required to take medication at school, parents or carers must:

• Notify the school in writing of the medical condition requiring the medication. A form is available from the office for this purpose.
• Provide written details including the name of the medication, dosage, time of administration, and any special instructions.
• Supply the medication in its original pharmacist-labelled packaging.
• Ensure the medication is prescribed for the student by a doctor and is within its expiry date.
• Inform the school in writing when the medication is no longer required.

Over-the-counter medications (e.g. paracetamol, cough mixtures, ointments) must also be prescribed by a doctor.

All medication must be handed to the office for secure storage and administration.

The only exception is asthma inhalers, which students may carry with them provided they are able to self-administer safely.​

Personal technology devices - mobile phones

Away for the day

In line with government policy, students are encouraged to leave mobile phones and electronic devices at home. The school accepts no responsibility for any such devices brought onto the premises. If a student does bring a device to school, it must be handed in to the office for safekeeping.

Students are not permitted to use mobile phones or electronic devices at school without the permission of the Principal.

Smartwatches with camera functionality are not permitted for use at school. Smartwatches without cameras may be worn; however, all notifications must be disabled so that calls, messages, and other alerts cannot be sent or received during school hours.​

Uniform

Mount Gravatt State School places a high priority on the wearing of the school uniform. We take pride in our school and expect all students to wear their uniform neatly each day.

The school has both a formal and a sports uniform, and all students are expected to have and wear each as required. The formal uniform is to be worn every Wednesday for assembly.

Our school colours are black and gold. Please refer to the School Dress Code for further information.

The uniform shop is open at the following times:

• Monday: 8:30 – 9:15 am
• Tuesday: 2:30 – 3:15 pm

Orders can also be placed via email at: mgss.pnc.uniform@gmail.com.​

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