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:
The Leader in Me
The Leader in Me is a whole-school Transformation model that acts like the operating system of a computer, it improves performance of all other programs. Based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Leader in Me produces transformational results such a higher academic achievement, fewer discipline problems, and increased engagement among teachers and parents. The Leader in Me equips students with the self-confidence and skills they need to thrive in the 21st century economy. As a whole school we are explicity teaching the language associated with the seven habits within each classroom. This is embedded within not only our curriculum, but our whole school environment and culture. You may hear your child come home and use language such as, think win-win, or put first things first.
For more information visit www.theleaderinme.org/
'As you teach these principles to young students you will be creating a generation of leaders, one child at a time" Dr. Stephen R. Covey
Key skills that businesses and educators have identified as vital to the futures of today's students are developed within The Leader in Me process.
These skills include:
Leadership, Accountability, Adaptability, Initiative and self-direction, Cross-cultural skills, Responsibility, Problem solving, Communication, Creativity, Teamwork
The Seven Habits:
HABIT 1: Be Proactive - You're in Charge
HABIT 2: Begin With the End in Mind - Have a Plan
HABIT 3: Put First Things First - Work First, Then Play
HABIT 4: Think Win-Win - Everyone Can Win
HABIT 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood - Listen Before You Talk
HABIT 6: Synergize - Together is Better
HABIT 7: Sharpen the Saw - Balance Feels Best
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.
Mobile Phones
MOBILE PHONES - at Shortland, students are expected to hand their phone in to office staff as they enter the school. The phones are locked in a secured drawer for the entire school day. At home time, the phone may be collected from the office.