Ironbark Ridge Public School

Strength, Respect, Excellence

Telephone02 8814 5687

Emailironbarkrg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rules and policies

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.

We have recently developed updated Guidelines for the Acceptable use of mobile phones, smartwatches, digital devices and online services. After time for consultation and community discussion, these guidelines will be implemented from the start of Term 4, 2024.

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:

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.

All school guidelines and procedures are based on current NSW Dept. of Education policies. They have been tailored to suit our school context and are regularly updated as required. Newlyimplemented guidelines and procedures may be linked here to enable easy access during the initial phase of consultation and implementation.