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.

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 Attendance Policy
• Student wellbeing – compulsory school attendance.

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.

Values are taught in the classroom to help our students to:

• develop a love of learning
• pursue excellence and high standards
• develop care and respect for themselves and others
• take pride in their work
• exhibit a strong sense of fairness and social justice
• have respect for and understanding of Australia's history including the cultures and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples of Australia, and Australia as a multicultural society
• have an appreciation of Australia's history and multicultural society
• actively participate as citizens.

All students are expected to:

• attend school every day, unless they are legally excused
• be in class on time and prepared to learn
• maintain a neat appearance and follow the school uniform policy
• behave safely, considerately and responsibly including when travelling to and from school
• follow class rules, speak courteously and cooperate with instructions and learning activities
• treat staff, other students and members of the school community with dignity and respect
• care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.

Any behaviour that infringes on other people's safety such as harassment, bullying or any illegal behaviour will not be tolerated at our school.

Our school is taking part in an initiative to promote respect for all our students and staff. The Addressing Occupational Violence campaign is being launched with posters that remind everyone to always treat our students and staff with kindness and respect, and that aggressive behavior of any type will not be tolerated at school.

We value our partnerships with you to support every student to learn, grow, and belong. It is up to us – the school and the parent body to be good, respectful role models to our students. Together, we can create a safe and harmonious environment for our students and staff.

Please join us in supporting this work to create a positive change. Check out the new posters at school and if you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please contact the principal.

Our school policies

Homework Policy: 

• Old Bar PS Homework Policy (PDF 411KB)

Student Welfare and Discipline Policies: 

• Student Welfare (PDF 489KB)
• Concerns or complaints (PDF 107KB)
• Behaviour Support and Management Plan
• Anti Bullying Plan

Bike and Scooter Policy:

• Old Bar PS Bike and Scooter Policy

DEC SRE Procedures: 

• DEC Special Religious Education Procedures