INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
Structure of our school
As of 2024, Mandama is structured with a mix of composite and straight grades throughout Prep-6 classes. All classes have an average of 24 students, with the exception of prep which averages 20 students per class. Classrooms are set in a traditional format whereby the same generalist teacher instructs the same group of students for the school year, with the exception of specialist classes.
In 2024, the classes and grade levels are structured as follows;
In 2024, the classes and grade levels are structured as follows;
- Two Preps grades
- Five 1/2 composite grades
- Five 3/4 composite grades
- Five 5/6 composite grades
School Hours
8.55am – 10.50am Classroom Learning
10.50am - 11.00am Recess eating inside classroom
11.00am – 11.30am Recess
11.30am – 1.30pm Classroom Learning
1.30pm – 1.40pm Lunch eating inside classroom
1.40pm – 2.20pm Lunch recess
2.30pm – 3.20pm Classroom Learning
8.55am – 10.50am Classroom Learning
10.50am - 11.00am Recess eating inside classroom
11.00am – 11.30am Recess
11.30am – 1.30pm Classroom Learning
1.30pm – 1.40pm Lunch eating inside classroom
1.40pm – 2.20pm Lunch recess
2.30pm – 3.20pm Classroom Learning
Term Dates - 2024
Term 1 - Tuesday 30th January - Thursday 28th March
Term 2 - Monday 15 April - Friday 28 June
Term 3 - Monday 15 July - Friday 20th September
Term 4 - Monday 7 October - Friday 20 December
Term 1 - Tuesday 30th January - Thursday 28th March
Term 2 - Monday 15 April - Friday 28 June
Term 3 - Monday 15 July - Friday 20th September
Term 4 - Monday 7 October - Friday 20 December
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Buddy System
Students in Prep and Grade 5 participate in a buddy system where the children from older grade levels are paired for the year with a younger ‘buddy’. This is to assist younger children in different activities in the classroom and in the yard. The buddy system is initiated as part of the kinder to Prep transition program so that the child has a point of contact upon arrival in the new school year. |
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School Uniform
Our navy blue and sky blue school uniform helps our children to identify with our school and to feel part of our school community. We are a SunSmart School so appropriate broad brimmed hats are required in Terms 1 and 4. Hats are available for purchase from the school office.
To purchase your Mandama school uniform you can purchase them through Noone Uniform Shop (Formally Bellarine Uniform Shop). Please visit the Noone Uniform Shop in store or online.
Go to: www.noone.com.au/shop/find-my-school/ and type Mandama Primary School into the 'find my school' tab.
Address: 162 Moorabool Street , Geelong Vic 3220
OPEN HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Closed Sunday & Public Holidays
Phone: 03 9379 5037
Fax: 03 9379 8446
Email: [email protected]
Our navy blue and sky blue school uniform helps our children to identify with our school and to feel part of our school community. We are a SunSmart School so appropriate broad brimmed hats are required in Terms 1 and 4. Hats are available for purchase from the school office.
To purchase your Mandama school uniform you can purchase them through Noone Uniform Shop (Formally Bellarine Uniform Shop). Please visit the Noone Uniform Shop in store or online.
Go to: www.noone.com.au/shop/find-my-school/ and type Mandama Primary School into the 'find my school' tab.
Address: 162 Moorabool Street , Geelong Vic 3220
OPEN HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Closed Sunday & Public Holidays
Phone: 03 9379 5037
Fax: 03 9379 8446
Email: [email protected]
Lunch Orders
The school does not operate an onsite canteen, however children are permitted to order their lunch on Friday's through the Fresh Meal Fairy, which deliver to site. Register your child here for online lunch orders!
Optional ‘special lunches’ such as sausage sizzles are also held as community fundraisers throughout the year. Notes will go home to students prior to each event.
The school does not operate an onsite canteen, however children are permitted to order their lunch on Friday's through the Fresh Meal Fairy, which deliver to site. Register your child here for online lunch orders!
Optional ‘special lunches’ such as sausage sizzles are also held as community fundraisers throughout the year. Notes will go home to students prior to each event.
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Out of School Hours Care
Our Out of School Hours Care Program operates every day from: Morning 7.00am - 8:45am Afternoon 3:20pm - 6:00pm The Outside School Hours Care program at Mandama is provided by a dedicated staff who provide fun, safe and engaging programs for all school aged students, no matter what their interests. The daily program is both creative and active and includes cooking, craft, sports, dance, drama and much more! We have a dedicated OSHC coordinator who ensures that we meet the needs of our school community and interests of the children. |
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