School Hours
Children should NOT arrive at school before 8.30am as teachers are not on duty until this time.
Years K-6
School commences at 8.55 am
and concludes at 2.55 pm.
Teaching staff are on duty in the playground at the following times:
Before school: 8.30 - 8.55
Recess: 11.00 - 11.30
Lunch: 1.00 - 1.35
Bus Supervision: 2.55
Years 7-12
School commences 8.55 am
and concludes at 3.25 pm.
Some year 11-12 subjects may start at 8.00 am.
Finishing times will depend on students individual selection
of subjects and students hours may vary.
Roll Call: Years 7-10
Roll call takes place from 8.55 am to 9.05 am. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure their name is marked on the roll. Failure to do so will result in being recorded as absent for the day.
Late Arrival
Students who miss roll call should report to the front office.
Lateness to Class
Students who are detained by a teacher, causing them to be late for their next class, must obtain a note from that teacher.
Leaving School Early
If students have parental permission to leave school early a parental note must be given to the front office and students must sign out in the appropriate register.
2-40 Chickiba Drive
East Ballina
N.S.W. Australia, 2478
Phone: 02 6686 0503
Fax: 02 6686 0508
Southern Cross School K - 12 "Towards Tomorrow"
