Daily Routine
School Day
Classroom doors open at 8:30am, classes begin at 8:45am and the school day finishes at 2:55pm.
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2026 Parent Handbook
Family Information Guide
Your guide to school life at Orange Grove
The Parent Handbook brings together the important information families need throughout the school year.
Use this page for a clear overview of school routines, attendance, communication, health, uniforms, student wellbeing and community information.
Handbook Overview
Essential information for families
Browse the main handbook topics below. Each card provides a useful summary, while the official PDF contains the full information.
Attendance
Absences and Punctuality
Families should notify the school whenever a child is absent. Students arriving after 8:45am must report to the school office.
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Health and Medication
Medication required during school hours must be provided to the office with the appropriate parent or carer authorisation.
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Family Communication
School communication is shared through Compass, Seesaw, Facebook, the school website and direct contact from staff.
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Uniform and Belongings
Students wear the approved red and navy school uniform. Clothing, bags and personal belongings should be clearly labelled.
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Communication Devices
Mobile phones must remain switched off and stored in school bags. Smart watches should remain in aeroplane mode.
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School Community
The handbook includes information about the P&C Association, School Board, Breakfast Club, canteen, assemblies and newsletters.
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Learning and Reporting
Families can find guidance about library borrowing, school reports, meetings, excursions, camps and photography permissions.
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Important times during the day
These times provide a quick reference for arrival, breaks and collection.
Arrival
8:30amClassroom doors open for students.
Recess
10:45am–11:05amThe morning break during the school day.
Lunch
1:05pm–1:45pmThe main lunch break for students.
Collection
2:55pmStudents are collected at the end of the school day.
Kindergarten Families
Starting Kindergarten at Orange Grove
Kindergarten students attend Wednesday, Thursday and alternate Fridays. The first week of each term is the first three-day week.
Families should wait with their child until the classroom opens and provide a spare change of clothes for the school day.
Related Information
Useful family links
Open the detailed website pages for current school information and resources.
