ACT Ambulance Service provides free ambulance transport within the ACT for students who are injured or suddenly become ill at school or during approved school activities.
Assemblies occur fortnightly on even week Fridays at 9am, hosted by year level cohorts.
All assemblies will include an Acknowledgement of Country, Australian National Anthem, School Song, Awards and performances by the hosting cohort.
Hosting cohort family members are welcome to come along to their children's assembly. Seesaw notification will be sent to hosting cohort parents and carers in assembly week. Class teachers will call and invite parents whose children are to receive an Award.
Photography at Assemblies
To respect the privacy wishes of others we ask that families do not take photographs or recordings of proceedings.
If you wish to take photographs of your children at school, please ensure this is for your own personal use only and limit photographs to your own children as much as possible. Please be mindful of and respect the privacy of children who may accidentally appear in your photographs if posting these on your social media platforms.
School Reporting and Assessment
Formal reporting of student achievement and progress is scheduled at different times throughout the school year. Assessment is a continuous process of gathering evidence to determine what each student knows, understands, values and can do. It is used at the beginning, during and end of learning sequences to determine where each student is initially and their subsequent growth.
Student End of Semester Reports
A report is prepared for all students at the end of semesters one (term 2) and two (term 4). Reports include information about student achievement aligned to the Australian Curriculum as well as areas for development. A-E graded reports are included for students in grades 1 to 6. These are forwarded to parents and carers electronically via email.
Three-way interviews
Parent/student/teacher conferences provide an opportunity for the student to share their work with parents in their classroom. Teachers act as a facilitator and both teachers and parents are welcome to exchange information on the student’s progress. Students, parents and teachers reflect on learning and achievements, and make commitments to future learning goals.
BASE
All students in kindergarten participate in the BASE assessment program which is child-friendly assessment conducted by classroom teachers with each student individually, to collect information about the understandings that students bring to school at the start of the kindergarten year. BASE supplies data on the expected and actual progress of a student at the end of the year and provides concrete evidence on the spread of abilities within a class. Parents are sent a report of their child’s assessments.
NAPLAN
All students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) in semester 1 each year. NAPLAN assesses skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and numeracy. Assessment tasks are independently marked, and a written report is provided to parents. Most NAPLAN assessments are completed online.
To make an appointment to meet with a member of our staff including our Principal, Deputy Principal, Business Manager, Executive or teaching staff, or administrative staff please contact the school by phone or email as below.
Email: info.FranklinECS@ed.act.edu.au
Phone: 02 6142 1110
Anglicare at Franklin School offer before, after & holiday school care.
The Centre’s opening hours are 7.30am - 6pm, Monday- Friday.
To book: http://www.anglicare.com.au/services/early-learning/franklin/
Email: franklin@anglicare.com.au
Phone: 02 6142 11117
School Gates opened from 8:30 am
Our school gates will be opened from 8:30 am each morning. Please do not enter the school through the front office before school begins at 9:00 am unless you have an appointment or business to conduct with front office staff.
We recommend that children begin to arrive at school approximately 10-15 minutes before the start of the school day at 9:00 am and assemble outside their classroom. In the event of inclement weather, children will be called to proceed under cover or inside the building as appropriate.
Safety rules and procedures before school
- Students must not play on playground equipment before or after school.
- Students must dismount and walk bicycles, scooters and skateboards when entering school grounds.
- Students who are dropped off before gates are opened are asked to behave in accordance with the schools PBL concepts displaying Responsible, Safe, and Respectful behaviour. It is not safe to participate in ball games or other physical activities in these areas as they are most usually situated near busy traffic areas.
If you are regularly required to drop your child off at school before 8:30am or regularly picking up your child after 3:10pm, it is recommended that to ensure their safety, you make arrangements for them to attend and before & or after school care. Before and after school care is provided by Anglicare. To enrol or enquire: Anglicare at Franklin
Entry to the school - kindergarten to year 6
The school has several entry points located in the perimeter fencing around the school boundary. Children in kindergarten to year 6 can enter through any gate that is convenient for their families drop off arrangements and should proceed to assemble on the basketball courts for morning lines.
Franklin School behaviour management procedures follow the ACT Education Safe and Supportive Schools Policy which provides guidance for Canberra public schools on promoting a safe, respectful and supportive school community. This includes the rights and responsibilities for all stakeholders including students, school staff, parents and carers.
We are committed to providing positive and engaging environments where children feel connected and respected, achieve success and are fully engaged in education. Student wellbeing impacts on student learning and is fundamental to a student’s successful engagement with education.
Procedures are in place to manage minor and major behaviour disruptions both inside and outside the classroom using the Restorative Practice Guide.
Communication between parents and school is important when children's behaviour indicates that this is necessary. It is important for you to talk to your child's classroom teacher, year level executive or the principal if you think their school work or behaviour may be affected in some way by circumstances not known to the school such as serious family illness or changes in family circumstances.
If you have any concerns about or notice changes in your child's behaviour at home, please do not hesitate to contact the school make an appointment to speak with a member of our staff.
For further information please see Working Together With Your School Brochure or Safe and Supportive Schools Policy
Storage
We ask students to securely store their bikes, scooters & skateboards in the bike shed upon arrival at school. The bike shed will be locked during the school day.
Bicycle, scooter and skateboard safety procedures
Students must not ride their bikes, scooters or skateboards within school boundaries. Children must dismount at all entry points and walk their bike, scooter or skateboard to the bike shed upon arriving at school.
Please follow all road and path safety rules and recommendations set down for ACT Road and Pathway users at all times. These can be found at https://www.transport.act.gov.au/travel-options/walking-and-cycling/walking/how-to-sharing-roads-and-paths
We would like to thank all families for their ongoing support of our school. This support plays an important part in meeting our students' wellbeing and educational needs.
This year students were provided with a pack of stationery items (Book Pack) to assist with teaching and learning at Franklin School. Book Packs provide stationery items students use throughout the year for subjects such as Literacy, Mathematics, Arts and Science amongst many others.
Financial support from families in the form of voluntary contributions assists in meeting our students educational needs where funding provided by the Education Directorate needs support. Some examples of where these contributions have helped the school include, school sporting equipment, library books, resources and computer technology as well as to fund curriculum materials in science, technology, languages as well as programs like our Small Group Program.
While payments are voluntary under the ACT Education ACT 2004, and no student will be disadvantaged by not paying their Book Pack contributions, these contributions are used to enhance and extend the materials that the school supplies our children. Your financial support makes a difference to the education of your child at Franklin School and is greatly appreciated.
2025 Book packs can be purchased at the Front Office.
Voluntary Contributions
Since opening in 2013 the voluntary contributions have been maintained at the following:
a. $120 per year for the first child - this equates to $3 per week for the 40 weeks of school and
b. $200 per year for families – this equates to $2.50 per child per week for the 40 weeks of the school year.
Please make your payment for the 2025 school year using one of the methods below:
a. Quickweb
b. EFTPOS
c. Parent Portal
We thank you very much for your support of the school and your child/children's education.
Road safety and safe parking around our school is important especially at busy drop off and pickup times. Parents and carers are reminded to observe ACT road rules, speed limits and parking directions in the streets around our school.
Please follow ACT Road rules at all times. These can be found at Transport Canberra website Travel safely to School
Remember!
It’s okay to park a little further away and walk the rest of the way.
Consider!
Having a pre-determined meeting spot agreed on with your children so they know where to wait.
It is recommended that you do not park:
- at sign posted ‘no stopping’ or ‘no parking’ zones
- in bus zones
- on zebra crossings
- in accessible bays
- on nature strips and across footpaths
The Education Act 2004 Chapter 2 Compulsory Education, Part 2.1, 9; states a child is of compulsory education age if the child is at least 6 years old and under the age of 17 years or completes year 12 whichever is first.
Under Chapter 2.2 Compulsory Education requirements Division 2.2.1 Enrolment, registration and attendance requirements, 10 (2) parents have responsibilities to ensure that their child/ren of compulsory education age are enrolled in an education provider and attending on a full-time basis. Or if they are enrolled in an education course other than a school, they must meet the fulltime participation requirements of the course.
For further information about this please visit ACT Education Compulsory Education student enrolment and attendance policy
Franklin School Management of Non-Attendance and Regularly Late to School
Non-Attendance
After any 2 consecutive days (on the 3rd day or 3 days within a week) of non-attendance without explanation (unexplained), the classroom teacher will contact the parents/carers. The classroom teacher will also make contact for repeated non-attendance eg absent one day a week over a three week period.
After a total of 5 unexplained days in a term, the classroom teacher will inform their team leader who will contact the parents/carers.
If the total number reaches 7 unexplained days in a term, the classroom teacher will inform the Principal who will contact the parents/carers and discuss with them that the next step involves formal notification.
Upon reaching a total of 10 unexplained days in a term, the Principal will issue the parents with a letter. After this time, the Principal will continue to monitor attendance and provide further formal notifications if necessary.
Regularly Late to School
If a child is frequently late to school, the classroom teacher will contact the parents/carers to remind them of the importance of being at school by 9.00 am to maximise learning opportunities and to see if there is anything the school can do to support the family. If late arrivals continue to be an issue, please speak to your team leader who will contact the parents/carers.
For further information please refer to the ACT Education Directorate website to download the Education Act 2004.
Annual Medical Requirements
Each school year, all parents/carers of ACT Government school students are required to complete a Medical Information and Consent Form in relation to their child/ren. This form requests general medical information and provides for parents/carers to consent to first aid treatment for their child/children in line with the First Aid Policy and First Aid General Procedures. This form is used for excursions and local walk activities.
Known Medical Conditions
If your child requires intervention i.e administration of medication or other support the following documents are required (in addition to the Medical Information and Consent Form). All forms are required to be updated annually or if your child's medical requirements change. Please see below for the medical forms.
Asthma
Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Diabetes
- Diabetes Action Plan - Injection
- Diabetes Management Plan - Injection
- Diabetes Action Plan - Pump
- Diabetes Management Plan - Pump
- Known Medical Condition
- Medical Authorisation
Preschool student will also require a: Medical Conditions Risk Minimisation & Communication Plan, to be filled out with the preschool teacher.
Short term, non-ongoing medical issues
The administration of prescribed medication for a short term, non-ongoing medical issue e.g antibiotics for a period on 10 days, must be authorised by written agreement from the student's parent/carer, via the Known Medical Condition & Medication Authorisation and Administration Record and a qualified health professional (a medical prescription is adequate).
Accompanying Adults on excursions / incursions
If you would like to volunteer at the school for excursion and incursions please fill out the Accompanying Adults Medical Form.
Infectious Diseases and Exclusion Periods
Personal hygiene measures such as hand washing, covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, covering weeping sores, not sharing food or drinks and not attending school when ill or suffering from diarrhoea and or vomiting are important means of limiting the transmission of several common infectious conditions.
It is important to arrange for children who are feeling unwell to be cared for at home for their own comfort, health and wellbeing, and for that of other chidlren and our staff.
The ACT Health Regulations 2000 requires children with infectious conditions, and children who have been in contact with some conditions, be excluded from school or preschool for specified periods.
Information about infectious conditions and exclusion periods is available at Infectious Diseases - Outbreak Procedures and Exclusions Period Procedures
There are a variety of transport options for children to commute to and from our school. Walking or riding is the preferred option, as it helps to reduce congestion, increases safety and ensures children arrive invigorated and ready to learn.
The Transport Canberra website has a dedicated section for schools, which highlights some of the transport options available in the ACT. The site includes a range of resources and information about the initiatives being delivered to support active travel and traffic management around schools, including:
- Active travel toolkit
- Active Streets for Schools program
- Part way drop off and collection points
- Pick up and set down guidelines
- Ride or Walk to School program
- School Crossing Supervisor program
- Traffic management around schools
Encouraging children to walk or ride to school is one of the most time efficient ways for children to receive the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. If you need to drive, please drive safely around the school and obey the road rules at all times.
Transport Network
The ACT Government integrated public transport network includes bus and light rail services operating together. Some students will use a single bus route while others may make bus connections or use light rail.
Tips on staying safe on light rail are available from https://www.canberra-metro.com.au/safety
At Franklin School students wear school uniform. It is so much easier to say “Today is a school day, go and find your school clothes!”
Uniforms can be purchased from Working Gear.
We encourage children to be comfortable and to be able to run and jump and skip and hop and they need to do this in clothes that allow them to do this. Children at Franklin also get dirty and dusty and get glue and paint on themselves so hard-wearing easy care clothes suit the work that they need to do. Thongs don’t keep little toes safe, so we don’t encourage thongs at school.
Second Hand Uniform
The P&C Association will accept donated uniforms and unclaimed lost property and will sell these items for a gold coin donation as a school fundraiser. To donate please drop clothing into the school front office.