STUDENT SERVICES

ATTENDANCE

Students should take particular notice of Term Dates. A student’s attendance is expected on all days, and any absence must be notified by a parent or guardian. Students should be at School no later than 8:15 am.

• Medical and dental appointments should be arranged, when it is possible, in out-of-school hours.
• Permission for Special Leave for students must be obtained from Dr John Fry, Dean of Senior Studies, (JohnFry@rggs.qld.edu.au, 49300974). Please email or telephone Dr Fry as early as possible.
• Students who need to attend the Health Centre during the school day must get permission from their teacher during class.

MEAL TOKENS

Day students are welcome to join Boarders for Morning Tea and Lunch. Day students requiring lunches and morning tea are able to purchase tokens in advance from Student Services.

• Morning Tea - $3.00
• Lunch - $5.00

LOCKERS

Lockable lockers are provided for students’ security for their possessions (Years 6 – 12). To ensure this, please keep them locked at all times. Keyed or Combination locks are to be provided by students. If a student forgets their combination or loses their key, Student Services can cut the lock open. Food should not be left in lockers.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost Property is collected and stored at Student Services. Please check for any missing items. If lost items are named they will be returned to the student via Care Mentors. Any unclaimed lost property will be donated at the end of each Term.

NAME BADGES

Students and staff are expected to wear name badges. The first name badge is supplied by the school and replacement name badges are charged to students’ accounts.

SEEING TEACHERS

Students can see teachers through Student Services during morning tea and lunch breaks, when available.

PARENT CONTACT

Parents are invited to contact Student Services at any time to request interviews with teachers and/or the Leadership team regarding pastoral care and/or curriculum issues.

PHONE CALLS HOME

Emergency phone calls home can be made at Student Services.

SIGN IN + SIGN OUT

If a student is late to school or needs to leave school during the day, they must be signed in/out at Student Services. A parent/guardian is required to sign the student out.

STUDENT PLANNERS

All students are allocated a Girls Grammar Student Planner. iI this is lost, a replacement can be obtained and the cost will be charged to the school account.

SUBJECT CHANGES

Students considering changing subject choices should obtain a ‘Subject Change Form’ from Student Services and use it to guide you through the process.

TIMETABLES

Student timetables can be reprinted if they are lost or a subject change has occurred. These details are also available on Student Cafe and Parent Lounge.

MESSAGES TO STUDENTS

Parents can contact Student Services to get urgent messages to students in their classrooms.

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Girls Grammar students can comfortably and confidently speak with a Counsellor about any issues of concern. This can be arranged through Linda Knowles RN at the Health Centre on 07 4930 0929. Students seek counselling to deal with a range of issues. These may include: social relationships, academic progress, behaviour problems, stress, anxiety/depression, bullying issues, anger and family problems, etc.

BUS RUNS

From 2022, Rockhampton Girls Grammar will offer bus services to Gracemere, Yeppoon/Emu Park, North Rockhampton/Parkhurst and South Rockhampton on school days. These are fee based services. Bookings are essential and must be made using the form below. Bus Service Booking Form

RGGS UNIFORM SHOP

Our Uniform Shop is the only supply of uniforms for Girls Grammar. Click here for more information about our Uniform Shop.

TEXTBOOK HIRE SCHEME

Year 7 to 12 benefit from a textbook hire scheme, and Prep to Year 6 have all their stationery and textbooks supplied. Click here for more information.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO WITHDRAW ENROLMENT

Notice of Intention to Withdraw Enrolment form