Question 1

ATTENDANCE

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

LOCKERS

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

LOST PROPERTY

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

NAME BADGES

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

SEEING TEACHERS

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

PARENT CONTACT

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

PHONE CALLS HOME

Accepted Answer

Emergency phone calls home can be made at Student Services.

Question 8

SIGN IN + SIGN OUT

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

STUDENT PLANNERS

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

SUBJECT CHANGES

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

TIMETABLES

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

MESSAGES TO STUDENTS

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

BUS RUNS

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

RGGS UNIFORM SHOP

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

TEXTBOOK HIRE SCHEME

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO WITHDRAW ENROLMENT

Accepted Answer

Notice of Intention to Withdraw Enrolment form

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