Schools

This website provides information on the Tasmanian education system for parents and carers on all aspects of government schooling, from kindergarten through to college, from starting and leaving ages and how to enrol, to what children learn at school and how you can become involved. Information on services and support for children aged 0-4 years is contained in the Early Learning pages.

The School Life information booklet is a guide designed for parents and carers of students in Tasmanian government schools.

Whether your child is starting school for the first time or continuing on, you’ll find plenty of useful information on everything from assessment and reporting to the curriculum, health and wellbeing and your rights and responsibilities as a parent.

There are also practical tips on things like getting to and from school, medical advice, getting involved in your school community and a list of school term dates.

As a parent you have a vital role to play in supporting your child in their journey through school.

Getting involved in your school community is a great way to show your child that you are interested in, and supportive of, their education and this will help them to thrive at school.

We hope that you find School Life useful and wish you and your child a happy and successful 2012 school year.

School Life: Information for parents and carers about Tasmanian government schools [PDF 1MB]

The topics below provide more detailed information about Tasmanian government school education

Tasmanian government schools Public education, school terms and professional learning days, entering and leaving ages, early years and kindergarten, early entry for gifted children,

Where your child can go to school School directory and eSchool

Accommodation for Students

Curriculum Tasmania and the national curriculum and other education programs offered

Student support Student support staff including support teachers, school psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers and school chaplains can help you and your child to resolve problems

Children with special or additional needs Children with a Disability, English as a Second Language (ESL) Students, Gifted Students, Aboriginal Students

Assessment and reporting While your child is at school you will be updated on their progress through written reports and parent-teacher meetings.

Parent/carer rights and responsibilities When students must attend school, Acceptable reasons for not attending school, When students must not attend school, Unacceptable behaviour and discipline

Parent and guardian legal issues Rights and responsibilities, grievance procedures

Parents getting involved in the school community School associations, parent groups, school canteens

Child care Child care services in Tasmania; Child Care Benefit and Family Assistance

Travelling to school Getting Your Child to School Safely, Walking, Buses, Private Transport

Health and wellbeing Sickness or emergency, When to keep your child home, Allergies, head lice (nits), Medication, Immunisation, School health service, Dental service, Student support, Nutrition, Physical education, Learn to swim, Drug education, use of community facilities

Costs and financial assistance Levies, School uniforms, Excursions and other school activities, Other charges, Financial assistance, Financial assistance for grandparents, Dependent children of temporary visa holders

Awards, prizes and scholarships for students Information about awards, prizes and scholarships that are available to students, including training awards and competitions