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Bidwill Public School

Bidwill Public School

Grow in understanding

Telephone02 9628 2444

Emailbidwill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rules and policies

Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.

Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.

Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.

Attendance and absences

Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.

In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent and remain in school, employment or training until they turn 17.

For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:

Missing school means your child misses out on vital information and maintaining learning routines. This can result in a loss of confidence and missing out on forming vital friendships.

Attendance is recorded each day. As a parent or caregiver you are responsible for ensuring your child attends school every day, including sports days unless your child:

  • has an unavoidable medical or dental appointment (preferably these should be made after school or during holidays)
  • is required to attend a recognised religious holiday
  • is required to attend an exceptional or urgent family circumstance (such as attending a funeral)
  • is sick, or has an infectious illness.

If you are having difficulty getting your child to attend school regularly, you might like to talk to the school principal or the school counsellor.

If your child has to be absent from school for any reason, including arriving late or leaving early, please either tell your child's teacher or the administration assistant at our school, or explain the reason by phone, email, or written note as soon as possible and within seven days.

School frameworks (school rules)

As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed frameworks for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.

Public School policies 

Emergency procedures policy 

At Bidwill Public School we have the following emergency procedures policy. Download and view emergency procedures (PDF 291.7KB).

Occupational safety and health policy 

At Bidwill Public School we have the following occupational safety and health (OH&S) policy. Download and view OH&S policy (PDF 337.2KB).

Anti racism policy 

At Bidwill Public School is firmly committed to providing an education service which encourages all students to strive for exellence and to fulfil their potential.  Download and view anti racism policy (PDF 172.2KB).

Collection management policy 

At Bidwill Public School we have the following collection management policy. Download and view collection management policy (PDF 194.2KB)

Bidwill Public School Plans and Procedures

Anti-Bullying Plan

Bullying behaviour has three key features. It involves the intentional misuse of power in a relationship. It is ongoing and repeated, and it involves behaviours that can cause harm.

Our school rejects all forms of bullying behaviours, including online (or cyber) bullying by maintaining a commitment to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful learning community that promotes student wellbeing.

Download and view Bidwill Public School's Anti-Bullying Plan 2022.

Digital Devices and Online Services procedure

This procedure provides a consistent framework for the safe, responsible and respectful use of digital devices and online services by students in our school. It sets out the shared responsibilities of school staff, students and parents and carers. It also provides a framework to manage potential risks to student safety and wellbeing. 

Download and view Bidwill Public School's Digital Devices and Online Services procedure.

Bidwill Preschool Policies 

Curriculum policy

At Bidwill Preschool we have the following curriculum policy. Download and view curriculum policy (PDF 85.6KB).

Behaviour policy 

At Bidwill Preschool we encourage students to follow the following behaviour policy. Download and view behaviour policy (PDF 69.1KB).

Illness and accident policy 

At Bidwill Preschool we aim to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all children and staff within the preschool. Download and view Illness and accident policy (PDF 57.6KB)

Nutrition policy 

At Bidwill Preschool we aim to encourage children and families to practise healthy eating habits. Download and view nutrition policy (PDF 58KB)

Sun smart policy 

At Bidwill Preschool we aim to protect children in our care from the damaging effects of the sun. Download and view sun smart policy (PDF 16.4 KB)