ASSEMBLY

The student led whole school assembly is in the BER Building each Friday afternoon at 2:45pm, where students meet for an Acknowledgement of Country and the National Anthem, followed by general notices and recognition of achievements.

BELL TIMES

The usual bell times are:

9:00am Learning sessions

11:00am Recess

11:30am Learning session

1:30pm Eating Time

1:40pm Lunch Play

2:20pm Learning session

3:20pm Dismissal

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to wear the approved school uniform for all school activities except for nominated casual dress days, or for camps and some excursions. All uniform items are available for purchase at Reicha’s Drapery in Cobden, using your School Saving Bonus.

For more information please refer to the Student Dress Code Policy under the policies tab. 

GRADUATION

Year 6 children participate in a Graduation function at the end of the school year to celebrate the conclusion of their primary schooling. At this event all students are provided with a graduation certificate and some individual achievement accolades are awarded by community groups.

HOUSE TEAMS

There are four house teams to which children are assigned when they are enrolled; Curdie (blue), Silvester (red), George (yellow) and Barreet (green). Senior students are elected to positions of responsibility such as House and Vice Captains.

LUNCH ORDERS

Lunch orders can be handed in to the Bakery directly, or at the school office by 9.15am. A price list can be found on Compass.

NEWSLETTER

A whole school Newsletter is published on Thursday each fortnight. It is available to the school community via our website and the digital link is also posted on Compass. 

NO HAT, NO PLAY’

Cobden Primary School is a ‘Sun Smart’ school. The school follows guidelines relating to the wearing a suitable wide brimmed hat for all outside activities during the specified time.

SCHOOL TERMS

Term dates can be found on the Education website: www.education.vic.gov.au