Our policies and reports

School behaviour support and management plan

Our school has a school behaviour support and management plan (SBSMP). The SBSMP helps us create a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment for all students. It sets clear expectations for student behaviour. This includes how we respond to bullying and cyberbullying. We work together with our school community to shape the plan and review it each year.

School behaviour support and management plan (PDF 690KB)

Digital Devices Policy

The digital device management plan at Wadalba Community School will apply to digital devices, and will occur during all class and break times, whilst students are in activities such as school assemblies, detentions, as well as while students are on school-based excursions.

Students will still be able to carry their phones while travelling to and from school.

Parents/carers and students wishing to apply for an exemption will need to fill in an Exemption Form (PDF 540KB), and submit it to the school.

Digital Device Policy (PDF 550KB)

Family and Students Guide (PDF 1.2MB)

Uniform Policy

The WCS Uniform Policy aligns with the requirements that all students must have the opportunity to participate in the full range of school activities while wearing a school uniform.

WCS Uniform Policy (PDF 40MB)

Numeracy Policy

The Wadalba Community School Numeracy Policy promotes developing students' mathematical skills across all subjects to help them apply numeracy in daily life. Teachers use assessment data and observations to tailor teaching, supported by a dedicated Numeracy Team that provides training and resources. The policy emphasises collaboration, ongoing professional development, and targeted strategies to improve numeracy, with school leaders overseeing implementation and progress.

Numeracy Policy (PDF 210KB)

Literacy Policy

The Wadalba Community School Literacy Policy highlights literacy as essential for student success, involving reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing skills. It promotes explicit, evidence-based teaching across all subjects, with teachers responsible for literacy instruction and assessment. Literacy Teams use data from NAPLAN, PAT, and Check-In Tests to identify needs and guide targeted strategies. Faculties embed literacy skills in their programs, supported by ongoing teacher training and collaboration to improve student outcomes and align with educational goals.

Literacy Policy (PDF 220KB)

Homework Policy

Homework is an important part of education that helps students practice and reinforce classroom learning. It develops skills in time management, information use, study habits, concentration, and self-discipline. Homework also strengthens the connection between home and school, involving parents and caregivers as active partners in their children's education by giving them insight into classroom teaching and student progress.

Homework Policy (PDF 210KB)

Scooter and Bike Riding Policy

Wadalba Community School’s Scooter and Bike Riding Policy promotes safe travel to and from school, encouraging students to wear approved helmets and follow road rules. Bikes, scooters, and skateboards must be securely stored in designated areas and are not to be ridden on school grounds. Parents are responsible for their child’s safety, maintenance of equipment, and ensuring students understand the rules. The school monitors compliance, with breaches potentially resulting in loss of riding privileges.

Scooter and Bike Riding Policy (PDF 480KB)

Enrolment Procedures and Protocols

Wadalba Community School follows the NSW Department of Education’s enrolment rules. If a student lives in the school’s local area, they have the right to enrol at the school. Parents can also apply to enrol their child at another school, but the school must have space and the student must meet the enrolment conditions.

Children can start school if they turn five years old on or before 31 July that year. Children identified as gifted and talented who are at least four years old by 31 January may only enrol under special rules for gifted students.

The school and Department make sure all children are treated fairly when enroling, including children with special needs, to provide the best learning environment for every student.

Enrolment Procedures and Protocols (PDF 470KB)

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. The NSW Department of Education requires all NSW public schools to have an Anti-bullying Plan which details the strategies implemented to reduce student bullying behaviours.

Anti-Bullying Plan (PDF 150KB)

Everybody Matters Plan

Our plan is all about creating a quality learning community through opportunity, innovation and participation.

Everybody Matters Plan (PDF 1.1MB)

Primary: Friendly Schools

Preventing and Responding to Bullying in Wadalba Primary and Support Unit

WCS Friendly School Policy (PDF 480KB)

Friendly Schools: Anti-bullying Policy (PDF 270KB)

Communicating with our School

Our school promotes respectful, clear communication through appropriate channels, supports timely staff engagement, provides a complaints guide, and addresses unacceptable behaviour to ensure a safe, supportive community.

Communicating with our School (PDF 2.44MB)