Welcome to Primary School at JSR
Welcome to JSR
Thank you for choosing to join our vibrant learning community. Below you will find key information and helpful links for both parents and students as you begin your journey at JSR.
The information on this page is designed to support a smooth and successful start, offering practical guidance and helpful tips as you prepare for the year ahead. We look forward to welcoming you to our School community and seeing you soon.
Orientation & HeadStart Day
HeadStart Day and Orientation Day are key dates to assist your child's transition to school.
Book a Uniform Fitting
In preparation for the start of the year, the Uniform Shop will hold uniform fittings for new students during November.
Primary Parent Information
Supporting a smooth and successful start to school is important, and JSR offers a practical guide as you prepare for the year ahead.
Learning curriculum
What are the key transition dates at the beginning of the year?
Orientation Mornings:
- Thursday 13 November – 9.00 am to 2.30 pm
- Monday 1 December – 9.00 am-2.30 pm
Headstart morning: Friday 30 January 2026, 8.45am-11.45am
When is the first day of school?
After the Headstart day on Friday 30 January 2026, all students will commence on Monday 1 February, 2027
Please plan your travel to school carefully during this first week, as the traffic around the school is heavier than usual. Staff will be on duty at the pickup points until 3.00pm Monday and 4.00pm Tuesday to Friday.
Please note that the main entrance to the school is not a designated drop-off zone.
What time does school start and finish?
Monday: 8.45am - 2.40pm
Tuesday to Friday: 8.45am - 3.20pm
What to I pack for recessand lunch?
Please send your child to school with morning tea and lunch from home. Packing them in separate containers helps children to understand what they should eat at each break time until they are better able to manage their food for the day.
Drink bottles should contain water. Some parents choose to provide a frozen fruit juice box drink, or equivalent to help keep lunches cool during the day (cordial or other high sugar drinks are not appropriate). Alternatively, you can include a frozen icepack or water bottle to help keep their lunches cool during summer.
Some students prefer a warm lunch in the cooler months and will bring small thermos containers. Please refrain from including lollies, chocolate, or unhealthy high sugar foods or drinks. Fast Foods (McDonald's, Red Rooster, Hungry Jacks, etc) should not be dropped off. These foods are inappropriate for a school day.
JSR is an allergy aware school, and families are asked to support us by not packing nut products in their child’s lunchbox. The Canteen is available for Kindergarten students to order their lunch. Lunch orders need to be placed in the box in your child’s classroom at the beginning of the school day if you are not ordering online via FlexiSchools. Getting online is easy and only takes a few minutes to register. Simply go to www.flexischools.com.au and click Register Now.
