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What is the age cut off for Kindergarten enrolments?
Students commencing Kindergarten must reach the age of 5 on or before 31 March that year. However, as social awareness and emotional maturity varies significantly in these younger years, students will undergo a Kindy Readiness assessment before a Kindergarten enrolment offer is made.
Do I need to be a Christian to attend RJ?
Whilst RJ has a strong Christian culture, it welcomes families from other faiths or non-religious backgrounds. Nevertheless, families are expected to be supportive and respectful of RJ's Christian ethos and the related College Policies and Procedures.
What if my child requires learning support?
RJ has an extensive Learning Support Team which works closely with the teachers to ensure that students are catered for effectively. At times, this may involve additional aide support or tailored learning programs.
Does RJ provide stationery and textbooks?
RJ provides stationery for Kindergarten through to Year 2. Other Year Groups will need to purchase their own stationery and a Stationery List is provided at the beginning of each year.
Textbooks are covered in the Service Charge; these are provided for Junior School students but loaned to Senior School students. Senior School students return the textbooks at year end. When this does not happen, or if a textbook has been damaged, a replacement charge is added to the family's fee account as a new textbook will be ordered by RJ accordingly. Lockers are provided to Senior School students.
Does RJ have any banned foods?
Yes, RJ bans peanuts, peanut butter, Nutella, peanut sauce, nut biscuits, and 'fruit & nut' mixes, as well as any other food product which contains peanuts. Products which have ‘traces of nut or peanuts’ are acceptable.
How do I organise a Lunch Order?
Lunch orders are organised online using MunchMonitor before 8:45am. Simply click on the MunchMonitor quick-link, refer to the "Munchmonitor Instructions" and once you have setup your account, you can view the menu and place your child's order up to four weeks in advance. Manual lunch orders are not accepted nor should the Canteen be contacted after 8:45am for a "late" order as staff are busy preparing and/or serving.
What happens on Sports Day?
In Junior School, Years 3 to 6 typically have Sport on Wednesdays. Junior School students can wear their Sports Uniform, including joggers, for the whole day. Where Sport is on another day (as directed by the class teacher), students wear School Uniform and bring joggers in their bag.
In Senior School, students wear their Sports Uniform on Tuesdays for the whole day, including joggers. For timetabled PE lessons on other days, the Sports Uniform is brought in their bag, including joggers.
Does RJ have a "no hat, no play"policy?
Yes, in Junior School, hats are required when playing outside all year round. Senior School students are required to wear hats during Terms 1 and 4. It is optional for Senior School students to wear hats in Terms 2 and 3. Hats can be purchased from Lowes and the relevant Junior or Senior School Reception.
Does the College hold Student Accident Insurance?
Yes, our enrolled students are covered by complimentary 24/7 Platinum Student Accident Insurance which provides financial benefits to students and their families in the event of accidental injury. Typically, medical expenses that do not fall under Medicare are likely to be covered.
RJ also carries Ambulance Insurance for enrolled students injured during a College activity in NSW.
Please refer below to the Accident Insurance Fact Sheet for more information.
What is the Richard Johnson Anglican College (Edumate) App?
The RJ App is the main tool for College communication and can be used in conjunction with the Edumate Parent Portal. Parents must download the App from the relevant store and ensure that notifications are turned on. The same login/password details for Edumate apply. It can be used to confirm absences, give permission for events, and receive 'broadcasts' from the College. it also provides access to calendars, events, reports, and so on. New families will receive their login days 14 days before their child's first day.
What is the Edumate Parent Portal?
This Portal allows parents to update their details, check and pay their College fee account (including setting up a formal direct debit). Parents can also confirm absences and review any Tokens, Detentions, assignment and test results, Senior School assessments, etc. Usernames are the parent's personal email as recorded on Edumate. A temporary password is emailed to the relevant parents when a family is first enrolled (14 days prior). Passwords can be reset by clicking on the "Can't Login" button on the Edumate portal which will cause a temporary password to be reissued via the personal email address listed on the system. Authentication via your mobile phone number ensures security. Please ensure your email and mobile details are always correct. Unfortunately, this Portal is not well optimised for phones and tablets.
RJ strongly emphasises the importance of keeping contact details up to date. There have been times where a student has become unwell or injured and our College has not been able to contact parents as the number/s listed have been disconnected or unanswered.
