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Banned Items

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​​The following items are banned at Esk State School:

 

Banned items

Clarification areas

Tattoos

Temporary or permanent are not permitted.

Nail Polish

Includes acrylic and false nails

Arm jewellery: eg bracklets etc

Exceptions: (at owners risk)

Medical alerts

Watches that tell the time only.

Children’s Fitbits

Ear-rings

Exceptions:

Small plain sleepers which sit close to lobe.

Small plain studs (ball/square) size to be fully on lobe. eg. less than 5mm

Rings

If an exception is needed please bring request to the Principal.

Chains/Necklaces/Anklets

etc.

If an exception is needed please bring request to the Principal.  Cultural significance or religious emblems will be recognized.  In this case, a chain or necklace would be required to be not visible, and is worn at the wearer’s own risk.

Knives, Weapons

No knives or weapons of any kind are permitted on school grounds.

This includes: imitation guns or weapons, brass knuckles, flick knives, ballistic knives, sheath knives, push daggers, trench knives, butterfly knives, star knives, butter knives, plastic knives, toy knives, 3D printed knives, fruit knives or craft knives, or any item that can be used as a weapon, for example a chisel or shivvy.

Knives needed for school activities will be provided by the school, and the use of them will be supervised by school staff.

In the event of dress up occasions, processes will be discussed with the children.

Potentially dangerous items

Items that have potential to be dangerous are not permitted on school grounds.

This includes:

  • whips, blades, ropes, chains, blow darts etc.
  • explosives eg. fireworks, flares, sparklers etc.
  • flammable solids or liquids e.g. fire starters, mothballs, lighters, matches.

Toys

Toys are available through the library or the classroom.  Toys are not be brought in from home.  If toys escape from home, then it is at the child’s own risk, and the item may be temporarily removed.

Inappropriate or offensive material

This includes: racist literature, pornography, extremist propaganda, inappropriate images or videos, offensive commentry etc.

Poisons, Alcohol, Drugs or Aerosols

This includes:

  • alcohol of any form
  • drugs, including tabacco
  • aerosol deodorants or cans, including spray paint
  • poisons e.g. weed killer, insecticides

Medication for self administration.

The administration of medications to students by school staff is only considered when a prescribing health practitioner has determined that it is necessary or when there is no other alternative in relation to the treatment of a specific health need. Schools require medical authorisation to administer any medication to students (including over-the-counter medications such as paracetamol or alternative medicines).

Make-up

Blemish concealer applied as required is accepted.

Chewing Gum or Bubble Gum.

Exception: Stimmers for children with ASD.

Digital Devices

Digital Devices are not to be brought into school. 

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are not be used/accessed on school grounds.  As parents will issues mobile phones for a variety of valid reasons, phones are to be handed into the office upon arrival, and collected at the end of the school day. 

 

The removal of any property in a student’s possession may be necessary to promote the caring, safe and supportive learning environment of the school, to maintain and foster mutual respect between all state school staff and students.  The Temporary removal of student property by school staff procedure outlines the processes, conditions and responsibilities for state school principals and school staff when temporarily removing student property.

 

The highlighted items above are explicitly prohibited at Esk State School and will be removed if found in a student’s possession.​


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Last reviewed 13 May 2022
Last updated 13 May 2022