PARENT HANDBOOK
Click here to download the Parent Handbook 2023-2024
This is a very useful document for preparing for the start of school. It includes information about travel to school, uniform and campus catering, plus much more.
See the Parent Handbook for the new timing of the day and the calendar overview.
TRANSPORT
Buses
- KCM conducted a bus run trial last week with school staff / ISPTA members with a view to settling on final pick up times.
- School is negotiating with a view to achieving latest possible times that spaces arrival and has all on site for a 8:05am school start
- Click here to visit the KCM website and apply to join a bus route
Cars
- As part of ESF Island Schools commitment to sustainability and our ongoing effort to reduce the local impact of our operations, we have implemented a mandatory no private-car use policy,
This means that no private cars are allowed to be used for drop-off or pick-up of students.
Public transport an walking
- The number 9 mini bus from Exchange Square runs every 10-20mins to Borrett Road. There are long lines during peak times.
- If walking to Borrett Road the only access on foot is via the Bowen Road staircase, as there are no pavements on the lower parts of Borrett Road. There are walkways down to Kennedy Road from Bowen Road. If you are considering walking to school the PTA pro tip is to practice the route before term starts.
LAPTOPS
Please click here to see laptop information. Find out what to purchase, how to get a discount and what insurance is available.
BOOK LISTS
English book list – texts students need to purchase for ALL YEARS. 2023/24
Year 12 and Year 13 complete Booklist 2023-24
Year 6 into 7 Summer Reading for 2023-24, Optional
ESF APP
The ESF App is an extremely useful communication tool and is used for a number of things including sending messages.
ESF Parent App introduction video
The User guide explains how to download, register and use the App.
For new family joining the school the App will be available after the 4th August following the data transfer.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
ORIENTATION WEEK
Click here to see Orientation Week schedule 2023-24.
STATIONERY PACKS FOR STUDENTS IN YEARs 7-9
Click here to find out what students will collect on the first day and what items they should purchase themselves.
Click here to find out more about Graphic Display Calculators for Mathematics (For Year 9s and above).