Dear UPS Families,

As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community.  Communication between our school and our community is critical for us to partner together.

To give our teachers the opportunity to recharge, spend time with their families and bring their best creative selves to work, we are setting clear expectations for when and how they respond to communication outside school operating hours. This means teachers will be unable to reply messages or emails outside of school operating hours.

Rather than multiple channels for communication Seesaw will no longer be available for parent/teacher messaging, however if you need to touch base with the class teacher regarding curriculum and class work, an email can be sent to the teacher between school working hours, 8.30am- 3.30pm. If you child/children are absent from school,leaving early, or there is  a change in after school arrangements  please contact the office as teachers often do not get a chance to check emails throughout the day during teaching. For longer discussions or complex matters, we ask parents and carers to make an appointment to speak to teachers directly, at a time that works best for everyone. 

Teachers will respond to parent and carer queries within 2 school days under normal circumstances

For emergencies, please contact Mrs Missiris- helen.missiris@det.nsw.edu.au. Emergencies include serious student health, safety and wellbeing issues.

Our staff will always stay in touch because open communication is what’s best for your child and their education. We don't want you to stop communicating with your teachers – we still want to hear from you if you have any questions or need to discuss a matter about your child. We know it’s often easier to send emails or messages after work. We will make sure we read and respond in school operating hours

Kind regards

Helen Missiris & Staff