Assembly dates/times can be found on the term planner – attached below. Assemblies commence at 2:15pm sharp and usually go until the end of the school day. This year please do not send all staff if it is not necessary. Discuss in your class team what this may look like. Yesterday was a bit of a practise run and you may already be able to work out how many staff are needed. Staff can remain in classes to pack up, prep, plan etc.

After the first assembly, PL will be organised during assembly times and a timetable will be put out so you can work out with your class who can stay back from assembly and attend PL – if it is relevant for you. Things like SEQTA refreshers, PODD refreshers, boardmaker, literacy etc. will be some of things of the list.

Assembly is to be a positive experience for students. If students become distressed during assembly, or it is unlikely they are able to attend for a whole assembly please make a plan so the student can leave when they become too overwhelmed. This may look like sitting at the back of assembly, or by the staff room etc.

It is also important to leave space for a walkway at each side of the undercover area. It is also preferred if all staff are seated during the entirety of assembly and refrain from talking to each other.