Parent Information

Parent Information

At Alawa, we believe the parent's role in a child's education is crucial. We welcome any efforts from parents to communicate and get in touch with the school so that we can work together to maximise your child's development at school and beyond.

We have a range of handbooks available, and over time we will be developing our policies which will be endorsed by the School Council. The Parent Prospectus has been prepared by our school as an introduction and to provide information on the operation of Alawa Primary School. The School operates under the auspices of the School Council, established under the Education Act as the governing body of the School.

School Council Members 2024

School council policies:

Code of Conduct

Confidentiality Agreement

Confidentiality Council Policy

Standing Orders Policy

Primary Times

*Staff supervise eating for the first 10 minutes to ensure all children are taking time to eat the lunch provided

Preschool Times

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Monday and Tuesday

• Start 8:30
• Finish 2:50

Wednesday

• Start 8:30
• Finish 11:30

Alawa offers a Defence School Mentor (DSM) Program which provides support to children of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. The program is funded by the Department of Defence through the Defence Members and Family Support (DMFS).

The role of the DSM is to support Defence students and their families to become an integrated member of the school community. A key purpose of the role is to assist in the smooth transition of Defence students from school to school and across different State and Territory education systems. The DSM aims to be a positive role model and support person for the students during their time at Alawa. The DSM raises awareness of the unique needs of Defence families, due to their military lifestyle. They assist to develop and deliver programs and activities for students as well as networking to source necessary resources/programs for families.

The current DSM at Alawa Primary School is Laura Thiele. Due to her own personal experience, Laura has the understanding and empathy for the challenges Defence families can face. She is at Alawa on Wednesdays and Fridays each week. On these days, Laura spends time supporting students in the classrooms, and on the playground at breaktimes. She is available if parents would like to call or email to discuss any concerns that they have for their child/ren.  The DSM relays information, services and events of interest to Defence families in the newsletter each fortnight and via email.

Defence Kids Club operates on a Wednesday lunchtime. Defence children are encouraged to attend and participate in the activity. They are welcome to bring a buddy along. This buddy system promotes the development of friendships in a supportive environment. 

Upon enrolment, please let the school know that you are a Defence family and if your child/ren has any special requirements. This way the DSM can be available to assist your child/ren’s transition to their new school.

Defence School Mentor Flyer

Alawa Primary School After School Care options

The following are possible before and after school care options for students attending Alawa Primary School.

1. Territory Child Care Group

Welcome to Alawa Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care, proudly operated by Territory Child Care Group (TCCG). We offer safe, fun, and inclusive care designed especially for school-aged children.

Our program follows the My Time, Our Place framework, creating engaging play-based activities tailored to your child's interests. Children enjoy a variety of activities like sports, arts, cooking, outdoor adventures, or relaxing with quieter options like reading and drawing.

At Alawa OSHC, building strong, friendly relationships with families and children is important to us. We encourage children to share their ideas and help plan activities, making sure every child feels valued and has a sense of belonging.

Getting started is easy—just call or drop in to meet our friendly team, and we'll arrange an initial visit to show you around. Once you're ready, enrolment is simple with our online forms.

Opening Hours
After School Care: Monday to Friday, school finish – 6:00pm
Vacation Care: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm

Contact Us
Phone: 0474 055 754
Email: alawa.oshc@tccg.org.au

About Territory Child Care Group (TCCG): TCCG is a local, not-for-profit organisation established in 1977, dedicated to delivering quality childcare services across Darwin. Our experienced and caring team is committed to providing the best possible start for every child, in a warm community environment.

2. The Darwin Language Centre (DLC)

Located in Ludmilla offers language classes from children 5 years and older. The Centre will provide a bus/transport where there are 9 or more children from one school attending. The Centre provides a snack and supervision at the Centre for children up to 4pm. Classes are from 4pm – 6pm. Further information can be found on their website.

https://ntschools-dedlcl.libguides.com/dlc/afterschool

3. Brat Pack

Brat Pack provides after-school care and vacation care programs provided at their offsite facility located at Malak Primary School. Information on Brat Pack is available from the School or via their website. Parents should arrange after school care directly with Brat Pack.  

http://thebratpacknt.com.au/

Our volunteers are essential to the program and without them it really could not run. We would like to thank all those involved in the program and those who have helped in the past.

We encourage anyone who would like to take part to contact us at the school: alawa.school@education.nt.gov.au or phone and leave a message with the school office 89977666

To volunteer with your child's farm or kitchen lesson please fill out our online form by clicking on the 'volunteer here' button below. 

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