To enrol your child, please visit the ACT Education website and fill out the enrolment form. What should I wear to school?At Franklin School students wear school uniform. It is so much easier to say “Today is a school day, go and find your school clothes!” Uniforms can be purchased from Working Gear.
We encourage children to be comfortable and to be able to run and jump and skip and hop and they need to do this in clothes that allow them to do this. Children at Franklin also get dirty and dusty and get glue and paint on themselves so hard-wearing easy care clothes suit the work that they need to do. Thongs don’t keep little toes safe, so we don’t encourage thongs at school. We also have a swap shop for second hand uniforms in the front office. This is open during school hours and parents/carers can come along and take clothes for a donation or swap with your own items of uniform. How much does it cost for school?Each year the school charges a one-off Voluntary Contribution Fee which contributes to the running of the school. In 2024 this fee will be $120 per child or $200 maximum for a family. There is also a book pack requirement. Book packs can be purchased from Maxim. Please see Our School page, Book Packs & Voluntary Contributions for more information. Anglicare at Franklin SchoolAnglicare at Franklin provide an integrated Preschool Program, before and after school and vacation care. Anglicare are open 7:30am-6:00pm If you would like to have a look at the service, or if you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact our staff on 6142 1117 or via email on franklin@anglicare.com.au. Food at Franklin SchoolChildren eat at set times across the day and we suggest that you provide familiar foods that your child enjoys eating at home. Staff are unable to heat food for children, but you can purchase some fabulous food containers that keep lunches warm if needed. A cooked lunch is available from Anglicare which can be ordered at reception for a cost of $6 or $5 for sandwiches. LinksStarting school in the ACT https://www.education.act.gov.au/school_education/starting_school Resources for parents on literacy and helping your child https://www.alea.edu.au/publicresources/resources-for-parents-and-community Parentlink resources on children starting school For information about child development and concerns about your children https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/childdevelopmentservice/what-we-offer |
