Kandos High School Student Information Booklet

The Kandos High School Student Information Booklet is an important guide for new students and their families. It brings together everything you need to know about starting high school at KHS and outlines how we support students to settle in, feel confident, and succeed.

The booklet provides clear information about:

Welcome & School Values

An introduction to Kandos High School, our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) values, Respectful, Responsible and Positive Relationships, and details about our student leadership team. You’ll also find contact information for key staff who support student wellbeing and learning.

Essential School Information

Practical details including:

• School contributions and elective subject fees
• What high school costs and how payments can be made
• Equipment lists for Years 7 to 12
• Uniform guidelines, expectations, and rewards for consistent uniform wear
• School items available for purchase from the office

Student Support & Behaviour Expectations

Comprehensive information about:

• Our behaviour code and expectations
• The Merit Scheme and rewards systems
• The ‘Three Chances’ classroom behaviour support process
• Procedures for managing behaviour, including reteach detentions and support pathways

School Procedures

Key daily operations such as:

• Attendance and lateness procedures
• Supervision and daily schedules
• Sport, canteen, medical procedures, and medication
• Mobile phone and smart device rules (Gate to Gate Off & Away)
• Emergency evacuation routes and safety procedures

Learning Resources & Facilities

An overview of our school library, digital learning tools, classroom expectations, and the Sentral Parent Portal — your central hub for attendance, reports, assessments, and communication.

Health & Safety

Information about:

• Sun safety
• First aid procedures
• Emergency management systems used at KHS

Community & Parent Involvement

Details about how parents and carers can participate in school life, join the P&C, support learning programs, and stay connected.

This booklet ensures students and families have a complete understanding of school life at Kandos High School. It is designed to help every student feel supported, informed, and ready to thrive.