Railton's canteen day is Wednesday.

Please make sure your orders are in by 9:30am.  You can either order on the QKR app or at the office.

Order (and pay) for school lunches for up to two weeks in advance from your Smart device.      QKR Set Up Instructions

When logging on to QKR for the 1st time each year you will be asked to enter your child's year level and home group.  It is important that you add both of these details and not just home group.

Edsmart (DECYP Communication Platform)

Sheffield School is switching to using digital communications through EdSmart.

EdSmart is a secure online platform used by schools across Australia. DECYP schools, including Sheffield, are currently using it for Broadcast messages and student absence notifications.

We have switched to Edsmart to make communicating with parents/carers easier and timelier. We currently use Edsmart to send digital broadcasts and student absence notifications and in the near future this will include excursion consent forms, major excursion forms and hopefully by next year, validation forms.

When you reply to the absence notification, EdSmart will automatically update your child's absence record. This will save time and lesson the need for as many follow up phone calls or letters for unexplained absences. When notifying us of your child's absence, please ensure you select the correct dates.  

 How it works:

• For a Broadcast message, you will receive an SMS message or an email. These messages are general notices and do not need to be replied to.
• For Parent Slips, you will receive an SMS or email notification with a link to click. This opens to a secure web page where you can complete the form.
• Any data you submit in the forms is stored safely with EdSmart and is only visible to authorised school staff.

 Why are we switching?

• It makes it easier for families to receive and respond to forms.
• It helps reduce the number of paper forms we need to send home.
• EdSmart helps reduce the time and effort required by staff to manage communications.

 What else do I need to know?

• Communication from EdSmart can only be sent to the primary parent/carer contact at this stage.
• If you are not the primary contact but would like to receive a copy of a form or provide consent individually, please contact the school office.
• If you would prefer a paper form, please contact the school office.
• If you need to update your mobile phone number or email address, please contact the school office.

We appreciate your support with this new communication method. If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us.  

Every School Day Matters

Every day counts, as regular attendance helps students to:

• develop a sense of belonging
• develop and maintain friendships
• be more engaged at school
• progress with their learning
• be more aware of career and life options.

Supporting positive school attendance is a shared responsibility - everyone has a role.

Parents and carers can help foster positive attendance habits by:

• helping their child learn the importance of punctuality and routine
• ensuring their child arrives on time from the start of the school day, ready to participate in learning
• reducing disruption to learning where possible, by planning any necessary appointments outside of school time
• promptly communicating any absence to the school (within 7 days of the first day of any absence)
• working with the school to encourage and support regular attendance.

Healthy Lunchboxes for Happy Learners

Creating a nutritious lunchbox helps children stay focused, energised, and ready to learn.  A balanced lunch should include foods from the five core food gorups:  fruits, vegatables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy.  A great example is a wholegrain sandwhcih with lean meat or cheese, carrot sticks, a piece of fruit and yoghurt.  Water is the best drink - skip sugary juices and soft drinks.

Healthy lunch boxes support physical growth and mental wellbeing.  Schools encourage "green" choices - food low in sugar, salt and saturated fats.  Involing children in lunch prep can make them more excited to eat well.  Try planning lunches together on weekends and using reusable containers to reduce wast.

Let's work together to build lifelong healthy habits - one lunch box at a time!

Youth, Family and Community Connections (YFCC)

Youth, Family and Community Connections (YFCC) is currently seeking nominations for the 2025 Inspiring Youth Awards, an annual event that celebrates exceptional young people aged 13–18 from the North West Coast of Tasmania who make a real difference in their communities—often without recognition.