At 8:45am, the school bell rings, alerting students that they are welcome to play out in the yard, before the 8:55am bell which signals the commencement of the day with students being welcomed by teachers and moving into their classrooms. Learning commences at 9:00am.
All students benefit immensely from being in the school grounds from 8:45am. This provides students with an opportunity to play and connect with their peers. Furthermore, the importance of being in the classroom ready to learn at 9:00am supports classroom routines and learning.