Frequently Asked Questions

​​Absence:  If your child is absent from school, please report their absence using the BCE Connect App tile or via the Parent Portal Absences tile. You can also send an email to pyeronga@bne.catholic.edu.au or call the school on 38482779.  Absences over 10 school days but under 100 school days require a form to be submitted, please see the office or the Parent Portal.​


Bicycles/Scooters:  Children are encouraged to ride bikes and scooters to and from school. Many children live a close distance from school.  If your child rides a bike or scooter to school, then the bike is to be walked into the school grounds and parked in the bike rack behind the Chapel.  When departing school, the children must walk their bike or scooter to the footpath and then commence riding safely home.


Dance Fever:   DanceFever is an external provider who conduct different physical activities with the students during the year, this maybe include gymnastics, dance and ballroom dancing.  All children participate in these lessons.  The lessons teach children the skills and social interaction.



Lost Property:  Please make every effort to keep all your child’s clothing and belongings clearly named. Named items are returned to the owner.  No collection of Lost Property is kept at St Sebastian’s.  Unmarked/unclaimed items are given to the second-hand clothing pool or St Vincent de Paul at the discretion of the principal.


Outside Schools Hours Care (3848 2500):  click ​here


Road Safety:  Parents are requested to observe road safety rules when dropping off or picking up their   children and it is imperative that you adhere to the rules associated with the two-minute drop-off / pick-up zone in Rome St North.  A crossing supervisor ensures safe crossing of children in Kadumba St and a teacher supervises the safe crossing of Rome St North after school.