Terms & Conditions — Russian Community School ACT (RCSACT)

Introduction

The Russian Community School ACT (RCSACT) was established to provide children and their families with quality Russian-language education and cultural development. Since its foundation, the school has united families in Canberra, creating a warm and supportive community.

RCSACT is a registered member of the ACT Community Language Schools Association. These Terms & Conditions ensure smooth operation of the school and outline the responsibilities of families, staff, and committee members.

By enrolling, families confirm their agreement to follow these Terms & Conditions.

1. Enrolment and Member Area

  • Families must complete the official enrolment form.
  • Once enrolment is confirmed, parents will receive a link and password to access their personal account (member area).
  • The member area is used to pay term fees, view payment history, and access member-only information.

2. School Rules

2.1. Use of Language

  • The school encourages the use of Russian during activities to support children’s language development.
  • Parents are encouraged to use Russian with children and other families during classes.
  • If a child does not yet speak Russian, gentle encouragement is recommended.

2.2. Parental Responsibility

  • Parents/guardians are responsible for their children before and after lessons.
  • During class time, children are supervised by RCSACT teachers.
  • During breaks and outdoor play, children must remain under parental supervision.

2.3. Parent Involvement

  • Parents should encourage children’s independence while respecting the learning environment.
  • Parents may observe classes, but participation is limited unless requested by the teacher.
  • Please avoid unrelated conversations or phone use during lessons.

2.4. Health, Safety and Food

  • Nuts and eggs are prohibited. Parents must notify the school of any allergies or special dietary needs.
  • Each child should bring their own individual snack. Shared food must be clearly labelled if it contains allergens.
  • Children must wash hands before eating and after using the bathroom.
  • If a child or parent is unwell (fever, cough, contagious illness), they must stay home.

2.5. Behaviour Code

As members of the RCSACT community, families agree to:

  • Respect the rights, dignity, and value of every teacher, committee member, child, and family.
  • Communicate politely and respectfully.
  • Respect the diversity of the community.
  • Keep children at home when unwell.

Families must not:

  • Take or share photos/videos of other children without permission.
  • Discipline children who are not their own.
  • Attend under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Smoke on school premises.
  • Use offensive or aggressive behaviour.
  • Allow bullying, harassment, or intimidation.
  • Share personal information about other families.

2.6. Punctuality

  • Please notify the teacher/administrator if you are late.
  • Arriving more than 15 minutes late may disrupt the lesson.
  • Enter the room quietly if arriving during circle time or structured activity.
  • Consistent lateness may affect your child’s participation.

3. Structure of the School Day

3.1. A typical session may include:

  • Learning activities
  • Free play or structured practice
  • Circle time (songs, discussion)
  • Snack time
  • Outdoor games or activities
  • Closing discussion

3.2. Cleaning and Shared Duties

To maintain a safe and friendly environment, families may be included in duties such as:

  • Packing and arranging toys
  • Tidying furniture
  • Washing dishes used for snacks
  • Vacuuming or taking out rubbish

A duty roster is published each term. Families unable to complete their duty must arrange a replacement.

4. Attendance, Payment and Communication

4.1. Fees

  • Fees must be paid for the full term in advance before classes begin.
  • In special cases (e.g., new families joining mid-term), a pro-rata calculation may be applied.
  • Weekly or monthly payments are not available.
  • Fees are non-refundable except in special cases approved by the committee.

4.2. Absences

  • Missed classes are not compensated or rescheduled.
  • No individual lessons are provided in place of absences.

4.3. Communication

  • Official school communication is by email and closed groups (e.g.,Facebook).
  • Families are responsible for checking updates regularly.

4.4. New Students

  • New students are invited to attend one free trial lesson.
  • Continued participation requires full enrolment and payment.

4.5. Events and Celebrations

  • RCSACT organises cultural events (New Year, Easter, performances, etc.) and encourages family participation.
  • Birthday celebrations are possible with prior notice. Cakes must be nut-free and clearly labelled with ingredients.

5. Emergencies

  • In emergencies, call 000.
  • RCSACT keeps up-to-date emergency contact details for each family.
  • Designated committee members are available for urgent matters.

6. Liability

  • RCSACT is run by teachers and volunteers.
  • While all reasonable care is taken, RCSACT is not liable for injury, loss, or damage except where required by law.
  • Parents remain responsible for their children before and after classes.

7. Acceptance of Terms

By enrolling a child in RCSACT, parents/guardians confirm that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.

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