At Waterford West State School, our daily schedule is designed to maximise learning while providing structured breaks to support student wellbeing, engagement, and focus.
We believe that clear routines help create a calm and predictable learning environment. Our timetable ensures all students have access to extended, uninterrupted teaching blocks in the morning and middle sessions — giving teachers time to deliver high-quality instruction in core learning areas, while supporting every child’s needs.
Supervision Before School
Students are supervised from 8:00am each morning in our two Green Zones:
Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students gather in the Junior Undercover Area
Years 3 to 6 students gather near the Tuckshop Area
Staff are on duty to ensure a safe and calm start to the day. We kindly ask families to ensure students are not dropped off before 8:00am, as supervision is not available prior to this time.
Our Daily Routine
| 8:00am | Supervision begins in designated Green Zones |
| 8:40am | First bell – students move to classrooms, put bags away, and line up |
| 8:45am | Morning Session |
| 9:45am | Munch & Crunch – A short fruit or vegetable break during class |
| 10:45am | Break 1 – Play |
| 11:15am | Break 1 – Eating Time (in year-level eating areas) |
| 11:30am | Middle Session
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| 1:30pm | Break 2 – Play & Eating Combined |
| 2:00pm | Afternoon Session
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| 2:45pm | End of School Day |
Healthy Eating Every Day
Each morning at 9:45am, students enjoy a quick Munch & Crunch break in class. We ask families to pack a small serve of fresh fruit or vegetables each day to help fuel learning and promote healthy habits.