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No. 5 – Term 1: 5 April 2017 Kinross College: 9306 6000
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2017 April
7 Last Day Term 1 24 Pupil Free Day 25 Public Holiday (ANZAC Day) 26 First day of Term 2 – (Students commence) 26 ANZAC Assembly (time to be confirmed)
May 1 P & C meeting - 7:00pm Board Room, Administration
9 – 12 NAPLAN Testing Years 7 & 9 29 School Board Meeting – 6:30pm Board Room, Administration
June 6 – 9 Semester 1 Exams
12 P & C meeting - 7:00pm Board Room, Administration 28 Semester 1 Reporting – Parent Teacher interviews 30 Last Day Term 2
July 2017 17 First day of Term 3 – (Students commence)
August 28 – 1 Sep Yr 10 OLNA Testing – Round 2
September 21 Last Day Term 3 22 Pupil Free Day
October 9 First day of Term 4 – (Students commence)
November 21 - 24 Semester 2 Exams (Please note this has moved from 7-10 Nov)
December 2017 14 Last Day Term 4, 2017 15 Pupil Free Day
COMING SOON
We are currently in the process of building and adding to a new section on the College website ‘Senior Schooling’. We hope to have this ready by the end of this week so that over the holiday period you may find it useful to access this information which will include a link to a fabulous resource: myfutures which will allow your child to explore their personal strengths and interests and then relates these to possible work and career options. ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Regular school attendance is critical to student learning and well-being. It is a core rule in our public schools that all students ‘attend school every school day, unless they are legally excused, and be in class on time and prepared to learn.' Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic and social/emotional success starting as early as kindergarten and continuing through to secondary school.
Parents/caregivers play a key role in making sure students get to school – we realise some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances. However, we also know that when students miss too much school— regardless of the reason – it can cause them to fall behind academically and can often have a social impact. A student is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent—which means missing 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year.
What does the research say?
• By Year 6, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk of not completing secondary schooling (graduating). With data predicting that the higher the absence rate the earlier they will exit the school system.
• By the end of Year 9 good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than grades on their school report, NAPLAN results or any other test scores.
• Students who have good attendance at school are far more likely to be not only more successful at school but in life generally.
As a parent/caregiver the best things you can do is:
• Ensure your adolescent child is getting enough sleep and is not constantly wired into either gaming or social media, especially later in the evening.
• Hold a firm stance regarding the importance of being at school. Adolescents can be supreme masters in wearing down a parent’s resilience at times! Hold strong in the knowledge that every day at school does matter.
• Plan family vacations to occur exclusively in the school holiday periods • Organise wherever possible for appointments to occur out of school hours
Yours sincerely
Dale Beaton Principal
PUPIL FREE DAYS 2017 Please note that Pupil Free Days for Kinross College remain as previously advised from the start of the year in the ‘Dates for your diary’ section above and can also be found on the College website calendar.
MESSAGE FROM KINROSS PRIMARY
Kinross Primary School would like to ask parents to remind all Kinross College students to walk around the perimeter of Kinross Primary School unless dropping their siblings at class.
UNIFORM Please remember: only Kinross College uniform items, as purchased from the College uniform supplier, are allowed at the College. With the colder weather approaching please make sure your child has the correct jumper/jacket to wear while on College grounds. The same message is applicable to those students wearing non-uniform shorts. We will continue to push the standard of dress, as requested by parents, and we appreciate your assistance and support in this matter. Students found wearing non-uniform items of clothing will be referred to Student Services and/or an Associate Principal. Contact home will be made either by phone, email or letter. Any family experiencing hardship can make contact with the College to discuss.
NEW KINROSS WINTER JACKET AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW We have just heard that the uniform shop now has a set of sizing jackets in stock for you to order. We have also been informed that the jackets, in all sizes, may be available to purchase, off-the-shelf, from the start of next term. As this is a popular item we expect this stock to sell quickly and encourage you to order now to avoid any disappointment.
This jacket is water resistant, warm, wind proof and made from a ‘soft shell’ fabric. This jacket is priced at $79. In addition, students can use this jacket as their leavers jacket in Year 10 – students will be able to hand back their jacket (at the end of Year 9) for leavers embroidery for Year 10. The bomber jacket is also available at the lower price of $51.
UNIFORM CONCEPTS CLOSED THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Uniform Concepts will be closed for the first week of the school holidays, from Monday 10 April and will re-open on Tuesday 18 April. They will also be closed on Tuesday 25 April for the ANZAC Day public holiday. Uniform Concepts: 5/7 Delage Street, Joondalup, WA 6027 Tel: 9270 4660 Email: [email protected] Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (Thursday 6pm) Saturday 9am – 1pm
CAFÉ – ‘ORDERS ONLY’ ON LAST DAY OF TERM
Please note that on the last day of Term, students wishing to purchase food for lunch from the College Café will need to place an order by the end of recess that day. No counter purchases available at lunch time on Friday 7 April. Please note this is normally the case on the last day of each Term. Thank you.
FORTE SCHOOL OF MUSIC There are still places available for students to enrol in the Forte School of Music instrument lessons. Vocals, drums, guitar/bass and piano have available spots for students in all year groups.
PAYMENT OF CHARGES & CONTRIBUTIONS
The College would like to thank and acknowledge all families who have already paid or made arrangements to pay. These funds are essential and have a direct and positive impact on all curriculum and programs run at the College. For families who have not yet paid, please be aware that all compulsory charges (Electives, Mathletics, Workbooks and TAG folder) are now due for immediate payment. If you wish to confirm the amount outstanding, please contact the Finance Assistant. [email protected].
Voluntary contributions are now due. Parents / Caregivers with students in Years 7 to 10, who are holders of a Centrelink card, may be eligible to make a Secondary Assistance Claim to pay these voluntary contributions. The closing date to lodge a claim is the last day of Term 1, Friday 7 April 2017.
The Finance Assistant is available to receive payments Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 12:00pm and Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm. Families also have the option of making payments via phone with credit card. Cash or cheque payments may be left in the secure payment drop box located in the front office.
Direct Deposit (EFT) payments can be made into the following account:
Account Name: Kinross College BSB: 016338 Account No.: 199317362
If paying by Direct Deposit, please ensure that you include the student surname and initial in the payment description. An email advising payment can be sent to [email protected].
If you would like to enter into a Payment Plan Agreement or have any queries, please contact Donna Olsen, Finance Assistant on 9306 6000 or via email at [email protected].
YEAR 9 INCURSIONS
The College has booked two guest presenters for our Year 9 students - please read the following information and contact Mrs Downer, Year 9 Coordinator, via email: [email protected] if you do not want your child to be part of these presentations.
Tuesday 16 May during Sessions 4 and 5: Kinross College has booked Jade and Tristan Lewis to present the ‘Just Say No’ program to all our Year 9 students. Just Say No is a 40-60 minute drug prevention presentation designed specifically for school students. It is a responsible and powerful drug and alcohol awareness and prevention presentation that educates
youth about the real dangers and consequences of drug use and then equipping them with alternative ways to live a drug free, fulfilled and motivated life in a world full of temptations.
The main features of the program include educating students in understanding the drug and alcohol culture, learning the 3 stages of addictions and being aware of how quickly the stages progress. Motivating the students to make positive choices, especially in the face of peer pressure. Students will be presented with the truthful and honest facts about drugs and alcohol and be equipped with practical ways to say no to risk taking situations. Specific skills covered will include equipping students with a personal self-analysis system to determine if they are at risk.
This is a fresh message of hope to young people who are seeing an increasing rate of drug experimentation, addiction, crime and violence. Students will view this presentation in their Mentor Groups. To date the Just Say No message has been presented to over 100,000 school students across Australia.
COMMUNICATIONS HOME - IMPORTANT
As you will be aware, general College news and information is currently emailed home and sent via ‘tiqbiz’ notifications. As of Term 2 we will no longer be sending the general news by email – we will only use tiqbiz. Parents have given very positive feedback in regard to tiqbiz and now feel better informed about what is happening at College than ever before. Please see instructions on how to register below. E bulletins and some general news will be posted onto the College website under the News’ tab.
You may or may not be aware that Teaching staff at the College use a separate system to communicate directly with parents either on an individual basis or to class/year groups. This is delivered by email and could be relating to academic performance, assignment submission, social and emotional welfare or anything else that a teacher may need to communicate to you about your child.
Now that the College has moved to sending school reports home via email, it’s so important to ensure you receive and check email from the College.
To ensure you are receiving all important communications from the College please: Ensure the ‘@education.wa.edu.au’ domain is marked as a safe sender. (So that mail does not end up in
your junk inbox). Register with tiqbiz – as of Term 2 we will no longer be sending the general news by email as well as
tiqbiz – we will only use tiqbiz. Update your email address with the College if and when there is any change. Check your junk mail and if you find College emails – right click on them to ‘mark sender as safe’ or
move them into your inbox.
THE NEW tiqbiz SCHOOL APP IS WORKING REALLY WELL – KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH ALL OUR LATEST NEWS - REGISTER TODAY! – IT’S FREE!
Even if you don’t have a smart phone or tablet – you can register online from a PC to receive all information as emails (Follow: web.tiqbiz.com) then: register and request to ‘receive notifications as emails’. This way you can be up-to-date with all the latest College news and reminders. Did you know you can scroll from left to right to access different quick links which include:
• Absence (a form to submit your child’s absence) • Canteen Menu • Contact (a form to make contact with the College admin) • Facebook • School handbook • School Interviews (link to the parent evening bookings) • Staff emails • Uniform list • Website
EXTERNAL NOTICES FOLLOW:
THE CITY OF JOONDALUP YOUTH SERVICES team are running multiple events and activities over the April school holidays for 11-18 year olds. Activities include Adventure World, horse riding, music comps and art workshops, Moore River sand boarding & waterslides, Darklight, cooking, wheelchair basketball, gaming and heaps more.
Click on the picture on the left to visit y-lounge.com.au and register now as spots are filling up fast! More Information If you require further information about the City’s youth programs and events or for assistance with your bookings, please: • Sign up to receive the monthly y-lounge e-newsletter • Email [email protected] • Like the COJ Youth Services facebook page • Visit y-lounge.com.au • Phone 9400 4228
THE CITY OF JOONDALUP ANNUAL DEFEAT THE BEAT COMPETITION is on again! Local artists will battle it out to be named winner of the 2017 Defeat the Beat competition, the event will be held at Bar 120 on Friday 7 April 2017. Young people are invited to support their peers, enjoy a safe night out and see if they’re up for the challenge to compete in next year’s competition! This event is strictly for 13-17 year olds. Defeat the Beat Bar 120 - Hillarys Boat Harbour - 6.00pm - 10.00pm $10.00 ticketed event This years’ finalists are: Clockwork Prince, Farraday's Cage, Georga Raath, Pacific, Sophie Hart and Toby Jonah.
Defeat the Beat is a fully supervised drug, alcohol and smoke free event organised by the City of Joondalup Youth Services and bag searches will be conducted at the door. There will be no pass outs. Occasionally changes to the line-up and/or program times occur that are out of the organisers control. The City reserves the right to change the line-up or program times without prior notification. For more information and tickets visit the City of Joondalup Youth Services Facebook page or call 9400 4223.
