A College of the Uniting Church in Australia

Tranby College Handbook

2009

Information for Parents & Students

Policies & Practices at

Tranby College for 2009

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TRANBY COLLEGE Mission Statement

Tranby College is building an accessible and inclusive community

in which students are educated to discover and realise the excellence within themselves.

Within the values and ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia, it

is developing people of conscience who play a responsible role in creating sustainable compassionate communities.

Tranby College Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, We give you thanks for new beginnings

and for the opportunities which Tranby offers us. We seek your guidance

as we learn to trust You for our hopes and dreams. Help us to nurture new friendships,

to be ready to accept differences, to recognise each other’s gifts and talents,

and to work together for the common good. As we pray, live and learn,

May Your love unite our families And may our College be a visible witness

to Your love in our community. In Jesus’ name we pray.

Amen

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2009 CALENDAR

COLLEGE OFFICE HOURS 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday

Reception: 9524 2424 Junior School Office: 9523 3133 Middle School Office 9523 3101 Senior School Office: 9523 3114

The Symbols of Tranby

TERM ONE Students Commence Tuesday 3rd February Labour Day Public Holiday Monday 2nd March Students Last Day of Term 1 Thursday 9th April

TERM TWO Staff Day Tuesday 28th April Students Commence Wednesday 29th April Foundation Day Holiday Monday 1st June Students Last Day of Term 2 Friday 3rd July

TERM THREE Staff Day Monday 20th July Staff Day Tuesday 21st July Students Commence Wednesday 22nd July Mid Term Break Monday 24th August Tranby Day Friday 11th September Students Last Day of Term 3 Friday 25th September

TERM FOUR Staff Day Monday 12th October Students Commence Tuesday 13th October College Presentation Assemblies Tuesday 8th December Students Last Day of Term 4 Tuesday 8th December Year 12 Leavers Dinner Thursday 10th December

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES IN FAMILY INFORMATION Parents are asked to notify the College Office promptly of any changes of address, telephone number (home, business and mobile) or any other relevant family details. It is imperative that the College has a current emergency contact number on each student's record.

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS(any changes will be notified via newsletter & College website)

Monday & Friday 8am – 10am Tuesday & Wednesday 2pm – 3.45pm Thursday CLOSED

Tranby College

Postal Address: PO Box 2186 Telephone: (08) 9524 2424 Rockingham DC WA 6967

Address: 17 Tranby Drive Fax: (08) 9524 2428 Baldivis WA 6171 Email: tranby@tranby.wa.edu.au Web site: www.tranby.wa.edu.au

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The Symbols of Tranby

Uniting Church Logo Tranby College Crest

Tranby College is a college of the Uniting Church of Australia. The logo of the UCA has been demonstrated to be one of the most recognised logos in Australia. It tells us a lot about the ethos of the school. The round shape represents the world and it is coloured black because there is still evil and uncertainty in our world. However, the wide U at the bottom represents both the U of the Uniting Church and the partial illumination of the world. The illumination has come from the message of the empty cross that is in the centre of the world. The stylised dove represents both peace and the flames of the Holy Spirit and reaffirms that Jesus Christ is the light of the world. The College crest represents the sailing ship after which the school was named. The Tranby left Hull in England 9th September 1829 with 37 passengers and a farmyard of stock. She arrived in the Swan River Colony on 3rd February, 1830, and after a delay during which a number of people moved on to other colonies, farming land was granted to some of the families. Notable amongst these were the Hardeys who settled in Maylands and the Clarksons who took up land in the Avon River. Both these families were Methodists and joined several others who were already in the Colony to form the first Methodist Church. The motto of the College is "Uniting in Faith and Service". It signifies that the members of the College community are uniting in faith and service to one God, and are doing so in a Uniting Church manner. The most fundamental way in which we demonstrate faith and service is in our relationship to each other. The College colours are mid blue, rust and oatmeal, reminiscent of ocean, settler hardship and farming. The Tranby College Prayer and Mission Statement are printed at the start of this handbook. The Prayer was written by Tranby students and staff in preparation for the Official Opening on 18 May 1997. The Tranby Mission Statement was adopted by the Tranby College Council at the end of 1998. The document was developed in consultation with the staff and parents of the College and is designed to be the basis of all the activities of the College.

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TRANBY COLLEGE

2009

Student Prefects

School Captain

James Chisholm

House Captains

Bilu Dominic Gee & Cai Hill Budjar Kathryn Luff & Daniel Rubick Karla Tahlia Renouf Marra Joanne Maitland & Samuel Roberts

Colours Captains

Arts Ben Leeming & Shannon Parker Curriculum Margaret-Rose Zanotti Service Sophia De Caprio & Lauren Moorhouse Sport Josh Stolton & Samantha Willmott Publications Captains Jaide Dennis & Courtney Rogers

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Relationship Between Council and Parents

An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Council and parents at Tranby College.

Parents can expect that the Council will:

1. develop the mission, vision and goals of the College in

accordance with the ethos of the Uniting Church; 2. provide facilities in which learning can take place effectively;

3. set the fees at a level which will balance the need to provide for effective learning with the ability of parents to pay;

4. ensure the principal appointed will manage the school within the mission and goals of the College;

5. be diligent in the careful oversight of the management of the school;

6. ensure all appropriate policies and procedures for effective management are in place;

7. ensure appropriate policies and procedures to deal with difficulties, problems and grievances are in place and accessible to parents;

8. share with the parents the annual report of the College to the WA Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia.

The Council believes that parents, having chosen to send their children to Tranby, will:

1. support the mission and goals of the school to the best of their

ability; 2. recognise that Tranby College is a school of the Uniting Church

and be prepared to support the Uniting Church ethos of the school;

3. appreciate the different roles and responsibilities of council, principal, staff, parents and children;

4. work together with the staff and the school for the good of the children;

5. support their children by participating in school functions; 6. work together for the benefit of the school and the students by:

building a sense of community with other parents being ambassadors for the school in the wider community working together to improve and extend the built

environment of the school.

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INDEX Page Symbols of Tranby ……………………………………………………………. 4 2009 Student Leaders ………………………………………………………… 5 Relationship between Council and Parents ………………………………………. 6 INDEX …………………………………………………………………………... 7 SECTION 1:

PART A: PERSONNEL

A.1 The Tranby College Council ………………………………………….. 9 A.2 The Tranby College Staff List………………………………………….. 10 A.3 Tranby College Childcare Centre …………………………………….. 13

PART B: ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

B.1 Business Arrangements ……………………………………………… 14 B.2 Before and After School Arrangements ………………………..…… 17 B.3 Student Attendance & Absences ……………………………….…… 17 B.4 Tranby College Buses …………………………………………………. 18 B.5 Traffic Movement and Parking in the School…………………….. 18 B.6 Medical Information …………………………………………………… 18 B.7 Visitors ………………………………………………………………….. 19 B.8 Canteen …………………………………………………………………. 19 B.9 Students Textbooks & Stationary (Booklists) …………………… 20 B.10 Dogs on the school grounds ………………………………………… 20 B.11 School Term Dates …………………………………………………… 20

PART C: LINKS BETWEEN SCHOOL & HOME C.1 Communication Between School and Home …………………… 21 C.2 The College Magazine "The Tranby Times" ..………….………… 22 C.3 School Assemblies .…………………………….……………………… 22 C.4 Tranby Day ……………………………………………………………. 22 C.5 Messages from Home ………………………………………………… 22 C.6 Mobile Phones ………………………………………………………… 22 C.7 College Presentation Assemblies .………………………………………….. 22 C.8 The Parents & Friends Association ...……………………………. 23

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PART D: LEARNING & TEACHING

D.1 Curriculum ………………………………………………………….. 24 D.2 Co-curricular Activities .……………………………………...…… 24 D.3 Camps & Excursions ………………………………………………. 25 D.4 The Library ………………………………………..………………... 25 D.5 Computer Use ………………………………………….………….. 25 D.6 Electronic Devices, Mobile Phones and Other Items from Home .. 25 D.7 Instrumental Music Tuition ……………………….………….. 26 D.8 Homework ..……………………………………………..………… 26 D.9 Assessment and Reporting …………………………………….. 26 D.10 The House System ………………………………………………… 27 D.11 College Colours ………………………………………………….. 28

PART E: PASTORAL CARE POLICY (including behaviour management and discipline) …. 29

PART F: UNIFORM POLICY & GUIDELINES .......... 35

F.1 The Tranby College Uniform Policy ..………………………………... 35 F.2 Uniform Guidelines ..…………………………………………………... 36 F.3 Items of Uniform - Kindergarten & Pre-primary …………… 37 Junior School (Years 1 – 6) …………….. 38 Secondary School (Years 7 – 12) ……….. 40 F.4 Uniform Shop …..……………….…………………………………… 41 F.5 Non-Uniform Days Guidelines .…………………….………………. 41

SECTION 2:

Junior School .………………………………………………………………… 42

SECTION 3:

Middle School ….……………………………………………………………..… 57

SECTION 4:

Senior School …………………………………………………………………... 63 Privacy Information ……………………………………………………….. 69

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PERSONNEL

A.1 The Tranby College Council Tranby College is an independent school which operates under the auspices of the Uniting Church in Australia, Western Australian Synod. The management of Tranby is vested in the Tranby College Council. The Council sets policy and delegates to the Principal responsibility for the management of the College. In this role the Principal receives advice on financial matters by the College Business Manager and on educational matters by the Heads of the Junior, Middle and Secondary Schools.

The Chairperson of the College Council is appointed by the Synod. Seven members are appointed by Synod, three by the Rockingham Parish of the UCA and two by the Tranby College Parents' and Friends' Association.

The Council Committees are Finance & Property, Childcare, Governance and Education. Opportunities are provided for parents and staff to be members of these committees. Expressions of interest are called for from time to time. The College Council reports to the annual Synod of the Uniting Church of Australia (WA) and to the Tranby College Parents and Friends Association at their Annual General Meeting in October. 2009 College Council Members: CHAIRPERSON: Revd Alan Jeffrey MEMBERS: Mr Simon Cartwright Parent

Mr Aussie Crothers Rockingham Congregation Professor Barry Down Elected by Synod Mrs Julie Dunn Elected by Synod Mrs Alison Gibson Elected by Synod Revd Frances Hadfield Rockingham Congregation Mrs Penny Hoffman Elected by Synod Mr Mark Newton Elected by Synod Mrs Jodie Pudney Elected by Synod Mrs Jill Williams Elected by Synod

PART A:

SECTION 1:

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A.2 Tranby College Staff List 2009: Jo Bednall Principal BSc; Dip Ed; B Ed Business Administration & Services Telephone: 9524 2424 Jeanette Buonocore Business Manager Samantha Veenhuizen Finance Manager Pietro Buonocore Property Manager Christine Calver Principal’s Secretary Cathrina Stockil Finance Administration Anne Woodgate Finance Administration Faye Capewell Reception Gael McLean Nurse-Health Centre (Monday – Thursday) Zoe Finch Nurse-Health Centre (Friday) Roxanne Bowen Canteen Manager Michelle Mitchell Canteen Assistant Julie Graham Uniform Shop Janet Simcock Uniform Shop Ian Russell Grounds person IT Support Telephone: 9523 3116 Derry Smith IT Manager Shane Tungate IT Technician Student Services Telephone: 9524 2424 Audrey Klein Head of Student Services Dip H.Ec; Dip T; B Ed Kay Longden Coordinator Learning

Support & Extension Dip T; Grad Dip Spec Ed

Library Telephone: 9523 3109 Virginia Abercromby Teacher/Librarian K - 12 B Ed (Sec Ed); B Ed Lib St Donna Hatton Library Assistant Louise Koch Library Assistant Junior School Telephone: 9523 3133 Graham Badge Head of Junior School M Ed; Grad Dip Ed PE; Dip Ed Wendy O’Dea Junior School Administration & Enrolments Lynne Suter Kindergarten B Ed (Early Childhood Studies) Sherree Heeney Education Assistant – KG Nicole Plackett Education Assistant – KG Tracey Blaszkow Pre Prim; K – 2 Team Leader B Ed; BA (Education) Amanda Slobe Pre Primary – Friday only Angie Back Education Assistant – PP Lisa Mason Pre Primary BA & B Ed Janet Beermier Education Assistant – PP Debbie Thickett Year 1 B Ed Jennifer Reilly Year 1 B Ed (Early Childhood Studies) Christine Russell Education Assistant – Year 1 Samantha Joseph Year 2 B Ed Melissa Smith Year 2 B Ed (Early Childhood Studies)

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Kerrie Miller Education Assistant – Year 2 Amanda Davison Year 3 B Ed (Hons) Helen Mazengarb Year 3 B A; B Ed Hannah Lilley Year 4 BA(Env Stud); Grad Dip Ed (Prim) Cheryl Taylor Year 4;

Years 3 & 4 Team Leader B A (Primary Education)

Sue Youens Year 4 BA (Education – Primary) Trish Marshall Ed Assistant – Years 3 & 4 Sarah Dennard Year 5

B Ed (Primary)

Brad Taylor Year 5; Years 5 & 6 Team Leader

B Ed

Tracy Bray Year 6 B A (Primary Education) Craig Pudney Year 6 M Teach (Primary) B Bus Gill King Junior School Art HDE (Pre-primary); FDE (Art) Sue Storry Junior School Music B Ed Hons (Music & PE) Brooke Steele Junior School Indonesian B Ed; BA Arts (Asian Studies) Renae Sweeney Physical Education

& Sport K - 6 B H & PE

Lara Hanowski Violin Suzuki Violin Certificates 1, 2 & 3 Linda Rose Ed Assistant – Support Secondary School Senior School Administration 9523 3114

Middle School Administration 9523 3101

Steven Davies Head of Senior School BSc (Chemistry); Grad Dip Ed (Dist) Linda Roberts Senior School Administration Mike Jenzen Head of Middle School Dip Teaching Jenny Down Middle School Administration (Wed – Fri) Gail Williamson Middle School Administration (Mon – Wed) Anton Ferreira Head of Bilu House &

T & E Woodwork Dip Ed Wood, Metal Work, Tech Civil, BA; B Ed; M Ed.

Vicki Richardson Head of Budjar House & Indonesian

BA (Asian Studies); Grad Dip Ed

Henrietta Ferreira Head of Karla House & T & E Food

H ED (Home Economics)

Louise Hardwick Head of Marra House & Art PGCE Sec – Art & Des UK; BA (Hons); Graphic Des (UK); BTEC Nat Dip in Gen Art & Des (UK).

Torryl Blackwell Drama/Dance BA; B Ed Sally Case 7 – 10 Science Coordinator &

Biology B Sc; PGCE.

Louise Cherrington Food Lab Assistant Deborah Clarke Physics B Ed (Physics). Victoria Cleary Year 8 Bilu Form Teacher;

S & E; English Grad Dip Ed (Sec): BA History.

Kim Clews Food Lab Assistant Jemma Cummings Physical Education B H & P E Dawn Davis Year 9 Budjar Form Teacher;

Maths & Science B Sc; Grad Dip Ed

Robyn Day Year 9 Karla Form Teacher; S & E; English

B Ed (Sec); B Bus

Kellie Doody Year 8 Budjar Form Teacher; Maths & Science

B A (Educ); B Sc (Biological).

Mark Dove 7 – 12 English Coordinator & English

BA (Hons Eng & Soc); PGCE Eng & Drama; PG Cert Pol & Leg; A level Env Sci.

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Kristine Gandy Year 9 Marra Form Teacher; English & S & E

BA Hons Eng & Lit; PGCE Sec Eng

Angela Gileno English; Service Learning; Learning Centre

B Ed (Secondary)

Verena Giles Year 9 Coordinator & Art BA (Fine Arts); Grad Dip Ed Janina Glowacki Year 7 Coordinator &

Form Teacher B Ed

Anna Jermolajew IT Coordinator & Media Studies

BApSc; Grad Dip Ed; M Ed

Alex Kelly Year 7 Form Teacher BA Grad Dip Ed Joe Kenny Year 10 Coordinator &

Chemistry B Sc; Dip Ed

Jessica Lacey Dance Years 7 - 12 B Sci (Dance); B Ed Secondary Peter Legg Music Coordinator Yrs 7 – 12 B Ed (Sec); Dip Music Man; Assoc Dip Ed

App Music. Samantha Le Roux Year 9 Bilu Form Teacher B A & PGCE Kathy Moller Middle School Ed Assistant Troy Mollica Sports Coordinator Yrs 7 - 12 BH & PE Paddy Moore Structured Workplace

Learning HDE

Bronte Morgan Advantage Program Learning Support

BA (Education)

Sharon Ringrose Geography BA (Hons) Post Grad Cert Ed Kirsten Romany Early Childhood Studies /

Textiles Grad Dip Ed, Home Ec & Sc

Chantelle Solomon 8 Karla BA; B Ed Rachel Seuren Human Biology;

Manager of Science Building B Sc; B Ed.

Jonathan Silas Physical Education Grad Cert RE; Cert Eng Grammar; B Ed PE Mahua Singh Mathematics M Sc; PhD; Grad Dip Ed Emma Stachowicz History BT; Grad Dip Ed Wendy Thornton Science Lab Tech Ben Viviers Year 8 Marra Form Teacher;

Science & Maths B Ed

Peta Wise Political & Legal Studies; Accounting

Grad Dip Ed (Sec); BA Bus (Accounting).

Peter Yusoff Mathematics B Ed (Hons) Staff can be contacted via email using their surnameinitial @tranby.wa.edu.au (e.g. calverc@tranby.wa.edu.au)

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A.3 The Tranby College Child Care Centre The Centre first gained its accreditation in 1999 and cares for children from 3 months to 5 years. As well as being a resource for families who have children in the school, it is available to families who have no connection with Tranby. It operates from 7:00am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Kindergarten students who have half day school sessions can be booked into Child Care for times when they are not in school. Before School Care and After School Care is available to school children up to 12 years of age. This is administered through the Child Care Centre and runs from 7:00am - 8:30am and 3:10pm - 6:00pm.

Details about the services of the Centre are available by ringing the Director on 9524 2396. Child Care Centre Staff

Director Mrs Donna Johnstone

Qualified Caregiver Mrs Clare Carroll Mrs Kerry Fairclough Ms Katie Money

Caregivers Ms Chloe Bell Mrs Wendy Harman Mrs Jasmine Frazer Ms Rebecca Cherry Ms Emma Slywa

Cook: Mrs Tracy Rodgers

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ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

B.1 Business Arrangements Enrolment Fee

Entry to Tranby College is conditional upon payment of a non-refundable Enrolment Fee of $400 to the Tranby College Endowment Fund. This Fund is used at the discretion of the Principal and Council to support the educational goals of the College.

Insurance

It is strongly recommended that parents check their health and general insurance policies to ensure adequate medical, personal property and liability insurance cover. The College cannot accept responsibility for medical expenses arising from accident or illness, loss of or damage to personal effects and property or liability incurred by students for bodily injury or property damage.

The Catholic Church Insurance's Children's Accident Insurance will provide 24 hour accident cover for your children. Fees

Tuition Fees are set annually by the College Council. They consider the level of government funding that is available, the operating costs of the College and the need to provide for capital development. They are also mindful of the aim of keeping the College as accessible as possible.

It should also be noted that although the College operates under the auspices of the Uniting Church in Australia (WA Synod), there is no financial connection between the two. The College does not receive direct financial support from the Synod, nor is the College required to pay dividends to the Church, or to any other body. In 2009, fees per annum are: Tuition Fees:

Secondary School Years 7 - 12 $4,848 Primary School Years 1 - 6 $3,284 Pre-primary $3,009 Kindergarten $1,598 Curriculum Levy Kindergarten $100 Pre primary $200 Year 1 - 10 $200 Year 11 $100

Subject Levies

Subject Year Subject Levy Physical Recreation 9 $250 Geography 11 $185 Art & Design 11 $100 Material Design & Technology (cost of personal project)

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Geography 12 $185 Art & Design 12 $100 Material Design & Technology (cost of personal project)

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Miscellaneous Levies Subject Year Subject Levy Mathletics 3 – 10 $ 30 Music – Violin 3 $ 50 Spellodrome 7 – 9 $ 15 Technology Levy PP – 11 $200 Student Organiser 7 – 12 $ 15 Locker Levy 7 – 12 $ 10

Camp Levies

Year Levy Year 6 $250 Year 7 TBA Year 8 TBA Year 9 TBA Year 10 (OBA) $700 Year 11 & 12 Art Camp TBA

Fees associated with compulsory curricular camps will be invoiced as part of the annual invoice issued at the commencement of Term 1, 2009 Book Levies

Year Levy Kindy $ 65 PP $ 75 Year 1 $120 Year 2 $150 Year 3 $160 Year 4 $125 Year 5 $160 Year 6 $215

Fees associated with non-curricular activities, will be charged separately due to GST implications. Payment of Accounts A range of methods is available for the payment of fees from discounted up-front payments to regular instalments. Details will be available at the time of enrolment or upon request. The College understands that not everyone faces the same financial circumstances and so offers some flexibility to allow parents to pay the fees in the way that best meets their needs. However, we do require that the conditions of any such agreement be adhered to. Withdrawal of Students In accordance with the undertaking that is given by parents when students are enrolled, the College requires that a term's notice be given if a student is going to be withdrawn from the school. Failure to do so will result in a term's fees being charged. Photocopying Reports Parents who ask for copies of reports to be photocopied because they have misplaced the originals, should expect to pay an administrative fee to cover the costs of materials and the time of the assistant who completes the task.

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Fee Remissions Sibling discounts are available on school fees depending on the number of children concurrently attending the College: 15% for the second child, 20% for the third child and 30% for the fourth and subsequent children. Other fee remissions may be granted by the Finance Committee of the College Council upon the recommendation of the Principal and Business Manager. These will involve circumstances in which the enrolment of a student is at risk on financial grounds. Such rebates are reviewed annually in terms of the capacity of the parents to pay and the progress and attitude to the College demonstrated by the student. Parents seeking fee remission for 2009 should contact the Finance Manager for an application form. All applications for fee remission in 2009 will be considered by the Finance and Property Committee. Voluntary Extras Instrumental music tuition is available through the College. Individual or small group classes are usually run during the school day. Parents are charged for lessons by arrangement directly with the tutor. Instrument hire is additional and depends on the type of instrument. Further information and forms are available from the College office. Government Assistance The Department of Education and Training funds a Secondary Assistance Scheme for children enrolled in Years 8 to 12 to assist with clothing and charges. Students who turn 17 years of age in 2009 are ineligible. Parents holding a Centrelink Family Health Care Card or Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card current on or after 1 February 2009 and at time of applying OR be the recipients of new cards at any time between the first day of Term 1 and 9th April 2009. Please contact the Finance Manager for further details.

Applications Close Friday 10th April 2009.

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B.2 Before and After School Arrangements The school day runs from 8:40am - 3:25pm in Secondary School and 8:40am - 3:15pm in Junior School. Further details are found in later sections of this handbook. Before School In the morning, teachers are on duty from 8:30am to the start of classes. The only students who should arrive at school before 8:30am are those on the early buses. Students on the early buses must go to the area outside their classrooms where they are to sit quietly. On some mornings the library will also be available for quiet reading or study. Students are not permitted in play areas prior to the start of the school day. The same applies to siblings who may accompany parents at this time. If parents of other Junior School students need their children to arrive at school before 8:30am they should book them into Out of School Care in the Childcare Centre. Students who are late to school should be signed in. Junior School students should be signed in at Junior School Office, Middle School students should sign in at the Middle School Office and Senior School students at the Curriculum Assistant’s office in the Technology and Enterprise (T & E) Building. After School In the afternoon, teachers are on duty to supervise the departure of the buses. Junior School students travelling on buses are supervised in a duty teacher's classroom until 3:30pm at which point they move to their buses. Students on later buses will be collected by Out of School Care at 3.25pm and will be taken to their bus by the Out of School Carer. Secondary School students on the late bus also wait in a designated area and observe the protocol that is included in the Middle School section of this handbook. Students are not permitted in play areas at the end of the school day. The same applies to siblings who may be accompanying parents at this time. Junior School students who have not been collected by approximately 3:40pm will be brought to Reception to wait for their lift. Parents of Junior School students should also refer to the section on "Duty of Care" in the Junior School section of this Handbook. Students who remain at school to take part in after school hours activities e.g. tutorials, cadets, sport and music practice, are accountable to the adult in charge of the activity. They must follow all directions given by this adult who will have clearly publicised starting and finishing times for the activity. The supervising adult will remain for a short time after the publicised finishing time. Students who are still not collected may be brought to the office to wait for their parent/guardian. B.3 Student Attendance & Absences Once students have arrived at school they are NOT permitted to leave the College grounds during the school day without permission from the College. This includes the time before the start of the school day at 8:40am and at recess and lunch times. Parents seeking permission for their son/daughter to leave the school grounds during the school day should send a note to the class teacher letting the College know when the student will leave and return and who will be collecting him/her. The signing in/signing out books should be used on leaving and returning. For Junior School students the book is located at Reception, for Middle School students it is in the Middle

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School Office and for Senior School students it is in the Curriculum Assistant’s office in the T and E Building.

Please ring the College before 8:40am if your child is going to be absent from school. The College may ring or SMS you if we have not received notification that the student will be absent. A note should be sent to the class teacher for recording in the class register on the student’s return to school. Please note that infectious diseases are notifiable as a matter of urgency.

Parents should inform the College Office if it is known that a student is going to be late arriving at school or if a student cannot be collected on time at the end of day.

If a student is to be absent during term time for reasons other than illness, a letter should be written to the relevant Head of School, requesting permission for the student to be absent, explaining the reason for the absence and the period of time for which the student will be absent. However, please note that the College does not believe that it is in the student’s best interest to miss school and has the expectation that students will be available to attend official school functions. Parents should also note that teachers are not obliged to provide special holiday learning packages, or rearrange examination times to cover times when parents have chosen to take their children out of school.

B.4 Tranby College Buses The College is served by a number of buses. Department of Transport ("orange") school buses carry students who live outside the Perth Metropolitan Area. Students are charged $0.50 for this service and eligible families should contact Baldivis Primary School for further information. Students are generally not permitted to use these services on a casual basis, e.g. it is not possible for friends to travel with regular users of the service unless prior arrangements have been made. Southern Coast Transit buses transport students between Tranby and the Rockingham Bus Station. Normal public transport rates are charged and families should contact the Rockingham Bus Station or the bus company for further information. Two charter buses are organised by the College. One service operates from Kwinana, and the other from Mandurah. Details of these services are available at the School Office where tickets are also purchased. B.5 Traffic Movement and Parking in the School As the school is growing the traffic around the school and in the school grounds is increasing. There is also an increasing number of students on bikes. Please only park in the designated parking bays. In particular, you are asked not to park in the turning circle in the main car park, or opposite or near the bus bays in Tranby Drive, or in the staff carpark located off Arpenteur Drive. Parking in these situations inconveniences other members of the Tranby community and puts students at risk.

Please note the 40kph speed restrictions on the roads around the College. A 5kph speed limit applies whilst on College grounds and car parks. B.6 Medical Information Student Medical Details forms are issued to parents at the start of each school year. It is essential that these are completed and returned to the College as soon as possible. If a student develops a health condition after the start of the year parents must complete another medical details form. Parents should also complete an Action Plan for specific conditions.

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During the school day, first aid support is available from the Health Centre in the Administration building. A qualified Nurse is on duty during recess and lunch times, and is available at other times of the day.

Parents are notified if their children are unwell and will often be asked to come and collect them.

In the case of a medical emergency, parents will be notified and the College will act according to the instructions on the student’s medical form. It is the College’s expectation that students will receive any medication required during the day through the Health Centre. Parents and/or students should bring medication to the Health Centre with written instructions and a note from their doctor regarding the medication. Parents can assist the school by reminding their children about coming to the Health Centre for medication. Parents should complete the form that is available from the Health Centre when forwarding medication to the Centre and students will come to the Centre to receive it. Details are on the Student Medical Details Forms. School Dental Service The School Dental Service continues to provide free general and preventive dental care for all enrolled students up to Year 11. Your child can continue to go to the same Dental Therapy Centre attended in junior school, or you can contact a new centre if it is more convenient. Please advise the Dental Therapy Centre if you have changed your address so you can be posted a recall reminder. If you are not already enrolled, it’s not too late to enrol now! Ring for an appointment. The address and phone number of your nearest Dental Therapy Centre are listed in the White Pages telephone book under the heading “Schools – Government. Primary, junior primary and pre-primary”. B.7 Visitors All visitors to the College grounds, including parents coming to help in various ways, are required to report to the College Office, sign in and receive a visitor’s badge. The badge is to be worn whilst on the grounds and returned when the visitor signs out before leaving. B.8 Canteen The canteen is run by an employee of the school, Mrs Roxanne Bowen, assisted by Mrs Michelle Mitchell & Mrs Louise Anderson. Help is also received from volunteer parents. A canteen roster is drawn up each term. Parents receive information at the start of the year and through the College Newsletter.

The canteen has gained accreditation and aims to promote good dietary habits amongst the students. Details of the menu and a price list are sent out each term, and are also available from the College Office and College website. Students in P-6 order their lunch by placing their money in lunch order bags into boxes in their classrooms. The lunches are delivered to their classrooms. Students in P - 6 who forget their lunch or forget to put their order in on time will be provided with a plain sandwich. A note will be sent home with the student advising parents and indicating the cost. The money should be paid the following day.

Students in Years 7-12 order their lunch at the canteen each morning before school and collect it from the canteen at lunchtime. Students in Years 5-12 may buy from the canteen before school, at recess and lunch times. Students in other classes are provided with opportunities to visit the canteen during the year. This is more frequent for the older children and parents are notified of all such arrangements.

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B.9 Student Textbooks and Stationery (Booklists) For the 2009 academic year, the College’s book supplier is Education World. In general parents should direct enquiries to Education World on 9259 6700. Instructions for ordering text books and stationery for 2010 will be issued in Term 4 with the booklists.

B.10 Dogs on the school grounds In the interests of safety, dogs are not permitted on the school grounds. This includes dogs on leashes. B.11 School Term Dates Dates for the school term are published in the first page of the Handbook and reminders are included in the weekly newsletter. Term planners can be accessed on the Publications page of the College website. Student free days are usually only arranged when absolutely necessary and are all attached to other holidays, e.g. the beginning and end of term and before long weekends.

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LINKS BETWEEN SCHOOL & HOME

C.1 Communication Between School and Home

At Tranby we believe that it is important to involve parents and friends in the life of the school because strong partnerships between the school and home help us to promote the learning of our students.

C1.a) Keeping track of your child's progress

Staff are encouraged to provide as much information as possible to parents at the start of each semester to help them to be aware of the learning programmes for their children. The student diaries or organisers are also sources of information, especially on a weekly basis.

There are scheduled meetings between teachers, parents and students in 3-way Conferences at the beginning of Terms 1, 2 and 3.

However, staff will frequently contact parents outside of these times to discuss the progress of students. This will often be through a note in the Student Organiser, by telephone or by e-mail.

Staff also welcome contact from parents. This could be via the Student Organiser, telephone, email or fax. Staff are always willing to meet with parents, although impromptu meetings are discouraged because they frequently do not allow staff to give the meeting the time or attention that it deserves.

At times parents may feel that they wish to speak to one of the Heads of Schools, or to the Principal. In this case an appointment should be made through the College Office.

C1.b) Finding out what is happening around the College

The College Newsletter is published on the College’s website each fortnight and is the main form of general communication from the school.

It contains information about forthcoming events, news about things that have been happening at the school, news about the achievements of members of the College community and occasionally comments about school policy and outside events.

The Newsletter is also the main form of communication between the Executive of the Parents' and Friends' Association and the members of the Association, i.e. all Parents (or Guardians) and staff.

If you would like the Newsletter to be emailed to you please give your email address to Reception. If you would like a printed copy please contact Reception.

C1.c) Expressing your concerns

The College recognises that complaints will occur from time to time in any dynamic organisation and that by taking such complaints seriously and dealing with them openly and positively the College will often gain helpful information.

To this end the College has developed a Complaints and Grievance Policy. The full policy is available from the College Office and is summarised in a pamphlet also available from the office. This information is also published on the College website under Publications.

Parents who have concerns should not hesitate to make them known to a member of staff or to the Head of School or the Principal. Parents may also contact the Chairperson of the College Council by writing to him/her care of the College Office.

Parents should be confident that all complaints will be received positively and will be dealt with confidentially and as promptly as possible. Parents should also be confident that their complaint will not rebound adversely on their children.

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C.2 The College Magazine The College’s magazine, “The Tranby Times”, is published at the start of the new school year and chronicles the previous year. It contains a record of the year’s events and comments and contributions from the students. The magazines are available for each family who were in the school during the relevant year.

C.3 School Assemblies Each section of the College holds regular assemblies. Parents, relatives and friends are always welcome. Specific details of times are available in the later sections of this Handbook. Variations to these times and special events are noted in the College Newsletter.

C.4 Tranby Day The College originally celebrated 3rd February as “Tranby Day” because this was the day on which the Tranby arrived in the Swan River Colony in 1830. However once this became the first week of the school year we found that we could not give it the attention it deserves. Accordingly in 2001 we looked for another date and selected 9th September, which is the anniversary of the day on which the Tranby left Hull in 1829. Tranby Day is a full day of celebration involving students from K - 12. It is held on the Friday closest to 9th September and parents are also most welcome to join us for these celebrations. C.5 Messages from Home Urgent telephone messages for students may be left with the relevant administration staff (i.e. Senior School 9523 3114; Middle School 9523 3101 & Junior School 9523 3133) and we will make every effort to deliver them. However, parents must be aware that this is often very difficult towards the end of the day. Students will not be permitted to use the phone to make social arrangements during the school day. C.6 Mobile Phones Parents are asked to note that students are discouraged from bringing mobile phones to school. However, we recognise that there will occasionally be the need for a student to be able to contact their parents after school. In this case, students must hand their phone to one of the school offices or keep it locked in their locker for safe keeping during the day. The College cannot accept any responsibility for Mobile Phones at school. Mobile phones will be confiscated if students are found using them at any time during the school day, including times when they are not in lessons. Parents are asked to help the school to enforce this policy because the use of mobile phones during the school day can be a major disruption to learning and may often lead to inappropriate social interaction. C.7 College Presentation Assemblies The school year concludes with Presentation Assemblies for the Junior and Secondary Schools. These are formal occasions at which we celebrate the achievements of our students and review the events of the year. The Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia (WA Synod) attends, as do members of the College Council and a range of other guests. Presentation Assemblies for 2009 will be held on Tuesday 8th December. Times will be confirmed. Parents are invited to attend and attendance by students is compulsory.

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C.8 The Parents’ and Friends’ Association All Tranby parents are members of the P and F Association. The rules of the Association describes the purposes of the Association:

2.1 Support an promote the interests and morale, physical, social and educational welfare of the students attending Tranby College (“the College”) in accordance with the aim and policies of the College as determined by College Council.

2.2 Provide a means of support for members. 2.3 To work with and support the Parent Liaison for each class. 2.4 Promote and facilitate communication on all matters of interest between parents, the Principal and members of

College staff to foster an atmosphere of community and cooperation. 2.5 Provide the opportunity for Parents and Friends to meet socially in a spirit of Christian fellowship (by

organising social events for all Members and friends and including non member groups in order to enhance the standing of the College in the local community.)

2.6 Fellowship and fundraising are aims of Association functions. 2.7 Organise or facilitate the organisation of Parent Forums on topics of interest to the membership.

The Association is run by an Executive Committee consisting of four positions elected at the Annual General Meeting (the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer), and the coopted members including representatives from each section of the school and staff. This Committee meets monthly with the Principal and parents should approach a member of the Committee if they have an idea that they would like raised at one of these meetings.

The members of the Executive Committee of the Parents and Friends for 2009 are: Chairperson: Tonia Brown

Vice Chairperson: Charmaine Redfern Treasurer: Bev Jowle Secretary: Natalie Eddy

General Committee: Simon Cartwright Roy Lambart Lyn Spearing Debbie Reid Kirstin Hart Sharon Phillips Zoe Finch Lonnie Trevenen Julie Foott Marga Lumbers Rosemary Hanson Principal: Jo Bednall

General meetings of the Association are held each term. The newsletter will provide details of when the Annual General Meeting will be held. A parent liaison system has operated for a number of years in the Junior School and from time to time in the Middle School. Opportunities to become involved are advertised in the College newsletter.

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LEARNING & TEACHING

D.1 Curriculum Students are at Tranby to learn and accordingly all the programmes of the school must support student learning. This applies equally to the formal curriculum in the classroom and to the range of activities that occur outside of the classroom, often called the co-curriculum. In common with all other West Australian schools the curriculum is based on the "Curriculum Framework". This requires that our programmes focus on outcomes that describe what students know, understand, do and value, across eight learning areas. In addition at Tranby we believe that Christian Education should be taught and in the Junior School this is incorporated into a programme called RAVE (Religion and Values Education). In the Secondary School the programme becomes SRP (Studies of Religion and Philosophy). We also believe that values, learning to learn and information technology are essential components of each learning area. In the post-compulsory years, i.e. Years 11 and 12, our aim is to provide programmes that will help students to have maximum choices after school, be it at university, at TAFE or in employment. Throughout the school we know that learning occurs best in an environment that is safe both physically and emotionally, where authentic relationships are developed between teachers and their students. We also know that students must be actively engaged for effective learning to take place. This will often involve co-operative, integrated and varied learning experiences. Parents should not expect to see classrooms that resemble the classroom that they were in, even in the Secondary School. However, parents are urged to talk to their children and their teachers about what is happening. The College is committed to doing all that it can to help parents to become involved in the learning of their children. A range of information is available in the Library, from the classrooms and through regular parent meetings. The details of the subjects offered at each level of the school are outlined in later sections of the Handbook. D.2 Co-curricular Activities At Tranby College we believe that a vibrant co-curricular programme supports the curriculum by enriching the experiences that students have at school.

Each year further activities have been made available for the students and we expect the programme to continue to expand during 2009. Our aim is to give all students the opportunity to become involved in something challenging beyond the classroom. It may be a sporting team or a band, musical, drama or debating group. It may be cadets or a social service group, or it may be the opportunity for academic extension or to pursue an interest in technology, design or the environment. Such activities usually involve commitment beyond the normal hours of school and often occur away from the College. Some are run by staff but many are run by parents, and we are always keen to hear from parents who would like to get involved in this way. The College policy covering student involvement in co-curricular sport is included in Part F of this handbook.

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D.3 Camps and Excursions These are regular features of the College’s educational programme and part of the normal curriculum. As such, all students are expected to attend. Excursions, carefully arranged to supplement and enrich student learning are a valuable extension to the class setting. We notify parents in advance of an outing or camp so that suitable arrangements can be made. Camps based off campus are generally held in the upper years of the Junior School and in the Secondary School to develop personal and inter-personal social learning and confidence. These are planned to support and enrich class programmes. If students have specific needs while on camp/excursions, parents are requested to advise staff so that discussion can take place in good time prior to the event. Parents are often asked to assist at camps and excursions. D.4 The Library The library is used by all students in the College. The younger students go to the library in their classes to borrow and return books, to research specific topics and to use the computers. As students move through the school the use of the library becomes more focussed on research although they too can borrow fiction and non-fiction. In 2009 the library will be open before and after school on most days to allow students to do research or homework or to read.

In many ways the library is the focus of the College. Students are encouraged to make good use of it and also to look after it for each other.

D.5 Computer Use Students and staff access to computers has increased markedly in 2009. The rules governing the use of computers in each part of the school are listed in the relevant sections in this Handbook. Failure to observe these rules will result in the removal of these privileges. Parents are asked to be mindful of the research that is suggesting that children and teenagers should not have television sets or computers in their bedrooms. The former puts students at risk of becoming isolated from the rest of the family and of not developing the habit of regular reading. A computer in the bedroom has similar dangers but there is also the consideration that students often need guidance to use computers wisely, especially if they have access to the internet. A further consideration is that there is compelling evidence that exposure to excessive violence on television or in computer games will cause some young people to lose their perspective about what is and is not acceptable. D.6 Electronic Devices, Mobile Phones and Other Items from Home Students are not permitted to bring games, equipment or other items from home unless requested to do so by a teacher. In particular students are not permitted to bring electronic devices, other than calculators, to school. This includes “IPod” and MP3 players etc and electronic games. Apart from the distraction that these are likely to provide during the school day, the school does not believe that the security of these items can be maintained at school.

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The school acknowledges that there is occasionally a need for a student to have a mobile phone at school to aid safety on the way home. However, we cannot guarantee the safety of these implements unless they are handed in to the office at the start of the day. Students and parents should note that mobile phones are NOT to be used at any time during the school day. A student who uses a mobile phone during school hours should expect to lose the privilege of having a phone at school. The School will not accept any responsibility for these items. D.7 Instrumental Music Tuition Instrumental music lessons are available to students from Year 4. Although, younger students may take Violin lessons from Kindergarten and all Year 3 students learn the Violin as part of their regular classroom programme.

Details of the instruments offered and the costs of tuition and instrument hire are available from the College Office. Application must be made through the correct application form available at Reception, and returned to Reception for processing. Parents are requested not to approach the instrumental teachers directly. Junior School students are only permitted time to take up one instrument in class time. D.8 Homework Homework is set from Year 1 onwards and is viewed as a valuable reinforcement or extension to class work and to enable parents to share in the responsibility for their children’s learning. Importance is attached to the careful and conscientious completion of homework. Co-operation of parents is sought in this matter. Parents should use the Student Diary or Organiser to advise the teacher if difficulties arise or if homework is incomplete due to illness or other cause. In the Secondary School carefully planned homework is most important, although this is not necessarily written work. There is no such thing as an “I’ve got no homework tonight” statement. Reading is encouraged every evening and work carried out in class during the day can be consolidated by revisiting it in the evening. The following are some suggestions, which may help parents with a student’s homework programme: Set aside a definite time for homework and organise the evening meal to suit; Give students a specific quiet place to work, away from television and other distractions; As students get older they may need help to avoid the distractions of telephone calls during their

study time; Help students to develop a routine involving careful recording of set work in the Student Diary or

Organiser at College, and systematic checking of the Student Diary or Organiser at home. Specific details about the type and amount of homework set are in the later sections of this Handbook. D.9 Assessment and Reporting At Tranby College we believe that the core function of assessment and reporting is to maximise student learning. This means that assessment and reporting should be student centred. That is, it should demonstrate what students can do, what they understand and what they value. It also means that students should understand how they are being assessed and reported on, and they should be given opportunities to play a role in the process. We also believe that it is important for parents to be partners in their children's learning and so they should be encouraged to have an input into these processes of assessment and reporting.

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In common with all other West Australian schools, the "Curriculum Framework" guides our curriculum development, the K – 10 syllabus is also used and a range of other documents e.g. "Student Outcome Statements" and other progress maps, "First Steps" and "Literacy Net Profiles" guide our judgements of standards. A range of strategies is used for reporting. These will not be exactly the same at all levels of the school but will demonstrate a developmental sequence.

1. Portfolios of student assessment are used throughout the Junior & Middle Schools. These are designed to show how key understandings, skills and attitudes have developed. To demonstrate this all pieces of work have rubrics attached which describe the criteria that are being assessed. Portfolios are completed each semester.

2. Learning journeys are held several times a year in the Junior School. Parents are invited into the classroom and their children show them pieces of work and explain to them what they have learnt.

3. 3-way conferences between teacher, student and parent are held twice a year (although parents or teachers may request interviews at other times). At the 3-way conferences teachers, parents and students work together to set goals for the ongoing learning of the students during the next one or two terms.

4. Profiles of work habits and attitudes are sent home in Term 1 and these are simple forms designed to summarise the application of the student during the term. In the Middle School these may be replaced by formalised student reflections.

5. Summary Reports At the end of each semester (Terms 2 & 4), students receive a report that is a summary of academic process. In the Junior and Middle Schools they are not designed to stand-alone and need to be interpreted by reference to the Portfolio that accompanies them.

D.10 The House System The House System at Tranby is used to promote well-being, a sense of pride, participation, collaboration, motivation and contribution. As such it makes an important contribution to the learning of all students, especially to those in the secondary years. When a student arrives at Tranby, he or she is put into one of four Houses and they remain in that House for all of their time at the school. Brothers and sisters are in the same House. All staff are also allocated to Houses. During 1999 the Houses were given names taken from the Noongar language to represent each of the four elements that are important in Aboriginal Culture. "Bilu" means big river and is BLUE "Karla" means fire and is RED "Budjar" means earth or land and is GREEN "Marra" means sky or wind and is

YELLOW Each year, students are given opportunities to participate in the further development of the rituals and cultures of their houses so that they develop a sense of loyalty to them. Inter-house competitions are important, particularly the swimming, athletics and cross-country carnivals and regular inter-house sport in Years 4 – 12. The House System provides opportunities for students to have leadership roles with House Officials being selected in the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. In the Senior School the House Captains are also School Prefects. In the Junior School the House System also operates in the classroom with students gaining points for their House in a variety of ways directed at establishing, reinforcing and maintaining positive attitudes. A House Cup is presented at House Assemblies to the House collecting most points in a given period.

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D.11 College Colours “Colours” are a way of recognising significant achievement in the secondary school. At Tranby they take the form of badges and ribbons on the blazer. Colours are available in the areas of The Arts, Curriculum, Service and Sport. Achievement from Year 8 will contribute towards Colours, however it will be unusual for students to reach the defined standards before Year 10. A detailed policy and procedure is available and students should seek more information from their Head of House.

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TRANBY COLLEGE PASTORAL CARE POLICY

Underlying Beliefs The values expressed in the College Mission should be the basis of all that we do at Tranby College, including pastoral care. Pastoral care involves caring for each other within the school community. It is as much about staff, parents and council as it is about students. It is the responsibility of everyone, with each exercising care for the other. It is part of a deliberate intertwining of beliefs and action by all. We hope that through caring for each other we will build a school community in which each person: demonstrates mutual respect; develops an understanding that their contributions are valued and so expresses their opinions

confidently; demonstrates a commitment to the school community; and experiences the school as a Christian community in which reconciliation is possible.

There are many ways in which the school addresses these beliefs. They are reflected in a range of policies and practices to do with enrolment, staff, communication, student leadership and involving parents in the life of the school. This policy specifically applies the above beliefs to the pastoral care of students. We hope that our students will recognise that: learning is the core purpose of being at school; what they do, and who they are, matters to the school; the school has high expectations of them; they are trusted by the school; they will be held accountable for their actions; the school will “not give up on them” if they are prepared to learn from their mistakes; and that they should actively care about the welfare of others in the school community.

Once again there are many ways in which the school addresses the pastoral needs of our students. We believe that the pastoral care of students must be proactive and must be an integral part of the curriculum, involving every class programme and extending to co-curricular activities. This means that every staff member is involved in the pastoral care of students. We also believe that behaviour management and discipline are integral parts of the pastoral care of students and are not in any way separate from it. Our general expectations for the behaviour of our students are that they will: be honest; be serious about learning; respect others and treat them with courtesy; take care or themselves and of others; take care of the school;

It is recognised that there may be occasions when a student’s behaviour deviates from these expectations and thus the student requires help, counselling and, in some instances corrective measures. However, the emphasis will always be on helping students to move on from their mistakes. We believe that disciplinary procedures must be fair but we acknowledge that "fair treatment" does not always mean the "same treatment". In a school good discipline takes into account the context in which the student is operating. In particular an older student is expected to be more responsible than a younger student and so can expect to be dealt with more severely. This is especially the case if the older student has involved younger students in a misdemeanour. At all times sanctions are applied in a manner that encourages a student to learn from the incident and to take responsibility for his/her behaviour.

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It is also recognised that caring about both the physical and psychological safety of others many often entail a student disclosing the details of an incident to an adult. The tendency to see this as "dobbing" has to be strenuously resisted. Students need to learn that there are some situations, especially those involving the safety of students, that are only likely to be resolved if adults are involved. Students and parents should be confident that such information will be treated confidentially, although the school must always have the right to involve others if they believe it is the only way of guaranteeing the safety of those involved. Similarly, students and parents should feel confident that staff have considerable experience in dealing with such matters in a way that does not directly lead to, or point to, the source of the information. The exercise of pastoral care is not limited to behaviours on the school grounds, or even to times when the student can be identified as a member of the Tranby community. We believe that if we truly care about the welfare of our students then we must care about them whether they are in their school uniform or not. Similarly our expectations that our students will behave with honesty and respect do not stop at the school gates. We are not just preparing them to be good citizens of Tranby, we are also preparing them to play responsible roles in communities beyond the school. There is also the undeniable fact that so much of what happens outside of school hours is brought back into the school and impacts upon what we are doing at school. It is for all these reasons that it is important for parents to work with the school in the care of their children/adolescents and the children/adolescents of others. Overall, the determining purpose of pastoral care and discipline of students at Tranby is that all students should learn, and staff should teach, in a safe environment and that this should not be compromised by an individual’s behaviour. Rewards and sanctions are aimed at modifying behaviours so that acceptable behaviour will occur. This belief is supported by a protocol that is deliberately conservative because we believe that students need to be aware that high standards of personal grooming and presentation, including the use of appropriate language, help to create a safe environment for all at school. Finally, the successful pastoral care of students in the school depends upon all students, but especially the older students, dealing honestly with the school. The relationships that underpin effective learning are based on mutual trust and respect and as such do not just depend on the actions of the adults in the school community. Students must maintain a relationship of honour with the school as well as recognising that they have a considerable role to play in caring for each other. Principles Pastoral care is the responsibility of all teachers in the school, at all times. Duty of care demands that whenever staff have contact with students they should hold them accountable for meeting the expected standards of conduct and behaviour. In the Junior School the class teacher has the direct responsibility for the pastoral care of students in his or her class. In the Middle School the role is taken by the form teacher, and in the Senior School by the house tutor and Head of House. Whilst other teachers will always keep these teachers informed about the conduct of their students, any teacher will take direct action with a student who is not meeting the College’s expectations. It is recognised that students need clear guidelines if they are to operate effectively within the school. Furthermore they should understand and have had some part in developing, those guidelines. As a first step Class and Form teachers take the Behavioural Expectations that are outlined above and work with their students to produce a set of class rules (or similar) that are appropriate to the developmental stage of the students and to the particular context of the class. In the Senior School each House Tutor will undertake a

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similar exercise. It is suggested that this could be set out in a values or behaviour wheel as in Figure 1, with a third circle describing how each value or behaviour is demonstrated in a particular class. Figure 1. The implementation of this policy requires that staff have a range of options for both rewards and sanctions. These are applied with the expectations that as students get older they will -

take increasing levels of responsibility for their own behaviour; take increasing levels of responsibility for the welfare of others; and become less reliant on tangible rewards.

Rewards Rewards are as much a part of pastoral care and discipline as are sanctions. All teachers look for ways of acknowledging achievement, effort and citizenship. Informal rewards are undoubtedly those which are used most often. Verbal commendation, comments and stickers on work, displays of work, diary notes and telephone calls to parents are all a frequent part of any teacher's approach. In some classes, especially junior classes, additional strategies are used including special class time and classroom celebrations. Merit certificates are presented at assemblies throughout the year to recognise effort and achievement in a range of areas, and to encourage responsible, caring behaviour. In the Junior School parents are notified where possible before these are presented to allow them to attend the assembly. The school believes that it is important to acknowledge each Junior School student at least once each year at an assembly. This is probably less important in the senior years but merit certificates remain an important part of the Middle School. At various times a merit certificate is awarded to an entire class to acknowledge effort and achievement, for example in the library or around the school grounds. In Years 5, 6, Middle and Senior School, Principal's Awards are certificates that acknowledge Academic Achievement and Effort during the previous semester.

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As part of the Presentation Assemblies at the end of the year, special merit certificates are awarded to selected students in Years 3 and above for academic excellence, effort and citizenship. In Years 11 and 12 there are also Subject Awards and Council Awards recognising specific achievement or qualities. The Council Awards are book prizes. House points are another reward that Junior School teachers use in class and in the playground. They are awarded for a wide range of reasons and are acknowledged regularly in assemblies and contribute towards the House Shield at the end of the year. College Colours (described earlier) can be gained by students in Years 10-12. Tranby Awards are book prizes awarded to students in Years 6, 9 and 12. To gain this award students must make a significant contribution to the development of the community of the school, maintain high standards of conduct and consistently strive for excellence. The number awarded each year is flexible, although it is envisaged that this is a prestigious award and that it will be given to only a relatively small number of students. Sanctions Action is required to address inappropriate behaviours. A series of options is available to staff, although the list below is not exhaustive and it should not be seen as a precise set of steps which will be followed sequentially. Discussion about the behaviour or action giving rise to concern should always occur as this gives all involved the chance to reflect on the behaviour, to become aware of what is and what is not acceptable, and hopefully resolve the matter. This will also often involve students, writing about the incident to help staff clarify what actually happened. These discussions, and any writing, should help the student(s) to focus on the behaviour in the light of what is expected, what they can do to set right any harm that has been done, what they can do to prevent it happening again and what help they might need to do this. Writing an apology is another action which is sometimes appropriate after discussion. The intent is to help clarify the real issue and to take some pro-active action in addition to verbal action. Lunch (playtime) Detentions are held during the student’s free time after eating lunch and may involve a range of activities, including the writing of apology letters, time for more extensive discussion of an incident, clarifying issues (often in writing), catching up with missed work due to the incident and so on. In the Junior and Middle Schools parents are usually notified by the class teacher via the diary, in person or by telephone. It is anticipated that the behaviour of senior students will not warrant such action and that if it does the student will be expected to take responsibility themselves. Recess times are also sometimes used when it is deemed that the situation requires this. Placement on a behaviour report card. The blue card is issued to help students monitor their own behaviour during lessons and is commonly used in the Secondary School. The relevant Head of School should be informed by the teacher of this step. The card may be at the instigation of the Class teacher, Form teacher, House Tutor, Head of House or the Head of School. This targets a specific behaviour that is giving rise to concern. It is signed by each teacher during the day and is brought to the supervising teacher each morning for sighting, signing and ensuring a new one is issued. A period of not more than one week is targeted. Parents should be notified by the Class teacher, Form teacher or House Tutor in person or by telephone and a note in the diary/organiser. The yellow card is similar to the blue card but for more serious behavioural problems. It is issued by the relevant Head of School and is taken home each day to be signed by the parent and returned to the person who issued it on arrival at school the next day. The student is required to achieve three consecutive days of positive remarks before being taken off the card. The usual maximum time for remaining on the yellow card is ten school days. Should no improvement be observed during that time, further action is then taken. Parents should be notified and an appointment may be set up.

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Detention outside normal school hours This is issued by the relevant Head of School in discussion with the Class teacher, Form teacher, House Tutor or Head of House. The afternoon detention should be arranged as soon as possible with the parents so that transport home can be organised. The Head of School will notify parents in person or by telephone or by a written note, and an interview will be set up if necessary. Detention will operate from 3.30pm - 5.00pm, in a venue determined by the Head of School, and supervised by the Head of School or by another staff member. Appropriate work will be set for the student. The student is to be collected after detention from the College office. At times a Saturday morning detention may be appropriate. This will be supervised by the relevant Head of School or by the Principal and the above principles will apply. In-School withdrawal There are two levels of withdrawal. A student may be excluded from a specific class for a short period or for the remainder of the session due to inappropriate behaviour, thus allowing the teacher to continue with the lesson as planned. The student may spend time working and reflecting on their behaviour in a "time out" class or area, supervised by a teacher. At a more serious level the student may be withdrawn from all lessons by the Principal on recommendation of the relevant Head of School and required to work under staff supervision. Class work is set where appropriate. Lunch and recess times are arranged so as not to coincide with the normal times. The withdrawal is normally for a period of one or two days. A withdrawal letter will be provided to parents and an appointment may be made with the parents. Out-of-school withdrawal If the Principal and relevant Head of School agree that this action is necessary, the student is withdrawn from class and the parent contacted to collect the student from the College office. This step would only be taken when the matter is both urgent and most serious, or where the safety of other students may be a concern. Contract When it appears that a student has not responded to any of the above disciplinary measures, or the matter is of extreme seriousness, the student may be placed on a contract. This is drawn up after discussion between the student, the Principal and the relevant Head of School. Such a contract is put in place for an agreed time. Continuing misbehaviour or involvement in a further serious incident may lead to the parent being asked to withdraw the student from the College. Excluded from the College Following discussion with the Head of School concerning student behaviour, the Principal in consultation with the Chairperson of Council may terminate the student’s enrolment if the student continues to demonstrate no appropriate response to any of the above procedures. The process for such a step will be dependent upon the circumstances at the time. These may include the withdrawal of the student from the College activities, the parent being asked to come to College as a matter of urgency and the student removed from the College. It should be noted that the above is not a strict hierarchy of steps to be taken. For instance, an out-of-school detention may be the first step for certain serious matters, and in exceptional circumstances, exclusion from the College may be the only step taken. School Rules and Procedures The following rules and procedures are those that are generally accepted across the school. They support the behavioural expectations of being honest, striving to learn, respecting others, caring for the school and caring for one self. However, these rules and procedures do not describe all that is expected of Tranby students, and they are developed further in each classroom and in each section of the school.

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School Rules Students will display high standards of behaviour, courtesy, dress and appearance at all times. (Specific uniform

regulations are described elsewhere). Students will move around the school in a quiet and orderly manner. This includes walking inside covered areas and

on pathways. Food is eaten in designated areas.

Students will wear a regulation Tranby hat or cap when outside.

Students will not use chewing gum at school.

Students will not use liquid paper on their work.

Students will observe the rules while waiting for and travelling on buses.

Students will not leave the College grounds without prior permission from the College and without the appropriate

book in the relevant office (i.e. Junior School, Reception for Middle School and Senior School) being signed by the accompanying adult.

In accordance with the Tranby College Drug Policy, students will not possess or use substances defined as drugs or

drug paraphernalia whilst on school premises or at any school function, excursion or camp, or at any time when the student is identified as a member of Tranby College.

Cyclists will wear safety helmets to and from school, and bikes will be roadworthy.

Students will only bring items to school that are expected for normal daily lessons.

Procedures All personal items including items of uniform are clearly labelled with the full name of the student.

Bicycles are kept padlocked and in the designated areas. (the School cannot accept any responsibility for bicycles.)

Items of value that students have permission to have at school are given to a teacher or to the office for safe keeping

during the school day. This includes mobile phones. (the school cannot accept any responsibility for these items.) Students only bring school bags into the classroom when asked to do so by the teacher.

Any breakages and damage are immediately reported to a teacher or to the office.

The telephone is only available for student use in an emergency.

Students who arrive before 8:30am wait quietly outside their classrooms.

After bus duty has finished students who are still waiting to be collected at 3:40pm wait in the office.

After school Junior School students travelling on the late buses go to a duty teacher’s classroom and then to Out of

School Care. Secondary School students report to a duty teacher in a designated classroom. Students do not use the play equipment before or after school.

Students who are sent to the office or Health Centre should have a note from the class teacher or duty teacher.

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UNIFORM POLICY & GUIDELINES Uniform F.1 The Tranby College Uniform Policy Why are Tranby students required to wear school uniform? Effective learning should be the focus of all that students do at school. A uniform promotes this focus because it helps to prevent the distractions of fashion from entering life at school. Uniforms also help to create the safe environment that is needed for learning to flourish. It is not uncommon for adolescent groups to identify themselves through their clothes. A uniform helps to protect schools from the overt influences of such groups. Similarly a uniform helps a school to be accessible and inclusive. If students are wearing a uniform they are not reflecting the current fads or the amount of money that a family has available to spend on clothes. It makes it easier for all students to be accepted as part of the school community. Uniforms clearly promote the identity of the College. The colours were selected to reflect the early settlers who came on the Tranby and their farming background. Members of the public often become aware of the school by seeing students in uniform, and students signify their membership of the school through the uniform. Furthermore the uniform can help students to develop a sense of belonging to the school and to have pride in it. However, the uniform can be as much about individual identity as it is about corporate identity. We believe that individuals are important and that we should listen to what they are saying and pay attention to what they are doing. A uniform helps us to do this because it helps to prevent us from making superficial judgements about a student on the basis of what they are wearing. Of course it is still true that it is difficult not to make judgements about students on the basis of how they wear the uniform. Students need to learn that if they wish to be taken seriously, they need to take themselves seriously, and that part of the way in which they indicate this is in how they wear the uniform. Principles of uniform design The design of the uniform should reflect the values of Tranby. 1. The school colours of oatmeal, rust and sky blue should be the main colours used. 2. The design of the uniform should be conservative. 3. The uniform should represent value for money in terms of cost and quality and also by not changing

unduly from year to year. 4. Students should be allowed some choice in the items that they choose to wear. 5. The uniform should be as similar as possible for boys and girls. Managing the Uniform 1. All items of uniform, with the exception of shoes, are available at the school. 2. Facilities for the buying and selling of second-hand uniforms are available at the school. 3. The uniform shop is managed by an employee of the school. 4. A Uniform Committee makes recommendations to the Principal who takes proposals for major changes

to the College Council. 5. The Uniform Committee is convened by the Manager of the Uniform Shop and draws its members

from senior staff, students and parents.

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F.2 Uniform Guidelines The Head of School has the final decision concerning suitability of hairstyles and uniform standards. Students who consistently do not meet uniform expectations may be suspended from attending the College until corrected. Whenever the uniform is worn it must be worn correctly. This applies at all times during the

day, not just during school hours.

Uniforms must be clean, well-pressed and in good condition. College shoes are to be well-polished, and sports shoes kept clean.

Students must wear a regulation Tranby hat or cap when outside.

The Tranby skirts, culottes, shorts and trousers are designed to be worn on the waist. The skirts,

culottes and shorts must be approximately knee length.

Hair standards – At all times hair must be worn in such a way that: the hair style is conservative – fashion trends and hair shorter than No. 2 are inappropriate it is tidy and well cared for it does not fall across the face it does not interfere with face to face communication it is the natural colour if it is longer than collar length it must be tied back using plain black scrunchies, black hair ties

or plain black ribbons. Hair clips are to be brown or black. Headbands are to be plain black. ** Coloured combs, slides or bands are not acceptable. All hair accessories are available in the College Uniform Shop.

Note: Boys in Years 10 - 12 only, may have their hair long enough to be tied back

No jewellery is to be worn with the school uniform except for the following:

a watch (not ornate) earrings - students with pierced ears may wear one matching pair of small plain gold or silver

studs (without a stone) or sleepers. One earring in the lobe of each ear Other jewellery, visible body piercing or mouth jewellery are not allowed to be worn at school.

Make-up and nail polish are not permitted. Shoes as specified on the uniform list. All students in the Senior School are required to wear the College Blazer The College Blazer is an optional item for Years 7 – 9. In Years 7 – 12, the tracksuit top is only to be worn with the sports uniform. A Tranby College raincoat is available for wet weather. A Tranby College backpack must be used to carry books and other personal property to and from

the College. If students need a bag for their sports uniform they must use the Tranby College sports bag. All items of clothing/personal equipment must be clearly labelled with student’s full name. Students and parents are notified via the Diary or Organiser if uniform requirements and standards

are not met.

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Sunglasses - Should parents choose for their child to wear sunglasses, school requests the following:

the sunglasses be those approved by the Cancer Foundation WA (Inc.) the sunglasses be appropriate for the activities the student is involved in the sunglasses be of conservative colour and style, and as plain as possible, in keeping with the

school's uniform the students is responsible for the care of their sunglasses.

F.3 Items of Uniform

KINDERGARTEN & PREPRIMARY STUDENTS (All Year)

Tranby Backpack Tranby Windcheater/Tranby Track Jacket Tranby House Shirt Sport Shorts and Track Pants Tranby Sports Socks Legionnaire Hat recommended (Slouch Hat available) Library Bag (available through the book list or at the Reception) Paint Smock

Footwear: BLACK Sports Shoes – all purpose with tabs if possible

Hair Accessories: (available from the Uniform Shop)-

Only the following permitted: Black zone rings, Black stretch headbands & Black ribbons Black or brown clips

No other hair accessories are permitted.

Hair is to be a neat and acceptable hairstyle (for hair which is shoulder length or longer, it must be tied back) and in the student's natural hair colour.

Jewellery: No jewellery is to be worn with the school uniform, Except the following:

ear rings, students with pierced ears may wear one matching pair of small plain gold or silver studs (without a stone) or gold or silver sleepers (only one ear ring permitted in each ear lobe).

No watches are to be worn in Kindergarten & Pre-primary

Make up and/or nail polish are not permitted.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL (Years 1 – 6) (All Year)

Tranby Backpack Library Bag (available through the book list or from the Uniform Shop) Legionnaire or Slouch style Tranby hat: to be worn for sports lessons and when involved

in outdoor activities, including play. Protective clothing for Art

FORMAL UNIFORM Identical for Boys and Girls

Tranby Jumper Shirt (long or short sleeves) Tranby socks (string colour only) Shoes: plain black polished leather lace-ups with broken sole – not fashion shoes Girls: Shorts or Divided Skirt (culottes) or Skirt or trousers Boys: Shorts or long trousers Girls: Beige tights may be worn, available from the Uniform shop. (Terms 2 & 3) Tie (Year 6 only Terms 2 & 3)

Formal Uniform Optional Items:

Sports Bag (if required for co curricular sports) Tranby College raincoat (optional, but no other raincoat is permitted).

NB: Students are not permitted to have umbrellas due to safety and storage issues.

College Scarf may be worn with the formal uniform in terms 2 and 3 (scarf is not permitted to be worn in the classroom)

Black belt

SPORTS UNIFORM

Identical for Boys and Girls

Tranby Sports Shorts Sports Shirt (House polo) Tranby Sports Shirt (Interschool) – Years 4 – 6 only Tranby Sports Socks Sports Shoes: all black with non-marking soles with laces or tabs (not basketball type or

skate shoes). Bathers Boys – Tranby Speedos and/or Tranby Taslon Shorts Girls - Tranby Bathers or plain black bathers (taslon shorts can be worn over these)

Sports Uniform Optional Items:

Sports Bag (if required for co curricular sports) Tranby Track Jacket (may also be worn over the College Jumper with the formal uniform

but not in lieu of Jumper) Tranby Track Pants (Primary type only) Tranby Windcheater Sun tops/rash vests for swimming are optional and should be plain black (these

are not available from uniform shop)

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Hair Accessories: (available from the Uniform Shop) - Only the following permitted: Black zone rings, Black stretch headbands, Black ribbons, Black or brown clips. No other hair accessories are permitted.

Hair is to be a neat and acceptable hairstyle (hair shoulder length or longer must be tied back), and in the student's natural hair colour.

Jewellery: No jewellery is to be worn with the school uniform, except the following:

a watch, not ornate; earrings, students with pierced ears may wear one matching pair of small plain gold or

silver studs (without a stone) or gold or silver sleepers (only one ear ring permitted in each ear lobe).

Make up and/or nail polish are not permitted.

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SECONDARY SCHOOL (Years 7 - 12)

Tranby Backpack Sports Bag A regulation Tranby hat or cap (to be worn for sports lessons and when outdoors

during the school day)

Formal Uniform

Boys Shorts or Trousers Short or Long Sleeve Shirt Blazer for Yrs 10, 11 & 12 (Senior School) Jumper Socks (string colour) Tie (Terms 2 & 3) Shoes: plain black polished lace-ups

with broken sole - not fashion shoes

Girls Skirt or Divided Skirt or Trousers or Shorts Short or Long Sleeve Shirt Blazer for Yrs 10, 11 & 12 (Senior School) Jumper Socks (string colour) Tie (Terms 2 & 3) Shoes: plain black polished lace-ups with

broken sole - not fashion shoes

Optional items: Blazer (Years 7 - 9 ) Black belt Tranby Scarf (Winter only - Terms 2 & 3) Tranby rain jacket (this is the only one which is acceptable) Leavers Jumper for Year 12's .

Formal Uniform:

From time to time secondary school students will be required to wear what is called "formal uniform". For boys: shorts or trousers, shirt and tie For girls: trousers/skirt/divided skirt, shirt and tie The jumper or blazer may be worn as part of the formal uniform for warmth. Years 10, 11 & 12 must wear their blazer.

Sports Uniform identical for boys & girls Tranby sports shorts

Tranby sports shirt - to be worn in inter-school events and when sports uniform is worn on excursions, as well as for PE lessons.

House polo - to be worn for inter-house sport & events Tranby sports socks Years 7 - 12: Sports shoes must be predominantly white or black and

suitable for physical activity such as running (skate and basketball boot type shoes are not acceptable).

All students must have College bathers

Optional items of sports uniform: Tranby track pants Tranby track jacket

Hair Accessories: Black zone rings, black stretch headbands, black ribbons Black or brown hair clips

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F.5 Non-Uniform Days Guidelines Non-uniform days are occasionally allowed (approximately once a term) as a way of raising money for various causes. Some general uniform expectations apply whatever the event:

school is a workplace and as such dress should be conservative with no bare stomachs, backs, shoulders etc.

dress should be in good taste - no offensive T-shirts students who have food, science or woodwork classes must wear closed shoes or they

will not be able to participate. Food students should also tie their hair back for the class students should change into sports uniform for PE classes (Secondary students) dress should conform to health and safety requirements students who do not follow these guidelines may be sent home to change.

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS 2009

Monday & Friday 8am – 10am Tuesday & Wednesday 2pm – 3.45pm Thursday (Closed)

(Please note: any changes will be advised in the Newsletter & on the Website) There are additional hours of opening in the school holidays, these are notified through the

Newsletter or are available from Reception. The College Uniform is compulsory for all students. Uniform items must be labelled clearly with the student’s name. All items, except the footwear, are purchased from the College Uniform Shop. Orders may be left at Reception – these orders will be filled when the Uniform Shop is

open and left at Reception for you to collect or if payment included the order can be delivered to your student’s classroom.

Some stationery items are also now available from the Uniform Shop.

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Junior School Introduction In 2009, we have two classes of every year group, except Year 4 which has three classes. We provide a comprehensive educational programme for all students. We are committed to the education and care of the individual, catering for the spiritual, intellectual, social, physical and emotional development of each child. We believe that collaboration, cooperation and communication between students, parents and teachers are essential for the successful learning of all children. Teachers in the Junior School work in teaching/learning teams to provide best practices and strategies for their students, to provide the best possible pastoral care and to provide accurate information for parents. We like to celebrate successes whether achieved inside school or outside. We ask parents to share their child's outside - school achievements with us and also any concerns about their child's development whether physical, emotional, spiritual or academic. Please contact the class teacher to discuss any issue, which needs to be clarified about the learning programme or, alternatively the Head of the Junior School. Staff The following are the core staff of the Junior School for 2009:

Head of the Junior School Mr G Badge Kindergarten Mrs L Suter Pre-primary Ms T Blaszkow & Ms L Mason Year 1 Mrs D Thickett & Ms J Reilly Year 2 Mrs S Joseph & Ms M Smith Year 3 Mrs A Davison & Mrs H Mazengarb Year 4 Mrs H Lilley, Mrs C Taylor & Ms S Youens Year 5 Mrs S Dennard & Mr B Taylor Year 6 Mrs T Bray & Mr C Pudney

The following specialist staff have Junior School responsibilities:

L.O.T.E. Ms B Steele Physical Education Ms R Sweeney Music Ms S Storry Art Ms G King Library Mrs V Abercromby Education Assistants in Junior School Mrs S Heeney Mrs J Beermier

Ms T Marshall Mrs A Back

Mrs C Russell Mrs N Plackett Mrs K Miller Mrs L Rose Library Assistants Mrs D Hatton Mrs L Koch

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Staff in the Junior School All classroom teachers have approved educational qualifications (see Tranby College Staff List 2009 at the front of this Handbook) to teach. Some have additional qualifications or experience in specific areas e.g. Special Education, Language Other than English, Art, Music, Physical Education. This allows the Junior School Staff to draw on a wide range and depth of experience and expertise as a team. Classroom teachers are also qualified to teach the full range of curriculum in the Junior School at different age groups. This enables class teachers flexibility to move and teach competently between different student groups and it is an expectation at Tranby that staff would do this to maximise the teaching/learning potential of students and teachers. Some of our teachers have also specialised in early childhood and they are generally placed in the early years’ classes. The educational assistants have recognised qualifications to enable them to carry out their duties in supporting the teaching learning programme. There are educational reasons why assistant time may vary between classes and age groups. However, as part of our on going commitment to students and teachers at Tranby each class has a full or part time allocated education assistant. In the early years because of the nature and stage of the students’ development there tends to be a greater teacher and educational assistant/student ratio. As the students’ skills and abilities develop and to enable their independence and responsibilities to develop further the ratio alters and the educational assistant’s proximity and time allocation are adapted accordingly. However, where there are students in a class who have been formally recognised under the Commonwealth Funded Targeted Program guidelines as requiring additional support, there will be designated educational assistant time to support the implementation of the specifically designed program. To support the teachers, Tranby provides generous DOTT (duties other than teaching) time to assist teachers in developing and preparing lessons and educational programmes and to communicate with parents and each other about student progress. The staff are also required to develop curriculum, attend relevant professional development, assist each other in ‘showcasing’ innovative strategies and practice and attend network meetings. Junior School Daily Routine KINDERGARTEN Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Session 1 8:40 am – 11:50am

Session 2 12:45pm - 3:15 pm K1 Group (Bees) Mon am; Tues pm; Thurs am; Fri pm K2 Group (Butterflies) Mon pm; Tues am; Thurs pm; Fri am

YEARS P - 6 Monday - Friday 8:40 am - 3:15 pm Recess 10:15 am - 10:35 am Lunch 11:55 pm - 12:35 pm

Break 1:55 pm - 2:05pm Classroom doors open at 8:40 am so that students have adequate time to prepare for the first learning session of the day. Students in Kindergarten have 'staggered starts' for the first two weeks in the school year. Parents are advised of their child’s staggered starts times in Term 4 of the previous school year.

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Organisation of K - 6 Classes

The two Kindergarten classes attend four half-day sessions per week - see 'Junior School Daily Routine' section above. Each of these classes contains up to twenty five students and there are two Education Assistants to support the teacher.

Pre-primary students attend five full days. Each of these classes contains up to twenty seven students.

Students in Years 1 - 6 must attend five full days. Each of these classes contains up to thirty students.

Students in Kindergarten generally remain in the same groupings for Pre-primary. For the start of Year 1, the students will be regrouped to accommodate their social learning development. They will be regrouped each year thereafter.

Procedures for students who have been referred for therapy, counselling, special assessments, etc. outside school

Please note that, if parents have made any arrangements regarding these it is valuable for educational purposes to make the Head of Junior School aware so that school can be supportive and work in partnership. Any reports written or verbal should also be made directly to the Head of Junior School because of the nature of the confidentiality and any telephone calls or written communication should also be directed through the Head of Junior School.

Dress Code and Standards of Personal Appearance

Students are encouraged to take personal pride in how they wear their uniform and in their personal grooming. Kindergarten and Pre-primary Students wear the P.E. uniform designed to assist their age and style of learning - active, indoor, outdoor and "on the floor" activities. Children need to feel comfortable and safe as they play with educational equipment and their uniform allows them the flexibility to be able to enjoy free movement in their daily routines.

Students in Years 1-6 wear the more formal School uniform. On days when students are timetabled for PE lessons, students in Years 1-6 wear the PE Uniform to school and remain in it for the duration of the day.

All students must wear an approved uniform hat while outdoors all year round.

If students wear their uniform in a public place outside school hours the uniform must be worn correctly as in school.

See also Part E of handbook.

Schoolbags

Only the Tranby school bag is acceptable. If students are involved in after-school sports, they should purchase the Tranby Sports bag to hold their sports' clothes. Plastic bags are not a substitute for the Tranby Sports bag. We suggest that a simple key ring or other distinguishing item e.g. ribbon, be tied onto your child's school bag for easy identification. Please put your child's name on the school bag and sports bag. Bags should be placed on the benches neatly outside the classroom or neatly on the ground beside the bench if the bench space has been taken.

School buses

If your child travels to or from school by bus, please support us by encouraging the highest behaviour and safety standards. Bus drivers will let parents and the school know if there are any concerns. If a younger student (in Pre-primary or Year 1) is travelling by bus and parents inform us, we will try to buddy them with an older student. It is not recommended that Kindergarten students travel by bus unless accompanied by an older and responsible sibling. Students with repeated inappropriate behaviour while travelling may be disallowed the privilege of travelling by bus for a particular period of time.

Staff supervise students boarding the buses in the afternoon.

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See also Section B.3 Riding of Bikes It is not recommended that students, younger than Year 4 of school age, ride bikes to school. The WA Police leaflet "Children in Traffic" strongly recommends that children be adequately trained in bike safety before riding to school and that children, younger than Year 4 of school, should be accompanied by an adult. A safety standard helmet must be worn if riding to and from school and bikes must be placed in the designated bike racks and padlocked on arrival. The school will not accept any responsibility for bicycles. Kindergarten - Year 6 Assemblies Assemblies are held generally once a week on Mondays at 8:55 am. There are K-2 Assemblies, Years 3-6 Assemblies, House Official led Assemblies, House Assemblies and some K-6 Assemblies. Variations are notified in the College Newsletter. Junior Chapel is also held regularly on most Mondays. Parents and friends are always welcome to join us at any assembly. We apologise that at times space is challenging but we are appreciative of parents attending. Parents may sit in the chairs provided or stand at the sides to be able to see the students presenting assembly. End of Year Presentation Assemblies and Events At the end of each year the Junior School holds formal presentation assemblies in recognition of the school year. These take different forms dependent upon the ages of the students.

Kindergarten, Pre-primary, Years 1 and 2. Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Years 1 and 2 hold a presentation assembly on the last day of the school year during the school day. All students participate and parents and close relatives are invited. Each student receives a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of their year's learning.

Year 3 - 6 These year groups hold their presentation assembly on (or close to) the last day of the school year. All students in Years 1 and 2 receive Certificates of Achievement while selected students in Years 3 - 6 receive recognition for three categories: Academic Excellence, Academic Effort and Active Citizenship. These awards reflect across-curricular activities. The Tranby Award is presented to a Year 6 student who has excelled over time in the life of the school.

Attendance All students in Kindergarten and Pre-primary are expected to be present at their presentation assembly and attend school sessions to the end of the school year. All students in Years 1 - 6 are expected to be present at their presentation assembly. Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Year 1 and 2 students may attend the Years 3 - 6 presentation assembly with their parents. These events are significant in the school life of the students. Students should see the presentation assembly as a valuable and important opportunity to recognise and support the combined contribution that all students, staff and parents have made to the success of the year.

End of Year Reports These, together with portfolios are only available after the presentation assemblies. If parents are not able to collect them following the end of the presentation assemblies, they may do so after that date from the School Office (please note that reports will not be posted). Reports and portfolios will not be available prior to the presentation assemblies.

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Communication School-Home Please refer also to Section C1. As well as the College Newsletter, letters containing information specific to the Junior School will be sent home. Teachers also write notes home from time to time with information relevant to a particular class or group. It is helpful to the class teacher if parents sign the student diary as having received such letters. Teachers will also write notes to parents in the Student Diary or Organiser. Parents are requested to check their children's bags regularly, so that important messages are received and read promptly. The student diary is used from Kindergarten onwards. Teachers, students and staff record events, notes, homework and reminders in the diary. Teachers sight the diary daily and initial it. Parents are requested to check the diary daily, sign as having sighted any notes and to record that homework has been completed appropriately by the student. Parents are asked to note any concerns in the diary. Notes to the office or any member of staff may be returned via the diary and confidential information can be placed inside an envelope and sent via the diary. Homework - Please refer also to Section C 8 Homework is an integral part of Tranby's learning program. Daily homework is set from Year 1 onwards and is viewed as a valuable support to class work. It enables parents to share in their children’s learning on a day-to-day basis. Importance is attached to the careful and conscientious completion of homework and to homework being handed in on time. Cooperation of parents is sought in this matter. Parents should use the Student Diary to advise the teacher if difficulties arise or if homework is incomplete due to illness or other cause. In the Junior Years, reading is an important part of every student's daily homework programme. Learning to read is a process requiring interaction between parent, student and teacher. Formal, planned reading lessons are only a part of the learning-to-read process. Parents can help by being role models, giving encouragement and endeavouring to develop in their child, positive attitudes towards reading at every opportunity. As the student progresses through the Junior School, other learning areas become part of the home-studies programme. Quite often new work presented at school during the day, is consolidated in a homework activity at night. However, reading in a variety of forms should still occupy a large proportion of the time devoted to homework. Children learn to read by reading, the more they read the more confident learners they become. Reading is also essential in creating imaginative writers who use a wide vocabulary and who can clearly select information and record appropriately. As students progress through their primary years, learning to read develops to reading to learn. In the later Junior Years, carefully planned homework is valuable as a gradual introduction to more formal studies and to establish sound study habits. In Year 6, study skills are emphasised in preparation for progression to Middle School. The following are some suggestions which may help parents with children's homework programme: set aside a definite time for homework and organise the evening meal to suit; give children a specific quiet place to work, away from television and other distractions; help them to develop a routine involving careful recording of set work in the Student Diary at

College, and systematic checking of the Student Diary at home; if problems occur, parents may help, but should not become over concerned if children do not

understand their methods. Parent/student friction over homework can produce unfavourable

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attitudes for all. Speaking with the class teacher or putting a note in the Student Diary should clarify the matter.

The class teacher sets the homework activities for students from Year 1 upwards. Homework should be completed daily. Time allocation develops from approximately 15 minutes for Year 1 students each day increasing to 20 - 25 minutes in Year 2, 30 minutes in Years 3 and 4 to 45 minutes for Year 5 and 6 students each day. No homework is set for weekends. However, a teacher may request unfinished class work to be completed on the weekend. Homework details are written into the Student Diary and parents should sign it each day as confirmation that they have supervised and sighted the homework undertaken and to acknowledge notes written in the diary. In Year 1, teachers may write the details in the diaries but as the students gain skills in writing, they become responsible for writing the set homework into their diaries. The class teacher checks the diaries daily and assists parents with homework organisational concerns if required. Student Absences See Section 1, Part B.2 and B.3 Students on holiday during Term time Please refer to Section ‘Student Attendance and Absences’. In the Junior School, so much of a student’s initial concept/skill learning is most meaningful in the given context of the particular lesson. Moreover, much of the learning is presented visually or constructed by the students using hands-on materials either individually or in small groups. Transference of this is therefore very difficult in “out of school” holiday settings. We therefore suggest to parents that, if they choose to take their child out of school during term time, their child could keep a scrapbook where photos, holiday memorabilia, diary entries etc can be noted. This can then be brought back to school and shared with other students as a learning tool. It may be possible to take a homework text or other student text with the student but it is not an expectation that a teacher prepare a “special” work package for a student on holiday as the teacher has already prepared the student’s learning activities at school. Telephone calls - messages for teachers or students can be left with the Junior School Receptionist who will ensure delivery as soon as practicable. It is not possible for teachers to leave their class unattended to take a telephone call but they will return calls as soon as their teaching commitments allow. Parent Assistance in the Classrooms Tranby encourages parents and other adult family members to be active participants in their children's education. Teachers have rosters of special times for parental involvement and assistance. Support requirements vary from class to class and year to year. Parental assistance in planned activities as directed by the teacher enhances the relationships between student - parent - teacher and allows parents to gain a better understanding of and insight into the classroom programme. Parent - Teacher Meetings Parents may request a meeting with the teacher at any stage of the year. An appointment ensures

enough time is set aside specifically for the purpose of the discussion. At the beginning of the school year, there is a "Meet the teacher" evening when the teacher

welcomes you and informs you of the goals, aspirations and expectations for the school year. A letter is sent out at the beginning of Term 1 to inform you of this.

Learning journeys are held in the classrooms in the afternoon teaching session in Terms 2 and 3 (see also Part D.9)

Three way conferences are held on the student free day at the end of Term 1 and the commencement of Term 3. (see also Part D.9)

There are many other occasions for teachers and parents to meet through social and more informal events held throughout the year.

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Orientation Session This is held in November each year for Kindergarten students entering Tranby the following year. Parents of Kindergarten students are notified of the session to attend early in Term 4. Comprehensive information is provided to parents about the College at these sessions. Kindergarten is our main intake year. Parent Liaison K - 6 Each class has two parent liaison assistants to promote communication, social well-being and general support. Two parents in each class volunteer or are nominated at the beginning of the school year to provide opportunities for new parents and children to be made welcome, for existing parents to meet and to socialise, to assist with on-going activities and events throughout the year and to encourage families to get to know each other. Each class teacher, the P & F Association and the school have copies of the parent liaison role. The Parent Liaison group meets together once or twice each term and when required with the representative from the P & F Association and the Head of Junior School. Pastoral Care and Discipline The pastoral care of students involves all staff and students. In Years K – 6 while all teachers are involved, the class teacher has the primary responsibility for the pastoral care and discipline of the students belonging to their class. Students' inter and intra personal skills are developed through class based personal and social development activities, religious studies and a 'values' programme, which is integrated across the curriculum. Pastoral care and discipline are seen as integral as care of the students sometimes requires implementation of the College's disciplinary codes. Discipline is addressed at the class level in the first instance then referred to the Head of the Junior School if further attention is required. Parents will then be contacted if appropriate. Parents are expected to support the code of good behaviour, respect and responsibility both in and out of school. Please refer to Part E of the Handbook, and to the class teacher for specific details. Duty of Care - Children who are not going home with parents or guardians or by their normal bus procedures The school has a duty of care regarding students leaving school with a person other than their parents. If your child is to go home with another parent or person, the school needs to be informed and to have written permission from you for your child to do so - either on a regular basis or a one-off situation. If this is an emergency, then a phone-call to school is necessary. If school does not receive permission from you, the school will keep your child until you can be contacted. If you make arrangements for your child to accompany another child on one of the bus services to that child's home then the above also applies. Please note certain buses operated by the Department of Transport that serve Tranby are only permitted to carry regular registered passengers. Therefore, even if we receive written permission for your child to go home on those particular buses with another child, the school needs to know you also have permission from the Department of Transport for your child to travel as a "visiting" passenger. Students using Tranby Childcare for after-school care Parents should let the class teacher know in the diary when students are booked into after-school care. They should also let teachers know of any changes in after-school care arrangements.

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Professional Courtesy and Protocol In order for communication to be harmonious and constructive, and above all for the welfare and interests of all children to be protected, we do ask parents to observe the following: Impromptu meetings are discouraged. An involved interview before the school day commences is

inappropriate as teachers have lessons to prepare and need to be available for the children. Please do not enter classrooms without warning while the Class Teacher is working with the

children. The teacher cannot legally leave the children unattended nor unsupervised in the classroom. It is therefore not possible to discuss any matter with a parent while a class is in session.

If you become aware of relationship issue between your child and another, please draw it to the attention of the class teacher. Please do not raise the matter with the other child's parents without the involvement of the school, or worse still, challenge the child personally in the playground. When the issue is fully understood by staff, Mr Badge will involve you directly in the resolution of it.

Please respect the professional training and experience of the Tranby staff. Of course, they care deeply about your child, but so too must they give equal care and attention to all the other children of other parents in their class. They would not be acting professionally or with regard for your child, if they did not draw to your attention any matters of concern about his or her welfare and progress. We are here to help and to work with you, but children are different and unpredictable. Calm and sensible reflection is always needed in order that genuine love be shown.

If you wish to be on the campus (other than for an appointment with a teacher, for example) please ensure that the Reception is aware. Society now has strong expectations of schools that children will be safe and protected at all times. Tranby has a strict security protocol, which covers the whole campus. Staff are under instructions to challenge any unauthorised persons - which includes parents and others, even if they know them.

All visitors coming to Tranby must sign in at the office and wear Tranby Visitor identification. This includes all parents working in a volunteer capacity. The badge, marked Tranby Visitor, is to be worn conspicuously during the entire time on the Tranby campus. Visitors must sign out when they leave the school. In this way, we know who is in the school at any one time.

Please generally leave gates and doors as you find them. If a gate to a play area is open, it is usually for a good reason. If it is closed, then obviously it is with the safety of children in mind. If in any doubt, please ask. Childproof gates should be left closed at all times.

Camps In addition to normal educational excursions throughout the year, the Year 6 students have a camp. Parents will be notified of the details. Costs are kept as reasonable as possible and are in addition to the terms fees and the curriculum levy. Eating and Lunchtime Procedures Students in the Junior School bring a packed recess each day. For lunch students either bring a packed lunch with them to school or order from the canteen (see Section B7). Because of allergies and special dietary requirements students should not share their recess food or lunch with other students. Students sit on the benches or the verandah undercover to eat their lunches. Parents may supply a very small carpet square if they choose. Students are supervised by the teachers for the first ten minutes of eating and then by the duty roster teacher after this.

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Students are not permitted to walk around eating nor to leave the designated eating area for the first ten minutes of lunch. Students are expected to clean up and put their rubbish in the bin before they go to play. A bell goes at the end of the ten minutes but the students must then put their hands up to indicate that they are ready to be dismissed, having cleared away their belongings and disposed of any rubbish in the bin. Students who have not finished at that stage are expected to sit until their lunch is finished. After the lunch break is over, the class teacher and his/her students are responsible for clearing their verandah area and making sure it is clean and tidy. The verandahs are hosed each morning to ensure that they are clean to start the day. In inclement weather, the students eat indoors and are supervised after eating in the activity area or their classroom.

Instrumental Music Tuition See Section D.7 Houses See Section D.10 Student Leadership House Officials are student-elected representatives from Years 5 and 6. There are twelve per semester - four from Year 5 and eight from Year 6. Their leadership role involves them in a variety of activities over and above their normal student commitment, supporting their House and school throughout their time as House Officials. While all students are considered to be "leaders" in various ways and from time to time, particular students are selected from Years 5 and 6 to adopt the formal role of House Officials. They are elected by the student body for a period of a Semester to lead their House in the Junior School. Four House Assistants from Year 5 and eight House Captains from Year 6 serve at any one time. This maximises the opportunities for students in Years 5 and 6 to experience leadership responsibilities while being supported by the Head of the Junior School, House teachers, class teachers, peers and the older House Officials of the Secondary School. House Officials must purchase the uniform tie. House Officials are inducted at an assembly and undergo a Student Leadership course over the Semester they hold office. Birthday Invitations Many students of Junior school age invite their school friends to their Birthday Party. We understand and respect that every family circumstance for holding parties will be different and that, while some parents may choose to invite the whole class to the party, others may choose to invite only a few members of the class or none. We try to accommodate these family differences as sensitively as possible, particularly since it is a difficult concept for young children to understand why some friends may be invited and not others. It can be upsetting and often hurtful, if they see the invitations being handed out selectively or opened in front of them. We wish to avoid any unnecessary and unintended disappointment at home or at school at a time which should be a celebration. As a result, the following guidelines apply in the Junior years: If all students in the class are to receive invitations, parents should give the invitations to the class

teacher who will send them home with the students in their diaries. In these circumstances, the teacher may also provide a special time when the "Birthday person", under the teacher's supervision, hands out an invitation to every student in the class.

If only some students are being invited to the party, parents can: - telephone the students' parents to invite the students - give the invitations to the teacher who will place the

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- invitations discretely in the appropriate diaries. If the parents of the child having the birthday, wish to send a cake or cakes into the school for the

class to share as a birthday treat, teachers will assist in making this a special time, usually coinciding with a natural break like recess or lunch. In this way, the students in the class can feel they have taken part in the celebrations. Because of allergies, or special dietary requirements not all children will be able to share cake sent in. We do request that parents bear this in mind and request that cakes for sharing do not contain nuts especially.

Birthdays are recognised at assemblies when each Birthday student is presented with a Birthday sticker and all students at assembly sing "Happy Birthday". We ask that all parents support these procedures so that, when their child's birthday comes, they can be assured of a Happy Birthday. Fundraising for worthy causes/Non-Uniform Days Beliefs Part of the College's Vision and Statement of Goals is that the College is developing people of conscience who play a responsible role in creating sustainable, compassionate communities. Tranby addresses this in many ways including developing in its students the qualities of: tolerance and compassion responsibility for themselves and others respecting all people as equals regardless of their age, colour, creed, gender or race care for the environment

Therefore, it is an important part of the College's mission to: demonstrate our Christian service for others support those who are in need in our immediate community, the wider community and in those

areas of the world where there is hardship of any kind assist in appropriate ways towards responsible care for our environment raise awareness of and be involved in fund-raising in a variety of ways for particular worthy causes incorporate the activities into the students' learning programme

(1) Principles for fundraising In House groups or as the Junior School or in some instances as the whole College, the students might raise awareness of a specific cause and/or make a donation either of kind or money or some other material resources e.g. food or clothing. This would take place generally as a normal part of the school day and as an integral part of the school's commitment to outreach to groups in need.

Practices for fund-raising Parents and students will be notified in advance about fund-raising events, the relevant purpose and

the specific procedures. All students are encouraged to participate fully in such an event. Money brought as donations should be placed in an envelope with the child's name, year group and

event written on the front and given to the class teacher on arrival at school. Donations other than money e.g. food, clothing etc. will have a particular collection point.

(2) Principles for non-uniform days (usually associated with fund-raising or a special event) Students may be permitted to have an occasional non-uniform day during the year. This might or might not be associated with a particular worthy cause. On these non-uniform days, students need to take part in their normal day to day routines and fulfil their commitments as learners in the classroom and in the other relevant learning and play areas of the campus. For these reasons, the school has guidelines for appropriate dress on non-uniform days.

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Practices for non-uniform days Parents and students will be notified in advance if there is to be a non-uniform day and the purpose

of it. All students are encouraged to participate fully in non-uniform clothing Students should wear their hair, hair accessories and jewellery as outlined in the school policy for

normal uniform unless the information sent home states otherwise. Students should wear clothing which clearly reflects the nature of the event e.g. Jeans for Genes,

character for Book Week. The school will generally outline the requirement when this is the case. Students will be expected to play normally at recess and lunch breaks, attend P.E. lessons and

operate effectively within the school. They should therefore wear safe, suitable, comfortable footwear such as joggers or normal school shoes.

Clothing items should be conservative, neat and smart, should not reflect any design or language, which would cause disrespect or offence to another person and there should be no bare stomachs, backs etc.

Clothing should reflect the weather conditions for the time of year and the particular day. As with any other day at school, items that are not suitable or acceptable should not be brought to

school. If a student is found to have brought such an item, it will be taken from the student for safekeeping and returned home in an appropriate manner at a relevant time.

Parents of students who attend school in inappropriate clothing will be contacted and the school will make a decision about the action to be taken concerning the student's attendance on that day.

SunSmart Policy

No hat, no play - students must stay in the shade and the hat issue followed up (this is an all year round requirement).

Sunscreen is kept in an accessible place in all classrooms, in specialist areas and in the Health Centre. Students are actively encouraged, as they move through the Junior School to become responsible and to apply sunscreen themselves and to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired about sun protection.

The teachers remind students to apply sunscreen prior to going outdoors. If a student has a particular sensitivity to sun, we ask that parents kindly inform the school, complete the necessary health forms and decide on an action plan with the school e.g. if an allergy-free sunscreen is necessary or a specific type of sunscreen.

Sun protection and skin cancer awareness are incorporated into the learning/teaching programme. Parents are requested that their children apply sunscreen before leaving home in the morning.

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Junior School - use of the computers

A code of practice for students Beliefs The use of computers can have significant, educational benefits for students when used effectively and appropriately. We recognise that they are only one of many valuable tools for learning and therefore should be selected because they can provide the information and method most effective for a given purpose. Computers are useful for creating learning activities, for practising skills, for locating relevant information and for using a variety of strategies across curricular areas to assist students with their learning. Procedures The computer area in the library is available for the use of the Primary classes on a regular basis. This means that whole classes will now have access to the computers as well as individuals and small groups both in the library area and in the classrooms. We believe that a code of practice enhances the provision of access to computer-aided learning and provides the students with a framework concerning their responsibility while accessing the computers the trust that the staff and others have placed in them when accessing information through the use

of the computers the manner in which access to computers can enhance their learning the appropriate care of the computers

Practices Students will follow the directions of the teacher with respect to the purpose of the activity at any given time log in using their own password and follow the instructions given report any difficulty immediately to the teacher use the computer with due care and with respect for school property ensure that they only access certain programmes, sections of programmes and information which

are approved by the school for their use be supervised by staff while using the computers be expected to be responsible for their use of the computers understand that there will be consequences for inappropriate use of the computers as with any

inappropriate behaviour within the school understand that the use of the computers in school is for educational purposes only and is directly

linked to their curriculum understand that the use of computers is a privilege and not a right

Internet Specific Students should only access the Internet at school under the direction of the supervising teacher only access curriculum related information or suitable educational games not access any information which is in any way unacceptable inform a teacher immediately and back out of a site which they find unsuitable not reproduce any material without acknowledging its source seek permission from a teacher before copying or downloading information from the internet not download or play non-curriculum related games on the school network not use the Internet Relay Chat or Newsgroups on the school network not give out anyone's name, address or phone number unless it has been approved by a teacher not use the internet to cause offence to anyone

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JUNIOR SCHOOL K-6 CURRICULUM LEARNING AREAS

PRINCIPLES In common with all schools in WA, Tranby College is mandated to implement the Curriculum Framework W.A. Copies of the Curriculum Framework W.A. are kept in the College Library should parents wish to refer to them. The Curriculum Framework is the document which outlines what students should know, understand, value and be able to do as a result of the programmes they undertake in schools in W.A. from Kindergarten – Year 12. Schools use the Curriculum Framework to develop and implement their learning and teaching programmes according to the needs of their students and the particular ethos of their school. Schools can also offer programmes that enable students to achieve outcomes in addition to those specified in the document. The Curriculum Framework W.A. supports a developmental approach to curriculum planning, teaching and learning. This enables students to progress smoothly through their phases of development thus avoiding the major dysfunctions between stages of schooling evident in some previous approaches. See appendices one and two. The Curriculum Framework W.A.: - outlines the knowledge, understanding, skills and values necessary to participate and prosper in a

changing world aims to ensure that students achieve their personal best and develop a sense of pride in themselves,

their school, their environment and their society encourages student-centred learning, learning across curricular areas, recognition of different

learning styles and a developmental approach to learning provides clear directions for teaching and learning including appropriate assessment and reporting

procedures recognises that education is the shared responsibility of students, teachers, parents and the

community requires a collaborative approach and collective responsibility for success

In conjunction with the College’s Mission and Vision Statement, values, goals and practices, the Junior School recognises that each student is developing in different ways, at different rates and at different stages learning and teaching are based on our core values and on our beliefs about how children learn best it is important to provide the kind of environment that best supports the development of the

student – physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually and spiritually. Thus our beliefs and values together with the school policies which are designed from the Curriculum Framework W.A. guide our practices. The learning and teaching practices and environment provide the students with the appropriate opportunities to demonstrate outcomes for learning as described in the Curriculum Framework W.A. THE LEARNING AREAS The Curriculum Framework W.A. outlines eight learning areas which all students are involved in at various stages throughout their schooling. A values framework of core shared values underpins and shapes the curriculum across curricular areas. A brief explanation of the eight learning areas is provided as expressed in terms of the Curriculum Framework W.A. so that there is a common shared understanding as to how and why students are involved in various kinds of learning activities at school.

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The Arts In the Arts learning area, students develop creative skills, critical appreciation and knowledge of artistic techniques and technologies in dance, drama, media, music, visual arts and combinations of arts forms. The Arts develop students’ sense of personal and cultural identity and equips them for lifelong involvement in and the appreciation of the arts. English In the English learning area, students learn about the English language, how it works and how to use it effectively. They develop an understanding of the ways in which language operates as a social process and how to use language in a variety of forms and situations. They learn to speak, listen, view, read and write effectively. Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education provides students with an understanding of health issues and the skills needed for confident participation in physical and recreational activities. This enables students to make responsible decisions about health and physical activity and to promote their own and others’ health and well-being. L.O.T.E. In the Language Other Than English learning area, students learn to communicate effectively in languages other that English. They gain an understanding of other societies, the ability to interact with people and cultures other than their own and practical skills which they can use in future social, cultural and vocational areas. Through LOTE, students are also able to further develop their skills and understandings in English and of literacy in general. (Currently at Tranby, students in Year 1 upwards learn Indonesian) Maths In Mathematics, students learn to use their ideas about working mathematically, number, space, measurement, chance and data, and Algebra and to find mathematical ways of representing patterns and relationships, to describe, interpret and reason about their social and physical world. Mathematics plays a key role in the development of students’ numeracy and assists learning across the curriculum. Science In the Science learning area, students learn to investigate, understand and communicate about the physical, biological and technological world and value the processes that support life on our planet. Science helps students to become critical thinkers by encouraging them to use evidence to evaluate the use of science in society and the application of science in daily life. Society and the Environment The Society and Environment learning area develops students’ understanding of how individuals and groups live together and interact with their environment. Students develop a respect for cultural heritage and a commitment to social justice, the democratic process and ecological sustainability. Technology and Enterprise In the Technology and Enterprise learning area, students apply knowledge, skills, experience and resources to the development of technological solutions that are designed to meet the changing needs of individuals, societies and environments. Students become innovative, adaptable and reflective as they select and use appropriate materials, information, systems and processes to create solutions that consider the short- and long-term impact on societies and environment.

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Religious and Values Education (RAVE) In addition to the eight learning areas of the Curriculum Framework, at Tranby Religious Education and Spiritual Development are also addressed as vital, valued and integral parts of the school programme. This involves the development of students’ spiritual growth by means of a developmental programme, values education and personal development education through class lessons, assemblies and Christian giving and service. All students play an active role in topics and themes across curricular areas and are encouraged to express their faith in a wide variety of daily activities. The Staff support the Christian beliefs and values of the school throughout the daily operation of their classes and through the Pastoral Curriculum. Values In recognition that values underpin and shape the curriculum, core shared values are explicitly articulated within the Curriculum Framework. It is recognised that the values are those generally to be held by members of Australia’s multicultural society, taking into

account certain values which are distinctive to Aboriginal culture integration of values will enhance learning opportunities within school communities

The core shared values are a pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to achievement of potential self acceptance and respect of self social and civic responsibility environmental responsibility

These values are inherent in Tranby’s vision statement and goals, are integrated across curricular areas and are strongly supported in the RAVE programme. Specific Educational Needs The following information helps the School determine the specific needs of your child:- Medical information Medication information Assessments and reports regarding paediatric treatment, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, counselling, physiotherapy, psychology referrals and any other special referrals of this nature. Any reports/information received by parents from these outside agencies should be given to the Head of Junior School in the first instance. Should the class teacher and support teacher be involved, there will be a team approach. If any parent seeks information from the school to be provided to an outside agency, a written request should be given to the Head of the Junior School. These procedures assist in addressing the needs of your child as effectively as possible as well as respecting the possible confidential nature of the information. Students identified with a specific or more general learning need Before or after a student is enrolled at Tranby, a student may be identified as having a specific learning difficulty or a more general learning difficulty or disability. The Learning Support teacher, the class teacher, the Head of the Junior School, the parents and other relevant specialists work together to develop strategies to assist the student address their learning needs. This may be for a given time or on-going depending on the nature of the student’s difficulty or disability. The programs which are developed for these particular students are revisited and adjusted to maintain the continuity of progress. The ‘team’ will also continue to be an important factor in ensuring the needs of the student are met on-going.

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Activities to enrich the student’s learning beyond the normal classroom program These generally fall into three main categories:-

1 Activities which any student can elect to join that are relevant to their age and developmental stage e.g. various clubs, co curricular sport, instrumental lessons, Maths Activity Day.

2 Activities which are specific to a number of students (these group will vary depending on the purpose of the activity and the age, interest, aptitude or ability of the student). Class teachers, together with the learning support teacher and/or other teachers who may be providing the experience, will select students from time to time. These activities take place during school time or after school. Teachers will communicate with parents about this in the middle-upper Primary classes there are a number of specific events which groups of students are selected for which occur annually e.g. JSHAA Chess Day, Speakers’ Challenge and the Penguin Club Speak Up, Tournament of Minds, Science at Sci-Tech or at STAWA (Science Teacher’s Association WA), Inter-Schools Sporting events, Special competitions. Activities which all students in a class are involved in beyond the class curriculum e.g. Choir (Years 5 and 6), In Term Swimming (P-6), Camps (Upper Primary).

The enrichment activities for specific groups are coordinated by the Learning Support teacher as are the Co-curricular Sports. Mobile Phones in the Junior School Students are discouraged from bringing mobile phones to school unless they need them when travelling to and from school in an emergency. During school hours the students, with approval from their teachers, should contact parents through the school office if necessary. Parents can also leave messages for their children at the Junior School office. If it is essential for a Junior School student to carry a mobile phone from home, the school needs written permission and reason from a parent to put on the school records. The procedures for Junior School students with phones are:- On arrival at school the student must hand in the phone in to Junior School Reception for

safekeeping. On departure from the school, the student should collect the phone from Junior School Reception.

These procedures safeguard the student from any unnecessary interruptions or distractions from learning, ensures their phone is safely looked after and sends the message to the wider student body that phones at school are not encouraged as ‘fashion statements’ or ‘trends’. The School will not accept any responsibility for these items.

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Middle School 1. Structure or Systems of Middle School at Tranby College Middle Schooling at Tranby College encompasses Years 7, 8 and 9. Students in these years are 'young adolescents' and as such are recognised as requiring an educational experience which is different from that tailored to either 'junior' students or 'senior' students. They are energetic, unpredictable, imaginative, excitable, interested and uninterested, have frequent mood swings - they are in fact see-sawing between children and adults. This requires a special 'brand' of education specifically designed for this age range. Middle schooling is one means whereby a smooth transition from 'primary' to 'secondary' schooling is achieved. Students have a home-classroom, called a form room, where many of their lessons occur., with a small number of teachers. This enables each teacher to develop a relationship with each member of the class. Our aim is for students to complete middle schooling with a positive sense of self and a love of learning. They should be prepared to show respect for others in the Tranby community and had opportunity to experience some aspects of leadership. To help meet these needs, the Middle School follows three significant organisational aspects: Form Room; every class has their own space (classroom) in which the majority of their lessons will occur. Their work will be on display and it is where they will keep their personal belongings. They will begin and end every day there. Form Teacher; having somewhere to belong to each student also ‘belongs to someone’, that is their Form teacher. The Form teacher will teach their Form class for more time than any other teacher and so is responsible for overseeing the progress (both academic and pastoral) for these students. The Form teacher is the person you first seek out when enquiring as to how your child is going. Students in Years 7/8 study a limited range of options taught by specialist teachers. In Year 7 the form teacher will spend approximately 75% of their time with their class. In Year 8 this figure is more likely to be between 40% - 50%. By Year 9 this contact time with the same person is reduced to approximately 25%. Student Organiser The Student Organiser is an important item and a key communication tool between the College and home. It is to be with the student every day for all subjects (where practical). In addition to the management of homework the teachers will record in the Organiser feedback regarding both academic performance, completion of homework and behaviour. The expectation is that the student will also use it to reflect upon their learning each week. They are to then have it commented in by both their teacher and parents/guardian. This is an important part of the on-going communication about your child’s progress and hopefully will ensure there are ‘no surprises’ come report time. ‘Blue marks’ are given to reward and acknowledge good behaviour and work. These may be in the form of a written comment, sticker or stamp. ‘Red marks’ are given for poor behaviour and homework or assignments not being completed. Three or more red marks in any week will result in an after school detention.

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2. Daily Routine

3. Curriculum (see Section 1 Part D for further details of the curriculum) In the Middle School we recognise that adolescents become engaged and motivated to learn when they feel connected to their learning environment. Students need to identify with their school culture and feel safe to explore, experiment and express themselves. Our teachers develop strong, supportive relationships with their students and act as their mentor in the learning process. In class, they model thinking and learning strategies, promote collaborative inquiry and take time for students to engage in dialogue and reflection. We also understand that learners have different intellectual abilities and styles of learning. The Advantage Programme and the Talented and Gifted (TAGS) Programme provide small group classes with specialist teachers for students who need additional support or extension in their learning. Students are selected for these programmes through a combination of teacher and parent recommendation, standardised test results and work samples. In addition, a Case Manager is available to help students who are struggling to cope with the increased academic and organisational demands of Year 9. Knowledge and understanding of every student gives our teachers better classroom control and this in turn creates a positive learning environment in which our students feel secure enough to take risks in their learning. Our teachers expect improvement, they give effective feedback and constant encouragement, and they delight in student success. 4. Assessment, Reporting & Three Way Interviews Please see Section 1 Part D.9 earlier in this handbook for additional information. Our philosophy within the Middle School is to involve the student as much as possible in their learning. Reports will be written to the student and will actively involve their contributions and self assessment. There will be 4 reports throughout the Year. At the end of each semester a comprehensive report will be sent home. These reports are levelled and benchmarked according to the recommendations of the Curriculum Council. In Term One the students will write their own reflective report focusing upon pastoral care. In Term 3 they will again write their own report, this time focusing upon their academic progress. Teachers will also comment on these reports. Each student in the Middle School will have an Assessment Portfolio which will contain common assessments for each year level. This will be sent home each Term.

Monday. Form 8:40 am P 0 8:55 P 1 9.25 P 2 10.00 Recess 10:35 P 3 10.55 P 4 11.30 Lunch 12.05pm P 5 12:45 pm P 6 1.20 Break 1:55 P 7 2:05 P 8 2:45 Close 3:25 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Form 8:40 am P 1 8:55 P 2 9:35 Recess 10:15 P 3 10:35 P 4 11:15 Lunch 11:55 P 5 12:35 pm P 6 1:15 Break 1:55 P 7 2:05 P 8 2:45 Form 2.20 Close 3:25 pm

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5. Pastoral Care & Discipline Please see the Pastoral Care and Discipline section earlier in this handbook (Section E). The Pastoral Care & Discipline role is the responsibility of all staff, but in Middle School there is a particular role for the class/form teacher together with the Head of Middle School. Leadership and the increasing relevance of the House system (see below) are important parts of this care. No distinction is made between pastoral care and discipline, as care of a student may require enforcement of the College disciplinary system.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY

Please note that a student may enter the Discipline Policy sequence at any level depending upon the seriousness of the offence.

Red Marks A red mark is a comment written in the Organiser for misbehaviour, uniform not been worn correctly or for homework not being completed. A student who receives 3 red marks in a week or 10 red marks in a term will automatically be given an after school detention.

Detention Detentions are after school from 3.30pm – 4.30pm on a designated day. Depending upon the nature of the reason for the detention the student may be asked to do community service work or to work on outstanding assignments or class work. A student who receives more than 3 detentions in a year may be given a Saturday detention or suspended.

Suspension These may be in-school or out of school. The duration will be determined by the Head of School according to the seriousness of the offence. Following suspension the student and their parents must attend an interview with the Head of School before being allowed to recommence. A student who is suspended more than 3 times in a year may be asked to leave the College.

Expulsion In consultation with the College Council the Principal may choose to expel a student from the College if they believe it is in the best interest of the College community and/or the student.

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6. Leadership The aim of the leadership programme within the Middle School is to provide as many students as possible, who choose to, the opportunity to experience being in a position of responsibility.

Student Leadership Model 2009 The aim of the Leadership Model is to provide increased opportunity for a greater number of students across the Middle School to experience leadership. The rationale of the leadership programme is to provide the students within the Middle School a sense of responsibility, ownership and voice as well as to develop their skills of service and leadership. This can be achieved in the following ways:

1) the students decide who represents them; 2) opportunity is provided for as many students as possible to experience a role of leadership; 3) there are very distinctive roles catering for a variety of students; 4) the leadership groups are guided to develop and enhance their skills of service and leadership; 5) the leadership roles are ‘real’ and perceived as worthwhile by both staff and students.

In Years 7 and 8 students have the following formal positions for each class: Year 7 Class Representative Year 7 Sport Representative Year 7 IT Monitor Year 8 Class Representative Year 8 Sport Representative Year 8 IT Monitor

In Year 9 the students are referred to as Captains as there area of responsibility is often across the whole Middle School. In Year 9, positions of leadership are available in the following roles: Middle School House Captains Year 9 Sport Captains Middle School Colours Captains IT Monitors

Positions are held for one semester to provide more students with opportunity to experience a leadership role each year in the Middle School. 7. Uniform Please see Part F of the Handbook for further information including the rules for wearing the uniform correctly. Please assist staff by encouraging your children to follow the rules. Naming every item of uniform also helps because finding and reallocating unnamed items is time consuming and can be the cause of much concern. Hats must be worn when the students are outside of the classroom. Sunscreen is provided in each classroom. Please note that as Middle School students regularly go on excursions during which they wear their sports uniform, they will need the Tranby Interschool sports shirt, as well as the House sport shirt which they wear for interhouse events.

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8. Absences (See also Section 1 B.3) If a student is to be absent from school on a particular day and this is known in advance, a note to the form teacher should be put in the organiser before the event. If a student is unexpectedly absent on any day, please telephone or fax the office with notification before 8:40 am. This is a safety measure, particularly with students who travel by bus as teachers are concerned by the non arrival of students in their care. Word of mouth from other students is often unreliable. A written note, fax or email should be provided as soon as the student returns. No student in Middle School is permitted to leave the campus unless accompanied by the appropriate adult who has signed the student out. Late arrivals should also be signed in at the Middle School office. 9. Assemblies, Chapel and House Meetings In 2009, the Middle School students will attend assemblies on Monday afternoon at 2.05pm. These will be run by the Year 9 Student Councillors. Assemblies always have a theme, often based around service or issues relevant to adolescents. Parents are welcome to attend. Students will also attend Year Group assemblies, Chapel or House meetings during period 0 on Mondays. 10. Homework Please see Section 1 Part D.8 of the Handbook for general details. The expectation for homework in Middle School is that each child establishes a regular homework routine, which enables them to meet the requirements of their subject teachers. The amount of time set aside for homework each night will vary from student to student and, where possible, should always include some regular reading. 11. Incursions, Excursions, Camps, Personal Challenge and Team Development All students are expected to participate in all incursions, excursions, camps and personal challenge and team development experiences unless the College advises it is optional. Incursions, excursions, camps, personal challenges and team development activities are all important aspects of the whole learning programme provided by the College. Separate permission notes are not required for any incursions, excursions, or experiences which are within the normal operating hours of the school day. Permission notes will be required for those activities which go beyond the normal operating hours. Letters of explanation will be provided for all incursions, excursions, camps, personal challenge activities and team development activities. At each year level there will be age appropriate personal challenge and team development opportunities for students which may involve activities which provide physical challenge, teamwork, problem solving and overcoming personal challenges. In Year 7 the major camp is a trip to Canberra. Due to the expense of this activity, this is an optional camp for the parents. An alternative programme is put in place for those students unable to attend. In Year 8 the emphasis of the camp is on physical challenge and teamwork. At the beginning of the year each form group spends a day focusing on teamwork and physical challenge. Later in the year there is a camp which is currently based down south over three days. In Year 9, students are provided with two main experiences. The first is a city based experience where students spend each day based in the city of Perth. The second experience is based around physical challenge and involves activities such as hiking and rope courses.

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12. Student Organisers This is the most important of our communication tools between school and home. It is through this document that teachers communicate to the parents how their child’s learning journey is going on a weekly basis so that, come report time, there are no ‘surprises’. Each week the students are given time and guidance to reflect upon their learning. The Form teacher is then expected to respond and add their thoughts before it is sent home to be viewed and signed by the parents. It is to be at school each day and is to be taken to every lesson where possible. It is to be used for:

1. Recording of homework and assignments; 2. Reminders of tests and school functions; 3. Noting in red when homework is not completed; 4. Noting in red incorrect uniform or disappointing behaviour; 5. Acknowledging pleasing results, efforts or behaviours; 6. Student, teacher and parent reflections.

Please note that the organiser is not a personal and social document – it is a record of homework and communications between parent and teacher. 13. Personal Sports Equipment at School Students in the Middle School may bring small personal items of sporting equipment to school to be used at lunchtime, or at organised sporting practices. Such equipment must be clearly marked with the student's name and must only be used at the designated times, and in designated places. The student should discuss with their form teacher where it would be best to store the equipment. The School will not accept any responsibility for these items. Students should note that as is clearly stated in the school rules, items of electronic equipment may not be brought to school. The School will not accept any responsibility for these items. 14. Acceptable use of Computers for Secondary School Students This policy is included in the Senior School section but also applies to Middle School students. All Year 7 - 12 students should read this policy. 15. Bus Procedure for Secondary School Students waiting after school All Secondary Students waiting after school:

are to report a designated area and sign in (not tick) promptly at the end of school are to remain within that area need to find some 'constructive' and sensible way to occupy their time are to seek permission from the Duty Teacher before moving to a different part of the school are to be in correct school uniform at all times are to be polite and courteous at all times are to keep all food and drink in outside areas only are to return any areas used to better than its original condition will move to the bus bays under teacher instructions, no earlier than 3:50 pm in the case of an emergency, all students are to assemble at the football goals at the Tranby Drive

side of the oval, lined up according to year. In the case where access to the oval is a problem, they are to meet at the gate end of the primary oval.

Students not following the above procedures will be asked to see the Head of Middle School.

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Senior School

1. Introduction Senior School at Tranby College encompasses Years 10, 11 and 12. Students in these years are in late adolescence and as such are recognised as requiring an educational experience which is different from that tailored to both 'primary' students and 'middle school' students. They are generally increasingly mature and are expected to be more aware of their behaviours and the impact of these on other members of the community. They are given more freedom and, in return, are expected to act more responsibly. The House System is the basis of pastoral care at this level of the school. The students are organised into vertical House Tutor Groups. The Head of House and House Tutor oversee their academic and social development throughout their time in the Senior School. The daily organisation of the Senior School is similar to most other senior schools, where classes are taught by specialist teachers in each of the curriculum areas. Students in Year 12 are expected to fulfil important leadership roles as the senior students of the school. Year 12 students wear a badge identifying them as members of Year 12. In addition, the Principal, with guidance from the votes of staff and of Senior School students, appoints a College Captain, House Co-Captains in each House and Co-Captains representing each of Curriculum, The Arts, Service, Sport and Publications. Students in Years 10 - 11 are also given opportunities for leadership, largely through the four Houses. All students in the Senior School are expected to respond in a mature manner to younger Tranby students. 2 Daily Routine

3. Curriculum See Section 1 Part D.1 of the main part of this document for further details concerning Curriculum Framework matters. In Year 10 all students are required to study Studies of Religion and Philosophy, English, Maths, Society & Environment, Science, Physical Education and Integrated Studies and to participate in inter-house sport. Students may choose “elective” subjects for 2 grid lines per week from Technology subjects, The Arts and

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Form 8:40 am P 1 8:55 P 2 9:35 Recess 10:15 P 3 10:35 P 4 11:15 Lunch 11:55 P 5 12:35 pm P 6 1:15 Break 1:55 P 7 2:05 P 8 2:45 Close 3:25 pm

Monday Form 8:40 am P 0 8:55 P 1 9.25 P 2 10.00 Recess 10:35 P 3 10.55 P 4 11.30 Lunch 12.05pm P 5 12:45 pm P 6 1.20 Break 1:55 P 7 2:05 P 8 2:45 Close 3:25 pm

SECTION 4:

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Indonesian. Please note that not all students will receive their first choice in each case due to the numbers of students and other timetabling restrictions. Year 11 and 12 students in 2009 chose their subjects/courses from the following grid: Shaded area indicates Year 12 only subject/course Unshaded area indicates Year 11 and 12 course

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Art & Design E631

History E306

Physics E409

Senior Science E411

Biology

2 A & B

Dance Stage 1,2

History

2 A & B

Mat, Des & Tech Stages 1a/1c

Med Prod & Analysis Stages 1,2,3

Maths Speclst

3 A & B

Visual Arts

Stage 1

2 Biology E402

Calc E506

Hum Biol E406

Music in Society E633

Pol & Legal Studies E315

Chemistry 2 A & B

Child, Fam & the

Comm Stage 1

Food Science Stage 1

Music Stage 1

PE Studies

Stage 1,2

Politics & Law

2 A & B

3 English 3 A & B

Yr 12 English

2 A & B

Yr 12 English

2 C & D

Yr 12 English

1 C & D

Accntng Stage 1

Integrated Science Stage 1

Maths 2 A & B

Maths 1 D & E

Maths 1 B & C

Physics Stage 2

4 Appl Maths E504

Disc Maths E502

Mod with Maths E511

English 2 A & B

English 1 C & D

Human Biology

2 A & B

Geography 2 A & B

Struc W/place

Lrng

5 Art

E630

Art & Design E631

Food Prod E709

Geog E305

Drama Stage 1

Maths

3 A & B

Maths 2 A & B

Maths

1 B & C

PE

Studies Stge 1, 2

Visual Arts

Stage 1

Med Prod & Analysis Stages 1,2,3

6 Chem E403

Indon E009

Appl Info Tech Stage 1,2,3

Drama Stage 2

English

2 A & B

English

1 C & D

English

1 A & B

Indon 2 A & B

Mat, Des & Tech Textiles Stages

1,2

Bus Mangmnt

& Ent 2A & B

In addition all Year 11 and 12 students participate in one double of Studies of Religion and Philosophy (SRP) per week as well as Inter-house sport.

4. Examinations Examinations are held twice a year for students in Years 11 and 12. In Year 12, school examinations in Tertiary Entrance subjects are held during Term 2 and at the start of Term 4, with the external examination in November. Examinations in non-tertiary entrance subjects may vary from this. In Year 11 examinations are held in Terms 2 and 4. Year 10 students sit their examinations at the end of Term 3. They do work experience at the start of Term 4, followed by Outward Bound and then a modified programme to introduce students to Year 11. 5. Assessment & Reporting For Years 11 and 12, the assessment and reporting systems are quite different as there are strict guidelines concerning assessment that are set out by the Curriculum Council.

The Senior School Assessment Policy outlines the procedures adopted in the Senior School and is based on Curriculum Council requirements.

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6. Graduation All students who complete Year 12 are eligible to receive the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). The Curriculum Council issues this certificate to students who meet all the requirements for Secondary Graduation.

To qualify for a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) in 2009, a student must:

Complete at least ten full-year (or equivalent) Curriculum Council subjects

Achieve an average of at least ‘C’ in at least eight full-year (or equivalent) Curriculum Council subjects

Up to 25% (two out of eight) of full-year subjects may comprise stand-alone VET subject equivalents. At least four subjects or subject equivalents must have been completed during Year 12.

Two course units completed will count as an equivalent of one or more of the eight subjects based upon a credit system.

Course units completed during Year 12 can be counted towards the four subjects at Year 12 level.

Include all 13 overarching learning outcomes in their overall programme of study.

Complete 20 hours of Community Service.

Achieve Curriculum Council English language competence

At least an average of Level 4 or better across two units in one of the following WACE courses: English, Literature, English as an Additional Language/Dialect; or a ‘C’ grade or better in one of the following Year 12 Curriculum Council subjects: English, English as a Second Language, English Literature, Senior English, Vocational English or a pass in the Curriculum Council English language competence test.

7. Pastoral Care & Discipline Please see the Pastoral Care and Discipline section earlier in this handbook - Section 1 Part E. The Pastoral Care & Discipline role is the responsibility of all staff, but in Senior School there is a particular role for the Head of House and House Tutor. Each student is a member of a House Tutor Group and the House Tutor is the person with the primary responsibility for the students as they move from Year 10 through to Year 12. The Head of House supports the House Tutor in this. No distinction is made between pastoral care and discipline, as care of a student may require enforcement of the College disciplinary system. 8. Uniform (See Section F.2) 9. Absences (See Section B.3) The school day runs from 8:40am - 3:25pm.

Secondary students on early buses must go to the area outside their classrooms. Students arriving on foot or by private transport should not arrive at school before 8:30am.

Students who arrive before 8:30am should sit quietly outside their classrooms. For safety reasons students are not permitted in play areas prior to the start of the school day or after classes finish for the day.

Students who are late to school should be signed in at the Senior School Office

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Teachers are on duty from 8:30am to the start of classes, during morning recess, lunch and every afternoon to supervise bus loading. No student is permitted to leave the College grounds during the school day without permission from the College. Students are not permitted to leave the College grounds for lunch. A note should be sent to the class teacher letting the College know when the student will be absent and who will be collecting and accompanying the student. Students will not be allowed to leave the school unless they have a note or are signed out by a parent.

The Senior School Office should be advised as soon as possible, preferably before 9:00am on the first day of a student’s absence due to illness. The College may ring or SMS if we have not received notification that the student will be absent. A note should be sent to the House Tutor for recording in the class register on the student’s return to school. Please note that infectious diseases are notifiable as a matter of urgency.

Parents should inform the Senior School Office if it is known that a student is going to be late arriving at school or if a student cannot be collected on time at the end of day.

If a student is to be absent during term time for reasons other than illness, a letter should be written to the House Tutor letting the school know the period of time for which the student will be absent. However, please note that the College does not always believe that it is in the student’s best interest to miss school and has the expectation that students will be available to attend official school functions. This includes all the inter house sport carnivals i.e. swimming, cross country and athletics. 10. Organisers Organisers are a very necessary part of the student's equipment and the Tranby Organiser will be supplied to Year 10 – 12 Students by the College. Students must have these available at all times in College. Missing pages and other means of defacing organisers will be regarded as a serious matter by House Tutors. Students will be required to purchase new organisers when appropriate. The organiser remains an important means of communication in the Senior School. Parents should check their student's organiser regularly and use it as a first means of communication to the teacher. Yr 10 students should have their organisers signed by parents at the end of each week. These will be checked by House Tutors weekly. 11. Assemblies, Chapel and House Meetings. In 2009, Senior School Students will attend Assembly, Chapel and House Meetings during Period 0 on Monday mornings. Please consult your College Newsletter for details of what is happening and when. 12. Homework As students move through the Senior School the nature of homework changes depending on the subjects they are studying. In Year 10 students should be involved in homework for approximately 1.5 – 2 hours a night for five nights of the week. This will sometimes involve work that has been set by a teacher but it will always involve going through work that has been done during the day, organising notes and files, revising for tests and preparation for the next day. Students should also be regularly involved in reading and should take an interest in current events by watching television news and current affairs programmes and reading the newspaper. In Years 11 & 12, homework is similar to Year 10 but is likely to involve more time, especially if a student is studying TE subjects.

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Late work Students who are unable to meet the deadline for homework must negotiate with the class teacher prior to the due date. Students cannot expect to be given an extension if they leave the negotiations to the due date. Students who fail to submit work on the due date without prior negotiation, or a medical reason will be required to attend an after-school hours' preparation session so that they can catch up on the work. This will enable them to seek assistance with planning skills and encourage sound work ethics. Advance notice will be sent home to inform parents if students are to attend these sessions. They will run from 3:30pm - 5:00pm on an afternoon to be advised. 13. Excursions and Camps These are an integral part of learning in any school and class work both proceeds and follows such events. It is expected that all students will attend unless medically unfit. Parents are notified in advance, and often invited to assist. In Term 4 Year 10 students participate in a ten day camp at Walpole run by Outward Bound Australia. The cost of this camp was invoiced at the start of the year to allow parents to pay by direct debit if they wish. Year 10 students also do work experience for a week during the year. 14. Transport Senior students are expected to take a responsible role and exhibit exemplary behaviour when using any form of transport. No student in Year 10 or 11 is permitted to drive a car or ride a motorcycle (or equivalent) to Tranby. 15. Student Cars Students who wish to drive a car to school are required to complete an application form available from the Head of the Senior School prior to doing so. The College expectations are: All road rules apply. Students are not to carry passengers unless they have obtained permission in writing from their parents

and the passengers' parents. These forms can be obtained from the Head of the Senior School. Students must have private third party insurance Students are to park in the designated parking area; this is in the car park off Clyde Avenue. This area is

then out of bounds during the school day. Students must drive extremely cautiously in the school grounds and observe the 5kph speed limit. The school reserves the right to withdraw this privilege at any time. Students should also note that the school cannot accept any responsibility or liability for cars parked on the school grounds. 16. Dental Health Senior school students are eligible to attend Dental Therapy Centres until the end of Year 11. Information is available from the Office. 17. Use of Lockers Each student is allocated a locker and lock, and the number allocation is recorded by the House Tutors. Students should not change lockers during the year Students must use the supplied lock to secure their locker. At the start of the day students should empty their bags and leave them in the pigeon holes until the end

of the day. Requirements for classes should be organised during breaks. Students should not visit their lockers

between these times.

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18. Acceptable Use of the Computer Facilities by Secondary School Students Use of the computer facilities in Tranby College is a privilege. To ensure that you retain this privilege you are required to observe the following procedures. Students are not permitted to use computers without teacher presence and permission.

1. Do not change the hardware or software configurations on computers. 2. No software is to be removed or installed on any of the computers without instructions from

the computing teacher. 3. The power to the computers, monitors, or printers should always be left on unless equipment

smells or looks like it is burning. The laptop computers are turned off after use. 4. Educational work by students takes precedence over all other uses of the computers. The

primary use of these resources is for work related to education. All other uses are considered secondary.

5. Playing computer games is not recognised as educational work unless it is specifically part of an academic activity.

6. Keep your password to yourself. Do not lend your password to anyone, including friends. Failure to observe the above procedures will result in the removal of these privileges. Selecting a new password that is secure

Choose a password that is longer than eight characters as they are more secure Do not choose words that are obvious. For example, TRANBY is not a good password Select words that are not obvious combinations if letters or numbers. For example, QWERTY is

not a good password. Mix non-alphabetic characters in with your password. For example, use the digits 0-9, signs and

underscore. The most secure passwords contain a mixture of these characters. Do not tell your password to anyone. Change your password frequently.

Users who violate these conditions will be subject to discipline by the Principal and could be denied their computer privileges. Users should also be aware that they could be violating State and Federal laws.

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PRIVACY INFORMATION

From 21 December 2001 Tranby has been bound by new sections of the Commonwealth Privacy Act (1988), which have been designed to address the growing community concern about how personal information is used. The Tranby College Privacy Policy is available on request. An abbreviated form of it is included below for your information. 1. The School collects personal information, including sensitive information about students and parents or guardians before and during the course of a student's enrolment at the school. The primary purpose of collecting this information is to enable the School to provide schooling for your son/daughter. 2. Some of the information we collect is to satisfy the School's legal obligations, particularly to enable the School to discharge its duty of care. 3. Certain laws governing or relating to the operation of schools require that certain information is collected. These include Public Health (and Child Protections) laws. 4. Health information about students is sensitive information within the terms of the National Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act. We ask you to provide medical reports about students from time to time. 5. The School from time to time discloses personal and sensitive information to others for administrative and educational purposes. This includes to other schools, government departments, medical practitioners, and people providing services to the School, including specialist visiting teachers, sport coaches and volunteers. 6. If we not obtain the information referred to above we may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of your son/daughter. 7. Personal information collected from students is regularly disclosed to their parents or guardians. On occasions information such as academic and sporting achievements, student activities and other news is published in School newsletters, magazines and on our website. 8. Parents may seek access to personal information collected about them and their son/daughter by contacting the School. Students may also seek access to personal information about them. However, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, where access may result in a breach of the School's duty of care to the student, or where students have provided information in confidence. 9. As you may know the School from time to time engages in fundraising activities. Information received from you may be used to make an appeal to you. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent. 10. We may include your contact details in a class list and School directory. If you do not agree to this you must advise us now. 11. If you provide the School with the personal information of others, such as doctors or emergency contacts, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the School and why, that they can access that information if they wish and that the School does not usually disclose the information to third parties.