VALE MODERNIAN BOB HAWKE AC 1929 – 2019

Bob enrolled in Perth Modern School in 1942, having come seventh in the Secondary Scholarship examinations. He was in the Army Cadets whilst a student at Mod and he recalled helping to build trenches outside the school. He maintained a strong connection to Perth Modern School, a place he loved where he made friends, enjoyed a variety of sports and all that the school had to offer. He returned to visit the school on a number of occasions, including in 2011 for the School's Centenary Celebrations. 

After graduating from Perth Modern, he attended UWA and completed an honours degree in law. He won a Rhodes Scholarship and enrolled at the University of Oxford in 1953. After being elected to federal parliament in 1980, he won three elections as Prime Minister before retiring in 1991. 

Principal Lois Joll paid tribute:

“Bob Hawke was a very talented individual who reached the heights of politics in becoming the Australian Prime Minister, always demonstrating a strong commitment to serving the community along the way. He was known for his natural affinity for people and his willingness to make them feel special. He was a proud Modernian and enjoyed making return visits to the school, being part of the Centenary celebrations in 2011 and also coming back in 2013 to give a talk to politics and law students, singing the school song with them with gusto.”

The Perth Modern School community hails a great Modernian and Australian in Bob Hawke AC. Condolences to his family.

Please be advised that Perth Modern School is holding a Staff Development Day on Monday, 20 May and the school is closed for students. Staff will be undertaking professional development. 

When: Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Time: 9.00am- 7.00pm

The Progress Review and Parent Information Day will occur on Tuesday, 23 July from 9.00am until 7.00pm. The school will be closed Monday, 22 July (first day for Term 3) and on Tuesday, 23 July normal classes will be suspended for the day. Information sessions on a variety of topics will also be held on the day and will be available for parents to book. Instructions on how to book interviews and information sessions will be emailed with Semester 1 reports. Students are encouraged to attend interviews with their parents to gain additional feedback. Students can be supervised for private study in the library on the day from 8.45am until 3.30pm. Information regarding private study will be sent with reports.

2020 Subject selections will open online on Friday, 28 June at 3.00pm. Parents/Guardians will receive an SSO link and instructions via email. Please ensure the school has your updated email details. A helpdesk will be available and parents are requested to email their query to mia.siliquini@education.wa.edu.au for assistance. Details and instructions will be emailed to parents closer to the date.

ARTS AND TECHONOLGY FESTIVAL 'URBAN STREET'

All parents are welcome to attend the opening of the Arts and Technology Festival 'Urban Street'. Don't miss the opportunity to come and see the variety of artworks, photographs, digital media, material design, soundscapes and projections on display produced by our talented Years 7 - 10 students.

Official Opening:

When: Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Time: 6.00pm 

Where: Mills Gallery 

Speeches will take place at 6.30pm followed by a drama performance.

Drama Performance:

Time: 7.00pm

Where: Casey Drama Theatre Perth Modern School

Please access the link for further information:

arts_technology_Festival_2019_urban_street_1.pdf

All students who are particpating in the 2019 European Muisc Tour are required to attend an information evening with their parents/guardians. 

When: Thursday, 13 June 2019

Time: 7.00pm to approx. 8.30pm

Where: Beasley Auditorium 

Please contact Elizabeth Hamer (Acting HOLA Music) if you require any further information  - elizabeth.hamer@education.wa.edu.au

If you have changed your contact details during the year via consent2go or Connect please notify the school immediately via perthmodernschool@education.wa.edu.au.

Year 7 Parents are invited to the Junior Music Concert

When: Thursday, 20 June 2019

Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Where: Beasley Auditorium

All Year 7 students will be performing in this concert – concert participation is compulsory.

Ensembles which will be performing in this concert are the Year 7 choirs; Wind Band 4; Year 7 Classical Guitar Ensemble; Junior Percussion, Philharmonic Strings and Year 7 Contemporary Guitar Ensemble.

Year 7 students are to wear formal school uniform (no blazer) to this concert.

Further information regarding arrival times, holding rooms and order of performance will be communicated prior to the concert.

Tickets can be purchased using the following link from Friday, 24May 2019:  www.trybooking.com/BBPIJ

Please contact Elizabeth Hamer (Acting HOLA Music) if you require any further information on elizabeth.hamer@education.wa.edu.au

The Year 10 Rivercruise/Dinner Dance will be happening on Friday, 14 June (end of week 7). Invitations have been sent out via consent2go and places are limited. The venue is the multi-leveled Crystal On Swan cube boat, where students will enjoy a three hour river cruise, as well as catered finger food, dancing and soft drink. Students will need to meet at Barrack Street Jetty for 6.00pm on the night. Dress code is smart casual/cocktail. Cost is $55 per student and payment can be made through the Finance Office or on the Qkr app by the Friday, 31 May 2019. Enquiries to alex.banyard@education.wa.edu.au

The Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUShop) is run by volunteers, opening every second and fourth Monday of the month from 8.00am – 12.00pm during School Terms.

SHUShop sells used school uniforms including music concert items and other items kindly donated by their previous owners. All monies raised go to the P&C to benefit the whole of our school community.

The Uniform Shop operates independently from the school and is open Mondays and Thursdays during Term from 8.00am - 11.30am.

Outside of these hours Uniform items can be purchased at Lowes Kardinya Park or online at www.lowes.com.au

P&C Meeting

Tuesday, 11 June 2019 7.00PM

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 11 June 2019 at 7.00pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building. All welcome

Principal's Report to the P&C

Please use the following link to access the latest Principal's report to the P&C:

May_2019_Principal_s_Report_to_the_PC.pdf

Parents are invited to attend the Perth Modernian Society 24th Annual General Meeting followed by a presentation by Medical Science Emeritus Professor Bruce Armstrong on the 'Prevention of Cancer'.

When: Monday, 27 May 2019

Time: 5.15 pm

          AGM will start at 5.45pm

Where: Parsons Building Lecture Theatre 

For further information please click on the link:

Perth_Modernian_Society_24th_Annual_General_Meeting_Notice_of_Meeting_draft_V1_2_.pdf

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Please access the link below to book:

https://www.trybooking.com/BCVLY

MASTER MIND AUSTRALIA MASTER CLASSES – TERM 2 - ATAR SUBJECTS

Master Classes are one hour tutorial sessions conducted once a week during the school term. Each week they reteach, revise and reinforce the topics and areas of study that the students are dealing with in their classes at school.

The Term 2 program will be conducted at:

When: Commencing Saturday, 4 May 2019

Where: Christ Church Grammar School

20 per cent school discount

For further information contact Dr. Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377

Or visit www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

DO YOU NEED HELP AT SCHOOL?

Academic Task Force is offering tuition for Years 7 – 12 and ATAR Master Classes for Years 11 and 12. 

Tuition for Years 7 - 12   

Receive one-on-one support from qualified teachers to improve school results. 

No big groups – Parents receive feedback on their child’s progress – Learn with the support of your peers 

ATAR Master Classes

Specialised courses that will help you maximise your grades and strive for the elite A and A+ scores. 

Please access the links for further information:

Academic_Task_Force_Term_Classes_Term_2_Newsletter_Insert.pdf

2019_Tuition_Flyer_2_.pdf

Please contact ACADEMIC TASK FORCE  for futher information:

Phone: 9314 9500    Email: learn@academicgroup.com.au

Website for Enrolment: www.academicgroup.com.au.