Dear Parent/Caregiver 

Thank you once again for your continued support as we manage COVID-19 cases as they arise in the school community. 

I wish to advise that free RAT tests for each student have now been delivered to the school.

These RATs will support our students to continue to attend school and will minimise disruption to their schooling. You will be able to test your child at home if they are feeling unwell. You can also use these RATs if your child is a close contact to enable them to test daily and continue to attend school, as long as they receive a negative result, remain asymptomatic, and wear a mask.

We will start handing out these RATs as follows:  

• Years 9, 11 and 12: Thursday, 12 May during Period 4.
• Years 8 and 10: Friday, 13 May during Advocacy.
• Year 7: Thursday, 19 May during Period 4.  

Tests are not be opened at school by students. Please note that RATs are labelled ‘Keep out of Reach of Children’ as a TGA requirement. As such, these RATs should not be opened by children and when used, must be either supervised or performed by an adult.  

If your child is away when the distribution happens, we will contact them to organise an alternative collection date.

What to do if your child becomes symptomatic

Your child should stay home and be tested for COVID-19. You should notify the school if your child tests positive for COVID-19. Refer to healthywa.wa.gov.au for information on close contact definition, testing and isolation requirements. 

Our new email address for all COVID-19 related information is: PerthModern.CovidSupport@education.wa.edu.au 

Thank you for your continued efforts in keeping our school COVID-19 safe. 

Mitchell Mackay

Principal

Perth Modern School 

Students will not have classes on Friday, 3 June due to a Staff Development Day. This is followed by a Public Holiday on Monday, 6 June.

Classes will resume as of Tuesday 7, June.

If your child is a Close Contact or Covid-19 Positive please notify the school via the new COVID Support Email: PerthModern.CovidSupport@education.wa.edu.au

The mobile number for Ms Fiona Tholet is no longer the communication channel for Covid-19 related queries and notifications. There is no one available at the school to take Covid-19 related phone calls.

All queries are to be directed to the above email address. 

The Department of Health school based immunisation program will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to students in Years 7-12. Please follow steps outlined below if you would like your child to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at school. The  team are scheduled to visit the school on Wednesday, 29 June.

How do I register my dependant for the School Based Immunisation Program?

1. Log in to your VaccinateWA (external site) account. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one first. From your landing page, click on the ‘Manage dependants’ button.
2. Click ‘Register Dependant’ to create a new account for your dependant.
3. The ‘Personal information’ screen will be displayed, and you will be required to answer questions regarding personal demographic details of the dependant.
4. You will then be taken to your dependant’s VaccinateWA landing page, where all the vaccination programs the dependant is eligible for will be displayed, which may include School Based Immunisation Programs.
5. You will be able to click the “Apply now” link against the vaccination program you wish to apply for. Upon clicking this, your dependant’s dashboard for that vaccination program will be displayed, outlining the 3 steps that need to be completed.
6. Complete Step 1: ‘About me’, which requires you to enter the school name and year group. Start typing in the name of your dependant’s school and select it from a drop-down list. Select ‘Save and continue’ once details have been completed. Note: If your dependant is home schooled they will not be eligible for the School Based Immunisation Program.
7. Complete Step 2: ‘Health Questionnaire’. Once complete, click ‘Save and continue’.
8. Complete Step 3: ‘Consent’. This step will ask you to select a Vaccination Plan, outlining the details of the vaccines you consent to your dependant receiving. Once you have selected a plan, please click ‘Submit’ which concludes the registration process.

At Perth Modern School we are exploring our values. What we value influences how we conduct ourselves in every interaction we have with others.

Values are what you believe are important in the way you live. 

We are asking you, our students and community, what values we should prioritise at Perth Modern School. 

See either the link or QR code below. Submissions to be made by Monday, 30 May by 5.00pm. We thank you for your contribution. 

 https://forms.office.com/r/UU7GJyfMEc

The 2021 Perth Modern School Annual Report is now available for your perusal on the school website. 

Please see the link below: 

https://www.perthmodern.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Perth_Modern_School_Annual_Report_2021_ST.pdf

Save the date - Wednesday, 25 May - for our annual Arts and Techology Festival - Momentum. This is always a fabulous evening to view the fantastic work of our students from all mediums in Art, Technologies, Drama and Dance.

When: Wednesday, 25 May and Friday, 27 May from 7.00pm - 9.00pm with a 15 minute tea and coffee interval.

Where: Casey Drama Theatre

Trackers is set in the near future where suburbs are divided into Zones and society is under Algorithmic control. Algorithms, once man-made, have taken on a creepy life of their own and are dangerously influential. Their aim, to gain absolute control of humankind. 

Ivy's Playground: Four kids play Hide and Seek. One vanishes. Ten years later, the survivors meet at the playground for a closer look. This is a fast-paced mystery that traverses past, present, real, and subconscious worlds.

Tickets:

A reminder to take a look at the left side bar on your Information Update.

You will see an overview of upcoming events for full year groups or whole school activities. Click on School Calendar to view all items.

You will also note on the side bar, the latest post on our school Facebook page. Please follow us on social media to view live day-to-day snapshots of school events, student achievements, notices and announcements. 

Facebook (@perthmodernschool) Instagram (@perth_modern_school)  (@Perth Modern School)

Please see attached a list of the 2022 Co Curricular Clubs and Activities that students can participate in. For further details on the activities, please contact the appropriate teacher in the list. 

Students are reminded that valuables left in school bags are not guaranteed safe, and it is important not to leave bags unattended. Students should leave valuable items at home or in their locker.

Students with bicycles at school are requested to use a sturdy D-lock rather than the cable wire ones. D-locks make bikes much harder to steal. Student Services have purchased a number of D-Locks for students to borrow in Term 2.

Also, please register your bike at Bikelinc Australia, which helps return stolen or lost bikes to the owner. 

https://bikelinc.com.au/

Portable Insurance

As the school has no insurance for personal items of students, portable contents insurance, also known as personal effects insurance, is recommended and can provide a level of financial cover for personal items that regularly leave your address with you such as bags, laptops, musical instruments or sporting equipment. Some home insurance policies include this as part of the cover - please check with your insurer. 

Label All School Uniform Items

Parents are reminded about the importance of labelling your child's possessions including all uniform items so they can be returned to your child if collected by Lost Property. Unfortunately without a name on the item we cannot ensure your child's property is returned. Items held in Lost Property are only held for one month and if unclaimed will be donated to the Second Hand Uniform Shop.

Lost Property Process

Students can visit AL4 during advocacy on Monday and Friday to check the lost propety. If the item cannot be found, students are to complete the details of the missing item on a red ticket. There is two weeks in which the item will be looked for, and returned to the student if found.

The Semester 1 Examination Timetable for Years 12, 11 and 10 courses can be viewed in Connect via the provided pathway:

Library > Curriculum, Assessment & Reporting > CAPs & Exams

• Year 9: No Year 9 Exams. In class tests during normal timetabled classes will occur. Teachers will notify students when they have a scheduled assessment.
• Year 10: Monday, 30 May to Friday, 10 June
• Year 11: Monday, 23 May to Friday, Friday, 3 June
• Year 12: Monday, 16 May to Friday, 27 May

The Perth Modern School Senior Years Assessment Policy is available to download from Connect and apply for these school examinations.

• During the examination period, students are required to attend school only on the days and times scheduled for their examination/s. The school provides quiet study areas for students who choose to remain at school.
• One week prior to the examinations, students will receive their individual timetable for written examinations and will be given instructions by their teacher for practical/performance/oral examinations.
• The schedule for practical examinations will be given to students by their course teachers.
• Students will take in to each examination their Personal Examination Timetable,  and photographic identification (such as a Smart Rider or Card Driver’s Licence) and make it available for the supervisor to see.
• It is important students read the Instructions to Students carefully on the reverse side of their individual examination timetables.

If your child is in Years 10, 11 or 12 and misses an assessment or examination due to COVID-19 then the attached form is to be completed.
All COVID-19 queries and COVID-19 Sickness and Misadventure forms are to be emailed to:  PerthModern.CovidSupport@education.wa.edu.au. 

Downloadable form available:

Please be aware that Enrolments in English learning area courses are year long for all Year 11 students.  Students do not have the option of changing English courses mid-year.

The last date for student transfers between pairs of Year 11 units (AEENG or AELIT) was last Friday, 6 May.  Even though this deadline has now passed, we ask that if there are concerns, students are to contact Heather Boyd heather.boyd@education.wa.edu.au as soon as possible to discuss. Students can complete a year long course in English or Literature or both. 

Students can select to study either or both English learning area courses in Year 12 regardless of the course they have completed in Year 11.

Please note the final dates to withdraw from Year 12 (AT) ATAR courses:

• Monday, 18 July 2022 – final date for withdrawing students from Year 12 (AT) ATAR courses with practical examination components. No changes will be made to student enrolments in these courses after this date.
• Wednesday, 3 August 2022 – final date for withdrawing students from Year 12 (AT) ATAR courses which do not have practical examination components. No changes will be made to student enrolments in these courses after this date.

Please note this applies to all students completing a Year 12 (AT) course - even those accelerating in a year level other than Year 12.

P&C Annual General Meeting Election Results

Please download the attached document to view the 2022 AGM Election Results for 2022.

Please note in May and June the SHUS will be open only on the second Monday of the month. Our next opening day is Monday, 13 June from 8.30am to 12.30pm. 

SHUS will be open on standard days such as second and fourth Monday of the month during the school term from August onwards.  Parents are able to visit the SHUS and no longer need to sign in at reception, however please also consider your child purchasing items so that visitors to the school site stay limited. Students may pay for items using cash or card.

The P&C and SHUS volunteers are delighted to receive any good quality, clean and resaleable uniform items that are no longer required.  Please hand the items in at reception or directly at the shop on the above dates.  Thank you. 

P & C Friends of Music (FoM)

FoM’s next sub-committee meeting will be held Monday, 30 May 30 at 7.00pm.  Links will be posted on FoM’s Facebook page and via email.  You can keep up to date by subscribing to their emails or by following their Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110196195704833 

Any enquires please email the FoM convenor on FOMConvenor@perthmodernpandc.com.au 

P & C Next Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday, 7 June at 7.00pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building.  All parents and interested citizens are welcome either in person or online.   A link to the agenda and instructions to join online will be posted on our Facebook page.

Contact Us

If you would like the P&C to discuss or address a particular issue, please email:

Jeet Ghosh – president@perthmodernpandc.com.au

Also, follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perthmodernpandc

Competitions

TEDxYouth@KingsPark Competition - Closes 31 May

TedxKingsPark, in partnership with Curtin University, are looking for West Australians between the ages of 14-21 years old to share their big ideas for change. 

Climate Action Youth Design Challenge - Closes 17 June

Climate change impacts every country in the world - and it's not just affecting the environment. The whole world is in a race against climate change and we want to empower you to help. How might we create innovative solutions to tackle climate change?

Visit Connect for full details of the competitions:

Library > Awards, Scholarships and Competitions > Competitions

ACADEMIC TASK FORCE TERM 2 TUITION

MASTERMIND AUSTRALIA TUITION