Mitchell Mackay

Principal

Perth Modern School 

All Semester 1 reports will be provided by the end of this week.

Year 12: Sent Monday, 26 June

Year 11: Sent Wednesday, 28 June

Years 7, 8, 9 and 10: UPDATE - Will be sent on Friday, 30 June 

Parents will be able to log in to Subject Selection Online (SSO) early next term. The link to access SSO will be available on the school website. This online system allows families to plan with their child the preferred courses they wish to select to study in 2023. Additional information will be provided after the holiday break.

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Parent Teacher Interviews are to be held face-to-face on Monday, 18 July.

This event is focussing on students in Years 7 – 10.

For your Parent Teacher Interview bookings please go to PTO (Parent Teacher Online). You will find a link to this via Perth Modern School’s website in the tab: Parent Essentials. 

PTO will be open from 6.00pm Thursday, 30 June and will close 10.00am Thursday, 14 July. All bookings must be made during this time period.

Pleaser refer to the document below for booking instructions and further details of the day:

Semester 2 Timetables and Compass Access

The school will be moving to a paperless timetable in Semester 2.

Semester 2 timetables will be accessible via Compass prior to the start of classes beginning when students return on Wednesday, 20 July.

1. To access Compass, open https://schools.compass.education/
2. Search Perth Modern School in the search window.
3. Login using student login details. i.e. Username is student email address and school password. 
4. Once on the Home Page – check the timetable in the Schedule.

Students can print their timetable, take a photo or pin this URL to their browser or home page.

* Regarding parent access to Compass– just a reminder that this will be rolled out in 2023. Further information for parents will be provided towards the end of the year.

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Perth Modern School Presents

LEGALLY BLONDE

3-6 AUGUST 2022

We are delighted to inform you that Perth Modern School will be participating in the ICAS competitions again this year. This year, however, the process for students nominating for these competitions have changed.  The procedure to enrol you child into ICAS is being done online, by you, directly to ICAS.  If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS, you will need to follow the instructions listed in the ICAS Parents letter below:

We do encourage you to consider entering your child into some of the ICAS Competitions if they are keen to participate as Perth Modern students traditionally do very well. We will organise the supervision and running of the ICAS tests at the school. We will notify your child of the date(s) that we run ICAS at the school and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. You and your child will then be able to access the results once released via the Reports Portal using the TAP ID and pin found on the back of the ICAS certificate. 

In the lead-up to the competitions, the students that are participating will be advised of the technical requirements required on their device.  For some of the competitions they will be required to download the Janison Replay Locked down browser, which is similar to the NAPLAN Locked Down Browser, which many of our students are familiar with.  

We hope you consider allowing your child to participate in ICAS and look forward to receiving some fantastic results later in the year. 

Science Talent Search for students in Years 7 – 12 OPENING SOON 

Are you creative? Interested in expanding your knowledge and understanding of science?  The Science Talent Search gives you an opportunity to learn, and compete for prizes. Competition categories are curriculum based and link directly to Western Australian curriculum.  

Consider entering one of 3 categories:  

1. Science investigation: An investigation is an attempt to find, in a scientific way, the answer to an original question. 
2. Engineering:  the application of Science, Mathematics and Technology to invent new products or modify existing products that benefit society.
3. Scientific communication: inform the public and other scientists about science ideas. In the Science Talent Search Scientific Communication category entries can take the form of: • Science Video (Years K-12) OR • Science Photography (Years K-12). Note: students who have pursued the FameLab training are at an advantage in creating a video for this competition!

See the website for details: Science Talent Search (stawa.net) 

Entries open Monday, 15 August; school submissions close Friday, 26 August. 

Students can chat to Mrs Lydon or other Science staff if they have ideas. This is a chance for students to be self-directed and creative!

Dear Alumni and Friends

I write to  request your help.

Please take the time to read our brochure (below) and consider our request.

A small band of active and enthusiastic volunteers have continued their work to maintain the collection of artefacts and school records which tell the story of Perth Modern School.  You can also be part of this inspirational journey through your financial or in person support for the Perth Modernian Society Museum Association.

The Museum Association was formed specifically to financially support the preservation, conservation and exhibition of school artefacts and records for the benefit of current and past students, their families and the wider community.  Since 2019, we have successfully secured grants totalling $8,000 to supplement our donated funds for specific conservation and some administrative purposes.  In order to develop and modernise access to our museum exhibits and collections and to digitise more of our archival records, we realise that we need to continue to appeal to the interest and generosity of our alumni and the wider community with whom we seek to honour the history and share the heritage of Perth Modern School.

We are all looking forward to another eventful and productive year. You are welcome to visit the museum on Monday mornings during the school term or consider volunteering with us.

Thank you for your continued support for the Perth Modernian Society Museum Association Inc.

Yours sincerely

Dr Robyn White                                                                                               

Chair

Perth Modernian Society Museum Association Incorporated

The Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) conducts a WA Maths Summer School mid-January each year and it is suitable for students who are completing Year 10 or Year 11 the previous year. Lectures and workshops are held at the University of Western Australia and students stay at the adjoining Trinity College. Guest presenters are academics and teachers who all specialise in maths enrichment for university and high school students. This school is aimed to challenge and develop students’ love and curiosity for Pure and Applied Mathematics.

See the April newsletter below from when Perth Mod students recounted their visit in 2022:

For more details and how to apply (to be completed by the student), please view the below link.

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 a year level other than Year 12. 

The Second Hand Uniform Shop will have a new home!

Currently we are busy packing and moving to our new space in the Andrews building, next to the fish tank.

Our opening days in:

Term 3 

• Thursday, 4 August: 8.30am to 10.30am (In line with Transition Activities)

• Monday, 8 August: 8.30am to 12.30pm

• Monday, 22 August 8.30am to 12.30pm

• Monday, 12 September 8.30am to 12.30pm 

• Monday, 10 October: 8.30am to 12.30pm

• Monday, 14 November 8.30am to 12.30pm

• Monday, 28 November 8.30am to 12.30pm 

• Friday, 2 December 1.30 to 4.30pm (In line with Transition Activities)

Watch out for "moving sales"!!

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.  We prefer card payments.
 
The SHUS is also seeking anyone who would like to volunteer in the future. Please either discuss with us in person at one of our opening days or email the P&C. Thank you. 

P & C Next Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 2 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

BamBamBoo at 140 Perth - 10% off student meals

BamBamBoo at 140 William Street, Perth are offering 10% off student meals. Just show student card or smart rider card. 

Master Mind Australia - Academic Support

A number of programs are running in the July holidays to assist students to prepare for Term 3 and ultimately their final year exams.

Perth Modern School students receive a 20% discount for both programs. Please view the attached flyer for imformation and registration details.

Based at Perth Mod over the school holidays for teens aged 11 to 17.

Monday, 11 July to Friday, 15 July. Please view the flyer below for further details.