Dear Parent/Caregiver

I would like to acknowledge all students and staff for the wonderful Athletics Carnival last Wednesday.

It was a day where we came together to celebrate our amazing students and the talented people that we work with. Mark Muir and the Physical Education Department did an outstanding job of organising this event including the perfect weather. The part I enjoyed the most was watching all the teachers and staff working together and celebrating each other’s differences and talent. The Mathematics team were tucked away all busy and having a great time working on all the stats whilst other staff were out on the track supporting different events and building relationships with students.

The comradery and positive support of each other was a delight and I went home feeling very privileged to have been part of something very special. 

Sampson achieved both the Athletics and Novelty champion trophies.  

I wish to extend my well wishes to the Year 12 students as they soon embark on their final Year 12 school exams.

Warm regards

Mitchell Mackay

Principal

Perth Modern School 

Changes to 2023 School Day Start and Finish Times

The school day and timetable will be changing for 2023. Careful consideration, planning, analysis of school climate and consultation with our community has identified these necessary changes. The curriculum and learning opportunities provided in this new structure will continue to meet the needs of academically gifted learners; to motivate, enrich, differentiate and accelerate students to achieve exceptional outcomes. Providing our community and families with this information now gives everyone time to consider, prepare and alter the many logistical arrangements that support transporting students to and from school.

There will be two early close days on Wednesday and Friday, with the school open until 4.30pm each day for children who need alternate pickup arrangements. There will be before and after school supervised activities such as Mod Clubs, rehearsals, training and private study in the library. We are confident that these changes will enhance the learning experiences and support the wellbeing of our children. We thank you for your continued support and understanding. Any queries around these changes for 2023 are very welcome.

Please see PDF below for the 2023 timetable:

Late Arrivals and Leaving Early

All students are required to sign in at Student Services if they arrive late to school. Students must present a completed note from a parent in the back of their diary to Student Services to obtain a Leave Pass when leaving the school early.

Absentees

To advise the school of absences, please email or SMS the Name of student, Advocacy and Reason for Absence.

1. Email the Student Services absent line: perthmodern.absentees@education.wa.edu.au
2. SMS the Absentee number: 0409 109 784

When a student is absent, parents will receive an SMS attendance notification. Parents can either contact Student Services Absentee line (detail above) or click on the link within Compass, to provide details regarding your child’s absence from class.

We thank you for your assistance.  

Legally Blonde photos taken at the Friday Night show by Brady Victor Photography are now available for purchase. 

Please view the link below. 

Enquiries to Brady at cvydarb@gmail.com

We invite you to the Senior Music Showcases which will feature the Senior Ensembles of Perth Modern School's Music Program.

All ticket proceeds will support the Music Department.

Senior Showcase 1

Friday, 9 September 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Senior Wind Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
Chorale
Contemporary Ensemble 1
Senior Guitar Ensemble
Phoenix
Angelicus
Year 11 Piano Trio
Wind Quintet

Please book your tickets via the provided link:

Senior Showcase 2

Saturday, 10 September 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Senior Wind Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
Chorale
Jazz Band 1
Senior Percussion Ensemble
Schola Cantori
Year 12 String Quartet

 Please book your tickets via the provided link:

See below for the new Lowes uniform prices list.

Please remind your child of the uniform standard as per the uniform policy. The Second Hand Uniform Shop is always grateful for donations of good quality uniforms, so please pass any items their way that you no longer require.

Some common errors by students, which staff have been asked to correct, are:

• PE Uniform should be worn for specific classes only (PE, dance, drama). Students should be wearing regular day uniform for the remainder of their classes including travelling to and from school unless they have Period 1 PE or Period 6 PE.
• Hem length is appropriate for school, approximately knee length or just above.
• Shoes should be all black. Following a recent change, shoes are no longer required to be leather; however, they must be all black. White or coloured soles and/or logos are not acceptable.
• Additional non-school items, such as jumpers or tracksuit pants, are not allowed. Students are requested to remove them and/or seek an alternative from Student Services.

Students who are not wearing the correct uniform will be asked to change into correct uniform. If a student does not have the correct uniform on their person, they may borrow uniform items from Student Services on a short-term basis.

Uniforms can be purchased from Lowes on site at the Uniform Shop (Monday and Thursday 8.00am until 11.00am) or the SecondHand Uniform Shop, based in Lower Andrews (second and fourth Monday of the month – with the next opening Monday, 12 September).  An infringement will be given to students who are not wearing the uniform correctly. Subsequent infringements will lead to further consequences including, but not limited to, detentions and Loss of Good Standing.

The full uniform policy is available on Connect.  Your assistance in supporting the school’s uniform policy is appreciated.

If you are a Year 9 parent, please be aware that from Year 10 your child will be expected to wear the Senior Years Uniform. Lowes regularly advertise 20% off sales, which are advertised on our Facebook and Instagram pages. 

Warmer weather will soon be upon us and this can trigger symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma. Some of the symptoms include: frequent sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy ears, nose, throat and roof of the mouth, red, itchy, swollen and/or watery eyes and headaches.

If hay fever is left untreated it can lead to poor quality sleep, tiredness and daytime sleepiness.

Ideally students should take required medication at home. Please ensure your child only carries a day’s supply of medication with them to school for their own use.  

Seek advice from your pharmacist or doctor about medications that will relieve symptoms of hay fever.  

Please see the information below for an update on the Subi East Project.

The Year 12 Drama students will be performing their Original Solo Performances to family and friends. These performances are entirely self-devised, providing students with the opportunity to explore an issue, character, or theatre style that appeals, or is important, to them. The OSP is one section of the practical drama WACE exams.Ples register your attendance at the link below. 

Venue: Casey Theatre, Perth Modern School

Date: Wednesday, 7 September

Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Cost: Free

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CCIWI

A reminder to parents and caregivers of current Year 9 students that the new Senior Years uniform items are required for Term 1 2024. This includes the male and female polo shirt and the new plaid skirt.

Please check the school Facebook and Instagram pages for the announcement of the next 20% off sale at Lowes. 

As your child’s journey with Perth Modern School draws to a close, we take this opportunity to advise you of the end of year events and some opportunities for Year 12 students to remember their time at school.

Tickets to the Year 12 Presentation Ceremony are now available for purchase through the QKR App or by contacting the Finance Office.

Date: Friday, 18 November

Time: 7.00pm

Venue: Perth Convention Centre, Riverside Theatre

Tickets: Adults are $35.00 per ticket and $25.00 for Seniors/Concession/Children Under 12. You do not need to purchase a ticket for the Year 12 student, only for the guests attending. There is no limit placed on the number of tickets for each family.

Seats will be allocated by the school system and be available for pickup at a time to be confirmed.

The Qkr App for payment of tickets will close Friday, 16 September 2022. If additional tickets are available after this date, families will be notified.

 P & C Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS)

The Second Hand Uniform Shop has a new home.  Find us near the fish tank in the Andrews Building. 

Our opening days are:

Term 3 

• Monday, 12 September 8.30am to 12.30pm 

Term 4: 

• 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"!!

Visitors to the SHUS are required 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 P & C 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 SHUS at any of our opening days. 

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 Friends of Music (FoM)

A huge thank you for everyone who helped make the Legally Blonde snack bar a success. 

FoM is looking for people who can take on positions for next year as they become vacant.  A few of our committee will be stepping down as our youngest children complete Year 12.  Positions likely to be vacant include: 

• Communications
• Treasurer
• Convenor 

FoM’s next sub-committee meeting will be held Monday, 17 October 17 at 7.00pm.  Links will be posted on FoM’s Facebook page and via email.  You can keep up to date by subscribing to our emails or by following our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110196195704833

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

Next P & C Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday, 25 October 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

Academic Task Force Tutoring 

A number of ATAR revision and skills development courses are available over the October holiday period.

• ATAR revision courses for Years 11 and 12
• Skills development courses for Years 7 to 10
• One day exam boost workshops for Years 11 and 12
• ATAR enrichment Courses at UWA for Year 12

Download the attached flyer for further details and to enrol.

Open to all primary and high school students across Western Australia with cash prizes awarded for the most creative and effective delivery of the Act-Belong-Commit message. Create a 30 second TV commercial inspired by the provided script. Please find more information below.

The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers