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90 Roberts Road
Subiaco WA 6008
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Email: perthmodernschool@education.wa.edu.au
Phone: 08 9392 6855

Information Update June 2019

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Information Update June 2019

Parents and students will receive Semester 1 school reports electronically on the following dates:

Years 11 and 12 - Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Years 7 to 10 - Friday, 28 June 2019

The Progress Review and Parent Information Day is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 July 2019 from 9.00am-7.00pm. Students are encouraged to attend with their parent/caregiver. Instructions on how to make interview bookings will be distributed with student reports.

On the day the following stalls and services will be in operation;

  • The Friends of Music will be offering delicious sweet and savoury delights for everyone at reasonable prices. 
  • The Second Hand Uniform Shop will be open between 9.00am and 3.00pm.
  • There will be fundraising stalls for various charities located outside the sports centre. 
  • Please consider donating lightweight clothing for all ages and stationary to help support The Cambodia Appeal. 
  • The Salvation Army is seeking donations of winter clothing including: jumpers, pants, beanies, socks, gloves, blankets and also non-perishable food. 
  • The Sustainabliliy Advocacy will be selling re-usable and eco-friendly items to fundraise for their Advocacy. Cash, QKR app or credit card accepted.
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DAY/DATE YEAR/GROUP/S DETAILS
TUESDAY, 18 JUNE YEARS 11 AND 12

SEMESTER 1 SCHOOL REPORTS DISTRIBUTED

THURSDAY, 20 JUNE YEAR 7 

JUNIOR MUSIC CONCERT - FROM: 7.00pm - 8.00pm

FRIDAY, 28 JUNE YEARS 7 - 10 SEMESTER 1 SCHOOL REPORTS DISTRIBUTED
FRIDAY, 5 JULY  ALL STUDENTS LAST DAY OF TERM 2
MONDAY, 22 JULY ALL STUDENTS STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY (NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS)
TUESDAY, 23 JULY ALL STUDENTS PROGRESS REVIEW AND PARENT INFORMATION DAY (NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS)
WEDNESDAY, 24 JULY  ALL STUDENTS CLASSES COMMENCE FOR TERM 3

COULD YOUR TABLE BE THE WINNERS OF THE P&C RAISE THE ROOF QUIZ NIGHT ON FRIDAY, 23 AUGUST?

Come along for a fun night and help support our Raise the Roof campaign to raise funds for our multi-purpose auditorium. Prizes wanted! 

Please access the link below for further information:

Save_the_Date_Raise_the_Roof_Quiz_Night.pdf

Don't miss the opportunity to be entertained

Year 10 Drama presents 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

WHEN: Tuesday, 25 June 2019

TIME: 7.00pm

WHERE: Casey Drama Theatre

COST: Gold coin donation (Tickets available at the door)

Please acces the flyer via the link below:

Year_10_Drama_Production_Charlie_and_the_Chocolate_Factory.pdf

When: Saturday, 29 June 2019

Time: 12.30pm

Where: Beasley Auditorium

Students who are going on the European Music Tour will be performing a concert in the Beasley Auditorium before they leave for Italy and France on Tuesday,  2  July 2019 to perform in the Festival of Youth Orchestras. 

No bookings are required, all members of the school community are welcome to attend this concert.

 

Perth Modern School will be visited by a group of Japanese students from a specialist Science school at the end of July.

Are there any Japanese speaking research scientists who would be happy to give a talk about their research?

If possible, we would like two-three to present.

If you can help, please please contact Head of Science Mr Ant Meczes - Anthony.Meczes@education.wa.edu.au

 

Donations of good quality clothing are welcome now until the end of Term 2

The Senior Years Youth Ambassadors Advocacy are running a clothing drive on behalf of the Salvation Army and are looking for donations of winter clothing including scarves, gloves, beanies, jumpers, coats and blankets for the homeless over the winter period. Any items donated are asked to be of neutral or dark colours, as people living on the street do not like bright clothing as it brings too much attention to them.  Students can drop off any donations to the Senior Years Youth Ambassadors Advocacy in AL4 during Advocacy on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

When: Thursday, 20 June 2019

Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Where: Beasley Auditorium

All Year 7 students will be performing in this concert. 

Students are to wear formal school uniform (no blazer) to this concert.

Ensembles performing in this concert:

Junior Percussion Ensemble

Junior Contemporary Guitar Ensemble

Year 7 Choirs

Junior Classical Guitar Ensemble

Philharmonic Strings

Wind Band 4

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

Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/BBPIJ

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

The Year 9 camp has a new focus from previous years with the delivery of the ‘Into Adulthood’ program.

We invite you and your child to attend an information evening regarding the 2019 Year 9 Camp (excluding HASS Canberra/Sydney Tour and Ningaloo Tour students)

In addition, the program has a specific role for you, as parents, to play.

Date:  Tuesday, 25 June 2019

Time:  6.00 pm to 7.30 pm

Where: Beasley Auditorium 

If you have any queries regarding the above, please contact Monica Franz on (08) 9380 0555 or monica.franz@education.wa.edu.au.

This is a final call out for Year 9, 10 or 11 students who would like to join the iconic New York Arts Tour in 2020. Expressions of Interest forms will be available for collection until Friday 21, June 2019 from Mrs Floyd in the Arts and Technology Office. 

Students who have completed an Expression of Interest form or are interested in attending the tour are invited to attend a meeting held on:

When: Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Time: Lunch time

Where: Casey Drama Centre

Please access the below link for further information:

New_York_Arts_Tour_Final_Call_.pdf

P&C Meeting

Tuesday, 6 August 2019 7.00PM

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 6 August 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:

June_2019_Principal_s_Report_to_the_PC.pdf

Parents' Social Events

YEAR 7

Year 7 parents and caregivers are invited to mingle on these dates: 

Sunday, 23 June from 3.00pm to 5.00pm – Raffles Hotel (70-72 Canning Beach Rd,Applecross)    

Sunday, 8 September from 3.00pm to 5.00pm – Venue to be advised

Sunday, 24 November from 3.00pm to 5.00pm - Venue to be advised

YEAR 8

No events currently scheduled

YEAR 9

Save the date! The next social get-together for Year 9 parents will be Brekky at Lot Six Zero Subiaco. There is plenty of free three-hour parking at Marketlane Subi (Coles and Target shopping mall).

Date: Friday, 2 August 2019

Time: 8.30am

Venue: Lot Six Zero Subiaco, 1 Hood Street, Subiaco 

Please RSVP by Wednesday, 24 July 2019 to Nurlia Chang at classof2022@perthmodernpandc.com.au or on our Year 9 Parents Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1779014285668717/. If you are new, kindly reply the questions as only Year 9 parents’ membership requests are requested. 

YEAR 10

No events are currently scheduled.

YEAR 11

No events are currently scheduled.    

YEAR 12      

No events are currently scheduled. 

BRAINWAYS EDUCATION

BRAINways Education, in conjunction with University of Western Australia, is pleased to offer the BRAINways STEM School of Excellence – program for gifted and talented students of Perth.

The following topics are being offered for students year levels 7-8

Day 1:

Murphy’s Law?: Probability and Data Analysis

When Numbers and Letters Talk: Relationships and Functions

Day 2:

From Nanotechnology to Astronomy and Beyond: An Engineering Challenge

Collisions Under the Microscope: The Mathematics of Chemical Reactions.

Perth Modern Students do not require a nomination letter.

Please access the link below for further information and how to book:

Brainways_Program_Information.pdf

ASPA EDUCATION

Does your child have a flare for performing?

Let them 'Take the Stage' these school holidays.

ASPA Education are offering dynamic workshops in song, dance and drama for boys and girls in Years 7-8. Perfomers will be mentored by an experienced team of performing art specialists.

Special prices apply for Perth Modern Students.

Please access the link below for further information and registration:

ASPA_Education_Registration_Form_July_WA_Perth_Modern.pdf

STEAM WORKSHOPS 

Looking for an interesting and interactive actvity for your child these school holidays?

Fire Tech is Perth's leading provider of innovative and interactive workshops for curious young children to savvy teens, the workshops on offer are the perfect school holiday actvity for your child. 

These creative and technical STEAM workshops cover areas such as coding, building and flying drones, music, photography, animation, and more!

Small class sizes and all equipment provided.

Please access the link below for further information:

Fire_Tech_Workshops.pdf

Book now at:www.firetech.wa.edu.au

All workshops held at All Saints' College - Hangar Space