The Department of Health provides a free immunisation program for students in Years 7 and 10. The School Based Immunisation Program (SBIP) offers Year 7s a booster dose of the diphtheria, tetanus & whooping cough (dTpa) vaccine and a vaccine to protect against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Year 10 students are offered the Meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine. All students require parent/guardian consent before they receive any vaccinations at school. The School Based Immunisation Program is transitioning to an online platform.

For detailed instructions on how to register your child, including  information relating to the relevant disease transmission and symptoms, please visit School-based immunisation program (healthywa.wa.gov.au)

Year 7 immunisations: Thursday, 25 and Friday, 26 May

Year 10 immunisations: Wednesday, 16 August - Further details for Year 10 students will be provided closer to the date.

In 2023, there is a new name, but the same concept.

No longer called Mufti Day, we are now embracing Community Day! Community Day is a chance for the school community to come together, create a sense of belonging, build relationships and do something with meaning and purpose – raise money for charity.  A Thriving Minds Day!  

See below for the details:

Date: Thursday, 30 March 2023

Time: Recess, Period 3 and 4 and Lunch

Charity: Meals on Wheels

Dress Up Theme: My Favourite Decade 

                            Meals on Wheels: Our Purpose

For almost 70 years, Meals on Wheels services in Western Australia have played a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of thousands of older Australians every year across 90 service locations.

We support well-nourished, independent and connected communities through the delivery of a nutritious meal, social engagement and a wellbeing check by our dedicated volunteer workforce.

We deliver nutritious meals, conduct a wellbeing check and facilitate independence by keeping people connected within their communities.                                                                   

                                         Dress Up Theme

The 2023 Community Day theme is ‘My Favourite Decade’, so whether it is the roaring 20s, swinging 60s, fabulous 80s, denim 90s or anywhere in between, for a Community Dollar donation, students can recreate their favorite era for style. Best costumes will be in the running for a prize! 

Donation: A Community Dollar or Gold Coin donation (if yet to pick up their Community Dollars for Period 1) 

Buy Your Community Dollars Now

You are now able to purchase Community Dollars. Parents can buy Community Dollars via QKR, or buy them with cash or card at the Finance Desk prior to the day.  There will be no cash transactions at the stalls. Students will be able to purchase additional Community Dollars on the day. Community Dollars can get spent on a variety of delicious food and fun activity stalls. 

Please note: All Community Dollars purchased will go to Meals on Wheels; there will not be any refunds of unspent Community Dollars. 

The Community Dollars will be handed out on the day, prior to Community Day starting.

All Community Dollars (spent and unspent) will go into a raffle to win exciting prizes. So far we have a PS4 gaming console and an $200 Officeworks voucher up for grabs!  

WE NEED YOUR HELP

We are still looking for a MAJOR raffle prize, as well as smaller ones. Please support this excellent initiative or ask your employers if they would sponsor a prize, so that we can raise more funds for Meals on Wheels!

Possible Prize ideas: Bicycle, PlayStation, Vouchers for Officeworks, BigW, Target, Food Vouchers etc.

Please email Associate Principal Nicola.Reilly@education.wa.edu.au if you would like to contribute a prize, or you can drop off at the Finance Desk. Donors will be publicly acknowledged in the school newletter and school website. 

Thank you for your support of this fun school event!  

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!

As part of our Conversations Series, Founder of Surf Online Safe and 2022 WA Australian of the Year Paul Litherland will be presenting tonight at Perth Modern School. It is free for parents to attend - Adults Only. 

Topic: Cybersafety

Date: Wednesday, 8 March

Time: 6.00pm-7.30pm including a Q&A and light refreshments

Venue: Cyril Tyler Auditorium

Subjects will include:

- Social Networking: The apps kids are using. Current tends and pitfalls. 

- Juvenile Online Crime Risk: Current trends and concerns, protection methods. 

- Sexting and Sextortion: Detection, prevention and coping. 

- The Law: What is available, what is needed, as well as reporting options. 

- Online Gaming issues: Current trends and areas of risk. 

- Safety and Control Options: Apps, Softwares, Tips and Hints.

Please book here:

www.trybooking.com/CFWOF 

In the market for some new Perth Modern School uniforms? Lowes is having a 20 per cent of sale on 9 and 10 March...

UWA Open Day

2023 UWA Open Day runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm on Sunday, 12 March.

To register and plan your day, click here.

Career Conversations – Bringing families together 2023

Years 10, 11 and 12 Student and Parents 

The Department of Education be delivering Career Conversations events for families throughout the State in 2023.  These are free family events to hear about:

• exploring university and training pathways
• career pathway information for young people with disabilities
• where to find accurate, up-to-date career pathway information
• where the jobs are
• what employers and industry are looking for

The Department of Education is hosting the following Career Conversations – Bringing families together events in the south metropolitan region:

Breakfast event 7.30am-8.15am

-       Central Perth – Monday, April 3

South Metropolitan events 8.30pm-8.00pm

-        Bentley – Thursday, 16 March

-        Henderson – Wednesday, 15 March

-       Mandurah – Monday, 15 May

Event booking link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/career-conversations-information-for-families-1808269

Using Technology and Beating Distractions - Wednesday, 15 March 6.30pm (AEDT) 

Here's what Elevate Education will be covering:

✅Technology addiction and how to reduce technology dependence 

✅Practical strategies and apps to minimise procrastination 

✅How to help your child use technology productively to enhance their learning 

Click here to register for free

April Holidays Courses with Academic Task Force

- April ATAR Revision Courses for Years 11-12

Revise your ATAR subjects, increase your child’s confidence and prepare for school exams. Six-hour ATAR Revision Courses in ATAR subjects, Essay Writing and Study Skills.

Week 1 and 2 of the April School holidays at Rossmoyne SHS, Perth Modern SHS, Duncraig SHS and Online. - Enrol Today Online.

Enrol today at www.academicgroup.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email learn@academicgroup.com.au

- April Skills Development Courses for Years 7-10

Specialist teachers will build your child’s confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed in high school. Six-hour Courses in English, Maths, Learning Skills and Essay Writing

Week 1 & 2 of the April School holidays at Perth Modern SHS and Duncraig SHS. - Enrol Today

Enrol today at www.academicgroup.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email learn@academicgroup.com.au

UWA West Coast Swimming Club 

See below for more details: