From the beginning of this year, parents have had access to Compass. This is now the main platform of communication the school will be using going forward and all parents will need to have it downloaded. As Compass enables multi functions all in one, other systems will be phased out. The Compass App is available on iOS and Andriod devices, simply search for Compass School Manager in store.

NOTE: the School will keep sending regular Information Updates out to the whole school community via email. 

Using the app you can:

• View the school news feed
• Receive messages from the school
• View your child's timetable and the school calendar
• View Learning Tasks
• Book Parent Teacher conferences
• Add Attendance Notes
• View academic reports
• See details of excursions, provide payment and give consent 

Please view the attached guideline for parents. If you are having any issues, please contact the school via perthmodernschool@education.wa.edu.au and note the issue you are encountering.

The School's Anzac Service will be held on Wedesday, 26 April at 12.20pm. 

Please remind your child of the uniform standard as per the uniform policy. The Uniform Policy is available on Connect via the Library in Perth Modern School My Spaces. Some common errors by students, which staff have been asked to correct in Term 2, 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 Uniform Shop (Monday and Thursday 8.00am until 11.00am) or the Second-Hand Uniform Shop, based in Lower Andrews (next opening on Friday 28 April 8:30am to 1:30pm).  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.

Your assistance in supporting the school’s uniform policy is appreciated.

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. Please label clearly with their first and last name as well as their advocacy group. 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.

Year 7 Camp will be held on Wednesday, 31 May to Friday, 2 June at Woodman Point, Coogee.

Many activities will be on the agenda including rope climbing, raft building, team building as well as planned night activities.

Students will be staying in dormitories, there are no individual rooms.

The camp will be fully catered and dietary requirements will be accounted for, no additional food will be required. NO DEVICES will be allowed. If parents need to contact their child, the staff will have a phone number which will be commuicated to parents closer to the camp date. 

We can't wait for the fun and to build on a Sense of Belonging amongst the staff and students.

Conversation Series - Year 7 Parents and Students 

Information Session for GL Education CAT 4 Results and Reports

When: Wednesday, 10 May (Term 2, Week 3)

Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Where: Cyril Tyler Auditorium

Refreshments will be served afterwards in the foyer to continue Conversations.

Students are also welcome to attend. 

The information session will go through:

• The testing and reporting process
• An explanation of the assessment, overview of why it is used and example questions to ensure parents are informed
• Parent-friendly overview of performance scores across the four batteries
• Profile description with written recommendations to help improve parent understanding of their child’s learning preference, with suggestions for how to offer support at home

Please register your attendance via: www.trybooking.com/CHBFJ

YEAR 9 FOCUS DAY TERM 2 WEEK 4: WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 

The Focus Day purpose is to embrace the Perth Modern School Thriving Minds model through engaging with guest speakers, wellness activities and the Year 9 theme, ‘Sense of Self’ –To appreciate different values and perspectives.  

Thriving Minds is a whole school wellbeing approach based on the PERMAH model including each of the six domains, Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment and Health.  

The Focus Day activities are selected to support healthy lifestyle choices to inspire and empower students to take responsibility for their own health and encourage lifelong habits of wellness, enabling them to thrive. It gives students a chance to consider different perspectives and challenge stereotypes on behaviours, expectations, and traditional wellbeing activities.  

The estimated cost for each student is $25. Further information will be distributed early in Term 2.

AT (Year 12) Courses Semester 1 - Monday, 15 May - Friday, 26 May

AE (Year 11) Courses Semester 1 - Monday, 22 May - Friday, 2 June 

Class of 2023 Presentation Ceremony - Save the Date 

Year 12 students and their parents/guardians are invited to the Year 12 Presentation Ceremony.

When: Saturday, 28 October 2023

Time: 4.00pm 

Where:  Perth Convention Centre, Riverside Theatre

Ticketing and further information will be provided in due course.

Second Hand Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Term 2: 

• Friday, 28 April 8.30am to 1.30pm
• Monday, 8 May  8.30am to 12.30pm
• Friday, 26 May 8.30 to 1.30pm
• Monday, 12 June 8.30am to 12.30pm 
• Friday, 23 June 8.30am to 1.30pm 

The Second Hand Uniform Shop is located in the Andrews Building. Parents who visit the shop must sign it at reception first. 

ECU Year 11 and 12 Engineering Showcase

University of Sydney Residential Career Insight Program - 2024 Enrolments Open

Our Summer School in Sydney is a unique opportunity for students to live and study in the highest ranked university in Australia for graduate employability. The 2024 program is scheduled to take place from 3 - 13 January 2024 at St Pauls's College at the University of Sydney. This time, you can choose from any of the seven streams on offer, which are: 

• Medicine 
• Psychology
• Veterinary Studies
• Engineering
• International Relations 
• Business Management 
• Creative Writing

Please note: The spots for this program fill up fast as the numbers are strictly capped and we are unable to take tentative reservations. 

View more information or enrol via: immerse Education - NIE: UCAT and Interview Preparation Experts

Pawsey Bright Ideas Holiday Program

Volleyball Junior Skills Camp