Parents will be able to log in to Subject Selection Online (SSO) for:

Year 10: Thursday, 15 June 2023.

Year 11: Later in Term 2, date to be advised.

Years 7, 8 and 9: Early Term 3, dates to be advised.

The link to access SSO will be available on the school website and on Compass. It has also been made available here (https://client.subjectselectiononline.com.au/?school=pphkr). This online system allows families to plan with their child the preferred courses they wish to select to study in 2024. Additional information will be provided later this term. 

The Music Department is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming performances, demonstrating the development of our students through their years in the Music Program. All concerts commence @ 7.00pm in the Cyril Tyler Auditorium.

Wednesday, 21 June: A Musical Journey, featuring choirs and guitar ensembles. https://www.trybooking.com/CIKIX

Thursday, 22 June: A Night with the Orchestra, featuring orchestras and the Year 7 choirs. https://www.trybooking.com/CIKIY

Friday, 23 June: Movie Magic, featuring the Wind Bands. https://www.trybooking.com/CIKIZ

Following on from the previous notice on attendance via the May Information Update, there is now a document for further reading on how parents can partner with the school community in the promotion, prevention and response to attendance.

The Attendance Guidelines for Parents has been placed on Compass under School Documentation, please see the below image.

Absentee notes can be sent to the Student Services team via the following options. You are only required to choose one method.

• Send absentee note via parent’s COMPASS – this is the school's preferred method.
• SMS to the absentee line: 0409 109 784
• Student diary – if you have one. 

Please contact Student Services if you have any queries or concerns with attendance: perthmodern.studentservices@education.wa.edu.au

Students are asked to exit the school grounds afer the final bell unless they are attending a scheduled activity or are in the library for private study.  

Joseph Parsons Library Hours

Monday: 8.30am - 4.30pm 

Tuesday: 8.30am - 4.30pm

Wednesday: 8.30am - 4.30pm

Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm

Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm

The colder months are upon us, please review the winter uniform do's and dont's below as a number of incorrect non PMS clothing and accesories are being worn.

Do:

• Stay warm and avoid infringements/loss of good standing
• Do buy and wear the school jumper, jacket or blazer
• Do buy and wear the school accesories - hat and scarves
• Do visit Student Services if an item of clothing is needed to be borrowed  

Don't:

• Wear long sleeve shirts under the PMS short sleeve, this is not the uniform.
• Wear the PMS physical education tracksuit as a day to day item. You can wear the trousers, shorts, skirts and dresses with stockings.
• Wear additional non Perth Modern School beanies, scarves, hoodies etc.

ESAFETY ADVICE FOR PARENTS

Esafety has a website dedicated to providing information on how to ensure a safe online environment for children.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/

There is also helpful information to guide parents when issues arise including Reporting Abuse.

Sometimes, when students are involved in online groups they may experience a situation that is not a positive one.

We would encourage anyone in this situation to seek help and this web page is an ideal space for that first line of information.

At Perth Modern we have multiple programs set up to assist students to create positive experiences online, however, should these or the eSafety resources not help your child in their situation, they are more than welcome to seek support from the Student Services team at school PerthModern.StudentServices@education.wa.edu.au

DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS

As part of the curriculum, when using the internet, we encourage students to have a safe, positive experience online and to be aware of their digital footprint that could adversely affect them in the future. Please discuss with your child their online interactions. Include in your conversations school apps like Connect and OneNote, different social media platforms, and email communications.  

All parents, students and members of the wider community are invited to a special screening of The Last Daughter, Brenda Matthew's award winning documentary film.

When: Saturday, 5 August

Time: 1.00pm

Venue: Cyril Tyler Auditorium

Brenda will deliver a keynote address, then the screening of her documentary, followed by a Q&A and then a book signing. We have secured her autobiography, The Last Daughter, for a special price of $26.50 (RRP $34.99) - Eftpos only. 

Book your seats via: https://www.trybooking.com/CJACS

Tickets still available!

Perth Modern School and Bob Hawke College invite you to their combined 2023 Dance Showcase.

See below for more information and how to book tickets. 

Perth Modern School students are achieving and participating in many areas outside of regular schooling, whether it is sport, the arts, music, academics or community service. Has your child achieved an award or accolade outside of school? Are they involved in helping the community? We want to hear all the wonderful stories about our students so we can celebrate them on social media, the school website and in the newsletter. Contact the Communications and Marketing Team with your stories by email at Thalia.Cole@education.wa.edu.au. Photos from the event/awards ceremony are very welcome. 

We are delighted to inform you that Perth Modern School will again be participating in the ICAS competition this year, for students who wish to be involved.

ICAS is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher order thinking and problem solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, and Digital Technologies (Year 7 only). Please note that ICAS is only available for students in Years 7-10 as of this year. 

Please read further details on ICAS testing and how to participate via the link below. 

  

Families of Year 9 and 10 students are invited to attend a WACE and Subject Selections Onine session. Please see information below for further details.

Tickets for the additional 4.30pm session can be booked via: www.trybooking.com/CILMS

The Sphinx Scholarships are now open!

Applications opened Friday, 9 June and will close Thursday, 1 September at 12.00pm.

Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships are open to students in Year 10 2023. Some Music Scholarships are open to students in Years 11 and 12 2023.

Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/1C2PfwMfQ9

Equity Scholarships

Scholarships applicable to Years 7 to 11.

Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/hMfF15gdzU

Appointments will be available for Year 10 parents and students for career counselling interviews to help with their subject selections for 2024 and future pathways.

 

The appointment bookings will be made through the Compass booking system. Please see the link below on how to make a booking in Compass. 

Students have received information on subject selection during Advocacy. This information will enhance the student’s understanding of WACE and ATAR subject choices and will assist them to reflect on their upcoming report and subsequent subject selections.

 

There is also the opportunity for parents and students to attend the Senior Years 2024 Subject Selection Presentation on 14 June 2024 for general information on WACE requirements, ATAR and Subject Selections Online.

 

Please view the 2024 Senior Years Curriculum Handbook below: 

 

PMS-Senior-Years-Curriculum-Handbook-2024_std.pdf (perthmodern.wa.edu.au)

 

Instructions for booking course selection appointments through Compass is below:

 

The Department of Health provides a free immunisation program for students in Year 10.  The School Based Immunisation Program (SBIP) offers Year 10 students the Meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine. All students require parent/caregiver 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 10 immunisations: Wednesday, 16 and Friday, 18 August.

Please view the provided Future Pathways Series link. Within this resource you will find important information relating to future pathways. Here you will find an overview of upcoming key events relating to future pathways, university information and other important details including external links that will be updated throughout the year.

https://sway.office.com/gPO0D8SEDayAG6xB?ref=Link

Get ready to unlock your leadership and entrepreneurship potential with Bloom’s Future Leaders and Future Founders programs! Available for students in Years 10 - 12, these programs offer an opportunity for students to enhance their skills and make their mark in the world.

The Future Leaders Program empowers students to become a true leader by developing key skills such as communication, empathy, networking, goal setting, and time management. Participants will get to hear from inspiring guest speakers and learn how to put newfound skills into practice. With one full day workshop and three after school workshops in Terms 2 and 3, this program is the perfect way to level up  leadership abilities. 

Workshops will occur:

Session 1 - Tuesday, 20 June (full day - 6 hours)

Session 2 - Wednesday, 21 June (2.30pm - 4.30pm) 

Session 3 - Wednesday, 28 June (2.30pm - 4.30pm) 

Session 4 - Wednesday, 19 July (2.30pm - 4.30pm) 

The Future Founders Program is the chance for students to start building their  own business! Participants will learn how to identify problems, define the target audience, come up with unique ideas, create a value proposition, validate the market, and even learn how to pitch the buisness idea to potential investors. With one full day workshop and four after school workshops in Term 3, you'll have all the tools you need to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a reality.

Workshops will occur: 

Session 1 - Monday, 24 July (full day - 7 hours)

Session 2 - Wednesday, 26 July (2.30pm - 4.30pm) 

Session 3 - Wednesday, 2 August (2.30pm - 4.30pm) 

Session 4 - Wednesday, 9 August (2.30pm - 4.30pm) 

Session 5 - Wednesday, 16 August (2.30pm - 4.30pm) 

The closing date is Thursday, 15 June 2023 at 9.00am. Expressions of Interest can be lodged using the link below:

https://forms.office.com/r/FK0g0ENBh3

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

The following information is in regards to the important dates for upcoming and future social events for Year 11 students. More information and how to make payment will be provided and required closer to the event via Compass, our preferred method of communication. Please note Consent2go and Qkr are no longer in use as Compass is all inclusive and will be used for all payments from 2023 onward. Please contact the school if you are a parent in need of guidance on how to use Compass. 

• Year 11 Dinner Dance: Friday, 3 November 2023 at Beaumonde on the Point, East Perth.
• Year 12 2024 Ball: Friday, 1 March 2024 at the Ritz Carlton, Perth.

P&C Friends of Music (FoM)

We have three up-coming concerts (21 to 23 June) only two weeks away, each with suppers, themes and help needed.  If you can dial in to the short volunteers meeting on Monday we will need: ticket checkers, servers, food donations, Hollywood posters and decorations for Movie Music Concert, to hire a popcorn machine, collect and return it, 100’s board, people to decorate the stage and come up with ideas.  We would very much like to see you there!

The position of Treasurer is still open. If you can spare 2-3 hours per term to check the bank account, attend the term meeting and provide a summary of incoming and outgoing payments and make a few transfers then we would be very grateful. A full role description is available. 

Please join us in person or dial in for the FOM meeting on Monday at 7.00pm in the Beasley Boardroom.  

Join or subscribe to FoM via the following links:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110196195704833 and/or https://facebook.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=609dcdff8e482c9a3658b3331&id=70586ce4df

Do you want to:

• Be the first to know about music tours and concerts?
• Be a community role-model for your child?
• Build your child’s confidence through performance opportunities?
• Help shape where fundraised money goes? (Our current goal is a new timpani set!)

 Then:

1. Subscribe to the Music Department newsletters https://facebook.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=609dcdff8e482c9a3658b3331&id=70586ce4df
2. Join the Friends of Music Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110196195704833
3. Join us at the Friends of Music get together at 7.00pm on Monday, 12 June in the Beasley Boardroom.

P&C Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS)

The Second Hand Uniform Shop is located in the Andrews Building.  From Term 2 the SHUS will be opening on the second Monday (8.30am to 12.30pm) and the fourth Friday (8.30 to 1.30pm) of the month during school term.

Our opening days are:

Term 2: 

• Monday, 12 June 8.30am to 12.30pm 
• Friday, 23 June 8.30am to 1.30pm 

 Term 3: 

• Friday, 28 July 8.30am to 1.30pm
• Monday, 14 August 8.30am to 12.30pm 
• Friday, 25 August 8.30am to 1.30pm 
• Monday, 11 September 8.30am to 12.30pm 
• Friday, 22 September 8.30am to 1.30pm 

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. 

P&C Next Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 August at 7pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building.  Scheduled P&C meetings are Tuesday of week 3 and week 7 each school term.  All parents and interested citizens are welcome.   The agenda and instructions to join online will be available on our Facebook page.  If you are coming along in person, please come for an informal catch-up from 6:30pm. The formal meeting (and online) will start at 7pm. 

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

Modernian Hockey Club

The Modernians Hockey Club is recruiting new members. The club trains on Thursday afternoons in North Perth and on Warwick Turf Fields on a Wednesday evening. Games are on Sunday morning. These teams are coached by several of our seniors’ players, including our international players, who are doing an amazing job in inspiring the players and broadening their horizons. View the Youtube link and flyers below for further details.

http://YouTube.com/watch?v=HMM0pDp7Gw4

Currently in Western Australia, there are over 5,000 children in care and need a loving home environment.

Unfortunately, currently there are an insufficient Carers to give these children the opportunities they deserve.

To close this gap, The Depaertment of Communities is running a Foster Carer information session on Thursday, 15 June from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at 190 Stirling Street, Perth. 

Thank you in advance for your support and any questions can be directed to Narelle Whitfield, Foster Care Recruitment Officer at Narelle.Whitfield@communities.wa.gov.au.