The final show of ‘Puffs’ featurng our talented Middle Years students is tonight - some tickets still available. It's an incredible show, so don't miss out!

• Date: Friday, 4 August (attendees tonight are encouraged to dress in yellow or as a magical character.)
• Venue: Cyril Tyler Auditorium
• Time: 7.00pm
• Tickets: Adults $20 Student/Concession $10
• Snack bar: A snack bar will be available during interval. Cash only - please bring small notes or gold coins. 

Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJPFP

ABOUT: Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, is a 2015 original play by New York based playwright Matt Cox. Puffs focuses on the least adored and the least known house in the Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling. In this rise of the anti-hero style play, the characters in the Hufflepuff house, each complete with their own set of quirks, are given the limelight with hilarious results.

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

The July newsletter is now available for your perusal at the link below.

Should you wish to advise us of your child's accomplishments to feature in the newsletter and/or social media, please email thalia.cole@education.wa.edu.au 

The WA Education undertook a school review at the end of Term 2, as is mandatory every 2-3 years. Please find attached the 2023 School Review report for your perusal.

If your child is unwell, please follow the absence process, even if your child has tested positive for COVID. If an assessment is missed, please contact the relevant teacher directly.

A reminder to please let office staff know the reason why your child is going to be or has been absent from school as soon as possible. It is appreciated that you communicate by 9.00am so that your child is accounted for. 

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

Public Transport

Parents, could you please discuss with your child about appropriate behaviour on public transport:

• Be aware of others and watch the noise level and language used
• Students are expected to stand and offer their seat to an adult
• Do not congregate around doorways to allow easy access for others
• Be mindful of where school bags are placed so as not to block pathways or trip up other communters.

Road Safety

Please reiterate to your child to be conscious of their surroundings and cross at controlled intersections such as cross walks and traffic lights. It is important that they only cross when it is safe to do so.

Perth Mod Live is happening! Forget Australia's got Talent, forget the Voice, we're bringing all the talent to you!

On Friday of Week 6, students will have the chance to see their friends and peers show off their performance talents and skills.

Perth Mod Live is open to featuring acts ranging from, songs, dance groups, bands, comedians, magic tricks, monologues, and more!

Submit expressions of interest by Friday, 4 August (Week 3) by following the QR code below to show off YOUR talent in front of the whole school.

Parents are reminded that students should not be at school until 8.15am, unless in a school organised supervised activity or at the Library which opens at 8.30am.

Students who are not in a school organised activity after school but wish to remain on campus are to go to the Library which is open Monday - Friday until 4.30pm.

From 4.30pm there is no supervision, and students must make their way home or be collected by a preant or caregiver. 

Access to free period products

We have now installed dispensers of period products in female toilets around the school. Providing free access to these products is designed to ease some cost of living pressure for families and enable students to stay engaged at school and focused on their studies.

Both single pack Libra-branded pads and multipack tampons are available.

Our school is committed to providing period health education to all students to improve their understanding and address any stigma. This will include discussing the purpose of the dispenser and the safe and hygienic use of period products.

The Youth on Health Festival well be held in Week 8 and Perth Modern School are performing in their heat on Wednesday, 6 September.

YOH Fest Dance Club is held on Wednesday’s after school, and students in Years 8 to 11 have been busy choreographing and rehearsing their dance piece, which will highlight the theme 'RESPECT'. 

Tickets are now on sale via YOH Fest Peel Heat 2023 - Mandurah Performing Arts and Events Centre (manpac.com.au) 

Tickets are: $14 Standard / $7 child or students.

The Department of Health provides a free immunisation program for Year 10 students. The School Based Immunisation Program (SBIP) offers the Meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine. All students require parent/guardian consent before they receive any vaccinations at school. This year the SBIP is transitioning to an online platform.

• For detailed instructions on how to register your child, including information relating to relevant disease transmission and symptoms, please visit School-based immunisation program (healthywa.wa.gov.au)
• Please use the VaccinateWA online platform to complete your child’s consent.

If you're not able to access the online system, you can request a hard copy form from school or print a copy of the School-based-immunisation-program-form.pdf (healthywa.wa.gov.au) Please sign and return form to the school even if consent is declined. NOTE: Paper-based consent forms will be entered onto VaccinateWA and you will receive an email confirming this.

For privacy reasons, anyone aged 14 or older can get their own immunisation history statements. They can do this:

• online using their Medicare online accountthrough myGov or the Medicare mobile app
• by asking their vaccination provider to print it
• by calling the Australian Immunisation Register

Year 10 Immunisations are scheduled for Wednesday, 16 August. Students absent on immunisation days will be offered a catch-up at the next scheduled SBIP visit.

Parents/guardians also have the option of accessing these vaccines through their local Service Provider (GP, pharmacy, or Community Immunisation Clinic). Note some GPs and pharmacies may charge a consultation fee.

The following students are required to complete the Student Declaration and Permission in the SCSA student portal.

• All Year 12 students
• Year 11 students who are studying ATAR Unit 3 and Unit 4 and sitting the 2023 ATAR course examinations
• Year 10 students who have been given approval to study ATAR Unit 3 and Unit 4 and sit the 2023 ATAR course examinations.

What are you giving permissions to? View the SCSA website for further details:

Students are also required to provide their mobile number as this is the preferred method of communication for WACE exams. The mobile phone number is requested as part of the Student Declaration and Consent form.

To complete the Student Declaration and Permission in the student portal, go to https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au opens in new window and follow the login instructions. Students are requested to complete the Student Declaration and Permission online by Thursday, 24 August 2023.

Year 12 students and Year 11 students completing a Year 12 subject

Please find attached the final Year 12 Exam Schedule for Semester 2.  This schedule has been designed carefully, and discussed at length, to provide a balanced schedule for as many students as possible.  Whilst it may not be perfect for everyone, it will suit the majority of the students undertaking these exams.  Please note that this is the schedule for the written examinations only.  They start on Monday, 11 September (Week 9) and conclude on Thursday, 21 September (Week 10). 

Friday, 22 September (Week 10) is set aside for Practical Exam preparation for the students who are doing their WACE Practical Exams during the Term 3 holidays. 

All Year 12 classes will conclude on Wednesday, 6 September (Week 8), to provide study time in the leadup to these Exams.  

In consultation with families, the executive and student body, the Year 12 Presentation Ceremony will now be held on Monday, 16 October at the Perth Concert Hall.  

A 'pencilled in' booking request that we made for this date has now become available. 

Year 12 Presentation Ceremony

Date: Monday, 16 October

Venue: Perth Concert Hall - 5 St Georges Terrace, Perth 

Time: 6.00pm (to be confirmed) 

Further information including how to book tickets will be available shortly. 

Friends of Music

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?

 Then:

1. Subscribe to the Friends of Music e-mails 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, 21 August in the Beasley Boardroom.

 Save these dates!

• FoM get together at 7.00pm - Monday, 21 August in Beasley Boardroom
• Year 12 ATAR music recital at 7.00pm - Wednesday, 30 August in Beasley Hall
• Senior Showcase 1 at 7.00pm - Saturday 1, September in Cyril Tyler Auditorium 
• Senior Showcase 2 at 7.00pm - Sunday 2, September in Cyril Tyler Auditorium 
• A Little Spring Music at 7.00pm - Wednesday 6, September in Cyril Tyler Auditorium 
• Spring into Music at 7.00pm - Thursday, 7 September in Cyril Tyler Auditorium 

P&C Second-hand Uniform Shop (SHUS)

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

Our opening days are:

Term 3: 

• Thursday, 3 August 8.30am to 11.30pm for Year 6 transition day.  All welcome.
• Monday, 14 August 8.30am to 12.30pm 
• Friday, 25 August 8.30am to 1.30pm 
• 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.  

Do you have some time?  Can you help? 

SHUS does provide a valuable service and raise significant funds for the school.  It is also a great opportunity for parents to get together, run the stall, socialise and see our kids during recess and lunchtime.

We are seeking new parents to take up this volunteer role. Training will be provided till the beginning of 2024. You can choose the times/dates convenient to you.  Please write to the P & C President at President@perthmodernpandc.com.au or drop in at any of the SHUS opening days to discuss further.  We are more than happy to assist you in your journey in managing SHUS from next year onwards. 

P&C Next Meeting 

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday, 29 August at 7.00pm 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 7.00pm. 

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

Harding Miller Scholarships - Open to Year 8 2023 Girls

Each scholarship is valued at $20,000 over four years from Years 9-12 and provides critical resources and support to enable our scholars to not only finish high school, but to reach their academic potential and build direct pathways to tertiary education. Applications are open during Term 3. Online application forms can be found on the website and via the link below.

The QUEST Tutorials for Gifted Students - Year 7 Students

BRAINways Education in conjunction with the University of Western Australia, is pleased to offer The QUEST Tutorials for Gifted and Talented Students.

The Mathematics: The Maths of Style: Interior Design

The Sciences: The Science of GPS Navigation: The Relativity Theory

The Humanities: In the Shadow of Titans: The Lasting Legacy of Ancient Leaders

Perth Modern Year 7 students are invited to enrol without the need for a teacher nomination. View the attached program information for further details.

Learn how to ace your ATAR exams from top WACE-expert Teachers.

Register once and watch online, anytime - at less than half the cost of in-person seminars.

View the available courses via the provided link:

Master Mind Tuition

Please view the attached flyer for details on the Term 3 Mastermind Tuition for all students Years 7 to 12.

Perth Modern students receive a 20% discount per subject.

Sprinting Fast Athletics Clinic

School Holiday Athletics Clinic for boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years. Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th October 2023. WA Athletics Stadium. 8.30am-3pm. $120 per day. Or $230 for both days. Includes a personised certificate. Choose ANY 4 events per day. More Info: http://sprintingfast.com/