Commencing in 2024, the Perth Modern School Board had three (3) vacanacies for Parent Representatives. The tenure for each position is three years. 

After calling for nominations and receiving nine (9) high-calibre applications, an election was held that concluded on Monday, 20 November. 

After the election, the following three nominees have been selected as Parent Representatives:   

- Cathryn Trott

- Ray Loh

- Sandra Song

We thank all parents who nominated and voted. 

Parents/Caregivers are invited to attend the Open Perth Modern School Board meeting on Tuesday, 5 December starting at 5.00pm in the McCusker Boardroom located in the Beasley Building.  

Please register via the trybooking link below. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. The School looks forward to welcoming you. 

https://www.trybooking.com/CNMSF

2024 Information Packages have been mailed to families, which include your child's 2024 Contributions and Charges account and important information to assist in planning for the new school year. 

Parents and Caregivers are invited to attend the Semester 2 Honours Assemblies

Due to the number of awards being presented and the close timeframe between results being finalised prior to the date of the assembly, individual award winners are unable to be notified, therefore this invitation is extended to all parents.

Dates and times:

Year 11 - Wednesday, 29 November 11.10am

Year 8 - Monday, 11 December 1.35pm

Year 7 - Wednesday, 13 December 8.50am

Year 10 - Wednesday, 13 December 11.10am

Year 9 - Wednesday, 13 December 1.35pm

Please register your attendance: 

https://www.trybooking.com/CNNZN

After the assembly, parents are welcome to have photos with their childen in the auditorium foyer. 

As we are nearing the end of term, any families with a child not returning to Perth Modern School in 2024 are to notify the Student Services team before the final day of term (Thursday, 14 December). Please notify the team at perthmodern.studentservices@education.wa.edu.au

We are in our final weeks for 2023 however students are still required to wear their proper school uniform items.

A reminder to current Year 9 parents of the transition to the Senior School uniform for students in Year 10 2024.

Lowes 2024 School Holiday trading hours

The Lowes Uniform Shop located at the school will open for business on select days of the school holidays. These are:

Thursday, 25 January: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Monday, 29 January: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Normal trading hours will return from Thursday, 1 February  (8.00am – 11.30am.)

The Lowes Kardinya Park store will be open every day of the school holidays, except Christmas Day.

The Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS) will be open on Tuesday,  23 January 2024 from 9.00am - 12 noon.

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 on any of their opening days.

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. 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.  A useful website to assist parents and students is www.esafety.gov.au

You are invited: Choreographic Dance Night

Description: Students in Year 7 - 11 will perform class dances, small group student choreographed pieces from Dance Club, as well as our Finalist dance item 'Be True to Yourself' from the Youth on Health Festival. The performance will showcase the creative talents of students across a variety of dance genres. 

Date: Friday, 1 December

Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Venue: Cyril Tyler Auditorium 

Tickets: $10

https://www.trybooking.com/CMVQX

Incoming Year 7 Parents are invited to a free presentation 'Hello High School' with Claire Eaton as part of our Conversation Series. 

Date: Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Venue: Cyril Tyler Auditorium

Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CNKFU

SECOND HAND TEXTBOOK SALE

Monday, 27 November - Year 12 Textbook Sale

Tuesday, 28 November - Year 11 Textbook Sale 

Years 12 and 11 students who wish to participate in the sale can bring their unwanted textbooks to the Refectory on that day from 8.00am-8.45am. Student Council are not running the Second-Hand Textbook Sale – it is up to sellers to sell their own books.

The Book Sale will operate before school and during recess and lunchtime in the Parsons Refectory when Year 11s and Year 10s are invited to purchase textbooks for next year. Sellers should take away any unsold books by 12.00noon so that the refectory can be used by other students.

Please note:

• Sellers must bring their own change - Student Council will not be providing change.
• Buyers be aware the canteen will not be providing change.
• Sellers are responsible for selling their own books - Student Council is not involved in selling for others.
• Buyers should inform themselves about which texts are relevant to their courses of study for 2022. Booklists for 2023 can be found on Connect – Perth Modern School – Library – Finance &Administration – 2023 Resource List. They are also on the school webiste: 

Keys for Life Parents online course

This course is for parents, caregivers and guardians of Keys4Life students. It will support you in your role as supervisor for your learner driver. The course takes around 30 minutes to one hour. Parents can access free resources, learn about the licensing system, how to make driving lessons enjoyable and safe, and how to start these conversations at home.

Keys for Life Online Course

SPECIAL EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2024 ATAR STUDENTS

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) recognises that individual students, under circumstances outlined in the special provisions policy, may need special external assessment arrangements to allow them to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understandings within certain courses. Special exams arrangements may be rest breaks or extra working time for example. Please note that an SEA application is also required for a student that needs to bring medication or other unauthorised materials into an exam room. The most recent information explaining the application process is available on the SCSA website. For further information please click HERE.

It is important that families understand that a Special Examination Arrangement (SEA) requires an application, inclusive of supporting evidence, and approval from SCSA in Year 12 ATAR courses. Applications for ATAR Special Examination Arrangements need to be made to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority by March next year. 

Students who are currently using SEAs will receive an email in the next week. Please read the information carefully and commence gathering the required documentation. If your child does not have special exam arrangements but after reviewing the information on the SCSA website you feel they may be entitled to one, please email Aaron.Carroll@education.wa.edu.au as soon as possible.

Dear Parents/Caregivers

As we draw towards the end of the school year, Perth Modern P&C is providing its annual 'thank you' morning tea for teachers and staff at our school as a small gesture for all their wonderful efforts in 2023. 

We need parent help as volunteers to provide lots of plates of food (as there are so many wonderful staff) and to help set up and clean up on the day. 

We are also looking for donation of raffle prizes. 

New faces welcome and the old ones too! Looking forward to any help you can support with. 

Volunteer here: Morning Tea Sign Up

Note: the following notices are for information purposes only. Perth Modern School does not endorse any of these courses or programs.

GuitarWorks is holding “Free School Holiday Guitar Workshops” for anyone interested in learning guitar. These 90min demonstrations cover all aspects of guitar playing and styles. Bookings essential, info and dates found here Guitar Workshop or contact Stefan Cutri guitarworks@iinet.net.au  Mob: 041 444 8907