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90 Roberts Road
Subiaco WA 6008
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Email: perthmodernschool@education.wa.edu.au
Phone: 08 9392 6855

Information Update September 2019

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Information Update September 2019
DAY/DATE YEAR/GROUP/S DETAILS
MONDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER  YEAR 12 EXAMS 
FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER END OF TERM 3 ALL STUDENTS
MONDAY, 14 OCTOBER  START OF TERM 4 STUDENTS AND STAFF RETURN 
WEDNESDAY, 23 OCTOBER  YEAR 12 DINNER DANCE
THURSDAY, 24 OCTOBER  YEAR 12

YEAR 12 BREAKFAST

FINAL YEAR 12 ASSEMBLY AND RINGING OF THE BELLS

LAST DAY FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS

MONDAY, 28 OCTOBER  ALL YEARS STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY - NO STUDENTS
TUESDAY, 29 OCTOBER - FRIDAY, 8 NOVEMBER  YEAR 11 EXAMS
WEDNESDAY, 30 OCTOBER - TUESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER  YEAR 12 WACE EXAMS
SATURDAY, 16 NOVEMBER YEAR 12 PRESENTATION CEREMONY
MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER - FRIDAY, 29 NOVEMBER YEAR 10 EXAMS
FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER YEAR 11 LAST DAY FOR YEAR 11 STUDENTS
THURSDAY, 19 DECEMBER  YEARS 7 - 10 LAST DAY OF TERM FOR STUDENTS
FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER SCHOOL CLOSES FOR 2019

Did you miss out on bidding for an item at the P&C Raise the Roof Quiz Night?

We still have some great donations looking for a home! All money raised is for the fit out of our new multipurpose 700-seat auditorium. 

The following items are available and open for bids:

  • 7 night stay for 2 guests at Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Resort in Beruwala, Sri Lanka inclusive of full board and an Ayurveda treatment plan for both guests.
  • A term’s worth of music lessons at Forte School of Music in Success.
  • 3  month family membership to UFC Gym in Balcatta
  • 3 month premium membership to Green Zone Fitness Warwick

Please access the link for details of items on offer and the contact details to place your bid: Quiz_Night_Items_silent_auction_items_not_sold.pdf

The Perth Modern School community is invited to the Modernians Reunion Concert  - all welcome

When: Sunday, 15 September 2019

Time: 11.30am

Where:The Beasley Auditorium

Ensembles Performing:

Symphony Orchestra

Senior Wind Orchestra

Chamber Choirs

All members of the community are welcome to attend – no ticket required.

Call times will be communicated to students in the week of the concerts- please check the music department noticeboards.

Students in Year 7 must wear Formal School Uniform. (Tie but no blazer required)

Students in Years 8 to 12 must wear Music Performance Uniform.

Children of the Black Skirt

Come and support our Year 11 Drama Students and enjoy being entertained by their production 'Children of the Black Skirt'.

When: Monday, 23 September and Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Time: 7.00pm 

Where: Casey Drama Theatre

Cost: $5.00 per person

For Bookings: www.trybooking.com/550731

Yr11_Drama_Children_of_the_Black_Skirt.pdf

Information pertaining to equity scholarships for a range of year groups will be available on connect at the end of Week 8. Applications will be due by Monday, 21 October 2019, please encourage your child to apply.

Students are encouraged to bring the following items to school for recycling.

  1. Mobile phones and batteries
  2. Batteries, AA, AAA, lithium batteries (NO car batteries)
  3. Toothbrushes, floss containers and toothpaste containers
  4. Biros, pens, texters and packaging for stationary

Students can drop off these items on Mondays or Fridays in AL1.  Enquiries to anne.sashegyi@education.wa.edu.au

Students will receive the July 2019 Perth Modern School Newsletter in their Advocacy either today or Monday.

Middle Years Concert: Years 7-10 

Concert 1:

When: Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Time: 7.00pm

Where: The Beasley Auditorium

Ensembles performing:

Chamber Strings

Intermediate Guitar Ensemble

Wind Quintet

Year 8/9 Girls' Choir

Year 8/9 Boys' Choir

Wind Band 4

Philharmonic Strings

Year 9 String Quartet

Wind Band 3

Tickets must be purchased through Trybooking to attend the Music Department concerts: https://www.trybooking.com/BBPJC

Call times will be communicated to students in the week of the concerts- please check the Music Department notice boards.

Students in Year 7 must wear Formal School Uniform (Tie but no blazer required)

Students in Years 8 to 12 must wear Music Performance Uniform. 

Middle Years Concert: Years 7 -10 

Concert 2:

When: Thursday, 26 September 2019

Time: 7.00pm 

Where: The Beasley Auditorium 

Ensembles performing:

Intermediate Contemporary Ensemble

Junior Jazz

Junior Percussion Ensemble

Chanteurs

Year 8/9 Boys' Choir

Year 10 String Quartet

Year 8/9 Girls' Choir

Sinfonia

Concertino Strings

Wind Band 2

Tickets must be purchased through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/BBPJD 

Call times will be communicated to students in the week of the concerts- please check the music department noticeboards.

Students in Year 7 to wear Formal School Uniform (Tie but no blazer required)

Students in Years 8 to 12 to wear Music Performance Uniform.

Senior Concert: Years 9 -12

Concert 1:

When: Thursday, 12  September 2019

Time: 7.00pm

Where: The Beasley Auditorium

Ensembles performing:

Senior Jazz

Senior Percussion

Chorus Angelicus

Phoenix

Schola Cantori

Year 11 String Quartet

Senior Chorale

Symphony Orchestra

Senior Wind Orchestra

Tickets must be purchased through Trybooking to attend the concert: https://www.trybooking.com/BBPJA

Call times will be communicated to students in the week of the concerts- please check the music department noticeboards.

Students in Years 9 to 12 to wear Music Performance Uniform.

Senior Concert: Years 9 -12

Concert 2:

When: Friday, 13 September 2019

Time: 7.00pm 

Where: The Beasley Auditorium 

Ensembles performing:

Senior Contemporary Ensemble

Chrous Angelicus

Phoenix

Schola Cantori

Senior Guitar Ensemble

Chorale

Symphony Orchestra

Senior Wind Orchestra

Tickets must be purchased through Trybooking to attend the concert: https://www.trybooking.com/BBPJB

Call times will be communicated to students in the week of the concerts- please check the music department noticeboards.

Students in Years 9 to 12 are to wear Music Performance Uniform.

SPHINX FOUNDATION ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Due Date: Monday, 21 October 2019

Does your child demonstrate excellence in one of the following areas: Visual and Performing Arts, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Music, Creative Writing, Engineering, IT and Computer Science, Mathematics, Foreign Languages, Economics-Accounting, Psychology, Humanities and Social Science, or Innovation-Entrepreneur and Independent Research? Or do you need financial support to access opportunities that facilitate educational success? If so, your child may be eligible for a Modernian Scholarship worth $1,000 or a Bursary of $400. The full list of available Scholarships, the criteria for each, and how to apply will be available on Connect from the end of Week 8 or contact the relevant Head of Learning Area for more information.

Please encourage your child to apply.

P&C Meeting

Tuesday, 29 October 2019

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 29 October 2019 at 7.00pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building. All welcome.

Principal's Report to the P&C

Please use the following link to access the latest Principal's report to the P&C: September_2019_Principal_s_Report_to_the_PC.pdf

                Parents' Social Events

YEAR 7

Parent Get Together

When: Sunday, 8 September 2019

Time: 3.00pm - 5.00pm

Where: Shadow wine bar, Alex Hotel Perth

YEAR 8

No events are currently scheduled.

YEAR 9

Come join other Year 9 parents for a delicious dinner at Malaysian Dining Delights on Saturday 21 September 2019, 7.00pm. 

If you are game to try some Nyonya Kapitan Chicken Curry, Golden Floss Prawns, Kerabu Soft Shell Crab and Barramundi Fish in  Superior Soy Sauce, RSVP to Nurlia Chang at classof2022@perthmodernpandc.com.au immediately. 

Date: Saturday, 21 September 2019

Time: 7.00pm

Venue:  Malaysian Dining Delights

Address: 111 Manning Road, 6102 Bentley

The cost of the meal is $22.00 per person, to be paid by Friday, 13 September. The full menu can be found on our Year 9 Parents Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1779014285668717/.

YEAR 10

Parent and student catch-up on

Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2019

Time: 6:30pm

Venue: Siennas

Address:115 Oxford Street Leederville  

Have a night off cooking and join us for a combined parent and student catch up.  We can sit at separate tables!

Please let Sharon Lamb or Louise Watson know if you’re able to attend (parent and/or student) via our Facebook y10 page / event or by email: barry_weezy@yahoo.com

YEAR 11

No events are currently scheduled.

YEAR 12      

No events are currently scheduled. 

Enrolments for VacSwim 

With swimming pools and beaches a part of our Western Australian lifestyle, it is vital that every child has the opportunity to learn essential swimming and water safety skills.VacSwim provides children aged five to 17 years with the opportunity to learn to swim during the school holidays at many locations across the State. 

Enrolments for VacSwim are now open and families can enrol online for January programs.  Further information and details of fees, locations and how to enrol are on the website.

Basketball - Perth Redbacks Summer Domestic Competition

Under 8 to Under 18 Years

Nominations close: Saturday, 5 October 2019

Commences: Saturday, 19 October 2019

Please access the link for further information: SummerDomesticComp.pdf

Western Roar Netball Club

Belmont Netball Association

Pre Finals Up Skill Clinic - age range extended

Due to popular demand Western Roar Netball Club have decided to extend the invitation to the Pre Finals Up Skill clinic to Open players (over 18s) who wish to attend.

Registration closes this Friday evening (or until participant cap is met).

Click here to register:

https://netball.resultsvault.com/common/pages/reg/welcome.aspx?type=6&id=83752&entityid=76595

Western Conference Junior Touch Series 2019

Rosalie Touch

Youth touch rugby program (Years 7-12) 

When:Thurdays, 24 October - Thursday 12, December 2019

Day/Time: Thursdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm

Cost: $100

junior.touch@rosalietouch.com.au

Please access the link for further information:Rosalie_Junior_Touch_Flyer_2019.pdf

UWA Little Athletics Centre

Under 7-Under 17 age-groups

Registration Summer 2019/20: Online Saturday, 7 September 2019 at 8.00am

Please access the link for further information:www.uwalac.com

Peak Trampoline

October School Holiday Program 2019

When: October school holidays Week 1 and 2

Where: Lords Recreation Centre

Please access the link for further information:

Peak_Trampoline_Holiday_Program_OCT.pdf

www.peaktrampoline.com.au

Scholastic Excellence - Term 3 Intensive Holiday Revision Classes

Scholastic Excellence has been helping students for more than 10 years with highly effective small group tuition classes and are organising Holiday Revision Classes in the coming October (Term 3) holidays to help students prepare for their Mock Exams and Semester2 Exams.

The Holiday classes will revise topics covered in the whole year along with organising WACE Revision Workshops for Year 12 students in Term 4.

Please access the link for further information:

 2019_School_Term_3_Scholastic_Excellence.pdf