Dear Parent/Caregiver

The school has been both busy and quiet in recent weeks. Our Year 12, 11, and 10 students have been diligently taking their mid-year examinations. Congratulations to our students for their dedication to their studies and for our teachers who provide unwavering support. While our Senior School students have been focused on exams, our Year 7 students enjoyed a camp. It was delightful to witness our youngest students engaging in activities that fostered communication, problem-solving, and fun.

At Perth Modern School, academic success is just one aspect of our students. Alongside their achievements, our children exhibit confidence, kindness, and care for others. They hold deep respect for themselves, their families, and the well-being of all in our community. Congratulations to all our students for their strong work ethic and commitment to personal growth this semester. 

Warm regards

Mitchell Mackay 

Principal

Perth Modern School 

All parents and caregivers are invited to a special presentation: 

Thriving Together with Mike Dyson 

Date: Wednesday, 12 June 

Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm 

Veneu: Cyril Tyler Auditoirum 

Bookings essential - www.trybooking.com/COVWE

See below for more details. 

"Dear Friends,

We need your help.

On leaving our school days, we rarely understand how important our photos, school news and memorabilia might become. This became apparent to our volunteers and Roger Stubbs whilst researching and writing our Music at Mod book. Memories are important—and so are the treasured memorabilia kept in oft forgotten places. Fortunately, many of these are donated to the Museum Association to maintain, conserve, catalogue and create displays—to better present our history to our community and the public.

Your generous donations plus grant monies procured for specific projects ensures our volunteers are always busy and use appropriate technology. Our foci include researching, writing and publishing, restorations, adding to our digital database, updating science exhibits, cataloguing new artefacts and reconnecting families/year groups and their memories. Growing a sustainable accessible Museum is also vital.

We rely on volunteers, donations and bequests to support our work. All gifts of $2 or more are tax deductible. Please contact us at museum@perthmoderniansociety.org.au if you would like to volunteer.

You can found out more about the museum and how to donate via this brochure. 

Thank you."

Dr Robyn White

Chair, Perth Modernian Society Museum Association 

During weeks 5 and 6 we have been running our Sustainability Initiative House Competitions. We have been collecting battery donations for recycling and container donations for containers for change. The House with the most donations of each wins! Thanks to all who have donated so far.

Thank you also to all students who submitted an entry in the Arts and Tech Festival Ikigai House photography competition. A huge congratulations to Tehzeeb Kuhar (Year 8) for taking out first prize with her wonderful image entitled “That which enriches my life”. (below)

Our House results tally is still seeing Parsons way out in front! 

Perth Modern School and Bob Hawke College presents a Dance Showcase on Thursday, 13 June at 6.00pm. 

See flyer below to book tickets: 

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 Compass and OneNote, different social media platforms, and email communications.  

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 Perth Modern Campus shop set hours are Monday and Thursday 8.00am-11.30am excluding public holidays and school holidays the shop is closed. Please see link below for the Lowes store locator which shows the trading hours for Perth Modern Campus Shop:

https://www.lowes.com.au/storelocator/perth-modern-school-on-campus/

Lowes extend trading days for promotional events, i.e. 20% sale days and orientations days.

Extended trading days are adevrtised on the Perth Modern School Facebook page - 

The Lowes Kardinya Park shop is open 7 days a week, see link below for trading hours:

https://www.lowes.com.au/storelocator/kardinya-park/

Parents and caregivers are invited to an information session on WACE requirements and Subject Selections Online for students going into Year 10 and Year 11 in 2025. 

See below for how to book your seat. 

The Senior Years Curriculum Handbook is now available for your perusal.

If you are unable to attend, the presentation for this event will be made available on Compass under School Documentation – Parent Information after the event.

The Department of Health provides a free immunisation program for Year 7 students. The School Based Immunisation Program (SBIP) offers a booster dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (dTpa) vaccine and a vaccine to protect against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). All students require parent/guardian consent before they receive any vaccinations at school. SBIP are scheduled to visit the school in Term 3 for the Year 7 vaccinations. For detailed instructions on how to register your child, including information relating to relevant disease transmission and symptoms, please visit the School-based immunisation program (healthywa.wa.gov.au).

Please see this Department of Health letter for more details.

The Middle Years Curriculum Handbook is now availabe for your perusal. Please read this document as a guide for subject selection in 2026.  

Appointments will be available for Year 10 parents and students to discuss subject selections for 2025 and future pathways.

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. 

Parents and students are invited to view the Perth Modern School Senior Years Curriculum Handbook to help guide their selections. 

There is also the opportunity for parents and students to attend the Parent Information Session: WACE Requirements and SSO Procedures on 10 June 2024 for general information on WACE requirements, ATAR and Subject Selections Online.  

Please click on link below for instructions for booking course selection appointments through Compass:

Compass_Making_a_Conference_Booking.pdf

Friends of Music (FoM)

Click here to volunteer or donate supper for Winter Concert 1 on 20th June. Features Changing Voices Choir, Concertino, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Sinfonia, Treble Voices Choir, Wind Bands 2 and 3. 

Click here to volunteer or donate supper for Winter Concert 2 on 25th June. Features Chanteurs, Contemporary Ensemble 4, Ripieno, Wind Bands 4 and 5, Year 7 Choir and Year 7 Guitar Ensemble. 

Entertainment Memberships are packed with thousands of substantial savings on dining, travel, and fun family activities - the perfect birthday gift!

Get the FoM news first by following us on Facebook. 

P&C Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS)

The Second Hand Uniform Shop is located in the Andrews Building. 

Term 2

Friday, 18 July 9.00am to 11.00am Special opening for new families. All welcome.

Term 3 & 4

Monday, 11 August 8.30am to 11.30am

Monday, 8 September 8.30am to 11.30am

Monday, 13 October 8.30am to 11.30am

Monday, 10 November 8.30am to 11.30am

Monday, 8 December 8.30am to 11.30am

The P & C SHUS volunteers are delighted to receive any good quality, clean (please wash before donating) and resaleable uniform items that are no longer required.  Please hand the items in at reception or directly to the SHUS at any of our opening days. 

P & C Approvals

The following School Support Projects have been approved this year:

• $8,030 Mi7 Mental Health Survey – Institute of Positive Education
• $ 650 Chinese Language Reading Resource
• $ 831 Perth Mod Branded Inter-School Swimming Caps
• $3,300 Conversation Series Conversation Series – Movie Seen with Q & A with Maggie Dent (March 19)
• $5,087 Mulcher/Chipper
• $1,200 Break Time Soccer Goals (4 sets)

Total $19,098

P&C Next Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 5 August at 6.30pm 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 6pm. The formal meeting (and online) will start at 6.30pm. 

Contact Us

If you would like the P&C to discuss or address a particular issue, please email:

Jeet Ghosh – president@perthmodernpandc.com.au

James Lear - Secretary@perthmodernpandc.com.au

Also, follow us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/perthmodernpandc

Academic Task Force - July School Holidays

Years 11 and 12 - Revise and Prepare for Exams 

2024_ATF_July_ATAR_Revision_Courses_Yr_11_12.pdf

Years 7 - 10 Skills Development 

2024_ATF_July_Skills_Development_Courses_Yr_7_10_1.pdf

ECU Engineering Scholarship 

Students in Year 12 considering applying to study Engineering in 2025 are invited to apply for an ECU Engineering Scholarship. For more information and to apply, see the links below: 

ECU_Engineering_Excellence_Scholarships_Brochure.pdf