Dear Parent/Caregiver

Welcome back to all our families for Semester 2.

I would also like to give a very special welcome to all our students and families who are joining our school for the first time this semester.

Throughout the first two weeks of this term, we have celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of our students in the first semester of this year. We acknowledged those who excelled in various subjects at Perth Modern School. These celebrations go beyond academic success to appreciate community service and participation in the broader aspects of the community. Engaging in diverse school activities helps students develop crucial skills like communication, leadership, and empathy. Our goal is to equip all students not only to participate in the world but also to lead, innovate, and propel society forward. Congratulations to all our award recipients. As we enter Semester 2, let's continue to build on our progress and strive for excellence in all our pursuits.

Next week 7-10 August the school also will be presenting a major musical theatre performance of The Addams Family. This is an opportunity for more than hundred of our students to participate in an amazing opportunity to develop their confidence and create an experience for the whole Perth Modern School community. Please consider purchasing tickets to support these talented students - it will be a fun night out for the whole family. Tickets can be purchased via www.trybooking.com/CSBMI

Our term began with our parent teacher afternoon and evening with many of our parents taking the opportunity to meet with their children’s teachers and working in partnership with the school to support their child’s educational journey. This was followed by the professional learning day for teachers, where all teachers explored teaching and learning strategies for gifted students and also students with neurodiversity. Perth Modern School is an incredibly complex and positive environment that supports students in their desire to be exceptional. Our teachers are very dedicated and take their profession and the care for our children very seriously.

Throughout this Semester we have students visiting China, Japan, New Zealand, Canberra and NASA in the USA. These students are competing in world championship competitions and also representing the school in music, science, humanities and languages.

Our Year 12 students are entering the final term of their ATAR studies. Over the school holidays many students sat entry examinations for medicine and were also busy exploring entry into universities across Australia.

We wish all students and families a successful start to the new Semester.

Warm regards

Mitchell Mackay 

Principal

Perth Modern School 

CREEPY, KOOKY, MYSTERIOUS, SPOOKY

Perth Modern School presents: The Addams Family: School Edition

This super fun show will showcase the amazing acting and musical talents of our students. It will be electric and is fun for the whole family! 

Dates: 7-10 August

Venue: Cyril Tyler Auditorium 

Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CSBMI

For interval, we invite you to pre-purchase an Addams Family 'snack pack' for collection at your ticketed session. The snack pack contains Addams Family themed sweet and savoury items plus a choice of drink. The cost of the snack pack is $4.20.

To purchase please visit: www.trybooking.com/CTTEC 

Save time lining up and guarantee a snack pack as numberrs are limited. 

When purchasing the snack pack, please make sure you select the session you are attending and bring your purchase confirmation with you. Please note items must be consumed during interval as food and drink is not permitted in the auditorium. 

Is your child part of the cast and crew of The Addams Family?

If you wish to organise a dinner from the school cafe using QuikCliq for them on either the Wednesday, Thursday or Friday nights please follow these instructions.

Dinner will be provided for all students involved in the production for the Saturday night show. 

The City of Subiaco is seeking feedback about an Urban Road Safety Program proposal for the Subiaco East and Subiaco Station precincts. This is a Mains Roads WA funded road safety improvement project, which aims to create a safer environment for all road users through reducing vehicle speeds in the area. This program has been proposed to be undertaken in the Subiaco East and Subiaco Station precincts.

The scope of work of this proposal includes:

• Installation of 40km/h speed sections in these two precincts (please see concept design for locations).
• Installation of a mini roundabout on Subiaco and Coghlan Roads intersection.
• Installation of raised plateaus with coloured asphalt combined at various road sections (please see concept design for locations).
• Installation of a raised wombat crossing on Station Street between Marketlane (Coles) and the Subiaco Station (see Subiaco Station precinct concept plan).
• Installation of brick paved entry statements at seven intersections (please see concept design for locations).
• Installation of signs and line marking in accordance with Main Roads WA Guidelines.

Parenats and staff are invited to provide feedback and insights on this proposal. To find out more about the project, view the concept designs, FAQs and to make comment, please visit https://www.haveyoursay.subiaco.wa.gov.au/urban-road-safety before Monday, 5 August 2024.

Please note that students can arrive at school from 8.15am. Please do not drop your children off to school before this time as there is no supervision on grounds.

Music students can arrive at 7.30am, if participating in a supervised activity. 

At the end of Term 2 we enjoyed getting together with other House members during House Assemblies, and thank you to the student house representatives, who did an excellent job at coordinating and running these assemblies. House Dance on the final day of term was also a huge success! Congratulations to the winning House - Brown. Well done to all involved, the performances were outstanding.

The current House tally is seeing Brown out in front, followed closely by Parsons. Students, ensure you are getting involved in House competitions and activities to help your House bring home the trophy!

During Week 3 we have our NAIDOC week scavenger hunt competition happening, as well as our Olympics quiz competition. In Week 4 we have House Benchball scheduled at lunchtime, so students please watch out in the notices if you’re interested in participating.

Are you a parent looking to have a website or something similar developed?

Mr Martin Skelly has a Year 10 Computing Science class and would like to give them a ‘live’ project. Students would interview the client and ascertain their needs before developing a solution. Ideally this would be a fairly substantial project to take up a term of work. Examples would be something like a website where customers could log in, search products and communicate with the business (or whatever the client needed.)

If this interests you, please contact martin.skelly@education.wa.edu.au

With consent education becoming mandated in Australian schools, many parents are overwhelmed with what is being taught and the need to continue the conversations at home - conversations they were often not afforded as young people themselves.

The parent presentation alleviates parents’ concerns and explains the gendered cultural drivers behind young people’s behaviour in relationships; frames age-appropriate information about consent; and simplifies how to engage young people in open, honest and rewarding conversations. Must see event.

Date: Wednesday, 11 September (changed from 4 September) 

Venue: Cyril Tyler Auditorium 

Time: 6.00pm

Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/COVWS  

Many children will have a positive experience starting school or moving from primary to high school and despite some initial nervousness, most will settle in very quickly. However, we know some parents/carers may be very concerned about the upcoming changes e.g. buying uniforms, books or devices and that's where we can help.

What is Saver Plus: Saver Plus is a free online money skills program for people on lower incomes and matched savings program. It’s about strengthening financial skills, to build and develop (and keep) good savings habits.

Saver Plus encourages parents to save $50 a month (for 10 months). Savings are then matched - a free $500 for education costs.

Now accessible to any eligible Australian – no matter where they live.

To be eligible for Saver Plus, you must have all of the following:

• Centrelink payment*
• Hold a Health Care Card/Pensioner Concession Card
• Be in school yourself OR have a child in school (can be starting school next year)
• Have regular income from work (either yourself or your partner)* /Carers Payment / Child Support or Cash in hand.
• Be 18+ years old
• Not have completed the program previously.

* Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible, see the Saver Plus terms and conditions for more information saverplus.org.au 

If families would like to check their eligibility and receive a call back please include our enquiry link  https://www.bsl.org.au/services/saving-and-managing-money/saver-plus/ or they’re welcome to call our national number 1300 610 355 and a local coordinator will contact them directly.

Delivered by The Smith Family and funded by Brotherhood of St Laurence, ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

See the brochure here.  

A reminder for Year 7 parents to register your child for their immunisations if you have not already done so. 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 on 23 and 27 August for Year 7 vaccinations.

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).

See SBIP_parent_letter.pdf for more information.

Since 2015, the Harding Miller Education Foundation (HMEF) has offered life-changing scholarships to young women in Australian public high schools.

The HMEF's mission is to bridge the long-term societal gap of opportunity for girls within the public school system.

Applicants must be in Year 8 in 2024 to apply and meet the three criteria below:

1. Demonstrate high academic potential 

2. Are experiencing challenging socio-economic circumstances

3. Display motvation to complete school and attend tertiary edication 

For more information and to apply see below: 

High School Scholarship For Girls | Harding Miller Education Foundation

Parents will receive a full package with further details of these events in Week 4.

This program is open students who completed Year 12 in 2023 or currently completing in 2024. 

During the 12-month development program, particpants will:

- earn over $54K and 15.4% super

- gain a Cert III in IT or Business

- secure a permanet full-time job

- get practical experience in IT, client engagement or admin. 

Applications open 7 August and close 28 August 2024. 

For more information and to apply, visit ato.gov.au/schoolleaver 

Friends of Music (FoM)

Next FoM meeting 7pm on Monday, 19th August in the Beazley Boardroom or join online here.

Come along to

- Hear all the music department news first

- Shape how fundraised money is spent

- Role model community spirit to your child

Need a present for a loved one - or yourself?

Entertainment Memberships can start anytime and are packed with thousands of substantial savings on dining, travel, and fun family activities. The digital membership is easy to download to start using instantly. New offers are added weekly for ongoing value all year round.

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. 

Our opening days are:

Term 3: 

• Thursday, 8 August 2.00pm to 4.30pm (special opening for transition day)
• Monday, 12 August 8.30am to 11.00am

Monday, 9 September 8.30am to 11.00am

Term 4: 

• Monday, 14 October 8.30am to 11.00am
• Monday, 11 November 8.30am to 11.00am
• Thursday, 28 November 2pm to 4.30pm (special opening for transition day)

Monday, 9 December 8.30am to 11.00am

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 and News

This semester we have approved the following School Support Projects:

• $7,919 10x Lego Spike Prime kits and 8 advanced sensors - Design and Technology
• $12,600 Specialist Projects involving Spotted Gum timber felled in 2019 - Design and Technology
• $3,000 MDT General course related purchases – furniture projects - Design and Technology
• $13,204 Conversation Series 2024
• $7,150 MI7 Mental Health Survey – Institute of Positive Education
• $2,000 Stokes Outdoor Classroom & Garden Shed
• Friends of Performing Arts Support – Snack Bar and Other Support Items budget for Addams Family
• $9,000 Disk Sanders (2) – Design & Technology
• $2,560 GRADS Theatre Group Incursion – English Literature (Year 11 & 12)
• $10,583 Student Communications IT

Total $72,016

P&C Next Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 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

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