'Tis the season to be merry so come along and join in the fun

The P&C Christmas Concert and Art@Mod Extravaganza is on Friday, November 30 2018. Activities start from 3.30pm - 8.00pm

Activities:

• Year 7 Music Concert - Beasley Auditorium - from 3.45pm
• Heritage Trail Tours from 3.30pm-4.30pm - booking essential www.trybooking.com/ZEMP
• Art@Mod Exhibition - Parsons and Mills Buildings - from 4.00pm
• Drama Duologue Exhibition - Beasley Auditorium - from 5.00pm
• Hair Braiding, Face Painting and Rainbow Tree Decorating (gold coin donation) -  3.30pm-5.30pm
• Food Vans - Mexican, Malaysian, Ice-Cream, Coffee - from 4.00pm
• Mr Jurilj's famous pork or beef rolls - available from 3.30pm. Can be pre-ordered: https://www.trybooking.com/ZELM
• Monstarella Pizza available from 4.00pm. Can be pre-ordered:www.trybooking.com/ZBIM
• Friends of Music Sausage Sizzle - from 3.30pm
• Sustainability and Art stalls
• Christmas Concert with Carols - from 6.00pm
• Family Friendly! All welcome!
• NOTE: Most activities, food and drink CASH ONLY
• NOTE: You are welcome to bring your own picnic 
• NOTE: Low to the ground chairs can be brought for the concert

More information will be emailed to parents. Please download this link for more information: PMS Christmas Concert poster_C.pdf We hope to see you there! 

Charity Day is Friday, 30 November 2018 and this year we are raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia. Ronald McDonald House Charities keeps families close by providing a home away from home for regional WA families who have a sick child receiving hospital treatment in Perth.

Students can come in bright colours with free dress available for a gold coin donation and market stalls running through Period 4, lunch and Period 5 with the Variety Concert in Period 6 to finish off the day. The Refectory will be closed on the day but all other food stalls will operate from Period 4 onwards. Students may like to bring a snack with them for recess on the day.

Please ensure to give your child CASH to spend on Charity Day.

Are you aware of the Perth Modern School Uniform Requirements?

Uniform 2019

As parents start purchasing uniform for 2019 please be aware of the following.

For day to day wear, boys are expected to wear the school shorts or trousers to school and not their P Ed shorts or tracksuit pants.

It is expected for the girl’s day to day uniform, that the length of the skirt, dress or shorts are knee length and to a maximum of no more than 10 cm above mid knee, so if purchasing for next year please keep this in mind and also allow for some growth of your child.  There are trousers available for girls as well. P Ed shorts or tracksuit pants are not day to day uniform.

Shoes – the requirement is for black leather lace up shoes, (as shown in the uniform shop). These should not have mesh, sports logos or colour on the soles or shoe. Shoes should be fully enclosed to enable students to participate in practical subjects such as Science and Home Economics.  Sock should be plain black or white ankle socks.

Students not wearing correct uniform in 2019, will be asked to change into correct uniform provided by Student Services. Those without an acceptable explanation will be issued with an infringement and may not be able to participate in social functions or co-curricular activities. Senior students may lose their leave pass privileges.

The full uniform policy is available on Connect.  Your assistance in supporting the schools uniform policy is appreciated.

Please access the link below for images demonstrating the correct uniform:

Lowes will be opening the Uniform Shop at Perth Modern School on Orientation Day Friday, 30 November 2018 from 8.00am-5.00pm. 

The Uniform Shop will aslo be open on Friday, 1 February 2019 9.00am-4.00pm and Monday, 4 February 2019 8.00am-4.00pm.

Regular opening times outside of these special days are Mondays and Thursdays during Term from 8.00am - 11.30am.

Outside of these hours Uniform items can be purchased at Lowes Kardinya Park or online at lowes.com

Professor Paul Arthur has been reappointed to the Perth Modern School Board as a Parent Representative for a three year term commencing in 2019. We congratulate Professor Arthur on his appointment and the Board looks forward to his input over the next three years.

For a full list of winners, please see here:

Do you have stationary items, quality children and adult clothing, towels and sheets you no longer want?

The Andong Project in Cambodia is proudly supported by Perth Modern School and every year staff and students visit Cambodia to help make a difference.

We need:

• Stationary
• Quality clothes for children and adults that have been washed
• Towels and sheets that have been washed

All items donated to the Andong Project in Cambodia. Please drop off at Reception by 4.00pm Thursday, 6 December 2018.

Are you able to host an Italian Native Speaker for Term 1, 2019?

The Languages Department is looking for families who are interested in hosting an Italian native speaker assistant during Term 1 (or part of Term 1) 2019.  Hosting an overseas university student gives families an incredible opportunity to learn and experience a new culture. Lifelong friendships can be forged and your child/ren can benefit from having extra help with their Languages homework.

For more information please contact Francesca.candaten@education.wa.edu.au 

Have you thought about the benefits of hosting an exchange student from China?

Perth Modern School will be visited by exchange students from our Chinese sister school in Beijing. They will be here from Monday,11 February to Sunday, 17 February 2019.  This is a good opportunity for students to make Chinese friends and learn more about Chinese culture. It is also an opportunity to make friends with the students we will be visiting on the Chinese Culture and Economics Tour in 2020. If your family is willing to host an exchange student, please email mei.li@education.wa.edu.au 

Does your child like adventure?

The fabulous and life-changing Mongolia Trip will again be taking place in 2019 in the September/October School Holidays. The Tour is open to students who will be in Years 9 to 12 in 2019. The trip is an amazing opportunity to see Mongolia and meet the reindeer people. 

It will involve camping, horse riding, four-wheel driving, rough terrain and freezing weather, but is not particularly strenuous. Students can use the Mongolia Tour as part of the Adventurous Journey component of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award and if completing the Gold Award as part of their Residential project. If your child is interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, please fill in the attached Mongolia Tour - Expression of Interest.pdf and return to val.furphy@education.wa.edu.au

There will be a parent night held on Tuesday, 4 December 2018 at 6.00pm. Please RSVP by Monday, 3 December 2018 to: val.furphy@education.wa.edu.au

Please see the link below for more information:

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