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- ALL YEARS - MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- ALL YEARS - P&C CHRISTMAS CONCERT and ART@MOD EXTRAVAGANZA
- ALL YEARS - UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES 2019
- ALL YEARS - SCHOOL DATES 2019
- ALL YEARS - STAFF LEAVING AT THE END OF THE YEAR
- ALL YEARS - UNIFORM SHOP
- ALL - YEARS IS YOU CHILD WEARING THE CORRECT SCHOOL SHOES?
- ALL YEARS - SUMMER HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
- ALL YEARS - STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS - LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
- YEAR 7 2019 PARENT INFORMATION EVENING
- YEARS 10-12 LA REUNION TOUR 2019
- P&C NOTICES
- EXTERNAL NOTICES
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
On behalf of the staff, I wish all Perth Modern School families and their loved ones a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. We look forward to seeing students refreshed and ready for another successful year of learning and wonderful opportunities on Monday, 4 February 2019.
The P&C Christmas Concert and Art@Mod Extravaganza held on Friday, 30 November was a fabulous occasion to bring the school community together in Christmas spirit. It included a very successful inaugural Art@Mod community and student art exhibition, raffle and auction for Raise the Roof as well as concerts, a dance exhibition, food vans and other festivities. The various activities raised several thousand dollars for Raise the Roof as well as Friends of Music, Sustainability and the Cambodia Tour. Thanks to P&C President Phil Marshall and the P&C Executive, in particular Sharon Williams, for the tremendous amount of work they put in to the event to make it such a fabulous success.
Students from the Class of 2018 will be receiving their WACE results early next week and we wish them every success. An email will be sent to all parents with an update on their overall results and awards.
LOIS JOLL
PRINCIPAL
The P&C Christmas Concert and Art@Mod Extravaganza held on Friday, 30 November was a fabulous occasion to being the school community together in Christmas spirit. It included a very successful inaugural Art@Mod community and student art exhibition, raffle and auction for Raise the Roof as well as concerts, a dance exhibition, food vans and other festivities. The various activities raised several thousand dollars for Raise the Roof as well as Friends of Music, Sustainability and the Cambodia Tour. Thanks to P&C President Phil Marshall and the P&C Executive, in particular Sharon Williams, for the tremendous amount of work they put in to the event to make it such a fabulous success.
| DAY/DATE | YEAR/GROUP/S | DETAILS |
| Monday, 4 February | ALL | Students return for Term 1 |
| Saturday, 16 February and Sunday, 17 February | YEAR 7 | Year 7 Debating Induction |
| Tuesday, 19 February | YEAR 7 | Parent Information Session 6.00pm-7.00pm |
| Tuesday, 19 February | ALL | P&C AGM 7.00PM |
Term 1: Monday, 4 February - Friday, 12 April
NOTE: Easter is Friday, 19 April – Tuesday, 23 April
Term 2: Monday, 29 April – Friday, 5 July
Term 3: Wednesday, 24 July – Friday, 27 September
Term 4: Monday, 14 October – Thursday, 19 December
Students return to school on the following dates:
Term 1: Monday, 4 February
Term 2: Monday, 29 April
Term 3: Wednesday, 24 July
Term 4: Monday, 14 October
NOTE: Open Reporting Day scheduled for Tuesday, 23 July
Teachers will have Professional Learning on the following dates and students are not required to attend school:
Thursday, 31 January
Friday, 1 February
Monday, 20 May
Monday, 22 July
Monday, 28 October
Friday, 20 December
Perth Modern School is farewelling the following staff members at the end of 2018. They are either retiring, leaving Perth, on leave for the whole of 2019 or pursuing other career opportunities.
Roger Hey, Director of Music
After 23 years at Perth Modern School, Roger is moving to Albany where he and his wife are building their dream home. He has accepted a position as the Head of Arts at Albany Senior High School.
Tess Flynn, Mathematics
Tess will be taking leave in 2019 and transitioning to retirement.
Moira Hearne, English
Moira is retiring from teaching.
Venetia Scaife, English
Venetia has accepted a position with the Education Department supporting Senior School students in Literacy in regional areas.
Kate Bajrovic, Science
Kate will be on maternity leave in 2019.
Simon Zhou, English
Simon is returning to live in Hong Kong.
Jen Jespersen, English
Jen has accepted a position at Shenton College where she will have the opportunity to teach the EALD program.
The Uniform Shop operates independently from the school and all uniform payments should be made directly to Lowes. The contact phone number is 9388 3543.
The Uniform Shop will be open additional days in 2019, please see information below.
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 www.lowes.com.au
Please be aware that Lowes does not accept payment by cheque.
Lowes Back to School Opening Hours at Perth Mod 2019
| Date 2019 | Additional Opening Times at Perth Modern School |
| Friday, 1 February | 9.00am - 4.00pm |
| Monday, 4 February | 8.00am - 4.00pm |
Does your child have the correct school shoes?
Now that the holidays are upon us, it is a fantastic time to ask parents to support the uniform policy by purchasing the correct shoes in the new year for return to school.
School shoes must offer adequate support and cover the entire upper part of the foot for protection.
Requirements for school shoes:
• Lace up school design
• Sturdy, Black leather and black stitching
• Heels no higher than 1.5 cms.
Unacceptable styles of school shoes include:
· Black runners or sports style shoes for day to day wear
· visible logo
· Coloured stitching
· Slip on shoes
· Canvas shoes (all or part)
· High ankle boots.
The school’s phone and office will be closed for the holidays from Friday, 21 December 2018 from 1.00pm and will reopen at 8.00am on Wednesday, 2 January 2019. Teaching and the majority of support staff will not be available for contact until late January.
Student achievements have continued apace during Term 4. A full selection will be available in the January newsletter. To find out about the Class of 2018 WACE results and stay updated on other student achievements and school events, make sure you like our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/perthmodernschool/
Year 7 2019 Parent Information Evening Tuesday, 19 February 2019 6.00pm
Parents with a child in Year 7 in 2019 are invited to a parent information evening on Tuesday, February 19 from 6.00pm –7.00pm in the Beasley Auditorium. Please note this is a parent only event.
Is your child studying French and interested in an exchange to Reunion Island?
Wednesday, 25 September - Sunday, 13 October 2019
Last year’s La Reunion Tour was a huge success and expressions of interest are now called for the same tour taking place during Term 3 holidays in 2019. The trip is an amazing opportunity to expand your knowledge of the French language in a Francophone country. It will involve staying with typical families of Reunion Island, visiting the amazing flora and fauna of this tropical Island and going to a French school. If your child is interested, please complete and return the EOI and return to marie.ramiah@education.wa.edu.au.
P&C Annual General Meeting Tuesday, 19 February 2019 7.00PM
The next P&C Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 at 7.00pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building. All welcome.
Chess after school coaching
Did you know a team from Perth Modern School won the National Chess Champiosnhips in Melbourne recently?
After school chess coaching has been a huge success in 2018 so this opportunity will be continuing in 2019. All levels of ability are welcome.
Who: Jay Lackner (Professional Chess coach)
When: Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.45pm in Weeks 2 – 9 inclusive.
Where : AU13
Cost: $80 per term
Pay: QKR app After School Coaching 2019 (available now.)
Mod Time Chess
Mod Time Senior Chess and Mod Time Junior Chess will have Jay Lackner (Professional Coach) giving a Chess lesson on tactics as well as giving students time to play.
Chess for girls
Chess for Girls only. The focus for 2019 is to add a Girls only team to our school chess team. We have a very successful female chess player in Maia Harlap, who has represented Perth Modern School twice in the Nationals team. She is committed to helping other female players develop and of course her experience will aid in the success of the team. Beginners are actively encouraged to join as there is time to coaching them to good level before they enter the first friendly tournament. ThereA Girls Only tournament for 2019 is being organised so any interested girls please contact: Leanne.Ensly@education.wa.edu.au.
Beginners Chess
A five week chess class for beginners will run on Thursdays lunchtime in AU13 during Weeks 3-7 inclusive.
Comedy opportunities for teens this FRINGE WORLD
Is your child a comic?
As part of a new pilot program between The Gelo Company and Propel Youth Arts WA, focussed on comedy engagement opportunities for young people, they have announced three exciting comedy programs for teens:
• Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Class Clowns - National Comedy Competition for teens, including WA heats at FRINGE WORLD
• DIY Comedy Crash Course at Sunset Veranda - Free comedy workshops for all experience levels, presented as part of FRINGE WORLD
• Giggle Gang - Introducing WA’s youngest stand-up comedy troupe
Please access link below for further information:
MR_Comedy_opportunities_for_teens_this_FRINGE_WORLD_Propel.pdf