The school is working with the advice from the Department of Education regarding COVID-19, in order to support our students' wellbeing and ensure as much routine as possible in the current situation.

The school remains open. 

In circumstances where individual parents withdraw their children from school, without a direction from government/principal, there is no Departmental requirement for teachers to provide additional work/lessons for those students. However, we are well aware that some parents are keeping their child at home and these students may access Connect or any alternative learning platform that teachers have advised they are using, for instance MathsSpace, OneNote etc. 

Absentees

Due to the unprecedented volumes of communication, we ask all parents to contact the school via the SMS absent system on 0409 109 784 stating your child’s name, reason for absence and the expected length of absence.

With regards to school events at this point in time, the school has postponed, cancelled or changed the routine of the following events:

All Years: Parent Progress Review Event - will go ahead but with interviews taking place over the phone. 

All Years: Mufti Day - Students will have free dress up on the day and collect a donation for the chosen charity. The event may be held again later in the year. 

All Years: Music Concerts - will go ahead but with an online audience. 

Year 9: Year 9 Improvisation Evening - limited audience

Year 12: Year 12 Drama Production - limited audience

Postponed:

All Years: WADL Debating

All Years: World's Greatest Shave

Year 7: Year 7 Camp

Year 8: Year 8 Focus Day

Year 8: Year 8 Beach Carnival

Cancelled:

All Years: Interschool Sport

Year 8: HASS Excursion to Parliament House

Relevant parents and students will be notified if and when the situation changes.      

Students who are counting on food for lunch from the Food for Thought School Cafe are encouraged to order online through www.quickcliq.com.au so you can ensure it is ready and available. For more information on setting up your quickcliq account, please see: 

Please note that all Interviews for the Progress Review Event will be conducted remotely. Parents are not to attend the school site. 

See letter for more details being emailed today. 

Note: Interviews for the Progress Review Event will be done remotely. No-one will be allowed to attend the school site. 

THURSDAY, 26 MARCH

Official school photos are being held on Thursday, 26 March in the Tyler McCusker Sports Centre.  Individual portraits only - composite group photos will be supplied by Fotoworks.

Students are reminded that they are required to wear formal school uniform (without tie or blazer, but with button-up school shirts, not polos) and black leather lace up shoes that have been polished. It is permissable to wear the school dress. Please ensure hair is neat and tidy. 

Please access the link below for further information.

FRIDAY, 3 APRIL

Mufti Day is on Friday, 3 April, and the charity we will be supporting is the Foundation for Rural, Regional and Remote Communities. Stalls and activities will not be held this year. However, please encourage your child to dress up and bring gold coins to donate to this worthy cause.

Please see below information relating to Large Ensemble Rehearsals until the end of Term 1, 2020

2020 Secondary Assistance Applications - Final date to submit applications

A reminder to parents claiming the Secondary Assistance (eligible cardholders), that final date that applications can be accepted is  Thursday, 9 April 2020. A member of the Finance team will need to sight your card, when you complete your application (Late applications cannot be accepted). 

2020 Charges and Contributions

A thank you to parents who have paid the 2020 charges and contributions. A reminder that the school finance office accepts payments for the 2020 charges and contributions via the Qkr! App (download from the App store), in person at the school (8.15am – 3.45pm) or by calling the Finance team on (08) 9380 0543. Should you wish to pay by instalments, please contact the Finance Office to discuss.

The Year 12 Drama students are proud to present the classic tale  ‘Antigone’ translated by Robert Fagles. We would love to see you in our audience!

Dates: Monday, 30 and Tuesday, 31 March

Time: 7.00pm (please arrive by 6.45pm at the latest) 

Where: Casey Drama Theatre

Cost: $5.00 Please book via www.trybooking.com/BJFOA 

Note: Audience limited to 50 seats. 

MONDAY, 23 MARCH 2020

The Year 9 Drama students have been busy training for a night of improvisation fun, skill and accidental brilliance! You are welcome to come along and be our audience. Be warned: you will be asked to contribute ideas for improvisations, so bring your loudest voice!

Where: Casey Drama Theatre

Time: 6.00pm

Cost: Free! 

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BIVPK

Note: Audience limited to 50 seats.

See flyer below:

The Department of Health is offering a free, one dose, meningococcal ACWY immunisation program for Year 10 students. Students in Year 10 have received an information pack containing details of the program and a consent form for parents to sign. Please ensure all forms are completed and returned to school by Friday, 20 March (even if declining the vaccine). More information is available at www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Meningococcal-vaccine

P&C Meeting

Tuesday, 12 May 2020 7.00PM

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 12 May 2020 at 7.00pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building. All welcome.