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- ALL YEARS: NEW STAFF 2021
- ALL YEARS: CHANGE TO END TIME OF SCHOOL DAYS
- PROGRESS REVIEW DAY TUESDAY, 23 MARCH
- ALL YEARS: SWIMMING CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY, 3 MARCH
- ALL YEARS: HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR STUDENTS DIARY?
- ALL YEARS: ACCESSING SCHOOL POLICIES
- ALL YEARS: ABSENTEE PROCEDURES
- ALL YEARS: HAVE YOUR CHILD'S DETAILS CHANGED?
- ALL YEARS: PARENTS ON SITE
- ALL YEARS: MUFTI DAY FRIDAY, 26 MARCH - PURCHASE YOUR MUFTI DAY DOLLARS
- ALL YEARS: 2021 CHARGES AND CONTRIBUTIONS
- ALL YEARS: SECONDARY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS THURSDAY, 1 APRIL
- ALL YEARS: AUTUMN MUSIC CONCERT DATES
- ALL YEARS: ITALIAN SPEAKING VOLUNTEERS
- ALL YEARS: CHEERLEADING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- ALL YEARS: FUTSAL INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION DATES
- ALL YEARS: TENNIS COMPETITION DATES
- ALL YEARS: SENIOR YEAR BASKETBALL COMPETITION
- ALL YEARS: SENIOR YEAR BASKETBALL COMPETITION
- YEAR 7 STUDENTS: FREE IMMUNISATION PROGRAM
- ALL YEARS: FREMANTLE LINE TRAIN CLOSURE - MAJOR IMPACT
- ALL YEARS: PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY
- YEAR 7 STUDENTS: YEAR 7 CAMP WEDNESDAY, 26 MAY - FRIDAY, 28 MAY
- P&C NOTICES
- EXTERNAL NOTICES
Perth Modern School welcomes our new staff for 2021:
Teaching Staff
English: Ronald Barton
English: Anneliese Donaldson
Innovations: Helen Lydon
Languages: Jia Jie Chionh
Languages: Yvan Taillandier
Mathematics: Divya Khetarpal
Music: Sally Banyard
Music: Athena Talikowski (joined late 2020)
Physical Education: Aaron Bell (joined late 2020)
Physical Education: Catherine Sayers
Science: Adin Mortadza
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Non Teaching Staff
Administration: Lorraine Clarke (joined late 2020)
Administration: Fiona Lawlor
Arts and Technology Technician: Louise Collier
Science Laboratory Technician: Wei Sun
Student Services: Ann Alindada
A reminder that the end times of week days have been slightly changed for 2021.
The new times are in bold.
Monday: 8.45am - 3.30pm
Tuesday: 8.45am - 3.15pm
Wednesday: 8.45am - 3.15pm
Thursday: 8.45am - 3.00pm
Friday: 8.45am - 3.30pm
A Progress Review Day for parents with a child in Years 7, 10 11 and 12 and also parents with a child new to Perth Modern School in 2021 (this includes new students to Years 8 and 9) will be held on Tuesday, 23 March.
NOTE: On this day, the normal timetable will be suspended for Periods 5 and 6. Students in Years 8 and 9 who are not participating in the parent/teacher interviews will be able to make their way home from lunchtime. Private study will be available in the library for Periods 5 and 6 - please email the school at perthmodernschool@education.wa.edu.au to register your child for this option.
Parents of the students involved will be emailed information on this event in due course.
Our annual whole school House Swimming Carnival will be held:
When: Wednesday, 3 March
Where: HBF Stadium, Indoor Pool, Mount Claremont.
All students and staff attend this event and our normal timetable is suspended with no classes running on campus during the day.
Parents/Guardians will receive permission forms and further information via email on Consent2Go.
The program and other information including information on entry and parking will be emailed on Consent2Go during week 4. Year 12 students have been catered for with a later bus leaving school at 10.30am. Hire buses transport students to and from the venue but parents can give permission on Consent2Go for their child to be dropped off or make their way independently to the venue.
If you require further information, please email the Head of Health and Physical Education, Mark Muir on mark.muir@education.wa.edu.au
All students received their 2021 school diary on the first day of school offering some additional pages to the previous diary.
Please note the new Parent Check Section which now allows parents to communicate with the school with absent notices, curriculum or additional information queries.
Students can now also make use of the new Assessment Calendar pages.
To view school policies, parents and students have access via the Perth Modern School Space on the Connect homepage. It is here that you can find important school information and documents such as relevant school policies.
To view school policies, log in to Connect (https://connect.det.wa.edu.au) and follow the file path:
School Space / Library / Policies.
Late Arrivals and Leaving Early
All students are required to sign in at Student Services if they arrive late to school. Students must present a completed note from a parent in the back of their diary to Student Services to obtain a Leave Pass when leaving the school early.
Absentees
To advise the school of absences, please email or SMS the Name of student, Advocacy and Reason for Absence.
- Email the Student Services absent line: perthmodern.absentees@education.wa.edu.au
- SMS the Absentee number: 0409 109 784
To improve our communications with parents and to ensure that our attendance records are accurate, Student Services will be sending out a weekly letter identifying unresolved absences (per period or day) and late arrivals for their child. If you receive one of these letters, please assist the school by completing the instructions on the letter. We thank you for your assistance.
It is of vital importance that student details are accurate and up-to-date. Parents are reminded that you must contact the school at perthmodernschool@education.wa.edu.au if there are any changes to student or parent information that is held by the school.
Sign in and sign out at reception
Any parent/caregiver entering the school ground must sign in and out at reception upon entering or exiting the school grounds.
Parents are not permitted to take photos on site and at school events
A reminder that it is not permissable to take photos or video at any school event or om the school campus. This is Education Department policy and is to protect student privacy and comfort.
We thank you for your co-operation.
When: Friday, 26 March.
Mufti Day is a wonderful fundraising initiative, run by the students for the students. In 2019 we raised over $6500 for The ‘Smith Family’ charity. Students will be in themed dress, with the 2021 theme to be announced soon!
Students will pre-purchase ‘mufti dollars’ to spend on the day at food stalls and activities (to avoid having large sums of cash in the school on the day). Students will only be able to purchase from stalls using their pre-purchased ‘mufti dollars’.
For convenience, parents can pre-purchase ‘mufti dollars’ via the QKR App (under the all years tab) from Monday, 22 February to Monday, 22 March. The mufti dollars will be delivered to students during Advocacy, prior to Mufti Day. Students will also have the opportunity to purchase the dollars at lunchtimes during the week of the event.
Thank you to parents who have paid the 2021 charges and contributions.
A reminder that the school finance office accepts payments for the 2021 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 9392 6843.
Should you wish to pay by instalments, please contact the Finance Office to discuss.
2021 Secondary Assistance Applications (eligible card holders) are now available to be completed in person at the Finance Office. The final acceptance date is Thursday, 1 April 2021.
Please note that a member of the Finance team will need to sight your card when you complete your application. Note: Late applications cannot be accepted.
Our first two concerts are fast approaching.
Autumn Concert 1
When: Thursday, 25 March commencing at 7.00pm
Where: Beasley Hall
Featured Ensenbles: Chorale, Year 12 String Quartet, Year 10 String Quartet, Wind Quintet, Chorus Angelicus, Phoenix, Schola Cantori and the Senior Percussion Ensemble.
Ticket bookings: Available via
Autumn Concert 2
When: Saturday, 27 March commencing at 2.00pm
Where: Beasley Hall
Featured Ensenbles: Senior Jazz Ensemble, Senior Guitar Ensemble, Senior Contemporary Ensemble, Senior Wind Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Chorale.
Ticket bookings: Available via
Do you speak Italian or know someone who speaks Italian fluently? Then, the Italian class needs you for conversation practice with the Year 12 students of Italian. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ms Candaten for more details (francesca.candaten@education.wa.edu.au).
Grazie mille!
Expressions of interest are now called for the Cheerleading Team. Coaches from the TNT Allstars will provide the tuition.
When: Thursday 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Where: Perth Modern School Futures Centre (corner of Hamilton Street and Subiaco Road).
Cost: $10 per session
All are welcome. If interested, students are asked to email melanie.wilcock@education.wa.edu.au or visit the PE office.
If there is enough interest, parents will receive further information.
Futsal teams will represent the school in the inter-school competition on:
Tuesday, 9 March (Years 7 and 8)
Wednesday, 10 March (Years 9 and 10)
Thursday, 11 March (Year 11 and 12)
Any queries should be forwarded to Matthew Healy on matthew.healy@education.wa.edu.au
Students signed up for tennis are training for the inter-school tennis competitions that occur on:
Monday, 8 March (Years 7-9 Girls)
Tuesday, 9 March (Years 7-9 Boys)
Monday, 15 March (Years 10-12 Girls)
Tuesday, 16 March (Years 10-12 Boys)
Any queries can be forwarded to Kellie Morgan on kellie.morgan@education.wa.edu.au
School Sport WA have advised that the Term 1 Senior Basketball Competition has been changed to a one day carnival format that will run early in Term 2. Any queries can be forwarded to Mark Muir on mark.muir@education.wa.edu.au.
School Sport WA have advised that the Term 1 senior basketball competition has been changed to a one day carnival format that will run early in Term 2. Any queries can be forwarded to Mark Muir on mark.muir@education.wa.edu.au.
The Department of Health is offering a free immunisation program for Year 7 students. The program offers:
- a booster dose of the diphtheria
- tetanus and whooping cough (dTpa) vaccine
- a vaccine to protect against Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
Students in Year 7 will receive an information pack in Week 5 containing details of the program and a consent form. Parents must indicate their child’s participation with a YES or NO and the signed consent form must be returned to the school.
Major impacts on the Fremantle Line are taking place from the evening of Friday 5 February to the last service on Monday 5 April.
If students travel weekdays between the Showgrounds and Fremantle stations, you will need to change trains at Cottesloe Station and prepare for an increase in travel time due to the reduction in train frequency. Trains have been planned to connect at Cottesloe Station, however passengers should allow up to an additional 30 minutes when travelling. Transperth bus replacement services will also be in place up until the suburb of Shenton Park where the works finish. Please see the Transperth link below to view the full details of the closure and the bus replacement services.
You can also estimate the students journey time via the bus replacement services on the Transperth website link below.
Public Transport
Parents could you please discuss with your child about appropriate behaviour on public transport:
- Be aware of others and watch the noise level and language used
- Students are expected to stand and offer their seat to an adult
- Do not congregate around doorways to allow easy access for others
- Be mindful of where school bags are placed so as not to block pathways or trip up other communters.
Road Safety
Please reiterate to your child to be conscious of their surroundings and cross at controlled intersections such as cross walks and traffic lights. It is important that they only cross when it is safe to do so.
Save the date!
Parents and caregivers of Year 7 students are advised that the Year 7 Camp will be held in Week 6 of Term 2 from Wednesday, 26 May to Friday, 28 May.
Additional details will be provided at a later date.
The P&C AGM including Friends of Music (FoM)
Invitation to All Parents
New Date: Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Time: Commences at 7.00pm
Where: McCusker Board Room - Beasley Building
The P&C is a parent and citizen volunteer group with a focus on community building and fundraising for the school. We encourage parents to attend and would like especially to welcome new Year 7 parents.
The requirements under the P&C constitution require that people be paid-up members and attend the AGM in person to become a member ($1 per annum) so we encourage as many as possible to come along. Election of office bearers will be held at this meeting.
Please find the recent Principal's Report to the P&C from Tuesday, 16 February 2021.
Call for Year Group Social Coordinators
Would you like to consider getting to know fellow parents in your year group? Each year wonderful parents volunteer to be Year Group Social Coordinators so we are calling for volunteers to put their hand up for 2021!
Come along to the P&C AGM and nominate as a social representative for your year group. If you are unable to attend the meeting, email the P&C president@perthmodernpandc.com.au with your willingness to nominate for this position prior to the meeting. It is an excellent way to get to know the school community, including the parents of the peers of your teens.
It is great if we can have more than one representative, ideally between 2-4, as it helps get around unexpected family and work issues when you have organised an event. Suggestions for meet ups include early morning parent coffee catch ups, a parent dinner at a restaurant to align with students’ annual social events, a family picnic etc.
Previous social organisers are happy to have a chat about what is involved.
Next Second Hand Uniform Shop
Next Opening Date Monday, 22 February 8.30am - 12.00pm
The Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS) is a great fundraiser for the P&C so we welcome your donations and support.
The shop is open every second and fourth Monday of the month during term from 8.00am - 12.30pm (note 8.30am opening on the Monday, 22 February to allow volunteers time to setup the new cashless system).
To assist the volunteer workload and improve COVID safety the SHUS is no longer accepting cash payments. Please arrange to use a debit or credit card for your purchases.
Academic Task Force Term 1 Tuition Classes
Enrolments are now open for Term 1 - ATAR Tuition Classes and middle school Tuition help for students who need help at school.
Our weekly Tuition Classes are an ideal and affordable way for students to access individualised support from a qualified teacher and experienced ATAR subject specialist. Each session, students receive help by going over any problems and gaps in their knowledge, review content and get support with their work and assignments.
Perth Academy of Performing Arts
The Perth Academy of Performing Arts will be starting weekly classes based at the Perth Modern School Future Learning Centre. We will have Acting and Musical Theatre classes for 5-17 year olds on Wednesdays, Broadway Jazz and Hip Hop classes for 8 years to adults on Mondays and Ballet and Jazz for 8-12 year olds, Broadway Jazz and Ballet for 13 years to adults and Acting and Musical Theatre for adults on Sundays.
Parents can go to www.perthapa.com to view our timetable and sign up for free trial classes.