On behalf of the school community I would like to wish you a warm welcome to the 2019 school year. I hope you enjoyed a relaxing Christmas and New Year break and that students are well rested and enthusiastic to start school on Monday, 4 February.  

 I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all students from the Class of 2018 for their outstanding achievements in the West Australian Certificate of Education. The Class of 2018 has topped the school rankings based on median ATAR results and scooped the School Curriculum and Standards Authority awards.  In addition, the Class of 2018 produced:

• The 2018 Beazley Medallist: Pooja Ramesh
• Five students who achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95
• Seventeen General Exhibition winners 
• Nine Subject Exhibitions
• Fifty students who achieved an ATAR of 99+
• The highest median ATAR in WA with 97 against a State average of 81.80

Members of staff have returned to school and are working to ensure a smooth start to another wonderful year of opportunities across the curriculum. Please see below for information that will assist you for the beginning of the school year.

Lois Joll, Principal.

Please see the link below to acces the school map and first day arrangements for Monday, 4 February 2019.

First_Day_Arrangments_2019.pdf

School_Map_2019.pdf

Please access the below link for information regarding first day information:

First_Day_Information_for_Year_7_2019.pdf

Please access the link below outlining the first day arrangements for the Monday 4, February:

First_Day_Arrangements_New_students_Years_8_11_2019.pdf

Please be aware that the drop off zones will be extremely busy in the first week of school. This also includes Hamilton Street where some students are dropped. It is advisable for students to take public transport to and from school if possible.

Kiss ‘n Ride:

Roberts Road and Subiaco Road

The new Subiaco Road Kiss 'n Ride is located next to the basketball courts and the Tyler McCusker Sports Centre.

Please follow directions as per the line markings and pull up and leave in a timely but safe manner to avoid bottle necks. Staff will be on hand to assist.

English

Lisa Mack 

Evelyn Pilkington

Gerard Mazza 

Meriam Ghobrial 

Science

Sarah Wickham 

Music

Philippa Roy

Maths

Lu Zhang  

Arts & Tech

Sam Hardcastle 

HASS

Oliver Paranchody

Non-Teaching

Michael Nield 

Returning from leave

Rachelle Corica

Sharon Sibson

Teacher name changes

Talitha Simons (nee:Sindel)        Mathematics

Kendrie Thomas (nee: Dymock)  Mathematics

Year 7 - John O'Loughlin

Year 8 - Scott Marshall

Year 9 - Monica Franz

Year 10 -Alex Banyard

Year 11 -Elizabeth Hamer

Year 12 -Chris Rapley

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

SmartRider card orders are being processed and will be available once printed and received from Transperth. Cards will be distributed during Advocacy. Generally the cards take up to 10 to 14 days to arrive after processing. Interim permit cards will be issued to all students new to Perth Modern School in 2019. These are valid until Wednesday, 13 February and entitle students to purchase student concession fare tickets.

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. This includes but is not limited to –

• Change of name and/or address and phone numbers
• Changes to email addresses (parents)
• Student medical information
• Change in student’s living arrangements
• Changes to emergency contacts

Parents are reminded that the Finance Office is now taking payments for the 2019 charges and contributions. Payment is available via the Qkr App, in person at the school, or by calling the Finance Office on 93800543. If you have not received your 2019 Charges and contributions Package, please contact the Finance Office.

Perth Modern School's Cafe, Food for Thought, provides an array of delicious and nutritious food for Breakfast, Recess and Lunch. The Cafe is managed by Chef Clive Palmer who has many years’ experience running similar operations. Parents are able to select and pay for their child's food through www.quickcliq.com.au . Please access the link below for a sample menu and prices for 2019.

Food_for_Thought_Menu_2019.pdf

QCQFlyer.pdf

Quickcliq_Helpcard.pdf

The Homework Club will be commencing Monday, 4 February from 3.30pm - 4.30pm in the Library.

Teachers:

Monday: Mr John Duncan      HASS

Tuesday: Mr Alistair Norrie    Science

Wednesday: Talitha Simons   Maths

Thursday: Olivia Rourke        English

Eligible parents are reminded that the deadline for submitting applications for the Secondary Assistance Scheme is Friday, 12 April 2019. Please see the Finance Staff for assistance at the finance desk – Ground Floor Foyer, Andrews Building.              

Candidates who have a permanent or temporary disability, illness and/or specific learning disability that could disadvantage them in demonstrating their knowledge, skills and understandings in standard assessments may have their school apply to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority to sit ATAR course examinations under special arrangements.

Applications can be made for the written and/or practical examinations.

The granting of special examination arrangements is not automatic, but takes into account medical and/or psychometric evidence plus supporting school-based information related to the candidate’s ability to access the examination. The role of special examination arrangements is to provide reasonable access to an examination. Schools should ensure that they have placed on record all current medical/psychological documents that relate to their decision to trial special arrangements for the student. Each application is considered individually, with decisions based on the nature of each examination to be sat by the candidate.

Please submit your applications by Tuesday, 5 March 2019.

Please contact Penelope Radunovich on 9380 0510 or at Penelope.Radunovich@education.wa.edu.au

regarding applications for special exam arrangements.

Please access the link below for information regarding Ensemble Rehersal Times:

2019_ENSEMBLE_REHEARSAL_TIMES_01Feb19.pdf

The school swimming squad will train on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the UWA Aquatic Centre, starting on Tuesday, 5 February.  All squad members from 2018 will be sent an invitation via Consent2Go. Year 7 students will be given information during Advocacy on Wednesday, 6 February. Year 7 students who are competitive swimmers will then be sent an invitation to their Parent/Guardians email via Consent2Go and will be able to train from Tuesday, 12 February.

The school bus leaves the school basketball courts at 6.30am and students are in the water at UWA from 7.00am-8.00am. Students are then transported back to school on the school bus. Parents are able to drop their son or daughter at the pool if this is more convenient. All dates are included in the Consent2Go information and training will continue until Week 7.

Many interested students will already have a heavy club-training schedule and school training is not compulsory. The training is designed to complement other training, build team morale and to offer training for students not involved in a swim club outside school. Competitors for the school swim team for the A Division SSWA Carnival on Thursday, 21 March will be decided from times submitted from outside competitions and the House Swimming Carnival on Wednesday, 6 March. Students must have gained Parent/Guardian permission via Consent2Go to attend. There is no cost for training. Parents who need more information can email the Head of Health and Physical Education, Mark Muir at Mark.Muir@education.wa.edu.au

FENCING CLUB MONDAY (Beginners) FRIDAY (Experienced) 3.40PM- 5.00PM

The UWA Fencing Club will continue in 2019 on Monday and Friday afternoons 3.40pm-5.00pm in the school gymnasium. UWAFC Head Coach, Tuko Maia, who has extensive experience with state and national teams, coaches the club. Classes are based on a pedagogical system, The Shields, similar to belts in martial arts. All fencing equipment is provided. The Monday session is for students from any year group who have no experience and would like to try the sport. The Friday session is for students who have participated previously. The first session on Monday, 11 February, is a free session for interested students to come along and try out. Information including the cost of the club will be given out to students at this session. The first Friday session is on Friday 15, February. Parents who need more information can email the Head of Health and Physical Education, Mark Muir at Mark.Muir@education.wa.edu.au

The Champion Schools Interschool Tennis competitions are in late March/early April. Year 7 students who would like to nominate for the interschool team will be able to during Advocacy on Wednesday, 6 February. Year 8-12 students who were selected to represent the school in 2018 and other students who would like to try out in 2019, will be advised in the school notices of training times. Parents who need more information can contact the Head of HPE, Mark Muir at Mark.Muir@education.wa.edu.au

The Badminton Club will commence in week 2. Check the notices for details.

Breakdancing is commencing again this year and will take place after school from 3:40pm - 4:40pm in the upstairs boys gym every Monday afternoon, starting in week 3. The Breaking classes have been running successfully for 2 years with a specialist teacher. All year groups and experience are welcome. If you would like to join please contact Melanie Wilcock so your name can be added to the list and more detailed information can be sent home. This is a paid extra curricular activity costing $8 per session, payable by the term. Number are limited to 15 students. For further information please email melanie.wilcock@education.wa.edu.au

Each term a school newsletter is published that showcases the vast range of student accomplishments and events that take place at Perth Modern. A hard copy of the newsletter is distributed to each student as well as being available on the school website. Spare copies are made available to visitors to the school.

Is your child a keen debater? Perth Modern School participates in the Western Australian Debating League's interschool debating competition. This is an optional co curricula activity. This competition is held outside of school hours -usually 6.30pm for Year 7 students on a Tuesday or Wednesday over five dates in Semester 1. Perth Modern School debating will hold an induction afternoon for students in Year 7 who are new to debating. The event will be held over two days:

Session 1: Saturday, 16 February from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Introduction to debating, creation of teams

Session 2: Sunday, 17 February from 9.00am – 12.00pm. Speech writing and practice debate

Venue  - Perth Modern School

The induction will provide students with the opportunity to learn more about debating, form teams and conduct a practice debate. It will enable students to make an informed decision before the close of registrations for the 2019 WADL interschool competition. It is not essential for all team members to attend if they have other commitments.  Further information will be provided to students via Student Daily Notices. Enquiries to Louise.Secker@education.wa.edu.au

APSMO maths Olympiad held in 5 rounds at school. Dates are Wednesday,22 May, 19 June, 31 July, 21 August and 11 September.

MAWA Have Sum Fun maths competition, face to face, will occur Friday, 22 March 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Engaging maths competition that occurs in four rounds in school groups of 6 students.

competing with 30 schools in Perth.

Australian Maths Olympiad Tuesday/ Wednesdays 5-6 February, held at school in two four hour rounds. This is run by the Aust Maths Trust from the University of Canberra.

After school maths tutoring(free) will occur every Monday afternoon in the library starting from week 2 ie Monday, 11 February. All are welcome!

Bring your maths problems, investigations and past tests and teachers and gifted Yr 12 students will help you.

Specific immunisations are offered free to all year 8 students through the National Immunisation Program, including human papillomavirus (HPV) to protect against cervical, head and neck cancer, and genital warts, as well as booster doses of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Each student in year 8 will be provided with an information pack from the Department of Health. It includes details of the program and a consent form for parents to sign. Please ensure that all forms are completed and returned to school ASAP even if you are declining the immunisation. The immunisation team will be at the school on Tuesday, 26 February for the first round of vaccinations. You can access more information about the program at;

http://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Healthy-living/Immunisation

Please access the link below for information outlining uniform strategies for 2019:

update_Uniform_Strategies_for_2019.pdf

Open Boys Cricket (Years 9-12)

The first game for this competition is in week 2 of this term. There will be training on both Wednesday and Friday in week 1 at the cricket nets. The team will be selected from these sessions.

MAWA Have Sum Fun maths competition, face to face, will occur Friday, 15 March 7.00PM to 10.00pm. Engaging maths competition that occurs in four rounds in school groups of 6 students, competing with 30 schools in Perth.

Leavers Jackets are expected to be ready by the end of week 3  and will be available at the uniform shop where they can be purchased like any other piece of uniform. Dates will be confirmed as Lowes complete the order.

The Year 12 Ball will be held on Tuesday, 5 March 

Ball payments (students and external partners) AND Consent to Go permissions must be completed by Friday, 8 February. Failure for both being completed will result in no ticket being issued.

Please contact the Finance Office to make payments. Other information regarding the Ball is available on Consent2Go or by emailing christopher.rapley@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

Perth Modern School has established a Facebook page that is regularly updated in order to inform parents, students and the wider community of our student’s achievements and activities. Please ‘Like’ our page if you would like to see regular updates of what is happening at Perth Mod.

School Holiday Activities 

Are you interested in keeping you or your child busy in the school holidays?

Please see what activities are on offer at Perth Modern School over the upcoming holidays.

Please access the link below to view information on activities:

School Holiday Programs:

School_Holiday_Providers_At_Perth_Modern_School_Bookings_2019_Term_1.pdf

Master Mind Australia 

Master Classes – Term 1 - ATAR Subjects

Master Classes are one hour tutorial sessions conducted once a week during the school term. Each week they reteach, revise and reinforce the topics and areas of study that the students are dealing with in their classes at school.

Program will be conducted at

Christ Church Grammar School

Saturday, 16 February to Saturday, 6 April

20% school discount

For further information contact Dr. Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377

Or visit www.mastermindaustralia.com.au