Progress Review Day - Tuesday, 23 March

Parents with a child in Year 7 and students studying an ATAR subject in Years 10-12  along with students new to the School in 2021 received details of the Progress Review Day yesterday evening with their child's report.

To accommodate the Parent Teacher Interviews all students will be dismissed at 12.45pm.

Private study will be available in the library for Periods 5 and 6 - please email Grant.Staffe@education.wa.edu.au to register your child for this option.

Parking will be available on the Basketball Courts, the oval verge and on-street-parking in surrounding areas.

MUSEUM OPENING

Parents interested in viewing the school's History Musuem can visit on the Progress Review Day between 1.00pm - 5.30pm at your leisure. Museum volunteers will be on hand to talk you through the collection. The Museum is located off Hamilton Street at the western end of the school site. 

See map below for location:

A reminder that Mufti Day is Friday, 26 March. The chosen charity for 2021 is Alzheimer’s WA.

Mufti Dollars can be pre-purchased through the Qkr app by parents until Monday, 22 March.

There will be a manned stall throughout Mufti Day at which cash can be converted to Mufti Dollar tickets. 

Those who have pre-purchased Mufti Dollars will receive them in an envelope in their Advocacy Folder. 

At the end of the day, students will have the opportunity to receive a refund on their remaining Mufti Dollars at the Finance Desk. Please keep in mind that the Mufti Dollars can be used at other school events such as Charity Day. If you do only have a few Mufti Dollars left, think about giving them to the charity or holding on to them in a safe place. 

School Photo Day is Thursday, 29 April.

Please review the attached information regarding the ordering of images.

Perth Modern School welcomes Robyn Verboon who is our new Associate Principal. .

Robyn has significant experience in this role in similar schools and we look forward to her contributions to the Perth Modern School community.

The Second Hand Uniform Shop is able to offer second-hand school pullover jumpers at 50 per cent off (sizes varying from 8 - 22) as the new school jacket is currently not in stock. These will be available from the Finance Desk in the Andrews Building foyer from Tuesday, 23 March 2021 or from the Second Hand Uniform Shop on their open days.  If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please speak to the finance staff regarding your purchase.

Finance Desk: Monday to Friday 8.15am - 3.45pm 

Second Hand Uniform Shop:

• Monday, 22 March - 8.30am - 12.30pm (standard opening day)
• Tuesday, 23 March - 1.00pm - 4.00pm (additional hours for Progress Review Day)

Lowes have advised the new jackets will be available early next term from both the Lowes School Shop and Kardinya store.

Lowes School Shop: Mondays and Thursdays 8.00am - 11.30am

Lowes Kardinya Shop: Open 7 days a week at varying times, please check via their website - www.lowes.com.au/storelocator/kardinya-park/

Please review the attached Subi East Project Update. This document outlines the mechanical demolition activities that are now underway at the Princess Margaret Hospital site.

Please note below some important points when visiting the school grounds.

Sign in and sign out at reception (unless for an organised school activity). 

Parents are not permitted to take photos on site and at school events

This is Education Department policy and is to protect student privacy and comfort.

Locations of Drop Off/Pick Up Options

1. Roberts Road Car Park

2. Subiaco Road Entrance near the basketball courts

Please consider picking up your child at a location away from the school site. Parents may also want to consider car pooling options. 

Please follow the directions as per the line markings, keep to the left, pull up and leave in a timely manner to avoid bottle necks. 

We do ask that parents drive very slowly and cautiously and do not drive onto the basketball courts.

Parents are reminded that students should not be at school until 8.15am, unless in a school organised supervised activity or at the Library which opens at 8.00am. Students who are not in a school organised activity after school but wish to remain on campus are to go to the Library which is open Monday - Thursday until 4.30pm. On Fridays there is no supervision and students must leave for home or a parent or caregiver must collect them. 

2021 Charges and Contributions

A 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 – now available

A reminder to parents claiming the Secondary Assistance (eligible cardholders), that the final date for applications to be accepted by the school is Thursday, 1 April 2021. A member of the Finance team will need to sight your card, when you complete your application. (Late applications cannot be accepted). 

Students and parents of participating students have already received the Consent2Go with information about the concerts. If you have not received this, please contact perthmodern.music@education.wa.edu.au. 

Autumn Concert 1:

When: Thursday, 25 March at 7.00pm

Where: Beasley Hall

Who: Senior Percussion Ensemble, Chorus Angelicus, Senior Guitar Ensemble, Phoenix, Year 11 Piano Trio, Schola Cantori, Wind Quintet, Year 12 String Quartet and Chorale.

Bookings can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/BOYPF 

Autumn Concert 2:

When: Saturday, 27 March at 2.00pm

Where: Beasley Hall

Who: Senior Contemporary Ensemble, Jazz Band 1, Senior Wind Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Chorale

Bookings can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/BOYPF

All students are required to wear performance uniform (information in the Consent2Go notice). Blue dresses are available if your student has outgrown theirs. Please send them to the music office with their old one to swap. If you receive a new dress these will need to be hand-hemmed - FOM is offering a hemming service on Saturday, 20 March. 

Thank you to FOM who will be supporting with the logistics and the provision of the supper for both of these concerts. If you would like to help or have not received the information, please contact fomconvenorpms@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list.

Thank you to all the students who have been so patient as we transition to a tag-in system for ensemble rehearsals. Students are asked to to let Ms Roy know if they are umnable to tag in for any reason at perthmodern.music@education.wa.edu.au

Before and after school rehearsals are an integral part of the music curriculum, and should be treated as such, therefore if students are present at school during the day they should also attend the ensemble rehearsal. Please note that if a student is absent from rehearsal, parents/caregivers should email perthmodern.studentservices@education.wa.edu.au with the reason, and cc your ensemble director(s). This will ensure that students do not receive an unexplained absence notification from the school.

As part of the curriculum, when using the internet, we encourage students to have a safe, positive experience online and to be aware of their digital footprint. Please discuss with your child their online interactions. Include in your conversations school apps like Connect and OneNote, different social media platforms, and email communications.  A useful website to assist parents and students is www.esafety.gov.au.

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.

At Perth Modern School we collect containers for change to support school programs run through the Sustainability advocacy.  On the Progress Review Day on Tuesday, 23 March please feel free to bring along refundable containers and use the bins provided.

Some parents have asked why we receive seven cents per container instead of the full 10 cent refund.  This is because our school collection process uses a commercial provider to collect our bins. We hope to register for the Containers for Change scheme directly, and will advise the Scheme ID in due course.  That way, containers can be taken directly to a collection centre and the full 10 cent refund would be credited to the School. 

Thank you for your support

Sustainability Advocacy

WEDNESDAY, 24 MARCH 2021

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.

Where: Casey Drama Theatre

Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Cost: It’s free, however please do book your seat via the provided link. 

https://www.trybooking.com/BPWFI

We hope to see you there!

The cheerleading team has commenced training on Thursday afternoons from 3.00pm - 4.30pm in the upstairs gym.

Coaches are provided by TNT Cheer. Lessons are $10 per session, payable to TNT Cheer per term.

Please contact Melanie Wilcock for further information or if you would like to join the team - melanie.wilcock@education.wa.edu.au.

This May, we need to put our dancing shoes on to make a difference and help over 60,000 families with a seriously ill or injured child that rely on Ronald McDonald House Charities in Australia each year. Dance for Sick Kids is a 7-day dance challenge held during National Families Week, 15-21 May.

It's simple to get involved – sign up to join the school team here: https://www.danceforsickkids.com/join/perthmodernschool and then choose your daily dance challenge and ask friends, family, and colleagues to support our cause! You will get access to workshop tutorials to help you with your moves. What a great way to help the children of Australia suffering an illness, whilst also having fun dancing up a storm! 

Melanie Wilcock

Perth Modern Dance Coordinator

All Years 7, Year 9 and Year 10 Geography students have been entered in this competition by HASS and will sit the competition test in their classes during the week commencing Monday, 22 March.  Perth Modern School students have frequently been successful in this competition.  Students wishing to undertake some sample/practice questions to prepare for the competition test are invited to visit the provided link. https://www.geographycompetition.org.au/practice-questions

Good luck to all students!

Bstreetsmart Excursion

Tuesday, 30 March and Wednesday, 31 March

All Year 10 students will be participating in the Bstreetmart Excursion at the RAC Arena on Tuesday, 30 March and Wednesday, 31 March. Advocacy groups will be allocated a day for each event and this will be communicated via a Connect notification. A consent2go email will be sent for the Bstreetsmart excursion at RAC Arena.

Date: Thursday, 29 April

Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Venue: Parsons Lecture Theatre (next to the library)

SDERA (School Drug Alcohol and road Aware) is presenting a free, school and community based initiative for young people and their parents/carers. This workshop aims to motivate young people and their parents to work as partners in the learning to drive process, while accumulating extensive hours of supervised driving practice. 

This one hour interactive workshop provides information on:

• The WA Licensing System – including what to expect in the Practical Driving Assessment.
• The six-step licencing system
• The benefits of driving practice
• Your role as a driving supervisor
• Stress-free driving lessons
• Helping your learner get thier L and P plates
• Avoiding common crashes for new drivers 

Register your attendance for this event via this link:

The music students at Perth Modern perform in numerous concerts throughout the year, but this would not be possible without the help of the many volunteers who assist in roles such as stagehands, ticket sales and fundraising events. Friends of Music (FoM) is a sub-committee of the Perth Modern School P&C Association and the support of all families of music students is greatly appreciated and valued.

We have three upcoming events looking for volunteers. Click the links below to view and sign-up!

Parent/Teacher Interview Day Tuesday, 23 March 2021 - Volunteers Needed!

Autumn Concerts Thursday 25, & Saturday, 27 March 2021 – Volunteers Needed!

FoM meet twice a term, usually on the second and sixth Mondays, and new faces are always very welcome. The next sub-committee meeting is on Monday, 29 March at 7.00pm. Please contact fomconvenorpms@gmail.com for more information or to join our mailing list or Facebook group.

P&C Sundowner and Guest Speaker

The P&C, with great support from the school administration, was pleased to host a Sundowner this past Tuesday evening, for parents to get together and network on a perfect warm evening. Following the Sundowner there was an excellent turnout to hear guest speaker Dr Jane Genovese's presentation The Habits of Happiness with very positive feedback received from attendees.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 

2021 Office Bearers

We are pleased to announce the 2021 office bearers who were elected at the AGM. It was especially pleasing to welcome many new Year 7 parents and a number of new faces on the executive.  The P&C looks forward to their continued involvement and contributions over coming years. Please note a few more spots are available for Year Group Social Coordinators. If you are able to help, please contact us on Facebook.

Please see link below for the full list of office bearers for 2021 and the available Social Coordinator positions.

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 7.00PM

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 11 May 2021 at 7.00pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building. All parents and interested citizens are welcome.

If you would like the P&C to discuss or address a particular issue, please email:

Phil Marshall – president@perthmodernpandc.com.au

or Jeet Ghosh – secretary@perthmodernpandc.com.au

Opening Hours:

• Monday, 22 March - 8.30am - 12.30pm (standard opening day)
• Tuesday, 23 March - 1.00pm - 4.00pm (additional hours for Progress Review Day)
• Monday, 19 April - 8.30am - 12.30pm (additional hours as the standard opening days fall during the school holidays)

Don’t’ forget to Follow Us on Facebook for regular updates

@perthmodernpandc

Academic Task Force  - ATAR Revision and Skills Development Programs

April ATAR Revision Program for Years 11-12

Running Week 1 and 2 (6-24 April) at Churchlands SHS, Rossmoyne SHS, Perth Modern SHS, Duncraig SHS and now available Online.

April Skills Development Program for Years 7-10

Running Week 1 and 2 (6-24 April) at Perth Modern and Duncraig SHS. 

Enrol online today at www.academicgroup.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email learn@academicgroup.com.au 

BRAINways workshops for Gifted and Talented Students in Years 7-9

BRAINways EDUCATION in conjunction with University of Western Australia, is pleased to offer Academicus – programs of workshops for gifted and talented students. Please note that Perth Modern students are not required to be nominated by a teacher to attend. 

Master Mind Australia will be delivering Revision and Exam Preparation Programs in the April school holidays. The program will be held at Christ Church Grammar School in the first week of the holidays, and at Hale School in the second week. A 20% discount per subject is being offered.

Performing Arts Program - April School Holidays - 8-13 year olds