A reminder that Perth Modern School staff will be undertaking a Professional Development Day on Monday, 19 July 2021 and the school is closed to students.  Students will commence Term 3 on Wednesday, 21 July.

The Semester 1 reports will be emailed to caregivers and available in Connect for Parent Login on:

Years 11 and 12 - Monday, 21 June

Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 - Wednesday, 30 June

You will receive information with the Semester 1 reports on how and when you can book the Parent/Teacher Interviews through Parent Teacher Online (PTO).

Save the Date: Tuesday, 20 July 2021

The school timetable is suspended for the full day whilst the parent/teachers interviews are conducted. Students can be supervised in the Library from 8:30am until 3:30pm, or they can attend the interviews with their family member.

The Executive team will be running a variety of information sessions in the Beasley Hall.

Parental attendance at these sessions is optional with bookings being made via the Parent Teacher Online (PTO) portal.

Please contact Associate Principal, Robyn Verboon to advise of your students Library attendance - Robyn.Verboon@education.wa.edu.au

One community representative position on the Perth Modern School Finance Committee has become available and nominations are now called from interested persons with suitable qualifications. Tenure is for two years in 2021-2022. Application Forms should be completed by 5.00pm Wednesday, 9 July 2021. If more than one nomination is received, a vote by parents using an encrypted computer program will occur. For enquiries on the position please email Manager Corporate Services Jan Fallows at jan.fallows@education.wa.edu.au

Meetings of the Finance Committee are held in the McCusker Boardroom at 1.30pm and in 2021 are scheduled for:

Friday, 23 July 2021               

Friday, 13 August 2021      

Friday, 5 November 2021 (a light lunch will be provided)

Please access link below to complete a nomination form:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-RaA4P3Ru0yDsLdutDYWJ2mZIxh192VMlJj59OrD1C9UMFhLTlZFVjdTVjBDUFdGVERKRTdYNlBUUS4u

The Winter Music Concert season is upon us! Please see the details of the upcoming concerts below. Don't forget to book your seat.

Winter Concert 1

When: Thursday, 24 June at 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Performances: Year 7 Choirs, Wind Band 4, Year 7 Guitar Ensemble, Ripieno and the Junior Contemporary Ensemble

Cost: $10 Supper included

Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/BPVFI

A Night at the Movies

When: Friday, 25 June at 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Performances: Senior Wind Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra

Cost: $5

Special goodies and treats will be on sale for this event with all proceeds going to Friends of Music to buy much needed items for the Music Department.

Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BPVGD

Winter Concert 2

When: Wednesday, 30 June

Performances: Wind Band 3, Junior Guitar Ensemble, Year 8 Choir, Junior Jazz Ensemble and Chanteurs

Cost: $10 Supper included

Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/BPVGY

Winter Concert 3

When: Thursday, 1 July

Performances: Wind Band 2, Concertino, Sinfonia, Year 9 Choir, Year 9 Percussion Ensemble and Intermediate Contemporary Ensemble

Cost: $10 Supper included

Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BRQWO

Ensemble Uniforms

For those students participating in the above concerts, please view the required Ensemble Uniforms document below.

Flu season is approaching and to help prevent widespread infections in the school, we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu symptoms. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the guidelines below: 

Students should return to school only when fever free for a minimum of 24 hours. 

Perth Modern School has a new school jacket available for purchase from Lowes. Below, Thanos Limnios, Rene Catovic and Nicholas Leendertse wear the new outdoor jacket which is now available for all students at the Lowes Uniform Shop

The older style jackets have been phased out and are no longer available for purchase.  

Second hand jumpers are available for $10 at the Finance Desk (open 8.15am - 3.45pm). 

We are pleased to announce the School Photo Day has been rescheduled and will now be held on Monday, 23 August.  Further details will be provided closer to this date.

Please review the Parent Information Sheet below.

The 2020 Perth Modern School Annual Report is now available for your perusal.

Please download the report:

Please see the information below for a project update on the demolition of the main building of Princess Margaret Hospital.

ESAFETY ADVICE FOR PARENTS

Esafety has a website dedicated to providing information on how to ensure a safe online environment for children.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/

There is also helpful information to guide parents when issues arise including Reporting Abuse.

Sometimes, when students are involved in online groups they may experience a situation that is not a positive one.

We would encourage anyone in this situation to seek help and this web page is an ideal space for that first line of information.

At Perth Modern we have multiple programs set up to assist students to create positive experiences online, however, should these or the eSafety resources not help your child in their situation, they are more than welcome to seek support from the Student Services team at school PerthModern.StudentServices@education.wa.edu.au

DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS

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 that could adversely affect them in the future. 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.  

We encourage students that ride to school to ensure they have a robust lock on their bike such as the D lock style.

Students can also use https://bikelinc.com.au/ to register their bike details.

Parking Do's and Dont's

A number of parents have been pulling up on Roberts Road with students jumping out quickly. This is not a safe practice on such a busy road. 

We ask that you use the dedicated drop off zone on Roberts Road or Subiaco Road to pull in and drop your child off in a timely manner. 

Hamilton Street and Mueller Park next to the school also have road side parking where students can safely be dropped off and walk into the school.

Please do not park in the drop off zones or on the basketball courts. This is for the safety of your children and so no damage occurs to cars.

We of course encourage the use of Public Transport options where possible.

Safe Crossing

A large portion of students use public transport to and from school and are therefore required to cross busy roads around the school.

Please remind your child to cross where it is safe on marked footpaths and islands and only when the green man is present on traffic light signals.

A reminder to parents and students that you can access the Perth Modern School calendar via Schoolzine. The calendar features events that impact a full year group or whole school events and not those specific to smaller groups.

When receiving an Information Update please click on the School Calendar on the top menu bar, this will take you to a new screen in which you can select and filter particular year groups or view whole school items. You will also see a snapshot view currently on your side panel (as shown below). 

School Hours

Monday: 8.30am to 3.30pm

Tuesday: 8.30am to 3.15pm

Wednesday: 8.30am to 3.15pm

Thursday: 8.30am to 3.00pm

Friday: 8.45am to 3.30pm

Homework Club

Teachers who will be available for homework support from the end of the school day to 4.30pm are listed below.

Students are to exit the school grounds from 4.30pm unless they are attending a supervised activity.

Monday: Mr Norrie - Science

Tuesday: Mr O'Loughlin - HASS 

Wednesday: Mr Dean - Mathematics

Thursday: Ms Rourke - English

Friday: No homework club

Please ensure all student belongings are clearly labelled. This enables the school to return lost property promptly.

For lost property, students need to visit AL4 in the mornings on Monday and Friday.

We do not recommend students bring valuables to school, however, they are provided with a locker for safe storage.

Appointments will be available for Year 9 students for career counselling interviews to help with their course selections for 2022.

The appointment bookings will be made through the Parent Teacher Online (PTO) portal. Further information will be provided with their Semester 1 reports.

Students will receive information on subject selection during Advocacy. This information will enhance the student’s understanding of WACE and ATAR subject choices and will assist them to reflct on upcoming report and and subsequent subject selections.

Please view the 2022 Senior Years Curriculum Handbook below: 

A reminder that Senior Years students are required to complete information for the  online Student Declaration and Permission procedure.

This applies to the following students:

• All Year 12 students
• Year 11 students who are studying ATAR Units 3 and 4 and sitting the 2021 ATAR course examinations
• Year 10 students, who have been given approval to study ATAR Units 3 and 4 and sit the 2021 ATAR course examinations

The Student Declaration and Permission Instructions have been saved to the Connect Library > Curriculum, Assessment & Reporting > School Curriculum Standards Authority (SCSA)

This is to be completed through the SCSA student portal. The portal is a space for students enrolled in Year 12 courses to check and access personal information that relates to their WACE.

Students are requested to complete this online process by Thursday, 17 June 2021. 

Final dates to withdraw from Year 12 (AT) ATAR courses:

• Monday, 19 July 2021 – final date for withdrawing students from Year 12 (AT) ATAR courses with practical examination components. No changes will be made to student enrolments in these courses after this date.
• Monday, 2 August 2021 – final date for withdrawing students from Year 12 (AT) ATAR courses which do not have practical examination components. No changes will be made to student enrolments in these courses after this date.

Please note this applies to all students completing a Year 12 (AT) course - even those accelerating in a year level other than Year 12.

Friends of Music Meeting

The next Friends of Music meeting will be on Monday, 14 June (Week 9) at 7.00pm in the McCusker Boardroom, Beasley Building, Perth Modern School.

You can attend the meeting via MS Teams as well and be ‘in the loop’ about all the upcoming events.

Event Support

Join our parent volunteer army if you can and support our budding musicians.

Please register your support via the provided links whether this be stage or ticket assistance or bringing along contributions for the supper.

Winter Concert 1 - Thursday, 24 June:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4AAAAB2AA0F58-winter

Winter Concert 2 - Wednesday, 30 June:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4AAAAB2AA0F58-winter1

Winter Concert 3 - Thursday, 1 July:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4AAAAB2AA0F58-winter2

Get in touch with the Friends of Music Convenor if you require further information via fomconvenorpms@gmail.com

P&C Meeting

Tuesday, 3 August 2021 7.00PM

The Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS) is located in the Parsons Building next to the Joseph Parsons Library.

Upcoming Opening Hours

- Monday, 24 May (8.30am to 12.30pm)

- Monday, 14 June (8.30am to 12.30pm)

- Monday, 28 June (8.30am to 12.30pm)

- Additional Day: Tuesday, 20 July (3.00pm to 5.00pm) Parent/Teacher Interview Day

- Additional Day: Thursday, 24 June prior to the winter concert commencing (4.30pm - 5.45pm)

Music Uniform and Formal Uniform Items Available

Please view the list of available items available at the SHUS.

Performance Uniform (male)

Black long sleeve shirt 

Black Trousers

Royal Blue Tie

Formal Uniform

Boys white short sleeve shirt

Boys navy blue trousers

Formal tie

Girls white short sleeve blouse

Girls navy blue skirt

ECU STEM Workshop

ECU invites students in Year 9 to 12 to come and explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in an interactive and engaging environment through the CREATE program developed by ECU.

View the flyer for further information.

Enrolments are now open for Academic Task Force - ATAR Revision Program and Skills Development Program during Week 1 and 2 of the July School Holidays.

• ATAR Revision Program for Years 11 & 12
• Skills Development Program for Years 7 - 10

Enrol online: www.academicgroup.com.au

MasterMind Australia

July exam preparation and revision programs available for all students Year 7 to 12.

Week 1: Monday, 5 July to Friday, 9 July

Week 2: Monday, 12 July to Friday, 16 July

20 per cent school discount per subject.

Enrol online: www.mastermindaustralia.com.au