FRIDAY, 5 APRIL 2019

The theme for Mufti Day is “The internet” and the charity we will be supporting is The Smith Family. There will be a range of food, drink and activity stalls available. Please encourage your child to dress up and bring small denominations of 50c, $1.00 and $2.00 coins as the amount of change available is limited. More information is in the flyer attached.

Please access the link below for further information:

Mufti_Day_2019_parent_information.pdf 

One community representative position on the Perth Modern School Finance Committee has become available and nominations are now called for from interested persons with suitable qualifications. Tenure is for two years in 2019-2020. Nominations should be completed on the attached form and be forwarded to thalia.cole@education.wa.edu.au by 5.00pm Friday, 29 March 2019. 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

Please access link below to complete a nomination form:

Thank you to the many parents who have paid the 2019 Charges and Contributions for their students. A reminder to all parents that payment can be made via the Qkr App, in person at the school, or by calling the Finance Office. Please contact the Finance office on 93800543 or at perthmodern.finance@education.wa.edu.au if you have any queries or to discuss payment. Statements of account will be sent to parents at the end of Term 1.

We have added a new item to the Menu on the Qkr App. You can now make additional donations to the ‘Raise the Roof’ Campaign via the convenience of the Qkr App. A reminder that all donations to the Raise the Roof Campaign are tax deductible. Tax receipts will be issued and sent home.

The Languages Department is looking for families who are interested in hosting an Italian native speaker assistant during Term 3 (or part of Term 3). Hosting an overseas university student gives families an incredible opportunity to learn and experience a new culture. Lifelong friendships can be forged and your child/ren can benefit from having extra help with their Languages homework.

For more information please contact Francesca.candaten@education.wa.edu.au 

Is your child interested in partipating in an interstate or international tour in 2019 or 2020?

The tour information and costs for proposed School Tours in 2019 and 2020 can be access via CONNECT

Second Hand Uniform Shop (SHUShop) is run by volunteers, opening every second and fourth Monday 8.00am – 12.00pm during School Terms.

SHUShop sells used school uniforms and other items kindly donated by their previous owners. All monies raised go to the P&C to benefit the whole of our school community.

Helpers are always welcome and appreciated!

Online Sign Up has been set up for the remainder of Term 1 and Term 2 via the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084fa5ac2ea3f85-volunteers.

EVERY FRIDAY AT LUNCHTIME

The Chess Club is run by Year 12 student Maia Harlap who is a member of the very successful Perth Modern Chess team. All levels of ability are welcome. There will be a short lesson then plenty of time to play each other.  Please encourage your child join the club. Students meet Friday lunchtimes in AU15.

TERM 2

Professional Chess coaching with Jay Lackner will be offered again in Term 2 on Tuesdays from 3.15pm - 4.45pm in AU15. Cost is $80 for the term. Payment is via the QKR app.

Enquiries to leanne.ensly@education.wa.edu.au

SAVE THE DATE

WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY – FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2019

The Year 7 camp will be held in Term 2, Week 5.  It will be held at Ern Halliday Recreation Camp.  Information on the camp will be sent out to all Year 7 parents in Week 8 of Term 1.   

TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019

Forms required by: Friday, 29 March 2019

Specific immunisations are offered free to all Year 7 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 7 has been given 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 by Friday, 29 March 2019 even if you are declining the immunisation. The immunisation team will be at the school on Tuesday, 7 May 2019 for the first round of vaccinations. More infomation is available at:

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

 Years 7 - 9 Loftus Winter Basketball teams (Terms 2 and 3)

Friends Of Basketballers (FoBs) will be nominating Under 16 and Under 14 Basketball teams to play in the up and coming Loftus Winter competition which runs every Saturday during school Terms 2 and 3 at Loftus Centre (cnr Loftus and Vincent St Leedeville). This is a mixed competition (girls and boys can be in same team). Game times vary from week to week. Total season cost for each player will be less than $350 which includes whole season player registration, game day and jersey fees. If  interested please email child’s full name, month and year of birth (only), parent full contact details and parent game day help (coach, manage or score) to Bruce Dainton, email address cadace2020@yahoo.com.au

MONDAY, 25 MARCH 2019

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: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Cost: It’s free!

The Department of Health is offering parents of students in Year 10 the opportunity to have their child vaccinated against Meningococcal ACWY. Consent forms will soon be given to the Year 10 students. Please ensure all forms are completed & returned to school (even if declining the vaccine). More information available via

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Meningococcal-vaccine

MONDAY 8, APRIL 2019

The RAC will be presenting a Keys for Life Parent-Student Workshop

When: Monday 8, April 2019

Time: 5.30pm - 6.30 pm 

Where: Lecture Theatre

This is 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 works 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 four stages of learning to drive
• tips for successful and safe driving lessons
• the role of the supervisor

Please email Sarah Lightfoot sarah.lightfoot@education.wa.edu.au to RSVP for this event.

MONDAY, 9 DECEMBER - FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2019

The amazing and inspirational Cambodia Tour is ready to take off in December 2019. Students in Years 10-12 are invited to express an interest. The tour will cater for up to 20 students to explore the rich culture and history of Cambodia. A key element of the tour will include a five day community service component in a village just outside of Phnom Penh. The 12 day tour will depart Monday, 9 December and return Friday, 20 December, 2019 with an approximate cost of $3390. The cost includes airfares, all ground travel, accommodation, sightseeing entry, breakfast and lunch, tips and the cost for two staff to attend and supervise for the duration. The costing does not include evening meals (expect to pay $2.00-$8.00 per meal) and travel insurance. For more information please see the attached information sheet and email the Expression of Interest form to either brodie.reid@education.wa.edu.au  or sarah.eve@eduation.wa.edu.au by Friday, 12 April, 2019.

To view the itinerary click here:

To complete an Expression of Interest form click here:

MONDAY, 1 APRIL AND TUESDAY, 2 APRIL 2019

The Year 12 Drama students are proud to present ‘Two Brothers’ by Hannie Rayson. We would love to see you in our audience! This is a compelling play about two brothers who find themselves on opposite sides of the political divide. When an Indonesian fishing boat packed with refugees goes down in the Indian Ocean, they are forced into deadly conflict. This play is recommended for mature audiences.

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

Where: Casey Drama Theatre

Cost: $5.00 tickets at the door.

P&C Meeting

Tuesday, 14 May 2019 2019 7.00PM

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 14 May 2019 at 7.00pm in the McCusker Boardroom in the Beasley Building. All welcome

IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN PLAYING NETBALL? 

Year 7 parents - Saturday netball at Matthew’s netball centre. 

“Wembley Netball Club are seeking players from Year 7 to join their Year 7/8 team for the upcoming season. For an information booklet and further registration details please email Kylie Underwood (Carine Senior High School) at undeky@amnet.net.au"

WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHALLENEGE YOUR CHILD DURING THE HOLIDAYS?

BRAINways Education, in conjunction with University of Western Australia, is pleased to offer the BRAINways Holiday Workshops for gifted and talented students of Perth.

When:  Tuesday, 23 April - Wednesday, 24 April 2019

Please access the links below for information on programs are being offered:

Brainways_Program_Information_levels_1_3.pdf

Brainways_Program_Information_levels_4_5.pdf

Brainways_Program_Information_levels_6_9.pdf

PLease note: All students of Perth Modern School can register without a nomination from a teacher. Enquiries regarding the registration process can be emailed to:

brainways.edu@gmail.com

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKSHOPS

Dolly Bhargava is a Speech Pathologist with a Masters in Special Education. She has 19 years of experience in providing positive, realistic and productive solutions to individuals with a range of disabilities in early childhood, school, family homes, prisons, accommodation and community settings. Behaviour Zen aims to systematically guide educators, parents and professionals to assess - prevent- manage challenging by using the evidenced based approach of Positive Behaviour Support to support individuals with Anxiety, Aggression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Please access the link below for further information and online courses:

Positive_Behaviour_Support_Workshop_Series_Welshpool_2019.pdf

Positive_Online_Support_Online_Courses.pdf

www.behaviourzen.com

FIND OUT EFFECTIVE WAYS TO DISPOSE OF YOUR WASTE 

Waste Watchers Workshops -  Registrations now open for April/May Workshops

Registrations for the Western Metropolitan Regional Council’s Waste Watchers Workshops are now open.  Available to residents in the western suburbs, the Waste Watchers Workshops replace the long-running Earth Carers Course. Workshops are designed to be short and engaging, offering both introductory and beyond-the-basics sessions to suit where you are on your war on waste. Please contact Hazel Hodgkins (Communications & Education Support Officer) for any queries hazel.hodgkins@wmrc.wa.gov.au

For workshop and booking details, please visit https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/news/waste-watchers-workshops-registration-now-open/

FREE EVENT - WA POLICE FORCE EXPO

The Western Australia Police Force would like to invite your students and their families to the WA Police Force Expo, to be held at the WA Police Academy, Joondalup.

WHEN: Saturday, 23 March 2019

TIME: 11.00am - 4.00pm

WHERE: WA Police Academy, 81 Lakeside Drive, Joondalup

Come see the WA Police Force on show, demonstrations and food stalls.

The Expo will provide an opportunity for members of the community, young and old, to get up close and personal with real-life demonstrations, interactive displays and the latest crime-fighting technology on show.

 Students will have an opportunity to:

• Engage with police officers and ask any questions they have about the WA Police Force.
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the agency’s business units, including Canine Section, Forensic Division, Mounted Section and the Tactical Response Group.
• Participate in interactive displays / exhibitions
• Gain a better understanding of the important role the WA Police Force plays in the community.

Please access the link below to view the flyer:

WA_Police_Force_Expo_Flyer.pdf

Visit www.police.wa.gov.au/Expo for more information

For further information contact the WA Police Force Corporate Communications team, at Corporate.Communications.Branch@police.wa.gov.au

APRIL 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 April holidays.

Please access the link below to view information on activities:

HoF_April_Holidays_Newsletter.pdf 

A CHANCE TO WORK ON SOME REVISION 

April School Holidays

Scholastic Excellence has been helping students for more than 10 years with highly effective small group tuition classes. We are organising Holiday Revision Classes to help students revise topics covered in Term 1 and to prepare them for the coming  Semester One Exam. Please contact Serena Wong for any questions: serena@scholasticexcellence.com.au 

Please access the link below for further information:

2019_Term_1_Holiday_Revision_flyer.pdf 

DO YOU HAVE A TALENT YOU WANT TO SHARE?

Multicultural Youth Talent Quest 2019 

When: Sunday, 22 September 2019

Where: Perth Modern School - Beasley Auditorium, Roberts Road, Subiaco.

Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm

The Western Australian Multicultural Association Inc. invites all students to join in this free event. This event will showcase talented Western Australian youth performing dances,music and songs from around the world.

Please access the link below for an expression of interest form which must be returned by Monday, 29 April 2019 to WAMA Inc Secretary:  secretary@wamainc.org.au