Dear Parent/Caregiver 

Thank you once again for your continued support as we manage COVID-19 cases as they arise in the school community. 

I wish to advise that free RAT tests for each student have now been delivered to the school.

These RATs will support our students to continue to attend school and will minimise disruption to their schooling. You will be able to test your child at home if they are feeling unwell. You can also use these RATs if your child is a close contact to enable them to test daily and continue to attend school, as long as they receive a negative result, remain asymptomatic, and wear a mask.

We will start handing out these RATs as follows:  

• Years 9, 11 and 12: Thursday, 12 May during Period 4.
• Years 8 and 10: Friday, 13 May during Advocacy.
• Year 7: Thursday, 19 May during Period 4.  

Tests are not be opened at school by students. Please note that RATs are labelled ‘Keep out of Reach of Children’ as a TGA requirement. As such, these RATs should not be opened by children and when used, must be either supervised or performed by an adult.  

If your child is away when the distribution happens, we will contact them to organise an alternative collection date.

What to do if your child becomes symptomatic

Your child should stay home and be tested for COVID-19. You should notify the school if your child tests positive for COVID-19. Refer to healthywa.wa.gov.au for information on close contact definition, testing and isolation requirements. 

Our new email address for all COVID-19 related information is: PerthModern.CovidSupport@education.wa.edu.au 

Thank you for your continued efforts in keeping our school COVID-19 safe. 

Mitchell Mackay

Principal

Perth Modern School 

This year's School Photo Day is Thursday, 17 March.

Students will receive the school photo order envelope two weeks prior to School Photo Day. 

Reminder to for stduents to look their best in correct school uniform and bring the personalised photo order envelope. 

For more details, pelase see flyer below:

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.

1. Email the Student Services absent line: perthmodern.absentees@education.wa.edu.au
2. SMS the Absentee number: 0409 109 784

When a student is absent, parents will receive an SMS attendance notification. Parents can either contact Student Services Absentee line (detail above) or click on the link within Compass, to provide details regarding your child’s absence from class.

We thank you for your assistance.  

There are some hold-ups occuring at the Kiss'n'Ride on Roberts Road. We understand that there are busy times for drop off, but we want to prevent traffic spilling out onto Roberts Road as it is a busy throroughfare. Consider other drop off areas in surrounding streets where your chilld can safely disembark and if you are in the Roberts Road car park please pull up to the left, be prompt and help keep the traffic flowing.

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
• Mask are 
• 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.

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.

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.

Thank you to parents who have paid the 2022 charges and contributions.

A reminder that the school finance office accepts payments for the 2022 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.

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 must also wear a mask. Please only attend the school if it is absolutely necessary to help us follow COVID-19 protocols. You will also be required to 'check in'. 

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 on the school campus. This is Education Department policy and is to protect student privacy and comfort.

We thank you for your co-operation. 

All students received their 2022 school diary in the first week of school offering some additional pages to the previous diary.

Please note the Parent Check Section which  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.

A reminder to parents claiming the Secondary Assistance (eligible cardholders), that the final date for applications to be accepted by the school is Thursday 8 April, 2022.

For parents who are yet to complete the 2022 application, and do not wish to come to the school, please contact the finance office and an application form can be sent to you.

A copy of the front and back of your concession card will need to be received by the school, together with your completed application form. (Late applications cannot be accepted). 

Perth Modern School's cafe, Food for Thought, provides an array of delicious and nutritious food for breakfast, recess and lunch. The 2022 cafe menu is published below. 

Parents are able to select and pay for their child's food through the Quickcliq. 

Please not that you are able to access Perth Modern School Information Updates on the Schoolzine App. Please see below for information on how to install the School Zine App:

 Apple Devices:

1. On your device, open the App Store.
2. Search the App Store for SZapp.
3. Download and Install SZapp.

 Android Devices:

1. On your device, open the Play Store.
2. Search the Play Store for SZapp.
3. Download and Install SZapp.

Find your School: Select Region: Asia Pacific, Search for and Select your school.

Register a user to add your school: Enter email and name, create password. 

Year 9 Improvisation Evening - Save The Date

Everyone is welcome to attend the Year 9 Imporvisation Evening on Friday, 25March at 7.00pm in the Agora. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. 

Year 9 Drama students are busy learning the skills and techniques of improvisation in preparation for the annual Year 9 Impro Evening, where the winning team is immortalised on the "TheatreSports" Shield.  Watch Mr Simkin and Mrs Floyd's classes battle it out as teams take the audience on a journey filled with laughter and misadventure. Watch this space as we design the event responding to Covid protocols to bring you an evening of entertainment not to be repeated!

Tickets are available to book:

www.trybooking.com/BXOOV

Future Problem Solving is a research-based, academic program that teaches problem solving strategies, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, and effective communication. The interdiscuplinary approach helps develop ethical leadership skills and provides a unique opportunity for students to learn and apply essential life skills in the 21st Century.

VENUE: AU13

TIME: Every Monday during lunch time

TEACHERS: Ms Diep and Ms Khetarpal

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: Irene Greenwood Future Learning 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.

Perth Modern School welcomes our new teaching staff for 2022:

STUDENT INFORMATION from SCSA (School Curriculum and Standards Authority)  

• Friday, 25 March 2022 is the final date for students to request a Year 12 WACE course change. Mrs Boyd in Student Services needs to check the WACE requirements for each student and process any course change requests prior to the SCSA deadline of Thursday, 31 March 2022. Students must ensure they have contacted Mrs Boyd before 25 March, because from 31 March 2022 students can only withdraw from a Year 12 course, they cannot add a course.  

• Thursday, 31 March 2022 is the final date for enrolment forms for Non-school candidate enrolment for ATAR Year 12 language courses. The SCSA form is to be completed by the person who wishes to enrol as a non-school candidate and proof of payment is required. Please note IT IS NOT A SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY TO SUBMIT THIS FORM to SCSA. Mrs Boyd in Student Services can authorise your form up until 28 March 2022. All Non-School Candidates are to read the non-school candidate general information section (pages 3 and 4) prior to completing this form. This is the link to the SCSA website for you to download and complete the Non-School Candidate form: https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/641578/Non-school_candidate_enrolment_form_2022.pdf . The completed form must be returned to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority with payment no later than Thursday, 31 March 2022. Late enrolments will not be accepted.
  

• Any Year 12 student undertaking Chinese: First Language, or French, German or Italian Background language examinations where the course is not offered by the school (excluding schools acting as a mentor school for a community language school), or Chinese or Japanese: Background Language, or Indonesian: First Language course examinations through Interstate Language offerings where the course is not offered by the school, must complete an Application to enrol in a WACE Language course before they submit the Non-school Candidate enrolment form 2022 by Thursday, 31 March 2022.

If students have any questions regarding undertaking a language as a non-school candidate, please email languagesenrolment@scsa.wa.edu.au

• The 2022 Year 12 ATAR course written examinations are scheduled from Monday, 31 October to Friday, 18 November 2022. The 2022 Year 12 ATAR course practical examinations are scheduled from Saturday, 24 September to Sunday, 16 October 2022. The 2022 Year 12 ATAR course examination timetables will be available on the Examination Timetables webpage of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website on Wednesday, 8 June 2022. No information regarding the date of specific written examinations is available prior to this date.
• Students are encouraged to login to their SCSA student portal as the school regularly uploads information to align with the SCSA deadlines. 2022 ATAR Course Enrolments should be available to view by the end of February.

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority recognises that individual students, under circumstances outlined in the special provisions policy, may need special external assessment arrangements to allow them to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understandings with certain courses. 

To be eligible for Special Examination Arrangements (SEA) for ATAR Year 12 courses, an application is made by the school to SCSA in discussion with the student and parents, and must be submitted to SCSA by Thursday, 31 March, 2022. The School deadline for application completion is Friday, 25 March, 2022.

If your child is completing a Year 12 ATAR course in 2022, and:

• has received SEA at school level / or believe they have a condition that requires SEA
• has a diagnosed specific learning disorder that requires SEA
• has a diagnosed medical condition that requires SEA or
• wishes to apply for SEA for the WACE exam

Please discuss with Mrs Reilly, asap, to discuss your application, email: Nicola.reilly@education.wa.edu.au tel: 9392 6857 

For further information or to download a ‘draft’ application form please go to SCSA Application for Special Examination Arrangements (scsa.wa.edu.au)

Some external competitions that may interest your child are listed below:

ATOM PHOTO COMPETITION

The ATOM Photo Comp provides Australian and New Zealand student and adult photographers with the opportunity to submit a series of three (3) photographs responding to a theme,‘Hope’.

Entries Close Friday, 22 April. 

How to enter:

• Take three original photographs that address the theme of ‘Hope’.
• Submit your three photos
• Write a short statement (up to 300 words) and submit it with your entry.

CYA HATCHLINGS COMPETITION

The CYA Hatchlings Free Competition is open to all writers and illustrators who are 8 – 18 years old (as of 3 April 2022) worldwide, who have not been published in book format within the section’s genres. Entries Close Sunday, 3 April. 

There are three categories to enter:

• Picture Book
• Chapter Book
• Writing for Adults

LITTLE STORIES, BIG IDEAS

Little stories, big ideas is a free, flash fiction competiton for Secondary Students. Entries must be 100 words or less and incorporate the current theme - "Responsibilities"

Entries close - Friday, 8 April

CLIMATE ACTION YOUTH DESIGN CHALLENGE

The Climate Action Youth Design Challenge is a free online design thinking challenge that empowers you to consider how you can take climate action. It empowers you to identify problems, reframe them as opportunities, develop a solution and create a prototype. This is a challenge you can do on your own or with a friend, team or family member. I You need to enter your idea by Friday, 17 June. 

CHEMISTRY AND ART COMPETITION

The Chemistry and Art Competition is a free competition for students to express their own ideas creatively. Students are asked to create a 2D image no greater than A4 size which depicts their thoughts about chemistry, chemists or the chemical industry.  

Entries close Sunday, 1 May.

Save The Children Summer Book Sale - UWA

Home and Family is the theme of this year's popular annual Save the Children Summer Sale held at Hackett Cafe, UWA. This sale is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on reading material at very low prices. As well as thousands of books for children from pre-school to teens, there is a large range of fiction for adults, food and cooking, DIY, hobbies, animals and education. 

The Sale takes place a the Hackett Cafe, University of Western Australia on Saturday, 19 February, 9am - 4pm and Sunday, 20 February, 9am - 2pm. Car parking is free in yellow or red bays. 

Bikelinc Australia

Bikelinc Australia is a free resource for bike owners to reduce the increase in stolen bikes in WA. 

Bikelinc is powered by Crime Stoppers and endorsed by the WA Police Force to reduce bike theft within the community. 

Master Classes are one hour tutorial sessions conducted once a week during the school term. Each week these classes reinforce and extend students’ understanding of the work they are currently studying at school.

Program commences Saturday, 12 February. Classes held at Christ Church Grammar Schoolare