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Cecil Andrews College Term Volume 4, 2017 Term Principals Address Our students here at Cecil Andrews College have the most incredible opportunities in the Nation at the moment! After opening the first multi-million dollar, state of the art, world class STEM and Innovation Centre in February, students have an even greater advantage Students participating in the STEM Centre opening did their College proud, by showcasing the amazing range of programs we are now proud to offer Not only did the opening showcase STEM, but everything from dance recitals choreographed by our Head of Arts, Peter Fares; to students modelling Fermented Fashion pieces designed by Artist in Residence, Gary Cass; to our Home Economics students, led by Linda Little and Kendall Read, providing excellent service to our honoured guests on the day Through STEM, some of our hardworking students have been given the opportunity to represent our College interstate; with the Black Swans competing in Adelaide at the National 4x4 competition; and the Wilder Wolves competing in Sydney for the FIRST Robotics competition Robotics continues to grow and the Armadale Robotics Club is going from strength to strength The Little Lego League Team Hydrolicks FLL Team won the prestigious Gracious Professionalism Award at the Lego League Perth Regionals and was of out of 34 teams invited to Nationals in Sydney in December A huge achievement and a credit to the team's many supporters as well as our amazing and talented students I thank and acknowledge Mr Townley, our ICT Coordinator, for his technology leadership along with his team of staff, mentors and parents We have also seen the Black Swans mentor the next younger 4x4 team, who showed resilience and teamwork when competing recently in Sydney 39 Seville Drive, SEVILLE GROVE, WA, 6112 ADMINISTRATION: 9234 3400 STUDENT SERVICES: 9234 3401 CURRICULUM OFFICE: 9234 3408 EMAIL: CecilAndrews.Col@education.wa.edu.au Page Cecil Andrews College We had an incredible P- TECH launch of the first WA Pilot, with a Career Expo followed by a visit from the Federal Minister Simon Birmingham who has funded the model Our partnerships are with Austal Ships, Civmec, Thales, Datacom, HP and Deloitte Our partners provide a vast array of apprenticeships and career training, particularly in equipping our students with STEM skills for the future Western Power are keen to join us and will also be providing mentoring and training in the Science classrooms Acknowledgements and special thanks to Mr Morton, Deputy Principal; Mrs O'Donoghue, VET Coordinator and Asta Morton, our Industry Liaison Officer from Skilling Australia Foundation Mrs O'Donoghue was privileged to attend the graduation ceremony in the Armadale District Hall for the inaugural Armadale Aspire program that three of our students had been participating in over six weeks Congratulations to Lyka Vargas, Geeta Chand and Rechelle Wilkie, they have been amazing representatives for our school All of the students had to stand up and present about a different aspect of the six days Geeta and Lyka did an interpretive dance (along with talking) about the amazing Hot Chocolate available at the Armadale Hospital Rechelle led other students in a role play about what not to at a job interview As Rechelle commented, “we are definitely the most creative school!” Blue Moon Music Night, what a fabulous evening that was, the atmosphere was electric We are very lucky to have such talented students here at Cecil Andrews The students’ choreography in Around the World showed how talented, creative and original the Dance students are Everyone enjoyed the show I would like to congratulate the staff and students involved in the Dance Festival last term Mr Fares, with his team of Ms Underhill, Ms Humphries and Ms Magry have done a brilliant job of preparing the students to perform in a very professional manner Our whole school musical production of Grease was a major success The staff and students demonstrated talent, discipline and the capacity to work as a team as well as supporting each other The opening to the META Art and Design Awards at Gallery Central was held recently and Jodie Nelissen's paintings won an Award for Excellence! There were only three of these awards given and it was for the best artworks Last term the senior school AFL team played off against Corpus Christi College in the semi-final of the Redimed cup Kicking into a strong wind in the first half the boys found themselves down by a few goals at half time The start of the second half was pretty even between the two teams until the boys showed their resilience to kick the last four Volume 4, 2017 goals of the game to win by a goal The most impressive thing was that they played the whole game a player down and with no substitutes after having a few players pull out before the game The Senior School AFL team had their grand final against Churchlands SHS It was an arm wrestle the whole game but unfortunately Churchlands came away with a narrow nine point victory This is the closest the College has ever come to winning this competition and the boys should be extremely proud of their efforts Our boys played some of their best football all year and never gave up Having seen their development over the last five years, a large part of their success was due to the hard work of their Specialist AFL teachers over this time from Mr Ward and Mr Bruse English Teacher Ms Vearer and her students were finalists and runners up in the UN Association Global World Teacher Awards Ms Vearer and her class raised money to help re-build a school in Nepal after the earthquake in 2015, run under the auspices of the Education Earthquake Nepal The project was so successful that students raised $450 for the school in Nepal They are currently working on equipping the school with computers The IPS Review went very well and I wish to thank our school community for your valuable contribution and to those staff, parents and students who were interviewed Thank you to Councillor Colin Campbell the Chair of our Board along with our hard working Board members, and the P&C for their ongoing support We thank MLA Dr Tony Buti who is on our school board for his marvellous contribution to set up our own TV Station - Cecil's TV We are very excited due to the talent of students and the many events and projects worth filming! Last year our year 12 students gained 100% attainment, which is phenomenal and I particularly thank Mrs Jones the Dean of Senior School, Mr Jones the Deputy of Senior School, Ms O' Donoghue the VET Coordinator and all of the upper school teachers for their work in preparing the year 12s We had a magnificent presentation night in which our students did us proud I wish all of our school community a safe and relaxing holiday We want students to come back refreshed, and prepared to their best in 2018 Stella Jinman Principal Cecil Andrews College Page Page Cecil Andrews College Inside this issue: School Board Term Dates 2017/2018 Quantative Sciences Term 2017 Term 2018 Term 2018 VET 12 Start of Term for staff is the 29th of January 2018 End of Term for students is the 13th of April 2018 Technologies 14 End of Term for students is the 14th of December 2017 Start of Term for students is the 31st of January 2018 End of Term for staff is the 13th of April 2018 Clontarf 17 Follow the Dream 19 Girls Academy 21 The Arts 22 HPE 28 Presentation Evening 32 End of Term for staff is the 15th of December 2017 The Front Office will be open from the 25th of January 2018 Voluntary Contributions and School Charges The school relies heavily on payments to cover the cost of materials, services and facilities used by all students in each educational program Payment of the Voluntary Contributions is optional, however very beneficial School Charges, however, are compulsory, if you would like to know more about your current balance or are unable to pay the full amount due, we have a time payment option available, please see the front administration staff for more information Your continued support of the school allows us to provide all students with a wide range of learning opportunities and this is greatly appreciated Payment via EFTPOS (onsite), cash, cheque and direct debit into our bank account are all available payment options to you Cecil Andrews College bank details are: Cecil Andrews College BSB 633000 Acct 153500723 Ref Students Name (E.g.: JSmith Yr9) Please provide the students name for easy reference Volume 4, 2017 Absentees Just a reminder to all parents and guardians of Cecil Andrews College students that if your child is absent for any reason, the College attendance officers need to be notified The easiest ways to contact the College attendance officers is via phone at Student Services on 9497 0201 or on the 0408 099 112 MessageU and Skoolbag App Also a reminder that when collecting your child early for any reason, the process is made much easier if your child has a signed note from a parent or guardian explaining when and why your child needs to leave early This means your child will not be questioned by their classroom teacher as to why they are leaving, and the College attendance officers will have a record of their explained absence Breakfast Club The students are able to enjoy hot food, warm drink or fruit juice with fresh fruit for breakfast before beginning their class lessons every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7.30-8.40am They have the choice of ham and cheese toasties, baked bean or spaghetti jaffles, pancakes, sultana bread toasted, French toast or cereal if they prefer The students not only come to eat and drink but socialise with their friends and chat to the Chaplain also The number of students varies from 50 to getting up to the 80 mark each day It is a privilege to serve and encourage the beautiful young people who come to Cecil Andrews College and I really enjoy this part of my role as Chaplain in the school I would like to thank New Spring Church (formerly Kelmscott Church of Christ) for continuing to donate bread, fruit and at times, yoghurt and other items of the food used in the Breakfast Club each week If anyone would be interested in donating food items, the following would be really appreciated: Long life milk, eggs, sliced cheese, ham, tins baked beans and/or spaghetti, fruit juice, self-raising flour, fresh fruit or sliced bread Gael Varian - Chaplain Page Page Cecil Andrews College Lowes Uniform All uniform items are in store and available for purchase Lowes provides a range of services to assist you in selecting and buying the most appropriate items for your child Layby is available and can be exchanged next year if your child has a sudden growth spurt over the holiday season Take advantage of Lowes ongoing promotions, discount days and vouchers that are ongoing throughout the year and promoted in the enrolment packs You can keep up to date with all the offers from Lowes via there online store http://www.lowes.com.au/Schools-Online.aspx Lowes staff are more than happy to deal with any other uniform issues you may have Remember to use up your uniform allowance assistance if it is available to you and dont forget that gumtree or the quokka is a great way to sell your no longer needed uniform items Selections of uniform items are also on display in the front office at Cecil Andrews College Introducing… The School Board 2017 has been a pivotal year for our school community, with the launch of the STEM centre and associated programs, several high quality Performing Arts productions and the official launch of the Girl’s Academy Behind the scenes, there was an immense amount of work in preparing for the IPS review, the first major external audit of the effectiveness of the systems we put in place three years ago when the College transitioned to become an Independent Public School It is gratifying, but not a surprise, that the report that came from the review was glowing in its praise of what we, together, have achieved The Board draws on the strengths of many highly skilled individuals from the world of business, academia and politics and it has been my pleasure to chair meetings that are filled with energy and a passion for ensuring the best outcomes for our student body We will be putting out a call to serve for 2018 from the ranks of the parents in our College community; it is a rewarding way to be a part of the decision-making processes and it is critical that a variety of voices are represented If you are passionate about achieving the best for our College, please think about joining So, on behalf of your Board I wish you, and your families, the best for the upcoming holiday season It has been a year of challenges overcome, of records broken and, increasingly, of Cecil Andrews building on a growing reputation of being a leader in so many fields Colin Campbell College Board Chair Volume 4, 2017 Wayne Nurse I have lived in the Armadale region since 2003 when I met my wife Rowena, and our children have all attended schools in the region I am a Chartered Tax Advisor and operate my own Accountancy Practice in the local region I have also worked as a University Lecturer and I am also qualified as a High School Mathematics Teacher and as such I am very passionate about the education our children receive I believe Cecil Andrews College to be a wonderful educational institution and I am committed through my time on the School Board to provide my financial knowledge and otherwise to help the school continue to thrive and to promote the school as a beacon of inclusive educational outcomes for the local community I can be contacted via email at waynenurse@bigpond.com Dr Tony Buti MLA Tony is the member for Armadale in the Legislative Assembly of the Parliament of Western Australia, being first elected in December 2010 He is the current Chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Deputy Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Audit Tony graduated from Kelmscott Senior High School and has studied at the University of Western Australia, Australian National University, Oxford University and Yale University Tony has worked as a high school teacher, sports agent, lawyer, and legal academic; and has written books, articles and other publications on the Stolen Generations, British child migrants, human rights, disability discrimination, and sports law In addition to being a Member of Parliament, Tony is a Senior Honorary Fellow at the Law School, the University of Western Australia; and Adjunct Professor, Law School, Murdoch University Professor Peter C S Taylor Being a member of the Board enables me to contribute a professional educator’s perspective on the exciting curriculum innovations being introduced across the College I am interested in the development of integrated curricula that engage every student in meaningful learning and preparation for life and work In particular, I am keen to see the emergence of interdisciplinary teams that integrate existing innovations—project based learning, digital technologies, maker spaces—into mainstream curricula under the umbrella of STEAM education Page Page Cecil Andrews College Quantative Sciences Cecil Andrews College Tjuntjuntjara RCS Visit 17th - 23rd September 2017 In week 10 of the term school Term, 11 students and staff from Cecil Andrews College in Perth visited Tjuntjuntjara RCS for days of learning and sharing The Camp was a big success and of great benefit to staff and students involved from both schools Cecil Andrews College (CAC) in Seville Grove, Armadale, Perth WA and Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School (TRCS) have established an inter-school partnership The partnership began in late 2016 and focusses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Cultural Exchange CAC is a low Socio-Economic State High School (Years 7-12) with 660 students 20%of CAC students are indigenous of the visiting students are Nyoongar and Torres Strait Islander Many other students at CAC are from a variety of other migrant backgrounds The sharing of culture in diverse groups is an excellent opportunity for all students involved to develop their global citizenship The Week 10 STEM Camp hosted by TRCS was supported by the Tjuntjuntjara Community with transport (bus hire) and warm welcomes for the Perth Visitors from PTAC Staff and Community Members with visits to the Women’s Centre, CRC and a Community Inma (dance) in camp Some of the Perth students had never before camped out or visited Central Australia The visiting students and staff formed strong relationships and engaged in a variety of activities including building Lego Robots, Solar Powered Cars, woodworking, introduction to Aquaponics, RC Rock Climber Track Design, fine art, and music Students from both schools shared meals, sports activities and field trips to learn about Spinifex Culture, Plants, Animals and geology Professor of STEAM Education Peter Taylor EdFutures and DOEWA School Pathways program Coordinator Mrs Gail Manton accompanied the CAC group to enrich the Teacher Development aspect of the activities CAC is a Technologies Teacher Development School The school's partnership has a STEM development goal for both Volume 4, 2017 schools The partnership also targets Robotics, Coding and STEM Engineering through RC Vehicles The great strength of the school's partnership is the relationships formed between students and staff and ongoing integrated programs like Robotics, Engineering, and Science TRCS plans to visit Perth in November 2017 with a small group of students to participate in the FIRST Robotics Lego League State Tournament at Curtin University with CAC students Looking forward into 2018 the partnership will include a science project for shared learning, teacher development, and resource exchange The first meeting of the schools occurred in November 2016 when TRCS staff and students camped at CAC and participated in Steam Ahead at the Arcadia Landing Show in Perth CAC was coordinating Steam Ahead which provided STEM activities for 2000 visiting school children and the public at the International Arts Arcadia Event Arcadia is a giant fire-breathing spider built with from industrial waste housing laser, fire, dance, and music performances At the event, TRCS students met the crew backstage and engaged in activities in Arts, STEM and attended the Arcadia Youth Event TRCS also engaged in STEM and other classes at CAC, visited Scitech for a special event and a local Primary school TRCS combines it’s Perth visits with its collaboration with Notre Dame University Education Faculty Cecil Andrews College Student Tour of the “Inventors Hub” Facility Adding the R “Relevance” Factor into Education Cecil Andrews College is the Western Australia pilot P-Tech High School tasked with introducing STEM education to their students via their $5 million STEM Centre which was opened in 2017 http://cecilandrewscollege.wa.edu.au/curriculum/p-tech/ I have been working with five (5) year 11 Cecil Andrews College students, providing support on their Project Based Learning Subject using 3D printing and laser cutting tools to plan and produce their first project – a “Penguin” montage Page Page 10 Cecil Andrews College As part of their journey of discovery, the students and their teacher visited the premises of “The Inventors Hub” which is owned and pioneered by CEO Megan Gobey https://www.theinventorshub.com.au/ The Inventor’s Hub takes the inventor’s idea through to concept and product design, prototyping and manufacturing using 3D printing and laser cutting tools These tools are also available for hobbyists to create their own product The group was shown the laser cutter in action by cutting the components of a children’s Doodle toy which was then assembled Megan Gobey assembling the laser cut Doodle toy – Laser cutter in the RHS background The students observed how 2D laser cut shapes can be assembled into a 3D model Giraffe Spectacle Frame Dinosaur Laser cut model of a house – An exact replica which has been opened-up to show internal fittings Several laser-cut prototypes were displayed where functionality is tested, and models adjusted at low cost Page 32 Cecil Andrews College Presentation Evening and Anniversary Assembly Award Winners Anniversary Assembly Award Winners 19th October 2017 City of Armadale Scholarship Isabella Bulich-Western ECU Citizenship Award Kayla Roemer-Hanisch ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award Matthew Hannah Dr Tony Buti Award for Services to the Community Alec Roughton Cecil Rollo Andrews Award James Kearney Sir Charles and Lady Court Exemplar Award Jodie Nelissen Ken Willis Literacy Award Eliza Banks Principals Numeracy Award Wendell Villarama Melissa Northcott Count Me in Education Scholarship Bryce Powell Presentation Evening Award Winners 24th October 2017 Dux Jodie Nelissen Sports Person of the Year Bruno Faulkner Caltex Best All Rounder Award Bruno Faulkner ECU Personal Excellence Award Ruby Harrison P & C Encouragement Award Brooke Nordine Westcheme Award for Excellence in Vocational Elexis Heathwood Education and Training Donna Faragher MLC Leadership and Service Award Daniel Brimmer ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award Ian Abarca Indigenous Education Award Braiden Quartermaine Indigenous Education Award Shontae Quartermaine English ATAR 12 Jodie Nelissen Geography ATAR 12 Human Biology ATAR 12 Jodie Nelissen Jodie Nelissen Mathematics: Applications ATAR 12 Jodie Nelissen Visual Arts ATAR 12 Jodie Nelissen Applied Information Technology General 12 Dale Oakley English General 12 Dale Oakley Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & Technology Dale Oakley Career and Enterprise General 12 Rhianna Muir Drama ATAR 12 Rhianna Muir Volume 4, 2017 Page 33 Modern History ATAR 12 Rhianna Muir Physical Education Studies ATAR 12 Bruno Faulkner Certificate II in Business Ruby Harrison Certificate II Visual Arts Ruby Harrison Media Production and Analysis General 12 Brooke Nordine Engineering Studies General 12 Brendan Castle Mathematics: Essentials General 12 Brandan Castle Certificate II in Creative Industries Elexis Heathwood Dance ATAR 12 Alicia Witheridge Food Science and Technology General 12 Jennyvieve Enato Integrated Science General 12 Karley Lewis Physical Education Studies General 12 Ryan Harp Certificate II in Music Micheal Pearce Certificate II in Sport and Recreation Michael Millington Certificate II Skills for Work & Vocational Pathways Bradley Leonard ABCN Event Night Wednesday the 15th November, I attended the ABCN event night held at KPMG ABCN have provided us with three amazing mentoring programs this year being GOALS, Interview to Impress and FOCUS - Women in Leadership We were asked to have our Performing Arts students, Kadence Tahana, Steph Thompson and Michael Haigh perform for all the corporate guests on arrival They were spectacular as usual with many school principals trying to poach them, congratulations to these three students on a wonderful performance Thanks goes also to Mel Fowler for all her hard work with them prior to and on the night Our school was also one of four schools awarded a 10 year Partnership Appreciation certificate, this was an honour to receive on behalf of the school Page 34 Cecil Andrews College Saving the Disengaged As a teacher deeply involved with the plight of disengaged students (those rarely attending school, or attending but not participating) and having championed the need for this type of programme at Cecil Andrews College for some time I was very excited to take the opportunity this term to visit a number of schools in Victoria to which I had been invited to see what methods and strategies they are using Having been established much longer than anything in WA I was keen to hear what had and hadn’t worked for them with students similar to our own One of my first stops was to talk to the coordinator of the Hands On Learning Programme This is a unique programme in which two artisan-teachers (with great hands-on skills) work collaboratively with small groups of cross-age students on authentic building projects that provide a platform for students to engage, grow confidence and achieve success at school Students are engaged in projects that benefit the school or the community This support is delivered on one and two day a week programmes where engagement on HoL eventually leads to reintegration to mainstream school whilst developing important interpersonal skills along the way Interestingly accountants have costed the programme at a $12 return for every dollar of investment, the community gains and the programme is externally sponsored meaning it runs at no cost to the taxpayer! There are certainly plenty of worthy projects in Armadale Next stop was the Pavilion School, so called because it had its origins in a sports pavilion, it has since moved and is housed in several rooms within a formerly closed school which it shares with a local primary school What efficient use of formerly empty education department buildings rather than selling them off to developers Working with a unique structure of three person teams, teacher, youth worker and well-being officer for each group, students with a history of non-attendance stretching back years have reconnected with education The school is rightly proud of a student this year who has made it all the way to graduate aviation at the Victorian equivalent to ATAR, proving that with the right support any child can be saved Academic rigour is a hallmark of this programme The students were friendly and communicative and seemed to genuinely enjoy being there The school also has a unique weekly Volume 4, 2017 Page 35 programme supporting their staff who are frequently dealing with demanding students and stressful situations On the third day I visited the Sydney Road Community School; which is a state school Housed as it is in a former Methodist church and Sunday school complex it was easy to forget it is situated on one of the busiest roads in Victoria, which not only adds to its charm but helps with the student’s attention What it lacks in modern fixtures and maintenance it more than makes up with character and the acoustics in the church for the students engaged in music was something to be envied by regular schools Many of the programmes and activities have to extend into the community itself since facilities are unavailable on the grounds which have many benefits both in terms of community engagement and the development of self-management skills in he students Satellite delivery and engagement points in buildings elsewhere in the town extend the reach of the school and its programme Despite the nature of the students and their complex personal backgrounds there has not been a suspension in the last two years Sadly the church is selling the property to developers and the faculty will have to find a new home Thanks to the amazing links formed on this trip I am already in touch with other innovators across the state and saving my pennies for my next trip in 2018 Paul Marston RIPARS! Coordinator Page 36 Cecil Andrews College Volume 4, 2017 Page 37 Cecil Andrews College STARR Matrix Our self Our learning areas Our school grounds Our community Safe We wear correct school uniform We lock our skateboards and scooters at the bike rack We keep our sport equipment in our bags during class time Trustworthy We carry an out of class pass when out of the classroom We are honest with ourselves We keep passwords private Achieving We attend our timetabled classes We complete all work to the best of our ability We complete missed work We maintain good attendance at school Respectful We keep our mobile phones away unless instructed We keep headphones in our bag during class time We speak kindly to one another Resilient We take pride in ourselves We accept everyone’s differences We arrive on time We follow all teacher instructions We follow school guidelines when using technology We returned borrowed items to the owner We work cooperatively in groups We actively seek relevant and appropriate online resources We are ready to learn We set goals and meet deadlines We complete assessments on time We speak positively in class We value other students right to learn We use appropriate language at all times We ask for help when we need it We separate the task from the teacher We seek feedback to improve We stay on school grounds at all times We take all sporting equipment out to the oval We report anything we see that is unsafe We wear full school uniform on excursions We identify and report hazards We use school facilities appropriately We refrain from touching other people’s things We help other people We display pride in our school grounds We are positive role models We keep our school tidy and clean We value and respect school property We use manners We show patience when lining up at the canteen We talk and negotiate our problems We value other student’s opinions We only post pictures of people only with their permission We participate in community activities positively We meet and greet people politely We support and respect community members Page 38 Cecil Andrews College Student Parking Permit 2017 It is very exciting when your children finally get their licences and you are no longer a taxi service! However, please be aware that student parking on school grounds is a privilege and by permit only Students applying for a parking permit will first be required to show their drivers licence to the senior School Coordinator (to be photocopied) and will sit a short multiple choice test Once completed, they need to have parental approval Approval for passengers is also required by their parents/guardians Please note the following agreement: The Cecil Andrews Senior High School Parking Policy has been formulated in an attempt to provide equitable access to parking for both staff and students The policy is outlined below: Formal parking areas have been created as per attached map Parking is permitted only in those areas delineated with signs and fences All students’ cars are to be registered and issued with parking permits which are to be displayed at all times Students seen violating the conditions on the permit are to be banned from parking on school premises 1st Offence – Month 2nd Offence – Months 3rd Offence – Permanent ban The Senior School Co-ordinator will issue permits and maintain a register of offences Offences can be reported by any member of the staff or public who witness an offence The Senior School referral system will be used to deal with students who disregard this policy Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds in their vehicles between the hours of 8.40am and 2.50pm (1.35 pm on Thursdays) unless given specific permission by the Principal, a Deputy Principal or Senior School Co-Ordinator Students are not permitted to take passengers unless written parental and school permission has been obtained Regular passengers must be recorded on the parking permit Students are to travel on school grounds at a maximum of 8km per hour Volume 4, 2017 Page 39 Page 40 Cecil Andrews College Come to School Everyday! Why….…because school enables children to build on their knowledge and skills each day, each week and each year Why……because children can miss out on the basic skills and may experience difficulties later with their learning Why……because school helps children build confidence in areas such as communication, teamwork, organization and social skills Why……because going to school is a legal requirement and there are fines associated with this The law states all children from Pre Primary to Year 12 must attend school (or have an alternative educational or workplace arrangement) Under the law, you are responsible for making sure your child goes to school on ALL school days You must not keep your child away from school for minor reasons Don’t be soft on school attendance… because we want all children to be their best What the law says: Under Western Australian law (School Education Act 1999), parents must send their children to school unless: They are too unwell They have an infectious disease The principal is provided with a genuine and acceptable reason You must let the school know within three days why your child is not attending Under the law, schools must: Monitor attendance of students Follow up with parents and caregivers on student absences What happens when your child misses school without a valid reason? Your school will ask you for an explanation Your school will meet with you to discuss ongoing issues and plan a response A School Attendance Panel will be set up to review the steps taken and provide advice In some cases you might be fined Volume 4, 2017 Page 41 Support and help for families If your child is reluctant or refuses to go to school, or is missing school without you knowing, there is support and help available Contact your school or South Metropolitan Education Regional Office for information/assistance Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What should I if my child is unwell? A: Inform the school and provide a medical certificate if requested Q: What should I if my child refuses to go to school? A: Contact your school as soon as possible and the school will arrange advice/support Q: What should I if we are going on holiday during school time? A: Holidays during school time are detrimental to your child’s learning The Principal of your school will not consider this an approved absence Arrange your holidays during vacation periods Q: Can I take my child out of school for social occasions? A: No This is not considered reasonable You should arrange social occasions such as personal shopping trips and birthday celebrations out of school hours Q: Will my child be marked absent from school if he/she is doing a VET, Registered Training Organization program? A: No as long as this is part of the school program Attendance at these programs is also monitored Further Information & Support: Talk with our Student Services Team about your child’s attendance or any support you may need Contact number: 9497 0201 Absentee SMS: 0408 099 112 Skoolbag APP https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skoolbag.cashs&hl http://cecil-andrews-senior-high-school-skoolbag.appstor.io The Department of Education’s South Metropolitan Education Regional Office in Beaconsfield also has trained staff that will be able to provide relevant information and support Contact number: 9336 9563 A reminder that Cecil Andrews College has a zero tolerance policy to bullying, violence, and drugs Page 42 Cecil Andrews College Volume 4, 2017 Page 43 UNIFORMS School uniforms can be purchased from Lowes All uniform items are kept in stock and available for purchase Lowes provides a range of services to assist you in selecting and buying the most appropriate items for your child Layby and exchange options are available Take advantage of ongoing promotions at Lowes, discount days and vouchers You can keep up to d a t e w i t h a l l sp e c i a l o f f e r s f r om L o w e s v i a th e r e o n l i n e s t o r e : http://www.lowes.com.au/Schools-Online.aspx Lowes staff are more than happy to deal with any uniform requirements you may have Remember to use your uniform allowance assistance if it is available to you Selections of some uniform items are also on display in the front office School Uniform Committee Page 44 Cecil Andrews College Woodside Leeuwin Marine Career Scholarship Woodside has been a supporter of the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation for many years because of a shared ambition to play a positive role in the lives of young members of our community and to help them fulfil their opportunities and potential This Woodside Scholarship is aimed at young people aged 14-25, who reside in WA and are interested in a career in the marine environment or the maritime industry The scholarship covers up to $1,500, leaving $800 (minimum) to be covered by the applicant or other sponsors for the complete voyage fare of $2,300 The cost of transport to and from the ship is not included in the voyage/scholarship amount Prerequisites - applicants must: Be between the age of 14 – 25 years Have an interest in a career in the marine environment or the maritime industry Reside in Western Australia About the Leeuwin Youth Explorer Voyages Sail on the STS Leeuwin II, Western Australia’s very own tall ship, a unique threemasted 1850’s barquentine Surround yourself with active new friends, develop skills for the workplace & test your limits The STS Leeuwin II is a working ship, so during the voyage you will be part of a whole heap of hands-on activities Weather conditions, watch roster and ship positioning affects the schedule so there is never a dull moment Find out more at www.sailleeuwin.com WAAPA Summer School 2017/2018 This summer The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is again offering an exciting school holiday program for students in years to 12 The Summer School includes classes in dance, drama, acting, screen performance, music theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare For information about the fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au or 9370 6775 Volume 4, 2017 AdoptASchool Are you planning on visiting Bali soon…or you know anyone who is? AdoptASchool has lots of books which have been donated for our sister schools If you know of anyone who could take a few kilos of books to Bali, please contact Susan on 0402 914 521 or cromb@tpg.com.au The books will be collected from your accommodation by one of our volunteer coordinators Many thanks Kart World Promotion Bricks Kidz Armadale We would like to invite the students from your school to join our school holiday workshop All our programs are designed using STEM concepts; it is creative way to spend their break as they will have fun building and learning We have workshops in Armadale, Bedfordale, Harrisdale, Piara Waters, Atwell, Aubin Grove and Yangebup Full schedule is available on our website https://www.bricks4kidz.com.au/wa-armadale/program-events/schoolholiday-workshops-activities-lego-bricks/ We hope to see them in one of our workshops Page 45 Achieving Excellence Together Important Dates 2018 Term (31st January - 13th April) 5th March Labour Day Public Holiday 30th March - 3rd April Easter Long Weekend CECIL ANDREWS COLLEGE 39 Seville Drive SEVILLE GROVE WA 6112 Administration Front Office: 9234 3400 Student Services: 9234 3401 E-mail: CecilAndrews.Col@educati on.wa.edu.au Term (30th April - 29th June) 12st May - 25th May Year 10 Semester Examinations 28th May - 1st June Year 11 and 12 Semester Examinations 4th June WA Day Public Holiday Term (17th July - 21st September) 17th September - 21st September Year 12 Semester Examinations Term (8th October - 13th December) 12th November - 16th November Year 11 Semester Examinations 19th November - 23 November Year 10 Semester Examinations 26th November - 7th December Year 10 Work Experience We’re on the Web! cecilandrewscollege wa.edu.au