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2018 Glen Forrest Campus

Parent Handbook

Welcome to the Glen Forrest Campus Selecting a school for your child’s education is an important decision. The friends made, sometimes on the first day, often stay with them for life. The friendships they make shape their views, influencing their actions and opinions. Parents need to look at the curriculum and beyond when deciding on a school. Schools are a network of relationships. It is the strength and nature of these relationships that creates the school culture. Relationships between students, relationships between staff, relationships between students and staff – all must be built on a foundation of mutual respect. Respect, tolerance and empathy for others are the cornerstones of the value system of Helena College. I hope that parents and students enjoy their time at Helena College. As with all things in life we derive greater gains when we become more involved. Each student should aim for excellence in all areas of the College programme. It is his or her duty to make the most of every opportunity to improve academically, socially and physically. I would encourage students to sample all of what is on offer at the College. Parents too, will gain a greater understanding of school practices and develop a deeper sense of belonging if they become involved in carnivals, productions and Parents’ & Friends’ events. As an organisation we welcome your thoughts and views. I would encourage all parents to closely monitor the progress of their sons and daughters as they move through the College, to give us feedback on the positives and the negatives. Constructive parent feedback assists the staff in improving the education for your child. Ian Lyons College Principal

WelcometotheGlenForrestCampus........................................................................1

HistoryoftheCollege.................................................................................................4

HelenaCollegeVisionMissionValues.........................................................................5

InternationalBaccalaureateMissionStatement.........................................................6

HelenaCollegeCouncilInc..........................................................................................7

GlenForrestCampusStaff2018..................................................................................8

Termdates2018........................................................................................................11

Contactprocedures...................................................................................................11

CollegeContactdetails..............................................................................................12

Feedbackandcomplaintsprocedure.........................................................................12

Curriculum................................................................................................................13

Curriculumin2018....................................................................................................14

Generalinformation(A-Z)..........................................................................................16Accounts...............................................................................................................................16Absences..............................................................................................................................16Ambulancerequests.............................................................................................................16Animalsoncampus..............................................................................................................16Annualgiving........................................................................................................................16Assemblies-values,cultureandwellbeingprogramme......................................................17AwardsNight........................................................................................................................17Behaviourmanagement.......................................................................................................17Bicycles.................................................................................................................................18Booksandstationery............................................................................................................18Boundariesduringschoolhours...........................................................................................18Busservices..........................................................................................................................18Bushfireresponse................................................................................................................18Calendar...............................................................................................................................19Camps...................................................................................................................................19Canteen................................................................................................................................19Casualdressdays.................................................................................................................19ChildProtectionProgramme................................................................................................20Communications..................................................................................................................20Counsellor............................................................................................................................20Diary.....................................................................................................................................20Dropoff/pickupzones.......................................................................................................20DukeofEdinburgh’sAward..................................................................................................21Extra-curricularactivities......................................................................................................21Familyholidaysintermtime................................................................................................22Hats......................................................................................................................................22Health...................................................................................................................................22HomeroomRepresentatives................................................................................................22Homework............................................................................................................................23HomeworkClub....................................................................................................................23Housesystem.......................................................................................................................23(Communicable)Infectiousdiseases....................................................................................23

InstrumentalDevelopmentProgramme(IDP).....................................................................23Insuranceof property.......................................................................................................23Library..................................................................................................................................24Lockers.................................................................................................................................24Lostproperty........................................................................................................................24Mediaconsent......................................................................................................................24Medication...........................................................................................................................24Mobilephonesandpersonaldevices...................................................................................25Newsletter............................................................................................................................25OrientationDays..................................................................................................................25Parentinformationevents 2018.........................................................................................26Pastoralcare.........................................................................................................................26PeerSupportProgramme.....................................................................................................26Photography/videoatCollegeevents................................................................................26Physicaleducation................................................................................................................26Policies..................................................................................................................................26Privacy..................................................................................................................................27ProtectiveBehaviours..........................................................................................................27Reflections............................................................................................................................27Reports.................................................................................................................................27Schooltimes.........................................................................................................................28SEQTA...................................................................................................................................28Sports...................................................................................................................................29Studentaccidentinsurance..................................................................................................29StudentCouncil....................................................................................................................29Studentillness......................................................................................................................30Studentinformationform....................................................................................................31Studentinvolvement............................................................................................................31Studentleadership...............................................................................................................31Studentoutlines...................................................................................................................31Uniform................................................................................................................................31Uniformshop........................................................................................................................32Useofsporting/Collegefacilities........................................................................................32VisitorstotheCollege..........................................................................................................32

Parents’andFriends’Association..............................................................................33

AppendixA–GlenForrestCampusExecutiveteam...................................................34

AppendixB–10ReasonsforIBMYP.........................................................................35

AppendixC–SustainableSchoolShop......................................................................36

AppendixD–LikeUsonFacebook............................................................................37

AppendixE–MapoftheCollege...............................................................................38

History of the College

Helena College Darlington Campus has a long history as an independent primary school in Western Australia. Archival records indicate that it commenced in 1888 as Perth Jones’ Preparatory School for Boys and was conducted for a time in Bishop’s House, Mount Street Perth, under the Principalship of Mrs Load-Jones.

After several site changes the school was relocated to McNeil Street, Cottesloe as Helena School until, during the war in 1941, the school was moved to Darlington. The name Helena was derived from the Princess Helena College in England which was attended by Jessica, one of Mrs Load-Jones’ daughters. From 1942-1972 Helena School was run by Misses Jane Ashbury and Mary Jones as an Anglican boarding school.

In 1972 Sally Herzfeld and her husband Tom, bought the school as a real ‘private’ school. When the Helena School Council formally took over the school’s governance in 1973 the school became a non-profit non-denominational day school. The Darlington site was bought from the Herzfelds.

As its first Principal, the Council appointed Mrs Allison (Sally) Herzfeld. Her successor in 1983 was Mr Brian Hassell. Mr David Harrison commenced as Principal in 1989 and Mrs Marie Barton was appointed in 2007. Current Head of Junior School, Mr Greg Miller, was appointed for the start of 2011.

With strong parental support and encouragement, a secondary campus was established on the 8.3 hectare site in Bilgoman Road, Glen Forrest.

The first class of 27 Year 8 students commenced at the College in 1988. Mrs Sally Herzfeld was appointed Coordinator for two years. In 1990 Helena School, with its primary and secondary campuses, officially became Helena College Junior School and Helena College Senior School and Mr John Allen-Williams was appointed as Foundation Principal. After 20 years of dedicated service to the College Mr Allen-Williams retired in 2010 and Mr Ian Lyons was appointed Principal in Term Four of that year.

In 2012 the Glen Forrest Campus was authorised as an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme World School and in 2015 the Darlington Campus became a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. In 2015 the two campuses were re-named as Helena College Darlington Campus and Glen Forrest Campus and Mr Ian Lyons was appointed Foundation Principal (K-12). In 2016 we welcomed the first intake of Year 6 students onto the Glen Forrest Campus. Throughout its long history Helena College has always focused on student-centered learning and whole person development, with staff, students and parents Bringing Out The Best Together (College motto).

Helena College Vision Mission Values

International Baccalaureate Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Helena College Council Inc. The College Council is responsible for the governance of the Darlington and Glen Forrest Campuses. Council members serve voluntarily and are selected for their expertise in finance, law, business management, education, information and communication technologies, marketing, facilities and infrastructure and a proven interest in Helena College. CollegeCouncil2018Chair TBA Deputy Chair Mr McKenzie Reed GradCertInvestigationsManagement,

GradCertCompliance, DipPublicSafety, CertIIIPolicing,

DipManagement, Prince2Practitioner Members Mrs Fiona Haynes BCom(Hons) Mr Nathan Johnston BSc (Environmental Science)

BSc (Population, Resources and Technology) Mr Rob Masetti BSc, GDipSci, MSc Mrs Lara Sappal BSocialWork; BAppliedSci; GradDipEd Ms Melissa Strutt BCom(Marketing and Commercial

Law);CertIV TAE Mr Colin Triscari BBus, CPA Ex-Officio Mr Ian Lyons Principal

DipCivEng, DipEd, MEd Mr Michael Papali Business Manager and Secretary to Council

BCom, GDipB (IS) Honorary Life Member of Council Mrs Sally Herzfeld TC Correspondence to Council should be submitted in writing to: The Secretary of Council Helena College Council PO Box 52 GLEN FORREST WA 6071 Email:[email protected]

Glen Forrest Campus Staff 2018 GLEN FORREST CAMPUS EXECUTIVE TEAM Principal Deputy Principal-Operations Deputy Principal-Curriculum Business Manager Director of Middle School Director of Upper School Director of Student Services

Mr Ian Lyons Mr Justin Pitt Mr Bob Simpson Mr Michael Papali Ms Cathy Light Mr Craig Hillman Ms Susan Boyett

DipCivEng, GDipEd, MEd BPHEd, GDipEd BA, DipEd, AGSM, Cert AOS BCom, GDipBus BEd(Hons) BA(Ed), GDipBus, GDipEd(Leadership) BPsych, DipEd

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Arts Mr Christian Hansen BEd, GDipEd Health & Physical Education Mr Joe Kendall BSc, BEd

Humanities Mr Ashley Hosken BA, GDipEd English Mrs Corrie Hellema BA, GDipEd Languages Mrs Danielle Horne BA, GDipEd, DipModLang Mathematics Mr Tim Hayward BComp&MathSc, GDipEd Science Mr Geoff Quinton BSc(Hons), PostGrad CertEd

Technology Mr Matt Zarb MEd(Leadership), GDipEd, BTh, DipMin, GDipEd

A-Z SUBJECTS

Business Studies Mrs Corrie Hellema BA, GDipEd and Vocational Education Mr Craig Hillman BA(Ed), DipBus, GDipEd (Leadership)

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Ms Tracey Wood BA(Ed)

Design & Engineering Mr Sam Davy BEd Drama Ms Thea O’Keeffe BEd, TESOL, CELTA Ms Tracey Wood BA(Ed) Computing Mr Jonathan Roberts BA, GDipEd, MICT, MEdu(ICT), CertIV

TAA,CertIIIDMT Mr Daniel Hortense BSc, GDipEd

Food Science Technology Mr Matt Zarb MEd (Leadership), BTh, DipEd,

DipTheology Ms Jenna Vermeltfoort CertIV Hospitality; BEd Food Science Technology Assistants Mrs Michelle Venters

Mrs Magdalena Chester Mrs

Humanities Mr Ashley Hosken BA, GDipEd Mr David Bannister BA, GDipEd, DipC&HMngt Mrs Antonia Goode BSc, GDipEd Mrs Heather Owen BCom, GDipEd Ms Diane Parker BA, GDipEd Mr Bob Simpson BA, GDipEd, AGSM, Cert AOS IB Support Ms Laura Wright BA(Ed/Eng)

Language and Literature Mrs Corrie Hellema BA, GDipEd Ms Cathy Light BEd (Hons) Ms Sarah Capponi BA, GDipEd Mr Steve Smith BA(Hons), CELT, DipEFL, GDipEd Mrs Chris Stachowicz BPsych, DipT Ms Mia van Kann BA, GDipEd Ms Laura Wright BA(Ed/Eng)

Languages Ms Danielle Horne Ms Beatrice Archambaud Ms Terry Daly Ms Nathalie Korfanty Mr Jeremy Snyder

BA, GDipEd, DipModLang BA, VPE, PGCE BA(Hons), GDipEd, BEd, TESOL BEd BA(Hons), GDipEd, TESOL Mathematics Mr Tim Hayward BComp & MathSc, GDipEd

Mr Warren Beckwith BSc, DipEd Ms Amy Bennett BSc, GDipEd

Ms Sarah Ferreira BSc, GDipEd Mr Shane Gray BSc, GDipEd, GDipMaths

Mrs Lyndsey Moffitt BE(Hons), BCom, GDipEd Ms Tracey Wood BA(Ed) Media and Film Mr Daniel Hortense BSc, GDipEd

Mrs Heather Owen BCom, GDipEd Music Mrs Helena Jeffrey BMus, GDipEd Ms Kirsten Watters BEd

Mrs Ruth Gallagher Music Administrator Outdoor Education Mr Robbie Myers Cert IV TAA Mr Matthew Wells B(OEd), DipEd Physical Education Mr Joe Kendall BSc, BEd and Health Mr Steven Emanuele BEd Mrs Belwyn Fairclough BSc, GDipEd Mr Justin Pitt BPHEd, GDipEd

Mr James Waterhouse

BA(Ed), BSci Science Mr Geoff Quinton BSc(Hons), PostGrad CertEd

Mrs Leanne Davy BSc, GDipEd Mr Derry Phipps DipT(Primary) Mr Deven Reddy BSc, HED, BEd(Hons) Ms Vanessa Reddy BSc, BEd(Hons) Ms Deanna Wright BSc, GDipEd

Visual Arts Mr Christian Hansen BA, GDipEd Ms Sandra-Lee Mackey

Mrs Louise Cook Mrs Louise Cook

MEd, BA(Hons), BEd, Cert IV Training & Assessment, CertMusSt, AssDipRecSt, GDipEd (Leadership), MEdLeadership BEd(Hons) CertArtDesStudies

Year 6 Team Leader Mrs Anne-Marie Lee BArts, GDipEd, MEdLeadership Year 6 Teachers Mr Iain Ford BA Mr Davidson Lloyd BA, MTeach, GCertLearnTech,

GDipEd (Leadership) Mr Derry Phipps DipT(Primary)

Academic Support Teacher Mrs Chris Stachowicz BPsych, DipT Academic Support Assistant Mrs Sarah Manassah CertIV EdAss

Laboratory Assistants Mrs Jenny Corbitt BSc Dr Judith Odgaard BA, GMVisArts, PhD Teacher-Librarian Ms Rebecca Murray BEd (TLib), BLaws(Hons) Library Officers Mrs Bronwyn Hogg Mrs Emma Kelly Mrs Renate Masetti Mrs Lucy Smith BA(Hons), GDip(InfLibSt)

Community Relations Manager Mrs Sherene Strahan BA, BEd, AssocDipBroadcasting Com Relations Officer/Publications Mrs Karen Lawson Com Relations Officer/Alumni Mrs Sue Wallace Archivist Mrs Lucy Smith BA(Hons), GDip(InfLibSt) Archives Officer Mrs Sue Wallace Registrar (K-Year 12) Ms Anne Kinsella Executive Assistant Mrs Lorelle Bannister Cert III EdAss, DipEventMan ICT Manager and Timetabler Mr Justin Hall BSc, CCNA, CNA, MACS, ACHDS ICT Operations Manager Mr Chris Jeffrey ICT Support Technician Mr Ben Johnson CertIII NetworkAdmin ICT Support Technician Mr Tom Belger Reception team Mrs Sandy Arthur (full-time) Mrs Ruth Gallagher (part-time) Mrs Bronwyn Hogg (part-time) Mrs Emma Kelly (part-time) Administration Support Mrs Helen White BSc, DipEd Risk and Compliance Officer Mrs Nyaree Blakeney GradDip HR Management, DipBus Canteen Manager Mrs Annette Bottrell Canteen Assistant Mrs Leanne Gooch Facilities Supervisor Mr Frank Finis Facilities Officer Mr John Ndreca Facilities Officer Ms Sue Crosse Permapleat Uniform Shop Manager Mrs Lara Shirley

Term dates 2018

2018

Start of term

End of term

Term One SUMMER UNIFORM

Wednesday, 31 January* * Year 11 camp commences Monday, 29 January

Friday, 13 April

Term Two WINTER UNIFORM

Monday, 30 April

Friday, 29 June

Term Three WINTER UNIFORM

Tuesday, 17 July

Friday, 21 September

Term Four SUMMER UNIFORM

Monday, 8 October

Thursday, 6 December Students conclude at 12.15pm Awards Night commences at 7.30pm with a pre-awards programme from 6.30pm

2018 Public Holidays Australia Day Friday, 26 January Labour Day Monday, 5 March Good Friday Friday, 30 March Easter Monday Monday, 2 April ANZAC Day holiday Tuesday, 25 April WA Day Monday, 4 June College calendars The College uses a web-based calendar, which parents can sync to their devices or access via the SEQTA Engage welcome page or the website. For further information on how to sync the College calendar to your device go to > http://www.helenacollege.wa.edu.au/communications/helena-calendars/

Contact procedures

Absence from school Telephone, SMS or email [email protected]

administration before 9.00am and send a signed note to the homeroom teacher upon return.

Administration staff will contact parents of absent students by phone or SMS by mid-morning (if the school has not been notified by a phone call or email).

Academic concerns - Specific subject teachers classes or courses Heads of Department Director of Middle School Director of Upper School College Counsellor Alumni (Old Helenians) Mrs Sue Wallace Archives Mrs Lucy Smith Business Manager Mr Michael Papali Canteen Mrs Annette Bottrell Careers counselling Mr Craig Hillman Community Relations Mrs Sherene Strahan Counsellor Ms Susan Boyett Enrolments (Years K-12) Ms Anne Kinsella Fees enquiries Ms Karen Adams Instrumental Development Programme Mrs Ruth Gallagher Late for school Signed and dated note to homeroom teacher and an

entry in the late book on arrival Library Ms Rebecca Murray Pastoral care Director of Student Services (College Counsellor)

Deputy Principal - Operations Director of Middle School Director of Upper School Homeroom teacher

Sport Mr Joe Kendall

Uniform Shop Uniforms Mrs Lara Shirley - phone/fax 9298 8720 email: [email protected]

ContactingteachersParents are welcome to contact teachers. Email addresses are available via the College website, http://www.helenacollege.wa.edu.au/contact-us/staff-glen-forrest/ or are available via SEQTA Engage. Parents may also use Direqt messaging via SEQTA. Alternatively, a message may be left at reception requesting a return telephone call or an appointment. Parents are requested not to request that messages be passed on to students through reception, except in an emergency.

College Contact details

Glen Forrest Campus Bilgoman Rd GLEN FORREST WA 6071 Postal address PO Box 52 GLEN FORREST WA 6071 T 9298 9100 F 9298 8616 E [email protected] College Principal Mr Ian Lyons [email protected] Darlington Campus Ryecroft Road DARLINGTON WA 6070 Postal Address PO Box 66 DARLINGTON WA 6070 T 9299 6626 F 9299 8320 E [email protected] Head of Junior School Mr Greg Miller [email protected]

Feedback and complaints procedure

Helena College's policy is to welcome suggestions and comments from parents and to act promptly, with as open communication as possible, on feedback and complaints. General feedback is best directed to the relevant staff or committees involved with the information. In the case of concerns or possible complaints please view the Disputes and Complaints Policy and flow charts (available on the College website > search Policies http://www.helenacollege.wa.edu.au/discover/policies-2/ or via SEQTA Engage > Documents > search Policies) to determine the most appropriate manner to communicate your concern. These documents refer to the process for complaints raised by students, parents or guardians. The aim is to provide a clear set of guidelines and reliable expectations. Anonymous complaints will not be addressed. It is the College's policy that complaints made must not rebound adversely on students, and, accordingly, complaints will be treated confidentially and information disseminated only when necessary. It is the intention of the College to work with parents in the best interests of the children and young people in our care. Each complaint made will be treated as an expression of genuine concern that needs a response unless it is specifically requested that no response be forwarded. Examples may include situations in which it is felt the College

• has done something wrong • has failed to do something it should have done • has acted unfairly, impolitely or ineffectively.

College policies are reviewed regularly. For further information on College policies please contact Ian Lyons, College Principal or Greg Miller, Head of Junior School.

Curriculum

StructureoftheschoolweekThe period times for each day are detailed below:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

HR 8.40-8.55 HR 8.40-8.55 HR 8.40-8.55 HR 8.40-8.55 VCW 8.40-9.10

P1 8.55-9.40 P1 8.55-9.40 P1 8.55-9.40 P1 8.55-9.40 P1 9.10-9.55

P2 9.40-10.25 P2 9.40-10.25 P2 9.40-10.25 P2 9.40-10.25 P2 9.55-10.40

R 10.25-10.45 R 10.25-10.45 R 10.25-10.45 R 10.25-10.45 R 10.40-11.00

P3 10.45-11.30 P3 10.45-11.25 P3 10.45-11.30 P3 10.45-11.30 P3 11.00-11.40

P4 11.30-12.15 P4 11.25-12.05 P4 11.25-12.05 P4 11.30-12.15 P4 11.40-12.20

P5 12:15-1:00 P5 12.05-12.45 P5 12.05-12.45 P5 12.15-1.00 P5 12.20-1.00

L 1.00-1.45 M/L 12.45-1.45 L 1.00-1.45 L 1.00-1.45 L 1.00-1.45

P6 1.45-2.30 P6 1.45-2.30 P6 1.45-2.30 P6 1.45-2.30 P6 1.45-2.30

P7 2.30-3.15 P7 2.30-3.15 P7 2.30-3.15 P7 2.30-3.15 P7 2.30-3.15

M 3.30-4.30 Staff meetings

Key: VCW = Values, culture and wellbeing assembly programme or extended homeroom period

HR = Homeroom and IB Approaches to Learning R = Recess L = Lunch M = Staff meeting M/L = Extended lunchtime, incorporating IB MYP personal project meetings

Curriculum in 2018

The IB MYP is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world.

The MYP is a five-year programme offered at Helena College from Years 6-10. The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for young adolescents.

The eight subject groups are: language acquisition

language and literature individuals and societies

sciences mathematics

arts physical and health education

design (technology)

MYP students also complete a personal project in Years 9-10, where they decide what they want to learn about, identify what they already know, discover what they will need to know to complete the project, and create a proposal or criteria for completing it.

The MYP aims to help students develop their personal understanding, their emerging sense of self and responsibility in their community. See Appendix B (page 34) for 10 Reasons IB MYP poster. [The text above is taken from the IB website > http://www.ibo.org/programmes/middle-years-programme/curriculum/]

Year6subjectsThe Year 6 curriculum is drawn from the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, with all students also participating in a library studies programme which includes wide reading literature extension and the development of information literacy skills. Students also have dedicated time to facilitate the development of fundamental computer skills, innovation and touch typing. Year7subjectsThe Year 7 curriculum is drawn from the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, with all students also participating in a library studies programme which includes wide reading, literature extension and the development of information literacy skills. Students also have dedicated time to facilitate the development of fundamental computer skills and touch typing. Year8subjectsThe Year 8 curriculum is drawn from the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. The intention is to provide breadth of study, with all students taking courses in arts, design, individuals and societies, language acquisition, language and literature, mathematics, physical and health education and sciences. Year9subjectsIn Year 9, students study a mix of subjects from the eight International Baccalaureate learning areas. The students also undertake the IB Middle Years Programme personal project, commencing in Semester Two. All Year 9 students undertake outdoor education. This prepares them for the preparatory hike during the year and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition in Year 10. Year10subjectsAs the first year of Upper School, Year 10 is structured to provide opportunities for students to apply recognised academic and personal strengths in a challenging environment that focuses them toward their course selection for Years 11-12. The College’s Vocational Education programme is specifically designed to help students understand career pathways so that they make appropriate choices for their future. In Year 10 2018, students study a wide-ranging curriculum across the eight subjects of the IB Middle Years Programme, and prepare for WACE courses in 2019. Years11-12coursesFor studies beyond Year 10, Helena College will have a distinct orientation to qualification for tertiary entrance in either the university or TAFE system. Years 11-12 students choose six courses. Each course chosen is studied for five periods per week. Five periods per week are also allocated for directed private study. Most s e n io r students will have opportunities within school for directed private study each day. Accordingly, Years 11-12 students are required to undertake studies responsibly and independently and endeavour to meet all deadlines for work requirements.

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General information (A-Z) Accounts The finance office is responsible for the management of all fees accounts. Any matters relating to tuition fees or the management of school payments should be directed to the finance office, located in administration. Administration is open during regular school hours and in the second week of term break holidays. For further enquiries telephone 9298 9100. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available. For account queries please email Finance Manager, Karen Adams, [email protected] Absences Please telephone, SMS 0447 100 167 or email [email protected] before 9am on the morning of a student absence. Administration staff will contact parents of absent students via SMS by mid-morning (if the school has not been notified by a phone call or email). A signed and dated hard copy note explaining the student’s absence should be provided to the homeroom teacher on the student’s return to school. Students who are absent for more than three days will need to provide a doctor's certificate attached to the note.

LatearrivalStudents arriving at school after the beginning of morning homeroom are required to report to administration and sign in.

EarlydepartureStudents who need to be withdrawn during school time must have a signed and dated explanatory note from a parent or guardian and are required to record their names and sign out prior to departure. For the safety of your son / daughter please collect and sign out your student from administration, not from the front of the College.

Ambulance requests In a first aid or medical emergency an ambulance will be called if it is deemed necessary. It is not always possible to contact parents before the ambulance is called but the student's health is the first priority. Animals on campus As a duty of care matter regarding the health and safety of all school community members, animals are not permitted on school grounds unless arrangements have been made with the classroom teacher (for example a news item). This includes the walking of dogs through the campus at drop off and pick up times. Please note, this does not apply to guide dogs for the visually impaired. Annual giving Each year parents are invited to support the Helena College library fund, the Helena College special education fund and/or the Helena College building fund. All donations over $2.00 to the College funds are fully tax deductible. 1. Donations to the Helena College library fund ensure that every student has access to the

most up-to-date library resources. 2. Donations to the Helena College building fund contribute towards the buildings and facilities

of the College. 3. Donations to the Helena College special education fund are used to provide resources to

enable the Darlington and Glen Forrest Campuses to offer extra support and assistance for those students who need it. This support could be in the provision of physical resources, teaching materials and new technologies to assist and/or extend individual learning.

The building, special education and library funds are three wonderful ways for members of our community to give additional practical support back to the College. Annual giving brochures are always available at reception for each campus and are also distributed to families each year in May, just prior to the end of the financial year. However, donations are welcome at any time. To donate to the funds, please complete the annual giving form and return to reception. A tax-deductible receipt will be forwarded to you once processed.

Your annual giving gift will have a lasting impact on the education of all students of Helena College - today, tomorrow and into the future. For further information regarding annual giving please contact the Community Relations Manager. Email [email protected] or phone 9298 9100 ext 117. Assemblies - values, culture and wellbeing programme Values, culture and wellbeing programme assemblies provide a wonderful opportunity for parents to observe students in a different context. The Directors of Middle and Upper School develop an assembly timetable with homerooms attending assembly on alternate Fridays, with an extended homeroom session the following week. There are several combined school assemblies during the year for Darlington and Glen Forrest Campus students and staff to celebrate and recognise Anzac Day and other important events. The dates for these c o m b i n e d assemblies will be published on the College calendars. Parents are most welcome to join us for assemblies. Years 6-12 assemblies and K-12 assemblies are held in the gymnasium with Middle or Upper School assemblies held in the performing arts centre or the amphitheatre. Please remember, assembly pictures and/or recordings are not to be uploaded to public forums (such as personal Facebook pages, YouTube or Twitter) as the footage will more than likely contain students other than your own student. Thank you for your support on this matter. [See also notes under photography / video] Awards Night The annual Awards Night is the final College function for the school year. The evening provides an opportunity for many of the students to present performances for families and also to review the major developments of the school year. Students who have excelled in academic and sporting achievement and/or effort are also recognised. All students (from Years 6-12) are expected to attend (wearing summer uniform) and to sit with their parents. Other immediate family members are also welcome. Awards Night 2018 will be held on Thursday, 6 December. Behaviour management The Student Discipline Policy is designed to promote a safe and positive learning community that promotes student wellbeing. Every member of the community has the right to learn and work in a place where they feel valued and safe. To ensure this, students have rights and responsibilities. Students are responsible for their own actions and are obliged to see that the rights of each person in the school are guaranteed.

RightsEach student has the right to learn without being disrupted by others. Each student has the right to be treated courteously and respectfully. Each student has a right to work in a safe environment. Each student has a right to feel proud of the College and themselves.

Responsibilities Students should not interfere with any other student's learning.

Students should treat all members of the College community with courtesy and respect. Students should not endanger others by word or action. Students should act in ways that help build a positive public image of the College.

The College believes that student behaviour is best managed in ways that promote restorative practices and are educative in nature. It aims to work collaboratively with parents to develop socially responsible young people who take responsibility for their actions. Corporal punishment is prohibited at Helena College. We also prohibit other degrading punishments, meaning any punishment which is incompatible with respect for human dignity, including corporal punishment and non-physical punishment which belittles, humiliates, denigrates, scapegoats, threatens, scares or ridicules a child. Parents will be contacted when there are serious or ongoing concerns about a student.

Bicycles Students who ride bikes to school must wear a helmet. Please provide a lock for a n y bike parked in school bike racks. Students should walk their bikes whilst on school grounds. Bikes parked on campus are at each rider’s own risk. Books and stationery Booklists are distributed to Year 10 and Year 11 students in September as the new Years 11- 12 courses commence in week three of Term Four. Booklists for the following year's Years 7-10 are named and handed to the students mid Term Four. Future Year 7 students are issued booklists in their orientation package. Year 6 students will receive all their stationery and book requirements from their teachers as the need arises. These include diaries, headphones for their laptops, writing implements, scientific calculator, exercise books, document wallets etc. Spare copies of booklists are available at the College (Please enquire at reception) or can be downloaded from SEQTA Engage > Documents > search booklists. Parent concerns or queries regarding booklists should be directed to Mrs Helen White via email [email protected] The College book and stationery supplier is Campion, 7 Oxleigh Drive MALAGA 6090. Phone (08) 6240 2799. For ordering, collection and purchasing details please see the instructions on the front of the booklists. Please note: No orders can be accepted at the College. See also Appendix C (page 35) for information on the Sustainable School Shop for buying and selling secondhand uniforms and textbooks. The P&F has funded an annual subscription for this service for parents. Boundaries during school hours Students are expected to stay within the bounds of the vehicle access roads and oval during school hours unless under the direction of a teacher. Students are not to leave the College grounds during school hours without permission from the Deputy Principal- Operations or appropriate Director, usually in response to parent authorisation. Bus services Contract bus services operate to collect and deliver students to and from both campuses. They service the school catchment areas including Kalamunda, Lesmurdie, Darlington, Midland, Parkerville, Swan View, Mundaring, Gidgegannup and surrounding areas. An application form to use College buses is available from administration (as well as available via SEQTA Engage > Documents > search Buses) and should be completed and returned to administration before the first journey. Payment is by single journey tokens that are handed to the driver at the start of each journey. Students and parents can purchase tokens ($5 each) from administration using cash, EFPTOS or credit card. Discounts are offered for purchases of 50, 100 or 200 tokens at a time. If the bus use noted on the Bus Use Form varies, or if the service is no longer required, please notify administration by phone or email. Bush fire response The Glen Forrest Campus has a well-developed policy and procedure for responding to a bush fire or bush fire threat. Parents need to be aware of the following aspects of that policy. If a Catastrophic Fire Weather Warning (CFWW) is declared, with sufficient warning, parents will be informed that the school will be closed until the warning is downgraded. Parents will be contacted (through one or more of the following forms of communication – SMS, telephone, post on College Facebook page, website or via email) to inform them of when the school will be closed. Parents should not return their children to the school until a notification is received to say that it is safe to do so. It is extremely important to ensure that the school has up to date contact details for parents. If the Catastrophic Fire Weather Warning is declared with insufficient time for us to pre- emptively close the school the College will employ the policy and procedures for responding to a bushfire threat. In this instance, the school will remain open and parents will not be contacted. We ask that parents do not attempt to telephone the school (with regard to the CFWW) as this may hinder our ability to communicate with the appropriate emergency services.

In the serious event that a fire is approaching the Glen Forrest Campus the gymnasium is our sa fe r bu i ld ing . Please do not attempt to come to the school to collect your student unless asked to do so by the school. In the event of such an emergency, the school will contact radio station ABC 720 and ask that parents tune in for regular updates. Students will be safer in the gymnasium than on the roads and the less traffic there is to get in the way of emergency services the safer your student will be. Evacuating/exiting from the gymnasium would occur only under the direction/direct instruction from the appropriate emergency services and this information will be communicated to parents as soon as is practicable. Please rest assured that the safety of our students is our first priority. Calendar The College uses a Google calendar, which parents can sync to their devices or access via SEQTA or the website. For information on how to sync the College calendar to your device go to >http://www.helenacollege.wa.edu.au/communications/helena-calendars/ Details of important school events are communicated to parents via each newsletter and the What’s On email which is distributed to parents every Friday. Keep a note of important dates and events, as parental involvement is often a feature of our functions. Term dates are listed at the front of this parent handbook. Camps Camps are an essential and integral part of the Helena College curriculum. All students are expected to attend the year camp/s unless a medical condition prohibits their participation in the activities. Parents are required to submit the HC Absence From Camp / Excursion form which is available via SEQTA Engage > Documents > Policies. Please attach a medical certificate to support a request for absence from a College camp for medical reasons. The Year 12 Rottnest Retreat and other specialist camps (eg languages, politics and law, music, ski trip etc) are optional. All other camps are curriculum related and are compulsory for all students. Canteen The College canteen is run by a manager and an assistant and can only operate every day with the help of p a re n t volunteers. Menus and c u r re n t price lists are available on the College website, via SEQTA Engage > Documents > search Canteen or in person from the canteen staff. Updates are included in the newsletters. The canteen menu is varied throughout the year according to season. Casual dress days Casual dress days are a method of fundraising for worthy causes. In order to maintain safety on these days, students must wear adequate casual clothing that will protect them whilst in school. Please note:

• Normal jewellery and hair restrictions apply • Closed shoes must be worn – no thongs, open sandals or high wedge/stiletto shoes • Students must have their midriffs, stomachs and lower backs covered (whilst standing and

sitting) • Skirts and shorts should be no shorter than mid-thigh length • No inappropriate, provocative or revealing clothing should be worn • Normal physical and outdoor education uniform must be worn

Note: Even on casual dress days, all students are expected to wear a hat in Terms One and Four for physical education lessons, sporting activities, excursions and during recess and lunchtime activities in the sun. See Uniform Policy and Sun Smart Policy. Any student who fails to comply with the casual dress day standards will be sent toadministrationwhere they will wait until adequate replacement clothes or shoes can besuppliedfromhome.

Child Protection Programme Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Setting the tone for the College’s entire Child Protection Programme is our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. This Statement is designed to be Helena College’s public statement of commitment to the protection of children from abuse and grooming and a demonstration of the College’s leaders’ commitment to champion child safety in all College environments. Statement of Commitment (extract) Helena College is committed to providing education and care to children and young people to assist them to develop into high-achieving, supported students, positively connected to each other and to the communities in which they live and which they will serve. The College is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and grooming by implementing robust policies and procedures to deter abuse and grooming and facilitate detection and reporting at the College.

At Helena College, we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and grooming. The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and to maintain safe and supportive College physical and online environments for all children and young people. If you have any child protection concerns please contact our Glen Forrest Campus Child Protection Officers:

Ms Susan Boyett Mr Justin Pitt College Counsellor Deputy Principal – Operations [email protected] [email protected] Communications We endeavour to provide excellent communication to parents. Communications to parents may be via email, newsletters, website, College Facebook page and/or SEQTA Engage > Documents. If you have a query about communication please contact Community Relations team. ContactdetailsforparentsParents need to keep family contact details up to date at all times. Please advise administration if your address, phone number, mobile number, emergency contacts, or custody arrangements change, so they can be promptly updated on the College database. Counsellor Students or parents may consult the College counsellor about a variety of concerns including personal or family issues, social difficulties, learning or motivation problems. Appointments may be made by telephone, by leaving a message at administration or by email to [email protected]. The College counsellor is a registered psychologist and is able to conduct psychometric assessments when/as required. Diary Students are encouraged to maintain an electronic diary on their laptops. SEQTA Learn is able to be used for a record of homework and assignments etc. Students may use a hard copy diary if preferred. Drop off / pick up zones For the benefit of new parents, and as a reminder to all parents, the school main entrance driveway operates as a one-way flow but becomes two-way once entering through the gateway towards administration and the Year 6 car parking area. The speed limit on campus grounds is 10kph.

Year 6 car park option If you have older siblings please drop them off FIRST in the main entry drop-off zone, before proceeding past administration to the rear carpark area near the Year 6 facilities. Years 6-12 Parents driving into the campus main entry may use the quick drop-off bay and then carry on to exit onto Bilgoman Road.

Please do not park on either side of Bilgoman Road – except in the marked parking lane. The reason for this is that there is a danger to our students as they then have to walk across the pick up zone, between parked cars, and negotiate two lanes of traffic to their waiting parents. Also, please take care not to obstruct driveways of neighbouring properties along Bilgoman and adjoining streets. Parents are reminded that classes finish at 3.15pm. Please note that students need 5-10 minutes to access lockers before being ready for collection. Please arrange for pick up after 3.25pm. Make a specific time with your student eg 3.25pm or 3.30pm. Early arrival may result in unnecessary blocking which can result in delays for everyone. Dropoff/pickupzoneatthefrontoftheschoolParents please note the drop off / pick up zone at the front of the school. There are now clearly defined bays for parent to use. Please progress to the end bay first, rather than stopping close to the steps. PickupintheafternoonDrive in via the entry and advance to the furthest pick up bay. Wait a fe w minutes only to see whether your student is there for collection. If not, move on. Exit and turn left into Bilgoman Road. Loop around via Marnie Rd or (next right (Gostelow) via McGlew Rd and William Street to approach the entry again from the south. Then left turn into the pick up zone. Hopefully your student will then be there waiting for collection. Thank you to all parents for your support with making the process as safe as possible for our students. Teachers on after school duty have been asked to request parents to please move on, if they are in vehicles that are parked and holding up traffic flow. Your cooperation would be appreciated. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award All Year 9 students have the opportunity to enrol in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and undertake community service, recreation and skill development activities. They will also participate in expeditions during Years 9-10 towards achieving the Bronze award level. Students in Years 11-12 are encouraged to progress to the Silver award level. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, completed by students before the end of Year 12, counts as an endorsed unit that will be included in the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) issued at the end of Year 12. Extra-curricular activities Extra-curricular clubs and courses are run when there is a demand and an instructor or facilitator can be found. Fees may need to be charged to cover the cost of the leader, materials and rent for the use of College facilities. See College website for details of the Extra-curricular activities > http://www.helenacollege.wa.edu.au/co-curricular/ Facebook We encourage all parents who use Facebook to Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with events, news, announcements, student achievements and photos. The College Facebook page is > www.facebook.com/HelenaCollegePerth/

With the introduction of the Australian Privacy Principles (2014), Helena College has worked hard to ensure that the College meets best practice in regards to use of our students' images in media and communication. All families sign an enrolment agreement that includes media consent for Use of Images for College communications and promotion of the College; however, with the introduction of a College Facebook page as a central and popular form of communication, we need to have clear permission from all families for use of images on social media. See Media Consent.

Student images will always reflect the College values and may be posted on the College Facebook page for College events including, but not limited to, camps, carnivals, excursions, assemblies, social events, College cultural events, including but not limited to, College productions, concerts and performances, academic competitions, leadership activities, sporting events (in particular Inter-house and Inter-school sports teams) and other student achievements.

For individual images of Glen Forrest Campus students, full names may be used.

For full Facebook Guidelines please see under Notes on our Facebook page >https://www.facebook.com/HelenaCollegePerth/notes/

Thank you for your support in meeting our privacy requirements whilst supporting our online communications. If you have any queries, please email:

Sherene Strahan, Community Relations Manager, [email protected]

Family holidays in term time

Hats All students are expected to wear College hats in Terms One and Four for physical education lessons, sporting activities, excursions and during recess and lunchtime activities in the sun. See Uniform Policy and Sun Smart Policy. Health Prescription medication must be submitted to administration and collected from there at the appropriate time for medication. Parents need to update changes to student health information promptly to ensure records are correct. Studentsarenotpermittedtopossessorconsumealcoholicdrinks,cigarettesorprohibiteddrugs at College, or at any associated activities of the College such ascamps,socialsandsportsfunctions.Aninfringementofthisrulewillplacea student’senrolmentinjeopardy.Helena College is a smoke free zone. Smoking is prohibited on the College grounds. Homeroom Representatives The Homeroom Representative takes an active role in leading Homeroom activities. The Homeroom Representative is a positive role model for others to follow. Each Homeroom will have an elected Homeroom Representative. Students can nominate themselves and there can be a secret ballot for the position. The term for Homeroom Representative can be for either a semester or for the year. Elections are held in week 2 of Term One.

Under the Education Act students are required to be at school during term time. To ensure continuous teaching and learning, family holidays during term time are strongly discouraged and parents are requested to arrange family holidays in school holiday breaks. The College is not obliged to provide learning programmes, nor catch-up work when a student is absent, except in the case of illness. Apart from emergencies, written notification requesting leave during term time for students should be addressed to the Principal at least three-four weeks prior to the leave. Please use the form included in the College Attendance Policy ie Student Absence from School for Family Holiday Reasons. The policy and form are available for download via the College website (search policies) and via SEQTA Engage (search policies). We appreciate your support in helping us maintain the continuity of your child’s education.

Homework In Year 6 homework will be given at an age appropriate level, working to establish a regular homework pattern by the end of the year. By Year 7 a pattern of weekly homework is established. In Years 7-10 it is expected that students will learn to work without supervision for one and a half to two hours each weekday evening. By Year 11, two and a half hours each weekday evening should provide a guide for an average student undertaking a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) programme. Study time, including review and revision, is important as well as set homework. See Homework Guidelines Years 6-12 on SEQTA Engage > Documents > search policies or on the College website policies page. Homework Club The Homework Club provides an opportunity for students to access assistance after school in a supportive environment. Teachers and mentors are available and students are encouraged to work together and support each other in their learning. Days and times may be updated early in 2018. When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3.30pm-4.30pm

and Friday 3.30pm-4.00pm Where: Library 2Who: All students in Years 6-12 Cost: No charge It is not compulsory for students to attend every week, but once students sign up for the day, they will be expected to stay for the hour, unless a signed note from parents or guardians is presented. The teachers keep records of each session, identifying who has attended and the nature of the work, along with any relevant comments. The Homework Club teachers will liaise with relevant teachers of students regarding any concerns that are identified in the Homework Club. House system House spirit is strong at the Glen Forrest Campus. Students are placed in either Cardan (red; racehorse goanna), Kiara (yellow; sulphur crested cockatoo) or Waughul (green; rainbow serpent). The Houses are named after local fauna, with the names derived from the Aboriginal Noongar language. Students from Year 7 upwards are allocated to a homeroom that is aligned with their House. This alignment to Houses will roll up until all homerooms are in House groups. This is to promote House spirit and to further strengthen the students’ overall sense of identity and community. The House t-shirt is a compulsory uniform item that should be worn for a variety of inter- house activities that are held during the year such as swimming, athletics and cross-country carnivals. The House t-shirt may also be worn during physical education lessons. House Captains In 2018 there will be six House Captains, Year 12 students elected to leadership positions to act as mentors to younger students in their House. These student leaders will play a key role during House events and carnivals (at both Glen Forrest and Darlington Campus) to promote House spirit, inclusivity and participation. Elected House Captains are supported by Head of Department – Health & Physical Education to develop their leadership skills. (Communicable) Infectious diseases In the case of all infectious diseases students must be excluded from school. Please advise administration of all instances of infectious diseases affecting your son/daughter. Students may only return to school when they are no longer infectious. Instrumental Development Programme (IDP) If you have any queries regarding the music instrumental development programme, timetables or wish to change a tutorial time please email Ruth Gallagher, Instrumental Development Programme Coordinator via [email protected] Insurance of property Parents are reminded that the school's property insurance only covers capital items purchased by the school. Privately owned property brought to school by parents or children is not covered.

Library The library is open for both students and parents 8.30am- 4.30pm daily. It is closed on Fridays at recess. Parents are most welcome to borrow library resources. Please see the library staff for assistance to register as a borrower. Lockers Lockers are provided for all students in Years 7-12. Students in Year 6 have a pigeonhole in their classroom to store their books and laptop, plus a hanging rack outside for backpacks. Students in Years 7-12 are provided with a combination lock on enrolment to secure their laptop and bag in their locker. Students are responsible for providing replacement locks, which can be purchased from administration. For security purposes, locker combinations should not be given to other students. Lost property Enquiries regarding lost property should be directed to administration. Named items are returned to their owner. It is important that all items brought to the College are named, including shoes and socks. Property not claimed by the end of the year is either recycled or donated to charity. Media consent During any school year, photographs, audio, digital or video images may be taken of your child. These may be used in College publications and promotions, including newsletters, classroom displays, the College yearbook Reflections, College website, College Facebook page and any new technologies and for our College archives collection.

The permissions given by parents via the media consent form will remain in place until the student leaves Helena College or until we are advised, in writing, of any changes you wish to make. To change your media consent in the future, please send a letter or email to the College Registrar (and a copy to the Community Relations Department) giving specific details of the changes you wish to make.

Parents should be aware that it is not possible to exempt the image of any student from Reflections as it includes photos from a variety of sources, including professional photos of homeroom groups, music ensembles, sports teams and groups. The College newsletter is password protected for members of our community only.

Medication Some students will have a need to access medication during school hours on a regular basis for medical conditions (for further information, please see below).

• MinoranalgesicsAnalgesics (eg paracetamol) can have undesirable side effects. They are not administered to students without the parent/guardian’s instruction indicated on the student information form. Occasions may arise where consent may need to be obtained by a phone call to parents or family emergency contacts.

• Prescribedmedication

All prescribed medication may be handed in to administration for safe keeping and must be accompanied by a completed student medication request / record form, advising specific details of the dosage required and the time to be administered by first aid staff.

• Emergencyactionplans

An emergency action plan must be developed for students with medical conditions, after consultation with the Student Services team and parents/guardians. Parents are required to notify the school of students with special medical conditions, including the health information pertaining to the management of anaphylaxis and asthma. Please note, parents must notify the College of special requirements for students who have severe asthma.

All school activities, including excursions and camps, make provision for an emergency action plan. Emergency action plans will be revised and updated annually, or more often if necessary as directed by parents, with written instructions. Please note: with regard to anaphylaxis management, Helena College is NOT a nut free school. Parents are also required to supply the College with a current action plan (no more than 12 months old), signed by their doctor, with an up-to-date Epipen and/or other medication prescribed for their student. Parents are also responsible for replacing expired and used Epipens/ medication.

Mobile phones and personal devices Mobile phones are important resources for many families. Students are required to keep mobile phones switched off or secured in their lockers between 8.40am-3.15pm. The responsibility for the security of mobile telephones, personal music devices and other valuables brought to school is solely with the student. Ensure that the student has and uses a combination lock on his/her locker. Please view the Mobile Phones (Student Use Of) Policy on the College website or SEQTA Engage > Documents > search policies. Newsletter The College newsletter, The Helenian, is published three times per term (Friday of weeks 2, 6 and final week of term) for the Helena College community. See calendar for newsletter publication dates. The newsletters are password protected for our community and is changed each year. In 2018 the password is 18HELENA. The password is included in the What’s On email to parents whenever a newsletter is published. Archived newsletters are also available on the newsletter website. The web address for The Helenian, is https://helenacollege.wa.edu.au/newsletter/ CommunitycontributionstothenewsletterNewsletters are compiled by the Community Relations department and include contributions from the College Principal, Head of Junior School, as well as other staff, students and parents.

Parents are invited to let us know about student achievements by emailing details and photos to [email protected]. We may also post student achievements on our College Facebook page. There is also a community notices section for parents, clubs and organisations to advertise events and notices for the hills community.

The deadline for all contributions is 4pm Friday of the week preceding each newsletter. If you have any questions about the newsletter please contact the Community Relations Department. Orientation Days As part of the transition for all new students entering the Glen Forrest Campus orientation days are held in Term Four for students to familiarise themselves with the campus and to meet and mix with new students from other schools. The students are given an opportunity to spend time together, carry out various learning experiences and ask questions about the school.

Parent information events 2018 (Note dates, times and venues may change - please keep up to date via the College Calendar) Wednesday, 31 January Year 12 parent information evening Friday, 9 February Year 6 meet the teachers afternoon Monday, 12 February Music information evening Thursday, 15 February SEQTA and IB MYP information evening for new parents Thursday, 15 March Laptop evening for new parents Thursday, 14 June Year 11 making sense of results evening Parent – teacher interviews 2018 See dates below for parent teacher interviews. Details of how to make appointments will be given closer to the dates. Parents are welcome to make an appointment at any time if they are concerned about an aspect of their son’s/daughter’s education. The College telephone number is 9298 9100. Thursday, 8 March Year 12 parent/teacher interviews - after school/evening, gym Wednesday, 14 March Year 11 parent/teacher interviews - after school/evening, gym Thursday, 31 May Year 10 parent/student information evening Wednesday, 26 April Years 6-9 parent/teacher interviews 8.30am - 6.00pm, gym and Year 6 rooms Pastoral care Pastoral care and behaviour management are linked and all staff are responsible for effective care of a student. The first point of contact for pastoral care issues regarding a student’s general welfare and progress is the homeroom teacher, followed by the Director of Middle or Upper School and/or Deputy Principal-Operations as appropriate. Specialist guidance and support is also available from the College Counsellor. The Principal exercises overall responsibility for the welfare and progress of the College community and will also become involved in a pastoral matter if a student’s continued enrolment at the College is in question. Peer Support Programme Year 9 students are invited to apply to be trained as peer support leaders at a two-day camp held in Term Four. Selected students facilitate the peer support activities with the incoming Years 6-7 students the following year. The purpose of peer support is to support the transition of the new students into the Glen Forrest Campus. Photography / video at College events The College understands that parents and guardians attending events may want to take photographs or video of their child. Please respect that other families may not want their child's image taken so please refrain from taking photographs of other students. The Australian Privacy Principles, which underpin the College's Privacy Policy, require that an image cannot be published, or posted online, without the individual's explicit permission. Please see Privacy Policy on the College website or via SEQTA Engage > Documents > search Policies. We ask that our families support our efforts to safeguard all students by complying with this legal requirement and refrain from posting images of other students on personal social media sites. Physical education If a student is to be excused from a sports session for any reason a s igned and da ted note must be supplied by a parent beforehand. Sports uniform (either the blue College OR House polo shirt may be worn) must be worn to all Physical Education classes unless specifically instructed otherwise. Hats must be worn during Terms One and Four for all physical education and outdoor education classes. Non-marking sports shoes should be worn. Policies PDF copies of College policies applicable for parents are placed on the College website and are also available on SEQTA > Engage > Documents > Policies. Any queries on College policies should be directed to the Principal.

Privacy Helena College is bound by the National Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act. See College website > Publications > Policies and also SEQTA Engage > Documents > search policies. Protective Behaviours Helena College is committed to ensuring that it is a ‘child safe organisation’. All staff are trained with respect to identifying child abuse and grooming behaviours and are aware of their moral and legal responsibilities to report child abuse. Great care is taken in the recruitment and supervision of all staff and volunteers and the Staff Code of Conduct comprehensively covers the College’s expectations for every employee in relation to Protective Behaviours. All Darlington Campus and Middle School students receive personal safety training using the Helping Hands or Teenagers Guide to Personal Safety programmes developed by Protective Behaviours WA. Personal safety training is further developed in Years 10-12 through Health Education and a guest speaker programme. Parent seminars about child abuse and a Protective Behaviours WA approach to personal safety are offered every two years. If parents/guardians have a concern about a Helena College student, they should report this concern to the Principal or one of the Child Protection Officers (Susan Boyett or Justin Pitt – See page 20). The Chair of Council should be contacted to report a concern that involves the Principal. Reflections Each year the College yearbook presents a visual and written reflection of both the campuses. The aim of Reflections is to illustrate all aspects of Helena College – the learning areas, class photos, sports carnivals, camps, special events and social activities that take place throughout the year. Copies of Reflections are distributed to the youngest student in the family in the last week of Term Four. Copies for the Class of 2018 will be available to collect from the College administration after Awards Night. Archived copies of Reflections from previous years are available via the College website via Reflections Archives. This page is password protected for our community. (HILLS in CAPITAL letters) Reports

Current report style

Years 6-7

Years 8-9

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

Term 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Interim report

Detailed report and comment

Statement of results

College exit reference

Parent teacher interviews

The report formats used at the College have been developed to convey information about student performance at classwork, student attitudes and work habits, graded student performance against the expected outcomes for the courses, and to provide information to compare student performance against that of their cohort (to meet federal requirements). Additional information about student reporting is available from the Deputy Principal - Curriculum and the Directors of Middle School and Upper School.

School times Student attendance 8.40am-3.15pm (see page 13 for class times) Morning recess 10.25am-10.45am (assembly day recess 10.40am – 11.00am) Lunch 12.45pm-1.45pm (Tuesdays)

1.00pm-1.45pm (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays) Administration hours 8.15am-4.15pm in term time; 9.00am-4.00pm in holiday periods. Administration is CLOSED in week one of the school holidays following Terms One, Two and Three and until mid-January each year. Dateswillbeadvised in thenewsletterandupdatedon thecalendar. Teachers are on duty from 8.20am-3.35pm each day. The library is open until 4.30pm. Before and after school supervision Parents are advised that if your student arrives at school between 7.45am and 8.00am, they must be signed in at administration by a parent/guardian. Obviously, there are exceptions to this rule if your child has commitments such as swimming, ensemble or sport before school. In the afternoon if your child is not picked up by 3.45pm, he/she must go to administration and wait to be collected by a parent/guardian. The only exception is where students are attending extra-curricular school based activities or using the library, which is open until 4.30pm. At the conclusion of these activities, or when the library closes, all students must be collected promptly from the school grounds. Signing your child in to school prior to 8.00am should only be on an occasional basis, as needed in exceptional circumstances. No student should be arriving at school before 8.00am on a regular basis as there are no organised tutorials, rehearsals or classes prior to this time. It is important to reiterate that any student who arrives between 7.45am and 8.00am must be signed in. If students walk or ride to school, they should not arrive before 8.00am. We understand that some parents may find it difficult to adhere to these guidelines but as a duty of care to all students, teachers and staff at the College it is important that students are not at the College outside these hours. If you have any queries or questions regarding this, please email to Lorelle Bannister, [email protected] who will forward all correspondence to the Principal. SEQTA SEQTA is an online learning management system for communication and organisation – used by staff, students and parents. SEQTA Engage is the online portal for our College parents, assisting them to be more involved in their child’s education. All parents will be emailed with login details to access SEQTA Engage. There is an information evening for new parents to demonstrate how to use/access SEQTA Engage in Term One on Thursday, 15 February. There’s quick link k to SEQTA at the base of the website homepage OR to bookmark the SEQTA Engage login page on your computer >https://helena-cp.site.seqta.com.au/ Everywhere anytime access SEQTA allows parents to access information whenever they choose and on any device. Parents can log in on their smartphone, tablet or computer to see important data about their child’s progress.

What information can parents access and view with SEQTA Engage? • View your child’s homework (in some upper level classes) • View your child’s class timetable • See your child’s pastoral care overview (including any behavioural issues, extra-curricular

activities and awards received) • Find out about unexplained absences • Access your child’s attendance history • View online messages from teachers • View school notices and documents • View your child’s reports There is a SEQTA manual for parents available for download via SEQTA Engage > Documents > search SEQTA Sports The College is a member of the ACC organisation of schools and participates in all ACC activities except team sports. Students are encouraged to play team sports with local district teams. Please contact the Physical Education department staff if you can assist with the coaching or management of any teams. Student accident insurance The College offers 24 hours by 365 days student accident insurance, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. A schedule of available benefits accompanies the fees account in January. Any parent wishing not to be involved in the provision of insurance should write to the Business Manager so that arrangements can be made to credit the cost and ensure that the College has a record of the withdrawal from cover. Please contact Michael Papali, Business Manager 9298 9100 or via email [email protected] for updated information and claim forms. Student Council ‘Leadership is not magnetic personality - that can just as well be a glib tongue. It is not ‘making friends and influencing people’ - that is flattery. Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to high sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations’. Peter Drucker The Student Council organises various school activities, assemblies and events, supports causes for those in need outside the school and promotes school spirit. In 2018 there will be a new format for the membership and election to a Student Council of Year 12 leaders. These leaders will be mentored by senior staff as per diagram below.

Leadership positions will be as follows:

• Head Students (2) • Council Secretary (1) • Community Liaison Captain (1) • Academic Captain (1) • House Captains (6) • Drama Captains (2) • Sports Captains (2) • Music Captains (2) • Middle School Captain (1) • Environment Captains (1) • ICT Captain (1)

Other leadership opportunities for students include Homeroom Representatives – one from every Homeroom at each year level. (see under Homeroom) Student illness During the year there are times when the outbreak of illness can significantly increase throughout the school community. In the interest of infection control and in an effort to show respect for fellow students and teachers, please do not send your student to school unwell. If a student should become unwell during the course of the day, the student should first speak to his/her teacher. If necessary, the student will be escorted to administration to be assessed and treated. If a student is unable to return to class, or has sustained a significant injury, parents will be notified. Parents may then collect the student from administration. Please see details below regarding exclusion rulings on common and highly contagious diseases: Chicken pox Exclude from school until well and for at least five days after the rash

appears and vesicles have formed crusts. Note that crusts alone do not warrant exclusion.

Conjunctivitis Exclude until discharge from eyes has ceased. Impetigo (school sores) Exclude until day after antibiotic treatment has commenced. Lesions

on exposed skin surfaces should be covered with a waterproof dressing.

Influenza Exclude from school until symptoms resolved. Measles Exclude from school until well and for at least four days after the onset

of the rash. Mumps Exclude from school until well and for at least nine days after onset

of symptoms. Head lice Outbreaks of this endemic disease occur in every school from time to

time. Students who are identified as having head lice are to be excluded from the school until after treatment has commenced and live lice have been removed. In order to contain outbreaks as much as possible, parents are requested to notify administration if they find that their student has head lice. Parents will be informed via email to advise there is an identified case of head lice within the year level / College to take appropriate action.

Ringworm Exclude from school until the day after treatment has commenced. Rubella (German measles) Exclude from school until at least four days after onset of rash. Scarlet fever Exclude from school until well and at least 24 hours after antibiotic

treatment has commenced. Whooping cough Exclude from school for 21 days from onset of cough or five days

after starting antibiotic treatment. Student information form The student information form provides the College with vital details regarding the welfare of students attending the school. Parents are provided with a new form (prior to annual camps) and are asked to revise, update and submit the document to administration to ensure the College has the most up to date information pertaining to their student/s. Of particular importance, parents are asked to indicate and describe any specific teaching and learning implications that are to be noted regarding any outlined matters. Parents are also asked to ensure the most up to date contact details, including emergency contacts, and relevant medical action plans are provided. Student involvement Every student has gifts and talents. These need to be developed and shared for the benefit of all. There is a range of cultural activities and sports on offer at the College (eg music ensembles, drama, life-drawing, robotics). All students should aim to participate in at least two additional activities during the year (whether school or community based). See College website page > http://www.helenacollege.wa.edu.au/discover/darlington-campus/dc-clubsextra-curricular/ Student leadership In pursuing the aims and objectives of Helena College, students in each year level will be exposed to leadership opportunities. Leadership roles will vary in responsibility, according to need and capability. Students appointed to these leadership positions will be mentored and supported by key senior staff to foster their leadership development Opportunities include Head Students, Student Council Secretary, Community Liaison Captain, Academic Captain, House Captains, Sports Captain, Music Captains, Middle School Captain, Environment Captains, Drama Captains, ICT Captain plus Peer Support Leaders, Homeroom Representatives for each homeroom in every year level and Language Ambassadors. Student outlines Students are issued an outline for each course of study. The student outline is distributed at the beginning of each course and communicates a schedule of the topics and activities covered, as well as an assessment profile. These are available for parents via SEQTA Engage. Uniform Please support the College’s uniform policy and allow students to develop a strong sense of pride and belonging as a member of the school. The uniform is compulsory for all students and is to be worn as outlined in the uniform guidelines brochure. Parents are asked to clearly label all belongings and items of clothing. The uniform policy and uniform guidelines are available via SEQTA Engage > Documents > search Uniform

It is hoped that students will be proud of their school and wear their uniform correctly with pride at all times. Uniform shop The College K-12 Uniform Shop is an outlet of Perm-A-Pleat School wear. All major Credit Cards, EFTPOS and cash are accepted. Parents may also order uniform items online via https://helenacollege.permapleat.com.au/shop/ Parents may purchase all uniform requirements (except shoes) from the Uniform Shop located near the main entry to the Glen Forrest campus. OPEN: Tuesdays 8am - 11am Thursdays 1pm - 4pm The Uniform Shop Manager is Mrs Lara Shirley 9298 8720 or [email protected]

Use of sporting / College facilities The gymnasium, tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball courts (and other rooms) may be booked for use after school hours by the community. Charges may apply. Booking enquiries may be made with the Business Manager, Mr Michael Papali, [email protected] Visitors to the College

Parents’ and Friends’ Association

Please join the P&F in 2018 to meet other parents and become involved in the Helena College community. The 2018 executive committee members will be elected at the P & F Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 13 March. Parents will also be invited to nominate as year representatives. For up to date information on P&F Executive team, year level representatives and P&F activities please see minutes and other documents on SEQTA Engage > Documents > search P&F - GFC A voluntary P&F contribution is added to fee accounts to enable all parents to contribute to the work of the P&F. Payment of this levy is not compulsory, but is greatly appreciated by the P&F as it is ultimately used to p rov ide resou rces fo r the benefit of all students. The P&F also carries out l im i ted fundraising to assist with the provision of additional facilities, resources and enrichment activities. There are also opportunities for parents and children to socialize at various year level gatherings. Parental support with these initiatives is highly valued. The P&F hosts a morning and an afternoon tea for new parents in Term One. These are opportunities to meet staff and other new parents. Dates: Tuesday, 13 February Friday, 16 February Times: 2.45pm 8.45am Venue: Year 6 undercover area Year 6 undercover area Please email your attendance (name and either morning or afternoon tea in the subject line) to [email protected] P&F meeting dates 2018 P&F meetings are held twice per term (weeks 2 and 7) on a Tuesday evening in room 6.1 in the Year 6 area commencing at 7pm. There’s always tea and coffee available from 6.45pm so come early to meet other parents and staff. All parents are welcome.

From the GFC P&F Rules the Objects of the Association are to:

cultivate collaboration between parents, students, school communities to foster a commitment to achieving the best educational, social and emotional outcomes for children and young people of the College.

We will do this by:

i) creating opportunities to support a sense of belonging and connectedness between parents, citizens, students and school staff

ii) creating opportunities for a forum for ideas and discussions on relevant issues; and iii) provide for additional facilities and amenities, programmes or services for the College.

Term One

Week 2 Tuesday, 6 February Week 7 Tuesday, 13 March – Helena College Sporting and Cultural

Association AGM at 6.50pm followed by the P&F AGM Please join the P&F for wine and cheese after the meeting. Term Two Week 2 Tuesday, 8 May

Week 7 Tuesday, 12 June

Term Three Week 2 Tuesday, 24 July

Week 7 Tuesday, 28 August

Term Four Week 2 Tuesday, 16 October

Week 7 Tuesday, 20 November

Appendix A – Glen Forrest Campus Executive team

Appendix B – 10 Reasons for IB MYP

Appendix C – Sustainable School Shop

Appendix D – Like Us on Facebook

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Appendix E – Map of the College