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INABURRA SCHOOL - YEARS 11&12 HANDBOOK 2018INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

2018 School Captains - Georgia Bowden and Harrison Cramb

Inaburra 2018 - Year 11 & 12 Handbook

We treasure each individual, recognising and respecting the image of God in every person.

THE INABURRA LEARNER PROFILE Standing upon our Christian foundation, and in partnership with our families, Inaburra seeks to shape life-long learners who are:

Knowledgeable and resourceful thinkers who can...• accept responsibility to build their own knowledge• develop skills in independent investigation, synthesis and management of information • reflect with precision on information, ideas and their own learning

Creative and critical inquirers who can...• identify and explore problems, issues and changing circumstances of the world• evaluate the truth and relevance of diverse ideas • use knowledge and imagination to create products, ideas and solutions

Effective and confident communicators who can...• manipulate a range of media, including ICT, to engage with different audiences• achieve confidence in their own voice• justify clear positions on issues of authenticity and significance

Relational and collaborative contributors who can...• understand the power of collaborative thinking and enjoy the results of productive teamwork• recognise and respect the expertise of peers and accomplished innovators as well as themselves• build social, emotional and physical health

Resilient and responsible risk-takers who can...• embrace challenge to persevere with new and complex ideas, activities and processes• appreciate rigour and self- discipline as a path to excellence• enjoy the pleasures and adventures of life-long learning

Engaged and aware global citizens who can...• see themselves belonging to local and global, as well as present and future, landscapes• dialogue with alternative perspectives to appreciate diversity in experience• cultivate empathy towards others

Confident and discerning leaders who can...• convert information to knowledge and knowledge to wisdom• know their areas of passion• pursue leadership that offers contribution to the world and service to others



SCHOOL HOURS

Start 8:12am Roll call commences

Finish 2:38pm End of school day

FIRST DAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

Monday 29 January 2018 - Years 1-12 will start on this day. All other dates are published in the student diary, which students will receive on the first day of term. Dates are also available on the School website.

Students should arrive at school as normal on this day, wearing their Summer uniform.

TRAVELLING TO AND FROM SCHOOL

Buses to school and from school • Buses arrive at either Billa Road or Bodalla Crescent in the morning and depart

from Billa Road (to Padstow only) or Bodalla Crescent at the end of the day.

Travelling by private car• Pick up and drop off is at Billa Road (top of school), NOT Bodalla Crescent.• Students are encouraged to catch the bus if at all possible because of traffic

congestion around the school.

SCHOOL OPAL CARDS

Students who live over two kilometres from Inaburra and who will be using public transport to get to and from school will need to apply for a School Opal Card. Apply online at https://www.opal.com.au/en/about-opal/opal-for-school-students/. The student’s parent or caregiver will need to complete the application form. Opal Cards will be sent directly to your home address.

LATE TO SCHOOL / ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS OR MISADVENTURE

Any student who is late to school is to report to the Senior School office with their Student ID Card.

For all lateness and absences, the school will send an SMS to the mobile phone of the first mentioned contact on the student information sheet which parents completed and supplied to the school. The parent who receives this text message is then asked to reply to explain the absence. Once this is done no hand written note is required.

LEAVE FROM SCHOOL (ONE DAY OR MORE) IS DISCOURAGED

Planned absences during Years 11 and 12 are highly discouraged. Taking leave has implications in assessment tasks and penalties may apply.

It is a requirement of the NSW Government that any student who will be absent from school for one or more days must apply to the School for Term Time Holiday Leave at least two weeks prior to the leave being applied for. The application forms are found on the Parent Portal and the School website - ‘Application for Term Time Holiday Leave’ and ‘Application for Exemption from Attendance at School’. Forward the completed and signed application to the Deputy Principal. If leave is granted you will receive a Certificate of Term Time Holiday Leave or a Certificate for Exemption from Attendance at School. An Exemption from Attendance is only approved for participation at an elite sporting event or other exceptional circumstances. If leave is taken and not applied for, or not approved, it will be recorded as ‘unjustified’.

PARENT PORTAL

At the beginning of the school year, new Year 11 and 12 parents will receive access to the Parent Portal (a letter with login details will be sent home). Inaburra uses the Parent Portal as the primary source of information for parents and we encourage parents to actively access the Parent Portal. Parents can view school reports and information about absences, excursions and other school events.

YEAR 12 HSC STUDY CAMP

Date TBCSee the separate information pack to be issued closer to the time.

YEAR 11&12 GETTING ORGANISED


Parents are asked to please purchase the following:

¨ Pens – blue, black and red¨ Felt tip pens – black x 2 ¨ Lead pencils¨ Glue stick¨ Eraser¨ Small scissors¨ Ruler ¨ Pencil sharpener ¨ Highlighters (optional)¨ Coloured pencils (optional)¨ Pencil case labelled with the student’s name ¨ ‘Correct it’ tape (optional) - no correction fluid ¨ Headphones (for Music)Note: Kit for Visual Arts will be provided by the school for Year 11students.

STUDENT DIARY

• Students are supplied with a diary. This provides students with essential information about the operation of the school and is where students record work to be completed at home.

• Teachers and parents can use the diary to communicate with each other. Parents are asked to sign the diary each week. It will be checked by the Home Group Teacher on Wednesdays.

ITEMS FOR THE STUDENT’S PENCIL CASE

STUDENT NOTE MAKING

YEAR 11&12 GETTING ORGANISED

Students in Years 11 and 12 are advised to bring a folder with lined, holed A4 paper or A4 exercise books and use this in conjunction with their technology to make notes and complete learning activities assigned by their teachers. Students are required to develop a proper filing system for both hard copy and soft copy notes so that they can be easily accessed for study purposes.


INABURRA UNIFORM

GIRLS’ UNIFORM

Summer Uniform (Terms 1 and 4)

¨ Inaburra Senior Skirt - to below the knee (Years 10 -12)

¨ Inaburra white blouse - short sleeved

¨ Inaburra white mid-calf socks

¨ Inaburra navy blazer (required on special occasions including photo day in Term 1)

¨ Inaburra school cap (in the playground and at sport)¨ Black, plain leather, shiny lace-up school shoes with a low heel and no raised ridge. Jogger style, ballet flats and Dr Martens not allowed (Shoes are not available from the Uniform Shop). See page 8 for more details.

Winter Uniform (Terms 2 and 3)

Same as Summer Uniform AND

¨ Inaburra white mid-calf socks or navy stockings

¨ Inaburra navy jumper – may only be worn as outer garment at school (optional)¨ Inaburra navy blazer (every day)

¨ Inaburra navy scarf (optional)

BOYS’ UNIFORM

Summer Uniform (Terms 1 and 4)

¨ Inaburra striped school shirt (Years 10 - 12)

¨ Inaburra long, grey pants

¨ Inaburra Senior tie with top button done up (Years 10 - 12)

¨ Black socks

¨ Inaburra navy blazer (required on special occasions including photo day in Term 1)

¨ Inaburra school cap (in the playground and at sport)¨ Black, plain leather, shiny lace-up school shoes with a low heel and no raised ridge. Jogger style, ballet flats and Dr Martens not allowed (Shoes are not available from the Uniform Shop). See page 8 for more details.

Winter Uniform (Terms 2 and 3)

Same as Summer Uniform AND

¨ Inaburra navy blazer (every day)

¨ Inaburra navy jumper – may only be worn as outer garment at school (optional)

¨ Inaburra navy scarf (optional)


INABURRA UNIFORM

SCHOOL BAG

SPORTS UNIFORM BOYS AND GIRLS

Summer and Winter

¨ Inaburra navy shorts

¨ Inaburra sports shirt

¨ White Inaburra sports socks

¨ Inaburra school cap¨ Inaburra sports tracksuit (Navy jumper allowed under the jacket) ¨ Runners or cross trainers (See following page for more details)

Students must use the Inaburra School bagBag features

• Padded laptop pocket

• 40 litre capacity

• Ergonomic design

Alternative options

• Wheeled trolley bag 42 litre

• Chiropractic bag 32 litre

INABURRA UNIFORM SHOPThe uniform can only be purchased from the Inaburra Uniform Shop.

21 Bodalla Crescent Bangor (opposite school rear entrance) Ph 9541 4738

Opening hours • Tuesday 8:30am – 4:15pm• Wednesday 10:00am – 3:45pm • Thursday by appointment between 10:00am and 3:45pm • Closed between 1:30pm and 2:00pm• The Uniform Shop closes for the year on Thursday 14 December 2017 and re-opens on Monday 22 January 2018.

The school accumulates a significant amount of lost property. Please ensure that your child’s clothing has his/her name on it. You can buy a laundry marker and write his/her name on the labels of the blazer, jumper and PE gear. Alternatively, the school Uniform Shop sells printed name tags.


INABURRA UNIFORM

HOW TO WEAR THE UNIFORM

THE BLAZER & JUMPER (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

SUMMER (Terms 1 & 4)• The blazer is only required to be worn on special occasions.• The jumper cannot be worn as the outer garment travelling

to and from school. WINTER (Terms 2 & 3)• The blazer must be the outer garment until after Home

Group in the morning and for travelling home in the afternoon. It must also be worn to assembly.

• The jumper may be worn as the outer garment during the school day, except at assembly.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

GIRLS’ HAIR• Must be completely tied up or back

with navy, white or yellow hair accessories.• The fringe should be above the eyebrows.• Should be a natural colour.• Should be neat and tidy at all times.

BOYS’ HAIR• Above the collar in length.• The fringe should be above the eyebrows.• Should be a natural colour.• Should be neat and tidy at all times.• Avoid extremes of hair style.

GIRLS’ JEWELLERYOnly the following are allowed:• One watch.• One small, plain pair of stud/sleeper earrings no

more than 4mm in size to be worn in the ear lobe only.

BOYS’ JEWELLERY Only the following are allowed:• One watch.

BOYS’ SHIRTS• Must be tucked in.• The top button must

be done up and the tie straight and neat.

SHOES

MAKEUP - No makeup is allowed to be worn at school. This includes nail polish.

SCHOOL SHOES (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)• Must be shiny, plain, black, polished, lace-up, leather shoes.• Must not be suede.• No boots, jogger style, ballet flats or Dr Martens style shoes.• Must have a low heel not all in soft sole (jogger style shoes).• No raised ridge around the sides of the shoe.

SPORT SHOES (Tuesday, PE lessons and other sport activities)• Runners or cross trainers - no excessively bright/fluorescent colours

(no block colours).

RExamples of acceptable shoes

UNABLE TO WEAR THE UNIFORM?If students are unable to wear the uniform due to an injury or other unforseen circumstance, he/she should give a note, signed by a parent, to his/her Home Group Teacher at the beginning of the day.

WExamples of unacceptable shoes

THE SPORTS UNIFORM (Tuesday)

SUMMER (Terms 1 & 4)• The tracksuit is completely optional in Summer. Students

must wear the Inaburra branded polo shirt, shorts and sports socks.

WINTER (Terms 2 & 3)• The full uniform, including the tracksuit pants and top,

must be worn to and from school. The tracksuit may be taken off during the day.

• The navy jumper can be worn on Tuesday, but only under the tracksuit jacket.

Year 12 Prefects for 2017/2018:

Front row, left to right: Georgia Bowden (School Captain), Timothy Jones, Heather Tetley, Sophie Deavin, Ashlee Nealon,

Bethany Yee. Back row, left to right: Ben Shade, Holly Hackfath, Ben Maze, Matthew Winfred, Enoch Wakefield,

Harrison Cramb (School Captain).

We cherish community, knowing that relationships are at the heart of living and learning.



YEAR 11&12 SCHOOL INFORMATION

SCHOOL TIMETABLE

• Five period day. Each period is approximately one hour long (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). Periods are 50 minutes long on Tuesday.

• Two week timetable. Week one of term = Week A timetable, Week two of term = Week B timetable, Week three of term = Week A timetable etc. Sometimes a term may start on a Week B; however, this would be clearly indicated on the calendar. Students start with roll call in Home Group each morning. There is an extended Home Group on a Wednesday.

• Senior Study or some extension classes occur instead of sport each Tuesday from 12:25pm to 2:38pm.

• Each student will receive his/her timetable on the first day of term. The timetable can also be found on the Student Portal.

LEARNING GOALS AND REVIEW MEETINGS

• Inaburra places considerable emphasis on identifying and meeting the specific welfare and learning needs of students. At least once a semester every student from Years 7 to 12 completes a survey relating to learning issues such as how to improve academic grades, literacy needs and social needs. Every student is personally interviewed by their Home Group Teacher on what they wrote in the survey.

• Home Group Teachers then work with class teachers and the Learning Enrichment Team (see page 13) so that the specific learning needs of every student can be met.

• Parents are encouraged to write to their son/daughter’s Home Group Teacher to update them on their child’s particular needs.

Alternatively they can call the teacher directly via the school switchboard on 9543 2533 or email: [email protected] Eg: [email protected]

ACHIEVING THE FUNDAMENTALS

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is a government body which, among other things, outlines what is to be taught in all NSW schools. Inaburra complies with these requirements. Students follow a pattern of study for Stage 6 which includes mandatory English and other selected subjects to meet NESA requirements for the award of the HSC (see separate booklet: ‘Year 11 Subject Choices’ for specific details).

ASSESSING STUDENT WORK

Inaburra School emphasises assessment for learning. This means that student work is assessed and feedback is given on that work. Sometimes the assessed work may not receive a formal mark. For example, an English teacher may ask students to write a two paragraph analysis on a character in a novel. The teacher would then collect that work and write some comments on each student’s work. Some work, however, will be given a formal grade which is recorded on the school report.

Mr Bailey (Director of Curriculum) publishes the due dates of assessment tasks. A paper copy of the dates is given to the students as well as being posted on the Student and Parent Portals. This booklet also contains important key questions and answers about assessment tasks.


MERIT AWARDS

In the Senior School, merit awards are given to students to acknowledge attitude, effort and excellence. Awards are aligned and categorised according to the school’s motto “Faith, Knowledge and Love”. For each class, teachers will issue on average one award per ten students per week.• 15 merits = nomination for Principal’s Award• 3 Principal’s Awards = nomination for an Inaburra Pin that can be worn on the student’s blazer

Inaburra MedalIn Year 12, students can apply to their Year Advisor for award of the medal. Students need to have at least 2 Inaburra Pins (or the equivalent number of merit awards). Eligible students may be interviewed by the Principal who will determine whether the medal is awarded. Medals are presented at the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony. If you have questions about merit awards, please speak to the relevant Year Advisor.

BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY (BYOT)

Please read the information about BYOT in the booklet provided.• Any electronic textbooks will be able to be accessed by students through the Inaburra

Learning Management System (Moodle)• Individual faculties will provide further guidance on the use of BYOT in their classes

MOBILE PHONE USE

Mobile phones are not to be used at school to send or receive personal phone calls or messages. Parents are requested not to call or message their child during the school day as this creates a stressful situation for a child who is caught between breaking School rules and answering their phone.

If a parent wishes to contact their child during the day they should ring Mrs Simmons at the Senior School Office: 9543 2533.

If your child falls ill during the school day, they are to go to the Sick Bay. Staff there will assess the child and contact parents if necessary. Students are not to contact their parents directly.If it is necessary for a child to contact a parent during the day, they may seek permission by going to the Senior School Office and speaking to Mrs Simmons.

AFTERSCHOOLSTUDY PROGRAMMonday to Thursday 2:40pm – 4:30pm A group that meets after school where students can come to get extra help with homework, studying or assessment tasks. Staff andtutors are available for help.

STUDY SKILLSWednesday morning Students have an extended roll call/Home Group.During this time the Home Group Teacher will check student diaries and provide assistance to students to help them be organised in their work. Help with Study Skills can be found at www.studyskillshandbook.com

The school provides access to this website for all students and parents. Username: inaburraschoolPassword: 90results

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY

YEAR 11 & 12 SCHOOL INFORMATION


CLASSROOM TEACHERS

HOME GROUP TEACHER Tracking individual student needs Keeping the roll

K-12 DIRECTORS Music Director – Miss Geering FACULTY LEARNING LEADERS

English – Mrs Crawshaw Maths – Ms Laurenson Science – Mrs Harte HSIE – Mr Low History/Mandarin – Mr Durston Stage & Screen (Dance, Drama, Media) – Mr Snowball TAS – Mrs Black PDHPE – Mr Wadds Biblical Studies – Mr Gibson Visual Arts – Mrs Goodwin

These leaders will work with teachers in their respective teams to deliver high quality lessons, refine teaching programs and introduce the national curriculum.

YEAR ADVISOR Responding to the needs of the year as a whole and the welfare needs of individuals Year 11 Year Advisor - Mr Kennedy Year 12 Year Advisor - Mrs Gaskell

KEY SUPPORT Careers Advisor – Mr Jones Counsellors – Mrs DeRieve, Mrs Taylor

CHAPLAINCY TEAM Mr Gibson, Mr Pegg, Mrs Allen, Mr Kennedy, Mrs Soper Bible teaching, providing spiritual advice and support

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM – Mr BaileyAssessment programs – due dates, examinations

DIRECTOR OF WELFARE – Mrs ClarkeWelfare of students, student discipline, student leadership and camps

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES – Mrs Gaskell

DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING – Mrs Easton Teacher professional development

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND ENRICHMENT – Dr Long Learning support and extension

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR – Mr Watson Timetable and organisational structures

HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL & DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – Mr Collins Oversight of the Senior School

PRINCIPAL – Dr Pietsch

Student case management – Teachers in this structure will work together to respond to the individual and collective needs of students. Parents will be contacted as the need arises.

INABURRA SCHOOL STRUCTURE


LEARNING NEEDS IN A PARTICULAR SUBJECTEg John has been struggling with poetry for several weeks and needs help

CONTACT THE RELEVANT CLASS TEACHEREg phone John’s English teacher

IF UNRESOLVED THE FACULTY LEARNING LEADEREg phone Mrs Crawshaw

HOLISTIC LEARNING NEEDSEg Amy is having difficulty concentrating in most ofher subjects

CONTACT THE RELEVANT YEAR ADVISOR Year 11 - Mr Kennedy Year 12 - Mrs Gaskell

IF UNRESOLVED THE DIRECTOR OF WELFARE (Mrs Clarke)

WELFARE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUESEg Peter is feeling lonely at school and has become withdrawn at home

IF UNRESOLVED THE DIRECTOR OF WELFARE (Mrs Clarke)

SUBJECT CHOICEFOR YEARS 9 AND 11,CHANGING SUBJECTS,ASSESSMENT TASKS

CONTACT THE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM (Mr Bailey)

QUESTIONS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY USEAND BYOT

CONTACT THE ICT SUPPORT TEAM - [email protected]

OTHER STAFF CONTRIBUTING TO STUDENT LEARNING AND WELFARE

LEARNING ENRICHMENT TEAMIdentifies giftedness and develops special programs for gifted children. Identifies students with particular learning needs and assist students who are struggling with literacy, numeracy and problem solving.

COUNSELLORS – Mrs DeRieve, Mrs TaylorThe counsellors provide advice to Year Advisors, Directors of Welfare and Student Services and classroom teachers. They also see students with more substantial welfare needs.

HOME GROUP TEACHERSThe Home Group Teacher will conduct the tracking and learning interviews and will have an excellent holistic understanding of the needs of each child.

NEED TO TALK WITH AN INABURRA STAFF MEMBER? CALL 9543 2533

Newsletters - The Principal and Head of Senior School send a newsletter via email to parents each fortnight. These are an important source of information and provide regular updates about School events and changes to procedure.

INABURRA SCHOOL STRUCTURE

CONTACT THE RELEVANT YEAR ADVISOR Year 11 - Mr Kennedy Year 12 - Mrs Gaskell

REPRESENTATIVE SPORTS PATHWAYS

There are a wide range of sports available for secondary students to pursue. Information for these will be posted on the sports noticeboard (next to the Senior Library), being updated each Tuesday.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Keen sports families are strongly encouraged to download the CSSA and CIS apps which have a wide range of sports information (dates, trials, upcoming events and rules).

NSW CSSA or CIS Individual trial nominations are available across nearly 20 sports. Inaburra students are welcome to nominate for individual trials in their chosen sport. There are strict deadlines with these associations that must be followed. For students and families interested in finding out more regarding specific sports offered, individual trials and other association information please go to the relevant websites:

NSW Christian Schools Sports Association (CSSA) http://www.cssa.net.au

NSW Combined Independent Schools Sports Association (NSW CIS) http://www.aisnsw.edu.au/services/cis/Pages/default.aspx

NEED TO FIND OUT MORE? CONTACT THE SCHOOL ON 9543 2533

YEAR 11 & 12SPORTS PROGRAMSPORT

The Senior School Swimming Carnival will be held on Tuesday 6 February 2018.

Students in Years 11 and 12 do not participate in Tuesday afternoon sport. Instead they have Senior Study, a time for working on assignments and major works. Some students will have extension classes during this time.

Students may represent the school as a member of external competitions across a range of sports eg. oztag, cricket, soccer etc.


We cherish community, knowing that relationships are at the heart of living and learning.


75 - 85 Billa Road Bangor, NSW, 2234

www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au

[email protected](02) 9543 2533

www.facebook.com/inaburra www.twitter.com/inaburra

INABURRA VALUES

We commend and cultivate FAITH in God, who makes himself known to us in and through his Son, Jesus Christ.We pursue KNOWLEDGE, delighting in the gift of learning to live well in God’s world.

We commit to LOVE, because Christ first loved us.We strive for EXCELLENCE in thankful response for all that God has provided.

We treasure each INDIVIDUAL, recognising and respecting the image of God in every person.We cherish COMMUNITY, knowing that relationships are at the heart of living and learning.

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