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Student Handbook

2017

Ogilvie High School

Updated 7 February 2017

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Contents

Principal’s Introduction to Ogilvie High School ........................................................................................... 2

History of the School ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Community Participation in School activities ............................................................................................... 3

Keep abreast of news and events .................................................................................................................... 4

Middle School ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Senior School ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Student Leadership, Support staff, Chaplaincy, Young Carers Group .................................................... 5

Key dates and times ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Levies, STAS, Lockers, Photos ......................................................................................................................... 6

Bringing your own technology to School (what is appropriate) ............................................................. 7

School Procedures ...........................................................................................................................................7-9

Medical information ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Vehicles in the School grounds ...................................................................................................................... 10

Policies ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Homework ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Bringing your own technology to School ................................................................................. 11

School Uniform......................................................................................................................... 11-12

Assessment and Reporting ........................................................................................................... 12

School Commitments (School rules) ......................................................................................... 13

Saying NO to Bullying ................................................................................................................... 14

Being a Responsible Digital Citizen ............................................................................................ 15

Extra-curricular Activities

Sport Program .......................................................................................................................... 16-17

Music Program ................................................................................................................................ 17

Competitions and other extra-curricular activities ................................................................ 18

House Program ........................................................................................................................ 19-20

Personal Information Protection Act ........................................................................................................... 21

School Song ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

Contact us .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

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Principal’s Introduction to Ogilvie High School

Welcome to Ogilvie High School to all new students in Year 7 and students new to Years 8, 9 and 10. It is

important that parents and carers learn all they can about Ogilvie High School to ensure that the learning

outcomes for students are the best they can be. There is a joint responsibility for learning between the student,

parents and carers and the staff at the school. The curriculum provides for learning across a range of areas and

our teaching and learning program provides for personalised learning for all our students to best suit their particular needs.

Our School Vision is to empower girls to be successful, skilled and innovative young women. It is our Mission to

be a community that places learners first, builds character, promotes a growth mindset and encourages continual

improvement. Our Values of Character, Community and Growth guide our decisions in all aspects of life at

Ogilvie. They are underpinned by the Department of Education Values of Learning, Excellence, Equity, Respect and Relationships.

We have developed key goals in five areas which will guide our School improvement for 2017:

Purposeful Learning

Literacy

Numeracy

Engagement and support

Building a Respectful School

These goals align with the Department of Education’s Learners’ First 2017 Update. We have implemented the

Australian Curriculum in these learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Health and

Physical Education, Languages, The Arts and Technologies. As students move from the Middle School to the

Senior School, there is more choice available to experience learning across a range of areas. Students learn best

when they are engaged, motivated and challenged, and so we are continuously striving to improve our practice, to

provide the best possible learning outcomes for all students. Teachers are focused on gaining knowledge and skills

in teaching practice, content of syllabuses in particular discipline areas and embedding digital technologies in

teaching and learning. As well as this, all teachers are focused on the development of literacy and numeracy skills of students.

In a large community such as Ogilvie, the development of positive relationships is at the heart of all learning and

we are committed to building a respectful school at Ogilvie. Our students make a commitment to Being Safe,

Being Respectful and Being a Learner, and to rejecting all forms of bullying. We work with students every day

to meet these commitments. Our students also make a commitment to use technology responsibly and are guided in becoming responsible digital citizens.

Ogilvie also provides opportunities for students to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities.

These include activities such as subject based competitions, sports, choir, band, Tournament of Minds and

debating. Similarly, students are offered many leadership opportunities which enable them to gain skills to become

a valued, and respected member of our School, making a significant contribution to the School and the broader

community.

Students and parents and carers will find very useful information in this handbook about policies and procedures

at the school and we ask that you make a commitment to following all of these during your time at Ogilvie. All

students at Ogilvie can set themselves goals to achieve and be the best they can be and I wish all students well in

2017.

Julie Bird Principal

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History of the School

Ogilvie High School originally catered for both boys and girls and began as the New Town Commercial High

School, officially opening on 21 July, 1937. The School was initially situated at Hobart High School, Letitia Street,

but was moved to its present site on 5 August, 1937. Following the death of the Premier, A.G. Ogilvie in 1939,

the School changed its name to the A. G. Ogilvie High School in 1940. The final year for boys was 1963 and

Ogilvie became the first all-girls’ high school in Tasmania.

In 2005, a redevelopment of several areas of the School was undertaken and financed by the Federal Government.

These new facilities were opened on 6 October 2006 and included a new Dance/Drama performance area, the

upgrading of general classroom areas, the redevelopment of the Gymnasium and the building of a fitness centre

called Ozone.

The state government funded the building of ‘C’ Block which was completed in 2010. This building includes the

Cafeteria (awarded Silver status for serving healthy food) and the Student Centre for student use, as well as new

kitchens for teaching and learning. The Lower Student Centre is used by students as well as for teacher

workshops, functions and dinners and has a capacity to cater for approximately 100 people. The Upper Student

Centre is dedicated as a common space for Middle School students and is also used as a teaching and learning

space. This redevelopment also included refurbishment of classrooms in S Block where our Big Picture program is based.

In recent years a number of classrooms have been refurbished to allow for the Middle School Home Groups for

Years 7 and 8 to be located together, and for dedicated classrooms for the teaching of Maths and Humanities in

the Senior School. We have also developed a master plan for the next 10 years which includes a proposal for a

new building to house Administration, Languages, Music and Performing Arts. This will also allow for the

refurbishment of the current Administration area as dedicated Health classrooms.

Community participation in School activities

Parents, carers and students at Ogilvie can contribute to the School community in many ways. The Ogilvie High

School Association plays an important role in the School community and parents and carers are invited to join

this group, which consists of parents, teachers, students and community representatives. The School Association

sets direction for the School through review of policies and approving the School budget; hosts School activities; and provides resources for the School through fundraising activities.

The School Association responds to specific objectives within the School Improvement Plan in areas such as

Finance, Education Programs, Policies and Events, and meet to discuss specific issues that are of interest or

concern. An area that the School Association is currently concerned about is the allocation of government funds

for provision of a new building for Ogilvie in the coming years, which will allow for the decommissioning of ‘H’

Block which is totally unsuitable for teaching and learning. If you are interested in being involved in the School

Association, please let us know, we would welcome new parent input, particularly from parents of students new to the School.

School Association meetings are held in the Boardroom in the main building, on the first Tuesday of each month

from 5.00 – 6.30pm. The meeting agenda includes a Prefect Report, Principal’s Report, Treasurer’s Report and

general items about the School. Parents and carers are warmly invited and encouraged to attend meetings. The

Association is dedicated to providing support to our School and ensuring our students have the most positive

school experience possible. Please email the Ogilvie High School Association ohs.association@gmail.com or

contact the School Office on 6228 8800 for more information.

Vonni Passarelli Chair - Ogilvie High School Association

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Keep abreast of news and events

Finding out about school activities at Ogilvie is as close as your mobile phone. Information can be found at:

https://ogilviehighschooltas.org/ which also provides a Calendar of upcoming events, Facebook

www.facebook.com/OHSTasmania. or Twitter www.twitter.com/OHSTasmania. The School newsletter, In Touch,

is produced twice per term and is available in hard copy or via the website. The School App, SchoolStream can be

downloaded at the App store, and then select Ogilvie High School; instructions can be found at

https://www.schoolstream.com.au/download/ or on our webpage. Our yearbook, The Ogilvinian, is published in

December. This publication contains class photographs and a record of students’ achievements for the year.

Students may choose to order and pay for this at the beginning of the year.

Ogilvie High Middle School

The Middle School at Ogilvie refers to those students in Years 7 and 8 and the ways that we provide the teaching

and learning program for them. It is designed to be responsive and appropriate to the developmental needs of

these young people, particularly as they move from primary to high school. Ogilvie has a well-established Middle

School focussing on building character, being part of a learning community, building a growth mindset and improving the learning outcomes for all students.

Teachers in the Middle School team work closely together to support students and to provide an engaging

teaching and learning program focusing on the needs and interests of individual students. Learning occurs in a

caring community, involves choice and provides challenge. Students understand the learning intentions and

success criteria and are provided with regular feedback. Teaching and learning focuses on collaboration,

celebrating achievement, and building links between students, families and the community. In all curriculum areas there is an emphasis on building skills in literacy, numeracy and digital technologies.

The teaching and learning program in the Middle School has a core curriculum where most classes are taught by

only two core teachers who are responsible for Mathematics, Science, English, History and Geography. This

allows different curriculum areas to integrate their learning programs and deliver a more flexible curriculum. In

Year 7 students are taught in Home Groups for every subject and they experience a variety of subjects in Health

& Physical Education, The Arts, Languages other Than English (LOTE) and Technology areas including Foods,

Textiles, Design Technologies and Digital Technologies. The School day is made up of either 3 x 100 minute or 2

x 100 minutes and 2 x 50 minutes. Year 8 students have core subjects in Home Groups and are in mixed groupings for their elective choices.

Ogilvie’s Middle School has a management team consisting of a Head of School, Ms Erika Boas and Grade

Supervisor for Year 7; Mr Tim Hortle and for Year 8; Ms Leesa Pettit. They work collaboratively with Home

Group and subject teachers to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment for students.

Year 7 students return to school with all other grades on Wednesday 8 February 2017. They should arrive at

school before 8.30am and will be met by the Middle School Assistant Principal, Ms Erika Boas and the Grade

Supervisor, Tim Hortle. For the first week, students will be with their Home Group Teachers for most of the

time, with a focus on building relationships and becoming familiar with the new environment. School values,

commitments and rights and responsibilities will be discussed. Routines such as timetables, use of lockers and

rooms will become familiar to students. Students will get to know the Year 7 team of teachers and positive and

supportive relationships will be developed. During this time, we invite parents and carers to keep in touch with

your daughter’s Home Group Teacher and to raise any concerns you may have.

All Year 7 students at Ogilvie High School will be part of the Peer Support Program conducted by our Year 8 Big

Sister Peer Support Leaders in the Middle School. Each Year 7 Home Group will have Peer Support Leaders

attached to them and they will be an important element in the transition from Primary School to High School as

well as an ongoing support for all students in Year 7. As well as fostering peer connections in the middle school

Peer Support leaders provide Year 7s with support settling into the new routines of high school such as: lockers,

canteen, catching busses and navigating the school.

Erika Boas Assistant Principal - Middle School

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Ogilvie High Senior School

The transition from Middle School to Year 9 and the Senior School is a significant milestone in your daughter’s

education. This progression provides for increased personal responsibility and the development of more

independent learning. This can prove to be challenging, for both students and parents/carers.

At Ogilvie we recognise that Senior School is a vital time for transition from adolescence to adulthood. We aim

to provide a safe and supportive environment in which students are encouraged to develop character and a

growth mindset where they learn from mistakes and take on challenges without the fear of failure.

Our learning programs are based on the Australian Curriculum and aim to provide a combination of rigorous

academic learning, as well as practical, creative and vocational learning, which enable students to acquire

knowledge and skills, as well as dispositions that foster a sense of community and the value of lifelong learning.

These programs are designed to provide for individual needs and to challenge students to achieve the best

possible outcomes. All students in Years 9 and 10 can find their place in the Senior School, either through

mainstream learning programs, applying to be part of a community of learners and undertaking internships in Big

Picture, or being referred to be part of the individualised program offered through ConnectEd. All teachers focus

on developing in students; understanding, thinking and methods of inquiry. Students are encouraged to develop

digital technology skills for use in more challenging, complex and sophisticated tasks.

Developing a partnership between home and the School is crucial in this significant and often challenging stage of

a student’s development. By working together and developing a strong partnership, we are able to provide

students with the best environment in which to transition from Year 10 to Years 11/12 and beyond. We have an

effective MyEducation Program that provides students with guidance and advice about the many options that are

available to further their learning and plan future pathways.

Ogilvie’s Senior School has a management team consisting of a Head of School, Ms Jillian Alexander (Acting Term

One) and a Grade Supervisor for Year 9; Mr Andrew Moore and for Year 10; Ms Georgina Jarvis (Acting Term

One). Teachers work collaboratively in the Senior School; as Home Group Teachers and in Curriculum Areas.

Students in the Senior School have a sense of identity through Home Group and a shared common room in M

Block.

Jillian Alexander

Acting Assistant Principal - Senior School

Student Leadership Positions for Student Leaders in Year 10 are as Prefects, House Captains, and Student Representative Council

Executive. Year 8 students are Peer Support Leaders (Big Sisters) for Year 7. In all Grades there are positions for

Student Representative Council members and Eco-Schools Team members.

Support Staff Ogilvie has a number of support staff who can assist students in many ways. Our Social Worker, Sally Gourlay

and our Psychologists, Chloe Moult and Karen Spanjer, are available for appointments and teachers can also refer

students for appointments. Parents are advised to first make contact with their daughter’s Home Group teacher if

they have any concerns and a referral can then be made.

Chaplaincy Susannah and Naomi are our School Chaplains. They support students and get involved in activities including

excursions, life skill programs, student empowerment and support networks. They may be in classes working

alongside the classroom teacher or on an excursion. Students also participate in programs or events organised

by the Chaplains and students can also pop in at recess and lunch to the 'Chap Room' in M17. The Chaplains are

here, along with teachers and family, to support students to make the most of their time at Ogilvie.

Young Carers’ Group This is a support group for students who take significant care of a family member. The group meets from time to

time with a Support Teacher. Any student who is caring for a parent or sibling is welcome to join this group.

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Key dates and times

Term Dates 2017

Term 1 Wednesday 8 February to Wednesday 12 April

Easter Break Friday 14 April to Tuesday 18 April

Term 2 Monday 1 May to Friday 7 July

Term 3 Tuesday 25 July to Friday 29 September

Term 4 Monday 16 October to Thursday 21 December

Lesson Times

8:35am Warning Bell

8:40am - 8:50am Home Group

8:55am - 10:35am Period 1

10:35am - 11:00am Recess

11:05am - 12:45pm Period 2

12:45pm - 1:30pm Lunch

1:35pm - 3:15pm Period 3

Professional Learning – Student Free Days in 2017

Thursday 13 April 2017 (Last day Term 1)

Monday 24 July 2017 (First day Term 3)

Friday 27 October (Day after Show Day)

Carnivals

Swimming Carnival Term One – Thursday 2 March

Cross Country Term Two - TBA

Athletics Carnival Term Four - TBA

School Levies, STAS, Lockers, Photos

School Levies

School levies are an essential part of school income and are payable each year. The levy is determined by the

School Association and reflects the Department of Education’s School Levy Policy. The 2017 school levy is $590.

The School charges one consolidated levy per student, which contributes to the cost of items such as stationery,

excursions, text book hire, and performances. The School may make other charges for all students, including

students eligible for student assistance, for items such as the school year book, Year 10 Celebration Dinner and

items outside the standard education program. Some elective subjects in Years 8, 9 and 10 may attract an

additional fee. These items and charges are optional.

Student Assistance (STAS)

If you are eligible for Student Assistance for your daughter attending Ogilvie in 2017, and you are not currently

approved, application forms are available from the School Office. Late applications will only be accepted in

exceptional circumstances. Recipients of STAS in 2016 who qualify in 2017 do not need to reapply.

Lockers

Students are issued with a locker on the first day near their Home Group room. It is the responsibility of each

student to lock their locker. A combination lock purchased from the Uniform Shop is recommended as the

School has a master key to these locks for use in case students forget their combination.

Photos

School photos will be taken during the first few weeks of term. Should you wish to purchase photos, there are a range of packs available ranging from $20 to $40, payable to Leading Image.

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Bringing your own technology to School

Ogilvie High School allows personal BYOT devices on our guest network and School grounds for students who

follow the responsibilities stated in our policy and expectations poster regarding use of technology at School. An extract of the policy (p11) and the poster (p15) is included in this Handbook.

Ogilvie High School strives to provide appropriate and adequate technology to support instructional purposes.

The use of personal devices by students is preferred and students will increasingly find that using their own device

will enable better learning outcomes. Students should bring a device that is portable, robust and has a battery life

of at least 5hrs. While we endeavour to connect all devices to our network, when choosing a device, parents

should be aware that some devices are more suitable for learning than others.

If parents are considering purchasing a new device they are strongly encouraged to choose a device that meets

technical specifications outlined in the DoE BYOT checklist. We also strongly encourage parents to opt for a device with an SSD Hard Drive as this new technology offers significantly increased processing speeds.

While smart phones are permitted they should be considered a supplementary device and will not adequately meet all the learning demands of the classroom.

Network and Internet Access

Students at Ogilvie have access to our Fibre internet connection through the OHS Wi-Fi network. This is

accessible to students who bring their own devices through the DoE Guest network. Devices with the latest

Microsoft Operating system e.g. 10, 8, 7 and most Apple devices are supported by our Network. Devices with

Windows XP and Vista are not supported

Software

All Ogilvie students have access to a Microsoft Office 365 account which can be accessed on BYOT devices at school and home. Parents do not need to purchase Office products for their daughter.

School Procedures

Absences from School

If a student is absent, advise the school by calling the 24 hour Absence Line on 6228 8890 and a message can be

left. You can text an absence to 0417 968 541, email ogilvie.high@education.tas.gov.au or call 6228 8800. A text

message is sent to the family if a student is absent without explanation from Home Group. If the absence is for

more than one day, a phone call or note to the school office is essential. After three days of unexplained absence

the Home Group teacher will call home, or contact may be from the Grade Supervisor. The School may send a formal letter asking for an explanation of absences. A printout of student absences accompanies formal reports.

Cafeteria and Breakfast Club

The Cafeteria is accredited and has a silver rating and has healthy food at reasonable prices. It is staffed by a

Manager, staff, and students. Students can order lunch before Home Group or at recess. EFTPOS is available. At

recess and lunch there is a Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 queue for purchases. Breakfast Club operates on Tuesdays and

Thursdays before school.

Common Rooms and Lower Student Centre

All students may access and use the Lower Student Centre and adjacent Café area. The Middle School Common

Room in C Block is only for use by Year 7/8 students and the Senior Common Room in M Block is only for use

by Year 9/10 students. In the Common Rooms students are able to heat their own food and prepare drinks and

move to the adjacent area to eat/drink. Water fountains are available to students and they may carry plastic bottles of water to class.

Copiers for printing and photocopying

A colour copier/printer is available outside the Senior Common Room, H3, N3 and W9 for students to access for

printing. There are limits to the number of pages a student can print.

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Expectations for use of areas during break times

Students must observe out-of-bounds areas. Classrooms are only used when wet weather is called and this is the

only time students can eat in classrooms. Students sit on chairs or the floor in classrooms, the Student Centre,

Café and Common Rooms. Students must always wear shoes. All rubbish should be placed in bins provided, and

students should clean up and follow directions of duty teachers. In the Student Centre students stack chairs and

wipe tables at the end of lunch and wipe benches and wash dishes used in the Common Room kitchens.

Illness

Students should not come to school if they are ill. If they become ill during the day they are to advise their subject

teacher who will send them to the Medical Room where a staff member will contact their parent/carer to enable the student to be taken home. Students are not allowed to text or phone parents themselves.

Incorrect Uniform

If a student is not wearing the correct uniform, a note should be brought from home stating the reason. This

should be shown to the Home Group teacher in the morning. PE gear should only be worn to school on days

that a student has practical Physical Education classes. Please note that cold weather and illness are not

considered acceptable reasons to wear PE uniform. Uniform checks are conducted during Home Group by the

Home Group Teacher. Consequences will be given to students who are not wearing the correct uniform.

Late Arrival

Punctuality at all times is very important. Students should be at school by 8.30am. If they arrive after Home

Group, students report to the Medical Room. If late for any reason students are required to bring a note of

explanation, signed by a parent/carer. Students will be issued with a ‘late slip’ which they take to their subject teacher. If lateness continues, Home Group teachers will follow up with the family.

Leaving School During School Time

Students are not permitted to leave school during school hours without permission. If parents require students to

leave the grounds, written requests should be made to Home Group Teachers or the Grade Supervisor, who

must sign the note. Students take the signed note to the Medical Room at recess or lunch time where a pass will be issued.

Lost Property

Students enquire at the Medical Room about lost items. All items should be clearly named to assist with the lost

property process. If it is necessary for students to bring valuable items or large sums of money to school, these

items should not be left in lockers or bags – they should be taken to the School Office for safe keeping. If this process is not followed, the School accepts no responsibility for damage or loss.

Out of Class Passes

Students may be given permission from their teacher to be out of class for reasons such as going to the

bathroom, Library, Medical Room or School Office. When students are out of class they must wear the lanyard

displaying the green out-of-class pass which the teacher has filled out and signed.

Phone Calls

Students should ask a teacher if they need to make a phone call. They are not allowed to use mobile phones for

making or receiving calls during class time. Parents are advised to contact the School on 6228 8800, and messages can be passed to students, rather than students being contacted by mobile phone, particularly during class times.

Riding bikes to School

A bike rack is provided for student use at the back entrance to M Block. Helmets are compulsory and a lock must be used at the bike rack to ensure the safety of the bike.

School Bags

Students must use the Ogilvie School bag to carry items to and from school. Bags are stored in lockers during class. There is also an OHS sports bag which students may purchase for carrying HPE gear to and from school.

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Validation Forms – Excursion permissions

Parents/carers are asked to update all contact and permissions information at the start of each year, by

completing the Validation form and returning this to School. Our preference is for all students to have the Minor

Excursion permission given on this form as then students will not be required to gain permission every time there

is a School excursion. (Information about every excursion is sent home). The Aquatic permission form must also

be completed for every excursion that involves water. E.g. Swimming Carnival and beach days.

Medical Information

Non-Prescribed Medication

Department of Education guidelines regarding administration of medication, do not allow the School to accept

responsibility for the administration of non-prescribed oral medication (such as analgesics and over-the-counter

medication) to students during school hours. Fever, headache, earache, toothache etc. are considered symptoms

of conditions that may require further investigation by an appropriate health practitioner. School staff cannot

administer paracetamol or analgesics to students experiencing these symptoms even with parent/carer consent.

Students who fall ill during the day should report to the Medical Room, which is staffed by a qualified First Aid

Officer. They will be provided with initial care until parents have been contacted to make arrangements for

collecting the student from school. We do not have the facilities or staff to care for ill students for longer periods

and students should not be sent to school if they are not well.

Students should not bring to school or keep in their bags, lockers or on their person, their own supply of

paracetamol or analgesics for incidental use or ‘just in case’ situations. Not only might a student be putting herself

at risk of masking a more serious illness through incidental self-medication, but also unmarked or packeted

medication that could be easily lost, shared or stolen, is a serious risk to others.

Consequently, should a student be prone to particular pain on a short term basis or in a regular pattern, this

should be managed in the same way as antibiotics and other short term medication administration is managed

currently by schools. This requires written advice from both a medical practitioner and a parent or carer. In all

these cases, medication must be placed in the hands of our First Aid Officer and not left to the student to carry

with her or administer on her own. The intent of the guidelines is to ensure the safety of students and to ensure

that any frequency of symptoms of headache or other pains are checked by a relevant medical practitioner.

Prescribed Medication

Medication should be brought to school by the parent/carer, not the student. The school must be in possession of

an ‘Oral Medical Permission Form’. These forms are available from the First Aid Officer in the Medical Room.

Medication should be in the original container with the doctor’s/pharmacist’s written instructions for the

administration of the medication. Medication must be clearly labelled with the name of child for whom it is

prescribed and indicate the following:

specific times at which medication is to be taken;

quantity to be administered; and

the period/times for administration.

The School can only accept one week’s medication at any one time. Once received at school, a signed receipt is

given to the parent/carer. If medication is left at the end of a week, it must be collected by the parent/carer (not

the student).

Aerosol Sprays

Aerosol sprays are not permitted at school as some students suffer from exposure to spray deodorants. Please

follow this rule to provide for the safety and wellbeing of all our students.

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Vehicles in the School grounds

Teachers on duty at the front of the school before and after school have reported some alarming incidents

involving students crossing the driveway and parents entering the school grounds in their vehicles.

Parents are requested to drop students off and pick students up outside the school either on New Town Road

or St John’s Avenue. The rear entrance to the school at the top of Valentine Street is also an area of concern.

Vehicle accidents in this area have been reported and we urge parents to also please avoid using the Valentine

Street entrance. The back entrance off St Johns’ Avenue is for staff and disabled access and deliveries only. Please

help us to maintain a safe environment for our students.

The safety of our students is paramount, and so as to avoid any injury it has become necessary to close the gates

at the front entrance to the school and the entrance off St Johns’ Avenue near H Block, for a period of time each

day. The driveway off St Johns’ Avenue is not to be accessed by members of the public – this is access to private

properties and the Parenting Centre only.

The gates will be closed from 8.10am – 9.00am and from 3.00pm – 3.45pm

Should it be necessary for a parent to come into the grounds for medical reasons, arrangements can be made by

contacting the Business Manager at the School on 6228 8800.

Policies Detailed Policies that have been approved by the School Association can be found on our website:

Anti-Bullying

Curriculum

Fundraising

Homework

Mobile devices and BYOD

School Socials

School Uniform

On the following pages you will find our Student Friendly Policy documents for meeting our commitments of Be

Safe, Be respectful and Be a learner, and the specific commitments to Say NO to Bullying and being a Responsible

Digital Citizen.

Also included here is an extract from the Homework, Mobile devices and BYOT and School Uniform Policies.

Homework Homework helps students by complementing and reinforcing classroom learning and fostering good habits of

being responsible for their own learning and study. Homework develops and extends the curriculum that is taught

during class time. It may provide an opportunity to go further with the learning through challenge and further

research. It strengthens the partnership between home and school and provides parents and carers with insights

into what is being taught at school. It should always be balanced with family, social and extra-curricular activities.

It is not expected teachers will set homework at the end of every lesson and the amount of homework will vary

from week to week. Homework is not relevant or appropriate in some subjects and is more likely to be set in

(although not restricted to) core subjects. A guide to the time per week that students may spend is below:

Year 7 - 2 hours per week Year 8 - 2 hours per week

Year 9 - 3 hours per week Year 10 - 4 hours per week

The amount of time a student spends on homework will depend on the teaching and learning program and for

senior students, more time may be needed during exam periods. Where an assignment is being undertaken both

in class and as homework, students will need to manage their time so that deadlines can be met. This will mean

that a set number of hours per week is not always an accurate guide.

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Bringing your own technology to School (read in conjunction with poster about being a responsible digital citizen)

Students who are not using technology responsibly

Initial misuse – Teacher may give the student a warning or ask for the device is to be put away immediately

Further misuse – device is to be given to the teacher until end of lesson

Ongoing – device is kept in front office until the end of the day (Parents/carers contacted)

If students use mobile devices inappropriately, the Principal or senior staff have the right to take action.

Depending on the circumstances action may include:

Confiscating mobile devices from individual students

Contacting the student’s parents

Requiring students to hand in their mobile devices to designated school staff (including front office) at the

beginning of the school day for collection when students go home

Applying student disciplinary sanctions

Reporting the matter to the police

Devices will be immediately confiscated if they are used illegally, or if the breach is of a serious nature. Repeated

refusals will be considered as consistent disobedience and a suspension may be the consequence.

School Uniform

The Ogilvie Formal uniform consists of: a dress of School material;

a School grey pinstripe pleated skirt;

a School white shirt (long or short-sleeved);

a School maroon v-neck jumper or cardigan;

the School blazer (recommended);

plain white ankle socks that sit above the shoe line;

black stockings (to be worn with the winter skirt only);

standard black leather school shoes – no heels, platforms, flat or canvas shoes;

an Ogilvie High School backpack

The Ogilvie Sports uniform consists of:

a School maroon rugby top with grey/white stripes;

a School maroon polo top;

School maroon track pants and/or School maroon shorts and/or School maroon 3/4 leggings

School maroon shell jacket;

Sport shoes

Wearing of School uniform

Students are required to wear School uniform every day to school, unless a Free Dress Day or special day, e.g.

House Picnic, School Walkathon, has been publicised, or they are part of an excursion where free dress is

allowable. There is no defined period of time for the wearing of either the summer or the winter uniform. Students are required to have the maroon Ogilvie School bag. No other bags are allowable as a School bag.

Correct Formal uniform is expected to be worn every day unless students have HPE, timetabled during the day,

in which case students may wear School Sports uniform to school. Students are not permitted to change into

casual clothes before leaving at the end of the day.

All items of Formal and Sports uniform (with the exception of socks, stockings and shoes) can be purchased from

the School Uniform Shop, located to the left of the main building. Some second-hand items of uniform may be

available to purchase. Some optional accessories are also available at the Uniform Shop, such as maroon or white

scarf, and hair accessories, Ogilvie lanyard, maroon sports bag, and maroon gloves.

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Presentation at School and Occupational health and safety

Students should view their time at school as preparation for the workplace and be mindful of what is appropriate

for the school environment:

Jewellery: items such as watches, rings, studs and earrings should be small and discreet;

Make-up: wearing heavy makeup while in School uniform is not appropriate;

Nail Polish: lighter colours only are suitable;

Hair: hair style and colour should not be too extreme;

Hats: As part of our Sun Smart Policy, students are strongly encouraged to wear a hat or 30+ sunscreen

when outside during daylight-saving months;

Footwear: Appropriate footwear is required in learning environments such as HPE, Technologies,

Science, The Arts;

Protective clothing: Appropriate protective clothing such as an apron, Laboratory or Dust coat is

required in learning environments such as Technologies, Science, and The Arts.

Assessment and Reporting The main purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Assessment is an ongoing process of gathering

and using evidence of student achievement. Effective assessment enables:

students to better understand their progress towards goals and become more knowledgeable and self-

directed in their learning

teachers to make informed judgement about student progress and design more effective teaching programs

parents to better understand and support their daughter’s learning and achievement.

The reporting of student achievement to parents is an important part of our curriculum that will continue to be

reviewed annually with the School Association, who have a mandate to sign a Reporting Agreement with the

School. After each set of reports are sent home with students, as outlined below, there will be opportunities for

parents and carers to meet with teachers. Teachers also report informally to parents using Fronter and emails,

messages and phone calls, as well as regularly providing feedback on student work.

Progress

Statement

A short report provided to inform parents about how their child is

settling in to school and to advise them of any early areas of concern.

End of Term 1

April

Full Written

Report

A report providing clear, detailed information about a child’s progress

and any matters that need attention. Issuing this report at mid-year

allows time for teachers and parents to assist students with problems

they may have with their learning.

Start of Term 3

July

Summary

Report

A report providing parents with brief information about their child’s

end of year results and learning in Years 7 - 10 and a comment from

Home Group Teachers.

End of Term 4

December

In 2017 formal assessments are based on the Australian Curriculum in Mathematics, English, Science, History,

Geography, Languages, Health and Physical Education, The Arts and Technologies. Student achievement in the

Australian Curriculum will be reported using the letter ratings A–E, where a C rating indicates that a student is

performing at the standard expected of students at that year level.

A indicates that a student is performing well above the standard expected.

B indicates that a student is performing above the standard expected.

C indicates that a student is performing at the standard expected.

D indicates that a student is approaching the standard expected.

E indicates that a student is performing below the standard expected.

The Australian Curriculum has been designed to be both achievable and challenging for most students in each year

group and most students would receive at least a C rating. For some students, reports will have assessments

against a Personalised Learning Plan.

Another form of assessment is The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN).

NAPLAN is for students in Years 7 and 9 who sit national tests in Literacy and Numeracy in May, with reports

being sent home in Term Four. These reports are forwarded directly to parents by the School.

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To be safe

• we look after each other

• we deal with problems while they’re small

• we get help when we need it

• we follow school procedure if we’re late or need to leave school

• we wear appropriate clothing for school

• we keep our bags in our lockers

• we use furniture and equipment appropriately

• we move around the school appropriately

• we follow road safety rules when we’re

out of school

As learners

• we arrive on time and prepared for lessons

• we take responsibility for our own work

• we set goals and meet deadlines

• we stay positive and do our best

• we seek help

• we listen and communicate effectively

• we ask questions

• we listen to and act on feedback

• we avoid distractions

• we allow others to learn

To show respect

• we listen

• we follow instructions

• we show appreciation

• we accept differences in others

• we are willing to work with others

• we use appropriate language

• we look after our own and other’s property

• we share school spaces

• we keep the indoors and outdoors free of

rubbish

We follow School rules

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we keep evidence of bullying to help the victim, e.g. text messages, Facebook posts, images

As

learners

we learn about appropriate behaviour and act on this learning

we understand what bullying is and what it is not and that bullying is not acceptable

we participate in learning about being a responsible citizen

we participate in learning about how to prevent bullying and report bullying

we ask questions when we don’t understand

we listen to and act on feedback

we learn from our mistakes – taking responsibility for our actions

To show respect

we reject bullying behaviour

we appreciate that people have different characteristics

we accept differences in others and we value diversity

we are willing to work with others in a positive way

we use appropriate language, even when we have disagreements with others

we let others know if their behaviour is not appropriate

we recognise when our own behaviour is not appropriate

we show that we are sorry if we hurt others

we are prepared to forgive others when they make a mistake

To be

safe

we look after each other

we deal with problems while they are small ’

we get help when we need it

we behave responsibly if we are a bystander to bullying

we report incidents of bullying to adults

We reject all forms of bullying

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To be safe with technology We keep our usernames or passwords safe by not sharing with

others

We have a pin code or password on BYOT devices to prevent unauthorised access

We are responsible for looking after our learning devices at school and keeping them securely in our lockers when not being used

We are responsible for ensuring our device is charged before school - if we do need to charge a learning device we check with our teacher first

When a learning device is plugged in, we make sure cables are not in anyone’s pathway

We use technology responsibly

We show respect when using technology We put our devices away at the start of every lesson

We are only able to use a mobile device in class with the direct permission of the teacher

responsible for that lesson - our teacher says if it is appropriate to use a device

We respect the teacher’s decision about whether devices can be used – we only ask

Responsible

digital citizen

We show respect when using technology We put our devices away at the start of every lesson

We are only able to use a mobile device in class with the direct permission of the teacher responsible

for that lesson - our teacher says if it is appropriate to use a device

We respect the teacher’s decision about whether devices can be used – we only ask once

We use headphones when sound is required so as not to disturb others

We put devices away when being spoken to by a member of staff

When taking photos or videos of others we get permission from the person and our teacher

We understand that all contact between students and parents during class time is done through the

School office—student devices are not used to contact home during class

We use technology responsibly

We show respect when using technology We put our devices away at the start of every lesson

We are only able to use a mobile device in class with the direct permission of the teacher

responsible for that lesson - our teacher says if it is appropriate to use a device

We respect the teacher’s decision about whether devices can be used – we only ask

Responsible

digital citizen

We use our devices for learning

We use our devices for learning as instructed by our teacher to do things such as:

complete internet research

access Fronter

use educational Apps including calculators, stopwatch, thesaurus

take or view photos or video within the context of the learning

read digital books in class

We use technology responsibly

Responsible

digital citizen

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Extra-curricular activities

Sport Program Ogilvie High School has an extensive School Sport Program, including out-of-hours sport in a large number of

sports. The School has a designated ‘Sport Co-ordinator’ whose role is to administer sports offered, co-ordinate

teams, provide and maintain equipment and communicate with coaches, students and parents about sport related

matters. All sports are advertised on the daily News Sheet. Teams are only entered into competitions if they are

well supported with adult supervision in the form of coaches, umpires and team managers. The School relies

heavily on the support of parents and friends of the School to fulfill these functions. Each Sport requires individual

students to pay a fee as part of the team’s registration fee.

SPORT TERM DAY AND TIME VENUE(S)

Badminton 2 & 3 Friday after school Various School Gymnasiums,

including Ogilvie’s Gym. Also South

Hobart Badminton Centre

Hockey 1 Monday nights – JUNIORS

Monday nights - SENIORS

Tas Hockey Centre – on turf

Futsal 1, 3 & 4 Friday evenings Term1 - Moonah Stadium

Terms 3 & 4 – Aurora Stadium

Beach

Volleyball

4 TBA Kingston Beach

Netball 3 & 4 Tuesday after school – SENIORS

Thursday after school - JUNIORS

Aurora Stadium

Orienteering 1 & 2 Wednesday and Thursday after

school

Orienteering venues around

Hobart

Outdoor

Cricket

1 & 4 Thursday after school Ogilvie or Soldiers Memorial

Ground (Domain)

Rowing 1, 3 & 4 Some weekends

Compulsory training after school at

New Norfolk

Training always at New Norfolk.

Regattas are at various rowing

venues around Tasmania

Team Sailing 1 & 4 Tuesday or Wednesday after school Sandy Bay Sailing Club

Touch

Football

3 & 4 Monday or Wednesday after school Wentworth Park

Underwater

Hockey

1 & 2 Monday evenings Hobart Aquatic Centre

Indoor

Volleyball

1 & 2 Monday after school Moonah Sports Stadium

Water Polo 2 & 3 Friday evenings Hobart Aquatic Centre

Fun Runs All Year Sundays Various locations around Hobart

Softball 3 & 4 Thursdays or Wednesdays Softball Park (Prince of Wales Bay)

Burnie 10 2 & 3 October - Sunday Training for 3

months prior to the Event EVERY

WEEK

Burnie

Horse Trials 1 & 2 A one day event (ODE) in Term 1 Huntingfield

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Sport - Special Events

A number of special events occur throughout the year. The Sport Co-ordinator advertises these and if there is

sufficient interest, then usually the School is represented. These events include:

Athletics Knockout

Football Gala Day

School Basketball Championships

High School Surf League (surf lifesaving)

School Surfing Championships

Schools Triathlon at Bellerive

Tas Schools Volleyball Cup

Badminton Championships

Sports Badge

The Sports Badge recognises student achievement in sport. It is offered at four levels, platinum, gold, silver and

bronze. Each level has a set of specific selection criteria that must be met for students to be eligible. Students are

required to nominate themselves using these criteria. Each nomination is considered by the Selection Committee

and presentations are made in Grade Assemblies and whole School Assemblies.

Music

Choir

These performance groups meet for rehearsal after school, most likely on a Wednesday. Whilst the musical

content changes according to the specific performance plans for each year, the structure remains the same. In

Year 7 all students study Music, which includes instrumental and singing activities as part of the Year 7 curriculum.

Year 7 students are also encouraged to audition for the Junior Concert Choir. In Year 8, students may also

audition for the Junior Concert Choir. Year 9 and 10 students may audition for the Senior Concert Choir. There

are also opportunities for the combined Choir to perform.

Instrumental

In Year 7, each student has the opportunity to learn an instrument of their own choice. Group tuition is

extended to include Class Bands. Students may opt to join the Year 7 Band, and may also participate in the non-

auditioned 7/8 Band. Advanced instrumental players may be invited to perform with the Symphonic Band. In Year

8, Music is an optional subject and further opportunities are provided for instrumentalists through the 7/8 Band,

Rock Band, Percussion Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble.

In Years 9 and 10, Music is an optional subject. Further opportunities are provided for students through the

Symphonic Band, Guitar Ensemble, Rock Band, Stage Band and Percussion Ensemble.

Eisteddfods

Students are encouraged to enter both the City of Clarence and City of Hobart Eisteddfods.

Timetable for extra-curricular Music 2017 (subject to change and demand)

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8.00-8.55 7/8 Band Symphonic Band

LUNCH Rock Band

Year 7 Band

Percussion

Ensemble

Guitar

Ensemble

Stage Band

3.30-5.00 Combined

NTHS/OHS

Symphonic Band

(3.30 - 4.45)

Senior Concert

Choir

(3.30 - 5.00)

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Competitions and other extra-curricular activities Students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of State and National competitions each year. Some are

subject based, while others involve students in creative and/or problem-solving exercises. The School also offers a

range of other activities depending on interest of students. We hold various social and sporting activities with

students from New Town High School. There are ongoing Drama, Dance and Music performances presented to

peers, members of the public and other schools. The School’s extra-curricular program offers many opportunities

for students to extend their range of interests and abilities. Students need to be alert to notices about meetings

for all activities if they wish to participate.

Each year Ogilvie offers students the opportunity to participate in these competitions:

The Mathematics Competition is run in Middle and Senior School

The Science Competition is run in "

The English and Writing Competitions are run in "

The National History Challenge is run in "

The Spelling Competition is run in Middle School only

Frank MacDonald Prize Year 9 only

Other subject based competitions such as the Tasmanian Mathematics Competition, the Science Titration

Competition for senior students and Maths Relays, are entered as they occur during the year.

Public Speaking

Competitions are run by various organisations for students to prepare and deliver a speech, usually on a set topic.

There are two public speaking competitions which offer opportunities for Middle School students. Rostrum’s

Voice of Youth has a section for students under 15 years of age and Legacy also runs a competition for this age

group. Both of these are national competitions.

Debating

Debating is a formal argument carried out between two teams following certain procedures. The School

participates in the Inter-High Debating roster which runs between Easter and Term Three. A selection process

for teams begins early in Term One. Teams meet during the Home Group Sessions (and at lunchtime) to prepare

their cases. The competition for Year 7 students is normally at 6.30 pm at various school locations around

Hobart. It is held every second Wednesday evening.

Tournament of Minds

Teams of 7 students solve a problem (Language and Literature, Social Sciences, Applied Technologies or

Mathematics and Engineering) over a six week period. This relies on skills in creative and divergent thinking and

working co-operatively. Teams are made up of students from at least two grades and must include at least two

Year 7 students. Preparation for this event is done out of class time with teams choosing to meet at lunchtimes,

after school and during some weekends.

Future Problem Solving

A team challenge based on creating preferred futures. Students, in groups of four, research a futuristic problem

and suggest solutions. There is a structured process and some training of offered. There are practice and

qualifying problems before a national final. Year 8 students are invited to participate.

MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly)

This event is held each year in Deloraine and enables young people to simulate the workings of the United

Nations Assembly by having teams of 3 students who represent a particular UN Country in debates on matters of

world political and social concern.

Young Archies Awards

This is an annual award event open to all students from all local schools that is modelled on the famous Archibald

Prize for portraiture. Prizewinners are announced at an official opening at the Arts School.

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House Program

The five House system was established in 1992, replacing a sports only six House system. The names of the old

Houses were used to name buildings in the School ensuring their place in the history of Ogilvie. Dando House

was established in 2001.

Two House Captains are elected by members of their House at the end of the year. Year 10 students also have the

opportunity to take leadership roles in House events as Event Captains and their responsibility is to assist the staff

member in charge and their House Captain. House system has equal emphasis on sport, cultural and academic

pursuits, as well as participation. The House Activities are Picnic, Swimming, Drama, Cross Country, Maths, Quiz,

Singing, Writing, Dance, Visual Art, Athletics and Sport. Each year students who have participated in over two thirds

of House events receive a House Participation Certificate. House colours are given to Year 10 students who have had

an excellent record of participation for four years.

House Names

The present names – Miller, Steane, Venn, Williams and Dando – were chosen as they represented women who

had made a significant contribution to Ogilvie during their time at the School and in some cases as Old Scholars of

the School.

Miller (Green) Noreen Miller - Principal 1961 – 1972

Retired, Director of Personnel, Department of Education

Steane (Yellow) Dorothy Steane - Old Scholar - Rhodes Scholar 1991

Venn (Blue) Kath Venn - Old Scholar, former MLC, former Chairman of the Ogilvie Hostel

Board, member of Ogilvie Old Scholars’ Association

Williams (Red) Keva Williams - First girl Head Prefect - Mrs Daymon, member Old Scholars’

Association

Dando (Purple) Susan Dando - Old Scholar - Rhodes Scholar 1999

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History of House Awards

YEAR

HOUSE

SHIELD

(winner on total

points)

ARTS CUP SPORTS CUP ACADEMIC

CUP

PARTICIPATION

(From 2010)

CHEERING

(from 2011)

1992 Venn Venn Venn Steane

1993 Venn Venn Venn Steane

1994 Williams Williams Williams Venn

1995 Williams Williams Williams Venn

1996 Miller Venn Steane Miller

1997 Miller Miller Venn Miller

1998 Venn Venn Venn Miller

1999 Miller Miller Steane Williams

2000 Venn Venn Venn Miller

2001 Venn Venn Steane Miller

2002 Dando Steane Dando Miller

2003 Miller Williams Steane Miller

2004 Dando Dando Dando Miller

2005 Dando Dando Dando Miller

2006 Steane Steane Dando Miller

2007 Miller Miller Miller Miller

2008 Miller Miller and Venn Miller Miller

2009 Venn Venn Miller and Venn Venn

2010 Williams Williams Williams Miller Steane

2011 Steane Venn Dando Miller Steane Williams

2012 Miller Steane Venn Miller Williams Williams

2013 Miller Dando Miller Miller Steane Venn

2014 Venn Venn Dando Williams Williams Miller/Steane

2015 Dando Miller Williams Steane Dando Venn

2016 Dando Venn Williams Williams Miller Steane

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Personal Information Protection Act

The Tasmanian Personal Information Protection Act 2004 sets standards for the way Tasmanian government

organisations, including government schools, collect and handle the personal information of its clients and

employees. One of the main objectives of the Act is to promote transparency so that the individual is informed of

the purpose for which their personal information is collected, used and disclosed.

This information briefly describes how the Act applies in circumstances commonly encountered by teachers.

More detailed information on the Act and how it applies in schools is available at the web site below. The

department has a Personal Information Protection Policy that explains to clients how we manage personal

information. It is available at: http://www.education.tas.gov.au/dept/legislation/pip/policy A copy of the policy can

also be obtained from the School Office.

What is personal information?

Personal information is recorded information that readily identifies an individual, such as name, address, date of

birth, photograph.

Collection of personal information by forms

Schools collect extensive personal information about students and parents, some of which is termed ‘sensitive’ by

the Act, e.g. health information. Any form that collects personal information must carry a statement that informs

the individual why information is being collected, any law that requires its collection, other organisations that

information may be disclosed to and the individual’s right to access the information the department holds about

them. Centrally-developed forms such as the enrolment form and the outdoor education consent and medical

form have been amended to carry this statement, but all school-developed forms should also include the

statement.

Use and disclosure of personal information

Personal information can be used and disclosed only for the purpose for which it was collected, or a related

purpose the person would reasonably expect. Some important interests, such as protecting health and safety,

welfare, or prevention and investigation of crimes can justify use and disclosure without consent. Otherwise,

consent should be sought for any other use or disclosure. The personal information statement for forms has been

drafted to cover the range of educational and duty of care purposes for which the department uses and discloses

personal information.

Use of personal information covers use within the Department, for example, the provision of information by

a school to the Office for Educational Review. Disclosure of personal information is the provision of

personal information to another agency, authority or council, external organisation or person. For example, a

disclosure that is compliant with the Act would be where a student’s health information is provided to a doctor in

an emergency. This is because the disclosure protects health and safety, and also the form that collects health

information informs the individual that this is why the information is being collected. An example of a disclosure

that would breach the Act is where a parent is provided with a list of the soccer team members’ home phone

numbers so that a transport roster can be organised. In this circumstance, the individuals would need to give

consent for the list to be compiled.

Access and correction

Individuals have a right to seek access to their own personal information and to seek corrections if necessary in

accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1991. Most requests can be handled within the school without

the individual needing to make a formal Freedom of Information request. More information is available at:

http://www.education.tas.gov.au/dept/legislation/foi

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Reflections about Ogilvie

I love Ogilvie’s huge subject choices,

our student centre and Ozone! (student)

All the teachers are really nice and friendly

and the facilities are great! (student)

There are so many opportunities at Ogilvie (student)

We are really happy with our daughter’s

learning program at OHS – (parents)

My favourite House activity is the picnic -

getting dressed up is fun! (student)

I really enjoy working in such a supportive school

(teacher)

I learn new things every day! (student)

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Ogilvie High School

Student Information Handbook

Contact us on 6228 8800

Email ogilvie.high@education.tas.gov.au

The School Song

We guard her heritage

Living and moving;

We share her duties and

Joys, day by day.

Working or playing, we

Keep truth before us

We shall hold fast to her,

Serve her today.

Proudly we wear the badge

Ogilvie High School;

Gladly we play the game

Her rules obey

Our light throughout the years

Ever inspire us,

Teach us to love the best,

Guide us today.

Others who went before

Showed us our duty;

Ours be their heritage

Now on its way.

Those who will follow us

Theirs be the future.

Ours “the best school of all”

Ours for today.

Words by Vera Read

Music by Margaret Raward