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2019 Parent Information
Booklet
The information inside has been prepared to
help parents and caregivers understand what
to expect from Geraldton Senior High School
and how to work best with us to gain the best
outcome for your child. This information and
any updates can also be found on our website
- www.geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au - please retain
this booklet for future reference.
2019 Parent Information Booklet
Lesson Times Who to contact within School Contact Details What to do if your child is not
Form 8:53am - 9:08am Geraldton Senior High School Physical Address: going to be at school today...
Block 1 9:10am - 10:11am Form Teacher 19 Carson Terrace Geraldton WA 6530 Parent or carer is to notify the school via
Block 2 10:13am - 11:14am Contact us regarding attendance and Postal Address: one of the following options:
Recess 11:14am - 11:39am pastoral care issues PMB 10100 Geraldton WA 6530 • SMS 0407 081 344
Block 3 11:39am - 12:40pm Course Teacher Phone: 08 9965 8400 • Email geraldton.shs.studentservices
Block 4 12:42pm - 1:43pm Contact us regarding progress, Email: geraldton.shs@education. @education.wa.edu.au
Lunch 1:43pm - 2:08pm academic concerns and enquiries wa.edu.au • Phone Student Services directly on
Block 5 2:08pm - 3:09pm Web: www.geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au 9965 8415
Year Coordinators: • Provide a written explanation to your
Term Dates 2019 Ms Tamara Darling (Year 7) School Administration Form Teacher
tamara.darling@education.wa.edu.au
Semester 1 Principal: Mr Greg Kelly It is Department of Education policy to
Mr Simon Keemink (Year 10)
Term 1 simon.keemink@education.wa.edu.au Contact me regarding provide written or verbal explanations
Monday 4 February - Friday 12 April concerns or complaints for all absences including full or part days
Mrs Amanda Bassett-Scarfe (Year 11) within 3 days of the absence. Explanations
Break amanda.bassett-scarfe Deputy Principals: must be dated and specify the reason for
Saturday 13 April - Sunday 28 April @education.wa.edu.au Mrs Alana Carson the absence. If possible, please provide
Term 2 Mrs Jo Corlett (Year 12) Mr Kim Treffone advance notice of any absences.
Tuesday 30 April - Friday 5 July jo.corlett@education.wa.edu.au
Contact us regarding enrolment, Why?
Break subject selection, course changes
Contact us regarding attendance,
Saturday 6 July - Sunday 21 July and any curriculum matters • Geraldton Senior High School uses
pastoral care, dress code and
punctuality SMS alerts to parents when a student
Semester 2 Manager Corporate Services: is marked absent from class. These
Term 3 Managers of Student Services: Mrs Christine Collins SMS alerts are sent throughout the
Tuesday 23 July - Friday 27 September Mrs Rhonda Kennedy day. To avoid unnecessary notification,
rhonda.kennedy@education.wa.edu.au Contact me regarding
Break contributions, charges and please notify us early.
Sat 28 September - Sunday 13 October Mr Ben Puzzar
community use of school facilities • Under the School Education Act
(Please note: Year 12 exams take place during these holidays) ben.puzzar@education.wa.edu.au
1999 you are required, by law, to
Term 4
Contact us regarding student be participating in full-time approved
Tuesday 15 October - Thurs 19 December
health and wellbeing education, training, employment or
* More key dates and booklet combination of options during the per-
index are on the back cover iod of compulsory education.
Please contact reception via phone or
Career Counselling and Career and
Vocational Education:
Mr Cameron Todd
Our Vision • Because of this law, unexplained
absences are followed up by the
email to be transferred through to the
cameron.todd@education.wa.edu.au school.
named contacts or to obtain specific email We strive to provide
addresses. See page 3 for contact details. • Unexplained absences may lead to a
Contact me for information about opportunities for all students
further education, training and reduction or termination of Youth
employment pathway options in a safe, caring and inclusive Allowance payments.
learning environment. Source: http://det.wa.edu.au/participation/detcms/navigation/faq.jsp
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Student Behaviour Expectations School Expectations Behaviour Expectations
Geraldton Senior High School engenders a
Positive Behaviour Support model to assist
Respect
students meet the school expectations of We believe respect is the foundation of
Respect, Responsibility and Doing Your Best. positive relationships and harmony. At
Geraldton Senior High School, we respect
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) focuses
people and treat them as we would like
on the development of school-wide
them to treat us - without exception.
systems which promote expected student • Use greetings and good manners
behaviour, enabling students to take • Use equipment for its intended purpose
responsibility for their behavioural choices.
Responsibility
• Demonstrate active listening
At Geraldton Senior High School, we • Follow instructions given by staff
PBS Purpose Statement understand responsibility is something
Geraldton Senior High School specifically that is shown by making positive contri-
and consistently teaches positive butions to the school environment. We
• Follow school procedures
behaviours. In staying true to our core believe positive results come from positive
• Wear school uniform
expectations we seek to maintain a effort. In taking responsibility for our own
• Place litter in the bin
safe, respectful and orderly learning actions, words and appearance, we create a • Submit completed
environment for all students and staff. positive environment.
assessments on time
We value the contributions from the whole Doing our best
school community to achieve our common
purpose. We are all active learners at Geraldton
Senior High School, and we strive every • Bring necessary equipment to class
day to work towards personal best perform- • Join in organised activities and events
ances. Regardless of the learning area or • Undertake assigned classwork
Why is this important level we are at, our skills and understand- • Set smart goals and work to achieve them
to me as a parent ings improve by doing our best. We know
or care giver? we might not always be the best, but we
can always try to do our best. This attitude
It is important for you to understand what is the key to personal success.
we expect of our students on a day to day
basis. This has replaced the ‘School Rules’ Refer to the table on page 5 for details on
and student behaviour is held accountable how students can demonstrate ‘Respect,
by this initiative. Responsibility and Doing Your Best’.
At Geraldton Senior High School,
Positive behaviour as a group makes the
individual’s journey through school a more ‘The Seeker Finds’ success by giving respect,
pleasant experience. ‘Doing the right thing’
is the easiest option to enjoying each day
taking responsibility and always doing their best.
at school and creating an environment to
achieve his or her potential.
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Leaving school during the day My child is really not How does missing a few days affect the future?
Students must bring a note from a parent feeling well... • Maximum student attendance means • Absence for birthdays, holidays in
or guardian if they need to leave the school Students who fall sick during the day that students do better at school. term time, appointments that could
grounds during school hours. Here is how should not phone parents or care givers Every day of attendance contributes be done out of hours, for a day of rest
your note is used: directly. Instead: positively towards learning. Academ- after a busy weekend are not valid
ic potential is directly linked to how reasons for missing school.
Show your note from • get a note from your teacher much school you attend.
home to your Form Teacher • In all studies, average academic
• head down to Student Services to
• Everyone in the community needs to achievements on NAPLAN tests de-
Get a green pass to receive assistance
leave class at specified time be included and recognise the import- clined and were directly linked with
• the school will notify parents or care ance of education. the number of days missed from
givers and management of condition school.
• Achieving improved attendance can be
Go to Student Services and sign out. will be discussed “Student Attendance and Educational Outcomes; Every Day Counts” was
done by being absent for valid illness
They will give you a Department Transporting sick students is the responsibility prepared for the Department of Education by the Telethon Institute for Child
only. Health Research, UWA in May 2013. The report was based on the attendance
of Education Leave Pass of the parent or care giver. patterns of some 415 000 students in Government school students in WA.
Please note the School Health Nurse is
Head inside the main Recepon Area of the
not able to give out pain relief medication
missing
school to meet the person picking you up 90% attendance
an
=
such as ‘Panadol’ or administer other
medication. This type of medication average of 5 days ...if this was a habit from
Year 1 -10, the student would
cannot be provided by the school, though
per term have missed
students are able to bring their own supply.
*considered regular 1 year of school
Late getting to school attendance but fewer missed
days would be better
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure
they leave home in sufficient time to missing an
arrive at school before the bell at 8:53am.
average of
=
Students who arrive after Form or during 80% attendance
This enables us to maintain accurate attend- the school day are to complete the ‘Sign-in ...if this was a habit from
Year 1 -10, the student would
1 day per week
ance records and be able to account for book’ at Student Services and collect a late
have missed *Approximately 10 days per term. The student
students at all times, especially in emer- note before proceeding to class. is considered at high educational risk
gency situations. 2 years of school
Medical Centre Partnerships made between home and
If a parent or care giver needs to remove school could support optimal learning.
The School Health Nurse is available on
the student from school unexpectedly, the
a limited basis for minor health issues.
parent or care giver is to phone 9965 8415
The nurse will conduct health counselling
missing an
=
at the earliest convenience to arrange a
collection time.
appointments and attend to emergency average of 60% attendance
health issues during class times, when
In order to adhere to Department of available. Students who become ill during 2 days per week ...if this was a habit from
Education policy and in the interest of the day should speak with a staff member Year 1 -10, the student would
*Approximately 20 days per term. The student have missed
safety, students are to be collected from in Student Services who will determine a is considered at severe educational risk
the main reception area only. Students are course of action to manage the illness. Meeting between school and family to 4 years
not allowed to leave school grounds without
Please see page 8 for further details. understand what is happening in child’s of school
permission of the school. life and create an attendance plan
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Qualifying for School Events Details about our School Nurse Code of Behaviour
Students who consistently demonstrate A Community School Health Nurse is The Behaviour Management Plan and encouraged through participation in
the school expectations of ‘Respect, appointed to the school 3.5 days per week processes employed at Geraldton Senior informal and formal communication
Responsibility and Doing your Best’ will be to support the School Level Agreement of High School endeavour to support with teachers and support staff, and
invited to participate in reward activities. health services to the school community. students, staff, parents and care givers involvement in case conferencing.
through the development of positive Information relevant to the school's
More information will be made available Priority health areas identified for this relationships that enhance outcomes for ‘Positive Behaviour Support’ process will
throughout the year for qualifying periods school are: students. be distributed through the newsletter and
and more specific informaton.
1. Create an environment of student The Pastoral Care model at Geraldton annually to parents with student reports.
Vacations self-empowerment and independ- Senior High School provides students with The School Board can also be used as a
ence to reduce harm from risk taking support from a range of services. Please vehicle to engage parents and community
The school does not approve of students behaviour through health promotion members in planning and development.
wishing to access family vacations during see ‘Student Services’ section to the left.
and health educational strategies
term time as students with a high amount Targeted students will be provided All students and staff at Geraldton Senior
2. Growing and developing positive and opportunities to undertake learning High School are expected to:
of unauthorised absences perform
respectful relationships for life to develop peer relationships, manage • Show care, courtesy and consideration
consistently lower than those with a high
attendance rate. Family vacations during 3. Promotion of healthy lifestyle strat- conflict and build resiliency. to and for all
term time are considered unauthorised egies to prevent lifestyle disease Where possible, staff will engage in • Adhere to Department of Education
absences. Application can be made to the • Students are encouraged to make professional learning to develop their skills policies and school plans and
Principal for consideration. appointments to see the nurse to and knowledge of behaviour management procedures to maintain a safe,
discuss health concerns techniques. Professional learning may supportive and pleasant environment
Personal Property • In the event of an accident or ill- include Classroom Management Strategies • Respect and support each other to do
Please ensure that all items of personal ness at school, parents will be and Restorative Practices programs. your best and achieve your full potential
property are clearly marked with the stu- contacted and required to provide Parent and care giver involvement is
dent’s name and are kept in his/her posses- transport, care and treatment
sion at all times. Avoid bringing large sums
• The health centre is not designed to
of money to school. Non-essential items of
provide care for students who are
Change of Personal Details o r yo
value should not be brought to school.
ur info
on f
unwell at school It is the responsibility of parents to ensure
Student Services • Parents are responsible for ambu- the school is informed of any changes Dental Health rmati
lance costs if an ambulance is in address or personal details. To make
The Student Services team consists of Free Dental Treatment is available for
deemed necessary a change a student should collect an
people with a wide range of skills and fo- all students up to the age of 17 years
authorisation form from Student Services
cuses on helping you and your child. You • The health centre does not dispense from the Dental Therapy Centres based
or school reception that must be signed by
may phone the Student Services area dir- analgesics (eg paracetamol). Stu- at the following primary schools:
a parent or guardian. Alternatively a parent
ectly on 9965 8415 to get in touch with: dents are encouraged to provide Allendale Primary School – 9921 4218
can collect a form or request one to be
• Attendance Officer their own medication for health
emailed by contacting reception. Rangeway Primary School – 9921 4373
• Nurse needs
In order to keep you informed it is important
• Chaplain • Students with medical issues should Bluff Point Primary School – 9923 1278
that we have your up-to-date email address
• School Psychologist complete the school Student Health
on file. Most communication between home
• Aboriginal and Islander Education Of- Care Plan form. These issues may
and the school is via email.
ficers include conditions such as allergies,
• Year Coordinators asthma, diabetes or migraines
• Manager of Student Services
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Library Canteen Canteen Menu
The library is a place to visit that is open, The Canteen at Geraldton Senior High Breakfast Lunch Specials
friendly and attractive. It is a place where School provides healthy and tasty food Cheesie & 250mL milk $3.00
students at any year level get to mingle options for students at a reasonable price. Bacon/Egg Wrap & 250mL milk $5.00
Daily
with one another. It is a place to get help Hamburger $5.50
when it is most needed. It is a place where Snacks Chicken Burger $5.50
the school culture is fostered and thrives. The canteen is open for breakfast, Fruit – piece $1.50
Cheeseburger $5.00
Students say year after year how they love Aioli Chicken Sub $5.50
the soft furnishings and all the magazines,
recess and lunch starting at 8:15am. Fruit Salad – fresh Small $2.00
Chicken Strip Sub $5.50
Large $4.00
puzzles and games. Fruit & Nut mix $2.50 Monday
Students get a place to 'shop' for free, find- There are daily recess specials and a Muffins $2.00 Fried Rice Small $4.50
ing a wealth of materials matched to their rotating lunch menu to provide variety. A Rice Crackers $2.00 Fried Rice & Chicken Large $6.00
learning style and professionally selected current menu is located in the canteen or Yoghurt - Fruit Flavoured $2.00
to meet discerning tastes. on the school website. Tuesday
Light Meals Spaghetti Bolognaise Small $4.50
We celebrate books, reading and the use The canteen is run by the Parents and (Available during recess and lunch) Large $6.00
of technology. The library is a place to Citizens Committee.
Rolls & Sandwiches - Chicken / Ham /
exercise the imagination. There are auth- The canteen menu is provided for your Cheese / Egg & Salad / Curried Egg $5.50 Wednesday
or visits, special programs and speakers, convenience and is correct at the time of BLT, Caesar or Chicken Aioli Wrap $5.50 Hot Beef & Gravy Roll $5.50
book displays and poetry slams. printing. Please note that the prices and Salad - Mexican or Caesar $6.00 Chicken Parmigiana, Chips & Slaw $6.00
Students use the library for assistance and product availability are subject to change Veggie sticks and Dip $2.50
guidance in completing homework tasks. at any time. Veggie sticks only $0.50 Thursday
Cheese & Biscuits $4.00 Homemade Meal Small $4.50
It is a place for encouragement. There is
someone knowledgeable and interested Drinks Vegemite Roll $2.00 Large $6.00
to talk to, someone who listens. Emma & Tom Juice $4.00 Vegemite & Cheese Roll $2.50 Friday
Glee $2.00 Fish & Chips $6.00
Finally, the library is a place to grow. Harvey Fresh Juice Box $2.00 Recess Specials
Learning experiences are enhanced and Iced Tea - 600mL $3.50 Toasted Sandwiches $5.50
extended beyond the classroom. Accepting Milk (flavoured - small) Small $2.50 Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap $5.50
DAILY
learning as a life skill, not just an academic Large $4.00 Aioli Chicken Sub $5.50 Did you know?
necessity, is what sets the library apart. It is Milk (plain - 600mL) $2.50 Chicken Strip Sub $5.50
a place that always differentiates to teach, Nippys $3.50 You or your child can place an order before
Pies & Pasties $4.50
MON
support, and enrich. Oak Flavoured Milk - 600mL $4.00 school to make sure they don't miss out
Sausage Roll (including Gluten Free) $4.00
The library is your library. Why not visit us Water - 600mL $2.00 on their favourite lunch. Pre-payment is
Nuggets $3.00 required.
today? Water - 750mL $2.50
Wedges $3.00
TUES
Water - 1.5L $3.50 Phone 9965 8457 to order and pay on
Sweet Chilli Sauce & Sour Cream
or Tomato Sauce $0.50 behalf of your child before 8:53am.
The Library is open from Cold Treats
Nachos Small $3.00 Specific dietary requirements can be
FRI TH WED
Frozen Yoghurt $2.50
8.30am to 3.30pm every school day. Icy-pole $1.00 Nachos Large $5.00 catered for. Please speak with the canteen
1/2 Icy-pole $0.50 Pizza $4.00 before school to discuss options and place
Paddle Pops $2.00 your lunch or recess order.
Pies & Pasties $4.50
Yowie Choc Shake $3.00 Sausage Roll (including Gluten Free)$4.00
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Policies and Procedures Managing and Preventing Bullying
Every organisation, being a work place or school, has a set of policies to guide the internal Bullying is a learned behaviour which is unacceptable. However, bullying behaviours can
actions of those involved. Geraldton Senior High School is no different. We under- be changed. Geraldton Senior High School takes an educative approach to managing
stand that the text can be lengthy but we feel it is important to provide you with this and preventing bullying. The school’s processes and activities promote the development
information so that you understand the way we operate and what is required of your of the values and behaviours that create and maintain an inclusive, safe and supportive
child in regards to behaviour and education. Policies are reviewed year to year and will education environment.
be updated on our website (www.geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au) when required. Please take
the time to become familiar with the policies and procedures to know what to expect if Members Rights Responsibilities
a related situation arises. All students, • Are safe and supported in the • Participate and contribute
teachers, parents, school environment to school positive behaviour
Dress Code Unacceptable Dress wider school programs
• Are included
Our daily uniform consists of: It is inappropriate for students to wear community • Are treated with respect • Build positive relationships
• (Year 7-10) Navy and sky blue polo excessive make-up, jewellery or piercings • Demonstrate respect and
shirt with GSHS crest at school. Any jewellery or piercing must tolerance towards others
comply with the occupational health and
• (Year 11-12) Navy and white polo Students • Have access to curriculum • Understand and value the
safety requirements of the environment.
shirt with GSHS crest that supports the building of concepts of inclusion and
• Navy shorts with GSHS embroidery Students are encouraged to wear hats resiliency and social skills tolerance
when outdoors, but are required to remove • Are informed of the school’s • Identify and respond effect-
• Navy tracksuit pants with GSHS
them when indoors. plan on bullying ively to bullying
embroidery
Other inappropriate items include: • Are provided with supports to • Are aware of themselves as
• Navy Jacket with GSHS crest
• Hoodies stop bullying bystanders
• Navy trousers (defined style/brand
• Extra jumper under the school jacket • Seek help for themselves
from Total Uniforms)
and others as needed
• Enclosed shoes, suitable for sport and • Beanies
• Board shorts or beach wear Parents • Are treated with respect • Support and encourage
practical classes
• Thongs and other non-enclosed shoes • Are confident their children children to treat others with
• Program specific shirt (i.e. Midwest are provided with a safe and respect and tolerance
Clontarf Academy, STEP, Music • Visible coloured undergarments such
as t-shirts, bathers, boxer shorts, bras supportive school environment • Act in accordance with the
Ensemble) with GSHS crest school plan if they observe/
• Denim clothing • Are provided with access to
• Leavers jacket of current year information on the prevention know about bullying
• Religious dress in school colours Monitoring school Dress Code and management of bullying • Encourage children to report
• Broad brimmed hats recommended • Are informed of the school’s bullying incidents
• Form teachers check and record
(navy blue broad brimmed hat – student dress code on a daily basis plan and opportunities to • Work effectively with the
optional, available from uniform participate school in responding to
• Student required to explain reason
supplier) when outdoors but must be bullying
for not adhering to dress code
removed indoors Wider community: • Are strategically included • Provide support and input
• Students out of dress code are recorded
• Appropriate sporting shirt, shorts or at Student Services including other in prevention and bullying into the school’s approach
pants and shoes for Physical Education professionals management to preventing and managing
• Students out of dress code attend
classes bullying
recess and lunch detention
• Appropriate personal protective • Detention on more than three days
equipment is to be worn where in a term will result in a student being
required ineligible for special events
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Ways you can support a young person Finding out if someone is being bullied
Family and friends can play a critical role in supporting young people involved in or Knowing if someone is being bullied can be difficult; often parents and carers do not
experiencing bullying. Positive relationships can help protect young people from the know, or underestimate its frequency or its severity³ ⁴ ⁵. However, family and friends are
negative consequences associated with being bullied1. often in a good position to notice changes in behaviour, mood and general wellbeing as
well as early signs of mental and physical health issues. Not all young people will ask for
Young people who are well supported by their parents report fewer depressive symp-
help and it may take time for a young person to speak about their experiences.
toms than those who receive little parental support, regardless of whether they are the
ones bullying or are the target2. If you suspect a young person close to you is being bullied, ask them about their situa-
tion. Remember to be respectful and understanding and that they may not necessarily
• Let them know they are not alone. • Support them to problem-solve.
feel like answering. You can ask:
It may help them to know that a lot of Work together to come up with as
other young people experience similar many sensible and helpful strategies as
difficulties. possible to try and control the bullying. Have you ever noticed kids
This can increase their self-esteem and at school calling each other
• Make sure they are safe. Do kids ever tease you? Talk
discourage strategies that are unlikely
Sometimes this may require taking to be helpful (e.g. starting a fight). names or hitting or pushing about you behind your back?
action they are not happy with. Have a each other? Hit you? Push you around? Say
conversation with them if this might be • Support them to make new friends
the case. and maintain existing friendships. nasty things about you online?
Encourage them to spend time with If so, that sounds really difficult,
• Try to develop a trusting relationship
and ask questions.
others away from where the bullying is Do you ever feel lonely at school how are you coping with that?
happening. or left out of activities? What
Make sure the young person does
not have to handle this situation by • Build their confidence. happens and how do you feel? Do you think anyone else is
themselves. Identify their strengths as well as aware that it’s going on?
things they enjoy and find ways to de-
• Establish and maintain good communi-
velop these, especially social activities. It sounds like a really difficult
cation.
This can help them to feel good about
Ask open-ended questions and listen other things in their lives.
situation. Do you think we
without judgment and without panicking. could talk a bit more together What is lunchtime like at
Thanks to Headspace for providing the
• Be involved. to figure out how I might be school? What do you do?
resources on these pages to help familes
Show that you are interested in the and friends support each other. able to best support you?
young person’s life, relationships and
www.headspace.org.au
Resources
hobbies. Be mindful that persistent questioning can
There are many websites with great infor-
• Be prepared to seek help.
The full version of this information sheet can be found at be stressful for some young people and
https://headspace.org.au/assets/Uploads/Resource-li- mation and help with what to do in cases
may make them less willing to talk.
Help them decide how to approach the brary/Family-and-friends/Bullying-FAF-web.pdf of bullying. Here are some that we find
situation. Discuss who they could talk References: 1 Bowers L, Maughan B, Caspi A, Moffitt T, & Arseneault L. (2010). Encourage them to speak to someone particularly useful:
Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 51(1). 809-17. 2 Connors-Burrows N,
to at school, or in the workplace about Johnson D, Whiteside-Mansell L, McKelvey L, & Gargus R. (2009). Psychology they feel comfortable with and don’t • Geraldton Family & Youth Support
the situation. in Schools, 46(7). 593-604. 3 Fekkes M, Pijpers F, & Verloove-Vanhorick S. take it personally if they want to speak to Service - 24 Gregory St, Geraldton
(2005) Health Education Journal, 20(1). 81-91. ⁴ Goodman K, De Los Reyes A,
someone other than yourself⁶. 9921 4477 or 0458 295 282
• Provide reassurance. & Bradshaw C.(2010). Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review, 13(4). 366 ⁵
Holt M, Kaufman-Kantor G, & Finkelhor D. (2008). Journal of School Violence,
Emphasise that the bullying is not their 8(1), 42-63. ⁶ Australian Institute of Family Studies (2008). Working with fam-
Please contact the staff at Student Services • Ngala Parenting Line 1800 111 546
fault and that they are not responsible ilies concerned with school-based bullying. Australian Family Relationships at Geraldton Senior High School if you • au.reachout.com/everyday-issues/
Clearinghouse Briefing No. 11
for what is happening to them. have any concerns. bullying
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BYOD - Bring your own Device Personal Electronic Devices
Geraldton Senior High School allows Agreement which outlines the terms and Geraldton Senior High School recognises the importance of mobile phones and other
students in all year levels to bring their conditions for BYOD. personal electronic devices in our society, however teachers and students have a right
own laptop or tablet device to connect to • Students must be aware that devices are to to teach and learn in an environment free from interruption. Therefore, the following
the school network. Please note: Mobile be used only under strict guidance from rules apply for all personal electronic devices (PED) other than laptops and tablets:
phones are not considered a device in this the teacher and should only be switched
program and fall under a separate policy. on when asked to do so. Moreover, de-
vices are not to be used inappropriately Students are made aware of this rule and the consequences of not
Student and Parent / Carer Responsibilities following Teacher instructions regarding this rule,
during break times or in breach of the
• Students to be reminded that BYOD is an Only Teacher directed Teachers consistently reinforce the message: PED may only be used
school rules. as directed by the Teacher, for the purpose of education, not
amendment/appendix of the Network use of personal
Usage Agreement at Geraldton Senior • Students must understand that they are
communication or recreation during class time,
electronic device
High School and that the Network Usage solely responsible for the device and during class time Teachers consistently clarify the consequences.
Agreement must be strictly followed at that lost, stolen or damaged devices are
all times. not the responsibility of the school.
• Ensure the BYOD device is a supported • Students to ensure that the only connec-
Student found to be using the PED for purpose other than directed
device and meets the minimum Geraldton tion used on campus is the Geraldton by the Teacher,
Senior High School Wireless or Wi-Fi Only Teacher directed
Senior High School BYOD standards of NO WARNING - PED to be removed from student,
network and that no cellular (mobile use of personal
requirements. electronic device
PED to be placed in labeled bag and at next break taken to Deputy,
data) or ‘tethering’ connections are to Student to collect PED at the end of the day from Deputy.
• Ensure the device is properly looked af- during class time
occur.
ter and stored securely. Please note that
Geraldton Senior High School does not Misuse of Devices
provide secure storage for devices. • If the student’s device has been misused CHOICE - Teacher gives student the choice of handing over
• Ensure the device’s system is current and or any of the BYOD protocols have been the PED OR having their name given to the Deputy,
up to date (all current updates installed, broken the device may be confiscated Student does not Teacher is explict to student; choosing not to hand over
and patched correctly) and handed in to the Deputy Principal/ cooperate - fails to the PED will result in suspension,
• Ensure the device has some form of an- Student Services for the student to collect follow Teacher Student makes their choice to hand over their PED
instructions - Teacher takes relevant action.
ti-virus software installed. after school.
• It is the student’s responsibility to main- • Further breaches will result in a con-
tain a backup of all-important data used sultation with staff which could lead to
on their device. revoking of network or BYOD privileges. Student makes choice to NOT cooperate,
• Students to ensure that the device has Platform and Device Support Student chooses not Teacher provides name to Program Coordinator who will then pass
the appropriate student office software • Laptops on to Deputy OR, if convenient at next break, teacher takes name
to cooperate - fails to straight to Deputy,
installed, including Microsoft Office or follow Teacher
o Mac OS X 10.7 or higher Deputy to suspend student for 1 day.
equivalent (Pages, Keynote, Numbers, instructions
Open Office etc.). At no times will the o Windows 7 or higher
school provide any licensed Department • Tablets and Smart Devices
of Education software. o Apple iOS devices
• Students must ensure the device is fully o Android 4.0 or higher
PED may not be used to play music during class time. Music played to the class, with
charged prior to the commencement of Speak with Mr Puzzar in Student Services
permission of the teacher should be audible through a speaker.
school each day. for more information and the paperwork
• Students must sign the amended Gerald- required to be signed up to BYOD!
ton Senior High School Network Usage
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Academic Standing Homework and Home Study Guidelines
Assessment Rationale Semester Reviews Geraldton Senior High School recognises Why is Homework and
the value of students undertaking and
The major focus of students should be At the end of each semester Academic developing the habit to do extra work, as Home Study Needed?
their program of studies. The goal for Standing is reviewed. The majority of Year this improves performance and fosters Homework/Study should:
every senior student is to graduate as a 11 senior students will have met the “C” success. At a Secondary School level, it is • produce a higher level of achievement
lifelong learner. grade standard and 90% attendance appropriate that home study as well as
required. They continue their program of • support the development of the
Year 11 senior students take increased homework be undertaken.
studies with Academic Standing. student’s independence as a learner
responsibility for their own learning. This Homework is set by teachers for students to: • consolidate work done in class
requires: Conditional Standing • Complete work started in class • allow for observation of student
• Work ethic
Year 11 senior students who do not pass the • Work on and complete assignments progress and encourage opportunities
• Punctuality semester review are placed on Conditional for partnerships in education
• Practise work already dealt with in class
• Self-discipline Standing. A case conference is held and • Independently cover certain sections • further the partnership between
All year 11 senior students commence conditions of improvement agreed to. of a course on your own school and home
their program of studies with Academic Sustained Poor Performance Home study is set by students. It involves: • only be used to facilitate the
Standing. achievement of learning outcomes
Year 11 senior students on Conditional • Practise
Senior School Standards Standing who fail to meet the conditions • Extension such as reading extra about • not be associated with any form of
a topic covered class punishing students or means of securing
To maintain Academic Standing year 11 of improvement do not enter Year 12. discipline.
senior students must meet performance • Memorisation
Appeals Panel
and attendance standards each semester. What amount of Homework and Home Study?
At the Principal’s discretion, Year 11 senior
Performance Standard students barred entry to Year 12 programs Geraldton Senior High School takes the view that homework is a critical part of the
learning program for all students, although the commitment and complexity can
Year 11 senior students are required of study may be given an opportunity to
vary with the needs of students and their phase of development. Consequently, the
to achieve at least 6 “C” grades in their appear before an Appeals Panel. The appeal
will be heard in a timely fashion and so as expectation for a Year 12 ATAR student is different from that of a Year 7-9 student and in
program.
not to disadvantage the students in any turn is different again from that of a Year 11 General/VET student.
Attendance Standard way. No set time can be prescribed since individuals work at different rates but the following
r you
Year 11 senior students are required to is recommended as a guide:
attend a minimum of 90% to meet the
Year Group Recommended Homework/Home
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attendance standard.
rmati Study
Parent Participation Years 7 to 9 1 to 1.5 hours per night for five nights a week
Rich and productive partnerships between parents or care givers and teachers is Year 10 1 to 2 hours per night for five nights a week
important. Student learning and attitude has been shown to improve when these Year 11/12 - General/VET 1 to 2 hours per night for five nights a week
partnerships are in place.
Year 11 ATAR 2 to 3 hours per night for four nights a week with
Parent-Teacher evenings and assemblies are conducted to facilitate opportunities for an additional 4 hours over the weekend
parents, carers and teachers to meet and to celebrate student achievement. In addition, Year 12 ATAR 2.5 to 3 hours per night for four nights a week with
parents and care givers are invited to make appointments to meet with teachers to discuss an additional 6 hours over the weekend
individual student educational needs and progress.
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Assessment / Subject Completion Policy and Procedure Assessment Review available from the Deputy Principal. SCASA
(Senior School WACE Courses) representatives will then independently
and Appeals Process investigate the situation and report to the
1. Assessment guidelines for senior penalized unless: Reviewing marks and grades
appeal panel. If the panel upholds a student
students have been established by • By prior arrangement the reason When a student considers that there is an appeal, Geraldton Senior High School will
the School Curriculum and Standards has been deemed acceptable and issue about the marking of an assessment make any required adjustments to the
Authority (SCASA). Geraldton Senior the student/parent/guardian has task or about the grade assigned for a student’s marks and/or grades and re-issue
High School policies and procedures negotiated an extension course unit or subject they should, in the reports as necessary.
conform to these guidelines. first instance, discuss the issue with the
• Prior notice has been given in the case
2. At the commencement of each year of an in-class assessment teacher. Curriculum
(or intake) students will receive: Students receive instruction from qualified
• A medical certificate, parent letter or If a marking or grading issue cannot be re-
a. The course unit or subject explanation with a reason deemed solved through discussion with the teacher specialist teachers within the eight
outline with length of time for acceptable by the teacher / HOLA has then the student or parent/guardian should Curriculum learning areas of Mathematics,
each section been provided approach the Program Coordinator/Teacher- Science, English, Humanities Arts and Social
b. The assessment program for • The parent / guardian / supervisor in-Charge of the course or subject. Sciences, Health and Physical Education,
each course unit/subject with phones the school on the day of the The Arts, Technology and Enterprise, and
task weightings The student, parent or guardian can request, Languages Other Than English. Subjects
absence to provide an explanation in writing, that Geraldton Senior High School
c. Syllabus as defined by SCASA deemed acceptable by the Deputy not available are negotiated through the
conducts a formal assessment review, if School of Isolated and Distance Education
In addition, the grade descriptors for each Principal for exams and Head of Learn- they consider that the student has been
ing Area for all other (SIDE).
course/subject are available on line at disadvantaged by any of the following:
www.scsa.wa.edu.au It is the student’s responsibility to ensure As well as Academic subjects which are
• The assessment outline for the course
that all work requirements are met. examinable, students can also choose a
Assessment Reliability unit or subject does not meet SCASA
range of General Studies and/or Vocational
Late assignments will incur a 10% per day requirements
1. Students must attend class regularly Education and Enterprise courses through
penalty for a maximum of five days after • The assessment procedures used in
to show evidence that work on as- Workplace Learning, Traineeships, Pre-
which a zero will be recorded. the class do not conform with the
signments is original and is their own. Apprenticeship and other link programs
school’s assessment policy through Registered Training Organisations.
This will be evidenced through drafts, Additional Assessment
teacher observation, notes and par- • Procedural errors have occurred in
If it is deemed appropriate to provide Students requiring special education
ticipation in class. the determination of the mark and/or
a student with the opportunity to sit a assistance receive extensive and ongoing
2. Plagiarism is when somebody copies, grade
missed assessment: support either in class or in small groups.
paraphrases or summarizes the work • Computational errors have occurred The school provides literacy support
of others without acknowledgement. • A time will be negotiated that is suit- in the determination of the mark and/ programs as well as opportunities for
If plagiarism is detected in an able for the teacher. Students cannot or grade. gifted and talented students through in-
assessment item the student will be assume that class time can be used as
this may interfere with the delivery of The Principal, or a nominated representative, class and electronic strategies.
asked to re-submit a task and the will conduct the review. The reviewer will In addition, Indigenous students are
parent will be contacted. Subsequent new course content.
meet with the student and the teacher eligible to apply for placement in the
misdemeanours will receive a zero • Missed assessments cannot be independently and prepare a written report. Gigaman Gawala (boys) and Warlugurra
mark. deferred for extended periods and This report will be provided to the student Walgamanyulu (girls) programs. Details
will normally be sat within a week of and parent/guardian.
Late Submission the initial date. about entry requirements are available
If this review does not resolve the matter, from the Deputy Principals.
Late submission of assignments or com- • In exceptional circumstances the Pro-
gram Coordinator will manage the the student (or parent/guardian) may appeal
pletion of in-class assessments/exams after
situation. to SCASA using the appeal form which is
the due date will result in the student being
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Acceptable Use Agreement for Computers and Internet • I will be mindful of the possible • The misuse of online services may
problems caused by sharing or result in the withdrawal of access to
The student computer network at uncomfortable I will tell a teacher transmitting large files online. services and other consequences dic-
Geraldton Senior High School is made about it. Examples of inappropriate tated in the School’s policy
available for students to enhance their content include violent, racist, I understand that:
learning. All students have the right to use sexist, or pornographic materials, or • I will be held responsible for my • I may be held liable for offences
the computer facilities. However, students content that is offensive, disturbing actions while using online services committed using online services
have a responsibility to use the computers or intimidating or that encourages and for any breaches caused by Reminder: When you enrolled at Geraldton
in an appropriate manner. dangerous or illegal activity. allowing any other person to use my Senior High School, you signed a contract
• I will not attempt to access online services account agreeing to abide by the preceding
The contract signed during the enrolment
inappropriate material online or try agreement.
process establishes rules for computer use
and secures a commitment for best use to access Internet sites that have
practices for the time that the student is been blocked by the school or the P&C at Geraldton Senior High School
enrolled at Geraldton Senior High School. Department of Education. I will The Geraldton Senior High School P&C • Lobby on behalf of your school to
If you use the online services of the not attempt to or bypass school or manages the school canteen – the influence decision making from a
Department of Education you must agree to Department of Education web filters. only and main source of fund-raising. parent’s point of view
the following rules: • I will acknowledge the creator, author A bookkeeper is employed to manage • Participate in the WACSSO activities
• I will not reveal personal information, or copyright owner of any material the financial accounts and payroll of the and conference
including names, addresses, used in my research for school work canteen personnel.
photographs, credit card details and by using appropriate referencing. We need your presence at two meetings
At the P&C meeting, we receive Principal per term to sustain a quorum of 10
telephone numbers of myself or • I will make sure that any email that I report, Canteen and Treasurer reports; we members.
others when online. send or any work that I wish to have discuss the allocations of canteen funds
• I will not give anyone my login published is polite, carefully written and avenues in which we may be lobbying Membership is only $1.
password or let others login and / or and well presented. I will be courteous on behalf of our school in support of their The first meeting for 2019 will be Tuesday
use my online services account unless and use appropriate language in all In- buildings, staffing and general resourcing 12 February at 6:30pm in the Geraldton
it is with the teacher’s permission. I ternet communications. by the government. Senior High School staff room. The Annual
will not access other people’s online • I will follow the instructions of The Geraldton Senior High School P&C is General Meeting for election of office
services accounts without permission teachers and only use online services bearers will be held on Tuesday 12 March
your voice and your forum to:
from the teacher. I will tell my teacher for purposes which support my 2019.
if I think someone has interfered with • Get to know child’s school better
learning and educational research.
or is using my online services account • Develop a personal relationship with Be there to meet other committed parents,
without permission. • I will not use the Department’s online other parents to show your support and to hear the
services for personal gain or illegal news, first hand.
• I understand that I am responsible for activity (e.g. music file sharing), to • Develop a personal relationship with
all activity in my online services ac- bully, offend or intimidate others the Principal Request P&C notices by emailing
count. or send inappropriate materials • Better understand the issues faced by jwcgscpnc@gmail.com
• I understand that the school and the including software that may damage the school
Department of Education may mon- computers, data or networks. • Participate in forums and panels for
itor any information sent or received • I will not damage or disable the com- decisions affecting the School Board,
and can trace activity to the online puters, computer systems or com- Canteen and Wellbeing Committees
services accounts of specific users. puter networks of the school, the and staff selection panels
• If I find any information that is Department of Education or any other
inappropriate or makes me feel organisation.
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NAPLAN - NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM OLNA - Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
- LITERACY AND NUMERACY To achieve the Western Australian Certifi- Students in Years 10 to 12 who need to
NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are Can we prepare for NAPLAN? cate of Education (WACE), students need to demonstrate the minimum standard in
essential for a child to progress through demonstrate minimum standards of literacy one, two or all of the components will
school and life, such as reading, writing, NAPLAN is not a test that a student can and numeracy. These standards cover the be scheduled to sit the assessment each
spelling, grammar and numeracy. prepare for in the same way he or she range of skills regarded as essential to meet March and September. This gives students
might prepare for an end of term test. the demands of everyday life and work. up to six opportunities before the end of
While your child may have sat NAPLAN in NAPLAN tests skills that develop and im- Year 12.
Years 3 and 5, this year he or she will be prove over time. However, there are a few For example, it would be expected that
sitting NAPLAN online. The results will be things that you might like to do to for extra a young person leaving school can write For more information about OLNA go to:
more accurate and have a faster turnaround. support: a good job application, read and follow
https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/
The test may look a little different from instructions and complete the sorts of
assessment/olna/students-parents-carers
the last time but will be more engagaing. • talk to a teacher about getting some maths adults encounter all the time when
Students will sit NAPLAN in Weeks 3 and 4
extra help or resources shopping or balancing the family budget. Resources for Parents/Caregivers
• practise past papers that you can These skills must be demonstrated in literacy While teachers here at Geraldton Senior
of Term 2.
access from the NAPLAN website (reading and writing), and numeracy. High School support the Literacy and
Why do we have to do NAPLAN? • practise your typing and word pro- Students can demonstrate the minimum Numeracy needs of all students at school,
cessing skills standards by: there are range of ways you can help and
NAPLAN is a way for the school, teachers
and parents to determine your child's • practise spelling encourage your child at home. It is import-
• prequalification through the Year 9 ant that you are well informed about the
literacy and numeracy skills. • learn and practise the times tables National Assessment Program Literacy Literacy and Numeracy skills of your child
The tests provide an understanding of how • make sure you always edit your work and Numeracy (NAPLAN), or and about various government testing
your child is performing at the time of the using CUPS and ARMS (see below)
• performance in the Online Literacy such as NAPLAN and OLNA.
tests. They also provide information about • read lots of different texts including and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA).
how education programs are working and short stories, books, newspapers, re- It is important for parents to create a
which areas might need to be improved. views, tables, graphs and blogs Students who achieve Band 8 or higher in literacy-rich environment at home and to
any of the three components in their Year 9 encourage children to value the importance
NAPLAN tests are one aspect of the Remember! NAPLAN are acknowledged as having dem- of having Literacy and Numeracy skills.
school's assessment and reporting pro- onstrated proficiency in using a range of skills This means you should give your child
cess, and does not replace the extensive, NAPLAN is only ONE aspect of the school in that component. They are not required every opportunity to engage in reading,
ongoing assessments made by teachers program and we simply want students to to sit the corresponding OLNA component. writing, speaking and listening activities.
about individual performance. try their best.
For example, if a student achieves Band 8 or Asking your child to write the grocery list,
higher in reading in their Year 9 NAPLAN they encouraging them to read every night or
will not need to sit the reading component of asking them critical questions about current
the OLNA. events are all valuable activities that will
help emphasise that these skills are an
Resources for NAPLAN: important aspect of everyday life.
For parent information and support:
https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/parent-carer-support/ and https://k10outline.scsa.
Resources for OLNA:
wa.edu.au/media/documents/testing/NAPLAN-2018-Information-for-parents.PDF For parent information and support:
For examples of questions and past papers: https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/the-tests https://seniorsecondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/olna/students-parents-carers
For more information about NAPLAN Online: https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment For practise tests: https://assess.scsa.wa.edu.au/engine/index.php/login/olna
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accepted from What is going on How to find Connect
Charges and Contributions
4 Feb and close at the School?
Geraldton Senior High School offers a On a computer, visit connect.det.wa.edu.au
Secondary 12 April 2019
diverse range of courses that is open to all We often send out important messages and Log-in on the following screen.
students. The school requires some extra Assistance A new application
school news by email or on the school app.
resources to offer many of these programs Scheme (SAS) must be made each
year to receive the There is so much going on all the time that
which are not subsidised. Your child may also
The aim of SAS is to subsidy. the app is updated to keep students, par-
require some learning resources such as assist low income ents and the school community informed.
textbooks or protective equipment in order families with secondary schooling costs.
to meet the specific course requirements. It is funded by the State Government and Connect
In order to facilitate student success and administered through the Department of The Connect App is based around what is
learning via these resources and course Education. happening in the classrooms and you will
offering, we advise of the associated need a username and password to access
Education
compulsory charges and voluntary contri- Clothing Allow- the information. Click on the desired area. Classes show each
Program
butions. The outline of charges and contri- ance course along with notices, discussion, sub-
Allowance Teachers are using the online learning tool
butions is posted out to you prior to the missions and a content page. A couple exam-
end of each year, with statements being $115 payment Connect in all aspects of teaching. It can be
$235 ples appear below.
Public to parent/ seen as similar to other social media plat-
sent throughout the year. payment to
Schools guardian or forms but with a focus on the classroom
the school
As some families experience difficulty school
at Geraldton SeniorHigh School where the
meeting this obligation, we have set out ABSTUDY $79 groups a child belongs to are their classes.
some options to help those in need: Supplement payment to -
Allowance the school Students and teachers are able to com-
• Payment Plan - we are able to break municate and share items related to the
your contributions and charges into In order to be eligible for SAS, you must class via this platform. You are able to see
small, regular payments. Please con- hold a Department of Human Services your child’s tasks, assignments, due dates
tact our Finance Officer to arrange (Centrelink) Pensioner Concession Card and more.
or Health Care Card. Department of Vet-
• Payment Options - we are able to A few things to note:
erans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card
debit your credit card as per your
(blue only) is also eligible. The card must • All students have access to Connect
arranged payment plan or accept EFT
be valid some time during Term 1 and the and a school email account accessed
payments. Many people find it easi-
student(s) being claimed are listed on the through the DET Portal - connect.det.
er to set-up a recurring EFT payment
card. There are a few more fine details but wa.edu.au
via their financial institution. We con-
come into the main reception area and
tinue to accept payment at the main • Parents need a log-in to participate.
complete the form. Staff are able to assist
reception area during office hours Please ensure we have your current
and answer any questions.
• Extra assistance to those who qualify email address and one will be sent Connect App is available via App and Play
It is imperative to understand if you ABSTUDY to you. Otherwise, please email the stores and provides a feed of notices. It does
qualify for extra government subsidies You may be eligible or already receiving AB- school and we can organise one for not have the same functionality as using the
and complete the appropriate paper- STUDY from the Department of Human Ser- you. service on the desktop does.
work. See the information below the vices (Centrelink). In this case you are eligible • Please check your email regularly as
chart on this page for further details for the ABSTUDY Supplement Allowance. important school communications are
Forms are available from reception and our sent throughout the year
website to claim this subsidy.
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