2015 New Student Information Booklet

Denison College of
Secondary Education
Kelso High Campus
EXCELLENCE THROUGH SUCCESS
New Student Information Booklet 2015
CONTENTS
Welcome to Kelso High Campus ………………………………………………………….
p 3
A Brief History of Kelso High ……………………………………………………….……...
p 4
Term Dates …………………………………………………………………………………..
p 5
Head Teachers, Year Advisers ……………………………………………………………
p 6/7
Student Leadership ………..……………………………………………….………………
p 8
Student Support …………………………………………………………….………………
p 9
PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) ……………………………………………………
p10
School Contributions and Subject Fees ………………………………………………….
p11
Curriculum and Talented & Gifted Programs……………………………………………..
p14
Parent Involvement …. ……….…………………………………………………………….
p15
Technology …………………………………………………………………………………..
p16
Student Management and Welfare ……………………………………………………….
p17
Anti-bullying and Harassment Policy ……………………………………………………..
p18
School Uniform Policy ………..…………………………………………………………….
p19
iLearn Transition Program ………………………………………………………………….
p20
Circus Surreal ……………………………………………………………………………….
p20
School Policies and Procedures …………………………………………………………..
p21
Rewards and Recognition Program ………………………………………………….……
p24
Extra Curricular Activities …………………………………………………………………..
p25
World Vision Sponsorship ………………………………………………………………….
p26
Bathurst Wiradjuri Story Mural ……………………………………………………………...
p27
Who Can I Talk To? ………………………………………………………………………….
p28
Bell Times ……………………………..……………………………………………………...
p31
School Map……………………………………………………………………………………
p32
Contact Details
Address:
88 Boyd St
Kelso NSW 2795
Phone: 02 6331 4544
Fax:
02 6332 1678
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KelsoHigh
Visit our website: www.kelso-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Welcome to the Kelso High Campus of Denison College of Secondary Education
Kelso High has a great tradition of academic, creative arts and sporting success that will allow you to reach
your full potential in all aspects of your schooling life. With strong leadership programs and a supportive
learning environment, you will develop individual responsibility and essential life skills. You will be able to
benefit from a wide range of elective courses and a broad variety of extra curricular activities and programs.
We encourage you to participate fully in the life of the school.
Craig Petersen
College Principal
Michael Sloan
Campus Principal
Greg Hurford
Deputy Principal
Curriculum
Stephanie Brown
Deputy Principal
Welfare
A Message from the College Principal
Denison College, which began operations in 2007, is a Year 7 to 12 College consisting of Bathurst High
Campus, Kelso High Campus and the Macquarie Tutorial Centre. We are the largest provider of secondary
education in Bathurst, with student numbers growing to over 1800 in 2015.
Since its establishment in 2008 under Kathleen Compton, the College staff has expanded to include four
Head Teachers, an Online Learning Coordinator and an Online Learning Course Developer. The College
also supports a Vocational Education coordinator and an Executive Assistant. These people support the
implementation of a range of initiatives designed to improve the educational experience for all students
across the entire college.
Denison College is committed to providing a stimulating and differentiated curriculum that meets the
present and future needs of students. The co-curricular activities for all students in Years 7-12 are wide and
varied due to an extensive range of staff, resources and facilities. This blend allows the two campuses to
maintain their own unique identities, but with increased opportunities for students using the combined
resources of the college.
Denison College has an expansive senior curriculum that is shared across both campuses and TAFE. In
2012 Denison College is offering over 90 courses for study in the senior years. Shared courses operate on
Lines 3, 4, 8 and outside school hours. Through the Future Directions activities, students are given
comprehensive support when selecting their courses and in adjusting their pattern of study.
Denison College aims to enhance student learning through the development of our online learning site –
www.denisoncollege.nsw.edu.au/moodle. The site has had a spectacular start with a focus on supporting
students in their preparation for National and State testing. Some of the courses already completed include
Real Reading, Language Conventions, School Certificate History, School Certificate Geography, School
Certificate Computer Skills, Year 8 Science, Community and Family studies and Numeracy in Year 9.
Students can work anywhere, anytime, as long as they have an internet connection. Students receive
instant feedback on their progress, can have fun with the interactive games and share their ideas with other
students in the forum topics.
Craig Petersen
Principal
Denison College of Secondary Education
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A Brief History of Kelso High School
Kelso High was opened for the first time on the 27th of January, 1976, as a demountable high school in
Waterworks Lane, Gorman‘s Hill, Bathurst. It commenced with a teaching staff of 16, an ancillary staff of
8 and a student enrolment of 236, divided almost equally between years 7 and 8. The need for this new
school had been due to an anticipated increase in the population of Bathurst and it was evident that
Bathurst High School would no longer be able to cope with the increased demand for public education
in Bathurst.
1978 saw the move from the demountable school into a brand new
school at a completely different site. The new school had been able
to accommodate 1000 students. However, during its first year of
opening it only offered years 7-10 and had approximately 500
students enrolled. The school was state of the art and attracted
interest from all around NSW
On Friday the 19th August, 2005, tragedy struck when a fire
completely destroyed the school, leaving only one building standing.
Following the fire students were located at four different locations
throughout Bathurst while a new demountable school was erected.
Over 50 demountables were brought in from all across NSW to
ensure that the school remained operational.
Denison College of Secondary Education started operation in 2007.
It is a unique partnership between Kelso High Campus and Bathurst
High Campus under the leadership of the College and Campus
Principals.
In 2008, the new buildings of Denison College Kelso High Campus
were opened. The new amenities provided the most up to date
educational facilities for our students. They were formally opened by
the Minister for Education in June 2008.
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Term Dates – 2015
TERM 1
School Development Day – no students
Tuesday 27th January 2015
Day 1 for Year 7 and new enrolments
Wednesday 28th January 2015
Day 1 for Year 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 students
Thursday 29th January 2015
TERM 1 ENDS
Thursday 2nd April 2015
Term 1 School Holidays – Friday 3rd April 2015 – Sunday 19th April 2015
TERM 2
School Staff Development Day – no students
Monday 20th April 2015
Whole School Starts Term 2
Tuesday 21st April 2015
TERM 2 ENDS
Friday 26th June 2015
Term 2 School Holidays – Saturday 27th June 2015 – Sunday 12th July 2015
TERM 3
School Staff Development Day – no students
Monday 13th July 2015
Whole School Starts Term 3
Tuesday 14th July 2015
TERM 3 ENDS
Friday 18th September 2015
Term 3 School Holidays – Saturday 19th September 2015 – Monday 5th October 2015
TERM 4
Whole School Starts – No School Development Day
Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last Day for Students
Wednesday, 16th December 2015
School Staff Development Day – no students
Thursday 17th December 2015
School Staff Development Day – no students
Friday 18th December 2015
TERM 4 ENDS
Friday 18th December 2015
Term 4 School Holidays – Saturday 19th December 2015 – Tuesday 26th January 2016
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College Head Teachers
Wendy Murphy
HT Senior Studies
Kelso High Campus
Anna Townend
HT Junior Studies
Kelso High Campus
Sandra Chapman
HT Senior Studies
Bathurst High Campus
Cassandra Burt
HT Junior Studies (Rlg)
Bathurst High Campus
Campus Head Teachers
Selina Ash
Creative & Performing Arts
Kim Baker
Welfare
Shane Fitzpatrick
Anthony Johnston
Technology and Applied Studies
Support
Keshav Pillai
Mathematics
Robert Bartulovich
English
Ric Bolus
PD/H/PE
Peter Low
Administration
Jennifer Wickham
Science
Sharon Mendes
Human Society and
Its Environment
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Student Year Advisors 2015
Jenny Forster
Year 7
Megan Stanbridge
Year 8
Karah Logan
Year 11
Hans Stroeve
Year 12
Richard McFarlane
Year 9
Billy Taylor
Year 10
Other Staff to get to know:
Bronwyn Johnston
Counsellor
Denis Behan
Careers Advisor
Rex Cochrane
AEO
Pip Mortimer
Pawan Saini
Girls‘ Supervisor Technology Support
Jackie Christie-Johnson
Librarian
Helen Burgess
Admin Manager
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Trevor Gunter
Computer Co-ord.
Craig Perry
General Assistant
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Student Leadership
School Captains 2015
Jack Portegies
Olivia Sheehan
Isabella Fenton
Ebony Hotham
Aside from our four School Captains, the school has a Leadership Team. They assist the Captains in
representing the school within the Bathurst community and help in the organization of school functions.
In 2015 the other members of the Student Leadership Team are: Emily Hayes, Lachlan Hicks, Callum
Christie, Amy McLeish, Riley Single, Lauren Miles and Tom Rosser. The Leadership Team is
coordinated by Dr Adrienne Beddis.
Student Representative Council
The Student Representative Council (SRC) is comprised of 20-25 students from all years chosen and
elected by their peers. Usually there are four members from each year group. The purpose of the
Student Representative Council is to represent the views of the student body within the school to the
executive, the staff, the parents and the wider community and to allow an avenue for students to
discuss issues relating to the students.
The SRC, through its committee structure, attempts to develop projects and activities that satisfy the
needs of the student body and contribute to the development of a positive school environment. Through
these activities the SRC promotes student leadership, develops communication skills and raises
student morale. The regular activities of the SRC include formal meetings, workshops and discussions
with other SRC groups. Participation in the SRC is not limited to those elected representatives. All
students can contribute by being active members of the wider school community, listening and
contributing in their roll groups and supporting their SRC representatives.
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Student Support
Learning Support Team
The Learning Support Team is a whole school planning and support mechanism. It is formed with the
purpose of addressing the learning support needs of students through the co-ordination, development,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of educational programs.
A prime function of a Learning Support Team is to ensure that the needs of all students in the school
are being met and to facilitate the collaborative planning between teachers, support staff, parents and
students.
At KHC the LST meets weekly to discuss students who need additional support which may include
referral to outside agencies, counseling, outreach/ itinerant support teachers, coordination of school
based personel.
Support Staff:
Deputy Principal Welfare - is a key player in the Learning Support Team.
Deputy Principal Curriculum – oversees curriculum and elective choices.
Learning Support Team Co-ordinator - is responsible for overseeing all LST meetings by ensuring
that agendas are completed, minutes are recorded and distributed to the various team members and is
responsible for maintaining all LST documents.
Learning Assistance Support Teacher (LaST) – The LaST provides support for students
experiencing difficulties in learning both within the class and on a withdrawal basis.
School Counsellor – Kelso High has the service of a school counselor, whose responsibilities include
individual and group counseling with students, parents and staff. Students are able to make an
appointment.
Girls’ Supervisor – Deals specifically with issues relating to female students
Integration Co-ordinator – is responsible for co-ordinating all Funding Support within the school. She
works closely with the LSLO‘s (Teachers‘ Aides) and students with disabilities.
Aboriginal Education Officer – works collaboratively with Aboriginal students, parents and the
community focusing on welfare, academic and cultural programs.
Year Advisors - Each year group has a Student Advisor who is responsible for the academic and
social welfare of students in the particular year. Generally, they follow students through to Year 12 and
can be contacted by parents on any issue. An appointment can be made by contacting the office. In
most cases they should be the first point of contact for parents who wish to discuss any issues.
Career’s Advisor – The Careers‘ Advisor works with students and assists them with careers‘ advice.
He also coordinates work experience programs, university admission applications and senior student
TAFE courses which they do as part of their school studies.
SLSOs (Student Learning Support Officers) – The school has a number of Learning Support Officers
who work with students in their classes providing assistance and support.
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PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning
Kelso High is a PBL school
Positive Behaviour for Learning is a welfare initiative designed to explicitly teach positive behaviour and
clear expectations to students. The program aims to build a supportive school environment.
PBL is important to our school because it enables:
 Students to understand expectations
 Positive behaviour to be acknowledge and rewarded
 Builds mutual understanding and respect in a friendly, positive manner
 Data to drive the decision making process for the school to decide what behavioural areas need
addressing.
At Kelso High we value:
Being on Task
Being Safe
Being Respectful
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School Contributions and Subject Fees
Every student uses, in many different ways, the facilities of the school, and in order to maximise the
opportunities we can offer them, the school each year sets a school contribution. This money is spent
directly on enhancing the physical and educational facilities provided to all students. We ask that every
family make the effort to pay these contributions. They may be paid in total by Week 4, Term 1 or can
be paid off each term. Credit card facilities are available to assist payment.
Student Assistance Scheme
The Government has introduced a scheme to assist families in need of help with secondary education.
Kelso High Campus has received an allowance which is to be allocated to eligible families to assist with
the cost of educating their children. The school will disperse the assistance in response to specific
requests from families. A parent or guardian requiring such specific assistance to cover such things as
school uniform, textbooks, school excursions and stationery needs, should contact the co-ordinator,
Mrs Baker.
Years 7 and 8
Service Fee:
$50.00
Technology Fee:
$40.00
Visual Art
$45.00
Technology Mandatory
$60.00
(one payment covers both years
for Visual Art and Technology)
Maths Online
$20.00
Years 9 and 10
Service Fee:
Technology Fee:
Elective Fees
$50.00
$40.00
see following page
A book pack is available for purchase for Year 7 students.
Years 11 and 12
Service Fee:
Technology Fee:
Textbook Hire Fee
Elective Fees
$50.00
$40.00
$50.00
see following page
Your Fees Explained
 Musical instruments may be hired for $100 per year.
 Distance Education courses studied at Dubbo School of Distance Education and the Open High
School incur a fee per course per year. Fees are payable to the distance education schools. This
fee is not refundable.
 The Senior Text Book Hire Fee ($50 for 2 years) MUST be paid before textbooks will be issued.
 The Technology fee is to cover the costs of providing email for all students, internet usage, printing
cartridges, paper and software used by students in class, in the Library and in Computer Labs.
 Payments may be made at the School Office. Payments in installments are welcome.
 Eftpos, Visa and Master cards are accepted.
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Please Note: Many electives have a subject fee. These fees cover the cost of materials used in class.
If a student selects these electives they are expected to pay the fees. If they feel that they will not be
able to pay these fees then they should consider electives with no fees.
Year 9 and 10 electives
Year 9
Agriculture
Circus
Dance
Food Technology
Graphics Technology- students also
need instrument kit @ $35 approx.
Industrial Technology- Electronics
Industrial Technology- Engineering
Industrial Technology – Metal
Industrial Technology- Timber
Information and Software Technology
Japanese
Music
Photographic & Digital Media
Physical Activity & Sports Studies
Textiles Technology
Visual Arts
Cost
$10
$30
$12
$88
$5
Year 10
Agriculture
Circus
Dance
Food Technology
Graphics Technology
Cost
$10
$30
$12
$88
$5
$35
$35
$50
$60
$12
$30
$10
$50
$25
$15
$45
Industrial Technology- Electronics
Industrial Technology- Engineering
Industrial Technology- Metal
Industrial Technology- Timber
Information and Software Technology
Japanese
Music
Photographic & Digital Media
Physical Activity & Sports Studies
Textiles Technology
Visual Arts
$35
$35
$50
$60
$12
$30
$10
$50
$25
$15
$45
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Years 11 and 12
Note: Senior students are required to pay a Text Book Hire fee of $50. This is to be paid at the
beginning of Year 11 and books will not be issued until it is paid.
Year 11
Food Technology
Hospitality- students will also need to
purchase or hire kit & uniform
$10
Year 12
Food Technology
$10
$100
Hospitality
$100
Industrial Technology- Multimedia
$20
Industrial Technology- Multimedia
Industrial Technology- Timber
$40
Industrial Technology- Timber
Metals and Engineering
Music 1
Music 2
Photography
Software Design & Development
Textiles & Design—plus own materials
Visual Arts
Construction
Dance
Primary Industries
Drama
Entertainment Industry
Exploring Early Childhood
All Science courses: Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Senior Science
$35
$20
$20
$60
$20
$40
$50
$50
$20
$25
$20
$40
$20
$20
Per
course
Metals & Engineering
Music 1
Music 2
Photography
Software Design & Development
Textiles $ Design- plus own materials
Visual Arts
Construction
Dance
Primary Industries
Drama
Entertainment Industry
Exploring Early Childhood
All Science courses: Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Senior Science
$20 +
HSC
project
$20 +
Cost of
HSC
project
$35
$20
$20
$60
$20
$40
$50
$50
$20
$25
$20
$40
$20
$20
Per
course
.
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Curriculum
Kelso High Campus offers a wide and varied curriculum to meet the abilities, needs and interests of the
student body. In Years 7 and 8 students study a core curriculum while in Years 9 and 10 students study
a core curriculum as well as three electives which are chosen from a selection of approximately 20
electives. In Years 11 and 12 senior students choose their courses from a wide range of courses
offered at both school and TAFE. The Denison College Collegiate enables students to choose courses
at either Kelso High or Bathurst High Campuses. Classes in the junior years are streamed into ability
levels.
Detailed information on the curriculum and the courses currently being offered is available in the
―Curriculum at a Glance‖ brochure which is available.
Gifted and Talented Programs
An academically talented Year 7 class operates within the school. Students are placed into this class
on the basis of the information received from family nomination, the primary feeder schools and
information from external testing.
A number of students participate in a Virtual Selective Program called Xsel which operates throughout
the Western Region.
A wide variety of Gifted and Talented Programs and opportunities run within the school. Some of
these are listed in the table below:
English
Writing Competitions
Writing workshops with authors
Public Speaking
Debating
Senior courses to all levels
HSIE
Australian Geography Competition
Australian History Competition
Mock Trial Competition
Stock Exchange Share Game
CSU Business Competition
Creative & Performing Arts
Art Enrichment Days
State Dance Festivals
State Drama Festivals
Bands
School band, orchestra and ensembles
Art Exhibitions
School Spectacular
Drama and music productions
Western Region Band / Drama Camp
iVisualize Exhibition
PD / Health /PE
CHS Sporting Competitions
Regional, state and national sporting
representatives
Mathematics
Mathematics Competitions
Acceleration Programs
Mathematics Workshops
Senior courses to all levels
Science
Waterwatch and Streamwatch Programs
Science Competitions
Engineering Challenge
Bridge Building Competition
Murder Under the Microscope
Crystal Growing Competition
Other Programs
Mind Marathon
Various programs organized through the College
including talented athlete and sports programs
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Parent Involvement
Parents and Citizens Association
The current P&C Executive is:
President
Secretary
Treasurer
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Catherine Hale
Fiona Howle
Tanya Pallier
The P & C meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the administration building at 7.30 p.m.
Meetings are friendly and usually finish by 9.30 p.m. The P & C carry out a very successful fundraising
program based on annual priorities. They do this by working together and ensuring that this is a lot of
fun.
Please come along and get involved - it is one of the best ways of ensuring your child‘s success at high
school.
Parent representatives on school development teams – parent representatives often participate in
school teams which meet fortnightly.
Parent Forums – Special forums and meetings are regular held for parents where discussions are
held on a diverse range of topics including cyber safety, technology use, bullying and parenting skills
and study skills.
School Canteen
The school canteen is run by a manager and part time helpers, who are employed by the school. They
are committed to the healthy food policy which requires the canteen to meet certain standards
regarding the type of food sold. The canteen requires volunteer helpers to keep it running. If you are
available to help on any day please the school on 6331 4544
Welcome to New Parent Barbecue
The P&C in conjunction with the school normally hold a welcome barbecue for families of new students
including Year 7 families early in Term 1.
Parent Portal
Parents have the ability to view online school specific data regarding their child‘s progress timetable
and attendance through the ―Parent Portal‖. Refer to the separate sheet on the ―Parent Portal‖ for more
details.
You are encouraged to participate in the work of these important organisations to benefit the children of
the school. Research suggests that the more parents understand and are involved in the school the
more successful their children will be at school.
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Technology at Kelso High Campus
Kelso High is a technology rich school with four designated computing rooms, class sets of mobile
laptops in each faculty area and the school is fully networked with Wireless internet access. Interactive
whiteboards are used throughout the school. Video conferencing facilities are used by different student
groups to communicate with groups of students at nearby and distant locations.
Every student has a Department of Education email address and students from year 10 upwards are
encouraged to use their email accounts to access important Board of Studies information. Year 12
students are encouraged in particular to use their email address to access their HSC timetables, study
tips and other personal information regarding their HSC studies.
In addition, parents can log onto the Sentral portal to access their child‘s timetable, school reports and
attendance details. This is available to all parents from the time of their enrolment at Kelso High. `
2015 will see the implementation of the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) also called bring your own
technology throughout Department of Education schools. This policy permits students to bring their own
mobile devices (laptops, tablets) to school, and to use these devices to access school information and
appropriate applications for learning. Further information on BYOD will be provided to parents early in
2015.
When students use the web services of the Department of Education they must agree to the rules as
set out in the Web services Acceptable Usage policy. Among these rules are the following:
 I understand that I am responsible for all activity in my e-learning account.
 I will not give anyone my password.
 I will not reveal personal information about myself or others including names, addresses and phone
numbers.
 I will tell the teacher if I believe that anyone has interferred with my e-learning account.
 I will not use or distribute material from another source unless authorised by the copyright owner.
 If I find anything inappropriate I will tell a teacher about it.
 I understand that the school and the DET may monitor any information sent or received and can
trace activity to the e-learning accounts of specific users.
 I will be courteous and use appropriate language in all web based communications.
 I will not damage or disable the computers, computer systems or computer networks of the school,
the DET or any other organization.
The Library
All students are welcome in the library. The library has a wide range of books, magazines, news
clippings and internet access. Students normally use the library as part of their class lessons arranged
by their subject teachers. Students are also able to access the library at lunchtime. The library also
contains the Senior Study where senior students can go during their non-timetabled lessons. Library
staff are always ready to assist students.
The library also contains the offices of the Careers Advisor and the Computer Network Coordinator who
is available during the second half of lunch to assist students with any problems relating to their DET
email, network and password.
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Student Management and Welfare
Kelso High provides a supportive learning environment which models values of tolerance, justice and
equity, of decency and consideration for others. It is a place where co-operation is highly valued and
success can be achieved without it being at the expense of others. It is a place where gender, race,
religion or economic circumstances are not barriers to achievement.
All students have a right to quality education
Everyone has the right to be safe and happy at school
Our school rules are based on three simple expectations:
1. Be on task
2. Be safe
3. Be respectful
The Kelso High community has adopted the following behaviour code so that students will develop selfdiscipline and learn to take responsibility for themselves and for their actions.
Students at Kelso High are required to:
School Code of Behaviour
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Behave in a way that will bring credit to themselves and the school.
Follow instructions of school staff promptly and without argument.
Follow classroom and playground rules.
Use polite language and conversation, building respectful relationships with school staff, with
other students and with visitors.
Behave in a sensible, safe manner within the school environment and while travelling to and
from school. This also applies when attending excursions and sporting or other activities.
Follow the school policy on uniform and homework. Complete homework as required.
Respect the property of others and of the school.
Respect the rights of others- harassment, violence, bullying and discrimination of any kind are
not acceptable.
Attend school regularly and attend all lessons punctually.
Seek positive and peaceful solutions to problems and conflicts.
Not bring to school or use at school illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco or weapons of any kind. (This
is a strict Department of School Education Policy)
Try their best at all times.
This behaviour:
 Respects teachers
 Enables learning
 Respects the beliefs, feelings and property of others
 Ensures students are safe in the classroom, in the playground and while travelling to and from
school.
Kelso High encourages and supports students to exhibit positive behaviour. This is encouraged
through:
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ongoing consistent, fair and caring acknowledgement by staff
use of the rewards and recognition system
commendation of students at school and year assemblies
special morning teas for groups e.g. cultural groups, successful sporing teams
communication to parents recognising positive achievement and improvement
reward excursions and activities.
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Anti-bullying and Harassment Policy
Kelso High Campus does not accept bullying in any form and considers intimidation and harassment
to be acts of bullying. The school will provide a positive culture to ensure the existence of a safe and
caring environment which promotes personal growth and positive self-esteem for all.
At Kelso High Campus all bullying is taken seriously. The staff are committed to creating a school
culture that promotes personal growth, positive self-esteem with an anti-bullying ethos. The following
are just some of the many preventative measures and interventions we use as a whole school to
address the issue of bullying.
All junior students participate in anti-bullying workshops. These workshops are designed to familiarise
students with our Anti-bullying Policy. Students learn about types of bullying, the importance of the
‗bystander‘ and how to find support from family and friends. Students workshop scenarios and in groups
they find solutions to commonly experienced situations.
Students participate in a confidential whole school survey, where they record various types of
harassment or bullying that they may have encountered. This information is collated and used by the
Learning Support Team and Year Advisors to help identify and target types of bullying that may be
occurring and areas in the school that may need monitoring.
Parent and community forums are held regularly organized jointly by the teaching staff and P&C to
address issues such as cyber safety and bullying and where parents are provided with information and
advice in dealing with these important social issues.
Kelso High Campus participates in programs designed to promote positive social behaviour. The school
celebrates National Safe Schools Week with the intention of raising the anti-bullying profile. Members
of the leadership team learn how to keep the school a safe and happy place, free from bullying or
harassment. Guest speakers including the local Police Liaison Officer address the students on issues
relating to personal safety these include cyber safety, sending or receiving threatening or abusive SMS
messages or emails and using internet sites in a safe manner.
All students have a Year Advisor that provides pastoral care. The Year Advisor monitors and supports
the individual needs of students. The Year Advisor provides a point of contact for parents and acts as a
liaison between parents and the school. Year groups meet fortnightly with their Year Advisor, at these
meetings awards are given out as well as any important information. Through camps and regular
contact the year Advisor aims to promote social skills and group cohesion. Students are provided with
advice on how to deal with bullying and cards that explain ‘What to do if someone bullies you!’
All the staff at Kelso High Campus are provided with professional development focusing on antibullying. We believe it is important to have a consistent and thorough approach when responding to this
anti-social behaviour. At Kelso High Campus all bullying is taken seriously. Staff are committed to
stamping out this practice by implementing whole school strategies, such as surveys, discussions on
assemblies, newsletter articles, posters and leading by example. We ask all students who observe
bullying to respond and help prevent this anti-social behaviour.
Be Bully proof
Be Cyber Smart
Stop
Ignore
Walk
Block
Talk
Report
Report
Talk
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School Uniform Policy
It is a requirement of attendance at Kelso High Campus that students wear school
uniform
After extensive consultation with the Kelso High Campus Parents & Citizens Association, the Student
Representative Council and teaching staff it has been confirmed that the Kelso High Campus
community believes school uniform is a desirable feature of our school for the following reasons:
 Safety of students - intruders into the ground are easily identified
 Learning social responsibility
 Promoting a positive image to our community
 Training for the workplace
 Uniform prevents competition
School Uniform
Uniform items can be purchased at the school‘s administration office or from selected stores in
Bathurst. From Term 2 a uniform shop will operate part-time from the school administration building. A
review of the uniform took place in 2014 and additional items will be available from Term 2, 2015.
Girls’ Uniform
Pants and shorts- plain black pants, black track
pants, black shorts (no stripes) or a black skirt.
Tops- White shirt with a collar OR a white polo shirt
and hoodie with school emblem. Years 11 and 12
have special jerseys in school colours.
Shoes- For safety reasons and to comply with
OH&S requirements for practical subjects, shoes
must be enclosed and constructed of an
appropriate material, eg leather.
Thongs, canvas shoes or sandals are NOT
permitted.
Boys’ Uniform
Bottoms- Plain black pants, black track pants,
black shorts (no stripes)
Tops- White shirt with a collar OR a white polo shirt
and hoodie with school emblem. Years 11 and 12
have special jerseys in school colours.
Shoes- For safety reasons and to comply with
OH&S requirements for practical subjects, shoes
must be enclosed and constructed of an
appropriate material, eg; leather.
Thongs, canvas shoes or sandals are NOT
permitted.
The school has a Student Assistance Scheme for families experiencing financial difficulties in
purchasing uniform. Application forms can be obtained by contacting the school.
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iLearn Transition Program
iLearn is a primary partnership program for Year 6 students intending to enroll at Kelso High Campus.
The iLearn program is a very successful and highly regarded program which runs over four terms
where Year 6 students attend Kelso High Campus for one day each term and participate in specialist
classes.
iLearn aims to:
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Familiarize Year 6 students with Kelso High Campus,
Familiarize Year 6 students with key members of the staff,
Help the students feel comfortable with a high school environment,
Allow the students to experience lessons in a high school in a variety of curriculum areas,
Allow Principals of partner schools to identify a particular curriculum focus they would like to
have the students experience at the high school.
Students attending non-government primary schools are invited to contact Kelso High in Term 1 so that
they can be included in the program while students attending primary partner schools are contacted
directly through the primary school.
Kelso High holds an Information Night in Term 2 and a further Orientation Night in Term 4.
Cirkus Surreal
Kelso High has been a highly successful circus program for the past 13 years which all students in
year 7-12 are able to participate. Circus is a sport for all students and is offered as an elective in years
9 and 10 and as module in SLR for senior students. Students who develop high level skills in any area
of circus are able to audition for a performing contract and join the highly acclaimed Cirkus Surreal.
For further information and photos regarding Cirkus Surreal please visit our web site
www.cirkussurreal.com.au
Students involved in the circus program have displayed a significant reduction in anti-social behaviour,
decreased absenteeism, improved academic performance and communication skills. These students
have become more confident, improved fitness levels and have a strong sense of being valued. The
students learn a range of circus skills from acrobatic floor work, unicycling, juggling, balance, stilts, fire,
hoops and aerial acrobatics including silks, hoop, trapeze, cloud swing and Spanish web.
The troupe has performed at high profile events both nationally and internationally. They are
respected and acknowledged by other troupes including Cirque Du Soleil, Circus Oz and Circus
Monoxide.
In 2008 we travelled to Las Vegas with the assistance of the Bathurst community. In April 2011 we
went on tour from New York to Quebec City. In April 2014 Cirkus Surreal travelled overseas on a
”Vegas to Vancouver” circus tour.
Students from our circus program have been successful in auditioning for the National Institute for
Circus Arts (NICA) in Melbourne. Many of our graduates have established careers in the circus arts.
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Policies and Procedures
The following points provide a summary of the main policies and procedures at Kelso High Campus.
Student Attendance
Roll Call and roll checks
Rolls are marked each morning during roll call. Class rolls are also marked each lesson by the class
teachers. Attendance is monitored by an Attendance Team and Home School Liaison Officer.
Leaving the school
Permission to leave school during the day (for appointments such as doctor, dentist, etc.) can be
granted by bringing a note from a parent/caregiver to the front office, before 9:00 am on the day
required. A pass will be issued to students to allow them to leave school at the requested time.
Students without a note from parents will not be granted leave. Please do not make appointments for
doctors, dentists, etc. during school time (including sport time) unless it is absolutely unavoidable.
Absence and lateness
When a student is absent from school, Department regulations require that a note, signed by the parent
/ caregiver, MUST be supplied stating the reason for the absence. The note must be given to the roll
call teacher within 3 days of the student‘s return to school. If notes are not brought in within 3 days the
absence is recorded as an ―unexplained absence‖. Where it is known that a student will be absent for
an extended period of time, it is helpful for the school to have this information in advance. The school
has prepared booklets of suitable notes that parents can complete with the relevant information.
Students arriving late to school go straight to class where their time of arrival will be recorded. They
MUST provide a satisfactory note of explanation from parents / carers. This explanatory note should be
given to the class teacher. Students who repeatedly report late for school and/or lessons, without good
reason, may be placed on a detention and/or parental interview may be required.
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Sample Absence Note:
Student Name: …………………………………….. Year..……Roll Call…………..
My child was absent on the following dates: ………………………………………………..
The reason for this absence was:………………………………………………………………
Signature of Parent/Caregiver:…………………………………………………………………….
Date:………………………….
Truancy
Truancy is unacceptable at Kelso High Campus. Students who are out of class for any reason must
have a pass signed by a teacher. If a student is found truanting the absence will be recorded on the
student‘s attendance record and dealt with by their class teacher, Head Teacher, Deputy Principal or
Principal. Repeat offenders may be referred to the Home School Liaison Officer.
Lunch Passes
Lunch passes are not available for any students.
Emergency Procedures
During all emergencies, (e.g. fire) a continuous siren will sound indicating the need to evacuate the
school buildings. If this occurs, students are to follow the direct instructions of their teachers. Under
teacher guidance students will evacuate classes, taking their bags with them as directed. The
evacuation muster point is the front area of the school. Maps showing the evacuation procedures are
placed in each room in a prominent position. Evacuation drills are practised regularly.
Contacting Your Child at School
Students are required to have mobile phones switched off and in their bags while in class. If you need
to contact your child during the day please contact the office who will send a message to them directly.
First Aid
If students are feeling sick they should report to the administration office. If this occurs in class they
should get a note from their teacher. Parents/caregivers will be contacted in an emergency. Please
ensure that all contact details are kept up to date. No medication is to be brought to school by
students.
Campus Traffic Management
Students travelling to school by bus will be delivered and collected from the bus bay on Boyd Street.
Students who walk to school may enter the school from either of the Boyd Street, Miriyan Drive or Hugh
Street entrances. It should be noted that the Miriyan Drive gate will be closed by 9:30 a.m.
If students are being delivered to school by private transport the preferred drop off points are in Miriyan
Drive and Hughes Street. Both of these entrances provide students with relatively close access to the
centre of the school. The Boyd Street entry is the least preferred entry due to the large volume of
pedestrian and bus traffic in this area. Legal parking spaces are very limited at this entrance. Vehicular
traffic is not permitted on the school grounds unless on school business, in which case vehicles must
be parked in the designated car park and business conducted via the Administration office and sign in.
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Canteen
The Canteen operates every school day. Lunches should be ordered before 8.55am. Students may not
make purchases at the Canteen during lesson time. Students must queue in an orderly manner (two
students to be at the window at a time) and follow the directions communicated by the staff member
present and instructed by the PBL team. Students are not to go to local shops or home for lunch.
Lost Property
Property lost or found should be reported to the Administration Office. Preloved clothing is also
available from the Print room, near staffroom.
Homework
Homework is an essential part of a student‘s education, and should become an automatic routine
undertaken each night. It may be work set by the teacher, or revision of the day‘s lessons. Staff will be
mindful of the age of students, and the potential amount of homework set across the curriculum.
Students are encouraged to have and use a homework diary.
Mobile Phones / Electronic Devices
The inappropriate use of electronic devices disrupts the learning environment and interferes with the
operation of a school.
Mobile phones, music devices & electronic devices are not to be used in class, unless with permission of the
teacher. The high risk of theft is also potentially a significant problem to monitor and police. If students bring
mobile phones to school, it is at their own risk. The school will not accept any responsibility for any loss or
damage. Therefore, electronic devices are not the responsibility of teaching staff.
In class, mobile phones are to be switched off and put away. Students who do not follow this policy may
have their phone confiscated for a period of time.
Classrooms, Demountables and Corridors
These areas are out of bounds before 8.55am and at lunch and recess. When a student leaves a
teaching area a note must be obtained from the teacher. When the weather is inclement, staff and
students are provided with a designated alternative. It is expected that students will stay in sheltered
areas in wet weather.
Visitors
All visitors to the school must report to the Administration Office, front visitors entrance. Visitors
wishing to meet with staff/students may do so within the Administration Office environment unless
permission is obtained from the Senior Executive. All visitors moving throughout the school premises
will be required to wear a 'visitors badge'.
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REWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM
This program aims to reward and recognize appropriate behaviour based on the principles of Positive
Behaviour for Learning and the principles of:
Be Safe,
Be on Task,
Be Respectful.
All students will commence the year on WHITE level and as students receive MERITS from teachers
they will be able to move onto BRONZE, SILVER and GOLD levels. Students who reach these levels
will receive recognition at either special Merit Presentation Assemblies or the annual Presentation
Night.
Merits will be given in the areas of:
Achievement (academic, sporting and cultural achievements),
Behaviour (in the class, playground and on excursions),
Uniform (for consistently meeting uniform expectations).
Students may be placed on GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, RED or PURPLE levels where their behaviour
and conduct does not meet school expectations. Students placed on these levels will be monitored
through placement on various coloured cards and may involve loss of privileges.
Recognition of Student Achievement
GOLD- Exceptional Achievement – Students will be awarded a Principal‘s Medallion
presented at the annual Presentation Night.
SILVER- Kelso High Campus Award presented at special Merit Presentation Assemblies.
BRONZE- Kelso High Campus Award presented at special Merit Presentation Assemblies.
WHITE- Entry level for all students.
GREEN – Causing concern in the classroom.
BLUE – Causing concern in regard to attendance.
YELLOW – Causing concern across the school.
RED – Return from suspension.
PURPLE – Principal Card for serious breaches of discipline code.
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Extra Curricular Activities
Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities and programs such as:
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Public Speaking
Student Leadership Programs
Cirkus Surreal
Student Representative Council
Drama Productions
International Visits
Student Representative Council
Streamwatch / Waterwatch
Kelso Café
Agriculture Club
Rural Fire Service Program
Year 7 Camp
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Girri Girri Aboriginal Sports‘ Academy
Vocal Groups
Sports Enrichment days
Debating
Mock Trial Competition
Gifted and Talented Programs
Dance Ensembles
Orchestras, Bands and Ensembles
CKC Cup (Cowra, Kelso, Canobolas)
Year 7 Sporting Days
iLearn School Partnership Programs
Range of individual and team sports
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World Vision Support
Kelso High Campus has a proud tradition of supporting World Vision through sponsorship of young people in
under-developed countries. This is achieved by holding fortnightly raffles and students participating in the 40
Hour Famine. In 2013 over $1500 was raised through the 40 Hour Famine.
"Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity; it is an act of social justice... Education is the most powerful
weapon which you can use to change the world."
(Nelson Mandela)
Some of our past sponsored children include:
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YANES ADOLOFRAIN KETTY, from Indonesia.
YUVENTUS DARMA KALBU RABU from
Indonesia
TENDAI MAWARIRE, from Zimbabwe
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SINDIE MAGAGULA, from Swaziland.
SHITA TESHOME, from Ethiopia.
TEYAMUS KOGOYA from Indonesia
SUJI YESUDASS from India
"In helping others, we shall help ourselves,
for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."
(Flora Edwards)
Our Present Sponsored Children
DESTA MERHAWIT, is a 16-year-old girl from Ethiopia. She is in grade 10 & she loves Maths best! She
walks about 1km to school & back each day; she likes to eat meat most, but night meals are usually based
on vegetables. She usually helps with cooking chores. She has been healthy this year with diet help &
regular check-ups organised by World Vision. The biggest community project that we have helped with has
been the building of a kindergarten.
VAN LUAN HO is a 13-year- old boy from Vietnam. He is in grade 5 of Primary school. At school he likes to
play with friends and participate in school activities. He enjoys his lessons and keeps his classroom clean!
His letter said ―he was taller, stronger, has more knowledge and has more friends.‖ He has learnt a lot since
last year – ― obedience, honesty, frankness, cleanliness and a respect for elders‖. Van describes himself as
active & cheerful. Our support helped his family mainly with school equipment & birthday celebrations. It also
helped his community with disaster mitigation and preparedness; breedings, seedlings and fertilizer
distribution. His diet is mainly rice, fish but he likes peaches most.
Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It‘s what you do for others."
(Danny Thomas)
What else have we done?
In no particular order here are some of the other projects we have been able to support over the last 20+
years:
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$500 to set up a school in rural Zimbabwe,
We purchased two Nintendo Gameboy Advances for the children‘s ward at Bathurst Base Hospital,
We bought $300 worth of badges from the Save the Children Fund to resell
Donated $500 for emergency drought relief in Eritrea.
We were able to provide safe drinking water to a community in Afghanistan,
$1000 to the Ethiopian Drought Appeal in 2001
Donations to Fred Hollows Foundation, Doctors With No Boundaries and Save the Children
Appeals after an earthquake in Honduras, a tidal wave in PNG, conflicts in Kosovo & Rwanda
$500 to Sudan Drought Appeal
Provided funds for breakfast for 6 children in Romania for 1 year
$1000 to help eradicate the metre long ‗gut worm‘ from the drinking water of African communities
$1000 towards the KHC Bushfire response
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains
and is immortal."
(Albert Pike )
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Bathurst Wiradjuri Story Mural
This mural was completed by students from Kelso High Campus and was officially unveiled in November
2013. Members of the Wiradjuri community provided assistance and support to the students. The mural has
been proudly placed on the J Block wall facing the Administration building.
Bathurji Wiradyuri Mayiny Girri Giilang (Bathurst Wiradjuri Future People Story)
The mural depicts the following in its storyline:
Before dreamtime the land is featureless and shows the night. The song-line contains the stories passed
down from generation to generation. The Aboriginal people are astronomers and the emu in the sky is
Auntie Gloria looking down and watching over everyone. The Southern Cross can only be seen from the
Southern Hemisphere and is in the second panel. The white dots and ribbon are swirling through time. The
kookaburras sing and the sun rises. The hills in the mural, represent Mt Panorama and the hills around
Bathurst. The song-line links the Aboriginal tribal groups together and runs throughout the entire country. It
starts to diminish because of Colonisation when Aboriginal people had their culture taken from them. The
rings represent all the people working together to build a stronger community and the song-line is starting to
rebuild as more people create their own personal dreaming for the future symbols. The final panel No.5 is
the Macquarie River, an important feature of Bathurst and Flat Rock where the flowing green lines represent
the organic nature of the community. Students created their own personal totems and these are depicted
throughout the Mural. Also included in the mural are the 8-ways symbols (Aboriginal Pedagogy). The flora
and fauna are the students‘ representation of themselves.
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Denison College of
Secondary Education
Kelso High Campus
Who Can I Talk To?
If you need assistance with any of the following
Either
Email [email protected], with “Attention Mr/Mrs/Ms _________________”
Or
Ring 6331 4544 and ask for:
Aboriginal Education
Girri Girri, Norta Norta
AEO
Mr M Coates
Mr R Cochrane
Attendance
Any concerns around overall attendance, and partial absences
Deputy Principal - Mr G Hurford
Head Teacher Administration - Mr P Low
Attendance Team - Mrs C Honeyman
Bullying Concerns
Information around ongoing programs, and help with problems
Head Teacher Welfare
Year Advisers
Mrs K Baker
Simply state the year your child is in and you will be referred
Canteen
Contact through the school number
Year 7 Camp 2015
2015 Year Adviser
Mrs J Forster
Careers Advice
Work Experience, University Early Entry, School Within A School
Mr D Behan
Class Changes
These are possible, however, a formal meeting is needed with
Electives - Deputy Principal - Mr G Hurford
Subject Classes – Head Teachers
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Curriculum
Pattern of study, electives, information about subjects.
Overall 7  12 curriculum Mr G Hurford (Deputy Principal)
Faculty Head Teachers and College Head Teachers
Ms A Townend and Mrs W Murphy
Counselling
The school counsellor works with students and their families to make school a happy experience. Mrs
B Johnston is on site 4 days each week
Fees
These can be paid at the front office
Learning Support Team
This team oversees the learning and welfare of students, creating strategies and plans, and allocating
funding
Integration Coordinator
Mrs L Baker
Student Adviser Girls
Ms P Mortimer
Head Teacher Support
Mr A Johnston
Enrolments
By appointment with:
Extra Curricular Activities
Dance, Drama, Music
Sporting teams and events
S.E.S Cadets
Debating
Year Excursions
Cirkus Surreal
The Principal, Mr M Sloan
Deputy Principal, Mr G Hurford
Ms S Ash
Mr R Bolus
Ms S Ash
Mr R Bartulovich
Ask for your Year Advis0r
Deputy Principal - Ms S Brown
Enrichment/Gifted and Talented/Virtual Selective School
Head Teacher Junior Studies - Ms A Townend
Librarian - Mrs J Christie-Johnston
Leadership Team
Co-ordinator of Year 12 leaders
Mrs A Beddis
Parent-Teacher Evenings
Bookings are made online
Enquiries to Ms A Townend
School Reports
These are mailed home. Several key staff involved
Deputy Principal - Mr G Hurford
Head Teacher Administration - Mr P Low
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Senior Studies
Seminars, patterns of study, elective choices Deputy Principal - Mr G Hurford
Mrs W Murphy
Special Education/Support
Funding, programs, placements, ongoing issues
Head Teacher Support -Mr A Johnston
Integration Coordinator - Mrs L Baker
Student Assistance
Help with uniforms, fees, excursions, equipment
Front office staff
Head Teacher Welfare - Mrs K Baker
Subject Information
For background information on various subjects, name the subject, and ask for the relevant Head
Teacher.
Technology
For assistance with devices and networks, passwords and access
Computer Coordinator - Mr T Gunter
Computer Technician - Mr P Saini
Rewards and Recognition
Merit Scheme, Merit Assemblies
HT Welfare - Mrs K Baker
Deputy Principal - Mr G Hurford
Uniform
Explanation, issues with compliance
HT Welfare - Mrs K Baker
Mrs S Frawley
Welfare and Discipline / Suspension Return
It is expected that a parent attends suspension return meetings
Principal - Mr M Sloan
Deputy Principal - Ms S Brown
Deputy Principal - Mr G Hurford
Lost Property
Enquiries to the front office or Mrs E Williams
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Denison College of Secondary Education - Kelso High Campus
BELL TIMES - 2015
Period
Monday
Thursday
Friday
Period
Tuesday
Period
Wednesday
Roll Call
9:00 – 9:10
Roll Call
9:00 – 9:10
Meetings
8:30 – 9:30
1
9:10 – 10:04
1
9:10 – 10:00
Roll Call
9:30 – 9:40
2
10:04 – 10:57
2
10:00 – 10:50
1
9:40 – 10:35
Recess
10:57 – 11:17
Recess
10:50 – 11:10
2
10:35 – 11:30
Assembly
11:10 – 11:30
11:10 – 11:40
Recess
11:30 – 12:03
3
4
11:17 – 12:11
12:11 – 1:04
W1 – Year
W2 – School
3
Week 1
Week 2
11:30 – 12:20
11:40 – 12:25
4
Week 1
Week 2
12:20 – 1:10
12:25 – 1:10
3
12:03 – 1:03
Sport for Years 8 - 10
4
1:03 – 2:03
Sport for Years 8 - 10
Lunch
2:03 – 2:35
5
2:35 – 3:30
Lunch 1
1:04 – 1:24
Lunch 1
1:10 – 1:30
Lunch 2
1:24 – 1:44
Lunch 2
1:30 – 1:50
5
6
1:44 – 2:37
2:37 – 3:30
5
6
1:50 – 2:40
2:40 – 3:30
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