AQUINAS COLLEGE VALUES AQUINAS COLLEGE VALUES We continue to read the signs of We continue to read the signs of the time to provide service the time to provide service through Catholic education for through Catholic education for boys, and we endeavour to live an boys, and we endeavour to live an authentic Christian life based on authentic Christian life based on our core values and beliefs. our core values and beliefs.
FAITH IN ACTION We journey in our faith and express it by living the Gospel Values through life and prayer.
CHARACTER We strive to challenge our College community by focusing on holistic success and the facilitation of opportunities for boys to achieve
EXCELLENCE EVERY DAY We enable our students to understand, care about and act on core ethical values such as respect, justice, civic virtue and citizenship, and responsibility for self and others
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, Aquinas College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
MessagefromtheHeadofJuniorSchool
WelcometoourYear4-6Handbook-Designedtoguideandsupport youasavaluedmemberofourJuniorSchool
Theseformativeyearsareonesoftremendousgrowth,whereboys buildcharacter,learnfromtheirexperienceanddevelopintoresilient youngmen.
Webelievethatbyworkingtogetherandstayingonthesamepage regardinganystudentconcerns,wecanachievetheverybest outcomesforyourson
AsaCatholicSchoolintheEdmundRicetradition,outcommitmentis centraltoyourson’sjourney,shapinghisexperienceandguidinghim ashegrowsanddevelops
MrsNicoleMonzu HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
MrRobHenderson PRINCIPAL
INTRODUCTION Thishandbookprovidesinformationfornewparentsandstudents. Italsoattemptstoclarifyanumberofexpectationsandprocedures.
YEAR4-6PROGRAM AtAquinasCollege,aCatholicschoolforboysinthe EdmundRicetradition,wehelpboystobethebestthey canbe Webelieveinaholisticeducationthatcelebrates whoyoursonisandwhohebecomes Wehonourand encouragehisautonomy,endeavour,passionand achievements Wehavetheexperienceneededwhere togetherwecanhelpyoursongrowintoamanfor others
Weknowhowboyslearnbestandimplementthemost effectivestrategiestomakeeducationmeaningfuland purposefulforhim
Toprovideinterestingexperiencesthatengageboysitis importanttotailorprogramsthatmeetboys’specific needs Boyslearnbestwhentheycanmovearoundand experiencethingsphysically Inthiswaytheycan developtheirknowledge,understandingand competence
Weprovidethoseexperiencesinasettingthatpromotes self-esteemandcelebratesdifference Theprogramsour staffprovidearebothfunandengaging Yoursonisina nurturingenvironmentwithexcellentfacilitiesand space
TEACHING&LEARNINGPROGRAM TheJuniorSchoolprovidesanenvironment,whichfostersthespiritual,academicandsocialandemotionalgrowth oftheschoolcommunity.AquinasCollegestrivestosupportparentsinnurturingthegrowthanddevelopmentof theirsons Individualdifferencesofstudentsarerecognisedandeveryeffortismadetocaterforindividualneeds, andprovidesignificantspiritual,educationalandcommunityexperiencesforallstudents
CURRICULUM TheAustralianCurriculumisadocumentusedbyallgovernmentandnon-governmentSchools TheAustralian Curriculumisdesignedtoassiststudentstodevelopwhatittakestobeconfidentandcreativeindividualsand becomeactiveandinformedcitizens Itsetsgoalsforwhatallstudentsshouldlearnastheyprogressthroughtheir schoollife-wherevertheyliveinAustraliaandwhateverschooltheyattend Learningareastaughtandassessedin Years4-6atAquinasJuniorSchoolinclude:
ReligiousEducation
Mathematics
HumanitiesandSocialSciences
Science
TheArts–Music
English
HealthandPhysicalEducation
Languages(Italian)
Technologies–DigitalandDesign
TheArts–VisualArt
STEM-Science,technology,engineeringandMaths TermOverviewsareprovidedtostudentsandparentsatthebeginningofeachterm Theseoutlinespecifictopics andkeyconceptsthatwillbecoveredineachofthelearningareas Theseareavailableonyearlevelportalpages
Theseareausefulguideforparentstoassistboyswithrevisionandconsolidationofwhatislearnedatschool Term OverviewsarefoundonSEQTAYearlevelPortalPages
ASSESSMENT&REPORTING Anassessmentscheduleisprovidedtostudentsandparentsatthebeginningofeachterm Assessmentsarea combinationofformativeandsummative ResultsfromassessmentswillbeavailabletofamiliesthroughSEQTA throughouteachterm,vianotifications Ourfocusisnotonnumbers,butrather,growth Worksampleswillhave rubricsattachedtoshowachievementspecifictoyourson
AformalSchoolReportisprovidedattheendofTermOneinterim,endofSemesterOneandendofSemesterTwo ParentTeacherInterviewsarescheduledasfollows:
Term1Week4–newfamilies
Term1Week10–allfamilies
Term2Week10–allfamilies
StaffareavailabletomeetwithparentsofstudentsonIndividualEducationPlansmoreregularly,andbyrequestas neededforallstudents TheJuniorSchoolOpenEveningLearningJourneytakesplaceinTerm3eachyear
AQUINASCOLLEGEVISION,MISSIONANDVALUES Vision
FoundedinvaluesespousedintheGospel,AquinasCollegeseekstotransformtheheartsandmindsofstudents througheducationtobuildamorejustandinclusivelocalandglobalcommunitythroughpresence,compassion andliberation
Mission
AquinasCollege,asanEREAschool,offersaliberatingeducation,basedonaGospelspirituality,withinaninclusive communitycommittedtojusticeandsolidarity Weenableboystoreachtheirfullpotentialforthemselves,andto becomevaluablemembersofsociety
Values
Educationisanexperience,onesteepedinthreekeytouchpointsthataffectrelationships,behavioursand deliverables OurvaluesofCharacter,FaithandExcellenceencouragesstudentstoquestiontheirbeliefs,capabilities andexpectationsinordertomouldthemintothegoodmentheycanbe
Faithinaction Characterinlife
Excellenceeveryday
WejourneyinourfaithandexpressitbylivingtheGospel Valuesthroughlifeandprayer
Weenableourstudentstounderstand,careaboutandact oncoreethicalvaluessuchasrespect,justice,civicvirtueand citizenship,andresponsibilityfor selfandothers
WejourneyinourfaithandexpressitbylivingtheGospel Valuesthroughlifeandprayer
CHARACTER Liberating Education
We open hearts and minds, through quality teaching and learning experiences, so that through critical reflection and engagement each person is hope-filled and free to build a better world for all.
Our community is accepting and welcoming, fostering right relationship and committed to the common good Community
Character Catholic schools strive to integrate faith and life
Students do this through looking at self in the likeness of God
We are committed to justice and peace for all, grounded
We invite all people into the story of Jesus and
JUNIORSCHOOLLEADERSHIPPROGRAM ThisdynamicprogramrunsacrossfiveschooltermscommencingatthestartofTerm3inYear5andculminatingin allstudentshavinghadtheopportunitytobeapartoftheJuniorSchoolLeadershipProgrambytheendofTerm3 inYear6oftheirschooling
Thepurposeofthisprogramistomakeleadershipexperiencesaccessibletoallmembersofourcommunityand assistthemtotransitionintoseocndaryschoolwithskillsandpracticespertinenttotheirformationasyoungmen
TheJuniorSchoolLeadershipProgramwillbeattainablebyallboyswhoupholdtheCollegevaluesonadailybasis andmeettheexpectationssurroundingcharacterandtheirpersonalattributes
Theboyswillbegivenopportunitiestodeveloptheirleadershipskillsthroughembeddedandholisticchallenges thattheCollegeprovidesbothexplicitlyandasapartoftheireverydaycontributiontotheCollege Further informationcanbefoundinthestudentdiaryandthroughclassroomteachersandtheAssistantPrincipal
YEAR4-6GUIDELINES CleaningProcedures Classroomequipmentincludingmanipulatives,furniture andequipmentwillberegularlycleanedandmaintained Dressupsandclothes-washedregularly Tables-wipedoveraftereachuse Roomsandfurniture-cleaneddaily Musicalequipment(whistles/flutes)-medicatedwipe aftereachuse.
InfectiousDiseasesandIllness Incaseofinfectiousdiseasetheparentsmustinformthe schoolassoonaspossible Wewilltheninformallstaff andparentssothatboyscanbecheckedbytheir caregiversforsymptoms Aboywithaninfectiousdisease maynotreturntoschooluntilfullyrecoveredandwitha medicalclearance
Consent2Go https://portalaquinaswaeduau/general/consent2goupdate-details/
Uponenrolmentpleaseensureyouhavecompletedthe Consent2Goinformation Thisplatformprovidesthe Collegewiththemostuptodatemedicalinformation pertainingtoyouson Itisimperativethatthisisregularly updatedandrelevant Parent/GuardianContactDetails suchasEmailAddress,HomeAddressandPhone Numbers,EmergencyContactDetailsandStudent HealthcareDetailscanallbeupdatedonthisplatform
Toensurethebestpossiblemanagementandcareforall children,andtoavoidcrosscontamination,weaskthatif anyofthefollowingarepresentyoudonotsendyour childtoschoolandtakehimtoapractitionertobe advisedifheisatriskofinfectingothers: inflammationorstickyeyesie conjunctivitis, persistentgreenoryellownasaldischarge, diarrheaorvomiting, unusualskinrashes, feverat38degreesCelsiusoraboveand persistentpain headlice
Ifachildhassufferedfromvomitingordiarrheaathome hemustnotattendschooluntilthesymptomshave ceasedfor48hours
HealthyEating/CrunchandSip Studentsareencouragedtodrinkplentyofwaterandeat freshfruitandvegetablesthroughouttheday,including duringclasstimewhenteachershaveplannedforthisto occurintheirdailytimetables
MedicalConditions BoyswithmedicalconditionsmusthaveanEmergency Action/ManagementPlan Allstaffwillbealertedtothe natureofanymedicalconditions Itisimportantto discloseanyongoingmedicalconditionstostaffandany changesbereportedviaConsent2Go(C2G)
Ifyoursonhasanymedicalconditionssuchasasthmaor anaphylaxisforexample,pleaseincludethisonthe enrolmentform Priortocommencement,an appointmentwillbemadeforyoutodiscussany concernsregardingamedicalcondition Anymedication requiredforaconditionwillbestoredandkeptoutof reachofchildrenbutinalocationforeasyaccessto adults
Medication Theremaybetimeswhenadoctor’sprescription includesmedicationthatneedstobeadministered duringschoolhours Insuchcasesaverbalaswellas writtencommunicationwithstaffisrequested Thedate andtimeforadministeringmedicationmustbeincluded inthewrittenconsentalongwithdosage,frequencyand parentssignature
Medicationmustnotexceedtheuse-bydateandmust displaythechild’sname Itwillbestoredappropriately accordingtothepackageguidelines Ifachildhasa temperatureof38degreesCelsiusoraboveaparentwill becontactedtocollectthechild Wewillnotadminister paracetamol
MinorAccidents Intheeventofanaccidentoccurring,astaffmemberwill provideappropriatefirstaidandcomfortthechild.If requiredcontactwillbemadewithparents Please ensurethatyourcontactdetailsarekeptuptodate
SeriousAccidents Intheeventofanincidentrequiringemergencymedical attentionanambulancewillbecalled,AquinasCollege HealthCentrecontacted,andparentsnotified
IfthereisanemergencyActionPlaninplaceforyourson, theproceduresonthisdocumentwillbefollowedAfirst aidqualifiededucatorwillbeondutyatalltimesand wherepossible
SchoolVisitors Alladultswhoareemployedorengagedthroughthe Collegewillberequiredtopresentaworkingwith childrensafetycheckorclearance Onarrivalatthe Collegealladultsmustsigninatthefrontofficeandwill begivenavisitorspass
SunProtection Ahealthybalanceofsunisrequiredandisimportantfor development Wewillensurechildrenarewearingahat atalltimeswhenplayingoutside Boysarerequiredto wearhatsoutsideallyearround Sunscreenisavailable forchildrentoapplyifrequired
Wewillassistthemtoberesponsiblefortheirownsun protection Iftheyforgettobringahattoschoolwewill haveasetofsparehatsavailable Staffwillactasgood rolemodelsinthispracticebywearinghats,sunscreen andpromotingtheuseofshade Westronglyadviseyou toapplysunscreentoyourchildbeforeschool
KEY PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS A - Z AQUINAS MOBILE APP
TheAquinasCollegeMobileAppisavailable viatheGooglePlayandAppleAppStore Just searchfor‘Aquinas’andclickontheappwith ourlogo
Thisappallowsparents,studentsandstaffto havequickaccesstoinformationsuchasthe SchoolCalendar,Sportsfixturesandbe alertedtoimportantnoticesWeencourageall parentstodownloadtheappandtestitout
OneofthegreatfeaturesoftheAppisthe ‘Subscriptions’sectionwhereyoucan streamlinewhatnotificationsyoureceive
Toaccessthesubscriptionsclickonthe‘Cog’ inthetop,rightcorneroftheAppandthen click‘Subscriptions’ Wesuggestifyouonly haveJuniorSchoolstudentstofiltertoJunior Schoolonly
WhenyoudownloadtheAppyouare automaticallysubscribedtoallthegroupsat theschool,soyouneedtounsubscribefrom theareasnotrelatedtoyourinterest Todo thisallyouneedtodoisclickthecategory youwanttounsubscribefromanditwillturn white Ifitisblackyouaresubscribedtoit Ifyourequireanyassistance,pleaseemail helpdesk@aquinas wa edu au
ATTENDANCE
Ifastudentisabsentduetoillnessorotherreason,parentsarerequestedtonotifytheJunior SchoolOfficeviatheAquinasApp/Absenteemenuorphone 9450 0614, oremail juniorschool.office@aquinas.wa.edu.aupriorto9amonthedayandanysubsequentdays ofabsence
Ifnotificationisnotreceivedby9amtheCollegemaycontactastudent’sparent/guardianto enquireabouthisabsence
BEHAVIOUR AND GUIDANCE There are many steps involved in guiding boys behaviour.
Prevention
Encouragement
Recording
Positive Reinforcement
Thisinvolvestakingintoconsiderationthechild’slevelofdevelopment,lookingat whatishappeningintheenvironmentandplanningaccordingly Clear expectationsandboundariesaresetandchildrenandstaffareawareofthe positiveandnegativeconsequencesofbehaviour
Boysaregivenconstantencouragementwhentheydisplayappropriate behaviours Littletimeandattentionisgiventonegativebehaviourssoasnotto encouragethem Weencourageboystolearnfromeachotherdoingtheright thing
Wemaintainandkeeprecordsofchildren’sbehaviour Inthiswayweareableto evaluatethenecessarystepstotakeinordertolimitnegativebehavioursfrom occurring
Clearverbalandphysicaldirectionofwhatisacceptableismodelledtothe children
Redirection:
Ignoring
Consequences
Natural Consequences
Whenachildisredirectedtoanalternateexperienceorbehaviouritneedstobe interestingorallowforanoutletoftheirfeelings
Thiscanbeusedasatechniquetoreducetheinappropriatebehaviour Onlybehaviourthatisnotharmfulwillbeignored
Differenttypesofbehaviourrequiredifferentconsequences
Anaturalconsequenceoccurswithoutintervention Forexampleachildwho refusestoeatwillnotbeabletoeatanythinginbetweenmealsandistherefore hungry-anaturalconsequence Thiscannotbeusedinadangeroussituation
Logical Consequences
Behavioural Consequences:
Anexamplemaybeifastudentleavesrubbishontheground,heneedtopickit upandplaceitinthebin.Itacknowledgesmutualrights,respectand responsibility.
Weencourageboystobegooddecisionmakerswhounderstandchoices Inthiswaytheylearntotakeresponsibilityfortheirownchoices Caregiversneed toofferappropriatechoices Forexampleachildispushingotherchildrendown theslide “WhenyoupushotherchildrendowntheslideIamconcernedthat someonewillgethurt Youmayeithergodowntheslideyourselforchoose anotherplacetoplay”
Rulesandbehaviourguidelinesaresetupintheclassroominconjunctionwith theboysandteachers Inthiswaytheboyshaveownershipoftherulesandare workingtowardsbecominggooddecisionmakers
Throughouttheyearavarietyofpositivereinforcementtechniquesareusedin ordertoencouragepositivebehaviours
My Character Reflection Sheets and Restorative Practice.
Attimescharacterreflectionsheetsarecompletedbystudentswherereflection onbehaviourchoicesisneeded ThesealignwithourCollegevaluesandvirtues Thistimereflectingprovidesanopportunityforrestorativepracticeand conversationsabouthowmorepositivebehaviourchoicescanoccurinthefuture
1, 2, 3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Pre K-6 Students are given subtle reminders from the teacher to reset their behaviour through the use of 1, 2 and 3
It may be a reminder to make a better choice about learning, if the behaviour continues then the teacher may say or indicate a 2 as the second reminder If the student receives a 3 then a lunch time detention will follow and the student will reflect with some emotion coaching and a reset
Parents will be informed of the detention via a pastoral note but do not need to act upon it If this behaviour becomes a pattern then a discussion with the classroom teacher will occur and a reminder about the expectations of learning and behaving appropriately
BIRTHDAY
BUSES
CANTEEN
COMMUNICATION AND NOTES
Aboy’sbirthdayisaspecialcelebration Wewanttobeapartofthatwonderfulmoment If youchoosetoyoumaysendalongacupcakeorsmalltreatforeachchild Pleaseensureyou considertheallergyawareguidelinesoftheCollegepriortosendingfood Ifyoursonis allergictofoodsthatmaybeincludedincakesetc,weencourageyoutosendalongabagof alternativetreatsthattheteachercanhaveavailabletohim
InformationaboutbusestoandfromschoolcanbefoundontheCollegePortalunder ‘CollegeHandbook–BusInformation’ StudentsmusthaveaSmartRiderforanybusjourney
StudentscanorderrecessandlunchfromtheCanteen Ordersareplacedonlinethrough https://wwwquickcliqcomau/ Furtherinformationcanbefoundonthe College Portal under College Handbook - Canteen Ifyoursoninadvertentlyforgetslunchorrecesswewill orderamealforhimonyourbehalfandanaccountsent
Eachdayaredsatchelissenthomewithyourson Itmayincludeworkhehasdoneduring theday,notesorcommunicationfromtheteacherWeaskthatyoupleaseensurethis satchelisreturnedtoschooleachdaysothatcontinuouscommunicationcanbe maintained
CONFLICT RESOLUTION ACCESS THE COLLEGE PORTAL CROSS BUDDY ACTIVITIES Disagreementsbetweenplaymatesoccurandareanaturalpartofgrowingup Weneedto supportchildreninresolvingconflictinapositiveandempoweringway Allowingbothboys totelltheirsideofthestoryandbelistenedto,facilitateslearningandsupportsproblemsolvingandempathy
Theadultsresponsibilityistoensureeachboyisheard,sometimesrestatethe problem,andelicitideastosolvetheproblem Inthiswaytheboysfeelasthough theyhavebeensupported,heardandunderstood Theylearntoworkthingsout togetherwithoutadultstakingownership Inthiswayweshowtrustandrespect forindividualchildren
TheseactivitiesareopportunitiesfortheboystomeetwithyoungerstudentsintheJunior SchoolandstudentsintheMiddleandSeniorschoolandsharebooks,stories,workanda varietyoflearningactivities Boththeolderandyoungerboysbenefitfromtheseexperiences aswellasitsupportingtheirtransitionintofutureyearsofschool
CYBERSAFETY AquinasJuniorSchoolhasaccesstomobilelearningdevices IntheJuniorSchoolwehave notlostsightofthefactthatitisimportanttoembracetechnology,ensuresafetyand awareness,andguidewiththecorrectuse
Wedonotallowsmartphonesorwatchestobeusedatschool Ipadsaretoolsforlearning andnotgamingorsocialmediadevices,assuchwithoutstaffpermissiontheymustremain atschoolonweekends WepartnerwithySafeandeducatestudentsaboutsafeonline practices,thereisaySafehubavailabletofamiliesontheweeklynewsletter
IncooperationwiththeuseofEssentialTICstudios,EdithCowanUniversityresearchersand theCybersmartOutreachprogramsupportedbytheAustralianMediaCommunication Authority(ACMA),wepromotetheneedforourstudentstobeCybersmart
DIARY EMAIL
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURE AND FIRE DRILL
TheCollegeDiaryisanimportantmeansofcommunicationbetweenschoolandhome Pleaseencourageyoursontousehisdiaryforlearningreflectionnotesandappointments, musictimesetc Thediarymustbebroughttoschooleachdayandtakenhomeeach afternoon Parentsareexpectedtosignthediaryeachweek
Theclassteacheriscontactableviaemailandwillendeavourtorespondtoyourenquiry within24hours
Ifyourconcernisurgentpleasecontactthefrontoffice Shouldyouwishtospeakwiththe teacherpleasemakeanappointmentatatimethatisconvenient,inthiswayyoucan receiveundividedattentionandtheteachingandlearningprogramcancontinuetorun smoothly
Inordertomaintainaprofessionalandconfidentialenvironmentweaskthatyoudonotuse dropoffandpickuptimestodiscussissuesrelatedtoyourson Wearealwayshappytochat but,pleasechooseaprivateappointmenttimetobettersuityourneeds
JuniorSchoolOfficeph:94500614
Attimesthroughouttheyeartheboyswillbeinvolvedinfiredrills,lockdownandevacuation procedures Wewilltreattheseasteachablemomentstodiscusswiththechildrenissues relatedtosafety
Emergencyexitsareclearlylabelledthroughouttheschool,asareevacuationprocedure
EVALUATIONS Yoursonwillbeindividuallyevaluatedonaregularbasis Thisevaluationwillbekeptina reflectionjournalandwillbeusedtoinformprogramming Theplanningprocessisacycle andusestheknowledgefromstaff,parentandchild Theeffectivenessofprogramswillbe evaluatedagainstthefollowingcriteria: achievementofgoals-individualandgroup suitabilityofresources achievementofoutcomes observationandevaluationoflearningexperiences parentfeedback
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EXTENDED DAY/CLUBS JuniorSchoolstudentscanbedroppedatschoolfrom7:30amandattendavarietyofbefore schoolclubsonoffer.At8:10am,theplaygroundopensandstudentsaresupervisedbyour staff
Youmustwaitwithyoursonuntil7:30amforateachertoarrive
Intheafternoon,studentscanchoosefromanumberofexcitingandeducationalclubs, activitiesandclassesuntil4:30pmTheyarethenwelcometoremainintheJuniorSchool readingorengagingwithotherstudentsuntil530pminourAfterSchoolClub
Wearedelightedtoofferarangeofopportunitiesandexperiencesforyoursonsaspartof ourExtendedDayprogramWhiletheBeforeandAfterSchoolClubscanbeusedasneeded, allotherclubsrequireongoingcommitmentandattendanceforthedurationoftheclub
Whiletheoptionsavailablecanchangeonatermbytermbasis,someofourmorepopular clubsincludecooking,dance,robotics,homework,rockband,Lego,STEM,Chineseand podcasting
Itisimperativethatstudentsarecollectedpromptlyat5:30pm Consistentlatecollectionwill resultinyoursonnotbeingpermittedtoremaininAfterSchoolClubs
Foranyinquiries,pleasecall 94500664 tospeaktotheAfterSchoolClubCoordinator
FOOD AND ALLERGIES HOMEWORK
Weencouragestaff,studentsandthecommunitytobeallergyaware Itwouldbeverymuch appreciatedifyoucouldavoidsendinganyfoodscontainingnuts/nutproductssuchas peanutpasteornutspreadsinyourson’slunchbox,asthereareboysintheschoolwith severeallergiestotheseproducts
Pleaseensureyoucommunicateanyfoodallergiestoyourson’steacher
Homeworkisseteachweekforstudentstocomplete Itisexpectedthathomeworkis completed,howevernotalliscompulsory NightlyreadingandMathFactsarecompulsory Parentsshouldworkwiththeclassteacherandyoursontonegotiatethetypeandamount ofhomeworkexpectedforeachboy
Therecommendedtimespenteachnightonhomeworkis:
Year3–30minutes
Year4–40minutes
Year5–50minutes
Year6–60minutes
HOUSE SYSTEM Each school has its own separate House system.
BRYAN Royal Blue Strive for Better Things
EDMUND Maroon Major Ab Adversis Better After Adversity
GLOWREY Teal Green Endure fort (Endure with Strength)
Nescit Vox Missa Reverti (A word once spoken can never be recalled)
Dignity and Determination
PRENDIVILLE Black Sapienter Vive (Live Wisely )
CLUNE Gold The Will to Do, the Soul to Dare
EGAN Pale Blue Aim High
QUINLAN White Veritas in Te Ipso (The Truth Is In Us All)
REDMOND Red Faith and Justice
TREACY Emerald Dignity Courage
CHANEY Dark Grey Integritas Primi - Integrity First
CULLITY Orange
DURACK Purple
HEALTH CENTRE TheCollegeHealthCentreisinthemain administrationbuilding Registerednursesprovide qualityhealthandemergencycaretostudentsduring theschoolyearandareanintegralpartoftheCollege’s pastoralcareteam
Nursingstaffperformavarietyofrolesincludinghealth andinjuryassessmentandcare,managementof accidentsandemergencies,referraltoalliedhealth professionals,healthpromotion,andarrangeannual Fluvaxforstaffandboardingstudents ALLstudentsthatareunwellorrequireurgentmedical reviewwillbedirectedtotheHealthCentrefor assessmentoftheirillness/injury Theirsupportand careoptionswillbemanagedfromthereOften studentscanbesupportedtostayatschool,andat othertimesparentswillbecalledtotaketheirstudent homeortoseekamedicalreview
TheCollegeHealthCentrerequiresup-to-datehealth andmedicationinformationforallstudents Thisis gatheredviatheConsent2Go,(C2Go),platformwhich canbeaccessedatanytimeviatheAquinasParent Portal IfyouhaveanyC2Goissues,pleasecontactICT via helpdesk@aquinas.wa.edu.au
9450 0608 | health@aquinaswaeduau
Admin - Health Centre
9450 0786 |adminhealthCentre@aquinaswaeduau
Of particular importance
AllstudentswhohaveanAnaphylaxis,Asthma,or otherActionPlan,musttaketheirprescribed emergencymedicationsand/orx2currentEpiPens, puffers,alongwiththeirActionPlan(Updatedevery 12-18months),duringallschoolonandoffcampus activities
Pleasenote:AquinasCollegedoesnotsupportany studentself-administeringmedications,otherthan prescribedEmergencyMedications Pleaseliaisewith theHealthCentreifyourequireclarification regardingthis Allmedicationsthatarerequiredtobeadministered toaDAYstudentthroughtheschoolday,MUSTbe deliveredtotheHealthCentreintheoriginal pharmacylabelledpackagingforsafeadministration Regularmedicationmaybeadministeredfromthe JuniorSchoolOfficeifsuppliedinapharmacypacked websterpack
INCURSIONS AND EXCURSIONS Throughouttheyearvariouslearningexperiencesmaybesupportedbyaninschoolvisit fromaqualityprovider Examplesmayincludevisitsfromfarmanimals,musicmakersor mathsincursions
Excursionsmaytaketheplaceofwalksaroundthelocalarea,visitstothezooorbeach combing Eachoneoftheselearningexperienceswillbecarefullychosentomeettheneeds ofthelearningprogram Notificationwillbesenthome,permissionisimpliedatenrollment ThisisatimelyremindertoUpdateC2G
JUNIOR
SCHOOL OFFICE LABELLING ITEMS MASS / CHAPEL PARENT INVOLVEMENT Theschoolofficehoursare800amto400pmMondaytoFridayduringtheschoolyear
Phone number: 94500614
Email: juniorschooloffice@aquinaswaeduau
Pleaseensurethatallpersonalitemsarelabelled Abagtagthatmakesyourson’sbageasily recognisableisagoodidea
EucharistisconductedononemorningeachweekintheCollegeChapelat8.00am.Parents andchildrenarewelcomeandencouragedtoattend.Chapelservicestakeplacefortnightly intheJuniorSchool.WealternatebetweenK-3and4-6.
Ourserviceshaveacharacterfocusandstudentsareinvolvedinreflectinguponhowtobe theverybestversionofthemselves EachfortnightyoursonwillattendaChapelService This willhaveafocusonanaspectofcharacterinthecontextofaCatholicschoolandisrunby thestudents
TheJuniorSchoolencouragesparentinvolvementintheschool TheJuniorSchoolactively seekstoestablishacloserelationshipwithparentsandfamilyasintegralpartnersinthe student’stotaleducationalexperience Parentsarestronglyencouragedtoparticipatein schoolactivities,includingclassroominvolvement,coachingsportteams,andactively supportingtheCollegeatspecialoccasionsheldduringtheyear
SomethoughtsworthyofconsiderationinsupportingtheJuniorSchoolare:
Whenworkingwithgroupsofchildren
keepyourobservationsconfidential
Makeanefforttounderstandwhatthe schoolistryingtodo
Viewtheschoolas‘your’school
Encourageyoursontoseeitthesame way
Attendschoolactivities
Jointhevariousschoolparentsgroups
Welcomenewparents Helpthemfeel thattheybelong Buildtheirconfidencein theschool
Encourageyoursontoco-operatefully andtotakeprideintheschool
Lettheteachersknowthatyousupport them
Byallmeansofferconstructivecriticism butdirectyourcommentstotheright people
PARENT VOLUNTEER GROUPS AtAquinas,weprideourselvesonourcommunityspirit Wherepossible,wetryto extendpracticalsupporttofamilieswhoforonereasonoranother,aregoing throughdifficulttimes Illness,injuryandbereavementarejustsomeofthetrials facingourfamiliesandwefeelitimportantthatweextendourcareandcomfort duringthesetimes
Moreoftenthannot,AquinasCareprovideseveningmealsforfamiliesandwe haveabandofwillingvolunteerswhoaremorethanhappytosupporttheirfellow Aquiniansinthisway PleasebeawarethatAquinasCarecancaterforavarietyof dietaryrequirements
MtHenryPeninsula(MHP),locatedbetweentheAquinasCollegeboarding residencesandMtHenryBridge,isaheritage-listedbushlanddesignatedasBush ForeverSite227
Asoneofthelastremainingpocketsofnatural,undevelopedbushlandinthe Swan/Canningriverbasin,MHPisavaluableecologicalsite Ithostsanestingsite forapairofOspreys,whoreturneachyeartobreed TheendangeredCarnaby’s BlackCockatoo(white-tailed)andRed-TailedBlackCockatooarefrequentvisitors, alongwithotherbirdspecies Thepeninsulaisalsohometoseveralcoloniesof Quendas(bandicoots)andvariouscommonreptilespeciesnativetotheSwan CoastalPlain
AquinasCollegeisfortunatetohaveaccesstosuchpristinebushlandoncampus, whichservesasavaluableteachingandlearningresourceforstudents Students fromYears4–12canengageinenvironmentalworkonMtHenryPeninsula throughtheCollege’sServiceLearningProgram,heldduringTerms2and3 Parentsandguardiansarealsowelcometojointheirsonsinconservationefforts onthepeninsula
MtHenryPeninsula CONSERVATION GROUP
AND Parents Friends TheAquinasParentsandFriends’AssociationisaparentbodyoftheCollegeand meetsattheCollegeapproximatelyfourtimesthroughouttheyear Thisgroup providesanopportunityforparentstobecomeinvolvedintheCollege
TheprincipalobjectivesofthegrouparethepromotionoftheinterestsofAquinas Collegeandthestudentsattendingit Anyparentiswelcometoattendmeetings oftheGroupand,apartfromattending,isencouragedtousetheforumtoexpress opinion,participateindiscussionandoffersupport
Ourkeyobjectivesareto:
ConnectCollegeleadershipwithparents
Fostercommunityspirit
WorkalongsidetheCollegetohelpstudentsachievetheirbest Provideaforumforengagingandconsultingwithparentsonnewinitiatives, policies,andstrategies
VOLUNTEER GROUP WealsocreateopportunitiestoenhancetheCollege’ssocialfabricthroughevents liketheannualP&FSundowner,FatheringProjectactivities,andyear-group gatherings Ourcommitmentprimarilyinvolvesbarserviceateveningfunctions*, soourworkloadislighterthanmanyP&Forganisations Weholdfourevening meetingsperyear Ifyou’dliketojointheP&Forattendameeting,pleaseemail ustojoinourmailinglist
*RSA required P&F can assist with this
TheParentVolunteerGroup,nowknownastheVolunteerSupportGroup,offers parentsarewardingwaytoengagewiththeAquinasCollegecommunitywhile supportingeventsforstudents,families,alumni,andthebroadercommunity
Volunteersassiststaff,coordinatehelpers,andensureeventsrunsmoothly Examplesofeventsinclude:
DuxAssembly
HouseAthleticsCarnival
CollegeProduction
PostCollegeProductionThankYou Event
SeniorMusicnight
CareersNight
AquinasCollegeArtExhibition
Sportsman’sDinner
Orientationday
NewParentsWelcome
Sundowner
Year7GrandparentsDay
Year10Dance
Year11Dance
Year11MotherandSonDinner
Year12Graduation
Toenabletheseeventstorunsmoothlyweneedyourhelp Weareinvolvedinday andeveningfunctions,anddependingontheamountofsupportavailableit couldbeforaslittleasanhourandweendeavourtospreadtheworkloadaround Weencourageandwelcomeallmothersandfathers,workingornon-workingto offertheirassistance
PERFORMANCES AND ADULT VISITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Welovetoseeourboysshowinguswhattheycando Throughouttheyearwewillaimto haveavarietyofopportunitiesforyoutocomeintotheclassroomandseewhatyoursonhas beendoing Mother’s,Father’sandGrandparent’sDayareamongsomeofthemany opportunitiesyoursonwillhavetoshowcasehisachievementsasanindividualoraclass member
Informationregardingtheseeventswillbeemailedtoyouinadvance
Wewelcomeyourattendancebutatthesametimeunderstandthatyoumayhaveother commitments Pleaseletusknowifyouareunabletoattendsothatwecanmakethe necessaryallowancesforyourson
Parent Masses
YoumaybeinvitedtoattendaMassoreventinourCollegeChapel Pleasebemindfulofthe reverenceandrespectrequiredinthissacredspace Noeatingordrinkingispermitted We willusuallyhaveaslideexplaininghowtoreceiveablessingorHolyCommunionshouldyou choosetodoso EveryoneiswelcometoourChapel
POLICIES ThesepoliciesareavailableviatheCollegeportalorfromtheCollegeuponrequest:
ChildProtection
DealingwithBullyingHarassmentAggression& Violence
EmergencyManagementPlan
ExclusionofStudents
Harassment,DiscriminationandBullying (formerlyStaffHarassment)
HealthyFoodandDrinkChoices
ICTUsebyStaff
ICTUsebyStudents LearningSupport
OccupationalHealthandSafety
Out-of-SchoolLearning&Training
Privacy
ProvisionofServicesforFullFeePayingOverseas
Students
ReconciliationPlan
Retreats
RoleofCatholicSchoolsinsupportingSacramental PreparationintheArchdioceseofPerth Scholarships
SchoolCamps&Excursions
SchoolFees:SettingandCollection
SelectionandUseofTexts
SmokeFreeCollege
StudentEnrolment
StudentPastoralCare
TheManagementofConfidentialInformation
UnsatisfactoryPerformanceorMisconduct
WorkplaceBullying,Harassment&Unlawful
Discrimination
PORTAL TheAquinasCollegePortalprovidesparentswithavarietyofdigitalresourcesthatcanbeaccessedonline Eachparentisprovidedwithauniqueusernamethatenablesthemtoaccessinformationspecificallyconcerning theirson
ThePortalmaybedirectlyaccessedfromcommunityaquinaswaeduau Inthefirstfewweeksofterm,allnewparentswillreceivebyemail,apersonalisedusernameandpasswordto accesstheCollegeportal IfyouhaveanyproblemsaccessingtheCollegeportalpleasecalltheICTHelpdeskon 94500320
READING-INDEPENDENT&SILENT Eachdaytheboyswillbeexpectedtoreadsilentlyfor15-20minutes Pleaseencourageyourson/stohaveanovelto readduringsilentreadingeachday Thisassistswithsustainedreadingandfocus,readingcomprehension,and developingempathythroughconnectingwithcharactersinnovels
Weofferweeklylibrarysessions,bookclubs,andnovelstudiesinadditiontoourstandardprograms.Teacherswill encouragestudentstofindbooksofhighinterestandkeeprecordsofthebookstheyarechoosingineffortto encouragealifelongloveofreading
ROUTINE Thisbuildspredictability,somethingthatboysneed Aroutineandknowingwhatcomesnexthelpsboystofeelsafe andsecure Therewillbedisruptionstoroutinesperiodically Howeverwewillfollowatimetableeachdaythat considersyourson’sdevelopmentandstageoflearning
TERMDATES PleaserefertotheCollegeportalfortheTermDates Lookunder Calendar-TermDates
Weencourageyoutodownloadthecollegecalendaronyourdevice
ThelargenumberofstudentsattendingtheCollegenecessitatesthatdroppingoffandpickingupofstudentsbe doneinasafeandorderlyfashion
Studentdropoffandpickuppoint ItisessentialthatallstudentstransportedbycarsusetheMainCarparkONLY Turnleftbeforethefirstroundabout onthemaindriveway Pleaseobserveallparkingsigns Parkingbaysarealsoprovided Pleasedonotparkonthe grassedvergeofthemainentranceoranywhereelseinthecollege Yourson’ssafetyisapriority
Access AccessfromMainCarparktotheCollegeisviathepathwayfrom theCarparkthroughtheunderpass Studentsusingthebus servicesaretoentertheschoolfromthebusbayattheendofMt HenryRoadviathecrosswalkandpaththroughtheJuniorSchool Boysarenotpermittedtowalk/ridedownthemaindriveway
Vehicles Skateboards,longboardsandeScootersarenot permittedtobeusedintheschoolgrounds All boardsandeScootersmustbestored appropriately Approvedprotectivehelmetsare requiredtobewornbyboyscyclingorriding eScooters,toandfromschool Bicycleracksto accommodatebikesareprovided Bikesand helmetsmustbelockedduringtheday
UNIFORMF TheCollegeuniformiscompulsoryforallstudents
ThefollowingitemslistedbelowarerequiredforboysinYears4-6:
SummerUniform
Monday,WednesdayandFriday
GreySummershorts
Greyshirt
Greysocks
Blackpolishedshoes
Greyjumperoptional
WinterUniform
Monday,WednesdayandFriday
GreyWintershorts
Greyshirt
Tie
Greysocks
Blackpolishedshoes
AquinasBlazer
Greyjumperoptional
SummerandWinterU
Tuesday
Colouredhouseshirt
Blacksportsshorts
Whitesportssocks
Runners
Sportstracksuitoption
SummerandWinter
Thursday
Redsportsshirt
Blacksportsshorts
Whitesportssocks
Runners
Sportstracksuitoptional
NOTE: ‘PELessons’areweeklytimetabledlessonswithMrAllsop
HOUSE CARNIVALS
Eventuniformforawardrecipientsorperformers Winter:Fullwinteruniform
Summer:Summershort,tieandblazer
Pleasenote:
BoysinYear5and6willberequiredtobringandwearspecificsportgameuniformsonThursdaysfor interschoolSummerandWintersports Theuniformdependsonthesporteachboyselectstoplay IfclassPhysicalEducation(PE)lessonsaretimetabledonMonday,WednesdayorFriday,boyswillneedtobring theirsportuniformandchangebeforeandafterthePEclass Pleaseensureallitemsarelabelled,includingsocksandshoes.
PERSONAL PRESENTATION AND UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS Uniform Parentsshouldensurethattheirson’sschooluniformiscleanandneatlypressed Ifpartsoftheuniformneedwashingordrycleaningthisshouldbedoneattimeswhichensure thatthenormalwearingoftheuniformisnotinterrupted.
Accessories/ Jewellery
Yoursonsarenotpermittedtowearthefollowingwhileinschooluniformoratschoolfunctionsor activities:
Studs,retainers(temporaryorpermanent),earrings,wheretherehasbeenpiercingofears, eyebrows,nosesortongues
Ringsonfingers
Smartwatches
Neckchains,necklacesandwristbands(apartfromthosefortraditionalwristwatches)
Anyotherhatotherthantheblackorred(Pre-Kto3)widebrimhat
Hair
Hairisnottobewornbelowthecollar
Hairisnottobeworncoveringtheears
Hairisnotpermittedtofallovertheeyesorfaceandmustbeabovetheeyebrows
HairisnottobeundercutorlayeredandcannotbewornanyshorterthanaNumber2cut Unrulyoruncombedhairisnotpermitted
Studentsarenotpermittedtohavemullets,rattails,crewcuts,Mohawks,extralongfringes,or anyothernon-conventionalstylecuts
Nogelorotherstylingadditivesarepermitted
Hairmustatalltimesbebrushedorcombedlattotheheadandbeneat andtidyinappearance
Hairisnottobespikeduporbrusheduporbackintounacceptable styles
Hairatalltimesshouldbeclean
Nocolouringordyeingofhairispermitted
Ponytailsarenotpermitted
Noengravinglinesorletterintothehair(knownasline artorclipperhairpatterns)
What will happen if your son is out of uniform?
Ifyoursonarrivesatschoolintheincorrectuniformorinappropriatelydressed,parentswillbecontactedandyourson willberemovedfromclassesuntilsuchtimesastheuniformorpersonalpresentationiscorrected
What is the responsibility of parents?
Checkyourson’spersonalpresentationanduniformbeforeheleavesforschoolorsport Itistheexpectationofthe Collegethatparentsprovidetheirfullestsupportfortheguidelinesinrelationtouniformandpersonalpresentation
Hats
JuniorschoolboysnotwearingtheapprovedAquinashatatrecessandlunchtimewill notbepermittedtoplayandwillbedesignatedashadedareatositin Likewise,boys notwearingahatforsportwillnotbepermittedtoparticipate
Acontainerofsunscreeniskeptineachclassroomandvariouslocationsacrossthe Collegeforuseifrequired Wheneverpossible,outdooractivitieswillbescheduledfor themorning,makingoptimumuseofavailableshade Additionally, hats are to be worn for sport all year.
UNIFORMSHOP TheUniformShopisopenduringtheschooltermonthedaysbelow Wednesday1000am-330pm Thursday10.00am-3.30pm Friday8.00am-11.00am
AcompleterangeofnewCollegeuniformsandsportattireisavailable Wealsohavearangeofgoodsecondhand uniforms Allprofitisusedtoprovidemoreschoolamenitiestobenefitallstudents TheUniformShopwillbeopen fortheconvenienceofallstudentsandparentsseveraldayspriortothecommencementoftheschoolyear PleasephonetheUniformShopon94500650tobookanappointmenttime
APPOINTMENTANDOPENDAYS2025 Newparentsarerequestedtobookauniformfittingfortheirchild
Pleasecall(08)94500650oremailuniform@aquinaswaeduau toarrangeanappointmenttime
AppointmentDaysOnly
Saturday,1February2025 10.00am–6.00pm
Sunday,2February2025 1100am–500pm
Monday,3February2025 1000am–330pm
Pleasenote:TherearenoappointmentsforOpenDays Itisa queued#system-waitingtimescanbelongerthanexpected
VOLUNTEERING/CHILDSAFETY AquinasCollegeiscommittedtothesafetyandwellbeingofallchildrenandyoungpeople Thisistheprimaryfocus ofourcareanddecision-making AquinasCollegehaszero-toleranceforchildabuse AquinasCollegeiscommitted toprovidingachildsafeenvironmentwherechildrenandyoungpeoplearesafeandfeelsafe,andtheirvoices areheardaboutdecisionsthataffecttheirlives
EverypersoninvolvedinAquinasCollegehasaresponsibilitytounderstandtheimportantandspecificrolehe/she playsindividuallyandcollectivelytoensurethatthewellbeingandsafetyofallchildrenandyoungpeopleareatthe forefrontofalltheydoandeverydecisiontheymake
AsavolunteerorguestatAquinasCollege,youtoohavearoletoplaytoensurethesafetyofallchildrenatthis event TheChildSafeEtiquetteguidelineshavebeendevelopedtoensurethatinplanning,decision-makingand operationsAquinasCollegetakesapreventative,proactiveandparticipatoryapproachtochildsafety
Whenyouorothervisitorsareinvitedtoattendaneventorassistasavolunteer,anexpectationtoreadandadhere totheChildSafeEtiquetteguidelinesfortheeventwillbeincludedinaninvitation Itislikelythatasavolunteeryou willberequiredtosigninatthecollegeasarecordofattendance
CODEOFCONDUCT PolicyStatement
AquinasCollegerequireseachandeverymemberoftheCollegeCommunitytobehaveinamannerconsistentwith theCollegeCodeofConduct
Context
AsaCatholicSchool,AquinasCollegehasaresponsibilitytoitsstudents,staffandparentstomaintainasafe physicalandemotionaleducationenvironment TheCollegerecognisesandpromotestheinnateworthofall people
TheCollegerequiresallmembersofitscommunitytoliveandworkbyacodeinformedbyitsEREAfoundations andthustodevelopattitudes,behaviourandconductbasedonmutualrespectandconcernforeachindividual.
AngelicvmE4
AttendanceSecondarySchoolE5
BrPaullCentreF4
BrothersHouseA9
CanteenF5
CareerCentreC6
Design andTechnologyF5
EarlyYears LearningCentreC3
EdmundRice AdministrationC6
Hughes DiningHallC9
JuniorSchool ReceptionC3
KenKelsall HeritageCentreC7
Gibney ResidenceA9 KitchenC9
GroundsFacilityH6
HealthCentreC7
ChapelofSaint ThomasAquinas D5 HeritageRoomC7
cs &ICTWingE5
PinderBoor ResidenceB10
Visitor ReceptionD3
RiverCentreF7
MaryKerrArtsCentre “McAppionTheatre”D7 ScienceWingE6
Middle/Senior SchoolOfficeD6
MountSion FormationCentreE6
StaffHousingA12
JUNIOR SCHOOL CLASSROOM MAP GROUND FLOOR
CLASSROOMMAP AquinasJunior SCHOOLRULES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
I am respectful.
I am not disruptive to others.
I do not answer the teacher back.
I listen and stay on task when learning.
I do not damage property.
I do not hurt other students with words or actions.
I use technology appropriately. I am truthful in my words and actions.
CONTACTDETAILS College Reception
94500600 Principal Mr Robert Henderson roberthenderson@aquinaswaeduau
JS ADMINISTRATION STAFF Head of Junior School Nicole Monzu nicolemonzu@aquinaswaeduau
Executive Assistant Nicole Kitto (Tue-Wed-Thur) nicolekitto@aquinaswaeduau
Deputy Principal Ms Jen Knox jenknox@aquinaswaeduau
Assistant Principal 4-6 Andrew Edwards andrewedwards@aquinaswaeduau
Administration - Junior School Melissa Sarre juniorschooloffice@aquinaswaeduau
Assistant Principal & Inclusive Practice Teacher PK-3 Brooke Fraser-Dewar brookefraser-dewar@aquinaswaeduau
JS STAFF Pre-Kindy Rik rikkibrunovs@
Kindy Brianna briannakirkbr
Pre-Primary C catherinemcm
Year 1 Marian marianhooge
Year 2 Molly W mollywatson@
Year 3 Black jessicadimarc
Year 3 White johnogilvie@a
JS SPECIALIST TEACHERS English as an Additional Language or Dialect
Laura Krikorian(Wed-Fri) LauraKrikorian@aquinaswaeduau
LOTE (Italian) Gloria Nicolosi glorianicolosi@aquinaswaeduau
Anna Satti (Year6Term1) annasatti@aquinaswaeduau
Library Monique Ferrari (Mon-Tue-Wed) moniqueferrari@aquinaswaeduau
STEM Loren Green lorengreen@aquinaswaeduau
Arts Avril Wilcox avrilwilcox@aquinaswaeduau
Inclusive Practice and Wellbeing Coordinator Meagan Hosie meaganhosie@aquinaswaeduau
Music Gabrielle Scheggia (Mon-Wed-Fri) gabriellescheggia@aquinaswaeduau
Chris Hall (Tue-Thu) chrishall@aquinaswaeduau
Sport Ciaran Allsop ciaranallsop@aquinaswaeduau
