HINTS & TIPS
WHEN STARTING AT GRACE
GENERAL TIPS for starting at GLC
• Folders are great for organisation. Folders can help to keep your notebook, textbook, sleeves for loose sheets of paper and any other subject requirements in the one place for each subject.
• Record your homework and assessments in your student diary.
• Keep your ID card in an accessible place - in the back of your student diary there is a place for this.
• Colour code your timetable and make copies - one for school, one for home, one for your locker - whatever works best for you.
• Write down your computer login details and your locker combination in a safe but easily accessible place (you will get these on your first day).
• Practise your locker combination (you will get this on your first day).
• Arrive a little earlier on the first day to allow for some incidental conversations and getting to know each other before the day starts while sitting in your House group.
• Homework expectations are much greater in high school than primary school, be prepared to do schoolwork at home.
• Time management skills are important. Learning to balance your school commitments and co-curricular commitments will be an important skill to learn.
• Get involved in co-curricular activities, this is a great way to build friendships.
• Develop a habit to read the daily notices and your emails every day so you know what is going on at school.
• Health Centre staff are warm and friendly people who care for the whole person.
• Staff at Student Services help you feel comfortable in asking questions or seeking help.
You can’t find your class: STUDENT SERVICES
You forget your locker combination: STUDENT SERVICES
You are not feeling well or you are hurt: STUDENT SERVICES/HEALTH CENTRE
You need to purchase a bus pass: SEE BUSMINDER COMMUNICATION
You have forgotten your computer password or login details: IT HELP DESK (CAVE)
You have forgotten what class you have: STUDENT SERVICES
You have lost anything: STUDENT SERVICES
UNIFORMS
• Wear the Grace Day Uniform to and from the College except for Wednesdays (Year 10,11 and 12) or Thursdays (Year 7, 8 and 9).
• For Physical Education classes, students must wear the Day Uniform and change into the Sports Uniform when they arrive at the College. Students are required to change back into the Day Uniform before they leave the College grounds at the end of the day.
• House Shirts are to be worn every Thursday for Sport.
More information regarding the Grace Lutheran College Uniform can be found in the Parent Information Handbook and the Student Diary.
ESSENTIAL CLASS ITEMS
1. Laptop - charged (you will receive a laptop first day)
2. Pencil Case
3. Notebook
4. Worksheets / Assignment Task Sheets
5. Textbook
6. Student Diary
7. Anything else your teacher has requested you bring
EACH DAY
• Before school, prepare your books for lessons 1, 2 and 3.
• At morning tea, prepare your books for lessons 4 and 5.
• At lunch, prepare your books for lessons 6 and 7.
• Write your homework in your student diary.
• Practise this for a week or two and it will soon become a habit!
HOT TIP:
If a teacher requests you to bring something for the next lesson - write this in your diary!
GOT QUESTIONS?
Ask your peers
Ask your teachers We are here to help!
SAMPLE YEAR 7 TIMETABLE
This is an example of what a timetable might look like for a Year 7 student. Timetabled classes are scheduled over a two-week cycleWeek A and Week B. Each day is divided into 7 lessons.
WHAT IS GEL?
• Develop a caring and purposeful relationship with your GEL teacher
• Enhance your engagement and progress by setting goals and utilising learning strategies
• Participate in activities to develop yourself and care for others
GROW
to be a better version of yourself
EMPOWER yourself to become more confident in what you have to offer those around you
LEARN
not just academically, but life lessons that will help you be successful in ALL areas of life
Grace Lutheran College is, by the grace of God, a Christian community. It aims to continue the preparation of young people for a life of faith and service, so that God will be glorified in the world.
THE GRACE WAY MISSION STATEMENT
GRIT. GROWTH. GRACE.
GRIT MEANS PERSEVERANCE WITH ALL TASKS FROM THE MUNDANE TO THE VERY DIFFICULT. WHEN WE PRACTICE GRIT WE ATTEMPT NEW CHALLENGES AND COMPLETE ALL TASKS TO THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARD.
ROMANS 5:3-5
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
• Takes on opportunities with an open mind and tries in all aspects, even if the work is challenging.
• Is always prepared, on time and with the necessary equipment.
• Moves forward to overcome disappointment or hardship.
• Says words that help build others up and become stronger.
GROWTH MEANS HAVING A GROWTH MINDSET, A PASSION FOR LEARNING AND IMPROVING ONESELF. WHEN WE PRACTICE A GROWTH MINDSET WE CONFIDENTLY TRY TO IMPROVE, AND TACKLE NEW CHALLENGES.
PROVERBS 9:9
Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
GRACE MEANS UNDESERVED GENEROSITY, FIRST RECEIVED FROM GOD, THEN FREELY GIVEN TO OTHERS. WHEN WE PRACTICE GRACE WE HONOUR AND ACCEPT OTHERS.
EPHESIANS 2:8-9
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
A GRACE STUDENT
• Takes responsibility for their learning.
• Is attentive and focused on learning.
• Is becoming a better version of themselves.
• Is always striving to push themselves past their perceived limits in all aspects of life; academic, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual.
• Embraces new challenges with a growth mindset.
• Displays servant leadership by putting others first, helping without being asked and looking for ways to support others.
• Is respectful of themselves and others.
• Is courteous and respectful in response to directions.
• Is compassionate and forgiving.
• Appreciates the differences of each individual.
• Is humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
