Perth College is honoured to be situated on the ancestral Lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We acknowledge the First Australians as the Traditional Custodians of the Lands we stand on and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait �slander Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Australia’s First Peoples.
Associate Director of Junior School (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2)
Associate Director of Junior School (Years 3 to 6)
My name is Katy Howes and as Director of Junior School, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Perth College, an established school with a well-deserved reputation for excellence in learning, teaching and pastoral care.
Our students are our greatest asset, and we are incredibly proud of them. We strive to create caring, motivated, inquisitive, and happy individuals who are curious about the world around them and develop a love for lifelong learning. The science of positive psychology underpins all that we do, personal relationships are supported, and parents are welcomed as partners in the education of their children.
Future focused 21st century skills are taught explicitly, ensuring that students are equipped with skills that will help them succeed in the future. These skills include communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, global awareness, and social responsibility.
�n alignment with our future focused pedagogy, in 2024 we opened the �key Broadfoot Building. This space provides agile learning areas and flexible classrooms to empower our students as learners and inspire their creativity, invention and innovation.
We have a dynamic and motivated Junior School Leadership Team who support our students and teaching staff across the Junior School.
As Associate Directors at Perth College, Rose and Tina play a crucial role in fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for staff and students. They work closely with teachers and parents to enhance the learning and wellbeing of every student in the Junior School. Additionally, they collaborate with Learning and Engagement and Psychology and Counselling staff, to address individual needs and help students and teachers thrive.
Our goal is to see your child grow in confidence to become capable, courageous and caring.
Katy Howes Director of Junior School
We recognise the importance of early childhood as a unique stage in life. The Teaching and Learning program in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 reflects the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework and West Australian Curriculum. �nfluenced by the National Quality Standards, play-based learning is encouraged. We have a focus on building meaningful interactions between children, teachers, and families to foster strong connections within the School community.
Our Early Years program promotes wonder, selfconfidence, individuality, creativity, and self-expression through learning activities. Alongside play-based learning there is an emphasis on intentional teaching and the development of literacy and numeracy skills.
Each class is staffed by qualified Educators with experience in early childhood development. They provide varied experiences to accommodate different learning styles, interests and levels of development. Learning Engagement Teachers also work together with classroom teachers to cater for the diverse learning needs of students.
We offer many opportunities for STEaM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), including coding and robotics to emphasise problem-solving and investigation skills. Students benefit from the expertise of Specialist Teachers in Music, Physical Education, Physical Theatre, Art, and learning either the Chinese or French language (from Pre-Primary).
The purpose-built Founders Centre for Early Learning incorporates imaginative, spacious learning areas with natural outdoor play spaces to encourage creative play, active games and quiet contemplation.
Girls and boys are accepted into Pre-Kindergarten in the year they turn three (by 30 June) and may attend for three, four or five days per week from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Girls and boys are accepted into Kindergarten in the year, they turn four (by 30 June) and families are welcome to enrol their child for three, four or five days per week 8:30 am to 2:50 pm.
The Learning and Teaching programs are designed and implemented by a highly qualified team of educators who are experts in the education of young people. We understand that for effective learning to take place, students must feel safe and supported, feel a sense of belonging and be valued as individuals.
Learning in the Junior School is based on developmentally appropriate experiences and activities which combine intellectual, physical, spiritual, emotional and social aspects. Curiosity is celebrated and informs the learning experiences designed to engage our students with real world issues.
We focus on building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy through explicit and differentiated practice. Rich learning programs and hands-on, problem-based learning experiences are developed through inquiry pedagogy. Learning is designed to prioritise the development of skills and attributes alongside knowledge and understanding. Junior School students learn English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Technologies, Health, and Beliefs and Values with their classroom teachers.
Learning Engagement Specialist Teachers work with classroom Teachers to support the provision of differentiated programs and cater for the diverse learning needs of our students. Students attend specialist lessons in Music, Physical Theatre, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Languages (French and Chinese). Technology is widely used across the Junior School to enhance student learning.
All students use networked devices and in Year 3 to 6 are provided with a school laptop and have access to classroom iPads. Teachers incorporate technology into activities across the curriculum. �ntegrated inquiry units emphasise problemsolving, thinking and investigating and there are many opportunities for STEaM, including coding and robotics.
�n Years 3 to 6 our approach embraces 21st Century learning through fostering an environment where students actively engage in their educational journey. Students are supported to develop increased responsibility for their learning as they develop their understanding of the process of learning. Students are encouraged to be self-reflective as they develop an understanding of their strengths and areas for growth. Developing achievable goals to attain their personal best contributes to learners developing agency and independence.
We offer rich and exciting learning experiences based on the requirements of the Western Australian Curriculum complemented by a broad, vibrant co-curricular program and underpinned by an explicit focus on student wellbeing and strong pastoral care.
Class sizes are set to enable teachers to know their students well, allowing for a nurturing, personal approach to teaching and learning.
TERM ONE
Tuesday 28 January
Wednesday 29 January
Friday 28 February to Monday 3 March
Friday 11 April
Tuesday 29 April
Friday 30 May to Monday 2 June
Friday 27 June
TERM THREE
Tuesday 22 July
Friday 22 August to Monday 25 August
Friday 26 September
Tuesday 14 October
Friday 5 December
Term One commences (PK, K and Year 7 and 12)
Term One commences (PP to 6 and Year 8 to 11)
Mid-Term Break (Labour Day)
Term One concludes at 12:40 pm (PK to Year 3) 12:50 pm (Years 4 to 6)
Term Two commences (PK to Year 12)
Mid-Term Break (Western Australia Day)
Term Two concludes at 12:40 pm (PK to Year 3) 12:50 pm (Years 4 to 6)
Term Three commences (PK to Year 12)
Mid-Term Break
St Michael’s Day
Term Three concludes at 12:40 pm (PK to Year 3) 12:50 pm (Year 4 to 6)
Term Four commences (PK to Year 12)
Presentation Night
Term Four concludes at 12:40 pm (PK to Year 3) 12:50 pm (Year 4 to 6)
Learning and teaching at Perth College is founded on the fundamental belief that our students can develop the knowledge, skills, values and attributes, empowering them to be Capable, Courageous and Caring in all aspects of their lives.
The Learning and Teaching Statement is the framework for each student’s learning experience at Perth College. Our programs and pedagogy are driven by personalised and purposeful learning, that student have agency in their own learning and that we go beyond the mandated curriculum to provide opportunities for deep learning, problem solving and critical thinking.
All students learn Beliefs and Values, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, English, Health and Physical Education. Students also, choose from either Chinese or French as a language, as well as a range of Arts and Technologies options.
Our Learning Engagement Team provides academic support and extension, to meet the individual learning needs of our students. This team works in partnership with students, teachers and Leadership to support the range of learning abilities, interests to support an individual achieve their personal best.
OUR CORE VALUES
Learning and teaching:
• grows knowledge, understanding, skills and values
• is purposeful and meaningful
• promotes deep learning, supports creativity and curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving
• recognises and celebrates success
Learning and teaching:
• is framed by student agency, goal setting and reflection
• is open to challenge and risk
• offers opportunities for independence and collaboration
• developed effective communicators
Learning and teaching:
• is personalised
• instills a joy of learning
• fosters supportive relationships and personal wellbeing
• develops respect for people and place
Communication between home and school is very important, the School keeps parents informed of their child’s progress, when events take place, and other vital information. This is done through our online Learning Management System SPACE, Seesaw and by email.
A parent information evening will be held at the beginning of Term One. This will be led by the class teachers and will include relevant information about the year ahead.
SPACE is the main source of operational news. Parents can get access to information about timetables, access formal reports and general information. Families receive a Daily Digest email every day with all of the news relevant to them. Students have their own SPACE page and parents have access to the Parent Portal.
Seesaw is used by Teachers to provide insight into the daily experiences of the classroom including shared posts, individual learning samples, goal setting, reflections and both formal and informal assessments.
There are Liaison Parents for every year level at the School. They help to co-ordinate activities so families can meet one another and support the classroom teachers in various ways. Due to privacy legislation, we are unable to create a Parent Contact List.
Parents are welcome to email teachers with questions or concerns, and can expect a reply within two working days. At times, it may be more appropriate to arrange a phone conversation or make a time to meet. �f the matter is urgent, please contact our Junior School Reception on (08) 9471 2200 and your message will be passed onto the relevant classroom teacher.
Students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 will receive two formal reports uploaded onto SPACE - one at the end of Semester One and one at the end of the school year. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will receive a formal report at the end of the school year. These reports comment on effort and progress in class.
There are invitations to open classrooms and learning journeys with opportunities to share your child’s learning and discuss it with the classroom teacher. Learning is also shared via SPACE and Seesaw.
For questions or concerns the communication flowchart below provides the process to follow.
JUNIOR SCHOOL
ACADEMIC
Parent emails or phones Class or Subject Teacher.
GENERAL / ADMINISTRATION
Contact Reception who will direct you to the appropriate person if they are unable to address your query.
YES - No further action required
PASTORAL CARE / HEALTH
Parent emails or phones Class Teacher.
Parent emails or phones
Associate Director Junior School (PK to Year 2), (Years 3 to 6).
Parent emails or phones Director of Junior School. NO
YES - No further action required
YES - No further action required
Parent emails or phones
Associate Director Junior School (PK to Year 2), (Years 3 to 6)
Parent emails or phones Director of Junior School.
Contact the Vice Principal to discuss your concern.
If unresolved, please contact the Principal.
Staff can be contacted by email using the following: firstname.surname@pc.wa.edu.au
�t is reasonable to expect a reply to a parent communication within two working days.
Learning Conferences are held twice per year in the Junior School and offer an opportunity for feedback and discussion between parents and teachers about each student’s progress. Teachers can be contacted via email or phone outside of these formal discussions as necessary.
Perth College’s Strategic Intent has four pillars - Educational Excellence, Leadership and Innovation, Stewardship and Sustainability, and Cultivating Connections. Our vision is to nurture and guide our students to each taking their place in their community (and the world) as remarkable women.
We recongise that a whole of school approach to wellbeing is imperative to our vision.
Wellbeing at Perth College is founded on the fundamental belief that the way we foster remarkable women is by empowering our students to be Capable, Courageous and Caring.
Perth College is known as a world pioneer in embracing the principles of positive education. This innovative and insightful history continues to energise our approach to student wellbeing today.
Pastoral care programs
�ncluding school chaplaincy, formal leadership opportunities, digital safety and citizenship programs, morning fitness, house activities, and peer mentorship and connection across the school.
InsideOut
InsideOut is Perth College’s whole-of-school positive education framework. This framework has a developmentally astute foundation that integrates evidence-based positive psychology and self-leadership principles. InsideOut supports explicit and exploratory learning experiences that model and promote authentic self-leadership, resilience and flourishing.
Additional support
These are tailored through consultation with school leadership, and may include learning engagement, health, psychology or counselling support.
Part of wellbeing at Perth College is cultivating the evidence-based factors that support students to flourish at school. It is equally important to us that we foster a whole-school culture that acknowledges the importance of individual differences. We know that acknowledging and celebrating diversity supports a strong sense of belonging and connection - which fuel learning and wellbeing.
We recognise that academic progress and wellbeing are inherently linked for each of our students. To support this, wellbeing considerations cohesively intersect with all aspects of the Perth College school system.
To report your child’s absence or late arrival at school, please use the Perth College app, available for download on both Apple and Android devices. After logging in, navigate to the Absentee tile to submit the request.
For additional assistance, you can call or email Junior School Reception at 9471 2200 or juniorschoolabsentees@pc.wa.edu.au Voicemail messages are checked regularly.
Absentees or late arrivals communicated directly to classroom teachers will not be recorded. If you child is late or needs to leave early, they must sign in or out at Junior School Reception with a parent.
As an allergy aware school, we do not permit the sharing of food amongst students. In celebrating birthdays, we ask that only non-food-based items are provided. Birthday invitations can only be distributed if all students in a class are invited, otherwise, parents and guardians should manage this outside of the school day.
The School provides class sets of books and stationery to Junior School students. A Book and Stationery Levy of $90 per student, per year, covers the cost of these resources, and the items are delivered directly to the School.
Perth College provides additional buses to several suburbs throughout the city. Horizon West, is our bus services provider and students should look out for Horizon West buses. They travel the Dianella, Hale/Mount Hawthorn, Kalamunda, Guildford and Mundaring bus routes and operate on an eTicketing platform.
For more information on how to purchase e-tickets and to view bus timetables, visit our website.
Families of students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 may use the ‘Kiss and Drive’ located at the Founders Centre for Early Learning for drop off and pick up. The ‘Kiss and Drive’ is supervised by staff from 8:00 am to 8:20 am each morning and at the conclusion of each school day. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students must be dropped and collected from their classroom.
Students in Year 3 to 6 may also be dropped off and collected at the end of the day from Lawley Crescent. The drop off area at Lawley Crescent is supervised before school from 8:10 am to 8:30 am.
Students in Year 4 to 6 will be provided with a SmartRider card to use on public transport or at Affie’s Café using the Flexischools cashless card system. Funds available on the card can be used to pay for items in Affie’s Café and School operated bus tickets. Parents deposit funds online to set a daily spending limit and control the amount of money accessible at any time.
Lost property is kept at in the Founders Centre for Early Learning and in the Ikey Broadfoot Building, alongside the photocopier. To avoid lost property, please ensure every piece of uniform is clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Pre-Kindergarten
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Kindergarten
8:30 am to 2:50 pm
Pre-Primary
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Year 1 and 2
8:30 am to 3:05 pm
Year 3 to 6
8:30 am to 3:15 pm
Students arriving to school early are supervised by staff members on the Founders Oval from 8:00 am to 8:15 am. Kindergarten to Year 6 classrooms are open to students at 8:15 am to allow them time to unpack their bags and prepare for the day in a calm and organised fashion.
Affie’s Café serves food and beverages and is open from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm each school day. There is a simple online ordering system for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 to pre-order lunches. The menu includes a range of tasty sandwiches, rolls and wraps, salads, fruit and healthy snacks, with specials on offer each day.
Students from Year 4 to 6 can visit Affie’s Café during recess or lunch to purchase additional items using their student card for payment. Students are also encouraged to bring a healthy snack for morning tea each day. Please note, we are an allergy aware school.
Assembly brings our Pre-Primary to 6 students together as a Junior School community. Each class will host one assembly during the year. It is an opportunity for students to recognise each other’s achievements, celebrate significant events and enjoy student performances. Assembly dates are published in the SPACE Calendar and parents are informed in advance if their child will receive an Honour Certificate. Students always enjoy having their family and friends attend their assembly. We kindly request that you take a seat on the upper level.
Students from Year 3 to 6 attend a camp each year. The learning is experiential in style with a focus on developing the skills to understand self and contribute positively to team dynamics. Camp is engaging, yet at times challenging and promotes resilience, perseverance, courage and optimism.
• Year 3 - School Sleep Out
• Year 4 - One night at Swan Valley Adventure Centre
• Year 5 - Two nights at Boshack Outback
• Year 6 - Two nights at Forest Edge Recreation Camp
Students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 attend weekly services in the School Chapel. Students have the opportunity for prayer, song, stories and quiet reflection as part of spiritual development.
The Health Services team consists of the School nurses, Senior Counsellor and psychologist. The Health Centre is where students go if they are feeling unwell or need to see one of the Health Services Team for support with their medical and social or emotional wellbeing. If a student is unwell and should not be at school, the School Nurse or Junior School Reception will contact parents to arrange to have the student picked up.
The Health Centre is open to day students from 9:30am to the end of the school day. Parents will need to organise an appointment with their personal health care provider for any outside of hours assistance.
Perth College uses Consent2Go, a digital platform designed to help you easily maintain your child’s health records and provide consent for school events, incursions, excursions, camps, and tours securely and efficiently.
The platform is fully compliant with national privacy standards, ensuring that all data is handled in accordance with the Perth College Privacy Policy.
Through Consent2Go, parents will receive notifications about school events, and it’s the central hub for collecting and managing student health information. With an intuitive parent interface, including an app, Consent2Go allows both staff and families to easily access student information.
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment of students in Year 3, 5, 7 and 9. Students are assessed in language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation), writing, reading and numeracy.
In 2025, the 9-day window for the assessments has been scheduled from Wednesday 12 March to Monday 24 March.
More information can be found here
Students at Perth College have very busy schedules during the School day and often have commitments outside school, including sport, dance, musical instrument practice and other activities of personal interest.
Learning @ Home, or homework, should take into account the ebbs and flows of the year and the obligations children have before and after school. Students in Year 1 to 6 will receive weekly homework which will vary depending on their year level. All homework will include daily reading and the learning tasks will be reinforcing concepts that are being taught in class.
Please use the following time allocations as a guide for Learning @ Home:
Years 1 and 2:
10 minutes per night
Years 3 to 4:
15 minutes per night
Year 5 and 6: 20 minutes per night
Out of School Hours Care is provided for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 before and after school in the Founders Centre. Before School Care operates from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and After-School Care runs from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm every day of the school term. Children are supplied with afternoon tea and take part in planned activities.
Vacation Care is also available for girls and boys from PreKindergarten to Year 6 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm during Mid-Term Breaks, Pupil Free Days and the school holidays. Vacation Care closes for a short period over the Christmas and New Year period. During Vacation Care, children participate in stimulating and fun, recreational programs that foster creativity, curiosity and wellbeing.
More information is available in the Out of School Hours Care Handbook.
Our Teaching and Learning program is complemented by a wide variety of stimulating and exciting co-curricular opportunities. There are a number of regular incursions and excursions that support the academic program, as well as the opportunity to participate in local, state and national competitions.
Our students also look forward to participating in special school-based events such as Grandparents’ Day, the Junior School Music Concert and Musical, the Art Exhibition and interschool sporting and arts events (IPSHA and JIGSSA).
There is also a wide variety of co-curricular activities offered after-school.
At Perth College, we believe that participation in sport fosters a strong sense of community, enjoyment, and belonging for our students. Engaging in sport not only supports academic success but also promotes mental, emotional and social wellbeing.
Students in Years 3 to 6 have the opportunity to participate in the Junior School Independent Girls’ Schools Sports Association (JIGSSA) interschool competitions. These competitions allow students to develop fundamental skills, explore new sports, and engage in a positive and competitive environment. Teams representing Perth College participate in various interschool carnivals throughout the year, providing students with both fun and rewarding experiences.
Our House Sport program offers inclusive and engaging opportunities for all Junior School students to take part in school-wide sporting events. These carnivals, which include swimming, cross country, and athletics, foster school spirit and encourage students to challenge themselves and support their peers.
Students prepare for these events through training sessions embedded in Physical Education classes and through cocurricular activities offered each term.
For further details, please refer to the Junior School 2025 Sports Calendar on our website, which outlines all key sporting programs and events scheduled throughout the year.
The House system was originally created in 1927. The Founding Sisters of Perth College established relationships with Governors of Mount Lawley and their wives which resulted in the eventual naming of the Houses.
Perth College has four houses, Barron (red), Campion (blue), Bedford (green) and Lawley (yellow) and are outlined as follows:
Barron House: Major-General Sir Harry Barron 1913-1917
Motto: Possunt quia posse videntur (They can because they think they can)
Colour: Red
Bedford House: Admiral Sir Frederick George Denham Bedford 1903-1909
Motto: Acritas et Fidelitas (Keen and Faithful)
Colour: Green
Campion House: Colonel Sir William Robert Campion 1924-1931
Motto: L’union est la force (Unity is strength)
Colour: Blue
Lawley House: Captain Sir Arthur Lawley 1901-1902
Motto: Facta non Verba (Deeds not words)
Colour: Gold
New students at Perth College are assigned to a House upon joining the school. If you have siblings or previous family members who attended Perth College, you will be placed in the same House.
Throughout the term, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of House activities, including crosscountry and arts to earn points for their House.
The main House events of the year include House Arts Day, the House Athletics Carnival, and the House Swimming Carnival.
At the end of the year, the House with the most points is awarded the prestigious D.H and B.Richardson Cup during the Year 6 Graduation Ceremony.
As part of the extensive Drama and Dance program at Perth College, students have the opportunity to take private Speech and Drama lessons with experienced and highly qualified teachers.
Emily Verstegen is the Speech and Drama Teacher in the Junior School. She has more than 20 years’ experience specialising in Speech and Drama in independent girls schools.
Emily is the President of the Speech and Drama Teachers Association of Western Australia and brings a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for performance and literature to Perth College.
Students will have the opportunity to explore small group plays, drama monologues, performance poetry and readers’ theatre throughout the year.
You can read more about this program in the Speech and Drama Handbook.
There is a need for us to prepare our students for the future world, a world for which jobs have not yet been created, for technologies that have not yet been invented, and to solve problems that have not yet been anticipated. As a School, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, attributes, and values to help them flourish into the future.
Guided by the School’s Strategic Intent, Learning and Teaching Statement and our School Values, sparc is a Framework embedded in the timetable from Kindergarten to Year 9. Sparc stands for experiences that: spark passion, grow attributes, and build relationships to contribute to the world. Sparc experiences are designed to create opportunities to develop leadership, citizenship and to innovate beyond curriculum requirements.
Perth College offers a nationally recognised Sports Development and Performance Program designed to nurture student engagement and promote lifelong participation in sport. This program extends beyond our regular Physical Education and interschool offerings, providing students with two key pathways:
• Community Sport Pathway
• Performance Sport Pathway
Our Junior School students primarily benefit from the Community Sport Pathway, which provides a variety of cocurricular programs aimed at building confidence, fostering connections among peers, and enhancing their experience with community sport.
Some of the co-curricular and community programs available to Junior School students include:
• Junior Multisport Program
• Perth College Netball Academy
• Fitness Club Program
• Learn to Swim Program
• Swim Squad Program
For more information on our Sports Development and Performance Program offerings, please visit the Perth College website.
The Perth College School uniform helps shape our students’ sense of identity and belonging to the School. The uniform reflects the grounded nature of our community and promotes a sense of inclusiveness.
Perth College students represent the School with pride and, as such, it is expected that students wear the full school uniform with no embellishments. The expectation is that uniform items are in good repair, clean, ironed and well fitting. It is expected that students have each article of their uniform clearly labelled with their name. The School does not accept responsibility for the loss of any possessions.
The School uniform is to be worn on all School excursions. Depending on the nature of the excursion, the School uniform may be summer, winter or sports.
Visit our Online Uniform Shop to place ‘Click and Collect’ orders or book an appointment at our Uniform Shop located at 38 Queens Crescent Mount Lawley.
Junior School orders will be processed and delivered to the Junior School Reception and orders will be delivered to your childs classroom (usually on the next Uniform Shop business day).
When ordering online, you will receive an email to confirm that your order has been received.
Items can be returned or exchanged within four weeks of pick-up if they have not been worn or named.
Email uniform.shop@pc.wa.edu.au or call 08 9471 2173.
From Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 students wear the sports uniform all year round, complemented by navy sandals, or sport shoes. If students are unable to use buckles or tie laces, they should be provided with sandals or shoes that feature Velcro.
From Year 3 the summer uniform for Junior School students at Perth College consists of two primary options: the summer school dress or the summer blouse paired with shorts. The summer dressed is designed to touch the top of the knee.
The summer panama hat is mandatory and must be worn when travelling to and from school, as well as during excursions. Additionally, during recess and lunch, Junior
School students are required to wear the Perth College bucket hat.
Students are permitted to wear the school cardigan or jumper with their summer dress, shorts, or trousers. However when travelling to and from school, it’s important that the blazer is worn as the outermost garment, rather than the cardigan or jumper.
For students in Year 5 and 6, the blazer is required to be worn on formal occasions or when the weather is cold. On particularly hot days, blazers do not need to be worn during Assembly or Chapel.
1. Summer hat - Panama
2. Summer dress with tie
3. Summer shorts
4. Summer Blouse
5. Navy bucket hat
6. Regulation white school socks
7. Black school shoes (lace ups)
8. Cardigan
9. Blazer
10. Navy Polo
11. Navy Short
11. Navy Trousers
For Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 students, the sports uniform is worn all year round, with the option to add a winter jacket for extra warmth during colder months.
From Year 3 to Year 6, the winter uniform consists of several compulsory and optional items. Students must wear either the navy skirt or trousers, with the skirt designed to touch the top of the knee. A white shirt is also required, along with the school tie. For warmth, students may wear the school cardigan or jumper within the school grounds.
In addition to the uniform, students in Year 3 to 6 may choose to wear long or short white socks, with black school lace up shoes. Black stockings may also be worn with the navy skirt.
The blazer is required for Junior School students from Year 5 during formal events such as assembly and Chapel in Terms Two and Three.
Students are encouraged to wear the Perth College scarf over their ties when travelling to and from school during Terms Two and Three. However, scarves are not permitted during assemblies.
1. Blazer
2. Navy skirt*
3. Navy trousers*
4. White shirt
5. School tie
6. House tie
7. Black stockings
8. Long white socks
9. Regulation white socks
10. Black school shoes (lace ups)
11. Jumper/Cardigan
12. Winter jacket
13. Navy fleece track top and pants
14. Black socks (to be worn with trousers)
Compulsory Optional
* Students must wear either the navy skirt or navy trousers
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 students wear their sports uniform throughout the year.
Students in Year 3 can wear their sports uniform all day on days when they have Physical Education or Physical Theatre.
Years 4 to 6 students will be expected to bring their sports uniform to school on days when they have Physical Education or Physical Theatre to change into.
Students in Years 4 to 6 may wear their sports uniform to and from school if they are participating in before or after school sporting or performance activities. Students are expected to change in and out of the correct school uniform before Period 1 and after Period 6.
It is compulsory for all Junior School students to wear the School bucket hat during Physical Education lessons, recess and lunch.
1. Navy polo
2. House polo
3. Navy shorts
4. Navy skort
5. Navy tracksuit pants
6. Zip track top
7. Navy hooded top
8. Fleece track pant and top
9. Navy bucket hat*
10. White cap/visor*
11. Socks (white ankle with navy band)
12. Navy bathers
13. Navy swimming cap
14. House-coloured swimming cap
15. Navy rash top
16. IGSSA bathers
Sport shoes (appropriate support)
Velcro straps for younger students
Pre-Kindergarten (PK) through to Year 2 wear the Sports Uniform as their School Uniform all year.
All students from Pre-primary to Year 6 must use the Perth College School bag and library bag. A folio bag is also required for students from Pre-Primary to Year 3.
Year 4 to 6 students must purchase a sports bag.
Students in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten can use a bag of their choice.
Hair
Students’ hair should be their natural colour and/ or dyed a natural colour. Hair must always be neat and tied back away from the face and collar. Students with hair shoulder length or longer must use hair ties or ribbons to tie up their hair.
Ribbons, headbands, elastics/hair bands clips or combs must be simple and white, navy blue or the student’s hair colour.
Clips, combs or hairpins should be plain in shape and only include colours which are tortoiseshell, clear, white or navy blue. Scrunchies and hair clips should be navy blue only or made out of the summer dress fabric. Coloured hair (dyed, rinses, coloured spray) is not permitted. Students and parents are requested to give their full cooperation to this requirement.
Students may choose to wear any of the following jewellery items:
• A pair of sleepers or stud earrings (plain and metal, no gemstones), worn symmetrically in each lobe with one earring per ear. A sleeper should be able to be rotated through the ear.
• A watch.
• A simple gold or silver chain with a small plain cross (with no diamantes).
• A medical alert bracelet.
• Perth College badges neatly arranged on the School blazer.
Make-up and Nail Polish
Make-up, unnatural enhancements (e.g., eyelash extensions) and nail polish (including shellac) is not permitted. Students are not permitted to wear fake nails, including press on and acrylic.
The Perth College Student Code of Conduct is based on the School’s Vision, Purpose and Values. The School expects all students to represent its values by demonstrating that they are Capable, Courageous and Caring.
A Perth College student has certain rights and responsibilities.
I have the right to...
Feel valued, safe and comfortable at school.
Be treated with dignity and respect.
Be able to express myself and hold an opinion.
Have a voice on matters that affect me and be heard by my peers and teachers.
Be provided with a range of learning experiences in a wellmanaged environment where expectations are made clear.
Work in a positive learning environment.
Receive timely, constructive feedback from teachers.
Have every opportunity to achieve my personal best.
I have the responsibility to...
Make responsible, thoughtful choices.
Care for others and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Behave in an inclusive and non-threatening manner, refraining from hurtful behaviour.
Let others express themselves and value their opinion even though they may be different from my own.
Work conscientiously and support others to learn.
Set goals and work towards my personal best.
Have the courage to take on new challenges.
Use technology in an appropriate and thoughtful manner.
Be punctual and complete work tasks on time to the best of my ability.
A safe place to keep my property.
Be in a clean and pleasant environment.
Feel proud to be a Perth College student.
Respect the property of others.
Contribute to the maintenance of a clean and pleasant environment.
Honour the values of Perth College.
Be an excellent ambassador for the School.
Wear the uniform with pride.
All students and staff have the right to feel safe in the School community. With this right, comes the responsibility to be socially responsible and accountable for any actions that put the safety or wellbeing of others at risk.
Perth College believes the School must be a place where:
• Every person feels safe and valued
• All students can develop into responsible and successful citizens
• The individual’s need for belonging and empowerment are met
• All students can enjoy success and strive for excellence
• Difference is acknowledged, accepted and celebrated
• Students actively participate in the learning process
• All members of the School community demonstrate respect for each other, others’ property and the name of Perth College
• All students accept responsibility for their own behaviour
• Students have a voice.
Restorative justice underpins Perth College’s behaviour management procedures. Restorative justice is a philosophy and a theory of justice that emphasises bringing together everyone affected by an issue to address needs and responsibilities, and to heal the harm to relationships as much as possible. The program is based on respect, responsibility, relationship-building, and relationshiprepairing, focusing on mediation and agreement rather than punishment.
One of the more appropriate actions is to empower students to “make things right” and to decide on their own consequences for their actions. This may be an apology, mentoring or coaching younger students, or completing community service.
At times, students may need further support to meet school expectations and behave safely and appropriately. Staff are committed to working with parents and students to ensure these expectations are achieved, and may involve meetings, support plans or additional assistance from learning engagement staff.
These aren’t the only policies, but we’ve included a list of some of the most important ones below. More policies can be found on the Perth College website.
Students at Perth College are privileged to have the use of extensive, advanced information technology resources. The School gives students free access to these resources and trusts them to appreciate and care for these resources by using them responsibly and for educational purposes. The following points address not only Perth College policy, but also the legal requirements under Australian Law.
Perth College provides you with access to digital technology to enrich your learning. We trust you will use this technology appropriately, in accordance with the expectations outlined below. By logging onto a Perth College supplied device, you are agreeing that you will follow our School’s Network Access Policy.
Students in Year 3 - 6 will have a personal learning device (PLD). In Year 3 and 4, the PLD will stay at school overnight. In Year 5 and 6 students will be able to take their PLD home each day.
The School is firmly committed to providing a child-safe environment, safeguarding all students and promoting practices that provide for the care, safety and protection of students. Perth College explicitly forbids any form of child abuse, corporal punishment, or other degrading punishment.