2026 Junior School Handbook

Junior School Handbook 2026

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Contents WELCOME

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

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PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR TWO

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YEARS THREE TO SIX

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SCHOOL MAP

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TERM DATES

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COMMUNICATING WITH THE SCHOOL

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COMMUNICATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

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WELLBEING IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

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AT SCHOOL

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AFT ER SCHOOL

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Acknowledgement of Country Perth College respectfully acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which our school stands. As we engage in education, we honour the wisdom and knowledge shared by the Noongar people across generations, fostering a path of learning and mutual respect for all. We recognize the enduring connection of First Nations peoples to Country, culture, and community, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, who carry the traditions, wisdom, and aspirations of Australia’s First Peoples.

CO-CURRICULAR 17 HOUSE SYSTEM

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SPECIALIST PROGRAMS

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UNIFORM GUIDELINES

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STU DENT BEHAVIOUR AND CONDUCT

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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Welcome Welcome to the Junior School My name is Katy Howes, Director of Junior School, and it is my great privilege to welcome you to Perth College. Each new academic year brings fresh opportunities for growth and connection, and I am delighted that your family is part of our community.

At Perth College Junior School, students are at the heart of everything we do.

Guided by our core values of being Capable, Courageous and Caring, we nurture learners who are not only academically strong, but also confident, compassionate and ready to make a difference. We want every child to feel safe to take risks, explore ideas and flourish with confidence.

KATY HOWES Director of Junior School

Grounded in the principles of positive psychology, our approach places student wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate individuality and ensure that every student is seen, valued, and supported. In close partnership with families, we empower young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world by cultivating essential life skills, critical thinking, cultural and emotional awareness, personal agency, resilience, ethical understanding, social responsibility, global perspective, creativity, and effective communication.

Our dedicated Junior School Leadership Team, alongside our Learning Engagement, Psychology and Counselling teams, work together with staff, students and families to create a vibrant, inclusive and inspiring environment.

This ensures each child’s learning journey is personalised, supported and celebrated.

Our goal is to see every child flourish as a learner and as a person — developing the capability to achieve, the courage to take on challenges and the care to contribute meaningfully to the world around them.

I warmly invite you to visit our Junior School and see for yourself what makes our community so special. We would love to welcome you and your family to Perth College.

KATY HOWES Director of Junior School

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Our Philosophy 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.

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.

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 students 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.

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 to achieve their personal best.

OUR CORE VALUES

Capable

Courageous

Learning and teaching:

Learning and teaching:

• grows knowledge, understanding, skills and values

• is framed by student agency, goal setting and reflection

• is purposeful and meaningful

• offers opportunities for independence and collaboration

• is open to challenge and risk

• promotes deep learning, supports creativity and curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving

• develops effective communicators

• recognises and celebrates success

Caring

Learning and teaching: • is personalised • instills a joy of learning • fosters supportive relationships and personal wellbeing • develops respect for people and place

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Pre-Kindergarten to Year Two

Sparking Wonder and Building Foundations

We recognise the early years as a precious and unique stage of life, where children grow, discover, and begin to understand themselves and the world around them.

In Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2, children are encouraged to learn through play and exploration, developing a strong sense of belonging, being and becoming. We place great importance on the relationships between children, teachers, and families, working together to build meaningful connections within our School community and to support each child’s confidence, wellbeing, and holistic development.

Our Early Years program nurtures curiosity, creativity, individuality, and self-expression, while providing a safe and supportive environment where children feel valued and inspired to try new things. Rich play experiences are thoughtfully balanced with intentional teaching, giving children the opportunity to wonder, question, and grow.

Alongside this, we place a strong emphasis on building solid foundations in literacy and numeracy, ensuring children develop the skills they need for future learning while fostering a lifelong love of discovery.

Our program offers many opportunities for STEaM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning, including coding and robotics, to develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills.

Students also benefit from the specialised expertise of our Specialist Teachers in Music, Physical Education, Physical Theatre, Art, and Languages, with the option to learn either Chinese or French from Pre-Primary.

The 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 days per week from 8.30 am to 2:50 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Girls and boys are accepted into Kindergarten in the year, they turn four (by 30 June) and the program will be five days per week 8:30 am to 2:50 pm

Each class is led by qualified Educators with expertise in early childhood development, who provide a wide range of experiences to support different learning styles, interests, and developmental stages. Learning Engagement Teachers collaborate closely with classroom teachers to ensure that the diverse learning needs of every student are met.

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Years 3 to 6 Inspiring Independence, Resilience, and Self-Determination In Years 3 to 6, our programs are designed to nurture students as independent, resilient, and self-determined learners. Our highly qualified educators provide experiences that support children to grow as confident, capable, and engaged individuals. We recognise that effective learning occurs when students feel safe, supported, and valued, and when they experience a strong sense of belonging within the School community.

Learning in the Junior School is based on developmentally appropriate experiences that engage the whole child— intellectually, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. Curiosity is celebrated and informs the design of learning experiences that connect students to real-world issues. We focus on building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy through explicit and differentiated practice, while rich, hands-on, problem-based learning experiences are developed through inquiry pedagogy.

Our approach prioritises the development of essential skills and attributes alongside knowledge and understanding. Students engage in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Technologies, Health, and Beliefs and Values with their classroom teachers.

Learning Engagement Specialist Teachers and Education Assistants collaborate with classroom teachers to provide differentiated programs that cater to the diverse needs of

all students. Students also benefit from specialist lessons in Music, Physical Theatre, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Languages (French and Chinese).

Technology is widely integrated across the Junior School to enhance learning. All students use networked devices, and Years 3 to 6 students are provided with a school laptop and access to classroom iPads. Teachers embed technology across the curriculum, with integrated inquiry units emphasising problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigation. Students also engage in a wide range of STEaM opportunities, including coding and robotics.

Our philosophy embraces 21st Century learning by fostering an environment in which students actively take ownership of their educational journey. They are supported to develop responsibility for their learning, reflect on their strengths and areas for growth, and set achievable goals to strive toward their personal best.

This approach nurtures agency, independence, and selfdetermination.

Learning experiences are enriched by a broad and vibrant co-curricular program, underpinned by an explicit focus on student wellbeing and strong pastoral care. Class sizes are intentionally structured to enable teachers to know their students well, allowing for a nurturing and personalised approach that ensures every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

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School Map

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Term Dates 2026 TERM 1 Tuesday 27 January

Term 1 commences (PK and Year 7 and 12)

Wednesday 28 January

Term 1 commences (K to 6 and Year 8 to 11)

Friday 27 February to Monday 2 March

Mid-Term Break (Labour Day) Easter Service

Thursday 2 April Easter

Term 1 concludes at 12:40 pm (PK to Year 3) 12:50 pm (Years 4 to 6)

TERM 2 Wednesday 22 April

Term 2 commences (PK to Year 12)

Friday 29 May to Monday 1 June

Mid-Term Break (Western Australia Day)

Friday 26 June

Term 2 concludes at 12:40 pm (PK to Year 3) 12:50 pm (Years 4 to 6)

TERM 3 Tuesday 21 July

Term 3 commences (PK to Year 12)

Friday 21 August to Monday 24 August

Mid-Term Break

Friday 25 September

St Michael’s Day Term 3 concludes at 12:40 pm (PK to Year 3) 12:50 pm (Year 4 to 6)

TERM 4 Tuesday 13 October

Term 4 commences (PK to Year 12)

Friday 4 December

Year 6 Graduation and Year 3 - 6 Presentation Morning

Wednesday 9 December

Senior School Presentation Night Term 4 concludes at 12:40 pm (PK to Year 3) 12:50 pm (Year 4 to 6)

Friday 11 December

Teaching Staff last day

Friday 18 December

School Office closes 3:00 pm

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Communicating with the School Parent inquiry or concern JU NIO R S C H O O L

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G E N E R A L / A D M INIS T R A T IO N

P A S T O R A L C A R E / HEA L T H

Parent emails or phones Class or Subject Teacher.

Contact Reception who will direct you to the appropriate person if they are unable to address your query.

Parent emails or phones Class Teacher.

I SSUE RESO LV E D ?

YES - No further action required

IS S U E R ES O L V ED ?

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Parent emails or phones Early Years Co-ordinator (PK and K) or Associate Director Junior School (PP to Year 6).

YES - No further action required

Parent emails or phones Early Years Co-ordinator (PK and K) or Associate Director Junior School (PP to Year 6).

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Parent emails or phones Director of Junior School.

YES - No further action required

Parent emails or phones Director of Junior School.

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Contact the Vice Principal to discuss your concern.

If unresolved, please contact the Principal.

Email contact

Parent-Teacher contact

Staff can be contacted by email using the following: firstname.surname@pc.wa.edu.au

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.

�t is reasonable to expect a reply to a parent communication within two working days.

We encourage you to contact your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns about their learning or wellbeing. Teachers are available via email and through ad-hoc meetings when required, and they welcome ongoing communication.

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Communications and Partnerships Communication between home and school is very important to Perth College especially in our Junior School years. 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.

PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

REPORTING TO PARENTS

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.

Formal Reports

SPACE

Pre-Primary to Year 6 students will receive two formal reports uploaded onto SPACE - one at the end of Semester One and one at the end of the school year.

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 the news relevant to them. Students have their own SPACE page and parents have access to the Parent Portal.

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EMAIL

Parents will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher formally twice a year. A notice on SPACE will inform you of these dates closer to the time.

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 schedule a meeting. If 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.

LIAISON PARENTS 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.

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.

Learning Conferences

Continuous Reporting Pre-Kindergarten to Year Two use Seesaw 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.

Students in Year 3 to 6 share their learning through Learning Moments on SPACE, and through a work sample folder that is shared with families each term.

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Wellbeing in the Junior School 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.

Our vision is to nurture and guide our students to each taking their place in their community (and the world) as remarkable women.

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 fuels learning and wellbeing.

We recognise that academic progress and wellbeing are inherently linked. To support this, wellbeing considerations cohesively intersect with all aspects of the Perth College school system.

WELLBEING INITIATIVES Pastoral care programs Including school chaplaincy, formal leadership opportunities, digital safety and citizenship programs, morning fitness, house activities, and peer mentorship.

These initiatives help foster connection across year levels.

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 Additional support is tailored through consultation with school leadership, and may include learning engagement, health, psychology or counselling support.

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School Information ABSENCES 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 (08) 9471 2200 or juniorschoolabsentees@pc.wa.edu.au Absentees or late arrivals communicated directly to classroom teachers will not be recorded. If your child is late or needs to leave early, they must sign in or out at Junior School Reception with a parent.

BIRTHDAYS As an allergy-aware school, we do not allow the sharing of food, birthday cakes or treats of any kind. Birthday invitations may only be distributed at school if all students in the class are invited; otherwise, invitations should be managed outside of school hours. Our teachers love acknowledging each child’s special day in their own unique and thoughtful way.

BOOKS AND STATIONERY 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.

BUS SCHEDULES 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 Hale/Mount Hawthorn, Kalamunda 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.

SCHOOL GATE CODE AT FOUNDERS/ QUEENS CRESCENT ENTRANCE There is an access code for the gate at the Junior School entrance on Queens Crescent. This code is not published and is shared with families via SPACE only.

For the safety of all students and families, please keep this code within your household and do not share it with the wider community. Children are not permitted to use the code to open or exit the gate independently. If you cannot remember or do not know the code, please press the buzzer at the gate. This will alert Junior School Reception staff, who can open the gate for you and share the code.

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP Families of students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 may use the ‘Kiss and Drive’ located at the Founders Centre for Early Learning on Queen’s Crescent for drop off and pick up.

The ‘Kiss and Drive’ is supervised by staff from 8:00am to 8:25am each morning and at the conclusion of each school day. It is a requirement that Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students are brought to and collected from their classroom each day by a parent or guardian, unless they are booked to attend Out of School Hours Care.

For families with a child in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten and siblings in other year levels at Perth College who finish later, the Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten child will remain in their own classroom until the parent or guardian arrives to collect them, allowing families to collect all children at the same time.

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 8:10am to 8:25am.

FLEXISCHOOLS AND SMARTRIDER CARD 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 Lost property is kept in the Founders Centre for Early Learning and in the Ikey Broadfoot Building, alongside the photocopier. To avoid losing property, please ensure every piece of uniform is clearly labelled with your child’s name.

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School Information SCHOOL HOURS Pre-Kindergarten

Year 1 and 2

8:30am to 2:50pm School Days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

8:30am to 3:05pm

Kindergarten

Year 3 to 6

Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack for morning tea each day. Please note we are an allergy aware school.

If a student forgets their lunch, arrangements will still be made through the Junior School Reception.

8:30am to 3:15pm

8:30am to 2:50pm

Pre-Primary 8:30am to 3:00pm

AFFIE’S CAFE Breakfast If students would like breakfast from Affie’s, we recommend pre-ordering online by 10:00 pm the night prior. While Affie’s will cater for walk-ins, pre-ordering guarantees your child won’t miss out on their favourite breakfast items.

Affie’s is open for parents and students between 7:00am until 9:00am, as well as to Senior School students at recess and lunch.

Lunch 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.

Online pre-orders for lunch continue via the Flexischools App. All lunch orders must be placed online.

When lunches are pre-ordered, we reduce waste, serve efficiently, avoid long queues, and ensure students get exactly what they want—on time and hassle-free. Each Junior School class has its own lunch basket, and preordered lunches are collected by students and delivered directly to their classroom door. This gives students more time to relax, eat, and enjoy connecting with their friends during the lunch break.

Year 5 and 6 students are welcome to access the canteen from 1:05pm (after they have eaten their lunch) to purchase snacks (such as ice creams, crackers, and drinks).

ASSEMBLY Assembly brings our Pre-Primary to 6 students together as a Junior School community. From Year 1, 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.

CAMPS 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.

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Year 3 – School Sleep Out (Term 4) Year 4 – One night at AQWA (Term 3) Year 5 – Yanchep (Term 2) Year 6 – Dwellingup Dare Adventures (Term 2)

CHAPEL 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.

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At School HEALTH SERVICES/THE HEALTH CENTRE 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.

In 2026, the 9-day window for the assessments has been scheduled from Wednesday, 11 March to Monday, 23 March 2026.

More information can be found here.

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.

CONSENT2GO 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.

NAPLAN 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.

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After School LEARNING @ HOME

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.

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

Out of School Hours Care is provided onsite by OSHClub is for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 before and after school in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Founders Centre. Before School Care operates from 7:00 am to 8:30 am and After-School Care runs from 2:50 pm to 6:00 pm every day of the school term. Children are supplied with afternoon tea and take part in planned activities. During term, Out of School Hours Care is only available to Perth College students.

Vacation Care is also available for girls and boys from PreKindergarten to Year 6 from 7:00 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. During school holidays, students not enrolled in Perth College are welcome.

More information is available on the OSHClub Website.

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

AFTER SCHOOL LIBRARY Students in Year 4, 5 and 6 are able to access the Library from 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm each day.

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Co-curricular CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS

HOUSE SPORT

Our Teaching and Learning program is complemented by a wide variety of stimulating and exciting co-curricular opportunities such as term clubs, sports development program, Interschool sports, music, dance, Ignite Awards.

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.

Depending on the time of the year these activities can be offered before or after-school.

Junior School Co-Curricular Information

JIGSSA SPORT 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.

Students prepare for these events through training sessions embedded in Physical Education classes and through co-curricular activities offered each term.

For further details, please refer to the Junior School Sports Calendar on our website, which outlines all key sporting programs and events scheduled throughout the year.

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House System HOUSE SYSTEM 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.

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.

Perth College has four houses, and are outlined as follows:

Throughout the term students are encouraged to participate in a variety of House activities, including crosscountry and arts to earn points for their House.

Barron House: Major-General Sir Harry Barron 19131917 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

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.

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

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Specialist Programs SPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 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 co-curricular 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.

This provides girls with a wide range of choices to participate in co-curricular performances, helping them build confidence on stage while working with students from other schools and even professional musicians. We also offer specialised workshops to enhance their musical skills and knowledge.

You can read more about this program on the school website.

SPEECH AND DRAMA 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.

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 on the school website.

MUSIC At Perth College, we strongly believe in the power of music to shape and develop young minds. Our comprehensive musical program allows students in Years 2 to 6 to learn either a string or band instrument and Senior School students who elect music, to extend themselves and pursue excellence under the guidance and support of our specialist tutors and staff.

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Uniform Guidelines 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.

UNIFORM SHOP 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 child’s 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.

Location: 38 Queens Crescent Mount Lawley

PRE-KINDERGARTEN - YEAR 2 STUDENTS Summer/Winter/Sports Uniform From Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 students wear the sports uniform all year round. This is complemented by navy sandals, or sport shoes in your own choice of colour. If students are unable to use buckles or tie laces, they should be provided with sandals or shoes that feature Velcro. During colder months students have the option to add a winter track top and winter jacket for extra warmth during colder months.

Compulsory Summer Uniform items (Terms One and Four) • • • • •

Navy polo Navy shorts PC regulation socks Navy bucket hat x 2 Navy sandals or sport shoes in your own choice of colour (no light up or squeaking shoes)

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Compulsory Winter Uniform items (Terms 2 and 3) • • • • •

Navy polo Navy fleece track top Navy fleece track pants PC regulation socks Sport shoes in your own choice of colour (no light up or squeaking shoes)

Optional Winter Uniform Items Winter Jacket - Please note; This is not to be worn in place of fleece track top. It can be worn by Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 as additional layer outdoors.

Sports Uniform Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 wear their sports uniform through the year. House polo (Pre-Primary to Year 2) can be worn only on specified House Days.

School Bags 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-Kindergarten to Year 2. Year 3 to 6 students can also use the large draw-string style library bag. Year 3 to 6 students must purchase a sports bag. Older students can retain their folio bag to store their student planner and device.

Students in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten can use a bag of their choice.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDELINES YEAR 3 - YEAR 6 STUDENTS Summer Uniform From Year 3, the summer uniform for Junior School students at Perth College consists of two primary options: the summer dress or the summer blouse paired with shorts. The summer dress 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 or, shorts. 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 3 to 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.

Note: Students have the option of wearing winter or summer uniform for the start of Term Two. Students will be required to transition into full winter uniform for start of Week 3, Term Two.

Compulsory Summer Uniform (Terms One and Four) • • • • • • • •

Summer hat - Panama Summer dress with blue dress tie or navy shorts/printed blouse with dress tie Navy bucket hat PC regulation socks Black school shoes (lace ups) Navy cardigan Blazer (Years 3 to 6)

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Winter Uniform The winter uniform for students in Years 3 to 6 is identical, with one small variation - Year 6 students wear black stockings with the navy skirt, while students in Years 3 to 5 wear long white socks.

Students may choose to wear either the navy skirt or navy trousers. The skirt is designed to sit at the top of the knee. A white shirt and school tie are also required. For added warmth, students may wear the school jumper or cardigan while on school grounds. Black lace-up school shoes are to be worn by all students.

The blazer is the outer garment and is worn to and from school rather than the cardigan or jumper.

Note: Students have the option of wearing winter or summer uniform for the start of Term Four. Students will be required to transition into full summer uniform for start of Week 3, Term Four.

Compulsory Winter Uniform (Terms 2 and 3) • • • • • • • • •

Year 3 to 5

Navy skirt or trousers White shirt School tie Long white socks (Years 3 to 5) Black stockings (Year 6) Black school shoes (lace ups) Black socks (to be worn with trousers) School navy jumper Blazer

Winter Uniform

Winter Uniform with Blazer

Year 6

Winter Uniform

Winter Uniform with Jumper

Winter Uniform with Blazer

Winter Uniform with Trousers and Blazer

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Optional Winter Uniform Items Winter jacket is optional to wear with sport uniform. PC Scarf is not to be worn with sport uniform, during assemblies or other formal events.

Sports Uniform Years 3 to 6 students will be required to wear their sports uniform to school on days when they have Physical Education or Physical Theatre.

Compulsory Sports Uniform • • • • • •

Navy polo House polo Navy shorts Navy track pants Navy hooded top Zip track top (This must be the outer garment when representing the School)

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Navy bucket hat Navy PC bathers House swimming cap

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PC swimming cap (for JIGSSA invitational swimming event)

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PC regulation socks Sports shoes Navy PC rash top

School Bag

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Optional Sports Uniform • • •

Navy Perth College bather shorts Navy Perth College towel Perth College netball dress (if member of PCNA)

HAIR, JEWELLERY AND MAKE-UP

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Hair Students’ hair must be their natural colour. Coloured hair (including rinses, dyes, or coloured spray) or coloured hair inserts are not permitted. Hair must be neat and always tied back away from the face; any hair touching the shoulders or is longer must be tied up.

Approved accessories include: • • •

Ribbons, headbands, elastics and hair bands in navy blue.

Clips, combs or hairpins in tortoiseshell or students’ hair colour.

Scrunchies and hair clips in navy blue only or made from the summer dress fabric.

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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 Any 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.

We ask for the full cooperation of students and parents in maintaining these standards.

Jewellery 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 rotate through the ear.

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Student Behaviour and Conduct STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 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.

Student Behaviour RIGHTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

I have the right to...

I have the responsibility to...

Feel valued, safe and comfortable at school.

Make responsible, thoughtful choices.

Be treated with dignity and respect.

Care for others and treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Be able to express myself and hold an opinion.

Behave in an inclusive and non-threatening manner, refraining from hurtful behaviour.

Have a voice on matters that affect me and be heard by my peers and teachers.

Let others express themselves and value their opinion even though they may be different from my own.

Be provided with a range of learning experiences in a well-managed environment where expectations are made clear.

Work conscientiously and support others to learn.

Work in a positive learning environment.

Have the courage to take on new challenges.

Receive timely, constructive feedback from teachers.

Use technology in an appropriate and thoughtful manner.

Have every opportunity to achieve my personal best.

Be punctual and complete work tasks on time to the best of my ability.

A safe place to keep my property.

Respect the property of others.

Be in a clean and pleasant environment.

Contribute to the maintenance of a clean and pleasant environment.

Set goals and work towards my personal best.

Honour the values of Perth College.

Feel proud to be a Perth College student.

Be an excellent ambassador for the School.

Wear the uniform with pride.

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR ENGAGEMENT 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: • • • • • • •

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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

An issue to address needs and responsibilities, and to repair harm to relationships wherever possible.

This approach is grounded in respect, responsibility, relationship-building, and relationship-repairing, with a focus on mediation and agreement rather than punishment.

When issues arise, a staff member engages the students in a conversation to explore how harm can be repaired and trust rebuilt. With the adult’s guidance, the student identifies meaningful actions, which may include offering an apology, writing a reflection, helping to reset classroom routines, and further individualised work on strategies to manage emotions, difficult situations, and conversations.

At times, students may need additional support to meet school expectations and to behave safely and appropriately. Staff are committed to working in partnership with parents and students to achieve these expectations, which may involve meetings, support plans, or assistance from Learning Engagement staff.

“The Three Cs We Want To See” Junior School Staff have a consistent approach to embed the Perth College values; Capable, Courageous, Caring, which are also referred to as “The 3Cs We Want to See.”. Skills are taught explicitly, so students have a clear understanding of the expectations.

Restorative Justice Restorative justice underpins Perth College’s behaviour management procedures. It is a philosophy and approach to justice that emphasises bringing together everyone affected by are taught explicitly, so students have a clear understanding of the expectations.

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Procedures and Policies

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IMPORTANT POLICIES Policies can be found on the Perth College website.

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