Peter Moyes Anglican Community School Prospectus

PROSPECTUS

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(08) 9304 5500 Elliston Parade, Mindarie WA 6030 PO Box 240, Quinns Rocks WA 6030 admin@pmacs.wa.edu.au www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au

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WELCOME OUR ANGLICAN FOUNDATION COURAGE & COMPASSION PRIMARY SCHOOL SECONDARY SCHOOL PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS SKILLS FOR LIFE

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PASTORAL CARE STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES SPORTS PROGRAMME CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY AT OUR CORE JOINING OUR SCHOOL

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Welcome to Peter Moyes Anglican Community School (PMACS).

We are a School that aspires to excellence, enabling students to achieve their full potential and pursue their chosen pathway.

We aim to be a School where all students become successful learners, curious and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens.

We provide students with an academic, sporting, cultural and religious environment that offers a wide range of learning experiences and opportunities.

Engaging in learning experiences within and beyond the classroom is an expectation for all our students.

We believe that the full and varied involvement of a student best promotes their ability to discover and develop their talents, interests and capabilities.

We look forward to welcoming you to our School to meet the people of PMACS: our community of confident, resilient and engaged learners and our motivated and innovative staff.

Benjamin Lomas Principal

WELCOME TO PMACS

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OUR ANGLICAN FOUNDATION Our School is governed by the Anglican Schools Commission which, in turn, is overseen by the Diocese of Perth. As an Anglican School student, your child will be part of a community that practises Christian values.

Students are encouraged to explore Christian beliefs as they learn to understand and respect cultural and religious difference. The School believes it is important that our students understand the Judaeo-Christian heritage of our society and the history and role of the Anglican Church.

The School has a Chaplain and a dedicated Religious Education Department to support and educate students in the Christian faith within the classroom and through regular attendance at services in St. Gregory's Chapel. We also have close ties with the Quinns-Butler Anglican parish, who worship in our Chapel.

Students and staff are actively involved in a variety of service learning initiatives, including the Anglicare School Ambassadors programme, in addition to regular fundraising activities for charities and underprivileged communities.

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COURAGE & COMPASSION

Our youth is our strength.

Our School opened in February 2000 with a population of 246 students from Kindergarten to Year 8.

Today, we are able to provide up to 15 years of uninterrupted learning on our expansive campus. This enables students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 to be supported and encouraged by a strong pastoral care system and benefit from the continuity of their learning environment, the School's beliefs and values and the development of relationships with teachers and peers.

Our School is situated on a magnificent, elevated 12.5 hectare site in Mindarie, a northern coastal suburb of Perth. Our campus is a vibrant place where community is forged in years of friendship, education and service.

We are an innovative and future-focused School community, where students are given the guidance, opportunities and inspiration they need to become courageous and compassionate global citizens.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL Discover the possibilites!

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Our vibrant, colourful campus is a place where you will see Primary School students climbing trees, swinging from flying foxes, getting their hands dirty and letting their imaginations soar.

We emphasise the holistic development of the child and offer our students the opportunity to develop their strengths and build upon their weaknesses.

We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment which allows students to harness their natural curiosity, consolidate their skills and develop their character.

Our Co-Curricular programme offers students the chance to experience skills and activities in areas outside the formal curriculum. We offer students a wide range of co-curricular activities which run before, during or after School throughout the year.

At PMACS, lessons may include play-based investigations, direct teaching, inquiry, research and project work, peer tutoring and collaborative learning.

We employ specialist teachers for Music, Drama, Library Studies, Indonesian, Visual Arts and Physical Education.

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SECONDARY SCHOOL

Our Secondary School caters for students from Year 7 to Year 12 with a philosophy based on achieving personal excellence and celebrating success.

Students in Years 7 and 8 study the full breadth of the Australian Curriculum. This includes Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities (MESH subjects) along with Technologies, Performing and Visual Arts, Health and Physical Education and Religious Education. Students at our School also study the Indonesian Language.

Supported by our Careers Coordinator and Pastoral Care Team, students in Years 9 and 10 begin to select their subjects as they identify their passions and start thinking of the pathway they may choose in Senior Secondary School. This includes an intensive careers investigation programme, which gives students the opportunity to select from a wide variety of courses including: Sports coaching Drama Production & Design General Business Management Psychology Criminal History Visual Arts Photography Outdoor Education

Innovation & Enterprise Clothing & Textiles Multimedia Studies Computer Science Dance Christianity, Religion & Life Materials and Design

In Years 11 and 12, students can select from multiple pathways, including ATAR, General courses, VET and/or UniPrep programmes which can provide direct entry into University post graduation.

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SKILLS FOR LIFE "We teach our students how to think, not what to think, with our study skills guide, planning and organisational skills workshops, and sessions for parents to learn how to best support their child in their learning journey."

- Associate Principal Teaching & Learning, Secondary School

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PASTORAL CARE Pastoral Care is an important element in supporting the holistic education of our students. At Peter Moyes Anglican Community School we support the overall wellbeing of each child, helping to ensure they feel safe, secure and valued.

Emphasis is placed on the creation of a supportive atmosphere in which students feel a sense of connectedness, allowing them the opportunity to grow and fulfil their potential.

Our staff provide a high level of care and support, getting to know each student and their individual needs. Led by our Deans of Students, we have a strong and supportive Pastoral Care model that includes: Education Assistants/Technicians Class and Subject Teachers/House Tutors Counsellors Wellness Rooms Heads of Department Heads of Year Learning Support and Academic Extension All students and staff join one of our Houses: Cuthbert, Durack, Florey, Hollows and Lingiari. Houses create a spirit of fun, co-operation and comradery through InterHouse competitions such as carnivals, weekly team events and sports, adding to the vibrancy of school life. Such connections with their peers enable students to develop self-esteem, confidence and maturity. The House System also provides leadership opportunities through the roles of House Captains in Years 6 and 12.

As an Anglican School, our Chaplain complements our pastoral programmes by providing spiritual guidance, leading our students towards a life of purpose.

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STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES Our modern campus offers an impressive natural and built environment.

We have specialist classrooms furnished with the latest technologies and equipment for creative arts, textiles, food science, media studies, metalwork, electronics and woodwork.

Our impressive auditorium, the Allan Shaw Centre, features music studios, dance classrooms and a full size stage.

The School’s excellent sporting facilities include a modern gymnasium with two multi-purpose indoor courts, fitness room and changing facilities, five multi-purpose outdoor courts and extensive playing fields.

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SPORTS PROGRAMME Nurturing the physical side of our students is important at PMACS, to build team spirit, resilience, and mental and physical wellbeing.

We offer a wide variety of different sporting avenues from team sports to individual pursuits. We are a member of Northern Independent Primary Schools Sports Association (NIPSSA), participating in Inter-School Basketball, Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics carnivals.

The School is also a member of the Associated and Catholic Colleges (ACC) which sees Secondary School students participate, and enjoy much success, in Inter-School Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics carnivals. Through Coastal Associated Schools Sport (CAS), we compete in a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, netball, touch rugby, cricket, tennis and AFL competitions.

Our varied Outdoor Education curriculum includes activities such as surfing, fishing, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, abseiling, skateboarding, mountain biking, and more.

Every student has the opportunity to participate in physical activity through weekly physical education classes, cocurricular programmes and Inter-House competitions.

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Individual music lessons

AFL

Photography

Ukulele

Running club

Golf

Group music lessons

Badminton/Pickleball

Netball

Bible study

Rock band Minecraft

LEGO

Basketball

Warhammer

Vocal ensemble Dance Troupe

Tabletop RPG Club Hockey

Rugby

Choir

Model making & electronics

Video game design

Debating

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Visual Art extension Gymnastics A Capella ensemble

Barista Training

Chess Tennis

Papercraft

Soccer

Snapshot Youth Theatre Company

Kickboxing

Strength & conditioning

Food for fun

Tournament of Minds

Inter-school sports

Table tennis

Concert band

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PERFORMING ARTS Our Performing Arts Department offers students the opportunity to discover their passions in drama, dance and music. Our annual showcases, theatre productions, music concerts and events provide students with the space to explore their talents, express themselves creatively, and hone their skills.

Drama is offered to all students from Year 2 to Year 12, with students exploring performance from many different aspects, including actor, director, designer and technician.

Students have the opportunity to rehearse in the Allan Shaw Centre's music and dance studios and perform on the full size stage, for up to 1,250 seated audience members. Our bespoke Black Box Theatre, the home of the Snapshot Youth Theatre Company, offers a more intimate space for smaller scale performances.

Past PMACS students have gone on to study at WAAPA, NIDA, Principal Academy, and SAE Institute and perform on stage at Perth Festival, Perth Fringe Festival and on screen in short and feature films.

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COMMUNITY AT OUR CORE We consider your family to be a part of our School community from the moment you choose Peter Moyes Anglican Community School for your child.

As a parent you are encouraged to be involved in the life of the School. Parents are always welcome on campus for special events and activities, such as our Welcome Sundowner, Art Exhibition, Sporting Carnivals, Mothers & Fathers Day Stalls, Primary School Discos, Wellbeing Days, Carols by Candlelight, Presentation and Award Ceremonies, special services of worship and various School theatrical and music productions.

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We also have an active Parents & Friends Association who warmly welcome parents to volunteer their time to help with events, fundraising, sporting activities, excursions, camps and in classrooms.

Our 'Connect, Learn, Engage' seminar evenings provide parents with the opportunity to discuss important topics of interest with other members of our community. Expert presenters have spoken on the importance of play, cyber safety, protective behaviours, emotional and spiritual intelligence, wellbeing and resilience.

JOINING OUR SCHOOL If you would like to know more about becoming part of the PMACS community, please contact our Enrolments Officer who would be pleased to answer your questions.

Thank you for your interest in our School.

We would love the opportunity to show you around our School to tour our extensive campus.

Bookings can be made on our website.

To enrol your child to attend PMACS please complete the Application Form on our website. A non-refundable fee is payable upon application.

Enrolments Officer: Phone: (08) 9304 5500 Email: enrolments@pmacs.wa.edu.au More information and forms are available at www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au 22 24

Phone (08) 9304 5500 Address Elliston Parade, Mindarie WA 6030 Postal PO Box 240, Quinns Rocks WA 6030

Email admin@pmacs.wa.edu.au Website www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au A school of the Anglican Schools Commission