Parent Handbook FOR YEAR 7 FAMILIES
CONTENTS Principal's Welcome
Page 1
Support Contacts
Page 16
Contacts
Page 2
Heads of House
Page 17
Important Dates
Page 3
Seton Services
Page 18
Communication
Page 4 - 5
SmartRider Accounts
Page 19
Getting started
Page 6
Extra Curricular
Page 20
Mobile phones
Page 8 - 9
Learning Support
Page 21
Devices
Page 10 - 11
Extension Support
Page 22
Uniforms
Page 12 - 14
Extension in Sport
Page 23
Extension in the Arts
Page 24
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Team Seton
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1. Staff & Visitor Parking 2. Mother Seton Centre - Reception & Administration 3. St Mary's Centre - Lecture Theatre 4. Uniform Shop 5. Emmitsburg Wing 6. Ngalla Maya Centre - Student Wellbeing Centre 7. St Joseph's Centre - Education Support Unit
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8. Filicchi Wing 9. St Peter's Wing 10. De Vialar Centre - Performing Arts Theatre 11. St Brendan's Centre - Gymnasium 12. Chapel 13. Bailey Wing
14. Carrol Wing 15. Brother Francis Library 16. Cafeteria 17. Sports Pavilion 18. Maintenance 19. St Elizabeth Seton Statue
PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Seton Catholic College. At Seton, we firmly believe that every interaction matters, and we strive to create an environment that fosters growth, with a particular focus on our College values, Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence. Every staff member at Seton is committed to supporting your child in their academic pursuits, personal development and spiritual growth. As your child embarks on this exciting journey with us, we encourage them to embrace our core values of respect, inclusion, service and excellence, as these will guide them in building strong relationships, making positive contributions and achieving their full potential. We are delighted to have you as part of our Seton family, and we look forward to witnessing your child's success and achievements in the years to come. Chris Wallace Principal Seton Catholic College 1
CONTACTS GENERAL
COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM
General Reception: (08) 9331 9600
Principal: Chris Wallace
Student Reception: (08) 9331 9609
Deputies: Owen Neal (Teaching &
(for student wellbeing matters)
Learning), Jason Edmunds (Wellbeing),
Student Absences: Notify the College of
Mark Pavy (Staffing)
your child's absence directly through the
Deans: Sally Penson (Students), Daniel
SEQTA Engage App.
Forlano (Administration), Grant Watton (Pedagogy), Hayley Reily (Diversity &
CONTACTING STAFF MEMBERS BY EMAIL Email admin@seton.wa.edu.au (and your email will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member) or alternatively contact any staff member by email by using the format first name.last name@cewa.edu.au
FOR ACADEMIC MATTERS First contact is the classroom teacher, then the Head of Learning Area (Religion, Health & PE, Arts, Mathematics, Careers & VET, Science, Language & Communication, Technology, HASS).
FOR PASTORAL MATTERS First contact is the Pastoral Care Teacher, then the Head of House (Delany, Marion, Loyola, MacKillop, McAuley and Ward).
UNIFORM SHOP Tara Uniforms: 9331 9694
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Inclusion) Campus Minister: Kate Raphael Director of Finance & Operations: Peter Farrer-Smith
IMPORTANT DATES An electronic copy of the College calendar is available on SEQTA Engage and SEQTA Learn for both parents and students to access. It is also on our website. The calendar is regularly updated with pupil free days, events and excursions. Please check it often. Proposed Term dates for 2026 are:
TERM DATES FOR 2026 Term 1 2 February – 2 April (new students and Year 12s) 3 February – 2 April (all students) | Holidays: 3 April – 20 April Term 2 20 April - Year 7 - 10 Parent, Teacher, Student Interviews 21 April (students commence) – 3 July | Holidays: 6 July – 19 July Term 3 20 July – 24 September | Holidays: 25 Sept – 12 Oct Term 4 13 October – 11 December ( for Year 7 & 8s) For Public Holidays and Pupil Free Days please see the electronic College calendar and also note that different year groups finish on different days at the end of the year.
IMPORTANT EARLY DATES
IMPORTANT SCHOOL EVENTS
The following dates are important for our
20 February: Seton Swim Carnival
new Year 7 students: 2 Dec 2025: Year 7 Welcome Day 2 - 23 Jan 2026 : Device drop days (see page 10 for info) 30 Jan 2026: IT Collect & Prep Day (see page 10 for info) 2 Feb 2026 : Day 1 for Year 7s 6 Feb 2026 : Year 7 Induction Day 17 Feb 2026 : Set for Seton Evening
23 March: ACC Swim Carnival 6 May: Seton Cross Country 28 May: ACC Cross Country 21 August: Seton Athletics Carnival 15 September: ACC Athletics Carnival 18 September: Seton Day 22 October: Year 12 Graduation 30 October: Br Francis Exhibition 6 November: Year 7 - 11 Awards
20 Feb 2026 : College Swimming Carnival Correct at time of publishing - for more info see Seton's Electronic Calendar (on Website or SEQTA)
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COMMUNICATION SEQTA ENGAGE SEQTA Engage is a powerful online platform designed to enhance communication and engagement between schools and parents. It provides a centralised hub where parents can access important information about their child’s education and stay connected with their school community. Through SEQTA Engage, parents can view their child’s academic progress, attendance records and upcoming assessments. The platform also allows parents to communicate directly with teachers, track homework assignments and receive timely updates and announcements from the school. With its user-friendly interface, SEQTA Engage offers a convenient and transparent way for parents to stay involved in their child’s education, ensuring they have the necessary information to support their child’s learning journey. Each family will be provided with a SEQTA Engage login and password at the start of their child’s commencement to the College.
SEQTA LEARN
OTHER COMMUNICATION
SEQTA Student is a user-friendly online
College Newsletter: Seton’s Newsletter
platform designed to empower students in
comes out every fortnight and is sent to
their educational journey. It provides a
your email.
centralised digital space where students can
College Website: www.seton.wa.edu.au
access and manage their academic
Student Notices: Student Notices are
information, assignments and resources. IMPORTANT EARLY DATES view their timetable.
available on SEQTA Learn and SEQTA Engage and give day to day information
their attendance records. The check following dates are important for our track their academic progress. new Year 7 students:
about what is happening at school.
access course materials.
and Instagram accounts advertise major
submit assignments electronically.
upcoming events and a showcase a
receive feedback from their teachers.
running gallery of day-to-day life at the
ask teachers questions, seek clarification,
College.
Seton’s Social Media: Seton’s Facebook
or discuss any concerns.
Parent, Student, Teacher Interviews: These are conducted once a year at the beginning of Term 2. You will receive a booking link for these interviews prior to the day.
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COMMUNICATION ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
COMMUNICATING
FOR STUDENTS
IMMUNISATION CONSENT
We want to make sure every student is safe
The School-Based Immunisation Program is
and accounted for during the school day. Parents or caregivers must notify the College if their child will be absent, arriving late, or leaving early. When to Notify the College - Any absence or late arrival: Please contact the College by 8:30am. - Leaving early: Inform the College in advance if your child needs to leave before the school day ends. How to Notify Us Notify the College of your child's absence directly through the SEQTA Engage App.
run by the Government of WA Department of Health and provides free vaccines to protect students against serious diseases, including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and human papillomavirus (HPV) and Meningococcal (Year 10). All parents / caregivers are asked to provide consent/or not, by scanning the QR code or by clicking HERE. Seton's Year 7 Immunisation dates are as follows: Wednesday, 1 July 2026; catch-up Thursday 2 July.
If the College hasn’t been notified of your child’s absence by 9am, parents or
For more information on
caregivers will receive an SMS message. We
vaccine safety, please visit
ask that you respond to this message within
scan the QR Code or click
30 minutes via SMS or email to confirm
HERE.
your child’s absence. If we don’t receive a
IMPORTANT EARLY DATES response within this time, the College is
required to follow up through other steps to ensure your child’s and well-being. The following dates aresafety important for our new Year 7 students: For more detailed information, please refer to our full Attendance Guidelines and Procedures. Each family will be provided with a SEQTA Engage login and password at the start of their child’s commencement to the College.
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GETTING STARTED LOCKERS
LOCKS
Your child’s locker is a significant
Locks are distributed on Orientation Day.
responsibility that helps them develop good
Students will have time to practice with their
organisational skills. To ensure they make the
locks with their Peer Support Leaders and
most of this space, it’s important to establish
Pastoral Care teachers. Peer Support leaders
certain guidelines.
will also be available in the Year 7 locker area early in Term 1 to help students having
Make sure they always have a lock on
difficulties.
their locker. Advise them never tell anyone their locker
In Term 1, Year 7s finish classes 5 minutes
combination.
early in to allow them extra organisation time.
Teach them to label all textbooks clearly with their name.
Standard instructions for opening a lock:
Remind them to always lock their
1. Turn right 3 times. Stop at 1st digit.
valuables away (phone and wallet)
2. Turn left one full turn passing 1st number
Encourage them to only visit their locker
and stop at 2nd digit.
four times a day (before school, recess,
3. Turn right and stop at 3rd digit.
lunch and after school).
4. Pull shackle.
BOOKLISTS The College operates a one-to-one device program. Oxford provide us with an ebook (digital access) which will be distributed to students on their device during the device set up period (more information on Page 10). Year 7 parents do not need to order books. All students will also have access to Education Perfect for all courses. Please note: The Year 7 Booklist for 2026 will be emailed to you towards the end of Term 4.
SCHOOL DAY The first bell goes at 8.35am every morning, with Pastoral Care Time starting at 8.40am. Recess 10.45am - 11.10am | Wednesday: 10.35am - 11am Lunch 1.05am - 1.40pm | Wednesday: 1.10pm - 1.45pm End of day: 3.20pm
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MOBILE PHONES MOBILE PHONES ON CAMPUS
The start of highschool is a
The College promotes responsible and
boundaries. Scan the QR
courteous mobile phone use with the following guidelines: Students must secure phones in their lockers during the day. Mobile phone use is prohibited during school hours. Parents are to only contact students before or after school, with emergency contact facilitated by the Ngalla Maya Centre.
great time to reset/ reinforce Code, or click HERE to access and explore how you can help your child develop balanced, mindful habits with their devices. Benefits: stay in touch with family and friends, stay connected, no social media, no cameras or photo taking, a good stepping stone to a smartphone, less addictive.
Students are required to seek permission from Ngalla Maya Centre for urgent calls during the school day; noncompliance may result in device confiscation per the College's Behaviour Management Procedures.
EMPOWERING BALANCED TECH USE: THE RESET PLEDGE Seton has become aware of a growing number of parents / caregivers who are looking for a controlled introduction to communication technology without the distractions of social media or cameras. In support of families and the new social media law, aiming to set healthier boundaries around mobile device use, Seton has developed The Reset Pledge. This document offers practical options for families, such as Smart Watches, “Dumb” Phones, or controlled Smart Phones.
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CYBER SAFETY Pastoral Care staff at Seton frequently recommend the Beacon App for parents and caregivers who want to build digital skills so they can confidently navigate their children’s use of digital technology in a positive way and minimise potential harm associated with being online. For more information scan the QR Code or visit the Beacon Telethon Kids website.
TO PHONE, OR NOT TO PHONE? SHOULD I GET MY CHILD A PHONE? Many families consider a phone for reasons like: Staying in contact with their child Letting their child contact them Providing some independence Tracking their child’s location Most common reason - Fear of their child being left out — “Everyone else has one!”
THE SETON PERSPECTIVE: DELAY. DELAY. DELAY. We strongly encourage future Seton families to delay giving their child a phone. Once they enter high school, habits are hard to reverse
WHAT WE’RE SEEING IN YEAR 7
50%
50% of Year 7 students at Seton still don’t have a phone. This shows you’re not alone if you delay — and your child won’t be either
WHEN YOU DO DECIDE TO GIVE A PHONE Take control from the start: Do not allow banned social media Use Screen Time controls Set limits on apps, contacts, and screen time Monitor usage regularly Reset boundaries if problems arise
SMARTPHONE ALTERNATIVES Consider: Dumb phones – basic calling and texting only Smartwatches – limited functions but often include GPS and calling No access to video streaming or social media — a great middle ground Gives freedom without full exposure to the digital world
SET YOUR CHILD UP FOR HEALTHY HABITS Delay smartphone access as long as possible Stay involved and guide your child’s digital journey Be clear: Boundaries are a form of love
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DEVICES Seton Catholic College operates a one-to-
thinking about devices for your child
one bring your own device (BYOD) system.
sooner rather than later to ensure that a
All students are required to provide their
suitable device can be acquired before the
own Windows device for use in class.
start of the school year. Details on device
To ensure your child’s device is ready to
requirements and
go from day one, please follow these steps:
specifications can be
1. Drop off the device at our ICT Hub
scanning the QR Code.
found HERE or by
from 9am–3pm, Monday 1 December to Friday 23 January. Tagging and sign-in take only a couple of minutes. Please note that devices dropped off after 23 January may not be ready for use on the first day of school, and even if you drop the device off early in December, all devices will still be returned on 30 January. 2. Attend the IT Collect and Prep session on Friday 30 January at 9am, 2pm, or 6pm, where devices will be returned fully set up. A short IT presentation and textbook bundle distribution will follow. Check your email for a booking link. As with the past couple of years, due to a range of global supply shortages, there are likely to be increased wait times for devices over the Christmas and New Year period. While the situation is significantly better than recent years, we still recommend
Please note in particular that devices should be Windows, touch screen devices and students should also have a digital stylus. Apple laptops running MacOS, iPads and Google Chromebooks are not supported. At the bottom of the ICT@Seton page you will also find a link to the HP Seton BYOD portal (Seton Catholic College | HP BYOD Program) and our JB HiFi purchase portal (Seton Catholic College | JB HiFi BYOD Portal). It is not compulsory to purchase through these links, but the portals do provide access to discounted device bundles that we have researched and recommend. Our minimum recommendations are for Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processors. This will be sufficient for the majority of lower schoolwork however, this device will find multimedia-based activities (photo and video editing, etc.) more difficult and worth higher specifications. Please factor this into your decision making.
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DEVICES We also feel it is worth reinforcing the importance of warranty and accidental damage coverage. We have a fair bit of experience with hardware issues and damage on student devices, and in our experience the cost of extended / accidental warranties have more than paid for themselves. A screen repair alone has the potential to cost more than the device, so we definitely recommend considering this option. Note with recent regulation changes you may need to purchase these warranties 4 days after the purchase of the device. If you have any other questions or concerns about student devices, please contact the IT team via email helpdesk@seton.wa.edu.au or by calling between 8am and 4pm on 08 9331 9615.
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UNIFORMS UNIFORM SHOP The Uniform Shop stocks the full range of winter and summer uniforms. Students are expected to wear the correct and complete uniform travelling to and from school, during attendance at school, for physical education activities and when representing the College.
physical education activities and when representing the College. All students must arrive at Morning PCG in their full College Uniform, except those with a College sport activity before school, or during Periods 1 or 2. These students may wear their Sports Uniform for the entire day.
It is expected that our students will take pride in their personal appearance and be supported in this by their parents to ensure that uniforms are complete, clean, tidy, in good condition and fit well. Each student will thus be a credit to themselves,
Students will only have to get changed once in a day. Students who have PE / Dance Periods 3 or 4 will get changed at recess into their sports uniform and then may wear their sports uniform all
their family and the College.
day. Students who have PE / Dance
YEAR 7 PRIORITY FITTINGS
sports uniform at lunchtime and then be
Time is set aside in Term 4 for Year 7 families to visit the Uniform Shop to fit and buy uniforms. A uniform fitting booking has been emailed to you. Uniform Shop Hours for term time and holidays are advertised on our website, as are uniform requirements, expectations and a price list.
Periods 5 or 6 will get changed into their allowed to leave the College at the end of the school day in their sports uniform.
UNIFORM STANDARDS Summer dresses and winter skirts should not be shorter than 3cm above the top of the knee. All top buttons must be done-up on the blouse/shirt. If new style
Please scan the QR code, or click HERE, to visit the Uniform page on our website.
untucked shirts are deemed too long, students will be asked to tuck them in. Shorts and trousers must be of the correct size and worn around the
UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
waist.
Students are expected to wear the correct
of the shirt should be done up.
and complete uniform travelling to and
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from school, attending school, for
When wearing a tie, the top button
UNIFORMS In winter, blazers must be worn to
Extremes of colour and style are not
school, to assemblies, to guest
acceptable, students should err on the
speakers and on excursions.
side of conservative. Fad hair styles
In summer, formal summer uniform is
such as tracks, undercuts, streaked,
to be worn when representing the
bleached, spiked, mullet, horsies etc.
College.
are not suitable for school.
The College jumper may be worn in
Hair should not be inappropriately
summer or winter.
short or shaven - haircuts with No.1
The College jumper may not be worn
blades are not acceptable.
as part of the sports uniform.
Students must be clean-shaven. Those
The tracksuit top may be worn only as
not meeting requirements may be
part of the sports uniform (not part of
asked to shave at school.
the formal summer or winter uniform)
Students whose hair is unacceptable,
Socks are to be worn with the stripes
due either to colour or cut, will be
showing (where applicable) and easily
required to amend immediately.
visible above the shoe line. Hats should be worn only during outside activities. Only a College approved hat is acceptable.
HAIR Hair must be off the face at all times. Hair that is long enough to be tied back will be required to be tied back (no top knots – tied back, not up) using only white, red or black ribbons, combs or bands. Hairstyles are to be neat, clean and appropriate to a College uniform.
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UNIFORMS SHOES Formal - Plain black polished leather lace-up shoes (no boots, high heels or runner style shoes). See image below. Please note these are not sold at the Uniform Shop. Sport - Lace Up Sport Shoes (not canvas or skate)
GENERAL The only items of jewellery permitted are: A wrist watch A maximum of one plain metal (not stones or decorative) sleeper or stud per ear only. Other piercings, such as nose, eyebrow, facial etc are not acceptable. Official school badges A medi-alert bracelet (if required) A small plain item of Christian religious significance may be worn around the neck on a fine (not coarse) chain. Make-up is not to be worn. Nail varnish and lip-gloss must be clear and not discernible. Fake eye lashes are not acceptable, nor are visible tattoos. Parents and staff are expected to monitor and maintain the College uniform and to expect high standards of personal presentation.
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TEAM SETON EVERY INTERACTION MATTERS
to empower and support families. This
Seton's philosophy underscores the
highlighting shared experiences and
importance of your active involvement in
challenges, and provide an avenue for the
your child's education. We not only
College to provide guidance and advice
encourage but also rely on your continued
where it is needed.
initiative aims to reassure parents by
support throughout their academic journey towards graduation. Your partnership is integral to providing the best education for your child, and we are committed to making parent involvement a cornerstone of our educational culture. We look forward to seeing you actively engaged in various aspects of our community over the coming years.
PARENTS & FRIENDS The Parents & Friends (P&F) association hold one meeting per term, focusing on major events such as the Year 7 Welcome Night, Father's Day Breakfast, and Mother's Day Afternoon Tea. Additionally, the P&F has a dedicated Facebook group for the exchange of second-hand uniforms,
TEAM SETON | SAFE, HAPPY, BELONG
providing a convenient platform for parents to buy and sell uniform items. The association does not engage in fundraising activities.
Seton embraces the collaborative Team Seton philosophy, fostering a partnership among parents, students and staff. A pivotal component is the Team Seton Community Agreement, where parents contribute to an anonymous survey, sharing family standards on pertinent issues for Year 7 students. These encompass areas such as phone usage, social media, parties, supervision, device policies, sleep and bedtime routines. The survey results are then disseminated to the parent community, forming a set of agreed-upon guidelines. While these guidelines are not enforced by the school, they serve as a valuable resource
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SUPPORT CONTACTS STUDENT WELLBEING Wellbeing Social Behavioural
Academic Engagement
Pastoral Care Teacher
Subject Teacher
Head of House
Head of Learning Area
Dean of Students
Dean of Pedagogy
Deputy of Wellbeing
Deputy of Teaching & Learning
Principal
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Psychologist | Counsellors Referred by Head of House
Dean of Diversity & Inclusion Excellence & Support Programs
Head of Careers & Vet Career Pathway & Subject Selection
School Nurse Medical Attention
Campus Minister Spiritual & Holistic Programs
Indigenous Liaison Officer Cultural Understanding & Support
SETON’S HOUSE STRUCTURE
HEAD OF HOUSE | Josh Galea
HEAD OF HOUSE | Honor Huxley
ACTING HEAD OF HOUSE | Matt Thompson
HEAD OF HOUSE | Mat Davis
HEAD OF HOUSE | Daniel Forlano
HEAD OF HOUSE | Josh Marangon
Students are encouraged to participate throughout the year and earn points for their Houses in an attempt to capture one of the five Cups: the Academic Cup, Arts Cup, Ministry Cup, Sports Cup, and the Overall House Champion DEAN OF STUDENTS | Sally Penson
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SETON SERVICES CAFETERIA The Meremy Maya cafe offers a varied and regularly rotating menu featuring delicious and balanced meals for students. The menu, available on Student Notices, includes options for breakfast, recess and lunch.
SETON’S PRIVATE BUS SERVICE Seton’s three private buses services run to Melville, Cockburn and Coogee. Seton Catholic College has partnered with Rollcall, a feature rich app that allows users the ability to view and track their child’s bus in real time and see the status of their children including the time they scanned on and off the bus. The app also allows parents and caregivers to manage bus changes, payments, set alerts (like scan on and off notifications) and more. If you are utilising the private bus service you will need to download the Rollcall app to make payments. Instructions on how to utilise Seton's Private Bus will be emailed to you in the weeks prior to your child starting at Seton. To view Seton's Private Bus Service routes / timetable please scan the QR Code or click HERE.
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Please note Seton does not offer online ordering. Our Cafeteria has 'grab and go' service with all food and beverages paid for via Flexischools or by EFTPOS. The Meremy Maya Café is a nut free facility; for students with food allergies, we encourage parents to contact our Cafe Manager to discuss their individual needs.
SMARTRIDER ACCOUNTS SMARTRIDER CARDS
TRANSPERTH BUSES & TRAINS
The College issues students with a
Transperth provide public
SmartRider card on the first day of Year 7.
transport services for the
If your child loses their SmartRider card, a
Perth metro area. For more
new one can be ordered via SEQTA
information about using
Engage. Please note that there is a $5
SmartRider Cards on Transperth services,
replacement cost involved. Parents can load funds onto their child’s SmartRider for: 1. Payments at the Cafeteria (FlexiSchools Account) 2. Payments for Seton’s Private after and before school bus service (RollCall Account) 3. Payments for Transperth facilities (Transperth Account) Please Note: All funds are independent of each other and operate separately. Funds need to be loaded into each separate account in order to use each separate service.
ROLLCALL FOR SETON’S PRIVATE BUS SERVICE
or if you have questions or need assistance with the Transperth buses or trains please contact Transperth on 13 62 13 or visit their website. They also have a helpful resource for parents of first time users which can be found HERE.
CAFETERIA Through the Flexischools App students can use their SmartRiders to purchase food and beverages from the Cafeteria. The app allows families to top up payment balances and also assign spending limits per day on the card. Prior to the start of Term 1 you will receive an email instructing you how to
Using the Rollcall App, students are able to
set up this service.
use their SmartRider card (issued by the College) to tag on and off Seton’s private
If you have require
bus.The App allows families, who would like
assistance with your
their child to use the private bus service, to
Flexischools account,
add funds to the card and track their child’s
please click HERE or scan
bus for arrival and departure times.
the QR Code.
Before Term 1 starts you will receive an
Any further questions about SmartRider
email explaining how to set up a RollCall
Accounts can be addressed via email to:
Account.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES We encourage students to get involved in extra curricular activities to give them a chance to meet a wide variety of new
to team selection for the ACC Competition.
friends.
CLUBS
MUSIC
Several clubs run at lunchtime and after
Private one-on-one tuition is offered across instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium/tuba, nylon string guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, voice, piano and drums & percussion. Please scan the QR code, or click HERE to complete the form to enrol in this program. The Seton Band Scholarship Program offers students an exciting opportunity to learn a new instrument through group lessons, free of charge. Parents are responsible for the instrument hire cost. We have 20 scholarships available for the following instruments: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, and euphonium. Students participate in trial lessons early next year to identify the most suitable instrument for each student. Applications are open now and can be submitted by scanning the QR code or by clicking HERE.
SPORT Year 7 students have the opportunity to get involved early in Term 1 in extra curricular sport. SASj summer sport is on offer, the
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Term 1 College Swim Carnival will also lead
school in the Learning Hub and around the College. Examples of clubs that run frequently are the Chess Club, Creative Club, Dungeon and Dragons Club, VR Club, Warhammer Club, Robotics Club, Art Club, Media Club and Lego Club. The details for these clubs will be published in Student Notices.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Library offers before and after school tutoring (free of charge) in the core subjects. The schedule for these session will be published in the newsletter early in Term 1.
LEARNING SUPPORT FAQS Is there support offered at Seton to students who have difficulty learning?
Does Seton cater for students with a diagnosis of specific learning disorders (such as dyslexia or dysgraohia)?
Yes, Seton has may structures in place to support student learning. Seton has a Learning Support Coordinator who oversees the learning of these students and can put plans or support mechanisms in place.
Students with a diagnosis will be placed on a Curriculum Access Plan (CAP) and all teachers will be made aware of their needs. Plans will be in accordance with School Curriculum and Standards (SCSA) guidelines and will ensure students have the ability to access the curriculum.
Are there support classes for students who struggle with their learning?
Seton has Foundation classes from Years 7-12 in English and Mathematics. Foundation classes are programmed to fill in the gaps in student’s knowledge and operate with smaller class sizes. The curriculum is modified to suit students that need more support with their learning. Classes operate at a slower, more targeted pace.
Do I need to provide the documentation of my child’s diagnosis?
Yes, all diagnosis documentation must be sent to the College so an accurate Curriculum Access Plan can be created.
Does my child need to have a diagnosis to receive help?
Students will be appropriately supported following discussions with the Learning Support Coordinator.
My child has a diagnosis of a specific learning disorder but is very intelligent, do they need to be in a Foundation class?
No, we will create a Curriculum Access Plan and they will be able to attend General classes but still receive the support they require to access the curriculum.
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EXTENSION SUPPORT FAQS
Does Seton have a Gifted and Talented program?
How does Seton identify students for its Excellence and Creativity program?
How might participation in the Excellence and Creativity program look for my child?
What would the classroom journey look like for an academically gifted child?
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Yes, we call it the Excellence and Creativity program. We call it this as we believe there are many ways students can display excellence and their creative talents. When looking for students who display this excellence or creativity, we use these definitions: ‘Giftedness refers to the possession of natural abilities or aptitudes at levels significantly beyond what might be expected for one’s age, in any domain of human ability (Gagne, 2003). Talented refers to achievement or performance at a level significantly beyond what might be expected at a given age (Gagne, 2003). We also believe that along with natural ability our students must apply effort and display the correct response to failure (which is to keep trying). Academic excellence is identified via standardised testing (NAPLAN, MYAT, Bebras), academic reports and via teacher observations. Other evidence would be used from sporting areas or the Arts, such as participation in external teams and groups at a high level or external nomination.
The Excellence and Creativity Program at Seton Catholic College aims to provide academically and creatively talented students the opportunity to maximise their true potential through a range of in-class and extra-curricular activities. These activities cover all areas of school life from academic accelerated streaming to competitions, to after and during school clubs.
Once identified such students have access to the accelerated stream in core classes (English, Maths, Science and HASS). In Year 9 the top 40 academic students are invited into the Prosper Program which runs each Wednesday for 8 weeks in Term 3 and 4. In Year 10 these students then move into the ATAR Ready stream which run across 4 core classes and covers the Year 10 curriculum at an accelerated pace, but also includes important ATAR skills and readies the students for ATAR in upper school. These students also have access to middle school electives such as STEM and Accelerated Project Based Learning designed to give them access to projects which tap into their passion.
· ACC Basketball Championship
· Advanced sport elective
· ACC Athletics Team
· ACC Swimming Team
Extension in Sport
· ACC Cross Country Team
· SSWA Triathlon
· Year 7-10 ACC AFL Carnivals
· WAFC AFL after school Media Club competitions
· SASJ Summer and Winter competitionsVolleyball, Cricket, Basketball, Touch, Netball, Soccer
· Year 10 & Year 11 · SSWA Touch Carnival Productions
· ACC Soccer Championship
· Fitness Club
· ACC Netball Championship
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· Music Concerts and Performances
· Visual Art Workshops and artist incursions
· Whole school musical every two years
· Dance Troupes - Junior, Senior and Catholic Performing Arts
Extension in the Arts
· Participation in Dance Showcase
· Opportunity to exhibit work in Brother Francis Exhibition (Visual Art and Media)
Music Lessons
· Participation in the Media Club Arts Catholic Performing Festival
· Seton Band Scholarship Program in Year 7 Music
· Opportunities to enter work in external exhibitions (Visual Art and Media)
· Extension Course · Year 10Dance & Year 11 inProductions Years 7 & 8
· Interhouse Drama Competition
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