2024 Back to School Information Booklet

Welcome to St Michael’s College

The St Michael’s College community is comprised of a diverse range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds, all aspiring to a common purpose - for young people to flourish and be the best they can be.

Our staff, students and families continue to work together to create an inclusive and respectful community where each individual is known, valued and cared for. This relational environment is essential for each person to feel confident to explore their curiosities, likes and interests, to flourish and fully realise their potential.

My hope for 2024 is that each individual can be fully engaged in College life and a positive learning culture that is authentic, challenging and supportive, no matter who you are, where you come from or what you aspire to.

This booklet is subject to change and will be regularly updated on the College website and SEQTA.

Tony Daley Principal

Who we are

Our Purpose

St Michael’s College is dedicated to a whole of College approach to facilitate our Catholic and Lasallian educational experience. Our strong heritage is based on the principles of 300 years of Lasallian Education, guided by the De La Salle Brothers and our Founder’s teachings.

A member of the global Lasallian family, St Michael’s College is committed to create a welcoming, inclusive Lasallian community, aligned with strategic commitment to optimise student experiences and outcomes.

Our commitment is to provide opportunities that will prepare students to be compassionate and enthusiastic participants in society who prioritise service to others, especially the marginalised and those in need. Guided by Lasallian teachings, enriched by contemporary educational theory and practices, students, staff and families are empowered to flourish and find success.

Mission and Vision

St Michael’s College is a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition which is committed to the human and Christian education of the young, especially the poor*, through Community, Challenge, Choice.

Community

We are an inclusive and respectful community where each individual is known, valued and cared for, enabling them to feel confident to explore their curiosities, flourish and fully realise their potential.

Challenge

Individual growth is achieved through engagement, opportunity and recognition, underpinned by a positive learning culture that is authentic, challenging and supportive.

Choice

Through a quality Lasallian education, inspired by the Gospel and a concern for social justice, students are empowered to better choose who they become as people, learners and leaders in the world.

* The Lasallian school calls its members to an awareness of the poor and victims of injustice, and respond to their needs through programs of community service, advocacy and justice education.

History St Michael the Archangel

The origins of Lasallian education date back to 17th century French priest St John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian schools (De La Salle Brothers).

St John Baptist de La Salle was born in Rheims in 1651 to wealthy parents. A highly educated person, St John was preparing for his ordination into the priesthood in 1678 when he was inspired to become a teacher after a meeting with a lay teacher. Responding to the needs of impoverished boys, he established schools which were accessible to all, especially to the socially and economically deprived.

In 1719 St John Baptist de La Salle died, but his philosophy continued to grow and expand. His idea of providing education for young people that reflects the values of Jesus Christ inspired a tradition which now spans across 80 countries. St John Baptist de La Salle was canonised in 1900, and in 1950 Pope Pius XII named him Patron of Teachers.

The first Lasallian school in Australia opened by the Brothers in 1906 and was located in Armidale, New South Wales.

In 1954, St Michael’s College, Beverley was founded to cater for the growing population in the western suburbs of Adelaide. With an enrolment of 29 students on that first day, St Michael’s College today boasts an enrolment of over 1950 students. The College will be fully co-educational in 2027.

St Michael was the great champion of God when the first creatures rebelled against their Creator. God called upon the angels who had chosen Michael to throw Lucifer and his companions out of heaven down into darkness. The archangel who led the army of the faithful angels cried out a mighty war cry:

Mi (who) Ka (is like) El (God)! Who is like God!

‘Who is like God’ is reflected on the College crest in Latin “Quis et Deus”.

The Crest

This war cry became the archangel’s name Michael. Quis ut deus: Latin for ‘who is like God’.

Glorious Cross: symbol of salvation and resurrection.

Laurel leaves: symbol of reward and achievement.

Shield: symbol of strength, faith and fortitude.

Star of Bethlehem: symbol of the sign of faith.

Contact Information

Secondary Campus

15 Mitton Avenue

Henley Beach SA 5022

Email smc@smc.sa.edu.au

Telephone (08) 8356 5966

Primary Campus

78 East Avenue Beverley SA 5009

Email smcprimary@smc.sa.edu.au

Telephone (08) 8346 6548

Website

www.smc.sa.edu.au

Absentee/Late Arrival

When sending a text or leaving a message on the Absentee voicemail, please include your child’s: first and last name, class/year level, and date/time of absence/late arrival.

Primary (08) 8150 2397

Secondary (08) 8150 2323

SMS 0417 596 611

Texts must be sent before 9:30 am on the day of absence.

Refer to page 15 for further information.

Second Hand Uniforms

Sustainable School Shop: www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au

Refer to page 18 for further information.

Dobsons Uniform Shop

Gate 4, Lawrie Street Henley Beach SA 5022

Email smc@dobsons.com.au

Telephone (08) 8150 2306

Online Shop

https://dobsons.com.au/schools/st-michaelscollege-adelaide/

Social Media

SMCAdelaide

@stmichaelscollege

au.linkedin.com/school/st-michael's-college/

2024 School/Term Dates and Administration Office Hours

Return to School Dates

Year 7 only

New students in Years 8 to 12 only (in person at the College)

All year levels 7 to 12

Term Dates

Term 1

Term 2

29 January

29 April

Term 3 Monday 22 July

Monday 29 January (full day)

Monday 29 January - 9:00 am to 11:00 am (see *footnote)

Tuesday 30 January

Friday 12 April

Friday 5 July

Friday 27 September

Term 4 Monday 14 October Wednesday 4 December

Administration Office - January 2024

Monday 15 January - Friday 19 January

Monday 22 January

Tuesday 23 January

Wednesday 24 January

Thursday 25 January

Friday 26 January

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

- Australia Day Public Holiday

*New students in Years 8 to 12 to collect laptop, attend a SEQTA induction, and meet Year Level Directors. Students to attend in their summer uniform for ID photos to be taken on the day.

Meet at Mary MacKillop Centre, enter via Mitton Avenue, Henley Beach.

Key Dates

Monday 29 January

• Year 7 only

Meet at Turon Courtyard.

Full day in Pastoral Care (PC) groups. Students to be in summer uniform.

• Students in Years 8 to 12 who are new to the College:

To attend the College from 9:00 am to 11:00 am for induction, meet Year Level Directors, and have ID photos taken.

Students to be in summer uniform. Meet at Mary MacKillop Centre.

Tuesday 30 January

All year levels at College

• Year 7: Turon Courtyard

• Year 8: Outside MacKillop Centre

• Year 9: Kaurna Courtyard

• Year 10: LaSalle Courtyard

• Year 11: Benilde Courtyard

• Year 12: LEC Courtyard

Wednesday 31 January onwards

Normal timetabled lessons for all year levels.

College Immersion Trips

To assist interested families with forward planning please see information below:

• Vietnam: Term 3, 2024 holidays (further information to follow)

• France: April 2025 (further information to follow)

• Vietnam: Term 3, 2026 holidays

• Italy/Germany: April 2027

• France: April 2028

Immersion trips are generally for Year 10 and 11 students. However, this is subject to change.

Secondary Campus Map

Notes:

• Extended Pastoral Care occurs each Wednesday from 8:45 - 9:40 am.

• Students arriving at the College after 9:00 am must sign-in at the Administration Office.

Finish times for Year 11 and 12:

• Year 11

Monday at 1:25 pm (after Lesson 6)

Friday at 2:50 pm (after Lesson 7)

• Year 12

Monday and Friday at 1:25 pm (after Lesson 6)

Secondary Campus: Leadership Staff and Pastoral Leaders

Secondary Leadership

Principal

Deputy Principal Learning and Achievement

Deputy Principal Pastoral and Head of Secondary

Deputy Principal Staff and Strategy

Business Manager

Director of Senior School (10-12)

Director of Middle School (7-9)

Director of Mission

Director of Curriculum and Assessment

Director of Administration

Pastoral Leaders

Year Level Directors

Year 7 Mr Daniel Jones

Year 8 Mr Paul Flaherty

Year 9 Mr Brent Parfrey

Year 10 Mr Aldo Calo

Year 11 Mrs Joanne Howat

Year 12 Mr Mark Labrosciano

Mr Tony Daley

Ms Bron Kemp

Mr Matthew Williams

Ms Amanda Price

Mr Dominic LoBasso

Mr Sam Kitschke

Ms Sally Nicholson

Mr Robert Dempsey

Mr Gavin O’Reilly

Mr Nat Hardy

Assistant Year Level Directors

Ms Sally Whelan

Mr Tom Dittmar

Ms Chloe Harby and Ms Jesicca Tonarelli

Mr Thomas Simpson

Mr Dominic Ascoli

Ms Elli Nicola

Secondary Campus: Leaders of Learning

Leaders of Learning

Business

Design & Technologies

Digital Technologies

English

Middle School English/HASS

Health & Physical Education

History

Humanities

Library

Mathematics

Middle School Math/Science

Music

Religious Education

Research Project and PLP

Science

STEM

Visual Arts

Mr Hamish Redden

Mr Greg Cloy

Mrs Maria Cardillo

Mrs Jane Sykes

Ms Rhiannon O’Hara

Mr Ned Heath

Ms Stacey Moros

Ms Catherine Pearce

Mrs Maria Pepe-Micholos

Mr Leigh McGregor

Mr Jacob Hanley

Mr James Musci

Mr Dominic Smith

Mr Lachlan Chatterton

Mr Jack Alberton

Mr Thomas Crouch

Mrs Nicolle LeRay-Warren

Secondary Campus: Learning Coordinators,

Coordinators and Counsellors

Learning Coordinators and Coordinators

Pedagogy Coach

Transition and Engagement Officer

Director of Music

Dance

Drama

Italian

Drama Extra-curricular and Events Coordinator

Head of Inclusive Education

Stretch and Flex Coordinator

SACE Coordinator

Indigenous Education Coordinator

VET Coordinator

Co-curricular Coordinator

Co-curricular Officer (Girls)

Ms Ady Webb

Ms Emma Kearney

Mr Tim Donovan

Ms Dani Caputo

Ms Danii Zappia

Ms Olivia Andreula

Ms Emily Burns

Mr Michael Balic

Ms Bridget Kearins

Mr Matthew Anderson

Mr Andrew Spencer

Ms Leanne DeYoung

TBA

Ms Ebony Minagall

Student Services

Student Counsellors

Career Counsellors

Pastoral Support Worker

Ms Tasha Palumbo

Mrs Ida-Marie Bevan

Mr Jack Rau

Mr Anthony Vizaniaris

Ms Rose Coorey

Mr Rocco Schirripa

Sr Nithya

Parent Information

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care is structured in year level groups. Each class has a Pastoral Teacher responsible for the wellbeing of each student on a day to day basis. In addition, each year level has a Director and an Assistant Year Level Director responsible for the overall coordination of pastoral care and wellbeing.

Pastoral classes in Years 7 to 9 are gender-based.

Stationery Packs

The “Back to School 2024” stationery packs are managed by Lighthouse Books.

• Student subject information will be forwarded to families so that stationery items can be ordered online.

• Families of Secondary students will receive subject information early December 2023 after which stationery orders can be placed.

• Please order all stationery at www.lighthousebooks.com.au

• Lighthouse Books will handle all stationery enquiries, invoicing and delivery.

Kindly note the key dates:

• Online ordering commences:

Monday 20 November 2023

• All orders placed on 15 December 2023 and until 28 February 2024 will incur a late fee of $12.95.

• This does not include new enrolments after 1 January 2024.

Lighthouse Books Contact Details

Booklist enquires: booklist@lighthousebooks.com.au

Phone: (08) 8340 2356

Address: 116 Grange Road, Allenby Gardens SA

Delivery of Stationery Packs

(after payment)

Stationery Packs will be delivered to nominated addresses from late December 2023 and into January 2024.

Text Book Loan Scheme

At the St Michael’s College secondary campus, students are provided with subscriptions for digital access to most learning resources. Students can access these resources by clicking on an icon on their SEQTA welcome screen. However, where digital access to learning resources is not available or suitable, a Textbook Loan Scheme operates, where these resources are loaned to the students through the campus Library.

In this Loan Scheme:

• The books remain the property of St Michael’s College.

• Students are responsible for their upkeep. They are not to be written in and must be returned in good condition.

• Parents/Guardians will be billed for books not returned or those returned in an unacceptable condition.

• Any textbooks/resources loaned in 2023 must be returned as a matter of urgency.

• Textbooks required for 2024 will be distributed either in their Pastoral Care class when they return to school or during their subject learning program.

Parent Information (Continued)

Student Absence/Late Arrival

24-Hour Student Absentee Line and

SMS:

Primary (08) 8150 2397

Secondary (08) 8150 2323

SMS 0417 596 611

If a student will be absent or late, parents/ caregivers are requested to contact the College via the designated absentee lines or SMS by 9:30 am. Please include the child’s first and last name, and class/year level in your message.

Absences reported by students or via email are not accepted.

With consideration for student welfare, parents/ caregivers will be contacted via a text message if a student is absent and there has been no parent contact.

Extended Absence

Parents/Caregivers must advise the Year Level Director well in advance of extended absences from school e.g., family holidays or medical procedures.

Late Arrival

Students arriving at school after 9:00 am, must report to the Administration Office. Parents/Caregivers are requested to advise the College via note or phone call.

If a student is marked absent by the Pastoral Teacher and has not signed in at the Administration Office, a text message will be sent to the parents/caregivers about their absence.

College Website

The St Michael’s College website contains information on various topics including:

• Bus and Train Information

• Canteen Services

• College Maps

• Curriculum Handbooks

• Integrated Learning Technology Program

• Key Policies

The Star - Weekly College Newsletter

The Star contains up to date College information and events and is emailed to parents weekly. The Star is available via the College website.

• The Star Newsletter

Canteen ServicesRory’s School Lunches

The St Michael’s College canteen is run by Rory’s School Lunches and will be operational from Monday 29 January 2024.

Rory’s is an Adelaide-based catering and canteen management company that delivers healthy and nutritious food that is prepared fresh.

• With the Qkr! App, orders can be placed up to two weeks in advance until 8:30 am on the day the order is required. Please visit Rory’s Online Canteen for instructions on how to download the app and order.

• Secondary students can choose from café style rotating food range at recess and lunch. EFTPOS and cash facilities are available.

SEQTA - Learning and Management System Consent2Go

SEQTA is a collaborative teaching and learning system that connects teachers, students, and parents/caregivers. To find out more, please go to: https://seqta.com.au/

SEQTA Learn: Students

All students at St Michael’s College access SEQTA via their student portal which is called “SEQTA Learn” using their username and password. All students must access the site through this link: https://sta.smc.sa.edu.au/

SEQTA Engage: Parents/Caregivers

All parents/caregivers are strongly encouraged to access ‘SEQTA Engage’ to keep up to date with their child’s work, academic progress, assignments and pastoral. This system also allows parents to access school reports, and read the daily notices in a similar interface to students.

New families will receive a unique link to access SEQTA Engage at the beginning of the school term.

Parents are encouraged to download the SEQTA Engage app on their Apple or Android device:

1. Search for SEQTA Engage in the appropriate ‘store’ on your device.

2. Enter details manually including pta.smc. sa.edu.au in the “SCHOOL WEBSITE” field.

3. Log in with your SEQTA username and password.

Please email SEQTA@smc.sa.edu.au if you need assistance.

SEQTA Engage and SEQTA Learn also houses Middle School (Year 7 and 8) and Senior School (Years 9 - 12) handbooks, containing information relevant to the different year levels.

St Michael’s College uses Consent2Go, to record parents/caregiver’s contact details, student medical information, and media permissions. Consent2Go also manages the excursion processes, including informing parents and obtaining parental permissions for these events.

Contact details and student medical information can be updated through the system by parents/ caregivers as required. The accuracy and currency of the information is important and essential to care for your child. Please note that all information is stored in accordance with the Australian privacy requirements.

Parents/caregivers who do not have an email address or internet access, should advise the College to be added to the Consent2Go paper process.

Parents/Caregivers using a free web based email service such as Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo, must add smc@smc.sa.edu.au to their contacts to ensure emails are accepted into your email inbox and not the junk or promotional folders.

Hotmail - Add to People

Gmail - Add to Contacts

Yahoo - Add to Contacts

If an email has been sent, please search for smc@ smc.sa.edu.au, click on the sender and locate the “Add to People” or “Add to Contact” option.

Qkr!

Qkr! will be used to accept incidental payments such as for Mission Action Day (MAD), formals, fundraising and other school events.

Click here for instructions to download and use Qkr!

Co-curricular Activities

Sport

Students who represent a club in any sport, at any level, must play for the College in that sport as a condition of enrolment at St Michael’s College. Further discussions about this may be directed to the Director of Middle School (Mrs Sally Nicholson) or Director of Senior School (Mr Sam Kitschke) throughout the year. Our aim is to field our best possible teams against our strongest opponents. We also acknowledge the individual circumstances of each student.

• Practice days will depend on coach and venue availability.

• Times and venues for matches will be determined by the draws released by SACSSGSA, IGSSA and SAAS.

• Term 1 sports continue in Term 4.

Other School Sport SA Nominations

(Once-off Midweek Knockout Competitions)

• Golf

• Cross Country

• Triathlon

• Surfing

• Mountain Bike Riding

• Baseball/Softball

• Para Atheletes

Other Co-Curricular Activities/ Groups

• Creative Writing Club

- Write a Book In a Day

• Dance

• Drama

• Dungeons and Dragons

• Eco Squad

• Music Ensembles

• Robotics Club

• Stretch and Flex

- Debating

- Tournament of the Minds

- EVATT UN

The College Uniform

Dobsons Uniform Shop

The College uniform can only be purchased from the uniform shop which is located at the Secondary Campus. The shop is managed and operated by Dobsons Pty Ltd.

To alleviate the inconvenience of waiting times, please arrange an appointment with the uniform shop at (08) 8150 2306.

The uniform shop is located on Lawrie Street, near Gate 4.

Normal trading hours during the school terms are: 8:00 am to 4:15 pm - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Last day of trading in 2023

Thursday 7 December

Trading from January 2024 onwards

Monday 15 January to Thursday 25 January

Open from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm

Monday 29 January 2024

Open from 8:00 amto 4:15 pm

Normal school term trading hours resume from Tuesday 30 January

Alternatively, shop online at https://dobsons.com. au/schools/st-michaels-college-adelaide/

Lost and Found Property

Please ensure that all student property are clearly named.

Lost and found items can be checked or claimed from the Uniform Shop.

Items not claimed by the end of the year (including those left in student lockers) will be donated or disposed.

The College accepts no liability for missing items.

*Second-Hand Uniform Trading

Second-hand uniforms can be traded via the web-based trading system, Sustainable School Shop: www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au

To register, follow the link above and enter your details and nominate ‘St Michael’s College.’

All enquiries can be directed to the SSS on 0438 743 444 or via ‘Contact Us’ on the website.

*Second-Hand Uniform Facebook Page

A Facebook group has also been set up by parents/caregivers. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1712902985615887/

*The College does not regulate or moderate Second-Hand Uniform trading. Please ensure the any purchases are part of the current College Uniform Guidelines.

College Uniform Requirements

The St Michael’s College uniform helps students grow with a sense of identity and pride within the community and should be worn as described at all times.

For the purpose of comfort, there is a two week period of interchangeability both at the end of Term 1 and the beginning of Term 2, and at the end of Term 3 and beginning of Term 4. During this period students may wear either the winter or summer uniform in its entirety dependent on weather.

Summer Uniform Terms 1 and 4

Summer dress, worn to the knee with white crew socks.

Short sleeve white shirt with crest.

Navy blue shorts worn with white crew socks, or navy trousers worn with grey or black socks.

Grey trousers worn with grey or black crew socks, or navy shorts worn with white crew socks.

Blue St Michael’s jumper and/or blazer (if required).

Polished black leather traditional school shoes, including ‘Mary Jane’ style. No boots, high heels, ballet flats, runners, canvas, skate shoes or branded sneakers.

A note on the spray jacket (summer):

The spray jacket can only be worn to and from school during inclement weather and must be removed upon arrival at school. It can be worn for co-curricular sport, on camps and school excursions as directed.

College Uniform Requirements (Continued)

Winter Uniform Terms 2 and 3

Blazer - worn to and from school.

Tie - top button on shirt must be done up.

Long or short sleeve white shirt with crest - must be tucked in during Terms 2 and 3.

Skirt - worn to the knee and must not be rolled up at the waist with navy stockings or white long socks.

Navy trousers worn with grey or black socks.

Grey trousers worn with grey or black socks.

Blue St Michael’s jumper with crest.

No printed or coloured t-shirts, singlets or skivvies are to be worn as undershirts.

Polished black leather traditional school shoes, including ‘Mary Jane’ style. No boots, high heels, ballet flats, runners, canvas, skate shoes or branded sneakers.

A note on the spray jacket (winter):

The spray jacket can only be worn to and from school during inclement weather and must be removed upon arrival at school. It can be worn for co-curricular sport, on camps and school excursions as directed.

Skirt with navy stockings or white long socks

College Uniform Requirements (Continued)

Physical Education Uniform for Practical Lessons in Winter and Summer

St Michael’s sports polo top.

St Michael’s blue sport shorts (two styles available).

Plain white sports socks or SMC monogrammed socks.

Appropriate athletic footwear (street shoes are not permitted).

St Michael’s cap or hat.

Optional items: St Michael’s spray jacket, St Michael’s navy track pants, St Michael’s rugby top.

A note on the spray jacket (PE days in summer and winter, Years 7 to 9): In 2024, the spray jacket can only be worn as an outer garment on PE days for Years 7 to 9. The spray jacket can be worn for co-curricular sport, on camps and school excursions as directed.

PLEASE NOTE:

Junior Secondary (Years 7, 8 and 9) to wear the PE uniform to and from school only on days of a scheduled PE lesson.

Senior Secondary (Years 10, 11 and 12) must change into their uniform at school for their PE lesson. A PE bag is available from the Uniform Shop and students are encouraged to use this to carry their uniform/belongings to and from lessons.

Personal Presentation Requirements

Hair

Hair is to be clean, neat and tidy, out of the eyes and without extremes of colour or style (free of multi-coloured streaks and large patches of different colour).

Whilst skin fades are permissible, the shortest length must be at least a number 1. Lengths shorter than this will be deemed non-compliant with the policy.

No razor cuts/lines or patterns cuts into the hair. Undercuts, long fringe, top knot/bun are non-compliant.

Hair must be tied up if longer than the bottom of the collar.

All hair ties must be the same colour as hair or College colours - blue, maroon and gold. A striped College ribbon may be worn.

Students must be clean shaven.

Jewellery

Students may wear discreet items of jewellery within the following guidelines:

• One ring

• One bracelet

• One necklace

• One watch

• Two small studs or sleepers in each ear

Any further piercings must be either free of jewellery or retained with a small, clear spacer only.

Makeup

A very light, barely visible, foundation is the only makeup that is acceptable.

Nail polish, sculptured nails and nail extensions are not permitted.

Piercings and Body Art

No visible body piercings or body art (including tattoos).

Co-curricular Music and Sport Uniform Requirements

Co-curricular Uniforms

All co-curricular uniforms must be purchased at the Uniform Shop, or online at: https://dobsons.com.au/schools/st-michaels-college-adelaide/

Sport uniforms must be ordered at least two weeks before the start of the season.

Co-curricular Music Uniforms

The following ensembles will require a compulsory performance uniform

• Big Band 1 & 2

• Senior Concert Band

• Middle School Concert Band

• Choirs - Intermediate Pop Vocal, Senior Vocal Jazz

• Vox Pop Vocal Group

Unisex Performance Attire available to buy from the Uniform Shop

• Full length black dressy trousers (2 styles available)

• Long-sleeved, collared black button-up shirt/ blouse

• Medium length black socks

• Black smart leather shoes

• Black leather belt with basic buckle (optional)

Co-curricular Sport uniform requirements on following pages

Co-curricular Sport Uniform Requirements

(Continued)

Summer

Cricket - Boys

• White cricket trousers

• St Michael’s cricket polo shirt

• White sneakers or cricket shoes

• White socks

• St Michael’s hat or cricket hat

Tennis - Girls and Boys

• St Michael’s PE polo shirt

• St Michael’s PE shorts

• Sneakers and white socks

Badminton - Boys

• As for tennis

Volleyball - Girls and Boys

• As for tennis

**St Michael’s netball shorts optional (girls)

Swimming/Water Polo - Girls and Boys

• St Michael’s PE uniform worn as outer garment

• Plain navy or black bathers, swimsuits, or trunks

**St Michael’s caps provided

Athletics - Girls and Boys

• As for tennis

**St Michael’s athletics singlet provided

Basketball - Girls

• St Michael’s basketball singlet

• St Michael’s basketball shorts

• White socks

Touch Football - Girls and Boys

• As for tennis

Co-curricular Sport Uniform Requirements

(Continued)

Winter

Football - Boys

• St Michael’s football guernsey

• St Michael’s shorts

• St Michael’s hooped socks

• St Michael’s spray jacket, rugby jumper and track pants

** 1st XVIII team wear winter uniform to all matches (including the College blazer)

Football - Girls

• St Michael’s football top (supplied)

• St Michael’s shorts

• St Michael’s hooped socks

• St Michael’s spray jacket, rugby jumper and track pants

Soccer - Girls and Boys

• St Michael’s soccer jersey

• St Michael’s soccer shorts

• St Michael’s soccer socks

• St Michael’s spray jacket

• St Michael’s rugby top

Basketball - Girls and Boys

• St Michael’s basketball singlet

• St Michael’s basketball shorts

• White socks

Netball - Girls

• St Michael’s netball dress

• St Michael’s netball shorts

• White socks

Badminton - Girls

• As for tennis

Table Tennis - Boys

• As for tennis

Hockey - Girls and Boys

• As for tennis

Athletics - Girls and Boys

• As for tennis

• St Michael’s track pants

• St Michael’s hat

College Fees 2024

Note: Family Discount applies to students who are attending St Michael’s College

Tuition Fees

Annual fees are based on your child’s/children’s year level. Fees are invoiced in full at the beginning of the year and can be paid in instalments. The tuition fees cover most educational materials and resources for the year, including costs for sports teams and compulsory year-level excursions.

Students are provided an electronic device as part of the Integrated Learning Technology Program: an iPad for Reception to Year 6 and a laptop for Years 7 to 12. Please refer to the College website for further details.

Year 7 Tuition Fee in 2025

The Year 7 tuition fee will align with the Years 8–10 tuition fee from 2025.

Payment of Fees

Annual school fees are invoiced at the start of Term 1. Fees and building fund levy paid in full by the due date will be entitled to a 3% discount on tuition fees.

This discount will only apply to families paying full fees and the building fund levy within 30 days of the invoice date.

Parents/Caregivers who do not wish or are not in a position to pay fees in full are required to set up a payment plan using the College payment plan provider, PaySmart.

All payment plans are spread over 10 months, from February to November. Payment plans can be:

• Quarterly (4 payments due February - November)

• Monthly (10 payments due February - November)

• Fortnightly (20 payments due FebruaryNovember)

• Weekly (40 payments due February - November)

Fee Information

PaySmart Information Sheet

FFA PaySmart is a third-party direct debit service provider that manages fee payment services on behalf of the College. PaySmart is an authorised provider within the financial services sector and complies with the industry’s highest data and transaction security (PCI-DSS Tier 1) standards.

PaySmart direct debit arrangements automatically roll over from year to year. Families will be advised via communication from the College of their adjusted 2024 payment amounts before the school year commences.

Families new to the College community will receive a PaySmart “SchoolSmart” link via email, enabling them to activate the 2024 direct debit payment arrangement. This facility allows families to have their fees automatically deducted over the school year on a payment cycle suitable to their circumstances.

Building Fund Levy

The College is proud of its facilities, which are enhanced with parents’ significant assistance through contributions to the building fund. The levy is a non-compulsory annual contribution charged on a per-family basis. It allows for the continued upgrade, maintenance and improvement of the facilities of both the Primary and Secondary Campuses.

The building fund levy is tax deductible.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Fees

The cost of VET courses varies greatly. However, the College will generally contribute 50% of all training fees, with parents covering the remaining 50%. Refer to the VET Policy and Guidelines for further information.

University Extension Program

The cost of undertaking the Year 12 University Extension Program varies between Universities. The College will generally contribute 50% of Tuition costs. Refer to the University Year 12 Extension Programs Policy.

Family Discount

When a family has two or more children attending the College at the same time, the following family discount is applied:

• 12% discount on the tuition fee for the second child.

• 22% discount on the tuition fee for the third child.

• No tuition fee is charged for the fourth and subsequent child/children whilst all children attend St Michael’s College.

When determining whether a family will receive the discount, consideration will be given to circumstances such as whether the children are all enrolled under the same party’s name or if the family member can demonstrate full financial responsibility for the children’s school fees.

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School Card Discount

A tuition fee discount of 50% is provided to families who qualify for the Department for Education (DfE) School Card scheme. It is granted to applicants according to guidelines set by DfE and must be applied for annually.

Families who may qualify for the School Card discount should complete Form A – Income Audit or Form B –Hardship/Change of Circumstances/Self-Employed.

We recommend that families submit School Card applications online via the DfE website. Search “School Card Scheme” from a web browser. Please note that applications for the 2024 school year will not be open until mid to late January 2024.

Families opting to apply using a hardcopy form may download the form from the DfE website or contact the College Fees Department at 8150 2324. Completed School Card Form A forms must be provided to the College Fees Department before 31 January 2024.

Families applying for School Card using Form B must submit their application online or in hardcopy directly to DfE.

The College will process the School Card discount when DfE confirms eligibility.

Early Payment Discount

Families who pay the annual tuition fee and building fund levy in full by the due date are entitled to an early payment discount of 3%.

Part-year enrolments are eligible for the discount if the account is paid in full within 30 days of the tuition fee invoice date.

Split Family Accounts

Accounts will not be split unless a Court Order specifies this requirement. Parents must make their own arrangements regarding the payment of accounts. It is the legal responsibility of each signatory on the enrolment contract to pay all tuition fees.

Fee Remission for Families in Financial Difficulties

Families experiencing financial difficulties, including families whose only income is Centrelink payments, should contact the College Accounts Receivable Officer to discuss their financial circumstances.

The following documents are required to assess fee remissions:

• Application for Special Financial Consideration form.

• Proof of income – ATO assessment notice.

• Copies of Centrelink documents.

• Proof of mortgage/rent repayments. Fee remission only applies to the current year and is provided case-by-case.

Withdrawal/Late Commencement

Parents/Caregivers must provide at least one term written notice to conclude enrolments prior to the completion of Term 3. Notice of withdrawal must be given in writing to the Principal or Registrar. Where there are two parent/caregiver signatories, both parties are jointly and severally liable for fees and charges. Additionally, to conclude an enrolment, both parties must provide written notice to the College.

Verbal notification to a staff member other than the Principal or Registrar is not considered due notice. Failure to provide the required notice will result in fees for the following term, depending upon circumstances.

Should less than one terms’ written notice to conclude enrolments prior to the completion of Term 3 be provided, enrolling parties will remain liable to pay the tuition fees and other associated costs for the following term.

If parents/caregivers wish to terminate a student’s enrolment for the following school year, notice of a student’s withdrawal must be given in writing to the registrar prior to week 4 of Term 4. Should such notice not be provided within that timeframe, enrolling parties will remain liable to pay tuition fees and other associated costs for Term 1 of the following year.

A pro rata portion of the relevant fees will be charged (or rebated) if students commence or finish their studies partway through a term (although if insufficient notice of such withdrawal is provided, then the abovementioned charges will be applied). However, in any event, no rebate will apply for students leaving after starting Term 4, regardless of whether one months’ written notice has been provided.

Payment of fees is still required when a student is absent from school for any length of time, such as for an overseas trip, holiday or sickness.

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Overdue Accounts and Late Payment Fee

The College reserves the right to pass overdue accounts to debt collection agencies. If this occurs, families are responsible for paying the collection costs as per the parent/guardian declaration in the Enrolment Contract.

Any default debt may also be reported to a credit reporting agency.

A $55.00 administration fee will be charged for all accounts paid after the due date unless prior arrangements have been confirmed in writing by the College.

Delivery of Fee Statements

Fee Statements are provided each term and uploaded to the SEQTA Engage, the parent portal.

Parents/Caregivers must ensure their email addresses are kept current via Consent2Go.

Students not returning in 2024

Please contact the Registrar if your son or daughter is not returning to the College in 2024.

Withdrawal of enrolments affects many areas of the College and your cooperation greatly assists in resource planning.

Student Accident Insurance

The College has negotiated a Student Accident Insurance Policy with AON.

The ‘Student Protection Plan’ provides cover for all students whilst at school or undertaking school activities (including work experience).

In the event of an accident, resulting in injuries as listed in the policy a ‘School Student Accident Claim’ form will need to be completed in conjunction with the College. AON will then access the claim.

Please contact the College at student.reception@smc. sa.edu.au for information or assistance.

Primary Campus

78 East Avenue

Beverley SA 5009

8346 65489

smcprimary@smc.sa.edu.au

Secondary Campus

15 Mitton Avenue

Henley Beach SA 5022 8356 5966

smc@smc.sa.edu.au