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Bunbury Catholic College

2017 Parent Handbook

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Who’s Who at Bunbury Catholic College Parental and Student Commitment College Commitment College Expectations College Learning Management System – SEQTA Uniform and Grooming Policy Attendance and Sickness Pastoral Care Electronic Devices Policy Information and Communication Technology Policy Information Drug Policy Assessment Policy Physical Education Policy Parent-Teacher Interviews Structure of the Day and Bell Timings Responsible Behaviour Policy Homework and Study St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury – Transport Arrangements Choose Peer Respect Policy


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WHO’S WHO AT BUNBURY CATHOLIC COLLEGE Mercy Campus and Marist Campus College Executive Principal Vice Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Religious Education Coordinator Bursar Mercy Representative

Ms Denise O’Meara Mr Eugene de Lima Mr John O’Dea (Years 7, 9 & 11) Mrs Deborah Garbutt (Years 8, 10 & 12) Mrs Gobi May Mr Brent Steere Mrs Viv McKenzie

Services Chaplain School Counsellor Vocational Education & Training Systems Publicity Officer School Nurse Property Services Manager Canteen Manager (Marist) Café Manager (Mercy) Uniform Shop Manager

Fr Edwin Ocho (Marist), Fr Jayan Johnson (Mercy) Mrs Maria de Lima Mr Michael Downes Mr Greg Everitt Mrs Jacqui Granger Ms Miranda McKee Mr Darryl Alietti Mrs Jane Prowse Ph: 9721 0066 Ms Tania Banasiak Ph: 9720 3320 Mrs Marlene Leemeyer Ph: 9721 0067

Head of Year (Marist) Year 7 Mrs Cecily McCarthy Year 8 Mrs Sharon Doyle Year 9 Ms Mikala Kemp-Downes Year 10 Mrs Wendy Morris Year 11 Mr David Norrish Year 12 Mr Travis McGuire

Head of Year (Mercy Campus) Mrs Viv McKenzie Mrs Karyn Cronin Mr Jeremy Obern Mrs Maree Maughan Mr Michael Bryce

Head of Learning Areas Dean of Curriculum Visual Arts Performing Arts English Mathematics Health & Physical Education Science Humanities Technology Languages Dean of Professional Learning Ministry Coordinator Learning Centre Coordinator Director of Library Services Director of Sport

Mrs Natasha Hart (Leave Term 1) Mrs Brenda Della-Sale Mrs Barbara Morgan Ms Ingrid Fourie Mr Nigel Snelson Mr Graham Jones Mr Murray Hegney Mr Greg Chipchase Mrs MaryAnne Ashby Mrs Laura Whitfield Ms Justine Bow Mrs Michelle Barrow Ms Katie Hodgkin Mr Stephen Carley Mr Vlad Alava

Bus Services Swan Transit BUSWEST Love’s Bus Service South West Coachlines Public Transport Authority

(08) 9796 9500 / 136213 (08) 9725 4456 (08) 9791 3133 (08) 9722 7800 (08) 9326 2000 (School Bus Services) www.pta.wa.gov.au


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PARENTAL AND STUDENT COMMITMENT Parents are in partnership with the College and as part of this relationship, parents and students committed to the College during the enrolment interview. Parents of students at Bunbury Catholic College have committed to:      

and commit to the RE program, our liturgies and our practices An openness of communication all College policies – attendance, homework, uniform and discipline Be involved in College and Community through an involvement in perhaps the canteen, P&F, Fundraising, sports coaching, Busy-bees, attendance at functions. A financial To and ensure their child complies with all graduation requirements.

COLLEGE COMMITMENT The College, as an active partner in the education of its students, also pledges that: 

Through quality teaching and learning in an environment enlivened by Christ’s spirit of love, justice and freedom, Bunbury Catholic College strives to empower students to achieve their potential, as our gift to God.

COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS Courtesy and General Conduct Courteous behaviour is expected at all times, both in and out of class and in interaction with other students and staff. General politeness and good manners should be displayed by all. Classrooms Students are not permitted in classrooms at all until their teacher arrives for class. Students must remain outside the classroom in an orderly manner. Classrooms are out of bounds during recess and lunch times. No food is to be consumed in rooms. During class students should raise a hand to ask a question and not call out. Students are to remain in their assigned desk unless the teacher’s permission is given to shift elsewhere. Students who need to leave class during a lesson must ask their teacher to sign the ‘Permission To Be Absent From Class’ form in their Homework Book and carry this book with them if such permission is granted. Students are to use the recess and lunch breaks to go to the toilet and get a drink. At the end of the lesson students should ensure that the classroom is in a neat and tidy state.


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Lockers A student is allocated a locker at the beginning of each year and a College padlock on entering Year 7. It is expected that the locker will be used and not damaged in any way. By always ensuring the padlock is secured there is little chance of personal property being lost. Access to the lockers is available immediately before and after each two period block. Books need to be organised for two periods. When Physical Education is one of these two periods, books must be taken to P.E and not collected after the lesson. Students will not be permitted to go to lockers during a class period. Recess and Lunch Time Activities Students are to respect each other’s property and activities. Rough play and games are not allowed. Should conflicts arise, students are to approach the appropriate duty teacher first and then the relevant Head of Year or Deputy Principal if the matter has not been resolved adequately. At recess and lunchtime, students are to use the designated oval for their year group. Food and drink are not to be consumed on any of the ovals or the basketball courts. The gymnasium, Performing Arts Centre and Hall are out of bounds at recess. Students may go to the gymnasium and Performing Arts Centre at lunchtime under the direct supervision of a teacher. Food is not to be consumed in either of these buildings. Staff Areas Staff areas are out of bounds to all students. If a student needs to see a teacher they should attempt to that teacher through the College Office. Food and Canteen Food should only be consumed before school, at recess or lunchtime and after school. It is not to be consumed on the ovals or the basketball courts. All litter must be placed in the bins provided. Chewing gum and bubble gum are prohibited at the College. Lunches must be ordered and paid for before 8.30 am. Students who have forgotten their lunch are to see the Canteen manageress. At the canteen, orderly queues are to be formed and respect shown for the volunteer parents/guardians/ staff and students working in the canteen. Students found to be pushing in will be instructed to go to the back of the line. Students in Years 8 – 12 must use the ‘windows’ located in the main undercover area. Year 7 students only are to use the two ‘windows’ located near the side of the library.


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COLLEGE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SEQTA SEQTA Engage (Coneqt)

SEQTA Engage (Coneqt) is the parent access to the College Learning Management System (SEQTA)

Access to SEQTA enables parents to view: Welcome Page Dashboard with Unresolved Absences (parents will need to send written communication to the College, explaining the unresolved absences). Pastoral Care details showing number of Detentions, Letters of Commendation and Concern; Academic notes (lack of homework) and minor Behaviour infractions. (Pastoral Staff will parents with all major behavioural concerns) • • • • • •

Student Time Table Programmes in each subject Assessments Performance, based on Test/Assignments in each subject Reports- These will be available at the end of Semester 1 School Documents- Policies, Parent Information Evenings etc.

We hope that this system will improve the partnership between home and school that will in turn enhance the education of your children. It is important to consider that we are in the process of implementing this system throughout the College, and Learning Areas may be at different levels of implementation. In addition, we do not require our staff to be on the job 24/7, and ask that you respect their privacy.


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SEQTA SEQTA is a Learning Management System used by the College. It is used by all staff for istration, teaching and learning and pastoral care. Students access the system through SEQTA Learn, and parents through SEQTA Engage. All access is available through the College website. SEQTA is used in the following ways: istration Attendance, communication, reporting, posting school documents and policies. Teachers Programming, lesson plans, providing resources, recording marks, communicating with students and parents (direct messaging) Students access through SEQTA Learn, to: Lesson plans, resources, academic progress, communicating with teacher, interacting with other students in the class through forums, important school policies and documents (Information Sheets from Parent Evenings) Parents access through SEQTA Engage, to: Learning programmes, attendance records, academic progress, academic reports, communication from staff about individual students, Year Group, whole school events. Direqt Messaging Communication between students, staff, parents. Pastoral Care Types in SEQTA Pastoral Care A general concern or observation about student's welfare. Academic Academic concerns, poor performance in assessments, late assignments, homework/assignments not done, not coping with content. Behaviour Negative behaviour. Talking in class, unprepared for lesson, wasting time in class, disrespectful, refusal to follow instructions.

Affirmation Record minor student achievements here. Use for positive reinforcement. Awards Used to record information about formal awards given to students.


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Detention Awarded an after-school detention. Suspension Issued only by a Deputy Principal for major behavioural issues. Christian Service Hours Records CSL hours. ed only at reporting periods.

Parents will be ed directly if there is a behavioural issue with a student that warrants . This will be made either by a Head of Year or a Deputy Principal. Teachers will continue to parents via phone, email or Direqt Messaging for any academic concerns. Parent email address details being sent to other parents SEQTA have advised of a way to default blind carbon copy direqt messages sent to parents. We have turned this feature on in the SEQTA system so now messages sent to multiple s will not show individuals the email addresses of other recipients. SEQTA email notifications - Some parents aren’t receiving any and others are receiving too many SEQTA is configured to send a courtesy email if a notification is not read within 7 days. It is just a reminder there are new things to see. The system doesn’t send out an email for every notification event only ones past the 7 days. If you check the SEQTA site regularly and read or clear the notifications, you will never be sent an email. Direqt Messaging vs Email There was a question in regard to why the information that is contained in the notification can’t be sent in the email. The SEQTA site encrypts the information sent to your computer so that even if the information is intercepted it can’t be read. Email is not as secure and so will not be used to communicate the information contained in the notifications.


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UNIFORM & GROOMING POLICY RATIONALE All students who attend the College are expected to conform to the uniform and grooming policy, as established by the College. This is indicative of a student who takes pride in being a part of the Bunbury Catholic College community and reflects a sense of belonging and ownership in our students. GENERAL The College uniform must be purchased, in its entirety, from the Uniform Shop, which stocks all current items of the uniform. Students are expected to maintain a well-groomed, neat and tidy appearance. Female students must wear their skirts close to knee length, not rolled up or mid-thigh, to maintain personal modesty. No undershirt or coloured clothing that is visible through the shirt, is to be worn with the uniform. A plain, white undershirt (with short sleeves or one that is sleeveless), is the only acceptable item to be worn under the College shirt. Certain representative duties require the use of a blazer. All students may choose to buy a blazer. All incoming Year 7 students are expected to purchase the College jumper. SUMMER UNIFORM College shorts for male students, College skirt for female students. College white shirt. College socks. College jumper in cooler weather. WINTER UNIFORM College grey tros for male students, College skirt or College grey tros for female students. The tracksuit bottom is NOT a substitute for grey tros or a skirt. Ties must be worn by both male and female students. College jumper. College socks. WINTER UNIFORM The College jumper is an integral part of the College uniform and is the primary item of clothing to be worn in cold weather. A tracksuit top may be worn over the College jumper in very cold weather, during Term 2 and Term 3 only. Jumpers are to cover the shirts completely. There is the same expectation when wearing the tracksuit top. Female students are to wear skin-coloured stockings or tights or the correct College socks. The Uniform Shop stocks the regulation socks and tights.


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SHOES Black, lace-up leather school shoes, that offer firm foot/ankle . Any form of soft shoe, Vans, trainers or ballet style pumps, is not permitted. SPORTS UNIFORM All students must arrive at the College in full College uniform. No student is to attend Homeroom in a sports uniform without an explanatory note or a notified excursion permission notification. Students attending classes during the day are subject to the same provisions. A student’s failure to wear the correct uniform must be noted for follow up by the relevant Head of Year. If Physical Education is the last period of the day, students have permission to leave the College in the correct sports uniform. If there is an assembly at the end of the day, students must change into full College uniform. Students on the Mercy campus are permitted to wear their sports uniforms to and from the College on the days that they have Physical Education. This will be reviewed annually. HATS The use of the College hat is being phased in over the next few years. Commencing with Year 7 and Year 8 students in 2015, it is compulsory for these students to wear a hat when outside, during 1 and 4. It is expected that by 2019, all students, across all year groups, will be required to wear a hat when outside during these . The older students are currently, strongly encouraged to wear a hat when outdoors.

HAIR AND MAKE UP Styles (Prior to having a haircut that could fall outside College guidelines, please consult the relevant Head of Year) The hairstyle of a student must be neat and presentable, as for any place of business. No extreme hairstyles are permitted while wearing the College uniform. Fringes need to be pinned back, out of the eyes, not tied in a top knot. All hair needs to be tied back once it reaches collar length. This is an expectation for both male and female students. HAIR AND MAKE UP Colour (Prior to having a colour treatment that could fall outside College guidelines, please consult the relevant Head of Year) The appearance of the hair should reflect a natural colour. The addition of any hair colour should not be such that it changes the appearance of the student dramatically. Streaking, tips or any extremes of fashion are not acceptable.

Make-Up The use of some light foundation, with sun protection, is permitted. The use of mascara and eyeliner is not permitted. R:\School Audit - 2011 + previous\POLICIES - BCC\2017\Parent Information Handbook - 2017.docx

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Nail Polish Clear nail polish is permitted as part of the College grooming policy. No coloured nail polish is allowed, except in authorised circumstances. Please be aware, for Health and Safety reasons, nail polish is not permitted to be worn in some Learning Areas e.g. Foods classes. SHAVING Students are expected to be clean shaven when at the College. JEWELLERY A wrist watch is permitted. No bangles/bracelets, either on wrists or ankles. No rings are allowed. Earrings: a maximum of 2 earrings per ear. They must be discrete and be of the small stud or sleeper variety. No spacers or spikes are to be worn while at the College. No necklaces, other than a small Christian or other religious symbol, on a discrete neck chain.

TATTOOS & PIERCINGS Facial and body piercings are not to be visible at any time while at the College; nor is the use of clear spacers or other methods, to cover up the piercing. Visible tattoos are not acceptable. Approved: Created: Reviewed: Next Review: Category:

Principal, D. O’Meara June 2015 January 2016 February 2017 Students


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Our College uniform consists of: BOYS: Summer Uniform 1. College shirt. 2. Grey College shorts. 3. Grey College socks. 4. Black lace-up leather school shoes. BOYS: Winter Uniform 1. College shirt. 2. Grey College tros. 3. College tie. 4. Green College V-neck jumper. 5. Grey College socks. 6. Black lace-up leather school shoes. BOYS: Physical Education Uniform 1. College House and white sports shirts. 2. College sports shorts. 3. College sports socks and PE jogging shoes. GIRLS: Summer Uniform 1. Green College uniform skirt. 2. College shirt. 3. College ankle socks. 4. Black lace-up leather school shoes. GIRLS: Winter Uniform 1. Green College uniform skirt. 2. College shirt. 3. College tie. 4. Green College V-neck jumper. 5. College ankle socks or College tights. 6. Black lace-up leather school shoes. GIRLS: Physical Education Uniform 1. College House and white sports shirts. 2. College sports shorts. 3. College sports socks and PE jogging shoes. BOYS AND GIRLS: Optional Uniform 1. College blazer for winter. 2. Green College tracksuit. 3. Scarf: must be red, green, white, black or grey- no patterns. Please Note: All College uniform items are available only through the Uniform Shop. UNIFORM SHOP HOURS The Uniform Shop is located alongside the College Office on Petherick Street. Hours of operation are Monday and Thursday mornings 8.00 - 11.30am.


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ATTENDANCE AND SICKNESS If a student is absent from school for any reason it is required that on the day of the absence a parent rings the College Office before 9.30am. In addition to this, the Homeroom teacher must receive written advice on the day the sutdent returns to school. This note is to be written and signed by a parent. The note should be addressed to the Homeroom teacher and include an explanation for the absence, the date of the absence and the date the note is written. In all cases of late arrival or early departure, a student is required to have a parental note with an appropriate explanation. A student must sign in and out from the College Office under the supervision of the Student Receptionist. If a student leaves the campus, a parent/guardian is required to collect and sign a student out from the Colllege Office. If a student is going home for lunch, then a note from a parent or guardian must be supplied to the relevant Deputy Principal at the commencement of Term One. Permission to leave school is only given to go to the sutdent’s home. Friends cannot accompany a student home for lunch and the shops in the surrounding area are out of bounds during school hours. If a student is unable to continue in class due to illness, the teacher is to complete a ‘Permission To Be Absent From Class’ form in the Students Homework Planner. The student is then to see the nurse, located in the College Office. Inability to participate in any class activity will require written advice, or a medical certificate, from an appropriate source.

PASTORAL CARE The pastoral care system at Bunbury Catholic College is based on a year group model. Students belong to a Homeroom along with other students from their own year group. Each Homeroom has a Homeroom Teacher, who is the ‘school parent’. Parents are encouraged to make the Homeroom Teacher the first point of for any concerns, questions or information. Each year group is led by a staff member called a Head of Year. The Head of Year, along with the Homeroom teacher, attends to the pastoral needs of students in a year group. It is important for parents to be aware of their child’s Homeroom Teacher and Head of Year. Homeroom Time Each school day has time set aside for Homeroom which commences at 8.25 am. During this time, students are with other students in their Homeroom and their teacher to attend to the general business of the day and to engage in activities to build relationships within the group. This is also the time when students should approach the Homeroom Teacher for advice or assistance. Once a week, Homeroom teachers in Years 7 – 10 will check each student’s Homework Planner. House System As well as the year group based pastoral system, the College community is organised around four separate Houses – Xavier, Marcellin, McAuley and Valentine. Every student and staff member belongs to one of these Houses. During the course of the year, students can earn points for their House in a variety of ways including sporting involvement, academic excellence, effort, participation in co-curricular events, of service clubs, carnivals and merit certificates.


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ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY An ‘electronic device’ refers to personal laptops, mobile devices and mobile phones. Personal electronic devices not being used as a classroom tool or on excursions, need to be turned off at the commencement of the school day and should be secured in student lockers between 8.25 am and 3.00 pm, unless authorised by a teacher. The College will take no responsibility for damage or loss of personal electronic devices and phones if they are brought to school or used on a school excursion or activity. Students are permitted to use their mobile phones at College Carnivals, if they are being used to communicate with their parents, or used as a camera. College issued electronic devices are subject to stated conditions of use and the signed parent agreement. Consequences Unacceptable and/or unlawful use of ICT systems and devices constitute a breach of school rules and will result in loss of ICT privileges and/or other school based disciplinary action or possible legal referral. If a student is in breach of the above, the electronic device will be confiscated, and will be returned only at 3.00pm on the following day. Phones confiscated on Friday, will be returned only on Monday of the following week, or at the discretion of the relevant Deputy Principal. To retrieve a confiscated phone or electronic device, a student must obtain an “Electronic Device Infringement Letter” from the College Office. This letter must be signed by a parent and the appropriate Deputy Principal and then returned to the College Office. Only at this point will a confiscated device be returned. Mobile phones can be retrieved only after 3.00pm. A second offence (and each subsequent offence) in the one academic year, will result in a Tuesday afterschool detention.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY Student Use of Information and Communication Technology Policy Students will not be permitted to access the College’s ICT resources until the Student and Parent/Guardian Agreement has been completed.

Rationale Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been introduced into schools predominantly through email and the Internet. This policy outlines the processes for the responsible use of ICT at Bunbury Catholic College. The availability of these resources and services for learning and curriculum will help develop fundamental skills and attitudes necessary for responsible use within an information society. Our policy is designed to protect the College community by clearly stating the and conditions for access, behaviour and responsible use in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church and our school and technology vision statements.


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School Vision Statement Through quality teaching and learning in an environment enlivened by Christ’s spirit of love, justice and freedom, Bunbury Catholic College strives to empower students to achieve their potential, as our gift to God. Technology Vision Statement Through the integration of technology across the learning environment, the Bunbury Catholic College community seeks to enhance its vision of quality teaching and learning. Guided by Gospel principles, technology will be incorporated widely, used professionally and critically analysed. The progressive development of appropriate skills and attitudes will provide community with the potential to develop responsibly in a technological society. Definition Information and Communication Technology (ICT) means all computer hardware, software, mobile devices, systems and technology (including the LAN, Internet and email) provided by Bunbury Catholic College. Principles The Bunbury Catholic College ICT is provided primarily for educational purposes Students are expected to follow the stated guidelines for acceptable and unacceptable use. The use of ICT facilities and services is a privilege not a right. This privilege can be removed for inappropriate use. Students using the school’s ICT must not break State or Federal laws. Bunbury Catholic College has the right to check all written, graphic, audio and other materials created, produced, communicated, stored or accessed on school ICT by students, including emails. Students shall be made aware that access to ICT and in particular email and the Internet can expose them to inappropriate or offensive material. Such material is to be treated as an issue for education by conveying responsible standards and Catholic values. Students shall take personal responsibility when using the school’s ICT services by protecting their personal information and data, maintaining the required level of security, respecting the privacy of others, respecting the legal boundaries of licensing and copyright, using language appropriate to the school’s expectations and taking good care of all ICT equipment. Students are required to have with them the signed ICT Responsible Use Policy summary and Internet agreement contained in the College Planner.

Procedures Bunbury Catholic College acknowledges the need for guidance, instruction and supervision in the use of electronic information, communication and technology systems. The College is committed to ensuring all students are aware of standards for the use of ICT within the school. Students should abide by the conditions outlined in the electronic copy of the College Planner and be aware of consequences for violations. Bunbury Catholic College shall identify acceptable and unacceptable use of the network, (including email and Internet), and is committed to regularly updating this policy.


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Acceptable use includes: • • • • •

researching information relating to an assignment. (Students shall exercise caution as to the quality and accuracy of the information they are accessing or transmitting.); gathering specific information about subjects/topics; collaborative learning projects; emailing a teacher or friend for assistance with school related work; other teacher directed activities.

Unacceptable use includes but is not limited to: •

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transmitting or deliberately accessing and/or receiving material that may be considered inappropriate, which includes threatening, sexually explicit, or harassing materials, offensive or discriminatory materials, or material that may be harmful either physically or emotionally, which includes bullying or harassment of fellow students or others outside the school; communicating information concerning any , identifying code or other confidential information or violating the security of the system in any way; interfering with or disrupting the College ICT, services and devices. Disruptions include but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of viruses, in any form, and using the network to make unauthorised entry to any other machine accessible via the network; plagiarising and/or breaching copyright laws, including software copyright and re-engineering of software; conducting private business matters or using the system for any personal gain; copying, ing and/or installing unauthorised or pirated software, videos, music, images, games or applications. bringing inappropriate material to school in electronic form, including on USB thumb drives; (BCC staff may check student USB thumb drives) deliberate damage to hardware and peripherals. It is unlawful to send emails which: defame someone or an organisation; infringe copyright laws i.e. reproduce or adapt copyrighted material by ing and further disseminating the material; contain statements which could constitute sexual discrimination or sexual harassment; display sexually offensive or insulting statements based on the race, colour or nationality of a person; undertake activities which break State and Federal laws.


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INFORMATION Please note, that if you wish to restrict information about or images of your child being used in a public domain, please inform the College in writing. Copyright Act 2006 (Cth) http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2012C00482 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_305_homepage.html Censorship Act 1996 (WA) http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_151_homepage.html Criminal Code (WA) http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_218_homepage.html Cybercrime Act 2001 (Cth) http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A00937 Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A03712


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DRUG POLICY Rationale In Christ’s spirit of love, justice and freedom, the Bunbury Catholic College community seeks, through the publication and implementation of this policy to: • • •

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empower students to reach their potential free from the effects of drug use; to ensure real freedom for of the community by facilitating a comprehensive education in matters relating to drug use that will enable informed choices to be made and social pressures to be challenged; to ensure that all and potential of the College community are clearly informed of the rules that apply at Bunbury Catholic College with regard to the use or introduction of drugs, and of the actions that will be undertaken, both punitive and remedial, in the event of the rules being broken; to provide a safe, caring and law-abiding environment at Bunbury Catholic College.

Definition For the purpose of this policy, a drug is defined as: “any substance, which when taken into the body alters its function physically and/or psychologically”. This definition includes all drugs, e.g. analgesics, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, amphetamines, addictive illegal drugs, solvents, etc. While not illegal or classified as drugs, solvents (also called volatile substances) are included in the school drug policy, e.g. glue, acetone, petrol, pressure pack material, etc. Prevention The Vision Statement seeks to ‘empower’ students at our College. The school’s primary goal is education and as part of this process the students will be provided with knowledge, skills and to make informed decisions about a range of social issues including drug abuse. It is vital that whilst students receive factual information on the use/abuse of drugs, it is important to point out that these discussions will not condone or encourage any illegal activities, as these activities are counter cultural to the values, espoused by the College. The educational thrust incorporates a combination of factual information, attitude and values clarification and decision-making skills. Instruction and information to students will be continually updated and will call upon appropriate community resources to keep courses relevant and accurate. The College will aim to provide informational workshops for students, staff and parents where appropriate. This will facilitate and enable the issue of drugs to be discussed in an informative manner, both in the family home and in the classroom. The College will seek to ensure staff are provided at each Year level with the knowledge and other necessary skills needed for dealing with drug related issues. A school counsellor is also available to assist staff and students with specific needs. Whenever relevant, referrals will also be made to appropriate outside agencies. Periodically, Heads of Year and Homeroom teachers will ensure that the students in their care are aware of the rules and consequences regarding drug use at the College.


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Expectations Bunbury Catholic College does not permit students, regardless of age, whilst on school premises, travelling to or from, or attending a school function to: • be in possession of, or smoke, tobacco products; • be in possession of, or consume, alcoholic beverages; • misuse legal drugs or deliberately inhale solvents; • possess drug related equipment such as syringes, except in cases of lawful medical use; • possess or use prohibited drugs in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1981; • arrange for distribution and/or sale of illegal substances or to be involved in situations which may put other students at risk. This includes the production or supply of drugs or drug related implements such as syringes, bongs, pipes etc. Note that “on school premises or at a school function” means any time a student is under Bunbury Catholic College care, whether in uniform, or not, and includes travelling to and from school, camp, retreat, excursion, or other Bunbury Catholic College functions such as a school social, school ball or whilst representing the school in any official capacity. Currently the law regarding the sale and possession of drugs is clear, and penalties are in place for offenders who are convicted. of our school community are subject to these laws on school property as well as off, and of the school community have the same responsibility as every other citizen to uphold the law. Our school community expects that Bunbury Catholic College will convey by its actions and teachings that it does not in any way encourage or condone any form of drug use that is prohibited by the law.

Consequences The procedures outlined below have the emotional and physical health and welfare of the students as a priority. Each instance will be considered according to the given set of circumstances at the time. In each instance the College Executive, in consultation with the Head of Year, will determine which services are to be called upon, who is to be informed, and any consequences to be imposed. Parents will be kept informed and involved at all times. • • • • • •

Detention; Suspension from Bunbury Catholic College (the length of suspension will be at the discretion of the Principal); Other appropriate action or penalty as seen fit by the College. Direction to an appropriate educative/counselling activity Exclusion from the College, if a serious or repeated offence. The police will be notified in ALL cases of illegal drugs- use or sale.


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ASSESSMENT POLICY This is a brief outline of the College Assessment Policy. Please check our website or SEQTA Engage for full details. • • • •

common assignments/research/projects common topic tests common examinations common assessment conditions for each course.

All assessments are available for parents to view on SEQTA as soon as the item has been marked. Grading • • • •

ranking of all students in a course a group exercise in grading using grade-related descriptors do not use pre-determined numerical cut off approval of the Head of Learning Area

Reporting Parents and students are informed at the beginning of the academic year, of the timing and method of reporting students’ progress. Formal reports will be issued each semester. To give parents and students early , an interim report on the progress of learning will be issued at the end of Term 1. Teachers are encouraged to communicate with parents as difficulties arise. At all reporting times a review will be conducted to assess which students are at risk, specifically year 11 & 12 in Term 1. Teachers should still communicate with parents whenever one of their students is having difficulties, as soon as this occurs. Reports are available on SEQTA and only printed on request. Injured Students / Prolonged Absence due to Illness If a student is injured or away for an extended period due to illness, and unable to complete practical or written work, the student is referred to the relevant Deputy Principal who will decide on appropriate action, in consultation with the College Counselor. Extended Holidays The College recognizes the education benefits of overseas travel and the importance to families of periodic reunions but parents are responsible for the consequences of the education missed. If parents wish to take extended family holidays overseas, they are encouraged to do so, as far as possible during the school vacations. When parents are contemplating an extended holiday in school time, they are asked to consult with the College well in advance so that every step can be taken to minimize the disruptive effect on the student’s progress at school.


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The teacher:    

On request made at least a fortnight in advance, may provide a brief outline of the course content to be covered during the student’s absence. May not normally have the resources to provide additional tuition outside class time to compensate for loss of tuition time. May not be able to conduct an alternative practical component. Students will receive ‘0’ marks for assessments missed at this time.

Missing Assessments If a student misses an assessment due to a verifiable illness, the assessment will be istered as soon as practical upon the student’s return to classes. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange this with the teacher concerned. Students who fail to take this action should expect to gain no credit for missed work. Students who miss an assessment due to illness may be required to provide a doctor’s certificate to this illness. Students who are absent for a considerable time and have a medical certificate, may have their grade/mark estimated as a rank within their class/year group.

NOTE: The length and cause of absence will be taken into consideration when arriving at this decision. If doubt arises regarding the validity of having the student complete the same assessment as the rest of the class at a later date, the subject teacher will discuss the matter with the Head of Learning Area and alternative arrangements may be made. Examinations in Year 10 – 12 are treated similarly to WACE external examinations. For reliability and validity reasons they cannot be sat on a students’ return and a doctor’s certificate is mandatory so as not to receive a mark of ‘0’. If a student misses an assessment because of personal commitments, the course teacher, in consultation with the Head of Learning Area, will decide the appropriate course of action. If the commitment preventing the student from completing the assessment could have been arranged outside school hours (e.g. hair appointment, driving lesson, etc.) no credit will be given for that assessment. All personal commitments preventing a student completing an assessment should be verified in writing by parents. Overdue Assessments Parents will be informed via a phone call or ‘Letter of Concern’. If the assessment is still not completed, the student persists in submitting the assessment late or does not submit the assessment the following may occur: (i) (ii) (iii)

Assessment work submitted after the due date without an acceptable verifiable reason will incur the following penalty: 10% off each day late for 5 days, zero after 5 days. The student will complete all of the assessment requirements after school on Tuesday(s) or suspension until finished. Year 11/12 Failure to submit an assessment without due cause will result in a ‘U’ being awarded. A grade of ‘U’ means that the subject is Unfinished and it will neither appear on any certification nor count toward Secondary Graduation. This has ramifications for University Entrance and TAFE Entrance.


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(iv)

Students with special needs may require additional time, which should be negotiated through the Head of Learning and the relevant teacher.

Cheating and Plagiarism If cheating in any assessment item is established, then no credit will be given and a note sent home to parents from the relevant Head of Year who records students who have been caught cheating and monitors any patterns. Students who assist another student unfairly may also be penalised. The extent of such a penalty is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area. Students who submit any assessment item which is not their own work, but is presented as such will be given no credit for that piece of work. The same action as described in ‘Cheating’ applies in this situation.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICY During the year, there will be several occasions where students will be participating in activities “off campus” during their normal Physical Education class time. Students will be transported to and from the activities by school bus or Hough’s bus transport. There is no added cost for these class activities. Throughout the year, we hope that your child will benefit from physical activity during school time. As PE classes are a compulsory part of the school timetable, we expect that your child will be prepared and participating to the best of their ability in these classes. Participation in PE Classes is not an option but a requirement of the College. There are a variety of activities offered by the College throughout the year. These are available in the BCC PE Information Booklet which is available in SEQTA. Updates on opportunities, events and classroom happenings are available on the College Calendar and will be circulated with the College Newsletter.

PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS The College holds formal Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews in Term1 and Term 2 of each year. Interviews will be of 10 minutes duration. For these interviews we have introduced an internet-based booking system called Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO) Using this system you will be able to book the interview times that suit you best from any internetconnected computer. A computer will be available at the College during school hours if you do not have internet access at home or elsewhere. The system is accessed through the school website. Further details will be made available close to the dates of the interviews.


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STRUCTURE OF THE DAY AND BELL TIMINGS The College operates on a 5 Day (Monday to Friday) Structure with a 6 period day. The bell timings are as follows Homeroom Period 1 Period 2 Recess Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Lunch Period 6 End of Day

8:30-8:45 8:45-9:40 (55 minutes) 9:40-10:35 (60 minutes) 10:35-11:00 (25 minutes) 11:05-11:50 (45 minutes) 11.50-12:35 12:35-1:25 (50 minutes) 1:25-2:00 (30 minutes) 2:05-3:00 (55 minutes)


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RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR POLICY

Rationale The Bunbury Catholic College Policy promoting Responsible Behaviour is based on the principles of restorative justice that seeks at all times to restore the relationships between people when these have been damaged by inappropriate or offending behaviour. The policy seeks to create an environment of positive relationships and a sense of mutual respect, where all are encouraged to make responsible choices, recognise the rights of others and be able for the choices that are made. Guided by our College Motto ‘act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God’, we seek to create a community where all learn to be effective and reflective citizens. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • • • • •

Principal Liaise with Vice Principal and or Deputy Formal Interview to reconsider enrolment at the College Refer to outside agency, if appropriate. Convene Promotions .

• • • •

Deputy Principal Work with student and other relevant staff. s parents- issue internal/external; suspension Monitor Behaviour Contract

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Head of Year (Behaviour) Head of Learning Academic) Work with student and relevant staff. parent/ provide consequence- detention Refer to Deputy Create/Monitor Behaviour Action Plan/Contract

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Homeroom/Class Teacher Address concerns directly Enter in SEQTA parents Refer to Head of Year


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Role of the Promotions and Graduation A student who has demonstrated no progress in of their behaviour, attitude or application will attend a promotions with parent (s)/guardian, to discuss their future at the College. Students in Years 8-11 must be able to present a reasonable case for promotion or he/she will not be promoted. Otherwise conditional promotion may occur. This will only apply in one instance. Subsequent efforts must be up to standard. Students in Year 12 Failure to comply with the standards of the College will mean that the student will not receive a Bunbury Catholic College graduation certificate or reference and will be excluded from all end-ofYear Twelve celebrations.

HOMEWORK AND STUDY Year Year 7

Homework 30 to 45 minutes

Year 8

45 to 60 minutes

Study/Revision 30 to 45 minutes Regularly revisit the work completed in classes each day to consolidate learning as well as reading library or fictional books regularly. 45 to 60 minutes Regularly reading library books would also be considered a positive use of some of this study time for a Year 8 student.

Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 (A minimum total of 15 hours per week)

60 to 75 minutes 75 to 90 minutes 90 to 105 minutes

60 to 75 minutes 75 to 90 minutes 90 to 105 minutes

Year 12 (A minimum total of 15 hours per week)

90 to 105 minutes

90 to 105 minutes

SAINT PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, BUNBURY – TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS The College celebrates some of its liturgies like the Opening Mass and Feast Day at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury. For all liturgies at the Cathedral, students are bussed to and from the venue. g the document on Page 12 of the Bunbury Catholic College Homework Planner, acknowledges and permits the College to make the necessary transport arrangements.


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CHOOSE PEER RESPECT POLICY Bunbury Catholic College is a Catholic school with a responsibility to provide an educational environment that promotes the dignity and respect of the person. Each of us at Bunbury Catholic is recognised as a unique individual bringing to the College special qualities and gifts to share. We all have a right to be respected and a responsibility to respect each other. We aim to foster caring and positive relationships with others and therefore eliminate bullying. Educational outcomes, physical health and emotional well-being will be enhanced by a focus on caring for others at Bunbury Catholic College.

Becoming a member of the Bunbury Catholic College community brings rights and responsibilities. The College respects the rights of its students and staff to be free from all forms of negative behaviour including all types of bullying, both on and off line. All of our community are expected to take responsibility to foster positive and caring behaviour.

GUIDELINES FOR CARE OF SELF AND OTHERS Rationale EXPECTATIONS I HAVE THE EXPECTATION

RESPONSIBILITIES I HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO...

To be happy and to be treated with understanding

Treat others with understanding

To be treated with respect and politeness

Treat others politely and with respect

To feel safe and secure

Care for others as I would want them to care for me

That my property will be safe

Take care of my belongings and those of others

Of maximising educational opportunities

Cooperate with teachers and students to allow everyone’s learning to proceed

Of pleasant, clean and well-maintained school Be a steward for the college environment and grounds


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Action Plan to Promote Caring Behaviour

A.

Ignore uncaring behaviour and show it doesn’t upset you.

Uncaring behaviour stops. The situation improves.

If uncaring behaviour continues

B.

If you feel comfortable to approach the other person or persons, tell them their behaviour is unwanted. Think about how you may also be able to change your behaviour to improve the situation.



C.      

Talk it over with someone you can trust to help you, for example:   Friends  Mother/Father or other family member  Homeroom Teacher  Teacher  Student Leaders  School Counsellor Talk openly, sharing what you have already tried, and act on suggestions.



D. Go to your Homeroom Teacher, Head of Year, Vice Principal Deputy, School Counsellor or the Principal and talk openly about the problem. Discuss options Allow the adult to take suitable action. Disciplinary action may include:  giving students opportunity to reflect on their behaviour  parental involvement with the College  range of sanctions including review of enrolment status  counselling


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Parents You Can Help! Show your interest 

in what your daughter/son does and how she/he is feeling

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in your daughter/son’s academic, social, cultural and sporting life at Bunbury Catholic College.

Foster a tolerant home environment 

listen sympathetically

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encourage your daughter/son to bring her/his friends home

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accept and tolerate differences in others

Encourage your daughter/son’s self-esteem 

value your daughter/son for who she/he is

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be positive in the things you say and do

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nurture your daughter/son’s positive qualities

Be observant and look out for 

any changes in your daughter/son’s behaviour

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reluctance to attend school

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unexplained illnesses

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moodiness, appearing distressed or anxious

If your daughter/son does talk to you about uncaring behaviour listen sympathetically without blame. her/his feelings and let her/him know you care. Encourage your daughter/son to address the situation in a confident and assertive manner and communicate your concerns to the College.

Allow the College to respond to these situations in an appropriate manner. Your first should usually be with your daughter/son’s Homeroom Teacher.


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