Safe, Cooperative, Respectful

STUDENT HANDBOOK

A proud member of Hastings Valley Community of Schools

Excellence, Innovation, Opportunity, Success

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WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK

CONTENTS

THE SCHOOL Page Message to the Community 2 School Directory 3 General Information 4 Purpose of the School 5 Curriculum - Yr 7 - 10 6 Curriculum - Yr 11 - 12 7 School Map 8 SCHOOL ORGANISATION Attendance 9 Canteen 9 Careers Adviser 9 Computers 9 Bus Travel 10 Emergency Evacuation 10 Excursions 10 Library Resource Centre 10

Lost Property 11 Safety 11 School Leavers 11 Sickness and Accidents 11 Sport 12

Scripture 13 School Counsellor 13 Student Adviser 13 Supervisor of Girls 13

Welfare Coordinator 13 Support Teacher

(learning assistance) 13 Transport Concessions 14 School Hours 14

Rock and Water 14 Mobile phones 15

Class Times 16 SCHOOL UNIFORM 17 School Procedures 19 School Shoe Guidelines 20-21 Uniform Price List 22 SCHOOL FEES Contributions 23-25 Textbooks 25

Page ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS Assessment and Reporting 26 Homework 26 EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS Bicycles/Scooters 27 Calculators 27 Classrooms 27 Excursion Policy 27 Rights and Responsibilities 28 Harassment 28 Welfare and Discipline 29 Merit Award Scheme 30-31 Responsibility System 32

Values 33 Lateness 33 Leaving School Grounds 33 Ordering Lunches 33 Movement 331 Out of Bounds 33 INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Change of Address 34 Communications 34 Parent/Teacher Evenings 34 P & C Association 34

Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) 34

STAFF LIST 35 Year 7 & 8 Curriculum

Details/subjects 36-39

Year 9 & 10 Curriculum Details and subjects 40-55

SPORT 56 Yr 7 School Requirements 57 Tear outs to be returned to school 58-63

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A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY

Welcome to Westport High School, a proud member of the Hastings Valley Community of Schools. Our motto is ‘Let Us Excel’ which means striving to be the best academically, socially, culturally and in all areas of sporting achievement. We value achievement for all students, no matter where their particular talents lie. All members of staff are dedicated to the well-being of our students, and have high expectations for those students and each other. We have as our core values being SAFE, COOPERATIVE and RESPECTFUL. We are strongly supported in this by a very active Parents and Citizens Association which is fully committed to giving all students the opportunity to learn and succeed. The Westport Markets, and School Canteen are both successful fundraising ventures conducted by the P&C. What are the main characteristics of our school? • We have a broad curriculum which caters for the needs of all students. Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12) courses

range from traditional academic to vocational courses, and we access external providers such as TAFE, Distance Education centres and shared curriculum with Port Macquarie High School to meet students’ needs. The recently established Trade Training Centre has greatly increased the opportunities for our students. Programs are written to cater for all students from the Gifted and Talented to those who struggle. Our High Achievers’ classes in Year 7 to 10 are a school initiative. Students in Stage 4 (Years 7 and 8) are able to access enrichment courses as part of their curriculum.

• We have an extensive welfare and discipline system which aims to provide a safe and caring environment

where all students can succeed, and where success is recognised and celebrated. Student responsibility is the basis of this system.

• Our students are caring and responsible citizens who develop their leadership skills and community

service ethos through the Student Representative Council, Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, Westport Environment Team, Interact, and WASCALS (who set an excellent example for us all in their work to support people suffering from cancer). Our student leaders are role models for the entire student body.

• We focus on student academic achievement, and have a proud record in HSC and other academic

endeavours. We use the data from Stage 4 NAPLAN and ESSA tests to identify focus areas, and have seen improvement in student performance in these tests as a result. Students are encouraged to stretch themselves through participation in national academic competitions.

• We experience success in state-wide sporting competitions, and regularly celebrate student success at

regional and state level, both as individuals and team players. This success comes from traditional sporting codes such as touch football and basketball, to newer ones such as futsal,

• Our school musical productions are legendary for excellence, and for mass participation from students,

parents and staff. Our band is growing in size, skill and confidence. This handbook is designed to provide an introduction to our school community. Parents and carers are warmly invited to be a part of the school, to join the P&C and work as a volunteer in the canteen or elsewhere. With students, staff and community working together we will continue to achieve our motto of ‘Let Us Excel’, to the benefit of all members of this school community. Terry Goodwin Principal

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SCHOOL DIRECTORY

PRINCIPAL Mr Terry GOODWIN DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Mr Mike FRASER (Relieving DP) DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Mr Ian GOWAN HEAD TEACHERS ENGLISH Ms Linda BEST MATHEMATICS Mrs Regina STEWART SCIENCE Mr Ian MAVIN HUMAN SOCIETY in ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) Mrs Michelle Garven (Relieving) TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED STUDIES Mr Paul KING CAPA and LANGUAGES Ms Melissa FITZGERALD (Relieving) ADMINISTRATION Mr Andrew McMANUS SUPPORT UNIT Mr Greg FERRETT HEAD TEACHER WELFARE Mr Duncan KIRKLAND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Mrs Anne HURD STUDENT ADVISERS Year 7 Mrs Rebecca ROACH

Year 8 Ms Katherine HENDERSON Year 9 Mr David JACOBS Year 10 Mr Andrew PARKIN Year 11 Ms Kirsty SIMPSON Year 12 Ms Alison TROTTER CAREERS ADVISER Mr Lance KEDWARD STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER Mr Scott HENDERSON PDHPE Co-Ordinator Mr Wayne RICHARDSON LIBRARIAN Mr Mark JOHNSON SPORTS ORGANISER Mr Ben JOHNSTON SUPERVISOR of GIRLS Mrs Tammy FRATER SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Ms Nicole CHILCOTT & Mr Robert GRANT SUPPORT TEACHER - LEARNING ASSISTANCE Mrs Kay CROFT LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER Ms Brooke PAUL CHRISTIAN SRE TEACHER Mr B BOVEY CANTEEN MANAGER Mrs Trish NELSON CLEANER IN CHARGE Mrs Marilyn COLLIS

SCHOOL CAPTAINS Mary-Anne Warner Darrell Chandley- Pascoe

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP GROUP

Year 12 2014 Year 11 2014 Brooke Hurst Bradley Field Georgia Clarke Emma Sinclair David Gough (SU) Jack Lewthwaite Megan Cooper Grace Green Mikayla Gill Aimee Caulfied Lee Humes Morgan Eyre Hannah Tait

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GENERAL INFORMATION

NAME: WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS: Findlay Avenue

P O Box 882 PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444

TELEPHONE: 02 6583 6400 FAX: 02 6584 0335 or 6584 3527 E-MAIL westport-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW Mr Mark Youngblutt P O Box 1586 PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Telephone: 02 6586 6900 THE HISTORY OF WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL In February 1972 the Director of Education recommended acquiring a second high school site of 20 acres in the Port Macquarie area. The land was purchased in 1974, and in January 1976 local council was asked for discussions on road access, parking facilities and sporting facilities. In August l976 the Minister for Education was made aware of the colonies of Koalas that lived in Port Macquarie, and the significance of preserving natural flora and fauna, and that suitable native trees would be planted as part of the beautification and landscaping of the school site. In January 1981 stage 1 of the school was handed over. This comprised 8 Classrooms, 6 Science Labs, 2 Food Technology Labs, 2 Textile Technology Rooms, 2 Woodwork Rooms, 2 Metalwork Rooms, 2 Technical Drawing Rooms, 2 Music Rooms, an Arts Suite, 4 Resource Centres, Administration Unit, Library, Multi Purpose Centre, Food Service Unit, Agriculture buildings, plus Ancillary spaces. Stage 2 of the building program was completed in Term 3, 1993. Stage 2 is a duplication of the FLU - an 8 classroom block erected on the western end of the Library, with computing, tiered learning, study centre facilities, Visual Arts workshops and Support Unit rooms. In l988, as part of the Government's Integration Policy, a Student Support Unit was established to provide education for moderately and severely disabled students. In mid l989, Westport was announced as one of 25 Technology High Schools in NSW. Though no longer designated as a Technology High school, Westport continues to provide its students with the opportunity to use the latest technology. SCHOOL COLOURS AND BADGE The school colours are bottle green, red and white. The school badge reflects the architecture and colour scheme of the school buildings. HOUSES Each student is placed in one of four houses. The names (Aboriginal names) and their meanings are: HOUSE MEANING COLOUR PATRON BUKARI (Ring-tailed Possum) Colour Blue Mr B JOHNSTON KULA (Koala) Colour Green Mr D JACOBS TALWONG (Black Magpie) Colour Red Mr B JOHNSTON WIREA (Pelican) Colour Yellow Mr A PARKIN Competitive sporting competitions are based on these House groups.

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PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOL OUR MISSION WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL DEVELOPS SUCCESSFUL LIFELONG LEARNERS AND RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL CITIZENS. We do this by providing:

• a safe, happy, caring and cooperative learning environment • a relevant, challenging and flexible curriculum • relationships based on mutual respect and honesty

• a partnership between students, staff, parents and the community.

We will:

• pursue excellence in all spheres

• focus on literacy, numeracy and the development of technology skills

• better prepare students for employment

• expand our commitment to physical fitness for all students

• expand programs in the creative and performing arts

• maintain the focus on good discipline and effective learning

• promote civic responsibility and community values in our students

• support students through child protection education and procedures

• develop environmental awareness, understanding and action in students

• improve the school experiences of students with special education needs

• advance Aboriginal education and reconciliation programs

• improve opportunities in the middle years of schooling

"LET US EXCEL"

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CURRICULUM – Years 7-10 CORE SUBJECTS

YEAR 7 and 8 YEAR 9 and 10 English English Mathematics Mathematics Science Science Geography Australian Geography History Australian History Technology PDHPE Music Sport Visual Arts PDHPE Enrichment Languages Year 7 Sport

Plus ELECTIVES

Year 9 and 10 Students need to select 3 subjects

Electives run each year based on student choices

Agricultural Technology Child Studies Commerce Computing Studies Drama Food Technology Graphics Technology Industrial Technology: Electronics* Industrial Technology: Metal* Industrial Technology: Multimedia*

Industrial Technology: Timber* Information & Software Technology Year 10 Metal & Engineering Manufacturing (Pathways) Japanese Marine and Aquaculture Technology Music Physical Activity and Sport Studies Textiles Technology Visual Arts

*A maximum of 2 Industrial Technology electives can be studied

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CURRICULUM – Years 11-12

Agriculture Ancient History Biology Business Services VET Business Studies Ceramics (CEC) 1 Unit Chemistry Community & Family Studies Construction VET Drama Engineering Studies English ( Advanced ) English Extension 1 English ( Standard ) English Studies (CEC) Exploring Early Childhood (CEC) Food Technology Geography Hospitality VET Industrial Technology Multimedia/Graphics Timber Information Technology VET Japanese Beginners Legal Studies Marine Studies (CEC) 1 Unit Mathematics Mathematics Extension Mathematics General Mathematics Applied Metals and Engineering VET

Modern History Music 1 Music 2 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Photography (CEC) 1 Unit Physics Senior Science Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (CEC) Retail Services VET Visual Arts Visual Design (CEC) 1 Unit Work Studies (CEC) 2 Unit

Board Developed Courses not offered at WPHS may be available through shared curriculum or TAFE

Accounting VET Automotive VET Electrotechnology VET Primary Industries VET Also on offer will be shared courses with Port Macquarie High School

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SCHOOL ORGANISATION

ATTENDANCE and ABSENTEEISM The Public Attendance Act requires each student to be at school each day. If a student is unable to attend, the school requires that you notify and confirm in writing, the absence, and its cause. This should be done immediately upon the child's return to school.

If a student is absent, parents or carers may be notified by SMS. Where a student is absent for whatever reason(s), it is compulsory for the school to examine attendance and progress and determine whether the learning requirements have been met. Parents will be notified in advance of our concerns in this matter.

Avoiding unnecessary absences is an important part in having students achieve the best education possible. In order to encourage this, the school will contact parents if attendance is causing concern. As a last resort, students may be omitted from non-subject related excursions and socials.

Students absent from school should bring a note on their first day of return, stating the reasons for being absent. This note should be presented to the roll teacher and should show clearly the roll class at the top. If students intend being absent for part of the day, they should, before school, present to the office parental consent and the reason for such absence and obtain a pass-out. If students will be absent from sport they should, before school on Thursday, present a note at the office.

CANTEEN

The school operates a Canteen to provide breakfast (at 8:15 am), recess, lunch and other food and drink requisites for the students. The Canteen is run by the P&C Association who employs a full time Manager. Cooking aprons and hats, calculators and bobbins are also available from the Canteen. It is our major area of fundraising.

Parents, carers and voluntary helpers are always required to assist in the Canteen. If you can afford to give any of your time, either weekly, fortnightly or monthly, it would be greatly appreciated. Normal time is from 9 am till 2.30 pm. However, some may prefer to come from 8 am till 11 am for food preparation only. Please ring the canteen Manager Trish Nelson directly on 6583-5639 if you are able to offer any assistance.

CAREERS ADVISER

The Careers Adviser is available to assist students in all matters relating to work, training and further education. The Careers office is in the Library and students are free to see the Careers Adviser at any recess or lunchtime, or at other times with the permission of their teacher. Books and pamphlets are available to take home and review with parents. The Careers Adviser is available for parent interviews at any time by prior arrangement.

Students in Year 10 have Career Education lessons as part of the PDHPE Program and Years 10 and 11 students may participate in the work experience scheme.

COMPUTERS Within the school there is an extensive network of computers for use by the students for class work and homework. The Department of Education and Training provides access to the Internet and e-mail to enhance the delivery of education. It is possible that students may find material on the Internet that parents would consider inappropriate. Whilst there are some very effective controls in place that limit access to this material, we cannot give an absolute guarantee.

As such, it is expected that students use the Internet in a responsible way according to the school's Code of Network Behaviour. It is expected that all students complete the Computer Network / Internet Policy form before being granted access to the school's Computer Network. This form only needs to be completed once and returned with the enrolment form. Students will also be given their own private workspace on the network which can be accessed from any networked computer.

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BUS TRAVEL

Free bus travel is allowed for children living in excess of a 2 km radius from the school. In addition, a family subsidy may be paid where a car is used to convey children who live in excess of 1.6 km from the nearest bus stop. Details and the necessary forms may be obtained from the school.

All students must abide by the RTA Code of Conduct. Breaches of this code may result in the loss of free bus travel. On the bus, the driver is in complete charge and students must obey his/her instructions. Transport may be refused if a student acts in a dangerous or insolent manner.

When waiting for buses after school is finished, students are supervised in the school grounds. When their bus arrives, students line up inside the gate and are directed by the Head Teacher to board the bus when it is safe.

The school must be notified of ALL changes of address as soon as possible.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Evacuation This is called by the principal or authorised officer if there is a danger to the students and staff within the school grounds. Assembly area is on Findlay Oval. Lock Down This is where there is a danger to staff and students from intruders coming onto the school grounds. Students are locked into their classrooms out of view of the windows. Lock Out This is where there is a danger near the school but not affecting it. The school gates are locked and school proceeds as normal. 1 bell – Change of period 2 bells – Beginning of day, Recess, Lunch, End of day 3 bells – Assembly 4 bells then continuous – Fire Drill /Evacuation Repeated 3 second rings of the bell 5 times – Lockdown Bell rung for 10 seconds is all clear EXCURSIONS Excursions are seen as an invaluable means of widening a child's learning experience. Because of our geographical location, most excursions involve long distance travel, which means that they are expensive to run. When excursions are planned, the teachers take into account the relevance such an excursion has to the program of study, and it is on this basis that planning continues. Costs are divided evenly between those participating. Because of this, last minute withdrawals by students cannot guarantee a refund of fares, as no money is provided to either subsidise costs and/or to cover emergencies.

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LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE

The aim of the Library Resource Centre is to support the school's educational program by providing a wide range of materials and services for teachers and students. It caters for subject study needs as well as encouraging the creative use of leisure. Australian authors have prominence in the fiction section. The Library has on-line access to the internet and is the focal

point of our school computer network. Year 7 students are given an introductory course in library and information skills. Library staff are available to help students use the Library effectively for their research and to advise on recreational reading. Library hours are: 8.30am – 3.05pm, Recess (Monday – Friday) Second half of lunch (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri) Closed lunch Thursday and Period 5 Friday Homework centre Monday & Wednesday 3.01 – 4.30pm LOST PROPERTY Students should not bring valuables to school. If such is necessary, please hand to the office staff for safekeeping. Lost and found property is kept at the office and lost articles should be reported to office staff. Please ensure that all personal items and articles of clothing are clearly marked or identified. SAFETY The safety of all students is of paramount importance. This applies while travelling to school and during their time at school. Parents are requested to discuss road safety and acceptable behaviour standards with children. Bus proprietors are authorised to remove students whose behaviour is unruly, dangerous, or offensive. Within the school, rules have been laid down relating to acceptable standards of behaviour and safety. Students are asked to comply for the benefit of all. Certain rooms such as kitchens, laboratories and workshops require special care. Students using these rooms are required to wear special clothing and footwear. Students are to wear solid footwear, preferably with leather upper. Open shoes such as sandals or thongs do not meet safety standards. In particular, safety goggles must be worn whilst doing practical work in industrial arts and science. Students who do not have the correct equipment will not be able to participate in practical classes. SCHOOL LEAVERS Except for departing Higher School Certificate students, a note must be brought from parents expressing the wish that the student may sign out of school. Students must have completed Year 10 and have a full time job, apprenticeship and/or be 17 year old or over to leave school. After such a note is received, students will be required to complete a Leaver's Form and clear their commitments to the school. This includes textbook hire, library, sports, financial commitments etc. If a student is transferring to another school within the state, a Certificate of Transfer must be obtained to give to that school when enrolling. Students are reminded that when enrolling at your new school, all evidence of past school records, such as reports, should be presented to allow for better placement at that school. A student suspended by a school may not be enrolled at another school until the suspension is lifted.

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SICKNESS AND ACCIDENTS Sickness and accidents at school should be reported immediately to the supervising teacher so that the necessary action can be taken. Facilities at the school to cater for ill children are limited. Parents are therefore asked not to send children to school when they are ill. If a child becomes ill at school every effort will be made to contact parents who should collect the child and seek medical assistance.

The school has a policy with the Ambulance Service and they are called in all instances where there is doubt about correct treatment. Parents are contacted, if possible, before an ambulance is called. If the Ambulance Officer suggests medical treatment by a doctor or at the Hospital every effort is made to contact parents to gain permission. Parents should consider giving written permission to the school to seek medical attention where an

Ambulance Officer suggests such treatment is necessary. Following any accident, a fully documented report must be submitted. Parents are urged to ensure that the school is fully aware of any medical condition likely to influence a student's daily life, including necessary medication. This will help us to meet your child's special needs. The school is not permitted to dispense analgesic tablets. SPORT

Sport is a required part of the school curriculum for years 7 to 11. In term 3 year 11 complete their HSC preparation course online in lieu of sport. Attendance and participation is compulsory. Please do not arrange medical visits, shopping trips etc in lieu of sport. If an appointment with a medical or dental practitioner is unavoidable, students will be asked to produce the appointment card when applying at the office for a leave pass. An attempt is made to provide experience in all types of sports so those children have a sound basis for choosing a sport for outside leisure and pleasure. If, due to sickness or injury, the student is

unable to participate in sport, he/she will attend the supervised non-sport group. The parent or guardian should provide a note. Appropriate sports uniform is to be worn. If wet weather occurs during a sport session, those students who live close to the venue are sent home. All other students are taken to shelter. Sport costs range from free, up to $15 (Learn to Surf). The following team and individual sports and recreational activities may be offered to students.

Dance Hockey Scuba Diving Ten pin bowling Target Shooting Aerobics Dark Zone Lawn Bowls Skateboarding Tennis Athletics Fishing Learn to Surf Soccer Touch Basketball Fitness Life Saving Softball Volleyball Body Boarding Futsal Martial Arts Squash Weight Training Chess Boxing Training Netball Surfing Windsurfing Cricket Hydro Golf Rugby Union Swimming Yoga

Students are offered the opportunity to represent the school in organised inter-school and zone organised sports. Westport High has a proud history of sporting achievements. We can boast STATE CHAMPION teams in touch, volleyball and soccer. There have been STATE and AUSTRALIAN representatives in touch, volleyball, athletics, squash, rugby league, hockey and softball. A number of students have gone on to professional level in sports such as body boarding, rugby league, volleyball and softball. Tuesday Period 3 & 4 for Year 7 students Wednesday Period 3 & 4 Year 8 students Thursday Period 5 for years 9, 10 and 11 students in select from a great diversity of options from the very active to passive activities.

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SCRIPTURE AT WESTPORT The Education Act legislates for up to one hour of Special Religious Education (SRE) per school week in government schools - recognising SRE as an integral part of the school’s educational curriculum. SRE, commonly known as Scripture, is education in the beliefs and practices of an approved religious persuasion by authorised representatives of that persuasion. Here at Westport, Brett Bovey is authorised and funded by our local Christian churches to teach Christian SRE to Year 7 and Year 8. Brett has a background in Christian youthwork and education, and continues his teaching of SRE here at Westport over several years. Once per fortnight, each class will be timetabled to receive SRE in lieu of regular subjects. Brett will be involved two days per week with SRE at Westport, in pastoral support as well as teaching SRE. SRE is an integral part of the curriculum in government schools. However, under the Education Act, no student is required to attend SRE classes if their parents object. Students who are exempted from attending SRE classes will be supervised by the regular class teacher. Please note that students who take up SRE will not miss out on any regular academic content. SCHOOL COUNSELLOR A School Counsellor is available for students and parents for individual and family counselling and to provide specialised assistance to school staff. Referrals are taken from the students themselves, other students, parents and school staff. The counselling service is located in the administration building and is available 4 days a week. Students should contact the counsellor directly or ask the teacher or year adviser how to access the service. Parents can contact the service through the administration staff or the year adviser. STUDENT ADVISER There is an Adviser available for each year. The Adviser is responsible for student welfare. This person may be approached, by either parents or students, to discuss any difficulties affecting school performance or to seek guidance. His/her role is essentially one of pastoral care and coordination. Please write or telephone for an appointment. SUPERVISOR of GIRLS Girls who are ill, or worried over personal or school problems, may seek advice from the Supervisor of Girls, Mrs Tammy Frater. Her office is located in the Home Economics Staff Room. HEAD TEACHER WELFARE Duncan Kirkland is the coordinator of both the school Welfare Committee and Learning Support Team. He liaises with Year Advisers re student issues and is available to students in need, to provide guidance and counselling, and to refer students to the appropriate personnel in outside agencies for additional support as required. SUPPORT TEACHER LEARNING ASSISTANCE - STLA Kay Croft and Kerry Cosato are the STLA’s and are available to provide for those students who need learning assistance. The STLA can recommend students for life skills courses and organises support for students who have special provisions for exams and assessment tasks.

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TRANSPORT CONCESSIONS All students between the ages of 16 and 19 years (or turning 16 before the expiry of the current period - 31st March) are entitled to a "Railways of Australia" Identification Card which entitles them to concession fares on rail, government bus or ferry services. These concession cards are available from the school. Air concession cards can be obtained from the relevant Travel Agency. N.B. This Identification Card can only be replaced through the school in the event of its loss. SCHOOL HOURS: Students will not be permitted to leave the school grounds during the day. They will not be permitted to go home for lunch. Students should bring their lunch or purchase it from the school canteen. Students who walk to school or are driven should not arrive earlier than 8.30am as there will be only minimal supervision of students before the commencement of school at 8.45am. The normal school day is divided into 5 periods. Each period is approximately 60 minute duration. A roll call is held each day at 8.45am and students are expected to be punctual. Senior students may be given permission for late start or early leave if they have a study period on their timetable. This will require a signed permission note from their parent/carer and Deputy Principal approval. ROCK AND WATER The Rock and Water program was originally developed in Holland to assist young people, especially boys, in their development. Through the teaching of basic martial arts, the students learn:-

• SELF CONTROL • SELF REFLECTION • SELF CONFIDENCE

These are the building blocks of Rock and Water. Using these three themes, attention is paid to teaching:

o Safety o Assertiveness o Communication o Finding their own way o Connection to others o Direction

This program is offered at various times through sport and classroom learning.

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WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL

Policy for the Use of Mobile Phones, Portable Computer Games, MP3 Players/iPods, Cameras and Similar Devices in Schools by Students.

(Revised January 2011) Unless needed for school activities we ask that these devices be left at home. School staff will not be responsible for the security of these devices. The school provides opportunities for student to make urgent phone calls through the office. Introduction There is a range of technology available today including mobile telephones, pagers, digital cameras, portable CD and MP3 players/iPods, personal digital assistants and other similar devices. All of these have the potential to be incorporated appropriately into lessons, opening exciting new approaches to learning. When these technologies are misused by students they can be very disruptive to teaching and learning and in some cases cause harm. Taking photographs or videos while at school or engaged in school-related activities by students may only occur if there is a sound reason for the photography. Depending on the particular circumstances and purpose of the photography, the permission of staff, parent/ carer or student may be required. Where students bring a mobile telephone, portable computer game, MP3 player/iPod, camera and similar devices to school: Student Responsibilities

• The student must take full responsibility for these devices. The school or staff will not be responsible for their loss, theft or damage. Students who bring them to school do so at their own risk.

• Students will use their mobile phone in a way which reflects the core values being taught in schools, including the values of being safe, cooperative and respectful.

• Students must not use mobile telephones or other devices to disrupt the learning environment or interfere with the operation of the school. This means phones are not to be used in class or walking between classes. They may be used before school at recess and lunch times or after school.

• Students must not use mobile telephones or other devices to threaten, bully, intimidate or otherwise harass other people through any SMS or text message, photographic, video or other data transfer system available on the telephone or for any illegal activity. Such activities may incur disciplinary action including suspension.

• Under no circumstances will inappropriate use of mobile telephones with cameras be tolerated. Students found to be using any camera contrary to this acceptable use policy will be dealt with under the school discipline policy. Disciplinary action will be taken in all cases.

Improper use of mobile telephones or other electronic devices may result in:

• Detention or other appropriate disciplinary measure as determined by the school’s disciplinary policy. • The student being required to hand in their mobile telephone or other electronic device at the beginning

of the school day for collection when the student goes home. • Confiscation of the mobile telephone or other electronic device until such time as their parent or

caregiver is able to attend school to collect the device. • Other disciplinary action in cases where students have bullied or threatened or harassed other students

or staff via the mobile telephone or other personal communication device or where the device has been used to take photographs or display inappropriate material.

Emergency Contact

• If a parent or caregiver needs to contact a student at school as a result of an emergency, they are required to call the school’s main office and a message will be sent immediately to the student.

• If a student needs to make emergency contact with anyone they can do so through the school’s main office.

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CLASS / BELL TIMES 2014

MONDAY (with assembly) ROLL CALL 8:45 – 9:00 (15mins)

Period 1 8:55 – 9:55 (55mins) Period 2 9:55 – 10:55 (55mins)

ASSEMBLY 10:55 – 11:05 (15mins)

RECESS 11:05 – 11:35 (30mins)

Period 3 11:35 – 12:30 (55mins)

Period 4 12:30 – 1:30 (60mins)

LUNCH 1:30 – 2:00 (30mins)

Period 5 2:00 – 3:01 (61mins)

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY ROLL CALL 8:45 – 9.00 (15mins) Period 1 8:55 – 10.00 (60mins)

Period 2 10:00 – 11:00 (60mins)

RECESS 11:00 – 11:30 Period 3 11:30 – 12:30 (60mins)

Period 4 12:30 – 1:30 (60mins)

LUNCH 1:20 – 2:00 Period 5 2:00 – 3:01 (61mins)

WEDNESDAY (with Formal Assembly) ROLL CALL 8:45 – 9:00 (15mins)

ASSEMBLY 9:00 – 9:35 (35mins)

Period 1 9:35 – 10:25 (50mins)

Period 2 10:25 – 11:15 (50mins) RECESS 11:15 – 11:45 Period 3 11:45 – 12:35 (50mins)

Period 4 12:35 – 1:30 (55mins)

LUNCH 1:30 – 2:00 Period 5 2:00 – 3:01 (61mins)

THURSDAY Yrs 9,10 & 11 ROLL CALL 8:45 – 8:55 (10mins)

Period 1 8:55 – 9:42 (47mins)

Period 2 9:42 – 10:30 (48mins)

RECESS 10:30 – 11.00 Period 3 11.00 – 11:50 (50mins)

Period 4 11:50 – 12:40 LUNCH 12:40 – 1:10 SPORT BUSES 12.55 SPORT 1:10 – 3:01 Period 3 & 4 Tuesday Yr 7 Sport Period 3 & 4 Wednedsay Yr8 Sport

1 bell – Change of period 2 bells – Beginning of day, Recess, Lunch, End of day 3 bells – Assembly 4 bells then continuous – Fire Drill /Evacuation Repeated 3 second rings of the bell 5 times – Lockdown Bell rung for 10 seconds is all clear

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SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL

Principles • Westport High School’s Uniform Policy is a broad statement of the school’s procedures regarding

school uniform and their relationship to legal requirements.

• Decisions about our school uniform should be consistent with occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation. Aspects of the uniform related to safety, eg. safe footwear (closed in black leather (or vinyl) lace up or buckle , eye protection and hats, will be enforced as appropriate.

• The policy must be developed through consultation with students, teachers and parents.

• The school’s uniform policy and school uniform requirements should be reviewed at least every five

years and amended where necessary. Groups within the school community may also seek a review when circumstances change significantly or issues arise.

Legislative Requirements

• Under the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (OH&S Act) the Department of Education and Training must ensure that students are not exposed to risks to their health or safety while they are on departmental premises.

• Under the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 it is unlawful for an education authority to

discriminate on grounds such as race, religion, sex, sexuality or disability. Background

• A school uniform consists of a limited range of clothing, including footwear and headwear. It identifies students as belonging to a particular school. Schools usually expect students to wear the uniform during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when engaged in school activities out of school hours.

• Careful selection of a school uniform can contribute to the health and safety of students when

engaged in school activities. A school uniform should reflect school community standards and expectations. It should be developed in consultation with and agreed upon by the school community. It should be based on a strong student and parent voice. The whole school community has a role to play in encouraging the meeting of these standards.

• Student dress standards are an important component of community perceptions. Westport High School students who are dressed according to agreed school community standards enhance community perceptions and contribute to a positive school tone.

Uniform Requirements

• These are listed on the following pages and are provided to families new to the school at the time of enrolment.

• Copies are available from the front office. • School shoes, which are flat, plain black leather(or vinyl) and either lace up or buckled. For safety

purposes they should cover the top of the foot.

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School Procedures • Students who are out of uniform are expected to bring an explanation note from parents or

caregivers. Independent students are expected to have a note signed by themselves.

• Those students who are out of uniform and without a note are referred to the appropriate Head Teacher who issues a note to students requesting an explanation the next school day.

• When explanations are not forthcoming and/or students continue to dress inappropriately, Head Teachers will impose an appropriate sanction.

• The Principal or their representative may contact parents or caregivers to seek their assistance.

• Temporary exemptions may be granted in extenuating circumstances by the Principal or their representative.

• In cases involving financial hardship, parents may access a clothing pool or discretionary funds administered by the Principal.

Consequences

• In general, the staff of Westport High School uses positive means to ensure that students wear school uniform. This includes personal encouragement and acknowledgements and comments at assemblies and Year Meetings.

• Despite these strategies and the procedures listed above some students may continue to dress inappropriately. In such circumstances, the following consequences may occur:

o Students will be banned from non-essential extra-curricular activities at the discretion of the Principal.

o Such activities may include: non-essential curriculum based excursions. In such cases, alternative experiences

will be given. sporting excursions, school socials, important events that contribute significantly to the culture and ethos of the school.

These include but are not restricted to: the Year 10 and 12 Graduation Ceremonies and Special Assemblies.

• In general, students will be excluded from certain school and school related activities: o if their clothing compromises agreed upon community standards articulated in the school

uniform requirements and may be considered damaging to the school in the larger community context;

o where the health and safety of the student or other students could be compromised.

• While a student will not be suspended solely for not wearing school uniform, ongoing non-compliance will be regarded as an infringement of the school’s student discipline policy.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL 2014

During 2012, a review of Public Education in the Port Macquarie area was conducted. The project aimed at “addressing the needs of our Social Media Generation in our Public Schools” has identified a number of recommendations that will improve the quality of education in our local schools. One recommendation focused on school image and the community perception of our school. As a result the school community made a decision to review our uniform policy and guidelines and give their support to a number of amendments which will be implemented in 2014. The main change relates to the introduction of a footwear policy. Please note the following:

• If a student is out of uniform, a short note should be provided stating the reason. • Leggings, hooded tops, tights, track pants, jeans and brief shorts are NOT part of the school uniform. • Jewellery or make-up should NOT be worn to school. • Enclosed solid plain black shoes must be worn at all times while at school. • Students are encouraged to wear hats while outdoors but they must be removed when entering

classrooms. • All shirts must have the Westport High Logo. Shirts purchased from other suppliers without the logo

are NOT part of the school uniform.

Junior Girls

• Red tartan skirt or school shorts or black business like pants

• School polo shirt with Westport High logo

• Black closed in shoes with white socks

• Bottle green sloppy joe with school emblem

• Green school jacket Please note: skirts should be of respectable length.

Junior Boys • Grey shorts or long grey pants

• School polo shirt with Westport High logo

• Black closed in shoes with white socks

• Bottle green sloppy joe with school emblem

• Green school jacket

Senior Girls • Green tartan skirt or black business like

pants

• White shirt with school emblem

• Black closed in shoes with white socks

• Bottle green sloppy joe with school emblem or

• Green school jacket or

• Senior jacket

• Tartan school tie (optional) Please note: skirts should be of respectable length.

Senior Boys • Grey shorts or long grey pants

• White shirt with school emblem

• Black closed in shoes with white socks

• Green school tie (optional)

• Bottle green sloppy joe with school emblem or

• Green school jacket or

• Senior jacket Note: School ties must be worn when students are representing the school in an official capacity.

SPORTS UNIFORM Junior and Senior Girls

• Black taslon or black basketball shorts or Black trackpants

• Sports polo shirt with Westport High logo • Joggers and white socks • Green school jacket

Junior and Senior Boys • Black taslon or black basketball shorts • Sports polo shirt with Westport High logo • Joggers and white socks • Black trackpants • Green school jacket

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Westport High School Shoe Guidelines Acceptable shoes

• Plain black leather or vinyl • Fully enclosed • Lace up or Velcro • Black laces • No coloured logos • No coloured soles

Examples include:

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Unacceptable shoes • Unenclosed uppers • Mesh uppers • Canvas shoes • Coloured laces • Coloured logos • Coloured joggers • Coloured soles • Ballet style shoes • Boots •

Examples include:

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WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM PRICES 2014

Junior School Items Price Junior Polo Junior Skirt Girls Shorts Boys Shorts Junior Jumper Track Jacket

$33.00 $40.00 $40.00 $33.00 $35.00 $70.00

Senior School Items Price Senior Shirt Senior Skirt Girls Shorts Boys Shorts Girls Tartan Tie Boys Green Tie Track Jacket

$33.00 $40.00 $40.00 $33.00 $20.00 $20.00 $70.00

Sportswear Items Price Sports Polo Basketball Shorts Sports Cap Sports Socks

$33.00 $35.00 $22.00 $ 8.50

Coast 2 Coast Sports, 35 Uralla Road, Port Macquarie Ph 02 6581 1558 F 02 6581 0455 E sales@coast2coastsports.com.au Opening Hours MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 – 5:00 SATURDAY 9:00 – 12:00 ON-LINE STORE AVAILABLE www.coast2coastsports.com.au

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SCHOOL FEES

To maintain a high standard of education, it is necessary to seek revenue additional to that allocated by the Government. Service contributions are used to provide such items as additional textbooks, library books, sporting equipment and materials and equipment (photocopying paper, report forms, letterhead paper, postage stamps, etc), all of which are directed towards the benefit of the student. Service contributions and elective fees would be appreciated at the beginning of the school year and may be paid in full or in the case of hardship 1/4 of the prescribed fee at the beginning of each term. Students who choose elective subjects must pay the compulsory elective fees. Where there are two children from one family in Year's 7 - 10 the total service contribution will be $60.00, and for three or more children it will be $70.00. A $100.00 Textbook hire fee per student is applicable in Years 11 and 12. A sum is provided by the Department of Education and Training each year, under the "Student Assistance Scheme", to assist with education costs, where genuine need exists. Application may be made on the form available at the office. YEAR 7: Service Contribution ....... ................................................................................... $45.00 Plus: Electives Technology 1 Industrial Arts ............................................................................... $15.00 Technology 2 Home Economics.......................................................................... $15.00 Music .............................. ................................................................................... $10.00 Visual Arts ....................... ................................................................................... $15.00 TOTAL: ..........................…………………………………………………………………………….$100.00

YEAR 8: Service Contribution ....... ................................................................................... $45.00 Plus Electives Technology 1 Industrial Arts ............................................................................... $20.00 Technology 2 Home Economics.......................................................................... $20.00 Music .............................. ................................................................................... $10.00 Visual Arts ....................... ................................................................................... $15.00 TOTAL: ..........................…..…………………………………………………………………………$105.00

Options for Year 7 and 8 Enrichment Classes: See separate booklet available from Deputy Principal or Year Adviser

YEAR 9: Service Contribution ....... ................................................................................... $45.00 Plus Electives: Agriculture ...................... ................................................................................... $30.00 Child Studies ................... ................................................................................... $10.00 Drama ............................. ................................................................................... $20.00 Food Technology ............ ................................................................................... $55.00 Graphics Technology ...... ................................................................................... $10.00 Information and Software Technology .............................................................. $15.00 Industrial Technology ..... - Timber (basic fee) plus cost of mirror glass ............ $35.00 - Electronics (basic fee) . ................................................................................... $30.00 - Metal (basic fee) ......... ................................................................................... $35.00 - Multimedia ................. ................................................................................... $15.00 Textiles Technology ........ ................................................................................... $30.00 Japanese ......................... ................................................................................... $10.00 Marine Studies ............... ................................................................................... $30.00 Music .............................. ................................................................................... $20.00

Physical Activity & Sports Studies (sports shirt / miscellaneous costs) ............. $45.00 (Additional costs required for outside venues) Visual Arts ....................... ................................................................................... $25.00

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YEAR 10: Service Contribution ....... ................................................................................... $45.00 Plus Electives Agriculture ...................... ................................................................................... $30.00 Child Studies ................... ................................................................................... $15.00 Drama ............................. ................................................................................... $20.00 Food Technology ............ ................................................................................... $55.00 Graphics Technology ...... ................................................................................... $10.00 Information and Software Technology .............................................................. $15.00 Industrial Technology - ... Timber (Plus project costs) ........................................ $30.00

- Electronics (Plus project costs) ........................................................................ $30.00 - Multimedia ................. ................................................................................... $15.00

Japanese ......................... ................................................................................... $10.00 Marine Studies ............... ................................................................................... $30.00 Metal & Engineering Manufacturing (Pathways) ............................................... $40.00 Music ............................. ................................................................................... $20.00 Physical Activity & Sports Studies (Approx $5.00 per week for outside venues) Visual Arts ....................... ................................................................................... $25.00

YEAR 11: Textbook Hire ........................................................................................... $100.00

Plus Electives Agriculture ...................... ................................................................................... $10.00 Biology ............................ ................................................................................... $10.00 Chemistry ....................... ................................................................................... $10.00 Computing Studies - IPT, ITF, SDD ...................................................................... $15.00 Construction ................... ................................................................................... $45.00 Drama ............................. ................................................................................... $25.00 Exploring Early Childhood................................................................................... $15.00 Food Technology ............ ................................................................................... $35.00 Hospitality....................... ................................................................................... $70.00 Industrial Technologies .. (plus project costs) .................................................... $10.00 Photography ................... ................................................................................... $50.00 Marine Studies ............... ................................................................................... $30.00 Metals and Engineering .. ................................................................................... $50.00 Music ............................. ................................................................................... $20.00 Physics ............................ ................................................................................... $10.00 Senior Science ................ ................................................................................... $10.00 Retail Operations (for folders and Learner’s Guide) .......................................... $20.00 Visual Arts ....................... ................................................................................... $50.00

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YEAR 12: Textbook Hire ........................................................................................... $100.00

Plus Electives Agriculture ...................... ................................................................................... $10.00 Biology ............................ ................................................................................... $10.00 Ceramics ………………………………….. ...................................................................... $25.00 Chemistry ....................... .................................................................................. $10.00 Computing Studies IPT IFT SDD .......................................................................... $15.00 Construction ................... ................................................................................... $25.00 Drama ............................. ................................................................................... $25.00 Exploring Early Childhood………. ......................................................................... $15.00 Food Technology ............ ................................................................................... $35.00 Hospitality....................... ................................................................................... $70.00 Industrial Technologies .. (plus project costs) .................................................... $20.00 Metals & Engineering ..... ................................................................................... $80.00 Music .............................. ................................................................................... $20.00 PDHPE ............................. Sports Taping Certificate ........................................... TBA Photography ................... ................................................................................... $35.00 Physics ............................ ................................................................................... $10.00 Retail Operations – Cost of learner’s Guide……………………………………………………$15.00 Senior Science ................ ................................................................................... $10.00 Visual Art ........................ ................................................................................... $50.00 SUPPORT UNIT Fees for student in the Support Unit will total $100 for the year. This includes elective fees for students integrated into mainstream classes.

TEXTBOOKS For the Junior School a Government Grant is provided to the school for the purchase of textbooks. As these are extremely costly, this money, for the most part, is being spent on class sets of books, rather than one for each child. They are used in class, and are available on loan overnight and/or when students require them. Any loss or damage to these books must be paid for. OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Students will be required to bring money to school to pay for such things as bus trips and excursions, entry fees to swimming pool, tennis and squash (court hire), competition fees, sporting venue fees, entrance fees for visiting groups (drama, music, etc.). These costs are notified in advance.

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ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING All students in Years 7 - 10 receive continuous assessment. This occurs through the year and from one year to the next, on the most important components in each subject. Assessment is made from information gained from bookwork, classroom activities, homework assignments and tests. The assessment is cumulative. All Years receive an Assessment Guide which provides detailed information on assessment issues. These documents are also available on the school website. Separate school reports are prepared for all years. Two reports are sent home with students each year, one at the end of each half-year or semester. HOMEWORK A Homework Centre operates in the school library every Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:01 pm until 4:30 pm. Staff are available to assist students with their work. Students have the opportunity and responsibility to do homework on a daily basis. They will benefit from homework by improved results in tests, reports and overall progress. There is evidence to suggest that parents expect children to be given homework. It is important that support is given at home if the student is to complete homework tasks. The amount of time spent on homework should increase as a student progresses from junior to senior years. Types of Homework All homework should be purposeful and consolidate, enrich or extend the school program. The type of task will vary according to the needs and age of the individual student and the subjects studied. Tasks may range from project work, revision of class work, reading, answering set questions, preparing for tests, and completion of task. Not every subject will have homework every day. In junior years consideration may be specifically given to:

• the talented child - extending abilities • the child with learning difficulties - giving specific help • the student's absence from school - catch up activities

Supervision of Homework The supervision of homework is primarily the responsibility of parents. Without their cooperation in providing study facilities and their reinforcement in encouraging their children, homework will be neglected. A regular time, set aside each day, in a quiet area is helpful. Homework will be monitored by class teachers. Students should use a homework diary to record their tasks and due dates. This may also be useful for parents wanting to check work needing to be done.

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EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS BICYCLES / SCOOTERS Students may ride bicycles/scooters to school. Once at school they must alight from their bicycle/scooter and walk the bicycle/scooter within the confines of the school. The reverse process is to be observed when leaving the school grounds. Bicycles/scooters are to be parked in the racks provided. Students are advised to provide a chain and lock for these items. The school will not accept any responsibility for bicycles/scooters or their accessories. Bicycles/scooters parked in an out of bounds area and in the event of an infringement of the above rules, students may not be permitted to bring their bicycles/scooters into the confines of the school. All road rules concerning bikes/scooters must be observed. Bicycles/scooters must not enter or leave through the staff carpark. Senior students riding motor cycles or driving motor cars must park their vehicles in Findlay Avenue, or in the car park near the Agriculture plot. This carpark is locked from 9 to 3pm and is under camera surveillance. CALCULATORS Students in Years 7 – 12 will need a scientific calculator as prescribed by the Board of Studies. They should bring them to every lesson. At Westport we recommend the Casio fx82AU plus calculator CLASSROOMS Rooms are to be kept in a tidy condition at all times. Furniture shall not be marked in any way. Damage to the furniture must immediately be reported to the class teacher. Any student found responsible for malicious damage to furniture will be billed for its replacement. Eating or chewing gum in the classroom is forbidden

during periods and at any time except where there may be an organised activity supervised by a teacher.

EXCURSION POLICY

Excursions are arranged by teachers to allow students to attend and participate in a wide variety of sporting, cultural and leadership activities. They may also be arranged as outings and field study trips to complement a subject or class program. As students are representing the school in the community, exemplary behaviour and the wearing of full school uniform is expected.

Students on the Restricted List, who have had suspensions or poor attendance or uniform compliance, are not generally permitted to participate in an excursion. Students can apply for exemption and this will be at the discretion of the Principal.

In general, students who are on Re-entry of our discipline system must have satisfied requirements to be off the level prior to going on an extra curricula activity. Extenuating circumstances may be discussed with the Principal.

Before a student can proceed on any excursion the appropriate permission note must be completed and returned to the school.

All fees for the excursion must be paid in advance of any excursion. The school can stop a student from participating in an excursion because of Health and Safety requirements.

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Student's rights and responsibilities Students have the right

• to be happy and to be treated with consideration.

• to be treated with respect and politeness.

• to develop and express opinions.

• to be safe.

• to know their things are safe

• of access to an appropriate and relevant course of study.

• to learn. No one has the right to stop a

student from learning.

• to a clean and healthy environment.

Students have the responsibility

• to treat others with consideration. This means they will not:

• laugh at others. • tease, torment or harass others

They will:

• listen respectfully • treat others politely and with respect.

• allow others their beliefs and opinions. • discuss issues calmly. • become informed. • disagree without being disagreeable.

• keep the school safe. This means students do not threaten, hit or hurt anyone by what they say or do.

• not take, steal, hide, damage or destroy property or other people’s things.

• choose their course of study carefully. • cooperate and do their work

• allow others to do their work. • come to school each day.

• keep the school clean and tidy. • use the bins provided.

• avoid prohibited substances.

HARASSMENT Harassment is any verbal or physical behaviour which is uninvited, unwelcome, offensive or threatening.

Any behaviour, which focuses on gender, sexuality, race, appearance, age or disability is not only unacceptable in this school, it is also against the law.

No one has the right to make school miserable for another person.

Harassment and sexual harassment may be a one-off event, a pattern of behaviour or be in the form of inappropriate material or objects. The main test of whether a behaviour, material or object constitutes harassment is how it affects others in the workplace.

Behaviour that constitutes harassment will be dealt with through the school's anti-bullying policy.

Materials and/or objects that may constitute harassment may be dealt with through the department's complaints procedures. The school's discipline and welfare policy will be referred to as a guide to deal with unresolved issues or as a follow up to the Principal's decisions.

No one deserves to be harassed. If a student believes they are being harassed, such harassment should be reported to any member of the staff who will refer the problem. Harassment is not tolerated in our school.

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Welfare and Discipline system

OUR MISSION

Westport High School develops successful lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

We will do this by providing:

• A safe, happy, caring and co-operative learning environment

• A relevant, challenging and flexible curriculum

• Relationships based on mutual respect and honesty

• A partnership between students, staff & parents

FAIR RULES

All students are responsible for their own behaviour.

The school operates under six basic rules.

Fair Rule 1: I can listen.

Fair Rule 2: I can be on time and prepared.

Fair Rule 3: I can follow instructions.

Fair Rule 4: I can work and let others work.

Fair Rule 5: I know how to ask for help.

Fair Rule 6: I can respect others by controlling what I do and say.

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Westport High School Merit Scheme This award scheme aims to recognise and reward students who consistently display excellent attitude and application in the classroom, who participate enthusiastically in extra curricula activities and who contribute to the building of a positive image of Westport High School, both within the school itself and among the general community. The scheme also aims to provide an incentive for all students to build on even the smallest success and to foster a culture that focuses on positive behaviour.

Areas recognised and rewarded include:

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

SPORTING & CULTURAL SUCCESS

EFFORT & ACHIEVEMENT

IMPROVEMENT

PARTICIPATION

CITIZENSHIP

ATTENDANCE

UNIFORM

MERIT AWARD SCHEME

Merits

Distributed by classroom teachers and activity organisers

Certificate of Merit

10 Merits presented to the Merit Coordinator

Rewards $2.00 Canteen Voucher

BRONZE AWARD

3 Certificates of Merit to the Merit Coordinator

Rewards $5.00 Canteen Voucher

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Certificate of Excellence – Silver Award

BRONZE AWARDS presented to MERIT COORDINATOR

Possible Rewards First choice in limited numbers excursions

First choice in Sport selections First choice in End of Year Activities selections

Free or discounted entry to a School Social Excursion at end of Semester

Acknowledgements

Presentation at Assembly School Notices

School Newsletter

Principal’s Award – Gold Award

2 Certificates of Excellence + application presented to Principal

Possible Rewards Principal’s Morning Tea with parents

Excursion and/or prize Medallion + Certificate

Acknowledgements

Presentation at Award Night Newsletter Newspaper

Merit Students of the Year

The most Merits collected by a student in each year group.

Acknowledgement Honour Board or perpetual trophy

Newsletter Newspaper

Uniform Merit Awards

Roll call teachers regularly recognise students who wear correct school uniform. Students are given a voucher to be placed in a draw at a school assembly. Students win $5 vouchers

for the school Canteen (supported by the P & C); and twice per year larger draws are held with prizes such as IPods, JayJays’ vouchers, etc.

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WESTPORT STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY SYSTEM

The aim of the Westport Student Responsibility System is to increase the level of responsibility exhibited by the students of Westport High School in order to allow teaching and learning to remain the focus of the classroom. We realise that most students behave responsibly most of the time. However, there are times when we need to remind them of their responsibilities, not just their rights. The process is as follows:

If a student commits a misdemeanour:-

• The classroom teacher will issue a warning or ask: “What are you doing?” This signifies that the process has begun.

• If the student replies appropriately (as most will), the teacher will ask the student to return to work and the lesson will continue. If the student replies inappropriately, or does not take responsibility for their behaviour, the teacher will issue a “Plan”. The student may also be asked to move to a time out desk.

• The student will not interact with other students and will follow the directions of the class teacher.

The plan must be completed. If the student does not behave appropriately or refuses to complete the plan they are sent to the Head Teacher in order to allow the lesson to continue. The student will be placed on the next step of the system. Students can progress two steps in the process each period if their behaviour continues to be unsatisfactory.

• On Step 4 the student is sent to the Head Teacher and placed on a “Blue Plan”. The student remains

with the Head Teacher during class until the plan is completed. The Head Teacher will phone the parent/guardian in order to discuss the issue.

• On Step 5 the student is placed in isolation by their Deputy Principal for a period of two days. The student will have work provided during this time. The Deputy Principal will phone the parent to discuss the issue or send a letter home.

• If the student refuses to enter the Isolation Room or behaves inappropriately while in the room, they

will be suspended for continued disobedience.

• Once the student has completed isolation or a suspension, the student returns to class on a “Yellow monitoring Card”.

• If the student behaves in a responsible manner for a period of two weeks they will exit the plan system.

The Staff at Westport High School are requesting parental support in the implementation of this system, in order to increase the teaching and learning time at our school for the benefit of all students.

Step 1 - Green Level Classroom Teacher – 2 weeks

Step 2 - Yellow Level Classroom Teacher – 2 weeks

Step 3 - Red Level Classroom Teacher – 3 weeks

Step 4 - Blue Level Head Teacher – 4 weeks

Step 5 - Purple Level Deputy Principal - Isolation

Step 6 - Suspension Principal

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VALUES

• Students should not engage in activities which are dangerous either to themselves, other students, or school property.

• You are expected to keep your environment clear of litter and rubbish. If asked by a teacher to assist in this matter, you are expected to cooperate.

• Students are to respect the school and not graffiti any areas or equipment. LATENESS

Roll Call is from 8.45am-9.00am. A student arriving late should report to the administration office on arrival at school. If students arrive within 5 minutes of 8.45am they may proceed to Roll Call, if not students must come to the office and obtain a late note. SMS messages are sent to parents if a student does not present to roll call or front office and this will avoid parents being alarmed when they receive a message to say their child is absent. This will avoid staff having to find if student is present and the ringing the parent. If a teacher detains a student, he or she should give that student a late note for the next teacher, and indicate the time the student was released. All lateness is recorded and students will be expected to provide a parental explanation.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Once arriving in the school grounds, junior students are not permitted to leave the grounds before 3.01 pm unless they have a leave pass. Parents are requested to write a note for their child to leave school, the child brings the note to the office before roll call and they are issued with a printed leave pass. It is NOT to become the practice for parents to ring the school to obtain a leave pass for their child unless it is an emergency. Parents are requested NOT to ring or text on the student’s mobiles. Senior students must come to the front office for a pass if they have free periods. SICK BAY Students are to obtain a note from their class teacher and proceed to the front office. The office staff will assess the illness or injury and if necessary notify parents to collect their child from school. Students must not telephone or text parents in this situation. `

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ORDERING LUNCHES Students' lunches can be ordered from 8:15 am until the end of recess by writing their name and order on a lunch bag.

Lunches can be collected from the senior window at the beginning of lunchtime.

NOTE: NO STUDENT ARE TO ENTER THE CANTEEN. MOVEMENT

• Students are to move quickly in response to the bell or an instruction. • Students are to keep to the left in passageways or corridors. • Students are to carry bags in such a way as to protect others and the walls and furniture as well as

protect the contents of the bag. • Students are to use the nearest stairway when proceeding to and from class. • Running in the buildings or passageways is forbidden. • Students moving to specialist rooms will remain outside these rooms until the teacher arrives and

directs movement. This applies to Art, Music, Science, Home Economics and Industrial Arts rooms and Computer Labs.

OUT OF BOUNDS Indoors Before school and during recess and lunch, all classrooms and corridors are out of bounds, unless a student has been given permission by a teacher to be in a building. All staffrooms are out of bounds unless a student has knocked at the staffroom door and has been given permission to enter by the teacher within the staffroom.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS A STUDENT TO ENTER AN EMPTY STAFFROOM. Outdoors Certain outdoor areas are designated for specific students e.g. senior students, students from the support unit. As there is likely to be variation to these areas, these will be communicated to students on assemblies and shown on the school plan displayed on the student noticeboard. Similarly, out of bounds areas are notified in the same manner.

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCE

Any change to addresses, contact phone/mobile numbers, and emergency contacts must be notified to the office as soon as possible. This enables the school to communicate important information and to contact parents quickly if necessary. Parents are requested to update student’s medical records to ensure that the school has the most up-to-date information for your child’s health. PARENT/TEACHER EVENINGS

During the year, evenings in terms 1 and 3 are set aside to provide an opportunity between written reports for a personal interchange between parents and teachers. These evenings are recommended for all parents to check on their child’s progress. In addition, information nights for subject selections are held early in term 3 for Years 8 and 10 when teachers are able to give advice to students and parents. Contact with teachers is, of course, available at all times and initial contact should be made with the student’s Year Adviser, unless it is a response to a communication from a particular teacher. P&C ASSOCIATION

Westport High School has a P&C Association which exists as a representative parent group. It is a forum for parent opinion and is involved in fundraising to assist in the purchase of resources not supplied by direct government funding. The P&C operates the Port Macquarie Sunday Markets at our school on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month between 8am and 2pm. The P&C Association meets in the School Library Resource Centre on the third Monday of each month during school term, meetings commence at 6pm. All interested parties are welcome. AECG (Aboriginal Education Consultative Group)

The Hastings AECG meets each month at different venues in Port Macquarie and Wauchope including schools and TAFE. Meetings are usually held on the last Thursday of each month from 12:30 – 2:30 and staff from schools and agencies, together with Aboriginal parents and community members are welcome to attend. Current President, Linda Olive, can be contacted at the Port Macquarie Office (65866900) for an agenda or for more information. The Westport High Junior AECG meets each fortnight on Thursday from 8:55 – 9:35 am. All Aboriginal students in years 9 and 10 are able to attend and have a voice in the School’s Aboriginal programs. Members work towards raising awareness of Aboriginal culture, promoting reconciliation and encouraging parent and community participation in school events. Student representatives attend Hastings AECG meetings to report on progress.

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STAFF LIST

PRINCIPAL Mr Terry GOODWIN

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Mr Mike Fraser (Relieving)

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Mr Ian GOWAN

ADMINISTRATION Mr A McMANUS

ENGLISH Ms L BEST - HT Mrs J HARGREAVES Ms D COOK Ms K HENDERSON (Yr 8 Adviser) Mr G LUMLEY Mr R DUTTON

MATHEMATICS Mrs R STEWART - HT Miss J FELTON Mr R STONE Mr M HAMMER Mrs E BROWNING (MTW) Mr B BOVEY (THUR/F)

SCIENCE Mr I MAVIN – HT Mr S BONE Mr G HARGREAVES Mr G PELLOW Mrs R ROACH (Yr 7 Adviser) Ms G SHUTE

HUMAN SOCIETY in its ENVIRONMENT Mr M FRASER - HT Mr M BOYD Mrs J CLIMPSON Ms M GARVEN Miss B MOONEY Ms K SIMPSON (Yr 11 Adviser)

TAS Mr P KING - HT Mr P FINNERTY Mr R McCLINTOCK Mrs S MASON (VET Coordinator) Mrs T FRATER (Girls Supervisor) Mrs V LONGSTAFF

TUTORIAL CENTRE Mr T DAVISON (TA Special) Ms N BAWDEN Mr A CHARLTON LANGUAGES Mrs C STARK

LIBRARY Mr M JOHNSON CAREERS Mr L KEDWARD

CAPA Mrs M FITZGERALD (Rel HT) Ms D KING Ms A TROTTER (Rel Yr 12 Adviser) Mrs C BEYER Mr D JACOBS (Yr 9 Adviser) PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr W RICHARDSON – HT Mr B JOHNSTON (Sports Organiser) Mrs G MEAD Mr A PARKIN (Yr 10 Adviser)

LEARNING & SUPPORT TEACHER Mrs K CROFT Ms K COSATO STUDENT WELFARE Mr D KIRKLAND HT Mr S HENDERSON (Student Support Office) Mrs R FERRETT (LaST (Tu) SUPPORT TEACHER TRANSITION Mrs D COBURN SCHOOL COUNSELLORS Mr R GRANT STUDENT SERVICES Mrs R DULY (Hearing Support)

HOME SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER Ms J SHANNON Mr M WHITE

SUPPORT Mr G FERRETT - HT Mr B BROWNE Mrs J THOMSON Mr L TIERNEY Ms S SELBY Ms P BROOKS Mr P APTHORPE SAS STAFF Mrs A HURD – Manager Mrs R BATTLE – Admin Mrs M SMITH - Admin Mrs S PENFOLD- Admin Mrs T FRAZIER - Library Mrs S COX - Science Mrs S FEL- Home Ec TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICER Mrs G Boswell SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICERS Ms D BARROIS Mrs J GRUNSELL Mrs A LOCK Ms K NEGUS Ms J WARD Mr A WARNER Mrs A WONDERLEY Mrs S WELLER ABORIGINAL STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER Ms B PAUL ABORIGINAL STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Mr B BREWER-CHARLES Ms B KAHLER Mr B HOWARD CANTEEN SUPERVISOR Mrs T NELSON GENERAL ASSISTANT Mr R DEWAR FARM ASSISTANT Mr K COOK

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Stage 5

Years 7 & 8

CURRICULUM

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Pattern of Study Areas of study include:

English Mathematics Technological and Applied Studies

Science HSIE (History and Geography) Creative and Performing Arts PDHPE LOTE – Japanese Enrichment

English English in stage four builds on Knowledge and skills learnt in stages two and three but has a larger emphasis on originality and creativity. An increased focus on the analysis of texts, particularly the influence of language and context on meaning, is also a feature of the course. Students study prose fiction, poetry, drama, film, non-fiction and multimedia texts, learning through both analysis of these texts and through composing their own. Literacy skills in grammar, spelling and punctuation are also an integral part of stage four English. Mathematics In Years 7 and 8 Mathematics a wide variety of topics are studied, including Algebra and Pythagoras’ Theorem. Emphasis is placed on Numeracy skills and problem solving as well as real life applications of Mathematics. Year 7 students have the opportunity to study the intricacies of Mathematics at Luna Park, whilst Year 8 may enjoy a mathematically challenging day at Ton o Fun. In all topics studied emphasis is placed on the importance and relevance of Mathematics in everyday life. Science Science at Westport High builds on the Science and Technology done in our feeder Primary Schools. Students will now move into laboratories to do their experiment work using a variety of equipment including Bunsen burners, transformers and microscopes. Stage 4 Science aims to develop a curiosity and understanding about the world and universe around them as well as the use of the Scientific Method to experiment and test hypotheses.

HSIE (History & Geography) In Stage 4 (years 7 & 8) HSIE time is equally divided between History and Geography. Courses may be semesterised so students cover both History and Geography in each of years 7 and 8.

Year 7 study Geography in Semester One covering topics such as: What is Geography, Our World, World Heritage Sites & Global Environments. In Semester Two they study History and cover topics such as: What is History & Societies & Civilisations of the Past. Year 8 study History in Semester One covering Aboriginal & Indigenous Peoples, Colonisation & Contact History. In Semester Two they study Geography covering topics such as Globalisation, Global Inequalities & Global Issues such as endangered species or global warming.

PDHPE PDHPE contributes significantly to the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students. It provides opportunities for students to learn about, and practise ways of, adopting and maintaining a healthy, productive and active life. It involves students learning through movement experiences that are both challenging and enjoyable.

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PDHPE (continued) PDHPE provides the opportunity for young people to explore issues that are likely to impact on health and well being of themselves and others, now and in the future. The issues that affect young people include physical activity, mental health, drug use, sexual health, nutrition, supportive relationships, personal safety, gender roles and discrimination. Through learning PDHPE, students have opportunities to develop personal coping strategies for everyday life. Learning areas include:

• Self and Relationships • Movement and Skill Performance • Individual and Community Health • Lifelong Physical Activity

LOTE (Japanese) At Westport High School the Year 7 students have the experience of learning Japanese for a full year. This enables them to gain a basic mastery of the language, and by the end of the year students should be able to tell their name and age, where they live, and some details about their family. They will also be able to understand simple instructions in the classroom. Reading and writing of the Japanese scripts are also taught, along with speaking and listening skills. Languages are taught as a means of increasing a student’s cognitive thinking) skills, as well as improving their capacity to listen. They also improve their understanding of the English language along the way. Language is not offered in Year 8 but can be chosen as an elective in Years 9 & 10 and the Senior School.

Technological & Applied Studies Areas of Study include:

Built Environments Products Information & Communication

Students are encouraged to Design, Produce and Evaluate, supported by a Design Folio. A range of Design-related content to support the above is presented through exposure to Agriculture, Computers, Food, Textiles, Timber, Metal and Electronics environments.

Creative & Performing Arts Visual Arts provides learning opportunities designed to encourage students to understand the Arts, including the different kinds of creative works they, and others make. Visual Arts plays an important role in the social, cultural and spiritual lives of students. It offers a wide range of opportunities for students to develop their own interests, to be self motivated and active learners who can take responsibility for and continue their own learning in school and post-school settings. Students are empowered to engage in visual forms of communication while having a lot of fun. Visual Arts can be continued as an elective into Years 9, 10, 11 & 12.

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Music in Year 7 is designed to reach students regardless of past experience performing and experience in the subject. Students will be involved in many practical tasks on a variety of instruments. At Westport we have a designated keyboard lab as well as full class sets of guitars, student access to drum kits and electric instruments as well as orchestral. In Music we look at the Basics of reading and writing Music. We examine the instruments of Rock and the Orchestra, Ethnomusicology, Aboriginal Music, Music and the Media plus the history and development of Rock and Roll. Our students are provided with text books written by our Music teachers and are given the opportunity to experience the variety of extra curricular activities we offer including Band, Vocal Group, School Productions and Dance Group.

Enrichment Line A semesterised elective line of 3 hours per 2 week cycle is offered to Years 7 & 8. The subjects offered are designed to engage the student with non traditional style offerings. Students reselect another subject at the end of each semester. See separate booklet available from Deputy Principal or Year Adivser.

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Stage 5

Years 9 & 10

CURRICULUM

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INTRODUCTION

Successful completion of the Years 9 and 10 Course leads to an award Record of School Achievement RoSA . A RoSA is the credential for students who leave school after Year 10 and before they receive their HSC. To qualify for this award, each student must –

• follow a prescribed course - see the following page • have a satisfactory record of attendance • behave appropriately in class. • have a satisfactory record of “participation” (tests, homework, assignments, class activity etc.) Unsatisfactory performance in any compulsory subject will lead to the non-award of the RoSA in that subject. Failure to attend school on a regular basis may also lead to a non-award. Please note the following additional information. 1) Select subjects that are of interest. 2) While all subjects outlined in the following pages are available, there are limits on the size of

practical classes. Subjects will only run if a sufficient number of students wish to do them. Some subjects on the list will not run classes in 2014. We will try to give all students their choices, but some compromise is always necessary.

3) A maximum of two Industrial Technology electives are able to be selected – Multimedia,

Timber, Metal and/or Electronics, (Graphics Technology is not an Industrial Technology subject).

4) Once subjects are chosen, there is virtually no scope for change, so select carefully. Teaching

staff for 2014 are allocated on the basis of these choices and cannot be changed. 5) Year 9 counts! Remember your RoSA credential begins this year. Assessment is continuous Over the entire period of time starting at the beginning of Year 9 so is important that you apply

yourself for the entire period of time, starting at the beginning of Year 9. 6) Record of School Achievement Award (RoSA) A RoSA is a cumulative credential – recognizing all you academic achievements. A ROSA will be awarded to all eligible students when they leave school (NOTE: students must have completed year 10). The RoSA will include a record of all courses undertaken and grades awarded by the school (A-E). This is based on all assessment tasks. If you are leaving school before getting your HSC you will have the option of sitting literacy and numeracy tests. The RoSA will include evidence of students’ extra-curricular achievements such as first-aid qualifications or volunteer work.

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PRESCRIBED COURSE FOR YEAR 9 and 10 ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AUSTRALIAN HISTORY and GEOGRAPHY (HSIE) PDHPE

THREE SUBJECTS FROM BELOW MUST BE STUDIED

(These must be numbered on your Subject Selection Sheet in the order of preference. Four selections must be made, one as a backup).

• The ‘Subject Preference Sheet’ is to be returned to the Year Adviser by the date set. Failure to do so will result in your preference going to the bottom of the list.

• Most of these electives involve the payment of a course fee. Make sure that you can afford the fee before choosing the elective.

• Each course, whether compulsory or elective, has an ASSESSMENT component made up of a combination of the following:

Examination Practical Work Assignments Homework Bookwork

SUBJECT CODES Agricultural Technology AG Child Studies CHS Commerce CO Drama DRA Food Technology FT Graphics Technology GT Industrial Technology: Electronics* ITE Industrial Technology: Metal* ITM Industrial Technology: Multimedia* ITMM Industrial Technology: Timber* ITT Information & Software Technology IST Japanese JAP Marine and Aquaculture Technology MS Metal & Engineering Manufacturing (Pathways) MEMG Music MU Physical Activity and Sport Studies PASS Textiles Technology TEX Visual Arts VA

*A maximum of 2 Industrial Technology electives can be studied

These subjects are compulsory

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COMPULSORY COURSES

ENGLISH COURSE DESCRIPTION: The development of individual’s abilities in language is essential to their growth as thinking, feeling people. The syllabus in English aims to develop students’ abilities to use and understand others’ use of English.

Students in English participate in a wide variety of language activities and learn by using language, rather than by accumulating abstract knowledge about it. Language activities include listening, talking, writing and reading in many areas. Students learn to speak and write in a variety of contexts, and experience and respond to a wide range of literature, especially Australian literature. Using and responding to the mass media and developing personal expression are equally important aspects of the syllabus.

In English, students are involved in using language in relation to matters that are of significance to them.

INTERNAL ORGANISATION/ SEQUENCING:

The three language modes: • Talking and Listening • Reading • Writing

In a range of contexts: • Everyday communication and personal expression • Literature • Mass media must be covered in each year.

The units of work are largely approached through thematic organisation, sequenced to be appropriate to the students’ maturity and experience.

The English classes are organised with the top class streamed and the remainder mixed ability, with the emphasis on student centred learning rather than content-centered learning. Where appropriate, some classes are formed to cater for:

• talented students to extend their work. • those students who have literacy difficulties.

This organisation recognises individual worth and the opportunity for each student to be extended to his/her full potential.

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics has five strands: ● Number ● Patterns and Algebra ● Data ● Measurement and Space ● Geometry

All students follow a similar study pattern in years 9 and 10. More able students will have the opportunity to be extended to achieve more and different outcomes to other students. All students should achieve outcomes to a Stage 5.1 level. More able students may achieve outcomes to Stage 5.2 or even Stage 5.3 level.

All Mathematics classes are streamed. Where appropriate, classes are formed to cater for: • talented students to extend their work. • those students who have numeracy difficulties.

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SCIENCE

The aim of the Science Stage 5 Syllabus is to provide learning experiences through which students will: • acquire scientific knowledge and skills and develop understanding about phenomena within and

beyond their experience, • develop an appreciation of science as a human activity and apply their

understanding to their everyday life and • develop positive values about and attitudes towards themselves, others, lifelong

learning, science and the environments.

Students will develop knowledge and understanding of: • the history of science; • the nature and practice of science; • application and uses of science; • implication of science for society and the environment; • current issues, research and development; • models, theories and laws and structures and systems related to the physical world, matter, the

living world and earth and space • interactions within the physical world, matter, the living world and earth and space.

Students will develop skills in: • planning investigations, • conducting investigations, • communicating information and understanding, • developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques and • working individually and in teams.

Through Science, students are helped to come to terms with a rapidly changing world. They acquire an approach to think scientifically which enables them to deal more effectively with issues and problems relating to people and their environment.

Junior students will experience the main strands of Science: Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Physics. It is important to have a very good grounding in Junior Science if you are intending to study Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Senior Science or Agriculture in Years 11 & 12.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH

and PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) contribute significantly to the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students. It provides opportunities for students to learn about, and practice ways of, adopting and maintaining a healthy, productive and active life. It also involves students learning through movement experiences that are both challenging and enjoyable, and improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence in a variety of contexts. It promotes the value of physical activity in their lives.

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The PDHPE Years 7-10 Syllabus content is divided into four strands. Strand 1 Self and Relationships Strand 2 Movement Skill and Performance Strand 3 Individual and Community Health Strand 4 Lifelong Physical Activity The PDHPE Years 7 – 10 Syllabus skills include – Communicating, Decision Making, Interacting, Moving, Planning and Problem Solving.

AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY, CIVICS and CITIZENSHIP

The syllabus has a distinct Australian flavour. The Stage 5 Geography section of the course comprises four compulsory focus areas:

• Investigating Australian identity

• Changing Australian Environments

• Issues in Australian Environments

• Australia in its Regional and Global Context

YEAR 9

INVESTIGATING AUSTRALIA’S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS Time allocation 25% of course time

Principal focus: The unique characteristics of Australia’s physical environments and the response of people to the challenges they present.

CHANGING AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES Time allocation 25% of course time

Principal focus: Ways in which communities in Australia are responding to change.

YEAR 10 ISSUES IN AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENTS

Time allocation 25% of course time

Principal focus: Ways in which geographical understanding contributes to the sustainable management of issues affecting the Australian environment.

AUSTRALIA IN ITS REGIONAL AND GLOBAL CONTEXT Time allocation 25% of course time

Principal focus: Australia in its regional and global contexts and the roles of individuals and groups in planning for a better future.

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AUSTRALIAN HISTORY, CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP

Studying History is essential to the development of informed and active citizenship. Through the insights and understanding gained from a study of History, students are challenged to consider their rights and responsibilities and the contribution they can make in a civil society. History provides a frame of reference that students use to think critically and to develop informed opinions about contemporary, national and international issues.

In Years 9 and 10 students study the following areas of 20th century Australia:

• Australia to 1914 • Australia and World War One • Australia between the wars • Australia and World War Two • Australia in the Vietnam War Era • Changing Rights and Freedoms • People Power and Politics in the Post-war Period • Australia’s social and Cultural History in the Post-war Period

This course allows students the opportunity to learn about all aspects of Australian life during the 20th Century and into the 21st Century. Emphasis from the above areas will be on the most interesting features of Australian life, including famous Australian personalities, sport, music, entertainment, fashion, Aboriginal issues, multiculturalism, feminism, relations with Asia and much more.

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ELECTIVE COURSES

HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT

COMMERCE

Do you sometimes wonder why you do certain subjects? Have you ever thought why am I doing this or questioned the relevance of the course material? If the answer is yes then Commerce is the course for you. Commerce actually prepares you for the real world. This course offers the chance to understand a whole range of issues that are, or will be, important to you in everyday life. We must all be able to deal with and understand our Commercial World.

Some of activities in this course involve: • playing the ASX Share market game and buy $50 000 worth of shares for the chance of

winning up to $5000 cash; • visiting shopping centres and learning your rights as a consumer and how to avoid getting into

debt with credit cards; • understanding how different types of businesses operate • buying your own car; • renting a house or unit; • learning how to vote, and learning how governments operate; • learning how to prepare the financial records of a business and how to manage your own

household budget, and keeping these records in good order for taxation purposes; • planning an overseas trip; • learning about the law and visiting the courthouse to view real life cases • using the internet to keep up with current events • learning essential life skills that you will actually use in the real world

This course will provide some of the important skills that you need to have as a consumer. It will help you to understand the world of business, law and government in our daily lives.

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CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

DRAMA

This course will provide students with experience in which the intellect, the emotions, the imagination and the body are all involved and developed through expression, performance, observation and reflection. Aspects of content will include:

• Improvisation • Play building • Dramatic forms • The reading and writing of scripts as texts for performance • Performance spaces • Technical aspects of production • Experience of dramatic presentations • Discussion, reading and writing about drama and theatre

Cost: $20.00 payable in full before end of Term 1.

MUSIC

The elective music program is for those students who are interested in continuing their music studies. It offers students an opportunity to:

• Learn an instrument for classroom use, for example: keyboard, guitar

or drums; • Participate in music from a wide variety of styles including Jazz, Rock, Australian and

Classical music; and • Become musically literate – i.e., read and compose music in traditional and other forms of

notation. The main components of the Elective Course are:

• Performance: in many styles. • Musicology: listening and analysis of MUSIC. • Composition: writing and arranging MUSIC for performance. • Aural Skills: developing literacy skills in MUSIC.

Cost: $20.00 payable in full before end of Term 1.

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VISUAL ARTS

Visual Arts is the subject where students are involved in the processes of making and studying artworks, based on their Australian life, experience and environment. Each student is capable of personal vision, insight and creativity. Visual Arts emphasises an imaginative and exploratory approach to learning which encourages personal expression and interpretation. Students use ideas, feelings and imagination to invent images, restructure their world and use materials expressively. The student’s ideas and feelings can be expressed through many different media and from the world of art. These may include drawing, design, painting, graphics, photography, textiles and fibre, sculpture, ceramics, wearables, jewellery and video - all forms of visual communication.

Cost: $25.00 payable in full before end of Term 1.

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH

JAPANESE

If you are a person who:

• wants to improve your literacy skills; • wants to become a better thinker and listener; • likes to do games and activities as part of the learning experience; • enjoys a little acting at times; • likes to have some proof of the skills that you have mastered; • finds the prospect of visiting another country exciting;

then Japanese may be the subject for you.

The proximity of Japan to Australia and the close relations between the two countries make the study of Japanese by Australian students a highly practical choice.

Government and businesses in both countries are supporting programs of student exchange and cultural interchange, which make it likely that young Australians familiar with the Japanese language will find their knowledge particularly rewarding.

Cost: $10.00 payable in full before end of Term 1.

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TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED STUDIES

MARINE & AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY Marine Studies and Aquaculture provides an opportunity for students to view marine and freshwater environments as a key to the future of planet earth. It develops in them an awareness of conservation, commercial and recreational possibilities of marine and freshwater environments. It gives them an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to communicate their ideas to fellow students and the community about the importance of these dominant ecosystems of our world. What is the overall direction and purpose of the course? The course is designed to:

• Develop an understanding of marine and freshwater ecosystems and all their life forms.

• Gain skills in recreational use of the aquatic environment by snorkelling.

• Develop an awareness of the importance, scope and diversity of marine and freshwater life in the world, Australian and local context.

• Introduce students to the knowledge and skills needed for practical aquaculture production.

• Develop a sense of responsibility for the need for wise management practices when dealing with aquaculture, use of fresh water and marine resources.

• Increase students’ ability to observe, research and communicate aquaculture enterprises.

• Allow students to follow their own interests in the context of aquaculture.

• Widen the vocational interest of the students.

• Develop an ability to work and co-operate in a group situation. Careers This course could be the stepping stone to careers in: Marine Biology, Fisheries Officer, Water Services Officer, National Parks Ranger, Fish Farming, Scuba Diving, Marine Ranger.

Module Titles covered in Year 9 will include: Introduction to Marine and Aquaculture technology, Skills Management and Equipment, Marine animals and plants – Antarctica’s Marine Biology, Dangerous Marine Creatures and Snorkelling Aquaculture I. Module Titles covered in Year 10 will include: Skills Management and Employment, Australian marine and freshwater environments, Fisheries biology, Sustainable use of marine and freshwater environments, Aquaculture II and General Interest Focus Area. Cost: Year 9 & 10 - $30.00 per year payable by end Term 1

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WORK EDUCATION

Available to students in Support Unit only.

This course prepares students for a variety of work experiences. Students are encouraged to identify their strengths and plan work experiences based on these.

The course consists of work experience placements supported through classroom learning at school. Students are supported in work experience placements in a variety of ways depending on their needs.

The course covers the following areas: • Learning about workplace issues. • How to work safely. • How to communicate in the workplace. • Developing skills to make plans for the future. • Rights and responsibilities of staff and employers. • Opportunities to develop skills for effective participation in the workplace. • Identifying and meeting support personnel in the community who assist with planning

processes for work.

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Food Technology is a subject concerned with food at home, commercially and in industrial settings such as restaurants, shops, supermarkets, food and drink manufacturers.

It involves students investigating foods through practical "hands-on" applications. Students will also follow a design process to produce new food products, packages, advertising campaigns and menus.

The knowledge, skills and attitudes gained by students will provide benefits for both vocational and general life experience.

Themes to be studied: • Food as a Small Business - (Coffee Shops, Take-Away Shops, etc.) - Planning menus, food

preparation, layout and design of building, marketing, etc. • Food for Special Occasions - catering and hosting functions, menu planning, food

presentation, cake decoration, food festivals around the world. • Food Service and Catering - catering for home, restaurants, canteens, travel and

hospitals. This includes excursions to TAFE and related industries. • Food for Special Needs - menu planning for special diets and nutrient needs throughout

the lifecycle. • Food and Convenience - designing, analysing and producing convenience foods,

comparing fresh and convenience foods. • Food Packaging - types, labelling, environmental concerns, surveying and designing food

packages.

Cost: Year 9 & Year 10 $55.00 per year, payable in full before end of Term 1.

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TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY

Textiles is alive and well at Westport High!

Textiles provides a means of self expression, cultural significance and functionality. It is a very creative and exciting practical subject which provides students with a broad knowledge of the properties, performances and uses of textiles. Students will document and communicate their design ideas and experiences, making use of contemporary technology in their textile project work. Areas covered: • Fabrics; how they are made, used and cared for

• Fashion and design ; its influences, designers and how to illustrate design briefs

• Culture; various countries and culture’s ideas of fashion and beauty

• Construction Techniques necessary for the creation of different articles and related fabrics.

The projects will give students the opportunity to be creative, independent learners while exploring many aspects of textiles and encouraging individuals to express ideas and opinions.

Cost: Year 9 $30.00 per year, payable in full before end of Term 1.

GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY (Formerly called Technical Drawing)

Graphics Technology is important to all students, both girls and boys, as it develops skills in communication by graphical means. These skills are significant in a technological society which is so dependent on its members being able to draw and understand drawings.

Students interested in careers in building and mechanical trades, architecture, engineering, surveying, cartography, graphical design, town planning and science (design studies) require the skills learnt in this course.

Students intending to study Industrial Technology - Engineering Science or Design and Technology in Years 11 and 12 should consider this subject, as it provides a component developed in these courses.

Graphics Technology develops skills in all methods of pictorial or three-dimensional drawing, two-dimensional drawing, sketching, uses of light and shadow, sketching and using color. All students will gain competencies in the use of Computer Aided Drawing (C.A.D.) by use of computer programs. Students will also undertake product drawing projects where they will research, design and produce marketing briefs for everyday products. In this way the graphic techniques used in advertising and product promotion are developed. Cost: $10.00 per year, payable in full before end of Term 1. (Students will need to supply, at their own cost, the correct drawing gear approximately $30.00).

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (only 2 options can be studied)

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - ELECTRONICS

Electronics is an important part of everyday life. Calculators, televisions, radios, computers etc. all rely on electronics. Electronics is the fastest growing technology in the world today.

In Electronics, students will enter the world of resistors, capacitors, transistors and circuits. They will manufacture continuity-indicators, decision-makers, door-bells, alarms and games through year 9. Entering year 10, students will design, develop and manufacture an alarm and activated switch, electronic dice or even a metal detector. They will also build a small battery driven car made from parts of old videos that allows them to extend themselves in electronics understanding and the creative side of design.

Industrial Technology:- Electronics will appeal to both boys and girls who will find the subject fascinating and rewarding. The subject encourages a sense of purpose, enjoyment and personal satisfaction through the production of practical projects.

Cost: Year 9 - $30.00 per year (this includes 1 pair of safety glasses) Year 10 - $30.00 per year (plus the cost of the major project).

Safety glasses and fully enclosed leather shoes are compulsory

YEAR 9 - INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - METAL

In Year 9 the Industrial Technology: Metal program provides the opportunity for students to develop skills in the use of hand tools, machines and welders through the construction of projects. The projects are designed to extend skill development.

This will include gaining knowledge of the materials and working methods to ensure an understanding of manufacturing procedures. This course will provide interest to both girls and boys, with all students having opportunity to achieve a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction through the manufacture of useful and interesting projects. In Year 10 students will study Metal & Engineering Manufacturing (Pathways)

Cost: Year 9 & 10 - $35.00 per year (this includes 1 pair of safety glasses) Plus project costs Safety glasses and fully enclosed leather shoes are compulsory

YEAR 10 - METAL & ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING (PATHWAYS)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills to enable individuals to be competent in a range of activities in the metal workshop and function in a light manufacturing setting. They will gain a TAFE qualifications “Certificate 1 in Manufacturing (Pathways)” whilst producing set metal projects Cost: Year 10 - $40.00 per year (plus cost of major projects) Safety glasses and fully enclosed leather shoes are compulsory

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - MULTIMEDIA

This course is designed to provide an insight and opportunities for students to explore the multimedia industry in the following areas.

• Video and sound editing to create films or movies. From initial storyboarding, shooting and editing, and production of interactive DVD with title and credits.

• 3D Modelling: Creating Virtual Reality animations, like ‘SIMS’ • Computer Animation: Creation of cartoon characters and making them walk / talk • Web page design: Planning and creation of a Web page or site • Digital Still Photography- Enhancement and Manipulation • Brochures and presentations

This is a predominantly practical subject that allows students to experience these areas using the relevant equipment and programs. It is designed to be a very ‘hands on’ subject that allows for students individual creativity. It allows students to investigate traditional, current and emerging technologies that relate to the multimedia industry and the impact of new and emerging technologies on careers and professions in the Multimedia Industries.

Cost: Year 9 - $10 per year, Year 10 - $10 per year

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – TIMBER

The Industrial Technology: Timber program is designed to develop confidence in the skillful use of materials, machines, hand and power tools, equipment and processes. Industrial Technology: Timber provides the opportunity for students to design and construct projects such as stools, tables and bread bins using wood. The wood turning lathes may be used by students to produce turned bowls, mallets and small tables. Safe working practices are emphasised during the course. Industrial Technology: Timber is of interest to both boys and girls as skills useful to every member of society are developed. Computer programs may be used to assist with planning and presentation of projects. Students will achieve a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction in the useful and interesting projects they manufacture. Cost: Year 9 - $35.00 per year (this includes 1 pair of safety glasses),

Year 10 - $30.00 per year (plus cost of Major Project:- Basic Pine Coffee Table $30, Pacific Maple $60 or supply own material)

Safety glasses and fully enclosed leather shoes are compulsory

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INFORMATION & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY Computer-based technology is an important part of modern society. It is used in daily activities in the workplace, education, entertainment, recreation and the home. Students will spend a major part of their time doing “hands on” practical activities and project work to develop confidence in handling ever changing and emerging technologies. Students will study a number of options and look at their practical applications. Some of the options include:

• Digital Media (video production, computer graphics) • Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Modelling • Authoring & Multimedia (PowerPoint presentations) • Internet & Website Development (creating web pages) • Robotics and Automated Systems (Lego systems)

This course is appropriate for all students and does not require any prior learning. Cost: $15 per year.

CHILD STUDIES Stage 5

Child studies will assist you to understand the significant impact of the child’s environment and the role that the child and others can take in the active construction of this environment. You will learn to identify, create and evaluate solutions to enhance child wellbeing. You become aware of and learn to access a range of relevant community resources and services. Learning in Child Studies will promote a sense of empathy for children, their parents, caregivers and those that have the potential to influence the learning environments. It contributes to the development in young people of an understanding and appreciation of the range of ways they can positively impact on the wellbeing of children through roles in both paid and unpaid contexts. Study of this subject will support young people engaged in voluntary caring, supervision and child support roles and in formal work opportunities such as childcare and education. A better start to life creates a better future for the child. Child Studies enables young people to understand the interrelated factors that influence the early years and their impact on the next generation of successful, creative and confident learners and community members. Cost: $10.00 – Year 9

$15.00 – Year 10 payable in full before end of Term 1.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES (PASS)

The aim of the Exercise and Sports Studies Syllabus is to enhance students’ capacity to participate effectively in physical activity, leading to improved quality of life for themselves and others.

Knowledge, understanding and skills Students will:

• develop a practical understanding of the foundations for efficient and enjoyable participation and performance in physical activity and sport.

• develop knowledge and understanding about the contribution of physical activity and sport to personal, community and national identity.

• enhance the participation and performance of themselves and others in physical activity and sport.

• develop the skills to participate in physical activity and sport with confidence and enjoyment.

Values and Attitudes Students will:

• develop a commitment to lifelong participation in physical activity and sport. • appreciate the enjoyment and challenge of participation in physical activity and sport. • value the contributions of physical activity and sport to society.

Costs: • Students will be required to attend some units of work at various sporting venues around

the town and will, at times, need to meet the cost of these. Notification of any upcoming costs will be given to parents/ caregivers.

Cost: $45 for Sports shirt and miscellaneous course costs: covers Years 9 & 10, payable in full before end of Term 1.

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SPORT at WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL

Westport High School has a long and proud history of sporting achievements. We have had many students represent our Lower North Coast Zone, Region, State and Australia in a wide variety of sports. Students are encouraged to compete in many CHS and local competitions and to pursue selection in representative sides. Touch continues to be one of our consistently popular sports and our achievements are always extremely pleasing. Many other sports such as Basketball, Hockey, Cricket, Soccer, Tennis, Futsal, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Athletics, Swimming, Cross-Country, Volleyball and Squash attract competitive teams. Westport conducts annual Swimming and Athletics Carnivals and these are well supported and form a vital role in our school’s sporting and cultural calendar. Tuesday Period 3 & 4 Year 7 students Wednesday Period 3 & 4 Year 8 students Thursday Period 5 Years 9, 10 and 11

Students can select from a great diversity of options from the very active to passive activities. Year 7 students complete a set programme for Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4. All students have the opportunity to continue and build on our proud sporting traditions and our school goes to great lengths to acknowledge their achievements at formal assemblies and Presentation Night.

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Westport High School Year 7 – School Requirements

All students commencing Year 7 at Westport High School will require the following items. The items marked with an * are available from the Westport High School Canteen between 8:00am and 2:00pm Monday to Friday. All enquiries for the Canteen can be directed to Trish or Heather on 6583-5639. STUDENT DIARY FOR ALL STUDENTS AS SUPPLIED ENGLISH 1 x A4 192 page exercise book 1 x A4 Display folder MATHS 1 x 240 page exercise book 1 x HB pencil 1 x Ruler 1 x Eraser 1 x Compass 1 x Protractor 1 x Scientific Calculator SCIENCE 1 x 196 page exercise book 1 pair safety glasses HISTORY 1 x A4 128 page exercise book GEOGRAPHY 1 x A4 128 page exercise book MUSIC 4 books provided for fee of $10 Coloured pencils Lead pencils (HB) PD/H/PE 1 x A4 display folder VISUAL ARTS 1 x A4VA Diary 1 x 2B pencil 1 x Eraser Additional resource list distributed in class

LANGUAGE 1 x 192 page exercise book TECHNOLOGY 1 cap 1 apron 1 x Bobbin $2.00 1 A4 display folder 1 x safety glasses (Science glasses acceptable) GATS STUDENTS ONLY – EXTRA 1 x A4 192 page exercise book 1 A4 display folder SUPPORT UNIT STUDENTS (IM and IO) 2 x A4 display folders * 1 cooking cap $4.00 * 1 x Bobbin $2.00 * 1 x 2B pencil 1 x A4 VA Diary $2.00 1 pair safety glasses $8.00 STATIONARY LIST 2 x 4GB or 1 x 8GB thumb drive - labelled Coloured Pencils Lead Pencils Ruler (Not Metal) Eraser Correction tape` Highlighters Pens of high quality (eg stabilo, artline ) 5 subject books are not recommended

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND/OR PARTICULARS

Student Name_____________________________________________ Roll Class ________ CHANGES Date of Change_____________________ Mailing Title__________________________________ Home Phone______________________________ Mobile Phone___________________________ Email Address____________________________________________________________________ Home Address ___________________________________________________________________ Work Numbers Mother_______________________ Father_______________________ Emergency Contact __________________________________ Phone______________________ Medical Details ___________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TO ALL PARENTS

The P&C Canteen relies heavily on the support of volunteers. If you can afford to give any of your time it would be greatly appreciated. Normal time is from 8.30/9.00am until 2.00pm. As a thank you, your child/children will receive a free lunch on the day you volunteer. Please indicate below, your preferences and return it as soon as possible to me at the Canteen.

Thank you Trish Nelson Canteen Manager (6583 5639) ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please complete and return to the Canteen as soon as possible. Please tick ( ) the day or days you can assist:

MONDAY ( ) TUESDAY ( ) WEDNESDAY ( ) THURDAY ( ) FRIDAY ( )

Week 1 ( ) Week 2 ( ) Week 3 ( ) Week 4 ( ) Week 5 ( ) NAME: ____________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________

SAFE COOPERATIVE RESPECTFUL

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APPLICATION FOR P & C MEMBERSHIP The P & C Committee meets at 6pm on the THIRD Monday of each month, in the school Library. All parents, carers and community members are welcome to attend. Only paid members are entitled to vote on issues arising. I would like to become a member of the P & C Association, and enclose $2-00 for the annual membership fee. FULL NAME: ____________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: ________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO: President, P & C Association Westport High School Surname:___________________________________ First Name: ____________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________ Mobile Number: _______________________

Student Name: _______________________________ Grade / Year: _________________________

I would like to volunteer my services for:

CANTEEN (as per attached sheet) ( )

SUPPORT FACULTY ( )

(Students with intellectual / physical disabilities) performing routine but vitally important tasks such as reading to the children and assisting them with their arts and crafts lessons. Please tick the appropriate place and place form in the P & C mailbox situated outside the school Administration Office.

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WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL LOCKER CONDITIONS

STUDENT: YEAR: LOCKER NO: CONDITIONS OF HIRE

1. No food to be stored in the locker. 2. No firearms , weapons, illegal substances or non-prescription drugs are to be stored in the locker 3. No defacing of lockers (no stickers etc) 4. Locker to be emptied at end of each term 5. Students may be asked to open lockers to any member of the school executive. 6. Failure to open when requested by a member of the executive will result in the keys being surrendered without refund

of hire charges. Police will be called if there is a suspicion that illegal items are stored in the locker. I acknowledge and understand the above conditions. Student Signature: Date Parent/caregiver Signature: Date FOR USE OF LOCKER $20.00 Payment made to Finance Office Signed ___________ Date __________ SCHOOL COPY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WESTPORT HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL LOCKER CONDITIONS

STUDENT: YEAR: LOCKER NO: CONDITIONS OF HIRE

1. No food to be stored in the locker. 2. No firearms , weapons, illegal substances or non-prescription drugs are to be stored in the locker 3. No defacing of lockers (no stickers etc) 4. Locker to be emptied at end of each term 5. Students may be asked to open lockers to any member of the school executive. 6. Failure to open when requested by a member of the executive will result in the keys being surrendered without refund

of hire charges. Police will be called if there is a suspicion that illegal items are stored in the locker. I acknowledge and understand the above conditions. Student Signature: Date Parent/caregiver Signature: Date FOR USE OF LOCKER $20.00 Payment made to Finance Office Signed ___________ Date __________ STUDENT COPY

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General Permission to Publish and disclose information Dear Parent/ Caregiver, I am seeking your permission to allow the school/Department of Education and Communities to publish and/or disclose information about your child for the purposes of sharing his/her experiences with other students, informing the school and broader community about school and student activities and recording student participation in noteworthy projects or community service. This information may include your child’s name, age, class and information collected at school such as photographs, sound and visual recordings of your child, your child’s work and expressions of opinion such as in interactive media. The communications in which your child’s information may be published or disclosed include but are not limited to: • Public websites of the Department of Education and Communities including the school website, the Department of

Education and Communities intranet (staff only), blogs and wikis • Department of Education and Communities publications including the school newsletter, annual school magazine and

school report, promotional material published in print and electronically including on the Department’s websites • Official Department and school social media accounts on networks such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter • Local and metropolitan newspapers and magazines and other media outlets Parents should be aware that when information is published on public websites and social media channels, it can be discoverable online for a number of years, if not permanently. Search engines may also cache or retain copies of published information. Published information can also be linked to by third parties. Please complete the permission slip and return to Westport High School. Yours sincerely Mr Terry Goodwin Principal Westport High School

Permission to Publish I have read this permission to publish and: Tick the appropriate box [ ] I give permission [ ] I do not give permission to the school/Department of Education and Communities to publish information about my child as described above, including in publicly accessible communications. This signed permission remains effective until I advise the school otherwise.

Child’s name: ………………………………………………………………………………

Parent/carer/caregiver’s name (please print): ……………………………………………………………..

Parent/carer/caregiver signature: ………………………………………………………….

Date: …………………………………………………………………..

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