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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to Ellenbrook Secondary College!
Our school is continuing to build a caring place where everyone knows that they are safe. Ellenbrook Secondary College has identified three overarching values that reflect how we are moving forward: (E) Engagement, (S) Success and (C) Community.
Engagement is about providing a “rich” educational experience for all students in all learning areas. For example, a student in Physical Education can go on an outdoor education camp and a person in the arts can participate in special concerts. The future aspirations of the students at our College require us to provide a learning environment that meets their current and future needs, but students have to play their part. They need to come to school and engage. They need to be on time, wear the uniform and be ready to learn. These are attributes that bring success in life. The punctuality and attendance issues are not minor concerns – missing the beginning of a lesson, or missing it entirely, has a major impact on achievement, as it interrupts the continuity of the learning journey each teacher plans to deliver to their students. Complying with the College Dress Code is a compulsory requirement for all students, and I look forward to parental support in making sure students arrive at school in uniform every day. Being ready for learning means students have had a good night’s sleep, a regular breakfast and their bag is packed with the necessary tools for learning.
Success comes with engagement in the learning environment. We want all our students to strive to do their best. Parents and teachers have to continuously encourage students to strive to achieve a personal best. In a climate of increasing competition for the best jobs, it is not good enough to achieve mediocre results at school. I urge you to have those hard conversations with your children to let them know that you expect them to be the best they can be at school. Students need to have purpose both at school and during home study, seeking help whenever necessary, rather than simply ignoring areas that might present difficulties.
We expect parents, students and staff to support the creation of a positive school. We want students to feel safe and motivated to engage in learning so they can be personally successful. We are putting considerable effort into our behavior management system and are showing minimal tolerance to those who choose to disrupt the learning environment or threaten the safety of others. We are a community-focused College. For these reasons we are working hard to re-establish our House System and create a feeling of belonging and place. You are always welcome to visit the College and attend the various concerts, assemblies, sporting carnivals and parent nights. Please seek answers whenever you have questions or concerns. You can approach me, other Administration staff and teachers. I look forward to a very productive partnership with you and your children.
Dr Peter Havel Principal
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CONTENT
Ellenbrook Secondary College Student Start and Finish Times 5
Ellenbrook Secondary College Administration Hours/Term Dates/Payment Details 6
Policy on Contribution and Charges 7
Additional Cost Items for 2019 Year 11 - 12 8 - 9
Year 11 Proposed Contribution and Charges Schedule 10 - 11
Year 12 Proposed Contribution and Charges Schedule 12 - 13
Estimated Anticipated Additional Cost Items for 2019 14
Secondary Assistance Scheme Public Schools 2019 Eligibility Criteria 15
Secondary Assistance Scheme/ABSTUDY 2019 16
Student Attendance and School SMS Service 17
Student Dress Code 18
Lowes School Uniform Price List 19
Code of Values 20
Policy restrictions on energy, highly caffeinated and soft drinks 21
First Aid Procedures 22
School Map Lower Level 23
School Map Upper Level 24
Smart Phone App 25
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STUDENT START / FINISH TIMES
Wednesday Start 8:35am Finish 2:30pm 8:35am Courtesy Siren
8:40 --- 9:38 Period 1 58 min
9:41 --- 10:39 Period 2 58 min
10:39 --- 11:03 Lunch 1 24 min
11:06 --- 12:04 Period 3 58 min
12:07 --- 1:05 Period 4 58 min
1:05 --- 1:29 Lunch 2 24 min
1:32 --- 2:30 Period 5 58 min
If your child is absent, please contact the school by: SMS – 0416 906 271 or via: EMAIL – [email protected]
Mon – Tue – Thur – Fri Start 8:35am Finish 2:55pm 8:35am Courtesy Siren
8:40 --- 9:43 Period 1 63 min
9:46 --- 10:49 Period 2 63 min
10:49 --- 11:13 Lunch 1 24 min
11:16 --- 12:19 Period 3 63 min
12:22 --- 1:25 Period 4 63 min
1:25 --- 1:49 Lunch 2 24 min
1:52 --- 2:55 Period 5 63 min
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ELLENBROOK SECONDARY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION HOURS, TERM DATES, PAYMENT DETAILS
2019 WA School Holidays Term 1 Monday 4 February, 2019 - Friday 12 April, 2019 School holidays Saturday 13 April, 2019 - Sunday 28 April, 2019 Students return to College on Tuesday 30th April, 2019 Term 2 Monday 29 April, 2019 - Friday 5 July, 2019 School holidays Saturday 6 July, 2019 - Sunday 21 July, 2019 Students return to College on Tuesday 23 July, 2019 Term 3 Monday 22 July, 2019 - Friday 27 September, 2019 School holidays Saturday 30 September, 2019 - Sunday 13 October, 2019 Students return to College on Monday, 14th October, 2019 Term 4 Monday 14 October, 2019 - Thursday 19 December, 2019 School Holidays Friday 20 December, 2019 - Sunday 2 February, 2020
Administration Contact Number: 9297 9700
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ellenbrooksc.wa.edu.au
Administration Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:15am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am – 3:00pm
Payments can be made by:
Cash or Eftpos – Administration Office
Cheques can be made payable to – Ellenbrook Secondary College
Credit Card – by phone or in person at the administration office
Direct Debit Plan – Contact the administration office for information
BPay – Biller code and reference available on student account statement
Email payment details or questions to: [email protected]
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POLICY ON CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES
The Legal Position
The State Government through the Department of Education provides placement at educational facilities for all students who choose to attend Government schools.
The Department also pays for the wages of all teaching and non-teaching positions plus costs such as repairs, maintenance and utilities. The government does not provide funding for many goods and services which students use and it is reasonable for parents to meet these costs.
Where do contribution and charges go?
Some examples include: ingredients in home economics, transport, photographic equipment and supplies, art materials, timber, metals, consumable tools, external instructors, sporting equipment, text books etc.
Who should pay?
Given that all students benefit from the pool of collected contributions and charges, it is fair to expect that all parents should pay the balance of contributions and charges. All would agree that it is unfair for those parents who meet their financial commitments to be seen to subsidise the education of those students whose parents do not pay their contributions and charges. This school is committed to an even-handed and responsible approach, meaning parents should make contributions towards their children’s education.
A Compassionate View
This school is only too aware that the payment of school contributions and charges can be a burden for some families. Part payments, deferred payment, payment plans and credit card debits are all available to support parents experiencing difficulties. In some cases of financial hardship the Principal will consider full or partial waver of contributions and charges. However, we do need to talk to you about this. Ignoring accounts and reminders is unhelpful to all parties.
If parents are having difficulty paying fees, please contact the school office on 9297 9700 or email [email protected] to discuss possible payment options.
Collecting contributions and charges
The school will take a positive approach to collecting contributions from parents of students in Year 7 to 10. In particular, the school will highlight the benefits to students if all parents meet their contributions. With respect to charges for Years 11 to 12, the school will actively seek full payment of charges.
The College Board, in support of this process, has endorsed the following actions:
• Regular accounts sent home to parents. • Parents who refuse to communicate with the College and have made no effort to pay charges will be referred
to our debt collection agency, as permitted in the regulations. • Students whose family has a history of non-payment will be refused enrolment in high cost subjects. • Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 high cost subjects will require a 50% confirmation charge prior to enrolment. • Any outstanding amounts at the end of the year will carry over to the next year total. • Where parents with outstanding compulsory charges have failed to arrange and commit to a payment plan, the
student may be removed from their chosen Elective courses and be placed in a course that satisfies the requirements of the Curriculum Framework. Or, in the case where the unpaid ‘Compulsory Charges’ cover the cost of materials for practical classes, the student will not be able to participate in the practical lessons and will have to complete theory work.
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ADDITIONAL COST ITEMS FOR 2019 YEAR 11 2019 Charges and Voluntary Contributions Endorsed by the College Board 5th November 2019
The list below details the planned excursions, incursions, camps and competitions that have been approved by the College Board and may take place in 2019. The costs are an estimate of each activity and will not exceed the amounts given.
You will be contacted with the details closer to the activity date- payment is not required until this time.
Department Excursions/Incursions/Competitions/Camps Cost
Dance - Arts Camp - Bobby pins/hair ties/makeup
$250.00 - $300.00 Not provided by school
Drama - Excursion/Incursion - Production items, tights, mascara etc. - Arts Camp
$50.00 Not provided by school $250.00 - $300.00
Design & Technology - Materials & Projects - Excursion
$50.00 $15.00
English - Photocopied Resource Packs $15.00
Leavers Jacket - Senior School for following year $120.00
Home Economics - Projects/Materials $50.00
Business Ed/Computing - Print Charge - NCSS Competition
Dependent on usage $15.00
ATAR Exam preparation - Tutoring $20.00
Mathematics
- Excursion/Incursion - Competitions - MATHLETICS Subsidy - Book Hire
$15.00 $30.00 $ 7.00 $20.00
Music
- SIM-Instrumental Hire Fee - Extra-Curricular Music - Arts Camp - Accompanist Fee - Performance Uniform-Available @ LOWES
Blazer/Tie/Shirt/Pants/Socks/Closed in shoes. Extra-Curricular Music Students MUST purchase the performance uniform
$110.00 $60.00 $250.00 - $300.00 $360.00 $270.00 approx.
Musical Production - Jacket - Camp - Production attire-tights
$50.00 $120.00 Not provided by school
Photography - Excursion/Incursion/Club - Arts Camp
$30.00 $250.00 - $300.00
Media - Excursion/Incursion - Arts Camp
$30.00 $250.00 - $300.00
Physical Education
- Interschool Athletics - Various Netball Tournaments - Interschool Swimming - School Swimming Carnival - Various Basketball Tournaments - Rugby Tournaments - Soccer Tournaments - Football Tournaments - Sports Uniform
$30.00 $15.00 $15.00 $30.00 $20.00 $15.00 $15.00 $20.00 College dress code
HASS - History - Camps $45.00 HASS - Cert ll Tourism - Day Trips 40.00
HASS - Geography (General & ATAR) - Excursions $20.00
HASS - Economics - Excursions $20.00 HASS - Career & Enterprise - Incursions $20.00 Science - Integrated - Excursions $15.00 Human Biology - Excursions $15.00 Chemistry - Excursions $15.00 Physics - Excursions $20.00
Visual Art - Excursions - Arts Camp
$15.00 $250.00 - $300.00
Vocational Education & Training (VET)
- Work Placement – Additional placement fee - Construction Safety White Card - WPL Induction - Additional Logbook - National Police Clearance - Work with Children Check - Industry Specific Clothing - Fee for Service Qualifications
$50.00 $70.00 $30.00 $15.00 $60.00 $20.00 $150.00 - $20.00 $1500 - $5000
Locker - Hire $20.00
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ADDITIONAL COST ITEMS FOR 2019 YEAR 12 2019 Charges and Voluntary Contributions Endorsed by the College Board 5th November 2019
The list below details the planned excursions, incursions, camps and competitions that have been approved by the School Board and may take place in 2019. The costs are an estimate of each activity and will not exceed the amounts given.
You will be contacted with the details closer to the activity date- payment is not required until this time.
Department Excursions/Incursions/Competitions/Camps Cost
ATAR Exam Preparation - Tutoring $20.00
Business Ed/Computing - Print Charge ( dependent on usage) - Excursion
Usage $20.00
Chemistry - Excursions $15.00
Drama - Excursion/Incursion (one per semester) - Production items, tights, mascara etc. - Kalgoorlie Arts Camp
$50.00 Not provided by College $250.00 - $300.00
Design & Technology - Materials/Projects - Excursion
$50.00 $15.00
English - Photocopied Resource Packs $15.00
Year 12 Activities - College Ball (approx.) - Graduation Ceremony (approx.) - Graduation Breakfast
$130.00 $120.00 $25.00
Home Economics - Materials/Projects $50.00 Human Biology - Excursions $15.00
Mathematics - Excursion/Incursion - Competitions - MATHLETICS Subsidy
$15.00 $30.00 $ 7.00
Media - Excursion/Incursion - Arts Camp
$30.00 $250.00 - $300.00
Music
- SIM-Instrumental Hire Fee - Extra-Curricular Music - Kalgoorlie Arts Camp - Accompanist Fee - Performance Uniform-Available @ LOWES
Blazer/Tie/Shirt/Pants/Socks/Closed in Shoes. Extra-Curricular Music Students MUST Purchase the Performance Uniform
$110.00 $60.00 $250.00 - $300.00 $360.00 $270.00 approx.
Musical Production - Jacket - Camp - Production attire-tights
$50.00 $120.00 Not provided by College
Dance - Arts Camp - Bobby pins/hair ties/makeup
$250.00 - $300.00 Not provided by College
Photography - Excursion/Incursion/Club - Arts Camp
$30.00 $250.00 - $300.00
Physics - Excursions $15
Physical Education
- Interschool Athletics - Interschool Rugby Competition - Interschool Soccer Competition - Football Tournaments - Interschool Swimming - Various Basketball Tournaments - Sports Uniform (as per dress code) - Wet Weather Jacket
$30.00 $40.00 $40.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 From Lowes $30.00+
Science (Integrated) - Excursions $20.00 HASS - History - Camps $20.00 HASS – Geography (General & ATAR) - Excursions $20.00 HASS – Economics - Excursions $20.00 HASS – Career Enterprise - Incursions $20.00
Visual Art - Excursions - Arts Camp
$20.00 $250.00 - $300.00
Vocational Education & Training (VET)
- Work Placement – Additional placement fee - Construction Safety White Card - WPL Induction - Additional Logbook - National Police Clearance - Working With Children Check - Industry Specific Clothing - Fee for Service Qualifications
$50.00 $70.00 $30.00 $15.00 $60.00 $20.00 $40.00 - $70.00 $1500 - $5000
Locker - Hire $20.00
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YEAR 11 2019 PROPOSED CONTRIBUTION AND CHARGES SCHEDULE
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT COST ENGLISH FEENG English Foundation Semester 1 and 2 $10.50 Per Sem.
GEENG English General Semester 1 and 2 $13.00 Per Sem.
AEENG English ATAR $39.00
MATHEMATICS FEMAT Mathematics Foundation Semester 1 and 2 $30.00 Per Sem.
GEMAE Mathematics Essential General Semester 1 and 2 $25.00 Per Sem.
AEMAA Mathematics Applications ATAR $60.00
AEMAM Mathematics Methods ATAR $60.00 AEMAS Mathematics Specialist ATAR – (Internal or External) $100.00
SCIENCE
GEHBY Human Biological Science General Semester 1 and 2 $32.50 Per Sem.
GEISC Integrated Science General Semester 1 and 2 $32.50 Per Sem. AEHBY Human Biology ATAR $66.00
AECHE Chemistry ATAR $56.00
AEPHY Physics ATAR $56.00
HASS GECAE Career and Enterprise Education General Semester 1 and 2 $13.00 Per Sem.
GEGEO Geography General Semester 1 and 2 $24.00 Per Sem.
AEHIM Modern History ATAR $30.00
AEGEO Geography ATAR $52.00 AEECO Economics ATAR $29.00
ARTS
GEVAR Visual Art General Semester 1 and 2 $65.00 Per Sem.
AEVAR Visual Art ATAR $130.00 GEDESP Design (Photography) General Semester 1 and 2 $50.00 Per Sem.
AEDESP Design (Photography) ATAR $100.00
GEDRA Drama General Semester 1 and 2 $50.00 Per Sem.
GEMPA Media Production and Analysis General Semester 1 and 2 $50 Per Sem. GEDAN Dance General Semester 1 and 2 $50.00 Per Sem.
AEMUSW Music ATAR $100.00
PIMS Music Extra-Curricular $60.00
TECHNOLOGIES GEBCN Building and Construction General Semester 1 and 2 $65.00 Per Sem.
GEMDTM Materials Design & Technology (Metal Work) General Semester 1 & 2 $65.00 Per Sem.
GEMDTW Materials Design & Technology (Wood) General Semester 1 and 2 $65.00 Per Sem.
GEBME Business Management and Enterprise General Semester 1 and 2 $15.00 Per Sem. GEAIT Applied Information Technology General Semester 1 and 2 $20.00 Per Sem.
GEFST Food Science & Technology (Hospitality) General Semester 1 & 2 $90.00 Per Sem.
AECSC Computer Science ATAR $40.00
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION GEHEA Health Studies General Semester 1 and 2 $12.50 Per Sem.
GEPES Physical Education Studies General Semester 1 and 2 $38.00 Per Sem.
ADWPL Workplace Learning $100.00
YEAR 11 CERTIFICATE COURSES SIT20116 Cert ll in Tourism $132.00
CUA20215 Cert II in Creative Industries $180.00
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52443WA Cert ll Building and Construction – Trades Pathway ** $321.00
MSF20516 Cert ll Furniture Making $260.00 BSB10115 Cert I Business $90.00
BSB20115 Cert ll Business $115.00
ICT20115 Cert ll Information, Digital Media & Technology $130.00
CHC22015 Cert ll Community Services (Children Services) ** $200.00 SIT2031 Cert ll in Hospitality $420.00
SIS20115 Cert ll Sports and Recreation $212.00
SIS20213 Cert ll in Outdoor Recreation $372.00
*Certificate costs include a COMPULSORY, non-refundable enrolment fee
Voluntary Approved Request Students Facilities Fund (per family) $40.00
ICT Student Fund $20.00
Library Resources $15.00
Chaplaincy Fund $10.00 P&C Contribution $15.00
Total Voluntary Approved Request $100.00
Optional Costs Yearbook $15.00 Extra-Curricular Music $60.00
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YEAR 12 2019 PROPOSED CONTRIBUTION AND CHARGES SCHEDULE
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT COST ENGLISH FTENG English Foundation $31.00
GTENG English General $35.00
ATENG English ATAR $50.00
MATHEMATICS FTMAT Mathematics Foundation $60.00
GTMAE Mathematics Essential General $60.00
ATMAA Mathematics Applications ATAR $60.00
ATMAM Mathematics Methods ATAR $60.00 ATMAS Mathematics Specialist ATAR – (Internal) $100.00
SCIENCE
GTHBY Human Biological Science General $65.00
GTISC Integrated Science General $65.00 ATHBY Human Biology ATAR $66.00
ATCHE Chemistry ATAR $56.00
ATPHY Physics ATAR $56.00
HASS GTCAE Career & Enterprise General $28.00
ATHIM Modern History ATAR $30.00
GTGEO Geography General $50.00
ATGEO Geography ATAR $50.00 ATECO Economics ATAR $25.00
ARTS
GTVAR Visual Art General $130.00
ATVAR Visual Art ATAR $130.00 GTDESP Design (Photography) General $100.00
ATDESP Design (Photography) ATAR $100.00
GTDRA Drama General $100.00
GTDAN Dance General $100.00 ATMUSW Music ATAR $100.00
PIMS Music Extra-Curricular $60.00
TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE
GTBCN Building and Construction General $130.00 GTMDTM Material Design & Tech (Metal Work) General $130.00
GTMDTW Material Design & Tech (Wood) General $130.00
GTBME Business Management & Finance General $55.00
GTAIT Applied Information Technology General $50.00 GTFST Food Science & Technology (Hospitality) General $180.00
ATCSC Computer Science ATAR $40.00
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT COST HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION GTPES Physical Education Studies General $65.00
ENDORSED PROGRAMS
ADWPL Workplace Learning $100.00
YEAR 12 CERTIFICATE COURSES SIT20116 Cert ll in Tourism $132.00
CUA31015 Cert lll in Screen & Media* $180.00
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52824WA Cert ll in Building and Construction (Pathway Trades) $310.00
MSF20516 Cert ll in Furniture Making * $260.00 BSB30115 Cert lll in Business $150.00
BSB201115 Cert ll in Business * $150.00
ICT30115 Cert lll in Information, Digital Media & Technology $170.00
CHC22015 Cert ll in Community Services (Children Services) $200.00 SIT20316 Cert ll in Outdoor Recreation $390.00
SIS20115 Cert ll in Sport & Recreation* $220.00
FSK20113 Cert ll in Vocational Pathways & Skills for Work* $113.00
UEE20711 Cert ll in Data & Voice Communication (through College of Electrical Training) $2,800.00
CHC30113 Cert lll in Early Childhood Education and Care (through Fremantle Education Centre) First Aid
$1,395.00 $150.00
BSB40215 Cert lV in Business (through Fremantle Education Centre) $1,095.00
*Certificate costs include a COMPULSORY, non-refundable enrolment fee Voluntary Approved Request
Students Facilities Fund (per family) $40.00
ICT Student Fund $20.00 Library Resources $15.00
Chaplaincy Fund $10.00
P&C Contribution $15.00
Total Voluntary Approved Request $100.00 Optional Costs Yearbook $15.00
Charge Graduation $120.00 Extra-Curricular $60.00
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ESTIMATED ANTICIPATED ADDITIONAL COST ITEMS FOR 2019
Information about estimated anticipated additional cost items for 2018 is provided in this package. It details any additional expected costs that parents are likely to encounter if their children take part in these activities. These costs only apply if the student is involved in the activity and are raised at the appropriate time during the year.
Personal Items/Booklist These items appear on the annual booklist and include stationery, calculators, art and craft supplies, drawing instruments, protective eye wear, etc. These can be purchased from any supplier or ordered through the Campion booklist, which is included in this package.
Other Optional Costs
Can be defined as goods and services provided by the College, which are not directly part of the educational program. Examples include the provision of photocopy, print, internet download services that exceed the allowances included in contributions and charges, internet access for recreational or non-school use, yearbook, graduation jackets, school photos and extra-curricular tuition not provided by The Department of Education.
VOLUNTARY APPROVED REQUESTS
Chaplaincy Fund
The Chaplain’s role is to serve the College by encouraging, motivating and inspiring young people to be the best that they can and to help them through issues that may threaten their potential. The College would appreciate if you could donate to the Chaplaincy, as this will assist in maintaining this valuable service to the students.
ICT Fund
All students will be accessing computers, printers and the Internet as a tool to assist them in their learning across all curriculum areas. Costs associated in providing this equipment and service to the students is substantial. Library Resources
This contribution assists in the resourcing of educational and reference books to assist students in their curriculum program. These books are selected according to the College needs and are specific to the curriculum program.
Student Facilities Fund
This contribution assists the school in improving student facilities in and around the College.
P&C Contribution
The P&C association seeks your continued support for 2019. Parents are required to pay a contribution of $15.00 per student. This contribution enables the P&C to purchase much needed equipment for students use. This amount appears on the proposed contribution and charges schedule.
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SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2019 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Parents of students in Year 7 to 12 may be eligible for up to $350 towards school expenses.
To be eligible the claimant must hold one of the following cards, valid for a period of no less than four (4) weeks:
Department of Human Services (Centrelink) Health Care Card; Card holder must be the parent/guardian
Department of Human Services (Centrelink) Pensioner Concession Card; Card holder must be the parent/guardian
Department of Veteran Affairs Pensioner Concession Card;
CARD DETAILS The concession card must be current some time during first term
(4 February, 2019 to 12 April, 2019)
STUDENTS Students must be enrolled in Years 7 to 12 and studying a full-time secondary course.
The allowance is paid up to and including the year the student turns 18 years of age
(I.e. not eligible if born in 2000 or before)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2019. For more information please contact the School Administration Office on 9297 9700.
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SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME / ABSTUDY 2019 What payments does the parent/guardian/College receive? The Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS) Allowance consists of two types of applications being SAS or ABSTUDY Supplement Allowance. Parents/guardians who apply for SAS receive: 1) $115 Clothing Allowance, paid directly to the College or parent/guardian. (Full $115 paid even if
enrolling after end of Term 1). 2) $235 Educational Program Allowance, paid directly to the College.
However, if the student qualifies for Centrelink ABSTUDY, then the parent/guardian can ONLY apply for ABSTUDY Supplement Allowance Payment which consists of:
o $79 Education Program Allowance, paid directly to the College. (Please note, Centrelink will make a payment of $156.00 either directly to the College or parent, so the total Education Program Allowance paid is $235.00. This is the same amount as the Secondary Assistance Scheme payment).
What is Centrelink ABSTUDY and why can’t I apply for SAS rather than ABSTUDY Supplement Allowance? The Department of Human Services (Centrelink) provides support through a scheme called ABSTUDY. For further details of this scheme and payments, please contact Centrelink. (Note: Centrelink ABSTUDY payments are made for schooling expenses, the same purpose as the Secondary Assistance Scheme, therefore both cannot be applied for). To ensure no student or family is financially disadvantaged, by setting the SAS ABSTUDY Supplement Allowance payment amount at $79.00, this ensures a total payment for the Education Program Allowance of $235.00 per student, regardless whether the parent/guardian has applied for SAS or SAS ABSTUDY Supplement Allowance as noted in the table below.
A student is receiving ABSTUDY payments. Can they also receive Secondary Assistance? No, those receiving the $156 or $78 ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance payment from Centrelink (which can be paid to either the parent or the school), cannot claim Secondary Assistance.
The ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance is for schooling expenses, the same purpose as the Secondary Assistance Scheme; therefore, both cannot be applied for. Recipients of the ABSTUDY School Fees Allowance may apply for the $79 ABSTUDY Supplement Allowance.
Student Type EPA Payment Amount
ASA Payment Amount
Centrelink ABSTUDY Payment Amount
Total Payment Received by School
Student 1 – SAS application
$235.00 Nil Nil $235.00
Student 2 – ASA Application
Nil $79.00 $156.00 $235.00
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STUDENT ATTENDANCE / COLLEGE SMS SERVICE
How parents/guardians can help the College with attendance and the SMS service.
Ellenbrook Secondary College is taking important steps to benefit your child. This is a shared responsibility and parent/guardian assistance is required and appreciated.
1. Keep your contact details up to date Make sure the College has your current mobile number and other contact details (home phone and address and email address).
2. Notify the College in advance when your child is absent If you notify the College as soon as you know your child will be absent, we will know your child is safe, and will not need to contact you.
An SMS text message sent to the College on 0416 906 271 is the best way to do this, or if you don’t have a mobile you can phone the College on 9297 9700.
An email sent to [email protected] is also acceptable stating your child’s name, duration and reason for the absence and the parent/guardian’s name.
3. Early Leaving Pass If your child needs to leave early for an appointment or family matters they require a signed note from a parent/guardian and they must sign out at the Administration Office to be issued with a leaving pass. This should be done in the morning before Period 1. If a student returns to College after their appointment they are required to sign back in via the Administration Office.
4. Late arrivals All students arriving after 8.40am are required to sign in at the Administration Office. A note stating an acceptable reason for being late is required on all occasions.
5. Absent from Period 1 If your child is marked absent in Period 1 and the College does not receive notification or the student does not sign in before 10.00am an SMS message will be sent to the parent/guardian’s mobile.
6. Respond to the messages from the College If you receive an absence message from the College, please respond via return SMS or phone. The College needs to know why your child is absent.
7. Prolonged absence (extended holiday/other family commitments) Authorisation for prolonged absences will only be issued in exceptional circumstances when a letter from parents/guardians is received well in advance.
8. Students contacting parents Students feeling ill are not to contact parents via mobile phone. They are to report to First Aid where they will be assessed and parents contacted where necessary.
SMS: 0416 906 271 Phone: 9297 9700
Email: [email protected]
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STUDENT DRESS CODE Ellenbrook Secondary College seeks to promote a high standard of dress and personal presentation. It is a public school requirement that students comply with the Dress Code unless they have been granted an exemption. Other jackets or raincoats can be worn over the uniform on the way to College but must be removed on arrival. The College recommends that student names are written on uniform labels. Any replacement pant, short, or skirt items must be of the same appearance as the College uniform items and Navy in colour. In particular, shorts and skirts must be worn at an appropriate length.
Footwear Due to Occupational Safety and Health requirements, appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. For practical subjects including Design and Technology, Home Economics, Art and Science, closed-in footwear MUST be worn, e.g. school shoes or sport shoes. Appropriate sports shoes must be worn for Physical Education classes. For all other areas, enclosed footwear is recommended. Sandals, if worn, must have an enclosed heel or a heel strap. Thongs or strapless sandals are not permitted. If socks are visible they should be College colours (navy/white). While leggings are not an acceptable clothing item on their own, black or navy coloured leggings may be worn under shorts or skirts. Tights may be worn under shorts or skirts (navy, black or flesh).
Accessories and appearance Students are encouraged to be sun safe and wear hats whilst outdoors. Hats are not to be worn inside the College buildings. Accessories and other clothing items (including footwear) must follow the Student Dress Code policy. Any garments worn under the uniform such as long sleeve tops should comply with College colours (navy or white). Jackets with hoods are not considered acceptable uniform.
Excessive make-up or jewellery is not appropriate and should be kept to a minimum. Student safety is considered in determining whether particular jewellery or piercings are acceptable. Aerosol deodorants, antiperspirants, hairspray and spray perfumes are NOT permitted to be used or brought into the College due to allergies and safety requirements. Students may bring roll-on varieties, if required.
Unisex Uniform Girls Uniform Boys Uniform Upper school Uniform Navy Short Sleeve Polo Shirt Navy Skirt Navy Cargo Short Girls White Button Blouse Navy Long Sleeve Polo Shirt Navy Short Navy Blocker Short Boys White Button Shirt Warriors Sport Shirt (for PE) Navy Long Pants Navy Long Pants Navy Polo Navy Airflow Short (for PE) School Cap School Cap School Cap Track Suit Jacket Track Suit Pants Polar Fleece Jumper Microfiber Shorts Microfiber Plain Track Pants School Cap
Exemptions Exemptions to the Dress Code can be obtained through the College due to unavailability of an item, medical grounds, or another reason that in the Principal’s opinion is sufficient to warrant an exemption. Exemption requests should be made in writing to the College Principal. Non-compliance of the Dress Code may result in sanctions as covered in the College Behaviour Management Plan.
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Girls All Seasons Uniform Polo Top Junior College Polo Top $36.95 Polo Top Senior College Polo Top Yrs 11 & 12 From $36.95 Polo Top Long Sleeve Junior College Polo $36.95 Polo Top Long Sleeve Senior College Polo $36.95 White Shirt Seniors SS White Shirt Yrs 11 & 12 $32.95 Shorts Navy Shorts $34.99 Shorts Navy Microfibre – Zip Pocket From $26.95 Pants Navy Stretch Tailored Style $44.95 Track Pant Navy Microfibre From $31.99 Track Pant Navy / White Track Pant $45.95 Track Jacket Navy / White Track Jacket $56.95 Sloppy Joe Navy V-Neck with EMB Crest From $32.95 Unisex Sports Uniform Sports Short Navy Mesh Sports Short From $24.99 Sports Polo Warriors Sublimation Polo $34.99 Cap Navy With White Trim and Embroidery $16.99 Sock Sport Sock White Low Cut $ 4.95 Boys All Seasons Uniform Polo Top Junior College Polo Top $36.95 Polo Top Senior College Polo Top Yrs 11 & 12 From $36.95 Polo Long Sleve Junior College Polo $36.95 Polo Long Sleeve Senior College Polo $36.95 White Shirt Senior SS White Shirt Yrs 11 & 12 From $29.99 Shorts Navy Microfibre – Zip Pocket From $26.95 Shorts Navy Cargo Style From $19.99 Track Pants Navy Microfibre From $31.99 Track Jacket Navy / White Track Jacket $56.95 Track Pant Navy / White Track Pant $45.95 Sloppy Joe Navy V-Neck with EMB Crest From $32.95 Unisex Music Uniform Blazer Navy Blazer with Crest $149.50 Shirt Long Sleeve White Shirt with Crest From $27.95 Tie Tartan Tie $22.95
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION
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CODE OF VALUES Engagement 1. Be fully engaged in your own education experience, to the best of your ability. 2. Allow and encourage others to fully engage in their educational experience. 3. Behave appropriately, so that all teachers can fully engage with the students in their
class.
Success 1. Access all resources appropriately to challenge myself and achieve my personal best
every day. 2. Support peers and staff members, helping them in the pursuit of their own success
and achievement. 3. Contribute to the success of groups within the College and ESC as a community.
Community 1. Show responsibility by always contributing to our community in a positive manner. 2. Respect others in our community for their culture, gender, sexuality and heritage,
understanding that we learn from supporting diversity. 3. Reflect the values of the College within the wider community and always contribute in
a positive manner.
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POLICY RESTRICTIONS ON ENERGY, HIGHLY CAFFEINATED AND SOFT DRINKS
Ellenbrook Secondary College has recently put in place restrictions on energy and sugar based drinks.
These restrictions are managed by duty teachers and classroom teachers, with the support of Administration to help achieve the aims of improved physical and mental health of our students.
1. Prohibited Items: Energy drinks, high caffeinated beverages and soft drinks are banned from being brought onto/consumed on College premises and during school activities.
- Energy drinks: – any formulated caffeinated beverage or energy drink, these drinks are generally
carbonated and will include caffeine and/or guarana (such as Red Bull and Monster). - Highly caffeinated and soft drinks (such as Coke, Mountain Dew, espresso, coffee or energy shots).
2. All permitted drinks that are brought onto College grounds must be at maximum 600mLs (water and
Aloe-V may be at a higher volume). Explanatory notes:
- The Student Services team reserve the right to make a ruling about any beverage not easily defined from this guide.
- College premises include all surrounding car parks, the library, oval and front, back and sides of
the College (as well as all areas within the College grounds).
- Items that fall into either category will be confiscated. Confiscated items can be collected between 2.55pm and 3:00pm from the confiscating staff member at their office. After this time, the item will be disposed.
- Exceptions will be made to accommodate students with specific medical conditions.
This ban includes all formulated caffeinated beverages and other similar items including those labelled under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.6.4 and Formulated Supplementary Sports Food labelled as not recommended for children.
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FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Ellenbrook Secondary College has a designated treatment room and a qualified First Aid Officer to attend to sick and injured students.
Our procedure when a student presents to First Aid is as follows:
• Student must obtain permission from their teacher to leave class to attend First Aid. • Students are discouraged from contacting parents/guardians directly to collect them from
school. They must attend First Aid where they can be assessed and parents/guardians contacted.
• Students are triaged, assessed and treated by our First Aid Officer. NON-SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY
• When a student presents with a non-serious illness or injury the student will be treated and/or instructed to rest for 15 minutes and then reassessed.
• If your child shows improvement and is feeling better, they will be sent back to class. • You will be notified with the following message:
“Your child was treated in ESC First Aid and returned to class. Please call 9297 9771 if you wish to discuss this further.”
SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY
• When a student presents with a serious illness or injury the student will be treated and/or observed until parent/guardian are contacted.
• You will be notified with the following message:
“Please call Ellenbrook Secondary College, First Aid ASAP on 9297 9771.”
EMERGENCY • In the event of a “Life Threatening” incident our First Aid Officer, under the instruction of the
Principal will attend to the Student and an Ambulance will be called. • Parents will be contacted by phone and advised of the situation.
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SMART PHONE APP
Our Smart Phone App provides us with an innovative solution for staying in touch anywhere, anytime.
The College will be using the App to communicate and collaborate with staff, parents and the wider community, serving as an online resource for Ellenbrook Secondary College.
By using the App, parents can access our latest news, newsletters, school events, timetable, website, term planner and much more.
Parents and students can download the App for FREE by typing in Ellenbrook Secondary College into the iTunes Store or Android Play Store.
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