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WELCOME TO WALLSEND CAMPUS ........................................................................................... 3
2018 KEY STAFF .......................................................................................................................... 4
CORE RULES ................................................................................................................................ 5
SCHOOL VALUES ......................................................................................................................... 5
STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY MANAGEMENT ............................................................................. 6
STUDENT WELLBEING ................................................................................................................. 7
CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................................. 8
CONTRIBUTIONS 2018 .............................................................................................................. 10
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ............................................................................................................ 11
EXTRA CURRICULAR MUSIC ...................................................................................................... 12
EXTRA CURRICULAR DANCE ..................................................................................................... 12
SPORT ....................................................................................................................................... 12
COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................... 13
TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS .................................................................................................. 13
KUDHILIBA (Library) .................................................................................................................. 14
THE TRIPLE E CENTRE ............................................................................................................... 14
YOUTH HEALTH TEAM .............................................................................................................. 15
CHAPLAINCY PROGRAMS ......................................................................................................... 15
PRINTING .................................................................................................................................. 16
GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 16
FOR STUDENTS ‐ WHAT TO DO IF… .......................................................................................... 17
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY ............................................................................................... 19
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 20
UNIFORM SHOP INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 20
UNIFORM PRICE LIST AND OPENING HOURS 2018 .................................................................. 21
YEAR 7 IMMUNISATION ........................................................................................................... 21
BUS PASS .................................................................................................................................. 22
BELL TIMES ............................................................................................................................... 22
CANTEEN MENU (SUMMER) .................................................................................................... 23
SCHOOL MAP ............................................................................................................................ 24
2018 TERM DATES FOR STUDENTS .......................................................................................... 25
CONTACT DETAILS ................................................................................................................... 25
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WELCOME TO WALLSEND CAMPUS
WALLSEND CAMPUS PRINCIPAL
A very special welcome to Callaghan College Wallsend Campus. MOVING FORWARD THROUGH LEARNING ‐ We have a strong focus on learning and the development of values in our students. In particular –
● we value positive relationships ● we respect and take responsibility for our school ● we aim to do our personal best in teaching and learning
Our Quality Teaching Program is based on striving for excellence. Teaming in Year 7 offers a supportive environment for student achievement.
The myriad of opportunities at our Campus extends from Gifted and Talented programs, the Triple E Centre, Creative and Performing Arts, Sport, Leadership and Community Service.
Being part of our college is a wonderful educational experience. Join us and see.
Mr Paul Tracey, Callaghan College Wallsend Principal
CALLAGHAN COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
Congratulations and welcome ‐ you have made the right choice for your future!
Callaghan College is a multi‐campus provider of world class secondary education! In 2017 Callaghan College was again a national winner of The Educator Magazine’s Top 40 National Innovative Schools competition for the third year in a row. We are one of only three schools in Australia to do so; and in 2013 placed third in the world for 21st Century Learning by Pearson International and won the Hunter Manufacturing Award; and in 2012 the College won the prestigious Director‐General’s Award for Excellence in Community Partnerships.
The College consists of three secondary campuses: Wallsend Junior Campus and Waratah Junior Campus, which cater for students in Years 7 ‐ 10 and Jesmond Senior Campus for students in Years 11 and 12. Also, our 15 partner primary schools form the Callaghan Education Pathway community of schools, guaranteeing access to high quality education to children from Kindergarten to Year 12 and beyond.
At Callaghan Wallsend Campus you will find an extraordinary range of opportunities to enjoy and excel; including University links, Gifted and Talented programs, Creative and Performing Arts programs, Sporting opportunities and advanced Vocational Education training, to name a few. Callaghan Wallsend is also a leader in Technology education and Aboriginal education.
At the completion of Year 10, students from Wallsend Campus will graduate to Callaghan Jesmond Senior Campus. There you will find the opportunity to complete the Higher School Certificate, School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, and nationally accredited vocational education courses, including the Australian first Certificate III Aviation in Drones. The College has significant partnerships with the University of Newcastle, Hunter TAFE, and local and international businesses and industry.
Welcome to Callaghan College! Welcome to Callaghan Wallsend Campus! You are on the right track, and I wish you all the very best on your high school journey.
Mr Graham Eather, Callaghan College Principal
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2018 KEY STAFF
PRINCIPAL
Mr Marc Unthank (Relieving)
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS
Year 7 & Year 10 ‐
Year 7 & Year 9 ‐
Year 7 & Year 8 ‐
Mrs Jenny Coburn
Mrs Nicole Mulhearn (Relieving)
Mr Cale Wallace (Relieving)
HEAD TEACHERS
English ‐
Mathematics ‐
Science ‐
HSIE ‐
PDHPE ‐
TAS ‐
CAPA ‐
ICT ‐
Teaching and Learning ‐
Wellbeing ‐
Special Education ‐
Mrs Lisa Muller
Mr Mark O’Brien
Mr Jivvel Kilham
Ms Lauren Daniel (Relieving)
Mr Andrew Johnson
Mrs Felicity Maher
Mr Mark Holdsworthy
Mr David Summerville
Mrs Stacy Lambert (Relieving)
Mrs Sharon Jenness (Relieving)
Mrs Elizabeth Hewitt
2018 YEAR ADVISORS
Year 7 ‐ Mr Dane Le Rougetel
Miss Sarah Graham
Year 8 ‐ Mrs Danielle Shedden
Ms Simone King
Mrs Tara McInnes
Year 9 ‐ Mr Josh Corby
Mrs Kirbi Masters
Year 10 ‐ Ms Evelyn Andrews
Mr Nathan Jones
SPORT ORGANISERS
Mr Brenden Kelana & Mrs Kirbi Masters
CAREERS ADVISOR
Mr Matthew Godsell
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COUNSELLORS
Mr Robert Browne
Mrs Monika Mlynarczyzk
CHAPLAIN
Mrs Natalie Finn
WHO TO CONTACT
● The Principal if you have special problems or require special information ● The Deputy Principal if there is a behaviour/discipline or significant welfare problem ● The Year Advisor if the student is experiencing general difficulties at school ● The Head Teacher if the student is experiencing difficulties in a particular subject ● The Head Teacher Wellbeing for Health Care Plans, to make any changes to an
existing Health Care Plan, or support for any health condition.
CORE RULES
All students in NSW government schools are expected to:
● Attend every school day, unless they are legally excused, and be in class on time and prepared to learn.
● Maintain a neat appearance, including adhering to the requirements of the school’s uniform or dress code policy. N.B. Correct enclosed footwear for practical subjects is compulsory ‐ see examples under “Workplace Health & Safety”.
● Behave safely, considerately and responsibly, including when travelling to and from school.
● Show respect at all times for teachers, other school staff and helpers, including following class rules, speaking courteously and cooperating with instructions and learning activities.
● Treat one another with dignity and respect. ● Care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.
SCHOOL VALUES
At Wallsend Campus, our core values are Respect, Responsibility and Excellence.
RESPECT ‐ For students this entails appreciating the rights of others to learn in a safe and caring environment; taking all opportunities offered to them and acknowledging that our differences are what makes us all special. For staff this entails providing a learning environment which caters for all types of preferred learning; establishing positive relationships and celebrating diversity. For the community this entails accepting their role as a key player in the education of their child.
RESPONSIBILITY – Responsibility for students entails striving for personal best in all endeavours and being fully prepared to commit to the goal of maximising personal outcomes. For Staff entails the responsibility of providing a world class 21st Century learning environment that embraces the core areas of Collaboration Communication Creativity and Critical Thinking. Responsibility for community requires working collaboratively with the school to ensure that students are guided and encouraged through the critical years of 7‐10 to best meet their educational and personal goals
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EXCELLENCE ‐ Excellence for students means taking advantage of every opportunity to extend their learning and to pursue their personal best in all areas. Excellence for teachers involves utilising best practice in all aspects of their preparation for teaching, learning, reporting and evaluating. Excellence for the community requires stakeholders to utilise all avenues the school is providing to improve positive partnerships, communication and management.
STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY MANAGEMENT
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus operates as a learning community with staff, students and parents supportive of continuous improvement policies and processes. In terms of Student Accountability Management there are three components;
1. LEARNING: Academic Performance interventions/structures. Quality teaching principles and co‐operative learning strategies are the focus for ongoing best classroom practice. These strategies are based on classroom management structures that engage students and facilitate learning. Where students fail to engage appropriately with their learning there is early intervention by the teacher to attempt to re‐align that student to meet desired outcomes. If this is unsuccessful there is a referral for learning and notification to the parent/carer. The Triple E (Engagement, Enrichment and Excellence) Centre operates to support students in their learning.
2. BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT: Behaviour management is supported by the Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Welfare and Discipline Procedure, which is the school’s procedure that outlines standards of behaviour expected of students at school and travelling to and from school. It reflects government legislation, DoE policies and practices and was developed with the support and consultation of the school community including staff, students and parents. It incorporates the principles of procedural fairness, outlines expectations and clearly defined consequences. Win‐win discipline strategies are used to support an effective classroom environment. Sentral is used to record and collate student events and actions by staff in terms of student interactions. Sentral is the register of referrals, N awards, faculty letters and suspensions. PBL strategies are utilised to promote and recognise positive behaviours. These strategies include; ‘Gotchas’, Positives, Exemplar Letters, Principal’s Awards and Merit Assemblies.
3. SAFETY ‐ Interventions in non‐teaching situations e.g. playground. Workplace Health & Safety requirements support the management practices and procedures at Wallsend Campus, impacting upon staff, students and visitors to the school. The ideal is a safe, caring and orderly community with students respecting themselves, each other and the school environment.
The principles holding this together are: • All students can learn • All students can meet the expectations of the Campus • Staff actively engage in professional learning and work with students
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STUDENT WELLBEING
The wellbeing and resilience of students and staff is the focus of the student support program in 2018.
“Students with social skills and emotional awareness do better both socially and academically. They become attached to school and motivated to engage in their studies, work well with other children and demonstrate good citizenship, and handle both stresses and daily responsibilities more effectively”.
Zin et al Building Academic Success on Social and Emotional learning ‐ 2014
The Welfare and Discipline Procedure aims to promote responsible behaviour, quality learning and self‐discipline.
● It encompasses everything that we do to meet the educational, personal and social needs of each student.
● It recognises that our students have different abilities, family and cultural backgrounds, goals and needs.
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus needs the co‐operation of parents and caregivers in working with the teaching and support staff to improve student outcomes.
Families are encouraged to participate in all aspects of their child’s school life.
The Learning Support Team (LST) is an integral component of our student support structure, which aims to offer support and guidance to all students in all facets ‐ educational, emotional and socially. If students need assistance they can see their Year Adviser. The Head Teacher Wellbeing, Deputy Principals and the Counsellors are also available to advise students and families or assist in solving problems.
The LST is made up of members of the School Executive, Year Advisers and School Counsellors. The Committee meets regularly to plan programs for the whole school, small groups and individuals. The appointment of the Head Teacher Wellbeing, Chaplain and District Student Learning Support Co‐ordinator (SLSC) are a valuable addition to the Learning Support Team.
Families and staff members are able to refer concerns about the academic progress or wellbeing of students to this team.
Years 7 & 8 participate in Wellbeing Workshops throughout the year. Programs for all students will focus on activities to create and maintain a safe learning environment (e.g. anti‐bullying, anti‐racism, promotion of a healthy lifestyle). Students will be involved in lessons to:
● assist them to understand the values and expectations of the school in terms of learning and behaviour
● develop appropriate homework and study habits ● understand their learning style ● develop time management skills and plan for rich tasks and assessment tasks ● focus career planning and citizenship.
Our focus as a school is to welcome families into our community and appreciate the ongoing positive relationship with parents and carers to assist us with our commitment to our young people’s education.
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CURRICULUM
The school has a wide‐ranging curriculum and is regarded as one of the leading schools in the Hunter Region in regard to its curriculum structure. Most of the courses developed by the NSW Board of Studies are offered at the school. 2018 will see the full implementation of The Australian Curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science and History. The new curriculums offer exciting and challenging work for students whilst also catering for individual tastes and preferences.
The curriculum in Years 7 & 8 is a compulsory core curriculum with an opportunity for Year 8 to have some elective choice. In Years 9 & 10, students are given more choice in regard to subjects studied. Elective booklets are available on the Campus Website, on the Students’ SharePoint site and from the office.
The curriculum is composed of compulsory core subjects and elective subjects.
CORE SUBJECTS ‐ Core Subjects content includes the knowledge, skills and attitudes which are considered essential learning for all young adults in today’s world. The core subjects are determined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
ADDITIONAL STUDIES ‐ Elective subjects make valuable contributions to a young person’s education and social development. Students choose and study elective subjects as follows:
YEAR 7 CORE SUBJECTS
YEAR 8 CORE SUBJECTS
YEAR 9 & 10 CORE SUBJECTS
English Geography and History
PD/H/PE
Mathematics Science Sport
Year 7 Year 8
Year 9 & 10
Nil 2 subjects per semester (choose 4 in total) 2 subjects, studied for two years each
Art English
HSIE Language
Mathematics
Music PD/H/PE Science Sport Technology Mandatory
English HSIE
Mathematics PD/H/PE
Science Sport Technology Mandatory
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YEAR 8 ADDITIONAL STUDIES OFFERED IN 2018
The following elective courses are available for students to study in Year 8. Students choose four subjects in total, with two being studied each semester.
YEAR 9 & 10 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 2018
Students commence elective subjects in Year 9 from the following courses, and will continue these courses in Year 10. Board developed courses have been fully developed by NESA for all schools in NSW. Content Endorsed Studies have been developed by the school to meet the particular needs of our students. These courses have been approved by NESA and count towards the award of the Year 10 Record of School Achievement (ROSA). Applications for Year 10 VET Courses are accepted midway through Year 9 to interested students for completion of study during Year 10.
BOARD DEVELOPED COURSES
Aboriginal Studies Art
Child Studies Commerce & Law
Dance Design & Technology (Hospitality)
Digital Media and Photography Drama
Elective History Fashion and Design Food Technology
Information & Software Technology
Industrial Tech ‐ Building & Construction Industrial Tech ‐ Electronics (2018 Year 10) Industrial Tech ‐ Jewellery Industrial Tech ‐ Metal Industrial Tech ‐ Timber iSTEM Japanese Music Physical Activity & Sport Studies ‐ General Physical Activity & Sport Studies ‐ Rugby League Physical Activity & Sport Studies – Soccer
YEAR 10 VET COURSES
VET Hospitality ‐ Kitchen Operations VET Construction Pathways
Aboriginal Studies Art
Art ‐ Cartoons and Animation Art ‐ Clay
Art – Photography CAPA Elective
Creative Writing Dance Drama
Food Technology Forensic Science
Gamemaking Health and Wellbeing for Girls
Industrial Tech ‐ Metal Industrial Tech ‐ Silver Jewellery Industrial Tech ‐ Timber Japanese / Manga Mania Lego Robotics Mad Science Music Performance Mystery, Murder and Madness Sports Studies ‐ General Sports Studies ‐ Netball Sports Studies ‐ Soccer Sports Studies ‐ Rugby League
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CONTRIBUTIONS 2018
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION ‐ The General Contribution is voluntary and covers some of the costs of sporting and physical education equipment, examination papers, circulars, reports, newsletters, library books, some textbooks, technology usage and general equipment. The eldest student in the family General Contribution has been set at $60.00. The second and other subsequent children in the same family is set at $30.00.
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS ‐ Contributions for elective subjects are compulsory and are used to cover the costs of equipment and materials used by the student. These materials are used in class and students consume them or take home finished work. Costs are listed below, full details to be found in the Subject Elective Booklets.
Payments and contributions may be paid at the office (cash, cheque or EFTPOS), over the phone (Visa or MasterCard) or via our website http://www.wallsend‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au, under the Parents tab, select Online Payments.
2018 ELECTIVE SUBJECT CONTRIBUTIONS
YEAR 7 ‐ Full year
Technology Mandatory $ 35 Visual Art $ 25
Music $ 10
YEAR 8 ‐ subject elective fees per semester
Technology Mandatory (full year) $ 68
Aboriginal Studies Nil Industrial Technology – Metal $25
Art $20 Industrial Technology – Jewellery $25
Art – Cartoons and Animation $10 Industrial Technology – Timber $25
Art – Clay $20 Japanese – Manga Mania Nil
Art – Photography $20 Law & Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century Nil
CAPA Elective Nil Lego Robotics $5
Creative Writing Nil Mad Science $10
Dance Nil Music Performance Nil
Drama Nil Mystery, Murder and Madness Nil
Exercise and Sports Studies Nil Sports Studies – General $5
Food Technology $70 Sports Studies – Netball $5
Forensic Science Nil Sports Studies – Rugby League $5
Gamemaking Nil Sports Studies ‐ Soccer $5
Health and Wellbeing for Girls Nil
YEARS 9 & 10 ‐ Full year
Aboriginal Studies NIL Industrial Tech ‐ Building & Construct. $40
Art $40 Industrial Tech – Electronics (2018 Year 10) $65
Child Studies $70 Industrial Tech ‐ Jewellery $70
Commerce & Law NIL Industrial Tech ‐ Metal $45
Dance $25 Industrial Tech ‐ Timber $55
Design & Technology (Hospitality) $130 iSTEM NIL
Digital Media & Photography $40 Japanese NIL
Drama $20 Music $20
Elective History NIL Physical Activity & Sport Studies (PASS) $15
Fashion & Design $30 PASS ‐ Rugby League $15
Food Technology $130 PASS ‐ Soccer $15
Information & Software Technology $5 VET Building and Construction $40
VET Hospitality $135
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EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
YEAR 7
In Year 7 you will experience a range of subjects. Some of these will be similar to subjects you experienced in Primary School, while others will be completely new to you. Most subjects will require you to have certain books or pieces of equipment. Please see the list below of the items that will be required, or if you prefer, Year 7 Equipment Packs are available to order online from Stuart and Dunn. Details regarding ordering and delivery may be found on the next page. This information is also available on our website.
SUBJECT EQUIPMENT
English ‐ 1 x 192 page Exercise Book
Mathematics ‐ 1 x 192 page Exercise Book 1 x 30cm Ruler Scientific Calculator – compulsory for each Maths lesson
Science ‐ 2 x 128 page A4 Binder Book Safety glasses ‐ must be brought to each lesson
Geography ‐ 1 x 96 page Exercise Book Coloured pencils
History ‐ 1 x 96 page Exercise Book Coloured pencils
PD/H/PE ‐ A4 Display Folder 1 x 48 page Exercise Book
Technology Mandatory ‐ 1 x A4 Display Folder A4 Paper ‐ lined 1 x White Apron Safety Glasses ‐ must be brought to each lesson 1 x A3 Visual Art Diary (GATS classes only)
Language ‐ 1 x 96 page Exercise Book
Visual Arts ‐ A4 Visual Art Diary 2B Pencils
Music ‐ 1 x Set Earphones
General ‐ 6 x Pens, 2 x Pencils, 1 x Sharpener, 1 x Glue Stick, 1 x Eraser 1 x 8GB USB Drive Student Diary
YEARS 8 ‐ 10
Students in Years 8 ‐ 10 will usually require an exercise book for each subject: your teachers will advise you if there is any variation to this. Also required are general stationary items as per your preference, such as pens, pencils, ruler and eraser.
CALCULATOR: All students require a scientific calculator which must be brought to each Mathematics lesson. Casio Scientific Calculators are available for purchase from the office for $21.00.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR MUSIC
At Callaghan College Wallsend Campus, we encourage Year 7 students and any instrumentalists/vocalists to be involved in Extra‐Curricular Music activities. At the beginning of each year, the Music Department puts out an Expression of Interest to all students, giving them the opportunity to participate in any musical activity being offered. Please contact the Music Department if you have any enquiries.
BANDS & GROUPS: There are several options available to students ● Bands ‐ Beginner Concert Band, Senior Concert Band, Stage Band and Rock Bands ● Ensembles – e.g. Ukulele, Woodwind, Percussion or Guitar Ensemble ● Vocals ‐ Vocal Group & Choir
MUSIC TUTORS: There are a number of different external musical instrument tutors available to interested students, such as Drums, Keyboard, Woodwind, Guitar, and Vocal tutors.
STAR STRUCK: Every year students get the opportunity to participate in the Star Struck Combined Schools Choir and/or audition as a soloist singer. There are also instrumental auditions.
FEES: We do not charge fees for Band or the borrowing of instruments. We do not wish for any student to be disadvantaged from playing music because of financial situations.
YEAR 7 CAPA STUDENTS: It is COMPULSORY for all Year 7 CAPA students to attend the Vocal Group and be involved in as many activities as they can.
EXTRA CURRICULAR DANCE
At Callaghan College Wallsend Campus there are many opportunities to study, perform and appreciate Dance. In addition to the auditioned CAPA classes in Years 7 & 8, a Dance Performance Elective is offered in Years 8, 9 and 10.
Selected students are given the opportunity to participate in dance groups in Star Struck. Students are also given the opportunity to audition for specialist ensembles in Star Struck.
A highlight of our year is the Wallsend Campus Dance Festival, which is held each year to showcase the different style of dances choreographed throughout the year.
SPORT
All students in Years 7 ‐ 10 participate in sport. Year 7 have integrated sport, two periods per fortnight, and Years 8, 9 & 10 have sport together each Friday Morning.
Students will be required to select a sport which they are interested in and will commit to for the entire sports series (12 weeks). Students will be asked to make 3 choices throughout 2018 ‐ one for each sports series from a wide variety of different sports. There are also opportunities for students to represent the school in competitions at various levels.
During the year, two sporting carnivals are held at campus level. These are the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals. College Carnivals are held in Cross Country and Swimming. These carnivals give students the opportunity to be selected to represent Callaghan College in Zone, Regional and Combined High School (CHS) zone, regional and state carnivals.
Our students are divided into Sports Houses and students are assigned to these based on their surname.
Sporting Houses are named after four prominent people from Wallsend’s early history.
Brooks (A ‐ D) is named after Dr Brooks, one of the first inhabitants of the Wallsend District and the first man to receive a grant of land here.
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Fletcher (E ‐ K) is named after James Fletcher, the first mayor of Wallsend, and perhaps the most prominent citizen in the town’s early years.
Nash (L ‐ Q) is named after Dr Nash, the first medic to practise in the area.
Willis (R ‐ Z) is named after Mr Willis, who was the first official teacher in the Wallsend district.
If students attend school on Friday but are unable to participate in sport for any reason (e.g. sickness or injury) they are expected to remain at school. We have a supervised non‐sport room where students are free to do their own private study.
The PDHPE Faculty provide students the opportunity to be actively involved during lunch and recess breaks with various lunchtime competitions running. Competitions occur throughout the year in the following sports; touch football, volleyball, cage soccer, netball, dodge ball and paddle tennis.
Students in Years 8 and 9 have the opportunity to trial for a squad that represents Wallsend Campus in the annual Inter‐College Shield. The exchange involves students from Wallsend Campus, Great Lakes Forster, Brisbane Waters Umina and Dubbo South Campus, who compete against each other in six sports over 2 days each year during Term 4.
COMMUNICATION
Our School is leading the way in our use of Digital Communication. We communicate with our community via our website, email, smartphone app, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube.
We encourage all families to join us online as we often send messages to the community this way, messages of updated information, sporting and cultural results and photos, and other student activities.
NEWSLETTER: Our Newsletter and Sports Newsletters are sent digitally to the vast majority of our families via email and are available on our website and app. Families that are unable to receive emails or access the internet are encouraged to notify the school office so we may post a paper copy.
PARENT PORTAL: Parents are encouraged to register for our Parent Portal. Parents are able to view a vast amount of information, including timetable, attendance and daily notices. You are able to view and print reports, and book interviews with teachers at our Parent Teacher Interviews.
TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS
CCWC is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school, and as such, students may bring a device which will attach to the Department of Education (DoE) wireless broadband (which is 5 ghz and 2.4 ghz compatible).
Essentially, students may choose to bring a device and are able to connect to the DoE wireless. They may then use the device in their class, if the teacher chooses to do so. It is important to understand the school takes no responsibility for the device and technical support is minimal.
More information is available on our website, under the Technology tab.
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KUDHILIBA (Library)
Students may visit the Kudhiliba for assistance with assignments and study. It is a quiet place to work and has access to a variety of print and digital resources. The library also has a great selection of material for recreation and relaxation. The friendly library staff will help students with all their information needs and is a proud supporter of the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge.
Our Library is located on the ground floor of B Block. It is open every day from 8.30 – 3.00pm (except Monday and Wednesday mornings when we open at 8.55 am)
In the Library are Books, CD’s, DVD’s, magazines and newspapers, Non‐fiction and Reference material, Fiction, Computers, the Internet, board games and puzzles. Our eBook collection is available through Wheelers where digital resources can be borrowed 24/7 and downloaded to any BYOD device to read at your leisure.
Students may borrow 5 items in total from any of the following areas:
Nonfiction 2 week loan period Fiction 2 week loan period
Magazines 1 week loan period Videos 1 week loan period
Wheelers eBooks 2 items at any time (in addition to the above totals)
Students may use OLIVER, our online catalogue facility to find what they need – it is on SharePoint and the library staff are always ready to help.
Items must be returned on time and in good condition. If items are returned damaged an invoice may be sent home to cover the cost of a replacement. Sometimes we are forced to withdraw borrowing rights if students do not return overdue items after a reminder.
Other services include:
Book chats and book displays
Competitions and challenges
Volunteer work and community service
Printing and photocopying is available ‐ printing credit is required
People who read, succeed. Information is free in the library ‐ you just need to bring your own container. Visit your library regularly.
THE TRIPLE E CENTRE
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has established a centre for student learning called the Triple E (Engagement, Enrichment and Education) Centre. Thorough research was conducted regarding the existing learning centre. The learning community, including parents, students and staff, were surveyed using a qualitative research instrument to determine what was working well, what was not working well and what improvements could be made.
It was determined:
The main focus of the centre is to support student learning
Not to be used or seen as a discipline strategy, punishment or dumping ground for poor behaviour.
Located in a well‐resourced room that is physically positive for learning
Supported by excellent administration including a quick referral system and proactive communication
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Staffed by Learning and Support Teachers who are willing/able to support and assist a range of student learning needs
Promoted in a positive way – it is about learning
Has the potential to address various clientele – mixed ability groupings, GAT students, peer tutoring, learning support
The target audience for the Triple E Centre is:
Students who are struggling with assignments/work in class and need extra help
Peer tutoring (no more than four per class at one time)
Students participating in the GATS enrichment program
Students who have been sick or on long suspension and therefore away from school and have missed assessment tasks only.
YOUTH HEALTH TEAM
The Youth Heath Team provides a regular clinic at our school to connect with young people, supporting them in dealing with life situations and or assisting them to access other services. The Youth Health Team is a service offered by Hunter New England Health – Kaleidoscope, who provide services to young people affected by:
homelessness or at risk of homelessness
stressful life situations
physical and emotional concerns
relationship
At‐risk behaviours
sexuality concerns
sexual health issues
chronic illness
The Youth Health Clinic runs each Wednesday in WEEK B and the link to request an appointment can be found in the centre of the front page of the Student Intranet.
CHAPLAINCY PROGRAMS The School Chaplaincy Program was established at Callaghan College in 2007. Our School Chaplain is available to support students within our school 2 days per week. Our Chaplain provides:
Students with on opportunity to find a better way to deal with issues and emotions.
Time for students to discuss concerns around ethics, spirituality and relationships.
Target groups to address common issues faced by young people, including such things as self‐esteem, body image, grief etc.
Spiritual and emotional support.
We also offer a Community Chaplaincy Program. This is a Callaghan Wallsend initiative which focuses on the needs of families within our school community, with priority being given to Year 7 families. Our specialist Community Chaplain is available to meet with families or individuals to assist them in times of crisis and change. For example:
Family breakdown Parenting issues Relationship problems Welfare needs Connection or referral to other community agencies.
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PRINTING
Students who wish to print documents at school need to purchase printing credit from the office. All students have been issued with a print number, which is then entered into the printer to retrieve their documents.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ROLL CALL ● All roll marking at this school is completed online and will be marked at the start of
each period. ● Important information is communicated to students at roll marking. It is therefore
essential that students ensure that they listen carefully to these daily messages. ● Students who are late for school come to the front office and submit a note from a
parent to explain why they are late.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE When students are absent from school, parents/guardians are required to explain why they are absent. There are a number of ways that this may be done:
A note from home ‐ parents/guardians may send a note with students on their return to school. There is a box on the Student Foyer counter for this purpose. The note should contain the following: the student's name, date, scholastic year and the reason for their absence.
Email / fax ‐ parents/guardians may email (wallsend‐[email protected]) or fax (4950 1047) the school with the required information as above.
Skoolbag ‐ Smartphone App ‐ absent notes may be submitted via our smartphone app ‐ free download from iTunes or Google Play.
Parent portal – Parents with access to the Parent Portal are able to view and explain absences
SMS Message ‐ Text parent name, student name, and reason to 0429 55 01 88.
The school will send a notification by SMS message, email or letter the day following the absence. Explanation may be submitted for up to 7 days after an absence.
EARLY LEAVE PASSES If you need to collect your child early from school, the procedure is to send a note explaining the time and reason the student needs to be collected into the office in the morning. An early leave pass is generated from this note which the student uses to get out of class at the time you require them. If an unexpected appointment arises during the day, please phone ahead, giving as much notice as possible so your child can be notified of your intention to pick them up. Calling into the office unannounced creates a situation where you may need to wait for the student to be located and for someone to be available to collect them.
SICK AT SCHOOL Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has a large population of students. For this reason procedures are put in place to ensure the smooth operation of the school. If your child becomes sick during the school day, it is our expectation that your child will report to our sick bay for assessment and at times, treatment. If your child needs to be picked up, we will notify you by phone. We ask that you encourage your child to follow this procedure and refrain from phoning home as this creates confusion and administrative hold‐ups, ultimately affecting you.
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BUSES At the end of the day students are to wait under the COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area) to be called onto the school buses. Waiting on the footpath is not allowed for safety reasons.
All bus travellers are reminded about correct behaviour. School behaviour rules apply at all times. Student behaviour on buses is monitored by the relevant bus company. Behaviour which is deemed as unacceptable can result in loss of bus pass, monetary fines and in extreme cases, criminal charges.
MOBILE PHONES & MP3 PLAYERS Mobile phones, iPods and MP3 player usage in class is discouraged unless directed otherwise by the class teacher. Emergency phone calls can always be made and received via the school office. The school is not responsible for the loss or damage to mobile phones and other valuable items brought to school. More information regarding Technology @ CCWC can be found on our website under the Information tab, Technology.
ILLEGAL ITEMS Any items which are illegal are not to be brought to school (this includes cigarettes, drugs, firecrackers, explosive items & weapons). Possession, handling or sale of such items at school can result in suspension from school. Please check the Suspension and Expulsion Policy of the NSW Department of Education.
TEXTBOOKS Students may be loaned textbooks. These are the property of the school and should be returned promptly when asked for by their teachers. If students lose or damage a textbook or equipment, you will be expected to pay for its replacement.
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS Parents are advised that staff are on duty to supervise students from 8.30am each day. They are then are under the supervision of Class Teachers at 8.55am and remain under their supervision until classes are dismissed and/or the last school bus departs at approximately 3.45pm (1.55pm on Fridays).
CHANGE OF DETAILS If you have had any change of details, such as address, phone number (including mobile number), email address or living arrangements, please make sure you notify us as soon as possible and complete a Change of Details Form. You can download this form from our website, choose the Information Tab, and select Notes under the Parents heading, or one may be collected from the school office. Please also notify us if there is a change to your nominated emergency contact phone numbers.
FOR STUDENTS ‐ WHAT TO DO IF…
I AM LATE TO SCHOOL ● If you arrive late, please report to the front office for a Late Slip. You should have a
signed and dated note from your parents explaining why you are late. ● Go straight from the office to class and give the Late Slip to your Class Teacher. ● NOTE: Students who are regularly late without a good reason may be treated as a
truant.
I AM LATE FOR CLASS
● If you are delayed in a previous class by a teacher ask for a note with a reason for your lateness.
● Give the note to your next teacher as soon as you get there. ● Unexplained lateness may result in disciplinary action.
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I FEEL SICK AT SCHOOL
● Students must have a note from a teacher in order to attend sick bay. ● If you have a medical pass, please show the teacher and ask to go to the sick bay. ● Students report to the Print Room, upstairs in B Block near Staff House 2 or if
unattended, go to the front office. ● You will be given First Aid and, if necessary, parents will be contacted. ● Please do not call or text home directly. Our system works much more efficiently if the
correct procedures are followed. ● NOTE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: if your child contacts you directly asking to be picked
up due to illness or injury, please encourage them to attend sick bay and first aid personnel will call you.
I LOST MY TIMETABLE ● Log onto Edval at home if available and print your timetable, or better still, save it as
an image and keep it on your phone or BYOD. ● Come in to the Kudhilibi at School and log onto Edval to print or save your timetable. ● Students with our Smartphone App are able to access their timetables on the app.
I AM LOST ● Any member of staff is able to help you. ● Seek assistance from the front office.
I NEED TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS ● Bring a note from your parents explaining why you need to leave early. ● Collect your ‘Leave Early Slip' from the front office and keep it with you until you need
it, then show the slip to your class teacher who will allow you to leave class. ● If your parent or caregiver needs to pick you up unexpectedly, they need to report to
the front office and you will be sent for.
I LOSE SOMETHING AT SCHOOL ● You are responsible for your own belongings ● Do NOT bring large sums of money or valuables to school. ● Check to see if it was handed in at the front office.
I AM NOT IN CORRECT UNIFORM ● Bring a note from home explaining why. ● Have the note signed by the Deputy Principal before 9:00am ● Financial Assistance may be available in some cases for uniform purchases. Please see
the office for more information I AM BEING BULLIED OR PICKED ON
● You do not have to put up with this treatment: talk to your Year Advisor or Deputy Principal.
● You can notify the Deputy Principal of bullying behaviour by going to “Bully Beater” which is located on the Student Intranet.
I WANT TO GO TO THE TOILET DURING CLASS ● We encourage you to go to the toilet during Break times ● Your teacher will give you a note and allow you to go if it is an emergency ONLY.
I FORGOT MY LUNCH ● See your Deputy or the front office.
I FORGET MY SPORT MONEY ● Report to the Sports co‐ordinator before sport
I CAN NOT DO SPORT DUE TO ILLNESS OR INJURY ● Year 7 ‐ Bring a note from your parent to your sport teacher ● Years 8, 9 & 10 ‐ Report to non‐sport
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WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY
ACCEPTABLE FOOTWEAR The Department of Education states in the publication ‘School Uniforms in the New South Wales Government School (2004)’, that under the Workplace Health & Safety Act schools must ensure that students are not exposed to health or safety risks while they are on Departmental premises. The school has a duty to require students to wear appropriate footwear so as to avoid injury.
The DoE policy ‘Chemical safety in Schools 1999 clearly states, ‘It is mandatory that students carrying out practical activities using chemicals or equipment in school wear enclosed leather footwear’.
There will be consequences for choosing not to wear the correct footwear. You will be notified if your child is not in correct footwear and your child will be unable to participate in some specialist subjects.
Acceptable shoes
Acceptable boots for VET Hospitality and VET Construction Pathways
Non acceptable shoes
SAFETY GLASSES
It is mandatory to wear safety glasses on entering any Industrial Arts Workshop.
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UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
SCHOOL UNIFORM The Campus uniform has been developed and approved by the Parents & Citizens Association and meets the requirements of Callaghan College.
● White collared short sleeve shirt/blouse or polo knit * ● Black woollen pullover OR black tracksuit top OR black hooded jacket with logo ● White socks OR black stockings ● Black shoes that meet Workplace Health & Safety requirements i.e. enclosed shoes
with leather uppers (including the tongue). Please see examples on the previous page. ● Plain black shorts OR plain black trousers or slacks OR plain black tracksuit bottoms OR
pleated checked skirt (black/white) * ● NO TIGHTS OR ‘SHORT’ SHORTS ● Students are reminded not to wear excessive jewellery or make‐up whilst attending
our campus. PE & SPORT UNIFORM
● White Polo Shirt* ● Black shorts * ● White socks ● Sports shoes/sandshoes
All other forms of clothing are not our uniform. Students will be doing practical subjects such as Science, Design and Technology, Art etc. so will need to wear protective footwear and accessories.
If students arrive to school and are out of uniform, they see the Deputy Principal with a note from home before 8.55am.
Country Feeling Uniform Shop (a private company) stocks these uniform items embroidered with the campus logo. The Uniform Shop is located near the Canteen at school. More information, including full price list, can be found below.
UNIFORM SHOP INFORMATION
The Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Uniform Shop is operated by a private company: Country Feeling Uniforms. They are located opposite the canteen and their flags will be displayed near the gate during opening hours.
CCWC school uniform allows the students to choose from a variety of options. This means that each student can find a uniform that is comfortable and suits their particular needs. The basic uniform colours are black & white and each item is embroidered with the school logo. Country Feeling Uniform Shop is the only supplier of the uniform. We have a large range of sizing available; however, if you feel your child may need specialised sizing please come & see us at the earliest opportunity to allow for this.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.countryfeelinguniforms.com.au
Please be aware that payment for uniform items needs to be made at the time of purchase. Payment can be made by cash or EFTPOS. There is also the option of online ordering ‐ see website for details.
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UNIFORM PRICE LIST AND OPENING HOURS 2018
YEAR 7 IMMUNISATION
Funded vaccines for all Year 7 students
Dear Parent/Guardian Teams of specially trained registered nurses will be visiting your child’s school during Year 7 to offer funded vaccinations against serious preventable diseases.
Vaccines include: 1. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (2 doses 6 months apart – being held on
Tuesday 6 March and Tuesday 25 September 2018)
2. Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (whooping cough) (dTpa) vaccine (1 dose)
What do you need to do? Year 7 Parent Information Kit will be distributed by your school at the beginning of
Term 1
Read the information included in the Kit (translated copies are available on the website below)
ENSURE FORM IS COMPLETED CORRECTLY, AND SIGN FOR EACH VACCINE REQUIRED
Ensure your child has eaten breakfast the morning of the clinic
Ensure your child is wearing clothing that enables the upper arm to be exposed
COMPLETE CONSENT FORMS IN BLUE OR BLACK PEN ONLY
Monday 2.30pm ‐ 3.30pm Wednesday 8.15am ‐ 9.15am
Friday 1.00pm ‐ 2.15pm
BOYS UNIFORM UNISEX UNIFORM
Short Sleeved Shirt All sizes $24 Polo shirt All sizes $26
Cargo Pants All sizes $46 Hoodie All sizes $40
Cargo Shorts All sizes $35 Knit Jumper Size 8 – 14 $70
GIRLS UNIFORM Knit Jumper Size 16 – 22 $75
Blouse All sizes $22 Sports Shorts All sizes $25
Blouse Long Length All sizes $24 Track Pants All sizes $40
Fleecy Pants All sizes $29
Dress Shorts All sizes $35
Skirt All sizes $45
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Ask your child for the record of vaccination when they arrive home on the day of the clinic – keep this record in a safe place (e.g. baby’s’ blue book). Ideally, notify your GP for their records.
What if your child misses a vaccine? You won’t need to do anything because every effort will be made to catch-up missed vaccines at other clinics at your child’s school during that year, or the following year, when they are in Year 8.
More questions?
Please contact Hunter New England Local Health District, Immunisation Unit on 1300 066 055 or visit
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schoolvaccination.aspx
BUS PASS
Apply online at www.opal.com.au . Eligibility will be determined during this process. Bus Passes will be mailed home to successful applicants. As a general guide, however, the following applies:
Secondary school students from Years 7‐12 are eligible if:
They are a resident of NSW or an overseas student who is eligible for free government education,
The straight line distance from their home address to school is more than 2 km, or
The walking distance from home to school is 2.9 km or further.
Secondary school students who live too close to the school to be eligible for free travel may qualify for a School Term Bus Pass which provides bus travel at a discounted price for the whole school term. (See https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/termBusPass to apply)
BELL TIMES
MON/TUES/THURS WEDNESDAY FRIDAY
PERIOD 1 8.55 ‐ 10.00am 8.55 ‐ 9.55am 8.55 ‐ 10.00am SPORT Years 8‐10 PERIOD 2 10.00 ‐ 11.00am
9.55 ‐ 10.55am 10.00 ‐ 11.00am
Assembly 10.55 ‐ 11.15am
BREAK 1 11.00 ‐ 11.30am 11.15 ‐ 11.45am 11.00 ‐ 11.30am
PERIOD 3 11.30 ‐ 12.30pm 11.45 ‐ 12.40pm 11.30 ‐ 12.30pm
PERIOD 4 12.30 ‐ 1.30pm 12.40 ‐ 1.35pm 12.30 ‐ 1.30pm
BREAK 2 1.30 ‐ 2.00pm 1.35pm (30 min)
PERIOD 5 2.00 ‐ 3.00pm 2.05 ‐ 3.00pm
*Assembly day may change without notice.
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2018 TERM DATES FOR STUDENTS
TERM 1
From ‐ Year 7 commence on Tuesday 30 January, Years 8 – 10 return on Wednesday 31 January 2018.
To ‐ Friday 13 April 2018
TERM 2
From ‐ Tuesday 1 May 2018
To ‐ Friday 6 July 2018
TERM 3
From ‐ Tuesday 24 July 2018
To ‐ Friday 28 September 2018
TERM 4
From ‐ Monday 15 October 2018
To ‐ Wednesday 19 December 2018
CONTACT DETAILS
Postal Address: Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
PO Box 427
WALLSEND NSW 2287
Phone: 02 4951 1811
Fax: 02 4950 1047
Email: wallsend‐[email protected]
Webpage: www.wallsend‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Smartphone App: Search Callaghan College Wallsend Campus on iTunes or Play Store to install our app on your Smartphone or Tablet
Other: Links to our Facebook page, Twitter, Google +, YouTube, and Instagram can be found on our website.