Important Announcements

Introducing Parent Notified Absences in SEQTA (Senior School)

We are excited to announce a new feature in SEQTA that will enhance our communication and streamline the process of notifying the College about your child's absences. The new feature, called Parent Notified Absences, allows you to easily inform us of your child's absence directly through the SEQTA platform. 

Key Benefits of Parent Notified Absences

• Convenience: Notify the school of your child's absence from anywhere, at any time. 

• Efficiency: Reduces the need for phone calls or written notes, saving you time.

• Accuracy: Ensures that absence information is recorded accurately and promptly.

How to Use Parent Notified Absences

• Log in to SEQTA: Access your SEQTA account through the web portal or mobile app. 

• Navigate to Absences: Go to the 'Absences' section in the menu. 

• Submit Absence Notification: Fill out the required details and submit the notification. Note that the Comment field must be completed and should include any details and the name of the parent submitting the absence

This process will be in place from the start of Term 2 for the Senior School. Further communication around this will be sent out next week.

Transition to Winter Uniform

As we move into Term 2, students will begin transitioning to their winter uniform. However, with the weather often remaining warm in the first few weeks, students will have the option to wear either their full summer uniform or their full winter uniform until the start of Week 4. Please note that mixing and matching items from both uniforms is not permitted.

From Monday 19 May, all students will be expected to be in full winter uniform. We encourage families to review their child’s winter uniform in advance and visit the Uniform Store if any items need updating to ensure students are prepared for the seasonal change.

To view the uniform standards please click here or see below.

Thank you for your support in maintaining our uniform standards.

Understanding Bullying: What It Is and What It Isn’t

The word bullying is often used in schools and at home, with parents and children alike saying, “My child is being bullied,” or a child self-reporting that they are experiencing bullying. While every negative social interaction can be distressing, not all conflicts or unkind behaviours meet the definition of bullying.

This article aims to clarify the difference between bullying and non-bullying behaviours. By understanding what bullying truly is—and what it isn’t—we can better support children in navigating friendships, managing conflicts, and addressing genuine bullying concerns in an effective and appropriate way.

What is bullying?

Definition of Bullying (Friendly Schools)

According to Friendly Schools, bullying occurs when an individual is repeatedly subjected to harmful behaviours and finds it difficult to stop the behaviour from continuing. Bullying can take place both offline and online, including through email, Teams or social media platforms.

Bullying behaviours may include:

• Mocking or teasing someone in a mean-spirited and hurtful manner.
• Spreading false information or malicious rumours to damage someone’s reputation or exclude them socially.
• Intentionally excluding or preventing someone from joining a group or activity.
• Physically harming someone through actions such as hitting, kicking or pushing.
• Deliberately damaging, stealing or destroying another person’s belongings.
• Threatening or intimidating someone, causing them to fear physical harm.

What is NOT considered bullying?

• Teasing that is friendly, light-hearted and mutually enjoyable.
• Disagreements or conflicts between individuals of equal strength or influence.

Preventing bullying requires a proactive and multi-faceted approach that involves students, teachers, parents, and the wider College community.

Mrs Jeanette Sealy

Director of Senior School (Student Wellbeing

Mountain of Warmth Campaign: Spread Warmth This Winter

As the nights get cooler, most of us can put an extra blanket on our beds to stay warm.  For almost 10,000 people in WA experiencing homelessness (almost 2,000 of them children) it’s not that easy.

The annual ASC Mountain of Warmth Campaign asks our community to donate items of warm clothing, warm bedding and hygiene products so that we can help the Salvation Army to continue its support of people in need.

Items needed are:

If you would also like to include a personal note of encouragement, we will be happy to pass it on.

The Mountain of Warmth Campaign is being managed in the Senior School by the Year 8 Service Representatives Service Group, and in the Junior School by Year 6 Leaders (Junior School Captains, Service Captains, House Captains & Environment Captain).  With the whole school involved, we are hoping for the highest ‘mountain’ of donations ever.

In the Junior School, donations can be left in the tubs outside Year 4-5 classrooms.

In the Senior School, donations can be left in the Year 7 Break Out Space.

The Collection will end on the morning of Thursday 26 June (Term 2 Week 9) when we officially handover all donations to the Salvation Army.

Your generosity can make a significant difference. On any given night over 122,000 people in Australia experience homelessness. By donating, you're not only providing warmth but also hope to those in times of trouble.  Together, we can build a mountain and show that support the Salvation Army.

Written by Manuli Rajakaruna (Year 8) and Nazafarin Syed (Year 8)