Deputy Principals
Drop-off and pick-up
The safety of students is a priority at the College and some very dangerous practices have been occurring before and after school each day. Please do not drop-off your child or wait for them for pick-up in the Administration or Priory car park at the beginning and end of the school day. This car park is only for Priory or school visitors. There is ample parking on Treasure Road.
Medication
Parents and students are reminded that the College is unable to give out any medication (eg Panadol, Nurofen, antihistamine etc) unless it is an emergency. It is recommended that if students need non-prescription medication for headaches and allergies, that they keep a small quantity in their lockers.
Year 9 Camp
A reminder to parents and students to begin final preparations for the Year 9 Camp, commencing on Monday 1 July. A list of requirements has been provided by Miss Ronchi (co-ordinator of the camp) and advice was provided at the meeting held on May 22.
Year 11 Information
As the end of Semester One approaches, the process of future academic pathways and subject selection for 2020 begins. There are some important Year 11 events that are part of the subject selection process, which are outlined below:
- Monday 10 June: Semester Two Units begin
- Monday 1 July: Year 12 Subject Selection Information Period 6, Xanten Theatre
- Wednesday 31 July: Parent-teacher-student interviews, 12pm-7pm
Year 11 students wishing to change subjects or pathways this year need to make an appointment with Ms Rainford as soon as possible. Changes need to be made next week to avoid missing the start of Semester Two work. This can only occur with teacher approval, room in the class and if the Minimum Entry Requirement is met.
Reports will be uploaded in the last week of Term 2 and Subject Selection Online will open.
Information regarding the upcoming Dinner Dance on Thursday 8 August will be provided at an assembly on Wednesday, June 12.
Parent Committee Seminar
The next Parent Seminar is scheduled for Tuesday 18 June at 6pm (please note the change of time) in the Br Patrick Forum. A guest speaker from Legal Aid will be providing information to parents about the new intimate image laws that came into effect on 15 April 2019 as a result of the Criminal Law Amendment (Intimate Images) Act 2018 (WA). In the case of someone under 16, the law says they cannot legally consent to an image of themselves being shared. The law aims to strike a balance between protecting young people from this harmful behaviour and not unduly criminalising them.
As young people under the age of 16 are not exempt from this new offence, it is imperative that information regarding these new laws is shared with our students and their parents. On the same day, all Year 9 and 10 students will also be hearing from Legal Aid.
The key messages for young people are:
· It is against the law to take, keep, send or ask for an intimate image of a person under the age of 18
· It is against the law to share an intimate image of a person of any age without their consent.
Information will include cyber-bullying, sexting, filming school fights, sex and consent. Parents are encouraged to come along and become familiar with the new laws as a means of guiding and protecting their children. Please RSVP your intention to attend (to assist with seating and refreshments) by calling the College or via email aroberts@norbert.wa.edu.au
Ms S Rainford (Deputy Principal Years 7,9,11)
Hold the date: Year 10 Parent Information Evening
This coming Monday, Year 10 students will commence their Semester One exams. This provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the different concepts they have covered in their classes so far this year. All Year 10 students are encouraged to spend this weekend immersed in their study and preparation with the aim of maximising their results prior to the release of their Semester One report.
Year 10 students will receive their Semester One report at the Year 10 Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 3 July 2019. This is an important meeting that all Year 10 students are parents are expected to attend as it will provide information about the Year 11 and Year 12 pathways and about the process for selecting Year 11 subjects.
Over the past weeks, Year 10 students have been engaging in presentations by the various Heads of Learning Area regarding the different subjects that they can choose in Year 11 and about the Minimum Entry Requirements they must meet in order to study them. These presentations are now available to download in the Subject Selection portal in SEQTA.
Mr P Hawke (Deputy Principal Years 8,10,12)