Class

Tania Pfitzner

Tania.Pfitzner@education.wa.edu.au

Welcome

A warm welcome to parents and families who are new to our College and an equally warm welcome back to those who are continuing their journey with us. It is great to be back at school together, as much as most students enjoyed their extra week of holiday, I believe we are all very thankful to be able to back in the classroom, learning face to face. Hopefully, as a state we can all work together to ensure this continues.

New Class Staff

I would like to welcome Hayley Jones (English), Robert Cousins (Mathematics), Janette Wells (Animals / Accounting & Finance) and Michelle Minchin (Agriculture/English) to the Harvey Ag family. These staff bring with them a wide variety of skills and experiences and will make a valued contribution to our College. It is great to have them as part of the Class team.

Assessment / Absentee Requirements

Parents are reminded that in line with the College’s Assessment Guidelines students are required to have authorised leave in order to sit a missed assessment. Without the leave being authorised the students will not be able to sit missed assessments at an alternative time and will receive zero for the assessment. 

Absence due to Illness: Leave from school will be authorised if the College is in receipt of a medical certificate covering the time of the missed assessment. If your child is attending a medical/dental appointment they should obtain a statement from their practitioner to verify this.

Non-medical reason for absence: If your child needs to be absent from school due to a valid but non-medical reason, they should apply in writing to the Deputy Principal. This should be done well in advance wherever possible. Authorised leave will generally be granted if the Deputy / Principal believe the reason for absence is valid and the event cannot be scheduled to another time. Examples of an authorised leave may be representing the State in a sporting event or attendance at a close relative’s funeral.

Tutorials available to assist students

The following tutorials are available to students;

Evening Prep

• Monday evening Prep – Katie Franco – Mathematics and Numeracy OLNA – Room 5
• Wednesday evening Prep – Tania Pfitzner – General homework assistance and OLNA – Room 2
• Thursday Evening Prep – Steve Watt – General homework assistance and OLNA – Room 2

After School

• Tuesday 4-5pm – Katie Franco – ATAR Mathematics Tutorial – Room 5
• Thursday 4-5pm – Hayley Jones – ATAR English Tutorial – Room 2

Head of Department (HOD) Class Role

As HOD Class my role is to undertake the administrative requirements within the class area. This involves overseeing the delivery and assessment of all programs, monitoring student progress as well as being involved in the management of student behaviour within the class area. 

Please feel free to contact me at the College on 9782 2100 or via email tania.pfitzner@education.wa.edu.au with any queries or concerns in regards to the above matters or your child’s progress within the class area.