Deputy Principals
Parent Committee Seminar
The next Parent Seminar is scheduled for Tuesday 18 June at 6:00pm (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 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 at both the student and parent sessions will include cyberbullying, 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 on 9350 5433 or via email aroberts@norbert.wa.edu.au.
ATTENDANCE during Week 5 & 6 for Year 11 & 12 students
A clarification on attendance for the next TWO weeks.
- Yr 11 & 12 ATAR students only attend school when they have a scheduled examination.
- Yr 11 & 12 VOCATIONAL students are required to attend all classes on
- Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 May
- Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 June
- VOCATIONAL students should be continuing with TAFE commitments as well as WORK EXPEREINCE (where hours are still required) on Thursdays and Fridays.
Uniform and Personal Presentation rules apply as well as punctuality (be on time) for ALL STUDENTS.
Parking
Please DO NOT drop your child off or wait for them for pick up in the administration carpark or the staff carpark next to the pool at the beginning and end of the school day. There is parking on Treasure Road and the Xanten Performance Arts Centre. The safety of all our community is our priority.
Ms S Rainford (Deputy Principal Years 7,9,11)
Year 11 and Year 12 Exam Week
Please keep our Year 11 and Year 12 students in your prayers over the coming weeks as they sit their Semester One examinations. ATAR students are only required to attend school when they have a scheduled exam although several students take advantage of this time to come into school to ask revision question of their teachers. For students on a Vocational Pathway, they are required to attend regular classes from Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 May (Week 5) and Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 June (Week 6). Vocational students should be continuing with their TAFE commitments during this time as well as their work placement where extra hours are required to be made up.
All Year 11 and Year 12 students are expected to return to the College on Friday 7 June for our St Norbert Day celebrations.
Students are reminded that during the examination weeks, regular school uniform regulations apply including those relating to the Year 12 Leavers’ Jackets.
Year 10 Examinations
As our Year 11 and Year 12 ATAR students head off for their examinations next week, the Year 10 students enter the final stages of teaching and learning prior to the commencement of their Semester One examinations in Week 7. These exams are important for all Year 10 students as they will contribute to the Semester One grade which will be used to support their entry into Year 11 courses next year.
Year 10 students have now received their examination timetable. This is also available for parents and students to access in the ‘Documents’ section of SEQTA. Year 10 students will only be required to attend school when they have a scheduled examination and are expected to use their time away from school for study.
Students are advised to read the ‘Examination Rules’ closely as it provides important information regarding the running of the examinations. Any student illness or medical concern on the day of the exam will require the parent to contact the College in the morning and a Medical Certificate to be provided to explain any absence.
This coming Monday, the 2020 Subject Selection process officially kicks off with the Year 10 Introduction to Course Selection taking place during Period 4. At this session, Year 10 students will be given an overview of the process ahead as well as be provided with information about many of the subjects on offer to Year 11 students next year. As with the recent Examination Preparation Session, relevant handouts and resources will be uploaded to the ‘Documents’ section of SEQTA for parents and students to access.
Leavers’ Jackets
Year 12 student have had a bit on an extra spring in their step over the past two weeks. On Monday 13 May they were given their Class of 2019 Leavers’ Jackets. Year 12 students have been granted permission to wear their Leavers’ jackets to and from school on Monday only. On the other week days, they are expected to wear their College Blazer to and from school and change into their Leavers’ Jacket at their locker. Leavers’ Jackets are not to be worn under their Blazer and students must wear their College Blazer when attending formal College occasions such as assemblies, Mass and excursions.
Mr P Hawke (Deputy Principal - Year 8,10,12)