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Middle School 2017 Information Session Our Staff Mrs Carter- Middle School Team Leader Mrs Wentzel- Year 7 PCG Teacher/Science Mrs Basil- Year 8 PCG Teacher/Mathematics Mrs Shea -Year 9 PCG Teacher/English/PE/The Arts Mr
Mrs Carter- Middle School Team Leader Mrs Wentzel- Year 7 PCG Teacher/Science Mrs Basil- Year 8 PCG Teacher/Mathematics Mrs Shea -Year 9 PCG Teacher/English/PE/The Arts Mr Robertson- Year 10 PCG Teacher/English/HaSS Mrs Abbott- HaSS, SRC Coordinator
English (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) Mathematics (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) HaSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) Science (5 x 45 minute lessons per week)
Physical Education (2 x 45 minute lessons per week) Biblical Studies (1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
The Arts: Visual Arts (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) and
Music or Drama or Dance or Media Arts (One per term 1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
Technology Rotations or Electives (3 x 45 minute lessons per week) PCG (Pastoral Care Group)/Assembly (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) Health (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) SEL- (Social and Emotional Learning) (1 x 45 minute lessons per week)
Subjects are developed in line with the Australian Curriculum
Food Technology Web Design and Programming Woodwork Robotics and 3D printing
Batchelor Camp– Date 22nd- 24th February Week 4 Year 7 Camp – Katherine Term 3 Year 8 Camp- Katherine – Term 3 Year 9 Camp- Larapinta – 15th – 27th May- Term 2 Parent volunteers are welcomed/needed
Year Level Set Work &
Comment 6 20-30mins
Homework reflects work done in class providing consolidation experiences. Assignments are set according to content taught.
7 40mins 8 50mins 9 60mins 10 60mins
All students are expected to complete assigned homework
by the due date.
Diaries are used by students to keep track of assessments
and homework.
A term assessment calendar is given with estimated due
dates for each assessment.
Homework Centre- Wednesday 3:15-4:00 pm
To arrive at class prepared with required equipment
To complete assigned work set by each teacher To maintain the school image in the community To follow the 4 E’s school model – Respect, Responsibility,
Maximise learning time and Service
To take care of property - personal, other’s and school To be respectful and truthful at all times Use appropriate language
Detention/Homework Recovery
Detention/Homework recovery runs Monday, Wednesday
and Friday lunchtimes for students that have not completed required classwork, homework or assignments
Students are advised to bring a note from a parent identifying why they have not completed homework or an assignment by the due date.
PCS has a “Zero Tolerance” of bullying. If a child is found to be bullying or being bullied, the
child will immediately be removed from the area where it is taking place and the incident fully investigated.
It is important that your child informs teachers of any
issues in order for teachers to take action.
Middle School Boys Uniform
Middle school shirt Navy cargo shorts Plain white socks Black, closed in shoes One pair of small studs/sleeper earrings
Sports Uniform
House colour PCS sports polo shirt Navy sports knit shorts- ONLY FOR SPORT White socks & black, closed in shoes
No other jewellery is to be worn except a watch. Middle School Girls Uniform
Middle school shirt Navy dress shorts **** Plain white socks Black, closed in shoes One pair of small
studs/sleeper earrings
NEXT Mission Trip to Cambodia Term 3:
24 September - 5th October 2017
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of
Est cost $3500 ($1000 tax deductible) Further information is available
Ipads are loaned to students Educational tool Use at home in open areas Cyber Safety
Please email your child’s teachers if you have any subject
related concerns. They will do the same.
Email or phone (leave a message with the front office) your
child’s Pastoral Care teacher if you have any general concerns or questions. They will do the same.
Your child’s PCG teacher is your first point of contact