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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019Year 9

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“To touch the Hearts of your pupils and inspire them with the Christian Spirit is the greatest miracle you can perform”

St John Baptist De La Salle

Mission

The human and Christian education of the young, especially the poor.

The vision of St Michael’s College

St Michael’s College is a Catholic school committed to the Lasallian vision of education and to challenging and supporting students to ‘be the best they can be’.

St Michael’s:

Isacommunitythatinvolvesstaff,studentsandtheirfamilies, in learning that presents Jesus Christ as the model for growth.

Is student-centred, inclusive and respectful of human differences.

Combines the best traditional and contemporary educational practices.

Prepares students for the broader community and lives of faith and hope.

Mission and Vision

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Table of Contents

Welcome 3

Context and Tradition 4

Staff 6

Year9PastoralStaff 8

General College Information 9

Important Dates for Year 9 10

Learning and Management System: SEQTA 14

Junior Secondary School 18

Pastoral Care 19

Year 9 General Information 22

College Map 31

Student Support - Student Services 32

Community Days 34

Conclusion 35

St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 92

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WelcomeYear 9 at St Michael’s College

Dear Parents, Students and Friends,

TheYear9Pastoralstaffwelcomeyouand your family to the journey in 2019. We look forward to working with you in supporting our students’ development as they build on their strengths and participate in activities which contribute totheirflourishingandguidethemtowards being “the best they can be.”

This Handbook contains helpful information which will provide an understanding of the Year 9 Pastoral Program at St Michael’s College, and points of contact for further information.

Please contact the College if you would like any further information about the contents of this Handbook, or if you wish to discuss any concerns.

Mrs Tonia Carfora

Year 9 Director Mr Stephen Harvey

Year 9 Assistant Year Level Director


Context and Tradition

The De La Salle BrothersThe origins of Lasallian education date back to the 17th Century to French priest St John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Brothers).

Born of wealthy parents who valued education, De La Salle responded to the needs of impoverished boys by establishing schools that were open to all, including the socially and economically deprived. Based on the ideal - to provide education for young peoplethatreflectsthevaluesofJesusChrist - De La Salle inspired a tradition thatnowspansover80countries.

John Baptist De La Salle was canonised in 1900, and in 1950 Pope Pius XII named him Patron of Teachers.

The Brothers came to Australia and openedtheirfirstschoolinArmidale,NSW,in1906.Sincethattimetheyhave opened a number of schools throughout Australia and extended their works to New Zealand and the missions of Papua New Guinea.

Each year, the College holds a Mission Action Day (MAD) to raise funds for the Lasallian Foundation and the generosity of the St Michael’s community is well known throughout Australia and the AsiaPacificRegion.

Heritage of St Michael’s CollegeSt Michael’s College was founded by the De La Salle Brothers in 1954. Classes began at Beverley with 29 boys. Due to thegreateffortsoftheCatholicfamiliesin the Western region of Adelaide, the Collegerapidlyexpanded.By1965theenrolmentwas780boysandin1967,aSenior School was developed on Lawrie Street at Henley Beach. From 1997, the Beverley Campus catered for Years 4 -7 boys and the Henley Campus Years 8-12.In2002aReceptionclasswasintroduced. Beverley now caters for ReceptiontoYear6.In2008girlswereenrolledforthefirsttimeinYear8.

St Michaels has worked in close partnership with the Sacred Heart Fathers (MSC) throughout its history and they continue to act as Chaplains to the College.

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Context and Tradition

Crest

Glorious Cross - symbol of salvation and resurrection

Laurel leaves - symbol of reward and achievement

Shield - symbol of strength, faith and fortitude

Star of Bethlehem - symbol of the sign of the faith


Staff

Secondary Leadership

Principal Mr John Foley

Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching Mrs Teresa Cimmino

Deputy Principal – Pastoral Mr John Lambert

Business Manager Mr Dominic LoBasso

Director of Curriculum & Assessment Administration Ms Bron Kemp

Director of Pastoral Mr Matthew Williams

Director of Mission MrRobertDempsey

Co-ordinators

Co-curricular Coordinator (Boys) Mr Jordan Young

Co-curricular Coordinator (Girls) Ms Leanne Burton

Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mr Stratos Karnas

Learning Support Coordinator Mr Michael Balic

SACE Coordinator MrRoccoSchirripa

Heads of Department/Subject Co-ordinators

Business MrHamishRedden

Design & Technology Mr Greg Cloy

Digital Technologies Mrs Maria Cardillo

Director of Music Mr Tim Donovan

Music Mr James Musci

Drama Ms Emily Burns

English Mrs Jane Sykes

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Staff continued

Heads of Department/Subject Co-ordinators

Humanities Ms Catherine Pearce

Health & Personal Development Mrs Sally Nicholson

History Mr Matthew Muscat

Italian Mrs Angela Benedetti

Mathematics Mrs Anne Finlay

PLP Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton

ReligiousEducation Mrs Patrizia Puglia

ResearchProjectCoordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton

Science MrGavinO’Reilly

Visual Arts MrsNicoleLeRay-Warren

Student Services

Student Counsellors Ms Sarah DaviesMs Ida-Marie TullioMr Anthony Vizaniaris

Career Counsellors MsRoseCooreyMr Anthony Vizaniaris

Pastoral Support Worker Sr Nithya

VET Coordinator Mr Kevin Woolford

Administration Assistants Mrs Lynda WhiteMrs Bonita DorianMs Isabella Barila


Year 9 Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Teachers & Room Numbers

9BPC-01 Ms Jessica Capitanio Rm28

9BPC-02 Mr Chris Georgiou Rm29

9BPC-03 Ms Adriana Gatt Rm31

9BPC-04 Mr Anthony Feleppa Rm32

9BPC-05 Mrs Patrizia Puglia Rm33

9BPC-06 Ms Sally Whelan Rm37

9GPC-01 Ms Olivia Andreula Rm34

9GPC-02 Ms Chloe Harby Rm58

9GPC-03 Ms Emily Burns / Ms Liesel Dunstan Rm59

9GPC-04 Mr Anthony De Silva Rm24

Year Level Director: Mrs Tonia Carfora

Assistant Year Level Director: Mr Stephen Harvey

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Front Office Contact Details

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:45pm

Telephone 0883565966

Email [email protected]

Website www.smc.sa.edu.au

Student Absentee Line 0881502323

General College Information

Uniform Shop - Dobson Pty LtdThe College uniform can only be purchased from the Uniform Shop which is located at the Secondary Campus. The shop is managed and operated by Dobsons Pty Ltd on behalf of St Michael’s College. It is essential to arrange an appointment with the uniform shop.

Pleasecontactstaffdirectlyontelephone81502306.Theuniformshop can be accessed via the car park on Lawrie Street, adjacent to the Lasallian Education Centre.

The trading hours are as follows:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

8:00 am - 4:15 pm (closed between 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm)

The College DaySecondary Campus

Movement Bell 8:40am

Pastoral 8:45am

Lesson 1 9:00 am

Lesson 2 9:40 am

Lesson 3 10:20 am

RECESS 11:00 am

Movement Bell 11:20 am

Lesson 4 11:25 am

Lesson 5 12:05 pm

Lesson6 12:45 pm

LUNCH 1:25 pm

Movement Bell 2:05 pm

Lesson 7 2:10 pm

Lesson8 2:50 pm

DISMISSAL 3:30 pm

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Important Dates for Year 9Subject to change

Term 1

29 January ClassesResume(Years7,8,12)

30 January ClassesResume(Years7-12)

30 January Year 7-12 Welcome Assembly

6 February Year 7-12 Mass 9:00am

6 February Parent Evening - 7:00 pm

11 February Years 7-12 House Meetings

13 February Years 7-12 Academic Assembly

18 February Sport’s Day

28 February MAD Launch

6 March Ash Wednesday

11 March Adelaide Cup (Public Holiday)

13 March SonyaRyanPresentation

14 March Year 9 Boys Odyssey program

15 March Year 9 Girls Enlighten Education

20 March Brainstorm Performance

5 April MAD Day

10 April Boys’ Wing Chun experience

12 April Years 7-12 Easter Prayer Service

Classes conclude

Early Dismissal 12.45pm

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Term 2

29 April Classes resume

1 May Parent Teacher Interviews - Early Dismissal 12.45pm

2 May Caica Cup

3 - 5 May Generations in Jazz - Mt Gambier

6 May Parent Teacher Interviews - Early Dismissal 12.45 pm

14 - 17 May NAPLAN(Years7,8and9)

15 May Whole school Mass at Henley Campus

Feast of St John Baptist De La Salle

17 May Years7-9CrossCountry(Lesson7&8)

22 May Year 9 Mass

24 May MAD Quiz Night

30 May Years 7 - 9 Photographs

3-13 June Years8and9LifeEducation

6 June Year 9 Leader’s Day

7 June Staff Professional Development Day (No Classes)

10 June Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)

11 June Special Photographs (Families, Sons and Daughters)

19 June Derrick McManus Presentation (MMC)

21 June Sport and Co-Curricular Photos

26 June Girls’ Wing Chun Experience

3 July Year 9 Mass

5 July Classes conclude

Early Dismissal 12.45pm



Term 3

22 July ClassesResume

24 July Years 7 - 9 Academic Assembly

31 July Year 9 Mass

1 August Year 7-11 Australian Maths Competition

5 August Languages Week

12 August Science Week

14 August Nic Newling Presentation

19 August PE Week

20 August Parent/Teacher Interviews

School Closure

21 August Years7,8and9AssemblyandSubjectSelection

2 September Staff Professional Development Day - No Classes

11 September Years7-9GirlsAssembly-ButterflyFondation

11 September Year 9 Boys Assembly - Murray Drummond

18 September Years 7 - 9 Co-Curricular Assembly

13-26 September Catholic Schools Music Festival

25 September Year 9 Mass

27 September De La Salle Day

Classes conclude

Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

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Term 4

14 October ClassesResume

16 October Year 7-9 Academic Assembly

7 November Memorial Mass 7:00pm

11 November RemembranceDayCeremony11:00am

20 November Year 9 Mass

26 November Years 7 - 9 Dance Performance 7:00 pm

27 November Year 9 ID Photographs

29 November Years 7 - 9 Lasallian Sports Shield

3 December Year 9 Quiz Afternoon

4 December Year 9 Pastoral Day

5 December SMC’sGotTalentL7-8

Years 7-9 textbook return

6 December Classes conclude

Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

9-11 December Camp La Salle



Learning and Management System: SEQTA

SEQTA is a collaborative teaching and learning system that connects teachers, students and parents as an interactive andsupportivecommunity.Tofindoutmore about it, please follow this link: https://seqta.com.au/

All students at St Michael’s College are able to access SEQTA via their student portal, SEQTA Learn, by using their username and password. All students must access the site through the following link: https://sta.smc.sa.edu.au/

All parents can access SEQTA to keep updated on what their child is currently working on and when assignments are due. This also allows parents to access school reports and read the daily notices in a similar interface to the students. Parents are encouraged to install the SEQTA Engage app on their Apple or Android device and enter the following https://pta.smc.sa.edu.au/

https://seqta.com.au/

https://sta.smc.sa.edu.au/

https://pta.smc.sa.edu.au/

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Once students log on, a master menu appears providing the students with their timetable and subject course material. Further to this, students can also access daily notices and directly message (Direqt Message) their teachers. DM has the capacity for the user to attach documents.

Other functionalities of SEQTA include:

Recordingstudentsdailyattendance

Communicating with parents/caregivers

Recordingstudentachievementsandawards

Storing teaching and learning resources

Uploading student report cards onto the portal



Accessing a Student Timetable via SEQTAWhen students click on the Timetable tab, the students’ individual timetable for the week will appear.

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Accessing College Notices

When the Notices tab is selected, the notices for the desired day will appear.

Checking assignment due dates and submitting work through SEQTA

When students select the Upcoming tab, the upcoming assessment tasks appear. Students are able to upload their assignments once they are completed; these are referred to as e-submissions.

Subject and Assessment outlines via SEQTA

The Courses tab displays an overview of the selected subject. Students are provided with a summary of the key objectives of the particular course along with a breakdown of the assessment tasks.

The Assessment tab will enable students to track their progress of completed assessments in each subject.

Direqt Messages enables students to communicate with their subject teacher and vice-versa.

Logging out of SEQTA

Logging out of the system is advised oncethestudenthasfinishedusingSEQTA.


Junior Secondary School

St Michael’s College subscribes to a philosophy that the unique needs of students in Years 7 - 9 can best be met in a junior secondary school setting that provides a student-centred program and recognises that students in early adolescence are undergoing greater physiological and social re-orientation than at any other period in their lives.

The overall purpose of the Junior Secondary School should be to meet the educational, developmental and social needs that emerge in this transitional period.

The Junior Secondary Pastoral and Academic Programs therefore provide all students with a supportive and flexibleenvironmentinwhichallstudents will have opportunities to develop skills and explore a variety of learning experiences while making the transition from the primary to the junior secondary school.

In keeping with this philosophy, our Junior Secondary School provides:

A positive climate that fosters respect, self-esteem, self-discipline and student responsibility.

Close contact and communication between parents and school.

Intervention and acceleration when needsareidentified.

An advisory and counselling program.

Knowledgeable educators who are committed to junior secondary methodology.

A quality Pastoral Care Program.

Every Pastoral classroom at St Michael’s will have a wall-chart that addresses the key student responsibilities that support eachchild.StudentResponsibilitiesarealso at the front of the College Diary.

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Pastoral Care

PastoralCareisfrom8.45amto9.00am each day. There are also extended lessonsonWednesdaysfrom8.45am – 9.40 am to incorporate Masses, AssembliesandYearLevelspecificactivities. All students are expected to participate in these activities, as they form an important part of our Community life.

Pastoral Care lessons usually focus on holistic student development and nurture wellbeing, strengths and positive relationships so that students can develop reason, the good judgement to act fairly, and contribute totheirownflourishingandthatofothers.

Morespecifically,throughPastoralCarewe:

1. Provide an environment in which every student is valued, feels safe and has someone to talk to.

2. Respectthedignityofeachperson.

3. Develop a spirit of community through positive relationships betweenstaff,studentsandparents.

4. Develop self-discipline and responsibility.

5. Provide opportunities for spiritual growth.

6. Educate students in a Christ-centred model of leadership

7. Encourage participation in social justice initiatives.

8. Provide activities and strategies that develop students’ personal, organisational and lifestyle skills and choices.

9. Provide assistance with regard to subject selection, vocational and career options.

10. Foster participation in community building and recreational activities.


Pastoral Care

Understanding the changes -

Attending St Michael’s (Secondary) is an exciting and, at times, challenging experience for all students. From day one in Year 9 there may be many new elements to embrace and understand.

A wide range of initiatives and activities supportstudents’flourishingthroughPastoral Care. Some of these include:

Introduction to Year 9

Parent Evening

Pastoral Activities- team building

Lasallian Community

Mission Action Day

De La Salle Day

Co-curricular involvement

Stewardship

Fundraising/ social justice initiatives

Building Relationships

Student Survey

Year9Retreat

Positive relationships presentation

Wing Chun

Tug Of War

Pastoral Day- Beach House and Cinema

Year 9 Quiz Afternoon

Developing Resilience and Well-being

Year Level Assemblies (Including Guest Speakers)

Character strengths

Growth Mindset focus

Overcoming the negativity bias

Term goal setting and review

Mindfulness/meditation practise

Prayer

Gratitude focus

Life Education

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Pastoral Care

BodyImage(ButterflyFoundation)presentation

RUOK?

Murrary Drummon Presentation

Strengths based coaching

Access to counsellors (strengths- based coaching and personal counselling)

Enlighten Education (girls)

Odyssey Program (boys)

Nic Newling

Faith and Spiritual Development

Daily prayer

Weekly character strength focus

Weekly strengths- based quote and tips

Fortnightly Chapel services integrating strengths

Year Level and Whole School Masses

Year9Retreat

Cyber safety and Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship and cyber safety

ResourceCentre,Brainstorm,SonyaRyanPresentations,PastoralLessonon Cyber issues- ACMA Cyber smart

Establishing standards and expectations

Goal setting and review

Uniform and grooming standards and College Policies

Strength based behaviour guidance

Celebrating achievement

Awards and Co-curricular Assemblies

ReportmonitoringbyYearLevelDirector and Assistant Director

Acknowledgment of Commendations

Student Leadership

Student led fortnightly Chapel services

Weekly College Leader meetings

Y-Lead Conference for Student leaders

Authentic Leadership (Derrick McManus) Presentation


Year 9 General Information

Personal Wellbeing - Healthy Body, Healthy MindBeingfit,healthyandactivebenefitseach child socially, emotionally and intellectually.Researchhasshownthatyoung people who do regular physical activity have:

Improved emotional wellbeing, mental health, self-esteem and self-concept;theyfeelmoreconfident,happy, and relaxed.

Improved health and a feeling of physical well-being.

Better concentration skills and the ability to manage anxiety and stress.

Increased capacity for learning and productivity - active children are generally more motivated and better organised than children who are inactive. Physical activity has direct links to improved learning outcomes.

Enhanced social skills, such as cooperation and teamwork, as well as meeting new people and developing friendships.

A more positive school outlook - active children are generally less aggressive and experience fewer discipline problems.

All students will take part in a wide range of physical activities at school and learn more about positive body image and self-esteem in their Health and Physical Education classes.

Organisation - Managing TimeDevoting adequate time for organisation is one of the major keys to success. Being organised takes time, so it is essential that students place a high priority on preparing for each day the night before at home. Avoid the morning rush as this causes things to be forgotten, over-looked or misplaced.

Usingtimeeffectivelyisanimportantskill for secondary school students. Time management can be applied to study and lifestyle activities such as exercise, sporting activities and even getting the most out of leisure time. Encouraging good time-management habits now lays the foundation for good habits later in life.

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Basic time management for each child includes:

Using a school diary and checking this and utilising SEQTA to check requirements before going home to ensure all necessary items are taken home for homework completion.

Develop focused study habits away from distractions, including those of the device kind.

Drawing up a simple study timetable to record key dates, study requirements, deadlines for assignments, etc.

Setting a priority against each task to help achieve goals, rather than being overwhelmed by leaving things to the last minute.

Using a “to do” checklist.

Celebrating the accomplishment of completion to deadline.

An appropriate home work space is the ideal. Depending on the student, it may be advantageous for him/her to be in a public space in the home which is not the centre of too many distractions. Students should set aside a consistent time to study in the evening, in a quiet

space if possible, and allow themselves time within the planned timetable for theirpreferredpastimes.Regularlyviewed TV programs, club activities and sport should all be part of the timetable. The careful monitoring of devices during home study time is advisable.

Home StudyIt is likely that homework will be set on most nights. In Year 9 home study of 1-2 hours per night usually ensures the completion of the required study load, or reinforces classroom learning. Some time on weekends may also be needed tofinishassignments.

Home study tasks emphasise skill reinforcement and development, and nurture time management and organisational skills. Time spent onhomestudyisalsoeffectiveindeveloping skills as an independent learner, outside of the formal school setting.

SEQTA can be accessed electronically at any time to check on homework commitments, resources and results.



College DiaryThe College Diary is an important learning tool. It is the student’s responsibility to look after it and ensure that it kept in a clean and orderly fashion.

It is also a record of communication between home and the College and should be used for the recording of notes to teachers.

The diary provides important information, including College policies and guidelines, which should be read carefully. Parents should also check their child’s diary and sign it weekly, as this is a stimulus for discussion around work completion and College responsibilities and events.

Student ResponsibilitiesVirtues are learned over a period of time, as the result of practice and education. Students are guided towards developing healthy behaviours so that they are:

AWAREthatwecreateourownfuture as a consequence of our actions

RESPECTFULofothersandtheirproperty

STUDIOUSandWELLORGANISED

CARINGofothersandschoolresources

HONEST

PUNCTUAL

WELLPRESENTED

SELF DISCIPLINED

POSITIVE and INVOLVED

COURTEOUS

SAFETY CONSCIOUS

MINDFUL to enhance the College reputation

Be the Best THEY can be!

UniformIn keeping with the notion of holistic growth and positive behaviours, the school uniform should be worn correctly at all times within and outside the school grounds as detailed on pages18and19oftheDiary.Ourpresentation says much about what we feel is important, and as a result it is important that we work together on this element of our identity.

While most students wear their uniform appropriately, others may need intermittent reminding. Parental support in ensuring that students present themselves in accordance with

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College guidelines is essential. Jewellery, hair, makeup, nails and the tucking in of shirts are areas that often require attention. Where repeated reminders become necessary, parents will be informed and consequences may become necessary.

Please note changes to PE Uniform requirements commencing this year. There will be no variations to this and this is an expectation of all students from Year 7 -12.

PEUNIFORM:

St Michael’s PE polo top

St Michael’s PE shorts

Plain white sports socks

St Michael’s cap or hat.

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

St Michael’s rugby top

St Michael’s navy track pants

St Michael’s Spray jacket

No leggings/tights are to be worn at all. Co-curricular clothing e.g football shorts, is also not to be worn.

PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS IN YEAR7,8,&9ARETOWEARTHEIRPEUNIFORMTOANDFROMSCHOOLONTHE DAYS THEY HAVE PE AND DANCE.

ReportsReportsareissuedelectronicallytwiceayear, at the end of each semester.

Outside of the reporting cycle, parents mayreceiveaCollegenotificationintheformofaProgressReport,orPastoral Comment which can be issued at any time. The purpose of these advices is to inform of commendable achievements, or of other matters requiring attention.

If parents are concerned about any aspect of their child’s education, they areencouragedtocontactstaffassoonas possible to discuss their concerns. Email may be the easiest manner as a firstoption,duetoclasscommitments.

Deadline Policy The purpose of the deadline policy is to help students and teachers to manage workloads and school-set deadlines for assessment tasks. This policy applies to all teachers and students and requires parental support. A deadline is the latest time of date by which an assessment task is to be completed and submitted to the teacher. For assessment tasks that are completed over an extended period



of time, a number of dates are generallysetatdifferentstagesofthedevelopment of the assessment task (Checkpoints). In the case where Checkpoints are set, there is an expectation that:

Students will provide evidence of their learning to their teacher or follow a procedure outlined by their teacher

The teacher will monitor the progress of the student during this period.

There are occasions when an extension of an assessment deadline can be approved for valid reason. Acceptable grounds for the extension are determined by the teacher.

Students are expected to negotiate the extension with the Subject Teacher before the deadline and submitacompleted“RequestforExtension Form”.

Teachers are expected to follow the Deadline Policy process when work is not presented according to school-set deadlines and where there is not a valid reason.

Backup and Data StorageIt is important for students to keep a backupfileoftheirwork.Technologycan fail, be lost or stolen, so it is extremely important that all students take action to ensure they have backed up their schoolwork.

Office365(O365)isaMicrosoft(MS)productthatallstaffandstudentshave access to at St Michael’s College. ItcombinesanumberofdifferentMicrosoft products together and allows youtoaccessthemandallyourfilesthrough your own MS ‘cloud’ account. Students are required to back up their workcontinuallyandO365allowsthisto occur seamlessly. Files are backed up automatically if saved in OneDrive and can be accessed from any internet enabled computer (e.g. desktop, tablet, laptop).

Attendance/PunctualityYear 9 students are required to be atschoolby8:40ameachday.Allabsences must be accounted and parents are requested to contact the College via the Absentee Line 8150 2323 by 9:30 am if a student is going to be absent or late.

Prolonged absences through illness

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should be accompanied by a Medical CertificateandtheYearLevelDirectorcontacted so work can be forwarded if appropriate and in keeping with the successful recovery of the student.

If students arrive at school after their pastoral class has concluded they MUSTREPORTTOTHEAdministrationOfficewithadiarynote.Ifastudenthas been marked absent by the Pastoral Teacher and has not signed inattheAdministrationOffice,atextmessage will be sent to the parent regarding their absence.

Leaving During School HoursStudents are not permitted to leave the school grounds without signed permission from their parent/guardian, Pastoral Teacher and Year Level Director. Students must also sign out viatheAdministrationOffice.

If a student needs to leave early for an appointment for example, please write a note in the diary. This note will be signed by their Pastoral Care and Year Level Director prior to leaving via the AdministrationOffice.

If students feel unwell at school, they mustreporttotheFirstAidRoomintheAdministrationOffice.Studentsmust not contact parents during

school to pick them up. In emergency situations, students may request to make a phone call from the Year Level Director’sOffice.

Mobile Phone PolicyPLEASEDONOTCONTACTYOURCHILDDIRECTLY.

Mobile Phones and other electronic devices are not to be used during the College day.

If students do bring these, it is entirely at their own risk. The mobile phone mustbeswitchedoffandstoredsecurely throughout the day.

Mobile phones should be stored safely, but they may not be switched on or used during school hours. Students who are found using their phone will haveitconfiscatedandreturnedviaaYear Level Director.

Other consequences may apply in line with normal St Michael’s behavioural processes.

BagsYear 9 students are required to be readytostartPastoralCareby8:40am.School bags must be stored in lockers and secured with a school approved padlock. From time to time lockers



may be checked for student safety. For student health reasons, back packs are NOT to be carried during the day. Small PE bags may be used to carry books and PE uniforms. These procedures are in place to comply with Occupational Health and Safety laws and provide for the safety and comfort of all students.

ValuablesLarge amounts of money and/or valuables should not be brought to school,asteachingstaffwillnotassumeresponsibility for such items. The Policy on Mobile Phones and other electronic devices is on Page 17 of the College Diary. Compliance to this policy is monitored on occasion and parents willbenotifiedofanyinstanceswherestudents are not complying with correct use and resultant consequences. Please note that students are not permitted to use their mobile to contact parents unless given permission by astaffmember.Parentsarealsoasked not to contact students via devices during school hours. In cases of emergency or where necessary, parents are asked to ring the College Administration(83565966).

Be aware that students are responsible for items such as USB’s and Graphic Calculators. These items should at

all times be in their possession. They are not to be left unattended. It is recommended that all possessions, uniform included, are clearly labelled with full name.

Recreationalitems,whichcanprovidea distraction to students’ learning, should be left at home. If present at school, such items will be retained by the teacher and returned upon parent/caregiver/teacher negotiation.

Appropriate sports equipment for play during recess and lunch breaks is permitted and encouraged. The College issues equipment on loan to students during these times.

Student ManagementMost students are responsible and exercise good judgement and this enables them to cope with the pressures of school and makes learning anenjoyableandfulfillingexperience.

When the St Michael’s Student Responsibilitiesarenotbeingmet,actions are taken to guide students on improved choices and better judgement.

Where considered appropriate, subject teachers issuing a detention do so by notifying the student’s primary carer(s). The Year Level Director may issue a Detentionwhichsignifiesaserious


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or repeated breach of the College’s student code of conduct. Detentions can be scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pmandwillbenotifiedtoparents/caregivers electronically in advance.

Positive RelationshipsSt Michael’s College is committed to ensuring the provision of a safe and caring community to which all students bring a sense of commitment and belonging. Positive relationships are at the core of the Lasallian ethos, and as such, are an important part of the Pastoral Care Program.

All parents want their child to be happy andflourishandtobereassuredthattheir child is not going to be bullied, harassed or intimidated at school. They also don’t want their child to create such situations for others. It is an issue that St Michael’s College always takes seriously.

Bullying occurs when someone acts aggressively towards another person to gain power over them on a repeated basis. It is a deliberate attempt to make the other person feel uncomfortable or unhappy. It can happen verbally, via SMS or email, through physical abuse or social harm.

In addition to the focus on positive

behaviours, St Michael’s has an anti-bullying policy, which includes key strategies for managing bullying, harassment and intimidation. A key pastoral focus for Year 9 is the building of positive relationships through effectiveanti-bullyingprogramssuchasBrainstorm Productions Performances. A focus the development of healthy and respectful relationships, and the avoidance of bullying and harassment is central to the Pastoral Program.

Positive Behaviour StandardsAn excellent start to positive behaviours at school include:

Following the school’s dress code.

Arriving at school and lessons on time.

Being respectful towards teachers and other students.

Showing reverence and respect for the learning tone and environment in all classes.

Engaging in learning using time well

Demonstrating a willingness to learn from challenges and considering learning experiences as opportunities for growth.


Conduct In PublicStudents travelling to and from school by public transport are expected to behave in a positive, courteous and socially acceptable manner, for example: appropriate dress, being seated, talking quietly and complying with the expectations of transport authorities. Any complaints received from transport authorities will be communicated to parents as they are managed by the College.

Hot WeatherThe College does not have an “early dismissal” policy for hot weather. Teachers will modify lessons appropriately in consideration of “extreme” weather conditions; particularly lessons such as PE. All rooms within the College are air conditioned. After-school sports training is automatically cancelled if theforecasttemperatureis36Cinthepreceding day’s Advertiser.

NewsletterThe Star, the College newsletter, is another important communication link between home and school. It is a weekly newsletter containing up-to-date College information which is issued electronically each Thursday. Parents receive a copy of The Star via their email address and access is also available via the College’s website: www.smc.sa.edu.au. A hard-copy may be collected from the Administration office.Toupdateemailaddresses,pleasecontacttheAdministrationofficeby phone or via [email protected].


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Student Support - Student Services

The following departments under the umbrella of ‘Students Services’ are part of St Michael’s College academic and personal support for all students. All students and parents are invited to access these services when required. Student Services may be contacted by phone or in person.

Personal Counselling

Available for all students who are experiencing any one of a varietyofdifficultiesrangingfromschool based issues to family and relationship issues. Coming to a new school can be quite daunting for some students so we encourage students to visit the counsellors if they are at all concerned about anything. Early intervention for any difficulties,whichstudentsmightbeexperiencing,offerthebestopportunity for a positive outcome.

Grief Counselling

Our Chaplain, Sister Nythia works in an Outreach capacity supporting students and their families who are dealing with grief through serious illness or the death of a loved one.

Learning Support

Supports students with diagnosed

learningdisabilitiesordifficulties.The Learning Support Coordinator sets priorities for Learning Support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Is part of our mainstream curriculum andassistsstudentswhosefirstlanguage is not English with intensive English language support.

St Michael’s Outreach Education Program is committed to:

Supporting a number of students from war torn countries through the mainstream English as a Second Language (EAL) program.

Careers and Academic Counselling

Students are assisted with their subject choices to best position them for their future direction. The counsellors also assist students with their career pathways which may be into tertiary studies, apprenticeship, or into full time employment.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Assists students who are not going into university but are looking for other career pathways such as traineeships.

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Student Support - Student Services

Careers and Academic Counselling

Assists students with their career pathways which may be into tertiary studies or into full time employment – students are assisted with their career and subject choices to best position them for their future direction.

The De La Salle Program

Is run throughout the second semester of the school year to assist selected students with intensive academic support and work experience pathways.

Please do not hesitate to contact us and come and speak with us if you have any concerns at all.

Time Management and Organisation / Student Empowerment

Short term courses run for students whoseabilitytoflourishwillbesupported by these programs.


Community Days

In accordance with the College’s vision to develop a community of spiritual, academic, cultural and physical vitality, special community days highlighting a sense of connectedness and meaning are organised during the year.

These include such occasions as Sports Day, MAD (Mission Action Day), De La Salle Day (Founder’s Day) and theYearLevelRetreatandActivityDays.ThesedaysareCOMPULSORYschool attendance days that have been planned and budgeted for in anticipation that all students participate. They are intended to play asignificantroleinthebuildingofconnection and community; important to our well-being. We thank parents in anticipation for their support of these days by ensuring that all students attend.

Students who, for genuine illness or other reasons, are unable to attend on these days, are required to provide a written explanation from their parent/caregiver to the Year Level Director via the Pastoral Teacher.

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Conclusion

Each New Year is a time of new resolve, new goals and new experiences. Nevertheless, the foundations which we, as a community, establish this year will largely determine the depth and breadth of learning experiences and opportunities your child will embrace successfully in the forthcoming years of secondary education.

With your support and God’s blessing, we will strive to make that foundation rich and rewarding so that your child may go forward with abilities

to facilitate their holistic development into their subsequent years of learning at St Michael’s College and beyond.

We look forward to journeying beside you this year.

Mrs Tonia Carfora

Year 9 Director Mr Stephen Harvey

Year 9 Assistant Year Level Director

St John Baptist De La Salle:

Pray for Us.

Live Jesus in our Heart:

Forever.

Primary Campus

78EastAvenue Beverley, SA 5009

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Secondary Campus

15 Mitton Avenue Henley Beach, SA 5022

p: 0883565966 f: 0883561092

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