2021 edition

The definitive guide to life in the Junior School. (Everything you need to know.) Welcome to Wesley College Junior School. This ‘handy’ handbook tells you everything (well, almost everything) that you need to know about life at Wesley College. 2 3

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Our vision Our mission About The College motto, By daring & by Who us doing (Audendo Atque Agendo): five Be an innovative learning Be intellectually, physically community in which and artistically engaging. simple words, yet so powerful. These we are. students are empowered Be vibrant, caring to lead purposeful lives. words comprise the Wesley College and connected. ethos, a brief summation of who we Our motto Core values To strive for personal best and pursue excellence. are, and what our students and staff, Audendo Atque Agendo Respect, Integrity, translates to By daring Compassion and To honour our heritage working together, aim to do each & by doing. Courage. and Christian foundation. and every day.

This spirit of challenging oneself to stretch and deliver the best they Our crest can, has been a part of the Wesley College fabric since the school was The WYVERN is a winged, established nearly 100 years ago. Today, the College has almost 1,300 two-legged dragon with a barbed students from a broad range of metropolitan, rural and international The ESCALLOPS (SHELLS) tail that was part of the Wesley backgrounds, including more than 160 boarding students from are religious symbols associated family crest. It is of medieval with pilgrimages or journeys. origin and has been adopted by Australia and around the world. There are three to represent a number of Methodist, and now the Holy Trinity. Uniting Church institutions. Wesley College is located in South Perth, just a short walk from the beautiful Swan River foreshore. Our campus features a variety of historical buildings, as well as newer facilities added throughout the College’s history. The Wesley College Chapel is a landmark, recognised by its unique octagonal shape and its soaring central spire. The College’s elevated location offers stunning views of the Swan River The SWAN is the The CROSS is emblem of Western superimposed on the from many of the campus’ main buildings. Australia. College crest, which is set within a shield, The Wesley College campus is home to three separate sub-schools, whose purpose is each with a slightly different focus based on the age and development The MOTTO Audendo Atque protection. of its individual students. Our Junior School offers a co-educational Agendo translates to By daring environment from Pre-kindergarten through to Year 4. The Middle & by doing. School’s learning environment is structured to suit early adolescent development; co-educational in Years 5 and 6 and then boys only in Years 7 and Year 8. Our faith The Senior School comprises of a boys only setting from Years 9 to 12. Wesley College has a full-time Chaplain, Reverend Nalin Perera, serving as a steady Each sub-school’s mentor/student teaching model varies slightly, but source of support and guidance for our students and wider community. The College the end goal remains the same; to ensure that each Wesley student has operates under the auspices of the Uniting Church in Australia, and attendance at a all the necessary resources to develop to their full potential, from both once-per-week Chapel Service is mandatory for all students. an academic and a personal wellbeing standpoint. This regular contact with the Chaplain ensures that our students come to know him and feel comfortable seeking support when needed. The Uniting Church is founded on Christian values; however, Wesley College welcomes student from all religions. The College has students from a variety of faith backgrounds, including Hindu, Muslim and Jewish.

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People Need to talk? to know. We’re here for you. Mrs Wendy Candy Miss Rebekka Oldham Ms Tracey Coad Here is your easy PK–2 Early Years Year 3–4 Dean of Intervention guide reference for Coordinator Team Leader and Extension Mrs Candy is Team Leader of the Miss Oldham is Team Leader If you have individual learning who to direct your early years teaching team. She of Years 3-4. She is based in needs or are a gifted student, is based in Manning House. To Manning House. To reach Miss Ms Coad will help. To make an reach Mrs Candy, email Oldham, email appointment with Ms Coad, visit enquiries to. [email protected] [email protected]. her in Maloney House or email au [email protected]

Mr Ross Barron Mrs Jo Edinger Mrs Vernita Jaques Ms Lynette McGivern Mr Luke Dwyer Mrs Annette Davoren Headmaster Head of Junior School Assistant Head of Mr Stephen Roberts Junior School Director of Service Head of Arts Head of Sport Health Services Manager Learning and Leadership Mr Barron’s Executive If you would like to set a time Mrs Davoren’s office is in the Assistant, Ms Anna Sellings to see Mrs Edinger, please call To book an appointment to see Mr Roberts is responsible for Mr Dwyer is responsible for Health Centre. If you would can arrange meetings or or visit Mrs Tracey Guice or Mrs Mrs Jaques, call or visit Junior Ms McGivern directs the the Arts program. He is located Public Schools’ Association like to discuss health care or appointments. Please email Laura Stanton at Junior School School Administration or email: Service Learning & Leadership in the Arts Office, Level 2 of the (PSA) sport (Years 5 to 12). medication issues please call [email protected] Reception, or email [email protected] program. Visit her in the Senior Joseph Green Centre and can be He can be contacted by (08) 9368 8009 or email [email protected] Studeies Centre or email her: contacted by email email: [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected]. edu.au edu.au edu.au edu.au

Mr Phil Collins Mrs Sandra Day, Ms Amanda Scott, Mr Nathan Jessup Mr Mathew Irving Reverend Nalin Perera Director of Student Ms Julia Fraser and Ms Aoibheann McCarthy Deputy Head Deputy Head College Chaplain Wellbeing College Psychologists (Operations and Pastoral) (Academic and Strategy) Reverend Perera’s office is located Mr Irving focusses on in the Chapel and all members Mr Jessup focusses on Pastoral The College Psychologists apply their psychological and educational expertise to support Academics and Strategy at the of the Wesley Community are Mr Collins is responsible for Care and Operations. Visit Senior staff, students and parents to help students achieve optimum outcomes academically, College. Visit Senior School welcome to pop in. If you wish student wellbeing across the School reception in the Kefford behaviourally, socially and emotionally. The focus of the College Psychologists’ work is reception in the Kefford Wing to to make an appointment to see whole College. He can be Wing to arrange a meeting to see to provide support where the presenting concern is impacting the student’s school life. arrange a meeting to see Reverend Perera, please call contacted by email Mr Jessup, or email To book an appointment to see one of the College’s psychologists please speak to your Mr Irving, or email (08) 9368 8064 or email [email protected] [email protected] child’s tutor, classroom teacher or Head of School, or email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

6 7 THE HANDBOOK WESLEY COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL WESLEY student success in the 21st Century. CAPABILITIES: The Wesley Students demonstrate their proficiency of the Capabilities in both Academic and THE 7Cs impact. Non-Academic contexts. Individual student data of the Capabilities CAPABILITIES DESCRIPTORS IMPACTS is collected and visualised to demonstrate Wesley commits to supporting students student growth throughout the schooling journey. The ability to ask questions, analyse, as they become: evaluate and classify information, explain STRONG THINKERS, both academically and justify ideas and solve problems. INKE and equipped with thinking skills that TH R CRITICAL THINKING span learning areas. This impact focuses Connected Academic on academic achievement, critical and R Community Success O T

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E transfer their learning and act on their S CREATIVITY Strong growing understanding. This impact Character focuses on performance traits, work CO The ability to demonstrate a consistent NNECTOR effort towards learning by planning and habits, adaptive learning, innovation organising work, paying attention to and communication. ACADEMIC SUCCESS detail and completing tasks. Students are supported to achieve their COMMITMENT POWERFUL SELF-ACTIVATORS, who develop a strong sense of self, academic personal best through our academic programs. amplify their unique traits and become The ability to publish work in multi-modes, PURPOSEFUL self-directed learners. This impact BEYOND THE CLASSROOM develop individual voice and engage DOER focuses on students assessing their Students’ personal growth and positively with digital technologies. individual capacities, developing self- achievement are encouraged through COMMUNICATION awareness, and a sense of themselves Wesley’s broad-ranging co-curricular as life-long learners. programs. The ability to actively listen to others, STRONG CHARACTER POSITIVE CONNECTORS, engaging in build positive relationships and take Students’ social and emotional local and global communities and acting on specific responsibilities in group development and wellbeing are situations. on their values. This impact reflects a COLLABORATION supported on their journey from deeply held belief at Wesley that one childhood to adulthood. of our main purposes is to collaborate, ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP POSITIVE connect and empathise with others— The ability to serve others, demonstrate We encourage looking outward, CONNECTOR understanding and engaging with the leadership and live the College values. listening, serving others and leading as wider community. core components of social responsibility CITIZENSHIP To capture the College’s strategic intent and preparing students for a civic life. in action, we have developed the Wesley CONNECTED COMMUNITY Capabilities—known as the 7Cs. These We foster a positive and connected Capabilities are transferable skills for community within Wesley and beyond. The ability to reflect and develop insights, set goals and pursue personal bests.

CONTINUOUS POWERFUL IMPROVEMENT SELF-ACTIVATOR 8 9 What you need to know.

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Parents are requested to arrange family holidays during school holiday times. A Apart from emergencies, written notification requesting leave for students ABSENTEES during term time needs to be received no As soon as you know that your child less than three weeks prior and should will be absent from school due to illness be addressed to the Head of Junior or any other reason, please use the School. Wesley Schoolbox Ap, call the Junior Please be aware that staff are not obliged School Absentee Line on (08) 9368 8183 to offer any work to students who depart or email [email protected]. the College for holiday reasons, alter Please do not email notifications to your assessment schedules nor should they child’s class teacher as it is important be expected to spend time offering that this information goes directly to remediation sessions on a student’s Junior School Administration. Verbal return. For Junior School students, notification must be confirmed in it is suggested that students create a writing at the first opportunity after the scrapbook of memories and photographs child returns to school. to be shared with the class on the child’s Late arrivals return. Students arriving late are to sign in at We appreciate your support in helping us Junior School Administration upon maintain the continuity of your child’s arrival at school. Special permission for education. extended leave must be made in writing to the Head of Junior School from a Music lessons parent of the child concerned. When a student is to miss a lesson due to illness, please advise the Arts Office on Leave during the school day (08) 9368 8030 or email: arts@wesley. at lunchtime, when numbers permit. Children are not permitted to leave the wa.edu.au Bookings are essential for all sessions. B Details are available on the Extend school grounds during school hours Please note, all Music and Speech and website: extend.com.au/wesleyperth without the knowledge of Junior School Drama lessons are charged for unless BEFORE AND AFTER Administration staff. Signing children there is a specific ongoing illness or SCHOOL CARE in or out of class can be done at Junior injury of which the Arts Office has been BEHAVIOUR School Administration by parents/ A before and after school service is MANAGEMENT made aware by the parents, or a school available for children from three guardians. The Wesley College Junior School excursion whereby the instrumental years of age. The service is operated Community values a caring and Leave during term time tutor has been informed seven days prior. by LookedAfter by Extend from 7.00 - supportive environment in which Further details are available via the ‘Music 9.00am and 2.30 - 6.00pm every school Students taking leave during term time positive relationships are nurtured Tuition’ tab, within the ‘Arts’ tab in the day. For after school care, children is strongly discouraged. Every week at among staff, parents and students. All ‘Beyond the Classroom and co-curricular’ join play leaders for afternoon tea and school is an important one for learning, students deserve to learn in a safe, secure menu of Schoolbox (please see the organised play under the supervision of assessment and revision. Children are and inclusive environment in which Communication Section from page 19 for Extend staff. also required by law to attend school they are valued as individuals and can more information on Schoolbox). during term time. Out of school care is also available on develop to their potential. pupil-free days and at end of term breaks, when the Junior School closes

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Aims • being caring; and • respond to parent concerns, questions • Year 4 student leadership positions – or issues in a timely, clear and House Leaders, Arts Leaders, Library • to ensure all students exhibit respect, • making good choices. integrity, courage and compassion for courteous manner. Leaders, Sport Leaders, Play Leaders, others; School Responsibilities Sustainability Leaders and Chapel Parent Responsibilities: Monitors; • provide appropriate training and • to provide a consistent approach • support the school Behaviour professional development for staff; • Honour Awards presented at JS to behaviour development and Management Procedures; Assembly – these may be awarded by management; • provide support strategies for staff in • acknowledge written communication class or specialist teachers; implementing appropriate behaviour • to ensure expectations, between teacher/parent; responsibilities and consequences of management of students; • Aussie of the Month; • discuss any issues about the student behaviour are clear to students, staff • communicate behaviour expectations • collecting ‘eggs’ in the Dragon behaviour with the class teacher by and parents; to staff and students; and Evolution Quest (PP - Year 4); making an appointment; and • to ensure staff, students and parents • promote student and staff • phone or email contact with the • communicate issues or concerns to honour the Christian heritage of the involvement in decision making. parent; school; the classroom teacher to encourage Staff Responsibilities positive and responsible student • public recognition at Junior School • to ensure all students: behaviour. assembly, Chapel or in class/ • familiarise themselves with the Schoolbox; and › exhibit positive learning Wesley College Statement of Strategic Student Responsibilities behaviours; Intent; • recognition by administration for • exhibit the seven positive behaviours positive behaviours/attitude/effort. › communicate effectively; • familiarise themselves with the as listed on page 14; Wesley College Junior School › have effective problem-solving and • behave in a manner that will not 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Behaviour Management Procedures; social skills; endanger others; Coaching • be proactive when dealing with The 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching › have positive self-esteem, respect • use appropriate language at all times; behaviour management or discipline program is an effective behaviour themselves, others and their issues; • respect their belongings and the management program for teachers and environment; and belongings of others; parents that has been shown to result • take an active role in ensuring the › enjoy learning. in better-behaved children. Emotion class/playground is safe, orderly, • keep their school environment in a Coaching teaches children skills inclusive, conducive to learning/ neat and tidy condition; and Positive Behaviours to manage their emotions and take playing and free from bullying; In the Junior School, we focus on • respect and care for their school responsibility for their behaviour. reinforcing the following seven positive • promote positive behaviours in the environment and equipment. Teachers, parents, mental health behaviours: classroom and playground; Recognition of Positive professionals, pediatricians and welfare • using your words; • inform and involve parents in their Behaviours organisations all over the world use child’s behaviour management; and recommend the 1-2-3 Magic Recognition of student behaviour is • following instructions quickly; method. In WA, Behaviour Tonics has • develop Individual Behaviour Support used to encourage and promote intrinsic • using good manners; introduced the program as a ‘whole Plans (in consultation with the motivation. Positive behaviours will be school approach’ based on a behavioural • including others in your games; Assistant Head of Junior School); acknowledged in the following ways: theoretical framework. It also teaches • being respectful; • display, and be consistent in reinforcing, classroom rules; and

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BIRTHDAYS conduct one Showcase Assembly, held in the Joseph Green Centre. Parents Children are encouraged to share their are welcome to join these vibrant and birthday at school by bringing cupcakes uplifting gatherings. Pre-kindergarten, or a small individual treat to share. Kindergarten or Pre-primary students Parents are asked to refrain from sending perform in the annual Christmas large cakes, lollies, crisps, chocolates performance. Dates and times for etc., or any items such as candles. Please celebrations will be promoted in the be conscious and considerate of students Junior School Diary and on Schoolbox. with allergies, particularly nuts, when deciding on a treat to send in with your Chapel Attendance child. Wesley is a Christian school and, as such, all Junior School students attend Invitations to student’s birthdays are not a Chapel service each week. Only the to be distributed at school unless all class Headmaster may give dispensation from members are invited. this requirement. The College Chaplain Should your child suffer from allergies is responsible for all the Chapel services you are welcome to provide an alternative held within the Old Boys’ Memorial that Junior School Administration Chapel; these include additional can store and provide on such special services within the community life of children emotional intelligence skills Playground Management occasions. Wesley, such as weddings, baptisms and using cognitive-behavioural strategies. The following process will take place funerals. when managing student behaviour in BOOKLISTS While the College welcomes the use of the playground: The College purchases all booklist items its Chapel for services on behalf of the The program promotes: for students, from Pre-kindergarten to wider community, it may not be possible • Promote the seven positive Year 4. Booklists for PK-PP are included for the Chaplain to officiate. Private • The link between behaviour and behaviours in the playground; emotions. If children understand in your child's school fees, however arrangements with other ministers their feelings better, they are better • Reward positive behaviours; booklists for Years 1-4 will be charged to of the Uniting Church may need to be your account. able to manage their behaviour. • If students exhibit negative or made. Enquiries should be directed to challenging behaviour in the the Chaplain. • The development of children’s playground: self-regulation through effective The College warmly welcomes parents management of difficult behaviour. C and friends to attend any service of 1 Verbal reminder. worship in the College Chapel. • The development of children’s CHAPEL AND ASSEMBLY emotional intelligence through Junior School students and staff come identification and tracking of their 2 Initial warning. together once a week for a service emotions. Timeout. in the College Chapel. Junior School 3 Wesley College Junior School teachers Assistant Head of Junior Assemblies are held once a fortnight are trained to use this framework and School informed. in the TG O’Sullivan Pavillion, during which Honour Awards are presented parents are informed of any parent and student achievements recognised. sessions run by Behaviour Tonics or the Throughout the course of the year College. each year level from Years 1 to 4 will

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role in the life of the College and have the times when you feel you need to contact right to feel safe, secure and supported a member of staff. in their College community. Members of the Wesley community are expected Between the College and to act in accordance with our core parents on individual basis values of respect, integrity, courage and Full cooperation between staff and compassion, upholding the ethos and parents is essential if the education reputation of the College. process is to be effective and relevant. The various Codes of Conduct apply With this in mind, parents are to College Council members, staff, encouraged to initially discuss concerns contractors, consultants, volunteers, about an individual student with a coaches, students, parents (including student’s class teacher. If attitude or guardians, stepparents and carers), behaviour deteriorates markedly, or the relatives and guests of the College standard of work drops suddenly, it is (‘members of the College community’), expected that contact with the parents whether in the College or attending will be made by the Junior School any College-related function, event or teacher, Assistant Head of Junior School, activity at another location. The Code or Head of Junior School. We urge parents of Conduct is outlined in three separate to communicate with us about matters policies for staff, students and parents which may affect the overall wellbeing of of the College. The Student Code of our students such as medical issues, or a Conduct and the Parent Code of Conduct change of circumstance at home. set out the expectations of the standard Messages for staff and students of behaviour required by parents and students as a condition of enrolment at If you need to contact a staff member, the College. it is recommended that email is the CODE OF CONDUCT (staff, students and parents) to act first option — send to staff member’s according to our Staff, Student and The College Council is responsible for [email protected] Parents in partnership endorsing this Code of Conduct. Parent Code of Conduct. Messages for staff and students may be At Wesley, we understand that parents The Code of Conduct was developed Members of the wider College left at Junior School Administration. are, and always will be, the primary in consultation with parents and staff, community are expected to comply These will be delivered as soon as is educators of their children. We know most recently reviewed in February with this Code of Conduct in all their practical. All incoming calls must that family involvement in the school 2018. We ask all parents to familiarise interactions with the College whether be directed through Junior School community, including supporting and themselves with the Parent and Student in the College or attending a College- Administration at (08) 9368 8012. upholding the College values, standards Codes summarised below and also related function, event or activity at any and policies, has a positive correlation Email alternatives are a useful option if available via the ‘College Policies and other location. with student learning and behaviour. the matter is not urgent. Please note that Procedures’ tab in the ‘College Services’ Therefore, we recognise that the work email may not be accessible everyday by link on Schoolbox. we do as a College is most successful COMMUNICATION all classroom teachers. While Wesley College promotes the when we operate in a true partnership Overarching Code of Conduct between home and College and as such, practice of students being responsible we ask all members of the community Wesley College believes that all for dealing with matters that affect them community members play a valuable on a day-to-day basis, there might be

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Login as a Parent: e.g. Mary Citizen

LOGIN: WES12345@ (WES + ID Number + [email protected]) How parents may change their password • Underneath the heading ‘Manage Schoolbox PASSWORD: • Go to myapps.microsoft.com account’, click ‘change a password’. Schoolbox is the digital home of (The password is randomised for every parent and will be the College, combining a virtual provided on account creation.) • Click on your name in the top right • Enter a new password which learning environment for students, an conforms to the password policy internal intranet for finding relevant • On the dropdown that appears, Click found on page 20 in the handbook. information about College Services and ‘profi le’, a communication platform for staff, Passwords must align to the password students and parents. policy which is:

Information you can find on Schoolbox • Minimum 8 characters includes news, student reports, calendar updates, general course information for • Contains at least 3 of the following: staff, students or parents, information on › Numbers particular events, activities or services, › Uppercase characters year group pages and the ability to › Lowercase characters update personal and contact details. › Special characters (e.g. $ ^ & *) New families will be provided with their • Different to all previous passwords login details in January. • No deterministic passwords To log into Schoolbox visit: (e.g. ‘Wesley2020’, names, dates etc.) https://schoolbox.wesley.wa.edu.au • No common passwords Your parent login uses your Wesley (e.g. ‘P@ssw0rd’) ID number in the following format: [email protected]. Please • No common substitutions note that separate logins are created for (e.g. @ for a) each parent in line with your unique ID numbers. How parents may reset their password If you have forgotten your password, As part of our ongoing commitments to please use the self service password ensure the highest standards of security, reset link available on the login page parents will be required to change their of Schoolbox. A code will be sent to password every twelve months. the registered email or mobile phone number for your account which will allow you to reset your password. Please note: If you have a Windows laptop issued by Wesley, please do not use this method to change your password. Please contact the ILT Help Desk at: [email protected] Login as a student: or phone (08) 9368 8083. e.g. John Citizen

LOGIN: CitizenEJ (Last Name + First Initial + First Name) EMAIL: [email protected]

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Download the Wesley College are encouraged to check this regularly. at enrolment. If you are not receiving CURRICULUM Schoolbox App Additional events are updated on the a Daily Digest email from the College The Junior School follows the School calendar throughout the year. please contact the Schoolbox Help Desk Access all of the great information on the Curriculum Standards Authority desktop version of Schoolbox in a handy on the email address below. Student data (SCSA) Western Australian Curriculum. mobile application. Year Group and Junior School Specific Timetables and time allocated to Schoolbox is regularly enhanced to News is uploaded by the teachers and the specific learning areas are developed To download the Wesley College provide parent access to student data. Junior School administration staff. You in accordance with SCSA assessment, Schoolbox App, please follow these three Parents can access student timetables, will also find yourself subscribed to other reporting and policy requirements. easy steps: Continuous Feedback, online booking pages within Schoolbox, such as Sport, Subjects covered in the PP–4 curriculum of parent/teacher interviews, access to 1. Visit either the Google Play Store Arts, P&F and much more. version 8.1 are: accounts information and more. or Apple App Store (depending on If you need any help with Schoolbox, your device). English View your current contact details please email: schoolboxhelp@wesley. 2. Search for ‘Wesley College’ and look Parents are able to view their current wa.edu.au Mathematics for the Wesley College Crest. Wesley contact details through Humanities and Social Sciences Schoolbox, check that they are correct 3. Download the App and login using and request a change if required. Go to Social media channels Science your [email protected] Schoolbox ‘Parent Quicklinks’, ‘My Data’ credentials. If you haven’t already, be sure to The Arts (Performing Arts, Visual Arts, to view, or make changes. follow our official social channels Dance and Drama) Login problems to stay up to date with Wesley! Daily Digest Email Technologies (Digital Technologies and From time to time, parents may have The Daily Digest email is the primary fb.com/wesleycollegeperth Design Technologies) login or access problems. The fastest way method of communication between for this to be rectified is to email the ILT @WesleyPerth Languages (Indonesian) the College, Parents and Students. It Help Desk at: [email protected] collects all the relevant news from Health and Physical Education or phone (08) 9368 8083. @wesleycollegeperth Schoolbox for you and your child and Schoolbox calendar combines them into one email, which is Wesley College, Perth emailed at 5.00pm—Sunday to Thursday The Schoolbox calendar contains to the email addresses you submitted vimeo.com/wesleycollege details of College events and parents

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In addition, students take part in Wesley Wesley College teachers are expected to support a student’s individual support; it encompasses a structure put College Junior School curriculum to differentiate the curriculum and its learning at school. in place to support all students to achieve offerings such as book borrowing time delivery to cater for the diversity of personal excellence. The principles of the • Developed collaboratively with input in the Junior School Library, Social and learners. The College recognises that program are: from students (where appropriate), Emotional Programs, and Sustainability some students require adjustments and/ parents/caregivers, teachers and The focus of the skill requiring lessons in the Junior School Garden. In or modifications to the teaching and College Psychologists. development must be data driven; the Early Years, staff follow the Early learning program to allow students Years Learning Framework and WA to successfully access and participate Academic Skill Development 1. A DART period is between 3-4 Kindergarten Guidelines to construct in a curriculum that meets individual Program (DART – Differentiated weeks (approximately 2-3 cycles a curriculum that is developmentally needs. The identification of a student’s and Responsive Teaching) term); appropriate. As per the Junior School additional learning needs is an ongoing philosophy statement, the College process. Identifying students who All students have access to academic skill 2. DART Teams support a collective provides explicit teaching programs such require learning support or who have development programs based on their responsibility for students and their as The Big Write, Soundwaves, Cars & been identified as more academically individual needs and an evaluation of learning; evidence of achievement throughout the Stars and Jolly Phonics. This is balanced able are outlined in College procedures. 3. Skills being developed are school year. Anecdotal notes, assessment with our Inquiry approach based on One way to track and support implemented across grade levels; data and class observations are given the Kath Murdoch model. Parents student learning may be through the and have access to what is being taught development of a Documented Plan. equal consideration in identifying 4. DART teaching teams meet to throughout the year through Schoolbox, students for placement in groupings and discuss student progress and data. semester reporting periods, digital A documented plan is: when analysing student progress. feedback and open classroom visits. • Student centred. The Academic Skill Development Refer also to Specialist Programs on page • A record of reasonable program (DART) focusses on the core 46 for detailed information. accommodations, put in place belief that ‘every child can learn’. This program does not replace learning

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Extension (Gifted and Talented) to Year 12 that recognises the flow on Program benefits of all students learning to persevere, accept new challenges and At Wesley College extension and strive for success. In the Junior School Clubs offered enrichment will be primarily and we offer a range of opportunities for through most importantly offered through highly able students from the daily invitation differentiation within the classroom. classroom experience through to unique Clubs open to It is expected that teachers offer a full clubs and competitions that build all, but might be range of opportunities embedded into tough! upon the strengths and talents of the their teaching. Both qualitative and individual child. quantitative data will be used to assess students on an individual basis with Learning Support this data being used by teaching staff Reasonable adjustments will be put in to develop appropriately challenging place to provide support to students with learning tasks. Beyond this, the additional needs. Learning support is following practices may also occur: primarily provided by the class teacher, • A range of further opportunities however, where required, specialist within and outside the curriculum support staff will work with students at their point of need. Specific literacy • A range of external and internal support programs currently offered academic competitions which may be in the Junior School include PreLit, local, national or international (each MiniLit, MultiLit and Alpha to Omega with their own selection criteria) be conducted during the normal school Kindergarten however the DART program provides competitions day and some may be conducted before Violin, Cello and Mini Mozarts (a group intervention and support in addition to or after school. All activities will be pre-piano course). Instrument subject • Learning alongside like-minded these. Students diagnosed with specific advertised through Schoolbox. to class teacher recommendation and students in the DART program on a learning difficulties and/or disabilities approval. Parents must attend each compacted curriculum will be supported based on individual An example of activities offered to Junior lesson. need. School students include: swimming • Grade or subject acceleration will training, athletics, cross country, Pre-primary be considered if a student meets a tennis, netball, hockey, soccer, chess, prescribed set of criteria and if in the instrumental music, nature club, coding, Violin, Cello, Piano and Mini Mozarts student’s best interest. E robotics and dance. (a group pre-piano course). Instrument subject to class teacher recommendation Wesley College is committed to the EXTRA CURRICULAR Music and approval. Where possible, learning success of each and every ACTIVITIES, AFTER Music is promoted as an important part parent attendance is recommended, student. The College’s vision is for all of the curriculum at Wesley College and particularly for beginners. students to become Strong Thinkers, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND is carefully timetabled to avoid core class Purposeful Doers, Powerful Self- CLUBS Years 1 and 2 teaching time. A thriving instrumental activators and Positive Connectors. To During the year staff, specialists, Violin, Cello, Piano, Keyboard, Mini program for students in the Junior this end, Wesley is committed to seeing the Wesley Sports Club, and external Mozarts (Year 1 only) and Flute (Fife). School offers tuition in the following our most highly able students strive for providers offer a variety of training, Where possible, parent attendance instruments: excellence and success in their learning. competitions and activities to students is recommended, particularly for of different ages. These may vary from Driven by our ‘By Daring & By Doing’ Pre-kindergarten beginners. term to term. Some of the offerings may philosophy from Pre-kindergarten N/A

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Players who have obtained a high standard of playing and have sufficient sight reading skills are encouraged to H join to further develop their musical skills. HAIR AND DRESS STANDARDS The Orchestra performs music with All Students are expected to take pride multiple parts from proper orchestral in their personal appearance and repertoire. The Sinfonietta rehearses in the wearing of the correct school before School from 7.20 – 8.20am uniform and sporting attire. Standards and performs within the College and of presentation need to reflect high externally, including regional concerts personal and community standards. and tours. Students should remember: Wonderful Wesley Woodwinds • Hair must not be dyed beyond its The Wonderful Wesley Woodwinds natural colour. offers ensemble experience for children learning any woodwind instrument. • Hairstyles must be kept neat, clean All Year 4 students learn the descant and well maintained. Year 3 Manning Maestros (Strings) recorder and, as an enrichment • Boys’ hair must be kept as short as is Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Piano, The Manning Maestros is the advanced opportunity, are offered either the tenor necessary for it to be tidy throughout Keyboard, Flute, Classical Guitar and performing string ensemble in Junior or alto recorder. Students learning the school day and to a length that Voice. School. Its members range from Pre- guitar and keyboard can also join this exposes eyes, ears and collar. primary to Year 4 and entry is generally ensemble. Students are offered a place in Year 4 granted when students reach the eighth the Wonderful Wesley Woodwinds. The • Girls’ hair should be tied back once Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piano, or ninth piece of Suzuki Book 1. group commences at the start of Term it reaches the collar of the uniform. Keyboard, Flute, Classical Guitar and Two and rehearses before school, one day All hair accessories should be College This group rehearses before school, one Voice. Saxophone (subject to size of per week. colours (green, yellow, black) or student) day per week. The ensemble is a Suzuki blend into the child’s hair colour. based group and encourages confidence Performance Opportunities Appropriate hair accessories are Junior School Choir through repetition and experience. available from the Uniform Shop. During each rehearsal, the opportunity The instrumental music students in This choir is open to any Year 2, 3 and 4 the Junior School will also have the • Shaved patterns in hair are not student. The choir is given basic choral for individual concert practice exists, whereby students may perform solo opportunity to perform on many permitted. training and sings age-appropriate other occasions such as during Chapel, music. It is a popular group with in front of their peers. The Manning Maestros perform both within the for special assemblies, for special HEALTH CENTRE approximately 50 singers who give some events and also as a part of the Junior College and externally. Wesley College operates a comprehensive performances during the school year. School Performance Festival. These health service which is integrated This choir rehearses before school, one Sinfonietta String Orchestra performances are much sought after across the full life of the College and day per week. and will be given at the request of the The Sinfonietta is predominantly a works in close liaison with the College The Junior School also has a number of instrumental teacher in partnership Middle School Orchestra which students community. The Health Centre is located ensembles specifically geared towards with the Junior School Music Specialist. in Year 4 may be invited to join, as a at 46 Swan Street, adjacent to the developing young musicians. These musical extension group, in addition include: to the Manning House Maestros. String

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Boarding House and opposite the Registered nurses are on-call outside tennis courts. these hours for Boarding student requirements. Health Centre contact The Health Centre is managed and information can be found at the back of staffed by experienced registered nurses this handbook. who are always available if you have a query about your child’s health status, or Anaphylaxis management an enquiry of a general nature. objectives To ensure the College has appropriate • To ensure a safe and supportive contact, medical information and environment for students who suffer consent to assist your student whilst on anaphylactic allergies whilst at school. College campus and activities, please ensure you fill out relevant medical • To follow the guidelines of the information and consent as soon as Australasian Society of Clinical possible. Consent allows for your Immunology and Allergy Inc which student to be seen by Wesley College recommends risk minimisation date photograph, Epipen and any other Health Centre Registered Nurses, receive regarding peanuts and tree nuts Asthma management objectives medication prescribed for their child. medications and any services listed for but does not recommend the • To provide emergency care for asthma Parents are responsible for the provision First Aid and/or illness. implementation of blanket food bans attacks within the school environment or attempts to prohibit the entry of of accurate and up to date health for all students, staff and visitors. You will be informed of any significant specific food substances into schools. information about their child. Parents/ care your student receives whilst Wesley College is not a nut free school. guardians are responsible for replacing • To provide primary and emergency care attending Wesley College Health Centre, expired and used Epipens. for boarders during the school term. or contacted by Registered Nurse on Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of A copy of the student’s anaphylaxis • To provide asthma first aid as per the duty if your student requires to be taken allergic reaction and is potentially life- action plan, photograph and Epipen Asthma Foundation of WA guidelines. home when unwell. threatening. It occurs following exposure to an allergen (food and non-food such as (obtained from the parent/guardian) will All medical information is kept in strict All students will be treated with pollen, insect stings and medication) to be placed in an identifiable container confidence, and any access to this the four-Step Asthma First Aid plan which the student is already sensitive. It in the Health Centre. In the event the information is regulated by Manager (Asthma Foundation of WA) unless must be treated as a medical emergency, required medication and action plan Health Services in conjunction with the Health Centre is advised of special requiring immediate treatment and urgent are not provided to the school or have parents and guardians. requirements for individual students. medical attention. Information for a expired, and due to the life-threatening Parents/Guardians must notify the student who suffers anaphylactic allergies consequences of this, Wesley College To fill out these details, please access the Health Centre of special requirements for must be passed on to the Health Services may exempt students both from on-site ‘Medical’ tab available on your students students who have severe asthma. Staff Manager, Head of relevant sub-school and off-site activities. Parents/guardians page on Schoolbox. members are trained in the provision and/or teacher/s as soon as possible. may be requested to keep students at The Health Centre is open during home until these have been supplied to of asthma first aid and retraining is school terms: Parent responsibilities Wesley College. arranged through the Health Centre as required. Asthma reliever medications Parents/guardians are responsible for • 7.30am–6.00pm Monday to Friday Parents are able to view and update their are contained in all College First Aid kits. supplying the Wesley College Health child’s medical details via the ‘Medical’ • 7.30am–2.30pm on Saturday Centre with a current (no more than tab available on your students page on (for fixtured Winter Wesley home twelve months old) action plan, signed Schoolbox. games only) by their treating doctor, with an up to

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Illness provider, which may take several appropriate administration consent How to load funds In an effort to show respect for fellow weeks. Information can be accessed on forms. The Health Centre cannot 1. Log on to Schoolbox (Please see the students and staff members, please do healthywa.wa.gov.au/immunisation administer medications without this Communication Section for more completed permission form. not send your child to school unwell. If In the case of communicable diseases information). a student becomes unwell during class within the school community, local If you require registered nurses to 2. Click on ‘My Canteen’ in the ‘Parent time, after speaking with their teacher Population Health Units will advise administer long-term medications Quicklinks’ menu and select the the student will be sent to Junior School Wesley College of the planned response which have been prescribed by a doctor, name of the student account in Administration, where they will be to individual cases or outbreaks of please discuss this with the Health which you wish to deposit funds. initially assessed by first aid qualified infectious diseases. Decisions about Services Manager. administrative staff. If a student exclusions (from school) are made in 3. Click the ‘Recharge Account’ icon on is unable to return to class, or has consultation with the local Population/ HEALTHY FOOD the far right-hand side of the screen. sustained a significant injury, students Public Health Unit and are based on the The food children eat directly affects 4. Enter the amount you wish to put on will be assessed by Health Centre staff. ‘Communicable Disease Guidelines’ their ability to concentrate and learn, the card and click ‘Next’. Parents will be notified and if necessary, for teachers, child care workers, local interact with others as well as their may then collect the student from the government authorities and medical 5. Enter your credit card details (Visa general health and wellbeing. Health Centre and advice will be offered practitioners (Department of Health, or MasterCard) and follow the prompts. It will take at least 30 regarding their care. 2019). If Wesley College has not received Canteen a student’s immunisation data, the child minutes before your child will be Your promptness in collecting your The Wesley Canteen provides a variety is likely to be excluded from school until able to access the funds. child is always appreciated as we of nutritious and attractively presented this information is received. cannot facilitate keeping students for foods and drinks at reasonable prices. 6. You will receive a payment receipt long periods. The nurse will notify Please note: Where the parent or Junior School children are not permitted once the transaction is completed. administration staff in the relevant sub- guardian makes a conscious, informed to go to the canteen before, during or school if a student leaves school via the decision not to immunise their child, after school without permission from a HOMEWORK Health Centre. please be informed that if a case of a staff member and supervision. Students Homework in Years 1 to 4 communicable disease arises in our in Kindergarten to Year 4 are able to Homework plays a vital role in your Immunisation school community, the child is likely to order recess from the canteen. All Junior child’s education. Junior School Each student’s immunisation status be excluded from school for a set period School students (Pre-kindergarten to Homework can take many forms is required by the finalisation of their of time. Year 4) are able to order lunch from the and will vary from week to week. enrolment at Wesley College. The College canteen. Lunch orders should be made Often, Homework will involve the must receive a copy of each student’s Medications online via the ‘My Canteen’ link in the child and parent discussing ideas or Immunisation History Statement which Please do not send medications to ‘Parent Quicklinks’ menu of Schoolbox. collecting interesting items for class is less than two months old, as per class with your child. Medications Orders are delivered to classrooms work. Homework provides a valuable Western Australian Health, Education are not routinely administered to day prior to the daily lunch break. Pre- opportunity for parents to show their and Training guidelines. Parents may students in the Health Centre. If you kindergarten students do not have access children support and interest in school- gain access to this data by logging into require your child to receive regular to ordered lunches and require a packed life and provides a vital link between Medicare online via MyGov ‘over the counter’ medications such lunch. home and school. (https://my.gov.au); visiting a Medicare as antihistamines, analgesics or other or Centrelink office or calling AIR medications, you must discuss this Establishing sound and positive attitudes General Enquiries Line on 1800 653 with Health Centre staff, provide the towards Homework whilst in the Junior 809. If your child was vaccinated medication in its original prescribed School years stands your child in good overseas, their records must verified container for your child, and complete stead for the future. Homework loads by an Australian Immunisation

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• Encouraging them to take increasing knows that home and school are on responsibility for their learning and the same side of the fence. organisation. • Being realistic and avoiding putting • Observing and acknowledging too much pressure on your child. their success and ask them how • Put family first – on special days their Homework and class work is such as birthdays, advise your progressing. child’s teacher if they are unable to • Encouraging them to set aside a complete their work due to family regular daily session to read and celebrations or other important complete Homework. family commitments.

• Setting an example by reading Packed Lunches and Morning Tea regularly themselves. Please ensure that your child brings a • Contacting the class teacher to discuss healthy, nutritious lunch and morning any difficulties their child might be tea snack. Please note that our canteen experiencing with Homework tasks. does not service morning tea. Most children are ravenous at morning tea • Helping them to complete Homework time so try to ensure they are adequately by discussing key questions or supplied. Younger children will often directing them to relevant resources. are not excessive as we understand boxes completed and the grid handed eat all their lunch at morning tea. It that children and families have a full in to the teacher at the end of the week. • Encouraging them to complete is helpful to package morning tea and routine after school and on weekends. Some of these activities will need Homework independently and lunch separately in the lunch box to For this reason, Homework is only supervision by an adult. providing support if/when required. avoid confusion. set for Monday to Thursday evenings Wesley College Junior School does not (although we encourage time set aside • Not doing your child’s Homework In the event that your child comes to set Homework for students in Pre- for reading every day). If your child is for them. Encourage them to do an school without lunch, the school will kindergarten, Kindergarten and Pre- experiencing any difficulty or distress easy piece of Homework first, or try arrange a basic lunch (cheese, vegemite, primary. due to Homework content or load, please questions such as: “What information ham or butter roll and a piece of fruit) for discuss this with the classroom teacher Parents and caregivers can assist their would help you?” or “How did your your child from the College canteen and as soon as possible. children by: teacher explain it?”. Encourage payment will be billed to your account. your child to seek help from their The Junior School is equipped with These maximum time allocations are • Allowing for a transition time after teacher the next day and inform the drink fountains. Students must bring suggested in addition to daily reading: school and help your child find out teacher in a discreet manner yourself their own, clearly labelled, drink bottle what time best suits them to do if you perceive any difficulties with • Years 1 and 2 - 10 to 20 minutes to school. All children will be required their Homework. Homework is best Homework. to sit for a minimum of 10 minutes to • Years 3 and 4 - 20 to 30 minutes completed before dinner for young • Helping them to balance the time eat and begin to digest lunch. Younger students. There will be no set homework during spent completing Homework and students’ lunch boxes will be checked to Weeks 1, 5 and 10 of each term. Instead, • Having a dedicated Homework area home leisure and recreation activities. ensure they are eating. and insist on internet use only in areas a Homework Choice Grid is sent home • Let teachers deal with Homework that where you can actively supervise your for children to choose a ‘fun’ activity is not done and ensure that your child from each night. Parents are to initial the child.

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In keeping with our planned Healthy HOUSE SYSTEM Food Policy, the following food/drinks All students belong to a House. There are not permitted: DICKSON GROVE HARDEY are six Houses in Pre-kindergarten to • fizzy soft drinks Year 8 and eight Houses in Years 9 to 12. Students will normally remain a member • lollies and sweets of that House for the duration of their • chewing/bubble gum time at Wesley. Some of the Houses were part of the College’s foundation years • fast food delivered to students while others have been created as the JENKINS MOFFLIN WALTON Please do not provide food containing College has grown. Each House seeks to nut products, including peanut butter, develop strong links with the families of Nutella or nut muesli bars when packing its students. lunches and morning tea. Boarders are placed in one of the two Wesley College is a ‘nut aware’ Boarding Houses from Year 9 onwards, Grove House (Green and Gold) Jenkins House (Black and White) school and further details relating to while in Year 7 and Year 8 they are Established 1990 Established 1990 anaphylaxis management can be found placed in a day House to assist with Grove House is named in honour of Jenkins House commemorates Reverend in the Health Centre section of this their integration into the College. From Reverend J W Grove, appointed the Charles A Jenkins, Chairman of Wesley document on page 29. Year 5, the House begins to play a vital role in providing support and guidance Superintendent of Central Methodist College from 1929-1937 and his nephew, RRR Break to a student as they move through the Mission in Perth in 1920. Reverend Reverend Sydney John Jenkins, Refuel, Rehydrate, Reapply College. Grove joined the committee appointed Chairman of the College Council from by the Methodist Church to establish a 1967-1978. Reverend Syd Jenkins’ Each day the children will be given a Middle School students participate boys’ college in 1922 and was the first brother, George, was also a prominent break time for RRR in between period in a variety of House activities that Chairman of the Wesley College Council Methodist minister in WA. 1 and 2 of the morning. It is important culminate in the Kay Cup. The Kay Cup (1924-1929). While Chairman, Reverend that children have a packed piece of fruit was first presented in 2015 and named in Grove served the College as Chaplain and Mofflin House (Gold) or veg and a full water bottle with them honour of Mr Geoff Kay, our inaugural in 1929 became Principal of Methodist Established 1924 each day. Head of Middle School from 1999-2014. Ladies’ College in Melbourne. Mofflin House is named after Horace E This time is to: Dickson House (Red) Hardey House (Black) Mofflin, an early benefactor, who also Refuel contributed to the foundation of Mofflin Established 1968 Established 1924 Children eat a fruit or veg snack Homes in Victoria Park. Dickson House is named in honour Hardey House is named after Joseph Rehydrate of one of the founders of the School, Hardey, who was one of the first Walton House (Green) Children are encouraged to have a big Mr Alexander Hunter Dickson, whose Methodists to settle in WA. It also Established 1924 drink of water daughter, Miss Lorna Dickson, was commemorates Sarah Hardey, who Walton House is named after James P Reapply associated with Methodist Ladies’ assisted the Methodist Church in WA Walton. His daughter, Miss Gertrude In the warmer months, children are College, Claremont. to acquire the site of Wesley College in Walton, was a former Head-mistress of reminded to reapply sunscreen ready South Perth. Methodist Ladies’ College, Claremont. for outdoor play later in the morning. His grandson, Mr E Walton, FCA Hon TCL, was a member of the College Council for many years.

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activities. The OWCA is governed by an independent executive committee N of past students. The OWCA hosts a large number of reunions each year, NAME BADGES special events as well as regional and All visitors to the campus are required to international visits, including: wear a name identification badge at all times whilst on the grounds. The name Sporting Events badges are important in safeguarding • OWCA Golf Day both the students and staff against • OWCA v College Summer Challenge unwelcome visitors. This particularly applies to parents waiting on campus to • PSA Challenge: College Cup Sailing collect their children. • OWCA v College Winter Challenge Parents may order their badges, free of • PSA Challenge: PSA Golf Day charge, by contacting Central Reception on (08) 9368 8000. These badges • Gold Sponsor of ‘WASP Hockey’ and complement the existing badges that all ‘Curtin/Wesley Football’ are also invited to take their child Wesley staff members are required to to borrow books before school. The wear whenever present on the campus. Cultural Endeavours J centre is open for families from 7.30am, • Annual ANZAC Day Service however, parents must supervise their If parents visit Wesley without a badge, JEWELLERY children if using the space at this time. or do not have one, they should sign • Gold Sponsors of the Wyvern Big Band Girls may wear plain gold or silver studs in electronically and collect a visitor’s Students from Kindergarten visit the • Pioneers’ Day in both ears. Medic Alert bracelets, badge as soon as they arrive, via Junior Library each week. During this time, sensible plain watches and discrete School Reception. they are given an opportunity to choose • OWCA Business Breakfast religious symbol on a plain chain are books for borrowing and are encouraged permitted. The primary objectives of the OWCA to develop their understanding of books are to: Rings and other chains/bracelets are not by responding to stories and participate O • continually grow the standing of the permitted. in fun literature-based activities. Library sessions are designed to foster OLD WESLEY COLLEGIANS’ College in the wider community children’s love of reading, as well as ASSOCIATION • make the Wesley experience a positive develop technology and research skills. and life-long one Membership in the Old Wesley L Pre-primary to Year 4 students attend Collegians’ Association (OWCA) is library each week with their class • provide services to the past student available to all ex-students of Wesley LIBRARY teacher, to allow borrowing of library membership that facilitates College (South Perth) be they male or The Junior Library is an exciting learning books.Parents needing to contact library communication amongst themselves female. Length of attendance at Wesley environment, well-resourced with a staff may phone (08) 9368 8025. There is and the College matters none, we welcome and embrace range of current fiction and non-fiction always a teacher librarian in attendance. • provide career advice and mentoring all ex-students. The OWCA seeks to resources, specifically for children. to the current students. facilitate and foster communication Students in Pre-kindergarten will have LOST PROPERTY between current students, past students, A subsidiary of the OWCA is the the opportunity to visit the Library at Junior School unnamed lost property is the College and the wider College Mildred Manning Scholarship Trust. different times during the year. Parents kept at Junior School Administration. community, through a number of

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The Trust seeks to raise funds in order Statement of Accounts. The Association year and introduce yourself as the class observing the one-way flow of traffic, to provide income for scholarship also extends membership to friends of representative. Dinners are always a No Parking/Standing areas and zones funding to deserving students. The the College and may confer the title of great way to meet the parents of your marked for disabled drivers. Trust is managed by the OWCA and Honorary Life Members to those having child’s classmates and give you a night Only Junior School students in Years 2 to appointed Trustees. given long and devoted service to out. Social activities involving children 4 may be dropped off or collected from the College. can also be organised. Swan Street. Swan Street traffic is one- Volunteering Greeting new parents during the year way and travels west to east through the College grounds. To avoid congestion P The P&F is always on the look-out for To help new parents settle into the drivers will be directed by the traffic volunteers and you can be sure that you Wesley community, ask the class teacher warden. Parents are encouraged to PARENTS’ & FRIENDS’ will be welcomed with open arms—the to inform you when a new student remind each child of safety rules and ASSOCIATION more the merrier! arrives and introduce yourself to the insist they wait in an orderly manner Since 1953, the Wesley Parents’ new parents. Invite them to be placed on Volunteering opportunities include: until collection. & Friends’ Association (P&F) has the class contact list and inform them been supporting the Wesley College • Lending a hand at the many events of any future class or school events. An Surrounding streets may also be used community. The P&F’s vision is to build that the P&F hosts throughout the updated class list should be distributed for parking; however, children must be community spirit, promote fellowship year. to all parents with the new details. accompanied by an adult to and from and enhance our students’ experience the school. Coode Street is a bus route at the College. We achieve our vision • Becoming a Class Representative Working and Communicating with P&F and extremely congested before and through various ways including social (refer below) or an Executive Supporting and helping to organise after school. Use this road with extreme events, and both direct and indirect Committee member. P&F functions and communicating P&F caution and only cross Coode Street with fundraising. From the proceeds of our Initiatives to your class parents. the cross walk attendant. Children from To hear more about what’s going on in events, we are absolutely committed Attend P&F Meetings Junior School must remain inside the the school you can attend a Junior School to sponsoring projects and events that Attend Junior School P&F meetings. school boundary until collected. P&F Meeting. All parents are welcome. enrich our students’ experience. If you’re interested in volunteering or PARKING AT WESLEY This safety rule is essential. Wesley’s unique community spirit becoming more involved with the P&F, is inherent in our vast network of please contact [email protected] Drop off and pick up areas Buses committed parent volunteers. There The Junior School car park is off Mill It’s recommend that Junior School is an array of opportunities for parents Junior School Class Point Road. Parents are invited to use students do not use bus transportation to be involved in College life, through Representatives this area to deliver or pick up their to travel to and from school. Individual the Wesley P&F as well as numerous Becoming a class representative is a child/children. As an inner city school cases will be considered if directed to parent support groups established to great way to get to know the parents with limited parking, care must be the Head of Junior School for approval. assist with specific areas of endeavour in your class and parents within the taken at all times with so many young However, students are able to obtain such as individual sports, music or College. Two parents from each class children about. The Junior School day SmartRider cards for use on public drama productions. are requested to nominate as class finishes at staggered times to assist transportation by contacting Junior representatives. The responsibilities of a with parking congestion, therefore, School Administration. Membership class representative may include: parking areas need to be vacated as soon The Wesley P&F is an incorporated body as possible. Please park for no longer Bikes with membership open to all parents and Class functions than 15 minutes between 8.15 - 9.30am Junior School students are strongly guardians of Wesley College students. An Regular morning teas and/or class and 2.30 - 3.30pm. Your tolerance and discouraged from riding bicycles to and annual voluntary membership fee of $65 dinners are encouraged. We suggest consideration of others using the car from school unless accompanied by a is added to the bottom of each family’s you start with a morning tea for your park is expected, as well as courtesy parent. The Western Australian Traffic

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learning to deal with changing and equipment (e.g. iPads) to school without challenging social situations. It is specific permission. important to strike an even balance and to arm students with methods for

EXIT ONLY resolving conflict and people to consult MANNING when they feel uncomfortable or unable HOUSE to resolve situations. Each semester your child will receive a

DROP MILL POINT ROAD MILL POINT ROAD teacher comment as part of their report. OFF LANE This comment will support the child’s progress as a social member of the class and school. Junior School staff aim to provide an environment which models positive behaviour, respect, compassion for others and good manners. PHYSICAL EDUCATION We aim to develop these skills within AND SPORT our students in a number of ways. Full The sporting program is designed details and Pre-kindergarten to Year to assist with fundamental motor skill development, and to encourage ENTRY ONLY 12 policies such as the Bullying Policy, Child Protection Policy, Behaviour enjoyment and group participation. Management Policy and Student When games are included they are Expectation Guidelines can be found on modified to suit the age and skill level Schoolbox, under the College of the children. Pre-primary to Year Services tab. 4 students participate in swimming Office advises that children under any concerns about your child’s general lessons during Terms One and Four. the age of eight years should not ride welfare and progress as their role is PERSONAL PROPERTY Sporting Co-curricular opportunities bicycles to school unsupervised. A bike to support and encourage individual AND POSSESSIONS are communicated to parents via rack is available for use near the Year contributions and development. Schoolbox by the Junior School Physical 1 classrooms but security cannot be Students should not bring personal Education teacher throughout the year. Junior School teachers are supported and guaranteed. Students are not permitted toys and special possessions to school, assisted by the Junior School Pastoral to use skateboards, scooters, roller unless a teacher has prior knowledge Committee, comprised of the Head of PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS skates or roller blades within the College (for example, a class presentation). All Junior School, Assistant Head of Junior All children, Pre-kindergarten to Year grounds. Bikes must not be ridden on garments, books and belongings must be School, Junior School Psychologists, 4 are taught the Protective Behaviours campus but walked to and from the clearly marked with the owner’s name. Intervention Specialist, Extension Program at the College. This is aimed Junior School bike rack. Students are responsible for the care and Specialist, Early Years Co-ordinator and safety of their belongings. No money to teach children a range of skills to Year 3-4 Team Leader. help prevent and reduce child abuse in PASTORAL CARE should be brought to school unless for We aim to create an environment a specific purpose (e.g. contribution to our community. It educates children Monitoring students’ pastoral care is the which allows our students and staff to support a charity or cause). All items on their rights to personal safety. This direct responsibility of the class teacher enjoy their time at school and to feel brought to school are at a student’s own program delivers preventable strategies from Pre-kindergarten to Year 4. This safe in a nurturing environment. A risk. Junior School students are not and life skills in a non-threatening should be the first point of contact for natural part of growing up involves permitted to bring personal electronic and non-sexual way. Notification of

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Year Doors open Class Recess Lunch Dismissal commences Pre-kindergarten 8.45am 9.00am 3.00pm Kindergarten 8.15am 8.45am 10.40 - 12.40 - 3.10pm Pre-primary 8.15am 8.30am 11.00am 1.20pm 3.10pm Years 1 to 4 8.15am 8.30am 3.20pm

other curriculum areas. Formal and The information gathered is used to informal reporting in the Junior School structure early intervention programs. involves a range of communications At times, there may need to be further between home and school and involves assessment by other professionals such the partnership between parents, as the College psychologist, behavioural students and teachers. optometrists, other occupational therapists and speech therapists Assessment is ongoing to enhance and you will be informed of this students’ learning and it also informs recommendation, if required. teaching programs. Oral and written forms of reporting to parents include, parent workshops will be advertised via • decision-making and problem solving; but are not limited to: Schoolbox. • relationships and other social • parent/teacher interview; S interactions; PSYCHOLOGISTS • digital feedback; SCHOOL DAY • behaviour; College Psychologists provide support • semester report; (DAILY ROUTINES) for students by consulting with teachers • responses to conflict, death, divorce, Beginning of the Day - • Learning Journeys and open and parents, advice about prevention disaster, trauma and other losses; and Pre-primary - Year 4 and intervention practices to support the Classrooms; • organisational dynamics. whole-school population, collaborate A bell will ring at 8.15am to signal • On Entry Assessment Report, Pre- children to go into their classroom with other agencies to support students Psychologists follow strict guidelines primary - Year 2; and organise themselves for the day. A in times of crisis, and facilitate referrals for professional conduct and client second bell will ring at 8.30am to signal to external health professionals to confidentiality. These codes are • Academic Assessment Services the commencement of classes. Children address the psychological, social and monitored by the Psychologists Board of Report, Years 2 - 4; and arriving to school prior to 8.00am, and emotional needs of a student. They Australia (PBA). • Reading Benchmarking, Pre-primary not attending a before school activity, are have psychological and educational - Year 4. knowledge in the following areas: to wait at Junior School Administration We currently screen all Kindergarten until 8.00am. • mental health issues; R students with a speech and occupational Beginning of the Day - Pre- therapy specialist to identify weaknesses • social and emotional wellbeing; kindergarten - Kindergarten REPORTING in expressive language, vocabulary, • development and learning throughout We use a variety of regular assessment concept development and early Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten the lifespan; tools in the Junior School to identify phonological awareness. students must be delivered to their areas of need in literacy, numeracy and classes to ensure staff are aware of

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their arrival. Parents and guardians of time will be accompanied to Extend, students in Pre-kindergarten must sign where normal fees will apply. Students their child in at the beginning of the are supervised at the ‘Kiss and Drive’ day. The sign in sheet is kept outside until 3.40pm. the Pre-kindergarten door. Parents are welcome and encouraged to spend time Encouraging Independence in the Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Parents are urged to allow children to Pre-primary and other Junior School carry their own school bag and prepare classrooms before the school day for the school day unassisted. However, commences. parents are welcome to share a game or book with their child in the classroom End of the Day - Pre- before school commences. Please ensure kindergarten you have left the classroom before the All Pre-kindergarten students must morning session begins. be collected from their classrooms by elements of visual language including each week and one 60 minute Sport parents or an authorised adult. Parents Use of Playground Areas/ Equipment line, shape, colour, texture, value and 3D session each week. of students in Pre-kindergarten must form in communicating and developing During Physical Education/Sport/ sign their child out at the end of the Playground areas or play equipment are their artwork. The students then use Fundamental Movement Skills, students school day. NOT to be used before school. They can these elements of visual language to be used after school only if a child is are exposed to a wide variety of physical A supervised ‘Kiss and Drive’ is operated develop skills and techniques in the directly supervised by their own parent/ activities and form an understanding from the Junior School car park for areas of drawing, painting, collage, guardian once classes are dismissed at of what it means to be healthy. Games students in Kindergarten to Year 4. ceramics and printmaking. Throughout the end of each day. Parents are asked and activities focus on fundamental Children who are not collected from the year, students will be given the to help remind students and younger movement skills, which are the the classroom at dismissal time can opportunity to personally reflect and siblings to stay out of these areas and off movement patterns that involve the co- be collected from the ‘Kiss and Drive’ respond to artworks building upon their playground equipment before classrooms ordination of different body parts and supervised area. arts language and interpersonal skills. open each morning. include skills such as running, skipping, Please inform the Class Teacher if Physical Education/Sport/ catching, balancing, and striking. someone other than a parent is to collect SPECIALIST PROGRAMS Fundamental Movement Skills Year 3 and Year 4 students are also your child from class. Students must Visual Arts (FMS) exposed to modified sports allowing not leave the campus unless escorted them to gain knowledge and skills in Students in Pre-primary - Year 4 have Students in Pre-kindergarten have one by a parent or guardian. If for some sports that they will encounter in Middle one 50 minute period of Visual Arts 50 minute period of FMS each week. reason you are held up in the collection School. Year 4 students participate in each week. process, please phone Junior School Students in Kindergarten have two 50 carnivals against Guildford Grammar Administration, if possible, to avoid Visual Art in the Junior School focusses minute periods of FMS each week. using the game skills they have learnt. distress for your child. It is worthwhile on the individual creativity and Students in Pre-primary - Year 2 have Carnivals include volleyball, basketball, to discuss these plans with your child so development of each child. Lessons two 50 minute periods of Physical hockey, football, netball and rugby. they are familiar with events should you are held in our Junior School Art room Education each week. Staff specialising in Health and Physical be detained one afternoon. with a specialist teacher. Structured art Education take these lessons. Students in Year 3 and Year 4 have one All students must be collected within lessons provide students with a range 50 minute period of Physical Education 15 minutes of their class finishing time. of activities to explore, create and share Any students still remaining after this ideas. Students are introduced to the

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Dance and Drama Students in Years 1 - 4 have one 50 Students in Kindergarten have one 50 minute period each week, for one minute period each week. Semester per year. Students in Year 1 - 4 have one 50 minute Students complete a semester of period each week, for one Semester per formalised digital technology lessons. year. These lessons support children to achieve the outcomes of the Western Australian Students will complete a Semester of curriculum in this learning area. Dance and Drama throughout the year. Children are introduced to different Dance and Drama will be linked to hardware and software including the classroom learning where possible. use of iPads and computers for coding, word processing, typing and the use of Dance different applications. Students explore and improvise with Languages - Indonesian also incorporate many traditional games, movement ideas to create dance with Library Students in Pre-primary - Year 3 have songs and role-plays into the language a beginning and ending. They explore Students in Kindergarten and Pre- one 50 minute period each week. program and these assist children’s and experiment with the elements of primary have one 50 minute library Students in Year 4 have two 50 minute memory retention of new vocabulary. dance (body, space and time) and build session each week. periods each week. on their fundamental movement skills Music to develop control, posture, strength, Students in Pre-primary - Year 4 have a The Indonesian program in Junior Students in Kindergarten - Year 4 have balance and coordination. Students set borrowing time each week. School will take students on a journey one 50 minute period each week. are given opportunities to practice The Wesley College Library in the Junior of learning the National language their performance skills in front of an School aims to foster and build a lifelong and discovering various cultures of All Music classes involve the skills of audience and they make observations love of learning through the exploration Indonesia. Students will be encouraged listening, singing, playing, moving, about the use of the elements of dance in of literature. The library supports the to use basic Indonesian in a range of creating, and reading and writing of their own and others’ dance. development of literacy occurring situations, including playing games notation. At each year level, students within the classroom and enables the and classroom interaction. Students develop an increasingly detailed Drama children to consolidate and refine these will learn basic greetings, introduce knowledge of the elements of music: Students explore personal events and skills in the library setting. Children are themselves and others, ask others how beat, rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics, fictional stories to create drama and invited to borrow from the library once they are feeling, identify colours and tone, colour, articulation, texture and develop improvisation skills, exploring a week and are required to use a library express their likes and dislikes. harmony and learn to manipulate these with increasing sophistication to create possibilities for voice, movement and bag to transport books between home Teachers use Bahasa Indonesia almost works of art. They reflect on these role. Students experience drama as and school. The library is open each day exclusively in class to familiarise and performances of their creations, performers and audience members, from 8.00am to 3.45pm. students with the sound of the language enhancing the critical thinking process. presenting scenes in which they will as quickly as possible and they interpret apply drama narratives to link the action Sustainability it for them using mime and pictures, as Students also have the opportunity with an ending. Students in Kindergarten and Pre- well as the spoken word. Children enjoy to participate in individualised music primary have one 50 minute session each this approach because it enables them to lessons learning instruments with Digital Technologies week for the entire year. do the translation themselves, which is specialised music teachers Students in Pre-primary have one 50 Our specialised sustainability teacher marvellous for raising their self-esteem minute period each week. takes these lessons. Students learn about when learning a new language. Teachers different plants, animals and insects,

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Wesley Chair Library Pencil Rest Homework ways to care for the garden, the impact TOILET TRAINING branded bag bag case mat bag of the various seasons and practises to All children entering Wesley College Pre- promote sustainability in everyday life. must be toilet trained. Nappies and kindergarten For students in Years 1-4 the garden pull-ups are not to be used or worn at is open at Recess and Lunch, and on Kindergarten school, unless this has been discussed Monday lunch times the students are with the Head of Junior School, for Pre-primary invited to take part in Garden Club. A developmental or health reasons. highlight of each term is our Market Year 1 Toilet training is one of the last major Day, which is held on the last Tuesday developmental milestones that a child of term. Families are able to purchase Year 2 will achieve after crawling, walking and produce from the garden and funds talking. Any parents who would like Year 3 raised go back into the running of further information on toilet training the garden. Year 4 are encouraged to contact Ngala (ngala. com.au), a provider of Early Childhood Services that offers workshops facilitated T by experienced early parenting experts. TERM DATES 2021 Term One (10 weeks) U Thursday 28 January to Thursday 1 April UNIFORM • Mid-term Break: Friday 26 February Students should be dressed neatly and be to Monday 1 March well-groomed whenever they wear the College uniform, demonstrating respect Early Learning Years Years 1–4 (Casual) Term Two (10 weeks) for themselves and the School. Uniform Their uniform is designed to meet the The Early Learning Years’ uniform will Tuesday 20 April to Friday 25 June Slips are used to highlight any areas that continue as the ‘casual’ version of the require attention. demands of their more active, play- • Mid-term Break: Friday 4 June to based curriculum. uniform for the remainder of the Junior Monday 7 June The items listed below detail the uniform School years. From Year 1, both boys and requirements in the Junior School. Pre-kindergarten to Pre-primary girls will have the option of wearing a Term Three (10 weeks) From time to time other items may be Co-ed polo shirt more formal uniform. Tuesday 20 July to Friday 24 September introduced by sporting teams or other Boys drawstring shorts Co-ed polo shirt • Mid-term Break: Friday 20 August to activities wishing to designate a special Monday 23 August event or purpose for which students may Girls skort Boys drawstring shorts purchase these items. Co-ed track pants Term Four (8 weeks) Girls skort Co-ed polar fleece zip jacket Tuesday 12 October to Thursday Co-ed track pants 2 December Black slouch hat Co-ed polar fleece zip jacket White striped Wesley socks Black slouch hat College bag White striped Wesley socks College bag

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Physical Education and Swimming

Pre-primary to Year 4 House polo Sports shorts Co-ed track pants Sports socks Years 1–4 (Formal) Bucket or slouch hat From Year 1, both boys and girls will Shower-proof jacket (optional) have the option of wearing a more formal Rash top (short or long-sleeved) uniform. Students in Year 3 and Year 4 must wear the formal unform at least Bathers (boys and girls) 1 day per week, and will also wear this Swimming robe* uniform when representing the College at activities such as IPSHA events or Towel** excursions. Black sports bag Boys elastic charcoal shorts or tailored Drink bottle (optional) charcoal shorts Boys short sleeved striped shirt *Years 2 to 4 have the choice of a towel or hooded robe. Boys/girls green v-neck pullover **Pre-primary and Year 1 must have a Girls dress hooded robe.

Girls white straw hat A few things Junior School Girls black tights students and parents need to Black slouch hat remember about their uniform Black bucket hat • Students must wear a school hat when taking part in any outdoor activities. Black shell jacket (optional) Students who do not have a hat will be asked to remain in the shade for the Students in Year 4 also have the option duration of the activity. of wearing Year 5 uniforms. Please contact the Uniform Shop for details. • During the hotter months, it is recommended that parents apply sunscreen to their children before school. This will be reapplied during the day.

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• Sports uniforms are to be worn on • Lost property is located in Junior Please note formal uniforms can be worn The Uniform Shop is located off the both Sport and Physical Education School Administration. Uncollected on any day but must be worn on the main Angelo Street entrance. EFTPOS, days. items of clothing (not named) will be instances above. MasterCard and Visa are accepted laundered and either sent to charity (excluding AMEX). • Parents are asked to clearly label all or prepared for resale. belongings and items of clothing. UNIFORM SHOP For special opening times during the The Wesley Uniform Shop offers new and year and price lists please refer to the Years 3 and 4 students require • If students wear the College uniform second-hand clothing at competitive ‘Uniform Shop’ tab, available on the outside of school it must be correctly a formal uniform to wear on prices. ‘College Services’ menu of Schoolbox. worn and, when outdoors, include important occasions including: Additional opening hours are generally The clothing store is open during the the school hat. Please note the Wesley • Chapel on Monday except in the added at peak times. school term: cap is not an option for Junior School cooler weather during Term Two We recommend that new families make students. and Term Three when this is not • Tuesday 8.00am to 4.30pm an appointment for a uniform fitting • Shoes should be clean and in good compulsory; • Wednesday 12.00 noon to 4.30pm to ensure the correct uniform and size condition. • Choir; is purchased. Appointments for new • Friday 10.00am to 2.00pm. students usually take an hour. • The Wesley backpack is a compulsory • Excursions (unless instructed part of the uniform. otherwise by teacher); During the week prior to Mid-term break, the shop will be open on the • Parents of girls may choose the co-ed • Showcase assemblies; uniform option; however, sport shoes Thursday from 10.00am to 2.00pm. must not be worn with the dress. • Formal assemblies (House Leader inductions or Year 4 Celebration); and • School photograph days.

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who have a desire to help others – we Group fitness terms at the Wesley Sports Club. Classes would love to hear from you! Please Aerobics provide an opportunity for children to W contact us via wesleyfriends@wesley. hone their motor development skills, wa.edu.au Aqua Aerobics coordination and balance in a fun and WESLEYANA CLUB Boxing social framework. The Wesleyana Club is a group of WESLEY SPORTS CLUB Many groups use Wesley Sports Club mothers of former students of the Yoga The Wesley Sports Club is located facilities for their lessons and activities. College, who meet formally once a term Pilates Reformer off the Angelo Street entrance to the Some of the current user groups include at the College. This usually involves College inside the Physical Education tae kwon do, karate, dance, triathlon, a guest speaker, morning tea and an Weights Room Centre. Students and patrons from the children and adult swimming lessons, update on College activities. local community are invited to use the Cardio machines and personal training. Further details on If you would like further information, College facilities outside school hours Free weights these groups can be obtained from the please email the Wesleyana Club and enjoy the many benefits of an active Sports Club Office. Secretary, Laurel Smith at: lifestyle. The Club provides a wide range Pin-select weights [email protected] of fitness activities, offers facilities for Opening Hours hire and hosts numerous national and Indoor courts For Sports Club opening hours, WESLEY FRIENDS international sporting teams competing Badminton visit www.wesley.wa.edu.au/our- in Perth. All funds raised through community/sports-club. Wesley Friends offers practical and Basketball activities of the Sports Club are returned essential support to Wesley College to the College, to be used for the mutual Volleyball families in time of need, illness and School Holidays benefit of both the Club and the College grief. Privacy, discretion and dignity are Facilities are available 5.30am– to improve the Wesley sports facilities. Swimming Pool at the heart of the service that Wesley 8.30pm (pool) and 5.30am–10.00pm Heated, flood-lit 25 and/or 50m Friends provide. Some ways that we can Facilities Available (gymnasium), depending on the season. help include providing meals, picking up Listed below are the various activities on Wesley Sports Club also organises a Current timetables are always available shopping, helping with gardening or just offer at the Sports Club. More detailed ‘Gym for Juniors’ program which is an from the Sports Club reception desk. having a chat. programs are available from the Sports after school, or in term program with a Details can also be accessed through To access support for you or a Wesley Club Reception. Full details can be found focus on gymnastics for boys and girls our website at wesley.wa.edu.au/our- College community member, please on our website at wesley.wa.edu.au/our- aged 2 to 12 years. Classes are held every community/sports-club/ contact us on the address below. Wesley community/sports-club/ or by calling Friday afternoon during the school Friends is always looking for volunteers (08) 9368 8043.

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Senior School Library Alumni Manager Contact List [email protected] [email protected] (08) 9368 8053 Junior School Library (08) 9368 8131 Junior School Arts Office (08) 9368 8052 Event Manager [email protected] [email protected] Middle School and Senior School Library (08) 9368 8141 (08) 9368 8012 (08) 9368 8030 (HR Trenaman Library) Archives Central Reception (08) 9368 8025 (08) 9368 8124 (08) 9368 8000 Organisations Out of School Hours Care Headmaster Parents’ & Friends’ Association Extend After School Health Services (08) 9368 8002 [email protected] [email protected] Health Centre 1300 366 437 Chaplain Wesley Sports Club (08) 9368 8073 extend.com.au/wesleyperth (08) 9368 8064 (08) 9368 8043 Manager Health Services www.wesley.wa.edu.au/our- Community Relations [email protected] Reception Offices community/sports-club/ (08) 9368 8009 / 0407 973 190 Director of Community Relations Central Reception Uniforms (08) 9368 8126 Emergency and After Hours [email protected] 0412 033 891 (08) 9368 8000 Wesley Uniform Shop Enrolments Managers [email protected] Junior School [email protected] (08) 9368 8032 [email protected] (08) 9368 8022 (08) 9368 8012 Communications & Marketing Manager [email protected] Middle School (08) 9368 8128 [email protected] (08) 9368 8011

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Frequently Asked Questions Who to contact if your child Who to contact if you is ill and unable to attend observe unsatisfactory school? behaviour by Wesley

As soon as you know that your child will students off campus? be absent from school, please use the Head of Junior School Wesley Schoolbox Ap. (08) 9368 8012 Junior School Reception Head of Middle School (08) 9368 8012 (08) 9368 8011

Junior School Absentee Direct Line Middle School Operations Coordinator (08) 9368 8183 (08) 9368 8016 Middle School Reception This information was correct at the time (08) 9368 8011 of printing and Wesley College reserves the right to make policy changes. Middle School Absentee Direct Line (08) 9368 8182 Senior School Reception (08) 9368 8053 Senior School Absentee Direct Line (08) 9368 8181 Who to contact if your child has lost something?

We ask parents to carefully discuss with their child the circumstances in which a belonging has gone missing before telephoning the College unless the item is of extreme personal or monetary value. The best thing to do is to wait a few days in case it turns up and regularly check Lost Property (refer to page 38 for details).

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MILL POINT ROAD 0

JUNIOR LIBRARY LEANESTREET 1 Index MANNING HOUSE JUNIOR SCHOOL WHO WE ARE. 5 Jewellery 38

HANTON MIDDLE QUADRANGLE Our motto 5 Library 38 SCHOOL 2 YEAR 5 & 6 BOARDING HOUSE Our faith 5 Lost Property 38

THE HEALTH Name Badges 39 T G O’SULLIVAN Our vision 5 PAVILION CENTRE

3 SWAN STREET Core values 5 Old Wesley Collegians’ Association 39

MIDDLE SCHOOL WOOD Our crest 5 Parents’ & Friends’ Association 40 YEAR 7 & 8 QUADRANGLE

CENTRAL Our mission 5 Parking at Wesley 41 STORES 4 VISUAL ARTS Pastoral Care 42 CENTRE AND DESIGN PEOPLE TO KNOW. 6 TECHNOLOGY JOSEPH GREEN JOSEPH CENTRE THE WESLEY IMPACT. 9 Personal Property and Possessions 43

MALONEY MILDRED WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. 11 Physical Education and Sport 43

COODE STREETCOODE HOUSE MANNING 5 SCIENCE JENKINS CENTRE WARD QUADRANGLE BLANKENSEE Absentees 12 Protective Behaviours 43 PHYSICAL WING LIBRARY SENIOR TRENAMAN EDUCATION SCHOOL CENTRE Psychologists 44 OLD BOYS’ Before and After MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN ROSE POOL ROSSITER OVAL School Care 13 KEFFORD WING WESLEY 6 Reporting 44 CHAPEL HAMER WING SPORTS CLUB Behaviour Management 13 School Day Birthdays 17 (Daily Routines) 45

7 Booklists 17 Specialist Programs 46 Chapel and Assembly 17 Term Dates 2021 51 WARD OVAL Code of Conduct 18 Toilet Training 51 8 ENTRANCE Communication 19 Uniform 51 UNIFORM SHOP Curriculum 23 Uniform Shop 55 Extra Curricular Activities, Wesleyana Club 56 9 After School Activities and Clubs 26 ANGELO STREET Wesley Friends 56 Hair and Dress Standards 29 Wesley Sports Club 56 GETTING AROUND AT Health Centre 29 Contact List 58 Healthy Food 33 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 60 Homework 33 Campus Map 62 ARCHIVES A5 (Ground Floor) FINANCE OFFICE C6 LANGUAGES CENTRE D4 PSYCHOLOGIST JUNIOR SCHOOL B1 (Ground Floor) ARTS OFFICE C4 (Level 1) GYMNASIUM E6 LONG TERM ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT (LTAD) CENTRE E6 RYAN LECTURE THEATRE C4 (Level 3) House System 36 BOARDERS’ DINING ROOM C4 HEADMASTER’S OFFICE B6 MIDDLE SCHOOL ATRIUM B4 SENIOR STUDIES CENTRE C4 (Level 2) BOARDING HOUSE C3 (Entrance) HEALTH CENTRE E3 MIDDLE SCHOOL RECEPTION A4 HEAD OF SPORT OFFICE C6 CANTEEN C3 (Ground Floor) HUMAN RESOURCES C6 NGALA MAYA (MOORDITJ MOB) A3 TENNIS COURTS E3–G3 CENTRAL RECEPTION B6 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) OFFICE C6 OLD COMMON ROOM C6 TRENAMAN LIBRARY C5 (Level 1) CENTRAL STORES D4 JOSEPH GREEN CENTRE GOATCHER AUDITORIUM C4 (Level 2) OWCA ALUMNI OFFICE B6 UNIFORM SHOP E8 CHAPEL (Old Boys’ Memorial Chapel) A6 JOSEPH GREEN CENTRE GALLERY OF HONOUR C4 (Level 2) P&F AMPHITHEATRE B4 WESLEY SPORTS CLUB E6 COMMUNITY RELATIONS B6 JOSEPH GREEN CENTRE READHEAD ROOM C4 (Level 3) PRINT ROOM C5 (Ground Floor) ENROLMENTS OFFICE B6 JUNIOR SCHOOL RECEPTION D1 PSYCHOLOGIST MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOLS A5 (Level 1)

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PARKING VISITOR PARKING DISABLED PARKING62 RECEPTION DISABLED ACCESS LIFT ACCESS 63 THE HANDBOOK WESLEY COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL

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Information correct at November 2020. For updates, please check the digital edition hosted on Schoolbox