2021 edition

The definitive guide to life in the Middle School. (Everything you need to know.) THE HANDBOOK WESLEY COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Welcome to Wesley College Middle School. This ‘handy’ handbook tells you everything (well, almost everything) that you need to know about life at Wesley College.

If you’re in a hurry, there’s an index at

the back of this guide for easy reference. start Let’s an with overview...

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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? We’re here for you. to know. Mr Rodney Steer Mr Mike Sofoulis Mr Neil Rumble Head of Boarding Middle School Dean of Academic Here is your easy Operations Coordinator Administration (5–12) Mr Steer’s office is at the entrance guide reference for of the Boarding House. To see Mr Mr Sofoulis can help with Do you have queries Steer, visit Mrs Sharyn Lynch, matters regarding attendance, about the timetable, exams, located at the Boarding House punctuality, lockers, buses, NAPLAN or OLNA? If you wish who to direct your Reception, or email transport, lost property and to make an appointment with [email protected] general student issues. Please Mr Rumble, visit him in the enquiries to. call (08) 9368 8016 or email Senior Studies Centre or email [email protected] [email protected]

Ms Lynette McGivern Ms Tracey Coad Ms Anna Hardy Mr Ross Barron Mr Nathan Jessup Mr Mathew Irving Director of Service Dean of Intervention Dean of Curriculum (5–12) Headmaster Deputy Head Deputy Head Learning and Leadership and Extension (Operations and Pastoral) (Academic and Strategy) If you have any questions Mr Barron’s Executive Ms McGivern directs the If you have individual learning about what you are taught, or how you are taught it, you can Assistant, Ms Anna Sellings Mr Jessup focusses on Pastoral Mr Irving focusses on Service Learning & Leadership needs or are a gifted student, ask Ms Hardy. Drop in to can arrange meetings or Care and Operations. Visit Senior Academics and Strategy at the program, including volunteering, Ms Coad will help. To make an the Senior Studies Centre appointments. Please email School reception in the Kefford College. Visit Senior School fundraising, curriculum-based appointment with Ms Coad, visit or email her on [email protected] Wing to arrange a meeting to see reception in the Kefford Wing to service learning and student her in Maloney House or email [email protected] Mr Jessup, or email arrange a meeting to see leadership opportunities. Visit [email protected] [email protected] Mr Irving, or email her in the Senior Studies Centre or [email protected] email lynette.mcgivern@wesley. wa.edu.au

Mr Brad Hilliard Ms Sarah Stone Reverend Nalin Perera Mr Stephen Roberts Mr Luke Dwyer Mr Phil Collins Head of Middle School Assistant Head of College Chaplain Head of Arts Head of Sport Director of Student Middle School Wellbeing

Mr Hilliard’s office is near Reverend Perera’s office is located Mr Roberts is responsible for Mr Dwyer is responsible for Middle School Reception, on the Ms Stone can also be found in the in the Chapel and all members the Arts program. He is located Public Schools’ Association (PSA) Mr Collins is responsible for upper level of the Middle School Middle School Reception. If you of the Wesley Community are in the Arts Office, Level 2 of the sport (Years 5 to 12). He can be student wellbeing across the Atrium. Call or visit Reception would like to set a time to see welcome to pop in. If you wish Joseph Green Centre and can be contacted by email on: whole College. He can be (speak to Ms Teddy Davidson, or her, please email to make an appointment to see contacted by email [email protected] contacted by email Mrs Adrienne Hondros), or email [email protected] Reverend Perera, please call [email protected]. [email protected] [email protected] (08) 9368 8064 or email au [email protected] THE HANDBOOK WESLEY COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mrs Wendy Sinden Mrs Annette Davoren Director of Campus Health Services Manager Administration Mrs Davoren’s office is in the Mrs Sinden heads up the Admin Health Centre. If you would team at Wesley. She also oversees like to discuss health care or the College calendar. Her office is medication issues please call in the Kefford Wing and she can (08) 9368 8009 or email be contacted by email on wendy. [email protected] [email protected]

Mrs Sophie Goodheart Mrs Lucy Stuart Mrs Kay Simpson Team Leader (Years 5/6) Team Leader (Year 7) Team Leader (Year 8)

Mrs Goodheart is the Team Mrs Stuart is the Year 7 Team Mrs Simpson is the Year 8 Team Leader for both Years 5 and 6. Leader. She can be found in Leader. She can be found in He can be found in the Middle the Middle School and can be the Middle School and can be School and can be contacted by contacted by email contacted by email email [email protected] [email protected] sophie.goodheart@wesley. wa.edu.au

Mrs Sandra Day, Ms Amanda Scott, Ms Julia Fraser, Ms Aoibheann McCarthy College Psychologists

The College Psychologists apply their psychological and educational expertise to support staff, students and parents to help students achieve optimum outcomes academically, behaviourally, socially and emotionally. The focus of the College Psychologists’ work is to provide support where the presenting concern is impacting the student’s school life. To book an appointment to see one of the College’s psychologists please speak to your child’s tutor, classroom teacher or Head of School, or email [email protected] THE HANDBOOK WESLEY COLLEGE MIDDLE 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.

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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 Late arrivals less than three weeks prior and should be As soon as you know that your child addressed to the Head of Middle School. will be absent from school due to illness Please be aware that staff are not always or any other reason, please use the able to offer alternative work or alter Schoolbox Ap, call the Middle School assessment schedules for students absentee line on (08) 9368 8182 or email: departing the College for holiday [email protected] reasons. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain the continuity of Leave during the school day your child’s education. When leaving campus during the school day, students must be with a parent or Music lessons guardian and sign out through Middle When a student is to miss a lesson due to School Reception. illness, please advise the Arts Office on Student appointments should be made (08) 9368 8030 or email: outside school hours and sporting fixtures, [email protected] wherever possible. If this is unavoidable Please note, all Music and Speech and however, a parent note should be given Drama lessons are charged for unless to Middle School Reception to be passed there is a specific ongoing illness or on to their teacher. Parents can also injury of which the Arts Office has been email the child’s teacher at: made aware by the parents, or a school [email protected] excursion whereby the instrumental The service is operated by LookedAfter Parents must sign Year 5 to Year 7 tutor has been informed seven days prior. BOOKLISTS by Extend from 7.00–9.00am and students out at Middle School Reception College booklists are published on the Further details are available via the ‘Music 2.30–6.00pm every school day. For after and students can be released from College website at wesley.wa.edu.au Tuition’ tab, within the ‘Arts’ tab in the school care, children join play leaders for class to meet their parent in Reception and on Schoolbox. You will receive a ‘Beyond the Classroom and co-curricular’ afternoon tea and organised play under once notification has been received as notification in your Schoolbox Daily menu of Schoolbox (please see the the supervision of Extend staff. outlined above. Year 8 students may Communication Section from page 20 Digest once booklists have been released. sign themselves out, providing written for more information on Schoolbox). Out of school care is also available on New families will be emailed. Please see notification has been received from the pupil-free days and at end of term breaks. the Communication Section from page parent, either in note form or via email Bookings are essential for all sessions. 20 for more information as outlined above. Details are available on the Extend on Schoolbox. B website: extend.com.au/wesleyperth Leave during term time Students taking leave during term time BEFORE AND AFTER BEHAVIOUR is strongly discouraged, especially at the SCHOOL CARE EXPECTATIONS end of term. Every week at school is an A before and after school service is Please see the Behaviour Expectations important one for learning, assessment available for children from three and a chart on the following page. and revision. half years of age to Year 6.

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EXAMPLE BEHAVIOURS REINFORCEMENT PERSON RESPONSIBLE

Showing gratitude EXEMPLARY BEHAVIOUR: Communication to parents via diary, Subject Teacher Striving for improvement and growth digital feedback, phone or email Volunteering to help Tutor/Mentor Developing leadership skills Commendation entered into Greeting staff members and Pastoral Care Tab students on arrival Mentoring and supporting others Praise in class or possibly Being friendly to other students Outstanding sportsmanship Cohort Meetings Impressive acts of kindness

Giving your best effort Subject Teacher EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR: Following instructions Tutor/Mentor Handing work in on time Working independently Remembering equipment for class Working quietly Being on time Using manners Excusing yourself if late Locker and files kept organised Working co-operatively with others Putting hand up and asking Using diary or answering questions REMEMBER: EXAMPLE BEHAVIOURS CONSEQUENCES PERSON RESPONSIBLE

Chatter Non-verbal cues The College canteen UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIOUR: Subject Teacher Minor uniform infringements Proximity Impulsive calling out welcomes all students, Poor grooming Stop and wait Fidgeting staff, parents and Homework not complete (once off) Calm verbal redirection to work Day dreaming members of the Wesley Informal language Reminder of expectation Lack of concentration community! LEVEL 1 LEVEL Put downs Slow to work

Failure to follow classroom rules Redirect to work Talking over others Subject Teacher Off task use of technology Name on the board Calling out Homework not complete (repeated) Loss of privilege Failure to commence work Repeated Level Behaviour 1 Spoken to after class Lack of materials despite consequences Your student’s canteen account can be Moved within the class to new group Repeated fidgeting/noise making

LEVEL 2 LEVEL Mobile Device breach topped up via ‘My Canteen’ in the ‘Parent Moved to quiet area in class Communication to tutor/mentor C Services’ menu in Schoolbox. (Please see Communication with parent (email or phone—notes on Schoolbox) the Communication Section from page

Guided reflection (brief recess or lunch detention with class teacher) CAMPS 20 for more information on Schoolbox). Device confiscation Please see Co-curricular on page 25. Students may buy their recess and lunch

Ongoing disrespectful Short term removal from the lesson and conversation with teacher Subject Teacher from the school cafeteria. Derogatory comment/ behaviour to peers rudeness to staff Withdrawal to another class using the Buddy System and Tutor/Mentor Inappropriate use of reflection document CANTEEN Here are some easy-to-follow steps Answering back technology Head of Year Student meeting/ Parent notification The Wesley Canteen provides a variety of on how to use Wesley’s cashless Refusing to work Profanity Communication to HOY/AHOMS nutritious and delicious food and drinks. canteen system: Deliberate disobedience Repeated Level 2 Behaviour Parent meeting (Notes on Schoolbox)

LEVEL 3 LEVEL despite consequences Lack of respect for other’s property Temporary loss of network / internet privileges The canteen area provides indoor and al Homework consistently Mobile Device breach Behaviour card (repeated incidents) scanned into Schoolbox fresco seating to all students, five days How to load funds not complete Pastoral reports a week before and after school and at 1. Log on to Schoolbox. After-school Detention (short or long) recess and lunch time. Device confiscation 2. Click on ‘My Canteen’ in the ‘Parent

Class withdrawal The College Canteen works on a cashless Services’ menu and select the name Damage to school or student property Physical aggression towards Head of Year Student meeting student or adult Stealing system where students can use their of the student account in which you Assistant Head of Middle Threats (harm to self, others, property) Truancy Parent communication (Incident Report on Schoolbox) School SmartRiders to pay for their canteen wish to deposit funds. Loss of network / internet privileges Bullying Repeated Level 3 Behaviour Head of School items. Parents are able to review their despite consequences Suspension or class withdrawal 3. Click the ‘Recharge Account’ icon on Profanity of an aggressive manner child’s purchases online, set a daily Mobile Device breach (repeated)

LEVEL 4 LEVEL Individual Behaviour Support Plan Serious IT policy breach the far right-hand side of the screen. After-school Detention (long) spending limit for their child/children Device confiscation and restrict the purchase of certain 4. Enter the amount you wish to put

Student & Parent meeting Wesley Canteen items. on the card and click ‘Next’.

Repeat of behaviours above Head of School Parent communication (Letters/notes on Schoolbox) Serious breaches of Code of Deputy Head Withdrawal from activities, excursions and/or tours Conduct and school values Suspension (with return meeting to school) Headmaster Behaviour Modification Program 17 Probationary Enrolment LEVEL 5 LEVEL Termination of Enrolment THE HANDBOOK WESLEY COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

5. Enter your credit card details educators of their children. We know College community’), whether in the through respectful communication and (Visa or MasterCard) and follow that family involvement in the school College or attending any College-related engagement with College staff around the prompts. It will take at least community, including supporting and function, event or activity at another their child’s progress at school (including 30 minutes before your child will upholding the College values, standards location. The Code of Conduct is outlined supporting the College in matters of and policies, has a positive correlation be able to access the funds. in three separate policies for staff, punctuality, absence, late arrival, with student learning and behaviour. students and parents of the College. The behaviour and dress standards) and with 6. You will receive a payment receipt Therefore, we recognise that the work Student Code of Conduct and the Parent staff and other parents around College once the transaction is completed. we do as a College is most successful when we operate in a true partnership Code of Conduct set out the expectations events, activities and otherwise. of the standard of behaviour required by How to manage your child’s daily between home and College and as such, Students are responsible for treating parents and students as a condition of spend, restricted items and set an we ask all members of the community all members of the College community (staff, students and parents) to act enrolment at the College. with respect; upholding the rights allergy alert: according to our Staff, Student and The College Council is responsible for of their peers to be educated in a safe 1. Log on to Schoolbox. Parent Code of Conduct. endorsing this Code of Conduct. learning environment; maintaining the 2. Click on ‘My Canteen’ in the ‘Parent The Code of Conduct was developed highest of standards (dress, behaviour, The Headmaster is responsible for Services’ menu then click ‘Manage in consultation with parents and punctuality, engagement, achievement ensuring all members of the College Accounts’. staff. We ask all parents to familiarise and participation) and representing the themselves with the Parent and Student community are aware of this policy upon College in all activities in a manner that 3. Select the account number you wish Codes summarised below and also arrival, employment and enrolment, is consistent with the College’s to manage. available via the ‘College Policies and and for implementing the standards of core values. Procedures’ tab in the ‘College Services’ conduct as set out in these policies. 4. The first screen is Daily Spend Limit, link on Schoolbox. Members of affiliated and support groups type the limit you would like to Staff members are responsible for are responsible for ensuring that the Overarching Code of Conduct respecting diversity, individual set here. aims of their group and its practices are needs, cultural practices and beliefs Wesley College believes that all consistent with the Code of Conduct. 5. Click next, the second screen is ‘Add of community members; providing an community members play a valuable Message’, this message will appear environment that encourages positive Members of the wider College role in the life of the College and have the at the point of sale when your child interactions; supporting constructive community are expected to comply right to feel safe, secure and supported makes a purchase. This is where you feedback; and providing guidance with this Code of Conduct in all their add allergy alerts. in their College community. Members through positive role modelling and interactions with the College whether of the Wesley community are expected 6. Click next, the third screen is ‘Add when appropriate, clear and respectful in the College or attending a College- to act in accordance with our core Prohibited Items’, this takes you to directions. Given that volunteers and related function, event or activity at any values of respect, integrity, courage and the canteen menu. Select any items contractors may not have access to the other location. compassion, upholding the ethos and code, staff are obligated to ensure that the that you do not wish your child Any College community member who reputation of the College. activities of volunteers and contractors to purchase. invites a relative, friend, supporter, carer comply with the code. Parents (including The Code of Conduct applies to College or other person (adult or child) to be guardians, step-parents and carers) are Council members, staff, contractors, present at a school related function or CODE OF CONDUCT responsible for supporting the efforts consultants, volunteers, coaches, activity at any location is responsible for Parents in partnership of the College in maintaining a safe and students, parents (including guardians, that person and must ensure that they respectful learning environment for all At Wesley, we understand that parents step-parents and carers), relatives and act at all times in a manner consistent students. Parents fulfil this responsibility are, and always will be, the primary guests of the College (‘members of the with this Code of Conduct.

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COMMUNICATION through Middle School Reception at (08) 9368 8011. While Wesley College promotes the practice of students being responsible Email alternatives are a useful option if for dealing with matters that affect them the matter is not urgent. Please note that on a day-to-day basis, there might be email may not be accessible everyday by times when you feel you need to contact all classroom teachers. a member of staff.

Between the College and parents on individual basis Full cooperation between staff and parents is essential if the education process is to be effective and relevant. With this in mind, parents are encouraged to initially discuss concerns about an individual student with a student’s Middle School Tutor. If attitude or behaviour deteriorates markedly, or the standard of work drops suddenly, it is expected that contact with the parents will be made by the subject teacher, Middle School Tutor, Assistant Head of Middle School or Head of Middle School. We urge parents to communicate with us about matters which may affect the overall well-being of our students such as medical issues, or a change of circumstance at home.

Messages for staff and students If you need to contact a staff member, it is recommended that email is the first option—send to staff member using this format: [email protected] Messages for staff and students may be left at Middle School Reception. These will be delivered as soon as is practical. All incoming calls must be directed

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Login as a Parent: e.g. Mary Citizen

LOGIN: WES12345@ Schoolbox (WES + ID Number + [email protected]) How parents may change their password Download the Wesley College PASSWORD: Schoolbox is the digital home of (The password is randomised for every parent and will be provided on • Go to myapps.microsoft.com Schoolbox App the College, combining a virtual account creation.) Access all of Schoolbox’s great learning environment for students, an • Click on your name in the top right information in a handy mobile internal intranet for finding relevant • On the dropdown that appears, application. information about College Services and Click ‘profile’, a communication platform for staff, Passwords must align to the password To download the Wesley College students and parents. policy which is: • Underneath the heading ‘Manage Schoolbox App, follow these easy steps: account’, click ‘change a password’. Information you can find on Schoolbox • Minimum 8 characters 1. Visit either the Google Play Store includes news, student reports, calendar • Contains at least 3 of the following: • Enter a new password which or Apple App Store (depending on updates, general course information for conforms to the password policy your device). › Numbers staff, students or parents, information on found on page 22 in the handbook. › Uppercase characters 2. Search for ‘Wesley College’ and look particular events, activities or services, › Lowercase characters for the Wesley College Crest. year group pages and the ability to › Special characters (e.g. $ ^ & *) update personal and contact details. 3. Download the App and login using your [email protected] • Different to all previous passwords New families will be provided with their credentials. login details in January. • No deterministic passwords (e.g. ‘Wesley2020’, names, dates etc.) To log into Schoolbox visit: • No common passwords https://schoolbox.wesley.wa.edu.au (e.g. ‘P@ssw0rd’) Your parent login uses your Wesley • No common substitutions ID number in the following format: (e.g. @ for a) [email protected]. Please How parents may reset their password note that separate logins are created for each parent in line with your unique ID If you have forgotten your password, numbers. please use the self service password reset link available on the login page As part of our ongoing commitments to of Schoolbox. A code will be sent to ensure the highest standards of security, the registered email or mobile phone parents will be required to change number for your account which will their password every twelve months. 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. Login as a student: e.g. John Elliott Citizen Please contact the ILT Help Desk at: [email protected] LOGIN: CitizenEJ or phone (08) 9368 8083. (Last Name + First Initial + First Name) EMAIL: [email protected]

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Login problems Schoolbox, check that they are correct From time to time, parents may have and request a change if required. Go to Schoolbox ‘Parent Quicklinks’, ‘My Data’ Social media channels login or access problems. The fastest way Wesley College not only complement for this to be rectified is to email the ILT to view, or make changes. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow our official social channels and broaden the day-to-day curriculum Help Desk at: [email protected] Daily Digest Email to stay up to date! but also offer further opportunity for or phone (08) 9368 8083. The Daily Digest email is the primary skills development, creative expression, fb.com/wesleycollegeperth Schoolbox calendar method of communication between innovation and teamwork. The Schoolbox calendar contains the College, Parents and Students. It @WesleyPerth The diverse opportunities offered details of College events and parents collects all the relevant news from at Wesley facilitate the personal @wesleycollegeperth are encouraged to check this regularly. Schoolbox for you and your child and development and transformation of combines them into one email, which is Additional events are updated on the Wesley College, Perth the whole person as students become calendar throughout the year. emailed at 5.00pm—Sunday to Thursday Strong Thinkers, Purposeful Doers, to the email addresses you submitted vimeo.com/wesleycollege Positive Connectors and Powerful Self- Student data at enrolment. If you are not receiving activators. Schoolbox is regularly enhanced to a Daily Digest email from the College The activities offered across Middle provide parent access to student data. please contact the Schoolbox Help Desk If you need any help with Schoolbox, School provide a unique range of learning Parents can access student timetables, on the email address below. please email: schoolboxhelp@wesley. experiences and opportunities for online reporting, online booking of wa.edu.au Year Group and Middle School Specific students to become active and engaged parent/teacher interviews, access to News is uploaded by the teachers and the learners who strive to achieve their accounts information and more. Middle School administration staff. You CO-CURRICULAR personal best. Each co-curricular activity will also find yourself subscribed to other View your current contact details A quality education demands a balance provides students with unique leadership pages within Schoolbox, such as Sport, between every aspect of school life. opportunities that are developmentally Parents are able to view their current Arts, P&F and much more. The diverse co-curricular programs at appropriate; and personalised feedback Wesley contact details through

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from teachers and coaches assist students Academic support professional orchestras and bands, who engagement. Regular cultural, language, as they develop technical skills, attend to Additional tutoring and academic run the College ensemble program. These community service and sporting tours non-cognitive skills and build a desire for support is offered to all students through activities are open to all students within are a feature of our diverse cultural lifelong learning. a variety of after school activities. These the College and students are encouraged engagement program. to seek out arts activities. Specific details At Wesley, we offer a rich array of co- include homework support in English/ regarding enrolment in Speech and Long-Term Athletic curricular activities and experiences Humanities and Mathematics/Science Drama and Music programs can be found Development (LTAD) in the following domains: Academic for Years 7–8 and Homework Club for under the corresponding headings. Support, Arts, Oratory and Literary Years 5–6. For further information Wesley College is committed to the learning success of every student. Pursuits, Cultural Engagement please refer to the ‘Academic Support’ Cultural Engagement Activities, Outdoor Learning, page in the ‘Classroom and Curriculum’ The College wishes to see all students Wesley is a connected community that Service Learning and Leadership, menu of Schoolbox. become Strong Thinkers, Purposeful encourages all students to engage in the Sport and STEAM Challenge. In all Doers, Powerful Self-activators and cultural life of the College. This includes of these domains, Wesley celebrates Arts Positive Connectors. To this end, active participation in the House system, student social and emotional learning Wesley offers a diverse and exciting range Wesley has embarked on an exciting engaging in out of school activities and commitment, leadership, service and of arts activities across the Junior, Middle new sporting endeavour, the Long- representing the College by taking part excellence. For further information and Senior Schools. From choral speaking Term Athletic Development and High in national and international tours. please refer to the ‘Other Co-curricular to outstanding drama productions and Performance Program. Activities’ tab in the ‘Beyond the a range of music ensembles and dance, The cultural life of the school manifests Driven by a ‘Sport for Life’ culture Classroom and Co-curricular’ menu there is something for everyone. Wesley itself in our academic program, from Pre-kindergarten to Year 12 of Schoolbox. College has a team of specialist music assemblies, Chapel, special events, that recognises the flow on benefits teachers, many of whom perform with extra-curricular activities and parent of exercise to successful learning,

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all students will have access to this Music tuition new program. The program includes Instrumental music is an important part intentional skills acquisition in of the total music program at Wesley. the Health and Physical Education The College has a large and diverse Australian Curriculum, strength and instrumental music tuition program conditioning programs, training and with over 500 students throughout the competition development and high- school learning a wide variety of musical level mentoring programs for aspiring instruments. The instrumental music and elite athletes. This program is a first program at Wesley engages professional among PSA schools, and in fact, in all music specialists who provide a diverse of WA. It is Wesley’s unique response range of instrumental tuition. to championing a holistic sporting and health education for all students. Conditions of learning Instrumental lessons are given once LTAD Framework a week, on a rotational basis, during It is recognised that the building blocks school hours. Before and after school of sporting development starts in Pre- lessons are exclusively reserved for senior kindergarten to Year 4 with a focus students (Year 11 and Year 12) and the Year on foundations, participation, motor 8 Katitjin participants. Please be aware skills and core strength. As students that outside of school hours’ lessons progress through the years towards are given at the individual teacher’s specialisation in specific sports, they discretion and cannot be guaranteed School. One lesson will, wherever jazz, vocal and smaller ensembles. have access to differing and personalised through the registration process. Music possible, be placed outside the academic Involvement in any one of these training modes and mentoring. Strength lessons differ in duration through the timetable (e.g. during lunch or recess or ensembles has been proven to and conditioning, health and nutrition sub-schools. Year 6 students are allocated before/after school if possible). enhance students’ music skills and education and load management is a a 30-minute lesson. Years 7-12 students experiences and your child/children are Instrumental teachers can be contacted focus at all levels to reduce risk of injury. receive a 40-minute lesson. It is the encouraged to take part. Membership through the Arts Office, via email: arts@ student’s responsibility to be at lessons on is conditional upon the students As students self-select and follow wesley.wa.edu.au or through the student time and the tutor is under no obligation undertaking instrumental tuition, a sporting excellence pathways, music diary. Please note that we cannot to make up the lesson if insufficient or no successful audition and a commitment they require mentoring to navigate give teachers’ phone numbers to parents, notice of absence is given. to remaining involved in the ensemble competing priorities both in and out of but are happy to pass on messages on throughout the year, including school. Elite athletes are given access When returning from an Individual your behalf. If you wish to meet with rehearsals and performances. to individual mentors to assist them in Music, Speech and Drama lesson, your child’s teacher, we will do our best communicating with all stakeholders students must sign in at the Music Office to arrange this. Ensembles run from Term One each to manage their training, wellbeing, or Middle School Reception before year, with auditions held at the end of Any questions or concerns regarding academic and competition needs. returning to class. Term Three in the previous year. Major instrumental tuition should be referred to performances are organised into concert To hear more about the program and If a student wishes to learn more than one the Head of Arts (Performance). seasons to minimise the impact on the for costs and sign up information, instrument within the school they may academic program. Other performances please refer to the ‘Long-Term Athletic only do so with the express permission Ensembles include community events, festivals and Development Program’ tab in the from the Head of Arts (Performance) in Supporting the instrumental tuition eisteddfods. In addition, national and ‘Beyond the Classroom and Co- consultation with the Head of Middle program is a wide-ranging ensemble curricular’ menu of Schoolbox. program that includes orchestral,

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two lessons per year. Lessons are billed Students are primed for learning at sixteen lessons on an academic experiences that are developmentally semester basis. Instrumental lesson fees and physically appropriate, challenging are payable in advance each semester. and enriching both their personal Music tuition fees will be included in growth and the growth of others around your fees statement. them. Outdoor Learning and Education camps are not a vacation, rather rich Advice for cessation of lessons is multi-faceted learning experiences required in writing before the end of that place heightened expectations on Week 8 of each term. Failure to do so collaborative work, positive relationships, will result in the payment of one full problem-solving, understanding of term’s tuition. the environment and survival, self- Tuition is available on the following actualisation and leadership. instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, Camps from Years 5-10 are constructed bassoon, saxophone, French horn, using a scope and sequence of skills and trumpet, trombone, euphonium, dispositions that require different levels tuba, violin, viola, cello, double bass, of ‘front loading’ from staff, personal percussion, drum kit, bagpipes, drums, exploration and collaboration. All camps international tours provide unique and upkeep of these instruments. This fee electric guitar, classical guitar, bass are connected experiences overtime and outstanding extension opportunities. does not cover the cost of replacement guitar, piano, pipe organ, composition represent a collective Outdoor Learning strings, valve oil, reeds or the like, or and voice. Further details are available All ensemble rehearsals will be offset and Education experience whereby instrumental damage. Most accessories via the ‘Music Tuition’ tab, within the with sports training days. In this way students are prompted to reflect and can be purchased through the Music ‘Arts’ tab in the ‘Beyond the Classroom it is hoped that conflicting schedules connect one learning experience Office and charged to your school and Co-curricular’ menu of Schoolbox. will be minimised. A full rehearsal to another. In reflecting, students account. There is no instrument hire schedule for all ensembles is published Oratory and literary pursuits are required to name and articulate fee associated with the Year 5 at the commencement of each year and significant milestones of personal Band Program. Oratory and Literary pursuits at achievement and growth, and individual is available via the ‘Music Ensembles’ Wesley offer students a wide variety pathway shaped by their unique tab within the ‘Arts’ page on Schoolbox. Please note that the following of experiences from debating to chess experiences in the outdoors. Generally, Middle School ensembles instruments are not for hire from the and book club. Students are encouraged rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday College: drum kit, full size violin, to develop team work and leadership Social and emotional learning afternoons, and Tuesday, Wednesday, acoustic and electric guitar, percussion skills as they navigate complex issues, Wesley College’s Social and Emotional Thursday and Friday mornings. and piano. Once a student demonstrates construct arguments and analyse texts. Learning Program works slightly Rehearsals are compulsory and an ongoing commitment to their Further details are available via the differently in each of the three sub- permission to miss rehearsals can only be instrument, parents are encouraged to ‘Oratory and Literary Pursuits’ tab in schools, and addresses many real and given by the various ensemble directors purchase their own, in consultation with the ‘Beyond the Classroom and Co- hypothetical issues students face in or the Head of Arts (Performance). the instrumental tutor. curricular’ menu of Schoolbox. the 21st century. It is the aim of the Instrument hire Registration Outdoor learning College to equip students to make wise and ethically informed decisions in The College has a large number of Students wishing to commence Outdoor Learning and Education at the rush of life in crucial areas such instruments available for hire. A instrumental tuition must complete Wesley College aims to build students as relationships and moral integrity, hire fee of $120 per semester applies, a separate music registration form. individual resilience and life skills for a especially when under pressure. which contributes toward the general Instrumental tuition consists of thirty- sustainable future in the great outdoors.

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At Wesley, we aim to teach students to Drama and Performance. Opportunities think well and be mentally aware in are also given to students who wish to order to break the gap between negative compete in Speech and Drama Festivals. thought and action, and make positive Further details are available on the ‘Arts’ choices. We challenge students to look tab in the ‘Beyond the Classroom and at the process of thought, reflection Co-curricular’ menu of Schoolbox. and action, equipping them for when A registration form needs to be they bump up against disappointments completed and students are enrolled on a and challenging situations. In many first come/first served basis. The lessons practical ways therefore, the SEL program are rotational with students coming out underpins the development of integrity, of class to attend. It is required that if courage, compassion and respect; a child does not attend a lesson, then Wesley’s core values. notification must be given to either the Students in the lower years at Wesley Speech and Drama Specialist or the College are cared for by teachers who Arts Office. Charges will apply should employ both expertise and the lessons insufficient or no notice be given for from external programs that have a lesson cancellation. Advice for the proven track record of helping student cessation of lessons must be received development. before the start of term or a full term’s fees will be charged. Speech and Drama fees will appear on your school fees statement.

Sport Sport is compulsory at Wesley. Participation in sport provides life skills beyond the enjoyment of the sport itself, including teamwork and developing healthy and active lifestyle habits which we hope will endure. Wesley students Speech and Drama tuition participate in before and after school sports training and competition against Speech and Drama is offered to students other Public Schools’ Association (PSA) in Years 5-12 and has proved a popular schools. Inter-School fixtures are co-curricular activity. Students typically held on Thursday afternoons interested in improving their speaking for Years 5 and 6 and Friday afternoons skills, developing general confidence for Years 7-9. when speaking in front of an audience or wishing to improve drama performance skills may enrol in this course. All students are required to sit AMEB exams in either Voice and Communication or

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Years 5–6 Training and competitions Summer Winter Students are expected to attend training sessions for sport unless alternative Basketball AFL arrangements are approved by the Head Cricket Hockey of Sport. Years 5 and 6 usually train Tennis Rugby Union on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings and Years 7 and 8 usually train Volleyball Soccer on Monday or Wednesday mornings Water Polo or afternoons. Years 7–8 Year 5 and Year 6 compete in the JPSSA on Thursday afternoons and Years 7 and Summer Winter 8 participate in the PSA competition on Basketball AFL Friday afternoons. Cricket Badminton Information regarding details for all Rowing Cross Country sport, including venues and transport Swim Sport Hockey arrangements, is available via the ‘Sport’ Tennis Rugby Union tab in the ‘Beyond the Classroom and Co-curricular’ menu of Schoolbox. Volleyball Soccer Water Polo Change of sport selection Some students’ tastes and preferences for Sport Selection and Expectations particular sports may change during the Some sports may require the additional year, or after initial selections have been purchase of specific uniforms and/or made. When this is the case, a change equipment. All participants must have of sport is usually permitted within the the required equipment. first few weeks, but only after seeking All students in Years 5-8 are required to the approval from the Head of Sport select and participate in a Winter and in order to ensure that administrative Summer Sport. Choices are made on procedures are followed. a preferential basis (refer to the sport Please note the Summer Sports season is selections sheet). Every effort is made conducted over two Terms, starting in to give students their first choice of Term Four and continuing in Term One sport. However, sometimes it may be the following year. Generally, students necessary to allocate students to their are expected to remain in the same second preference. Summer Sport for both.

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Details of sports Cross Country Swim Sport Bus Travel Athletics At PSA level, Years 7 - 9 students form Swimming at Wesley is held in the Many of the competition and training The Athletics season runs for a four-week a combined team to contest Friday Wesley College pool. Swimming is commitments are off-campus, with period at the completion of Winter Sport afternoon races against other PSA largely directed at producing teams for buses required to transport the students during the second half of Term Three. It schools on a home and away basis. Inter-School competition. Students to and from venues. In addition to is a very intensive season that culminates Training takes place either at Wesley who are interested in this level of the facilities at the College, Wesley with the College participating against the College or at Sir James Mitchell Park. participation should choose swim sport sport is also conducted at a range of other PSA schools in an all-day carnival. as their specialist summer sport. external venues. Students who have a Hockey prior arrangement with their parents A week prior to this competition, a Year 7 and 8 students wishing to simply Hockey training takes place at Wesley to be picked up from the venue, will quadrangular competition is held improve their technique, endurance College or off-campus at various be transported back to school if their involving Wesley College, Scotch College, and confidence in the water are also venues close to the College. Students parents have not arrived at the time of Guildford Grammar School and Christ encouraged to become involved. are transported via bus to and from all Church Grammar School. Participation bus departure. Students will not be left external venues. in Athletics is not compulsory but Tennis unaccompanied at a remote venue. strongly recommended. Rowing Tennis training takes place either at Clothing Wesley College or off-campus at various Rowing training is largely non- Students participating in co-curricular Australian Rules Football venues close to the College. Students competitive at Year 7 and 8 level. activities must wear the designated Football training takes place either on are transported via bus to and from all Coaching is directed at introducing uniform. With respect to sport, any Rossiter Oval (the main College oval) or external venues. students to the sport but with limited item that is not part of the College sport off-campus at various venues close to the involvement in regattas. It should be uniform or is part of the normal day College. Students are transported via bus Strength and Conditioning – Summer noted that all training for Years 7 and uniform is not acceptable. The purchase to and from all external venues. and Winter Sport 8 rowers will be held during normal of the College tracksuit is a requirement. Strength and Conditioning is a afternoon sport training sessions, but All requirements are stipulated from Badminton program offered by the Head of Sport involves some morning sessions in page 55 of the handbook. Badminton training is held in the Wesley in consultation with parents. Designed Year 9. The Wesley College boatshed is College Gymnasium. to assist students who are unable to located at Sir James Mitchell Park at the Safety participate in mainstream sports. The Basketball northern end of Coode Street. It should be noted that, where possible, program aims to build coordination matches are modified to suit the age and Basketball training takes place either at and fitness through a variety of guided Rugby Union experience of the participants. Wesley College or off-campus at various activities and is held in the Wesley Rugby training takes place at the Wesley venues close to the College. Students College Gymnasium. Parents and students should be aware College playing fields on Thelma Street, are transported via bus to and from all that some sports (particularly the Como. Students are transported via bus external venues. Training may take place Volleyball Winter Sports) require the use of to and from all external venues. before or after school. Volleyball training is held on the personal protective equipment, such as Wesley College campus in the TG mouth guards or shin pads. Students Cricket Soccer O’Sullivan Pavilion. will be informed of exact requirements Soccer training takes place either at Cricket training is held on the Wesley but it should be noted that they are Wesley College or off-campus at various College campus, however some fixtures Water Polo not permitted to participate, either venues close to the College. Students may be held at Collins Oval or other Water polo training is held in the Wesley at training or in matches, unless the are transported via bus to and from all community grounds. College pool. minimum safety standards are met. If external venues. first aid treatment is required, services organised by the Wesley College Health

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Centre staff are available both on and Reception: (08) 9368 8000 or email: • Girls’ hair should be tied back once off campus. [email protected] it reaches the collar of the uniform. G Only black or dark green ribbons, Student Absenteeism from Sport Bikes headbands or scrunchies are to be Students who do not fulfil a training GETTING TO AND When riding bicycles to and from school: worn. Clips, if required, must be clear or competition commitment without FROM WESLEY or tortoiseshell in colour and blend in providing a medical certificate or Drop off and pick up areas • An approved, safety standard helmet with the colour of the child’s hair. adequate written or verbal explanation must be worn. Middle School from a parent or guardian may receive a • An appropriate locking chain must be HEALTH CENTRE detention. Students who are continually The majority of Middle School students used for security in the bike rack area. Wesley College operates a comprehensive absent will lose the privilege of inclusion use the Swan Street entrance and parents health service which is integrated in that particular sport and will have are encouraged to drop their child off • Bicycles should be walked to the bike across the full life of the College and a sport chosen for them by the Head of and then move on, being mindful of rack area, which is located next to works in close liaison with the College Sport. If absenteeism continues to be an the traffic flow and with consideration the Uniform Shop on Angelo Street community. The Health Centre is located issue, a meeting with the Head of Middle for other families and members of the entrance and near the Year 5/6 at 46 Swan Street, adjacent to the School, Head of Sport and parents will Wesley community. If required, parents playground on Hanton Quadrangle, Boarding House and opposite the be arranged. are permitted to park in designated bays as well as between the Transition if they have official school business Building and Junior School (refer to tennis courts. to attend. STEAM Challenge the Campus Map on page 70). The Health Centre is managed and Wesley promotes STEAM activities and Buses staffed by experienced registered nurses the disciplines of Science, Technology, who are always available if you have a Along with Swan Transit (Transperth) Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Our query about your child’s health status, or service buses and special service buses, H co-curricular offerings include Chess, an enquiry of a general nature. Wesley College also offers a shuttle bus Coding Clubs, da Vinci Decathlon, to the Attadale/Bicton, Canning Vale/ HAIR AND DRESS To ensure the College has appropriate Daring Tinkers, EV challenge, F1 Shelley/Rossmoyne, Mount Lawley/ STANDARDS contact, medical information and challenge, Mathematics Enrichment and Yokine and Perth Hills areas. These All Students are expected to take pride consent to assist your child whilst on World Scholar’s Cup. Using an inquiry are not Wesley College buses, but are in their personal appearance and College campus and activities, please approach, students develop thinking operated by a private bus company— in the wearing of the correct school ensure you fill out relevant medical and problem-solving skills and apply these buses are not supervised. Students uniform and sporting attire. Standards information and consent as soon as them in different contexts. Students are able to use their SmartRider to swipe of presentation need to reflect high possible. Consent allows for your child to are encouraged to work in groups and on and off the Horizons West buses. Bus personal and community standards. be seen by Wesley College Health Centre prepare specific solutions to problems rides cost $2.50 per trip. Parents will Students should remember: Registered Nurses, receive medications posed in sessions. be able to load funds to their child’s and any services listed for First Aid and/ account via www.horizonswest.com.au/ • Hair must not be dyed beyond its or illness. eticketing. natural colour. You will be informed of any significant Further information regarding bus • Hairstyles must be kept neat, clean care your child receives whilst attending pick-up/drop-off points and times and well maintained. Wesley College Health Centre, or are available in the ‘Bus Routes and • Boys’ hair must be kept as short as is contacted by Registered Nurse on duty Timetables’ tab, in the ‘College Services’ necessary for it to be tidy throughout if your child requires to be taken home menu on Schoolbox. For additional the school day and to a length that when unwell. information, please contact Central exposes eyes, ears and collar.

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All medical information is kept in strict pollen, insect stings and medication) to confidence, and any access to this which the student is already sensitive. It information is regulated by Manager must be treated as a medical emergency, Health Services in conjunction with requiring immediate treatment and urgent parents and guardians. medical attention. Information for a student who suffers anaphylactic allergies To fill out these details, please access the must be passed on to the Health Services ‘Medical’ tab available on your students Manager, Head of relevant sub-school and/ page on Schoolbox. or teacher/s as soon as possible. The Health Centre is open during school terms: Parent responsibilities Parents/guardians are responsible for • 7.30am–6.00pm Monday to Friday supplying the Wesley College Health • 7.30am–2.30pm on Saturday Centre with a current (no more than (for fixtured Winter Wesley home twelve months old) action plan, signed games only) by their treating doctor, with an up to date photograph, Epipen and any other of asthma first aid and retraining is Registered nurses are on-call outside medication prescribed for their child. Student responsibilities arranged through the Health Centre as these hours for Boarding student Parents are responsible for the provision Students must carry anaphylaxis required. Asthma reliever medications requirements. Health Centre contact of accurate and up to date health medical kits when going offsite for any are contained in all College First Aid kits. information can be found at the back of information about their child. Parents/ College activity. These can be signed this handbook. guardians are responsible for replacing out of the Health Centre. Students will Illness expired and used Epipens. not be able to attend excursions or sport Anaphylaxis management without their kit. In an effort to show respect for fellow objectives A copy of the student’s anaphylaxis students and staff members, please do action plan, photograph and Epipen not send your child to school unwell. • To ensure a safe and supportive Asthma management objectives (obtained from the parent/guardian) will If a student becomes unwell during environment for students who suffer • To provide emergency care for asthma be placed in an identifiable container class time, after speaking with their anaphylactic allergies whilst at school. attacks within the school environment in the Health Centre. In the event the for all students, staff and visitors. teacher, the student is required to obtain • To follow the guidelines of the required medication and action plan a permission slip from Middle School Australasian Society of Clinical are not provided to the school or have • To provide primary and emergency care reception. If a student is unable to return Immunology and Allergy Inc which expired, and due to the life-threatening for boarders during the school term. to class, or has sustained a significant recommends risk minimisation consequences of this, Wesley College • To provide asthma first aid as per the injury, parents will be notified and regarding peanuts and tree nuts may exempt students both from on site may then collect the student from the Asthma Foundation of WA guidelines. but does not recommend the and off site activities. Parents/guardians Health Centre and advice will be offered implementation of blanket food bans may be requested to keep students at All students will be treated with regarding their care. or attempts to prohibit the entry of home until these have been supplied to the four-Step Asthma First Aid plan Your promptness in collecting your specific food substances into schools. Wesley College. (Asthma Foundation of WA) unless child is always appreciated as we Wesley College is not a nut free school. Parents are able to view and update their the Health Centre is advised of special cannot facilitate keeping students for Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of child’s medical details via the ‘Medical’ requirements for individual students. long periods. The nurse will notify allergic reaction and is potentially life- tab available on your students page on Parents/Guardians must notify the administration staff in the relevant sub- threatening. It occurs following exposure Schoolbox. Health Centre of special requirements for school if a student leaves school via the to an allergen (food and non-food such as students who have severe asthma. Staff Health Centre. members are trained in the provision

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Immunisation communicable disease arises in our Each student’s immunisation status school community, the child is likely to be excluded from school for a set period is required by the finalisation of their CYGNET DICKSON GROVE HARDEY enrolment at Wesley College. The College of time. must receive a copy of each student’s Medications Immunisation History Statement which is less than two months old, as per Please do not send medications to Western Australian Health, Education class with your child. Medications and Training guidelines. Parents may are not routinely administered to day gain access to this data by logging into students in the Health Centre. If you JENKINS MOFFLIN TRANBY WALTON Medicare online via MyGov (https:// require your child to receive regular my.gov.au); visiting a Medicare or ‘over the counter’ medications such Centrelink office or calling AIR General as antihistamines, analgesics or other Enquiries Line on 1800 653 809. If your medications, you must discuss this child was vaccinated overseas, their with Health Centre staff, provide the while in Year 7 and Year 8 they are Grove House (Green and Gold) records must verified by an Australian medication in its original prescribed placed in a day House to assist with Established 1990 Immunisation provider, which may container for your child, and complete their integration into the College. From take several weeks. Information can appropriate administration consent Grove House is named in honour of Year 5, the House begins to play a vital be accessed on healthywa.wa.gov.au/ forms. The Health Centre cannot Reverend J W Grove, appointed the role in providing support and guidance immunisation administer medications without this Superintendent of Central Methodist to a student as they move through the completed permission form. Mission in Perth in 1920. Reverend In the case of communicable diseases College. Grove joined the committee appointed within the school community, local If you require registered nurses to Middle School students participate by the Methodist Church to establish a Population Health Units will advise administer long-term medications in a variety of House activities that boys’ college in 1922 and was the first Wesley College of the planned response which have been prescribed by a doctor, culminate in the Kay Cup. The Kay Cup Chairman of the Wesley College Council to individual cases or outbreaks of please discuss this with the Health was first presented in 2015 and named in (1924-1929). While Chairman, Reverend infectious diseases. Decisions about Services Manager. honour of Mr Geoff Kay, our inaugural Grove served the College as Chaplain and exclusions (from school) are made in in 1929 became Principal of Methodist consultation with the local Population/ HOUSE SYSTEM Head of Middle School from 1999-2014. Public Health Unit and are based on the Ladies’ College in Melbourne. All students belong to a House. There Dickson House (Red) ‘Communicable Disease Guidelines’ are six Houses in Pre-kindergarten to Established 1968 Hardey House (Black) for teachers, child care workers, local Year 8 and eight Houses in Years 9 to 12. Established 1924 government authorities and medical Students will normally remain a member Dickson House is named in honour practitioners (Department of Health, of that House for the duration of their of one of the founders of the School, Hardey House is named after Joseph 2019). If Wesley College has not received time at Wesley. Some of the Houses were Mr Alexander Hunter Dickson, whose Hardey, who was one of the first a student’s immunisation data, the child part of the College’s foundation years daughter, Miss Lorna Dickson, was Methodists to settle in WA. It also is likely to be excluded from school until while others have been created as the associated with Methodist Ladies’ commemorates Sarah Hardey, who this information is received. College has grown. Each House seeks to College, Claremont. assisted the Methodist Church in WA Please note: Where the parent or develop strong links with the families of to acquire the site of Wesley College in guardian makes a conscious, informed its students. South Perth. decision not to immunise their child, Boarders are placed in one of the two please be informed that if a case of a Boarding Houses from Year 9 onwards,

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Jenkins House (Black and White) • Rings on fingers Established 1990 • Neck chains and necklaces Jenkins House commemorates Reverend • Bangles, bracelets, leather wrist bands Charles A Jenkins, Chairman of Wesley College from 1929-1937 and his nephew, Girls may wear plain gold or silver studs Reverend Sydney John Jenkins, in both ears. Medic Alert bracelets, Chairman of the College Council from sensible plain watches and discrete 1967-1978. Reverend Syd Jenkins’ religious symbol on a plain chain are brother, George, was also a prominent permitted. Methodist minister in WA.

Mofflin House (Gold) Established 1924 K Mofflin House is named after Horace E KATITJIN Mofflin, an early benefactor, who also Katitjin is a term-long experiential contributed to the foundation of Mofflin education program, unique to Wesley. Homes in Victoria Park. ‘Katitjin’ is a Nyoongar term meaning Walton House (Green) ‘to listen and to learn’. For one term in Year 8, students are taken away • Apply knowledge and skills to a real Established 1924 from the traditional classroom into a life context. Walton House is named after James P range of challenging and inspirational L Walton. His daughter, Miss Gertrude environments, to explore self- Katitjin is built around a series of Walton, was a former Head-mistress of awareness, team dynamics and project-based learning initiatives, LAPTOPS Methodist Ladies’ College, Claremont. community. incorporating themes such as social In the Middle School, laptops are His grandson, Mr E Walton, FCA Hon The program is conducted primarily justice and outdoor education provided for your child and will remain TCL, was a member of the College in the Perth CBD, based at the West experiences, which continue to integrate at school. Boarding students will be able Council for many years. Australian Rowing Club. Students are all key learning areas of the curriculum. to take their laptops back to Boarding encouraged to: This innovative program aims to for prep. The students have Laptop challenge and extend students and take Guidelines whilst using the School’s • Develop and nurture an understanding them outside their comfort zones within laptops. Please see page 68 for the full set J of self and leadership skills; of guidelines. a supportive environment. Katitjin is JEWELLERY • Develop team dynamics through a staffed by specialist teachers, with added variety of challenges; expertise contributed from the Middle Students are not permitted to wear the LEADERSHIP School tutor teachers. Ongoing research following: • Engender greater engagement Leadership is about having a positive indicates there are a range of significant and commitment to the pursuit of impact on others and realising that benefits to students after completing a • Studs, retainers (either temporary or learning; everyone has the potential to act in a permanent) or earrings. This includes term of Katitjin. way that others will admire and want covering piercings with adhesives like • Develop an outward looking focus to emulate; whether in their music a Band-Aid through experiences linked to ensemble, the classroom, on the sports community service; field, leading a service project or in the

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playground. Leadership is being willing that support the curriculum in a range LOST PROPERTY Middle School Reception. Repeat issues to do the right thing even when it’s going of formats, including print, audio and will result in further consequences. All students equipment, property and to cost you more than you want to pay. digital fiction and non-fiction, online clothing must be clearly labelled with Year 8 students using the Bring Your databases, and materials students use to At Wesley there are many ways for you to the student’s first and last name. If a Own Device (BYOD) program are only make and create. develop your leadership skills. You can: student loses something, they need not allowed to use a mobile phone as a Students can read a newspaper or assume it has been stolen. They need learning tool in class at the permission of • Lead a service project in your magazine in one of the comfortable to report the loss to either the Middle the Katitjin teacher. Tutor Group. booths; catch up with the news on the School Operations Coordinator or Middle • Make the most of the leadership wide-screen television; work alone or in School Reception. MUSIC groups; look for information in print or development sessions. Any lost property should be handed in Please see Co-curricular on page 25. online; and get assistance from teacher to the relevant sub-school reception • Nominate for a formal leadership librarians and other library staff. position, like SRC, House Captain or office. For the latest information on lost Chapel Monitor. The joy of reading is strongly promoted property or to find out where to look for and encouraged through reading your lost property, please check via the N • Become a member of one of the various programs, displays, events, submitting ‘Lost Property’ tab, under the ‘College student committees or groups. book reviews for publication, Book Services’ menu of Schoolbox. NAME BADGES • Take a lead role in House Sport. Club and modelling silent reading. All All visitors to the campus are required to students are catered for, whether they Unnamed items will be located at: wear a name identification badge at all Further information is available in the are emerging, developing or voracious times whilst on the grounds. The name • Middle School Year 7 and Year 8 near ‘Student Leadership’ section under the readers. Students are expected to return badges are important in safeguarding the glass sliding door entrance to the ‘Service Learning and Leadership’ tab borrowed resources in a timely manner to both the students and staff against Middle School Reception in the ‘Beyond the Classroom and Co- enable others to use them. The loan period unwelcome visitors. This particularly curricular’ menu on Schoolbox. can be extended if the resource in question • Transition Building Year 5 and Year 6 applies to parents waiting on campus to has not been reserved by another student. outside the middle Classroom in collect their children. each area LIBRARY The Trenaman Library opening hours are Parents may order their badges, free of The HR Trenaman Library, located as follows: Lost property will be returned to charge, by contacting Central Reception off Jenkins Quadrangle, is a flexible students if it is clearly labelled. on (08) 9368 8000. These badges dynamic learning space that meets the • Monday to Thursday: 8.00am–5.00pm complement the existing badges that all educational and recreational reading • Friday: 8.00am–4.00pm Wesley staff members are required to and research needs of the whole school wear whenever present on the campus. community. The Trenaman caters for • End of term and Mid-term break— M If parents visit Wesley without a badge, students from Year 5–12, staff and the the library closes at the same time as or do not have one, they should sign wider Wesley community. As well as classes finish. MOBILE PHONES in electronically and collect a visitor’s the physical resources available in the Parents needing to contact library staff In spite of their utility, mobile phones badge as soon as they arrive, via Middle library, students are able to access online may phone (08) 9368 8025. There is pose a security risk (theft) and can be School Reception. resources from home via the ‘Library always a teacher librarian in attendance. both a disruption and a distraction in and Information Services’ tab, available class. Mobile phones are not permitted in in the ‘Classroom and Curriculum’ class and must be left in lockers during menu on Schoolbox. the school day. Staff will confiscate The teacher librarians and technical staff mobile phones found in class and in The Trenaman Library offer resources students will collect them from the

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The primary objectives of the committed parent volunteers. There Year Group Representatives OWCA are to: is an array of opportunities for parents Middle School Class Representatives O • continually grow the standing of the to be involved in College life, through The role of Year Group Representatives is the Wesley P&F as well as numerous College in the wider community a joint P&F and Middle School initiative, OLD WESLEY COLLEGIANS’ parent support groups established to and aims to provide a network of parent ASSOCIATION • make the Wesley experience a positive assist with specific areas of endeavour help and support in the areas of Class, Membership in the Old Wesley and life-long one such as individual sports, music or Year Groups, Middle School and P&F Collegians’ Association (OWCA) is • provide services to the past student drama productions. functions/fundraising/socials. It is available to all ex-students of Wesley membership that facilitates not intended to be an onerous time College (South Perth) be they male or communication amongst themselves Membership commitment, but will involve you in the female. Length of attendance at Wesley and the College The Wesley P&F is an incorporated body life of Wesley as little or as much as you matters none, we welcome and embrace with membership open to all parents and would like. Year Group Representatives all ex-students. The OWCA seeks to • provide career advice and mentoring guardians of Wesley College students. An will be asked to liaise and coordinate facilitate and foster communication to the current students. annual voluntary membership fee of $65 with other parents in Middle School, between current students, past students, is added to the bottom of each family’s A subsidiary of the OWCA is the and provide assistance for Middle School the College and the wider College Statement of Accounts. The Association Mildred Manning Scholarship Trust. and P&F social or fundraising events or community, through a number of also extends membership to friends of The Trust seeks to raise funds in order educational forums as they arise during activities. The OWCA is governed by the College and may confer the title of to provide income for scholarship the year. Your help as a representative is an independent executive committee Honorary Life Members to those having funding to deserving students. The invaluable in contacting other parents to of past students. The OWCA hosts a given long and devoted service to Trust is managed by the OWCA and encourage attendance. large number of reunions each year, appointed Trustees. the College. special events as well as regional and Year Group Representatives will be asked international visits, including: Volunteering to help organise social gatherings (e.g. The P&F is always on the look-out for morning teas, dinners, movie nights) Sporting Events P volunteers and you can be sure that you to enable parents to meet and mix with • OWCA Golf Day will be welcomed with open arms—the other parents of their student’s class and/ PARENTS’ & FRIENDS’ more the merrier! or year group. • OWCA v College Summer Challenge ASSOCIATION Volunteering opportunities include: Middle School staff are always happy • PSA Challenge: College Cup Sailing Since 1953, the Wesley Parents’ to attend class functions and events • OWCA v College Winter Challenge & Friends’ Association (P&F) has • Becoming a year representative as an informal opportunity to interact been supporting the Wesley College (Junior and Middle School) within the school community. However, • PSA Challenge: PSA Golf Day community. The P&F’s vision is to build • Lending a hand at the many events it should be recognised that on such community spirit, promote fellowship • Gold Sponsor of ‘WASP Hockey’ and that the P&F hosts throughout the occasions, staff are attending as guests of and enhance our students’ experience ‘Curtin/Wesley Football’ year the parent body and are not responsible at the College. We achieve our vision for the wellbeing of students. Cultural Endeavours through various ways including social • Joining the P&F Executive Committee • Annual ANZAC Day Service events and both direct and indirect fundraising. From the proceeds of our If you’re interested in volunteering or • Gold Sponsors of the Wyvern Big Band events, we are absolutely committed becoming more involved with the P&F, • Pioneers’ Day to sponsoring projects and events that please contact [email protected]. enrich our students’ experience. • OWCA Business Breakfast Wesley’s unique community spirit is inherent in our vast network of

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PARENT SUPPORT • Wesley Football Support Group The classroom teacher, coach, manager, Polices and Procedures’ tab in the teacher on duty, and all teachers are ‘College Services’ menu of Schoolbox. GROUPS • Wesley Hockey Support Group responsible for the effective care of a Wesley College has numerous parent • Wesley Basketball Support Group student. This may require interventions support groups (PSGs) operating PSYCHOLGISTS under the behaviour management policy to assist the delivery of programs, • Wesley Cricket Support Group The College Psychologists apply their and such interventions, including the thereby benefitting the entire student psychological and educational expertise • Wesley Soccer Support Group impositions of sanctions, invariably have population. Parents working within to support students, parents and staff a pastoral and educative dimension. these groups volunteer their time, • Wesley Tennis Support Group to help students achieve optimum expertise and enthusiasm to ensure • Wesley Volleyball Support Group Monitoring students’ pastoral care is the outcomes academically, socially and that the groups run in an efficient and direct responsibility of the class teacher emotionally. The focus of the College productive manner. • Wesley Water Polo Support Group from Pre-kindergarten to Year 4, of Psychologists’ work is to provide the Tutor in Years 5 to 8, of the Mentor support where the presenting concern is The aims of the PSGs vary from group to A parent support group committee from Years 9 to 12 and of the Boarding impacting on the student’s school life. group. However, their primary functions comprising one representative from each Year Coordinators and the Head of are to: of the individual support groups, a P&F To achieve these outcomes the College Boarding for boarders. The relationship representative, the Head of Sport, the Head Psychologists can engage in a number of between the Tutor, student and parent • Support staff responsible for of Arts (Performance) and the Director direct and indirect services including: is extremeley important in the Middle conducting specific programs; of Community Relations meet once each School. These staff should be the first term. It is the aim of the Committee to • supportive counselling for students; • Provide fundraising opportunities to point of contact for any concerns adopt a collaborative approach to manage offer financial support for items such about your child’s general welfare and • consultation and collaboration with processes and gain consistency across the as tours and equipment that cannot progress as their role is to support and College staff and other professionals; various support groups. be provided through the allocation of encourage individual contributions and • assist parents and students with linking school funds; There is also an opportunity for development. Specialist guidance and with psychological or therapeutic • Provide a medium of social interaction individual representatives to seek advice support is available from the Middle services in the community; or ask for assistance in developing ideas School Operations Coordinator, College between the parents. • decision-making and problem-solving; and practices. Psychologists, Assistant Head of Middle Although the College is committed School and Head of Middle School. • case management; Guidelines have been developed through to the provision of the fundamental consultation between Wesley staff and The Head of Middle School exercises • social and emotional wellbeing; requirements of each program, representatives of the various support overall responsibility for the welfare and budgetary constraints do not enable all • responses to conflict, death, divorce, groups. These guidelines provide terms progress of all Middle School students. the wants of every program to be met. disaster, trauma and other losses; and of reference for the existing groups and The Headmaster becomes involved in Therefore, the in-kind support and also provide foundation information for pastoral or behaviour management issues • facilitating programs within the financial assistance provided by support the establishment of new groups. If you at the request of the Head of Middle College related to students’ positive groups enhance the programs. have any queries in relation to the PSGs School or when the student’s continued psychological health and wellbeing. Current support groups or would like a copy of the guidelines, enrolment at the College is in question. please contact: communityrelations@ Psychologists follow strict guidelines • Music Support Group wesley.wa.edu.au. POLICIES for professional conduct and client • Boarding Support Group confidentiality. These codes are Wesley College has a comprehensive list monitored by the Psychologists Board of • Wesley Rowing Supporters’ Club PASTORAL CARE of policies, guidelines and procedures. Australia (PBA). Informed consent will Pastoral care and behaviour These can be accessed via the College‘ • Wesley Rugby Union Friends and be sought from a parent/guardian prior management are inextricably linked. Supporters (WRUFS) to direct involvement with students

50 51 THE HANDBOOK WESLEY COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL School Day (Daily Routines) PERIOD 3 PERIOD RECESS TUTOR/CHAPEL 1 PERIOD PERIOD 4 PERIOD 2 PERIOD LUNCH PERIOD 6 PERIOD 5 PERIOD 12.50pm–1.30pm 12.50pm–1.30pm 2.25pm–3.20pm 2.25pm–3.20pm 1.30pm–2.25pm MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 10.20am–10.40am 10.20am–10.40am 10.40am–11.00am 10.40am–11.00am 11.55am–12.50pm 11.00am–11.55am 11.00am–11.55am 9.25am–10.20am 8.30am–9.25am Years 5 - 6 Years Thursday: Sport Years 7 - 9 Years Friday: from PK–Year 8. For further information participate in the PSA competition on Sport please refer to the ‘College Psychology Friday afternoons. Services’ tab, in the ‘College Services’ Please refer to the Sport page on menu of Schoolbox. RECESS PERIOD 2 PERIOD 1 PERIOD PERIOD 4 PERIOD PERIOD 3 PERIOD LUNCH PERIOD 6 PERIOD 5 PERIOD Schoolbox for up-to-date information. ROTATION ASSEMBLY

Chapel Arrangements S Year 5 and Year 6 Friday, 1.55 to 2.15pm Year 7 and Year 8 Tuesday, 1.55 to 2.15pm SCHOOL DAY (DAILY ROUTINES) SPEECH AND DRAMA

Please see page 53 for a summary of a Please see Co-curricular on page 25. typical Wesley College schedule.

Sports Training SPORT 10.20am–10.40am 10.20am–10.40am 11.35am–12.30pm 10.40am–11.35am 12.30pm–1.00pm 12.30pm–1.00pm 9.25am–10.20am 2.25pm–3.20pm 2.25pm–3.20pm 1.00pm–1.30pm 1.00pm–1.30pm 8.30am–9.25am Please see Co-curricular on page 25. 1.30pm–2.25pm

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SUN SAFETY Term two (10 weeks) Wesley College encourages all staff, Tuesday 20 April to Friday 25 June students and visitors to wear broad- • Mid-term Break: Friday 4 June to brimmed hats, sunscreen and Monday 7 June appropriate clothing when they are in unprotected areas of the College. With Term three (10 weeks) respect to students, this approach needs Tuesday 20 July to Friday 24 September to be in conjunction with the educative • Mid-term Break: Friday 20 August to process adopted by parents, supported Monday 23 August by sensible College guidelines as well as by the Health Education curriculum. Term four (8 weeks) What is ‘Best Dress’? Winter (Term 2 and 3) There will be expectation from the Tuesday 12 October to Friday 3 ‘Best Dress’ is the complete winter staff that students will bring their own December (Junior School – Thursday uniform including blazer. It’s essential Boys Years 5–12 sunscreen and apply it an appropriate 2 December) that your child wears this for special Charcoal tailored trousers time before an outdoor activity. occasions such as Speech Day and award Black belt Sunscreen is available across the campus assemblies. Don’t worry though – you but it is the responsibility of the students U will be told when Best Dress is required. Blazer to reapply over the day. The College will White long sleeved shirt not enforce students applying sunscreen UNIFORM What uniform items do I need? Wesley charcoal socks due to the potential risk of allergies, Students should be dressed neatly and be Summer (Term 1 and 4) so parents are the key stakeholder in Green long-sleeve pullover well-presented whenever they wear the Boys Years 5–12 this space. College uniform, demonstrating respect House tie Striped short sleeved shirt for themselves and the College. Wesley College will provide shaded Black leather lace-up shoes Charcoal tailored shorts areas where possible during sporting We hope that all students feel proud to Black bucket hat activities or other outdoor activities. be part of the Wesley College community Wesley charcoal socks Sunscreen is available to staff and College backpack and when representing the College in Green long-sleeve pullover students from the classroom and at the wider community they wear their outdoor sporting events. uniform with pride. Failure to do so will Black leather lace-up shoes Girls Years 5–6 Middle School students are mandated result in disciplinary action. Black bucket hat Wesley striped dress to wear a wide brim hat and also has It is compulsory for Middle School College backpack Green long-sleeved pullover a ‘no hat, play in the shade’ policy. students to wear the College blazer to Please refer to Sun Safety Guidelines for and from school and in assembly and to Girls Years 5–6 Black cotton tights or Wesley white specific information. socks Chapel services during winter. Wesley stripe dress Wesley white hat with band What to wear to school Green long-sleeve pullover Black Mary Jane shoes or black leather Term One and Four: Students are Wesley white socks T lace-up shoes to wear formal summer uniform Wesley white hat with band TERM DATES 2021 unless otherwise advised via College College backpack correspondence. Black Mary Jane shoes or black leather Term one (10 weeks) lace-up shoes Term Two and Three: Students are Thursday 28 January to Thursday Black bucket hat to wear formal winter uniform 1 April unless otherwise advised via College College backpack • Mid-term Break: Friday 26 February correspondence. to Monday 1 March

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Girls also have the option of the Thermal pants following uniform: Waterproof jackets Black trousers Sleeping bags Long sleeve white Peter Pan collar blouse Headlight torches House tie or cravat Foam sleeping mats Wesley charcoal socks Wesley white hat with band Black Mary Jane shoes or black leather lace-up shoes College backpack

Physical Education Uniform Sports shorts Sport polo House polo Wesley sport socks Bathers Rash top (Years 5 to 7) Track pants Black bucket hat Shower proof jacket (optional) Sports bag

Please note students incorrectly dressed will not be permitted to participate in Physical and Health Education or sporting activities. The items listed below are available from the Wesley Uniform Shop for Physical Education Camps:

Drink bottles Beanies Scarves Thermal tops

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Dress for Physical and Health White cap (only worn at rowing) Cross Country Winter socks (green) Education and Inter-School Sport Year 5 and 6 - see Physical Education 1st team soccer top Australian Rules Football Students must own a Wesley tracksuit uniform Football jumper 1st team winter socks (black) and a College polo shirt. These are to be Anklet sport socks worn on sporting occasions and to PSA Football shorts Swim Sport sporting fixtures. It is recommended Hockey that all students purchase a Wesley Winter socks (green) Wesley bathers or Jammers HSV sport top (green) College towel. 1st team football jumper (black) Girls’ bathers Sport shorts (black) The towel is compulsoryfor the PSA 1st team winter socks (black) Towel Inter-School swimming team. Hockey socks (green) Swimming cap On Thursdays, Year 5 and Year 6 students Badminton 1st team Hockey socks (black) Rash top (short/long sleeved) are to wear their school sports uniform Badminton polo 1st team hockey top (black) to school. On Fridays, Years 7–9 students White L/S inters top can wear the school sports uniform to Sport shorts (black) Music Rubber thongs school. All students must own one black Wesley sport socks Black performance shirt wide-brimmed College hat. This hat Tennis must be available at school during the 1st team Badminton polo Charcoal winter trousers (boys) day so that it can be worn outside in the Tennis polo Knee length black skirt (girls) sun when the U.V. is above 3, and when Basketball *Note: these are not stocked in the Tennis shorts deemed necessary by staff or students at Year 5 and 6 - see Physical Education Uniform Shop. other times. uniform Anklet sport socks Black leather school shoes A full list of PSA sports uniforms for Sport shorts (black) 1st team tennis shirt Years 5–12 is available via the ‘Uniform Charcoal socks Years 7 to 12 basketball singlet (green) White cap (only worn at tennis) Shop’ tab, available on the ‘College Black belt Services’ menu of Schoolbox. Anklet sport socks Volleyball Black tights (girls) Co-curricular Uniforms 1st team basketball singlet HSV sport top (green) Sport shorts (black) Athletics 1st team basketball shorts Rugby Athletics singlet and shorts Anklet sport socks Cricket Rugby jumper (green) (supplied by College) Crested cricket shirt L/S or S/S 1st team volleyball top (black) Rugby shorts Anklet sports socks Cricket pants Winter socks (green) Water Polo White L/S inters top Anklet sport socks Wesley bathers 1st team rugby jumper (black) Rowing Cricket hat (white) Swimming cap 1st team winter socks (black) Zoot suit (green) 1st team baggy green cap Towel 1st crew zoot suit (black) Soccer 1st team cricket shirt HSV sport top (green) White rowing top 1st team cricket vest (optional) Sport shorts (black)

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UNIFORM SHOP There are numerous opportunities for parents to volunteer, from joining our The Wesley Uniform Shop offers new and active Parents’ & Friends’ Association and second-hand clothing at competitive its committees (see page 48), to supporting prices. The clothing store is open during our sports teams and arts productions, to the school term: helping out in the library or the archive. • Tuesday 8.00am to 4.30pm If you are interested in volunteering your time, the best place to start is by speaking • Wednesday 12.00noon to 4.30pm to your P&F year representative and/or • Friday 10.00am to 2.00pm. the Community Relations team, who will advise what sort of help is needed at any During the week prior to mid-term given time, email: communityrelations@ break, the shop will be open on the wesley.wa.edu.au. Also, keep an eye on the Thursday from 10.00am to 2.00pm. News Digest on Schoolbox. The Uniform Shop is located off the main Angelo Street entrance. EFTPOS, MasterCard and Visa are accepted W (excluding AMEX). For special opening times during the year and price lists WESLEYANA CLUB please refer to the ‘Uniform Shop’ tab, The Wesleyana Club is a group of available on the ‘College Services’ menu mothers of former students of the of Schoolbox. Additional opening hours College, who meet formally once a term are generally added at peak times. at the College. This usually involves shopping, helping with gardening or just and enjoy the many benefits of an active We recommend that new families make a guest speaker, morning tea and an having a chat. lifestyle. The Club provides a wide range an appointment for a uniform fitting update on College activities. of fitness activities, offers facilities for To access support for you or a Wesley to ensure the correct uniform and size hire and hosts numerous national and If you would like further information, College community member, please is purchased. Appointments for new international sporting teams competing please email the Wesleyana Club contact us on the address below. Wesley students usually take one hour. in Perth. All funds raised through Secretary, Laurel Smith at: Friends is always looking for volunteers activities of the Sports Club are returned [email protected] who have a desire to help others – we to the College, to be used for the mutual would love to hear from you! Please benefit of both the Club and the College contact us via wesleyfriends@wesley. V WESLEY FRIENDS to improve the Wesley sports facilities. wa.edu.au Wesley Friends offers practical and VOLUNTEERING essential support to Wesley College Facilities Available Wesley College could not do all it does families in time of need, illness and WESLEY SPORTS CLUB Listed below are the various activities on without its extraordinary volunteers. grief. Privacy, discretion and dignity are The Wesley Sports Club is located offer at the Sports Club. More detailed As a parent, volunteering is a wonderful at the heart of the service that Wesley off the Angelo Street entrance to the programs are available from the Sports way to form community links, networks Friends provide. Some ways that we can College inside the Physical Education Club Reception. Full details can be found and friendships, while also supporting help include providing meals, picking up Centre. Students and patrons from the on our website at wesley.wa.edu.au/our- your child’s College. local community are invited to use the community/sports-club/ or by calling College facilities outside school hours (08) 9368 8043.

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Group fitness focus on gymnastics for boys and girls Aerobics aged 2 to 12 years. Classes are held every Friday afternoon during the school Aqua Aerobics terms at the Wesley Sports Club. Classes Boxing provide an opportunity for children to hone their motor development skills, Yoga coordination and balance in a fun and Pilates Reformer social framework. Many groups use Wesley Sports Club Weights Room facilities for their lessons and activities. Cardio machines Some of the current user groups include Free weights tae kwon do, karate, dance, triathlon, children and adult swimming lessons, Pin-select weights and personal training. Further details on these groups can be obtained from Indoor courts the Sports Club Office. Badminton Opening Hours Basketball For Sports Club opening hours, Volleyball visit www.wesley.wa.edu.au/our- community/sports-club. Swimming Pool Heated, flood-lit 25 and/or 50m

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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 47 for details).

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FAX Contact List (08) 9368 8109

Central Reception Resident on Duty (ROD) (08) 9368 8000 (08) 9368 8078 Headmaster Lower Tranby (08) 9368 8002 (08) 9368 8068 Head of Middle School (08) 9368 8011 Katitjin

Middle School Operations Coordinator Off Campus Contact (08) 9368 8016 0420 514 195 Chaplain (08) 9368 8064 Organisations Parents’ & Friends’ Association Reception Offices [email protected] Central Reception Wesley Sports Club [email protected] (08) 9368 8043 (08) 9368 8000 www.wesley.wa.edu.au/our- community/sports-club/ Junior School [email protected] (08) 9368 8012 Uniforms Middle School Wesley Uniform Shop Community Relations [email protected] [email protected] Archives (08) 9368 8011 (08) 9368 8022 Director of Community Relations (08) 9368 8124 (08) 9368 8126 Senior School Health Services [email protected] Library Enrolments Managers (08) 9368 8053 Middle School and Senior School Library [email protected] Health Centre (08) 9368 8032 (08) 9368 8073 Arts Office (HR Trenaman Library) [email protected] (08) 9368 8025 Communications & Marketing Manager Manager Health Services (08) 9368 8030 Extend After School Care [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (08) 9368 8128 (08) 9368 8009 / 0407 973 190 Boarding House 1300 366 437 Alumni Manager Emergency and After Hours extend.com.au/wesleyperth [email protected] Reception 0412 033 891 (08) 9368 8131 [email protected] (08) 9368 8078 Event Manager (08) 9368 8141

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Tutor’s classroom, except for Boarders who T Respect the privacy of others and do not FAMILY O appropriate online content in will store theirs in the Boarding House storage attempt to find out another user’s password or OUTSIDE R cupboard. Laptops are not to be left around HOME gain access to their account. SPORT accordance with School and the campus and should not have excessive exposure to sunlight or hot surfaces. Do not attempt to bypass any restrictions Community Standards. All imposed on your use of the IT resources use of Social Media should It is your responsibility to ensure your laptop including, but not limited to, internet access is fully charged overnight and it is strongly filters and firewalls. HOME COMMUNITY recommended that laptops are shutdown demonstrate the highest level (not put into sleep mode) at the end of the Ensure that the laptop configuration is not day before putting into the storage cupboard. altered in such a way that would interfere with FAMILY FRIENDS’ of moral, ethical and personal This is to ensure that the devices are started proper operation. This includes tampering with INSIDE PARENTS communication standards. at school at the beginning of the day and monitoring and filtering software. Sanctions HOME YOUR NAME automatically collect any required updates will apply for breaches. during the startup process. Failure to do so may result in unstable operation, requiring a reboot during the day. FAMILY/ OTHER You are accountable for all use of Wesley BREACHES FRIENDS GROUPS/ College systems used or accessed with your ACTIVITIES PHYSICAL CARE username. It is your responsibility to keep your OF POLICY You are accountable and responsible for the password secure and confidential. In keeping a The College will monitor Internet usage and safe keeping of your laptop. In the event that password secure, it must not be divulged to any will act decisively if any breaches of conduct damage does occur to your laptop, you are other person. Any account issued to you is for are observed. A laptop that is damaged or required to report it to your Tutor and then ILT your exclusive use only. Providing your login lost through eglect, abuse or malicious act, immediately. details to another student, or using another student’s login details (identity theft) will result may require replacement at parent cost. The Please ensure no eating and drinking occurs in account suspension for both students and College will determine whether replacement is near your laptop. potentially further disciplinary action. appropriate and whether or not the student/ parent is responsible for repair or replacement Treat the laptop with due care. DO NOT Your documents/files should be stored in costs and whether or not the student retains remove existing labels, keys nor deface the OneDrive in order to minimise the potential access to a laptop. laptop in any way. for data loss. Any breach of the Computer Network Usage ACTIVITY RULES EMERGENCY When carrying the laptop, you must not run Policy may result in suspension of access to and the lid must be closed. the resources as well as any disciplinary action Highlight the boxes that relate to you and identify people that could be in as deemed appropriate by the Tutor, Middle 000 When moving between lessons/rooms, School Operations Coordinator, Assistant your Personal Network. Write the names of people you could talk to. You laptops should be carried in its case. Head of Middle School, Head of Middle Do not carry or lift the laptop by the screen. School, or Head of College. Parents will also will need at least 5 adults, from a variety of places (e.g. school, home etc) be notified if a breach of the policy is deemed KIDS HELPLINE When laptop is not in use, have it stored in to be serious. your laptop case to protect it. 1800 551 800 Wesley College reserves the right to notify Ensure your laptop is in a safe place where the appropriate authorities in the case where People on your personal it can not be damage, e.g. not on the floor breaches of this policy may constitute network need to be PARENTS/GUARDIANS where it can be stepped on. criminal offence. I agree that the people on my child’s network above, eHEADSPACE adult (18+) are accessible and available for them to talk to. available 1800 650 890 (Parents please feel free to discuss and add any others that may accessible have been missed for your child). s omeone who will listen, believe you and take action if necessary l ive in and outside the home PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE THE HANDBOOK WESLEY COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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JUNIOR LIBRARY LEANESTREET 1 Index MANNING HOUSE JUNIOR SCHOOL WHO WE ARE. 5 Library 46

HANTON MIDDLE QUADRANGLE Our motto 5 Lost Property 47 SCHOOL 2 YEAR 5 & 6 BOARDING HOUSE Our faith 5 Mobile Phones 47

THE HEALTH Music 47 T G O’SULLIVAN Our vision 5 PAVILION CENTRE

3 SWAN STREET Core values 5 Name Badges 47

MIDDLE SCHOOL WOOD Our crest 5 Old Wesley Collegians’ Association 48 YEAR 7 & 8 QUADRANGLE

CENTRAL Our mission 5 Parents’ & Friends’ Association 48 STORES 4 VISUAL ARTS Parent Support Groups 50 CENTRE AND DESIGN PEOPLE TO KNOW. 6 TECHNOLOGY JOSEPH GREEN JOSEPH CENTRE THE WESLEY IMPACT. 11 Pastoral Care 50

MALONEY MILDRED WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. 13 Policies 51

COODE STREETCOODE HOUSE MANNING 5 SCIENCE JENKINS CENTRE WARD QUADRANGLE BLANKENSEE Absentees 14 Psychologists 51 PHYSICAL WING LIBRARY SENIOR TRENAMAN EDUCATION SCHOOL CENTRE School Day (Daily Routines) 52 OLD BOYS’ Before and After School Care 14 MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN ROSE POOL ROSSITER OVAL KEFFORD WING WESLEY 6 Behaviour Expectations 15 Speech and Drama 52 CHAPEL HAMER WING SPORTS CLUB Booklists 15 Sport 52 Camps 17 Schoolbox 52 7 Canteen 17 Sun Safety 54 Code of Conduct 18 Term Dates 2021 54 WARD OVAL Communication 20 Uniform 54 8 ENTRANCE UNIFORM Co-curricular 25 Uniform Shop 60 SHOP Getting to and from Wesley 38 Volunteering 60

9 Hair and Dress Standards 39 Wesleyana Club 60 ANGELO STREET Health Centre 39 Wesley Friends 60 House System 42 Wesley Sports Club 61 GETTING AROUND AT Jewellery 44 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 65

Katitjin 44 Contact List 66

ARCHIVES A5 (Ground Floor) FINANCE OFFICE C6 LANGUAGES CENTRE D4 PSYCHOLOGIST JUNIOR SCHOOL B1 (Ground Floor) Laptops 45 Laptop Guidelines 68 ARTS OFFICE C4 (Level 1) GYMNASIUM E6 LONG TERM ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT (LTAD) CENTRE E6 RYAN LECTURE THEATRE C4 (Level 3) 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 Leadership 45 CANTEEN C3 (Ground Floor) HUMAN RESOURCES C6 NGALA MAYA (MOORDITJ MOB) A3 TENNIS COURTS E3–G3 Campus Map 70 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 PARKING70 RECEPTION DISABLED ACCESS LIFT ACCESS 71 THE HANDBOOK WESLEY COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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