Senior School Handbook

SENIOR SCHOOL HANDBOOK

Years 7–12

SENIOR SCHOOL | 2021 ROSEVILLE COLLEGE

Contents

Introducing Our Vision and Mission 1 Lost Property 6 Introducing Our Executive Team 1 Merit Certificates 6 Absences 1 Mobile Phones 7 Academic Services 1 Monitors 7 Allergies 2 Newsletter 7 Alumni Network – Old Girls’ Union (OGU) 2 Office Hours 7 Appointments with Staff 2 Outdoor Education 7 Assembly 2 Parents Meeting with Teachers 7 Assessment and Reporting 2 Parking Outside School 7 Bullying 2 Picking up after School 7 Canteen Procedure 2 Roseville College Foundation 7 Career Education and Development 2 Roseville College Parents’ Association (RCPA) 8 Change of Details 3 School Hours 8 Chapel Services 3 School Psychologist 8 Charity Groups 3 Service Learning 8 Co-Curricular 3 Sports 9 Code of Behaviour 3 Student Diary 9 Communication and Portal 3 Student Representative Council 9 COVID-19 Health Protocols 4 Student/Staff Communication 9 Creative and Performing Arts 4 Student Wellbeing and Behaviour Management 8 Crusaders 5 Subjects 9 Debating and Public Speaking 5 Sun Safety 9 Drug and Alcohol Policy 5 Textbooks 9 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 5 Uniform and Representation in Public 10 Grounds, Buildings and Equipment 5 Uniform Store 10 Health 5 Visitors 10 Houses 6 Withdrawal of Student 10 Jewellery 6 Late Arrival/ Early Departure 6 Leave 6 Lesoon Times 6 Library 6 Lockers 6

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Introducing Our Vision and Mission Absences The College’s vision for each student is that she is If your child is absent and a reason has been provided, you inspired and equipped to realise purpose – both now will not receive an SMS. A reminder also that the College and in her future – as she lives a content life with needs notification every morning that a girl is absent. When meaning and virtue. an SMS is sent, no written note is required. However, if a telephone message is left, a written note is required when In the School’s caring, well-resourced surrounds, each girl your daughter returns to school. Students are to hand this engages in opportunities that are personally challenging to note to the Student Services Office (SSO). achieve both curricular and valuable transferable learning outcomes. The College’s student wellbeing and chaplaincy The College must be notified before 8.30 am if a girl is programs help clarify and forge her inner person and faith, absent for a day or part thereof, including late arrivals to helping her find her place in her world. Across the spectrum school. SMS 0409 722 504 or call 9884 1100. of College life, she is empowered to leverage who she is The school expects parents/caregivers to contact the school with what she knows (and what she has the courage to try) in advance, if they know their child is to be absent. If we to identify and affect positive change on the world around do not hear from parents/caregivers, an SMS text message her; to lead, inquire, inspire and serve others. will be automatically sent to the mobile phones of parents explaining that our records show that your child is absent Introducing Our Executive Team from school. The message will read as follows: Principal Roseville College records show Mary Jones was absent MON Ms D Magill BEd MECh MACE MACEL 25/9/09. Pls reply SMS or ph 9884 1100 student name/reason/ Deputy Principal abs date Mrs L Mongtomery BA DipEd DipChStudies The message will arrive on the phone displaying the number, 0409 722 504. Parents should store this number in Head of Junior School their mobile phone under “Roseville College” so that when Mrs A Woldhuis DipTeach BEd Spec Ed GradCert TESOL MEd the message arrives, parents are aware the message has Director of Academic Operations come from the school. Parents can then reply, preferably using SMS, or by phoning the school office. To reply by Mr T Gardiner BApSc GradDipEd MEdLd SMS simply press the reply option on your mobile phone Director of Wellbeing when you receive a message from the school and add your Ms P Chilton BA(Hons) BEd AMusA daughter’s name, year, date of absence and the reason they are absent or late. Director of Teaching and Learning Ms A Van Arkkels BEd MEd MRes Academic Services Director of IT, Policy, Risk and Compliance Academic Support is provided in collaboration with the Mr N Mares BIS (Hons) JD Head of Learning Enrichment. Additional support for small groups and individuals is organised as appropriate. Cross Business Manager Age Tutoring, the After School Academic Program and our Ms M Scott BCom CPA School Counsellor may also be of benefit to some students. Finance Manager Senior Studies Centre Mrs L Elder CA GAICD The Senior Studies Centre provides high quality, Director of Development and Community Engagement responsive and rigorous learning experiences for students Ms M Gould BA MSocSC in Years 11 and 12. The Centre delivers supervised and instructional support for students after hours to enable them to study effectively. It is open until 6pm weekdays during term.

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Allergies Bullying As with any allergy, food or otherwise, the most desirable Bullying in any form is not tolerated at Roseville College. We situation is removal of the allergen from the environment. are committed to ensuring that all students are nurtured In an attempt to make our school environment safe for all in a safe and secure environment that promotes positive students we ask parents and caregivers not to send food to self-esteem and resilience. Each member of the College school that contains nuts (especially peanuts). This includes community is valued and treated with respect. All reports of peanut butter, Nutella, all nuts and cooking oil containing bullying will be sensitively managed, following the College’s peanut oil, as well as food containing nuts. Please read all anti-bullying procedures. food product labels carefully; accidents happen when foods labelled ‘may contain’ or ‘traces of’ are brought to school. Anti Bullying Procedures We acknowledge that due to food processing practices it is Ignore: If behaviour stops, no action needed. impractical to eliminate nuts or nut products entirely from an environment where there is food. If it continues, tell the offender that their behaviour is unwanted and distressing. Therefore we have opted to be a ‘nut aware’ school and ask that you familiarise yourselves with products that may Level 1: If the bullying continues, it should be reported to contain nuts and comply with our request not to bring nuts the Year Adviser. The Counsellor may be involved. and nut products into the school. Level 2: If the behaviour is repeated, it is documented and all involved are interviewed individually by the Director of Alumni Network – Old Girls’ Union (OGU) Wellbeing or the Deputy Principal. Parents are contacted The Alumni Network provides a means of continuing and the Counsellor may be involved. friendships formed at school. Members maintain a keen Level 3: If the behaviour continues, there will be an interest in the school, providing leadership as sporting and Interview with the Principal and parents. Suspension may debating coaches. They raise funds for the OGU Educational be considered. Grants and join major fundraising activities. Inquiries: Mrs Natalie Chrara, Community Relations Manager, on Further incidents beyond this level will put the girl’s place 9884 1100 or [email protected]. at Roseville College at risk.

Appointments with Staff Canteen Procedure If you would like to discuss your daughter’s progress The Canteen uses an online ordering system via FlexiSchools. please contact her class teacher, the appropriate Head of Simply go to wwwflexischools.com.au and click “Register Department, or her Year Adviser. Now” and then follow the prompts. Once registered, orders can be placed immediately. Assembly Career Education and Development Years 7–12 meet each week for Assembly, which is run in conjunction with the Student Executive and Prefect body. As Careers Education is a wide ranging program of activities a Christian school, our Assemblies also have a spiritual focus. to encourage and enable a student’s further education and They begin with a Bible reading and prayers, followed by career aspirations to be explored and realised. notices, and may also include student awards, performances, The Careers Adviser is available to meet with students in musical items, public speaking and guest speakers. individual appointments. Parents are also most welcome to attend. Appointments are booked online via: http:// Assessment and Reporting rosevillecareers.simplybook.me/ Assessment is an ongoing process, which informs our At the commencement of Year 10, students have the teaching and the students’ learning. Assessments are opportunity to sit the Morrisby Careers Profile to enable an formative and summative and may include class activities, objective assessment of aptitudes and interests relevant to tests, projects, assignments and examinations. Detailed future areas of work and education. reports for all students are issued twice each year. Work Experience is an important and compulsory program

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which provides students in Year 10 (and as an optional involved in our services. activity in Years 11 and 12) with an invaluable insight into the working world and the opportunity to develop Charity Groups employability skills as well as accessing career and higher Throughout the year, to help students gain an awareness education information. of the needs of others, they are encouraged to raise money Universities, private higher education providers (colleges, for charity groups. Pastoral Care and Year groups plan and GAP year programs), TAFE, scholarships, cadetship programs coordinate fundraising activities for their charities. are invited to the college to enable student’s awareness of the ranges of options and opportunities available. Co-Curricular Support is provided to Year 12 students applying for For more information: http://www.rosevillecollege.com/ university early entry, cadetships, scholarships or tertiary community/co-curricular/overview education courses which require an interview or application form. Regular briefings are provided in Senior Seminars. Code of Behaviour Students are encouraged via posts on the portal to attend Roseville College aims to provide a safe and happy learning careers expos, university career days, as well as open days environment for each student, and provides guidelines for and information sessions to broaden student awareness dress and behaviour which enable students to be proud of the range of career and further education opportunities of themselves and their school. The Code of Behaviour available to them. is published in the Roseville College Student Diary. All students are expected to adhere to these guidelines. Through the Careers Adviser, students have access to a range of brochures, books and e-resources to enable Communication and Portal research and exploration into different types of education, employment and professional development options open Effective communication between students, teachers and to students during and post school. parents is a very important aspect of school life at Roseville College. Within the Senior School, the Student Diary is a Change of Details quick, efficient way to link students, parents and staff. To send a message to school, jot it in your daughter’s diary and If there is a change of address, telephone number or email ask her to pass it on; involving her in the communication address, the school should be notified as soon as possible. It is process is very valuable. Parents may also email teachers. extremely important for the school to be made aware of any change of telephone numbers in the case of an emergency. The College provides a portal for students and parents to access information about student learning, wellbeing, curricular and If you would like to change your family’s contact details, co-curricular programs, and the campus. A secure log-in is please either update your details yourself through Edumate provided to families on commencement. via the Portal or email Mrs Natalie Chrara, Community Relations Manager, [email protected]. Occasionally parents want to speak personally to teachers. To ensure this is effective, we suggest these guidelines: To update your details yourself, login to the Roseville College Portal and click on the Edumate icon on the top • For issues of a general nature, please phone or email menu. On the Edumate screen, click on your name on the your daughter’s Pastoral Care teacher or Year Adviser. top right of the screen, then select “Update personal details”. For subject related issues please phone or email your Once you complete the online form, Mrs Natalie Chrara will daughter’s teacher or Head of Department. be notified to approve the change. • In the case of illness or an emergency, messages may be given to students through the Student Services Chapel Services Office (SSO) on 9884 1130. Beginning and End of Year Services, Communion, Easter and • To ensure that we maintain a safe and supportive Christmas Services are held and we have a Carol Service environment for all students it is not appropriate for at the end of Term 4. Both Junior and Senior School have parents to speak directly to any students other than a Chapel Service each week. Our staff organise and lead their own daughter regarding serious or discipline the services. Occasionally, staff of St Andrew’s, Roseville are matters. Any concerns of this nature should be directed

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to the appropriate Pastoral Care teacher or Year Adviser. 9. COVID guidelines for NSW schools. The College will follow the current medical advice and go beyond the guidelines COVID-19 Health Protocols wherever possible.

All members of the college community, students, parents Creative and Performing Arts and staff are expected to adhere to the College’s COVID-19 Health Protocols The Creative and Performing Arts play a very important role in the life of the College Community. The College offers a 1. If you are not well – stay home (and get tested). Please range of opportunities to Senior School Students in both remain at home until test results are received. Students curriculum and co-curricular areas across Music, Visual Arts and staff are prohibited from returning to school with and Drama. In addition to regular Music, Art and Drama symptoms of COVID-19 until a negative COVID test result Combined Showcases, students have opportunities to learn, has been reported. perform and exhibit their work in each subject.

2. Daily health checks will be conducted upon arrival to Visual Arts school before first period begins. Students and staff who Students wishing to extent their art making beyond become unwell while on campus will be sent home. the classroom are encouraged to join the Visual Arts Club in their weekly meetings. Visual Arts students have 3. School arrival and departure. Please arrive and leave opportunities to share works at a number of exhibitions promptly. Parents and students are not to congregate at of work held throughout the year. Student works are also the school gates. If your daughter is older, consider leaving on display in many locations around the College campus. her and meeting her further away from the school gate to help alleviate congestion. Drama There are a number of opportunities for students to 4. Physical distancing. All adults (staff, contractors, visitors develop their skills in Drama through participating in and parents) must maintain physical distancing from each Drama Club, Theatresports and other opportunities other at all time. Students will be asked to maintain as focused on developing performance and production much physical distancing as practical. skills. Drama students are also involved in Middle School Showcase, the biennial musical, the Associated 5. Hygiene. Maintain good hand hygiene as well as cough Heads of Girls’ Schools Festival of Speech and a range of and sneeze etiquette. High touch surfaces are to be performance nights and plays. Skilled tutors, directors and cleaned regularly. Desks are to be wiped at the end of performers provide workshops and training throughout each class. the year.

6. Masks. Students and staff are welcome to wear masks Music if they choose, both on campus and off campus. Those The College has an extensive ensembles program travelling to and from school on public transport are including Middle School Choir, Senior Vocal Ensemble, requested to wear masks, as per the advice of the NSW Orchestra, String Quartet, Stringendo Strings and Premier. Camerata Strings. There are also wind ensembles and bands including Saxettes saxophone ensemble and three 7. No parent access to campus. Parents are not to come on bands, Chamber Winds, Symphonic Winds and Stage campus, unless by special arrangement. If you are required Band. to be on campus to meet with staff, you will need to sign in at the main reception at 27 Bancroft Avenue. In addition to the ensemble program, there is a wealth of performance opportunities each year including 8. Visitors to campus must sign in. All visitors to campus Middle School Performing Arts Evening, Twilight must sign in, leave their contact details for contract tracing Concert, Ensembles Concert, studio concerts, assembly purposes, be aware of, and agree to comply with the performances, the biennial Musical and external health advice of the day, including hygiene and distancing competitions for the bands and orchestra. requirements.

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There are a range of outstanding peripatetic tutors, most illicit substances outside of school. We believe the of whom work professionally in addition to their teaching upholding of the ethos and values of the school must commitments, who provide private instrumental, vocal occur both inside and outside of school. and composition tuition. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Crusaders Students in Year 9 are offered the opportunity to join the The College Crusaders Group meets weekly to encourage Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which continues in Years 10-12. students to mature in their understanding of the Christian This is a very popular program at Roseville College. Year 9 faith and its relevance to their lives through music, Camp provides an introduction to the Bronze Award for discussion, speakers and social activities. those students interested in following the program.

Debating and Public Speaking Grounds, Buildings and Equipment The Senior School provides many opportunities for students Certain procedures need to be followed by all students to develop their skills in these areas, within the school and to ensure that every girl gets maximum use out of all that in interschool competitions. Students can also participate in the school offers. Careful use of school facilities, buildings, the AHIGS Festival of Speech, Mock Trial and Tournament of grounds and equipment will result in a safe, pleasant Minds competitions. environment and continued efficiency. At recess and lunchtime breaks, students are not permitted Drug and Alcohol Policy in any classroom unless it is a wet day. Students are asked Roseville College reserves the right to discontinue the not to eat in the buildings. enrolment of any student if they contravene school policy The Joy Yeo Auditorium, Music Rooms, Art Rooms, Design in the following area: and Technology rooms, Science Laboratories, Hinemoa, Kirkham and the Hall are out of bounds at all times unless Illicit Substances students are accompanied by staff. (Including marijuana, alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes and any other illicit substance). The Junior School is for the younger students only. Senior School students are not to occupy the Junior School Students will not bring, use, or carry illicit substances playground areas. The student Common Room is for Year 12 whilst at school, or to and from school. Students will also students only. refrain from holding informal conversations that convey the impression of personal use of illicit substances and All bags are to be placed in lockers. will refrain from writing or drawing pictures that suggest Lockers should be kept locked with the allocated school personal use of illicit substances or actively promote the padlock and should be attended only before school, at personal use of illicit substances. recess, lunchtime or after school. Students are requested to take care of their own property. The Lost Property cupboard The school retains the right to suspend or terminate is located at the rear of the main reception building. the enrolment of students in relation to activities that Students are requested to carry belongings with them and contravene this policy. The school retains the right to not to leave them in classrooms. School equipment is not to inform police of any incident involving illicit substances. be used unless a teacher is present. Our commitment at Roseville College is to maintain a drug-free environment at school where students are free Health from the cultural pressures that suggest that using illicit substances should be viewed as the norm. Parents need to inform the College in writing if their daughter suffers from any condition which may require Our resolve is such that we reserve the right to take administering of medication during the school day (for whatever action is derived appropriate (including example, an EpiPen for Anaphylaxis). Students must not suspension) if a student is found even to be discussing leave medication in any bag or place which could be personal drug related issues at school and thereby accessed by other students. Please notify the Student fostering the interest of others. The school may also Services Office of any medication your daughter may suspend or terminate enrolment if students are using

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require. Medication can be stored and monitored by the [email protected] at least two weeks Student Services Office staff. prior to the date of requested leave. Where there are more serious ongoing health concerns, Lesson Times parents should contact the Director of Wellbeing to discuss health management plans. 8.30am - 9.22am Period 1 If a student feels sick or has an accident during the day she should speak to her teacher, or if it is during recess 9.23am -10.15am Period 2 or lunchtime she should report to the Student Services 10.15am - 11am Recess Office. Teachers or our Student Services Office staff may 10.35am - 11am Assembly/Chapel/PC Time recommend she rest for a short period of time in our 11am - 11.52am Period 3 student rest area or be collected by a parent or guardian. 11.53am - 12.45pm Period 4 Houses 12.45pm - 1.30pm Lunch House names were chosen in 1987. recognising the work 1.30pm - 2.22pm Period 5 and achievements of four inspiring and prolific women in 2.23pm - 3.15pm Period 6 Australian history. Chisholm (Yellow) - named after Caroline Chisholm, a *Wednesday Week A well-known humanitarian. 10.15am - 10.45am Recess

10.45am - 11am PC Time Cuthbert (Red) - named after Betty Cuthbert, an

Australian Olympic medallist. Library

Franklin (Blue) - named after Miles Franklin, one of The Library is a most important centre of school life. The Australia’s best known female authors. Library is open from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 4pm on Fridays. Preston (Green) - named after artist Margaret Preston. Lockers Jewellery Students will be given their own locker and combination The College Uniform shop supplies gold and silver studs, one lock. Lockers should be kept locked and should be attended of which may be worn in the lobe of each ear. No multiple only before school, at recess, lunchtime or after school. piercings, nor any other size or style of earring is acceptable. A simple wrist watch may be worn, but no bangles or Lost Property necklaces, except for those relating to medical information. All items of clothing and belongings must be clearly and permanently marked with a student’s name. If an article is Late Arrival/ Early Departure not marked with a name, it is put into the “Lost Property” Students who arrive late to school or need to depart early cupboard at the rear of the main reception building. Any should sign in or out at the SSO. Parents are to provide other item of clothing left at the end of the year is sent to permission via SMS, phone call or email. Anglicare. Year 9 Monitors take named items to SSO for return via teachers. Expensive items such as watches and wallets will Leave be kept by the Receptionist or the Student Services Office until claimed. Term time is important in terms of learning and school holidays are very generous. As such, leave taken during Merit Certificates a school term is discouraged. However, we understand that on rare occasions, this is unavoidable, and if this is A graded system of Merit Certificates recognises positive the case, requests for leave outside of school holiday effort of students. These can be awarded for any behaviour periods are to be made in writing to the Deputy Principal or achievement which is praiseworthy or worthy of encouragement.

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Students are responsible for keeping their Merit Certificates messages can be left on Voicemail. Students may come to safe and handing them to their Year Adviser when the the Student Services Office before and after school, during required number has been earned. The system is a recess and lunch breaks. The College Reception Office hours progressive one so awards are valid for the student’s are from 8am – 4pm. duration at the school. The details of the Awards system can be found in the Student Diary. Outdoor Education Camps are held for students in Years 7–12 and provide a Mobile Phones valuable adjunct to classroom learning and emphasising Mobile phones are permitted at Roseville College. They are outdoor education. Camps also provide a special the responsibility of the owner. While they are allowed, the opportunity to develop friendships and enhance the following age and Stage appropriate guidelines are to be students’ social skills. They may also include a Christian observed: component along with time for personal reflection. Year 7 and 8: Phones switched off and locked in lockers Parents Meeting with Teachers during the day Parent/Teacher Evenings are held one evening per year Year 9 and 10: Phones switched off and locked in lockers throughout the Senior School. Dates are given in the during the day Roseville College Student Diary and Calendar and five Year 11 and 12: Phones locked in lockers or carried on minute appointment times are arranged to minimise silent waiting. At other times, whenever necessary, please feel free to contact the class teacher or relevant Head of Department The College encourages students during break times to to discuss your daughter’s progress. enjoy the company of their classmates and not to use their phone. Parking Outside School Monitors Please observe the ‘No Stopping’, ‘No Standing’ and ‘No Parking’ signs in front of the school in both Bancroft Avenue Students in Year 9 and 11 have the opportunity to become and Victoria Street. Not only is it illegal to disregard these Monitors as part of the College’s leadership program. signs but it obscures vision of motorists’ view of children Monitors seek to promote the school’s educational aims and crossing roads and puts them at further risk. Pulling in and structures, its community spirit and service and its Christian stopping on any of the school driveways for dropping off values. They actively support the ethos of the school and or picking up students is also illegal and dangerous as well are willing to be a role model for younger students. as causing inconvenience to others. Parents are urged to Monitors have the opportunity to be involved in the respect these requirements both for the students’ safety and student leadership training programs at Roseville and out of courtesy to our neighbours and others. During the to offer guidance to peers and service to the school school day the College car parks are fully utilised for staff community. parking. For safety reasons please do not drive into them. During the year, monitors act as ambassadors for the Picking up after School College at various events. If you normally meet your daughter after school and are Newsletter unable to arrive on time on any occasion, please make sure she knows to come to SSO and wait there. The Office The Newsletter is vital for effective communication is open until 4.00pm every afternoon. While assistance will between the school and home. It contains important school be provided in emergencies, the Office cannot be used for information and community news. The Newsletter link is looking after students after school. emailed to you and is available every Tuesday.

Office Hours Roseville College Foundation The Student Services Office (SSO) is open from 7.30am The Roseville College Foundation is a voluntary group until 4.00pm during school terms. Outside of these times consisting of parents and alumni who support the College’s

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fundraising efforts. The Foundation, together with the are an informal occasion to hear from and discuss with the College, organise fundraising activities such as annual Principal and School executive about school updates and appeals, capital works campaigns and giving events to raise developments. tax-deductible and philanthropic gifts for the College. Notices of the dates for RCPA meetings are issued through the weekly school newsletter. The Foundation has a Chairperson and Committee Our strong Class Parent Network also organise social and of members who are appointed by the Principal. The ‘friend-raising’ events for their child’s respective classes and Committee meets regularly throughout the year and take year groups. an active part in fundraising activities. At the beginning of Term 1 each year, a parent ‘Icebreaker The College operates three tax-deductible funds; the Cocktails’ is held at the School, and all parents are welcome Building Fund, the Scholarship Fund and the Library Fund to attend and socialise with old friends and get to know all of which provide money for resources and facilities that new ones in the parent community. directly benefit our students. Parents are strongly encouraged to take part in RCPA Each term, when fee statements are issued, parents are meetings and events as it provides an excellent opportunity asked to make a voluntary contribution to the school’s to be involved with and connected to the school and its tax-deductible Building Fund. The purpose of these parent community. contributions is to build the school’s finances to undertake building and capital works projects to improve the facilities School Hours for our students, both now and in the future. Currently, all contributions to the Building Fund are being used towards Students should be at school by 8.15am in readiness for the development of our new Sport and Wellbeing Centre. Period 1 commencing at 8.30am. Punctuality to school and to class is very important. If a student arrives late to school All families are encouraged to contribute generously and to she must sign in at the Student Services Office. A late slip be part of our culture of giving within their means. will be given to the student to hand to her teacher. Recess is from 10.15am to 10.35am and lunch from 12.45pm to Roseville College Parents’ Association (RCPA) 1.30pm. Afternoon dismissal is at 3.15pm for the Senior The Roseville College Parents’ Association is a voluntary School. There is no supervision of students prior to 8am, group consisting of parents and guardians of students at unless they are attending a teacher supervised activity, such Roseville College. The purpose of the RCPA is to provide an as a sports practice or a Senior School extension lesson. opportunity for parents to work together to enhance the College community. School Psychologist The RCPA has an elected Committee that consists of We have a team of qualified psychologists who provides four positions; President, Vice President, Senior School guidance and support for students and families. Parents Representative and Junior School Representative. The may make contact through the school switchboard on 9884 purpose of the RCPA Committee is to assist the College 1100. Students can speak to their Year Adviser or email the in the administration and management of the RCPA Director of Wellbeing if they wish to make an appointment and its activities. It may also provide feedback and with one of the psychologists. recommendations to the Principal on matters arising through the RCPA. The Committee is not a decision-making body. Service Learning Elections to the RCPA Committee are held each year in Term Service Learning thrives in the Senior School. Students have 2. All parents are given the opportunity to be nominated the opportunity to participate in many community events for election to the Committee and to take part in the such as the Red Shield Appeal, Australia’s Biggest Morning election, which is held at the Term 2 RCPA meeting. Tea and Anglicare Assembly. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award invites participants to complete volunteer work on a regular Our RCPA meetings are held once each term in the basis and there are endless possibilities at school, such evening and have a unique flavor here at Roseville. They as the Year 9 and 11 Monitors Program, and in the wider community, for students to be involved. In Years 10 and 11, students have the opportunity to participate in overseas

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Service Learning trips to Eswatini or Cambodia. Corporal punishment is expressly prohibited at Roseville College and we do not encourage it in the wider Sports community. Competitive sports include athletics, basketball, cross Subjects country, football, gymnastics, hockey, netball, rowing, snowsports, softball, swimming, tennis and touch football. In Years 7 and 8 students study a mandatory curriculum including: Christian Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, Student Diary History, Geography, Visual Arts, Technology (Mandatory), Music, Personal Development, Health, Physical Education All students are issued with a Roseville College Student (PDHPE), and a chosen language, from German, French, Diary at the beginning of the year. Students must have their Chinese or Japanese. Student Diary with them every day as they are used as a homework and study diary. A Code of Behaviour, School In Years 9 and 10, the following subjects are compulsory: Policies and important dates are also included. All students Christian Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, History, and parents should read and note this information. Geography, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). Students also study three electives, Please refer to the school portal for up-to-date calendar chosen from: Commerce, Drama, Food Technology, Elective information. Geography, Physical Science, Global Perspectives, Elective Student Representative Council History, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Information Software Technology (IST), Music, Physical and Sports Science Each Pastoral Care Group elects a member of the SRC and a (PASS), Design & Technology, Sociology and Visual Arts. Year 12 Student Representative Council President is elected in the Senior School. A staff member supports this group. In Year 11, students must study a minimum of 12 units, and Proposals regarding school life and rules are put forward, English is compulsory. At Roseville College, all students discussed and put in writing to the Principal. Initiatives may study Preliminary English Advanced, unless they are eligible then be put into action if approved. for the Preliminary English EAL/D course. The College offers a range of 2 Unit electives as well as Preliminary English Student/Staff Communication Extension (1 unit), Preliminary Mathematics Extension 1 (1 unit) and Preliminary Studies of Religion (1 unit). An internal telephone is available for students to call a staff member, if it is necessary to speak to a teacher outside of In Year 12, students must study at least 10 units, including class time. The phone is located inside the back door of the 2 units of English. Students may also pick up an extension main office reception building. Students may also email subject from: Languages, English, History, Mathematics, staff. Music and Science.

Student Wellbeing and Behaviour Management Sun Safety Our emphasis is on firm, consistent discipline within a warm All students are required to wear their Panama hat to and and caring environment, and positive reinforcement is from school each day, during Terms 1 and 4. At recess and integral to this. Harmonious relationships between students lunch in Terms 1 and 4, students must wear a Panama hat or and staff are considered of great importance. However from sports hat. We recommend that all students use sunscreen time to time issues of discipline must be managed. and wear a hat when out in the sun. A lunchtime detention may be given for minor infringements of the Code of Behaviour. More serious Textbooks offences may result in an after school detention, of which parents are notified in writing in advance. Textbook lists (including ebooks) are made available in November each year. This system ensures that all students Repeated serious misbehaviour could result in suspension have the appropriate books for the beginning of each new or in the student being asked to leave the College. Students year. and parents are requested to read carefully our Code of Behaviour statement in the Student Diary. This process includes the principles of Procedural Fairness.

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Uniform and Representation in Public Students should look neat and tidy at all times. Full school uniform should be worn when coming to and going from school, regardless of transport, and at official school events. Jumpers without blazers must not be worn outside school. Standard black, leather, lace up, flat heeled shoes are the only acceptable footwear with uniform. No make-up, nail polish, or jewellery is to be worn, apart from approved College earrings and a simple wrist watch. Hair should be tied up neatly, if below shoulder length, using the regulation hair accessories available at the Uniform Store. Maroon, navy, light blue and white ribbons along with maroon headbands and clips are available. It is helpful if all items of clothing and belongings are clearly named. Courteous and responsible behaviour is expected from students at all times on public transport and in public places. Students should travel to and from school directly and, should not loiter. Students should sit in an appropriate area when eating and drinking. Chewing gum is not allowed when in uniform, either inside or outside the school. The uniform code is outlined in the Student Diary.

Uniform Store The Uniform Store is located on Bancroft Avenue. It is open on Monday and Friday from 8.00am – 4.00pm during term time. Special opening hours prior to the commencement of Term 1 are advertised in the Newsletter.

Visitors All visitors to the College must sign in and out at the Junior School or Senior School Receptions. On signing they will be issued with a Visitors Sticker, which must be worn and clearly visible whilst on campus.

Withdrawal of Student Please note that a full school term’s notice in writing to the Principal is required before a girl leaves the school, or a full term’s fees will be charged. This means, for example, if you wish to withdraw your daughter at the end of Term 4, the Principal must be notified in writing by the end of Term 3.

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