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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction from the Deputy Principals...... 4

2 Cabra Dominican College: Our Heritage...... 5 2.1 Vision Statement...... 5 2.2 College Crest...... 5 2.3 History of Cabra Dominican College...... 5 2.4 Saint Dominic’s Chapel...... 6 2.5 House Names...... 7 2.6 Building Names...... 7 2.7 Hymn to Saint Dominic...... 8 2.8 The Cabra Dominican College Song...... 8

3 Our Cabra Christian Community...... 8 3.1 Our Community...... 8 3.2 Prayers...... 9

4 General Information...... 10 4.1 Ordering and Collecting Learning Resources...... 10 4.2 Ordering and Payments...... 10 4.3 Pickup/Drop Off Zones...... 11 4.4 Daily Timetable...... 11 4.5 Uniform Shop...... 12 4.6 Canteen...... 12

5 Communications between Cabra and Home...... 13 5.1 Communication Portals...... 13 5.1.1 College App...... 13 5.1.2 Learning and Management System: SEQTA – Engage and Learn...... 14 5.1.3 Our College Website...... 15 5.1.4 Email and Phone...... 15 5.2 Contacting the College...... 16 5.3 Student Access to College Information...... 16 5.3.1 College Notices...... 16 5.3.2 Access to a Student Timetable...... 16 5.3.3 Access to Assignment Due Dates and Submit Work ...... 17 5.3.4 Access to Subject and Assessment Outlines...... 17 5.3.5 Access to Academic Results and Progress Updates...... 17 5.3.6 How to Log Out of SEQTA ...... 17 5.4 Parent Access to College Information...... 18 5.4.1 Access to General College Information...... 18 5.4.2 Access to Student’s Academic Progress...... 18 5.4.3 Access to Student’s Academic Reports...... 18 5.4.4 Access to Excursion Consent Forms, Policies and Information...... 18 5.4.5 Access to Student’s Timetable and Attendance...... 19 5.4.6 Access to College Notices...... 19 5.5 Communication from the College...... 20 5.5.1 Parent/Teacher/Student Review meetings...... 20 5.5.2 Parent Information Evenings...... 20 5.5.3 Reporting...... 20

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6 Staff Members 2018...... 21

7 Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care...... 22 7.1 House Structure ...... 22 7.2 Pastoral Care Approach...... 22 7.3 Support Services ...... 22 7.3.1 College Counsellors...... 22 7.3.2 Health Centre...... 23 7.3.3 After School Study...... 23 7.3.4 Promoting Student Wellbeing...... 23

8 Dimensions of Learning ...... 24 8.1 Learning: General Conduct in the Classroom...... 24 8.2 Assessment of Learning...... 25 8.3 Assessment Procedures...... 25 8.3.1 Missing an Internal Test/Work Due to Absence...... 25 8.3.2 Non Submission Due to Absence...... 25 8.3.3 Negotiating Extensions...... 25 8.3.4 Missing or Insufficient Evidence of Learning...... 25 8.3.5 Examinations...... 25 8.4 Learning at Home: Homework Guidelines...... 26 8.5 Acceptable Use of Information and Communication Technology...... 27 8.5.1 College Network...... 27 8.5.2 College Hardware...... 27 8.5.3 Personal Mobile Technology...... 28 8.5.4 Cybersafety...... 28

9 Learning Together to Develop Personal Responsibility...... 29 9.1 Working Together within a Restorative Framework...... 29 9.2 Personal Responsibility...... 30 9.3 Responding to Inappropriate Behaviour ...... 30 9.4 Bullying and Harassment...... 31 9.4.1 Definitions...... 31 9.4.2 Process for Dealing with Bullying or Harassment...... 32 9.5 Student Concern Process...... 33

10 Attendance and Punctuality...... 34 10.1 Absences/Lateness ...... 34 10.1.1 Absence Alerts...... 34 10.1.2 Late Arrival to School...... 34 10.1.3 Late Arrival to Class...... 34 10.1.4 Early Departure...... 34 10.1.5 Extended Absence...... 35 10.1.6 Procedure Regarding Ongoing Lateness/Absenteeism...... 35

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11 Uniform and Personal Presentation...... 36 11.1 Uniform Requirements ...... 36 11.1.1 General Uniform Requirements...... 36 11.1.2 Sporting Teams Uniform Requirements...... 37 11.1.3 Music Uniform Requirements...... 37 11.2 Important Notes Regarding Uniform and Personal Presentation...... 38 11.2.1 Formal Occasions/Masses/Assemblies...... 38 11.2.2 Hair...... 38 11.2.3 Jewellery...... 39 11.2.4 Make-Up and Nails...... 39 11.2.5 Sun-Safety...... 39 11.2.6 Winter Warmth...... 39 11.2.7 Non-Uniform Day Dress Code...... 39 11.3 Responding to Uniform Infringements...... 39 11.3.1 Uniform Infringement Process ...... 39

12 Travelling Safely to and from the College...... 40 12.1 General Guidelines...... 40 12.2 Reporting Threatening Behaviour...... 40 12.3 Student Misbehaviour while Travelling to and from School...... 41 12.4 Student Drivers...... 41

13 Student Conduct Before School, Recess, Lunch and After School...... 41

14 Sports Code of Behaviour...... 42 14.1 For Players – Play by the Rules...... 42 14.2 For Parents and Spectators – Set a Good Example...... 42 14.3 For Coaches – Enjoy What You Do...... 42

15 Opportunities to be Involved...... 43 15.1 How to Get Involved in Sport...... 44 15.2 How to Get Involved in Music...... 44

16 College Awards...... 45

17 Student Leadership ...... 46 17.1 Student Leadership Role Descriptions ...... 47

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 3 1 Introduction from the Deputy Principals

Welcome to the 2018 edition of the Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook. In preparing this resource we hope to provide students and families with accurate and up- to-date information that will assist you throughout the year ahead. As you read through the handbook, it is important to remember that the Cabra Vision belongs to all of us; students, teachers and families. Reading through the sections that articulate the student code of conduct you begin to realise that the Cabra Vision challenges us to become better people and it also reminds us that each person has a responsibility to nurture the gifts of those around them. With this in mind the Student Handbook is intended to guide your choices in such a way that everyone in the college community is given the freedom to work, study, pray and live in a manner that enables them to develop their unique gifts. Finally, we are very grateful for the ongoing feedback from students, families and staff members who have contributed to the many editions of this Student Handbook. Through their collaboration the handbook continues to reflect what our community believes to be important for supporting the education and care of all students at Cabra. With best wishes in all of your endeavours in 2018. Nicole Laube John Cameron Jason Thur DP: Learning and Teaching DP: People, Culture and Operations DP: Student Wellbeing and Leadership

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2 Cabra Dominican College: Our Heritage

2.1 Vision Statement Cabra Dominican College, as a Christian community in the Catholic tradition, strives to nurture and develop the unique gifts of individuals, to liberate them in the search for truth, and to empower them to create a better world.

2.2 College Crest Our college crest or shield is divided into 8 gyrons, meeting at the centre. It is black and white, the armourial colours of the Guzman family. Guzman was the family name of St Dominic. Added to this shield is the white and black cross, worn by the Knights of Calatrava. St Dominic’s mother was of this family. The ‘flowering of the Cross’ represents the lily, symbolic of purity. Above the shield there is a star, placed in memory of the brilliant star seen shining on St Dominic’s forehead at his Baptism. The complete shield signifies that the Dominican Order has been founded for the defence of the Church. The motto is ‘Veritas’ because a Dominican’s greatest work is to preach the Truth of God.

2.3 History of Cabra Dominican College In the year of 1206, Dominic Guzman founded, at Prouille 3 day girls in the High School and 71 boys and girls in the in southern France, a Religious Order of women to care for Intermediate School. By the 1940s these numbers had grown and instruct the girls and young women of that district. From to 93 boarders and 232 day pupils. In 1978 boys moved into that foundation stem the many Dominican establishments – the secondary school, enabling them to complete their schools, colleges, universities – that, all over the world today, entire education at Cabra. 1999 marked the official closure are centres of learning for youth. In 1868, at the invitation of the Boarding House, bringing to an end a rich tradition of the Bishop of Adelaide, seven Dominican Sisters came to benefitting generations of young women. At present there South Australia and opened a school for both boarders and are over 1,200 local students. day students in Franklin Street, Adelaide. When the original group of Dominican Sisters came to In 1886, the boarders moved to a new school, the present Cabra, they brought with them, and endeavoured to hand Cabra Dominican College. The new site, now a busy on to the students, a sense of the dignity and the beauty suburban area, was then regarded as ‘country’ being a of life. Early prospectuses show that the Sisters wanted to large area of bare, unoccupied land, somewhere to the equip their students with a broad academic background which would enable them to take with confidence their south. Because the Sisters had come from Cabra, one of place in society. In addition, the Sisters saw it as important to the leading educational establishments in Ireland, it was encourage the arts of music, drawing, painting and literary decided to call the convent and school, Cabra. skills, so that their students might be led to an intelligent The foundations of the first building were laid in March use of liberty. All of this was offered in an environment that 1885, and by the end of the year the northern and western acknowledged Christ’s action in everyone’s lives. Over wings of the main building were completed at a total cost one hundred and thirty years later, all at Cabra can still of less than eight thousand pounds. In February 1886, the be inspired to respect and help individuals to accept their school opened with nine Sisters, caring for 37 boarders and personal gifts and to develop them.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 5 2.4 Saint Dominic’s Chapel On April 30 1917, our Dominican sisters gathered for the first time, with friends and students to celebrate the first Eucharist in the St Dominic’s Chapel, Cabra. Built in war time, this Chapel was and still is, a beautiful welcoming liturgical space that offers a place for contemplation, prayer, connection and refuge. Its outstanding feature is the High Altar carved in Italy, of fine white Carrara marble, relieved with inlaid panels of rose and yellow. The frontispiece consists of a large panel of white marble divided into three sections. The central panel is decorated with a sculptured relief of The Last Supper. On either side are smaller canopies for the statues of St Dominic and St Catherine of Siena. The main body of the Chapel is lit by a set of ten striking stained glass windows from the famous maker of stained glass, C E Kempe of London. The three windows over Our Lady’s Altar in the Sanctuary are also from the same firm. The collection of windows has been pronounced one of the worlds finest because all are from the same source.

We are so grateful for the courageous women whose vision and tenacious spirit, saw the construction of the Chapel over a hundred years ago, which continues to enhance the spiritual life of students, staff and old scholars of Cabra.

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2.5 House Names Our House Structure is the core foundation for student welfare and pastoral care. It consists of four Houses that are named after four extraordinary Cabra leaders, who were instrumental in establishing our college and the Cabra story:

Moore – Mother Mary Teresa Moore OP. Mother Mary Teresa Moore led the group of founding sisters from Ireland in 1868. She was the first Prioress of St Mary’s Franklin Street and built a small boarding school for young ladies. MOORE Boylan – Mother Mary Columba Boylan OP. Mother Mary Columba Boylan was sent to South Australia in 1875 to help ease the sisters’ hardship after the death of Teresa M & E Moore. She soon took charge and planned and built Cabra Dominican College in 1886. She was the first Prioress of Cabra and organised the opening of Kapunda, BOYLAN Semaphore and Glenelg convents. Mother Mary Columba Boylan loved reading and was often found supervising the libraries for communities and students. B & N Murphy – Mother Mary Catherine Murphy OP. Mother Mary Catherine Murphy arrived in South Australia at a young age during the very difficult early years. She was the sub MURPHY Prioress under Mother Mary Teresa Moore. She, along with the other sisters, overcame great upheaval especially at the time of Mary MacKillop’s excommunication in 1871. U & Y Kavanagh – Mother Mary Catherine Kavanagh OP. Mother Mary Catherine Kavanagh came to South Australia with the second band of Dominican Sisters in 1874. She was the KAVANAGH second Prioress of Cabra and was known as a capable administrator and a keen business woman with a heart of gold. During her term of office, the chapel and St Brigid’s wing was built. Mother Mary Catherine Kavanagh was a K & H faithful religious and true Dominican.

2.6 Building Names Recognising the historical importance of the names of Siena remembers the town where Saint Catherine of Siena, people and places linked to our story, our main buildings Dominican saint, was born in 1347. The town of Siena is are named Caleruega, Notre Dame, Siena, Aquinas and north of Rome in the direction of Bologna, in the centre of Monica Farrelly Atrium. Italy. The Siena building is also named in her honour. Caleruega remembers the birth place of Saint Dominic Aquinas remembers Saint Thomas Aquinas, Dominican Guzman, born in 1170, founder of the Dominican Order, saint, who was born Aquino, Italy, in 1225. Thomas Aquinas patron saint of astronomers. Caleruega is a small village in means Thomas of Aquino. Thomas was a Dominican priest, the north of Spain near the French border. Caleruega Hall a theologian and a philosopher. The Aquinas building is is named after this location. named after him. Notre Dame honours Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the Monica Farrelly Atrium, our library is named after our words are French for “Our Lady”. There are a number of generous benefactor Monica Farrelly who was a student statues of Our Lady around Cabra including one high and boarder here in the 1940s. above the front door of the main Cabra building.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 7 2.7 Hymn to Saint Dominic

Sound the Mighty Dominic’s Praises Verse 1: Verse 2: Sound the mighty Dominic’s praises, Sing we to the Triune Godhead, Raise the song for him who came. Honour, glory, pow’r and praise. Charged to tell the Gospel tidings, May God at our Father’s pleading, Charg’d to spread the Gospel flame. Deign His children’s souls to raise. Lordly errand, Lordly errand, Cleansed and perfect, Suiting well his Lordly name. Cleansed and perfect, To God’s reign of endless days.

2.8 The Cabra Dominican 3 Our Cabra Christian Community College Song

‘The Good, the Beautiful and the True’ 3.1 Our Community — (by Katie Labozzetta and The integration of Christian values and the search for truth, in an atmosphere Sarah Croser, Year 12, 2000) of cooperative involvement, are basic qualities of an education at Cabra. There is a real sense of support and encouragement for the process of Chorus personal growth at Cabra Dominican College. Reflection days, retreats and On a journey together we search for truth regular liturgies complement the formal Religious Education program, which Valuing our difference offers a developmental study of our Catholic heritage and the opportunity embracing our youth for open discussion of faith issues. Celebrating freedom in all that we do In addition, the religious life of the college is expressed through class To find the good, the prayer, works of charity, voluntary social action student groups and the beautiful and the true. availability of various spaces for contemplation and prayer, such as the Our Kaurna land Cabra now stands College Chapel, the Dominican Peace Garden and a dedicated Religious With open hearts and open hands Education Centre and meditation room. Proud of its history and the Dominican way The Religious Education faculty places a strong emphasis on its teachers Sharing dreams and hopes for today. having ongoing professional development and qualifications in Religious Chorus Education. This together with the commitment that teachers bring to their vocation, ensures the continuation of the tradition of excellent religious A rich heritage of courage and strength education provided by past Dominican Sisters. Celtic sisters came with intent Inspiring us to never give up Overall, the aims of the religious life at Cabra in its Dominican Ethos include: Living the Gospel of love • To be a welcoming Christian community through life- People of God using our gifts giving relationships within the college. Our mission’s strong to work for justice • To support students in discovering contemporary means of expressing Including all and welcoming too their faith and spirituality, mindful that not all are from Catholic backgrounds and that many have a limited experience of local church. Forgiving each other is what we learn to do. • To be in partnership with the local church in supporting parents in their primary role as faith educators of their children. Chorus • To offer Masses, liturgies and prayer services which foster a celebration Bridge: of life and faith through student involvement, integration with the arts, Learn to learn, learn to live, learn to fly... students and staff collaborative planning and inclusive language. To find the good, • To welcome the exploration and naming of faith through the example the beautiful and the true. and witness of staff, classroom prayer, religious symbols and many Chorus of our endeavours such as residential retreats and reflection days. Coda: • To be pro-active and provide opportunities for To find the good, social justice, service and outreach. the beautiful and the true. • To have a whole school curriculum inspired by the Dominican search for truth, reflecting Catholic Christian values in its design and delivery.

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3.2 Prayers 8. A BLESSING – from a Celtic Benediction Deep peace of the running water be yours. 1. THE SIGN OF THE CROSS Deep peace of the flowing air be yours. In the name of the Father and of the Son and Deep peace of the quiet earth be yours. of the Holy Spirit. Amen. OR Deep peace of the shining stars be yours. In the name of the Creator and of the The deep peace of the Son of peace be yours. Redeemer and of the Sanctifier. Amen. 9. PEACE PRAYER 2. THE LORD’S PRAYER Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; where there is injury, pardon; where there is Thy kingdom come, doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. where there is darkness, light; and Give us this day our daily bread; and where there is sadness, joy. forgive us our trespasses, O Divine Master, grant that I may not seek As we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, so much to be consoled as to console, But deliver us from evil. To be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. Amen. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, 3. THE HAIL MARY and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. St Francis of Assisi (12th century) Blessed are you among women, And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. 10. LIFE Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. now and at the hour of our death. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Amen. Life is a dream, realise it. Life is a challenge, meet it. 4. UNITY OF CREATION – Dominican Understandings Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. ‘All human beings are connected by their humanity, Life is costly, care for it. Life is wealth, keep it. All people are dependent on each other and the Life is love, enjoy it. Life is a mystery, know it. planet for their survival and their development.’ Life is a promise, fulfil it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. We pray for our world and planet … Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. 5. PRAYER TO ST DOMINIC Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. We pray to our patron, St Dominic. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Remembering his love for God and Life is life, fight for it. for the people he served, Mother Teresa may we come to follow his example. 11. A PEACE FOR WHOLENESS Like Dominic, Merciful God, grant that I may ardently desire, may we see the goodness, truth and beauty which is in each person in our world. carefully search out, and truthfully acknowledge and perfectly fulfil all things that are pleasing to You. 6. PRAYER OF ST DOMINIC Grant O Lord, that I may not fail You May God the Father who made us bless us. in times of joy or sadness. May God the Son send his healing among us. May I be neither proud in my success May God the Holy Spirit move within us nor discouraged by my failure. and give us eyes to see with, Let me rejoice only in what leads to You ears to hear with, and sorrow over only that which takes me away from You. and hands that your work might be done. St Thomas Aquinas, (13th Century) May we walk and preach the word of God to all. May the angel of peace watch over us 12. LET US PRAY ABOUT MARY MACKILLOP and lead us at last by God’s grace to the Kingdom. God of all goodness, Amen. You show us in Saint Mary MacKillop a woman 7. ST CATHERINE OF SIENA PRAYER of faith living by the power of the cross. Loving God, Teach us to embrace her courage and trust. You called Catherine to follow You in truth and May we be like her by giving witness to to work and restore peace within her world. new ways of living the gospel Fill us with the same Spirit that we may grow in love that respect and defend the dignity of all people. for all people and especially those in need. Amen.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 9 4 General Information

4.1 Ordering and Collecting Learning Resources To order school supplies and books on our book list, Cabra utilises Lighthouse Books. All orders and payments can be made through Lighthouse Books via phone, email or fax on;

Lighthouse Books

Website: www.lighthousebooks.com.au Text book images Telephone: (08) 8340 2356 are for Illustration purposes only Facsimile: (08) 83468629 Email: [email protected] Once orders are placed, stock will be delivered to the nominated postal address. Please note: Regular school supplies can be purchased at local shops.

4.2 Ordering and Payments Cabra Dominican College is constantly seeking ways to improve its operations and the services we offer to our families. With this in mind, we introduced a new mobile phone application and online service called Qkr! (pronounced Quicker). Qkr! is an application which allows you to order and pay for items such as college events, uniforms and your child’s lunch using your smartphone, tablet or computer.

What can be ordered and paid for via Qkr! at Cabra? • School Fees – if not on a payment plan • Additional Invoices – e.g. sport fees, Community Living Week activities and overseas trips • Canteen Orders – Place your order by 8am for the same day lunch or recess orders • Uniforms – can be ordered and paid for via the app. The orders are passed on to JS Sports who supply items for pick up at the college each Monday, Wednesday and Friday • Event Tickets – e.g. Year 12 Formal Instructions for setting up and using Qkr! are available on the Cabra Website at www.cabra.catholic.edu.au/services/qkr-

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Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 11 4.5 Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is operated by JS Sports and is located at 3/378 Goodwood Road, Cumberland Park. Please note entry is via Little Street and there is a rear car park. Appointments are necessary for new families to Cabra for summer and winter fittings.

SHOP OPENING HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm Thursday 1pm - 6pm Saturday 8.30am - 11.30am Closed between 12:30 - 1pm on Mon, Wed, Fri

Contact Details Shop Manager Mara Bogisch Telephone: 0424 754 257 Email: [email protected]

4.6 Canteen The Cabra canteen is run by Rory’s School Lunches, Download a PDF Menu from the Cabra Website: who provide healthy, fun, affordable food, that http://www.cabra.catholic.edu.au/services/canteen follows the healthy eating guidelines recommended View Rory’s Cabra menu online (PDF Download available): by the State Government of South Australia. www.rorys.com.au/menus/cabra-dominican-college Rory’s School Lunches provides a pre-order menu

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We use only breast chicken and VGVegan VVegetarian GFGluten freeDF Diary free A further range of iceblocks and drinks may be 500ML WATER $6.90 available, please enquire at the canteen. Snacks IceblocksA ZOOPER DOOPER ASSORTED FLAVOURS $1.00 WATERMELON CUP G VGVGFDF Watermelon chunks $2.00 1 ROLL 2 ROLLS 3 ROLLS A ICY POLE Lemonade $1.50 Specialties JELLY CUP A VDF $2.00 95% fat-free beef mince. Our Napolitana sauce is Teriyaki Chicken Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, capsicum $3.30 $5.90 $7.90 A FROSTY FRUITS Natural Tropical $2.50 G GF* CHOCOLATE MOUSSE A V $2.00 and Kewpie mayonnaise. A LIFE SAVERS $2.50 French onion dip with $2.00 SUSHI Tuna Tuna mixed with parsley and Spanish onion, $3.30 $5.90 $7.90 DIPS N STICKS G VGF G GF* G NIPPY'S FROZEN FRUIT CUPS Apple and Blackcurrant $1.80 carrot & celery sticks (no variations allowed) cucumber and Kewpie mayonnaise. CHIPS A Sea Salt, Honey Soy $2.00 *Gluten free without V Vegetarian with tempura pumpkin, cucumber and $3.30 $5.90 $7.90 A MILO SCOOP $3.40 packed full of veggies, it’s just you wouldn’t know it. G soy sauce sachets GF* kewpie mayonnaise. HASH BROWN OVAL A VG VGF $2.00 . A BILLABONG Rainbow Chocolate $2.00 Two large rice paper wraps filled with vermicelli noodles, julienne vegetable, $5.90 COLD ROLLS G DF fresh herbs and marinated chicken breast with a soy lime dressing. G NATURAL SPRING 500ml $2.50 WATER MARGHERITA G V Pizza sauce and melted mozzarella cheese $4.50 Our baguettes, wraps and sandwiches are made VIETNAMESE MEAT G Vietnamese roll filled with Saigon chicken, cucumber, carrot, spring onion, $5.50 ROLL (BANH MI) coriander, lettuce, Chinese radish & sriracha aioli (mild). A FOCUS WATER 300ml Lemonade, Blackcurrant, Raspberry $3.20 Pizza sauce, diced ham, pineapple and $5.00 HAWAIIAN A melted mozzarella cheese Drinks Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana $3.00 G UP AND GO 250ml RORY’S SCHOOL LUNCHES PROVIDES THIS PRE-ORDER MENU AS Pizza sauce, chicken breast, bacon, $5.00 WELL AS A CAFETERIA-STYLE RECESS AND LUNCH TIME SERVICE. 100% JUICE 250ml Apple, Apple-Blackcurrant, Orange $2.60 G BBQ CHICKEN A pineapple, BBQ sauce and melted We offer a large rotating range of daily food items including: pasta • stir fry • POPPERS fresh when you order them. 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5 Communications between Cabra and Home

5.1 Communication Portals Cabra’s communication is extensive, offering a number of ways for parents and students to engage and connect: • College App • SEQTA – Engage and Learn • Website • Phone • Email

5.1.1 College App How to upload The App is available from both Google Play and iTunes. To download, search “Cabra college” in the App Store. Once downloaded, log in with your unique user name and password as provided by College Administration.

What it offers The College App is used as the main communication platform to engage with the college community. Newsfeeds are published on the College App which provide the community with regular updates in relation to college life, special events and student achievement.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 13 5.1.2 Learning and Management System: SEQTA – Engage and Learn SEQTA is Cabra’s teaching and learning ecosystem that connects all members of the college allowing staff, students, parents and caregivers to interact and collaborate in a supportive online learning community. SEQTA is used in nearly 500 schools across Australia and is used by the college to: • Record and track student attendance SEQTA is also used at Cabra to: • Record student pastoral care information • Record students daily attendance • Record student achievement • Map, share and store Teaching and Learning resources • Record student academic progress • Record pastoral care and student welfare information • Display students’ timetables • Record student achievements, • Deliver curriculum contributions, awards, etc • Manage teaching and learning resources • Communicate with parents/caregivers • Communicate with parents, caregivers and students • Provide a library of documents which parents and caregivers need to access

There are three SEQTA portals:

For students - https://student.cabra.catholic.edu.au

For parents and caregivers - https://parent.cabra.catholic.edu.au

For teachers

Students, parents and caregivers have their own secure logins for their SEQTA portals. The login details and passwords are provided by the college. The college encourages students to update their passwords on a regular basis in order to keep their SEQTA access secure.

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5.1.3 Our College Website

The college website can be located at: www.cabra.catholic.edu.au

5.1.4 Email and Phone

Front Reception/Student Services Hours and Contact Details

Front Reception Hours Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Email: [email protected] Website www.cabra.catholic.edu.au SEQTA (Engage) parent.cabra.catholic.edu.au SEQTA (Learn) student.cabra.catholic.edu.au

Student Services Hours Monday to Friday: 8.30am-3.45pm Telephone: 8179 2455, 8179 2400 Absentee Line: 8179 2477 (Please respond to the pre-recorded message) Email: [email protected]

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 15 5.2 Contacting the College 5.3 Student Access to To speak or meet with a staff member, please use the College Information following methods and table below as a guide: 5.3.1 College Notices Email: [email protected] When the ‘Notices’ tab is selected the college notices for the replace ‘staffname’ with the staff persons: first name initial designated day will appear. and surname eg. to email John Smith the email will be [email protected] Phone: (08) 81792400 Student Services will then contact the appropriate staff member App: On the home page of the app, click the icon “Contact Staff”

Reason/focus of your enquiry Who to contact Learning and Wellbeing Specific subject enquiries Subject Teacher Subject specific (back-up to Subject Teacher) Curriculum Leaders Learning and Teaching Overall learning Coordinators 5.3.2 Access to a Student Timetable Queries for students who access additional support in St Mary’s Unit St Mary’s Unit Coordinator When the ‘Timetable’ tab is selected the student’s personal subject timetable for the week will appear. Queries for students who access additional support in the Learning Centre Learning Centre Coordinator Queries for students who access additional support from the Personalised Learning Personalised Learning Coordinator Coordinator First point of contact regarding student wellbeing and general Home Class Teacher enquiries Student wellbeing enquiries House Leaders To request a counselling appointment for a student Counsellors Student wellbeing enquiries (back- up to House Leaders) Dean of Students Deputy Principal: People, Events/operational enquiries Culture and Operations Deputy Principal: Learning Learning/teaching enquiries and Teaching Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing and leadership enquiries Wellbeing and Leadership Fees Fee enquiries Family Finance Office Curriculum Extension Activities Music enquiries Music Administrator Sport enquiries Sports Administrator Other Front Reception/ All other enquiries Students Services

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5.3.3 Access to Assignment Due 5.3.5 Access to Academic Results Dates and Submit Work and Progress Updates When the ‘Upcoming’ tab is selected an overview of the When the ‘Assessments’ tab is selected an overview of the upcoming assessment tasks will appear. Students have the assessment tasks will appear. Students are also provided with ability to upload their completed assessment tasks in this a summary of their progress to date in relation to completed area. These are called ‘e-submissions’. assessment tasks.

5.3.4 Access to Subject and Assessment Outlines When the ‘Courses’ tab is selected an overview of the selected subject will appear. This provides students with a summary of the key objectives of the course along with a breakdown of the individual assessment tasks.

5.3.6 How to Log Out of SEQTA At the conclusion of your SEQTA session you need to ensure that you log out using the logout feature. The logout icon is located in the bottom left hand side of the main splash screen. It is important to be in the habit of formally logging out of your SEQTA session in order to ensure that it is not left open for others to potentially access.

Click HERE to Log Out

JOHN SMITH

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 17 5.4 Parent Access to 5.4.3 Access to Student’s Academic Reports College Information Parents and caregivers are able to access students’ academic reports via the SEQTA Engage portal. An email 5.4.1 Access to General College Information is sent to parents and caregivers notifying them of the date which the academic reports are released to the digital The SEQTA Engage splash page contains a master menu portals. on the left along with a series of tiles which provide links to John Smith specific resources.

John Smith

5.4.4 Access to Excursion Consent Forms, Policies and Information The Documents tab in SEQTA Engage provides parents and caregivers with the ability to access excursion consent 5.4.2 Access to Student’s Academic Progress forms, college policies along with subject information booklets. SEQTA Engage provides parents and caregivers with the ability to track student’s academic progress. It also provides parents and caregivers with a summary of assessment tasks which the students are working on.

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5.4.5 Access to Student’s Timetable and Attendance Parents and caregivers are also able to access a live view of their child’s Timetable in order to monitor attendance. When a lesson is selected it will provide a view of the attendance record for that lesson in the form of a tick if the student is present in the lesson, a cross if the student is absent and a tick with the letter ’L’ next to it if the student arrived late to the lesson).

A student is present in the lesson

A student is absent from the lesson A student was late to the lesson

5.4.6 Access to College Notices Parents and caregivers can access the daily notices which appear in SEQTA for the college community by selecting the Notices tab.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 19 5.5 Communication from the College 5.5.3 Reporting The majority of our communication is via emails, rather than Formal reports are available to parents/caregivers as follows: by post. Please note: we use the email addresses which were • Term 1: Progress updates and P/T/S reviews provided to us via your enrolment form. • Ongoing assessment progress is available via SEQTA and parents are encouraged to log 5.5.1 Parent/Teacher/Student Review meetings into SEQTA at the beginning of Week 9 and participate in P/T/S reviews in Week 10/11. Parent/teacher/student reviews are held twice a year. These provide an opportunity for parents/students and teachers to • Term 2: Semester progress report and review progress, explore areas for growth and set new goals. home class teacher comment We strongly encourage students to attend these. These • Term 3: Year 6-11 cumulative progress report is reviews provide an opportunity to clarify information that available via SEQTA and P/T/S reviews are in Week 7 has already been provided in regular SEQTA feedback or via or 8. (Please note: Year 12s receive a formal report) reports. • Term 4: Final end of Year report for Years 6-Stage 1 students and home class teacher comment. 5.5.2 Parent Information Evenings Stage 2 students receive a school leaver statement and final SACE results in December. These information evenings are held at varying times throughout the year and for varying purposes. We report on student achievement We encourage parents to attend these evenings as the in the following ways: best means of gaining comprehensive information relevant 1. Academic Achievement: A-E grades form assessment to their child. During Term 3, there are Subject Information decisions made using Standards Referenced Assessment Evenings for students entering Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 for the against the Schools Assistance Act (Exam results following year. for 10s and 11s are included where applicable) 2. Academic Endeavour: behaviours in learning (four-point grade scale) 3. Personal Responsibility: behaviours in wellbeing (four-point grade scale)

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Staff can be contacted by phone/email, 6 Staff Members 2018 during school terms between 8.30am – 4pm. (as of 1/11/2017)

Executive Leadership Team Teaching Staff (Not already listed) Principal Helen Riekie Mairi McIntosh Taunia Parker Kara Smallman Business Manager Paul Angley David McManus Ros Patterson Carol Smith Deputy Principal: People, Culture and Operations John Cameron Jane Morris Andy Patupas Carmen Stasic Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching Nicole Laube Carey Murray Katherine Perkas Paul von der Borch Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing and Leadership Jason Thur Keiko Nakao Deanna Riley Cheryl Webber Dean of Students Daniel Head Robert Nussio Ellie Rossi Mike Whinnen Tess O’Callaghan Sarah Russell Henry Whiting House Leaders (Staff follow their house groups for two years) Michael O’Dea Narelle Sandercock Charles Worthington Boylan House 7, 9, 11 Edmund O’Brien Jessica Sanderson- Boylan House 8, 10, 12 Monica Doherty Pauline O’Donnell Brewster Flavio Zandona Kavanagh House 7, 9, 11 Henry Whiting Catherine O’Halloran Jill Selby Maria Zuni Kavanagh House 8, 10, 12 Deb Lubatti Steven Olds Eli Sieradzki Moore House 7, 9, 11 Toni Fisher Moore House 8, 10, 12 Liam Carr Education Support Officers Principal’s Assistant and Registrar Amber Booth Murphy House 7, 9, 11 Chris de Silva Timetable & Daily Coordinator Denise Bergamin Murphy House 8, 10, 12 Ben Heath Human Resources & WHS Manager Jayne Hoffmann Curriculum Coordinators College Administrators Andrea Emerson, Irena Oleszczyk Learning and Teaching: All Faculties Sally Ivens Deputy Principal’s Assistant: Anastasia Harvey Art/Design Antonine Stagg Learning and Teaching Careers, VET and PLP Tanya Sharkey Deputy Principal’s Assistant: Student Wellbeing and Leadership Sarah Heaslip CEA Music Gemma Heath Marketing & Communications Anna Garcia English Francesca Sutton Sports Administrator Helene Ricchetti Gifted and Talented Laura Foti Music Administrator Jasmin Watkins HASS/IT Greg Way Helen Dimech, Helen Telford, Learning Centre Jenny Charewicz Student Services Officers Kim Terrell Learning and Innovation Coordinator Sandra Ciccarello Student Health Officer Aileen Ure Mathematics Isabel Heath Counsellors Tania Davison-Bennett, Performing Arts Sally Scott Michelle Roberts, Ashley Telford Personalised Learning Sue Willcock Maintenance Manager Rob Perryman Physical Education and Health Sharon Cibich Maintenance Officers Chris Davies, Brenton Day Religious Education: Curriculum Maree Samuel Felicity Burton, Georgie Byrt, Finance Officers Vibeke Jackson, Ali Martin, Religious Education: Student Leadership Karen Swift and Social Justice Lucy Jenner, Jessica Rossi Purchasing Manager Ray Byrne Religious Education: Student Spirituality Georgia Steller I.T. Manager Domenico Alluigi Research Project Lucy Jenner Damien Dreimanis, SACE Support Deanna Riley I.T. Officers Barry Hallsworth Science Krystyna Zarrinkalam Canteen Manager Judy Tansell Sports Joel Morizzi Canteen Assistants Sharyn Finlay, Melanie Joss, St Mary’s Unit Ruth Evans Samantha Tansell Art/Design Technical Assistants Ian Johnson, David Thorn Teaching Staff (Not already listed) Science Laboratory Manager Lucy Barker Clinton Alleway Ian Carmichael Rob Jarrad Science Laboratory Assistant Penny Broadway Dominic Ascoli Jennifer Cross Kim Jones Home Economics Assistant Yvonne Goudie Justine Bartlett David Finkemeyer Kathy Kontos Librarians Joyce Crawford, Louise Fairlie, Celeste Becker Tennille Gibson Phil Lamb Gerri Mills, Debra Pepper Shaun Beilby Fiona Graff Ed Lang Amy Bottroff, Claire Eastham, St Mary’s Unit Louise Fairlie, Sarah Giles, Maria Burford Elena Guastella Karen Lee-Jones Kara Hargreaves, David Iles Russell Burton Kathy Hall Kate Lymn Angela Dawodu, Amalie Fiebiger, Saz Burton Yvonne Heam Sally Mahony Lisa Harris, Susie Laundy, Learning Centre Melissa Munn, Michelle Neilson, Beth Caldwell Paula Hensing David Mazzarelli Tracey Pole, Johanna Rowe, Antonella Masia Shaun Ossitt John Simpson Lina Zanonni

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 21 7 Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care

Pastoral care of students at Cabra seeks to nurture the whole person and is thus, reflected in every aspect of school life. Cabra offers a number of formal structures, staff, programs and services to enhance the care and support offered to our students, throughout their adolescent years.

7.1 House Structure 7.3 Support Services The House Structure is the core foundation for student 7.3.1 College Counsellors welfare and pastoral care. All relationships and procedures within the House reflect the college’s belief in the centrality Cabra has a team of three highly experienced wellbeing of pastoral care, student wellbeing and restorative professionals: two social workers and one counsellor. Our processes. The House Structure offers a smaller community to wellbeing team embraces a therapeutic approach which is enhance connectedness and a caring environment where goal orientated, seeking to: student’s overall welfare, uniqueness and development is • provide an early and active response to nurtured. This includes leadership, academic and pastoral requests for counselling and assistance, development. Additionally, our House Structure aims to addressing the needs of students enhance relationships, providing greater opportunities • provide students with opportunities to discuss a broad for connection and support when transitioning between range of social, emotional and mental health concerns year levels. Essentially from the first day of a students’ life at in an atmosphere of trust, support and confidentiality Cabra, to their graduation ceremony in Year 12, they will be part of a smaller community - their House. • with parental permission, liaise with a number of external providers to strengthen support 7.2 Pastoral Care Approach strategies and networks for students • create and review Wellbeing Individual The pastoral care approach is led and supported by the Education Plans (when needed), that are used House Leader and Home Class Teachers. House Leaders to support students in the classroom and provide work closely with students, staff and families throughout strategies and insights for their teachers the year, whilst ensuring the pastoral care program meets the needs of the students in their care. Home Class Teacher • enhance support networks through the strengthening offers significant pastoral care support and is responsible for of family, peer and teacher relationships the overall development and care of students in their care. • actively promote wellbeing through Each year level has a pastoral care programme which programs and student gatherings. includes information/instruction on aspects of personal development, e.g. habits of mind, positive psychology, Students can access counselling by completing the gratitude, resilience, identity, study skills, choice theory, road “Confidential Counselling Appointment Request” form education, Rite Journey etc. via the SEQTA splash page: Counsellor button

As a general rule, we offer up to six appointments to students within a semester. If students require more intensive or long term support, our team is able to recommend a number of high quality external services available to best meet their needs.

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7.3.2 Health Centre 7.3.4 Promoting Student Wellbeing Cabra offers a Health Centre In addition to the programs, services and structures we offer, located within the Student Services we encourage students to live a balanced life and to get Building and is managed by the involved in our community to enhance genuine connections Student Health Officer, Aileen Ure : with others. It is through these relationships, students develop a strong sense of self and others and enjoy their time at [email protected]. Cabra. Aside from the regular teams, ensembles and clubs Students can access the Health on offer (see Section 15: How to get involved) we promote Centre for nursing or first aid assistance student wellbeing and connection through a variety of during school hours – 8.30am to 3.30pm means, which include: Monday to Friday. Student Services Cuppa Club: Cuppa Club is open to all and invites students Administration Staff members are to come along and enjoy a cuppa and an intellectual credentialed as Senior First Aid Officers. conversation. STEMSEL Club: This club caters for students with a keen 7.3.3 After School Study interest in coding and robotics to design projects using LEGO, Bluetooth and wireless equipment. To further support students with their learning, we offer some additional opportunities for students to utilise our facilities Wellbeing lunchtimes: Twice a week, students are invited to and work with staff. a lunchtime group: ‘All Aboard’ run by the counselling team. ‘All Aboard’, is a relaxed group that simply ‘hangs out’ and These opportunities include; plays a variety of games. • College library is open after school each night until 5pm Screen-free lunchtimes: Each week our students enjoy one • Maths Help sessions on two lunchtimes a week ‘screen free’ lunchtime in the library. Board games, reading and conversations are encouraged. • Year 12 teachers at times offer extra holiday sessions Wellbeing Week: Each year we celebrate and promote • Learning Centre after school support on Wednesdays wellbeing for one week. The activities during the week aim • Old Scholars peer tutoring available to promote positive mental health and wellbeing and build Mon–Thurs afternoons connections as well as incorporating the national RUOK day. Promotion of websites and programs: kidshelpline.com.au brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au headspace.org.au moodgym.anu.edu.au reachout.com

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 23 8 Dimensions of Learning 8.1 Learning: General Conduct in the Classroom Learning and teaching at Cabra is evidence based, student centred, inclusive and complies with the Australian Great learning usually occurs when there is a sense of safety Curriculum, the South Australian Certificate of Education, and mutual respect between students and the teacher. Crossways and the South Australian Child Protection When one considers the risk that students take when asking Curriculum. questions or in attempting something that may at first result in failure, one begins to appreciate just how important it is for The learning environment at Cabra, including the approach everyone in the class to look after each other. taken by all of its teachers, focuses on creating a supportive space in which to learn where enquiry and the appreciation Having sensible and known expectations makes Cabra a of beauty are fostered. Particular attention is provided great place to learn for everyone. It allows us to enjoy each to nurturing scholarship and a love of learning. Cabra is a other’s company and respond to very different learning place where mistakes are understood as a vital part of the styles all within the same class. Remembering to greet learning process. people, saying please and thank you and congratulating people when they achieve success are simple ways of Our curriculum and practices are shaped by the seven creating an amazing culture for everyone to enjoy. Australian Curriculum General Capabilities. These are: All teachers are encouraged to develop a set of shared class • Literacy expectations with their students at the commencement of • Numeracy the year or course. These shared expectations should be • Information and Communication Technology recorded and displayed for easy reference. The types of • Critical and Creative Thinking expectations are reflected in the acronym CABRA: • Ethical Behaviour • Personal and Social Capability • Inter-cultural Understanding These general capabilities are deemed essential to assist students to be a successful learner, a confident and creative CABRA Working Together Principles: individual and an active and informed citizen. “They are the knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions, Courteous that together with the curriculum content in each Be polite and kind to each other learning area and the cross-curriculum priorities, will assist students to live and work successfully in the 21st century Adhere to General Rules and Expectations (ACARA, Australian Curriculum and Assessment Reporting Arrive well-presented and in correct uniform Authority, 2015). Listen to each other Only access mobile phones/internet/music, when teacher grants permission Be Punctual and Organised Be on time Have all equipment/books/materials required Ensure digital devices used for learning are fully charged for lesson Arrive prepared for learning Respectful Respect others Respect property Respect general classroom environment Aim to be Persistent and Positive Genuinely attempt work set Ask for help when needed

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8.2 Assessment of Learning Our assessment design and practices are designed to ensure fairness and justice for all students at Cabra Dominican College. We adopt many of the guidelines and procedures outlined in the Learning at Cabra policy, ACARA and SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education). In order for a student’s assessment to be an accurate representation of a students’ knowledge, understanding and skill, it is therefore essential that students: • Seek to learn and commit to meeting the requirements of each subject • Make good use of the opportunities to demonstrate what they know and understand • Maintain a good record of attendance, conduct and progress • Initiate contact with teachers concerning absence from class, missed assessments, extension requests and other concerns pertaining to assessment

8.3 Assessment Procedures 8.3.4 Missing or Insufficient Evidence of Learning At times students will be unable or choose not to complete • When a student does not provide any assessments. Please refer to protocols and procedures below, evidence for an assessment type, then “i” when working through these situations. is recorded for insufficient evidence. 8.3.1 Missing an Internal Test/Work Due to Absence • If a student does not provide evidence for one of the assessment tasks, the teacher must take into account • Students will not be penalised for the absence of evidence when combining grades missing a test in genuine cases. for individual assessment tasks to determine the • Students who are absent for a test must overall grade for the assessment type. The student’s notify the teacher as soon as possible and grade for the assessment type must reflect the preferably on the day of the assessment. performance standards. The teacher can consider • At the discretion of the teacher and Curriculum the extent to which other assessment types provide Coordinator, it may be possible for the student to evidence against the performance standards. sit the same or similar in class assessment at a later 8.3.5 Examinations date. The teacher will enable the assessment to be completed if he/she considers that the validity and Parents are requested to ensure that students are available reliability of the assessment is not compromised. to sit all examinations during the scheduled examination period that is advertised in Term 1 of each year. • Students may be asked to produce a medical certificate to substantiate their absence. • The college advises that families should avoid family • SACE students must submit a medical certificate holidays during term time because of the impact on to the Learning and Teaching office if they are learning but understand that from time to time, this absent on the day of an assessment item. will be the case. Families need to advise the college if students are not attending school due to family holidays 8.3.2 Non Submission Due to Absence during term time. Students who miss examinations • Students who are absent when work is due should due to taking holidays, will not be permitted to make every effort to email evidence or deliver it to the sit examinations before or after the scheduled Student Services office in order to meet the deadline. examination period. A mark may be derived for the • Students are provided with an opportunity to examination based on the student’s previous assessment present evidence supporting their reason for not performance prior to the missed examination. This will submitting an assessment task. The subject teacher, be reviewed with the Learning and Teaching team. in consultation with the Teaching and Learning • Stage 2 exam dates are set by the SACE team will decide whether the reason is acceptable board and advertised at the start of the year. and will apply an appropriate strategy according Predicted marks will not be available for any to the guidelines in the Assessment policy. Stage 2 exams due to family holidays. 8.3.3 Negotiating Extensions • Extensions should be negotiated with the subject teacher before the due date except in unforeseen circumstances, as due dates are published on Seqta at least 7 days in advance.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 25 8.4 Learning at Home: We recognise the important role that parents/caregivers have in supporting and monitoring their child’s homework. Homework Guidelines Parents/caregivers are encouraged to make contact with Homework is an aspect of learning and offers a number of the subject teacher if they have any concerns regarding benefits. homework. Email addresses are available if you click on the teacher name in the student timetable on SEQTA. Homework time can provide an At the start of every year, class teachers are responsible for opportunity for students to: working with students to organise a homework timetable. This • Practise skills learnt in class timetable is based on one less than the number of lessons a subject has per week (i.e. if a subject has four lessons/week • Work on an ongoing project/assignment then they can expect three nights set for homework). • Develop time management and organisation skills Teachers on occasion, may choose not to set a particular • Refine and polish work to ensure best effort is reflected task, but students are encouraged to use this ‘vacant’ time for self-initiated extra reading and/or revision/or viewing of • Work on extension activities educational films. All homework and summative tasks are As a general rule, each year level has the following available on SEQTA through SEQTA Engage and SEQTA homework time per week night. Please note, that the quantity Learn. of homework can vary depending on subjects, time of term and teachers, however it should not be unmanageable. As such, teachers aim to scaffold large assignments and provide adequate time for students to complete them over a period of time.

Year 6/7 45-60 minutes 3-4 subjects @ 15 minutes each Year 8/9 1-2 hours 4 subjects @ 15-20 minutes each Year 10 1 ½ hours per day Stage 1 2 hours per day Stage 2 2-3 hours per day

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8.5 Acceptable Use of Information and Communication Technology Cabra is pleased to offer the use of information communication technology (ICT) resources for both administrative and educational purposes. These resources enable greater communication between staff, students and parents, creating digital learning environments where students can motivate themselves and each other to become independent, lifelong learners. At all times use of information communication technology must be in keeping with legal requirements and the ethos and policies of Cabra. Any students who choose to use information communication technology outside of these guidelines may have their access to the college network and hardware denied. Depending on the infringement, serious consequences such as a sanction, suspension or ban on using any of the college’s technology may occur. The principles and responsibilities outlined below cover the acceptable use of Cabra’s information communication technology both on and off campus: • College Network • College Hardware • Personal Mobile Technology • Cybersafety

8.5.1 College Network Learning, communication and collaboration are enhanced through access to the college network. All students have individual user accounts that provide access to the college’s shared resources, intranet, email and internet. The internet is in a perpetual state of evolution and as such the college claims no control over the content or subject matter of the information available via the Internet and email, but aims to monitor and promote responsible use of this valuable medium.

Students are expected to: • Ensure personal login details are not shared with other students (e.g. username and password) • Manage their behaviour on the network in compliance with the school behaviour and harassment policies • Ensure that adequate credits are available for printing • Manage their school email account (e.g. ensure email account is not full) • Report accidental or intentional access to inappropriate content through the college network 8.5.2 College Hardware Cabra Dominican College employs a wide range of ICTs including interactive whiteboards, data projectors, laptop computers and mobile devices. All hardware is to be used in accordance with its intended use and handled in a respectful manner.

Students are expected to: • Ensure mobile technology (e.g. laptop or iPad) is fully charged before arriving at the college • Use college hardware for school- related activities and research • Treatcollege hardware carefully, and alert teachers of any problems • Recognise that use of college technologies is a privilege and treat it as such

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 27 8.5.3 Personal Mobile Technology 8.5.4 Cybersafety A strict one-size-fits-all approach to ICTs will not adequately Children and young people grow to their full potential when cater to the needs of everyone. Use of personal digital they are provided with a spiritual, emotional and physical devices supports students in their diverse learning styles. environment that is enriching and safe. All internet users Cabra Dominican College is aware of the educational have a digital or online reputation. This is the opinion or benefits to be gained by integrating the use of the digital view that others have about the user, based on what they devices that students already own and use. say and do online. It is important for students to learn how to use information communication technologies (ICTs), Cabra recognises that; including mobile technologies and social networking sites, in • Mobile phones/ICT are part of the life of a student responsible and ethical ways in order to become responsible • Under teacher direction, these devices may digital citizens. Cabra Dominican College aims to provide need to be used for educational purposes and maintain a cyber-safe culture that is in keeping with our Catholic ethos. Students are expected to: • Manage the use and care of personal (non- Students are expected to: college owned) digital devices • Report suspicious online activity or breach of this policy • Acknowledge the college will not take • Ensure their online communication with responsibility for theft, damage or loss members of the college and wider community • Avoid using mobile phones at break times is both courteous and respectful, and in keeping • Ensure the device is password protected with the Catholic ethos of the college • Ensure the device is not used to store, access Parents are to: or share inappropriate or illegal content • Contact the college if they become aware of any • Only use the device in class if specifically given suspicious online activity or breach of this policy permission by the teacher to use the technology for the educational purpose of a lesson • Support their child’s cyber safety at home and discuss the issue of online safety Parents are to: • Be aware the college will not take Further eSafety Resources responsibility for theft, damage or loss. Additional information and resources on eSafety are • Ensure the device is not used to store, access available via the Australian Government website. or share inappropriate or illegal content. www.esafety.gov.au • Inform the college when a student’s personal digital device has been used in any way that is in breach of the College’s ICT Policy and Guidelines Please note: • Mobile phones/ICT devices are solely the student’s responsibility • Mobile phones/ICT devices that have the capacity to take photos and record ‘audio/ visual’ must only be used in this capacity when explicit permission is granted by the ‘subject’

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9 Learning Together to Develop Personal Responsibility 9.1 Working Together within a Restorative Framework At Cabra we use a restorative approach when working with student behaviour issues. (2005) Adapted from Watchell (1999) Watchell from Adapted (2005) Thorsborne and Blood from: Sourced

This approach looks at what happened, who has been affected and in what way, as well as what needs to happen to make things right. It aims to educate students towards self-directed right behaviour, which respects, promotes, nurtures and protects healthy relationships. It focuses on relationships and personal accountability through reflection and is based on the following six principles;

1. Focus on the relationship and how people are affected 4. See mistakes and misbehaviour as an opportunity for learning 2. Restore damaged relationships 5. Accept ambiguity 3. Talk about the behaviour without blaming or becoming personal 6. Be future-focused and talk about how to make things right

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 29 9.2 Personal Responsibility 9.3 Responding to Inappropriate Cabra aims to create a supportive environment in which Behaviour students are empowered to be young men and women All teachers are encouraged to use a range of low level of truth, hope and integrity. Students are encouraged strategies that are known by students and that are applied to respect and support the rights of others and develop consistently within the class when someone fails to meet the positive, respectful relationships. Particular attention is class expectations. Teachers have different styles and their provided to nurture relationships and reconciliation within approach to responding to minor matters will vary. the restorative framework. Cabra is a place where the opportunity for learning and growth is at our heart. As such In the case where there are persistent breaches of the class we aim to ensure all students at Cabra Dominican College and/or school expectations the teacher may arrange to have the opportunity to develop self-discipline and positive discuss the matter with parents as a means of enlisting their relationships within a caring, supportive environment. support in achieving a lasting resolution. In serious matters the teacher may also seek support of the House Leader to Students have a responsibility to: facilitate a restorative meeting to explore any underlying • Treat others with respect, fairness and issues and to negotiate an appropriate outcome. courtesy, and not hurt others When working with students we use a restorative approach. • Respect the position and authority of staff It focuses on relationships and personal accountability • Respect and care for college property through reflection, whilst recognising that the people most and the property of others effective at finding a solution to an issue are the people • Respect the right of others to learn and teachers to teach at the heart of it. This approach creates opportunities to • Behave in a manner that brings credit understand, resolve and repair harm whilst looking at; upon self, family and the college • What happened • Who has been affected and in what way, as well as Prohibited Substances • What needs to happen to make things right Cabra does not allow students while within the school zone, at school functions, travelling to and from the College to: As such, at Cabra we use the following four step approach smoke tobacco, consume alcohol, possess drug related when working with students. equipment or possess, use or supply prohibited substances or drugs.

Restorative Approach Process

STEP 1: ASSESS INCIDENT STEP 2: INVESTIGATE INCIDENT

Teacher to speak with student(s). Teacher to speak with student(s) involved. Please note: If there is any immediate This may involve a number of students/staff and harm or risk to students (victim/ thus, take a few days. perpetrator) students may be removed Leads to understanding and action to set from class/school environment things right and repair and restore relationships Safety, confidentiality, accuracy of information and timely followup is paramount STEP 3: RESOLVE INCIDENT Clarifying 're-interviews' may be required. Teacher to speak with student(s) involved Depending on the incident, parents may be based on ‘RP conference’ framework contacted. A commitment to an agreed action plan Brief documentation of incident STEP 4: FOLLOW UP recorded in SEQTA Teacher to 'check in' with student at a Relevant staff (& parents, if appropriate) later date to: notified ensure ‘right relationships’ have been restored, Parents may be invited in. action plan is being followed and if any further intervention is required.

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9.4 Bullying and Harassment

All members of our community have an equal right: We also recognise that there are other possible points • to be treated fairly of conflict that can be difficult, but are not necessarily examples of bullying. • to feel safe and secure • Breakdown in friendship groups • to learn to grow to his/her full potential • Renegotiaton back in friendships • to feel valued, accepted and cared for as a unique individual • Misunderstandings between individuals • to have his/her property respected We know that students can face a number of challenges and may wish to seek support and help when working 9.4.1 Definitions through these points of conflicts. As such, we recommend Bullying is defined as ‘consistent, ongoing, negative students speak with a trusted adult or make an appointment behaviour towards another individual’. It is unwelcome with a member of our counselling team. behaviour towards another person because it makes that person feel humiliated, threatened or unsafe. There are various types of bullying. Some include:

• Lies or Rumours • Threats or Dares • Cyber Bullying • Verbal Abuse and Teasing • Exclusion • Physical behaviour

Harassment covers a wide range of behaviours of an offensive nature. It is unwelcome behaviour towards another person which is repeated, persistent and continues for a period of time. Cyberbullying is carried out through an internet or mobile phone service such as email, chat room, discussion group or instant messaging. Cyberbullying is a way of delivering covert psychological bullying. As Belsey (2007) states, “it uses information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behaviour by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others”. As suggested by McLean (2014) examples of cyberbullying include, but are not limited to:

• Harassing and threatening message sent using any form of technology • Sending nasty text messages, IMs, MMS or repeated prank phone calls, • Using a person’s screen name to pretend to be them • Using a person’s password to access their account and then pretend to be them • Sending sexually explicit images – ‘sexting’ • Posting mean or nasty comments or pictures • Intentionally excluding others from an online group

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 31 9.4.2 Process for Dealing with Bullying or Harassment At times, bullying or harassment unfortunately occurs in the college environment. Cabra views harassment as a serious matter and aims to take effective action. Most importantly, the primary aim is to restore positive relationships, heal the hurt and establish a renewed understanding of our life together in a Christian community. When an incident of bullying or harassment is brought to our attention, we use the following process to guide our response.

Bullying/Harassment Occurs

Ignore It (Cyber-bullying) Tell the person Save/gather the Block the person to stop evidence (texts, online emails, notes, etc)

It stops It doesn’t stop

No further action Tell an adult you required trust. Discuss options

Investigation

Your choice

Meeting based Meeting with on Restorative perpetrator (possible Approach parent involvement)

Consequence / Consequence /Education Education plan re plan re behaviour choices behaviour choices and/or one or two sanctions

Please note: It stops It It It stops Sometimes students doesn’t doesn’t can need to revisit stop stop this process

Further investigation and or intervention required

Referred to Dean of Students, Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing & Leadership, or Principal

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9.5 Student Concern Process

At times students may be concerned about something at the college or have a grievance and wish to speak to someone about it. They may also want their parents/caregivers to be involved and to make the initial contact with the college. We want to work with students and families to resolve any issues that are preventing students from making the most of their time at Cabra. Students concerns will be treated sensitively and confidentially. Please refer to the flow chart below, which provides an outline of the general process for students.

Subject or Learning Wellbeing, Emotional, Concern Social Concern

Speak to your subject teacher, Speak with your St Marys Unit Coordinator or Home Class Teacher, counsellor Learning Centre Coordinator or the St Marys Unit Coordinator or Learning Centre Coordinator, or another trusted adult Concern Concern not resolved resolved Concern not Concern resolved resolved Speak to Home Class Teacher or Learning & Teaching Coordinator House Leader may become involved to help resolve concern or offer Issue investigated further advice on support available

Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching Concern not Concern resolved resolved

Concern not Concern Dean of Students or Deputy resolved resolved Principal: Student Wellbeing

Principal may be involved when issues are ongoing, Concern Concern unresolved and/or serious not resolved resolved

Principal may be involved when issues are ongoing, unresolved and/or serious.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 33 10 Attendance and Punctuality

Attendance is compulsory for all students enrolled at Cabra Dominican College. While many students in the senior years have varied timetables that allow greater flexibility in their studies, full attendance and punctuality for all lessons is an important part of achieving success. It also develops a healthy attitude for work after graduation. As schools are accountable to both the state and federal government for maintaining accurate records of student attendance it is very important for all students to adhere to the following processes for recording any absences from Cabra. By following these procedures and checking with the staff in the Student Services Office if you have any concerns, you will be able to ensure that your attendance is recorded accurately on the college transcript/reports.

10.1 Absences/Lateness 10.1.1 Absence Alerts If you are absent from school or arriving late your parents/ • Each day parents will be notified by SMS if their caregivers need to: child is not at the college by Recess time • Students class attendance will be live on ABSENT FROM SCHOOL? PLEASE NOTIFY US... SEQTA and therefore parents can view this If your child or children will be absent from school, parents and record via SEQTA throughout the day caregivers are required to notify the college. • If a student does not attend class, teachers Option 1: Option 2: Option 3: may send a ‘Absence Alert’ to parents, Call and leave a Send a TEXT Notify via the notifying them of their child’s absence Voice Message: message: Cabra APP: Please note: You Please note: You Please click on the 10.1.2 Late Arrival to School cannot speak with cannot speak with absentee icon and • If you arrive before 9.00am, please sign anyone; please leave anyone; please TEXT complete the form. a message with the the following details: in with your home class teacher following details: TEXT Message to: • After 9.00am please sign in at the Student Services Office Dial: 0427 767 937 • Please note: all late arrivals must be accompanied by a 8179 2477 In the text parent/caregiver acknowledgement and explanation After the message message, please tone, please leave leave the following 10.1.3 Late Arrival to Class the following information: • Every effort needs to be made to be punctual to class. Once the form is information: ››Child’s name Ongoing lateness is unacceptable and will be followed › › complete, press ›Child’s name ›Home Class up according to the process on the following page ››Home Class ››Reason Submit. ››Reason (Family, Illness, 10.1.4 Early Departure (Family, Illness, Holiday) Holiday) ››Your Name • If you need to leave early for an appointment or ››Your Name (Parent or Guardian) another commitment, a note in the school diary (Parent or Guardian) must be shown to your Home Class Teacher and House Leader. This note must also be presented Please note: when signing out at the Student Services Office • If students arrive late, leave early or have an • Alternatively, parents/caregivers can contact the appointment during the day, they must sign in college and Student Services staff will update SEQTA and out at the Student Services Office. Parental permission must be given prior to this occurring • Upon certain circumstances the college may request medical certificates for extended periods of absence due to illness/medical conditions • As a general rule, medical certificates are not required for students in Year 6, 7, 8 & 9 • SACE students must submit a medical certificate to the Learning and Teaching Office if they are absent on the day of an assessment item

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10.1.5 Extended Absence STEP 1: FIRST LATE/ABSENCE For prolonged absences such as a family holiday, hospital stay etc., please notify the Deputy Principal, Helen Riekie, in Teacher to speak with student writing. For absences of more than one month’s duration, an STEP 2: SECOND OR THIRD LATE/ABSENCE exemption will need to be sought from the Principal. Teacher to speak with student. 10.1.6 Procedure Regarding Ongoing Parents are contacted/alerted Lateness/Absenteeism Details in SEQTA

It is important to be punctual and at school ‘all day, every day’ because it: STEP 3: ONGOING LATE/ABSENCE • Shows respect of self and others in The House Leader to speak with Parent/Student your learning environment Details in SEQTA • Enables you to participate fully in your learning • Enables you to gain maximum STEP 4: SUBSEQUENT ONGOING LATE/ABSENCE benefit from your schooling Dean of Students or Deputy Principal: Student • Is a good habit that will support future career aspirations Wellbeing, to work with Students/Parents If ongoing lateness/absenteeism occurs, the flow chart Details in SEQTA opposite provides a guide for the follow up procedure.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 35 11 Uniform and Personal Presentation All students are required to wear the college uniform as 11.1 Uniform Requirements specified below. This is something that is discussed with all families at the enrolment interview and enrolment at Cabra 11.1.1 General Uniform Requirements is conditional upon parent and student support for the Wearing the correct college uniform is a requirement of all Uniform and Personal Presentation Code. students attending Cabra Dominican College. While there are various reasons for having a consistent approach to what we wear to school our hope is that it Students should ensure: provides students and families with a practical approach • non-uniform items (T-shirts, undergarments, etc) to the question of, ‘What do I wear today?’ Accordingly, worn for added warmth, are not visible parents, students and staff have been involved in designing • The blazer is worn to and from the college (as the and modifying the current uniform with the intention of outer garment) during the winter Terms 2 and 3, and making it as comfortable, functional and flattering as is the outer garment in Terms 1 and 4, if needed possible while representing good value for money. • The college jumper is NOT worn as the outer Due to the expense associated with purchasing uniforms, garment (to and from school) at any time most colleges, including Cabra, are reluctant to change the uniform too often as it generates unnecessary extra • The Cabra backpack is to be used expenses for families. While it is hard to deny the logic of this • Summer uniform is worn in Terms 1 and 4 approach it also means that there will be times when some • Winter uniform is worn in Terms 2 and 3 students feel that uniform does not meet their needs. On those occasions we encourage students to understand the • PE uniform is worn to and from the college on learning that comes with accepting that one will often in life days when PE Practical lessons are scheduled have to accept things like dress codes as a normal part of being an adult. Finally, on the role of uniform in a place where we look forward to nurturing the uniqueness of individuals, one can take the view that adopting a uniform approach to what we wear releases us from the day-to-day pressures of what our peers may think of a certain outfit. In this way we seek to support an environment that encourages people to be freer to be themselves, removed from some of the peer pressures that are so much part of adolescence. Wearing the uniform well and presenting ourselves in a neat and tidy manner is also an important part of celebrating our involvement in the Cabra community.

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11.1.2 Sporting Teams Uniform Requirements All students who play in a Saturday morning sporting team for the college are required to have a sports uniform specific to their sport. These uniforms are only available from the JS XPRESS Uniform Shop. Fitting and order periods will be advised by the Sport Department. Please note: the JS XPRESS Uniform Shop carry a small range of second hand uniforms also.

The Sport Uniforms are as follows: Cricket • White Sublimated Polo top • White cricket pants • White Cabra Broad rimmed cricket hat with logo Basketball • Sublimated singlet and shorts • White crew socks with no visible branding Football and Soccer • Sublimated Guernsey (footy) and playing top and shorts • Cabra Thinskins Football socks available at JS XPress Uniform Shop Netball • Sublimated A Line dress • Sublimated training top • White crew socks with no visible branding. Tennis and Volleyball • White Sublimated Polo top • Black Cabra P.E. shorts • White Crew socks with no visible branding

Please note: When cold, the Cabra rugby jumper or black Cabra spray jacket is able to be worn at games and at matches. No other outer garments are allowed.

Knock Out Sport For Knockout Competitions, sports uniforms are available for hire from the Cabra Sports Office. A $20 deposit is required. (NB. Football have their own special guernseys for the whole team. No deposit required).

11.1.3 Music Uniform Requirements All students in a music ensemble need to have a performance uniform. This uniform is worn at all performances and is as follows: • Music Department Black Polo Top with logo (available for purchase from JS XPress Uniform Shop) • Black trousers/skirt (sourced from home) • Black school shoes

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 37 The following are the requirements of uniform for: Summer and Winter, Formal and PE, Sporting Teams and Music Note: All sporting team uniforms are available at the JS Xpress Uniform Shop and vary depending on the sport

GIRLS SUMMER (TERMS 1 AND 4) BOYS WINTER (TERMS 2 AND 3) Dress Rust check (to be worn to the knee) Trousers Cabra grey melange with black belt Rust V-neck (but not worn as the outer garment to or from Long sleeve white with black pin stripe, (top button done up, Jumper school) Shirt tucked in with sleeves buttoned) Shoes Black leather lace-up school shoes Tie College issued tie (worn to top button, no gap) Socks White anklet (socks must cover both the heels and ankles) Jumper Rust V-neck (but not worn as the outer garment to and from Blazer Rust with gold braid school) Hat Approved hat with Cabra logo Socks Cabra Grey anklet socks BOYS SUMMER (TERMS 1 AND 4) Shoes Black leather lace-up school shoes Shirt Short sleeved, open neck (white with black pin stripe) Blazer Rust with gold braid to be worn to and from school Trousers Cabra grey melange with black belt SUMMER PE (GIRLS AND BOYS: TERMS 1 AND 4) Shorts Cabra black shorts with drawstring waist Shorts Medium Cabra grey melange school shorts with black belt or elastic waist Top Cabra short sleeve polo top. Cabra long sleeve rugby if Socks Cabra grey melange anklet socks needed for warmth Shoes Black leather lace-up school shoes Non marking soles ‘Surfie/Skate’ type shoes should not be Jumper Rust V-neck (but not worn as outer garment to or from Sports shoes school) worn, including volleys, leisure or canvas style shoes Blazer Rust with gold braid ¼ Crew plain white sports socks (above ankle style) No Hat Approved hat with Cabra logo Socks visible branding GIRLS WINTER (TERMS 2 AND 3) Hat Approved Cabra hat Skirt Grey checked skirt (to be worn to the knee) WINTER PE (GIRLS AND BOYS: TERMS 2 AND 3) Shirt Long sleeved white with black pin stripe, (top button done Track Pants Cabra track pants only (with ankle zips fastened) or Cabra up, tucked in with sleeves buttoned) or Shorts black shorts with drawstring waist Tie College issued tie (worn to top button, no gap) Top Cabra short sleeve polo top Rust V-neck (but not worn as the outer garment to and from Rugby Top Cabra long sleeve rugby if needed for warmth Jumper school) Track Jacket Cabra track top if needed for warmth / polar fleece lined Cabra Grey knee-high socks (socks need to be worn pulled Sports Shoes As per summer uniform Socks/Tights up on formal occasions/masses) Grey tights (light grey opaque 70 denier OR light grey cotton ¼ Crew white sports socks (above ankle style) No visible blend from JS X) Socks branding Shoes Black leather lace-up school shoes MUSIC ENSEMBLE UNIFORM Blazer Rust with gold braid to be worn to and from school College issued Black Polo Top with Music Department Top emblem

11.2 Important Notes Regarding Uniform and Personal Presentation 11.2.1 Formal Occasions/Masses/Assemblies ◦◦ Dreadlocks, mohawk style The college uniform for official occasions and outings is: ◦◦ Extreme colours or contrasts full uniform for that term worn with the blazer as the outer • Hair colour can be natural tones only garment. On days where full uniform is required, students • Boys faces should be clean shaven need to bring their PE uniform to change into if they have a PE lesson on that particular day. • Hair accessories and ribbons can be of rust, gold, black or white; hair slides and combs to be clear 11.2.2 Hair brown (one school colour only, no patterns) • Hair should be clean, neat and tidy, out of the eyes Please note: The college reserves the right to determine • Long hair should be fully tied back off the face what constitutes appropriate personal presentation. This will be at the discretion of the Principal. Participation in any • Hair should be neat above the collar, fundraising initiatives that do not adhere to the personal or fully tied back off the face presentation guidelines (e.g. Shave for a Cure), need to be • Hair should not be of an extreme nature negotiated with the Principal. that it attracts attention. Some examples of what is considered ‘extreme’ are: ◦◦ Razor cuts, patterns cut into the hair ◦◦ Cuts shorter than a ‘number 2’

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11.2.3 Jewellery 11.3 Responding to Uniform Infringements • Earrings: plain sleepers or studs (one On the whole students wear the uniform well and members of staff rarely have to stud per ear in the lower lobe ONLY) remind them of the requirements. Nevertheless, it has been our experience over • No other piercings are allowed many years that providing a clear and consistent response to matters involving • Clear, discreet retainers uniform and personal presentation provides all students with the certainty they can be worn need throughout their time at Cabra. As you can see from the following flowchart we recognise that most will have days when something is missing or it is impossible • A simple chain with a religious to wear the entire uniform as intended. Therefore, the first response of the college symbol can be worn staff is a simple reminder followed by a simple sanction if needed. • No other jewellery can be worn (e.g. rings, bracelets) If there is an ongoing issue relating to uniform and personal presentation the House Leader or Home Class Teacher will work through a restorative conversation with the • One simple signet ring can be worn student and parents if needed to address the underlying cause of the issue. 11.2.4 Make-Up and Nails From time to time and usually at the change of season from one type of uniform • Only light foundation allowed to the next, the college staff will provide students with a formal reminder of • No eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara the uniform requirements either in a group meeting or via the student notices. or lip gloss can be worn If students have any questions about the uniform or personal presentation requirements they are encouraged to discuss these with their Home Class Teacher. • No coloured nail polish can be worn 11.3.1 Uniform Infringement Process 11.2.5 Sun-Safety The college strongly recommends that FIRST UNIFORM INFRINGEMENT when outdoors, all staff and students: • Home ClassTeacher/Teacher to speak with student • Wear hats which protect • Home Class Teacher and House Leader is notified by internal SEQTA note the face and neck • Wear a SPF 30+ broad spectrum SECOND UNIFORM INFRINGEMENT water resistant sun screen • Home Class Teacher to speak with student • Use shaded and covered • Parents are notified via SEQTA notification – request for support from areas where practical parents to address uniform issue and notified that further infringements will result in a compulsory ‘uniform review session’ • Students are not permitted to use the college ovals or outdoor courts in Term 1 or Term 4 unless THIRD UNIFORM INFRINGEMENT they are wearing a hat • Home Class Teacher to speak with student 11.2.6 Winter Warmth • House Leader schedules a compulsory ‘uniform review session’ with DP/Dean of Students Scarves and gloves in black, rust or • House Leader to phone parents white can be worn during winter. A Black Polar Fleece Scarf with logo is available from JS XPress. UNIFORM REVIEW SESSION • Student attends a uniform review session 11.2.7 Non-Uniform Day Dress Code • Student reflection is sent to parents/House Leader The focus of these non-uniform days is neat casual clothes. There should SUBSEQUENT ONGOING UNIFORM INFRINGEMENTS be NO ‘dress up’ outfits, midriffs, off the shoulder tops, or body piercings. • Response from House Leader could include: Casual clothes should not draw undue – student sent home to change – parent/student meeting attention and students will be sent home if clothes are inappropriate. Students must ensure that suitable enclosed footwear and clothing are worn for practical subjects such as PE, Home Economics, Design & Technology etc.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 39 12 Travelling Safely to and from the College 12.1 General Guidelines 12.2 Reporting Threatening Behaviour Students travel to and from Cabra from across metropolitan From time to time, the college receives notification of Adelaide using both public and private transport. Therefore, threatening or offensive behaviour from a member of the we ask all families and students to keep the following public towards students travelling to or from the college. information in mind and to adhere to the procedures Whenever this occurs the college informs students and outlined below to provide for the safety of all. families of the advice provided through the police or Catholic Education Office. Depending on the nature of the The mode of transport to and from the college depends on concern, additional college staff are deployed to provide a variety of factors including the age of the young person, extra support for students and families. the distances travelled and the times at which they are travelling. In general, the college encourages the following: If a student is concerned about the behaviour of a member of the public they are encouraged to avoid the person, • Parents know how and when their children stay with a group of friends or other people and to contact are travelling to and from Cabra their parents immediately. In severe cases the college • Students travel directly to the college and recommends calling the police on 000 and immediately refrain from meeting up with friends at seeking refuge in a safe place such as a shop, bus or school local shops before or after school where there are other people present. We also ask that the matter is reported to the college (House Leader or a Deputy • Parents should be fully informed of those occasions when Principal) as soon as possible. This allows us to liaise with the students ‘need’ to interrupt their travel arrangements police to ensure the safety of all concerned. • If students miss their bus or experience any other difficulty with transport to or from the college they should contact their parents immediately and if needed return to the college and report to either Student Services or the Front Reception area where our staff can assist them • Students should conduct themselves in an exemplary manner in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and according to the rules associated with public transport and as pedestrians. Students must obey the traffic laws that apply to them as pedestrians or as drivers for those older students who drive to school. The college discourages groups of Cabra students from gathering at local venues without adult supervision as this can place students at risk from unsafe peer pressure or from unwanted approaches by members of the public and shop owners who feel intimidated by the presence of a large group of young people. On a few occasions throughout the year, usually associated with early dismissal times, the college imposes temporary restrictions on student movement and access to local shops due to the unusually large number of young people present at the time. Parents and students are notified of this advice via email prior to those events.

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12.3 Student Misbehaviour while Travelling to and from School It is important for students to remember that the Student On the rare occasion that a student driver is observed driving Handbook and the Uniform and Personal Presentation in a reckless manner the incident will be reported to the Code apply until they have returned home or met with their police. parents at another location. College staff respond to reports In Term One every year Cabra hosts the RAP program for of students misbehaving on their way to or from the college young drivers and their parents. This is an excellent program in the same way as if the student were at Cabra. that has been endorsed by many Cabra families over several Students who feel harassed or threatened by other students years. With this in mind it has become an important strategy while travelling to or from the college are encouraged to for promoting healthier attitudes towards driving and safety report the matter just as they would, had it occurred at the for everyone in our community. college during normal school hours. Student passengers While it is very difficult for the college to enforce, all 12.4 Student Drivers student passengers should adhere to the laws surrounding Due to the number of young people present in the vicinity probationary licenses. of Cabra we encourage student drivers to pay particular attention to the road rules that apply in the vicinity of the Excursions and camps college and to take extra care when pedestrians are Students are generally not permitted to drive to camps present. Given the number of young drivers attending the and or excursions. If there are exceptional circumstances college we also ask students to be mindful of the rights of requiring a student to drive to such an activity approval must local residents by obeying the local traffic code in relation be sought in writing from the teacher in charge prior to the to parking. date of the event.

13 Student Conduct Before School, Recess, Lunch and After School

While most of the college is accessible for students there are some areas that are ‘Out of Bounds’ for reasons of safety and sensible supervision of large numbers of young people. All students are expected to know the areas where they are permitted to use at various times of the day and to obey the signs in place.

• Ball games are only permitted in the designated areas such as the handball courts and ovals • All students are expected to walk in all areas except on the ovals • Food and drinks are not to be taken onto either oval (large and small) • Students are not permitted to climb trees or to engage in rough behaviour likely to cause harm to others • Students are not permitted to leave the college premises without parental permission.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 41 14 Sports Code of Behaviour 14.3 For Coaches – Enjoy What You Do • Plan, encourage and create opportunities to 14.1 For Players – Play by the Rules develop individual skills for all team members • Acknowledge good play by team members • Ensure that training opportunities are appropriate and by members of the opposing team for the age group, the skill and physical development of players in your team • Play for the enjoyment and personal development. Remember that playing is the most important thing • Give all students a fair chance to participate in training and at games • Accept and play by the rules of the sport, which are there for good reason • Remove from the field or play any player whose behaviour repeatedly does not reflect team expectations • Co-operate with your coach and with the team and game officials. Without them • Be fully prepared for all training sessions and games, there would be no competition the same as you would expect from the players • Wear appropriate sports uniform including • Be constructive, not destructive, in your appropriate outer garment when cold (Cabra rugby response to the player’s efforts jumper or black Cabra spray jacket) at games and at matches. Represent your school properly • Be committed to team expectations The team is counting on you • Treat all players and officials as you would like to be treated • Be fully committed to training and games. This includes being on time and being adequately prepared

14.2 For Parents and Spectators – Set a Good Example • Encourage participation by your child. Remember that sport is for your child to enjoy • Provide a model of good sporting behaviour for your child to follow by: ◦◦Demonstrating respect and courtesy to all players, officials, spectators and especially visitors to the school ◦◦Encouraging honest effort, skilled performance and team loyalty ◦◦Supporting and respecting the efforts of coaches and referees at all times, as well as the coach’s decision if your child is behaving inappropriately ◦◦Promoting the idea that sport is played for enjoyment and that mistakes are part of a child’s development • Assist the team in a voluntary capacity when possible. Lend a hand – it will be appreciated • Encourage your children to be fully prepared for training and games, including being on time and wearing the correct uniform • Ensure that your children are picked up at the end of games • If you have any grievances, address the Sports Coordinator in the first instance

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15 Opportunities to be Involved

The more involved in the college students become, the more opportunities they will have to meet others and make new friends. There is an incredibly broad range of activities available at Cabra which can enrich your time at the college and make it more enjoyable. Examples of these extracurricular activities include; (NB. Subject to student interest and staff availability).

MUSIC MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE SPORT Private instrumental lessons Mathematics Olympiad Competition (Year 6) Athletics Middle School Band Australian Mathematics Competition Basketball Concert Band ICAS Science Competition (Year 6) Cricket Stage Band Rio Tinto Big Science Competition Cross Country Festival Choir Oliphant Science Awards Swimming Cabra Chorus Tennis Boys Chorus ENGLISH/HUMANITIES Volleyball Concert Choir Debating Lacrosse Jazz Train – Jazz Choir Mock Trials Football Revelation – Jazz Choir Public Speaking Netball Beginner Drum Corps “Write a book in a day” Soccer Sticks Training Junior Drum Corps GENERAL AREAS Senior Drum Corps Tournament of the Minds Wire Choir – Guitar Ensemble Chess Guitar Ensemble Knitting Club Wind Ensemble Musical Brass Ensemble String Ensemble Aside from these activities, students have the opportunity to be involved in:

Community Living Week Italian Immersion Trip Japanese Immersion Trip World Challenge Sporting Carnivals Intercol – Sporting Carnival with Cardijn College Catholic Schools Music Festival Hosting International students Lunchtime activities (eg. Year 8 – O’Mara Cup) St Dominic’s Day Retreats Masses, Liturgies and Celebrations

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Sport is offered to all students at Cabra Dominican College. Music All students are encouraged to get involved and all sporting Music lessons are offered at the college for the purpose abilities are welcome. Summer season runs through Terms of providing students the opportunity to participate in the 1 and 4 and Winter Terms 2 and 3. Playing either Summer musical life of Cabra Dominican College. If you intend to or Winter Sport entails a full TWO TERM COMMITMENT – have instrumental lessons at Cabra, it is an expectation that including one training session per week and weekend you participate in a music department ensemble. games. Lessons are available for the following instruments: Knock Out Sport Trombone, tuba, trumpet, French horn, euphonium, Students are selected to represent Cabra in various saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, flute, double bass, Knockout Competitions throughout the year. Selection cello, viola, violin, harp, voice, classical guitar, electric is based on previous knowledge of ability and/or trials. guitar, piano, electric bass, drums and percussion. Entering and nominating teams is dependent on numbers and the talent/skill level of the students in the designated Ensembles age group required. Cabra currently has over 20 ensembles and a bi-annual Please note the following: musical for students to select from. Ensemble selection • Students will only be eligible to compete in does not have to be based on their instrument of tuition Knockout Sport if all schoolwork is up to date and students can be involved in as many ensembles as they wish. Most ensembles have entry requirements and some • Any students with behavioural issues will not be selected are by invitation or audition. • Knockout Sport is played to win – selected players may not get equal game time For further information or enquires regarding the individual tuition or the ensemble program, please contact the Music Nominating Administrator. Students are invited to nominate for their chosen co- Phone: 8179 2406 or email: [email protected] curricular sport/s online by a specified date. Teams must have adequate numbers before being entered into the competition. Students will receive more information on web- choices online sport nomination. Students are expected to commit to their team for the entire season. There are no withdrawals or fee reimbursement once committed.

Sport news Sport information is distributed via the Cabra App, daily bulletin notices, email and text messages. Sport draws and away venue maps are uploaded to the College App. For further information, please contact the Sports Administrator. Phone: 8179 2415 or email: [email protected]

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16 College Awards

At Cabra we delight in formally acknowledging and celebrating the contributions, service and achievements of students. Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to work towards the following awards:

Awards (in alphabetical order) • Academic Excellence • Kathleen Hancock Award • Academic Endeavour • Lincoln Chalice Award • Archbishop Awards for excellence for senior students • Lorraine Russell Award • Australian Defence Force Award – Long Tan Award • Music Award • Cabra Old Scholars Award • Pearl Award • Caltex Best All Rounder • Sports Awards: Jumior Sportsperson of the Year, • College DUX and DUX Proxime Senior Sportsperson of the Year • Dominican Sisters Award • Veritas Awards (Year 6-11) • Dr Helen Northey Award • University of Adelaide Principal’s Scholarship • Dominican Old Scholars Award • Year 6-11 Outstanding Academic Achievement • Governor of South Australia Commendation Award • Year 12 Outstanding Academic Achievement • House Awards

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2018 — 45 17 Student Leadership

Student Leadership is an integral part of the Cabra community and provides formal opportunities for student’s voices to be heard, enabling them to participate in shaping the community to which they belong. It also celebrates the gifts, talents and contributions of students as they serve the school community. Student Leadership at Cabra nurtures, challenges and affirms young people giving them opportunities to develop skills, confidence and understanding of themselves and leadership. All Student Leaders are expected to; Student Leadership Roles • Be excellent ambassadors for the college • Be excellent role models for their peers Year 12 • Engage in the life of the college • College Captains – two (male/female) • Reflect the college’s values • College Vice Captains – two (male/female) • Be their best selves • House Captains – two per House; • Share their gifts, skills and time generously Moore, Kavanagh, Boylan, Murphy (male/female) • Be a voice for their peers: sharing ideas, raising • Sports Captains – two (male/female) issues or concerns at relevant meetings and • Music Captains – two (male/female) contribute agenda items for discussion. Year 6-11 Student Leadership roles vary, reflecting their seniority and foci, however, the contribution and importance of each • Year 11 House Captains – two per House (male/female) student leader is not in any way diminished. Each student • Year 10 House Captains – two per House (male/female) leadership role has a unique focus and connection to • Year 9 House Captains – two per House (male/female) specific aspects and students of the community. As such, • Year 8 House Captains – two per House (male/female) each leadership role enables meaningful connections and opportunities within a smaller community, whilst contributing • Year 7 House Captains – two per House (male/female) to the collective responsibility of service to the community. • Year 6 House Captains – two per House (male/female)

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17.1 Student Leadership Role Descriptions

College Captains Music Captains The College Captains’ primary role is to be of service to the The Music Captains’ primary role is to be an ambassador college. Within the community they represent the college and advocate of music within the college. The Music on numerous formal occasions: including the Whole School Captains are responsible for promoting music and providing Masses, Whole School Assemblies and Principal’s Tours. a service to others. They ensure all information/initiatives from Within the wider community they represent the college on the SRC are communicated and supported within the music numerous formal occasions: which include, ANZAC Day program. They will at times be called upon to represent the Vigil Mass, Archbishop Awards, and local parish/primary college, for example; Principal’s Tours, music events, whole school functions. The College Captains also chair the school Masses, and other music events and/or competitions. Student Representative Council (SRC) meetings. The College They work closely with the CEA Music Coordinator and are Captains work closely with the Deputy Principal and the members of the SRC. Student Leadership and Social Justice Coordinators. Year 11 House Captains College Vice Captains The Year 11 House Captains’ primary role is to be of service The College Vice Captains primary role is to be service to the to their House within the college. The Year 11 House Captains college through their leadership of social justice initiatives. role is to support the Year 12 House Captains and House Within the community they will represent the college on Leaders, and actively promote house spirit, particularly numerous formal occasions including whole school Masses, within their year level. They will at times be called upon to whole school assemblies and Principal’s Tours. Within the represent the college, for example; Principal’s Tours, house wider community they represent the college on numerous sporting events, St Dominic’s Day, Masses and prayer formal occasions: which include, ANZAC Day Vigil Mass, services. They work closely with their House Leaders. Year Archbishop Awards, and local Parish/Primary School 11 House Captains attend all House Student Leadership Functions. The College Vice Captains also facilitate Social meetings. Justice meetings. The College Vice Captains work closely Year 6-10 House Captains with the Deputy Principal and the Student Leadership and Social Justice Coordinators. The Year 6-10 House Captains’ primary role is to be of service to their House within the college. Their role is to support House Captains their House Leaders and work closely with the other student leaders in their house to create an inclusive, welcoming, The House Captains’ primary role is to be of service to joyful house environment. They will at times be called upon their House within the college. The House Captains are to represent the college, for example; Principal’s Tours, responsible for running their House Student Leaders house sporting events, St Dominic’s Day, Masses and prayer meetings focussing on promoting house spirit and ensuring services. Year 6-10 House Captains attend all House Student all information/initiatives from the SRC are communicated Leadership meetings. Whilst there are some common and supported within the House. They will at times be called aspects to a student leader’s role, all House Captains are upon to represent the college, for example; Principal’s Tours, encouraged to develop and share their unique leadership house sporting events, St Dominic’s Day, Masses and prayer strengths and abilities. The Year 6-10 House Captains have a services. They work closely with their House Leaders and are key role to play in; members of the SRC. • Representing and being a voice for their peers Sports Captains • Creating and nurturing a welcoming, The Sports Captains’ primary role is to be an ambassador friendly, inclusive college environment and advocate of sport within the college. The Sports • Encouraging others to get involved in college life Captains are responsible for promoting good sportsmanship • Actively promoting social justice initiatives and providing a service to others. They ensure all • Actively promoting house based/year level activities information/initiatives from the SRC are communicated and supported within the sporting program. They will at times be Other Student Leadership Roles called upon to represent the college, for example; Principal’s (formal and informal) within the college Tours, sporting events (Dominican Cup, Intercol, Swimming • Peer Support Carnival, Catholic Schools Sporting Carnival) and other sporting exchanges and/or competitions. They work closely • Ensemble Captains with the Sports Coordinator and are members of the SRC. • Sporting Team Captains

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