CABRA DOMINICAN COLLEGE

Student Handbook

Student Handbook 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Welcome to Cabra Dominican College...... 4

2 History and Traditions...... 5 2.1 Vision Statement...... 5 2.2 College Crest...... 5 2.3 History of Cabra Dominican College...... 5 2.3.1 St Dominic...... 5 2.3.2 Catholic Community...... 5 2.3.3 Dominican Sisters...... 6 2.3.4 Dominican Education Australia ...... 6 2.4 House Names...... 7 2.5 Buildings and Grounds...... 7 2.6 Saint Dominic’s Chapel...... 8 2.7 Hymn to Saint Dominic...... 9 2.8 Our School Song...... 9 2.9 Prayers...... 10

3 General Information...... 11 3.1 Obtaining Learning Resources...... 11 3.2 Ordering and Payments...... 11 3.3 Pickup/Drop Off Zones...... 12 3.4 Daily Timetable...... 12 3.5 Uniform Shop...... 13 3.6 Canteen...... 13 3.6.1 Canteen Menu...... 14

4 Communications between Cabra and Home...... 15 4.1 Face to Face...... 15 4.2 Website...... 15 4.3 College App...... 15 4.4 Email and Phone...... 16 4.5 Publications...... 16 4.6 Facebook...... 16 4.7 Learning and Management System: SEQTA – Engage and Learn...... 17 4.8 Excursion and Student Health Portal – Consent2Go...... 17

5 Accessing Learning Information...... 18 5.1 Student Access to Information...... 18 5.1.1 Daily Notices...... 18 5.1.2 Access to a Student Timetable...... 18 5.1.3 Assignment Due Dates and Submitting Work ...... 18 5.1.4 Subject and Assessment Outlines...... 18 5.1.5 Access to Academic Results and Progress Updates...... 18 5.1.6 How to Log Out of SEQTA ...... 19

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5.2 Parent Access to College Information...... 19 5.2.1 General College Information...... 19 5.2.2 Student’s Academic Progress...... 19 5.2.3 Student’s Academic Reports...... 19 5.2.4 Student’s Timetable and Attendance...... 19 5.2.5 Daily Notices...... 20 5.3 Student Learning Feedback...... 20 5.3.1 SEQTA Alerts...... 20 5.3.2 Parent/Teacher/Student Review meetings...... 20 5.3.3 Parent Information Evenings...... 20 5.3.4 Reporting...... 20

6 Staff Members 2019...... 21

7 Student Wellbeing...... 22 7.1 Our Houses ...... 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

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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

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

12 Travelling Safely to and from school...... 39 12.1 General Guidelines...... 39 12.2 Reporting Threatening Behaviour...... 39 12.3 Student Misbehaviour while Travelling to and from School...... 40 12.4 Student Drivers...... 40

13 Student Conduct Before School, Recess, Lunch and After School...... 40

14 Sports Code of Behaviour...... 41 14.1 For Players – Play by the Rules...... 41 14.2 For Parents and Spectators – Set a Good Example...... 41 14.3 For Coaches – Enjoy What You Do...... 41

15 Opportunities to be Involved...... 42 15.1 How to Get Involved in Sport...... 43 15.2 How to Get Involved in Music...... 44

16 College Awards...... 45

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

18 College Policies...... 48

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 3 1 Welcome to Cabra Dominican College

Welcome to Cabra Dominican College and the 2019 school year. We are committed to providing an excellent, well-rounded education, focused on the current and future needs of each young person. We nurture and develop the unique gifts of our students, to liberate them in the search for truth and to empower them to create a better world. Students and families often speak with great affection of their connection with our community, the Dominican story, each other and staff. These quality relationships then extend to the classroom and underpin the rich and diverse learning opportunities available. Cabra students have access to an extensive curriculum, coupled with a broad and diverse extra- curricular experience. Overall, our hope is that students become confident, capable, well-educated young people of faith, optimism, courage and joy. Through the collaboration of students, families and staff members this handbook reflects 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 2019.

The Cabra Leadership Team

H elen Riekie Nicole Laube John Cameron Principal Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching Deputy Principal, People, Culture and Operations

Daniel Head Jason Thur Erin M ann Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing and Leadership Director of Student Wellbeing Director of Learning and Teaching

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2 History and Traditions

In 1193 at age 23, Dominic was ordained a priest. Dominic 2.1 Vision Statement worked at the Cathedral at Osma in Spain under the Bishop Cabra Dominican College, as a Christian community in the of Osma who had embraced canon reformation including Catholic tradition, strives to nurture and develop the unique the rules of community life under Saint Augustine. It was gifts of individuals, to liberate them in the search for truth, and these notions of community life which attracted Dominic to empower them to create a better world. and formed the basis of what he considered should be the community life for his own order. There are many stories about St Dominic that have been 2.2 College Crest passed on throughout the centuries. One of the most Our College crest or shield is significant in understanding him happened when he was divided into 8 gyrons, meeting at a young man. While studying humanities and theology in the centre. It is black and white, Palencia a severe famine struck the region with devastating the armourial colours of the impact on the local people. Dominic was so moved with Guzman family. Guzman was the compassion for the ordinary people who were left with family name of St Dominic. Added nothing to eat as a result that he sold all his precious books to this shield is the white and and furniture to raise funds for those in such great need. His black cross, worn by the Knights declaration that, ‘I do not want to study dead skins, while of Calatrava. people are dying of hunger’ reveals much about the values St Dominic’s mother was of on which he based his choices. It is said that numbers of this family. The ‘flowering of other students at the university followed his example of the Cross’ represents the lily, compassion. Indeed, it was compassion that was at the core symbolic of purity. Above the of Dominic’s response to all people – both companions and shield there is a star, placed in memory of the brilliant star strangers. seen shining on St Dominic’s forehead at his Baptism. The complete shield signifies that the Dominican Order has been 2.3.2 Catholic Community founded for the defence of the Church. The motto is ‘Veritas’ because a Dominican’s greatest work is to preach the Truth of The integration of Christian values and the search for truth, in God. an atmosphere of cooperative involvement, are basic qualities of an education at Cabra. There is a real sense of support and encouragement for the 2.3 History of Cabra Dominican College process of personal growth at Cabra Dominican College. Reflection days, retreats and regular liturgies complement 2.3.1 St Dominic the formal Religious Education program, which offers a In the year of 1206, Dominic Guzman developmental study of our Catholic heritage and the founded, at Prouille in southern France, opportunity for open discussion of faith issues. a Religious Order of women to care for and instruct the girls and young In addition, the religious life of the College is expressed women of that district. From that through class prayer, works of charity, voluntary social action foundation stem the many Dominican student groups and the availability of various spaces for establishments – schools, Colleges, contemplation and prayer, such as the College Chapel, the universities – that, all over the world Dominican Peace Garden and a dedicated Religious Education today, are centres of learning for youth. Centre and meditation room. Born in Caleruega, Spain in 1170, The Religious Education faculty places a strong emphasis on Dominic was the youngest of four its teachers having ongoing professional development and children. He was born into an impoverished noble family. His qualifications in Religious Education. This together with the father, Felix, was part of the knighted class and his mother, commitment that teachers bring to their vocation, ensures the Jane, a noble woman. Education and prayer were highly continuation of the tradition of excellent religious education valued by the Guzman family. Dominic’s mother was a woman provided by past Dominican Sisters. of great faith and prayed regularly at a nearby monastery. Overall, the aims of the religious life at Cabra in its Dominican As was the practice amongst nobility, the Guzmans had Ethos include: dedicated Dominic to the church – he was to be a priest. • To be a welcoming Christian community through life-giving Opportunity for schooling was a rarity in the 12th century but relationships within the College. Dominic was afforded this privilege and began his education • To support students in discovering contemporary means with his uncle priest at age seven. When he turned 14 years of expressing their faith and spirituality, mindful that not he travelled further afield to Palencia where he was to spend all are from Catholic backgrounds and that many have a another 10 years studying. Departures from familiarity into limited experience of local church. the unknown, a family commitment to the growth of the church and a drive to seek knowledge and understandings are three crucial forces at play in Dominic’s early formation.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 5 • To be in partnership with the local church in supporting After opening Cabra, the Holy Cross Congregation of parents in their primary role as faith educators of their Dominican Sisters opened a further 18 schools in South children. Australia and Victoria including schools and services for • To offer Masses, liturgies and prayer services which foster a children with special needs. Some of the sisters served in celebration of life and faith through student involvement, the Solomon Islands from 1956 to 1988. Many worked in integration with the arts, students and staff collaborative ministries beyond the schools, both locally and overseas. planning and inclusive language. In 1991 they established Sophia, an ecumenical feminist spirituality centre which continues to flourish. In 2018, the • To welcome the exploration and naming of faith through Sisters celebrated 150 years of ministry in South Australia, the example and witness of staff, classroom prayer, during which time a total of 256 sisters have joined the religious symbols and many of our endeavours such as congregation. We continue to be blessed by the current residential retreats and reflection days. Dominican Sisters’ presence and wisdom, and pledge to • To be pro-active and provide opportunities for social continue their work and to celebrate their legacy for many justice, service and outreach. more years. • To have a whole school curriculum inspired by the In 2018 the Holy Cross Congregation of Dominican Sisters Dominican search for truth, reflecting Catholic Christian celebrated 150 years of ministry in South Australia. We thank values in its design and delivery. the Dominican Sisters, and pledge to continue their work and to celebrate their legacy for many more years. 2.3.3 Dominican Sisters In 1868, at the invitation of the Bishop of Adelaide, seven Dominican Sisters came to South Australia and opened a school for both boarders and day students in Franklin Street, Adelaide. In 1886, the boarders moved to a new school, the present Cabra Dominican College. The new site, now a busy suburban area, was then regarded as ‘country’ being a large area of bare, unoccupied land. Because the Sisters had come from Cabra, one of the leading educational establishments in Ireland, they called the convent and school, Cabra. In February 1886, the school opened with nine Sisters, caring for 37 boarders and 3 day girls in the High School and 71 boys and girls in the Intermediate School. By the 1940s these numbers had grown to 93 boarders and 232 day pupils. 1999 marked the official closure of the Boarding House, bringing to an end a rich tradition benefitting generations of An early photo of Cabra’s Dominican Sisters, young women. At present there are over 1,200 local students. including Columba Boylan and Catherine Kavanagh.

The first day of school at Cabra, January 1886

2.3.4 Dominican Education Australia Dominican Education Australia was established by the Catholic Church in 2015 at the request of the Dominican Sisters of North Adelaide, the Dominican Sisters of Eastern Australia and the Holy Cross Congregation of Dominican Sisters. Dominican Education Australia has oversight of the seven educational ministries that were previously the responsibility of the three congregations. The entities are: Siena College, (Melbourne), Santa Sabina College, St Lucy’s School and the Catherine Sullivan Centre (Sydney) and Cabra Dominican College, St Mary’s College and St Dominic’s Priory College, (Adelaide).

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2.4 House Names Our Houses are 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 House: Mother Mary Teresa Moore OP 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. Boylan House: Mother Mary Columba Boylan OP was sent to MOORE South Australia in 1875 to help ease the sisters’ hardship after the death of Teresa Moore. She soon took charge and planned and built Cabra Dominican College in 1886. She was the first Prioress M & E of Cabra and organised the opening of Kapunda, Semaphore and Glenelg convents. Mother Mary Columba Boylan loved reading and was often found supervising the libraries for communities and BOYLAN students. Murphy House: Mother Mary Catherine Murphy OP arrived in B & N South Australia at a young age during the very difficult early years. She was the sub Prioress under Mother Mary Teresa Moore. She, along with the other sisters, overcame great upheaval especially at MURPHY the time of Mary MacKillop’s excommunication in 1871. Kavanagh House: Mother Mary Catherine Kavanagh OP came to South Australia with the second band of Dominican Sisters in U & Y 1874. She was the 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 KAVANAGH built. Mother Mary Catherine Kavanagh was a faithful religious and true Dominican. K & H

2.5 Buildings and Grounds Recognising the historical importance of the names of people Monica Farrelly Atrium, our library, office and IT area, is named and places linked to our story, our main buildings and areas are after our generous benefactor Monica Farrelly who was a Cabra named as follows: student and boarder in the 1940s. Aquinas remembers Saint Thomas Aquinas, Dominican O’Mara is a classroom building next to the Monica Farrelly saint, who was born Aquino, Italy, in 1225. Thomas Aquinas Atrium and is named for the O’Mara family, who were also old means Thomas of Aquino. Thomas was a Dominican priest, a scholars and generous benefactors. theologian and a philosopher. The Aquinas building is named Square, behind the convent building, honours after him. St Brigid’s St Brigid and also an old scholar benefactor, Brigid Culleney. remembers the birth place of Saint Dominic Caleruega wing, the western classrooms of the convent Guzman, born in 1170, founder of the Dominican Order, patron St Catherine’s building again honours St Catherine of Siena. saint of astronomers. Caleruega is a small village in the north of Spain near the French border. In 2019 Caleruega Hall, our The Fra Angelico Centre is our Arts, Technology and Design gymnasium, is out of commission as we build a new gymnasium area and is named for the Early Renaissance artist and facility. Dominican friar, Fra Angelico. Notre Dame honours Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the words We honour our patron St Dominic de Guzman with the are French for “Our Lady”. The Notre Dame classroom building is St Dominic’s building, housing Murphy classrooms and our just south of Aquinas. There are also a number of statues of Our gathering and performance space, St Dominic’s Hall. Lady around Cabra including one high above the front door of the main Cabra building. Our Music Centre is named as a salute to Sr M Thérèse Sweeney, a Dominican Sister who taught at Siena remembers the town where Saint Catherine of Siena, Cabra for many years and was a most admired educator. Dominican saint, was born in 1347. The town of Siena is north of Rome in the direction of Bologna, in the centre of Italy. The Siena building houses Student Services, the Learning Support Centre and the St Mary’s Unit.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 7 2.6 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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2.7 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 Our School Song ‘The Good, the Beautiful and the True’ — (by Katie Labozzetta and Sarah Croser, Year 12, 2000)

Chorus On a journey together we search for truth Valuing our difference embracing our youth Celebrating freedom in all that we do To find the good, the beautiful and the true. On Kaurna land Cabra now stands With open hearts and open hands Proud of its history and the Dominican way Sharing dreams and hopes for today. Chorus A rich heritage of courage and strength Celtic sisters came with intent Inspiring us to never give up Living the Gospel of love Chorus People of God using our gifts Our mission’s strong to work for justice Including all and welcoming too Forgiving each other is what we learn to do. Chorus Bridge: Learn to learn, learn to live, learn to fly... Chorus Coda: To find the good, the beautiful and the true.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 9 2.9 Prayers

1. THE SIGN OF THE CROSS 8. A BLESSING – from a Celtic Benediction In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Deep peace of the running water be yours. Amen. OR Deep peace of the flowing air be yours. In the name of the Creator and of the edeemer and of the Deep peace of the quiet earth be yours. Sanctifier. Deep peace of the shining stars be yours. Amen. The deep peace of the Son of peace be yours. 2. THE LORD’S PRAYER 9. PEACE PRAYER Our Father, Lord, who art in heaven, make me an instrument of Your peace; hallowed be Thy name; where there is hatred, let me sow love; Thy kingdom come, where there is injury, pardon; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. where there is doubt, faith; Give us this day our daily bread; where there is despair, hope; and forgive us our trespasses, where there is darkness, light; As we forgive those who trespass against us, and where there is sadness, joy. and lead us not into temptation, O Divine Master, But deliver us from evil. grant that I may not seek so much to be consoled as to console, Amen. To be understood as to understand; 3. THE HAIL MARY to be loved as to love. Hail Mary, For it is in giving that we receive, full of grace, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, the Lord is with you. and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Blessed are you among women, St Francis of Assisi (12th century) And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. 10. LIFE Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Holy Mary, Life is beauty, admire it. Mother of God, Life is bliss, taste it. pray for us sinners, Life is a dream, realise it. now and at the hour of our death. Life is a challenge, meet it. Amen. Life is a duty, complete it. 4. UNITY OF CREATION – Dominican Understandings Life is a game, play it. ‘All human beings are connected by their humanity, Life is costly, care for it. All people are dependent on each other and the planet for their Life is wealth, keep it. survival and their development.’ Life is love, enjoy it. We pray for our world and planet … Life is a mystery, know it. Life is a promise, fulfil it. 5. PRAYER TO ST DOMINIC Life is sorrow, overcome it. We pray to our patron, Life is a song, sing it. St Dominic. Life is a struggle, accept it. Remembering his love for God and for the people he served, Life is a tragedy, confront it. may we come to follow his example. Life is an adventure, dare it. Like Dominic, Life is luck, make it. may we see the goodness, Life is too precious, do not destroy it. truth and beauty which is in each person in our world. Life is life, fight for it. 6. PRAYER OF ST DOMINIC Mother Teresa May God the Father who made us bless us. May God the Son send his healing among us. 11. A PEACE FOR WHOLENESS May God the Holy Spirit move within us Merciful God, grant that I may ardently desire, and give us eyes to see with, carefully search out, and truthfully acknowledge and ears to hear with, perfectly fulfil all things that are pleasing to You. and hands that your work might be done. Grant O Lord, that I may not fail You in times of joy or sadness. May we walk and preach the word of God to all. May I be neither proud in my success nor discouraged by my May the angel of peace watch over us failure. and lead us at last by God’s grace to the Kingdom. Let me rejoice only in what leads to You and sorrow over only that which takes me away from You. Amen. St Thomas Aquinas, (13th Century) 7. ST CATHERINE OF SIENA PRAYER Loving God, 12. DOMINICAN BLESSING You called Catherine to follow You in truth and to work and May the power and the mystery of restore peace within her world. the call to walk with Dominic Fill us with the same Spirit that we may grow in love for all go before us to show us the way, people and especially those in need. shine above us to lighten our world, lie beneath us to bear us up, walk with us and give us companionship and glow and flow within us to bring us joy Amen 10 — Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 Student Handbook

3 General Information 3.1 Obtaining 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 Note: Text book images Telephone: (08) 8340 2356 are for Illustration Facsimile: (08) 83468629 purposes only 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.

3.2 Ordering and Payments

Qkr! is an app 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-

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 11 School Drop Off Zones and Signage Rules

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Bus Zone Bike Lane (Cross Road) Stopping to set down or pick up a Stopping to set down or pick up a passenger 3.4 Daily Timetable BUS passenger is not permitted. is not permitted on Cross Road. ZONE only public buses are permitted in bus Zones. if there are no times indicated on the sign, bus drivers need unrestricted access to these the bike lane is in operation 24 hours. BLOCK TIME areas to safely pick up and set down passengers. This is considered a serious offence Home Class 8:45am Unauthorised vehicles create severe inconvenience AT ALL and a severe penalty applies. for bus drivers, particularly during peak periods. TIMES Block 1 9:00am Block 2 9:40am No Stopping (Standing) No Parking Recess 10:20am & Continuous Yellow Edge Line you may stop in a No Parking zone to drop off or pick up passengers or goods. Block 3 10:45am Stopping to set down or pick up a – passenger is not permitted. You must not leave the car unattended and Block 4 11:25am 8AM 6PM – not take longer than two minutes. MON – FRI you are not permitted to stop or park in these 8AM 6PM MON – FRI A driver leaves a vehicle unattended if the driver is Block 5 12:05pm 8AM–NOON zones at any time, regardless of the reason. SAT Even if you are only stopping to let someone over 3 metres from the closest point of the vehicle. out of the car, and regardless of whether you A driver displaying a Disability Parking Block 6 12:45pm leave the engine running and stay in the car. Permit may take up to 30 minutes. Lunch 1:25pm Block 7 2:10pm Block 8 2:50pm

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3.5 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 8:00am – 4:30pm Thursday 1:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday 8:30am – 11:30am Closed between 12:30 - 1:00pm on Monday, Wednesday & Friday

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

3.6 Canteen The Cabra canteen is run by Rory’s School Lunches, who provide healthy, fun, affordable food, that follows the healthy eating guidelines recommended by the State Government of South Australia. Rory’s School Lunches provides a pre-order menu as well as a cafeteria-style recess and lunch time service. Lunch can be pre ordered at the canteen or by using the Qkr! app by 8:30am. A wide range of dishes will be available on a rotating basis each day including: Pasta, stir-fry, noodle dishes, curries, rice dishes, oven bakes, wraps & yiros, toasted subs, burgers & hot dogs, breakfast wraps and muffins, freshly made baguettes, wraps and sandwiches, speciality salads, drinks, ice creams and snack items. EFTPOS facilities are available in the canteen.

From Rory’s Food – “All of our meals are made with love by our in‑house chefs. Because our food is delivered daily to your school canteen we do not need to use harmful preservatives to extend its shelf life. We cook the traditional way, taking advantage of fresh herbs and spices, so there is no need for additives to boost the flavour of our food. We use only breast chicken and 95% fat-free beef mince. Our Napolitana sauce is packed full of veggies, it’s just you wouldn’t know it. Our baguettes, wraps and sandwiches are made fresh when you order them. We sell the Balfour’s Better Bite Range, which are reduced in sodium and fat.” Download a PDF Menu from the Cabra Website: http://www.cabra.catholic.edu.au/services/canteen View Rory’s Cabra menu online (PDF Download available): www.rorys.com.au/menus/cabra-dominican-College

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N/A N/A N/A CHICKEN COLD Two large rice paper wraps filled with vermicelli noodles, julienne vegetable, $6.20 ROASTED BEETROOT G VG Roasted beetroot and sweet potato, Spanish onion, chickpeas, raisins, $7.30 $5.50 TOASTED SANDWICH G V Cheese and vegemite / Cheese and tomato $3.40 G DF ROLLS fresh herbs and marinated chicken breast with a soy lime dressing AND SWEET POTATO DF pepitas and baby spinach and a maple dijon dressing GF TOASTED SANDWICH G Ham and cheese / Ham, cheese and tomato $4.00 N/A N/A N/A V GF TOFU COLD ROLLS G VG DF Two large rice paper wraps filled with vermicelli noodles, julienne vegetable, $6.20 N/A N/A N/A TOASTED GARLIC SUB G V $2.20 V GF fresh herbs and marinated a soy lime dressing VG= Vegan DID YOU HOT CHEESE & BACON Freshly baked sub stuffed with bacon pieces N/A $3.70 N/A N/A KNOW? A VIETNAMESE MEAT G Vietnamese roll filled with Saigon chicken, cucumber, carrot, coriander, lettuce and $6.20 V= Vegetarian OUR SALADS PROVIDE STUFFED SUB (A) and melted cheese ROLL (BANH MI) siracha aioli (mild) 3 SERVES OF YOUR GF=Gluten friendly DAILY VEGETABLE REQUIREMENT Our baguettes, wraps and sandwiches are made fresh when you order them. DF= Diary free Gluten free rolls available $1.50 VG= Vegan V= Vegetarian GF=Gluten friendly DF= Diary free VG= Vegan V= Vegetarian GF=Gluten friendly DF= Diary free

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MUSHROOM G VG DF Button mushrooms, capsicums, olives, onion, carrots and fresh Italian $5.30 CACCIATORE V herbs braised in a tomato reduction with shell pasta A further range of iceblocks and drinks may be available, please enquire at the canteen. THAI CHICKEN G DF Hokkien noodles in our sweet chili and soy sauce with chicken breast, $5.50 VG V Watermelon chunksSnacks$2.10 WATERMELON CUP G NOODLES fresh coriander, spring onions, carrots, capsicum and broccoli GF DF Iceblocks G ZING YOGHURT ICE BAR ASSORTED FLAVOURS $1.40 JELLY CUP A V DF $2.10 A ICY POLE Lemonade $1.70 BEEF AND CHEESE A Premium beef pattie, cheese and tomato $4.70 CHOCOLATE MOUSSE A V $2.10 BURGER sauce on a sesame bun A FROSTY FRUITS Natural Tropical $2.70 French onion dip with $2.10 Burgers CRUMBED CHICKEN Crumbed chicken breast pattie, lettuce and $4.70 DIPS N STICKS LIFE SAVERS $2.70 A G V GF A carrot & celery sticks BURGER mayonnaise on a sesame bun NIPPY'S FROZEN FRUIT CUPS Apple and Blackcurrant $1.90 Sea Salt, Honey Soy $2.10 G GRILLED CHICKEN G Grilled chicken breast pattie, cheese, $5.20 CHIPS A BURGER lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a MILO SCOOP $3.60 HASH BROWN OVAL A VG V GF $2.10 A sesame bun A BILLABONG Rainbow Chocolate $2.10 MEXICAN BURGER G VG DF Mexican black bean patty with vegan $6.90 WITH SMASHED V GF cheese, lettuce, tomato, smashed avocado VG= Vegan V= Vegetarian GF=Gluten friendly DF= Diary freeDiary free AVOCADO and sweet chilli sauce on a gluten free bun Pizza MARGHERITA G V Pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese $4.70 NATURAL SPRING 500ml $2.70 VG= Vegan V= Vegetarian GF=Gluten friendly DF= Diary free Pizza sauce, diced ham and mozzarella cheese $5.30 G AUSTRALIAN A WATER

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4 Communications between Cabra and Home Cabra’s communication is extensive, offering a number of ways for parents and students to engage and connect:

4.1 Face to Face 4.3 College App There are opportunities Our College App can be downloaded throughout the year for from the App Store and Google parents/caregivers to Play. Our App provides members meet teachers and staff of the College Community with at Information Nights and key information, including a fully Learning Review Meetings. interactive calendar. The App is our In addition, meetings can main communication platform for be arranged by parents and sending notifications/alerts to the caregivers with staff by calling community. the College or by emailing the To download and formally register your account for the individual staff member. secure College App please follow these five steps: 1. Access the App Store or Google Play and download 4.2 Website the School Stream Education App. You are encouraged to visit 2. Accept the prompt to receive notifications. our website to gain a deeper 3. Type in the word Cabra when prompted to enter the understanding of what is profile name or location. on offer for each student at Cabra: 4. You will then be prompted to login. Simply register for www.cabra.catholic.edu.au the App using the email address you have listed with the College. 5. Enter the verification code that will be sent to your email address (you may need to check your junk mail folder for the email containing the code). Once you enter the code you will have full access to the App.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 15 4.4 Email and Phone Reason/focus of your enquiry Who to contact Each fortnight parents/caregivers will receive an email Learning and Wellbeing updating them on College information and events. Specific subject enquiries Subject Teacher Subject specific (back-up to Subject Teacher) Curriculum Leaders Front Reception/Student Services Hours Learning and Teaching and Contact Details Overall learning Coordinators Front Reception Hours Queries for students who access additional support in St Mary’s Unit St Mary’s Unit Coordinator Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm Queries for students who access additional Learning Centre Coordinator Email [email protected] support in the Learning Centre Queries for students who access additional Telephone 8179 2400 Personalised Learning support from the Personalised Learning Coordinator Email [email protected] Coordinator First point of contact regarding student Website www.cabra.catholic.edu.au wellbeing and general enquiries Home Class Teacher SEQTA (Engage) parent.cabra.catholic.edu.au Student wellbeing enquiries House Leaders SEQTA (Learn) student.cabra.catholic.edu.au To request a counselling appointment for a student Counsellors Student wellbeing enquiries (back-up to Student Services Hours House Leaders) Director of Student Wellbeing Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:45pm Events/operational enquiries Deputy Principal: People, Telephone 8179 2455, 8179 2400 Culture and Operations Deputy Principal: Learning 8179 2477 (Please respond to the Learning/teaching enquiries and Teaching Absentee Line pre-recorded message) Deputy Principal: Student Email [email protected] Wellbeing and leadership enquiries Wellbeing and Leadership To speak or meet with a staff member, please use the Fees methods below and table on the right as a guide: Fee enquiries Family Finance Office Email: [email protected] Curriculum Extension Activities replace ‘staffname’ with the staff persons first name Music enquiries Music Administrator initial and surname. Sport enquiries Sports Administrator Example: To email John Smith the email will be Other [email protected] All other enquiries Front Reception/Student Phone: (08) 81792400 Student Services will then Services contact the appropriate staff member App: On the home page of the app, click the icon “Contact Staff” 4.5 Publications Cabra provides families with newsletters, two editions per year of “The Good, the Beautiful and the True” magazine and a Veritas - for 100 years our annual College yearbook. (Newsletter will be sent as an e-version, via email.)

4.6 Facebook We encourage all members of our community to “Like” our College Facebook page. Our page aims to give a snapshot of some of the many activities, programs and events around learning, teaching, curriculum and wellbeing that happen on a daily basis here at Cabra.

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4.7 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 There are three SEQTA portals: • Record student pastoral care information • Record student achievement For students • Record student academic progress https://student.cabra.catholic.edu.au • Display students’ timetables For parents and caregivers • Deliver curriculum https://parent.cabra.catholic.edu.au • Manage teaching and learning resources • Communicate with parents, caregivers and students For teachers • Provide a library of documents which parents and Students, parents and caregivers have caregivers need to access their own secure logins for their SEQTA SEQTA is also used at Cabra to: portals. • Record student’s daily attendance The login details and passwords are • Record pastoral care and student welfare information provided by the College. The College • Record student achievements, contributions, awards etc encourages students to update their passwords on a regular basis in order • Communicate with parents/caregivers to keep their SEQTA access secure.

4.8 Excursion and Student Health Portal – Consent2Go Consent2Go streamlines the excursion approval process for parents and caregivers and provides the College with the most up-to- date version of your child’s medical information. The benefits of Consent2Go include: • ease of updating your child’s medical • Consent2Go can be accessed from For further information please contact: and care information at any time. any digital device, i.e. phone, tablet, laptop or desktop. John Cameron, • electronic authorisation for any type Deputy Principal: People, Culture and of event or excursion and full history • Consent2Go automatically displays Operations of previous activities. location maps for events and • timely reminders of your child’s excursions in case you need them. Phone: 8179 2446 excursions and sports activities as Medical information can be updated on Email: [email protected] they occur. Consent2Go at any time.

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5.1 Student Access to Information

5.1.1 Daily Notices 5.1.4 Subject and Assessment Outlines When the ‘Notices’ tab is selected the College notices for the When the ‘Courses’ tab is selected an overview of the designated day will appear. 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.

5.1.2 Access to a Student Timetable 5.1.5 Access to Academic Results When the ‘Timetable’ tab is selected the student’s personal subject timetable for the week will appear. and Progress Updates When the ‘Assessments’ tab is selected an overview of the assessment tasks will appear. Students are also provided with a summary of their progress to date in relation to completed assessment tasks.

5.1.3 Assignment Due Dates and Submitting Work When the ‘Upcoming’ tab is selected an overview of the upcoming assessment tasks will appear. Students have the ability to upload their completed assessment tasks in this area. These are called ‘e-submissions’.

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5.1.6 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. Click HERE to Log Out 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. JOHN SMITH

5.2 Parent Access to College Information

5.2.1 General College Information 5.2.3 Student’s Academic Reports The SEQTA Engage splash page contains a master menu on the Parents and caregivers are able to access students’ academic left along with a series of tiles which provide links to specific reports via the SEQTA Engage portal at the end of each resources. semester. An email is sent to parents and caregivers notifying them of the date which the academic reports are released to the digital portals.

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5.2.2 Student’s Academic Progress SEQTA Engage provides parents and caregivers with the ability 5.2.4 Student’s Timetable and Attendance to track student’s academic progress. It also provides parents Parents and caregivers are also able to access a live view of and caregivers with a summary of assessment tasks which the their child’s Timetable in order to monitor attendance. When students are working on. 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

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 19 5.2.5 Daily Notices Parents and caregivers can access the daily notices which appear in SEQTA for the College community by selecting the Notices tab. The SEQTA Engage App provides parents and caregivers with the ability to easily access the full range of features of the digital learning management platform from your own mobile device.

5.3 Student Learning Feedback The majority of our communication is via emails, rather than by post. Please note: we use the email addresses which were provided to us via your enrolment form. Please advise the College Administration Office of any changes to your contact details.

5.3.1 SEQTA Alerts 5.3.4 Reporting SEQTA alerts can be sent to parents to inform them of a Formal reports are available to parents/caregivers as follows: concern regarding a student’s academic progress or wellbeing. Term 1: Progress updates and P/T/S reviews 5.3.2 Parent/Teacher/Student Review meetings Ongoing assessment progress is available via SEQTA and parents are encouraged to log into SEQTA at in the last two Parent/teacher/student reviews are held twice a year. These weeks of the term and participate in P/T/S reviews held at the provide an opportunity for parents/students and teachers to end of Term 1. review progress, explore areas for growth and set new goals. We strongly encourage students to attend these. These reviews Term 2: Semester report and home class teacher comment provide an opportunity to clarify information that has already accessible via SEQTA Learn and Engage. been provided in regular SEQTA feedback or via reports. Term 3: Year 7-11 cumulative or progress report is available via SEQTA Assessments and P/T/S reviews are held in Weeks 5.3.3 Parent Information Evenings 7/8. (Please note: Year 12s receive a formal report at the end of These information evenings are held at varying times Term 3) throughout the year and for varying purposes. Term 4: Final end of Year report for Years 7-Stage 1 students We encourage parents to attend these evenings as the best and home class teacher comment. Stage 2 students receive a means of gaining comprehensive information relevant to their school leaver statement and final SACE results in December. child. During Term 3, there are Subject Information Evenings for students entering Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 for the following year. We report on student achievement in the following ways: 1. Academic Achievement: A-E grades form assessment decisions made using Standards Referenced Assessment against the Schools Assistance Act (Exam results 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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6 Staff Members 2019 Staff can be contacted by phone/email, (as of 19/12/2018) during school terms between 8.30am – 4pm.

Executive Leadership Team Teaching Staff (Not already listed) Principal Helen Riekie Carey Murray Katherine Perkas Jacob Stoll Business Manager Paul Angley Robert Nussio Ellie Rossi Nick Vasic Deputy Principal: People, Culture and Operations John Cameron Tess O’Callaghan Sarah Russell Paul von der Borch Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching Nicole Laube Michael O’Dea Jessica Sanderson- Cheryl Webber Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing and Leadership Daniel Head Brewster Director of Student Wellbeing Jason Thur Catherine O’Halloran Jill Selby Mike Whinnen Director of Learning and Teaching Erin Mann Steven Olds Eli Sieradzki Charles Worthington Shaun Ossitt John Simpson Flavio Zandona House Leaders (Staff follow their house groups for two years) Taunia Parker Kara Smallman Maria Zuni Boylan House 7, 9, 11 Narelle Sandercock (Acting Coordinator) Ros Patterson Carol Smith Boylan House 8, 10, 12 Edmund O’Brien Andy Patupas Carmen Stasic Kavanagh House 7, 9, 11 Beth Caldwell Kavanagh House 8, 10, 12 Henry Whiting Education Support Officers Moore House 7, 9, 11 Liam Carr Art/Design Technical Assistants Ian Johnson, David Thorn Moore House 8, 10, 12 Toni Fisher Assistant to the Daily Coordinator Olga Trouptsis and the Diverse Learning Team Murphy House 7, 9, 11 Ben Heath Assistant to the Deputy Principal: Anastasia Harvey Murphy House 8, 10, 12 Chris DeSilva Learning and Teaching Assistant to the Deputy Principal: Jo Healy Coordinators Student Wellbeing and Leadership Art/Design/I.T. Antonine Stagg Cashier Vibeke Jackson Careers, VET and PLP Tanya Sharkey College Administrators Andrea Emerson, Irena Oleszczyk CEA Music Gemma Heath Counsellors Tania Davison-Bennett, CEA Sport Joel Morizzi Michelle Roberts, Ashley Telford English/LOTE (Acting Coordinator) Kathy Kontos Family Accounts Karen Swift Academic Challenge and Enrichment Laura Foti Finance Officer Georgina Byrt HASS Greg Way Front Office and Admin Support Sarah Heaslip Learning Centre (Acting Coordinator) Amalie Fiebiger Home Economics Assistant Yvonne Goudie Learning and Innovation Sandra Ciccarello Human Resources and WHS Manager Jayne Hoffmann Mathematics Isabel Heath I.T. Manager Domenico Alluigi Performing Arts Sally Scott I.T. Officers Damien Dreimanis, Barry Personalised Learning Sue Willcock Hallsworth Learning Centre Nikki Cook, Angela Dawodu, Physical Education and Health Sharon Cibich Amalie Fiebiger, Lisa Harris, Protective Practices and The Rite Journey Liam Carr, Laura Foti Susie Laundy, Melissa Munn, Religious Education: Curriculum Maree Samuel Michelle Neilson, Tracey Pole, Johanna Rowe, Lina Zannoni Religious Education: Student Leadership Lucy Jenner, Jessica Rossi and Social Justice Library Joyce Crawford, Gerri Mills, Debra Pepper Religious Education: Student Spirituality Georgia Steller Maintenance Manager Rob Perryman Research Project Lucy Jenner Maintenance Officers Chris Davies, Andrew Rowe SACE Support Deanna Riley Marketing and Communications Anna Garcia Science Krystyna Zarrinkalam Music Administrator Samantha Rubenhold St Mary’s Unit Ruth Evans Payroll Ali Martin Teaching Staff (Not already listed) Principal’s Assistant Amber Booth Clinton Alleway Justine De Corso Karen Lee-Jones Purchasing Manager Ray Byrne Justine Bartlett Tennile Gibson Matthew LoBasso Registrar Lee-Anne Fosdike Celeste Becker Fiona Graff Kate Lymn Science Laboratory Assistant Penny Broadway Shaun Beilby Elena Guastella Antonella Masia Science Laboratory Manager Lucy Barker Maria Burford Paula Hensing Mairi McIntosh Sports Administrator Helene Ricchetti Russell Burton Rob Jarrad David McManus Sports Apprentice Joe Whelan Saz Burton Kim Jones Jane Morris St Mary’s Unit Sophie Aifandis, Tina Bonalini, Amy Bottroff, Tom Fosdike, Ian Carmichael Phil Lamb Natalin Mrgan Sarah Giles, Kara Hargreaves Emily Crosbie Ed Lang Bradley Muldoon Student Health Officer Aileen Ure Jennifer Cross Sally Lawrey Amanda Murfitt Student Services Officers Helen Telford, Kim Terrell Timetabler and Daily Coordinator Denise Bergamin

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 21 7 Student Wellbeing Pastoral care of students at Cabra seeks to nurture the whole person and is thus, reflected in every aspect of school life. 7.3 Support Services Cabra offers a number of formal structures, staff, programs and services to enhance the care and support offered to our 7.3.1 College Counsellors students, throughout their adolescent years. Cabra has a team of three highly experienced wellbeing professionals: two social workers and one counsellor. We also have social work students on placement throughout the year, 7.1 Our Houses who provide counselling support to students under the direct Our House Structure is the core foundation for student supervision of the counsellors. Our wellbeing team embraces a welfare and pastoral care. All relationships and procedures therapeutic approach which is goal orientated, seeking to: within the House reflect the College’s belief in the centrality • provide an early and active response to requests for of pastoral care, student wellbeing and restorative processes. counselling and assistance, addressing the needs of The House Structure offers a smaller community to enhance students connectedness and a caring environment where student’s • provide students with opportunities to discuss a broad overall welfare, uniqueness and development is nurtured. This range of social, emotional and mental health concerns in an includes leadership, academic and pastoral development. atmosphere of trust, support and confidentiality Additionally, our House Structure aims to enhance relationships, providing greater opportunities for connection • with parental permission, liaise with a number of external and support when transitioning between year levels. providers to strengthen support strategies and networks for Essentially from the first day of a students’ life at Cabra, to their students graduation ceremony in Year 12, they will be part of a smaller • create and review Wellbeing Individual Education Plans community - their House. (when needed), that are used to support students in the classroom and provide strategies and insights for their teachers 7.2 Pastoral Care Approach • enhance support networks through the strengthening of The pastoral care approach is led and supported by the House family, peer and teacher relationships Leader and Home Class Teachers. House Leaders work closely • actively promote wellbeing through programs and student with students, staff and families throughout the year, whilst gatherings. ensuring the pastoral care program meets the needs of the students in their care. Home Class Teacher offers significant Students can access counselling by completing the pastoral care support and is responsible for the overall “Confidential Counselling Appointment Request” form development and care of students in their care. via the SEQTA splash page: Counsellor button Each year level has a pastoral care programme which includes information/instruction on aspects of personal development, e.g. habits of mind, positive psychology, gratitude, resilience, identity, study skills, choice theory, road education, Rite Journey etc.

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 located In addition to the programs, services and structures we offer, we within the Student Services Building encourage students to live a balanced life and to get involved and is managed by the Student Health in our community to enhance genuine connections with others. Officer, Aileen Ure : It is through these relationships that students develop a strong sense of self and others and enjoy their time at Cabra. Aside [email protected]. from the regular teams, ensembles and clubs on offer (see Students can access the Health Centre Section 15: How to get involved) we promote student wellbeing for nursing or first aid assistance during and connection through a variety of clubs, sessions and school hours – 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday special events held at different times throughout the year. Two to Friday. Student Services Administration examples of this are: Staff members are credentialed as Senior Each week our students enjoy one First Aid Officers. Screen-free lunchtimes: ‘screen free’ lunchtime in the library. Board games, reading and conversations are encouraged. 7.3.3 After School Study Wellbeing Week: Each year we celebrate and promote To further support students with their learning, we offer some Wellbeing Week. The activities during the week aim to promote additional opportunities for students to utilise our facilities and positive mental health and wellbeing and build connections as work with staff. well as incorporating the national RUOK day. Cabra also encourages students to access the following These opportunities include; websites: • College library is open after school each night until 5pm kidshelpline.com.au • Maths Help sessions on two lunchtimes a week • Year 12 teachers at times offer extra holiday sessions headspace.org.au reachout.com • Old Scholars peer tutoring available Mon–Thurs afternoons calmkidcentral.com

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 23 8 Dimensions of Learning

Learning and teaching at Cabra is evidence based, student centred, inclusive and complies with the Australian 8.1 Learning: General Conduct Curriculum, the South Australian Certificate of Education, in the Classroom Crossways and the South Australian Child Protection Curriculum. Great learning usually occurs when there is a sense of safety and mutual respect between students and the teacher. The learning environment at Cabra, including the approach When one considers the risk that students take when asking taken by all of its teachers, focuses on creating a supportive questions or in attempting something that may at first result space in which to learn where enquiry and the appreciation in failure, one begins to appreciate just how important it is for of beauty are fostered. Particular attention is provided to everyone in the class to look after each other. nurturing scholarship and a love of learning. Cabra is a place where mistakes are understood as a vital part of the learning Having sensible and known expectations makes Cabra a great process. place to learn for everyone. It allows us to enjoy each other’s company and respond to very different learning styles all Our curriculum and practices are shaped by the seven within the same class. Remembering to greet people, saying Australian Curriculum General Capabilities. These are: please and thank you and congratulating people when they achieve success are simple ways of creating an amazing • Literacy culture for everyone to enjoy. • Numeracy All teachers are encouraged to develop a set of shared class • Information and Communication Technology expectations with their students at the commencement of the • Critical and Creative Thinking year or course. These shared expectations should be recorded • Ethical Behaviour and displayed for easy reference. • Personal and Social Capability The types of expectations are reflected in the acronym • Inter-cultural Understanding CABRA: These general capabilities are deemed essential to assist students to be a successful learner, a confident and creative individual and an active and informed citizen. “They are the knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions, that together with the curriculum content in each learning CABRA Working Together Principles: area and the cross-curriculum priorities, will assist students to live and work successfully in the 21st century Courteous (ACARA, Australian Curriculum and Assessment Reporting Authority, 2015). There are formal and informal opportunities Be polite and kind to each other for students to engage with the capabilities, including Genius Hour, Wonder Week and many additional academic Adhere to General Rules and Expectations opportunities. Arrive well-presented and in correct uniform 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. In order for a student’s assessment to be an accurate representation of a students’ knowledge, understanding and skill, it is 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, punctuality, 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 At times students will be unable to complete assessments. Please refer to protocols and procedures below, when working through these situations.

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

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.

8.3.4 Missing or Insufficient Evidence of Learning • When a student does not provide any evidence for an assessment type, then “I” is recorded for insufficient evidence.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 25 8.4 Learning at Home: Homework Guidelines

Homework is an aspect of learning and offers a number of benefits.

Homework time can provide an opportunity for students to: Year 7 45-60 minutes 3-4 subjects @ 15 minutes each • Practise skills learnt in class Year 8/9 1-2 hours 4 subjects @ 15-20 minutes each • Work on an ongoing project/assignment Year 10 1 ½ hours per day • Develop time management and organisation skills Stage 1 2 hours per day • Refine and polish work to ensure best effort is reflected Stage 2 2-3 hours per day • Work on extension activities

Please note, that the quantity of homework can vary We recognise the important role that parents/caregivers have depending on subjects and periods in the reporting and in supporting and monitoring their child’s homework. Parents/ assessment cycle, however it should not be unmanageable. As caregivers are encouraged to make contact with the subject such, teachers aim to scaffold large assignments and provide teacher if they have any concerns regarding homework. Email adequate time for students to complete them over a period of addresses are available if you click on the teacher name in the time. student timetable on SEQTA. We recognise the important role that parents and caregivers At the start of every year, class teachers are responsible for have in supporting and monitoring their child’s homework. working with students to organise a homework timetable. This Parents/caregivers are encouraged to make contact with timetable is based on one less than the number of lessons a the subject teacher if they have any concerns regarding subject has per week (i.e. if a subject has four lessons/week homework. Email addresses are available in the College App. then they can expect three nights set for homework). Should parents have concerns about the amount or duration of their child’s homework across a variety of curriculum areas, Teachers on occasion, may choose not to set a particular we ask in the first instance they contact the Home Class task, but students are encouraged to use this ‘vacant’ time teacher for further follow up. for self-initiated extra reading and/or revision/or viewing of educational films. All homework and summative tasks are Teachers on occasion, may choose not to set a particular available on SEQTA through SEQTA Engage and SEQTA Learn. task, but students are encouraged to use this ‘vacant’ time for self-initiated extra reading and/or revision/or viewing of educational films. All homework and summative tasks are available on SEQTA through SEQTA Engage and SEQTA Learn.

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8.5 Acceptable Use of Information and Communication Technology

Cabra is pleased to offer the use of information 8.5.2 College Hardware communication technology (ICT) resources for both Cabra Dominican College employs a wide range of ICTs administrative and educational purposes. These resources including interactive whiteboards, data projectors, laptop enable greater communication between staff, students computers and mobile devices. All hardware is to be used in and parents, creating digital learning environments where accordance with its intended use and handled in a respectful students can motivate themselves and each other to become manner. independent, lifelong learners. At all times use of information communication technology must be in keeping with legal Students are expected to: requirements and the ethos and policies of Cabra. • Ensure mobile technology (e.g. laptop or iPad) is fully Any students who choose to use information communication charged before arriving at the College technology outside of these guidelines may have their access • Use College hardware for school-related activities and to the College network and hardware denied. Depending on research the infringement, serious consequences such as a sanction, • Treat College hardware carefully, and alert teachers of any suspension or ban on using any of the College’s technology problems may occur. • Recognise that use of College technologies is a privilege The principles and responsibilities outlined below cover and treat it as such 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) • Update their password on a regular basis • 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

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 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 devices they are provided with a spiritual, emotional and physical supports students in their diverse learning styles. Cabra environment that is enriching and safe. All internet users Dominican College is aware of the educational benefits to have a digital or online reputation. This is the opinion or be gained by integrating the use of the digital devices that view that others have about the user, based on what they 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 need to be digital citizens. Cabra Dominican College aims to provide 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-College owned) Students are expected to: digital devices • Report suspicious online activity or breach of this policy • Acknowledge the College will not take responsibility for • Ensure their online communication with members of theft, damage or loss the College and wider community is both courteous and • Avoid using mobile phones at break times respectful, and in keeping with the Catholic ethos of the • Ensure the device is password protected College • Ensure the device is not used to store, access or share Parents and caregivers are to: inappropriate or illegal content • Contact the College if they become aware of any suspicious • Only use the device in class if specifically given permission online activity or breach of this policy 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 and caregivers are to: • Be aware the College will not take responsibility for theft, Further eSafety Resources damage or loss. Additional information and resources on eSafety are available • Ensure the device is not used to store, access or share via the Australian Government website. 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 2. Restore damaged relationships learning 3. Talk about the behaviour without blaming or becoming 5. Accept ambiguity personal 6. Be future-focused and talk about how to make things right

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 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 to strategies that are known by students and that are applied respect and support the rights of others and develop positive, consistently within the class when someone fails to meet the respectful relationships. Particular attention is provided to class expectations. Teachers have different styles and their nurture relationships and reconciliation within the restorative approach to responding to minor matters will vary. framework. Cabra is a place where the opportunity for learning and growth is at our heart. As such we aim to ensure In the case where there are persistent breaches of the class all students at Cabra Dominican College have the opportunity and/or school expectations the teacher may arrange to to develop self-discipline and positive relationships within a discuss the matter with parents as a means of enlisting their 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 courtesy, and not issues and to negotiate an appropriate outcome. hurt others When working with students we use a restorative approach. It • Respect the position and authority of staff focuses on relationships and personal accountability through • Respect and care for College property and the property of reflection, whilst recognising that the people most effective at others finding a solution to an issue are the people at the heart of it. • Respect the right of others to learn and teachers to teach This approach creates opportunities to understand, resolve • Behave in a manner that brings credit upon self, family and and repair harm whilst looking at; the College • What happened Prohibited Substances • Who has been affected and in what way, as well as • 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: smoke As such, at Cabra we use the following four step approach tobacco, consume alcohol, possess drug related equipment or when working with students. 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 harm This may involve a number of students/staff and or risk to students (victim/perpetrator) thus, take a few days. students may be removed from class/ Leads to understanding and action to set things school environment 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. Depending on the incident, parents may be Teacher to speak with student(s) involved contacted. based on ‘RP conference’ framework A commitment to an agreed action plan Brief documentation of incident recorded STEP 4: FOLLOW UP 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: • to be treated fairly • to feel safe and secure • to learn to grow to his/her full potential • to feel valued, accepted and cared for as a unique individual • to have his/her property respected

9.4.1 Definitions Bullying is repeated verbal, physical, social or psychological behaviour that is harmful and involves the misuse of power by an individual or group towards one or more persons. Bullying is also defined as ‘consistent, ongoing, negative behaviour towards another individual’. It is unwelcome 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 that intends to trouble or annoy. Cyberbullying is ‘the use of technology to bully a person or group by an individual or group with the intent to harm another person or group’ (esafety.gov.au, 2017). Cyberbullying can be both overt and covert in nature. As suggested by McLean (2014) examples of cyberbullying include, but are not limited to:

• Harassing and threatening message sent using any form of technology; • 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, sending or forwarding on mean or nasty comments or pictures; • Intentionally excluding others from an online group. We also recognise that there are other possible points of conflict that can be difficult, but are not necessarily examples of bullying. • Breakdown in friendship groups • Renegotiaton back in friendships • Misunderstandings between individuals We know that students can face a number of challenges and may wish to seek support and help when working through these points of conflicts. As such, we recommend students speak with a trusted adult or make an appointment with a member of our counselling team.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 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 DIrector of Student Wellbeing, 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. (Please note that this is not a linear process and steps along the way may be repeated.)

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 Concern not resolved resolved Speak to Home Class Teacher or Director of Learning and Teaching 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 Director of Student resolved resolved Wellbeing or Deputy 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 2019 — 33 10 Attendance and Punctuality Attendance is compulsory for all students enrolled at Cabra the Student Services Office if you have any concerns, you will Dominican College. While many students in the senior years be able to ensure that your attendance is recorded accurately have varied timetables that allow greater flexibility in their on the College transcript/reports. studies, full attendance and punctuality for all lessons is an important part of achieving success. It also develops a healthy It is important to be punctual and at school ‘all day, every attitude for work after graduation. day’ because it: As schools are accountable to both the state and federal • Shows respect of self and others in your learning government for maintaining accurate records of student environment attendance it is very important for all students to adhere • Enables you to participate fully in your learning to the following processes for recording any absences from Cabra. • Enables you to gain maximum benefit from your schooling By following these procedures and checking with the staff in • Is a good habit that will support future career aspirations

10.1 Absences/Lateness If you are absent from school or arriving late your parents/ 10.1.1 Absence Alerts caregivers need to: • Each day parents will be notified by SMS if their child is not at ABSENT FROM SCHOOL? PLEASE NOTIFY US... the College by Recess time If your child or children will be absent from school, parents and • Students’ class attendance will be live on SEQTA and caregivers are required to notify the College. therefore parents can view this record via SEQTA throughout Option 1: Option 2: Option 3: the day Call and leave a Send a TEXT Notify via the • If a student does not attend class, teachers may send a Voice Message: message: Cabra APP: ‘Absence Alert’ to parents, notifying them of their child’s Please note: You Please note: You Please click on the absence cannot speak with cannot speak with absentee icon and anyone; please leave anyone; please TEXT complete the form. 10.1.2 Late Arrival to School a message with the the following details: following details: Once the form is • If you arrive before 9:00am, please sign in with your home TEXT Message to: complete, press class teacher Dial: 0427 767 937 Submit. • After 9:00am please sign in at the Student Services Office 8179 2477 In the text • Please note: all late arrivals must be accompanied by a After the message message, please parent/caregiver acknowledgement and explanation tone, please leave leave the following the following information: 10.1.3 Late Arrival to Class information: ››Child’s name ››Child’s name ››Home Class • Every effort needs to be made to be punctual to class. ››Home Class ››Reason Ongoing lateness is unacceptable and will be followed up ››Reason (Family, Illness, according to the process on the following page (Family, Illness, Holiday) Holiday) ››Your Name ››Your Name (Parent or Guardian) 10.1.4 Early Departure (Parent or Guardian) • If you need to leave early for an appointment or another commitment, a parent/caregiver must contact the Home Please note: Class Teacher and the Student Service Office • If students arrive late, leave early or have an appointment during the day, they must sign in 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 Teacher to speak with student etc., please notify the Deputy Principal: People, Culture and Operations in writing. For absences of more than one month’s duration, an exemption STEP 2: SECOND OR THIRD LATE/ABSENCE must be sought from the Principal. Teacher to speak with student. Parents are contacted/alerted 10.1.6 Procedure Regarding Ongoing Details in SEQTA Lateness/Absenteeism It is important to be punctual and at school STEP 3: ONGOING LATE/ABSENCE ‘all day, every day’ because it: The House Leader to speak with • Shows respect of self and others in your learning Parent/Student environment Details in SEQTA • Enables you to participate fully in your learning • Enables you to gain maximum benefit from your schooling STEP 4: SUBSEQUENT ONGOING LATE/ABSENCE • Is a good habit that will support future career aspirations Director of Student Wellbeing or If ongoing lateness/absenteeism occurs, the flow chart Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing, opposite provides a guide for the follow up procedure. to work with Students/Parents Details in SEQTA

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 35 11 Uniform and Personal Presentation

All students are required to wear the College uniform as Cricket specified on the following page. Enrolment at Cabra is conditional upon parent and student support for the Uniform • White sublimated polo top and Personal Presentation Code. • White cricket pants • White Cabra broad brimmed cricket hat with logo We encourage students to understand the learning that comes with accepting that one will often in life have to accept Basketball things like dress codes as a normal part of being an adult. • Sublimated singlet and shorts Adopting a uniform approach to what we wear releases us • White crew socks with no visible branding from the day-to-day pressures of what our peers may think of Football and Soccer a certain outfit. In this way we seek to support an environment that encourages people to be freer to be themselves, removed • Sublimated guernsey (footy) and playing top and shorts from some of the peer pressures that are so much part of • Cabra Thinskins football socks available at JS XPress adolescence. uniform shop Wearing the uniform well and presenting ourselves in a neat Netball and tidy manner is also an important part of celebrating our • Sublimated A line dress involvement in the Cabra community. • Sublimated training top • White crew socks with no visible branding. 11.1 Uniform Requirements Tennis and Volleyball • White sublimated polo top 11.1.1 General Uniform Requirements • Black Cabra P.E. shorts Wearing the correct College uniform is a requirement of all • White crew socks with no visible branding students attending Cabra Dominican College. Please note: When cold, the Cabra rugby jumper or black Students should ensure: Cabra spray jacket is able to be worn at games and at matches. No other outer garments are allowed. • non-uniform items (T-shirts, undergarments, etc) worn for added warmth, are not visible • The blazer is worn to and from the College (as the outer garment) during the winter Terms 2 and 3, and is the outer garment in Terms 1 and 4, if needed • The College jumper is NOT worn as the outer garment (to and from school) at any time • The Cabra backpack is to be used • Summer uniform is worn in Terms 1 and 4 • Winter uniform is worn in Terms 2 and 3 • PE uniform is worn to and from the College on days when PE Practical lessons are scheduled • College hats to be worn during Terms 1 and 4

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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 Shoes Black leather lace-up school shoes BOYS SUMMER (Terms 1 and 4) Blazer Rust with gold braid to be worn to and from school Shirt Short sleeved, open neck (white with black pin stripe) 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 needed Socks Cabra grey melange socks for warmth Sports Non marking soles ‘Surfie/Skate’ type shoes should not be Shoes Black leather lace-up school shoes shoes worn, including volleys, leisure or canvas style shoes Jumper Rust V-neck (but not worn as outer garment to or from school) ¼ Crew plain white sports socks (above ankle style) No visible Blazer Rust with gold braid Socks branding Hat Approved hat with Cabra logo Hat Approved Cabra hat

GIRLS WINTER (Terms 2 and 3) WINTER PE (Girls and Boys: Terms 2 and 3) Skirt Grey checked skirt (to be worn to the knee) Track Cabra track pants only (with ankle zips fastened) or Cabra black Long sleeved white with black pin stripe, (top button done up, Pants or shorts with drawstring waist Shirt tucked in with sleeves buttoned) Shorts 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 Cabra track top if needed for warmth / polar fleece lined Cabra Grey knee-high socks (socks need to be worn pulled up Jacket Socks/ on formal occasions/masses) Sports Tights Grey tights (light grey opaque 70 denier OR light grey cotton Shoes As per summer uniform blend from JS X) ¼ Crew white sports socks (above ankle style) No visible Shoes Black leather lace-up school shoes Socks branding Blazer Rust with gold braid to be worn to and from school MUSIC ENSEMBLE UNIFORM Top College issued Black Polo Top with Music Department emblem

11.2 Important Notes Regarding Uniform and Personal Presentation

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

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 37 11.2.3 Jewellery 11.3 Responding to Uniform Infringements • Earrings: plain sleepers or studs (one stud On the whole students wear the uniform well and members of staff rarely per ear in the lower lobe ONLY) have to remind them of the requirements. Nevertheless, it has been our • No other piercings are allowed experience over many years that providing a clear and consistent response • Clear, discreet retainers can be worn to matters involving uniform and personal presentation provides all students with the certainty they need throughout their time at Cabra. As you can • A simple chain with a religious symbol can see from the following flowchart we recognise that most will have days be worn when something is missing or it is impossible to wear the entire uniform • No other jewellery can be worn (e.g. rings, as intended. Therefore, the first response of the College staff is a simple bracelets) reminder followed by a simple sanction if needed. • One simple signet ring can be worn If there is an ongoing issue relating to uniform and personal presentation the House Leader or Home Class Teacher will work through a restorative 11.2.4 Make-Up and Nails conversation with the student and parents if needed to address the • Only light foundation allowed underlying cause of the issue. • No eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara or lip From time to time and usually at the change of season from one type of gloss can be worn uniform to the next, staff will provide students with a formal reminder of the • No coloured nail polish can be worn uniform requirements either in a group meeting or via the student notices. If students have any questions about the uniform or personal presentation requirements they are encouraged to discuss these with their Home Class 11.2.5 Sun-Safety Teacher. The College strongly recommends that when outdoors, all staff and students: 11.3.1 Uniform Infringement Process • Wear hats which protect the face and neck • Wear a SPF 50+ broad spectrum water FIRST UNIFORM INFRINGEMENT resistant sun screen • Home Class Teacher/Teacher to speak with student • Use shaded and covered areas where • Home Class Teacher, House Leader and parents and caregivers are notified practical • Students are not permitted to use the College ovals or outdoor courts in Term 1 or SECOND UNIFORM INFRINGEMENT Term 4 unless they are wearing a hat • Home Class Teacher to speak with student • House Leader schedules a compulsory ‘uniform review session’ 11.2.6 Winter Warmth with DP/Director of Student Wellbeing • House Leader to phone parents and caregivers Scarves and gloves in black, rust or white can be worn during winter. A Black Polar Fleece Scarf with logo is available from UNIFORM REVIEW SESSION JS XPress. • Student attends a uniform review session • Student reflection is sent to parents and caregivers/House Leader 11.2.7 Non-Uniform Day Dress Code

The focus of these non-uniform days is neat SUBSEQUENT ONGOING UNIFORM INFRINGEMENTS casual clothes. There should be NO ‘dress up’ outfits, midriffs, off the shoulder tops, or body • Response from House Leader could include: piercings. Casual clothes should not draw – student sent home to change – parent/caregiver/student meeting undue 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.

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12 Travelling Safely to and from School

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 outlined Whenever this occurs the College informs students and 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 concern, The mode of transport to and from the College depends on a additional College staff are deployed to provide extra support variety of factors including the age of the young person, the for students and families. 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 • Parents know how and when their children are travelling to of the public they are encouraged to avoid the person, stay and from Cabra with a group of friends or other people and to contact their • Students travel directly to the College and refrain from parents immediately. In severe cases the College recommends meeting up with friends at local shops before or after calling the police on 000 and immediately seeking refuge in a school safe place such as a shop, bus or school where there are other • Parents should be fully informed of those occasions when people present. We also ask that the matter is reported to students ‘need’ to interrupt their travel arrangements the College (House Leader or a Deputy Principal) as soon as • If students miss their bus or experience any other difficulty possible. This allows us to liaise with the police to ensure the with transport to or from the College they should contact safety of all concerned. 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.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 39 12.3 Student Misbehaviour while Travelling to and from School It is important for students to remember that the Student Students who feel harassed or threatened by other students Handbook and the Uniform and Personal Presentation while travelling to or from the College are encouraged to Code apply until they have returned home or met with their report the matter just as they would, had it occurred at the parents at another location. College staff respond to reports College during normal school hours. of students misbehaving on their way to or from the College in the same way as if the student were at Cabra.

12.4 Student Drivers

Students are not permitted to drive or park on College Student passengers grounds. While it is very difficult for the College to enforce, all Due to the number of young people present in the vicinity student passengers should adhere to the laws surrounding of Cabra we encourage student drivers to pay particular probationary licenses. attention to the road rules that apply in the vicinity of the College and to take extra care when pedestrians are present. Excursions and camps Given the number of young drivers attending Cabra we also ask students to be mindful of the rights of local residents by Students are generally not permitted to drive to camps obeying the local traffic code in relation to parking. and or excursions. If there are exceptional circumstances requiring a student to drive to such an activity approval must On the rare occasion that a student driver is observed driving be sought in writing from the teacher in charge prior to the in a reckless manner the incident will be reported to the date of the event. police. In Term One every year Cabra hosts the RAP program for young drivers and their parents. This is an excellent program that has been endorsed by many Cabra families over several years. With this in mind it has become an important strategy for promoting healthier attitudes towards driving and safety for everyone in our community.

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 during the school day regardless of “free” lessons.

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14 Sports Code of Behaviour

14.1 For Players – Play by the Rules 14.3 For Coaches – Enjoy What You Do • accept and play by the rules of the sport and show respect • plan, encourage and create opportunities to develop towards officials; individual skills for all team members; • acknowledge good play by team members and by • ensure that training opportunities are appropriate for the members of the opposing team; age group, the skill and physical development of players in their team; • play for enjoyment and personal development; • give all students a fair chance to participate in training and • co-operate with their coach, their team and game officials; at games; • represent Cabra properly wearing appropriate sports • remove from the field or play any player whose behaviour uniform including appropriate outer garment when cold repeatedly does not reflect team expectations; (Cabra rugby jumper or black Cabra spray jacket) at matches; • be fully prepared for all training sessions and games; • be committed to team expectations – recognising their • be constructive, not destructive, in your response to the team relies on this commitment; player’s efforts. • treat all players and officials as you would like to be treated; • respect the rights and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion; • be fully committed to training and games, including being on time and being adequately prepared.

14.2 For Parents and Spectators – Set a Good Example • encourage participation, remembering that sport is for their child’s enjoyment; • provide a model of good sporting behaviour for their child; • demonstrate respect and courtesy to all players, officials, spectators and especially visitors to the school; • encourage honest effort, skilled performance and team loyalty; • support and respect the efforts of coaches and referees at all times, as well as the coach’s decision where their child is behaving inappropriately; • promote 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; • encourage their child(ren) to be fully prepared for training and games, including being on time and wearing the correct uniform; • ensure that their child(ren) are collected at the end of games and practices; or, that they advise the coach of alternative arrangements; • advise the Sports Coordinator, of any grievances, in the first instance.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 41 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 co-curricular activities include; (NB. Subject to student interest and staff availability).

MUSIC Academic Challenge and Enrichment SPORT Brass Ensemble SCIENCE AND MATHS Athletics Guitar Ensemble Oliphant Science Awards Basketball String Ensemble Rio Tinto Big Science Competition Cricket Wind Ensemble Cross Country ENGLISH AND HUMANITIES Big Jazz Band Football Debating Wire Choir (an electric guitar-based band) Netball Mock Trial Rock Bands Soccer Public Speaking Concert Band Squash “Write a book in a day” Beginner Drum Corps Swimming Junior Drum Corps GENERAL AREAS Table Tennis Senior Drum Corps Chess Tennis Sticks Training Ethics Olympiad Volleyball Production Crew Knitting Club To get involved in any of the Academic Orchestra Sustainability Club Challenge and Enrichment opportunities, Combined Choirs Tournament of the Minds please contact Laura Foti: Private Instrumental Lessons World Scholars Cup [email protected]

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 Intercollegiate sporting carnival Catholic Schools Music Festival Hosting International students Lunchtime activities St Dominic’s Day Retreats Masses, liturgies and celebrations

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15.1 How to Get Involved in Sport

Sport is offered to all students at Cabra Dominican College. Nominating All students are encouraged to get involved and all sporting abilities are welcome. Summer season runs through Terms Students are invited to nominate for their chosen co-curricular 1 and 4 and Winter Terms 2 and 3. Playing either Summer sport/s online by a specified date. Teams must have adequate or Winter Sport entails a full TWO TERM COMMITMENT – numbers before being entered into the competition. Students including one training session per week and weekend games. are expected to commit to their team for the entire season. There are no withdrawals or fee reimbursement once Knock Out Sport committed. Students are selected to represent Cabra in various Knockout Sport news Competitions throughout the year. Selection is based on previous knowledge of ability and/or trials. Entering and Sport information is distributed via the Cabra App, daily nominating teams is dependent on numbers and the talent/ bulletin notices, email and text messages. skill level of the students in the designated age group For further information, please contact the Sports required. Administrator. Please note the following: Phone: 8179 2415 or email: [email protected] • Students will only be eligible to compete in Knockout Sport if all schoolwork is up to date • Any students with behavioural issues will not be selected • Knockout Sport is played to win – selected players may not get equal game time

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Music Ensembles Music lessons are offered at the College for the purpose of Cabra currently has over 20 ensembles and a bi-annual providing students the opportunity to participate in the musical for students to select from. Ensemble selection musical life of Cabra Dominican College. If you intend to have does not have to be based on their instrument of tuition and instrumental lessons at Cabra, it is an expectation that you students can be involved in as many ensembles as they wish. participate in a music department ensemble. Most ensembles have entry requirements and some are by invitation or audition. Lessons are available for the following instruments: For further information or enquires regarding the individual Trombone, tuba, trumpet, French horn, euphonium, tuition or the ensemble program, please contact the Music saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, flute, double bass, Administrator. cello, viola, violin, harp, voice, classical guitar, electric guitar, piano, electric bass, drums and percussion. Phone: 8179 2406 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) House Awards • Academic Excellence • Kathleen Hancock Award - To a year 7-9 student for Christian leadership. • Academic Endeavour • Lincoln Chalice Award - To a student for their contribution, • Mary MacKillop Awards for excellence for senior students with a religious focus, to the aesthetic life of Cabra in the • Australian Defence Force Award – Long Tan Award - To area of art, drama or music. students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork. • Lorraine Russell Award - To a St Mary’s Unit student who • Old Scholars Award - To a student who embodies the Cabra demonstrates success in the development of academic Dominican spirit. and independent living skills and a contribution to Cabra • Caltex Best All Rounder - To the Best All Rounder Year 12 Dominican College life. student for willingness to participate in, and outstanding • Music Award - To two year 12 students who have made an commitment to, a range of sporting, academic and outstanding contribution to the musical life of Cabra. community activities. • Pearl Award - Presented to a male and female student to • College DUX and DUX Proxime affirm persistent effort. • Dominican Sisters Award - Awarded for Christian • Sports Awards: Junior Sportsperson of the Year, Senior leadership, to a student who engages in open and honest Sportsperson of the Year dialogue in the search for truth and is courageous in • Veritas Awards (Years 7-11) fostering a more just society. • University of Adelaide Principal’s Scholarship • Dr Helen Northey Award - To a past Stage 2 student for outstanding academic achievement in honour of Dr Helen • Years 7-11 Outstanding Academic Achievement Northey OP, Dominican Sister and past Principal, who believed in the potential of each student for academic excellence.

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 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 Year 12 • Be excellent role models for their peers • College Captains – two (male/female) • Engage in the life of the College • College Vice Captains – two (male/female) • Reflect the College’s values • House Captains – two per House; • Be their best selves Moore, Kavanagh, Boylan, Murphy (male/female) • Share their gifts, skills and time generously • Sports Captains – two (male/female) • Be a voice for their peers: sharing ideas, raising issues or • Music Captains – two (male/female) concerns at relevant meetings and contribute agenda items for discussion. Year 7-11 Student Leadership roles vary, reflecting their seniority and • Year 11 House Captains – two per House (male/female) foci, however, the contribution and importance of each • Year 10 House Captains – two per House (male/female) student leader is not in any way diminished. Each student • Year 9 House Captains – two per House (male/female) leadership role has a unique focus and connection to • Year 8 House Captains – two per House (male/female) specific aspects and students of the community. As such, • Year 7 House Captains – two per House (male/female) each leadership role enables meaningful connections and opportunities within a smaller community, whilst contributing to the collective responsibility of service to the community.

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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 and College. Within the community they represent the College advocate of music within the College. The Music Captains on numerous formal occasions: including the Whole School are responsible for promoting music and providing a service Masses, Whole School Assemblies and Principal’s Tours. to others. They ensure all information/initiatives from the Within the wider community they represent the College on SRC are communicated and supported within the music numerous formal occasions: which include, ANZAC Day Vigil program. They will at times be called upon to represent the Mass, Archbishop Awards, and local parish/primary school College, for example; Principal’s Tours, music events, whole functions. The College Captains also chair the Student school Masses, and other music events and/or competitions. Representative Council (SRC) meetings. The College Captains They work closely with the CEA Music Coordinator and are work closely with the Deputy Principal and the Student members of the SRC. 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 within numerous formal occasions including whole school Masses, their year level. They will at times be called upon to represent whole school assemblies and Principal’s Tours. Within the the College, for example; Principal’s Tours, house sporting wider community they represent the College on numerous events, St Dominic’s Day, Masses and prayer services. They formal occasions: which include, ANZAC Day Vigil Mass, work closely with their House Leaders. Year 11 House Captains Archbishop Awards, and local Parish/Primary School attend all House Student Leadership meetings. Functions. The College Vice Captains also facilitate Social Justice meetings. The College Vice Captains work closely with Year 7-10 House Captains the Deputy Principal and the Student Leadership and Social • The Year 7-10 House Captains’ primary role is to be of Justice Coordinators. service to their House within the College. Their role is to support their House Leaders and work closely with the House Captains other student leaders in their house to create an inclusive, The House Captains’ primary role is to be of service to their welcoming, joyful house environment. They will at times House within the College. The House Captains are responsible be called upon to represent the College, for example; for running their House Student Leaders meetings focussing Principal’s Tours, house sporting events, St Dominic’s Day, on promoting house spirit and ensuring all information/ Masses and prayer services. Year 7-10 House Captains initiatives from the SRC are communicated and supported attend all House Student Leadership meetings. Whilst there within the House. They will at times be called upon to are some common aspects to a student leader’s role, all represent the College, for example; Principal’s Tours, house House Captains are encouraged to develop and share their sporting events, St Dominic’s Day, Masses and prayer services. unique leadership strengths and abilities. The Year 7-10 They work closely with their House Leaders and are members House Captains have a key role to play in; of the SRC. • Representing and being a voice for their peers • Creating and nurturing a welcoming, friendly, inclusive Sports Captains College environment The Sports Captains’ primary role is to be an ambassador and • Encouraging others to get involved in College life advocate of sport within the College. The Sports Captains are responsible for promoting good sportsmanship and providing • Actively promoting social justice initiatives a service to others. They ensure all information/initiatives • Actively promoting house based/year level activities from the SRC are communicated and supported within the sporting program. They will at times be called upon to Other Student Leadership Roles represent the College, for example; Principal’s Tours, sporting (formal and informal) within the College events (Dominican Cup, Intercol, Swimming Carnival, Catholic • Peer Support Schools Sporting Carnival) and other sporting exchanges • Ensemble Captains and/or competitions. They work closely with the Sports Coordinator and are members of the SRC. • Sporting Team Captains

Cabra Dominican College Student Handbook 2019 — 47 18 College Policies

Visit the Policies page of our website to view the following College Policies:

Academic Honesty ICT Acceptable Use Attendance Learning and Assessment Bullying and Harassment Prevention Prohibited Substances Critical Incidents Reporting Developing Personal Responsibility Sports Code of Behaviour Duty of Care - CESA Student Grievance Enrolment Student Wellbeing Excursions and Incursions Sun Protection Extreme Weather Support of Charities First Aid – CESA Uniform and Personal Presentation Gender Equality - CESA

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