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St Michael’s College is a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition which is committed to the human and Christian education of the young, especially the poor, through:

CommunityWe are an inclusive and respectful community where each individual is known, valued and cared for, enabling them to feel confident to explore their curiosities, flourish and fully realise their potential.

ChallengeIndividual growth is achieved through engagement, opportunity and recognition, underpinned by a positive learning culture that is authentic, challenging and supportive.

ChoiceThrough a quality Lasallian education, inspired by the Gospel and a concern for social justice, students are empowered to better choose who they become as people, learners and leaders in the world.

A quality Lasallian education “is realised by offering a community and personalised environment where individuals can flourish as human beings and where they are open to hope and have a positive sense of life.”

Br Alvaro

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)

Mission and Vision Table of Contents

Mission and Vision ii

Welcome 3

Context and Tradition 4

Staff 6

Year 9 Pastoral Staff 8

General College Information 9

Important Dates for Year 9 10

Learning and Management System: SEQTA 14

Junior Secondary School 18

Pastoral Care 19

Year 9 General Information 22

Student Support - Student Services 32

Community Days 34

Conclusion 35

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WelcomeYear 9 at St Michael’s College

Dear Parents, Students and Friends,

The Year 9 Pastoral staff welcome you and your family to the journey in 2020. We look forward to working with you in supporting our students’ development as they build on their strengths and participate in activities which contribute to their flourishing and guide them towards being “the best they can be.”

This Handbook contains helpful information which will provide an understanding of the Year 9 Pastoral Program at St Michael’s College, and points of contact for further information.

Please contact the College if you would like any further information about the contents of this Handbook, or if you wish to discuss any concerns.

Mrs Tonia Carfora

Year 9 Director Mrs Anna Haracic

Year 9 Assistant Year Level Director


Context and Tradition

The De La Salle BrothersThe origins of Lasallian education date back to the 17th Century to French priest St John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Brothers).

Born of wealthy parents who valued education, De La Salle responded to the needs of impoverished boys by establishing schools that were open to all, including the socially and economically deprived. Based on the ideal - to provide education for young people that reflects the values of Jesus Christ - De La Salle inspired a tradition that now spans over 80 countries.

John Baptist de La Salle was canonised in 1900, and in 1950 Pope Pius XII named him Patron of Teachers.

The Brothers came to Australia and opened their first school in Armidale, NSW, in 1906. Since that time they have opened a number of schools throughout Australia and extended their works to New Zealand and the missions of Papua New Guinea.

Each year, the College holds a Mission Action Day (MAD) to raise funds for the Lasallian Foundation and the generosity of the St Michael’s community is well known throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific Region.

Heritage of St Michael’s CollegeSt Michael’s College was founded by the De La Salle Brothers in 1954. Classes began at Beverley with 29 boys. Due to the great efforts of the Catholic families in the Western region of Adelaide, the College rapidly expanded. By 1965 the enrolment was 780 boys and in 1967, a Senior School was developed on Lawrie Street at Henley Beach. From 1997, the Beverley Campus catered for Years 4 -7 boys and the Henley Campus Years 8 -12. In 2002 a Reception class was introduced. Beverley now caters for Reception to Year 6. In 2008 girls were enrolled for the first time in Year 8.

St Michael’s has worked in close partnership with the Sacred Heart Fathers (MSC) throughout its history and they continue to act as Chaplains to the College.

Context and Tradition

Crest

Glorious Cross - symbol of salvation and resurrection

Laurel leaves - symbol of reward and achievement

Shield - symbol of strength, faith and fortitude

Star of Bethlehem - symbol of the sign of the faith


Staff Staff continued

Secondary Leadership

Principal Mr John Foley

Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching Mrs Teresa Cimmino

Deputy Principal – Pastoral Mr John Lambert

Business Manager Mr Dominic LoBasso

Director of Mission Mr Robert Dempsey

Director of Curriculum & Assessment Ms Bron Kemp

Director of Pastoral Mr Matthew Williams

Director of Learning Technologies & Analytics Mr Ryan Fleetwood

Heads of Department/Subject Co-ordinators

Business Mr Hamish Redden

Design & Technology Mr Greg Cloy

Digital Technologies Mrs Maria Cardillo

Director of Music Mr Tim Donovan

Music Mr James Musci

Drama Ms Emily Burns

English Mrs Jane Sykes

Humanities Ms Catherine Pearce

Health & Physical Development Mrs Sally Nicholson

History Mr Matthew Muscat

Italian Mrs Angela Benedetti

Junior Secondary Learning Initiatives Mrs Joanne Gilmore

Mathematics Mrs Anne Finlay

Heads of Department/Subject Co-ordinators

PLP Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton

Religious Education Mrs Patrizia Puglia

Research Project Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton

Science Mr Gavin O’Reilly

Visual Arts Mrs Nicolle LeRay-Warren

Co-ordinators

Co-curricular Coordinator (Boys) Mr Jordan Young

Co-curricular Assistant (Girls) Ms Leanne Burton

Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mr Stratos Karnas

Learning Support Coordinator Mr Michael Balic

SACE Coordinator Mr Rocco Schirripa

VET Coordinator Mr Kevin Woolford

Student Services

Student Counsellors Ms Sarah DaviesMs Ida-Marie TullioMr Anthony Vizaniaris

Career Counsellors Ms Rose CooreyMr Anthony Vizaniaris

Pastoral Support Worker Sr Nithya

Administration Assistants Mrs Lynda WhiteMrs Bonita DorianMs Isabella BarilaMrs Brenda Trimboli


Year 9 Pastoral Staff General College Information

Pastoral Teachers & Room Numbers

9BPC-01 Mr Anthony Feleppa Rm 25

9BPC-02 Ms Jessica Capitanio and Ms Thu Nguyen Rm 26

9BPC-03 Ms Rebecca Brook and Mr John Edwards Rm 31

9BPC-04 Mr Peter Turner Rm 32

9BPC-05 Ms Kellie Casserly and Ms Rachel Philp Rm 33

9BPC-06 Mr Darren Pike Rm 34

9GPC-01 Ms Amanda Rossi and Ms Annie Nicholas Rm 35

9GPC-02 Mr David Do Lorenzis Rm 36

9GPC-03 Ms Danii Zappia Rm 37

9GPC-04 Ms Nectaria Granleese Rm 38

Year Level Director: Mrs Tonia Carfora

Assistant Year Level Director: Mrs Anna Haracic

Uniform Shop - Dobson Pty LtdThe College uniform can only be purchased from the Uniform Shop which is located at the Secondary Campus on Lawrie Street, Gate 4.

The shop is managed and operated by Dobsons Pty Ltd on behalf of St Michael’s College.

It is essential to arrange an appointment. Please contact staff directly on telephone 8150 2306.

The trading hours are as follows:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

8:00 am - 4:15 pm (closed between 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm)

The College DaySecondary Campus

Movement Bell 8:40 am

Pastoral 8:45 am

Lesson 1 9:00 am

Lesson 2 9:40 am

Lesson 3 10:20 am

RECESS 11:00 am

Movement Bell 11:20 am

Lesson 4 11:25 am

Lesson 5 12:05 pm

Lesson 6 12:45 pm

LUNCH 1:25 pm

Movement Bell 2:05 pm

Lesson 7 2:10 pm

Lesson 8 2:50 pm

DISMISSAL 3:30 pm

Front Office Contact Details

Monday-Friday 8:15 am - 4:45 pm

Telephone 08 8356 5966

Email [email protected]

Website www.smc.sa.edu.au

Student Absentee Line 08 8150 2323


Important Dates for Year 9Subject to change

Term 1

29 January Classes Resume for Years 8, 9 and 11

Year 7 - 12 Welcome Assembly

5 February Year 7 - 12 Mass 9:00 am

Parent Evening 7:00 pm

10 February Years 7 - 12 House Meetings

12 February Class of 2019 Academic Assembly 9:10 - 10:20 am

24 February Sports Day - SA Athletics Stadium

26 February Ash Wednesday (whole school service)

27 February MAD Launch

9 March Adelaide Cup (Public Holiday)

11 March Sonya Ryan Presentation

12 March Sonya Ryan Parent Presentation (TBC)

18 March Girls’ Wing Chun Experience

1 April Year 9 Mass

3 April Mission Action Day

9 April Year 7-12 Easter Prayer Service

Classes Conclude - Early Dismissal 12:45 pm


Term 2

27 April Classes Resume

29 April Parent Teacher Interviews (1) - Early Dismissal 12:45pm

30 April Caica Cup

1 - 3 May Generations in Jazz - Mt Gambier

4 May Parent Teacher Interviews (2) - Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

12 - 15 May NAPLAN (Year 7, 8 and 9)

13 May Whole school Mass at Henley Campus

Feast of St John Baptist de La Salle

15 May Years 7 - 9 Cross Country (Lessons 7 & 8)

18 May Enlighten Education for Girls

19 May Goodfellas Program for Boys

20 May Year 9 Mass

22 May MAD Quiz Night

1 - 12 June Years 8 and 9 Life Education

5 June Staff Professional Development Day (No Classes)

8 June Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)

17 June Derrick McManus Presentation

18 June Meet the Writers

23 June Brainstorm Productions

1 July Year 9 Mass

3 July Classes Conclude - Early Dismissal 12:45pm



Term 3

20 July Classes Resume

22 July Year 7 - 9 Academic Assembly

29 July Year 9 Mass

30 July Year 7 - 11 Australian Maths Competition

3 - 7 August Languages Week

5 August Brett Hunt Presentation

12 August Nic Newling Presentation

10 August PE Week

17 August Science Week

19 August Year 7, 8 and 9 Assembly and Subject Selection

20 August Parent Teacher Interviews - School Closure

27 August Year 9 Retreat

4 September Staff Retreat Day - No Classes

7 September Mental Health Week

9 September Years 8 and 9 Assembly

Girls - Butterfly Foundation

Boys - Healthy Masculinity

14 - 17 September Catholic Schools Music Festival

16 September Years 7 - 9 Co-Curricular Assembly

23 September Year 9 Mass

25 September De La Salle Day

Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

Term 4

12 October Classes Resume

16 October Year 12 Graduation Assembly (Years 7 - 12)

21 October Year 9 Mass

5 November Memorial Mass 7:00 pm

11 November Remembrance Day Ceremony

18 November Year 9 Mass

25 November Year 9 ID Photographs

27 November Year 7 - 9 Lasallian Sports Shield

1 December Year 9 Quiz Afternoon

2 December Year 9 Pastoral Day

3 December SMC’s Got Talent L7 - 8

Year 7 - 9 Textbook Return

4 December Classes Conclude - Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

7 - 9 December Camp La Salle



Learning and Management System: SEQTA

SEQTA is a collaborative teaching and learning system that connects teachers, students and parents as an interactive and supportive community. To find out more, please follow this link:

https://seqta.com.au/

All students at St Michael’s College are able to access SEQTA via their student portal, SEQTA Learn, by using their username and password. All students must access the site through the following link:

https://sta.smc.sa.edu.au/

All parents can access SEQTA to keep updated on what their child is currently working on and when assignments are due. This also allows parents to access school reports and read the daily notices in a similar interface to the students. Parents are encouraged to install the SEQTA Engage app on their Apple or Android device and enter the following:

https://pta.smc.sa.edu.au/


Once students log on, a master menu appears providing the students with their timetable and subject course material. Further to this, students can also access daily notices and directly message (Direqt Message) their teachers. DM has the capacity for the user to attach documents.

Other functionalities of SEQTA include:

Recording students daily attendance;

Communicating with parents/caregivers;

Recording student achievements and awards;

Storing teaching and learning resources;

Uploading student report cards onto the portal.



Accessing a Student Timetable via SEQTAWhen students click on the Timetable tab, the students’ individual timetable for the week will appear.


Accessing College NoticesWhen the Notices tab is selected, the notices for the desired day will appear.

Checking assignment due dates and submitting work through SEQTAWhen students select the Upcoming tab, the upcoming assessment tasks appear. Students are able to upload their assignments once they are completed; these are referred to as e-submissions.

Subject and Assessment outlines via SEQTAThe Courses tab displays an overview of the selected subject. Students are provided with a summary of the key objectives of the particular course along with a breakdown of the assessment tasks.

The Assessment tab will enable students to track their progress of completed assessments in each subject.

Direqt Messages enables students to communicate with their subject teacher and vice-versa.

Logging out of SEQTALogging out of the system is advised once the student has finished using SEQTA.


Junior Secondary School

St Michael’s College subscribes to a philosophy that the unique needs of students in Years 7 - 9 can best be met in a Junior Secondary School setting that provides a student-centred program and recognises that students in early adolescence are undergoing greater physiological and social re-orientation than at any other period in their lives.

The overall purpose of the Junior Secondary School should be to meet the educational, developmental and social needs that emerge in this transitional period.

The Junior Secondary Pastoral and Academic Programs therefore provide all students with a supportive and flexible environment in which all students will have opportunities to develop skills and explore a variety of learning experiences while making the transition from the primary to the junior secondary school.

In keeping with this philosophy, our Junior Secondary School provides:

a positive climate that fosters respect, self-esteem, self-discipline and student responsibility;

close contact and communication between parents and school;

intervention and acceleration when needs are identified;

an advisory and counselling program;

knowledgeable educators who are committed to junior secondary methodology;

a quality Pastoral Care Program.

Every Pastoral classroom at St Michael’s will have a wall-chart that addresses the key student responsibilities that support each child. Student Responsibilities are also at the front of the College Diary.

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care is from 8.45 am to 9.00 am each day. There are also extended lessons on Wednesdays from 8.45 am – 9.40 am to incorporate Masses, Assemblies and Year Level specific activities. All students are expected to participate in these activities, as they form an important part of our Community life.

Pastoral Care lessons usually focus on holistic student development and nurture wellbeing, strengths and positive relationships so that students can develop reason, the good judgement to act fairly, and contribute to their own flourishing and that of others.

More specifically, through Pastoral Care we:

1. Provide an environment in which every student is valued, feels safe and has someone to talk to.

2. Respect the dignity of each person.

3. Develop a spirit of community through positive relationships between staff, students and parents.

4. Develop self-discipline and responsibility.

5. Provide opportunities for spiritual growth.

6. Educate students in a Christ-centred model of leadership

7. Encourage participation in social justice initiatives.

8. Provide activities and strategies that develop students’ personal, organisational and lifestyle skills and choices.

9. Provide assistance with regard to subject selection, vocational and career options.

10. Foster participation in community building and recreational activities.


Pastoral Care

Faith and Spiritual Development

Daily prayer

Weekly character strength focus

Weekly strengths based quote and tips

Fortnightly Chapel services building faith and integrating strengths

Year Level and Whole School Masses

Year 9 Retreat

Cyber safety and Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship and cyber safety

Resource Centre

Brainstorm

Sonya Ryan Presentations

Pastoral Lesson on Cyber issues - ACMA Cyber smart

Establishing standards and expectations

Goal setting and review

Uniform and grooming standards and College Policies

Strength based behaviour guidance

Celebrating achievement

Awards and Co-curricular Assemblies

Report monitoring by Year Level Director and Assistant Director

Acknowledgment of Commendations

Student Leadership

Student led fortnightly Chapel services

Weekly College Leader meetings

Y-Lead Conference for Student leaders

Authentic Leadership (Derrick McManus) Presentation

Pastoral Care

Understanding the changes - Attending St Michael’s (Secondary) is an exciting and, at times, challenging experience for all students. From day one in Year 9 there may be many new elements to embrace and understand.

A wide range of initiatives and activities support students’ flourishing through Pastoral Care. Some of these include:

Introduction to Year 9

Parent Evening

Pastoral Activities- team building

Lasallian Community

Mission Action Day

De La Salle Day

Co-curricular involvement

Stewardship

Fundraising/ social justice initiatives

Building Relationships

Student Survey

Year 9 Retreat

Positive relationships presentation

Wing Chun

Tug Of War

Pastoral Day- Beach House and Cinema

Year 9 Quiz Afternoon

Developing Resilience and Well-being

Year Level Assemblies (Including Guest Speakers)

Character strengths

Growth Mindset focus

Overcoming the negativity bias

Term goal setting and review

Mindfulness/meditation practise

Prayer

Gratitude focus

Life Education

Body Image (Butterfly Foundation) presentation

RU OK?

Healthy Masculinity Presentation

Access to counsellors (strengths based coaching and personal counselling)

Enlighten Education (boys and girls)

Nic Newling Presentation


Year 9 General Information

Develop focused study habits away from distractions, including those of the device kind.

Drawing up a simple study timetable to record key dates, study requirements, deadlines for assignments, etc.

Setting a priority against each task to help achieve goals, rather than being overwhelmed by leaving things to the last minute.

Using a “to do” checklist.

Celebrating the accomplishment of completion to deadline.

An appropriate home work space is the ideal. Depending on the student, it may be advantageous for him/her to be in a public space in the home which is not the centre of too many distractions. Students should set aside a consistent time to study in the evening, in a quiet space if possible, and allow themselves time within the planned timetable for their preferred pastimes.

Regularly viewed TV programs, club activities and sport should all be part of the timetable. The careful monitoring of devices during home study time is advisable.

Home StudyIt is likely that homework will be set on most nights. In Year 9 home study of 1-2 hours per night usually ensures the completion of the required study load, or reinforces classroom learning. Some time on weekends may also be needed to finish assignments.

Home study tasks emphasise skill reinforcement and development, and nurture time management and organisational skills. Time spent on home study is also effective in developing skills as an independent learner, outside of the formal school setting.

SEQTA can be accessed electronically at any time to check on homework commitments, resources and results.


Personal Wellbeing - Healthy Body, Healthy MindBeing fit, healthy and active benefits each child socially, emotionally and intellectually. Research has shown that young people who do regular physical activity have:

Improved emotional wellbeing, mental health, self-esteem and self-concept; they feel more confident, happy, and relaxed.

Improved health and a feeling of physical wellbeing.

Better concentration skills and the ability to manage anxiety and stress.

Increased capacity for learning and productivity - active children are generally more motivated and better organised than children who are inactive. Physical activity has direct links to improved learning outcomes.

Enhanced social skills, such as cooperation and teamwork, as well as meeting new people and developing friendships.

A more positive school outlook - active children are generally less aggressive and experience fewer discipline problems.

All students will take part in a wide range of physical activities at school and learn more about positive body image and self-esteem in their Health and Physical Education classes.

Organisation - Managing TimeDevoting adequate time for organisation is one of the major keys to success. Being organised takes time, so it is essential that students place a high priority on preparing for each day the night before at home. Avoid the morning rush as this causes things to be forgotten, over-looked or misplaced.

Using time effectively is an important skill for secondary school students. Time management can be applied to study and lifestyle activities such as exercise, sporting activities and even getting the most out of leisure time. Encouraging good time-management habits now lays the foundation for good habits later in life.

Basic time management for each child includes:

Using a school diary and checking this and utilising SEQTA to check requirements before going home to ensure all necessary items are taken home for homework completion.



students present themselves in accordance with College guidelines is essential. Jewellery, hair, makeup, nails and the tucking in of shirts are areas that often require attention. Where repeated reminders become necessary, parents will be informed and consequences may become necessary.

PE UNIFORM:

St Michael’s PE polo top

St Michael’s PE shorts

Plain white sports socks

St Michael’s cap or hat.

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

St Michael’s rugby top

St Michael’s navy track pants

St Michael’s Spray jacket

No leggings/tights are to be worn at all. Co-curricular clothing e.g football shorts, is also not to be worn.

PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS IN YEAR 7, 8, & 9 ARE TO WEAR THEIR PE UNIFORM TO AND FROM SCHOOL ON THE DAYS THEY HAVE PE AND DANCE.

ReportsReports are issued electronically twice a year, at the end of each semester.

Outside of the reporting cycle, parents may receive a College notification in the form of a Progress Report, or Pastoral Comment which can be issued at any time. The purpose of these advices is to inform of commendable achievements, or of other matters requiring attention.

If parents are concerned about any aspect of their child’s education, they are encouraged to contact staff as soon as possible to discuss their concerns. Email may be the easiest manner as a first option, due to class commitments.

Deadline Policy The purpose of the deadline policy is to help students and teachers to manage workloads and school-set deadlines for assessment tasks. This policy applies to all teachers and students and requires parental support.

A deadline is the latest time of date by which an assessment task is to be completed and submitted to the teacher.


College DiaryThe College Diary is an important learning tool. It is the student’s responsibility to look after it and ensure that it kept in a clean and orderly fashion.

It is also a record of communication between home and the College and should be used for the recording of notes to teachers.

The diary provides important information, including College policies and guidelines, which should be read carefully. Parents should also check their child’s diary and sign it weekly, as this is a stimulus for discussion around work completion and College responsibilities and events.

Student ResponsibilitiesVirtues are learned over a period of time, as the result of practice and education. Students are guided towards developing healthy behaviours so that they are:

AWARE that we create our own future as a consequence of our actions;

RESPECTFUL of others and their property;

STUDIOUS and WELL ORGANISED;

CARING of others and school resources;

HONEST;

PUNCTUAL;

WELL PRESENTED;

SELF DISCIPLINED;

POSITIVE and INVOLVED;

COURTEOUS;

SAFETY CONSCIOUS;

MINDFUL to enhance the College reputation;

Be the Best THEY can be!

UniformIn keeping with the notion of holistic growth and positive behaviours, the school uniform should be worn correctly at all times within and outside the school grounds as detailed on pages 18 and 19 of the Diary. Our presentation says much about what we feel is important, and as a result it is important that we work together on this element of our identity.

While most students wear their uniform appropriately, others may need intermittent reminding. Parental support in ensuring that


Attendance/PunctualityYear 9 students are required to be at school by 8:40 am each day. All absences must be accounted and parents are requested to contact the College via the Absentee Line 8150 2323 by 9:30 am if a student is going to be absent or late.

Prolonged absences through illness should be accompanied by a Medical Certificate and the Year Level Director contacted so work can be forwarded if appropriate and in keeping with the successful recovery of the student.

If students arrive at school after their pastoral class has concluded they MUST REPORT TO THE Administration Office with a diary note. If a student has been marked absent by the Pastoral Teacher and has not signed in at the Administration Office, a text message will be sent to the parent regarding their absence.

Leaving During School HoursStudents are not permitted to leave the school grounds without signed permission from their parent/guardian, Pastoral Teacher and Year Level Director. Students must also sign out via the Administration Office.

If a student needs to leave early for an appointment for example, please write a note in the diary. This note will be signed by their Pastoral Care and Year Level Director prior to leaving via the Administration Office.

If students feel unwell at school, they must report to the First Aid Room in the Administration Office. Students must not contact parents during school to pick them up. In emergency situations, students may request to make a phone call from the Year Level Director’s Office.

Mobile Phone PolicyPLEASE DO NOT CONTACT YOUR CHILD DIRECTLY.

Mobile Phones and other electronic devices are not to be used during the College day.

If students do bring these, it is entirely at their own risk. The mobile phone must be switched off and stored securely throughout the day.

Mobile phones should be stored safely, but they may not be switched on or used during school hours. Students who are found using their phone will have it confiscated and returned via a Year Level Director.

Other consequences may apply in line with normal St Michael’s behavioural processes.

Year 9 General InformationYear 9 General Information

For assessment tasks that are completed over an extended period of time, a number of dates are generally set at different stages of the development of the assessment task (Checkpoints). In the case where Checkpoints are set, there is an expectation that:

students will provide evidence of their learning to their teacher or follow a procedure outlined by their teacher;

the teacher will monitor the progress of the student during this period.

There are occasions when an extension of an assessment deadline can be approved for valid reason. Acceptable grounds for the extension are determined by the teacher.

Students are expected to negotiate the extension with the Subject Teacher before the deadline and submit a completed “Request for Extension Form”.

Teachers are expected to follow the Deadline Policy process when work is not presented according to school-set deadlines and where there is not a valid reason.

Backup and Data StorageIt is important for students to keep a backup file of their work. Technology can fail, be lost or stolen, so it is extremely important that all students take action to ensure they have backed up their schoolwork.

Office 365 (O365) is a Microsoft (MS) product that all staff and students have access to at St Michael’s College. It combines a number of different Microsoft products together and allows you to access them and all your files through your own MS ‘cloud’ account. Students are required to back up their work continually and O365 allows this to occur seamlessly. Files are backed up automatically if saved in OneDrive and can be accessed from any internet enabled computer (e.g. desktop, tablet, laptop).



actions are taken to guide students on improved choices and better judgement.

Where considered appropriate, subject teachers issuing a detention do so by notifying the student’s primary carer(s). The Year Level Director may issue a Detention which signifies a serious or repeated breach of the College’s student code of conduct. Detentions can be scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm and will be notified to parents/caregivers electronically in advance.

Positive RelationshipsSt Michael’s College is committed to ensuring the provision of a safe and caring community to which all students bring a sense of commitment and belonging. Positive relationships are at the core of the Lasallian ethos, and as such, are an important part of the Pastoral Care Program.

All parents want their child to be happy and flourish and to be reassured that their child is not going to be bullied, harassed or intimidated at school. They also don’t want their child to create such situations for others. It is an issue that St Michael’s College always takes seriously.

Bullying occurs when someone acts aggressively towards another person to gain power over them on a repeated basis. It is a deliberate attempt to make the other person feel uncomfortable or unhappy. It can happen verbally, via SMS or email, through physical abuse or social harm.

In addition to the focus on positive behaviours, St Michael’s has an anti-bullying policy, which includes key strategies for managing bullying, harassment and intimidation. A key pastoral focus for Year 9 is the building of positive relationships through effective anti-bullying programs such as Brainstorm Productions Performances. A focus the development of healthy and respectful relationships, and the avoidance of bullying and harassment is central to the Pastoral Program.

BagsYear 9 students are required to be ready to start Pastoral Care by 8:40 am. School bags must be stored in lockers and secured with a school approved padlock. From time to time lockers may be checked for student safety. For student health reasons, back packs are NOT to be carried during the day. Small PE bags may be used to carry books and PE uniforms. These procedures are in place to comply with Occupational Health and Safety laws and provide for the safety and comfort of all students.

ValuablesLarge amounts of money and/or valuables should not be brought to school, as teaching staff will not assume responsibility for such items. The Policy on Mobile Phones and other electronic devices is on Page 17 of the College Diary. Compliance to this policy is monitored on occasion and parents will be notified of any instances where students are not complying with correct use and resultant consequences. Please note that students are not permitted to use their mobile to contact parents unless given permission by a staff member. Parents are also asked not to contact students via devices during school

hours. In cases of emergency or where necessary, parents are asked to ring the College Administration (8356 5966).

Be aware that students are responsible for items such as USB’s and Graphic Calculators. These items should at all times be in their possession. They are not to be left unattended. It is recommended that all possessions, uniform included, are clearly labelled with full name.

Recreational items, which can provide a distraction to students’ learning, should be left at home. If present at school, such items will be retained by the teacher and returned upon parent/caregiver/teacher negotiation.

Appropriate sports equipment for play during recess and lunch breaks is permitted and encouraged. The College issues equipment on loan to students during these times.

Student ManagementMost students are responsible and exercise good judgement and this enables them to cope with the pressures of school and makes learning an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

When the St Michael’s Student Responsibilities are not being met,



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Positive Behaviour StandardsAn excellent start to positive behaviours at school include:

Following the school’s dress code.

Arriving at school and lessons on time.

Being respectful towards teachers and other students.

Showing reverence and respect for the learning tone and environment in all classes.

Engaging in learning using time well

Demonstrating a willingness to learn from challenges and considering learning experiences as opportunities for growth.

Conduct In PublicStudents travelling to and from school by public transport are expected to behave in a positive, courteous and socially acceptable manner, for example: appropriate dress, being seated, talking quietly and complying with the expectations of transport authorities. Any complaints received from transport authorities will be communicated to parents as they are managed by the College.

Hot WeatherThe College does not have an “early dismissal” policy for hot weather. Teachers will modify lessons appropriately in consideration of “extreme” weather conditions; particularly lessons such as PE. All rooms within the College are air conditioned. After-school sports training is automatically cancelled if the forecast temperature is 36C in the preceding day’s Advertiser.

NewsletterThe Star, the College newsletter, is another important communication link between home and school. It is a weekly newsletter containing up-to-date College information which is issued electronically each Thursday. Parents receive a copy of The Star via their email address and access is also available via the College’s website: www.smc.sa.edu.au. A hard-copy may be collected from the Administration office. To update email addresses, please contact the Administration office by phone or via [email protected].



Student Support - Student Services

other career pathways such as traineeships.

Careers and Academic Counselling

Assists students with their career pathways which may be into tertiary studies or into full time employment – students are assisted with their career and subject choices to best position them for their future direction.

The De La Salle Program

Is run throughout the second semester of the school year to assist selected students with intensive academic support and work experience pathways.

Please do not hesitate to contact us and come and speak with us if you have any concerns at all.

Time Management and Organisation / Student Empowerment

Short term courses run for students whose ability to flourish will be supported by these programs.

Student Support - Student Services

The following departments under the umbrella of ‘Students Services’ are part of St Michael’s College academic and personal support for all students. All students and parents are invited to access these services when required. Student Services may be contacted by phone or in person.

Personal Counselling

Available for all students who are experiencing any one of a variety of difficulties ranging from school based issues to family and relationship issues. Coming to a new school can be quite daunting for some students so we encourage students to visit the counsellors if they are at all concerned about anything. Early intervention for any difficulties, which students might be experiencing, offer the best opportunity for a positive outcome.

Grief Counselling

Our Chaplain, Sister Nythia works in an Outreach capacity supporting students and their families who are dealing with grief through serious illness or the death of a loved one.

Learning Support

Supports students with diagnosed

learning disabilities or difficulties. The Learning Support Coordinator sets priorities for Learning Support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Is part of our mainstream curriculum and assists students whose first language is not English with intensive English language support.

St Michael’s Outreach Education Program is committed to:

Supporting a number of students from war torn countries through the mainstream English as a Second Language (EAL) program.

Careers and Academic Counselling

Students are assisted with their subject choices to best position them for their future direction. The counsellors also assist students with their career pathways which may be into tertiary studies, apprenticeship, or into full time employment.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Assists students who are not going into university but are looking for


Conclusion

Each New Year is a time of new resolve, new goals and new experiences. Nevertheless, the foundations which we, as a community, establish this year will largely determine the depth and breadth of learning experiences and opportunities your child will embrace successfully in the forthcoming years of secondary education.

With your support and God’s blessing, we will strive to make that foundation rich and rewarding so that your child may go forward with abilities to facilitate their holistic development into their subsequent years of learning at St Michael’s College and beyond.

We look forward to journeying beside you this year.

Mrs Tonia Carfora

Year 9 Director Mrs Anna Haracic

Year 9 Assistant Year Level Director

St John Baptist De La Salle:

Pray for Us.

Live Jesus in our Heart:

Forever.

Community Days

In accordance with the College’s vision to develop a community of spiritual, academic, cultural and physical vitality, special community days highlighting a sense of connectedness and meaning are organised during the year.

These include such occasions as Sports Day, MAD (Mission Action Day), De La Salle Day (Founder’s Day) and the Year Level Retreat and Activity Days. These days are COMPULSORY school attendance days that have been planned and budgeted for in anticipation that all students participate. They are intended to play a significant role in the building of connection and community; important to our wellbeing. We thank parents in anticipation for their support of these days by ensuring that all students attend.

Students who, for genuine illness or other reasons, are unable to attend on these days, are required to provide a written explanation from their parent/caregiver to the Year Level Director via the Pastoral Teacher.


Primary Campus

78 East Avenue Beverley, SA 5009

p: 08 8346 6548 f: 08 8346 9449

[email protected]

Secondary Campus

15 Mitton Avenue Henley Beach, SA 5022

p: 08 8356 5966 f: 08 8356 1092

[email protected]

Documents

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 - St Michael's College, Adelaide€¦ · Business Manager Mr Dominic LoBasso Director of Mission Mr Robert Dempsey ... 9GPC-01 Ms Amanda Rossi and Ms Annie Nicholas