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Back to SchoolInformation Guide2020

CONTENTS

RoutineNew Students - Year Start .................................3Returning Students - Year Start.....................4 Term Dates 2020 ....................................................5House Coast Weekend .......................................6Year 7 Orientation Camp...................................6

Junior SchoolImportant Information .......................................7Important Dates .....................................................7Junior School Contact List ...............................7Library and Sports.................................................7After School Care ...................................................7Daily Routine and Bell Times ..........................8

Middle SchoolImportant Information .......................................9Important Dates .....................................................9Middle School Contact List..............................9Class Placements and Testing ........................9Daily Routine and Bell Times ..........................10

Senior SchoolImportant Dates .....................................................11

GeneralStaff Contact List ....................................................12Leadership ..................................................................13Prep Chart ..................................................................14Communication at TAS.......................................15Lunches........................................................................15Pastoral Care Advisor System. ........................16How to wear the uniform.................................17/18Absence or late arrival.........................................19Boarders Leave System (REACH) ..................20Acceptable use of Technology ......................21Student Behavioural Expectations ..............22TAS Anti-Bullying Policy .....................................23

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All New Students - Year Start Information

ALL NEW STUDENTS - MIDDLE / SENIOR SCHOOL YEARS 6 TO 11 ONLY

ORIENTATION AFTERNOONTUESDAY 28 JANUARY, 2020

Students please wear casual clothes on this day

12:00pm Welcome Lunch/BBQ - All new Middle and Senior Students and their families. Meet at the Junior School covered area outside the entrance to the swimming pool.

Includes welcome by Head of School - Mr Alan Jones.

Meet the pastoral care advisor/homeroom teacher for your child.

Visit the co-curricular tent for any queries regarding, sport, music or other co-curricular questions.

12:45pm All students/parents to Homerooms or Advisor groups

1:00pm Year 6 remain in homerooms (parents remain)

Year 7 advisors escort Year 7’s to get Rangers gear (parents to forum - Yr 12 Common Room)

Year 8 advisors escort Year 8’s to get Cadet gear (parents to forum - Yr 12 Common Room)

Years 9, 10 and 11 advisors escort to computers session in Learning Hub (parents to accompany students)

1:30pm Year 6 to computers in Learning Hub (parents to accompany students)

2:00pm Year 6 day and boarding are free to leave

Year 7 and 8 are escorted to computer session in Learning Hub (parents to accompany students)

Years 9 and 10 escorted to get Cadet gear (parents to forum - Yr 12 Common Room)

Year 11 and their parents escorted to forum (Yr 12 Common Room

3.00pm Check in to boarding houses commences

4.30pm-5.30pm Boarder families welcome drinks in the Undercover area at Junior School

ALL NEW STUDENTS - JUNIOR SCHOOLTRANSITION TO YEAR 5

TUESDAY 28 JANUARY, 2020

6pm - 7pm Transition Parent Information Evening in

Transition classroom

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY, 2020

Junior School Students wear summer uniform

8.45 am Welcome Assembly to be held under the covered area in the Junior School.

9.00 am Transition children go with parents and meet in the Transition classroom.

9.15am Junior School Morning Tea with parents in the grassed area adjacent to Junior School

9.30 am Junior School Classes commence

THURSDAY 30 JANUARY, 2020

School photos will be taken. Please ensure your child is wearing the formal uniform on this day.

TRANSITION PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:For the first week of Term 1, the Transition class will run from Wednesday 29 January to Friday 31 January inclusive. From week 2, the normal routine returns, Monday through Friday inclusive.

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Returning Day & Boarding Students - Year Start Information

ALL STUDENTS - MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL YEARS 6 TO 12

TUESDAY 28 JANUARY, 2020

Students please wear casual clothes on this day

2.00 - 8.00 pm All returning Boarders to Houses.

4.30 - 5.30 pm All Boarders and their families are invited for a welcome drink in the Junior School covered way.

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY, 2020

All students (Years 6 to 12) are to wear formal uniform

8:45am Student Admin Day including student ID photos, class time, wellbeing, pastoral care advisor meetings, house meetings, locker allocations, assembly, sports briefings and more.

A detailed program for this day will be emailed out to all families in due course.

ALL STUDENTS - JUNIOR SCHOOLTRANSITION TO YEAR 5

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY, 2020

Junior School Students wear summer uniform

8.45 am Welcome Assembly to be held under the covered area in the Junior School.

9.00 am Transition children go with parents and meet in the Transition classroom.

9.15am Junior School Morning Tea with parents in the grassed area adjacent to Junior School

9.30 am Junior School Classes commence

THURSDAY 30 JANUARY, 2020

School photos will be taken. Please ensure your child is wearing the formal uniform on this day.

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2020 Term Dates

Term 1 Staff Day # 1 Thursday 23 January 11 weeks

Staff Day # 2 Friday 24 January

Australia Day Holiday Monday 27 January

Staff Day # 3 andBoarders Return

Tuesday 28 January

Classes commence Wednesday 29 January

Term ends - classes conclude Wednesday 8 April

Staff Day Thursday 9 April

Easter Good Friday Friday 10 April

Easter Monday Monday 13 April

Anzac Day Public Holiday being Observed Monday 27 April

Term 2 Boarders Return Monday 27 April 9 weeks

Classes Commence Tuesday 28 April

Classes Conclude Thursday 4 June

Staff Day (1/2 Day) Friday 5 June

Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend(School Closed)

Friday 5 June - Monday 8 June

Classes resume Tuesday 9 June

Term ends - classes conclude Thursday 25 June

Staff Day Friday 26 June

Term 3 Staff Day / Boarders return Monday 20 July 10 weeks

Classes commence Tuesday 21 July

Term ends- classes conclude Thursday 24 September

Valedictory Day / Staff Day Frday 25 September

Term 4 Staff Day / Boarders return Monday 12 October 8 weeks

Classes commence Tuesday 13 October

Term ends- classes conclude Thursday 3 December

Middle and Senior School Speech Day Friday 4 December

Term Dates 2020

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House Coast Weekend

Every year in Term 1, the School organises a House weekend at the coast for all boarding and any interested day students from Year 7 and above.

This house coast weekend provides an opportunity for the students to get to know each other better and bring about a sense of cohesiveness.

There are a number of different groups which head to the coast and you will receive (if you haven’t already) information from the relevant area of the School about this.

1) Senior Boys Boarding (Years 9 to 12 - in separate House groups ie Abbott, Croft, Tyrrell)2) All Middle School Boy Boarders (Years 6 and 8) 3) All Girl Boarders4) All interested Day Students from Years 8 to 12 (both Boys and Girls)5) All of Year 7 (day and boarders) - please see below

Students board the buses at school at 4pm on Friday afternoon 31 January and return Sunday afternoon 2 February at approximately 4pm. For our boarding students this is an important opportunity to meet and become acquainted with all the Residential Boarding House staff who will be working with the students throughout the year. It also brings about a greater sense of community, particularly for new staff and students and helps to alleviate potential homesickness amongst the students. While not compulsory for day students, it promises once again to be a great weekend.

All students will need to pack and bring the following;

* Hat * 2 x T-shirts * 2 x Shorts * Swimmers/Boardshorts* Rashie * Towel/s * Sunscreen & waterbottle * Raincoat* Thongs * Shoes * Sleeping Bag * Personal Toiletries

* Neat casual clothes to wear on the bus to and from our destination and possibly to the cinema

* You may bring body boards etc

* Day students medication - if required. To be handed to Mr Whalley clearly labelled before boarding the bus. All meals and entertainment are provided. However a small amount of pocket money may be taken (no more than $20 will be required).

Normal school rules apply with regards to expected student behaviour.

Year 7 Orientation Camp

In 2020 our Year 7 group will be attending an orientation camp at Pindari Dam.

Just as for the House Coast Weekend, the Year 7 group will depart Friday afternoon 31 January and return Sunday afternoon 2 February.

The purpose of the camp is to welcome Year 7 as a cohor and to provide and opportunity for students to meet and bond with each other through organised activities. The camp will also enable staff to get to know students and introduce the cultural expectations and practices that are central to life here at TAS.

Students will be participating in a number of physical activities including zip lining, boating, driving buggies, and rock climbing. Evenings will be spent playing night games and participating in group activities designed to support our students to interact in a socially appropriate manner and to create an awareness of each student’s rights and responsibilities at TAS.

Further information regarding pick up times and a detailed packing list will be distributed soon.

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Junior School (Trans to Year 5) - Important Information

We welcome our new and returning families to TAS in 2020 and inform you of the start of term details. We are very pleased to have such a large number of new enrolments and, as you will have heard, it will be a very busy term.

Transition - Year 2

We wish to remind parents of children in Transition to Year 2 that Learn to Swim lessons commence in the second week of Term 1, from Monday 3 February, 2020. Sports training also commences for all children in the second week so please ensure you are prepared with the appropriate gear. All information in relation to sport will be posted in our weekly newsletter TAS Talks. Click here to subscribe. If you have any questions, please contact Junior School Reception on 6776 5817

IMPORTANT DATES FOR JUNIOR SCHOOLTuesday 28 January Transition Information Evening from

6pm - 7pm - Transition Classroom

Wednesday 29 January Junior School Welcome Assembly and Morning Tea from 8.45 am in the Junior School covered area. All classes commence from 9.30am

Thursday 30 January School photos - please ensure your child is wearing formal uniform on this occasion.

Friday 31 January Welcome Junior School BBQ at 5.30 pm – Junior School covered area

Tuesday 4 February Parent Information Evenings (Years K, 2 & 4) - 6.00 - 7.00pm in classrooms

Thursday 6 February Parent Information Evenings (Years 1, 3 & 5) - 6.00 - 7.00pm in classrooms

Thursday 13 February Junior School Swimming Championships

Monday 24th February

to 28th February Lake Keepit Excursion Week

Thursday 26 March Junior School Athletics Championships - date yet tbc

Wednesday 8 April End of Term - Classes conclude

JUNIOR SCHOOL CONTACT LIST

Head of Junior School

Mr Ian Lloyd 6776 5817

Assistant to Head of Junior School

Ms Sandra Lasker 6776 5817

junior@as.edu.au

Class Teachers

Transition Mrs Tania Ball

Mrs Anne Trenerry

Miss Alice Woodhill

Kindergarten Mrs Anna O’Connor

Year 1 Mrs Christine Wright

Year 2 Mrs Grania Fawcett

Year 3 Mrs Lana Hawskford

Year 4 Mrs Veronica Waters

Year 5 Mrs Tania Hardin

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

TAS Junior School offers Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) for our students and families.

The program combines active games with structured and unstructured play, quiet time and a healthy snack. OSHC will be located in the dedicated space in Junior School and all that is required is for interested parents to register their child by contacting Mrs Sandra Lasker on junior@as.edu.au. Further details will be forwarded upon expression of interest.

LIBRARY AND SPORTSJunior School students have library lessons once a week at which time they may borrow and return books.

After school Sport training days vary as per schedule on Junior School website. Students may wear sports uniform on the day when they have after school sport. Please note that this does not apply to days when they have PE lessons.

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Junior School - Daily Routine and Bell Times

IMPORTANT STUDENT INFORMATION

8.15 am Playground is supervised from this time 8.45 am Period 1 9.30 am Period 210.15 - 10.35 am Recess 1 - Tutti fruiti - supervised by the classroom teacher either in class or in the playground10.35 am Period 311.20 - 11.40 am Recess 211.40 am Period 412.25 pm Lunch for Transition - Year 5 1.10 pm Break 1.15 pm Period 5 2.00 pm Period 6 2.45 pm Period 7 (Wednesday afternoon - Junior School Assembly) 3.20 pm Transition concludes 3.30 pm Rest of Junior School classes conclude

Transition students need to be signed in and out of the classroom at the beginning and end of each day. Other year groups meet at the Junior School covered Area or are supervised until 4.00 pm at the Chapel Street Turning Circle or Douglas Street Bus Stop.

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Middle School (Years 6 to 8) - Important Information

MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTACT LIST

Head of Middle School

Mr Mark Harrison 6776 5819

Assistant to Head of Middle School

Mrs Robyn Frost 6776 5819

middle@as.edu.au

Middle School Advisors

Year 6 Mrs Kirsty Brunsdon

Mrs Yolanda Kreuzen

Year 7 Miss Rachel Holford

Miss Chloe Prado

Mr Jamie Brauer

Ms Fiona Taber

Mrs Elaine McKellar

Mr Allan Moore

Year 8 Mrs Alex Murray

Mr David Drain

Ms Belinda Macri

Mr Johnathon Woodbridge

Mr Andrew Wheatley

Mrs Rachel Piddington

SOME IMPORTANT DATES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wednesday 29 January Start of School term - formals to be worn

Friday 31 January 4pm Depart for House Coast Weekend

& Year 7 Orientation Camp

Saturday 1 February House Coast Weekend/Yr 7 Orientation Camp

Sunday 2 February House Coast Weekend/Yr 7 Orientation Camp

Thursday 13 February Middle School Parent Information Evening and Welcome BBQ.* Inter-House War Cry Competition

Friday 14 February Middle/Senior School Swimming Carnival

Friday 27 March Middle/Senior School Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 8 April End of Term - Classes conclude Boarders may be collected from 3.30pm

* This is an opportunity for parents to meet teachers, hear an outline of the year’s programs and to ask any questions. This is not an individual Parent/Teacher Interview.

Following the barbecue, all parents are invited to the TAS pool to watch the inter-House War Cry Competition and the first few races of the following day’s swimming carnival.

Welcome to you and your child to the 2020 school year at TAS. 2020 promises to be a busy year with much excitement for the whole TAS community as we continue to embrace all the opportunities that TAS brings.

CLASS PLACEMENTS AND TESTING

All Middle School students (Years 6 to 8) will be tested in literacy and numeracy in the first weeks of term to determine the correct allocation and classes for each student. Students will initially be placed in classes at the beginning of Week 1 but following the testing they may be allocated to a different class. We ask that families understand the importance of this process, which also takes into account previous school reports, enrolment interviews and TAS Junior School recommendations (where applicable).

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Middle & Senior Schools - Daily Routine and Bell Times

IMPORTANT STUDENT INFORMATION

Each Boarding House has its own routine, but the following timings affect the whole school.

7.00 - 8.00 am Boarders’ breakfast (Inspection and Roll Call is by internal arrangement in Houses. All students must attend.) 8.30 am Staff Briefing in Common Room 8.45 am Period 1 9.30 am Period 210.15 am Recess10.35 am Period 310.35 am School Assembly (Tuesdays only) replaced by Activities briefings on the Tuesday prior to each Activities Day (see notes)11.20 am Advisor Group11.40 am Period 412.25 pm Period 5 for Years 9-1212.25 pm Lunch for Transition - Year 8 1.10 pm Break 1.15 pm Period 5 for Years Transition - Year 8 1.15 pm Lunch for Years 9-12 2.00 pm Period 6 2.45 pm Period 7 3.30 pm Classes conclude 3.45 pm Sports practices 5.30 pm Roll Call - Middle School (in house) 6.00 pm Boarders’ Dinner 6.30 - 7.50 pm Prep for Middle School boarders 7.00 pm Roll Call - Senior Houses (in house) 7.00 - 9.00pm Prep (Prep times are subject to change) for Senior School boarders

Notes• Advisor Groups will take place from 11.20am and 11.40am each day Monday to Thursday inclusive• The Heads of House will call House Assemblies when required during these times.• Prefects Assembly will take place on Fridays at 11.20 am• Senior & Middle School Assembly/Activities Briefings will be held on Tuesdays Period 3

SATURDAY BOARDING ROUTINE

Early morning routine same as weekdays up to and including Roll Call and inspection. 7.30 - 9.30 am Breakfast (Dining Room) 12.30 - 1.00 pm Lunch 6.00 pm Dinner

SUNDAY BOARDING ROUTINE

Chapel times are advertised each week by the Chaplain. 8.00 - 9.00 am Breakfast in house 12.30 - 1.00 pm Lunch - Dining Room 6.00 - 6.30 pm Dinner - compulsory with rolls called Individual House routines apply afterwards.

Please check weekly newsletter TAS Talks for details of Chapel Services.

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Senior School (Years 9 to 12) - Important Information

IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIOR SCHOOL

Wednesday 29 January Start of School term - formal uniform to be worn

Friday 31 January 4pm Depart for House Coast Weekend (Boarders and any day students who choose to attend)

Saturday 1 February House Coast Weekend

Sunday 2 February House Coast Weekend

Thursday 13 February Inter-House War Cry Competition

Friday 14 February Middle/Senior School Swimming Carnival

Friday 27 March Middle/Senior School Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 8 April End of Term - Classes conclude. Boarders may be collected from 3.30pm

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AdministrationHead of School Mr Alan Jones 02 6776 5806 hos@as.edu.auDeputy Head of School Mrs Seonia Wark 02 6776 5806 dhos@as.edu.auSecretary to Head of School Mrs Vickey O’Brien 02 6776 5806 shos@as.edu.auTAS Reception / Mrs Veronica Lucas 02 6776 5800 reception@as.edu.auStudentTravel Middle School Reception Mrs Robyn Frost 02 6776 5819 middle@as.edu.auJunior School Reception Mrs Sandra Lasker 02 6776 5817 junior@as.edu.au AcademicDirector of Studies Mr Luke Polson 02 6776 5806 dos@as.edu.au Assistant Director of Studies Ms Gill Downes 02 6776 5806 ados@as.edu.auHead of Middle School Mr Mark Harrison 02 6776 5819 mharriso@as.edu.auHead of Junior School Mr Ian Lloyd 02 6776 5817 illoyd@as.edu.au

Co-curricular Director of Co-curricular Mr Will Caldwell 0400 461 420 dcc@as.edu.au Co-curricular Assistant Mrs Rachael Edmonds 02 6776 5820 redmonds@as.edu.au

Pastoral CareDirector of Pastoral Care Mr Adam Whalley 0408 898 107 dpc@as.edu.auChaplain Rev Richard Newton 0429 157 905 rnewton@as.edu.auSchool Counsellor Ms Alix Goudge 0417 292 304 counsellor@as.edu.auMedical Centre Sister Jenny Murray 0428 152 291 medicalc@as.edu.au

GeneralICT Service Delivery Manager Mr Ken Secker 0447 092 142 ksecker@as.edu.auIT Support Ms Dom Riddell 0414 410 729 itsupport@as.edu.auSports Centre Ms Sally Greenaway 02 6776 5804 sportscentre@as.edu.au Uniform and Book Shop Ms Fiona van de Poel 02 6776 5900 uniform@as.edu.auSafety & Security 0428 624 363 patrol@as.edu.au

Head of Day Houses Mr Adam Whalley 0408 898 107 dpc@as.edu.au

Boarding ContactsDirector of Boarding Mr David Drain 0418 961 325 dob@as.edu.au Co-Acting Head of Girls’ Boarding Ms Catey Curtin 0402 717 503 girlsboarding@as.edu.au Ms Julie Crozier 0403 811 873 girlsboarding@as.edu.au Abbott House Head of House Mr Ben Cook 0490 901 698 bcook@as.edu.auDuty Office 0439 041 627 abbott@as.edu.au

Croft House Head of House Mr Douglas Fawcett 0490 214 973 dfawcett@as.edu.auDuty Office 0439 026 748 croft@as.edu.au

Tyrrell HouseHead of House Mr Chris Cook 0424 095 582 ccook1@as.edu.auDuty Office 0439 041 606 tyrrell@as.edu.au

White House - Boys Middle School BoardingHead of House Mr James Brauer 0413 099 128 jbrauer@as.edu.auDuty Office 0439 041 330 middleboard@as.edu.au

Girls’ Boarding HouseHead of House Ms Catey Curtin 0402 717 503 Ms Julie Crozier 0403 811 873Duty Office 0410 952 648 girlsboarding@as.edu.au

Staff Contact List

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PrefectsElected by students and staff in Term 3, the Prefect body represents and sets the ‘tone’ of the School. Prefectship is not a prize to reward what a student has already done during their time at TAS, but a call is to assist in maintaining the School’s standards in all areas; supporting students in their own endeavours, and inspiring pride in the School through good example.

TAS Prefects Senior Prefects - Jack Nivision and Lily Neilson Deputy Senior Prefects - Jack Sewell and Bronte GarciaPrefects - Lucy Ball Edward Bell Marcus Braham William Benham Ellie De Gunst April Johnson Sam Jones HOUSE CAPTAINSHouse Captains and Vice Captains carry the responsibility for participation of students in inter-house competitions in a range of co-curricular activities. These include sport for the Hickson Cup (primarily swimming and athletics but also a range of sports from time to time), debating and public speaking (for the Clemson Cup), and creative arts (for the Cash Cup).

House Captains Abbott - Oliver Kearney and Megan Schmitt (Cs), Harry Deshon and Harry Ackling (VCs) Broughton - Marcus Braham and Lily Neilson (Cs), Will Braham (VC) Croft - Edward Bell and Bronte Garcia (Cs), John Moore, Lachlan Reiss-Wears (VCs) Girls’ Boarding - Bronte Garcia (C), Ellie de Gunst (VC) Green - Jack Sewell and Katherine Allen (Cs), Cotter Litchfield and Chloe Vanderwolf (VCs) Ross - Sam Behrend and Lucy Ball (Cs), Alistair Le Surf and Darcy Heffernan (VCs) Tyrrell - Rorie Chambers and Bridie Ryan(Cs), Sam Jones and Henry Pitman (VCs)

SRCThe TAS SRC promotes student leadership and democracy by giving students from Middle and Senior School a voice on issues important to them.Comprising elected representatives from Years 8-12, the council meets on a regular basis to discuss various aspects of the School and develop initiatives that boost student welfare and engagement.

SRC Representatives

Jack Sewell (Year12), Bronte Garcia (Year12), Jack Nivison (Year 12), Lily Neilson (Year 12), Jai Farrell (Year 12), Katherine Allen (Year 12), Sancia Ridgeway (Aboriginal Representative), Elton Liau (International Representative), Hannah Neilson (Year11), Rocco Louis (Year 11), Hudson McAllister (Year 11), Emily Palfreyman (Year 10), Mac Orr (Year 10), Jasper O’Neil (Year 9), Emily Buntine (Year 9), Bella Fernance (Year 8), Henry Kirton (Year 8).

Leadership

Oliver KearneyAlistair Le SurfCotter LitchfieldMolly NorthamRick Nutt James O’Brien Sancia RidgewayBridie Ryan

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Set Prep + Assignments + Study = Prep ( this flowchart provides advice on how to use your prep time productively)

Did I take notes in class?

Do I have any set prep?

NO

NO

Do I have a text book or handout?

NO

Can I practice any activities?

NO

Were there 5 key points from the lesson?

NO

Do I have an assignment?

NO

NEXT SUBJECT

YES DO IT

YESRead, summarise and learn them

YES WORK ON IT

YES DO THEM

YESWrite them down and learn

them

YES

Read, (re-read) and summarise the section from todays work. Pre-read for next lesson

PREPCHART

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( this flowchart provides advice on how to use your prep time productively)

LUNCHES

Students from Year 3 and above may use the School Dining Room for lunch. The cost is $5.90 per lunch which is inclusive of morning tea. Morning tea is delivered to the Junior School and Middle School. Lunch is held in the Dining Room.

There is a wide range of pre-made salads, bread, fresh seasonal fruit and a hot option each day. The menu operates on a four week rotating basis.

Students are provided with an ID card which they present on entrance to the dining room- there is no need to pre-book. Charges are then applied to the school account on a user pays - per term basis.

Lunch orders through the school canteen are available for all Junior School students who would like to use this option. The canteen is located in the foyer of the TAS Swim Centre. Cash is the only acceptable method of payment for the canteen.

Communication at TAS / Lunches

TAS TalksTAS Talks is the TAS weekly newsletter and published in digital format every Wednesday. This publication is essential reading for students and parents as it outlines the school’s activities in the week ahead and reflects on the achievements of the week that has been.

To receive TAS Talks, you will first have to subscribe by visiting the website and navigate to Publications/ TAS Talks and click on the link ‘Subscribe TAS Talks’.

WebsiteThe TAS website was designed based entirely around making access to school information easier to locate. The site contains all the information a student or parent needs to know about the school in easy to use Portals that can be found on the home page.

The TAS website address is www.as.edu.au

Student PortalIt is strongly recommended that all students familiarise themselves with the school information available on the student portal. Academic information, Moodle, webmail and links to co-curricular activities and school policies are all easy to access and read.

Parent PortalIt is strongly recommended that all parents familiarise themselves with the school information available on the parent portal. Academic information, Moodle, webmail and links to co-curricular activities and school policies are all easy to access and read.

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TAS believes that relationships built around understanding, empathy and support provide the framework that will best help students develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The TAS Middle and Senior School Pastoral Care system fosters and promotes positive relationships between students and staff with three keys structures:

Advisors for Years 6-8 (Middle School) In Middle School, homeroom teachers act as an advisor to students and are responsible for their pastoral care. From helping them develop organisational skills to leading discussions on topical issues, Middle School advisors are committed to encouraging, supporting and nurturing students through their early teenage years. Each Year 7 and 8 Middle School class has two advsiors who are responsible for their class.

Advisors for Year 9In Year 9, boys and girls are mixed to allow intergration between boarders and day students. Reflecting their stage of development where they are seeking more independence and an emerging sense of self, these boys and girls grow in the way they interact with adults in a more personal setting through both structured and informal initiatives, including workshop sessions on positive communication, career development and social relationships.

Advisors for Year 10-12For Years 10-12, students are given the unique opportunity to choose a member of staff to be their Advisor for the remainder of their time at TAS. This flexibility in arrangement foregrounds our recognition that a pastoral care system works best when students have a say in who their advisor is.

Typical group sizes are six-ten, arranged in vertical year groups, and relationships of intimacy and trust are formed through the three years the students spend with their Advisor. That said, students may change advisors through arrangements with staff if needs evolve through their senior years – we want our students and staff to feel the strongest degree of comfort at all times.

This very special relationship is one built on mutual respect and trust, with Advisors taking on a unique place in a student’s final years of schooling, walking alongside them in their journey to adulthood. The Director of Pastoral Care can be contacted by email on dpc@as.edu.au

REPORTING ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR

In addition to the wellbeing structures provided by the School through the Advisors, Heads of House, Counsellor and staff generally, there is an option for students to report abusive behaviour to an external independent professional.

1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. DIAL 1800 551 800 or visit https://kidshelpline.com.au

Call 000 if you are in danger.

Pastoral Care Advisor System

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How to wear the uniform - the School’s expectations

The School expects its students to wear their full school uniform correctly and with pride and sets high standards for students in public. It is our expectation that uniform and shoes will be clean and in good repair.

Boys hair should be combed and of an acceptable length (not over the collar, ears or eyes), with no artificial colouring. Girls hair should be of a natural colour, clean, well kept and drawn away from the face. Shoulder length hair must be tied back. Hair ribbons are optional, but if worn, must be either plain white or navy. Makeup is not to be worn to school, other than a very light covering of tinted sunscreen or a light foundation.

• No facial jewellery is permitted• Girls may wear silver, gold or pearl studs (5mm diameter maximum) with one earring in each lobe.• No other jewellery, body adornments, tattoos or piercings are allowed. Watches can be worn.• No rings, wristbands or bracelets are to be worn, unless for medical purposes.• Necklaces are not to be worn, except for those that have religious significance. These should be discreetly tucked underneath the

uniform. • No rings, facial hair or coloured nail polish are allowed. (Clear nail polish is permitted)

During the school day students arriving or departing grounds must wear their blazer and hat unless instructed otherwise.

How to wear the uniform - the School’s expectations

Middle and Senior School Uniform

Summer uniform Boys are to wear khaki shorts and shirt, long khaki socks, pulled up at all times, lace-up black shoes, school tie and navy blazer (Years 6-10) or striped senior blazer (Years 11 and 12). A school jumper may be worn with this uniform.

Girls are to wear school dress, short white socks, black shoes and navy blazer (Years 6-10) or striped blazer (Years 11 and 12). The navy girls jumper may be worn with this dress depending on the weather.

Winter uniform The school uniform comprises the striped senior blazer for students in Years 11 and 12 and blue school blazer for students in Years 6 to 10.

Boys wear a grey shirt, school tie, grey socks, grey trousers, school jumper and blazer and black laced shoes. For all formal occasions a white shirt is worn instead of the grey.

Girls in Years 6-10 wear a grey skirt, TAS long sleeved blouse, black knee high socks or black stockings and navy blazer. Year 11 and 12 girls wear the same winter uniform as their formal uniform. Girls in Years 6-12 have the choice of grey trousers with TAS long sleeved blouse (shirt style is not required to be tucked in).

For formal occasions in all terms, girls wear a white long sleeved blouse and skirt with the school tie, black stockings and navy blazer. Year 11 and 12 girls wear a navy skirt, the white formal blouse, school tie, black stockings and the striped senior blazer. The navy school jumper may be worn at all times depending on the weather.

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How to wear the uniform - the School’s expectations cont...

Jumpers may be worn in addition to, but not instead of, blazers to and from school. All students are to wear blazers and take their School Diaries to Assembly each Tuesday.

Students should all possess and use a TAS schoolbag.

Hats and CapsAll boy day students in Years 6-12 must wear their Akubra hat to and from school. Please note that it is a compulsory item of uniform. Akubras are required to be worn outside school grounds when the student is wearing school uniform. TAS caps should be worn by students in the playground during recess and lunchtimes.

Non-regulation hats/caps are not to be worn with school uniform or school sports clothing.

Caps should be worn for all outdoor summer sports and, where appropriate, some outdoor winter sports. All students are required to wear a hat during recess and lunchtime.

Boarders travelling uniformBoarders travelling to and from the school at vacation times may wear civvies; collared shirt, shorts or trousers with belt, covered shoes. Thongs / slides are not permitted.

Sports/PE uniform - All Students All students will have a TAS sport polo shirt which should be worn with TAS blue shorts. This uniform may be worn when representing the school in any external competitions unless specialist sport uniform is required. TAS regulation swimwear must be worn during all school aquatic activities.

House polo-shirtFor any inter-house sporting activities, including the athletics championships, swimming championships and inter-house competitions, students will wear their House polo shirt with TAS blue shorts.

TAS tracksuit - All StudentsAll students will have a TAS tracksuit which may be worn at training, at matches and when travelling to and from matches.

Personal PropertyStudents are responsible for their own personal property. Theft of others’ property will not be tolerated. Lost property items may found in the receptacle bins in the Sports Centre foyer or handed in at Reception.

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Absence or late arrival

Daily AbsenceIf your child is to be absent from school for any reason, including arriving late or leaving early, please advise the appropriate Administration Assistant (see below), explaining the reason for absence by phone, email, or written note before 10.00am that day. In addition a written note confirming the circumstances of the absence is required within seven days.

Sickness in excess of four school days requires a doctor’s certificate detailing the nature of sickness and duration of sickness and may be requested at the discretion of the Heads of each area of the school.

Students who need to sign in or out during the school day should do so at the appropriate administration area. This includes late arrival and early departure to and from school.

Junior School: Phone 6776 5817 or by email to junior@as.edu.auMiddle School: Phone 6776 5819 or by email to middle@as.edu.auSenior School: Phone 6776 5800 or by email to absentees@as.edu.au

More information about absentees and extended leave can be found by visiting the school website.

Leave during academic timeStudents are expected to attend school for the full period of the term. If, however, a family wishes to apply for leave for exceptional circumstances, the Application for Exemption from School form ( found on the TAS website) MUST be completed by a parent and permission sought from Head of Junior School, Head of Middle School or Deputy Head of School (as appropriate) prior to the leave being taken (see contacts above).

Alternatively, if a family wishes to apply for leave for their child/children for the purpose of travel or holidays during term time exceeding 15 days, the Application for Extended Leave - Travel or Holiday form (found on the TAS website) MUST be completed by a parent and permission sought respectively, as above.

If the leave is granted, an appropriate Certificate confirming permission will be issued.

Illness/Absence during the school dayShould a student become ill during school hours they are to go straight to the school’s Medical Centre where the sister can then take appropriate action. The parents of day students will be contacted and boarders will be checked into the Medical Centre. Boarders must not be in the boarding house if they are unwell.

Leave from SportInformation regarding leave from sporting commitments, or wet weather policy, can be found on the school website. For school fixtures use the Co-curricular & Sport Homepage or contact the MIC directly through the TAS Reception on 6776 5800.

Middle and Senior School trainings will be determined by MICs at lunch time on day of training in accordance with weather and other priority commitments.

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Boarders Leave System

REACH (BOARDERS LEAVE SYSTEM)The REACH System which connects families to the boarding houses to make requesting and granting of leave efficient, effective and secure.

All parents and boarders will be provided with a username and password to access the portal called tas.reachboarding.com.au

Students are able to submit leave requests. Leave involving a host will need to be approved by parents and the host. This is a simple process, enabled by email notifications generated by the system.

Heads of House will be responsible for granting leave.

If a request for leave involves missing school time, a separate request must be made approval by the Deputy Headmaster. Please visit the Absence, Illness and Leave section in the Parent Portal (www.as.edu.au/parents) on the school website for more information.

All leave is subject to the boarders not being required for school activities.

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Mobile phones are not to be used from 8.30am to 3.30pm. At these times, phones should be switched off. If you need to make contact with parents or other significant people, please contact Reception.

The school’s Anti-Bullying Policy applies to the use of mobile phones. The use of voice, data, photo facility or sms/email messaging to bully, harass or offend another person is a serious school offence and falls within the school’s general protocols on bullying. Boarders may use their phones in accordance with boarding house rules.All students have signed the ICT Acceptable Use policy, a copy of the policy is available at https://www.as.edu.au/life-at-tas/wellbeing/technology-at-tas/

Student’s laptop responsibilities• Carefully look after the School’s equipment • Request permission from IT before administering your laptop• Make sure laptops are charged• Respect copyright laws and the privacy of others’ work• Respect the rights of others to fair access and use of the computing facilities• Use personal password only and keep it secret • Keep food or drink away from the laptop• Use the laptop only for work during work-time, class-time and prep-time• Do not spend too long on a computer at any one time• Ask permission from IT before connecting any other devices to the TAS network• Make sure that you don’t publish your contact details in any public area• Respect others by not sending or distributing annoying or offensive material

Students should also understand that their use of the internet is checked regularly and that they are responsible for everything that happens using their password. The School’s Anti-Bullying Policy also applies to cyber bulling, which is a serious school offence and falls within the school’s general protocols on bullying.

Acceptable use of Technology

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Our foundations are based in our Anglican faith and expressed through relationships based on mutual respect and responsibility and focused upon a culture of connectedness.

Responsibilities of the studentsEach TAS student has the responsibility to be a courteous, caring and co-operative member of the school community by respecting the rights of others.

Students must, therefore, endeavour to:• Accept responsibility for their own behaviour and modifying inappropriate behaviour accordingly• Learn to the best of their ability and allow others to learn unhindered• Co-operate with others and learn to discuss without being disagreeable• Be punctual to class and care for all school property and equipment• Carry and properly maintain a school diary• Know the school rules and the consequences of not working within those rules• Contribute to the maintenance and care of the school environment• Behave in a manner that brings no discredit to the school.

Examples of appropriate behaviour:• Courtesy to other students, staff, visitors to the school and to the public• Punctuality at all school activities• Correctly wearing the school’s uniform• Co-operating with and supporting other students• Helping to maintain the cleanliness of classrooms, buildings and the school grounds• Caring for plants, trees and gardens within the school grounds• Speaking politely to other students, staff and visitors• Being honest.

Examples of inappropriate behaviour:• Preventing others from receiving the benefits of education e.g. disrupting class etc.• Bullying in any of its forms, particularly physical, emotional and verbal abuse of others, sexual harassment, racism• Cyber-bullying• Stealing, vandalism, borrowing without permission• Misbehaviour on school buses, public transport, at school functions or excursions or at sport• Misbehaviour in public places• The use, possession or supply of cigarettes, alcoholic beverage, or any illegal substances• Inappropriate language or behaviour• Disrespect for the property of others and of the school• Truanting, absenteeism from class• Disregarding school rules.

Student Behavioural Expectations

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TAS Anti-Bullying Policy

1. The Armidale School believes very strongly that all members of the school community (students, staff, parents) have the right to a safe, supportive and caring environment free from intimidation of any kind.

2. The school will not tolerate bullying or harassment in any form. Students are encouraged to support other students and to report instances of bullying, understanding that no action will be taken without the victim’s consent.

3. Bullying is the deliberate intention to harm someone who does not have the power to stop it. Bullying may involve actions to hurt, threaten or frighten another person either physically or psychologically. Bullying causes hurt and distress, is repeated, and involves the use of power in an unfair way.

4. Examples of bullying include Cyberbullying (misuse of social networks, inappropriate texting/images via mobile)

Verbal Physical Name calling Pushing/hitting others Teasing Punching/shoving Mocking Hiding or moving property Racial/Sexual insults Kicking, shouting Demanding other students work for yourself Intimidation Condone the harassment of others by Harassment laughing or failing to act. Behaviour causing fear for safety.

What to do to prevent bullyingIf you are bullied it is important to talk to someone. Keeping it to yourself usually makes it worse. If telling the bully of your disapproval is not being effective then speak to someone you trust. You can also email bullying@as.edu.au and report this behaviour.

If you observe someone being bullied it is equally important to tell someone. It is the responsibility of every member of the school community to prevent bullying.

Action that may be taken by the schoolThe School will do all it can to prevent bullying in all its forms. There are procedures and processes in place that will be used depending on the type of bullying that has occurred. This can include the following:

• Discussion with Heads of House, Advisor and students involved• Discussion and counselling with Heads of House, Advisor or teacher and Director of Pastoral Care• Discussion and counselling with School Counsellor or external counsellor• Notification to parents and discussion with Deputy Head of School, Head of Middle School • Referral to the Head of School• Suspension• Expulsion

If you have concerns about the way you or someone else is being treated please contact bullying@as.edu.au.

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