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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019Year 11

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“To touch the Hearts of your pupils and inspire them with the Christian Spirit is the greatest miracle you can perform”

St John Baptist De La Salle

Mission

The human and Christian education of the young, especially the poor.

The vision of St Michael’s College

St Michael’s College is a Catholic school committed to the Lasallian vision of education and to challenging and supporting students to ‘be the best they can be’.

St Michael’s:

Isacommunitythatinvolvesstaff,studentsandtheirfamilies, in learning that presents Jesus Christ as the model for growth.

Is student-centred, inclusive and respectful of human differences.

Combines the best traditional and contemporary educational practices.

Prepares students for the broader community and lives of faith and hope.

Mission and Vision

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Table of Contents

Welcome 3

Context and Tradition 4

Staff 6

Year11PastoralStaff 8

General College Information 9

Important Dates for Year 11 10

Learning and Management System: SEQTA 14

Pastoral Care 18

Year 11 General Information 19

College Map 29

Student Support - Student Services 30

Consequences for Non-Completion of Work 32

Conclusion 33

St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 Year 112

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WelcomeYear 11 at St Michael’s College

Year 11 is a time of transition. You haveenteredthefinalyearsofyour school life. This year you are continuing your SACE and with this comes the responsibility to complete Years11and12togainyourcertificate.What you achieve this year provides the grounding for your Year 12 studies and beyond school.

This year many of you will undertake part-time work and gain your driver’s licence, it is a period where you begin to feel independent but this also brings responsibilities. It is most important that you are able to establish a balance between good study habits and your sporting and social commitments.

Hopefully you have selected subjects which interest you. Again, this brings responsibility, as teachers expect a high level of commitment to your study. You are required to meet deadlines and complete all assessment tasks.

We ask you to accept the challenge of the year ahead in a mature and positive manner.Realisethattheeffortyougive to your Year 11 subjects is the measurement that will provide you success at the end of the year. Such an aim is achievable for every student. Take up the challenge and work to the best of your ability. “Be the best you can be.”

Good luck for 2019.

Mr Mark Labrosciano

Year 11 Director Mrs Anna Haracic

Year 11 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 peoplethatreflectsthevaluesofJesusChrist - De La Salle inspired a tradition thatnowspansover80countries.

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 openedtheirfirstschoolinArmidale,NSW,in1906.Sincethattimetheyhave 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 AsiaPacificRegion.

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 thegreateffortsoftheCatholicfamiliesin the Western region of Adelaide, the Collegerapidlyexpanded.By1965theenrolmentwas780boysandin1967,aSenior 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.In2002aReceptionclasswasintroduced. Beverley now caters for ReceptiontoYear6.In2008girlswereenrolledforthefirsttimeinYear8.

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

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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

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 Curriculum & Assessment Administration Ms Bron Kemp

Director of Pastoral Mr Matthew Williams

Director of Mission Mr Robert Dempsey

Co-ordinators

Co-curricular Coordinator (Boys) Mr Jordan Young

Co-curricular Coordinator (Girls) Ms Leanne Burton

Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mr Stratos Karnas

Learning Support Coordinator Mr Michael Balic

SACE Coordinator Mr Rocco Schirripa

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

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Staff continued

Heads of Department/Subject Co-ordinators

Humanities Ms Catherine Pearce

Health & Personal Development Mrs Sally Nicholson

History Mr Matthew Muscat

Italian Mrs Angela Benedetti

Mathematics Mrs Anne Finlay

PLP Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton

Religious Education Mrs Patrizia Puglia

Research Project Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton

Science Mr Gavin O’Reilly

Visual Arts Mrs Nicole LeRay-Warren

Student Services

Student Counsellors Ms Sarah DaviesMs Ida-Marie TullioMr Anthony Vizaniaris

Career Counsellors Ms Rose CooreyMr Anthony Vizaniaris

Pastoral Support Worker Sr Nithya

VET Coordinator Mr Kevin Woolford

Administration Assistants Mrs Lynda WhiteMrs Bonita DorianMs Isabella Barila


Year 11 Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Teachers & Room Numbers

11PC-01 Mr Darren Pike Rm 1

11PC-02 Ms Anna Lumibao / Ms Sally Armour Rm 2

11PC-03 Mr Nicholas Flynn Rm 3

11PC-04 Mr Tony Galpin Rm 4

11PC-05 Mr Anthony Blencowe Rm6L

11PC-06 Mr Evangelos Pezos Rm 7L

11PC-07 Ms Viorica Papuc Rm8L

11PC-08 Mr Matthew Muscat Rm 9L

11PC-09 Mrs Maria Cardillo / Mrs Maria Pepe Micholos Rm 10L

11PC-10 Mr Andrew Rosman Rm 15

11PC-11 Mr Thomas Crouch Rm16

Year Level Director: Mr Mark Labrosciano

Assistant Year Level Director: Mr Anna Haracic

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Front Office Contact Details

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:45pm

Telephone 0883565966

Email [email protected]

Website www.smc.sa.edu.au

Student Absentee Line 0881502323

General College Information

Uniform Shop - Dobson Pty LtdThe College uniform can only be purchased from the Uniform Shop which is located at the Secondary Campus. The shop is managed and operated by Dobsons Pty Ltd on behalf of St Michael’s College. It is essential to arrange an appointment with the uniform shop.

Pleasecontactstaffdirectlyontelephone81502306.Theuniformshop can be accessed via the car park on Lawrie Street, adjacent to the Lasallian Education Centre.

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 8:40am

Pastoral 8:45am

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

Lesson6 12:45 pm

LUNCH 1:25 pm

Movement Bell 2:05 pm

Lesson 7 2:10 pm

Lesson8 2:50 pm

DISMISSAL 3:30 pm

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Important Dates for Year 11Subject to change

Term 1

29 January ClassesResume(Years7,8,12)

30 January Classes Resume (Years 7 - 12)

30 January Year 7-12 Welcome Assembly

1 February LYL Meeting (MMC)

6 February Year 7 - 12 Mass 9:00am

6 February Parent Evening - 7:00 pm

11 February Years 7-12 House Meetings

13 February Years 7-12 Academic Assembly

15 February LYL Formation Day (Grange Surf Living Saving Club)

18 February Sport’s Day

20 February Sammy D “Impact” Presentation

28 February MAD Launch

6 March Ash Wednesday

11 March Adelaide Cup (Public Holiday)

6 March Year 11 Mass

5 April MAD Day

12 April Years 7-12 Easter Prayer Service

Classes conclude

Early Dismissal 12.45pm

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Term 2

29 April Classes resume

1 May Parent Teacher Interviews - Early Dismissal 12.45pm

2 May Caica Cup

3 - 5 May Generations in Jazz - Mt Gambier

6 May Parent Teacher Interviews - Early Dismissal 12.45 pm

15 May Whole school Mass at Henley Campus

Feast of St John Baptist De La Salle

24 May MAD Quiz Night

28 May MFS “RAP” Presentation

5 June Year 11 Breakfast

7 June Staff Professional Development Day (No Classes)

10 June Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)

11 June Special Photographs (Families, Sons and Daughters)

12 June Year 11 Mass

21 June Sport and Co-Curricular Photos

26 June Year 11 Exams

3 July Year 11 Exams Conclude

4 July ‘Choicez’ Seminar (Christian Centre Frederick Road)

5 July Subject Selection Expo

Classes conclude

Early Dismissal 12.45pm



Term 3

22 July Classes Resume

24 July Year 11 Mass

31 July Years 10 - 12 Academic Assembly

1 August Year 7-11 Australian Maths Competition

5 August SACE Evening (Year 12 2020)

Careers Night

7 August LasallianReflectionDay

14 August Year 12 2020 Subject Selection Assembly

20 August Parent/Teacher Interviews

School Closure

28 August Leadership Assembly

30 August Year 11 Formal

2 September Staff Professional Development Day - No Classes

5 September Year 11 Subject Counselling - No Year 11 Classes

11 September SAPOL “Fatal 5” Presentation

23-26 September Catholic Schools Music Festival

24 September Paul Dillon Presentation Year 10 - 12

Paul Dillion Parent Session

25 September Year 11 Breakfast

27 September De La Salle Day

Classes conclude

Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

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Term 4

14 October Classes Resume

23 October Year 10 & 11 Academic Assembly

6 November Year 11 Mass

7 November Memorial Mass 7:00pm

11 November Remembrance Day Ceremony 11:00am

15 November Classes conclude

Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

20 - 25 November Year 11 Exams

9-11 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 andsupportivecommunity.Tofindoutmore about it, 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/

https://seqta.com.au/

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

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

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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.

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Accessing College Notices

When the Notices tab is selected, the notices for the desired day will appear.

Checking assignment due dates and submitting work through SEQTA

When 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 SEQTA

The 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 SEQTA

Logging out of the system is advised oncethestudenthasfinishedusingSEQTA.


Pastoral Care

The Year 11 Pastoral program is based on building community spirit and providing information for students to make informed lifestyle and academic choices.

The program is presented mainly on Wednesday in lesson 1 but some activitiesinvolveoffcampusdays.

There is an expectation that students will participate in all activities and appointments should not be made during this time.

Morespecifically,throughPastoralCarewe:

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

betweenstaff,studentsandparents.

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.

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Leadership in Year 11Opportunities for leadership experience is provided for students who volunteer to join the LYL (Lasallian Youth Leaders) group. Students are required to make a commitment to the group by participating in the LYL formation day and being actively involved in at least three events.

LYL activities cover the Lasallian ethos of faith, service, and community. Students help to run retreat days, De La Salle day, assist Pastoral Teachers and have opportunities to work in the wider community. Participation in this group is often a pathway to College Leadership in Year 12 however it is open to all students.

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!

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 and signed. 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.

Year 11 General Information



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

Outside of the reporting cycle, parents mayreceiveaCollegenotificationin 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 areencouragedtocontactstaffassoonas possible to discuss their concerns. Email may be the easiest manner as a firstoption,duetoclasscommitments.

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.

For assessment tasks that are completed over an extended period of time, a number of dates are generallysetatdifferentstagesofthedevelopment 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.

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Plagiarism PolicyPlagiarism in any form is a violation of the College’s fundamental principles.Thismaybedefinedasthe ‘appropriation of another’s ideas orworks,inordertopassthemoffasone’s own’.

Examples of this practice may include:

copying of any sources that are not acknowledged in the work;

excessive use of, and failure to cite, printed texts such as articles and books;

unfair use of, and reliance upon, other students’ work.

In sum, it may be regarded as an action which is intended to delude and deceive a teacher that the work being presented and assessed is the student’s own, when in fact it is not. Of particular concern to the St Michael’s College community is cheating. It deludes theschoolandstaffwhoattempttoassesstheeffectivenessofteachingand learning; it discriminates against other students who work honestly for their rewards and may in competitive situations miss out on opportunities because of another’s dishonesty; it misinforms the parents who operate on the assumption that the report they receive is an accurate representation of honesteffort;anditerroneouslygrades

the student who does not learn to be proudofgenuineeffortandwhosecharacter and learning development are stunted.

The full policy can be found in the school diary and on the College Web Site and should be read by all students and parents.

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

Office365(O365)isaMicrosoft(MS)productthatallstaffandstudentshave access to at St Michael’s College. ItcombinesanumberofdifferentMicrosoft products together and allows youtoaccessthemandallyourfilesthrough your own MS ‘cloud’ account. Students are required to back up their workcontinuallyandO365allowsthisto 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).



Computer UseStudents are provided with access to the internet and email facilities. You are reminded these are for educational purposes only. Any misuse of these facilities will result in computing rights being denied and in some circumstances further detentions or suspension from school could result. Random checks of laptops will occur throughout the year, so be responsible in your use of the equipment.

Home StudyHome study is a generic term implying work done at home. This may involve:

set work;

assignment and projects;

revision and study

or, a combination of all three.

Itisdifficulttoestablisharequiredtimeeach night; however, research suggests that there is a high correlation between the volume of time given to study and completion of work to the true realisation of ability.

VET StudentsStudents undertaking VET subjects will be absent from school on average for one day per week. They are to ensure they know the work they have missed.

Please note:

If students cannot attend their VET course, they must notify that institution as well as the College.

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.

Usingtimeeffectivelyisanimportantskill 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.

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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.

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.

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 pages18and19oftheDiary.Ourpresentation 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 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.

Please note changes to PE Uniform requirements commencing this year. There will be no variations to this and



this is an expectation of all students from Year 7 -12.

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.

Attendance/PunctualityYear 11 students are required to be atschoolby8.40ameachday.Allabsences must be accounted for and parents/caregivers are expected to phone absences to the Absentee Line81502323by9.30am.Parents/Caregivers of absent students will be sent text messages by the AdministrationOffice.

For students who have an extended absence from school either due to holidays or other events, please refer to the College’s Extended Absence from School Policy. While teachers try to adjust assessment tasks the onus

remains with the student to negotiate the work missed with their individual teacher.

Prolonged absences due to illness should be accompanied by a doctor’s certificateandtheYearLevelDirectorcontacted so work required can be forwarded.Thedoctor’scertificateallows for assessment changes as required by the SACE Board.

If you are late to school, scan your IDCardthroughtheFrontOfficeandprovide a written explanation from a parent/caregiver.

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 viatheAdministrationOffice.

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 AdministrationOffice.

If students feel unwell at school, they must report to the First Aid Room in the AdministrationOffice.Studentsmustnot contact parents during school to pick them up. In emergency situations,

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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 mustbeswitchedoffandstoredsecurely 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 haveitconfiscatedandreturnedviaaYear Level Director.

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

BagsYear 11 students are required to be readytostartPastoralCareby8:40am.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,asteachingstaffwillnotassumeresponsibility 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 willbenotifiedofanyinstanceswherestudents 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 astaffmember.Parentsarealsoasked not to contact students via devices during school hours. In cases of emergency or where necessary, parents are asked to ring the College Administration(83565966).

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 lying around. It is recommended that all possessions, uniform included, are clearly labelled


with full name. No items are to be left in PE change rooms.

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.

DrivingPlease note that there is no parking available on school grounds for students. If parking on the roadway, please be aware of the needs of residents and respect their privacy and act courteously at all time. There are also council restrictions in some areas.

You must complete a Driving to School form which will be provided to you via your Pastoral Care Teacher. All forms must be returned the Year Level Director.

If you are travelling to school in a vehicle driven by another student, the appropriate form must also be completed and returned to the Year Level Director.

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

When the St Michael’s Student Responsibilities are not being met, 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 Detentionwhichsignifiesaseriousor 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 pmandwillbenotifiedtoparents/caregivers electronically in advance.

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

Following the school’s dress code.

Arriving at school and lessons on time.


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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.

The South Australian Certificate of EducationTheSouthAustralianCertificateofEducation (SACE) is an internationally recognised credential awarded to students who successfully complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 (usually Years 11

and 12).

The aim of the SACE is to enable more young people to gain the skills and values they need to achieve their best in the future.

The Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia provides information concerning SACE online:

SACE information on the website: www.sace.sa.edu.au

Subject ChangesAny student who wishes to change a subject must see Ms Bron Kemp, Director of Curriculum and Assessment.

This must be done early in the Semester as changes later than two weeks disadvantage the student and the class.

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

At the beginning of each semester, an assessment plan for each subject will be published in the SEQTA Learning Portal which will cover the entirety of the assessment period. The assessment plan will include the approximate date of assessment tasks together with the weighting applied to that task. This plan helps you monitor the work to be completed. Marks for assessment tasks will also be released in SEQTA for students and parents.




DraftsWheredraftsarespecifiedforassignments and essays, they must be submitted to the teacher for approval by the due date. Even when drafts are not formally required, they should be standard procedure and retained shouldverificationofyourworkberequired. Drafting is recommended as one means of ensuring optimal results.

Submission of AssessmentsWork must be submitted electronically through SEQTA along with any other teacher requirements, e.g. directly to the teacher concerned or via the Library.

In the case of work submitted to the Library, SACE Stage 1 students may submit work between 3.20 pm and 4.00 pm on. or before, the due date. Students are advised to present their school diary where a Library stamp will verify the submission of work.

A general principle to remember is that the onus to substantiate work, or submission of work, lies with the student!

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College Map


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 varietyofdifficultiesrangingfromschool 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,whichstudentsmightbeexperiencing,offerthebestopportunity for a positive outcome.

Grief Counselling

Our Chaplain, Sister Nithya 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

learningdisabilitiesordifficulties.The Learning Support Coordinator sets priorities for Learning Support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Is part of our mainstream curriculum andassistsstudentswhosefirstlanguage 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 other career pathways such as traineeships.

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Student Support - Student Services

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 whoseabilitytoflourishwillbesupported by these programs.


Consequences for Non-Completion of Work

Non-completion of Summative Assessment Tasks by the deadline and without negotiated extension.

The students must:

stay for the duration of Academic Detention - one hour (3.30pm - 4.30pm)

attend Academic Detention regardlessofworkbeingfinishedprior to the detention time

At the Academic Detention, students will have ONE HOUR to

COMPLETE the assessment task

SUBMIT the task ELECTRONICALLY to the subject teacher for marking

PRINT a copy of the completed task and submit to the supervising teacher - ensuring task has name of student and name of subject teacher

Non-attendance at the Academic Detention will result in a zero and contact with parents/caregivers.

Concerns

Teachers aim to ensure that an excessive number of assessment items do not fall due on the same date. Generally, they also aim to return marked material within a week.

Should concerns arise regarding these or any other areas of assessment please pass them on to your Pastoral Teacher or Year 11 Director.

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Conclusion

Should you have any concerns about subjects, procedures, or study, please approach your Pastoral Care Teacher or the Year Level Director.

The best way to deal with a problem is to deal with it early. Seek help - don’t let pressures build.

We welcome you to Year 11 and your study for the South Australian CertificateofEducation.

Be aware that there will be some difficultiestoovercomebuteveryteacher is there to assist.

We encourage you to be the best personyoucanbeandfulfilyourpotential.

Year 11 Pastoral Team

St John Baptist De La Salle:

Pray for Us.

Live Jesus in our Heart:

Forever.

Primary Campus

78EastAvenue Beverley, SA 5009

p: 0883466548 f: 0883469449

[email protected]

Secondary Campus

15 Mitton Avenue Henley Beach, SA 5022

p: 0883565966 f: 0883561092

[email protected]

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