Middle School
2017
Information Session
Our Staff
Mrs Carter- Middle School Team Leader
Mrs Wentzel- Year 7 PCG Teacher/Science
Mrs Basil- Year 8 PCG Teacher/Mathematics
Mrs Shea -Year 9 PCG Teacher/English/PE/The Arts
Mr Robertson- Year 10 PCG Teacher/English/HaSS
Mrs Abbott- HaSS, SRC Coordinator
Our Staff
Mr Twine- Visual Arts
Mr Modoh- Indonesian
Mr Raven- Education Support Coordinator
Mrs Guy- Education Support
Sam Price- Chaplain
Curriculum Subjects
English (6 x 45 minute lessons per week)
Mathematics (6 x 45 minute lessons per week)
HaSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) (6 x 45 minute lessons per week)
Science (5 x 45 minute lessons per week)
- New STEM Projects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Physical Education (2 x 45 minute lessons per week)
Biblical Studies (1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
Curriculum Subjects
The Arts: Visual Arts (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) and
Music or Drama or Dance or Media Arts (One per term 1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
Technology Rotations or Electives (3 x 45 minute lessons per week)
PCG (Pastoral Care Group)/Assembly (1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
Health (1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
SEL- (Social and Emotional Learning) (1 x 45 minute lessons per week)
Subjects are developed in line with the Australian Curriculum
Technology
Rotations/Electives
Examples Areas
Food Technology
Web Design and Programming
Woodwork
Robotics and 3D printing
Extra Curricular Activities
Dance Troupe- Monday 3:15-4:30
Chess Club- Tuesday Lunchtime
Band/Choir- Thursday Lunchtime
Camps
Batchelor Camp– Date 22nd- 24th February Week 4
Year 7 Camp – Katherine Term 3
Year 8 Camp- Katherine – Term 3
Year 9 Camp- Larapinta – 15th – 27th May- Term 2
Parent volunteers are welcomed/needed
Homework
Year
Level
Set Work &
or Reading
6
20-30mins
7
40mins
8
50mins
9
60mins
10
60mins
Comment
Homework reflects work
done in class providing
consolidation experiences.
Assignments are set
according to content
taught.
Diaries & Due Dates
All students are expected to complete assigned homework
by the due date.
Diaries are used by students to keep track of assessments
and homework.
A term assessment calendar is given with estimated due
dates for each assessment.
Homework Centre- Wednesday 3:15-4:00 pm
Sample Assessment Calendar
Expectations of Students
To arrive at class prepared with required equipment
To complete assigned work set by each teacher
To maintain the school image in the community
To follow the 4 E’s school model – Respect, Responsibility,
Maximise learning time and Service
To take care of property - personal, other’s and school
To be respectful and truthful at all times
Use appropriate language
Detention/Homework Recovery
Detention/Homework recovery runs Monday, Wednesday
and Friday lunchtimes for students that have not
completed required classwork, homework or assignments
or who exhibit poor behaviour
Students are advised to bring a note from a parent identifying
why they have not completed homework or an assignment by
the due date.
Bullying/Harassment
PCS has a “Zero Tolerance” of bullying.
If a child is found to be bullying or being bullied, the
child will immediately be removed from the area
where it is taking place and the incident fully
investigated.
It is important that your child informs teachers of any
issues in order for teachers to take action.
Uniform
Middle School Boys Uniform
Middle school shirt
Navy cargo shorts
Plain white socks
Black, closed in shoes
One pair of small
studs/sleeper earrings
Middle School Girls Uniform
Middle school shirt
Navy dress shorts ****
Plain white socks
Black, closed in shoes
One pair of small
studs/sleeper earrings
Sports Uniform
House colour PCS sports polo shirt
Navy sports knit shorts- ONLY FOR SPORT
White socks & black, closed in shoes
No other jewellery is to be worn except a watch.
Mission Trip 2017- Cambodia
NEXT Mission Trip to Cambodia Term 3:
24 September - 5th October 2017
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of
others?
Est cost $3500 ($1000 tax deductible)
Further information is available
iPad Program
Ipads are loaned to students
Educational tool
Use at home in open areas
Cyber Safety
Communication
Please email your child’s teachers if you have any subject
related concerns. They will do the same.
Email or phone (leave a message with the front office) your
child’s Pastoral Care teacher if you have any general
concerns or questions. They will do the same.
Your child’s PCG teacher is your first point of contact
Questions