Mindarie Senior College, 14 Elliston Parade, Mindarie, WA 6030Phone: (08)9304 5800 Email: info.mindarie.sc@education.wa.edu.au Web: www.mindarie.wa.edu.au.

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INFORMATION UPDATE #2 March2017

Student Interim Report Parent Evening - Wednesday, 15 March - 2.00pm to 8.00pmInterim Reports were given to students on Thursday, 9 March during Mentor. If your child was absent, they will need to collect their report from the Front Office. Bookings for the evening can be made online on the Mindarie Senior College website: www.mindarie.wa.edu.au• Click the PTO icon as shown here• Click “Obtain PIN/Password” and enter your email address.• Your PIN will be emailed to you. • Letters were sent home with the PIN to those with no email address.Information regarding the booking process has been emailed/mailed home. Another letter was issued with the Interim Report on Thursday, 9 March. The ‘Online Bookings’ will close on Wednesday, 15 March at 11.00am. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet with their child’s classroom teacher to discuss their progress to date. If you require further information regarding your online booking, please contact Mrs Leanne Hanna (Monday to Thursday) on 9304 5800 or by email to: Leanne.Hanna@education.wa.edu.au

Explore Careers Expo @ MSC – Wednesday, 15 MarchParents and students will have the opportunity to gain important information about career decisions at the ‘Explore Careers Expo’ on Wednesday 15 March from 3.00 to 6.30pm. More information can be found under ‘Careers Information’ in this update.

Principal’s MessageThis term has been a very busy but exciting start to the year: Understanding WACE Parent Night, Supporting your Child in Senior School Parent Night, Student Council elections, Meet the Mentor Parent Nights, Year 12 Colours Evening and Course specific excursions – all in six weeks! Still to come this term is the Parents Interim Report Night and the Careers Expo. I have included a few excerpts from a research project about parent engagement in learning and schooling for you to look at (last page of this update) and the link to the complete report is here: https://www.aracy.org.au/publications-resources/command/download_file/id/7/filename/Parental_engagement_in_learning_and_schooling_Lessons_from_research_BUREAU_ARACY_August_2012.pdf

Entertainment Books - coming soon!!The College will once again be fundraising through Entertainment Book sales. Every book sold will raise funds for the Alumni Scholarship Fund which offers scholarships to students at the College. More information regarding purchasing a book will be available soon.

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Student Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures - CorrectionParents and guardians were advised in the first Information Update this year that they could use the bus bay as a drop off point. We have since been advised that this is not the case and parents and students should not use the bus bay under any circumstances.

College Closed to StudentsThe College will be CLOSED to all students on the following dates:• Wednesday, 15 March - until 2.00pm for Interim Report Parents Night & Careers Expo• Wednesday, 29 March - Workplace Learning visits – staff offsite all day

Semester 1 ATAR Preparation Program for Year 11 & 12 studentsThe College, in partnership with Mastermind Australia, are offering outstanding revision/tuition sessions in a range of courses for both Year 11 and 12 ATAR students at a re-duced cost over four weeks, which will be held at the College. This exam preparation program is an extremely valuable and worthwhile opportunity for students to achieve at a higher level with confidence and pursue personal excellence in their studies. Parents of ATAR students will receive a letter and flyer in the mail next week and students will have received a flyer in Mentor on Thursday, 9 March.

Student Vehicle PolicyParents and guardians are reminded of the College’s Student Vehicle Policy which is available to view on the College website under ‘Our College’ - ‘College Policies’. Below are key points that the College would like your support in enforcing.• Students drive carefully around the College at the beginning and end of the College day. The roads are

all extremely busy with other vehicles and students and pedestrians, not only from our College but the neighbouring schools, all of which have very young students.

• Students do not take other students in their vehicle without the expressed knowledge of their parents. Accident statistics for young drivers suggest that having friends in the vehicle can act as a distraction which can cause accidents.

• Recess time and lunch-time are both short. We strongly advise students not to use their vehicles at these times.

College Charges and ContributionsThank you to the parents who have paid their College charges in full. An updated invoice will be posted home to parents in March. Eligible concession and Health Care card holders may be entitled up to $350 towards school expenses under the Secondary Assistance Scheme. Applications close Friday, 7 April 2017 and parents should contact the Finance Officer on 9304 5806 for further information.

Online payment options are available. Direct Debit (preferred method) and BPay details as follows.Direct Debit: BSB: 066 040 Account No: 1990 0372 Ref: Student’s nameBpay Number: 393587 Reference No: Students Number (This can be found on the Contributions and Charges Sheet)

2018 Year 11 Enrolment Applications opening soonEnrolments for 2018 Year 11 students at Mindarie Senior College will open on Wednesday, 15 March. All enrolment information can be accessed from our webpage on the 15/3 under ‘Future Students’ or hard copies will be available from the College Reception on this date. The first round of ‘In Area’ enrolment applications close on Wednesday, 21 June 2017 and ‘Out of Area’ applications need to be lodged by Friday, 21 July 2017.

Term 2 - Students first dayThe College will commence Term 2 on Monday, 24 April. at 8.25am.

All students are expected to attend College on this day.

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Students and medicationThe Department of Education policy guidelines state that the College is not to provide any medications (e.g. Panadol, Nurofen) to students. Students are asked to carry their own medication with them.If you would like further clarification on this, please contact Student Services on 9304 5819.

Students signing out of the CollegeIf students call their parents during College to sign out unwell, it is expected that parents call Student Services on 9304 5819 to confirm that their child can leave the College.For pre-planned appointments, a written note or a phone call is required.

City of Wanneroo Scholarship AwardOn Tuesday, 28 February Year 12 student Grace Bain was awarded the 2016 City of Wanneroo Scholarship award by Deputy Mayor Dianne Guise during the Year 12 Assembly. Emerald Savage White also received a City of Wanneroo Scholarship award which was presented to her in 2016 at Yanchep Senior High School. Both students received a framed certificate and $400.00 (to be used towards future study related expenses) from the City of Wanneroo.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Year 12 Colours NightCongratulations to the Year 12 students who achieved a Colours Award on Tuesday, 7 March. The night recognised the efforts of our Year 12 students during Semester Two of 2016. Light refreshments and entertainment were provided before the awards for students, parents and guests. The College would like to thank our College Board Members Mr Brian Piper, Hon. Albert Jacob MLA, JP and Professor Steve Chapman for attending and presenting the awards to the students throughout the night. Our guest speaker Gavin Chin, 2006 MSC student, spoke about his journey since leaving the College and encouraged the students to peruse their passion. More photos are available on the College webpage under ‘News’.

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YEAR 11 INFORMATION

YEAR 12 INFORMATIONYear 12 Exam InformationThe Semester 2, Year 12 College Exams for students will commence on Monday, 2 October (2nd week of Term 3

school holidays) to Friday, 13 October . The start date for the exams was previously advertised as Tuesday, 3 October which was incorrect.

It is extremely important that parents do not book holidays during these exam periods.

Our new Year 11 Student CouncilIt is with great pleasure that we introduce to you our Year 11 Student Councillors:Robbie Anderson, Caitlin Barnes, Finn Dickson, Maddi Greener, Sahel Hassan, Tahlia Kabelka and Chloe Szalia

Congratulations to all on winning a position on the Mindarie Senior College Student Council for 2017. We look forward to you being the voice of our Year 11 cohort.

Two new Year 12 Student Council representativesCongratulations to Millie Thomson and Trent Williams for being selected to join the Year 12 Student Council. Trent and Millie become valued members of the Council.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

World’s Greatest Shave On Thursday, 16 March our own Health & Phys Ed teacher Mischa Beyeler is removing all of his curly hair on his head for the Leukaemia Foundation’s ‘World’s Greatest Shave’.Mishca would like to raise $1000 for the cause which will help fund vital research so more people can survive blood cancers like lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma.If you would like to support Mischa please visit his page:https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/Fund-raisingPage.aspx?RegistrationID=670384

Harmony DayOn Tuesday 21 March, students are encouraged to wear something orange with their normal school uniform eg , t-shirt, lipstick, ribbon/tie, earrings, socks, scaife. Harmony Day is an Australian initiative set up to celebrate cultural diversity through a sense of inclusiveness, respect and belonging. To promote this good cause staff and students are encouraged to wear something orange as a symbol of harmony amongst all.

Year 12 College Ball

TICKET SALES CLOSE THIS WEDNESDAY, 15 MARCH

All parents should have received information regarding the Year 12 College Ball themed ‘Fire and Ice’ which will be held on Saturday, 25 March at HBF Stadium. A reminder that outside partner interviews must be completed by Monday, 13 March and ticket sales close on Wednesday 15 March. Students should have organised their seating arrangements by Friday, 17 March. All queries regarding the Ball should be through Student Services on 9304 5819.

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CAREERS INFORMATION

WORKPLACE LEARNING INDUCTION

On Wednesday February 22nd, 100 students attended a Workplace Learning induction at the Joondalup Campus of Edith Cowan University. These students were preparing to enter their Semester One work placement in an industry of interest to them. During this event students participated in Occupational Health and Safety workshops and gained valuable information about the impact of social media in the workplace. Two former MSC students, Gavin Chin and Sharayah Berecz were fantastic guest speakers, giving students an overview of their journey from Year 11 into their current work situations, highlighting the importance of training, mentors and making the most of networking.

Tracey LoughnanManager of Career Development, VET and Workplace Learning

CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH POST SCHOOL OPTIONSClick on the ‘Explore Careers’ icon on the MSC website homepage & then connect to a range of career

resources, with links to Universities, TAFE’s, Apprenticeships & Traineeships.

http://www.mindarie.wa.edu.au/explore-careers

EXPLORE CAREERS EXPO @ MSC

On Wednesday March 15th, 3.00pm – 6.30pm (in conjunction with the parent reporting night)parents and students will have the opportunity to gain important information regarding career decisions.Exhibitors include: All TAFEs & Universities, Australian Institute of Fitness, Master Plumbers & Painters, Sound & Engineering Institution, Hospitality Group Training, Apprenticeship and Traineeship Company, Western Australian Aviation College and many more….Also the Australian Brick & Blocklaying Foundation will be giving you the opportunity to try your hand at bricklaying!!

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UNIVERSITY INFO

NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY UPCOMING EVENTS

MEDICINE INFORMATION SESSIONStudents interested in studying Medicine at Notre Dame are invited to attend a Medicine Informa-tion Session. Learn about the Doctor of Medicine, Pre-Medicine Certificate, the application process, and hear from current Medicine students about their experience.

Sunday 26 March, 10:45am start for an 11:00am presentationDrill Hall (ND25), corner of Croke and Mouat Street, Fremantle

To register, visit www.nd.edu.auor contact the Prospective Students Office on 9433 0533

MUDORCH UNIVERSITY UPCOMING EVENTS

April 5th: Creative Industries Careers EveningApril 20th-21st: A Day in the Life of a Uni Student (Year 11 & 12)

May 17th: Law, Business and Politics Careers Evening.To register your interest and see other events visit experience.murdoch.edu.au

UWA UPCOMING EVENTSYR10 and 11 Course Information Evening Wednesday, 22 March @ 5.30pm – 7pm

The Year 10 and 11 Course Information Evening will have an informative presentation for parents and students, specifically on UWA courses and admission requirements, advice on subject selection, fee information and the UWA student experience. All UWA faculties will be present so that families will also have the opportunity to speak directly to specific course advisers. Light refreshments are provided.

YR12 Course Information Evening - Wednesday, 22 March @ 7pm – 8.30pmThe Year 12 Course Information Evening will have an informative presentation for parents and students, specifically on UWA courses and admission requirements, Direct Pathways into postgraduate degrees, our new Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree, fee information and the UWA student experience. All UWA faculties will be present so that families will also have the opportunity to speak directly to specific course advisers. Light refreshments are provided.

Bookings are essential, students can register here: www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/events.

UMAT 2017Students will need to register for the UMAT if they intend on applying for Medicine at Curtin University, Medicine or Dental Medicine at UWA. The UMAT applies to a number of other courses at a range of Universities outside of WA. Check the website for this information.

All important information about the UMAT can be found at www.umat.acer.edu.auRegistrations close 5.00pm AEST pm June 2nd, 2017. Late registrations are accepted up to 5.00pm AEST, June 16th (late fee applies). Admission Tickets are available two weeks before the test.

TEST DATE: July 26th, 2017. Results available in late September 2017

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Please visit www.mindarie.wa.edu.au for the latest news, events and updates.Janice Sander

Principal

PLEASE VISIT http://www.mindarie.wa.edu.au/calendar

TO SEE A FULL LIST OF 2017 CALENDAR EVENTS

Please visit our Facebook page to see more photos from College events and be sure to press ‘Like‘ on our page to be updated when new posts are made.

https://www.facebook.com/MindarieSeniorCollege?fref=ts or alternatively you can visit the website

http://www.mindarie.wa.edu.au/ and click on the Facebook icon (top right hand corner)

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENINGYear 11 - Mentor Recycing Game

Year 12 - Cert II in Business

Year 12 - Human Biology

Year 11 - Integrated Science

Women in Resource Breakfast

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PARENTS AS PARTNERSFrom the report titled “Parental engagement in learning and schooling: Lessons from research” conducted

by the Family-School and Community Partnerships Bureau 2012 (Aust)

I have selected some excerpts that support the belief that parents do play a critical role in their child’s academic success for you to read.

“There is no definitive age at which family contributions begin or cease to make critical contributions to student achievement. Rather, the way in which parents communicate to their child the importance of learning over time is critical to a child’s academic success (Hong and Ho 2005).” P36

“As young people develop their own distinctive identities, they tend to place more value on autonomy in their self-expression and decision-making (Kreider et.al 2007). Parental engagement during the high school years therefore needs to take account of adolescents’ desire for independence and their expanding cognitive abilities. Program evaluations have demonstrated that family engagement can have positive results for the educational success of young people when there is a match between their developmental needs, parents’ attitudes and practices, and schools’ expectations of family involvement (Kendall et al.2008; Duckworth et.al 2009; Clinton, Hattie andDixon 2007). Outside of the school, parents can contribute to their children’s educational outcomes by creating a rich learning environment (Jeynes 2005). Parents can discuss options for post-secondary education, stress the value of education in general, provide learning resources such as books and newspapers, and take their children to social events and places that contribute to learning (Hilly andTyson 2009). They can also help their children maintain positive attitudes towards their own abilities and support them through problems at school (Castambis, Fan andChen in Henderson andMapp 2002).” P46

“There is strong consensus, supported by a variety of evidence dating from over 40 years, that positive parental engagement can and does significantly influence student academic attainment. The specific positive impact appears to include higher grades and test scores, higher successful completion of classes, higher graduation rates, and a greater likelihood of commencing postsecondary education. In addition to these educational outcomes, there appears to also be a number of positive developmental outcomes including more regular school attendance, better social and emotional development, and improved pro-social behaviour. These impacts have the potential to be financially quantified, with evidence suggesting that positive parental engagement returns positive financial benefits to the nation.” P50