Year 7 & 10 Introduction to House Dean Evening 3 rd February 2020
Year 7 & 10 Introduction to House Dean Evening
3rd February 2020
Purpose of session
• Understand the House structure at QASMT
• Understand the roles of House Deans and Instep Mentors
• Understand policies around student expectations and support
House Leadership TeamHouse Dean
Dr Aileen DavisAgnesi
Mr Dean FanningCurie
Ms Neha ReddyDa Vinci
Ms Kate OxenfordFranklin
Ms Rebecca ParkerHawking
Ms Rebecca SkarshewskiNewton
Agnesi House, Dr Aileen Davis
InStep InStep Mentors
INA01 Philip Alexander
INA02 Tasha Damon
INA03 Toni Waters
INA04 David Pearce
INA05 Donald May
INA06 Chris Panousis
INA07 Diana Brown
INA08 Sophie Jacobsen
INA09 Rachel Thwaits
Curie House, Mr Dean Fanning
InStep InStep Mentors
INC01 Andrea Martin
INC02 Sandra Knowles
INC03 Saras Chetty
INC04 Stewart Moore
INC05 Victoria Snell
INC06 Phil Brown
INC07 Michael Colquhoun
INC08 Kirsten Hogg
INC09 Rosie Olsen
Da Vinci House, Ms Neha Reddy
InStep InStep Mentors
IND01 Yung Webster
IND02 Jenny Bond
IND03 Chris Main
IND04 Hiroko Yamaguchi
IND05 Esme Hatchell
IND06 Jeremy Isaac
IND07 Cassandra Magar
IND08 Natalie Lawler
IND09 Saengdao Philavane
Franklin House, Ms Kate Oxenford
InStep InStep Mentors
INF01 Rachel Wilson
INF02 Paul Hunter
INF03 Fiona Curran
INF04 Caitlin Quinn
INF05 Andrew Haverd
INF06 Simon Freeman
INF07 Susan Wisowaty
INF08 Jade Josey-Napier
INF09 Andrew Chen
Hawking House, Ms Rebecca Parker
InStep InStep Mentors
INH01 Helen Bebbington
INH02 Elaine Wentworth
INH03 Thea Sala
INH04 Ross Bray
INH05 Frances Potter
INH06 Ben Niland-Rowe
INH07 Brook Hawkins
INH08 Megan Fordham
INH09 Jessica Lane
Newton House, Ms Rebecca Skarshewski
InStep InStep Mentors
1 Sean Conway
2 Victoria Carrington
3 Rebecca Jones
4 Clare Tyler
5 Deva Prasad
6 Anthony Swann
7 Carole Sotgiu
8 Matthew Madigan
9 Reina Mesina
School Culture and House SpiritHouse Deans
House Program
To nurture, to know
Foster school spirit to grow
House Mission
The role of House DeansThe House Deans work closely with the Principal, Deputy Principals, the Guidance Officers, InStep Mentors, Directors of Middle Years and Senior Years and teachers to facilitate the administration, coordination and welfare of all students.
The House Deans are a support network, focussed on the success and wellbeing of our students, not only academically but socially and emotionally.
We are responsible for:
• Supporting wellbeing and Explicit Positive Education
• Behaviour Management
• Monitoring academic progress and attendance
• House communications
• Encouraging Academy pride and House Spirit
Communication
The first point of contact is your House Dean for issues such as:
• Academic concerns
• Uniform
• Wellbeing issues
• Medical concerns
• Absences – explanations for absences, leave requests
(Every day counts; 97% attendance required)
Role of the InStep Mentor
• Pastoral care
• Process of communication from teachers about students
• Creativity, Activity, Service Supervisor
FLOURISHING
in the IB
To
nurture,
to Know
Foster
School
Spirit to
Grow
Celebrating
the Growth
InStep Program
Term 1 Focus
Student Wellbeing – Positive Education
Positive Education aims to
build strength and capability
in wellbeing and resilience in
an educational environment.
Student Wellbeing – Positive Education
• in response to the growing mental health
challenges encountered by young people.
• includes elements of character, meaning
and purpose and physical health.
• requires both explicit and implicit aspects,
explicit teaching in the classroom and
implicit within the whole school culture.
Taught vs Caught
Core Components
Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (PEEC)
Thrive - Unleashing Personal Potential
Personal Wellbeing Lessons for Secondary Schools – Boniwelland Ryan
ACARA- Personal and Social Capability Learning Continuum
Six Domains of Wellbeing
Guidance OfficersA guidance officer’s role is centred on student advocacy. This may include but is not limited to:
Confidential counselling – general wellbeing, mental health, personal concerns (at school or home), relationships and more
External referrals – links to services like headspace
Educational support – learning difficulties or disabilities, classroom adjustments
Pathways – subject choices/changes, career options, university applications
Our guidance officers:
Katrina Judge (M-F) Senior Years Christine Street (T, Th) Middle Years
Bookings: Mr Baker (attendance office) or email Guidance Officers directly.
Location: A block, through Student Services
Student Leadership
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Academy Captains
Ewan Beach, Grace Milne, Jacklyn O‘Brien, Alexander Oelkers
Agnesi
House Captain
Shishir Khanal
Curie
House Captain
Keith Ferrer
Da Vinci
House Captain
Lurissa Masters
Newton
House Captain
Finn Blain
Agnesi
CAS Captains
Jarvis Leeper
Alvaan Monem
Mia Santos
Curie
CAS Captains
Rose Zhu
Liam Revell
Zoe Grahl
Da Vinci
CAS Captains
Madhu Annathurai
Emma Powley
Lara Jabur
Newton
CAS Captains
Jaewon Lee
Yash Kapadia
Isabelle Chapman
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Franklin
House Captain
Jenna Supper
Hawking
House Captain
Daniel Zhao
Franklin
CAS CaptainsVaishnavi Dalvi
Vyshnav Madhuchandran
Ravindu Weerakkody
Hawking
CAS Captains
Benita Saha
Janelle Govind
Tina Wu
How Can You Continue to Help Your Child Succeed
Plan, Organise, Influence
• Know your child’s academic commitments (Assessment
Calendar)
• Maintain an active interest in study including an awareness of
your child’s study routine - for example 2 hours “study”
compared with 2 hours of STUDY
• Supervise internet access and IT usage - phone and gaming
Plan, Organise, Influence… (cont)
• Exercise as much influence as is necessary. Be careful not to
assume responsibility.
• Look for ways to make your child’s life easier during peak times
– be wary of part-time work.
• Negotiate a responsible social schedule.
Nurture Self Efficacy and Resilience
• Encourage self evaluation and reflection.
• Give encouragement. Use constructive criticism.
• Acknowledge the good things and focus on the strategies that
secure success.
• Promote positive behaviour and a growth mindset.
• Promote balance and wellness
Brain Food at QASMT
Rationale
Many students are travelling long distances to school and often don’t eat until first break
Some ideas to overcome this…
Students bring quick, easy foods for before school or between lesson snacking
No messy foods allowed e.g. oranges and mangoes
Students carry their brain break food to eat in-between classes so they don’t have to go back to their bag.
Promote eating before class and that the canteen is open before school.
School Procedures
Lesson Times – Year 7 and 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Lesson 1 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM
Lesson 2 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:50AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM
InStep 10:30 – 11:00AM 10:30 – 10:45AM 10:30 – 10:45AM 10:30 – 10:50AM
Lunch 11:00 – 11:45AM 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:50 – 11:20AM 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:50 – 11:20AM
Lesson 3 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:20 – 12:30PM 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:20 – 12:30PM
Lesson 4 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:30 – 1:40PM 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:30 – 1:20PM
Afternoon Tea 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:20 – 1:40PM
Lesson 5 2:05 – 2:55PM 2:05 – 2:55PM 2:05 – 2:55PM 1:40 – 2:30PM
Lesson Times Year 10 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Lesson 1 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM
Lesson 2 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:50AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM
InStep 10:30 – 11:00AM 10:30 – 10:45AM 10:30 – 10:45AM 10:30 – 10:50AM
Lunch 11:00 – 11:45AM 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:50 – 11:20AM 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:50 – 11:20AM
Lesson 3 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:20 – 12:30PM 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:20 – 12:30PM
Lesson 4 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:30 – 1:40PM 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:30 – 1:20PM
Afternoon Tea 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:20 – 1:40PM
Lesson 5 2:05 – 2:55PM 2:05 – 2:55PM 2:05 – 2:55PM 1:40 – 2:30PM
Lesson 6 2:55 – 3:25PM 2:55 – 3:25PM 2:55 – 3:25PM
Attendance – Target 97+%
Monitored
InStep Teacher Classroom Teacher
House Deans
Deputy Principals or Directors
Every day counts towards your learning success
Lateness
Late to School
Attendance Officer (Mr Baker) located in A block (student services)
A Parent/Guardian must provide an explanation via a Text or Call
Go to class
3 SMT Protocols
S – Show respect
M – Maintain safety
T – Take responsibility
Responsible Behaviour Plan - RBP
• Available on Parent portal – included in Enrolment pack
• All parents and guardians are required to read it and sign it
• Be aware of consequences for breach of RBP
• Positive Education – we use restorative practices to support
breaches of RBP
Home Learning Policy
The Home Learning policy is available on parent portal
This document outlines home learning expectations for teachers and students at
each year level
Please read through
document carefully
Parent Communications
Your main contact is your child’s House Dean
Diary can be used for communications
Emails from Communications
Subject teacher and Head of Department communicate subject specific information
Uniform
Details of the student dress code are in the student handbook.
Send a note to the House Dean if there is a temporary issue with your dress code.
Uniform
Uniform Variation
Go to House Deans before School
Variation slip issued and checked by teacher
Ongoing or repeated incidents
Meeting with House Dean and Parent
Active Uniform
• Only school authorised active wear shorts, sold through the Wearit shop, can be worn
• Appropriate conventional exercise shoes – no canvas shoes
Jewellery
• Plain studs or sleepers
• No more than 2 earrings
• No other visible body piercing
• No visible necklace
• One simple and plain ring
HairHair must be tied up. If girls would like to wear a ribbon, it must be the Academy ribbon
worn over hair ties of a similar colour.
Hair is to be kept short and neat. No long fringes, shaved undercuts or shaved
patterns.
Absolutely NO COLOURED HAIR - hair must be of conservative and non-attention
seeking style.
Boys need to be clean shaven.
MakeupMakeup should be minimal and natural in appearance. No eye makeup or coloured lipstick is permitted. Only clear nail polish is allowed.
Lateness
Late to School
Attendance Officer (Mr Baker) located in A block (student services)
A Parent/Guardian must provide an explanation via a Text or Call
Go to class
Where to pick up your student
Due to the building works currently occurring, we ask that you wait for your student
in the Miskin Street carpark or on Bywong Street.
No Parents are allowed to come on campus.
If required parents need to sign in.
Road Crossings – need to stay safe and use crossings
Assessment
Assessments
Parents have been sent the assessment calendar for Term 1 to help you organise
your family around deadlines. Year 7 and 10 students have not been emailed this
this as they don’t have access to their emails yet . Please print a copy for your
student. Once on the system, students will be emailed a copy.
Exam block occurs in the final week of every term (except for Year 10 in Term 1).
Year 7 do not have exam blocks as their assessment is ongoing.
Extensions are provided in extenuating circumstances (but only by the Director of
Middle or Senior Years). Please refer to the assessment policy on the QASMT
website for further information.
Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)
Co Curricular Activities (CCA) at QASMT
• Enriches and complements classroom learning
• Facilitates achievement of CAS (Creativity Activity Service) requirements
• Different aspects of delivery:
• Formal Friday afternoon sessions from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Teacher led
Volunteer/community led
Tutor led
Student led
• Activities/groups before, during and after school
• CCA includes : Instrumental Music Program, Sports and Service
CCA Experiences in Term 1• Art Shed
• Debating
• Creative Writing
• Gym circuit
• Rotational Sports
• Leo’s Club
• Scrabble and Board Games club
• Physics Olympiad
• Science Club
• Service learning - local charity (Vital Connections)
• Robotics
• Games Design
• Model United Nations
• Chess club
• Walking Club
• Zonta International
• Yoga
Year 7 and CCA
There are several CCA opportunities that are on offer for our Year 7s.
These will take place during lunchtimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and after school on Fridays for Robotics
We will be looking to expand our year 7 CCA opportunities over the coming terms.
Term 1 opportunities for Year 7s include:
• Maths Club
• Scrabble Club
• Chess Club
• Debating Leo’s Club
• Model United Nations
• Robotics
Instrumental Music
• Approximately 236 students (28%) participated in instrumental music in 2019.
• 10 ensembles being offered this year
- 2 concert bands
- 3 string ensembles
- 2 percussion ensembles
- 2 choirs
- Jazz band
• Ensembles and lessons starting Week 3
How do you get involved?
• All students participating in Instrumental Music will undertake a short, informal audition this week to ensure that they are placed in an appropriate standard of ensemble
• Year 7 students: auditions will take place during class time on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• Year 10 students: book a time before or after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
• Ensemble lists will be posted this Friday
• If your child has missed their audition or you have other questions, please email Dean Fanning Instrumental Music Coordinator at [email protected]
• Students can find Mr Fanning in the Curie House Dean office
Camps
Why have camps?
• To demonstrate and develop skills in:
• team building
• leadership
• Independence
• Positive Education – implicit and explicit on camps
• build new relationships
• challenge themselves
• transfer skills to Academy life
Year 7 Camp
Where and when?
YMCA Camp Warrawee, 81 Byrnes Road North, Joyner QLD
Departure: Monday 24 February, arrive at school at 8:30am for 9:00am
departure
Return: Wednesday 26 February, 2:00pm
This is a compulsory school activity
Year 10 Camp
Where and when?
YMCA Camp Warrawee, 81 Byrnes Road North, Joyner QLD
Departure: Wednesday 12 February, arrive 8:30am at school for 9:00am
departure
Return: Friday 14 February, 2:00pm
This is a compulsory school activity
Semester 1 Parent Information Sessions
Year 7 Parent Information Sessions Semester 1
Parent Information Evening: Wednesday 19 February, 6.00pm-7.00pm
Years 7 Parent Coffee Mornings with Director of Middle Years Program:
• Monday 24 February, 8.30am-9.15am in refectory (after drop off for Year 7 camp)
• Monday 16 March, 8.30am-9.15am in refectory
Parent Teacher Interviews: Wednesday 6 May, 11.20am-6.30pm
Parent Information Evening: Monday 18 May, 6.00pm-7.00pm
Year 10 Parent Information Sessions Semester 1
Parent Teacher Interviews: Wednesday 6 May, 11.20am-6.30pm
Parent Information Evening: Monday 18 May, 6.00pm-7.00pm
QParents and Daymap Connect
Through QParents portal, parents will have secure online access to their student’s information, anywhere, anytime through smart phone, tablet or computer.
Student information includes:
• Academic reports
• Viewing and updating student enrolment details, including medical conditions, address, email and phone contacts
• Attendance and absence details
Daymap Connect
Once enrolled in QParents, parents will also be able to sign up to access DaymapConnect.
What is Daymap Connect?
• An online medium accessible to teachers, parents/carers, and students
• An online hub where your student’s teachers use virtual spaces, or provide links to help manage their classes
• A place to view your student’s current timetable, attendance data and the Academy Calendar
• A place to source course overviews and assessment dates.
Information on how to join QParents portal and Daymap Connect will be emailed to parents in the coming weeks.
P&C Association
P&C Mission
The mission of the Parents & Citizens Association is to help enrich every student’s experience by supporting QASMT events, activities and projects.
With 400+ members, the P&C provides a platform for parents to contribute to the success of QASMT in areas of particular interest to students and themselves.
What does the P&C do?
Events: Organises and supports 10-15 student and parent focused events each year.
Fund Raising: Raises money to fund high priority school projects.
Last year, the P&C Opportunity Fund raised over $50,000 and funded a wide range of school initiatives including music, robotics, STEM and sports equipment.
Please support the P&C Opportunity Fund by contributing a voluntary $100 levy included in your school fees invoice.
Supports Parent and Teacher Led Support and Working Groups:
Support Groups: Music, Robotics, Debating & STEM Research & Enrichment.
Working Groups: events, transport and Spirit Wear.
Provides information: Communicates with parents by Email and Facebook (QASMT closed parent group).
The P&C welcomes and encourages all parents to get involved and actively support their students and the School.
The P&C:
Provides a platform for parents to make a meaningful contribution to the school.
Promotes engagement with other parents, QASMT staff and students.
In 2019 we had over 400 P&C members (still only @40% of total student population).
Our goal is to increase parent engagement to help enrich every student’s experience.
Key leadership positions to be nominated and filled at AGM on March 16th:
President / Vice President / Secretary / Treasurer
Interested? Please email: [email protected]
What’s Next?
Join the P&C if you have not already!
• Keep a look out this week for President’s welcome email with membership
form.
Attend Monthly P&C meetings at the school: our first meeting is Monday February
17th, 6:00pm-7:30pm.
• Keep up to date with what is going on with the school.
• Engage with QASMT senior staff and other P&C members.
You do not have to be a member of the P&C to volunteer for events and activities: we
encourage all parents to contribute as much or as little time as you can manage.
Look out for upcoming events to meet other parents and QASMT teachers and staff.