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Welcome to

A GUIDE TO YOUR NEW SCHOOL IN 2017

WAVELL STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Our school which opened in 1959 is named after Lord Wavell, an

illustrious soldier who was Commander-in chief of the

Middle East area until 1941.

The four Houses – Tobruk, Keren Burma, Alamein – are named after places and battles associated with

Lord Wavell.

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SCHOOL MOTTO ESSE QUAM VIDERI

“To be rather than to seem to be”

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POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 384, Nundah Qld 4012

MAIN ENTRANCE & VISITORS’ CAR PARK

Telopia Avenue, Wavell Heights

TRADE ENTRANCE

Brae Street, Wavell Heights

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (07) 3350 0333

FAX: (07) 3350 0300

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB ADDRESS: www.wavellshs.eq.edu.au

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Welcome to Wavell 2017

WELCOME TO WAVELL STATE HIGH SCHOOL

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Absence Notifications .............................................................................................. 9 Academic Misconduct ............................................................................................ 18 Assessment Policy ................................................................................................. 16 Assignments ........................................................................................................... 16 B

Bags ......................................................................................................................... 14 Behaviour Code ........................................................................................................ 9 Behaviour Management Policy ................................................................................ 9 Behaviour Plan for Students ................................................................................. 33 Behaviours - Positive) ............................................................................................ 37 Boundaries .............................................................................................................. 14 Buildings and Grounds ............................................................................................ 3 BYOx - Bring Your Own Device ............................................................................. 23 C

Canteen ..................................................................................................................... 6 Chaplain .................................................................................................................. 27 Co-Curricular Activities.......................................................................................... 27 Combined Shop ........................................................................................................ 8 Consumables and Stationery Requirements ....................................................... 29 D

Debating and Public Speaking .............................................................................. 27 Difficulties / Interviews ............................................................................................. 7 E

End of Semester Examinations ............................................................................. 17 Expectations ............................................................................................................. 9 F

Food ......................................................................................................................... 14 Form Teacher .......................................................................................................... 26 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................. 28 G

General Expectations ............................................................................................. 14 H

Homework and Study Policy ................................................................................. 24 Homework Club ........................................................................................................ 7 House Names ............................................................................................................ 5 I

ID Cards ..................................................................................................................... 7 Illness or Accident .................................................................................................. 10 In-Class Tests ......................................................................................................... 17 Information and Communication Technologies .................................................. 22 L

Late Arrival ................................................................................................................ 9

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 Lesson Times .......................................................................................................... 15 Library ....................................................................................................................... 7 Lost Property ............................................................................................................ 6 M

Money ........................................................................................................................ 6 Music Bands ........................................................................................................... 27 N

National Anthem ..................................................................................................... 40 New Students ............................................................................................................ 3 O

Office Hours .............................................................................................................. 3 P

Parents/Guardians .................................................................................................. 29 Personal Details / Health Issues Details / Change of Address ........................... 10 Post Compulsory Students ...................................................................................... 9 Productions/Musicals ............................................................................................ 27 S

School Map ............................................................................................................... 20 School Name ............................................................................................................. 4 School Song ............................................................................................................ 39 Social Activities ........................................................................................................ 7 Sport .......................................................................................................................... 9 Sports Equipment ..................................................................................................... 7 Staff ........................................................................................................................... 3 Student Planner ........................................................................................................ 8 Student Representative Council ........................................................................... 28 Student Resource Scheme ...................................................................................... 7 Student Services ...................................................................................................... 6 T

Transport to Wavell ................................................................................................ 30 U

Uniform .................................................................................................................... 10 Y

Yearbook Committee .............................................................................................. 27

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TO NEW STUDENTS

Welcome To Wavell State High School This handbook has been designed to help you to become better acquainted with your new school. Read it carefully and refer to it from time to time as you find the need. Our school is one of which you can be proud. We hope you will help maintain the fine traditions and high standards that have been established by past students. Support your school with loyalty and co-operation.

OUR SCHOOL

Staff The Administration Staff consists of a Principal and three Deputy Principals. The Teaching Staff work in a departmental system and each department is led by a Head of Department. We have the following departments in this school: English / Literacy / Library; Mathematics / Numeracy; Science; Social Science; Business Education and Information Technology Education / Professional Development; Health and Physical Education and Sport; Home Economics / Languages other than English; The Arts; Information Technology / Website; Industrial Technology and Design / Certificate I Information, Digital Media and Technology; Junior Secondary / Gifted and Talented (Years 7, 8 & 9) / Wavell Development Program (Years 7, 8 & 9); Senior Secondary and Vocational Education / Wavell Development Program (Years 10, 11 & 12); and Special Education Services, including Wavell Enrichment Program and ESL. We have a Guidance Service provided by a Guidance Officer. Appointments are made with the Guidance Officer. School Coordinators have a welfare and management role for relevant year levels. Our Chaplain, Indigenous Education Worker, Youth Worker and School Nurse are available to assist with student welfare. The Office Staff consists of a Business Services Manager and several Administration Staff, who handle most routine inquiries. Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm The Ancillary Staff consists of a Facilities Officer, Grounds Officer and numerous Cleaning Staff. These people work hard to keep our school clean and tidy. They appreciate the co-operation of all students. Teacher Aides work in various centres around the school. Together with the Laboratory Scientific Assistants, these people assist the teaching staff to provide you with the very best educational opportunities.

Buildings and Grounds The building complex includes a well-equipped Assembly Hall, Sports Centre, Library and specialist facilities for Art, Business Education, Computing, Film and Television, Gym, Home Economics, Industrial Technology and Design, Music, Performing Arts, Science and Special Education. Student recreation areas between buildings have been upgraded, with the development of the attractively landscaped C.E. Anstey Administration Plaza, the K.P. O’Connor Courtyard, the Senior Courtyard, the Silver Jubilee Courtyard, the J.A. Cooney Courtyard and the Junior Courtyard.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 The school has extensive sporting facilities within the grounds. Sporting activities catered for at school include Athletics, Australian Rules, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Rugby League, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football and Volleyball. In addition, the school has a Swimming Pool, Sports Centre, Dance Studio and a Band Rehearsal Studio. During 2001, extensive refurbishment was carried out through the Secondary School Renewal Program. This has improved classrooms, workshops and laboratories and has ensured that every classroom has multiple access to computer technology. In 2007, our Library was extensively refurbished. In 2009, our Golden Jubilee year, a foyer was added to the School Assembly Hall. An amenities block with change rooms, toilets and storage area adjacent to the pool was constructed in 2013. In 2015, our new Junior Secondary precinct became operational.

OUR SCHOOL NAME

Our school name honours the memory of Field Marshal Earl Wavell, Commander-in-Chief of British and Dominion Forces in the Middle East from July 1939 to July 1941. Many Australians served under his command during this early period of World War II, particularly in North Africa, Greece, Crete and Syria. Our suburb was named Wavell Heights in 1942. Archibald Percival Wavell was born in Colchester, England in 1883. He was a distinguished career soldier who graduated from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst in 1900 after education at Winchester College. During the early years of the twentieth century he served in the Boer War, in India, at the Staff College and spent a year with the Russian Army. At Ypres in Flanders in June 1915 he won a Military Cross during fighting against the German Army, but had the misfortune to lose an eye. Later in World War I he served in Turkey and Palestine. Between the two World Wars, Wavell became well known both within the army and outside it, as an officer not afraid to break with convention. He was recognised as an exceptional trainer of soldiers. In 1937 he became commander in Palestine and Trans-Jordan and in 1938 took over Southern Command in England. In the Middle East, Wavell enjoyed success in driving the Italian Army 800km westward from Egypt to Benghazi and El Agheila by February 1941. In addition, the British defeated Italian armies in Somaliland, Ethiopia and Eritrea by May 1941. However a decision of the British government to divert troops to ill-fated campaigns in Greece and Crete weakened Wavell’s position in North Africa and the German Army drove the British and Dominion forces eastwards back to the Egyptian border by April. The notable exception to this was the garrison in the Port of Tobruk, including many Australians, who withheld a German siege for eight months, causing considerable difficulties for Rommel, the German commander. Despite Wavell’s protests about inadequate resources he was also required at this time to mount campaigns in Iraq and Syria, both of which were successful. Wavell became Commander-in-Chief in India in July 1941; after Japan entered the war in December, he was appointed commander of the South-West Pacific. The speed, preparedness and strength of the Japanese attacks saw British defeats throughout the region. But Wavell’s resilience as a commander was illustrated by the orders he gave for planning to recapture Burma even before its evacuation by the British was complete.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 The year 1943 saw Wavell promoted to Field Marshall, appointed Viceroy of India and raised to the peerage as Viscount Wavell. As Viceroy, Wavell worked tirelessly towards granting independence to India and improving the welfare of its people. On retiring from public office in 1947 Wavell was created an Earl, with the additional title of Viscount Keren. He now had time to travel and to indulge his taste for literature, becoming president of several societies including the Royal Society of Literature. He published a number of works, mainly on military subjects but also an anthology of poetry. He died in London in May 1950 and was buried at Winchester. In appearance Wavell was a broad, thickset and sturdy man. Though his silences were proverbial he could be fine company when with friends. Despite his misfortunes during World War II he at no time complained of his circumstances. He retained the confidence of his troops and his reputation remained high.

OUR HOUSE NAMES

ALAMEIN, BURMA, KEREN, TOBRUK

Our four houses are named after places and battles associated with Earl Wavell. Alamein (Yellow House) commemorates the Battle of El Alamein, the turning point of World War II in the Middle East. After two frustrating years of successes followed by reverses, British and Dominion forces led by Lt. General Bernard Montgomery successfully fought this decisive battle from 23 October to 4 November 1942 near El Alamein, in Northern Egypt, not far from Alexandria and Cairo. The Australian Ninth Division had an important role in the battle. The German and Italian Armies subsequently retreated to Tunis where they surrendered in May, 1943. Burma (Green House) part of Wavell’s responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief of the south-West Pacific, was invaded in December 1941 by the Japanese Army who gained control of the country by May 1942. This occupation posed threats for India and Ceylon and severed the Chinese nationalists’ main line of communication with the outside world via the port of Rangoon. Allied policy was that Germany should be defeated before Japan and only limited resources were available to assist Wavell and his successors. However, operations by soldiers known as Chindits were organised behind enemy lines during Wavell’s time as Commander-in-Chief. Australian Air Force and Navy personnel were among those Allied forces who retook Burma in 1945. Keren (Blue House) was the location of a decisive and bitter battle from 15 to 26 March 1941 in which British troops defeated Italian troops, paving the way for British control of East Africa and thereby removing some of the threat posed by the Axis powers to British interests in the Mediterranean. British success in March followed an earlier unsuccessful attempt to secure the area in a battle from 3 to 13 February. The town of Keren is located in a mountain area in the north of Eritrea, near the Red Sea. At the time, Eritrea was one of the six provinces of Italian East Africa. Tobruk (Red House) was the scene of an epic siege in which allied servicemen defended the town against the German Army from 10 April to 7 December, 1941. This siege of 242 days is the longest in British Military history. The defenders, who were outnumbered ten to three, included Australians of the Ninth Division and a Brigade of the Seventh Division, as well as troops from Britain, India and Poland. By holding this strategic port in Libya the Allies were

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 able to thwart the progress of the German Armies in their quest to control Egypt and the Suez Canal. The Rats of Tobruk Association, survivors of the siege, donated a debating trophy which is presented each year at our Wavell Speech Night. Mr C.E. Anstey, Foundation Principal of Wavell High (1959-1960), gave this advice: If you belong to ALAMEIN or BURMA houses, learn the lesson that what seems to be defeat can, if you have courage and steadfastness, become a glorious victory. If you belong to KEREN house, which commemorates a wonderful victory, remember that the victory was not won without painstaking preparation and a hard fought battle. If you are a member of TOBRUK house, remember those other Australians who survived against overwhelming odds, and who finally won through by their courage.

STUDENT SERVICES

Canteen The Shops Committee of the Parents and Citizens’ Association is responsible for the operation of the school canteen. The voluntary workers provide a variety of food at reasonable prices. We are always looking for more helpers, so please encourage your parents/guardians to assist. The more helpers we have, the better the service the canteen can provide. Courtesy is expected at all times. Canteen Rules: • No school bags allowed in Canteen. • Make your selection and move out. No chatting! • Only enter the canteen if you are making a purchase. • Always check with the cashiers before leaving. Have your money ready. • When the first bell goes, move off to class - you will not be served at the Canteen. • The Canteen is off limits between classes - you will not be served. • No bad language in, or around, the Canteen at any time. Lost Property All lost property is kept at the Student Services office. If property is adequately labelled, it helps us to find owners. It is your responsibility to look after all your property, and label or mark it clearly with your name and form class. Money Do not carry large sums of money or valuables with you at school. If necessary, the Student Services office will look after large sums of money, your go-card and valuables during the day. Never leave your wallet or purse in your school bag. Always carry it in your pocket. Mobile phones and other electronic devices (e.g. cameras, music and voice recording devices) are not to be brought to school due to possible infringements of Government’s privacy legislation. Possession and/or use of a mobile phone will attract an automatic suspension at the discretion of the Principal.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 Difficulties / Interviews Occasionally, problems will arise as you enter a new school. The important thing to remember is that we are able to help you overcome these problems only if they are brought to our attention. Do not hesitate to take your problems to your Form Teacher. Your Form Teacher is the one person on the staff who keeps a watchful eye over all aspects of your school life. They are concerned with your academic progress; attendance; conduct; dress and grooming; and social and emotional adjustment. Members of the Administration, Guidance Officer, Chaplain and School Coordinators are always available for interview on all matters relating to student welfare. If your parents/guardians would like an interview, please ask them to make an appointment, phone 3350 0333. The school office staff will arrange this. We cannot guarantee an interview with the Principal without an appointment. In an emergency, a member of the School Administration will see you as soon as possible. Social Activities The Student Council, together with the Administration, organises approved school social activities. At these activities, normal school expectations apply. Parents are notified of these activities through newsletters. Students are encouraged to participate in the Student Representative Council.

Sports Equipment The school has a well-equipped sports store. Equipment is available from the Sports Centre to all students during the lunch recess.

I.D. Cards Each student is issued with an I.D. Card at a cost of $7.00 including G.S.T. The I.D. Card is used for: • Issuing textbooks and library books. • Entry to school dances. • Concessional fees on some public transport. It is expected that a student will replace any lost or misplaced card. Library and Homework Club The Library is open from 8.15am to 3.30pm each school day. We hope you will make good use of the book and non-book collections. Internet access is also available in the Library. Early in the year, you will be given details on correct borrowing procedures. A Student I.D. Card is necessary to borrow resources. Wavell operates a Homework Club that supports students with homework and assignments. The Homework Club usually operates one afternoon per week in the school library. Starting and finishing dates and times are advertised in the school newsletter - signed parental permission is required for attendance. Student Resource Scheme In all subject areas, the school (with the assistance of the P & C Association) has built up collections of novels, texts and other resource materials. Parents are encouraged to join this scheme, thus enabling their son/daughter to use these materials and avoid purchasing private copies of the various texts and other materials. This scheme results in a considerable saving to parents. The Student Resource Scheme charge for 2017 is $300.00 per student, which compares favourably with the charges at other schools. As well, parents are asked to assign the government textbook cheque to the school. This charge includes the loan of all textbooks, lesson notes, student planner and handbook and some basic materials for practical subjects. If you elect to join this scheme, payment is due by Friday, 27 January, 2017.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 For families facing financial hardship, payment plans or Centrelink deductions may be organised through the Business Services Manager. Please phone 3350 0333. Combined Shop Bookshop / New Clothing / Second-Hand Clothing Shop All stationery requirements and all uniform items - new clothing (kit and made-up), second-hand garments (except shoes), are available and may be purchased from the Combined Shop from Tuesday, 17 January, 2017. All requirements are listed on the school website. Your patronage at the school shop is earnestly requested, as you will be certain of obtaining the correct materials, saving time and supporting our school fundraising.

Combined Shop Hours

Mastercard, Visa Card, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Lay-by accepted.

STUDENT PLANNER AND HANDBOOK

The following points are made clear now, so that you know exactly what we require: • Each student is issued with a Student Planner and Handbook. All homework must be

entered into this planner. • This planner should be taken into every lesson and Wavell Development Program

(WDP) / Wavell Tertiary Preparation (WTP) lessons on Fridays. • Entries must be made for all subjects taken during the day. Form teachers and subject

teachers will check these entries. Both written homework and study homework are to be entered. Your Form Teacher will regularly provide time in Wavell Development Program lessons to discuss methods of effective learning and study. Every student is expected to do homework every night. The following guidelines show the total homework and study hours usually needed for the various year levels in order to maximise success: • Years 7 & 8 - 1.5 hours per night • Years 9 & 10 – a min of 2 hours per night • Year 11 - 3 hours per night is expected • Year 12 - 3+ hours per night Good students will spend considerably more time than this, at least five times per week. Year 11 and 12 students should do 15 hours of home study each week to achieve their full potential as well as undertaking their own private revision and reading.

January 2017: • Tuesday 17 January 12 Noon to 5.30pm • Wednesday 18 January 8.15am to 12.15pm • Thursday 19 January 8:15am to 12.15pm • Friday 20 January 8:15am to 12.15pm

(Booklists and Stationery Lists for all Year Levels are available from the school’s website.) • 1st week of school Monday 23 January to Friday 27 January 8:15am to 11:15am daily.

(closed Thursday 26 January - Public Holiday) • 2nd week of school Monday 30 January to Friday 3 February 8:15am to 11:15am daily. Remainder of the school year: • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:15am to 11:15am • Shops Telephone Number: 3350 0370 (school hours).

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OUR EXPECTATIONS Behaviour Code • A high standard of conduct, punctuality, dress, grooming and speech is always required of

students. • Consideration for others should be shown at all times, particularly towards teachers,

visitors to the school, fellow students and to members of the public when travelling to and from school.

• Respect for the reputation of yourself, your home and your school should determine your behaviour.

Behaviour Management Policy The Wavell Behaviour Management Policy details our goals and the consequences of inappropriate behaviour. Greater detail is included in your Student Planner and Handbook and the School Prospectus. Absence Notifications of Students - Parents are encouraged to: 1. Email via QParents, or 2. Ring the Absentee phone line on 3350 0303, or 3. Email via [email protected]

A signed and dated note from a parent/guardian is required for the following: • For all absences - to be handed to your Form Teacher on the day you return to school. • For pre-known absences - to be handed to the relevant Year Coordinator before the period

of absence so that work can be organised prior to departure.

Student Absence Notification by School: Non-attendance at form Meeting: At the end of the morning form meeting the Form Teacher will record student absent. Any student who misses form meeting must report to the Attendance Officer to be marked present at school and record the reason. A text message will be sent to the parent/guardians of any student recorded as absent at form meeting. Late to school without a note: Attendance Officer records name, reason and text messages parent/guardian. Late Arrival Wavell students are expected to attend school on a full and regular basis, and be punctual to all scheduled activities. Students who arrive late to school must report to the Student Services office in A Block for a Late Slip, otherwise the student will be marked absent for the entire day. Students who continually report late or fail to supply valid reasons will be asked to report to a Deputy Principal to explain the reason for their continual lateness. Parents/guardians will usually be contacted in these cases. Sport Sport at Wavell is highly encouraged. We have a strong tradition of excellence in a number of sporting areas. Participation is strongly encouraged to assist in the ongoing growth and development of all students. Post-Compulsory Students Students over the age of 15 years must meet the course and assessment requirements of each subject’s accredited work program, and meet the attendance requirements of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Students who fail to meet these requirements may find themselves ineligible for the Queensland Certificate of Education and/or for Tertiary Entrance. Parents /guardians will be notified of an impending problem and should take firm steps to monitor their child’s attendance.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 Illness or Accident A student who is ill must report immediately to the Student Services office where appropriate action will follow. No student is permitted to enter the Sick Bay without gaining permission from the Student Services office staff or a Year Coordinator. Admission to the Sick Bay will only occur for short periods of time, as the school does not cater for long-term illness. Parents will be contacted when students become ill at school. It is in your best interest to rest at home or visit your medical practitioner if you have on-going health concerns. Please email via QParents or via [email protected] or phone the Absentee phone line to report an absence: 3350 0303.

Personal Details / Health Issues Details / Change of Address It is essential that the Student Services Office Staff be immediately informed of changes to your address, phone number (parents’ work/home numbers), next-of-kin details and any health issues which may cause concern at school. We must be able to contact a parent urgently in cases of emergency.

Uniform Wavell students are required to maintain the highest standard of dress and grooming. A student’s hair is to be neat, tidy and appropriate for school at all times. It is expected that hair styles are conservative and hair is kept a natural colour. Make-up should not be worn to school however regular application of sunscreen is recommended. Formal dress uniform is to be worn to and from school on all days except the designated sport day - these are Wednesday for Year 10 and for those in Years 11 and 12 taking sport, Tuesday for Years 7, 8 and 9.

• For specialist subjects where clothing must be changed, e.g. Health and Physical Education, Dance, Catering, Drama, Hospitality, etc, students must wear their formal uniform to and from school, change into the specialist uniform at the break immediately occurring before the lesson, then change out of the specialist uniform at the break occurring immediately after the lesson.

• Black leather lace-up college shoes must be worn in all practical areas; for example, laboratories, kitchens and workshops. The Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Act prohibits students not appropriately attired from participating in these activities.

• Sports Shoes: Predominately white lace-up sports shoes (joggers) are the only sports shoes permitted at Wavell. Expensive brands of sports shoes are not recommended or required. High ankle basketball style boots, Volleys, slippers, high-tops or any shoes of canvas material are NOT permitted, fluro colours are not acceptable.

• On arrival home, students should change out of their uniform and should not wear part school uniform and part casual clothing in public.

• Girls may wear one pair of studs or simple sleepers and one small signet ring. Boys are not permitted to wear jewellery. Boys and girls may wear a simple watch with a plain band and no adornments. No other jewellery, including that associated with body piercing, is to be worn. It is not acceptable to cover any form of piercing with a Band-Aid or similar plaster or to use a clear stud, even during the healing process, unless authorised by the Principal.

• The girls’ dress uniform skirt must be worn long, mid-way between the knee and calf. • All items of clothing should be clearly marked with name and form class for identification

purposes. • Boys are expected to be clean shaven. • Uniform purchases may be made at the Combined Shop open Monday through to Thursday

mornings from 8:15am to 11:15am. Full details of uniform requirements are provided in the School Prospectus.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 • The school Responsible Behaviour Plan details consequences for failure to wear the

correct school uniform. • Full details of the uniform policy can be found in the Responsible Behaviour Plan of the

Student Planner and Prospectus. Sometimes the issue of correct uniform and incorrect items becomes a topic of much debate. To clarify this issue, items that are not permitted include: • track suits, either as a complete set or as separate pieces • ear studs (boys) • studs/piercing in other parts of the face / body adornment (boys and girls), unless

authorised by the Principal • printed or coloured T-shirts under formal or sports shirt • boys’ belts other than black leather with a plain buckle • socks of incorrect length or sports socks printed with writing other than Wavell • knee highs.

All students are expected to wear black leather lace-up college shoes.

Wavell High Formal Uniform - Junior Students Years 7, 8 & 9

Girls Boys

Tie: Years 7, 8 & 9 wear Maroon with junior navy and white diagonal stripe.

Skirt: Junior Navy, central box pleat 10cm, two 4cm knife pleats on either side, back or front. Skirt is to be worn long, mid-way between knee and calf. Skirt is to hang from waistline.

Shirt: White, two way collar, short or long sleeves, with School badge on pocket.

Belt: Black, plain simple buckle.

Socks: With long trousers- short dark college grey. With shorts- long, grey Wavell socks with bands in school colours.

Trousers: Long dark college grey or dark college grey shorts.

Shoes: Black leather college lace-up shoes.


Blouse: White peplin blouse banded at waist, sleeves with cuff.

Socks: Mid-calf white cotton blend socks Or Stockings: Black two way stretch nylon pantyhose.

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Wavell High Formal Uniform - Senior Students

Years 10, 11 & 12

Girls Boys

Shirt: White, two way collar, short or long sleeves.

Trousers: Long dark college grey or dark college grey shorts.

Socks: With long trousers - short dark college grey. With shorts - long, grey Wavell socks with bands in school colours.

Blouse: White peplin blouse banded at waist, sleeves with cuff.

Socks: Mid-calf white cotton blend socks Or Stockings: Black two way stretch nylon pantyhose.

Skirt: Junior Navy, central box pleat 10cm, two 4cm knife pleats on either side, back or front. Skirt is to be worn long, mid- way between knee and calf. Skirt is to hang from waistline.


Tie: Years 10, 11 and 12 wear Maroon, embroidered with school crest. Prefects: Blue, embroidered with school crest.

Belt: Black, plain simple buckle.

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Wavell High Sports Uniform

Sports Uniform: Junior students wear all day on Tuesday only / Senior students wear all day on Wednesday only.

Wavell High Winter Jumper Uniform Options

Boys Wavell Sports Socks Girls Variation: Wavell sports socks or Mid-calf white cotton blend socks.

Maroon Polo Shirt, which has two royal blue panels down both sides, school crest on left side.

Predominately white lace up sports shoes (joggers)

Boys Variation: Either royal blue Stubbies or royal blue stretch knit shorts with “W” on left leg. Girls Variation: Royal blue hockey skirt, that has two inverted pleats on both the front and back, 20 cm apart from centre front and back or Royal blue stretch knit shorts with “W” on left leg

Bucket Hat: Maroon with royal blue piping. Compulsory for all students.

Girls Boys

Variations: • Wavell sweat shirt with logo. • Wavell Blazer • Wavell Jacket zip front with logo. • Wavell maroon woollen jumper.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 School Bags Wavell has a school backpack as part of our school uniform; however, it is not compulsory. We do expect students to carry an appropriate and ergonomically designed backpack that will withstand rough treatment by school students. Backpacks rather than traditional school bags or sports bags with handles, allow the load to be carried more evenly over both shoulders. The purchase of well-designed backpacks and their correct use is an important factor to promote good posture and minimise effort in carrying school bags. Backpacks with compartments, padded straps and hip strap assist in distributing the load evenly throughout the bag and on the student’s body. There should be enough room to pack equipment for the timetabled school day and the maximum load should be no more than ten percent of body weight. Food • Food and drinks are not to be taken into, or eaten in any room in the school. • Chewing gum and bubble gum are forbidden. • Consideration for all members of the school should occur at all times, and therefore litter

should be placed in bins. • Courtesy and respect are to be shown to the volunteer workers in the school canteen and

combined shops. Boundaries • Out-of-bounds to students: rooms at all times unless a teacher is in attendance, bike racks,

reserved year level areas, temporary excluded zones for activities such as examinations, NAPLAN and QCS, car parks, loading zones and school entrances.

• Both ovals, tennis courts, the bottom basketball courts and school perimeters are out of bounds at morning tea and before school.

• The Assembly Hall, Sports Centre, Pool and perimeters of the school grounds are out-of-bounds, unless students are accompanied by a teacher.

• Students are expected to go straight home after school and not loiter on the way home. • Students are permitted to leave grounds only after permission has been given by a Deputy

Principal or Year Coordinator. • The School Canteen is the only facility available to purchase food once students have

arrived at school. Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds to purchase food.

General Expectations • Bicycle racks are located in the fenced compound near the Library. Students with

bicycles are to enter and leave the grounds via Brae Street only. The Telopia Avenue entrance is very crowded with students at the beginning and end of the day, so this entrance must not be used for bicycles. Your bike must have a high quality lock.

• Money/valuables including go-cards are never to be left unattended in the grounds. In exceptional circumstances, when it is necessary for students to carry large sums of money or valuables, these are to be left for safe keeping at the Student Services office.

• Due to the possible interruption to learning and theft, mobile phones, digital cameras, portable music and other electronic devices are not to be brought to school. If, for safety reasons, it is necessary to carry a mobile phone after school, application is to be made to the Principal, and the phone is to be stored in the Student Services office during the day.

• Running around the buildings and in corridors is prohibited as it endangers the well-being of students, staff and visitors.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 • Bags are to be placed in racks, whenever these are provided, not on floors or in pathways. • Students are not to sit on bag racks. • Rooms are to be left neat and tidy, with chairs on desks and windows closed at the end of

the day. • Liquid paper and permanent markers are not to be brought to school. • Students are not allowed to smoke at school, nor at any place where the school appears

officially at functions, educational tours, etc,“At school” includes all times when the school uniform is worn, including the journey to and from school, or on school excursions. State Government facilities have a ‘smoke-free’ environment policy; so smoking on school premises is prohibited.

Lesson Times

LESSON TIMES

MONDAY to THURSDAY

LESSON TIMES

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

(DURING INTERSCHOOL

SPORTS SEASONS)

LESSON TIMES

FRIDAY

First Bell

Form Meeting

Lesson 1

Lesson 2 (A)

Morning Tea

Lesson 2 (B)

Lesson 3

Lunch

Lesson 4

8.45 a.m.

8:50 am - 9:00 a.m.

9.00am - 10.10 am

10.10 am - 10.45am

10.45 am - 11.15 am

11.15 am - 11.50 am

11.50 am - 1.00 pm

1.00 pm - 2.00 pm

2.00 pm - 3.10 pm

First Bell

Form Meeting

Lesson 1

Lesson 2 (A)

Morning Tea

Lesson 2 (B)

Lesson 3

Lunch

Lesson 4

8.40 a.m.

8:45 am – 8:55 a.m.

8:55 a.m. - 10.05 am

10.05 am - 10.40am

10.40 am - 11.05 am

11.05 am - 11.40 am

11.40 am – 12.50 pm

12.50 pm - 1.50 pm

1.50 pm - 3.00 pm

First Bell

Lesson 1

Lesson 2 (A)

Morning Tea

Lesson 2 (B)

Lesson 3

Lunch

Lesson 4

8.45 a.m.

8.50 a.m. - 10.00 am

10.00 am - 10.45am

10.45 am - 11.15 am

11.15 am - 11.50 am

11.50 am - 1.00 pm

1.00 pm - 2.00 pm

2.00 pm - 3.10 pm

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ASSESSMENT POLICY Assignments By assignment we mean any work done largely at home or in a students’ own time. This may range from formal assignments to projects, field studies and practical work. It is the policy of Education Queensland that if an assignment is set, the teacher must assign some class time towards completion of the assignment, and also monitor the progress of the assignment. This provides protection for the teacher and the school in the event of parent or system criticism of the assignment process. Education Queensland views assignments as both a learning tool and a student performance measurement instrument. Late assignments must be either handed to the class teacher (and signed in) or submitted to the School Office, and a receipt (detailing teacher, subject, year level, date and time) will be issued. A duplicate of this receipt will be provided by the School Office to the teacher. Assignments which contribute to exit or progress assessment must satisfy the following criteria: 1. They must be the students’ own work. 2. They must be completed and presented by the due date, unless there are exceptional

circumstances, which are covered by the following provisions: (a) An extension of time may be granted by the Head of Department prior to the due date if, in his or her opinion, sufficient reason exists. Such extension will be for a maximum of 72 hours OR at the discretion of the Head of Department. Students have a right of appeal to a Deputy Principal on such matters. A major factor of consideration in any appeal will be the date when the assignment was set and its proximity to the date the assignment is due. (b) In the event of extended absence due to illness up to and including the due date, the student may produce a medical certificate or a parent may speak personally with a Deputy Principal or Head of Department to discuss the relevant circumstances, and a revised due date will be established. (c) In the event of absence due to illness or special circumstances, e.g. bereavement on the due date, the student may produce a medical certificate, or the student may send the assignment to school with a friend or relative (delivered to and receipted by the Student Services office), or a parent may contact a Deputy Principal or Head of Department on the date to explain the circumstances. If none of these options is possible, a letter from the parent must be attached to the assignment explaining the circumstances. The assignment is to be handed in to the relevant teacher on the day the student returns to school.

3. Completed assignments which are handed in by, or on the due date, are to be: • marked and commented upon • credited towards completion of the course • credited towards the students’ level of achievement for the course.

4. Unless covered by the circumstances outlined in 2(a), 2(b), 2(c) - students who fail to submit assignments on the due date are to be treated as follows: (a) The student is to be given a sheet of paper by the teacher in the relevant subject lesson. The student is to be directed to put their name, form class, subject and assignment topic on the sheet. The student is to be given the lesson time to write whatever is known about the topic on the sheet. If the student has any rough notes or drafts on the topic these may be referred to and/or attached to the sheet of paper. The sheet (assignment) is to be

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submitted at the end of the lesson. This piece of work is to be assessed in the usual way against the assignment criteria. (b) If a student states that the assignment is completed but left at home, the student is to be informed that the assignment may be submitted up to 4.00pm at the Student Services office, or if this is not possible, the student will have to phone his/her parent and arrange for a parent to speak with a Deputy Principal or Head of Department. The assignment is then to be submitted to a Deputy Principal or Head of Department before 9:00am the next day. If this procedure is followed, the submitted assignment is to replace the sheet of paper for assessment purposes. (c) If no assignment is forthcoming, the sheet of paper submitted on the due date will be deemed to be the item for assessment and treated in the usual way: • Marked and commented upon • Credited towards completion of the course • Credited towards the student’s level of achievement for the course.

This performance measure must be annotated ‘SP’ on the teachers’ mark book. (d) If the student is absent on the due date with no valid reason or no extension, the teacher may credit work submitted as draft. The student on return must follow (c) above.

In-Class Tests and End of Semester Examinations If a student is absent (with or without a valid reason) from a scheduled in-class test or end of semester examination, the procedures below will apply. For both of these categories, it is the decision of the Head of Department if a “late paper” is to be the same paper, or an equivalent paper, that a student will be required to complete. In-Class Tests By “in-class tests”, we mean any work done in a scheduled lesson or lessons at school. These may take an oral, written, practical or performance mode. (a) For written tasks, at the next lesson after the scheduled date, the student is to complete

the required assessment task on that day as directed by the teacher. (b) For oral, practical or performance tasks, the students will:

(i) For an individual task: At the next lesson after the scheduled date, the teacher will request the student to present the task during the lesson or to suit the requirements of the class and/or teacher’s timetable. Where necessary a suitable audience may need to be organised by the student and/or teacher.

(ii) For a group task: Depending on the duration of absence of the student after the scheduled date and at the discretion of the Head of Department, the student may be requested to complete an alternative assessment task if reforming the original group is impractical.

(c) The performance measure must be annotated ‘Late Paper’ in the teacher’s mark book. End of Semester Examinations By “end of semester examinations”, we mean any test scheduled during the formal end of semester examination periods held in June and November / December.

(a) The class teacher has a responsibility to notify the relevant Head of Department of the names of students who have not completed end of semester examination tasks. The Head of Department is to liaise with the Deputy Principal on such matters.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 (b) At the next free session, it is the responsibility of the student to report to the Deputy

Principal in charge of examinations. A written statement signed by a parent/guardian, or a medical certificate that explains why the student has been absent from the scheduled assessment task, must be provided by the student. A time will then be negotiated to complete the paper.

(c) If a student fails to report to the Deputy Principal, the class teacher, Head of Department or Deputy Principal will contact a parent and arrange a time as soon as possible to complete the assessment task.

(d) If a student is absent for a practical exam, the Deputy Principal will liaise with the Head of Department as to the possibility of an alternative examination session. If no session is possible, an alternative assessment task will be set by the Head of Department.

(e) The performance measure must be annotated ‘Late Paper’ in the teachers’ mark book.

If, in the opinion of the Principal it is considered necessary, students may be required to complete alternative or additional assessment items, so that they may be deemed as having completed the course requirements, and thus, awarded a level of achievement.

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Introduction Students must conduct their studies at Wavell State High School honestly, ethically and in accordance with accepted standards of academic conduct. Any contrary behaviour is academic misconduct, for which the School may penalise a student. Specifically it is academic misconduct for a student to:

• Present copied, falsified or improperly obtained data as if it were the result of laboratory work, field trips or other investigatory work;

• Include in the student's individual work material which is the result of significant assistance from another;

• Assist another student in the presentation of that student's individual work in a way that is unacceptable according to the instructions or guidelines for that work;

• Cheat – (Cheating is dishonest conduct in assessment); • Plagiarise – (Plagiarism is knowingly presenting the work or property of another

person as if it were one's own - including the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another and may be in the form of published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group.)

Examples of Cheating

• Communication with other students during an exam, including talking, gestures, notes, facial signals, noises or codes;

• Being in possession of, or using notes or prompts in written, electronic or any form, giving an unfair advantage during an exam;

• Allowing others to view or copy your responses; • Stealing or accessing exam questions or topics prior to the exam.

Examples of Plagiarism The following are examples of plagiarism where appropriate acknowledgement or referencing of the author or source does not occur:

• Direct copying of paragraphs, sentences, a single sentence or significant parts of a sentence;

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• Direct copying of paragraphs, sentences, a single sentence or significant parts of a sentence with an end reference but without quotation marks around the copied text;

• Copying ideas, concepts, research results, computer codes, statistical tables, designs, images, sounds or text or any combination of these;

• Paraphrasing, summarising or simply rearranging another person's words, ideas, etc., without changing the basic structure and/or meaning of the text;

• Offering an idea or interpretation that is not one's own without identifying whose idea or interpretation it is;

• A ‘cut and paste' of statements from multiple sources; • Presenting as independent, work done in collaboration with others; • Copying or adapting another student's original work into a submitted assessment item.

Reporting of Academic Misconduct All teachers have a professional responsibility to report suspected Academic Misconduct to the relevant Head of Department. All reports of suspected academic misconduct from the school community or wider community should be referred to the relevant Head of Department. These cases should always be investigated thoroughly with evidence gathered. Consequences of Academic Misconduct

• Cheating – If cheating in a test or examination is established, then students will be given an E standard for that part of the test/exam or whole depending upon the circumstances. Students who knowingly allow another student access to their work during a test or examination will be similarly penalised.

• Plagiarism – The plagiarised section of work will be clearly labeled as plagiarised on the script and will be disregarded in the awarding of criteria standards. Plagiarised work shows very little evidence of content, skill or process.

• All incidents of Academic Misconduct should be communicated to Parents/Guardians, and both an Academic Infringement and a Record of Contact should be recorded on the school database.

• In the most serious of incidents, other disciplinary action including Suspension may occur.

The following considerations can be used to assist in assessing whether the academic dishonesty is minor or major:

• Extent - how important is the case to the overall Level of Achievement of the student and how much is involved - words, paragraphs, half an assignment etc.

• Level - at what level is the student in school? Year 12 compared with Year 7. • Knowledge - student's exposure to the accepted practices; cultural issues (eg ESL,

Learning Support, Wavell Support Centre). • History - whether the student has been found guilty of academic dishonesty in the

past. Review of Consequences If students, parents or teachers feel that the case has not been dealt with fairly or consistently, they should appeal to the Deputy Principals or Principal. The Academic Misconduct policy has been drawn from the guidelines of Education Queensland and the policies of University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University. It is consistent with the guidelines and policies of these major Educational Institutions.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) RESPONSIBLE USE AGREEMENT 2017

To be read in conjunction with Wavell SHS School Policy and E.Q Guidelines

1. The school’s Internet and E-Mail accounts exist to provide access to curriculum-related information. I will not use these accounts to look for material which is unrelated to the school’s curriculum unless I have been given permission by a member of the school’s administration or a teacher who is directly supervising me.

2. Programs (including games, music, streaming videos) are not to be downloaded, saved onto the school system or run from external drives.

3. Publications dealing with pornography or extreme violence are not permitted at the school. I will not use the Internet or E-Mail to access unacceptable material. I will report such material immediately.

4. I will take care in my use of information published on the Internet, realising that it may be inaccurate or may misrepresent a person or situation.

5. Copyright law states that it is illegal to copy and/or distribute another author’s work without acknowledgment: therefore I shall always acknowledge the source of any work I copy from the Internet.

6. Section 85ZE of the Commonwealth Crimes Act states that a person shall not knowingly or recklessly: use a telecommunications service supplied by a carrier to menace or harass another person;

or use a telecommunications service supplied by a carrier in such a way as would be regarded

by reasonable persons as being, in any circumstance, offensive. 7. I understand that I have credit provided of a stated amount for printing from computers for

curriculum use. If I require use beyond this limit, I will be required to pay for additional printing credit. I understand that use of the printers is for school related purposes only.

8. I will not divulge my network or internet account details (username and/or password) to another student. I will not use another student’s account details to access ICT facilities.

9. I understand that I have been provided with an email account in order to support communication between myself, my teachers and peers to assist in my studies. I will not use my email account in any way that jeopardises or interferes with my studies or in a way that cannot be reasonably justified in support of my education and the core purpose of my enrolment at Wavell State High School. In addition, I will not forward or send mass emails of any kind.

10. I understand that my network data files are not private, and that teachers have access to them at any time. I understand that the IT Department may access my email mailbox and/or a record of my school-based internet activity if inappropriate use is suspected.

11. I understand that if I cause deliberate damage to a school owned ICT device (e.g. a laptop, desktop computer, monitor or keyboard), I will be liable for the cost of the repairs.

12. I understand that it is my responsibility to report any damage to a school owned ICT device that has been allocated in my name immediately to the teacher in charge, otherwise I may be held liable for the damage and be responsible for the cost of repairs.

Any violation of this agreement will incur a penalty. The most likely penalty will be a ban from the use of the Internet, Email, and possibly all school owned computers, except for assessable work to be completed in class under direct teacher supervision. The length of this ban will depend on the seriousness of the offence. The final decision on the severity of the consequence will rest with the Principal. (Serious or repeated misuse could result in a school suspension).

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BYOx - BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE The ‘x’ in the BYOx acronym used by Education Queensland refers to the teaching and learning environment in Queensland state schools where privately owned devices are used. The ‘x’ in BYOx represents more than a privately owned device, it also includes software, applications, connectivity or carriage service. The School Council of Wavell SHS has approved the implementation of a voluntary BYOx program from the commencement of the 2016 school year. Any student owned laptop which meets the minimum school determined specifications will be permitted to participate in the program. Full details and agreement forms may be found on the school website. To assist with the purchase of a suitable laptop, Wavell SHS has partnered with several vendors and has provided links through portals on our school website. These vendors will provide a quality laptop with extended warranty, insurance, accidental damage protection and with business level technical support. For full details please see the vendor portals via the quick links on the school website. School owned computers are available for use, while at school, for any student who does not participate in the BYOx program. All infrastructure costs for the BYOx program have been absorbed into the Wavell SHS Student Resource Scheme payment including license fees, software applications, broadband access and internet filtering. Students who participate in the Wavell SHS BYOx program are required to keep their personally owned laptop secure while coming to school, during the school day and while travelling home. Day Use Only lockers are available to store laptop when not being used. Laptop must be taken home at the end of each day. Students are encouraged to purchase the school backpack from the school shops as this has a protective section useful for storage of a personal laptop.

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HOMEWORK AND STUDY POLICY AT WAVELL HIGH SCHOOL

Introduction Education is most successful when students, parents and teachers work together towards a common goal - the development of the student. Homework and study are areas where the three partners in the “Educational Triangle” - parents, teachers, students - can contribute towards achieving this goal. Wavell operates a Homework Club that supports students with homework and assignments. The Homework Club usually operates one afternoon per week in the school library. Starting and finishing dates and times are advertised in the school newsletter. Why Homework and Study are Necessary - For Students

• Homework and study give students the opportunity to review work covered in class. This may assist students to: Understand a topic Revise and learn essential information Practice strategies Prepare for further learning

For Teachers

• Homework and study assists teachers in: Identifying strengths and weaknesses in student work Completing class work Consolidating class work Preparing students for further learning.

For Parents

• Homework and study may clarify parents’ understanding of the: Expectations of the school and its teachers Ability level of their child.

Time Guidelines

• It is expected that students will complete a regular program of homework and study each night. Guidelines for the time needed are: Years 7 & 8: 1.5 hours Years 9 and 10: minimum 2 hours Year 11: 3 hours and Year 12: 3+ hours

Committed students will spend more time than this in self-directed study. Sometimes, because of the nature of subjects or because of unplanned timetable variations, students may not have enough “set” homework for the scheduled time. This is when students should complete private study. Activities during self-directed study might include:

• Reading notes on work covered • Reading ahead on work to be taught • Planning/working on assignments • Taking notes and making summaries from texts and reference books. • Consolidating ideas by expressing them in other ways, e.g. diagrams, concept maps,

structured overviews, summary notes, extended writing, testing for recall, practising exercises, organising notes and folders.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 Expectations of Each Partner The Student

• Write homework tasks neatly in the student planner. • Complete (or make a genuine attempt to complete) set tasks by the due date. • Find out the homework given if you are absent from class. • See your teacher prior to the next lesson if you have had a problem. • Develop a positive attitude towards homework - it is an educational aid, not a penalty.

The Teacher

• Set homework that is meaningful; it should contribute to the development of the student.

• Set it on a “regular” basis. This will vary from subject to subject (e.g. theoretical and practical subjects) and will also depend on the type of work covered in class. Where appropriate, teachers may consider setting homework on a weekly basis.

• Keep an accurate record of set homework and study activities. • Check homework of students on a regular basis. • Record names of students who regularly fail to meet expectations and follow school

policy in dealing with students. The Parent

• Provide a suitable workplace. • Assist students to develop time-management skills. This may include: Setting certain times for homework to be done. Posting assessment schedules e.g. on the refrigerator, with important dates

highlighted. • Take an active interest in homework. This may include: Giving encouragement Providing assistance Checking and signing student planners Checking some homework items. In those cases where parents may not know the

subject matter well enough to offer constructive criticism, parents will still be able to form a judgement on the quality of the work.

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FORM TEACHER AT WAVELL STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Role

• Foster and monitor the progress of each student in the form class: Take a personal interest in the aspirations, demeanour and achievements of each

student. This includes attendance, attitude, dress, grooming, manners, punctuality, teacher-student relations, peer group relations and homework.

Promote self-understanding, self-respect, self-confidence, self-discipline, emotional maturity, responsibility, insight and empathy for the needs and feelings of others.

Promote involvement in the Student Council and co-curricular activities. Develop each individual to his or her full potential, by ensuring each Wavell

Development Program (WDP) lesson utilises the form teacher’s full potential for planning, resourcing, lesson execution and teaching strategies.

Responsibility

• Record and monitor attendance: Mark and sign the roll in accordance with school policy. Obtain notes for all student absences. Refer attendance pattern problems to the appropriate Deputy Principal.

• Communicate effectively with students: ensure daily notices are effectively communicated to all form class members. communicate, support and reinforce school rules, policies and procedures. direct students to appropriate sources of information.

• Communicate effectively with parents: ensure meaningful communication on mid and end of semester reports in the form

of WDP comments/progress summary. be available for Parent/Teacher interviews.

• Communicate effectively with Guidance Officer, Heads of Department, Year Coordinators and Administration.

• Communicate information regarding behaviour, attitude, and welfare to the appropriate personnel.

• Participate in the planning, preparation, teaching, assessing and reporting of the Wavell Development Program (W.D.P.)/ Wavell Tertiary Preparation (W.T.P.) program, which, over a six year period, may include the topics listed below: Wavell State High School policies and procedures. care, concern and personal development. interpersonal skills, human relationships, health and personal safety. learning to learn, study skills, and future planning. work experience preparation, communication skills and time management skills. Queensland Core Skills Test preparation. career decision making.

• This necessitates the Form Teacher’s regular attendance at Year Level Meetings and associated Professional Development activities.

• Facilitate the maintenance of accurate school records: facilitate database checks of personal details. facilitate academic monitoring and note student personal characteristics for school

records.

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Though the four lessons spent in classrooms each day are the most important part of your time here, there is more to school than this. Your school life is much more rewarding if you become involved in other activities, which we call co-curricular activities - e.g., Sport, Music, Drama, the School Musical, Public Speaking, Debating. There are teachers with specialist qualifications in these activities. Ask your Form Teacher for other details.

School Productions The school stages a number of performances throughout the year. These could include a School Musical or a variety of performance types that afford students the opportunity to show and develop their talents. As well, the Performing Arts Department presents course productions in Drama and Dance. Help is always required with the making of props and costumes, while there is also much work to be done backstage. To find out more about any of the activities, listen to the daily notices and come to the planning meetings.

Concert Band / Show Band / String Ensemble / Percussion Ensemble / Instrumental Music Instrumental music is available to all students with, or without, previous experience, and it is strongly recommended that those who have already been involved in instrumental music at primary school, continue in the scheme. Instrumental lessons are provided on a rotating timetable so as not to interrupt school lessons. The school has Concert Bands, Show Bands and Ensembles which rehearse twice weekly. Wavell High has a fine record of achievement and success in instrumental music. There are ensembles catering to all styles of music at all levels. Ensembles occasionally perform in public and regularly perform within the school for various functions. Throughout the five years of high school instrumental music, each student is given the opportunity to play in different ensembles, perform at a variety of venues, become involved in concerts, tours, musicals, shows, camps and competitions. Instrumental music provides an opportunity for the student to develop an interest in, and an awareness of, music, and to achieve his/her unique potential through performance. Whilst extra time and effort is expected of the instrumental music student, he/she is more than rewarded in the experience he/she receives. The player can enjoy his/her skill alone as well as with the group, and may continue to get enjoyment from music after school. In addition, one of the important benefits that the successful player acquires is a self-imposed discipline in developing skills which allow music to be an emotional outlet and a means of self-expression. Debating and Public Speaking Students in all year levels have the opportunity of joining debating teams. This school is proud of the efforts of debating teams in recent years, and we can continue to do well in this field. There is a Year 8 Inter-Form Class Debating competition. Watch the Daily Notices for details. We also hold our annual public speaking competition “Wavell Speaks Out”. All students are encouraged to compete. Yearbook Committee The Yearbook Committee has the task of organising resources for the Wavell Yearbook which is published in November. Some of the student responsibilities include collecting information, writing, typing articles, editing photographs and organising funding.

Activities Organised by the School Chaplain These are for all interested students. Weekly meetings are held, and at times, guest speakers are arranged. In addition, occasional weekend outings and vacation camps are organised. Watch the Daily Notices for details or speak with the Chaplain.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 Student Representative Council Every class nominates a representative on the Council. The Council devotes its energies to matters of student welfare, student social activities and the school environment. One dance is held each year. Students are also involved in assisting in several charitable activities for the wider community each year. The Student Council generates its own finances. From these funds, it contributes to the purchase of amenities for students. Over the years, the Seniors, via the Student Council, have purchased many art works for the school. You are invited to view these works in the School Administration block. The stained glass window in this block (and featured on the back cover) was a contribution by the Seniors of 1987. The committees who organise activities for the Council are: Community Service, Grounds, Social and Promotions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When does school start and finish?

• Classes are timetabled from 8:50am to 3:10pm. You should be at school by 8:40am. How long are the lessons?

• Each lesson is 70 minutes in total. What about text books?

• The school operates a Student Resource Scheme. All textbooks are loaned to students and some resources are supplied, but students are expected to purchase all consumable and stationery items. We request that students have all materials by the end of the first week. Be sure you name all your books with your full name and form class.

Do we change rooms for each lesson? • Generally, yes. There is a map in this book and your Student Planner.

Do we carry our bags? • Yes, so be sensible about what you need to bring. Don’t bring unnecessary things to

school each day. Pack your bag each day with only those materials needed for subjects timetabled for that day. It is important that you use your backpack properly to avoid possible spinal problems. Backpacks should be picked up by the loop with both hands and bent knees. One strap is to then be placed over the shoulder, then the other. Alternatively the bag may be rested on the port rack while both arms are looped through.

How can I reduce the load in my school bag? • Investigate that you are only carrying the equipment needed for the timetabled day. • If you need to take more books than can comfortably carry, consult with your form

teacher. Ensure you regularly clean out your school bag, since you may be storing unneeded items. Regularly check if your backpack is causing fatigue or pain. If so, lighten the load and adjust the fittings.

Where do I leave my bike? • Bicycle racks are in a fenced compound located near the Library. Students with

bicycles are to enter and leave the grounds via the Brae Street entrance only. The Telopia Avenue entrance is very crowded with students at the beginning and end of the day, so this entrance must not be used for bicycles. Your bike must have a high quality lock.

What do I do if I lose something? • First, check the location where you think you may have left the item yourself. If this

fails, ask a teacher in the staffroom closest to where you think you may have lost the item. If your item still hasn’t been found, please go to the Student Services office. If property is adequately labelled, it helps us to find owners.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 Where do I go if I feel sick?

• Tell your teacher and you will be sent, with a note, to Sick Bay in the Student Services office.

What if I don’t know where to go? • Report to the Student Entrance of the School Office.

What part of the grounds are Year 7’s allowed to use at lunchtime? • In general, all areas. The lower oval, swimming pool and perimeters of the school are

out-of-bounds unless a teacher is with you. The area around the Junior Secondary block and next to the Science block is reserved for Year 7. Areas directly behind the Administration Block, car parks and driveways are pass-through areas only.

When do I wear my sports uniform? Years 7, 8 and 9

• Sports uniform is to be worn all day on Tuesdays. For HPE lessons on other days, students must change into their sports uniform in the closest recess.

Years 10, 11 and 12 • Sports uniform is to be worn on Wednesdays for sport. For HPE lessons on other days,

students must change into their sports uniform in the closest recess.

FOR YOUR PARENTS / GUARDIANS

Parents/guardians - we welcome you and look forward to your interest and co-operation in all school activities. We hope that many of you will become actively involved in the school - join in the affairs of the P&C; assist in the Canteen; assist in the Wavell Enrichment Centre; attend cultural, sporting and social activities. There is no doubt that a child whose parents show a genuine interest in school activities has a good start to a successful secondary education. A school calendar is issued to each student at the beginning of the year. Newsletters will be sent home to you each fortnight. Newsletter publication dates are listed in the calendar. You might like to subscribe to our electronic newsletter service at the following web address: http://mailouts.austnews.com.au/subscription/W/wavell_hs_signup.html. We try to keep you informed of important events, but we realise that at times, we might not provide all the information you require. Do not hesitate to contact us if the need arises. It is only through the home and school working together that we can hope to achieve the very best for your child.

CONSUMABLES AND STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS

All necessary consumables and stationery may be purchased from the school Combined Shop. Requirements are listed on the school website. Consumables and stationery requirements will be available from the Combined Shop from Tuesday 17 January, 2017. Your patronage at the Combined Shop is earnestly requested as you will be certain of obtaining the correct materials and saving time, whilst supporting our school fundraising. The Combined Shop is open from Monday through to Thursday, 8:15am to 11:15am during school terms. Please note, no materials will be sold outside the advertised hours. Credit Cards (Mastercard and Visa facilities ONLY) and EFTPOS are available. Credit cannot be extended. Parents with financial difficulties should discuss this with the Business Service Manager. You may wish to organise Centrelink deductions, or make a payment plan.

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TRANSPORT TO WAVELL

TRANSPORT TO WAVELL 2017 (Commences 23 January 2017) Bus and Train Travel Queensland full-time secondary school students are eligible for a concession fare up to and including their 15th birthday. Secondary students who are 15 years and over must have an approved Queensland student photo identification card or be wearing an official Queensland school uniform to receive a concession fare. All concession ticket holders or concession go card holders must be in possession of a valid concession entitlement card at all times and must present the card to transport staff when travelling. TransLink ticketing products are the go card or single tickets.

go Card Electronic travel card which can be used on TransLink bus, train and ferry services. Expires on the same date as the concession entitlement card you used when you bought your concession go card.

Single One-way ticket to reach your destination, including transfers between any transport modes within 2 hours.

Train Travel Check with your local station for departure and arrival times to and from Toombul Station or log on to www.transinfo.qld.gov.au for details. Students then catch the Brisbane City Council bus 322 to school from Toombul Interchange.

Bus Travel Only to and from Wavell: AM Services to Wavell High

306 Departs “St Vincents Road – 39a” stop on St Vincents Rd at 7.17am – during School Terms Only. Depart “St Vincents Road – 39a” stop on St Vincents Rd, then via St Vincents Rd, (L) Redhill Rd, (R) Earnshaw Rd, (L) Approach Rd, (R) Nudgee Rd, (R) Tufnell Rd, (L) St Vincents Rd, Continue St Vincents Rd, (R) Toombul Rd, (L) Sandgate Rd, (L) St Vincents Rd, (R) Ridge St, (R) Northgate Rd, (L) Flower St, (R) Ryans Rd, (R) Cavendish St, (L) Cameron St, (L) Sandgate Rd, (L) Sandgate Rd to Nundah Village, Continue Sandgate Rd to Toombul Shopping Centre – Platform A, transfer Wavell High School Students at Toombul Interchange at 7.52am to route 322 departing Toombul Interchange “D” at 8.03am.

322 Departs “Toombul Interchange “D” at 8.03am Depart Toombul Interchange “D”, then (L) Grace St, (R) Sandgate Rd, (L) Buckland Rd, (R) Park Rd, (L) Eton St, (R) Windsor St, (L) Rode Rd, (R) Bilsen Rd, Continue Bilsen Rd,, (L) Main Ave, (L) Stadcor St, (R) Hamilton Rd, (L) Spence Rd, (L) Rode Rd, (R) Shaw Rd, (R) Edinburgh Castle Rd, (R) Pfingst Rd, MUST SET DOWN STUDENTS STOP 43 PFINGST RD (Not in Brae St) at 8.31am

907 Departs “Brendale Express Stop” at 7.18am Depart inbound "Brendale" express stop-Brendale St, travel via Brendale St, (R) Karena St (L) South Pine Rd (R) Flamingo Drv, Faheys Rd West, Morgan Rd, Albany Forest Drv (R) Narrabeen Drv, Thiess Drv, (L) Challinor Dve, (L) Fredrick St, (R) Jagora Drv, (R) Albany Forest Drv , (R) Old Northern Rd To "Bunyaville State Forest" express stop, (PADUA STUDENTS MUST TRANSFER TO ROUTE 908-DUE AT 7.50-ROUTE 908 IS ALSO BACK UP BUS FOR WAVELL HIGH).Then express via Old Northern Rd, (L) Hamilton Rd (Set Down Craigslea students if req) (R) Webster Rd, (L) Rode Rd, (R) Telopia Ave, (L) White St (set down Wavell High students) then via White St, (L) Pfingst Rd, (L) Hamilton Rd to Craigslea High School.

908 Departs “Collins Rd” stop far side Hawkes Ave at 7.28am Depart Collins Rd (“Collins Rd” stop) far side Hawkes Ave (at 7.28), travel via Collins Rd, (R) Jinker Track, (L) Thiess Dr (due at the “Challinor” stop at 7.33), (R) Narrabeen Rd, (R) Albany Forest Dr, (L) Old Northern Rd, (R) Folkstone Ave, (R) Sussex Dr (due at the “Sussex/Folkstone” stop at 7.41), (R) Keong Rd, (L) Old Northern Rd to "Bunyaville State Forest" express stop (due at 7.50)*, then via Old Northern Rd (L) Hamilton Rd, (R) Beckett Rd, (L) Rode Rd, then EXPRESS from Rode Rd and Parton Street (“Cilento St” Stop 44a) via Rode Rd (R) Appleby Rd (L) Wilgarning St, Moree St (R) Turner Rd (R) Jardine St to “Padua College Stop A” (due at 8.21) Then (R) Clifford St (R) Scott St, Strathmore St, Castle St, (L) Leckie Rd (R) Edinburgh Castle Rd (L) Pfingst to Stop 43 Pfingst Rd app Brae St (due at 8.31) 944 Departs "Boondall Station" stop in Aberdeen Parade at 7.22am Depart the “Boondall Station” stop in Aberdeen Parade (at 7.22), Travel ALL STOPS via 325 route to Beams Rd (due at the “Taigum Shopping Centre” stop on Beams Rd at 7.32), (L) Handford Rd (due at “Zillmere Station at 7.37) then via Murphy Rd, (L) Ellison Rd (due at the “Newman/Ellison” stop at 7.49), (R) Newman Rd, (R) Hamilton Rd, (R) “Chermside Interchange Stop A” (due at 7.55), (L) Hamilton Rd, (R) Pfingst Rd, (R) White St to “Wavell High” District Stop (due at 8.04) Then via (R) Telopia Ave, (L) Rode Rd, then EXPRESS (from the “Telopia Avenue” stop 46) via (L) Gympie Rd, (R) Kitchener Rd, (L) Turner Rd, (R) Jardine St to “Padua College” Stop A (due at 8.21)

966 Departs "Zillmere South" stop on Zillmere Rd at 8.02am Depart "Zillmere South" express stop on Zillmere Rd, then via Zillmere Rd, (R) Church Rd, (R) Beams Rd to TAIGUM SHOPS (8.07am) then straight ahead to Tedman St, (L) Hodgson St, (R) Macansh St, (L) Gledson St, (R) Percy St, (L) Lovegrove St, (R) Beckman St, (R) Robinson Rd Overpass, (R) Railway Pde, (R) Newman Rd, (Geebung Station- Newman Rd 8.18am), (R) Hamilton Rd, (L) Pfingst Rd, (R) White St to WAVELL HIGH School District Stop (8.33am)

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 968 Departs “Pfingst Rd stop 43” at 7:42am Depart “Pfingst Rd” Stop 43, then via Pfingst Rd (R) Rode Rd (L) Spence Rd (L) Hamilton Rd (R) Newman Rd (L) Ellison Rd, (R) Piccadilly St, (R) Copperfield St, (L) Newman Rd, (L) Railway Pde Under overpass, (L) Up onto Robinson Rd overpass, Robinson Rd, (L) Sandgate Rd To Nudgee College CXP Stop (8.02am). Then via Sandgate Rd (L) Garozzo St (R) Groth Rd (L) Beams Rd (R) Taigum Interchange (8.09), Straight ahead Tedman St (L) Hodgson St (R) Macansh St (L) Gledson St (R) Percy St (L) Lovegrove St (R) Beckman St, Newman Rd (R) Robinson Rd Overpass (R) Under Overpass, Continue Railway Pde (R) Newman Rd (Geebung Station- Newman Rd 8.19am), (R) Hamilton Rd (L) Pfingst Rd (R) White St to Wavell High School District Stop (8.34am)

969 Departs “Trouts Rd Stop 7” at 7.53am Depart the "Trouts Rd" stop 7 on Trouts Rd (f-s Stafford Rd), travel via Trouts Rd, Parton St, (L) Rode Rd to "McDowall" express stop (McDowall Primary School), then via Rode Rd, around roundabout, Rode Rd, Depart McDowall Express Stop "Opposite School" at 8.05, (L) Brynner St, (R) Hoffman St, (R) Ifield St, (L) Rode Rd, "(R) CHUTER ST, (L) COLERIDGE ST, (L) APPLEBY RD (R) RODE RD", (R) Bristol St, (L) White St to Wavell High School (8.30am).

978 Departs “Aspley Hypermarket Stop B” at 7.40am Depart Aspley Hypermarket, travel via (L) Albany Creek Rd, (L) Gayford St, (L) Gympie Rd, (L) Graham Rd, (R) Ridley Rd, (R) Beams Rd, (L) Carseldine Railway Station. Depart at 7.55; via (L) Beams Rd to Taigum Interchange at 8.01 Then (L) Beams Rd, (R) Sandgate Rd "Nudgee College" express stop-far side Northumbria Rd).Depart at 8.10, via Sandgate Rd, (R) Zillmere Rd, (L) Newman Rd, (R) Robinson Rd Overpass, (R) Railway Pde, (R) Newman Rd to (Geebung Station- Newman Rd 8.20am) then via Newman Rd, (R) Hamilton Rd, (L) Pfingst Rd, (R) White St to White St District stop, 8.35.

PM Services from Wavell High 917 Departs “Wavell High Oval Stop” on Edinburgh Castle Rd at 3.20pm Depart Edinburgh Castle Rd, travel EXPRESS via Edinburgh Castle Rd, (R) Fourteenth Ave, (L) Leckie Rd, (R) Castle St, Strathmore St, (L) Turner Rd, (R) Jardine St to Padua College Stop A. 3.29 Then EXPRESS via Jardine St, (R) Clifford St, (L) Moree St, (R) Webster Rd, (L) Hamilton Rd to CRAIGSLEA Schools (Hamilton-Pullford Stop) 3.39.Then EXPRESS via Hamilton Rd, (L) Old Northern Rd, (R) Collins Rd to the "Collins Rd" Stop (far side Hawkes Ave), then all stops as required via Collins Rd, (R) Jinker Track, (L) Old Northern Rd Albany Creek High 4.03, (L) Albany Forest Drv, (L) Jagora Drv, (L) Frederick St, (R) Challinor Drv, (R) Thiess Drv, (R) Narrabeen Drv, (L) Albany Forest Drv, Morgan Rd, Faheys Rd West, Flamingo Drv, (L) South Pine Rd, (R) Karena St, (L) Brendale St to "Brendale" Express stop.

941 Departs “Wavell High Oval Stop” on Edinburgh Castle Rd at 3.26pm

Departs Turner Rd app Jardine St, Then EXPRESS via Turner Rd (R) Strathmore St, Castle St, (L) Leckie Rd, (R) Edinburgh Castle Rd, (Wavell Heights High Stop 3.36pm), then left Pfingst Rd setting down as required from "Pfingst Rd" stop 46, right Hamilton Rd, left Newman Rd and usual 325 route to Boondall Railway Station 970 Departs “Wavell High Oval Stop” on Edinburgh Castle Rd at 3.17pm Depart Wavell High Oval Stop, via Edinburgh Castle Rd (L) Shaw Rd (L) Rode Rd (R) Spence Rd (R) Hamilton Rd (R) Bilsen Rd , (L) Rode Rd, (R) Sandgate Rd (L) Sandgate Rd – travel via Nundah Village (L) Sandgate Rd, To Toombul Interchange – Platform D

971 Departs “Wavell High Oval Stop” on Edinburgh Castle Rd at 3.25pm Depart Wavell High Oval Stop on Edinburgh Castle Rd, Travel EXPRESS to Nundah GCL stop in Nundah Village, via Edinburgh Castle Rd, (R) Rode Rd, (R) Sandgate Rd (L) Sandgate Rd – through Nundah Village (servicing Nundah GCL stop-app Station St and Sandgate Rd stop 1-far side Buckland Rd), (L) Sandgate Rd, To Toombul Interchange “D” Then travel as a Northgate East 307 via usual route to Northgate (Oates Pde and Days Rd) *Complete terminus loop*.

972 Departs “Wavell High Oval Stop” on Edinburgh Castle Rd at 3.25pm Depart Wavell High Oval Stop - Edinburgh Castle Rd-Running EXPRESS via (L) Pfingst Rd, (R) Hamilton Rd, (L) Newman Rd to "Geebung Station" Express Stop.

973 Departs “White St” District Stop at 3.21pm Depart Pfingst Rd Stop 46 Inbound (approaching Highcrest St) at 3.17pm travel via Pfingst Rd, (R) White St ( Wavell High District Stop in White St-3.21pm), Then travel via White St, (R) Telopia Ave, (L) Rode Rd, (R) Ashworth St, (R) Blenheim St, (L) Bramcote St, (L) Chingford St, (R) Cherston St, (L) Bamber St, (L) Cranbourne St, (R) Risdon St, (L) Maundrell Tce, (R) Rode Rd, (L) Chuter St, (L) Coleridge St, (L) Appleby Rd, (L) Rode Rd, around roundabout, Rode Rd, (L) Brynner St, (R) Hoffman St, (R) Ifield St, (L) Rode Rd, (R) Parton St, Trouts Rd to “Trouts Rd” stop 7 (approaching Stafford Rd).

974 Departs “Wavell High Oval Stop” on Edinburgh Castle Rd at 3.30pm Depart Wavell High Oval Stop – Edinburgh Castle Rd running EXPRESS to "Marmont St" stop via (L) Pfingst Rd (R) Hamilton Rd (L) Newman Rd (L) Ellison to the “Marmont St” stop. Then all stops, as required (R) Piccadilly, (R) Copperfield, (L) Newman Rd (L) Railway Pde, Up Overpass, (L) Newman, (L) Zillmere, (R) Church, (L) Beams Rd (R) Carseldine Station.

975 Departs “Wavell High Oval Stop” on Edinburgh Castle Rd at 3.30pm Depart Wavell High Oval Stop – then EXPRESS to Percy St stop 55 via Edinburgh Castle Rd, (L) Pfingst Rd, (R) Hamilton Rd, (L) Newman Rd, (L) Railway Pde- Up overpass, (L) Newman Rd , Beckman St, (L) Lovegrove St, (R) Percy St, to “Percy St” stop 55.Then all stops as required (L) Gledson St, (R) Macansh St, (L) Hodgson St, (R) Tedman St, (L) Beams Rd, (R) Taigum Interchange, (L) Beams Rd, (R) Groth Rd, (L) Garozzo St,Northumbria,College Way, Holmes Ave, Stanworth, (L) Roscommon,(R) Landsboro, (R) Cardinal, (L) Kingstown, (R) Bard, (R) Aberdeen to Boondall Station.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 982 Departs “White St” at 3.17pm Depart Wavell High District Stop: in White St, travel via White St, (R) Telopia Ave, (R) Taylor St, (L) Pfingst Rd (MUST PICK UP WAVELL CONVENT STUDENTS AT STOP 46 PFINGST RD IF REQUIRED), then Express via Pfingst Rd, (L) Hamilton Rd, (R) Chermside Interchange stop “A”.

982 Departs “White St” at 3:20 pm Depart Wavell High District Stop: in White St, travel Express via White St, (R) Telopia Ave, (R) Taylor St, (L) Pfingst Rd, (L) Hamilton Rd, (R) Chermside Interchange stop “A”.

986 Departs “White St” at 3.17pm Depart “White Street” District Stop, (R) Telopia Ave, (L) Rode Rd, (R) Webster, (L) Hamilton, (R) Maundrel Tce, (L) Albany Creek Rd, (R) Aspley Hypermarket . There is a 4 minute rest period and then this service becomes the 350 service (departing at 15.45), to the city via Bridgeman Downs, Everton Hills, Everton Park and Ashgrove Village.

320 Departs City at 2.45pm - Passes “White St Stop” at 3.23pm DURING SCHOOL TERMS travels via usual route to Bonney Ave, (R) Bayview Tce to Eagle Junction State School (PICK UP STUDENTS IN BAYVIEW TCE) at rear of Eagle Junction State School, then (L) Armagh St, (L) Roseby Ave, (R) Bonney Ave & usual 320 route to Pfingst Rd, then (L) White St (“White St” District Stop in White St at 3.23pm). Then via White St, (R) Telopia St, (R) Taylor St, (L) Pfingst Rd and usual 320 route to Chermside Interchange.

Other Brisbane Transport Services Depart: Chermside 'B' Rte: 338 Time: 2:41pm Days of operation: MoTuWeThFr Service sets down and picks up at all Cityxpress stops on Gympie Rd then Operates via usual route then (L) Explorer Drv (R) first roundabout U Turn at roundabout to Retirement Village then (L) Explorer Drv (L) Old Northern Rd and usual route. DURING SCHOOL TERMS Do not pass Albany Hills Primary School at Keong Rd before 3:07pm DURING SCHOOL TERMS travel via usual route to Queen Elizabeth Drv (L) Marylin Tce to Bus Bay. Depart Eatons Hill State School 3:27pm via (L) Queen Elizabeth Drv and usual route to South Pine Rd then via Linkfield (L) Gympie Rd, veer (L) Gympie Rd, (R) Dixon St, (L) Strathpine Interchange

Depart: Chermside 'B' Rte: 338 Time: 3:40 pm Days of operation: MoTuWeThFr During School Terms service travels via Hamilton Rd to CRAIGSLEA Schools (“Hamilton/Pullford” stop 41/42), (R) Maundrell Tce, (L) Albany Creek Rd and usual route

Hornibrook Bus Lines

For services and details visit www.hornibrook.com.au or contact by email on [email protected] or phone: 3284 1622. For more up-to-date information please check with the following transport authorities:

♦ Public Transport Information for South East Queensland is available by phoning TRANSINFO 13 1230 or visit http://translink.com.au/

♦ Information for parents and guardians on the School Transport Assistance Scheme is available at: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/School-transport.aspx

♦ Visit the website for bus services only To and From Wavell: http://translink.com.au/travel-information/network-information/school-transport

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RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR PLAN FOR STUDENTS based on THE CODE OF SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR Endorsed by the P & C Association on 18 October 2016

Endorsed by the School Council on 30 August 2016 1. Purpose Wavell State High School is committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment for students and staff, where students have opportunities to engage in quality learning experiences and acquire values supportive of their lifelong wellbeing.

This Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students is designed to facilitate high standards of behaviour so that the learning and teaching in our school can be effective and students can participate positively within our school community.

BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT Behaviour will only change permanently in a non-threatening, supportive environment. Providing logical consequences for poor behaviour rather than punishment is the first step in achieving this environment. To achieve this outcome the following principles apply at Wavell: • Students and teachers have the right to work to potential, free from disruption, abuse or

harassment. • Positive relationships between teachers and students and a positive classroom environment are

essential for good order and discipline, and for effective teaching. • Expectations of standards of behaviour are highlighted by school and classroom rules. • Consistent application of the rules and the consequence of breaking any rule is required. • Confrontation is to be avoided. • Students must accept responsibility for their own behaviour, and for correcting their misbehaviour. • Help is available from teachers and support staff to assist students to “work it out” if they are

unable or unwilling to modify inappropriate behaviour themselves.

BUILDING A POSITIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT Essential to the creation of a supportive school environment is the development of a positive classroom environment. Classrooms should be places where teachers’ and students’ rights and responsibilities are known, understood and observed. The code of classroom behaviour should be met by all in this workplace.

2. Consultation and data review Wavell State High School developed this plan in collaboration with our school community. Consultation with parents, staff and students was undertaken through a Behaviour Management Review working party and then through presentations to staff, Parents and Citizens and School Council meetings held during 2015

3. Learning and behaviour statement All areas of Wavell State High School are learning and teaching environments. We consider behaviour management to be an opportunity for valuable social learning as well as a means of maximising the success of academic, cultural, sporting and social education programs. The Responsible Behaviour Plan has been developed to indicate to students the behaviour expected of them. They are to behave in a manner, which is safe to themselves and others and shows that they value themselves, other individuals and the Wavell Community as a whole.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 To support this, Wavell State High School believes that students, teachers and the wider school community, have rights and responsibilities.

All students at Wavell have a right to learn and a right to be happy and safe while they learn. With these rights, come responsibilities.

Stud

ents

Rights Responsibilities

To experience quality education that will enable all students to learn and develop their unique potential.

To work to the best of their ability. To allow others to learn and develop to their potential and to allow the teacher to teach. To be prepared for all lessons. To co-operate with students and teachers.

To be happy while at school. To respect and protect others’ rights to be happy while they are at school.

To work in a pleasant, safe, secure and ordered environment.

To observe safety standards and procedures. To care for the school environment. To avoid dangerous practices. To report theft.

To be safe and free from harassment (verbal, physical, sexual) at all times.

To respect the property, rights and person of others. To accept individual difference. To report harassment.

To be supported in conflict resolution or grievance in keeping with the school Behaviour Management Policy.

To conduct themselves in accordance with the Behaviour Management Policy. To report to a member of the teaching staff - the Principal, Deputy Principal, Head of Department, School Coordinator, Guidance Officer, Form Teacher or Classroom Teacher any unresolved issue that may affect their right to learn.

All parents and members of the Wavell school community have a right to be involved (P & C, Shops, Committees) and to have access to school policies and outcomes where applicable.

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Rights Responsibilities To be informed of their child’s progress.

To show an active interest in their child’s schooling and progress through constructive communication.

To expect a positive learning environment. To cooperate with the school to achieve the best outcomes for their child.

To expect that the school is providing a safe environment while the child is in attendance.

To ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements of the school.

To expect that the school has an effective anti-bullying policy.

To support school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.

To be kept informed about their child’s behaviour detrimental to performance and the good order of the school.

To contribute positively to behaviour support plans that concern their child.

All teachers at Wavell have a right to work in a professionally rewarding environment. With these rights, come responsibilities.

Teac

hers

Rights Responsibilities To teach in a positive, productive and co-operative environment. To provide a quality learning program for all students under their care.

To work in a pleasant, safe, secure and ordered environment, free from harassment.

To establish a safe and ordered classroom environment. To ensure that students follow safety procedures. To ensure that each classroom is clean and tidy after use. To report harassment.

To be treated with courtesy and dignity. To ensure that students are treated with courtesy and dignity. To expect that students comply with the Code of Classroom Behaviour.

To explain the Code of Classroom Behaviour and ensure that they and their students comply with it.

To be supported in conflict resolution or grievance in keeping with the School Behaviour Management Policy.

To apply the Behaviour Management Policy so that all students can exercise their right to learn and their right to be happy while they learn.

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Welcome to Wavell 2017 Our Responsible Behaviour Plan outlines our system for facilitating positive behaviours, preventing problem behaviour and responding to unacceptable behaviours. Through our school plan shared expectations for student behaviour are plain to everyone, assisting Wavell State High School to create and maintain a positive and productive learning and teaching environment, where all school community members have clear and consistent expectations and understandings of their role in the educational process. The behaviour management process is captured in the diagram below and is supported by the staff at Wavell State High School through professional development sessions which are centered around behaviour, curriculum, pedagogy and welfare.

Our school rules have been agreed upon and endorsed by all staff and our school P&C. They are aligned with the values, principles and expected standards outlined in Education Queensland’s Code of School Behaviour.

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It is reasonable to expect that teachers and students will be:

1. Prepared • Bring appropriate resources for every lesson

• Comply with all subject requirements

• Adhere to safety standards and procedures

2. Punctual • Stay on task in class and complete work in a timely manner

• Arrive at each lesson on time • Attend every class, every day

3. Polite • Show courtesy and tolerance

• Respect the rights of others to learn • Care for your classroom environment, no gum, no litter

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS

All Settings Learning Environment Walkways Playground &

eating areas Canteen Assembly In public and using transport

PRE

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• Be prepared for school, for every lesson and school activity

• Comply with school requirements

• Wear your uniform correctly

• Adhere to safety standards and procedures

• Bring a smile and a willing attitude

• Have a go and be ready to learn

• Bring appropriate resources for every lesson

• Comply with all subject and uniform requirements

• Follow safety standards and procedures

• Sit in your designated seat in your classroom

• Move directly to class • Know where you are

going to for class • Line up with all of

your books and equipment required.

• Walk safely around the eating and play spaces

• Use playground facilities in a friendly manner

• Keep active play to appropriate area, e.g. oval or courts

• Be sun safe, wear a hat and sunscreen.

• Model appropriate behaviour • Have your money ready to pay • Make your selection and move

out • Make sure you are wearing

your uniform correctly

• Sit with your class at assembly

• Know the words of the National Anthem and our school song

• Sit at the veranda end of your row if you are to go on assembly

• Wear your formal uniform to assembly

• Know where to be to catch transport and where to alight

• Have your go-card or money for your fare ready

• Wear your uniform correctly • Use appropriate entrances and

exits for transport • Be ready to help others • Know your rights and

responsibilities when using public transport

PUN

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L • Arrive at school on

time • Attend every class,

every day • Stay on task in class • Complete work in a

timely manner

• Attend class on time, everyday

• Meet all deadlines and complete all homework, classroom tasks and assignments

• Make good use of your class time

• Move directly to class, on the first bell

• Use appropriate walkways

• Follow the entry and exit policy for all classrooms

• Move safely and briskly to class

• Lunchtime ends when the first bell rings, move promptly to class

• Follow the directions of the PGD teacher promptly

• Pre-order for quick service • Arrive before the bell rings, so

you have enough time to eat • Note that no Canteen service

is provided between classes • When the first bell goes, move

off to class – no service at the Canteen will be provided

• Move in to the assembly hall on the first ring of the bell

• If arriving late, wait quietly on the veranda next to your form class and wait for a break in assembly to take your seat

• Make your way to the bus stop or train station in good time

POL

ITE

• Make visitors welcome

• Be honest, courteous and polite at all times

• Show courtesy and tolerance

• Respect the rights of others to learn and teach

• Respect the privacy of others

• Care for your school environment, no gum, no litter

• Do and be the best student you can be

• Treat everyone fairly • Follow teacher instruction • Be an active participant • Respect the rights of

others to learn and the teacher to teach

• Take pride in own work, that of others and school achievements

• Care for your classroom environment

• Remove your hat inside

• Keep to the left • Greet others and be

courteous • Use designated

walkways • Respect the passage

of others • Be aware of the

safety of others • Store your bags in the

racks provided • Line up as directed

and wait for your teacher to admit you to class

• Pick up any litter

• Treat others fairly • Include others • Be friendly and

encouraging • Be proud of your

environment – put your litter in the bin straight away

• Leave your eating area clean

• Pick up any litter

• Line up in an orderly manner • Speak clearly when ordering • Use your manners and

appropriate language in, or around, the Canteen at any time

• Only enter the canteen if you are making a purchase

• Pay for food first before consuming

• Always check with the cashiers before leaving

• Be quiet during assembly

• Listen to the speakers, give them your full attention

• Applaud at appropriate times

• Join in by respectfully singing the National Anthem and School song

• Remove your hat inside

• Use manners • Model good behaviour • Be pleasant to public transport

staff • Be considerate of others • Line up in an orderly manner • Stand for full fare passengers • Be prepared to help • Chat quietly and use appropriate

language • Abide by the Code of Conduct

for Queensland Public Transport

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EFFORT

Prepared? • Do you bring appropriate resources for every lesson? • Have you met all subject requirements? • Do you adhere to safety standards and procedures? • Are you always engaged positively and actively in class? • Do you always work to the best of your ability? Punctual? • Do you attend class on time, everyday? • Have you met all deadlines ?

BEHAVIOUR

Polite? • Are you courteous and tolerant towards teachers, students and

members of the school community? • Do you follow your teacher’s instruction? • Are you respectful of the rights of others to learn and teachers

to teach? • Do you take pride in your work, that of others and school

achievements?

Punctual? • Do you arrive at class and events on time? • Are you on task in class? • Do you complete your work in a timely manner?

Excellence

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THE SCHOOL SONG

The school song was written by Mr P. H. Bowden, first President of the Wavell High P&C in 1959. It is sung to the tune Gaudeamus. It is sung at all Assemblies, Speech Night and other

school functions. Students should carry a copy to Assemblies until the words of both the school song and the national anthem are memorised.

Wavell High School students all

We will rally at the call,

Try to do our very best

And succeed what’er the test.

We will strive with all our might

To achieve what’s true and right,

Let us never fail,

Let us never fail.

We will always try to live

So that of our best we give,

To our school we will be true

And the golden rule pursue.

When we work, we do our best,

When we play, we play with zest,

ESSE QUAM VIDERI

ESSE QUAM VIDERI.

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THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

Australians all let us rejoice for we are

young and free,

We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil,

our home is girt by sea,

Our land abounds in nature’s gifts of

beauty rich and rare,

In history’s page let every stage

Advance Australia Fair.

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross

we’ll toil with hearts and hands,

To make this Commonwealth of ours,

renowned of all the lands,

For those who’ve come across the seas

we’ve boundless plains to share,

With courage let us all combine to


In joyful strains then let us sing


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THE WAVELL STUDENT

There is an expectation that each Wavell student would develop significantly in each of these areas during their secondary schooling.

Working with the support of the school and wider community in striving to fulfil potential.

A ttitude being positive and optimistic towards the potential life role as family, community and work force member.

V alues for being an active and informed member of our community with the ability to exercise judgement and responsibility in matters of morality, ethics and social justice.

E ducation for a broad knowledge base and thinking skills in analysis and problem solving, with the ability to become a confident and technologically competent member of the 21st century.

L ife long learning in education, training and employment being highly valued and understanding the importance of achievement, hard working and planning.

L earning to have pride and respect in self, family, friends, school and country and acknowledging the balance between study, sport, culture and social commitment.

The above statement has been developed by the School Council in 1999 to provide strategic direction for the school and its students in the new millennium.

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TELEPHONE: (07) 3350 0333

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EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB ADDRESS: www.wavellshs.eq.edu.au


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