TRANSITION 2020 21 YEARS 7 8 WELCOME TO

TRANSITION 2020 -21 YEARS 7 & 8

WELCOME TO COUNTRY I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. I pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

WELCOME! • Principal: Harry Stassinopoulos • Deputy Principal: Julie Lambert/ Tanya Heys (2021) • Head of Middle School: • Beth Parkin • 4 -5 classes per house • House leaders • Krystal Gertig • Kirsty Ramsay • Bill Tonkin • Ben Hardy Head of Senior School: Jen Griffin

HOUSE LEADERS Kirsty Ramsay Bill Tonkin Ben Hardy Krystle Gertig Tigress Boona Nashwauk Tingara

Performing Arts Senior School classrooms Basketball courts Senior School Study

CONTACTING STAFF • Points of contact within the school: • • Front Office - 83275200 Student Services Care Group and Subject Teachers eg beth. parkin 392@schools. sa. edu. au Heads of House Day. Map – Parent Portal Newsletters Finance Office

WELLBEING • Student Wellbeing Leaders o Bevan Constable o Kellie Holliday Middle School Focus: • Develops positive relationships • Develops a strong sense of ownership • Experiences learning relevant to their needs • Strong communication with parents

UNIFORM • School website http: //www. seafordhs. sa. edu. au • No tracksuit pants • No hooded jackets, no hats on in class • PE uniform

CURRICULUM • Core subjects are: • English, HASS, Maths, PE and Science • Arts: • Drama, Dance, Design, Visual Art and Music • Languages: • Japanese and Spanish • First choices in subjects made in year 9 • Specialist sport in Year 9

TERM 4 • Parent information via online link • Information package via mail: • School fees information • Stationery list • Uniform and payment days

2021 Day one is Wednesday 27 January o Staggered start: • Year 7, 8, 12 first day • Australia Day public holiday 26/1/21 • Year 9, 10, 11 second day o Year 7 Camp • Week 1 payment due • Health forms due: asthma, epilepsy etc • Week 3 camp on Wed-Thurs or Thurs-Fri o Acquaintance Night • Week 3 Wednesday

BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS • Focus is being a positive, proactive learner • Explained on Day one by teachers • On posters in classrooms and in student diary • Wear uniform, be on time and organised etc • Be willing to learn • Followed up by teachers and leaders • Consequences include Time Out and Suspension

LEARNING SUPPORT • Contact: Janine Arkwright • Janine. arkwright@seafordhs. sa. edu. au

STATIONERY, UNIFORM AND FEES • Monday, January 18 9. 00 am-12. 00 pm; 1. 00 – 3. 00 pm • Tuesday, January 19 9. 00 am-12. 00 pm; 1. 00 – 3. 00 pm • Wednesday, January 20 12. 00 pm – 6. 00 pm • Fee invoices, together with an information package, to all families in December or early January

LAPTOPS • Ben Hardy – Bring Your Own Device program • Students are expected to bring a laptop each day • Families can choose what suits them • Some full-time loan and daily loan laptops are available for families in financial hardship • Information will be mailed out to parents • Ben. hardy@seafordhs. sa. edu. au

LIBRARY USE KARLA PICKETT • School-community library, part of the One Card network (all of SA) • Not your average school library! Access to over 3. 7 million items from 130 + librariessent to Seaford • Access to a variety of resources during lunch and after school, plus online resources • Student ID card is library card- required for each library visit. Can be used in any public library • Overnight laptop loans available if required • Libraries SA app to search catalogue and help manage loans • Parents can join the library and enjoy these benefits too!

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM • Krystle Gertig – Krystle. Gertig@seafordhs. sa. edu. au • Students can act as buddies for these students (hopefully in 2022) • Parents can sign up as host families for 2 week or longer stays

SMITH FAMILY What do we do? The Smith Family is an independent children's charity helping Australian children to get the most out of their education so they can create better futures for themselves. We do this by providing scholarships and access to wrap around educational programs. The Smith Family Learning for Life educational scholarships give families and students the opportunity to access everyday needs for education by reducing financial difficulty and supporting the whole family to achieve. Are you eligible for The Smith Family scholarship? Do you hold a current pension, concession or health care card? Are you committed to your child’s education and school attendance? Have a child currently in Reception to year 8 attending one of our partner schools? If this is you get in touch with your wellbeing leader to complete a referral! Sonia Bailey Family Partnership Coordinator

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Beth. parkin 392@schools. sa. edu. au