Parade College •• Tenete Traditiones ••
Bundoora 1436 PLENTY ROAD, BUNDOORA 3083 Telephone: (03) 9468 3300 Facsimile: (03) 9467 3937 Preston 8 CLIFTON GVE, PRESTON 3072 Telephone: (03) 9480 2922 Website: www.parade.vic.edu.au PRINCIPAL
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The College Administration ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (TEACHING AND LEARNING) ......................................................MR ROBERT INGLIS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (STUDENT WELFARE) ..................................................................MS REGINA ROWAN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (ORGANISATION)........................................................................MR ANDY KUPPE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (COMMUNITY AND FAITH DEVELOPMENT)................................MS CATHY LIVINGSTON DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING......................................................................MR DAVID BROADBENT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.........................................MS JENINE FOGARTY HOUSE LEADERS: BODKIN HOUSE UPPER...................................................................................................MS MARY DOURIOS BODKIN HOUSE LOWER..................................................................................................MR JIM SEYMOUR HUGHES HOUSE UPPER...................................................................................................MR CRAIG ATHAIDE HUGHES HOUSE LOWER.................................................................................................MR ROB GANDOLFO LYNCH HOUSE UPPER......................................................................................................MR SIMON HUSSEY LYNCH HOUSE LOWER....................................................................................................MR JOHN HOULIHAN TREACY HOUSE UPPER....................................................................................................MR MAURICE PETRUCCELLI TREACY HOUSE LOWER...................................................................................................MR PAUL FAHEY COUNSELLOR..................................................................................................................MR TROY LAUNIKONIS
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NOTE: As an official College document, students are required to care for this Planner and refrain from defacing it or including in it material which is offensive or unacceptable. The Planner is to be taken to all classes in order to record Homework. Tutor teachers will sign the Planner on a weekly basis and we ask that Parents also sign the Planner weekly.
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Par ade College FORMAT OF THE DAY MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:50 am Period 4 9:45 am Lunch 10:40 am Period 5 11:00 am Period 6 11:55 am
Tutor Group 8:40 am 12:00 pm 12:50 pm Period 1 8:55 am 12:50 pm 1:25 pm Period 2 9:50 am 1:30 pm 2:20 pm Recess 10:40 am 2:25 pm 3:15 pm Period 3 11:05 am COLLEGE HOURS Tutor group commences at 8:40 am. Classes conclude: 3:15 pm. The College Office is open from 7:45 am until 5:00 pm during school days. ABSENCE If a boy is late for school, a parent/guardian is asked to phone the Student Services Office by 9:30 am and a written explanation is required from a parent/guardian upon his return. VCE students should also provide a Medical Certificate. LATE ARRIVAL Students who arrive late for school must report to the Student Services Office for a Late Pass. Consistent lateness will result in a detention. EARLY DEPARTURE Any boy who needs to leave the College early is required to bring a note from home and obtain a “Permission to Leave School Early” form from his House Leader.
HOLIDAY & TERM DATES 2012 Term One Commences (Years 7, 11 and 12 Students)................................................................................................... Wednesday, 1st February Term One Commences (Years 8, 9 and 10 Students)..................................................................................................... Thursday, 2nd February Labour Day................................................................................................................................................................... Monday, 12th March Term One Concludes..................................................................................................................................................... Friday, 30th March ANZAC Day Holiday....................................................................................................................................................... Wednesday, 25th April Easter........................................................................................................................................................................... 6th – 9th April Term Two Commences................................................................................................................................................... Monday, 16th April Queen’s Birthday........................................................................................................................................................... Monday, 11th June Term Two Concludes...................................................................................................................................................... Friday, 29th June Term Three Commences................................................................................................................................................ Monday, 16th July Term Three Concludes................................................................................................................................................... Friday, 21st September Term Four Commences.................................................................................................................................................. Monday, 8th October Melbourne Cup Day...................................................................................................................................................... Tuesday, 6th November Term Four Concludes..................................................................................................................................................... Friday, 7th December
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES’ COUNSELLING SERVICE The main role of the counselling Service at Parade College is to support students. Secondary school can be great but it can also be really challenging at times. Counselling can help if you are having difficulties at school, home, or with friends. For example, needing help with homework, organisation and planning, feeling worried or stressed about schoolwork, or not getting along with others. The Counselling Service is located on the 2nd floor of the Bond Centre. To make an appointment with a Counsellor, you need to speak to your Tutor Teacher or House Leader.
Need to Talk to Someone URGENTLY?
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
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Tenete Tr aditiones The Congregation of the Christian Brothers was founded in 1802 by Edmund Rice of Waterford, Ireland. His purpose was to educate the sons of poorer families and his first school, called Mount Sion, was located in the city of Waterford. Towards the end of 1868, four Christian Brothers arrived in Melbourne at the invitation of Bishop Gould. They were Brothers Patrick Treacy, Dominic Bodkin, John Lynch and Patrick Nolan. At the beginning of 1869 they began teaching in a small primary school at the rear of St. Francis’ Church in Lonsdale Street and they lived in temporary rented quarters in Fitzroy. Immediately, they began planning for the establishment of a permanent foundation, monastery and school on land they had procured in Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. Their ambitions were realised when, on January 29 1871, their new College was blessed by Bishop Gould. Thus was founded Parade College, dedicated to Mary Immaculate. On the opening day, January 30, over one hundred boys were enrolled and this number increased steadily as accommodation became available. In 1878, Parade presented its first pupils for Matriculation, and its academic success in this and Civil Service examinations established it as one of the leading Colleges in the State. When additional classroom accommodation became a pressing necessity, the members of the Old Paradians’ Association took up the challenge presented to them by the Headmaster, when they purchased a beautiful property at Alphington in 1953 and handed it over free of debt to the College. On this site was established Parade Preparatory College, dedicated as a memorial to their members who had died in World Wars 1 and 2. Junior classes were transferred there from the East Melbourne site.
In 1965, the Provincial Council of the Brothers, under the guidance of Brother Bernard Garvey (Provincial) made eighty acres of land available at Bundoora for such a project, and in 1968, the Senior School moved from East Melbourne to Bundoora. The old building was to continue its work for Catholic education as Cathedral College. With increased enrolments, major development was made possible in 1983 with the purchase of Edmund Rice College, built in 1957 as part of the Christian Brothers’ Training Complex. In 1984 junior secondary classes occupied the building until 1987 when, following extensive refurbishment by the Fathers’ Association, senior classes moved to the Edmund Rice Campus. The Alphington Campus was sold in December 1988 and an extensive new building was erected on the Bundoora property. The student numbers have since risen to 1,840. The year 2001 was a significant year in the history of the College. The new Edmund Rice wing was opened, a new navy blue blazer was introduced and the College adopted a Vertical Pastoral Care system, moving from a three Campus structure to that of a Four House structure of Bodkin, Hughes, Treacy and Lynch. In 2004, College Hall was officially opened. The Hall houses three basketball courts and is able to seat the entire College for formal occasions.
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Historical Sketch
THE COLLEGE BADGE
The Southern Cross in the top right-hand corner is a reminder that Parade is the first Christian Brothers’ School in the Southern Hemisphere. The Torch in the bottom left-hand corner represents ‘secular’ learning. The Open Book with Alpha-Omega symbolises ‘Spiritual’ learning. ‘Tenete Traditiones’, Parade’s motto, to hold on to and to build upon the traditions which have made Parade great.
THE COLLEGE COLOURS
Parade’s colours are purple, green and blue. Purple is in recognition of the Archbishop’s role in bringing the Christian Brothers to Melbourne. Green represents Ireland, the birthplace of the Order of Christian Brothers. Blue is for Mary, as the College is dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
PARADE COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT: VISION
As a long-standing Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College will be a vibrant learning community offering best practice education and pastoral care to its members to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. Parade College will continue to grow and seek excellence on these three pillars: PILLAR 1: As an authentic and vibrant learning community PILLAR 2: As an inclusive and caring community PILLAR 3: As a celebrating and reflective community
WAR CRY
Ya-ran-ga-bee Ya-ran-ga-bee Ya-ran-ga-bee Yunga Tarrawarra Tarrawarra Tarrawarra Munga Valencitee Valentitee Yah-mun-doo Parade, Parade, Purple, Green and Blue Honky Tonk Walla Walla Whah Parade Parade Yah Yah Yah P-A-R-A-D-E Parade!
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Historical Sketch THE COLLEGE HOUSES
LYNCH HOUSE
Brother J.B. Lynch of Carlow, entered the Congregation after some years in business and made his First Vows on 8th September 1863. He was a tall, strongly‑built man. To him fell the lion’s share of the country collecting tours that were necessary to raise funds for the establishment of Parade. About thirty years of age at the time, he had the strength to endure the long trek, for months at a time, through the Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong, Warrnambool and Hamilton districts. While he was Headmaster of Parade (1887‑1897), he completed the main building and built the handball court. As a result of an illness he caught earlier in ministering to the children under his care in St Vincent’s Orphanage, his eyesight failed completely towards the end of his life, which concluded at St Vincent’s Orphanage in 1921 at the age of eighty‑two years. Retirement and charity were his two great characteristic virtues. He had a wonderful personality and a special power of winning the hearts of young people.
BODKIN HOUSE
Brother D.F. Bodkin was twenty‑five when he accompanied the other pioneers, Brothers Treacy, Lynch and Nolan, on the ship the “Donald McKay” in 1868. Like Brother Lynch he loved the seclusion of the cloister, but, like him, shared in fundraising in the Gippsland, Beechworth and North‑Eastern districts, with great success. On one occasion, he narrowly escaped death after his horse threw him whilst crossing a flooded creek. He was wiry and energetic all his life, a smart walker and a quick, incisive speaker. As a religious instructor, he possessed special gifts. For many years he laboured in Dunedin and Queensland after departing from Parade, but came to rest finally at the Clontarf Orphanage in Western Australia. Among the orphans he found endless opportunities for the exercise of his wonderful kindness, patience and zeal. The administrative building is his special legacy to this Institution, where he celebrated his Diamond Jubilee in 1918 and died in 1929 at the age of eighty-six.
HUGHES HOUSE
Brother T.R. Hughes on Newry, County Down, was born in 1842. Previously associated with Brother Treacy at Carlow, he joined the brothers in Melbourne eighteen months after their landing and aided in the efforts for the founding of Parade. He loved literature and music. Under the pen‑name of Marianus, he contributed verse to various magazines, was a capable classical scholar, a pianist and urbane gentleman who was ever ready to entertain. His activity and energy were boundless. Apart from his efforts on behalf of Parade, he collected at the turn of the century throughout Australia and North and South America for the Brothers’ Novitiate of Marino, Dublin. He was Superior of Parade in 1873, and of CBC Adelaide, St Kilda and Dunedin at various times. His heart was always in Parade, however, and it was here that he collapsed and died in 1913 at the Stations of the Cross in the Brothers’ Chapel, aged seventy‑four years.
TREACY HOUSE
Brother P.A. Treacy of Thurles, County Tipperary, was the Superior of Carlow, aged 34, when it was announced in 1868 that he was to head the Australian Mission. A man of God, with a great devotion to Our Lady, mathematician, violinist, and a proved organiser, he was the ideal leader for this venture into the unknown. With all the stress and anxiety of collecting for the building of Parade, he never lost trust in God. His classes revered him, though he was a very serious man who concentrated all the time on the matter in hand. As fresh foundations were undertaken in Australia, he withdrew from the direction of Parade to organise the finances and staffing of the Province until 1900. Then for eleven years he was Assistant to the Superior General at home in Ireland. Returning to Australia, to a warm welcome from his past pupils, he finished his days in Queensland, where he was buried at Nudgee in 1912.
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2012 Student Agreement Form
Each year you are required to sign this Agreement Form to signal that you accept that there are some responsibilities which you need to adopt as a member of the Parade College Community. Whilst it is not a legally binding document, you sign it in good faith and it is witnessed by your parent(s)/guardian(s) to endorse our basic philosophy and fundamental school policies. I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .agree to the following conditions relevant to my enrolment as a student at Parade College. 1. I recognise and accept the aims of the College as a Catholic School and will support its religious practices and programs and do my best to be considerate of others in this community. 2. I agree that it is of the utmost importance that I respect the dignity of others, fellow students and teachers alike. My conduct will at all times be marked by politeness, common sense and respect. This will include respect for myself, others, the environment and respect for College property. It specifically includes traveling to and from school, recognizing that I am representing my College. 3. Realising the harmful nature of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs, I agree to abide by the regulations which forbid their use and/or possession: • on my way to and from school • at school • on excursions, retreats, socials or any school based activity. 4. I agree to wear the full, correct Parade uniform and to take pride in it. If, on a particular day, I am unable to wear any part of the uniform, I will present a note of explanation from my parent(s)/guardian(s), dated and signed. 5. I realise that there are no extremes of hairstyles - cut and/or colour - and that my hair will be no longer than the top of my College shirt. I accept my College’s decision on what is extreme in style cut and colour. 6. I realise that regular attendance at school and punctuality at all lessons is mandatory. 7. I will take an active part in school activities and will try to foster a sense of community spirit in the school by participating in Retreats, Camps, Excursions – and other extra-curricular College activities including fund-raising and sports carnivals. 8. If I am selected to play representative sport for my College, I will follow all team regulations, including the wearing of full, correct sports uniform, and I will follow all directions and instructions given by umpires, coaches and teachers. 9. Realising the importance of my education, I agree to assume responsibility, with the help of my teachers, for my own work and study and for the submission of essays, projects, assignments and other course requirements. 10. I understand that using images of staff, students, buildings, the College’s name and crest without specific written permission is a breach of the Privacy laws of Victoria and I agree that I will not use any images related to the College without specific permission. I understand that this includes posting such images on websites via any type of technology, such as mobile phones, laptops etc. Student Name:___________________________________Student Signature:_________________________ Witnesses: [Parent(s)/Guardians)]:____________________________________________________________ Tutor Teacher:_________________________________________________Date:_____________________
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Pastor al Care As a student at Parade, you have the right to learn here at school, the right to feel safe and you also have the right to be respected. Equally, you have the responsibility to ensure that others learn, that others are safe, that others are respected and that the good name of the College is respected. In order to help you do that, we have developed a range of policies to look after you, help you learn effectively, help you look after others and help you contribute positively to Parade’s reputation - that is what Pastoral Care means. Pastoral Care also means that we are working together to create a community of respect, based on the following Guidelines:
RESPECTING YOURSELF by:
• wearing your uniform well and with pride, • being on time for school and prepared for all classes, • being on time for all classes and ready to learn, • completing all work in class and at home, • trying to be and do your best always,• aiming high in all you do in all aspects of College life.
RESPECTING OTHER STUDENTS by:
• caring for one another, by not harassing or bullying other students, • talking to others and welcoming them into our community, • getting to know others outside your Tutor and friendship groups, • contributing to a positive atmosphere in class so that everyone can learn at their own pace, • accepting others as you find them, irrespective of their background and interests, • looking out for one another and encouraging each other to develop their interests and talents.
RESPECTING THE STAFF by:
• speaking politely and helping to develop positive, working relationship with your teachers, • asking for help when you need it, • waiting your turn if necessary, • sorting out problems and issues in a calm, respectful manner.
RESPECTING THE COLLEGE by:
• ensuring that you do everything you can to maintain and promote the good name of the College, • caring for all College property and resources, recognizing that they are there for all to use now and in the future, • caring for the buildings and classrooms, keeping them clear of graffiti and vandalism, • caring for the environment and the grounds by putting litter in bins, • recognizing that Parade has a long and proud history and that we have a duty to uphold that for all past students of our College, as well as ourselves - Tenete Traditiones - the College motto. In order to create this community of respect, we have developed a number of Policies to help ensure that we can live with each other in a respectful manner.
ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND EXPECTATIONS
How to get ahead and stay ahead! Being organised with your homework/study means you should have no problem submitting your work on time. Being organised and meeting deadlines are key ways to achieve academic success. • In the short term this will assist you feeling happy about school and in control of your workload; • In the long term this will help you with choosing and being eligible to study certain subjects and finding a pathway to your future. It is your responsibility if you are absent from school or unwell to see your teacher and negotiate a new submission date PRIOR to the original one set. Your teachers are there to help and support you - you must be active and responsible in doing your part also. The very first step is using your planner well to assist you be organised. These charts show the processes for submission of work and what your grades mean - know how it all works!
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Pastor al Care Grade
Assessment Standards - Level of Performance
A
An excellent level of performance
B
A very good level of performance
C
A satisfactory level of performance
D
A basic level of performance
E
A minimal level of performance
UG
Totally unacceptable level of performance: the task must be re-done
WORK AT HOME
What can I do at home to make sure I get ahead and stay ahead? Homework and revision establishes study habits and reinforces work that has been done at school. It fosters initiative, independence and responsibility in addition to bringing home and school closer together. You should use your wall planner to help you organise your time at home. Work at home is useful because: • It gives you the chance to regularly practice new skills and apply the new knowledge that you have learned during the school day; • It allows you to regularly review work that has been covered in class; • It provides the perfect opportunity to catch up on class-work you may have missed due to other College activities / absences; • It also gives you time to get ready for tests, Semester Examinations and Outcomes, as well as getting assignments done on time. You should: • Take your Planner to every class and record homework for each period in your Planner; • If you are not able to complete homework, you need to get a signed parental note and/or medical certificate and give/show this to your teacher/s so that they understand why the work was not done and so you can negotiate a new date for its completion. There is no such thing as “No Homework”. This usually means that no work at home has been set by the teacher that night. However there is always work which can be done, such as: • Revision and further practice of class work; • Completion of class work; • Reading of English novels and wide reading; • Research; • Preparation of revision notes for Semester Examinations. The following is a guide as to the amount time you should be spending on Work at Home each week: Years 7 - 8
5 - 7 hours homework / study per week
Years 9 - 10
10 - 13 hours homework / study per week
VCE
18 hours homework / study per week
If you do not complete set homework without a valid reason you may be issued with a consequence, which may be an after school detention in order to complete the work that you have not done.
ATTENDANCE, ABSENTEE AND LATE TO SCHOOL POLICIES What to do if you are absent, late to school or late to class:
Attendance It is important that you are on time and present at school every day. The laws in Victoria say that you need to be at school for a certain number of days each year. It is also important to be present at school so that you can get important notices and so that you do not miss out on learning important new skills and knowledge in class. If you are late to school ... You are late to school if you are not in your Tutor Room when the 8.40am bell sounds to start Tutor Group. Your Tutor will automatically mark you as “Absent – unexplained”. If you are not in your tutor room at 8.40am, you need to: • Go to Student Services to be registered as a late arrival and collect a “Late Pass”; • Present the “Late Pass” to the teacher of the class occurring upon your arrival; • Provide your Tutor with a written explanation of your lateness from a Parent/Guardian either the same or the next day. If you are sick and need to be away from school for a day ... • Your Parent/Guardian is to call the school between 8am & 9.30am You will marked as a “Absent-Parent called”; • You need to provide your Tutor Teacher with an explanatory note from Parent/Guardian on return from absence. If you are late to Tutor Group or class ... • Any time that you are late to Tutor Group or to class, your will be marked as “Late” on the College computer system; • If you are continuously late to Tutor Group and/or class without a good reason, you will receive a consequence. If you need to leave school early ... • You must bring a signed note to school from your parent/guardian; • You must give this note to your House Leader during Tutor Group for them to sign; • You must take the note to Student Services when you leave. Carry the exit pass you will be given with you as you leave.
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Pastor al care BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY
What happens if I do not show respect to others? You should be polite and respectful towards all members of the Parade community. However, a community based on respect, like Parade, recognises that from time to time, people will make mistakes. When that happens, out of respect for yourself and for others, you will be expected to acknowledge your mistake, accept responsibility for your choices, make genuine efforts to repair the rifts that you may have caused to relationships or repair damage to property and learn from the experience. This Parade Policy has five levels which move from minor issues, such as disrupting a class, to more serious issues, such as leaving the school grounds without permission, to very serious issues like repeated bullying or using and selling illegal drugs at school. The more serious the issue, the more serious will be the consequences for the choices that you make.
For example, for minor issues, you may be required by your Tutor Teacher to: • apologise to the person you offended; • have an interview with the teacher after class; • do a litter duty. For more serious issues you may be required by your House Leader to: • apologise and replace or repair damaged items; • complete an after-school detention; • be placed on a tracking card to monitor progress for a period of time; • have an interview with your House Leader and your parents; • incur a withdrawal of privileges (e.g. miss an excursion, a social or representing the College at ACC sport/any other activity). For very serious issues or sustained unacceptable behaviour you may be required by your House Leader and the Assistant Principal-Student Welfare to: • attend a supervised mediation session; • apologise and make restitution to the offended party; • attend a weekend detention of three hours; • be suspended from classes for an assigned period of time; • incur a significant withdrawal of privileges; • enter into a formal contract of appropriate behaviour with the College; • have an interview with the Assistant Principal - Student Welfare, your House Leader and your parents; • explain your actions to the Principal. At any stage in the process, you may be required to meet with one of the Counsellors here at the College. They may help you refocus your attention on the important things, and give you some strategies to assist you to deal with issues here at school. However, if your actions indicate that you no longer have any respect for the Parade community and the College believes that we have done all we can to assist you, the Principal will meet with you and your parents and your continued enrolment at the College may be reviewed.
BULLYING POLICY
If you feel that you are being bullied, you must tell an adult in the Parade Community straight away, so that they can help you! Bullying can take many forms, and none of these is acceptable at Parade: It can be physical, where fighting, pushing and shoving happens. It can be verbal, with someone being called names, being put down, talked about behind their back, or being picked on because of the way they look, or the things they do or are good at. It can be visual, where offensive notes, drawings or photos are passed around about someone or posted on the internet, or where damage is done to someone’s books, bag, artwork, locker etc. It can be victimisation, where threats to “get” someone are made, or someone is warned to “watch their back”, or where someone is “picked” on. It can be sexual, where someone is touched in a way that makes them feel unsafe or uncomfortable, or when rude names, jokes or comments are made about the way a person looks, the way they live their life, or their interests. It can be through body language, where others turn their backs on someone, or use inappropriate gestures to someone. It can be through rumours, where untrue stories are made up and told to others about someone, or when stories are exaggerated about someone and spread around to others. It can be through technology, via telephone calls, mobile phones, email, websites, where verbal or written messages are sent which are insulting, untrue, intimidating or frightening. This can even include taking and publishing photos of members of the Parade Community without their permission. What happens when I report that I am being bullied? The incident will be investigated by your House Leader and sometimes, one of the Assistant Principals, so that we can understand the full picture of what happened, and more importantly, why it happened. Just as you have the right to make a complaint against someone whom you believe is bullying you, that person also has the right to explain their actions. Once all the information has been gathered together, a decision will be made about the next step to be taken. You and your parents will be kept up to date with everything that is happening, and we will put things in place to support you at school. What happens to the person who bullied me? When it becomes clear that a person has bullied another member of the Parade Community, there will be consequences for their actions. Each incident will be treated individually, but some of the possible consequences for those who bully others are listed below: • Interview with the House Leader and parents of the person who did the bullying; • A Bullying Incident Report naming the person who did the bullying is placed on the student’s file and they are issued with a Bullying Offence; • The person who bullied signs an agreement that he will not bully again; • Repairing or replacing damaged property; • Suspension. Repeat bullying will be treated as a very serious offence and the consequences will be more severe. If students get to a Level Three Bullying Offence, depending on the situation, the student may be withdrawn from certain subjects or their transfer to another College may be negotiated.
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Pastor al care “HANDS OFF” POLICY
Sometimes what can begin as just a bit of friendly pushing and shoving can end up becoming serious. So, to respect and maintain friendships, and to keep each other SAFE, keep your hands to yourself!
UNIFORM POLICY
What do I have to do to wear my uniform well? Wearing the uniform correctly demonstrates the respect that you have for Parade and for yourself. Every time you are seen in our school uniform you are representing everybody associated with the College, past and present. Wearing it correctly and with pride is an expectation. Grooming Your hair must be no longer than the top of the collar of your shirt and should not be extreme in colour or style You should also be clean-shaven. Jewellery No visible jewellery is to be worn. This includes any jewellery for piercings, including plastic or clear studs, rings or bars. Summer Uniform The correct College Summer uniform for Terms 1 and 4 consists of: Grey Trousers/ Shorts, White Shirt crest pocket, Black Leather Shoes, Black/Navy Leather Belt, Grey socks NB: The College Blazer is optional in Terms 1 and 4, but it must be brought to school for formal occasions, such as College photos and College Assemblies. Winter Uniform. The correct College Winter uniform for Terms 2 and 3 consists of:
Parade Blazer & House Badge, Grey Trousers/ Shorts, White Business Shirt, Parade Tie, Black Leather Shoes, Black/Navy Leather Belt, Grey socks NB: The College Blazer is compulsory in Terms 2 and 3 and top buttons and ties are to be done up and shirts tucked in. Shoes must be hard leather, business-style – no soft leather “runners”, sports shoes or skate shoes, as they do not provide any protection for feet. If an item of your uniform needs to be repaired, or is unavailable, an alternative is to be worn and a signed note MUST be given to your House Leader during morning Tutor Group. He/she will issue you with an “Out of Uniform pass”. Failure to obtain this pass may result in an after school detention being issued. Sports uniform is not to be worn as an alternative. The following variations are permitted where appropriate: • The College jumper is optional but is not to be worn to and from school as the outer garment – i.e. it is only to be worn under the blazer; • In inclement weather navy blue or black spray jackets may be worn; • In Winter, plain navy blue or black scarves may be worn; • The Parade College cap is the only headwear permitted – i.e. no beanies. Sports Uniform One day a week is set aside for each Year Level to wear their correct sports uniform to and from the College. These days are: • Year 9, 10, 11 & 12 - Wednesday • Year 7 & 8 -Thursday. No student is to wear their sports uniform on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays. The correct College Sports Uniform consists of:
College Tracksuit Parade, College Polo Shirt, Parade Sports Shorts, White Socks, College Cap (Years 7-10 Ts1&4), Runners (white, non-marking soles) (Terms 2 & 3) No canvas If you are unable to wear the entire correct sports uniform to school on your designated day, for any reason, you are to wear your College uniform and bring an appropriate change of clothes for your activity. If your timetabled sports class is not on the day when you wear your sports uniform to school, wear your College uniform to school and bring the correct Sports Uniform to school. You will be given time to change into your Sports Uniform at the start of the lesson. Variations for ACC sport If you are fortunate enough to be selected for an ACC sport the following uniform items will need to be purchased: Soccer – White shorts, Parade football socks. Football – Purple football shorts, Parade Football Socks, Parade football jumper. Hockey – Parade Football Socks. For all other ACC sports the College will lend the uniform to you. Under no circumstance is the ACC uniform allowed to be worn to and from school.
BUS TRAVEL CODE OF CONDUCT
What is expected of me when I travel on College buses? The Bus service is a privilege provided for the convenience of all Parade students. Treating the bus drivers, buses and others using the roads with respect is an expectation of all who travel on the College buses, paying particular attention to the following: • The correct College uniform is to be worn as you wait for buses, get on and off buses, and as you travel home or to school; • You should wait quietly and patiently to board the buses and follow the directions of the staff on duty; • When you are waiting for buses in the morning, you need to be respectful of members of the public who may also be waiting for public transport in the same place.
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Pastor al care You must apply for a bus pass at the beginning of each school year, and you must show it to any staff member or bus driver when they ask; • Where possible, you must remain seated at all times whilst the bus is travelling; • You must not litter or damage the bus interior, use inappropriate language or engage in bullying / harassment of other students; • You are not to eat or drink on any bus on any journey to and from school; • You must listen and carry out instructions given by the bus driver, and you must not engage in any activity that will distract the driver in any way.
MOBILE PHONE POLICY
When can I use my mobile phone? The rules for mobile phones at Parade have been put in place to ensure that other students’ right to learn is respected, so that classes can run without the disruption that mobiles can cause, and to ensure your privacy, as many mobile phones nowadays have cameras. • You must switch your mobile phone off and lock it inside your locker from the first bell at 8.35am to the last bell at 3.15pm each day; • You may not take your mobile phone out of your locker to check the time, check for or make calls, check for or send messages, or for any other reason at recess or lunchtime; • If a staff member sees you with a mobile phone between 8.35am and 3.15pm, including recess and lunchtimes, it will be confiscated • Your mobile phone will only be returned to your parents who will need to collect it personally from Parade. If your mobile phone is confiscated, it will be kept in the College safe for 24 hours.; • If your mobile is confiscated a second time, you will receive an after school detention and your phone will be confiscated for 48 hours; • If your mobile is confiscated a third time, you will receive a Saturday detention and your phone will be confiscated for 72 hours; • Mobile phones are not allowed to be used in the library before or after school. If they are seen or heard, they will be confiscated. If you have to make an urgent call during the day, please see your Tutor Teacher/House Leader at the beginning of the day. If you are concerned about leaving your mobile phone in your locker, see your House Leader.
MP3 PLAYERS, iPods, etc.
When can I listen to my music? The rules for personal music players have been put in place to ensure that other students’ right to learn is respected and so that classes can run without the disruption personal music players can cause: • You must switch your personal music player off and lock it inside your locker from the first bell at 8.35am to the last bell at 3.15pm each day; • You may not take your personal music player out of your locker at recess or lunchtime; • If a staff member sees you with a personal music player between 8.35am and 3.15pm, including recess and lunchtimes, it will be confiscated and given to your House Leader; • Personal music players are not allowed to be used in the library before or after school. If they are seen or heard, they will be confiscated and handed on to your House Leader.
Information Technology Access Policy At Parade College, an Information Technology network is provided for students to conduct research, complete work and communicate with others. Access to the network is given to students who agree to act in accordance with the relevant College policies. These rules outline the responsibilities of students using Parade College’s facilities such as computer laboratories, email and accounts on the school’s computers. The rules specifically EXCLUDE the following activities: • Use of facilities for purposes other than legitimate school use. • • • • • •
Permitting other people to use your account. Unauthorised interference with system software, files or data. This includes the installation or removal of applications on laboratory systems. Hacking; unauthorised access to accounts, files or data on school or any other system. Willful damage to equipment. Breaching copyright. This includes theft by copying licensed software from Parade College’s systems. Electronic mail or Web pages which are obscene, offensive or defamatory.
Parade College treats a breach of the rules very seriously and penalties can include suspension of accounts and restricting or denying access to facilities such as computer laboratories. In the main, information you send from, or store on, Parade’s computers, can be thought of as ‘private’. But be aware that there are circumstances where other people, such as system administrators, may have to look at things in order to do their work properly. If you need guaranteed and absolute privacy, do not store or send information on computers. Although Parade College takes considerable care in managing its Information Technology systems, there is no guarantee of absolute integrity of information you store on the College’s systems. ALWAYS maintain a backup of any important work.
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The college awards : our hall of fame BR. TREACY CUP – The Brother Treacy Cup is awarded to the College Captain and is funded by the Old Paradians’ Association, in honour of Brother Ambrose Treacy, Founding Principal of Parade College in 1871. J.L. KELTY CUP – The J. L. Kelty Cup for leadership was donated by Father Dan Daly in honour of Brother Justin Linus Kelty, a former Provincial of St. Patrick’s Provence and the first Australian Christian Brother to be elected Superior General of the congregation. G.D. MALOUF CUP – The G. D. Malouf Cup for General Excellence is named after an Old Paradian and generous benefactor of the College. ALBAN PISANI TROPHY – The Alban Pisani Trophy to honour School Spirit is named after the late Mr Alban Pisani, an Old Paradian and first Co-ordinator of the Middle School in appreciation of his dedicated service to the College. THE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD – The Principal’s Award is presented for a unique and sustained contribution to the ethos and spirit of the College across a range of significant fields of endeavour. THE OLD COLLEGIANS’ AWARD – The Old Collegians’ Award is presented for outstanding contribution to community action and involvement in social justice activities. THE ANTHONY CLARKSON SHIELD – The Anthony Clarkson Shield is awarded to honour the memory of Mr Anthony Clarkson, a former student and teacher at Parade. It is given to the Year 12 student who has shown outstanding participation and leadership in a variety of sports throughout his school life.
BR. TREACY CUP 1960‑2009 (O.P.A. Prize) SCHOOL CAPTAIN 1960 Michael McEntee 1961 Leonard Breen 1962 Terry Little 1963 Anthony Killen 1964 Terry Barker 1965 Michael O’Meara 1966 Terry Moran 1967 Anthony Audley 1968 David Kissane 1969 Philip Carter 1970 Raymond Fitt 1971 Michael Milesi 1972 Robert Hyde 1973 Gregory Cain 1974 Lewis Derrico 1975 Paul Johnson 1976 David Natoli 1977 John Dinan 1978 Chris Ryan 1979 Anthony Todaro 1980 Gary Dundon 1981 Tim Donohue 1982 Damian Wilson 1983 Ryan Irwin 1984 John Belleville 1985 Mark Scillio
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J.L. KELTY CUP FOR LEADERSHIP 1972-2009
1986 John Tobin 1987 Gerard Smith 1988 Brian Ohis 1989 Patrick O’Shea 1990 Justin Kerr 1991 Michael Board 1992 Michael McCrohan 1993 Kane Watson 1994 Christopher McCue 1995 Chris Chapman 1996 Justin Hall 1997 Paul Murphy 1998 Walter De Backer 1999 Paul Harris 2000 Paul Cutri 2001 Darren Fantone 2002 Daniel Giddings 2003 Christopher Cicutto 2004 Brayden Geary 2005 Paul Daly 2006 Paul Hume 2007 Anthony Paglia 2008 Chris Sullivan 2009 James Belcher 2010 Daniel Kuppe
1972 Dean Phelan 1973 Bruce Mansfield 1974 Peter Drapac 1975 Ken O’Neill 1976 Michael Fenech 1977 John Dinan 1978 Chris Ryan 1979 Michael Pelly 1980 Michael Wood 1981 Tim Donohue 1982 David Jackson 1983 Mark Beers 1984 Glen McCormack 1985 Greg Hyland 1986 Frank Bongiorno 1987 Anthony Woods 1988 Andrew Bini 1989 Adrian Finanzio 1990 Luke Rogers 1991 Brad La Ferlita 1992 David Cosma 1993 Paul Heagerty 1994 Christopher McCue 1995 Chris Chapman 1996 Simon McLaughlin 1997 Imran Hussian
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1998 Walter DeBacker 1999 Paul Harris 2000 Phillip Bearzotto 2001 Maurizio Cardinale 2002 Daniel Spitty 2003 Joseph Seneca 2004 Paul Watson 2005 Matthew Silvaggio 2006 Jason Ferma 2007 Edwin Nyarkoh 2008 Thomas Russell 2009 James Fogarty 2010 Andrew Yacoub
The college awards : our hall of fame G.D. MALOUF CUP For General Excellence 1955‑2010 1955 Russell Lewis 1956 David Dole 1957 Peter Booth 1958 David Stewart 1959 Vincent Arthur 1960 Anthony Pickett 1961 Patrick Whitehouse 1962 Michael Quinlan 1963 Anthony Killen 1964 Terry Barker 1965 Michael O’Meara 1966 Terry Moran 1967 John Wegnar 1968 David Kissane 1969 Philip Carter 1970 Raymond Fitt 1971 Michael Milesi 1972 Rodney O’Keefe 1973 Gregory Cain 1974 Gregory Beck 1975 Anthony Sellars 1976 Craig Considine David Natoli 1977 Michael Busch 1978 Shane McCarthy 1979 Anthony Todaro 1980 Anthony Canavan 1981 Michael Wraight 1982 Damian Wilson 1983 Phillip Goulding 1984 Robert Wood 1985 Enzo Dri 1986 David Waya 1987 Damien Lippiatt 1988 John Ryan 1989 Dean Arnel 1990 Joshua Puls 1991 Paul Grinzi 1992 Nathan Willits 1993 David Krowlikowski 1994 Daniel Harford 1995 David Aiello 1996 Robert Rondinelli 1997 Mathew Cusack 1998 Greg Kelly 1999 Peter Mercuri 2000 Albert Chai 2001 Paulo De Figueiredo 2002 Andrew Kelly 2003 Alessandro Antonello 2004 Vincent Falvo 2005 Daniel Connell 2006 Ross Chapman 2007 Cameron Sobey 2008 Tyler Emsden 2009 Daniel Ledda 2010 Fady Daniel
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ALBAN PISANI TROPHY TO HONOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT 1973‑2010 1973 Gavan O’Connel J. Casey (Posthumously) 1974 Stelvio Vido Paul Johnston 1975 Frank Huglin 1976 Maurice Ryan Stephen McAnulty 1977 Bernard Hedger 1978 Gregory Nance 1979 Paul Fumi Peter Roche 1980 Paul Huglin 1981 Paul Villanti 1982 Damian Casamento 1983 Andrew Kuppe 1984 Patrick Roe 1985 Nicholas Kerr 1986 Chris Jones 1987 Jeffrey Bloom 1988 Damon Willmore 1989 Chris Linehan 1990 Tim Evans 1991 Emmanuele DiParsia 1992 Tony Mount 1993 Timothy Loi 1994 Adam Mowat 1995 Michael Grech 1996 Richard Maugueret 1997 Nathan Croughan 1998 Garth Duggan 1999 Peter Amoroso 2000 Ben Shelton 2001 Dan Vo 2002 Peter Watson 2003 Jordan Vecchio 2004 Ashley Whelan 2005 Peter Calegari 2006 Timothy Stevenson 2007 Marc Raffa 2008 Jonathon Ferraro 2009 Robert Scarso 2010 Sam Patrick
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THE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD 2003-2010 2003 Reardon Jones 2004 Jaycee Napoles 2005 Liam Lucas 2006 Mervin Ng 2007 Matthew Denier 2008 Aniket Sud 2009 Jesse Donaldson 2010 Raymond Pastoors
THE ANTHONY CLARKSON SHIELD 2003-2010 2003 Daniel Zivanovic 2004 Daniel Mirecki 2005 Ryan Ewing 2006 Adam Higham 2007 Andrew Sturgess 2008 Shane LeFevre 2009 Jesse Donaldson 2010 Tim Doherty
THE OLD COLLEGIANS’ AWARD 2003-2010 2003 Aaron Callegari 2004 Ben Calvitto 2005 Christopher Hou 2006 Matthew Lillyst 2007 Ryan Hopper 2008 Dean Chapman 2009 Dean Karanikos 2010 James Gardiner
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1. Persisting: Stick to it! Persevering in task through to completion; remaining focused. Looking for ways to reach your goal when stuck. Not giving up.
9. Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision: Be clear! Striving for accurate communication in both written and oral form; avoiding overgeneralizations, distortions, deletions and exaggerations.
2. Managing impulsivity: Take your Time! Thinking before acting; remaining calm, thoughtful and deliberative.
10. Gather data through all senses: Use your natural pathways! Pay attention to the world around you. Gather data through all the senses, taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight.
4. Thinking flexibly: Look at it Another Way! Being able to change perspectives, generate alternatives, consider options.
11. Creating, imagining and innovating: Try a different way! Generating new and novel ideas, fluency, originality.
3. Listening with understanding and empathy: Understand others! Devoting mental energy to another person’s thoughts and ideas; Make an effort to perceive another’s point of view and emotions.
12. Responding with wonderment and awe: Have fun figuring it out! Finding the world awesome, mysterious and being intrigued with phenomena and beauty.
5. Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition): Know your knowing! Be aware of your own thoughts, strategies, feelings and actions and their effects on others.
13. Taking responsible risks: Venture out! Being adventuresome; living on the edge of one’s competence. Try new things constantly.
6. Striving for accuracy: Check it again! Always doing your best. Setting high standards. Checking and finding ways to improve constantly.
14. Finding humor: Laugh a little! Finding the whimsical, incongruous and unexpected. Being able to laugh at oneself.
7. Questioning and problem posing: How do you know? Having a questioning attitude; knowing what data are needed and developing questioning strategies to produce those data. Finding problems to solve.
15. Thinking interdependently: Work together! Being able to work in and learn from others in reciprocal situations. Team work.
8. Applying past knowledge to new situations: Use what you Learn! Accessing prior knowledge; transferring knowledge beyond the situation in which it was learned.
16. Remaining open to continuous learning: Learn from experiences! Having humility and pride when admitting we don’t know; resisting complacency.
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VCE/VCAL SPECIAL PROVISION Students in Year 12 (VCE/VCAL) are eligible for Special Provision if they are adversely affected throughout the year in a significant way by: illness, any factors relating to personal environment, other serious cause or an impairment or disability. Special Provision can be granted for school based assessment and examinations. Students may also be eligible for Special Entry Access Schemes into TAFE and Tertiary courses. If a student feels they meet the criteria for Special Provision they will need to contact the VCE Additional Needs Coordinator (located in the Bond Centre) to determine if they are eligible.
COMMONLY USED VCE TERMS Assessment Tasks
A task set by the teacher to assess student’s achievements of unit outcomes for Schoolassessed Coursework (see also Outcomes).
Due Dates
The dates that work is to be completed and handed to the teacher.
ATAR
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) The overall ranking on a scale of zero to 99.95 that a student receives based on his/her study scores. The ATAR is calculated by VTAC and used by universities and TAFE institutes to select students for courses. Formerly Known as Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER).
GAT
GENERAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (GAT) All students who undertake a Unit 3 or 4 subject must do the General Achievement Test. This test consists of a wide range of multiple choice questions covering knowledge that students should have gained throughout their education. The test will also have two writing tasks. The test is used as a method of checking the SAT and Coursework assessment processes used by schools. If, for example, students were given Coursework scores by the school that were significantly different from the marks students received for questions related to that study on the GAT then the VCAA will check the process used by the school to allocate marks. The school marks will not necessarily change. It is very important that all students complete all parts of the GAT to ensure there is less chance that work will not have to be re‑assessed by VCAA.
Key Knowledge
Knowledge necessary to achieve specific Learning Outcomes.
Key Skills
Specific skills necessary to achieve a Learning Outcome.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are the basis for satisfactory completion of VCE units. There are 2 to 4 Learning Outcomes per unit. Learning Outcomes define what students will know and be able to do as a result of undertaking a study.
LOTE
Language Other Than English i.e. a language study.
SATs
School Assessed Tasks ‑ are completed in subjects that produce a product or model. This Unit 3 and 4 work receives a grade from A+ to UG based on the quality of the work. The work is marked internally, according to VCAA specifications, and is confirmed externally.
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VCE/VCAL COMMONLY USED VCE TERMS School Assessed Coursework
School Assessed Coursework is comprised of a number of assessment tasks that are (SAC) specified in a study design and set by class teachers which students must complete satisfactorily. This work is mainly completed in class. The assessment tasks are used to assess the unit learning outcomes. In Units 3 and 4 the VCAA will dictate parts of the coursework to be assessed internally and contribute to the overall score.
Strands
These are the four areas of study in a VCAL program. They are: Literacy and Numeracy, Work related skills, Industry specific skills, Personal Development skills.
Statement of Results
A set of documents, which formally state the results, achieved by the student at the end of each year of their VCE or VCAL.
Study Score
A score out of 0‑50 which sums up the student’s total achievement in all work set in each study, relative to all other students doing that same study. It is based on school assessments and examinations. Only applies to Units 3 and 4.
Unit
Semester or half year length for any subject. Units 1 and 2 comprise Year 11 and Units 3 and 4 are completed at Year 12.
Unit Sequences
Studying and completing subjects at Unit 1 and Unit 2 level or Unit 3 and 4. For example, English Unit 1 and English Unit 2 constitute the study for the year and are a sequence.
VCAA
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority has the responsibility for the rules and organisation of the VCE.
VCAL
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning. A sequence of one year courses available at Year 11 and 12. VCAL operates at three levels: Foundation, Intermediate and Senior.
VCE
Victorian Certificate of Education. A two year course encompassing Years 11 and 12.
VET
Vocational Education and Training Studies. Industry endorsed programs that enable joint VCE and TAFE qualifications.
VQA
Victorian Qualifications Authority has the responsibility for the rules and organisation of VCAL.
VTAC
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre. Responsible for the collation of applications for entrance to tertiary institutions. The centre also calculates the ENTER for students applying to tertiary institutions.
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