Year 12 - Thomas Carr College

THOMAS CARR COLLEGE
SENIOR SCHOOL HANDBOOK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the Head of Senior School 3
The Future Starts Today 4
Student Responsibilities 5
Absentee and Attendance Procedures 6
Appearance and Uniform 7
Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices 7
Lock and Lockers 8
Part-Time Employment 8
Parental Role 8
Promotion Policy 8
Student Exit Policy 8
Year 10, VCE and VCAL 9
Study 10
Careers/Pathways 11
School Colours 12
Activities at Thomas Carr College 13
Use of Cars by Students Policy 15
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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
Welcome to the Thomas Carr Senior School: Years 10, 11 and 12.
Our Senior School aims of Dignity, Equality and Community build on the Middle School values of
Respect, Pride, Excellence and Justice and follow the College Motto “They Will Shine”. Our Senior
School aims to prepare students for success not just in VCE, VET or VCAL but also to equip them for
life beyond College. We offer an extensive Curriculum and our Pastoral Care Program over the senior
years explores personal development and the building of relationships, with the emphasis placed on
developing qualities of leadership, independence and community.
Students need to develop a strong sense of social justice and the skills that equip them to become
active members of our society. This includes optimism, enthusiasm and resilience. They need to be
encouraged to not only achieve one‟s best, but to extend themselves beyond the norm and to have and
the courage to “reach for the stars”. Students should value diversity, understand one‟s own cultural
heritage and have a respect and tolerance for other cultures and traditions. At Thomas Carr, we want
an educational environment that fosters academic excellence and social, cultural, sporting and spiritual
growth within a vibrant community of learning.
At Thomas Carr College each person has the right to be treated with courtesy and respect. It is
expected that each student will take a positive approach to his or her:
Manner of speech
Body language
Acknowledgement of the personal space and rights of others
Attitude to the opinions of others
Personal presentation
Our program is facilitated by a team of dedicated staff who strive to nurture and develop the potential
inherent in all students.
Margaret Knurek
Head of Senior School
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THE FUTURE STARTS TODAY
People who will help you regarding
PASTORAL CONCERNS
Thomas Carr College places a strong emphasis on the individual student's development and growth as
a person. Parents and students are encouraged to utilize the resources provided by the College for
assistance and support in achieving shared objectives in both the academic and co-curricular life of the
school. The College has three Student Counsellors who can assist students with problems that affect
their study and/or of a personal nature.
The personal welfare of each student lies first with the homeroom teacher and their respective Year
Level Coordinator who has primary responsibility for the daily administration of their year level. The
Head of Senior School or the Student Wellbeing Department may also be approached directly.
Year 10 Level Coordinator Mr Peter Murray
Assistant YLC Ms Catalina Yokouchi
Year 11 Year Level Coordinator Mr Cameron Hall
Assistant YLC Mrs Liz Vidovic
Year Level Coordinator Mr Anthony Diamond
Assistant YLC Mr Michael Ramsay
Student Wellbeing Team Ms Geralyn McCarthy, Ms Tracy Ashton & Mrs Dianne Bucciarell
Head of Senior School Mrs Margaret Knurek
VCE or VCAL CONCERNS
Your subject teacher
Your homeroom teacher
VCE Coordinator Mr Anthony Diamond
Pathways & Transition Coordinator
(VET/VCAL/Careers) Mrs Lisa Williams
Director of Learning & Teaching Mr Tom O‟Connor
Senior School Administrator Mrs Amanda Young
Head of Senior School Mrs Margaret Knurek
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Behaviour
Senior school students are expected to be good models for the rest of the College.
Every person has the right to be treated with courtesy and respect. Our Senior School aims of Dignity,
Equality and Community require every student to own their behaviour and to take a positive approach
in their:
Manner of speech and personal presentation
Body language and attitude to the opinions of others
Acknowledgement of the personal space and rights of others.
Smoking
Smoking and passive smoking of tobacco and tobacco products is dangerous to health. Smoking is
not permitted in any area of College property, nor at any College activity or function by students, staff
or visitors. Smoking is not permitted by students in school uniform in any location (i.e. on the way to or
from school).
Respect of Property
Students are to treat College buildings, furniture and facilities in a manner which will ensure their
availability in good condition for future students. Equipment is to be handled with care and returned
promptly. Students are expected to dispose of litter in the receptacles provided and to show
responsibility in maintaining the general cleanliness of the College.
Bell Times\
Students are expected to be ready to enter the Homeroom at 8.35 with their books for Homeroom and
then for periods 1 and 2
Movement to Homeroom 8.35am
Homeroom 8.40am – 8.50am
Period 1 8.50am – 9.40am
Period 2 9.40am – 10.30am
Recess 10.30am – 10.50am
Movement to class 10.50am – 10.55am
Period 3 10.55am – 11.45am
Period 4 11.45am – 12.35pm
Lunch 12. 35pm – 1.25pm
Movement to class 1.25pm – 1.30pm
Period 5 1.30pm – 2.20pm
Period 6 2.20pm - 3.10pm
Movement to Homeroom 3.10pm – 3.15pm
Homeroom 3.15pm - 3.25pm
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ABSENTEE AND ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE
Punctuality
Punctuality and self-discipline are important elements in the formation of the whole person. We
encourage all students to be at school by at least 8.30am.
Late Arrival Procedure
The Homeroom teacher takes the roll every morning at 8.40am. All students must be in Homeroom by
8.35am. Any student who arrives at the College after 8.40am must report to the Senior School Office
and sign for a Late Pass which is stamped in the diary, prior to going to their locker or class. Students
are not to go to class without collecting a Late Pass. The diary should be shown to their subject teacher
and, at the end of the day, shown to the Homeroom teacher. Parents will be informed and students
counselled in cases of persistent lateness, with the consequence of detentions to follow three
unexplained occurrences of lateness.
Attendance Expectations
It is expected that students attend all timetabled classes, Homeroom sessions and pre-arranged
meetings and activities. It is acknowledged that there may be times, for a variety of reasons, when
classes are be missed. In all cases, it is expected that students follow the defined absent procedure.
Students may not leave the school grounds without permission. If a student becomes ill while at
school, arrangements to go home must be made through the nurse in the Health Centre or in their
absence, by the designated alternative member of staff.
Under no circumstances should students leave the College grounds without permission. Students are
required to sign out, and may only leave the College with written permission from a parent. Parents
may collect and sign out their son or daughter from the Senior School office. The College prefers that
medical appointments are made outside school hours.
Explained absences are:
Sickness with a Medical Certificate obtained from a GP
Excursions or official school functions.
An absence that is approved by the Year Level Coordinator, VCE Coordinator or Head of
Senior School.
Any other absence from class will be recorded as unexplained. A student enrolled in Senior School,
must attend at least ninety percent (90%) of classes. If attendance at the College falls below 90% for
unacceptable reasons, a review of the student‟s enrolment may occur.
Absent Procedure
If students are absent from the College parents/guardians are requested to contact the College
Absentee Line on 8734 2400, prior to 9:15 a.m. This line is a 24 hour message bank. On their return
students are required to bring a note to confirm their absence.
For VCE and VCAL specific absence procedures, please refer to the appropriate documentation on the
College website or contact the VCE or VCAL Co-ordinators.
VCE absence procedures
VCAL absence procedures
If there is a situation that warrants absence from the College, a letter must be sent to the
Principal, Dr Andrew Watson to request permission prior to the absence.
It is essential that planned vacations be restricted to school holiday times.
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APPEARANCE/UNIFORM
Senior students are required to maintain a very high standard of uniform. All students are expected to
wear the correct uniform on the correct day. If for some reason a student is unable to wear the correct,
full uniform they must bring a note of explanation from their parents/guardians.
Students are expected to wear the correct uniform to all College occasions unless otherwise directed.
The College uniform is compulsory and all students are expected to take pride in their appearance.
Students are also expected to maintain high standards of personal grooming and neatness. Sport
uniform can only be worn by those participating in ACS on the relevant day. At all times, students must
wear a complete uniform – either a complete summer uniform or a complete winter uniform. A mixture
of summer and winter uniforms is not permitted.
All students are required to wear their College blazer to and from school throughout the whole school
year. In Terms 1 and 4 students may wear the optional white College hat to and from the College. At
recess and lunch, during Terms 1 and 4, all students are required to wear the College cap or hat when
outside. These are rules relating to personal protection from the sun and skin cancer. We trust that we
will have full parental support in enforcing these measures.
Students‟ hair should be clean, well groomed and off the face. Students are not permitted to dye their
hair to unnatural colours nor are they permitted to have extreme hairstyles. The College reserves the
right to adjudicate on both the colour and style of a student‟s hair and, if necessary, require that
alterations be made. Male students must be clean shaven. If a male student chooses to come to school
unshaven then we will provide shaving facilities with a disposable razor. In some circumstances the
student may be asked to go home and shave making up the time lost with a suitable detention.
Jewellery or accessories of any kind are not to be worn. Coloured nail polish, lipstick and makeup are
also not permitted. Female students may wear a clear plastic stud in their ears only; nose, eyebrow,
chin, lip and tongue studs are not permitted. Tape or bandaids are not permitted to cover any
piercings. A wristwatch and a small plain crucifix are permitted. If students refuse to remove facial
piercing and/or jewellery, they may be sent home.
No student is allowed to come to school in their PE uniform. Senior School teams participating in ACS
on a Wednesday afternoon, and students doing PE are required to change into their PE uniform at
school. The wearing of correct sports uniform is mandatory. Students who do not wear correct uniform
will be prohibited from representing Thomas Carr College at inter-school matches.
Students must wear black lace up shoes. If a student has medical concerns then they are required to
have a note from a registered Podiatrist. In this case the alternative footwear is to be runners as close
as possible to acceptable black lace up shoes.
The Year Level Coordinator and Head of Senior School reserve the right to determine whether an
individual‟s appearance and uniform are acceptable.
Failure to comply with the correct uniform procedure without an acceptable note from a parent, may
result in a detention.
The Uniform Shop is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and can be contacted on 9749 5969.
MOBILE PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Students are not permitted to use mobile phones, MP3s, I-Pods etc. during normal school hours. If
students bring them to school then they must be placed in their secured locker. Making or receiving
calls or messages using mobile phones during the school day is not permitted. Students who need to
make a call can do so using the College pay phone. Students who use these devices during normal
school hours may have them confiscated and their parents will be asked to collect the device from the
College Administration Office. The College takes no responsibility for the safe keeping of electronic
equipment. While it is recognised that these devices are part of modern society, this equipment may
be significant distraction from the tasks at hand.
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LOCKS AND LOCKERS
Each student will be allocated a locker for the duration of the year. It is the responsibility of each
student to ensure that it is kept tidy at all times. Under no circumstances should lockers be exchanged
without negotiation with the Year Level Coordinator.
Students are also allocated their own combination lock; this remains the property of the College
and must be returned at the end of the final year. Students should not use their own locks.
Student property is not covered by the College insurance. Lockers should be locked at all times and
valuables named. Students are expected to take care of their lockers. Neither graffiti nor stickers are
acceptable on lockers. Bags are not to be placed on the top of lockers.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
The College acknowledges that many senior students undertake part-time employment, and that it may
play a significant part in their lives. With sensible planning, a part-time job can be rewarding and assist
independence. However students need to realise that their main responsibility at this time is fulfilling
their academic potential. As a general rule we suggest a senior student work no more than
approximately six to eight hours per week.
PARENT ROLE
Effective education takes places when parents play an active role in the education process. The
College encourages all parents to participate fully in the opportunities given to meet staff and to contact
individual teachers. Regular discussion at home may allay student concerns and fears. Families are
encouraged to work in partnership with the relevant pastoral care teams, and to contact their Year level
Coordinator with any concerns.
PROMOTION POLICY
The approved Promotion Policy can be viewed on the College website.
STUDENT EXIT POLICY
Before a student exits the College, parents need to write to the Principal explaining the reasons and
also make an appointment with the Head of School for an exit interview. At the interview the student
exit form needs to be completed.
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YEAR 10, VCE and VCAL
General Information
Thomas Carr College believes that academic achievement is fundamental to the future success of all
students. It therefore strives to maximise the academic potential of all students by offering a range of
programs to cater for differing student abilities. It is important that students consider their strengths,
weaknesses and interests when exploring either a VCE or VCAL pathway through the College.
It is most important that students approach the planning of their VCE/VCAL studies with great care. In
particular, ensuring that prior to selecting a subject; students check that they fall within the specific
entry requirements of that study. If you wish to change your program then you need to contact the
Director of Learning & Teaching.
An application for changing a program will only be considered in the first two weeks of each semester,
where:
• The student has altered his/her career aspirations and this requires an alteration to his/her current
course
• The parents/guardians of the student are in agreement with the change
• The change is practical in terms of class sizes and timetabling
The Victorian Certificate of Education
At Thomas Carr College, all students of VCE/VCAL are required to complete a course of Religious
Education, while completing their VCE studies.
The VCE will take on average, two years to complete and will be divided into four semesters.
Units 1 & 2 can be completed as single units (usually at Year 11).
Units 3 & 4 must be taken together as a sequence (usually at Year 12).
The basis for satisfactory completion of a VCE unit will be the achievement of the outcomes in
each unit as set down by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Most students generally complete 22 units over the two year period. The minimum is 16 units.
Students cannot obtain the VCE by completing fewer units.
Thomas Carr College requires that each student is expected to study 22 units over the two year
period.
For further information regarding VCE at Thomas Carr College, refer to the VCE section on the College
website.
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
VCAL gives you practical work-related experience, as well as literacy and numeracy skills. Like the
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCAL is an accredited secondary certificate.
Students who attempt VCAL are likely to be interested in going on to training at Technical and Further
Education (TAFE) institutes, or doing an apprenticeship.
Accredited modules and units are selected for the following four compulsory strands:
• Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• Industry Specific Skills (undertaken as a VET course)
• Work Related Skills
• Personal Development Skills
For further information regarding VCAL at Thomas Carr College, refer to the VCAL section on the
College website.
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STUDY
Student Diary
The College gives each senior student a diary. This diary remains the property of the College and must
only be used to record academic matters, such as home study, due dates, SAC dates and for the
coming school activities. It is not to be used as a personal diary nor is it to be de-faced by writing,
graffiti or stickers. Students who de-face this diary may be required to purchase a new diary. Students
need to have their diary with them whenever they leave the classroom. All set work must be recorded
in the diary.
Study and Homework
The importance of home study cannot be stressed too highly. The amount of time Senior School
students should spend on home study varies from night to night, from subject to subject and depends
upon the time of year and the number of units they are completing. As a general rule, students
completing Year 10 should be completing at least 2 to 2.5 hours study per night (10 – 15 hours per
week), with an increase to 3 hours for years 11 and 12 (15 – 20 hours per week).
It is imperative that Year 10 and 11 students get into a regular habit of home study to prepare
themselves for the rigours of their final year of study in Year 12. Homework is not only work set by the
teacher. It should also be related to reading, summarising and studying. Good learning is based on
regular work over a long period of time. Parents can check set homework on the College website.
Study Habits
The key to success at the senior level, whether it is in VCE or VCAL is a combination of hard work and
excellent study habits. Time management is the key to successful studying. Maximizing efficiency
when you study results in more free time for other activities. The following habits will help:
• Have a quiet work area free from interruption
• Set yourself goals (short term, medium term and long term (as they help keep you focussed and
motivated))
• Keep a record of all work that is required and when it is required in the student diary
• Begin work when it is set and work consistently from that time. Allow enough time to complete each
task.
• Make a list of priorities so you know which tasks come first
• Organise your time so that nothing is left to the last minute
• If you have large amounts of work to learn, break it up into chunks of information and use
highlighters for each section to help them stand out.
Study Periods
The College expects all senior students to be independent learners. When students have a study
lesson timetabled, the College expects that quiet and private study will take place. Students
undertaking projects in specialist subjects may only work in specialist rooms if they have been given
written permission by the teacher responsible for that room.
It is expected that:
• Students wishing to go to the Information Centre or specialist rooms during study lessons must first
have their name marked on the roll by the teacher supervising the lesson and have their diary
signed.
• Students are NOT to socialise in the VCE Centre during study lessons.
• Students are NOT to eat during study lessons.
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CAREERS/PATHWAYS
A well-equipped Careers/Pathways Centre is located in the Friendship Centre and provides a range of
materials including posters, charts, pamphlets and booklets on the wide range of career options and
pathways available to students. The Careers area also holds the latest handbooks and catalogues from
all major Victorian universities (and many from interstate), TAFE providers and private educational
providers. These are very important resources for students. It is the personal responsibility of all
students to be informed, so that appropriate choices can be made. The careers staff are available to
act as a “sounding board” and help students.
Students are welcome to visit the Careers Centre and browse through the library of information
available or to consult with the Careers Staff. Parents are also welcome to browse the collection and to
contact the staff at any time. Every effort will be made to answer questions and review the options
available in individual circumstances.
The Careers staff provide on-going career counselling throughout the VCE/VCAL years and can be
contacted on 8734 2444.
All Year 10 and 12 students will attend the Annual Careers and Employment Expo at the Werribee
Leisure & Events Centre in May. This gives the students the opportunity to consult with tertiary
providers, employers and apprenticeship and traineeship providers.
An excellent way to discover possible future courses after their secondary education is to visit the Open
Days at the various Universities and TAFE Colleges. They will commence some time during Term 3
and parents should look for the necessary advertisement and details which will also be on the College
website.
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SCHOOL COLOURS
All students can achieve their School Colours. This is to reward students in the areas of academics,
house, intellectual pursuits, service, sport leadership and performing arts.
Academic House Intellectual Pursuits Leadership Performing Arts Service Sport
• College Dux • Middle School House • Public Speaking Award: • College Captain • Lead Role in a Major • The Peter Davey • ACS All Star Member
Captain
Middle School and Senior
School Production Toyota Citizenship
School
Award
• Middle School • Senior School House • Debating Award: • College Vice Captain • Instrumental Music • Social Justice Award: • ACS Swimming Award
Academic Excellence Captain
Middle School and Senior
Award: Middle School and Middle School and Senior
School
Senior School
School
• Year Level Academic • Senior School Vice • Winning ACS final- • Middle School Captain • Dramatic Art Award: • The Caltex Yr 12 All • ACS Athletics Award
Excellence Award House Captain
Debating
Middle School and Senior Rounder Award
School
• End of year VCE Units • Outstanding
• Winning ACS final - • Middle School Vice • The Malthouse Theatre • Bronze, Silver or Gold • ACS Cross Country
3/4 Awards
Participation and
Enthusiasm for the
Entire House Program in
1 Year
Public Speaking Captain
Performing Arts Award Duke of Edinburgh Award Award
• The Rutherford Medal • Year Level Champion • Winning ACS final - • Leadership Award: Yr • Outstanding
• Pierre De Coubertin
for Excellence in at Athletics/Swimming or Chess
10, 11 & 12
Contribution to a Whole
Award
Chemistry
Cross Country
School, Senior School or
Middle School
Production and/or Music
ensemble
• The Gerard Christian
• Yr 12 Portfolio Leader • Member of a winning
Memorial Award for
Outstanding Diligence in
Biology
• World Skills selection in
VET (National or
international)
ACS team
Academic House Chess, Public
Speaking & Debating
• State or National High
Distinction or
Distinction
• Winning 2 events at a
house meet including
swimming and athletics
• Middle School • Member of a winning
Academic Commendation lunchtime competition
team
• Recipient of 4 Student • Placing in the top 5 of
of the Month Certificates your house in the cross
in 1 Year
country
• World Skills selection in
VET (Regional or state)
Thomas Carr College
• Participating in a
middle, senior or full
school assembly
presentation
• Outstanding
• Captain of an ACS
Attendance and Team
Enthusiasm at Lunchtime
or School Based Activity
• Representing the
school in an ACS event
Colours
College Colours
Awarding Criteria
Four shields in four different categories
or
Thomas Carr Prize
College Shield
Awarding Criteria
One from the following category gives you a pin in that category
or
3 certificates in one category gives you a pin in that category
College Commendation
Awarding Criteria
One from the following category
Leadership Music and Drama Service Sport
• Class Captain • Valuable Contributor to
Vocal/Instrumental
Ensemble or Choir
• Member of the
Instrumental Group in a
School Production
(Musical)
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• Outstanding Service to a
School Service Program
in 1 Year. (Eg:
Homework Club, Mass,
ACS Sports Coaching &
Ozanam House)
• Outstanding assistance
at a number of school
events (Eg. Information
nights)
• Member of the • Outstanding
Winning Group at ‘Battle contribution to a
of the Bands’
school/community
project (Eg. VCAL
project)
• Valuable member of the
cast or crew in a college
production
• Member of a Winning
MacThom Cup Team
• Best and Fairest of an
ACS Team
• Member of an ACS
team (Athletics,
swimming, cross country)
• ACS Event Winner
• Member of a team
which reaches the Final
of a Victorian All Schools
Competition

ACTIVITIES AT THOMAS CARR COLLEGE
Assemblies
Thomas Carr College is about community. We regularly meet as a whole school and as a Year Level.
All Senior School students are expected to attend assemblies and set a high example in terms of
behaviour and reverence to which the rest of the school will follow.
The School Leaders play a very important role running the assemblies and it is expected that all
students support their endeavours and efforts by behaving in a manner commensurate with their status
as senior students within the College. Assemblies are compulsory and blazers may be worn subject to
weather conditions.
Student Leadership
True leadership is not confined to a select few but available to all. We would like all senior students to
see themselves as leaders and to positively influence their peers. The challenge to all senior students
is to leave Thomas Carr College a richer place than when they arrived.
The strength of any community is determined by the might of all its members. Student leadership is
fostered in Year 11 with the Leadership Camp. At the end of Year 11 students are invited to apply for
leadership roles in the College for the following year. These include the positions of School Captain,
School Vice-Captain, Leadership positions with specific portfolios and House Captains and Vice
Captains of the four Houses.
The College also has Peer Support in Year 10 which provides valuable leadership training. About six
students from each Year 10 Homeroom are selected and then over a term spend time with the Year 7
students so that there is a connection with someone in the Senior School.
Mass
We are very proud of our strong Catholic heritage. All senior students are involved in a rewarding
Religious Studies program. Throughout the year the College community gathers to celebrate Mass.
Once again the expectations in relation to behaviour, respect and maturity are highest with regard to
the senior students. All students should set themselves high and appropriate standards for the rest of
the College to follow.
Graduation Dinner Dance
The College will normally hold the Graduation Dinner Dance for all Year 12 students after their final
exams. This important occasion is open to parents and immediate family. It is recommended that the
immediate family members be Year 9 students or above due to the nature of the event.
Year 11 Retreat
The Year 11s attend one Retreat. All Year 11 students are required to attend the Retreat. The
venue for the Retreat varies each year. The Retreat is a reflection on the first part of the year and a
chance to look forward to Year 12; through the values of the Gospels the students begin to deepen
their thinking. This enables students to reflect on their faith and on how they can better communicate
with those around them. Parents are involved by writing an affirmation letter that students read at the
end of the Retreat.
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Year 10 Dinner Dance
The College will normally have the Year 10 Dinner Dance for the benefit of these students. This formal
evening is open to College students only and gives them the opportunity to prepare for and enjoy such
an occasion. We expect correct behaviour at this and any other College function.
Sport and ACS
Thomas Carr College has three major House Carnivals for swimming, athletics and cross country. The
College is involved in the ACS Sports Program. We regard it an honour to represent our College in
sport and activities. Students should never feel that they have the choice to participate or not after they
have offered themselves for selection. In Year 10 students represent our College in the ACS or
undertake an alternative sports program. In Year 11 students represent our College in the ACS or
participate in the Year 11 Service Program. In Year 12 students represent our College in the ACS or
undertake private study periods.
Performing Arts
The College has a strong commitment to the Performing Arts and a College Production is undertaken
every year, alternating with a Musical. This year the College Production is a drama production „A Flea
in Her Ear’. Ticket information is available in the College Beacon closer to the event in March.
Music at Thomas Carr is an essential part of the education of every student and takes place in both the
curriculum and co-curriculum of the College. The music department is well equipped with the facilities
for VET music and has a music technology room which features programs such as Sibelius and Home
Studio. Students are encouraged to participate in a range of ensemble and choral activities. The
annual music concert in Term 3 remains a highlight of the College calendar as does the Battle of The
Sounds in Term 2.
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USE OF CARS BY STUDENTS POLICY
The privilege of driving a motor vehicle is subject to extensive preparation and rigorous examination. It
is expected that Thomas Carr College students who have been licenced to drive will do so responsibly
and with care. The aim of this policy is to ensure that lives and property are protected, while allowing
students the use of cars to facilitate travel to and from school when necessary.
Policy Guidelines
• It is expected that Thomas Carr College students who have gained a driver‟s licence are committed
to safe, responsible and legal driving at all times.
• Parent/Guardian written permission is required for travel by a licenced student driver to and from the
College. Please complete the permission slip and return it to your child’s Level Coordinator.
• The driver may travel to and from the College only. Use of the vehicle is not permitted during the
day.
• Students may not use their own vehicle to attend school excursions or school events such as the
Swimming Carnival or Athletics Carnivals. On these days, students will use the transport provided
by the College.
• Student passengers may be transported to and from school only with the prior written permission of
the parents/guardians and the driver‟s parents/guardians. As per the Vic Roads guidelines, a red P
plate driver, under the age of 21, is not permitted to transport more than 1 passenger aged between
16 and 21, at any given time.
• Due to limited parking space, parking is not permitted on College grounds. It is the driver‟s
responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is parked legally and securely.
• Students must adhere to College guidelines and Victorian legislation regarding safe driving practices.
• It is mandatory that the Thomas Carr College Student Driver‟s Contract is completed prior to any
student commencing to drive to and from the College.
All student drivers must be registered with the College.
Any breach of the above will result in the barring of the student from driving to school. If a student
persists in driving to school, he or she will not be allowed to continue his or her studies at the
College.
The content of this policy can be changed at the College Board‟s discretion at any time without
notification.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Student Name: ___________________________________ Homeroom: _________
Car Registration Number: _________ Make/Model of Car: __________________________
We have read Thomas Carr College‟s Use of Cars by Students Policy above. We agree to
co-operate in regards to this matter in order to ensure that safety factors remain paramount.
Parent/Guardian: _________________________________ Date: ______________
(Signature)
Student: ________________________________________ Date: ______________
(Signature)
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