August 2012 Newsletter - Seaview High School

Course Counselling 2012—2013
It is that time of year when students are preparing to make their subject selections for next year. During Care Group over the next three weeks
students will participate in a number of sessions that will provide them with information about a range of post-school pathways. It is critical
that students use this information and time to determine their preferences and to plan what they need to do in order to help them to achieve
their goals.
Each student will receive a Curriculum Hand Book and a subject selection form. During the Care Group sessions, students, in consultation with
subject teachers, Care Group teacher and parents/caregivers, will select a course of study for 2013. It is highly recommended that students
speak to as many people as possible in order to determine the requirements of each post school
option.
Procedures for Current Year 8 and 9 Students
All Year 8 and 9 students will return their completed, signed subject selection forms to their Care Group teacher by Friday 31 August 2012.
Procedures for Current Year 10 and 11 Students
All Year 10 and 11 students, accompanied by a parent/caregiver, will attend an interview with a Course Counsellor.
Completed subject selection forms and any other relevant documentation will need to be brought to the interview.
Interviews will be conducted during the following times:-
Wednesday 5 September: 3:15 pm – 8:15pm
Thursday 6 September 8:00am – 5:00pm
Appointments will be made on the school’s website – students will be advised when bookings open.
Current Year 10 and 11 students are not required to attend school on Thursday 6 September except for their scheduled appointment.
We encourage students to use this day for private study and to complete assignments or review work.
Lessons will be conducted as usual for students in Years 8, 9 and 12.
Year 12 students who are considering returning to school in 2013 will need to complete a subject selection form, which they can collect from
Ms Houghagen.
Please Note: Friday 7 September is a School Closure Day and Monday 10 September is a Student Free Day.
Uniform
The Seaview High School Uniform, developed in consultation with parent, staff and student representatives includes a range of options,
which are available from the Uniform Shop, open each Tuesday and Thursday between 8-8.30am.
The School Uniform includes wearing solid ALL BLACK leather, or equivalent, shoes that provide adequate support and protection. It
does not include canvas or fabric shoes (volleys), ballet-style shoes, shoes with coloured markings or coloured or white laces.
All students are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times, including on their way to and from school.
Students who are unable to be in complete uniform for any reason, on any given day are expected to report to Student Services where an
appropriate change will be arranged.
Students who are not in Uniform WILL BE DEALT WITH THROUGH THE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT PROCESS.
We thank you for your support with this.
Penny Tranter - Principal