Prospectus leaflets - Mount Carmel College

MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGEWith stunning views of the DerwentRiver, Mount Carmel College is located onpicturesque grounds in the suburb of SandyBay, just 10 minutes from the centre ofTasmania’s capital city, Hobart.Address:361 Sandy Bay Road,Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005Postal Address:PO Box 217Sandy Bay, TAS 7006Contact us today:(03) 6216 7900info@mountcarmel.tas.edu.auwww.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

VISION STATEMENTMount Carmel College, founded in 1942 bythe Sisters of Charity, is a Kindergarten toYear 10 school in the Catholic tradition.In a vibrant educational community,individuals are encouraged to develop theirpotential, live their faith, acquire a love oflearning and contribute to society withconfidence and integrity.• We Nurture• We Challenge• We Carewww.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

RECONCILIATION STATEMENTAt Mount Carmel College we respect andrecognise the importance of the Palawapeople in the history of our country and theirspiritual connection to the land. We are sorryfor the mistakes of the past.Let us strive to turn dreams into reality andopen our hearts to a future where we worktogether and learn from each other.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

BUILDING FUNDMount Carmel College has had an ApprovedBuilding Fund for many years to raise fundsfor Capital Works at the College.Over the years capital funds have beenused to purchase adjacent properties, addclassrooms and generally upgrade facilities.The College continues to work in line with itsCapital Development Plan to ensure that ourstudents are provided with the best possiblelearning environment.In 2009 the Performing Arts CentreRedevelopment (Music and Drama) wascompleted and the students took upresidence in the Drama Studio and the newMusic Room and smaller Music studios.Work was also completed on therefurbishment of the secondary undercroftarea. This project created a light and brightarea which is used as a flexible learningspace, assembly area, shade area and arefuge from the cold and wind.In March of 2009 the College was informedthat the Trade Training Centre applicationsubmitted by the Southern Catholic CollegesConsortium, led by Guilford Young College,had been successful. In 2010 refurbishmentof the Food and Textiles Rooms wascompleted, resulting in the creation of acommercial kitchen bay in our domestickitchen.Mount Carmel was successful in securing 1.7million dollars for the Building the EducationRevolution - Primary Schools in the 21stCentury Building Programme which was usedin the construction of one new classroomand the redevelopment of the whole of theground floor of the Primary block, creatingthree good-sized classrooms. Work on thisproject, which included the refurbishment ofthe White House for Learning Support, wasalso completed in 2010. In 2011, funds wereused to install an all-weather surface on thenetball court.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

BUILDING FUNDIn 2012 new fencing was erected in QuornStreet at the front of Providence House andrenovations were made to the wall at theentrance to the College off Sandy Bay Road.Donations to the School Building fund arefully TAX deductible and significantly assistthe College to put in place projects which areaimed primarily at enhancing educationaloutcomes for all our students. Donationscan be made to the College by cheque, cash,credit card, Bpay or EFTPOS and Tax Receiptswill be issued.While contributions to the Building fundare optional, you are urged to take up theopportunity of directly supporting the CapitalWorks programme of the College. Yourgenerosity is very much appreciated.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

BUS SERVICESPublic transport access to Mount CarmelCollege is exceptionally good. The Metrobus stops are located at our ‘front door’and buses travelling along Sandy Bay Roadconnect with northern, western and easternbus services in the city. If a student needsto catch a second connecting bus that tripis free. Metro timetables can be sourcedfrom the following website address: www.metrotas.com.au or by ringing the Metrohotline 13 2201.Contract services are those in mainly ruralareas and in most cases are provided free ofcharge. These services cover the followingroutes:The HuonRobert’s Coaches (Phone/fax 62641174 ormobile 0412979164) provide a service toMount Carmel departing from the followingdestinations Deep Bay, Cygnet, Huonville,Geeveston, Judbury shop. An afternoonservice is also provided.Eastern Shore to Richmond and CampaniaA Tassie Link bus leaves Campania andtravels via Richmond, and Cambridge.It travels through the city and stops in NelsonRoad, Sandy Bay. In the afternoon the buspicks up at the same site and connects withanother bus, which leaves the city to travelvia Richmond and Cambridge to Campania.A direct route to the eastern shore departingQuorn Street is available and travels to Rosny,South Arm and Acton. This is not a freeservice unless a student is able to acquire aconcession pass.The College conducts dedicated easternshore services, utilising the College bus andcoach and Walkers Coaches, which traveldesignated routes to arrive at the Collegeat 8.25 a.m. The cost of these services is$16.50 return or $11.00 one way, per studentper week. Further information is availablefrom the College by telephoning 62167900.DunalleyA Redline coach leaves Dunalley travellingthrough Copping, Forcett, Sorell, MidwayPoint, Cambridge to travel to Mount Carmel.In the afternoon the coach leaves MountCarmel College from the corner of QuornStreet and Nelson Road.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

BUS SERVICESThe Channel AreaA Metro bus leaves Woodbridge shop andtravels via Kettering Shop, Oyster CoveFruit and Vegetable Shop. At Snug Schoolstudents transfer and travel via the ChannelHighway through Margate, and via MainStreet, Kingston, to arrive at the MountCarmel College bus stop in Sandy Bay Road.In the afternoon, the Metro bus departs theDerwent Sailing Squadron car park stoppingat the same stops on the way home.Northern and Western SuburbsThe College conducts dedicated northernand western suburbs services, utilising oneof the College buses and Walkers Coaches,which travel designated routes to arrive atthe College at 8.25 a.m. The cost of theseservices is $16.50 return or $11.00 one way,per student per week. Further informationis available from the College by telephoning62167900.Blackmans Bay and KingstonMetro conducts bus services to and from theBlackmans Bay and Kingston regions. Pleaserefer to Route Numbers 428 and 429 on theMetro Tas Website for details:www.metrotas.com.auTelephone 132201.It is recommended that parents directly contactthe bus service providers to confirm bus stopsand timetables.Copies of the most current timetables arealso available from the College Office.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICYContext and RationaleThe Mount Carmel College communityactively seeks to foster the development ofself aware and self-directed students. UsingGospel values as a focus for their lives, eachstudent should participate actively in thecommunity, while at the same time, beingaffirmed as a unique individual deserving ofrespect.The Behaviour Management Policy isbased on sound and universally understoodprinciples which support the rights andresponsibilities of all staff, students andparents. Restorative practices focus attentionon the quality of relationships within thewhole school community. This presumesan acceptance of clear and reasonableexpectations and an acknowledgment ofpersonal accountability.At Mount Carmel College the developmentof the whole person is the fundamental focusof behaviour management practices. Everystudent is encouraged to grow spiritually,intellectually, emotionally and socially. Selfmanagement,the acceptance of personaland group rights and responsibilities andthe maintenance of effective behaviourmanagement practices and proceduresunderpin behaviour management at theCollege.PrinciplesAll students, staff and parents are expectedto/should aspire to:• Give witness to the message of theGospel• Affirm the essential goodness of eachindividual• Respect the dignity of the human personthrough consideration and courtesy• Develop a sense of responsibility foractions and their consequences• Develop the capacity to re-affirm, repairand rebuild relationships• Develop reflective practices in relationsto behaviour• Trust in and commit to fair processEvery member of the College community isencouraged to commit to:• The Catholic ethos of the College• The charism of the Sisters of Charity• The Creed of Rights and Responsibilities• College expectations / procedureswww.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

RESTORATIVE PRACTICEWe adopt Restorative Practices at MountCarmel College as our way of relating witheach other. The aim of Restorative Practiceis to restore right relationships and bringabout healing after some hurt or harm hasbeen done to another or others. It has, at itsheart, the key Gospel values of reconciliation,responsibility, integration and resolution ofconflict. Restorative Practice offers processesthat can help all students learn to understandand deal with their own emotions in waysthat build stronger relationships.The Restorative Practice motto withinthe College is Triple R: Respect, Restore,Repair.Restorative Practice includes the followingfour key elements:• Focus upon harm and relationships, noton blame and punishment.• Working with one another• Importance of fair process• Key restorative questions:• What happened?• What were you thinking of at thetime?• What have you thought aboutsince?• Who has been affected by whatyou have done?• In what way?• What do you think you need to doto make things right?By incorporating these key elements in theprocess of Restorative Practice the studentsbuild a powerful basis for experiencing andbuilding healthy dialogue with each other.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

CREED OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESAs an educational community that strivesto nurture, challenge and care for eachmember we believe that teamwork isessential in maintaining positive relationshipsbetween students, staff and parents. Anunderstanding of each community member’srights and responsibilities is integral tocreating an environment, which promotes thesocial and emotional wellbeing of all.For students this means:(Rights) To learn.(Responsibilities) Not to interfereor distract the learning of othersand to participate in learningactivities with effort andcooperation.To be treated with respect andfairness. To treat others withrespect and fairness irrespectiveof individual differences.To have opinions heard andrespected. To hear and respectthe opinions of others.For personal property to be safeand free from interference.To ensure the safety of ownbelongings and not to steal,damage or destroy propertybelonging to other people.To receive support, respect andcare. To respect, support andcare for others.To move freely and safely inand around the College withoutfear of intimidation. To observesafety rules and not to intimidateother people emotionally orphysically.To learn in a clean and tidyenvironment. To maintainthe school environment by notlittering, destroying or defacingschool property.To have fair access to Collegeresources. To share resourcesand be cooperative.For staff this means:(Rights) To work or teachwithout distraction.(Responsibilities) To provideor assist in the delivery of aneducational program whichmeets the needs of the students.To be treated freely and safelyaround the school without fearof intimidation. To work toensure that others are safe andfree from intimidation.For personal property to besafe, respected and free frominterference. To respect theproperty of others.To have a private life. Torespect the privacy of colleagues,students and parents.To receive appropriate supportfrom school and the schoolcommunity. To give appropriatesupport to the community.To be shown courtesy andspoken to politely. To becourteous and well mannered.To a clean and tidy College. Tomaintain and improve the schoolenvironment both inside andoutside the classroom.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

CREED OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESFor parents this means:(Rights) To be aware of theeducational programs of theschool.(Responsibilities) To support theeducational programs of theschool and their implementation.For their children to receive aquality education. To supportthe school community.To be fully informed of thebehaviour and progress of theirchildren. To attend Parent/Teacher interviews and to keepthe school informed of matterswhich may affect the educationof their children.For their children to be safe inthe school environment. To actin a responsible and safe mannerwhen delivering and collectingchildren from school.For personal property to be safeand free from interference. Torespect the property of others.To be involved in all Collegeactivities. To support Collegeactivities. For example, ParentInformation nights, sportingteams, committees, Fairs etc.To be shown courtesy andspoken to politely. To becourteous and well mannered.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

FEES AND LEVIESDiscounts on Tuition Fees3 children 10% for each child ina Tasmanian Catholicschool4 children 20% for each child ina Tasmanian Catholicschool5 or more children 30% for each child ina Tasmanian CatholicschoolLeviesThe levies are charged annually to helpmeet the costs of providing materials for thevarious teaching programmes. The leviesinclude all excursions and co-curricularactivities and vary to cover camps, learnto-swimprogrammes and sacramentalprogrammes.Invoicing of Fees and LeviesThe fees and levies will be invoiced in tenmonthly instalments from February toNovember. Direct debit, Bill pay, DirectCredit, Centrepay and EFTPOS facilities areavailable.Early Bird DiscountPayment of the annual account by the endof March will attract an early bird discountof $60 per enrolled student for payments bycash or cheque. Discounts will be lower forpayments by credit.Overdue Account FeeAn Overdue account fee of $10 will becharged on overdue accounts.2013 Fees and LeviesGrade Tuition Fees Levies Total 10 x Monthly(Per Annum) (Per Annum) InstalmentsKindergarten $2300 $2300 $230Prep $1815 $485 $2300 $230One $1815 $485 $2300 $230Two $1815 $485 $2300 $230Three $2125 $581 $2706 $271Four $2194 $698 $2892 $289Five $2194 $698 $2892 $289Six $2194 $764 $2958 $296Seven $2490 $930 $3420 $342Eight $2607 $779 $3386 $339Nine $2722 $898 $3620 $362Ten $2722 $898 $3620 $362Invoices to be billed from February to November.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

FEES AND LEVIESFees for Late Commencement/EarlyDepartureShould a student commence or conclude his/her studies at Mount Carmel College part ofthe way through a month, a proportion of therelevant fees will be charged.For students commencing up to and includingthe 15th of the month, full fees will becharged. Commencing after the 15th of themonth, 50% of normal fees will be charged.For students concluding up to and includingthe 15th of the month, 50% of the normalfees will be charged. Concluding after the15th of the month, full fees will be charged.Notice of WithdrawalParents are requested to provide writtennotice of withdrawal of a student to thePrincipal. The required period of notice is oneterm in advance. In lieu of notice one term’sfees will be charged.Fee VariationsFamilies who anticipate or are experiencingdifficulty in paying fees are invited to contactthe Principal or Finance Officer. Alternativepayment arrangements may be considered ornegotiated.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENTFor a small College, the number and varietyof co-curricular activities on offer are quiteremarkable. We firmly believe in encouragingour students to participate fully in the lifeof the College, which enables personaldevelopment, and growth in school spirit. Asindividuals, the students consider the optionsand take up sporting, cultural and leadershipinvolvements, which will complementand nurture their unique giftedness. Cocurricularendeavours are pursued in a spiritof enthusiasm and cooperation.The performing and creative arts are avenuesfor students to achieve exceptionallyhigh standards. The College DramaProduction has established a fine tradition ofperformance. Music and Choir are practicedweekly and provide a rich tapestry of sound.Music enhances each liturgical celebrationand supports the spiritual life of the College.Creative Arts students are encouraged toexplore a variety of areas such as drawing,ceramics, sculpture and painting. Outreach,including the work of St. Vincent de Paul,takes students into the wider community tohelp those in need.Debating teams vigorously researchchallenging topics and public speakingopportunities are taken up with enthusiasmand success.Sport is an integral part of life at MountCarmel. Opportunities for sportinginvolvement are extensive and may includeGymnastics, Badminton, Hockey, Swimming,Athletics, Netball, Diving, Futsal, Tennis,Squash, Touch-Football, Cross-Country,Triathlon, Cricket, Softball, Surfing, Basketball,Soccer, Water Polo, Equestrian, and Sailing.Students are encouraged to be active andto participate in the sports of their choicein order to enhance fitness and introducebalance into their lives.Our emphasis is on enjoyment, teamworkand good sportsmanship rather than winningat all costs!While students are invited to participatefully in co-curricular activities we emphasisethe need for them to carefully consider theircommitments, so that sufficient time is leftfor rest and relaxation.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

SECONDARY CURRICULUMOur tradition of academic excellencespeaks to our students of encouragementto achieve their best in learning. Implicit inour Vision Statement is our understandingof and commitment to the development ofthe giftedness of each student as a uniqueindividual.The secondary curriculum offers a breadthof opportunity for all our students in thelearning areas of Religious Education,Mathematics, The Arts, English, Health &Physical Education, LOTE, History, Science,Information & Communication Technologyand Vocational and Applied Learning. A richfoundational experience in a broad selectionof subjects is provided in Years 7 and 8.Learning is deepened in Years 9 and 10 wheresome specialisation occurs prior to movingon to senior secondary education.As Mount Carmel College plans for itsfuture ICT needs, ensuring that it maximisesboth student learning options and studentengagement, the Leadership Team, theCurriculum Team and other strategic groupswithin the College made a significantdecision. For the 2013 school year, studentsfrom Grade Four to Year Ten will purchasetheir own iPads for use across the curriculum.We believe that in an effective learningcommunity all students should beencouraged to take responsibility for theirown learning. Planning a pathway to thefuture through education should be life-givingand empowering. Opportunities are given toall students to develop a confidence in theirown abilities, a capacity to build a personalvision for the future and a desire to be faithfilledand articulate young women who usetheir talents to make a difference in theirworld.Their learning should not confine but ratherit should give a freedom and a permissionto explore, question, evaluate and commit.By the time that they reach Year Nine,study should be evolving into a desire forknowledge, rather than an imposition. Aresponsible learner is one who recognises thebenefits of self-discipline and balance and thevalue of growth through making mistakes.We are a Christ-centred community and, assuch, all teaching and learning occurs withinthe context of Gospel values and restorativepractices, specifically justice and compassion.In this way our students are challenged to usetheir gifts well, respecting and caring for theneeds of self and others and walking forwardstrong in faith, to be women of knowledge,integrity and truth.Australian CurriculumMount Carmel College is committedto the informed implementation of theAustralian Curriculum from F-10. Whilethe traditional structure of the scope andsequence within discrete learning areas isretained, the Australian Curriculum will giveexplicit attention to general capabilities.These are: literacy, numeracy, informationand communication technology, ethicalbehaviour, critical and creative thinking,intercultural understanding and personal andsocial competence.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

SECONDARY CURRICULUMThe three cross-curriculum dimensions– indigenous history and culture, acommitment to sustainable living and Asiaand Australia’s engagement with Asia shouldensure that our students are able to learnacross disciplines and build new expertise, aswell as function effectively in the work placesof the 21st Century. The implementationof the Australian Curriculum will continueto have some impact on the English,Mathematics, Science and History programsin the College for 2013.Years 7 & 8The following core subjects are studiedby all students in Years 7 and 8: ReligiousEducation, English, Mathematics, Science,Health & Physical Education, History.Students in Years 7 and 8 also study thefollowing specialist subjects: Art, Music,Drama, Technology (Foods, Textiles andInformation Technology)In Year 7 all students study both Japaneseand French. In Year 8 students continue theirstudy of either Japanese or French.Years 9 & 10In Years 9 and 10 all students study sixcompulsory subjects: Religious Studies,English, Mathematics (streamed), Science,Health & Physical Education, History.In addition to the above compulsory subjectsYears 9 and 10 students are asked tochoose three elective subjects. Year 9 and10 elective subjects possibly available are:Art, Craft & Design, Outdoor Education(Year 10), Japanese, Business Studies,Mathematics Methods (Year 10), Drama,Child Studies (Year 9), Computing,Science & Mathematics Extended (Year9), Food Studies, Sport Science, Music,Vocational Education and Training (KitchenOperations) (Year 10).Pathway PlanningPathway Planning “.. leads students througha decision making process inviting them toconsider a range of possibilities, the suitabilityof these choices to their abilities, beliefs andaspirations, and the likelihood that they areopting for a pathway that, in the long term, isgoing to be both rewarding and sustainable.”Department of Education, Tasmania (2006) My Plan for My FuturePathway Planning is a process wherebystudents have the opportunity to gatherinformation, develop skills, think about andplan for their own future study or workpathways. The rationale for asking studentsto develop Pathway Plans is because researchhas shown that students who are giventhe opportunity and support to engage in apathway planning process are better able tomake informed decisions about their futureoptions and choices.At Mount Carmel the personalised planningprocess begins in Year 8 with a focus on theimportance of self awareness in decisionmaking, developing goal setting skillsand beginning to think about their futureaspirations.In Year 9 the focus broadens, encouragingstudents to see themselves as membersof their broader community and ask “Howcan I make a difference? What do I want tocontribute?”In Year 10, Pathway Planning places astrong emphasis upon the transition skillsstudents will need to negotiate a life of workand learning beyond their years of formalschooling: communicating, teamwork,problem solving, self management, planningand organising, technology, global thinking,initiative and enterprise, and being ethical.Under the direction of their ClassTeachers, Year 10 students develop anindividualised personal portfolio reflectingtheir achievements and interests, to take totheir next place of work or learning. Theyhave the opportunity to learn more abouta variety of study and career paths throughvisiting speakers and excursions including theUniversity of Tasmania information sessionsand the National Careers Expo. Studentswith an interest in pursuing studies at TAFETasmania may have the opportunity to attendTAFE Taster days.Mount Carmel College works closely withGuilford Young College to support studentsin the transition to Year 11 and the Year 10Pathway Planning process involves GYCParent Information Evenings, student visitsto GYC, the availability of GYC liaison staff toprovide ongoing support and information forMount Carmel students and an opportunityfor individual subject counselling.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

PRIMARY CURRICULUMA stimulating and exciting environmentfor learning is created for our Primarychildren at Mount Carmel College. Theactivities in which our children are engagedare designed to develop skills, knowledge,deep understanding, a love of learning anda respect for Christian values. We haveadopted the Australian Curriculum in English,Mathematics, Science, and History.Religious EducationOur programme aims to develop within eachstudent a loving relationship with Jesus. TheChristian message permeates all aspects ofPrimary School life.EnglishTeachers at Mount Carmel College believethat all the children in their care must beequipped with the literacy skills necessary forthem to participate fully in society. LearningSupport staff provide invaluable assistance toour students in this key learning area.MathematicsThe development of numeracy skills isa priority on a daily basis in our Primaryclassrooms. In 2008, Mount Carmelwas a pilot school for a project aimed atimproving numeracy teaching and learning.Every student from Preparatory to Grade 6completes an individual numeracy interviewto pinpoint areas of understanding, as wellas areas of misconception. The project hasproved to be invaluable for teachers andstudents, was expanded in 2009 and remainsan integral part of the Curriculum.HistoryA stimulating program of inquiry has beendesigned by staff in accordance with theAustralian Curriculum. Our students makeconnections with the community throughguest speakers, including regular excursions.Grade Six students engage in a day tripto Melbourne to explore immigration toAustralia.ScienceA revised Science program, once again inaccordance with the Australian Curriculum,enables students to explore important andinteresting questions about the biological,physical and technological world. A practical,hands-on approach to Science makes it anexciting area of learning for our students.TechnologySharing a campus with our Secondary Schooloffers us excellent facilities and professionalpersonnel. Access to computer laboratoriesand the availability of a wide range ofsoftware and equipment in our Primaryclassrooms suited to integrated learninghave enabled us to develop a highly effectiveInformation Technology Programme.All Primary classrooms have wirelessInternet, and laptop computer access,which opens doors to information andcommunications. We are confident thatthe introduction in 2013 of personal iPadsfor students from Grade Four onwards willfurther enhance IT familiarity and learning.LanguagesStudents from Grade 4 to Grade 6 learnJapanese language and culture. Primarystudents are fortunate to have theopportunity to meet and work with visitorsfrom Japan through the Secondary culturalexchange programme.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

PRIMARY CURRICULUMThe ArtsSpecialist teaching is offered in the area ofMusic with weekly lessons and separatechoral activities. Performances for parentsand grandparents are held throughout theyear. Opportunities will be available this yearfor participation in choral eisteddfods.Class teachers work to develop specificskills in dance, drama, media and visual arts.Students regularly view performances byvisiting entertainers or by attending localproductions off campus.Excellent facilities for The Arts are sharedby the Primary and Secondary sections ofthe College. These facilities were furtherenhanced in 2009 with the refurbishment ofthe Performing Arts Centre.Health and Physical EducationStudents are encouraged to participate ina variety of sports and physical activities.Specialist Physical Education staff conduct asequential and structured skill developmentprogramme in each class. Daily P.E. isintegral to the primary school day.Enrichment ActivitiesMount Carmel College prides itself onoffering a wide range of enrichment activitiesfor its students. Many opportunities are opento children to participate in ‘extra’ activitiessuch as instrumental tuition, OutdoorEducation Camps (Grades 4 and 5), Debatingand a wide range of sports including Netball,Hockey, Hookin2Hockey, Swimming, Soccer,Athletics, Water Polo and Softball.One SchoolStaff and students in both Primary andSecondary work together to nurture all thestudents in our College. ‘Buddy’ systemsbetween younger and older students provideinvaluable learning opportunities as well asfostering a lively school spirit.We adopt Restorative Practices at MountCarmel as our way of relating with eachother. Restorative Practice offers processesthat can help all students learn to understandand deal with their own emotions in waysthat build stronger relationships.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

KINDERGARTEN AND AFTER SCHOOL CAREGeneral InformationThe Kindergarten offers five week-daymorning sessions which operate from 8.45a.m. until 12.00 noon.MealsEach child brings their own morning tea,which they are able to handle independently.Children who stay for extended day care alsobring a packed lunch. We encourage parentsto consider a variety of raw vegetables, driedand fresh fruit or sandwiches. Children arealso required to bring their own drink in acontainer, with a screw top lid only, whichthey are able to handle independently. Lolliesand chocolates are unsuitable for morningtea. Children are asked NOT to bring nuts toschool, as the College is a Nut Free Zone.UniformChildren bring their art smocks on Mondayand they leave them on designated hooks.Smocks are to be taken home to be launderedwhen necessary. The children wear theirart smocks for indoor activities and outdoorwater play. Sun hats are compulsory andmust be worn for all outdoor activities. Thechildren’s coats and hats are to be left ontheir designated hook in the foyer. All itemsmust be clearly labelled with the child’sname.If a child’s hair is below shoulder length itmust be secured into a ponytail or bun (forhealth and safety reasons) with accessoriesin the College colours.Kindergarten Daily RoutineThe morning sessions are conducted asfollows:8.30 – 8.45 a.m. Arrival timeChildren must be settled into Kindergartenfor 8.45 a.m. commencement. We begin theformal part of the morning with a prayer.9.00 - 10.30 a.m. Indoor ProgramThe children engage in a variety of plannedactivities in Religious Education, Science,Mathematics, Technology, The Arts andStudies of the Environment. Once a week thechildren visit the library and are involved inliterature based activities. They may borrowone book per week, commencing from thesecond week of term.10.30 - 10.45 a.m. Morning TeaThe children eat in the undercover area(weather permitting) or in the wet area onrainy days.10.45 - 11.30 a.m. Outside ProgramThe outdoor area is an essential part of thelearning environment for the children. Theoutdoor program will include sand play, useof the climbing equipment, water play andbike riding. Children have Physical Education& Music Lessons each week with specialistteachers.11.30 – 11.50 a.m. Group ActivitiesThe children, as a group, engage in activitiessuch as discussions, listening activities,language games, singing, music, movement,stories and poetry.11.50 – 12.00 noon Collection TimeThe children pack up, collect their bags andwe conclude the morning session with aprayer.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

KINDERGARTEN AND AFTER SCHOOL CAREParent AccessParents are very welcome to visit theKindergarten classroom at any time. Aparent help roster will be attached tothe notice board at the entrance to theKindergarten.ExcursionsExcursions are a vital aspect of anyKindergarten program and we effectivelyutilise the local environment with regularexcursions the Marieville Esplanade andLambert Park. These excursions link intointegrated units of work that providelearning experiences related to the expectedoutcomes of the curricula.Kindergarten Uniform Requirements• College Track Suit• Gold Polo Shirt• College Rugby Top• Navy Shorts• White SocksSandshoes (predominantly white)• Mount Carmel College School Bag• Art Smock (waterproof)• Sun Hat/CapRibbon (navy blue or white)Before/After School CareAvailable from 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. inthe mornings and from 3.00 p.m. to 6:00p.m. in the afternoons both for Primary andKindergarten students.• $9.00 for the morning session• $26.00 afternoon session• Early Bird pickup (before 4.00 p.m.) -$21.00After Kinder CareOur Kindergarten building becomes achildcare centre from 12.00 noon onwardseach day. After Kinder Care is available from12.00 noon until 3.00 p.m. for $26.00 persession.Vacation Care/Pupil Free Day CareAvailable from 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. -$45.00 (Excursion costs extra)Payment of AccountsRegular CareAccounts will be issued fortnightly. Paymentis required within seven days of issue of theinvoice.Child Care Benefit (CCB)Child Care Benefit will be deductedfrom invoices as approved by the FamilyAssistance Office (FAO).www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

UNIFORMThe uniform requirements are:• Students are to wear full uniform to andfrom school.• Blazers and boaters are to be wornto and from school each day unlessan announcement is made indicatingotherwise.• Secondary students involved in threeor more College activities in one day,requiring the wearing of the Collegesports uniform, may request a UniformExemption Card, giving them permissionto wear their College Tracksuit to andfrom school.• Students involved in after school trainingor sports competitions may wear fullsports uniform home.• A high standard of personal presentationis expected of students at all times andcare should be taken to keep uniforms ingood condition. If a uniform is soiled ordamaged and requires repair or cleaning,the complete reverse season uniformis to be worn, not the sports uniform,e.g. the summer uniform is to be wornif the winter uniform is being cleaned/repaired.• According to the College Sun ProtectionPolicy, in Term One until Easter and forthe duration of Term Four, a Collegesun hat or cap (not the College boater)is to be worn outside at recess, lunchbreaks or while involved in other outdooractivities.• Hair over collar length must be fullytied back with a regulation navy orwhite ribbon or headband. Any clips orcombs used should be in neutral colours.Extreme hairstyles are unacceptable,including obviously dyed hair, hairstylesthat incorporate two starkly contrastingshades such as bleached blond and darkbrown, hair dyed black and hair bleachedvery blond. If a student’s hair colour orstyle is unacceptable she will be requiredto alter it within a set period of time.• A watch and small silver or goldsleepers or studs may be worn if earsare pierced (one earring only per lobe).Piercings other than the ear lobe arenot permitted. Students will be askedto remove other jewellery and it willbe held at the College Office, clearlylabelled, to be returned at the end ofterm.• Students are not to wear make-up orcoloured nail polish with their schooluniform.• Where extra warmth is needed, navyCollege scarves (as available from theuniform shop) and navy gloves may beworn with the winter uniform only.• Students should carry their books etc. inthe Mount Carmel College bags.• Students are not permitted to eator drink in public places, apart fromdesignated eating-places, while inuniform. Chewing gum is not permitted.www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au

UNIFORMPrimary – Summer (Boys)Preparatory to Grade 2Jumper – brownShorts – greyOpen necked short-sleeved shirt – whiteCollege back packLace-up school shoes – blackSocks anklet – greyCollege sun hat or capPrimary – Winter (Boys)Preparatory to Grade 2Jumper – brownLong Pants – greyLong-sleeved shirt – whiteCollege tieCollege back packBlack school shoes – lace-up onlySocks – greyCollege sun hat or capSports Uniform (Boys)Preparatory to Grade 2Gold polo shirt with College logoCollege track suitWhite College sports socksShorts – navy blueWhite sandshoesPrimary – Summer (Girls)Preparatory to Grade 6Boater hatCardigan – navyDressBlazerCollege back packBrown school shoes – lace-up only (fromGrade 3 onwards)Ribbon or headband – navy or whiteSocks anklets – whiteNavy smockCollege sun hat or capPrimary – Winter (Girls)Preparatory to Grade 6Boater hatJumper – brownTunic – brownShirt – whiteTieBlazerCollege back packNavy smockBrown school shoes – lace-up only (fromGrade 3 onwards)Ribbon or headband – navy or whiteSocks knee-hi – fawnWinter weight tights – fawnCollege sun hat or capSecondary – SummerYears 7 – 10Boater hatCardigan – navyDressBlazerCollege back packLaboratory coatBrown school shoes – lace-up onlyRibbon or headband – navy or whiteSocks anklet – whitePanty hose 40 Denier – fawnCollege sun hat or capSecondary – WinterYears 7 – 10Boater hatJumper – brownSkirt – brownShirt – whiteTieBlazerCollege back packLaboratory coatBrown school shoes – lace-up onlyRibbon or headband – navy or whitePanty Hose 40 Denier – fawnPanty Hose 70 Denier – fawnWinter Weight Tights – fawnCollege sun hat or capApplied LearningApron and capVocational Education TrainingApron, cap and jacketSports Uniform (Girls)Preparatory to Year 10Gold polo shirt with College logo and/ornavy & gold sports top (Grades 3 – 10)College track suitWhite College sports socksWhite sandshoes (No Dunlop Volleys/casualshoes/skate shoes)Plain navy sports bag (Grades 3 – 10)Optional ItemsRugby topNavy regulation shortsNavy scarfNavy glovesNavy polar fleece vestNavy polar fleece headbandNavy legginsCompulsory Items(if representing the College)• Navy & gold sports top(All sports – Grades 2 –10)• Navy and gold singlet top & navy bikeshorts/leggins(Athletics & Cross Country – Grades3 – 10)• Navy sports skirt & navy sports briefs(Netball, Hockey, Squash, Badminton &Tennis teams)• Navy & gold College bathers andswimming cap(Swimming /Water Polo Grades 3 – 10)• Navy regulation shorts(Soccer)• College Hockey socks(Soccer, Hockey & Softball teams)• Sailing vest(Sailing)• Navy knickerbockers(Softball Grades 6-10)• Navy regulation shorts, numberedsinglet(Basketball)(College cap only to be worn with anyCollege sports uniform when representingthe College).www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au