2020 Information Booklet - Welcome to Marion Middle School - Temple Christian College
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Welcome This information booklet has been developed to assist you in preparing for your child s transition to Temple Christian College Marion Middle School commencing 2020. As a new student to the Middle School, there are a number of forms that will need to be completed and we trust that the information contained within this booklet will assist you in selecting and completing the necessary forms. Together with Andy Clayton and Phil Paterson, I am very excited to be partnering with you in supporting and nurturing your students within an authentic Christian community that they may develop into the full potential of their God gifted abilities. On behalf of all the team here at Temple Christian College we’d like to once again extend a very warm welcome and ask that you do not hesitate to contact us should you require any additional information or assistance. Marcel Rijken Principal, Temple Christian College About this Booklet This booklet is yours to keep as a reference guide and covers important information relating to a number of key areas within the life of the school including Consent Forms, the Laptop Program and Uniforms. When required, this booklet will give explanations relating to the necessary forms and processes required to be completed for 2020. Contained within the Booklet Consent Forms Laptop Program During the course of the school year, students from All new students enrolled within Temple the Marion Middle School will join together with Christian College Middle School in 2020 students from the other Temple Christian College will be issued with a personal laptop Campuses to participate in a number of inter- through the Temple Christian College house events such as swimming and athletics as School Laptop Program for use at school well as other school events and excursions. and at home. In order to provide the correct duty of care it is Uniform Guidelines important that the following forms are completed and returned to the school in preparation for 2020: All new students enrolled within Temple Christian College Middle School in 2020 • 2020 Excursion & Event Consent Form will be expected to be wearing the full Temple Christian College uniform as per • 2020 Panadol Acknowledgement Form the Temple Christian College Uniform Guidelines. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Consent Forms 2020 PANADOL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM Why you need to complete this form The Parent Acknowledgement Form contained within this pack pertains to the Medicine at School and Health & Safety information detailed within this book and also featured within the 2020 Temple Christian College Student Planner which will be issued to your child at the commencement of the 2020 school year. The 2020 Panadol In order to provide the correct duty of care it is important that this form be Acknowledgment Form must be completed for every student attending Temple Christian College Marion returned to Sunrise Middle School in 2020 and returned to the school by the due date indicated Marion by the due on the form. date indicated on the form What the consent form covers At the time of acceptance of a position at Temple Christian College Marion Middle School via Sunrise Christian School, parents formalise their agreement to partner with the School in the implementation of School Policies, Procedures and Expectations. The information provided on this form and within the School Planner reflects these Policies and contains updated information as to how these Policies, Procedures and Expectations are implemented on a daily basis. The response Important Note: provided on this consent form must Regarding the acknowledgement for Panadol, it is critical that the match the response response provided on this form matches the same response provided on other medical on previous School Medical Forms and the 2020 Student Planner. forms and the 2020 Student Planner MEDICINES AT SCHOOL Medication is both prescribed and non-prescribed medication whether authorised by a medical professional, a pharmacist or purchased across the counter. Medication includes analgesics such as paracetamol and other agents used for pain management and antihistamines used in the treatment of allergies. Information relating A Doctor’s authorisation outlining terms of use and condition being treated to Medicines at must be given to the School First Aid Officer at the time prescribed School can also be medication is brought in. Medication must remain in its original packaging found within the which clearly identifies the owner, the content and the dosage. front section of the 2020 Student Planner With the exception of an Asthma inhaler, students are prohibited from carrying medication on their person or keeping it in their locker. With the exception of an Asthma inhaler, all medication whether prescribed or non-prescribed, is to be handed in to the SSO where it will be labeled and placed in the locked medicines cupboard in the first aid room. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Consent Forms MEDICINES AT SCHOOL Under no circumstances are students to offer medication to another student or receive medication from another student. Students who use an inhaler for Asthma must take their inhaler to PE lessons and all off campus activities, camps and excursions. Students must provide their own spacer if one is required. If a lifesaving device such as an EpiPen is required to be carried by a student, a doctor’s authorisation must be provided to the School and a copy kept with the medication. An emergency supply must also be given to the School. This will be kept in the locked medicines cupboard in the first aid room. Paracetamol and antihistamines (Senior School) are administered on a strictly limited basis by the School First Aid Officer in strict accordance with the packaging and where parents have signed consent form. Ongoing use will require a Doctor’s letter of authority. HEALTH AND SAFETY Information relating The School takes very seriously its ‘Duty of Care’ to students. to Health & Safety at School can also be Footwear must be consistent with School Uniform Policy. Students may be found within the asked to work in the admin area and classroom work will be brought to them front section of the if incorrect footwear is worn to school. 2020 Student Planner The wearing of hats is compulsory whenever students are outdoors in Term 1 and 4. There is no early dismissal on very hot days. Classrooms are temperature controlled and measures are taken to ensure students are able to remain in air-conditioned areas during hot weather. Students should bring their own personal roll on sunscreen. Sunscreen is available for outdoor PE lessons. Students must observe all directions given by staff pertaining to safety and when Maintenance Staff or Contractors are working within the school. Directions may include signage or physical barriers which indicate an area is out of bounds. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Consent Forms 2020 EXCURSION & EVENT CONSENT FORM Why you need to complete this form During the course of the 2020 School year, students across every year level at Temple Christian College Middle School, will be required to attend a The 2020 Excursion number of excursion and special events. & Event Consent Form must be By signing and returning the consent form as per the due date indicated on returned to Sunrise the form, Parents / Guardians give permission for their child to participate in Marion by the due all 2020 Inter House events; Subject and Year level, Extra-curricular date indicated on the excursions; and Inter School sports teams. form What the consent form covers PARENT / GUARDIAN PERMISSION WILL ALLOW TEACHERS TO TAKE STUDENTS TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Inter-House Swimming, Athletics and Cross-Country events. 2. All Subject and Year level excursions. 3. Extra-curricular excursions. 4. Inter School sports teams. This consent form will cover all school excursions and events held on Monday to Friday during school terms. For every event that your child will attend throughout the year, the event details will be provided to parents/ guardians at least one week prior to the excursion. All subject based excursions and Inter House events require compulsory attendance for all students. Medical information and first aid supplies will be taken to all excursions. Students who have an Asthma action plan or require an EpiPen, should ensure this comes with them on each excursion they attend. Transport will be provided by the school for all excursions. A location and time of dismissal will be provided for parents on the excursion information sent home in the lead up to the excursion. Parents/ Guardians may withdraw permission for their child to attend any Inter School sporting event or other extra-curricular excursion throughout the year. Important Notes Written notification must be provided if Notification of withdrawn permission, alternative transport your child can not arrangements or alternative arrangements for a student to be collected attend a scheduled from an excursion must be provided in writing at least two days prior to excursion/event or in the event by sending a text message through the school SMS system. the case of arragning This information will be forwarded to the organizing teacher. alternate travel or dismissal In the event of a parent/guardian needing to be contacted, the teacher arragements in charge will make contact with the primary care giver listed on the school database. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Laptop Program INTRODUCTION Temple Christian College acknowledges the educational advantages for students learning in a digital environment by providing students access to a broad range of digital learning devices and resources. All students enrolled within year levels 7 to 10 at Temple Christian College Marion Middle School in 2020 will be issued with a personal laptop through the Temple Christian College School Laptop Program for use at school and at home. This access to a personal laptop is subject to parents and students having read and agreed to the Policy by completing the Laptop Agreement Form and signing the ICT User Agreement. Laptops will be issued to new students during Term 1 of 2020 or at the time that the new student commences education at the Middle School. Enclosed with this booklet is the 2020 Temple Christian College Laptop All new students Agreement Form which needs to be completed and returned to the school by enrolled within year the due date indicated on the form or as soon as possible following enrolment. levels 7 to 10 at the Marion Campus will ICT USER AGREEMENT be issued with a personal laptop This agreement will need to be read in conjunction with the ‘Responsible Use of through the Temple ICT Resources’ document, which is outlined in the pages to follow. Christian College It is expected students will use the school’s ICT resources responsibly at all Laptop Program times to assist and enhance learning in their courses. Responsible use is in keeping with the accepted philosophy and standards of the school and the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia. This extends to acknowledging digital information sources in accordance with copyright laws by using school guidelines for references and bibliographies. It is the school’s expectation that student use of digital resources will always be related to the school curriculum and authorised school activities. To support learning using digital resources, the school will endeavour to provide students with: Access to a laptop is • Access to school online digital learning resources subject to parents • Access to digital equipment, according to learning needs and students • An individually assigned laptop computer, as determined by the school, completing the Laptop Agreement according to current school policy. Form TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Laptop Program ICT USER AGREEMENT STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to maintain a positive and productive learning Students are environment, by: expected to maintain a positive and Keeping personally assigned laptop computers secure and in good productive learning order at school and at home. environment by adhering to the Ensuring individually assigned laptop computers are: responsibilities stored and carried in school-provided bags outlined within the fully charged overnight ICT User Agreement available for study at school every school day securely locked in lockers when not in use during the school day stored safely at home when not in use Protecting personal network passwords and especially not sharing the passwords with other people, in or out of school. Following teacher instruction with regards to appropriate and timely use of the digital equipment and resources. Promptly informing the ICT Department of damage to, breakdowns or loss of, digital equipment or resources: informing the ICT Department as soon as possible, along with providing an explanation of the problem giving the ICT Department access to any digital equipment in question as soon as possible. Communicating with others and publishing material online in an appropriate and ethical manner at all times. Adhering to Temple Christian College, SACE Board, State, and Federal Government laws regarding plagiarism, defamation, access to and use of illegal software, sites and materials. PARENT RESPONISBILITIES Parents/guardians Parents/guardians are required to pay an excess in the event of accidental are required to pay an damage to the laptop computer. The excess for accidental damage is $100. excess in the event of Accidental damage includes the breakage of the laptop screen. accidental damage to the laptop computer. There is also a requirement to pay an excess for a lost or stolen laptop. The excess for theft, loss or deliberate damage is $100. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Laptop Program FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How will the laptops be used in the classroom? The use of devices in the classroom has evolved since their introduction at Temple Christian College as students and teachers have become more familiar with them. The device can be used to record and document information, then share learning. Staff and students collaborate and use the device as a tool that develops the student as information seeker, analyser and evaluator, problem-solver and decision-maker. Students have access to programs that enable them to create ways in which to communicate their findings and become publishers of their own work. The nature of the 1:1 environment is that students will have their laptop with them and available for use throughout the school day. This does not mean The use of laptops that they will be used in every class. Like other learning tools, the use of will depend on the laptops will depend on the particular learning activity and this is at the particular learning discretion of the teacher. Laptop activities will blend with others such as activity and this is at writing, reading, discussion, debate and testing and students will find that the discretion of the their use of the laptop will vary from day to day. teacher. What about safe internet use? Appropriate use of the Internet within the Temple Christian College network is closely monitored by a filtering system which allows for inappropriate Temple Christian content blocking by a regularly updated list of categories and sites. The College has policies in place such as the college already has policies in place such as the "Responsible Use of ICT "Responsible Use of Resources" policy to ensure appropriate use of technology and the Internet. ICT Resources" policy to ensure An additional policy has been developed which parents and students will be appropriate use of required to sign. Teachers, students and parents share the responsibility to technology and the ensure safe and responsible use of devices at all times Internet Will the student’s files on the device be private? Students can expect their device to be periodically inspected and monitored Students and parents for appropriate usage. College personnel may request access to the browser need to be aware that history and/or caches as well as any and all files belonging to the student files stored locally or resident on the laptop as well as stored on the College servers. Students and on College servers are parents need to be aware that files stored locally or on College servers are not private not private. What software will the student be using? Students will have access to the same software that is provided on all other computers at Temple Christian College. This software includes the complete Student software Microsoft Office suite and the Adobe Creative Suite collection. includes the complete Microsoft Office suite Students using the laptops do not have administrator access to the machine and the Adobe and cannot change settings or install programs. This ensures a consistent Creative Suite experience for all students using the program. The laptops are managed by the server with updates and settings pushed out automatically. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Laptop Program FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is the laptop password protected? Yes. The College will have the laptops set up so students will be prompted to log on with their network username and password when turning on the device. Laptops are password A password protected device should help protect students’ personal information protected in incidents of loss or theft. Students will not be given administrator level access to the laptops. Where do the devices go when not in use? When not in use, the devices must be stored in the student's locker. The locker must be locked. What about flat batteries? Students are Students are expected to charge the device overnight and to bring it fully expected to charge charged to school each day. The devices are fitted with an eight hour battery, the device overnight so charging at school is usually not necessary. The school will provide some and to bring it fully power boards for emergency charging, but students must not assume that charged to school recharging will be available. each day What about insurance? The laptops come with an accidental damage insurance policy. Damage to the The laptops come with laptops not covered under manufacturer's warranty involves lodging a claim an accidental damage with the insurance provider and may take an extended period of time to resolve. insurance policy This also attracts and excess, which will be charged to the parent/caregiver. What is included in the laptop program? All laptops come with a 3 year warranty, supported at the College, as well as supported from the company. Accidental Damage Insurance is included with the payment of an excess. All of the software required will be installed on the laptops. Do students or the school own the laptop? Although the laptop is owned by the school (for reasons above), shared The laptop is owned ownership means: by the school • Students and Families take responsibility for a laptop • Students and Families get the benefits from having 24/7 access Will students need to take their laptop home every night? Yes, students will need to take their laptop home every night in order to ensure that the laptop battery has 100% charge at the start of each school day. What if students misuse the laptop? Using a laptop in class is a privilege (not a right). It is still up to the teacher to decide when it is appropriate to use the laptop. If a student has ‘messed with’ Using a laptop in class is a privilege their laptop so that it doesn’t work for school work, it will be reimaged back to (not a right) the original system (losing any data on it). Only as a last resort (for malicious intent or continued misuse) would the student lose the use of their laptop. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Laptop Program RESPONSIBLE USE OF ICT RESOURCES 1. College Ownership and Responsibilities Ownership • The College retains full ownership of all laptop computers issued to students for learning. • The College holds licensing of and responsibility for all software installed on College digital devices. • The College takes responsibility for updating digital devices, software and learning resources. • Students must return laptop computers, including battery chargers and laptop bags issued to them before leaving the College. • The College acknowledges the possibility that after the three year life cycle of the laptop has expired, parents could choose to purchase the laptop for a nominal sum. Backup of Student Work • Students need to ensure that they retain a backup of their data. To assist in this matter the College provides network access to a personal drive that is backed up each night. In addition, the College recommends the purchase of a separate external hard drive for backup purposes. Service and Support • The College is committed to supporting, as far as is practical, uninterrupted access to digital learning resources for students. • The College provides an accessible Helpdesk facility to support student maintenance of laptop computers. The Helpdesk is staffed by ICT personnel between the hours of 8 am to 4 pm on school days for student access. • There is an expectation that students fully charge their laptop computers at home each night. The laptop charger must not be brought to school. Charging facilities will only be made available under extenuating circumstances. Warranty Repair • College laptops have a manufacturer warranty that covers defects during the period that students will be using the device. The warranty does not cover negligence, abuse, accidental or malicious damage. If the laptop is damaged by negligence, abuse or malicious damage, then the parents are responsible for paying for the replacement or repair of the laptop. • If a College laptop has a hardware defect or failure, the student must take it as soon as possible to the ICT Helpdesk, where an ICT staff member will ask the student to complete a Warranty Claim form with parental guidance. The Warranty Claim form must be returned to the ICT Helpdesk as soon as possible, preferably on the following school day. • If a student has to return a laptop for warranty service, the College ICT staff will issue the student with a replacement laptop until the original laptop is repaired. In cases where the original laptop is not repairable, the student will retain the replacement laptop. Accidental Damage • All College laptops have an accidental damage and theft insurance plan. This plan does not cover negligence, abuse or malicious damage. If the laptop is damaged by negligence, abuse or malicious damage, then the parents are responsible for paying for the replacement or repair of the laptop. • If accidental damage occurs the student must notify the ICT Helpdesk as soon as possible. The student must collect an Insurance Claim form from the ICT Helpdesk and complete it at home with parent/guardian guidance. The Insurance Claim form must be returned to the ICT Helpdesk as soon as possible. • Students affected by the accidental damage incidents are issued replacement laptops to use until the orignal device is repaired or returned. If the original is not able to be repaired or recovered, the student retains the replacement laptop as their ongoing laptop. Theft and Loss • In the event of theft the student’s parents/guardians must lodge a police report and obtain a police report number. • Theft or loss of the laptop must be reported as soon as possible to the ICT Helpdesk. The student must collect a Notification of Theft or Loss form from the ICT Helpdesk and complete it at home with parent/guardian guidance. • All theft or loss claims are liable for an excess payable by the parents/guardians of the student. Claims made will attract a fee of $100 • If a laptop is lost or stolen the student must notify the ICT Helpdesk as soon as possible. The student must collect a Notification of Theft or Loss form from the ICT Helpdesk and complete it at home with parent/guardian guidance. The Theft or Loss form must be returned to the ICT Helpdesk as soon as possible. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Laptop Program RESPONSIBLE USE OF ICT RESOURCES 2. College Digital Resources Laptops • Students have one-to-one access to individually assigned laptops which they can use in class and at home to support their learning. • In specialist learning areas, like AV Studies, Music and Art, students have access to dedicated desktop computers to support their classroom learning (Campus specific). • Student access to a variety of mobile digital devices, such as iPads, tablets and ActivExpression devices, is available according to learning activities managed by staff. (Campus specific). Software • The College provides students with access to a broad variety of licensed software programs, including the Office and Adobe suites, on individually assigned laptops and on dedicated classroom desktops. • Students do not need additional software for learning beyond the software provided by and licensed to the College. If additional software is deemed necessary by staff to support learning, ICT staff will assist students with installing the necessary software on their computers. Printing • Students have access to printers across the campus to print schoolwork and the College encourages students to print at school, when a hard copy is required. For compatibility reasons the ICT Helpdesk cannot assist with connecting laptops to home printers. Learning Resources • The College provides students with access to digital resources, including assessment and lesson plans, task sheets, course booklets, discussion boards and blogs to support their learning. • The College provides students with secure and monitored access to the internet to support their learning. 3. Student Responsibilities Classroom • Students, when required, will engage with laptops in classrooms to support and enhance their learning. • Students will use laptops safely. • When laptops are not required for learning activities during lessons, students will follow staff instructions to ensure the laptops are safely stored, and laptops are logged off and in ‘sleep’ mode. Social Activity • The College provides students with personal email addresses. Students can use College email for communication directly related to organising and undertaking learning and College extracurricular activities. The College does not provide, or support student use of, College email for general social communication. • The College neither provides nor supports student access to, or use of, social networking sites like Facebook or MySpace. Students must not use College computers to access social networking sites. • Except when required for specific courses and learning activities directed by staff, students must not access, store, or play games on College computers. Readiness • Students must ensure that their laptop batteries are fully charged upon arrival at school. Laptop chargers are provided by the College to be left at home for this purpose. • Students must bring their laptop to College every school day unless otherwise advised. Care • The College provides a protective case for laptops. Students must keep their laptops in the cases to avoid damage. • Students must handle their laptops and associated digital devices carefully to avoid damage. • Students must carry College laptops to and from school in the laptop case provided within their College school bags. • During lessons when laptops are not required for learning, students should either store their laptops carefully in a place in the classroom designated by a staff member, or lock their laptops in their lockers. • At recess and lunchtime breaks, and during extra-curricular activities on campus, students must securely store their laptops in locked lockers if not in use. • When moving between locations laptops must be closed and remain zipped inside the case. • At home, students must organise with their parents/guardians a place to securely store their laptops, especially over weekends and when the family is not at home. • Students must not eat or drink, or have or use potentially damaging materials, near their laptops. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Laptop Program RESPONSIBLE USE OF ICT RESOURCES 3. Student Responsibilities Security • Students must keep information about computer passwords private at all times. They must not share password information, for any reason, with other people. • When travelling to and from school laptops must remain out of sight within the student’s school bag. • Laptops are issued to individual students and the devices have unique identities on the College network. Students must not allow other people access to their laptops. • If it is suspected another person knows a student’s password, the ICT Helpdesk should be informed as soon as possible. 4. Responsible Computer and Internet Use Internet Access • Students must not tamper with, alter, delete or disable network settings or spam, virus or filtering protection settings. They must not use 3G or similar network connectivity devices on campus to bypass the College network. • Students can access home internet using the College laptops. However, they must not tamper with, alter, delete or disable existing network settings or spam, virus or filtering protection settings. • Web sites viewed on College computers must be associated with specific College approved learning activities. The College ICT department logs student web access on all College computers. Security • Students must keep their College network password private. • Students must always log off from the network or lock the device if they leave their workspaces, even for a few moments, to ensure no one else can access their laptops. • Students must not send chain or hoax letters, or emails containing harmful viruses. If students are aware that their laptops have potential or actual viral infection, they must immediately bring their laptops to the ICT Helpdesk. Privacy • Students must not publicly publish personal information on internet web sites, without express permission from parents/guardians and the College staff. They must not reveal their names, home and email addresses, contact numbers or credit card details. • Students must respect the privacy of others. They must not ask for, nor acquire, other people’s passwords. They must not access other people’s network accounts or files. They must not reveal names, home and email addresses, contact numbers or credit card details of other people. • Students must respect confidentiality by not sharing confidential emails sent to them. They must not share documents or images belonging to, or involving, other people unless they have received express permission to do so. • Students must contribute positively to the College community’s public reputation. They must not publish College details or activities online without approval from an authorised College representative. They must not publish online any images, comments or documents that defame, denigrate or compromise the College community’s public reputation. Harassment • Students should report any offensive, abusive, sexually suggestive or discriminatory comments they receive online to a responsible adult. They must seek advice from a trusted adult if they are made to feel uncomfortable by any form of digital communication. • Students must not use College digital devices to create or send offensive, abusive, sexually suggestive or discriminatory documents, messages or images. They must not use digital devices to harass, bully or make anyone feel uncomfortable. Copyright and Intellectual Property • Students must respect the rights of other creators by acknowledging all digital sources of information, including documents, images and audio-visual presentations, they use to create and publish College work. This includes web sites visited during investigations and research. They must apply College approved in-text referencing and bibliographical conventions wherever possible. • Students must not use digital technology to copy or plagiarise the creative work of others. Online Gaming • Students must not download or store games on College computers, or use a third-party device like a USB to play games on College computers. • Students must not play games on College computers. The only exceptions will be games specifically used for learning that is approved by College staff. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Laptop Program RESPONSIBLE USE OF ICT RESOURCES 4. Responsible Computer and Internet Use Social Networking • Students must not engage with social networking sites, like Facebook and MySpace, on College computers. The College acknowledges the importance of social networking in wider life, but places priority on College devices being used only for approved College activities. • Students have access to email to enable them to receive and send communication related to their learning. Students should not use College email for personal or social communication. • Students must not use instant messaging software and sites for personal or social communication on College computers. 5. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities Partnership • Parents/guardians are expected to support the College digital learning program by endorsing relevant College policies and guiding their children in adhering to the practices highlighted in this document. • Parents/guardians are encouraged to provide Internet access at home for their children who are enrolled at the College to allow their children to engage in continued learning at home. • Parents/guardians are encouraged to guide and monitor their children’s Internet practices and behaviours in keeping with the College’s Responsible User Agreement. Costs • Parents/guardians pay an annual Laptop Hire Levy per student to contribute to the cost of the device, laptop insurance and laptop warranty. General tuition fees (as in the past) contribute towards the costs of network and wireless infrastructures, internet access and service, hardware and software maintenance, daily support for students, and repairs. • Parents/guardians are liable to pay an excess for theft and loss claims related to laptops issued to their children. Claims made will attract a fee of $100 per claim. • The College endeavours to provide students with access to all the necessary digital resources they need to learn and complete courses. Parents/guardians may choose to support their children’s learning by providing additional digital resources at home at their own cost. 6. Behaviour Management of Inappropriate Use Deliberate and Malicious Damage • Deliberate and/or malicious damage by students to College digital devices is a serious behavioural management matter. • Where there is evidence of, or admission by, students causing deliberate and/or malicious damage to College digital devices, the Assistant Principal – Student Development is informed. The Assistant Principal – Student Development determines appropriate intervention regarding the students and liaises with the parents/guardians of students identified as responsible for the damage. • Costs associated with repair and/or replacement of deliberately or maliciously damaged College digital devices are apportioned, at the College’s discretion, to the parents/guardians of students identified as responsible for the damage. Harassment and Bullying • Use of College digital devices, software and internet access by students to create or send offensive, abusive, sexually suggestive or discriminatory documents, messages or images is a serious behavioural management matter. • Where there is evidence of, or admission by, students harassing or bullying other people, the Assistant Principal Student Development is informed. The Assistant Principal – Student Development determines appropriate intervention regarding the students involved, liaises with the parents/guardians of the students, and may also contact other authorities if required. Inappropriate Internet Use • Use of College digital devices to access, share, publish to, or create inappropriate web sites or web site materials is a serious behavioural management matter. • Where there is evidence of, or admission by, students using College digital devices to access, share, publish to, or create inappropriate web sites or web site materials, the Assistant Principal – Student Development is informed. The Assistant Principal – Student Development determines appropriate intervention regarding the students involved, liaises with the parents/guardians of the students, and may also contact other authorities if required. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Laptop Program RESPONSIBLE USE OF ICT RESOURCES 6. Behaviour Management of Inappropriate Use Consequences of inappropriate use • Inappropriate use of College ICT resources may result in suspension from the network, which involves a total loss of access privileges for a period of time to be determined by the Assistant Principal – Student Development. • No special consideration will be given to any student whose account has been disabled. • Students must realise this may affect classroom tasks and assignment deadlines. ENQUIRIES Any concerns or questions regarding the Temple Christian College Laptop Program can be directed to the ICT Department located at the Temple Christian College Mile End Campus via email at: laptops@tcc.sa.edu.au The ICT Help Desk operates between 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Monday to Friday during the school term and can be contacted via the contact details below: • Email: helpdesk-me@templecc.sa.edu.au • Phone: 8405 0930 Please note: The ICT Helpdesk is not open on: • Public holidays • Christmas/New Year Period • College Staff Professional Development Days TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
UNIFORMS TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Uniforms INTRODUCTION All students attending Temple Christian College (Mile End and Paralowie Campuses, Year 7 to 12) are required to wear the official School Uniform to and from School, during the School day, when participating in School sport and when attending any formal School functions. In keeping with this requirement all students enrolled in year levels 7 to 10 in 2020 at the Sunrise Christian School Marion Campus, attending the Temple Christian College Marion Middle School will be encouraged to transition to the Temple Christian College uniform at their earliest possible opportunity. Students enrolled from Year 7 will be required to wear a school blazer as part of the official uniform. As the Sunrise Middle School uniform (blazer and jumper) is being phased, it is strongly recommended that a full Temple Christian College Students are uniform be purchased and worn. encouraged to transition to the Once the full Temple Christian College uniform has been purchased, it will Temple Christian cover students all the way through to the completion of Year 12 at the Mile End College uniform at Campus. their earliest possible opportunity Special Note: Students are not permitted to mix and match between the Sunrise Christian School and the Temple Christian College uniform at any time. Full uniform guidelines must be adhered to for each school. Students from Year 7 in 2020 will be AVAILABILITY required to wear a The Temple Christian College Mile End Campus Uniform Shop stocks and school blazer will source all of the elements that are required for all of the uniform requirements for the Temple Christian College Marion Middle School. Detailed within the next few pages is a host of valuable information regarding Students are not the availability and policy expectation surrounding the wearing of the Temple permitted to mix and Christian College Uniform. match between the Sunrise and Temple Uniforms TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Uniforms UNIFORM SHOP – ORDERS & AVAILABILITY Mile End Campus- Full fitting service available Parents wishing to take advantage of the fitting service and view available A full fitting service second hand items, are encouraged to arrange an appointment with the and access to Uniform Shop Manager at the Temple Christian College Mile End Campus as second hand items is per the trading hours and contact details below: available via the Temple Christian Mile End Campus Uniform Shop Trading Hours College Uniform Shop located at the During School Terms Mile End Campus • Tuesday 8am to 3.30pm • Thursday 8am to 3.30pm • During School Holidays • Dates will be advertised on the Mile End Website in advance Contact Details Andy Mitchell Fitting appointments Uniform Shop Manager and enquiries can be Phone 08 8405 0958 directed to the Email andy.mitchell@tcc.sa.edu.au Uniform Shop Manager Marion Campus Uniform Ordering Service Parents wishing to coordinate their uniform needs from the Marion Campus will A full set of uniform have access to the full range of uniform items to try on. Once selections have items will be available been made, orders will be taken and placed with the Uniform Shop Manager at the Marion Campus who will coordinate payment and delivery. for students to try on and place orders Uniform Order Form Enclosed with this booklet is a Temple Christian College Uniform Shop Order Form that can be used to place orders. Completed forms can be returned to the Sunrise Christian School Administration Office. The enclosed Uniform Shop Order Uniform Shop Price List Form can be returned to the Sunrise All available items are listed on the 2020 Uniform Shop Price List on the next Christian School page. Prices are accurate as at the date of printing and many change. Administration Office Please refer to the website for updates. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
2020 Uniform Shop Price List GIRLS BOYS Socks – Long & Short $8.00 Grey Shorts $40.00 Tights $8.00 Long Sleeve Shirts $45.00 Hair Ties $5.00 Trousers $44.00 Summer Dress 8 - 24 $90.00 Summer Over shirts $35.00 Blouse $36.00 Black Belts $10.00 Winter Skirt $85.00 Grey Socks - long $8.00 GIRLS & BOYS GIRLS & BOYS Blazer 10 - 24 $185.00 Scarves $10.00 Jumpers 10 - 30 $72.50 Beanies $8.00 Vests 6 - 22 $50.00 Gloves $12.00 Ties $20.00 Rain Jackets XS – 3XL $25.00 School Back Packs Large $65.00 Hats 54 - 60cm $15.00 Medium $60.00 Shoes MidFord $85.00 Trolley $80.00 Girls/Boys Globe $85.00 Unisex DANCE UNIFORM - Branded SPORTS UNIFORM Leotards $40.00 Sports Shorts $32.00 Bike Pants $35.00 Sports Polo Tops $45.00 Flare Tights $46.00 Track Pants $45.00 X-Over Top $40.00 Sports Socks $8.00 White Top $32.00 Football/Soccer $10.00 Socks Unitard (all in one) $60.00 Sports Jackets $80.00 Male Pants $55.00 Rugby Tops $80.00 Male Singlet $35.00 UNIFORM SHOP Contact: Uniform Shop Manager: Andy Mitchell Phone: 08 8405 0958 Email: andy.mitchell@tcc.sa.edu.au Prices are accurate at the date of printing and may change. Refer to website for updates. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Uniforms SCHOOL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Students are to familiarise themselves with all expectations in regards to the A range of wearing of the School Uniform and the various rules governing presentation, consequences is in grooming, the wearing of non-school items and unacceptable accessorising. A place for students range of consequences is in place for students who are in breach of the School who are in breach of Uniform Code. the School Uniform Code. Appearance and presentation • All students are required to wear the School uniform which is purchased from the School Uniform Shop. Appearance and • The uniform is to be worn with pride and respect ensuring all items are in a presentation state of good repair and fit well. • The uniform is to be worn from the time a student leaves home until the student returns home. • Summer and winter uniform is not to be mixed. • Students not correctly presented will not be able to attend normal classes if the correct uniform item cannot be delivered to the school. • Non-school items will be confiscated for the remainder of the Term. • A range of consequences are in place for non-compliance. Terms 1 and 4 • In Terms 1 and 4 boys and girls are required to wear the formal summer uniform with regulation school shoes. • The PE uniform is to be worn only on a day when a PE lesson is scheduled. The PE jacket may be worn if required. • The formal jumper is not part of the PE uniform but it may be worn to and from school for additional warmth under PE jacket. Formal summer • A school issue hat must also be worn on each occasion a student is uniform is worn in outdoors during the course of the school day. Terms 1 & 4 • The blazer is to be worn on special occasions and on excursions during Terms 1 and 4. Terms 2 and 3 • In Terms 2 and 3 boys and girls are required to wear the formal winter uniform with regulation school shoes. • The blazer must be worn to and from school and at Assembly, special occasions, excursions and exams. • The PE uniform including jacket is to be worn on a day when a PE lesson is scheduled. • The formal jumper is not part of the PE uniform but it may be worn to and Formal winter uniform from school for additional warmth under PE jacket. is worn in Terms 2 & 3 • The jumper is not to be the outer garment with the PE uniform. Failure to do so may result in the jumper being confiscated. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Rules for girls • Hair ties are to be in school colours (bottle green, gold or red) or a colour which blends in with the natural colour range of hair. The wearing of hair adornments, novelty clips and accessories is not permitted. Items may be Rules for girls confiscated. • Hair should be neat and tidy. Coloured or streaked hair must be of a natural shade. Extreme hair styles and colouring is not permitted. Parents will be contacted to have the matter corrected immediately. • Long hair and fringes must be securely tied back off the face during manual arts subjects. • Girls must have a natural look. Make up removal attracts a $5 fine. Parents will be advised by SMS. • Girls are not permitted to wear nail polish. Nail polish removal attracts a $5 fine. Parents will be advised by SMS. • Girls are also not permitted to wear acrylic/false nails. • Jewellery is limited to a wrist watch, a small cross or purity ring which is to be worn on a thin chain around the neck under the uniform, and a maximum of only one plain gold or silver sleeper or small stud in each ear lobe. No other form of exposed body piercing (covered/uncovered) is acceptable. Rules for boys • Boys are to be clean shaven. Boys who attend school unshaven will be sent to the Student Services Office to shave. The consequence for this is a $5 fine. Parents will be advised by SMS. Rules for boys • Hair is to be above the collar, is not to be hanging over the eyes and does not feature plaits or dreadlocks. • Hair is to be above the collar, is not to be hanging over the eyes and does not feature plaits or dreadlocks. Whilst boys may wear their hair tied back in a ‘Man Bun’ at the back of the head, it still must not exceed the prescribed length showing in dot point 2 • For OH&S reasons boys may require to tie their hair back in manual arts, kitchens and PE subjects, whilst working in laboratories or in any other situation in which long hair may pose a risk. • Undercuts must not be shorter than a number 2 and shaving styles or lines into the hair is not permitted. • Inappropriate spiking, colouring, or unkempt, bushy, thick hair is not permitted. • Jewellery is limited to a wrist watch and a small cross on a thin chain which may be worn around the neck under the school uniform. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings, piercings and other jewellery. No form of exposed body piercing (covered/ uncovered) is acceptable. Sports uniform (girls and boys) • The sports uniform is compulsory for all students in Years 7 to 9 and Sports uniform rules students undertaking PE as a subject in Years 10 to 12. for girls & boys • In Terms 1 and 4 the school hat is compulsory for all outdoor activities during school hours. Miscellaneous Items • Bottle green raincoat or protective jacket • Dance costume (for those involved in dance) • Swimming - Modest bathing costume (girls); - Appropriate bathers (boys) Please Note: Jewellery that does not comply with school regulations will be confiscated until end of Term. BODY PIERCINGS AND STUDS, even if clear, are not permitted. Students will be instructed to remove these items and will be subject to further consequences. Items will be kept until end of Term. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Uniform and dress code for special occasions Casual Days • The School holds Casual Days as fundraisers for the various Missions Special rules for supported by the School at various points during the year. casual days • Participation in a Casual Day is voluntary. However, students participating in the fundraiser are to ensure they bring the stipulated amount of money which is part of the fundraising event. • Students not participating must wear the required uniform on the day. • Students are to appreciate that even when dressed in casual clothing they are to dress as advised in the Student Notices leading up to the Casual Day. • Students undertaking manual arts on a Casual Day must wear closed in shoes (Home Ec, Art, Tech Studies). • Students will be advised via student notices of clothing deemed as “not appropriate” for casual day. • School Leadership will determine necessary action to be taken if students are inappropriately dressed or presentation is not deemed as suitable for school. Examinations • Examinations are conducted at the end of Semester 1 and during Term 4 Special rules for for students in Years 8 to 10. examinations • As a formal event on the School Calendar Formal Uniform must be worn. • Formal Winter Uniform with Blazer is required for Examinations conducted at the end of Semester 1. • Formal Summer Uniform is required for Examinations conducted in Term 4. The Blazer is not required. • Correct footwear must be worn. • Students are to pay particular attention to ensure they are well presented and well groomed. • Students who attend school and are not compliant with the Dress and Grooming Code may find they are unable to sit the examination. Excursions • Unless otherwise stated formal uniform with blazer is worn on School excursions. • Students representing the School in sports events must wear correct PE Uniform. • Any variations to either of the above situations will be advised in writing. Presentation Night • Presentation Night is the most formal evening in the School Calendar. • Girls are to wear their Formal Summer Uniform with long white socks and Special rules for blazer. Only hair ties in school colours which are worn to tie the hair back presentation night may be worn. Hair adornments (flowers, etc) must not be worn. • Boys are to wear their Formal Summer Uniform with their blazer. Boys faces are to be clean shaven and hair is to be compliant with information outlined previously. Please Note: In South Australia it is against the law for a person under the age of 18 to get a tattoo. Tattoos are prohibited at Temple Christian College. Students who are 18 years of age are not permitted to get a tattoo whilst attending Temple Christian College. The Principal will be advised immediately. Students must realise their enrolment at the school may be withdrawn for a breach of this matter. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Temple Christian College Uniform Guide- Summer Summer Girls – Term 1 & 4 School Blazer – Please note the blazer may be required for a formal excursion, performance or event. Summer Dress – School pattern – length to be mid knee when standing straight. Summer Socks – Plain white knee high socks. Plain white ankle socks (not low cut anklets or sports socks). School Shoes - Sturdy, black, leather, lace up school shoes with suitable tread and small heel. Summer Boys – Term 1 & 4 School Blazer – Please note the blazer may be required for a formal excursion, performance or event. Summer Shirt – Short-sleeved, open neck, school shirt worn untucked. Summer Shorts – Grey, melange shorts. School Socks – School grey socks with bottle green stripe. School Shoes - Sturdy, black, leather, lace up school shoes with suitable tread and small heel. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Temple Christian College Uniform Guide- Winter Winter Girls – Term 2 & 3 Winter Shirt – Fawn shirt to be worn with top button done up. Winter Tie – School tie worn in place over top button. Jumper or Vest – Bottle green jumper or vest worn under the Blazer. School Blazer – Bottle green blazer compulsory with winter uniform. To be worn to and from school, at Assemble and or excursions and formal occasions. Winter Skirt – School tartan – length to be mid knee when standing straight. Winter Stockings or Socks – Bottle green 70 denier opaque stocking Knee high fawn socks. School Shoes - Sturdy, black, leather, lace up school shoes with suitable tread and small. Winter Boys – Term 2 & 3 Winter Shirt – School green striped shirt to be worn with top button done up. Winter Tie – School tie worn in place over top button. Jumper or Vest – Bottle green jumper or vest worn under the Blazer. School Blazer – Bottle green blazer compulsory with winter uniform. To be worn to and from school, at Assemble and or excursions and formal occasions. Winter Trouser – Grey melange college trousers with belt loops. Suit belt with small gold or silver buckle. School Socks – School grey socks with bottle green stripe. School Shoes - Sturdy, black, leather, lace up school shoes with suitable tread and small heel. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Temple Christian College Uniform Guide- Sports School Hat – Bottle green hat with school logo. Sports Polo Top – Bottle green polo top with school Sports Polo Top – Bottle logo. green polo top with school logo. Sports Jacket – Bottle green school PE jacket In Terms 2 and 3 the formal jumper may be worn underneath the PE Sports Shorts – Bottle jacket for additional green shorts with warmth and removed with school logo. the jacket. Sport Track Pants – Bottle green school track Sport Socks – White pants. printed sports socks. Sport Socks – White printed sports socks. School Shoes - All students must have School Shoes - All compliant cross-trainer students must have type sports shoes or compliant cross-trainer approved runners. type sports shoes or approved runners. Additional Information If PE uniform is required for an outdoor excursion or school event other than a PE event it will be noted on the Excursion Consent Form to be signed by parents and returned to the School. The PE Uniform is NOT to be worn for any other subject without authorisation in writing from the subject teacher. Students must change into their PE uniform for the lesson and change back into formal uniform before the end of the lesson ready for their next class. TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
Thank You On behalf of all of the team at the Sunrise Christian School Marion Campus and Temple Christian College Middle School, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to work through this information booklet. We sincerely appreciate your assistance in completing all the necessary forms for 2020. Should you have any additional questions or need assistance with the completion of the forms please do not hesitate to contact us. Attached below for your future reference are the contact details for the various key personnel supporting the Temple Christian College Marion Middle School. PRINCIPAL Andrew Clayton Sunrise Christian School Marion Campus 286 Sturt Road, Marion, SA 5043 8465 6004 Contact Kristen Wade kristen.wade@sunrise.sa.edu.au PRINCIPAL – Temple Christian College Marcel Rijken Temple Christian College 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End, SA 5031 8405 0900 Contact - Tracy Montesi tracy.montesi@tcc.sa.edu.au HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR Phil Paterson Sunrise Christian School Marion Campus 286 Sturt Road, Marion, SA 5043 8465 6004 UNIFORM SHOP MANAGER Andy Mitchell Temple Christian College 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End, SA 5031 8405 0958 andy.mitchell@tcc.sa.edu.au ICT DEPARTMENT Help Desk Temple Christian College 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End, SA 5031 8405 0900 laptops@tcc.sa.edu.au TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2020 INFORMATION BOOKLET
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