This week has provided opportunities for connection and growth across our College community. On Monday, we welcomed families to our Parent Coffee and Connect, where Principal Darnelle spoke about stability, trust and partnership in a changing world. That evening, families also attended the Cambodia Mission Trip Information Night. On Tuesday, our Year 7-9 students competed in NEAS Sport, and on Wednesday evening we hosted the Year 8 Parent Information Evening. Thursday was a full day, with our Junior School Year 4-6 students participating in the Swimming Carnival while our Year 11 students engaged in the Global Leadership Summit. Today, staff have taken part in professional learning at SCEA Celebration Day during our Student Free Day, investing in continued growth and excellence in teaching and learning.
Looking ahead, next week’s events include:
Monday: Labor Day Public Holiday
Tuesday: Year 7–9 NEAS Sport
Wednesday: ACC Championship Basketball Carnival
Thursday: Junior School Year 5 Perth Zoo Excursion; Year 6 Sydney Canberra Information Evening; Outdoor Education Camp (until Friday)
Friday: Year 8 YSafety Presentation
We ask all families to please take care when parking on campus.
The bitumen parking area is reserved for Junior School families at pick-up time. Senior School parents are asked not to park in this area until after 3:10pm. Senior School families should use the limestone parking area and leave the bitumen spaces available for Junior School parents.
Please also ensure you are parking in designated areas only. Some parents have been found parking on the utility road, which is strictly for buses only. We have been informed that a fine of $3000 was recently issued by the council after a vehicle was photographed parking incorrectly. The local council monitors parking, and number plates are recorded.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all families.
In light of recent emergency notifications, we strongly encourage all parents and guardians to download the Orbit App and ensure notifications are turned on. The app is the College’s main way of sharing emergency notifications and important updates, as well as keeping you up to date with your child’s school life.
Through Orbit, you will receive timely updates such as announcements, event reminders, urgent notices, attendance information and other important communications. Turning on immediate notifications on your phone settings for ParentOrbit ensures you do not miss time-sensitive messages, including changes to activities, weather updates or important alerts.Â
Check that the ParentOrbit notifications are set for Immediate Delivery in the settings on your phone (see image).
The app also provides convenient access to key information in one place, helping you stay informed and connected with the College throughout the year.
If you have not yet downloaded the Orbit App, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible and check that notifications are enabled in your phone settings. This will help ensure you receive important information when you need it.
Please head over to this page for assistance with downloading and installing ParentOrbit.
For students in Year 10, the new school year has brought with it more than just a change of classroom. Thanks to the wonderful efforts of the ICT team, students have received their new locked down MacBook or iPad prior to the start of term.
The Managed Device Program is an important step in strengthening online safety and enhancing learning in the classroom. Below is a quick guide to what families need to know.
While Apple devices are durable, accidental damage can occur. If your child’s device requires repair, the process is outlined below:
We appreciate your support in reinforcing careful handling, safe storage, and daily charging of student devices at home. Devices must always remain in their protective case and should not be transported loosely in school bags.
For questions about device repairs, please contact your School ICT Training and Support Technician.
AppleCare+ is included with all SCEA-leased devices and covers most accidental damage. It does not cover loss or theft. Under the Parent Agreement, families remain responsible for loss, theft, and damage not covered by warranty or AppleCare+.
As previously advised, families may wish to check whether their home contents policy provides cover for their child’s leased device. For those who prefer additional protection, SCEA now offers an optional three-year Theft and Loss Only Insurance Plan through Protecsure (single upfront payment).
This option is voluntary and does not change parental responsibility for device care. Cost and coverage details have been provided directly to participating families and are available online https://www.swan.wa.edu.au/resources/managed-device-program/
Families with SCEA-leased iPads can download the Jamf Parent App to support healthy device routines at home. The App works alongside SCEA’s device management system and cannot override protective settings. Parents can:
For more information about Jamf Parent App and the installed management software on your child’s leased device, refer to the video below.
https://vimeo.com/1156744520?fl=ip&fe=ec
Keep your eye out for some exciting updates on how Managed Devices are improving classroom learning later this term!
We hope you enjoyed Family Breakfast last Friday. Join us for the next Family Breakfast on:
Friday 20 March – 7:30am – 8:30am
Breakfast is served from 7:30am – 8:30am before school at How Ya Bean Cafe (outside the Gym).Â
Presented by Chef Rob and the Swan Hospitality Students, a range of delicious breakfast options will be available for purchase including scrambled egg bowls, breakfast wraps, pancakes with maple syrup and cream, portugese tarts, and barista-made coffee of course.
We hope that you can join us for the next Family Breakfast!
All College families are warmly invited to attend the upcoming Parent Christian Life Committee Annual College Meeting.
This gathering provides an opportunity to hear from both the Parent Christian Life Committee members and Executive staff, who will share updates on College life, initiatives, and plans. It is also a time to connect with other families who are passionate about supporting the Christian culture and values of Swan Christian College.
Date: Friday 1 May
Time: 8:45am – 9:30am
Venue:Â Maali Room
Register here before 24 April: Parent Christian Life Committee Annual College Meeting – Fill out form
We encourage all parents to attend and be part of the conversation as we continue to partner together in faith and community.
If you know someone who may be interested in finding out more about Swan Christian College, please feel free to invite them to the next College Tour on Tuesday 10 March.
College Principal Dr Darnelle Pretorius and our staff are excited to welcome you to our College and provide an opportunity for you to explore our campus and the many opportunities available for students. The schedule for the tour is:
Date: Tuesday 10 March
Tour times:Â
Both Junior & Senior School: 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Junior School only: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Senior School only: 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Register here: https://www.swan.wa.edu.au/enrolments/#tour
All families are encouraged to attend the Morning Tea, and they are more than welcome to stay for the Senior School Tour if they would like to.
Address: 381 Great Northern Highway, Middle Swan
Register online or contact our Enrolments team on (08) 9374 8300.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to present Fenceline Theatre Company’s latest production, The Sound of No Music! Featuring our Senior School students, this promises to be a hilarious production.
What is it about?
This is a comic farce about a theatre company that has lost its money! In a desperate attempt to rebuild the coffers, they need a show in a hurry and decide to do a whodunnit mystery in an Austrian Abbey called The Sound of No Music. As the rehearsals commence, so does the chaos and the ensemble navigate their parody, while trying to find out where that money has gone.
Purchase your tickets now before Term 2 at discounted prices at The Sound of No Music.
Dates: Tues 28 April | Wed 29 April | Thurs 30 April | Fri 1 May | Saturday 2 May
Times: 7:15pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Maali Mia Theatre
Buy tickets at: The Sound of No Music
On Wednesday, our Year 1 students enjoyed an exciting incursion with the Fremantle Dockers. Students took part in football skill activities and showed great enthusiasm, teamwork and encouragement towards one another. It was a fun and active session that brought plenty of smiles.
On Thursday, our Year 11 students attended the Global Leadership Summit Next Gen, a leadership conference hosted internationally across many organisations. The summit features world-class speakers who share practical insights on developing essential leadership skills for future study, work and service.
Throughout the day, students participated in engaging activities and heard inspiring messages about what it means to be a global citizen and to ‘live beyond yourself’. The experience encouraged our students to consider how they can lead with purpose, integrity and a heart for others.
Please click on the following link to download the How to access Parent Lounge document:
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