TERM DATES 2011

• Term 1: Monday 31 January to Friday 8 April

• Term 2: Wednesday 27 April to Friday 1 July

• Term 3: Monday 18 July to Friday 23 September

• Term 4: Monday 10 October to Tuesday 20 Dec

Please refer to College Calendar regarding Pupil Free Days

NOT PERMITTED AT SCHOOL

• drugs, cigarettes, alcohol

• skateboards, rollerblades or scooters

• mobile phones or MP3 players

• weapons or dangerous implements

• correction fluid or permanent markers

• chewing gum

• laser lights

National Safe Schools Website and School Bullying Policy

Australian Government Anti-Bullying Policies, including what to do if you are being bullied.

School Policy on Bullying and Harrassment

ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE HOUSE PATRONS:

DALTON (Blue)

Named after Mother Angela Dalton who was the first Principal of St Joseph’s Primary School in Tweed Heads.

HANLY (Gold)

Named after Father Cornelius Hanly, the first Diocesan Parish Priest of Tweed Heads.

HOADE (Green)

Named after Father Tony Hoade, Parish Priest of Tweed Heads from 1967 until 1982

REYNOLDS (Red)

Named after Sister Mary Joseph Reynolds who was the foundation Principal of St Joseph’s Primary School for the Presentation Sisters in 1952.

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

Years 7-9 Assessment

• All assessment tasks must be completed by the due date unless an unforeseen absence occurs.

• For absences on the day of a formal assessment phone the College on 07 5524 9002 prior to Period 1 and write an explanation for the absence (from the task) in the student diary.

• On the first day back at school following an absence the student must arrange with the teacher a suitable time to complete/submit the missed assessment.

• Students requesting an extension of time for an assessment are to have a parent/carer note in the diary.

• Students not submitting a task, without explanation, will be required to remain at school each afternoon (Monday to Thursday) until it is submitted.

Years 10-12 Assessment

• All assessments must be completed by the due date unless an Assessment Variation Form has been completed or the College notified of an absence.

• A phone call MUST be made to the College on 07 5524 9002 prior to Period 1 for absences on the day of a formal assessment. The subject teacher or the KLA Coordinator MUST receive notification of such absences.

• Assessment Variation Forms are available from student reception.

• An Assessment Variation Form must be submitted to the Course Teacher on the first day back at school after an unexpected absence.

• For absences known in advance, complete an Assessment Variation Form and submit to the Course Teacher as soon as the situation arises.

• Documentation, a medical certificate in the case of illness or a parental letter for other situations, must accompany all Assessment Variation Forms.

• Place assessments in the Assessment Box in student reception before Period 1. This also applies to tasks where extensions have been given after Assessment Variation Forms have been completed and approved.

• Students not submitting a task, without explanation, will be required to remain at school each afternoon (Monday to Thursday) until it is submitted.

UNIFORM CODE

Every student is expected to wear the complete uniform to and from school and for any official school function as required. Students should be neatly groomed wearing the College uniform with pride and for boys this means shirts are to be tucked inside the shorts, and for girls the socks are not to be worn as ankle socks (the stripes must be visible). Caps are to be free from graffiti.

Learning Mentor Group teachers check daily that the uniform is neat and clean.

Students who are not correctly attired must have a note with them from their parents explaining the reason for not wearing the proper uniform in the diary. This is to be shown to the homeroom teacher. If there is no note a lunchtime uniform detention is issued by the Year Coordinator. Parents are expected to support the College by promoting the wearing of full school uniform unless in exceptional circumstances.

The following points apply to both boys and girls:

• Combinations of sports and usual uniform are not permitted. Tracksuit tops may be worn as an outer garment.

• Body Ornaments: One sleeper in each ear lobe is acceptable. One simple ring may be worn. Neck jewellery (except for traditional, simple and plain religious medals) may not be worn. Ankle and wristbands are not permitted. Tattoos etc. are not permitted. No other visible body piercing is acceptable.

• Hair should be neat, clean and tidy at all times. No extreme styles or colourings are permitted. It is the Principal or Deputy Principal’s prerogative to determine whether or not a hairstyle is unacceptable. If any doubt exists contact the College beforehand. Girl’s hair accessories are to be in College colours. Girl’s long hair is to be tied back.

• Boys are to be clean shaven.

• Make-up (including foundation and eye shadow) is not to be worn. Only clear nail polish is acceptable.

• Extremes of fashion, hair, body piercing may result in suspension from school until the matter is resolved.

• Every student is to own a College cap and to have it with him/her each day.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

BOYS

• White shirt with maroon piping (juniors) grey piping (seniors) and College crest – worn with tie in winter [Terms 2 & 3]

• Grey dress shorts worn with a black plain leather belt

• Long grey College socks

• Polished black hard leather shoes of lace-up style [not sports or boots style]. If for medical reasons school shoes cannot be worn, alternative covered-in shoes can be worn only if a medical certificate deems it necessary

• Maroon pullover with College crest [optional] or College tracksuit top

GIRLS

• White shirt with maroon piping (juniors) grey piping (seniors) and College crest

• College skirt – knee length or below

• College tie • Short white College socks

• Polished black hard leather shoes of lace-up style [not sports or boots style]. If for medical reasons school shoes cannot be worn, alternative covered-in shoes can be worn only if a medical certificate deems it necessary

• Maroon pullover with College crest [optional] or College tracksuit

• Flesh/Grey coloured tights [winter optional]

SPORT [Sports days only] - BOYS & GIRLS

• Grey and maroon polo top.

• Plan maroon shorts or maroon culottes or netball skirt.

• White College sport socks.

• Runners [traditional lace-up style and predominantly white].

• Skate shoes, canvas style including Dunlop Volleys are NOT acceptable.

• Tracksuit [optional].

SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORT ~ CODE OF CONDUCT

All students travelling on buses should follow a simple “Code of Conduct” to help ensure the safety and comfort of everyone on board.

Students will:

• Behave safely at all times.

• Respect the needs and comfort of other passengers.

• Respect bus property by not marking or damaging it.

• Always follow instructions about safety on the bus.

• Show their bus pass or ticket to the driver on boarding and when requested.

Students will not:

• Distract the driver except in an emergency.

• Smoke, eat or drink on the bus.

• Allow any part of their body to protrude from the bus.

• Fight, spit, use offensive language or place their feet on the seats.

• Throw any article inside, or out of, the bus.

• Alter, deface, misuse or fraudulently obtain a bus pass.

• Give, lend or transfer their bus pass to another student.

If students do misbehave on buses they may incur the following penalties:

Offensive behaviour:           
The loss of free school travel privileges for up to ten school days.

Dangerous behaviour:           
The loss of free school travel privileges for up to ten school weeks.

Very Dangerous behaviour:           
The loss of free school travel privileges for up to ten school weeks, and may also lead to civil court action or police prosecution.

At all times students are to be aware that they are representing the College while travelling to and from school. The College will deal with any incidents of misbehaviour.

Students riding bicycles to and from school are to wear approved safety helmets at all times and are to adhere to road rules. When entering or leaving school premises, students are to proceed slowly and with caution. Students are not permitted to return to the bike bay after arrival at school. The responsibility and care of all equipment, including helmets, lies with the student.