YEAR 8 ORACY

As a College tradition each year, all Year 8 students participate in ORACY, a competition that develops their ability to speak in front of audiences and relate to people confidently. It is an exciting time in the College community where we invite students to bring along their favourite pet, sporting accessory or momento to share with an audience. In the past, we have seen some amazing props that have featured in students' speeches- cars, motorbikes, canoes, snakes, boats- you name it!

Year 8 Oracy is scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Week 5. This was shifted slightly to accommodate for the change of Kolbe Day, which will be held Friday of Week 5.

Students will be assessed individually by an external examiner from ORACY. Each assessment will take approximately fifteen minutes and consists of four sections.

• A hobby talk (using visual material)
• Prepared reading from a novel or short story.
• Poetry recitation (Memorised)
• Questions may be asked by the assessor or the audience during or after the performance.

This is a valuable activity in our College community and all students are encouraged to practise in front of their Pastoral Care groups for feedback and support. Parents, please encourage your child to perform in front of family members. Overall, it has always been a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all competitors!

Miss Rose Mascaro
Oracy Coordinator

STUDENT ACTIVITIES TERM 3

There are many activities on offer at Kolbe in which students are welcome and encouraged to participate. Some are on a regular basis while others may be once a month or term. Earlier this year students had an opportunity to complete a survey indicating what sort of activities would appeal to them. This term we have started table tennis on Monday lunchtime and a lower school 5-a-side soccer tournament on Fridays. Girls’ teams are very much encouraged!! Chess club will be running on Tuesdays at lunchtime, while at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesdays any student can come to Rm 2.7 to paint and draw for pleasure.

A ‘one-off’ later this term is Cooking for Fun, to which students can come along after school and enjoy cooking a sumptuous meal which they will bring home for your family that evening – yummy!

Each Wednesday after school you can find the Kolbe Bush Cadets undertaking a variety of activities. This requires a larger term commitment on the part of the student, but if a student has an interest in this area – they can contact me.

There was a huge swell of interest for cheer leading and that is still a strong possibility this term on Monday mornings. Each Tuesday and Thursday morning and after school on Fridays, Mr Hagiwara will ensure your child’s fitness improves with a breakfast or beach run. Touch Rugby for Years 10 to 12 is just commencing and the Hobby and Modelling group – although small, is still active. I would like to express my appreciation of the dedicated staff who willingly give of their time to make all of the above happen and assure you that your student is most welcome to become involved in any of the activities or indeed make suggestions for new ones.

Ali Buckner
Student Activities

ENROLMENT POLICY

In making the decision to apply for admission at Kolbe Catholic College, we ask that parents consider their responsibility in entering a contract with the College to work in partnership to realise those aims and ideals of a Catholic Christian education.

At the discretion of the Principal, the following criteria are used to select those students for whom an offer of enrolment will be made:

Every effort will be made to accept sons and daughters of ex-students of the College, given the guiding principles of the Enrolment Policy.

Fundamental to Enrolment is:

1. A student who is keen to maximise the opportunities offered
2. A family who is keen to support the policies and the ethos of the school in the education of their child

Enrolments are dependant upon vacancies and the following conditions:

1. Families complete an Application for Enrolment Form and provide this and a reference from a Parish Priest to the College
2. Due dates for Applications, particularly for Year 7 entry, are adhered to
3. Acceptance and participation in the Religious Education lessons and the religious practices of the College
4. Student and parents attend an interview with the Principal or her delegate
5. The signature of parents on the Admission Form is taken as acceptance of school policies, such as payment of fees, school regulations, parental  involvement, and students meeting attendance and academic requirements of the College
6. Payment of the Admission Fee

The College applies the policies laid down by the Catholic Education Office with regard to students with disabilities, the gifted and talented and indigenous Australians.

It is a condition of enrolment that one full term's notice should be given in writing to the Principal by the parent/guardian, prior to the withdrawal of a student. In default of such notice, one quarter of the annual fee (one term's fee) will be payable.

Withdrawal of a newly enrolled student prior to their commencement will incur an administration fee of $100.

ENROLMENT PROCESS

In order to apply for admission to Kolbe Catholic College, please complete the Application for Admission Form on this website or contact Mrs Jan Lowney, Personal Assistant to the Principal at the College on (08) 9591 4205 for an application package.

Applications may be lodged at any time, but making early applications increase the likelihood of securing a place.

Applications for Admission for Year 7 2010 will close Friday 11th April 2008.

All Applications received after the closing date will be placed on a wait list.

In order to secure your Application for Admission, you are asked to submit, at your earliest convenience, your Application Form, a non-refundable Administration Fee of $50 and a photocopy of your child's:

1. Birth Certificate
2. Baptism Certificate (include documentation of further sacraments, if applicable)
3. For families applying for Year 7 entry, you will be asked to provide the most recent School Reports (or a written Reference completed by the child's current teacher if invited to an Enrolment Interview.
4. For families applying for Year 9 to Year 12 entry then the most recent School Reports, and other supporting documentation, must be included with your  Application for Admission Form.

The Administration fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee enrolment. You may also include further information in support of this application, such as special interests, achievements, awards and references. The Enrolment Policy does allow preference to be given to children of families who are able to demonstrate an active association with a Church in their Parish.

All applications for Year 7 will generally be considered in the first half of the year two years prior to commencement of high school (ie. When your child is in Year 5).

2008 FEES AND CHARGES INFORMATION

Commonwealth and State Grants provide the majority of Funds contributing to over-heads in the College.

Tuition Fees allow the College to supplement their resources contributing to over-heads but also providing those extra facilities which provide the excellence required for sound education.

It is therefore imperative that College fees be paid as fees represent an integral part of the Educational capacity of the College.

TUITION FEES:

At the beginning of the College year, an Invoice for the annual tuition fee, bookhire and any additional fees and charges will be forwarded. Semester 2 subject levies, where applicable, will be charged at the beginning of Term 3.

The College does not charge additional subject levies.

Music Tuition

Music Instrumental tuition as an optional extra is available. This is included in the annual Invoice. Full payment is required on or before 8th February 2008.

Method of Payment

1. Paying in person
   Present the remittance advice with your payment to the College office during office hours (8.00 am to 4.00 pm weekdays)
2. Payment by mail
   Tear off the remittance advice and send your cheque or *credit card details to Kolbe Catholic College, PO Box 2185, Rockingham, 6967.
3. Pay by phone
   Telephone the College office on 9592 1500, ask for accounts and have your *credit card details available.

*Please note: credit cards accepted are Mastercard and Visa.

Late payment of fees and charges will lead to a debt recovery process being implemented.  Families who may be experiencing difficulties are encouraged to contact the College Bursar on 9591 4203 to negotiate suitable arrangements.

Payment of College Fees can be made by Cash, Cheque or Eftpos/Credit Card. Cheques should be made payable to Kolbe Catholic College and addressed to the Assistant Bursar. If you wish to make payments via Direct Debit please contact Mrs Illich at the College on 9591 4213.

Parents failing to give one term's notice of the withdrawal of a pupil from the College may be held liable for the payment of the remainder of the term fees.

STUDENT WITHDRAWALS

Notice of withdrawal can only be given in writing to the Principal. Verbal notification is not considered due notice.

Notice of one term must be given prior to the withdrawal of a student by a parent/ guardian. In default of such notice, one quarter of the annual fee (one term’s fee) will be payable.

THE HEALTH CARE CARD TUITION FEE DISCOUNT SCHEME

Parents/guardians who are responsible for the payment of College fees and hold a current means tested family Health Care Card or Pensioner concession Card with the code “PPS” will be entitled to a discount of tuition fees.

In the case of a Secondary student the tuition fee is discounted to $960 per annum ($24 per week on a standard 40 week school year).

Other specific charges still apply (eg. P & F Levy, bookhire, excursions, etc).

During the first term of each year, eligible HCC and PPS holders will be required to present their card and to complete a simple form. Once this has occurred the discount will be automatically applied.

SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME

The Minister for Education has approved the following Education Programme Allowance for 2008:

Years 8 – 12 Clothing allowance ($115) plus Book allowance ($235).

Eligibility for the scheme is dependent on parents or legal guardians holding one of the following and are current on or after 31st January 2008 from Social Security:
Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card, Centrelink Health Care Card (Family Card only), Pensioner Concession Card (from Veterans’ Affairs) and have children whose birth date is on or after 1st January 1989. Application forms are available from College Reception.

BOOKHIRE AND SUBJECT LEVY (payable before 8th February 2008)

A fee of $300 for Year 8 – 12 students per annum covers:
All subject text books, manual and creative arts consumables, Yr 8 Art pack, photocopying and printing information distributed to students by subject teachers, the Student Diary and the College Year Book.

Please note: Text books lost or damaged will be billed to the parent/guardian’s College account.

PARENTS & FRIENDS LEVY

The Parents and Friends’ Association has an active role in fund raising for school amenities and teaching equipment.  An annual payment of $120 per family is requested and the support of all parents is encouraged.

BUILDING FUND

The College Board has established a Building Fund to receive voluntary donations which can be claimed as a taxation deduction.  All families are asked to contribute a minimum amount of $150 per annum, all donations are tax deductible under the provisions of sub-paragraph 78 (1) (a)(xv) of the Income Tax Assessment Act.

CHAPEL FUND

To assist in the repayment of the loan to build the College Chapel, the College Board requests each family donate a minimum amount of $90.00 per annum.  This donation is tax deductible under the provisions of Item 78 (4) (2.1.10) on the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (ITAA), as amended.

CAMPS AND EXCURSIONS

Year 8 students attend an Orientation Camp early in Term One at a cost of $100.00 per student, Year 11 & 12 students attend a Retreat, the fee for Year 11’s is $100.00 and  for Year 12’s $35.00. These camps are included in your invoice and payment must be made prior to the camp.

YR 10 OUTDOOR EDUCATION

All students enrolled in Outdoor Education will be levied a $60.00 non-refundable deposit toward the Outdoor Challenge.  The deposit, included in the Semester One Invoice, is required to secure bookings of venues and equipment.  An additional $60.00 payment per student, along with appropriate documentation will be due one week prior to the date of the “Outdoor Challenge”.

INSURANCE

It is strongly recommended that parents check their health cover and insurance policies to ensure adequate medical, ambulance, personal property and liability insurance cover is held.  The College does not accept responsibility for loss of, or damage to personal effects and property, or for bodily injury or property damage incurred by students.

TERM DATES 2008

TERM 1: Monday 4th February – Friday 11th April

TERM 2: Monday 28th April – Friday 4th July

TERM 3: Monday 21st July – Friday 26th September

TERM 4: Monday 13th October – Tuesday 16th December

PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE

Students should arrive at school by 8.25am each day. If a student is going to be absent, parents should:

1. Phone Student Reception on the Absentee Line: 9591 4251
2. Send a formal letter when the student returns.

NEWSLETTERS

Newsletters are issued every two weeks on a Thursday.

P & F MEETINGS

P & F Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, generally.  Please see the yearly calendar in the student diary.

UNIFORM SHOP

The uniform shop is located on the North West side of the Sports Hall. Opening hours are:-

A large range of second hand uniforms are also available – please enquire at the uniform shop.

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