"Service Through Knowledge"
Welcome to our School
PHHS Students and Staff Only
CONTACT US
Postal Address:
Knox Street,
Wentworthville 2145
Phone: 9631-9651
Fax: 9896-3093
Email: pendlehill-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Feedback is always welcome.
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SUMMARIES OF SCHOOL POLICIES
From the 2008 School Handbook
Student Attendence
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At Pendle Hill High we believe that all students should be able to achieve the highest educational standards.
We also believe that developing a culture of regular attendance at school is an essential part of promoting student
learning and achievement. We expect students to attend school every day.
STUDENTS MUST:
- go to roll call each morning
- attend all classes each day
- bring notes to explain any absences or to request early departure (click
here for a sample note you can use)
- report to Reception if they are late to school or have a note to leave early
- have their swipe card with them every day.
STUDENTS MUST NOT LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION.
The school monitors student attendance by:
daily marking of a bar-coded photo roll sheet
a computerised photo ID swipe card system to monitor absences, truancy, late arrivals and early departures
random truancy checks together with individual class roll marking
letters to parents where a student has had two or more unexplained absences in a fortnight
daily and random telephone calls to parents of absent students, as necessary
Deputy Principal and Year Adviser monitoring of student absence and lateness
Home School Liaison Officer involvement, as required
PLEASE NOTE:
- All leave, other than sick leave, should be notified to the school in advance for approval.
- A Student Absence Note proforma is included in this booklet for your use.
- Partial and whole day explained and unexplained absences are printed on semester reports.
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Student Behaviour
- At Pendle Hill High we believe that positive behaviour leads to improved student learning and achievement.
- We strive to maintain high standards of student behaviour with a focus on Responsibilities Rights Respect. This is explicitly taught to all students through our Positive Behaviour for Learning Program.
- All students and teachers have the right to be treated fairly and with dignity, in an environment free from disruption, intimidation, harassment and discrimination.
- It is expected that students will behave in a manner that will bring credit to themselves, their families, their school and community. The school’s Code of Conduct and the Discipline Code encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour. Collaboration between school staff, students and parents is an important feature of discipline at this school.
- Merit and reward programs are in place to recognize and promote good behaviour in the classroom, in the playground, at sport and on excursions.
- Parents and students are reminded that Department of Education and Training procedures state that students who are in possession of an illegal substance; who are physically violent or who are in possession of a firearm will be suspended immediately. In some circumstances the matter must also be reported to the police.
- The Principal may also suspend any student who is persistently disobedient, insolent and/or disruptive or who engages in criminal behaviour related to the school. You will be asked to discuss the resolution of situations where a student is at risk of suspension through behaviour which the school considers unacceptable and which is contrary to the school’s Code of Conduct.
- Students who are on a monitoring program or who have been suspended from school for persistent disobedience and disruptive or dangerous behaviour will usually not be allowed to take part in excursions and other activities outside school.
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Bullying
At Our School Bullying Is Not Acceptable!
- Everyone has the right to feel safe and happy at our school.
- We expect all students to treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We have a strong Anti-bullying policy that we expect all students and staff to follow.
- Students who try to bully other students will be given formal warnings and be expected to complete a bullying awareness program. Repeated incidents of bullying may lead to suspension from our school.
Students are expected to:
- Treat everyone with respect and take responsibility for your words and actions.
- Understand that saying things that are “put downs” hurts others.
Anti-bullying strategies:
- Ignore bullying behaviour and bullies, if possible.
- If you can, look them in the eye, tell them to “Stop” and then walk away.
- Tell your teacher, your Year Adviser or Mrs Brown, the Deputy Principal so that they can help to stop the bullying.
- You can also see the School Captains, Vice Captains and Prefects.
- More information and support is available from your Year Advisor, the School Counsellor, or Mrs Brown (Deputy Principal).
- Check out the Kids Help Line or Cyber Bullying links.
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Mobile Phones and Other Electronic Equipment
- Students are strongly discouraged from bringing mobile phones and other electronic equipment (eg MP3 players, iPods and hand held games) to school. The school takes no responsibility for lost or stolen mobile phones or other items. All instances of property theft should be reported to the Police Assistance Line on 131444.
- Where students have a genuine reason for bringing a mobile phone or other electronic item to school, students must leave it mobile phone turned off and in their bags during all lessons.
- Where a student uses a mobile phone or other electronic item in class, it will be confiscated by the Principal for the remainder of that day. Parents will be contacted where a student is regularly misusing their mobile phone or other electronic items.
- Please note that it is an offence to transmit abusive messages electronically, such as by email or SMS text messages.
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Mobile phones must not be used to photograph or video other students or staff.
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Prohibited Items
The following items must not be brought to school:
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Cigarettes, matches or lighters
- Texta pens
- Bottled Liquid paper
- Walkmans, portable CD players, Gameboys or similar electronic devices
- Laser pointers
- Aerosol cans of any kind e.g. deodorant, perfume
- Knives or other weapons
- Any objects which may endanger the safety of others
- Valuable items and large sums of money
- Skateboards and Scooters
Food and drinks are not to be consumed in classrooms, including the library.
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Safety and Security
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Parents are reminded that all visitors to the school must report to Reception on arrival.
Under no circumstances should parents or other visitors go directly to classrooms or arrange to meet students
in other areas of the school.
During School Hours, all perimiter gates are kept locked. The only access to the school grounds is
via the main entry in Cornock Avenue.
We have a number of measures in place to ensure the safety of
students and staff. It is important that we know the identity of all parents and visitors to the school
and the purpose of their visit. We appreciate your continuing cooperation with this safety measure.
Please contact the SCHOOL SECURITY SERVICE on 1300 880 021 and/or Parramatta Police on 9633 9633 should you
see any damage being done to school property or strangers on the school grounds at any time. This is a 24 hour number.
Remember, each year we pay out large sums of money over graffiti, theft and
vandalism; money which is far better spent on improving educational resources for our students!
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Skateboards and Scooters
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Skateboards and scooters are not permitted at school and are not required for
any lesson or sports activity at this school! Where a student has a genuine reason to bring a
skateboard to school, the skateboard must be handed in at the Deputy Principal’s Office before Roll Call.
Skateboards and scooters must not be ridden on the school grounds.
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Study and Homework
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Study and homework are purposeful learning experiences for each student. They should aim to consolidate,
extend and enrich work done in class. They should be habits.
Study and homework are valuable because they:
- teach students how to plan and organise their time
- help to develop research skills
- establish habits of study, concentration and self-discipline
Study and homework are NOT the same, and both are extremely important to each student’s success at
high school. Study should be undertaken DAILY. It should include revision of each lesson of the day.
This can include reading, making summaries and mind mapping.
Homework may take a variety of forms:
- completion of work not finished in class
- research and assignment work
- keeping lesson books up to date
- preparation in readiness for a future lesson, eg learn a script for Drama, find and collect certain items for Art, read a text for English
- assigned written work eg exercises set to practice skills used in English and mathematics.
- reading for pleasure
- reviewing work undertaken in class
Parents can expect homework to be set on a regular basis and that homework and study demands will
increase as students move from Year 7 to Year 12.
Parents and caregivers can help by:
- taking an active interest in homework and study
- ensuring there is time set aside for homework and study
- encouraging and supporting students to complete homework
- providing, where possible, a dedicated place for homework and study
- encouraging your children to read and take an interest in current events
All parents are encouraged to ask their daughters/sons about daily study and homework and to
check their homework diaries for daily inclusions. Whether formal homework is set or not, students
should be encouraged to read and revise the day’s lesson notes so they will be better prepared for the next lesson.
This forms the basis for worthwhile study habits.
While study and homework are an important component of the teaching and learning process, we
recognise that it is also important for students to have time for play, leisure and physical activities
outside of school and for part-time employment and home responsibilities.
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Student Uniforms
- All students at Pendle Hill High School are expected to wear our school uniform, every day.
- The PE/Sports Uniform is worn on Tuesdays.
- Students must also bring the Sports Uniform to school and change into it for all PE lessons.
- Students must wear plain, enclosed, all-black shoes to school each day, except on Tuesdays.
- On Tuesday students may wear joggers or sports shoes to school, with their sports uniform.
These shoes may be of any colour.
- Students MUST NOT wear open sandals, thongs, joggers, ballet type shoes or shoes made with fabric tongues. This type of footwear is not allowed in practical lessons for safety reasons and students will be sent home to change into correct footwear.
- Jewellery and make up should be kept to a minimum. Dangling earrings and spiked jewellery are dangerous and are not to be worn to school.
- Students must wear a white T shirt only under the white school shirt. Coloured T shirts and singlets must not be worn.
- Donations of pre-loved uniform items can be made at the Canteen.
- Please give your daughter/son a note should it be necessary for them to wear non-uniform items to school on a particular day.
- Students out of uniform are to report to the Deputy Principal’s office before Roll Call to collect a Uniform Pass.
All uniform items can be purchased on a pay-as-you-wear basis. See Mrs Sims, Mrs Brown or Ms Antonelli to make arrangements.
Mrs Brown also has a slection of low cost black shoes available in her office.
NEW IN 2008! For extra winter warmth, there is now a black fleecy school jumper with the school logo embroidered in gold lettering. $15.00
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Student Welfare
- Our focus is on positive behaviour for learning – responsibilities, respect and rights
- Programs aim to promote self-esteem, self discipline, responsible behaviour, concern for others and ensure student safety
- Parent involvement and early intervention are priorities
- Specialist staff includes Year Advisers, School Counsellor, Careers Adviser, Support Teacher Learning and ESL Teacher
- Peer Mediation, Peer Support, Anti-Bullying, Student Mentoring and Student Leadership programs available
- Active Student Representative Council – SRC at school, regional and state levels
- Effective monitoring of student attendance, behaviour and uniform
- Active Learning Support Team meets regularly
- Support programs for “at risk” students
- Social Skills program for Years 7 and 8
- Merit and reward programs for students to encourage and recognise good behaviour and active involvement in learning
- Clear and explicit consequences for disruptive behaviour
- Year 6 Transition to High School program
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