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Clontarf Foundation
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Department of Education
http://www.education.wa.edu.au
Welcome to the 2023 to 2026 Business Plan. To develop this plan, we have looked at our previous school review findings, analysed data and surveyed all key stakeholders. From these findings, we have been working with staff to reflect on what we are already achieving and how we can continue our school improvement journey over the next three to five years. The staff at Collie Senior High School seek to improve student outcomes and they strive to achieve this every day. We look to develop resilience, which allows our students to flourish on their learning journey. To achieve this, we need to work together on this journey.
Our review highlighted the many opportunities Collie Senior High School provide for students and how we can continue to develop individual student pathways whilst working within a classroom focus. High quality teaching is key to improved reading outcomes, working across schools and the community as we work together to develop this essential life skill.
2025 Contributions & Charges Year 11 Booklist Year 12 Booklist
Parents at Collie Senior High School have a very good track record of paying their Voluntary Contributions and Charges. We appreciate the efforts of our parents and they should pride themselves on their continued support of their community high school.
The collection of these payments will enable us to continue to provide the best possible educational opportunities to our students. Parents are strongly encouraged to continue to pay all contributions and charges because this will help to support your child and provide the best learning environment.
Payment Options:
For your convenience, payment may be made via Direct Deposit, EFTPOS, Credit Card, cash or cheque:
Direct Deposit: Bank: Bendigo Bank Collie
BSB: 633 000
Ac#: 150463578
Ref: Student Name
In Person: Collie SHS Administration Office - Cash or EFTPOS
Mail: PO Box 808, COLLIE WA 6225
Payment Plans:
Parents who are unable to make full payment of contributions and charges on commencement of a course are encouraged to contact the school to discuss payment options in confidence with the Manager of Corporate Services. This ongoing co-operation between the school and parents is vitally important to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.
Secondary Assistance Scheme:
If you are the holder of a Centrelink Health Care Card, Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or Veterans Affair Pensioner Concession Card you may be eligible for up to $350 towards school expenses. For more information contact the school office on 08 9735 1200. Applications close Thursday, 28th March 2024.
WHOLE SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
Collie Senior High School is committed to ensuring that all members of the school community are able to learn effectively in a safe, secure, orderly and welcoming environment. We have adopted a Positive Behaviour Support system across the school to provide a clear framework for staff and students to identify what is expected within the Collie Senior High School community. There are four main expectations which form the Collie ARCH; these are Aspiration, Respect, Commitment and Honesty. The ARCH forms the foundation of the Collie Senior High School ethos of “We Strive” and provides the means for reinforcing good behaviour and redirecting poor behaviour can be successfully achieved.
As a school community, we believe that home and school must share the responsibility for students to learn and demonstrate appropriate behaviour. By working together, we can provide more meaningful opportunities for students to behave responsibly and to respect themselves and others. Principles of procedural fairness, equity, cultural sensitivity and inclusivity underpin all decisions made. A student’s Good Standing is reinstated after the impacted time period.
GOOD STANDING POLICY
All students have their Good Standing, however throughout the year a number of extra-curricular events are held. They have the opportunity to attend these events unless they have lost their Good Standing privilege. These events include:
Event |
Lead in Period |
Interschool Sporting Events |
4 School Weeks |
Reward Days |
4 School Weeks |
Incursions/Excursions |
4 School Weeks |
Any Extra Curricular School Event |
4 School Weeks |
School Ball |
6 School Weeks |
Country Week |
1 Term |
School Tours ie. ANZAC |
From tour selection until event. |
For each event, there will be a defined lead-in period clearly outlined to students. During this lead-in period, students will lose the privilege of participating in the event if they:
are suspended from school;
- fail to attend school without an explanation. Notes must be up to date;
- are repeatedly late for school;
- continually fail to be in school uniform; or
- are withdrawn from a Learning Area for a week or more.
Special Conditions
If suspended, students are ineligible for Semester super draws
- If attending Country Week or Workplace Learning during Country Week, all course work must be up to date and signed off by the class teacher
The final decision is with the Principal.
The above criteria for loss of privileges apply for each event. Particular events may also have additional criteria pertaining to them. Students will be advised of these at the commencement of the lead in period.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
These expectations are derived from the required school policies and are required to be followed once you enter the school site.
HEALTHY CHOICES
Choose healthy food and drink options to keep yourself healthy and ready for work.
If not ordering from the canteen, all lunch options must be delivered through the front office.
Chewing gum, soft drink and lollies belong at home.
Eating is reserved for allocated breaks (recess and lunch).
We are an asthma friendly school, so only roll-on deodorant can be brought to school.
MOVING ABOUT
Scooters and bikes must be parked in the specific areas provided. Please use the nearest exit point when safely riding to and from school.
Movement during class time is only permitted through the use of a red pass issued by the teacher.
Lower school students are expected to line up and only enter classrooms under the supervision of their teachers.
Students are expected to stay within school boundaries at all times.
Please ensure everyone is given 30 cm of personal space.
PERSONAL ITEMS
“Hoodies” and denim items are not part of our school uniform.
Valuable items (such as mobile phones) can be deposited at the front office for safe-keeping and can be collected at the end of the day.
Mobile phones and external listening devices (including earphones, earbuds and airpods) should be off and out of sight unless required for a class activity.
Hats may be worn in classrooms when required for safety purposes only e.g. Woodwork.
Internet Access
Click here for the Online Services policy for students at Collie Senior High School.
Click here for the Collie Senior High School Parent Handbook
Information about school bus routes can be found at www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au.
There is ample parking available at the school for dropping off and picking up your child.
Parking is available on Pendleton Street (off Wittenoon Street).
Bus Services - Contacts
The Out of Town Bus run is for those students who:
- are enrolled in the nearest school
- who regularly attend school and use the approved ‘orange’ school bus for at least 6 trips per week
- live more that 4.5kms for the school
To Apply
To apply for Transport Assistance you need to:
- log on to www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au
- click on the Parents section
- select the Application for Transport Assistance
- follow the prompts
Out of town bus contacts
Bus 1 | North East | Robert Swindell | 0418 947 880 |
Bus 2 | Muja | Carissa Page | 0419 770 700 |
Bus 3 | Cardiff / McAlinden | Robert Swindell | 0418 947 880 |
Bus 4 | Noggerup/Mumbalup | Robert Swindell | 0418 947 880 |
Bus 5 | Worsley | Robert Swindell | 0418 947 880 |
Bus 6 | Mungallup / Allanson | Discontinued | |
Darkan | Nicholls Transport (Narrogin) | 9881 1736 |
Town bus run
The Town Bus run is for students who live in town and wish to catch a bus to or from school. Please contact either Carissa Page 0419 770 700 or Robert Swindell 0418 947 880 to arrange a suitable location for the drop off/pick up of your child. There is a nominal fee charged per trip and this is payable to the bus driver who will exchange the money for tickets.
Town bus run contacts
Coalfields Bus Service – Carissa Page 0419 770 700
Robert Swindell - 0418 947 880
Click here to view the bus contacts
For future term dates please visit the Education Department’s website
Term Dates 2025
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Semester 1 |
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Term 1 | Wednesday 5th February - Friday 11th April | |
Break | Saturday 12th April - Monday 28th April | |
Term 2 | Tuesday 29th April - Friday 4th July | |
Break | Saturday 5th July - Monday 21st July | |
Semester 2 |
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Term 3 | Tuesday 22nd July - Friday 26th September | |
Break | Saturday 27th September - Monday 13th October | |
Term 4 | Tuesday 14th October - Thursday 18th December |
Uniform Shop
The P&C uniform shop is open for your convenience each Friday morning from 8.20am to 8.45am. Please order uniforms via Quickcliq.com.au - for Technical Support, 1300 11 66 37. Volunteers are welcome at the uniform shop and if any parents, guardians or anyone part of the school community would like to be a part of the P&C contact the front office.
UNIFORM SHOP QUICKCLIQ.COM.AU – for Technical Support, 1300 11 66 37 |
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2025 START UP DATES: |
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Monday, 3rd February |
9.30am - 2.30pm |
Tuesday, 4th February |
10.00am - 2.00pm |
Wednesday, 5th February |
8.15am - 9.00am |
Friday, 7th February |
As normal, from 8.20 - 8.45am |
CLICK HERE FOR OUR NEW ONLINE ORDERING SYSTEM
If you have any questions or need help with the new ordering system please don't hesitate to contact our friendly P&C Volunteers during the above times.
The community of Collie Senior High School has a designated school uniform for the following reasons.
- uniforms enhances a sense of belonging, equality and community spirit
- separates school from leisure time, focusing students’ efforts on learning
- prepares students for the expectations of post school employment
- assists the school identify unwelcome strangers
- promotes a positive image of the school by ensuring a minimum standard of presentation of all students
Our school colours are red, light blue and dark blue.
Recognised uniform items
- School polo shirts (blue, white or House colours)
- School cotton print dress
- School track pants, School navy shorts
- Blue/black shorts, trousers or skirt
- School jumper, spray jacket or fleece jacket
- School leavers jackets
- Approved school clothing award to a particular group
- School blazer, white dress shirt, school tie
Special Conditions
For the safety and well-being of your child, and for the reputation of our school we advise that:
- closed footwear is required (no thongs or strapless sandals)
- excessive jewellery is not allowed (a watch and simple sleepers or studs in pierced ears is preferred)
- denim clothing is not allowed at school as per the Department of Education policy www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsandyou
- appropriate protection from the sun is required
- no branded clothing or clothing with inappropriate slogans is permitted
- no board shorts, hoodies or ugg boots are to be worn
- school policy that any visible tattoos or facial piercings must be covered at all times
Please note:
- In cold weather extra warmth can be gained by layering items under the official uniform items.
- Please ensure all items of clothing are clearly marked with your child’s name.
- And finally ... thank you for ensuring your child’s uniform is spick and span. It ensures our students look and feel great!
BELL TIMES 2025
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday
Periods | Times | Session Length |
Period 0. Senior School - | 7.39 - 8.40am | 61 minutes - Tuesday only |
University Prep Courses | No bell 7.39am | |
Warning Bell | 8.40am | 3 minutes |
Home Room | 8.43 - 8.58am | 15 minutes |
Period 1 | 8.59 - 10.00am | 61 minutes |
Period 2 | 10.01 - 11.02am | 61 minutes |
Recess | 11.02 - 11.22am | 20 minutes (2 minutes - transition) |
Period 3 | 11.24- 12.25pm | 61 minutes |
Period 4 | 12.26 - 1.27pm | 61 minutes |
Lunch | 1.27 - 1.57pm | 30 minutes (2 minutes - transition) |
Period 5 | 1.59 - 3.00pm | 61 minutes |
Thursday - Early Finish (No Home Room)
Periods | Times | Session Length |
Warning Bell | 8.40am | 3 minutes |
Period 1 | 8.43 - 9.44am | 61 minutes |
Period 2 | 9.45 - 10.46am | 61 minutes |
Recess | 10.46 - 11.06am | 20 minutes (2 minutes - transition) |
Period 3 | 11.08- 12.09pm | 61 minutes |
Period 4 | 12.10 - 1.11pm | 61 minutes |
Lunch | 1.11 - 1.41pm | 30 minutes (2 minutes - transition) |
Period 5 | 1.43 - 2.44pm | 61 minutes |
Staff DOTT | 2.45 - 3.00pm | 15 minutes |
Assembly Day (No Home Room)
Periods | Times | Session Length |
Warning Bell | 8.40am | 3 minutes |
Assembly | 8.43 - 9.24am | 40 minutes |
Period 1 | 9.25 - 10.13am | 48 minutes |
Period 2 | 10.14 - 11.02am | 48 minutes |
Recess | 11.02 - 11.22am | 20 minutes (2 minutes - transition) |
Period 3 | 11.24- 12.25pm | 61 minutes |
Period 4 | 12.26 - 1.27pm | 61 minutes |
Lunch | 1.27 - 1.57pm | 30 minutes (2 minutes - transition) |
Period 5 | 1.59 - 3.00pm | 61 minutes |
NOTE: On Assembly Days students attend Period 1 and are accompanied by the teacher to the assembly.
Every Day Matters
Attendance at Collie Senior High School
Every day your child attends school matters. In secondary school this is even more important. Each day your child will learn something new so it is important to attend school every day. There is a direct correlation between attendance and achievement – which is why we place such importance on attendance at our school.
In Australia, attendance at school is compulsory from Pre-primary until the end of the year they turn 17 years of age.
From time to time your child may need to be absent from school. When this occurs please send a note of explanation to their Form Teacher when they return to school. If an absence is unexplained, we will contact you.
Teachers also appreciate, where possible, some advance notice of your child’s absence so they can prepare homework or make adjustments to their learning program.
Punctuality is also important. Your child is expected at school in time for the commencement of Period 1. If your child is late to school they require a note of explanation and to sign in at the front office on arrival. If your child has two unexplained late starts unfortunately they will receive a detention with our Deputy Principal.
If your child needs to leave school early
If your child is leaving early it is a legal requirement that you sign them out at the front office.
We are committed to ensuring your child is safe, so you should always let us know when and why they will be absent. When your child has left the school we do not hold a duty of care. Therefore it is important we communicate regarding your child’s attendance.
Rewarding attendance
Because attendance is so important to your child’s success at school we have a reward program in place. When your child attends school 95% of the time or more, their name goes into a prize draw. Prizes are awarded each semester for each year level.
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Our wonderful P&C Association kindly operates a canteen service which provides our students with an affordable range of healthy and filling foods. Profits from the canteen are used by the P&C to provide facilities and services that directly impact our students.
Lunch orders need to be placed in person at the canteen before the start of school or at recess.
Whole of School assemblies take place every four weeks and are held in the School Gym first thing in the morning.