Compulsory enrolment and attendance at school:

The South Australian Government has identified improved attendance as a priority for the Department for Education (DfE). A child who is between 6 and 17 years must be enrolled and attend school regularly, unless the Minister has granted an exemption from school. Under the Education Act of South Australia, parents and/or caregivers are held responsible for the regular attendance of all children in their care. DfE therefore has a legal responsibility to record and monitor attendance and take appropriate action to rectify problems of non-attendance.

Acceptable reasons for student absences:

• Alternate program of study or work (arranged with/by the school)
• Illness (including travel for surgery)
• Family reasons (funerals, unavoidable family travel)

Please inform the school of any absences via one of the following methods:

• send a Daymap message (via the Daymap mobile app)
• phone (08) 8683-6000
• email dl.0791_info@schools.sa.edu.au

NOTE: For absences of three days or more, an Exemption Form is required; these are available from our Front Office

Assessment and reporting at PLHS provides students and families with timely and effective feedback supported by learning evidence, which enables the targeted growth of all individuals. It is an inclusive, constructive and authentic acknowledgement of individual achievement, where students are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning and growth.

The following grades may appear on a student’s report:

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS (Years 7–10):

• A: Demonstrating excellent achievement of what is expected at this year level
• B: Demonstrating good achievement of what is expected at this year level
• C: Demonstrating satisfactory achievement of what is expected at this year level
• D: Demonstrating partial achievement of what is expected at this year level
• E: Demonstrating minimal achievement of what is expected at this year level
• NA: Subject not assessed with a grade or result

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION [SACE] (Stage 1):

Students are graded in each subject area using Performance Standards from A to E; other results include:

• P: Pending – the allocation of a result is pending the completion of further work (in English, Mathematics and EIF subjects only)
• N: No Result – insufficient evidence of learning to meet an E grade; no SACE credits awarded

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION [SACE] (Stage 2):

Students are graded in each subject area using Performance Standards from A+ through to E–

POSITIVE LEARNING ELEMENTS (Organised for Learning, Persists to Improve, Works Independently, Acts Responsibly):

• Excellent
• Competent
• Developing
• Not Assessed

LITERACY GROWTH:

• Ex: Excellent
• G: Good
• S: Satisfactory
• P: Partial
• M: Minimal

MODIFIED LEARNING:

• WB: Working Beyond
• AC: Achieved
• WT: Working Towards

TRAFFIC LIGHTS:

Traffic light reports are published once a term; they are used to provide students and parents an indication of current academic progress:

• RED: The student is not performing to expectations and intervention is required.
• AMBER: The teacher has some concerns regarding student progress in the subject and will keep monitoring
• GREEN: The student is performing well in this subject

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• BRIDGE (Better Behaviour Centre) provides a temporary learning environment for Year 8-10 students as an intervention for those who experience challenges within the mainstream
• there is a strong focus on literacy, numeracy and skills for living; practical learning activities are also available; students are encouraged to participate in community projects and activities
• participants negotiate individual learning programs and develop a behaviour and learning contract; this is reviewed weekly
• there is a strong emphasis on families and school staff working together to improve school attendance
• entry to the program is by application or referral from the Middle School Assistant Principal for consideration by a review panel

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• the local school bus service is managed by Port Lincoln Primary School
• please direct enquiries to them on (08) 8682-1544

The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander men. The Foundation uses a unique, innovative and highly successful approach; using the existing passion that these boys have for sport allows Clontarf to initially attract them to school, and then keep them coming. It is not a sporting program however – it develops the values, skills and abilities that will assist the boys to transition into meaningful employment and achieve better life outcomes.

The Foundation collaborates with schools and communities to create Clontarf Academies that are embedded within the school grounds and education program. Full-time, locally-based Clontarf staff mentor and counsel students on a range of behavioural and lifestyle issues while the school caters for their education needs. Any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male enrolled at the school is eligible to participate in the Academy.

Through the use of supportive relationships and environment, the students develop improved self-esteem and confidence which enables them to participate in education, employment and society in a positive way. Academy activities are planned within the focus areas of education, leadership, employment, well-being, life skills and sport. In order to remain in the programme, participants must continue to work at school and embrace the objectives of the Foundation.

This approach has been very successful, not only in attracting and retaining young men to school, but also in having them embrace more disciplined, purposeful and healthy lifestyles.

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Daymap is our school’s learner management system. PLHS parents are urged to download the free Daymap mobile app (both Apple and Android versions are available) in order to see a range of information pertaining to their student(s), including:

• attendance & timetable
• reports & assessment results
• student records & notes
• calendars & events
• messages to/from school

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Dharna is the Barngala word meaning strong. At PLHS we value the relationships between students and teachers and teachers and families. Dharna is a time everyday that a small group of students (max 15) spend with their Dharna group teacher to foster these relationships. 10 mins in the morning per day with the exception of an extended time on Wednesdays that goes for 40 mins. Your student’s Dharna group teacher should be the first point of contact for everything from attendance to excursions.

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Port Lincoln High School has a colour-coded, flexible, safe and economic school uniform. The school’s Governing Council and staff endorse the importance of students being easily identified. It is the responsibility of staff to maintain a duty of care for the protection of all students; this involves the identification of non-students on school grounds, monitoring student uniforms and notifying parents/caregivers when the policy is not adhered to.

Students are required to wear a neat, clean school uniform each day. Parent/caregivers are asked to provide an explanatory note if their student is unavoidably out of uniform. Consequences apply for non-compliance.

PLHS uniform garments are available from Student Services (anytime during school hours for parent/caregivers, during recess and lunchtime for students). Other generic items (e.g. plain grey, white or navy polo tops, navy or grey pants/trackpants) can be purchased from a number of local retail outlets.

Current Prices:

• Polo Top ($35)
• Rugby Top ($65)
• Jacket ($70)
• Shorts ($25)
• Trackpants ($30)

Enrolment & Intention to enrol at PLHS

Please contact Rachael Boyce on (08) 8683-6000 or at rachael.boyce774@schools.sa.edu.au to discuss enrolment at Port Lincoln High School or to request a PLHS Enrolment Pack.

Student Expectations

This Agreement & Permissions is valid for the duration of your student’s enrolment
At our school we aim to:
• Create a safe, caring, orderly and productive learning community, supported by our Dharna Groups.
• Provide students with opportunities to experience success through a range of student pathways.

To achieve these goals we expect students will:

ATTENDANCE: Be punctual | Explain absences

DRESS CODE / UNIFORM: Be dressed neatly and in school uniform | Be dressed appropriately in specialist subject areas

COMMUNICATION: Communicate with students, staff and visitors using a respectful tone | Follow reasonable requests

LEARNING: Come to lessons prepared | Participate in learning programs

MOVEMENT: Move in a safe manner in classrooms, corridors and around school building

SAFETY: Keep our environment alcohol and drug free

RELATIONSHIPS: Keep our environment free of aggression, violence and harassment

RESPECT FOR PROPERTY: Keep environment free of graffiti, vandalism and theft

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