Post on 05-Dec-2021
Welcome to
Kawana Waters State College
Vision and ValuesOur VisionKawana Waters State College is an international community of learners achieving excellence.Our Statement of purposeWe strive to develop life-long learners who make a positive contribution to a global society.Our ValuesWe value: respect, excellence, diversity, enjoyment.Our BeliefsAt Kawana Waters State College, we believe all people can learn.
Our Junior Secondary PhilosophyJunior Secondary is a time and place where our College community works with students to ensure they:
• Develop appropriate social connections and a sense of well-being in their educational environment
• Continue to learn and develop skills and behaviours to meet increasing academic and society expectations
• Set themselves goals for their future pathways• Are well prepared to make decisions regarding their
career pathways and to work towards achieving their goals
Junior Secondary at KWSC• Engage… students in learning and life skills for now and the future
• Enrich …learning through commitment to high standards and enhancing critical and creative thinking
• Excite … young adolescents about their learning, achievement and future opportunities
ENGAGE…… students in learning and life skills for now and the future
• Designated Junior Secondary precinct and teaching rooms
• Timetable provisions for a wide range of subjects allowing stronger relationships to be built with core and extra-curricular teachers
• Rigorous curriculum reflecting the needs of the 21st century learner
• Technology resources to support student learning
ENRICH…… expectations of, and commitment to high standards and critical and creative thinking
• Targeted academic excellence/extension programs (ACE program) in partnership with…
the Qld Academies and the University of the Sunshine Coast
• Excellence programs in Dance, Drama, Football (Soccer) and Aquatics
• Student welfare, support and life skills programs REDE, Senior Buddies…
• Goal setting via mentoring program with teacher mentors
• International study tours
EXCITE…… young adolescents about learning, achievement and future opportunities• Celebrations of student achievement through recognition ceremonies, parades and parent sessions
• Access to a suite of extra - curricular activities for Junior Secondary students (Chess, Digital Solutions, Future Innovators, Performing Arts, Sport Pursuits…)
• Technology resources and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) capability to support innovative and inspiring pedagogy/teaching
• Expert team of teachers motivated to get the best from each student
Student Wellbeing
SUPPORT SERVICES Deputy Principal– Student Support Services Year Level Coordinators across all year levels Guidance Officer College Chaplain Youth Health Nurse Cultural Aide School Based Police Officer Henry – College Anxiety Support Dog Community Links Counsellors
KEY SUPPORT PERSONNEL Deputy Principal Special Education Services
Mr Steve Olsen
Head of Department Support Services-Mrs Erin Anthony
Head of Learning Enhancement-Ms April Sloan
Head of Department Junior Secondary-Mrs Justine Bishop
Support Teachers Literacy & Numeracy (ST:LaN) – Inclusive Learning Team
Year 7 Subjects
* Programs of Excellence (by application / interview / trial)
• English
• Humanities
• Maths
• Science
• Language –Japanese
• Health and Physical Education (HPE)
• Sport
• The ArtsPerforming Arts (Music/Dance/Drama)MusicVisual Arts
• Technology Digital SolutionsBusinessDesign Textiles and Food StudiesIndustrial Design and Technology Design TechnologyCivics
PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE
Academic Curriculum Extension (ACE)Closed 30 July – Testing Saturday 28 August
Dance Excellence ProgramClosed 30 July – Auditions Saturday 31 August
Drama Excellence ProgramClosed 30 July – Auditions Saturday 1 September
Football (Soccer) Excellence ProgramCloses 20 August – Trials Tuesday 24 August
Aquatics Excellence ProgramCloses 20 August – Trials Tuesday 31 August
FUTURES PROGRAMS (YR 5 & YR 6 STUDENTS)
Kawana Waters State College also offers Year 5 and 6 students the opportunity to engage with high school staff and extension learning programs via the following ‘Futures Programs’
YAP - Young Academics Program
Junior Dance
Junior Drama
Junior Football
.The Junior Futures Programs have been created to allow students in year 5 & 6 from local primary schools to experience what happens in an Junior Secondary Excellence class.
.Please note: Participation in these Junior Futures Programs does not guarantee enrolment at Kawana Waters State College … but may be a step towards successful enrolment in a Program of Excellence in Year 7
FUTURES PROGRAMS (YR 5 & YR 6 STUDENTS)
Please contact the college or the program coordinators for more information on these programs if you are interested.
YAP - Ms April Sloan - HoD –Learning Enhancement- asloa17@eq.edu.au
Junior Dance -
Mrs Peta Boboe – HoD – The Arts- pbobo1@eq.edu.au
Junior Drama –
Jun Football – Mr Adam Walker- Football Coordinator – awalk139@eq.edu.au
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Leadership Program• Challenge Day• Instrumental Music
program/school bands• SKIT- Students at Kawana in
Theatre• KDC- Kawana Dance
Company• Study Tours• Year Level Activity Days• Indigenous Program• Mathematics Competitions
• English Competitions• Writers Workshops• Art (exhibitions and visiting
artists)• School Sport- Netball,
Rugby• Subject Area Tutorials• Debating• Robotics/Gaming (RAGE)• Chess• Choir• Interact Group
TIMETABLE CURRICULUM OFFERINGS YEAR 7 2022
Subject Year 7
English 3
Humanities 3
Maths 3
Science 3
HPESports Excellence
Arts Excellence2
LanguagesJapanese
2
Arts
3
Rotation
Technology
Sport/ PC *1 Wed P4 in season
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE
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Kawana Waters State College – YR 7 General Timetable Student Timetable Smith, Michale (32145674) Year 7, 7P2 (Ms Kelly)
GETTING READY FOR 2022
Information Evening Tuesday 03 August 5:15pm
School Tours (subject to Covid Health Directives)
Tour 1 Friday 6th Aug 8 – 8:30am (postponed due to Covid directives)Tour 2 Wednesday 11th August 9- 9:30amTour 3 Monday 16th Aug 3-3:30pmTour 4 Wednesday 25th August 9-9:30amTour 5 Friday 3rd Sept 8-8:30amTentative - Tour 6 Monday 6th Sept 3-3:30
Year 6 into 7 Orientation DayWednesday 23 June
Wednesday 8 December
Enrolment PaperworkFriday 17 September – Current KWSC Primary Students exempt
STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME (SRS)YEAR 7 – APPROXIMATE
Year 7 SRS - $ 440College handbook, student ID/print card, Year 7 program, personal printing and copying, pool entry incl carnival, CYOD connection, some tech support and software
Subject Area fees- Aquatics $400 - Football $605 - Performing Arts $320- ACE class $100 - Instrumental Music - $80- Instrument Hire - $80
UNIFORM INFORMATION ALL KWSC STUDENTS 2022
Our College community recognises Kawana Waters State College’s ( KWSC) image is important in the local community, and a College dress code policy has therefore been developed. The Kawana Waters State College uniform is compulsory for all students when travelling to and from the College, during school hours, and at College functions. Pride in personal presentation and pride in being a part of a team are important qualities that our dress code aims to develop. Our students are expected to wear the full uniform without any alterations or ‘fashionable’ additions. A more detailed version of the College uniform policy is available in each student’s handbook and at www.kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au.
Dress Code endorsed by P & C
Visit the uniform shop (Primary School) during normal opening times or place your uniform order online through Flexi-school
Black, leather or leather-like shoes are the only footwear permissible
KWSC hat
Excessive jewellery and facial piercings are not permitted
Further information emailed to families Term 4 – booking dates/appointments and online ordering
All details re costs available on College website
Day Uniform Sports Uniform
UNIFORMS
OUT OF CATCHMENTENROLMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Check the EQ catchment map
https://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/maps/edmap/
OUT OF CATCHMENTENROLMENT OPPORTUNITIES?Go to the KWSC website enrolment section:https://kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au/enrolments/enrolling-at-our-college
SUCCESSFUL ENROLMENT SUMMARY
Currently attending KWSC Primary campus
Living in catchment
Other avenues
Successful application for out of catchment enrolment from the College Principal
Successful application to one of the Programs of Excellence (ACE, Dance Ex, Drama EX, Aquatics Ex, Football Ex)
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE…(BYOD)21ST CENTURY LEARNING …
Students live in a world with anytime, anywhere access toinformation at their fingertips.
21ST CENTURY LEARNING IS…Collaborative, Connected, Creative, Constantly Changing and made up of Physical and Virtual Learning Spaces
BYOD ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BE:
Engaged in learning
Self-motivated
Self-directed
Independent
Creative
Collaborative
Communicative
Critical thinkers
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU ...
OUR ROLE…… is to provide an engaging, enriching, exciting and
safe environment where students can learn to the best of their ability.
SEE YOU IN 2022 !