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James Nash Information Handbook

2019

OUR CORE PURPOSE IS

“To Empower Learners”

James Nash State High School

Information Handbook

To Empower Learners

Contents

Core Purpose School Goal School Profile Administration Information Administration Team General School Procedures Student Support Complaints Management Finance Debt Management Policy Curriculum – Homework Assessment Procedure Study Periods Procedure Detention Policy Good Standing Procedure Working at Learning Procedure School Map Mobile Phone Procedure I.C.T. Procedure Use of Internet at School Uniform Procedure


OUR Core Purpose Is:

To Empower Learners

Our Core Values are:

Respect

Responsibility

Honesty / Integrity

Excellence

Safety

Equity / Fairness

OUR Goal Is:

To be a Hub of Educational Excellence for All Learners

Therefore we will be focused on:

1. Positive relationships around learning.

2. Delivery of high quality classroom practices integrating current technology.

3. Promoting excellence in behaviour and performance in our community.

4. Facilities and grounds.

5. Providing curriculum pathways for either earning or learning (employment or further education)

6. Valuing and celebrating difference and diversity.

7. Developing a sustainable Junior Secondary Culture.

School Profile James Nash State High School is an Independent Public School with a strong commitment to the education of students from the communities of Gympie, Cooloola and Kilkivan. As Principal I welcome you to our James Nash community and look forward to the education journey in front of us. Our school is widely recognised as a great school – with this in mind I am challenging our community to “go beyond great”. Meeting this high expectation requires a strong team to provide the learning our students will need now and into the future. This learning extends beyond the acquisition of knowledge and into the skills that are necessary to experience success for the remainder of

their lives. These learning opportunities include an extensive range of curricular and extra-curricular activities. Across their time with us our students will be challenged to be the best they can be. Practicing our values of respect, positivity, persistence and hard work in conjunction with our provision of a safe, calm and disciplined learning environment provides the foundation for the success of James Nash students. Thank you for choosing this great school and trusting us to deliver your child’s educational needs.

High Performing Students James Nash State High School currently has an enrolment of approximately 1233 students who are drawn from a variety of small to large feeder primary schools. We are a co-educational school and offer year levels 7-12. Our students are our greatest resource and our greatest asset. Our classrooms are the most important environment for learning and are characterised by high expectations of student behaviour and respect for the rights for people to learn.

As a result of our focus on learning, students at James Nash High School are recognised for their academic excellence. At James Nash we are focused on developing a school with positive relationships around learning. This will mean that relationships between staff, students and parents will provide care, safety and happiness.

High Expectations James Nash Student Services program aims to provide a safe, calm and disciplined learning environment. Our goals are:

To enable all students to develop self-confidence, optimism, high self-efficacy, respect for others and achievement of personal excellence

To ensure effective, responsible student behaviour planning and strategies are identified and implemented to create a safe, supportive and productive learning environment

To identify and provide appropriate coordinated support strategies for all students whilst ensuring that gifted and talented, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with Disabilities, Learning Support, International and students ‘at risk’ are identified and supported

To supplement the school’s curriculum (academic outcomes) plan with the provision of social emotional, health, cross-cultural and spiritual learning programs. The student support service team at James Nash State High School comprises: Deputy Principal Structured Learning, Head of Department – Student Support, Head of Curriculum – Student Support, Head of Year Co-ordinators, Guidance Officer, School Nurse, School Youth Co-ordinator, Chaplain and Structured Work Placement Officers.

Innovative Curriculum The James Nash Curriculum Plan is comprised of a Middle School Curriculum Plan, a senior School Curriculum Plan and Whole School Literacy/Numeracy Plan. James Nash offers a distinctive, differentiated middle-schooling curriculum model where we believe that an appropriate match between student learning styles and class groupings is critical to student achievement. Junior Secondary All class groupings were available to students in years 7, 8 and 9 which implement the Australian Curriculum or the Queensland Curriculum Assessment and Reporting (QCAR) Framework to deliver cohesive learning programs which help students achieve deep levels of understanding. These groupings include:

James Nash also has a long established learning partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast to offer Middle School Excellence Programs in Creative Writing, Mathematics and Science. Excellence Culture Programs: The Academy of Creative Arts was established in 2011 and was formally recognised by Education Queensland as a ‘Program of Excellence’ since 2014. ACA, as it is commonly known caters for artistically talented students who wish to develop their skills and foster their talents in:

Acting

Dance

Music


DIFFERENTIATED PROGRAMS

Extension / Extension STEM – designed to challenge and extend students who enjoy school, have an aptitude for schooling and are self-directed learners.

Extension + – designed to challenge students with a demonstrated capacity for excellence and a willingness to take learning risks with a range of subject matter.

Essentials – reduced size class group designed to cater for the majority of students.

Structured Learning (Verified students) / Learning Support (learning difficulties) – These students will benefit from explicit teaching, consistent routines and supported learning in a small group context to access curriculum at year level standards.

Visual Arts

Vocals

Production Crew Each year, we audition students from years 7-12 and accept 15 students from each artistic area. Throughout the course of the year, students have the opportunity to participate in the ACA Intensive at the Civic Centre; a two day artistic workshop wherein professional industry workers will work with students in their specialised fields. Students will also have the opportunity to perform/showcase at a large number of events including:

James Nash Day

Little Kids Big Day Out

Gympie Show

Gympie Muster

Environmental Awards

Parades

Whole school productions and musicals

Gold Rush parade

Actacular

Awards Night

Parents evenings

Mayoress Concert

Art Exhibitions

Another cultural excellence initiative offered is an extensive Instrumental Music program which encourages student excellence in brass, woodwind, strings and percussion instruments. Senior School Subject offerings are structured to meet the needs of both the tertiary-bound and vocationally orientated students. An extensive curriculum comprising of 24 QCAA Subjects, one Certificate I, four Certificate II’s, one Certificate III and 10 Registered Vocational Education Subjects are offered. The Extension program is available to senior students excelling in English, with the opportunity to study English Extension (Literature) in Extension in Year 12. Subjects available for study in the Senior School included; English, English Communications (Workplace), English Extension (Year 12 Only), Prevocational Mathematics, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Mathematics C, Biology, Chemistry, Science in Practice, Physics, Ancient History, Certificate II and III in Tourism, Social and Community Studies, Economics, Geography, Modern History, Physical Education, Physical Recreation (Recreation Studies), Practical Art: Visual Art, Drama, Music, Home Economics, Hospitality, Certificate I in Hospitality, German, Graphics, Industrial Skills (Building And Construction), Industrial Skills (Engineering Manufacturing), Industrial Skills (Practical Applications), Accounting, Business Communication & Technologies, Certificate II in Business, Information Processing And Technology, Certificate II in Information, Digital, Media and Technology, Legal Studies, Certificate II in Workplace Practices. International Program James Nash is an accredited International School who proudly hosts International students from counties across the world. Our International Program builds our school’s cultural wealth and provides our students with an International perspective on curriculum topics.

Modern Technology At James Nash State High School our goal is to provide world-class ICT infrastructure and support, enabling excellence in teaching and learning. This goal is founded on the imperative to reform education and training in Queensland, toward realisation of the Queensland Government’s Smart State agenda. It will function to move our learning community to those new teaching and learning processes which will deliver an education appropriate to the “Information Age” of the 21st century.

Our planning also recognises the desirability of access to computers in many/most classrooms and the possibility of students having their own portable computers or other technologies (privately or school purchased). In 2016 the school became a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school for Years 10 – 12. Details of BYOD may be found on the school’s website under the BYOD Tab.

Compulsory Enrolment and Attendance Students must be enrolled in school until they finish Year 10 or turn 16, whichever comes first. This is called the Compulsory Schooling phase. Each parent of a child who is of compulsory school age has the legal obligation to ensure their child is enrolled and attends a state school or a non-state school, on every school day for the educational program in which the child is enrolled, unless the parent has a reasonable excuse as defined by the law of Queensland. After the Compulsory Schooling phase young people enter the Compulsory Participation phase. During this time young people need to engage in an eligible option such as:

• stay in education or training for 2 more years, or • get a Queensland Certificate of Education, or • get a Certificate III vocational qualification or higher, or • turn 17; whichever comes first. • OR Work at least 25 hours per week.

Each parent of a young person in the compulsory participation phase has a legal obligation to ensure that the young person is participating full-time in one of the eligible options, unless the parent has a reasonable excuse as defined by the law of Queensland. Prosecution of one or both parents may occur if the parent(s) do not fulfill their legal obligation in regard to enrolment and attendance of their child at school or other eligible option as applicable to their age and circumstance. Enrolled students must attend school on every school day according to the program of instruction which has been determined for the student. From time to time a student may be absent from their educational program. Parents comply with their compulsory schooling or compulsory participation obligation by providing a satisfactory reason for these absences, unless the student is an adult or it is not appropriate to contact the student’s parents, in which case an explanation will be sought directly from the student. Parents must let the school know the reason why their child has been absent from school within two school days of their return. If possible, advise the school beforehand. The Principal determines whether the student has a reasonable excuse not to attend school. Satisfactory reasons for absence may include: Illness (Absence Reason Code I), Holiday (Absence Reason Code H), Medical or dental treatments or procedures, Religious observance, Funeral, Legal (Absence Reason Code O), Suspension (Absence Reason Code P, Q or R). The processes for parent notifying of student absence may take the form of a written explanation note containing the student’s name, date(s) of absence(s) and reason for absence(s), a verbal explanation through either a phone call or visit to the school, or a medical certificate. If the absence is more than 10 consecutive school days, an Exemption may be required.

Beyond the Classroom We offer a varied, dynamic and connected Curriculum. We recognise that much valuable learning happens in places other than the classroom. In addition to the respected academic curriculum, we offer a great number of engaging and challenging opportunities for students to develop their talents and special skills. All students are encouraged to participate in extra curricula activities as we understand that these will contribute significantly to the student’s personal satisfaction and enjoyment of school. Faculty Organised: Creative Generations HIArtworks Exhibition ANZAC Day parades James Nash Day Gympie Show Gympie Muster Gold Rush Parade Fanfare Eisteddfods (Gympie and the Sunshine Coast Noosa Jazz Festival QPAC – including theatre performance and Musical at the Lyric Music Night Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) Artslink Theatre performance International German Trip (International Travel opportunity) Cooloola Gallery exhibition of student works Annual Musical excursion Brisbane Show school Band performances Community concerts for Primary schools and Aged Care Facilities Fanfare competition Music Performance Evening Public Speaking: including Lions Youth of the Year Plain English Speaking Competition ASX Sharemarket Game Creative Writing and Science Excellence programs Gympie Heart of Gold Short Film Festival Mathletics Australian Maths Competition Cooloola Maths Teams Challenge Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition Futsal – Bill Turner Cup JN Chess club RACI National Chemistry Quiz Student Services Support programs

Peer Skills

Hope Reins

Saving Lives – Surf Lifesaving Program

On the Right Track Program

Driver Education Programs

Breakfast program

Deadly Young Persons program

Rock & Water

Learning & Wellbeing program Close the Gap initiatives

AIMES Program

Murri Pathways program

QATSIF scholarships

Establish links with local indigenous community organisations

Indigenous Community Adviser

Solid Pathway

Excellent Facilities James Nash State High School strives to have excellent facilities and grounds in order to create a pleasant ambience throughout the school whilst ensuring a safe learning and working environment. Set in native bush surroundings, James Nash is a modular low level campus which blends into the environment.

The buildings and grounds are well developed and maintained with excellent facilities for learning in all curriculum areas. Over the past few years, a number of specialist buildings have been constructed to meet the demands of an increasing enrolment, technologically rich subjects and the needs of the modern vocational education agenda. The recent establishment of our International Language Centre, Information Communication Technology Hub, Multi-Learning Centre and Gympie Trade Training Centre have provided the school with more state-of-the-art computing and communication technology facilities. These centres are being used in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast to provide learning opportunities to the Gympie community.

Involving Parents At James Nash we believe our role is to assist parents with the education of their child. We aim to provide the highest quality educational opportunities and strive to work closely with parents and the wider community to ensure we are meeting your expectations. The greatest factor that can affect the performance of students at school is parental involvement and it is for this reason we encourage close links between school and home.

Parents are involved in school governance through School Council, Ladies Auxiliary (meet at 6.45pm 4th Tuesday of every month), Parents and Citizenship Association (meet at 7:30pm 4th Tuesday of every month) and through representation on our Key Planning Area Groups.

We invite parents into the school to discuss their student’s progress at any time but we offer two formal occasions in the school year for parent/teacher interviews and issue written reports 3 times a year.

We maintain a vibrant school website and publish our school newsletters fortnightly and post them electronically to help provide parents with the highest levels of communication.

Parents & Citizens Association The James Nash State High School Parents and Citizens Association operates under the constitution prepared by the Department of Education, Training and the Arts. The Association aims to promote the interests of, and facilitate the development and further improvement of the School.

In pursuit of the Association’s objectives, the functions of the Association are to:

Foster community interest in educational matters and to try to bring about closer co-operation between the parents of children attending the School and other members of the community, staff members of the School and students of the School.

The Association hopes to give advice and recommendations to the Principal about issues relating to persons who receive educational instruction at the School.

Equally the Association has a fundraising function to assist with financially or with other resources or services for the benefit of persons who receive educational instruction at the School or the school in general

Community members are invited to attend meetings. James Nash P&C meets every 4th Tuesday of the month, at 7:30pm in the conference room, in the administration building.

James Nash State High School GYMPIE

ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

SCHOOL NAME JAMES NASH STATE HIGH SCHOOL

TELEPHONE NUMBER 5480 6333

FACSIMILE NUMBER 5480 6300

STUDENT SERVICES 5480 6361

5480 6362

POSTAL ADDRESS PO BOX 492 GYMPIE QLD 4570

SCHOOL ADDRESS 109 MYALL STREET GYMPIE QLD 4570

E-MAIL [email protected]

On the northern outskirts of Gympie, James Nash State High School was founded in 1977 and has grown into a medium-size co-educational secondary school. The opportunity exists for any student to enjoy five rich and rewarding years at James Nash High School and leave with an educational background on which one can build a promising future and a contented life.

CORE PURPOSE: “ T o E m p o w e r L e a r n e r s ”

SCHOOL MOTTO: “TRUTH MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD”

SCHOOL COLOURS: BLACK, GREEN AND GOLD (In recognition of the Gold Mining Heritage of Gympie.)

SPORTING HOUSES: Named after gold mines worked on the Gympie Goldfield. CALEDONIA - (Colours: BLACK, PURPLE) COLUMBIA - (Colours: GREEN) GLANMIRE - (Colours: BLUE) PHOENIX - (Colours: RED)

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm School Days SCHOOL HOURS: 8:45 am to 3:10 pm Morning Recess - Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri- 10:45am - 11:25am Tuesday- 11:05am - 11:45am Lunch Recess - Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri- 1:05pm - 1:50pm Tuesday- 12:55pm - 1:40pm

Queensland term dates - 2019

Term Dates Length

Term 1 Tuesday 29 January - Friday 5 April 10 weeks

Term 2 Tuesday 23 April - Friday 28 June 10 weeks

Term 3 Monday 15 July - Friday 20 September 10 weeks

Term 4 Tuesday 8 October - Friday 13 December 10 weeks


ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Shelley Gauld Deputy Principal Structured Learning

Jackson Dodd

Principal Mark Swan

Deputy Principal

Teaching and Learning

Bessie Nilon Deputy Principal Senior School

Cheryl Greinke Deputy Principal Junior School

Debra Paige Business Services Manager


General Procedures

ABSENT FROM SCHOOL Students must attend school every day unless absent for medical or other acceptable reasons. A note of explanation from a parent / caregiver is required by care teachers on the day of return to school. If a student is likely to be absent for several days, please phone the school to advise the details of absence. A text message can be sent through the ID Attend system to parents of students who are absent from school at the Care Group roll mark. APPOINTMENTS Parents are always welcome to discuss student concerns or other school matters with Staff members. This can be done by phoning the main office where your call will be redirected to the appropriate staff member. All visitors to the school are required to report to the main administration school office, obtain a visitor pass/name tag and record their whereabouts in the school in case of an emergency. ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL BEFORE 8.00AM Students should not arrive at school before 8.00am. On the rare occasions when this is unavoidable, students should remain in the immediate area of the Administration Building. BICYCLES Students who commute to and from school by bicycle must obey the traffic rules including the wearing of helmets. Bicycles must be walked in the school grounds, stored in the racks provided and securely locked. Students are advised to have no easily removable extras and make a note of the bike number. BREAKAGES OCCUR All breakages and acts of vandalism are to be reported to the office. Parents will be asked to pay for repairs due to carelessness and vandalism. CAR PARKS Car parks are out of bounds at all times to students. Parents delivering or picking up students from school should use the Alenola Street entrance. The main car park is for the use of visitors to the school. CHANGING PERSONAL DETAILS All students are required to have their personal enrolment details up to date. To change any information, students should bring an authorised note from their parents / caregivers to the office. FEELING SICK If a student is ill, parents will be notified by telephone and will be requested to come to the school to take their student home. The school does not distribute or administer any pain relievers eg aspirin or paracetamol. LATE TO SCHOOL Students should aim to arrive at school by 8:45am. Students not at Care class by 9.05am should report to Student Services where their name will be recorded by the IDAttend system. Students will be issued with a late slip to be given to the class teacher. LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS A note of explanation from your parent/caregiver is required detailing the exact times. This note is to be handed in to Student Services and a pass collected at the time of departure.

LEAVING OR TRANSFERRING SCHOOLS Attendance at school or other places of learning or earning are compulsory until the age of 17. Any student who intends leaving or transferring to another school is asked to complete a Leaving School Form which can be obtained from the office. All school property must be returned before the process can be finalised. LOST PROPERTY After a thorough search of all appropriate areas, report the lost item to Student Services and check regularly with the Janitor. LUNCH PASS A permanent lunch pass will be issued on the understanding that your parent or caregiver will be at home during the lunch recess. This is available to the students who live near the vicinity on receipt of a written request from a parent/caregiver. No other student may accompany the pass holder.

MEDICATIONS Should medication prescribed by the student’s medical practitioner be required to be administered while the student is at school or involved in school-approved activities, a parent/legal guardian must fill in and sign the Medication Authority Form (located in enrolment package or by contacting the school office). An authorised member of staff will administer the medication as per the written instructions provided on the medication container by the pharmacist or medical practitioner. Medication without a pharmacist or doctors’ label will not be accepted by staff. The instructions on the medication container need to indicate specific times at which medication is to be administered, as well as the quantity of medication to be administered and the use-by date. At all times, medication must be handed in at the office. At no times are students to keep medicines with them. One exception is that of inhaler therapy for asthma. Please complete the Asthma Form (located in enrolment package or by contacting the school office) MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS Only in an emergency situation should messages be left at the school office for students. Requests to speak to students over the telephone must be approved by a member of administration. MOBILE PHONES Please read the procedure at the end of this handbook. MONEY COLLECTION Money can be paid to Student Services before school, at morning tea, or during lunch and after school only. Please ensure students keep all receipts. MOTOR VEHICLES Senior students, 18 years and over, who drive to school are adults under the legal system and do not need permission to either drive or be a passenger. Because of legal responsibilities, students under 18 years need permission notes from parents/caregivers to both drive or to be a passenger in any vehicle driven by another student. Written permission is to be lodged with Student Services. Again because of legal responsibility, students are not permitted to drive other students on any excursion or sporting event. Students are not permitted to drive or park their cars in the school grounds. NEWSLETTER Regular school-home communication will occur each fortnight via the newsletter. It is the responsibility of the student to share the newsletter with parents/caregivers so all are informed of school activities. We use Schoolzine for our newsletter publishing, to engage the school community more effectively and provide parents, students and the community with a more effective and content rich newsletter format. To read our latest newsletter, go to http://jamesnashshs.schoolzinenewsletters.com/archived or to subscribe, go to http://jamesnashshs.schoolzinenewsletters.com/subscribe. You can also download the Schoolzine App (SZapp) which provides general school information as well as fortnightly Newsletters.

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NON STUDENT VISITORS All visitors to the school are required to report to the main administration school office, obtain a visitor pass/name tag and record their whereabouts in the school in case of an emergency. SMOKING Government regulations forbid smoking within school grounds. Cigarettes, tobacco, matches and lighters must not be brought to school. Students are not permitted to smoke while travelling to and from school or while engaged on any school organised and/or teacher supervised activities outside of the school including sport, excursions and functions. TRANSPORT Various bus companies service James Nash State High School providing student transport to and from various locations. Please contact them for individual arrangements. Polleys Bus Service – 54 804 500 Department of Transport – Bus Information – 41 218 315 TUCKSHOP The school tuckshop is available for student use at mid-morning and lunch time recesses. The tuckshop is managed by the Ladies Auxiliary which is a sub committee of our P&C and provides nutritious food prepared in line with Education Queensland and the Arts “Healthy Choices Strategy” for food and drink. UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE All students are expected to participate in all school activities. If for some reason you are unable to participate in a school activity, a note from the parent/legal guardian should be brought to the appropriate teacher for temporary non-participation. For permanent exemption a medical certificate or letter from a doctor is required. ORAL HEALTH SERVICE The Child and Adolescent Oral Health service offers free general dental treatment to all students from Prep up to and including Year 10 who are permanent Queensland residents. Treatment is provided by an Oral Health team, which consists of a Dentist, Dental/Oral Health Therapist and Dental Assistant. Offers of dental care occur on a rotational basis. Dental care is provided at a Mobile Dental Van or Dental Clinic, as advised when treatment is offered. Emergency dental treatment is available between school visits. Contact numbers for the service are:

Clinic / Van Telephone Number: ………………………….. 0412 491 905

Emergency Telephone Number: …………………………. 5489 8437

JAMES NASH STATE HIGH SCHOOL: STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

The following support network is provided to help students interact in the school’s environment. This support program offers general support to all students and specialised support to students experiencing learning and behavioural difficulties.

YOUTH SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR

Supporting students at risk of

disengaging to remain engaged in

education, training and learning

SUPPORTING

STUDENTS AT

LEARNING,

RELATING &

BEHAVING

Head of Year Levels

Organise camps, excursions, lunch time activities

Help your transition between year levels, schools and to life after school

Year level assemblies- provide you with information, recognise your efforts and achievements

Advice and support

Mediation and conflict resolution

THE PRINCIPAL Provides:

Advice and the final decision on all matters relating to school life including subject changes, assessment, attendance, class changes, re-entry to school and behaviour consequences.

GUIDANCE OFFICER Provides:

Professional counselling to assist with personal development, educational decisions, help with significant life events.

Career guidance

Referral to community support/health agencies.

Specialist educational testing and assessment.

Conflict resolution and crisis management.

Transition support eg78, middlesenior, post school

YOUTH HEALTH NURSE Provides:

Confidential advice to help you deal with health issues involving puberty, drugs, alcohol, sexual activity, depression, nutrition.

Help in accessing community support programs/health

professionals.

CHAPLAIN Provides:

Help in understanding life’s issues

counselling to help you with your personal faith

grief and trauma support

organised lunch time activities

help in resolving conflicts

INDIGENOUS/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Provide students with educational, emotional, social and inter-cultural support

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS JUNIOR & SENIOR SCHOOL

Provide:

Advice to help you with subject choices/changes.

Mediation and conflict resolution to help you resolve disputes with staff or students.

Interventions to assist you to become more effective learners

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT For their subject area provide:

Advice to help you with your learning and assessment

Assistance with your subject selections

Counselling to help you resolve in-class problems

Interventions to assist you to become a more effective learner

TEACHERS Provide:

Strategies to help you with your learning.

Advice to help with completing assessment.

Assistance in resolving in-class issues with fellow students.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TEACHING AND LEARNING

Provides:

Advice on all matters relating to subject selections/ changes, timetables, assessment , QCS tests, OP’s, FP’s and school reports and

SET plans.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT/CURRICULUM STUDENT SUPPORT

If you are referred to the HOD SS, you will be provided with:

Help in reviewing and improving your on-task behaviour in the classroom

Confidential counselling re personal issues.

Mediation/conflict resolution.

Advice on drug/smoking issues.

Help with completing assessment tasks.

Lunch break activities.

Supporting you in the classroom.

Supporting your re-entry to school if you are suspended or have problems with school attendance.

STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP Trained students in Peer Skills and Anti Bullying Bystanders Program to work with students as peer support.


Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students

James Nash State High School has developed this Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students and has implemented procedures for a whole-school approach to instilling responsible behaviour in a supportive, safe, calm and disciplined school environment. School community members have participated in this development and implementation. The plan reflects the shared values and high expectations of Education Queensland’s Code of Behaviour, Gympie State Schools Alliance and James Nash S.H.S.

The plan includes:

a profile of the school community

a clearly articulated and agreed code of behaviour based on the values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty/Integrity, Excellence, Safety, and Equity/Fairness for all members of the school community.

procedures for upholding the code, and for the applying of fair and non-violent consequences for infringement of the code, ranging from the least intrusive sanctions to the most stringent step of exclusion (considered only when all other approaches have been exhausted or rejected)

the roles, rights and responsibilities of all school community members

procedures for documenting and managing instances of truancy, harassment, violence, suspected abuse or neglect and drug related matters, in compliance with relevant legislation and departmental policies

This plan will be published and is available to all members of the school community on the School’s website or can be accessed from the Administration Office.


Putting Things Right Our Commitment to Positive Complaints Management at


Introduction Effective partnerships between parents, students and our school are important to educational success. One part of that partnership is trust and openness. We need to be able to talk to each other when we have concerns, so that those issues can be worked out. From time to time you may have concerns or complaints relating to our school. It is important that you share these with us. Perhaps we haven’t explained something very well. We need to know so that we can put things right. Perhaps you don’t agree with a decision. We need to talk the issues through. As a result you could gain a better understanding of why we made that decision. Or we may need to reconsider our decision. Your contribution can help us improve. How to make a Complaint We want to hear your concerns. We aim to provide a service that can be improved through your feedback. You can raise a concern with any member of our staff. Contact the school to make an appointment to see the teacher. Issues you think are serious should be raised with the administration (the Principal, Deputy Principal or an Assistant to the Principal). Our staff are encouraged to deal positively and sincerely with your concerns. They will listen. They will ask questions to make sure they understand. They may take notes to help in following up your concern. They will help you to take your concern to the right place. What you can expect There are usually four phases in handling a complaint. In many instances these can all be worked through quickly in one process. PHASE 1 – RECEPTION

Try to state your concern calmly, clearly and courteously. Being aggressive will not help resolve the issue.

Someone will listen to your concern and make sure they understand it.

The teacher/administrator will summarise the main points. He or she will usually explain the school policy or procedure on the issue.

He or she will work out an action plan with you: what he or she will do, what you should do, what your child should do and when you will talk again.

He or she may deal with the complaint or refer it to another person.

In many cases they should be able to resolve your concern straight away. PHASE 2 – DECIDING HOW TO HANDLE THE MATTER

Some matters must not be handled at a local school level because they are so serious. They must be referred to Education Queensland’s central office or the local district office.

Other matters will need further investigation. In this phase a decision will be made about how a complaint will be handled.

PHASE 3 – FINDING OUT ABOUT THE MATTER

In this phase the person handling the complaint will try to find out all about your concern. They will try to understand the context and causes.

You should help by providing all the information you can.

They may need to talk to people to get a complete picture. As they do this they may begin to explore options to resolve the matter.

You can help them by focusing on a positive resolution of the matter. Your information will be treated confidentially (but where the matter must be investigated by an external agency it will need to be passed on to it).

You need to be aware that the person who is being complained about usually has the right to be made aware of the complaint.

PHASE 4 – RESOLUTION

The person who is handling your complaint will use the facts that have been gathered to make a decision that is fair to all concerned.

He or she will work to put things right for you and would appreciate your help to do this. He or she wants to make sure that you accept the resolution.


Finance

STUDENT RESOURCE HIRE SCHEME The SRHS at this school operates under the policy and guidelines of Education Queensland. Parents wishing to take advantage of the services provided by the scheme are required to pay the annual contribution and sign a Participation Agreement Form agreeing to the conditions herein. The scheme has the approval of the school’s Parents & Citizens Association and provides parents

with the following general benefits:

minimises costs of providing textbooks and other resource materials for their children;

ensures that an adequate bank of resources is available to provide a good quality education;

ensures all students have equal opportunity to participate in any subject regardless of family

financial circumstances; and

ensures all students have equal opportunity to participate educationally important school

events/activities considered compulsory by the school. * Marked with a (C)

Parents/Caregivers are not obligated to join the scheme as this is a voluntary scheme. Parent/caregivers are required to indicate this on the Participation Form in the Enrolment Handbook.

If you do not join the scheme, and hence access the savings due to bulk purchase, sharing of

texts over a number of years, you will need to purchase individual resources as required and pay

for all the benefits previously listed that would be received by participating in the scheme. A full

list of resources can be obtained from our website under SRHS or from our main office (this list

may be subject to change). The school encourages your participation in the scheme, as the best

savings for all.

Major Benefits of the Scheme:

Practical Learning Experiences

Anti-Bullying production for students (C)

Swimming Carnival and Athletics Carnival costs (C)

Entry fees to National Competitions

Facility hire costs for compulsory performances (C)

Mighty Minds workshop for all years as preparation for NAPLAN and QCS tests (C)

Pathways to Success book for QCS (Queensland Core Skills) students

QCS writing task practice and Short Response item practice – includes workbooks,

marking by independent authority, photocopying and various consumables

Certificate costs that are part of any designated approved course within a subject that is

studied

Reference and Hard-Copy Materials:

Administration of the scheme and storage of all resources

Provision of printed booklets, class workbooks, worksheets and teacher –prepared

material which compliment or substitute for textbooks (retained by student)

Long term loan of all textbooks

Short term loan of textbooks (eg: SOSE texts; plays and novels studied in English/Drama

study planner/diary $10 specially produced for the school that includes an explanation of

completing bibliography, information on school policies and procedures (with poly cover

and extra strong spiral binding) (retained by student)

Complimentary Extra-Curricular Summary Report

Temporary use of class sets of books (eg: atlases, dictionaries)

Temporary use of reference materials, periodicals, novels and updated library resources

Information Technology

Printing credit -$30 for Senior, Middle School $25, Junior School $20

Access to a range of subscribed on-line programs which compliment curriculum resources

eg: Mathletics

Temporary loan of graphics calculators

Access to ICT support devices including but not limited to digital cameras, video cameras,

microphone headsets, graphics tables, USB storage devices, data projectors, webcams,

external DVD devices and scanners.

Access to teacher generated resources made available on the school network and “The

Learning Place”

Audio visual classroom support provided through the use of software program Clickview

Use of school purchased licensed software including Autocad, Photoshop and also subject

specific software

Resources

Curriculum extension supplies such as art and craft supplies, cooking and manual arts

materials

Consumables for group/experimental work

Science experimental report books for years 8/9/10 students

Projects completed in Art and Manual Arts

Specialist Art equipment and resources (Visual journals will continue to be purchased

through the student service).

NON-COMPULSORY SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES

Over the years, unpaid Student Resource Hire Scheme fees have impacted heavily on the school. Therefore in 2018, students with outstanding resources hire fees will be denied the opportunity to participate in non-compulsory school sponsored events and access to resources as listed below:

It is not the aim of the school to disadvantage students in any way. However, full financial support of parents/guardians is crucial to the school’s budget. If you find that your resources hire payments are falling behind because of financial hardship, please contact the Principal or Business Manager to renegotiate the terms of payment. Good communication assists us to help you and your student/s.

Extra-Curricular Events Resources

Academy of Creative Arts and Events School Productions

Artslink Program Gympie Sports Competitions (with fees)

Deportment and Grooming

Extra-Curricular Competitions

German Restaurant/Film Festival

Instrumental Music Program

Lyric Theatre Productions

Physical Theatre evenings

School Musical

Senior Jerseys

Short Courses requiring a fee eg Noosa Jazz Festival

Extra-Curricular Camping Programs

Rugby Union, Futsal (with fees)

Tournament of the Minds

Voices on the Coast

Wide Bay Sports (with fees)

Roadcraft

Year 12 Formal Dinner Year 7 End-of-Year Activities Day

Year 8 End-of-Year Activities Day

Year 9 End-of-Year Activities Day

Musical Instruments (Participation in the Instrumental Music Program is dependent on payment of

Resources Hire Scheme and Instrumental Music levies)

Completed Manual Arts projects

School Study Planner

ID Cards

Extra-Curricular Summary Report

Year 12 Student Portfolios

Sports equipment

Some school library books and services

Photocopied class handouts

Some art equipment / materials

Payment:

Upon receipt of a signed YES Option of the Participation Agreement together with payment of fees, an official school receipt will be issued for all payments made to the school office. Parents should ensure they receive and keep any receipts issued. Cheque payments should be made out to James Nash State High School and crossed “Not Negotiable”.

Students will not be issued with an ID Card until the signed YES Option of the Participation Agreement has been returned and first payment made or fees paid in full. The school does not wish to see any student disadvantaged, so prompt return of all forms and early payment would be appreciated.

If you choose not to participate in the scheme, please carefully read, complete and sign the NO Option of the Participation Agreement and return the Agreement to the school office. You will then be given a list of resources that you will need to purchase for your child.

Parents/Guardians are asked to contact the Business Service Manager should they have any problems or queries with any aspect of the Scheme and/or may be experiencing difficulties with payment of accounts. ABSTUDY If you are an Indigenous secondary student, ABSTUDY is an allowance that may help you stay at school. ABSTUDY non living allowance payments - School Term Allowance School Term Allowance helps with expenses such as books, uniforms and other school costs. You may be eligible for School Term Allowance and School Fees Allowance if you are a:

secondary student under 16 years of age, living at home, or

primary school student 14 or 15 years of age at 1 January in the year of study. To be eligible, you must be enrolled, go to school, and have a parent/guardian/carer who qualifies for certain Australian Government payments. At the end of each term, you are required to provide proof from the school showing that you attended school for 85% of the term to receive the School Term Allowance. Centrepay Centrepay is a voluntary bill paying service, provided by Centrelink for their customers, which is easy to use. We have the necessary paperwork for you to complete at our main office. Direct Debit We have the necessary paperwork for you to complete at our main office. EFTPOS We offer full EFTPOS facilities at our administration office. You can use either you debit or credit card. Other Methods of Payments Parents/caregivers are welcome to come in to the administration building to make payments anytime between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm. BPOINT Refer to CRN & Invoice Number on your Invoice


Debt Management Policy

INTRODUCTION James Nash State High School welcomes you to our school and will endeavour to provide you with high customer service provision in the teaching and administration side of our organisation. We are a non-profit organisation and would request that all fees are paid in a timely manner. This will assist us with budgeting for operational aspects of this school and therefore payment of fees is critical to our cash flow to ensure we supply the best possible resources and facilities. PURPOSE

1. Fee Invoices will be issued for the Student Resource Hire Scheme in the first 3 weeks of Term 1.

2. Full payment of fees, as invoiced, is due by 22nd February 2019 unless prior arrangements have been agreed with the Principal or Business Services Manager. Prompt payment of fees by each parent honours and respects the commitment that other parents have made in paying their fees on time. Account rendered statements will be sent two weeks following the due date for accounts that remain outstanding.

3. Parents who cannot pay their fees on time due to sudden or unexpected financial hardship, are required to speak with the Principal or Business Manager before the payment becomes due, to establish a mutually acceptable payment method to reduce their account in the shortest possible time.

4. Parents who enter into an agreement for payment of fees and develop a history of late payment and or non-payment of fees will need to supply their student/students text resources - a list of these resources will be available on request. Students will be unable to participate in non-curricular activities. For the list of these activities please refer to the website or a copy can be obtained from the main office.

CONSEQUENCES

1. Parents who fail to meet their obligations as per this policy will be advised in writing that payment of fees is not being met as per the returned signed Participation Agreement.

2. Failure to meet required payments or establish a payment agreement, or after repeated failure to meet negotiated payments as per payment agreement fees will need to supply their student/students text resources. Students will also be denied access to resources as well as non-participation in non-curricular activities.

The following chart details procedures to be undertaken with overdue / non-payment of fees.

Fee Invoices for payment of Student Resource

Hire Scheme posted home in first 3 weeks of

Term 1

Account Rendered Statements sent

home 14 days after due date for non-

payment of above invoices

Failure to pay after 30 days

from account rendered

statement date ACTION

Letter “1” sent

home

Text message

Newsletter



statement date ACTION

Letter “2” sent

home

Text message

Newsletter



statement date

ACTION

Letter “3” sent

home

Text message

Newsletter


Refund Guidelines

for Excursions and Camps At James Nash State High School, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for students, staff and volunteers. This commitment includes the health and safety of staff and students when conducting curriculum activities in the school or in other locations.

School excursions and camps enhance a student’s learning by providing opportunities for the student to participate in activities, both curriculum-related and recreational, outside the normal school routine. All planned school excursions are approved by the Principal and endorsed by the Parents and Citizens Association.

State schools are able to charge a fee for:

• An educational service including materials and consumables not defined as instruction, administration and facilities for the education of the student;

• An education service purchased from a provider other than the school where the provider charges the school; and

• A specialised educational program.

A school fee is directed to the purpose for which it is charged.

School fees for excursions and camps are calculated on a cost recovery only basis, according to the number of students who have indicated their attendance.

Participation of students in an excursion or camp is indicated through payment of the excursion or camp fee and provision of a permission form completed by the parent/carer.

As the school budget cannot meet any shortfalls in funding for an excursion or camp due to the subsequent non-participation of a student who had previously indicated attendance of the activity, fees already paid for an excursion or school camp may be refunded in full or in part or not at all, having regard to the associated expenses incurred and the circumstances of the non-participation.

If a parent/carer wishes to apply for a refund due to their child’s non-participation in an excursion or camp activity, they may do so by completing a Request for Refund form available from the school office. Where possible, the request should include the receipt relating to the payment for which a refund is being sought.

It is preferred that refunds be made as a credit against the student’s account at the school, and used for any cost in the future.

Department of Education and Training policy references:

Education (General Provisions) Act 2006

SCM-PR-002: School Excursions

FNM-PR-019: State Education Fees


Curriculum Courses of study Please refer to the relevant year level Studies Handbook provided in this package or available from the school office upon request, which explains the curriculum offerings in detail.

Homework AT JAMES NASH WE ARE FOCUSED ON THE DELIVERY OF HIGH QUALITY CLASSROOM

PRACTICES. THIS INCLUDES REQUIREMENT AROUND HOMEWORK.

Student homework will consist of work set by the teacher to be completed in a set time and of the student’s own study which will include revision of earlier work. As students progress through the school and as they become more efficient, their own study should occupy more and more of their available time.

Homework is considered an integral part of the school curriculum.

It contributes to the development or organisational and discipline skills of students.

The actual time required each night will vary according to amount of overnight tasks, set assignments, general reading, revision and the timing of exams.

Homework is to be recorded in this book and parents are requested to support their children by providing a suitable location and checking regularly that homework is being attempted.

Homework should not be seen as an imposition on families and any concerns should be referred immediately to the subject teacher.

Homework includes assignment preparation, completion of classroom tasks, revision of classroom tasks, as well as formal set homework.


Assessment Procedure Summary JAMES NASH STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Purposes of Assessment

The purposes of assessment at James Nash High are to:

Promote, assist and improve student learning

Inform programs of teaching and learning

Provide data that may be communicated to a range of people about the progress and achievements of individual students or groups of students

Assessment Requirements All assessment which contributes to decision making about students’ performance for Exit or report purposes, will satisfy the following criteria: it must be the student’s own work it must substantially meet the specifications of the task as outlined to students in the task

sheet or “paper”. assignments must be presented by the due date, all check-dates adhered to, and all practical

performance and exam attendance deadlines met unless an extension of time has been granted by the Principal who sees that exceptional circumstances exist such as: extended absence due to illness, supported by a medical certificate or through carer communication; absence due to illness or bereavement or other special circumstance on the due date, supported by a medical certificate or through carer communication where it was not practicable either to attend an exam, be present for a practical performance, or to convey an assignment to school via other means;

Failure to Meet an Assessment Deadline

Failure to meet the assessment deadline without an excuse acceptable to the Principal in terms of the criteria outlined within the section “Assessment Requirements” will result in the following:

Junior School Yr 7, 8, 9 Senior School Yr 10, 11, 12

No result information recorded on the student profile

No credit notation on the student profile

OR Assessment of the work according to the demonstrated standard during the monitored developmental process

OR Assessment of the work according to the demonstrated standard during the monitored developmental process

PLUS

The student (and their carer if the student is under 18years) will be informed of the student’s failure to meet deadlines and the assessment requirements, within one week of the missed deadline.

Responsible Student Behaviour actions for disobedience (student failure to comply with instructions).

Where work is submitted before the “final date for assessment”, it will be marked and credited to the profile according to the criteria and standards specified for the task. Work already

marked during the monitored developmental process may be subject to the Revisiting Assessments policy (see below).

Assessment Extension

When a student desires more time to complete assessed work an “Assessment Extension Application” should be completed immediately. The procedure for students to apply for more time to complete assessment is summarised on the extension application proforma. Note that in the case of a deadline already passed, action must be taken by the student to resolve the assessment issues on the first day of attendance after the item is missed unless prior approval for Extension has been granted. Failure to act immediately may negatively impact on subsequent decisions regarding the Extension and will result in the RSBP actions for disobedience (student failure to comply with instructions, rules, policies and plans).

Failure to Complete Assessment

All students will be required to complete the same item or alternate coursework as approved by the Principal in order to meet the substantive course requirements and regain credit. Awarding of credit for a subject will be determined by the Principal in all cases where there are assessment items not complete.

Revisiting Assessments

Students may apply to revisit assessments already completed. Such applications will be directed to the HOD and will be considered according to the capacity of the school to provide resources to support the request to revisit. The item revisited must not be identical to the original item but should be similar in nature and scope. Assessment data from the revisiting of assessments will result in profiles being selectively updated.

Extensions, No credit notifications and Special Consideration

Final Dates for Assessment

All assessment decisions involving Extensions, No credit notifications and Special Considerations must be finalised prior to the 2nd last week of Semester if they are to considered by the teacher for rating purposes; except in Senior for semester 4 where no late items will be considered after the second last week of Term 3 (Verification time).

Withholding Credit

Generally, Senior students who have significant absences which are not justifiable and/or have not completed the substantive aspects of the accredited coursework, will have semester unit credit cancelled. Students whose attendance is below 80% and/or who have not, without excuse acceptable to the Principal, completed scheduled assessment items prior to “Final dates for assessment” times, should be considered for credit cancellation (Senior) or Not Rated (Junior).

Assessment Decisions Appeal Procedure

In the first instance it would be appropriate for students and/or carers to engage in discussions with individual teachers to resolve concerns about assessment decisions. Subsequent appeals against decisions of teaching staff regarding assessment should be formalised by being in writing and should be directed to the Head of Department who will consider the matter according to all relevant policies. Appeals should state the nature of the concern or apparent error and include evidence to substantiate the claims being made. The HOD will respond in writing stating the appeal outcome decision, the evidence considered and the reason for the decision. If sufficient grounds exist for the student/carer to dispute the HODs decision, the Principal shall consider the new appeal evidence and will respond with a decision.

Reporting

Reporting occurs throughout the learning and teaching process as teachers monitor students’ progress and provide students, parents/carers with ongoing feedback about their learning. Student responses will be assessed using an appropriate Criteria document or marking scheme, and appropriate feedback given either within one week of the assessment due date or, if this is not practicable, within two weeks. Once per semester the school will issue a report to all enrolled students indicating their subject achievements on an A through E rating scale. The report will also contain comments and information on other dimensions of schooling.

Access to Assessment Records:

Students may verbally request access to their official results profile and marked scripts. Such access is restricted to an individual’s own records and will be granted within 2 working days at a time mutually acceptable to both school and individual.

The relative position (SAI information) of all senior students in “Authority subjects” will be published within the school in a manner approved by the Curriculum and Assessment Authority at Verification (preliminary result) and Certification (final result).

More detailed policy statements on assessment and reporting are available through the school administration office on request. Students and their carers who require more information should request a copy of the policy or speak with administration staff.


Study Periods Procedure (Year 11 and Year 12)

LEGITIMATE USES OF STUDY TIME

Completing school subject related tasks e.g. researching, engaging in assignment work, reading over class notes/texts, completing classwork tasks, reading novels, in designated QUIET study areas.

Maximum of 6 students per gazebo and 4 students per table in other areas.

Computer Room facilities may be timetabled by the school for study purposes. These will be a QUIET study areas.

Library facilities may be accessed during study as a QUIET study area.

Classroom tutoring where students have long term arrangements (whole of term) to support specific students or classes in class time for some or all lessons of the timetable line.

Community Service involving one or more of the following tasks: Volunteering at the tuckshop Volunteering at the library Grounds improvement HOD defined faculty tasks IT support Office assistant Other work approved by admin or HOY Sport may be engaged in on specified times with equipment/areas as approved by the HPE HOD.

Attending classes not formally scheduled (but only as approved by the classroom teacher) for the purpose of engaging in other classwork/ completing learning activities that may be engaged in at that learning environment (e.g. competencies/modules, practice with classroom resources etc, completing extra classwork with a second teacher).

Teacher approved activities involving students working in other places not defined in this policy, to engage in learning actions specifically approved (signed off by) the teacher.

Operating principles of the Study Lesson System

Student who have lost ‘Good Standing’ will be on Supervised Study for all lessons until ‘Good Standing has been regained.

Students will be required to complete a study plan which details their use of study periods and specifies their location for each study lesson time. For many of the approved individual study tasks, teacher consent (signature) will be required BEFORE the main signoff by admin/Head of Year.

Student must sign up with a teacher for a minimum of 2 classes per study line.

The Study Plan must be done on the student’s timetable which clearly identifies their name and courses of study.

Study plans will be approved according to a schedule specified by the DPSS or HOY.

Staff will routinely check that the agreed study plan is being implemented. Transgressions will be recorded and will result in disciplinary action being taken e.g. supervised study, detention, loss of senior badge, modified study plan, restriction to specific areas, compulsory sign in/rollmark for all lessons, behaviour card, contact with parent/carer, verbal warning and admonishment with student file notation, allocation of additional subject, enforced timetable modification, suspension, or other sanction consistent with the school Responsible Behaviour Plan For Students policy.

Student Rules for Study

Students may only engage in study sanctioned activities in locations designated within this policy. Lunch areas such as gazebos and tables away from the A Block annexe area are out of bounds for study.

Students may not leave the grounds during study. Those enrolled in classes held before school may have special arrangements approved to accommodate their unique circumstances on an individual case by case basis.

Areas designated as quiet study areas require that students generally do not engage in discussion with others and all verbal communication should be at a low (whisper) level.

Students are required to have their approved study plan with them at all times during their study periods. A mandatory punishment involving reporting to the office with their plan, plus a CO10 Admin detention at the next break time will apply where approved plans are not available when requested by a member of staff.

Any variation to a study plan required at short notice or for a small number of lessons must be documented and approved (signed) by a teacher. Where the variation involves non-attendance at a service type activity, the teacher in charge must approve the change.

All students on study must report to their designated study area at the beginning of the study period and remain there for the duration of the lesson.


Detention Policy

At James Nash State High school we require a safe, calm and disciplined learning environment that allows student to reach their potential. Along with rewarding student for good behaviour there are a range of punitive measures aimed at holding students to account for and deterring undesirable behaviours

The Principal has the flexibility and autonomy to apply detention as a meaningful consequence for inappropriate student behaviour and as an alternative to suspension or exclusion. At James Nash SHS detentions can be applied:

● · during school hours ● · after-school hours on a school day

The purpose of this document is to clearly outline the afterschool detention policy so students and staff will know how it is applied at James Nash State High School.

LEGISLATION

● ·Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 ● Education (General Provisions) Regulation 2006

RELEVANT POLICY

● ·SMS-PR-021: Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School Environment ● 2016-2019 James Nash State High School Responsible Behaviour Plan for

Students

Class Teacher Detentions - Issued and supervised by the teacher giving the

detention

Detentions may be issued by teachers or Heads of Department for breaches of the

Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students. These detentions may be imposed at a break

such as morning tea or lunch (20 minutes). The person giving the detention is directly

responsible for the supervision of the student during the detention period. Students will

complete set tasks and discuss appropriate strategies they will use to prevent a

reoccurrence of the poor behaviour.

CO10 Detentions – Issued by YLC, HoDs and Administration

CO10 detentions may be issued by Year Level Coordinators, Heads of Department,

Deputy Principal and Principal for breaches of the Responsible Behaviour Plan for

Students. These detentions are given under the formalised detention system of James

Nash State High School and are imposed as lunch break detentions supervised in the

CO10 Room. These detentions are 20 minutes in duration. This supervision is shared

between the Head of Years (HOY)

The process that is followed for the issuing of a CO10 detention is:

● YLC, HoC, HoD, DP or Principal enter the student in the detention log of ID attend for

the following school day.

● The student is given a copy of the Detention Slip on the day of the detention via in

the students Care class folder.

● ·Parents may be notified by Txt message regarding the reasons for the issuing of the

detention/s. Parents will also be contacted by Txt message when a student fails to

attend a CO 10 detention.

● Students who have had opportunity to complete detentions through the above

outlined system and have failed to do so will be issued with a suspension.

Buddy Class Detentions - Issued and supervised by the teacher giving the

detention

Students who fail to respond to the retraining approach and therefore do not achieve an

effective level of self-management and on-task behaviour are withdrawn from class and

placed in a same subject but different year level class. The withdrawal from class and

placement in a non-peer class environment is designed to encourage the student to

value his/her class and relieve the class and teacher from the negative influences of the

student’s disruptive behaviour.

Withdrawal from specified class

Parents to be notified as soon as practicable and OneSchool incident completed

and referred to the relevant HOD

Student is provided with set tasks to be completed in an independent learning

setting within the buddy class

Period of placement in buddy-class to be a minimum of one week

Behaviour is monitored using the Buddy class Behaviour card

Buddy class self-monitoring blue card may also be used

After designated period of placement, student’s DIP is reviewed

Return to class is monitored using single class green card or individual Yellow card

monitoring

‘On The Right Track’ Detentions – Issued by HOD Student Services and

Administration

This strategy invokes the reactive measures of the school management plan for students

who continue to exhibit disruptive off task behaviour. Students who do not respond to

proactive interventions have failed to appreciate the educational opportunities available

to them. Having these educational opportunities withdrawn for a period time can serve to

jolt the student’s awareness of the negative effects of their behaviour and the need for

behavioural change.

The On the Right Track Program (OTRT) is a 4 week program designed to cater for the

needs of students who have difficulty accepting the social norms for behaviour expected

in the school environment. The program is staffed by a coordinator and operates from an

alternate classroom. Students nominated for the program are withdrawn from regular

class activities to work intensively one on one or in small groups on social and

behavioural skills, gradually reintegrated back into classrooms, with support, to put

learned behaviours into place.

The Alternative Programs for At-Risk students in OTRT are individualised for every

student and are flexible enough to be moulded and designed for each individual case. An

Individual Intervention Plan is developed for each student where the needs of the student

are identified by administrative staff, Head of Year and general teaching staff and

consultation with the family is undertaken in the planning. This is maintained throughout

the duration of the program.

Where students have been approved to enter OTRT and have completed the interview

entry process the following procedures are implemented:

student to report to OTRT on arrival at school

student to follow set work program with OTRT staff assistance

student to be allocated off line lunch breaks

non-cooperation results in parent notification and withdrawal from school

prior to a return to classes, student must commit to successfully completing a

revised DIP (Stage 3).

After School Detentions - Issued by HODs and Administration Detentions after-school hours will be issued on a week day for a maximum of 30 minutes

duration from 3.15- 3.45pm. During the detention, students will be fully supervised and

will be required to complete set tasks. In exceptional circumstances, a parent may

negotiate with a Deputy Principal for these detentions to be completed at lunch time.

The completion of afterschool detentions is taken very seriously at James Nash State High School. Once given they are expected to be completed in a safe, calm and disciplined fashion. Failure to follow through the full detention process, from notification to completion, will result in this behaviour management strategy becoming ineffective and an escalation in consequences imposed.

Protocols for After-hours If the detention is to be undertaken outside of school hours the following procedures will

apply:

● a risk assessment will be completed and a risk management plan developed ● parents will be notified of the proposed detention at least 24 hours before the

detention is scheduled to occur and have given consent ● Parents will be consulted about suitable times for the detention to be completed

within the parameters set by James Nash SHS ● Parents will be informed of:

location, times and duration of the detention ● their responsibility to arrange travel/ supervision to and from the detention, where

appropriate After- hours and Saturday morning detentions will be recorded in OneSchool (keeping records in OneSchool enables them to be used as evidence in the future).


Good Standing Policy The major focus at school is on student learning.

We focus on developing positive relationships around learning. To this extent, students access to privileges is aligned to our “Good Standing” policy.

To be of ‘Good Standing’ student must:

● Attend each school day for the whole day unless absent due to a medical or other reasonable circumstance verified by a parent or medical practitioner and approved by the Principal

● Maintain an attendance rate of 90% or greater ● participate in the learning process ● show self-respect for students and teachers by not disrupting the learning of others ● have fulfilled their Student Resource Hire Scheme agreement requirements

Employers want young workers who display:

● a positive work ethic ● punctuality ● commitment

Maintaining ‘Good Standing’ requires:

● satisfactory attendance ● punctuality ● attendance at classes and participation in learning ● completion of all tests and assessment, as per policy in school diary ● satisfactory standard of behaviour and cooperation ● compliance with school procedures and policies ● attaining satisfactory “Working at Learning Audit” scores

‘Good Standing’ is lost when:

● attendance is irregular and absences are unexplained ● punctuality is poor ● students fail to attend classes and to participate in learning ● tests and assignments are not completed ● behaviour and cooperation are unsatisfactory ● there is noncompliance with school procedures and policies ● Student Resource Hire Scheme agreements are not being met ● “Working at Learning Audit” scores are unsatisfactory

Positive outcomes of ‘Good Standing’ include:

● recognition of success with student awards ● academic success ● a school reference ● access to privileges ● school formal (year 12 only)

Loss of ‘Good Standing’ could result in:

● removal of access to privileges ● formal warning ● parental notification and/or interviews ● suspension ● cancellation of enrolment


Working at Learning Audit

In addition to the semester reports on academic achievement, year 11 and 12 students are monitored each term with regards to their working at learning. In order to identify and support students not coping with post-compulsory education this Working at Learning Audit rates the students on a 1-5 scale in each of their six subjects and Care. The aims of the audit are as follows:

1. To identify the students who are working well and reward them. 2. To identify the students who are not working at learning, and work with them. 3. Identify and work with those who are a risk of being unprepared for employment when they leave school. QUESTION To what degree does this student work at learning? ANSWER Please use the guidelines below to assign each student a level. Please note that it is not a mark for academic achievement, it is whether they are working at learning.

Assign them a:-

5 if the student - is well behaved - works at learning - strives to improve performance and or participates enthusiastically

4 if the student - is well behaved - attempts all set tasks, including most homework

3 if the student - follows all classroom rules - is usually on task

2 if the student - needs many reminders to do the work - is often late to class and / or - often without equipment and / or - fails to hand in assessment

1 if the student - persistently interferes with the learning of others either directly by talking etc, or indirectly by using teacher time on MSB

- refuses to complete assessment NB: Supervised study will be a the discretion of the Principal CARE CLASSES: A 5 rating would be .... - punctual

- wears correct uniform - brings notes when necessary - listen to notices - contributes when necessary

} NB: Each of these descriptors is worth 1

point.


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Mobile Device Procedures

Preamble Mobile phones, music players, tablets, etc. are a part of modern society and the school accepts that many students will possess them. They are a useful tool, especially mobile phones where the issue of safety is concerned. However, teachers and students have a right to teach and learn in a classroom environment free from interruptions. Mobile devices in schools present a number of challenges. These include:

Mobile phones and other mobile devices interrupting lessons and disrupting the learning of others.

Security of devices. Mobile phones, technologically advanced music players tablets and other mobile devices

being used to contact outsiders for non-approved purposes. Mobile phones, tablets, cameras, technologically advanced music players and other

mobile devices being used inappropriately

Guideline We prefer students not to have mobile phones or music players at school. However we realise that students may have legitimate reasons to carry such devices, therefore, the school has adopted the following guidelines: 1. Mobile phones and music players must be switched off and out of sight for the duration of

the day. Phones and music players can be turned on again when students leave the school in the afternoon. Silent or discreet settings are not acceptable.

2. If students need to contact their parents/guardians during the school day they can access the phone in Student Services during break times. If parents need to contact their son/daughter during the school day, in emergency circumstances, they can ring the office and a message will be relayed as soon as possible.

3. Mobile devices, cameras and music players are not to be used anywhere unless instructed by staff to capture images/play music/access networks/engage in learning for curriculum purposes.

4. Appropriate action will be taken against those who are using mobile devices inappropriately or who are photographing or filming without consent.

5. Harassing or threatening messages are an offence.

6. The policy applies to students during all school activities including excursions and camps.

7. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student failing to comply with this policy. Such actions include temporary removal of devices or for more serious breaches, removal of the privilege to have such a device at school.

8. The school accepts no responsibility for mobile devices that are brought to school and undertakes no responsibility to investigate their misplacement, loss or theft unless it can be established that the misplacement, loss or theft resulted from the school’s negligence.


I.C.T. Procedure

Computers at James Nash State High School enhance learning by providing facilities that enable creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and reflection and may be used for activities including, but not limited to, research, the compilation of assignments and the learning of a variety of Information and Communication Technology skills. JNSHS computing devices include desktop workstations in labs or pods and mobile devices available in flexinets. The following guidelines apply to school owned and BYO computing and ICT devices. GENERAL USE ADVICE

Students are to keep their computer access password secure/private, as they will be held accountable for usage under their access account.

Students are provided with an amount of space on the main server (H:) onto which they may save only assignments and class work. Important work should ALWAYS BE BACKED UP. These home directories will be cleared at the end of each year. Computer, storage media (eg USB) or printer failure is generally not an acceptable excuse for assignment extension approval.

SCHOOL COMPUTERS In order to reliably maintain the school computers and school network systems it is necessary that students follow some basic rules.

Students are not to copy or download programs (including games) onto the school computers nor are they to run programs from any digital media (e.g. USB, external hard drive).

Computer games are not allowed at any time (other than the licensed educational games installed or expressly sanctioned by the school).

The only programs to be used by students are those provided or endorsed by the school.

Students must not attempt to alter the configuration of the computers in any way.

Students may only use lab or pod school computers while a teacher supervisor is physically present; laptops/tablets may be used in approved study areas during study sessions.

INTERNET ACCESS In order to have an effective education that is relevant to the 21st Century, students attending James Nash State High School are granted access to an extensive information technology infrastructure. Students will be involved in using the school’s computer network as part of their studies and will have access to the internet and their own Education Queensland email account. The internet has been provided to facilitate information access for school tasks; itts use is a privilege and not a right. Students may use the internet only if they are engaged in educational activities that fit within the objectives and goals of James Nash State High School. The internet contains many sites that are rich in educational value, but it also contains material that is offensive and inappropriate to our students’ needs. The internet access provider contracted by Education Queensland carries out filtering of sites and e-mails considered inappropriate. Unfortunately, due to the dynamic nature of the internet this does not guarantee that all offensive sites are blocked. The internet must be considered a public place. Accordingly, students are expected to conduct themselves in a self-disciplined appropriate manner while online. This involves students avoiding the temptation of searching for and saving or printing inappropriate material. INTERNET USE

Students may only use the internet for educational purposes.

On-line chatting is not permitted except for pedagogical reasons, with teacher permission.

Students must not actively seek anything that may be illegal, dangerous or offensive to parents, teachers or other students.

If a student accidentally comes across something that is illegal, dangerous or offensive, they must: * immediately clear any offensive picture or information from their screen. * quietly inform their teacher (who should make a note of the site address from the “History list”).

Students must not use the internet/e-mail to annoy or offend anyone else.

All email is filtered. Email containing inappropriate language or content will be investigated under the Responsible Student Behaviour Plan.

Students must not download files from the internet without the permission of their teacher.

Students must not disclose their login password or email password to any other student.

If the teacher/school decides that a student has broken these rules, appropriate disciplinary action, including classroom management, will be taken. This may include loss of internet / email or Network access for a period of time.

PRINTING In order to encourage responsible use of paper in the school, students are given a print credit at the beginning of each year (junior school $20, middle school $25, senior school $30). Deductions are made as follows: Laser Printing 6c per copy Colour Laser Printing 20c per copy If the initial credit is used, additional credit may be purchased from the administration office in $2 amounts, if necessary. Extra credit for special projects may be obtained by negotiation with the HOD Information Technology. ACCESS TO SCHOOL COMPUTERS Access to computers outside normal class time is as follows:

Library computers are available for use at morning tea and lunch each day.

The CO5 computer room is supervised for student use each morning tea.

Faculty computer lab access and use is managed by faculty HODs. Negotiated use arrangements can be made directly through the relevant HOD.

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT RESPONSES REGARDING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY BREACHES

The following is a list of IT related responses to breaches of the school Computer Usage Guidelines. GENERAL RESPONSES Guideline and rule breaches related to ICT usage may also result in general Responsible Student Behaviour Plan responses such as Classroom management, Detentions, Parent contact, Agreements/Contracts - community service, detention, Suspension, Cancellation, Exclusion and Restitution. MINOR NETWORK BREACH Two week ban from email, internet and/or Computer Network access. No formal appeal process lies against this punishment level. MAJOR NETWORK BREACH One month ban from email, internet and/or Computer Network access plus advice to parent/guardian. No formal appeal process lies against this punishment level.

SEVERE NETWORK BREACH Out of class time ban from Computer Network access and/or long term or permanent cancellation of email, internet or Computer Network. At severe breach level, students will be asked to show cause as to why long term or permanent cancellation of IT access should not proceed. The principal will consider appeals against long-term sanctions. In all cases, principles of social justice and fair dealing will apply. Responses will be determined according to: (i) the number of prior offences (ii) the severity of the misconduct (iii) the impact on other members of our school community


Bring Your Own Device BYOD Senior School Computer Program

The James Nash State High School community has adopted eLearning in a 1:1 student to device ratio, as a best practice model for Senior School education. As a consequence of the discontinuation of the Federal Government National Computer Fund program (NSSCF), the school has engaged with Department of Education processes to design and implement a new program, “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD), to support this learning model in the senior school. From 2016 students in Years 10,11 & 12 will be required to supply their own computing device to support their learning program. When approved for access and correctly configured, student devices will be able to wirelessly connect to the school’s network while at school, allowing access to filtered Internet, intranet of learning resources, printers and data storage systems. The device must have a Windows Operating System in order to correctly connect with the school’s network, preferably Windows 10, but no earlier than Windows 7. Device specifications can be found on the website and will depend on the student’s subject requirements. This information can be found in the Subject Handbook, or alternatively, in the BYOD link – Device Use In Each Faculty. There is also a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section under the BYOD link and some information is also included in the Textbook and stationary list. The school website also has a number of vendor portals which provide simplified purchasing options. Warranty issues relating to BYOD devices will handled independently of the school as per the warranty agreement between the vendor of the hardware and the purchaser. School technicians will give assistance, information and advice to users but cannot physically engage with repair or adjustment of privately owned computer devices. Students are entitled to install at no cost, Microsoft’s Office 365 Student Advantage Package, Adobe Creative Suite and Atomic Learning. In order for students to access the BYOD school network their device must have Norton Symantec with Backup installed and operating. This can be purchased online with a yearly subscription of approximately $10. A link and instructions are provided on the school website about how to install Office 365 and Norton Symantec with Backup. The BYOD Technical Solution which supports the logon of non-school owned devices to the school network is a complex system. In order to be granted approval to connect to the BYOD service at school students are required to complete an orientation program and sign off on the Student BYOD charter and responsible use agreement form. Also, a yearly BYOD license fee (approximately $18) is payable for each student accessing the BYOD service. NB. the school has decided to absorb this fee in 2016. Please find and complete the Student BYOD charter and responsible use agreement form in our enrolment package for Senior school students. For information regarding questions not covered in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section under the BYOD link, contact the Head of Department Information Technology for

further information and support.


School Dress Code Procedure

School Dress Standards The Ministerial Statement to Queensland Parliament on 3rd March 1999. Determination of

the Minister under Section 84(1) (g) of the Education (General Provisions) Act 1989.

This procedure is designed to ensure compliance with the following legislation in Queensland:

• Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991;

• Education (General Provisions) Act, 1989;

• Workplace Health and Safety Act, 1995;

• Workplace Health and Safety Act and Other Acts Amendment Act, 1990.

On Tuesday 25 May 1999 the P & C Association passed a resolution namely:

The P & C Association of James Nash State High School resolves that it supports a

student dress code procedure for James Nash State High School because it believes

such a code promotes the objectives of the Education (General Provisions) Act 1989,

and in particular that it:

• promotes a safe environment for learning by enabling ready identification of students and non-students of the school;

• promotes an effective teaching and learning environment by eliminating the

distraction of competition in dress and fashion at the school;

• promotes a supportive environment at the school by fostering a sense of belonging;

• fosters mutual respect among individuals at the school by minimising visible evidence of economic, class or social differences.

Subsequently a revision of the guideline statement was made and this simplified

version was adopted by the P & C Association on 28 March 2000. These guidelines

are now reviewed every three to five years. Following review, recommendations were

adopted on 14th July 2006, 23rd August 2011 and most recently on 27th October

2015.

School Dress Code Guidelines The James Nash State High School community, through a consultative collaborative process, has determined that

the preferred options for all students are in the designated colours which formalise the uniform, and

the school dress code procedures as outlined below.

Please note that the James Nash State High School community reserves the right to alter the school dress code policy.

Maintenance of School Dress Standards The school community supports the wearing of the school uniform on a daily basis as the preferred dress for all students.

While at school or attending school events, and on occasions where students are not

dressed in one or more elements of the designated uniform, they may be required to

wear a supplied substitute item of the school uniform.

If a student has a particular circumstance that requires special consideration for

alterations of the school dress code, then an appointment can be made with the

administration to discuss the special consideration. If the requested variation is

approved, a school logo will be issued to identify the uniform item as approved.

If the student fails to observe the uniform standards, they will be offered an item to

comply with the dress code. If a student unreasonably refuses to cooperate in putting it

on, then the principal will sanction the student, not for failure to comply, but for

noncompliance with a school policy. A process of mediation involving representatives

of the school community will be pursued.

Unless otherwise advised, students must wear the school uniform while on excursions.

Inappropriate Dress A student is inappropriately dressed if the student wears clothing or apparel that is, or could be deemed to be:

• offensive;

• likely to disrupt, or negatively influence the normal operation of the school;

• unsafe for the student or others;

• likely to result in a risk to the health of the student or others.

Example:

• jeans or denim are inappropriate dress for school (unless allowed for special charity events),

• extreme fashion or gang wear,

• offensive motifs,

• apparel which infringes workplace health and safety conditions

• shoes which do not have enclosed impervious uppers.

In any of these cases, the student would be immediately removed to a place of “least risk”. The parents/cares will be notified and steps undertaken to remedy the situation and prevent a recurrence.

If for any reason students or parents/carers were unable to give a commitment

supporting the wearing of the preferred dress, namely the school uniform, then

an appointment would need to be made with the principal to facilitate

negotiation of an alternative acceptable dress standard.

SCHOOL UNIFORM ASSISTANCE SCHEME The purchases of approved school uniforms are eligible for the Education Tax Benefit.

The Student Services Support Group has undertaken as part of their support role, to

assist parents/carers in the provision of school uniforms where this need exists in the

short term. Where a need exists, students may borrow school uniforms which remain

the property of the school until purchased. The Year Co-ordinator, Guidance

Counsellor, Assistant Principals or Deputy Principal are available for consultation in this

area.

APPROVED FORMAL UNIFORM

To be worn as a complete uniform - no mix and match with the standard uniform

and only as specified by the P & C Association. Any alterations to the garments

are not permitted to compromise the style, design or intended length.

ITEM COLOUR DRESS

STANDARDS FABRIC DRESS CODE AVAILABILITY

FORMAL

SHIRT

(to be worn

with formal

trousers)

white with

the school

logo

• shirt has set in

sleeves with a collar

and button through

front with the school

logo on the front

pocket.

• shirt is to be worn

with formal trousers

polyester

cotton

• everyday wear if desired

• worn as a complete uniform -

no mix and match with the

standard uniform

• any alterations to the

garments may not

compromise the style,

design or the intended length

P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

FORMAL

BLOUSE

(to be

worn with

formal

skirt)

white with

the school

logo

• peplan style blouse

has set in sleeves

with a collar and

button through front

with the school logo

on the front pocket.

Blouse is to be worn

with formal skirt

polyester

cotton


• to be worn as a complete

uniform - no mix and match

with the standard uniform


garments may not



P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

FORMAL

TROUSERS

charcoal grey

• trousers have front

fly, front pleats,

pockets, waist-band

with JNSHS emblem

• trousers are to be

full length and to be

worn with the formal

shirt

polyester

viscose


• to be worn as a complete


with the standard uniform.


garments may not



P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

FORMAL

SKIRT

grey tartan

skirt is to be

knee length

and to be

worn with

formal blouse

• skirt is an A-line

style with a yoke

and two pleats in the

front

polyester

viscose

• everyday wear if desired • to be worn as a complete


with the Standard Uniform


garments may not



P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

BLAZER

black with

the school

logo

• blazer has set in

sleeves with a collar

and button through

front with the school

logo on the front

pocket

polyester

viscose

• expected for formal

representation

P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

JUMPER

black with

thin gold

stripes

• black v-neck jumper

with two thin gold

stripes on the cuffs,

waist and neckline

with school logo on

front

polyester

viscose


P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

FORMAL

SHOES

black

• shoes must enclose

the entire foot and

be impervious to

liquids

• sport shoes are

not acceptable

leather

• everyday wear if desired • compulsory for formal

representation

local retailers

FORMAL

TIE

(SHIRT)

black with

gold stripes

with school

logo

• tie specified for

formal shirt

polyester

viscose

• everyday wear • compulsory for formal

representation

P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

ITEM COLOUR DRESS

STANDARDS FABRIC DRESS CODE AVAILABILITY

FORMAL

TIE

(BLOUSE)

black

• tie specified for

formal blouse

polyester

viscose


P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

FORMAL

HAT

grey or cream

• optional

• to be worn for outdoor formal

occasions

P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

REPRESENTATIVE UNIFORMS

Representative uniforms include cheer leaders uniform, Wide Bay uniform, Queensland uniform, Australian uniform, drama

costumes, production crew uniforms, catering uniforms, general representative uniforms.

Representative uniforms are to be worn only when on representative duties. They do not constitute everyday wear.

APPROVED STANDARD UNIFORM

ITEM COLOUR DRESS STANDARDS FABRIC DRESS CODE AVAILABILITY

UNISEX

TOP

SENIOR

SHIRT

gold/ black/

green

• James Nash polo

style shirt with

JNSHS emblem

• As above with senior

band around the

collar

polycotton • everyday wear

• may be worn in or out except

where special requirements

exist in classrooms for health

and safety reasons

P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

SENIOR

JERSEYS

gold black

and white

• designed at the

discretion of the

year co-ordinator

and approved by

the Parents and

Citizens Association

• everyday wear

only ordered

through the

school from a

UNISEX

SHORTS

black • pull on shorts

with elasticised

waist, side

pockets

• knee length with

JNSHS emblem

microfibre • everyday wear and especially

for Physical Education and

Sport

• length specified for

health and safety reasons

P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

ITEM COLOUR DRESS STANDARDS FABRIC DRESS CODE AVAILABILITY

TRACK

TOP

JUMPER

COAT

JACKET

school style

black with

gold trim

• style and price

options available

with JNSHS

emblem

• Hooded Jumpers or

jumpers with large

logos and open

flannel shirts are

inappropriate dress

for school.

fleecy or

plain

• everyday wear during cold

weather

• additional clothing may be

worn under uniform but must

not be visible

P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

TRACK

PANTS

black • full length loose yet

comfortable fit

• leggings and

jeans are

inappropriate

dress for school

fleecy or

taslon

• everyday wear during cold

weather

P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash SHS

ONLY

UNIFORM ACCESSORIES

ITEM COLOUR DRESS STANDARDS DRESS CODE AVAILABILITY

SHOES

predominantly

black OR

predominantly

white

shoes which enclose the entire foot

and are impervious to liquids are to

be worn

shoes that do not have fully

enclosed uppers or have mesh

uppers are considered

inappropriate dress

to be worn every day

local retailers

SOCKS

white

wearing no socks, or multicoloured

socks are considered inappropriate

dress

to be worn every day with

shoes

local retailers

BUCKET HAT-

PREFERABLY

WITH SCHOOL

LOGO

no offensive signs/language

beanies & bandanas are

inappropriate dress

students are to wear a hat

outdoors for sun safety

hats are to be removed in

classrooms and at

assemblies except where

special requirements exist

in classrooms for health

and safety

local retailers

OR

P & C Assoc.

Ladies Auxiliary

James Nash

SHS

JEWELLERY/

ORNAMENTS

MAKE-UP

• to be kept to an absolute minimum

eg. school badge, watch, special

jewellery of religious/cultural/medical

significance, plain single stud or

single sleeper in one or both ear/s

• make-up is not appropriate for school

• additional jewellery is considered

inappropriate dress

• in some cases, for health

and safety reasons, even

these allowable items

may have to be removed

for particular lessons

eg physical education,

machine rooms

school badge from

school canteen

PANTY HOSE

TIGHTS

black or

flesh coloured

• may be worn, but only underneath

approved uniform options

• coloured tights are

inappropriate dress

• to be worn underneath

approved uniform options

with shoes whenever

considered desirable by

student

local retailers


Uniform 2019

Junior Uniform (Yr 7, 8 & 9)

Gold/Black/Green unisex polo shirt, black unisex shorts with JNSHS

emblem or black straight knee length skirt with JNSHS emblem, black

bucket hat, white socks, predominantly black or white enclosed shoe.

Winter Accessories Black jumper with JNSHS emblem or formal black and gold pullover, black/flesh coloured tights to be worn under skirt or shorts.

Senior Uniform (Yr 10, 11 & 12) Gold/Black/Green unisex polo shirt with Senior banded collar, black unisex shorts with JNSHS emblem or black straight knee length skirt with JNSHS emblem, senior jersey, black bucket hat, white socks, predominantly black or white enclosed shoe.

Winter Accessories Black jumper with JNSHS emblem or formal black and gold pullover, black/flesh coloured tights to be worn under skirt or shorts. Formal Uniform Girls White blouse, black tie, grey tartan skirt, white ankle socks, black polishable leather shoes.

Boys White shirt, black and gold tie, charcoal grey trousers, black belt, grey socks, black polishable leather shoes.

Winter Accessories Formal black and gold pullover Formal Occasions When students are representing the school they are required to wear the school blazer and when outdoors, the school formal hat.

Uniform Calculator

Uniform Price List Sizes Available Price Size Qty Total

Unisex Shirt XXXXSM-XXXLG 30.00

Unisex Senior Shirt (Yr 10 – 12) XXXSM-XXXLG 30.00

Unisex Shorts (black microfibre with logo) 8 - XXXLG 25.00

Unisex Shorts (black knit with logo) XXS-XLG 30.00

Male Dress Short (black with logo) 22 - 38 20.00

Female Dress Short (black with logo) 6 - 18 20.00

Unisex Black Jumper (fleecy with logo) 8 - 22 35.00

Reversible school hat (house colours) SML - LG 20.00

Female Dress Slacks (black with logo) 8 - 20 50.00

$

Formal Uniform Price List Sizes Available Price Size Qty Total

JNSHS Formal White Shirt - Male 8 - XXL 35.00

JNSHS Formal White Blouse (with Tie) – Female 6 - 24 35.00

JNSHS Charcoal Trouser – Male 67 - 107 45.00

JNSHS Plaid Skirt – Female 6 - 20 45.00

JNSHS Unisex Pullover (Poly-cotton Knit) 8 - 24 55.00

JNSHS Tie - Male 22.00

JNSHS Tie - Female 8.00

JNSHS Formal Hat - Male 56 - 58 55.00

JNSHS Forma Hat - Female 55 - 57 55.00

Formal Uniform contract available at the time of purchase

$

Rugby Union Uniform Price List Sizes Available Price Size Qty Total

Rugby Union Caps 11.00

Rugby Union Shorts 26 - 40 27.00

Rugby Union Socks 6-10 , 11-14 12.00

$


Canteen Menu (Subject to change without notification)

Staff and students – to ensure you receive your choice please pre-order. Only pre-ordered food can be collected through the “Order & Staff Line”

Breakfast is now available from 8am

Daily Specials: (GF) is Gluten Free (V) is Vegetarian

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Pizza $2.50 Chicken Chips $2.50 Sushi (GF) $3.50

Chicken Burger $4.00 Chicken Toastie $3.00 Hot Dog $3.00 Hot Dog w Cheese $3.50

JN Twister $2.50 Hot Dog Wrap $3.00

Pork Riblet Roll $4.00 Pork Rib Twister $2.50 Savoury Mince Roll* $4.00

Cheeseburger $4.00 Hamburger $4.00 Chick Chilli Burger $4.00

*Gluten Free (GF) and Vegetarian (V) available by pre-order only

*Made on Premises HOT FOOD DRINKS

Pie Lo 3.50 Plain Milk 2 ltr 3.60

Pie Flavoured 3.50 Plain Milk 1 ltr 2.20

Sausage Roll 3.00 Plain Milk 600ml 1.50

Sauce .40 Lite Milk 1 ltr 2.30

Lasagne* / Macaroni Bake* 4.00 Flavoured Milk Small 2.00

Fried Rice (GF)* / Potato Bake (GF)(V)* 4.00 Flavoured Milk Large 3.00

Hash Brown (V) 1.00 Water 1.5 ltr 3.00

Bacon/Egg Muffin 2.50 Water 600ml 2.00

Chicken Wedges (4) 2.50 Juice 350ml 2.20

Devil Wing Ding (1) 2.00 Popper 1.50

Fish 2.50 Iced Tea 3.50

Quiche with Salad (GF)* 5.00 Dare / Espresso / Mocha 3.00

Spinach & Feta Triangle (V)* 2.50 Coconut Water 250ml 2.00

Garlic Bread (GF) 2.50

Foccacia 4.00

Toasted Sandwiches (GF) (V) 4.00 ICE BLOCKS

Home Made Pizza – Ham & Pineapple (GF) 4.00 Fruit Ice Stick .50

Home Made Pizza – Vegetarian 4.00 Calippo 1.00

Home Made Pizza – Works (GF)* 4.50 Icy Twist 1.20

Vegie Burger (V)*Veggie pattie 4.00 Bulla Ice-cream cup (GF) 1.00

Works Burger 6.00 Paddle Pop 2.00

Frozen Yoghurt 2.20

Cyclone 2.20

ROLLS / WRAPS / SANDWICHES Salad Roll (V) 4.00

Salad Roll with Chicken OR Ham 4.00

Assorted Sandwiches (GF) (V) 3.50

Salad Sandwich with Chicken OR Ham 4.00

½ Lavish Wrap w Chicken OR Ham & Salad (GF)(V) 4.00 SNACKS

Salad, large container + egg & Chicken OR Ham (GF) 5.50 Biscuits Small .40

Salad, small container + egg & Chicken OR Ham (GF) 4.00 Muffin (GF)* 2.00

Salad, small container (GF) 3.50 Mousse (GF) 2.00

Plain Bread Roll .80 Fresh Fruit Cup (GF)* 3.00

Remember – Only come through the line if you are buying food!

James Nash S TA T E H I GH SC HOO L

Telephone: 5480 6333

Fax: 5480 6300 Address: 109 Myall Street Gympie Q 4570

Postal Address: PO Box 492, Gympie Q 4570

Department of Education and Training CRICOS Provider Code 00608A

International students will participate in James Nash SHS’s work programs. It is a

condition of student visas that students complete course work and attend 85% of lessons. Reports for international students will be based on work completed at the end of each term.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au

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http://www.jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/

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