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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Information
Booklet
Years 7, 8, 9
2015
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Welcome Middle School
School Promotion and First Day 2015
School Contact Details/ Key Staff
School Hours & Bell Times
School Map
DaRe to excel
Sample Timetable
Student Guide
Valuing School
Student Medical Details/ Biometrics
Curriculum/ Seminars
Library and Technology in 2015
Extra Curricular
Sport
Safety at School
Communications and Celebrations
Bullying
Uniform Shop
Uniform Policy
Footware Policy
Book and Equipment Requirements
Rights and Responsibilities
School Contributions Middle School 2015
Canteen Price List 2015
WELCOME MIDDLE SCHOOL 2015
Welcome to our Middle School students for 2015. In this booklet we have tried to give as much
information as possible so that when you start on your first day you will feel confident and happy.
Rouse Hill High School offers an excellent academic program, highly qualified teachers and a safe
and caring learning environment. We encourage students to take advantage of the exciting range
of educational opportunities that are available and to always daRe to achieve your best.
Rouse Hill High School is a modern, vibrant comprehensive high school with rich relationships with
the primary schools of our learning community. In 2015, Rouse Hill High School will have Year 7,
8, 9, Senior 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 enrolments of approximately 750 students. You will be a valued part
of the Rouse Hill High School culture of success and educational excellence.
The first day of school for Year 8 and 9 is Tuesday 11th November 2014.
Year 7 students will have their first day on Wednesday 28th January 2015. The first day back in the
New Year for Years 8 and 9 will be Friday 30th January 2015.
Exciting times are ahead and we look forward to seeing you next year as you continue your
educational journey as a student of Rouse Hill High School.
Ms Chapman
Principal
Mr Kelly
Deputy Principal (R)
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SCHOOL PROMOTION DAY
Rouse Hill High will be starting the 2015 school year on Tuesday 11th November 2014. Students
in Year 7 and Year 8 will be promoted to their following year in Week 6 of Term 4.
Students will be issued with their new timetables and Assessment Booklets. Students will need to
be equipped with books and stationery for the new year of study.
THE FIRST DAY 2015 – Year 7
School commences for Year 7 on Wednesday 28th January 2015 at 8.45am and finishes at
2.57pm.
During the day students will be issued with the 2015 school diary and timetables. Students will
need to wear their full school uniform and bring their school bag, a book, pens and pencils, recess,
lunch and a drink. The canteen will be open. Please contact Mr Duggan, the Transition Coordinator if you have any questions.
Programme
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Day 1
Wednesday 28 January 2015
8.00am
Parents and Students are invited to a BBQ breakfast provided by the P&C
8.45am
Students will be directed to assemble in the school hall. Parents are welcome to stay for the
“Welcome to High School” assembly
9:30am
Assembly will conclude and parents will be asked to leave. Students will then be organised into class
groups and taken to a classroom where they will be participating in activities and given helpful tips on:
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How to find their way around – school tour
How to use their school diary
How to read their timetables
General school procedures
10:42am
RECESS
11:12am
“Big Fish, Little Fish” presentation
Activities based on getting to know our school
1:09 pm
Lunch
1:39pm
Activities based on getting to know our school and making friends
2:40pm
Assembly in quadrangle
Expectations of Day 2
Students will be directed on how to depart school grounds.
2:57pm
End of Day 1
Day 2
Thursday 29
8.45am
Students will attend normal timetabled classes for Thursday Week A and will be joined by our senior
students.
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January 2015
THE FIRST DAY 2015 – Years 8 & 9
School commences for Years 8 and 9 on Friday 30th January 2015 at 8.45am and finishes at
2.57pm.
During the day, students will be issued with the 2015 school diary.
Programme
Day 1
Friday 30th January 2015
8.45am
Students are to go to their Period 1 lesson for Friday Week A
10.42am
RECESS
11.12am
Period 2 lesson for Friday Week A
11.51am
Period 3 lesson for Friday Week A
12.30 pm
Period 4 lesson for Friday Week A
1.09 pm
LUNCH
1:38pm
Period 5 lesson for Friday Week A
2:57pm
END OF DAY
Day 2
Monday 2nd February 2015
8.45am
Students will attend normal timetabled classes for Monday Week B
2015 term dates for NSW Government Schools
Term 1
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
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Thursday, 02 April 2015
Term 2
Monday, 20 April 2015
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Friday, 26 June 2015
Term 3
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
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Friday, 18 September 2015
Term 4
Tuesday, 06 October 2015
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Wednesday, 16 December 2015
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Address:
105 Withers Road, Rouse Hill 2155
P.O Box 6120, Rouse Hill 2155
Phone:
Fax:
9836 1890
9629 2590
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.rousehill-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
School Code:
8291 Western Sydney Region; The Hills
Office hours are from 8.00am – 3.45pm if you need to contact the school.
KEY STAFF
Principal:
Ms K. Chapman
Deputy Principal (R):
Mr S. Kelly
Head Teacher – Administration:
Mr N. Cluness
School Counsellor:
Ms K. Rutherford
The counsellor is able to assist students in solving problems that impact on their school life.
School Careers Adviser :
Ms K. Henson
The Careers Adviser is able to assist senior students with all enquiries and assistance with work
experience, subject selection, TAFE and University applications, resumes…
Head Teachers
Provide support for students and staff within their faculties. Any curriculum queries are to be
directed to the subject Head Teachers.
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TUESDAY
8.45 – 10.03
10:03 – 10:42
10.42 – 11.12
11.12 – 11.51
11.51 – 12.30
12.30 – 1.09
1.09 – 1.39
1.39 – 2.57
MONDAY
8.45 – 10.03
10:03 – 10:42
10.42 – 11.12
11.12 – 11.51
11.51 – 12.30
12.30 – 1.09
1.09 – 1.39
1.39 – 2.57
1A
1B
Recess
2
3
4
Lunch
5
10.42 – 11.12
11.12 – 11.51
11.51 – 12.30
12.30 – 1.09
1.09 – 1.39
1.39 – 2.57
Year 7 & 8
SPORT
10.33 – 11.12
Year 7 & 8
SPORT
11.12 – 11.51
Year 7 & 8
SPORT
11.51 – 12.30
LUNCH
12.30 – 1.00
Year 9 & 10
SPORT
1.00– 2.57
8.45 – 10.03
10:03 – 10:42
THURSDAY
10.03 – 10.33
8.45 – 9.24
9.24– 10.03
WEDNESDAY
1.39 – 2.57
1.09 – 1.39
12.30 – 1.09
11.51 – 12.30
11.12 – 11.51
10.42 – 11.12
8.45 – 10.03
10:03 – 10:42
FRIDAY
SCHOOL HOURS
School begins at 8.45am and concludes at 2.57pm. A bell sounds between periods.
Supervision of students in the quad occurs from 8.15am.
Seminar lessons are held during Period 1 on Wednesdays.
Assemblies are held during Seminar in Weeks 5 and 10 each term. Please check the school calendar for the final
dates.
Sport is held after recess on Wednesdays. Students may elect to participate in grade sport. All students need to
attend the Swimming and Athletics carnivals to meet mandatory sport requirements.
Bell Times
SCHOOL MAP
Permitted Playground
Areas for students
During recess and lunch time:
Area 1: Quad
Area 2: Courts
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Area 3: Oval
Area 4: Grass
Area 5: Canteen
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KEY
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B
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D
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F
G
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J
K
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Administration Office
School Hall
Art and TAS workshops
General Learning
General Learning
General Learning
Science
Library
Staff
TAS and Kitchens
DARE TO EXCEL
Rouse Hill High School continues to grow in 2015 as an outstanding educational facility. Our aim
is to develop students who are dynamic, accountable, resilient and engaged learners. We
encourage students to live up to our school banner statement of DARE TO EXCEL.
Dare incorporates our values platform and was developed with input from parents, students and
staff.
Dynamic. To be active, involved and energetic.
If we are going to be dynamic we need to get involved in democratic processes, in decision
making and by making the most of leadership opportunities. The school and the wider community
will provide a dynamic environment both in the classroom and in co-curricular activities so that we
have the opportunity to be active and involved in our learning and can achieve our potential.
Accountable. To give an account for our actions.
We need to take responsibility for our actions, good and bad, and we hope that we will be
recognized for our achievements. We need to be behaving in a way that shows integrity and
honesty. The school will provide learning, welfare and discipline procedures that hold all
accountable and encourage us to do more while becoming good citizens.
Resilient. To recover quickly after a problem and be adaptable.
It is important for us to develop the skills to cope when things don’t always turn out the way we
want. We can develop resilience by treating one another with respect and fairness. The school
maintains a safe environment where we are encouraged to take risks by trying out new learning
opportunities while feeling secure, safe, cared for and respected.
Engaged. To be involved, occupied or working.
To be engaged we have to cooperate and work with one another. The school needs to provide
opportunities and experiences for us to become engaged, and achieve our best in not only school
activities, but as a school community we need to look for ways to become involved or to give back
to the wider community.
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Year 7 Sample Timetable
Rouse Hill High School
Year 7
Week A
Week B
Monday
Monday
P1 Mathematics
07AMATHSA
Mr A Brien
E10
P1B Mathematics
07AMATHSA
Mr A Brien
E10
P2 HSIE
07AHSIEXA
Ms M Castle
D10
P3 HSIE
07AHSIEXA
Ms M Castle
D10
P4 TAS
07TECHM1A
Mrs P Rai
P5 English
07AENGLIA
Ms T Rodd
07ATRANSA
Mr D Williams
LLS
07AMATHSA
Mr A Brien
E10
P2 PDHPE
07APDHPEA
Mr R Claxton
F104
P3 PDHPE
07APDHPEA
Mr R Claxton
F104
C12
P4 PDHPE
07APDHPEA
Mr R Claxton
F104
D104
P5 Science
07ASCIENA
Ms R Kaur
G14
Tuesday
P1 School Based
P1 School Based
P1B Mathematics
Tuesday
07ATRANSA
Mr D Williams
LLS
P1 English
07AENGLIA
Ms T Rodd
D104
07ALANGUA
Ms K Wang
F7
P1B English
07AENGLIA
Ms T Rodd
D104
P2 English
07AENGLIA
Ms T Rodd
D104
P2 HSIE
07AHSIEXA
Ms M Castle
D10
P3 English
07AENGLIA
Ms T Rodd
D104
P3 HSIE
07AHSIEXA
Ms M Castle
D10
P4 Science
07ASCIENA
Ms R Kaur
G14
P4 Creative Arts
07VARTS1A
Ms N Oates
C28
P5 PDHPE
07APDHPEA
Mr R Claxton
F104
P5 TAS
07TECHM1A
Mrs P Rai
C12
P1 School Based
07SEMRX1A
Ms N Parker
E110
P1 School Based
07SEMRX1A
Ms N Parker
P2 Science
07ASCIENA
Ms R Kaur
G14
P2 TAS
07TECHM1A
Mrs P Rai
P3 Sport
7/8 Sport
Multiple Teachers
P3 Sport
7/8 Sport
Multiple Teachers
P4 TAS
07TECHM1A
Mrs P Rai
P4 LOTE
07ALANGUA
Ms K Wang
F7
P1B LOTE
Wednesday
Wednesday
C12
Thursday
P1 Mathematics
E110
C12
Thursday
07AMATHSA
Mr A Brien
E10
P1 HSIE
07AHSIEXA
Ms M Castle
D10
07AENGLIA
Ms T Rodd
D104
P1B HSIE
07AHSIEXA
Ms M Castle
D10
P2 Creative Arts
07VARTS1A
Ms N Oates
C28
P2 Mathematics
07AMATHSA
Mr A Brien
E10
P3 Creative Arts
07VARTS1A
Ms N Oates
C28
P3 Mathematics
07AMATHSA
Mr A Brien
E10
P4 Creative Arts
07VARTS1A
Ms N Oates
C28
P4 TAS
07TECHM1A
Mrs P Rai
C12
P5 PDHPE
07APDHPEA
Mr R Claxton
F104
P5 LOTE
07ALANGUA
Ms K Wang
F7
P1 Science
07ASCIENA
Ms R Kaur
G14
P1 Science
07ASCIENA
Ms R Kaur
G14
P1B Science
P1B English
Friday
Friday
07ASCIENA
Ms R Kaur
G14
P1B Science
07ASCIENA
Ms R Kaur
G14
P2 Mathematics
07AMATHSA
Mr A Brien
E10
P2 English
07AENGLIA
Ms T Rodd
D104
P3 Mathematics
07AMATHSA
Mr A Brien
E10
P3 English
07AENGLIA
Ms T Rodd
D104
P4 PDHPE
07APDHPEA
Mr R Claxton
F104
P4 HSIE
07AHSIEXA
Ms M Castle
D10
P5 LOTE
07ALANGUA
Ms K Wang
F7
P5 LOTE
07ALANGUA
Ms K Wang
F7
Points to Note:
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Recess is after Period 1
Lunch is after Period 4
Wednesday is different – Period 2, 3 & 4 are sport
Seminar is held during Period 1 on Wednesday
HELPFUL HINT: it is a good idea to colour code your subjects on the timetable
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STUDENT GUIDE – What to do if
I need to leave
school early
Bring a note, written and signed by a parent/guardian explaining the reason
and stating your name and class. Take this note to the Administration Office
as soon as you arrive at school. You will then attend class until the time
noted on your pass. Before you leave the school you must return to the
Administration Office to receive your pass.
I arrive late to
school
You must go to the Administration Office to sign in. You should have a note
from your parent/guardian explaining the reason for your lateness.
I’m absent from
school
On the day you return after an absence, you must bring a note stating your
name, days absent and reasons for that absence. Place the note in the box
provided in the Administration Office. If you are expecting to be away from
school for an extended period of time, your parent/guardian should ring the
school. Parents may email or fax in absent notes.
I ride my
bike/skateboard to
school
I need to go to the
toilet during class
time
On arrival, walk your bike to the bike racks near the Administration Office.
Secure your bike with a lock and chain. You must wear a safety helmet on
arrival and departure from school.
Ask your teacher for permission and bring a note and go to the
Administration Office.
I feel sick at school Report to the Administration Office during recess or lunch. Someone will
arrange for your parent/guardian to take you home. If you feel ill during class
time your teacher will give you a note sending you to the Administration
Office.
I am injured at
school
Report to the Administration Office for First Aid.
I need to bring my
mobile phone/iPod
to school
Keep your mobile phone/ iPod with you at all times. You are responsible for
its safety and the school takes no responsibility for theft or damage. All
phones must be switched off when you enter the school grounds and
be kept safe and out of sight. All other electronic devices must be used
appropriately at school.
I have a personal
problem or am
having some
hassles
Tell a teacher and/or report the matter to the Transition or Resilience Coordinator
I am out of uniform
Report to the Deputy Principal before school. You will be provided with a
uniform to wear for the day or issued a Uniform Pass. Teachers will be
checking and reporting uniform breaches each morning.
Leaving school
grounds in the
afternoon
Walkers are to leave via the Administration Office and exit through the top
gate to Withers Road or the back gate. If you are being picked up by car, you
are to leave via the Science Block or the back gate. If you ride a
bike/skateboard you are to walk your bike/skateboard on a pathway and may
leave via any gate.
I am late to school
Students who arrive late without a note will be given a recess detention.
**If your child is late or absent to school you can email, fax or call the Administration office on:
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
9629 2590
Phone:
9836 1890
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VALUING SCHOOL
Rouse Hill High School is committed towards developing and implementing strategies to
encourage successful student participation in school life through a growth mindset approach.
FIXED MINDSET
Leads to a desire to look smart
and therefore a tendency to:
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avoid challenges
gives up easily due to obstacles
see effort as fruitless
ignore useful feedback
Be threatened by other’ success
GROWTH MINDSET
Leads to a desire to learn
and therefore a tendency to:
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embrace challenges
persist despite challenges
see effort as a path to mastery
learn from criticism
be inspired by others success
In Year 7 the students will be introduced to and taught how to understand and apply what they
learn from participating in the Mindset Works Brainology Program.
Brainology is designed as an online, challenge-based, interactive multimedia instructional
program.
Students will learn about:
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the basic structure and function of the brain
how thinking occurs
how learning and memory work
how to develop and change the brain
how to improve their study habits and skills in light of this information.
The goal of the Brainology program is to raise student achievement by helping students develop a
growth mindset whereby they think of their intelligence as something they develop through study
and learning rather than as something fixed.
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STUDENT MEDICAL DETAILS
& HEALTH CONCERNS
It is essential that the school is informed of any medical conditions. This includes allergies. We ask
that you also contact the school if there are any newly diagnosed allergies, medical conditions or
changes to an existing condition. This will enable the school to support the safety and wellbeing of
your child.
Allergies can include insect stings, drugs, latex, food (eg. nuts, peanuts, eggs). The school needs
to be informed of severe allergies such as anaphylaxis, including the need for an ASCIA
(Australian Society Clinical Immunology & Allergy Inc) plan and an adrenaline auto-injector.
The school also needs to be notified of medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and epilepsy.
Completion of a health care plan or ASCIA Action plans may be required.
BIOMETRICS:
ATTENDANCE RECORDING
Rouse Hill High School has implemented an automated sign in process for students to help us
streamline our attendance recording practices. This system is particularly useful for senior
students who have a flexible timetable and will be starting and finishing school at alternative times.
The system will also enable those students that arrive late to be processed quickly enabling them
to go to class as soon as possible.
This process will include the scanning of each students thumb to record their unique
measurements against their student number in a secure, encrypted database. This is NOT a finger
print, rather a set of measurements of the contours of the thumb known as a template.
When a student arrives late to school they will simply scan their thumb and the system will record
their arrival time and print a docket for them to show to their teacher when they reach class. This
docket is also a record for parents/carers. Senior students with a flexible timetable will scan their
thumb on arrival at school and when leaving the school.
Questions often arise about privacy and biometrics. Biometric devices never capture or use optical
images. Instead, unique data is extracted from the live sample to create a template (a
mathematical representation of a student’s biometric data that is used by a biometric system for
comparison against a database). The template basically contains point to point or vector
measurement data.
This automated system has been discussed and supported by the Rouse Hill High School P&C
Association.
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CURRICULUM
Courses of Study: Middle School
All students in Middle School undertake a mandatory core curriculum. This includes:
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English
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Visual Arts (Years 7 and 8)
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Mathematics
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Music (Year 8 only)
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Science
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Human Society and its Environment
Personal Development, Health &
Physical Education (PDHPE)
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Languages Other Than English (LOTE) –
Mandarin (Year 7 only )
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Sport
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Seminar lessons
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3 elective subjects (Year 9 only)
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Transition (Year 7 only)
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Technology and Applied Studies (Years 7
and 8)
Assessment Booklets will be issued to all students on Tuesday 11 November 2014. Booklets will
be available on the school’s website.
SEMINARS
Every Wednesday during Period 1A we have Seminar. This time is an opportunity for you to work
in small groups with your Seminar teacher to develop our DARE attributes being - Dynamic,
Accountable, Resilient, Engaged students. Your seminar teacher will guide you through a number
of topics such as:
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Creating connections through Friendship and Belonging
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Working within and contributing to the community
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Promoting a safe and supportive school environment
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Managing Change and Stress
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Study and time management skills.
A number of formal assemblies and year meetings will also take place during this time slot. It is a
time for you to have the opportunity to develop your potential and celebrate your progress.
Your Seminar teacher will also be checking the use of your school diary.
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LIBRARY
Welcome to the Rouse Hill High School Library. The Library is a communal space with its primary
function being to support students and staff by providing the resources, equipment and space to
facilitate teaching and learning and the love of reading.
What the Teacher Librarian can do for you:
 Provide a space for individual and group learning
 Provide a variety of resources e.g.
o Fiction: novels, short stories, picture books, graphic novels and spoken word.
o Non-fiction: books, journals, spoken word and reference resources e.g. atlases and
dictionaries.
 Teach information and research skills e.g. decoding an assignment, research skills, essay
writing, note taking and writing a bibliography.
 Provide “How to” sheets, for example writing a bibliography or using specific text types.
 Provide Subject Resource Lists: lists of books and other resources on specific subjects
such as Ancient Egypt.
 Help students find relevant information sources.
 Provide board games. There are regular chess competitions plus we have the following
games - Connect Four, Checkers and Yatze.
TECHNOLOGY IN 2015
As a result of evaluations of Chromebook and BYOD (Bring your Own Device), 1:1 technology
models, Rouse Hill High School will introduce Chromebooks in 2015. A Chromebook is a device
that functions as a standard laptop but does not have an operating system. Instead it utilises web
based applications. These devices have been utilised in a pilot class throughout 2014 and have
proven to be an effective teaching and learning tool. Students and teachers have required minimal
technical support integrating this technology into the classroom. As an alternative to students
bringing their own devices, Chromebook has offered a unified platform that helps students and
teachers use these devices effectively to collaborate in the classroom.
Recommendations will be made for students in Years 9 and 1.0 who may elect to purchase
devices with higher specifications to meet the requirements of their elective subjects. More
information about the technical requirements and ways of purchasing Chromebooks will provided
in the near future.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR
MUSIC
The Rouse Hill High School Ensemble Program is designed to provide extension activities in music
for your child in a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Participation in a musical ensemble is a
valuable way to develop skills as a musician and interact with like-minded peers.
CONCERT BAND
This group is made up of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. The band performs at
school assemblies and play arrangements of popular music and film themes scored for beginners.
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
This group frequently performs at school events singing a range of repertoire from pop culture.
STAGE BAND
This specialist group is a smaller ensemble which focuses on playing Motown, soul, jazz and other
repertoire for small ensemble.
DEBATING
Rouse Hill High School is pleased to offer debating as an extra-curricular activity. Early
next year students will be given the opportunity to try out for the Debating Team. This is
open to both experienced debaters as well as those who have never competed before.
Throughout the year students will receive on-going training and our teams will be entered
into regional competitions. Debating gives students the opportunity to gain confidence in
speaking in front of an audience, as well as honing their skills in constructing a logical
argument.
CHESS
Library hosts regular chess competitions. These may be knockout or round robin.
SPORT
Zone and Regional competitions as they arise.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Students in all years are offered Leadership opportunities by representing their year group,
PROGRAM
becoming Sports Leaders and applying to be School Captains in Year 1.2.
DANCE ENSEMBLES
There are numerous Dance Ensembles that operate at Rouse Hill High School. Students in the
ensembles compete in Dance Eisteddfods.
Other extra-curricular activities are also available.
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SPORT
Sport for Middle School is timetabled on Wednesdays. Years 7 and 8 undertake their activities
between recess and lunch. During this time Years 7 and 8 students participate in grade sport or
are divided into house groups where they are able to compete against other houses. Years 9 and
1.0 undertake their sport activities in the afternoon, some students from Years 9 and 1.0 may
participate in grade sport.
Students wear their PE/SPORTS uniform to school on Wednesdays.
Students can earn points for their house by displaying good sportsmanship or participation as well
as winning games each week.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, some of which include:
Basketball, Netball, Soccer, Badminton, Volleyball, Cricket, Touch Football and Austag.
HOUSES
Students will participate in sports representing their houses. Our houses are:
 Walton (Blue) named after Nancy Bird-Walton, aviation pioneer and founder of the
Australian Women’s Pilots’ Association. The colour blue represents the skies through
which she flew.
 Irwin (Green) named after Steve Irwin, wildlife expert and conservationist. The green
represents the environment he campaigned to protect and his iconic khaki clothing.
 Dunlop (Red) named after Sir Edward (Weary) Dunlop, a military leader and surgeon who
was highly decorated for the bravery shown in the care of the men under his command. The
red represents the bloody bandages that were a trademark of his position.
 Goolagong (Yellow) named after Evonne Goolagong Cawley, member of the Wiradjuri
people and the first female indigenous Australian to win a Wimbledon Tennis
Championship. The yellow represents the Sun on the Aboriginal flag and the colour of
tennis balls.
House points can be awarded for:
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Outstanding teamwork, encouragement and participation displayed on sports days
Representing the school at Zone, Regional and State level
Performing well in the Athletics, Swimming or Cross Country Carnivals
Team performance during Wednesday sport
Dynamic House chants during competitions
The winning house will be awarded the House Trophy at the end of year Celebration Assembly.
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SAFETY AT SCHOOL
At Rouse Hill High School we hope to ensure the safety of all students, staff and visitors to our
school. For students this involves safe travel to school, thinking and acting safely while at school
and safe behaviour when travelling home through our community. We can be accountable for our
safety by:
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Ensuring we follow road rules when travelling to and from school
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Arriving at school on time – students are to remain in the quadrangle before school
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Being equipped for lessons
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Correctly wearing the school uniform including appropriate footwear for protection
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Exhibiting responsible and sensible behaviour at all times
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Showing respect for property and for other people
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Keeping hands off to solve problems peacefully
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Telling a teacher if something is wrong
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Following directions to participate positively
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Accepting the consequences of my actions
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Wearing the school hat and following sun safe procedures
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Using the Bruce Purser car park for drop off and pick up of students. Parents should not
use the school car park. Caballo Avenue is also available for students to be picked up.
By working together we can promote the safety of ourselves, our peers
and teachers to help maintain our positive, healthy and safe environment.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS
 Newsletter
Twice a Term
 Formal Assembly
Twice a Term
 Reports
Interim
Term 1
Semester 1
Term 2
Interim
Term 3
Semester 2
Term 4
 Meet the Teacher – Year 7
Semester 1
Term 1, Week 8
 Parent Teacher
Semester 1
Term 2, Week 3
Semester 2
Term 3, Week 3
Interviews
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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This policy covers the rights and responsibilities expected from students attending Rouse Hill High School.
Rights and responsibilities
At the foundation of our rights and responsibilities is the ideal of being a dynamic, accountable,
resilient and engaged learner. Within each ideal our core values are embedded. This platform
forms the basis of our work at Rouse Hill High School.
The rights and responsibilities are based on the belief that we must respect the rights of all to
learn and take responsibility for our own learning and behaviour.
By practicing the responsibilities shown below, students achieve success and recognition.
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We have the right to:
We have the responsibility to:
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learn in a challenging and
productive environment
contribute to RHHS and the
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feel safe
achieve and be recognised for
our efforts
assistance and support with
our learning
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respectful and fair treatment
in an environment free from
harassment and bullying
seek help when needed
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learn in a co-operative and
supportive environment
participate in a wide variety of
activities
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participate in provided
opportunities
achieve through leadership
model good behaviour
actively participate in the
school community
represent the school in a
positive way
account for our actions
achieve our personal best
demonstrate safe behaviour
display resilience and flexibility
respect others through
inclusive and tolerant behaviour
report bullying behaviour
contribute as a productive
member of a team
demonstrate pride, cooperation and enthusiasm in
our work
help, support and care for one
another
strive for excellence in all
activities
listen and communicate in an
effective manner
At Rouse Hill High School, our learners are dynamic, accountable, resilient and engaged.
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BULLYING
This document provides a summary of Rouse Hill High School’s anti-bullying policy.
Bullying is not acceptable.
Students at Rouse Hill High School have a safe and happy environment in which to work and socialise. Bullying is not accepted. DARE to say
‘NO’ to bullying and harassment.
The schools anti-bullying policy is based on our DARE approach where students are dynamic, accountable, resilient and engaged when
participating in positive interactions with peers, staff and the community.
At Rouse Hill High School all students, teachers and parents/guardians have a shared responsibility to create a safe and happy environment.
What is bullying?
Bullying is when the following things happen again and again to someone and it is hard for the student being bullied to stop these things from
happening:
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being ignored, left out on purpose or not allowed to join in;
being made fun of and teased in a mean and hurtful way;
lies or nasty stories are told about someone to make other children not like them;
being made afraid of getting hurt;
staring or giving someone mean looks or gestures;
forcing someone to do things they don’t want to;
being kicked, hit or pushed around.
Bullying can occur face-to-face, indirectly through others or via the use of technology e.g. mobile phone, internet. Bullying is used by a more
powerful person to cause fear, distress and/or harm against a less powerful person unable to stop the bullying from occurring.
What can you do about it?
If you are being bullied….
 Be confident. Use strong, assertive ‘I’ statements in a positive
way. e.g. ‘I don’t like that. Please stop.’
 Be around your friends, they can support and help you.
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Report the bullying behaviour to a teacher. Let your parents
know what is happening.
Ignore bullies where possible. Walk away from people who are
harassing you.
Be careful with your internet password, what you put on the
internet and how you use your mobile phone.
If you see someone being bullied….
 Support the person being bullied. Be a good, caring
friend.
 Stick up for your friend; let the person being bullied know
they are not alone.
 Ask a teacher for help and report the bullying behaviour.
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Don’t be a spectator - do something to help – if you do
nothing you are part of the problem.
Don’t join in bullying behaviour.
It’s OK to talk! It’s OK to ask for help!
Dare to say ‘NO’ to bullies.
Talk to a teacher or one of the Middle School Team including the Resilience Co-ordinator or
Transition Coordinator. A copy of the full policy is available from the school.
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UNIFORM POLICY
This policy covers the wearing of school uniform to school, on excursions and for special events.
Rouse Hill High School is a uniform school. The uniform has been designed and endorsed by the P & C Association. It
is the school community expectation that all students will wear the uniform without variation.
School uniform builds a sense of community and ownership in the student body, ensuring pride in the school and its
attainments as well as forming a lasting impression of the school in the wider community. It contributes to the
development of student self discipline and self esteem, allowing clear identification within the school and community.
The dress code
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The school uniform must be worn at all times without individual variation.
On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday the school uniform must be worn.
On Wednesday, students may wear their school uniform or sport uniform. If students have a timetabled practical
Technology or Science lesson on Wednesday, leather shoes must be worn. (See over page).
Students are expected to be neat, tidy and well groomed at all times.
Jewellery is to be small and unobtrusive and of a safe design. Students will be required to remove unsafe and
inappropriate jewellery.
If worn, makeup is to be minimal and appropriate for school.
Students representing the school are required to wear full school uniform.
If undershirts are worn, they should be white only.
The school hat is the only hat worn at school, on school excursions or for sporting events.
For formal events students must be in school uniform, especially if presenting items, performing or receiving
awards.
Students are expected to wear school uniform on school excursions unless otherwise notified.
Girls school uniform
 White blouse with burgundy piping and school
logo
 Tartan skirt (charcoal, burgundy, citrus) with
pleats, knee length
 Slacks, charcoal (optional)
 White socks that cover the ankles
 Black tights during terms 2 – 3
 Black V-neck jumper with logo (cotton or wool)
 Black leather shoes, traditional style
 Black scarf with school logo
 daRe hat
 Black school blazer, optional
 Burgundy tie bow, optional
Boys school uniform
 White pinstripe shirt with school logo
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Charcoal shorts or trousers
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Grey socks that cover the ankles
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Black V-neck jumper with logo (cotton or wool)
Black leather shoes, traditional style
Black scarf with school logo
daRe hat
Black school blazer, optional
Tie – burgundy with school logo, optional
Sport & PE uniform
The sport uniform may be worn to school on Wednesdays only. Students will change into the sport uniform
for timetabled PE practical lessons.
 Charcoal and citrus sport shirt
 Sports socks
 Charcoal sport short
 Charcoal tracksuit jacket, optional
 Joggers
 Charcoal tracksuit trousers, optional
Technology uniform.
 White apron – Food Technology
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Blue apron – workshop rooms
School backpack
 Black Rouse Hill High School backpack with school logo/acceptable school backpack
If a student is unable to wear their uniform, they need to report to the Deputy Principal before the start of
Lesson 1. If a student is continually out of uniform, consequences will be given.
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FOOTWEAR POLICY
This policy covers the wearing of acceptable and unacceptable school footwear.
All students are required to wear plain black, leather shoes to school. Acceptable school uniform
shoes should have full leather uppers with no breather holes or fabric, and have a reasonable sole
thickness.
In practical Science and Technology lessons, it is an Occupational Health and Safety requirement
and a Department of Education and Communities regulation, that appropriate, safe leather shoes
are worn.
Shoes are required to be plain black with no other colour present. Plain black shoe laces should
also be worn.
On Wednesdays, students have the option of wearing their sport uniform to school with
runner/jogger style of shoes appropriate for participation in sporting activities. If students have a
practical lesson (Science or Technology) on Wednesdays they need to bring their regular school
shoes for those lessons.
Acceptable examples of plain black leather shoes
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This style of shoe is acceptable for wearing during sporting activities
ROUSE HILL HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORMS
COWAN & LEWIS PTY LTD ABN 76 000 412 779
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ROUSE HILL HIGH
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
PRICES EFFECTIVE 22/02/2012~ SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - INCLUDES 10% GST
PRODUCT
PRICE
BOYS SHIRT
GIRLS BLOUSE
GREY SHORTS
GREY BOYS TROUSERS
SKIRT
GREY SLACKS
KNITTED JUMPER (10-16)
KNITTED JUMPER (18-22)
SPORTS POLO
SPORTS SHORTS
MICROFIBRE SPORTS JACKET
MICROFIBRE TRACKPANTS
HAT
WHITE OR GREY SOCKS (3pk)
SPORT SOCKS (3pk)
TIGHTS
APRONS
SCARF
BOYS TIE
GIRLS TIE
BLAZER
BAG
SPORTS BAG
$30.00
$30.00
$35.00
$50.00
$50.00
$45.00
$68.00
$70.00
$30.00
$25.00
$70.00
$40.00
$12.00
$16.00
$13.00
$12.00
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
$12.00
$120.00
$68.00
$8.00
QTY
SIZE
JR/SR
TOTAL
The Uniform Shop will be open in December 2014/ January & February 2015.
The shop will be open on:
Saturday 17th January: 10.00am – 1.00pm APPOINTMENTS ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL
Wednesday 21st January: 9.00am – 12.00noon
Friday 23rd January: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Tuesday 27th January: 8.00am – 11.00am
Wednesday 28th January: 8.00am – 11.00am
The normal opening hours are:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 8.00am – 10.00am, Thursdays: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
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YEAR 7 BOOK AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
This policy covers equipment required at school.
A book pack has been organised for students in Year 7 2015. These packs will be available for
purchase on Orientation Day for a cost of $31.90. Calculators are mandatory and used in
Years 7–1.2. The Casio FX82 AU scientific calculator will be available for $20.00.
Aprons (1 blue) are mandatory for Technology. These are available from the uniform shop at a
cost of $10 each.
The book pack is a basic starter pack as we have endeavoured to keep the cost to a minimum.
Throughout the year, additional books and pens may be required.
A list of inclusions, or requirements, is shown below if you wish to purchase the books personally.
English
1 x 8mm 240 page exercise book
1 x display folder A4 20 pocket
Mathematics
2 x 5mm 160 page grid book
HSIE
2 x 8mm 160 page exercise book
Technology
1 x display folder A4 20 pocket
Apron –white
1 x 2GB (min) USB
Science
1 x 8mm 240 page exercise book
Language
1 x 8mm 128 page exercise book
PD/H/PE
1 x 8mm 128 page exercise book
Transition
1 x 64 page exercise book
1 x A4 display folder
Visual Arts
1 x Visual Arts diary (11 x 44) 120 page
1 x 2B lead pencil
Computing
1 x display folder A4 20 pocket
1 x 40 page exercise book
General
1x pack of coloured pencils
1 x pencil sharpener
2 x highlighters
1 x 21 g glue stick
2 x blue pens
2 x black pens
2 x red pens
1 x clear plastic 30cm ruler
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Additional items you may wish to purchase include:
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Pencil case
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Craft scissors
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Correction tape NOT correction fluid
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Eraser
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Small paper stapler
Books are to be covered in plastic or contact and clearly labeled.
Texta markers e.g. Artline markers are not permitted at school.
Correction fluid is not permitted at school.
YEAR 8 BOOK AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The following books and equipment will be required for Year 8 2015. Calculators are mandatory
and used in Years 7–1.2. The Casio fx-82AU scientific calculator will be available for $20 from the
school Administration Office.
This list of books and equipment is the minimum requirement to start the year which begins on
Tuesday 11 November 2014. Throughout the year, additional books and pens may be required.
A list of inclusions, or requirements, is shown below.
English
1 x 8mm 240 page exercise book
1 x display folder A4 20 pocket
Mathematics
Geometry set (compass, protractor, ruler)
Casio fx82Au calculator
1 x 240 page grid book
HSIE
2 x 8mm 160 page exercise book
Technology
1 x display folder A4 20 pocket
1 x Blue Apron
1 x White Apron
1 x 2GB (min) USB
Science
1 x 8mm 240 page exercise book
PD/H/PE
1 x 8mm 128 page exercise book
Visual Arts
1 x Visual Arts diary (11 x 14) 120 page
1 x 2B lead pencil
Music
1 x 8mm 128 page exercise book
General
1x pack of coloured pencils
1 x pencil sharpener
2 x highlighters
1 x 21 g glue stick
2 x blue pens
2 x black pens
2 x red pens
1 x clear plastic 30cm ruler
Additional items you may wish to purchase include:
 Pencil case
 Craft scissors
 Correction tape NOT correction fluid
 Eraser
 Small paper stapler
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Books are to be covered in plastic or contact and clearly labeled
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Texta markers e.g. Artline markers are not permitted at school
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Correction fluid is not permitted at school.
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YEAR 9 BOOK AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The following books and equipment will be required for Year 9 2015. Calculators are
mandatory and used in Years 7–1.2. The Casio fx-82AU scientific calculator will be available for $20
from the school Administration Office.
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Please purchase the following requirements for your subjects for Tuesday 11 November 2014. Where possible have books
covered and labelled with name, year and subject.
All students are required to bring daily for every subject:
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At least one blue, black and red pen
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A pencil and sharpener
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A ruler and eraser
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A glue stick and small pair of scissors
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Coloured pencils
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Fully enclosed leather school shoes are required for practical subjects (school requires them to be black)
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The school diary
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
English
240 page exercise book
Plastic A4 display folder
Mathematics
256 page grid book, CASIO fx82Au calculator, geometry set (compass,
protractor, ruler)
Science
240 page exercise book
History
240 page exercise book
Geography
240 page exercise book
Health
96 page exercise book
PE
Change into RHHS PE uniform and joggers
ELECTIVES
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Information and Software
Technology
A4 display folder
2GB USB
300 page A4 lined book
Food Technology
128 page lined exercise book
A4 display folder,
dish cloth, tea towel, container,
Industrial Technology – Timber
96 page A4 book
A4 Display folder
Visual Arts
Visual Arts diary supplied (once fees are paid)
Photography
Photography portfolio and diary supplied
At least 2GB USB
Physical Activity and Sports
Studies (PASS)
96 page exercise book
A change of clothes into school PE uniform and joggers
Drama
A4 Visual Arts Diary
Dance
A4 5 subject book
Industrial Technology –
Engineering
96 page lined exercise book
Apron (blue)
Industrial Technology –
Multimedia
A4 Lecture book
A4 Display folder
8GB USB
Textiles
A4 Visual Arts Diary
2GB USB
Commerce
240 page exercise book
USB 2G min.
Music
96 page lined exercise book
apron (white)
apron (blue)
120 page exercise book
A4 Display folder
A4 Display Folder
Plastic A4 display folder
A4 Display folder
SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS 2015 – Year 7
This information provides details on contributions to be paid for Year 7 students.
Student Name:
Course Name
Date:
Dissection code
General School
Contribution
046-001
Visual Arts
Technology
Swimming/Athletics
Carnivals
(entry & transport costs)
Motivational Media
Brainstorm Production
Book Packs
Calculators
Camp
P&C Levy
043-001
043-002
Cost
Child 1 $100.00
Child 2 $ 90.00
Child 3 $ 80.00
$ 35.00
$ 60.00
052-001
$ 25.00
$
044-161
044-193
051-620
051-621
044-150
063-001
$ 5.00
$ 6.00
$ 31.90
$ 20.00
$ 253.00
$ 25.00
$
$
$
$
TOTAL
Students Name:
Amount being paid
$
$
$
$
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Year: _____________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Postcode: _______________
Phone: ____________________
Payment for: ______________________________________________Total Payment: $____________________________
Method of Payment:
(Please tick one.)
 Cash
Type of Card
(Please circle.)
 Cheque (payable to Rouse Hill High School)
 Credit Card (Eftpos, Visa, (Please complete below.)
VISA
EFTPOS
CARD HOLDER’S NAME: (PLEASE print) Mr / Mrs / Ms
Amount: $
Please charge my card number:
Expiry Date:
/
CCV Number
Cardholder’s Signature:
Date:
Office use:
Book Pack Taken:
Yes
Calculator taken:
Yes
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No
No
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Payment processed by: ______________________________________
This form must be stamped “PAID” & initialed for receipt to be processed
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SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS 2015 – Year 8
Student Name:
Course Name
Date:
Dissection code
Cost
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3
Amount being
paid
General School
Contribution
046-002
Visual Arts
Technology
Music
Motivational Media
Brainstorm Production
Swimming/Athletics
Carnivals
(entry & transport costs)
Calculators
P&C Levy
TOTAL
043-001
043-002
043-003
044-161
044-193
052-001
$100.00
$ 90.00
$ 80.00
$ 35.00
$ 60.00
$ 10.00
$ 5.00
$ 6.00
$ 25.00
051-621
063-001
$ 20.00
$ 25.00
Students Name:
__________________________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________________________________________
________________________
 Cash
(Please tick one.)
Type of Card
(Please circle.)
Year: _______
Total Payment: $ _____________
 Cheque (payable to Rouse Hill High School)
 Credit Card (Eftpos,Visa, Mastercard,) (Please complete below.)
VISA
MASTERCARD
EFTPOS
CARD HOLDER’S NAME: (PLEASE print) Mr / Mrs / Ms
Amount: $
Please charge my card number:
Expiry Date:
/
CCV Number
Cardholder’s Signature:
Date:
Office use:
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□
Calculator taken:
Yes
No
Payment processed by:______________________________________
This form must be stamped “PAID” & initialed for receipt to be processed
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$
$
$
Postcode: ________ Phone: _____________
Payment for: _____________________________________________
Method of Payment:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS 2015 – Year 9
Student Name:
Course Name
General School
Contribution
Date:
Dissection code
046-003
Cost
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3
Amount being paid
Visual Arts
Music
Food Technology
043-001
043-003
043-004
$100.00
$ 90.00
$ 80.00
$ 80.00
$ 20.00
$ 85.00
Photographic & Digital
Media
Information Software &
Technology
Ind Tech - Timber
Ind Tech - Engineering
Ind Tech - Multimedia
Physical Activity &
Sporting Studies
Motivational Media
Swimming/Athletics
Carnivals
(entry & transport costs)
Calculators
P&C Levy
TOTAL
043-001
$110.00
$
043-005
$ 15.00
$
043-007
043-007
043-007
043-009
$
$
$
$
60.00
60.00
25.00
45.00
$
$
044-161
052-001
$
$
5.00
25.00
$
$
051-621
063-001
$
$
20.00
25.00
$
$
$
Students Name:
__________________________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________________________________________
________________________
 Cash
Year: _______
Postcode: ________ Phone: _____________
Payment for: _____________________________________________
Method of Payment:
Total Payment: $ _____________
 Cheque (payable to Rouse Hill High School)
 Credit Card (Eftpos,Visa, Mastercard,) (Please complete below.)
(Please tick one.)
Type of Card
(Please circle.)
VISA
MASTERCARD
EFTPOS
CARD HOLDER’S NAME: (PLEASE print) Mr / Mrs / Ms
Amount: $
Please charge my card number:
Expiry Date:
/
CCV Number
Cardholder’s Signature:
Date:
Office use:
□
□
Calculator taken:
Yes
No
Payment processed by:______________________________________
This form must be stamped “PAID” & initialed for receipt to be processed
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$
$
$
$