INABURRA SCHOOL - YEAR 10 HANDBOOK 2022

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

COVID-19 STATEMENT
Inaburra will continue to follow the directions and guidelines provided by the Department of Education and NSW Health in
relation to COVID-19 restrictions. We anticipate that there may be some disruptions to planned activities - as we saw in 2020
and 2021 - but we will continue to communicate any changes to the Inaburra community as they arise.

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 INABURRA LEARNER PROFILE

Standing upon our Christian foundation, and in partnership with our families, Inaburra seeks to shape life-long learners who are:

KNOWLEDGEABLE AND RESOURCEFUL THINKERS WHO CAN...

• Accept responsibility to build their own knowledge
• Develop skills in independent investigation, synthesis and management of information
• Reflect with precision on information, ideas and their own learning

CREATIVE AND CRITICAL INQUIRERS WHO CAN...

• Identify and explore problems, issues and changing circumstances of the world
• Evaluate the truth and relevance of diverse ideas
• Use knowledge and imagination to create products, ideas and solutions

EFFECTIVE AND CONFIDENT COMMUNICATORS WHO CAN...

• Manipulate a range of media, including ICT, to engage with different audiences
• Achieve confidence in their own voice
• Justify clear positions on issues of authenticity and significance

RELATIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE CONTRIBUTORS WHO CAN...

• Understand the power of collaborative thinking and enjoy the results of productive teamwork
• Recognise and respect the expertise of peers and accomplished innovators as well as themselves
• Build social, emotional and physical health

RESILIENT AND RESPONSIBLE RISK-TAKERS WHO CAN...

• Embrace challenge to persevere with new and complex ideas, activities and processes
• Appreciate rigour and self- discipline as a path to excellence
• Enjoy the pleasures and adventures of life-long learning

ENGAGED AND AWARE GLOBAL CITIZENS WHO CAN...

• See themselves belonging to local and global, as well as present and future, landscapes
• Dialogue with alternative perspectives to appreciate diversity in experience
• Cultivate empathy towards others

CONFIDENT AND DISCERNING LEADERS WHO CAN...

• Convert information to knowledge and knowledge to wisdom
• Know their areas of passion
• Pursue leadership that offers contribution to the world and service to others

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GETTING ORGANISED FOR YEAR 10

SCHOOL HOURS
Start 8:12am Roll call commences

Finish 2:38pm End of school day

FIRST DAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

Monday 31 January 2022 Year 1- Year 12 will start on this day. All other dates are published in the student diary, which
students will receive on the first day of term. Dates are also available on the School website.

TRAVELLING TO AND FROM SCHOOL

• Buses arrive at either Billa Road or Bodalla Crescent in the morning and
Buses to and from school depart from Billa Road (to Padstow only) or Bodalla Crescent at the end
of the day

• Pick-up and drop-off is at Billa Rd (top of school) NOT Bodalla Cres

Travelling by private car • Students are encouraged to catch the bus if at all possible to reduce
traffic congestion around the school

SCHOOL OPAL CARDS

Students who live over two kilometres from Inaburra and who will be using public transport to get to and from school
will need to apply for a School Opal Card. Apply online https://www.opal.com.au/en/about-opal/opal-for-school-
students. The student’s parent or caregiver will need to complete the application form. Opal Cards will be sent directly to
your home address.

LATE TO SCHOOL / ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS OR MISADVENTURE

Any student who is late to school is to report to the Senior School office with their Student ID Card. For all lateness and
absences, the school will send an SMS to the mobile phone of the first mentioned contact on the student information sheet
which parents completed and supplied to the school. The parent who receives this text message is then asked to reply to
explain the absence. Once this is done no hand written note is required.

LEAVE FROM SCHOOL (ONE DAY OR MORE)

It is a requirement of the NSW Government that any student who will be absent from school for one or more days must
apply to the School for Term Time Holiday Leave at least two weeks prior to the leave being applied for. The application
forms are found on the Parent Portal - Application for Term Time Holiday Leave and Application for Exemption from Attendance
at School. Forward the completed and signed application to the Deputy Principal. If leave is granted you will receive a
Certificate of Term Time Holiday Leave or a Certificate for Exemption from Attendance at School. An exemption from attendance
is only approved for participation at an elite sporting event or other exceptional circumstances. If leave is taken and not
applied for, or not approved, it will be recorded as ‘unjustified’.

EARLY LEAVERS SLIP

If your child needs to be picked up during the school day for any reason (scheduled medical/dental appointment etc) please
contact the School before Home Group. Either send an email to contactus@inaburra.nsw.edu.au or the student is to bring
a note, preferably in their Student Diary, to the Senior School Office. Please state the name of your child, the reason they
are leaving early and the time you will be picking them up. An Early Leaver Slip will be given to the student which will be
required to be sighted by staff at the Main Reception, before they can leave the campus. This process keeps disruption to
classes to a minimum and ensures you get to your appointment on time. If your child will be returning to school on the
same day, please ask them to report to the Senior School Office before returning to class so our records can be updated.

PARENT PORTAL
At the beginning of the school year, new Year 10 parents will receive access to the Parent Portal (an email with login details will
be sent home). Inaburra uses the Parent Portal as their primary source of information and we encourage parents to actively
access the information on it. Parents can view school reports and information about absences, excursions and other school
events. The Portal is also the most up-to-date school calendar resource.

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE

Dates TBC. Visit www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au/community/parents-students/careers-program/

YEAR 10 GLOBAL ED
Separate information packs will be issued closer to the time.

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GETTING ORGANISED FOR YEAR 10
9

Parents are asked to please purchase the following:

ITEMS FOR THE STUDENT’S PENCIL CASE

¨ Pens – blue, black and red

¨ Felt tip pens – black x 2
¨ Lead pencils
¨ Glue stick
¨ Eraser
¨ Small scissors
¨ Ruler
¨ Pencil sharpener
¨ Highlighters (optional)
¨ Coloured pencils (optional)
¨ Pencil case labelled with the student’s name
¨ ‘Correct it’ tape (optional) - no correction fluid
¨ Headphones with in-built microphone
Note: A kit for Visual Arts will be provided by the school.

EXERCISE BOOKS / DISPLAY BOOKS

Books should be A4 in size, lined, with a margin. Page numbers are approximations. Avoid large spiral bindings. Books
should be covered with an adhesive covering with the student’s name and subject written on the front. Parents are likely to
need to buy a second book for some subjects when the first one is full. Students who use their digital device to record their
learning will still need an exercise book, although they may choose to buy the thinnest book available e.g. 48 pages.
¨ Biblical Studies – BYOT Device only
¨ Chinese (Mandarin) –1 x 96 page A4, 1 x A4 plastic sleeve folder
¨ Commerce – 1 x 128 page A4
¨ Dance – Dance attire consistent with school dress standards ie: conservative
¨ Drama – 1 x 96 page A4 spiral bound notebook
¨ English – 1 x 128 page A4 or 2 smaller page exercise books, A5 blank Visual Arts diary
¨ Food Technology – 1 x 64 page A4, 1 x A4 plastic sleeve folder
¨ History – 1 x 128 page A4
¨ History (Elective) – 1 x 96 page A4
¨ Industrial Technology (Automotive) – 1 x 64 page A4, 1 x A4 plastic sleeve folder
¨ Industrial Technology (Engineering and Design) – 1 x 64 page A4, 1 x A4 plastic sleeve folder
¨ Industrial Technology (Timber) – 1 x 64 page A4, 1 x A4 plastic sleeve folder
¨ Mathematics – 4 x 96 page A4, 5mm Grid
¨ Music – 1 x 96 page manuscript book with ruled lines and stave
¨ PDHPE – no book required, for PASS elective a second PE uniform is recommended
¨ Photography and Digital Media – 1 x A4 plastic sleeve folder, 1 x 8GB Class 10 SD Card
¨ Science – 2 x 64 page A4
¨ Textiles Technology – coloured pencils, 3 x fine black felt tip pens, good quality glass-head pins and pin holder,
good quality unpicker, packet of hand sewing needles, gift-box (approx 33cm W x 42 cm D x 17cm H)

STUDENT DIARY

• Students are supplied with a diary. This provides students with essential
information about the operation of the school and is where students record
work to be completed at home.

• Teachers and parents can use the diary to communicate with each other.
Parents are asked to sign the diary each week. It will be checked by the
Home Group Teacher on Wednesdays.

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 UNIFORM GUIDELINES YEARS 10-12

YEAR 10-12 SENIOR GIRLS’ UNIFORM - ALL YEAR ROUND

Inaburra School Uniform
• White blouse - short OR long sleeved / year round SENIOR SCHOOL• - GIRLS
Inaburra navy blazer
• Knee-length shorts (stiped fabric) OR culottes (striped fabric) OR skirt • Black, plain leather, shiny lace-up school shoes with a low heel. Jogger
Short and long sleeved blouses in pique fabric in white. Pointed collars with pointed hem worn untucked.
(striped fabric) OR long
Knee pants
length (plain
shorts, skirt ornavy) style,
culottes in striped fabric and navy pants (fabric TBC). Navy ballet
blazer. flatstights
Optional andorDr Martens
socks. Mix and are not
match allowed.
options.

• Girls K-12: Navy unisex crew socks with blue and yellow stripes OR navy
tights

YEAR 10-12 SENIOR BOYS’ UNIFORM - ALL YEAR ROUND

www.ocschoolwear.com.au

• Pin-striped shirt - short OR long sleeved / year roundInaburra School• Uniform

Charcoal grey boy’s crew socks with blue stripe
• Charcoal grey shorts OR charcoal grey trousers / year round SENIOR SCHOOL • - BOYS
Inaburra navy blazer
(trousers are compulsory for formal occasions)
• Black, plain leather, shiny lace-up school shoes with a low heel. Jog-
Navy striped tie. Short and Long sleeved shirts in Inaburra Senior thin striped fabric. Charcoal shorts or long pants. Charcoal socks with blue stripe. Navy Blazer.
• Inaburra senior tie ger style and Dr Martens are not allowed.

www.ocschoolwear.com.au

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UNIFORM GUIDELINES YEARS 10-12

SENIOR SPORTS UNIFORM

All Year Round

• Inaburra navy sport shorts (unisex)*
• Inaburra sports polo shirt (unisex)
• Inaburra white sports socks (unisex)
• Inaburra school cap
• Inaburra sports tracksuit (unisex) comprising
a zip-up track jacket and track pants (optional).
Navy jumper or vest is allowed to be worn
under the tracksuit jacket.
• Runners or cross-trainers (See following page
for more details on correct footwear)

* Shorts must be midway between the hip and knee

SENIOR SCHOOL BAG

Students must use the Inaburra School bag

Bag options:
• Primary Physiopak, 25 Litres- Recommended for Years K-2
• Airopak Medium, 37 Litres- Recommended for Years 3-5
• Airopak Large, 42 Litres- Recommended for Years 6-12
• Wheeled Trolley Bag, 44 Litres- Recommended for all Years
• ChiroPak Large- 34 Litres- Recommended for all Years

INABURRA UNIFORM SHOP

Inaburra’s Uniform Shop is the only supplier of the School’s official uniform, offering a full range of apparel, school bags
and accessories. Inaburra School is proud of its uniform, and expects it to be worn correctly at all times. The Uniform Shop
is located at 21 Bodalla Crescent, Bangor opposite the rear entrance of the school.

Please visit the School website https://www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au/community/parents-students/uniform/

to make an appointment and for more information, or email the Uniform Shop Manager uniforms@inaburra.nsw.edu.au
or call 9541 4738.

Uniform Shop regular trading hours:

Monday and Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm (Closed for lunch 1:30 – 2:00pm)
Wednesday and Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00pm
The shop does not open on Friday
(Please check the school website for holiday trading hours.)

Please ensure that your student’s clothing has their name on it. Student’s name and a contact number can be written with
a laundry marker on the labels of their uniform items. Alternatively, go onto www.thatsmine.com.au and quote Inaburra
School Code: 2085 for a wide range of sticky labels, shoe labels and iron-on clothing labels, including bundle packs with
everything included. Please contact the uniform shop for any assistance with uniforms.

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UNIFORM GUIDELINES YEARS 10-12

HOW TO WEAR THE SENIOR UNIFORM

SCHOOL BLAZER (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday*)
Each student must own their own blazer. Blazers will be compulsory throughout the school year at specific events including, but not
limited to, formal assemblies, school photographs, when representing the school and some excursions. Students will be advised
beforehand when blazers are required. Blazers are the outer garment of choice when it is cold and may be worn over a jumper or vest.

JUMPERS and VESTS

School jumpers and vests may only be worn as the outer garment during school hours. They cannot be worn as the outer garment
travelling to and from school.

SPORTS UNIFORM (Tuesday*)

Students must wear the Inaburra branded sports polo shirt, sports shorts and sports socks (all items are unisex). Sports shorts must be
the correct length – between the mid-thigh and the knee. For cooler weather there is also an optional unisex sports tracksuit which can
be worn all year round. The tracksuit top must be worn to and from school rather than a jumper or vest. The tracksuit may be worn
over the sports shorts and polo and taken off during the day. The sports tracksuit jacket and pants can be worn as separates.
*Full sports uniform is to be worn on days when students have a practical PDHPE lessons.

LENGTH OF GIRLS’ SKIRT/CULOTTES/ SHORTS

Girls’ skirts, culottes and shorts must be knee length, i.e. touch somewhere on their knee. Girls are not to roll the waistband of their
skirt, culottes or shorts to shorten the overall length.

GIRLS’ BLOUSE TOP BUTTON

Senior girls’ blouses have a navy top feature button. This button needs to be worn closed.

BOYS’ CHARCOAL GREY TROUSERS

Senior boys must own a pair of trousers. Trousers will be compulsory throughout the school year at specific events including, but
not limited to, formal assemblies, school photographs, when representing the school and some excursions. Students will be advised
beforehand when trousers are required.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE
GIRLS’ HAIR BOYS’ HAIR
• Must be completely tied up or back with a navy, white or yellow • Should be uniform in length – students may wear
ribbon if longer than above shoulder their hair short or long (if suitably tied back), but not a
• Avoid extremes of hair style combination of both
• The fringe should be above the eyebrows • Avoid extremes of hair style
• Should be a natural colour • The fringe should be above the eyebrows
• Should be a natural colour
• Should be neat and tidy at all times
• Should be neat and tidy at all times

GIRLS’ JEWELLERY BOYS’ JEWELLERY BOYS’ SHIRTS

Only the following are allowed: Only the following is • Must be tucked in
• One watch allowed: • The top button must be done
• One small, plain pair of stud/sleeper earrings no more than 4mm in • One watch up and
size to be worn in the ear lobe only the tie straight and neat

MAKEUP - No makeup is allowed to be worn at school. This includes nail polish.

FOOTWEAR
SCHOOL SHOES (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• Must be shiny, plain, black, polished, lace-up, leather shoes
• No suede shoes
• No boots, jogger style, ballet flats or Dr Martens style shoes
• Must have a low heel
• No raised ridge around the sides of the shoe

SPORT SHOES (Tuesday, PE lessons and other sport activities)

• Shoes to have adequate foot support and cushioning for physical
activity (i.e. runners or cross trainers). No canvas/Vans or skate
style shoes - see image
• No excessively bright/fluorescent colours or block colours

SOCKS
• Must be standard Inaburra socks
• No anklet, low-cut or ‘invisible’ socks to be worn

UNABLE TO WEAR THE UNIFORM? If a student is unable to wear the uniform due to an injury or other unforseen circumstance,
they should provide a note, signed by their Parent or Caregiver, to their Home Group teacher at the beginning of the day.

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

SCHOOL TIMETABLE

• Five period day. Each period is approximately one hour long (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). Periods are 50
minutes long on Tuesday.
• Two week timetable. Week one of term = Week A timetable, Week two of term = Week B timetable, Week three of term =
Week A timetable etc. Sometimes a term may start on a Week B; however, this would be clearly indicated on the calendar.
Students start with roll call in Home Group each morning. There is an extended Home Group on a Wednesday.
• Sport is on Tuesday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
• Each student will receive their timetable on the first day of term. The timetable can also be found on the Student Portal.

WEEKLY TIMETABLE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8:12-8:20 Roll Call 8:12-8:20 Roll Call 8:12-8:20 Roll Call 8:12-8:20 Roll Call 8:12-8:20 Roll Call

8:20-9:23 Period 1 8:20-9:10 Period 1 8:20-9:23 Period 1 8:20-9:23 Period 1 8:20-9:23 Period 1

9:23-10:25 Period 2 9:10-10:00 Period 2 9:23-10:00 Assembly (7-9) 9:23-10:25 Period 2 9:23-10:25 Period 2

10:25-10:45 Recess 10:00-10:20 Recess 10:00-10:30 Assembly (10-12) 10:25-10:45 Recess 10:25-10:45 Recess

10:45-11:47 Period 3 10:20-11:10 Period 3 10:30-10:50 Recess 10:45-11:47 Period 3 10:45-11:47 Period 3

11:47-12:50 Period 4 11:10-12:00 Period 4 10:50-11:52 Period 3 11:47-12:50 Period 4 11:47-12:50 Period 4

12:50-1:35 Lunch 12:00-12:50 Lunch 11:52-12:55 Period 4 12:50-1:35 Lunch 12:50-1:35 Lunch

1:35-2:38 Period 5 12:50-1:40 Period 5 12:55-1:35 Lunch 1:35-2:38 Period 5 1:35-2:38 Period 5

1:40-2:30 Period 6 1:35-2:38 Period 5 1:30-3:30 Period 5 Ext

1:30-3:30 Period 5 Ext

TERM 1
2022 Monday 31 January Start of Term 1 for Year 1 - Year 12

Friday 8 April End of Term 1 (Total 10 weeks)

Friday 15 April Good Friday

Monday 18 April Easter Monday

TERM 2
2022 Thursday 28 April Start of Term 2 for all students

Monday 25 April ANZAC Day

Monday 13 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday

Friday 1 July End of Term 2 (Total 10 weeks)

TERM 3
2022 Tuesday 26 July Start of Term 3 for all students

Friday 23 September End of Term 3 (Total 9 weeks)

Monday 3 October Labour Day Holiday

TERM 4
2022 Monday 10 October Start of Term 4 for all students

Wednesday 7 December End of Term 4 (Total 9 weeks)

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

LEARNING GOALS AND REVIEW MEETINGS

• Inaburra places considerable emphasis on identifying and meeting the specific welfare and learning needs of students.
At least once a semester every student from Year 7 to Year 12 completes a survey relating to learning issues such as how
to improve academic grades, literacy needs and social needs. Every student is personally interviewed by their Home
Group Teacher on what they wrote in the survey.
• Home Group Teachers then work with class teachers and the Learning Enrichment Team so that the specific learning
needs of every student can be met.
• Parents are encouraged to write to their student’s Home Group Teacher to update them on their child’s particular
needs. Alternatively they can call the teacher directly via the school switchboard on 9543 2533 or email:
surnameinitial@inaburra.nsw.edu.au Eg: clooneyg@inaburra.nsw.edu.au

ACHIEVING THE FUNDAMENTALS

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is a government body which, among other things, outlines what is to be
taught in all NSW schools. Inaburra complies with these standards. Students in Year 10 are required to study the following
subjects:

• E
nglish • History
• M athematics • PDHPE (Personal Development,
• S cience Health and Physical Education)

In Year 10 students also study three elective subjects. Other than Biblical Studies, NESA writes a syllabus for each subject
studied. The teachers at Inaburra write programs which reflect the syllabus requirements as well as seeking to achieve
the specific aims and objectives of the School.

CLASS STRUCTURE

Year 10 students are academically streamed in English, Mathematics and Science. There are six English classes, seven
Mathematics classes and six Science classes. The exact nature of the academic streaming varies from faculty to faculty
depending on the needs and abilities of the students. Questions related to the placement of students in a particular class
should be directed to either the relevant learning leader (e.g. Faculty Learning Leader of English) or to Ms Danielle Karis
(Director of Curriculum).

ASSESSING STUDENT WORK

Inaburra School emphasises assessment for learning. This means that student work is assessed and feedback is given on
that work. Sometimes the assessed work may not receive a formal mark. For example, an English teacher may ask students
to write a two paragraph analysis on a character in a novel. The teacher would then collect that work and write some
comments on each student’s work. Some work, however, will be given a formal grade which is recorded on the school
report.

Ms Danielle Karis (Director of Curriculum) publishes the due dates of assessment tasks. A paper copy of the dates is given to
the students as well as being posted on the Student and Parent Portals. This booklet also contains important key questions
and answers about assessment tasks.

STUDY SKILLS
Every Wednesday morning students have an extended
roll call/Home Group. During this time the Home Group
Teacher will check student diaries and provide assistance to
students to help them be organised in their work.

Help with study skills can be found at

www.studyskillshandbook.com
The school provides access to this website for all students
and parents.

Username: inaburraschool
Password: 90results

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

MERIT AWARDS

In the Senior School, merit awards are given to students to acknowledge attitude, effort and excellence. Awards are aligned
and categorised according to the school’s motto “Faith, Knowledge and Love”. For each class, teachers will issue on average
one award per ten students per week.

• 15 Merits = nomination for Principal’s Award

• 3 Principal’s Awards in one calendar year = nomination for an Inaburra Pin that can be worn on the student’s blazer

Inaburra Medal
In Year 12, students can apply to their Year Advisor for award of the medal. Students need to have at least two Inaburra
Pins (or the equivalent number of merit awards). Eligible students may be interviewed by the Principal who will determine
whether the medal is awarded. Medals are presented at the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony.

If you have questions about merit awards, please speak to the relevant Year Advisor.

BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY (BYOT)

Please read the information provided about BYOT in the BYOT Guidelines.
A copy is available on the Inaburra School website:
https://www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au/community/parents-students/byot/

Box of Books digital textbooks can be accessed via a link on the Student Portal.
Individual faculties will provide further guidance on the use of BYOT in their classes.

MOBILE PHONE USE

Mobile phones are not to be used at school to send or receive personal phone calls or messages. Parents are requested not
to call or message their child during the school day as this creates a stressful situation for a child who is caught between
breaking School rules and answering their phone.

If a parent wishes to contact their child during the day they should ring the Senior School Office: 9543 2533.

If your child falls ill during the school day, they are to go to the Sick Bay. Staff there will assess the child and contact parents
if necessary. Students are not to contact their parents directly. If it is necessary for a child to contact a parent during the day,
they may seek permission by going to the Senior School Office.

AFTER-SCHOOL
STUDY
PROGRAM
Monday to Friday
2:40pm - 4:30pm Year 7-10
2:40pm - 6:00pm Year 11-12
The After-School Study Program meets every
week day in the Senior Learning Commons.
Students can come to get extra help with
homework, studying or assessment tasks.
Staff and Alumni tutors are available to assist.
The After-School Study Program is free to
attend for Inaburra students and does not
require students to pre-register.

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STAFF STRUCTURE

ROLE NAME DETAILS

Principal Dr James Pietsch Assistant to the Principal - Mrs Joye Simmons

Oversight of the Senior School.

Deputy Principal /Head of Senior School Mr David Collins
Assistant to the DP/HOSS - Mrs Emily Wood

Overseeing the implementation of the whole-school

Director of Teaching and Learning K-12 Mrs Karen Lymn
teaching and learning framework

Overseeing the professional development of staff

Director of Professional Learning K-12 Mr Chris Smith
across the school

Subject selection, assessment programs - due dates

Director of Curriculum 7-12 Ms Danielle Karis
and examinations

Director of Student and Staff Wellbeing K-12 Mrs Melanie Clarke

Director of Student Wellbeing 7-8 Mr Matthew Tomlin

Welfare of students, discipline, student leadership
and camps
Director of Student Wellbeing 9-10 Mr Michael McGovern

Director of Student Wellbeing 11-12 Mrs Tanya Grant

Mr Joseph Barber Responding to the needs of the year as a whole and

Year Advisors Year 10
Ms Andrianna Aliferis the welfare needs of individuals

TVET support, tertiary study options and post school

Careers Advisor Mr Stuart Jones
career support.

Mr Keith Pegg
Bible teaching and providing spiritual advice
Chaplaincy Team Mrs Gail Allen
and support.
Mrs Lauren Soper

Biblical Studies Learning Leader Mrs Jessica Meaco

English Learning Leader Mrs Fay Vaitsas

History/Mandarin Learning Leader Mr Andrew Durston

Human Society and Its Environment

Mr Kenson Low
(HSIE) Learning Leader

Mathematics Learning Leader Mrs Susan Hauser

Music Learning Leader K-12
Personal Development, Health and Physical
Education (PDHPE) Learning Leader
Ms Jennifer Geering
Mr Simon Wadds
These leaders will work with teachers in their
respective teams to deliver high quality lessons,
refine teaching programs and introduce the national
curriculum.

Science Learning Leader Mr Jeffrey Larson

Stage and Screen Learning Leader

Mr Glenn Snowball
(Dance, Drama and Media)

Technological and Applied Studies

Mrs Tracey Black
(TAS) Learning Leader

Visual Arts Learning Leader Mrs Donna Goodwin

Representative Sport Coordinator Mr Matthew Tolhurst Organising CSSA and CIS Sports fixtures

Academic Administrator Mr Michael Helm Timetable and organisational structures

Student Case Management – Teachers in this structure will work together to respond to the individual and collective needs
of students. Parents will be contacted as the need arises.

Senior School Office Hours 8:12am - 2:38pm Monday to Friday

Enquiries / Reception Office Hours 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday

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COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS
ENQUIRY TYPE
Academic Learning Needs
Eg: John has been struggling with
Mathematics for several weeks and
needs help
Holistic Learning Needs
Eg: Amy is having trouble
concentrating in most of her subjects
Welfare, Social and Emotional
Issues
Eg: Peter is feeling lonely at school and
has become withdrawn at home
Diagnostic Testing Concerns
Subject Choice for Year 9 and
Year 11 / Changing Subjects /
Assessment Tasks
Technology use and BYOT
Other staff contributing to student learning and welfare:
ROLE
Learning Support and Extension
Senior School Counsellors
Home Group Teachers
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL
Telephone
Email
Website
Parent Portal
Newsletters - The School sends newsletters via email to parents regularly throughout the school term. These are an important
source of information and provide regular updates about school events and changes to procedures. Please ensure that you save
the School’s email address (contactus@inaburra.nsw.edu.au) in your contacts list in order that you don’t miss receiving any
communications from the School.
If unresolved contact the
Contact the Subject Class Teacher
Faculty Learning Leader
Eg: Contact John’s Mathematics Teacher
Eg: Contact the Mathematics Learning Leader
Contact the Year Advisor If unresolved contact the
Year 10 Girls - Ms Andrianna Aliferis Director of Student Wellbeing 9-10
Year 10 Boys - Mr Joseph Barber Mr Michael McGovern
Contact the Year Advisor If unresolved contact the
Year 10 Girls - Ms Andrianna Aliferis Director of Student Wellbeing 9-10
Year 10 Boys - Mr Joseph Barber Mr Michael McGovern
Contact the Learning Enrichment Team
Mrs Joanne O’Rafferty o’raffertyj@inaburra.nsw.edu.au
Contact the Director of Curriculum
Ms Danielle Karis karisd@inaburra.nsw.edu.au
Contact the ICT Support Team
ictsupport@inaburra.nsw.edu.au
NAME DETAILS
Identifying giftedness and developing special
programs for gifted students.
Mrs Joanne O’Rafferty Identifying students with particular learning needs
and assisting those who are stuggling with literacy,
numeracy and problem solving.
The Counsellors provide advice to Year Advisors,
Mrs Michelle DeRieve
Directors of Student Wellbeing and classroom teachers.
Ms Maria Taylor
They also see students with more substantial welfare
Mrs Jasmin Vanderjagt
needs.
The Home Group Teacher will conduct the tracking and learning interviews
and will have an excellent holistic understanding of the needs of each child.
+61 2 9543 2533 (if you need to contact a staff member)
contactus@inaburra.nsw.edu.au
www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au
portal.inaburra.school/portal
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YEAR 10 SPORT PROGRAM

Inaburra offers stage based weekly sport to all Year 10 students on Tuesdays during school hours.

GOALS OF THE INABURRA SPORTING PROGRAM

1. PROVIDING A PATHWAY FOR

3. BUILDING COMMUNITY SPIRIT
STUDENTS TO EXCEL

2. INCREASING AWARENESS AND 4. GLORIFYING GOD IN OUR

ENJOYMENT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COLLECTIVE EFFORTS AND TALENTS

GOAL 1: PROVIDING A PATH FOR SPORTING EXCELLENCE THROUGH REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

As part of our representative sport program, Inaburra School is an active member of the Christian School Sporting Association
(CSSA) and Combined Independent Schools (CIS) pathways.

CSSA COMPETITION
We compete strongly in the CSSA competitions in a number of sports including Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country,
Football, Netball and Swimming.

NSW
NATIONAL PACIFIC
CSSA ZONE CSSA STATE COMBINED NSW
SCHOOLS SCHOOL GAMES
COMPETITION COMPETITION INDEPENDENT ALL SCHOOLS
COMPETITION (EVERY 4 YEARS)
SCHOOLS STATE

Swimming
The Inaburra Swimming Carnival is held at the start of each year. It is a fabulous day to develop community connections and
commence the pathway for our stronger swimmers. Students who finish in the top two in their age division progress through
to represent the school in CSSA and CIS Competitions to State Level. Elite swimmers have the opportunity to represent
Inaburra at the All Schools State Championships.

Cross Country
The Inaburra Cross Country is a combined Junior and Senior event held at the end of Term 1. The top four runners in each
age division progress through to the CSSA event. At Inaburra, we also see the value in running for everyone. The School
enters teams in events such as the Oatley Fun Run and Sutherland2Surf where students, teachers and parents participate
and compete together.

Athletics
The Inaburra Athletics Carnival is held in Term 2 each year. Successful athletes compete in CSSA and CIS Competitions to
State level. Further representation is available through to the All Schools State Championships. The Pacific Games are held
every four years.

Training and Development

Inaburra utilises qualified sports coaches and teachers to work with our sports teams in preparation for representative
sport. Training and development squads play a significant role in developing team spirit, allowing students to acquire new
skills, sharpen existing ones and enhance performance.

Participation in development squads is also open to students not yet competing at representative level who wish to further
their skills.

The focus this year is developing squads for those CSSA sports in which Inaburra competes. Training primarily occurs before
school from 7:00am-7:50am.

Other competitive teams for both girls and boys take part in inter-school or Gala Day competitions in the following sports:
Hockey, Tennis, Oztag, Touch Football, Volleyball, Softball and Triathlon.

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YEAR 10 SPORT PROGRAM

GOAL 2: INCREASING AWARENESS AND ENJOYMENT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

There are many demands on a Year 10 student’s time. The school wishes to encourage physical activity to keep students’
bodies and minds fit and healthy. It’s a great way to spend time with friends, meet new people, feel good and break up long
stretches of sitting and studying. Being active every day can help:

• Improve heart health and fitness; • Learn new skills;

• Develop strong muscles, bones and good posture; • Increase self-confidence;
• Maintain a healthy weight; • Reduce stress;
• Improve concentration and memory; • Make and keep friendships; and
• Improve sleep

GOAL 3: BUILDING COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Sport plays an important role in building the Inaburra community spirit through teamwork, persistence, resilience, even
coping with injury. Inaburra holds intra-school competitions where students (and staff!) compete on behalf of their (Home
Groups, House Groups and Year Groups), including annual Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals.

GOAL 4: GLORIFYING GOD IN OUR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS AND TALENTS

At Inaburra, there are so many things to be thankful to God for. Our response is to glorify, and make known God more in our
community, through our actions and attitudes in all aspects of life. Sport and physical activity is another excellent avenue to
do this. Whether this is in the way we train and prepare (dedication, teamwork, innovation, respect) or in competition (in our
respectful interactions with officials or opponents, humility and generosity in victory or defeat, commitment to personal best)
we at Inaburra aim to represent God well.

WEEKLY SPORTS PROGRAM

Inaburra students in Year 9 and Year 10 participate in stage based weekly sports program each Tuesday during normal school
hours (12.30 – 2.30pm).
Students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of sports to increase their understanding and appreciation of lifelong
physical activity.
All sports are played at local venues in the Sutherland Shire. Students are transported by bus to and from these venues under
the supervision of Inaburra staff and coaches. At times students may be allocated or select recreational sports which they will
rotate during Term 1 and 2. Some of the sports include basketball, rock climbing, soccer, AFL, bowling, golf, self defence,
surf awareness, surfing, tennis, beach walking, hockey, Pilates, canoeing. These sports will run based on interest level from
students as well as venue availability. Some sports/activities have limited spots available due to venue size, staff ratios and
student safety procedures.

REPRESENTATIVE SPORTS PATHWAYS

There are a wide range of sports available for Senior Students to pursue. Information for these will be posted on the sports
noticeboard (Level 3 near the Multi-Purpose Hall), being updated each Tuesday.
DOWNLOAD THE APP
Keen sports families are strongly encouraged to download the CSSA and CIS apps which have a wide range of sports
information (dates, trials, upcoming events and rules).
NSW CSSA or CIS Individual trial nominations are available across nearly 20 sports. Inaburra students are welcome to
nominate for individual trials in their chosen sport. There are strict deadlines with these associations that must be followed.
For students and families interested in finding out more regarding specific sports offered, individual trials and other
association information please go to the relevant websites:
NSW Christian Schools Sports Association (CSSA) http://www.cssa.net.au
NSW Combined Independent Schools Sports Association (NSW CIS)
https://www.cis.nsw.edu.au/home/
To find out more contact the school on 9543 2533.

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 CODE OF CONDUCT - PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
This Code of Conduct has been developed so that parents
and those with parental responsibilities are aware of and meet
the School’s expectations with regard to their interaction with
the School, its teachers, other parents, and students. The
Code is based on our shared values:
d We commend and cultivate FAITH in
God, who makes himself known to us in
and through his Son, Jesus Christ.
d We pursue KNOWLEDGE, delighting in the
gift of learning to live well in God’s world.
d We commit to LOVE, because Christ first loved us.
d We strive for EXCELLENCE in thankful
response for all that God has provided.
d We treasure each INDIVIDUAL, recognising and
respecting the image of God in every person.
d We cherish COMMUNITY, knowing that relationships
are at the heart of living and learning.
Adherence to this Code will enable us to cherish our
community and promote positive and productive
relationships within it. Every parent and caregiver is expected
to uphold, and comply with, this Code of Conduct.
1. SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
The School is responsible for establishing and administering
the policies, procedures and rules which govern the day to
day operations of the School. It is important that parents
recognise and comply with these policies and procedures and
also have their children adhere to the School’s requirements.
Parents are expected to work in partnership with, and actively
support, the School in fulfilling its purpose.
2. INTERACTION WITH STAFF
Parents are expected to work collaboratively with staff so that
students at Inaburra can grow and flourish in a supportive
environment.
If a parent wishes to meet with a staff member, they should
make an appointment so that a mutually convenient time
can be arranged. This can be done through the school office.
Parents should never attempt to contact a staff member at
their home unless the staff member requests this. Parents
can also make an appointment to see the Principal about any
particular concerns they may have relating to their student.
It is important that parents show respect for staff and not
publicly criticise them or seek to undermine their authority.
If a parent has a particular concern about a member of staff,
they can raise it with the staff member concerned or with the
Principal. When doing so, they should observe the general
rules of conduct set out in this Code. The School has a duty
of care to protect all staff and for this reason any aggressive or
abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
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3. INTERACTIONS GENERALLY
All communication between students, parents, staff members
and other parents or students, whether verbal, written, by
email or telephone, should be conducted in a courteous and
respectful manner as befits a Christian community.
Such communications should:
d show respect, courtesy and consideration;
d not harass or bully another person;
d not use intemperate language; and
d not be confrontational.
Parents are to avoid confrontation and criticism in public
and conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the
ethos and reputation of the school. There is no place in the
School community for rude or insulting behaviour, including
verbal and non-verbal aggression, abusive, threatening,
intimidating, sarcastic or derogatory language and physical
abuse or intimidation toward staff, students and other parents
or students.
The use of information and communication technologies,
such as email, mobile phones, text or instant messaging,
blogs, social media sites and other websites to engage in such
unacceptable behaviour or to damage the reputation of the
School is also unacceptable.
4. DISCIPLINE
The School expects students to comply with its rules and
not engage in behaviour which is harmful to others or is
contrary to the ethos and philosophy of the School. Parents
are expected to support the School in relation to its discipline
policy and not do anything which undermines its authority.
It must be understood that in the case of minor disciplinary
matters, the School will be the arbiter of what took place and
what is a fair consequence; it will not engage in debate about
the details of the conduct for the appropriateness of the
consequence.
In relation to more serious disciplinary matters which may
result in suspension or expulsion the School will inform
parents of the matter and will deal with it in accordance
with the School’s disciplinary policy. While parents will be
consulted, the final decision will be the School’s.
5. SPORT
Parents are welcome to attend sporting events but should
exercise restraint when supporting school teams. In
particular, they should not abuse, threaten, or otherwise seek
to intimidate an umpire or referee or direct such abuse against
a player, or any School representatives.
 CODE OF CONDUCT - PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

6. SEPARATED PARENTS
Where some students have parents who are separated or
divorced, parents should not attempt to involve the School
in any parental dispute that may arise. The School is not
able to make judgments on the merits of claims made by
one parent against another and should not be asked to do
so. Nor should it be asked to take any action which would
or is designed to disadvantage one party. The School will of
course, observe any orders made by a Court in relation to a
student or communications with parents.

7. COMPLAINTS
Please refer to the Grievance Policy – Parents and Students if
you have a complaint about an issue.
If a parent wishes to make a complaint, they should not use
rude or abusive language. This is not productive and can
make it harder to resolve concerns.

8. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS CODE

If a parent fails to observe this Code after being warned
about a breach, the School may:
d limit access to a teacher or teachers;
d limit access to the school premises or
sporting or other school events; or
d terminate the enrolment of the student.

9. REFERENCES
AIS Parental Code of Conduct – Independent Schools in
NSW
Code of Conduct Inaburra Staff
Enrolment Conditions (Inaburra upon Acceptance of a
place)

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PERMA+ WELLBEING FRAMEWORK
The Inaburra Wellbeing Framework is designed to nurture and empower the Inaburra community. It is based on
Seligman’s PERMA+ Model.

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 Intermediate Stage Band performing in the PAC auditorium

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 INABURRA VALUES
We commend and cultivate FAITH in God, who makes himself known to us in and through his Son, Jesus Christ.
We pursue KNOWLEDGE, delighting in the gift of learning to live well in God’s world.
We commit to LOVE, because Christ first loved us.
We strive for EXCELLENCE in thankful response for all that God has provided.
We treasure each INDIVIDUAL, recognising and respecting the image of God in every person.
We cherish COMMUNITY, knowing that relationships are at the heart of living and learning.

75 - 85 Billa Road BANGOR NSW 2234

Phone (02) 9543 2533
Email school@inaburra.nsw.edu.au
www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au