December 2020 Newsletter

Planning for our Centenary Celebrations are well underway with a very active committee leading this project. Please join our alumni list (available via this link) and encourage other interested people to do so too. We are also keen to borrow any memorabilia that past students may have at home, so please contact the school if you have any items that could form part of our display during the open day to be held in June 2021.

Students have selected elective subjects for 2021. Those who have chosen high cost electives must have paid for these prior to the commencement of classes in 2021 to guarantee placement. Payment plans are available. To make payment or discuss payment options, please contact our Administration office team either at the school or on 9531 7000.

From 2020 all students are required to have a smartrider card. The initial card is free and will be automatically issued to new students.  The cards are now used as a library card as well as for signing in late or signing out early during the day for appointments etc.  Replacement cards must be ordered through the school library at a cost of $2.00. Further bus information can be found at: https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/timetables/results?Bus

YEAR 7 – 10 VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

We believe that the best way to provide quality education is through the provision of modern texts and equipment for students.  Declining payments of voluntary contributions may result in a poorer standard of educational materials for your child.  Therefore, we urge you to pay this portion to enable the school to provide your child with the education we believe they deserve to create their futures.

We urge you to start making plans now so that you are in a position to pay your Voluntary Contributions and Compulsory Charges prior to the end of Term One.  However, we are aware that this can be a burden for some families and it is possible to negotiate a payment plan or please contact the payment office.

YEAR 11 & 12 CHARGES ARE COMPULSORY

Please also be reminded that Year 11 & 12 charges are compulsory and a 50% deposit is required to be paid prior to the end of  Week 3 (19 March, 2021), this date has been extended.

Alternatively, to assist in lessening any financial burden a payment plan can be negotiated and is a very simple way of ensuring your child remains in their chosen course.  Bank deductions can be set up and we can accept amounts as little as $10 per week. In order to arrange this, please contact the school on 95317000.

In order to remain in high cost options a 100% payment of the costs must be paid or a signed payment plan negotiated by Friday 19 February, 2021 (Week 3, Term One).

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Internet Banking: BSB: 633000 Account No: 120445655
  Description: (eg Student Name (John Smith) Yr8, CC (Contributions & Charges), Yr10Camp etc).
• By telephone using credit card facilities on 9531 7000.
• In person during office hours (8.30am – 3.30pm), all EFTPOS/Credit Card options are available.
• Negotiate a Payment Plan.
• Post in a cheque.
• Centrepay – this can be set up by parents contacting Centrelink

Thank you in advance for your continued support.

Pinjarra Senior High School is seeking to form a Parents’ and Citizens’ Association to enable greater parent and community input into school operations to support and enhance opportunities for our students.

The role of the P & C is to support the School Board and Principal to organise events that raise the profile of our school in the community and to provide vital services to our families by overseeing the operation of our School Canteen.

While this is an aspect of the work of the P & C, it is not the only purpose of this important group. The P & C gives interested parents a place to have a voice and to positively influence the direction of our school. The time commitment is not onerous and anyone over the age of 18 if eligible to join. If you wish to get involved in the life of Pinjarra Senior High School as a parent, the P & C is a great opportunity that I hope you will consider. Interested parents should contact the office on 9531 7000.

I look forward to welcoming you to our new P & C in the near future.

Jan Stone
Principal

Secondary Assistance Forms are available at the front office. The Education Program Allowance ($235) and Uniform allowance ($115) is available for eligible families. The close off date for applications is 1 April 2021 (No late applications can be accepted).

To be eligible for the scheme, the parent/guardian(s) must hold at least one of these concession cards:

• Centrelink Health Care Card
• Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card
• Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card (blue) card.

The concession card must:

• be valid for at least four weeks
• be valid for some time within Term 1 (1 February 2021 to 1 April 2021)
• have the student listed on it
• not be expired at the time of applying for SAS.

From 1st December 2020, School uniforms will be available from Sports Power Pinjarra and not at the school.

If you claim the Secondary Assistance Scheme we recommend you tick the box on the form for the $115.00 to come directly to the school which will enable you to use this allowance to purchase uniforms immediately at Sports Power and any unused money will be held in credit for purchases throughout the year.

Visit https://facebook.com/SportsPowerPinjarrra/ for opening times. Information regarding School Dress Code is available via this link.

Items may be purchased from Ziggies Educational Supplies or parent/caregivers have the option of shopping around.  Year 11 & 12 students are to purchase text books only for the courses in which they are enrolled.  If you intend using Ziggies please follow the instructions on the booklist.

Booklists (pdf format):

• Year 7 & 8
• Year 9 & 10
• Year 11 & 12