The Portside Christian College Handbook contains information related to the structure and operation of the College, its Policies and Principles.
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LEVEL 1 – Purpose and Principles
Who is Portside?
Our Community
Our Values
Our Beliefs
The ‘Our Beliefs‘ link includes information on:
- Position Statements
- Education Principles
- Affiliations
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Our History
Our Master Plan
Our Organisation
The ‘Our Organisation‘ link includes information on:
- Governance
- Organisational Framework-Schooling by Design
- College Structure
- Enrolment Policy
- Employment
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LEVEL 2 – Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting
Our Curriculum
The ‘Our Curriculum‘ link includes information on:
- The Curriculum Framework – Understanding by Design
Assessment and Reporting
The ‘Assessment and Reporting‘ link includes information on:
- Planning Assessment Evidence
- NAPLAN
- Benchmark Assessments
- Monitoring Student Progress
- Assessment Data
- Awards
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Student Academic Reports
- Senior School Examinations
- Absence from an Exam
- Lateness
- Exam Room Environment
- Cheating
- Electronic Devices
- SACE Assessment
- SACE Grades
- SACE Performance Standards
- SACE Assessments
- SACE Assessment Drafts
- SACE Submission of Assessment Tasks
- Plagiarism
- Task Extensions
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LEVEL 3 – Teaching and Learning
Teaching for Understanding
The ‘Teaching for Understanding‘ link includes information on:
- Understanding by Design (UbD) WHERETO
- 10 Learning Principles
- 10 Teaching Principles
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- DC08 English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) Policy
- DC011 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students
- DC012 Learning Assistance Program (LAP)
- DC035 Learning Support Policy
Classroom Culture, Management and Routines
The ‘Classroom Culture, Management and Routines‘ link includes information on:
- Timekeeping
- Lesson Times
- Class Placement and Promotion of Students
- Classroom Furniture Layout for Learning
- Homework
- Assemblies
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The ‘Attendance‘ link includes information on:
- Absence Notification
- Flexibility for Year 11 and 12 Students
- Supervision
- Break Times (including Rugby Oval Use and Canteen)
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The ‘Health and Safety‘ link includes information on:
- Child Protection
- Medical Conditions
- First Aid
- Emergency Procedures
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- DC039 Child Safe Environment Policy
- DC07 Duty of Care Policy
- DC05 Child Protection Policy and Procedure
- DC040 Infectious Diseases Policy
- WHS05 First Aid Policy
- DC025 Sun Smart Policy
- DC028 Weather Policy
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The ‘Resources and Equipment’ link includes information on:
- Books and Stationery Requirements
- Text Books
- Lockers, Bags and Organisation
- Student Mobile Phones
- Student Internet Usage
- Sport Equipment
- Toys
- Valuables
- Buying, Selling or Swapping of Items
- Lost Property
Photography, Recording and Student Copyright
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Birthdays, celebrations and class parties
Student Wellbeing
The ‘Student Wellbeing‘ link provides information on our Student Wellbeing Centre.
Student Behaviour Guidance and Standards
The ‘Student Behaviour Guidelines and Standards’ link includes information on:
- The Restorative Approach
- The KARR Framework – guiding student behaviour
- The KARR Framework
- Using the KARR Framework
- The KARR Behaviour Continuum
- Student Behaviour Guidance
- Proactive Teacher Steps to Guide Behaviour
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Junior and Primary School – Restorative Practices
- Student Behaviour Record
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The ‘Student Wellbeing Management‘ link includes information on:
- Bullying and Harassment
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect
- Student Relationships
- Prohibited Drugs and Substances
- Prohibited Items
Related policies can be accessed via the following links:
- DC01 Bullying Prevention and Response Policy
- DC039 Child Safe Environment Policy
- DC07 Duty of Care Policy
- DC05 Child Protection Policy and Procedure
- DC042 Student Code of Conduct
- DC024 Substance Abuse and Drugs Policy
Social Media and Use of Personal Devices
The ‘Social Media and Use of Personal Devices‘ link includes information on:
- At School
- At Home
- Monitoring
- Mobile Phones
- Earphones
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The ‘College Uniform’ link includes information on:
- Uniform Requirements
- Sport Uniform
- Uniform Sales
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The ‘Parent Communication’ link includes information on:
- Parent Teacher Conferences and Meetings
- Letters to Families
- Diary
- Website and SEQTA
- Parent Grievance Procedure
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Camps, Excursions and Special programs
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Library and Learning Resources
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LEVEL 4 – People and Culture
The ‘Management Structure‘ link includes information on:
- College Executive
- College Leadership
- Leadership Positions
- Student Leadership
- Action Teams
- House Prefects and Captains
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The ‘Student Health and Safety’ link includes information on:
- Child Protection
- Medical Conditions
- First Aid
- Sickness or Injury
- Accident and Ambulance Insurance
- Emergency Procedures
- Sun Smart Policy
- Dental Service
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- DC039 Child Safe Environment Policy
- DC07 Duty of Care Policy
- DC05 Child Protection Policy and Procedure
- DC10 Student Grievance Policy
- DC030 Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures for Students
The ‘Parents and Friends’ link includes information on:
- Parents and Friends Group
- Parent Involvement
- Community Involvement
- Volunteer requirements
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LEVEL 5 – Administration, Resource Allocation and Policies
Refer to the below links for information on:
The ‘Fees and Charges‘ link includes information on:
- College Fees
- Additional Costs
- Payment Plan
- School Card
- Extreme Hardship
- Withdrawing a Student
- Payment for College Activities
- Building Fund
- VET Costs and Payments
Information Technology and Devices
Related policies and information can be accessed via the following links
- Network and Device Use Agreement Form
- Student Network Acceptable Use Terms and Conditions
- Student Device Acceptable Use Terms and Conditions
- Family Zone for Portside Christian College
- Mobile Phone and Electronic Devices Policy
Student Information and Privacy
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The ‘Facilities’ link includes information on:
- General Security
- Recycling Program
- Sustainability and Litter
- Vandalism
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The ‘Transport’ link includes information on:
- College Bus Service
- Delivery and Collection of Students
- General Guidelines
- Student Drivers
- Public Transport
- Bikes, skateboards and scooters
- Travelling Safely
- Travelling in Private Vehicles
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