One of the most critical factors in a student's academic success is their readiness to learn. When students come to school prepared and motivated, they are better able to engage with their lessons, retain information, and make meaningful connections between what they learn and the world around them.

So, what does it mean for a student to be "ready to learn?" Students are expected to attend every school day and lesson on time, ready to learn, wearing their uniform with pride and with the necessary equipment for the day’s work. Readiness to learn means that a student is physically, emotionally, and intellectually prepared to engage with the educational process. Students demonstrate that they are physically ready to learn by bringing their iPad to class fully charged and with the appropriate downloaded applications. They must bring the correct stationery as outlined in the College Stationery List. 

Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning and behavior. This includes attending school regularly, being punctual, completing assignments on time, and following school rules and policies. They are expected to demonstrate respect for themselves and others by treating students, teachers and members of the Foxwell community with respect and dignity, regardless of their background, culture, or beliefs. This includes respecting the rights and property of others.

All areas of Foxwell State Secondary are learning and teaching environments, and as such students are expected to behave in a manner that is condusive to a learning environment. 

Our Student Code of Conduct outlines that when a student engages in a behaviour that causes a significant interruption in a class or school activity or event, it is considered a disruptive behaviour. Students engaging in disruptive behaviours may receive a possible consequence of suspension. These behaviours may include, but are not limited to, sustained loud talk, yelling, or screaming; noise with materials; and/or sustained out-of-seat behaviour; throwing objects (not causing harm) or other actions. These are considered conduct prejudicial to the good order and management of the school of a more significant nature, which may be dealt with by Head of Year, Head of Student Success, Head of Inclusion, Deputy Principals and/or the Principal.

A continued pattern of low-level behaviour can interfere with teaching and learning for the whole class, and a decision may be needed by the class teacher to refer the student to their Head of Year and Deputy Principal.

Teachers at Foxwell State Secondary College utilise the Essential Skills for Classroom Management in managing learning and behaviour in the classroom and beyond. 

In addition, our Behaviour Referral Pathway includes a card system to help support both students and staff in regulating and managing student behaviour. The card system provides visual prompts of expectations and next steps for students.

You may be aware of recent media attention about a fight at Coomera train station allegedly involving students. While we are reviewing the incident, at this stage, it does not appear any Foxwell students were involved in the fight, but were seen nearby. All Queensland state schools are able to apply disciplinary consequences for behaviour occurring outside school grounds. In all instances of fighting and physical aggression, we consider and apply appropriate consequences, in line with our Student Code of Conduct. This includes the encouragement, facilitation or inciting of violence.

Support is available here at school for impacted students and their families. Guidance Officer support is available for any student who requires it.

In response to the event, we have invited officers from the Queensland Police Service Railway Squad to the school to speak with students and give a presentation on safety around train stations. The Queensland Police Service school program for our area, who are aware of the incident, have also offered to deliver a 45 minute, One Punch Can Kill presentation for our cohorts. 

WIN Time

At Foxwell, our students are fortunate to have staff available to assist them at WIN time, both before and after school.  Our teachers also provide ample time in class to complete set work and assessment tasks. Many teachers provide opportunity during break times for students to access additional support.

Students are currently working on drafts and final copies of assessment in many subjects. This is a fantastic time for students to access WIN Time before and after school. You are welcome to encourage your child to access the available support to ensure that they continue to flourish academically by producing work that demonstrates their best level of performance.

At Foxwell, we want our students to grow into independent learners  who are responsible for their own learning. Thank you for working in partnership with us to ensure the best outcomes for your child. 

Kintetic School Bus Service 

Over the past five weeks, Deputy Principal Mrs Russell and myself have continued to communicate with and provide feedback to the bus company that provides the school service for our students, Kinetic. Kinetic Planning Department have assured us that they continue to work with Translink on improving the service provided to the Foxwell community, including undertaking data surveys to support the school's request to improve and increase the school bus network. Kinetic have provided the below communication to assist our students in knowing their bus number, it's route, the time it is expected to arrive or depart the school bus stops, and the best option for their journey to and from school. 

We endevour to inform our community of delays to the bus network as they are communicated to us. We will always do so via our college Facebook page.