Foxwell State Secondary College eNewsletter

Principal's Report

We are in the final countdown to the opening of our school and we couldn’t be more excited.

We are looking forward to seeing our Year 7 students proudly walking through the front gates as the Foundation students of Foxwelll State Secondary College.

This is an important transition moment for them as they enter their secondary education and we assure you as parents that we will do all that we can to make this transition a positive moment in their lives.

FIRST DAY PROCEDURES

In the preparation for the first day there are a number of important things to consider and do. Please make sure that your child has the best opportunity for success by ensuring they have necessary requirements on Day 1.

We will commence our first day of teaching on this day, after we have taken our students on a tour of the school to ensure they comfortably know their way around and know how to find the important facilities in the school. We ask that students arrive to school no earlier than 8.15 and no later than 8.45 on Tuesday 28th January. There is ample parking spaces available for families to walk your child in to school or to use the stop-drop-go lane to drop you child off.

Please remember when using the stop-drop-go lane to always go to the very front of the lane and do not stop just anywhere along this lane as it will cause a traffic jam and is disrespectful to your fellow parents and carers.

Let’s always think about how we can be a kind and supportive school community member.

Students will be directed to their first meeting location by staff on site. They will be expected to be seated by 8.50am ready for the exciting day ahead of them. They will need to have their book list requirements, their iPad, a water bottle, and food for their morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Please ensure that all belongings are clearly marked with your child’s name.

All students MUST be in full formal uniform on this day and be wearing their formal hat at all times. We encourage students to put sunscreen on before they arrive at school, and have sunscreen in their bags if they wish to reapply during the day. By 9.00am parents will be asked to leave the school grounds. We have the support of a local cafe who will providing a special deal for parents who may wish to go and have a relaxing coffee/tea and cake to celebrate this very special day in the life of your family.

We will be holding our first school assembly at 2.30 pm on the first day. Parents and carers are most welcome to attend.

STAYING SAFE ON THE SCHOOL SITE

Whilst the majority of our school development will be completed ready for Day 1 there are still a number of projects to be completed over the coming months. These areas will be fenced off and clearly marked as construction sites. No member of the school community is permitted to enter these sites at any time (including our staff).

Please stay safe as we bring you one of the most innovative and well designed schools in the country. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Although our school ovals will not be completed for Semester 1, we will have smaller ovals on the school site ready from Day 1. We also have access to local sporting fields and buses to transport students to events should this be required. Our school has quite a substantial amount of playing space and also has an age appropriate playground and kinesiology room/gym to encourage our students to be active during the school day.

Of course we also have the most extraordinary sports centre which is home to two full size sports courts ready for use by our students from Day 1. Rest assured that our students will be well catered for in relation to their sporting opportunities at our school.

ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL

We are proud to be an Active School Travel school and we will continue to promote and encourage our students to actively travel to school.

This can include walking, riding a bike or scooter (there are safe storage facilities available), or you could reduce traffic congestion by catching a bus or car pooling.

Although we are very fortunate to have ample car parking spaces available in 2020, this will not always be the case, and we want to start as we plan to go on, by encouraging the majority of our students to consider a better alternative than driving to school.

There is significant research to outline the benefits of actively travelling to school, both on physical well-being but also for positive mental health.

BUS TIMETABLES

Looking for the best way to get to school? Check out the bus routes that will service our school and local area.

Click on the below link. Scroll to the bottom of the school list you will findFoxwelll State Secondary College.

DRINK BOTTLES

Foxwelll State Secondary College is excited to provide each student a water bottle.

Your student will receive their water bottle in the first week of School.

FOXWELLL SPIRIT

We are proud of our school and our school community and we take the FOXWELL SPIRIT seriously as it guides all that we do in our school.

We will promote Kindness as the Foxwelll Way. We will address bullying should this occur.

We will expect respect to be demonstrated by all members of the Foxwell Community - students, staff and parents.

We will address inappropriate behaviours and teach our students that engaging in their education and being respectful, responsible learners is to the key to their success in life.

We will provide the very best education possible for your student. To truly achieve this, we must be partners in the education and development of your child.

Let’s make 2020 the very best year. It’s time to make a difference - together!

Welcome to Foxwelll State Secondary College.

Kym Amor

Principal