Technology violations are becoming unacceptably regular with more students using their iPads in ways which are prohibited at the College.

Playing Games During Lessons

There is an increasing number of students who have been caught playing games during lesson time. This is unacceptable as it erodes learning time.

Our teachers put consequences in place when students engage in technology violations by playing games or being on apps/websites which are not directly related to their learning.

In most instances, the natural consequence is that students must make up any lost learning time during a lunch break. Students with repeated technology violations have received more serious consequence which have included after-school detentions. We will continue to monitor iPad usage and put in appropriate consequences in place.

Disconnecting from or Failing to Connect to Apple Classroom

Teachers are able to monitor iPad use only when students are connected to Apple Classroom.

Students are required, every lesson, to connect to Apple Classroom. Some students however, are misbehaving and failing to follow instructions to either connect to, or remain connected to, Apple Classroom.

This is unacceptable as it means that teachers cannot monitor students' iPad usage in order to support students to maximise engagement in learning.

Use of iMessage During the School Day

Students are prohibited from sending iMessages in fact any form of electronic message, during the school day. This includes messaging services used to make contact with parents/carers or friends/family.

If your child needs to contact you, they may come to Student Services and we will arrange contact through appropriate methods. Alternately, if you need to contact your child, please call Student Services and we will make arrangements for the message to be provided to your child or for your child to call you should that be necessary.

If your child is unwell or upset and wishes to contact home, please remind them to use the correct channels and to report to Student Services where we can provide them with support and make arrangement for parent/carer contact.

Parents/carers, please do not arrive at Student Services asking to collect a child who may have contacted you through electronic messaging as you are enabling your child to be irresponsible and to break College rules. Consequences will be applied for breaching College rules.

Use of Social Media for Harassment of Others

A small number of students are using Social Media to deliver disrespectful messages. These messages are delivered outside of school hours but have potential to cause conflict at school. If you become aware of abusive or threatening messages, we encourage you to make reports to the eSafety Commissioner and/or Police.

It is not the College's responsibility to manage issues which arise on Social Media unless they indicate potential for direct conflict on College grounds.

Please be aware of your child's activity on Social Media and work with us to ensure that our students feel safe, both on-line and in our community.

If you consider there is a need for enacting parental controls such as screen time on your child's device to curb access to inappropriate apps and ICT misbehaviours during the school day, please access the instructions below.

Screen Time https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/ipad/ipadb15cb886/ipados

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that all students abide by the College Technology/IT Agreement and use their valuable iPad to truly accelerate and deepen their learning.

All College fees are now overdue.  

Statements were sent via email to all families with outstanding fees this week.  

Payment is required for your student to continue having access to the apps, resources and texts that the College offers under the Student Resource Scheme. 

Students with outstanding fees may not be able to attend excursions or camps. 

Payment Plans are available! Either CentrePay or Direct Debit plans are accessible for all families. 

Do you receive Family Tax Benefit A or B from Centrelink? If so, you can nominate a fixed amount to be paid from your Family Tax Benefit directly to the College to cover your child's education costs. Please contact us via email to set up your payment plan: finance@foxwellssc.eq.edu.au

Instrumental Music in full swing

It was so nice to see and hear the Choir, Strings and Band students back in action after a 3 week hiatus. The students thoroughly enjoyed being able to play as an ensemble once again, even with their masks. We are looking forward to the Strings students being able to compete in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod through a video submission at the end of this term and know these students will do Foxwell proud.

Our Arts Showcase is also coming up so please save the date – Wednesday 20^th October (Week 3, Term 4).

This term in G-STEM, students are pursuing a STEM passion project of their own choice. With the help from their PhD mentors, who are part of the Wonder of Science program, students will explore their chosen project, eventually producing work which will be presented to an audience – you!

We invite you to our Up and Atom G-STEM Fair on Tuesday 14^th September between 4pm and 5pm, where you will be able to experience the amazing passion projects of our students. Students will showcase their projects in the style of a learning-fair and explain what they have learned through their inquiry process.

At the Up and Atom G-STEM Fair, the People’s Choice awards will be awarded to five students based on votes. Parents, students, and the community will have the opportunity to vote and help decide on these award winners during this event.

At the end of this term, one student in Year 7 and one student in Year 8 will be awarded the Spirit of STEM award and a $50 Westfield voucher for showing outstanding achievement throughout their STEM inquiry. Student work will be judged against a range of criteria, including STEM Knowledge, Understanding & Skills, as well as the Deep Learning global competencies of Creativity and Citizenship. This will be collectively judged by College Principal Ms Amor, the Head of Physical World Ms McClymont, and the G-STEM teachers Mrs Moraes and Ms Jones.

Here is the EventBrite link to secure tickets for this event. On the afternoon of the event, you will also be asked to sign in via the Check In QLD app, so please ensure you bring a device with you to do so. Light drinks and refreshments will be provided. 

We look forward to seeing you at our Up and Atom G-STEM Fair on Tuesday 14^th September from 4pm to 5pm.

With everything in our world a little unpredictable right now, I am reminded of the importance of Routines.

Simply put, routines help family life run smoothly. With routines, children feel secure and parents feel less stressed.

If you want some help on your #parentingjourney

Check out this article:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/family-life/routines-rituals-relationships/daily-routines-for-your-family-four-steps

Mr.V.