Catalyst • Junior Secondary Curriculum • Handbook 2019
General Information
Languages
Heads of Faculty and classroom subject teachers
support both parents and the pastoral system by
providing frequent and specific feedback on personal
achievements, attitude, skill development and
subject-specific academic progress.
All students will study a foreign language in Year
7 unless they receive extra English or Mathematics
support. Students may choose from Chinese and
French. The study of a language extends across the
whole of Year 7. In Year 8 and beyond, students may
elect to continue studying one or more languages as
part of the Discovery Learning program.
Technology and Learning – Go For IT Policy
At Guildford Grammar School we recognise that
technology is playing an ever increasing role in
the lives and learning of our students. In 2019, all
students will be required to bring a personal device
(laptop) to school to support their learning. All
personal devices (including mobile phones) brought
to school must be registered and logged. Students
must also display a permission sticker on their student
diary prior to use on the school network. In addition,
each student must provide a completed Acceptable
Use Agreement, signed by both student and parent/
guardian.
Learning Enrichment
Guildford Grammar School is committed to assisting
students with special educational needs and
learning difficulties to be successful members of our
community and learn within our curriculum. All issues
of special needs and general information on learning
enrichment at Guildford Grammar School should be
directed to:
Mrs Ullisa Macdougall-Hull
Head of Learning Enrichment
(08) 9377 8503
[email protected]
Our Senior School is also equipped with industry
standard technologies and software, providing both
teachers and students with a variety of ICT resources
to complement student learning.
The Pastoral System
For more information on personal devices and the
School’s ICT Policy, please refer to the School website
www.ggs.wa.edu.au or contact:
Every student in the Senior School is a member of a
House. There are eight Houses, with approximately
90 students in each. A Head of House is in charge
of a House and he or she stands in loco parentis
while your child is at school. The House system
fosters community responsibility, camaraderie and
independence and offers opportunities for leadership.
Mr Graham Foster
Director of Information and Lear ning Technology
(08) 9377 9236
[email protected]
Mentors assist each Head of House, overseeing
a particular year group. The Head of House and
Mentors assume responsibility for the monitoring of
ongoing academic progress, personal development
and general welfare of your child during their time
at the School. The Mentor is also the administrative
advisor to the group and, through the school diary,
email and/or personal contact, acts as the initial link
between parents and the School.
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