Parent
Information
Session (2016)
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6.45 pm
Quran Tilawat
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6.50 pm
Welcome by MC
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6.55 pm
Address by Senior Coordinator
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7.00 pm
2016 Initiative & Overview of Award System
Ms Mouna Abdelhay
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7.05 pm
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7:40 pm
Meet & Greet Session
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8.15 pm
End of Program
Key 2016 Updates:
 Discipline @ DUCV
Ms Karam Barakat & Ms Hajra Ahmed
 Student Services Department
Aniza and Aishah Baharin
 VCE and Careers Matters—
Ms Hajra Ahmed
Additional English classes- Essential reading
 Additional Mathematics Intervention and
accelerated classes at Year 9
 Offering Further mathematics and Maths Methods
at Year 10
 New electives- Chemistry and Biology in year 10
 New VCE subjects: History and Foundation
English
 Additional tutorial classes to rectify students’
weaknesses at no additional cost.
 Subject Course outlines sent home
 Student Services department looking into
student wellbeing and intervention programs
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Students
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High achievers dinner
Study/Life skill sessions
Competitions: Quran, Arabic, Drama, Poetry, Spelling
bee, Mathematics
Sports programs
National Events: Literacy, numeracy, History &
Science week
Principal’s Reading Challenge
Extra-curricula activities
Parents session: guest speakers on various topics
of interest to parents on raising and supporting
their children
College Award
(Trophy)
Principal
Award
Behaviour
Awards
1&2
Academic
Award 1
(85%+ in all
subjects)
Principal
Award
Behaviour
Awards 3&4
Academic
Award 2
(85%+ in all
subjects)
Scholarship
Award
Academic
Award 1
Academic Award
2
Average of 85% +
in all subjects
Average of 85%
in all subjects
 Links
to DUCV website
http://www.dulum.vic.edu.au/education/seco
ndary.aspx
to access any information pertaining to:
1. Subject booklets: curriculum guide,
homework, assessment requirements and
subject specific recommendations
2. Parent Guide booklet
3. General Information booklet
DISCIPLINE POLICY 2016
LEVEL COORDINATORS 2016
Secondary Girls 7 – 9:
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Sr Karam Barakat
Secondary Girls 10-12:
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Sr Hajra Ahmad
Discipline Council:
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Principal, Senior Coordinators & Level Coordinators
Ensures that all members of the school community are
provided with a satisfying, safe and positive educational
experience
Students
Code of
Conduct
(Discipline)
Annual
Contracts
• Given to students at the beginning of
Term 1 during Orientation Day.
• Signed by Parents, students and
teachers.
• All students must sign it for compliance.
All parties need to ensure it is read and
understood before it is signed.
LEVEL O
“EXCELLENT”
LEVEL 1
Level Co-ordinator
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
Senior Co-ordinator
LEVEL 4
Vice Principal, Principal
Expulsion
Excellent Behaviour Level
Behaviour Level One
Category A Offences
Consequences
Initial Reformative
Consequences
Friendly reminder
Listening to the student
Warning of punitive measures
Changing seats
Counselling by the teacher
Five minute detention by the
teacher
Subsequent Punitive
Consequences
Detention 1
Detention 2
After School Detention
In-Class Subject Isolation
Class Subject Withdrawal (1
– 4 periods)
Referral
*In any order but can only be
given once by the same
teacher per year.
1.Disruptive/Uncooperative
2.Fighting without injury
3.Unacceptable Language
4.Littering
5.Rude & Discourteous
6.Excessive Talking
7.Tardiness (lateness)
8.Leaving Room without Permission
9.Entering Room without Permission
10.Breaking of Established Rules
11.Disrupting Lesson
12.Clowning around
13.Spreading Rumours
14.Cheating or Copying
15.Eating/Drinking/Chewing during class
16.Verbal Threats
17.Harmful Behaviour
18.Name Calling/Teasing
19.Racism
20.Continuous Neglect of Class or Home work
21.Make Up/Cosmetic/Jewellery/ Henna Use
22.Misuse of Class/School Materials
23.Loitering in restricted area
24.Unnecessary movement despite warning
25.Passing notes not authorised by teacher
26. Possession of unauthorised electronic
device(s)
Responsibility
Teacher
Category B Offences
Consequences
Counselling
Parent contact / conference
Weekly Observation Sheet
Good Behaviour Contract
Class Withdrawal (1 – 3
days)
Referral
*In any order and all
consequences can be
issued at the one time.
1.Fighting causing injury
2.Swearing
3.Bullying & Cyber Bullying
4.Safety Violation
5.Unauthorised use/misuse of
communication/electronic devices
6.Scholastic Dishonesty
7.Truancy
8.Vicious Kicking
9.Play Fighting
10.Indecent behaviour
11.Graffiti/Writing Insults
12.Harassments
13.Violent Racism
14.Disrespecting Staff
15.Vandalism
16.Stealing
17.Assault causing injuries
18.Possession of dangerous objects or weapons
19.Possession of unauthorised books/magazines
or materials
20.Unauthorised buying or selling
21.In possession of
drugs/intoxicants/substances
22.Hazing
23.Robbery/Burglary/Extortion
24.Assault on school employee
25.Sexual Abuse/Assault
26.Criminal Activity
27.Habitual Profanity
28.Leaving school premises without permission
29.Bringing vehicles to school without
permission
30.Upgraded Offence
Responsibility
Level
Coordinators
Referrals from Level
Coordinators
Consequences
Files passed to the Discipline Committee
Responsibility
Meeting Summoned by the Head of
Discipline Committee to discuss the case.
• Written School Warning
• In-School Isolation
• Parent
Intervention/Conference
• Final Behavioural
Contract
• Referral for Suspension
Where the file is procedurally complete
but offenses are not substantiated, Senior
Coordinators will deal with the case.
Where the offences are substantiated,
the case is transferred to Level 4.
Behaviour Level Four
Suspension
• Maximum one Week Suspension
• Referral to School Board for expulsion
Parents informed of the School’s final
decision
• Senior Coordinator
• Level Coordinator
• Vice Principal
UNIFORM
 Wear CORRECT uniform with pride & respect for all
that it symbolises.
 Students in dirty, un-ironed and ripped uniforms
are considered to be out of uniform.
 Secondary khimar must be long enough to cover
the hair, chest, back and below the elbow. Only
WHITE SAFTEY PINS are allowed.
Maintain personal hygiene.
 Nails should be kept short and clean
 Label student’s belongings clearly.
 Black school shoes or PREDOMINANTLY black AND
white / silver runners. No mismatched uniform will
be accepted.
UNIFORM
CONSEQUENCES:
 Any student without proper school uniform will
be sent home unless a uniform pass is issued
when a parent’s note has been given to form
teacher.
 Parents will have to make arrangements within a
maximum of 3 days. Students who cannot be
picked up by their parents will be subjected to
class withdrawal.
By-Laws of the Discipline Policy
Items:
 glass drink bottles, pumpkin seeds and the like
are not allowed at the College. ONLY clear
plastic water bottles allowed to class.
 NO hot drinks are allowed on school premises.
 No fizzy drinks and energy drinks like V-Drink,
Mother, Red Bull, Monster are allowed and are
prohibited at school.
 Mobile Phones- Not allowed to be used on
school premises. Will be confiscated & to be
picked up by parent from office.
• N.B. Only allowed in some cases after approval
from principal. Once approved, should be kept at
office during school hours.
ATTENDENCE
Absence:
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Student required at school all the time unless it is
for a valid reason (sick, family matters).
MUST bring a note / medical certificate the next
day, if absent.
Lateness
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Must report to office after 8.30 am to get a pass.
Student Action
Consequence
1st timeArrival after Al-Fatihah
Deemed late- 1st warning
2nd time late
2 warning given- parent
contacted
3rd Time late
Letter sent home & Detention
SCHOOL DIARY
 The purpose of student diary is to:
1. help students become more organized
2. for parents and subject teachers to
communicate with each other
 Students are supplied with DUCV diary to
record all homework & assessment tasks.
 Needs to be brought to school every day.
Parent’s Role:
 Monitor & check your child’s homework & if
they are recording their homework daily.
 To sign it at the end of each week
Parent Involvement
 Use questions to ask your child after school
to get a conversation started.
 Resource: ‘41 Proven Ideas Parents Can Use
to Help Their Children Do Better in School’ will
be on school website.
Student Services
DepartmentMs. Aniza Baharin
AIM:
1)Student’s well-being is our main priority
2)To address the social, emotional, psychological, spiritual, mental,
physical, behavioural and academic needs of the students by
promoting a healthy, supportive, safe and secure environment.
3)To provide a climate whereby students have a sense of belonging
and strategies to be able to deal with everyday life scenarios and
overcome difficulties in their academic year specifically and
throughout life generally
4) To provide tiered support/ intervention to address students’
academic, social emotional and behavioural needs
Overview of Programs
1) Taleem sessions
2) Student Counseling
3) Student Well-being and promotion of Health and Well being
related issues
4) Anti-Bullying Policy which includes Cyber bullying
5) Orientation days
6) Eid Celebrations
7) Careers Education
8) Student Awards for Discipline and Academic Achievements
9) High Achievers Night
10)Peer support through Student Representative Councils (SRC)
11) Transition Programs
12) Tiered student intervention /support programs and referral to
Speech Pathologists or Psychologists
13) You Can Do It (YCDI) programs
Tiered Intervention
YOU CAN DO IT
PROGRAM
Aishah Baharin
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AIM: To develop students’ social and emotional capabilities.
A whole school approach that focuses on:
YCDI
THEMES FOR 2016:
VCE @ D.U.C.V
Ms Hajra Ahmad
2016 VCE SUBJECTS
YEAR 11
YEAR 12
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English & Foundation English
o English
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Texts & Traditions
o Texts &Traditions
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General Maths
o Psychology
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Further Mathematics
o Arabic
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Maths Methods
o Further Mathematics
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Specialist Maths
o Mathematical Methods
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Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics
o Chemistry
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Arabic
o Biology
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Business Management
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History
o Business Management
o Health and Human Development
INTRODUCING VCE AT YEAR 10
LEVEL
 General Mathematics (Yr 11 subject)
 Mathematical Methods (Yr 11 Subject)
 Biology
 Chemistry
Thank You
For
Your Attendance