Key Dates & Stationery List 2015
SCHOOL RESUMES Years 7 and 8 commence..tuesday 27 January Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 commence..wednesday 28 January TERM DATES 2015 Term 1 (10 Weeks) 27 January 2 April Australia Day Holiday Monday 26 January Student Free Day (Bishop s Inservice Day) Thursday 19 February School Holidays Friday 3 April to Friday 17 April includes: Good Friday Friday 3 April Easter Monday Monday 6 April Term 2 (10 Weeks) 20 April 26 June ANZAC Day Holiday Monday 27 April Queen s Birthday Holiday Monday 8 June Show Holiday Thursday 25 June School Holidays Monday 29 June to Friday 10 July Term 3 (10 Weeks) 13 July 18 September School Holidays Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October Term 4 (10 weeks) Labour Day Holiday Student Free Day Term 4 concludes 6 October 4 December Monday 5 October Monday 19 October Friday 4 December
KEY DATES to REMEMBER 2015 The College OFFICE will be closed from Monday 15 December, 2014. The Office will re-open on Monday 19 January, 2015 (8:00am 4:00pm). Text Book Collection Students will collect text books in class groups during the first week of school. Calculators Calculators may be purchased from the College Office on Tuesday 20 Wednesday 21 Thursday 22 January, 2015 (8:00am 4:00pm). Scientific Calculator (Required for all students in Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 and students in Years 11 & 12 who study Pre-Vocational Mathematics or Mathematics A) $22.00 (includes GST) Graphics Calculator (Required for Year 11 & 12 students studying Mathematics B or Mathematics C) $170.00 (includes GST) The Resource Centre offers an engraving service for calculators. Calculators, once purchased, will be engraved and made available for collection from the Resource Centre at the commencement of school. Aprons Supplied by the Industrial Technology & Design Department for student use in Shop A, Shop B, and Design Technology workshops.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS A pencil case, ruler, lead pencils, coloured pencils, eraser, glue, scissors, sharpener, pens (blue/black/red) and 1 set of highlighters, correction tape (no liquid correction fluid) A USB thumbdrive minimum 4GB - available from any computer/electronic or stationery wholesaler outlet. Plastic sleeves required for various subjects and assignments. (We advise you to purchase approximately 60-80.) Calculators strongly recommend these are purchased from our College Administration Office. Scientific (Model - Casio fx82au PLUS II) is required for Years 8, 9, 10 and students in Years 11 and 12 studying Pre-Vocational Maths and Maths A. Graphics (Model - Casio fx9860au) is required for Year 11 and 12 students studying Maths B & C. NB: Teachers may not be able to help students learn how to use other brands of calculators. All students require a Bible The New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (to be kept at home for homework purposes). Available from St Vincent de Paul Bookshop, 10 Macalister Street, Mackay. Some subjects may require students to wear headphones. These are not supplied by the school due to health regulations. If purchasing headphones please ensure that the audio jack is standard, size 3.5mm. Students will be notified by their teacher if headphones are required or otherwise it is mentioned in the stationery list. Students should ensure they use a separate exercise book for each subject. Students may choose to use A4 ring binders to organise the exercise books for their subjects and, if so, exercise books should be purchased with ring binder holes. The use of A4 5-subject notebooks has been found to be problematic and students are discouraged from purchasing them. Fully enclosed leather shoes (black or white) for all workshop and kitchen subjects. Students are not permitted entry unless they are worn. Students studying Health & Physical Education and Recreation require the following compulsory items for participation in practical lessons: More than one sports uniform College cap/bucket hat Sunscreen Swimwear (see below for details) Sports shoes (see below for details) Swimwear Requirements: Sun/rash shirts are encouraged; T-shirts are discouraged as they create drag in the water Female students One piece togs, skins or sports style two piece togs (i.e. crop top or sports style top) Short leg board shorts are permitted over togs No string bikinis are permitted in physical education lessons Male students Short leg board shorts, skins or speedo style togs Footwear Requirements: For every practical lesson, students must wear sports shoes that can lace up securely, provide sole support and cushioning for high impact classes. Workplace Health and Safety guidelines DO NOT allow students to participate in practical lessons if they are wearing unlaced/loosely laced skateboarding style shoes with flat soles that lack grip. Additional requirements for specific subjects are listed under each year level.
Holy Spirit College Year 7 Stationery List Core Subjects English 1 x Display Folder Mathematics 1 x Scientific Calculator - Casio fx82au plus II (Refer to General List) Health & Physical Education Science (per term) Religious Education 2 x 64 page A4 exercise book Geography & History Pencil Case (Refer to General List) Ruler Coloured pencils USB 1 x 64 page blue lined A4 notebook for Geography 1 x 64 page blue lined A4 notebook for History OR 1 x 128 page blue lined A4 notebook for Geography and History. Rotational Subjects Introduction to Languages & Literacy (Japanese) 1 x A4 lined notebook Pencil Case (Refer to General List) Art 2 x 2B Drawing pencils Soft white eraser Colouring pencils and/or Felt pens Music 1 Music book with manuscript in centre 2 x 2B Pencils 1 x Soft white eraser Drama 1 x 48 page A4 exercise book Dance 1 x Display folder 1 x USB Media Graphics 1 x 2H Pencil 1 x 4H Pencil Wood and Metal Technology Plastics and Electronics Technology 1 x 48 page A4 Sketch book 1 x 2H Pencil Food for Living Nil stationery required Interactive Multimedia Headphones 1 x Display Folder (with plastic sleeves) Business 1 x Display Folder Notes: Three rotational subjects are studied each Term. Students will be advised of their rotational subjects at the commencement of each Term. Please carefully read the General Requirements for all Students at the front of the booklet to ensure that you are fully aware of each Student s requirements.
Holy Spirit College Year 8 Stationery List Core Subjects English 1 x Display folder Mathematics 1 x Scientific Calculator - Casio fx82au plus II (Refer to General List) Health & Physical Education Japanese 1 x Headphones Pencil case (Refer to General List) Science (per term) Religious Education 2 x 64 page A4 exercise books History & Geography Pencil Case (Refer to General List) Ruler Coloured pencils USB 1x 64 page blue lined A4 notebook for Geography 1x64 page blue lined A4 notebook for History OR 1x 128 page blue lined A4 notebook for Geography and History. Rotational Subjects Food for Living Nil stationery required. Woodwork (Shop A) / Metalwork (Shop B) Graphics 1 x 2H Pencil 1 x 4H Pencil Visual Stories & Technology Art 2 x 2B Drawing pencils Soft white eraser Colouring pencils and/or Felt pens Magic on Stage (Drama & Dance) 1 x 48 page A4 exercise book Music 1 Music book with manuscript in centre 2 x 2B Pencils 1 x Soft white eraser Notes: Two rotational subjects are studied each Term. Students will be advised of their rotational subjects at the commencement of each Term. Please carefully read the General Requirements for all Students at the front of the booklet to ensure that you are fully aware of each Student s requirements.
Holy Spirit College Year 9 Stationery List Core Subjects English 1 x 96 Page A4 exercise book 1 x Display folder Mathematics 1 x Scientific Calculator - Casio fx82au plus II (Refer to General List) Science Health & Physical Education History 1 Manilla Folder 1 x A4 Display Folder USB Religious Education 2 x 64 page A4 exercise books Elective Subjects Business Principles Enterprise Education 1 x Display Folder USB (see General List) Shop A / Shop B 1 x Pencil HB Geography 1 Manilla folder Graphics Pencils 2H, 4H 1 White plastic eraser A4 Sketch book Japanese 1 x Headphones Pencil Case (Refer to General List) Drama Long black pants and black T-shirt Music 1 Music book with manuscript in centre 2 x 2B Pencils 1 x Soft white eraser Dance 1 x USB Art / Communicating through Art & Technology (CAT) Pencils B, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B 3 Bristle brushes - size 0, 4 and 8 (Art only) Set colouring in pencils Set felt pens Ruler 40 cm 1 x soft white eraser Interactive Multimedia Media Headphones Design Technology 1 x 48 page exercise book 1 x 2H Pencil Food for Living Plus 1 x A4 Display Folder Note: Please carefully read the General Requirements for all Students at the front of the booklet to ensure that you are fully aware of each Student s requirements.
Holy Spirit College Year 10 Stationery List Core Subjects English 1 x A4 Ring binder notebook 1 x A4 Ring binder (3 ring) and plastic sleeves Mathematics 1 x Scientific Calculator - Casio fx82au plus II (Refer to General List) Religious Education 2 x 64 page A4 exercise books Science (Semester 1) Elective Subjects Geography /History / Law and Citizenship 1 x 64 Page A4 exercise book (1 for each elective) 1 Manilla folder (1 for each elective) (1 for each elective) Chemistry / Biology / Physics / Aquatic Practices (Semester 2) (1 for each elective) Students studying Chemistry and Physics require a Scientific Calculator. (Refer to General List) Japanese 1 x Headphones 1 x Romanised Eng Jap, Jap Eng Dictionary (Consult Teacher) Physical Education / Recreation (Semester 2 - Physical Education 1 x Stinger Suit) Woodwork / Sheet Metal & Fabrication 1 x Pencil HB Graphics Pencils 2H and 4H 1 x white plastic eraser A4 sketch book (Semester 2 only) Mathematics Enrichment (Semester 2) 1 x Scientific calculator Design Technology 1 x 48 page exercise book 1 x 2H Pencil Home Economics Early Childhood Studies 2 x A4 Display Folders Hospitality Practices 1 x A4 Display folder Drama Long black pants and black T-shirt Music 1 Music book with manuscript in centre 2 x 2B Pencils 1 x Soft white eraser Dance 1 x USB Art / Communicating through Art & Technology (CAT) Pencils B, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B 1 x Imitation Sable Brush Size 2 1 Set felt pens / colouring pencils 1 x soft white eraser Ruler 40cm Interactive Multimedia (Semester 1) / Information Technology (Semester 2) Small Business Management / The Wide World of Work (Semester 1) Accounting / Business Communication & Technologies (Semester Calculator Note: Please carefully read the General Requirements for all Students at the front of the booklet to ensure that you are fully aware of each Student s requirements.
Holy Spirit College Year 11 & 12 Stationery List English / English Communication 1 x A4 Ring binder (3 ring) and plastic sleeves Mathematics A 1 Scientific calculator (Refer to General List) Mathematics B / Mathematics C 1 Graphics calculator (Refer to General List) Pre-Vocational Mathematics 1 Scientific calculator (Refer to General List) Physics 1 A4 Graph paper book - 2mm 1 Graphics calculator (Refer to General List) Study of Religion / Certificate III Christian Ministry and Theology Japanese 1 x Headphones 1 x Romanised Eng Jap, Jap Eng Dictionary (Consult Teacher) Chemistry 1 x A4 Graph paper book 2mm 1 Scientific calculator (Refer to General List) Biology Marine & Aquatic Practices (Year 12) Aquatic Practices (Year 11) (per Term) Snorkelling kit (masks, fins and snorkel) Ancient History / Modern History / Geography 1 x 3 ring A4 binder (to hold reinforced paper) 300 sheets A4 reinforced paper (for folder) Plastic sleeves (Refer to General List) USB For research on assignments (see General List) Stapler Legal Studies 1 Manilla folder Business Communication & Technologies (BCT) 1 x Display folder (with plastic sleeves) Accounting (Year 12 only) Calculator (any type) Home Economics Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care 1 x A4 Display folder Hospitality 1 x A4 Display folder Visual Art 1 x lined Paper Pad 1 A2 size folder / carry case for larger work (available from the College see Art Teacher) Pencils HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B Soft white eraser and scissors 40cm ruler 2 Bristle paint brushes (size 2 & 4) 3 Imitation sable paint brushes (size 0, 2 & 5) Colouring Pencils and/or Felt pens 1 x USB (refer to General List) Dance 2 x Blank CDR s 1 x Envelope folder Year 11 Blue and Year 12 Red 1 x USB Drama Long black pants and black T-shirt Music 1 Music book with manuscript in centre 2 x 2B Pencils 1 x Soft white eraser
Year 11 & 12 Stationery List cont d Physical Education 1 x Stinger suit 1 x Swim cap and goggles 1 x Bike helmet Recreation / Certificate III in Sport & Recreation Information Technology Systems External USB Hard Drive (Min 160Gb) Must be USB powered not AC powered Graphics A3 Sketch pad Manufacturing - Industrial Graphics 1 White plastic eraser Pencils 2H, 4H Technology Studies * 1 White plastic eraser 1 Compass 1 x Colouring pencils 1 x 0.5 mm Pacer (HB leads) 1 x 0.5 mm Black felt tip pen 1 x 5 Metre tape measure (optional) Safety glasses Ear muffs * To conform with Occupational Health and Safety requirements, students doing practical workshop subjects will be required to provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE) i.e. safety glasses and ear muffs. Certificate II in Business, Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology (BIT) (with plastic sleeves) Certificate I in Construction, Certificate I in Furnishing * Safety glasses Ear muffs Pair leather shoes Certificate I in Engineering * BOC Safety Kit approximately $90 satisfies all requirements for safety equipment (organised by HSC staff) or students provide own equivalent Kit contains:- 1x leather apron Oxy goggles Leather welding gloves Safety glasses Ear muffs Note: Please carefully read the General Requirements for all Students at the front of the booklet to ensure that you are fully aware of each Student s requirements.