Parent Information Overview
Year 7 Information
Please see our Year 7 Information Booklet which covers the content that would have been addressed on the Wine and Cheese Night. The Year 7 Transition section of our website contains useful insights for parents and carers too.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Students will use their devices in class for a variety of tasks, and the devices must be fit for purpose and capable of carrying out these functions. Use requirements for a Year 8 student will be different from those of a Year 12 student.
St Luke's College requires that students choose a device that accords with the BYOD specification to ensure that their BYOD maximises their learning experiences.
Year 10 Subject Selection for Year 11/12
Entering Year 11 is both an exciting and somewhat daunting time. Head to our Senior School Subject Selection page for all the resources that will help you decide on a pathway designed just for you. Students may be anxious about making decisions for their futures, but we assure you that with counselling from their teachers, the Careers Advisor, and the Deputy we will tailor a pathway best suited to their individual needs.
Keeping Safe
The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum is divided into five documents. Each document relates to age or year level groups:
Late to School & College Bell Times
Students arriving late to school must sign in at the Administration office. Students will be given a late slip to hand to their class teacher.
Signing Students Out During School Hours
If you need to sign your child out during school hours, please follow the below procedure-
- Parents can sign their child out in person from the office.
- Parents can email permission for their child to leave via admin@stlukescollege.wa.edu.au or absentees@stlukescollege.wa.edu.au . The office will notify the Teacher and the student can then sign themselves out at the time noted.
- Parents can provide a written note giving permission for their child to leave school. This note MUST be given to Admin when signing themselves out.
- Students must sign themselves back in through the office if returning.
Absentee emails and phone calls
Absentee notices must be in writing via email to admin@stlukescollege.edu.au or by the below online submssion form on our school website. Absentee notices via phone call to the office will be noted on the day, however are still required in writing via email or written note to be resolved.
What are parental control apps and what are the most popular and highly rates?
Parental control apps allow parents to manage and monitor their children's phone usage, providing features like screen time limits, app restrictions, web filtering, and location tracking. Some popular apps include Bark, Google Family Link, Norton Family, Qustodio, and Net Nanny.
Helpful Websites
Bullying. No Way! offers parents and carers practical, evidence-based guidance to understand, prevent, and respond to bullying. The site explains what bullying is (and isn't), with clear advice on spotting the signs, both in-person and online, and strategies for sensitive conversations with your child. It emphasizes partnering with your school and provides tips for reaching out effectively, plus access to helpful fact sheets, tools, and 24/7 support services for families in Australia
The eSafety Commissioner's website offers practical advice to help parents keep their children safe online. It includes age-specific tips, guides on managing social media and screen time, and support for dealing with issues like cyberbullying and online safety risks.
The Australian Parenting Website
The Australian Parenting Website offers reliable, general information on raising teenagers, including guidance on their social, emotional, and physical development. It's a valuable resource for parents navigating the challenges of adolescence.
Common Sense Media is an excellent resource for parents and carers to review and screen movies, TV shows, and other media for their teens. It helps ensure content is age-appropriate and aligned with your family's values. This is especially important, as official ratings don't always reflect the potentially concerning or suggestive material that can influence a developing and vulnerable teenage brain.