We extend our warmest welcome to all new members of the Servite Community.
Orientation Day
Orientation Day
On Friday 3 November, students will visit the College for the full school day. Students will experience campus life, meet the Principal and their future peers from other primary schools, find out which Priory (faction) they will be joining and much more.
What time do students arrive?
Please drop your child off by 9.00am.
What do students wear?
Students are asked to wear their primary school uniform, either formal or sport.
What do students bring?
Students are asked to bring their own morning tea.
What do students do for lunch?
A sausage sizzle and drink will be provided for lunch. Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
Where do students gather in the morning?
Students will meet at Saint Juliana Square.
What time is pick-up?
Orientation Day finishes at 3.00pm
Orientation and Testing events are not required for students entering the College in Years 8-12 in 2024.
Our Transition Coordinator will contact individual families to develop a personal transition plan, including a campus tour, buddy allocation, elective subjects and uniform.
Student Testing Morning
Student Testing Morning
On Saturday 4 November, students will sit two tests:
- AGAT, a general ability test that offers valuable insights into your child’s reasoning skills across five diverse strands.
- Progressive Achievement Tests in Reading (PAT-R), a test of reading comprehension and word knowledge.
The test results will provide essential information to help us support our new students and to ensure we offer accurate and appropriate opportunities for future success.
This testing process enables us to assist each student with their personalised learning pathway, particularly if additional support or extension is required.
What time do we arrive?
Please arrive by 9.00am. The testing should be finished by 11.30am.
What do students wear?
Students are asked to wear comfortable clothing.
What do students bring?
Students are asked to bring their own device (iPad, Surface or Laptop) to complete the tests. The College will provide a device for any student who requires one.
Where do students gather in the morning?
Students will meet at Saint Juliana Square.
Orientation and Testing events are not required for students entering the College in Years 8-12 in 2024.
Our Transition Coordinator will contact individual families to develop a personal transition plan, including a campus tour, buddy allocation, elective subjects and uniform.
Cannot attend Orientation Events?
We will make contact with the parents of any students who were not present at either Orientation Day or Student Testing Morning to arrange a catch-up session.
Uniforms
Uniform Fitting
If you are yet to attend a uniform fitting, please visit the Uniform Shop page for January 2024 opening times.
No bookings are required.
Second Hand Items
Please be advised we have a Facebook group families can join to buy, swap or sell second hand items of the current College uniform.
Booklist
2024 Booklist
Visit the Student Resources page for the 2024 Booklist.
Please place your order directly with Box of Books by Friday 8 December 2023 to ensure your child’s resources arrive in time for the new school year.
A 10% discount also applies to any physical texts ordered before this date.
Device Collection (Laptop)
Collect your device
All new students will be issued with a Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. Devices are to be collected from the Alexis Research Centre (Library) from Monday 15 January 2024 between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Device Loan Agreements
Students are required to sign a Device Loan Agreement, which outlines the conditions of use and expected behaviours while using the device. When collecting their device, new students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, as a Device Loan Agreement must be signed by both the student and a parent/guardian.
If you are unable to collect your device in January, please email helpdesk@servite.wa.edu.au to make other arrangements.
Device Rollout
We are part way through transitioning from Apple iPads to Microsoft Surface Laptops.
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| Year 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop |
| Year 8 | Apple iPad | Microsoft Surface Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop |
| Year 9 | Apple iPad | Apple iPad | Microsoft Surface Laptop |
| Year 10 | Microsoft Surface Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop |
| Year 11 | Apple iPad | Microsoft Surface Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop |
| Year 12 | Apple iPad | Apple iPad | Microsoft Surface Laptop |
New Device Overview
The device specifications are detailed below:
- Microsoft Edu Surface Laptop Go 3
- Touch-enabled 12.4″ screens
- I5 processor
- 8Gb RAM
- 128Gb hard-drive capacity
- 2-claim accidental damage coverage
The device is included in your annual school fees and at the end of the life of the laptop (three years), the device becomes the property of the student. A new device will be issued when students enter Year 10.
A two-claim accidental damage coverage applies, which reduces the cost of repairs to the device caused through accidental damage to $100 for the first repair and $200 for the second.
Plan your travel
All students must arrive at school by 8.40am, ready to begin Homeroom at 8.45am.
Drop off / pick up loop
The drop off and pick up loop is accessed via Morgans Street on the southern side of the campus, as indicated on this map. The parking bays on the Cape Street are bus zones before and after school, so pick up and set down is not available in these areas.
College Bus Service
A private bus for Servite students runs from Madeley near Kingsway Shopping Centre, to the College via Ballajura every morning and afternoon.
Transperth Services
The closest train services to the College are Glendalough and Stirling train stations, with many routes stopping close to the College.
Information about SmartRiders provided in the Transition information section.
Riding to School
Students are welcome to cycle to school. Bike racks are provided outside the Alexis building near the basketball court. It is the responsibility of students to ensure their bike is secured with a chain or lock, as the College cannot take responsibility for damaged or stolen bikes. Helmets must be worn by students travelling to and from the College.
Wednesday 31 January 2024 is the first day of the school year for:
- Year 7 students
- Year 11 students
- Year 12 students
Students attend for the full day, from 8.50am to 3.15pm.
All students are to wear their Sports Uniform with Priory polo shirt on Wednesday. Year 7 students will not need all of their books, but basic stationery is required.
Thursday 1 February 2024 is the first day of the school year for:
- Year 8 students
- Year 9 students
- Year 10 students
Pop-Up Coffee Bar Welcome
From 8.15am on Wednesday 31 January, all parents of newly commencing students are warmly invited to our Pop Up Coffee Bar at St Juliana Square.
First day schedule
Year 7 students will begin their first day by meeting in the College Auditorium, then spend the rest of the morning with their Homeroom Teacher and Student Leaders.
Support is provided to each student as they become familiar with their timetables and learn how to use their lockers.
Year 7 students are allocated a Year 11 Buddy to assist them in their transition to the College.
After Break 1, Year 7, 11 and 12 students will follow a modified timetable to allow students to meet their subject teachers and begin to find their way around the school.
All students are to wear their Sports Uniform with Priory polo shirt. Students will not need all of their books, but basic stationery is required.
Student Services
Student Services
Open from 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday – Friday.
(08) 6556 7402 | studentservices@servite.wa.edu.au
Students should visit Student Services if they are:
- arriving late or leaving early
- feeling unwell, need first aid or wishing to see the Wellness Team (Nurse, Counsellors, Psychologists)
- wish to see their Head of Community
- need to order a new SmartRider card
- lost Property
Parents may leave items at Student Services for collection, such as forgotten lunch or device. Staff will email your child to advise their items are ready for collection. It is the student’s responsibility to collect their items from Student Services.
Calendar + Term Dates
Term 1
Wednesday 31 January – Thursday 28 March 2024
For students in Year 7, Year 11, Year 12
Thursday 1 February – Thursday 28 March 2024
For students in Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10
Term 2
Tuesday 16 April – Friday 28 June 2024
Term 3
Tuesday 16 July – Friday 20 September 2024
Term 4
Monday 7 October – Tuesday 3 December 2024
Finding your way around
Timetable and classes
Each day starts with Homeroom, followed by 6 periods.
On Wednesdays there are 7 periods, with the addition of Pastoral Care Period (PCP) between Homeroom and Period 1.
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | Wednesday/7 Session Day | ||
| 8.50am | Homeroom | 8.50am | Homeroom |
| 9.03am | Period 1 | 9.03am | PCP/Assembly |
| 9.55am | Period 2 | 9.48am | Period 1 |
| 10.47am | Recess (Break 1) | 10.33am | Period 2 |
| 11.12am | End of Recess Warning Bell | 11.18am | Recess (Break 1) |
| 11.17am | Period 3 | 11.40am | End of Recess Warning Bell |
| 12.09pm | Period 4 | 11.45am | Period 3 |
| 1.01pm | Lunch (Break 2) | 12.30pm | Period 4 |
| 1.26pm | End of Lunch Warning Bell | 1.15pm | Lunch (Break 2) |
| 1.31pm | Period 5 | 1.40pm | End of Lunch Warning Bell |
| 2.23pm | Period 6 | 1.45pm | Period 5 |
| 3.15pm | End of School Bell | 2.30pm | Period 6 |
| 3.15pm | End of School Bell | ||
Example Timetable
Here is an example of what your timetable will look like. You will receive your own timetable on your first day. It will look similar to this one but will be personalised with your own teachers, rooms and subjects.
Homeroom
Homeroom is the first class of each day. Homeroom is important as it is a time for you to meet with your Homeroom Teacher. Homeroom is an opportunity for you to build positive relationships and develop teamwork skills as you get involved in a range of activities including circles, brain breaks and games that not only build connections but activate the brain to be ‘ready to learn’. Attendance is checked during Homeroom.
SmartRider and College ID card
The College will order a student SmartRider for all new students. You will receive your new card in the first few weeks of school – photos were taken at Orientation Day. The reverse of the SmartRider will be your College ID card.
This card can be used for:
- Transperth services
- The private Servite school bus
- Printing in the Alexis Research Centre (ARC)
- Purchases at the Servite Cafe
Students all have $2.00 of printing pre-loaded on their card. To add more funds, please deposit cash with the ICT Team in the ARC, who will load the funds onto your card.
Your parents can link your card to the Flexischools app so you can pay for items at the Servite Cafe, and to the Horizons West e-Ticketing platform so you can pay the fare for the private Servite school bus.
Replacement card
If you need a replacement card, please place an order at Student Services ($5.00).
Servite Cafe
Opening Hours
The Servite Café opens every morning for breakfast before school and operates during breaks 1 and 2. Students may not visit the Café at any other times. There is no pre-ordering at the Cafe, students simply walk in, choose their items and pay as they exit.
Cashless Card Payment Option – Flexischools
Flexischools provides an optional cashless card payment system for use at the Servite Café. The Café also accepts cash payments.
The Flexischools cashless card system links a student’s existing StudentID/SmartRider card to a pre-loaded account, giving students the ability to make purchases without cash. Daily spend limits may be set and an automatic top-up option is also available. Please note that the funds added to the SmartRider for TransPerth or Horizons West are separate to the funds added to the Flexischools system.
For more information, or to register, go to www.flexischools.com.au
During the registration process you may be asked to provide a StudentID. This is located on the SmartRider as the Student Number.
For assistance, please call 1300 361 769 or contact help@flexischools.com.au or as your first point of contact.
Any further issues, please contact helpdesk@servite.wa.edu.au
Lockers and mobile phones
Lockers
All students are allocated a locker to store bags and other school resources. All items should be clearly labelled with the student’s name and secured with the College issued padlock.
Students are responsible for keeping their lockers secure, organised and clean. Students must always have their lock on their locker and should never tell anyone their combination. Students must always lock away their valuables (phone, wallet, etc).
If students have any concerns with their locker or lock, or need to purchase a replacement lock, they need to visit Student Reception to speak with their Head of Community.
Mobile Phones
The College recognises that on occasion, it may be necessary for students to bring mobile phones to school for safety or communication reasons. The College encourages responsible and courteous use of mobile phones:
- All phones are to be secured (locked away) in student lockers during the day.
- Students are not permitted to use mobile phones during school time, unless permission is given by a teacher.
- Parents are requested to only contact students via mobile telephone at the conclusion of the school day. At any other time in case of emergency, parents should call Student Services on (08) 6556 7411
- If a student is feeling unwell, they should attend Student Services, who will contact their parents. Students should not contact parents directly.
Absentees
Absent from school
If your child will not be attending school, please notify the College before 8.45am each day by:
- SMS to 0477 700 714
- email to absent@servite.wa.edu.au
If you cannot SMS or email, please leave a message on the Absentee Line (08) 6556 7599.
Be sure to always provide:
- Student’s name
- homeroom
- year group
- reason for absence
- your name
If the student will be away for multiple days on a pre-approved absence from school, one notification with the dates of the absence will suffice.
Late arrival
If your child will be arriving late to school for any reason, please notify the College before 8.45am.
When your child arrives at school, they must sign in at Student Services before going to class. If you are dropping your child off late but have not already notified the College of the late arrival, please accompany the student to sign them in.
Early departure
If your child needs to be collected prior to 3.15pm, there are two options for notification:
- Option 1: Notify the College prior to collection
SMS or email before 8.45am to advise of the time and reason for early departure, and if the student will be picked up by anyone other than a parent/guardian. Once we have received this notice, the student can attend Student Services at the departure time to sign out and leave.
- Option 2: Sign the student out without notification
A parent or guardian attends Student Services to meet the student and sign them out.
Students will not be permitted to sign-out without a parent/guardian being present unless prior notification has been received.
Unwell students
If a student is feeling unwell they should proceed to Student Services to see the College Nurse. Students are not to contact parents directly.
Pastoral Care: Priory system and homerooms
The Priory System
At Servite, all students and staff belong to one of six Priories (house/faction):
- Annunziata (yellow)
- Senario (black)
- San Clemente (green)
- Saint Mary (blue)
- Our Lady of Sorrows (purple)
- Saint Anthony (red)
Each Priory contains seven Homerooms.
Homeroom
Students remain in the same Homeroom, with the same Homeroom Teacher, throughout their time at the College. Each Homeroom made up of boys and girls from Year 7 to Year 12 so everyone has an opportunity to engage with different year levels. Homeroom runs for the first 10 minutes of each day, and a bit longer on Wednesdays.
Homeroom Teacher
The Homeroom Teacher has the most important role in our Priory system, responsible for providing an environment wherein each student is personally known and valued. The Homeroom Teacher is an advisor and first point of contact for students and families for most questions or concerns.
Head of Community
Each Priory is guided by a Head of Community (HOC), who is a leader in promoting the care and overall wellbeing of students. HOCs have a key role in fostering a sense of connection and belonging at the College, promoting a friendly, hospitable and respectful environment.
To support the wellbeing of students as they move through the year levels at the College, Heads of Community liaise with parents, Homeroom Teachers and Heads of Learning Areas in tracking student progress and resolving pastoral issues.
HOCs build Priory spirit and encourage staff and students to become involved in the life of the Priory, coordinate Priory activities, year level activities and whole school events, as well as the selection of Student Leaders who will work with them to ensure the smooth running of their Priory.
2024 Heads of Community:
Servite College Counsellors, Vice Principal and Principal are also available for support.
For our College Directory, please click the button below.
Wellness Team
Our Wellness Team consists of Counsellors, Psychologists and the College Nurse, led by the Deputy Principal – Community.
The team is available to:
- Care for students who are feeling unwell, or have sustained an injury at school
- Provide confidential counselling to students
- Build rapport with students, assessing their emotional needs, abilities and potential
- Consult with parents and/or liaise with external professionals on student matters as required
- Tend to and focus on students’ mental health and wellbeing and how this may be affecting their ability to learn in the classroom
Contact
College Counselling Team
(08) 6556 7551 | counsellor@servite.wa.edu.au
College Nurse – Ms Jennifer Barnes
(08) 6556 7579 | studentservices@servite.wa.edu.au
Deputy Principal – Community, Mr Simon Messer
(08) 6556 7410 | simon.messer@servite.wa.edu.au
Learning, timetable, student progress
Please contact:
- Subject Teacher
- Head of Learning Area
- Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning
Servite College Counsellors, Vice Principal and Principal are also available for support.
For our College Directory, please click the button below.
ICT Helpdesk
Opening Hours
The ICT Helpdesk in the Alexis Research Centre is open from 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday-Friday.
Contact
(08) 6556 7571 | helpdesk@servite.wa.edu.au
ICT Services
The ICT Team provides assistance with:
- Library resources (including book loans and returns)
- Device issues (hardware, software, recharging and repairs)
- Photocopying credit
- Internet access (quota allocation and access)
- Account issues (login issues)
- Software issues (access to software and applications)
Payment of Fees
College Opening Hours
College Reception is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday-Friday.
(08) 6556 7400 | admin@servite.wa.edu.au
- Payment of fees
- Enrolments
- Update family details
Servite Concern
Servite Concern is an online platform for students to let a College staff member know there’s something they are concerned about.
SEQTA Learn (students)
SEQTA Learn is a portal for students that supports their learning.
With SEQTA Learn, students have 24/7 access to a range of resources and information including:
- Timetables
- Homework
- Assessments
- Feedback
- Class Forums
- Lesson Information
- Rubrics
- Other Curricular Resources
Students should check SEQTA every morning before Homeroom, and regularly throughout the day.
SEQTA Learn is available at https://students.servite.wa.edu.au/
Each student will be provided with a SEQTA Learn login and password when they commence at the College.
For assistance with using SEQTA, please email helpdesk@servite.wa.edu.au
SEQTA Engage (parents)
SEQTA Engage is a portal for parents and caregivers.
With SEQTA Engage, parents have visibility across their child’s school life, including:
- Lesson information
- Homework
- Reports and teacher feedback
- Timetables
- Notices
- Attendance and wellbeing information
- Key school documents
- All assessment and feedback data
Each family will be provided with a SEQTA Engage login and password when their child commences at the College.
You can access SEQTA Engage at https://parent.servite.wa.edu.au/
For assistance with using SEQTA, please email helpdesk@servite.wa.edu.au
Newsletter
Our College newsletter, iServi, is available on our website at our News page. All new articles are be published via our social media channels and linked back to our blog so you can keep up to date with news in real time! Our main newsletter will be sent out twice per term. All new families will automatically be added to the iServi mailing list.
Share Your Stories
All students and families are encouraged to share stories to be published in the College news channels and social media. Please email to news@servite.wa.edu.au
Social Media
Follow the official Servite College Facebook page, available here and our Instagram account @servite.college.
Share Your Stories
All students and families are encouraged to share stories to be published in the College news channels and social media. Please email to news@servite.wa.edu.au
ICT HelpDesk and Alexis Research Centre
Opening Hours
The ICT Helpdesk in the Alexis Research Centre is open from 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday-Friday.
Contact
(08) 6556 7571 | helpdesk@servite.wa.edu.au
ICT Services
The ICT Team provides assistance with:
- Library resources (including book loans and returns)
- Device issues (hardware, software, recharging and repairs)
- Photocopying credit
- Internet access (quota allocation and access)
- Account issues (login issues)
- Software issues (access to software and applications)
When our students come to us in Year 7, bright eyed and excited about the beginning of their learning journey at Servite, we tap into their natural curiosity. We are conscious of providing a transition to secondary school that encourages each individual to discover their own personal learning trajectory. We want our students to experience a range of subjects so that they can see what they are good at, identify their areas for growth and develop interests they are passionate about.
Year 7 students are exposed to all subjects:
Core subjects
- Religious Education
- English
- Health and Physical Education
- Humanities
- Italian
- Maths
- Science
Elective subjects
- Design Technology
- Digital Technology
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts