Iona Presentation College

Year 7 2024

Some helpful information is below to help our 2024 Year 7 students prepare for Senior School.

As information comes to hand, it will be uploaded here. Dates below are correct at the time of publication, but are subject to change. For any queries in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact College Registrar, Mrs Theresa Loughnan via email theresa.loughnan@iona.wa.edu.au or by calling 9384 0066.

2024 DATES

Year 7 students will commence Wednesday 31 January 2024
Please gather in the Sports Centre by 8.30am.

COMMENCEMENT LETTER FROM DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - WELLBEING, MARIA GARBIN

Read here all that you need to know when commencing Year 7 in 2024.

DIGITAL INDUCTION DAY

Students will receive their iPad Pro at the Digital Induction Day.
This is the only compulsory event, at which staff will go through the following: Digital Citizenship Workshop, Picking up the iPad Package, Recommended Parental Restrictions and Seqta Overview. To ensure correct device management for both school and home, it is essential that both a parent and daughter attend the digital induction day for collection of their iPad Pro and essential information pertaining to its use.

School Holidays: Monday 22 January 2024 9.00am to 11.00am
Iona Presentation College - Sports Centre

For any queries about the Digital Induction Day, please contact the IT Team at helpdesk@iona.wa.edu.au.

TRANSITION ACTIVITIES

Please note, bookings are essential for ALL events. Please register HERE.

Let's 'Jam' and B Sharp#

Students and parents are invited to join our instrumental music teachers for a 'come and try' session following Orientation Day. Students will have the opportunity to try a range of instruments and have some fun!

Monday 21 August 2023 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Nagle Hall
EVENT COMPLETED

For any queries about the Let's 'Jam' and B Sharp# session, please contact Dean of Co-curricular, Mrs Debra Powell.

STEM Challenge

Put your best STEM skills to use in this fun and exciting workshop.

Week 5: Tuesday 7 November 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Iona Presentation College, The Solais
EVENT COMPLETED

For any queries about the STEM Challenge, please contact Director of Learning Technologies Pre K-12, Ms Shireen Winrow

'Just Dance' WORKSHOPS

Students are invited to attend two fun and engaging dance workshops. These sessions are intended to help boost confidence, have fun and make new friends.

Week 5: Thursday 16 November 2023 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Week 7: Thursday 23 November 2023 4.00pm - 5.00pm

Iona Sports Centre
EVENT COMPLETED

Wear comfortable clothes suitable for dance.

For any queries about the 'Just Dance' Workshops please contact Dean of Co-curricular, Mrs Debra Powell.

SWIM SESSION

Students are invited to participate in the following swim session. NB: This session is intended for capable swimmers.

Week 6: Tuesday 14 November 2023 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Iona Aquatic Centre (entry via Lochee Street)
EVENT COMPLETED

Bring along; bathers, towel, swim cap, water bottle.

For any queries about Swimming Training please contact Director of Sport, Ms Janene Walton.

NB: A further email will be sent in early December regarding the Iona Swim Training Program which will commence in the school holidays.

SWIM TRIALS

Students are invited to participate in the following swim trials in preparation for Interhouse and Interschool selection.

Week 7: Tuesday 21 November 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Week 8: Tuesday 28 November 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Iona Aquatic Centre (entry via Lochee Street)
EVENT COMPLETED

Bring along; bathers, towel, swim cap, water bottle.

For any queries about Swimming Training please contact Director of Sport, Ms Janene Walton.

NB: A further email will be sent in early December regarding the Iona Swim Training Program which will commence in the school holidays.

'Come and Try' VOLLEYBALL CLINIC

Students are invited to learn new skills, meet new friends and try out a new sport in readiness for IGSSA Volleyball in Term 1.

Tuesday 30 January 2024 9.00am - 11.00am
Iona Sports Centre (entry via Lochee Street)

Wear sports attire and bring along a water bottle, hat and morning tea.

For any queries about the Volleyball Clinic, please contact Director of Sport, Ms Janene Walton.

UNIFORM FITTINGS

To make your uniform fitting appointment please call the Uniform Shop on 9285 5270 or email uniform@iona.wa.edu.au with your preferred day and time, noting:

  • Appointments are 30 minutes
  • Appointments will commence from Tuesday 7 November through to Saturday 25 November 2023.

Limited appointments will be available from January 2024 through to the commencement of the 2024 school year.

Further information regarding the Uniform Shop including pricing can be found at  www.iona.wa.edu.au/uniform

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM

If your daughter is interested in commencing or continuing with instrumental lessons through the school instrumental tuition program, please read the Music Handbook and complete the Music Enrolment Form.  Forms received before Friday 24 November 2023 will be allocated a place in the 2024 program.  Enrolment forms received at the start of 2024 will be processed later and students allocated a teacher if there is availability.

Senior Music Handbook - Added 21 August, 2023

Senior Music Enrolment Form - Added 14 December, 2023

If you would like your daughter to learn an instrument next year, please complete the Enrolment Form and return to Mrs Jenny Nepgen (Music Administration Assistant), jenny.nepgen@iona.wa.edu.au

Please direct any music queries to Jenny Nepgen, 9384 0066 or via email.

SMARTRIDER CARDS

Year 7 students will be given their new Smartrider Cards in their first week at school in 2024.

BOOKLIST

Year 7/2024 Booklist - Added 14 December 2023

PARENT HANDBOOK

Year 7 - 2024 Parent Handbook - Added 21 August, 2023