Welcome to Helena College

All booklist and stationary requirements for Junior School students (Kindergarten to Year 5) are included in the tuition fees for the year.

The Junior School Canteen operates on Monday through to Friday and relies on voluntary assistance on Mondays and Fridays and for special events. (If you would like to volunteer, please complete the volunteer form). We offer students recess snacks with a varying lunch menu daily. 

• The Canteen is a cash free facility - morning tea, lunches and ice-creams can be ordered online at www.quickcliq.com.au. 
• The Canteen Menu is available through the Learning Management System (new families will receive their log in details to the LMS prior to the commencement of Term One, 2025).
• The Early Learning Centre students have their morning tea and lunch delivered to the classroom. 
• Years 1-5 students collect their morning tea orders from the Canteen at recess. Lunches are delivered to the classrooms in designated baskets. 
• Years 1-5 students need to return to the Canteen at the second lunch bell to pick up their pre-ordered ice-creams. 
• Online ordering closes at 8m on the morning of the day in question. Please note, the Canteen cannot guarantee a 100 percent allergy-free environment.

Junior School students have the wonderful opportunity to select from a wide range of creative and stimulating courses offered through the Electives program. Classes are purposely designed to provide differentiated learning experiences whilst fostering individual differences and embracing the richness and diversity of whole person development. Rather than one-off sessions or in-residence visits, our classes form part of our regular program. They run both in school time and after school and are primarily offered to students from Years 1 to 5. Please download the Electives Brochure for more information. Elective nomination forms will be provided in Term 1, 2025.

Please note that these forms are the same as those provided to new Junior School families via email. The forms are listed here as a reminder and quick access tool in case the original email is misplaced. Forms only need to be completed once per child. Parents can easily update key information through the Parent Lounge once they receive their log in details.

MANDATORY FORMS

Use of Student Images: select your preference regarding your student's image.

School-based Speech Pathology Screening (Kindergarten to Year 1)

School-based Occupational Therapy Screening (Kindergarten to Year 1)

OPTIONAL FORMS

College Bus Use: The College offers morning and afternoon bus services to six main regions, including a free shuttle between campuses for Junior School students. Registration is compulsory for any student planning on using the buses.

Canteen volunteer (Junior School): The Canteen is open five days a week. We offer students recess snacks with a varying lunch menu daily. The support of volunteers is vital to the efficient running of the Canteen, and we warmly welcome new volunteers.

The school hours for the Junior School are as follows:

• Administration Office: 8.20am – 4.20pm (during term times)
• Years 1-5*: 8.20am – 3pm
• Pre-Primary*: 8.30am – 2.50pm
• Kindergarten*: 8.30am – 2.45pm (Please note: for the first two weeks of Term One, students will finish at 12pm)

*The chime will sound at 8.40am to commence instructional learning

BREAKS

Morning recess is from 10:30 am to 10:50 am and lunch break from 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm. Please note, we do offer a canteen service Monday to Friday should families wish to place a Canteen order. (Please see the Canteen section under ‘Useful Information’).

CLASS TIMETABLE

Parents will be invited to a Parent and Teacher Information Night in early Term One at which class timetables will be provided.

We're looking forward to welcoming you to our community. Here are a few additional items that may be of interest to new Junior School families:

• Parent Handbook
• Kindy Parent Handbook
• Creative Movement (Kindy and Pre-primary only)
• SeeSaw Policy
• Frequently Asked Questions

A Parent Directory is available through the Parent Lounge. It is a more secure option than the traditional 'Phone Trees' and allows parents more control over their inclusion and what information is shared. The Parent Directory offers the following:

• As the Parent Lounge is password protected, it means any data you choose to share is safer than in a shared online document
• You can choose whether your information is to be included
• You can choose which information you would like to make available to other parents
• You can easily change your preferences at any time
• If your contact details change, you only need change them in one place - the system will automatically update the Parent Directory and College records
• Only other members of your child's classroom (K-Y5) or homeroom (Y6-12) will be able to see your details if you choose to be involved

We encourage families to log in to the Parent Lounge this term and explore the Parent Directory options and perhaps give it a test run.

This video (which is also available in the links section of the Parent Lounge) demonstrates how to include your details in the Parent Directory.

The Parent Directory is intended to be a beneficial way to help families keep in touch with each other, connect new and existing families, and for those with younger children, arrange play dates! 

If you choose to participate in the Parent Directory this year, please be aware that it is new to all families, including those who have children who are already studying at Helena. As such, you may be among the first to sign up and may not see other parents' details immediately - it may take time for everyone to choose their preferred level of involvement in the Parent Lounge.

Please note that you can choose to withdraw your details at any time.

NOTE: It is not possible for the Helena College to maintain the parent contact information that is displayed in the Parent Directory. It is the responsibility of each parent as to whether they participate in the directory and what information they make public.

Year 6 to 12 booklist items can be purchased online through our preferred supplier, Campion. 

Helena College offers a number of optional activities to Senior School students, including a wide variety of clubs and academic support sessions. Information on the programs will be made available on the Learning Management System.

In addition, Senior School students may opt to participate in our interschool sports programs, through the ACC, NEAS and IPSHA, amongst others.  Students should keep an eye on the Daily Notices on our Learning Management System for the nomination process.

For those who love music, or who are (or wish to) learn an instrument, we invite you to consider enrolling in the Instrumental Music program. Find out more here (downloadable PDF). 

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award has been offered at Helena College for a number of years, and is ideal for students who wish to combine a love of new experiences with some adventure, learning and community service. Find out more here, or email the Helena College Program Officer.

During the course of the year, other opportunities will arise, either via selection, application or signing up, such as the Creative Writing Club, Debating, Futures Challenge, Titrations Competition, Robocup Junior, Wellbeing Club and many more. Students are encouraged to read the Notices on the Learning Management System to find what activities are on offer. 

Please note that these forms are the same as those provided to new Senior School families via email. The forms are listed here as a reminder and quick access tool in case the original email is misplaced. Forms only need to be completed once per child.  Parents can easily update key information through the Parent Lounge. 

MANDATORY FORMS

• College Media Viewing Policy: this form permits teachers to show PG-rated material to students
• Student Smart Rider Card: multi-purpose card, used for Transperth, accessing Helena College Library services and Canteen purchases.  This is arranged through the school - you do not need to purchase a Smartrider from Transperth or other outlet. Once your child has received their Smartrider from the College, you will be able to link it to the Canteen (through Quickcliq) and to the school-provided bus services (through RollCall).
  
• Use of Student Images: select your preference regarding your student's image.

OPTIONAL FORMS

• Music: Find out more here. Please note that the Instrumental Development Program is optional and there is an additional cost for individual music tuition. 
  
• Canteen Volunteer (Senior School): The Canteen is open five days a week. We offer students recess snacks with a varying lunch menu daily. The support of volunteers is vital to the efficient running of the Canteen, and we warmly welcome new volunteers.

If you require any further information, or would like to provide additional information about your child, please email the relevant Head of Year/Director.

Year 6 - Anne-Marie Lee

Year 7 - Matt Zarb

Year 8 - Steven Emanuele

Year 9 - Sara Settelmaier

Years 10-12 - Craig Hillman

Year 6 Orientation Day Follow Up: slides from Principal's presentation to parents. {TO BE UPDATED}

Please download a flyer that provides more information on the bus services at Helena College. The College reviews the routes annually. 

The College Canteen service operates on a non-profit basis with the help of parent volunteers. The Canteen is open five days a week. The College uses the QuickCliq system for online ordering. At the Glen Forrest Campus, online ordering is preferred, but over the counter purchases may be made at recess and lunch. It is important to note that the Canteen is cashless, and onsite purchases can only be made by eftpos or through their QuickCliq-linked Smartrider card. The Smartrider card is arranged through the College - you do not need to purchase one from Transperth/other outlet. For information on how to set up your child's Smartrider card on QuickCliq for canteen purchases, please download this handy information sheet.

View our essential College policies here. The linked page includes the Student Code of Conduct and the Community Code of Conduct. Parents will be provided with access to the full suite of policies through our Learning Management System (LMS).

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The Parent Lounge is a convenient and secure online portal designed for parents to independently input emergency contact details and their child's vital health and medical requirements. You can also easily update your family's contact information and address without the hassle of handling multiple paper forms. Keeping this information current ensures that we can offer the best care for your child while they are on campus or participating in off-campus school activities. Another feature of the Parent Lounge is the ability to access your Fee Statements at any time and the option to establish a payment plan that suits your needs.

Login information will be emailed to all new parents before their child commences at Helena College. 

The focus of the Friends of Helena College group is to build community links across both campuses, through organising activities for Helena families to enjoy.  In the past, this has included guest speaker evenings, dances, parent socials and family-friendly events. It is a wonderful way to contribute to the life of the College, to the benefit of our students. For more information, or to express interest in in joining the Friends of Helena College, please email communications@helena.wa.edu.au.

For all new uniform and associated items (excluding shoes) for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, visit the Perm-A-Pleat Uniform Shop at 31 Victoria Street, Midland. Fitting appointments can be booked online, which is ideal for new families. Uniform items can also be ordered online.

Phone: (08) 6114 4888

Email: midland.retail@permapleat.com.au

Perm-A-Pleat Opening days and times (for new uniform items)

• Tuesdays from 7.30am to 4pm
• Wednesdays from 9am to 5pm
• Thursdays from 10am to 6pm
• Saturdays from 9am to 1pm