Welcome to St John Bosco College
On behalf of the entire St John Bosco College community, we are thrilled to welcome you to the College. As you prepare for your child’s first day, this page is your resource for everything you need to know. We hope you will take some time to explore this page and the College website.
Primary
Secondary
Attendance - Absences, Late Arrival and Early Departure
All absentees, late notices and early pick up notifications must be submitted to the College via the College App.
Absences – Whole Day
Parents/Guardians are required to complete an absentee form on the College App to notify the College of an absence on or before the day of a student’s absence.
Late Arrival
Students who arrive at the College after 8.45am must sign in as a late arrival at Student Services in Administration before attending class.
Early Departure
If parents/guardians need to collect their child/ren early from the College for any reason, please complete an absentee form on the College App to notify the College in the morning or at least one hour BEFORE you arrive to collect your child/ren to avoid delays.
Booklist
Primary Booklist
Booklist items will be supplied by the College. It will be an additional cost invoiced to the parents.
Secondary Booklist
The Secondary Booklist will be sent to every parent/guardian in early December by email. This outlines the resources that will be required including books, stationery and digital subscriptions.
Please see below for a list of 2024 Booklists:
College Car Park / Kiss and Drop
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The College Car Park map and Kiss and Drop details will be sent to parents by email in February. |
Devices (BYOD)
Please visit our Information Technology Services page for more information.
- Students need to ensure their device is fully charged each day ready for learning.
- Students and parents will be required to sign an ICT agreement at the beginning of the College year.
If you have queries in relation to the purchase, usage at the College or anything else ICT related we encourage you to contact our ICT Department via email: ICTSupport@StJohnBosco.wa.edu.au
Locker
Secondary
We ask students to bring all their stationary supplies on the first day so we can organise the various subjects and their locker. Please ensure that all your child’s stationery is clearly labelled with their name.
All Year 7 students and other new Secondary students will be provided with a lock. All students will be allocated a locker by their Community Hub Teacher.
It is vital that students remember their locker number and lock combination code. Students must only use their allocated locker and always keep their lock on.
Lost Property
Primary
All lost property items are kept in a lost property box in the Assembly Space.
Secondary
All lost property items are kept in a lost property box in the Savio Arts and Technology Learning Centre.
Named items are returned to students.
Map
Please click here for a copy of the College Map. This may assist you when visiting the College for upcoming events, finding the Uniform Shop and navigating your way around the College.
Orientation Day
Kindergarten Orientation Morning (Thursday, November 28, 9.15am – 10.30am)
We will invite parents and students to our Orientation Morning for Kindergarten 2025 on Thursday, November 28. Parents will receive a booking link in by the College App. It is essential that you book for this session once you have received the booking link.
We encourage families where possible to organise alternative arrangements for younger siblings on this day.
Year 7 Orientation Day (Friday November 22, Whole Day)
We will invite our new Year 7 2025 students to our Orientation Day in Term 4. Parents will receive a booking link in by the College App. It is essential that you book for this session once you have received the booking link.
Parent Information Session
Pre-Kindergarten Parent Information Morning (Monday, November 13, 9.15am – 9.45am)
Parents are invited to a parent information morning in the Early Learning Centre in Studio 2 (Kindergarten Teal Studio).
Kindergarten Parent Information Session (Thursday, November 28, 9.15am – 10.30am)
This takes place on the same day of your child’s Orientation Morning, where parents are invited to a morning tea followed by an information session in the Assembly Space to learn specific information about Kindergarten.
Year 7 Parent Information Evening (Tuesday, November 19, 6.00pm – 8.00pm)
Parents will be invited to a parent information evening in Term 4. It begins in the Mazzarello Sport and Recreation Centre with a presentation by our Leadership Team, followed by our Year 7 Team. A booking link will be sent to parents in October by the College App. We encourage at least one parent from each family to attend as we will be discussing important information regarding Year 7.
St John Bosco App
At St John Bosco we endeavour to continuously improve the way we communicate with our Bosco Community effectively. We are delighted to announce the launch of our new College App.
The St John Bosco College mobile app will keep you up to date with all the latest news and important information from the College.
Please follow the easy steps on the user guide to download and customise.
Download the user guide here.
SmartRider Card
Secondary
Within the first few weeks of starting at the College, all students are provided with a new St John Bosco branded Transperth SmartRider.
Any lost SmartRiders can be replaced at a fee by contacting Mrs Cassie Green, Student Services and Pastoral Officer at studentservices@stjohnbosco.wa.edu.au
Transperth
To help make the transition for students as easy as possible, Transperth have compiled some simple tips for new parents and students.
Tip 1: Get started by visiting getonboard.transperth.wa.gov.au
This website has everything parents need to know to help make a child’s move to independent travel as simple and stress-free as possible.
Tip 2: Plan your trip to the College
Services often change at the start of the College year. Transperth recommends planning your journey within two weeks of the start of the College year to ensure you receive the most up-to-date information.
Please don’t forget to change the date to the first College day of the year.
Uniform
Uniform Fitting
Each new student at Bosco is required to book a personalised fitting appointment. Click here to book an appointment. Please contact our Uniform Shop Coordinator Mrs Debra Mossman at uniformshop@stjohbosco.wa.edu.au or 9234 9600 if you have any queries.
Uniform Days
The Uniform Days Information will be sent to parents by SEQTA message and College App in the last week of January prior to commencement of Term 1.
Update Your Contact Details
Please keep your contact details updated to ensure that we can reach you with information about your child’s transition to St John Bosco College. Update your contact details by email our Student Services and Pastoral officer Mrs Cassie Green at studentservices@stjohnbosco.wa.edu.au.
Year 7 Camp Permission and Medical Condition Form
Year 7 camp is an excellent way to help our students form friendships and get to know one another. We strongly encourage all of our students to attend this camp. Please ensure you complete the Year 7 Camp Permission and Medical Condition Form.