New Student Information

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 2023 Booklists:

• Year 7 2023
• Year 8 2023
• Year 9 2023
• Year 10 2023

Year 1 – Year 6

In Years 1 to Year 6, students at St John Bosco College are required to bring their own iPad and keyboard to class each day.

We would appreciate if you made sure that your child’s iPad meets the minimum requirements below:

• • iPad Air or iPad 9^th Generation or greater
  • 128 GB
  • Uses a Lightning Connector for charging
  • Individual student Apple ID (separate from any other devices) set up via Family Sharing )separate from any other devices
  • Case: Your child’s iPad needs to be in a suitable case as iPads can easily get damaged. We recommend at a minimum the shock proof or the drop-proof cases.
  • Keyboard: As the iPad is used for both research and typing, a keyboard will provide students with more screen space and comfort when typing.

If your child already has an iPad, there is no need to purchase a new one as long as it meets the minimum requirements above. We also ask that you do not purchase an iPad mini as we have been advised that the system requirements are not compatible with online assessments.

Secondary

In Secondary, students at St John Bosco College are required to bring their own MacBook to class each day. 

The MacBook needs to meet the minimum requirements: 

• • MacBook Air 13-inch / Apple M1 Chip / 8GB / 256GB 
  • Students need to ensure their device is fully charged each day ready for learning. The use of technology is transforming the way teachers teach and has changed the learning landscape. At St John Bosco College, teachers are maximising the opportunities provided by the digital technologies available to them. 

Please note that students will not be able to access other programs that may be on their device whilst at the College. 

Students and parents will be required to sign an ICT agreement at the beginning of the College year. 

You may purchase the device yourself or the College has a relationship with JB HiFi and have a range of options available to families. To see these options, visit the website.

• Please click here for the step-by-step instructions to order the device.
• Please click here for the BYOD parent’s toolkit.

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

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.

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.

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.

Kindergarten Orientation Morning (Thursday December 1, 8.45am-10.30am)

We will invite parents and students to our Orientation Morning for Kindergarten 2023 in Term 4. Parents will receive more information about the Orientation Morning in October by email. 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 25, Whole Day)

We will invite our new Year 7 2023 students to our Orientation Day in Term 4. Parents will receive a booking link in October by email. It is essential that you book for this session once you have received the booking link.

Kindergarten Parent Information Session (Thursday December 1)

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 (Wednesday November 16)

Parents will be invited to a parent information evening in Term 4. It begins in the Savio Arts and Technology Learning Centre with a presentation by our Leadership Team, followed by our Year 7 Team. A booking link will be sent to parents in October. We encourage at least one parent from each family to attend as we will be discussing important information regarding Year 7.

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.

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

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 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.

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.