Danebank
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| Danebank | |
| "Ut Prosim"
(That I May Serve) |
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| Established | 1933 |
| School type | Independent, Anglican, Day |
| Known As | Danebank |
| Principal/Headmaster | Miss. Rosalyn Bird |
| Chairman | Dr. Don Anderson |
| Founder | Miss. Edith Roseby Ball |
| Location | Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia |
| Campus | Urban |
| Enrollment | 900 (K-12) |
| School colours | Red, Green and Aqua |
| School Hymn | |
| Area | 3 Hectares |
| Homepage | www.danebank.nsw.edu.au |
Danebank is an Anglican girls' school founded in 1933. It is situated on Park Road, Hurstville, south of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools (AHIGS). The current Principal is R.J Bird. The school upholds a strong Christian ethos that infiltrates most parts of school life.
Most of the school population (K-12) are from South Sydney's Sutherland Shire, and many travel by train on the CityRail network to get to school, Hurstville Station being only 7 minutes' walk to the school.
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[edit] History
The school's founder, Miss Edith Roseby Ball, is remembered each year on Founder's Day. She established a small Kindergarten of five students in 1933. Miss Roseby Ball based the ethos of the school on 'Ut Prosim', "That I May Serve". She believed that this motto described a key element of the Christian life. 'Ut Prosim' has come to symbolise the school's Christian foundations and intention, that every student shall be introduced to the Christian faith through the practical experience of Christian care.
From small beginnings in 1933, Danebank has developed in size, experience and goals. The campus has expanded remarkably as many nearby and adjoining properties have been purchased and developed. The school is an impressive environment spanning Park Road and The Avenue, Hurstville. At Danebank, innovation and development are on-going.
[edit] Principals
- 1933-1950 - Miss Edith Roseby Ball
- 1951-1953 - Dr Olga Wilson
- 1952-1974 - Mrs Joyce Cowell
- 1975-1987 - Mrs Carole Tisdell
- 1988-Current - Miss Rosalyn Bird
[edit] Location
Hurstville is centrally located in Sydney's south and the school draws its population from a wide geographical area.
Danebank is easily accessible by train and bus transport.
Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 may access the school's bus service.
[edit] Administration
Danebank is a member of the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation which supports Anglican education and ensures Danebank's strong financial position. The school is administered by a School Council which numbers amongst its members representatives of the Corporation, the Anglican Synod, highly qualified educators and experienced members of the business community.
[edit] Ut Prosim
Ut Prosim was the basis on which Roseby Ball based the overall ethos of Danebank on. It is latin for "That I May Serve" and this notion is thoroughly impressed upon the school's population in recent times. It is thought by the school management to be the foundation for which every Danebank student bases her life, in school and out.
[edit] Mission statement
Danebank is a Christian School which aims to provide quality, affordable education that will equip girls for all aspects of life.
[edit] Facilities
Facilities include:
The Gymnasium - was opened in 2006 and holds a brand new gymnastic area, court, dance studio, classroom, staffroom, storerooms, changerooms and contains equipment for a large array of sporting activities. The Gym has access to the nearby street, to the school and is situated very close the aqauatic centre and Heslop Hall
The Terraces - contains equipment and facilities for Design & Technology, Visual Arts, Hospitality and Computing. Stage 2 will add new facilities for Drama and Music.
K-12 Resources Centre - contains the JC Cowell Library, the Careers Reference Area, AudioVisual Control Room and the Independent Learning Centre.
Heslop Hall - Stage facilities, Drama Studio, Japanese Room, Catering facilities. Plans are currently being undertaken to improve the facilities for Drama, Japanese and Communal areas.
Prep Cottage - Home of the Prep Class and Outside School Hours Care.
Music Cottage - a federation building with a large classroom and tutorial rooms.
Wingara Senior Studies Centre - Study rooms, classrooms, common room and kitchen for Year 12.
Senior Learning Building - "The Quad" - a three storey building designed around a central courtyard. For administration, classroom teaching, science laboratories, mathematics laboratory, staff rooms.
The Langdon Wing - Junior School administration and classrooms, Design and Technology, Visual Arts and Computer Laboratories.
The Aquatic Centre - consists of the Aquatic Centre plus a multi purpose court. The indoor Aquatic Centre contains a 25 metre water polo pool plus a beginners pool. Other sporting facilities include a mini gymnasium and multi purpose court.
Uniform Shop & Clothing Pool Cottage
[edit] School Policies
Privacy - the school may learn of personal information but will not under any circumstances divulge that information.
Anti-Bullying / Harassment Policy
The school has an anti bullying policy that comes down to a series of help contacts - Girls with bullying issues can contact their: Class teacher, Pastoral Care teacher, Counsellor, Chaplain, Prefect, Peer Support Leader, House Captain or one of the Officials, Parent or A Friend
Other Special programs
1.Peer Support Training of all students in Year 10, Peer Support Program for Years 7 - a group of approximately 7 Year 7 students create and develop a bond with trained Year 11 students for their first year at High School. A similar program runs in the Junior School. Camping Programs in years 7 and 9 This will strengthen the culture against bullying in the school. Pastoral Care Program Appointment of Form Patrons to each year group. Pastoral Care time, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday in a vertical structure 8-12.
2. Staff Professional Development Ongoing development of pastoral skills and awareness of the need to promote a positive mental health program in the school in accord with the school's Christian ethos.
3. Outreach to Parents and Support for Parents At Parent/Teacher meetings, through the newsletter, special parent meetings e.g. Introduction to Year 7, Drug Information Evening, accessibility of key people in pastoral roles to the parent body.
Drugs Policy The possession, use and/or distribution of illicit and other unsanctioned drugs is not acceptable at Danebank School. Students may not possess, use or be under the influence of cigarettes, alcohol or any other drugs, illicit or unsanctioned, whilst at the School, or when representing or identifiable with the School. Students may not use, offer for sale or distribute to other students illicit drugs whilst at the School, or when representing or identifiable with the School. Severe penalties do apply should a student be caught at this.
Discipline The range of responses available to the Principal, at her discretion, include:
counselling and warnings, detentions, suspension, probation, required professional counselling, removal from the School, referral to the Police, arrangement for integration into an alternative educational environment,
Internet Acceptable Use Policy Students are enabled free use of the internet for educational purposes. Disciplinary action is taken against those who breach this trust.
Inappropriate Language hey Students must not use obscene, lewd, profane, vulgar, rude, discriminatory or disrespectful language.
Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement Plagiarising work from the Internet is unacceptable at Danebank
Mobile Phones
According to the administration of Danebank, there is a growing concern in the Australian, and in fact worldwide community, about the improper use of mobile phones by young people. Danebank believes Cyber bullying is a reality to which the school feels a need to respond. In Term 4 2004, the school tightened its policy regarding mobile phones.
Original rule: “Mobile phones are to be switched off in classrooms”.
From the beginning of Term 4 2004:
1. Students who bring mobile phones to school will be required to lock them in their locker from the beginning to the end of each school day. Penalties shall apply to those who breach this rule.
[edit] Christian Environment
Danebank wishes to introduce girls to the Christian faith from a balanced Biblical / Anglican perspective, through intelligent teaching and the practical experience of Christian care.
Every student takes part in the Christian studies and Chapel program, so that she might have the opportunity to assess the validity or otherwise of the Christian faith on the basis of accurate knowledge.
Students attend Chapel and Christian education classes each week.
School Chaplain, Mrs Christine Olliffe says "What I appreciate about our school is that students have the freedom plus the information to make informed decisions about how Jesus impacts on their lives".
Youthforce Christian Rock Eisteddfod Danebank participates annually in the Youthforce Christian Rock Eisteddfod in May.
Students prepare a choreographed depiction of a chosen portion of the Scriptures.
Clubs and Activities Christian teaching is both formal and informal.
Christian clubs include:
ATF (Against the Flow) For Primary students
FOCUS, Years 7-10
SIC (Sisters in Christ) Years 11-12
An annual weekend camp is organised offsite where students are encouraged to relax, enjoy, participate and reflect on God's word.
[edit] Staff
High academic standards results from building enthusiasm in students and from the strong individual commitment of staff members. Danebank Staff members are:
Hard working and highly qualified. Leaders in their teaching fields. A number are HSC markers, some are senior HSC markers. Co-operative, working collaboratively to ensure the smooth progress of students through the various learning stages. Generous in taking time to assist students and in rewarding achievement. Dedicated to pastoral care of students.
[edit] Prep class
The pre-school years are very active ones and ripe for enrichment at a high standard. DANEBANK wishes to provide parents with a Prep Class offering a quality introduction to school
The Program Students are taught an accredited pre-school program. Students also benefit from distinctly Danebank components:
A Library lesson once a week. Christian Education lessons A lesson with sports specialists. Learn to swim Preparation for school through attendance at Junior School Chapel and Assemblies. Prep Class students have access to other Danebank facilities - Hall, pool, gym, Library, play equipment, etc. Staff The class of 20 students is taught by a fully qualified and experienced early childhood teacher and an assistant teacher.
Accommodation The Prep class has its own "home", an air conditioned centre which is located beside the Junior School.
Uniform Students wear Danebank track suits in winter and Danebank sports skirt (or shorts) in summer plus the Danebank sports cap. These are available from the school's Uniform Shop.
Enrolment in the Prep Students must turn 4 years old during their time in Prep. Priority is given to older students. Boys are also accepted for the Prep year only.
Outside School Hours Care & Vacation Care Parents may book their children into Outside School Hours Care. Morning sessions run from 7am and after school sessions run till 6pm.
Hours Prep students attend from 9.15am - 3pm. Parents may nominate the number of days that they wish their children to attend - 2, 3 or 5 days.
[edit] Technology
Technological change is a challenge that has been embraced at Danebank. The school is served by a comprehensive network of more than 300 modern computers as well as printers, scanners and digital and audio visual equipment. Internet facilities are available to all workstations via the latest ADSL technology.
The school's Resources Centre is a central information resource for printed and electronically transmitted research information. This information is accessible from all school outlets. Today, classes go to Computer Labs in order to access research information.
All Junior School classrooms have at least 2 computers. Classes are timetabled into the Computer Labs from Kindergarten. Junior School students are taught research information skills (through technology and other sources) in their weekly Library lessons.
In the secondary school, Multimedia Technology is taught as a full elective subject from Year 9 (from 2005). All secondary departments teach units of Information & Computer Technology (ICT). Years 7 and 8 receive computing training through their Design and Technology lessons. Years 11 & 12 can study one of two Computing courses for the Higher School Certificate, Information Processes & Technology (IPT) and Information Technology (IT) VET.
[edit] Prefects
Prefects undertake important school leadership positions. Prefects are voted for by their peers and by staff members. The top positions are for both senior and junior schools. The Senior School Leadership team for this year are:
School Captain
Vice Captain
Sports Captain
Senior Prefect
Other Prefects who undertake a variety of responsibilities e.g. Music Prefects. TBA
Drama Prefects TBA
Public Relations Prefects TBA
Prefects are role models who influence other students. Their work is a service to the school, a reflection of the school motto, 'Ut Prosim', That I May Serve.
[edit] Notable Alumnae
Ally Mansell, winner of Australian Princess (television program)
