Clan System

Clans play an important role within the school as they create a sense of team unity. Clans (similar to Houses) work in a number of ways within Kelmscott Senior High School, in a sporting nature and as a behaviour incentive.

 

Kelmscott has four Clans: Dale, Gell, Lucich & Martin. Students are organised into Clans when they enrol in the school. The Clans compete against each other for the Clan Shield at sporting carnivals.

 

In addition the Clan system is used as a behavioural incentive within the school, where students are awarded Clan Points from their teachers for commendable behaviour. These points are distributed by teachers’ use of the House Points booklets. A booklet can be obtained from Student Services.

Clan System’s Aim

 

Increase student identification with the school and their clan;

  • Provide students with leadership opportunities;
  • Encourage interest in school activities through healthy, positive competition between Clans; and
  • Recognise a range of student achievements through the use of Clan Points.
  • Information about clan activities and a clan point tally are provided on SEQTA.

 

Student Clan Leaders will be selected to represent each year group. They will have special responsibilities, including providing student feedback about clan activities and helping with the organisation, advertising and running of clan activities.

School activities such as athletics carnivals are organised on a Clan basis. Students will be awarded Clan Points through participation in activities and as a reward for positive behaviours in their classes. Parents and students will be able to view points for each child through SEQTA.

 

The Houses are:

  • Dale (Red) represented by a bull
  • Martin (Blue) represented by a shark
  • Gell (Gold) represented by a lion
  • Lucich (Green) represented by a dragon

Clan Points and other positive actions

 

Kelmscott House Points are reward tokens, given to students by school staff, to acknowledge that student demonstrating an attribute of positive behaviour. Each time a student is observed demonstrating a particular attribute an reward can be processed through SEQTA (Kelmscott Clan Point) in acknowledgement of their exemplary behaviour.

 

These Clan Point will add to the students running tally on SEQTA (which can be viewed by students and their parents). Each week these points are monitored by our Clan Coordinator where raffles and prizes can be won.

Other Positive Actions

 

Teachers at Kelmscott SHS will continue to ensure that positive behaviour is given recognition. The Executive Team are committed to increasing communication, not only between teachers and students, but also between school and home. This may come in the form of:

  • House Point acknowledgements
  • Top Student Awards
  • Encouraging phone calls to parent
  • Positive Behaviour Reports
  • Letter of Commendation
  • Reward Activities