Downlands College TOOWOOMBA QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel

INFORMATION for Parents 2021

Downlands College TOOWOOMBA QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F 1 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F RTO 30039 January 2021 The Downlands Prayer Lord, be with us in our studies that we may master the difficulties and be formed by wisdom and knowledge. Be with us in our sport, that we may win without boasting, lose without begrudging. Be with us in our leisure time, that our pleasures bring us no shame, but rest to our bodies, peace to our minds. Be with us with our friends, that we may be ready to help whatever the cost, bring happiness wherever we go. Be with us in the Chapel, that we pray and listen and worship and let you guide our lives. Lord, make us strong in faith, courageous to follow your call, true to you, to Downlands, to ourselves. Amen.

Daily Timetable School Hours Monday - Friday School begins...... 8:30am - 8:45am Period 1...... 8:48am - 9:48am Period 2...... 9:51am - 10:51am Early Lunch (40 mins)...... 10:51am - 11:31am Period 3...... 11:34am - 12:34pm Period 4...... 12:37pm - 1:37pm Late Lunch (20 mins)...... 1:37pm - 1:57pm Period 5...... 2:00pm - 3:00pm Classes conclude...... 3:00pm

In instances where a special event occurs, the College may employ a six lesson day with adjusted times

MSC Schools Downlands College is one of four MSC schools in Australia. • Daramalan College, Canberra ACT • Chevalier College, Bowral NSW • Monivae College, Hamilton Vic

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Downlands Office Hours...... see below Technology at Downlands ...... 19 The Downlands Prayer ...... 2 Cuskelly Library...... 22 Daily Timetable...... 2 Assessment Advice...... 22 MSC Community at Downlands...... 4 Assignments...... 24 Our College Badge ...... 4 Contacts for Curriculum Leaders...... 25 Downlands Day Houses ...... 5 Attendance ...... 26 The Spirit and Distinctiveness of Education at Behaviour Management and Expectations. . . . . 27 Downlands ...... 6 Behaviour at Co-curricular Activities...... 27 College Contacts...... 7 Bus Behaviour...... 27 College Executive...... 7 College Socials...... 28 Team Leaders and Year Group Leaders...... 7 Social Media ...... 28 Other Important Contacts ...... 7 Banned Items ...... 28 Proposed 2021 Calendar Dates...... 9 Classroom Expectations...... 28 Parent Events and Supporter Groups ...... 10 Conflict Resolution...... 29 Parent Essentials...... 11 Driving To School...... 29 Downlands Bus Services...... 12 Emergency Procedures...... 30 Text Books and Stationery ...... 12 Health and Personal Details...... 31 School Fees...... 13 Health Centre...... 31 Banking at School...... 13 School Asthma Management Plan...... 31 Tuckshop...... 13 Independent Living (Students)...... 32 Casual Boarding and Extended Day Program. . . .14 Student Wellbeing ...... 32 Contacts for Boarding Houses...... 14 Bullying ...... 32 Downlands Pastoral Care and Community. . . . .15 Harassment...... 33 Student Code of Conduct...... 16 Sexual Harassment - Student Protection...... 33 College Uniform...... 17 Student Protection Contracts...... 35 Uniform Shop ...... 17

Downlands College Office Hours

During term time College Office hours are 7.45am - 4.00pm

During holidays the College Office is open 8.00am – 4.00pm

The Downlands College Office will close for the Christmas / New Year break at 12noon on Friday 18 December 2020 and will re-open on Monday 4 January 2021.

Details correct at time of printing. Dates subject to change. Downlands reserves the right to make corrections and/or additions to the Information Booklet at any time.

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F 3 Our Patron

Patron of Downlands The Most Reverend Robert McGuckin DD MCL JCL Bishop of Toowoomba

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart at Downlands in 2021 Father Vince Carroll is the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Priest at Downlands. Fr Vince hails from Taroom, was a boarder at Downlands and over the years returned to the College several times in the capacity of Geography and Religious Education teacher. Up until September 2018 Fr Vince had been working in the MSC Mission in Ofcolaco South Africa.

We are truly blessed to have Fr Vince amongst us at Downlands.

Fr Vince Carroll MSC

Our Ethos The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart are an Order of religious Priests and Brothers founded by Father Jules Chevalier at Issoudun, France, in 1854. Jules Chevalier had a vision of a new world emerging and he wanted to make known the Gospel message of God’s love and care for all men and women and to evoke a response in every human heart. He especially valued love, concern, compassion, understanding, respect and acceptance of every individual. His vision was based on the words of Jesus:

“I give you a new commandment, love one Our College Badge another. Just as I have loved you, you also must The Downlands Badge consists of a horizontally-divided field love one another. By this love you have for one in College colours: royal blue and cardinal red. another, everyone will know that you are my The upper of the shield carries a gold gryphon, and the lower disciples.” [John 13:34 ff] half bears the Maltese Cross of the state of Queensland. The shield is surmounted by the heart crest with the letters The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) believe that SHC (Sacred Heart College) supported by ram’s horns and nothing is more important than the saving power of God’s ears of wheat, to symbolise the College’s setting in the love. The MSC believe if people come to experience the love, Darling Downs. gentleness, kindness and compassion of God, then they will The gryphon emblem (half eagle, half lion) embraces the have hope, meaning and purpose in their lives. strength of the bird and animal kingdom and, together with The initials MSC come from the Latin: Missionarii Sacratissimi the Cross, proclaims in simple design, the motto of Sacred Cordis. The Priests and Brothers of the Missionaries of the Heart Colleges: Fortes in Fide - Strong in Faith. Sacred Heart are known as MSC.

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Each House is named after a contemporary of Fr Jules Chevalier MSC, all of whom were his loyal friends and are significant as co-founders of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. There is a thread linking the badges - on each there is a flame, a symbol of ardent faith/hearts on fire and strong in faith; the Christian symbol of the cross calls us to the message of Jesus in the Gospel - to love one another; and the path through the stylised heart on each badge recalls for us the journey of faith and love towards what is true in life, while also reminding us of missionary travels to spread the MSC spirit and Gospel message.

Jouët, Victor (b. Corsica, d. 1912) Piperon, Charles (b. France d. 1915) Fr Jouët is remembered as being exuberant and energetic, highly A man of resolute spirit, moral strength and resilience, he was also intelligent, enthusiastic, a person of great personal charm/graciousness virtuous and is remembered for his charitableness to others, his who was capable of conquering insurmountable obstacles. He was goodness and affability (warmth, kindness, courtesy). steadfast/loyal, wise (he knew when to act and when to wait), and a Fr Piperon was never angry, impatient or ill-humoured. person noted for his selflessness and concern for others, always putting them first. He worked steadfastly and quietly in the background, never seeking glory for himself. Fr Jouët had a special devotion to Mary, Our Lady, having instituted the annual procession in honour of Our Lady Lamb - a symbol of meekness, of the Sacred Heart in Issoudun. gentleness, a humble heart, as well as a Blue is the colour for Mary symbol of faith and zeal (Lamb of God) Rose - hope, joy Purple - combines wisdom, humility, dignity, devotion and peace Crown - sovereignty, Mary Queen of Heaven

REGINA CAELI LAETARE ECCE AGNUS DEI (Queen of Heaven be glad/rejoice) (Behold the Lamb of God)

Treand, Pierre Marie Vandel, Jean Marie (b. Switzerland, d. 1926) (b. France, d. 1877) First Australian Provincial, Sydney 1905. Fr Vandel enjoyed great respect and the A man of great humility, courage and affection of all those amongst whom determination, Fr Treand was always he worked. He is remembered for his spoken of with a great respect, awe and humility, compassionate kindness, piety/ reverence by those who knew him. He holiness, patience, natural modesty, was an excellent retreat-giver, spiritual wisdom and his immense sense of guide and counsellor. gratitude for all in life. He is sometimes known as a ‘quiet light’ for his steady Stylised Australia, with hints of ‘heart’ strength, resilience and consistency. Fr Vandel founded the Apostolic Dove and olive branch - symbols of - wisdom, good counsel, School for boys wishing to become MSC, of whom there were 150 in peace, love, pastoral care, messenger (over the seas from France to its first year of opening in 1867 at Chezal-Benoît, close to Issoudun in Australia); the biblical dove (Noah’s Ark) flew across the waters France. Red - colour of the dove when representing the wisdom and Open book - learning, knowledge, truth inspiration we draw from the Holy Spirit Hands - strength, action, faith, prayerfulness Green - hope and new life (young MSCs emerging from the ITA MISSA EST (Go forth/you are missioned/sent) Apostolic School) ORA PRO MUNDI (Pray for the world)

Mission At Downlands, we strive to follow the vision of Jules Chevalier, Founder of the MSC, who wanted to make known the Gospel message of God’s love and care for all men and women and to evoke a response in every human heart. The Downlands College community recognises a commitment to know and proclaim God’s love. We value truth, learning and respect for the individual as essential features of the education process. In the search for truth, Downlands encourages students to integrate faith with life.

Founded in love and built on love, MSC schools aware that in all we do with the young people in our care, offer a vision of hope for humankind, one to we are reaching out to the future - Strong in Mind, Spirit and which all their members can contribute as they Faith. grow strong in faith. In simple terms: at Downlands we are about loving young people into the fullness of human life. To help us in this we MSC Vision of Education have the most wonderful tools at our disposal: teachers passionate about teaching and learning; supportive parents; Downlands College was founded by the Catholic generous support staff; extensive curriculum choices; Society, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC - co-curricular activities and generally happy young people. Missionarium (Missionaries) Sacratissimi (most sacred) Downlands and the students, teachers, staff and parents/ Cordis (heart) in 1931. The Society was founded by carers who make up the school community are all human Fr Jules Chevalier at Issoudun in France in 1854. and are ’works in progress’ and therefore are not perfect; Jules Chevalier’s vision was quite simple: if people however, the aims are clear and each day is a contribution, again, to this ‘work in progress’. come to experience the love, kindness, gentleness A significant element of our spirit and distinctiveness is our and compassion of God then they will have hope, Spirituality of the Heart. This spirituality is a way of living meaning and purpose in their lives. which has the potential to nurture compassionate hearts Mindful of the teaching closest to Jesus’ heart - “Love while also being strongly linked to action for social justice as one another as I have loved you”- Missionaries of the both a social and moral imperative. Sacred Heart (professed and lay) especially value love, To this end The Jules Social Justice Group focuses on concern, compassion, understanding, respect and advocacy, awareness-raising, outreach and fundraising. acceptance of every individual. MSC (both professed The Downlands community strives to live and lay), through all their strengths and weaknesses, according to the ideals of the faith that seek to be the heart of God on earth. inspires it. The above qualities are enshrined in the charism To know and proclaim God’s love: Downlands exists as a handed on by Jules Chevalier and embodied in the learning community so that its members may learn to know MSC Constitutions: the love God has for each of us, witness to it in each other’s company at times of worship and prayer and share it with ... it is enough to have a heart that is able to love, each other in our relationships. Because we are created in to sympathise, and to be compassionate... the image and likeness of God’s goodness, we choose to God has given you a good, kind, sensitive heart ... serve that goodness in others by living the Gospel values the human heart is the most powerful means for of concern, compassion, understanding, respect and doing good. acceptance. This choice will form the faithful witness of our lives. Jules Chevalier, Le Sacré -Cœur, p. 200 f. Gentle Relationships: Ours is a spirit of family and a spirit of true Our community grows by the constant gift of God’s grace friendship formed by kindness and understanding, that inspires the efforts of its members as they build it into by compassion and mutual forgiveness, by one of faith and trust, knit together by gentle relationships gentleness, humility and simplicity, by hospitality where each is accepted, affirmed, listened to and challenged. and a sense of humour. Spirit of Service: MSC Constitutions # 32 Jesus, who came to serve and not to be served, is the This charism generates the spirit in which activities at model for staff, students and parents in their choice to be Downlands are carried out. In all activities, members of the available to help one another with openness, simplicity, Downlands family value every human person and hold as encouragement and a sense of humour. precious the healthy growth of body, mind and spirit. Compassion in times of need: Our approach to education can be summed up in a simple phrase: the heart of education is the education of the heart. We belong to our community because we have chosen to, In classrooms and outside of classrooms, in all the activities accepting, as Jesus accepted, that we will all know times of at Downlands, we are working towards enhancement weakness and failure, and so that when we need counsel, of the life of each individual physically, psychologically, challenge and care in order that growth and development intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. We want them to can occur, it is offered in a spirit of compassion and come to know the value of their own lives and so make a forgiveness. contribution for the betterment of the world in which they will live. We are attempting to engage hearts and minds in all school activities. We recognise that the best learning and best learning outcomes are the result of good relationships among people. Good discipline, also, comes from good and healthy relationships among people in the school community. We enjoy celebrating our difference and we are

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 6 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F College Contacts: Who do I see if I want information about or assistance with:

General Enquiries / Absentees College Office 07 4690 9500 [email protected] [email protected] Enrolments / Newsletter Ms Merilyn Rohde / Miss Mia Rennick [email protected] Fees / Payments Ms Jill Naumann [email protected]

Executive Team Principal Executive Assistant: Ms Debbie Carpenter [email protected] Mr Stephen Koch Deputy Principal Deputy Principal’s Assistant: [email protected] Mr Chris Oakes Ms Juanita Willett Teaching and Learning AP - Teaching and Learning’s Assistant: [email protected] Ms Sue Weir Mrs Bernadette Lynch Pastoral Care & Wellbeing AP - Pastoral Care’s Assistant: [email protected] Mr Dan Fraser Ms Juanita Willett Mission AP - Mission’s Assistant: [email protected] Mrs Andrea Collins Ms Juanita Willett Head of Boarding College Office 07 4690 9500 [email protected] Mr Ian Bulkin Business Manager College Office 07 4690 9500 [email protected] Mr Ian Mendes Team Leaders

Junior School Mrs Kara Locke [email protected]

Middle School Mr Rudi Ghidella [email protected]

Senior School Mrs Karen McLeod [email protected]

Year Group Leaders

Years 4, 5 and 6 Mrs Kara Locke [email protected]

Year 7 Ms Jo Pearson [email protected]

Year 8 Mr Phillip Yates [email protected]

Year 9 Mrs Lauren Russell [email protected]

Year 10 Mr Ben Wright [email protected]

Year 11 Mr Trevor Vallely [email protected]

Year 12 Mr Domenico Cullen [email protected]

Other Important Contacts

IRC Cuskelly Library Mrs Lisa McKewen [email protected]

IT Support Mr Lance McKewen [email protected]

College Counsellors Ms Jane Phelan / Ms Amira Bosnjak [email protected] Head of Sport Head of Sport Assistant [email protected] Ms Lauren Torr Ms Kristen Bliss Health Centre Registered Nurses [email protected] Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 8 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F 2021 Calendar Dates

Term 1 (10 weeks) Tuesday 26 January Australia Day PUBLIC HOLIDAY Wednesday 27 January New Student Induction (Years 4-6 and Years 8-12) 9:00am - 1:45pm Year 7 Induction (whole cohort) 9:00am - 1:45pm Boarders return 12noon Thursday 28 January Classes commence @ 8:30am Wednesday 31 March Grandparents Day Classes conclude @ 3pm Friday 2 April Good Friday PUBLIC HOLIDAY Monday 5 April Easter Monday PUBLIC HOLIDAY Term 2 (9 weeks) Tuesday 20 April Staff Day 8:30am / Boarders return 12noon / Parent-Teacher 2pm Wednesday 21 April Classes commence @ 8:30am Sunday 25 April ANZAC Day Monday 26 April ANZAC Day PUBLIC HOLIDAY Monday 3 May Labour Day PUBLIC HOLIDAY Monday 10 May NAPLAN Monday 10 May School Photo Day Friday 14 May Catch-up School Photo Day Sunday 23 May OPEN DAY Friday 28 May Merici-Chevalier Cup (home) Tuesday 1 June College Play Thursday 17 June Classes conclude @ 3:00pm Term 3 (10 weeks) Tuesday 13 July Staff Day 8:30am / Boarders return 12noon / Parent-Teacher 2pm Wednesday 14 July Classes commence @ 8:30am

TBC Junior Athletics Carnival Saturday 24 July O’Callaghan Cup Friday 30 July Secondary Athletics Carnival Thursday 16 September Classes conclude @ 3:00pm Friday 13 Seotember Downlands Art Exhibition Term 4 (8 Weeks) Monday 4 October Queen’s Birthday PUBLIC HOLIDAY Tuesday 5 October Staff Day / Boarders return 12noon / Parent-Teacher 2pm Wednesday 6 October Classes commence @ 8:30am Friday 15 October Orientation Day for 2021 Year 7 students Friday 22 October Year 12 Last day of classes Friday 19 November Year 12 Academic Awards Thursday 25 November Classes conclude @ 12:34pm

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Boarder Parents’ Dinner There will be a Boarder Parents Dinner on Wednesday 27 January commencing at 5:30pm. This is an ideal time to meet the Principal and the College Executive, Boarding staff and other boarding parents, both current and new to our Downlands College Community. All boarding parents are invited. There is no cost; however, an RSVP is required. Community Dinner This fabulous dinner is at 6pm on Friday 19 February. All parents will be invited to attend. There is no cost; however, an RSVP is essential. Ag Supporters Parents and Friends Our Ag Supporters Group supports all Downlands Come along and find out what makes Downlands tick. Agricultural-related activities including the Cattle Hear from the Principal and discuss issues relevant to Show Team, Industry excursions and donations parent groups. Decide on how the P&F Levy is used towards the Rural Centre. To include rural-based and funding of projects for the community. families along with local families, the Ag Supporters Third Wednesday of month, 5:30pm group comes together at significant events throughout the year, such as Downlands Grammar Venue: Boardroom/DPSA Room Day and at major livestock shows when required. Dinner Meetings last meeting of term Discussions primarily via email. Boarder Parent Network Just as our boarders are the heart of our College, so Art Exhibition Committee are our boarder parents. Be part of the team that coordinates the biggest social Lunch meetings include presentations from staff and and fundraising event on the Downlands calendar. opportunities for feedback from parents. New ideas and energy are always welcome. Meeting dates TBA. Please contact Mr Ian Third Monday of the month, 5:30pm Bulkin, Head of Boarding on 4690 9662 for March - October more information Boardroom/DPSA Room, Tyson Manor

Sports Supporters FOPA Our Sports Supporters Association supports all The Friends of the Performing Arts group supports Downlands sporting groups as well as sports tours our vibrant cultural program. They play an important and outstanding individual students. role in many of the cultural events each year and raise Funds raised by this group go towards sports facilities funds to provide resources and learning opportunities and equipment. for The Arts department. Second Thursday of month, 5:30pm First Monday of month, 7.00pm Venue: Patterson Hall 1 (Art rooms) Graham Centre

Families have many opportunities to be part of the Downlands Community. Come along & join us!

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School Forms - return by 22 January Student Record Book (SRB) All the forms you need are available on the College Students will be given a Student Record Book (SRB). website, making them much easier to access and Parents/carers should regularly check their child’s complete, particularly if you have more than one child Student Record Book (SRB) for day-to-day comments, at Downlands. Visit www.downlands.qld.edu.au and assessment and upcoming events. Parents and simply click on PARENT ESSENTIALS. Students may also access the electronic diary in Please return signed “Digital Downlands Program - My.Downlands. Guidelines and Responsibilities of Borrowing a Laptop Downlands eNews Computer” Without this document your child cannot Downlands College eNews is emailed to parents, be issued with a College laptop. Remember to also list students and staff and is also available on the College the laptop on your home insurance policy. You will be website. This online newsletter means parents have charged for all loss or damage to laptops or chargers easy access to linked information and helps our not covered by accidental damage, insurance or community to stay up-to-date with College news. warranty. All NEW Students SMS Messaging • Student Health and Medical Consent Form Downlands uses SMS messaging to notify parents • Downlands Digital Agreement incorporating the of unexplained student absences or in case of Application for Computer Network Account emergency. Please ensure at least one current mobile • Music Form phone number is listed in My.Downlands / Parent Lounge. • Data Collection Form • Vaccination Forms - required for Years 7 & 10 Parent Information Evenings students Parents are invited to attend Parent Information Additional forms for Boarding Students Evenings for their child’s relevant year levels at the start of each year. Please check these calendar dates • Medication Management Policy and Practice in the printed Calendar and the My.Downlands online Guidelines and Boarding Student Agreement for calendar. Medication • Consent Form for Influenza Vaccination Handbooks • Mobile Phone Acceptable Use Policy Contract All Downlands Handbooks are available on • Northpoint Pharmacy Application for 30 Day the College website PARENT ESSENTIALS - Account (if required) PUBLICATIONS • Garden City Cab Account Application (if required) • Information Handbook • Boarding Student Driver Contract (if required) • Boarding Supplement • Arts Department Handbook Please look at My.Downlands • Years 4-6 Curriculum Handbook This web portal gives you access to everything you • Years 7-10 Curriculum Handbook need to know about your child at Downlands. You • Years 11 and 12 Curriculum Handbook can view timetables, email teachers, print reports, • Co-curricular Handbook, including sport view calendars, see attendance, book Parent/Teacher Booklists interviews and, most importantly, update your contact Booklists can be accessed via our website PARENT details and your child’s/children’s medical details ESSENTIALS button and purchased from Browns New parents/carers will be emailed their Office Choice or with a supplier of your choice. My.Downlands login details in mid-January 2021. NB: Please purchase individual subject notebooks and Returning parents should already have login details. not 5-subject books. A printed College calendar will be posted to families in January. Printing/Copy Cards A complete calendar, including assessment dates, may Students use their ID cards as printing swipe cards. also be accessed via My.Downlands. While many subjects allow electronic submission of assignments, students will be allocated a reasonable allowance, for printing/copying. When they have exhausted that allowance a charge will apply.

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F 11 Text Books Downlands Bus Services Downlands operates a Text Book Hire scheme, the Downlands College operates a free bus service for cost of which is included in the Tuition Fee. students within Toowoomba city, Blue Mountain Text books are issued to students at the beginning Heights and Highfields. Robertsons Coaches operate of the year and must be returned, clean and in good the College bus service. condition, by the due date, usually at the end of each As some adjustments have been made to the Bus semester. Routes, ALL families are encouraged to check the A charge equivalent to the cost of the books is made detailed bus route overviews and identify the stop for lost, dirty or damaged text books and for books closest to your residence. Visit the College website NOT RETURNED before the due date. Books NOT PARENT ESSENTIALS - BUS SERVICE to find detailed RETURNED before the end of semester due date are Bus Route information and the Code of Conduct for automatically deemed to be lost and the cost of the School Students travelling on Buses. Please note: book is added to the account. Students are expected to be at the bus stop 5 minutes before pick-up time. ALL students are made aware of which text books must be returned by which date through Daily Questions or feedback about College bus services Notices. Students are given at least one week’s notice should be emailed to [email protected] to CHECK which books are due to be returned. Please note: At the beginning of every year all bus Parents are also notified by email and in Downlands routes are re-examined to reflect student needs. e-News when books are due back for return. Parents Whilst changes to the routes may occur during the are welcome to contact the Book Room to confirm year, any changes will be communicated to parents which books are due back for return BEFORE the end prior to taking effect. of each term and semester. School Fees Co-curricular Activities and Sport Accounts are issued prior to the beginning of each Information about co-curricular activities, such as term and are payable on the first day of each term. An Music sign-ups, Cattle Show Team, Robotics Club Administration Fee is added to outstanding accounts. etc and sports teams will be made available through There are a number of options available for payment Student Notices, Parent Lounge and Downlands of school fees. These are designed to assist in e-News. Daily Prayer and Morning Notices are read meeting individual financial arrangements. during Pastoral Care class and Year Group Leaders In the event that fees are not paid and no often follow up those students who they know to be communication or explanation is provided, it is interested in certain activities. College Board Policy that termination of enrolment Students are encouraged and empowered to ask may be considered. Communication between parents questions and to find out the information they need and the College is essential in this regard. to know. Please contact the Business Manager should you Parents are welcome to email the Master/Mistress in require further information. Charge for details. This information is available on All forms relating to school fees are available on the College website THE DOWNLANDS CHOICE - the College website > PARENT ESSENTIALS SPORTING CHOICE After School Duty of Care College Policies Downlands College Policy documents are available Suitable arrangements are to be made with your child on the College website PARENT ESSENTIALS - to be picked up and dropped off at the correct times POLICIES (commencement and/or completion) for both school and co-curricular activities. If students are waiting to Should you have any questions regarding these be picked up after school they must be situated on documents, please contact the Business Manager. the front lawn near the Reception building, where it Banking at School is visible for staff and parents who are coming and going from the College. Students are not permitted to A Commonwealth Bank EFTPOS facility is located remain in Year Level areas after 3:00pm. at The Manor Shop at Downlands. Commonwealth The College does not provide supervision prior to Keycards may be used at this facility. 8:10am or beyond 3:00pm. Students are able to withdraw a maximum amount of NB. Prior to 8:10am, Junior students are only $20.00, conditional upon a minimum $1.00 purchase. permitted to be in Tudor Place. At 8:10am, Junior There are no bank fees attached to the students may assemble in Lower Notre Dame Commonwealth student accounts. It is strongly suggested that pocket money is directly credited to the student’s Keycard account.

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 12 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F With work commencing on the Cuskelly Library Middle and Senior School day students may purchase upgrades, the Tuckshop has been relocated and meals on a pay-as-you-go system - via EFTPOS or all meals will be served from the newly renovated with pre-loaded ID cards. Visit Flexischools so that facilities in Tudor Hall. The College has partnered you can pre-load your child/s ID cards. Flexischools with Chartwells, a group which specialises in can also be accessed from your My.Downlands providing hospitality services to schools and dashboard - by simply clicking on MyTuckshop. universities. Chartwells will provide fresh and healthy Meals for Junior Students must be pre-ordered food for the entire College community, as well as online at Flexischools by 8:30am each day and will be cleaning and laundry services. delivered to the Junior School. The order dashboard Chartwells uses quality, seasonal ingredients and allows Parents to advise catering staff of any allergies a variety of cooking methods to produce creative, or intolerances. nutritious menus. A variety of meals will be available Families who have previously used Flexischools in the Manor Canteen (for boarders and boarder will be able to do so with the same log in details as meals) and Café Issoudun (for tuckshop options). before. New families are encouraged to register. Parents and students must be pro-active in notifying If you require any assistance, the Flexischools catering staff of allergies and food sensitivities so Customer Service Team are available to help on they may be accommodated, ensuring that there is 1300 361 769 or via [email protected] something on offer for everyone.

Curriculum Leaders The Arts Mr Shane Tooley [email protected] Business, Hospitality, IT Ms Gillian Smith [email protected] Careers and Learning Pathways Ms Gillian Smith [email protected] English Ms Whitney McCarthy-Cole [email protected] Humanities Ms Jan Lowry [email protected] Industrial Technology and Design Mr Kent Holman [email protected] Learning Support Ms Sharon Thanabal [email protected] Mathematics Mrs Leanne Butler [email protected] Physical Education Mrs Lynne Waters [email protected] Religious Education Mr Michael Montafia [email protected] Science Mrs Leanne Colthup [email protected]

Extended Day Student program The Extended Day Student program allows parents to elect one of two options: 1. Students can stay at the College under care of the boarding house from 7am until the conclusion of study at 8:10pm. 2. Sleep over at the College for one or two nights. This would be especially useful for students who have commitments to sport, drama, music, Cattle Show Team etc. In addition to the above services, Downlands also offers an Extended Day Student (after school) service. This service runs from 3:10pm until 8:10pm only; however, parents can elect to collect their child earlier if required. Downlands day students either live in our lovely city or travel in from places such as Allora to the south, Both Casual Boarding and the Extended Day Student Crows Nest and beyond to the north, Rosewood Program are subject to availability. A minimum of to the east and from Dalby to the west. To assist three school days’ notice is required prior to using the our busy families with managing their student’s program. Enquiries about Casual Boarding and the academic and co-curricular schedules, Downlands Extended Day Program should be directed to Mr Ian invites families in all year levels to take advantage of Bulkin, Head of Boarding. the opportunity to access Casual Boarding or the Email: [email protected] Extended Day Student program. Casual Boarding Casual Boarding (four nights per week or fewer on an irregular basis) is available for families: • when parents/carers need to be away from home; • when students would benefit from supervised study at night; • as a way of reducing the amount of travel each week; • when students need to be at school early/late for academic and/or co-curricular programs.

Boarding Houses Mrs Bernadette Hyde- 07 4690 9621 Baker House (Years 5-9 Girls) [email protected] Mewburn 0417 770 784 Chevalier House 07 4690 9594 Mrs Lea-Anne Geppert [email protected] (Years 10-12 Girls) 0403 123 602 Harris House (Years 10-12 07 4690 9506 Mr Chris Proctor [email protected] Boys) 0407 659 205 Head of Junior Boys Mr Tere Ora Tamehana [email protected] Boarding (Years 5-9 Boys) Copas House 07 4690 9556 [email protected] (Years 5-8 Boys) 0408 730 668 Cody House 07 4690 9584 [email protected] (Years 9 Boys) 0407 022 088

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The Downlands community strives to live 3. Serving Spiritually according to the ideals of the faith that inspires it. Acting spiritually in service of others is an essential part of our community. We serve others by: To know and proclaim God’s love: Downlands exists • using our time well, developing our talents and as a learning community so that its members may assisting others to do the same learn to know the love God has for each of us, witness • honouring commitments, being organised and to it in each other’s company at times of worship and achieving to the best of our ability prayer and share it with each other in our relationships. • being ready to help others, especially if someone is Because we are created in the image and likeness of finding things difficult God’s goodness, we choose to serve that goodness • sharing readily in common tasks and supporting community service programs in others by living the Gospel values of concern, • welcoming guests, visitors and new-comers compassion, understanding, respect and acceptance. • expressing gratitude This choice will form the faithful witness of our lives.

Gentle Relationships: Our community grows by the 4. Forgiving with Compassion constant gift of God’s grace that inspires the efforts of Times of weakness and failure create the need to its members as they build it into one of faith and trust, forgive, to accept forgiveness and to accept help knit together by gentle relationships where each is compassionately offered. accepted, affirmed, listened to and challenged. These needs suppose: Spirit of Service: Jesus, who came to serve and not to • a willingness to care, counsel and befriend be served, is the model for staff, students and parents • a readiness to help in a way that communicates in their choice to be available to help one another with unreserved forgiveness openness, simplicity, encouragement and a sense of • an attitude which can accept and be grateful for humour. help offered in this way

Compassion in times of need: We belong to our 5. Assisting Growth and Development in our community because we have chosen to, accepting, Downlands College community as Jesus accepted, that we will all know times of Becoming a member of our community indicates weakness and failure, and so that when we need a free commitment to grow in faith and to develop counsel, challenge and care in order that growth our gifts in the service of others, whatever our role and development can occur, it is offered in a spirit of in the community. Members of the community compassion and forgiveness. strive to assist this growth and development through Community Behaviour affirmation and unconditional positive regard. • Affirmation is the recognition of an individual’s These statements guide our learning community in special worth and the naming of their contribution terms of attitudes and activities that faith inspires: to the community. In making affirmation an integral 1. Knowing and proclaiming the love of God part of daily community life, each individual feels a sense of belonging and acceptance. We acknowledge God’s love, and God’s plans for our • Unconditional positive regard acknowledges the peace, by valuing prayer and worship in our daily lives: goodness of others, created in the image and • participating to the fullest in College liturgies likeness of God’s goodness. Relationships forged • supporting wholeheartedly retreats and activities of in the unconditional acceptance of this goodness a spiritual nature challenge us to grow in faith and to develop all our • respecting sacred places, times and things God-given talents to the fullest. • valuing ourselves, others and our environment

2. Forming Gentle Relationships These relationships, that are witness to our love for God in others, are formed by: • speaking politely and with a friendly tone • listening to others, valuing their opinions • affirming each other’s efforts and achievements • requiring of ourselves patient, thoughtful, honest and punctual collaboration • respecting the rights of others to privacy and property • dealing fairly at all times

Student Code of Conduct The College Uniform is a sign of belonging to Downlands College and it I will respect the right of all students to learn. is expected that this will be worn with I will strive to work to my potential in those pride. All uniform requirements are subjects/activities I have undertaken. available in the College Uniform Shop I am aware that any uniform is a and Bookroom. distinguishing mark and therefore what The day uniform is worn five days a week and the I do and how I behave while I am in my sports uniform is brought to school to change into Downlands uniform may reflect on our for the period the students have Health and Physical Education (HPE). College community. All clothing should be labelled with name tags. I will respect the right of all College Responsibility for unmarked clothing rests with the personnel to carry out their duties without students. interference. • Students are expected to arrive and depart each day in the appropriate, full College uniform worn I will respect the rules and regulations of as it is intended, neatly and with pride, at all times. the College and will work within these Whilst off campus, students are expected to wear the College uniform to the standard expected on guidelines. campus. • The correct Sports or PE uniform is to be worn for The Spirit of our Society is one of love and kindness, all sports activities and PE lessons. humility and simplicity; it is, above all, one of love for • All items of uniform must be the correct size for the justice and concern for all, especially the very poor. student at all times. MSC Constitutions #13 • All items of uniform should be clearly and permanently marked for ease of identification. • School shoes should be kept clean and polished; shoes are to be maintained in good condition. • Students are to wear the College socks; socks must be pulled up and secured so that they remain in position throughout the day. • A note, signed in the Notes section of the Student Record Book and counter-signed by the Year Leader, must explain variations to the wearing of the uniform. Parents may also email the studen’ts Pastoral Care teacher or Year Leader. • Incorrect uniform or presentation will be addressed initially with the student, then with the parent /carer. • Failure to correct breaches will result in the student being sent home until the issue is resolved. • All uniforms must be worn in their entirety, including appropriate shoes and hats, and not mixed and matched (eg. students are not permitted to wear A Downlands school bag is tracksuit tops with their day uniform). compulsory for every student. • Belts should be worn where the uniform allows - only College regulation belts are acceptable; hats The Downlands school bag is a compulsory must be kept clean and in good condition, or be part of the College uniform. Three bags are replaced. available, including the Downlands sports bag, along with the Smart Pack and Assemblies / Liturgies / Formal Chiro Pack back packs designed Ceremonies to provide more support for Students are to arrive at assemblies, liturgies and students carrying heavier formal ceremonies wearing the uniform as it is school equipment. All bags are intended and with pride; this includes wearing available from the Downlands the College blazer as the outer garmet during the Uniform Shop and cost winter months and at all times if receiving an award, between $50 -$90. speaking at assembly or participating in liturgies.

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 16 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F GIRLS UNIFORM GIRLS UNIFORM Summer Winter Option 1 Option 1 Dress; length - meet the knee Blue shirt with College crest (Years 4 - 9); white shirt with Girls dress tie; Year 12 - Senior dress tie College crest (Years 10 - 12) White ankle turnover socks College striped tie; Year 12 - Senior tie Black leather lace-up school shoes Dark charcoal pleated skirt; length - below knee Royal blue jumper with College crest Opaque black stockings Dark charcoal felt hat with College hatband Black leather lace-up school shoes Royal blue blazer with College crest Option 2* Royal blue jumper with College crest Blue shirt with College crest Dark charcoal felt hat with College hatband (Years 4 - 9); white shirt with College crest (Years 10 - 12) The College blazer must be the first outer garment worn during the winter months. Dark charcoal mid-knee length shorts with College crest College Scarf (Term 2/3). Plain black belt Option 2* College striped tie; Blue College shirt with crest (Years 4 - 9); white College shirt with Year 12 - Senior tie crest (Years 10 - 12) Charcoal socks with College stripes Dark charcoal long pants with College crest Sport and PE Plain black belt Sports shirt College crest and House colours College striped tie; Year 12 - Senior tie Downlands sports shorts College charcoal socks with College stripes or black business socks (Novelty socks not permitted) Royal blue and red tracksuit pants with College crest Downlands white sport socks only *Due to supplier issues, items will be available soon. Conservatively coloured runners; non-marking soles Royal blue bucket hat with College crest Royal blue hoodie with College crest Optional for Year 12: Senior jersey Not permitted: Co-curricular uniform, tour or training apparel

BOYS UNIFORM BOYS UNIFORM Summer Winter Blue shirt with College crest Blue College shirt with crest (Years 4 - 9); white College shirt with (Years 4 - 9); white shirt with College crest (Years 10 - 12) crest (Years 10 - 12) Dark charcoal mid-knee length shorts with College crest Dark charcoal long pants with College crest

Plain black belt Plain black belt 2020

185.00 70 - 140 College striped tie; College striped tie; Year 12 - Senior tie Unisex Items 85.00 8 - 30 Blazer (Short, Regular & Long) 60.00 Price Year 12 - Senior tie Jumper - Wool 8 - 24 College charcoal socks withPrice List College - Girls Uniform stripesSizes or black business 38.00 55.00 - Jumper - Poly/Cotton 22.00 Item 2 - 28 55.00 - College charcoal socks with College stripes socks (Novelty socks not permitted) College Scarf 25.00 Years 4 - 9 Long Sleeve Blouse 6 - 26 22.00 College Striped Tie - Years 10 - 12 Long Sleeve Blouse - 60.00 22.00 Year 12 Tie - Black leather lace-up school shoes Black leather lace-up schoolGirls Dress Tieshoes 2 - 28 76.00 55.00 Perfoming Arts Tie 8 - 16, XS - 6XL Formal Skirt 2 - 28 85.00 38.89 Performing Arts Vest 6 - 16, XS-4XL Royal blue jumper with College crest Royal blue blazer with CollegeFormal Dress crest 52 - 61 7.00 75.00 Sports Shirt in House colours 8 - 16, S - 3XL Girls Formal Hat 2-8, 8-11, 11-14 10.00 80.00 2XS - 3XL Dark charcoal felt hat with College hatband Royal blue jumper with CollegeWhite Ankle Socks crest Avg, Tall, Xtall 8.00 Downlands Hoodie 45.00 - Tracksuit Top 2XS - 3XL Opaque Stockings 38.00 8.00 2-8, 8-11, 11-14 Opaque Knee-Hi 6 - 22 45.00 Tracksuit Pants 12.00 Dark charcoal felt hat with College hatband 2-8, 8-11, 11-14 Sport and PE Sport Skirt 4 - 20 30.00 Sport Socks 12.00 4XS - 3XL S - XXL Bike Pants 35.00 Team Socks 30.00 The College blazer must be the first outer6 - 22 garment worn during 8 - 16, S - 3XL Sports shirt with College crest and House colours Girls Sport Shorts 43.50 Bucket Hat 65.00 6 - 18 2XS - XL Volleyball Shorts 47.00 Ag Polo 55.00 the winter months. Volleyball Shirt 6 - 20 XS - 2XL 97.50 Ag Shirt 20.00 Downlands sports shorts Touch Singlet 6 - 24 55.00 Ag Vest - College Scarf (Term 2/3) Netball Dress 6 - 22 Ag Scarf Royal blue and red tracksuit pants with College crest Performing Arts Slacks

Downlands white sports socks only Price School Bags 90.00 Sizes - Price List - Boys Uniform 47.00 NB: a Downlands College School bag is compulsory 70.00 Item 4 - 30 Chiro Back Pack - Conservatively coloured runners; non-marking soles 47.00 50.00 Years 4 - 9 Long Sleeve Shirt 10 - 30 Smartpak Back Pack - Uniform Shop 34.00 Years 10 - 12 Long Sleeve Shirt 4 - M11 Sport Bag Royal blue bucket hat with College crest 43.00 Phone: 07 4690 9677College Shorts (formal) 4 - M11 25.00 College Trousers 70 - 115 Royal blue hoodie with College crest 85.00 All prices correct at time of printing. College Regulation Belt 52 - 62 [email protected] Prices may vary without notice. Boys Formal Hat 2-8, 8-11, 11-14 Optional for Year 12: Senior jersey 30.00 Long College Socks 4XS - 3XL Please note: GST is included in all prices 18.50 Clothing not available on account. Sport Shorts S - 2XL Not permitted: Co-curricular uniform, tour or training apparel During Term time, the Uniform Shop is 48.00open Cricket Hat 12 - 24 65.00 Cricket Shirt 2XS - 2XL Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00am50.00 - 12 Football / Soccer Jersey 2XS - 2XL 67.50 Football / Soccer Shorts J12 - J14 & XS - XL 32.25 Downlands College Ltd ABN 96 071 878 478 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia noon and 12:30 - 3:45pmRugby Jersey J12 - J14 & XS - 5XL CRICOS Provider Number 00494F Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 | www.downlands.qld.edu.au 43.50 Rugby Shorts 12, 14, 2XS - L Uniform Brochure 27112019 Second Hand Clothing - ATouch selection / Volleyball Shirt of sizes available. Extended hours during busy periods.

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F 17 Hair Cosmetics • Hair must be neat, tidy and clean and must be kept off Makeup (foundation, mascara, eyeliner and lipstick, the face for both boys and girls. or equivalent), nail polish and other decorations must • Hairstyles must allow correct wearing of the College not be worn with the College uniform. Lightly tinted hat. Hairstyles must be natural looking, and hair must be moisturiser or sunscreen is permitted. natural in colour for all students and the need to be conservative. Hair must not be excessively layered, and the Nails must be a conservative length and colour. contrast must be kept to a minimum and faded without Discretion regarding nails will be made by the Year a sudden change of hair length. Leader in consultation with the Team Leader • Boys must ensure that their hair is no longer than 8cm in length and should still adhere to all other hair styling Hats rules. A fringe must not meet the eyebrows. In keeping with the College Sunsafe Policy, all students • Undercuts, tracts, lines, shapes or any other patterns cut must wear a College hat. The hat should be worn into the hair is not permitted. when travelling to and from school, during breaks and • Girls with hair below the collar must be tied back with a whenever the student is outside. The hat must be kept ribbon/scrunchie in College colours. in a respectable condition and must be named. • Boys must ensure their hair is off the collar and must be longer than gauge 1. Sports Attire • The use of hair products such as gel, wax or mousse Downlands expects a high standard of dress for all must be minimal. sports. Students participating in College sport should • Boys are to be clean-shaven at all times. always look presentable. Sports coaches will indicate • Discretion regarding haircuts will be made by the Year to students the uniform required for their particular Leader in consultation with the Team Leader sport. The specified uniform should be worn without variations. In keeping with the College Sunsafe Jewellery and Body Art Policy, students must wear a College sports hat when participating in outdoor sport. Permitted for boys: • A plain watch. CHANGING UNIFORM Permitted for girls: (CURRICULAR & CO-CURRICULAR): • A plain watch Students must use the appropriate change facilities available for • A simple, discrete necklace to be concealed by shirt both curricular (including PE, Dance, Drama etc) and co-curric- • One pair of single-colour earrings; round or heart ular activities. It is the responsibility of the Teacher/MIC Sport/ shaped only; sleepers, studs or balls that must fit entirely MIC Co-curricular activity to arrange suitable facilities for the within the circle (below) students. Sports uniform is to be worn for all PE/Dance classes • Clear piercings if necessary and co-curricular activities. Not permitted: • Rings Casual/Recreational Attire • Nose rings / studs This applies to all students on ‘free dress’ occasions and • Bracelets or anklets also outside normal school hours: • Promotional wristbands (other than those issued by the • Dress may be casual but never untidy, dirty, tatty, ex- College) treme or immodest • Any other piercings, including spacers/stretchers and • No shirts with rude or offensive designs or language, or tongue studs. exploitative advertising logos • N.B: A medical certificate is required for copper bracelets • Footwear must enclose the whole foot - no thongs, or daith piercings (migraine earrings). scuffs, slides etc Jewellery worn in contravention of this requirement will be: • Tattered or ‘silly’ hats are not to be worn 1. Yielded by student to observing staff member • No midriff, strappy or revealing tops or dresses 2. Accepted by Year Leader, with student details recorded • No very short skirts, dresses or shorts 3. Sealed in an envelope • One piece swimwear only, as required 4. Stored in the College strong room Students who do not meet uniform expectations may be sent 5. Collected by student or parent at discretion of Year home or may be required to remain in the boarding house until Leader. the situation is addressed to the satisfaction of the College. All care but no responsibility is taken with such items.

• Permanent body art (tattoo) is not permitted by law for Minors under 18 years of age in Queensland. If a student has a tattoo, this must be covered at all times by clothing items or a skin coloured sleeve, including whilst at sporting fixtures where the student is representing the College.

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At Downlands, every student is issued with of the assigned a laptop as part of the Digital Downlands laptop on other Program, a program established with the aim networks such as of providing the best possible environment the student’s home internet service or other computing to assist our students to be competent, resources must comply with the rules appropriate to effective and responsible users of technology that network. If students choose to use the Internet in the pursuit of academic excellence. for unacceptable purposes as above, then the This program is equally available to all members of privilege of access will be suspended or terminated by the College community. All devices are owned by the the appropriate College authorities. College and issued to students in a way similar to our Access current Textbook Hire System. Students leaving the College must return the laptops to the College. The use of the Internet at Downlands College is Families (parents/carers and students) will be required specifically for educational purposes. Students found to sign an agreement to indicate their acceptance to be accessing the Internet through other channels of the Digital Downlands Program - Guidelines and such as proxy servers and not through the school Responsibilities of Borrowing a Laptop Computer. designated gateway will have their College accounts suspended or terminated by the appropriate College Our aim is to ensure that all students have access to authorities. technology which enables them to learn effectively anywhere, anytime, and at any level. Technology Students are not to manipulate, delete or modify any offers opportunities to personalise learning for system setting on their device. Adding software or students; in effect, allowing them the flexibility to deleting monitoring software for ghosting their laptop work ahead of their class if they wish and choice in within the College is not tolerated and the student will the work they do. Feedback from students indicates have their College account suspended or terminated that they want better access to technology and that by the appropriate College authorities. Students will they want to work collaboratively sharing ideas and receive an appropriate consequence as outlined by interacting with their teachers and peers, at home or the Behaviour Level System. in the boarding house and at school. Network Etiquette Downlands enforces Australian Copyright Law Students will abide by the generally accepted rules of and does not tolerate format shifting of audio and network etiquette. video files. Sharing of these files between storage • Be polite. Do not be abusive in your messages to devices and College devices or storage of these files others. on the College device is unacceptable and against • Use suitable language. Do not use profanity, the College Acceptable Use Policy. The College is vulgarities, sexually-oriented or other inappropriate governed by the Acceptable Use Policy which can be language. found on the College website. Serious consequences Do not reveal your personal address or phone are enforced if such behaviour infringes Australian • number, or that of anyone else. Copyright Law. • Remember that electronic mail messages are not Students have access to email through the College guaranteed to be private. Those who operate the network and at home. All students have flexibility to use various on-line services have access to all messages email to contact teachers, staff and people outside the and can report to the authorities messages which College. Boarding students have the ability to email their support illegal activities. family by their College email account. • Do not use the network in a way that would disrupt Acceptable Use the use of the network by others. • Assume that all communications, programs, and Internet access must be in support of education information which are accessible on-line are private and research and consistent with the educational property. As such, do not download any files and ethical objectives of Downlands College. The without prior authorisation transmission of any material in violation of national • Do not upload or download any software unless it is or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but free from any computer virus. is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material or material protected by trade • BE AWARE: All messages are able to be traced to a particular student. Once a message is sent, it secret. The use of the Downlands College network cannot be recalled. for commercial purposes is not acceptable. The use

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F 19 Expectations for Technology Use in the Mobile Phones and Other Technical Classroom and at School Devices • Ensure that the Name label supplied by the College Mobile phones and all portable music players must remains affixed to the laptop and is not removed. be out of sight and not used in any capacity whilst Personal stickers are not permitted. on College grounds between 8.30am and 3.00pm • Always transport the laptop in the case or bag on school days, unless advised by the classroom provided by the College. teacher to be used for curriculum purposes. This • Ensure your laptop is fully charged for the policy covers any mobile phones, message services, commencement of the school day. camera technology, musical device or any technical • Ensure your laptop is set to sleep when lid is closed. communication device which may interrupt or distract the individual’s or group’s attention from College • Access the daily notices when appropriate. activities. • Establish good practice when designing your folder/ The College has in place appropriate means, through file structure on the One Drive system, this includes Reception and Boarding staff, for parents/carers to establishing subject folders to ensure automatic saving and backup of files. contact students. • The College accepts no responsibility for personal • Employ good practice when naming your files. Use devices brought to school. Any loss, damage or versioning to prevent complete loss of file. theft is the responsibility of the student. • Be familiar with the Helpdesk personnel and • Should a device be misused it may be confiscated location and when you are permitted to access the by teachers and given to Reception via the Year Helpdesk. Leader and Team Leader. The student’s parents/ • Use MyDownlands often to gather information on carers or boarding house staff will be notified to learning modules, homework and assessment. collect the phone from the front office at a time • Learn to be familiar with MS Office, particularly convenient to them. Word, Excel and Outlook. • Use of these devices on excursions arranged by the • Establish folders in Outlook and redirect mail from College will be at the discretion of the teacher in familiar sources to these folders. charge of the activity. • Be familiar with how to download Apps and printer/ scanner drivers. • Do not plagiarise (the use of intellectual property which is not of your own making). • Secure your own intellectual property (data). • Never reveal your password. • Always check downloaded files for viruses. • Secure your laptop. Emergency news from home... • Do not leave it in heavy traffic areas. In the event of a parent wanting to relay difficult • Always place it securely in your locker at breaks. or emergency news from home to a student, • Do not use proxy servers or other methods to please do not message your child directly on their access the internet whilst at school. mobile phone. Please call College Reception, • The school system provides you with the most (07) 4690 9500. The College will then be able secure internet access – use it. to provide appropriate care and support for your child if it is needed. • Always have backups of your data, particularly assessment items. This will occur when you use One Drive. You should also email copies of assessment to yourself as a failsafe. • Be familiar with the Downlands Acceptable Use policy. • Be familiar with the Downlands Bullying / Cyberbullying Policy. Proper use of technology in the classroom is monitored via Lanschool technology.

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 20 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F Questions and Answers Do the laptops get system and software Can students bring their own laptops updates? from home? Most minor updates will occur as the student laptop No. The Digital Downlands Program is designed for connects to the College network. Major upgrades all students in Years 4-12 to be working from identical may be required from time to time and as such this devices using a common operating system with a may require the devices to be recalled for installation uniform suite of software. These devices (hardware at the College. and software) will be fully supported by the school’s What happens if a computer is broken? IT services staff. Teachers and staff will be provided with training that is specifically directed towards the The student may be issued with a replacement device usage of the school’s designated common platform while their laptop is being repaired. Of course, wilful and device. This policy was formulated after extensive damage will be addressed through our existing consultation with parents and staff, many of whom behaviour management channels. were concerned that a range of machines would Are there any recommended guidelines promote unhealthy competition between students. for home usage? Can students install their own computer We understand that any program involving using games and other personal software? computers at school and at home is a partnership Students may install legally purchased software, apps between the College, your family and the student. and programs on their laptop device providing: Downlands College has web and email filters for the • that the applications are appropriate to the school safety of your child whilst working within the College and boarding setting; network; however, no system is fail-safe and students • the software does not interfere with school licensed will be regularly reminded of appropriate internet and software on the laptop; and computer usage. • they leave sufficient disk space for school work and At home we recommend: files. • setting time frames for use of each device your child has access to (including iPods, smartphones, Please note that the software needs to be compatible gaming consoles and televisions with internet with the 64 bit Windows operating system. access); As is good practice, students will need to perform • providing a public area of your home for easily regular backups of their software and files because if supervised computer use; and problems do occur, IT staff will restore the device to • regular checks of devices by parents/carers. the standard configuration. What software will be installed on the What happens if the computer is stolen? devices? When at school, students should have their computer with them, or secured in their locker. Using the 64 Bit Windows operating system, the Outside of school, students are advised to leave laptops come installed with specialist software which their computer in their schoolbag and never leave is licensed to the school for student use. This software it unattended. Students will also be advised not to includes Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, and subject remove their laptops from their bags in public places. specific programs. Downlands’ insurance does not cover the device for What accessories are required? theft, loss, wilful damage or other associated claims. Computer accessories such as earbuds/headphones, Please speak with your own insurer to ensure the an external mouse, or speakers may be required device is covered under your home and contents for certain subjects. If they are required they will be policy. included on the booklist and available at the College Do they come with a special bag? Uniform and Bookshop. Each laptop comes complete with a Targus Contego What system is put in place for virus padded bag for carriage and storage. Students protection? will need to use the bag provided, as well as take common sense precautions to protect the computer. Downlands College licenses enterprise standard virus At the beginning of each year, students will be taught protection and anti-malware systems from leading how to look after this important learning device. software vendors. This software will be installed on the devices in their initial deployment. Daily software Laptops MUST be transported in the carry case updates will occur on connection to the College provided. This includes moving between classes and network. to and from home/boarding house.

The Library is an integral part of the school. It Loan Limits - Years 4 to 6 supports the aims of the school and will endeavour to • Total books: 4 ( Max: 2 F or 2 NF) assist in the fulfilment of these aims by the provision • Periodicals: 2 of material which will assist in the development of the • Fiction: 2 weeks full human potential of each student. Membership of • Non-Fiction: 1 week the Cuskelly Library is automatic to students and staff. Loan Limits Years 7 to 9 Online Access • Total books: 6 ( Max: 4 F or 4 NF) Many of the Cuskelly Library resources are available • Periodicals: 2 online via the Downlands Sharepoint site. Access • Fiction: 2 weeks is via the Our Library tab on the homepage http:// • Non-Fiction: 1 week my.downlands.qld.edu.au then by clicking on the Our Library tab. Here students have access to the Library Loan Limits - Years 10 - 12 catalogue (including Cloud based video content), • Total books: 10 (Max: 6 F or 6 NF) eBooks, Databases, Library bookings, and ClickView • Periodicals: 2 online. Students are welcome to see Library staff for • Fiction: 2 weeks training or assistance with using these features. • Non Fiction: 2 weeks Hours of Opening Reservations If a requested item is out on loan, students may The Library is available for student use: reserve that item. Library staff will email the student when the resource becomes available. 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday Overdue items 8.00am - 4pm Friday An overdue list of Library resources is generated The Library is open during both breaks. Students are each week. Students will be emailed with a asked to leave the Library five (5) minutes prior to the list of overdue items. If the Library staff are bell to prepare for class. No loans, photocopying etc. notified that the item is lost or damaged, the are possible after that time. During each period of replacement cost, including processing costs, the day the Library is available for the use of groups/ of the item/s is charged to the student account. classes/individual students. If the resource is returned at a later date during the General Rules applicable school year, then a credit will be posted to the student account less a $15 processing fee per Students are expected to follow item. No credits will be given for loans returned in the expectations as noted in the Student following year. Code of Conduct in the College Student Diary. Students are not permitted to bring bags into the Library - school bags, back packs, manual arts bags etc. Food and drink are not permitted in the Library. What we offer • Books: reference, non-fiction, fiction, senior fiction Homework/Assignments/Study (restricted to Years 10-12; parental permission required for Years 7-9) As a guideline, students need to be • Wireless headphones and standard headphones prepared to spend the following time • eBooks on homework/assignments/study: • Databases • Years 4, 5 and 6 30-45 mins per night • Magazines • Years 7 1 hour per night • Newspapers • ClickView • Years 8 and 9 1.5 hours per night • Games • Year 10 2 hours per night • Photocopiers • Years 11 and 12 3 hours per night • Televisions

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 22 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F College policies and further advice related Assessment Advice to student assessment is available on the College website. It is recommended that Assessment enables students to demonstrate the you view this information at the beginning knowledge, understandings and skills they have of each school semester. developed through their studies. The assessment work completed by students is the evidence which Assessment tasks which take the form of assignments, teachers use to make decisions about academic research essays and reports can be broken down into grades. Assessment should be seen as a task manageable pieces. Divide such assessment tasks into undertaken in partnership with teachers and for the smaller components and view each component as a benefit of students. short term goal. Set your ‘own due date’ a few days Some Tips for Assessment Success prior to when the task is due. This will avoid the last minute approach and give you the opportunity to go 1. View assessment as an opportunity. over your work one last time. Assessment is actually an important part of learning. 6. Your assessment must be your own work Rather than thinking of assessment as something and not the work of somebody else. that is done to you, view assessment as something done for you and/or with you and make the most Assessment tasks involving assignments, research of the opportunity you have to demonstrate your essays and reports must be authenticated as a engagement with the learning process and the student’s own work. It is a College requirement for progress you have made. students to show progress towards the completion of an assessment task to the teacher and to bring 2. It’s your assessment, so find out exactly partially completed tasks to class as required. Prior what is involved. to submitting a task for assessment students must Develop an understanding of the assessment tasks attach to it the task authentication ‘proforma’ you are required to complete and what the task which has been developed by the College. There requires you to do. Learn how the assessment process are consequences for students who submit the works in each of your units of study or subjects work of another student as their own, or who use and find out about assessment criteria. Seniors unacknowledged sources. should have a knowledge and understanding of the 7. Don’t run away from an assessment task Assessment Plan for each of their subjects. because of a fear of failure – get some help. 3. Assessment tasks are compulsory An element of fear is sometimes attached to requirements and all must be attempted. assessment. For some students the fear might Assessment tasks are compulsory requirements be a fear of failure. Assessment tasks are learning and are used in deciding whether or not a student opportunities and as such, your teachers will expect has completed a unit of study or a semester of you to have questions and to ask for assistance. any particular subject. Unless there are special Accept the challenge of an assessment task, ask for circumstances, all assessment relating to a unit of additional clarification or assistance if this is required study or subject should be attempted. and aim to get on top of the assessment task. 4. Assessment tasks must be submitted by 8. When doing assessment don’t fear success the due date, finished or unfinished. – let yourself and others shine. It is a College requirement for ALL assessment tasks to Whereas for some students the fear of failure is a be submitted by the due date, finished or unfinished. concern, for other students there may be a fear of It should be noted, in the Senior year of study, success. Allow yourself to aim high with respect failure to submit an assessment task will mean ‘No to everything you do. Proudly show your talents Result’ is awarded for the whole subect. Refer to the and abilities when completing assessment tasks; Assessment Schedule given out at the start of every encourage and allow other students to do the same. semester and note your assessment commitments. 9. Use assessment feedback to help improve Assessment tasks should be commenced as soon your performance. as they are distributed and completed by the due date. Genuine difficulties in meeting this expectation Make use of any assessment feedback given to you by should be discussed with your teachers well before teachers and act on the advice given. Submit drafts the due date. of assessment tasks when requested to do so. If your final result for an assessment task is not the result 5. Break assessment tasks into smaller you were expecting, seek clarification so that you can components to avoid a last minute approach. improve in your next assessment task.

Absence on the day that an assignment is distributed illness, or compassionate grounds, must be is not grounds for an extension. accompanied by appropriate documentation as per AARA processes outlined below. The exception to Format this is that only a medical certificate is required, not a The College recommends that all assignments should complete medical report. follow the following guidelines: Where an extension is requested in Units 3 and 4 of • Font - Calibri size 11 General and Extension subjects, the student must • Page Margins - 2.5cm margins apply for Principal-approved AARA by following • Line spacing - 1.5max the AARA process and include the appropriate documentation in a timely manner. • Header - Student Name (and number, if required) Applications for extensions in Units 3 and 4 are to be • Footer - Page numbers - bottom right hand corner submitted to the Team Leader - Senior School, Mrs of each page Sue Weir • File Name - SURNAME_SUBJECT CODE_ ASSIGNMENT NAME.docx For all year levels, the following are not considered valid reasons for an extension: • Eg. Smith_XEC_Extended Response Task.docx • the breakdown of a computer or printer or loss of a Due Dates USB; it is proper assignment practice to continually back up and save your work It is expected that students will meet the due date • absence on the day that an assignment is distributed given for an assignment task. In Year 12 (Units 3 and 4), not submitting work by the due date means ‘No • matters of the student or parents/carers own choosing Result’ will be awarded for the entire subject. • absence on the due date of an assignment. Submission of Assignments The task must be submitted as instructed on the Task Access arrangements and reasonable Sheet. Students who are absent from the class on adjustments (AARA) the due date (for any reason, including excursions, In making decisions about AARA, the College needs co-curricular involvement or illness) are required to to consider what access is reasonable in context have their assignment uploaded via MyDownlands on of student’s circumstances based on consultation the due date or emailed to their teacher. If required, with the student and, where appropriate, parents/ a completed hard copy must be delivered to their carers, relevant school staff and the QCAA. Decisions teacher as soon as the student returns to school. are made on a case-by-case basis and while AARA Extensions is considered for all students’ subjects, it may vary from subject to subject depending on assessment Years 7-10: Extensions must be requested on the requirements. Extension Application form available under Study Any application should be made in consultation with Skills in my.Downlands. All information required must the Curriculum Leader – Learning Support and/or the be completed for an extension to be considered. Team Leader - Senior School as a minimum. In short, • Extension requests for all reasons other than illness applications for AARA need to be completed at the must be made well before the due date; this applies appropriate time with the appropriate documentation. to all assignments. Valid reasons for extensions may include extended illness over a significant duration; Documentation required includes: family bereavement. • School statement • An extension due to illness on the due date may • Student statement (optional) be negotiated with the Curriculum Leader. The • Medical report (not a Medical Certificate) presentation of a medical certificate would be a • Other evidence minimum requirement for such an extension to be considered. Templates for this documentation are available on All Extension Applications are to be submitted to the both my.Downlands or the QCAA website. Should you relevant Curriculum Leader/s. Only the Curriculum require assistance in completing these documents, Leader is able to grant an extension; no individual please contact the College. teacher is allowed to provide an extension. Failure to Submit Years 11-12: For Units 1 and 2 (Year 11), any Students who fail to submit a draft by the due application for an extension based on extended date that meets minimum requirements as per the

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 24 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F assessment task sheet will receive a detention/s as Years 7-10: The Parent/Carer must inform the Team determined by the Curriculum Leader in consultation Leader or AP - Teaching and Learning prior to the with the Team Leader. commencement of the exam; a Medical Certificate • Any student who does not have an official extension must be supplied. Where appropriate/allowable, and fails to submit an assignment by the due date, the Team Leader shall negotiate an appropriate will be asked to complete the assessment task alternative to the missed assessment. No student will during a detention with the classroom teacher. A be permitted to sit an examination prior to the rest of grade will be allocated for this response. the cohort • Students who fail to submit an assignment by Years 11-12: Where appropriate, the College will apply the due date will also receive a detention/s Principal-reported AARA in an attempt to provide an as determined by the Curriculum Leader in opportunity for the student to complete the missed consultation with the Year Leader. assessment. Any evidence that is required by the • Parents/carers will be advised of any students who College must be supplied by the student. Should fail to submit a draft or the final assignment by the Principal-reported AARA be successful, the Team due date. Leader shall negotiate an appropriate alternative to • Class teachers will advise the Curriculum Leader on the missed assessment. Where Principal-reported the due date of any assignments (draft and final) not AARA is unable to be implemented, the College may submitted. use evidence gathered by the student’s teacher during Plagiarism/Ownership the assessment preparation time, e.g., draft work, to make a judgment. Students must be able to prove an assignment is Absence from examination other than illness their own work. This is best done through the use of drafts that show the development of the assignment. The College is under no obligation to provide Only work considered to be original will be used in alternative arrangements as examination dates determining the assignment’s grade. Completing and and times are noted in the College Calendar. The submitting drafts provides an opportunity for students student will receive a result based on work they have to prove ownership. Students who have plagiarised completed on or before the examination date. In work will receive an appropriate consequence as Year 12 (Units 3 and 4), the implications of missing an outlined by the Behaviour Level System. examination, and where there is no other evidence provided, the student will receive ‘Not Rated’ for Examinations the assessment task and is therefore not eligible to It is the student’s responsibility to check the date, receive an overall subject result. time and specific arrangements for examinations. English as a Second Language (ESL) Students should be aware of the requirements for each examination and ensure they arrive, with all ESL students in Years 7-10 are entitled to Special necessary equipment, at the nominated venue before Provisions. However, in Years 11-12, unfamiliarity with the appointed starting time. the English language is no longer sufficient grounds for students to apply for AARA. Equipment, including Calculators Learning Support Unit (LSU) Students should be aware of the necessary equipment prior to the examination. Only approved equipment/ Students who require support for the sitting of an calculators will be permitted in the examination room examination may sit in the LSU. This will be at the Teachers of subjects where calculators may be used discretion of the Curriculum Leader LSU and AP - are to nominate whether they are to be allowed. The Teaching and Learning. In this instance, the classroom type of calculator - programmable, scientific, or other teacher and/or Curriculum Leader will be aware of - will also be nominated. This information will be the circumstances and make suitable arrangements. specified on the examination paper. In Year 12, Units 3 and 4 of General and General (extension subjects), varied seating will require the Mobile Phones, Smart Watches etc student to apply for QCAA-approved AARA. Students are not permitted to have mobile phones, Academic Integrity smart watches or any other communicaion device on their person during an examination. If a student is suspected of academic misconduct during an examination, the supervising teacher will Borrowing during Examinations note the student’s name, the circumstances, and the Borrowing during examinations of any materials, point at which the suspected cheating occurred. The calculators, rulers, paper etc. is not permitted. student will be allowed to complete the examination on a ‘clean exam paper’. The supervising teacher will Absence from an Examination then report this incident to the Curriculum Leader/ Illness necessitating absence from school for an Team Leader who will take appropriate action as examination outlined by the Behaviour Level System. A decision

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F 25 will be made as to the authenticity of student work, identified in subject syllabuses. External assessment and any result awarded will be based on the work occurs in Term 4, during October and November of identified as the students own. a student’s final year. The specific dates for external assessment are determined by the QCAA and are External Examinations not-negotiable. The QCAA publishes policies and The College is required to follow the processes processes for the College to follow where a student is for external assessment outlined by the QCAA. absent or unable to attend their external assessment; Specifications for each external assessment are the College is obligated to follow these procedures.

Attendance and punctuality

Class Attendance Late to Class Students are to be present at all scheduled classes. A Each teacher will record unexplained lateness to student may not be absent from a class without the the Curriculum Leader and consequences will be permission of the teacher concerned. managed accordingly as a behaviour management College Records issue. All students are assigned to a Pastoral Care group. Truancy Attendance rolls are kept. These rolls are marked each A student will make up time; in addition, a morning at 8:30am and become the official College consequence will be imposed. Truancy from class will record of attendance. Class rolls are marked during be managed by the Year Leader using the Behaviour the day. A list of absentees is prepared each day for Level System. staff information. Total days absent are recorded on semester reports. Early Departure If you have to leave early, then you must have a Non-Attendance letter from your parent/carer or a red card from Absent - a courtesy call from the parent/ a house parent, and a ‘white slip’. This authority carer is expected on the first day. Further email must be signed by your Year Leader and presented correspondence to the Year Leader from the parent/ to Reception before leaving the College grounds. carer is required if additional absence occurs. In Permission to leave school during the day is normally addition to emailing, a note should be written in the only given for an exceptional or unavoidable Student Record Book by parent/carers and shown circumstance. to the PC teacher on return. They will indicate on the roll that a note has been received. If no note is End of Term Departures received, the Year Leader will seek explanation from All students are expected to be present at school until the student’s parent/carer. the end of term. Dates and times of class conclusion Keeping abreast of my schoolwork if I am absent - It is are listed in the College calendar. the student’s responsibility to consult with the teacher We understand some of our boarding students live at a mutually convenient time regarding work the considerable distances from Toowoomba and that student has missed while absent and which must be sometimes it is very difficult to arrange transport ‘caught up’. Where a student is aware that he/she is to coincide exactly with the College’s academic going to be absent, it is the student’s responsibility to timetable. approach the classroom teacher for details of work All requests for early Leave must be made in writing which will need to be attended to by the student. to the Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning Late to School and/or relevent Team Leader (Junior, Middle or Senior School). Students must report to Reception to sign in and obtain a ‘Late Arrival’ slip, before going to class. This slip is to be given to the teacher of the first class you attend. In cases of significant lateness, written explanation from your parent/carer/boarding house supervisor is also required. This should also be given to your Year Leader.

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 26 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F Behaviour Expectations

As members of Downlands College, we are guided with the Day school Behaviour Level System (Please and informed by our shared Values, with belief and refer to College Co-curricular Handbook). commitment to: Community, Personal Growth, Relationships, Spirituality, and Learning in all facets of Bus Behaviour our College. We want our students to come to know Downlands College students travelling on buses the value of their own lives and so contribute for the must show respect to all other bus users: the driver, betterment of the world in which we live. members of the public and fellow students. On public The Downlands College Behaviour Management transport, Downlands students should give up their policy provides equity in the management of seat to adults if all the seats are taken.The primary student behaviour. Student behaviour is categorised concern of the College for students travelling on into levels. All students start on Level 3 and may buses is safety. To achieve this, the following rules subsequently move to a level which most accurately apply: reflects their behaviour. 1. Students must remain seated while the bus is in Students on Levels 1 - 2 demonstrate continued motion. positive growth. Students on Levels 4 - 7 are 2. Seat belts must be worn for the entire journey. demonstrating inability to meet the College 3. All bags must be placed under seats or in Classroom and Community Rules and Expectations. overhead compartments - never in the aisle or on To support decisions regarding students who seats. display inability or unwillingness to co-operate 4. Food and drink is not to be consumed on the with the College policies and Community spirit, a buses. support group comprising of the student’s Pastoral Care teacher, Year Leader and Team Leader, with 5. Senior students to take responsibility for: supervision from the Assistant Principal – Pastoral 6. modelling good behaviour. Care, will devise an intervention program to assist 7. assisting younger students. the student’s growth and development. Parents/ carers of the student are informed of the College’s 8. reporting poor behaviour to the bus driver and/or concerns and encouraged to contact the Middle or Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care. Senior Team Leader or Assistant Principal – Pastoral 9. Seats are taken on a ‘first come’ basis. No student Care. The demonstrated response of the student to can save a seat for another student. No student the intervention program will determine any changes should occupy two seats while others have none. made to the student’s allocated level. 10. Students are financially responsible for any The captain of Senior First cocurricular teams, are damage they cause to the bus or to the property to be Level 1 students. The captain of any other of any other traveller through their actions. cocurricular teams are to be on Level 1 or 2. 11. The College uniform must be worn correctly at all Students on Level 5, 6 or 7 will be ineligible to times of travel to and from school. represent the College in any cocurricular activity/tour. NOTE: The complete Downlands College Behaviour DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS MAY BE REMOVED FROM Management Policy is available on the College THE BUS SERVICE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME TO website. ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. PERSISTENT MISBEHAVIOUR MAY RESULT IN STUDENTS BEING Behaviour at Co-curricular Activities SUSPENDED FROM USING THE BUS SERVICE. In these situations, the student will need to find his/ Downlands expects a high standard of behaviour her own way to/from school. from all students when participating in co-curricular activities (e.g. sporting team members and spectators, ALL STUDENTS HAVE A RIGHT TO FEEL SAFE WHEN performing arts, tours, cattle shows etc). All school TRAVELLING TO AND FROM SCHOOL. rules apply (e.g. banned items, uniform etc). If If you feel harassed or you witness another student offences occur, a detailed report will be provided by being harassed you have a responsibility to either try the activity coordinator/coach to the Co-curricular to support the student appropriately or notify the Year Leader. Leader, Team Leader or Assistant Principal - Pastoral A Co-curricular Behaviour Committee meets and Care. discusses the incident and uses the Co-Curricular Code of Behaviour Level System as a means of determining consequences, and aligns the incident

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F 27 College Socials Banned Items At EVERY social, students will: Due to the danger they pose to people’s health, • Uphold the College Code of Conduct. and the risk of damage to expensive uniforms and • Dress appropriately; students who are not dressed defacing of College, public and private property, appropriately (eg too revealling or inapporpriate the following items are banned from the College images/slogans on T-shirts), will NOT be permitted precincts, and should not be in students’ possession to enter the social. on the way to or from school: • Produce a current Student I.D. • Chewing/bubble gum • Leave bags, overcoats or other paraphernalia at • Caffeine based energy drinks home; bags and jackets must be cloaked in the • Aerosol sprays (this includes aerosol deodorants) student dining room and will not be accessible until • Liquid paper in bottles the end of the evening. • Tobacco products including cigarettes or vaping • Arrange to arrive and be collected at the advertised devices times; students who arrive late withour prior arrangement may not be admitted. • Cigarette lighters/matches/other fire-starting devices • Remain in the Graham Centre. Permission to leave early can only be granted by the Teacher-in- • Permanent marker pens Charge; students are not permitted to leave the • Weapons, including knives/replica weapons Social prior to the advertised finish time, unless • Laser Pointers accompanied by a parent/carer. • Alcohol • Conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a school function and avoid displaying physical • Non-prescribed and/or illegal drugs contact that is inappropriate in the school context. Students who infringe by having any of these items • Accept the direction of supervising staff; a student will have the item taken into trust by the teacher will be given ONE warning that behaviour is to be labelled and given to Reception via the Year unacceptable; on the second occasion, the student Leader and Middle or Senior School Team Leader. will be asked to leave the dance floor and wait in the Offences involving alcohol and illegal drugs will be foyer until either a houseparent/parent/carer has managed in accordance with the College Behaviour been contacted, or the evening concludes. Management Policy. NOTE: Certain inappropriate behaviours may preclude attendance at further socials. Classroom Expectations All students are expected to attend lessons punctually, Social Media ready and willing to engage in learning activities. Downlands College recognises that many students For each lesson students should have: engage in social media online applications such as • Student Record Book (this College Diary) social networking sites, wikis, blogs, microblogs, • Writing equipment video and audio sharing sites, and message boards that allow people to easily publish, share and discuss • Laptop in protective case (fully charged at the content. The College acknowledges the role and beginning of the day) responsibilities of all parents/carers in monitoring their • Correct attire (College uniform or subject-specific child’s use of such technology. as required) In cases where social media content brings the • A positive and cooperative attitude College into disrepute (e.g. making inappropriate Engagement in the classroom remarks, using images taken on College premises or • Each day will commence with prayer in Pastoral whilst wearing College uniform) the matter will be Care as an invitation to become present to God in dealt with using the College Behaviour Level system. our midst. NOTE: Downlands College expects that all members • Classroom management is the teacher’s of our community who engage with each other (and responsibility. the wider society) within these forums do so in a • Students must meet the expectations of individual manner that is appropriate, respectful and courteous teachers in their various classes. at all times, in keeping with our Catholic and MSC • Students will use the Classroom and Community Ethos and values. Rules and Expectations as the benchmark for all behaviour. • It is the student’s responsibility to ensure effective teaching and learning is able to occur. This includes proper use of technology which will be at teachers’ discretion.

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 28 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F Exclusion Room Suspension If a student’s poor behaviour choices result in Suspension of a student is regarded as a serious continued disruption to the teaching and learning matter and is meant to allow the student an environment, and if behaviour management strategies opportunity to consider his / her behaviour and have been exhausted by the teacher, the student may obligations as a member of the College community. be sent to the Exclusion Room. This may be done as an internal suspension within NOTE: Follow up and consequences will be managed the school environment. Where this is not desirable, by the Year Leader/Team Leader/Curriculum Leader. the suspension will be served at home. This allows families to consider together the requirements Conflict Resolution of being a student at Downlands. Entry back The Restorative Justice Process is a peaceful process, into community life is by agreement that may be facilitated by the College Counsellor, which can formalised by interview and written contract. only be entered into willingly and voluntarily by both Circumstances that may lead to suspension include: parties. The process facilitates change from a situation • persistent and repeated failure to obey College rules and in which people are angry and upset with each other regulations. to a situation which is better or at least improving. • persistent and repeated failure to respect community values. It provides an alternative to vengeful responses • unwillingness to enter into reconciliation. to problem or conflict situations. It enables the • unwillingness to follow reasonable direction. formulation of assertive and constructive responses to • major infringement of College regulations and a problem or conflict whereby: expectations. • The offender can recognise and accept responsibility for • physical altercations, including striking or fighting the offending behaviour. • smoking. • The victim is willing to consider how equity may be restored and agreements made so that the injustice does • possession or the use of alcoholic beverages at school or not re-occur. school activities. • being in possession of illegal drugs or drug related When the requirements for this process cannot be equipment. Using illegal drugs. met • inhaling solvents. At these times the process may include: • theft. • a formal statement of expectation by the school. • possession / distribution of pornography. • compulsory contract. In more serious cases, the suspension occurs whilst decisions are made about continuing community Serious Incidents membership. When serious incidents occur, the investigating member of the College staff will present the details of the Withdrawal and Cancellation of incident to the Principal. Those affected will be given Enrolment the opportunity of an unbiased interview according to In some circumstances, the best opportunities for the principles of natural justice. Students will be allowed further growth and development of a student may to nominate as a “critical friend” an adult member of be in another community. This generally occurs as a the community to be present and participate in the result of serious damage to relationships within the interview. The Principal will conduct the interview community. and make decisions in consultation with the College Executive. Downlands will provide whatever support is possible in these circumstances. In most cases parents would be given the opportunity to withdraw their son or daughter from the College.

Evacuation Procedures Lockdown Procedures If there is an emergency on the College campus and In some emergency situations, an evacuation of a staff and students are required to evacuate the site, building and/or classroom is not advisable. These the following procedures will apply: may include a hostile intruder, terrorist attack, or 1. The signal will be an extended bell ringing. criminal activity near the school. General emergency You must then very quietly listen to and follow Lockdown procedures are as follows: instructions by staff. 1. The signal will be a continuous ringing of the 2. In your working environment or classroom, your school bell. A staff member will announce that a teacher will supervise your safe exit from the lockdown procedure is underway. classroom. 2. Remain calm – teacher will say “LOCKDOWN” 3. Proceed calmly and quietly with your class to Lords 3. During breaktimes or if outdoors move to the South Oval. If your normal closest route is blocked, nearest classroom. or is too close to potential hazard, proceed by the 4. Graham Centre - Assemble out of sight within the nearest, safest alternative route. Graham Centre. 4. At the oval, your teacher will take your class to 5. Teachers and students - If you are out of class – their year group area. There you will line up in Calmly make your way to the nearest accessible alphabetical order in your PC group. When your classroom. roll has been marked, you will be asked to sit down. 6. Everyone to remain silent. 5. Remain on the oval until told to return to class 7. Assemble students and other College personnel in by the teacher in charge of your year, unless or near your room. Sit on the floor in a sheltered instructed otherwise. area of the room. (NOTE: the sheltered area should be out of sight from doors and windows. 6. DO NOT at anytime, engage in any communication with anyone external to the 8. Close and lock all external doors and windows College. and close window coverings. Do not attempt barricades. Under NO circumstances during the lockdown open door/windows to any person. 9. Turn off the lights and sit quietly. 10. Where possible teachers will log onto computer/ phone and communicate with Lockdown Coordinators 11. The ALL CLEAR will be given over the PA and by email with a password. 12. After a lock down, a roll call is necessary. Assemble in PC rooms when instructed by staff. 13. Do not speak to the Media after the event.

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Unable to Participate in Sport or P.E. Health Centre If students are unable to participate in Sport or P.E. he/ The Health Centre is staffed by qualified, registered she must bring a note from their parent/carer, which nurses and provides the College community: explains the reason for their inability to participate • primary health care and gives an indication as to how long they will be • emergency care incapacitated. • referrals to medical and allied health professionals. Travelling to and from School Parents/carers will be contacted if a student requires more than basic treatment in the Health Centre. Our Exemplary behaviour is expected when students travel school nurses work closely with other staff in the to and from school. Whenever students are wearing College to: the College uniform they must obey the College rules. • provide care Always wear the College uniform correctly. • encourage students to take responsibility for their own health and hygiene Money or Valuables at School • promote healthy life choices Students should place money or valuables in a clearly • provide health information and education to individuals labelled envelope and leave this at Reception via their and groups Year Leader. • assist students and their families to manage acute and chronic health conditions. Lost Property School Asthma Management Plan Firstly, students should retrace their steps and search Downlands College takes its responsibilities to thoroughly! Lost property should be reported to students with asthma very seriously. student’s Pastoral Care teacher or Year Leader. Check Lost Property, which is held at Reception. To help Asthma is a condition that may be serious, and may minimise loss of property, ensure that all belongings, require emergency treatment whilst at school. It is textbooks and clothing are clearly marked with therefore important to have up-to-date information students’ names. about the management of your child’s asthma. Parents/carers are asked to complete a School Student Lockers Asthma Action Plan (in consultation with, and signed Lockers will be allocated by Year Leaders at the start by your child’s Medical Practitioner if an individual of the year. Student use of lockers is permitted in plan is required). The management plan (available on accordance with the following: the College website PARENT ESSENTIALS - POLICIES) outlines the Queensland Schools Asthma Policy • The locker is secured with either a keyed or combination for Emergency Treatment of an asthma attack. If, style lock. however, your child’s emergency treatment differs • The locker is provided for the sole use of the student to whom it has been allocated. from this, there is a space on the plan for preferred • The locker is to be maintained in a hygienic manner at all treatment, but this must be signed by a qualified, times. practising medical practitioner. This management • The locker is not to be defaced or damaged in anyway. form should be updated annually or whenever the medications student’s asthma change. A Change of Personal Circumstances If there is no School Asthma Management Plan Please notify the College immediately in writing provided by you for your child, the College staff will so that records can be updated accordingly. This follow standard asthma first aid as necessary. includes address, phone contact details, parent/carer Please note that all students with asthma are required or any other details of which the College should be to have their own Ventolin/Asmol puffer and spacer aware, whether on a permanent or temporary basis. in their school bag whilst attending school. The school reserves the right to call an ambulance for Illness any child considers to be having an asthma attack or If a student becomes ill during the day, they must experiencing difficulty breathing. obtain permission from their class teacher to go to the Please help us to responsibly care for your child whilst Health Centre (they should take their SRB with them). at Downlands College by completing and returning If it is necessary that a day student needs to go home, the Asthma Plan as soon as possible. If you have then permission must be obtained from the Health any queries regarding this, please do not hesitate to Centre staff or Year Leader. Parents will be contacted contact the Health Centre staff. and asked to collect the student from school.

Independent Living (Students) keys, for the car are handed in to the Boarding House staff to be locked away. Parents/carers must notify the College in writing of • No boarder may leave the school grounds in a car any change in status regarding living arrangements of without following the correct procedure. the student. • Permission to travel, other than to work, must • Parents/carers contact details MUST be accurate be obtained from the boarder’s parents/carers in and current. writing. • College expectations regarding attendance, • Students may not loan their car to others punctuality, presentation and public image must be seriously attended to. Dangerous driving on College premises will result in • It is highly recommended and indeed expected that parents/carers being informed of the incident by the the type of accommodation that is arranged be Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care, and may jepardise conducive to the student’s successful completion the student’s permission to have their motor vehicle on of his/her studies (i.e. own study space; sharing with College premises. others who also have a study focus). • It is the parent’s/carer’s responsibility to fulfil all Student Safety the Duty of Care requirements i.e. contacting the To maintain a safe, spiritually and psychologically College when the student is ill or has appointments healthy community and to enforce legislative during school time. obligations, this community: • Driver and passenger permission forms MUST be • does not tolerate bullying in any form completed if the student has a vehicle and licence, • aims to prevent all forms of harassment, abuse and or if they intend to travel in the cars of other threat to personal safety against the members of students. the community • The residences of students living independently are • prohibits the use of drugs which are considered to out-of-bounds for boarding students. Leave can be detrimental to health and well-being only be granted to boarding students who will be under the supervision of a mature adult. • establishes rules and procedures with regard to boundaries, illness and absence. Driving To School Bullying If you wish to drive a car to school, students are required to read, understand, accept, sign and abide Bullying is not tolerated at Downlands. Downlands by a Student Driver Contract, which is available from aims to develop gentle relationships inspired by your Senior Team Leader or Year Leader. faithful recognition of the unique giftedness of every member of the community. Driving is a privilege and the following rules must be adhered to; What is bullying? In addition to being bound by all school rules • Bullying is a systematic and repeated abuse of from the time they leave home and until they power. It may be planned and organised or it may be return home, students must abide by the following conditions: unintentional. • Your keys must be handed into Year Leader upon In general, bullying may be defined as: arrival at school and they may not be reclaimed • dominating or hurting someone until 3:00pm. • unfair action by the bully(s) and an imbalance of • You must not leave the College during the school power day without approval from both your Year Leader • a lack of adequate defence, and feelings of and your parent/carer. oppression and humiliation. • You are not to transport other students, outside Some examples of bullying include: of your immediate family, at any time, without the • physical violence such as hitting, pushing, tripping appropriate parental and College approval. or spitting on others • You may not drive your car to outside venues for • interference with another’s property by stealing, excursions/sport/options held in school time. hiding, damaging or destroying it • The car is to be parked only in the specified area of • threatening, manipulating, harassing or stalking the school grounds. someone • Speed limit inside the school grounds for vehicles is • using offensive names, insults, teasing, put-downs, 10 KMPH. belittling someone’s abilities, appearance or • Boarders are to ensure that the keys, including spare achievements

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 32 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F • making suggestive comments, or other forms of • Any text messages/ emails may be copied as sexual abuse/harassment evidence • making degrading comments about someone’s • Your phone might be temporarily confiscated culture, or religious or social background • You might be asked to identify witnesses • playing a nasty joke or spreading rumours about • Witnesses might be asked for a statement too someone or their families • The alleged bully is also interviewed (remember • hurtfully excluding others from a group there are two sides to every story) • forcing others to act against their will Once the investigation has occurred, the procedure to • using technology, such as email, mobile phones, manage ongoing Bullying and Harassment is through chat rooms, social networking sites to bully verbally, the use of a three stage reporting phase, which socially or psychologically. includes a restorative process in the first instance. The If we are bullied: parents/carers of the alleged bully are also involved • we may feel frightened, unsafe, embarrassed, angry in this process. If ANY major acts /repeated minor or unfairly treated acts continue after Stage A or B of the Bullying and • our work, sleep and ability to concentrate may suffer Harassment process is followed, the enrolment of • our relationships with our family and friends may the alleged bully may be jeopardised. The Downlands deteriorate Student Behaviour Management System will also be used in conjunction with the Bullying and Harassment • we may feel confused and not know what to do three stage procedure. about the problem. Harassment Sexual Harassment and Student Protection Harassment may focus on a range of characteristics including racial and cultural background, gender, Both the Federal Sex Discrimination Act and the religious beliefs, age, disability, marital status, Queensland Anti Discrimination Act identify sexual pregnancy, sexual orientation and socio-economic harassment as unlawful. Sexual harassment may circumstance. Harassment can occur in many forms include: - persistently negative attacks or humiliating, cruel, • physical contact (direct and indirect) such as vindictive, tormenting or irrational behaviour that fondling, touching, brushing against another person undermines another person. It may include peer • indecent exposure; offensive body and hand pressure and may be obvious or subtle. Regardless of gestures the focus and form of harassment, no member of the • using another person’s clothing to cause that person Downlands community is expected to tolerate unfair pain and /or embarrassment treatment, either personally or of another person. • blocking another person’s entry to or exit from an Downlands acknowledges that not all behaviours area may be deliberate attempts to threaten someone • having contact of a sexual nature with another else’s personal safety; however, the focus must be on person in the presence of a third person understanding how the behaviour, whether intentional • invading the personal space of another person or not, has impacted on the recipient(s) of the • using intimidating looks such as leering or ogling or behaviour and on how the problem is resolved. . engaging in inappropriate/offensive whistling College Process When Dealing With • verbal (written and oral) intimidation such as referring to another person’s sexuality, appearance, Bullying And Harassment body and private life The College will endeavour to investigate any • persistent or continual invitations, requests or situations involving bullying and harassment, once telephone calls reported in person or via a third person (friend) to any • offensive telephone calls, SMS, and other forms staff member at the College. The forms of reporting of telecommunications such as faxes, emails and can include in person or via email. The details of the messages sent by computer; offensive letters bullying or harassment will be provided to the Team • sexual propositions Leader for investigation. Reports can also be made • following another person (which may constitute the via stymie.com.au which provides an anonymous criminal offence of stalking) platform to provide information about a students’ wellbeing. It is important to understand that some of the above behaviours may also constitute sexual Once the Investigation starts … abuse or assaults - which are criminal offences. • You might be asked to write a statement of the Downlands College staff have a clear legal and moral events that occurred responsibility under the Child Protection Act 1999 • If physical, the Downlands College Health Centre (amended legislation January 2015) to mandatory will provide a report

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F 33 report sexual abuse or likely sexual abuse under the Guidelines Regarding Drugs Education (General Provisions) Act 2006. The students, parents/carers and teaching staff will The complete College Student Protection Policy is be informed at the beginning of each year of the available on the public website. College’s position on drugs. Training will be provided If a student needs help in any way about a personal for teaching and auxiliary staff as required. At all levels protection or safety issue, they should speak to one of the school, a comprehensive education program of the College Student Protection Officers and associated activities will attempt to circumvent When bullying or sexual harassment occurs: student involvement in drug related activities. • refuse to be involved Counselling within the school and access to • if appropriate, take some form of preventative action appropriate community agencies will be used to help • report the incident or suspected incident to a those students who show signs of being in conflict teacher and help break down the code of secrecy with the above policy statement. Disciplinary action will be taken to protect the health and safety of all • staff endeavour to assist in ways that improve the students. Where violations occur, all dealings will be situation and minimise further problems. fair and aimed at protecting as much as possible the What Parents/Carers can do to welfare of the student body and the integrity of the Maintain a Safe Community: school. The document “Guidelines for Managing Drug Related Incidents in Catholic Schools” will serve as a Parents/carers are asked to encourage students to talk guide in such instances. The Principal will have the to their Pastoral Care teacher, Year Leader, Counsellor, right to make the final decision in regard to the status or member of the College Executive if they have of those students involved in activities contrary to this concerns about safety. Parents/carers are encouraged policy. to contact the school if they observe any of the following: Medication • any signs of distress such as, unwillingness to go The only medication which you may have with your to school, patterns of illness, missing equipment, during the school day is an asthma puffer. Other damaged clothes or bruising medication needed during school hours must be • changes in behaviour, mood, motivation or handed in to the Health Centre, along with a note friendships that may cause concern. from your parent/carer. The medication will be held at the Health Centre where you are to report when Drugs it is due. The College is not permitted to administer Prescribed drugs: medication other than that prescribed by a doctor. • Downlands College is not permitted to administer medication other than that prescribed by a doctor To See a Counsellor • prescribed medication will be administered by the Students need to make an appointment with the Health Centre, except for asthma medication which Counsellor, either directly or through their Year students may self-administer Leader, Pastoral Care teacher or Reception. A date and • Restricted drugs: time will be given to the student on an appointment slip. It is the student’s responsibility to show this slip to • While on College premises or on any occasion when representing the College, students are not their class teacher before attending the appointment. permitted to: • smoke or possess tobacco products Please be advised that this is a fluid document • possess or consume or be under the influence of and the most up to date copy of the coloured alcoholic beverages. pages will be available on the College website. Prohibited substances: • While on College premises or on any occasion when representing the College, students are not permitted to: • possess drug-related equipment • possess or use or be under the influence of drugs prohibited by law • possess or use performance-enhancing drugs.

Downlands College Ltd Parent Information Handbook 2021 34 72 Ruthven St PO Box 250 Toowoomba Queensland Australia Tel. +61 7 4690 9500 ABN 96 071 878 478 RTO 30039 CRICOS Pro.No.00494F STUDENT PROTECTION is all our concern. Everyone has the right to feel safe.

If you are concerned about your own wellbeing or that of a friend, or need help, speak to any staff member you trust, or to the Student Protection Contacts.

Mr Dan Fraser Ms Jane Phelan Mrs Amira Bosnjak Mr Ian Bulkin Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care Student Counsellor Student Counsellor Head of Boarding and Well-being

Mrs Karen McLeod Mr Rudi Ghidella Mrs Kara Locke Mrs Leigh Lucht Team Leader Senior School Team Leader Middle School Team Leader Junior School Curriculum Leader Junior School We are here to listen and to help you.

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