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FROM THE PRINCIPAL 1

STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 2

SCHOOL FEES 3

ENROLMENT POLICY & PROCEDURES 5

ENROLMENT OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 7

PRIVACY POLICY 11

CURRICULUM 17

TEACHING & LEARNING FRAMEWORK 19

STUDENT LAPTOP PROGRAM 21

TRANSPORT INFORMATION 22

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It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to a Loreto Coorparoo education.

Established in 1928, Coorparoo is an independent Catholic secondary school for girls. Established by the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), also known as the Loreto Sisters, Loreto Coorparoo is one of more than 150 Loreto schools throughout the world.

Our founder, Mary Ward, made the prophetic statement, “women in time to come will do much.” This is integral to the Loreto philosophy whereby we aim to liberate, motivate and empower girls. Mary Ward was convinced that the world needed women who were informed, confident and spiritually mature. Her compelling story encourages our students to have self-belief as women, engenders hope and courage and promotes their capacity to make a difference for good in the world.

As experts in girls’ education, staff at Loreto Coorparoo incorporate the ethos of our 400 year old tradition with innovative pedagogy and technologies to support girls toward personal excellence.

Our role as a school community is to work in partnership in the formation of resilient and confident young women of faith who have the courage to be themselves.

Kim Wickham Principal M Ed St, B Ed St, Grad Dip Teach Mus (Sec), BA (Mus), A Mus A, MACEL, AAICD

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Four hundred years ago Mary Ward said, “Women in time to come will do much” and “Do good and do it well”.

Just like their peers of years past, the 2017 graduates have once again demonstrated these values in many ways but particularly when we consider their academic results.

Loreto is pleased to announce 22.5% received an OP 1-5, 63% OP 1-10, with 87.5% having achieved an OP 1-15. We believe that the most important indicator of success is the percentage of students who were offered a Tertiary place through The Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC).

The first round of QTAC offers was equally pleasing with 98.4% of students being offered a tertiary place in January this year to continue their studies from 2018 onwards. These results reflect the efforts, diligence and focus of the students and the support and encouragement of families and teachers.

Indeed, these achievements are wonderful and they continue a trend which has been set over many years at Loreto College Coorparoo.

Linda Carstensen Deputy Principal - Curriculum & ICT

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TUITION FEES The Loreto School Board approved the following tuition fees at their final 2017 meeting.

Per Term (Years 7-11) Per Term (Year 12)* Per Annum

1st child $ 2595.00 $ 3460.00 $ 10380.00

2nd child $ 2335.50 $ 3114.00 $ 9342.00

Subsequent Child(ren) $ 2076.00 $ 2768.00 $ 8304.00

*Year 12 students are billed in three (3) instalments across Terms 1 to 3. Tuition Fees at Loreto College Coorparoo are largely all-inclusive and there are no additional subject charges or co-curricular levies.

Capital Levy The Capital Levy of $540 per annum, per family, is allocated towards the College facilities and maintenance programs, as well as the undertaking of future capital projects.

Camps/Retreats Camps and Retreats which involve a cost for accommodation and/or food will be charged separately. These will include, but are not limited to, Year 12 Retreat, Year 11 Retreat and Leadership Days and Year Level Camps. Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be payable on food supplied during these activities and will be shown separately.

Excursions/Trips All day curriculum related excursions are covered by the tuition fee. Any optional trips/tours offered by the College will be subject to a different payment method.

Laptop Program Loreto College Coorparoo operates a Laptop Program for all year levels and the cost of these programs will appear as a separate charge. The cost of the program is $165 per term for Years 7 - 12.

Other charges Other charges may include, but are not limited to:  Cost of activities which do not form part of the school curriculum e.g. Year 12 Formal and Year 11 Semi- Formal. Such charges attract GST  Any items purchased by students where ownership is transferred from the school to the student e.g. Senior Jerseys and calculators. Again, these items attract GST.  Other charges are payable via the College's online payment system.

Building Fund The Loreto College Coorparoo School Building Fund was established and has been maintained exclusively for providing funds for the acquisition, construction and/or maintenance of buildings used for school purposes. Gifts to the Building Fund are fully tax deductable. During 2018, a suggested gift of $75 per family to the Building Fund will appear on each term’s account.

Parents & Friends' Association The Loreto College Parents and Friends' Association (P&F) raises funds by means of a levy which appears on school fee accounts each term. The P&F fundraising levy for 2018 will be $21 per term ($84 per year) per family.

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PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS Accounts for school fees for Years 7 to 11 will be issued on a per term basis in January, April, June and September. Fees for Year 12 will be billed in three installments; January, April and June. Payment will be due and payable on the first day of each term.

The College offers a number of methods by which school fee accounts can be made:

1. BPay - The Biller Code and the Customer Reference Number will appear on the fee account statement.

2. Direct Debit - Direct Debit enables parents to spread their full year account over regular (fortnightly, monthly or quarterly) payments. A Direct Debit form is available from the College Finance Office or from the website www.loreto.qld.edu.au . It is a requirement of the College that the fees will be paid within the 2018 school year.

3. Internet Banking - Payment can be made by transferring funds directly into the College bank account, the details of which are on the reverse side of your school fee account statement. It is essential to include your Family Number in the payment reference to ensure it is credited to your account.

4. Credit Card - Credit Card payments can be made by completing the details on the remittance advice and returning it to the College Office.

5. Cheque - Cheques should be made payable to Loreto College Coorparoo and returned to the College Office along with the remittance advice.

The College encourages parents to use the on‐line payments system. For further information regarding the school fee structure please contact the College Finance Office on 3394 9999 or email [email protected].

Yours sincerely

Noel Williams Business Manager

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INTRODUCTION In a pluralistic but substantially secular culture, Loreto schools need to generate an environment where the Gospel is appreciated, lived and imparted. They need to build a strong sense of Christian Community, offering a genuine experience of what Church is and can be within the context of the wider Church.

Loreto Schools of Mission Statement

In the spirit of Mary Ward, Loreto schools aim to promote in their students intellectual development supported by Christian commitment and a relationship with Christ.

Particular emphasis is given to nurturing the virtues of gentleness, receptivity, compassion and reflection, as well as those qualities held dear by Mary Ward: freedom of spirit, sincerity in communication, personal integrity, a discriminating attitude to truth and a cheerful disposition.

It is envisaged that in becoming well-informed, self-directed, spiritually mature women, the students in their turn will be capable and willing to contribute to the building of a society characterised by Gospel imperatives.

RATIONALE This policy outlines principles and procedures to be followed as the College makes decisions regarding the enrolment of students.

GUIDING DOCUMENTS INCLUDE  Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement 2010;  Loreto Schools Advisory Committee (LSAC) Policy on Enrolment;  Enrolment of Students with special needs at Loreto College Coorparoo 2006;  Vision Statement for Loreto College Coorparoo 2008.

PRINCIPLES In order to fulfil the aims stated above, a process of discernment regarding the offer of places will be undertaken by the Principal. The final decision of an offer of enrolment rests with the Principal.

Loreto College Coorparoo gives preference to students from Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.

Each application will be considered on its merits having regard for each of the following factors:

 degree of involvement in their Catholic or Eastern Orthodox community, parish or school;  the student’s sacrament status;  sister of current or past student of Loreto College Coorparoo;  sibling of Villanova/St Laurence’s student;  daughter of past student;  interstate Loreto applicant;  the College’s ability to cater for the specific talents and needs of each person;  the student’s past behaviour and attitude;  NAPLAN results reflecting gifted and talented abilities.

The resources able to be provided within the College to meet the educational and emotional needs of the student are taken into consideration in decision making with respect to enrolment.

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While we welcome applications from families of all faiths or denominations we need to give priority as nominated in the above factors.

Non-disclosure of known special needs may result in cancellation of the enrolment process.

SCOPE All applications received will be subject to this policy.

PROCEDURES Application information is available via our website www.loreto.qld.edu.au/enrolments Please download and read our College Prospectus and Enrolment Information Booklet for your consideration, prior to lodging an online application. Hard copies are also available from the Office. Enrolments open in mid-January, in the year your daughter is in Year 3.

The Application package consists of :

 College Prospectus;  Enrolment Information (including the Privacy Policy)

You will need to complete the application online via our website www.loreto.qld.edu.au/enrolments

Before commencing the application, you will be required to upload the following documents:

 Copies of Birth Certificate and Sacramental certificates including Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation;  Latest school report and NAPLAN results;  Any specific reports relating to ascertainment or special needs;

All completed applications received by the advertised closing date (1 February 2019) will be examined and placed in order discerned by the Principal. There will be a list of offers and a waiting list.

FULL AND FRANK DISCLOSURE OF ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THE ENROLMENT APPLICATION IS A CONDITION OF ENROLMENT. DELAYS MAY OCCUR IF DOCUMENTATION IS NOT READY AND AVAILABLE.

You will be notified of offers by the advertised date. Please note offers will have a strict closing date for acceptance and payment.

Loreto College conducts pre-commencement interviews for students accepted into the College and these are held when students are in Year 6.

The interview is an essential part of the enrolment process and serves to communicate fully the needs and requirements of both parent and College.

Applications will continue to be accepted and placed on the waiting list and the status of each application will be conveyed as soon as known.

Applicants who have not been offered places in the first instance may be contacted if other vacancies become available.

When an application is being made for Years 8-12 an interview will be arranged as soon as a vacancy becomes available.

There is a non-refundable application fee of $150.00. There is a further non-refundable enrolment fee of $550.00 on acceptance of a place.

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INTRODUCTION Loreto College Coorparoo aims to provide fullness of educational opportunity to its students in a just and safe environment where it is appropriate to act with sincerity, have fun, grow in integrity and rejoice in freedom. Girls are challenged to grow in wisdom and extend their capabilities.

In 1645 Mary Ward, the founder of the Loreto Sisters, instructed that the witness of those following her tradition be constant, efficacious and loving. To answer this call is to search for goodness and wholeness, with prudent, careful planning for the safety and growth of Loreto students.

RATIONALE This policy outlines principles and procedures to be followed as the College makes decisions regarding the enrolment of students with special needs. It is to be used in conjunction with the more general policy on enrolment. Both policies function within the College’s commitment, as far as is practicable, to education that is inclusive and which meets the needs of individual students.

GUIDING DOCUMENTS INCLUDE The following documents give guidance and direction for this policy on enrolment of students with special needs:

 Loreto College Coorparoo Enrolment Policy and Procedures 2006;  Policy Statement of the Catholic Education Council June 1999;  Policy Statement of the Queensland Catholic Education Commission May 2001;  National Goals of Schooling;  Syllabus Review Documents of QSA;  Loreto School of Australia Mission Statement 2010;  Vision Statement of Loreto College Coorparoo 2008.

PRINCIPLES For all potential students, Loreto College Coorparoo gives preference to students from Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.

Enrolment decisions will be guided by principles of personal dignity, justice and inclusivity. The health and safety and the quality of the learning environment of all students, will be of paramount importance in decision-making regarding enrolment and the allocation of resources.

It must, therefore, be understood that not all students with special needs will be able to proceed to enrolment.

DEFINITION Special needs include difficulties that are subject to verification which occurs for such difficulties as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Impairment, Physical Impairment, acute Social/Emotional needs, impairment in area/s of Hearing, Vision and Speech and Language. Some incidents of chronic illness are also defined as special needs.

SCOPE All applications received will be subject to this policy.

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POLICY STATEMENT Loreto College has always been inclusive of students with special needs and academically non-selective in its enrolment procedures. Students with special needs take their place in a supportive environment and contribute to the life of our community.

IMPLEMENTATION Each application will be considered on its merits having regard for each of the following factors:

 degree of family involvement in their Catholic or Eastern Orthodox community, parish or school;  the student’s sacrament status;  sister of current or past student of Loreto College Coorparoo;  daughter of past student;  interstate Loreto applicant;  the College’s ability to cater for the specific talents and needs of each person;  the student’s past behaviour and attitude.

While we welcome applications from families of all faiths or denominations we need to give priority as nominated in the above factors.

For the Principal to be able to decide if the College has the ability to cater for appropriate education to meet the educational and emotional needs of the student, it is essential that at the point of application, these needs of the student be clearly outlined:

 These statements must be accompanied by clear and precise documentation, e.g. specialist reports, Verification statements or any special testing reports.

Because the resources of the College and the potential funding from Commonwealth grants must be carefully balanced, it must be clearly understood that:

 Non-disclosure of known special need may result in the cancellation of the enrolment process.

Provided with all necessary information the Principal will make an assessment of the ability of the school to provide for the needs of the student.

Loreto College works with other Religious Institute Schools on processes of Verification and makes requests for funding from the Queensland Catholic Education Commission.

The College supplements the funding it receives for verified students (usually only 1.8 hours per week) but is unable to meet the needs of students requiring constant supervision, instruction and facilities beyond the capability of the school to provide.

If the College is able to support the enrolment of the student, planning will be undertaken to access resources to enable the student’s equitable participation in schooling at Loreto College Coorparoo.

Once a student with special needs has been enrolled, the learning support department assists her general integration.

Loreto College Coorparoo has a Learning Support Department through which the College provides learning support to students with special needs. This is done through direct intervention with the students and through liaison with Loreto staff and with personnel outside the College.

The Department works with a variety of personnel to provide relevant resources for students with special needs.

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Parents are consulted in meetings for:  initial enrolment  transition  development of Individual Education Plan (IEP)  review  vocational options

Teachers are assisted with:  provision of relevant background information  classroom strategies  implementation of IEP  modification of assessment items

Year Level Coordinators work with the department on:  areas of support  pastoral needs; and  reports

School Counsellor works with the department by:  obtaining further specialist reports  interpretation of specialist reports  monitoring of students with verified social emotional needs

Teacher Aide assists with:  in-class support for students with disabilities  technology support  safety of students with disability

Advisory Visiting Teachers assist with:  provision of texts  advice on special consideration  verification  provision and implementation of IEPs  direct assistance and counselling for students needing learning support  curriculum support  modified teaching practice and assessment

Work Experience Coordinator assists with:  career pathway information for students with special needs  work experience  traineeships

Through yearly allocation of resources the following strategies are used to assist students with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties:

In-class support:  small group work in the regular classroom  assistance with research tasks in the library upon teacher request  Teacher Aide assistance when possible

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Tutorial assistance:  modification of assessment items  assistance with language problems  help with research  conferencing assignments  assistance to write and type assignments  reading programs

Examination assistance:  extra time  reading exam papers  assistance with exam procedure and techniques  assistance to write exams for students with language and fine motor problems  provision of technology for students with special needs  organisation of special consideration

Special classes:  Learning Support classes in Year 7 and 8  Language Skills classes in Years 9 and 10  Learning Support classes in Years 9 and 10 for students who are not participating in the full range of subjects  Learning Support classes in Years 11 and 12 for students who do not take the full range of subjects.

The provision for students with special needs and learning difficulties is evaluated each year.

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INTRODUCTION Mary Ward strove to educate in and for society not apart from it. Without being simplistic or defensive she would encourage us to be open and yet discerning of the various movements of our time. Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement 2010

RATIONALE The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to:

 Identify the implications of the Ten National Privacy Principles contained in The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, upon present and future collection, use, storage, updating, disclosure and disposal of personal information;  Ensure correspondence, newsletters, magazines and fundraising/marketing strategies comply with the Ten National Privacy Principles (NPP); and  Facilitate administration.

GUIDING DOCUMENTS INCLUDE  Anti-discrimination Act 1991 (Qld);  Privacy Act 2000;  Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000;  Commission for Children & Young People & Child Guardian Act 2000;  Discrimination Law Amendment Act 2002;

The 10 National Privacy Principles and their implications are briefly summarised:

Collection – The collection of personal information must be relevant to one or more of the organisation’s primary functions or activities. The way it is collected must be lawful and fair. If possible, information should be collected directly from the individual to whom it relates.

Use and Disclosure - There are restrictions on the way in which an organisation may use or disclose personal information where that use or disclosure is for a purpose other than the primary purpose for which it was collected.

Data Quality – relates to the quality of the data held by an organisation. The organisation must take reasonable steps to ensure data is accurate, complete and up to date.

Data Security – requires an organisation to take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information it holds is secure and to destroy and de-identify personal information which is no longer required.

Openness – requires an organisation to be open about what personal information it holds and to communicate its policy on the management of personal information.

Access and Correction – permits access to and correction of personal information held by an organisation, by the individual to whom the personal information relates.

Identifiers – prohibits the use of identifiers assigned by a Commonwealth agency such as Medicare and tax file numbers.

Anonymity – states that individuals must have the option of not identifying themselves when entering into transactions with organisations, if it is lawful and practicable to remain anonymous.

Transborder Data Flows – regulates the transfer of personal information held by an organisation in Australia about an individual to someone in a foreign country.

Sensitive Information – limits the ability of an organisation to collect sensitive information.

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POLICY STATEMENT Privacy is important. Each person working in the Loreto College Coorparoo community must comply with this Privacy Policy and its adoption of the ten National Privacy Principles which were established by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) The Act 2000 relating to the collection, use, disclosure, security, access and disposal of personal information by private sector organisations.

Prior to any personal information being obtained the individual must be advised what information is needed, the reason or purpose for which it is being collected, to whom the information will be disclosed and the consequences which will flow from non-disclosure.

Personal information sought by the College, Parents & Friends’, Past Pupils’ Association and College committees will be collected and handled in a manner consistent with the primary purpose as stated with the request for information.

DEFINITIONS A Record is a document, database or photograph containing personal information.

PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT WILL BE COLLECTED BY THE COLLEGE  For students this includes name, address, phone number, date of birth, next of kin details, emergency contact numbers, names of doctors, school reports, assessments, referrals (e.g. government welfare agencies/departments), and correspondence with parents, photos, current/previous school, healthfund details and Medicare number.  For parents this includes name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, occupation, education, marital status, parenting order, doctor’s name and contact information, Medicare number, other children’s details. For parents who are past pupils, graduation year, further education, professional experience and personal news may be asked for, if appropriate.

SENSITIVE INFORMATION Sensitive information is personal information relating to an individual detailing:

 Racial or ethnic origin;  Political opinions;  Membership of a political association;  Philosophical beliefs;  Membership of a professional trade association;  Membership of a trade union;  Sexual preference or practices.

Collection of sensitive information which is named as exempt is permitted.

Exempt sensitive information is personal information relating to an individual detailing:

 Racial or ethnic origin;  Religious beliefs or affiliations;  Health information about an individual.

The College will collect exempt sensitive information.

For students this includes Religion, language spoken at home, whether Indigenous, nationality, country of birth, Parish, Certificates of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation and copies of school reports, medical background, immunisation records, medical records, medical treatments, accident reports, absentee notes, medical certificates, nutrition and dietary requirements, assessment results for vision, hearing and speech, reports of physical disabilities, medical, psychological, psychiatric and psychometric information, diagnosis of disorder,

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assessment for speech, hearing, sight, in fact any difficulties, knowledge of which would increase the College’s ability to understand and give Pastoral Care.

For parents this includes Religion, country of birth, nationality, family configuration, any parenting orders and level of academic study.

MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING Personal information held by the College may be disclosed to an organisation that assists in the College’s fundraising provided that parents assent to this.

Parents, staff, contractors and other members of the wider college community may from time to time receive fundraising information. College publications such as newsletters and magazines, which include personal information, may be used for marketing purposes.

SCOPE This Policy is relevant to all committees, parents, students, staff, past pupils, contractors, job applicants and volunteers associated with the Loreto College Coorparoo Community.

IMPLEMENTATION Each Person working within the College community will be expected to comply with the Policy, support the principles of privacy and the need for confidentiality.

The College Principal has delegated responsibility for:

 dissemination of the Policy to the College community;  overseeing the monitoring for compliance;  reviewing of the Policy;  applying the Policy to all appointments and enrolments;  handling requests for access to information in accordance with Privacy Principles and this Policy;  handling complaints in relation to a breach of this Policy and/or Privacy Principles.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF COLLECTION OF INFORMATION In relation to personal information of students and parents, the primary purpose of collection is for the function and activities of the educational services at Loreto College Coorparoo. This includes satisfying both the needs of parents and the needs of the students throughout the whole period of involvement with the College.

For job applicants, volunteers and contractors the primary purpose of collection is for selection of personnel who can fulfil their professional duties within the College ethos, insurance purposes and to satisfy other legal obligations, for example, in relation to child protection legislation.

TYPE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THE COLLEGE The type of information collected and held includes, but is not limited to, personal information, sensitive information and health information about:

 Staff;  Students and parents and/or guardians before, during and after the course of enrolment at the school;  Job applicants, volunteers and contractors.

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METHOD OF COLLECTION A Privacy Notice must be provided to the person (prospective employees, volunteers, contractors or parents) at the time of collection. This notice must address the following:

 Identity of the College;  Access arrangements;  Purpose of collection;  Usual recipient of information;  Any legal requirements; and  Consequence of failure to provide requested information.

Personal information will generally be collected by way of forms filled out by applicants/parents/students. Other methods of collecting may include face-to-face meetings, interviews and telephone calls.

In some circumstances personal information about an individual may be provided from a third party, for example a report provided by a medical professional or referee.

USING INFORMATION Personal information must only be used and disclosed for the primary purpose for which it was collected, e.g. information disclosed on a student enrolment form must only be used for the purpose of assisting in educating and caring for that student within the context of the ethos of the College.

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION An individual’s consent will be obtained before disclosing personal information, including for fundraising and marketing purposes.

With this permission the College may disclose Personal Information held about an individual to:

 Another school;  Government departments;  Medical practitioners;  People providing services, including specialist visiting teachers and sports coaches;  Recipients of Loreto College Coorparoo publications, e.g. newsletters;  Parents; and  Anyone authorised (by the person to whom the information relates) to receive information.

Nothing in this policy restricts the proper compliance by the College with a summons, subpoena, search warrant or other legal process requiring the production of documents or disclosure of information.

The College’s commitment to the safety and well-being of each person working and involved in the College may require the disclosure of personal information (for example where child protection legislation, student health needs require its disclosure).

SENDING INFORMATION OVERSEAS No personal information about an individual will be sent outside Australia without first obtaining the consent of the individual and ascertaining that the country to which the information is to be sent has laws similar to the National Privacy Principles.

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TREATMENT OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION Sensitive information will be used and disclosed only for the purpose for which it was provided or a directly related secondary purpose, unless the provider agrees otherwise, or the use or disclosure of the sensitive information is allowed by law.

MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION The employer and staff are required to respect the confidentiality and privacy of students, participants, parents, contractors and volunteers.

The College will have in place procedures to protect the personal information held from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

UPDATING PERSONAL INFORMATION Procedures must be in place to ensure that the personal information held is accurate, complete and up-to-date. A person may seek to update his/her personal information held by the College.

The National Privacy Principles, as adopted by the College, requires personal information to be stored only as long as necessary.

PERSONAL ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION Under the Act, an individual has the right to obtain access to any personal information held about him/her and to advise the organisation of any perceived inaccuracy.

There are some exceptions to this right set out in the Act. Children will generally have access to their personal information through their parents.

There will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where the release of the information would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, or where the release may result in a breach of the duty of care. Reasons will be provided for the refusal of access.

STUDENT/PARTICIPANTS ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION The College may at its discretion, on the request of a student, grant that person access to information held about them, or allow that person to give or withhold consent to the use of their personal information, independently of their parents. This would normally be done only when the student/participant involved had reached 18 years of age, but could be done in other circumstances when the maturity of that person and/or personal circumstances so warranted.

RESPONDING TO REQUESTS FOR ACCESS Applicants wishing to access any of their personal information should make the initial request in writing to the Principal’s secretary. Applicants will need to verify identification and specify what information is required.

COMMUNICATION OF POLICY Privacy notices will be included with all requests for information. (Appendices A, B, C and D are examples of such statements)

POLICY BREACH A person who considers that any action breaches this Privacy Policy or the National Privacy Principles can make a complaint. The complaint needs to be in writing and needs to set out in detail the reasons for the complaint. Complaints are to be made to the Principal.

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If a person is not satisfied with the response to the complaint, he/she can contact the Commonwealth Privacy Commissioner’s hotline on 1300 363 992.

APPENDIX A On the Application for Enrolment it is stated:

“Information is being collected for the primary purpose of creating a waiting list of applicants. The use of this information will be governed by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Loreto College Coorparoo Privacy Policy.”

APPENDIX B On the forms for yearly collection of personal and sensitive information while the student is enrolled atthe College it is stated:

“This information is being collected for the primary purpose of providing appropriate educational instruction, safety procedures and pastoral care for your daughter. The use of this information will be governed by the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Loreto College Coorparoo Privacy Policy.”

Questions are asked:

 Do you authorise the College to provide information to the Parents and Friends’ for functions and fundraising? YES NO (please circle)  Do you authorise the College to provide personal information to an outside organisation for marketing or fundraising? YES NO (please circle)

APPENDIX C In replying to applicants for advertised positions we include the following:

“Your application includes personal information and in accordance with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, the following employment collection notice applies:

 The personal information you have provided in your curriculum vitae is information collected by Loreto College Coorparoo for the purpose of assessing your application to work at the College.  You agree that the information will be stored for a period up to two years.  You may seek access to personal information that the College holds about you if you are unsuccessful for the position. There will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions will include situations where access will have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others.  If you have provided us with the personal information of others, you are encouraged to inform them that you have disclosed information to the College and the reason for such disclosure. You are also encouraged to inform them that they may have access to their information and that the College does not usually disclose the information to third parties. They should also be informed that their information will be stored for a period of up to two years.”

APPENDIX D In replying to unsolicited applications for a position at the College we include the following:

“You have provided us with personal information and in accordance with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, the following employment collection notice applies:

 The personal information you have provided in your resume is information collected by Loreto College Coorparoo for the purpose of assessing your application to work at the College.  Your information will be stored for a period up to two months and will not be disclosed to a third party without your consent.

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YEAR 7 YEAR 8 All students study the following subjects: All students study the following subjects: DIGITAL & DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES DIGITAL & DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES ENGLISH ENGLISH HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS RELIGION RELIGION SCIENCE SCIENCE

ART (1 semester) ART (1 semester) DRAMA (1 semester) DRAMA (1 semester) GEOGRAPHY (1 semester) GEOGRAPHY (1 semester) HISTORY (1 semester) HISTORY (1 semester) FOOD & TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY (1 semester) FOOD & TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY (1 semester) MUSIC (1 semester) MUSIC (1 semester) LANGUAGE STUDIES: LANGUAGE STUDIES: CHINESE, FRENCH, GERMAN, JAPANESE CHINESE, FRENCH, GERMAN, JAPANESE (Students choose two of the above and each of the chosen (Students choose one of the above and the chosen language will languages will be studied for one semester.) be studied for two semesters.)

Students are not grouped in any subject according to ability. Students are not grouped in any subject according to ability.

YEAR 9 YEAR 10 All students study the following CORE subjects: All students study the following CORE subjects: ENGLISH ENGLISH HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION GEOGRAPHY HISTORY HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (Foundation or Advanced) HISTORY RELIGION MATHEMATICS (Foundation or Advanced) SCIENCE (Foundation or Advanced) RELIGION SCIENCE In addition, up toSIX semester-long ELECTIVES or a combination of semester-long and year-long ELECTIVES are taken from the following options: In addition, THREE year-long ELECTIVES are taken from the ART * following options: ART — Digital Photography - Capture Life ART ART — Studio Art - Beyond the Boundaries BUSINESS BUSINESS * DIGITAL & DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES BUSINESS — Law and Citizenship BUSINESS — Markets and the Economy DRAMA DIGITAL & DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES FOOD & TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DRAMA – Student-devised Issues Based Drama LANGUAGES (CHINESE, FRENCH, GERMAN or JAPANESE) DRAMA – Australian Gothic Theatre LITERACY & NUMERACY ENRICHMENT GEOGRAPHY — The Geographies of Human Well-being MUSIC GEOGRAPHY — Environmental Change and Management GRAPHIC DESIGN FOOD & TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY - Eating Around the Globe - You the Chef+ - Beach Culture and Teen Fashion - Designing for Interiors LANGUAGES — French / German / Japanese / Chinese * LITERACY AND NUMERACY ENRICHMENT * MUSIC * THE BIG HISTORY PROJECT * (* Year-long Electives) NB Languages and Music are prerequisites for the study of related subjects in Years 11 and 12.

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YEAR 11 & YEAR 12

In Years 11 and 12, students choose SIX or SEVEN subjects from the following list of Authority and Authority-Registered/VET subjects.

At least the equivalent of five Authority subjects (or 20 semester units) at Year 11 and 12 level are required for an Overall Position (OP).

Authority subjects have the following characteristics:  The syllabus for the subject has been written by the QCAA  The school work program has been accredited by the QCAA  The assessments of student achievement are certified by the QCAA

These subjects appear on the Queensland Certificate of Education and will be considered in the calculation of Tertiary Entrance requirements.

Authority-registered subjects have the following characteristics:  Are developed from Study Area Specifications  Not used in the calculation of OPs and FPs  Include substantial vocational and practical components

Vocational (VET) courses deliver workplace skills and are offered in partnership with a Registered Training Organization (RTO).

Students must choose an English subject, a Mathematics subject and either Study of Religion or Religion & Ethics. All students participate in Core Physical Education.

AUTHORITY SUBJECTS AUTHORITY-REGISTERED SUBJECTS Accounting English Communication Ancient History Fashion Biology Hospitality Studies Chemistry Information & Communications Technology Studies Drama Prevocational Mathematics Economics Religion & Ethics English Visual Arts in Practice English Extension French / German / Japanese VET CERTIFICATE Geography Certificate III in Fitness Graphics Certificate III in Business Health Education Home Economics Information Processing & Technology Legal Studies Mathematics A Mathematics B Mathematics C Modern History Music Music Extension Physical Education Physics Study of Religion Visual Art

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By its nature, Catholic education regularly adapts to the changing contexts and needs of students who live in a pluralistic society to nurture their development and growth towards life full of meaning and witness to Christian living.

We want students and teachers to experience Loreto as a place of joy, beauty, kindness, goodness, peace, love and laughter; a place of welcome and belonging; a place of giving and sharing; a place of nourishment and challenge; a place where the achievements of all are encouraged and celebrated without envy; a place that enriches, offers broad experiences, develops potential and engenders a passion for learning.

This “pyramid” represents the framework to guide and assist us in our teaching and learning, planning, programing, pedagogical choices, assessment and delivery.

The Habits of Mind, Learning and Thinking Attributes and our Dispositions of the Heart are the critical means by which we seek to develop, nurture and encourage a culture of thinking. These three key dimensions form the foundation of our teaching and learning framework leading us to educate for deeper understanding, greater wisdom and compassion through an emphasis across the entire curriculum on the life- long importance of the Enduring Pursuits. When young women leave this College, we want them to be © Loreto Coorparoo 2012 discerning and to value reflection, silence and beauty. We want this so that they can confidently transcend society’s stereotypes and respond to the demands of their world with courage and authenticity. Learner and Teacher Attributes:  Curious  Open-Minded At Loreto we are all called to “be seekers of truth”. Our culture  Independent of thinking promotes a search for deeper understanding in  Reflective order that we might come closer to truth.  Resilient  Self-Managing When using these learning and thinking attributes and habits of  Committed mind we encourage critical thinking, openness to learning and  Tenacious holistic development: all so essential in the quest for  Flexible understanding, truth and wisdom.  Collaborative “The overarching focus of curriculum in Catholic schools is to  Discerning empower learners to enrich the quality of life in the community  Spiritual by living out the Gospel of Jesus the Christ.”  Inclusive Queensland Catholic Schools and Curriculum  Leading

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Habits of Mind:  Persisting  Communicating with clarity and precision  Managing impulsivity Professor Olatunde (Art) S. Costa defines the “Habits of  Gathering data through all senses Mind” as the dispositions skillfully and mindfully dis-  Listening with understanding and empathy played by characteristically intelligent people when  Creating, imagining, innovating confronted with problems the solutions to which are  Thinking flexibly not immediately apparent. The Habits of Mind are not  Responding with wonderment and awe thinking tools; rather they are dispositions that incline  Metacognition one to adopt thinking tools and strategies.  Taking responsible risks  Striving for greater accuracy and precision  Finding humor  Questioning and problem posing  Thinking interdependently  Applying past knowledge to new situations  Remaining open to continuous learning

God’s presence amongst us makes each moment and each experience holy. At Loreto we seek to embrace each moment Dispositions of the Heart: and to do so with grateful hearts. To see holiness, God’s  Care, compassion and Justice presence, in the ordinary and the extraordinary is to be utterly  Verity, trust and respect present and open to the awe and wonder of life and creation.  Felicity, optimism and joy This holy disposition promotes a love of self, a love of others  Integrity, Sincerity and forgiveness and a love of all things: it gives rise to Felicity and promotes  Freedom, faith and love inner Freedom; it demands that we act with Sincerity and that we strive for Verity; and it compels us to seek Justice in all its forms. These are the five imperatives of a Loreto education. They guide us and define us.

We celebrate the mystery that exists in the miracle of life, Enduring Pursuits: creation and all things and thus seek to better understand our connectedness and our spirituality.  Connectedness and spirituality  Right Relationships For the love of our world and its future, we seek to pursue  Wellness right relationships with, and the wellness of all beings, all  Excellence things, and all creation.  Service and In so doing, we seek to use our God given talents in the Empowerment pursuit of excellence and in the loving and responsible service and empowerment of all.

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BACKGROUND After an extensive process of research and consultation, Loreto College started a student laptop program from the beginning of Term 2, 2012 with Year 8 students and then at the start of Term 3, 2012 with Year 10 students also joining the program. The program is compulsory and provides each student with a laptop, software, training and technical support. This is a parent funded program with the laptop being rented from the College with payments being made on a per term basis (approximately $165 per term). This is a considerable saving compared to a retail cost as the College is able to purchase the hardware and software at education prices. At the conclusion of the rental term and with all payments made, the ownership of the laptop can be transferred from Loreto College to the parents of the student for a payment of $1.00. As part of our Microsoft licensing agreement all Microsoft software will remain on the computer and ownership of that is also transferred to the parents. Other software on the laptop will be removed as per the licensing arrangements before the laptop is handed over.

EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT The education of our students needs to reflect the dominant method of information flow used in society. We are in the middle of the digital information and educational revolution and teaching and learning needs to reflect this to ensure a relevant and contemporary education. We are living in a world where technology is getting faster and cheaper and is fundamentally changing the world in which we live and work. However, technology itself is a tool and the process of learning needs to be at the centre of any pedagogy. The incorporation of ICTs into subject areas will be to enhance student learning, not replace the types of student learning but to support the concept of anywhere, anytime learning. Students must also learn to utilise information and technology effectively and in a responsible and ethical manner in line with our College Mission Statement.

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM The disciplines outlined in the Australian Curriculum provide a foundation of learning in schools because they reflect the way in which knowledge has, and will continue to be, developed and codified. However, 21st century learning does not fit neatly into a curriculum solely organised by learning areas or subjects that reflect the disciplines. Increasingly, in a world where knowledge itself is constantly growing and evolving, students need to develop a set of knowledge skills, behaviours and dispositions, or general capabilities that apply across subject based content and equip them to be lifelong learners able to operate with confidence in a complex, information-rich, globalised world. There are seven general capabilities specified within the Australian Curriculum with Information Communication Technology (ICT) competence being one of them. Students develop ICT competence as they learn to use information and communication technology effectively and appropriately to access, create and communicate information and ideas, solve problems and work collaboratively in all learning areas at school and in their lives beyond school.

What are the benefits of a student laptop program?  The medium of learning and teaching must be a reflection of the prevailing information transfer method in society.  Today’s students seek opportunities to directly engage in their own learning and are used to the immediacy of their digital lifestyle.  They desire a learning environment which is collaborative and is teamwork focused.  We must prepare our students for the world that is waiting for them.  Will enhance the learning opportunities and outcomes for the students.  Offers a significant cost saving– device, software (+ updates), warranty, service and training.

Provides educational equity for ALL students since they will have the same equipment and software available to them at school AND at home.

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TRANSPORT DETAILS The information below is a brief outline only. Please call Transinfo 13 12 30 or the private bus companies to confirm timetables. Loreto College Bus Stop is No. 35 located on Cavendish Road directly out the front of the College.

GARDEN CITY BUS ROUTE 184 & 185

Bus 184 Bus 185 Departs GC Arrives LC Departs LC Arrives GC Departs GC Arrives LC Departs LC Arrives GC

6.53am 7.20am 3.11pm 3.55pm 7.11am 7.45am 3.26pm 4.15pm 7.25am 7.57am 3.35pm 4.11pm 7.31am 8.07am 3.47pm 4.28pm 7.55am 8.28am 3.57pm 4.33pm 7.43am 8.19am 4.12pm 4.48pm

COORPAROO RAILWAY STATION BUS ROUTE 184/185 & 884 Students alighting from Coorparoo Railway Station (2.5km from the College) can connect with the following services from Cnr Yarrabin St & Cavendish Rd – Bus Stop 20.

Bus 184 Bus 185 Bus 884

Departs Arrives Departs Arrives Departs Arrives Departs Arrives Departs Arrives Departs Arrives CS LC LC CS CS LC LC CS CS LC LC CS 7.59am 8.08am 3.24pm 3.34pm 7.25am 7.31am 3.56pm 4.06pm 7.51am 7.58am 3.25pm 3.30pm

CARINDALE INTERCHANGE Bus 878 – please note the morning service ends at Cavendish Road High School. Students can walk the 1.5kms to the College or link up with the 184/185 service on Cavendish Road. Afternoon service picks up from Loreto College.

Bus 878 – finishes at Cavendish Road High School Bus 879 Departs CI Arrives CRH Departs LC Arrives CI Departs Arrives LC Departs LC Arrives CI CI 7.49am 8.25am 3.30pm 4.01pm n/a n/a 3.30pm 3.55pm

Bus 202 & 208 – students hop off at Bus Stop 30 (Cnr Cavendish & Chatsworth Rds) and walk to Loreto College (5mins)

Bus 202 Bus 208 – PREPAID SERVICE ONLY

Departs CI Arrives Departs Arrives CI Departs CI Arrives Departs Arrives CI

7.25am 7.43am 3.29pm 4.00pm 7.07am 7.25am n/a n/a

8.00am 8.17am 3.54pm 4.25pm 7.40am 7.58am n/a n/a

BAYSIDE: REDLAND BAY - CITY (AM ONLY – PEAK TIME) BUS 250 This is a TransLink service operated by Queensland. Students can either catch a bus to Coorparoo Junction and then transfer to bus 184/185/884 (Cavendish Rd) to Loreto College OR catch the train to Coorparoo Railway Station and connect with bus 184/185/884. Enquiries to Translink 13 12 30

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CARINDALE, CARINA HEIGHTS, BAYSIDE: School Service 5005 PM ONLY Departs 3.32pm Loreto College arriving 4.15pm at Capalaba Interchange (Stop A). This services goes via Boundary St, Samuel St, Winstanley Rd, Carindale St, stops at Carindale Shopping Centre (Bay J), continues Carindale St, Winstanley St, Scrub Rd, Old Cleveland Rd, Bacton Rd, Tilley Rd, Old Cleveland Rd, Redland Bay Rd. Enquiries to 3248 6100 BURBANK – CANNON HILL: SERVICE 10A Mt Petrie/Gainsborough Park Departs 6.45am from Underwood depot and arrives 7.30am at Loreto College. Services goes via Balmain Street, Compton Rd, Logan Rd, Springwood Rd, under M1, Rochedale Rd, Miles Platting Rd, Gardner Rd through lights at Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Rd, continue on Mt Petrie Rd, through to Gainsborough Park Bus Shelter, under Gateway, Broadwater Rd, Ham Rd, Wecker Rd, Newnham Rd, Creek Rd, Logan Rd, Holland Rd, Cavendish Rd. Service 10B afternoon bus departs Loreto College 3.55pm. All enquiries to 3808 7800

BURBANK – HAWTHORNE: Service 14A Garden City/Mt Gravatt/Wellers Hill/Holland Park Departs 6.40am Underwood Depot and arrives 7.25am at Loreto College. Services goes via Compton Rd, Logan Rd, cross Underwood Rd, under M1, Miles Platting Rd busway station, Garden City Shopping Centre busway station, Griffith Uni busway station, Sports Drive, Circular Drive, Messines Ridge Rd, GazaRd, underneath M3, Bapaume Rd, Monash Rd, Toohey Rd, Wellers Hill, Cracknell Rd, Esther Rd, Gilmore Rd, Pauline Rd, Sexton St, Esher Rd, Birdwood Rd, Logan Rd, St, Holland Park, Geelong St, Cavendish. Service 14B afternoon bus departs Loreto College 4.00pm. Enquiries to Mt Gravatt Bus Service 3808 7800

BURBANK – EAST BRISBANE: Service 16A Underwood/Eight Mile Plains/Sunnybank/Salisbury/Tarragindi/Wellers Hill/ Holland Park Departs 6.30am Underwood Depot and arrives 7.45am at Loreto College. Service goes via Balmain Rd, Compton Rd, Logan Rd, Underwood Rd, under Gateway Overpass to Warrigal Rd, Padstow Rd, McCullough Rd, Troughton St to Kessels Rd. Continue on Kessels Rd, Orange Grove Rd, Henson Rd, Cripps St, McCarthy Rd, Evans Rd, Beaudesert Rd, Mayfield Rd, Tarragindi Rd, Beverley Hill St, Glendale Gr, Sarah St, Cavan St, Tarragindi Rd, Andrew Av, Fernvale Rd, Weller Rd, Toohey Rd, Monash Rd, Chadwick St, Monkton St, Pozieres Rd, Messines Ridge Rd, Bapaume Rd, Sterculia Av, under Pacific Mwy, Logan Rd, Holland Rd, Cavendish Rd. Service 16B afternoon bus departs Loreto College at 3.37pm. Enquiries to Mt Gravatt Bus Service 3808 7800

------TRANSLINK - 13 12 30 TransLink makes public transport easier to catch. Just one TransLink ticket will take you wherever you want to go on participating buses, QR Citytrain and Brisbane City Council ferries within South East Queensland. Connect to the TransLink’s comprehensive website for:  bus, train and ferry timetables  route maps  fares and integrated ticketing information  journey planning

GO CARD Please refer to the TransLink website for more information.

SAFETY NET ELIGIBILITY Families may be eligible for fully funded travel assistance from the Queensland Government if they receive: Additional Family Payment; Austudy; Abstudy; Care and Protection Order; Service Pension (with dependent child/student add-on) etc. If you are eligible under the Safety Net scheme only one type of assistance is available – either train or bus but not both. The application form for travel by train can be collected from your nearest railway station. Parents/Guardians will be required to pay the full costs of travel until interim approval is granted by Queensland Transport. These fares are not refundable. For further eligibility details regarding any of the above, please call Queensland Transport on 13 23 80.

Private Bus Companies: You should contact the bus company concerned for an application form. The student must live

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