2013 INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK Mueller College 75 Morris Road, ROTHWELL, QLD, 4022 P: (07) 3897 2990 F: (07) 3204 0404 E: [email protected]
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2013 INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK Mueller College 75 Morris Road, ROTHWELL, QLD, 4022 P: (07) 3897 2990 F: (07) 3204 0404 E: [email protected] CRICOS NUMBER: 01095B Mueller College Directors Mr R L Heazlewood MSc, BSc (Hons), MRACI (Exec Dir) Dr M D Heazlewood MB, BS, MA, DipPM, ThL, FRACGP Mr L J Heazlewood BSc, DipEd, DipEngin(C.S), GradOIEAust, MACS CT Mr L G Miller MSc, BAppSc, DipEd Dr A P Sweeney BA, M.Comm, PhD, ThD, GradCert Higher Education Head of College Mr Paul Valese, BA,DipEd, GradCertAppLing Deputy Head of College Mrs C Winwood, BEd, DipT PRIMARY SCHOOL Head of Primary School Mr Darren Gynthe, B.Teach,E.Ed Early Years Learning Centre Miss S Coulson, BEd, DipTeach(EC) SECONDARY SCHOOL Head of Senior School Mr Ben Stiller, BAppSc,(HMS-Ed) Head of Middle School Mrs Liz Scheu, DipEd,BeD Studies Coordinator Mr Kendal Slack, BSc, Bed, CertIV Training and Assessment Head of Curriculum Mr Todd Landford, BAppSc,(HMS-Ed) HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Maths/Science Mr R Everitt English/Humanities Mr Simon Radcliffe Practical Arts Mr Adrien Bird Director of Music Mr R Yusupov Learning Support Mr J Mancktelow Careers Guidance Counsellor/VET Mr Gregg Nowell Guidance and School Counsellor SUPPORT SERVICES Workplace Health and Safety Officer Mr L Heazlewood, BSc, DipEd, DipEngin(CS), GradOIEAust, AACS Chief Financial Officer Mr David Litke Technologies Manager Mr Anthony Kuhl International Students Handbook 2013 (CRICOS No.01095B) 2 | P a g e Dear Student Welcome to Mueller College. We are delighted to have you with us at Mueller College. We hope you have a wonderful time at the College and in Australia. We are here to help you, so please feel free to ask us as many questions as you like. On your first day at the College you will be given a copy of this handbook. Please read all the information carefully. It will help you to familiarise yourself with the College Staff, College rules and other useful tips about life in Australia. You will be introduced to all key staff at Mueller. The International Coordinator will be you first contact person and will look after you. You will also have access to other staff that will be able to help you with any concerns or problems. If you are confused or don’t understand something, remember to ask your friendly Coordinator for assistance. We hope you make a lot of friends, have fun and most importantly work very hard at the College, so you can be successful in you studies. Warmly Welcomed Mr Paul Valese Mr Paul Valese Mueller College Head of College International Students Handbook 2013 (CRICOS No.01095B) 3 | P a g e CONTENTS FOUNDATIONS OF MUELLER COLLEGE .......................................................................................................... 6 College Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................ 6 Goals And Objectives: ................................................................................................................................ 6 College Administration .............................................................................................................................. 6 Chaplaincy Services .................................................................................................................................... 7 College Facilities ........................................................................................................................................ 7 College Policies .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Mueller College .......................................................................................................................................... 8 International Student Coordinator ............................................................................................................ 8 International Student 24 Hour Emergency Contact ................................ 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Emergency Telephone Numbers: .............................................................................................................. 8 Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) .................................................................................. 8 KEY STAFF MEMBERS ..................................................................................................................................... 9 STUDY PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Daily Routine ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Supervision Outside School Hours ........................................................................................................... 10 School Bell Times ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Courses of Study ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Primary ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Middle School .......................................................................................................................................... 11 Middle Secondary .................................................................................................................................... 12 Senior Secondary ..................................................................................................................................... 12 Vocational Education Subjects and Traineeships .................................................................................... 13 Authority Registered Subjects will not contribute to an O.P. ................................................................. 13 Subject Changes ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Assessment and Reporting ...................................................................................................................... 13 Homework and Assignments ................................................................................................................... 13 Tutorial Service ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Booklist and Stationary ............................................................................................................................ 14 Work experience/Work Placement ......................................................................................................... 14 Excursion/Camps ..................................................................................................................................... 14 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 14 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 18 School Captains, Prefects and Student Leaders ....................................................................................... 18 Code of Conduct ...................................................................................................................................... 18 Detentions and Suspensions .................................................................................................................... 19 Communication ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Absence from School ............................................................................................................................... 20 Sick Students ........................................................................................................................................... 20 First Aid ................................................................................................................................................... 20 Infectious Diseases .................................................................................................................................. 20 Medication ............................................................................................................................................... 21 Late Slips and Early Departures .............................................................................................................. 21 Visitors ..................................................................................................................................................... 22 Friendships ............................................................................................................................................... 22 Lost And Found ....................................................................................................................................... 22 Mobile Phones ........................................................................................................................................