International Student Handbook 2018

Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus

Table of Contents School Contact Details ...... 3 Principal’s Message ...... 4 Teacher Contacts for International Students...... 5 General Information for International Students ...... 6 Studying at Balgowlah Boys...... 9 Code of Conduct...... 12 Monitoring Attendance and Leave...... 13 Monitoring Course Progress ...... 14 Intention to Report to Immigration Letter ...... 15 School Map ...... 16 Balgowlah Boys Bell Times 2018 ...... 17 Our Uniform...... 18 Travel on Public Transport ...... 20 Legal Information...... 21 What to do if ...... 22 Safety………………………………………………………… ...... 24 Emergency, Medical, Counselling & Other Services ...... 24 Notes...... 26

School Contact Details

School Address: NBSC Balgowlah Boys Campus Maretimo Street Balgowlah NSW 2093

Phone: (02) 9949 4200

Fax: (02) 9907 0266

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.balgowlahboys.nsw.edu.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balgowlahboys

Office Hours: 8:30am to 3:20pm Monday to Friday during school term

SCHOOL CODE: 8851

Regional Office: Northern Sydney Region

Phone: (02) 9941 3000

Fax: (02) 9941 3030

Principal’s Message

I welcome you to our school and thank you for choosing to further your education with us.

Our school motto is ‘By effort we achieve’. The school has a long and proud tradition of education boys and has produced many high achievers in academic, sporting and cultural domains.

This is an important time in your education. With the support of your teachers and school staff, I hope you will make every effort to improve your learning, achieve to your full potential and immerse yourself in our wonderful school community.

I look forward to getting to know you.

Wishing you all the best for this exciting time in your education.

Mr Paul Sheather Principal

Teacher Contacts for International Students

The International Student Coordinators are:

Mr Ian James Deputy Principal Front Office

and

Ms Victoria Pomfret English Teacher and ESL Support Coordinator English Faculty

The International Student Coordinators are your main contacts at school should you have any concerns about school, your wellbeing or homestay; or if you require forms for a change of address or leave of 5 school days or more. In their role, they support international students at school and monitor their attendance, welfare and course progress. In fulfilling their role they can communicate with various people/organisations including: DE International; welfare and emergency organisations; international students’ parents/carers, education agents, year advisers, classroom teachers, emergency contacts; and the School Counsellor.

The contact person in the front office for international students is: Ms Carol Siladi. She is your main contact for submitting documentation from your parents/carers including in relation to absences. She is also the person you see to organise your student concession card for travel on public transport.

Your Year Advisers are: Year 9 Ms Aimee Jan & Ms Jordan Barnsley (English, G Block & Science, A Block) Year 10 Mr Daniel O’Brien & Mr Bernard Roberts (HSIE/English, G.Block) Year 11 Mr David Morris (PDHPE, G Block) Year 12 Mr Gary Theodore (PDHPE, G Block)

Year Advisers are also available to assist you with concerns about school or your wellbeing.

The School Counsellor is: Mr Ross Whitfeld. The School Counsellor’s office is in the Admin Block. He is at school on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The School Counsellor is available to assist you with issues concerning your wellbeing including if you are finding it difficult to settle into school or your homestay, cope with the demands of school, or if you are feeling homesick or unsafe. The International Student Coordinators can assist you to arrange a meeting with the Counsellor.

General Information for International Students Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for overseas students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework and they include the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2018. For a summary of the ESOS framework see: https://internationaleducation.gov.au/regulatory-information/pages

For information about student visa requirements refer to the Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au

Contact the International Student Coordinator if you have any concerns or questions about your school, personal issues or other problems. They will assist you or refer you to the appropriate staff member.

The following regulations apply to your studies at a NSW government school:

Attendance and Course Requirements • You must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. If you do not meet attendance requirements you may be reported to Immigration, unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances (refer to guidelines below).

• You must provide a doctor’s certificate for any absences of 3 days or more. The doctor must be a registered medical practitioner. If you are absent for 1 or 2 days, a letter of explanation must be provided by your carer or if you are over 18 years, you can provide your own written explanation to the principal.

• You must meet course progress requirements. Your school will provide you with information about course requirements as outlined by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority. Further information about course requirements is available at: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home

Accommodation and Welfare Arrangements • All students must be accompanied to their approved accommodation upon arrival in Australia.

o If you have requested a Homestay family be arranged, then a compulsory airport transfer will be arranged for you. o If a relative or close family friend has been approved as your carer then arrangements must be made for them to meet you at Sydney International Airport.

• If you are under 18 years, you must maintain your approved accommodation, support and welfare arrangements. If these arrangements are approved by the NSW Department of Education, you must not change those arrangements without prior written approval. Requests to change the arrangements must be made in writing to DE International and signed by your parents.

• If you want to change your Homestay, you should contact the International Student Coordinator.

• NSW Department of Education recommends that students over 18 continue to live with relatives or Homestay families. Changes to accommodation should be within reasonable travelling distance to your school.

• Your parent or relative (approved carer) must notify your school of your residential address within 7 days of arriving in Australia and notify any changes of address and contact details within 7 days. Students over 18 years who change address must also notify their school within 7 days.

Conditions of Enrolment • You must commence school enrolment on the date stated on the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and if this is not possible, notify DE International in writing within 24 hours of the start date on the CoE.

• You must adhere to school rules and the terms and conditions of enrolment as stated on the international student application form. You will receive information about school rules and expected behaviour at orientation.

• Your school may suspend or cancel your enrolment on grounds of misbehaviour. For further information about student behaviour and suspension and expulsion of students, refer to the International Student Coordinator at your school.

• Travel during school holidays, other than returning to your home country, is only permitted if you are travelling with your carer or relatives or on an approved school excursion. Written permission from your parents is required.

• If you want to transfer to another government school you must provide a written request to your school signed by your parents.

• If you want to change provider you must provide a written request to your school signed by your parents. For further information concerning visa regulations about change of provider, refer to the DIBP website and the coordinator at your school.

Taking Leave • If you are going to be absent for a week or more during school term, your parents must request approval from the principal in consultation with DE International. You must not defer your start date or take extended leave without the principal’s permission. Approval is only granted on compassionate or compelling grounds (refer to guidelines below).

Complaints and Appeals • NSW Department of Education has a complaints and appeals process which is available on its website: www.dec.nsw.gov.au. If you wish to make a complaint or appeal a decision made concerning your enrolment, course progress or other decision, you should contact the International Student Coordinator. Your carer (if you are under 18) or support person (if you are over 18) must be present with you in any appeal interviews.

• If you are not satisfied with the outcome of internal complaint and appeal process, you will be given access to the external appeals process through the NSW Ombudsman.

Work • Students attending an Intensive English program are not permitted to work part time.

• To work part-time, DE International requires that you must have been enrolled for at least six months in your current school, have a satisfactory attendance record and provide your school with a letter of consent from your parents before beginning part-time work.

• Any part-time work during school term must not interfere with your school studies and must not exceed 40 hours per fortnight. You should not work more than 10 hours per week in school terms as any more hours may impact on your learning.

Guidelines for Compassionate or Compelling Circumstances Leave approved on grounds of compassionate or compelling circumstances is not counted in attendance records. Compassionate or compelling circumstances are generally those beyond your control and which have an impact upon your course progress or wellbeing. These could include, but not limited to:

• illness, where a medical certificate states that you are unable to attend classes • bereavement of close family members such as parents or grandparents (where possible a death certificate or other evidence should be provided either prior to departure or on return) • major political upheaval or natural disaster in the home country requiring their emergency travel and this has impacted on your studies • a traumatic experience which could include, but is not limited to: o involvement in, or witnessing of an accident o witnessing or being the victim of crime and this has impacted on you (these cases should be supported by police or psychologists’ reports or advice) • inability to begin studying on the course commencement date due to delay in receiving a student visa.

Deferment of Course Commencement Date Any request for a deferment must be submitted in writing and signed by your parents to DE International. A request for deferment after your student visa has been issued will only be approved where evidence of compelling and compassionate circumstances can be provided. A deferment may affect your visa so please consult DIBP before submitting a request.

Suspension of Studies If you are required to take leave from attending school due to compassionate or compelling circumstances, a suspension of your studies may be possible, whereby your absence is not counted towards your attendance rate.

Prior to taking leave, a signed request from your parents must be submitted to DE International along with evidence of compassionate or compelling circumstances.

A suspension of studies may affect your visa so please consult the Department of Home Affairs before submitting a request.

Studying at Balgowlah Boys

Balgowlah Boys Campus is located 5 kms from Manly and approximately 20 minutes from the city centre on Sydney's spectacular Northern Beaches. The school is on a major public transport route and is accessible from all directions. Residents enjoy active and outdoor lifestyles with access to a wide variety of sporting, cultural and retail centres.

As part of the Northern Beaches Secondary College, Balgowlah Boys Campus provides a dynamic centre of learning for its students. We provide innovation and excellence in boys' education, strong discipline in a caring and cooperative environment, quality teaching and enriching programs as well as outstanding sporting, music and cultural opportunities.

We acknowledge the boys' specific learning styles, provides imaginative and relevant outlets for their needs at different stages of their development and supports and nurtures their academic, social and personal growth.

HSC Results and Year 12 University/TAFE Placements Balgowlah Boys students consistently achieve outstanding academic results in a wide variety of subjects. In 2017 Balgowlah Boys Campus again achieved extraordinary academic results in all Key Learning Area’s, placing us in the top 100 schools in New South Wales. Significantly, international students sitting the HSC Course significantly developed their literacy skills to a highly proficient level in reading, writing and comprehension.

Our international students enjoy a high level of TAFE and university placement because of the expert and diligent skills development and pedagogy

Years 7 - 10 Compulsory subjects for students include:

• English • Mathematics • Science • History • Geography • Languages • Technology • Music • Visual Arts • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

Students must satisfactorily complete Years 9 and 10 or gain other qualifications acceptable to the NSW Education Standards Authority to be eligible for the HSC course. Secondary High School

Years 11 & 12 International students who enrol in senior secondary school (Years 11 and 12) and successfully complete the course, are awarded a Higher School Certificate (HSC). 9

The HSC is a full two-year program with assessment tasks in each subject, practical work or fieldwork for some subjects and a final written examination in each course at the end of Year 12. Most subjects offer two unit courses (subjects). Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 units of preliminary courses in Year 11 and a minimum of 10 units of HSC courses in Year 12 to receive the HSC. The only compulsory subject for the HSC is English (in both Year 11 and 12).

At Balgowlah students can select from a variety of subjects: • Mathematics (with extensions) • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Studies) • Information Technology • Economics, Business Studies, Geography, Ancient or Modern History, Legal Studies • Japanese or French (a variety of other languages including Chinese can be studied at nearby campuses) • Design and Technology • Food Technology • Creative Arts (Music, Art, Drama) • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs Our ESL support team provides individual and small-group support, assists other teachers and develops programs and resources for our international students.

Our ESL support coordinator oversees the provision of after school literacy support for ESL students, including international students.

We provide a space for our Year 11 and Year 12 international students to study after school.

Special Programs • Extensive leadership and participation programs including Student Representative Council (SRC), prefects and community service programs • Broad range of music and band programs including band and private professional tuition at school • Literacy programs • A wide variety of sports including water polo, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer & cricket • Extracurricular activities including hip hop dancing, Rock Eisteddfod, Chess Club, Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and Student Environmental Committee • High-quality educational programs with experienced HSC teachers • Careers education

Student Support Services and Programs • School Counsellor • ESL Support Coordinator • Year Advisers • Careers Adviser • Support Teacher Learning Assistance (Learning Support Teacher) • Student mentoring • Alternative dispute resolution

Special Facilities • Trade Training Centre • Dedicated gymnasium • Recording studio and sound laboratory • Five fully-equipped state-of-the-art computer laboratories • Most general classrooms with interactive technologies • Large well-equipped library • Large art workspace including a kiln room • Assembly hall used for school performances • Specialist rooms for science, art, food technology, woodwork, metalwork and technical drawing

Code of Conduct Our code of conduct is based on our three core values of: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and EXCELLENCE.

All students are expected to: • actively participate in learning as a member of the school community • be responsible for your own actions • be prepared with the correct school equipment for all activities • respect other people’s belongings and take care of the school and its properties • display positive behaviour at all times • be punctual to class, Wednesday sport and all school events • act safely while at school and on the way to and from school • respect all people and not bully, harass, victimise or discriminate against anyone on the grounds of gender, race, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, physical appearance, socioeconomic status, age, education or disability • strive to achieve your personal best in all school activities • interact with staff members and peers in a respectful and positive manner • discuss any concerns with staff to do with your well-being and/or that of your peers • promote the school image by wearing full school uniform, including the sports uniform with pride

If you breach the Code of Conduct you may be placed on the Level System which operates on a scale of 1 to 4. We notify your parent/carer if you are placed on the level system. The nature and severity of your breach determines where you are placed on the scale. If you continue to breach the Code, including failing to comply with any conditions of your Level placement (such as attendance at detention or school/community service), you will be placed on a higher level. Higher levels include in-school and/or out of school suspensions. If you continue to breach the Code when you are on a Level 4 placement you may be suspended and/or expelled from school. You/your parent/carer can appeal a suspension or expulsion.

Your enrolment can be suspended or terminated for misbehaviour. For long suspensions (five days or more) and expulsions, we issue you an Intention to Report to Immigration letter. The letter is sent to DE International and your parent carer (and parent overseas if you are not residing with a parent).

Monitoring Attendance and Leave The following information supplements the information on attendance and leave in the ‘General Information for Overseas Students’: • Students must provide a signed and dated letter from parent/carer (or yourself if you are over 18 years of age and living independently) explaining all absences. • Whilst all students are required to submit medical certificates for absences of three consecutive school days or more, students at risk of not meeting the minimum 80% attendance requirements may be required to provide medical certificates for ALL absences, including those of less than three consecutive school days. • If students are going to be absent from school for five consecutive school days or more, they must see the International Student Coordinator (ISC) and obtain a Request for Leave form which must be completed and returned to the ISC with genuine evidence of compassionate or compelling circumstances. This extended leave will only be approved in compassionate or compelling circumstances as outlined in the ‘General Information for International Students’ section. Evidence of such circumstances should relate to the entire period of the requested leave. The Principal (or Deputy Principal on his behalf) makes a preliminary decision whether or not to approve the leave. The form is then submitted to DE International who makes the final decision on whether or not the leave is approved. • Apart from approved extended leave and suspensions, all absences will result in a reduction in calculations of attendance. • The ISC will regularly monitor attendance. For absences of two consecutive school days or more, the student’s parent/carer should contact the school to explain. For absences of three consecutive school days or more in respect of which the parent/carer has not contacted the school to explain, the ISC will contact the parent/carer. • For unexplained or unapproved leave of five consecutive school days or more the ISC will contact the student’s parent/carer and notify DE International. The ISC/Year Adviser/School Counsellor will counsel the student. • Unapproved lateness and truancy (for one or more lessons or from Wednesday sport) will be calculated as absences. • If it is determined a student is truanting, the ISC (or if appropriate, the teacher in charge of Wednesday sport) will notify the student’s parent/carer. Truanting and/or persistent lateness may result in the student being placed on the school’s Level system and/or detention. • The ISC will formally assess attendance rates twice a term: o The ISC will counsel a student whose attendance is 85% or below. o If the student is found to be at risk of or does not meet the minimum attendance rate for the term, the student will be issued an Attendance Warning letter unless the student is issued an Intention to Report to Immigration letter. o Intention to Report to Immigration letters are issued for continued non-compliance with the minimum attendance rate. o Attendance Warning letters and Intention to Report to Immigration letters are sent to DE International and the student’s parent/carer (and parent overseas where the student does not reside with a parent).

Monitoring Course Progress The following information supplements the information on course progress in the ‘General Information for Overseas Students’:

• In order to meet course progress requirements, students are expected to: maintain attendance requirements; regularly submit class work and homework that is completed with diligence and sustained effort; genuinely attempt all assessment and exam tasks; and achieve satisfactory results for all assessment and exam tasks. Satisfactory results are those that demonstrate you meet some or all of outcomes and are usually 40% or more of the total awarded marks. Course progress is regularly monitored by classroom teachers/Head Teachers/Year Advisers/the ISC having regard to these expectations. • A student will be found to be at risk of not meeting course progress requirements if the ISC is informed or determines: o For students in Years 9 & 10: . The student is achieving course outcomes to a limited level or grade E in one or more Key Learning Areas; and . The student is consistently not meeting one or more expectations (in addition to ‘satisfactory results’). o For students in Years 11 and 12: . The student is issued an “N” Award Warning (warning of non- completion of course requirements). • An intervention strategy may be implemented for a student at risk of not meeting course progress requirements. An intervention strategy is intended to assist the student to meet the requirements. If an intervention strategy is implemented, parents/carers will be notified (including overseas parent where the student does not reside with a parent). The ISC and classroom teacher will counsel the student. • A student is found not to meet course progress requirements when the student: o (in Year 11) has received “N” Award Determinations for Year 11 courses AND is unable to complete the 12 units of courses required for satisfactory completion of Year 11; or o (in Year 12) has received “N” Award Determinations for Year 12 AND is unable to complete the 10 units of courses required for the Higher School Certificate AND is unable to complete at least 6 units of courses for a Record of Student Achievement. • Students in Years 11 (who have repeated Year 11) who are found not to meet course requirements AND are unable to complete at least 6 units of Preliminary courses required for a Record of Student Achievement will be issued an Intention to Report to Immigration letter. • Students in Year 12 who are found not to meet course progress requirements will be issued an Intention to Report to Immigration letter. • Intention to Report to Immigration letters will be forwarded to DE International and the student’s parent/carer (and parent overseas where student does not reside with a parent).

Intention to Report to Immigration Letters If you receive an Intention to Report to Immigration letter you have the right to appeal the decision to report you. You must make a written appeal to the school within 20 school days.

Intention to Report to Immigration letters are a very serious matter. A report to Immigration may lead to the cancellation of your visa

We hope we will never need to issue such a letter to you. If you experience issues with attendance, course progress, homestay, settling in at school or any other issues, you should immediately see the International Student Coordinator or your Year Advisers or the School Counsellor so that the school can support you. We want your experience at our school to be a positive one.

School Map

Balgowlah Boys Bell Times 2018

Monday/Tuesday Wednesday Thursday/Friday

Period 1 9:00 Period 1 9:00

Period 2 9:50 Year Meeting 9:50 Roll Call / 10:40 Assembly 10:00 *ELAN Faculty/Staff Recess 11:00 10:25 Meeting/Recess

Period 3 11:20 Period 3 10:55

Period 4 12:10 Period 4 11:42

Lunch 1 1:00 Lunch 1 12:30

Lunch 2 1:20 Lunch 2 12:50

Period 5 1:40 Sport 1:10

Period 6 2:30 End of Day 2:30

End of Day 3:20

*ELAN – Excellence in Literacy and Numeracy

Our Uniform

Uniforms are very important here at Balgowlah Boys Campus. The school and its parent community expect it to be worn properly. We also expect you to always look neat and give our school a good reputation in the community.

What if I can’t wear the uniform? You need to bring a note from home explaining the reason and showing the date and when you will be in uniform. Hand this note to the Deputy Principal who will give you a uniform pass.

Some staff members have a specific duty to check uniforms and you can expect a half hour after school detention if you are out of uniform without permission.

What is the School Uniform? • Blue school shorts (summer) • Long blue trousers (winter) • White school polo shirt with school logo • White socks with blue and red stripe • Black lace up shoes (with solid uppers) picture on next page • School fleece • School cap

What is the PE & Sport Uniform? • School sports top (Blue/Red Polo Shirt) • School blue shorts • White sport shoes • White crew socks (with blue and red stripe optional) • School Sports singlet (white/blue/red)

Note: All uniform items except the black shoes are available from Uniform Shop, located in the Admin Block. Track suit pants are part of Sports Uniform only and may be worn only during PE and sport. Students are allowed to wear their sports uniform all day on Wednesday which is the Sports day.

The Uniform shop is open every week during term on Monday morning 7.30am – 9.00am and Wednesday morning 7.30am - 9.00am. Additional opening hours are scheduled at peak times and will be advised via the school newsletter.

School uniform must be worn on the first day. The Uniform Shop also sells good quality second hand uniforms.

NBSC Balgowlah Boys Campus School Shoe Policy

All boys are required to wear black leather lace up school shoes (no boots, canvas,

Vans or trainers).

Acceptable shoes:

Unacceptable shoes:-

Travel on Public Transport As an international student, you are not entitled to free travel through the School Student Travel Scheme. However, if you are under 16 you are entitled to concession (cheaper) fares on public transport. If you are over 16 you are entitled to a student concession card which entitles you to concession fares. Please go to the Front Office in A Block to request your card. You must carry the card with you when you purchase your fare and when you travel. You may be fined if you travel on a concession fare without your student card.

Please see below for a list of School Buses directly to and from school (updated 16.01.2018).

DEPARTS TIME OF BUS NUMBER: TIME: ROUTE: FROM: ARRIVAL: Wheeler Heights Shops, Cromer Heights – , Carawa & Carcoola Roads, McIntosh Road & Alfred Street – Wheeler A.M. 680 7.33 a.m. Narraweena, Patanga & Iris Street Frenchs Forest, 8.38 a.m. Heights Shops Allambie Heights Shops, Mackellar Girls HS, Balgowlah Shops, Balgowlah Boys HS Manly Wharf, Manly Lagoon (Pittwater Road & A.M. 681 Manly Wharf 8.27 a.m. Eurobin Avenue), Manly Vale Shops, Balgowlah 8.51 a.m. Shops, Balgowlah Boys HS Collaroy Plateau – Hall Ave before Heather St, Cromer Heights Carawa & Carcoola Roads, Dee Why, Manly HS – Headland & Harbord Roads, St Collaroy A.M. 684 7.35 a.m. Lukes Dee Why, North Curl Curl – Griffin & Pitt 8.47 a.m. Plateau Roads, Freshwater SC, Wyuna Ave & Oliver St – Freshwater, Queenscliff Bridge, Stella Maris College, Balgowlah Shops, Balgowlah Boys HS Manly Wharf, Condamine & White Streets, A.M. 788 Manly Wharf 6.53 a.m. Balgowlah Heights – Ernest St, Beatrice & Ernest 7.16 a.m. Sts, Balgowlah Boys HS Balgowlah Boys HS, Stella Maris College Manly Balgowlah P.M. 750 3.25 p.m. (first stop you can get off), Wyuna Ave & Oliver St, 3.51 p.m. Boys Campus Nth Curl Curl – Griffin & Pitt Roads Balgowlah Boys HS, St Cecilia’s Balgowlah, Balgowlah P.M. 683 3.41 p.m. Balgowlah Heights – Ernest St, Condamine & White 3.55 p.m. Boys Campus St, Manly Wharf Balgowlah Balgowlah Boys HS, Sydney Rd & Hill St, Queenscliff P.M. 685 3.28 p.m. 3.57 p.m. Boys Campus Bridge, Nth Curl Curl – Griffin & Pitt Rd. Balgowlah Boys HS, Balgowlah Shops, Condamine Balgowlah P.M. 686 3.25 p.m. St & Kentwell Rd, Allambie Heights Shops, Skyline 3.50 p.m. Boys Campus Shops Balgowlah Boys HS, Balgowlah Shops, Sydney Rd & Belgrave St, Stella Maris Manly, Warringah Mall – Balgowlah Pittwater Rd, Brookvale Depot (out), St Augustines P.M. 688 3.27 p.m. 4.18 p.m. Boys Campus Brookvale, Dee Why, Long Reef Shops, Collaroy, Narrabeen – Pittwater Rd (out), North Narrabeen – Walsh and Collin Streets. Balgowlah Boys HS, Balgowlah Shops, St Kierans Manly Vale, Warringah Mall – Pittwater Rd, St Balgowlah Augustines Brookvale, Dee Why, Collaroy, P.M. 689 3.25 p.m. 4.34 p.m. Boys Campus Narrabeen – Pittwater Road (out), Mona Vale Junction, Newport Hotel, Newport - Neptune Road, Avalon Careel Head Road. Further information on public transport can be obtained via NSW Transport website: https://transportnsw.info

Legal Information • It is illegal to consume alcohol if you are under 18 years of age. • It is illegal to purchase cigarettes if you are under 18 years of age. • Possession and use of illegal drugs is a criminal offence. • It is illegal to drive a car without a valid licence. • For information about laws relating to children and young people, visit the website www.lawstuff.org.au

What to do if:

I am late for school Report to the Front Office in the Admin Block to get a late pass.

I have a note from home to leave Report to the Front Office in the Admin Block with early from school the note first thing in the morning and have it signed by a Deputy. A Pass Out to leave school early will be issued. I/my parents want to change my Discuss with the International Student homestay arrangements Coordinator and, if applicable, obtain a Parent Nomination for Homestay form. I/my carer/my parents are Tell the International Coordinator. If you are living changing address and/or other in Homestay accommodation, tell the contact details International Coordinator prior to any change of address and obtain and submit a Request to Change Welfare Arrangements. If you are over 18 or living with your parents and change your address or contact details, you must tell the International Student Coordinator form within seven days and, if applicable, obtain and submit a Request to Change Welfare Arrangements form. I have lost my timetable Tell the International Student Coordinator or your Year Adviser. I have lost my personal property Report loss to your class teacher at the time and if it is something lost or stolen at or whilst travelling to or from school, report to the International Student Coordinator. If you lose your passport you must report to the International Student Coordinator immediately and report the loss at the police station. I have a new passport/visa Tell the International Student Coordinator and give them your original documents to copy. I feel sick Ask your class teacher’s permission to go to the Front Office in A Block (you need a note of explanation from your teacher). Ask for the First Aid Officer on duty in the front office. Any phone calls home must be made via the Office. Do not use your mobile for this purpose. I have left something that I think Remain at school. Should you be concerned is important at home about what you left at home, discuss with the International Student Coordinator. I am planning to go overseas Discuss with the International Student Coordinator and, if applicable, obtain and submit a Leave Request form I will be absent from school for 5 Discuss with the International Student days or more Coordinator and, if applicable, obtain and submit a Leave Request form.

I am returning to school Bring a note from your parent/carer and drop it into the Front Office in A block on the day of your return. All lateness and absences must be explained in writing within seven days as any unjustified absences outside of this time frame will still appear on students’ reports. If you have been absent because of illness, bring a medical certificate too. You must also see the ISC on your return and, if applicable, obtain and submit a Leave Request form I am home sick and will be away Arrange for your parent/carer to phone or email for a few days the school to explain and follow up with a written note from your parent/carer and a medical certificate on the first day you return to school. I intend to change provider Discuss with the International Student Coordinator and, if applicable, obtain and submit a Request to Change Provider form. Continue to attend school and comply with the other conditions of your visa. I am having difficulties with my Tell your classroom teacher, Year Adviser or school work International Student Coordinator. I am not in correct uniform Bring a note from your parent/carer and present it to a Deputy Principal before school. They will issue a uniform pass. I am unable to participate in Bring a note from your parent/carer to your PDHPE (Sport) PDHPE teacher for PDHPE. For Wednesday lessons/Wednesday sport sport bring a note to the Front Office in A Block. I intend to take up casual/part- Discuss with the International Student time work Coordinator. Bring him/her a note from your parent consenting to your employment. The note should state how many hours you intend to work (so that you have sufficient time for your studies, you should not work more than 10 hours per week). I am required to participate in or Show a note from the supervising teacher to your attend a school rehearsal during classroom teacher in advance (preferably 24 class time. hours) and ask his/her permission. Also ask for any work which may need to be completed which you may miss out on. I am struggling at school or Tell the International Student Coordinator or your home; I feel unsafe; or Year Adviser or the School Counsellor. Contact somebody’s behaviour is details for emergency, medical and counselling causing me harm; or I am services are provided over the page. concerned for the wellbeing of one of my classmates.

All notes must be dated and contain the name and signature of the person writing the note.

Safety • If you wish to enjoy our lovely beaches, always swim at patrolled beaches and swim between the red and yellow flags which mark the safe area for swimming. Please visit the following website for further information: http://www.watersafety.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Beach-safety/Beach-safety.aspx • Australia is generally a safe place to live and study but there are precautions you should take to reduce the chance of a negative incident occurring such as not carrying large amounts of money, carrying sufficient money to travel home, telling someone where you are travelling, avoiding isolated places and not travelling alone. Please visit the following website for further information: https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/health-and- safety/personal

If at any stage (at school or outside of school) you experience verbal, sexual or physical abuse, or fear you are in danger of abuse, or feel in any way unsafe, you should report this immediately to the International Student Coordinator or your Year Adviser or to the School Counsellor.

In an emergency you should call 000 and ask for the police/ambulance or fire brigade. Calls to 000 are free of charge. Other details for wellbeing services are provided below.

Emergency, Medical, Counselling & Other Services Emergency and Medical Services • In case of an emergency, the ambulance, police or the fire brigade can be contacted by telephone on 000. Calls to 000 are free of charge. • The local police station is located at Pittwater Road, Manly. Telephone: 9976 8099 • The nearest medical centres are: o Warringah Medical & Dental Practice - 10 Dale Street Brookvale. Telephone: 9938 6666 o Vale Medical Practice -Warringah Mall, Brookvale. Telephone: 9938 4433 o Chatswood Station Medical Clinic - Level 3, 430 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood. Telephone: 9411 7916. • The nearest hospital to the school is Manly District Hospital, Darley Road, Manly.

Counselling services If you are feeling unsafe and/or need wellbeing support, in addition to seeing our School Counsellor, International School Coordinator and your Year Advisers, you can also contact: • Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 – 25 years) • Lifeline on 13 11 14 (all ages) These are free services which provide 24 hour crisis telephone counselling.

If you are not in crisis, you can also seek counselling services at: • Lifeline Northern Beaches (if you are 18 or over) Call to make an appointment on 9949 5522. The cost will be from $15-$30 (student). Address: 310 Sydney Road, Balgowlah • Northern Beaches Youth and Family Counselling Service (if you are under 18) Call to make an appointment on 9976 1486. This is a free service. Address: Kangaroo Street, Manly 24

Fair Work Ombudsman (workplace rights) All people working in Australia, including international students, have rights at work that cannot be taken away by agreements or contracts. If you start casual or part-time work and you have any questions in relation to your pay and conditions, you can contact the Fairwork Ombudsman for free advice and information. Telephone: 13 13 94 (Translating and Interpreting Service 131 450). Website: www.fairwork.gov.au

Local Area Information • Our local banks are: o Westpac, Balgowlah. Shop 12, Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre, 197- 215 Condamine St Balgowlah NSW 2093 Telephone: 9951-0777 o Commonwealth, Balgowlah. 385 Sydney Road, Balgowlah NSW 2093. Telephone: 13 22 21 • The nearest shops are located at. Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre, 197-215 Condamine Street, Balgowlah, NSW 2093

Homestay Providers If you are living in homestays, you can contact your homestay host and/or parent nominated carer when you need help.

Your homestay company will also have a 24 hour hotline that you can call. Contact your International Student Coordinator if you do not know which company is your homestay provider.

Auzzie Families Homestay Care Contact: Ms Gloria Wang Phone: (+61 2) 9804 4700 Mobile: 0419 628 168 (24 hours) Email: [email protected] Website: www.auzziefamilies.com

Oz Homestay Contact: Ms Elizabeth Walmsley Phone: (+61 2) 9325 6988 Mobile: 0421 556 374 (24 hours) Email: [email protected] Website: www.ozhomestay.com.au

Global Experience Contact: Agnes Ong and Chelsea Li Phone: (+612) 9264 4022 Mobile: 0420 530 112 (24 hours) Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.globalexperience.com.au

StayDownUnder Contact: Mr Gerard and Mrs Rachel Whyte Phone: (+61 2) 8901 4499 Mobile: 0410 761 499 (24 hours) Email: [email protected] Website: www.staydownunder.com.au

Notes

NBSC Balgowlah Boys Campus 14 Maretimo Street Balgowlah NSW 2093 Tel: (02) 9949 4200 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nbscbalgb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

DE International NSW Department of Education Locked Bag 53 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Australia Email: [email protected] Tel (outside Australia): + 61 2 9244 5555 Tel (inside Australia): 1300 300 229 Website: www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education CRICOS Provider Code: 00588