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Rostrevor College Mission...... 4 Fees and Charges for Day and Boarding Students...... 21 Contact Information ...... 5 Annual Fees and Charges...... 21

Leadership...... 6 Payment Options...... 22 Sibling Discount...... 22 Term Dates 2021...... 7 Outstanding Fees...... 22 College Map...... 8 Heading Locker Locks...... 23

General Information...... 9 Other Charges...... 23 Attendance Policy...... 10 Edmund Rice Foundation Australia...... 23 Absenteeism...... 10 Withdrawal of a Student...... 23 Student Absence...... 10 Insurance...... 24 Text SMS Absence Notification...... 11 Scholarships ...... 24 Swipe Card System...... 11 State Government Assistance (School Card)...... 24 Extended/Long Absences...... 11 Queries Regarding Family Accounts...... 24 School Hours/Late Arrivals...... 11 Rostrevor College Foundation...... 25 Late Arrivals/Early Departures...... 11 Rostrevor Old Collegians Association (ROCA)...... 25 Emergency Procedures Drills...... 11 Parent(s)/Caregiver(s) Involvement...... 26 Transport to and from School...... 12 Volunteers...... 26 Car Drop Off/Pick Up Points...... 12 Working with Children and Catholic Police Checks...... 26 Parking...... 12 WHS...... 26 Students Who Ride a Bicycle...... 12 Find Out More...... 26 Vehicles and Permission to Drive to School...... 12 Parents’ and Friends’ Association...... 27 Public Transport...... 13 Inclusive Education Program Volunteers...... 27 College Bus...... 13 Special Support for Volunteers...... 27 Bus Services...... 14 Change of Student and Family Details...... 28 Uniforms...... 18 College Canteen...... 28 Uniform Procedures...... 18 Sun Protection Policy...... 28 Grooming Procedures...... 18 Student Support...... 29 Grooming Procedures – Consequence of Breach...... 19 Pastoral Care...... 29 Contents Facial Hair...... 19 House Structure...... 29 Uniform Requirements Personal Counselling and (Years 7-12)...... 20 Psychology Services...... 30 Day Students...... 20 Student Leadership ...... 30 Parent Handbook / /

ContentsThis Handbook is current as at December 2020 and is subject to change Rostrevor College 3 Restorative Justice...... 31 Homework...... 46 The Restorative Justice approach:...... 31 Middle Years...... 46 Statement of Personal Responsibility...... 32 Senior Years...... 46 Code of Conduct - Students...... 33 Reporting...... 47 Community Service/Learning Catch-Ups...... 34 Middle Years ...... 47 Ideas Centre...... 35 Teacher Professional Judgement...... 49 Opening Times...... 35 Reporting Student Achievement...... 49 Student Planner...... 35 Curriculum Structure...... 50 College Social – Fundraiser Middle Years...... 50 for the Indian Pilgrimage...... 36 Senior Years...... 51 Supervision on the Night Timetable...... 52 Text and Student Safety...... 36 Maths Help...... 53 Inside the Red & Black Disco...... 37 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews...... 53 Traffic Control...... 37 Text Books...... 53 Teaching and Learning...... 38 Stationery and Other Materials...... 53 SEQTA...... 39 ICT Devices...... 54 Information you can access...... 39 Online Learning...... 54 Accessing SEQTA for the first time...... 39 Transition...... 55 SEQTA Engage - Downloading the APP...... 39 Inclusive Education...... 56 Forgot your password...... 39 Co-Curricular...... 57 Using SEQTA...... 40 Expectations...... 58 Dashboard...... 41 Extreme Weather Policy For Playing Sport...... 62 Visible Learning...... 42 Cancellation of Sport...... 62 Feedback...... 43 Co-Curricular Uniform Reports...... 44 Requirements (Years 7-12)...... 63 Timetables...... 44 Boarding Students...... 65 Logging Out...... 44 Music Program ...... 66 Extra Assistance...... 44 Instrumental Tuition...... 67 Teaching and Learning Instrument Hire ...... 67 Support Services...... 45 Tuition Costs...... 67

Subject Teachers...... 45 Contents How Do I Enrol My Son Pastoral Care Teacher...... 45 For Instrumental Tuition?...... 67 Heads of House...... 45 Camps and Retreats...... 68 Heads of Faculties...... 45 Camps...... 68 Director – Teaching and Learning...... 45 Retreats...... 68

VET and Careers Co-ordinator...... 45 Parent Handbook / /

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Rostrevor College Mission We seek to provide a liberating education that is founded on the principles of excellence and equity.

We celebrate our Gospel spirituality through opening our hearts to the Jesus story and nurturing the faith journey of each person in our Rostrevor College family. We strive to be an inclusive community that welcomes each member with deep respect for their individuality and uniqueness. We reach out to those at the margins in a spirit of solidarity and justice, seeking to form young ‘men for others’ who will make a positive difference. All members of the Rostrevor College community commit themselves to the values of the College and the vision of Edmund Rice.

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Contact Information

Business Hours Absentees Monday to Friday 8.15am – 4.30pm T (08) 8364 8387 E [email protected] School Hours 8.35am – 3.15pm Contact Details E [email protected] Main Switchboard T (08) 8364 8200 F (08) 8364 8396 Finance E [email protected] E [email protected]

Duggan Boarding House Enrolments T (08) 8364 8204 F (08) 8364 8398 T (08) 8364 8244 E [email protected]

Uniform Shop T (08) 8364 8383 E [email protected] Contact Information Parent Handbook / /

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Leadership

Executive Leadership Team Principal...... Frank Ranaldo Deputy Principal – Dean of Faculty (R-12)...... Nicole Laube Deputy Principal – Dean of Students (R-12) (Acting)...... Mark Simpson Business Manager...... Jan Hurley Assistant Principal – Religious Identity and Mission...... Ric Sachse Assistant Principal – Learning & Wellbeing (Junior Years)...... Sharyn Darrell Director – Boarding...... Michael Vickery

College Leadership Team Director – Student Wellbeing (Middle Years)...... Bill Trewartha Director – Student Wellbeing (Senior Years)...... Evan Pezos Director – Teaching & Learning ...... Kerry Hodkinson Director – Co-Curricular Programs...... Luke Manuel

Heads of Faculty English and Languages...... Tanja Gehren Flexible Learning & Careers (Acting)...... Julie Farmer Health & Physical Education...... Glen Urbani Humanities...... Sonja Robinson Inclusive Education...... Nadia Fantasia Mathematics (Acting)...... Nicole Laube Music/Arts...... Peter Waterman Religious Education...... Adam Whitefield Science...... Peter Steel Technology (Acting)...... Will Hunt

Heads of House

Barron...... Matt Footner Contents Egan...... Tom Hodkinson Gurr...... Elias Degeorge Murphy...... Luisa Lee O’Brien...... Lee-Anne Genner Webb...... Belinda DeConno-Coward Parent Handbook / /

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Term Dates 2021

TERM 1 Thursday 28 January Term 1 commences Monday 8 March Adelaide Cup Friday 2 April Good Friday Monday 5 April Easter Monday Friday 9 April Term 1 concludes

TERM 2 Wednesday 28 April Term 2 commences Monday 14 June Queen’s Birthday Friday 25 June Term 2 concludes

TERM 3 Monday 19 July Term 3 commences Monday 4 October Labour Day Friday 24 September Term 3 concludes

TERM 4 Monday 11 October Term 4 commences (R-9) Friday 3 December Term 4 concludes (R-9) Term Dates 2021 Dates Term

Click here to view the Parent Calendar Parent Handbook / /

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Gate 7 College Map Yertabiritti Womma Z Gate 6 JY DROP OFF ZONE Students enter through JY Entrance

Gate 5 Kintyre Road Gate 4 Gate 3

K2 Agricultural O W K J2 M Science Farm X P

Gate 8 Basketball L The Bungalow J Courts Q N Tennis Courts I (The Pool Courts) Pool (Br Bourke Pool) Y Transportables G

Heather Avenue The H T Glen Stuart Road Valley E Tennis A B D S Handball R Circular Gate 2 Courts Courts F Driveway The Murray (Hynes Courts) Gates Gate 9 U

Main Entry Gate 1 C V MY-SY DROP MY-SY DROP OFF ZONE OFF ZONE Students enter Students enter through main entry through Gate 10 The Main Big Memorial

Little Memorial Gate 12 Gate 10

Gate 11 Morialta Road MY-SY DROP OFF ZONE Students enter through Gate 10

Duggan House A Science Discovery Centre J2 Mary Fountain Music Suite U Maintenance Shed B Agriculture K / K2 Grounds Shed V Pavilion C Brickfield House L Junior Years Admin W Kelty Theatre D Gurr Building M Callan Hall X Mackey Mall E Mogg Building N Canteen & Uniform Shop Y Equity Hub F Junior / Primary P / O Clery Building G Ideas Centre Q Pool Change Rooms H Student Services R Purton Hall I Rostrevor House S Technology Centre J Chapel T Reception

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General Information

Attendance Policy Absenteeism Students are required to attend school or school- To assist parent(s)/caregiver(s) in advising the College based activities including major College events on all of student absences, the following options are available. designated school days in accordance with Legislation, Calls concerning student absence notifications can unless otherwise specified. The school must account be made at any time by telephoning 8364 8387. An for every absence of every student and record the answering service is in place to ensure that your call reason. All students who are absent from school must is not missed. When calling, please ensure that you provide a letter/planner note from their parent(s)/ include in your message your son’s full name, PC, caregiver(s) explaining the reason for the absence reason for absence and duration of absence. upon returning to school. For those who prefer to email, the College has The Student Planner provides full details of the a dedicated email address for student absence Attendance Policy including: notifications: [email protected] • Acceptable and unacceptable reasons for absence Again, please include in your message your son’s • Responsibilities as a parent/caregiver full name, PC group, reason for absence and duration of absence. • School procedures for following up absences • Procedures for students who are late to school Student Absence • School procedures for following up unacceptable reasons for lateness Parent(s)/caregiver(s) are asked to contact the College before 9.00am on the day of absence and • Early departures or appointments advise expected duration of absence. When returning to school after being absent, a signed parental note must be presented to the Pastoral Care teacher. If a student is absent from school for more than three days, or from a compulsory school event, a doctor’s General Information certificate must be provided. Student attendance will be visible on SEQTA Engage if you click on your son/s timetable. Parent Handbook / /

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SMS Absence Notification School Hours/Late Arrivals The College will contact parent(s/caregiver(s) when Students are required to be at school by 8.30am. a student’s absence reason is entered as ‘Unknown’ School commences at 8.35am and concludes at 3.15pm. by the teacher. Consequently, the College needs Supervision of school grounds will commence to ensure that parent(s)/caregiver(s) mobile phone at 8.15am. numbers are recorded correctly. Students on the campus prior to 8.15am are to If you receive a message regarding your son’s absence, remain in the zone between the Mackey Mall, please respond at your earliest convenience. You may the Valley and the Western side of the Rice Building. do so by telephone or email; details will be contained in the message you receive. Any student arriving late to school without the appropriate parental note will be required to If the College has not received a response from provide verification from a parent/caregiver a parent/caregiver by the afternoon, an email will the next day. be sent indicating that the absence will be recorded as unresolved. Late Arrivals/Early Departures Swipe Card System If a student needs to leave school early or arrives late for any reason (eg medical appointment), parental Every student is issued with a Student ID card and is consent must be given. In the case of early departures, required to sign in/out at Student Services if arriving the time of departure and who will be picking the late or leaving school early. student up from school is required. This note must be shown to the subject teacher immediately prior Extended/Long Absences to departure. Students must swipe their ID Card Parents are to seek approval from the College for out at Student Services upon departure. extended absences. Learning outcomes and/or assessments are programmed within each week of each term. Therefore, extended absences from school Emergency Procedures Drills are likely to impact on both the teaching and learning Rostrevor College undertakes either a lock-in drill or process. Any requests for extended absences (family an evacuation drill every term so that staff and students holidays, etc) should be made in writing to thePrincipal, are aware of the emergency procedures should such for approval. Once approved and teachers informed,

a situation occur. Safety of students and staff is General Information they can issue your son the learning materials and important to the College and the drills ensure we assessment tasks to be completed during the period of are well equipped to deal with emergencies. absence or the appropriate arrangements can be made to ensure your son is given every chance to catch up on any work he may miss during his absence. For students undertaking SACE studies (Years 10, 11 and 12) parents

are advised to also contact the Director – Teaching and Parent Handbook /

Learning, Mrs Kerry Hodkinson, to discuss the impact / of the absence on meeting subject requirements.

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Transport to and from School Vehicles and Permission to Drive to School Car Drop Off/Pick Up Points The safety of students, passengers and pedestrians We recommend the following locations for drop is of paramount importance to the College. Therefore, off/pick up of students at school but wish to stress senior students who wish to drive to school must first that parent(s)/caregiver(s) are not to drive onto gain College permission and observe the appropriate College grounds. regulations. College permission may be obtained by completing a Student Driver Registration Form available • Gate 11 on Morialta Road near the bus stop. from Student Services. Please ensure that students are dropped on the College side of the road so they do not have to In addition to being bound by all school rules from cross the road. Students can then walk across the time they leave home and until they return home, the oval. View on map > students are governed by the following conditions: • Heather Avenue gates. Please do not drive onto a. No other students are to travel in the car the property. View on map > without written permission from both families. • Glen Stuart Road (near Gate 1). This area can b. Full school uniform is to be worn while travelling be congested due to bus departures. The school to and from school. crossing will assist with students crossing the road c. Students may not go to the car during classes, safely. View on map > study periods, recess or lunch. Due to Child Protection and WHS reasons, we ask d. Students must behave responsibly within the parent(s)/caregiver(s) of students to refrain from community while driving to and from school. gathering/walking through the campus during school e. Students are not permitted to park on the College hours (8.15am – 3.35pm). If parent(s)/caregiver(s) property and on only the College perimeter along have a need to see their son/s in person during the Heather Avenue and Morialta Road. day they are asked to report to Main Reception and staff will assist.

Parking If parent(s)/caregiver(s) are visiting the College during school drop off and pick up times, parking is available General Information in the surrounding streets. Outside of school drop off and pickup times, parking is also available in the circular driveway or in the visitor parking area adjacent to the Music Suite via Gate 1 on Glen Stuart Road.

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A bike rack is located on the southern side of the / Music Centre. Students who ride a bicycle to school are encouraged to use a security chain.

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Public Transport College Bus Routes H30, H30S, 530 and 530X service Rostrevor College bus passes can be purchased from Student College. Stop 24 is on Glen Stuart Road next to the Services or via the Qkr! App. Prices are subject to main gates. Connections with the O-Bahn are provided change in January of each year. by Routes H30, 530 and 530X. (Routes 580 and H20 (Note: Annual passes are only available in Weeks 1 do not stop outside the College but travel along St and 2 of Term 1) Bernards Road). For more information call Adelaide Annual Pass $1,310.00 Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (lines are open from Term $380.00 7.00am – 8.00pm daily) or visit adelaidemetro.com.au 30 Trip Pass $135.00 10 Trip Pass $50.00 Single Trip Pass $5.00 Bus services are provided by Kanga Coachlines. Occasionally, buses may be delayed for a variety of reasons. Parents/caregivers can monitor the bus departure/arrival time along the route by downloading the Kanga Tracker app. Kanga Tracker Instructions are available from the College website.

The login name to use, depending upon the particular General Information run, is RC A, RC B or RC Hills. The password is the same for all 3 runs – 123456. In the event a bus is late, please call the College Student Services desk to report an issue. College buses stop at public bus stops and Rostrevor College Parent Handbook / students must flag the bus to indicate that they / want the bus to pick them up.

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Bus Services (Please note these times are approximate and are subject to change)

A RUN AFTERNOON View on google maps > 3:30pm Leaves the College Servicing the areas of Unley, Fullarton, Dulwich, Hazelwood Park, Burnside, Erindale, Kensington, Magill and Approx Arrives at Corner King William surrounding areas. 4:30pm and Greenhill Roads

MORNING

7.26am Corner Greenhill and King William Roads travelling south along King William Road

7.30am Right into Northgate Street

7.31am Left into Victoria Avenue

7:32am Left into Cross Road

7:38am Left into Fullarton Road

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Rostrevor College, Glen8:09am Stuar… Left into Norton Summit Road General Information Add Destination

8:11am Left into Glen Stuart Road

8.15am Arrive at Rostrevor College Parent Handbook / /

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B RUN 7.44am Lower North East Road View on google maps > 7:47am Right into Lyons Road Servicing the areas of Athelstone, Dernancourt, Highbury, Hope Valley, 7:51am Left into Sudholz Road / St Agnes, Ridgehaven, Banksia Park, Darley Road Fairview Park, Surrey Downs, Modbury 7:52am Darley Road and surrounding areas. MORNING 7:53am Left into Lower North East Road 6:50am Metro Bus Stop 59 - Saints Road (North Side) Continues 7:55am Right into George Street over Main North Road onto The Grove Way 7:59am Lower Athelstone Road

6:54am Right into Bridge Road 8:02am Right into Coulls Road

Left into McIntyre Road 8:04am Right into Gorge Road

6:59am Left into Golden Way 8.06am Gorge Road

7:02am Right into Grenfell Road 8:10am Left into Newton Road

7:04am Left into Golden Grove Road 8:13am Left into Montacute Road

7:07am Left into The Grove Way 8:16am Right into Stradbroke Road

7:10am Right into The Golden Way 8:20am Arrive Rostrevor College via Morialta Road and Glen 7:12am The Golden Way Stuart Road

7:16am Right into Golden Grove Road AFTERNOON 7:17am Right into Roundabout onto For a better printing experience, select "Print map" B Bus Route Rostrevor College in the file menu in the left panel. 84 views Golden Grove Road 3:30pm Leaves the College

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Directions from Stop 59 Saints7:22am Rd … Right into Hamilton Road Stop 59 Saints Rd - North sid… 289 Kelly Rd, Modbury Height7:24am… Hamilton Road 3 Laburnum Dr, Greenwith SA… 4 Hancock Rd, Hope Valley S… 89 George St, Paradise SA 50… Right into Grenfell Road Rostrevor College, Glen Stuar… Add Destination 7:25am Left into Haines Road General Information

7:26am Right into Cottenham Road

7:28am Left into Elizabeth Street

7:30am Right into North East Road then Left into Tolley Road Parent Handbook /

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7:37am Right into Hancock Road

7:39am Continue onto Lower North East Road

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C RUN Right into Glynburn Road View on google maps > 8:08am Left into Arthur Street Servicing the areas of Ingle Farm, Walkley Heights, Northfield, Clearview, 8:11am Left into St Bernards Road Oakden, Hillcrest, Greenacres, Vale Park, then Right into Moules Road Felixstow, Glynde and surrounding areas. 8:15am Arrive Rostrevor College via Morialta Road and Glen MORNING Stuart Road

7:31am Metro Bus Stop 38 - Montague Road North Side AFTERNOON

Right into Bridge Road 3:30pm Leaves the College Approx Arrives Montague Road 7:35am Left into Wright Road 4:10pm

7:39am Right into Walkleys Road then right into Grand Junction Road

7:45am Left into Fosters Road

Right into Redward Ave

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Right into Barnes Road

8:05am Left into Marian Road Parent Handbook / /

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HILLS RUN 7:38am Left into Waverly Ridge Road View on google maps > and then Right into Main Street Servicing the areas of Mt Barker, 7:41am Left into Piccadilly Road Hahndorf, Bridgewater, Aldgate, Stirling, Crafers, Summertown, Uraidla and 7:43am Continue Piccadilly Road surrounding areas. 7:47am Right into Swamp Road MORNING 7:51am Swamp Road 6:54am Departs from Bald Hills Road, Mt Barker - Driveway of 195 7:55am Left into Greenhill Road Bald Hills Road 8:08am Right into Hallett Road then Alexandrina Road Right into Heatherbank Tce Left into Penfold Road 7:03am Right into Adelaide Road 8:11am Penfold Road Left into Mt Barker Road 8:15am Penfold Road 7:13am Continue through to Hahndorf - Main Road 8:20am Arrive Rostrevor College Continue Mt Barker Road

Left into Roundabout onto SE Freeway, then left into Carey AFTERNOON Gully Road - Bridgewater Exit, then Left Mount Barker Road 3:30pm Leaves the College

7:23am Right into Anzac Ridge Road - 4:35pm Arrives Bald Hills Road - Turnaround in Oval For a better printing experience, select "Print map" Hills Bus Route Rostrevor College Opposite 195 in the file menu in the left panel. 102 views

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7:29am DirectionsMount from 195 BaldBarker Hills Rd, … Road - at Roundabout195 Bald Hills Rd, Mount Bark… 1A Alexandrina Rd, Mount Ba… Bridgewater Lpo, 394 Mount … 7:32am Continue44 Swamp Rd, Uraidla SAthrough 514… Aldgate to General Information Stirling55B Hallett Rd, Burnside SA 5… 80 Glen Stuart Rd, Rostrevor … 7:33am StirlingAdd Destination ( Parking Bay just after Druid Ave) then Left On Ramp South Eastern Freeway (City bound) 7:36am Exit Crafers, cross over roundabout onto entry ramp Parent Handbook / /

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Uniforms Grooming Procedures • The Uniform Shop is operated by Midford. The College understands that hairstyles can be a very individual way of expressing oneself and are often • All opening times will be advertised during the influenced by fashion and trends. With this in mind, year via the College Newsletter and are available our general expectation in regard to hairstyle is that on the College website. it be neat, clean and not extreme in style so as to • Purchases may be made by cash, credit card, draw attention to the individual student. No colouring EFTPOS or using Midford online ordering or dyeing of hair is permitted. Some of the following – please refer to the College website for details. expectations are also related to safety issues. The following points outline the College’s expectations: Uniform Procedures • Short overall haircuts are to be the minimum Rostrevor College has a compulsory uniform policy. We of a number 3 cut. are proud of the uniform and the manner in which it is • Hair should be off the face at all times. It should worn is an important way of belonging to the College be neatly cut and styled, and not be permitted to community. Students can expect a consequence if fall over the face or eyes and must be above the they attend school wearing incorrect uniform without eyebrows (this applies to curly hair as well). a note from a parent/caregiver. If, for any reason, a student is unable to wear full College uniform, parent(s)/ • Extreme styles combining obvious variation in caregiver(s) must notify the College via their son’s hair length on the head (not blended) such as rat Pastoral Care teacher. The explanation must be of a tails, Mohawks, obvious patterning, moptops, reasonable nature. In some circumstances, the parent/ dreadlocks, cornrows, slits and artificial parts are caregiver may be contacted, and the student sent home not acceptable. to rectify the problem. • Hair must not be tucked behind the ears or Sports Uniforms – The correct uniform for sports be restrained in any other way, ie using clips, teams must be worn at all matches and practices. product, etc. Tracksuits: tops and bottoms must be purchased for • Hair must not be worn covering the ears. winter. Tracksuits may be worn home after practices instead of having to change back into school uniform • Hair must not be worn as a bun (including at if travelling on public transport (refer to the Uniform any school function outside of school, including Requirements for specific sports uniforms). sporting activities). General Information Shoes – Black leather, formal style school shoes are • Hair should be no longer than the top of the to be worn (this implies lace up and round fronted). shirt collar. Slip on, canvas, ankle high, sport styled or shoes with • Hair must at all times be brushed or combed flat brand logos are NOT acceptable as part of the College and be neat and tidy in appearance. uniform. • Unruly or uncombed hair is not permitted. Blazer and Ties – The College blazer and tie must be

• Curly hair should also be kept neat and tidy. Parent Handbook / worn to and from school as part of the Winter Uniform. / Helmets – All students who ride a bike to school must wear the Road Safety approved protective helmet as required by law.

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Any student considering changing their hairstyle and Facial Hair is unsure of to how it will be accepted, should seek Students are required at all times to be clean shaven. If guidance first. The judgement of what constitutes students arrive at school unshaven they will be required the above will be made by the Deputy Principals or to report to Student Services to collect a razor and Directors – Student Wellbeing in consultation with the shave. Heads of Houses.

Grooming Procedures – Consequence of Breach Students choosing styles which breach the policy may be subject to one or more of the following consequences or courses of action: • Students will be asked to adjust it accordingly. • If the breach is not corrected by the negotiated date and for ongoing breaches, the student may be issued a consequence and/or an internal suspension. • In extreme cases, students will be asked to go home until the hair/style has been changed to the requirements of the school. A meeting with a member of Leadership and/or Head of House may be required before re-entry occurs. • In cases where the cut is too short, the student will be asked to wear the College bucket hat at all times until the hair grows to an acceptable level and as deemed appropriate by a member of Leadership. • Students may be excluded from participating/ being acknowledged at College events or General Information functions, eg Presentation Night, Year 12 Graduation Ceremonies, Principal’s Ball, Year 11 Formal, Red & Black Disco, school photos, sporting events etc due to significant breaches. Parent Handbook / /

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Uniform Requirements (Years 7-12)

Day Students

SUMMER (TERMS 1 & 4) WINTER (TERMS 2 & 3) PE (TERMS 1 TO 4) Shoes Black lace-up school shoes Shoes Black lace-up school Shoes Predominantly white, red shoes or black running shoes (not fluorescent).

Shorts Charcoal grey shorts Trousers Long College charcoal Shorts Black 'Rostrevor' PE – available only from grey trousers – available shorts Rostrevor College Uniform only from Rostrevor Shop College Uniform Shop Shirt Blue chambray short Shirt Long sleeved oxford shirt Shirt Red 'Rostrevor' polo shirt sleeved shirt (no tie) (wide stripe) Socks College socks (grey slouch) Socks Black business socks Socks White 'Rostrevor' socks Pullover 7-9: Grey College pullover Pullover 7-9: Grey College Tracksuit College tracksuit top and (if required for warmth) pullover (if required for pants for winter warmth) 10-12: Red College Pullover (if required for warmth) 10-12: Red College Pullover Hat Black Rostrevor bucket hat Tie College tie Hat Black Rostrevor bucket hat Year 12 College Tie Belt Black belt (plain buckle) Belt Black belt (plain buckle) (optional) (compulsory) House Top Coloured House polo shirt House Coloured House polo with House crest and logo Top shirt with House crest and logo Blazer College blazer

Notes: During Terms 1 and 4 hats are compulsory and must Year 7-10 students are permitted to wear their PE be worn during all outside activities and play times. uniform to and from school on days they have PE Students are encouraged to wear their hat when scheduled. In winter the tracksuit must be worn with tracksuit top and bottom over PE shorts and polo outside throughout the year. The hat specified can General Information be purchased through the Uniform Shop. shirt with crest. In particular, parent(s)/caregiver(s) should ensure that Year 11 and 12 students are not permitted to wear the correct grey shorts and trousers are purchased the PE uniform to and from school. Students must from the Rostrevor College Uniform Shop. There are bring their PE uniform with them and change before a number of brands that are similar, but these are PE lessons. not acceptable.

The House polo shirt must not be worn for PE or for Parent Handbook /

co-curricular sports. There will be numerous House / events when students will be expected to wear their House polo shirts, including but not limited to Athletics Day, Swimming Carnival, House Colour days, etc.

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Fees and Charges for Day and Boarding Students

Annual Fees and Charges For 2020, the annual Tuition and Boarding Fees will be as detailed below.

ANNUAL FEES/ TUITION BOARDING FEE STUDENT FEE (additional to Tuition) Reception $5,710 NA Year 1 to 2 $5,820 NA Year 3 to 4 $6,880 NA Year 5 to 6 $7,995 NA Year 7 to 8 $9,515 $18,510 Year 9 $11,980 $18,510 Year 10 to 11 $12,910 $18,510 Year 12 $13,440 $18,510 General Information

Year 6: Canberra Camp is an additional $400. Year 12: Graduation and Memorabilia student costs are fully incorporated into the tuition fee to enable all students to participate equitably.

The only additional costs charged to an account will relate to some specific programs. Parent Handbook / /

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Payment Options Sibling Discount The College offers three payment options to assist A discount on the net Tuition Fee is available to families families in paying their accounts on time. You will with more than one student enrolled at Rostrevor. need to nominate your preferred payment option by 4 December 2020. NUMBER Please Note: The notification of annual fees and IN FAMILY 1 2 3 4 5 6 AT SCHOOL charges serves as the initial advice of tuition fees and charges payable. Statements/tax invoices will Discount % for be forwarded to families as instalments fall due and each Rostrevor Nil 5 10 15 20 25 payable based on the selected payment option. College student

OPTION 1: Annual payment in full by 11 December 2020. Outstanding Fees This option includes a 3% Settlement Discount Overdue accounts cause great difficulty for the on the net Tuition Fee and net Boarding Fee (where College in meeting its financial obligations. Families applicable) if paid by BPAY, EFT, Cash or Cheque. experiencing difficulties in meeting fee payments are No discount applies if paying by Credit Card. urged to contact the Business Manager to discuss alternative payment arrangements as soon as possible. OPTION TWO: Three equal payments due on 15 February, The College reserves the right, at its discretion to: 15 May and 15 August as detailed on the • charge a late payment fee where an account is notification of annual fees and charges. in default; OPTION THREE: • commence legal action for the recovery of fees Ten monthly instalments due on the 5th of each not paid including placement of a charge over month commencing February 2021 and ending property to secure the debt. All legal costs will November 2021. become payable by the parent(s)/caregiver(s). (Please note that where the 5th falls on a weekend or public holiday, payments will be processed on the next business day.)

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Locker Locks Students will not be eligible to participate in optional tours and excursions unless all fees are up to date as The College provides combination locks for student per the chosen fee payment option or there is an lockers. Locks will be distributed to new students at the agreed fee payment arrangement in place which is commencement of the school year, with pre-assigned being adhered to. combination codes. Students will retain the locks for their period of education at the College. A master key will be held to unlock the locks should a student forget Edmund Rice Foundation Australia their combination code, or if for some reason the lock The Edmund Rice Foundation Australia supports needs to be removed. Each student will be required to the work of the Christian Brothers throughout pay a $10 deposit for the lock provided which will be disadvantaged communities in Australia and overseas. fully refundable on return of the lock, in appropriate Families are provided the opportunity to contribute condition for re-use. The $10 deposit will be included $60/annum towards this cause, identified on the annual on the family account for new students. notification as an opt-out contribution to the Edmund Rice Foundation. We encourage all families to consider Other Charges making this valuable contribution. The College provides an outstanding opportunity for Families who choose not to contribute to the Edmund Year 6 students to travel to Canberra for a cultural and Rice Foundation must elect to opt-out by choosing historical excursion to our National Capital. Families this option when selecting their fee payment option. of Year 6 students will be invoiced a sum of $400 as Families who do not elect to opt-out will be invoiced for contribution to the cost of this excursion. If there are the contribution of $60/annum. The contribution as part difficulties in meeting this payment, please do not of the fees invoices will not be tax deductible. Families hesitate to contact the Business Manager to discuss may still choose to make a voluntary contribution to the your concerns. Edmund Rice Foundation. Please contact the Finance Office for more information. Other charges may apply if students participate in voluntary programs such as Music, Sacramental, VET, interstate/overseas tours, Outdoor Education etc. Withdrawal of a Student These costs will be advised to parents at the same time One term’s written notice is required when in which they occur. Where the costs are part of course withdrawing from the College or from Boarding curriculum, the amount charged will be invoiced to to become a day student. Notice of withdrawal of family accounts during each semester, as appropriate. a student must be given in writing to the Principal. General Information These amounts will be added to balances due and Verbal notification or notification to a staff member will be payable within 30 days of invoicing or by other other than the Principal, is not considered due agreed arrangements. Where the program is not part notice. Failure to provide the required notice will of course curriculum, the amount will be charged result in a pro-rata charge of the annual tuition separately and will not be added to the family fee and/or boarding fees. account, except by special arrangement. Parent Handbook / /

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Insurance State Government Assistance (School Card) The College has in place a limited personal accident Rostrevor College encourages families who may be and disability insurance policy to cover all students. It eligible for School Card concession to apply in January. excludes all Medicare services including the Medicare The College will provide 40% concession on tuition Gap. Copies of the insurance policy are available fees to eligible families. School Card application forms from the Business Manager. Parents are advised to are available from Main Reception in January and an check their Health and General Insurance policies application must be completed each year. to ensure adequate medical, personal property and Enquiries: sa.gov.au liability insurance cover. The College does not accept responsibility for any claim to property loss or damage incurred by students or parents. Queries Regarding Family Accounts Finance Office, Rostrevor College Scholarships Glen Stuart Road, Woodforde, SA 5072 The College offers a variety of scholarships to recognise T +61 8 8364 8245 F +61 8 8364 8396 excellence in a range of fields and to assist families with E [email protected] meeting the costs of school fees. Details are available on the College website or from the Enrolment Office. General Information Parent Handbook / /

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Rostrevor College Foundation Rostrevor Old Collegians The Rostrevor College Foundation was established Association (ROCA) in 1987 for the purpose of raising money for capital The Rostrevor Old Collegians Association (ROCA) development at the College and has helped finance exists to provide fellowship to former students and many new buildings and refurbishments. The recently to support the College, especially in the provision refurbished classrooms and learning facilities as part of scholarships which are offered to the sons or of the completion of Stage 1 of the Master Building grandsons of Old Collegians who may not otherwise Plan, are examples of the value of contributions to be able to afford a Rostrevor education. the Foundation Building Fund, to enhance learning Each year the graduating Year 12 students are invited experiences for current and future students. to secure a lifetime membership with ROCA, ensuring In addition, the Foundation supports scholarships for they retain a lifelong connection to the Rostrevor students to assist families in providing a Rostrevor Community. The lifetime membership fee is currently education for their sons. $350, affording your son regular contact from the There is an expectation that each family voluntarily extensive ROCA network, including notification of donates $500/annum, per family, while their son/s reunions and significant College and ROCA events, attend the College. If you require further information, as well as the Rostrevor magazine. Proceeds from please contact the College on 8364 8200. these lifetime memberships go towards funding the ROCA Scholarship Program. Please note, to maintain the contribution as a tax- deductible contribution, the expected contribution Families who choose not to take up the membership to the Foundation is not included within the College must elect to opt-out by choosing this option when fees and charges and is paid separately, directly to the selecting their fee payment options. Foundation. Payment may be made via the Qkr app, If you require more information, please contact the or by direct EFT payment as follows: College Development Office on 8364 8200 or email: [email protected] BUILDING FUND Contribution General Information Bank Commonwealth BSB 065-000 Account 12008190

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Parent(s)/Caregiver(s) Working with Children and Catholic Involvement Police Checks Parent(s)/caregiver(s) are encouraged to attend Rostrevor College has a strong commitment to Child Assemblies and College masses. In particular, the Protection. As part of this commitment all volunteers Assembly in the Valley on the first day of school over the age of 14 must have both a Working with provides a warm welcome to everyone and a special Children Check and a Catholic Police Check. Please tribute to welcome new students and families into our visit the College website for further requirements College community. regarding Volunteering at Rostrevor, located under the Community tab. Importantly, all volunteers must also undertake Child Safe Environments – Responding to Volunteers Abuse and Neglect training. This is an online module There are many opportunities to volunteer at of training, also available from the College website. Rostrevor College. At present, there are over 500 volunteers registered with the College who assist WHS in a diverse range of activities. These include: All volunteers at Rostrevor College receive a WHS • College Board and Board Sub-Committees (Workplace Health and Safety) induction to ensure • Parents’ and Friends’ Association a healthy and safe working environment. You will be • Parent Representatives asked to read and sign a brief induction document which outlines your rights and responsibilities as a • Music Support Group volunteer. • Football Committee • Boarding Parents Find Out More • Pilgrimage Parents Rostrevor College places great value on the role of volunteers in making our school a vibrant • Co-Curricular and inclusive community and any assistance you • Excursions/Camps/Retreats can provide would be greatly appreciated. • Boarding Exeat Hosts To find out more, please contact the College’s Risk and Compliance Officer, Amanda Harfield, on 8364 8200. General Information Parent Handbook / /

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Parents’ and Friends’ Association Special Support for Volunteers Our Parents’ and Friends’ Association aims to foster The Inclusive Education Team provides: a friendship amongst the whole Rostrevor community • Training; and to organise and host events to encourage participation, to raise funds, to friend raise and • Educational Workshops for parent(s)/caregiver(s) have a close working relationship with the Principal and volunteers; and Leadership Team of the College. • Ongoing support; This relationship aims to help Leadership understand • Opportunities to share and compare ideas and the parental perspective and encourages interaction provide feedback; and co-operation between various College support • Insight into personal special skills; groups. • Opportunities for developing new friendships with We welcome all of the Rostrevor Community to attend other volunteers; our Parents’ and Friends’ Association meetings. • Opportunities to work one to one or in small If you would like to be involved with the Parents’ groups with students regularly each week; and Friends’ Association without attending meetings, please make contact by emailing • Greater insight into how students learn and how [email protected] or visiting the parent(s)/caregiver(s) can support their own sons’ College website to complete a P&F Association learning needs. Membership online form. Volunteers are always welcome to add to the richness of our support programs. Inclusive Education Program Volunteers Rostrevor College runs a vibrant and innovative Volunteers Program within the Inclusive Education Program. This operates with the support of parent(s)/ caregiver(s), grandparents and friends. Volunteers assist us in implementing learning assistance for our students and are involved in special programs including Learning Assistance (LAP), Phonological Awareness, MultiLit, Tune into Reading and Cooking/Life Skills. General Information Parent Handbook / /

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Change of Student and Sun Protection Policy Family Details Our Sun Protection Policy has been adopted to ensure All changes to student/family details must be that all staff and students are protected from skin in writing. We ask that all notifications of changes damage caused by UV radiation from the sun. This include parent(s)/caregiver(s) name(s), student policy is to be implemented throughout the year, but name(s) and year level(s). Changes may be emailed with particular emphasis from the beginning of October to [email protected] or alternatively, through to the end of April (ie Terms 1 and 4). The a letter may be sent to the College. sun protection practices outlined in this policy will be applied to all outside school activities, including sports The College has recently implemented Consent2Go carnivals, excursions and camps. to assist families in providing consent details for various activities, including excursions, co-curricular activities A summary of key points from the policy: and tours. To ensure the College maintains a current • Students are encouraged to use available areas and accurate record of each student’s medical details, of shade when outside, even when wearing hats please ensure all updated information is provided via along with applying sunscreen which is available Consent2Go. from Student Services; • All students are required to wear the Rostrevor approved bucket hat. This is worn whenever College Canteen students are outside in Terms 1 and 4, (including The College Canteen is currently operated by Spotless, during recess, lunch, PE lessons and on relevant prioritising fresh, seasonal, local, organic, fair-trade excursions); and sustainable ingredients whilst similarly delivering • In Terms 2 and 3 students will be encouraged old favourites to appease the renowned appetites of to wear their hat when outside; hungry students. Spotless Catering are staffed with award-winning chefs to deliver healthy menus that taste • As student wellbeing is of prime concern, incredible – every day. All online ordering is done via all students without a hat may be required to flexischools.com.au remain indoors during both recess and lunch and all outdoor activities; • Continued breach of the Sun Protection Policy will result in a consequence. General Information Parent Handbook / /

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Student Support

Pastoral Care House Structure The first and foremost type of support offered at Rostrevor encourages in its students a sense of identity, Rostrevor College for students is through Pastoral Care belonging and purpose in all their undertakings. teachers. For most students, their issues and concerns The House System is part of the foundation of Rostrevor can be solved through this process. providing each student with an opportunity to work However, there are others who need further support, with his peers in accepting and supporting others, whether it is personal, social or academic. For those teamwork, and charitable enterprises. The House students, we provide a range of support mechanisms. structure also provides leadership opportunities for If, at any time, you have a concern about your son, you many students throughout their time at the College. should contact your son’s subject teacher or Pastoral Care teacher in the first instance. Issues may then be referred onto the student’s Head of House and/or the relevant Head of Faculty.

BARRON EGAN GURR HOUSE HOUSE HOUSE ‘Audaces Fortuna Iuvat’ ‘Fortitudo et Prudentia’ ‘Fortitudo in Adversis’ ‘Fortune Favours the Bold’ ‘By Fortitude and Prudence’ ‘Strength in Adversity’ General Information

MURPHY O’BRIEN WEBB HOUSE HOUSE HOUSE ‘Fortis et Hospitalis’ ‘Lamh Laidir an Nachtar’ ‘Liberalis in Victoria’

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Personal Counselling and Students can make a counselling appointment through Psychology Services Student Services or their Pastoral Care teacher. Students need to show their appointment card to their subject The College has a personal counselling/psychology teacher before leaving a class to attend an appointment. service that is accessible to all students. Issues that they Students may also make contact directly via email: can assist the community with include: [email protected]. Parents and teachers are also • Peer relationships able to refer students to these services. Discussions that • Psychological assessments occur in counselling are private and confidential unless the safety (physical, emotional or psychological) of the • Personal issues and resilience student or others is at risk. • Family difficulties The College takes a proactive approach across all year • Time management/procrastination levels, with numerous initiatives designed to build positive relationships and promote resilience. • Motivation • Transition and identity issues Student Leadership Many issues can be handled in the first instance by Student Leadership positions include: academic staff. • Prefects Concerns are generally raised with the Pastoral Care teacher and/or the relevant subject teacher initially, or • House Captains/Vice-Captains subsequently with the student’s Head of House and/or • Co-Curricular Captains the relevant Head of Faculty. Our Psychologist and/or Counsellor may also be contacted if parent(s)/caregiver(s) or students feel the need for extra support.

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Restorative Justice is a proactive approach for building a school community based on cooperation, mutual understanding and respect.

Restorative Justice The Restorative Justice approach: The College operates on Restorative Justice principles • Makes students aware of their responsibilities as and practices which are based on building caring community members and that their actions affect relationships. Restorative Justice is a proactive approach others; for building a school community based on cooperation, • Confront and challenge students about the mutual understanding and respect. Restorative consequences of their actions and negative practices provide processes for holding students behaviour. accountable for their actions and behaviour, while at the same time building a nurturing school environment. • (Bad behaviour is seen as a bad choice, not the It is an approach which has high expectations, but student as a bad person); with high levels of support. It gives everyone in the • Challenge, identify needs and help promote College community the means to foster a restorative changed behaviour in the offending students; atmosphere thus creating positive relationships. • Brings about the reconciliation and restoration of Restorative Justice gives students who commit relationships; infractions in school an opportunity to understand how • Addresses the needs of the victim of bullying and their behaviour affects others in the College community, other negative behaviours; including other students, teachers and parent(s)/ caregiver(s), and directly involves them in a process to • Involves all stakeholders in the resolution of issues repair the harm caused. which result from bullying and other negative behaviours; • Is shared by the entire College community, including all students, parent(s)/caregiver(s), employees and volunteers. In short, Restorative Justice is about responsibility, reconciliation, rehabilitation and relationships. General Information A restorative approach to conflict or wrongdoing consists of asking four key questions: a. What has happened? b. Who has been affected? c. How can we involve everyone who has been

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Statement of Personal Responsibility The most essential element of a fully functioning and fully alive College is the right of all members of the community to be respected; respect for learning, respect for teaching and respect for parenting.

ROSTREVOR COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO: ROSTREVOR COLLEGE VALUES: • Respecting each person’s rights and responsibilities • The responsibility of all members of the Rostrevor and endorsing consequences for responsible and community to treat others with dignity and respect irresponsible behaviour; and to act with propriety towards them; • Restorative principles – the values of justice and • The contribution of all in the community and reconciliation and a respect for human dignity; endorses all behaviours that model personal responsibility and respect for other members of the • Integrating social responsibilities with the Gospel Rostrevor community; values and teaching them through curriculum and modelled by the adults in the Rostrevor community. • Recognises and acknowledges the cultures and values of each family within the community; that it is to be respected but not to take detriment of the well-being of any student or the College community as a whole.

Each student’s education at Rostrevor College is largely A sincere apology should always include the following: about relationships, which can occasionally develop • A detailed account of the situation; into conflicts requiring resolution, forgiveness and healing. Restorative practices help students learn from • Acknowledgement of the hurt or damage done; their mistakes and reconcile and resolve problems • Taking responsibility for the situation; with others. One way of fostering the repairing of • Recognition of your role in the event; relationships is by offering a genuine apology to the affected parties. But what does this look like? • A statement of regret;

• Asking for forgiveness; General Information • A promise that it won’t happen again; • A form of restitution whenever possible. Parent Handbook / /

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Code of Conduct - Students

RIGHTS RESPONSIBILITIES • To be able to learn and feel secure in a safe, • To act in a safe, responsible manner and to be supportive environment; supportive of fellow students; • To have my opinion and property respected; • To be considerate of others’ feelings and respect their belongings; • To have appropriate access to school equipment; • To take care of and share school facilities and the • To be given the opportunity to demonstrate my environment; talents and abilities; • To become actively involved in College activities; • To have appropriate access to the teacher’s time; • To respect the rights of other students to share • To know what is acceptable behaviour and the teacher’s time; consequences of unacceptable behaviour. • To be aware of the College rules and to accept consequences when necessary; • To demonstrate good manners and courtesy at all times; • To engage positively in the Restorative Justice process. General Information Parent Handbook / /

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Community Service/Learning Catch-Ups • After school Learning Catch Ups – the student spends 60 minutes catching up on incomplete For breaches of the Student Code of Conduct and/or work academic expectations, and as a means of repairing the relationship with peers, staff and the College, students • Saturday Community Service/Learning Catch Up – may be required engage in Community Service and/or issued by the Directors – Student Wellbeing for Learning Catch Ups. At the discretion of College staff, the more serious breaches of expectation students may be issued with: Other than yard cards, the breach and resulting • Yard card – the student helps clean up the yard consequence is communicated home via a SEQTA during recess/lunch Pastoral Care Note. Student attendance is compulsory and not open to negotiation. • Lunch time Learning Catch Up – the student spends lunchtime supervised catching up on incomplete work • After school Community Service – the student engages in various activities for 60 minutes designed to ‘give back to the community’ and ‘do sorry’. General Information Parent Handbook / /

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Ideas Centre Student Planner At the commencement of each school year, a Student Opening Times Planner is provided to students up to and including Year 9. Year 10-12 students are provided with an electronic Monday – Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm version of the Student Planner. The Student Planner Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm is a valuable source of information for both students The Ideas Centre is open during recess and lunch and families. Apart from being a planner/organiser for reading and quiet study. and communication tool, the Student Planner contains Further information for users: Academic Information, Policies and Procedures, and tips to help students with Stress Management, Time • Students are asked to present their ID card to Management, Goal Setting, Editing and Proofreading, borrow library material. Study Tips, Examination Tips, Referencing and • Lost ID Cards - $5.00 replacement cost is paid Bibliographies. through the Rostrevor College Qkr App and the replacement card is collected from the Ideas Centre. • The Ideas Centre has an extensive digital library accessed via the Sora App using student library number. • Students may borrow up to four library books for a four-week loan period. • The student ID card is also used for photocopying/printing. General Information Parent Handbook / /

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College Social – Fundraiser Supervision on the Night for the Indian Pilgrimage and Student Safety Once a term, Rostrevor College hosts the Red & Black • The Red & Black Disco is a safe environment that Disco for students in Years 8-10. The discos are a key parent(s)/caregiver(s) have placed confidence fundraising activity for our biennial Indian Pilgrimage. in over many years. To maintain this safety, we Specifically, funds raised on these nights contribute reserve the right to breath-test any student who to our support of the work of the Christian Brothers we suspect has been drinking alcohol. In the of India, and to the work of Sister Theodore, who care event of a student refusing to cooperate, we will for the intellectually and physically disabled children of contact parent(s)/ caregiver(s) who can choose MITHRA, Chennai. to administer the test or take the student home. Please make the effort to discuss behavioural The Red & Black Discos start at 7.00pm and finish at expectations with your son and, in particular, to 10.00pm. Only students in Years 8-10 at Rostrevor emphasise the College’s zero tolerance of alcohol, College can attend, along with Years 8-10 girls from drugs and harassment in any form. Loreto, Kildare, Mary MacKillop, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, St Mary’s and St Dominic’s Colleges. The Term 1 • Once students are admitted into the Disco there and Term 4 Discos are held outside in the undercover are no pass outs and no early departures. Staff Purton Hall basketball court. The Term 2 & Term 3 members (including members of the Leadership discos are held inside Callan Hall. Team) are in attendance to ensure the safety of your son and our female students. We also engage Students attending must purchase a ticket online the services of a security guard to patrol the through Rostrevor’s QKR credit card facility. Tickets cost grounds and contact the local police who patrol $10 each. They must also bring with them their student the area. ID card on the night to assist in their identification. All tickets are sold prior to the event and are not available • Parent(s)/caregiver(s) and students have a on the night. responsibility to ensure their own safety. In the event parents are unavoidably delayed in picking • Parent(s)/caregiver(s) are expected to pick their up their child/children, an emergency mobile phone child/children up from the College at 10pm sharp. number is provided in the letter given to each student • Students not attending school on the day are not when they purchase their ticket. allowed to attend the Disco. General Information Parent Handbook / /

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Inside the Red & Black Disco Traffic Control • The Red & Black Disco is an official College event • All students are to enter the College grounds through and as such the normal high standard of behaviour the Kintyre Road gates only (next to Junior Years). is expected. • No student is to enter the premises through any • We reserve the right to prohibit access in the case other gate. of inappropriate dress or behaviour. Any students • Parents/caregivers and those transporting students who misbehave, or who are dressed inappropriately, can park opposite the College in the football oval will have their parent(s)/caregiver(s) contacted and car park. asked to leave. • Access through the Kintyre Road gates is available • The doors will be attended by Rostrevor staff, from 6.45pm–10.30pm. girls’ school staff and external security. • The dance floor is supervised by Rostrevor staff, girls’ school staff and Rostrevor Prefects. • A cloakroom area is set up and always attended to by teachers. All bags must be deposited here. A check labelling system is used to identify personal effects which are deposited. • Soft drinks and water are made available for sale. Students can purchase these with cash or Eftpos. • No chewing gum, water pistols or water bombs are permitted. Any student found with these items may be asked to leave.

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Teaching and Learning

SEQTA Our new learning management platform (SEQTA) Accessing SEQTA for the first time allows students to see exactly what is required for their All students have their SEQTA Learn account. SEQTA upcoming assessments, gain feedback on their work Engage accounts for new families will be issued before and allow them to set goals for future learning. At the start of Term 1 and will be sent to all parent(s)/ Rostrevor, we understand the importance of working in caregiver(s) email addresses. close partnership with families and this tool also allows close collaboration between students, teachers and Accounts need to be activated within 7 days of receiving parents/caregivers. the email. You will be directed to a log in page to set up a username and password. Information you can access SEQTA Engage is available via two different methods: SEQTA Engage will enable families to see the following 1) Via an app that is available at the Apple information: store or Google Play store • Unit overviews and course outlines 2) Using a web browser on any device engage.rostrevor.sa.edu.au • Upcoming assessment • Student timetable SEQTA Engage - Downloading the APP • Subject teachers Download on Google Play • Grades and feedback on at least one Download on the Apple App Store assessment task per term Teaching and Learning and Teaching • School documents Forgot your password • Homework You can simply reset your password by clicking on the Forgot your password? link on the SEQTA Engage log in. You will be sent a new email with a link to create a new password. Parent Handbook / /

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Using SEQTA Subject Assessments Subject specific information will be available when the Assessments subject is selected on the left hand tab. Each individual Families will receive results and feedback for task will have more detail available once the teacher assessments on SEQTA Engage, with the same marking and feedback is made visible. This will be information released to students on SEQTA Learn. The available for at least one task per term in 2021. feedback is written for the students so that they can reflect on their learning, identify concepts that have Homework been grasped and set new goals for future learning. Families can easily see the homework tasks on the tab. Student work submitted electronically can be viewed by This is available on the Dashboard depending upon families in SEQTA Engage. the year level, subject and learning outcomes of that particular unit. Upcoming assessments Upcoming assessments are visible when the teacher Documents makes the assessment ‘visible’. This helps to assist Important school documents will be available under with time management and clearly identify the task the Documents section on SEQTA Engage. requirements, context sheet and any additional resources that have been provided. This tab can provide an overview of the next assessment task that will be required for each subject. Teaching and Learning and Teaching Parent Handbook / /

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Dashboard This allows students to summarise the key information that they want to see. It can have key homework tasks, timetable for the day, a To-Do list which allows the boys to clearly identify what needs to be done and when. Teaching and Learning and Teaching Parent Handbook / /

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John Hattie’s Based on 1,400 META-ANALYSES VISIBLE of over 80,000 STUDIES LEARNING involving over RESEARCH 300 MILLION STUDENTS

Visible Learning Learning and Teaching John Hattie’s research focuses on what makes a difference in learning outcomes for students. According to John Hattie, anything with an effect size of 0.4 or above is meaningful, and above 0.6 has high impact. SEQTA has a high impact on Parent Handbook /

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Feedback Students will receive ongoing, specific feedback at the point of need which will allow them to reflect and improve during the learning process. The assessment dates and outlines will be visible at least two weeks in advance so that your son/s know what they will be assessed on. There will not be a formal report at the end of Term 1 or Term 3 but specific learning feedback and ongoing assessment will be available on SEQTA. Teaching and Learning and Teaching Parent Handbook / /

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Reports Timetables SEQTA Engage and Learn allow point of need feedback The timetable tab allows you to see the individual so that students are able to reflect on their learning student timetable and the names of their teachers. as it occurs and make continual improvement and refinement. This enables our boys to know the learning Logging Out goals, how they will be assessed against performance/ achievement standards and when they will be assessed. You can log out of SEQTA Engage securely by selecting the Exit button on the bottom left hand corner of the There will be feedback and a grade for all summative screen. You will not need to log out of the App. assessment tasks. These will usually be released within two weeks of the assessment submission date and you will receive a notification when grades for an Extra Assistance assessment are released. If you require assistance, please do not hesitate Semester reports and indicators will be visible on SEQTA to contact the College’s Teaching and Learning Engage at the end of each semester. Parents/caregivers Department on 8364 8316. will receive an email to advise when these will be released. The end of semester reports at the end of Term 2 and Term 4 will still have grades against the Achievement standards (Years R-10) or SACE Performance Standards (Stage 1 and 2). A GPA will be available on the Semester 1 and 2 reports. Teaching and Learning and Teaching Parent Handbook / /

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Teaching and Learning Heads of Faculties Support Services These curriculum leaders are responsible for the teaching and learning within their faculties and Subject Teachers consequently all subjects associated within their area. Teachers of both Stage 1 and Stage 2 subjects work Heads of Faculties can assist students with subject from detailed guidelines, called subject outlines. These choices, career counselling within their field and any documents detail the requirements for each subject. issues associated with a particular subject of study. At Stage 1, teachers have a detailed program of work for each SACE subject, demonstrating what methods Director – Teaching and Learning and content they will employ to teach to the necessary This senior teacher has responsibility for the objectives. Additionally, Stage 1 and Stage 2 teachers communication of students’ enrolments and have detailed assessment plans that are approved by subsequent results to the SACE Board of South the SACE Board of South Australia. Australia. Students themselves will be provided with assessment Furthermore, this teacher has responsibility for plans for Stage 2 subjects, Stage 1 subjects and Year 10 the co-ordination of teacher assessment plans and pre-SACE subjects. These outline the requirements of programs, as well as applications for Special the courses in detail and will be available in the first four Provisions for Stage 2. weeks of each semester. These will be available on the Cover Page of SEQTA for each subject outline. VET and Careers Co-ordinator Pastoral Care Teacher This teacher works closely with the Head of Flexible Learning and provides information on careers and This teacher will provide the first level of assistance to courses of interest. There is an extensive library members of the particular class and provide guidance of information, both in print, electronically and on and leadership to students in all matters of Rostrevor computer programs, that can assist students needing Learning and Teaching College life. either general or specific details about careers and Vocational Education and Training (VET). Heads of House These pastoral leaders are heavily involved in personal counselling, behaviour management and administrative issues. Parent Handbook / /

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Homework

Middle Years Senior Years It is reasonable that at least four (4) nights per week The classroom is the place where much of the learning be allocated for homework, thus ensuring time is begins. However, real understanding is confirmed when available for students to be physically active, socialise students review the work covered in class, test their and participate in other pursuits that develop them understanding and extend their reading. as a well-rounded individual. This does not preclude It is reasonable that at least four (4) nights per week teachers from setting a Monday deadline for assignment as well as weekend time be allocated for homework, work, nor does it prevent students completing work thus ensuring time is available for students to be on a weekend if they have been unable to do so on physically active, socialise, work and participate in weekdays due to other important commitments such other pursuits that develop them as a well-rounded as co-curricular or work. individual. Completing work set in class is only one form There are many tasks that students can perform at of homework. To consolidate what is covered in class, home that will support the devel