Enrolment Information Page FROM THE PRINCIPAL 1 STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 2 SCHOOL FEES 3 ENROLMENT POLICY & PROCEDURES 5 ENROLMENT OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 7 PRIVACY POLICY 11 CURRICULUM 17 TEACHING & LEARNING FRAMEWORK 19 STUDENT LAPTOP PROGRAM 21 TRANSPORT INFORMATION 22 Justice Sincerity Felicity Verity Freedom Page 1 Enrolment Information It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to a Loreto Coorparoo education. Established in 1928, Loreto College Coorparoo is an independent Catholic secondary school for girls. Established by the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), also known as the Loreto Sisters, Loreto Coorparoo is one of more than 150 Loreto schools throughout the world. Our founder, Mary Ward, made the prophetic statement, “women in time to come will do much.” This is integral to the Loreto philosophy whereby we aim to liberate, motivate and empower girls. Mary Ward was convinced that the world needed women who were informed, confident and spiritually mature. Her compelling story encourages our students to have self-belief as women, engenders hope and courage and promotes their capacity to make a difference for good in the world. As experts in girls’ education, staff at Loreto Coorparoo incorporate the ethos of our 400 year old tradition with innovative pedagogy and technologies to support girls toward personal excellence. Our role as a school community is to work in partnership in the formation of resilient and confident young women of faith who have the courage to be themselves. Kim Wickham Principal M Ed St, B Ed St, Grad Dip Teach Mus (Sec), BA (Mus), A Mus A, MACEL, AAICD Justice Sincerity Felicity Verity Freedom Enrolment Information Page 2 Four hundred years ago Mary Ward said, “Women in time to come will do much” and “Do good and do it well”. Just like their peers of years past, the 2017 graduates have once again demonstrated these values in many ways but particularly when we consider their academic results. Loreto is pleased to announce 22.5% received an OP 1-5, 63% OP 1-10, with 87.5% having achieved an OP 1-15. We believe that the most important indicator of success is the percentage of students who were offered a Tertiary place through The Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). The first round of QTAC offers was equally pleasing with 98.4% of students being offered a tertiary place in January this year to continue their studies from 2018 onwards. These results reflect the efforts, diligence and focus of the students and the support and encouragement of families and teachers. Indeed, these achievements are wonderful and they continue a trend which has been set over many years at Loreto College Coorparoo. Linda Carstensen Deputy Principal - Curriculum & ICT Justice Sincerity Felicity Verity Freedom Page 3 Enrolment Information TUITION FEES The Loreto School Board approved the following tuition fees at their final 2017 meeting. Per Term (Years 7-11) Per Term (Year 12)* Per Annum 1st child $ 2595.00 $ 3460.00 $ 10380.00 2nd child $ 2335.50 $ 3114.00 $ 9342.00 Subsequent Child(ren) $ 2076.00 $ 2768.00 $ 8304.00 *Year 12 students are billed in three (3) instalments across Terms 1 to 3. Tuition Fees at Loreto College Coorparoo are largely all-inclusive and there are no additional subject charges or co-curricular levies. Capital Levy The Capital Levy of $540 per annum, per family, is allocated towards the College facilities and maintenance programs, as well as the undertaking of future capital projects. Camps/Retreats Camps and Retreats which involve a cost for accommodation and/or food will be charged separately. These will include, but are not limited to, Year 12 Retreat, Year 11 Retreat and Leadership Days and Year Level Camps. Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be payable on food supplied during these activities and will be shown separately. Excursions/Trips All day curriculum related excursions are covered by the tuition fee. Any optional trips/tours offered by the College will be subject to a different payment method. Laptop Program Loreto College Coorparoo operates a Laptop Program for all year levels and the cost of these programs will appear as a separate charge. The cost of the program is $165 per term for Years 7 - 12. Other charges Other charges may include, but are not limited to: Cost of activities which do not form part of the school curriculum e.g. Year 12 Formal and Year 11 Semi- Formal. Such charges attract GST Any items purchased by students where ownership is transferred from the school to the student e.g. Senior Jerseys and calculators. Again, these items attract GST. Other charges are payable via the College's online payment system. Building Fund The Loreto College Coorparoo School Building Fund was established and has been maintained exclusively for providing funds for the acquisition, construction and/or maintenance of buildings used for school purposes. Gifts to the Building Fund are fully tax deductable. During 2018, a suggested gift of $75 per family to the Building Fund will appear on each term’s account. Parents & Friends' Association The Loreto College Parents and Friends' Association (P&F) raises funds by means of a levy which appears on school fee accounts each term. The P&F fundraising levy for 2018 will be $21 per term ($84 per year) per family. Justice Sincerity Felicity Verity Freedom Enrolment Information Page 4 PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS Accounts for school fees for Years 7 to 11 will be issued on a per term basis in January, April, June and September. Fees for Year 12 will be billed in three installments; January, April and June. Payment will be due and payable on the first day of each term. The College offers a number of methods by which school fee accounts can be made: 1. BPay - The Biller Code and the Customer Reference Number will appear on the fee account statement. 2. Direct Debit - Direct Debit enables parents to spread their full year account over regular (fortnightly, monthly or quarterly) payments. A Direct Debit form is available from the College Finance Office or from the website www.loreto.qld.edu.au . It is a requirement of the College that the fees will be paid within the 2018 school year. 3. Internet Banking - Payment can be made by transferring funds directly into the College bank account, the details of which are on the reverse side of your school fee account statement. It is essential to include your Family Number in the payment reference to ensure it is credited to your account. 4. Credit Card - Credit Card payments can be made by completing the details on the remittance advice and returning it to the College Office. 5. Cheque - Cheques should be made payable to Loreto College Coorparoo and returned to the College Office along with the remittance advice. The College encourages parents to use the on‐line payments system. For further information regarding the school fee structure please contact the College Finance Office on 3394 9999 or email [email protected]. Yours sincerely Noel Williams Business Manager Justice Sincerity Felicity Verity Freedom Page 5 Enrolment Information INTRODUCTION In a pluralistic but substantially secular culture, Loreto schools need to generate an environment where the Gospel is appreciated, lived and imparted. They need to build a strong sense of Christian Community, offering a genuine experience of what Church is and can be within the context of the wider Church. Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement In the spirit of Mary Ward, Loreto schools aim to promote in their students intellectual development supported by Christian commitment and a relationship with Christ. Particular emphasis is given to nurturing the virtues of gentleness, receptivity, compassion and reflection, as well as those qualities held dear by Mary Ward: freedom of spirit, sincerity in communication, personal integrity, a discriminating attitude to truth and a cheerful disposition. It is envisaged that in becoming well-informed, self-directed, spiritually mature women, the students in their turn will be capable and willing to contribute to the building of a society characterised by Gospel imperatives. RATIONALE This policy outlines principles and procedures to be followed as the College makes decisions regarding the enrolment of students. GUIDING DOCUMENTS INCLUDE Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement 2010; Loreto Schools Advisory Committee (LSAC) Policy on Enrolment; Enrolment of Students with special needs at Loreto College Coorparoo 2006; Vision Statement for Loreto College Coorparoo 2008. PRINCIPLES In order to fulfil the aims stated above, a process of discernment regarding the offer of places will be undertaken by the Principal. The final decision of an offer of enrolment rests with the Principal. Loreto College Coorparoo gives preference to students from Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. Each application will be considered on its merits having regard for each of the following factors: degree of involvement in their Catholic or Eastern Orthodox community, parish or school; the student’s sacrament status; sister of current or past student of Loreto College Coorparoo; sibling of Villanova/St Laurence’s student; daughter of past student; interstate Loreto applicant; the College’s ability to cater for the specific talents and needs of each person; the student’s past behaviour and attitude; NAPLAN results reflecting gifted and talented abilities. The resources able to be provided within the College to meet the educational and emotional needs of the student are taken into consideration in decision making with respect to enrolment. Justice Sincerity Felicity Verity Freedom Enrolment Information Page 6 While we welcome applications from families of all faiths or denominations we need to give priority as nominated in the above factors. Non-disclosure of known special needs may result in cancellation of the enrolment process.