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James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 1
James Nash State High School
Myall Street, Gympie. 4570 PO Box 492, Gympie. 4570 P 54806305 F 54806300 W http://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au
International Student Handbook
Welcome to Gympie and James Nash State High School! We hope that you enjoy your experience of living and learning in Queensland. You may find it initially overwhelming, tiring, confusing and different but there will be excitement too. There are many people (including school staff, students, your “buddy” and your homestay family) who are willing to help make your transition a smooth one. This handbook is your guide to the expectations and procedures of the Queensland education system and James Nash State High School, as well as the expectations of living in an Australian family home. Your orientation will be an on-going process once you arrive, with the initial focus being on school routine and expectations. Feel free to ask questions at any time. We look forward to working with you.
Ben Bleechmore (International School Coordinator) Debbie Fredman (Homestay Coordinator)
James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 2
Contacts You will be given a Safety Card upon your arrival at the airport, with 24 hour contact numbers.
What is Expected of You
Please access this link from the EQI Website, to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an international Student: https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures Please access this link from the EQI Website, to remind you of your Student Terms and Conditions https://eqi.com.au/PDFs/eqi-standard-terms-and-conditions.pdf#search=terms%20and%20conditions%20for%20students Please access this link from the James Hash State High School Website to provide you with information relating to our Responsible Student Behaviour expectations: https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Planning%20documents/RBP4S%202017%20v2%202017%20-%202020.pdf
School Staff
Position Name Contact details
International Student Coordinator
Mr Ben Bleechmore
L Block staffroom Phone: 5480 6353 Email: [email protected]
Homestay Coordinator Mrs Debbie Fredman B Block, Room B4B Phone: 5480 6351 [email protected]
Principal Mr Darrin Edwards
A Block (administration) Phone: 5480 6333 Email: [email protected]
Deputy Principal (Senior school)
Ms Bessie Nilon A Block (administration) Phone: 5480 6333 Email: [email protected]
Guidance Officer Mrs Robynne Hutchins A Block (administration)
Registrar (in charge of administration)
Mrs Debra Paige A Block (administration)
School Nurse Mrs Karen Browning E Block
School Chaplains Ms Kylie Read & Mrs Di Brading E Block
Year 11 Head of Year Mr Rod Jenkins
L Block Staffroom 5480 6353
James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 3
School Procedures What to do if …… ABSENT FROM SCHOOL Students must attend school every day unless absent for medical or other acceptable reasons. If you are absent from school, your Homestay Parent should phone 5480 6361 to advise the details of absence. A note of explanation from your Homestay Parent is required and given to your Care Teacher on the day of return to school. A text message will be sent through the ID Attend system to Homestay Parents of students who are marked absent from school at Care Group. APPOINTMENTS Homestay Parents are always welcome to discuss student concerns or other school matters with Staff members. This can be done by phoning the main office where your call will be redirected to the appropriate staff member. All visitors to the school are required to report to the main administration school office, obtain a visitor pass/name tag and record their whereabouts in the school in case of an emergency. ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL BEFORE 8.00AM Students should not arrive at school before 8.00am. On the rare occasions when this is unavoidable, students should remain in the immediate area of the Administration Building. BREAKAGES OCCUR All breakages and acts of vandalism are to be reported to the office. Students’ parents will be asked to pay for repairs due to carelessness and vandalism. CAR PARKS Car parks are out of bounds at all times to students. Homestay Parents delivering or picking up students from school should use the Alenola Street entrance. The main car park is for the use of visitors to the school. CHANGING PERSONAL DETAILS All students are required to have their personal enrolment details up to date. To change any information, international students should discuss this with their Homestay Coordinator. FEELING SICK If a student is ill, Homestay Parents will be notified by telephone and will be requested to come to the school to take their student home. The school does not distribute or administer any pain relievers, e.g. aspirin or paracetamol. LATE TO SCHOOL Students should aim to arrive at school by 8:45am. Students not at Care class by 9.00am should report to the Student Services Office where their name will be recorded by the ID Attend system. Students will be issued with a late slip to be given to the class teacher. LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS A note of explanation from your Homestay Parent is required detailing the exact times. This note is to be handed into the Student Services Office and a pass collected at the time of departure. LOST PROPERTY After a thorough search of all appropriate areas, report the lost item to the office and check regularly with the cleaners. LUNCH PASS A permanent lunch pass can be issued on the understanding that your Homestay Parent will be at home during the lunch recess. On receipt of a written request from a Homestay Parent, this is available to students who live near the school. No other student may accompany the pass holder. MEDICATIONS Should medication prescribed by the student’s medical practitioner be required to be administered while the student is at school or involved in school-approved activities, a Natural Parent or Homestay Parent must fill in and sign the Medication Authority Form (located in enrolment package or by contacting the school office). An authorised member of staff will administer the medication as per the written instructions provided on the medication container by the pharmacist or medical practitioner. Medication without a pharmacist or doctor’s label will not be accepted by staff. The instructions on the medication container need to indicate specific times at which medication is to be administered, as well as the quantity of medication to be administered and the use-by date.
James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 4
At all times, medication must be handed in at the office. At no time are students to keep medicines with them. One exception is that of inhaler therapy for asthma. Please complete the Asthma Form (located in enrolment package or by contacting the school office). MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS Only in an emergency situation should messages be left at the school office for students. Requests to speak to students over the telephone must be approved by a member of administration. MOBILE PHONES Mobile phones must be switched off and out of sight for the duration of the school day. Please read the full procedure for mobile phone usage on the School Website: https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policy%20documents/MOBILE%20DEVICE%20GUIDELINES.pdf and https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policy%20documents/Appropriate%20use%20of%20Social%20Media%20Policy.pdf. MONEY COLLECTION Money is collected by the Student Services staff before school, at morning tea, or during lunch and after school only. Please ensure students keep all receipts. EFTPOS or credit card payment is available. NEWSLETTER Regular school-home communication will occur each fortnight via the newsletter. It is the responsibility of the student to share the newsletter with Homestay Parents so all are informed of school activities. The newsletter is available from our website (https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx) or can be emailed to home. Please complete and submit the Email My Newsletter Form (located in enrolment package or contact the school office). SMOKING Government regulations forbid smoking within school grounds. Cigarettes, tobacco, matches and lighters must not be brought to school. Students are not permitted to smoke while travelling to and from school or while engaged on any school organised and/or teacher supervised activities outside of the school, including sport, excursions and functions. TUCKSHOP The school tuckshop is available for student use at mid-morning and lunch time recesses. The tuckshop is managed by the Ladies Auxiliary which is a sub-committee of our P&C and provides nutritious food prepared in line with Education Queensland and the Arts “Healthy Choices Strategy” for food and drink. You can now place orders online using the James Nash Website, or put in orders before school starts at 8.45am. UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE All students are expected to participate in all school activities. If for some reason you are unable to participate in a school activity, a note from your Homestay Parent should be brought to the appropriate teacher for temporary non-participation. For permanent exemption a medical certificate or letter from a doctor is required.
School Study Periods Procedure (Year 11 and Year 12)
https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policy%20documents/Study%20Period%20Procedure%20Year%2011%20and%2012.pdf
School I.C.T. Procedure https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Ourschool/Rulesandpolicies/Pages/Rulesandpolicies.aspx https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policy%20documents/Bring%20your%20Own%20Device%20Senior%20School%20Computer%20Program.pdf
BYOD information for Parents https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Pages/BYOd-Information-for-parents.aspx
James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 5
School Assessment Procedure https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policy%20documents/Assessment%20Procedure%20Summary.pdf
School Money Matters
Text Books (school books)
Students’ textbooks will be provided by the school. The cost for hiring these books is included in the tuition fees that have been paid to Education Queensland International.
Other costs
As an overseas student you do not have to pay for compulsory curriculum excursions. The cost of these compulsory excursions is included in your school fees that you pay to Education Queensland International. Geography excursions are mandated by the Queensland Studies Authority. However, most school excursions are voluntary. Other optional trips or activities, such as participation in school camps, competitions, music hire or school formals, must be paid for by the student. If unsure, students should speak with the International Student Coordinator.
School Dress Code Guidelines School Uniform links can be found at: https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policy%20documents/School%20Dress%20Code%20Procedure.pdf Please refer to School Dress Code Guidelines, Uniform Price List and Footwear Guidelines to ensure you are appropriately dressed for attendance at James Nash State High School.
School – Further Information
Further information on these and other school policies and procedures can be found at https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Ourschool/Rulesandpolicies/Pages/Rulesandpolicies.aspx
Student Feedback
We value your feedback which assists us to make improvements our program. You will be asked to complete feedback evaluation forms for homestay and school at intervals throughout your stay in Gympie and at James Nash State High School, including an Exit Evaluation at the conclusion of your stay.
James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 6
Travel Refer to EQI Website for Travel Policy. https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/travel-procedure The types of activities which are considered high risk include, but are not limited to: Table 1 High Risk Activities – Not Approved
Abseiling Bungee jumping Caving Canyoning Hang gliding Jet skiing Motorcycling Parachuting or parasailing
Racing (other than on foot) Rock and/or mountain climbing Shark-cage diving Sky diving White water rafting Ocean yachting Any activity that is not covered by the Overseas Students Health Cover.
Table 2 High Risk Activities – May be approved after risk is assessed
Archery Diving (aquatic) Fencing Flying Model Aircraft Gymnastics Hammer Throwing Hockey
Horse riding Bush walking - difficult trackless areas Scuba diving Canoeing and Kayaking Sailing Power boating
James Nash State High School procedures for seeking approval to drive with a “P” Plate driver.
1. “P” Plate student driver currently enrolled at James Nash State High School must have a written letter from his/her parent/carer stating that they have their parent/carer’s approval to carry each named international student as a passenger. This must be kept in the car they are driving and available for scrutiny at all times.
2. International student must provide a photographic copy of the “P” Plate student driver’s licence and car registration plate to their Homestay Co-ordinator.
3. International student must arrange for an email from their natural parent to be sent to their Homestay Co-ordinator clearly stating that they are aware of the dangers of driving with inexperienced drivers and give their permission for their child to drive with “P” Plate drivers.
4. International student must complete a Travel & Activities Form (available from https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/travel-procedure) stating the “P” Plate driver’s name, address and contact phone. This must be approved by the International Student Co-ordinator.
5. International student must advise their Homestay Family on each occasion they travel with a “P” Plate driver.
6. International student must be familiar with the current rules for carrying passengers as they apply to “P” Plate drivers. This can be found at http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence/Getting-a-car-driver-licence/P1-and-P2-restrictions.aspx
7. Homestay Co-ordinator will advise Homestay Family of all approved “P” plate drivers for their resident International Student.
8. Homestay Co-ordinator will seek approval for any “P” Plate drivers who are members of the international student’s Homestay Family.
James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 7
James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 8
Homestay
You will be provided with a Homestay Orientation Booklet on arrival.
However, here are some things to be aware of:
The way Australian families live may be different to the way you live in your home country. The most important thing to remember if you are unsure of what is expected is ... ask your host family. Your homestay family will provide you with details about expectations and rules. In Australia, we work together as a family to make sure that all the household jobs are completed. This gives everyone more time to enjoy the lifestyle we are so happy to enjoy. This means that you will also need to help with chores so that everyone has more time for leisure and that everyone in the house is respected. Gympie is a semi-regional area where many families live on large blocks of land in a rural setting. Some of the household chores you may be expected to do include: In your room Make your bed Keep your room neat and tidy Change and wash your bed sheets In the bathroom Use water carefully – water is scarce in Australia and restrictions may apply Use makeup and electrical hair dryers and straighteners safely and according to homestay rules Leave the shower or bath clean Hang up your towel and change it Leave the toilet clean and follow house rules about toilet usage In the kitchen Wash, dry and put away dishes Load and empty the dishwasher Help with shopping and preparing meals Make your own snacks and clean up afterwards Help vacuum and mop Wipe the bench top Use kitchen appliances safely and put them away, e.g. toaster Use foods from the fridge and put them back correctly Take out the garbage In the laundry Learn how to use the washing machine, according to homestay rules Store dirty or wet clothes correctly in the laundry basket Hang up the washing Help take the clothes off the line and put them neatly in your room Iron clothes, according to homestay rules Outside Help with the gardening Help with the pool (if available) Put the rubbish bins out and bring them back in
James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 9
Animals Help feed the pets and animals Security Look after keys, lock up house and shed Use internet safely Use of electricity and water Take note of the family’s conservation practices Recycle rubbish Family rules Internet and computer rules Having guests and going on sleepovers Meal times Sun Safety Wear hats, sunglasses, appropriate clothing and sunscreen Drink water (check with your Homestay – some may have special drinking water taps) Travel Be punctual when you are being driven anywhere by your Homestay Use taxis and public transport where possible Phone number for Gympie Golden City Cabs – 131 008 Managing Time, Money and Schoolwork Always have phone credit Manage your budget Manage your school assignments and study Plan your down time and study time – don’t leave it until the last moment to prepare for exams
Homestay Internet Usage Education Queensland International has very clear guidelines for internet use in the Homestay. Internet use in Australia can be very expensive. It is NOT included in your Homestay Fees which you have already paid to your Agent. It is your responsibility to pay for your own internet. In some cases, Homestays may give permission for you to access their WiFi. You should discuss this with your Homestay family. There are strict guidelines for students to adhere to when using internet within their homestay for the security and safety of both student and homestay. The homestay family and the student will agree on appropriate internet sites and downloads. The homestay family and the student will decide on an appropriate time for internet use. Restrictions will be made if students abuse internet usage.
James Nash State High School
International Student Orientation Program
Trading Name: Education Queensland International Updated May 2017
CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A 10
Complaints and appeals
If you have a problem
You can talk to … 1. Teachers, Head of Year, Heads of Department 2. International Student Coordinator Mr Bleechmore 3. Homestay Coordinator Mrs Fredman If the above staff cannot help you with your problem
You can talk to … School Principal
The Principal can be contacted for complaints on this website: https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Ourschool/Contactus/Pages/Contactus.aspx The James Nash State High School Complaints Policy can be found on this website: https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Policy%20documents/Putting%20Things%20Right%20-%20Complaints%20Management.pdf If the Principal cannot help you with your problem
You can talk to … Education Queensland International (EQI) Phone: 07 3034 4583 Email: [email protected] Education Queensland International (EQI) procedures and policies can be found on this website: https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/complaints-appeals
Australian Government Visa Conditions https://eqi.com.au/for-students/before-arriving/visa-info While students are attending James Nash State High School, international students are required to meet satisfactory attendance and academic outcomes. Refer to the website below for student requirements: https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures Attendance and academic progress is regularly monitored by James Nash State High School.
