THE KILMORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL · Australian boys, a Japanese boy and a Japanese girl. By July 1990, the numbers had risen to 12 and by the end of the year there were 22 students

THE KILMORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2017

Reviewed: July 2017

The Kilmore International School – Student Handbook 2017 Page 2

Table of Contents

TKIS MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 3

IBO MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 3

AIMS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANISATION OF THE SCHOOL.................................................................................................... 3

SCHOOL ORGANISATION ................................................................................................................................................ 4

HOME ROOM/ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES SCHOOL TIMES ............................................................................................ 7

HOME ROOM TEACHERS 2017 ....................................................................................................................................... 7

GENERAL STUDENT PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................. 8

Kilmore Leisure Centre Membership ........................................................................................................................ 16

Kilmore Golf Club Membership ................................................................................................................................ 16

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELFARE ................................................................................................................................. 17

TKIS UNIFORM CODE.................................................................................................................................................... 19

TKIS DISCIPLINE POLICY ................................................................................................................................................ 19

THE DEMERIT SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................................. 20

STUDENT MANAGEMENT FORM .................................................................................................................................. 21

TKIS STUDENT MANAGEMENT FORM ........................................................................................................................... 22

MISDEMEANORS AND CONSEQUENCES ....................................................................................................................... 23

TKIS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY ......................................................................................................................................... 24

TKIS CODE OF CONDUCT/CODE OF BEHAVIOUR ........................................................................................................... 26

LIBRARY INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS ....................................................................................................................... 27

LIBRARY RULES ............................................................................................................................................................ 28

PREPARING FOR EXAMS ............................................................................................................................................... 29

BIBLIOGRAPHIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 30

INTERNET WEBPAGES .................................................................................................................................................. 31

TKIS SCHOOL MAP ....................................................................................................................................................... 32


TKIS MISSION STATEMENT

An International School exists to serve the needs of its students within the wider international community. The aim of this School is to provide for boarding and day pupils, a general education of excellence in all areas. The School aims to develop, in a disciplined and caring environment, the spiritual, intellectual, cultural, physical and social capacities of all its students, and to encourage and nurture their individual talents and abilities. It further aims to develop a responsibility to the community by demanding high personal standards and encouraging constructive citizenship and consideration for others.

IBO MISSION STATEMENT

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

AIMS

The Kilmore International School aims to:

Develop the ideal of service: - Service to others is part of life and develops the School community’s conscience, thus breaking down self-interest.

Develop a responsible moral code: - The School must provide students with every opportunity to develop a sense of moral responsibility.

Develop the intellectual skills of:

- Critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, inference and deduction. - Communication and expression. - Research.

- Application (arts, crafts, sports).

Develop social skills: - The School is a family; as such we are all encouraged to develop an accepting and understanding atmosphere

which develops interpersonal social skills.

DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANISATION OF THE SCHOOL

Classes commenced at The Kilmore International School in April 1990. At that time, there were four students: two Australian boys, a Japanese boy and a Japanese girl. By July 1990, the numbers had risen to 12 and by the end of the year there were 22 students enrolled at the School. There are now around 422 students with representatives from many nationalities.

The School presently offers an academic program which focuses on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the final two years. Years 3 to 10 caters for both native and non-native English speakers with boarding available from Year 7. The staff to student ratio (presently 1:8), coupled with the provision of English as a Second Language (ESL) within the curriculum, makes these years very beneficial for non-native English speakers. It is during Years 3 to 10 that students from overseas become accustomed to the School and to Australia and improve their English skills. The School is a privately owned, not-for-profit, non-denominational, co-educational day and boarding school. Under the law of the State of Victoria, the School is classified as a ‘Private School’.


SCHOOL ORGANISATION Board of Directors: The Board of Directors ultimately controls the School and has established the School Advisory Committee.

School Advisory Committee: The School Advisory Committee represents the Board of Directors advising on policy and decision making. Senior Education Leadership Team (SELT)

Principal ...................................................................................... Andrew TAYLOR Associate Principal ..................................................................... Goma TANKO IB Coordinator ............................................................................ Judy RUTTER Acting IB Coordinator ................................................................ Deanna KRILIS Year 12 Coordinator .................................................................. Andrew PHAROAH Marketing Representative......................................................... Imelda LAPTHORNE Plus Staff Representative ......................................................... T.B.A.

Academic Leadership Team (ALT)

Principal...................................................................................... Andrew TAYLOR Associate Principal..................................................................... Goma TANKO IB Coordinator ........................................................................... Judy RUTTER Acting IB Coordinator ................................................................ Deanna KRILIS Careers Coordinator .................................................................. Elizabeth McCORMICK Head of Learning: Language A .................................................. Deanna KRILIS Head of Learning: Language B .................................................. Mei YUE Head of Learning: Individuals & Societies ............................... Ian BENNETT Head of Learning: Science ......................................................... Cheryl MOULDER Head of Learning: Mathematics ............................................... Paul SZCZUR Head of Learning: Arts .............................................................. William HOWARD

Head of Department: English as an Additional Language ....... Richard SMITH Head of Department: Physical Education and Health ............. David WITTMER Head of Department: Humanities ............................................ Megan SANTAROSSA Subject Coordinator: Theory of Knowledge ............................. Shelley FRAWLEY

Pastoral Leadership Team (PLT)

Principal ..................................................................................... Andrew TAYLOR Boarding Manager ..................................................................... Gayle MORGAN Primary School Coordinator ..................................................... Julie DANIELLS Year 7 & 8 Coordinator ............................................................. Lynda ALLEN Year 9 & 10 Coordinator ........................................................... Jo TREANOR Year 11 Coordinator .................................................................. Ross WRIGHT Year 12 Coordinator .................................................................. Andrew PHAROAH School Counsellors .................................................................... Trudi LAVOIPIERRE/ Philippa KIRWAN

Year Level Coordinators (YLC) Primary School Coordinator ..................................................... Julie DANIELLS Year 7 & 8 Coordinator .............................................................. Lynda ALLEN Year 9 & 10 Coordinator ............................................................ Jo TREANOR Year 11 Coordinator................................................................... Ross WRIGHT Year 12 Coordinator .................................................................. Andrew PHAROAH


Language A Team Head of Learning ...............................................................Deanna KRILIS Chinese .............................................................................Xiaorong (Christine) XU Chinese .............................................................................Hao LIN English ..............................................................................Angela GOWER English ..............................................................................Pam TRIPP English ..............................................................................Sarah MILLS Japanese ...........................................................................Shingo TAMURA Korean ..............................................................................Daniel KOO Thai ..............................................................................Kwannate CROMIE

Language B Team

Head of Learning...............................................................Mei YUE Chinese .............................................................................Kelvin DAI English ..............................................................................Pam TRIPP German .............................................................................Andrea NUNN German ............................................................................Trudi LAVOIPIERRE Hindi .................................................................................Bhupinder KAHLON Indonesian/English B ........................................................Ranjit KAUR Japanese ...........................................................................Shingo TAMURA

Indonesian ........................................................................Paulo WINARDI English ..............................................................................Sarah MILLS English ..............................................................................Deanna KRILIS

English...............................................................................Philippa KIRWAN

Individuals & Societies Team

Head of Learning...............................................................Ian BENNETT Head of Department: Humanities .....................................Megan SANTAROSSA Commerce/SOSE/History ..................................................Jim EDMONDS Geography/SOSE/Business Management .........................Peter OSBORNE Commerce/Economics......................................................Jessie CHEUNG History/Geography ...........................................................Megan SANTAROSSA Geography/SOSE ...............................................................Joanne TREANOR Commerce/Economics/Business Management ................Ian BENNETT Geography/History ........................................................... Peter MORFEA

Science Team Head of Learning ...............................................................Cheryl MOULDER Lab Technician ..................................................................Kay MOLDEN Science/Chemistry ............................................................Lynn CHRISTIE Science ..............................................................................Georgina GARNER Science/Physics .................................................................Baldev KAHLON Science/ESS .......................................................................Cheryl MOULDER Science/Chemistry ............................................................Andrew PHAROAH Biology ..............................................................................Judy RUTTER Biology/Science .................................................................Kenny ONG Science/Biology .................................................................Daniel SCHEMBRI Physics ..............................................................................Paul SZCZUR Science/Physics .................................................................Ross WRIGHT

Mathematics Team Head of Learning ..............................................................Paul SZCZUR Mathematics ....................................................................Rupert LINEAGE Mathematics ....................................................................Karen BURNS Mathematics ....................................................................Tom KERR Mathematics ....................................................................Goma TANKO Mathematics ....................................................................Daniel KOO Mathematics ....................................................................Jessie CHEUNG Mathematics ....................................................................Baldev KAHLON


Arts Team Head of Learning ..............................................................William HOWARD Art/Drama ........................................................................Lynda ALLEN Art/Drama ........................................................................Adele BOOTH

Art/Drama ........................................................................Robert WALLACE Music ................................................................................Catherine STRINGER

Theory of Knowledge Team

Coordinator .....................................................................Shelley FRAWLEY TOK ..................................................................................Pisen HONG TOK ..................................................................................Xiaorong (Christine) XU TOK ..................................................................................Richard SMITH TOK .................................................................................Judy RUTTER

Physical Education and Health Team Head of Learning .............................................................David WITTMER PE/Health ........................................................................Claire LE LIEVRE PE/Health ........................................................................Georgina GARNER

PE/Health .......................................................................Sarah DALTON

PE ...................................................................................Jo TREANOR

English as a Second Language Team

Head of Department ......................................................Richard SMITH

ESL ................................................................................Ranjit KAUR

ESL ................................................................................Daniel KOO

ESL ................................................................................Andrea NUNN

ESL (2017 only)...............................................................John WEBER

Primary School (Years 3 to 6)

Coordinator ....................................................................Julie DANIELLS

Assistant Coordinator.....................................................Sandi McNAMARA

Year 3 Teacher ..............................................................Sandi McNAMARA

Year 4 Teacher ...............................................................Jennifer LING

Year 5 Teacher ...............................................................Julie DANIELLS

Year 6 Teacher ...............................................................Georgina GARNER


HOME ROOM/ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES SCHOOL TIMES

Home room 8:30am - 8:45am

Period 1 8:45am - 9:40am Period 2 9:40am - 10:35am

Recess 10:35am - 10:55am

Period 3 10:55am - 11:50am Period 4 11:50am - 12:45pm

Period 5 (Lunch) 12:45pm - 1:40pm

Period 6 1:40pm - 2:35pm Period 7 2:35pm - 3:30pm

HOME ROOM TEACHERS Term 3 2017

Class Room Teacher Initials

3 Primary School Sandi McNAMARA SMC

4 Primary School Jennifer LING JAL

5 Primary School Julie DANIELLS JXD

6 Primary School Georgina GARNER GGG

7A 61 Angela GOWER AGG

7B 62 Lynne CHRISTIE LMC

8A 63 Sarah DALTON SDA

8B 83 Kenny ONG KXO

9A 72 Richard SMITH RSM

9B 73 Mei YUE MYY

9C 71 Daniel SCHEMBRI DCS

10A 54 Peter OSBORNE PJO

10B 52 Megan SANTAROSSA MGS

10C 51 Baldev KAHLON BSK

10D 14 William HOWARD WDH

11A 33 Jim EDMONDS JME

11B 32 Ranjit KAUR RJK

11C 12 Shingo TAMURA STA

11D 17 Christine XU XCX

12A 41 Paulo WINARDI VPW

12B 42 Paul SZCZUR PSZ

12C 44 Ian BENNETT IAB

12D 45 Tom KERR TMK


GENERAL STUDENT PROCEDURES Absence: The school must be notified of any student absences by contacting Reception on 5782 2211 or email: [email protected]. If the absence is known beforehand, students are expected to either bring a note signed by a parent/guardian or to complete the ‘Absence Note’ signed by a parent/guardian in the back of the Student Diary and bring to Reception. Academic Awards: The Principal’s Awards for Academic Excellence are presented in early Term 1 and Term 3. These are awarded to students, at all year levels, who maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6 or such other grade as determined by the Principal in the previous semester.

Various faculties participate in state and national subject competitions and assessments. These awards are presented to successful students throughout the school year.

Year 12 students are presented with a number of awards at the annual graduation ceremony. These include:

Subject Awards

Mitchell Shire Award

McEwen Award

Euroa Electorate Award

ADF Long Tan Award

International Student of the Year Award

Pisen HONG International Award

Principal’s Art Prize

Performing Arts Award

Year 12 Sport Award

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Sam De Gabrielle Service Award (CAS)

Principal’s Award for Leadership

Principal’s Award for General Excellence

Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence (DUX) Access to Reports: Reports are accessible via SEQTA with each parent/guardian having their own login and password. An email will be sent advising when reports are available to view.

Accidents: Accidents which occur during the day must be reported to the Principal via the Accident Register (Front Office) and those which occur outside the normal school day will a l s o be reported to the Principal and if the student is a boarding student, to the Boarding Manager as well. All accidents/incidents must be recorded in the accident/incident book/form which is available in the Business Manager’s office.

After School Hours - Day Students: Remaining within or returning to the School after hours (Monday to Friday)

All day students should have left the School grounds and buildings by 4:00pm unless they are involved in the extra-curricular program and under the direct supervision of a staff member or attending the tutorial program.

Any student staying for tutorials or to use the library must have that recorded each morning during homeroom

on the list “Students Remaining after School”, this list is sent to Reception with the rolls and students must notify the office of any alterations during the day.

Students must have their Diaries signed each time they attend tutorials or library.

Study and tutorial sessions normally finish at 6:00pm.

Evening tutorials are offered between 7:00pm and 7:45pm.

Alcohol: Is banned.


Assessment Guidelines: This takes a variety of forms and is conducted throughout the year. All students at The Kilmore International School are graded using the IB 1 to 7 scale. This is expressed in the following way on the reports:

Grade: 7 Excellent

6 Very Good

5 Good

4 Average

3 Mediocre

2 Poor

1 Very Poor

Students will have a Grade Point Average (GPA) each Semester. The GPA is calculated by adding relevant grades received for each subject and dividing by the number of subjects attempted. A GPA of less than 4 is deemed unsatisfactory.

Bicycles: Students and staff must wear helmets when riding their bicycles (according to Australian Law) and store them in the bicycle area outside the Blue Room.

Boarding: There is a Boarding Handbook that supplements the Student Handbook and is provided to all boarders and all boarding staff. A copy of the Boarding Handbook is available on student share and on the school website.

Buses: The TKIS bus service to Gisborne, Woodend via Lancefield leaves TKIS a t 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 3:30pm on Fridays. The School Newsletter updates days/times of operation. The Assumption bus service is administered by Assumption College, Kilmore (Phone: 5782 1422). Students travelling by the Assumption bus are required to leave class at 3:20pm to catch their bus on time. Students are expected to behave in a manner that reflects the high standards of the School.

Calendar: The School’s annual calendar is published each year. Holidays are set out in the calendar. It is available on the school website www.kilmore.vic.edu.au under the ‘Our School’ tab.

Camps: Camps provide the students with the opportunity for personal development away from the structure of the classroom through a balanced program of recreational, adventure, environmental and cultural activities. They are compulsory for all students and no refund will be made for non-attendance.

Cars: The school is aware that a number of senior school students intend to drive to school either occasionally or on a regular basis. It is important that all members of the school community are aware of the school policy on this matter. Specifically:

• The school does not have space available for student parking. Consequently no student is permitted to park their car within the school grounds.

• Students are not permitted to go to their car during the school day.

• It is expected that students will drive to and from school in a safe and responsible manner and adhere to road rules.

• Under no circumstances can students, once at school, transport other students in their cars when travelling to and from any school program or function.

If these requirements are disregarded, parents will be notified and appropriate student sanctions will apply.

If the school becomes aware that a student driver has broken road rules or driven in an unsafe or irresponsible manner, police will be notified.

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Cheating and Plagiarism: Students and staff are expected to acknowledge fully and in detail the work, thoughts or ideas of another person if incorporated in work submitted for assessment. Failure to do so is defined as plagiarism. This constitutes malpractice for IB students and can, when proven, result in failure to gain the IB Diploma. TKIS uses

Turnitin to check student work. Staff are required to authenticate student work through the Turnitin program and by sighting drafts. Students are expected to ensure that their own work is never given to another student, either in the form of hard copy or by electronic means, knowing that it might be submitted as the work of the other student. Collusion is defined by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) as a student knowingly allowing his or her own work to be submitted by another student for assessment. Students are expected to refrain from looking at another student’s work, or notes and texts, during tests and examinations. The IBO further defines malpractice as the attempt by any candidate to gain an unfair advantage in any assessment component. The same piece of work, or two versions of the same work, cannot be submitted to meet the requirements of different IB assessment components.

Students in Years 3 to 12 will receive no marks for an assessment task if the teacher knows that the work is not that of the student, or may be required to do the work again under supervision, if the teacher suspects that the work is not the student’s own. Offences will be reported to the YLC or IB Coordinator, according to the TKIS Code of Behaviour. IB students found guilty of malpractice, collusion or plagiarism receive no marks for affected subjects and are not normally permitted to take Diploma Program examinations in any future session. Source: IB Handbook 2017

Correspondence: All written correspondence from the school will be via email including School Newsletters, availability of Reports and other general notices.

Chewing Gum: The Kilmore International School has a strict ‘no chewing gum’ policy and students found using it will be disciplined accordingly.

Courtesy: Is expected at all times.


Curriculum Overview: Years 3 to 10: In Years 3 to 10 all students follow a broad, compulsory program of study which is designed to fully prepare them to undertake the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12. Students study Language A (First language) and Language B (Second language) and will receive ESL assistance should it be required. This may be in the form of an alternative to classes, after school tutorials, or both. The following periods are allocated to each subject:

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10*

LITERACY 10 10 7 7

NUMERACY 6 6 5 5

Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) 3 3 4 4

Individual Project (IDP) 2 2

ENGLISH A (Lang A) 4 4 4 4

ENGLISH B (International Students Only ) 4 4 4 4

CHINESE (Lang B) 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4

INDONESIAN (Lang B) 4 4 4 4

GERMAN (Lang B) 4

International Students Only (Lang A) Thai, Korean, Japanese,

4 4 4 4

MATHS 4 4 4 4

SCIENCE 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4

SOSE 4 4 4

GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY ART 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 ELECTIVE (3)

DRAMA 2 (Sem)

2 (Sem)

2 (Sem)

ELECTIVE (3)

MUSIC 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 ELECTIVE (3)

CIVIC EDUCATION 1

COMMERCE 3

TOK 1

PE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2

HEALTH (Secondary) or Personal Well Being (Primary)

1 1 2 (Sem)

2 (Sem)

2 (Sem)

Electives: In Year 10 there is a semester based elective of 2 periods per week of Art, Drama and Music.

Year 7, 8 and 9 alternate between Health and Drama. Curriculum Years 11 and 12: The IB Diploma Programme is explained to students in detail throughout Year 10. All TKIS students are required to undertake the full Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12. Subject selection is done by the school’s Careers Counsellor in conjunction with the IB Coordinator and the student. Parents may become involved in this process if they wish.

Departing Students: A Student Exit Form must be completed by all students leaving the school before completion of Year 12. As outlined in the school refund policy, when a student decides to transfer from TKIS, ‘No refund of fees will be made unless one semester’s notice in advance and in writing is given’.

Detention: When required, there is a Head of Year detention. Class Teachers may set their own detentions at other times but must notify the Year Level Coordinator of this intention before the detention is held. A Student Management Form notice is to be completed. Detentions are required to be reasonable and to allow sufficient notice to the child and parent to make arrangements for collecting the child at the completion. See the Discipline section on Page 20 for further details. Disobedience: Continual disobedience and insolent attitude will lead to suspension. Students who continually disrupt the learning and teaching of others may be suspended.


Drugs/Weapons/Medication/Alcohol: Staff and students must not bring to School, or have in their possession, any weapons or drugs (see Discipline details that follow).

Drugs (medicines) which have been prescribed by a student’s doctor must be brought to the attention of the Homeroom Teacher or Boarding Supervisors, in the case of boarding students, and reported to the School Nurse who may be asked to supervise the use of them. Medication on camp must be discussed with the school nurse and leading camp teacher. Day students are required to notify their Year Level Coordinator and Nurse if they are required to take medication whilst at school or when on camp.

Students are required to complete a medical form and submit to the school nurses before attending camp and overseas trips as part of school business. Email: All students are given a student email from IT. This is the only email that should be used to contact or receive email from the school. Emergency Management Plan: Emergency Management Practices are held at regular intervals. The Principal decides when emergency drills take place. Students should be familiar with evacuation procedures and take note of emergency signage located around the school campus.

Examinations: All students in Years 7 to 12 will sit formal examinations as part of the educational process in the school. The purpose of these examinations is:

1. as a means of assessment of the curriculum. 2. to develop students’ examination techniques in preparation for the IB.

Schedule of internal examinations Years 7 to 11:

Semester 1: Last week of Term 2.

Semester 2: Second last/last week of Term 4.

Students are not permitted to finish the semester early unless extenuating circumstances arise and the Principal is consulted. Students failing to sit examinations on the scheduled dates due to illness (supported by a medical certificate) may be given permission to sit examinations at a later date at the discretion of the Principal and in consultation with the subject teacher. Final IB examinations are controlled by the IBO and commence the first week in November. Excursions: Local students must return the school excursion form signed by a parent/guardian before being allowed to participate in a school excursion. All overseas full fee paying students have filled in a standard medical and excursion permission proforma. Full school uniform must be worn on all excursions, unless otherwise stated.

Friendships: Students who are close friends or in a relationship must follow appropriate standards of behavior. Home Room: All students are expected to be in Home Room at 8:30am. Rolls must be marked inside classrooms and the students must be settled and attentive. Home Room is between 8:30am and 8:45am. Students who do not arrive in time for Home Room should go directly to reception or administration to be marked present. Please

note that three late arrivals (other than due to public transport) may result in a detention.

Homework: Homework is set during MOST periods and should be recorded in student diaries. Staff are required to submit to the Year Level Coordinators, the planned assessment pieces for each term to allow for publishing as a study calendar.

Late Arrival: All students must sign in at Reception or Administration if arriving after 8.30am.

Leaving the School: Students must not leave the School during school hours, including lunch-time, without written permission from a Parent/Guardian to be given to their Home Room teacher and forwarded to Reception or Administration. They must sign out at Reception or Administration.


Leisure Centre Pass: All TKIS students receive a membership to the Kilmore Leisure Centre. For physical education, sport and activities, all students must wear the School sports uniform, shorts, polo shirt, socks and tracksuit. A Par-Q form must be completed to be eligible for the pass (refer to Page 16).

Lockers: All students from Year 7 to 12 a re provided with lockers, some year levels need to provide their own padlock. Books for class must be collected before homeroom (for periods 1 and 2), at Recess and at Lunch breaks. Bags remain in the locker area until the end of the school day. Each student is responsible for their assigned locker and any careless or willful damage may be assigned to them.

Lunch Orders: Correct money should be used. Lunch orders are collected from Student Services at allocated lunch times.

Overnight stays/special occasions: It is possible for students to stay overnight in the boarding house should an emergency arise. If a day student needs to stay within the boarding house, their parent/guardian must contact the Principal and Boarding Manager. This service will be charged at $70.00 a night and is dependent upon the availability of a bed.

Mobile Telephones/Headsets/Earphones: Must not be used during class, tutorials or study periods. Money/Valuables: Students should not normally bring large amounts of money or valuable items to School. A lockable locker is provided to most students and is the appropriate place for most belongings. The School will not accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen. Most students are required to bring their own lock for their locker. New Student Arrivals: When a new student arrives at the school, the following procedure takes place:

1. If the student is in boarding, they are introduced to the boarding staff who provide him or her with a comprehensive introduction to the boarding house routine. This procedure is explained in the Boarding Handbook, a copy of which is provided to each boarder (and is available on the school website).

2. The Boarding office will provide the student with their uniform.

3. The Year Level Coordinator may arrange for an English and/or Mathematics assessment test for students (Usually for international students only).

4. The Year Level Coordinator (and the Careers Counsellor if the student is in Year 11) advises each student on the subject choices available and helps the student select subjects which will optimize his or her chances of educational and career success (within the subject choices being offered).

5. The student is provided with an academic timetable by the Year Level Coordinator who arranges an orientation. 6. The student is allocated to a Home Room group by the Year Level Coordinator.

7. The student is introduced to other students in the same grade level. These students then accompany the new student until he or she is familiar with school procedures.

8. The student is issued with stationery, books and a locker via the Year Level Coordinator.

Medical Forms and Student Information: Student information, as determined by the enrolment form and medical forms will be forwarded to the relevant Year Level Coordinator and School Nurses by the Administration team. Newsletter: The school newsletter provides important information about activities occurring at TKIS and is published regularly throughout the school year on the school website. Publication dates are advertised on the school Events Calendar. Articles of interest are most welcome and will be reviewed by the Principal.

Office Hours: The Administration office is open from 8:30am until 5:06pm Monday to Friday. Students wishing to talk to office staff should visit the Student Services Officer via the door located in the courtyard opposite the Science Block.


Parents Visiting the School: Being a small School, we pride ourselves on being very approachable and responsive to the needs of both our students and parents. As a result, staff members are happy to meet and talk with parents, but in order to maximize the benefit of these meetings it is advisable to make an appointment. Formal Parent/Teacher interviews are held once each semester. All visitors to the School are required to sign the register at Reception or Administration and to wear a Visitor Pass.

Personal Property: Student property should be clearly marked with each student’s name. Valuable items should not be brought to school.

Photocopier: No staff member is to photocopy for students. Each member of staff will be able to use their computer access to use photocopiers. Students wishing to photocopy will use their school login and password. Portable Radios/IPods/Earphones: Not permitted in class, unless specific instructions given eg. Visual Arts class. Staff are to strictly enforce this.

Private Music Lessons: Private music lessons can be arranged through the Head of Arts.

Promotion Policy: Promotion from one year level to the next is not automatic. It is conditional upon satisfactory academic progress and maintenance of an acceptable standard of behaviour. Staff are invited to attend a promotion meeting held at the end of each school year.

Property Damage: Students must immediately report any instances of damage to School property to a member of staff. Willful or careless damage caused by any student to School property will result in the student being held accountable for any repairs and liable to strict disciplinary measures including, being reported to police and expulsion in the instances of malicious damage such as graffiti or the like.

Recreation Facilities: The School is fortunate to have excellent sporting facilities on campus or available nearby. These include a gymnasium, heated indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, soccer fields and golf course. The Kilmore Golf Club and Kilmore Leisure Centre issue memberships to all TKIS students (refer to page 16).

Relationships: Romantic relationships may distract students from learning, which is their primary purpose of attending TKIS. Public displays of affection among students are not permitted. This includes, touching, holding hands, cuddling etc. Students who are found in breach of this will initially be given a warning, then a conduct notice and demerit points will be issued. Parents will also be contacted. Reports: Staff will complete student reports each term. Progress reports are to be completed on request by the Year Level Coordinator or the Principal. As well as these, an Interim Report will be issued to a student promoted ‘on probation’. New students are issued with a report after 6 weeks. Parent teacher interviews are held once per semester.

The School must have a current email address to be able to contact families and send out availability of reports and other notifications. Please advise [email protected] of your current email address as this will be the first point of contact. School Diary: Each student is expected to have his/her School diary at every class, tutorial and study session and to record homework and other commitments. The Student Diary will be checked daily and signed each week by Home Room teachers. Diaries should also be signed for boarders by Boarding Staff and for Day Students, by their parents.

Sexual relations between students is not permitted.

Smoking: Is banned. Students who are caught smoking in or out of the school will be suspended and given three demerits.

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Students Changing Subjects: For Y e a r 1 1 a n d 1 2 students to change subjects or levels during the school year, they need to obtain and complete the Request to Change Subjects/Subject Levels form from the Year Level Coordinator.

Student Money: Students returning funds to the school for Excursions/Fundraising etc. must place it in a sealed envelope with full details written on it. It may be handed in at Homeroom, where the teacher will take it to the Accounts Department or Student Services. Staff are not to hold any monies for student payments, events or any fundraising. All money must be given to the Accounts Department for recording, security and receipting. Supervised Study and Tutorials: Students attending an afternoon/evening supervised study or tutorial must sign the ‘Tutorial Sheet’ located in either Home Room or Student Services. Academic staff deliver supervised study for students in Years 5 to 8 from 3:15pm to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and evening tutorials for Students in Years 9 to 12 from 4:30pm to 7:45pm Monday to Thursday. Teachers provide 2 x 45 minute afternoon tutorials per week and 3 x 45 minute evening tutorials from 7:00pm to 7:45pm per year.

Students with unsatisfactory academic performance must be directed to attend tutorials. Teachers must also sign the diary of each attending student and keep an attendance roll on SEQTA.

Swearing: Is not permitted in any language. Text Books: At the commencement of each year text books and stationery are supplied by the School to the student.

Uniform Supply: The uniform is supplied through the School. Enquiries should be directed to Reception and the Boarding office.

Work Experience: Work Experience may be arranged, usually for Years 10 and 11 students, through the Careers Counsellors. It is best arranged for the mid-year break.


Kilmore Leisure Centre Membership

All TKIS students are entitled to a Lifestyle Membership whilst they are enrolled at our school.

The Lifestyle Membership includes unlimited use of the following at the Kilmore Leisure Centre (KLC):

Fully equipped gymnasium, group fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates, Aqua Aerobics (all subject to age

restrictions imposed by KLC)

Recreational swimming in the 25m Indoor Heated Pool

Fitness Assessments conducted by one of our Qualified Fitness Instructors

Fitness Programs designed to help you achieve your Health and Fitness Goals

Locker Hire

Free access to all Group Fitness Classes at Kilmore Leisure Services

To obtain membership please complete a Par-Q-Form for each TKIS student. The student will need to attend the

KLC with the form and their TKIS student ID card to be issued with a KLC membership card. Membership will need

to be renewed annually.

Kilmore Golf Club Membership

All TKIS students are entitled to Student Membership whilst they are enrolled at our school.

Student Membership includes:

Access to all facilities of the Club (7 days) including dining

Participation in Club Competitions and obtain an official Handicap

Ability to play golf at other Reciprocal Courses at no charge or reduced fees. For a list of Reciprocal

Courses please check www.kilmoregolfclub.com.au

Please call the club 48 hours prior to playing to check course availability. Students are required to show their TKIS Student ID card for playing rights at the Kilmore Golf Club. Golfing equipment is available for hire from their Pro Shop.

http://www.kilmoregolfclub.com.au/reciprocal-clubs/

http://www.kilmoregolfclub.com.au/


STUDENT HEALTH AND WELFARE

TKIS endeavour to look after the physical, emotional and overall wellbeing of all its students whilst attending school.

Our Student Health Facility encompasses the following specialties:

A First Aid Facility with Trained Nursing Staff: Our mission is to provide a safe and caring environment where students and staff can be attended when in need of First Aid Treatment. The nurse is present in the school from 8:30am to 2:00pm Monday to Friday.

Doctor: Our Local GP consults at the school Monday to Friday 8:45am to 9:15am to look after the needs of our Boarding Students. Day Students wishing to utilise this service are required to make an appointment through the School Nurse and have a signed letter from their parent or guardian consenting to the Medical Review.

School Counsellor: Our School Counsellor is available to see students by appointment or referral. All referrals and appointments are to be made through the School Nurse or Reception.

Student Illness:

The Sickbay is open to all students and staff when in need of First Aid Treatment, medical advice or when students are simply seeking reassurance.

Our Nurses are there to look after Day and Boarding Students between the hours of 8:30am to 2:00pm.

After 2:00pm all unwell students must present to reception for all First Aid treatment.

All Student Diaries must be signed by the attending Teacher prior to leaving class and must always accompany the student to the Sickbay.

All unwell students shall be referred to the School Nurse for assessment and if deemed necessary parents will be notified for student collection.

Parental notification for student collection must be initiated by the School Nurse or TKIS staff member only.

No unwell student shall be permitted to leave school grounds unless the Leave Register has been completed and signed by the accompanying parent/guardian.

No unwell student shall be permitted to travel home unaccompanied.

Administration of Medication to Day Students:

It is a requirement that all Student Medical Information Forms are to be updated, completed and returned annually.

No medication may be administered to students without written permission from a parent or guardian.

All Student Medical Information Forms shall be checked for parental/guardian consent prior to the administration of unscheduled medicines.

‘Day Students’ suffering from recurring medical complaints (ie. Hayfever, injuries requiring strapping etc) shall be required to take the appropriate medications/treatment at home prior to their arrival at school.


Parental Initiated Medication:

Strict guidelines must be adhered to if a Parental request is made for the School Nurse to administer medications to their child during school hours. It is a requirement that the parent:

Liaise with the School Nurse explaining the medical condition and treatment required.

Supply the medication in the original container, with the correct label for that student.

Supplies written advise from the pharmacist in the case of administering the prescribed medication.

Completes a signed document stating the student’s full name, name of the medication, dosage and the time the medication is required to be administered.

All student owned medications shall be stored and kept locked within the Infirmary Medication Cupboard for the duration of the Medication Administration requirements.

Boarding Student Wellbeing:

All unwell Boarding students are to be referred to Sickbay at 8:30am or after Roll Call.

Boarding students must present in full school uniform.

All Boarding students must be assessed by the School Nurse prior to consultation by the visiting GP.

Those extremely unwell students will have permission to spend the day in Sickbay under the supervision of the School Nurse.

Those unwell students requiring the day in Sickbay must return to their boarding area at 3:30pm.

These students will not be permitted to leave the School premises or attend sport after hours.

Boarding Students Health Cover (Overseas Student Health Cover):

The Doctor’s consultation fee is covered by the Overseas Student Health Cover however medications and medical tests are not.

Medicines are purchased from the Local Pharmacy and payment is made by the student through Student Services.

Boarding Staff will be advised by the School Nurse on how and when to administer the medication to the student that the Doctor has prescribed.

If a student becomes extremely ill overnight, boarding staff are advised to call an ambulance (which shall transport them to the closest hospital).

Sun Smart Policy:

Staff and students are responsible for taking individual precautions for their own sun safety.

All students must have a school cap to attend sport, camp or participate in any outdoor activities.

It is highly recommended that students do not play/sit in the sun without taking necessary precautions on very high UVF days.

Students and staff are responsible for bringing and applying their own sunscreen prior to sports, on camps and during outside activities.

It is School Policy that all Primary School Students (Years 3 to 6) must wear the School hat whilst outdoors in Term 1 and Term 4.

It is School Policy that all Staff wear a hat when outdoors for extended periods.


TKIS UNIFORM CODE Girls Summer

Winter

Sports Uniform

Jewellery Nail Polish Make Up Hemlines

Summer dress, white socks above the ankle, red School jumper, black lace-up leather shoes, School blazer. Winter skirt or slacks, white shirt, School tie, red School jumper (years 5 to 11), black School jumper (year 12), School blazer, black lace-up leather shoes, navy tights/navy socks above the ankle, School scarf. It is an expectation that the full Winter uniform be worn starting Term 2 and during Term 3 (dependent on weather)

TKIS sports shorts, polo shirt, (House polo is to be worn for House competition events), rugby top, tracksuit, white socks, mouthguard (recommended) and runners. One plain stud/ring per ear. No other jewellery permitted None permitted None permitted Hemlines must at all times be worn at mid knee level.

Boys Summer

Winter Sports Uniform

Jewellery Nail Polish Make Up

Short/Long sleeved white shirt and tie, navy blue regulation School trousers or shorts, navy socks, (regulation long navy School socks must be worn with shorts), black leather lace-up shoes, red School jumper (years 3 to 11), black School jumper (year 12), School blazer and a black leather belt. Short/Long sleeved white shirt and tie, navy blue regulation School trousers, navy socks above the ankle, black leather lace-up shoes, red School jumper, School blazer and a black leather belt, School scarf. It is an expectation that the full Winter uniform be worn starting Term 2 and during Term 3 (dependent on weather). TKIS sports shorts, polo shirt, (House polo is to be worn for House competition events), rugby top, tracksuit, white socks, mouthguard (recommended) and runners. None permitted None permitted None permitted

All students - All students and homestay students require a School bag. - It is an expectation that day students wear full School uniform to School, at School and when returning

home. On hot days, an announcement will be made if blazers do not need to be worn. - All uniforms must be neat and tidy and worn in a proper manner. In particular, shirts must be buttoned and

tucked in at all times and ties must not be improperly worn. - Some specialist classes require special uniform such as full sports uniform for PE/Sport - Students in Year 12 wear a black jumper under their School blazer. - The only approved outer garment is the RED SCHOOL JACKET/BLAZER: This it to be worn to and from School

(except on sports days). During School hours, when not being worn, blazers should be folded neatly and kept in students’ lockers or School bag.

- On all excursions the RED SCHOOL BLAZER or JACKET must be worn. Year 3-6 are permitted to wear red School jumper and/or the School waterproof jacket.

- The navy TKIS School scarf is the only one permitted. - Sports Uniform can only be worn on official sports days - SunSmart – outside activities (Sports/Camps) and the Sun: TKIS follow the SunSmart guidelines. All

students must have a School bucket hat or cap to attend sport and any cap at camp to participate in outdoor activities. During lunch times on very high UVF days it is highly recommended that students do not play/sit in the sun without taking the necessary precautions. Students are responsible for bringing and applying their own sunscreen on sports/camps and during outside activities.

Hairstyle - Hair should be neat, of an acceptable length and without artificial colouring, gel, or other hair products. Boys’ hair should not cover the eyes, collar, or ears, be of extreme contrasting lengths, nor should any part or all of the head be shaved. Girls’ hair should be worn off the face. The Year Level Coordinators will be responsible for implementation of policy in this area.

- Hair accessories such as clips/ties/headbands should be red or navy blue only. - Students with inappropriate hair will be excluded from class. Boarding Students will be required to make an

immediate appointment to rectify non-compliance. Day students will be sent home. - No Facial hair is permitted unless approval has been given for cultural reasons. - Hairstyles should reflect both the expectations of the culture from which the students come and the

expectations of the School.

NB: The Uniform Code will be strictly enforced and any infringement will result in a conduct notice, detention and possible demerits.


TKIS DISCIPLINE POLICY

TKIS students must not:

consume alcohol/non-prescription drugs at any time/smoke

chew gum on school premises

steal

breach the Uniform Code

be absent from School without permission and proper reason

drive to school without the Principal’s permission or travel in a vehicle being driven by another TKIS student

use mobile phones during class hours, study periods or after lights out

leave school grounds without permission or without signing the appropriate register

cheat/plagiarise

bully/fight/intimidate/exclude/racially abuse or engage in antisocial behaviour

have food/drink in class other than a small flask for water

swear in any language (English or native)

Engage in inappropriate sexual behaviour

Smoking: The Kilmore International School is a non-smoking campus. No student or staff member is to smoke whilst on the school premises.

Corporal punishment: Discipline of students is based on the principles of procedural fairness and the School does not permit Corporal Punishment.

THE DEMERIT SYSTEM The Demerit System is designed to address misdemeanors that are harmful to the students, the school or the

community. A minor misdemeanor may result in a conduct notice and/or one demerit. Repeated minor

misdemeanors will result in sanctions such as detentions and further demerits. Please note that a demerit will be

incurred for every three conduct notices, subject to discretion of the Year Level Coordinator, and that five demerits will

result in suspension at the Principal’s discretion. The school will inform parents of each demerit by letter.

Major misdemeanors such as vandalism, bullying or persistent middle level breaches of school rules will result in

three or more demerits or suspension. Behavior that is deemed totally unacceptable at TKIS includes the use of

drugs, theft, sexual activity, physical violence and malicious damage to person or property. Students who engage in

such activities will be suspended or expelled.

Please note that TKIS has a strict no-smoking policy. Students who are caught smoking in or out of the school will be

suspended and given three demerits.

The normal discipline pathway is as follows:

1 Demerit Interview with Coordinator and/or Head of Boarding

3 Demerits Interview with Principal

5 Demerits Interview with Principal and possible Suspension

9 Demerits Interview with Principal and Suspension

10 Demerits Expulsion


STUDENT MANAGEMENT FORM The Student Management Form is designed to address misdemeanours in the classroom by students and to improve the quality of communication between Teachers, Year Level Coordinators and Parents/Boarding about issues concerning a student. Various consequences are outlined in the Student Management Form. A Student Management Form can be issued to a student who:

is late to class

is not in appropriate school uniform

fails to have their diary in class or use it appropriately

fails to complete assigned work by designated deadlines

behaves inappropriately in the classroom Student conduct notices are issued by teachers for these reasons.

Procedure: Teacher issues conduct notice and enters details in SEQTA as a Pastoral Care Note.

Pastoral Care Notes Pastoral Care Notes can be entered in SEQTA for positive and negative behaviours. Year Level Coordinators will check all pastoral care notes entered for their cohort and decide the appropriate follow-up.

Administration enters details in SAS and alerts Year Level Coordinator of the following:

Name of student, Number of Conduct Notices, Incident, Teacher issuing Conduct Notice.

Coordinator signs and determines consequence.

Email a copy to parents (to International Programs for International students) requesting a copy to be returned to school.

A list is compiled of students on Detention each week by the Administration staff and the list is sent to the teacher supervisory detention each week.

Any comments from parents is forwarded to the Coordinator.

Year Level Coordinators will follow up the pastoral care note and may choose to issue a Student Management Form. The Year Level Coordinator will complete the Student Management Form and notify Administration who will email it to the family/boarding. Please note that a Demerit may be issued for very three Conduct Notices, subject to the discretion of the Year Level Coordinator. If the consequence is a detention, the Year Level Coordinator will notify Administration who will distribute a Detention letter to the student and family/boarding. Detentions are required to be reasonable and to allow sufficient notice to the child and parent to make arrangements for collecting the child at the completion of the detention. A detention list will be produced by Administration to give to the staff member conducting the detention.


TKIS STUDENT MANAGEMENT FORM

STUDENT: Homeroom DATE: / / 2017

REASON: LATENESS / DIARY / UNIFORM / WORK ISSUE / BEHAVIOUR / BOARDING

DETAILS:

Staff member Subject/ Name Boarding

Consequence: Warning Compulsory Tutorial

Conduct Notice Saturday Detention

Recess / Lunch Detention Demerit Report

Friday After School Detention Suspension

After School Study Session

In 2017 your child has

a) been sent ______ Management Form(s)

Reasons for conduct notices Lateness Diary Uniform Work Issue Behaviour Boarding

After school study sessions Compulsory Tutorials

b) accrued ______ Conduct Notice(s)

c) served Lunch or After School Detention(s) and Saturday Detention(s)

d) accrued Demerit Point(s)

e) served Suspension(s) Comments

Coordinator’s Signature: Date : / / 2017

Parent’s signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____ / ______ / 2017

(Parent: please print and sign this notice and return it to the school or respond via email to [email protected] to confirm receipt of this notice)

Admin Use Only

Input to SAS

Emailed Coordinator

YLC signed

Scanned & Saved

Email address Email sent to parents

Email sent to Deputy Principal if detention

issued

Detention letter received & entered

into SAS

Response from Parents/SAS marked

complete

Who

Date

mailto:[email protected]


MISDEMEANORS AND CONSEQUENCES

Misdemeanors may be categorised as:

Minor level: These are minor misbehaviours which disrupt the normal functioning of the school. They are handled by the person most directly involved and the relevant Year Level Coordinator.

Middle level: Middle level misdemeanors are more harmful to community-wide well-being. The Year Level Coordinator and the Heads of School deals with these.

Major level: Misdemeanors at this level encompass behaviours deemed totally unacceptable at TKIS. Such misdemeanors are dealt with by the Principal/Deputy Principal and may result in Suspension and possible Withdrawal from TKIS. Criminal offences may be dealt with by the appropriate authorities.

Examples of Misdemeanours and their Consequences (Not Comprehensive)

Minor Misdemeanors • Room untidy • Behaviour, language or actions which offend or show a lack of respect For persons and their sensitivities. • Breaches of school uniform policy, including hair/jewellery/makeup • Smoking within school grounds.

Consequences

Warning Detention 1 Demerits

Middle Misdemeanors • Repeat of minor misdemeanors. • Unauthorised absence from school grounds • Smoking • Isolated Bullying • Playing music during study/tutorial time/loud music in dormitory

Consequences

Detention 2 Demerits Parent contact

Major Misdemeanors

Repeat of middle misdemeanors Systematic or repeated bullying Vandalism Fighting Possession/use of alcohol Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle Assault Plagiarism Smoking

Consequences

3 Demerits Parent contact Possible Suspension Possible Withdrawal

SMOKING - Students who are caught smoking in or out of the school will be suspended and give three demerits

THE FOLLOWING WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EXPULSION

1. Use of controlled substances/materials including drugs 2. Theft 3. Sexual activity 4. Physical threats to school staff


TKIS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

TKIS aims to promote a harmonious, safe environment, where students, staff and parents work co-operatively to ensure the school’s educational goals can be successfully met. Any form of bullying, if allowed to go unchecked, frustrates this aim.

What is Bullying? Bullying behaviour is that which causes someone to feel fearful, threatened, excluded or in pain.

Types of Bullying: Physical Bullying – any intentional and unwelcome use of physical contact or deliberate property damage.

Verbal Bullying – use of language to threaten or hurt e.g. name calling/teasing.

Exclusion Bullying – excluding someone on purpose so as to cause feelings of non- acceptance.

Extortion Bullying – use of threat or power to obtain favour or goods.

Racial/Religious Bullying – antagonism or prejudice directed towards someone on the basis of their race/religion.

Sexual Bullying – any unwelcome and uninvited comments, attention, contact or behaviour of a sexual nature that is found to be humiliating, offensive or intimidating.

Gesture Bullying – use of non-verbal signals to cause intimidation or fear.

Cyber Bullying – use of email, text messaging or social media.

Others – any other behaviour that is unwelcome or uninvited e.g. “just joking” which causes discomfort to others.

PROCEDURE It is important that bullying is not ignored. It is the responsibility of all members of the school community to act when it occurs. ALL REPORTS OF BULLYING WILL BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND ACTED UPON

What should you do? Talk to a member of the school community with whom you feel comfortable.

e.g. School Counsellor, Child Protection Officer, School Nurse, Roll Call teacher, Classroom Teacher, Principal or Parents

The Kilmore International School – Staff Handbook 2017 Page 25

Step-by-Step Guide: Online Incidents of Inappropriate Behaviour Affecting Students

Step 1: Identify Concerns Step 2: Take Action Step 3: Contact the Appropriate Supports

Step 4: Respond and Provide Support Further Information

Is the Student distressed? A student may feel distressed by events including cyberbullying, sexting, and exposure to pornographic images or a breach of the school’s Bully Prevention Policy or Student Engagement Policy. Has a student been exposed to inappropriate behaviour? A student may have been exposed to and affected by inappropriate behaviour online. This may put them at risk of suffering significant physical, psychological or emotional harm. They may be in need of immediate protection. Has a student engaged in inappropriate behaviour affecting ANOTHER student? A student may have engaged in inappropriate behaviour online that may cause psychological or emotional harm to ANOTHER student(s). All students may be in need of immediate protection. Has a student engaged in inappropriate behaviour affecting THEMSELVES? A student may have engaged in inappropriate behaviour online that could be psycho- logically and/or emotionally damaging to THEMSELVES (eg sexting). They may be in need of immediate protection. Has the student engaged in CRIMINAL behaviour? A student may have engaged in inappropriate behaviour online that could be deemed as CRIMINAL activity. *Please note: an incident of concern may include one or more of the above

Ensure the student is safe If you suspect or have identified an incident of concern, it is important to first make sure the student/s are in a safe environment. Further inquire into the incident Inquire into the inappropriate incident. This may include discussions with all staff and students who have been directly or indirectly involved the incident and/or its effects.

Leadership team If your inquiry leads you to believe that a concern is real, but it is NOT CRIMINAL then immediately advise and/or consult a member of the school’s leadership team to report the incident and plan the appropriate response and support. The Victoria Police If your inquiry leads you to believe that a CRIMINAL offence may have occurred, contact the Police. In such cases seek advice about contacting the parents of all students involved in the incident. If a school is unsure whether an incident should be reported, the Police will advise the school as to whether they will investigate or whether the school should handle the situation. Security Services Unit All reportable incidents should be reported to Security Services Unit. If a school is unsure whether an incident is criminal or not they can also contact the Security Services Unit. This will alert regional staff. Phone: (03) 9589 6266

Support all involved people Provide reasonable and ongoing wellbeing support to all students and staff who were involved in or witness to the incident. Refer to the School’s Policy In responding to online incidents of inappropriate behaviour, Principals and teachers should refer to their Bullying Prevention and/or Student Engagement Policy and follow the appropriate processes and procedures. Each Victorian government school has developed a Bullying Prevention and/or Student Engagement Policy that sets out the rights, responsibilities and shared expectations of everyone in the school community, including students, parents, teachers and school staff. The policy clearly defines the consequences for students who behave inappropriately. (online and offline) Work with Leadership Team Work closely with your school’s Leadership and/or Student Wellbeing Team to discuss strategies that can be used to respond to and support ALL students at risk from the inappropriate behaviour. This may include counselling and support or the development of a Behaviour Support Plan to implement targeted strategies. Keep a record of the Behaviour Support Plan, make notes on any relevant observations, and review it as necessary. For more information, visit Behaviour Support Plans: www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/teachplans.aspx

Contact Parents Where appropriate, contact the parents of all students involved. If a school is unsure whether parents should be contacted, the Department’s Legal Division or Security Services Unit can assist to make a decision. Consult Regional Staff Contact your student wellbeing or Community Liaison Officers in your Regional Office for support North Eastern Victoria Region Benalla: (03) 8392 9500 Glen Waverly: (03) 8392 9300

North Western Victoria Region Bendigo: (03) 5440 3111 Coburg: (03) 9488 9488

South Eastern Victoria Region Dandenong: (03) 8765 5600 Moe: (03) 5127 0400

South Western Victoria Region Ballarat: (03) 5337 8444 West Footscray: (03) 8397 0300 Geelong: (03) 5225 1000

Remember to Record At all times remember to:

• Record the incident. (e.g. screen shots of the incident, notes from the interviews)

• Record the process taken to resolve the incident (e.g. steps taken to remove content, mediation attempts).

Bully Stoppers

For more information visit DET’s Bully Stoppers website: www.education.vic.gov.au/bullystoppers

Security Services Unit

A 24 hour/7 day a week single reference point to report emergency matters and critical incidents including criminal and unwanted activities. Phone: (03) 9589 6266

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/


TKIS CODE OF CONDUCT/CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

Philosophical Basis:

The Kilmore International School seeks to foster a school climate which encourages personal responsibility, self-discipline and respect for all members of the school community and their property, and focuses on the development and maintenance of students’ self-image and self- esteem. Respect for the rights of others and the development of a positive approach to discipline at the school are central to the policy.

Guidelines: - Staff and Students are encouraged to be responsible for their own behaviour.

- Staff and Students’ behaviour should reflect a respect for the rights of other members of the community and their property. - Expectations of staff and students should be clearly defined and fully communicated.

- Discipline of staff and students should incorporate counselling. - Behaviour management should emphasize the positive and constructive aspects of students in order to develop and maintain the students’

self-esteem and self-image.

School Community Rights School Community Responsibilities

Everyone has the right to a safe, clean and attractive school environment. Every person has the right to be treated with courtesy and without discrimination on the grounds of status, gender, sexuality, disability, race, culture, beliefs o r physical appearance. Everyone has the right to privacy for themselves and their possessions. Everyone has the right to expect that personal and school property is secure at all times.

Everyone has a responsibility to maintain a safe, clean and attractive school environment. Everyone has the responsibility to respect the privacy of other people and their possessions. Every person has the responsibility to be courteous to all members of the school community, inside and outside the school.

Student Rights Student

Responsibilities Teacher Rights Teacher Responsibilities

To be treated fairly and equally To be treated with understanding and respect. To have a broad range of curricular and extra- curricular activities which foster academic and personal development. To obtain maximum

benefit from all classes in an atmosphere conducive to effective learning.

To learn without disruption in a supportive, encouraging and safe environment.

To respect the personal and learning rights of all students. To participate appropriately in all learning activities and to seek additional help where necessary. To attempt all class work and homework with genuine effort. To be punctual and properly prepared for all classes.

To be treated with fairness and be respected as a professional educator by all members of the school community. To perform professional duties with the support of colleagues and the TKIS Board of Management. To administer the TKIS Code of Behaviour.

To teach without disruption in a co-operative, positive and safe working

environment. To teach in an atmosphere conducive to effective learning.

To prepare classes and use classroom management strategies which ensure that the best educational environment is available to all students. To cater for students’ needs and give positive and meaningful feedback to students and parents. To follow the TKIS Code of Behaviour. To provide support to other staff in the performance of their duties. To act in a professional manner and set a good example through habits and behaviour.

Parent/Guardian

Rights Parent/Guardian

Responsibilities Boarding-Staff Rights Boarding Staff

Responsibilities To expect that their

child’s emotional and physical well-being is considered at all times. To expect that their child will be treated fairly and in accordance with the TKIS Code of Behaviour. To expect the best possible education for their child. To know what is expected of their child in terms of work and behaviour.

To participate in their child’s education by being involved in the school’s decision making process. To receive regular communication about

their child’s progress and

behaviour.

To support both students and teachers in matters of effective learning and appropriate behaviour. To support both students and boarding staff in matters of appropriate behaviour within the school and in the wider community.

To support the TKIS Code of Behaviour. To support the school in the education of their child by participating actively in communication with teachers and Heads of Boarding.

To live in a clean, healthy and safe environment. To be treated with fairness and respect by all members of the school community.

To work in a co-operative, positive and safe environment. To perform duties with the support of colleagues and the TKIS Board of Management.

To administer the TKIS Code of Behaviour. To be given opportunities for personal reflection.

To provide boarders with care and protection in a clean, healthy and safe environment. To act in place of parents and make necessary communication with teachers and other staff. To follow the TKIS Code of Behaviour. To act in a professional manner and set a good example through their habits and behaviour.

To provide support to other staff in the performance of their duties. To allow opportunities to boarders for personal reflection.

N.B. All academic staff are expected to be familiar with and to follow the Victorian Institute of Teaching publications “The Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct” and “The Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Ethics” (see www.vit.vic.edu.au)

http://www.vit.vic.edu.au/


LIBRARY INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

The Library’s collection includes resources in English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:45am to 6:00pm Friday: 8:45am to 5:00pm Loan privileges

Year 11 and 12 students may have up to 25 items on loan at the one time, including textbooks.

Year 7 to 10 students may have up to 20 items on loan at the one time, including textbooks.

Year 3 to 6 students may have up to 15 items on loan at the one time, including textbooks. Loan periods

Textbooks are usually issued for the term or the year. Most IB textbooks are issued for 2 years.

Items from the general library collection are issued for 2 weeks.

DVDs and periodicals are issued for 3 days.

Reference books are not available for loan, but may be consulted in the library.

Some fiction can only be borrowed as part of a class set. Restricted loans

High demand items, such as critiques of literature and resources for the IB Diploma, are ‘Restricted’. This means that they may only be borrowed for short periods and must be returned by the due date. Most Restricted books are only available to Year 11 and 12 students.

Penalties apply to students who fail to return ‘Restricted’ titles by the due date.

Limits are placed on the number of Restricted titles that can be borrowed at one time: - Year 12 students may borrow 5 Restricted books at one time - Year 11 students may borrow 4 Restricted books at one time

Reservations and loan renewals

You may reserve a book that is currently on loan. When the book is returned you will be notified.

Loan items may be renewed 3 times unless reserved by another borrower.

Library computers OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)

The library’s OPAC is accessed via the intranet page. Type in keyword/s (author, title or subject) to produce a list of items held. The record will tell you where the item is located and whether the item is available or on loan.

Network Access - Internet and Student Share

Students may access the internet in the library for educational purposes. Some educational internet sites are also catalogued and provide hypertext links from the library catalogue to the site.

Students may use computers to type class assignments and other school-related work and to access material on student share.

Library has 12 desktop and 12 laptop computers. Photocopier/printer/scanner

Colour and black/white photocopying facilities are available in the library. The library photocopier is also available for printing from student share or internet. Documents can be emailed from the photocopier, which can also be used as a scanner. To use the photocopier/printer/scanner please use your personal student log-in and password.

Need help or research assistance?

Library staff are happy to help. For research assistance with assignments or essays please see the Librarian.

Library can also assist with Harvard Referencing Format.


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PREPARING FOR EXAMS This guide is intended to help you prepare for any school exams. Preparation before each set of examinations or tests is considered to be as important as your performance in each exam, so use the guide below as a checklist. 1. Plan Revision

Make sure that all your notes are in order and up to date

Find out the dates and length of each exam

Draw up a revision timetable, and stick to it

2. Preparation

Obtain copies of the syllabuses/past papers/revision guides

Read through your notes highlighting or re-writing key words/phrases

Aim to work in 45 minute stretches, taking 15 minute breaks

3. Before Each Exam

Re-read through your notes but take a quality break

Make sure that you have all the equipment needed; include re-fills or your pen(s)

Make sure that you are comfortable and have a light snack/meal before each exam 4. In the Exam

Read the instructions carefully and do the correct number of questions

Plan your time and allocate enough time for each question you must answer

Answer the question set and not the one you hoped for

5. At the end of the Exam

When you think you have finished, check your script for mistakes and complete any unfinished section

Cross out any rough work you do not want to be marked

Ensure that all diagrams have titles and are fully labelled

6. After the Exam

Do not worry about the exam you have just taken

Have a rest/meal or take part in a leisure activity

Begin to concentrate on the next test or exam


BIBLIOGRAPHIES

How to write a bibliography using the Harvard System

What is a bibliography?

• A bibliography is an alphabetical list of all the sources used in your research. • It appears at the end of your report or essay. • It must be written in a specific format.

Why do you need to write a bibliography?

• To acknowledge your sources, not to do so is plagiarism (ie. stealing another person’s ideas or writing). • To give the reader the opportunity to consult your sources of information.

Books

Structure in this order:

1 Names of authors/editors, compilers or the institution responsible 2. Year of publication 3. Title of publication and subtitle if any (NB: all titles must be underlined or in italics)

Edition, if other than first 5. Publisher 6. Place published

Examples

One author Healey, J 2001, Alternative energy, Spinney Press, Balmain, N.S.W.

Two or more authors Gibson, A, et al., Commercial law, Lawbook, Pyrmont, N.S.W.Charlesworth, S, Turner, J N & Foreman, L 1999, Lawyers, social workers and families, Federation Press, Sydney.

No author McGraw-Hill dictionary of chemistry, 2nd edn, 2003, McGraw-Hill, New York.

Editor West, S (ed.), 1996, Guide to art, Bloomsbury, London. Magazine/Journal/Newspaper

Author Choi, C 2003, ‘Cleaner living’ Scientific American, vol. 289, no. 5, p. 32.

No author ‘Ever farther, ever faster, ever higher’ 2004, Economist, vol. 372, no. 8387, p.20.

Note: Bibliographic entries for magazines, journals and newspapers, include page numbers. Citing references within text

Examples:

One author (Smith, 1995, p. 41)

Two or more authors (Smith et al., 1963, p. 30)

An article in magazine, newspaper or book (Anderson, 1999, p. 26)

No author – use the title (Medical Management Systems, 2010, p. 17)

Secondary sources (Ludwig’s (1955) study (cited in Adams. 2001)

Note: In-text citations for print resources include page numbers.


INTERNET WEBPAGES With author Ward, C 2004, Australian bush fires burn on, Disaster Relief, viewed 10 January 2005,

<http://www.disasterrelief.org/Disasters/020104Ausfires4>.

Without author ‘Space flight’ 2003, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, viewed 29 December 2007, <http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/living/spacefood/index.html>.

In text citation: (Ward, 2004) (Space Flight 2013)

Online Newspaper Aston, H 2014 ‘What did Gough Whitlam actually do? Rather a lot’ The Sydney Morning Herald, October 21, viewed 21 October 2014 http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/what-did-gough-whitlam-actually-do-rather-a-lot-20141021-11977w.html

In text citation (Aston, 2014)

Online encyclopaedia Christman, J 2009 ‘Autonomy in Moral and Political Philosophy’,

The Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, viewed 16 May 2014 http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/autonomy/moral

In text citation (Christman, 2009)

The Library has more detailed guides to Harvard referencing and can assist.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/what-did-gough-whitlam-actually-do-rather-a-lot-20141021-11977w.html



http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/autonomy/moral


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