Respect Integrity Diligence Compassion

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Promoting the values of integrity, diligence, compassion and respect, we serve our school community by nurturing and challenging students and staff to reach their personal best.

The 21st century belongs to people who can live and work in more than one country and communicate effectively with other cultures. The world is our classroom through information and communication technologies, international language studies and cultural exchanges. Through a varied and engaging curriculum we draw students from across our city and around the world.

Guided by the beliefs and values expressed in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, we foster international perspectives to create global citizens.

We commit to our community as an outward looking school, building local and internationalpartnerships through:

Specialised Academic Programs

Diverse Courses

Flexible Vocational Pathways

Extension Activities

Student Support

Staff Development

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INFORMATION BOOKLET 2020 Table of Contents INFORMATION BOOKLET 2020 ...................................................................................................................... 0

WELCOME .......................................................................................................................................... 1

1. CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 2

2. SCHOOL PROFILE Benowa State High School (South East Region)..... 3

3. ENCOURAGING EXCELLENCE .................................................................................................... 4

4. ENROLMENT .................................................................................................................................... 4

5. HOUSE STRUCTURE ....................................................................................................................... 4

6. 2020 STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME .......................................................................................... 7

7. INDEPENDENT STUDENTS ........................................................................................................... 8

8. EXCURSIONS..................................................................................................................................... 8

9. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS ........................................................................................................... 8

10. SUPPORT SERVICES ........................................................................................................................ 8

11. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 9

12. OUR TEXT MESSAGE COMMUNICATIONS TO YOU ........................................................... 12

13. COMMUNICATION/COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT ........................................................... 13

14. MEDICATION/ILLNESS/INJURY ................................................................................................ 13

15. STUDENT DIARIES ........................................................................................................................ 14

16. 2020 SUBJECT OFFERINGS ........................................................................................................... 14

JUNIOR SECONDARY PHASE OF LEARNING ........................................................................ 15

SENIOR SECONDARY PHASE OF LEARNING ........................................................................ 16

PROGRAMS ...................................................................................................................................... 17

17. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS .............................................................................. 17

18. CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM .................................................................................................... 17

19. DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................... 18

20. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ................................................................................. 19

POLICIES ........................................................................................................................................... 19

21. ATTENDANCE POLICY ................................................................................................................ 19

22. PASTORAL CARE AND BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT ....................................................... 21

23. ASSESSMENT AND ASSIGNMENT POLICY ............................................................................ 24

24. HOMEWORK POLICY ................................................................................................................... 27

25. TRANSPORT .................................................................................................................................... 28

26. MOBILE DEVICES AND PERSONAL MUSIC PLAYERS ......................................................... 29

27. PROPERTY ....................................................................................................................................... 29

28. PROHIBITED ITEMS ...................................................................................................................... 29

29. SPORT, RECREATION & LEISURE ACTIVITIES ...................................................................... 30

30. INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES .............................. 30

31. PRIVACY STATEMENT ................................................................................................................. 31

(last revised March 2019)

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WELCOME We are a community that encourages excellence, applauds achievement and celebrates diversity. Benowa State High School was founded in 1980 and is now one of the Gold Coast’s leading co-educational schools. It is recognised as a School of Achievements in the Arts and is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). Our school offers a broad curriculum with a range of nationally recognised programs that truly create the “Many Pathways” of our vision statement. Quality teaching and learning has long been evident in Benowa State High School and our staff and student achievements are outstanding. Our excellent reputation is based on a strong commitment to students within a disciplined and respected learning environment. We provide award winning programs for students, in which there are “No Limits” to the opportunities for success.

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1. CONTACT INFORMATION EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL Mr Mark Rickard DIRECTOR JUNIOR SECONDARY Mr Glenn Chippendale DIRECTOR SENIOR SECONDARY Ms Lieve Rimbaut DIRECTOR OF STUDIES Mr Brendon Wolski DIRECTOR SCHOOL ORGANISATION Mrs Sarah Douglas HEAD OF SOCIAL JUSTICE JUNIOR SECONDARY Mr Anthony Larkin HEAD OF SOCIAL JUSTICE SENIOR SECONDARY Ms Tina Mackay BUSINESS MANAGER Ms Michelle Black ADDRESS Mediterranean Drive, Benowa, Qld 4217

PO Box 5733 Gold Coast Mail Centre Qld 9726

TELEPHONE (07) 5582 7333 ABSENCE LINE VOICEMAIL (07) 5582 7360 ABSENCE LINE TEXT 0429 318 486 FAX (07) 5582 7300 E-MAIL office@benowashs.eq.edu.au WEBSITE benowashs.eq.edu.au OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm SCHOOL HOURS Monday - Friday 8.45am – 2.45pm CRICOS PROVIDER NAME Department of Education and Training TRADING NAME Education Queensland International

CRICOS Code: 00608A INTERVIEWS WITH ADMINISTRATION (Executive Principal, Directors & BM) ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, booked through the office on (07) 55827333. TERM DATES 2019 SEMESTER ONE: Term 1 (10 wks) Monday, 29 January – Friday, 5 April 2019 Term 2 (10 wks) Tuesday, 23 April - Friday 28, June 2019

SEMESTER TWO Term 3 (10 wks) Monday, 15 July – Friday, 20 September 2019 Term 4 (10 wks) Tuesday, 8 October – Friday, 13 December 2019

Concludes:- Years 7, 8 & 9 Friday, 13 December 2019

Years 10 & 11 Friday, 29 November 2019

Year 12 Friday, 15 November 2019

TERM DATES 2020

SEMESTER ONE: Term 1 (10 wks) Tuesday, 28 January – Friday, 3 April 2020 Term 2 (10 wks) Monday, 20 April - Friday 26, June 2020

SEMESTER TWO Term 3 (10 wks) Monday, 13 July – Friday, 18 September 2020 Term 4 (10 wks) Tuesday, 6 October – Friday, 11 December 2020

Concludes:- Years 7, 8 & 9 Friday, 11 December 2020

Years 10 & 11 Friday, 27 November 2020

Year 12 Friday, 20 November 2020

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2. SCHOOL PROFILE Benowa State High School (South East Region)

Benowa State High School is located in the heart of Gold Coast City, three kilometres west of the Surfers Paradise/Broadbeach

tourist centre. Since opening in 1980 the school has worked in partnership with its community to build a reputation as one of

the Gold Coast’s leading broad comprehensive schools, providing compulsory and post-compulsory programs to approximately

1950 students. The 18ha campus is set on a gentle hillside bordering Benowa and Ashmore Roads and Mediterranean Drive.

The school draws its students from suburbs with diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Students from 56

nationalities and new arrivals to the Gold Coast form a significant proportion of the student population. In 1990 Benowa State

High School pioneered Education Queensland’s International Student Program.

The school offers an extensive range of QCAA & IB subjects for students. Special programs in Marine Studies, Instrumental

Music, STEM, Languages and The Arts earn Benowa State High School recognition for its unique curriculum. Additionally, the

Careers Centre places young people in school based apprenticeships, traineeships and Vocational Education work placements

in the Open Pathways Program. The school’s enrolment is managed and each year 70% of students enter on merit into

academic, sport and cultural excellence programs.

The school climate is positive and students are encouraged to develop self-discipline and self-management. Each year the

school enters National and International competitions in English, Maths and Science to promote academic achievement.

Numerous opportunities exist for students to be involved in sport, practical and performing arts and debating, language and

public speaking competitions. The school is a multiple winner of the Language Perfect - World Language Championships with

our students encouraged to appreciate and consider both language and the culture of others. The school vision statement of

“Many Pathways ~ No Limits” is exemplified by all in the school community.

In 1985 the school pioneered Queensland’s French Immersion teaching program in Years 8-10 with extension into advanced

language studies in Years 11-12. Various Diploma programs operates with the school having links to the Gold Coast Institute

of TAFE, as well direct articulation links with Griffith University. In 1997 Benowa SHS won Queensland Government recognition

as a `School of Achievement’ in the Arts and in 2007 Benowa State High School was accredited by the Council of International

Schools. In 2017 Benowa became an IB ‘World School’ with authorisation to offer the International Baccalaureate, Diploma

Programme. The school is also recognised by the government of France for its bilingual French Immersion program, with

Benowa State High School being one of only 20 such schools in the world.

The School’s Access Program caters for students experiencing difficulty with mainstream education programs and Gifted and

Talented students benefit from Individual Education Plans that recognise their strengths. Personalised tutoring in literacy and

numeracy is offered by community volunteers, and an extensive after hours tutoring program meets the needs of learners. A

Direct Instruction program provides key teaching in reading and mathematics as part of the school’s four tiered, 2017

Differentiation/Intervention Strategy.

Staff and students offer advice to the Principal through a number of parent and student forums including the School Council

with a range of collaborative decision-making processes. An active P&C provides a forum for parent involvement as well as

operating the Canteen and Uniform Shop. Student representatives meet in Student Forum to provide a student voice in the

school. The local community strongly supports the school, its philosophy and its achievements. The school’s staff of 200

comprise an experienced, well qualified team.

In the school, people live and breathe a relentless commitment to excellence in a culture of achievement. A professional

autonomy that has encouraged innovation and real teacher professionalism blends with a caring attitude embedded in the

daily life of the school. Symbolically the spirit of Benowa High is reflected in our school vision statement and charter.

“Many Pathways ~ No Limits”

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3. ENCOURAGING EXCELLENCE Our Partnership Agreement is the central document guiding the school in its development over the next three years. To ensure flexibility, provision is made for the plan to be “fine-tuned” each year. It has been formulated on a collaborative basis after extensive consultation with students, staff, parents and the wider school community.

4. ENROLMENT

A School Enrolment Management Plan sets out the conditions under which students may be enrolled into Benowa State High School.

Parents who wish to enrol their children at the school will need to demonstrate that the student’s principal place of residence is within the catchment area. Current proof of residency at the address must be provided – further information is available on the school website.

Subject to availability, enrolment applications from outside of the catchment area will be assessed against criteria in order of priority. Criteria are included in the school’s ‘Enrolment PROSPECTUS Programs of specialisation’ booklet, available on the school’s website.

Prospective families can check their address eligibility through the street name and number search option also on the school website.

Applications for P&C Membership & the Parents Contribution Scheme are available online (Both optional).

Orientation and commencement for new students is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

5. HOUSE STRUCTURE

The School is divided into eight houses.

Students stay in the same House competing in a variety of competitions, for the entire time they are at school. Brothers and sisters are kept in the same House.

The student House leaders are selected by the students themselves. They play a major role in organisation of House sporting days (Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics Carnivals).

The Houses are:

Bandler House Named after Faith Bandler, an Australian civil rights activist and campaigner for the rights of Indigenous Australians. Faith Bandler was best known for her leadership in the campaign for the 1967 referendum on Aboriginal Australians. She was awarded the Human Rights Medal in 1997.

Mascot: Dragons

Housemaster: Mr Andrew Taylor

Colour: Red

Assembly Area: Sports Hall

Associated Director: Mr Glenn Chippendale

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Florey House Named after Howard Florey, an Australian pharmacologist who in 1945 won a shared Nobel prize in Medicine for his role in the development of penicillin. Florey’s research team investigated the large-scale production of the mould and efficient extraction of the active ingredient, succeeding to a point where, by 1945, penicillin production was an industrial process for the Allies in WWII.

Mascot: Phoenixes

Housemaster: Mr Matthew Anderson

Colour: Purple

Assembly Area: First Level W Block

Associated Director: Miss Sarah Douglas

Hinkler House Named after Herbert Hinkler, a pioneer Australian aviator and inventor. He designed and built early aircrafts before being the first person to fly solo from England to Australia, and the first person to fly solo across the Southern Atlantic Ocean. Hinkler was an exceptional mathematician and inventor and made a lot of aviation instruments which were in use up until the Second World War.

Mascot: Flamingos

Housemaster: Mrs Kylie Diviak

Colour: Hot Pink

Assembly Area: K05

Associated Director: Mr Brendon Wolski

Hollows House Named after Fred Hollows, a humanitarian and eye surgeon who has helped restore eyesight to thousands of people in Australia and Overseas. He always pushed for change and, because of that, put in motion a legacy to end avoidable blindness.

Mascot: Owls

Housemaster: Mr Andrew McKee

Colour: Orange

Assembly Area: Under W Block

Associated Director: Mrs Lieve Rimbaut

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Laver House Named after Rod Laver, an Australian tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest in history. He was the number One ranked amateur in 1961 and 1962 and the number One ranked professional from 1964 to 1970. He also won eight Pro Slam titles and contributed to five.

Mascot: Lions

Housemaster: Mr Adrian Comiskey

Colour: Blue

Assembly Area: K03

Associated Director: Mr Brendon Wolski

Murdoch House Named after Elisabeth Murdoch, an Australian philanthropist who was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1963 for her charity work in Australia and overseas. She was a life Governor of the Royal Women’s Hospital, patron of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and of the Australian American Association along with patron and founding member of a disability organisation EW Tipping Foundation and founding member of the Deafness Foundation of Victoria.

Mascot: Minotaurs

Housemaster: Ms Mandy Howden

Colour: Green

Assembly Area: First Level W Block

Associated Director: Miss Sarah Douglas

Wake House Named after Nancy Wake, also known as the “White Mouse” in World War II. She worked as a nurse from age 16 and later trained herself as a journalist which she worked as a European correspondent in the 1930’s. In 1940 she became a courier for the French Resistance and a key player in the escape network. Nancy Wake became instrumental in recruiting members and led attacks on German installations and the local Gestapo.

Mascot: Wolverines

Housemaster: Ms Dee Thorsborne

Colour: Aqua

Assembly Area: Top of W Block

Associated Director: Mrs Lieve Rimbaut

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HOUSE LEADERS

House Leaders will assist with organisation of House activities and also conduct the TIP (The Inter-Year Program). There is an induction and support program for Year 7 & 8 students in Term 1 of each year.

6. 2020 STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME

At Benowa State High School, the Executive Principal and Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C) support the operation of a Student Resource Scheme (SRS). The scheme is reviewed on an annual basis and operates in accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006. The cost of providing instruction, administration and facilities for the education of students enrolled at State Schools who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, or children of Australian citizens or permanent residents, is met by the State.

Parents are directly responsible for providing the student with textbooks and other resources for a student’s use while attending school. As a service to assist parents, the voluntary Student Resource Scheme is to provide the parent with a cost effective alternative to purchasing textbooks, resources, consumables and/or materials from elsewhere. Reduced prices are gained from the school’s bulk purchasing processes.

The Student Resource Scheme enables a parent to enter into a written agreement with the school that, in return for payment of a specified annual fee, provides temporary use of prescribed textbooks and other resources for the student's use. Resources other than textbooks may include: course consumables, reproduced class workbooks and worksheets, and teacher prepared material which complement and/or substitute textbooks, and a student diary. Additionally a basic stationery pack is provided and includes: 10 exercise books, highlighter pens and biros, and an USB with software for the BYOD program.

The school operates under Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 and FNM-PR-019 State Education Fees where we ask parents to pay specific subject fees (where applicable) towards the subject/certificate courses that students elect to undertake each year and/or programs with selective entry. Optional school activities such as excursions, camps, performances, graduations and formals are not included in the Student Resource Scheme.

Monies raised through the Student Resource scheme are expended directly on student resources that improve teaching and learning outcomes.

Resource Booklist

A student, whose parent has joined the scheme but not paid the participation fee, will continue to be provided with instruction, administration and facilities for the education of the student at the school. A parent who does not wish to join the scheme is responsible for providing the student with the items that would otherwise have been provided under the scheme. The necessary items are detailed on the Resource Booklist to enable the student to engage with the curriculum.

Student Resource Issue

Students who have agreed to participate in the Student Resource Scheme will receive their textbooks over the course of weeks 1 and 2 of the new school year.

Student Resource Scheme Fees (prices are subject to change) Year 7 $360.$360.00 per annum

Wright House Named after Judith Wright, the second Australian to receive the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry. She was a founding member and President of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland and fought to conserve the Great Barrier Reef. Judith Wright was also an ardent supporter for the Aboriginal land rights movement.

Mascot: Griffins

Housemaster: Ms Alex Armour

Colour: Yellow

Assembly Area: Tennis Courts/ Sports Hall

Associated Director: Mr Glenn Chippendale

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The P & C Association Building Fund is a voluntary but important contribution and is the major fundraising activity of the P & C Association. The contribution rates are:

$50 per student $80 for two children $100 for the family (maximum)

Only with strong parental support can the school provide facilities to match our aspirations for students.

7. INDEPENDENT STUDENTS

Independent students are those not living with, nor being supported by a family (formal documentation required). They may sign their own absentee notes, consent forms and other school forms; however these notes and forms are to be initialled by the Head of Year. Independent students are expected to conform with all school requirements which apply to the normal secondary student.

8. EXCURSIONS

All excursions to be offered to students will be listed in the school calendars which will be issued:

Semester One Calendar – at the end of the first week of Term 1 Semester Two Calendar – by the end of the last week of Term 2

If students are participating in excursions, payment should be made as soon as possible after the notification letter and permission form are issued by the class teacher. The payment must be received by the due date, usually one week before the date of the excursion. As bus sizes and venues need to be confirmed, and teacher replacement arranged, no late payments will be accepted.

If an excursion does not proceed or a student is sick on the day of the excursion, a credit balance will be placed on the student’s account.

In order to participate in excursions, the Resource Scheme must be paid in full or a payment plan has commenced.

9. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are awarded to Year 6 students for:-

Academic Excellence – French Immersion, Academic, STEM Achievement in The Arts – Cultural -Music, Dance and Drama Sporting Excellence

These scholarships (provided by our P & C) valued at $600 are credited to your students school account, and can be used for school related expenditure.

Year 7, 2020 scholarships are available during Term 1. Applications open on Monday, 4 March and close 4pm Friday, 5 April 2019.

10. SUPPORT SERVICES

The following support people are available. Appointments for and information about these services may be obtained from the Student Support Services Office:

Guidance Officers School Health Worker Chaplain Youth Support Worker Care Teachers Heads of Year Heads of Department Homestead Coordinators Responsible Thinking Program

International Coordinator International Homestay Co-ordinator Individual Student Profile Program Literacy & Numeracy Support Teachers Gifted & Talented Coordinator Indigenous Education Tutor Study Centre Tutoring Program Transition Program Careers Liaison Officer

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Chaplain - The Chaplaincy Service at Benowa State High School has and continues to provide support for disengaged young people to reconnect with school. The Chaplaincy continues to establish connections for young people to activities and venues that promote appropriate values and behaviours. The benefits of the Chaplaincy program to students have been focused in several areas including social, emotional and spiritual support, family support and student mentoring.

School Dental Service - Queensland Health provides the School Dental Service offering treatment to children from 4 years of age through until completion of Year 10.

For appointments and enquiries phone: 1300 300 850.

International Full Fee Paying students or Independent Special Fee students are not eligible for this government dental program or any immunisation program.

11. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS ALL UNIFORM ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FROM THE SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP.

JUNIOR SECONDARY DRESS CODE - SUMMER

BOYS GIRLS

Red Polo shirt. Red Polo shirt.

Dark grey dress shorts. Grey pleated check skirt no shorter than 7cm above the knee or school shorts.

Short white ankle socks (no sockets). Short white ankle socks (no sockets).

Totally black enclosed leather lace up shoes.

Totally black enclosed leather lace up shoes.

School bucket hats are compulsory for all Year 7, 8, & 9 students. Hats are to be worn when students are out in the school grounds, during outdoor lessons and lunch breaks. Please refer to the photo in the Sports Uniform section.

School bucket hats are compulsory for all Year 7, 8, & 9 students. Hats are to be worn when students are out in the school grounds, during outdoor lessons and lunch breaks. Please refer to the photo in the Sports Uniform section.

SENIOR SECONDARY DRESS CODE - SUMMER

BOYS GIRLS

White, button-through short sleeve shirt with grey check trim – top button to be undone.

White, button-through short sleeve blouse with grey check trim and tie.

Dark grey dress shorts. Grey pleated check skirt no shorter than 7cm above the knee.

Short white ankle socks (no sockets). Short white ankle socks (no sockets).

Totally black enclosed leather lace up shoes.

Totally black enclosed leather lace up shoes.

Bucket hats are compulsory wearing for Year 10 & 11 students. Hats are to be worn at all times when students are out in the school grounds, during outdoor lessons and lunch breaks. Please refer to the photo in the Sports Uniform section. Year 12 students are required to wear a hat that may include a baseball style cap, broad brimmed hat or bucket hat whilst outdoors.

Bucket hats are compulsory wearing for Year 10 & 11 students. Hats are to be worn at all times when students are out in the school grounds, during outdoor lessons and lunch breaks. Please refer to the photo in the Sports Uniform section. Year 12 students are required to wear a hat that may include a baseball style cap, broad brimmed hat or bucket hat whilst outdoors.

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JUNIOR & SECONDARY DRESS CODE - WINTER

Long trousers for boys and girls in the school uniform design and colour are able to be worn on an optional basis during Term 2 & 3. The trousers are available (by order) through the school’s Uniform Shop.

School charcoal grey fleece jumper with black/red/white trim and school logo on the left side. This may be worn with the dress and sports uniform. Long sleeved t-shirts and coloured t-shirts are not permitted. White t-shirts may be worn but should not show through the uniform. No t-shirts or long sleeved t-shirts are to be worn outside the uniform.

Grey or black scarves only may be worn.

Plain Stockings may be worn with the dress uniform in Term 2 & 3.

School bucket hats are compulsory for all Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 students. Year 12 students are required to wear a hat that may include a baseball style cap, broad brimmed hat or bucket hat. Hats are to be worn at all times when students are out in the school grounds, during outdoor lessons and lunch breaks. Please refer to the photo in the Sports Uniform section.

JUNIOR & SECONDARY SPORTS UNIFORM

White polo t-shirt with black/red/white collar with school logo on left shoulder.

Black Benowa sports shorts with school logo on lower left leg.

Short white ankle socks (no sockets). Designated sport shoes (joggers). No skate shoes or canvas shoes.

School bucket hats are compulsory for all Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 students. Year 12 students are required to wear a

hat that may include a baseball style cap, broad brimmed hat or bucket hat. Hats are to be worn at all times when students are out in the school grounds, during outdoor

lessons and lunch breaks.

The uniform is to be worn in its complete form at school and when travelling to and from school.

Dress Uniform is to be worn on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Sports Uniform is to be worn on Wednesdays. If a student has a practical lesson (Science, Home Economics, Art, Industrial Technology and Design) on Wednesdays, leather shoes must be brought for that lesson.

Examples of Shoes not permitted to be worn on school days OR sport days (these are examples only and not

limited to the pictures detailed below.

Year 12 students also have the option of wearing a Senior Jersey, replacing the jumper

NOT in replacement of their shirt.

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Leather shoes are required to comply with workplace safety regulations for practical lessons. Students will be excluded from classes in these areas if they are not wearing adequate foot covering.

For Physical Education Classes students are required to wear a “school authorised” sports uniform. This includes track & field team shirts. Students are to change into their Physical Education uniform at the beginning of the P.E. lesson and change back into dress uniform immediately after the lesson. Sports uniform is not to be worn to other classes and not to be worn to and from school except on Wednesdays.

Complete School Uniform is to be worn on all excursions. Dress uniform is worn to venues such as Parliament House, etc. Sports uniform is worn when the student expects to be involved in activities which may soil their clothes, eg. Science excursions to Seaworld, etc.

Out of Uniform – Parents need to use the Out of Uniform section in the back of the diary. This is to be presented to the Care teacher to explain and excuse the unavoidable occasions when correct uniform is not worn. If a replacement uniform item is available for loan from the Bookroom on such occasions, students are expected to wear this item for the day. Students who do not follow set procedures are subject to the same consequences as students who do not comply with rules and procedures in other areas of the school’s operations.

Uniform Free Days – Several times a year the school conducts a uniform free day. These days are used to raise funds for worthy causes. Students who participate are asked to adhere to the following:

Clothing must be modest No slippers No pyjamas No jumpsuits (onesies) No bare midriffs No low cut tops or dresses No singlet tops – both male and female students

No dresses with spaghetti straps Shorts, skirts and dresses must be of 3/4 length No t-shirts with slogans or inappropriate illustrations Enclosed footwear only - No thongs Sandals or shoes must have enclosed heels and toes No short shorts with panty hose or tights underneath No stilettos or high heeled shoes.

Please note students who choose not to participate in uniform free days are expected to wear full school uniform as per the description in the Dress Code section of this Prospectus.

You must not wear your sports uniform instead of your dress uniform if it is a dress uniform day.

MUSIC UNIFORM

Required by students performing in the various school bands and ensembles.

Girls Black microfibre embroidered Music Shirt Black dress pant (not faded, or tight fitting – no leggings) Black dress shoes with small heel and black socks

Boys Black microfibre embroidered Music Shirt Black dress trousers Black leather or leather look shoes and black socks (black runners are not acceptable)

All Big Band members wear music shirt and pants (not flares for girls) and red socks.

Choir members must wear the full School Formal Uniform – Blazers for Year 12s (these can be loaned from the bookroom).

N.B. Runners, denim or white socks are not appropriate or acceptable for any performance by any ensemble.

THE UNIFORM SHOP – One Stop Shopping

The Parents’ and Citizens’ Association operates the Uniform Shop situated in G Block near the Canteen. It is the sole provider of the school’s uniform Shirts, Skirts, Socks, Stockings are available at the Uniform shop (but not shoes) Second hand uniforms may also be purchased from the Uniform Shop. Clean, ironed, used uniforms are purchased from parents who receive half the anticipated re-sale price. All profits from the Uniform Shop are directed to the benefit of students of the School.

Trading Hours

During term, every day Monday - Friday, 8.00am to 12.00pm.

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Hair

Must be neat, clean and worn in an appropriate style. Hair colour must be one colour and of a natural tone.

Black, red or white ribbons may be worn. Hair styles not appropriate include:

Obvious streaks or foils Red, pink, green, purple or colour other than natural Balayage or Ombre Headbands, bandanas, beanies ‘bald’ haircuts, exposed ‘rat tails’, undercuts , tracks and mohawk

Jewellery

One watch One pair of earrings (sleepers or studs in silver or gold) No visible body piercings (including nose sleepers/studs, lips sleepers/studs, eyebrow sleepers/studs) Religious or cultural items may only be worn if on a long chain, NOT VISIBLE AT THE NECK). Nails Makeup No coloured nail polish No lipstick No coloured acrylics No mascara No acrylic features No eyeliner No long acrylic nails No eye makeup No visible tattoos No blush No makeup/foundation

Students who wear makeup to school will be required to remove it.

The consequence applied to students choosing not to comply with the school’s uniform policy in accordance with the gazetted Education Regulations is an afterschool detention of 30 minutes.

12. OUR TEXT MESSAGE COMMUNICATIONS TO YOU

Benowa State High School is bringing you the next generation in school-parent communications. Personalised SMS text messages sent directly to and from your mobile phone are the best solution for student safety, attendance management, and significant event reminders.

Benefiting You and Your Child

1. You have the right to know that your child is safe.

If your child has not arrived at school, you need to know. A personalised text message will be sent by the school to your mobile phone. This is the fastest, most reliable way of reaching you, discreetly, wherever you are and whatever you are doing.

2. Your child deserves the best possible chance of success.

Regular attendance is a key factor in school success. If your child shows any sign of poor attendance, SMS text messaging will immediately inform you that a problem may exist, allowing swift intervention.

3. You deserve the most responsive delivery system available.

Letters are slow and can be intercepted. Phone calls can be intrusive and may not reach parents in time. A text message direct to your mobile phone is fast, effective and discrete.

4. You must have immediate notification in times of crisis.

There may be times when the school will need to reach a large number of parents instantly. It could be because the school bus is late returning from an excursion, or it might be something much more serious. In any case, a broadcast SMS text message is by far the most effective solution.

5. You deserve a communication tool which fits your busy lifestyle.

Sending a text message to the school is the most cost and time effective option for busy parents. The message is sent from wherever you are located directly to the Absence Office.

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Working Together For Our Children: What Parents Must Do

Your child’s school is taking important steps to benefit your child. This is a shared responsibility, and parents must also help the school. Keep your mobile phone details up to date. Make sure the school has your current mobile phone number, and notify the school immediately if this number changes.

1. Notify the school in advance when your child is absent

Please notify the school as soon as you know your child will be absent, so then the school will know your child is safe and we will not need to contact you. Please report an absence by sending an SMS to 0417 159 081 stating the students name, date and reason for absence. You may also ring the 24 hour absence line 5582 7360 or you may reply to our “unexplained absence” text message or you can send a note with the student on their return to school to be taken to the Student Absence Window. If a student is arriving late they must report to the Student Absence Window and present a note with an explanation for their lateness. Students are reminded that punctuality is expected at all times. Late arrivals will be recorded on reports.

Respond to messages from the school.

If you receive an absence message from the school, please respond via return SMS. The school needs to know why your child is absent and we would ask you to please ensure you reply with the full name of the student.

If you don’t have a mobile phone... Details of low-cost phone plans ideal for parents who want to benefit from the new system are available from mobile phone providers. The school will maintain its existing contact methods for parents who do not have mobile phones.

13. COMMUNICATION/COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT

Junior Secondary Year 7, 8 & 9 parent/teacher interview will be held in Term 2. Parent/teacher interviews for Years 10, 11 and 12 will be held early in Term 2. Semester 1 reports for Years 7-12 will be emailed home and there will be parent/teacher interviews early in Term 3. Semester 2 reports for Years 7-12 will be emailed home in the last week of Term 4. Teachers with concerns regarding student work or behaviour will contact parents by phone or note. Heads of Year, HOD’s and Administration may also phone parents. Parents can contact the school by telephone or email with concerns, complaints or information in regards to student absences or well-being. Interviews are available on request.

14. MEDICATION/ILLNESS/INJURY

Prescribed medication is stored and administered by the Administration Officers following a written request from the parent/guardian (forms are available from the office).

Non-prescribed medications such as Panadol, will only be administered from a student’s personal supply sent in by parents with a completed authorisation form. This medication should be clearly labelled with the student’s name and instructions stating the circumstances in which it may be administered.

Students who are injured or feel ill, should report with a note from their teacher to the First Aid Room in the office where they will be assisted by the First Aid Officer.

ANAPHYLACTIC/ALLERGY MEDICATIONS Parents are required to provide documentation from their doctor/Allergist (ASCIA form) as well as medication clearly labelled by a pharmacist. Medical Action Plans are to be completed by students who may require medication for severe or life threatening allergies. The Action Plan must be signed by the students Doctor to confirm the details are correct.

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL Under no circumstances is a student to contact home and arrange to be collected. In the first instance, any student who becomes ill during the school day must initially advise the teacher and report to the office with a note. From there, students will either return to class or a parent or listed emergency contact person will be notified. Please ensure that the Administration office always has the current home and mobile telephone numbers. The emergency contact person should be someone who is available to collect your child from the school if the

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parent/guardian is unable to do so. Your child should be collected as soon as possible after you have been contacted by the school. We cannot provide long term bed care for students. Parents should not send sick children to school.

15. STUDENT DIARIES

Parents should familiarise themselves with the content of the Student Diary. It has important information about students’ daily routine, discipline procedures, guidelines for arriving at school, late notes etc.

WHAT DO I DO WHEN

I arrive late… Get a late pass from the Absence Office in G block. Please note students are required to bring a note on the date of their late arrival or for prearranged appointments/family commitments etc.

I have been absent from school … Your parents can call the absence line (Tel. No. 5582 7360) or respond to the text message or send a note with you on your return. You will be required to hand the note in at the Absence Office.

I will be absent for an exam or assignment due date …

Refer to the Assessment Policy.

I need to leave school early … You will be required to bring a note and have it signed by a Director. Once the letter is signed take it and get a leave pass from the Absence Office in G block. If you return to school you must report back to the Absence Office.

I am in the incorrect uniform …

Bring a note explaining why you are in the incorrect uniform. The note must be signed by a parent or guardian. You need to present this note to your Care Teacher or Year Coordinator. If you don’t have a note you will be given detention.

I am hurt or feel unwell … In class – inform your teacher who will send you with a note to the office. Outside the classroom – you are to report to the office. If you are injured at school – report to the office. In cases of a more serious injury, have someone notify the office immediately. If you are not able to be moved, a Director or Teacher is to be sent for immediately.

I need to take medication during school … Asthma inhalers/Anaphylaxis pens are the only form of medication to be carried by students. All other medications MUST be left at the office with specific instructions from a Doctor or Chemist as to their use and dosage. School staff are not permitted to hand out Panadol or other pain medication unless the correct forms have been completed and handed into the office. No medication is to be given by any student.

I am unable to participate in a lesson/activity … You must bring a note from your parent/guardian explaining why you cannot participate in a lesson/activity. The note should be handed to the teacher/teachers concerned.

I need to pay monies … Payments over the counter to the Cashiers Office. Hours of operation for students are:

Tuesday to Thursday 8.00am to 9.30am Monday and Friday CLOSED

Other payment options are Internet Banking and BPOINT – details are available on the school’s website: https://benowashs.eq.edu.au.

16. 2020 SUBJECT OFFERINGS

Benowa State High School’s “Many Pathways ~ No Limits” is a major focus towards 2020. Benowa SHS boasts a diverse curriculum responsive to the needs and interests of students. Course Outline Booklets for each year level provide comprehensive information on Modules taught and assessment required. Extensive information including course outlines and semester overviews can be found on the school website (www.benowashs.eq.edu.au). Years 7, 8 and 9 students in the Junior Secondary phase of learning will study a core of English, Mathematics, Science, SOSE and HPE, with an opportunity to “sample” various electives in Year 7 & 8 and “select” in Year 9. Year 10 to 12 students in the Senior Secondary phase of learning will select subjects to reflect a range of academic and/or vocational pathways. Subject selection processes support students in Years 9 to 12.

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JUNIOR SECONDARY PHASE OF LEARNING

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Behaviour Management in a supportive school environment Flexible ability groupings (Literacy/Numeracy)

Teacher Aide student support program School Leadership Student Support Services Team Appraisement Literacy Tutor

Merit Scheme Negotiated Timetables Access Department Programs Teacher Awards to students

Specialist Programs Dance Excellence French Immersion Excellence Music Excellence Sports Excellence STEM Waldorf

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Excursions Instrumental Music Visiting Artist Community Performances Alliance Francaise Tournament of Minds School Musical Science Summer Schools Rio Tinto Teams Challenge QAMT Problem Solving Competition

Leadership camps Choral Program Interschool Sport ITD Design Software Vocal and Choral Program Maths Challenge(Year 7>8 Link) National Chemistry Quiz MLTAQ Multimedia Multicultural Day National Competitions (English/Mathematics/Science)

Student Council Instrumental Music Program Carnivals Year 7, 8 & 9 Waldorf Program Dance, Drama, Music Performances/Competitions Instrumental Music Program International French Exchanges Art Exhibition Flexible Ability Groupings

Environment Club Year 9 Linguistic and Cultural Exchanges Cultural Activities Science Club Australasian Mathematics Assessment Festivals, Eisteddfods, Evening of Song MLTAQ Speaking Competition History/Geography Specialities Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians

Assessment Policy

In order to ensure effective assessment, Benowa State High School’s coordinated whole school approach will mean that the school: Plans for assessment at all stages of curriculum planning and implementation; Provides clear information to students and parents about how assessment and reporting will occur in the School; Ensures that students have the opportunity to demonstrate what they know, understand, and can do, in a variety of ways; Engages students in authentic assessment. Teachers will determine how well students are achieving in relation to the eight key learning areas. Core learning outcomes will be the basis of assessment. Assessment will be both formative and summative across the KLA’s. Students will be assessed continually throughout the year by both informal and formal processes. Curriculum Department assessment plans are implemented by teachers and monitored by Heads of Department.

Reporting Policy

The school reporting practices will be planned and reviewed in consultation with the school community. The P&C, School Council and Staff will be part of the annual reporting review. Reporting will reflect the needs of individual students and take a variety of formats and purposes depending upon the performance or achievement being reported, including: oral written electronic diagnostic formative summative Reports will include information about continuums of work which students are working towards demonstrating and will also provide data on social skills development. The school will report to parents three times per year, in addition to any subsequent reporting determined by annual reviews.

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SENIOR SECONDARY PHASE OF LEARNING

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Student Recognition

Student Leadership Teacher Awards to students

Merit Award Scheme Certificates of Achievement

Year 10 School Based Apprenticeships Traineeships SET Planning and Subject Planning Negotiated Timetables

Open Pathways Program SSS Team Behaviour Management in a supportive school environment

Vocational Training Program School Maintenance Projects

Year 11-12 School Based Apprenticeships Traineeships Negotiated Timetables Vocational Training Program

Open Pathways Program Behaviour Management in a supportive school environment

QCS Program SSS Team

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Maths Challenge QETA Economics Competition Fanfare National Chemistry Quiz Reef Trip Leadership Camps Choral Groups Instrumental Music Interschool Sport

BEAQ Business Competition Writers Day of Excellence Festival of Music AMP Economics/Business Studies Year 10 Linguistic and Cultural Exchanges National Science Quizzes Vocational Showcase Multicultural days Outdoor Education Programs

International Excursions Music Extension English Extension Extension Assessment Tasks (Mathematics) Festival of Literature Excursions Community Performance Visiting Artist School Based Apprenticeships Traineeships

Gold Coast Eisteddfod French Extension Science Competitions Vocal and Choral Music Public Speaking Competitions Homestead Leadership Environment Club Student Council

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS Senior Schooling/University Pathways Program Lower Secondary Schooling Program Study Abroad Program - Short term, 6 Months, 12 Months Student Exchange Program

Assessment Policy

In order to ensure effective assessment, Benowa State High School’s coordinated whole school approach will mean that the school: Plans for assessment at all stages of curriculum planning and implementation; Provides clear information to students and parents about how assessment and reporting will occur in the School; Ensures that students have the opportunity to demonstrate what they know, understand, and can do, in a variety of ways; Engages students in authentic assessment. Teachers will determine how well students are achieving in relation to key syllabus areas. Syllabus performance dimensions will be the basis of assessment. Assessment will be both formative and summative across subject offerings.

Reporting Policy

The school reporting practices will be planned and reviewed in consultation with the school community. The P&C, School Council and Staff will be part of the annual reporting review. Reporting will reflect the needs of individual students and take a variety of formats and purposes depending upon the performance or achievement being reported, including: oral written electronic anecdotal diagnostic formative summative Reports will include information about continuums of work which students are working towards demonstrating and will also provide data on social skills development. The school will report to parents three times per year, in addition to any subsequent reporting determined by annual reviews.

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PROGRAMS

17. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS Since 1990, Benowa has welcomed hundreds of International students to its programs offering a variety of opportunities for international students.

The Graduate Program Study Abroad Programs – Short Term; 6 months; 12 months Student Exchange Programs

Based on home country academic results and English language test results (ie ISLPR or IELTS) the student may be offered a place in the school or given a conditional offer and required to undertake a High School Preparation (HSP) prior to enrolling in the school. All international students are expected to attend English as a Second Language (ESL) classes from 3-5 pm one afternoon per week. Strict attendance and academic performance rules apply to international students.

18. CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM

A variety of activities, clubs and competitions outside the academic curriculum are available for students who have a particular interest they wish to pursue. These include:

School Production Gold Coast Eisteddfod Instrumental Music Concert and Big Bands LOTE Speech Contest Athletics Carnival Science Competition Cross Country Volleyball AFL Rugby Union Swimming Carnival Inter-school Sport Gold Coast Schools Business Ambassador

Drama Festival String Ensemble Jazz Ensembles School Choirs Griffith Business School Outreach Program Maths Competitions Accounting Competitions Gold Coast Junior Council Traineeships/Apprenticeships Work Placements/Work Experience Overseas Student Exchanges Reef Trip Ski Trip

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19. DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS

Early Childhood Studies Hospitality Practices Marine Sciences Prevocational Mathematics Engineering Furnishings Photography Applied Art Multi-Media Drama Studies Excellence programs in French Music Industry

LANGUAGES TAUGHT

French Japanese Spanish Italian

TERTIARY PATHWAYS

Bond University and Griffith University GCIT Certificate I, II, III and Diploma Courses

SPECIAL EVENTS

Marine Studies Reef Trip Snow Trip

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

High Distinctions in National Mathematics & Science Competitions High Distinctions in National Language Competitions Olympic Representation Volleyball excellence – National Top 10 schools Touch Football – World Champions

STAFF EXCELLENCE

Masters Degrees in Teaching, Education Education (Learning Support), Arts Education Special Education, Engineering Science Information Technology Prestigious ‘Palmes Academiques’ – Highest Award in French Education National Top 10 School – ‘Distinction in French Immersion’ (The Australian Newspaper Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Cyclist Recognition as ‘A School of Achievement in the Arts’

SPORT

Football – Touch Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Australian Rules Cricket Volleyball Life Saving/Surf Awareness Netball Basketball Dance Dance Aerobics Yoga Golf Baseball Tennis Ice Skating Sailing Ten Pin Bowling Zumba

SPECIAL ACTIVITES

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Music Programs Drama and Dance Performance

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Maritime Training Centre Business Education Centre Dance Studio and Recording Studio Library link to University Libraries Photographic Darkroom Tennis, Basketball and Volleyball Courts Art facilities including Kiln 6 Science Laboratories

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Junior Secondary School Program Senior Secondary School Program Study Abroad Program Study Tours Exchange Programs

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20. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

All students Year 7 – Year 12 have one lesson a week of Personal Development Program (PDP).

Year 7 – Year 11 cover a variety of topics with their Care Class teacher or guest speaker appropriate to their year level. These topics cover the four key values of the school: Cultural Acceptance and Respect; Integrity; Diligence and Compassion.

Topics may also include career tasks, SET-Planning, conflict resolution, goal setting etc.

All Year 10 students will complete an introduction to CPR training in 2019.

Year 12 students complete QCS training or a Certificate 1 Digital Interactive Media. All Year 12s complete CPR training during the year.

POLICIES 21. ATTENDANCE POLICY COME EVERY DAY! BE ON TIME! PROCEDURES FOR ALL STUDENTS:

a. Students are to attend school on every official school day gazetted by Education Queensland unless the student is ill or special family circumstances prevent the student from attending.

b. On each occasion the student is absent, an SMS text message is sent direct to a parent/guardian phone and a reply text should be made immediately. A note of explanation is then to be handed in at the Absence Office the day the student returns to school. Notes must include: Care Class, Student’s full name, Parent’s/Guardian’s name and signature; and a specific explanation. Parents should notify the school if a student is going to be absent for an extended period of time due to sickness or special circumstances. Absences will be approved when a note or medical certificate is received within one week from the date of absence.

c. Parents intending to take students for holidays during the school year must apply to the school in writing stating the dates the students will be absent from school and the reason why the vacation must be taken in school time. A request for work or special arrangement for assessment which will be missed during absence should be arranged through a negotiation sheet available from the office.

d. It is expected that parents will notify the school in writing when a student is leaving/ transferring to another school so that the student clearance form can be completed, and all books and equipment returned. This is necessary to enable a refund of fees or a transfer form to be issued.

e. Students who are late for school are to report to the Absence Office for a LATE PASS (otherwise an absence will be recorded).

f. Students who have to leave school early are to report to one of the Directors before school with a note stating the reason from their parents. A leave pass will be issued by the Absence Office.

g. Students of the school must be in attendance up to and including the last day of school of each semester.

h. The last week of school of each semester is to be a normal week in terms of behaviour, uniform and staff-student activities.

i. Year 11 and 12 students must be in attendance up to and including the dates set each year by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)

j. It is vital for students to strive to have 100% attendance or to obtain medical certificates to cover absences.

k. Each student is responsible for their punctuality and attendance. Parental support is appreciated but ultimately it is the individual student who will be held accountable by the school for being on time, being present or advising of genuine absences.

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Warning - Students may lose their YOUTH ALLOWANCE entitlement and/or may have to repay benefits received during time of absence for failing to:

(i) meet the above attendance requirements

(ii) follow correct procedure for late arrivals

(iii) acquire permission to miss class time to attend medical appointments.

warning of cancellation of enrolment cancellation of enrolment

Attendance Requirements - YOUTH ALLOWANCE / AIC / ABSTUDY

Students assisted under YOUTH ALLOWANCE, AIC or ABSTUDY living allowance may have five days of unapproved absences in a term before they are penalised. When unapproved absences exceed five days, the student will lose entitlement to the days in excess of five as well as having a fourteen day penalty period imposed. Therefore a student who has six whole days of unapproved absences during a term would lose an entitlement of one day plus the fourteen days following that day.

Benowa State High School will approve the following absences:

Genuine illness supported by a Medical Certificate which must be obtained at the beginning of or during the illness. Certificates received more than one week after the illness will NOT be accepted. Only original certificates will be accepted.

Personal or family problems (e.g. counselling, attendance at a funeral etc.). Each circumstance must be submitted in writing within one week and will be considered on its individual merits.

Participation in school-approved sporting or cultural events at school, state or national level which is supported with documentation.

Benowa State High School will NOT approve the following absences:

Finishing assignments or completing extra study at home - this disadvantages other students

Suspension or exclusion time

Vacations - irrespective of whether the school has approved the vacation for QSA purposes

Additional Notes

Half-day absences count towards total absences.

Frequent lateness will be added to other unapproved absences in Youth Allowance attendance checks.

If a student is absent (without approval) on the school day immediately before and immediately after a weekend, no allowance will be paid for the weekend.

A student receiving YOUTH ALLOWANCE who chooses to leave early for or return late after vacations is not entitled to the living allowance for the holiday.

Notes from parents, guardians or independent students are necessary for an absence to be considered “explained”. However, if the reasons given do not fit the criteria provided by YOUTH ALLOWANCE and the School, the absence will not be approved.

Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student who receives YOUTH ALLOWANCE or ABSTUDY to satisfy the school within one week that the absence should be “approved” according to the above guidelines. “Approval” cannot be given after this one-week period.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Students are not allowed to leave the school grounds unless a LEAVE PASS has been obtained from the Absence Office after the note has been sighted and signed by a Director. This refers to morning and lunch breaks as well as during lesson time.

Permission will be granted to leave the school grounds for the following reasons only:

l. A student becomes ill. In this case, a parent will be contacted by phone and an arrangement made for the student to go home. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to go home to an empty house.

m. A student is injured at school. Again in this case a parent will first be contacted, then an ambulance called if required.

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n. If parents or legal guardians have an important reason to take students from the grounds, students are to present a note giving the reason to one of the Directors before school and students are issued with a leave pass.

1. Sport is an integral part of the curriculum. Students should avoid making appointments on Wednesday afternoons and should include appointment cards with the note from parent/guardian.

STUDENT DETAILS – CHANGE OF INFORMATION

It is vitally important, should you change your address, place of employment, and/or telephone numbers to advise the Administration in writing as soon as these changes apply. You can do this by letter, fax, email or in person at the Administration Office. The form for this is also available for download from our school website.

22. PASTORAL CARE AND BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT

HEADS OF HOUSE

Heads of House should be contacted to discuss health issues, attendance, overall performance and progress and for any other queries parents may have. They are an integral part of the School Responsible Behaviour Plan for students and Pastoral Care. The Heads of House can be contacted on 5582 7333, or you can email the HOH directly through their email as identified on the website.

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY

We believe that everyone, regardless of whether they are a student, teacher, administrator or a member of our support and ancillary teams, is entitled to expect the same rights.

1. The right to learn, to teach, or to carry out their duties.

2. The right to be treated with dignity and respect.

3. The right to feel safe, emotionally and physically.

Students at Benowa State High School will:

Be diligent in their education;

Show integrity through their actions;

Show compassion towards others;

Respect themselves, others and the school environment.

When rules are clear, set out in advance and owned by the school community, the need to keep negotiating each behaviour disturbance is eliminated.

The consequences should match the behaviour in level of seriousness, appropriateness to age and be such that during the behaviour management process the student is treated with dignity and respect. A summary copy of the School Responsible Behaviour Plan is sent home each year. A copy is also part of the enrolment pack.

YEAR LEVEL DIRECTORS

Our administrative structure provides direct access for parents/caregivers to an administrator who has responsibility for enrolment, behaviour management and student support by year level.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

The School Code of Conduct provides short, clear statements of expectations of our students, their rights and responsibilities.

Students have the RIGHT: Students have the RESPONSIBILITY TO:

TO LEARN

allow others to learn be on time to class and school activities complete their work to the best of their ability bring the right equipment to every lesson

TO BE SAFE

be in the right place at the right time to keep their belongings safe as well as those of others safe make the school safe by not threatening, bullying or hurting anyone in any way make the classroom safe by obeying teacher instructions and safety directions especially in practical classes make the school safe by not bringing illegal substances or weapons into the school make the school safe by wearing uniform to allow immediate identification of intruders

TO BE RESPECTED

be polite to others use acceptable language always tell the truth not steal, damage or destroy the belongings of others keep the school environment clean and tidy have positive relationships, and not harass or abuse others

RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Environment

Students are expected to:

1. Enter classrooms from outside door only.

2. Eat and drink only in outdoor areas. (chewing gum is not permitted)

3. Enter classrooms only when there is a teacher present.

4. Respect the designated out of bounds areas.

5. Remove earphones when speaking to any staff member

Appearance

Students are expected to:

1. Wear correct uniform at all times at school and when travelling to and from home. If correct uniform is not available on a particular day, your parent is required to complete the Out of Uniform section in the back of the diary. This can then be presented to a Director, House Group Teacher or Head of House.

2. Display a high standard of cleanliness and personal grooming.

3. Wear hats outside only and wear caps correctly (not backwards)

Communication

Students are expected to:

1. Display basic good manners in communication, eg. “Please, Thank You, Excuse me, I’m sorry, May I have?”

2. Communicate effectively - listen and show respect for another’s right to speak without being put down or interrupted. Allow others the right to have opinions which may be different from their own.

3. Listen when someone (another student or a teacher) is speaking in class.

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4. Listen (without talking) at assembly.

5. Keep communication between students, whether in the classroom or in the grounds, free from obscenities and vulgarities, including “four letter” type terms, put-downs, or language which can be deemed “intimidatory”, insulting or hurtful, including references which are sexual or made according to gender, race, religion or academic ability.

6. Respond when spoken to by staff in the grounds in a polite, truthful and appropriate manner. It is not appropriate for students to question or challenge their directions.

7. Show respect for others who differ in any way from themselves by way of ethnic, religious and cultural background, abilities, skills, gender and physical differences.

8. Solve problems without resorting to violence, threats, harassment or abuse. Assistance to develop the skills to avoid conflict is available from the Guidance Officers, Sexual Harassment Officers, School Nurse, Heads of House and House Group Teachers.

Students must expect severe consequences if involved in any form of verbal or physical harassment.

THE MERIT SCHEME - rewarding good behaviour

This system is designed to recognise positive student behaviour, both inside and outside the classroom.

Students achieve placement in the positive awards system by means of merit stickers issued by teachers in recognition of courteous and cooperative behaviour in areas such as study, sport, voluntary school service, and/or making a positive contribution to the school community.

DETENTION STATEMENT

Students may be placed on a lunchtime detention for dress code infringement or lateness to school or class without explanation.

Students may be placed on after-school detention by Directors, HOD or Head of House as a consequence of inappropriate behaviour or dress code infringements.

Detentions are held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2.55pm to 3.25pm.

Parents will be given at least 24 hours’ notice in writing so that alternate transport arrangements can be made.

Students may also be put on lunch-time community service by school personnel.

Where appropriate, Administration may give students a Community Service detention on any afternoon after parental contact.

RESPONSIBLE THINKING ROOM

Students who disrupt the learning of other students in the classroom will be sent to the Responsible Thinking Room. They will be supervised in this room by the Behaviour Management teacher who will help them to think responsibly, to prepare a contract of behaviour and to negotiate with their teacher to re-enter the classroom.

VISITORS AND INTRUDERS

All visitors to our school should use Mediterranean Drive entrance to come into the Administration block. Visitors, including past students, are required to report to the Administration Office and may be issued with a pass to allow them to go to a designated area to see a teacher. Visitors who wish to speak to a student may be permitted to do so in the Administration office under supervision. For security reasons, students may not converse with outsiders in car parks or over boundary fences.

INTRUDERS AND TRESPASSERS are those who have not followed the above procedures. Police will be called to attend to such intrusion in the school.

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23. ASSESSMENT AND ASSIGNMENT POLICY

Rationale

Benowa SHS is committed to an educational philosophy that encourages all students to achieve personal excellence by developing their talents and abilities.

An assessment policy must provide a framework which ensures justice and equity for all students. Assessment incorporates all measures used by Benowa SHS to determine student performance. Assessment policy and procedures employed by the school comply with the policies and procedures set down by the Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority (QCAA).

At all times, decisions related to assessment matters will be based on the professional discretion of class teachers and the relevant Head of Department, sometimes in consultation with Administration. It is intended that this policy will inform all matters related to assessment.

Relevant Legislation and Policy

QCAA 2019 QCE and QCIA policy and procedures handbook

National Education Agreement (Australian Government 2015)

QCAA 2017 Principles of Quality Assessment

QCAA 2017 Attribute of Quality Assessment

QCAA 2017 Understanding K-12 Assessment

QCAA 2019 Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments

RESPONSIBILITIES

School Responsibilities

Publish all assessment dates via an assessment calendar

Provide students with assessment instruments in an appropriate time frame

Provide appropriate class time for assessment

Provide feedback to students on both rough draft and final assessment tasks in a timely manner

Enact procedures which ensure a consistency of standards is maintained in the marking of assessment instruments

Ensuring issues of plagiarism are identified and consequences applied

Student Responsibilities

Ensure all assessment tasks submitted are the original work of the student

Use the School Reference Policy

Present a draft to teachers for each assessment

Demonstrate mandated requirements of the course

Submit all assessment tasks by the due date

All Senior phase assessment tasks are to be submitted through online “Turn It In” software program

Complete a ‘Missed Examination’ form (Appendix A) or ‘Application for Extension – Assessment’ form (Appendix B) prior to the due date and submit to the relevant Head of Department (HOD) providing support documentation to validate the extension

Ensure all assessments are completed to a level that is deemed satisfactory, in terms of content and presentation by the subject teacher and the respective Head of Department.

Parent/Caregiver Responsibilities

Encourage students to submit all drafts and final assessment instruments by the due date;

Inform the appropriate school staff of any difficulties relating to the completion of assessment items and provide documentary evidence where necessary.

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EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT FLOWCHART

Exam completed YES NO

Assessment marked, standard assigned,

feedback given Phone call to school by Parent

Complete “Missed Examination” Form &

submit to relevant Head of Department (HOD)

HOD decision to allow opportunity to sit early

or late exam. Student informed of decision

HOD decision enacted. Subsequent result &

grading applied

Assignment completed YES NO

Assessment submitted, via “Turnitin” Unforeseen circumstances, Parent to phone

school and contact relevant HOD

Complete “Application for Extension – Other

than Examination” Form & submit to relevant

Head of Department (HOD). Support

documentation attached

Appendix F letter generated & sent to Parents

Possible “No Credit” assigned for Semester

Assessment marked, standard assigned,

feedback given

Standard of Achievement awarded on

evidence sighted/demonstrated Assessment submitted, via “Turnitin”

Assessment marked, standard assigned,

feedback given

YES NO

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Examination / Assessment

To access the full Examination/Assignment document please visit the school website – http://benowashs.eq.edu.au. This information can be found in the section Our School – Rules and Policies.

Turn It In

Instructions for enrolling in a Turn It In class can be found at: http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/support/help-center/enrolling-in-a-class Please note that your teacher will have to provide you with the class ID and password before you can enrol. Instructions for uploading your assignment can be found at: http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/support/help-center/submitting-papers-as-a-student You can also visit the following URL for general student help: http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/support/help-center/student-articles

Teaching Students about Plagiarism

So What is Plagiarism?

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. http://www.google.com.au/#hl=en&q=plagiarism&tbs=dfn:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=nwVZTvSCKYjqrQeS1uS8Cg&ved=0CDMQkQ4&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=b35bf691baf59779&biw=1152&bih=659

An Internet Solution to an Internet Problem by Eleanour Snow

The Internet has changed the way students research and write. Gone are the days of index cards with main ideas on one side and the source on the back. Students can research and write without ever touching a piece of paper until the final copy comes off the printer. They get most of their information from the Internet, and they do not view the Internet the same way they view a book (Townley and Parsell 2004). The Internet is somehow anonymous; there is no author, publisher, and copyright date. While they know using words from a book is wrong, they may not consider a Web site to be intellectual property (Frand 2000). http://innovateonline.info/pdf/vol2_issue5/Teaching_Students_about_Plagiarism_An_Internet_Solution_to_an_Internet_Problem.pdf

Turnitin Can Help With This Problem

What is Turnitin?

Turnitin is the leading originality checking and plagiarism prevention service used by millions of students and faculty, and thousands of institutions worldwide. Turnitin encourages best practices for using and citing other people’s written material. The service offers a complete web-based service to manage the process of submitting and tracking papers electronically, providing better—and faster—feedback to students.

How does Turnitin work?

The teacher sets up a class and an assignment in the Turnitin service. Students then submit papers to Turnitin via file upload. Turnitin’s proprietary software then compares the paper’s text to a vast database of 12+ billion pages of digital content (including archived Internet content that is no longer available on the live web) as well as over 110 million papers in the student paper archive, and 80,000+ professional, academic and commercial journals and publications.

What if Turnitin finds text matches in my paper?

Turnitin determines if text in a paper matches text in any of the Turnitin databases. By itself, Turnitin does not detect or determine plagiarism—it just detects matching text to help the teachers determine if plagiarism has occurred. Indeed, the text in the student’s paper that is found to match a source may be properly cited and attributed. It is recommended that teachers carefully review the Originality Report and all matches before making any determination of plagiarism. Such determinations of plagiarism require human judgment, and teachers and students alike should understand their institution’s academic integrity policies before turning in written assignments. https://turnitin.com/static/resources/documentation/turnitin/sales/Answers_to_Questions_Students_Ask.pdf

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24. HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is mandated by the Queensland Government. It provides students with opportunities to consolidate their classroom learning, pattern behaviour for lifelong learning beyond the classroom, and involve family members in their learning. The setting of homework takes into account the need for students to have a balanced lifestyle. This includes sufficient time for family, sport, culture, recreation and part-time employment where appropriate.

STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Students can take responsibility for their own learning by:

Discussing homework expectations with their parents or caregivers Accepting responsibility for the completion of homework expectations within set time frames Following up on comments made by teachers Seeking assistance when difficulties arise Organising their time to manage and balance home expectations, participation in physical activity and sport, cultural and recreational activities and part-time employment.

TEACHERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Teachers can help students establish a routine of regular, independent study by:

Setting homework on a regular basis Clearly communicating the purpose, benefits and expectations of all homework Checking homework regularly and providing timely and useful feedback Setting homework that is varied, challenging, directly related to class work and appropriate to students’ learning needs. Explicitly teaching strategies to develop organisational and time management skills and providing opportunities to practise these strategies through homework Giving consideration to other academic and personal development activities (school based or other) that students could be engaged in when setting homework Discussing with parents and caregivers any developing problems concerning their child’s homework and suggesting strategies to assist with their homework.

PARENTS’ and CAREGIVERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Parents and Caregivers can help their children by:

Reading with them, talking with them and involving them in tasks at home including shopping, playing games and musical instruments and physical activity Helping them to complete tasks by discussing key questions or directing them to resources Encouraging them to organise their time and take responsibility for their own learning Encouraging them to read and to take an interest in and discuss current local, national and international events Helping them to balance the amount of time spent completing homework, watching television, playing computer games, playing sport and music and engaging in other recreational activities Contacting the relevant teacher to discuss any concerns about the nature of homework and their children’s approach to the homework.

PHASES OF LEARNING

In the Junior Secondary phase of learning, Years 7 to 9, homework can be completed daily or set over a weekly or fortnightly period and may:

Include daily independent reading

Be coordinated across different subject areas

Include extension of class work, projects and research.

Homework in Years 7, 8 and 9 could be up to but generally not more than five hours per week.

In the Senior Secondary Phase, Years 10, 11 and 12, the amount of time devoted to homework and independent study will vary according to the student’s learning needs and individual program of learning, determined through their Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan. While teachers may provide students with additional work relevant to their learning which the student may undertake at home, young people during this phase should generally be

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independent learners exercising their own judgement as to the out-of-hours time they devote to their studies. Of course, care should be taken to ensure a balance is maintained between the various demands of study, sporting, cultural, recreational and part-time employment activities.

PURPOSE OF HOMEWORK

Homework can engage students in independent learning to complement work undertaken in class through:

Revision and reflection to consolidate learning

Pursuing knowledge individually and imaginatively

Preparing for forthcoming classroom learning

Homework that enhances student learning:

Is purposeful and relevant to students’ needs

Is appropriate to the phase of learning (Early, Middle or Senior)

Is appropriate to the capability of the student

Develops the student’s independence as a learner

25. TRANSPORT

a. Advice concerning bus routes/ times can be obtained from Surfside (5571 6555), Tamborine Bus Service (5545 1298 A.H.) or Coachtrans Australia (5506 9700).

b. Students who live more than 4.8km from their nearest High School by the shortest trafficable route are entitled to a bus pass. Application forms are available from the Queensland Transport Department, 1st floor, 34-36 Railway Street, Southport (Telephone 5630 8857).

c. Bus passes are forwarded by the bus company to the school. By signing for the Pass, students are accepting responsibility for loss. It is Parent’s responsibility to notify the appropriate bus company on any change of address.

d. All buses leave from the Benowa Road entrance.

e. Parents who collect their students by car are requested to use the Mediterranean Drive entrance to assist in alleviating the traffic congestion.

f. A bike enclosure is provided by the school at the end of E Block. Though this is locked during class time, no responsibility is taken by the school for damages to or loss of student bicycles.

TRAVEL RULES

Buses

To ensure the safety and the comfort of all passengers, students will:

Line up in single file before boarding a bus

Show their bus pass or ticket to the driver on boarding and when requested

Behave safely at all times

Respect the needs and comfort of other passengers

Respect bus property by not marking or damaging it

Always follow instructions about safety on the bus

Under the Code of Conduct for School Bus Travel, students may lose their bus pass for offensive or dangerous behaviour. They may also be refused permission to travel on buses.

Bikes

Normal road rules apply to and from school, i.e.

Wear bike helmets

Ride bikes on bikeways where possible

Walk bikes across pedestrian crossings

Do not ride through red lights

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School rules for bikes:

All students riding bikes must enter and exit the school via Mediterranean Drive gates

Bikes should be walked from the gates to the bicycle enclosure in the morning

Students are expected to walk their bikes from the enclosure to the gates at the end of the day

Bikes should be locked in the bicycle enclosure

Cars

All students wishing to drive a MOTOR VEHICLE to school must:

Register the make, model, colour and registration number of the vehicle and provide authorisation from their parents to drive the vehicle or carry passengers (pro-forma available from the Heads of House)

Only use the vehicle during the school day with the permission of Administration All students wishing to be passengers in a student-driven vehicle must:

Register the name of the student driver and provide authorisation from their parents to travel with this student (pro-forma available from the Year 12 Head of House).

No responsibility is taken by the school for damage to any cars parked on school property.

26. MOBILE DEVICES AND PERSONAL MUSIC PLAYERS

The use of mobile phones and personal music players is subject to the following policy:

These are to be switched off during class time to protect the classroom environment and to not interfere with the learning of other students

These will be confiscated if used during class time. These may be collected from administration at 2.45pm

The sharing of inappropriate images by mobile phone will be regarded as gross misconduct and subject to consequences in the Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students.

27. PROPERTY

The school cannot accept responsibility for the theft or loss of property.

Students can protect valuable items by:

Labelling all equipment and uniforms with their name and home group

Keeping their bag with them during classes and breaks

Paying money at the Cashier’s window as soon as they arrive at school

Never leaving money or valuables in their bag

Using the school safe for storage of money or other valuables

Caring for their property and the property of others

Locking bikes with a chain and padlock in the bicycle enclosure

28. PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items which may interrupt the good order and management of the school are not permitted at school, on school excursions, at school functions or on camps:

Aerosol Cans of any kind including deodorant Drugs of any kind (includes cigarettes, alcohol) Matches or lighters

Skate Boards/Scooters Weapons of any sort real or imitation Chewing gum

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29. SPORT, RECREATION & LEISURE ACTIVITIES

All students are expected to participate in school organised activities on Wednesday afternoons for approximately 90 minutes each week.

Activities include:

Interschool sport competitions

School musical and drama productions

Recreation and leisure activities

Guest speakers

Three Carnivals for Homestead swimming, athletics and cross-country are scheduled during the year.

The school does not have insurance to cover injury sustained to students during school activities. Parents are advised to take out their own cover if they wish.

30. INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

All students are issued with an individual username which provides access to a variety of curriculum software packages, email and the Internet. In order to ensure students accept responsibility for correct access/use of this facility Education Queensland requires parents/guardians and students to sign a Computer and Internet Usage Agreement on enrolment. More details can be found in the student organiser.

BYOD stands for Bring Your Own device. This model allows students to bring an IT device to Benowa State High School that best supports their learning needs (within specifications). This scheme is now operating for Years 7 to 12. Further details are available on the schools website http://benowashs.eq.edu.au.

Why are schools providing students access to ICT facilities?

To ensure young Queenslanders are well equipped to contribute fully to the information economy, the education sector is responding innovatively. See Smart Classrooms: http://education.qld.gov.au/smartclassrooms

This strategy focuses innovative programs and resources towards schools, teachers and students. An essential tool for schools in the provision of innovative educational programs is the utilisation of intranet, Internet and network services. Therefore, access to these technologies is an increasingly essential part of the modern educational program provided in schools.

What is acceptable/appropriate use/behaviour by a student?

It is acceptable for students to use school computers and network infrastructure for: assigned class work and assignments set by teachers; developing literacy, communication and information skills; authoring text, artwork, audio and visual material for publication on the Intranet or Internet, solely for educational purposes as supervised and approved by the school; conducting research for school activities and projects; communicating with other students, teachers, parents or experts in relation to school work; and access to online references such as dictionaries, encyclopaedias, etc. Students can also collaborate, research and learn through Education Queensland’s e-learning environment.

What is unacceptable/inappropriate use/behaviour by a student?

It is unacceptable for students to: download, distribute or publish offensive messages or pictures; use obscene or abusive language to harass, insult or attack others; deliberately waste printing and Internet resources; damage computers, printers or the network equipment; violate copyright laws which includes plagiarism; use unsupervised Internet chat; and use online e-mail services (e.g. hotmail), send chain letters or Spam e-mail (junk mail). Usernames and passwords are to be kept by the student and not divulged to any other individual (e.g. a student must not give their fellow students their username and password).

Students must not use another student or staff member’s username or password to access the school’s network, including not trespassing in another person’s files, home drive or e-mail. Additionally, students should not divulge personal information (e.g. name, parent’s name, address), via the Internet or e-mail, to unknown entities or for reasons other than to fulfil the educational program requirements of the school.

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What is expected of schools when providing students with access to ICT facilities?

Schools will provide information in relation to student access and usage of its network and reserves the right to restrict/remove student access to the intranet, extranet, Internet or network facilities if parents or students do not adhere to the school’s network usage and access guideline/statement.

Schools will prepare students for the possibility of unanticipated access to harmful information, materials or approaches from unknown persons via the Internet (e.g. run through processes for disregarding (or ceasing access) to information, the process for reporting accidental access to harmful information and reporting approaches from unknown persons via the Internet to the supervising teacher or school staff member).

Where possible, classes involving Internet usage by students will be prepared prior to class engagement, including, filtering and checking sites students are directed to visit. An assessment should be made of the appropriate timeframe for access to the Internet for completing the set task or duration a student should have access to the Internet (e.g. during schools hours, outside of school hours).

What awareness is expected of students and their parents/guardians?

Students and their parent/guardians should:

understand the responsibility and behaviour requirements (as outlined by the school) that come with accessing the school’s ICT network facilities and ensure they have the skills to report and discontinue access to harmful information if presented via the Internet or e-mail; be aware:

that the ICT facilities should be utilised with good behaviour as stipulated under the Code of School

Behaviour.

that students breaking these rules will be subject to appropriate action by the school. This may include

restricted access to ICT facilities.

the Internet gives access to information on and from a wide variety of organisations, subjects, people,

places with origins from around the world. The school cannot control information accessed through the

Internet; and information may be accessed or accidentally displayed which could be illegal, dangerous

or offensive, with or without the student’s immediate knowledge.

teachers will always exercise their duty of care, but protection, mitigation and discontinued access to

harmful information requires responsible use by the student.

Uncontrolled copy. Refer to ICT-PR-004: Using the Department’s Corporate ICT Network at http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/ict/ictpr004/ for master. Version 1.0 01/01/2007

31. PRIVACY STATEMENT

ENROLMENT

The Department of Education is collecting the information on this form for the purpose of the school enrolment and student management. Personal information collected by the Department is protected by the Queensland Government’s Information Standard 42 – Information Privacy.

However, in accordance with Information Sharing Protocols and Memoranda of Understanding, some of this information may be passed on to government agencies. Some of these state government agencies include Queensland Health, Queensland Transport, Queensland police Service and Department of Families. The Commonwealth Government, through Centrelink, may require information for matching purpose in relation to the payment of study assistance benefits to some students.

Personal information on the enrolment form can be disclosed to other third parties without the individual’s consent where authorised or required by law.

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ATTENDANCE/ACHIEVEMENT/BEHAVIOUR

While students are enrolled in and attend state schools, school staff will collect personal information about their academic performance, attendance and behaviour for the purpose of monitoring their educational progress and providing educational programs to suit the needs of the student.

Year 11 and 12 student details and academic profiles will be passed on to the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for the purpose of processing Senior Certificates and Tertiary Entrance Statements. Year 7 and 9 student names are passed on to the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for the purpose of issuing individual reports in relation to the assessment of numeracy and literacy skills of students (NAPLAN).

This personal information can be disclosed to other third parties without the individual’s consent where authorised or required by law.

WELLBEING, PROTECTION AND SAFETY

During a student’s attendance, the Department of Education may also collect personal information that relates to the wellbeing, protection and safety of the student. This personal information may be passed on to agencies such as Queensland Health, Queensland Police Service and Department of Families in accordance with Education Queensland’s Student Protection Policy and other policies relating to student behaviour.

This personal information can be disclosed to other third parties without consent where authorised or required by law.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE CARE OF THE STATE – DATA-MATCHING

The Department of Education and Department of Families conduct a data-matching program to improve school achievement outcomes for children and young people in care.

The data-matching program involves a comparison, through a unique identifier, of certain personal information of children and young people in care and those children of similar age in the general school student population, including those who have special needs. This personal information may include:

achievement levels;

retention rates;

age

school year levels;

school disciplinary absences; and

student movement between schools

You may obtain further information about the Queensland Government’s privacy regime contained in Information standard 42–Information Privacy at http://www.iie.qld.gov.au/informationstandards. If you have any questions about privacy or access to information, you may contact Education Queensland’s Privacy Contact Officer on 3237 0546.

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1. Right to equality

2. Freedom from discrimination

3. Right to life, liberty, personal security

4. Freedom from slavery

5. Freedom from torture and degrading treatment

6. Right to recognition as a person before the law

7. Right to equality before the law

8. Right to remedy by competent tribunal

9. Freedom from arbitrary arrest, exile

10. Right to a fair public hearing

11. Right to be considered innocent until proven guilty

12. Freedom from interference with privacy, family, home, &

correspondence 13. Right to free movement in and out of any country

14. Right to asylum in other countries from persecution

15. Right to a nationality and freedom to change it

16. Right to marriage and family

17. Right to own property

18. Freedom of belief and religion

19. Freedom of opinion and information

20. Right of peaceful assembly and association

21. Right to participate in government and free elections

22. Right to social security

23. Right to desirable work and to join trade unions

24. Right to rest and leisure

25. Right to adequate living standards

26. Right to education

27. Right to participate in cultural life and community

28. Right to social order assuring human rights

29. Community duties essential to free and full development

30. Freedom from state and personal interference in the above rights

Contact Us

Telephone: 07 5582 7333

Web: benowashs.eq.edu.au

Email: enrolments@benowashs.eq.edu.au

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