2017 International Prospectus by Townsville Grammar School

townsville gr ammar school Prospectus

Opening doors since 1888

welcome to townsville gr ammar school Townsville Grammar School is the pre-eminent independent

journey at Grammar enjoys the benefit of belonging to a school

school in North Queensland. Townsville Grammar is a

with a recognised culture of achievement and shared success.

co-educational, non denominational school for students from Pre-Prep to Year 12, offering boarding from Year 7.

Students are nurtured to develop and demonstrate mutual respect and self-discipline in behaviour, dress and manner.

Townsville Grammar provides a stimulating environment

Underpinning this, the highly professional staff endeavour

where young people can achieve their personal best and reach

to provide every student individual attention together with

their full potential. The School motto Bonus Intra Melior Exi - to

pastoral and academic support.

“come in good and go out better” is a guiding philosophy in our approach to the academic, sporting, cultural and character development of all young Grammarians who pass through the School. Every student who embarks on their educational

link ed to t he pa s t, headed for the future Established in 1888 as one of Queensland’s original

values of respect, honesty, industry, responsibility

Grammar Schools, the School has a long and proud

and integrity are modelled, valued and rewarded at

history, being the first co-educational secondary

Townsville Grammar School, as a vital part of character

school established in North Queensland. Traditional

development in young lives.

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individual at t ention Every child is unique. Every child has a talent

A unique opportunity available to all students

that can be nurtured and every child deserves

in the Middle and Senior Schools is access to

to be treated as an individual. Effective

free after school tutorials in each of the key

learning and teaching is based upon an

learning areas - a service provided by teaching

understanding of the individual to allow each

staff to ensure that each student is able to

childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true potential to blossom.

easily access assistance or extension when

Townsville Grammar attracts staff nationally and internationally and selects only the finest teachers who can use their experience and

required. The School also provides a learning support programme to respond to individual learning needs.

well developed teaching skills to identify

Townsville Grammar School subscribes to

individual needs and maximise learning for

a whole school approach to pastoral care,

each student.

involving Class, Form and Subject Teachers,

Staff monitor each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual progress and continuous feedback is given to the student and their family. The School strives to keep parents well informed through formal and informal reporting, newsletters, a vibrant website and e-communications.

designated Year Level Co-ordinators, Boarding Houseparents, and Heads of School. The objective is to provide supportive and caring adults within the School who are available and willing to support students through vital stages of their development.

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academic focus A strong academic grounding is the best investment in your

thinking, intercultural understanding and respect for others, the

childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. Since 1888, Townsville Grammar has been

IB Diploma is accepted by universities around the globe with many

providing an environment where students can achieve their

universities offering scholarships, bonus entrance points, subject

best possible academic outcomes. Townsville Grammar has an

credits and even advanced placement to IB graduates.

outstanding record of academic success with results that are unrivalled in North Queensland.

Your guarantee of a quality education can be glimpsed through programmes such as the IB and the depth of core faculties such

A seamless curriculum is provided from Pre-Prep to Year 12,

as Modern Languages where students have a choice of five

offering the highest quality education and facilities for your child

foreign languages to study.

- a place where happy, confident students are encouraged to become self disciplined, responsible adults.

Your child has an individual path in life and at Townsville Grammar our aim is to provide an environment where every

Townsville Grammar is an accredited International Baccalaureate

child can achieve their personal best. Townsville Grammar

(IB) World School and offers students entering Year 11 the choice

celebrates academic success as well as consistent effort to

between the IB Diploma course and the Queensland Certificate

inspire a passion for life-long learning.

of Education. Emphasising high academic standards, critical

International Baccalaureate World School

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opportunit y to shine Townsville Grammar is much more than just a

Townsville Grammar School’s Music

school of academic excellence. At Grammar we

Programme is first class and an integral part

recognise that well-rounded children have many

of life at the School. Students can be involved

cultural and artistic talents that can be developed

in music across both campuses through

both inside and outside the classroom.

orchestras, ensembles, bands, choirs and

Our rich and diverse co-curricular offerings nurture and grow each individual’s unique talents, as well as allowing students to learn new skills, have new experiences and explore hidden qualities. The School’s state-of-the-art Performing Arts Complex provides a magnificent setting for students to learn all aspects of the stage - from drama and public speaking through to dance and technical aspects of performance. Our biennial School Productions are a dynamic tribute to the expertise and devotion to the Performing Arts within the School. Productions involve students in acting, singing, playing in orchestras, backstage and everything in

private instrumental lessons. Our musicians perform not only for School functions and eisteddfods but are also in high demand for festivals and community functions in Townsville. Townsville Grammar offers leadership opportunities to students from Year 5 through to Year 12. At the Junior, Middle and Senior levels students can be involved in a range of committees, community groups and programmes or strive to hold one of the leadership positions. The School also offers a huge range of opportunities in co-curricular activities such as Art Club, Debating, Public Speaking, Chess Club, Readers Cup and OptiMINDS.

between. The level of the professionalism of this event is a source of great pride for the whole Grammar community.

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gr ammar spirit Students new to Townsville Grammar School quickly perceive the unique Grammar Spirit that envelops the School community. This sense of belonging translates into pride - pride in themselves and pride in being a Grammarian. As a community, it also means that students genuinely enjoy not only their own success, but the success of their peers. This atmosphere of mutual respect between students and staff underpins the whole School community and makes striving for personal bests truly worthwhile and satisfying. At Townsville Grammar there are many opportunities for students to display their leadership skills, develop team work and achieve their personal best. Grammar offers sporting competition to students at interhouse and interschool level and is the only school to offer Townsville club level competition through Rugby@Grammar, Rowing@Grammar and Netball@Grammar. There are many opportunities for those who want to participate just for the joy of belonging to a team, right through to the elite athletes who proudly represent at state or even national level in their chosen sport. A unique opportunity available for TGS students is the Swim@Grammar programme offering free before and after school coaching at the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solar heated Olympic length swimming pool. In every sport the coaches and team managers encourage the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and commitment - valuable character traits that will stand Grammar students in good stead for the rest of their lives. The sporting hub of the School is the fully airconditioned Centenary Gymnasium used for Physical Education lessons and training for a variety of sports. At every level there is one outstanding characteristic - these children are very proud to wear the black and gold for their School, whatever the scoreboard may say at the end of the day.

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home away from home Boarding life at Townsville Grammar brings

club sports to ten pin bowling; the latest movies

together young men and women from a remarkably

at the cinema to picnics at Crystal Creek, and

diverse set of backgrounds and geographical

everything in between – our boarders are busy,

locations. Since the day the School opened in

happy people.

1888, boarding has been, and continues to be, an important part of the School.

Boarders are valued members of Grammar sporting teams, featuring in Townsville Club sports

Lifetime friendships are formed in boarding as

of Rugby Union, Netball and Rowing teams, as well

students grow and support each other as members

as numerous interschool teams. The computer and

of the boarding family. Boarding students learn

library facilities, music practice rooms, swimming

important skills of tolerance, patience and

pool, gymnasium and sporting facilities are all

understanding by living in this large family. Through

accessible for boarders after hours.

boarding, students develop into independent adults, able to live, learn and work in a community environment that reflects the real world.

At Townsville Grammar we ensure that meals and the domestic environment for boarders are of the highest standard. Boarders have input into the

Townsville Grammar’s unofficial boarding motto

menus served in the air-conditioned dining room.

is a ‘busy boarder is a happy boarder’. Structured

Houseparents, Residential Supervisors, medical

study time is part of a boarder’s routine from

staff, domestic staff and the Director of Boarding

Sunday to Thursday, with outings, excursions and

work closely to provide the most productive and

camps co-ordinated for their enjoyment each

positive environment possible. Whilst boarding

weekend. Organised, supervised weekend activities

school can never be the same as home these staff

cover the full spectrum: from casual breakfast

work devotedly to ensure that boarders feel ‘at

brunches to dinners at a city restaurant; organised

home’ whilst at school.

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let the journey begin...

TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL Opening doors since 1888

WELCOME TO TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL Thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at Townsville Grammar School. Where you send your children to School is one of the biggest decisions you will make on their behalf and should not be taken lightly. An electronic version of this and all documents relating to the School is available on the School website at www.tgs.qld.edu.au Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational school from Pre-Kindy to Year 12, with boarding available from Year 7. Our aim is to develop the vital partnership between school and family in order to help all students be happy and achieve their personal best. On enrolling your child you will find that at Grammar, there are several factors which set the School apart: high standards of discipline and equally high expectations of student behaviour; dedicated staff who take a personal interest in their students, both within and beyond the classroom providing a balance to the academic focus of the School; and a culture of achievement within the School, where students genuinely applaud the successes of their peers. Townsville Grammar School is located in Townsville in tropical North Queensland, Australia. The School is accessible via three campuses: Annandale (Pre-Prep to Year 6), North Ward (Years 7 to 12) and Townsville Grammar School recently opened its second Junior Campus located in North Shore. Initially, only Pre-Kindy to Early Primary until subsequent stages are completed. North Shore mirror the Annandale Campus and still includes all the key strengths that Townsville Grammar School is known for throughout North Queensland. Personal School Tours are available at a time that suits you and allow you to discuss the issues that you feel are important to your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education face to face. Please contact me to arrange a time. Please also feel free to download the Application Form from the Enrolments section of our website at www.tgs.qld.edu.au. . I encourage you to contact me either via telephone: 61 7 4722 4973, mobile: 0409 054 107, or email at kristell.scott@tgs.qld.edu.au . I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

KRISTELL SCOTT Director of Enrolments & Marketing

Years 7-12 North Ward 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

Pre-Prep -Year 6 Annandale 1 Brazier Drive ANNANDALE QLD 4814

Pre-Kindy-Early Primary North Shore 70-90 North Shore Blvd NORTH SHORE QLD 4818

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ENROLMENT POLICY (PREP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; YEAR 12) ENROLMENTS As a result of increasing demand for places at Townsville Grammar School, the School has formalised the following Enrolment Policy. Waiting lists are now a regular part of our discussions with prospective families. Hence the need for a written Enrolment Policy. This Policy is regularly reviewed, and amended according to changing circumstances. ENROLMENT POLICY Townsville Grammar School is proud of the fact that it is an open access School, which invites enrolments regardless of gender, religion, race, academic prowess or physical circumstances. A non-refundable Application Fee is payable upon lodgment of the Application for Enrolment form. A separate Application must be lodged for each student. Subject to all of the enrolment requirements having been met, in the normal course of events, students will be offered a place approximately six months prior to the commencement of the following school year. At that time, a nonâ&#x20AC;?refundable Confirmation Fee will also be paid. Places will be offered, taking into account the following considerations: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Existing student in the School Sibling of a student currently enrolled at the School Son or daughter of a Townsville Grammar School staff member School record, including pastoral and behavioural profile validated by referee check from previous school, where applicable 5. Transfers from another Grammar School within the Grammar Schools Association in Queensland or AHISA school in Australia 6. Date of application Any applications received after offers are made will be considered on a case by case basis. Once all places are accepted, a waiting list will commence. Students on the waiting list will then be offered any subsequent positions that may become available, according to the above criteria. The School has the right to amend this policy from time to time. The Principal has the right to exercise his or her discretion in relation to all enrolment matters, including the weighting to be attached to each of the criteria above.

Years 7-12 North Ward 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

Pre-Prep -Year 6 Annandale 1 Brazier Drive ANNANDALE QLD 4814

Pre-Kindy-Early Primary North Shore 70-90 North Shore Blvd NORTH SHORE QLD 4818

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HOW TO ENROL – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Send the following information to the Director of Enrolments 45 Paxton Street, North Ward. QLD. 4810. AUSTRALIA When you have decided to enrol your son or daughter at Townsville Grammar, the following items should be forwarded to the School for consideration: 

The completed International Student Application for Enrolment Form. It should be noted under the National Code, 51.1 that the information provided by the student to the provider may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies and the Fund Manager of the ESOS Assurance Fund, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code.

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The names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees - one must be the Principal of your child’s present school or, if the Principal is not available, the Deputy Principal or appropriate member of staff. The second should be a highly respected member of the community in which you live. It is school policy that references be confidential. Therefore, we shall communicate directly with the people nominated to obtain the required references.

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A copy of your child’s latest school reports – at least two school reports are required. Should these be in a language other than English, then a certified English translation is also required.

Students applying for Yr 10 or above should also provide evidence of English language ability. Once the Application and school reports have been received, they will be reviewed by a panel of Senior Staff. If an offer is to be made you will then receive: (a) A Letter of Offer from Townsville Grammar School (b) An invoice of fees required. Once the fees have been received by the School, the following will then be issued to allow you to proceed with a Student Visa Application: (i) Confirmation of Enrolment – a copy of this will then be faxed to you. (ii) Accommodation and welfare document for those under 18 years of age. Details of student visa processes can be obtained from your nearest Australian Consulate or Embassy. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance in any way.

KRISTELL SCOTT Director Years of 7-12Enrolments North Ward 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

CODE: 00564G Primary Pre-Prep -Year 6 CRICOS PROV. Pre-Kindy-Early Board of Trustees of Townsville North Grammar Shore School Annandale 70-90 North Shore Blvd 1 Brazier Drive NORTH SHORE QLD 4818 ANNANDALE QLD 4814

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2017 Fees for Student Visa Fees Payments Fees (in Australian dollars) Enrolment Fee (non refundable) is $500

2017 Tuition Fees

Per Year

Per Term

Tuition Fee (Year 1 to Year 6) Tuition Fee (Year 7 to Yr 12)

$17 200 $24 920

$4 300 $6 230

Boarding fee (Year 7 to Year 12) $17 448 Homestay is $350 per week for each week of residence

$4 362

2017 Non Tuition Fees

Other Non Tuition Course Fees that will also apply: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): For visa duration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; See Medibank Private website for online calculation of exact cost Any other course related fees (e.g., excursion fees, course material, year level camps etc., ) Estimated cost of school uniforms:

Estimate of $500 per semester See Uniform section of website: Estimate of one off cost of A$1,000

Fees are due at the commencement of each term. Quarterly fees are due at the commencement of each term. Hence, the Term Fees are due 4 times per year and should be with the School by the following dates: 27 January, 2017 21 April, 2017 14 July, 2017 6 October, 2017 Details for Telegraphic Transfer of Funds: Bank Name National Australia Bank Bank Address Sturt Street, Townsville Account Name Townsville Grammar School Account Number 508 996 603 BSB 084 970 SWIFT Code NAT AAU 3302S Please note: These fees are applicable for 2017 and may increase slightly for subsequent years.

Years 7-12 North Ward 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

Pre-Prep -Year 6 Annandale 1 Brazier Drive ANNANDALE QLD 4814

Pre-Kindy-Early Primary North Shore 70-90 North Shore Blvd NORTH SHORE QLD 4818

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MUSIC@GRAMMAR Music at Townsville Grammar School is a vibrant feature of School life. The Music Programme comprises three overlapping spheres, Curriculum Music, Ensembles and Instrumental-Vocal Tuition. Curriculum, or Classroom Music is where students make and respond to music through listening, performing and composing. They learn about the elements of music, and gain understanding of the range of styles and contexts of music. In the Junior School, all children receive two half-hour Music classes each week. In Year 3, one of the music classes involves participating in the Year 3 Strings Programme. In the Middle school, all students in Year 7 attend a Music class each week. Music as an Elective extension subject is available for students in Years 8 and 9 with an allocation of three lessons per week. In the Senior School, Music is an elective subject in Years 10, 11 and 12. Townsville Grammar also offers the advanced course, Music Extension, for Year 12. Music is also offered for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma for students in Years 11 and 12 at Higher and Standard Levels. Curriculum Music in all year Levels involves Performing, Composing and Analysing. The skills learnt in classroom music are applied in the sphere of Ensemble participation. In the choral and instrumental ensembles that we offer in our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools, students learn the skills of performing with others, the discipline of rehearsal attendance, and exposure to a wide range of opportunities. Ensemble members have the opportunity to join international and national Music tours organised by the School. Ensembles include:  Grammar Singers (Senior Choir)  Grammar Mezzo (Middle School Choir)  Senior Girls’ Vocal Ensemble  Senior Boys’ Vocal Ensemble  Middle School Boys’ Choir  Symphony Orchestra  String Orchestra  Big Band  Concert Band  Celtic Strings  Clarinet Ensemble  Flute Ensemble  Cello Ensemble  Chamber Music  Classical Guitar Ensemble

Years 7-12 North Ward 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

Pre-Prep -Year 6 Annandale 1 Brazier Drive ANNANDALE QLD 4814

Pre-Kindy-Early Primary North Shore 70-90 North Shore Blvd NORTH SHORE QLD 4818

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Ensemble membership is supported by the sphere of Instrumental and Vocal tuition. At Grammar, the School encourages students to learn instruments by integrating instrumental lessons into the school timetable. Our experienced and qualified music tutors rotate the lessons so that students do not miss too much of any other subject. Individual specialist lessons are available in: • • • • • •

Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar Piano: Classical, Modern Voice: Classical, Modern Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Recorder Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba Percussion: Drum Kit, Orchestral Percussion

The School arranges regular performance opportunities for students involved in the Music programme. These include: • Soirées and recitals for individual student performances each term • Annual Grammar Sings Choirs Concert at St James’ Cathedral • Annual Instrumental Ensembles Showcase Concert at Riverway Theatre • Eisteddfod participation • Participation in School Productions • Performances for community events • Performances associated with the Australian Festival of Chamber Music • Participation in the Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition • Performances at important School events such as the Anzac Day Ceremony, • Cum Laude Ceremonies and Speech Night • School Assembly performance • Oversees and Interstate Tours The modern and well-resourced Townsville Grammar Music Centre has recently undergone renovation and extension. The new extension has a state-of-the-art classroom/performance space, Music Library and new laptop computers. The Music Centre includes two grand pianos, electronic keyboards and computers with upto-date composition software. The teaching studios are all air conditioned, with mirrors and keyboards or pianos. Please feel free to wander around the Music Centre to gain a feel for the musical vibe. The Junior School has a dedicated Music space with the Arts Cottage. The Music Centre is open from 7.30 am each weekday and we encourage students to use the facilities to develop their skills. Further information on Music at Grammar may be obtained from:

Mr Samuel Blanch, Director of Music | tel: 07 47224938 | email: samuel.blanch@tgs.qld.edu.au

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2017 BUS INFORMATION The School currently runs bus routes using our own buses and leasing buses from Sunbus. The TGS owned bus routes are outlined below: North Ward to Annandale & Return  Morning: For Years 3 - 6 departs from North Ward at 8:00am and arrives at Annandale at 8:20am.  Morning: For Prep - Year 2 departs from North Ward at 8:15am and arrives at Annandale at 8:35am. Parents must remain with their children until boarding time.  Afternoon: Departs from Annandale at 3:10pm and arrives at North Ward at 3:35pm.  Late Afternoon: Departs from Annandale at 4:30pm and arrives at North Ward at 4:55pm. Students are to be picked up at North Ward no later than 5:00pm. Bushland Beach and North Shore to Annandale & Return This free service for Townsville Grammar Junior students continues for 2017. To use this bus they need to be at the bus stop in their Grammar uniform. No bus passes are required.  Morning: For Prep - Year 12 departs from Bushland Beach at 7:30am and arrives at North Shore at 7:40am. Year 7 to Year 12 Senior Students transfer to the paying service to North Ward at this stop.  Morning: For Prep–Year 6 students continue to Annandale depart North Shore 7:50am and arrive Annandale at 8:15am  Afternoon: Departs from Annandale at 3:10pm and arrives North Shore 3:30pm, then to Bushland Beach arriving 3:45pm. North Shore to North Ward & Return This is a paying service for Senior School Students  Morning: For Year 7 to Year 12 Students depart North Shore at 7:45am and arrive at North Ward at 8:05am  Afternoon: Departs from North Ward at 3:35pm and arrives at North Shore at 4:00pm and then to Bushland Beach arriving at 4:15pm. Routes serviced by Sunbus For all enquiries regarding pick up times and bus routes serviced by Sunbus, please view the website www.sunbus.com.au or contact Sunbus direct on (07) 4771 9800. There are three alternative methods of payment for Bus Travel: TGS Term Pass for unlimited travel (valid for one term only)

$250.00

TGS Traveler Tickets (book of 50 tickets)

$160.00

Casual Traveler Tickets

$ 4.00

Campus to Campus Bus Service – Junior School students (P-6) only

Free of Charge

The School reserves the right to revise fee charges at any time All tickets are available from the School Office and ONLY the Term Passes may be charged to Fee Accounts. All other tickets must be paid for at the time of collection. If a student loses their Term Pass, the first replacement is free, however, subsequent replacements will incur a fee. Bus Passes All students travelling on buses must present a Term Bus Pass or a Casual Traveller Ticket to the driver on boarding. Queensland Transport Bus Passes are available for students who live 4.8km or more from their nearest State High School, or 3.2km from the nearest State Primary School. These passes entitle students only to travel to that school. Student may be either eligible for a Full Pass or a Partial Pass, depending on their location. The Partial Pass must be presented to the school in order to obtain Bus Tickets at a discounted price. Eligible students and students from Magnetic Island will need to obtain their appropriate pass from Sunbus. To check if your child is eligible, please contact Sunbus on (07) 4771 9800. Students who obtain a Full Pass from Sunbus present this card for use of the School’s Bus Service. Years 7-12 North Ward 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

Pre-Prep -Year 6 Annandale 1 Brazier Drive ANNANDALE QLD 4814

Pre-Kindy-Early Primary North Shore 70-90 North Shore Blvd NORTH SHORE QLD 4818

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MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM The Middle School Curriculum embraces students across Years 7 to 9. In these years students study approximately 10 subjects per semester, with some weighted more heavily time-wise than others. All students study the following learning areas: Year 7 English

Physical Education

Mathematics

Music

Science

Performing Arts

History & Geography

Design & Technology

Art Modern Languages (French, Italian and Japanese) STEM

Literacy Support is offered in lieu of Modern Languages where students need a higher level of educational support

Year 8 English

Music or Information Technology Foundations

Mathematics (Streamed Term 1)

Health & Physical Education

Science

Performing Arts

History & Geography

Art

Design & Technology

Literacy Support is offered in lieu of Modern Languages

Modern Languages (French, Italian and Japanese)

where students need a higher level of educational support

Year 9 English

Music or Information Technology Foundations

Mathematics

Health & Physical Education

Science

Performing Arts

History

Design & Technology

Geography Modern Languages: (French, Italian and Japanese.) Art

Years 7-12 North Ward 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

Pre-Prep -Year 6 Annandale 1 Brazier Drive ANNANDALE QLD 4814

Literacy Support is offered in lieu of Modern Languages where students need a higher level of educational support

Pre-Kindy-Early Primary North Shore 70-90 North Shore Blvd NORTH SHORE QLD 4818

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SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 fall under the Senior School Curriculum. YEAR 10 1. Students will need to select one subject from columns 1-7. Please note that all students must select at least one of English or English Literature, and one of Maths A, Maths B or Maths C. Please note that class sizes may preclude entry into a particular course. 2. Students should refer to the Year 10 Subject Information Handbook for subject details and confer with the Careers Adviser to ensure the selected subjects provide the necessary prerequisites for tertiary study. 1

Geography

Business

Mathematics

Drama

Business

Art

Business

Studies

English

Mathematics

History

Studies English

English

Studies Drama

B Physical

French

Education Science

Mathematics

English Literature

ESL

Italian

English

Hospitality

History

Japanese

Graphics

Information

C Graphics

Technology Science

Hospitality

Science

Hospitality

Physical Education

Literacy

Technology

Information

Support

Studies

Technology

Music

Years 7-12 North Ward 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

Pre-Prep -Year 6 Annandale 1 Brazier Drive ANNANDALE QLD 4814

Pre-Kindy-Early Primary North Shore 70-90 North Shore Blvd NORTH SHORE QLD 4818

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SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM YEAR 11 QUEENSLAND STUDY AUTHORITY (QSA) SUBJECT OFFERINGS: 1. QCAA students will need to select one subject from each column (1-6). Column 7 options relate to Periods 5 and 6 on Thursday afternoon. Please select one option from column 7. All students must select English and either Mathematics A or Mathematics B. Please note that class sizes may preclude entry into a particular course. 2. 2. Students should refer to the Senior Course Selection Handbook for subject details and confer with the Careers Adviser to ensure the selected subjects provide the necessary prerequisites for tertiary study 1

Accounting

Art

Biology

Mathematics

Ancient History

Biology

ESL

Chemistry

Home Study

Drama

Private

A Biology

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics B

Chemistry

Earth Science

English

Study Earth Science

Economics

Geography

English

Hospitality*

English

Geography

Communication* Industrial Skills

French

Legal Studies

Mathematics C

Graphics

Information

Manufacturing

Physics

Music

Italian

Processing

B&C*

Engineering #11/12 Mathematics A

Technology Japanese

Physical

Technology Studies

Legal Studies

Education Modern History

Physics

Physical Education

IB Chemistry

IB Spanish

IB English

IB Economics

IB Biology

IB Mathematics HL

IB Psychology

IB Music

IB Mathematics SL

IB Physics # School Years 7-12 Based North Ward Registered * Authority 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

Pre-Prep -Year 6 Annandale 1 Brazier Drive ANNANDALE QLD 4814

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IB TOK/IB EE

TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL Opening doors since 1888

SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM YEAR 12 QUEENSLAND STUDY AUTHORITY (QSA) SUBJECT OFFERINGS: 1. QCAA students will need to select one subject from each column (1-6). Column 7 options relate to Periods 5 and 6 on Thursday afternoon. Please select one option from column 7. All students must select English and either Mathematics A or Mathematics B. Please note that class sizes may preclude entry into a particular course. 2. Students should refer to the Senior Course Selection Handbook for subject details and confer with the Careers Adviser to ensure the selected subjects provide the necessary prerequisites for tertiary study 1

Art

Mathematics A

Ancient History

Accounting

Biology

ESl

Biology

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Years 7-12 North Ward 45 Paxton Street NORTH WARD QLD 4810

Pre-Prep -Year 6 Annandale 1 Brazier Drive ANNANDALE QLD 4814

Pre-Kindy-Early Primary North Shore 70-90 North Shore Blvd NORTH SHORE QLD 4818

www.tgs.qld.edu.au An International Baccalaureate World School

TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL International Student Application for Enrolment

STUDENT INFORMATION  Male

 Female

 Returning Student

Family Name ....................................................... Given Names.................................................................................. Known as (English name) .................................................................................. Date of Birth ...................................................... Country of Birth ............................................................................ Nationality .......................................................... Previous school .............................................................................. Does the student speak a language other than English at home? (If yes, please indicate the language that is spoken most often)  No, English only  Yes, other – please specify .................................................................................. Visa Number ...................................................................... Expiry Date ..................................................................... Passport Number ............................................................... Expiry Date ..................................................................... Country of Issue ................................................................. Sporting House You may request placement in one of the four sporting Houses only if your child has a sibling in, or is a direct descendent of a Past Grammarian who was in one of these Houses. Otherwise your child will be allocated to a House by the School.  Whight  Rowland  Hodges  Miller

Reason ..............................................................................................

Siblings Name/s of students currently attending TGS ............................................................................................................. Name/s of siblings enrolled for future years .............................................................................................................. COURSE ENROLMENT Course Type and Entry level  Primary (Years 1 – 7)

Specify entry year ...............................................

 Junior Secondary (Years 7 – 10)

Specify entry year ..............................................

 Senior Secondary (11 – 12)

Specify entry year ...............................................

Course Start and End Date Course start date: .............................................................. Course end date: ........................................................... Term

(Please circle)

Year of Entry 20 ................. (eg 2015)

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WELFARE AND ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 Students under the age of 18 are required to maintain adequate welfare and accommodation requirements as a condition of their student visa. Where a student under the age of 18 is not in the care of a parent or suitable relative, as defined by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, their accommodation arrangements must be approved by the School. Will the student be in the care of a parent or suitable relative?  Yes

 No

If no, type of accommodation School has approved for the student:  Homestay

 Boarding

MEDICAL In case of accidents send student to  Doctor  Hospital  Parents Allergies  No  Yes (Please detail) ....................................................................................................... Additional medical information affecting your child’s ability to participate in school activities ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... DISABILITY AND LEARNING SUPPORT IDENTIFICATION In order for your child to maximise her/his academic success at Townsville Grammar School, it is very important that you provide us with relevant information about any special learning support that she/he has received prior to entering our School or disabilities that may impact on teaching and learning. Disabilities fall into one of five major categories. If your child has been identified with one or more of the following general categories of disability, please indicate below: (please tick)  Intellectual

 Physical

 Social/Emotional Sensory  Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Has your child ever received any special learning support in the following areas? (Please tick) Literacy  Yes  No

Numeracy  Yes  No

Other  Yes  No

If you have indicated ‘yes’, please supply further details or an attached letter outlining the age of your child, ascertainment level if applicable, when she/he was receiving support, from whom she/he received it (class teacher, specialist teacher, teacher aid, tutor) and the extent of support (daily, three times a week, once a week, a few times a term, for one month, two years, since commencing school etc). Failure to disclose this information may void any offer of enrolment.

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PARENT INFORMATION Father/Male Guardian Title  Mr  Dr  Other .............................. Given Name ........................................................ Family Name ................................................................. Phone (Home)..................................................... (Business)...................................................................... (Mobile) .............................................................. Email ............................................................................. Occupation.......................................................... Name of Company ........................................................ Type of Business ................................................. Position in Company ..................................................... Country of Birth .................................................. Past Grammarian  Yes

 No Years ........................

What language do you speak at home?  English or  Other – please specify .................................... Do you live with your child  Yes  No Relationship to student (ie Father)............................... Marital status  Married

 De facto

 Separated*

 Divorced*

 Single

 Widowed

Mother/Female Guardian Title  Mrs  Dr  Other ............................. Given Name ........................................................ Family Name ................................................................. Phone (Home)..................................................... (Business)...................................................................... (Mobile) .............................................................. Email ............................................................................. Occupation.......................................................... Name of Company ........................................................ Type of Business ................................................. Position in Company ..................................................... Country of Birth .................................................. Past Grammarian  Yes

 No Years ........................

 De facto

 Separated*

 Divorced*

 Single

 Widowed

* If there is a custody order, court order or parenting plan related to the care of the child, please provide a copy of this. Alternatively, please provide evidence that both parents agree to the enrolment of this child. Correspondence (Original reports, newsletters, general information etc) Title (eg Mr & Mrs P Smith) ....................................................................................................................... Postal Address ........................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... Residential Address ................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ......................................

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Account (School Fees) Who is responsible for payment of School Fees? (eg Mr & Mrs P Smith) ............................................................................................................................... If this person is not a person listed above, a letter indicating full responsibility for fees is required to accompany this application. Postal Address ........................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... Residential Address ................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................  Yes, please allow my child’s Homestay Family to receive COPIES of correspondence from the School (eg School Reports, Newsletters but NOT School Fees).

Change of Address The student is obliged to notify the School of any change of address while enrolled at the School. This is to ensure that any notifications sent to the student advising of visa breaches are sent to the student’s current address. Where Townsville Grammar School has approved the student’s welfare and accommodation arrangements, the student requires both the School’s and the parent’s approval for any changes to welfare and accommodation arrangements. PARENT EDUCATION As part of the ‘National Goals for Schooling’ initiative, the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA), has mandated that all schools in Australia are required to collect and provide information on student background characteristics. Further details of this initiative, its aim and objectives, are outlined on their website: http://www.mceecdya.edu.au/ What is the highest year of primary or secondary school the parents/guardians have completed? (For persons who have never attended school, mark ‘Year 9 or equivalent’ below.) Mother

Father

Year 12 or equivalent



Year 11 or equivalent



Year 10 or equivalent



Year 9 or equivalent (or below)



What is the level of the highest qualification that the parents/guardians have completed? Mother

Father

Bachelor degree or above



Advanced Diploma/Diploma



Certificate 1 to IV (including trade certificate)



No non‐school qualification



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CONDITIONS ON ENROLMENT/PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS a. Depending on the student’s English language ability, the student may be required to successfully complete an ELICOS course. [Schools would normally ask for evidence of the student’s English language ability e.g. English language test scores during the application process.] b. As a condition of enrolment, the student agrees to abide by all School policies, as listed below and available on the School’s website and in the International Student Handbook for the duration of their enrolment and to disclose any medical or health conditions that may affect studies or student welfare • Accommodation Policy • Complaints and Appeals Policy • Course Progress and Attendance Policy • Behaviour Policy/Code of Conduct • Student Transfer Request Assessment Policy • Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation Policy • Refund Policy c. As a condition of enrolment, the student authorises Townsville Grammar School to check visa entitlements electronically via VEVO on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website: http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/vevo.htm . COURSE FEES AND OTHER CHARGES (COURSE MONIES) Tuition Fees: Tuition fee (Prep to Year 6) Please refer to Course Payments Schedule http://www.tgs.qld.edu.au/international/enrolment_procedures.php Tuition fee (Year 7 to Year 12) Please refer to Course Payments Schedule http://www.tgs.qld.edu.au/international/enrolment_procedures.php 1. 2. 3. 4.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): please refer to Medibank Private website – full duration of Visa Home stay fees (where applicable): Please refer to Course Payments Schedule Boarding fees (where applicable): Please refer to Course Payments Schedule Fees for special/medical needs (if applicable): Charged on a needs only basis.

Course fees do increase annually in line with all other School fees. PAYMENT OF COURSE FEES AND REFUNDS a. Fees are payable 6 months in advance. b. All fees must be paid in Australian dollars. c. If the student changes visa status (e.g. becomes a temporary or permanent resident) he/she will continue to pay full overseas student’s fees for the duration of that calendar year. d. Refunds will be reimbursed in Australian dollars and the payment sent to the applicant’s home country unless otherwise requested in writing. e. Refunds will be paid to the student or the person specified in the written agreement.

REFUND POLICY This policy outlines refunds applicable to course fees paid to the School. Any service fees a student (or parent(s)/legal guardian if the student is under 18) pays directly to a third party are not within the scope of this refund policy. The enrolment application fee is non-refundable.

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Payment of Course Fees and Refunds a)

Fees are payable according to the School’s International Students Business Arrangements schedule.

An itemised list of school fees is provided in the school’s written agreement [as per NC Standard 3.1.b]

c) All fees must be paid in Australian dollars unless requested otherwise. Refunds will be reimbursed in the same currency as fees were received. d) Refunds will be paid to the person who enters into the written agreement unless the school receives written advice from the person who enters the written agreement to pay the refund to someone else. All notification of withdrawal from a course, or applications for refunds, must be made in writing and submitted to the School Principal. Student default because of visa refusal If a student’s visa application is refused by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the student cannot undertake the course, the School will refund within four weeks after the default date any unspent pre-paid fees where the student produces evidence that the application made by the student for a student visa has been refused by the Australian immigration authorities, minus the lesser of 5% of the amount of pre-paid fees received or AUD 500. Student default a. Any amount owing under this section will be paid within 4 weeks of receiving a written claim from the student (or parent(s)/legal guardian if the student is under 18). b. Non-tuition fees will be refunded on a pro rata basis proportional to the amount of time the student was studying in the course, except where a non-refundable payment on behalf of the student has been made. c. If the student does not provide written notice of withdrawal and does not start the course on the agreed starting date, a maximum of ten weeks tuition fees will be refunded from prepaid tuition fees. d. If up to two semester’s tuition fees have been prepaid, and the school receives written notification of withdrawal by the student (or parent(s)/legal guardian if the student is under 18), the school will refund the amount of prepaid fees less the following amounts: i. An administration fee of $500 if written notice is received up to four weeks prior to commencement of the course. ii. 70% of the tuition fee if written notice is received less than four weeks prior to commencement of the course. iii. 25% of any unspent pre-paid tuition fees, up to a maximum of one term’s fees, if written notice is received within six months following the commencement date of the student’s course. e. No amount will be refunded if written notice is received more than six months after the commencement date of the student’s course. f. If more than two semester’s tuition fees have been prepaid in one amount, refund provisions under (b) will apply for tuition fees paid for the first two semesters, and any remaining unspent tuition fees after this will be refunded. g. No refund of tuition fees will be made where a student’s enrolment is cancelled for any of the following reasons: i. Failure to maintain satisfactory course progress (visa condition 8202). Please see (Please see International Student Handbook) ii.Failure to maintain satisfactory attendance (visa condition 8202). Please see (Please see International Student Handbook) CRICOS No: 00564G Board of Trustees of Townsville Grammar School

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iii. Failure to maintain approved welfare and accommodation arrangements (visa condition 8532). (Please see International Student Handbook) iv. Failure to pay course fees. v.Any behaviour identified as resulting in enrolment cancellation in Townsville Grammar School’s Behaviour Policy/Code of Conduct. (Please see School Handbook and Application for Enrolment contract) Provider Default a) If for any reason the School is unable to offer a course on an agreed starting day for the course, and the student for some reason cannot be placed or refuses placement in an alternative course arranged by the school, a full refund of any unspent pre-paid tuition fees* paid to the School will be made within 14 days of the agreed course starting day. b) If for any reason the School is unable to continue offering a course after the student commences a course, and the student for some reason cannot be placed or refuses placement in an alternative course arranged by the school, a full refund of any unspent pre-paid tuition fees* paid to the School will be made within 14 days of the course School’s default day. c) In the event that the School is unable to fulfil its obligations of providing an agreeable alternative course for the student, or a refund, the student will receive assistance from the Australian government’s Tuition Protection Service. For information on the TPS, please see: https://tps.gov.au/Information/Students/How. This agreement, and the availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove the right of the student to take action under Australia’s consumer protection laws. Definitions a. Non-tuition fees – fees not directly related to provision of the student’s course, including Boarding / Homestay fees, textbooks and uniforms b. Pre-paid fees - tuition fees received by the School for a study period of the student’s course before the student begins the study period. c. Tuition fees – fees directly related to the provision of the student’s course, including General Purpose Levy

* Unspent pre-paid fees – in the case of the school not being able to provide the course in which the student is enrolled, unspent prepaid tuition fees will be calculated according to a Legislative Instrument: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2012L01351. PRIVACY Information is collected on this form and during your enrolment in order to meet our obligations under the ESOS Act and the National Code 2007; to ensure student compliance with the conditions of their visas and their obligations under Australian immigration laws generally. The authority to collect this information is contained in the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2001 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007. Information collected about you on this form and during your enrolment can be provided, in certain circumstances, to the Australian Government and designated authorities and, if relevant, the Tuition Assurance Scheme and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager. In other instances information collected on this form or during your enrolment can be disclosed without your consent where authorised or required by law.

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PRIVACY STATEMENT Privacy Statement to All Parents and Students Collection Of Personal Information TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1. The School collects personal information, including sensitive information about students and parents or guardians before and during the course of a student’s enrolment at the School. The primary purpose of collecting this information is to enable the School to provide schooling for your son/daughter. 2. Some of the information we collect is to satisfy the School’s legal obligations, particularly to enable the School to discharge its duty of care. 3. Certain laws governing or relating to the operation of Schools require that certain information is collected. These include Public Health and Child Protection laws. 4. Health information about students is sensitive information within the terms of the National Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act. We ask you to provide medical reports about students from time to time. 5. The School from time to time discloses personal and sensitive information to others for administrative and educational purposes. This includes to other schools, government departments, medical practitioners and people providing services to the School, including specialist visiting teachers, (sports) coaches and volunteers. 6. The inability of the School to obtain the information referred to above may mean that the School is unable to enrol or continue the enrolment of your son/daughter. 7. Personal information collected from students is regularly disclosed to their parents or guardians. On occasions information such as academic and sporting achievements, student activities and other news is published in School newsletters, magazines and on our website. 8. Parents may seek access to personal information collected about them and their son/daughter by contacting the School. Students may also seek access to personal information about them. However, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, where access may result in a breach of the School’s duty of care to the students or where students have provided information in confidence. 9. The School from time to time engages in fundraising and social activities. Information received from you may be used to request support for fundraising or to invite you to participate in School or parent association activities. It may also be disclosed to organisations that assist in the School’s fundraising activities solely for that purpose. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent. 10. If you provide the School with the personal information of others, such as doctors – or emergency contacts, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the School and the reason for doing so. Also they can be made aware that they can access that information if they wish and that the School does not usually disclose the information to third parties. Should you have any queries, the School’s Privacy Contact Person is the Director of Enrolments, Mrs Kristell Scott.

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ENROLMENT CONTRACT INFORMATION 1. On receipt of this application for enrolment and the appropriate fee, a provisional position in the class nominated will be kept for your child at Townsville Grammar School (hereafter referred to as the School). This provisional position will normally be confirmed in the year prior to entry, through payment of the Confirmation Fee and provision of medical details and recent school reports. 2. The Application Fee, which must accompany these forms, is non‐refundable. In the year prior to entry you will be also required to pay a Confirmation Fee, which is also non‐refundable. 3. A current schedule of fees is enclosed in the School prospectus. However, the School can give no undertaking that the current schedule of fees may not change before the date of entry. 4. Subject choices are normally made in the year prior to entry and must be returned as soon as possible to maximise your child’s chances of receiving their preferred choices. CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT 1.I/we agree that the Principal reserves the right to suspend or expel any student from the School at any time and without notice on the grounds of : (i) conduct within the School which the Principal deems to be unsatisfactory. (ii) conduct which brings the School into disrepute. (iii) failure to abide by the rules of the School and / or its policies. (iv) failure to meet the academic / behavioural expectations of the School. The policies so referred to are generally available in the current School Handbook. If a student is so suspended or expelled no refund of fees will be made. 2. I/we undertake: (a) To be responsible for, and pay punctually as they fall due, all fees and expenses properly incurred in accordance with the terms set forth in the current schedule of fees and I/we acknowledge that I/we are jointly and severally liable to pay such fees and expenses. We acknowledge that an administration surcharge will be applied to overdue accounts. We acknowledge and agree that the School may cancel a student’s enrolment for non‐payment of School fees. (b) That this enrolment is to be to the completion of Year 12 unless notified otherwise and agree to give one half terms notice (in writing to the Principal) before the removal of my child, or to pay one half term’s fees, including boarding fees, in lieu of notice. Note: (i) One half term’s notice is deemed to be not less than five weeks. Please initial (ii) Absence due to illness does not constitute a claim for exemption from this regulation. (c) That any offer of a boarding enrolment is accepted on the condition that the student completes their schooling at the School as a boarder. A change of status from boarding to day will only be approved by the Principal where all of the following apply: (i) Five (5) term time weeks notice has been provided in writing to the Principal (ii) Enrolment vacancies exist in the day school (iii) The student will reside with their own parents on a full time basis or with a legally appointed guardian. Proof of such guardianship must be provided to the Principal on an ongoing basis. (d) That an offer of a weekly boarding place can only be accepted where the student resides under the direct care of their parents at weekends or with an authorised legal guardian. Ongoing evidence of the above may be required by the Principal to maintain enrolment at the School. (e) That I/we are willing for my child to take part in the various School activities, eg. sports, outdoor education and in School photographs and publications. (f) That, save for illness or misadventure, my child will not be absent from School without leave of absence being granted by the School, and that term dates, as advertised by the School, will be strictly adhered to. Unless the Principal deems otherwise, students absent from School will not receive special consideration for assessments missed during their absence. (g) To accept that the Principal and staff of the School will exercise all due care in the conduct of the School in all its activities, and will supervise to a reasonable extent all pupils’ activities. Neither the School nor the Board of Trustees nor the Principal or any members of the Staff will be liable in damages for the loss by my child of any personal property. (h) To declare and warrant that I/we are the custodial parents/guardians of the child named in this Application for Enrolment and that I/we apply for this enrolment with full knowledge and consent of any and every person having any right to their custody or guardianship.

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School procedures require us to ensure that there is evidence that both custodial parents agree with decisions regarding a child’s education. If both signatories to this form are not the custodial parents, please indicate and provide the required evidence of consent. I/we acknowledge receipt of the School’s Privacy Statement and authorise the collection and use of our/my personal information and personal information relating to our/my child by the School in accordance with the Privacy Statement. DECLARATION All students and parent(s)/legal guardian (if student is under 18 years of age) must read and sign this written agreement. • • • •

I confirm I have received and understood information from the School regarding the following: the course(s) in which I am to be enrolled conditions on enrolment in the course(s) all course and course‐related fees Townsville Grammar School’s Refund Policy the sharing of personal information change of address obligations grounds on which my enrolment may be deferred, suspended or cancelled I hereby declare that the information supplied by me is true and correct I agree to pay all fees owing and by the due date I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the above conditions of enrolment

Signature of Female Parent/Guardian ................................................................................................................................. Date ...............................

Signature of Male Parent/Guardian ........................................................................................ Date ................................

OFFICE USE ONLY

Signature on behalf of TGS.................................................................. ...............................................................

Homestay (if applicable) Homestay Parents’ Names: (eg Mr & Mrs P Smith) ............................................................................................ Postal Address ................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................... Residential Address ........................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................... Home Phone: ............................................................ Business Phone: .............................................................. Mobile: ..................................................................... Email: .............................................................................. Fax: ...........................................................................  Home  Business (Please tick one)

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The ESOS framework – providing quality education and protecting your rights The Australian Government wants overseas students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for overseas students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework and they include the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2007.

Protection for overseas students As an overseas student on a student visa, you must study with an education provider and in a course that can be found on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) at http://cricos.deewr.gov.au. CRICOS registration guarantees that the course and the education provider at which you study meet the high standards necessary for overseas students. Please check carefully that the details of your course  including its location  match the information on CRICOS.

Your rights The ESOS framework protects your rights, including: 

your right to receive, before enrolling, current and accurate information about the courses, fees, modes of study and other information from your provider and your provider’s agent. If you are under 18, to ensure your safety, you will be granted a visa only if there are arrangements in place for your accommodation, support and welfare.

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your right to sign a written agreement with your provider before or as you pay fees, setting out the services to be provided, fees payable and information about refunds of course money. You should keep a copy of your written agreement.

The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is a placement and refund service for international students, which is activated in the event that your provider is unable to teach your course. Visit the TPS website for more information, at www.tps.gov.au. The ESOS framework sets out the standards Australian providers offering education and training services to overseas students must meet. These standards cover a range of information you have a right to know and services that must be offered to you, including: 

orientation and access to support services to help you study and adjust to life in Australia

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who the contact officer or officers is for overseas students

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if you can apply for course credit

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when your enrolment can be deferred, suspended or cancelled

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what your provider’s requirements are for satisfactory progress in the courses you study and what support is available if you are not progressing well

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if attendance will be monitored for your course

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a complaints and appeals process.

One of the standards does not allow another provider to enrol a student who wants to transfer to another course but who has not completed six months of the final course of study in Australia. If you want to transfer before you have completed six months of your final course you need your provider’s permission.

Your responsibilities As an overseas student on a student visa, you have responsibilities to: 

satisfy your student visa conditions

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maintain your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the period of your stay

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meet the terms of the written agreement with your education provider

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inform your provider if you change your address

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maintain satisfactory course progress

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if attendance is recorded for your course, follow your provider’s attendance policy, and

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if you are under 18, maintain your approved accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements.

Contact details Who?

Why?

How?

For policies and procedures that affect you

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Speak with your provider

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Go to your provider’s website

Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE)

For your ESOS rights and responsibilities

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www.aei.gov.au

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ESOS Helpline +61 2 6240 5069

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)

For visa matters

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www.immi.gov.au

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Phone 131 881 in Australia

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Contact the DIAC office in your country

Your provider

Educating Youth in North Queensland since 1888

Privacy Statement to All Parents and Students COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Policy This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by Townsville Grammar School (herein referred to as ‘we’, ‘our’, ‘us’, the ‘School’ and ‘Townsville Grammar’) and this Policy sets out the practices, procedures and systems Townsville Grammar use to manage your personal information.

Kinds Of Personal Information We Collect This Policy ensures that we comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

and the Privacy Act 1988 as well as the

requirements including public health and child protection laws. Townsville Grammar collects personal information, including sensitive personal information about students and parents or guardians before and during the course of a student’s enrolment at the School. Townsville Grammar collects personal information from students, parents, prospective parents, guardians, job applicants, staff, volunteers and others including alumni, contractors, visitors and other third parties that come in contact with Townsville Grammar. The kinds of personal information we collect is largely dependent upon whose information we are collecting and why we are collecting it. However in general terms Townsville Grammar may collect: (a) Personal information including names, addresses and other contact details, dates of birth, next of kin details, financial information, photographic images and attendance records; (b) Sensitive information including religious beliefs, government identifiers, nationality, country of birth, languages spoken (at home), professional or union memberships, Family Court Orders, criminal records, health information, racial or ethnic origins, political opinions. Unless it is agreed or otherwise allowed by law Townsville Grammar School will not disclose sensitive personal information for any other reason except for the purpose for which it was provided or a directly related secondary purpose. Townsville Grammar only collects such personal information that it requires to satisfy the School’s legal obligations, particularly to enable the School to discharge its duty of care to students. 3.

How We Collect Your Information Townsville Grammar will collect personal information about an individual by ways of application forms (and other forms completed by the individual), face to face meetings and discussions, interviews, telephone calls and other communications. In some circumstances Townsville Grammar may be provided personal information about an individual from third parties (for example, a

report provided by

a Medical Professional or a reference from a previous school). Townsville Grammar will only use personal information for the primary purpose or related secondary purpose for which it was collected. 4.

How We Use Personal Information We only use personal information for one or more of our function or activities or for a related secondary purpose that would reasonably be expected by you or to which you have consented. Our main purpose for collecting, holding, using and disclosing personal information include the following: (a) to provide education, pastoral care and health services; (b) to satisfy our legal obligations including our duty of care to students and child protection obligations; (c) to keep parents informed as to School community matters through correspondence, newsletters and magazines; (d) in our marketing, promotional and fundraising activities; (e) in our support of activities of Townsville Grammar and its associations such as the Parents Network and Past Grammarians Association and previous attendees Clubs; (f)

supporting activities of the Townsville Grammar School;

(g) supporting community based courses and activities, charities and other courses in connection with Townsville Grammar’s functions or activities;

(h) helping Townsville Grammar to improve day to day operations including staff training, systems development, developing new programs and services, undertaking planning and statistical analysis; (i)

school administration including insurance purposes;

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employment of staff; and

(k) engagement of volunteers. We only collect sensitive personal information reasonably necessary for one or more of the above functions or activities or if we have consent of the individual to whom the sensitive personal information relates or if the collection is necessary to lessen or prevent a serious threat to life, health or safety or another permitted general situation (such as locating a missing person) or health situation (such as the collection of health information to provide a health service) exists. We will only disclose sensitive personal information for a secondary purpose if the secondary purpose is directly related to the primary purpose and you reasonably expect us to use or disclose the information. 5.

Security of Personal Information We take reasonable steps to keep your personal information accurate, up to date and complete and to protect it from misuse, interference and loss or unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.

Our staff must be aware of and comply with their

obligations in relation to handling of personal information. We store personal information in a variety of formats including on data bases, in hard copy files, on personal devices (such as laptops, mobile phones, cameras and other recording devices). The School has in place procedures to protect personal information that Townsville Grammar School holds from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification or disclosure by use of various methods including locked storage of physical paper records and password protected access rights to computerized records, restricting access on a ‘need to know’ basis, ensuring different levels of security allocated to different staff based on their roles, ensuring all staff are aware not to reveal or share passwords, restricting the physical files of sensitive and health information by locking in lockable filing cabinets and/or lockable rooms and by having physical security measures around School buildings. 6

Sending Information Overseas. Townsville Grammar may disclosure personal information about an individual to overseas recipients, for instance when storing personal information in the “Cloud” service providers that may be situated outside of Australia or when facilitating a school exchange. Townsville Grammar has taken reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient does not breach the Privacy Act 1988 or the AAPs or the recipient is subject to an information privacy scheme similar to the Privacy Act 1988 or you have consented to the disclosure.

Use or Disclosure of Government Related Identifiers The School will not disclose a government related identifier of an individual unless an exception under the APPs applies. If Townsville Grammar no longer uses information we will destroy and de-identify the information in accordance with the APPs.

Direct Marketing and Fundraising Townsville Grammar treats marketing and seeking donations for the future growth and development of the School as an important part of ensuring that Townsville Grammar continues to provide a quality learning environment in which both students and staff thrive. Personal information held by Townsville Grammar may be disclosed to organizations that assist in Townsville Grammar’s Fundraising (for example alumni organisations). We will not disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent. Parties that deal with Townsville Grammar (such as parents, staff, contractors) may from time to time receive fundraising information. School publications, such as newsletters and magazines that include personal information may be used for marketing purposes. If you do not agree to this, please advise Townsville Grammar in writing to the Privacy Officer. Should we receive unsolicited personal information we will determine whether we could have obtained that information under AAPs and if not we will destroy the information (if it is lawful and reasonable for us to do so) or we will de-identify the information.

Access To Your Personal Information Townsville Grammar takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information we hold, use or disclose is accurate, up to date and complete. These steps include ensuring that personal information is accurate, complete and up to date at the time of collection and when using or disclosing the personal information. On an ongoing basis we maintain and update personal information. You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or request that we change personal information we hold about you by advising Townsville Grammar of any update or changes that may be required. Please contact us if any of the details

you have provided change. You should also contact us if you believe that the information we have about you is not accurate, complete or up to date. If we do not provide you with access to your personal information or we do not amend your personal information as requested, we will notify you of the reasons why. Where appropriate we will provide you with the reasons for our decisions and, if the rejection relates to a request to change your personal information, you may make a statement about the requested change and we will attach this to your records. To make a request please write to: The Privacy Officer; Townsville Grammar School 45 Paxton Street North Ward Qld 4810 Townsville Grammar may require applicants to verify their identity and specify what information is required. We may charge a fee to cover the costs of verifying an application and locating, reviewing, copying any material requested. If the information sought is extensive, Townsville Grammar will advise you of the likely costs in advance. Note: There may be occasions when access is denied such as where the release of information would have unreasonable impacts on the privacy of others or where the release may result in a breach of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duty of care to a student. Where there is disagreement about the accuracy, completeness or otherwise of personal information and an individual asks Townsville Grammar to provide a statement claiming the information is not accurate, Townsville Grammar must take reasonable steps to do so. 10.

Unanimity and Pseudonym We do not give you the option to deal with us under a pseudonym as it is not practical for you to deal with us under a pseudonym.

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Enquiries and Complaints Further information about the way we manage and hold your personal information can be obtained by contacting the Privacy Officer. Complaints involving an alleged breach of the APPs by Townsville Grammar should be presented in writing to the Privacy Officer. Townsville Grammar will investigate any complaint and will notify you of the decision in relation to the complaint as soon as practicable after it has been made.

Should you have any queries, the School's Privacy Officer is the Director of Enrolments, Mrs Kristell Scott. North Ward Campus. 45 Paxton Street North Ward Queensland 4810. Annandale Campus. 1 Brazier Drive Annandale Queensland 4814. North Shore Campus. North Shore Boulevarde, North Shore Queensland 4819 Email: tgs@tgs.qld.edu.au Web: www.tgs.qld.edu.au Phone: 07 4722 4900

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