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26 Feb. 19, Version 1 Senior Student Handbook 2019 Year 12
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26 Feb. 19, Version 1
Senior Student Handbook 2019 Year 12
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Contents
Contact details for administration and faculty heads 2
Important academic events and dates for 2019 3
Year 12 OP Pathway – QCS Master Class Date Claimers 4
QCS Testing Dates for 2019 4
USI Numbers 5
LUI Numbers 5
Student Connect Website – Student Learning Account for QCE 6
2019 Tertiary Open Days and Events 7
Five Tips For Success – From the Guidance Officer 8
Year 12 Qualification and Certification: QCE, OP, SEP Tertiary Selection Rank 9
Subject Change Policy 10
Assessment Policy for Summative Assessment 12
Cyberbullying & online safety 15
Being eSmart 16
Students Driving Vehicles To School 17
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Senior School Administration Team
Mr Greg Morgan – Head of School Senior
Ms Alyson Innis – Deputy Head of School 11/12
Mr David Reid – Deputy Head of School 9/10
Ms Dominique Lance – Dean Years 11/12
Ms Andrea Stidwill – Dean Years 9/10
Mrs Karla Reid – HOD Senior Schooling
Ms Anglea Dunshea and Brent Nelson – Senior
Guidance Officers
[email protected] or [email protected]
Ms Ann Heafield – VET Co-ordinator
Mrs Linda Dallas – Industry Liaison Officer (ILO)
Faculty Heads of Department
Creative Arts Dance Studies, Drama, Film Television & New Media,
Music
Ms Michelle Murtagh
English English, English Communication Ms Olivia Gollan
International
Students
International students and their homestay families Mrs Maree Lucas-Artell
Mathematics Mathematics A/B/C, Prevocational Mathematics Mrs Alison Lees
Physical
Education
Certificate II Sport & Recreation/Certificate III Fitness,
HPE, Recreation
Mr Ty Dowker
Practical Arts Engineering Technology, Graphics, Hospitality
Practices, Technology Studies
Mr Brian Arnett
Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics Ms Krystle Kuipers
Senior
Schooling
Senior pathways, certificate courses (II/III/IV &
Diploma), off campus study. QCS Preparation
Programs 11/12
Mrs Karla Reid
Social Science
and LOTE
Accounting, Business Studies, Chinese, Economics,
Geography, Modern History, Social & Community
Studies
Ms Eileen Baillie
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Important Academic Dates for 2019
Term start and end dates:
Term 1: 29 January to 5 April 2019
Term 2: 23 April to 28 June 2019
Term 3: 15 July to 20 September 2019
Term 4: 8 October to 15 November 2019 – Year 12
8 October to 29 November 2019– Year 10 and 11
8 October to 13 December 2019 – Years 7,8 and 9
PLEASE NOTE: Subject specific assessment calendars are available on the college website
SHUT DOWN DATES 2019
TERM DATES SCHEDULED FOR EXAM SHUT DOWN – NO HOLIDAYS TO BE TAKEN
TERM 1
Week 9 27/3/19 to Week 10 3/4/19
TERM 2
Week 8 13/6/19 to Week 9 20/6/19
TERM 3
Week 9 9/9/19 to Week 10 17/9/19
TERM 4
Week 5 4/11/19 to 8/11/19
VARSITY COLLEGE CAREERS EXPO
TERM 2 Thursday 30 May 2019 5:00pm to 7:00pm
All major universities, TAFEs and external course providers including ADFA are present at this event.
TAFE DIRECT ENTRY PROCESS
Friday 19 July Lesson 4: process and applications launched in Work School CONNECT Classes
Friday 26 July QTAC Lesson: QTAC account creation and processes launch in Work School
CONNECT Classes
UNIVERSITY APPLICATION SUPPORT PROCESS – QTAC APPLICATIONS
Friday 26 July QTAC Lesson 4: QTAC account creation and processes launch in Work School
CONNECT Classes
YEAR 12 REFERENCE PROCESS
Friday 12 October: Reference Program launched in the Friday QCS and WSC classes.
Students apply for a reference and must submit the request for a reference and their supporting
information by Week 3 of Term 4.
References issued at the Year 12 Graduation event.
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Year 12 OP PATHWAY QCS 2019 – Master Class Date Claimers
Please ensure your son/daughter is available on the following days and times by not scheduling
appointments at these times and ensuring part time work does not conflict with these times:
Term 1 2019 Senior Learning Centre 2nd Floor
Wednesday 6 February 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 13 February 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 20 February 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 27 February 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 6 March 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 13 March 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Term 2 2019 Senior Learning Centre 2nd Floor
Wednesday 1 May 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 8 May 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 15 May 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 22 May 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 29 May 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Monday 24 June QCS Boot Camp 8.15am to 2.25pm
Tuesday 25 June QCS Mock Exam 8.00am to 2.30pm
Wednesday 26 June QCS Mock Exam 8.00am to 2.30pm
Term 3 2019 Senior Learning Centre 2nd Floor
Wednesday 17 July 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 25 July 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 1 August 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 8 August 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 15 August 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 22 August 2.40pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 29 August 2.40pm – 4.00pm
QCS Practice Paper Exam Dates Please ensure students are available in the last week of every term
Students will sit mock exams for the QCS on the following dates:
Term 1 Exam Shut Down Wednesday 29 March 2019 to 5 April 2019 – as per the Exam Schedule
(exam will be scheduled as part of the exam timetable and listed on the timetable)
Term 2 Week 10 Monday 24 June 2019 to Wednesday 26 2019 – All 4 paper types will be sat on
these days to simulate the actual test days
These mock exams allow the tailoring of the QCS program to student needs. Please ensure your student
attends on these dates.
Official QCS Test Dates for 2019
TUESDAY 3 September and WEDNESDAY 4 September
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USI Numbers
All students studying nationally recognised training in Australia from 1 January 2015, are required to
have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). A USI is an account (or reference number) made up of 10
numbers and letters. The USI allows students online access to their training records and results
(transcript) through their online USI account.
A USI is required for new and continuing students undertaking nationally recognised Vocational
Education and Training (VET) courses to receive their statement of attainment or qualification.
Students can create a USI on the USI website http://www.usi.gov.au They should create the USI in their
legal name, not a preferred name, otherwise learning will not match up to this account. Information
regarding the USI can be attained from the Senior Schooling HOD or the VET Co-ordinator.
LUI Numbers
A LUI (Lerner Unique Identifier) number is a ten digit number issued to students by the school and
registered with the QCAA that allows students to have learning in Years 11 or 12, or at certificate level
from Year 10, into their Learning Account. This is account is used to map students’ QCE eligibility credits
and to issue QCE, OP, Student Tertiary Statements and RANKS.
Student Connect Website - Access to the Learning Account
Using their LUI (Learner Unique Identifier) all Years 10-12 students can access their Learning Account.
Students should access this account regularly to ensure all certificate courses are banked and that
personal details such as address details are correct. The address in this account is where all final
Year 12 certification materials (QCE, OP, and Tertiary Entrance Statement) are posted to after Year
12. OP Pathway students can also access their OP results via this account. Students can access their
LUI number through their OneSchool page. Students are issued with their LUI number in Year 10 and
again in Year 12 at Varsity College. See over the page for QCCA Student Connect Information
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QCAA Website: https://studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au/learning.html
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Tertiary Open Days and Events 2019
UCAT: University Clinical Aptitude Test - replaces UMAT for students interested in studying Medicine,
Dentistry and other Clinical Science courses. UCAT is part of the admission process for some
universities. Students should consult the websites of the universities to which they intent to apply for
specific requirements such as UCAT, interviews, personal essay and academic requirements and the
process for UCAT testing.
Open Days:
Bond University Twilight Open Day 27 July 2019
Griffith – Nathan, Gold Coast, South Bank 11 August 2019
James Cook University Townsville 11 August 2019
James Cook Cairns 25 August 2019
QUT – Gardens Point 28 July 2019
Southern Cross University 18 August 2019
University of QLD – St Lucia 4 August 2019
University of QLD – Gatton 18 August 2019
University of Southern QLD Ipswich 24 August 2019
University of Southern QLD Springfield 27 July 2019
University of Southern QLD Toowoomba 18 August 2019
General Expos:
Gold Coast Careers and Employment Festival 15-16 May 2019
Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo 24-25 May 2019
TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) 20-21 July 2019
General Experience Days or Information Sessions:
QUT – Parent Information Session – 8 May – Gardens Point Campus
Griffith University – book a face-to-face Q & A session – phone: 1800677728
SCU – book individual session and tour at any time – phone: 1800626481 or email:
Bond University Experience Days – go to Bond website to view the experience day calendar
– days offered include – Architecture, Criminology, Business, Actuarial Science and
Commerce, Film and TV, Psychology, Health and more. You can register yourself but you
must inform either the Senior Guidance Officer, Deputy Head of School, Dean 11/12 and
Student Services so attendance records are accurate
UQ – Careers Fair 20 March You can register yourself but you must inform either the Senior
Guidance Officer, Deputy Head of School, Dean 11/12 and Student Services so attendance
records are accurate
UQ - Careers that Shape the World (experience day) – Tuesday 4 June
Please note: Varsity College will host a Tertiary Pathways Day, Careers Expo in Term 2 and provide
one-on-one QTAC appointments for every student intending to apply during Term 3.
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From the Guidance Officer
Five Tips for Success This Year
Prepare yourself:
Set up a timetable including the ‘musts, (Study, part-time job, sport, family time …) and the ‘options’
(socialising, TV, social media …). The ‘musts’ need to be the priority – school is the primary job of a
student – but there needs to be time for fun things too. It is all about balance. Fit the options in as a
reward for hard work e.g. 2 hours uninterrupted study earns 15 minutes of social media.
Get enough sleep:
Making sure you have adequate sleep assists you in managing stress, staying happy and can lead to
increasing your achievement levels. You need at least 8 hours and, at times, as much as 9 ¼ hours.
Don’t skip sleep!
Eat breakfast:
We often learn best at school in the morning and we need to feed the brain protein for optimal
functioning. Lack of protein may cause headaches. According to Andrew Fuller ‘studies indicate that
non-breakfast eaters are twice as likely to be depressed, four times likely to suffer anxiety and 30%
more likely to be hyperactive’. Great breakfast options include higher protein/lower carbohydrate
mixes, eggs, milk, porridge or bacon served with green vegetables and high fibre toast.
Prioritize strategically:
Build the habit of being effective. Create a ‘to-do-list’ each week – then cross off the list as things are
achieved – feels great! Ask yourself ‘What is the one thing I can do in each of my subjects to improve?’
Answer that – then get on with it and do it! When we’re honest with ourselves we can work out what
we need to improve.
Use your time really well:
Get off social media!!! Lots of people don’t focus 100% in class and then have to do heaps of work
outside of class – if you can focus and listen well whilst at school you will save yourself heaps of time.
Sitting at the front of the class is a way to remove yourself from temptation and align your focus on
what the teacher is saying and demonstrating. Teachers are keen to have every student in their class
do well – they will give cues for that – observe the things they repeat and emphasise, take note of
these particular things – may be that these things feature in the assignments and/or tests they set.
Do a little bit often and slowly but surely your techniques, skills and achievement levels will improve –
step by step.
Work in the tips and strategies you learn in the Elevate Education sessions in your QCS Preparation,
Work School Connect classes (Years 11 and 12) or the Year 10 Career Development Program (Year
10).
Varsity Senior Guidance Officers
Ms Dunshea ([email protected]) and Mr Nelson ([email protected])
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Year 12 2019 - Qualification & Certification Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
The QCE is a qualification that shows that a student has completed a significant amount of learning
at a set standard of achievement and has met literacy and numeracy requirements by the end of
Year 12. Authority subjects and Authority-registered subjects contribute to the calculations of the QCE,
as well as school-based traineeships and university courses the student may undertake while at school.
In order to achieve a QCE, students should do subjects that suit their skills and abilities.
Senior Education Profile (SEP)
All students who are eligible for a QCE, an OP or for a Tertiary Selection Rank will receive a Senior
Education Profile (SEP). The Senior Education Profile (SEP) is a transcript of the learning account for all
students completing Year 12 at a school. It details what learning was attempted, the results achieved
that may contribute to the QCE, and where and when the learning took place.
To attend a university or other tertiary institution, students can now choose from two different
pathways: an Overall Position (OP) or Tertiary Selection Rank. A student’s chosen pathway will depend
on strengths, abilities, interests, and career aspirations. Both pathways are equally valid, and both
have benefits and limitations.
Students interested in university also need to earn an OP or a Selection Rank.
Overall Position (OP)
The OP reflects a student’s rank order in relation to all other eligible Year 12 students in the State. The
Overall Position range is from 1 (the highest) to 25 (the lowest). To attain an OP, students must study
subjects classified as Authority subjects.
To be eligible for an OP you must:
Study a total of 20 semester units of Authority Subjects
Study three of your subjects for 4 semesters
Sit the QCS Test
Successfully complete all set course requirements.
An OP is calculated on the results of the student’s best 20 semester units
Tertiary Selection Rank
The Tertiary Selection Rank is given to students based on the successful completion of a Vocational
Studies pathway or completion of a Certificate III (or higher) qualification. This is based on the
successful completion of a combination of either:
Authority subjects,
Authority-registered subjects,
Vocational Educational and Training (VET) studies including school-based
traineeships or external programs or
Qualifications gained outside the school which can achieve a selection rank e.g.
some external Music and Drama courses (AMEB, Trinity)
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Subject Changes in 2019: A guide for students and their families
This guide provides direction for Varsity College families on the processes and procedures that may
take place in order for students to change subjects previously selected during the Year 10 SET Plan
process or during the Year 11/12 course of study.
Varsity College has a thorough SET Plan process which is conducted throughout the Year 10 Career
Development Program in Year 10. The College also hosts a Careers Expo and Subject Selection
Information evening to assist students and parents in making informed decisions about subject
selection. As the process is so thorough, the need for subject change should be minimal.
REASONS FOR SUBJECT CHANGE
In general, a subject change may only be permitted in the following circumstances:
A student is obtaining less than satisfactory results.
Students will be identified as requiring a subject change by:
Identification though the At Risk process run by Senior Performance Team
Discussion between the student/teacher/parents at Parent Teacher Interviews
Student self-identification and discussion of progress with a Faculty Head of Department
A student is on academic probation entering Year 11 and has agreed to change subjects after
Term 1 Year 11 and/or Semester I Year 11 Academic Review (Year 11 only)
In this instance, the Deputy Head of School 11/12 will enact the changes as per the probationary
documentation signed by parents and students during the SET Plan meetings in Year 10.
A student identifies a change of career/tertiary pathway alternate to that identified at the SET Plan
meeting in Year 10.
Recommended subject changes may be permitted for Year 11-12 students after a careers
consultation with a Guidance Officer.
A student has successfully attained a School-Based Traineeship/ Apprenticeship (Years 11 &12
only or has elected off campus study at Certificate III level or higher (Years 11 & 12 only)
Students and their families need to liaise with the Industry Liaison Officer, HOD Senior Schooling or
Deputy Head of School 11/12 to rearrange a student’s timetable to facilitate off campus study
and QCE eligibility.
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TIMING OF SUBJECT CHANGES IN 2019
Year 12: First two weeks of Semester 1 after analysis of reporting data during the At Risk
Process. There will be no subject changes in Semester 2 of Year 12 for OP Pathway
students unless identified by the Senior Performance Team for QCE purposes.
Subject changes for traineeships or off campus study will be dealt with as soon as formal
evidence of the applicant’s success if received through Industry Liaison Officer (ILO)
PROCEDURES FOR SUCCESSFUL SUBJECT CHANGES
Student discusses changes with one of either the Deputy Heads of School, HOD Senior
Schooling or Heads of Department
If a student is undergoing a pathway change or is academically at risk, a meeting with the
Guidance Officer, HOD Senior Schooling and/or Deputy Head of School 11/12 will be
scheduled.
Student collects a Year 12 Subject Change form from Student Services
Student discusses changes with parents and fills out Subject Change Form.
Parents sign Subject Change Form
Student returns form to Student Services
Student remains in his/her classes until a new timetable is issued and/or emailed to the
student’s EQ Webmail address
RESTRICTIONS
The following may restrict a student’s subject change request:
Class numbers or certificate courses enrolment limits
Line class availability
Subject combination clashes
Failure to provide proof of enrolment for off campus study
Academic prerequisites from Year 10 not being met
QCE eligibility not being met
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Assessment Policy for Summative Assessment
It is the responsibility of Varsity College students to know and understand the assessment policy.
Students need to take responsibility to ensure that proper and adequate communication occurs
between themselves, their parents and teachers in the preparation, study and completion of
examinations and assignments whether they are by nature practical or written, completed in class
or at home.
Relevant legislation and policy
This policy has been developed in accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006
(Part 4 Section 21, Bases for Educational provided and Testing at State Instructional Institutions) and
the Department of Education, Training and Employment’s policy in relation to implementing an
Assessment Policy in Queensland State schools. In addition the school policy also references the
QCAA policy Late and non-submission of student responses to assessment instruments in Authority
and Authority Registered subjects.
Summative Assessment Programs Year 12
The program of assessment for each term is outlined on the assessment calendar which is emailed
to students at the start of the term and posted on the school website. This calendar will identify the
assessment for each subject and the week in which it will occur or in the case of assignments, the
week that it must be submitted.
Types of Assessment
Examinations
In Years 7 to 12, exams or tests will occur in class times for each subject. In Year 11 and 12 many
subjects will schedule exams in an end of term period known as exam shutdown when students are
required to attend only when they have exams.
Exam Shutdown for Year 12
Students should receive notification of the exam timetable at least 2 weeks prior to the
commencement of exams
The exam shutdown timetable for Year 11 & 12 will be emailed to students and posted on
the school website
Students are able to undertake 2 exams and a practical assessment on any given day.
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Student Absence from exams
Any student who is absent from exams must: Ensure that a parent calls the school administration to explain the reason or exceptional
circumstances (e.g. emergency, serious illness) and present a written explanation of
extenuating circumstances from a parent or caregiver or submit a medical certificate on
the day of return to school. The student must approach the teacher or Head of Department to complete the exam as
soon as they return to school. Students need to be prepared to sit the exam on the day that
they return to school.
It is not permissible for a student to sit an exam prior to the cohort sitting the exam. If a student knows in advance that they are unable to sit a scheduled exam in exam
shutdown due to a significant event such as an interstate sporting commitment, then a form
requesting a rescheduling of the exam must be completed and returned prior to the
scheduled exam.
Failure to undertake an exam
If a student fails to undertake a summative exam and fails to resolve the situation with the teacher
or Head of Department, the student may not be awarded credit for the semester or may face
cancellation of enrolment or disciplinary action depending on the year level.
Assignments
Students should ensure that they meet the set dates to provide evidence to teachers in the form
of plans or drafts as required by the subject. Students must also ensure that they meet the dates for
submission of the final copy of assignments.
Students are required to submit drafts to ensure that they have the opportunity to receive
feedback on assessment prior to their final submission. Drafting is a consultation process NOT
a marking process.
Students are permitted to have feedback on a maximum of 1 draft. Some subjects in Year
11 and 12 may give feedback only on a plan. Drafts which are not submitted by the due date will not receive feedback from the teacher
unless extenuating circumstances apply.
The final copy of an assignment must be presented to the teacher at the start of the lesson
for that subject on the due date. It needs to be printed prior to the lesson.
Assignments for Years 12 must also be submitted by the due date through the program
Turnitin.
Technology problems cannot be an excuse for late or non-submission of assignments.
Students must always guard against technology failures by regularly backing up their work
in at least 3 locations.
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Student Absence for submission of drafts or final copies of assignments
If students cannot attend school on the due date for a draft or final assignment (due to justifiable
reasons) they must submit the assignment on this date via email to their teacher with a receipt
requested from the recipient (the teacher) as well as submit the assignment through Turnitin.
Failure to submit an assignment
If a student fails to submit the final copy of an assignment without a justifiable reason, teachers will
base their judgement on evidence available on or before the due date which may be the draft or
work undertaken in class that is observed by the teacher in line with the QCAA Assessment Policy.
Oral Assessment
The assessment policy for assignments applies in regards to submitting a script for an oral
presentation. A student should approach their teacher immediately on return to school to arrange
an appropriate time to complete the oral. This includes performance assessment (e.g. Drama, P.E.,
and Dance).
Plagiarism and Cheating
Students are required to produce original work when submitting assignments and
completing exams.
Quotations and references to other authors or other individuals (including websites) ideas
must be referenced using the Harvard or APA system. If the school deems that the work has
been plagiarised the teacher will grade only original work, be that sections of the final copy
or draft work.
Students caught plagiarising work will face disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by
the Head of Department and Head of School.
Drafting in class and seeking feedback is the best way for students to prove authenticity of
their work. It is expected that students utilize drafting time in class and that there is a
significant correlation between the draft and the final version. If the student cannot
produce original work or evidence of drafts the student will receive a non-submission for the
piece of assessment.
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Cyberbullying and on line safety
5 Reasons why you should not engage in cyber bullying
1. It is disrespectful, malicious, hurtful and inappropriate behaviour
2. It is not compassionate and can lead to hostility and animosity
between young adults
3. It can lead to questioning of the integrity of the young people
involved
4. The real world consequences can be severe
5. Cyber Bullying is not the right thing to do and is not a wise choice
Item 1
T.H.I.N.K Before you post or send anything online, THINK.
Is what you are posting…?
True | Helpful| Illegal| Necessary | Kind
Item 2
Appropriate
language
Rule no #1: Don’t use swear words or offensive language.
Rule no #2: Don’t threaten anyone on social media.
Change the discussion so you are not talking about individuals, groups or putting
people down.
Kid President: “If you do not have anything nice to say about someone, you’re just
not thinking hard enough!”
Item 3
Disconnect
Watch the video Cyberslap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTLBQBYX2MQ
Take a break from social media if it is causing issues.
Close down problem websites, especially if people can post anonymously
Item 4
Block and
Unfriend
Control your privacy settings and who has access to the information you share
online. Block those who post offensive content or are threatening to you or your
friends.
Remember that what you post/ like/ join is in the public domain and can be seen by
anyone- parents, employers, school administration
Item 5
Report and
collect evidence
Report via the social media site the offensive material was posted on.
Take screen shots as evidence| print the screen | take a photo of the snap chat.
If it is not removed within 48 hours report it to
https://www.esafety.gov.au/reportcyberbullying
Block the person and talk to someone you trust (teacher, parent, Guidance Officer,
Dean of Students, Assistant Head of School)
Item 6
Support
Support and resilience training
If you have a dispute with another young person seek assistance from the Year
Coordinator, Guidance Officers, the School Health Nurse or Assistant Head of
School.
Cyberbullying
is the use of technology to bully a person
or group with the intent to hurt them
socially, psychologically or even physically.
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Being eSmart: Your digital footprint, Your digital citizenship
Be Positive | Kid President: 20 things we should say more Often
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5yCOSHeYn4
Find ways to build people up rather than tearing them down
Watch Tagged, an online video made by the Australian Government
https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/classroom-
resources/tagged
Keep yourself safe online, THINK before you post because you are
responsible for your digital footprint
Multiple Choice Quiz- Cyberbullying - G:\Curriculum\Common\Be Esmart
Identifying cyber bullying through social media activity
G:\Curriculum\Common\Be Esmart
Activity 1 – Cyberbullying Multiple choice
Activity 2 – Social Media Roles
Are you safe online?
Take the Creep Quiz http://creepquiz.eq.edu.au/
Digital Citizenship
G:\Curriculum\Common\Be Esmart\Digital Citizenship
Esafety website
https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/classroom-resources/stand-
alone-lesson-plans-for-secondary-schools
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Students Driving Vehicles To School
During the senior years of schooling many of our students become drivers and start driving themselves
to school. Whilst this is a significant and exciting rite of passage for our young people it is critical that
we know who they are and ensure that students are being responsible when driving to and from the
college, and that they respect the rights of others in the community. Therefore, we request that if you
have a student driver that you complete the attached Register of Students Driving to School form with
your student and return it to Student Services as soon as possible. This is to ensure the safety of your
student.
It is also important as parents/carers that you understand that we have a duty of care for all our
students and that your son or daughter does not drive other students in their car without prior parental
permission of the other student. Once again this is to protect the wellbeing of all of our students. If
your student is going to drive to school with another student, please complete the Register of Students
Driving to School form to let us know of these arrangements, attach a note from the other student’s
parent giving permission and return the form to Student Services as soon as possible.
As students are not permitted to leave the college grounds without written permission from parents
and following the correct procedures to sign out through Student Services, it is not acceptable for
students to leave the college grounds at any time during the day to get “things” from their cars.
Further, it is important that students respect the rights of the local residents in our community by
keeping noise to a minimum and being aware of rubbish when driving and parking in the area.
Leaving school grounds without permission or failing to be respectful may result in a consequence
being imposed, which may include suspension.
See register over the page.
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REGISTER OF STUDENTS DRIVING TO SCHOOL
Student Name:
Roll class:
Address:
Phone
Number:
A. How often do you drive to school? (please tick the appropriate box)
DAILY ONCE/TWICE A WEEK OCCASIONALLY
OTHER: (PLEASE SPECIFY)
B. Please supply the following information about the vehicle/s you drive:
MAKE MODEL
COLOUR NUMBER PLATE
TYPE OF VEHICLE: e.g. station wagon,
sedan, etc.
MAKE MODEL
COLOUR NUMBER PLATE
TYPE OF VEHICLE: e.g. station wagon,
sedan, etc.
C. Do you bring passengers to the school?
D. Please circle: NO / YES
E. If you answered YES, please provide the details below:
STUDENT NAME ROLL CLASS SIBLING Parent’s permission note
attached
YES / NO YES / NO
YES / NO YES / NO
YES / NO YES / NO
F. I understand the rules listed below:
a. A student must have parental permission to drive to school;
b. The vehicle is not to be brought onto school grounds;
c. No student (except for a sibling) is to travel to or from school with a student driver without
written permission to the Principal giving the permission of the parent; and
d. Student drivers are not permitted to leave the college grounds at any time to access their
vehicle.
G. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the school of any changes to this information.
_____________________ ____________________ _____________________
Parent signature Student signature Head of School Signature
Date: Date: Date:
