2016 International Prospectus

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Townsville Grammar School is the pre-eminent independent

school in North Queensland. Townsville Grammar is a

co-educational, non denominational school for students from

Pre-Prep to Year 12, offering boarding from Year 7.

Townsville Grammar provides a stimulating environment

where young people can achieve their personal best and reach

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

“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

journey at Grammar enjoys the benefit of belonging to a school

with a recognised culture of achievement and shared success.

Students are nurtured to develop and demonstrate mutual

respect and self-discipline in behaviour, dress and manner.

Underpinning this, the highly professional staff endeavour

to provide every student individual attention together with

pastoral and academic support.

Established in 1888 as one of Queensland’s original

Grammar Schools, the School has a long and proud

history, being the first co-educational secondary

school established in North Queensland. Traditional

values of respect, honesty, industry, responsibility

and integrity are modelled, valued and rewarded at

Townsville Grammar School, as a vital part of character

development in young lives.

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Every child is unique. Every child has a talent

that can be nurtured and every child deserves

to be treated as an individual. Effective

learning and teaching is based upon an

understanding of the individual to allow each

child’s true potential to blossom.

Townsville Grammar attracts staff nationally

and internationally and selects only the finest

teachers who can use their experience and

well developed teaching skills to identify

individual needs and maximise learning for

each student.

Staff monitor each student’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.

A unique opportunity available to all students

in the Middle and Senior Schools is access to

free after school tutorials in each of the key

learning areas - a service provided by teaching

staff to ensure that each student is able to

easily access assistance or extension when

required. The School also provides a learning

support programme to respond to individual

learning needs.

Townsville Grammar School subscribes to

a whole school approach to pastoral care,

involving Class, Form and Subject Teachers,

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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A strong academic grounding is the best investment in your

child’s future. Since 1888, Townsville Grammar has been

providing an environment where students can achieve their

best possible academic outcomes. Townsville Grammar has an

outstanding record of academic success with results that are

unrivalled in North Queensland.

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

offering the highest quality education and facilities for your child

- a place where happy, confident students are encouraged to

become self disciplined, responsible adults.

Townsville Grammar is an accredited International Baccalaureate

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

between the IB Diploma course and the Queensland Certificate

of Education. Emphasising high academic standards, critical

thinking, intercultural understanding and respect for others, the

IB Diploma is accepted by universities around the globe with many

universities offering scholarships, bonus entrance points, subject

credits and even advanced placement to IB graduates.

Your guarantee of a quality education can be glimpsed through

programmes such as the IB and the depth of core faculties such

as Modern Languages where students have a choice of five

foreign languages to study.

Your child has an individual path in life and at Townsville

Grammar our aim is to provide an environment where every

child can achieve their personal best. Townsville Grammar

celebrates academic success as well as consistent effort to

inspire a passion for life-long learning.

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Townsville Grammar is much more than just a

school of academic excellence. At Grammar we

recognise that well-rounded children have many

cultural and artistic talents that can be developed

both inside and outside the classroom.

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

between. The level of the professionalism of this

event is a source of great pride for the whole

Grammar community.

Townsville Grammar School’s Music

Programme is first class and an integral part

of life at the School. Students can be involved

in music across both campuses through

orchestras, ensembles, bands, choirs and

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.

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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 School’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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Boarding life at Townsville Grammar brings

together young men and women from a remarkably

diverse set of backgrounds and geographical

locations. Since the day the School opened in

1888, boarding has been, and continues to be, an

important part of the School.

Lifetime friendships are formed in boarding as

students grow and support each other as members

of the boarding family. Boarding students learn

important skills of tolerance, patience and

understanding by living in this large family. Through

boarding, students develop into independent

adults, able to live, learn and work in a community

environment that reflects the real world.

Townsville Grammar’s unofficial boarding motto

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

study time is part of a boarder’s routine from

Sunday to Thursday, with outings, excursions and

camps co-ordinated for their enjoyment each

weekend. Organised, supervised weekend activities

cover the full spectrum: from casual breakfast

brunches to dinners at a city restaurant; organised

club sports to ten pin bowling; the latest movies

at the cinema to picnics at Crystal Creek, and

everything in between – our boarders are busy,

happy people.

Boarders are valued members of Grammar

sporting teams, featuring in Townsville Club sports

of Rugby Union, Netball and Rowing teams, as well

as numerous interschool teams. The computer and

library facilities, music practice rooms, swimming

pool, gymnasium and sporting facilities are all

accessible for boarders after hours.

At Townsville Grammar we ensure that meals and

the domestic environment for boarders are of the

highest standard. Boarders have input into the

menus served in the air-conditioned dining room.

Houseparents, Residential Supervisors, medical

staff, domestic staff and the Director of Boarding

work closely to provide the most productive and

positive environment possible. Whilst boarding

school can never be the same as home these staff

work devotedly to ensure that boarders feel ‘at

home’ whilst at school.

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Pre-Prep-Year 6Annandale1 Brazier DriveANNANDALE QLD 4814

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Years 7-12North Ward45 Paxton StreetNORTH WARD QLD 4810

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

Opening doors since 1888

Thank you for reading this electronic version of the Townsville Grammar School Prospectus. A hard

copy of this and all documents relating to the School is available upon request to me at

[email protected] or phone 07 4722 4973.

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.

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

wi thin 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, with Pre-Prep - Year 6 located in Annandale and Years 7 - 12

located in North Ward. This year Townsville Grammar School opens its second Junior Campus located in

North Shore. Initially, only Pre-Kindy and Pre-Prep will operate from this Campus until subsequent stages

are completed in 2015. North Shore will mirror the Annandale Campus and will include the key

strengths that Townsville Grammar School is known for throughout North Queensland.

School Tours are available at a time that suits you and allow you to discuss the issues that you

feel are important to your child’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 site.

I also encourage you to contact me: Telephone: 61 7 4722 4973 Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 0409 054 107

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

KRISTELL SCOTT

Director of Enrolments







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 non‐refundable

Confirmation Fee will also be paid.

Places will be offered, taking into account the following considerations:

1. Existing student in the School

2. Sibling of a student currently enrolled at the School

3. Son or daughter of a Townsville Grammar School staff member

4. 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.







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.

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.

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 of Enrolments CRICOS PROV. CODE: 00564G

Board of Trustees of Townsville Grammar School


Pre-Kindy - Pre-PrepNorth ShoreNorth Shore BvdNorth Shore QLD 4818





2016 Fees for Student Visa Fees Payments

Fees (in Australian dollars)

Enrolment Fee (non refundable) is $500

2016 Tuition Fees Per Year Per Term

Tuition Fee (Year 1 to Year 6) 16,540 4,135

Tuition Fee (Year 7 to Yr 12) 23,960 5,990

2016 Non Tuition Fees

Boarding fee (Year 7 to Year 12) 16,780 4,195

Homestay is $340 per week for each week of residence

Other Non Tuition Course Fees that will also apply:

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): For visa duration – 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., )

Estimate of $500 per semester

Estimated cost of school uniforms: 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:

29 January, 2016

15 April, 2016

15 July, 2016

7 October, 2016

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 2016 and may increase slightly for subsequent years.

Board of Trustees of Townsville Grammar School Cricos Reg: 00564G


Pre-Kindy - Pre-PrepNorth ShoreNorth Shore BvdNorth Shore QLD 4818





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

Mathematics

Science

History & Geography

Art

Modern Languages (French, Indonesian, Italian and

Japanese)

Physical Education

Music

Performing Arts

Design & Technology

Literacy Support is offered in lieu of Modern Languages

where students need a higher level of educational

support

Year 8

English

Mathematics (Streamed Term 1)

Science

History & Geography

Design & Technology

Modern Languages (French, Indonesian, Italian

and Japanese)

Music or Reading

Health & Physical Education

Information Technology Foundations

Performing Arts

Art



support

Year 9

English

Mathematics

Science

History

Geography

Modern Languages: (French, Indonesian, Italian

and Japanese.)

Art

Music or Reading

Health & Physical Education

Information Technology Foundations

Performing Arts

Design & Technology



support







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 2 3 4 5 6 7

Mathematics

A

English English Art Art Business

Studies

Business

Studies

Mathematics

B

English

Literature

English

Literature

Business

Studies

Business

Studies

Drama Drama

Mathematics

C

Science Science Drama Drama Geography French

French ESL Hospitality Geography

Indonesian Geography Information

Technology

Graphics

Hospitality Graphics Philosophy History

Information

Technology

History Physical

Education

Hospitality

Italian Hospitality Technology

Studies

Physical

Education

Japanese Literacy

Support

Technology

Studies

Physical

Education

Music







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 2 3 4 5 6 7

Art Mathematics A Biology Accounting Ancient History Biology ESL

Biology Mathematics B Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Drama Home Study

Chemistry English Drama Economics English Private

Study

Earth Science English

Communication*

English English Geography

English Mathematics C Hospitality* French Indonesian

Industrial Skills

Engineering

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Modern History Legal Studies Graphics Italian

Music Physical

Education

Technology

Studies

Information

Processing

Technology

Japanese

Physics Physical

Education

Manufactu

ring B&C*

Physics

IB Biology IB Economics IB English IB Mathematics

HL

IB French IB

Chemistry

IB TOK/IB

EE

IB Music IB Psychology IB Mathematics

SL

IB Japanese

IB Physics IB Spanish

IB Theatre Arts

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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 2 3 4 5 6 7

Accounting Biology Accounting Chemistry Mathematics

A

Art ESl

Biology Chemistry Chemistry Drama Mathematics

B

Biology Home Study

Chemistry Earth Science Drama Earth Science Drama Private Study

English English English Economics Englih

Information

Processing

Technology

Hospitality* English

Communication*

English Indonesian

Industrial

Skills

Engineering#

Legal Studies Geography French Italian

Modern

History

Mathematics

C

Physics Graphics Japanese

Physical

Education

Physical

Education

Technology

Studies

Music Manufacturing

B&C*

Physics

IB Biology IB Economics IB Chemistry IB Spanish IB

Mathematics

SL

IB English IB Tok/ IB EE

IB Theatre

Arts

IB Psychology IB

Mathematics

HL

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* Authority Registered


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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


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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 up-to-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: [email protected]







The School currently runs bus routes using our own buses and leasing buses from Sunbus. These routes are

outlined below:

North Ward to Annandale – Junior School (Prep – Year 6) students only

Morning service for Prep – Year 2 students departs from North Ward 8.15am and arrives Annandale at 8.35am.

Parents of Prep - Year 2 children must remain with their children up until boarding time.

Morning service for Years 3 - 6 departs from North Ward 8.00am and arrives Annandale at 8.20am. Afternoon

services depart from Annandale 3.10pm and arrive North Ward at 3.35pm

Late afternoon service departs from Annandale 4.30pm and arrives North Ward at 4.55pm.

Students are to be picked up at North Ward no later than 5.00pm.

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) $245.00

TGS Travellers Tickets (book of 50 tickets) $156.00

Casual Traveller 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.

Students from Magnetic Island must obtain the appropriate passes from Sunbus. To check if your child is eligible,

please contact Sunbus on (07) 4771 9800.

Eligible students will need to obtain their appropriate pass from Sunbus.

The Partial Pass must be presented to the school in order to obtain Bus Tickets at a discounted price.

Students who obtain a Full Pass from Sunbus present this card for use of the School’s Bus Service.

For all enquiries regarding pick up times and bus routes serviced by Sunbus, please view the website

www.sunbus.com.au

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CRICOS No: 00564G Board of Trustees of Townsville Grammar 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 1 2 3 4 (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 ........................

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

* 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 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

http://www.mceecdya.edu.au/

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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


1. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): please refer to Medibank Private website – full duration of Visa

2. Home stay fees (where applicable): Please refer to Course Payments Schedule

3. Boarding fees (where applicable): Please refer to Course Payments Schedule

4. 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.

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/vevo.htm



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Payment of Course Fees and Refunds

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

b) 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)

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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.

https://tps.gov.au/Information/Students/How

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2012L01351

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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.

(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.

Please initial

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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)

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.

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

who the contact officer or officers is for overseas students

if you can apply for course credit

when your enrolment can be deferred, suspended or cancelled

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

if attendance will be monitored for your course

a complaints and appeals process.

http://cricos.deewr.gov.au/

https://tps.gov.au/

https://tps.gov.au/

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

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

meet the terms of the written agreement with your education provider

inform your provider if you change your address

maintain satisfactory course progress

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

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

Contact details

Who? Why? How?

Your provider For policies and procedures that affect you

Speak with your provider

Go to your provider’s website

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

For your ESOS rights and responsibilities

www.aei.gov.au

ESOS Helpline +61 2 6240 5069

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)

For visa matters www.immi.gov.au

Phone 131 881 in Australia

Contact the DIAC office in your country

http://www.aei.gov.au/

http://www.immi.gov.au/

Educating Youth in North Queensland since 1888

Privacy Statement to All Parents and Students

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. 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.

2. 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;

(j) 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 School’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.

11. 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: [email protected] Web: www.tgs.qld.edu.au Phone: 07 4722 4900

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