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ORMEAU WOODS STATE HIGH SCHOOL

2020

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT H AND BOOK

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION AND WELCOME..................................................................................................................... 3

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM (ISP) STAFF .......................................................................................3

ISP CONTACT ................................................................................................................................................ 5GENERAL CONTACT DETAILS............................................................................................................................ 5

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND ....................................................................................................................... 6

LOCAL AREA MAP........................................................................................................................................... 6SCHOOL BUS SERVICE .................................................................................................................................... 6LOCAL BUS SERVICE....................................................................................................................................... 6TRAVEL TO BRISBANE / GOLD COAST................................................................................................................. 6SCHOOL MAP................................................................................................................................................. 7DAILY ORGANISATION ............................................................................................................................... 8SCHOOL TIMETABLE........................................................................................................................................ 8LESSONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 8BELL TIMES ................................................................................................................................................... 8ESL TIMETABLE ............................................................................................................................................. 8EXTRA AND CO-CURRICULA ACTIV ITIES.............................................................................................................. 8

STUDENT TIMETABLE.................................................................................................................................. 9

STUDENT SUPPORT..................................................................................................................................... 10STUDENT SERVICES STAFF ............................................................................................................................ 10OTHER SUPPORT STAFF ................................................................................................................................ 10INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM SUPPORT FLOWCHART ............................................................................... 11

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................... 12STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................................................... 13

VISA REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 13GENERAL SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................................. 13LEGAL DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................ 13

HEALTH AND SAFETY.................................................................................................................................. 14OVERSEAS HEALTH COVER............................................................................................................................ 14VISITING A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER ................................................................................................................. 14SOCIALISING ................................................................................................................................................ 14VALUABLE ITEMS .......................................................................................................................................... 14SURF AND BEACH SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. 14SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA’S 10 SURF SAFETY HINTS ................................................................................... 14

SETTLING IN................................................................................................................................................. 15CULTURE SHOCK.......................................................................................................................................... 15HOMESTAY .............................................................................................................................................. .16-18CURFEWS: .................................................................................................................................................. 19TIPS AND HINTS: ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: ..................................................................................................... 20-21

TRAVEL FORMS................................................................................................................................................. 22-25

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP STAFF ..................................................................................................................................................4

ORMEAU WOODS STATE HIGH SCHOOL

ORMEAU WOODS STATE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

The Queensland Department of Education trading as: Education Queensland International (EQI) CRICOS Provider Number 00608A

WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND HOMESTAY PROGRAM AT ORMEAU WOODS STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Matthew Silcock Acting Principal International Line Manager

Tanya Capra International Student and

Homestay Coordinator

International Office Location: International Program Phone: International Line Manager International Student & Homestay Coordinator

Room 5568 4365 Mr Matt Silcock Mrs Tanya Capra

[email protected]

[email protected]

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At Ormeau Woods State High School, we pride ourselves on providing a high quality learning experience within a safe, caring and supportive environment. Our International trogram sets us apart from others in innovation and engagement, where students can excel in our four pillars: !cademic StudiesΣ Cultural & CreativeΣ Sporting Pursuits ŀƴŘ Community ServiceΦ

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STAFF

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Deputy Principals

English

Head Of Departments

Maths Science The Arts

YOUTH SUPPORT CO-ORDINATORSCHOOL NURSE

Ms Tiana-Lee HoskingMs Laura Barresi

GUIDANCE OFFICERS Mr Alan Fraser and Ms Kylie Dann

The Guidance Officers, School Nurse and Youth Support Co-Ordinator can help you with personal problems and give you information about careers and universities.

Carmel Naidoo Warren Camps Glen Armstrong

Nicole Monaghan Janelle Norton Melissa Hines

Humanities HPE IT


Terry Antcliffe

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP STAFF

Dan Finn Megan Herbert Nicole Norfolk Hemant Prahaladh

ISP CONTACTS




General Contact Details




FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND

Local Area Map

School Bus Service There is a school bus service catering for students attending Ormeau Woods SHS. If you are travelling to school by bus, your host family will be able to assist you with this. A fare is payable at the time of travel. The most cost-effective way to utilise the public transport is to purchase a ‘Go Card’. The school will issue you with a student ID card as soon as we can and this will assist you in getting a student Go Card.

Local Bus Service Surfside Buslines will pick you up from bus stops located within Ormeau. A detailed map and timetable is available on the web at www.translink.com.au and searching for Ormeau.

Travel to Brisbane / Gold Coast Queensland Rail operates regular electric train services to and from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The closest rail station is at Ormeau. Surfside Buslines operate bus link services to the station. Timetable information can be accessed at www.translink.com.au and searching for Ormeau.

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Student Handbook 2020

DAILY ORGANISATION

School Timetable Each day begins at 8:30am for all students and finishes at 2:30pm.

Lessons There are 5 sessions each day. Each session is 55 minutes long

Bell Times

Sessions Monday to Friday

Futures 8.30am - 8.45am

Period 1 8.45am

Period 2 9.40am

First Break 10:35am

Period 4 12.15pm

Second Break 1:10pm

Period 5 1.35pm

Finish 2.30pm

ESL Timetable

Once your timetable has been completed, your EAL/D teacher will organise for you to be released from your class for a minimum of 1 x 55 minute lesson each week. These support sessions will start from Week 2. During this time your EAL/D teacher can assist you with your class work and assessments. This is considered a regular class time and you are expected to do your class work.

We will also meet for Morning Tea in first break each Tuesday, to make sure we deliver all of the information we need to give you and to catch up with how you are settling in.

Mrs Capra, our International Student and Homestay Coordinator, will be based in the international room and is available should you need any support or assistance.

Extra and Co-Curricula Activities

There are many cultural and sporting programs available to all students throughout the year. A significant number of subjects include class-time excursions in their programs. A register of extra co-curricula programs is available from the front office.

There are also a range of holidays offered by EQI and other providers for weekends or holidays. For details, please see Mrs Capra.



Period 3 11:20am


Student Timetable

All senior students study 6 subjects. Subject Selection Booklets detailing information on each subject will provide you with the information you need when choosing your subjects. Year 9s and 10s have their own booklets as well for choices.

If a subject is not suitable, you are to see Mrs Capra for assistance with selections.

General Subjects are Year 11 and 12 subjects that contribute to entry into university.

Applied Subjects do not contribute towards entry into university.

Example Timetable:

Each session shows:

Time Subject Code Teacher Code Room number

ORMEAU WOODS STATE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM The Queensland Department of Education trading as: Education Queensland International (EQI) CRICOS Provider Number 00608A


STUDENT SUPPORT

A summary of whole school support services is listed in the student diary. Additional support structures provided for international students are listed on the International Student Program International Support Flowchart.

Student Services Staff

Mr Alan Fraser and Ms Kylie DannPosition: Guidance OfficersLocation: Administration Building

They can provide information and support on both career and personal issues. If you intend to completetertiary study in Australia, they can advise you of the courses available.

Other Support Staff

Tiana-Lee HoskingPosition: Youth Support Coordinator

Laura BarresiPosition: School Nurse

Ms Linda WhytePosition: Industry Liaison Officer

Other Support Staff

Yuko MaherPosition: IT Manager

Location: Resource CentreMs Maher will supply you with computer passwords and email addresses. She also assists students withgeneral computer problems.

Mrs Julie ZornigPosition: Library Teacher AideLocation: Resource Centre

Ms Zornig helps students to find relevant information and resources in the Resource Centre.



International Student Program Support Flowchart ORMEAU WOODS STATE HIGH SCHOOL

ISP students are members of the general school community and will be supported through the mainstream structures. Due to their particular needs this

additional structure has been implemented to enhance the support provided.

SCHOOL (LEVEL 1) NON-SCHOOL (LEVEL 2)

SUPPORTING SUPPORTERS (LEVEL 3)

Cluster networks

EQI GO

Training & Prof Dev

Subject teachers

EAL/D teacher

ISP LineManager

Senior Leaders

ISP Co-ordinator

Student Services

Faculty Administration

Team

Student

Homestay

Co-ordinator

Homestay

Family

Community Groups

Outside Agencies

Medical, legal, emotional

Refer to student handbook for

contact details

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POLICIES and PROCEDURES

The terms and conditions for EQI Students enrolment can be located at https://eqi.com.au/PDFs/eqi-standard-terms-and-conditions.pdf

A host of useful information for EQI Students can be found on the EQI website under the For students tab located at https://eqi.com.au/for-students

EQI has a range of policies and procedures to assist international students on a student visa to understand their rights and obligations as well as the conditions of their enrolment in the International Student Program. Click on the titles below to access these documents:

Assessing requests to transfer

Attendance

Client service standards

Critical incident procedure

Complaints and appeals process

Course completion

Course credit

Course progress

DET International Customer Complaints Management Proceedure for DETi students and customers

Distance education

Deferral, suspension and cancellation of enrolment

Entry requirements

The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act

Refund policy

Transfer to an EQI school from another CRICOS provider

Travel procedure

These documents can also be located by going to https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures



https://eqi.com.au/PDFs/eqi-standard-terms-and-conditions.pdf

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/holiday-adventure-program

https://eqi.com.au/for-students

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/assessing-requests-to-transfer

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/attendance

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/client-service-standards

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/critical-incident-procedure

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/complaints-appeals

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/course-completion

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/course-credit

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/course-progress

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/customer-complaints-management

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/distance-education

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/deferral-supension-and-cancellation

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/entry-requirements

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/esos-act

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/refund-policy

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/transfer-to-an-eqi-school-from-another-cricos-provider

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/travel-procedure

https://eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Visa Requirements

Attendance DIBP requires students to maintain at least 80% attendance. EQI policy states 100% student attendance is desirable. If you are sick for more than one day, you need to visit a doctor and obtain a medical certificate. If a medical certificate is produced the absence is considered acceptable. It is the school’s duty to report students who go under 80% attendance and this could lead to cancellation of visa. Warning letters will be sent to agents, families and Gold Coast Alliance at 90% and 95% beforenotifying DIBP at 80%.

Achievement Students must complete all school work. Students must achieve a minimum of a ‘C’ for all subjects. More than one ‘D’ or ‘E’ must be reported to EQI. Passing subjects is a condition of your Student Visa. Poor results may result in the cancellation of your visa.

If you are having difficulties with any of your subjects you must discuss your concerns with the ISP Coordinator, Mrs Capra immediately. It is recommended you attend the EAL/D tutorials offered to all international students.

Duration and Extensions of Visa Your student visa is issued for the duration of your school program. If you think you may want to extend your stay at our school you must see a member of the ISP faculty at least 8 weeks before your visa is due to expire so a new visa can be arranged.

General School Responsibilities The student diary details general student responsibilities. Please refer to your copy of the student diary for information on: • Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students• Absentee Information• Student Management Framework• Uniform Policy• Assignment and Assessment Policy• Computer Access

Legal Details & Legal Help

Driving The legal driving age in Australia is 17. International students can drive on an International licence for 3 months, but then must take the test to obtain a Queensland licence. Heavy fines apply for students found to be driving on an International Licence after 3 months. If you are riding a bicycle you MUST wear a bike helmet or you will be fined.

Drugs and Alcohol It is illegal to drink alcohol until you are 18 years old in Australia. Nightclubs and bars require identification to prove you are 18 years old before entering. Under the Student Code of Conduct, all International students are prohibited from smoking, drinking alcohol or using non-prescribed drugs while enrolled in an EQI program. All non-doctor prescribed drugs are illegal (eg. marijuana, speed, ecstasy etc). Your visa may be cancelled if you are caught in the possession of drugs.

Legal Help Students requiring legal help are advised to see the International Student Coordinator, the ISP Line Manager or the Principal. There are migrant support centres in the Gold Coast Region that can directyou to migrant legal aid. The Migrant Centre Organisation Inc., Shop 22/91 Scarborough StreetSouthport.http://migrantcentre.org/



http://www.mbrcls.org.au/

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Overseas Health Cover EQI will organise your health cover for you for the length of your stay. If you extend your stay, your health cover will automatically be extended as well.

Visiting a Medical Practitioner If you need to visit a medical practitioner ask your homestay family to help you make the arrangements. The costs can then be claimed from your health cover. See your International StudentCoordinator for assistance when you need to make a claim.

Socialising Going out with friends is fine, but try to stay in a group, especially at night. Do not walk home alone and inform your homestay family of your whereabouts at all times.

Valuable Items At Ormeau Woods State High School, students leave their bags outside their classrooms duringclass. It is important that you do not leave any valuables eg. money, cameras, passports in your bag. On your arrival, you will be asked to provide the school with a copy of your passport and visa. These records are kept in case your passport is lost.

Surf and Beach Safety Ormeau is only a short 30 minute drive from the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast. However, theycan be dangerous for people who are not used to the ocean. Understanding the ocean is very important – the more you know about how waves, wind and tides affect conditions in the water, the better able you are to keep yourself safe.

Most of the sun’s dangerous UV radiation (as much as 70%) occurs in the middle of the day, so if you are heading outside then you need to take particular care to seek shade, cover up, wear a hat and use sunscreen. Drink plenty of water in hot weather so as not to become dehydrated. Be sun safe by:

• avoiding direct sun when possible• drinking plenty of water• wearing a long-sleeve shirt, wide brim hat and

sunglasses• regularly apply an SPF 30+ high protection sunscreen.

Surf Life Saving Australia’s 10 Surf Safety Hints

1. Always swim or surf at places patrolled by surf lifesavers or lifeguards.

2. Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safest area to swim.

3. Always swim under supervision or with a friend.

4. Read and obey the signs.

5. Don’t swim directly after a meal.

6. Don’t swim under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

7. If you are unsure of surf conditions, ask a lifesaver or lifeguard.

8. Never run and dive in the water. Even if you have checked before, conditions can change.

9. If you get into trouble in the water, don’t panic. Raise you arm for help, float and wait forassistance.

10. Float with a current or undertow. Stay calm. Don’t try to swim against it. Signal for help and wait forassistance.



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SETTLING IN

Culture Shock

The confusion that goes with living in a new country is called ‘CULTURE SHOCK’. It is a reaction most people experience when they are removed from their familiar surroundings.

Culture shock is not always easy to notice because it usually builds up slowly, and the signs are not always obvious. People experience culture shock to different degrees. Some don’t notice it at all, while others are affected very much. Some people go through it in the first month, while others don’t notice it until months later. However, most people follow the adjustment pattern below. As you can see, you may have adjustment problems after you come to Australia, and again when you return to your home country. This is a normal reaction.

Here are some signs of culture shock: • you begin to dislike your host country, the school system, your host family• you begin to spend a lot of time alone in your room• you are easily upset, can’t concentrate at school, and sleep a lot.

What can you do about it? • talk about how you are feeling with your host family, friends, or a member of the International

Student Program staff• try to keep busy• be aware that this is a normal reaction and talk it over with other International students.

REMEMBER COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE

Source: AusAID



Homestay

Your homestay family is very important to your success and happiness in Australia. Please make a huge effort to make friends with them as this will provide you with many things in return to make your life easier. Your first priority on arrival is to nurture this relationship. Whatever the make-up of your host family, each one has decided to welcome an international student into their home, so feel welcome and enjoy your time with them.

Your homestay family will provide you with a room of your own, a place to put your belongings, and a place to study. You will be given three meals a day and have access to the laundry and the main living areas in the house. You will also be given an opportunity to learn about Australian culture within a caring family environment. Please treat your new home and family with the respect they require.

Homestay Costs

Homestay costs will cover food, moderate internet usage and lodgings, so offer to help and your family are not obliged to pay for all your outings. In most cases you will also be expected to pay your telephone costs. If you feel you are being asked to do too much or that rules are unreasonable, talk to the International Student Coordinator, who will discuss your concerns with the family.

It is important to establish at the beginning of your stay, the expectations of both students and homestay parents. If you are unsure of some of the ways of doing things, ASK! On the following pages is a list of suggested questions to ask your host family, and hints for a successful homestay.

Homestay and Cultural Differences

The way Australian families live may be different from the way you live in your home country. When you live in homestay with an Australian family you are usually considered part of the family. The Australian families that take international students for homestay are generally considerate, kind people who try to understand the cultural differences between themselves and their international students. You, also, need to try to understand these differences so that your homestay is a good experience for you.

Australian Families are not all the Same

Australian families, like families everywhere, differ from each other in many ways. This is especially so because Australia is a multi-cultural country. It has been settled by people from all over the world, including Europe and Asia. Expectations and the degree of independence may differ from your own country. Generally, families will expect their student to be home by dinner time and be notified of your whereabouts outside school times. They will also expect to be notified and consulted about changes to plans. It is also expected that there won’t be any late nights out of the home during the normal school week.

In general, Australians live in ‘nuclear’ families (that is, mother, father and children) rather than with grandparents, uncles and aunties, although they often have regular contact with their relatives. In recent years, the number of single parent families (one parent and children) and childless families (husband and wife only) has increased.

Everyone Helps

In Australia, families do not normally have household help and, frequently, both parents work. Therefore, it is usual for all members of the family to be expected to help with household tasks. These might include helping with food preparation and clean-up, keeping their own room clean, and washing and ironing their own clothes. In many families, the children prepare their own breakfast and lunch and either the mother or the father prepares the evening meal.



Mealtimes

The food eaten by Australian families and the customs associated with eating depend on the cultural background of the family. For example, families from a European background eat mainly European food, although many families like to try different types of food and may buy or cook dishes from China, Mexico, Thailand, Lebanon etc. Breakfast, for many Australians, consists of cereal or toast, and perhaps fruit and a juice drink. Lunch is often sandwiches and fruit or cake. Your host family will try to cook food that you like, so tell your family if there is anything you cannot eat or do not like. Go shopping with your host mother so that you can show her anything you particularly like that she may not have at home. Cook a meal occasionally for your family. They will love you for it. Your host family may make lunch for you on school days, give you money to buy lunch, or you may make your own lunch. Discuss this with your host mother.

All members of the family normally eat their evening meal together. This meal is often a time for discussion and sharing of information about what has happened during the day. European families, while encouraging their children to join in discussion at mealtime, consider noisy eating (e.g. loud chewing, slurping, chewing with your mouth open) to be impolite.

Expressing Emotions

Australians, especially European Australians, tend to express their emotions openly. They are usually not embarrassed about showing others that they are angry, happy, sad etc. Many Australians find it quite acceptable to openly disagree with another person’s opinion, as long as this is done in a non-aggressive, reasonable manner. In most cases, it is also considered advantageous to discuss personal problems with other people, especially friends, family and trained professionals (e.g. guidance officers in schools). Australian parents encourage their children to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ when they ask for something and to apologise (say ‘I am sorry’) when they upset someone.

Australian Homes

Most Australian homes have a kitchen, living room (where the family may watch TV, entertain friends, etc), bedrooms, laundry and bathroom. The bathroom usually contains a bath or shower or both. Sometimes the toilet is also located in the bathroom and toilet paper, not water, is used.

When Australians bathe, they usually do so in the bath or shower cubicle so water does not splash on the bathroom floor, as may be the case in Asian bathrooms. If there are many people in the family or if there is a drought, water (especially hot water) may be scarce and family members must limit the length of time they spend bathing.

Insects

Many Australian families have insects called cockroaches in their homes. Cockroaches are difficult to eliminate from homes as the Queensland climate is a perfect habitat for cockroaches. Seeing a cockroach is not a sign that a home is dirty.

Sandflies and mosquitos are also insects that are common in Queensland. During the summer months around dusk, mosquitos and sandflies are most noticeable. Insect repellent applied to uncovered skin will prevent bites.



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Australian Teenagers

Australian teenagers, in general, are fairly independent although parents would normally expect to be told where they are going, who they are going with, what they will be doing, and the time they will be home. It is extremely important that international students let their homestay parents know these things also. This will avoid a lot of worry for the homestay parents. It is also polite for students to tell homestay parents in advance (the day before) if they are not coming home for dinner. Most parents set a time by which their children must return home when they go out at night. Sometimes they set a time for going to sleep (for example, 10:30pm). Some international students find this difficult because, in their home country, they stay up very late at night. Our Homestay parents are advised that students should not be having ‘sleepovers’ during the week. This is best done on the weekend.

Australian teenagers participate in a wide range of leisure activities, including sports, movies, parties and visiting friends. Shopping with friends is also enjoyed. A favourite activity of Australian teenagers is telephoning friends. Parents, however, normally place a time limit on telephone calls so that other family members have access to the phone. International students are expected to pay for the telephone calls they make. This may be done after each call or at a time negotiated between the student and the homestay parents. Skype and mobile phones are very popular with International students. It is also polite to negotiate times for computer use if you don’t have your own laptop so that all members of the family have suitable access. Again negotiate this with your family.

Australian teenagers often invite their friends to their home. This is with their parents’ permission and knowledge. International students can do this also, but they must first make sure it is okay with their homestay parents.

Talking to the Family

It is normal to feel nervous when you first meet your homestay family. You will begin to feel happier when you get to know the family better. Talking to your homestay family about any worries or questions you have when you first arrive will help you adjust to living in a new country. If you do not speak English well, you can still communicate. Write down what you want to say if your written English is better than your spoken English. Draw a picture of what you want to say. Use your bilingual dictionary. Mime or act out your message. Ask another student to interpret for you or use the telephone interpreter service (your homestay or school can tell you about this). If you spend most of your time in your room with the door closed, the homestay family may think you do not like them. Spend some time each day with the family talking, watching TV, or helping the family with household tasks. Tell the homestay family about your culture and find out about theirs.

Transport to School

If you live close to the school, you may walk to school or ride a bike. If you live further away, you may catch a bus or your host parent may drive you. International students are not eligible for a bus pass, so you will have to pay the bus fare to and from school. There is also a public bus service in Ormeau, sothat you can go to the shops or the beach after school or on weekends.

Social Life

You will make lots of friends while you are in Australia, and will want to go out with them. Please be considerate of your host family, always ask their permission and let them know where you are and when you will be home. As a general rule, socialising should be limited to weekends as week nights are for study and to spend time with your host family. If friends ask you to stay over, discuss this with your host family. They may also allow you to have friends to stay, but remember not to inconvenience your host family by always having your friends in the house.



Curfew times and going out Students are required to comply with standard EQI curfew times while staying with an EQI homestay host.

Sunday to Thursday

Under 16 years of age - dinner time (no later than7:00pm), unless for a school-approvedextra-curricular activity.

16 years and over - dinner time (no later than 6:00pm), unless for a school-approvedextra-curricular activity.

Friday / Saturday and school holidays

Under 16 years of age - no later than 9:30pm,unless for a school-approved extra-curricular activity.

16 years and over - no later than 10:30pm,unless for a school-approved extra-curricular activity.

If your student is going out they must tell you where they are going, how they are getting there, who they are going with, what they will be doing and the time they will be home. It is advisable that they take with them a fully charged mobile phone programmed with your contact numbers, and carry a card that contains the same details. It is a good idea for you to have a phone number for one of the people they are with, or another parent, in case there is a problem with your student’s phone and you need to contact them.

Before they go out, please check that your student understands some basic safety rules:

No matter what time of day, if you’re travelling alone be alert to your surroundings. Don’t wearheadphones as you may not hear what’s happening around you.

Where possible, always travel with a group you know well.

At night, stay in busy places and avoid dead-ends and poorly lit areas.

Do not go anywhere with strangers or people you have just met.

Never give your personal information to strangers or people you have just met.

Make sure you have enough money or travel credit to get home.

Plan which bus, train or other public transport you will catch, tell your homestay family what timeit arrives and what time you will be home.

You should also tell your student what to do in the event they are stopped by the Police. In many situations, the Police have the right to ask people for their name and address, so please advise your student that it is an offence to refuse to give this information when asked for it.

PLAN YOUR TRIP CAREFULLY. CHECK bus and train timetables



Make the Most of your Homestay Experience

Staying in homestay gives you an excellent opportunity to: • Learn about Australian culture• Make friends with Australians• Improve your English language skills• Share information about your culture and• Adjust to a new country while living in a safe and caring environment.

Tips and Hints!!! Advice for students: • Be open-minded• It’s not wrong, just different• If things go wrong, don’t panic – stay calm!• Create your own opportunities – be enthusiastic, committed and motivated• Watch what is going on around you• Communication is the key to a successful stay – talk over your problems immediately• The more interest you show, the more people will try to help you• If homesick, get busy and more involved• Accept cultural differences, don’t resent them

• Be prepared to try new things• Make the most of every day – don’t think of the things you miss about home, think of what you will

gain by being here• Be patient, things won’t be perfect from the start – you have to work at it!• Don’t be swayed by rumour, make up your own mind and don’t judge!

• Always remember why you came to Australia and what you hope to achieve during your stay – itwill give you more motivation when times are tough.

Coming to stay with an Australian family can be a great experience for both you and the homestay family, but although people are the same in most ways in all countries, you may find that your host family may do some things differently from what you are used to in your own country. It may take a little time for you and your host family to get used to each other and for you to feel at home.

Here are some ideas on how to make sure that you have a good relationship with your host family: • Offer to help with household chores – ask for a specific job that you can do to help and do it!• Keep your room tidy – some families are tidier than others but make sure that your room is

ALWAYS tidy• Don’t leave clothing and towels on the floor of the bathroom

• Put your dirty clothes into the family clothes hamper if you want them washed with the familywashing

• Let your homestay family know where you are AT ALL TIMES. Your host family is responsible foryou while you are here, so you must tell them where you are going, give a contact number so theycan reach you, and tell them when you will be home. If you are going to be late for a meal, let yourfamily know.

• Ask before inviting friends over. Most homestay families will be happy for you to have friends overto visit or stay but you must always ask first and obey the rules they set.



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• No smoking, alcohol or illicit drugs.• Offer to pay for yourself when you go to a restaurant or on an expensive outing. Your host

family will pay for most of your meals but if they take you out to an expensive restaurant or to atheme park which is very expensive, offer to pay for yourself. They may wish to pay for you ifthey have enough money, but it is important to offer to pay.

• Always pay your homestay payment on time! If you are paying this directly to your homestayfamily, make sure you pay on the day it is due. Payments are usually paid at least two weeks inadvance.

• Be kind and patient with your host brothers and sisters.• If you are not happy in your homestay, the homestay coordinator will follow these steps:

- talk to both parties separately to obtain each person’s point-of-view about the concern- talk to both parties together (an interpreter may be necessary)- attempt to resolve the problem by generating strategies and making a time in the near

future to talk about the result of these strategies- If the problem cannot be resolved, new homestay arrangements may have to be made.

Helpful Things to Ask your Host Family • What would you like me to call you?• What do you expect me to do daily?• Where do I put my dirty washing?• Can I use the washing machine or iron at anytime?• What are the best times to use the bathroom?• Can I help myself to food and drink at anytime?• Are there ‘private’ areas in the house?

• Can I move my bedroom furniture around if I wish?• Is there a special getting up time on weekends?• Is there a bedtime?• Can I invite friends around?• What are the rules for using the telephone?• What time am I expected home on the weekends?• Can I use household appliances when I wish?• When and how loud can I play music?• What are the general procedures in the household?• How do I use any appliances e.g. shower, TV, etc?



TRAVEL FORMS

If you wish to travel outside of Ormeau or to stay overnight somewhere other than yourhomestay family, you need to fill out a travel form a minimum of ONE week in advance to allow us to contact your agent, parents and also to get the school’s approval. This is an EQI requirement. Please discuss your travel with the international department and get help from us to fill out this form. We want you to enjoy your stay and see the sights, but we must follow EQI rules.

Travel Forms can be obtained from the international room and can be viewed on the next pages.



Department of Education, trading as Education Queensland International. CRICOS Provider Code: 00608A.Travel and activities request form. Version 1.0 April 2019.

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Travel and activities request form This form is to be used by overseas students participating in the Education Queensland International (EQI) homestay program (‘homestay students’), who are seeking approval for non-routine travel and activities as specified in the EQI Standard terms and conditions.

Privacy Statement EQI is collecting the information on this form to assess your request for approval to undertake non-routine travel and activities. The information collected on this form may be provided to your parents, homestay provider, school and EQI. The information will be recorded, used and disclosed for the purposes of the principal (or delegate) on behalf of EQI considering and approving or declining to approve your request. This information may be used for behaviour management and to cancel your enrolment if you provide false or misleading information, or fail to provide relevant information. Your personal information may otherwise be used or disclosed where authorised or required by law.

How to complete this form 1. Complete Section A: Student details. 2. Complete Section B: Type of travel or activity. 3. Complete Section C, D OR E depending on the type of travel or activity selected in Section B. 4. Sign Section F: Student’s agreement. 5. Give the form to your homestay provider and ask them to complete Section G: Homestay provider acknowledgement. 6. Follow your school’s instructions about parent/legal custodian agreement (Section H). 7. Give the form to your international student coordinator to give to the school principal (or delegate) with all required supporting

documents attached. Important: • Follow your school’s instructions on submitting this form (e.g. timeframes) – please see your international student coordinator if you

have any questions. • Students must not book travel, accommodation and/or activities until approval has been provided.

• Students must not participate in high-risk activities, unless approved by EQI.

• You must keep your international student and/or homestay coordinator and homestay family informed of any changes to youremergency contact details.

Section A: Student details Student name: School:

Date of birth: EQI student ID: Year level:

Insurance Provider: Insurance policy number:

Section B: Type of travel or activity Return to my home country during my course of study with EQI. Please complete Section D.

Stay overnight at a friend’s house. Please complete Section E.

Travel with parent/legal custodian. Please complete Section C.

Other. Please complete Section C.

Section C: Travel with parent/legal custodian or Other activity

Detail of activity (e.g. Travel with parent; water activity; horse riding club)

Date & time of departure: Date & time of return:

Will this travel or activity be reoccurring: Yes No If yes, list dates and times:

Mode/s of transport: Airplane Bus Train Private vehicle (provide driver details): Other:

Location/s: Please provide address details, including name of accommodation and full street address, if staying overnight.

Details: Please provide as much detail as possible or attach details (e.g. brochure, activity program, tour itinerary).

Name of company/organization:(If applicable)

List school friends also participating: (If applicable)

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Name of supervising adult/parent/legal custodian:

Age of supervising adult: Must be over 21 years old (If applicable)

Phone number: Mobile number:

Email address:

Blue card number and expiry date (or equivalent): (If applicable)

Supervisor/parent/legal custodian relationship to student: (If applicable)

Any other relevant information:

Section D: Returning to home country Date & time of departure: You must attach your flight itinerary

Date & time of arrival back into Australia: You must attach your flight itinerary

I will be accompanied on the travel: Yes No If yes, name and contact details of person travelling with you: If no and you are travelling by airplane, have you been booked as an unaccompanied minor? Yes No

Please tell us how you will get to and from the airport in Australia and how you will get to and from the airport in your home country (if intending to use public transport, please give details):

I have followed my school’s instructions regarding parent approval and have discussed my plans with my parent before submitting this form.

Section E: Overnight stay at a friend’s house Name of friend:

Name of supervising adult: Must be over 21 years old

Phone number: Mobile number:

Email address:

Address of where you are staying:

Is this an approved EQI homestay provider: Yes No (If Yes, “Section H: Parent Agreement” is not required)

Blue card number and expiry date (or equivalent) for supervising adult: (If applicable)

Regular overnight stays (provide dates) Date/s:

One off overnight stay Date:

Details of overnight stay and travel/activities taking place: Please provide as much detail as possible.

Section F: Student agreement

I declare that: • I have read and understood the privacy notice on this request form;• I have read and understood the requirements regarding Travel and activities, outlined in the Travel and activities policy, procedure and

EQI Standard terms and conditions; and • All information provided in this request form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.• I am aware of activity rules and conditions of entry for my nominated Sport, Leisure and Recreation provider.

Name: EQI student ID:

Signature: Date:



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Section G: Homestay provider acknowledgement I acknowledge that: • the student, named in Section A of this form, who currently lives with me, wishes to participate in the travel or activity stated on this

form; and• final approval lies with the Principal (or delegate) identified below. I support this request.

Name: Email:

Signature: Date:

Section H: Parent agreement • I give permission for my child, named in Section A of this form to travel or participate in the travel or activity stated above; and• I confirm that I have read and understood:

o the requirements regarding Travel and activities, outlined in the EQI Standard terms and conditions o the terms and conditions and supporting information for the Sport, Leisure and Recreation provider (if applicable) and

attached all signed documents such as waivers, if required). o my son/daughter has the water skills suitable for this activity (please tick) YES ☐ NO ☐ NOT APPLICABLE ☐

Name: Email:

Signature: Date:

Section I: International student or Homestay coordinator recommendation I confirm that:

This form is complete and I have made all necessary enquiries to confirm the information provided.

I have considered all relevant circumstances including the nature of the activity, student suitability to undertake water activity has been checked (if applicable), arrangements for supervision, the student’s welfare, age and maturity and the views of the student’s parent and homestay provider.

I have checked that the company/organisation is listed on the Sports, Leisure and Recreation Provider list and if a waiver is required. If yes, insert date checked: If no, submit an application to EQI before approving.

All support documentation and approvals are attached (incudes waivers, email consent etc.)

I recommend that:

This request be approved

This request be declined for the following reason/s:

Name: Email:

Signature: Date:

Section J: Principal (or delegate) approval I give permission for the student named on this form to travel or participate in the travel or activity stated above.

I DO NOT give permission for the student named on this form to travel or participate in the travel or activity stated above.

Comments (e.g. condition of approval or reason for not granting permission):

Name:

Signature: Date:

School: Position: If delegate


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