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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION INFORMATION Welcome to Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School The following information will help you. The name of our International Student Coordinator is Mrs Janet Squire. You can speak to her with any of your concerns. The name of our school counsellor is Mrs Margaret Garvin. You can speak to her if you have any concerns related to your wellbeing. Your Year Advisers for 2013 are: Year 7 - Mrs Kennaugh/Mr Knight Year 8 - Mrs Williamson Year 9 - Ms Griffiths/Ms Koranyi Year 10 - Ms Varkas Year 11 - Mrs Panzarino Year 12 - Mr Auckett You can also see your Year Adviser with any of your concerns. The contact in the school office for International Students is Mrs Narelle Vazquez, Principal. In this booklet are the following: Maps of the school List of staff School rules and expectations Information sheet for International students Welfare and emergency services In case of an emergency, to contact the ambulance, police or fire brigade - telephone 000. The local police station is located at Castle Street, Castle Hill – telephone 9680 5399. The nearest doctor/medical centre is Twinkle Medical Centre, 2 Campbell Street, Northmead – telephone 9683 5300. The nearest hospital to the school is Westmead Hospital, Hawkesbury and Darcy Roads, Westmead – telephone 9845 5555. If at any stage you feel unsafe inside or outside the school, report this to one of the international student contacts at school. Local Area Information Our nearest shops and bank are situated at Northmead Plaza, Campbell Street, Northmead. You and the Law It is illegal to consume alcohol if you are under 18 years old It is illegal to purchase cigarettes if you are under 18 years old Possession and use of illegal drugs is a criminal offence For information about laws relating to children and young people visit the website: www.lawstuff.org.au Questions, concerns or complaints If you have any questions, concerns or complaints see the International Student Coordinator, Mrs Janet Squire or school principal, Mrs Narelle Vazquez. The NSW Department of Education and Communities has a complaints procedure: details are available on the website: www.internationalschool.edu.au CRICOS provider: NSW Department of Education and Communities – Schools Provider Code: 00588M
Information of International Students 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. For a summary of the ESOS framework see: www.sei.deewr.gov.au/esos For information about student visa requirements refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website: www.immi.gov.au/students Contact the International Student Coordinator at your school if you have any concerns or questions about your school, personal issues or other problems. The coordinator will assist you or refer you to the appropriate staff member. The following regulations apply to your studies at a NSW government school: Attendance and course requirements You must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. If you do not meet attendance requirements you may be reported to DIAC, unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances (guidelines are provided below). You must provide a doctor’s certificate for any absences of 3 days or more. The doctor must be a registered medical practitioner. If you are absent for 1 or 2 days, a letter of explanation must be provided by your guardian or if you are over 18 years, you can provide your own written explanation. You must meet course progress requirements. Your school will provide you with information about course requirements as outlined by the Board of Studies. Further information about course requirements is available at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au Accommodation and welfare arrangements If you are under 18 years, you must maintain your approved accommodation, support and welfare arrangements. If these arrangements are approved by the NSW Department of Education and Communities, you must not change those arrangements without prior written approval. Requests to change the arrangements must be made in writing to DEC International and signed by your parents. If you want ot change your homestay, you should contact the International Student Coordinator at your school. NSW Department of Education and Training recommends that students over 18 years old continue to live with relatives or homestay families. Changes to accommodation should be within reasonable travelling distance to your school. Your parent or relative (approved guardian) must notify your school of your residential address within 7 days of arriving in Australia and notify any changes of address and contact details with 7 days. Students over 18 years who change address must also notify their school within 7 days. Conditions of enrolment: You must adhere to school rules and the terms and conditions of enrolment as stated on the international student application form. You will receive information about school rules and expected behaviour at orientation. Your school may suspend or cancel your enrolment on grounds of misbehaviour. For further information about student behaviour and suspension and expulsion of students, refer to the international student coordinator at your school. Travel during school holidays, other than returning to your home country, is only permitted if you are travelling with your guardian or relatives or on an approved school excursion. Written permission from your parents is required. If you want to transfer to another government school you must provide a written request to your school signed by your parents or guardian. If you want to change provider you must provide a written request to your school signed by your parents. For further information concerning visa regulations about change of provider, refer to the DIAC website and the coordinator at your school. CRICOS provider: NSW Department of Education and Communities – Schools Provider Code: 00588M
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