International Student Handbook - The Southport School
International Student Handbook - The Southport School
International Student Handbook - The Southport School
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10 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Southport</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
Other Services<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Services<br />
If you arrive at school late, need to leave early, or to book transport to the airport<br />
Studies Department<br />
Reception<br />
If you wish to change a subject or talk to someone about your academics<br />
Change of Address<br />
Experiencing Problems<br />
Sometimes you might feel a little homesick or alone. Speak to your Roll Call teacher, your Housemaster or your<br />
Pastoral Care teacher and they might be able to help you.<br />
If it is more serious, for example students are making you feel unwelcome, or making you feel sad, you might like<br />
to talk to the <strong>School</strong> Counsellor, the Dean of <strong>Student</strong>s or one of the <strong>School</strong>’s Child Safety officers.<br />
If the problem is a health issue, TSS has a hospital and nursing staff that can offer you advice or make an<br />
appointment for you to see a Doctor.<br />
If you require assistance in matters relating to legal matters, TSS can arrange for you to speak to a qualified person<br />
who could help you.<br />
Contact details are below:<br />
• <strong>Student</strong> Contact Officer............................. Olwen Williams....................................olwen.williams@tss.qld.edu.au<br />
• <strong>School</strong> Counsellor....................................... Scot Gannon............................................... scot.gannon@tss.qld.edu.au<br />
• Dean of <strong>Student</strong>s Years 7 - 9....................... Richard Dobrenov..............................richard.dobrenov@tss.qld.edu.au<br />
• Dean of <strong>Student</strong>s Years 10 - 12................... Andrew Hawkins................................andrew.hawkins@tss.qld.edu.au<br />
• Nursing Staff............................................... Corina Sills................................................... corina.sills@tss.qld.edu.au<br />
<strong>School</strong> Expectations of you as a <strong>Student</strong><br />
Like in your schools in your home country, TSS expects you to be the very best you can be in all areas of your life.<br />
We appreciate that not every person can be the Number 1 student, but are you willing to try your personal best?<br />
This is what TSS expects of all its students. Make sure that you bring the correct books, pens and notebooks to<br />
classes.<br />
In order for you to retain your student Visa you must maintain satisfactory attendance in your course and course<br />
progress for each study period as required by TSS. Failure to do so could mean you lose your Visa! (refer Course<br />
attendance and Course Progress Policies)<br />
On a regular basis you will receive an Academic Report. If you are not fulfilling the requirements of the course<br />
you will be interviewed by the Subject Teacher and also, if it is a serious matter, the Dean of Studies who will<br />
advise you on how you could be achieving better results in the subject/s.<br />
If the problem is more about your attitude rather than your academic ability, a letter may be sent home to your<br />
parents asking them to contact the school.<br />
So make sure you do your homework, ask questions in class and come prepared to work each lesson and this will<br />
help you to achieve!<br />
TSS is a Christian school in the Anglican tradition and it is an expectation of you as a student that you will attend<br />
Chapel Services. <strong>The</strong>se services help bring the school community closer together.
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