A message from our PrincipalDownlands College extends a warm welcome to you and your family.

I am very proud and privileged to be the Principal of this exceptional school that has developed leaders, entrepreneurs and individuals who have made a difference in the world. Founded by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) in 1931, Downlands College has a rich history and continues to be characterised by its strong Catholic ethos and MSC spirit which underpins all we do.

At Downlands we acknowledge and embrace the diverse heritage, cultures and backgrounds of our students, staff and broader school community. The development of strong, life-giving relationships forms the cornerstone of a Downlands education, and our unique MSC heritage ensures that the Downlands journey is intertwined with an ‘education of the heart’.

A focus on relationships allows our core values of love, courage, compassion, understanding and humility to be woven through all our interactions.

Widely recognised as a leading coeducational day and boarding school, Downlands College is known as the ‘school of choice’ and a school ‘where your heart finds a home’. At Downlands there is a niche for every student. We journey with each individual student academically and pastorally to provide the best possible school and post-school pathway. Opportunities include a very broad curriculum offering (academic and Vocational Education and Training), sport, performing arts, agriculture, leadership, social justice projects and community service.

Our goal is to have happy students who perform to their personal best in all situations and who take responsibility for their learning and relationships. This includes student presentation, excellence in academic pursuits, co-curricular involvement, treating peers and community members with respect and kindness, and having a sense of humour.

We will continue to ensure the wider community recognises that a Downlands educational journey is one that will develop selfless leaders who are advocates for values-based communities. Our distinctive culture is informed and guided by our beliefs and commitment to community, personal growth, relationships, spirituality and individual learning journeys.

The historical character of our buildings, incorporated with modern facilities, our stunning gardens, expansive grounds and the smiling, friendly students and staff can provide you with an insight into a Downlands education. I invite you to come and experience the Downlands difference.

Mr Stephen Koch, Principal

B Rural Sc (Hons), GDip.Ed., GDip.RE

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How to enrol at DownlandsDownlands College is a Catholic, coeducational, day and boarding school owned and conducted by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) with the assistance of a deeply committed group of teachers and support staff.

The Downlands College Enrolment Guidelines for Parents and Privacy Policy form an integral part of the Downlands College Application for Enrolment and should be read before signing the Application.

1. Families wishing to enrol their daughter or son at Downlands, should forward the following to the College – PO Box 250, Toowoomba Q 4350 or email enrolments@downlands.qld.edu.au

• a completed and signed Downlands Enrolment Application

• the enrolment application fee ($75)

• a copy of your child’s most recent school report

• a copy of your child’s most recent NAPLAN results, and

• a copy of your child’s birth certificate

2. Once the College receives the above information, families will receive confirmation of receipt of application and be invited to organise an enrolment interview. The interview is most often conducted by the College Principal and is attended by the child along with his/her parents/carers.

3. The Principal may then write, inviting the family to become part of the Downlands community by confirming their child’s enrolment. Families will be advised, in writing, if their application is not successful.

4. Parents/carers and the child sign the Acceptance of Enrolment at Downlands form, remitting this, along with the $500 confirmation fee, thereby securing a place for their child at Downlands.

Experience Downlands

Each year, in May, families are invited to the Downlands College annual Open Day.

The day begins with a short presentation by our Principal, Stephen Koch, before our students conduct visitors on exploration tours of the facilities, including boarding houses and the Rural Centre. Teachers are on hand to answer your questions, while our students demonstrate their skills through classroom activities and co-curricular performances.

In the spirit of MSC hospitality, the Downlands Parents & Friends Association host a lunchtime Sausage Sizzle and families are invited to come for the morning - stay for an hour or stay for the whole day!

Families who have visited during previous Open Days have told us that a Downlands Open Day is a fabulous experience for the whole family, and a wonderful way to ensure that your child is really looking forward to high school.

For those unable to attend Open Day, personal tours of the College are available. Tours generally take 30 minutes (add an extra 30 minutes if including a boarding house; add 30 minutes if you wish to explore Downlands on-site Rural Centre) and are usually conducted weekdays 9am - 2pm. Families are invited to contact the school 07 4690 9500 to organise a personal tour of the College.

The College also offers prospective students an opportunity to become a Downlander for a Day. They participate in various activities that all students experience day to day and when school concludes at the normal time of 3:00pm, prospective boarding students are invited to stay overnight.

More information about Downlands is available on the College website www.downlands.qld.edu.au

Downlands College is a Catholic, coeducational, day and boarding school owned and conducted by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) with a committed group of teachers and support staff. Downlands was opened in 1931 as a boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 68 students.

Today it accommodates more than 850 day and boarding students from all parts of Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory and beyond.

Downlands motto is Fortes in Fide - Strong in Faith.Our faith is based on a belief in and a commitment to a loving God. We value truth, learning and respect for the individual as essential features of the education process. In the search for truth, Downlands encourages students to integrate faith with life.

In the light of this philosophy, the College aims:

• To provide opportunities for students to grow in Spirituality of the Heart, in an understanding of the tenets of the Catholic faith, and in commitment to service – in the context of their Australian Catholic heritage.

• To create a family atmosphere conducive to a sense of peace and belonging.

• To help students become life-long learners and to strive for the highest level of achievement of which they are capable.

• To nurture students’ powers of reasoning and critical thinking.

• To meet the needs of all students as personally as possible and to help them realise their full potential.

• To create a climate of trust and freedom, openness and co-operation, which will foster the emotional and moral growth of students.

• To promote a spirit of reverence and respect one another, and for all things sacred in a way that leads to gentle social relationships.

• To encourage a sense of personal integrity, responsibility, initiative and perseverance.

• To foster a sense of care and compassion for one another, especially for the less advantaged,

in both the College and the wider community.• To increase an esteem for family life.• To equip students to live lives of courage and

compassion and make a difference in the world.Consequently:• Effective Religious Education programs as

well as school and small group liturgies are emphasised.

• Extensive opportunities for pastoral care are provided through a well developed Pastoral Care program, which incorporates a behaviour management structure.

• An extensive range of subjects is offered, with great flexibility of choice.

• Serious study is emphasised.• A wide range of sporting, social, cultural, service

and leisure activities are organised.• Opportunities are provided for all students to

be challenged and to experience a sense of achievement.

• Support is provided for those in emotional and financial need.

• Staff development programs and formation are organised.

• Parents are welcomed as part of the school community.

Community Living The Downlands community strives to live according to the ideals of the faith that inspires it.

To know and proclaim God’s love

Downlands exists as a learning community so that its members may learn to know the love God has for each of us, witness to it in each other’s company at times of worship and prayer and share it with each other in our relationships. Because we are created in the image and likeness of God’s goodness, we choose to serve that goodness in others by living the Gospel values of concern, compassion, understanding, respect and acceptance. This choice will form the faithful witness of our lives.

Philosophy and Aims

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Gentle Relationships

Our community grows by the constant gift of God’s grace that inspires the efforts of its members as they build it into one of faith and trust, knit together by gentle relationships where each is accepted, affirmed,

listened to and challenged.

Spirit of Service

Jesus, who came to serve and not to be served, is the model for staff, students and parents in their choice to be available to help one another with openness, simplicity, encouragement and a sense of humour.

Compassion in times of need

We belong to our community because we have chosen to, accepting, as Jesus accepted, that we will all know times of weakness and failure, and so that when we need counsel, challenge and care in order that growth and development can occur, it is offered in a spirit of compassion and forgiveness.

Pastoral Care At the heart of Downlands College is our commitment to Pastoral Care. This comes from the Constitution of the MSC with its emphasis on God as love, and our response in loving each other. To act in this way is not easy, to see beneath the surface, to the person’s heart, requires empathy and a deep knowledge of ourselves. As a community, we are about teaching and growing, not just academically but also personally. We are not primarily about rules, conformity, control and punishment but about growth towards responsible choices.

The Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care is responsible for the Pastoral Care system at Downlands. He is supported by Junior, Middle and Senior School Team Leaders, Year Group Leaders and Pastoral Care (PC) teachers.

Behaviour ManagementThe Downlands Student Level System provides equity in the management of student growth and development. All students start at Downlands on Level 3 and may subsequently move to a level that most accurately reflects their involvement in their Academic application, meeting College expectations and involvement in the College community.

This framework provides equity in the management of student behaviour. Student behaviour is categorised into levels. All students start on Level 3 and may subsequently move to a level that most accurately reflects their behaviour. In addition to the Level System, Pastoral Care teachers encourage students to record their achievements and participation in College activities with a view to having these recognized through the Downlands Fortes awards.

Students on Levels 1-3 demonstrate continued positive growth. Students on Levels 4-7 are demonstrating inability to meet the College classroom and community rules and expectations.

To support decisions regarding students who display inability or unwillingness to co-operate with the College policies and community spirit, a Support Group including Year Group Leaders, the student’s Pastoral Care teacher, as well as the Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care, will assist the students through devising an intervention program to assist the student’s growth and development. Parents and carers of the student are informed of the College’s concerns and are encouraged to contact the Assistant Principal – Pastoral Care. The demonstrated response of the student to the intervention program determines any changes made to the student’s allocated level.

Student Code of ConductI will respect the right of all students to learn.

I will strive to work to my potential in those subjects/activities I have undertaken.

I am aware that any uniform is a distinguishing mark and therefore what I do and how I behave while I am in my Downlands uniform may reflect on our College community.

I will respect the right of all College personnel to carry out their duties without interference.

I will respect the rules and regulations of the College and will work within these guidelines.

Coeducation and Student Leadership Students attending coeducational schools are provided with an invaluable opportunity to understand and appreciate the perspectives boys and girls bring to a school - and to recognise the sheer complexity of gender.

Downlands students have the opportunity to interact with a large range of individuals of both sexes, ensuring that they understand that gender is only one of many determinants of identity. Importantly, boys and girls develop good friendships over the years and learn to appreciate each other’s strengths, without feeling self-conscious. Recognising how society ‘constructs’ gender, they learn to discard sexist attitudes and to realise their own individuality within a mixed sex school setting.

Whether one feels aligned to single sex schools or coeducation, it has to be accepted that coeducation recognises that society is made up of individuals, both male and female, living jointly as members of communities. This points to the undeniable fact that one of the core purposes of schooling is socialisation and that it is more naturally and fully achieved within the context of boys and girls being educated together.

What we gain from our education are ‘patterns’ – patterns of behaviour and patterns of interaction, and these patterns make up who we are. Schools can do much to develop those patterns of interaction between boys and girls in the formative years and these internalised strategies will stand students in good stead for life after school.

The social development of our students, including the formation of appropriate values and attitudes, are a prerequisite for the ongoing wellbeing of our society. It therefore appears anachronistic to opt for a segregated form of schooling in order to prepare young people for our ever changing society.

Leadership

Student Leadership at Downlands is characterised by alignment of philosophy, process and practices with the MSC Vision for enhancing student growth, and is characterised by a focus on servant leadership as core, relationship building, gentleness and affirmation.

Our student leaders are committed to upholding MSC values and acting as role models for the rest of the student community. They are expected to stand with and for the charism and be able to articulate it in their own words.

Numerous opportunities exist for students to develop leadership skills across all Year Levels. Formal programs at the College include the Student Representative Council (SRC), where students are elected as spokespersons for their peers in matters that are of concern or relevance to their cohort. The SRC fosters problem-solving, community involvement, school pride and peer service.

Camps, Pastoral Care programs and Retreats are integral to the distinctive Vision and Mission of Downlands College. They are offered as development pathways for our students. The focus is on self reflection, identity, group interaction and spiritual growth. All students participate; many comment that these days impact most strongly and number amongst their lasting memories of Downlands.

Students in Year 6 enjoy opportunities to represent Downlands Primary at functions and events both at Downlands and in the community, such as the Mayoral Prayer Breakfast.

Once students reach Year 11, there is a renewed focus and expectation about what being a Downlander entails. Students are encouraged to understand that here, leadership is integrally tied to relationship in community and service. The challenge is for them to discover what and how they may best contribute in the context of what it means to be a student in an MSC school. Towards the end of Year 11, students participate in a specific Leadership Program, inclusive of physical activities requiring teamwork, and culminating in a process through which College Leaders are identified. The process aligns with the College Levels System. It requires nomination, initial voting, interview, presentation of speeches and final voting.

Year 12 provides daily opportunities for students to model the College core values and all Year 12 students share this responsibility. While some earn more formal roles and represent the College officially, the Downlands difference is the cherished sense of community and belonging.

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Since 1931, Downlands College has been a home away from home for boarding students from Queensland, other areas of Australia and overseas. With the family as its model, Downlands offers a safe, secure environment which encourages growth - intellectually, spiritually and socially.

Boarding students at Downlands come from vast distances to attend our College - from Darwin in the Northern Territory through to Armidale in the south and the many towns and cities in between, from Brisbane to Kowanyama, Thargomindah to Longreach as well as from overseas.

OrganisationDownlands boarders live in five separate boarding houses and are cared for by committed and qualified staff. Heads of House and their assistants ensure that each child is treated with love and respect.

In each House, students have individual cubicles within rooms housing two to four students. Each cubicle is equipped with bed, lockable drawers, wardrobe, desk and chair.

In accordance with the family model, girls reside in two Houses, Chevalier and Baker. Baker Houses girls from Years 5 to 9 while Chevalier Houses girls from Years 10 to 12. Boys from Years 5 to 9 reside in Harris House, while Cody and Copas Houses are home to boys from Years 10 to 12.

Boarding ProgramsThe Boarding Program is structured to allow for the growth of the individual, aiming at encouraging the boarders to develop in maturity and independence.Study is seen as vital to each child realising his/her potential for success. Through active supervision and guided assistance, boarding students are encouraged to develop skills to enable life-long learning. Students in Years 5 to 11 study in classrooms while Year 12 students, with parental permission, have the option of studying in their dormitories.

An Activities committee ensures that supervised, fun activities are available to boarding students each weekend. These activities include beach trips, rock climbing, movies, trivia and pool nights, trips to Brisbane to attend rugby, netball and basketball

league matches, theme park visits, social events conducted with other Toowoomba and Brisbane-based boarding schools e.g. socials, sporting competitions such as volleyball, tennis, picnic games.

Boarding students are encouraged to become involved in all aspects of life at Downlands including school life, co-curricular cultural and sporting activities and life in the boarding House - there is much to do and many friends with whom to do it.

Casual Boarding and Extended Day Student ProgramDownlands day students either live in our lovely city or travel in from places such as Allora to the south, Crows Nest and beyond to the north, Rosewood to the east and from Dalby to the west. Some of these students take advantage of the Extended Day Student Program or Casual Boarding, as a way of reducing the amount of travel each day while taking advantage of supervised study at night.

AdvantagesFamily relationships are fostered, with brothers and sisters able to live on the one campus. Friendships are forged that last a lifetime.

Delicious, nutritionally balanced food, comfortable accommodation and access to all school facilities (including library, computers, swimming pool, Sacré Cœur Centre, sporting fields and courts) allow boarding students to feel supported and nurtured as they grow and develop.

Boarding at Downlands

Downlands College provides a safe and stimulating learning environment that is engaging, exciting and meaningful. Learning and teaching is guided by the belief that students are individuals who develop and learn in different ways and at different rates.

Junior SchoolEncouraging students to develop a love of learning, as well as promoting student success at learning are central to the Years 4-6 curriculum program.

The Downlands College Years 4-6 curriculum is aligned to State and National developments. Our 4-6 curriculum reflects both a breadth and depth of learning and prepares students for the Middle School and beyond.

English, Mathematics and Religious Education are taught by a core classroom teacher; while specialists teach: Humanities, Science, French, Music, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, Health and Physical Education, Digital Technology and Design Technology. An exciting 2019 initiative is a Junior School Enrichment Program that will run each Friday. More information about this program will be shared at the Parent Information Evening.

Middle SchoolThe Downlands Middle School Curriculum is innovative and exciting, challenging all students to reach a core understanding of a broad range of subjects before specialising in order to be prepared for the Senior curriculum. The Middle School Curriculum program is based on the Australian Curriculum Framework. It involves units of study organised into Downlands College learning areas.

The Downlands College learning areas in Years 7 – 10 are as follows:

• Religious Education• English• Mathematics• Science

• Humanities including History and Geography• Languages (French or Japanese)• Health and Physical Education• The Arts • Industrial Technology• Business Studies, Hospitality and IT• Agricultural Education

At Downlands College, the concept of success is recognised in broad terms and in such a way as to build the academic strengths of all students. Encouraging students to develop a love of learning, as well as promoting student success at learning are central to the Middle School curriculum program. In essence, our aim is to engage students in learning processes which will help them to strengthen their learning gifts, talents and abilities.

The Downlands College Years 7-10 curriculum program is aligned to State and National developments in curriculum and it is therefore both relevant and current to today’s adolescent learner. Our program reflects both a breadth and depth of learning and it prepares students well for study in Years 11 and 12 and beyond.

Throughout these years of secondary schooling, the Middle School curriculum program aims to:

• implement the Australian Curriculum

• infuse teaching and learning with our MSC Pedagogy of the Heart

• promote and acknowledge academic excellence

• encourage all students to achieve to the very best of their ability

• allow students to have some choice in the design of their specific curriculum program

• embed Information Communication and Technologies (ICTs) in all learning areas

• regularly monitor and report on individual student academic progress

• adequately prepare students for transition into the Senior years of schooling.

Junior and Middle School Curriculum

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The needs of the individual are at the centre of the Senior Curriculum. Downlands aims to help students strive for the highest level of achievement in learning of which they are capable. While excellence can be seen as an absolute, there is a relative level at which individuals should be challenged to perform excellently with their respective talents. We encourage all students to attain this level. Serious study is stressed, as well as critical thinking and openness to religious values.

The normal course for a Year 11 student includes six subjects and must include a Religious Education, Mathematics and English subject, the other three subjects are very much a matter of personal choice. Students may choose from a range of academic and vocational education subjects. Downlands offers a particularly wide range of subjects from which to choose.

The list of subjects follows, please refer to the Senior Curriculum Handbook for detailed information.

Senior Curriculum

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MathematicsGeneral: - General Mathematics

- Mathematical Methods - Specialist Mathematics

Applied - Essential Mathematics

EnglishGeneral - English

- Literature

Applied - Essential English

HumanitiesGeneral - Accounting

- Ancient History - Business - Economics - Geography - Legal Studies - Modern History - Study of Religion

Applied - Religion & Ethics

- Social & Community Studies

- Tourism

TechnologiesGeneral - Design

- Digital Solutions - Engineering - Food & Nutrition

Applied - Furnishing Skills - Information &

Communication Technology

Health and Physical EducationGeneral - Health

- Physical Education

Applied - Early Childhood Studies - Sport & Recreation

LanguagesGeneral - French

- Japanese

ScienceGeneral - Agricultural Science

- Biology - Chemistry - Physics

The ArtsGeneral - Dance

- Drama - Film, TV & New Media - Music - Music Extension - Visual Art

Applied - Visual Arts in Practice

List of VET Subjects: Courses by Industry Area

Agriculture• AHC10216 Certificate I in

AgriFood Operations

• AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural Operations

These qualifications are taught together and are equal to ONE subject choice.

Business• BSB20115 Certificate II in

Business

• BSB30115 Certificate III in Business

These qualifications are taught separately. Select one only which is equal to ONE subject choice.

Construction• CPC20211 Certificate II in

Construction PathwaysThis qualification is taught separately and equal to ONE subject choice.

Engineering • MEM20413 Certificate II in

Engineering PathwaysThis qualification is taught separately and equal to ONE subject choice.

Faith Education/Religion• 10432NAT Certificate III in

Christian Ministry and Theology (COMPASS)

• 10433NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (COMPASS PLUS)

These qualifications are taught together and equal ONE subject choice.

Hospitality & Kitchen Operations • SIT10216 Certificate I in

Hospitality

• SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

These qualifications are taught together and equal ONE subject choice.

Sport and Fitness• SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport

and Recreation

• SIS30315 Certificate III in FitnessThese qualifications are taught separately. Select one only which is equal to ONE subject choice.

Points to Note:• VET subject/course credits

contribute towards the Queensland Certificate of Education

• Higher level Certificate III and Certificate IV VET subjects/courses can contribute to an ATAR

• A student can complete several VET subjects/courses across different industry areas

List of Subjects:

Performing Arts

There is a rich tradition of excellence in the Performing Arts at Downlands College. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of ensembles and events, all designed to bring out their natural creativity and to develop confidence.

DanceDance at Downlands allows students to explore the potential to use the body as an instrument of communication in a powerful and dynamic form of human expression. Students are exposed to learning experiences within the dimensions of choreography, performance and dance appreciation.

During the year, Dance students can be involved in:

• Interhouse Performing Arts Festival• Biennial College Musical• Toowoomba Eisteddfod• Other regional Dance competitions

DramaStudents are given many opportunities both in and out of the classroom to develop their abilities in Drama. With modern facilities and the support of a committed staff, Drama continues to challenge students to explore and develop their talents.

Drama in the CurriculumDrama is offered as an elective subject in both the Middle and Senior curricula, with students being challenged to strive for excellence in forming, presenting and responding to drama.

Students undertake practical and theoretical studies in traditional and innovative art forms ranging from the drama of ancient Greece to the wonders of the short film. With an emphasis on group work, students are given many opportunities to develop their creativity while learning skills of negotiation, teamwork and organisation. All students are encouraged to share their performances with audiences ranging from other classes through to the general public.

Co-curricular DramaDrama at Downlands is put on show in several projects throughout the year. The biennial Musical has a well-earned reputation for excellence in the Toowoomba region. The production values and attention to detail that have become standard for Downlands musicals ensure a season of tremendous entertainment biennially. Students are encouraged to enter the Toowoomba Eisteddfod, Queensland Youth Shakespeare Festival and the Interhouse Musical and Drama Festival. For many years, they have performed very well, achieving excellent results and creating an enviable reputation. Drama presentations often form part of public concerts and build on established traditions.

Downlands has two well-established Drama Clubs. Our Middle School Drama Club provides the opportunity for Year 7 to 9 students with a passion for acting, directing and technical production to become involved in this year-long co-curricular activity working on a variety of projects, including our annual Drama Showcase evening at the Empire Theatre. Likewise, our Senior School Drama Club offers the same opportunity to our Year 10 to 12 students to explore their passion and love of drama, while striving for excellence. Their work for Shakefest and the Drama Showcase each year has always been exceptional.

Debating and Public SpeakingDownlands enters teams into the Queensland Debating Union’s local competition and has established an excellent record of success. Students from all year levels are encouraged to participate. The students also participate in a range of public speaking competitions such as the annual Constitutional Convention and oratory competitions for Middle and Senior students.

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MusicDownlands College is justifiably proud of its musicians - students who consistently prove to be hard-working, keen and multi-talented. They are generous with their individual gifts and have gained an excellent reputation within their community. Many of our past students become professional musicians and often return to the College to perform and to pass on their experience to our current students.

Music in the Classroom

Music is taught as part of the compulsory Foundation unit to all Year 7 students and is then offered as an Elective through to Year 12. In the Middle school, there are many units offered to cater for a wide range of experience and tastes in music. In the Senior school, Music is offered through two subjects, Senior Music and Senior Music Extension. In all units, students will be challenged to compose, play and analyse different music and to become familiar with music technology.

Music Technology

Music Technology is covered through the use of professional Digital Audio Workstation software, Noteflight and Sibelius as compositional tools with Musition used as a self-paced music theory and knowledge training program. This is further coupled with a wide variety of web-based resources, USB audio recording hardware, digital drum-kits and silent rock bans workstations, allowing our students to perform, compose and analyse using the latest technology and resources.

Co-curricular Music

The Music department offers the following choral and instrumental ensembles:

• Prima Voces (Junior School Choir)

• Gyphon Chorale

• The Fortesmen

• Canticum Choir

• Symphonic Band

• Concert Band

• Big Band

• Jazz Ensemble

• Percussion Ensemble

• String Ensembles

• Guitar Ensemble

Co-curricular Dance

Performing Arts Dance is also available to our students, co-curricular dance groups include:

• Ballet

• Jazz

• Tap

• Hip Hop

• Contemporary

Private Tuition

Private instrumental, vocal and drama lessons are available and are held in the Graham Centre practice rooms. All tutors are highly trained specialists and all instruments are catered for by the teaching staff. The Performing Arts department has a policy of hiring instruments owned by the College to individual students who then become responsible for the care and maintenance of the instrument. A small fee is involved.

Major Events & Community Involvement

During the year, the Performing Arts department is involved in:

• Biennial College Musical

• Biennial College Play

• Grandparents Day

• Open Day

• Toowoomba & Queensland Eisteddfod

• Queensland Catholic Music Festival

• Annual Art Exhibition

• Downlands Community Dinner

• Paul Morton Memorial Choral Festival

• Take Note Music Camp

• Domestic & International Tours

• Battle of the Bands

• Various Instrumental & Choral ShowcaseConcerts

• State Honours Ensemble Program

• Queensland Youth Shakespeare Festival

• Drama Showcase

• Dance Showcase

• Cultural Awards Night

• Other performances as scheduled and byinvitation

There are an infinite number of career pathways for students of the 21st century. Today’s workplace requires workers who view themselves as lifelong learners with ever-changing knowledge, skills and capabilities. No longer do students have only the one route to tertiary study or to further education and training. No longer do workers remain in the one workplace, or indeed in the one career, for the entirety of their working lives. Mindful of this, Downlands College aims to empower students as they move through secondary school and prepare for work and study beyond school.

Career Education and Career Development

Career Education and Career Development are a valued part of the Downlands College curriculum. All students in Years 10, 11 and 12 experience school activities designed to assist them to better understand the many career choices and learning pathways available to them.

In Year 10, students participate in Careers and Learning Pathways classes which focus on future work and study possibilities. All Year 10 students complete career match profiles and follow a process for developing an individual Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan. The SET Plan aims to support students in their choice of senior subjects, their preparation for Years 11 and 12 and their completion of Years 11 and 12.

In Years 11 and 12, students participate in dedicated Careers and Learning Pathways classes. These classes highlight topics of specific relevance to students’ planning for the future and are inclusive of the acquisition of career information and resources, the development of employability skills, the building of career

aspirations and the preparation of career action plans.

Year 12 students prepare school-leaver portfolios and are assisted with such things as Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) and tertiary scholarship applications and preparation for job and other selection interviews.

The Curriculum Leader - Careers and Learning Pathways is responsible for the career education and career development program of the College. In addition to the conduct of Career Education classes, the Curriculum Leader - Careers and Learning Pathways providesindividual career advice and career counsellingto students and parents.

Work ExposureIndustry Placement

Industry placement is available to students studying vocational education subjects at school. In some Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificate courses, industry placement is a requirement of the course. If relevant, Downlands assists students to find suitable industry placements, liaising with the host organisation and obtaining feedback on students’ experience and performance.

Work Experience

Work experience is actively supported for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Work experience may be undertaken during school holiday periods or during suitable school hours as agreed to by the College.

As part of their planning and preparation for Years 11 and 12, all Year 10 students undertake one week of work experience in Term Three of Year 10. This valuable activity provides students with insight into possible career and employment options for themselves.

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A number of students are offered part-time work as a result of their work experience performance and others have obtained school-based apprenticeships and traineeships as a result of this activity.

Industry and Organisation Partnership Opportunities

Downlands College is a member of the Gateway to Agribusiness Schools Program. Other involvement with Construction Skills Queensland and participation in the Food, Wine and Tourism Gateway to Industry Schools Program affords students valuable opportunities to work with, and learn from, industry leaders. Other opportunities for students include such things as participation in the University of Queensland’s Rural Medicine program and Young Scholars program.

Enhanced Studies (University Start-Up Programs)

Downlands College students may apply to commence university studies whilst in Year 11 and 12. The preferred time for this is Semester Twoof Year 11 and Semester One of Year 12. Somestudents, however, have chosen to undertakea unit of university study over the Christmasvacation period (Semester Three). To date, anumber of Downlands students have completedEnhanced Studies at various Queenslanduniversities including USQ and Griffith University.

Enhanced Studies may be undertaken on or off campus. The successful completion of a unit of university study contributes credit points towards a student’s Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and in many instances assists students to gain entry into specific university courses.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) offered by Downlands College RTO 30039

Students in Years 11 and 12 have an opportunity to undertake VET subjects as a part of their QCE. The successful completion of a VET course provides students with both a nationally recognised VET certificate and credit points towards their QCE. VET courses aim to simulate the workplace and hence VET study contributes to job readiness and employability.

At Downlands College both OP and non-OP students may select VET courses within their overall learning program. The VET courses offered at Downlands can be progressed to higher levels at the conclusion of secondary school if a student so desires.

Other Vocational Education and Training

In addition to the VET courses offered at school, Downlands students may access a range of VET qualifications offered by other registered training organisations including TAFE, the Australian Agricultural College and Rural Training Queensland. These AQF qualifications are mostly offered at Certificate II or III level and are able to be completed as part of a student’s QCE.

Examples of vocational courses undertaken by current students include Pathways to Nursing, Certificate II in Electro-technology, Certificate III in Beauty Services and Certificate III in Design Fundamentals.

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs)

Downlands College is proud of its excellent SAT program. A SAT student is a student undertaking either a school-based apprenticeship or a school-based traineeship while they are still at school. SATs may be undertaken by students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and usually involve a one day per week release to work with a host employer. In addition to on the job work, SAT students undertake training related to their SAT.

In some cases an arrangement other than one day per week can be made for boarding students who obtain a traineeship or an apprenticeship in their home town.

SATs contribute credit points towards a QCE and may be undertaken by both OP and non-OP students. While a school-based traineeship can often be completed before the end of Year 12, school-based apprenticeships take longer to complete. The norm here is for a school-based apprentice to convert to being a full-time apprentice at the end of secondary school.

There is a rich tradition of excellence in Sport at Downlands College. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of sporting programs designed to cater for athletes from beginner to elite level. Downlands recognises that many skills developed by students while participating in team sport remain with them throughout life and are applicable to all areas of endeavour.

Students are encouraged to maintain healthy fitness levels, define outcomes, develop and implement strategies, assess situations and respond accordingly, actively seek or create opportunities and develop character in the form of good sportsmanship.

Detailed information about fixtures and training times is available under DOWNLANDS CHOICE >SPORTING CHOICE on the College website

Training

Training is provided by qualified coaches and students are encouraged to reach the highest level of expertise at which they are comfortable. The College welcomes back past students on a regular basis to pass on their expertise in their chosen field of excellence.

Competitive Sports

Downlands participates in interschool and/or club competitions in the following sports:

Athletics: Inter-house, QCIS, TSSS, Darling Downs, Queensland State Championships

AFL: Darling Downs and Invitational matches

Basketball: Toowoomba Basketball Association competition, Invitational games

Cricket: First XI - Independent Schools Cricket Festival, selected GPS schools, Invitational matches, Central Downs Competition. All other teams compete in the Toowoomba Junior Cricket competition.

Cross Country: CSGSSA, QCIS, Darling Downs, Queensland State Championships

Equestrian: Equestrian Queensland Interschool Equestrian competition, Interschool Pony Club competition.

Football: Bill Turner Cup, Red Lion Cup, Football Toowoomba - Junior and Senior Soccer on the Downs, Wednesday afternoon Town Competition

Futsal: Interschool Futsal competitions and Toowoomba Futsal competition

Golf: Intra-school Golf competition, Club competition

Hockey: NAB Cup

Netball: Senior and Junior Vicki Wilson Cup, Merici-Chevalier Cup, QISSN, Toowoomba Netball Association, Invitational matches, Queensland Catholic Cup and Inter-district Carnivals

Rugby: Selected GPS schools, Invitational matches, Rugby 7s, John Elders Cup, O’Callaghan Cup.

Swimming: Inter-house, QCIS, TSSS, Darling Downs, Queensland State Championships

Tennis: Sacré Cœur Tennis Carnival, DPSA Social Tennis.

Touch: All Schools Touch Carnivals, Toowoomba Touch Association competition

Volleyball: Toowoomba Volleyball Association competition, Schools Cup competitions.

Tours

Sporting tours to other venues in Queensland as well as interstate and overseas locations form part of the Downlands sporting tradition.

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Agricultural Rural Centre

Downlands lies at the gateway to the Darling Downs and was founded with special commitment to country families and those facing the challenges of remoteness and distance. Commencing as a boys’ boarding school in 1931, this commitment to the importance of rural industries has significantly influenced the Downlands curriculum. Most obvious, perhaps, is the school’s agricultural program.

The Downlands Agricultural curriculum sets high standards, continually challenging and inspiring agricultural students both in the pursuit of Agricultural Science and the Vocational educational program. The extracurricular program also provides students with opportunities to demonstrate their wide range of skills in these fields.

On-site projects include cattle handling and show preparation; beef, sheep and chicken feeding trials; beekeeping and honey extraction; vegetables and crop production; pasture management; fencing; egg production; citrus orchard; and an olive grove. Opportunities for aquaculture in redclaw, silver and jade perch production are also available. Downlands also regularly competes in the University of Queensland Sunflower Growing competition.

Downlands is a proud partner and a Gateway School to Agribusiness which aims to help young people make a successful transition from school into further education and/or employment. The project encourages partnerships between schools, training (VET), universities and industry to provide career opportunities for young people.

The program provides opportunities for students and school communities to engage in the diverse range of careers across agriculture related businesses. Students are able to gain valuable experience in the industry while still at school, providing them with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about training and employment upon leaving school, by raising the profile of careers in the Agribusiness sector.

We have many rural students attending Downlands, with a great number of them having a real love for the land. The agricultural programs at Downlands assist these students to adjust to life in the city.

Downlands Cattle Show Team

The Downlands College Cattle Show team attends local, regional and major Royal Agricultural Shows and specialist breeder shows, including Rockhampton Beef Week held every three years.

Downlands College students prepare stud cattle across a range of breeds, along with an extensive commercial feeding and showing program to exhibit in carcase competitions. Furthermore, Downlands operates a small commercial herd to breed its own animals for hook and hoof competitions.

Opportunities exist for students of all ages to participate in Judging, Paraders and Herdsman competition at all levels. Downlands students enjoy consistent success at national and international levels.

Students are involved in integrated beef production from choosing sires, artificial insemination, calving, animal husbandry (vaccinations, drenching, marking and weaning), monitoring growth rates and determining feed efficiencies, recognising market viability indicators and making decisions on which beasts are suitable for breeding or market. Students follow cattle from conception through to calving and on to the show ring then to the carcass competition and are able to observe, first hand, the results of breeding and feeding programs.

Team members are guided through cattle handling techniques from quietening to preparation to parading heifers and steers in the show ring. Small holding mustering and yard skills along with learning to observe and treat health issues of stock mean students are able to learn everything from the importance of a balanced feed regime to the importance of upholding WH&S standards.

The role of the Learning Support Unit is to provide support to all students in an effort to assist them achieve to the best of their abilities.

The Learning Support Unit is committed to:

Promoting the implementation of an inclusive education, to ensure that students with varying individual learning needs have access to a quality and holistic education. We support special needs, gifted and talented, and socially and geographically isolated students;

Meeting individual needs and to ensuring the development of every student’s potential;

Providing professional educational support and training for school personnel and teachers;

Establishing collaborative partnerships with parents to ensure individualised programs meet student needs;

Participating actively in the development, implementation and evaluation of inclusive education-related policies and programs.

Who can access the Learning Support Unit?

The Learning Support Unit caters for all students, particularly those who:

• are profiled with a disability

• require learning support

• have learning or attention difficulties

• have English as a second language and/or

• demonstrate gifted and talented behaviours.

While the Learning Support Unit caters for students who have been profiled as requiring a high level of support, all students can access our facilities.

We operate on an ‘open door’ principle, meaning that the unit is accessible to students who, while otherwise coping with subject expectations, experience difficulty at one time or another. Should this be the case, then the student is more than welcome to seek assistance on a variety of needs

from the staff at the Learning Support Unit. These might be developing time management skills so that he/she can complete assignments on time, planning assignments so that they are more manageable, or seeking assistance with editing assignments.

How are students with learning difficulties identified as needing learning support?

The Learning Support Coordinator facilitates identification of students in need of assistance by working with a student and his/her family to have specialist testing conducted. Once a student is profiled as requiring a significantly high level of support then the coordinator ensures that the student’s needs are met through a modified or adjusted program.

What happens in the Learning Support Unit?

The Learning Support Unit performs a vital role in providing additional support to students to assist in their educational development. A number of our students have special educational needs requiring the provision of effective individualised education programs and related services.

Students’ learning is enhanced in a supportive environment where staff assist students with aspects of literacy, effective communication skills, numeracy, social skills, appropriate behaviour strategies, daily living skills, as well as learning-how-to-learn and thinking strategies. Support is provided on an individual basis, in small groups, through in-class support and Middle School literacy and numeracy classes.

What should I do if my child requires the assistance of the Learning Support Unit?

New parents are encouraged to contact our Learning Support Unit to discuss their child’s individual needs with our highly trained staff.

For further information, please make an appointment by contacting the College Office on 07 4690 9500.

Learning Support

Dear Parent / Carer,

The Downlands College Board received the Finance committee’s advice regarding fees for 2020 and after deliberation, and to further support our community, the decision was that we would hold the full-time boarding fees for 2020 for another year, in an effort to continue our support of drought-affected families.

There has been an increase of $50/week to the weekly boarding fee - five (5) nights per week as well as small increases to the cost of casual boarding.

With regard to tuition and levies for Years 4 to 12, the College has, on average, increased fees by 2.82% p.a. across these Year Levels, reflecting the increase of costs in these areas. The fortnightly increases in Year 4 is $5; Years 5 and 6 is $10; Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 is $17; and, Years 11 and 12 is $18. This increase is consistent with the Boards objective of keeping the fees affordable to families. This strategy, of being price leader in school fees for like schools, by offering value for money; amongst other strategies, has led (in part) to growth in enrolments at Downlands. The increase is in line with the Education CPI which is mainly influenced by wage increases in the education sector.

We recognise the position of many Downlands families who are enduring hardship due to several challenging years. Accordingly, I would like to share the reasons for this decision which has been made in the interests of providing the optimum support, facilities and experiences for Downlands students and Downlands families.

Background to Fee decision

Just as household costs are increasing, so too are the costs of running the College. We maintain over 50 buildings, seven ovals and 38 hectares of gardens, sporting fields, and rural centre, to keep Downlands as beautiful and functional as possible.

Staff expenses

Approximately 70% of the Downlands College expenses are for the remuneration of staff and, under the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, wages will increase by 2.5% plus on-costs to May 2019. A new EBA is under negotiation and it is estimated that wage growth levels will be around the 2.5% level.

Education Consumer Price Index

At Downlands, we continue to take great care to ensure our fees represent value for money when compared to the quality education provided to your sons and daughters. The College aims to keep the cost increases below or at the weighted average Education CPI of 2.8% p.a. (for the eight capital cities for the year ending September 2018). Based on this, our Strategic Goals, and other expenses, the College Board has decided to approve a combined tuition and levy increase ranging from $100 p.a. for Year 4 up to $365 p.a. for Year 12. This increase is, we believe, a very reasonable decision andcompares favourably with other schools in our region who charge on an inclusive fee basis.

Strategic Plan and Capital levy

Stewardship of Resources is one of the College’s goals as we move towards the future. As such, the College Board must base all decisions on appropriate and best practice corporate governance principles and long-term strategic planning requirements.

The College has significant loans in place to finance the Sacré Cœur Centre, refurbished Mooney Wing for Years 4 - 6, the new Laundry, Main Oval terraces, Centenary Hall classrooms, Concho Court student amenities and two Ursula Hall classrooms, two Yelds Hall classrooms, two Patterson Hall classrooms, relocating the College Counsellor’s office to the Health Centre precinct, improving the security by fencing part of Kate Street and the fence to the south of Harris House on our Horn Park boundary, relocating the Year 12 carpark, refurbishing the cricket wickets, building new practice wickets, purchasing new furniture for Dwyer classrooms, Middle Leaders space, as well as new tables and chairs Dining room. Several smaller capital projects have been completed and the College is now looking better than ever.

The College is meeting with QCEC to secure additional funding to support the conversion of Cuskelly Library to the Cuskelly Resource Centre, providing a modern Library housing IT support and Learning Support including with disabled access, two classrooms in Asprey and a Film TV and New Media classroom in Patterson Hall. Due to higher than expected build costs and with some aspects of the build outside the scope of the grant, the College has scaled back some features. This means, for now, the Careers and Pathway centre will remain in its present location. To complete this project, the College will incur a loan increase. Regardless, refurbishment is ongoing and the College Master Plan, when completed, will provide students an extraordinary learning environment.

As such, it is therefore important to review this levy to be able to finance the existing refurbishment of the College infrastructure and continue the progression of the Master Plan, so that the College has contemporary learning facilities.

The Board approved that the Capital levy be set at $725 per annum per student for Years 5 to 12.

General Purpose levy

The Board approved that the General Purpose levy in 2020 be set at $ 465 per annum per student for Years 5 to 12. The General Purpose levy is to cover such items as the Academic Aptitude testing, student accident insurance, some curricular and pastoral care enrichment activities along with other necessary items not included in the fees.

ICT levy

The Board approved that the ICT levy be set at $1,150 per annum per student for Years 7 to 12. The laptop program has proved to be very popular for both students and families, particularly when compared to BYOD programs. Despite obtaining good pricing from the equipment suppliers, IT costs are constantly increasing, and this levy is charged to cover hardware, software and infrastructure costs.

Year 4 fees

The Board approved an all-inclusive fee of $4,000 for Year 4. There are no levies or other costs attached to this fee.

Sibling Discounts and Early Payment fees discounts

The Board has approved that these remain unchanged for 2020.

Extended Payment Plan

Downlands has identified Edstart as a partner which provides an extended payment plan for families who may wish to spread school fee payments to a period after their children have finished school. More details can be found in the attachment.

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Inclusive tuition fees (excluding levies)

Unlike many other schools, it is important to realise that (as much as possible) Downlands offers an all-inclusive fee which encompasses a wide range of College activities. This arrangement makes budgeting for school fees more reliable and encourages students to make the most of every opportunity offered at the College. We understand that this approach is very popular with parents and carers.

Your investment in tuition fees includes:

• textbooks

• compulsory academic excursions

• co-curricular activities and transportation in performing arts and sporting areas

• College gymnasium membership including professional personal trainers

• bus to and from school for Toowoomba City and Highfields students.

A complete list of inclusions is available on page 5 of this document.

On behalf of the Board and Management of Downlands College, I present:

• the Schedule of Fees for 2020 and inclusions

• a Preferred Payment Advice form;

• a Direct Debit form;

• a Credit Card form; and

• an Edstart Payment Plan information.

I ask that you consider your preferred method of payment, complete and return the forms to the College no later than Friday 13 December 2019.

May I also take this opportunity to wish you and your family a happy, holy and safe Christmas and holiday season, and a very special 2020.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Julie Raitelli, Chair, Downlands College Board

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Schedule of Fees 2020

APPLICATION FEE: In order to register a student for enrolment, an Application for Enrolment form must be completed and submitted along with all supporting and required documentation and an administration fee of $75 per enrolment. The Application for Enrolment fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee enrolment.

ACCEPTANCE OF ENROLMENT FEE: This fee is payable within four weeks of receipt of a letter of offer and on acceptance of an offer of enrolment for each student. The Acceptance of Enrolment fee must be paid before the student starts school. The Acceptance of Enrolment fee is $500 per enrolment and is non-refundable.

SCHOOL FEESFortnightly

Deductions (x20)Per Term (x4) Annual Fee

Annual Fee * less 3.5% discount

Tuition Fees

Year 4 $200.00 $1 000.00 $4 000.00 * $3 860.00

Years 5 and 6 $275.00 $1 375.00 $5 500.00 * $5 307.50

Years 7 and 8 $497.50 $2 487.50 $9 950.00 * $9 601.75

Years 9 and 10 $507.50 $2 537.50 $10 150.00 * $9 794.75

Years 11 and 12 $550.00 $2 750.00 $11 000.00 * $10 615.00

Compulsory Levies are applied per student and must be paid with tuition fees

General Purpose Levy: Years 5 - 12 $23.25 $116.25 $465.00 * $448.73

Capital Levy: Years 5 - 12 $36.25 $181.25 $725.00 * $699.63

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Levy: Years 7 - 12

$57.50 $287.50 $1 150.00 * $1 109.75

Boarding Fees

Years 5 and 6 $600.00 $3 000.00 $12 000.00 * $11 580.00

Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 $925.00 $4 625.00 $18 500.00 * $17 852.50

Years 11 and 12 $945.00 $4 725.00 $18 900.00 * $18 238.50

Day Student: Tuition including applicable levies

Year 4 $200.00 $1 000.00 $4 000.00 * $3 860.00

Years 5 and 6 $334.50 $1 672.50 $6 690.00 * $6 455.85 Years 7 and 8 $614.50 $3 072.50 $12 290.00 * $11 859.85

Years 9 and 10 $624.50 $3 122.50 $12 490.00 * $12 052.85

Years 11 and 12 $667.00 $3 335.00 $13 340.00 * $12 873.10

Boarding Student: Tuition and Boarding including applicable levies

Years 5 and 6 $934.50 $4 672.50 $18 690.00 * $18 035.85

Years 7 and 8 $1 539.50 $7 697.50 $30 790.00 * $29 712.35

Years 9 and 10 $1 549.50 $7 747.50 $30 990.00 * $29 905.35

Years 11 and 12 $1 612.00 $8 060.00 $32 240.00 * $31 111.60

Casual Boarding Fees - four (4) nights or fewer per week on an irregular Basis (conditions apply) $82.00 per night

Day Boarding Fees - four (4) nights or fewer per week on a regular basis (conditions apply)

Years 5 and 6 $49.00 per nightYears 7, 8, 9 and 10 $75.00 per nightYears 11 and 12 $77.00 per night

Weekly Boarding Fees - five (5) nights per week (conditions apply)

Years 5 and 6 $2 200.00 -

Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 $3 400.00 -

Years 11 and 12 $3 475.00 -

*Total annual fee must be paid prior to the commencement of Term One to attract the 3.5% discount.

Approved by College Board October 2019Document confirmed by Business Manager 24 October 2019

SIBLING DISCOUNTSFamily discounts apply to tuition fees only and are available for siblings simultaneously attending the College.

- 10% reduction of fees for second child - 35% reduction of fees for third and subsequent children

Sibling discounts are only available when no other concessions apply.

FEE GUIDELINESDownlands College Enrolment Guidelines require fees be paid in advance. This is critical in assisting the College to maintain the excellent and comprehensive education we provide to your children.

As much as possible, this is an all inclusive fee. No levies are charged for any subjects (eg, Art, Food Technology). There are no extra charges for the Text Book Hire Scheme (except if text books or computers or calculators are lost, damaged or not returned on time and in good order), Town Buses to and from school, Annual Magazine, Diary or Gym Membership.

Downlands College has adopted the following as the only methods for payment of accounts in 2020:

1. Year in advance - 3.5% discount offered when full fees are paid before Wednesday 29 January 2020.

2. Term in advance - the due dates (to be paid on or before) are:

a) Term 1 29 January 2020 b) Term 2 22 April 2020 c) Term 3 15 July 2020 d) Term 4 7 October 2020

3. Term paid either by direct debit, direct deposit or credit card payment. There will be a $25 charge for each declined transaction. All direct debit and credit card transactions must:

• commence on Friday 10 January 2020, and • will run consecutively for twenty (20) fortnights.

4. Edstart - please visit edstart.com.au/downlands

NOTES

The Downlands College Capital Levy contributes to a Building Fund to assist with building development programs.

Please contact Downlands College Accounts Receivable to discuss fortnightly deductions for circumstances other than those outlined, including those parents of boarding students who are eligible for Living Away from Home Allowance and/or Isolated Children Allowance.

Government ProgramsPlease contact the following authorities to establish eligibility -

• Living Away from Home Allowance - Education Queensland - 1800 248 997• Assistance for Isolated Children - Centrelink - 13 23 18• Youth Allowance - Centrelink - 13 24 90• Abstudy - Centrelink - 1800 132 317

Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance The Scheme is a joint initiative of the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC) and Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ). Applications may be submitted online at schooltransport.com.au

SCHOOL FEES 2020

Downlands College

Downlands school fees are, as much as possible, inclusive. There are no extra charges for:

� General classroom resources

� School-based tutoring and additional academic support

� After hours teaching tutorials

� Senior Badges

� Supervised training and sport competition

� Text book hire

� Music Immersion program Year 5

� Examination stationery

� Subject levies

� Art work materials

� Food Technology ingredients and materials

� Industrial Technology materials

� Academic Awards and Recognition program

� Performing Arts / Sports Awards medals and certificates

� Behaviour program and recognition program

� InterHouse activities

� Pastoral Care program

� Careers counselling

� Senior Education Training (SET) Planning

� Retreats and Camps

� College functions such as the Year 7 Tradition and Spirit Day

� Professional Counsellors available for students

� ATAR Handbook and ATAR Tests

� Valedictory gifts

� Annual Magazine

� Bus transport to and from College (within Toowoomba City and Highfields)

� Competition/sports nomination fees

� Compulsory academic excursions

� Bus transport for all academic excursions

� Bus transport for Toowoomba, Darling Downs, InterSchool and Saturday sport

� College gym membership and access to professional Personal Trainers

� Health Centre

� P&F Levy

� P&F Meeting Dinners

� Community Dinner

� Provision for support for Parent groups

� College Calendar

� Parent Handbooks including Boarding Supplements

� Subject Selection Handbooks

Information and Communication (ICT) levy (Middle and Senior Schools) assists in updating resources, device maintenance, and purchasing site licenses and provision of a one to one computer program including wireless internet access and IT technical support for school related laptop issues.

Capital levy is a building improvements and maintenance levy and is used for the acquisition, construction and maintenance of school buildings, and to support capital loan repayments

General Purpose levy is to cover such items as the Academic Aptitude testing, student accident insurance, some curricular and pastoral care enrichment activities along with other necessary items not included in the fees.

Further, the investment in Boarding Fees include: � Accommodation � All meals and supper (GST applies) � In House and Inter Boarding House activities � Supervised study sessions � Evening Tutoring and Mentoring program � Health Centre and nursing services � Fully staffed commercial laundry facilities including uniforms,

linen and civilian clothing (delicate garments by arrangement with Downlands Laundress)

� Residential and supervisory staff services � Boarder Parent Dinner � Boarder Parent Network Lunch � Boarder Activities Levy � Fully equipped common rooms � Cleaning and catering � Desk lamps � Equipment and resources

Items not included: � School uniforms � Sports uniforms � Dry cleaning � Private music and performing arts lessons � Hire of musical instruments � Private tennis lessons � Annual School Photo � Sporting and Music tours � Additional Annual Downlands College Magazines � Year 12 jersey � Valedictory tickets � Costs associatied with optional activities

NB: Inclusions and exclusions subject to change without notice.

What is included in Downlands school fees?

SCHOOL FEES 2020

Parents / Carers Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Student/s Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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School Account No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Downlands provides six methods by which families may pay school fees. Please tick to indicate your preferred method:

Year in Advance (3.5% Discount)

Term in Advance (independent payment)

By Direct Debit Authorisation (form attached)(downlands.qld.edu.au > click PARENT ESSENTIALS >scroll down to SCHOOL FEES)

By Credit Card Authorisation (form attached)(downlands.qld.edu.au > click PARENT ESSENTIALS >scroll down to SCHOOL FEES)

By Edstart edstart.com.au/downlands

By Centrepay Deduction (please contact Accounts for form)

Please return this form to Downlands College Accounts no later than Friday 13 December 2019

Either by post, fax 07 4690 9610 or email to fees@downlands.qld.edu.au

Preferred Payment Advice 2020

SCHOOL FEES 2020

Downlands College

The Downlands College Enrolment Guidelines, Conditions of Enrolment and Privacy Policyapproved by the Downlands College Board on 20 October 2016, form an integral part of the Downlands College Application for Enrolment PAGE 1 of 12

The Downlands College Enrolment Guidelines, Conditions of Enrolment and the College Privacy Statement form an integral part of the Downlands College Application for Enrolment. Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate information that is mandatory for the purposes of Government Funding and National Reporting on Student Outcomes. Further information about the report can be found on http://www.mceetya.edu.au

SECTION 1 ITEM 1 - STUDENT DETAILS - PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY USING BLOCK LETTERS

SURNAME:

GIVEN NAMES:

PREFERRED NAME:

GENDER: F M DATE OF BIRTH: / /

RELIGION:

*COUNTRY OF BIRTH:

*LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME:

OTHER LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

*Residential Address / Property Address:

Suburb:

State: Postcode:

Parent/Guardian Contact Name(s) _________________

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Residential Phone: ______________________________

Mobile Number(s): ______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

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Postal Address: ONLY complete if different from Residential

Suburb:

State: Postcode:

Proposed Year Level Entry: Proposed Year of Entry: (eg 2019)

Proposed Enrolment: Day Student Boarder - Full-time Weekly How many nights? _ _ _ _ _

Sacraments Received: Baptism Reconciliation Holy Communion Confirmation

Other children in family:

Child’s Name Date of Birth Child’s Name Date of Birth

Item 2 - ENROLMENT INFORMATION

Grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters or other family who attended/currently attend Downlands

Name Year level(s)(eg Years 10-12)

Year(s) of Enrolment(‘current’ or 19xx-20xx)

Relationship to Applicant(brother/sister/father/mother/

grandparent)

Date Month Year

Application for Enrolment

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SECTION 2ITEM 3 - EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

In what year did the student first commence school in Australia? ______________________________________

Previous Schools Attended?Name of School Location (eg Toowoomba) Years of Attendance (eg Years 1 & 2)

PART A: ACADEMIC HISTORY This section may need to be completed with the classroom teacher.

Is the student’s READING LEVELS appropriate for age? YES NO

If NO, please indicate student’s READING LEVEL: __________________________________________________

Is the student’s LITERACY LEVELS appropriate for age? YES NO

If NO, please indicate student’s LITERACY LEVEL: __________________________________________________

Is the student’s NUMERACY LEVELS appropriate for age? YES NO

If NO, please indicate student’s NUMERACY LEVEL: _________________________________________________

If YES, please provide details: __________________________________________________________________

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Is the student receiving modifications to the curriculum (extension / working at a higher level)? YES NO

Is the student receiving any learning assistance program or had extra help in class? YES NO

Is the student receiving adjustments to the conditions of assessment? YES NO

Are you aware of any other academic adjustments that the student is receiving? YES NO

Do you have any comments you wish to make regarding the student’s attached school report or learning ability?

YES NO

Please provide details: _______________________________________________________________________

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PART B: LEARNING CHALLENGES

Does this student have a learning difficulty? YES NO If YES, please tick appropriate box/es and supply details.

Dyslexia Auditory Processing Disorder ADD / ADHD

Dyscalculia Other: ______________________ _______________________________

Do you have any comments you wish to make regarding the student’s learning challenges? YES NO

Please provide details: _______________________________________________________________________

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A copy of the Individual Education Plan [if available] has been provided to Downlands College YES NO

Copies of medical specialist reports in relation to the learning difficulty has been provided: YES NO

Indicate if any other relevant documentation has been provided to Downlands College: YES NO

Please provide details: _______________________________________________________________________

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PART C: DIAGNOSED DISABILITY

Does this student have a diagnosed disability? YES NO

If YES, please indicate by ticking the appropriate box/es and provide details:

Speech Language Impairment [SLI]: Hearing Impairment [HI]:

Vision Impairment [VI]: Physical Impairment [PI]:

Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD]: Social Emotional Disorder [SED]:

Intellectual Disability [ID]: Other: _________________________________________

A copy of the verification documents for the disability has been provided to Downlands College: YES

Copies of medical specialist reports in relation to the disability has been provided to Downlands College: YES

Indicate if any other relevant documentation has been provided to Downlands College: YES

Please provide details: _______________________________________________________________________

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ITEM 4 - MEDICAL PROFILE

Has the student had medical or psychological assessment/s prior to this application?

Medical YES NO Psychological YES NO

Are the results of such assessments available? (If available, please enclose a copy with this application) YES NO

Does the student suffer from any medical condition or disability of which the College needs to be aware?

YES NO

Please use this medical alert section to give specific details (including medication and allergies). ______________

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Does your child suffer from any of the conditions listed below? (please tick)

Hearing loss Neurological Disorders (eg epileptic fits)

Speech impediment Gross/fine motor skills

Visual (physical dysfunction or discrimination) Behavioural/emotional problems

Physical problems or disability Poor health history (co-ordination, laterality problems, midpoint)

Diabetes

Other ________________________________________________________________________________

Please provide details: _______________________________________________________________________

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PART D: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Are there any social participation / emotional well-being issues/ concerns in relation to the student of which the

College should be aware? YES NO

IAre there any sensory issues / concerns in relation to the student of which the College should be aware?

YES NO

Are there any communication issues / concerns in relation to the student of which the College should be aware?

YES NO

Are there any safety issues / concerns in relation to the student of which the College should be aware?

YES NOIf YES, please provide details: __________________________________________________________________

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ITEM 5 - CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Strengths of the student: Please provide details of particular strengths evidenced by the student: ______________

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Does the student have a special interest/s? YES NO Please provide details: _____________________

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Are there any comments you wish to make about the student’s sporting ability, interests in art, dance, music, film, drama, robotic, science, agricultural, cattle show club, social justice and/or other talents?

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Any other relevant information about the student of which the College should be aware?

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ITEM 6 - FAMILY PROFILE

*Is the student a citizen of Australia? YES NO

Is English your first language at home? YES NO

*IF NO: Visa No.: _____________________________________ NEW ARRIVAL TEMPORARY PERMANENT

*Passport No.: ___________________________ Country of Issue:________________________________

Is the student of Aboriginal descent? YES NO

Is the student of Torres Island descent? YES NO

N.B. It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for ABSTUDY

DETAILS OF STUDENT’S FATHER / GUARDIAN 1Title: Surname:

Given Name/s:

If not father, relationship to student

*Address:

*Suburb:

State: *Postcode:

Home Phone:

Mobile:

Work Phone:

Facsimile:

Email:

Religion:

Country of Birth:

*Occupation:(Please be specific eg Bank Manager)

Workplace/Employer:

DETAILS OF STUDENT’S MOTHER / GUARDIAN 2Title: Surname:

Given Name/s:

If not mother, relationship to student

*Address:

*Suburb:

State: *Postcode:

Home Phone:

Mobile:

Work Phone:

Facsimile:

Email:

Religion:

Country of Birth:

*Occupation:(Please be specific eg Bank Manager)

Workplace/Employer:

Primary Contact: Father, Mother, Both, Guardian (Please state) ______________________________________

Accounts to: Father, Mother, Both, Guardian (Please state) ______________________________________ (MUST be a signatory to both Application for Enrolment and Conditions of Enrolment - Pages 6 and 12)

Correspondence to: Father, Mother, Both, Guardian (Please state) ____________________________________

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We understand and accept the philosophy and aims of the College and agree to all conditions of enrolment. We agree to pay all fees in advance, meet all interest charged on overdue accounts and to discharge all accounts at student exit.

We acknowledge that we have read the Downlands College Enrolment Guidelines, Conditions of Enrolment and the College Privacy Statement. We also agree to adopt the College’s Conditions of Enrolment and policy on privacy issues.

Signature ____________________________________ (Father / Guardian 1) Date ____/ _____/ ___

Signature ____________________________________ (Mother / Guardian 2) Date ____/ _____/ ___

N.B. The signature of the person responsible for the payment of fees MUST appear on this form.

Other Family Matters:

Parents are: Married de Facto Separated Divorced Single Parent

Are there any Parenting Plans, Specific issues, Orders, Consent Orders (relating to residence / contact) or Care and

Protection Orders in place that affect the student? YES NO

(If yes, please attach any relevant and available documents, Agreements, Court documents)

Student lives with: Both Parents Father Mother Other, please give details .........................

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Other Contact Details: (When parents/guardians cannot be contacted)

Title: Surname: Given Name/s:

Address: Home Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Email:

State: Postcode: Relationship to Student:

HAVE YOU ENCLOSED? 1. Enrolment Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .o . . . . . . . . .o

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .o2. Signed Application for Enrolment - page 6

3. Copy of student’s Birth Certificate 4. Copy of ALL School Reports for last two (2) years .o5. ALL NAPLAN Results

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6. Learning Support Information (if applicable) . . . . . . . .o7. Other relevant information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .o

How did you find out about Downlands College?

Family connection

Word of mouth Website Open Day Television / Radio advertising

Newspaper / Magazine advertising Information exhibit at Show or Expo

Other, please give details ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

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How to Enrol at Downlands CollegeThe Downlands College Enrolment Guidelines, Conditions of Enrolment and Privacy Policy are part of the Downlands College Application for Enrolment process.Families wishing to enrol their daughter or son at Downlands, may do so online through the Downlands website www.downlands.qld.edu.au or forward the following documentation to Downlands College, PO Box 250, Toowoomba Qld 4350 or email enrolments@downlands.qld.edu.au

Required Documentation� a completed and signed Downlands Application for Enrolment (signatures on page 6),� a signed acceptance of Conditions of Enrolment,� the enrolment Application Fee ($75),� a copy of your child’s most recent school end-of-semester report,� a copy of your child’s most recent NAPLAN results,� a copy of your child’s birth certificate. If not born in Australia, a copy of your child’s Australian Citizen Certificate or passport and

current visa,� a copy of relevant health/immunisation documentation,� where possible, a family reference from your Parish Priest or Minister,� other relevant documentation relating to the child eg specific learning needs, specific medical needs, Parenting Plan, Court

Orders (relating to residence and contact), Care and Protection Orders etc.

Enrolment ProcessAfter the College receives the required documentation and the Enrolment Fee of $75 has been receipted, Parents/Carers will receive confirmation of receipt of application. The Enrolment Fee of $75 is non-refundable.If the date the Student is to start at Downlands is less than two (2) years from the date of application, Parents/Carers will be invited to organise an Enrolment Interview. If the date the Student is to start at Downlands is more than two years from the date of application, Parents/Carers will be advised that their child will be required to attend an interview within two (2) years of the date the Student is to start at Downlands.The Enrolment Interview is conducted by a member of the College Executive and is attended by the child and his/her Parents/Carers.Following the interview, the Principal will then write, either inviting the family to become members of the Downlands community by confirming their child’s enrolment; or advising that the application has been unsuccessful.To confirm a place at Downlands, Parents/Carers and the child sign the Confirmation of Enrolment and Acceptance of College Conditions form, remitting this, along with the $500 Confirmation Fee, thereby securing a place for their child at Downlands. The Confirmation Fee of $500 is a non-refundable fee.In accordance with the College Privacy Policy, information supplied in Downlands College Application for Enrolment Section 1 may be made available to groups affiliated with Downlands eg Parents and Friends Association, College Foundation, government and educational bodies. Information supplied in Section 2 is made available to staff on a ‘need to know’ basis.

Conditions of Enrolment: PreambleDownlands College is a Catholic, coeducational, day and boarding school owned and conducted by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) with the assistance of a deeply committed group of teachers and support staff.

Downlands motto is Fortes in Fide - Strong in Faith. Our faith is based on a belief in and a commitment to a loving God. We value truth, learning and respect for the individual as essential features of the education process. In the search for truth, Downlands encourages Students to integrate faith with life.

Conditions of Enrolment: Definitionsi. Board means the Downlands College Boardii. Principal means the Principal of the School or a representative or delegateiii. Downlands and/or College means Downlands Collegeiv. MSC means Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (La Société des Missionnaires du Sacré-Cœur de Jésus founded by Fr. Jules Chevalier at

Issoudun, France, in 1854)v. Student/Child means a Student of the College and includes prospective, present and past Students who have enrolled or applied to

enrol at the College or of whom you are a Parent or Carer.a. Day Student is a Student who resides at home with their Parent/s, Carer/s or Legal Guardian/s.b. Boarding Student is a Student who resides four (4) or more nights per week at the College during the term.c. Extended Day Student is a Student who accesses the Extended Day Student Program offered by the College.d. International Student is an “overseas Student” as that term is defined in Section 5 of the Education Services for Overseas

Students Act 2000 (Cth) (ESOS Act). Where the Student is under 18 years of age and the Student is required to exercise rights orenter obligations as a legal person, this term may refer to the International Student’s Parent/s, Legal Guardian/s or a Parent asthat term is defined in the ESOS Act.

vi. Parent/You meansa. the Parent, Carer or Legal Guardian with whom the Student normally resides; and/or,b. a person or persons who has or have been appointed as Legal Guardian of the Student pursuant to a Will or pursuant to

an Order of a Court; and/or,

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c. a person or persons vested with the responsibility for the day-to-day care of the Student by virtue of a Parenting Order under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).

d. A reference to the singular Parent or the plural Parents is a reference to all relevant persons outlined in paragraphs a – c above unless it is expressly stated to be a reference to one such person.

Conditions of EnrolmentDuring the Student’s enrolment at the College, the Student will be bound by all rules, regulations and policies authorised from time to time by the College.In the case of an International Student, the College’s International Student Policy, as changed from time to time, applies and overrides these conditions if there is an inconsistency between the two.

1. Academic, Co-Curricular and Pastoral Care1.1 Downlands offers a Catholic education, and as such requests the willing and free support of our Catholic and MSC Ethos and

values. Parents are asked to encourage their child/ren to actively participate in the Catholic and MSC faith and in the spirit of the College.

1.2 The College reserves the right to amend its academic and other programmes at any time without notice to Parents. This may include the discontinuance of teaching subjects and other programmes.

1.3 Parents acknowledge that whilst the College takes all care, it gives no warranty or representation in relation to the level of education or educational outcomes achieved, obtained or received by the Student.

1.4 Parents are requested to take note of, or enquire about, the full range of activities, sports, camps, excursions and retreats available to Students at the College and should inform the Principal of any circumstances which may or will restrict their child’s ability to be involved in any such activities, sports, camps, excursions and retreats. The College endeavours to provide all necessary supervision during such activities. However, it shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage to property, loss of life, injury or illness suffered or occasioned as a result of the Student’s attendance at the College or the Student’s involvement in school activities, sports, camps and excursions.

1.5 Student participation in the full range of activities, sports, camps, excursions and retreats is subject to the Downlands College Behaviour Management Policies.

2. Discipline2.1 Parents agree that the College reserves the right of the Principal to discipline any Student at any time and without notice if the

Principal in his/her absolute discretion deems such action advisable and such action is dealt with in accordance with the Behaviour Management Policies of the College from time to time.

2.2 Parents acknowledge that the Principal may act in a way he/she considers necessary to ensure and enforce compliance with the College’s rules, regulations, policies, procedures and with the law. This may include but is not limited to requiring a Student to submit to drug or alcohol testing.

2.3 The College may search the bags, possessions and belongings of Students where there is reasonable cause to do so. The College will also hold forbidden or dangerous property until it is collected by you or handed to the relevant authorities.

2.4 Students are required to care for the buildings, grounds, furniture and equipment of the College and are financially responsible for damage caused through a wilful act, carelessness or neglect. The College will arrange the repairs and charge the cost to the fee account or to the Parents.

3. If a Student is 18 or turns 18 while at school3.1 From the College’s perspective, if the Student is 18 or is to turn 18 while at the College, the Student is still considered to be under

the care and guardianship of the Parent.

4. Illness, Injury and Medical Assistance4.1 Parents ensure that the College has been provided with all the Student’s medical information and will continue to provide the

College with information, for the duration of the Student’s enrolment, about any changes to their condition.4.2 In the event of an emergency, as so defined by the Principal, and where you are unable to be contacted within a reasonable

amount of time, the Principal, or his/her representative, has authority to arrange such medical assistance as may be reasonably necessary and to give consent to any medical practitioner treating or operating on the Student and prescribing or administering any medication, anaesthetic or blood transfusion. You will be responsible for any cost incurred by the College.

4.3 Parents acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any dental, medical, hospital and other expenses that arise as a result of an injury or illness sustained by your child while participating in an activity at the College or organised by the College. You agree that you are solely responsible for obtaining insurance to meet the costs of any such injury or illness.

4.4 Parents acknowledge that the College may enter into insurance arrangements for the benefit of the Student under which any claim by or for the Student may be insured but understand that the College gives no warranty or assurance and makes no representation as to the adequacy or suitability of any such insurance arrangements.

5. Publication of photographs, film, recordings and other digital representation5.1 Parents agree that the College and its affiliates may use any photograph, film, recording or other digital representation of the

Student held by the College in respect of any advertisement or promotional material, including on websites and social media, in any prospectus or other promotional materials.

5.2 Parents agree to indemnify and keep indemnified the College in respect to any claim, liability, cost, expense, loss or damage (including economic loss) arising out of the publication of any such photograph, film, recording or other digital representation in accordance with the above condition.

5.3 If Parents do not wish to allow the use of any photograph, film, recording or other digital representation of the Student held by the College for advertisement or other promotional material, including websites and social media, you must inform the Principal in writing.

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6. Special Needs6.1 Parents are required to inform the College at the time of enrolment of any existing special needs of the Students, including any

physical and/or mental disability, learning support requirements or dietary or health considerations. 6.2 Parents are required to inform the College during the course of the Student’s enrolment of any new special needs of the Students,

including any physical disability and/or mental disability, learning support requirements or dietary or health considerations. 6.3 It must be acknowledged that the College cannot always meet these requirements and the College reserves the right to refuse any

enrolment or to cancel any enrolment where the College believes, in its absolute discretion, that it is unable to provide the requisite level of facilities for the education and care of the Student.

6.4 The College may make additional charges to Parents, where it is deemed necessary, to provide services to accommodate identified special needs. This may include, but is not limited to: extra tuition, learning support, provisions for special dietary requirements etc.

7. Changes in Enrolment7.1 Parents shall give the Principal notice, in writing, should your family status change in relation to the contractual circumstances and

financial liability for your child’s enrolment. 7.2 If you wish to change your child’s boarder / day status, you must give the College six (6) weeks’ advance notice prior to the

commencement of the next term, in writing and addressed to the Principal. Failure to do so may result in increased fees and charges to complete the transition.

7.3 If you wish to withdraw the enrolment of your child from the College you must give the Principal six (6) weeks’ advance notice prior to the commencement of the next term, in writing and addressed to the Principal. Failure to meet these conditions renders you liable for the payment of one term’s tuition, levies and/or boarding fees, and other fees and charges prior to the final day.

7.4 Parents acknowledge that the Principal reserves the right to cancel the enrolment of your child for the following reasons: � breaching the rules and regulations of the College; or � non-payment of fees by the due date; or � failure to disclose requested information; or � any other reason as determined by the Principal.

7.5 If the Student is suspended or expelled from the College no fees, charges or levies paid are refundable and you are still obligated to pay all fees, charges and levies for the Student in the term for which the suspension or expulsion takes place.

8. Fees, Levies, Charges and Refunds8.1 For the avoidance of doubt, Clause 8 of the Enrolment Conditions applies to all persons defined in the Definitions section as

“Parents.” It applies to all of these people, as the case may be for a Student, jointly and severally.8.2 Persons referred to in Clause 8.1, as the case may be, are jointly and severally liable for the payment of all fees, levies and charges.

This includes agreeing to pay all debt collection charges as established between the College and Solicitor/Collection Agency along with any administration fees (on a full indemnity basis). This does not absolve your obligation to pay the amount payable in respect to which these charges were made.

8.3 The scale of charges in respect of fees for boarding and tuition and other levies is fixed by the College from time to time. The College reserves the right to alter fees and levies at any time and impose new or substitute fees and levies. There are no reductions or remissions placed on fees or levies.

8.4 The College charges fees at the beginning of each term. Fee accounts are issued prior to the beginning of each term and are payable to the College on or before the commencement date of the term unless alternate arrangements have been made before the start of the academic year or date of entry.

8.5 Monthly accounts are issued in respect of other fees owing and are expected to be paid before the end of the calendar month in which that account is received. An overdue fee, as determined by the College from time to time, may be added to outstanding accounts. It is understood that this fee will be paid on top of any outstanding amount if charged.

8.6 If Persons referred to in Clause 8.1 are experiencing financial difficulties, special arrangements can be made by early notification and discussion with the Business Manager/Principal.

8.7 The College may incur expenditure on items as may reasonably be required for the Student during each term and is to be reimbursed by the Persons referred to in Clause 8.1 upon the issuing of a Statement of these fees. Fees for miscellaneous charges are payable forthwith upon the issuing of a Statement.

8.8 The College may not maintain enrolments if accounts are not paid.8.9 No remission of fees, either in whole or in part, will be made should the Student be absent or prevented from attending school for

whatever reason. 8.10 If a Student commences and does not complete the term, a minimum of the full term’s fee is required, regardless of the timing of

the Student’s departure. Where Persons referred to in Clause 8.1 decide that the Student will not return to the College for the next term, a minimum of six (6) weeks’ notice, in writing addressed to the Principal, is required. In the absence of the required notice, a term’s tuition, levies and where applicable, boarding fees shall be payable.

8.11 No fees shall be refundable in respect to a period of suspension or for the remainder of any term in which the Student is excluded, or where the Student’s enrolment is withdrawn at the request of the Principal.

8.12 Persons referred to in Clause 8.1 are not entitled to any refunds due to the Student’s absence from the College. All amounts owed must be paid regardless of a Student’s absence, attendance or non-participation.

8.13 A non-refundable Enrolment Fee, as determined by the College from time to time, for each Student, is required for the Application for Enrolment to be processed.

8.14 A non-refundable Confirmation Fee, as determined by the College from time to time, for each Student, is payable on confirmation of enrolment before the commencement of the Student at the College, or at the time of commencement if a place is not offered in advance.

8.15 If after receipt by the College of the Confirmation of Enrolment Fee, the Student does not start at Downlands, then the College is entitled to retain the Confirmation Fee.

8.16 Should payment of the Confirmation Fee not be made within the specified time, the College does not guarantee a confirmed enrolment place.

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8.17 Downlands operates a Text Book Hire scheme, the cost of which is included in the Tuition Fee. Text books are issued to the Student at the beginning of the year and must be returned, clean and in good condition, by the due date, usually at the end of each semester. A charge, equivalent to the cost of the books, is made for lost, dirty or damaged text books, and for books not returned before the due date. Due books not returned before the end of semester due date are automatically deemed to be lost and the cost of the book will be added to the account. No refunds will be credited if the books are returned after the due date.

8.18 Downlands charges an Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Levy for the Digital Downlands program. Laptop/Notebook computers are issued to the Student and must be maintained as per the Digital Downlands Agreement. The Digital Downlands program does not cover the device for theft, loss, wilful damage or other associated claims. Persons referred to in Clause 8.1 should arrange adequate insurance for the Student’s device.

8.19 If the account is in arrears, the Student’s participation in the full range of activities, sports, camps, excursions and retreats may be restricted. Exceptions to this restriction will be at the discretion of the Principal.

8.20 The College reserves the right to increase fees and charges to reimburse the College of any Goods and Services Tax which may be imposed on the College during the time of the Student’s enrolment at the College in respect of services and goods supplied to the Students by the College.

8.21 Students or Persons referred to in Clause 8.1 who are the subject of any: Parenting Plans; Court Orders (relating to residence and contact); Care and Protection Orders; or any other related Order of the Family Court or another Court, must disclose the nature of these Orders to the College. The College will abide by any such Orders. If there is an Order in place, the College requires that specific arrangements for the payment of fees, levies and charges be entered into prior to acceptance of the Student’s enrolment. Further, if an Order comes into being during the course of the Student’s enrolment, the College requires specific arrangements for the payment of fees, levies and charges be entered into as soon as possible. The College reserves the right to pursue Persons referred to in Clause 8.1 pursuant to this agreement in the absence of any additional specific arrangements. The College welcomes early discussion around these issues to ensure the College complies with its duty of care to Students and any Court Orders.

9. Communication9.1 Downlands web portal platform is the predominant means of communication to Parents. Access to school reports, tours,

excursions, events, correspondence and other information is available through the web portal. The Parents’ email address is the primary mode of communication. Parents should advise of changes of any contact details, within seven (7) days, through the web portal.

9.2 The College may choose to communicate with you through your child’s diary, by telephone, email, SMS/MMS, newsletter or by handing the correspondence, circulars and other communication to the Student personally.

9.3 Where a family separation occurs after a Students’ enrolment in the College, Parents may jointly or separately have access to the web portal.

9.4 Policies and procedures by which you and the Students are expected to comply are availed through the College electronically and through printed material.

10. Membership of the Downlands Parents and Friends Association (P&F) 10.1 Parents will, at the commencement of your child’s enrolment at the College, become an ordinary member of the Downlands

College P&F Association.10.2 The College will assume that all Parents including Step-Parents are entitled to participate in College activities unless otherwise

indicated by virtue of a Court Order, declaration by both Parents and/or other legal document.

11. Privacy11.1 The College collects personal information about Students at the College in accordance the College’s Privacy Policy. The primary

purpose of collecting the information is to enable the College to use it for all actions connected with educating our Students.11.2 Parents agree to yours and your child’s personal information being used for educational and ancillary purposes unless otherwise

requested by you in writing.11.3 Parents agree that the College may make any enquiry at any previous/current school/s attended by your child and that the College

may request a transfer of documents in accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld) s 386, 387 and 388.11.4 Parents agree that you will provide the College with any information it requires of you from time to time, including information

about the Student, their education and information about your financial position.11.5 By signing this document you are agreeing that you have been provided with as well as read and agreed to the Privacy Policy of the

College and that you and your child’s personal data will be managed in accordance with this Policy.

12. Changes in Conditions12.1 The College reserves the right to change these conditions at any time. If such a change is made, then this change is binding once

notice of the change has been given to you. This may take the form of:12.2 a notice advising of the change; or12.3 a new conditions of enrolment form being issued.12.4 The College does not need to notify you of any changes made to the rules, regulations and policies of the College for them to be

binding.

13. DeclarationBy enrolling our child at Downlands College, I/we undertake to support the ethos of the College and its existing rules, regulations and work programs, including any changes that may be introduced in the future.I/We understand that the initial and continuing enrolment of my/our child at Downlands College is dependent upon open and honest disclosure of information relating to the educational needs, health and wellbeing of my/our child.I/We acknowledge that my/our obligations under this contract are joint and several and I/we authorise you to act on the direction of any one of us.I/We acknowledge that the College has the right to terminate or cancel an enrolment where all information was not provided at the time of enrolment.

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IntroductionThis Privacy Policy sets out how Downlands College manages personal information provided to or collected by it, and how to contact us if you have any privacy concerns. The College is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

What kinds of personal information does the College collect?The College will collect different types of personal information from you, depending on how you interact with us. The type of information the College collects and holds includes (but is not limited to) personal information about:

� Students and Parents and/or guardians (‘Parents’) before, during and after the course of a Student’s enrolment at the College; � job applicants, staff members, volunteers and contractors; and � other people who come into contact with the College.

The types of personal information the College collects may include your name, contact details, financial details, photographs, film, recordings or any other digital representation.The College will only collect sensitive information (which is a category of personal information that includes information about things such as an individual’s health, religious beliefs and racial or ethnic origin) from an individual with their consent obtained in the Enrolment Application and Conditions of Enrolment and which is reasonably necessary for one of the College’s functions.The College may collect personal information because we are required or authorised by an Australian law or court or tribunal order to do so. The College will tell you if this is the case and let you know the details of the law, court or tribunal order.We will assume that, unless you tell us otherwise, you consent to the collection of the information that you provide to us (either directly or indirectly) for use and disclosure by us in accordance with this Privacy Policy.Personal Information you provide: The College will generally collect personal information directly from the individual such as through the completion of forms by Parents or Students, face-to-face meetings and interviews, emails and telephone calls. Personal Information collected from third parties: In some circumstances the College may collect personal information about an individual from a third party, for example a report provided by a medical professional or a reference from another College. Anonymity: If it is lawful and practicable to do so, the College may offer individuals the opportunity of dealing with the College anonymously or by using a pseudonym. For example, when an individual makes a general enquiry about the College. However, in some cases where the College requests personal information about a Student or Parent, if the information requested is not provided, the College may not be able to enrol or continue the enrolment of the Student, or permit the Student to take part in a particular activity.

How will the College use the personal information you provide?The College will use personal information it collects from you for the primary purpose of collection, and for such other secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose of collection and reasonably expected by you, or to which you have consented.Students and Parents: In relation to personal information of Students and Parents, the College’s primary purpose of collection is to enable the College to provide schooling for the Student. This includes satisfying the needs of Parents, the needs of the Student and the needs of the College throughout the whole period the Student is enrolled at the College. The purposes for which the College collects, uses, holds and discloses personal information of Students and Parents include:

� to keep Parents informed about matters related to their child’s schooling, through correspondence, newsletters and magazines; � day-to-day administration; � looking after Students’ educational, social and medical wellbeing; � seeking donations; � conducting marketing and promotional purposes; � to enable past pupils to be in contact with those from their year group via the Downlands Past Students Association; � to enable Past Student reunion organising committees to conduct Year Group reunions as required; and � to satisfy the College’s legal obligations and allow the College to discharge its duty of care.

Volunteers: The College also collects, uses, holds and discloses personal information about volunteers who assist the College in its functions or conduct associated activities, such as alumni associations, to enable the College and the volunteers to work together. Marketing and fundraising: The College treats marketing and the seeking of donations for the future growth and development of the College as an important part of ensuring that the College continues to provide a quality learning environment in which both Students and staff thrive. Personal information held by the College may be disclosed to organisations that assist in the College’s fund-raising, for example the Downlands Past Students Association or, on occasions, external fund-raising organisations.

Who might the College disclose personal information to?The College may use your personal information to send you fund-raising information and College publications (such as newsletters and magazines, websites and social media platforms). You can contact us at any time (see details below) if you no longer wish to receive marketing or fund-raising materials from us.There are a range of people and organisations to whom the College may disclose personal information. The particular party the College discloses personal information to will depend on the dealings the individual has with us. For example, the College may disclose personal information, including sensitive information, held about an individual to:

� another school; � government departments; � medical practitioners; � people providing services to the College, including specialist visiting teachers, counsellors and sports coaches;

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The Downlands College Enrolment Guidelines, Conditions of Enrolment and Privacy Policy, approved by the Downlands College Board on 20 October 2016, form an integral part of the Downlands College Application for Enrolment.

� recipients of College publications, such as newsletters and magazines, marketing and promotional material including on websites and through social media platforms;

� Parents; � anyone you authorise the College to disclose information to; � service providers who provide us with business, technology, marketing, operational, professional and other services; and � anyone to whom we are required to disclose the information to by law.

Sending information overseas: The College may disclose personal information about an individual to overseas recipients, for instance, when storing personal information with technology service providers which are situated outside Australia or to facilitate a College exchange. We only disclose personal information to our overseas service providers when it is necessary for the services they provide to us.The countries in which these overseas service providers are likely to be located is Singapore, Canada and the United States of America. When we disclose your personal information overseas, we are required to take measures to ensure that your information will be protected.

Management and security of personal information We mostly hold personal information electronically in our IT systems, secure servers and databases, but we also hold personal information in paper records. The College has in place steps to protect the personal information the College holds from misuse, interference and loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure including locked storage of paper records and password access rights to computerised records. The College’s staff are also required to respect the confidentiality of Students’ and Parents’ personal information and the privacy of individuals.

Access and correction of personal information An individual has the right to request access to any personal information which the College holds about them and ask the College to correct any inaccuracies. To make a request to access or update any personal information the College holds about you or your child, please contact the Principal in writing (see details below). The College will require you to verify your identity and specify what information you require. The College cannot give you information about anyone else.Making a request is free; however, the College may charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost of verifying your application and locating, retrieving, reviewing and copying any material requested. The fee will not be excessive, and the College will advise the likely cost in advance. We will allow access or make the changes requested unless we consider the Privacy Act or another relevant law requires us to withhold the information, or not make the changes. If we cannot provide you with access to that information, we will provide you with written notice explaining the reasons for refusal. If we refuse you access or to correct your personal information, you can make a complaint about this, by following the complaint procedures in this Privacy Policy (see details below).

Consent and rights of access to the personal information of StudentsThe College respects every Parent’s right to make decisions concerning their child’s education. Generally, the College will refer any requests for consent and notices in relation to the personal information of a Student to the Student’s Parents. The College will treat consent given by Parents as consent given on behalf of the Student, and notice to Parents will act as notice given to the Student. Parents may seek access to personal information held by the College about them or their child by contacting the Principal (see details below); however, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where release of the information would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others, or where the release may result in a breach of the College’s duty of care to the Student. The College may, at its discretion, on the request of a Student, grant that Student access to information held by the College about them, or allow a Student to give or withhold consent to the use of their personal information, independently of their Parents. This would normally be done only when the maturity of the Student and/or the Student’s personal circumstances so warranted.

Enquiries and complaints If you would like further information about the way the College manages the personal information it holds, or wish to complain that you believe that the College has breached the Australian Privacy Principles please contact:

Add: The Principal, Downlands College, 72 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350

Tel: 07 4690 9500

Email: principal@downlands.qld.edu.au

The College will investigate any complaint, and respond to you as soon as we can. We will try to do this within 10 working days of receiving your complaint. If this is not possible, we will contact you and let you know when we will respond to your complaint. We will notify you of the making of a decision in relation to your complaint as soon as is practicable after it has been made.The College takes any privacy complaint seriously and will deal with all complaints fairly and promptly; however, if you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint you can refer your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (in writing):

Add: Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 1042

Tel: 1300 363 992 or 1800 620 241

Email: privacy@privacy.gov.au

Using other websitesThe College’s website may contain links or references to other websites to which this Privacy Policy may not apply. You should review the Privacy Policy of each of those websites and assess whether those policies are acceptable to you before using those websites.

Changes to this Privacy PolicyThe College may, from time to time, review and update this Privacy Policy to take account of new laws and technology, changes to the College’s operations and practices and to make sure it remains appropriate to the changing College environment.This Privacy Policy was last updated on 21 September 2016.Any changes to our Privacy Policy will be published on the College website. Changes to this policy will also be advised via the College Newsletter.