Rosewood

State High School

2018PROSPECTUS

“In Pursuit of Excellence”

Rosewood State High School

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome from the Principal ……………………… 3

School Directory ………………………………………… 4

School Calendar ………………………………..……… 5

School Map …………………………………………..…… 6

Accident Procedures ……………………….………… 7

Absence Notification ………………………….……… 7

Arrival Time ………………………………………………. 7

Attendance and Participation ………….………… 8

Cash Collection ………………………………..………… 8

Complaints Resolution …………………………….… 8

Communication ……………………………….……….. 8

Diary …………………………………………….…………… 9

Evacuation & Lock Down Procedures ………… 9

Excursions and Camps ……………………….……… 9

Fees……………………………………………………………. 9

Financial Assistance ……………………………….…. 9

Hair …………………………………………………………... 9

Hats …………………………………………………………… 10

Homework ……………………..…………………………. 10

House System ……………………………………………. 10

ID Cards ……………………………..……………………… 10

Illness ………………………………………………………… 11

ICT (Information Communication Technology) 11

Instrumental Music …………………………………… 12

Jewellery …………………………………………………… 12

LEO (Leadership,Experience,Opportunity) Club. 12

Lunch Passes/Early Departures …………………… 12

Make Up ………………………………….………………… 13

Media Consent …………………………………….……. 13

Medication ……………………………………………….. 13

Mobile Phones & Other Electronic Devices …. 13

Online Information …………….………….………… 14

Orientation Day (Invitation) …………….………… 15

Parade …………………………………………….………… 16

P&C Association (Invitation) ……………………… 16

Payment Methods ……………………………..……… 16

Printing ……………………………………………………… 17

QParents …………………………………………………… 17

Refunds …………………………………………..………… 19

Responsible Behaviour Plan ….…………………… 20

School Telephone Usage …………………………… 20

Shoes ………………………………………………………… 20

Sickness and Accidents …………………………….. 20

Smoking on Government Premises ….…….…. 20

Socks …………………………………………………….…… 21

Stationery Requirements …………………………… 21

Student Drivers ………………………………………… 21

Sun Safe Policy ………………………..………………… 21

Support Staff ………………………………………..…… 22

Surveillance Cameras ……………………………….. 22

Transport ………………………………………………..… 22

Tuckshop …………………………………………………… 24

Uniforms …………………………………………………… 24

Uniform Policy ………………………………………….. 25

Uniform Shop Price List ………………………….… 32

Welcome to Rosewood State High School

Secondary education has been available in Rosewood since 1962. However, Rosewood State High School was opened in 1980 to replace the original secondary department attached to the Rosewood State School. With the commencement of the 2018 school year, Rosewood State High School is entering its 39th year.

Our school motto, In Pursuit of Excellence provides a clear direction for our work day by day. In keeping with the school motto our goal is to work with each student towards the realisation of the student’s individual potential. Students have the opportunity to do this through active participation in academic, cultural, sporting and community pursuits. They are actively encouraged to assume an increasing personal responsibility for their action within a supportive school environment where the rights and responsibilities of all are acknowledge and valued.

In working to achieve this goal, the school has the active support of staff, students and parents as well as a number of individuals and organisations from the wider Rosewood community. The School Council, Parents and Citizens Association, Tuckshop Committee, Student Council and the Leo Club contribute significantly to the achievement of the school’s goals and are indicative of the quality partnerships that underpin the success of Rosewood State High School. Students and families new to the school are encouraged to seek active involvement in the school.

Rosewood State High School is:

a creative, challenging and stimulating school an inclusive school a welcoming, happy and safe school a distinctive school a clean and green school a school in productive partnership with the community an active and healthy school and it is equipped with capable and flexible staff.

As Principal, I am committed to creating a culture of high expectations and enhanced school performance. I encourage you to become part of the daily life of our school, to hold us to our commitments and work with us to achieve excellence in everything we do.

Nicole Sherlock

Principal

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Rosewood State High School

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Address: 46 Lanefield Road, Rosewood Qld 4340Website: www.rosewoodshs.eq.edu.au

Office Hours: 7.30 am to 3.30 pmAdministration Office: Ph: (07) 5461 9400

Fax: (07) 5461 9446Email: principal@rosewoodshs.eq.edu.au

Student Absences: Ph: (07) 5461 9466Tuckshop: Ph: (07) 5461 9434

Uniform Shop: Ph: (07) 5461 9415Bank Details: BSB 064-417, Account No. 1028 6027

ABN: 36 866 054 228

SCHOOL DIRECTORY(at time of printing May 2017)

ExecutivePrincipal Mrs Nicole SherlockDeputy Principal Mrs Kerrie ScottDeputy Principal Mr Darren Lovey

AdministrationBusiness Services Manager Mrs Tara PinkneyAdmin Officer(Acc. Rec. Finance & Reception)

Mrs Robyn Bussian

Admin Officer(Acc. Pay. Finance, Reception &

Special Events)

Mrs Rebecca Richardson

Admin Officer(Acc. Receivable)

Mrs Kylie Wieland

Heads of DepartmentEnglish, Humanities Mrs Brea OsmondBusiness /ICT/Senior School Mrs Tonia Stocker

ITD (Manual Arts), HPE Mr Malcolm McGarrigalMathematics Mr Andrew WilleyScience Mr Paul SandersSpecial Education Unit Mrs Ruth AlbackJunior Secondary Mr Peter Poole

Support Staff

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Chaplain Mrs Liz FreemanGuidance Officer Mrs Leanne HarlowParent Liaison Officer (P&C) Mrs Elaine Mesken (Tues & Thurs 9am-2pm)

School Nurse (Qld Health) Mrs Donna LongTransition Officer Mrs Leah HillYouth Support Coordinator Ms Tegan Harvey

Rosewood State High School

SCHOOL CALENDAR2018

(correct at time of printing but may be subject to change)

All Year Levels commence Monday 22 January 2018

(Whole school attendance from Monday 22 January 2018)

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SEMESTER ONE

Term 1 Monday 22 January – Thursday 29 March

Autumn vacation Monday 2 April – Friday 13 April

Term 2 Monday 16 April – Friday 29 June

Winter vacation Monday 2 July – Friday 13 July

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SEMESTER TWO

Term 3 Monday 16 July – Friday 21 September

Spring vacation Monday 24 September – Friday 5 October

Term 4 Monday 8 October – Year 12 concludes 16 Nov

Year 10 & 11 conclude 30 Nov

Years 7, 8, 9 conclude 14 Dec

Summer vacation Monday 17 December 2018 – Monday 28 January 2019

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ACCIDENT PROCEDURESIn the event of a student sustaining a serious injury or medical emergency an ambulance will be called. Where possible, the parent will be contacted immediately. Upon enrolment, parents are requested to provide the student’s medical information and the details of emergency contacts.

ABSENCESRosewood State High School is a full time high school. Absence must be explained with a written note or phone call, or text message from parent or care giver outlining the reasonable absence (explained absence). The student absence line is 5461 9466 or you can send a text message to M. 0429 362 351.

Paid employment is not a legitimate reason for being absent from school. It is, in fact, against the law for students to be employed during school hours unless it is an approved program such as a negotiated school based apprenticeship or traineeship.

All absences must be explained. Students who enrol in Years 11 and 12 are doing so by choice, therefore, there are higher expectations for all Senior Students. Senior students who do not attend school regularly risk:

An absentee comment being recorded on any school reference, Withdrawal of credit for subjects studied, Failure to qualify for an OP, Failure to qualify for a Queensland Certificate of Education.

Senior students who fail to meet the requirements of the Attendance and Participation Policy risk cancellation of their enrolment at Rosewood State High School.

ARRIVAL TIME AT SCHOOLClasses begin at 8:50am. There is no need for students to be at school prior to 8:20am unless a specific activity has been organised.

Students arriving late are required to report to the office to sign in and receive a ‘late pass’. Failure to do so, results in the student being marked absent.

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ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION

The Education Act 2006 states that all students under the age of 17 must be engaged in full time study or full time work. Therefore students are expected to attend school on every school day, to attend every timetabled lesson and complete all assessment as required by work programs and QCAA policy.

CASH COLLECTION OFFICEThe cash collection office operates from the Administration Building, Monday to Friday.

COMPLAINTS RESOLUTIONPutting Things Right - Our Commitment to Positive Complaints Management

Effective partnerships between parents, students and our school are important to educational success.One part of that partnership is trust and openness. We need to be able to talk to each other when we have concerns, so that those issues can be worked out.From time to time you may have concerns or complaints relating to our school. It is important that you share these with us. Perhaps we haven’t explained something very well. We need to know so that we can put things right. Perhaps you don’t agree with a decision. We need to talk the issues through.As a result, you could gain a better understanding of why we made that decision. Or we may need to reconsider our decision. Your contribution can help us improve.We are committed to dealing positively with your concern. It helps us to learn how we can do things better for you.We will try to make sure that your complaint is resolved quickly. Sometimes a complex matter will take time. We will always make sure you understand what we are doing and why.

COMMUNICATIONTelephone Contact

We ask that you minimise messages to students via the office – especially in the afternoon, as it is sometimes difficult to pass them on by 2.55 pm. We are only too happy to pass on urgent and/or important messages but sometimes receive more than we can easily manage close to 2.55 pm.

Parent/Teacher InterviewsThe School uses an internet-based booking system called Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO).Using this system you are able to book the interview times that suit you best. All you need to do is logon to:https://bookings.parentteacheronline.com.au/Logon2.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fdefault.aspx%3fschool%3d588tr&school=588tr

FacebookThe school has a Facebook page which is posted on daily with events from the school notices, calendar and what is happening in the classrooms. Please visit our page at:https://www.facebook.com/rosewoodstatehighschool/

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DIARYDiaries are issued to students at the beginning of the year. The diary is used every day to record tasks at hand and is an important method of communication between home and school. As such, it needs to be kept in an acceptable condition. The diary should be kept free from graffiti and pictures. Replacement diaries may be purchased from the Cash Collection Office at a cost of $8.00.

EVACUATION/LOCK DOWN PROCEDURESEmergency evacuations and lock down procedures are practised regularly. An alarm system operates and is frequently tested. Full evacuation drill instructions and lock down procedures are on display throughout the school and all visitors must make themselves familiar with the procedures. Fortunately, the design of our school is such as to minimise the risk of fire damage, and at the same time maximise the ease of evacuation. As with all ground level/cement constructions, we have little to worry about but it is best to be prepared.

EXCURSIONS AND CAMPSFrom time to time throughout the year, teachers may decide to illustrate sections of the curriculum by conducting excursions or camps to places of educational interest. On each occasion the full instructional benefits will be explained to parents. Students may only participate upon prior payment and receipt of a signed permission form with medical details disclosed. Most excursions will require some expenditure for accommodation and or transport but be assured that all efforts are made to keep costs to a minimum. Students who do not participate remain at school and receive normal classroom instruction.

Year 7 CampYear 7 students at Rosewood State High School have the opportunity to attend the year 7 camp which is held at Tallebudgera Beach School. This camp enables students the opportunity to take part in teambuilding activities, beach challenges, bodyboarding, surf awareness, a kayaking adventure and a high ropes challenge. These activities are not only very fun and exciting but they also help to teach our students some very important life skills. . More information will be available early 2018.

FEESFees are charged at $180 per annum.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEAbstudy

Students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent according to the ABSTUDY definition may be eligible for financial assistance. Please see the Guidance Officer (Mrs L Harlow) or Community Education Councillor (Ms G Semple) for further details.

Youth AllowanceThis scheme of financial assistance is income tested. It is available to young people studying full time.

HAIRHair must be clean and tidy and comply with workplace health and safety provisions. Hairstyles should be conservatively styled and be a natural hair colour. Multiple coloured, bright or fluorescent colours are inappropriate. Hairstyles such as mohawks, dreadlocks, shaved or partly shaved heads are also inappropriate. Students who present with inappropriate hairstyles will be required to rectify the situation.

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HATSA sun safe hat or cap is essential for all sporting activities, outdoor education or outdoor lunch activity.

HOMEWORKHomework is an integral part of any study programme. It is expected and indeed essential that students do some form of home study each week night, if they wish to succeed in secondary education. Prescribed homework may not be set in every subject every night however the industrious student will endeavour to review work done in class during the day. A particular time and a particular place, free from distractions are the needs of every student to be successful with homework.

A diary is issued to all students at the beginning of the year. It is essential that all students take this diary to all lessons to copy down homework tasks. Parents are asked to check their student’s use of the diary. If necessary, a replacement diary may be purchased from the Cash Collection Office at a cost of $8.00.If students are unable to complete their homework they must present their teacher with a note of explanation signed by a parent before the lesson.Students achieve success at various rates but a suggested time allowance for both written homework and study is as follows:

Years 7, 8, 9: Up to but generally no more than 5 hours per week.

Years 10, 11, 12: In the senior phase the amount of time devoted to homework and independent study will vary according to the student’s learning needs and individual programme of learning determined through their Senior Education and Training plan.

HOUSE SYSTEMStudents are allocated to a house for the purpose of athletics and swimming carnivals. Our house names have a local flavour and consist of: Normanton (Red), Oakleigh (Yellow), Rosemount (Blue) and Smithfield (Green).

ID CARDSTo make Resource Centre borrowing fast and efficient, all students are automatically issued with a Student ID card upon receipt of a signed Student Resource Scheme form. This card includes a photo, borrower number and an expiry date (one per calendar year). The card remains the property of the school and must be cared for appropriately and responsibly. Failure to present the card for borrowing will result in the student being refused permission to borrow.

It is the student’s responsibility to report lost or damaged cards to the Resource Centre as soon as possible after the event and to arrange for a replacement card.

The cost to students who do not participate in the Student Resource Scheme or have lost or damaged cards is $5.00.

WARNING: DO NOT LEND YOUR ID CARD OR USE IT FOR OTHER STUDENTS TO BORROW.

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ILLNESSStudents should not be sent to school sick as we have limited sick room space and supervision.

Students who become ill during school hours must notify their teacher and report to the office. Our response will be determined by the apparent seriousness of the signs and symptoms. Often, a student will be sent to the sick room where recovery sometimes occurs after a short rest. If the illness is more serious, we will try to contact you at your home or place of work, with a view to sending the student home.

Sick students will not be sent home to an empty house. Therefore, it is important that the school be promptly notified of any changes to emergency contact information.

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGYAll students are required to have School Computer Network access. Students are also expected to maintain a printing credit balance. All curriculum areas use computers for class work, electronic information retrieval and assignment writing.

The school computer network is provided to:

give students access to the Internet and the information available there;

give students access to programs that are being used in the workplace;

assist in the completion of class tasks or preparation of assignments; and

enable students to develop skills needed for further study or employment.

You will be asked to sign an agreement on enrolment that you understand the ICT Policy and your rights and responsibilities as a student as outlined in the Responsible Behaviour Plan.

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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Rosewood State High School offers an instrumental music programme for students already learning or wishing to learn Brass, Woodwind or Percussion instruments. The school does not offer guitar or piano lessons.

Lessons are part of an initiative to equip students with worthwhile lifelong learning and leisure pursuits. As a part of this programme, students are given the opportunity to apply for leadership positions.

All students who played an instrument in primary school are encouraged to keep with the programme! Lessons are 35 minutes per week and work on a rotational timetable. Lesson times are very flexible and can be catered around students’ specific needs so that they do not miss out on other subjects. We offer Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble as well as an exciting number of performance opportunities, workshops and camps.

In order to maintain and expand the programme at our school, the P&C association agreed to put into place an Instrumental Music levy in addition to the Student Resource Scheme.

JEWELLERY

Only a watch and two studs or sleepers in each ear are allowable. Any facial piercings must be clear plastic, very small and unobtrusive. NO SPACER, GAUGE, TAPER, STRETCHER OR PLUG EAR JEWELLERY.

LEO CLUB

Rosewood State High School Leo Club commenced in 1997 and finished the year with 9 members. The club is supported by the Rosewood Lions Club whose Leo Advisor attends club meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Conference Room at 1.10 pm.

The Leo Motto: Leadership, Experience, Opportunity is fulfilled as members work together in response to the needs of others through youth welfare, community service, environmental, citizenship, youth exchange, health and school support projects.Leo Club provides an avenue for young people to become community aware, while gaining leadership experience, organisational and social skills, self-esteem, team work, problem solving and decision making skills.

For further information contact:Mr Clyde Nicoll

Leo Advisor, Rosewood Lions Club,Ph 5464 1144

LUNCH PASSES/EARLY DEPARTURE

Students are allowed to leave the school grounds during the lunch break or at other times during the day only when the following procedures have been followed.

Temporary Lunch Pass/Early DepartureA temporary lunch pass or permission to leave the school early will be issued to students only when requested by a parents’ note. These notes must be presented to the office before school starts and the Early Leaving Pass must be collected before the student exits the school grounds.

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Conditions of Issue: The pass must be carried by the student when absent from the school during 2nd break and

must be produced on demand to a teacher. The pass is valid only for travel between school and their parent’s home by the most direct

route. Any variation of the direct home route must be covered by a temporary one-day pass valid

on day of issue only and on receipt of a written request from a parent. The pass is issued on the understanding that the parent/guardian is at home. No other student is to accompany the pass holder.

MAKE-UP

No make-up should be worn at school.

MEDIA CONSENT

A “State School Consent Form to Use, Record or Disclose Copyright Material, Recording, Name or Personal Information” is provided upon enrolment. This form enables student images and works to be published on the school’s website, newsletter, promotional material, advertising, displays, competitions, year books and local media. It is not compulsory for you to provide consent and limitations may be applied. The consent will remain in place until the student leaves the school. If you wish to modify or revoke the consent, you should notify the school in writing. After that notice is received, the Department and the State will not make any new additional use of the individual work, but any existing uses will continue.

MEDICATIONAll medication, including over-the-counter medication such as paracetamol and alternative medicines, treatments or supplements, must be authorised by a medical practitioner before it can be administered to students.

Prescribed medication must clearly state (on the container given by the pharmacist) the child’s name, dosage and times for dosage. It should be brought to the school in such a container. A “Declaration for Medication” to be given at school must be completed by a parent and handed to the school office. Strict records of administered medication are kept.

Medication sent with a child will not be administered unless the Request to Administer Medication at School form (available from the office) is completed. All medication should be handed in at the office on arrival at school.

Exception to the above guidelines are Asthma puffers (such as Ventolin) which may be kept by the student, however a letter acknowledging the child’s capacity to use puffers properly must be presented to the office.

MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICESThere are times when it is genuinely appropriate and beneficial for students to have access to a mobile phone. Students may, for example, need to contact parents to confirm a collection time after school. Our focus is on uninterrupted teaching & learning, therefore:

It is important that students display courtesy, consideration and respect for others when using a mobile phone or other devices.

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Students may only use their mobile phones or other devices before or after school, or during first or second break. They are not to be used in any manner or place which is disruptive to school routine.

Students need to ensure that their mobile phones or other devices are always stored in a safe and secure place. Existing arrangements for checking them in at the office will remain in place.

Students must have their mobile phone or other devices switched off and out of sight during classes. Students found using these devices during exams will face disciplinary action and possible assessment penalties.

Any mobile phone or other device use which disturbs the teaching/learning environment of the school i.e. seen or heard in the classroom will result in confiscation of the item and consequences as outlined in the Responsible Behaviour Plan for students.

Cameras/In-phone cameras are not to be used anywhere on the school grounds without the consent of the person/s involved and the supervising teacher.

Appropriate action, as outlined in the school’s Responsible Behaviour Plan, will be taken against any student who photographs or films other individuals without their consent or who sends harassing or threatening text messages. The dissemination of images or sound captured within the school is illegal and will not be tolerated. Students involved in this practice will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension and recommendation for exclusion.

Mobile phones or other devices are brought to school at students’ risk. No liability will be accepted by the school in the event of the loss, theft or damage of any device.

This policy also applies to students during excursions, camps and extra-curricular activities.

ONLINE INFORMATION

Rosewood State High School has the following forms of online information available to parents/caregivers:

Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/rosewoodstatehighschool/

Daily events Lunchtime Activities Upcoming events

The QParents web and mobile application provides a more convenient, easier way for parents and legal guardians of Queensland state school students to interact with their child’s school. Parents will

have secure, online access to their child’s student information, anytime, anywhere, through a smartphone, tablet or computer.

QParents allows parents to connect instantly with their child’s school to access and manage their child’s student information, including:

· Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of an absence· Academic report cards· Class timetables· Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online· Viewing and updating personal student details, including medical conditions and address· Enrolment details

More information about QParents can be found at https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/about

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Rosewood State High School Website

https://www.rosewoodshs.eq.edu.au

Links to useful sites (Quicklinks) Roles of Support Staff (Guidance Officer, Youth Services

Co-ordinator, School Nurse, School Chaplain, Transitional Officer)

Support and Resources Enrolment Information Facilities Information (Tuckshop & Uniform Shop) Calendar and News Cash Collection Information Our Staff Form and Documents School Hours Behaviour Management Student Information

Follow us on Twitter – Rosewood SHS@rosewoodshs

ORIENTATION DAY

Year 6 Students, Parents and Carersare invited to

Rosewood SHS Orientation Dayat

9.00 am Tuesday 28 November 2017in the

Dianne Clegg Student Centre.

Students will be given the opportunity to experience a full day at high school.Please wear your primary school uniform, bring some writing materials,

a hat and lunch money if you wish to purchase from the tuckshop.Tuckshop orders will be accepted prior to the commencement of school (8.55 am).

Parents are invited to experience a tour of the schoolwhich will conclude at approximately 11.00 am.

PARADEA full school parade is held in the Dianne Clegg Student Centre at 8.50am each Friday morning.

PARENTS & CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONThe Rosewood State High School P&C Association’s functions are to:

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foster general community interest in educational matters; endeavour to bring about closer cooperation between parents, other members of the

community and the staff and students of the school provide advice and recommendations to the principal on issues and concerns with regard to

students and the general operation and management of the school provide or assist in the provision of financial or other resources or services for the benefit of

the students enrolled at the school participate on any committee or other body comprising members of the school and wider

community, which will contribute to the general benefit of students attending the school perform any other functions as the Minister may determine.

All Parents & Care Giversare invited to

Rosewood SHS P&C Associationmonthly meetings each 3rd Tuesday

at6.00 pm

in theAdministration building.

All parents are encouraged to become actively involved in the P&C.Our friendly and informative meetings are advertisedin our fortnightly newsletter emailed to all families.

The first meeting includes a Welcome BBQ at 5.00pmTuesday, 20 February 2018; meeting starts 6.00pm.

PAYMENT OPTIONSBPOINT is an alternative secure, online payment method available to parents wishing to make VISA or MASTERCARD payments. The product is provided by the Commonwealth Bank and can be accessed via the weblink www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete. Recorded on each student invoice, is an individual Customer Reference Number (CRN). It is 13 digits long and determines which school receives the funds and which customer account receives the receipt. The payment will not process if an incorrect CRN used. Therefore, it is extremely important that the correct CRN is entered to allow for automatic receipting and matching.

Internet Banking - Please record the student’s full name in the reference section of your internet banking to enable your payment to be matched correctly.

Bank Details – Rosewood State High School General a/c, BSB 064 417, a/c no. 10286027

Mail - Cheque/Money Order made payable to: Rosewood State High School, 46 Lanefield Road, Rosewood 4340

In Person (EFT, Credit Card, Cash, Cheque or Money Order) - The cash collection office operates from the Administration Building, Monday to Friday 8:00-9:00am. Payments will be accepted outside these hours.

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Centrepay - Fortnightly deductions from any Centrelink Payment can be arranged by collecting a deduction form from the school office or Centrelink. You can download a form online at:

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/forms/sa325

PRINTINGAs part of the Student Resource Scheme, each student is provided with $10 credit at the beginning of the school year. Students will be able to check their available credit at any time by logging into the school intranet. All students will be instructed in this process during the first few weeks of the school year and provided with information in the front of their school diaries.

A student may recharge their credit at any time by purchasing print credit from the Cash Collection Office at Administration before school or during the breaks. Recharge vouchers are allocated in dimensions of $5 and $10.

QParents

Rosewood State High School is proud to be one the first schools in Queensland to offer QParents.The QParents web and mobile application provides a more convenient, easier way for parents and legal guardians of Queensland state school students to interact with their child’s school. Parents will have secure, online access to their child’s student information, anytime, anywhere, through a smartphone, tablet or computer.QParents allows parents to connect instantly with their child’s school to access and manage their child’s student information, including:

Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of an absence Behaviour information Academic report cards Class timetables Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online Viewing and updating student details, including medical conditions and address Enrolment details

QParents will assist both staff and parents in sharing and responding to information in an efficient and effective way.It won’t replace the traditional ways you communicate with our school, but it will provide another way to communicate with us.

The benefits of QParents

Convenience and time savings for parents Parents can view or update their child’s details without having to contact the school

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Secure 24/7 online access. Available anytime, anywhere — access QParents on your smart phone, tablet or computer.

Greater transparency of information Improves accountability between parents and schools by providing parents with timely access

to their child’s information online. Allows parents to engage more deeply in their child’s schooling

Improved administration efficiencies for schools Allows schools to streamline their administrative processes and cut down on printing

What is a QParents Account Owner (QPAO)?

The school will nominate one parent or legal guardian for each student to be the QParents Account Owner (QPAO). The QPAO will be able to register for QParents to access and manage the student’s information online. A student’s QPAO will be able to view the student’s information and submit requests to update some of the student’s details. The QPAO will also be able to invite other people (such as another parent or family member), to view the student’s information. Once invited, these people can register for QParents as “delegated viewers”. A delegated viewer can see the student’s details, but cannot make updates.

Registering for QParents

You will receive an invitation email or letter from us containing your unique invitation. Simply follow the instructions in that email or letter to complete the QParents account registration process.If you do not want to register, you can just ignore the invitation and your child’s student information will not be available to anyone through QParents. Or, if you want another parent to be the QPAO, you can advise us and we will send them an invitation email or letter with their own unique invitation code.

Identity verification

When registering as a QPAO, you will need to verify 100 points of identity documents online. The 100 points can be made up of documents in the following list:

Australian Passport 50 pts Australian Marriage Certificate 40 ptsAustralian Driver Licence 50 pts Australian Citizenship Certificate 40 ptsAustralian Birth Certificate 50 pts Change of Name Certificate 40 ptsMedicare Card 20 pts Australian Visa (foreign passports) 20 pts

If you only have 60-90 points of the above ID documents you can still register for QParents, but you will need to attend the school for an additional check after you have registered online.If you don’t have sufficient documents, you might like to nominate another parent as the QPAO.For more information on the online identity verification process, see https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/help

Where does the information about my child come from?

All of the information that is presented in QParents comes from the IT system that is used by all Queensland state schools. Schools will continue to manage student information in this system, and the information will be extracted and presented in QParents.

Will my child’s information be secure?

Yes. QParents is a secure portal that meets strict industry standards. Only people with the right to access information about their child will be given an account; no one else.

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If you don’t want to register for QParents, your account will not be created and your child’s information will not be made available through QParents.

Help and contact information

For more information see https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/aboutFor help, visit https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/help or call 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

REFUNDS

At Rosewood State High School, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for students, staff and volunteers. This commitment includes the health and safety of staff and students when conducting curriculum activities in the school or in other locations.

School excursions and camps enhance a student’s learning by providing opportunities for the student to participate in activities, both curriculum-related and recreational, outside the normal school routine. All planned school excursions are approved by the Principal and endorsed by the Parents and Citizens Association. State schools are able to charge a fee for:

an educational service including materials and consumables not defined as instruction, administration and facilities for the education of the student

an education service purchased from a provider other than the school where the provider charges the school and

a specialised educational program.

A school fee is directed to the purpose for which it is charged. School fees for extra-curricular activities are calculated on a cost recovery only basis, according to the number of students who have indicated their attendance. Participation of students in an extra-curricular activity is indicated through payment of the fee and provision of a permission form completed by the parent.

As the school budget cannot meet any shortfalls in funding for an extra-curricular activity due to the subsequent non-participation of a student who had previously indicated attendance of the activity, fees already paid for an extra-curricular activity may be refunded in full or in part or not at all, having regard to the associated expenses incurred and the circumstances of the non-participation.

If a parent wishes to apply for a refund due to their child’s non-participation in an extra-curricular activity, they may do so by completing a Request for Refund form available from the school office. Where possible, the request should include the receipt relating to the payment for which a refund is being sought.

It is preferred that refunds be made as a credit against the student’s account at the school, and used to offset any future charges.

RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR PLANRosewood State High School is committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment for students and staff, where students have opportunities to engage in quality learning experiences and acquire values supportive of their lifelong wellbeing. All parents are provided with a copy of the Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students upon enrolment.

Our plan is designed to facilitate high standards of behaviour so that the learning and teaching in our school can be effective and students can participate positively within our school community.

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All areas of Rosewood State High School are learning and teaching environments. We consider behaviour management to be an opportunity for valuable social learning as well as a means of maximising the success of academic education programmes.

Our Rights and Responsibilities and Code of Conduct have been agreed upon and endorsed by all staff, the Rosewood State High School and our school P&C. They are aligned with the values, principles and expected standards outlined in The Department of Education’s Code of School Behaviour.

SCHOOL TELEPHONE USAGEThe school allows usage of a telephone by a student at the discretion of administration. The situation needs to be both urgent and important. Calling for homework left at home, or arranging personal events after school is not permitted.

SHOESAll students are to wear plain black, lace up, leather, suede or vinyl, impervious shoes to meet Workplace Health and Safety guidelines. Laces must also be black. Students may choose to wear a black traditional school shoe with their formal uniform and a black jogger with their sports uniform. Alternatively, students may wear the same black leather, suede or vinyl, impervious lace up jogger with both their formal and sports uniform. Open top, backless, slip on, ballet type shoes and canvas/fabric shoes do not meet safety requirements and are not to be worn.

SICKNESS AND ACCIDENTS

Students who become ill during school hours must report to the Office after notifying their teacher. As there is only very limited accommodation, it is the school’s policy to send ill students home if possible. Sick students will not be sent home to an empty house. In cases of serious illness or accidents, the school attempts to contact a parent to ascertain the parent’s wishes about sending the student home, off in an ambulance, etc. For this reason, it is important that the school be supplied with up-to-date information about addresses, phone numbers and contact places.

SMOKING ON GOVERNMENT PREMISES

Queensland Government regulations state that there is to be no smoking on Government premises. This applies to both staff and students at Rosewood High. Students are not permitted to smoke while travelling to and from school, within school buildings, in the school grounds, or on any school activity at any time. Students are not permitted to have cigarettes, tobacco, matches, cigarette lighters in their possession, in their school bags or while identifiable as a Rosewood State High School student.

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SOCKSThe following socks are compulsory:

Years 7, 8 & 9: plain white sports socks to be seen outside the shoe wall.Years 10, 11 & 12: grey, knee length socks with school colours on the band are to be worn pulled up.

STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS In addition to the Student Resource Scheme all students require:

Pencil case

Biros (4 each - red, black and blue)

4 x HB pencils

1 box tissues

10 pack document wallets

12 pack coloured pencils

USB

Highlighters (4 different colours)

Eraser

Whiteboard markers (blue, black, red)

Scissors

Ruler

Glue Stick

Specific subject requirements are available from the Administration Office.

STUDENT DRIVERSStudents who drive cars to school are permitted to park them inside the school grounds in front of the Student Centre along the fence, not in the turning circle.

Each driver is to complete, a student driver’s record form available from the school office. The Principal will approve all applications.

Student drivers transporting other students to school in their cars must attach letters of permission from the parents of the passengers to their driver’s record form.

SUN SAFE POLICYQueensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Of all new cancers diagnosed in Australia each year, 80% are skin cancers. Research indicates that childhood sun exposure is an important contributing factor to the development of skin cancer later in life. Given that students are at school during peak ultraviolet radiation (UVR) times throughout the day, schools play a major role in both minimising student’s UVR exposure and providing an environment where policies and procedures can positively influence student behaviour.

Skin damage, including skin cancer, is the result of cumulative exposure to the sun. Research shows that severe sunburn contributes to skin cancer and other forms of skin damage such as sun sports, blemishes and premature ageing. Most skin damage sand skin cancer is therefore preventable. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels are highest during the hours that students are at school. As students will spend a portion of their day outdoors, we are committed to protecting them from the harmful effects of the sun.

Our policy aims to:

provide ongoing education that promotes personal responsibility for skin cancer prevention and early detection;

provide environments that support SunSmart practices;

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create an awareness of the need to reschedule work and outdoor activities to support SunSmart practices where possible;

recognise that winter sun also contributes to skin damage;

implement the policy throughout the year.

SUPPORT STAFFAll support staff are available to parents through appointments only.

Support staff servicing our school include:

Advisory Visiting Teachers Chaplain Community Education Councillor Guidance Officer Parent Liaison Officer Queensland Health School Nurse Speech Language Pathologist Support Teacher (Special Education Unit) Transition Officer Youth Support Coordinator

SURVEILLANCE CAMERASIn accordance with privacy obligations in the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld), Queensland State Archives, Managing CCTV Oct 2010, Rosewood State High School has installed surveillance cameras to support our policy of responsible use and positive behaviours in self-managed learning environments. They provide passive supervision to offset limited supervision resources and support day time supervision across the campus. Signs are displayed at main campus entries.

TRANSPORTAssistance for isolated students

Increased assistance under School Transport Assistance Scheme is available for students in isolated parts of the state. To be eligible for assistance under this package, students must live in an isolated area as designated by the Director-General, Department of Transport and Main Roads, live more than 16k from the nearest state school, live more than 16km from the nearest approved bus service which can transport the student to school. For more information, contact the Department of Transport on 3813 8613 or visit the website www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/PublicTrans.nsf/index/assisthome..

Private Vehicle Conveyance Allowance

Where a private vehicle is used to convey a student more than 4.8 km to school, or from a bus or train service, allowance may be paid upon application. Additional conveyance allowance is also available for eligible students who live on a drought-declared, primary producing property.

For more information contact School Transport, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Ph. 3813 8613. Application forms are available at www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/PublicTrans.nsf/index/assisthome. Applications are only accepted for the current school year.

Assistance for English as a Second Language (ESL) Students

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Students who are enrolled full-time in an ESL course may be eligible for assistance to the nearest approved ESL facility for 12 months from the original date of enrolment in an ESL facility.

Assistance for Students with a Disability

Students with a disability may be eligible for transport assistance to their nearest school, or nearest school with a specialised programme in the area of the student’s disability. All enquiries about transport assistance for these students should be directed to the Rosewood State High School Special Education Unit or the Department of Education & The Arts District Office

Bus Passes

Information regarding routes, stops, fares etc. for school travel can best be obtained by phoning the relevant bus provider as listed below:

Leichhardt, Yamanto, Willowbank, Amberley – Amberley/Rosewood Bus Co, Ph 3281 2551Calvert, Ashwell – Bus Qld Lockyer Valley, Ph 5465 1797

Minden, Marburg, Haigslea, Walloon – Minden Bus Co, Ph 5426 8102Mutdapilly, Warrill View, Mt Forbes, Ebenezer – Robert Turnbull, Ph 5467 9330

Mt Walker, Rosewood, Rosevale – Vella Bus Service, Ph. 0438 640 561

To be eligible for assistance on contracted school bus services, state secondary school students must live more than 4.8 km by the shortest trafficable route from the nearest state secondary school, as well as satisfy all other conditions of the School Transport Assistance Scheme. Applications are available from the bus company. Students who qualify for free travel will be given a form by the bus driver early in the year. The form is to be completed and returned to the bus driver as soon as possible. The bus company will forward the information to the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Alternatively, contact School Transport, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Ph. 3813 8613 or visit

Train Passes

All students are eligible for travel at reduced fares on the Queensland Rail City Network. Some students may be eligible for government funded rail travel if they qualify for safety-net assistance. To be eligible the student must be listed as a dependant on the applicant’s health Care Card issued by Centrelink, Pension Concession Card issued by Centrelink or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card. Students who have a card issued in their own name, as well as students under the Child Protection Order issued by the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, May also qualify for rail travel safety-net assistance. For more information contact School Transport, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Ph. 3813 8613 or visit.

https://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/concessions/school-students

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TUCKSHOP

All Parents, Grandparents and Carersare invited to the

Rosewood SHS Tuckshopfrom

9.30 am to 10.30 amany day

during the last 2 weeks of Term 4.

Come join our friendly tuckshop team for a cuppa in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.You might consider joining our happy group of volunteers.

To register please contact our tuckshop convenors:Mrs Belinda Blizzard, Mrs Colleen Bobir & Mrs Leanne Robertson

Ph 5461 9434.

UNIFORMSIn accordance with the Education Act (2006), Rosewood State High School is a uniform school. Our P&C Association supports the school and our belief is that wearing a school uniform:

enhances the safety of students through ease of identification promotes pride in self and school fosters growth of the school identity and community recognition reduces the potential for harassment or bullying.

All students are expected to wear the formal uniform:

on days when they are not participating in sport, carnivals or health and physical education classes

when participating in excursions and events outside the school (other than sporting events) on formal school occasions or when representing the school in competitions or extra-

curricular activities.

Uniform passes for non-compliance are granted in exceptional circumstances only. Students are requested to report to the Administration Office or Year Level Coordinator prior to the commencement of school.

All families are provided with a full copy of the school’s Uniform Policy upon enrolment.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

In Accordance with the Education Act (2006), Rosewood State High School is a uniform school. The Parents and Citizens Association (P & C) requires the wearing of school uniform to:

Enhance the safety of students through the ease of identification Promote pride in self and school Foster the growth of the Rosewood State High School identity and community

recognition Reduce the potential for harassment or bullying Minimise the risk of injury

There are two uniforms worn by students - the formal and the sports uniform. Students may not “mix and match” items of one type of uniform with items of the other uniform.

All students are expected to wear the formal uniform for days when they are not participating in sport, carnivals or Health and Physical Education classes. As well as this the formal uniform is worn for:

Excursions and events outside of the school (other than sporting events) Formal school occasions or when representing the school in competitions or extra-

curricular activities School photos.

The Sports Uniform is to be worn by all students participating in Sports, Health and Physical Education. All students are expected to wear a hat when participating in outdoor activities.

School colours are maroon, white and grey. Uniform items are available from theP & C Uniform Shop situated in A block.

All students are to wear plain black, lace up, leather, suede or vinyl, impervious shoes to meet Workplace Health and Safety guidelines. Laces must also be black. Students may choose to wear a black traditional school shoe with their formal uniform and a black jogger with their sports uniform. Alternatively, students may wear the same black leather, suede or vinyl, impervious lace up jogger with both their formal and sports uniform. Open top, backless, slip on, ballet type shoes and canvas/fabric shoes do not meet safety requirements and are not to be worn.

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UNIFORM POLICY

Under Workplace Health and Safety guidelines, the approved accessories/jewellery must be kept at a minimum. Removal of these items is a requirement in some subject areas.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE, HAIRSTYLES and MAKE-UP

Students are expected to take pride in their grooming and hygiene i.e. students and their clothing should be clean, neat and well groomed.

Students are not to wear make-up or fingernail polish. Hair must be clean and tidy and comply with workplace health and safety provisions.

Hairstyles should be conservatively styled and be a natural hair colour. Multiple coloured, bright or fluorescent colours are inappropriate. Hairstyles such as mohawks, dreadlocks, shaved or partly shaved heads are also inappropriate.

Male students should be clean shaven. No tattoos.

Students who present with inappropriate hairstyles will be required to rectify this situation.

JEWELLERY

Only a watch and two (2) studs or sleepers in each ear are allowable. Any facial piercing jewellery must be clear plastic, very small and unobtrusive. NO SPACER, GAUGE, TAPER, STRETCHER OR PLUG EAR JEWELLERY.

OUT OF UNIFORM PROCEDURES

Students out of uniform must bring a signed note from their parent/caregiver stating the reason for being out of uniform.

Uniform passes are issued before school – before 8.55am by Year LevelCo-ordinators. These passes are a once off or short term solution.

Where a note has not been received or where there is a persistent unresolved issue the parent/caregiver will be contacted to try to resolve the issue.

If the Year Level Coordinator considers that the student is inappropriately dressed, the student will be sent to the office to resolve the issue with a

member of administration or taken to the uniform shop to seek an alternative.

NON-UNIFORM ITEMS

The following clothing items are NOT appropriate to wear to school:

Jeans, denim pants or jackets, 3/4 pants, black trousers, grey track pants, black tights, military style clothing or printed matter, coloured undershirts, football shorts, short shorts, grey jumpers, football jerseys, scarves, beanies

Thongs, sandals, ballet slippers or courts shoes.

Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in the student being asked to change and/or complete their studies for the day under office supervision.

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JEWELLERY – BOYS & GIRLS

Acceptable Unacceptable

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SENIOR FORMAL UNIFORMYear 10, 11 and 12

Girls White blouse with school emblem Grey pleated skirt (knee length) or grey dress slacks School Tie for Year 12 students

Boys White school shirt with school emblem Grey tailored shorts (not board shorts or corduroy) or grey tailored pants (no jeans) School Tie for Year 12 students

JUNIOR FORMAL UNIFORMYear 7, 8 and 9

Girls Striped blouse or White blouse with school emblem Grey pleated skirt (knee length) or grey dress slacks

Boys Grey school shirt or White school shirt with school emblem Grey tailored shorts (not board shorts or corduroy) or grey tailored pants (no jeans)

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WINTER UNIFORM

School jacket

Plain maroon hooded or unhooded jumper

Plain maroon tracksuit pants (without logos or patterns)

Year 12 students may wear the Senior Jersey

SPORTS UNIFORM

Maroon with grey polo shirt with

Emblem

Plain maroon sports shorts (no logos

or patterns, no short rugger style shorts)

Plain white above ankle socks

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OTHER UNIFORM ITEMS

Undershirts: Optional, plain white only sleeves shorter than blouse/shirt sleeves. Must not be seen below the belt and blouse/shirt.

Cap or Hat: A sunsafe hat or cap is essential for all sporting activities, outdoor education or outdoor lunch activities.

Socks: Plain white above ankle socks or natural, flesh coloured stockings or tights. Senior boys wear the long grey socks with the maroon and white stripe (as pictured below).

Shoes: Plain black, lace up, leather, suede or vinyl, impervious traditional school shoe/jogger with black laces.

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SHOES – GIRLS & BOYS

Acceptable Unacceptable

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ROSEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL P & CUNIFORM SHOP

Phone: 54619415Trading Hours: Monday – Friday 8:15am – 9:15am

PRICE LIST (effective 1 November 2017) ITEM PRICE

$ITEM PRICE $

Sport Shirts 42.00 Senior Boys Grey Socks 10.00Junior Secondary Blouse 20.00 Ties 15.00Senior Secondary Blouse 45.00 Girls Grey Hipster Pants 30.00Junior Secondary Boy Shirt 20.00 Microfibre Track Pants 35.00Senior Secondary Boy Shirt 37.00 Microfibre Jacket 50.00Skirts 48.00 Fleecy Hooded Jacket 37.00Basketball Shorts 25.00 Fleecy Jacket 30.00Microfibre Shorts 25.00 Caps 8.00Grey Shorts 25.00

Prices subject to change

The school is currently transitioning away from the grey/check Junior Secondary formal uniform shirts to a whole school white shirt over a 2 year period commencing 2018.

Payment can be made by Eftpos, Cash or Cheque. Lay by Service is available with very flexible terms. If you require an odd size or have special requirements, every effort will be made to make arrangements for Uniforms to be specially made to order to your needs. (Prices may vary from those above).

Second hand uniforms are also available.

2018 BACK TO SCHOOL OPENING HOURS

Orientation Day 28 November 2017 8:15am – 12 noon 2018

Monday 15 January 2018 9:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday 16 January 2018 9:00am – 12:00pm Wednesday 17 January 2018 11:00am – 2:00pm Thursday 18 January 2018 9:00am – 12:00pm Friday 19 January 2018 9:00am – 12:00pm

From then on normal opening times: Monday – Friday 8:15am – 9:15am For any enquiries, please contact Leanne Robertson on 54619415.

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