Carey International Prospectus Melbourne Australia
Contents Welcome 1 An Overview of Carey
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Student Welfare and Care
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Home Stay
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‘Why we love having Home Stay students in our family’
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Local Support Person
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Daily Life at Carey
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Studying in Australia
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Information correct as of November 2020
Welcome
The Carey community takes great pride and pleasure in welcoming students and their families from around the globe. It is not always easy to settle quickly into a new environment away from friends and family. At Carey we are committed to making the process as simple and enjoyable as possible. We are confident that those of you who come to Australia without your parents will find all the friendship, help and guidance you need and want within our school community. Our goal is to make your time in Australia not only an enriching
educational and cultural experience, but also one that is fun and from which you will take away lasting friendships and happy memories. Your time at Carey will help to prepare you for university and decide on courses and career options. The accompanying material will answer many of your questions about coming to Australia and to Carey. We look forward to welcoming you to our school. If you would like any additional support or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.
An Overview of Carey
Carey’s Year 12 results regularly place the School among the top schools in the State of Victoria. To view results go to: carey.com.au Academic studies are complemented by an ever-expanding range of co-curricular activities that includes: debating, dance, yoga, bike riding, competition and coaching in a choice of more than 20 sports; together with outdoor education experiences at a variety of environments, supervised by specialist staff. A broad range of performing arts opportunities includes drama, musicals, orchestras, wind symphony, choirs and instrumental ensembles, covering the spectrum of music styles; and private instrumental tuition is also available. Students are allocated to one of the ten Houses. Within their House they are divided into smaller Mentor Groups to ensure they receive individual attention. House and Mentor Groups provide activities that foster friendships and a sense of belonging to a community.
Carey is one of Australia’s leading co‑educational schools. Established in 1923, Carey has a history of high achievement and excellence in education. We welcome international students into our Senior School (Years 10–12) from many parts of the world including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Japan and Korea. The diverse student population includes students from more than 30 countries. The international character of the School is reflected in the curriculum and in an extensive range of international exchanges for senior students and staff. In addition to its affiliation with the International Baccalaureate Organisation, Carey is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools. Carey works in partnership with families to develop wise, independent, motivated young people who are inspired and equipped to create positive change in our rapidly evolving local, national and global communities. Carey is known for being innovative, progressive and leading the way in best practice teaching and learning, supporting strong academic results and personal development for each student. Carey’s philosophy of student-centred learning requires students to be active, responsible participants in their own learning, with the teacher working as a mentor, facilitator and guide.
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Carey has approximately 2500 students, 60 of whom are international students on student visas. The school has four campuses. The main campus is in Kew, an affluent suburb in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne, 8 kilometres from the Central Business District. The Kew campus caters for students from three year old Early Learning to Year 12, and hosts our international student program. Carey also has a second ELC to Junior School campus situated in Donvale (NOTE: Donvale Campus is not CRICOS registered and therefore does not accept International Student enrolments). The sports campus at Bulleen in the eastern suburbs has five playing fields, a gymnasium, weights training rooms, ball courts, swimming and diving pools. We also have an outstanding Outdoor Education campus located on the Gippsland Lakes in country Victoria. The Performing Arts Centre at the Kew campus includes a large auditorium and stage as well as teaching and rehearsal rooms.
Senior School In Senior School you may choose to study for either the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), both of which are qualifications for entry to universities in Australia and internationally. Both courses require students to sit examinations set externally. Senior School provides advice on subject selection and career choices, and with preparation for tertiary education or job seeking. The Senior School’s pre-tertiary environment features the Centre for Learning and Innovation (CLI), which was developed on principles of contemporary education and the latest pedagogical thinking and understanding. At the heart of the CLI is the Information Resource Centre which, in addition to housing our extensive catalogue, offers a variety of spaces that cater for the different needs of our students. On the top of this building sits the United Nations Room which reflects Carey’s diversity, inclusivity and commitment towards social justice, thus preparing our students for the rapidly changing local, national and international communities in which they live, work and serve. The building also includes a large covered Quadrangle for relaxation and private study, and an adjoining canteen offering a variety of quality food options. These facilities are designed to prepare our students for life beyond Carey, particularly tertiary education. Our students achieve excellent academic results and gain entry into the top universities in Australia and around the world.
Information Technology, LOTE, Mathematics, Music and Theatre, Physical Health and Education and Science. Business Studies courses incorporate innovative units of study and projects designed to simulate workplace environments and situations.
Melbourne Schools Partnership International Carey Baptist Grammar School is a member of the Melbourne Schools Partnership International (MSPI) with the University of Melbourne. For more information about the MSPI, go to futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/school-students/mspi
Curriculum For detailed information on curriculum content, teaching methods and assessment, go to carey.com.au/pathways A Careers Advisor, counsellors, subject teachers and specialists are available to help and guide you as you decide on which subjects and courses to select and how to assess your interests and abilities. The curriculum is supported by a comprehensive Information Resource Centre that provides the latest in educational technology, resource and reference material. Our Subject Selection covers all area of curriculum, including Art and Design, Humanities,
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Student Welfare and Care
The welfare of every student is very important and has a high priority at Carey. All staff members have responsibility for ensuring you are happy, healthy and progressing well with your studies.
Other people at Carey who can help
In addition to your class teachers, you may ask your House Mentor or Head of House for advice and support. The House System has been designed to make sure that each student receives individual care. All students are allocated to one of the ten Houses and within each House there are five House Mentors, each of whom has particular responsibility for a group of approximately 15 students. Generally the same Mentor will oversee your welfare for your entire time in Senior School, so you will have an opportunity to develop a meaningful relationship with her/him.
• For help with your school work, you can consult your class teacher.
Outside school, you can seek help from your Local Support Person or Home Stay hosts.
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As well as your House Mentor or Head of House several other people are available to provide you with help, support and advice:
• For advice on subject choices, career options and tertiary placements, you can consult the Careers Counsellor. • For help with medical matters, you can consult the School Nurse who will recommend a doctor or dentist if necessary. • For assistance with your accommodation, you can consult Carey’s Home Stay Co-ordinator. • For advice on your visa or Local Support Person matters, consult the Admissions Manager at Carey.
Home Stay
Carey requires all international students to live in accommodation approved by the school. Carey is committed to ensuring our students live in a nurturing home environment, enjoying all the advantages of feeling part of Australian family life. Our Carey Home Stay families are expected to speak English as a first language to provide immersion in the English language and the opportunity for each of our International students to develop fluency. Living and being engaged with an Australian family certainly strengthens the academic performance of our international students and enrichens the perspective of local community and culture. Our Carey Home Stay approved by the school provides: • a comfortable, secure and clean home • a well-equipped room to support study, rest and recreation • internet access • a balanced diet that meets the energy requirements of each student • support for the student’s Saturday sport and extra curricula activities during the week • A responsible and nurturing home which supports the student’s own family’s values • Close communication with both the student’s Local Support Person and the student’s family
• Support for the general health and medical needs of the student alongside the support of the student’s Local Support Person and the school’s student services staff • Support and communication around student attendance, ensuring all students meet their student visa attendance requirements. Our Home Stay Co-ordinator is committed to finding a Home Stay family that best suits our student’s individual needs and expectations. Before a Home Stay is allocated, time will be spent getting to know each student. Carey is proud of the close relationship we have developed with all our Home Stay families, many of whom have been part of our network for many years. Once a student moves into a Home Stay, the school values close and open communication between the student, Local Support Person, our Home Stay Co-ordinator and school support staff to guarantee each student feels settled and happy. Home Stay hosts set their own fee approved by the school, however the school recommends a weekly fee of AUD $350 per week. Approximately AUD $80–$140 would be sufficient to cover incidental expenses, transport and entertainment. During a holiday period when a student may be absent from Home Stay, a holding fee of $180 per week is required.
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Why We Love Having Home Stay Students in Our Family
In the past ten years, Lynne and Murray have opened their house and their hearts to more than 220 girls. While they are about to embark on their first holiday in that ten years, they have no regrets about the commitment Home Stay has required. Lynne has made the management of the Home Stay accommodation her full time job and no longer works in the corporate world. ‘I lived in a hostel as a schoolgirl when I came to the city from the country and was quite lonely with no-one of my own age living there. Since then I have often thought about offering accommodation for a student from the country or overseas, but felt that I did not have the time to do the job well. ‘My aim now is to provide a happy, loving and resourceful home where students can gain full benefit from school each day, a place where they are able to enjoy themselves outside school hours in a relaxed environment, with adequate privacy for homework and study. I want to involve them in the many and varied interests of our family and for them to enjoy our beautiful city and the many attractions it offers. ‘I try to be at home when they arrive after school, to listen to the news of their day and be sympathetic or share with them their day-to-day achievements at school, and to assist with homework if necessary.
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‘You are the best Home Stay mother I’ve ever met before. The kindness in your heart makes you a shining star which shows me the way back home in the dark. Here is my home in Australia, the nicest place in the world. ‘Thank you very much for trying so hard to be a good mother. We all love you. ‘Lots of love from Stella.’
‘We all eat dinner together and it is a time we all really look forward to. It helps the students with conversational skills and having a laugh together helps relieve the tensions of the day. I really like to cook what the students enjoy eating, and regularly try new dishes to cater for their varied tastes. Occasionally on weekends some of them like to help in the kitchen, and my husband says the meals have improved out of sight since we became a Home Stay household. ‘We want our students to know that they are truly welcome in our home. If they are not happy we want them to try to tell us how they feel, because being open with your Home Stay family is the only way to fix a problem.’
Troy and Kylie have been Home Stay hosts for the past two years and it has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. ‘We have been doing this for two years now and have had no conflicts, no problems at all. We have seven students, aged from late teens to mid-twenties, mostly from Asia, some at secondary schools and some at university. They all get along well and even those whose primary friendships are outside the household seem to enjoy the company of those at home as well. When they are not at school or university they are all buzzing around the house and networking their computers to play games. ‘New visitors seem to fit in easily with the others and learn what is expected from them just by being part of the household. We haven’t had to make a lot of rules, it just seems to happen naturally. ‘We feel about our students as though they are our family, and we want them to feel the same way. We have had some who have enrolled at tertiary institutions or schools far away from here, but they usually decide they’d rather travel the extra distance and be able to stay with us. Some of our students still call us for our birthdays and at Christmas or come to visit now and then. ‘There are so many positive things we could say about the Home Stay experience. We have learned so much from our students about their cultures and their backgrounds and we want to give something
‘Time flies! It’s time for me to leave you guys but I don’t want to go. It is such a lovely family and I have never been homesick while I have been in this home. I love all of you because you all make me so welcome and happy every day. I am proud to be one of your family members. ‘Love lots, Christine.’
‘Thank you so much for always being there to help me out with my problems. Thank you for always being flexible and tolerant and always finding a way to squeeze me into your FULL FULL FULL diary. Thank you for your time and gossips, they always cheer me up even at the worst of times. I will never forget you and I will always remember your enthusiasm, support and care that enabled me to get through IB. ‘Love always, Niedya.’
back to them. One way we can do it is by making this a happy experience for them, and by letting them know that we enjoy having them here as much as they enjoy being here.’
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Local Support Person (LSP)
As an international student you must have a Local Support Person (LSP) who acts on behalf of your parents for the duration of your studies at Carey. The LSP may be a relative chosen by your parents. If you do not know anyone suitable to be a LSP, the school requires parents to engage the services of a paid professional LSP. In the case where a relative or family friend is appointed, the chosen LSP must be over 25 years of age and the parents must provide a letter appointing the person as LSP, including name, address, telephone numbers and email address of the appointed LSP. LSP must be known to be responsible and of good character. They must reside in Melbourne and must also supply a Working with Children check. Paid professional support is required in all other circumstances. The support service approved by the school is: International Student Alliance (ISA) studentguardians.com Support arrangements must be in place prior to the issue of the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and the Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation/ Welfare letter (CAAW). A LSP will: • be contactable by the School at any time or as required (must be able to provide 24 hour, 7 days a week telephone advice or emergency assistance if required) • maintain regular contact with the student (minimum contact requirement is once every 14 days by telephone or personal contact). Face to face contact should occur once per every 21 days • maintain regular contact with the School
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• attend interviews at the School to discuss the student’s progress • be able to read and converse in English • assist Carey in providing local orientation for student including, but not limited to: ‒ arranging transport for student to and from the airport ‒ safety and security briefing, including details of emergency services ‒ facilitate opening local bank account if required ‒ assist in purchasing phone SIM card if requested ‒ public transport information ‒ medical and other support services available to students ‒ referral and assistance with personal problems/ issues • notify the School if they (the LSP) will be absent (i.e. interstate or overseas) for any period • be required to attend meetings with the Admissions Manager, Deputy Head of Senior School (Student Welfare), House Mentor and Home Stay Co-ordinator of Carey Baptist Grammar School at the School as required.
Daily life at Carey
Timetables and School Organisation
Canteen
All students are issued with a School Diary at the start of each new year. The diary contains details of timetable, lunch and recess, scheduled meeting and House times, School rules and uniform requirements. It also contains timelines for planning in preparation for examinations and advice on the management of independent study, in keeping with the Senior School’s pre-tertiary environment.
The School Canteen is open from 8.00am to 3.30pm, serving a range of foods from snack foods, coffee, soft drinks and soup in winter, to full meals in a variety of styles including pasta, Asian food and rice. Adjoining the Canteen is a large, covered Quadrangle with tables and chairs providing space for recreation and socialising at morning break and lunchtimes, for the exclusive use of Year 10, 11 and 12 students.
You will be issued with your timetable on the first day of school.
Most Home Stay hosts provide packed lunches for students to bring to school.
School starts at 8.15am when you will meet with your House group. Classes start at 8.30am and during the school day there is a morning break and a lunchtime break before classes finish at 3.10pm.
Information Resource Centre
One afternoon a week after school and on Saturday mornings, you will be involved in a sport or activity of your choice, selected from a diverse range of co‑curricular activities. The Learning Management System is an online resource through which you and your parents or Local Support Person may access details about all subjects, information documents, learning activities, assignment sheets, due dates, web links, discussion boards and contact details for teachers. You will be given a password that will give you access to the Learning Management System. For students in Years 11 and 12 the Learning Management System is predominantly used as a place to store resources that support the learning taking place in the classroom, especially with the provision of revision materials to consolidate knowledge and prepare for the IB and VCE examinations.
Carey is committed to providing the highest quality contemporary learning facilities to its students. At the forefront of this is our Information Resource Centre in the CLI. With highly professional and knowledgeable staff and an extensive range resources, Middle and Senior School students can develop the reading and research skills required for wise, motivated and independent learners. The Information Resource Centre also provides students with many varieties of study spaces, intended to suit different styles of learning. This includes areas for cooperative group work or quiet spaces for individual study and reading. All students, parents and teachers have 24 hour access to the catalogue, eBooks and databases and subject pathfinders on the Carey intranet – an invaluable resource for students undertaking study outside their timetables class times.
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School Uniform and Books
Overseas Student Health Care
Carey students wear the school uniform. New items of uniform can be purchased from
It is a condition of your student visa that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of your stay in Australia.
Bob Stewart, 207 High Street, Kew. Phone 9853 8429 bobstewart.com.au A complete new Carey uniform will cost approximately AUD$1000. This cost can be reduced significantly by purchasing good quality, clean, secondhand uniform from the Swap Shop at Carey.
Books Booklists for the new year are distributed in November of the preceding year. A Book Exchange, at which used text books can be purchased from other students at Carey, is held in early December. Text books and stationery for Years 10 to 12 cost approximately AUD$350–AUD$450. New textbooks can be purchased from Campion Education, either at the School, or at Campion’s store: 632 Mitcham Road, Mitcham Phone 9872 8888, campion.com.au
Computers Notebook computers are a compulsory part of Senior School. Students are provided a computer by the School as part of their enrolment. Devices purchased outside the School cannot be used at School or connected to the Carey network.
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OSHC gives you access to out-of-hospital and inhospital medical services to help you maintain your health. Please see fee schedule for information on costs. Carey’s preferred healthcare provider is BUPA Australia bupa.com.au For more information, contact the Admissions Department on (03) 9816 1242 or admissions@carey.com.au.
Studying in Australia
Information regarding visa requirements and other matters related to studying in Australia may be found at the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) website homeaffairs.gov.au
Application procedure Most of Carey’s students from overseas commence in Years 10 or 11. Students who will turn 20 years of age during their Year 12 studies are not accepted at the School. As a minimum requirement before commencing at Carey, students need to have completed a Middle School certificate (Year 9) and obtained a result of at least 75% for English language studies taken in Years 7 to 9. Carey requires students to sit an Australian Educational Assessment Services (AEAS) test, which assesses language proficiency and recommends the length of the intensive English program necessary on arrival. Above average stanine scores of 7-9 are preferred for enrolment at Carey. We are happy to recommend suitable language schools for intensive English classes before commencement at Carey. To apply for entry to Carey, please: • complete the Application for Enrolment form as soon as possible • submit a copy of the student’s birth certificate or passport, and • submit a copy of school reports and AEAS test results. This information should be sent to: Admissions Manager Carey Baptist Grammar School 349 Barkers Road Kew 3101, Victoria, Australia Telephone + 61 3 9816 1242 Email: admissions@carey.com.au
Provisional Offers All international students are tested by Carey prior to commencement at the School to determine their readiness to start. Testing by Carey takes place in November each year and further details will be sent to you nearer to that time. Attendance at the testing is compulsory. Students who do not meet the English language standards required by Carey will have their offer withdrawn. Please read the Conditions of Enrolment carefully.
Attendance and academic results Students must satisfy attendance and course requirements and must not be absent from school without written notification from their parent/ legal guardian. Please note that the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) regulations require you to attend a minimum of 80% of classes and achieve satisfactory results in your course.
Course Credit Entry into any course is subject to the assessment of the School.
Refund of fees For the latest fee information please go to our website carey.com.au for the Fee Schedule and further information. It is a condition of your visa that fees are paid to the School by the due dates set out on billing notices. If you do not start your course on the agreed date, all tuition fees paid in advance are refunded, but not the enrolment fee of AUD$1600* (Year 10) or AUD$800* (Years 11 and 12) and application fee of AUD$100, which are non-refundable. If you withdraw before completion of the course you must give the School four months’ notice in writing or you will be charged a fee equivalent to four months’ tuition fee. This is compatible with Commonwealth and State consumer protection laws. The fee agreement does not remove the right to take further action under Australia’s Consumer Protection laws. The Baptist Union of Victoria guarantees indemnity for fees paid in advance.
Child Safety Carey Baptist Grammar School is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, acting in their best interests, promoting their wellbeing and keeping them safe at all times. All members of the School community, including students, employees, board members, contractors, parents, Local Support Person and volunteers share responsibility for providing an environment which supports the safety and wellbeing of the School
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students, and are required to uphold the School’s commitment to student safety and zero tolerance of child abuse both at the School and elsewhere, including: (a) promoting the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of all students in our care, taking into account students with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; (b) taking all reasonable steps to protect students from abuse, including listening and responding to the concerns of students, either for themselves or for others, educating all members of the School community to understand, identify, discuss and report student safety matters and ensuring any allegation of abuse is appropriately reported to the School, the Police, the Department of Health and Human Services Child Protection (DHHS) and/or the Commission for Children and Young People (Commission); (c) promoting student safety within all School Environments; (d) providing an environment where all members of our school community feel encouraged to play an active role in developing a culture of risk minimisation and student safety; (e) implementing and continuously improving procedures and systems that promote and influence an organisational culture of student safety and that provide a safe environment for our students; (f) supporting the wellbeing of all of our students and staff and providing confidential support to those who disclose and/or report student abuse. The care and wellbeing of any victim of abuse is of paramount importance to the School, with both support and counselling available; and (g) treating any student safety concerns very seriously and dealing with any allegation or evidence according to the law and the School’s policies and procedures.
Resolution of grievances Disputes between students and the School are dealt with on an individual case basis, normally through the House system, which is responsible for the welfare of students. If you find you are unable to resolve a grievance within this system, and if you wish to pursue the matter further, you have access to 12 Carey International Prospectus • MELBOURNE • AUSTRALIA
an internal panel. This panel would consist of those most likely to achieve resolution of the matter, and could comprise any or all of the following: the School Counsellors, the School Chaplain, the Principal or his representative and an independent member of the Baptist Union. If you wish to do so, you may include a nominee of your own choosing. Disputes should be settled promptly, having regard to the duration of your stay in Australia on a student visa. If the dispute is not satisfactorily resolved within the School, either party may request the involvement of an external review panel. The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria, at 456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne is able to provide this service.
Use of personal information Information provided by you may be made available to Commonwealth and State Agencies and the Fund Manager of the ESOS Assurance Fund, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code. The School is required to advise the DIBP about certain changes to your enrolment, and of any breach by you of student visa conditions relating to attendance or unsatisfactory academic performance.
Why Study at Carey? • Excellent Academic Results • Caring supportive environment • Extensive subject selection • VCE and IB programs • Excellent teaching staff • Broad range of co-curricular activities available • Beautiful campus close to central Melbourne • Access to public transport • Carey approved Home Stays close to School with Australian families • State-of-the-art Facilities • Positive Learning Scan this QR code to learn more about the enrolment procedure for International Students:
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ELC, Junior, Middle and Senior Schools 349 Barkers Road Kew Victoria 3101 Australia Telephone: +61 3 9816 1222
Carey Baptist Grammar School Limited CRICOS #00135G • ABN 83 051 576 062
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