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Enrolment Information
and Registration Forms 2013

Enrolment Procedures 2013
Deciding on a school for your child is one of life’s major decisions—one worth thinking about carefully and taking
time over. Just as every child is different, each school offers its own unique educational opportunities.
A good place to start getting to know about Newington is our
web site, which will provide you with an insight into the many and
varied activities of our students and the wider school community.
Go to www.newington.nsw.edu.au
If you are interested in attending an event at the school, contact
our Director of Admissions, Yvonne Kaloterakis, on 02 9568 9337.
CONTACTS
Yvonne can answer any questions you may have about the
enrolment procedure and many queries of a general nature.
She can be contacted on 02 9568 9337 email admissions@
newington.nsw.edu.au or fax on 02 9568 9521.
To make particular enquiries about our K-6 Preparatory Schools,
or to arrange to meet the Heads of the Schools, contact the
Secretaries at each school.
Stanmore K–6:
Phone Karen O’Brien on 9568 9444
or email wyvern@newington.nsw.edu.au
Head of Stanmore K–6:
Ian Holden on 9568 9444
Web: www.newington.nsw.edu.au/wyvern
Lindfield K–6:
Phone Julie Ellam on 9416 4280
or email jellam@newington.nsw.edu.au
Head of Lindfield K–6:
Chris Wyatt on 9416 4280
Web: www.newington.nsw.edu.au/lindfield
Guided Tours and Open Days
Of course, it's best to experience Newington College first hand,
and a visit to one of our three campuses always makes for an
enjoyable and relaxing morning or afternoon.
With it's magnificent grounds and a real sense of history,
Stanmore 7–12 will do more than delight. You will be impressed
with the state-of the-art facilities at Stanmore K–6. Whilst you
simply must not miss the delightful award-winning gardens and
bush setting that Lindfield K–6 has to offer.
Details of the current Years 7-12 Curriculum can be found in the
Curriculum Section, which is provided with the Prospectus on
request or go to www.newington.nsw.edu.au
REGISTRATION
On deciding you would like your son to attend Newington, the
next step is to register for enrolment. This is when we place his
name on our lists, noting his Year level and date of entry.
Please note that boys starting at Kindergarten should turn five
by the end of April in the year of commencement.
Registration is not a guarantee of a place, but it is usually
possible for the school to give an idea of the likelihood and
when the confirmation will occur.
To register, please complete the enclosed forms and return to
the school, at:
Student Admissions
Newington College
Stanmore NSW 2048
Australia
If the forms are missing, or you require more copies, they are
available at www.newingtoncollege.nsw.edu.au/admissions, or
phone the Director of Admissions.
The fee for registration is currently $250 (incl GST). This fee is
non-refundable.
THE ENROLMENT AGREEMENT
Except in the case of late applications, an Enrolment Agreement
is sent to parents around 12 to 24 months prior to planned
entry. Enrolment is a contract whereby the school guarantees a
place for the applicant to his parents/guardians (who undertake
to accept the offer of a place).
Together with the signed Enrolment Agreement, a nonrefundable
enrolment fee is required at the time of confirmation
of enrolment. In 2013 this is set at $4,200.
Information about current fees is available in the Fee Schedule,
go to www.newington.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
PRIVACY
Your Privacy is important to us. Newington College respects your
right to privacy and abides by the National Privacy Principles
laid down in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.
The Newington College Privacy Policy is posted on the College
website at: www.newington.nsw.edu.au and is also available on
request from the Headmaster’s Personal Assistant.
ASSESSMENT and INTERVIEWS
To ensure that we can give the best advice possible to parents
about the suitability of our courses to their son’s interests and
aptitudes, boys may be assessed by the school prior to enrolment.
All boys and their families are interviewed as part of the
enrolment process. Interviews and tours may be conducted
before or after registration, as appropriate.
Student Admissions, Newington College, 200 Stanmore Road, Stanmore NSW 2048
Ph 02 9568 9347 Fax 02 9569 9521 Registered Provider: The Council of Newington College ABN 71 824 382 623 CRICOS Code 02290B

Fee Schedule 2013
Preparatory Schools
Secondary School
Year K $14,463 Years 7–8 $25,101
Years 1–2 $14,859 Years 9–10 $26,127
Years 3–4 $18,036 Years 11–12 $27,369
Years 5–6 $21,060
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Fee: $960
Boarding Fees: $22,797 (incl. GST)
Boarder’s Amenity Fee: $150 (incl. GST)
Cadets: $702
Newington Challenge: $1,368 (Year 9);
$1,161 (Years 10–12)
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST)
Educational expenses including tuition are generally exempt from
GST. The College reserves the right to charge GST for goods and
services provided where exemptions do not apply.
TVET, OHS AND COMMUNITY LANGUAGES COURSES
Annual tuition fees will cover up to $1,000 of the net cost to
the College for TVET, OHS and SSCL courses when the course
is taken as part of a student’s normal curriculum. TVET courses
are currently supported by funding from the AIS. This funding is
not guaranteed, but, if received, will be applied to reduce the net
cost of TVET courses.
K–6 EXCURSIONS and AMENITIES Levy
In addition to the tuition fees, an excursion and amenities levy for
Years K–6 is charged to cover excursions and activities. The levy
does not cover school camps and overnight excursions which will
be charged separately, if applicable. This charge varies depending
on the activities conducted by the Preparatory School. It will be
included in the first invoice of the school year.
FEES FOR BROTHERS
When brothers are attending the College at the same time, the
eldest is charged full fees with a:
• 10% reduction for the second
• 15% reduction for the third
• 25% reduction for the fourth and subsequent brothers
(except when provision for a bursary or scholarship applies).
REBATE FOR ABSENCE
In appropriate circumstances, the College may agree to credit up
to 50% of tuition fees where a boy is absent for four weeks or more
at a time because of illness or injury. Any request for such a credit
should be directed to the Head of Corporate Services and should
be accompanied by a medical certificate. Final determination of
any such request will be at the discretion of the Headmaster.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL OR FROM BOARDING
The school year consists of four terms. When a pupil is to be
withdrawn, or is to change status from boarder to dayboy, it is
understood that the withdrawal or the change of status will take
place at the end of a term. At least one full term’s notice must be
provided to the relevant Head of Campus in writing. Please refer
to your invoice for further conditions.
REGISTRATION FEE
When a boy is registered for possible future enrolment, a
Registration Fee of $250 (incl. GST) is payable. This amount is
not refundable.
ENROLMENT FEE
A non-refundable Enrolment Fee of $4,200 is payable before a
boy’s enrolment can be confirmed. Boarding students are also
required to pay a refundable deposit of $1,000.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES
Full Fee Paying Overseas Students (FFPOS)
Enrolment Fee: $5,900 per dayboy or $7,800 per boarder.
The enrolment fee is required by the College before an enrolment
can be confirmed. Enrolment fees have a non-refundable
component of $4,200. The balance of $1,700 is refundable. Please
note that any unpaid charges will be deducted from the refundable
portion. In addition to the Registration Fee, Enrolment Fee, Annual
Tuition Fee and Boarding Fee (if applicable), international students
will be charged:
• Overseas Student Health Cover as set by the Australian
Government
• HSC Fee for Year 12 students as set by the Australian
Government ($1,028 for 2013);
• FFPOS fee of $4,910
WHEN PARENTS RELOCATE FROM AUSTRALIA
If parents of Overseas Students with Temporary or Special
Residence leave Australia, their sons will be treated as FFPOS.
They will need to pay an extra $1,700 Enrolment Fee for each
dayboy or an extra $3,600 Enrolment Fee for each boarder. These
payments are refundable after a student leaves the College and
the fee account is settled.
PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
In 2013, invoices will be issued on: 7 January, 8 April and 8 July.
If applicable, the FFPOS fee will be charged on the January
invoice.
For your convenience, the College accepts numerous methods
of payment including online via the College website, BPay, Credit
Card (MasterCard and Visa) and POSTbillpay (cash, cheques
and EFTPOS at Australia Post branches). Full details of payment
options are included with each invoice. Please note the College’s
Finance Department does not accept cash payments for fees,
nor does it accept American Express or Diner’s Club cards for
any College charges.
Late payment may incur an Administration Fee of $125.
Newington families have the option to pay tuition fees in nine
equal monthly instalments from January to September inclusive
– please refer to separate correspondence from the Head of
Corporate Services.
A student’s enrolment may be discontinued if fees remain
unpaid. Similarly, a student will not be allowed to participate
in a non-compulsory school event (such as a tour) unless
tuition fees have been paid.
Enquiries regarding fees or accounts should be directed to the
Finance Department on (02) 9568 9333 (international callers
dial +61 2 9568 9333)
While it is expected that there will be no change to the Fee
Schedule during the course of the year, Council reserves the
right to make alterations, in the event of unforeseen substantial
changes in costs.
Student Admissions, Newington College, 200 Stanmore Road, Stanmore NSW 2048
Ph 02 9568 9347 Fax 02 9569 9521 Registered Provider: The Council of Newington College ABN 71 824 382 623 CRICOS Code 02290B

200 Stanmore Road
Stanmore NSW 2048
Tel 02 9568 9333
Fax 02 9569 0133
WEB www.newington.nsw.edu.au
EMAIL contact@newington.nsw.edu.au