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