Admissions Handbook 2011 - The Southport School

Admissions Handbook 2011

The Southport School
Admissions Handbook 2011

Table of Contents
Headmaster’s Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
School Captain’s Welcome ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Welcome from the Parents & Friends ................................................................................................................................ 2
P&F Functions ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Orientation Day .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Program for Orientation Day - Tuesday 25 January 2011 .................................................................................. 3
School Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................................. 4
School Vision ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Strategic Priorities ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
School Motto....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
School War Cry ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
School Prayer ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
School Hymn ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Senior School Timetable .................................................................................................................................................... 6
2011 Calendar Dates ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Quick Contact Numbers .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Preparatory School ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Senior School ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Where to Look ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
General Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Intranet ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Stationery Packs and Textbooks .......................................................................................................................... 9
Medical Forms ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Updating Personal Details ................................................................................................................................... 9
Houses and the House System ............................................................................................................................ 9
Boarding Houses ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Biddle House...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Delpratt House ................................................................................................................................................... 10
McKinley House ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Thorold House .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Day Houses ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Kaiser House ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Maughan House ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Melbourne House .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Radcliffe House .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Surman House ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Turnock House .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Walker House ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
The House System ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
School Rules ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Standards of Uniform and Appearance ............................................................................................................. 14
Dress ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Hairstyle ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Appearance ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Absences - General Policy.................................................................................................................................. 14
Late Return after the Holidays ............................................................................................................ 14
Sickness, Unforeseen Absence or Lateness ........................................................................................ 14
Other Absences ................................................................................................................................... 15
Illness .................................................................................................................................... 15

Emergencies, Accidents or Illness ....................................................................................... 15
Minor Accidents and Illness. ............................................................................................... 15
Punctuality .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Classrooms, Buildings and Grounds .................................................................................................. 15
Record Book ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Homework .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Property ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Lockers ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Paper, Rubbish and Litter ................................................................................................................... 16
Furniture ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Bicycles................................................................................................................................................ 16
Matches, Explosives, Firearms or Fireworks ...................................................................................... 16
Bounds ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Motor Vehicles .................................................................................................................................... 17
Student Cafe and Eating Areas ........................................................................................................... 17
Drinking .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Smoking .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Drugs ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Relations with the General Public ...................................................................................................... 18
Library Rules ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Games and Sporting Practices ............................................................................................................ 18
Swimming Pool Use ........................................................................................................................... 18
The Nerang River ............................................................................................................................... 18
Permission to join Rowing or Sailing Club ....................................................................................... 18
Surf Leave (Boarders) ......................................................................................................................... 18
Prefects and School Officials .............................................................................................................. 19
Students Obligations Regarding the Use of Textbooks................................................................................................... 19
Mobile Phone Procedures for Students ........................................................................................................................... 20
Personal Mobile Entertainment Device Procedures ......................................................................................... 20
Procedure for the Confiscation of Student Property ........................................................................................ 21
Student Welfare and Wellbeing at TSS ............................................................................................................................ 22
Student Welfare ................................................................................................................................................. 22
What is Bullying? ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Research Shows ................................................................................................................................................. 23
What are the Signs? ............................................................................................................................................ 23
What can You Do? ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Anti-Discrimination & Harassment Policy ...................................................................................................................... 24
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Maintaining a School Environment Free From Discrimination and Harassment........................................... 24
Enrolment .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Students with Disabilities .................................................................................................................................. 24
Harassment ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Who to Contact? ................................................................................................................................................ 25
TSS Internet Use Contract .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Mandatory Activities .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Prohibited Activities .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Consequences of breaching the TSS Internet Use Contract ........................................................................... 26
Boys’ Education ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Meeting Contemporary Challenges in Boys’ Education .................................................................................. 27
Curriculum Matters ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
From the Studies Department ........................................................................................................................... 29
Year 8 & Year 9 ................................................................................................................................................... 30
Year 10 ................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Curriculum Handbooks .................................................................................................................................... 30
Important Points ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Study Habits ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
Reporting ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Literacy & Numeracy Up-Skill Program ......................................................................................................................... 31
English as a Second Language (ESL) ................................................................................................................................ 32
Robotics Program .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Prep Year to Year 10 Lego Technology and Robotics Program ........................................................................ 32
Optimal Learning ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Let It Flow .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
The Learning Process ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Gifted Education ............................................................................................................................................................... 34
Co-Curricular Program .................................................................................................................................................... 35
Co-Curricular Expectations ............................................................................................................................... 35
GPS Sports & Activities ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Performance Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Cadets and Services ........................................................................................................................................................... 35
Services ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
Community Service Choices ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Cadet Choices .................................................................................................................................................... 35
Outdoor Education Program ............................................................................................................................................ 36
Outdoor Education ............................................................................................................................................ 36
Camps ................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Year 8 Stradbroke Camps ................................................................................................................................... 36
Year 9, 10 & 11 Camps ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DOE) ................................................................................................................................ 36
Round Square .................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Round Square Mission Statement ..................................................................................................................... 37
Student Exchange ............................................................................................................................................... 38
Round Square Service Projects .......................................................................................................................... 38
The Annual Conference .................................................................................................................................... 39
Conferences for Younger Students .................................................................................................................... 39
The Round Square Student Committee (RSSC) ............................................................................................. 39
The Chapel of St Alban .................................................................................................................................................... 40
Counsellor .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
The Harley Stumm Centre - Senior Library .................................................................................................................... 41
Music ................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Forward .............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Speech and Drama ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Music .................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Music in the Classroom ..................................................................................................................................... 43
The Preparatory School ...................................................................................................................... 43
The Secondary School ........................................................................................................................ 43
Instrumental/Vocal Music.................................................................................................................................. 43
Studio Concerts/Student Recital Nights ........................................................................................................... 43
Scholarships ........................................................................................................................................................ 43
Recording Exam Results on Senior Certificates (Music and Speech) .............................................................. 43
Trinity Guildhall London and AMEB ................................................................................................ 43
Fees ..................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Termination of Lessons ..................................................................................................................................... 44
Boarders’ Practice ............................................................................................................................................... 44
Examinations ...................................................................................................................................................... 44
Music and Speech Awards ................................................................................................................................. 44

Purchase of Music Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 44
Hire of Instruments ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Lesson Times ..................................................................................................................................................... 45
Punctuality ......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Notice of Inability to Attend a Lesson............................................................................................................... 45
Instrumental Music and Speech Enrolment Form ........................................................................................... 45
Vocational Education & Training ..................................................................................................................................... 46
School Uniform ................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Pre-loved Uniforms .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Summer Uniform .............................................................................................................................................. 47
Winter Uniform ................................................................................................................................................. 47
Chapel Dress (Formal Dress) ............................................................................................................................ 47
Sports Uniform.................................................................................................................................................. 48
Dress To & From School .................................................................................................................................. 48
Coming To School ............................................................................................................................. 48
Going Home ....................................................................................................................................... 48
The School Hat .................................................................................................................................................. 48
Map of the Preparatory Campus ...................................................................................................................................... 49
Map of the Senior Campus .............................................................................................................................................. 50
Senior Campus Classroom Layout ................................................................................................................................... 51
Tuition Fees ...................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Boarding Fees .................................................................................................................................................... 52
School’s Fees Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 52
Withdrawal of Student/Change of status ........................................................................................................... 52
Not Included ..................................................................................................................................................... 53
Sibling Discount ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Paying Fees in Advance ..................................................................................................................................... 53
Monday - Friday Boarding – Full Term only ................................................................................................... 53
Occasional Boarding .......................................................................................................................................... 53
Music Fees (inclusive of GST) .......................................................................................................................... 53
Student Accident Insurance ............................................................................................................................... 53
Goods & Services Tax ........................................................................................................................................ 54
Payment Options ............................................................................................................................................... 54
Smartapay ............................................................................................................................................ 54
School Plan ......................................................................................................................................... 54
TSS Payment Plan .............................................................................................................................. 54
Tuition Fees ........................................................................................................................................ 54
Fee Notice - Overseas Full Fee Paying Students ............................................................................................................. 55
Annual Tuition Fee Schedule............................................................................................................................ 55
Annual Full Boarding Fee ................................................................................................................................. 55
Monday – Friday Boarding Fee ......................................................................................................................... 55
Registration Fee ................................................................................................................................................. 55
Enrolment Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 55
Payment Dates ................................................................................................................................................... 55
Payment of Fees ................................................................................................................................................. 55
Withdrawal of Student / Change of Status ........................................................................................................ 56
Refund Policy and Dispute Resolution Policy ................................................................................................................. 56
Medical Expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 56
Not Included ..................................................................................................................................................... 56
Sibling Discount ................................................................................................................................................ 56
Monday to Friday Boarding – Full Term only ................................................................................................. 56
Occasional Boarding .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Music Fees (inclusive of GST) AUD ................................................................................................................ 56

Student Accident Insurance ............................................................................................................................... 57
Payment Options ............................................................................................................................................... 57
Smartapay ............................................................................................................................................ 57
Electronic Funds Transfer .................................................................................................................. 57
Fees Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 58
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 58
Scope .................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Policy .................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Definitions ......................................................................................................................................................... 58
International Student Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................ 59
International Student School Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation ........................................................................ 60
Deferment of Commencement of Study Requested by Student...................................................................... 60
Suspension of Study Requested by Student ...................................................................................................... 61
Assessing Requests for Deferment or Suspension of Studies ........................................................................... 61
Exclusion from Class (1–28 days) ...................................................................................................................... 61
School Initiated Suspension of Studies (28 days +) ......................................................................................... 61
Cancellation of Enrolment ................................................................................................................................ 62
Complaints and Appeals .................................................................................................................................... 62
Student Advice ................................................................................................................................................... 63
Definitions ......................................................................................................................................................... 63
International Student Complaints and Appeals Policy .................................................................................................... 63
Students .............................................................................................................................................................. 63
Parent(s)/Legal Guardians .................................................................................................................................. 64
Definitions ......................................................................................................................................................... 64

Admissions Handbook 1
Headmaster’s Welcome
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you into the community of The Southport School. I look forward to
meeting you personally if I have not already done so.
You have joined a great school with an enviable history and strong traditions which stretch back to the
beginning of the last century. The hard work done by generations of previous Old Southportonians in
building the tone and reputation of the School is their gift to you. I know you will rise to the challenge on
maintaining and enhancing that reputation, which you in turn will pass onto these boys who will come after
you.
I wish you well in this new and exciting direction of your life.
Mr Greg Wain
Headmaster
School Captain’s Welcome
Congratulations to all who have chosen this great school to complete your learning experience. I’m greatly
looking forward to welcoming you into this close school community. I have great confidence is saying that
you will immensely enjoy your future time here and leave you with just one piece of advice. TSS is truly
amazing in the fact that it opens up opportunities that cannot be found at any other school on the coast.
Embrace everything that TSS has on offer. Follow your passions, but also, more importantly try something
new. The Southport School has so much to give you; it’s just a matter of how much you are willing to put in.
I wish you the best of luck for the years ahead and look forward to meeting you.
Dom Buckland
School Captain 2010

2 The Southport School
Welcome from the Parents & Friends
On behalf of The Southport School Parents and Friends Association Inc., welcome and congratulations on
the enrolment of your boy at TSS.
The P&F is a very active organisation in supporting the School not only in funding but also with parent help
across the whole range of activities offered by the School. There are some 11 sub-committees of the P&F that
primarily ensures that the Boy's sporting and cultural activities remain viable. These groups are titled "The
Friends Of" and there is no doubt you will be exposed to their efforts. Friends of groups include Prep, Rugby,
Cricket, Tennis, Outdoor Education, Sailing, Music, Football and the list goes on, all these groups are under
the control of Parents giving up their time to support the School and the Boys. I hope you too will join one or
more of our groups as I can assure you the effort you put in will be far out weighed by the satisfaction you
will gain from seeing the Boy’s enjoyment. I chaired several AGM’s this year of the support groups and it
never ceases to amaze me how TSS parents continue to committee themselves to help provide a better school
environment.
Proudly the P&F continue to fund a large cross section of the School's requirements. The Friends of Groups
receive funds each year for sporting equipment, musical instruments, guest artists and even a new rope course
for Hidden Creek. The P&F, as a major project, air-conditioned the Chapel and in 2008 a new Prep change
room and shower facility was built at the Prep oval from P&F funds together with Foundation funding.
These funds are generated from the School Store which is operated by the P&F. All monies raised from sales
at the Store go back into the School for the benefit of the Boy's. The Store carries not only clothing and gear
for your son but also support clothing for Parents. Please feel free to shop for yourself at our Store, and wear
the School colours when cheering your Son on.
Again I welcome you to this great School; TSS is much more than just an educational intuition. In many ways
it will become part of your everyday life not only while your Son is at the School but far beyond. As an Old
Boy and Parent I encourage you to take every opportunity to embrace what this School will offer you. At
times it will seem exhausting, but I can assure you it is all worthwhile. The time goes all too quick.
Greg Rix
P&F President
P&F Functions
Our P&F operates several functions to start the year with the aim of ensuring all parents, new and returning,
have an opportunity to come together.
One of these is the Welcome Cocktail Party. This is traditionally held on the first Friday back at School
which this year falls on Friday January 28th and costs $25 a head. Your ticket covers hot and cold finger food
and a welcome drink of Beer, Champagne or red or white wine. Soft drinks and water are also available. The
location is The River Centre with the best view on the Gold Coast to watch the sunset and the lights of
Surfers Paradise come on and you are welcome from 6.00pm
Tickets are purchased at The Store by phoning Les on 5531 9823.
Our Welcome Morning Teas are held on Thursday January 27th, your first day at School. This one is held
in the Prep School in the Pearce Theatre at 9.00am to enable all parents another opportunity to meet some
new faces.
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is usually held in March (the date is to be confirmed).
Please refer to our website - http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/schoolorgs/parentsfriends/welcome.asp for further
information and full details.
Your P&F Committee looks forward to meeting you at one of these Term 1 functions

Admissions Handbook 3
Orientation Day
Program for Orientation Day - Tuesday 25 January 2011
Students are required to be in full day uniform (not Chapel dress).
Year 8 students must bring their TSS sports uniform
8 am – 9 am
New Boarders move into Boarding Houses. Day House Masters will be
available to meet parents on the Chapel Lawns outside the Dixon Gates.
9 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 11 am
11 am – 12.30 pm
11 am – 11.45 am
All new students and parents assembled inside Annand Theatre located near
Roundabout on Dixon Drive.
Boys move to their Houses with Housemasters,
House Captains, Kit Mentors and Prefects.
Morning Tea is served to the boys at the Houses.
Parents move to Morning Tea at the Dining Hall.
School Photos are taken in House order in the Memorial Room.
Pastoral Care Teachers,
All Year 8 boys are assisted by Kit Mentors and Pastoral Care Teachers in
collection of Timetables, Record Books and Textbooks.
Years 9 - 12 boys move to the Centenary Sports Centre.
Years 9 - 12 DO NOT COLLECT TEXTBOOKS UNTIL 1:00 PM.
Parents are invited to return to the Annand Theatre to be addressed by
Headmaster, Mr Wain.
11.45 am – 12 noon
Prefects and House Captains return to assist parents and offer school tours.
Parents may leave and return at 3 pm to collect their son(s).
11.45 am – 12.30 pm New Boarding parents meet in Boarding Houses.
12.30 pm – 1.15 pm
1.00 pm – 3:15 pm
1 pm – 3 pm
3 pm
Lunch for all new boys in Dining Hall (no parents), Prefects, House Captains,
Kit Mentors and House Masters & Management.
Orientation Program begins for all Year 8 students only. Boys to meet at
Centenary Sports Centre.
Day Boys may be collected by parents at 3:15 pm.
Boarders to remain at their Boarding Houses.
Collection of textbooks and timetables for ALL NEW Year 9 – 12 students.
Year 9 - 12 day students may then leave. Boarders to remain at their Boarding
House.
Afternoon tea in Boarding Houses for all Boarding parents (old & new) and
their families. Boarders to remain for the evening.

4 The Southport School
School Mission Statement
To challenge each boy to achieve excellence in a Christian community where education embraces the whole
of life.’
School Vision
The Southport School will be acknowledged as a world-class day and boarding school for boys, a balanced
and holistic Christian learning community in the Anglican tradition, working with families to create
outstanding young men who are confident, happy and responsible, with highly developed skills in the areas of
leadership, thinking, creativity and emotional intelligence.
Strategic Priorities
Within the context of providing a safe, supportive and encouraging Christian environment, we will:
1) Maintain our strong academic ethos and further develop our learning enabling IT systems and
Learning Management system ‘learning@tss’.
2) Create and implement a world-class Years 7 to 9 ‘Learning to Lead’ program aimed at developing our
boys’ academic abilities, 21st century leadership skills and intelligent dispositions. This program will
include positive psychology courses, thinking skills, Habits of Mind and the Chinese living, language
and culture program.
3) Implement the recently developed and piloted Model of the Ideal TSS Teacher to invest in our staff
and to continue to build TSS as a ‘learning organisation’ where all staff seek feedback, reflect on
practice and are continually learning.
4) Maintain TSS as a school for Boarders, with a continued strong commitment to Country Boarding.
5) Construct the three stages of the Academic and Leadership Centres, including the Leadership Centre,
Year 7 Transition Centre, Creative Visual Arts Centre, Lecture Theatre, staff facilities and learning
spaces for Drama and Robotics.
School Motto
“PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT”
Let him who deserves the palm of victory bear it.
School War Cry
Tokio! Tokio! Shav-en-us, gavin,
Pe Kinny, nish nah, Lay Kinny Shin.
Kinny, Kinny, wuff-wuff,
Kinny, Kinny, Shah.
Southport! Southport! Rah, Rah, Rah.
Tokio – Tokio! Shavenus kavoo,
Come on Southport – Red, White, Blue,
S-O-U-T-H-P-O-R-T; Southport!
Tokio! Tokio! Tokio!

Admissions Handbook 5
School Prayer
Almighty God, we thank you for this The Southport School.
We give thanks for the service of teachers and pupils;
of domestic and clerical staff;
of parents and friends;
of Old Boys and the school council –
may all continue to work for the common good.
Make us a truly Christian community
where education embraces
the whole of life.
Within the school may we find acceptance,
healing, and growth through faith in Christ and,
in turn, service to others.
We ask this through Him who as a man taught by caring,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(Written by the Reverend A.J.A. Stonier).
School Hymn
Here I am, Lord
I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard My people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night,
I will make the darkness bright.
Who will bear My light to them?
Whom shall I send?
Refrain
Here I am Lord, Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain.
I have borne My people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone.
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My word to them.
Whom shall I send?
Refrain
I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will send the poor and lame,
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide
Till their hearts be satisfied,
I will give My life to them.
Whom shall I send?
Refrain

6 The Southport School
Senior School Timetable
MON TUE WED THU FRI
8.25 am warning bell 8.25 am warning bell 8.25 am warning bell 8.25 am warning bell 8.25 am warning bell
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
8.30am - 8.40am
8.30am - 8.40am
8.30am - 8.40am
8.30am - 8.40am
8.30am - 8.40am
PERIOD 1
PERIOD 1
PERIOD 1
PERIOD 1
PERIOD 1
8.40am - 9.30am
8.40am - 9.30am
8.40am - 9.30am
8.40am - 9.30am
8.40am - 9.30am
PERIOD 2
PERIOD 2
PERIOD 2
PERIOD 2
PERIOD 2
9.35 am – 10.25 am
9.35 am – 10.25 am
9.35 am – 10.25 am
9.35 am – 10.25 am
9.35 am – 10.25 am
MORNING TEA
MORNING TEA
MORNING TEA
MORNING TEA
MORNING TEA
10.25am - 10.50am
10.25am - 10.50am
10.25am - 10.50am
10.25am - 10.50am
10.25am - 10.50am
PERIOD 3
PERIOD 3
PERIOD 3
PERIOD 3
PERIOD 3
10.50am - 11.40am
10.50am - 11.40am
10.50am - 11.40am
10.50am - 11.40am
10.50am - 11.40am
PERIOD 4
11.45 am – 12.35 pm
PERIOD 4
11.45 am – 12.35 pm
PERIOD 4
11.45 am – 12.35 pm
PERIOD 4
ASSEMBLY
11.45 am – 12.35 pm
HOUSE MEETINGS
All Day Houses
Boarders go to lunch
12.35 pm – 12.55 pm
CHAPEL
ATK KAI MAU TUR
ROLL CLASS
Record Book Check
MEL RAD SUR WAL
HOUSE MEETINGS
BID DEL MCK THO
CHAPEL
MEL RAD SUR WAL
ROLL CLASS
Record Book Check
ATK KAI MAU TUR
12.35 pm – 12.55 pm
LUNCH
Team / Club
Meetings
12.35 pm – 1.35 pm
PASTORAL CARE
11.45 am – 12.35 pm
CADETS
11.45 am – 1.05 pm
12.35 pm – 12.55 pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
12.55 pm – 1.35 pm
12.55 pm – 1.35 pm
12.55 pm – 1.35 pm
1.05 pm – 1.35 pm
PERIOD 5
PERIOD 5
PERIOD 5
PERIOD 5
PERIOD 5
1.35pm – 2.25pm
1.35pm – 2.25pm
1.35pm – 2.25pm
1.35pm – 2.25pm
1.35pm – 2.25pm
PERIOD 6
PERIOD 6
PERIOD 6
PERIOD 6
PERIOD 6
2.30pm - 3.20pm
2.30pm - 3.20pm
2.30pm - 3.20pm
2.30pm - 3.20pm
2.30pm - 3.20pm
Students are expected to arrive and sign in on time every day. If a student is LATE he MUST report to
Student Services. Only then may he go to class. If this procedure is not followed the student will be marked
absent and a text message will be sent to the boy’s parents.

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Admissions Handbook 7
2011 Calendar Dates
This calendar is also available on the website www.tss.qld.edu.au
Term 1
Thursday 27 January to Friday 25 March
Tuesday 25 January
4 pm
Designated Orientation Day for all New Students.
Boarders will return
Thursday 27 January 8.30 am Term 1 begins with House Meetings, followed by a School Assembly
Friday 25 March 3.20 pm Term 1 ends
Term 2
Tuesday 12 April to Friday 17 June
Monday 11 April 4 pm Boarders will return
Tuesday 12 April 8.30 am Term 2 begins with Roll Call in Houses
Friday 17 June 3.20 pm Term 2 ends
Term 3
Tuesday 12 July to Friday 16 September
Monday 11 July 4 pm Boarders will return
Tuesday 12 July 8.30 am Term 3 begins with Roll Call in Houses
Friday 16 September 3.20 pm Term 3 ends
Term 4
Tuesday 4 October to Friday 18 November (Year 12)
Tuesday 6 October to Friday 25 November (Year 8 to 11)
Monday 3 October 4 pm Boarders will return
Tuesday 4 October 8.30 am Term 4 begins with Roll Call in Houses
Friday 25 November 3.20 pm Speech Day – Term 4 ends at the conclusion of the ceremony
The following public holidays will be taken by the School:
• Australia Day ......................................... Wednesday 26 January
• Good Friday .......................................... Friday 22 April
• Easter Monday ...................................... Monday 25 April
• ANZAC Day ......................................... Monday 25 April
• Easter Public Holiday ........................... Tuesday 26 April
• Labour Day ............................................ Monday 2 May
• Queen’s Birthday .................................. Monday 13 June
• Gold Coast Show .................................. Friday 2 September

8 The Southport School
Quick Contact Numbers
Preparatory School
Preparatory School Reception & Absentee Line ...................................................................... 07 5531 9943
Head of The Preparatory School ................................................................... Jeff Symms .............(07) 5531 9943
Deputy Head - Pastoral Care ........................................................................ Mark Wyer .............(07) 5531 9943
Deputy Head - Curriculum ...................................................................... Kathryn Barry .............(07) 5531 9943
Chaplain .............................................................................................. Father Phil Crook .............(07) 5531 9958
Sports Master ............................................................................................. Nathan Stains .............(07) 5531 9943
Music Master .......................................................................................... Trisha Matthias .............(07) 5531 9943
Library ....................................................................................................... Deb Schinckel .............(07) 5531 9849
Senior School
Senior School Reception ............................................................................................................... 07 5531 9911
Absentee Line/Student Services .................................................................................................. 07 5531 9850
Sport Wet Weather Line ................................................................................................................ 07 5531 9860
Headmaster ..................................................................................................... Greg Wain ................ 07 5531 9931
Deputy Headmaster ..................................................................................... Alan Parsons ................ 07 5531 9866
Dean of Students Years 8 & 9 .............................................................. Andrew Hawkins ................ 07 5531 9986
Dean of Students Years 10, 11 & 12 ................................................... Cameron Herbert ................ 07 5531 9933
Studies Department .................................... Jo Inglis, Bryce Golburg & Michelle Green ................ 07 5531 9852
Sports Department ........................................................................................ Bryan Hain ................ 07 5531 9828
School Counsellor ...................................................................................... Scot Gannon ................ 07 5531 9952
School Chaplain ....................................................................... Father Jonathan Whereat .............. 07 5531 9956
Business Manager ........................................................................................ Ross Cardiff ................ 07 5531 9939
Accounts Office ....................................................................................... Keith Reynolds ................ 07 5531 9959
The Store ........................................................................................................... Les Gray ................ 07 5531 9823
Senior Library ............................................................................................ Andrew Stark ................ 07 5531 9987
A comprehensive list of numbers can be found on the Intranet (TSSNet)

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Where to Look
The following is a list of websites to go to when wanting specific information.
• Subject choices www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/academicprogramasp
• Assessment Calendar www.tss.qld.edu.au:8081/academic
• School Calendar www.tss.qld.edu.au/calendar.asp
• The Senior Library www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/library/library.asp
• Round Square www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/roundsquare/roundsquare.asp
• Gifted & Talented Program www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/giftedtalented.asp
General Information
Intranet
The TSSNet resources include our subject notes and homework, encouraging you to be aware of your son’s
learning experiences – plus study skills, daily notices, staff telephone and email contacts and a wealth of other
information. You will find TSSNet by following the link from the TSS home page (www.tss.qld.edu.au).
Access to the TSSNet resources requires a login and password which parents will have received from the
School.
TSS offers a superb range of facilities that students will use. In the Senior School there are eleven labs,
incorporating over 730 computers for class and out-of-hours use. Four labs have specialist software where
boys may study design, media, music and robotics. There is a campus wide WiFi network to enable students
access to IT resources from either their own laptops, or school provided devices.
For Boarders, each house is equipped with a lab of computers and a printer which may be used on a shared
basis. There is also a pervasive WiFi network to allow the boarders who have laptops, controlled access to the
Internet.
The IT Help Desk can be contacted directly on 07 5531 9889.
Stationery Packs and Textbooks
At the beginning of each year, all stationery and exercise book requirements can be ordered online via a link
on our website. These items can be ordered for the back to school period prior to the beginning of the
academic year. Day boys orders are sent to their home address and boarders packs are sent directly to the
Boarding House. Textbooks are loaned from our School Library and must be returned in the same condition
otherwise a fee will be charged.
Medical Forms
A medical summary form for each student will be sent to their parent/guardian annually. It is the
responsibility of the parent/guardian to update the student’s medical details. A non-return of the medical
summary will be taken as no change to the medical records. Please contact the Health Centre on 07 5531
9927.
Updating Personal Details
It is also the responsibility of a student’s parent/guardian to contact the School to advise of any change in your
contact details. This can be done online through the TSSNet login (as mentioned above). Alternatively
please contact the Database Administrator Mrs McKennariey, on 07 5531 9981.
Houses and the House System
The Senior School is divided vertically into the twelve Houses: eight day boy Houses and four Boarding
Houses. There is also a Preparatory Boarding House (Rogers House) for boys in Year 5 through to Year 7.

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The House System is the strong foundation on which the School organises, operates and cares for its boys. A
boy’s identity at the School will be synonymous with his particular House. The House System is the
backbone of our pastoral care program and a student’s involvement in his House is extensive. From having
his name on rolls to competing in House events, the House System makes a statement about who a student
is. The House System also affords boys wonderful opportunities for responsibility and leadership.
The following list provides contact details for the day and boarding houses for the Senior School:
Boarding Houses
Biddle House
Housemaster ........................... Mr Graham Swinton
Assistant Housemaster ............ Mrs Julie Watson-Hayward
Telephone ............................... 07 5531 9947
Email ....................................... graham.swinton@tss.qld.edu.au
Colour ..................................... Red, Green & Gold
Emblem ................................... Biddle Lion
Motto ....................................... “Viriliter Agite” (Act Manfully)
Delpratt House
Housemaster ........................... Mr Phil Ward
Assistant Housemaster ............ TBA
Telephone ............................... 07 5531 9904
Email ....................................... phil.ward@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Royal Blue & White
Emblem ................................... Gryphon’s Head
Motto ....................................... “Tasche Sans Tache”
(Honour without Blemish)
McKinley House
Housemaster ........................... Mr Peter Bromley
Assistant Housemaster ............ Mrs Eleanor Mackie
Telephone ............................... 07 5531 9903
Email ....................................... peter.bromley@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Maroon & White
Emblem ................................... A Lion Rampant
Motto ....................................... “Peraget Angusta ad Augusta”
(Through narrow straits to victory)

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Thorold House
Housemaster............................ Mr Daniel Brown
Assistant Housemaster ............ Mrs Susan Presto
Telephone ................................ 07 5531 9906
Email ........................................ daniel.brown@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Gold & Black
Emblem ................................... Stag
Motto .......................................“Devant si je Puis” (To the fore if I am able)
Day Houses
Atkinson House
Housemaster............................ Mr Virgoe Buckland
Telephone ................................ 07 5531 9910
Email ........................................ virgoe.buckland@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Sea Blue & Orange
Emblem ................................... Seagull
Motto .......................................“Make Me Your Brother”
Kaiser House
Housemaster............................ Mrs Eleanor Mackie
Telephone ................................ 07 5531 9948
Email ........................................ eleanor.mackie@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Purple & White
Emblem ................................... An Eagle
Motto ......................................."Wer ehre sucht der diene"
(Let him serve who seeks honour)
Maughan House
Housemaster............................ Mr Mark Wilkins
Telephone ................................ 07 5531 9937
Email ........................................ mark.wilkins@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Grey & Navy Blue
Emblem ................................... Wyvern
Motto .......................................“Meliora Sequimur”
(We seek higher and better things)

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Melbourne House
Housemaster ........................... Mr Ian Luxton
Telephone ............................... 07 5531 9928
Email ....................................... ian.luxton@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Black & White
Emblem ................................... A Pegasus
Motto ....................................... “Doxa Theou Anthropos Mestos”
(The Glory of God is the Complete Man)
Radcliffe House
Housemaster ........................... Mr John Gayton
Telephone ............................... 07 5531 9913
Email ....................................... john.gayton@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Light Blue & Yellow
Emblem ................................... Minotaur
Motto ....................................... “Surgite ad vincendum” (Rise up to Overcome)
Surman House
Housemaster ........................... Mr Denzel Wilson
Telephone ............................... 07 5531 9929
Email ....................................... denzel.wilson@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Lime Green & White
Emblem ................................... Dolphin
Motto ....................................... “Fide et Labore” (By Faith and Hard Work)
Turnock House
Housemaster ........................... Mr Richard Dobrenov
Telephone ............................... 07 5531 9920
Email ....................................... richard.dobrenov@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Red & Black
Emblem ................................... Horse
Motto ....................................... “Ubertas et Fidelitas”
(Productiveness and faithfulness)
Walker House
Housemaster ........................... Mr Steve Roberts
Telephone ............................... 07 5531 9942
Email ....................................... steve.roberts@tss.qld.edu.au
Colours .................................... Sherwood Green & Gold
Emblem ................................... Unicorn
Motto ....................................... “Ad Victorian per Unitatem”
(To Victory through Unity)

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The House System
The House System at TSS was instituted in 1909, the School being divided into three Houses, McKinley,
Delpratt and Thorold, named respectively after the first Housemasters — Messrs. J. McKinley, M.G. Delpratt
and C.C. Thorold. From the earliest times, the House System has been more than just a convenient subdivision
of boys into groups for sporting purposes.
The boarding Houses have been organised as separate entities for living and pastoral care. But there has
always been a common dining room. When the present buildings were first occupied in 1928, this principle
was sustained by allotting one floor to each of the Houses. In 1954 it was possible to augment the boarding
accommodation for each House by joining the then new Library and Dormitory Block to the existing
building and at the same time to provide suitable accommodation for Housemasters within McKinley and
Delpratt Houses. A strong tradition of family association within the Houses has developed. There was a large
jump in enrolments when, with the reorganisation of Secondary Education in Queensland in 1963, the
Scholarship Examination was abolished and the Year 8 students became part of the Secondary School.
As the increasing numbers have placed a great strain on the ability of the Housemasters to provide personal
supervision and Pastoral Care, the decision was taken in 1972 to establish two new Houses at the beginning of
the school year 1973. The new Boarding House was known as “Kaiser House” named after the Senior Master
Mr A.H. Kaiser, who as student and Master was a member of the school from 1937 — 88. This continued the
tradition of naming the Houses after a prominent Assistant Master.
The Day Boys were organised into a separate House named Walker House after Mr M.R. Walker, a former
Senior Master at the school who died in 1959 after serving for 31 years. Similar pressures have continued to
the present day and further new Houses — all of them for Day Boys — were formed. Radcliffe House,
named after Mr A.J. Radcliffe Old Boy who attended from 1935 to 1938 and served as a Master from 1946 —
1978, was formed in 1975. In 1979 three new Day Boy Houses, Surman, Turnock and Melbourne were
established.
Mr F.H.W. Surman who died in September 2001, was a Master in 1941 — 42, and again from 1951; he was
Assistant to the Headmaster from 1961 — 1972 and Director of Studies from 1972 — 1985. Mr T.H.
Turnock who died in 1992, attended the school from 1920 to 1923 and served as a Master from 1928 to 1941.
Mr H. Melbourne who died in 1949 was a Master from 1914 to 1932, including a period as Master of the
Preparatory School, and came out of retirement to rejoin the staff from 1940 — 42 to help overcome war
induced shortages.
Two more Houses were established in 1986, Atkinson House and Maughan House. Mr T.C. Atkinson was
Registrar until 1992, having been a member of the teaching staff from 1959 to 1969 and again from 1972
onwards. The Rev. B.E. Maughan was Housemaster of Delpratt House for 22 years and was a member of the
teaching staff from 1959 to 1988.
In 1987 further developments were set in motion; a fourth boarding house and a house for all Day Boys in
Year 8 were brought into being. In 1988 these were named Biddle House and Morse House respectively, after
Mr H.A.T. Biddle who was a member of the staff from 1964 — 82 and Housemaster of McKinley House
from 1970 — 82, and after Mr R.W. Morse who had been a member of the staff from 1957 — 1991. Morse
House was disbanded in 2007 when the School moved to a vertical Pastoral Care System within Houses.
In the Prep School, a similar House System was established: Mitre, Shepherd, Dixon and Musgrave. Rogers
House is the House for Prep School boarders, named after Mr Peter Rogers, Master of the Preparatory
School 1974 — 1994.

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School Rules
Introduction
The rules which follow are not intended to be comprehensive, nor is it possible to legislate for every
eventuality. You should use your own common sense and judge for yourself whether your actions are in the
interest of the School or wider community.
If in any doubt, you should ask someone you trust.
The following rules will naturally be supplemented by House Rules and by rules which apply to particular
activities such as athletics, swimming, and so on.
Standards of Uniform and Appearance
Dress
• Day boys will wear the approved School uniform when travelling to and from School no matter what
form of transport is used.
• Day boys will wear the approved School uniform if they intend to conduct business of any nature in a
recognised business area, during their journey to and from school.
• Day boys will ensure that neatness is maintained and that School uniform, sports uniform, and cadet
uniform are not mixed.
• Ornaments, such as rings and chains, are not to be worn.
Hairstyle
The School requires that hair be styled within the following limits:
• It must be reasonably short but no shorter than an electric comb setting of No. 3.
• It must be brushed neatly, shaped to the head and clear of the collar and ears.
• Boys are to be clean shaven and sideburns no lower than the earhole.
• No boy is permitted to cut their own hair or another boy's hair.
• Extremes of style, perms, use of colour, dye, gels and the like are not acceptable and may result in the
student being suspended from school until his appearance is acceptable.
Appearance
All boys will recognise and accept the School's high standards of dress and appearance and wear the uniform
correctly and neatly.
Absences - General Policy
It is not School policy to permit students to be absent prior to or following holidays for the purpose of
extending long weekends or vacation periods. Parents are expected to make arrangements which occur during
holiday periods rather than extending into term. Appointments or arrangements which will lead to absence on
those days should therefore be avoided. Only in exceptional circumstances will the Dean of Students consider
any application to vary these provisions.
Late Return after the Holidays
Boys who return to School after the term has commenced must report to their Housemaster and Student
Services before taking their place in class.
Sickness, Unforeseen Absence or Lateness
• Parents are asked to contact the School directly by telephone on 5531 9850 or 5531 9911 if a day boy is
to be absent from School or School activity or is likely to be late for School. It is School policy to

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contact parents by a text message when a day boy is absent from classes if such absence has not been
notified.
• Every day boy who is absent from School (or a School activity) must, on return, present to his Roll
Call Teacher a written statement from his parents, explaining the circumstances.
• Every day boy who is absent from School during an examination must provide a doctor’s certificate
explaining his absence.
• In case of late arrivals, students are required to report to Student Services with a note from parents
explaining their lateness. Student Services will issue the boy with a receipt to be presented to the class
teacher. Unexplained late arrivals will result in a Green Bench Community Service detention.
Other Absences
• Any day boy who knows in advance that he needs to leave the School for a legitimate appointment
(medical, dental, or driving test, etc.) must bring a note from his parents to his Housemaster, who will
annotate the Record Book. The boy is required to sign out at Student Services before leaving the
School Grounds during School hours.
• All requests for permission to be absent from School for reasons other than those listed above should
be addressed to the Dean of Students well in advance of the event.
Illness
Emergencies, Accidents or Illness
• When any of these occur at School, a day boy or boarder will be sent to Sister who will inform parents,
and the Dean of Students. In the event of urgent medical treatment being required, the boy will be
sent immediately to a doctor or to Pindara Hospital and parents notified.
Minor Accidents and Illness.
• Day boys or boarders who are taken sick during the School day, or incur a minor accident, seek
permission to leave their class or activity and report to the School Health Centre where Sister will take
the appropriate action. After school hours, all reports are made to the Master on Duty.
Punctuality
• Any boy who arrives for a lesson after the class has commenced will be regarded as late and may be
required to report to Student Services and have this recorded on his file.
• Boys who are late for School must report to Student Services.
Classrooms, Buildings and Grounds
• If boys arrive at a classroom before the teacher they should line up quietly outside the classroom.
• Boys should leave all classrooms in a neat and tidy condition.
• Verandahs, stairways and balconies are out of bounds at recess and in the lunch hour unless boys are
waiting to attend an official meeting. At no time are these areas to be used for running, playing games
or eating.
Record Book
• All boys are to be in possession of a Record Book and to take it with them to every class.
• Failure to present a Record Book on request, failure to maintain a Record Book in respectable
condition, and the defacing of any Record Book are all serious offences.
• Parents are asked to sight and sign Record Books on a weekly basis.

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Homework
Property
Lockers
• All work set as homework is to be entered neatly in the Record Book which should also show the time
spent completing the task.
• If set work has not been done, the boy should report this fact before the beginning of a lesson. Any
homework not done should be completed out of school time as a detention and given to the member
of staff concerned.
• All property should be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
• Books and other property must not be left around the School grounds.
• Any ‘lost property’ found should be handed in directly to the Laundry where lost items are kept.
• Any damage must be reported to the Housemaster immediately.
• Lockers are provided for all boys for the storage of School books or property. Each boy must provide
his own suitable lock and leave a spare key with his Housemaster. Each boy is responsible for the
condition of his locker. Under no circumstances may a boy open a locker or interfere with a locker
belonging to another boy.
Paper, Rubbish and Litter
Furniture
Bicycles
• All rubbish is to be placed in the receptacles provided. Food and drink other than water are to be
consumed at the Tuckshop, in the Day House Area, in the Dining Hall or in the Boarding Houses
only. No food or drink other than water is to be consumed at any other location in the School without
the specific permission of a member of staff.
• Furniture must not be taken from classrooms.
• Bicycles are to be kept locked and the School cannot accept responsibility for them.
• Bicycles must not be ridden across any grassed areas or along any footpath.
• Bicycles must be parked in the areas provided.
• The use of bicycles must comply with Queensland road traffic regulations, including the wearing by
the cyclist of an approved helmet.
• Bicycles are not to be kept for use by Boarders.
Matches, Explosives, Firearms or Fireworks
Bounds
• May not be brought into the School precincts or maintained there for any reason.
• Bounds are clearly defined as all School property between Ferry Road, Winchester Street and the
Nerang River.
• Boys must not leave the School between the time they first arrive and 3.20pm without permission.
Permission will be available, when merited, from either the Dean of Students, if the intended period of
absence is during class time, or from a boy’s Housemaster if the request is during lunch. In either case
permission is to be recorded in the Record Book and the boy must sign out in person at Student
Services.
• All House areas are out of bounds during class time.

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• All classrooms and laboratories are also out of bounds except during School hours or at prep times or
under a Master’s supervision or, at his discretion.
• No boy may enter another House or House Area without direct permission from the Housemaster, his
Assistant or the Master on duty.
Motor Vehicles
• The parents of a day boy in Year 11 or 12 may make a written application, on the prescribed form, for
their son to drive a motor vehicle to and from School. The parents and the boy must be aware of, and
abide by, the following rules:
• A day boy driving to and from School must park his vehicle in the area set aside by the School for that
purpose.
• Each vehicle intended to be parked at School must be registered with the School.
• The Dean of Students will maintain an up-to-date record of all boys permitted to bring vehicles to the
School. The record shall include the boy’s licence number, registration number and a description of
the vehicle.
• No student is to travel with any other student unless written permission is received from both parents.
• No boarders are permitted to travel as passengers in day boy driven vehicles unless written
authorisation from boarding parents has been given. (Parents of day boys should be clearly conversant
with this rule, especially in cases where they entertain boarders as house guests).
• The day boy parking area is out of bounds to all boys other than registered users of the vehicles.
• It must be understood that in giving permission for day boys to travel to and from School in motor
vehicles, the Headmaster means just that and no more. Day boys will use such approved vehicles for
the purpose of attending normal School activities and will use the shortest trafficable route between
School and Home.
• No day boy will use a motor vehicle at lunch time or during normal School hours.
• A day boy granted approval to use a motor vehicle may use such a vehicle while attending sports and
other activities conducted at School. However, he must use transport provided by the School when
attending sports and other activities conducted elsewhere.
• Any day boy granted approval to drive a motor vehicle to and from School must observe all the
conditions applying to wearing of School uniform and School conduct.
• The School will not accept responsibility in the event of any accident or misadventure.
• No boarder is permitted to drive on the School campus or to keep a car on the campus.
Student Cafe and Eating Areas
Drinking
• No Cafe property is to be taken out of the Student Cafe.
• Rubbish must be placed in the receptacles provided.
• Boisterous behaviour in the Cafe is strictly forbidden.
• Trading Hours: Recess and lunch time during the week and any other time that is announced.
• Any food or drink purchased at the Cafe is to be consumed within the immediate surrounds of the
Cafe or transported, unconsumed, to the Day House Area.
• No food is to be taken and consumed anywhere on the School Grounds other than the Cafe, Day
House Area, Dining Hall or Boarding Houses without the direct instruction and supervision of a
member of Staff.
• The attitude of the School to the drinking of alcoholic liquor is that boys who are members of the
School must abide by the laws of the State in respect to alcohol consumption. Specifically, no boy is to
consume alcohol on the School premises except in circumstances approved by the Headmaster. Note
also the section in the Record Book on “Social Code”. Boarding students who bring or consume
alcohol on School premises place in jeopardy their place in the Boarding Community.

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Smoking
Drugs
• Pupils of the Southport School may not smoke. At no time may a boy have smoking materials in his
possession on School premises or at any activity connected with the School. The School is convinced
that everything possible should be done to discourage smoking and hopes that parents will follow the
lead set by the School. The Housemaster will discipline a first offender, a second offence will result in
probation and a third offence may result in dismissal.
• The possession, use, or smoking or any prohibited drugs or any dealings in drugs is forbidden and will
usually result in dismissal.
Relations with the General Public
• Buses and Bus Stops. The behaviour of boys in buses, at bus stops, and at exchanges must be
exemplary.
• Visitors to the School. Due courtesy must be shown to all people visiting the School. Help and
guidance should be offered as soon as the visitors arrive.
Library Rules
• Disruptive noise is not permitted in the Library, nor in the immediate environs of the building.
• Mobile phones are not to be used in the Library.
• Food or drinks are not to be taken into the Library.
• Only approved School book bags are to be taken into the Library or left outside the Library entrance.
• All books and resource items must be borrowed through the computer at the Circulation Desk.
• Resources may be borrowed for a two (2) week period only. Items in heavy demand may only be
borrowed overnight.
• Resources used in the Library must be placed on the book trolleys after use.
Games and Sporting Practices
• These are only to be undertaken on the ovals and courts provided or other designated areas.
Swimming Pool Use
• The Swimming Pool may only be used under supervision of a Member of Staff on duty. All
intemperate and unruly behaviour is strictly forbidden. Only ‘Speedo’ style togs are to be worn in the
TSS pools. Rugby shorts are not permitted.
The Nerang River
• Boys are not permitted to swim in the Nerang River.
Permission to join Rowing or Sailing Club
• No boy is permitted to be a member of the Rowing or Sailing Club until he is a competent swimmer.
Surf Leave (Boarders)
Surf Leave is available on Sundays only during Term 1 and Term 4 from 9.00am until 12.00 noon under the
following conditions:
• Dress — Whilst it is understood that informal attire is the order of the day, boys are expected to wear
something on their feet and have some covering and must take “sun safe” precautions including
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• Location — Unless otherwise specifically agreed to by the Housemaster, all Surf Leave is to be taken at
Main Beach, Southport.
• A resident staff member must accompany each House Group, and a Surf Leave roll can be found in the
M.O.D. Folder to check names of those present on this leave.
• Boys must travel to and from the surf by bus in charge of a Resident M.O.D., swim in the patrolled
area and obey the instructions of the Lifesavers and the Resident M.O.D.
• No boarder will be permitted to take General Surf Leave unless he has passed an appropriate test in the
School Swimming Pool and has satisfied his Housemaster that these conditions have been fulfilled.
Prefects and School Officials
• Prefects and Wardens with the School Captain as their leader have full authority to see that boys’
behaviour is always worthy of the School. In dealing with breaches, they are empowered to award
Prefects Detention or OTHER APPROVED SANCTIONS.
• No list of rules can ever be complete and it must be realised that any breach of trust of general good
manners, common sense and safety has always been treated as a breach of School Rules.
Students Obligations Regarding the Use of Textbooks
The School provides boys with all required textbooks. These texts are ordered by each Head of Department
and are stored and distributed through the Library. The price of these items is incorporated in school fees.
Students should be aware that when borrowing these items they are to ensure:
• That all items are returned to the library by the due date and in the condition that they are originally
lent allowing for reasonable wear and tear. Failure to do so will incur the replacement cost of the item
being added to the boy’s school account
• Boys should check all books when first borrowed and immediately return any that are damaged or
defaced.
• That the item returned is the same copy as on the student borrowing record. All textbooks have an
individual number that is located on the spine of each book
• That this number is recorded in the table provided in the student record book
• That the borrower’s name is written inside each textbook in the space provided
• That under no circumstances should boys loan textbooks or ask others to return them on their behalf
Failure to do this will mean that any non-returned item will be assumed lost and charges will apply. When a
‘lost’ item is returned, a credit is issued to the student’s account.
Further details can be found online at - http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/library/library.asp

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Mobile Phone Procedures for Students
Students at TSS are allowed to bring to school a mobile phone under the following conditions:
1) No student is to have more than one mobile phone.
2) Students are absolutely and solely responsible for the security of their mobile phone and must have
their mobile phone on their person at all times or to leave the phone with a teacher.
3) Students may only use their mobile phone before school, at morning tea, lunch or after school.
Absolutely no use of mobile phones is to occur during class time.
4) All mobile phones are to be turned off during class time without the express permission of the Class
Teacher. That is:
(a) Mobile phones are not to be set to silent and/or vibrate only.
(b) Mobile phones are not to be used as cameras or video recorders except as
a teacher.
Failure to comply with these procedures will result in the following consequences:
instructed by
1) Any mobile phone found to be turned on during class time, regardless of whether the student is using
the phone or not, is to be confiscated.
2) The confiscated phone is to be delivered to Student Services for safe keeping.
3) The phone is to be clearly labeled with the owner’s name and details are to be recorded in the
Confiscation Log.
4) For a first offence, the student is to collect and sign for the phone after 3:20pm on the afternoon of the
offence.
5) For a second or subsequent offence, the phone is to be held at Student Services until collected by the
student’s parent or guardian.
Personal Mobile Entertainment Device Procedures
Students at TSS are allowed to bring to school a personal stereo device under the following conditions:
1) Personal mobile entertainment devices, I-pods, MP3 players and the like are not to be brought to the
School for the sole purpose of personal entertainment.
2) Personal mobile entertainment devices may be brought to School where their use is specifically
sanctioned and required by the subject teacher.
3) Where personal mobile entertainment devices are brought to the School by a student for purposes
described in (2) above, these devices may not be used outside of the classes for which they are
required.
4) Students are absolutely and solely responsible for the security of their devices.
5) Students may use personal mobile entertainment devices at the discretion of the Bus Commander
during travel by bus to and from school related activities such as GPS sporting events.
6) Students may not use personal mobile entertainment devices whether as competitors or spectators at
any weekend GPS event or School organised activity without the approval of the Teacher In Charge of
the event/activity.
Failure to comply with these procedures will result in the following consequences:
1) Any personal mobile entertainment devices appearing to be in use (for example, ear phones are visible)
during school hours outside the conditions outlined above, regardless of whether the student is using
the personal stereo, is to be confiscated.
2) The confiscated personal mobile entertainment devices is to be delivered to Student Services for safe
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3) The personal mobile entertainment devices is to be clearly labelled with the owner’s name and details
are to be recorded in the Confiscation Log.
4) For a first offence, the student is to collect and sign for the personal stereo after 3:20pm on the
afternoon of the offence if a school day or after 3:20pm of the next school day if confiscated on a nonschool
day.
5) For a second or subsequent offence, the personal mobile entertainment devices is to be held at Student
Services until collected by the student’s parent or guardian.
Procedure for the Confiscation of Student Property
• When a teacher identifies that a student has brought unauthorized property to school, it will be
confiscated by that teacher and the item handed in at Student Services or to the member of staff in
charge of the camp or excursion.
• The teacher will log the item into the Confiscation Log Book held at Student Services.
• Students may collect their property according to the following regime:
• 1st offence at 3:25pm that same day, or at the end of the excursion or camp.
• 2nd or subsequent offences by parents in person from the Dean of Students.
• Or as determined by the Deputy Headmaster or Dean of Students.
• If the confiscated item is deemed to present a potential risk to student wellbeing or is prohibited under
law, it can only be collected by a parent, even if it is the first offence.
At the end of the year all remaining items of confiscated property will be disposed of.

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Student Welfare and Wellbeing at TSS
The Southport School is an Anglican School and as such reflects the Ethos and Characteristics of an Anglican
School as promulgated in the document, “An Ethos Statement for Anglican Schools in the Province of
Queensland”. This document describes the prime characteristics of an Anglican School as:
• A Christian School that lives the Gospel message of forgiveness, reconciliation, mission and loving
service to God and our neighbour.
• Exhibiting tolerance and respect for others.
• Exemplifying a high respect for intellectual endeavour.
• Making a positive contribution to the wider political, social, economic and artistic life of our culture.
• Living a commitment to tradition and dignity within School worship and School life.
• Promoting a sense of social responsibility through a service ethic and social justice.
It is within this context and in proactive support of the School’s Vision that the discipline processes in place at
The Southport School are embedded. Further, in the context of the characteristics outlined above and in line
with a commitment to developing “the whole person” of the student, those responsible for the Pastoral Care
of the students are central in the implementation of policy and practice.
Student Welfare
The continued wellbeing of students in the School is of paramount importance to all involved in the TSS
Community. The School attempts to foster a climate whereby each boy realises his fundamental right to feel
safe and to be treated with respect.
The School encourages an environment that unambiguously sends the message to all members of the School
Community that bullying is totally unacceptable. It is within this environment created by class teachers and
the House system that a boy should feel secure in the knowledge that his Pastoral Care Teacher and
Housemaster are there to help. Other people in the School to whom a boy may go for help include:
• The Chaplaincy (Father Whereat)
• The School Counsellor (Mr Gannon)
• Other Senior Staff Members (Pastoral Care Teachers)
• The Dean of Students for Years 8 & 9 (Mr Hawkins)
• The Dean of Students for Years 10, 11 & 12 (Mr Herbert)
• The Headmaster (Mr Wain)
• The Deputy Headmaster (Mr Parsons)
There is an accepted procedure for all staff to adhere to should any students face problems in this area. The
School would recognise a boy’s welfare to be at risk if a boy felt he was being subjected to bullying of any
nature.
The Anti-Bullying Document can be found online at –
http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/pubsevents/antibullyingdocument.asp.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is repeated incidents involving a bigger, stronger or more powerful child on a smaller or weaker
child, or a group of children on a single child.
These might be:
• Verbal: the child is called names, put down, threatened
• Physical: the child is hit, tripped, poked, kicked, or belongings are stolen or damaged
• Social: the child is left out, ignored, or rumours are spread
• Psychological: the child is stalked or given dirty looks
Electronic: the child receives emails or text messages that threaten or put down or spread rumours. This can
include texting and emailing other children about the child being bullied
Bullying is different from ordinary teasing, rough-and-tumble or schoolyard fights. What makes it different
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children involved. The bully might have power not only because he or she is bigger and stronger, but
because other children side with the bully often to protect themselves.
Research Shows
Boys are more often bullied by a single individual, girls more often by groups. There is not much difference
between the number of boys and girls who suffer from bullying.
The size of the school, or whether the school is single-sex or co-educational or government or nongovernment,
makes no significant difference to the amount of bullying that goes on.
Children are most often bullied when they are in their first few years of primary school and again in their first
few years of secondary school.
What are the Signs?
Bullying may be very hard to see. Victims may already be having trouble getting on with other children or
with teachers. They are often picked on by bullies for this reason. Bullying usually happens out of sight,
away from teachers or other adults. The people who are most likely to know what is going on are other
children. Children who are being bullied often don’t like to tell anyone because they feel weak or ashamed,
or are frightened that it will only make things worse. They also feel it is wrong to ‘dob in’ or tell tales on
other children. If they tell anyone, it is most likely they will tell their parents – usually their mother – or their
friends before they will tell a teacher.
Some tell-tale signs are:
• bruises, scratches or cuts that your child can’t really explain
• torn or damaged clothing
• damaged or missing belongings
• headaches, stomach aches and other pains that the child can’t put a finger on
• unexplained tears or depression
• unusual outbursts of temper
• not wanting to go to school
• not wanting to play with friends
• wanting changes in the way he or she travels to and from school
• school work falls off in quality
• wanting extra money without giving a reason
There are things you can do to help your child if he or she is being bullied.
What can You Do?
By the time children tell their parents they are being bullied, they may have tried everything they can to deal
with it on their own. Telling parents is often a very hard step to take.
Children need to:
• feel believed and listened to
• develop trust in how parents will handle it
• talk more openly about what has happened
• gain some control over what is happening
• learn things they can do to protect themselves
• regain self-confidence
Please encourage your sons to use the student welfare box in the Senior Library. Concerns are handled by the
Deans of Students with the strictest of confidence, and we encourage parents and students to contact the
Deans of Students. For further information, please contact Mrs Cunningham on 07 5531 9891.

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Anti-Discrimination & Harassment Policy
Introduction
At The Southport School (“TSS”), we are committed to maintaining an environment free from all forms of
discrimination and harassment. TSS promotes equal employment opportunity for its entire staff and prohibits
discrimination against its students.
Our aim is to:
• create a working environment which is free from discrimination and harassment and where all
members of staff and students are treated with dignity, courtesy and respect;
• implement training and awareness-raising strategies to ensure that all employees and students know
their rights and responsibilities;
• provide an effective procedure for complaints based on the principles of natural justice;
• treat all complaints in a sensitive, fair, timely and confidential manner;
• guarantee protection from victimisation or reprisals;
• encourage the reporting of unacceptable behaviours; and
• promote appropriate standards of conduct at all times.
Maintaining a School Environment Free From Discrimination and Harassment
Staff at TSS recognise the need to maintain a positive working environment free from all forms of
discrimination and harassment. We understand the need for teachers to be positive role models for our
students and our staff are committed to:
• modeling appropriate behaviour themselves;
• monitoring the School environment to ensure that acceptable standards of conduct are observed at all
times; and
• promoting positive attitudes to prevent discrimination and harassment at the School.
• reporting Discrimination or Harassment
TSS takes all reports relating to the discrimination or harassment very seriously. If you suspect that
circumstances of discrimination or harassment have occurred at the School, you are welcome to contact the
Headmaster, who will ensure that the matter is investigated and resolved in a timely way.
TSS prohibits victimisation of any person who makes a complaint or any person who acts as a witness to a
complaint.
Enrolment
Enrolment at TSS is offered to students regardless of their race, religion or disability. We offer enrolment on
the following conditions:
• parents must undertake to support the ethos of TSS;
• parents must accept the conditions of the enrolment agreement, including conditions related to the
payment of fees and the student’s academic progress and behaviour; and
• the School will consider whether it is able to sufficiently meet the student’s needs, by considering its
capacity to take further enrolments and the availability of resources.
TSS has a waiting list and we will generally give preference to applications made on behalf of children who
are siblings of existing students or applications made on behalf of children who are sons of past students.
Students with Disabilities
At TSS, we will endeavour to meet the needs of our students to ensure that they are able to participate in and
benefit from the wide range of the School’s activities.
We recommend that parents of a student with a disability should notify us if the student needs special
support. Parents are welcome to contact the Headmaster regarding any concerns or specific needs that a
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If the student has specific requirements we ask that parents have these identified by a professional. The
Headmaster, or his representative will then meet with the parents to assess the situation and where possible,
we will arrange for the necessary requirements to assist the student to participate in the School’s activities.
When providing special arrangements for students with disabilities enrolling at the School we consider:
• the availability of resources and personnel necessary to sufficiently meet the student’s needs;
• maintenance of the student’s dignity, respect, privacy and confidentiality; and
• the aims and requirements of the curriculum and the integrity of our courses.
TSS may decide not to accommodate a student with a disability if meeting the student’s needs would cause an
unjustifiable hardship to the School or its other students.
Harassment
At TSS we consider all forms of harassment to be unacceptable behaviour, which will not be tolerated under
any circumstances. We believe that all staff and students should be able to work in an environment free of
intimidation and we are committed to ensuring that incidents of harassment do not occur.
Harassment can occur in a variety of forms. It may be physical, verbal or written and may include
transmissions by post, fax, phone, video or email. Although in general, harassment of another person will not
be found to occur if the conduct is relatively minor and is not repeated, there are some actions or remarks
which are so offensive that they constitute harassment in themselves, even if they are not repeated.
If necessary TSS will take disciplinary action against any individual who harasses another person.
Who to Contact?
If you would like further information or if you suspect that a situation of discrimination or harassment has
occurred, please feel free to contact the Headmaster. Where necessary, the Headmaster will investigate the
matter, discuss the appropriate actions with you or may refer to the relevant authorities.

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TSS Internet Use Contract
Ongoing access to the internet at The Southport School will only be available to boys who have read,
understood, signed and dated this contract.
The Southport School provides access to the internet for educational and research purposes that are
consistent with the school’s curriculum objectives. Use of the school’s internet access is a privilege and not a
right.
This contract lists three mandatory activities and ten prohibited activities that must be adhered to in order to
enjoy ongoing access to the internet at TSS.
Mandatory Activities
1) Immediately minimising the screen and informing a teacher if any material with offensive, abusive,
racist, pornographic, sexist or excessively violent content is accidentally accessed.
2) Immediately informing a teacher if any harassing or threatening message is sent to you, if you receive
anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, or if you know of any other student receiving such
material.
3) Immediately informing a teacher if you know, or suspect, that another student knows your password.
Prohibited Activities
1) Altering, moving or deleting files belonging to others.
2) Providing your password to another person.
3) Using another person’s password.
4) Accessing sites or files during class time that are not relevant to the lesson.
5) Hacking or attempting to gain unauthorized access to the files or network of any organization or
individual.
6) Accessing any proxy sites that attempt to mask or hide their identity from the school’s network
security.
7) Accessing, downloading, sending or displaying offensive, abusive, racist, pornographic, sexist or
excessively violent material.
8) Violating copyright laws (including copying and transmitting documents, software, music files or video
files).
9) Plagiarising (including copying and presenting as one’s own, the work of others found on the internet
or school network).
10) Damaging computer hardware or computer furniture.
Consequences of breaching the TSS Internet Use Contract
Any breach the TSS Internet Use Contract will result in a change to the student’s internet access. Depending
on the severity of the breach a student’s internet access may be entirely removed. Other possible
consequences could include a significant forced reduction in the download speed and capacity of a student’s
access or a restriction in the duration of their access. Detentions and suspensions will also apply to breaches of
the Internet Use Contract. Parents will be informed whenever any of these consequences are applied.

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Boys’ Education
Meeting Contemporary Challenges in Boys’ Education
With all the new research and growing number of ‘experts’ in the field, you would think modern parenting
would be somewhat a breeze.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Finding ways to successfully navigate your family through the complexities of modern living while often
juggling additional responsibilities can be a challenge.
However, when your child’s school is active in discovering, interpreting, evaluating and presenting the latest
research and methodologies, the way forward can suddenly become very clear.
TSS, under the Headmastership of Greg Wain, is such a school. Greg’s keen professional and personal
interest in matters relating to the education and raising of children, particularly boys, gives parents a clear and
straightforward presentation of what works and what doesn’t and why.
Since his arrival at TSS nearly five years ago, Greg has offered primarily new parents the opportunity to
attend one of his Boys’ Education Information Sessions in which he discusses the need for boys’ education
which is focused on what works best for boys.
However, he also has recognised the need for current parents to renew their thoughts on raising their sons
based on this new brain research and these sessions have now been extended to include all parents.
Many parents, after hearing Greg’s presentations, have been pleasantly surprised at how simple some of the
techniques are which help with raising children, particularly in the adolescent years.
“Often Mum and Dad attend together and several couples have remarked it is the best marriage guidance
counselling they have received! This comes from the research showing the hard wiring and developmental
differences between boys and girls as well as men and women – men are not hopeless, just different!” said
Greg. “When these differences are understood, men and women are better able to see various strengths and
challenges.
“There are a number of physical brain differences which we are only now beginning to appreciate courtesy of
the advancements in diagnostic equipment,” said Greg.
Historically, much scientific research on brains was done after the subject was usually advanced in years and
deceased. Advancements in technology mean that brains can now be studied during the subject’s lifetime with
age comparisons made using the same subject.
“Already basic differences are showing boys and girls are very different, not just in terms of their
development, but also in how as men and women we perceive and interact with and within the world.
“For example, physical differences in the formation of the cochlea mean boys do not hear as effectively as
girls. Female teachers need to talk relatively loudly, certainly louder than they might perceive is necessary, in
order to be heard by boys. On the plus side, boys are 10 times less likely than girls to be distracted by
extraneous noise. This means girls prefer a quieter learning environment while boys can ‘tune out’
superfluous noise quite effectively. This probably explains why males are so good at watching the television
and not being distracted by anything else happening in the house at the same time!”
Using the example of pre-school aged children, Greg highlights another major difference between boys and
girls, which emerges at quite a young age.
“Girls will see ‘what it is’ so if you ask them to draw a picture of their playground they will fill it with details
such as colours, flowers, swings, toys and other children. On the other hand boys see ‘where is it in space’ and
try to capture the motion of the scene. This typically leaves you with a ‘pretty’ picture by the girls while the
boys often present a picture with very little use of colour but lots of lines to represent movement. Both
drawings are valid yet show the difference in our ‘hard-wiring’.
“I strongly hold the belief that teachers who understand these differences will be more effective in the
classroom particularly in an all-boys’ environment such as TSS.”
Greg says dealing with teenage boys can be more successful when techniques, which take into account the
differences between males and females, are used.

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“If you want to get your point across to a boy, speak low, slow and loud and use motion to attract and keep
attention. Don’t depend on facial information as this is often overlooked by males,” said Greg, who also said
this holds for husbands as well as boys! “You can engage boys in books by talking about time-lines or an
exciting event first, which gives males a point of reference from which to engage in the book.”
Greg said it was important to remember that boys do have emotions, yet they often lack sufficient emotional
vocabulary to enable them to express their feelings, again because of hard wiring developmental differences.
“This can become quite crucial for males as they become adults and make it difficult for them to connect with
others when the world is not going according to plan. As parents and educators it is up to us to help them
develop their vocabulary to allow them to verbally express themselves in times of emotional need, but also to
understand boys, and men, may not need to ‘talk things through’ as much.”
A great believer in the brain differences between boys and girls, and armed with a growing bank of evidence
to support this, Greg says it is important to find the right way to ‘reach’ boys in order to ‘teach’ them.
“This starts as easily as identifying the learning styles of individual students and then applying teaching
techniques to suit,” said Greg.
“At TSS we are encouraging teachers to find out the learning styles of their individual students. One simple
model we use is VAK. Visual learners learn by seeing, auditory learners learn by hearing and kinaesthetic
learners learn by doing.
“I have a theory that the school curriculum, mostly in words, advantages auditory learners, many of whom,
being well rewarded by the school system, return as teachers and teach in their auditory style, relying
predominantly on talking, reading and writing.”
However, Greg says between 30 and 40 per cent of students are visual learners and many others are
kinaesthetic learners. Visual learners need to ‘see’ the whole before they can understand the ‘parts’.
“For a visual learner, skim reading first to get the whole picture and then going back and reading in detail is
the best approach. Visual learners need lots of charts, mind maps, diagrams, maps, and to use colours to
highlight important information.”
On the other hand, kinaesthetic learners need to be able to move around regularly, take frequent breaks, use
bright colours when re-writing notes, and to trace key words with their fingers.
“At TSS we want our teachers to ensure, over a day, and over a unit of study, that all learning styles are
catered.
“As a boys’ only school, we have many visual and kinaesthetic learners, and we encourage our teachers to have
a globe or map of the world in class, and a time-line along the wall so boys can ‘see’ and ‘point’ to where
things are in the world, and on the time-line of world events. This plays to their relatively advanced spatial
relations intelligence.”
This simple approach and change in traditional teaching thinking not only helps visual and kinaesthetic
learners but all learners by associating what they are learning with a place and a time – and learning by
association of concepts is a very effective learning technique.
“Recently we also began exploring a more advanced learning style system called Paragon, which is based upon
Myers-Briggs personality theory, so our learning styles are linked to our personal styles and thinking style
preferences,” said Greg.
“By reintroducing our parents to the Boys’ Education Information Sessions we aim to strengthen the bond
between the School and parents to create a cohesive team effort to help all our students grow to their potential
in a nurturing and safe environment.”

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Curriculum Matters
From the Studies Department
A sincere welcome to all newcomers – boys and parents – to the TSS Studies Department. Our goal is to
help each boy feel a great sense of satisfaction that will come when he knows he has achieved his personal
academic best.
We are confident our curriculum from Prep to Year 12 reflects fully current educational thinking, aligning
with the K-10 Australian Curriculum due to be implemented by all Australian schools by 2013. Nine Key
Learning Areas – English, Mathematics, Science, Human and Social Sciences, The Arts, Languages, Health
and Physical Education, Technologies and TSS Religious Education program ‘Life & Faith’ shape our
curriculum offerings up to the end of Year 9. Years 10, 11 & 12 offer boys a Foundation Education that
allows them to prepare for tertiary studies and the world of work via OP, or non-OP pathways and Vocational
Education.
In Years 11 & 12, we offer three study pathways.
The Southport School offers a wide range of Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) subjects which will lead to
an Overall Position (OP) for university entrance as well as Authority-Registered subjects which do not lead to
an OP, but can contribute towards a tertiary entrance. Vocational offerings include a Certificate III in
Business with The Southport School as the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as well as opportunities
to complete certificate courses through external RTOs. Boys wishing to gain these nationally recognised
qualifications issued under the Australian Quality Training Framework can undertake school-based
traineeship/apprenticeships or attend an outside training organisation such as TAFE. Boys who choose the
non-OP (or QTAC Rank Score) pathway will make their subject selections from a combination of traditional
OP subjects and non-OP subjects including: English Communication, Prevocational Mathematics, Industrial
Technology, Information Communication Technology, Recreation and The Study of Leadership).
An expression of our determination to stay abreast of current educational and societal imperatives is the
extensive technology program we offer. Boys are required to experience information, design, materials and
systems technology to some degree, and some students elect to continue studies in all or some of these to the
end of Year 12. Whilst TSS offers extensive computer labs, boys are welcome to bring their own computer
device to school and to most classes. Thus, boys should leave The Southport School with a very sound level
of technological literacy. Furthermore, the development of explicit thinking skills and communication
strategies is high on our agenda as is the promotion of boys’ reading.
In summary, the curriculum at TSS is challenging and caters for the needs and interests of all boys.
Opportunities abound for boys at every level of ability and potential, with significant opportunities in
extension activities through involvement in the Gifted & Talented and Honours Programs. For all TSS boys,
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succeed and for some excellent achievers to find their way to prestigious honour boards that are already
adorned by the names of past scholars.
There are three simple academic rules to follow:
• Come prepared for work
• Work
• Respect the rights of others to work
Please do not hesitate to contact the Studies Office, Department Heads or your teachers if you need assistance
at any time.
I wish each of you a very satisfying academic experience at The Southport School.
Jo Inglis
Head of Learning & Teaching
Year 8 & Year 9
The Year 8 and Year 9 curriculum at TSS comprises Key Learning Areas representing our compulsory core
curriculum. All boys are provided with learning experiences in English, Mathematics, Science, Human and
Social Sciences, The Arts, Languages, Health and Physical Education, Technologies and TSS Religious
Education program ‘Life & Faith’.
As you enter Year 8 you will be asked to choose a language from Chinese or French. As you move into Year
9 you will be permitted to select two electives from Chinese, French, Art, Drama, Design & Technology,
Digital Studies, Music, Robotics and Graphics. Year 8 may at first seem very different to you. You will most
likely have nine different teachers and move around the School to six different classrooms each day. Your
timetable will be very important to you and should be displayed in your Record Book. Your TSS Record
Book is the communication link between your parents and the School and should always be available to your
teachers, your tutor, your Housemaster and the School administration. In your Record Book you will record
set homework, the time you spend on homework and collect information about your progress at School.
Your parents will want to know how you are progressing in your studies and participation in the School
Community. The School will provide you and your parents with a brief progress report at the end of Term 1
followed by a more detailed report at the end of Semester 1 in July, and again at the end of Semester 2 in
December. The July and December reporst will include a Grade ‘A+’ to ‘E-’ in each subject, a rating for
diligence and a written comment. Students who achieve at least 6 ‘A’s will qualify for inclusion on the
prestigious Dean’s List honour board.
Year 10
Year 10 is an important transition year preparing you for your senior studies in Years 11 and 12. The Year 10
curriculum offered at The Southport School expands the students’ range of choice to allow a much greater
degree of specialisation. The structure of the curriculum consists of four compulsory whole-year subjects
(Life & Faith, English, Mathematics and Physical Activity) and thirty single-semester elective subjects from
which boys choose eight, four to be studied in each semester. Students are free to choose from the elective
subjects, within certain constraints. Each of the elective subjects is designed to lead directly into the Year 11
subject that bears the same name. Whilst none of the elective subjects are strictly prerequisites for Year 11, it
is very important to note that in some cases a student may find themselves at a significant disadvantage in Year
11 if they choose to do a subject for which they did not complete the corresponding Year 10 elective subject.
Curriculum Handbooks
The Curriculum Handbooks are available online for all year levels from Year 8 to Year 12. To obtain this
information, as well as the relevant subject selection form, visit the School’s website to download the
necessary information at -
http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/academicprogram.asp.

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Important Points
HOMEWORK is what you have to do because your teachers have set work for you. You usually have
homework set in different subjects a few times each week.
STUDY is the work you do when you revise and learn during the term. Perhaps you are studying to learn
for a test, exam, a speech or an essay. Study often takes second place to homework because it is not set by a
teacher with a deadline. This is why study can sometimes be neglected.
Set aside time every night for STUDY as well as HOMEWORK.
FOR USE AT HOME: Rule up a timetable for each week and show which subjects and how long (minutes)
to spend on;
HOMEWORK
and
STUDY for every day of the week.
Most of your time will be spent on homework but make sure you spend at least some time studying each
night. At the very least, go over the notes or books for all the lessons you had that day. If you do this and
only this you will improve your marks on tests and exams.
Study Habits
Reporting
• Take organised but brief notes.
• Be organised; plan your work, write the plan down.
• Stick to your written plan.
• Improve your reading skills by helping yourself and by seeking help.
• Train yourself to remember better.
• Learn to concentrate; eliminate noise and distractions.
• Keep healthy, sleep well and study when you feel best or when your schedule says so.
Year 8 to Year 12 boys receive full reports at the end of each semester and a progress report in the middle of
Semester 1. Year 10 students will also receive a progress report in the middle of Semester 2.
Literacy & Numeracy Up-Skill Program
The Literacy & Numeracy Up-skill Program offers assistance to boys in years 8 & 9 who have been identified
through various testing instruments as those who would benefit from extra tuition to achieve sound grades in
English and/or Mathematics. Boys are invited to join the program on the basis of test results, term and
semester reporting and /or the recommendation of their English or Mathematics teacher. The program takes
place on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30pm until 5:00pm and involves TSS teachers of English and
Mathematics working with small groups of boys or with individual boys to improve the acquisition of
knowledge, skills and processes required by the year 8 & 9 curriculum. Boys who accept a position in the
Up-skill program are expected to attend every session.
Literacy Support is designed to meet the needs of students in Years 8 to 10 who have a genuine, identified
problem in literacy. Allocation to these classes is on the basis of attainment testing carried out early in Year 8.
New students entering the school at other times will be individually assessed if there is a suggestion that
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL support is provided to boarders in years 8, 9 and 10 during their homework time 2 nights a week. The
program covers a combination of English skills, particularly Reading and Writing, and also allows students to
receive extra help with their school assignments.
Reading skills are developed by teaching the boys strategies to read more effectively, while improving their
writing skills through grammar practice, self correction and relevant writing tasks. Students will also be able
to get the teacher to check their assignments to see if they understand what they are expected to do and are
answering the question correctly.
For further information, please contact Mr Berryman on 07 5531 9902.
Robotics Program
Prep Year to Year 10 Lego Technology and Robotics Program
Nearly everyone is familiar with the LEGO brick. It seems to span differences in age, gender, culture, and
levels of skill. It is therefore an ideal classroom teaching tool which can include all students in the learning
process.
The Southport School has developed a ‘Prep Year to Year 10’ Lego Technology program. The Prep Year
develop their fine motor skills with the Duplo Tech machines and Kid K’Nex systems. Year 1 work with the
Duplo Structure kits and investigate simple building and balancing theory. The Duplo mechanism follow in
Year 2 and boys further develop fine motor skills and learn basic mechanical knowledge. Year 3 has
experiences using the mini Lego Machine kits and learn further about mechanisms and the related
terminology. Year 4 explores Powered Mechanisms and complete the Mechanisms training. The energy kits
are utilised in Year 5 and allow students to develop a wider understanding of Renewable energies and forces.
The Robotics Program begins in Year 6 with a 12-week introduction into simple robotics and programming.
The course is taught in the Senior School Robotics lab and boys use the Lego Mindstorm kits and program
using Pilot levels Robolab.
The Year 7 transition students continue their Robotic training and begin to use the Inventor and Investigator
Levels of Robolab. Year 8 students have a 13-week rotation of Robotics and use the Advanced Team
Challenge Robotics sets to build and program robots to compete in class challenges such as Hill Climbing,
Robot Sumo and ‘Widget’ Collecting.
In 2008, Year 9 will be able to elect to take Robotics as a one year course. Boys will use the Lego RCX and
NXT robots and program in Robolab Inventor level 4 and in basic ‘Not Quite C’/NQC. Boys also will use
the datalogging part of Robolab to investigate various scientific principles and theories.
The current Year 10 Information Processing Technology students are learning how to program the Lego
Robots in ‘Not Quite C’ – NQC. This text-based language is one of the most popular ways to program
robots and is used in universities throughout the world.
The Southport School has its own Young Engineers’ Society (‘YES’) which meets weekly after school. The
Society has been a huge success for the School in various local, State and International competitions and it has
student membership throughout Years 7 to 11.
The ‘YES’ students develop advanced skills in programming and building robots to be entered into various
Robotics competitions. Junior Students progress to a high degree of programming knowledge to be able to
solve the Dance and Rescue tasks. The Senior boys enter into challenging Premier Rescue and Robo Soccer
events.
Why teach with Lego?
The different Year level courses are based on a problem-solving approach that takes into account the
differences in the abilities of individual students. Students learn to work together on solving challenging
problems, thereby providing them with an important basis for acquiring a wide range of personal skills for the
future through:

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• Promoting creative thinking
• Improving communication skills
• Strengthening the ability to acquire understanding
Optimal Learning
Learning is best when students are given the opportunity to explore the world on their own, but within a
guided environment. When students actively construct things in the physical world, it helps them to build
understanding in their own minds. This enables them to create even more sophisticated solutions, yielding
more skills, more knowledge, and more solved challenges in a self-reinforcing cycle. Students retain more of
what they learn from a creative process of this kind. This is called learning by making.
Let It Flow
Research into human development and learning has demonstrated that being challenged to the limits of one’s
ability is fun, and creates experiences that are rich in learning. When students are sufficiently challenged, and
thus enjoying themselves, learning becomes as natural as breathing - you aren’t even aware that you are doing
it. And when the challenge of solving a problem is matched to the student’s current level of knowledge and
skills, a formula for optimal learning emerges. This state is called Flow. Students who create their own
solutions to problems experience the thrill of genuine achievement - an experience altogether different from
simply memorising the achievements of others. This makes learning an adventure. The more empowered
students feel, the more they enjoy their classes, and the more they begin to take charge of their own learning
process.
The Learning Process
The classroom solutions are designed to support a four-step learning process consisting of the following
phases: Connect, Construct, Contemplate and Continue.
One of the key aspects to learning by making is the fact that students learn best when they can either relate
new experiences to their existing ‘knowledge bank’ or are exposed to an idea so compelling that it inspires
them to learn more about it. This is the Connect phase.
The Construct phase is all about constructing things in the real world and piecing knowledge together in the
mind. The children plan, program software or build solutions to solve given assignments.
An important phase in an effective learning process is the Contemplate phase, which involves students taking
time to think about what they have seen or constructed, and deepening their understanding of what they
experience. They discuss the project, reflect and adapt their idea, and the teacher encourages this process by
asking questions.
The Continue phase builds on the natural urge to want to know more. Doing so will lead students to a new
Connect phase, thus allowing them to enter a positive learning curve, where they overcome increasingly
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Gifted Education
The G & T and Honours programmes are designed to challenge students, empower them, encourage risk
taking, creative thinking and individual accountability, foster independent learning and the pursuit of
excellence. The needs of bright and gifted students are fostered through the G & T and Honours
Programmes here at TSS.
The Gifted and Talented (G & T) Programme continues to flourish. It is designed to nurture, support and
extend boys from the Preparatory and the Senior School who demonstrate high levels of ability and academic
potential. Selection for the G & T Programme in both the Senior and Preparatory school is multidimensional
with an emphasis on ability testing and profiling of the top 5% to 10% of students. Current
research indicators of the characteristics of Gifted and Talented student achievers and non-achievers are also
considered in the identification process. Preparatory boys meet weekly in cluster withdrawal classes with their
G & T teacher and are nurtured in class. These boys focus on extending their higher order thinking skills;
creativity and innovative learning techniques; emotional intelligence and knowledge seeking. Senior G & T
boys also meet on a weekly basis with a G & T teacher to work in like-ability groups where they develop their
thinking dispositions and skills while examining topics such as; brain physiology, emotional intelligence,
independent work habits, overcoming thinking blocks, accelerated learning and successful learning strategies.
Looking at the possibilities in life and exploring these, without necessarily a definitive answer, is the basis for
this learning; as well as viewing issues with multi-perspectives. A Year 10 Gifted and Talented semester
elective was implemented in 2008 and continues to provide gifted students a timetabled class to advance their
learning, work on a major project and to hear guest speakers and experts from within and outside the TSS
community.
The Honours Programme complements the G & T programme by offering further opportunities for high
ability students to study academic subjects in greater depth and to enrich and accelerate their learning.
Importantly, this program also provides opportunities for those students who are high achievers through their
persistence and hard work. Various subject areas offer Honours and facilitate a variety of models such as;
extension within the classroom, independent learning projects completed by students and mentored by their
teachers, cluster groups of like-ability students, external national awards/competitions and accelerated English
and Maths classes where appropriate. Emphasis is placed on mentoring the students to reflect on their own
learning journey towards becoming inquiring, independent learners.
The Gifted and Talented/Honours Resource Centre in the Senior School is designed to be comfortable, fun
and stimulating. It is painted green to reflect ‘green hat thinking’ which Dr Edward De Bono has defined as
symbolic of creativity and growth. The room is equipped with stimulating reading material, various
thinking/problem solving games and puzzles, chess sets, computers and printers for students to complete
independent work. The Senior Resource Centre acts as a drop-in centre where students of like ability can
gather.
Information regarding Gifted & Talented at TSS can also be found on our website
http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/giftedtalented.asp, or please contact Mrs Angela Foulds-Cook, Associate
Dean of Teaching and Learning and Head of Gifted Education, on 07 5531 9802.

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Co-Curricular Program
The School extends a warm welcome to you and your family as you embark on an education at The
Southport School. TSS is an extremely dynamic environment and considerable expectation is placed on staff
and students to involve themselves wholeheartedly in the co-curricular life of the School. What follows is a
summary of key aspects of the co-curricular program and other facets of student life in which you will
inevitably find yourself actively involved during your time at the School.
Co-Curricular Expectations
Students are expected to be enthusiastically involved in at least two (2) sports or activities in Years 8 to 11,
whilst strongly encouraged to maintain this interest in their senior year. Many co-curricular opportunities are
available either throughout the year or on a seasonal basis. Very few boys spend their time uninvolved, as it is
quite difficult not to be engaged with the choices available.
GPS Sports & Activities
Term 1 – Swimming, Rowing, Cricket, Sailing, Debating, Golf
Term 2 – Rugby Football, Soccer, Cross-Country
Term 3 – Track & Field, Tennis, Basketball, Gymnastics
Term 4 – Pre-season: Cricket, Rowing, Swimming, Sailing
For more information please visit http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/tsssport/default.asp
Performance Activities
Drama (School major production and House), Music (Choral, Orchestras and Bands) & Speech and Variety
Club.
Cadets and Services
Services
The Services program is an essential component of the School’s community ethos. Service to the community
plays a key role in preparing boys for a life after School and instils values of care and concern for others. This
program manifests itself in various ways in different year groups where the principles of community are
expressed either through involvement on camps, to work in the broader community or participating in the
cadet corps.
Community Service Choices
Year 8, 11 & 12 boys engage in community service activities in their House Groups.
NB. Year 11 & 12 boys not in Cadets are included in this group.
Cadet Choices
Army Cadets, Air Cadets or Naval Cadets are compulsory in Years 9 and 10 (optional for Years 11 & 12). All
students involved MUST attend.
The Services Program involves the entire School Community where boys engage in off-campus activities
with students on Cadet Camp or working on community projects.
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Outdoor Education Program
Outdoor Education
Learning beyond the classroom happens with our extensive Outdoor Education Program developed for
students in Year 3 to Year 11. At the TSS Stradbroke Island complex, boys are encouraged to appreciate beach
ecology and its environs. Our other rural education camp at Hidden Creek provides facilities for abseiling,
orienteering, bush walking, rope courses and canoeing. Both camps are integral to the personal development
of each student and attendance is compulsory.
Further information regarding Outdoor Education can be found online at –
http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/spoextracurr/outdooreducation/outdooreducation.asp.
Camps
Year 8 Stradbroke Camps
These camps are undertaken in class groups and are based at our Outdoor Education Centre on South
Stradbroke Island. Major emphasis is placed upon an environmental study of the island, developing boys’
social skills and camping skills in preparation for later camps. It usually includes an overnight canoeing and
camping trip to a nearby island campsite. These camps occur in either Term 2 or Term 3.
Year 9, 10 & 11 Camps
The Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 camps build sequentially upon the skills and knowledge developed on the
earlier camps. As well as many activities mentioned above the boys are required to engage in a 2 to 4-day
hiking experience in small groups. This is a physical challenge as well as an opportunity for leadership and
social development. The Director of Outdoor Education will provide all relevant details for Year 9, 10 and
11 camps closer to the time of their respective camps.
Year 10 camp is conducted in Term 1. Information will be distributed to students during Week 1 of Term 1,
and it is encouraged that you respond quickly to facilitate efficient organisation for this camp.
The Year 11 camp will be held in Term 3.
The boys will need to have a larger hiking pack and a bushwalking tent (shared between 2 boys) for these
camps.
Outdoor Education experiences are a compulsory component of your sons’ education and families must make
every effort to ensure their sons can participate in this activity.
Note: Please refer to the 2011 School Calendar for further information on all school camps throughout the
year (http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/pubsevents/calendar.asp).
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DOE)
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards programme is an internationally recognised, worldwide youth award scheme
conducted in over one hundred and twenty countries.
As well as being a lot of fun and providing valuable learning, a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is recognised by
the wider community as an award earned by self-motivated, determined and responsible young people.
The Southport School is a licensed operator and so offers students, on a voluntary basis, the opportunity to
work towards achieving this award(s). The vast array of extra-curricular and community service activities
conducted by the School easily satisfy all sections the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
If any new student is interested, it is suggested to join early in the year to utilise many of the School’s
activities for an award. Please contact Mr Craig Humbley on 07 5531 9902, or further information regarding
the DoE Award can be found online at
http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/spoextracurr/dukeofedinburgh/dukeofedinburgh.asp.

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Round Square
The Southport School offers students of the school wonderful opportunities that are facilitated by the
association the school has had since 1974 with The Round Square. Acceptance as a member was the turning
point in the direction of the school. It facilitated the development of vision outside the confines of the state or
the country, making the school and its members, past, present and future, part of the world of education and
a much broader experience.
TSS, for 17 years, was the only school accepted into the organisation in the Southern Hemisphere. Our
association has seen many members of our community be involved with aspects of the organization impelling
new experience, connections and friendships. TSS is the environment of today, with comprehensive and
inclusive programmes thanks to its membership of Round Square and adoption of Hahnian educational
philosophy.
Round Square offers a clear philosophy of education which includes six pillars — the foundation of the
development of creative, responsible, caring people. The Pillars of Round Square facilitate experiences that
are pursued for the sake of knowledge and building character. These include International Understanding, an
important quality for the times we live in as understanding builds a base for real tolerance. Democracy and
democratic processes — in the organisation of the school it affords students the opportunity and forum to
question what is happening in their environment and with grounding in Leadership skills and opportunities
for positions of responsibility, empowers students to make change in their environment.
Environmental Understanding challenges the students to accept responsibility for their physical environment
both school and wider afield. The school has a thorough Outdoor Education programme. Beginning in Year 3
the students are impelled to develop skills, accept challenge and adventure through the grades with
developmental degrees of difficulty in each year group. This leads to the self organised camp in Year 11. In
Round Square schools, challenge is everywhere. Students are not only expected to do well in conventional
ways, but to serve and to lead. Leadership is encompassed in the previous four areas with many of the
students offered leadership opportunities. The last of the foundations is Service. This is striving to achieve
balance between self-improvement and self-denial in the interests of others. This is all combined with the
formal skills of education. The school, through the Round Square philosophy and Mission Statement of the
school addresses the whole person not fragmented parts.
Much of what your sons experience, or are impelled into, in their years at the school lay a foundation for their
future. The reward of this education will become part of your sons’ lives in their future. There is immediate
benefit from involvement in all of the activities the school offers, yet the reality is that years down the track a
real understanding of the Hahnian philosophy will sit comfortably and be a strong foundation. As your sons
grow into manhood they will create new ways and visions not only for themselves, but potentially for the
whole human race.
To understand our involvement with Round Square and the opportunities available outside those that are
interwoven into the operating of the school, I present a concise account of Round Square.
Round Square Mission Statement
Round Square is a worldwide association of schools which share a commitment, beyond academic excellence,
to personal development and responsibility through service, challenge, adventure and international
understanding.
Round Square’s member schools are widely known; but the common bond they share is less recognised and
understood. This bond is important, however, and powerful; for Round Square is an organisation that
embodies one of the twentieth century’s foremost revolutions in education.
This revolution led to the creation of dozens of outstanding schools, and to Outward Bound, the United
World Colleges, the Duke of Edinburgh awards, and other innovations. It continues to influence education in
many countries, and inspires educators at each Round Square school. As of 2005, there are 51 member
schools, with eight in Australia and a number of regional schools.
Kurt Hahn’s philosophy of education inspired the vision of the Round Square, with quotes such as “in your
disability is your opportunity” and “Plus est en vous” and “There’s more in you (than you think)”. You can
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His motive for these innovations was educational. Hahn knew that self-discovery comes through challenges.
Hahn died in 1974. The Times of London remarked that “no one else in our day has created more original
educational ideas and, at the same time, possessed the gift of getting them into practice.”
Student Exchange
At TSS, Mr George organises student exchanges. Most often these are term-length exchanges of one student
for another, though sometimes they are full or half year in duration. Exchanges are worked out on a schoolto-school
basis, with no tuition money changing hands and students travelling on tourist visas. Exchanges also
bring young alumni interested in a career in education for ‘gap’ year (pre-university, post-secondary)
internships at member schools as teaching aides. These experiences bring a fundamental alteration in human
relationship. Students ask questions about their education and level of personal independence, returning with
resolve and a strong direction for their future.
It is a singular honour at any Round Square school to be sent on exchange.
The Round Square network makes it possible to match an exchanged student to a school with minimal
bureaucratic burden and little cost beyond travel and incidental. Because exchange is popular, each school is
enriched by an annual inflow of visitors bringing the views and values of other nations and cultures, and by
returning students whose perspective on society, education and the world has been deepened through
personal experience. At TSS exchange is encouraged at Year 10 level for term four, which has proved to be the
least disruptive academically. Other year group exchanges are certainly accepted, as are different times of the
year. There are also short term national and regional exchange opportunities starting with a two week
opportunity in Year 8.
Round Square Service Projects
Each Round Square school presents an array of service opportunities to its own students. The scope of
activities is enormous, ranging from support for the ill and elderly to child care to maintenance and
rehabilitation of natural areas to operation of life-saving. Internationally thousands of hours of such
volunteer-service work are performed by Round Square students each week. Students also take on emergency
service when help is needed. Schools train students in skills needed to be ready to help others in cases of
emergency or disaster.
From time to time, an opportunity to serve requires the efforts of a team from several schools. Such ‘service
projects’ normally take place during school holidays, and may be structured in either of two ways:
• School-based projects are organised, staffed and logistically supported by a ‘base’ school. These are
opened to all Round Square students once they are up and running and have proved to be successful.
• Round Square International Service Projects: (RSIS) Larger projects may be directed by Round Square
itself. The organisation has the leadership, expertise and funding needed to take on complex,
logistically difficult projects, such as school construction and disaster-relief projects mounted since the
early 1980’s at locations in India and Kenya. Students at Round Square schools raise money each year
to supply construction and emergency-relief materials. These funds are kept in The Prince Alexander
fund (PAF) for ‘bricks and mortar’ purposes only. These projects are advertised and open to all Round
Square Schools with students over sixteen being eligible. Currently there are projects in India, Kenya
and Thailand.
All service projects are organised according to the ‘Round Square Ground Plan’ policies and procedures,
which promote safety and effectiveness. Each is followed by an evaluation to ensure service will have an
educative result for each student.
Mr George holds all information regarding what is available, and you can find information by contacting him,
looking on the Round Square notice board, or the school home page under Round Square or at
www.roundsquare.org.
Each year Round Square schools are asked to nominate candidates for the Kurt Hahn Prize, given to one or
more students who have acted courageously to serve mankind or preserve life. This is Round Square’s only
award. It reflects Hahn’s belief that great things — service of consequence, even heroism - are within the
reach of prepared young persons, and that such deeds should be identified and celebrated. In 1981 Marc
Napier (‘76 — ’81 Radcliffe House) was awarded the Kurt Hahn prize for his courageous effort in rescuing
people from the surf whilst on surf patrol.

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These and other collaborative activities are explained and supported by Echo, the Round Square newsletter,
which is distributed to member schools and comes out quarterly. The magazines are housed in the Library or
with Mr George.
The Annual Conference
Each year Round Square schools send teams of representatives to a five-day conference held at a member
school. The teams, including students, the head of school, a member of the faculty/staff, and a
trustee/governor, are expected to be at least 50 percent comprised of students. During the Conference, the
prior year’s collaborative activities are reported and evaluated and new projects are planned. Discussions
examine topics of importance to schools and the world, especially as they relate to the special theme of each
Conference. An address (usually from a prominent public figure) called The Hahn Lecture is a feature.
The Annual General Meeting (participated in by heads and trustee/governors of member schools, but open to
observation by all) is held at this time. Through activities, expeditions and events designed by the host school,
visitors are introduced to the host school’s country, culture and environment, and to a theme topic.
Friendships and alliances form; prejudices based on national or cultural differences can be overcome. Much
preparation and leadership for each annual Conference is taken on by students at the host school. Annual
Conferences move from school to school and country to country. Hosting a Conference is prized as a
significant challenge to the skills and morale of every member of the host school’s community. TSS hosted
the Annual Conference in 1995.
Conferences for Younger Students
The Junior Regional Conference is held for Year 8 — 9 students over a three or four day period usually early
in the year, and a Regional Conference open to Year 10, 11 & 12 students in the June/July holidays.
Within each conference the six pillars of Round Square are explored so that there will be International,
Leadership, Environmental, Adventure, Challenge, Leadership and Service components in each conference.
A host school arranges a schedule of events and activities, and students and faculty members from each of the
region’s schools attend. These regional gatherings are reported in the TSS Review, Echo newsletter, and at
the following year’s Conference. With the Junior Conference we have linked a period of exchange, usually
two weeks, for delegates to the Conference which is reciprocated later in the year. TSS hosted the Regional
Conference 2010 and the Junior Regional in 2004.
The Round Square Student Committee (RSSC)
The Committee consists of students interested in Round Square from all age groups, students who have been
on exchange or to a conference and incoming exchange students. Students on the Committee accept roles
specific to them to research or action. The RSSC comprises of Office Bearers elected into the position by the
student committee. The Round Square Student Committee meets regularly for meetings to discuss and plan
areas of Round Square within TSS. Activities for fund-raising to support the Prince Alexander Fund (PAF)
for Round Square International Service projects are items on the agenda. The Preparatory School have a
programme in place for Year 7 to be involved with Round Square through independent student initiated
service projects and meetings.
To learn more about the Round Square organisation or Round Square Schools, refer to the TSS home page at
www.tss.qld.edu.au and locate Round Square under TSS Education — General or ask Mr George.
You also can refer to the Round Square Home page at www.roundsquare.org.

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The Chapel of St Alban
Welcome to the Chapel of St Alban. During their time at TSS, the boys learn to value the Chapel. For the old
boys it is a place of pilgrimage, many return to be married and have their children baptized in this special
place.
Services include:
• A midweek service by House
• An Annual Service for each Year Group
• An Annual Commemoration Service for each House to which parents are warmly invited to attend and
support
• Monday at 7 pm - although this can vary, so a visit to the Chapel Calendar online is advisable
• Wednesday Holy Communion at 8 am (parents and friends are especially welcome at this quiet
service)
• Regular Wedding and Baptism Services
• The annual Confirmation Service
Every year students are joined by brothers, sisters, parents and friends in the preparation classes and service.
Please feel free to visit the chapel for the services, for quiet and for private prayers.
Chapel information line and voicemail: 07 5531 9956.
Website: http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/chapel/chapelhome.asp
Counsellor
As part of the Pastoral Care provisions at The Southport School, the school provides a range of student
services. Counselling is one such service.
The School Counsellor is a registered Psychologist and has experience in special education, the assessment of
learning difficulties and the provision of educational support. He also has a background in behaviour
management and parenting programs with young children and adolescents.
Counselling and support is provided for students experiencing difficulties coping with the academic demands
of schooling or with personal issues, which may impinge on school performance.
Assistance can also be provided for parents who are experiencing conflict or other management issues with
their sons.
The School Counsellor has significant input into the formal pastoral care program offered at each year level in
the school. In this instance the Counsellor is a resource for Pastoral Care Teachers in areas such as bullying,
conflict resolution, study skills and motivation, career guidance, subject selection, self-esteem, peer pressure,
drugs and alcohol, and personal and social development of young children, and adolescents.
Lastly, the School Counsellor assists individual students when making decisions about further education,
entrance to universities in Australia and overseas and general career planning. In many cases this is done in
consultation with the schools Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordinator and the student’s
parents.
The School Counsellor, Mr Gannon, can be contacted directly on 07 5531 9952.

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The Harley Stumm Centre - Senior Library
Challenging boys to achieve their maximum potential is the core concern of the Harley Stumm Senior
Library. This is achieved by establishing a positive learning environment and a high-level academic and
professional service for all who visit the space. The library team is committed to providing expert advice and
assistance to all students and dedicated to establishing a collaborative working relationship with both teaching
staff and boys.
Access to the library space in academic time is by class groups or on an individual permission slip via the
classroom teacher. Boys are welcome to access the library’s facilities and resources during recreational times:
before school, recess, lunchtime, after school, but they will be encouraged and directed to use the library
space as an academic arena during such times. Boys may also access the library during evening Prep. On
these occasions, boarders are required to have a permission stamp placed in their Student Record Book by
library staff prior to their arrival.
There are many and varied library resources available online via the Library Homepage. These online
databases are specifically selected for their academic content and relevance to the areas of study being
undertaken by students. For further information, please follow the link below:
http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/library/library.asp. Other resources available for boys include: a wide
ranging and up-to-date collection of non-fiction resources, an extensive collection of fiction, a variety of
magazine and newspaper publications, and borrowing rights to AV and ICT equipment (laptops, digital
cameras and data projectors).
Boys who are ‘information literate’ and understand their information needs become successful, life-long
learners. Becoming actively engaged in a world of ideas and knowledge is essential for all boys who are keen
to achieve at school and life. The mission of library staff is to work with boys and assist them in developing
the confidence to locate, interpret, and critically assess information. The scaffolding that underpins these
skills is allowing all boys to gain timely and integrated instruction in the processes of research, analysis and
understanding.
In cooperation with the English Department, a comprehensive Reading Programme is offered from Years 8 to
10. Boys have timetabled reading periods in the library where the expectation is that, with some guidance,
they will select and read a variety of novels each term. Boys are required to respond in a variety of ways to the
novels they have read. The Reading Programme is an essential component of developing solid literacy skills
at TSS as it enhances boys’ vocabulary, reading comprehension and spelling – all of which are the foundations
of learning.
Opening hours for the Harley Stumm Senior Library are as follows:
Monday
Tuesday to Thursday:
Friday:
Sunday:
7.00am to 5.00pm
7.00am to 5.00pm
6.45pm to 9.00pm
7.00am to 4.00pm
1.00pm to 4.30pm
The Harley Stumm Senior Library welcomes all members of The Southport School community. Further
information regarding the Senior Library’s facilities and resources is available from the Library Homepage or
by contacting library staff.

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Music
The activities of the Music Department at the Preparatory and Senior School at TSS are vigorous and
exciting, offering a diverse range of opportunities from work in the classroom, through group and individual
instrumental tuition, to co-curricular activities for larger groups. This strand focuses on students making
music and developing the ability to think and express themselves in sound. Through immersion in repertoire
from various cultural and historical contexts, students learn to aurally and visually identify, respond to, and
use the elements and patterns of music. This develops the ability to hear what is seen and see what is heard.
Students learn to recognise and interpret emotional, spiritual and expressive content in the music they hear
and perform. Meaning is constructed through engagement with music that is carefully chosen for its musical
content, with the abilities, experience, need and prior knowledge of the students in mind. By singing, playing
instruments, listening, moving, improvising and composing, students experience satisfaction and enjoyment
as they learn.
For further information regarding the Music Store or for relevant application forms, etc., please visit our
website - www.tss.qld.edu.au/academic/music/music.asp, or call Ms Kinkead directly on (07) 5531 9922.
Alternatively, please call the Director of Music, Mr Cooke, on (07) 5531 9936.
Forward
An education in music is invaluable in the development of the whole person. The benefits are enormous and
wide spread, covering all areas of cognitive, spacial, creative and emotional development.
The Music School at TSS offers a wide range of pursuits from learning an instrument (in solo or small group
situations), voice, theoretical and compositional endeavours, speech and drama and effective communication.
As well, opportunity exists for students to participate in ensembles.
The faculty of the Music School includes some of the most professional and expert musicians in Queensland,
enabling an educational experience second to none.
Over TSS’s century long history, the Music School has produced distinguished musicians who have
established themselves on the professional concert stage, in orchestras, in institutions of higher learning and
throughout the arts world.
Maintaining its role at TSS as an innovator and leader in music education, the Music School remains
committed to offering a caring and stimulating environment in which students are encouraged to reach their
full musical potential.
Speech and Drama
The Speech Division of the Music Department offers:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Speech and Drama: Includes Drama and Speech, Performing Text and Acting. This subject is
performance orientated and offers assessment in speech, spoken interpretation and dramatic
performance. Examinations with Trinity College London are recommended.
Communication Skills: Focuses on life skills which include the ability to speak in public, interact
with other people and express ideas in work and leisure situations. Skills to enhance expressive
utterance in both informative and persuasive language are an integral part of this course.
Examinations with Trinity College London are recommended.
Corrective Speech: Correction of speech sounds is the purpose of this subject. Assistance is also
given with reading difficulties. Students with English as a Second Language (ESL) will benefit from
this course.
In all subjects voice production and articulation are essential. Tutoring is also available for debating,
drama, reading in Chapel and other performance activities.

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Music
The School’s aim is to foster and develop an interest in music through music in the classroom, individual
tuition and instrumental and choral groups which consist of choirs, bands, orchestras, chamber groups and
Ensembles, and from time to time other speciality groups may be formed.
Music in the Classroom
The Preparatory School
In Prep to Year 7 music literacy is developed through singing, listening, movement and creating music. The
programme is developmental and students experience a wide variety of activities, both vocal and instrumental.
The Secondary School
Students study music in an “intensive study mode” where four lessons per week are taught for four weeks in
each semester. Students study basic musicianship through analysing repertoire, composition and
performance.
In Years 9 to 12 there is an elective music course that covers musical performance, composition and analysis
of repertoire. Students work with the latest music software in a computer keyboard lab.
Instrumental/Vocal Music
Lessons are available in both the Preparatory and Secondary Schools in the following subjects:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, French Horn,
Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Electric Bass, Classical, Contemporary Guitar Styles & Jazz Guitar, Singing,
Piano, Pipe Organ, Percussion & Drums and Music Theory.
Making music is a collaborative process and requires interaction with others. Therefore, as boys become
more proficient, they will be expected to become members of the school music groups.
Studio Concerts/Student Recital Nights
During each term, concerts are held to provide opportunities for students to perform as a soloist. At these
concerts parents and friends are invited to hear student performances in a relaxed and comfortable
environment.
Scholarships
HJ King Music Scholarships are offered annually for students from Year 8 onwards. This scholarship is for
boys who excel on an instrument or voice.
Organ Scholarship is offered every 2 to 3 years for students who show an interest in, or proficiency on, organ
(classic pipe organ).
Both of these scholarships offer part remission of academic fees. An Information Sheet and Application
Forms for both scholarships are available online from our website from January 2011.
Recording Exam Results on Senior Certificates (Music and Speech)
Trinity Guildhall London and AMEB
Queensland Studies Authority has announced that candidates who sit for particular grades in Years 10 and 12
are eligible to have those subjects recorded on their Senior Certificates. For more information on this, please
contact the Music Department.

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Fees
Lessons will be billed per semester. There are 15 lessons per semester and a minimum enrolment of one
term is required.
**Group Lessons (boys sharing a ½ hour lesson) ........................................................ $20.90 per lesson
Private lessons (½ Hour) ............................................................................................... $34.10 per lesson
Long Private Lessons (1 hour)....................................................................................... $67.10 per lesson
School Instrument Hire Surcharge: ............................................................................ $330.00 per annum
Students sitting music exams are responsible for their own entry fees and accompanist fees.
**Please Note: Group lessons are only available for the first year of music tuition in the Prep School.
However, group lessons are available for speech until year 7. There are no group lessons in the Senior
School.
Termination of Lessons
It should be clearly understood by all parents and students that initial enrolment for instrumental or speech
lessons is for one term. If lessons are to be discontinued at any time, the School requires notice in writing
(using a “Change of Enrolment” form) to be forwarded to the Director of Music from parent or guardian.
Four (4) weeks notice is required. However, the deadline for cancellation each term is prior to the
commencement of the following term. Change of Enrolment forms are available from either the Preparatory
or Senior Music Departments or from the TSS Music website. Please note verbal advice to the teacher or
phone call cannot be accepted.
If this notice in writing is not received in due time, then half a term’s fees will be payable.
This requirement does not apply, of course, in cases where parents have been advised by the Director of
Music to discontinue lessons.
Boarders’ Practice
A supervisor is especially employed by the Music Department for this purpose and students must report to
the supervisor before beginning their practice. Students who take music lessons through the school will be
given preference to rooms and practice times. Practice times are from 6.15pm – 8.15pm Monday to
Thursday. The 6.15pm time slot is to encourage Rogers House boarders to attend regular practice.
Examinations
It is advised that for your son to maintain suitable progress in his music studies, an examination be
undertaken yearly with either Trinity Guildhall or AMEB.
Music and Speech Awards
Music and Speech Award requirements available on the school website..
Purchase of Music Supplies
Southport Music offers competitive prices on all sheet music and music accessories.
Hire of Instruments
It is expected that the majority of students will purchase or hire an instrument after the introductory tuition.
The Music Department has a number of instruments available for hire to beginners (Violins, Violas, Cellos,
Double Basses, Oboes, Bassoons, French Horns, Tubas & Euphoniums).

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Once School instruments are hired, they become the responsibility of the boy and his parents. They are
supplied in good order and any damage (beyond normal wear and tear) must be made good. Parents should
insure School instruments against theft. Insurance documentation will be cited by the Director of Music.
Valuations can be supplied. Parents, whose economic circumstances would prevent them buying these
instruments, should approach the Director of Music concerning an extended hire period. After one year of
hire, students are expected to purchase their own instruments.
Southport Music can arrange hire of a large range of instruments through Musicorp.
Lesson Times
Lesson times will take place during school hours. Students in Years 11 and 12 in the Senior School and Year
7 in the Prep School have preference for the out-of-hours times, depending on teacher availability. It is
advised that students only undertake a maximum of two lessons a week in school hours.
Punctuality
Punctuality is important to the successful operation of the instrumental/speech tuition programme. Students
who are habitually late, or frequently miss lessons, for frivolous reasons may be removed from the
programme.
Notice of Inability to Attend a Lesson
If the student is absent from school for any reason (illness, family reasons, school excursions, etc.) the parent
must notify the instrumental teacher personally or the Music Department prior to the commencement of the
school day. If this is not done, the lesson will be charged and not made up. It must be understood that no
allowance can be made for single lessons missed through forgetfulness. Provided prior notification of the
absence is given, teachers will attempt to make up lessons missed through school excursions, where possible.
Lessons missed through the absence of a teacher will be made up or credited at the end of each semester.
In the event of the Music/Speech lesson clashing with a school exam, excursion, or camp, it is the student’s
responsibility to inform the teacher prior to the event so that an alternative lesson time can be arranged.
Note: Boys who fail to attend lessons, without appropriate notice, are considered to be missing school
periods and will be disciplined accordingly. These lessons will be charged for, with no obligation on the part
of the teacher to make up the lesson.
For prolonged illnesses special arrangements must be made with the Director of Music. No lessons can be
arranged until the Director of Music has the signed Music Application Form to hand.
Instrumental Music and Speech Enrolment Form
Before your son can commence music/speech lessons, a completed enrolment form needs must be returned
to the Music Department Office. This form can be found within the Music Brochure and can be returned
via fax 55319923 or email jan.kinkead@tss.qld.edu.au. For any questions relating to Music, please contact Jan
Kinkead on 55319922.

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Vocational Education & Training
Many people will have seen the exposure being given to vocational training in the media in recent times, as
both the federal and state governments explain new directions, new strategies and newly funded schemes to
promote specific jobs-related training. The government plan is to produce an educated, well skilled work
force, capable of leading the country’s economic growth and development through the 21 st century.
So, what does this mean to you and your sons enrolling at TSS?
Year 10 is a crucial year for decisions concerning future directions. What are my strengths, interests and
abilities? Where do I see myself after school? What are my realistic possibilities when I leave school? How do
I achieve my goals? These are big questions requiring thought, discussion and advice. During term 3, a 12
lesson block of time is given to careers education, providing time for the boys to ponder these and related
questions and to seek information firmly aimed at future directions. It is important to understand prerequisite
subjects needed for certain university courses, the QTAC application process as well as alternatives
to life through university.
The school firmly believes in the benefits of work experience as another tool in this decision-making process.
Our boys are encouraged to undertake at least one placement in a workplace of choice to explore the world of
work. These placements can occur in holiday time or on a one day / week basis. It is hoped that by
experiencing the world of work, the boys will clear up some myths or at least gain some insight into a job
which may be of interest. This, in turn, will hopefully help in the selection of senior subjects, as well as
identifying the areas of interest and enjoyment. In addition, work experience exposes boys to the demands of
the workplace and they come to realise the importance of intangibles such as initiative, presentation and
grooming, punctuality and enthusiasm. In short they begin to develop their employability skills.
Many boys choose to undertake a school-based traineeships or apprenticeship as part of their senior
schooling. This program provides trainees with an opportunity to “earn as they learn”. Trainees are paid for
their on-the-job training, which accounts for 48 days each year. In addition, the provision of the theoretical
coursework by a registered training organisation, which complements the on-job training, is paid for by the
government. The employer gains an employee specifically trained in the knowledge and skills needed in that
particular business, while the employee gains an employable edge over the competition, as well as wages and a
nationally recognized qualification. It is a great scheme where all parties win.
It is hoped that the VET pathway at TSS will produce young men with the knowledge, skills and confidence
to be directly employable upon leaving school and/or students who are better prepared for tertiary studies and
the world of work.
For any enquiries, please contact Mr Halpin (Coordinator of Vocational Education and Training) on
07 5531 9896.

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School Uniform
The Store is located near the tennis courts (on the Senior Campus) and can be contacted on 07 5531 9823.
Uniform requirements for the Senior School are listed below. The Store is open Monday to Friday from 8
am to 4.30 pm. Please also visit http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/schoolorgs/thestore.asp for detailed information
including uniform lists.
The Store will be open for business until 4 pm on Wednesday 7 December, 2010, and will re-open on
Monday 17 January, 2011. The Store will also be closed on Wednesday 26 January, 2011, for Australia Day.
Pre-loved Uniforms
The full range of pre-loved uniforms (second hand uniforms will be on sale in the Centenary Centre on
Friday 21, Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 of January.
Please feel free to come in and inspect the clothing and bags on offer and save a few dollars at the same time.
All items are half-new item price
A full range of pre-loved clothing is available all year round, at the rear of The Store next to the changing
rooms.
Summer Uniform
Worn for Term 1 and from the start of Term 4 until the end of the school year.
• Felt Akubra hat with school band or Bucket hat (compulsory)
• Black leather lace-up school shoes (polished)
• Grey long socks (elasticised)
• Grey short trousers
• Black belt
• Short sleeved shirt with school pocket
• School pullover (optional)
• School approved rain jacket available from The Store
Winter Uniform
Worn for Term 2 to the end of Term 3.
• Felt Akubra hat with school band or Bucket hat (compulsory)
• Navy Blazer
• Black leather lace-up school shoes (polished)
• Grey short socks
• Grey Long Trousers
• Black belt
• Short sleeved shirt with school pocket
• School pullover (optional)
• School approved rain jacket available from The Store
Chapel Dress (Formal Dress)
This is the School formal dress and is worn on special occasions. Chapel Dress is compulsory attire for every
Thursday in Term 2 and Term 3.
• Navy Blazer
• Long sleeved blue shirt
• School tie
• Long grey trousers with black belt
• Grey short socks
• Black leather lace-up school shoes (polished)
• School pullover (as required)

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Sports Uniform
Physical Education dress is as follows:
• Gym shoes
• White socks
• Navy shorts
• House shirt
• School/House cap or bucket cap
Please visit http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/tsssport/default.asp for detailed information regarding the Sports Uniforms.
Dress To & From School
Coming To School
You must always wear full School uniform to travel to School each morning with the one exception of an
official School or House sports practice that starts before 7.15 am. Full School uniform includes wearing the
School hat.
Going Home
The normal dress to travel home at the end of the School day is School uniform (including hat). The
following additional points are made:
• Travel by Bus: School uniform is compulsory at all times.
• Travel by Car: Provided you are collected within the School ground sports/cadet uniform may be
worn after Sport and Services. If you are collected on the road outside the School
grounds then full uniform must be worn.
• Travel by Bike: School uniform, unless after 5 pm following a sports practice. A helmet is
compulsory.
• Walking: School uniform, unless after 5 pm following a sports practice.
Please Note:
(i) If your route takes you through a business area e.g. Southport Shopping Area,
Southport Park, you must wear uniform
(ii) You must never mix uniforms. You must be completely in School uniform or
completely in PE dress or completely in correct uniform for your sport.
The School Hat
Boys are required to wear their school Akubra to and from school, and are to have a hat (either Akubra or
TSS Bucket hat) with them at all times during the school day. The School hat is compulsory for all boys in
the Senior School, and must be worn at all outdoor formal occasions. It is compulsory to wear the School hat
whilst travelling to and from School, with the single exception that cyclists are to wear a helmet while riding.
The School cap or bucket hat is to be worn for PE lessons, general sports training and outside recreational
activities.

Map of the Preparatory Campus
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Map of the Senior Campus

Senior Campus Classroom Layout
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Tuition Fees
Amount per term if
paid by due date
Discount per Term if
paid by due date
Amount per Term if
not paid by due date
Prep Year – Year 3 $ 2,562.00 $135.00 $2,697.00
Years 4 - 7 $ 3,253.00 $171.00 $3,424.00
Years 8 – 10 $ 4,255.00 $223.00 $4,478.00
Years 11 – 12 $ 4,312.00 $226.00 $4,538.00
Boarding Fees
Full Boarding Years
Years 5 – 12
Monday - Friday Boarding
Years 5 – 12
$3,915.00 $206.00 $4,121.00
$3,044.00 $160.00 $3,204.00
Registration Fee: The Registration Fee per student is $165 (incl. GST) –non-refundable
Note: This fee will increase to $300 in January 2012.
Enrolment Fee: The Enrolment Fee payable prior to commencement of the student is $940 (nonrefundable).
Note: This fee will increase to $1,300 in January 2012.
The non-refundable enrolment fee includes life membership of the Old Southportonians’ Association (OSA), enabling your
son to enjoy the social and business networking opportunities of being a TSS Old Boy and OSA member.
School’s Fees Policy
The Fees Notice should be read in conjunction with the School’s Fees Policy.
Tuition and Boarding Fees are charged on a term basis. There are four terms per school year. Semester or
yearly payment is also acceptable. Please note payment of
ALL school fees are required prior to the commencement of each term.
NO student will be allowed to commence a new term whilst all or part of the previous term’s fees remain unpaid.
[Refer Application for Admission – Conditions of Entry]
Payment may be made by cheque, cash or EFTPOS to the School Reception from 8.15am – 4.15pm. Internet
payments may be made via the School’s website: www.tss.qld.edu.au, and credit card payments by
telephoning 1300 300 975.
Note: Additional charges will apply for ALL credit card payments. Fee free options are available,
please see Payment Options.
Visa/Mastercard – 1.2% Amex – 2.3% Diners – 2.3%
Withdrawal of Student/Change of status
One term’s notice must be given to the Admissions Registrar in writing, prior to the removal of a student
from the School or transfer from boarding to day student, otherwise a term’s fee will be charged.

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Not Included
School fees do not include personal expenditure such as medical, travel, project material costs and functions.
Sibling Discount
The School Council has approved a discount of 15% on tuition fees for the third and subsequent student
from one family attending the School simultaneously. Additionally, should you have three or more children
enrolled at St Hilda’s School and TSS, please contact the Business Manager in relation to sibling discount.
Paying Fees in Advance
Should you wish to pay several years of school fees in advance, please contact the Business Manager.
Monday - Friday Boarding – Full Term only
The School offers student accommodation Monday to Friday. ‘ From the commencement of 2011, students
will be able to stay on campus Friday night. It will, therefore, be “in” after dinner Sunday evening and “out”
after breakfast Saturday. This change has been made to accommodate students involved in co-curricular
activities.
From 2012, Monday-Friday boarding will be phased out and only full boarding will be available for new
students. Monday-Friday boarding will, however, remain an option for current Monday-Friday boarders for
the duration of their schooling at TSS.
Occasional Boarding
Weekly (3 meals/day and accommodation) $458.00 per week
Additional days $73.00 per day
Music Fees (inclusive of GST)
• **Group Lessons (boys sharing a ½ hour lesson) ............. $20.90 per lesson
• Private lessons (½ Hour) ................................................... $34.10 per lesson
• Long Private Lessons (1 hour) ........................................... $67.10 per lesson
• School Instrument Hire Surcharge: .................................. $330.00 per annum
Students sitting music exams are responsible for their own entry fees and accompanist fees.
**Please Note: Group lessons are only available for the first year of music tuition in the Prep School.
However, group lessons are available for speech until year 7. There are no group lessons in the Senior
School.
For further details, please refer to the Music & Speech Information brochure available from the Music
Department.
Student Accident Insurance
The School pays an insurance premium for an Accident Protection Plan managed by Willis Australia Ltd.
This cover is available 24 hours 365 days per year, but is limited to School activities and/or official organised
sporting activities of the School. The benefits under the policy are limited and are listed in the annual
brochure provided to all parents at the commencement of the year.
As the benefits under the Accident Protection Plan are limited, the School strongly recommends you take
out additional accident and health cover for students at the School.

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Goods & Services Tax
The supply of educational courses is GST-free and this includes excursions or field trips, course materials but
only if directly related to the curriculum and excludes any food component. Goods sold or leased to students
are not GST-free. Student accommodation is GST-free.
These fees were approved at the School Council meeting on 3 November 2010.
Chairman
TSS School Council
Payment Options
Payments may be made by a range of options to suit your needs. Please note the options listed will incur a fee
if payment is by credit card. There are no additional fees for payments made by direct debit and BPay (from
cheque or savings account), cash or cheque.
Please remember in choosing one of the preferred payment methods below that in order to qualify for the
discount the net amount payable must be received on or before the discount/due date of the Notice.
Smartapay
Internet: To make secure payments with your credit card at any time. Simply go to www.tss.qld.edu.au and
click on the fee payment button. Please be aware that there is a charge with credit card payments, which will
appear on screen before you confirm the payment.
• Phone: Call 1300 300 975 to make secure credit card payments.
• Direct Debit Request: Make automatic payments directly from your bank account or credit card.
• Telephone & Internet Banking BPAY®: Contact your bank or financial institution to make this
payment from your cheque, savings or transaction account. More info www.bpay.com.au.
• Australia Post: Make your payments at any Australia Post Office, using cash, cheque or debit cards.
• Mail: Send your cheque (made payable to SmartaPay + your Reference Number) to SmartaPay,
Locked 9, Gold Coast Mail Centre, QLD, 9726.
School Plan
School Plan pays your fees directly to the School at the beginning of each term. You simply pay School Plan
over easy-to-manage monthly instalments. Brochures are available from the School or by telephoning 1800
337 419 (additional fees apply).
TSS Payment Plan
Monthly payment plans can also be arranged directly with the School. These plans can be processed via direct
debit or credit card (additional fees will apply for credit card payments). Contact our Fees Coordinator on 07
5531 9959 to arrange this option.
The monthly amount payable is detailed below.
Tuition Fees
Amount per..... Year Term Month(commencing 1/2/11)
Prep Year – Year 3 $10,788.00 $2,697.00 $1,078.80
Years 4 - 7 $13,696.00 $3,424.00 $1,369.60
Years 8 - 10 $17,912.00 $4,478.00 $1,791.20
Years 11 - 12 $18,152.00 $4,538.00 $1,815.20
Note: Additional charges will apply for ALL credit card payments: Visa/Mastercard – 1.2%
Amex – 2.3%
Diners – 2.3%

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Fee Notice - Overseas Full Fee Paying Students
Annual Tuition Fee Schedule
All amounts are shown in Australian dollars.
Prep Year - 3 $20,573.00
Years 4 - 7 $23,686.00
Years 8 - 10 $24,818.00
Years 11 - 12 $25,687.00
Annual Full Boarding Fee
Years 5 - 12 $17,903.00
Monday – Friday Boarding Fee
Years 5 - 12 $13,524.00
Registration Fee
The Registration Fee per student is AUD$165 (incl. GST) – non-refundable.
Note: This fee will increase to $300 in January 2012.
Enrolment Fee
The Enrolment Fee payable prior to commencement of the student is $2,440 ($940 non-refundable, $1,500
refunded at completion of study at the School, or disbursed against any fees remaining at that time).
The non-refundable enrolment fee includes life membership of the Old Southportonians’ Association (OSA), enabling your
son to enjoy the social and business networking opportunities of being a TSS Old Boy and OSA member.
Note: This fee will increase to $2,800 in January 2012 ($1,300 non-refundable).
Payment Dates
Semester 1 - Thursday, 27 January 2011
Semester 2 - Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Payment of Fees
The Fees Notice should be read in conjunction with the School’s Fees Policy.
NO student will be allowed to commence a new term whilst all or part of the previous term’s fees remain unpaid.
[Refer Application for Admission – Conditions of Entry].
Payment may be made by cheque, cash or EFTPOS to the Accounts Office from 8.15am – 4.15pm. Internet
payments may be made via the School’s website: www.tss.qld.edu.au and credit card payments by telephoning
1300 300 975.
Note: Additional charges will apply for ALL credit card payments:
Visa/Mastercard – 1.2% Amex – 2.3% Diners – 2.3%

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Withdrawal of Student / Change of Status
One term’s notice must be given to the Admissions Registrar in writing, prior to the removal of a student
from the School or transfer from boarding to day student, otherwise a term’s fee will be charged.
Students wishing to change their status as an overseas student during the school term are required to pay the
overseas fee for the remainder of that term.
Refund Policy and Dispute Resolution Policy
Please see attached documents – Refund Policy for all International Student Programs and Dispute
Resolution Policy for International Students.
Medical Expenses
Medical expenses are covered under the Overseas Students’ Health Cover (OSHC). However, a gap
payment will be charged to school fee accounts.
Ancillary health services such as dental and physiotherapy are not covered under OSHC.
OSHC is arranged through AHM by the School from the commencement of your son’s enrolment at TSS.
Please note this cover is mandatory and your son would be in breach of his Visa requirements if he was not
covered.
Optional extras may also be added to this cover (not covered in school fees).
Not Included
School fees do not include personal expenditure such as travel, project material costs and functions.
Sibling Discount
The School Council has approved a discount of 15% on tuition fees for the third and subsequent student
from one family attending the School simultaneously. Additionally, should you have three or more children
enrolled at St Hilda’s School and TSS, please contact the Business Manager in relation to sibling discount.
Monday to Friday Boarding – Full Term only
The School offers student accommodation Monday to Friday. From the commencement of 2011, students
will be able to stay on campus Friday night. It will, therefore, be “in” after dinner Sunday evening and “out”
after breakfast Saturday. This change has been made to accommodate students involved in co-curricular
activities.
From 2012, Monday-Friday boarding will be phased out and only full boarding will be available for new
students. Current Monday-Friday boarders will remain unchanged for the duration of their schooling at
TSS.
Occasional Boarding
The Director of Boarding requires a minimum of two (2) weeks notice.
Weekly - 3 meals/day and accommodation $458.00 per week
Additional days $73.00 per day
Music Fees (inclusive of GST) AUD
**Group Lessons (boys sharing a ½ hour lesson) ................................ $20.90 per lesson
Private lessons (½ Hour) ....................................................................... $34.10 per lesson

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Long Private Lessons (1 hour) ............................................................... $67.10 per lesson
School Instrument Hire Surcharge: .................................................... $330.00 per annum
**Please Note: Group lessons are only available for the first year of music tuition in the Prep School.
However, group lessons are available for speech until year 7. There are no group lessons in the Senior
School.
For further details, please refer to the Music & Speech Information brochure available from the Music
Department.
Student Accident Insurance
The School pays an insurance premium for an Accident Protection Plan managed by Willis Australia Ltd.
This cover is available 24 hours 365 days per year, but is limited to School activities and/or official organised
sporting activities of the School. The benefits under the policy are limited and are listed in the annual
brochure provided to all parents at the commencement of the year.
As the benefits under the Accident Protection Plan are limited, the School strongly recommends you take
out additional accident and health cover for students at the School.
These fees were approved at the School Council meeting on 3 November 2010.
Chairman
TSS School Council
Payment Options
Please remember in choosing one of the preferred payment methods below that in order to qualify for the
discount the net amount payable must be received on or before the discount/due date of the Notice.
Smartapay
Internet: To make secure payments with your credit card at any time. Simply go to www.tss.qld.edu.au and
click on the fee payment button. Please be aware that there is a charge with credit card payments, which will
appear on screen before you confirm the payment.
• Phone: Call 1300 300 975 to make secure credit card payments.
• Direct Debit Request: Make automatic payments directly from your bank account or credit card.
• Telephone & Internet Banking BPAY®: Contact your bank or financial institution to make this
payment from your cheque, savings or transaction account. More info www.bpay.com.au.
• Australia Post: Make your payments at any Australia Post Office, using cash, cheque or debit cards.
• Mail: Send your cheque (made payable to SmartaPay + your Reference Number) to SmartaPay,
Locked 9, Gold Coast Mail Centre, QLD, 9726.
Electronic Funds Transfer
Bank
National Australia Bank
Bank Address Scarborough Street Southport QLD 4215
Account Name The Southport School
BSB No 084-004
Account No 02-8575658
Swift Code NATAAU3302S

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Fees Policy
Introduction
Scope
Policy
The Southport School (“the School”) serves students from families who demonstrate a commitment to the
Anglican Faith and/or Anglican Education. The School is committed to ensuring its educational community
endeavours to be a Christian community.
This policy is to be read in conjunction with the School Enrolment Policy.
• In line with its vision and mission, the School is committed to ensuring the fees, levies and charges are
fair and equitable and incur the minimum liability to parents and guardians while ensuring the
financial viability of the School.
• Confidentiality and the dignity of the family will be maintained in all matters pertaining to the
collection of fees.
• School Fee statements will normally be issued prior to the commence of each term and will be due and
payable by Day 1 of Week 1 of each term. Parents / Guardians who are unable to pay by the due date
are to contact the Fees Coordinator promptly to arrange a suitable payment plan.
• Unless otherwise agreed, both parents / guardians will be jointly responsible for the payment of School
Fees.
• School Fees will be set by the School Council on the recommendation of the School Finance
Committee and are based on budgetary estimates for the following year.
• One term’s notice is required for withdrawal from the School. Should this not be given, one term’s
fees are to be paid in lieu.
• A non-refundable Enrolment Application Fee is payable on submission of the Application for
Enrolment form.
• An Enrolment Confirmation Fee is payable at the time the enrolment is confirmed. This fee is non
refundable.
• It is School Policy that parents / guardians will not be permitted to enrol their student(s) in
discretionary (extra/co curricular including sporting, cultural, music tuition, outdoor education camps
and tours) school activities unless the agreed school fees have been paid.
• In rare circumstances of financial hardship it is important that the School is advised immediately so
that compassionate considerations can occur.
• In fairness to those parents / guardians who pay School Fees on time it is unreasonable for families to
ignore fee accounts or fail to contact the School promptly. The School will follow up all overdue
School Fee accounts.
• If the School cannot resolve any outstanding fees, debt collection and recovery action will be taken to
recover the fees from the parents together with all associated costs.
• The School reserves the right, when necessary, to withdraw enrolment or re-enrolment from a student
when:
• fees are outstanding from a previous term.
• agreed commitments for the payment of School Fees have consistently not been met.
• there is ongoing discourtesy in relation to the payment of fees and refusal to develop a
sustainable payment plan.
Definitions
In this policy, the following terms are defined as:
• School Fees refers to tuition fees, levies, both subject and other and any other charges in relation to activities
associated with the student’s attendance at the School.
• Enrolment Application Fee is a non-refundable administrative fee submitted with the Application form.
The amount of the fee will be set from time to time by the School Council.

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• Enrolment Confirmation Fee is the fee payable at the time the enrolment is confirmed and is a nonrefundable
fee. The amount of the fee will be set from time to time by the School Council.
• Mission is to challenge each boy to achieve excellence in a Christian community where education embraces
the whole of life.
• Vision is to provide a balanced and holistic Christian learning community in the Anglican tradition, working
with families to create outstanding young men who are confident, happy and responsible, with highly
developed skills in the areas of leadership, thinking, creativity and emotional intelligence.
• Parents/guardian/carer means the person(s) charged under law with the legal responsibility for the long
term interests of the student (usually parents).
International Student Refund Policy
A copy of this policy will be provided to the student (or parent(s)/legal guardian if the student is under 18) at
a reasonable time prior to a written agreement being signed or an amount is paid for a registered course,
whichever happens first.
1) This refund policy applies to all course monies paid to the School and includes any course monies paid
to an education agent to be remitted to the School.
2) Fees for services paid to education agents by students (or parent(s)/legal guardian if the student is
under 18) are not covered by this refund policy.
3) The Registration fee and Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
4) Payment of Course Fees and Refunds
i) Fees are payable 6 months in advance.
ii) All fees must be paid in Australian dollars.
iii) If the student changes visa status (e.g. becomes a temporary or permanent resident) he will
continue to pay full overseas student’s fees for the duration of that term.
iv) Refunds will be reimbursed in Australian dollars and the payment sent to the applicant’s
home country unless otherwise requested in writing.
v) Refunds will be paid to the person who enters into the written agreement unless the School
receives written advice from the person who enters the written agreement to pay the refund
to someone else.
5) All notification of withdrawal from a course, or applications for refunds, must be made in writing and
submitted to The Headmaster or Admissions Registrar.
6) Unsuccessful Enrolment/Visa Rejection
i) The School will refund within four weeks all course monies paid where the student’s
application for enrolment is refused by the School. [Applicable only if payment of fees has
accompanied the application/enrolment form and lodgement of the written agreement.]
ii) The School will refund within four weeks all course monies paid where the student produces
evidence that the application made by the student for a student visa has been rejected by the
Australian immigration authorities.
7) Student Default
i) Refunds for student default apply to tuition fees only. Course monies (excluding tuition fees)
will be refunded on a pro rata basis proportional to the amount of time the student was
studying in the course, except where a non-refundable payment on behalf of the student has
been made.
ii) If the student does not provide written notice of withdrawal and does not start the course on
the agreed starting date, only one term’s (or ten weeks) tuition fees will be refunded from the
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iii) The School will refund within four weeks of the receipt of written notification of withdrawal
by the student (or parent(s)/legal guardian if the student is under 18) tuition fees paid by or
on behalf of the student less the amounts to be retained as agreed and detailed below.
a) If written notice is received up to four weeks prior to commencement of the course, the
School will be entitled to retain the Registration Fee.
b) If written notice is received less than four weeks prior to commencement of the course
70% of the tuition fee will be refunded.
c) If written notice is received within six months of the commencement date of the
student’s course, only one term’s (or ten weeks) tuition fees will be refunded from the
annual tuition fee.
d) If written notice is received more than six months after the commencement date of the
student’s course no refund of tuition fees will be made.
iv) No refund of tuition fees will be made where a student’s enrolment is cancelled for any of the
following reasons;
a) Failure to maintain satisfactory course progress (visa condition 8202).
b) Failure to maintain satisfactory attendance (visa condition 8202).
c) Failure to maintain approved welfare and accommodation arrangements (visa condition
8532).
d) Failure to pay tuition fees.
e) Any behaviour identified as resulting in enrolment cancellation in The Southport
School’s Behaviour Policy/Code of Conduct.
8) School Default
Any default by the School must be compliant with the provisions of the ESOS Act 2000 and the ESOS
regulations 2001 (as amended).
i) If for any reason the School is unable to offer a course, a full refund of fees paid will be made
within 14 days of the agreed starting day.
ii) If for any reason the School is unable to continue offering a course after student
commencement, a full refund of tuition fees paid, including for the portion of the course
already taught, will be made within 14 days of the day the course ceased to be delivered.
9) This agreement, and the availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove the right of
the student to take action under Australia’s consumer protection laws.
10) Definitions
i) Course money – includes tuition fees, any amount received by the School for Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC) and any other amount the student has to pay in order to
undertake the course.
ii) Course – refers to the CRICOS Registered Course. eg: Primary Prep – Year 7 Boys
(000724G) ; Secondary Junior Years 8,9,& 10 Boys (004962F); and Senior Secondary Years 11
– 12 Boys (004963E).
International Student School Deferment, Suspension and
Cancellation
Deferment of Commencement of Study Requested by Student
The Southport School will only grant a deferment of commencement of studies for compassionate and
compelling circumstances. These include but are not limited to:
a) illness, where a medical certificate states that the student was unable to attend classes.
b) bereavement of close family members such as parents or grandparents (where possible a death
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c) major political upheaval or natural disaster in the home country requiring emergency travel that has
impacted on studies.
d) a traumatic experience which has impacted on the student (these cases should be where possible
supported by police or psychologists’ reports). The final decision for assessing and granting a
deferment of commencement of studies lies with the Headmaster.
Suspension of Study Requested by Student
Once the student has commenced the course, The Southport School will only grant a suspension of study for
compassionate and compelling circumstances. These include but are not limited to;
a) illness, where a medical certificate states that the student was unable to attend classes.
b) bereavement of close family members such as parents or grandparents (where possible a death
certificate should be provided).
c) major political upheaval or natural disaster in the home country requiring emergency travel that has
impacted on studies.
d) a traumatic experience which has impacted on the student (these cases should be where possible
supported by police or psychologists’ reports).
The period of suspension will not be included in attendance calculations.
The final decision for assessing and granting a suspension of studies lies with the Headmaster.
Assessing Requests for Deferment or Suspension of Studies
Applications will be assessed on merit by the Headmaster.
All applications for deferment or suspension will be considered within 10 working days.
Exclusion from Class (1–28 days)
The Southport School may exclude a student from class studies on the grounds of misbehaviour by the
student. Exclusion will occur as the result of any behaviour identified as resulting in exclusion in The
Southport School’s Code of Behaviour Policy and Social Code. This includes smoking, drinking of alcohol
and possession or taking of drugs.
Excluded students must abide by the conditions of their exclusion from studies which will depend on the
welfare and accommodation arrangements in place for each student and which will be determined by the
Headmaster.
Where the student is provided with homework or other studies for the period of the exclusion, the student
must continue to meet the academic requirements of the course.
Exclusions from class will not be recorded on the national register, PRISMS.
Periods of ‘exclusion from class’ will not be included in attendance calculations as per The Southport
School’s Course Progress and Attendance Policy.
School Initiated Suspension of Studies (28 days +)
The Southport School may initiate a suspension of studies for a student on the grounds of misbehaviour by
the student. Suspension will occur as the result of any behaviour identified as resulting in suspension in The
Southport School’s Code of Behaviour Policy and Social Code.
Suspended students must abide by the conditions of their suspension from studies which will depend on the
welfare and accommodation arrangements in place for each student and which will be determined by the
Headmaster.
Students who have been suspended for more than 28 days are required to return to their home country by the
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) unless special circumstances exist (e.g. the student is
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If special circumstances exist, the student must abide by the conditions of his or her suspension which will
depend on the welfare and accommodation arrangements in place for each student and which will be
determined by the Headmaster.
Suspensions will be recorded on PRISMS.
The period of suspension will not be included in attendance calculations.
Cancellation of Enrolment
The Southport School will cancel the enrolment of a student under the following conditions;
a) Failure to pay course fees.
b) Failure to maintain approved welfare and accommodation arrangements (visa condition 8532).
c) Any behaviour identified as resulting in cancellation in The Southport School’s Code of Behaviour
Policy or Social Code.
The Southport School is required to report failure to maintain satisfactory course progress and failure to
maintain satisfactory attendance to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
Complaints and Appeals
Student requested deferment and suspension are not subject to The Southport School’s Complaints and
Appeals Policy.
Exclusion from class is subject to The Southport School’s Complaints and Appeals Policy.
School initiated suspension, where the suspension is to be recorded in PRISMS, and cancellation are subject
to The Southport School’s Complaints and Appeals Policy.
For the duration of the appeals process, the student is required to maintain your enrolment and attendance at
all classes as normal. The Headmaster will determine if participation in studies will be in class or under a
supervised arrangement outside of classes.
If students access The Southport School’s complaints and appeals process regarding a school initiated
suspension, where the suspension is recorded in PRISMS, or cancellation, the suspension or cancellation will
not be reported in PRISMS until the complaints and appeals process is finalised, unless extenuating
circumstances relating to the welfare of the student apply.
Extenuating circumstances include;
a) the student refuses to maintain approved welfare and accommodation arrangements (for students
under 18 years of age).
b) the student is missing.
c) the student has medical concerns or severe depression or psychological issues which lead the school to
fear for the student’s wellbeing.
d) the student has engaged or threatened to engage in behaviour that is reasonably believed to endanger
the student or others.
e) is at risk of committing a criminal offence.
f) the student is the subject of investigation relating to criminal matters.
The use of extenuating circumstances by The Southport School to suspend or cancel a student’s enrolment
prior to the completion of any complaints and appeals process will be supported by appropriate evidence.
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Student Advice
Deferment, suspension and cancellation of enrolment can have an effect on a student’s visa as a result of
changes to enrolment status. Students will be informed to contact the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship for advice.
Definitions
Day – any day including weekends and public holidays in or out of term time.
International Student Complaints and Appeals Policy
The purpose of The Southport School’s Complaints and Appeals Policy is to provide a student or
parent(s)/legal guardian with the opportunity to access procedures to facilitate the resolution of a dispute or
complaint. These internal procedures are a conciliatory and nonlegal process.
• In the first instance, The Southport School requests there is an attempt to informally resolve the issue.
If this is unsatisfactory or does not result in a resolution of the matter, The Southport School’s internal
formal complaints handling procedure will be followed.
• The process of this grievance procedure is confidential and any complaints are a matter between the
parties concerned and those directly involved in the complaints handling process.
• If the student or parent(s)/legal guardian remains dissatisfied with the outcome, The Southport School
will advise of access to an independent external appeals process.
• Grievances brought by a student against another student will be dealt with under the schools
Behaviour Policy/Code of Conduct.
• For conditions which apply to handling of a complaint or appeal arising from the School’s suspension
or cancellation of a student’s studies, please see Section 7 of The Southport School’s Deferment,
Suspension and Cancellation Policy.
Students
g) Students should contact the Housemaster in the first instance to attempt mediation/informal
resolution of the complaint.
h) If the matter cannot be resolved through mediation, the matter will be referred to the Director of
Boarding or the Deputy Headmaster.
i) At this point, the student should notify the school in writing of the nature and details of the complaint.
j) Each complainant has the opportunity to present his case to the Director of Boarding or the Deputy
Headmaster. Students may be accompanied by a support person.
k) The formal complaints process will commence within 10 working days of the lodgement of the
complaint with the Director of Boarding or the Deputy Headmaster.
l) Once the Director of Boarding or the Deputy Headmaster has come to a decision regarding the
complaint, the student will be informed in writing of the outcome and the reasons for the outcome.
m) If the complaints procedure finds in favour of the student, The Southport School will immediately
implement the decision and any corrective and preventative action required.
n) If the complaints procedure does not find in favour of the student or the student is dissatisfied with the
result of the complaints procedure, he will be informed of the external complaints and appeals process
available to them at minimal or no cost.
o) The Southport School undertakes to finalise all grievance procedures within 20 working days.
p) For the duration of the appeals process, the student is required to maintain enrolment and attendance
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Parent(s)/Legal Guardians
Definitions
a) Parent(s)/legal guardians should contact the Housemaster in the first instance to attempt
mediation/informal resolution of the complaint.
b) If the matter cannot be resolved through mediation, it will be referred to the Director of Boarding or
the Deputy Headmaster.
c) At this point, parent(s)/legal guardians must notify the school in writing of the nature and details of the
complaint.
d) Each complainant has the opportunity to present their case to the Director of Boarding or the Deputy
Headmaster. Parent(s)/legal guardians may be accompanied by a support person.
e) The Southport School’s internal formal complaints process will commence within 10 working days of
the lodgement of the complaint with the Director of Boarding or the Deputy Headmaster.
f) Once the Director of Boarding or the Deputy Headmaster has come to a decision regarding the
complaint, the parent(s)/legal guardian will be informed in writing of the outcome and the reasons for
the outcome.
g) If the complaints procedure finds in favour of the parent(s)/legal guardian The Southport School will
immediately implement the decision and any corrective and preventative action required.
h) If the complaints procedure does not find in favour of the parent(s)/legal guardian or the
parent(s)/legal guardian is dissatisfied with the result of the complaints procedure, The Southport
School will advise of the external complaints and appeals process available to them at minimal or no
cost.
i) The Southport School undertakes to finalise all grievance procedures within 20 working days.
a) Working Day – any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday during term time.
b) Student – a student enrolled at The Southport School.
c) Support person – a friend/teacher/relative not involved in the grievance Lawyers and/or education
agents are not acceptable support persons at this stage of the complaints handling process.
Examples of External Appeals Bodies
• ACT Conflict Resolution Services http://www.crs.org.au/.
• Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators of Australia (IAMA) at http://www.iama.org.au.
• National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Service at http://www.nadrac.gov.au/.
• NSW Community Justice Centres at http://www.cjc.nsw.gov.au.
• NT Community Justice Centre at http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/graphpages/cjc/index.shtml.
• Ombudsman in each state and territory.
• QLD Community Justice Program (008 017 288).
• QLD Dispute Resolution Branch at http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/mediation/home.htm.
• TAS Positive Solutions at http://www.positivesolutions.com.au/.
• VIC Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria at http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/.
• Western Australian Department of Education Services at
http://www.des.wa.gov.au/pages/international_disputes.php.

The Southport School
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The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese
of Brisbane trading as The Southport School
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