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Secretarys Foreword
This Student Information Booklet is designed to give you essential information about the College you
are attending in 2013.
If youre continuing from Year 11 into Year 12, you probably know much of the information in this
booklet already. However, some things change from year to year so I encourage you to read through
this booklet and make sure youre up-to-date with whats happening in and around your school.
If youre entering Year 11 in 2013, welcome. No doubt you will have a range of questions about
College life, what services are available and how you navigate your way around the campus.
This booklet is designed to provide you with the answers to as many of those questions as possible
and Im sure youll find it full of useful information.
The Student Information Book has deliberately been designed to complement and build on the
information provided in the Your Guide to Education and Training in Years 11 and 12.
Your Guide provides general information about College including how to plan and prepare for College,
the differences between vocational and tertiary education pathways, levies and enrolment processes
and delivery options. It also provides detailed information about courses, pre-requisites and learning
pathways.
As you prepare for College, I recommend that you become familiar with both Your Guide and the
Student Information Booklet.
College is an exciting step in your education. During Years 11 and 12 you will have an opportunity to
choose the subjects you wish you study. Some students already have a career in mind and know what
subjects they need to achieve that outcome. However, most students havent yet decided on a career
path and choose to study a diverse range of subjects. Either option is valid. Whats most important
is that you complete your studies and obtain a qualification, be that a school-based apprenticeship, a
Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or a vocational education qualification.
Once youve got a qualification the world opens up so many opportunities and life is always better
when you have choices.
I wish you well in your studies for 2013 and beyond.
Colin Pettit
Secretary
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As a young adult, you will no doubt be thinking about your future plans and aspirations.
Years 11 and 12 are a very important part of your preparation for tertiary education
and/or entering the workforce as well as becoming a valued member of the community.
At Newstead College we pride ourselves on supporting you, by providing you with a
personalised program which caters for your learning style so you can achieve your goals on
either an academic or vocational pathway. When you read this guide you will see that we
provide you with many opportunities to excel and challenge yourself as well as offering you
a wide range of support programs to provide additional study assistance and counselling.
At Newstead College we very much value culture and community and offer a range
of additional opportunities to enable you to contribute to the College and the wider
community. You can build your resume through involvement in leadership opportunities,
volunteering, work placements and our Global Community Project. We enourage you
to work collaboratively with your teachers and fellow students, in a modern, supportive
environment, to achieve your very best.
Janet Sims
Principal
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Welcome to all potential Newstead College students,
With the end of your high school years in sight, it is time to survey the options on offer for your
future, and at Newstead College your future can be bright! Throughout your high school years, you
would have had access to the Personal Pathway program and spent time with your schools personal
pathway staff. Hopefully, this has helped you focus on possible careers and the way to achieve these
goals. Of course, you would most likely have changed your mind throughout the course of high
school and there may still be doubt in your mind. There is no need to stress as there is plenty of
time to discuss, watch, listen and participate in a variety of programs to help with your transition to
year 11.
By now you would have had visits from Newstead transition staff and students to introduce
Newstead College to you. Of course, you will, hopefully, recognise that Newstead College is at the
forefront of secondary Education with its contemporary physical and open, colourful learning areas.
All this, combined with its expansive common room and cafeteria, makes it an exciting step in the
next stage of your life.
Throughout the rest of the year there will be further visits by staff and students as well as our
dedicated transition team who can provide a multitude of options and career advice for whatever
pathway you wish to pursue. There will be transition days in July where you will experience life
at the college and find out more about the courses being offered, meet the staff and some of the
year 11s and participate in snapshots of some of the experiences you may have during your years
at Newstead. Then, it will be your chance to enrol. The enrolment teams will come to your high
school or if youre a student from outside the Tasmanian Education Department, evening sessions are
available. At these sessions we will aim to create a two year plan for you, but this is flexible and can
be changed right up to commencing your year 11 studies.
You have the power to make your own choice of college in Tasmania. Take some time to read
and reflect on how Newstead College works and the fun, exciting activities that take place here to
make your years 11 and 12 more memorable. High school will hold special memories for you, but
it is now time to forget about the school uniform and the PA, and instead enjoy the Caff and a
cappuccino (except when you are supposed to be in class!) and choose subjects that interest and
challenge you, all in one of the most unique and rewarding places to studyNewstead College!!
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Newstead?
You and your friends will probably have a host of questions that have little to do
with study but more about how the college works, so here is your chance to get
a feel for the place so that you can make an educated choice
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Getting Here
rooms
BUS
STOP
19
Gymnasium
rooms
39
Photography
Roadways
English
Toilets
Walkways
40
49 Room Numbers
82
Catering
Careers
Room
rooms
Library
Cafeteria
Common Room
Cafe
Cypress
rooms
rooms
STUDENT
PARKING
50
59
Art
70
79
101
106
rooms
Business
& Computing
Eco-Science
Buildings
rooms
80
118
117
Newstead
Residence
Humanities
rooms
Bus Stop
20
rooms
BUS
STOP
St
re
et
Administration
rooms
Parking
Performing Arts
Maths
room
rooms
108
Satellite Dish
es
90
100
Science
pr
Sport Science
Media
Further down The Street you will
discover the Library, Learning Support,
Computing and Technology rooms - the
Electronics
40s, 50s and 60s. Next up, The Caff,
40
Common Room, Staffroom, Art and
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Hospitality, finishing with Maths,
Learning Support
SOSE
Science, Business, Computing and
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69
Flexible Learning - now youll be Woodwork
Textiles
hitting the 100s!
Design
Cy
Music
Recording
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Key Contacts
Principal
Janet Sims
Office: 63323232
Fax:
63323200
Email: newstead.college@education.tas.gov.au
Support Services
International Students
Peter Bird: 63323273
Flexible Learning
Linda Powell: 63323235
Assistant Principals
Peter Bird: 63323273
Sharon Woodberry: 63323280
Paul Hudson: 63323245
Simone Rigby, Helen Mason, Helen Walker, Scott Cunningham,Tom Viney, Linda Powell,
Russell Cooper, Helen Brown, Chris Sheedy, Michael Flanagan.
You will be assigned to a member of senior staff (AST or AP) who will keep an eye on things
like your attendance and generally look after your best interests. This will be a friendly face
you can contact if you need assistance or information.
One of the quickest and most efficient ways to find out information about
the college is through our website. The website is updated regularly and
can provide you with a great insight into the people to contact and some
of the major events happening in the college
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Travel Arrangements
At the start of the day
Buses travel to Newstead College from all major areas in and around Launceston.
Metro buses service the inner suburbs such as Kings Meadows, Prospect, Newnham,
Rocherlea, Mayfield, Riverside, Ravenswood, Waverley and St. Leonards.
Further afield, if you live along the West Tamar (Legana, Exeter, Rosevears, Deviot
through to Beauty Point), the East Tamar (Dilston, Hillwood. Mt. Direction through to
George Town and Low Head), Hadspen, Evandale, Devon Hills, Perth and Longford to
mention a few, there are buses available. Some students even make the journey from
Scottsdale, Cressy, Campbell Town and Ross.
In some instances you may need to change buses in the city centre, but you will be
dropped at the front of the college in good time for the start of the first class of
the day.
Buses regularly travel along Elphin Road to and from the city centre. However, it is
only a 15 minute stroll to town.
Free parking
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Studying at College
The First Day
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:50 -10:30
8:50 -10:30
8:50 -10:30
8:50 -10:30
8:50 -10:30
RECESS
RECESS
RECESS
RECESS
RECESS
10:55 -12:05
10:55 - 12:35
10:55 - 12:05
12:10 -1:20
Support Group 7
12:40 -1:20
12:10 -1:20
12:35 -1:20
Extension 9
12:10 -1:20
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
2:05 - 3:40
2:05 - 3:40
2:05 - 3:40
2:05 - 3:40
2:05 - 3:40
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Although the timetable allows you to take 6 subjects, full-time students usually do 4 or 5 each
year. As each subject is 150 hours, this means 600 750 hours of study. Each subject has 3
classes of about 1 hours each, during the week. On the timetable, this is shown by blocks
with the same colour.
Study Lines
When you dont have a formal class, you are free to use your time in whatever way you need.
Sure wed like you to use much of this time to complete assignments, get help from staff and
do research on computers/in the Library. Thats why we have dedicated study support rooms
with staff available throughout the day to help you.
Extension Time
(Line 9)
During this block of time you will not have any classes. Neither will your teachers. This
means you can easily find a teacher for help, to hand in some work, or just to discuss
something.
Support Group
(Line 7)
Your Support Group teacher is generally one of
the teachers who teaches you. A major focus
of Support Group is helping you achieve your
post-Year 12 goals. This may involve things like
preparation for exams, improving your study skills
or helping you write an effective resume. We will
also make sure that you have all of the information
you need about University entry, scholarships and
life after college.
VET courses that run on campus at Newstead are generally the equivalent of 1 or 2
subjects. This means that you can easily combine them with 2 or 3 other subjects.
VET courses delivered by the Polytechnic are generally 300 hours long. They are run
over two full days Tuesday and Thursday. To be full-time you need to add at least 2
other subjects. It is possible to do 3 subjects in addition to these courses, but you
may need to be flexible with your choices.
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You have enrolled, chosen your first day clothes, met your Support Group teacher,
got your timetable, ID card and worked out a time to catch up with your friends in
The Caff and you are now officially a Newstead College student. OK, so what
happens next?
It is important for you to lead a balanced life so the college offers many extracurricular
activities to make your life at school so much more interesting! A little time socialising
in The Caff, or playing a game of table tennis is a good thing. And if you need to
leave the college during this time, thats OK too as long as you sign out in the Office.
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Confused by the large number of options?
Our enrolment counsellors will help you
make appropriate selections, whatever
pathway you wish to pursue.
Qualifying for
University Entrance
TE Scores & ATARs
What is TQA?
Tasmanian Certificate
of Education (TCE)
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Vocational Education
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Yes, college life will give you more freedom than high school as you can call teachers
by their first names, wear casual clothes, drive your car to school and leave the college
during the day, but with these privileges come your responsibilities
Respect
Attendance
Punctuality
Homework
Tom, 18
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Newstead College prides itself on being a vibrant, dynamic and multicultural community as we
draw students from across the state and around the world.
International Students
Students from France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Korea, Japan, China, Sweden to name a
few have all been part of the Newstead community.
If you are an International Student, you will love the program we offer at Newstead College.
We provide high quality learning experiences in a welcoming, safe, supportive, warm and
friendly environment. You can improve your English language skills whilst you focus on your
academic pathway.You will also be able to enjoy the social and cultural life offered here at
Newstead College and in Tasmania.
This program provides additional support to improve the educational opportunities and
outcomes for students who are newly arrived in Australia. The EAL Program provides
teacher support according to the needs of the students and offers support in a range of
classes for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Students on the
Program in 2012 are from Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Papua New Guinea.
I am happy to have come here because the teachers are lovely and I like having the opportunity to be able
to study. I think the subjects are good and I like playing table tennis at lunch time in the Gym or the Caff.
Kadiatu, 18
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You are able to participate in a variety of courses and activities which will help you
improve your learning and prepare you for study at university.
The UCANDO Program aims to improve your study habits and exam techniques.
By enrolling in a UTAS College Program, you can gain credit in university units.
A timetable of staff available in each study room is published on the daily information
sheet and is displayed on the door of each of the rooms. Additional study help is
available for examination revision.
Debating.
Lions Youth of the Year.
FUSE- journalistic writing with The Examiner.
National-based competitions such as science, maths,
music and drama competitions.
NIDA @ Newstead - Acting workshops are held on
campus during term holidays.
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Facilities
Celebrating 15 years as a college on the
Newstead site in 2011, the college boasts one
of the most impressive layouts and facilities
of any college in the state. As Newstead was
custom built as a college its design is conducive
to ease of access, warm inviting learning spaces
and a myriad of modern facilities.
Catering Kitchen
Weights Gym
The Residence
Shelby, 17
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The Caff
Where else can you buy fabulous coffee and cake for $3.50? At Caf Cypress you can! Run
by the Hospitality students, scrumptious cakes and coffee are available at recess. Sit back
with your friends and enjoy a hot chocolate and carrot cake during your day at college.
Caf Cypress is a fantastic avenue for students to learn practical hospitality skills working in a caf
environment. It is a real life experience. We show off our barista skills and offer friendly service to staff
and students who frequent the caf. These skills will assist me when I pursue a career in the hospitality
industry or any customer service based industries.
James, 17
Caf Cypress also creates gourmet lunches at a budget price from Hospitality students.
Restaurant evenings also occur throughout the year where you can book in with
family and friends to enjoy three course meals.
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College Communication
We welcome input and feedback from your parents and guardians and there are many
ways they can be involved in college life. They may be interested in simply reading about
Newstead through the newsletter or website or may even like to take a more active
role and become a member of the College Association.
Celebrating Achievement
Parents are always welcome at Award Evenings and other social gatherings such as
performances and fundraising activities.
Reporting
Written reports, showing your progress in each subject, are sent to parents twice a year.
At least twice a year, your parents will be able to make formal meeting times with your
teachers to discuss your progress. Of course, staff are always available to discuss any
issues with your parents at a time convenient to both.
Attendance
Your parents will be alerted to any unexplained absences via text message. Attendance
printouts are mailed home on a regular basis.
College Association
If your parents wish to have a voice in school life, then a role on the College Association
could be for them. The Association works in close conjunction with the Principal, Janet
Sims, and staff to look at developing the colleges environment and reflect on education
issues. Members of the Association fulfil an important role in promoting the college in
our wider community.
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Assessment and Reporting
Assessing your work
Assessment in
Certificate Courses
Reporting
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Student Support
As well as providing state of the art facilities and an extensive array of extracurricular activities,
the college will also challenge and inspire you in a range of academic pursuits by providing
support and extension in academic arenas.
UMAT (Undergraduate
During my final year at college, I came to the realisation that I had to choose what I was going to do in the
future. After a lot of research, I stumbled upon Speech Pathology which I found to be a career that seemed
very interesting. I decided to visit the Careers Room for some advice. After having just one short discussion
with Helen, the next day she had already made a list of possible universities for me to study at and had also
made phone calls to local Speech Pathologists in order to organise work experience.With the help of the
Career Advisors, I was able to undertake work experience in two different fields of Speech Pathology.
Bronte, 18
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Study Support
Literacy Support
Computer Access
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If you cannot come to college for a
variety of reasons, such as living in an
isolated area, then Flexible Learning could
be for you. You study at home under
the guidance of staff and work at your
own pace. Students have successfully
completed pre-tertiary subjects through
Flexible Learning and have also completed
their TCE.
Flexible Learning
Newstead College has a strong commitment to equity and the provision of inclusive
education for all students. Students with disabilities have the opportunity to study any subject
suited to their interests, goals and abilities. We also provide the following subjects designed to
support students with disabilities or additional needs; Personal Wellbeing, Preparing for Work
and Everyday Maths and English. These subjects are not compulsory but they are available
if students and their families believe they will be of benefit. The College also provides a
supported work placement program to assist transition to employment and adult life.
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College Specific Programs
Global Community Project - Cambodia
Get involved in the trip of a lifetime by taking part in the Colleges Global Community
Project in Cambodia. For several years now, Newstead College students have actively
improved the lives of impoverished Cambodians by building houses and making donations.
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Apart from your academic pursuits, Newstead College will add to your understanding and
appreciation of the world by providing many cultural experiences that may lead you to the
Princess Theatre, to Melbourne, Cambodia or even Greece!
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Interested in a sporting life?
Missing high school PE? Dont
despair, as Newstead College
offers a wide variety of sporting
endeavours that will help to
keep you fit and entertained.
You could spend time outside
the classroom and be involved in
kayaking, day walks and overnight
trips in the bush, climbing walls
and cliffs, speeding downhill on
mountain bikes, finding hidden
treasure, cooking gourmet meals
and running down cliffs on a
rope.You could get out there
and get amongst it!
Gym
You could join the futsal team and play games at the College
Championships in Hobart and you can test your skills in the annual
table tennis competition. So go ahead, take a group and be a leader.
Wade, 18
Outdoor Facilities
There are tennis courts for use during the day and plenty
of space on the oval if you want to kick a footy around.
Outdoor Gym equipment will also help you get fit.
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Breakfast Club
Getting Active
Gaming at Lunchtime
Our Neighbourhood
Smoking
Music
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Mainland Trips
Newstead
International Trips
Goethe Institut
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Student Allowances
Levies, Textbooks
Accommodation
and Stationery
Allowances
As a full-time student, your annual levy
is around $300. Part-time students pay
according to the number of hours they
are enrolled. Textbooks, stationery and
other fees for specific subject costs
are in addition to this and will vary
according to the subjects you select.
You will be sent a draft copy of your
booklist, itemising these costs, prior to
the Course Confirmation days in early
February. You can organise flexible
payment options for these costs by
contacting the college office.
Student Assistance
Scheme (STAS)
Youth Allowance
If you are over 16 and studying fulltime, you may be eligible for a Youth
Allowance. The allowance is based on
a family means-test, and is usually paid
to your parent/guardian until you turn
18. A special Away from Home rate
is paid to students who are obliged to
live away from home to attend college.
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Leadership
Beyond The College
Why participate?
College Leadership
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