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47 Lomond Crescent Caloundra West QLD 4551Postal Address: Unity College, PO Box 3676, Caloundra DC QLD 4551Phone Number: 5490 5777 Fax Number: 5490 5757Absentee Line: 5490 5700 Sports Line: 5490 5741Email: [email protected] Website: www.uc.qld.edu.auOffice hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm

Personal Details

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PC Group: PC Teacher:

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Mission Statement Unity College aims to be a welcoming and supportive community of people who respect ourselves, each other and the environment. Our school seeks to provide a holistic education, striving for excellence through the teaching and demonstration of the Christian message. We endeavour to provide a student-focussed education in a safe environment and which creates equal opportunity for all to develop their full potential.

Traditional Land Owners Acknowledgement We acknowledge the traditional land owners of this area, the Gubbi-Gubbi people. We pay our respects to the elders past, present and future, for they hold the memories; the traditions; the culture and hopes of all Australia.

College Song Unite, Inspire, SucceedWhen we come together as one, we unite in God’s love When we show God’s love to all, we inspire others to grow, for When we grow to be the best we can, we succeed, we fulfil God’s plan We unite, we inspire, we succeed.

For Unity is the key, what Christ desired for all And Unity is our creed, our answer to God’s call

When we share our love each day, we unite in a special way When we meet in a special way, we inspire others to pray When we come together and pray as one, we succeed and God’s will is done We unite, we inspire, we succeed.

(Jo Keates: 2005)

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Prayers

A Celtic BlessingMay you listen to your longing to be free.

May the frames of your belonging be large enough for the dreams of your spirit.

May you arise each day with a voice of blessing whispering in your heart that something good is going to happen to you.

May you find harmony between your spirit and your life.

May the mansion of your mind be an inspiring and challenging place.

May you know the eternal longing that is at the heart of time.

May there be kindness in your gaze when you look within.

May you never place walls between the light and yourself.

May you allow the wild beauty if the invisible work gather you, mind you and embrace you in belonging.

Indigenous BlessingAs you journey on this ancient land,

Travel gently on our Mother Earth with respect and care.

Hold the spirit of the sacred campfire always in your heart and may the Spirits of our ancestors always watch over you and keep you safe.

May the knowledge learned give you the strength to be a strong carrier of much great wisdom for you and the many generations to come.

Our FatherOur Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever.

Amen

GratitudeTo be grateful for what is, instead of underscoring what is not.To find good amid the unwanted aspects of life, without denying the presence of the unwanted.To focus on beauty in the little things of life, as well as being deliberate about the great beauties of art, literature, music and nature.To be present to one’s own small space of life, while stretching to the wide world beyond it.To find something to laugh about every day, even when there seems nothing to laugh about.To search for and see the good in others, rather than remembering their faults and weaknesses.To be thankful for each loving deed done by another, no matter how insignificant it might appear.To taste life to the fullest, and not to take any part of it for granted.To seek to forgive others for their wrongdoings, even immense ones, and to put the past behind.To find ways to reach out and help the disenfranchised, while also preserving their dignity and self-worth.To be as loving and caring as possible, in a culture that consistently challenges these virtues.To remember to say or send “thank you” for whatever comes as a gift from another.To be at peace with what cannot be changed. By Joyce Rupp

Uisce PrayerLord, In this year of Uisce, we are reminded that You invite us to drink of the living water of Your spirit, so that we may live eternally. We praise and thank You, Lord, for the gift of water. Guide us to use it wisely, learn from it, consume it sparingly, and protect its purity. Just as ripples of water flow onward and outward, may we reach out to others, so that we too are a living witness to Your eternal love and compassion. Refreshed by your Spirit and following in the way of Christ Jesus, help us to thirst for justice, to thirst for peace and to thirst for hope that human greed and selfishness do not endanger the beauty of Your creation. Amen.



Houses

Symbol Name Colour Element Significance

Goath

(Pronounced Gwey)

Gold Wind

Source of energy. Symbol of empowerment. The wind from the south-east that blows freely at Unity. The breath of life.

Jesus told Nicodemus, “You must be born again. The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit”. (Jn 3:7-8)

Talamh

(Pronounced Tah-live)

Green Earth

Source of community. Symbol of sustainability. The foundation upon which our College has been built and the footprints that have left their mark from our forbearers.

The kingdom of God is like someone scattering seed. All by itself the soil produces grain - first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, he gathers, because the harvest has come. (Mk 4:26-28)

Tine

(Pronounced Tin-a)

Red Fire

Source of passion. Symbol of refinement. The warmth of the natural fires that reignite our landscape.

They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” (Acts 2:3-4)

Uisce(Pronounced

Ish-ka)Blue Water

Source of life. Symbol of replenishment. The water of the ocean that surrounds us.

Jesus answered the woman, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to everlasting life”. (Jn 4:13)

This diary is a public document that remains the property of Unity College.



Staff Directory

Leadership Team Principal Greg Meyers

Head of College 7 – 12 Alain Sauvage

Head of College P – 6 Steve Chapman

Assistant Principal: Samuel Anderson

Assistant Principal: Mark Ballam

Assistant Principal: Vince Webb

Assistant Principal: Religious Education Lindell Johnstone

Assistant Principal: Religious Education Mary O’Neill

Business Manager Karen Wade

Teaching & Learning Coordinators English & Languages Anita Smith

Health & Physical Education & Excellence Vince Webb

Mathematics Judith Tone

Science Stephen Pinel

SOSE & Business Ryan Slavin

Technology & Staff ICLT Robert Webb

The Arts Lisa Weir

Religion Marnie Adamson

ICLT Director Jim McKendry

Coordinators Student Development & House Spirit Jane Moore

School Sports Development David Moon

Pathways Bianca Beard

VET Gillian Meyers

Year 7/8 Lisa Farrell

Year 8/7 Murray Williams

Year 9/10 Jacqui Boyle

Year 10/9 Elizabeth Thompson

Year 11/12 Mark Harris

Year 12/11 David Sanders



College Map



Vision for Learning and Teaching

Lesson Times Monday - Friday

Warning Bell 8.30am

Pastoral Care 8.35 – 8.55am

Travel 8.55 – 9.00am

Lesson 1 9.00 – 9.45am

Lesson 2 9.45 – 10.30am

1st Break 10.30 – 10.50am

Lesson 3 10.50 – 11.35am

Lesson 4 11.35 – 12.20pm

2nd Break 12.20 – 1.00pm

Warning Bell 1.00pm

Lesson 5 1.05 – 1.50pm

Lesson 6 1.50 – 2.35pm

Term Dates 2016 Term 1 Wednesday 27 January – Thursday 24 March

Term 2 Tuesday 11 April – Friday 24 June

Term 3 Monday 11 July – Friday 16 September

Term 4 Tuesday 4 October – Friday 2 December



How to Use the Diary The purpose of this diary is: 1. For students to record their daily homework, assignments and other school related events.

2. For students to effectively plan their homework and study commitments.

3. To facilitate effective communication between a student’s teachers and parents/guardians.

Homework Students are expected to write in their subjects for each day. Next to this should be the homework given in that subject for that day. It is expected that parents would check this on a regular basis to ensure their son/daughter is consistently recording homework.

Assignments Students should record the due dates for all assignments (including drafts) on the term calendar. They are also able to use this term calendar to plan times to work on assignments. Students are encouraged to discuss planning for assignments with their subject teacher and parents.

Study Students should use the study planner to plan the coordination of all study requirements. This includes exams as well as assignments. Building a ‘big’ picture is an important part of planning each term, especially for senior students.

Timetable A current, computer generated copy of each student’s timetable must be kept in the diary.

Communication An important aspect of the College is regular and meaningful communication with parents/guardians and various members of the College. ALL NOTES between parents and teachers/College staff must be written in the diary. The types of communication include

From parents:

• Notes explaining any absence from the College.

• Notes explaining lack of equipment.

• Notes giving permission for involvement in a school activity.

• Requests for contact with a teacher.

• Requests for information from a class teacher.

From staff:

• Requests for contact with parents.

• Progress reports including student successes and positive comments

• Uniform and behaviour infringements.

The diary is an essential document. Students must have their diary with them every day, for every lesson. The diary is on loan to the students and should not be decorated with inappropriate stickers, pictures or writing. If it is lost or defaced it must be replaced at the student’s own expense. New diaries can be purchased from Student Reception. All students must respect the privacy of other students and refrain from writing in a diary that is not their own. Each student is ultimately responsible for the condition of his/her own diary and may be required to replace the diary if others have used it inappropriately.



College Procedures School Hours:School starts at 8.30am, all students are expected to be in class at that time. Students who arrive after Pastoral Care must report to Student Reception and be issued with a late slip. It is the student’s responsibility to have this signed by the class teacher. Late arrivals require a note from a parent in the diary.

Early Departures:The student must report to Student Reception immediately before leaving the grounds. No student is to leave the grounds without permission. Students cannot sign themselves out unless they have parental permission (note in diary) or a parent can sign them out.

Student Illness:Students must report to the staff in Student Reception. Students are not to call parents to collect them without Administration permission. Students who are too ill to remain in the classroom will be sent home. No medication will be dispensed unless prescribed by a doctor, with written authorisation and the appropriate medication forms have been submitted to Student Reception prior.

School AbsencesWhen your child cannot attend school for any reason, it is expected that a parent/legal guardian will notify College administration before 8.30am on the day of absence. This can be done by:

Telephone: College Absentee Line 5490 5700

Parent Portal: Click on Report Student Absence

This is important for the safety of your children.

Our staff are expected to follow up on unexplained absences as a part of their duty of care to your children. If we can significantly improve the percentage of absences explained by parents, we can also significantly improve the time teachers can spend focussing on their core business of teaching and learning.

We thank you for partnering with us to ensure all unavoidable absences are explained.

ABSENTEE LINE: 5490 5700Apart from emergencies, it is expected that students do not attend medical/dental appointments, or driving lessons and tests in school hours. Pastoral Care periods and sport periods are regarded as school hours. Students are expected to maintain a 94%+ attendance record. If there are medical or personal factors preventing this, please discuss this with your child’s teacher or year level co-ordinator.

Lost Property:This may be claimed from Student Reception. The newsletter will carry details of the more costly items on occasion. Unclaimed items will be dispensed to a charitable organisation after they have been kept for one month. The school takes no responsibility for lost items. ID cards and diaries must be replaced at the student’s own expense.

Messages:Messages will be passed on to students at a convenient time. The College cannot guarantee message delivery to students after a lunch-time phone in. Students could be off the premises at sport or engaged in a variety of activities that could render this impossible.

Fees/Money:Students carrying large amounts of money for payment of bills, etc; should hand it in to Student Reception before the start of school. A secure mail box in Student Reception is also available for the quick payment of accounts that are clearly marked in an envelope.

Supervision:It is expected that students will remain in designated supervised areas when they arrive at school. Supervision begins at 8.15am. Under no circumstances are students to leave the College grounds to visit the local shopping centre or to meet with friends offsite.

Student Parking:A student car park is provided for students with P plates. Students are required to register their number plate with the College and only park in this car park. The car park is located on the eastern side of the oval.



Transport:It is expected that all students follow the directions of the supervising teacher in the ‘drop off and pick up’ areas or bus loading zone. For the safety of our students, we ask for drivers not to park in the designated bus zones.

Healthy Eating Policy:It is Unity College’s aim to make healthy eating an easy and informed choice for the entire school community. The College is committed to setting a good example by promoting and offering healthy eating options. Unity College will always endeavour to:

• Ensure the school curriculum is rich with learning opportunities that encourage and aid students in making wise choices when selecting food and drink.

• Make healthy food a very easy option for students and staff to purchase, via the College Café.

• Put health considerations above profit concerns.

• Promote the drinking of water as the first and best choice.

• Promote healthy eating in all school activities.

• Model healthy choices when eating in public.

As a health promoting school, we encourage parents to send simple, nutritious, minimally packaged food to school.

Mobile Phones:Mobile phones have become a common accessory in society. We do accept that in some circumstances parents will provide them to students for security and transportation reasons. However, personal usage is not permitted during school hours. Mobile phones are prime targets for theft. Students and parents need to be aware of this security risk and understand that the College does not accept responsibility for the safekeeping of individual belongings.

Use of mobile phones at school raises two other important issues:

1. Disruption to the educational program.

2. Disruption to normal socialisation during breaks.

For these reasons, the College policy is that the device must be kept secure and not visible or heard at any time. The decision to use technology in the classroom is at the sole discretion of the classroom teacher. If a mobile phone in any way disrupts a lesson - this includes the receiving or making of calls, or the receiving or sending of text messages - the teacher will confiscate the phone. The phone will be available for collection from the Year Level Coordinator at the end of the school day. Students who persist in using their phone inappropriately will have the phone taken and their parents/guardians will be required to come to the College for an interview to collect the phone.

Mobile phones have image recording facilities, this raises serious privacy issues and we strongly request that parents discuss with their children the seriousness of the implications if images of staff and/or students are taken during school time.

College Bags:Work Place Health and Safety standards require all school bags to be stored in lockers at all times.

Valuables At School:As with mobile phones, students frequently bring valuable items to school. Items such as ipods, MP3 players, and electronic games should NOT be brought to school. If they are, they should be used only to and from school and stored safely in the student’s locker during the day. The risk of theft should be a factor in deciding whether to allow your son or daughter to bring such items to school as the College will not take any responsibility for their safety. The use of devices to listen to music is not permitted during class times and their use is discouraged at breaks as it interferes with socialising with peers. Every student is allocated a locker and must take responsibility for keeping it both locked with a padlock and clean.

Parent Portal:We encourage parents to regularly visit the Parent Portal, as it is regularly updated with relevant information pertaining to what is happening at Unity College.

College Newsletter:The College newsletter is published online on the Parent Portal and emailed fortnightly. The newsletter contains important information about upcoming events at the College and is another way in which communication is maintained between the College and the parents. It is expected that students and parents read the newsletter each week. Parental emails are sent by Year Level Coordinators regularly informing parents of upcoming events and celebrations.



Daily Procedures At the beginning of each school day:• Move to class as soon as the bell is sounded.

• Morning Pastoral Care will start with a prayer and teachers will read notices and check uniform.

• Students are expected to be seated in their rooms whilst this is happening.

• Students are required to have with them their equipment for learning in Lessons 1 & 2.

Between classes:• Students are to move promptly and directly to the next class. Books should be taken for all lessons in each

learning block. Students are not permitted to return to lockers between lessons.

During class time:• Students are not to leave the classroom during class time without the explicit permission of the teacher.

At the end of breaks:• Move promptly when bell rings to signify the end of both breaks.

• Students are to line up outside the classroom in preparation for the lesson.

At the end of the school day:• Students must leave the College in full and correct College uniform, including the hat.

College Code of Conduct Unity College is a community guided by Christian values. The Unity College Code requires that students acknowledge and accept the College’s Mission Statement which embodies the conduct of:

• Respect for self.

• Respect for others.

• Respect for the environment.

Restorative Practices Genuine accountability includes opportunities to understand the human consequences of one’s own actions, acknowledge what one has done and to whom one has affected, and to take responsibility for the results of one’s behaviour.

Unity College seeks wherever possible to take a restorative approach to behaviour management. In taking a re-storative approach, misconduct is viewed as a violation of people and interpersonal relationships. These violations create obligations and liabilities, and it is important that everyone be accountable for their actions.

In instances of behavioural misconduct where one person’s actions have impacted significantly on another person, a restorative justice meeting between the parties involved is often included as part of the Behaviour Management Process. The focus of a Restorative Justice Meeting is to explore how the person was affected by what hap-pened, and work towards repairing the hurt or harm that has resulted. Staff members facilitate these meetings. This allows the person who has caused hurt to speak to what happened, what thinking they have done since the incident and acknowledge how others may have been affected by their actions. A person who has experienced hurt can speak to what happened for them and how this has impacted upon them. The focus is then to work out what needs to happen to make things right and this is spoken about in real terms (e.g., making an agreement with each other). In this way, the issue is brought to resolution and the all involved can then move forward.



College Expectations Student Rights Student Responsibilities

Each person has the right to be accepted and treated with understanding and compassion.

• I have the responsibility to accept others – students, teachers and staff – and to treat them with understanding and compassion.

Each person has the right to be treated with respect and compassion.

• I have the responsibility to treat others with politeness and respect.

• I have the responsibility to respect the authority of teachers and staff.

Each person has the right to obtain maximum benefit from all lessons and classes to ensure full potential growth.

• I have the responsibility to cooperate with teachers and other students, to ensure that lessons proceed productively and that I keep on track with the required work.

• I have the responsibility to behave in a manner that does not interfere with the rights of students to learn.

• I have the responsibility to be punctual, attend classes regularly and to participate as fully as my talent allows.

Each person has the right to be aided in the growth of self-control and self-discipline.

• I have the responsibility to exhibit willingness to learn self-control and self-discipline.

• In carrying out my rights, I have the responsibility not to deny the rights of others.

Each person has the right to have a clean, well-maintained College and grounds.

• I have the responsibility to care for the College environment – to keep it clean, be prepared to remove litter as directed and use the footpaths as I move around the College grounds.

• I have a responsibility to not chew gum or deface College property.

Each person has the right to be free from physical danger at school.

• I accept that teachers/supervisors may more readily see dangers than I do and I have the responsibility to obey their instructions.

• I have the responsibility to tell teachers or staff about defective buildings or fittings.

Each person has the right to be safe.

• I have the responsibility to make the College safe by cooperating in all procedures, and to be non-threatening in my behaviour.

Each person has the right to expect his/her property to be safe.

• I have responsibility to use my allocated locker to store my property.

• I have the responsibility not to steal, damage or destroy the property of others.

Each person has the right not to have his/her health interfered with.

• I have the responsibility to obey both the criminal law and College regulations in relation to alcohol and drugs.

Each person has the right to expect community support, respect and have pride in the College.

• I have the responsibility to behave so that the community will respect the College. This includes travelling to and from school and excursions.

Each person has the right to express his/her concerns about school matters through the appropriate channels.

• I have the responsibility to contribute positively to decisions made about me, my class, my year or the whole college.

• I have the responsibility to ensure my ID card is kept in my diary at all times.

Minimum standards operate in conjunction with our College Code. They are designed to engender the values of respect, courtesy and justice with regard to persons and property and to assist in shaping appropriate relations/interactions between students and staff and the wider community.



Challenge To a Partnership of Excellence Through Respect for Self, Others and the Environment

As a way of working together in partnership during the Senior Phase:The College will:

• Provide an environment of spiritual reflection, in which every person is encouraged to explore their life journey and themselves as a person.

• Provide learning experiences to prepare students for their various roles in life.

• Keep relationships that are respectful at the centre of all we do.

• Provide a place in which people are listened to, feel safe and valued.

• Maintain and demand the highest of personal expectations in all students do.

As a student you will:

• Be respectful of the Ecumenical nature of the College, by the way in which you behave towards yourself and others.

• Commit to learning to the best of your ability, and to respect the rights of others to learn without interference. This means being attentive in class and completing a program of home study.

• Agree to participate fully in the co-curricular learning activities of the College. This will mean attending all special days and events of importance to Unity College and staying back sometimes after school and could involve co-curricular activities.

• Ensure all your relationships are respectful. This means caring for others by not gossiping, bullying or excluding.

• Agree to uniform and grooming requirements. This means wearing the uniform correctly at all times.

As parents you will be asked to:

• Communicate fully with the College in order to maintain a quality working relationship. That is ringing to clarify issues that are unresolved; or telling the College about something your son or daughter has said that is of great importance to the health and well being of another student. Occasionally it is uplifting to hear positive feedback!

• Supporting the values, processes and procedures of the College, including supporting your child to achieve their commitment above.

• Find a small but practical way to show interest and commitment to your student’s education at the College. This means being interested in and talking regularly with your student about their progress at school. It may also mean being present at school in one of the following possible ways – attending parent teacher conferences / evenings, helping once a month in the café, attending a P&F meeting, coming to watch a performance put on by your child (sport, cultural or academic) or participating in a function.

Our aim is to work in partnership together to allow your child to achieve their rich potential.

Student Parent Date



Safe School Policies Anti-bullying PolicyProcedures: Students

Students have the right to feel safe and respected at Unity College. Our school community is one where students are encouraged to care for themselves, the school and environment and one where bullying is not acceptable behaviour.

If a student is bullied:

• Look confident – make eye contact with the other person.

• Tell the other person that you don’t like the way they are treating you by using an ‘I’ statement, eg. “I don’t like it when you call me names.”

• Walk away.

• Talk to an adult (teacher, school counsellor or parent).

If a student witnesses someone being bullied:

• Tell the person to stop the inappropriate behaviour.

• Don’t laugh or take part.

• Be a friend to the person who is upset.

• Refer the incident to the teacher.

Procedures: Parents

• Listen calmly to your child’s concerns.

• Reassure your child and encourage them to use the four steps (above).

• Make an appointment to speak with your child’s Pastoral Care teacher about the incident.

• Work with the school to solve the problem.

Student Protection PolicyThe Queensland government has mandated that teachers report concerns of harm. This may be any form of physical, psychological or emotional abuse or neglect that impact on a student’s wellbeing.

• Who should I talk to if I feel unsafe at school or home?

Talk to anyone on staff or if talking face to face is difficult, a student can write a letter or email and send it to someone they trust.

• What will happen if I report what is happening to me or another student?

The staff member will discuss your concerns with the student and support them at school. If the student or another student is at risk of harm then the staff member will discuss this with the Year Level Coordinator or a member of the Leadership Team. In some cases, this will need to be referred directly to the Principal.

• What will the Principal do?

Concerns will be kept confidential as much as possible; however, the law says that if the student or another student is being harmed or at risk of harm then the Principal must report this to the authorities. The Principal may also ask the College Counsellor to support the student at school. The most important thing is that the student feels safe and free from harm.

Sun Smart PolicyUnity College has adopted a Sun Smart Policy. All students are to comply with the policy by wearing the school hat to and from school, during all outdoor activities, during class time and during recess breaks. It is important that a SPF50+, broad spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen is applied at home before leaving for school. Students will be expected to fully participate in Sun Smart education programs.

Bikes/Skateboard/Scooter PolicyThese methods of transport are not to be ridden in the College grounds due to safety concerns. All bikes are to be locked in the rack provided. Skateboards and scooters are to be stored in the area provided next to the Administration building. When using these modes of transport to and from school, students are to wear a helmet.



Uniform Code Unity College adheres to a strict uniform code and expects all students to wear their College uniform with pride and diligence. The College expectations are:

1. Complete and correct uniform is to be worn between home and school at all times.

2. Uniforms are to be clean, pressed and in good condition.

3. All items of uniform should be clearly and permanently marked with the student’s name.

4. School shoes should be clean and polished.

Failure to wear the College uniform correctly will be referred to as a serious matter. If there is a genuine reason for a student not wearing the full, correct College uniform this should be noted by a parent/guardian in the diary. If a student persists in not wearing the uniform correctly, then the student will be referred to the Reflection Room, and repeat attendance will result in an afternoon detention.

The College Uniform Shop stocks all uniform items at reasonable prices. Opening hours are:

Monday: 8.00 am – 9.30am & 10.15am – 11.00am

Tuesday: 8.00 am – 1.00pm & 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Thursday: 12noon – 1.00pm & 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Uniforms can also be ordered online via https://www.flexischools.com.au/

Compulsory Formal Uniform: Senior Phase

Girls ➜ Regulation ink navy formal skirt appropriately sized to meet blouse.➜ Regulation Unity College girl’s formal blouse with tie.➜ Regulation Unity College socks or ink navy stockings (in winter only).➜ Black leather lace-up, regulation school shoes, standard heel only. ➜ Blazer is compulsory in Terms 2 & 3 and on all formal occasions.➜ Formal College hat.➜ Regulation College bag.

Boys ➜ Regulation ink navy shorts in Terms 1 & 4.➜ Regulation ink navy long pants in Terms 2 & 3.➜ Unity College formal shirt.➜ Unity College tie worn in Terms 2 and 3 (Optional for Terms 1 and 4).➜ Plain black leather belt with plain buckle.➜ Regulation College knee high socks with ink navy shorts in Terms 1 & 4.➜ Dark ankle socks with long pants in Terms 2 & 3.➜ Black leather lace-up, regulation school shoes, standard heel only.➜ Blazer is compulsory in Terms 2 & 3 with long pants and on all formal occasions.➜ Formal College hat.➜ Regulation College bag.

Formal Uniform: Summer Formal Uniform: Winter Formal Hat Boys (above)Formal Hat Girls (below)

Formal Shoes College Bag



Compulsory Sports Uniform: Senior Phase

Boys & Girls

➜ Regulation ink navy sports shorts.➜ Regulation sports shirt socks and bucket hat.➜ Lace-up, predominantly white sports shoes that are of non-porous material on upper

and with white laces.➜ No skate shoes or Volleys are to be worn with sports uniform – this is a workplace health and

safety requirement.➜ Skins that are visible should not be worn underneath the sports shorts.

Please Note: Sports uniform can be worn to and from school on Wednesday and PE days. Check with Pastoral Care teacher for other times when this uniform may be worn.

Sports Uniform College Bucket Hat Sports Shoes (non-porous upper)

Additional Uniform RequirementsTracksuitThe College tracksuit is an optional sports uniform item. It is able to be worn in place of the sports uniform at the appropriate times. It may not be worn as part of the Formal Uniform.College BagThe College bag is to be used at all times. If it is in need of repair at any time, this should be done as quickly as possible and a note should be placed in the student’s diary to indicate that the bag is being repaired including approximately how long it will be until the bag is ready to use again.T-ShirtsVisible t-shirts are NOT to be worn under the College shirt or sports shirt.Grooming: GirlsThe wearing of make-up and nail polish is not permitted. Body art of any form must not be visible. Girls’ hair must be well groomed and of a natural colour. Shoulder length hair or longer will be tied back and fringes will be worn in a manner which keeps hair off the face, out of the eyes and off the shoulders. Hair ties should be brown or black, headbands and ribbons should be navy or the blue/green/white scrunchies sold by the uniform shop. Hairstyles should accommodate the wearing of the College hat with ease.Grooming: BoysHair must be well above the collar, out of the eyes, well groomed and clean. Extreme (or fashion) hairstyles and/or colours are not acceptable. Hair will be off the face and all boys will be clean-shaven at all times. Body art of any form must not be visible.Jewellery

The following jewellery items are permitted to be worn:• A Christian religious symbol

on a plain gold or silver chain – both symbol and chain are to be conservative.

• Girls may wear ONE pair of plain gold or silver studs or sleepers, in the lower ear lobe.

The following items of decoration are NOT permitted to be worn:• Any earrings by boys.• Tongue, eyebrow, lip or nose studs/rings.• Charity bands/bracelets/bangles.• Rings.• Spacers of any type.• Visible permanent markings.• Necklaces other than with a Christian religious symbolInappropriate jewellery items will be confiscated.

Senior JerseyThe senior jersey is an OPTIONAL uniform item that may be purchased by Year 12 students. It is to be worn with the sports uniform only on Wednesdays.



Use of Digital Resources Please read the following carefully: Students of Unity College agree to the following terms and conditions:

• To follow teacher direction.• To use the digital resources in a way that reflects the College ethos. This includes refraining from the

downloading or saving of non-related curriculum resources and accessing social networks or websites.• To backup and store own files.• To keep password confidential at all times.• To care for Unity College digital resources, assist in monitoring all equipment for damage or malfunction and

reporting this to the class teacher.Students also understand that:• All digital information held on the Unity College network remains the property of Unity College.• Unity College reserves the right to view files on any device that is used at Unity College.• There are consequences for the misuse of Unity College resources as per the College Behaviour Management processes.• By accessing the Unity College network, students understand and agree to all terms and conditions of Unity

College and Brisbane Catholic Education.

Homework What is homework? There is no such thing as no homework.Homework includes the following activities:

• Completion of tasks assigned by the subject teacher.• Revising work covered that day.• Reading ahead in the text book.• Research and reading for an assessment task.• Working on an assessment task.• Reading a novel/play or watching films/documentaries.• Studying for a quiz/examination.• Creating a mind map of key information about a topic.• Making study notes to prepare for exams and reinforce learning.

How should you approach your homework?A general guideline for students in the Senior Phase is provided below in hours per week:

Year Level Homework Assignment Study Total Hours per Week

Year 10 9 hrs 5 hrs 4 hrs 18 hrs



No specific time has been suggested for weekends, as this needs to be something students organise into their study plan to fit in with other commitments.

Why is it important?Homework has the following benefits:

1. It provides a significant opportunity to learn and extend classwork.2. It identifies areas of work that have not been fully understood in the classroom and that should be followed up

with the subject teacher.3. It helps build self-discipline, personal responsibility and independent learning.4. It develops skills in thinking, concentration, time management and research.5. It enhances self-esteem as the student successfully completes subject-related tasks on a regular and on-going basis.6. It exposes students to the realities of post-secondary studies and to the concept of life-long learning.



Study Planner How to use the Unity College planner:Use a non-permanent or fine whiteboard marker only.

At the start of each term:

1. Fill in school timetable.

2. On the Term Planner, write in due dates for assessment tasks and assignments; write in exam weeks; mark any public holidays, etc.

3. On the Daily Homework and Study Timetable, write in all sporting and family commitments, and work out when homework/ study will be completed each week.

4. Set goals and objectives for the term and write them in the box; list one key strategy for each goal.

5. Each week, use the student homework planner or notes/reminders section to prioritise tasks. When tasks are complete, cross them off or erase them.

Unity College Co-curricular Requirements/Awards Each student from the Middle and Senior Phases of Unity College are required to undertake a MINIMUM of 2 co-curricular activities per year. Students are to select their activities from the wide range of options provided or facilitated by the staff of Unity College and include: cultural, academic, student committees, representing Unity College in club sporting teams or community events.

The student’s diary contains a log page to record their participation in co-curricular activities. It is the student’s responsibility to keep this record up to date by approaching the coordinator of the activity to verify their participation at the completion of the activity. The coordinator will log the number of hours involved and sign the log page.

Award Levels are:

Bronze Award: 40 Hours per year.

Silver Award: 60 Hours per year.

Gold Award: 80 Hours per year. *

All bronze, silver and gold award recipients will receive a certificate at the end of each year.

* To be eligible for a Gold award students, must also attend and participate in all College Carnivals, House Days and College Celebrations. Recipients of the gold award will also receive an embroidered badge to be sewn onto their blazer.

Unity College Co-curricular Activities Example of activities include:

Committees Academic Clubs

Unite/Inspire/Succeed Debating Multi-Media

ICAS Maths/English Gym

Cultural Community Service Sport

Music/Dance Ensembles ANZAC Day QISSN Netball

Tonga Twinning Program St Vinnies Sleep Over Touch

A comprehensive list is published in Pastoral Care Rooms.


UNITY COLLEGE STUDENT DIARY 2016 1918 UNITY COLLEGE STUDENT DIARY 2016

Assessment Policy Formative and summative assessment items are part of the information gathering process used to determine a student’s Level of Achievement (LOA). They may take a variety of forms, e.g. investigations, extended response items, practical performances, field studies, oral presentations, exams etc.

If a student is unable to attend or present assessment on the scheduled day then a parent/guardian must make contact with the College on or before the submission date. A medical certificate or other formal documentation is required for students in years 10, 11 and 12 when they are prevented from meeting assessment requirements due to medical reasons. This is a requirement of the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA).

The following guidelines outline the requirements at Unity College related to such tasks for students in the Senior Phase. These guidelines are in place in order to improve student outcomes, and are supported through the College’s Vision for Teaching and Learning.

NB: In the case of Year 11 and 12 students, failure to submit a task may jeopardise a student’s semester credit for the subject that the task relates to, as the course work requirement has not been met. Please refer to the Queensland Studies Authority website for further information on assessment procedures.

Examinations1.1 All students are expected to have a clear plastic pencil case/pocket with writing materials enclosed for the

specific purpose of undertaking exams. Students are also encouraged to bring a clear water bottle to exams.

1.2 Students are to wait quietly outside the allocated room in alphabetical order.

1.3 Students will be directed by the supervisor to enter the room and sit alphabetically at desks organised in single rows. If students have additional books, these are to be placed at the front of the room at the direction of the supervisor.

1.4 There is to be no communication between students – verbal or non-verbal. The borrowing or lending of equipment is not permitted during the exam. Ipods, mobile phones, MP3 players are not permitted in the exam room. If a student is in possession of a device then it will be confiscated for collection from Year Level Coordinator.

1.5 Students are not permitted to commence the exam until advised by the supervisor. If students need to communicate with the supervisor they must raise their hand and wait quietly for the supervisor. Please note that supervisors cannot provide definitions, prompts or scaffolding.

1.6 No student will be permitted to leave the exam room prior to the scheduled conclusion of the exam. Upon completion of the exam, students are to check their work thoroughly and use the time available wisely. Exam papers will only be collected at the end of the session.

1.7 Students must ensure the work is their own. Care should be taken to avoid looking at other students’ work, even accidentally. Cheating will not be tolerated. Any evidence of cheating will result in serious consequences for the student’s results. Any breach of this process will result in the matter being referred to the respective Teaching Learning Coordinator.

Assignments2.1 All assignments are required to be completed within the defined time frames outlined on the task sheet

provided to students.

2.2 The requirements for assignments will vary from subject to subject and the conditions outlined on the task sheet will provide important information regarding the expectations of each task. Hence, the task sheet is a vital tool for students and must be stored safely for the duration of the task.

2.3 On the scheduled date, assignments must be submitted directly to the classroom teacher during the timetabled lesson.

2.4 All assignments must be computer generated where possible, adhere to referencing guidelines (see appropriate section in diary for guidance), be printed and attached to the task sheet with drafting material.

2.5 An assignment that is not printed, regardless of whether it is on the student laptop device or student USB/hard drive, is considered to be a late submission or non-submission and the guidelines for Section 5 will be applied. Therefore, it is vital that students develop time management skills to ensure work is ready to submit in the appropriate fashion.



2.6 Contained within the task sheet will be an authenticity statement. Students will be expected to sign this declaration, stating that the work they have submitted is their own. Plagiarism will not be tolerated; any evidence of plagiarism will result in serious consequences for the student’s results and will be referred to the Head of College 7 - 12. In most cases, plagiarised work will be ignored within the assignment and a result given based on the non-plagiarised material, as per QSA guidelines.

2.7 Students seeking an extension for their assignment should follow the procedures outlined in Section 4.

2.8 Students who are unable to complete the assessment task on the scheduled due date because of absence must follow the procedures outlined in Section 5.

2.9 Under no circumstances does the student have the right to refuse submission of a task, whether this be an assignment or presentation.

Drafting Policy3.1 Drafting is an excellent formative indicator, this helps teachers gather important data, therefore, teachers will

continue to keep records regarding submissions/ effort etc. It is also important to understand that students need to be aware that submitting a draft and completing the changes does not mean that a well above standard is automatically awarded.

Drafting is a learning process and an opportunity to develop important skills. A Draft constitutes a student’s best work with few errors and attention to the specific task requirements.

3.2 A draft can be defined as a plan, full document, diagram and so on… this is subject specific and also dependent on the year level and stage of coursework. Your teacher may wish to section work and have it submitted in this way ie: not one complete draft but a series of submissions that may constitute a whole draft.

3.3 Where possible, the draft is due to the teacher at least two weeks before the final submission date. This allows one week for the teacher to examine students’ work, and one week for students to address the individual and global feedback provided.

3.4 Contact home will be made should a draft be late, and at this time consequences will be discussed with the parent(s). Consequences may include: After school detention, Reflection Room, loss of Access Time (Senior students), removal from classes and or co-curricular activities until completed. The student will be expected to submit the draft.

Practical Performances/Presentations/Scientific Investigations/Art Folios/ ITD Projects etc.4.1 All tasks are required to be completed within the defined time frames outlined on the task sheet provided to

students. Written materials related to the task are due from all students on the scheduled submission date and are to be computer generated where applicable, be printed and attached to the task sheet with drafting material.

4.2 Written materials that are not printed, regardless of whether they are on the student laptop device or student USB/hard drive, are considered to be a late submission or non-submission and the guidelines for Section 5 will be applied. Therefore, it is vital that students develop time management skills to ensure work is ready to submit in the appropriate fashion.

4.3 The teacher will advise of the performance/presentation order. All students should be ready to present on the scheduled due date.

4.4 Students seeking an extension to their assessment should follow the procedures outlined in Section 4.

4.5 Students who are unable to complete the assessment task on their assigned date because of absence must follow the procedures outlined in Section 5.

4.6 When members of a group are absent on the day of a performance/presentation, the group is still required to complete the assessment if the task permits. Therefore, it is important that all group members have copies of work completed by the group to avoid a student being disadvantaged by another student’s absence.

Extensions5.1 Any request for an extension must be submitted at least three (3) days prior to the submission date to the

classroom teacher using the form: Assessment Extension Application located in Student Reception. This form should outline the circumstances pertinent to the application and be signed by both student and Parent/



Guardian. If a medical condition is the reason for requesting an extension then a medical certificate must be attached to the application form.

5.2 The classroom teacher will immediately consult with the Learning & Teaching Coordinator regarding the approval of the extension.

5.3 If an extension is granted, the classroom teacher will advise the student of the new due date for submission; and a record will be kept on the student’s file. It is the student’s responsibility to seek clarification with the classroom teacher and/or Learning & Teaching Coordinator regarding the successful approval of an extension, as the teacher has the right to refuse an extension application.

5.4 In the case of the extension not being granted, the student is expected to submit the assessment task on the original scheduled date.

Late Submission of Assessment Task/Non-Submission of Assessment Task6.1 In the circumstance where a student is unable to submit an assessment task by the scheduled date due to

absence:

a) In Class Assessment Tasks (e.g. exams, presentations, practical tasks etc.): a parent/guardian is required to contact the College by 9am on the scheduled date to provide details regarding the circumstances preventing the student from attending. The classroom teacher will then discuss the circumstances with the Learning & Teaching Coordinator. If the circumstances are deemed appropriate (e.g. bereavement, medical condition) then the student will be given the option to complete the assessment task immediately on their return. A medical certificate is required if the circumstances are for medical reasons.

b) Assignment Tasks: a parent/guardian must contact the College by 9am on the scheduled date to provide details regarding the circumstances preventing the student from attending; and that the task is either delivered to Student Reception or emailed to Student Reception by 2pm on the scheduled date of submission.

6.2 While due consideration of the circumstances surrounding any variation in the time assessment is submitted will be taken into account, absence due to students being ‘on holidays’ is not considered to be an acceptable reason for missing assessment or content taught in class resulting in an assessment item.

6.3 In the event that a student will require an extended absence (3 or more days) during the term, parents/guardians are requested to seek approval from the Head of College PRIOR to making any private arrangements to gauge the impact on student learning outcomes. If the absence is approved, the Head of College will advise the Year Level Coordinator, who in turn will advise the necessary teaching staff, and arrangements can be made to provide support to the student.

6.4 Failure to submit an assignment task will result in either a draft being marked as the final submission or the student being asked to engage with and submit the task during the lesson time. Depending on the circumstances, this may occur on the scheduled day of submission if the student arrives with nothing to submit or alternatively in the case of an absence, during the first subject lesson of the student’s return. Please note: should a student return from absence with a completed assignment, this will not be accepted, as equitable task conditions have not been maintained for the cohort (unless an extension has been approved). Please refer to the QSA for details regarding assessment procedures.

6.5 In the case of a Late or Non-Submission of an assessment task, the appropriate Year Level Coordinator will be advised to ensure this is recorded on the student file for future supportive structures should this situation reoccur. This may result in the Zero Tolerance Policy for failure in Numeracy and Literacy to be enacted.

Referencing Guide Copyright laws and academic convention require that students acknowledge all sources of their information and ideas. It is plagiarism not to do so.

Unity College uses the APA referencing style. This consists of two elements:

• In-text citations (for exact quotations of an author’s words or when summarising or paraphrasing what someone has said)

• A reference list at the end of the document providing complete details of sources used



Using the Word Referencing ToolIn Microsoft Office Word, a bibliography can be automatically generated using the References tool. Easy-to-follow details on how to use this tool are available at

http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/word-help/create-a-bibliography-HA010368774.aspx

Writing your own BibliographyIn general, references should contain the author’s name, publication date, title, and publication information. This must be set out as in the examples following.

Book

• Single author - Caraccilo, D. (2006). Military intelligence technology of the future. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group.

• 2-6 authors - Mason, K., & Fielden, P. (2007). Republic to Reich: A History of Germany, 1918-1939 (3rd ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.

• 7 or more authors - [Cite only the first author, followed by et al.]

• Corporate author - Oregon State University Soil Ecology Center. (1982). A directory of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farms. Columbus, OH: Natural Resources Institute.

• No author – HIV/AIDs resources: A nationwide directory (10th ed.). (2004)... [Use title in place of author]

Book Chapter

• Tizol, W.P. (1976). Brain function and memory. In J.M.O. Corney & H.L. Center (Eds.). An inside look at what we think we know. (pp. 154-184). Springfield, IL: American Psychiatric Press.

Journal Article

• Bauzá, R.H. (1982). Manitoba nematodes. Journal of Cool Nematodes, 10, 252-264.

• Gillespie, R.C., & Tupac, R.M. (1976). How confident people dance. American Dancing, 225, 82-90.

• The lamb business. (1992, September 11). Willamette Valley Lamb, 97, 47-48.

• Waite, L. J., Goldschneider, F. K., & Witsberger, C. (1986). Nonfamily living and the erosion of traditional family orientations among young adults. American Sociological Review, 51(4), 541-554.

Magazine Article

• Pozo, E. R. (2008, November 19). The way she loved me. Personal Literature, 290, 1113-1120.

Encyclopedia Article

• Parker, S.A. (1947). Fetal development. In International encyclopedia of pregnancy (Vol. 7, pp. 202-207). New York: Aesculapius Publishers.

Newspaper Article

• Amazing women. (1955, January 12). The Journal News, pp. D11, D14.

Electronic Journal Article From a Database

• Tjader, J.W., Coltrane, J.A., & Taylor, A.A. (1995). A history of mockery. American Psychologist, 50, 750-765. Retrieved from PsycINFO database.

Electronic Journal Article (print version)

• Rodriguez, G., Puente, S., & Mayfield , J. (2001). Role of upbringing in family attitudes. [Electronic version]. Journal of Family Research, 5, 117-123.

Website

• Summers, M. (2007) Cool scenes. Retrieved August 27, 2007, from http://coolscenesilove.edu/ (from http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-APA-Style-Bibliography)



Key Terms This glossary of key terms may help to ensure you are staying on track and answering the question correctly.

Analyse To examine a topic critically; break down and examine component parts in detail.

Argue To present the case for and the case against a particular idea/proposition.

Clarify To make clear and rational.

Compare To present the similarities and differences between propositions.

Construct To fabricate, form, frame or develop an object or program (as for computer)

Contrast To compare the differences between propositions.

Criticise To give a judgement, supported by evidence, on the merits of an opinion or truth.

Debate To argue from two or more viewpoints.

Describe To give a detailed account of a topic or object.

Design To plan, model or shape an idea or object.

Differentiate To find differences between two or more propositions, ideas or objects.

Discuss To give reasons for and against a point of view or proposition.

Enumerate List and describe in priority and in in a structured manner.

Evaluate To appraise or judge; include personal opinion.

Examine To inspect or study carefully; investigate implications.

Expand To give the full meaning or elaborate

Explain To calrify; make plain or clear.

Format The manner in which the assignment is presented.

Illustrate To explain or clarify; rationalise using your own judgement.

Justify To show adequate grounds for decisions or conclusions.

Paraphrase To re-state, in your own words, a phrase or idea found in research.

Prove To demonstrate the truth or falsity by presenting evidence grounded in fact; provide math/logical proof.

Relate To show how things are connected to each other; how they are alike or affect each other.

Review To examine or evaluate the subject/topic critically.

Sketch To draw an image free hand.

State To specify fully and clearly.

Summarise To give a concise/brief account of facts or topic, omitting details.

Trace To identify and describe development of topic from point of origin.

Verify To check experiment by conducting parallel experiment; compare with other standards.

Paragraph Structure T Topic Sentence

E Explain and EVALUATE your point

E EVIDENCE- scene/aesthetic feature, example

E EXPLORE significance of evidence/ discern meaning

L Conclude overall topic, LINK to thesis, and provide scaffold for next topic



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Unity College Community Days House Day is held at the start of Term Two and its purpose is to facilitate relationships with groups within the College that recognise and celebrate the Celtic Spirituality that is an integral part of the College. The day begins with a whole school liturgy, facilitated by Student Leaders, Campus Ministers and APRE’s. Students from Prep to Year 12 gather at morning tea to share a house cake and then participate in a variety of activities. The day concludes with a short reflection.

UnityincommUnity Day is held each year on the last day of Term Three. Its purpose is to mark the turning of the first sod on the Unity College site September 22, 2005. The day is an opportunity for us to celebrate the great sense of community that we have at Unity College and to further build the relationships within House groups.

The day begins with a whole school liturgy that is facilitated by student leaders. Students from Prep to Year 12 and staff participate in the ‘Silver Slipper’ relay race that is run in house groups over varying distances. The winning house is awarded the Silver Slipper Trophy. All students gather at morning tea to share a house cake. Students in the Junior Phase participate in team building activities while students in Years 7 to 12 participate in an inter-house quidditch competition with the winning house receiving the ‘Quidditch Broomstick’ trophy. The day concludes with ‘Unity’s Got Talent’, where students are able to share their talents with the College community and prizes are awarded for Junior, Middle and Senior phases.

Rainbows and Spectrum Programs Spectrum is a Grief and Loss program that supports students who have experienced loss or grief in their lives. This is usually due to separation of parents, divorce or death of a close family member. It can also be due to a parent being incarcerated or parents working away for extended periods of time. Rainbows (Junior Phase) and Spectrum (Middle and Senior Phases) provide students the opportunity to meet with a trained facilitator, using an age appropriate program and to spend time with other students, who are dealing with similar experiences.

Our Mission Statement advocates that Unity College aims to be a welcoming and compassionate environment. For students to be able to learn successfully, they need to feel safe and supported. The Spectrum Program allows them to share their grief and to find strategies and tools to assist them in coping with their loss. It is well documented that this program has significant benefits for the children who participate, whilst providing supportive partnerships to build resilience. Rainbows and Spectrum Programs generally take place after school over two terms for one hour per week culminating with a small celebration and are beneficial programs to support students who have experienced grief or loss in their lives.

Guidance & Counselling Services The Guidance & Counselling role at Unity College is designed to support the mental health and well-being for all students at the school. We provide personal counselling for students for any issue that they feel that is impacting upon their life, or is otherwise something that they would like some help with. Guidance counsellors listen to what students have to say and try to support them in finding ways to move forward positively. We all experience difficulties from time to time, and the guidance counsellor can simply be thought of as an extra support person, outside of family and friends.

Counselling is on a consensual basis and the service that is offered is confidential. When you visit the guidance counsellor whatever is discussed will be kept private unless there are concerns that you or somebody else might get hurt. If this happens the counsellor will talk about what to do and who needs to be told.

If you would like to talk to the guidance counsellor, you have the following options.

• Talk to the guidance counsellor about making an appointment.

• Talk to your PC Teacher or Year Level Coordinator about making an appointment.

• Talk to your parents about making an appointment.

In some cases we may need parent permission for counselling. Parents may also contact the guidance counsellor themselves.

If you need to contact the counsellors, Anthony Ross or Tamara Miller, their offices are located in the Student Services building. They can also be contacted by phone on (07) 5490-5777.



Music at Unity College Music at Unity College forms a vitally important and integral part of College life. It includes every student from Prep to Year 8 with selected students continuing into Year 9 to Year 12 elective programs. Our students will experience between 8 and 13 years of music education at Unity College.

There is enormous research supporting the benefits of a quality music education and the nature of learning in this discipline inflames and inspires ways of thinking and knowing that extends across each school subject and more importantly, assisting students to effectively negotiate their post-schooling lives. In combination with classroom music studies, students have the opportunity to partake in private instrumental tuition on a ‘user pays’ system. Tuition is available as follows:

Prep – 3: Violin, Fife, Recorder, Ukelele/Guitar, Piano/Keyboard, Voice

Years 4 – 12: Brass, Strings, Woodwind, Percussion, Ukelele, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice, Piano/Keyboard, Theory, Speech & Drama.

For more information please see the Parent Portal.

Instrumental Immersion Program & Gifted & Talented Program

This program provides students with opportunities to be successful learners in their pursuit of excellence by enhancing their musicianship and ultimately extending their capacity beyond the classroom into other learning areas.

For more information please see the Parent Portal.



Results Log Students are encouraged to track their results throughout the academic year and communicate this with parents.

Term 1 Term 2

Subject Result Subject Result

Interim Report Parent Initial

Semester One Report Parent Initial

Term 3 Term 4

Subject Result Subject Result



Website Logon Details

Website Username Password



Annual Awards Night Criteria Criteria for Unite, Inspire and Succeed Awards & Nominated Special Awards Unity College Senior Phase

(NB: Subject to change annually)

CertificatesUnite Awards All recipients are presented with a certificate.

Students who willingly contribute to uniting the community through their words, actions and deeds. (2 Inspire Awards per house in Years 10 & 11 and one Inspire Award per house in Year 12.)

Inspire Awards All recipients are presented with a certificate.

Students who through their actions and deeds applied him/herself diligently to their schoolwork to show improvement in academic ability over the school year. (2 Inspire Awards per house in Years 10 & 11 and one Inspire Award per house in Year 12.)

Succeed Awards All recipients are presented with a certificate.

Years 10: For students who consistently achieve an A or B standard in the four learning areas of: Maths, English, Religion and Science for Semester 1 and also in Term 3. These awards will be presented to students who form up to, but not exceeding 7% of the cohort.

Year 11: For students who consistently achieve an A or B average standard in 5 or 6 subjects in Semester 1 and in Term 3. Nothing less than a ‘C’ grade in any Learning Area will be considered. These awards will be presented to students who form up to, but not exceeding 10% of the cohort.

Year 12 Subject Awards: These awards acknowledge the TOP STUDENT in each subject in Year 12 only. The top Student in each subject would need to have attained a High or Very High Achievement.

TrophiesDUX of the COLLEGE: (‘TRESTRAIL’ DUX OF UNITY AWARD)

SENIOR PHASE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: The Year 11 student who achieves most consistently in all areas of the academic curriculum and maintains the highest grade average across all subject areas.

SENIOR PHASE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AWARD: The student who embraces the College’s religious life, is respectful of the Uniting and Catholic churches’ traditions and who excels academically within the RE curriculum.

SENIOR PHASE MASONIC CITIZENSHIP AWARD: The student who demonstrates service throughout the life of the College and the broader community.

SENIOR PHASE SPORTSWOMAN AND SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS: These students will have represented Unity College at the local level, district, regional and state levels.

SENIOR PHASE MARK McARDLE ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARD: The student who promotes the optimistic and cultural climate of the school through regular support and participation in all areas of the entire College curriculum.

SENIOR PHASE SPIRIT OF UNITY AWARD: The recipient, in the spirit of Unity College, consistently demonstrates behaviour with regards to: Respect for self, Respect for others and Respect for the environment.

INTERNATIONAL CROSS-CULTURAL AWARD: The student who has been part of the visiting group to Tonga or India and who has been instrumental in the programming and relationship building between Unity College and our sister schools in these two countries.



UNITY COLLEGE PATHWAYS AWARD: The Unity College Pathways Award is presented to a senior student who is undertaking a school-based traineeship or apprenticeship. The recipient consistently demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to work and training while still applying themselves to their schoolwork. This student always tries their best and effectively maintains a balance in their life.

THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) AWARD: This award reflects the growing interest from students in Certificate Courses. It recognises and values the various pathway options taken by Senior students at Unity College. This award will be presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding application and interest in a Certificate Course at a Senior level.

SENIOR PHASE UNITY CULTURAL AWARD: The student who consistently demonstrates enthusiasm and ongoing commitment to the cultural atmosphere of the College and has participated in a range of cultural activities throughout the year.

CALTEX BEST ALL ROUNDER AWARD: Awarded to a senior student for their all-round contribution to Unity College acknowledging their academic, personal, leadership and sporting involvement.

LEADERSHIP AWARD: Awarded to a student who has exemplified the ‘Servant Model of Leadership’ in the College.

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD: A student in any phase who demonstrates exemplary conduct and makes selfless contributions to the life of the College.



Scientific Glossary Adaptation: a physical or behavioural characteristic that is inherited and which result in an individual being more likely to survive and reproduce in its environment.

Evidence: in science, evidence is data that is considered reliable and valid and which can be used to support a particular idea, conclusion or decision. Evidence gives weight or value to data by considering its credibility, acceptance, bias, status, appropriateness and reasonableness.

Property: attribute of an object or material, normally used to describe attributes common to a group.

Analyse: consider in detail for the purpose of finding meaning or relationships, and identifying patterns, similarities and differences.

Fair test: an investigation where one variable is changed and all other conditions are kept the same; what is measured or observed is referred to as the dependent variable.

Qualitative data: information that is not numerical in nature.

Characteristic: distinguishing aspect (including features and behaviours) of an object material, living thing or event.

Force: a push or pull between objects that may cause one or both objects to change speed and/or the direction of their motion (i.e., accelerate) or change their shape.

Quantitative data: numerical information.

Classify: arrange into named categories in order to sort, group or identify.

Graph: a visual representation of the relationship between quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes.

Reliable: Repeated and consistent measure of an attribute achieving similar results for the same population.

Conclusion: a judgement based on evidence.

Hypothesis: a tentative idea, based on observation that can be supported or refuted by experiment.

Report: a written account of an investigation.

Continuous data: quantitative data with a potentially infinite number of possible values along a continuum.

Independent variable: the variable that is changed in an investigation to see what effect it has on the dependent variable.

Secondary source: information that has been compiled from primary sources by a person or persons not directly involved in the original study or event.

Controlled variable: a variable that is kept constant (or changed in constant ways) during an investigation.

Investigation: a scientific process of answering a question, exploring an idea or solving a problem that requires activities such as planning a course of action, collecting data, interpreting data, reaching a conclusion and communicating.

Sustainable: supports the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to support their needs.

Data: the measurement of an attribute and these could be quantitative or qualitative.

It may be the result of several repeated measurements.

Material: a substance with particular qualities or that is used for specific purposes.

System: a group of interacting objects, materials or processes that form an integrated whole.

Dependent variable: a variable that changes in response to changes to the independent variable in an investigation.

Matter: a physical substance; anything that has mass and occupies space.

Theory: an explanation of a set of observations that is based on one or more proven hypotheses which has been accepted through consensus by a group of scientists.

Discrete data: quantitative data consisting of a number of separate values where intermediate values are not permissible.

Model: a representation that describes, simplifies, clarifies or provides an explanation of the workings, structure or relationships within an object, system or idea.

Trend: general direction in which something is changing.

Environment: all the surroundings, both living and non-living.

Pattern: repeated occurrences or sequences.

Validity: the extent to which tests are accurate and measure what was intended.

Evaluate: examine and judge the merit or significance of something, including processes, events, descriptions, relationships or data.

Primary source: information created by the person or persons directly involved in an investigation.

Variable: a factor that can be changed, kept the same or measured in an investigation e.g. time, distance, light, temperature.



2016 Important Dates Term 1 Term 2

Tuesday 26 January Australia Day Holiday

Wednesday 27 January Term 1 commences: Yrs P – 6, 7, 8 & 12

Thursday 28 January Term 1 commences: Yrs 9, 10 & 11

Wednesday 10 February Ash Wednesday

Thursday 24 March Term 1 concludes

Monday 11 April Term 2 commences

Monday 25 April ANZAC Day

Tuesday 26 April Yr 11 Choicez Program

Tuesday 3 May Yr 9 Retreat

Wednesday 4 – Friday 6 May Yr 12 Marine Camp

Tuesday 10 - Thursday 12 May NAPLAN (7 – 9)

Friday 27 May Caloundra Show Holiday

Thursday 2 – Friday 3 June Yr 7 Retreat

Wednesday 8 – Friday 10 June Yr 8 Camp

Monday 13 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday

Friday 24 June Term 2 Concludes

Term 3 Term 4

Monday 11 July Term 3 commences

Tuesday 12 July Yr 11 Retreat

Friday 15 July Yr 7 – 12 Motivational Media

Wednesday 20 July Yr 11 RYDA

Tuesday 30 & Wednesday 31 August QCS Test (Yr 12)

Friday 16 September UnityInCommUnity Day/Term 3 concludes

Monday 3 October Labour Day Holiday

Tuesday 4 October Term 4 commences

Tuesday 11 – Friday 14 October Yr 10 Camp

Monday 17 October SFD

Friday 4 November Awards Evening

Friday 18 November Yr 12 Farewell Assembly

Friday 25 November Yr 10 & 11 Finish

Friday 2 December Term 4 concludes


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