A copy of the terms of behavior that your student and parents signed when they enrolled at Trinity Catholic College can be found below. Trinity applies these rules to all international students, so that we may live and learn together.

1. Prayer/karakia is part of everyday school life and students attend Chapel and other Catholic sacramental events in the year.

2. Awareness of social justice issues is promoted and active participation in social justice activities is expected of students.

3. Students who do not have a Catholic background are expected to participate, as far as they are comfortable in doing so, and every effort is made to familiarise them with the Special Character of the school.

ADMINISTRATIVE

4. Students recognise the authority and requirements of the School administration and leadership.

RULES AND ATTENDANCE

5. Students follow all school rules and in particular:

(a) Wear the appropriate school uniform and maintain appropriate personal presentation.

(b) Good behaviour is expected at all times, in and out of school, in a manner that will not bring Trinity Catholic College into disrepute.

(c) Attend all classes as scheduled in your Trinity Catholic College timetable. (d) Complete all School internal assessments when required to do so.

(e) Ask your host parents to notify the School of absence through illness or injury.

(f) Arrange leave for any other absence with the Director of International Students in advance of leave being taken.

(g) Provide all learning materials and equipment as requested by staff for use in both class and other activities.

(h) Participate fully in the extra-curricular activities for which you have registered.

(i) Do not leave Dunedin (other than with your homestay family for up to 7 days) without permission from the Director of International Students. Permission to travel independently is granted in advance by the Principal and is only considered for students over 18 years of age.

(j) Obey all School cyber rules for the use of internet.

(k) Do not use phones during classes unless specifically approved by teachers.

ACADEMIC

6. Establish clear academic goals.

7. Work with classroom teachers and tutors towards set academic goals.

8. Maintain a co-operative attitude to staff and students in general.

9. Meet regularly with the Director of International Students and other International Department staff to discuss academic progress.

PERSONAL

10. Obey the laws of New Zealand, including not using illegal substances, and do not use or supply alcohol at any time.

11. Students must not drive a motor vehicle, except for the purposes of gaining a valid New Zealand drivers’ licence, in formal lessons under the guidance of a licensed driving instructor. Permission for this is granted in advance by the Principal and requires excellent attendance and academic progress to be considered.

12. Students cannot own a vehicle while studying at Trinity Catholic College.

13. Have a valid and current international student visa.

HOMESTAY

14. Obey the household rules and meet all homestay requirements.

15. Let your homestay parents know where you are at all times.

16. Do not stay at another residence without the permission of your homestay parents and the Homestay Coordinator and/or Director of International Students.

17. Meet regularly with the Homestay Coordinator and other International Department staff to discuss issues and problems

18. Comply with the terms and conditions in the Application Form and Contract of Enrolment.

19. Notify the school immediately, should your parents’ or caregiver’s contact details change.

From time to time, some students may have difficulty living up to this code. We pride ourselves on our pastoral care and the College will always counsel and discuss problems before considering removal.

Where students are involved in repeatedly breaking the College rules, contact is made with home (either parents and/or agent), warning of the likely consequences. If the behavior continues, a second and final warning is given. Failure to follow that warning will involve the school contacting NZ Immigration to have the student's visa removed. The student is then sent home.