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o Academic counselling
- any problems with studies, including understanding subject content or assessment
requirements, time management, classroom practices
- subject selection

o Personal counselling
- any personal problems, including difficulties in adjusting to a new environment,
- physical or mental health issues
- communications strategies

o Careers Counselling
All students are offered advice and information about careers planning, further studies or study
pathways during their studies in Years 10-12. This includes:

- Careers subjects
- Careers expo
- Set plans
Accommodation & Welfare

Saint Stephen’s College Accommodation Policy allows the following options:

o Homestay
o Living with a parent
o Living with a relative (approved by Immigration)

Saint Stephen’s College will issue a CAAW or Welfare Letter for students living in homestay
accommodation.
Saint Stephen’s College will not issue a CAAW or Welfare Letter for students living with a parent or
relative.
Any concerns or questions about the student’s accommodation or welfare should be made in school
hours and addressed to:

International Manager Administration Mrs Paula Craft

E: pcraft@ssc.qld.edu.au Tel: +61 7 55738661

Arrangements to visit a student living in accommodation approved by Saint Stephen’s College should
always be made in advance by contacting:

Homestay Coordinator Ms Nikki Roach

E: nroach@ssc.qld.edu.au Tel: +61 7 55738663

Support and Intervention Processes

Saint Stephen’s College will arrange additional assistance for students to help them successfully
complete their studies if this is necessary. This may take the form of:

o homework classes or tutorials after school

o changing timetabling or subjects to allow for greater ESL or subject related support

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