1. School Rules and Expectations for Students

The following school rules will be discussed during the school orientation and campus tour. By studying at this campus you are agreeing to follow the rules below.

Students are required to be attentive and respectful towards their classroom teachers.
Students must not engage in any reckless or unsafe behaviour.
No running.
No food or drinks in classrooms.
No coarse language.
English is to be spoken in the host school.
Students are to be quiet during class time.
Students must respect the learning environment of others.
Wi-Fi is not available for short term study tour students. Please do not ask other students for the password.
Students are not permitted to use mobile phones in class. The classroom teachers will ask students to put away all electronic devices at the beginning of each lesson, however, if students fail to follow these instructions the tour escort may be asked to collect students’ mobile phones prior to the lesson commencing. They will be reissued after class for the rest of the day’s activities.

2. Transport Rules and Expectations for Students

Our transport company requires that all students and teachers comply with their bus safety rules.

No running, shouting or jumping inside the bus.
Students must wear their seatbelts and face the front of the vehicle.
No eating or drinking is permitted on the bus.
Students have clean feet and clothes before boarding the bus, and have changed out of wet clothes if they have been participating in water activities.

3. Using the Toilet

Most schools have signs with symbols to illustrate the use of toilets. We do not stand on toilet seats as this breaks them. Please follow the signs and listen to the instructions in the school orientation. These procedures also apply in homestay bathrooms.

4. Safety Rules

Students must follow the directions of their teachers and tour guides at all times.

Crossing the road – Please listen to instructions when crossing the road as cars may be coming from the opposite direction. Look left and right before crossing to ensure there is no oncoming traffic
Tour lanyard – All students must wear lanyards provided with our emergency contact details and to identify the group in peak season.
Swimming policy – No swimming is permitted unless the students’ level of swimming competency is confirmed in writing prior to the commencement of the study tour.

5. Exclusions from the Group

Students who

break the law,
have a contagious medical condition, or
exhibit ongoing disruptive behaviour

will be removed from homestay and alternative arrangements organized and paid for by the tour group escort/touring school.

6. Student Guide to Homestay House Rules

Telephone numbers	AHN 24 hour = 1300 MYSTAY (1300 697829) Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency: 000
Host Name	______________________________
Address	______________________________
Home Phone	______________________________
Mobile	______________________________
Email	______________________________
Write these details down and keep them on you in case of an emergency

Contacting you in Australia:

•Between you and your family: please use your mobile phone or purchase a pre-paid phone card.
• Between you and AHN/Host: You need to advise your email address and mobile phone number as soon as you arrive.
• If you can’t use your mobile phone, ask your host how you can connect with them.
You could use Line, We chat, Viber or Skype.

Health Issues:

• If you are feeling unwell, tell your host, they will advise you where the nearest medical centre is.
• You may have to pay to see the Doctor, however your OHSC and/or travel insurance may cover some medical costs.
• 13SICK is the number for medical assistance after 6pm at night and before 6am in the morning.
Privacy:

It is important when you are sharing a home to respect each other’s private time and areas.
• When in your room, toilet and bathroom remember to keep the door closed and if there is a lock please use it.
• Knock before you enter a room, especially any private use areas (bedrooms and bathrooms).

Shoes inside the house:

• Ask your host if shoes can be worn in the house.
• Please do not wear high-heel shoes on polished floor boards
• Try to avoid wearing shoes on the carpet.

Your Room:

• In Australia, we sleep in a bed, between the sheets, with blankets on top.
• Ask your host about changing bed sheets and towels.

We ask you to please;
• Keep your room clean and tidy.
• Do not cook, or keep food in your room.
• Do not leave any wet clothing or towels in your room.
• Do not stick anything to the walls. If you wish to hang anything, see your host.
• Ask your homestay family if you need extra blankets if you are cold or a fan if you are hot.

Noise:

• Your host won’t mind you playing music or chatting with your friends via mobile or internet but please try to do this before 10:30pm at night.
• If you need to call your family after this time due to time zone differences, please check if this is ok with your host first.
• Always try to keep the noise level at a point where it doesn’t upset other family members or their sleep.

Internet:

• If internet access is available, ask your host how it works in their home.
• The internet is NOT for downloading music, TV shows, movies or playing games as this may exceed the limit.
• Your hosts have the right to turn it off at night and back on the next morning at a time which suits them. You are always welcome to purchase your own data to utilize for this type of viewing.

Toilet:

• Never squat or stand on the toilet seat.
• Never flush anything down the toilet except for toilet paper.
• Don’t use too much toilet paper as it may block or cause the toilet to overflow
• Always wash your hands with soap after using the toilet.
• After use – please wipe down any spills on the toilet

Women/Girls:

• All sanitary items such as tampons and pads should never be flushed down the toilet.
• At home, there will be a bin in the toilet or bathroom area or you may need to ask your host mother where to dispose of sanitary items.
• If you are still unsure, wrap the sanitary item in toilet paper and put in a plastic bag and then put it in the garbage bin outside.

Meals:

Students have different meal options with their homestay. Your host or the AHN team can show you which meal option you have chosen

• For breakfast and/or lunch, let your host know what you want and you can help yourself – e.g. cereal, toast, sandwich, fruit juice, tea or coffee.
• Dinner will be eaten with your host family if it has not been organized in your tour itinerary.
• When you use the kitchen please make sure that you leave the kitchen clean and tidy. Under 18’s are not allowed to cook on their own and must ask permission before using the kitchen, this is not allowed in all homestays.

Water Usage – Water Restrictions:

• In Australia water is expensive and its use is restricted.
• Please help us save water by keeping showers to a 5-minute limit and turning off the water whilst you brush your teeth.
• Please do not waste water. Ask your host family about other ways to save water.

Bathroom

• Please only bathe in the bath or shower cubicle so water does not splash onto the bathroom floor.
• When using the bathroom, close the door. There may be a privacy lock on the door, please use it.
• There is usually a bath mat on the floor, stand on that when you get out of the shower so you do not slip over.
• Hang your towel up to dry after you use it. Check with your host family where you should hang your wet towel.
• Have a toiletry bag with your own shampoo, soap, tissues etc.
• Leave any wet items in the bathroom or hang out to dry – please do not leave them in your room.
• If you make a mess, please clean it up.
• Please complete all shower activities by 10pm, if for some reason, you need to shower later please chat to your host.

Personal Hygiene:

Remember that Australia can have very warm weather; students should maintain good personal hygiene by putting on deodorant each morning before dressing.

Lights, Fans and Heating:

• Please make sure you turn off all lights when you go to sleep (ask your host for a small wall light if needed).
• Please turn off fans and heating in your bedroom when you are not home.

Laundry:

Ask your host family about washing your clothes as each family is different. Your host family may want you to:
• Do your own washing – your host will instruct you on how the machine operates and how much detergent to use. Full loads only please. Only perform 2 washes per week due to water restrictions.
• Some host may ask you to put your laundry items in a basket provided and your host will wash them for you.
• Ask your host if you would like to hang your underwear to dry in a private place.
• Your host will advise you what day you need to change the sheets on your bed. Also when to change your towels.

Cleaning:

Is part of family life and you can be asked to help with:
• Help with tidying up after meals including washing or drying dishes.
• Keep your own room clean and tidy and make your bed.
• Keep your bathroom clean and tidy – do not leave wet towels and clothes on the floor.
• If you make a mess anywhere in the home, please clean it up.

Broken or damaged something in the house?

• Don’t worry, accidents can happen sometimes.
• Please let your host know if something has been broken or damaged.
• AHN students and hosts have some insurance coverage, give AHN a call or contact your tour group organiser if you have any questions.

Smoking (not permitted for students under the age of 18 years old):

Do not smoke in the house –
• If you are over 18 and your hosts allows smoking at the house, you can only smoke outside and use the container provided for the butts.
• You cannot smoke inside the host’s home. Please ask if you have any problems or questions.

Going Out

• You need to be home by the curfew set by your tour group organizer.
• Make sure you are on time if your homestay host is picking you up after a scheduled outing.
• If you are under 18 and you wish to go out at night, you must get approval from your
guardian and your host must be informed.
• Travel with friends, especially at night.
UNLESS ADVISED OTHERWISE BY YOUR TOUR GROUP, STUDENTS UNDER 18 ARE NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE THEIR HOMESTAY AFTER RETURNING HOME IN THE EVENING.

Public Transport (if applicable):

• Download the local transport app on your phone and computer to work out the best and quickest route to travel.
• Ask your host about a transport card as this is cheaper than buying a paper ticket when using public transport. You must carry your valid student ID card to receive a concession or you may be fined a fee by the Transport Department inspector.

By signing this agreement, I _________________(insert name) understand that I am attending this tour as a guest of the Australian Government and agree to abide by all host school, homestay, activities and immigration requirements.

I understand I may be excluded from the study tour if I do not behave according to the rules outlined above, and if I am deemed unsuitable for school or homestay my parents and school principal will be contacted to make alternative arrangements with any costs to be paid by my school. I understand this may affect my right to return to Australia and study in the future.

I agree to be polite, courteous and considerate to my homestay family and abide by their house rules.

I agree to speak to my teacher and tour guide if I am experiencing any problems with rules or communication at school or in my homestay and will do my best to improve my behaviour so I do not have to be removed from homestay or excluded from the tour.

By travelling abroad on this study tour, I believe I am mature enough to be responsible for my own actions and will do my best to ensure that everyone in my group is safe and has an enjoyable time.

________________________________ SIGNED (Student)	________________________________ SIGNED (Teacher/ Tour Escort/ Parent)
Name ________________________________	Date ________________________________
Name ________________________________	Date ________________________________