Heathmont College - Prospectus 2019

16 — CONTENTS International Student Program Heathmont College has accreditation to enrol full fee paying international students. Students of all year levels can apply via DET International Education Division to gain enrolment. Students under 15 years must be living with a parent/guardian. Students over 15 years have a range of living arrangements available to them; with a parent/ guardian, with a Department of Immigration approved relative, or in homestay with a relative/family friend or finally with an Independent homestay arrangement organised by the school. ONSITE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE When students arrive in the country they are required to undertake a 20 week intensive English Language program. To assist with transition of our international students into mainstream population, we have an onsite ELC to facilitate language study. HOMESTAY PROGRAM Providing homestay accommodation for an international student offers the chance to learn about another culture and build lifelong friendships. There are ongoing opportunities to host international students from Heathmont College. Students are between 15 and 18 years of age and need accommodation for periods ranging from two to three years. In return for your hospitality, you will be paid a generous weekly fee for hosting a student. For more information or to register your interest for this uniqueopportunitypleasecontact our International Program Coordinator at the College on 9871 4888. Positive Education Heathmont College is committed to the exploration and implementation of Positive Education Principles both within and outside the classroom. This implementation is based on the PERMA model of wellbeing as introduced by the founder of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman. The PERMA model suggests that wellbeing is improved through the following pillars: • (P) Positive Emotion • (E) Engagement • (R) Positive Relationships • (M) Meaning • (A) Accomplishment The goal of this program is for students and staff at Heathmont College to become better able to reflect on and improve their wellbeing as a lifelong skill. Students will be explicitly taught skills and knowledge according to this model within their Positive Education classes, occurring on a fortnightly basis. Furthermore, staff will encourage students to carry these skills beyond the classroom to other areas of their life.