Homestay Student Handbook
Going Out
Monday - Thursday
During the week, your time outside of school should be spent on:
- Homework
- Co-curricular activities
- School events
- Spending time with your Homestay family
On School nights, your focus should be on your schoolwork. You are not allowed to go out to places like Brisbane City, Sunnybank or shopping malls during weekdays.
If you are over 18, you can negotiate arrangements with your homestay.
Weekends
During the weekend, you can meeting up with friends outside of school. You should discuss your plans with your homestay.
- Where you are going
- How you can be contacted
- How you are getting there
- What time you are leaving and when you will be back
- Who you are going with
- What you are doing
- If you are running late, show courtesy and let homestay know
Latest times you should be home on Friday and Saturday evening
How old are you?
You should not go out alone without an adult.
You should be home by 8pm
You should be home by 9pm
You should be home by 11pm or at a time agreed with your homestay
Staying overnight at another homestay or with a friend's family
If your homestay approves, you are allowed to stay overnight at a friend’s homestay or family house. You should tell your homestay about your plans in advance. Your homestay may contact the College for approval.