Gateways – The Agreement

THE AGREEMENT

Commitment to this overseas experience
·        I will commit to this experience and do my very best to be honest, positive and encouraging.

·         I will attempt all activities to the best of my ability.

Developing Relationships
·        I will work with others, offering and receiving support, respect their rights and be sensitive to their needs and feelings.

·        I will be positive at all times with other participants. I will encourage them and acknowledge their achievements.

·        I will be open and honest in dealing with both peers and staff.

·        I have the right to make a contribution that will be considered on equal terms with all other participants within a safe and supportive environment.

Personal Welfare
·        I will be responsible for my own welfare and help others whenever I can.

·        I will feel comfortable to ask for and receive support from the staff and other participants on this trip.

Respect
·        As a visitor to various places during this trip, I will respect the culture, the natural and built environment and the people that live in these places and other visitors.

·        I will respect my property and that of others on this trip.

·        I will respect staff members and tour providers throughout this trip.

School Rules
·        At all times I will obey and be guided in my actions by the school rules.

STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I acknowledge (together with my parent/s or guardian/s) that in the event that I am in breach of this agreement, I could be sent back to Melbourne before the trip has ended at my own expense.

PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN(S) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I understand that in the event of my son’s/daughter’s misbehaviour or actions that pose a danger to himself/herself or other during this trip, he/she may be returned to Melbourne. I further understand that in such circumstances, I will be informed and that any costs associated with his/her return will be my responsibility and be borne by me.