Monday, 18 August 2025
*Original Content was created in November 2024
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 PLD hour
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Chair
Julie Calder, Principal, Selwyn House School
Legal Rights of Immigrant and Refugee Students: A Comprehensive Guide
- A summary of the differing classes of visa that students (and their parents) may hold
- How different visa classes can affect enrolment and funding, including:
- Interim visas and what they mean
- School eligibility to take international students (Code Signatory)
- When a student visa is not required in order to study
- How immigration and education policies interlink
- Legal requirement to attend school
- 28-day exemption and extensions to that exemption
Presented by Jen Bensley, Partner, Saunders & Co
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how visa status impacts enrolment, attendance, and funding
- Navigate school obligations regarding immigrant and refugee students
Presenters
Julie Calder, Principal, Selwyn House SchoolJulie Calder is an experienced teacher, leader and principal with over 25 years of experience across state and independent school settings. After 25 years of teaching at Cashmere Primary School, she was appointed the Head of the Junior School at St Margarent’s College in 2015. In 2022, she was appointed Principal of Selwyn House School, an independent girls’ school that covers pre-school to year 8. Julie is passionate about ensuring learning is built around making positive, healthy connections, which are focused on collaboration in a safe and empathetic environment. Julie is committed to continuous professional development and lifelong learning. She has a Bachelor of Education and has furthered her development as an educational career professional with a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with First Class Honours. Her continual desire to learn is evident in her personal mantra, “seek to understand.”
Jen Bensley, Partner, Saunders & Co
Jen, the Immigration Partner at Saunders & Co, brings over 14 years of extensive experience in immigration law from both the public and private sectors. Together with her team, she offers a comprehensive range of immigration services and guidance across all visa categories. Jen is often called upon to handle complex cases that have previously faced challenges, such as Tribunal appeals, deportation cases, and Ministerial requests. Given the wide influence of immigration law in various legal areas, Jen also frequently serves as an expert witness in family, employment, and criminal cases.
