Your Responsibilities:

　　It is very important that you realise that this homestay you are at is just that, a homestay, and not a Hotel! The family you are with have opened their doors and hearts to you and are hoping for a positive experience.

　　你的责任：

　　还有请记住，你应该了解你的寄宿家庭是寄宿家庭，而不是旅馆！这是一个家，他们对你打开他们的大门及他们的心，他们希望你在他们的家庭里有正面的积极经历。

　　An important thing to remember is that your host family will feel that you are part of their family, and this means that you will have the same rules and expectation that their own children will have, or that the school has asked them to put in place; for example, you must negotiate a curfew with your new family. Your family have been given reasonable guidelines to work with, including curfews – and they will expect you to keep to your word and be honest and open about where you are going and what you are doing. If you feel you must lie about where you are going or how late you will be home; it is probably a good indication that you are not supposed to be in that place, our out that late!! You must talk with your homestay family about what time you are expected to be home, either on the weekend or on week days. Ideally, you should be spending time studying on the week days, but there may be exceptions and again, you must ask your homestay parents if it is acceptable to go out during the week.

　　另外一点很重要的是，你的寄宿家庭将你认为他们家庭中的一员，也就是说对你的规定是与他们家里的孩子是一样的，或者说他们将按照学校的要求去做。例如，你需要与他们家里讨论你的作息时间。他们希望你能够按照你说的去做，希望你能诚实并且告诉他们你去哪里，去做什么。你需要与你的寄宿家庭谈清楚，希望你什么时候回家，这包括在平时的时候以及周末。最好的情况是，在平时的时间里花时间学习，但如果有例外，请告诉寄宿家庭你是否可以允许在平时的时候也出去。

　　Please listen to the instructions that your homestay give you regarding the routine in the home. This includes things such as TURNING OFF YOUR HEATER, TURNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER, MAKING YOUR BED, HANGING UP WET TOWELS, CLEANING UP AFTER YOURSELF, PUTTING RUBBISH IN THE RUBBISH BIN etc. If your homestay has to persistently ask you to do these simple things, this can cause a big problem. Again, although the homestay is your ‘home’, you must be respectful of the rules and requests of your homestay.

　　请认真听你寄宿家庭给你说过的家庭的作息及要求，这些包括如：关上电暖气、关上计算机、清理你的床、挂上你的湿毛巾、洗澡后清理浴室、垃圾放进垃圾箱等等。如果你的寄宿家庭不断地和你说这些问题，就是说明你已经给家里带来了一些不便。再有，你的寄宿家庭也是你的家，你需要遵守这些规则并尊重寄宿家庭。

　　You will need to communicate clearly and honestly with your homestay parents regarding your whereabouts/intended plans, and time you will be home. Your homestay parent may feel that these times are a little too late for you, and if this is the case, you will have to listen to your host parents and respect their guidelines.

　　你需要与寄宿家庭明确及诚实地沟通 ，如果你的寄宿家庭觉得这些时间可能对你来说太晚了，如果是这样，你需要尊重并接受他们的意见。

　　You must always communicate with your homestay regarding your whereabouts. If you are continually late home (after your curfew), your homestay will contact the school and action will be taken. Your parents/agent may be informed about this, and further action may be taken by the school.

　　你需要及时与你的寄宿家庭沟通，如果你不断地回家太晚，寄宿家庭就会与学校联系，学校就会对你采取措施，也同时会告之你的中介及家长，进一步的措施将会采取。

　　Alcohol, Drugs and other issues

　　It is illegal to drink alcohol under the age of 18 years in New Zealand. If you are caught drinking or with alcohol during your time here at TGS, there may be serious consequences. Your homestay has been asked to inform the school if they suspect that you are drinking alcohol or taking any illegal substances. There have been incidents in the past where students have been sent home to their country of origin for taking or possessing alcohol/drugs. Please be responsible when it comes to these matters.

　　酒，毒品及其它

　　在新西兰18岁以下喝酒是违法的，如果你因为喝酒开画或在校时间喝洒，这可能导致严重的后果，学校已告之你的寄宿家庭：如果怀疑你有饮酒或其它违法事宜，他们需要立即通知学校。在过去的一些年里，一些学生因为饮酒及其它违法事宜，被谴返回国。对这样的事情，你自己负全部责任。

　　The legal age for having sex in New Zealand is 16. Under no circumstances are you to take a boyfriend/girlfriend to your homestay bedroom and close the door. Your homestay has also been informed about these rules, so please do not place your homestay in an awkward situation wherein they feel they have to contact the school to inform of such a situation.

　　在新西兰合法的性行为是在16岁以上。但在任何情况下你都不能在寄宿家庭里和你的男朋友或女朋友关上门单独留在房间里。学校已通知你的寄宿家庭有关这些规定，所以请不要将你的寄宿家庭置于这种难堪的处境，否则他们将会通知学校。

　　Showering and Toiletries:

　　Power and water are very expensive in New Zealand – and it is usual to have one shower per day (approximately 5 minutes). There will probably be other members of the family in the home who want to use the bathroom (especially in the mornings), so please make your time in the bathroom brief. Girls will have to ask their host mother what they should do to dispose of their used personal toiletries. You do not flush used sanitary towels down the toilet.

　　It is not appropriate to shower very late at night (for example when you arrive home after 9.00pm).

　　洗澡及废弃物

　　在新西兰，水及电都是很贵的。你可以每天冲一次澡，一次最多五分钟。在家里还有其它家庭成员也可能要用洗手间（特别是在早上），所以请确认不要在洗手间呆太久。女生要问一下寄宿家庭将你用完的废纸扔到哪里，请不要将这些废弃物扔进便池并冲走。在晚于晚上九点以后再洗澡是不全适的。

　　You are responsible for your own toiletries; shampoo/conditioner/body wash/toothpaste etc, and ask your homestay host where you should keep these items. It is your responsibility to provide your own toiletries during your stay.

　　你自己处理你自己的废弃纸，问一下寄宿家庭东西需要放在哪儿里，如香波、护发素、洗浴液、牙膏等

　　Meals:

　　New Zealand food will naturally be quite different than that in your own country. It is important that you try out new foods so please be open minded about what you are eating. The homestay will try to accommodate your requirements, but generally they will be cooking the food that the family likes and you will need to get used to the new styles and types of food provided. You should discuss with your homestay family your likes and dislikes, and they will listen to you and try to accommodate you to a certain degree. However, please remember to try the “kiwi” style food that they provide. It is really quite delicious once you get used to it!!

　　饮食

　　新西兰的食品一般看起来与你的国家有很大不同。你应该试着打开你的视野，试着尝试不同的食品，寄宿家庭会尽量努力按照你的要求，但一般一讲，他们会按照家庭的需要去做饭，你可能需要慢慢去适应这些新食物。你需要告诉你的寄宿家庭，你喜欢什么、不喜欢什么，他们会听你的，并努力在一定程度上令你满意。请记住，试着尝试新的当地食物，你会发现一旦你习惯了，你会觉得还是很好吃的。 [$pagetag]

　　If you are not going to be home for a meal, you should let your homestay family know either that morning, or you must text/phone them and let them know BY 4.00PM that you will not be home for your meal. It is a polite thing to do to let your family know well in advance if you are not going to be home for dinner.

　　如果你不回家吃饭，你应该尽早告诉他们或在四点以前你不会回家吃饭。这是一个礼节：提前告诉他们你晚上不回来吃晚饭了。

　　It is VERY IMPORTANT in New Zealand to show appreciation for meals cooked and served. A small “thank you” or “that was delicious” goes a long way in a Kiwi Homestay, and is the polite response when you have eaten your meal. It is etiquette to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ whenever anyone asks you if you would like something. It is a tradition that when you have finished your meal, you say “thank you”. This is very important to remember and it is considered rude if you do not do so. Also, at the end of the meal you should always offer to help clear up the dishes and help with the washing up.

　　在新西兰的家庭里，对别人给你做出来的饭请说：“谢谢”或“很好吃”。这是一种对别人对你的劳动的礼貌的回复。如果你想要什么或想让别人帮你做什么事，说“请”、“谢谢”是一种礼节！！在新西兰当你吃完饭时说一句“谢谢”是一种传统。请记住，如果你什么也不说，这样会被认为是非常不礼貌及粗鲁的----这是非常重要的。吃完饭，最后问一下是否需要帮助做些什么比如清理盘子或桌子等。

　　Spending too much time in your room:

　　Everyone likes to have some quiet and private time, however, host families generally like you to be part of their family – this means not spending too much time in your room with your door closed. This might be seen as a sign that you are unhappy or not enjoying yourself in their home. It is natural to want to spend some time alone, but you should try to ensure that you spend at least some time each day with the family, chatting about what you have done that day or asking them what they have done that day.

　　花太多时间在你自己的房间里

　　每个人都喜欢安静和自已的时间，然而，寄宿家庭一般希望你可以成为他们家的一部分，也就是说不要花太多时间把门关上自己花太多时间在房间里。这有可能令人觉得你不高兴或者不想成为家里的一员。你想花些时间自己独处是可能理解的，但你也应该明白，每天你还是需要一些时间和家庭里的其他人在一起，和他们谈谈你做了什么或者问问他们，他们每天又做了什么。

　　Getting up out of bed:

　　When your homestay requests you get out of bed, please do not go back to sleep! Make sure you get up early enough to be at school on time.

　　If you are not well and cannot attend school, you will need to let your homestay know before they leave for work. Your homestay parents will need to leave a message at the school on the Absence Line, letting her know that you are sick. You may need to get your homestay to take you to the doctor. You will need to bring a note to your form teacher on your return (this is a legal requirement). If you are away for three days or more you will need a doctor’s certificate. You will need to take the doctor’s certificate to Ms Baker on your return to school. Also remember to retain your receipts of you have to go to the doctor, and also if you have to purchase prescription medicine. You will need to see Mrs Brennan with your receipts on your return to school. Mrs Brennan deals with all insurance matters.

　　起床

　　当你的寄宿家庭要求你起床，请不要再回去睡觉！确信你每天起得足够早以便你可以准时去学校！

　　如果你觉得你可能不能来校，你需要在你寄宿家庭上班以前告诉他们。你的寄宿家庭可能会给学校留下短信，告诉学校你生病了不能去学校。你也许需要寄宿家庭带你去看医生。在你回学校时你需要一个条子给你的form班级的老师（这个要求是合法的）；如果你离校三天以上，你需要带着医生的证明来找Ms Baker。并且请记住保留去看医生的所有的收据，还有去买药的收据，当你回到学校时，你需要带着你的收据去见Mrs Brennan，她会处理你的保险的事宜。

School hours are 8.45am on all days except Wednesdays which is 9.45am. School finishes at 3.05pm every day.

　　学校时间是每天8.45分到校，周三9.45分到校。学校每天3.05分结束。