Throughout term 1, we conducted a presentation for each year level on the important topic of child safeguarding and protection. Here are the key concepts covered: Understanding Child Abuse: We discussed the different types of child abuse, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, grooming, serious neglect, […]
As school holidays approach, young people will likely spend more time online, making cyber safety more important than ever. We encourage parents to engage in open conversations about internet use, discussing the risks of cyberbullying, online scams, and inappropriate content. Setting parental controls, monitoring screen […]
This team of staff meet together at least once per term to review practices, policies and processes in all matters Child Safeguarding. The team members included are from a variety of departments and roles within the College. Meetings frequently include – reviewing and updating of […]
New Victorian Child Safe Standards came into effect on 1 July 2022 in all Victorian schools. An important inclusion in the 11 standards is Standard 3: Child and student empowerment – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them […]
Child Safety in an Online Environment As the school year draws to a close, we are mindful that many young people will be spending more time online over the summer break. As educators, we play a crucial role in guiding young people and supporting families […]
As part of our commitment to fostering a safe and respectful school climate, Wellbeing Teachers across all year levels are currently delivering a PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) lesson focused on bullying. These lessons emphasize the importance of recognizing, reporting, and seeking help for bullying […]
National Child Protection Week is September 1 to 7 and this year theme is: ‘Every conversation matters’ In 2024, the National Child Protection Week message that ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’ will be complemented with the theme ‘Every conversation matters’. Conversations are powerful tools […]