Respectful Behaviours 

In Semester 1 and over the holidays, there has been an increased experience of disrespect from some community members towards staff and between families. This is not acceptable and will not be tolerated whether in-person, over the phone, email or online including SeeSaw. From Term 3, Principals can now issue School Community Safety Orders as a legislative scheme to protect the school community from harmful, threatening or abusive behaviour from parents, carers and other adults. 

Our school community has demonstrated incredible solidarity and resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Being back in our classrooms with extra health and safety measures is another big transition, but it’s the very best one for our student's education. It’s never been more important for adults in our school community treat each other with respect and kindness.

Violence and aggression towards school staff from parents, carers or other adults can have a significant impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of the staff who experience it, and their colleagues. 

The Department of Education and Training has released a new policy that describes the positive behaviour expected from parents, carers, and other adults in Victorian school communities. The policy sets clear standards of behaviour to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for students, staff and adults.

You can find the new policy and these resources here: https://www.vic.gov.au/creating-safer-school-communities 

To log a concern about child or community safety, please go to our website Contact Us page and select "Community Safety Concern" from the Query Regarding drop-down menu: https://www.jacksons.vic.edu.au/contact-us/