Child Safety / Pastoral Wellbeing
St Joseph's, Quarry Hill is a child-safe school. We promote the safety, well-being and inclusion of all children.
Whole School Procedure
Over the next two weeks we will be focusing on 'Listening to others when they speak'
Why learn this skill?
To practise active engagement
To use respectful body language
To provide a chance to engage in conversations
To encourage positive listening habits.
How can we help children learn this skill?
Children learn by modelling. Use positive listening skills such as being attentive.
Engage with your child in conversations. Encourage questions if something is not understood.
Show children how to take turns and to not interrupt when someone is speaking.
Be non-judemental - this creates a safe space for the speaker to share openly.
Child Safety
At all times, the ongoing safety and well-being of all children and young people will be the primary focus of care and decision-making, with particular attention paid to the most vulnerable children, including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with a disability, children who are unable to live at home, international students, and students of diverse sexuality.
To create and maintain a safe environment and nurturing culture, CES Ltd and St Joseph's Primary School will actively and continually develop and review all policies, processes and practices, informed and responsive to legislation and evidence.
The St Joseph's Primary, Quarry Hill Child Safety, Student Behaviours, Duty of Care, Complaints Management and Enrolment Policies and Procedures are available from the St Joseph's Website: www.sjquarryhill.catholic.edu.au
Thank you for your support with Pastoral Wellbeing at St Joseph’s.
Please contact Elise Nally, Mel Worme (Family Support) or Mel Ryan (Mental Health in Schools) with any questions or queries about your child’s wellbeing.
Elise Nally, Pastoral Wellbeing Leader