Child Safety and Wellbeing

Our school holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a fundamental responsibility. Central to the mission of our Catholic school is an absolute commitment to fostering the dignity, self-esteem, and integrity of children and young people and providing them with a safe, supportive, and enriching environment to develop spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. 

The Child Safe Standards came into effect in July 2022 and are a vital part of what we do at our schools. Each newsletter we will look at a standard in closer detail. 

Being able to express their culture makes Aboriginal children stronger and safer. Aboriginal children and young people who don’t feel safe being themselves and expressing their individuality may be less willing to report abuse. Providing safe environments for children has positive, lifelong impacts that cannot be underestimated, and cultural safety is a key dimension of safety for Aboriginal children. 

Our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and our School Statement of Commitment to Child Safety detail and affirm the standards of behaviour expected for members of our school community.  These documents place specific emphasis on the safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as children with disabilities, students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, students who are unable to live at home, and international students.  All our Child Safety Policies can be viewed on our website or available in hard copy by request from the School Office.