Assistant Principal

Student Mobile Phone Management  

Link: Student Mobile Phone Management Policy  

The Victorian Government views the safe and responsible use of digital technologies, student safety and wellbeing, and the development of social skills and positive behaviour as paramount. From Term 1 2020, students who choose to bring mobile phones to school must have them switched off and securely stored during school hours. 

Opportunities for students at recess and lunchtime to communicate with each other face-to-face or be involved in physical activity are valued over and above the use of mobile phones and social media. Eltham High School’s Student Mobile Phone Management Policy outlines the requirements of the Minister for Education relating to students using mobile phones during school hours. 

Inclusion, Diversity and Respect 

Link: Inclusion Diversity and Respect Policy

Eltham High School is committed to creating an environment where all members of our school community are welcomed, accepted, respected, and treated equitably, so that they can participate, achieve, and thrive at school. This commitment towards an inclusive environment should be evident in everyday interactions; the language used within the school community, the curriculum, the messages displayed around the school and the physical environment. Whilst we recognise the role that education settings play in implementing cultural change, the involvement of the whole-school community is required to achieve a culture in which safe and respectful relationships are everyone’s concern and responsibility. 

Our Inclusion, Diversity and Respect Policy is accessible on our school website or via the link above and explains Eltham High School’s commitment to making sure every member of our school community - regardless of their background or personal attributes - is treated with respect and dignity. 

Health Care Needs Policy 

Link: Health Care Needs Policy

At Eltham High School we work with families to ensure that clear plans and processes are developed and maintained to support students’ healthcare needs, either on enrolment or when a healthcare need is identified. A Student Health Support Plan for students who may need medical care or assistance will be prepared by the First Aid Officer in conjunction with the Sub-School (leader or coordinator) in consultation with the student, their parents, carers, and treating medical practitioners.

The Health Care Needs policy should be read with Eltham High School’s First Aid, Administration of Medication, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma policies. 

FRAN MULLINS, Assistant Principal