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.

Pastoral Wellbeing

Whole School Procedure – Being Respectful

Treat others with kindness
Hands to yourself
Say sorry
Greet others politely
Listen to others

Please talk to your children about the importance of being able to make responsible choices and the steps needed to have positive outcomes.

Social Media Ban

On December 10, a national campaign will be launched to raise awareness of the new social media minimum age law. This means children 16 years or older will be able to have a social media account. This change is designed to protect young people from the risks of harm from social media and to support their wellbeing. The e-safety website has some very valuable information for students, parents and teacher to access to assist students understanding what this ban will look like.

The senior students will be having discussions in their classrooms in the lead up to this ban.

We’d love for you to join us for this fantastic workshop hosted by CatholicCare.

Come along to gain valuable knowledge, skills, and strategies to help your child thrive in Foundation.

Pop the date in your diary or add it to your 2026 calendar!

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