Assistant Principal

First Aid and Administration of Medication

Link: First-Aid-Policy.pdf (elthamhs.vic.edu.au)

Link: Administration-of-Medication-Policy.pdf (elthamhs.vic.edu.au)

Eltham High School has a responsibility to provide first aid to members of the school community including students, staff, and visitors to the school. Regular updates of medical conditions will be sought from parents and students to maintain an accurate and current record of all students with identified medical conditions.

If a student requires medication, it is strongly encouraged carers arrange for the medication to be taken outside of school hours. We will follow procedures set out in our policy Administration of Medication (see link) to safely manage any necessary provision of medication to students while at school or during school activities undertaken outside of the school grounds such as camps and excursions.

Anaphylaxis and Asthma

Link: Anaphylaxis-Management-Policy.pdf (elthamhs.vic.edu.au)

Link: Asthma-Policy.pdf (elthamhs.vic.edu.au)

Partnerships between schools and parents are important in managing and mitigating the risks of anaphylaxis and asthma. Eltham High School is committed to raising awareness and providing, as far as practicable, a safe and supportive environment in which students can participate equally in all aspects of schooling.

Statement and Philosophy of Values

Link: Statement-of-Values-and-Philosophy-Policy.pdf (elthamhs.vic.edu.au)

Eltham High School has established a tradition through its strong commitment to the areas of: Inspiring through Excellence, Creativity, Individuality and Social Justice.

We believe in developing the next generation of ethical, moral, happy and respectful citizens who have the skills to be resilient and be optimistic about the future. Who through their creative talents, their ability to think critically, their voice, their compassion, their courage and their determination will be able to make their mark on the world and leave it a better place than what they had found it.

We believe that the “Deeds that Count” are: Respect, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, and Environmental and Social Responsibility.

Student Engagement and Inclusion

Link: Student-Engagement-and-Inclusion-Policy.pdf (elthamhs.vic.edu.au)

Student-Engagement-and-Inclusion-Guidelines.pdf (elthamhs.vic.edu.au)

We aim to work together with the school community to ensure that the school is a harmonious and worthwhile place to be, where individual rights are respected, and students are supported and encouraged to strive for excellence.

The Student Engagement and Inclusion Policy is underpinned by the school’s Purpose Statement: At Eltham High School each person feels safe to be themselves; and each person is challenged to think critically, to work in teams, to show leadership, and achieve success along many pathways.

Bullying Prevention

Link: Bullying-Prevention-Policy.pdf (elthamhs.vic.edu.au)

At Eltham High School each person feels safe to be themselves and challenged to think critically, to work in teams, show leadership and achieve success along many pathways.

The school develops, maintains, and sustains rigorous and effective bullying prevention practices which aim to maximise the benefits of social, emotional and learning interactions between members of the school community, to support student learning and the effective operation of the school while minimising and managing any risks. Essential to this is education for students and other members of the school community about safe and responsible social and learning interactions.

FRAN MULLINS, Assistant Principal