Hamlyn Views School Newsletter

Child Safe

Child Safety and Wellbeing at Hamlyn Views School 

Safe behaviours at school crossings

As kids travel to and from school it’s important for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be aware and take extra care during these busy times. Following the road rules at school crossings doesn’t just keep our community safe, it is also the law. 

To help keep our kids safe, it’s important for drivers to:

  • Slow down around school crossings at a speed slow enough to stop safely, if necessary.
  • Stop if a hand held “Stop” sign is displayed and you must give way when school crossings flags are displayed.
  • Stop and wait until the school crossing is clear of all pedestrians including supervisors.
  • Stop if a child or adult is about to cross or is crossing, even if there is no crossing supervisor.
  • Never overtake a vehicle stopping or stopped at the crossing.
  • Never let children get in or out of your vehicle when stopped waiting at a school crossing.
  • Respect School Crossing Supervisors, they’re trained to support children’s safety.
  • Always watch out for children near schools and if you see a school crossing, use it.

At school crossings, all road users need to be alert, including pedestrians. Always look and listen for approaching traffic from each direction before crossing. Pedestrians need to be sure that drivers or riders have seen them and are stopping.

 

 

 

Hamlyn Views School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse. We implement the Child Safe Standards to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and promote an organisational culture that manages the risk of child abuse, harm or neglect. We believe that the Standards strengthen our existing practices to prevent and respond to child abuse while maintaining consistency in how we manage any potential concerns in our school.

 

Hamlyn Views School Child Safety Policies

Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students.

To view these policies visit:

https://hamlynviews.vic.edu.au/our-students/#safe

 

Further policies that support child safety and wellbeing and more are found on the School Website https://hamlynviews.vic.edu.au/our-school/#policies.

  • Complaints Policy
  • Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy
  • Bullying Prevention Policy
  • Volunteers Policy
  • Visitors Policy
  • Digital Learning Policy

As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Hamlyn Views School we welcome and encourage your feedback.

If you have any suggestions, comments or questions in relation to our child safe policies and practices, please contact Tania Robertson, Assistant Principal.

 

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For more information about the Child Safe Standards at Hamlyn Views School please contact our Child Safety Champions: 

Assistant Principal Tania Robertson 

Social Worker Jessie Francis 

Wellbeing Leading Teacher Jacqui Chalmers 

Ph: (03) 5215 5700