Child Safety and Wellbeing

A Child Safe School

Ss Michael and John’s Primary School holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. Central to the mission of our Catholic schools in Horsham – Ss Michael & John’s and St Brigid’s College – 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.

A child safe culture

By making a public commitment to child safety we are affirming our commitment to listen to and empower all children within Ss Michael & John’s.  We prioritise the safety of children and will not tolerate child abuse and harm.

We adhere to the Victorian Catholic Education Authority’s (VCEA) Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy includes the Code pf Conduct that all Ss Michael & John’s staff, volunteers and visitors must sign to affirm their commitment to the standards of behaviour expected for our school community. These documents, and all our Child Safety Policies, can be viewed on our website: https://smjhorsham.catholic.edu.au/policies-reports/child-safety-policies/.

Ss Michael & John’s Child Safety Officers are Mrs Lousie Chesterfield and Mrs Lisa Glatz. They can be contacted on 03 5382 3000 or by email – louisec@smjhorsham.catholic.edu.au / lglatz@smjhorsham.catholic.edu.au.  We welcome your feedback.