Positive, respectful relationships are evident and widespread among students and staff and promote student well-being to ensure optimum conditions for student learning across the whole school. RIDBC Garfield Barwick School seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment which minimizes risk of harm and ensures students feel secure; supports the physical, social, academic, spiritual and emotional development of students; and, provides student welfare policies and programs that develop a sense of self-worth and foster personal development. To ensure that all aspects of the school’s mission for providing for a student’s welfare are implemented, the following policies and procedures were in place during 2017. Policy Changes in 2017 Access to full text Child Protection Policy encompassing • definitions and concepts • legislative requirements • preventative strategies • reporting and investigating “reportable conduct” • investigation processes • documentation Child Protection training was updated by all staff using web-based training by In Safe hands. Module 3 “Early Intervention to Child protection” was completed by all staff. Full copy of policy available in staff handbook and school policy documents. Copy is also available on RIDBC intranet. Supervision Policy encompassing • duty of care and risk management • levels of supervision for on-site and off-site activities • guidelines for supervisors Staff code of conduct was updated to include supervision /risk management guidelines and procedures. Excursion policy for off-site activities was updated. Staff manual encompassing all policies and procedures was updated. Copy available in school policies manual/staff handbook. Copies distributed to partner schools. Parents may request a copy by contacting the school principal. Codes of Conduct Policy Encompassing • Code of ethics for staff relating to aspects of communication • Behaviour management Behavior management policy was reviewed discussed with all staff and additional workshop training provided. School Code of Conduct signed by staff. Behavior management policy was updated. Full text available in School staff manual Code of Conduct policy signed by each teacher Parents may request a copy by contacting the school principal. Security policy encompassing Procedures for security Emergency procedures Emergency procedures were reviewed. New lockdown procedure was developed and planned practice evacuated. Distributed to all staff. Copy in the school manual.
Graphing of student outcome data for language achievements Graphing of standardized literacy and numeracy assessments Disciplined dialogue with staff in regards to student data Student Welfare Developing social and pragmatic skills Recognition of student achievement and effort Developing resilience Behaviour Management Social skills program coordinated by Educational Psychologists Junior social skills program developed and implemented in K-2 classes in Semester One Online program “Social Express” introduced across senior school “No Bullying” program delivered in Second Semester Students achievements are acknowledged and celebrated Staff workshops related to positive behaviour management and social skills program. One day professional learning with MacQuarie University on Positive Teaching Strategies. Facilities and resources Playground facilities Resources New sandpit built with shade cover New Junior playground installed Additional library and classroom resources purchased to support literacy programs Purchase of PM writing books and resources Financial reporting The Preparation of This Report Procedures for preparing this report include: The School Principal is the person responsible for coordinating the final preparation and distribution of the Annual Report to the Board and other stakeholders as required. For the first eight areas of reporting, the Principal is responsible for the collection, analysis and storage of the relevant data and for inserting the relevant information into the report. The Accountant of Financial Corporate Services is responsible for the collection, analysis and storage of the financial data and for providing this to the Principal for inclusion in the report. The Principal is responsible for determining the specific content to be included in each section of the report and reviewing this annually to ensure ongoing compliance, relevance and usefulness. The Principal is responsible for preparation of the report in an appropriate form to send to NESA. The Principal is responsible for setting the annual schedule for: