Term 3, Week 7 Newsletter
30 August 2024
Have you heard of the CEWA Child Safe Framework?
Over the term we have looked at the 3 key concepts that underpin the CEWA Child Safe Framework and the nine elements that combined, help us to make decisions surrounding child safety in the school.
In the coming weeks, we will unpack one of these nine elements each week and how St Jude's ensures that each element is being addressed.
This week's focus is:
Culture
All members of the school community share responsibility for, and actively promote an environment that prioritises the best interests of children and young people
What does this look like?
- All members of our school community (parents, teachers and students):
- Prioritise the best interests of children in all decision making
- Feel confident starting conversations about any concerns or worries, and know how to do this
- Are invited to participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of child safe policies and procedures in our school
At St Jude's we:
- Conduct a 'Culture Survey' every few years to gather data from students, parents and staff to inform future decision making
- Have developed a Community Code of Conduct for our staff, parents and visitors to our school to ensure the safety of our students
- Have a whole school 'Behaviour Management Procedure'
- Have consulted with Behaviour Tonics to implement the 1, 2, 3 Magic and Emotion Coaching as a strategy to maintain consistency across the school when managing behaviours
- Use the 'Making Jesus Real' programme to foster a culture of belonging/hospitality and respect for others
- Teach students protective strategies through the 'Keeping Safe' Curriculum
- Complete annual 'Mandatory Reporting Training' (Staff and regular volunteers to our school)
- Discuss a different Code of Conduct statement at each School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting and what it means for parents and community visitors (this is published in our newsletters regularly)
- Have developed a 'Complaints Process' for student and parents
4 Year Old Kindy
Please see Mrs Dique in the Office for an enrolment pack if your child will turn 4 years old on or before 30 June 2025. If you are aware of any families who would like a place in our fabulous Kindy, with Mrs Bollen and her amazing education assistants, please let them know to contact the school office on 6350 2500 for an enrolment pack or for more information.
Kindergarten days will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8.40am to 3.00pm in 2025.
Fleecy Lined Winter Jackets
Winter and wet weather is upon us! Our jackets are fully lined and can be worn over the school jumper. They can be very useful to keep the children dry and warm during the rainy season.
Unfortunately due to an increase in pricing from our supplier, the cost for the jacket has had to increase slightly to $41.00.
If you are interested in purchasing a jacket for your child please submit your order at the school office or the Uniform Shop.
We have limited stock in some sizes if you wish to
