St Kilda Primary School - School Policies

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school policies

St Kilda Primary School has developed a range of policies, covering a wide range of matters including student uniforms through to nutrition.

The School's policies are drafted by our School Council's Policy and Charter Leadership Committee after wide consultation within the school community. This includes draft policies being advertised, published and circulated, with comments solicited from everyone interested.

After this process of consultation and discussion, the policies are then submitted to the School Council for ratification. The School Council has adopted a practice of reviewing all policies every two years.

The table below provides a list of the current policies, together with a brief outline. The latest St Kilda Primary School Policy Manual can be download from here (820Kb, PDF).

draft policy for consultation

A draft policy, "Repeating a Year Level" has been released for consultation. Also provided is a copy of an article by Dr Helen McGrath, Faculty of Education at Deakin University entitled "To Repeat or Not to Repeat?"

Further information on the consultation process and timeline is available from the office.

policy listing

	Anaphylaxis management	Individual Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plans will be developed for all children who have been identified as at-risk of an anaphylactic reaction by their parents/guardians at school enrolment.
	Asbestos Management Policy	Prior to carrying out any construction or maintenance works, contractors are required to be provided with a copy of the Part 5 Audit related to that part of the building in which work is to be undertaken and sign that they have been provided with an opportunity to read the Audit Report. If asbestos is present in the areas to be disturbed, the principal will ensure the contractor provides a Part 6 Audit prior to the commencement of work outlining procedures to tbe implemented while working in that area in accordance with Victorian Work Cover OHS Regulations 1992 (Asbestos).
	Attendance	Consistent student attendance is vital to maximising educational opportunity.
	Before and After School Care (BASC)	Under review
	Bullying	St Kilda Primary School does not tolerate bullying in any form. All members of the St Kilda Primary School Community (students, staff and parents) have the right to a safe and caring environment which promotes learning, personal growth and positive self-esteem. The school is committed to providing this and all members share the responsibility to ensure that this occurs.
	Camps	Camps are part of the St Kilda Primary School curriculum from year 3 to 6. They aim to provide age-appropriate and increasingly challenging educational experiences. Camps are a unique and valuable opportunity for students to gain knowledge and a sense of achievement through a wide variety of activities and situations, while at the same time developing social skills, group responsibilities and independence.
	Cycling	The location of our school makes it dangerous for children to ride bicycles to and from school alone.
	Elimination of Harassment	It is the right of all staff and students to operate in an environment free of all forms of harassment.
	English as a Second Language (ESL)	The ESL Program uses a developmental approach to language acquisition based on learning outcomes as indicated in the CSFII ESL Companion.
	Equity Awareness	Under review
	Financial Assistance	Every possible effort will be made to source financial assistance where appropriate, to allow children the opportunity to attend camps, the swimming program, excursions and incursions.
	First Aid	Teachers will administer first aid, where necessary, within the limits of their skill, expertise and training. They will ensure students requiring immediate assistance and/or medical attention are catered for and provide appropriate information to parents, care-givers, emergency and medical institutes as required.
	Fundraising	All fundraising planning will be prioritised to support the implementation of the School Charter and other agreed identified needs.
	Homework	Homework is actively encouraged at St Kilda Primary School. By participating in Homework the partnership between school and home is recognised by children and strengthened. Through assisting children to compete homework, families support children’s learning and the classroom teacher by reinforcing skills and knowledge in curriculum areas at home.
	Inclusive Schooling/Integration	The participation of Children with special educational needs, impairments and/or disabilities in neighbourhood schooling is supported at St Kilda Primary School. These students will be provided with individual programs that respond to their personal needs whether they are of a gifted or disabled nature.
	Investment	School Council will maximise the earnings on funds available to the school by investing in prudentially sound and secure investment institutions that are professionally managed and have strong financial status in reserves, liquidity and profitability.
	Manual Handling	Our aim is to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of staff, students and visitors, and to minimise the risks of manual handling injuries by implementing a systematic approach.
	Nutrition	The school will educate children in healthy eating behaviours and provide information to support parents.
	Occupational Health and Safety	School management is committed to providing a safe working environment through the implementation of risk prevention and reduction strategies. These are integrated into the school’s implementation of risk prevention and reduction strategies, which are integrated into the school’s day-to-day operations.
	Positive School Image	Promotion of the school and student achievements both within the school community and the wider community will assist students and other members of the school community to increase their self esteem and enhance the image of the school.
	Privacy Policy	Personal information collected by the school is held in accordance with Victorian privacy laws, the Information Privacy Act 2000 and the Health Records Act 2001. All staff of St Kilda Primary School will protect the personal and health information the school collects and holds.
	Professional Development (P.D.)	Under review
	School Uniform	The wearing of the St Kilda Primary School uniform is a formal requirement of the school. A school uniform promotes a strong sense of belonging and identity with the school and we believe that this contributes to the development of school pride and the demonstration of citizenship.
	Sponsorship, Donations and Grants	The school will accept donations and grants and enter into sponsorship agreements with organisations, businesses and societies that provide mutual benefit and the potential for improvement in student learning, an increase in staff development opportunities or resource supplementation.
	Staff Leave	While leave may be an entitlement, the granting of discretionary leave is not automatic. The granting of discretionary leave is based on the principles of Merit and Equity, and is granted on a fair, reasonable and equitable basis with minimum disruption to the daily organisation and administration of the school.
	Student Assessment	Assessment of student performance guides planning of teaching and learning at St Kilda Primary School. Assessment is used to extend and modify learning opportunities to support the individual needs of students.
	Student Reporting	Accurate and comprehensive reporting of student performance helps establish effective communication between home and school. Reporting highlights areas of achievement and is used to define goals for future learning.
	Student Supervision (Yard Duty)	The supervision of students during lunch, recess, before and after school times is to ensure the well being of the children while meeting DE&T ‘duty of care’ requirements.
	Sunsmart	Children attending St Kilda Primary School have an understanding of and adopt attitudes and practices, which will protect them from skin damage caused by harmful ultra-violet rays.
	Sustainability	St Kilda Primary School is committed to a whole-school approach to becoming a ‘sustainable school’ and demonstrates good environmental practice in day-to-day operations; including minimizing the consumption of resources, and maximising the amount of resources reused and recycled. The school recognises that apart from the broader environmental benefits, good environmental practice can have a direct financial benefit for the school and can positively influence the behaviour of students and the broader school community.
	Teachers-in-Training Supervision	The supervision of teachers in teacher training courses is a practical and valuable way in which teachers at St Kilda Primary School can support and provide professional development to the ongoing needs of the teaching profession.
	Volunteer School Worker	Volunteers add significantly to the human resources available to the school, and consequently they deserve encouragement, effective management, support, training and recognition.