CHILD SAFETY
Child Safe Standards
Our school is safe, student centred and animated by our school values.
We aim to Inspire Hearts and Minds.
"Children are the future of the human family: all of us are expected to promote their growth, health and tranquillity." Pope Francis 2021
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV)
The updated CECV Statement of Commitment to Child Safety - A safe, nurturing and empowering culture for all children and young people in Catholic schools, is attached to this newsletter. This statement has been updated in light of the revised Child Safe Standards coming into effect from 1 July 2022 and the supporting Ministerial Order No. 1359.
Child Safe Policies
Child friendly version of Child Safe Policy (updated June 2022)
Congratulations to our Year 6 Student Leaders on their creation of the student friendly version of the Child Safe Policy. This policy has been uploaded to our website Child Safe page and can be found in the following link https://www.marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au/child-safety-standards
Child Safe Standards and Parent use of Mobile Phones, Privacy Laws
We ask all parents to be mindful of their mobile phone usage, child safety and privacy laws when visiting our school. During such times as morning Prayer time, Mass, Assemblies and school events/gatherings, we ask parents to turn off or put away their mobile phones and to respect the privacy of all students. Photographs and video footage cannot be taken of students without parental permission. Reminders of safe mobile phone usage will be shared with the school community at morning prayer times and assemblies. On special occasions such as student awards at assemblies or student graduations, space will be made available for parents to photograph their child in a child safe way. We thank you for working in partnership with us to respect the privacy of all our students.
Child Safe Resources to support Students, Parents/Carers
- eSafety Commissioner https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents.
- For Families https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/parent-resources/online-safety-for-every-family
- NEW online safety for every family The ‘Online safety for every family’ resources will give parents and carers the confidence to talk with their children about online safety. The resources also have important links and information to help if something bad does happen online.
- The videos and advice sheets cover:
- Helping your family stay safe online
- Getting started with social media
- Safer online gaming
- Getting help when your child is being bullied online
- Downloadable resources to help you start the chat about online safety issues and strategies with your child.
- For Families https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/parent-resources/online-safety-for-every-family
- CCYP - Commission for Children and Young People https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/
- Bravehearts https://bravehearts.org.au/
- Parenting Ideas
- Attend a webinar for parents at no charge
- Our school has a membership with Parenting Ideas, one of Australia’s most trusted sources of parenting education and support. As part of this membership, all the parents in our school community can attend some fantastic webinars at no cost. We’re pleased to let you know about an upcoming webinar.
- Attend a webinar for parents at no charge
- Handling tricky friendship days
- Friendships can be complex, intense and filled with unpredictable ups and downs. Even though we might wish that our kids could “just get on with it”, most need our active guidance to problem solve daily challenges.
- In this webinar, Michelle Mitchell offers a set of practical guiding principles to help empower children to handle tricky friendship days.
- Key learning and discussion points include:
- A trusted adult’s role in social-emotional education
- The importance of the tiny voice
- Six guiding principles to help tweens navigate tricky friendship days
- How parents can help children with the gaps in their development
- Tips for supporting extra sensitive kids
- Presented by Michelle Mitchell - Best selling author and professional speakeR
- Video overview- Click this link to view the video overview: https://vimeo.com/672520857
- When: Wednesday 2 November 2022 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm AEDT
- You can redeem your webinar now – please refer to the attached flyer
- Disarming anxiety before it becomes a disorder
- Parents are in a perfect position to equip children and teenagers with the tools to manage anxiety and minimise its impact on learning, wellbeing, and happiness. Article attached:
Get RED, ready for Day for Daniel 2022! TOMORROW Friday 28 October 2022
Wear something Red • Educate • Donate!
Gold coin donation is requested on the day. Thank you for your support.
Now in its 18th year, Day for Daniel is Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness day. Held on the last Friday of October, this year it will take place on Friday 28 October. In recent years, more than 1.5 million Australians have united with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation (DMF) to raise child safety awareness and remember Daniel. Day for Daniel urges Australians to wear red, educate and donate. Child safety activities will be conducted and focus on keeping kids safe, and raising funds for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.
In 2022, Day for Daniel’s theme is brave conversations. As a School in the Diocese of Sale, we believe Day for Daniel is the perfect opportunity to have brave conversations with children around personal safety in the real and online world. All DOSCEL school are supporters of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, who help keep children safe and promote the annual Day for Daniel event. Don’t forget to wear something Red tomorrow and donate.
Children's Week 2022
The Children’s Week National Theme for 2022 is based on UNCRC Article 27. All Children have the right to a standard of living that supports their wellbeing and healthy development. Children’s Week 2022 is held between 22 October – 30 October 2022. Children's Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. Each year, thousands of Victorian children take part in Children's Week festivities. This week each class participated in raising funds through Socktober to support those in Ethiopia.
Refer to the flyers for events held in Victoria. All Children's Week events are free to families with children aged from birth to 12 years. It's a great opportunity for families to enjoy fun, engaging and educational experiences.
