CHILD SAFETY & WELLBEING
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
At Mary MacKillop Primary School, we believe that ensuring the safety of the students in our care is an integral part of who we are as a Catholic faith community. We adhere to Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order No. 1359. We embed a culture of child safety and the matter is taken very seriously.
MMPS Child Safe Standards
Child Safe Policy
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
Parental Use of Mobile Phones (Privacy Laws)
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
Parent Education - Rescources to support parents and carers
- eSafety Commissioner https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents.
- For Families https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/parent-resources/online-safety-for-every-family
- Upcoming webinar: Getting started with social media
- Learn how to navigate your child's social media use with eSafety's upcoming webinar, Getting started with social media: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram.
- Parents and carers can introduce their children to social media whilst maintaining healthy boundaries around technology use. This webinar helps parents build their children's digital skills and confidence, allowing them to have more positive experiences and better deal with risks online.
- Join us for practical tips and advice on topics that include creating a positive digital identity, privacy and online sharing, and what to do if something goes wrong online.
- Register now for webinar
- Term 2 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
- 22 May 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
- 8 June 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
- Registration link https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2822124618746015758
- Online safety for every family
- All parents want their children to be safe when learning and playing online.
- These short videos and easy-to-read advice sheets will give you the confidence to talk with your children about online safety. They include tips to help them stay safe, and important information about what to do if something bad does happen online. They are also available in languages other than English:
Click on the link for all the short videos and easy-to-read advice sheets:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources/online-safety-for-every-family?utm_campaign=2303_parent_news_march&utm_id=9935eda59d97942bc827cbddb8fdc616&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eSafety_edm
- Upcoming webinar: Getting started with social media
- CCYP - Commission for Children and Young People https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/
- School TV https://marymacnarre.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news
- Bravehearts https://bravehearts.org.au/
- Happy Families https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/mmnwn
- Password: happymmnwn
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