Student Welfare

Student Welfare Policy

Cerdon College is a Catholic secondary school for girls, established by and educating in the traditions of the Marist Sisters. Our school celebrates the uniqueness of each person and is committed to providing each student with a learning environment, which is comprehensive and challenging.

We are a multicultural community which seeks to live out the values of Christ in a caring and supportive environment. In line with the Education Reform Amendment (Corporal Punishment) Act 1995, it is reinforced that at Cerdon College the Student Welfare Policy does NOT permit corporal punishment in the discipline of students attending the College. As a community of students, staff and parents, we believe that we have the following rights and responsibilities.

STUDENT RIGHTS

To be treated justly and to be valued as an individual.
To feel safe and secure and to be free from discrimination and intimidation.
To be provided with a safe and healthy school environment.
To have a positive and supportive atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
To be provided with a quality education which caters for individual differences in ability and talents and develops the whole person.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

To treat others justly and value them as individuals.
To contribute to a safe and secure school that is free from discrimination and intimidation.
To work together to maintain an environment which is safe and clean.
To have a positive and responsible attitude towards learning and to respect the right of all students to learn.
To promote and enhance a positive image of the school by observing all school rules.

STAFF RIGHTS

To be treated with respect by all members of the school community.
To work in an atmosphere which is healthy and safe and conducive to teaching and learning.
To have access to resources and professional development which enhances teaching skills and skills in caring for students.
To be supported in an appropriate way in dealing with student welfare issues.
To be part of a caring, learning environment which encourages development of Christian values.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

To show respect for all members of the school community.
To contribute to the creation of an atmosphere which is healthy and safe and conducive to learning.
To use resources and professional development which enhances teaching skills and skills in caring for students.
To respond in an appropriate way in dealing with student welfare issues.
To foster a caring, learning environment which caters for individual students’ needs and encourages the development of Christian values.

PARENT RIGHTS

To know that their daughters will be treated justly and be valued as individuals in the light of Christian values.
To be kept informed of events occurring at the school.
To be consulted via appropriate forums on relevant matters concerning their daughters and their education.
To be heard and have their opinions valued and respected in matters relating to their daughters’ education, welfare and spiritual development.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

To work in partnership with the staff to ensure the best possible education for their daughter.
To inform the school of any matters which may impact on their daughter’s welfare.
To support the school in appropriate ways in the programs which it offers.
To meet their obligations in relation to all matters relating to their daughter’s education.
To work with the school in the implementation of rules and regulations.

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