Providing a safe and supportive environment

Stella Maris College is committed to transparency. We believe that our positive school culture is based on staff, students and parents forming strong relationships; a strong focus on whole school wellbeing; effective communication of the expectations of behaviour; and positive classroom practice. At all times, Stella Maris College aims to be a place where Gospel values are lived and where Benedictine ideals are visible. Staff and parents are proactive in talking to students about the ways in which the College manages and engages students positively.

The policies below are key in the daily management of the College and the creation of a team approach to our students’ time at Stella.

• Acceptable Use Protocols for Mobile Phones
• Alcohol and Drugs Policy
• Anti-Bullying Policy
• Attendance Policy
• Community (Parents and Guardians) Code of Conduct
• Concerns and Complaints Policy
• Counselling Services Policy
• Enrolment Conditions
• Enrolment (Local Students) Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Responsible Digital Citizenship Guidelines
• Responsible Digital Citizenship Policy
• Standard Collection Notice
• Student Management and Engagement
• Uniform Policy
• Whistleblower Policy

Child Safeguarding

Stella Maris College support the rights of children and young people and is committed to protecting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students. The College will therefore respond to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees, contractors and volunteers.

This commitment includes the provision of a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and requires all employees, contractors and volunteers to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm.

All staff (teachers and support staff) at Stella Maris College are required to undertake mandatory Child Safeguarding training each year.

• Good Samaritan Education Safeguarding Children Statement of Commitment
• Child Safeguarding Policy
• Adult Child Safe Code of Conduct
• Student Child Safe Code of Conduct
• Child Safe Complaints Management
• Managing Child Safety Incidents or Concerns Involving the School
• Procedures for Responding to and Reporting Child Safety Incidents or Concerns
• Visitor Procedure for Reporting Child Safety Concerns
• Procedures for Handling Allegations of Staff Misconduct and Reportable Conduct