All current policies below this point are considered under review in 2021 and will be updated by the end of the year. Should there be conflicting information between the policy information below and the policy information above, the Catholic Education Western Australia Limited Policy is to be followed.

Code of Conduct

The mandated points within the Code of Conduct were compiled by a team within the Catholic Education Office of WA. The following aspects regarding the creation of a ‘good’ policy are taken directly from this source. The Leadership Team of St John’s Primary School sought input from all staff, some student representatives from Year 6, 5 and 4 and parents on the School Board and P&F Executive.
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Aboriginal Education Policy

This policy acknowledges that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of Australia. Catholic education, and therefore St John’s is committed to maximising the learning opportunities for Aboriginal people and the richness and diversity which exists within the Aboriginal nations of Australia.
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Administration and Storage of Medication Policy

St John’s Primary School recognises that in terms of the administration of medication:

• some students require long term medication for control of chronic medical conditions;
• some students need short term medication for management of acute illness or infection;
• some students require occasional analgesia, decongestants or antihistamine;
• students may require medication during excursions or camping trips; (Appendices 1&2)
• medications must be stored appropriately, as per the pharmacist’s recommendations;
• when medication is given, written records of this administration of medication must be kept. (Appendices 3)

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Anaphylaxis Management Policy

The key to prevention of anaphylaxis in schools is knowledge of the student who has been diagnosed as at risk, awareness of allergens, and prevention of exposure to those allergens. Partnerships between schools and parents/guardians are important in helping the student avoid exposure.
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Attendance and Non-Attendance Policy and Procedure

Correct recording of student attendance is a legal requirement for teachers in schools in Western Australia.
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Dispute and Complaint Resolution Policy

The St John’s Dispute and Complaint Resolution Policy has been developed in accordance with the CEWA Dispute and Complaints Resolution Policy (2-D1) for all community members of Catholic Schools in Western Australia.
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Selection of Appropriate Texts Policy

St John’s, as a Catholic school, aims to help students to integrate culture, faith and life. Culture is valued and St John’s School promotes discussion and critical thought. The values and attitudes at St John’s are founded upon the teaching of Jesus Christ. Therefore, the selection of texts is a rigorous and careful process.
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School Fees: Setting and Collection Policy

Make a Catholic education available to all Catholic students whose parents seek a Catholic education for them, insofar as this is possible, while embodying the Church’s preferential option for the poor and disadvantaged (Mandate page 50).¹
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Student Enrolment Policy

St John’s Primary School, Scarborough, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1936 is a coeducational Catholic Primary School that follows the guidelines and policies set down by the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia. St John’s is a single stream school enrolling boys and girls from 3 Year Old Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.
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Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying Policy

St John’s School has a responsibility to provide an educational environment that promotes the dignity and respect of the person and  therefore aims to eliminate bullying and harassment in all forms.
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ICT Students Policy

ICT provides significant educational value but can pose a risk of exposur4e in inappropriate and offensive material and personal safety, hence the policy. The availability of digital resources provides the opportunity of schools to help students develop their full potential.
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Privacy

As with all decisions concerning children, the best interests of the student are a primary and overriding consideration in the management of information. A student’s right to safety prevails above all other considerations, including theirs and others’ right to privacy.
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Whistleblower Policy

The Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA) Whistleblower Policy and associated procedures are designed to uphold CEWA Ltd’s shared values arising from the Catholic Social Teaching Principles of the dignity of the human person, the common good, subsidiarity, co-responsibility and participation.
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