POLICY SPOTLIGHT
We are also encouraged by improvements in student attendance. Primary attendance currently sits at 88.67%, while secondary attendance is 83.49%. Both figures represent considerable growth compared with the same time last year. However, we will continue working together to achieve attendance levels closer to the state average of more than 92%. Feedback from parents and carers regarding our goal of ensuring all Semester One reports are opened, reviewed, and discussed has also been very encouraging. We want every family to be actively involved in the learning journey, and one of the most important starting points is having meaningful conversations with your child about their report and progress. Our commitment to high expectations continues to foster an environment of professional growth, supported by purposeful learning spaces and improved facilities that are essential for high-impact teaching and learning. Alongside our ongoing building upgrades, we are delighted to announce that The Lakes South Morang Kindergarten was officially opened on 23 June by the Department of Education, with several distinguished community representatives attending the celebration. This milestone completes our educational precinct vision and will serve our families and community for many years to come. Our School Council has provided outstanding leadership, support and guidance throughout our journey. They share our commitment to maintaining a beautiful, welcoming, and a well-presented learning environment. As we continue this work, it is important that we all play our part in caring for our school. We ask families to remind their children that they lead this work by respecting our grounds, classrooms, and facilities at all times. By taking pride in our surroundings and treating them with care, we create a positive environment and learning experiences for everyone at the College. Please lead by example and encourage your children to be protective of their school community. Together, we can ensure our school remains a place we are all proud to call our own. We are looking forward to our Performing Arts Showcase evening at PRACC presenting students with another opportunity to shine and demonstrate school pride, collaboration and teamwork. I hope that you can come along and celebrate your child’s performance and revel in the wonderful achievements of the entire semester one performing arts program. There is still much work ahead, but we remain resilient, focused, committed, disciplined, and ready for the challenge. On behalf of Mrs Lee, Mr Abney-Hastings and Mrs Short, and myself, thank you for your extraordinary support, dedication, and commitment to preparing your children for learning. We particularly acknowledge those families who have faced difficult and, in some cases, tragic circumstances this term. Your support has meant a great deal to us, and none of our student achievements would be possible without it. On behalf of the Leadership Team and our dedicated staff, we wish you a safe, restful, and enjoyable Term 2 holiday break. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you require any additional support.
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“Duty of care” is a legal obligation that requires schools to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of reasonably foreseeable harm, which can include personal injury (physical or psychological) or damage to property. The reasonable steps that our school may decide to take in response to a potential risk or hazard will depend on the circumstances of the risk. Our school has developed policies and procedures to manage common risks in the school environment, including: Yard duty and Supervision Bullying Prevention Camps and Excursions First Aid Tree Maintenance Grounds Maintenance Personal Property Child Safe Standards External Providers (including RTOS delivering VET) Emergency Management Volunteers Visitors Working with Children and Suitability Checks Mandatory Reporting Occupational Health and Safety School staff, parents, carers and students are encouraged to speak to the principal to raise any concerns about risks or hazards at our school, or our duty of care obligations.
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