St Mary’s is compliant, consistent and committed to ensuring all children have the right to feel safe and be safe all of the time.
We are a child safe school, our school community is committed to child safegurading.
We want children to be safe, happy and learn.
We respect all children, as well as our staff, families, volunteers and visitors.
We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
In particular we;
• promote the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of Aboriginal children.
• promote the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• promote the participation and empowerment of children with disability.
St. Mary’s, Echuca is a child safeguarding school community. We adhere to the following policies and provide them here for your reference;
Child Safeguarding Commitment & Policies
Commitment to Child Safeguarding
Child-Friendly Child Safeguarding Policy
Child Friendly Student Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct
Photography and Video Policy and Procedures
Appendix 3: Procedures for Making a Complaint – School Level
Strategies to Embed a Culture of Child Safety
Mandatory Reporting to Child Protection
Managing Your Initial Response to a Child Safety Incident or Concern