Policies & Procedures
School Based Policies
Assessment and Reporting
At Corpus Christi we believe that assessment and reporting is an essential part of the teaching and learning process.
Communication with Parents
Communication between people in organisations is essential to the proper functioning of all aspects of school life.
Homework
Students, parents ad teachers have complimentary roles with regard to homework. This policy outlines our beliefs concerning homework.
Pastoral Care and Student Management
Our purpose as a Catholic Primary School in the Cranebrook community is to provide a learning environment where all members feel welcomed, cared for and supported. In this way we will communicate the message of God’s love for all people through our actions and example.
Skin Care
As Australia is a country with a high rate of skin cancer, it is important to educate the children about the effects of the sun and promote habits to avoid skin damage.
Uniform Policy
The wearing of our school uniform plays an important role in instilling pride in the children and maintaining our school identity and spirit. This Uniform Policy clearly states our school expectations for parents and encourages students to consistently wear the correct uniform.
Policies And Procedures
Aboriginal Education Procedures
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) is committed to enhancing the knowledge and understanding of all who work and learn in our schools about Aboriginal Australia. (Implemented 2012 - Reviewed 2017)
Managing Complaints Policy
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta promotes and maintains positive relationships and harmonious working environments. This document outlines the principles CEDP will follow when dealing with complaints.
Enrolment Policy
This Policy provides information about the enrolment principles, enrolment criteria and procedures for parents/carers seeking to enrol a child into a CEDP system school.
Child Protection Facilities Procedures
These procedures apply to inspection of a site or facility owned or managed by Catholic Education Diocese Parramatta (CEDP) or its schools as well as assessment of the physical environment for risk of harm to children and young people. Implemented 2013.
Alumni Collection Notice
The primary purpose of collecting alumni information is to enable us to inform you about our activities and the activities of Aquinas College and to keep alumni members informed about other members (Updated 2020)
Information Sharing Policy
The Information Policy sets out how Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP), its schools and related services obtain and release personal information from and to third parties
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy sets out how Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) manages the personal and sensitive information we collect and hold
Standard Collection Notice
The Standard Collection Notice outlines the types personal information, including sensitive information about students, parents or guardians, and how that information is used (Updated 2020)
Volunteer and Contractor Collection Notice
In applying to provide your services you will be providing our schools, Catholic Early Learning Centres (CELCs), Catholic Out of School Hours Care services (COSHCs) and offices with personal information (Updated 2020)
CEDP Safeguarding Procedures
This document outlines the procedures that must be followed by staff members when responding to concerns relating to children and young persons and any alleged breach of the CEDP Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students.
Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students
This Code of Conduct is to inform staff members of CEDP of the standards of behaviour and other requirements that must be adhered to when working in an organisation which delivers services to children and students
Preventing Discrimination Harassment and Bullying Policy
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Working with Children Check
CEDP has in place a variety of strategies to ensure child safe schools and communities are maintained including the obligation for all staff members undertaking child-related work to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
Whistleblower Policy
The purpose of this policy is to encourage reporting of corrupt conduct, maladministration and serious and substantial wrongdoing without fear of reprisal or detrimental treatment.
AntiBullying Procedures
The Anti-Bullying Procedures provide a framework for school communities to work together to prevent and address issues of student bullying (Implemented 2017)
Banned Substances Procedure
This procedure covers the possession and use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs or other substances, and the misuse of 'over the counter' and prescribed medications, including the supply of restricted substances on school premises (Implemented 2017)
Student Attendance Completion Special Circumstances Guidelines
A child between the age of 6 and 17 may leave school only after they have completed Year 10 of secondary education or where special circumstance have been approved by the Minister for Education and Training (Implemented 2011)
Student attendance procedures
School attendance plays a critical role in enhancing the lives of students in schools. Every day of attendance adds to a student's academic achievement and success at school (Implemented 2017)
Student exemption procedures
These procedures outline the conditions upon which a child may be exempt from being enrolled at and attending school (Implemented 2017)
Student Policy
This policy outlines the commitment of Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) to provide a comprehensive education to the diverse range of children and young people for the development of the whole person (Implemented 2012)
Suspension Transfer and Exclusion Procedure
CEDP is committed to developing an educational and organisational culture based on mutual trust and respect that assists people to recognise and develop their personal capabilities
Weapons Procedures
The Weapons Procedure aims to prevent prohibited weapons from being present on the school site to minimise risk to staff and students. (Implemented 2017 - Amended 2018)
Acceptable Use of ICT and Social Media
This document informs staff members of their obligations and responsibilities when using ICT and social media for work-related purposes and, in limited circumstances, personal purposes.
Responsible Use of ICT and Social Media Student Guidelines
This document informs students of their obligations and responsibilities when using ICT and social media for learning purposes and, in limited circumstances, personal purposes.