16th August, 2016 Reflection Psalm 62 I wait patiently for God to save me; I depend on him alone. He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated. I depend on God alone; I put my hope in him. He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated.
Dear Parents and Students, Child Safe Policy Over the past weeks the College has been preparing to meet the new State Standards in Child Safety. These are part of the outcomes from the 2013 Victorian Parliament Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and Other Non -Government Organisations, resulting in the Betrayal of Trust Report. The report found that more could be done to strengthen existing approaches to child safety. In response, the Victorian Government is phasing in child safe standards for organisations that work with children, including schools. The Minister for Education has set out in Ministerial Order No. 870 specific actions schools need to take to meet the child safe standards. An information sheet “Safety at Your Child’s school” is available on the College’s website along with our Child Safe Policy and Staff Code of Conduct. We encourage all parents to read the information sheet (produced by the Victorian Registrations and Qualifications Authority) and College Policy. Should you have any questions about the information sheet, College Policy or Code of Conduct please contact the College. Out of Africa night I am looking forward to attending the Taste of Africa evening this Thursday. The night will be showcasing everything African, including delicious foods prepared by staff, students and some parents, music, drumming, dancing and talks about African culture. Staff Service Day Friday, August 19 is the College’s Staff Service Day. The College will be closed as staff undertake various social justice activities. Mark Sheehan Principal
Parents & Friends There will be a Parent & Friends meeting on Wednesday 31st August at 7.30pm.