Grievance Procedures

Good relationships within the school are fundamental to successful student learning and create a harmonious work environment for all. Adelaide High School’s Grievance Policy is based upon the Department for Education policies. It outlines the processes for resolving grievances within the school. Principles of our policy are: ¨ Everyone should be treated with respect ¨ No-one should feel intimidated by raising a grievance or conflict ¨ Confidentiality will be maintained during the process of making and resolving grievances.

Although the steps below appear as a sequence, staff, students and parents can commence a grievance procedure at any of the stages listed below. Students with a grievance could Talk to the person about the problem

Issue not resolved

Talk with a Student Counsellor or teacher they feel comfortable with about the issue.

Issue not resolved

Speak with their parent/carer about the problem.

Issue not resolved

Speak with a teacher, Student Counsellor, House Manager, Assistant principal or Principal.

Issue not resolved

Arrange a time to discuss the issue with an appropriate officer from the District office or personnel in the Ethical Standards and Protection Unit.

Acknowledgement of the Anti-Harassment policy

I have read the information regarding the Anti-Harassment policy at Adelaide High School. As part of the Adelaide High School community, I support the policy and agree to abide by it.

Signature of Student

International Students

International students follow the same procedure. However, they can also speak with the Assistant Principal or House Manager responsible for International Programs, the BSSO who works with them, their ESL support teacher or they can contact International Education Services.