Students

At Grange Primary School Student Wellbeing is a priority. Students have the right to learn in a safe supportive environment and be treated with respect.

From discussions now undertaken with students from Reception to Year 6, it is evident that they have a better understanding of their right to have safe, respectful relationships, and recognising and reporting situations where they may be being abused and what they can do to keep themselves safe.

Harassment procedures are discussed and reinforced as part of the Child Protection Curriculum, in particular verbal and physical harassment of peers.

Class meetings and Student Council have regular discussions and reminders on current harassment procedures and whether they are effective or need modification.

The school through its curriculum delivers ongoing lessons based around dealing with bullying and harassment, especially related to the inappropriate use of social media and texting.

School rules

To make sure that Grange Schools are safe and enjoyable for children and adults, the following rules are needed.

Care for your own safety

Students will:

Arrive after 8.30am and leave by 3.20pm
Follow staff member’s instructions
Walk inside, around buildings and on stairs, students will not use corridors, stairs or toilets for play
Only play running games on marked courts and ovals, kicking of balls is only allowed on the oval
Not use the school staff car parks for access

Care for the safety of others

Students will:

Care for each other – make our school harassment free
Play in appropriate areas – front of school is for F-2 only
Not run around buildings or in garden areas

Care for the environment

Students will:

Respect school property and buildings
Ask permission to use other people’s possessions
Keep mobile phones switched off and keep them in their school bags

Student Leadership Team

Purpose

Increase student participation in decision making across the school
Represent student opinion
Develop leadership skills in Middle School Students
Improve communication between staff and students.

Membership of student leadership team

10x Year 6 students

Meetings and responsibilities

Meet with leadership on tri-weekly basis during lesson time, lunch time or after school (to be negotiated with students and teachers)
Facilitate student voice groups
Run or speak at assemblies as needed
Undertake leadership training
Take on student leadership roles in the school as needed
Represent student views at staff meeting, governing council and in the newsletter

Selection process

Written application up to one page addressing criteria
Panel of middle school teachers and Leadership to read applications and select based on applicants ability to meet criteria
Applicants must provide the names of one teacher referee