Student Engagement [ Items 13 - 24 of 29 ]
Emergency Management in Schools
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 10.08.06
The Emergency Management policy provides direction for schools to develop their own Emergency Management plan for the prevention of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from emergencies and critical incidents.
moreDuty of Care for Students
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 10.08.06
‘Duty of care’ is a legal concept that has its origins in common law. Teaching staff owe a duty to take reasonable care for the safety and welfare of students whilst students are involved in school activities.
morePastoral Care
Type: Overview | Published: 10.08.06
Pastoral care is the commitment of our staff to the wellbeing of each student. Effective pastoral care is achieved through promoting posistive school environments that support the physical, social, intellectual and emotional development of every student.
moreIt's NOT OK to Stay Away
Type: Publication | Published: 09.08.06
Attending school enables children to build on their knowledge and skills each day, playing a vital part in developing a child’s communication, organisational and social skills. The brochure ‘It’s not OK to stay away’ provides parents and caregivers with important information on their legal...
morePlan for Government Schools 2004 - 2007
Type: Link | Published: 09.08.06
The Plan for Government Schools 2004-2007 is about the future of government school education in Western Australia and sets out the broad framework within which schools should plan and respond to the needs of their students.
moreOffice of Crime Prevention Initiatives
Type: Link | Published: 02.08.06
The Office of Crime Prevention has developed several projects that involve Western Australian school students including the Northbridge project, ParentSupport and the Responsible Parenting Initiative and Burglar Beware. These initiatives help monitor student attendance and provide support for...
morePrimary Behaviour Centres (PBC)
Type: Link | Published: 01.08.06
Primary Behaviour Centres (PBCs) provide specialist outreach support services to assist public primary schools to manage and engage students with severe challenging behaviour.
moreBullying-No Way!
Type: Link | Published: 17.07.06
Bullying. No Way! is an Australian website that provides information and ideas on how to reduce bullying, harassment and violence in our schools. The work of this project is supported by teachers, parents, students, staff and curriculum officers throughout Australia.
moreSchool Education Act 1999
Type: Policy Overview | Published: 21.06.06
The School Education Act 1999 provides the statutory framework for the operations of the Department of Education and Training, outlining the legal requirements regarding student enrolment and attendance.
moreParents Seeking Information Regarding their Children
Type: Roles and Guidelines | Published: 21.06.06
Occasionally, parents who are separated from their children ask staff at district offices or schools for information regarding their child’s current enrolled school or other records. Care must be taken in giving out the whereabouts of children and schools must follow the Family Law Issues in...
moreStudent Tracking System Information Package
Type: Roles and Guidelines | Published: 21.06.06
The Student Tracking System (STS) is a cross sectoral initiative involving public and private schools, developed to meet the needs of transient and mobile students reported as missing from education programs in WA. STS is a custom designed database that records case management information relating...
moreRetention and Transition
Type: Overview | Published: 21.06.06
In 2006, the Department of Education and Training commenced the first stage of raising the school leaving age to optimise the employment opportunities and future life prospects for young people. Students can participate in other education and training programs to meet their attendance obligation.
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