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  • General

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    • 2023 School Year File

      2023 Important Dates and Information

       Term 1

      27th January - 6th April



      Mon 27th Feb - Swimming Carnival Compulsory School Event

      Mon 13th March 2023 - Labor Day Public Holiday

      Thur 6th April - Parent/Carer Teacher Interviews

      		  

       Term 2

      		 Mon 24th April - 23rd June

      		 
      Term 3
      		 Mon 10th July - Fri 16th September


       Term 4

      Mon 2nd October - Wed 20th December
      To be Confirmed
      		    End of Year Programs

      Term Dates are decided by the Department of Education and Training (DET).  For a full list of the scheduled Victorian school holiday term dates please visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/datesterm.aspx

      2023 SWIMMING & ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

      No at school program runs on these school sports days. All students are expected to attend like any other school day, except with a valid reasonable excuse; ie: medical, medical certificate or with a school pre-approved absence. If you wish to discuss your child's attendance on these days, please call 9308 1144 and speak with the sub-school manager or year level coordinator.

      Term 1

       

      Mon 27 Feb    

      Swimming Carnival

      TBC

      Athletics Carnival


      2023 SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

      Term 1

       

       Mon 6 Feb  

      Photo Day - Full School Uniform with Black Leather Shoes
      Thur 16 Feb


      Absentee Photo Day - Full School Uniform with Black Leather Shoes

      CURRICULUM DAYS

      No schedule classes - Curriculum days are Professional Development days for teachers and education support staff - dates to be confirmed for 2023 and communicated via Compass Parent/Student Newsfeed Notifications.

      2023 STUDENT FREE / CURRICULUM DAYS

      No Scheduled Classes - Curriculum days are Professional Development Days for Teachers and Education Support Staff.

      No Compass Access Contact the General Office as soon as possible to gain access so as to receive college communications, school reports, book conferences (PTIs).

      Attend or contact the general office to update student contact details - important in case of emergencies

      2023 College Handbooks

      Visit the College Website at www.craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au  to source the Junior https://craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/learning/junior-school/, Middle https://craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/learning/middle-school/and Senior http://craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/learning/senior-school/College Handbooks information for the 2023 school year.

      2023 School Diaries available for purchases at General Office during break times, before or after school.

    • Face Masks - Arabic Translation (Click Here) File

      Face Masks - Important Message:

      Based on the Chief Health Officer’s advice all secondary school students over the age of 12 no longer are required to wear a face mask indoors at school. However, it is strongly recommended to wear a mask indoors or if you are unable to maintain 1.5m social distance, unless lawfully exempted; persons must wear face masks while travelling to and from school and on public transport until advice otherwise and in primary schools.
       
      A face mask that covers the nose and mouth is now the only permitted type of face covering allowed. Face shields, scarves or bandanas are no longer permitted and do not meet the current guidelines set out by the Department of Education.

      • Cloth Mask (3 layered) - A cloth mask should be washed each day after use. However, if during the day the mask is visibly dirty or wet, do not continue wearing the mask and the mask will need to be washed.
      • Surgical Masks / Disposable masks - Should be disposed of after one use and will only last up to a maximum of 4 hours. The mask should be disposed of responsibly by putting it in the rubbish bin.
      Re-using a cloth mask without washing or re-using a surgical mask is risky because it can become contaminated and may not be as effective in protecting your child against COVID-19.

      Some students are exempt from these requirements. This includes students who are over the age of 12 and are unable to wear a face mask due to the nature of their disability. This also includes students who have a medical condition, such as problems with their breathing, a serious skin condition on the face, a disability or a mental health condition.
       
      If your child is in the exempt category, please provide the College with a letter from your doctor explaining the exemption or a face mask exemption pass will be issued by the School Nurse.
       
      Please see the below poster on how to wear a face mask correctly. See attached file for Arabic Translation.
       

  • Parent Teacher Interviews (Year 7-12) Mon 3rd April - Term 1

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  • E-Safety (COVID19) & Beyond

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    E-Safety information and key issues can be explored by visiting the links below. CSC highly recommends reading the Australian Government E-Safety Strategic Plan 2019-2022 to stay up-to-date on E-safety guidelines and supports. We all have a role to play in keeping our vulnerable digital users safe.

    https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/covid-19/letter-parents-carers

    https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues

    https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids

    https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/blog/covid-19-online-safety-kit-parents-and-carers

    https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators

    Source: Australian Commissioner (2019) "E-Safety Commissioner", viewed 4th April 2020, https://www.esafety.gov.au


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  • College Policies

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    Schools' Privacy Policy

    The Department of Education and Training (which includes all Victorian government schools, central and regional offices) values the privacy of every person and is committed to protecting information that schools collect.

    All staff including contractors, service providers and volunteers of the Department, and this Victorian government school (our school), must comply with Victorian privacy law and this policy.

    In Victorian government schools the management of ‘personal information’ and ‘health information’ is governed by the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) (collectively, Victorian privacy law).

    This policy explains how our school collects and manages personal and health information, consistent with Victorian privacy law.

    Visit https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/schoolsprivacypolicy.aspx#link10 to learn more on the DET Schools' Privacy Policy

    Schools' Privacy Policy is translated in to: Arabic, Amharic, Turkish, Dari, Vietnamese, Urdu, Somali, Sudanese, Mandarin - see Schools' privacy policy FAQ sheet folder below.

    Source: Department of Education and Training. (16 December 2019)


    Mobile Phone Policy 2019

    Craigieburn Secondary College understands that students may bring a personal mobile phone to school, particularly if they are travelling independently to and from school.

    At Craigieburn Secondary College:

     Students who choose to bring mobile phones to school must have them switched off and securely stored once a student has entered the school grounds as stated in the Craigieburn Secondary College Student Planner. Students may store their device at either the front office or in their locker at their own risk

     Exceptions to this policy may be applied if certain conditions are met (see below for further information)

     When emergencies occur, parents or carers should reach their child by calling the school’s office.

    Supporting documentation at:

    Note that this is a ministerial policy formally issued by the Minister for Education under section 5.2.1(2)(b) of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006.

    View Mobile Policy at: https://craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MobilePhones-November2019_docx1.pdf

    To view all the College Policies visit: https://craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/about/policies/

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  • Compass Parent Information

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    View support documents to help parents become familiar with the College Compass Portal. Go to Compass Login to enter absence notes, view your child's attendance, chronicles, school notifications and academic reports at https://craigieburnsc-vic.compass.education/

    For more information on Accessing Compass and its many features click here: https://www.compass.education/guide

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  • Every Day & Every Minute Counts

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    ATTENDANCE MATTERS


    HOW THE COLLEGE WILL COMMUNICATE ABSENCES

    Absence communication to best support students and families during these difficult and challenging times.

    • At approximately 10am the Absent TEXT Message is sent to parents/guardians for students marked ABSENT from FORM ASSEMBLY or PERIOD 1 or PERIOD 2 or from Form Assembly & Period 1.
    • At approximately 3pm the Absent TEXT Message is sent to parents/guardians for students marked ABSENT ALL DAY.
    • EVERY Week, generally on Mondays Unexplained Absence emails are automatically generated from Compass to parents/carers based on teacher roll marking. 'Pink Slip' Unexplained Absences include whole day absent dates and single class absences from Term 1, 2, 3 and 4 - please carefully check the dates and classes unexplained requiring explanation.

    At Craigieburn Secondary College attendance and engagement takes high priority and is highly supported by Education Support & Sub-school staff, Teachers and by our multi-disciplinary health care teams. We encourage all families to contact the College to promptly explain these absences so as the College can best support your family and your child/ren during these challenging times or you may not be meeting your requirements under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006.

    The Victorian Government has announced the ‘Staged Return to School Plan’ 2021. Students learning from home due to exceptional circumstances and have Principal Approval will be coded as ‘Remote Learning (exceptional)’. For example:

    ·       Student has a medical vulnerability, and their GP has advised that they should learn from home.

    ·       Student has COVID-19,is in isolation for 7 days, and if able and well enough to do so may study remotely.

    ·       Student is unable to return from interstate or overseas due to COVID and the school is supporting remote learning.


    Reporting Absences 

    Follow one of the options to explain lateness or absences and/or request attendance & engagement support.

    The College is doing its best to keep attendance records as accurate and as up-to-date as possible. Attendance records are uploaded daily to the Department of Education and Training. 

    Students experiencing difficulties returning to school or engaging in the face-to-face learning will not penalised on parent/guardian contact and immediate supports will be provided. We commend all students and families for doing their best during the Remote Learning Program.

    If you have any questions about the attendance communications and coding, please contact Andrea Brislin - Attendance Officer or Sub-school staff for engagement and learning supports on 9308 1144 or email attendance at attendance@craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au. 

    For more information about attendance and missing school visit the school attendance web page. 

    For advice and assistance in relation to Coronavirus for parent, please visit COVID advice for parents web page.


    Every Day Counts and Every Minute Counts

    It's Never To Late to Improve Attendance - We thank you!


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    EVERY DAY & EVERY MINUTE COUNTS

    As a college we aim to put strategies in place to improve student attendance, engagement and well-being, hence the Attendance policy processes, and procedures has been developed to best support each family to assist their child/ren where possible reach 100% attendance.

    The college wishes to ensure that all parent/guardians/carers have a clear understanding of how they can meet their legal obligations under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. See the college Attendance Policy and DET School Age and Attendance and Missing School information to understand how the new attendance processes will support your child/children and families.


    ATTENDANCE COMMUNICATION

    Families are required to explain lateness and absences before or on the day of a student's absence.

    • If a child/ren are absent without communication to the college, a daily SMS message is sent on the day of absence at 10.00am and 3.00pm.
    • If no communication is received to the college, an unexplained absence will be recorded.
    • Unexplained absences will initiate a 'Pink Slip', emailed weekly and throughout the term given to your child/children for families to provide a valid reason for absence - (5 days to return Pink Slip).
    • Continued Unexplained Absences will initiate Attendance Unexplained staged response chronicle emailed letters generated by Compass.
    • Explained absences will initiate an Approved or Unapproved or Amended chronicle email generated by Compass.
    • Attendance Rate chronicle emails generated by Compass provide help and encourage positive engagement and support to families to improve their child/children's attendance.

    Improving student attendance - Supporting Students at Attendance RISK

    We would like our families to feel supported through our process, and as such the SMS, emails, letters and reminders are designed for you to gain full understanding of the circumstances behind absenteeism. This provides the basis for the college and families to work together to improve student attendance.

    Regardless of the type of absence (approved or unapproved or amended) when a student's attendance rate reaches less than 90%, the DET determined threshold for students to achieve academically, socially and emotionally at school; then the student is considered at attendance risk. At this point the college will introduce attendance and engagement interventions that may include a:

    • student and engagement profile
    • attendance card and monitoring
    • student support group meeting
    • individual learning plan
    • return to school plan
    • safety and well-being plan
    • referral to the college Allied Health Team
    • referral to external service providers

    The college will communicate via Compass chronicle emails when absences are deemed:

    1.    Explained Approved - these are absences where the explanation is reasonable, or attendance rate is <90%

    2.    Explained Unapproved - these are absences where the college has determined the explanation is not reasonable or is excessive

    3.    Amended Explained - attendance record/s have been updated to an approved reason based on evidence provided e.g., medical certificate

    4.    Unexplained - these are absences where no reasons have been provided

    If you have any questions about how the college communicates attendance and absences or you wish to discuss all things attendance and engagement, please contact your child's year level coordinator or sub-school manager on 9308 1144 or via the Compass parent portal email.

    Every day and minute counts when it comes to getting the best educational and
    social emotional outcomes for your child/children.
    We are here to help!



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  • Compass Parent Information

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  • CSC - College Reports

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    View the College Annual Report 2018, Annual Improvement Plan (AIP) 2019 and the College Strategic Plan 2017-2020. 

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  • State Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) - Parent Staged Response Booklet

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  • Child Safe Standards 2022

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    The Child Safe Standards (the Standards) are compulsory minimum standards for all organisations that provide services to children including Victorian schools. The aim of the Standards is to ensure organisations are well prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect. It is recognised that many schools will have existing policies and procedures that aim to keep children safe.

    The Standards provide a framework to identify gaps and improve policy and practices around child safety. On 26 November 2015, the Victorian Parliament passed the Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Child Safe Standards) Bill 2015, which amended the Child Safety and Wellbeing Act 2005 to introduce the Child Safe Standards that would apply to all organisations involved in child related work in Victoria.

    The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) as regulator for all Victorian schools has responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Child Safe Standards in schools. The Standards are:

    • Standard 1: Strategies to embed an organisational culture of child safety
    • Standard 2: A child safety policy or a statement of commitment to child safety
    • Standard 3: A Child Safety Code of Conduct
    • Standard 4: Screening, supervision, training and other human resources practices that reduce the risk of child abuse
    • Standard 5: Procedures for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse
    • Standard 6: Strategies to identify and reduce or remove risks of child abuse
    • Standard 7: Strategies to promote child participation and empowerment.

    See Craigieburn Secondary College "Child Safety and Reporting Obligations" at https://craigieburnsc.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09

    Source: DET (2019) https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/safety/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

    If you require further information on the Child Safe Standards, please contact the College on 9308 1144.


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  • Safe Schools

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