Allergy & Anaphylaxis Policy
To meet the duty of care obligations to ensure the health and wellbeing of all students attending Our Lady of the Way, the school recognises the importance of staff education and the implementation of an Allergy & Anaphylaxis policy.
Asthma Policy
To meet the duty of care obligations to ensure the health and wellbeing of all students attending Our Lady of the Way, the school recognises the importance of staff education and the implementation of an Asthma Policy.
Banned Substances In School Policy
Our Lady of the Way School is committed to maintaining a safe, secure and supportive environment for all students and staff. A critical aspect of this is ensuring that banned substances are not present on the school site to minimise risk to staff and students.
Bullying & Cyber Bullying Policy
Our Lady of the Way School is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic Community. The school is committed to developing an educational and organisational culture based on mutual trust and respect that assists people to recognise and develop their personal capabilities.
Bus Code of Conduct for Students
For students, bus drivers, operators, school principals and parents/guardians
Communication Policy
Provides evidence that the school community values the enhancement of effective home/school partnerships through good communication.
Complaints Policy
At Our Lady of the Way School we aim to work with all members of the school community to ensure that we do the very best we can to provide a productive, safe and enjoyable learning experience for our students and professionally fulfilling experiences of our staff.
Critical Incident Management Policy
Our aim is to develop & implement a Critical Incident Management Plan that will assist Our Lady of the Way School, in responding to a critical incident.
Excursion Policy
Excursions are undertaken by all classes at Our Lady of the Way School to extend students learning experiences, explore and develop language skills, reinforce information, knowledge and concepts relating to units of study and enhance pastoral care.
First Aid Policy
First Aid at Our Lady of the Way School is provided by qualified staff to meet the needs of students who become ill, have accidents and require the administration of prescribed medication.
Information & Communication Technologies Policy
This policy is a demonstration of our commitment to the development of skills and attitudes in the use of computers, mobile devices and the Internet and emerging technologies for staff and students.
Infectious Diseases Procedures
Our school has a duty of care to provide and maintain a healthy and safe environment for all staff, students and others working at or visiting the school and to minimise the risk of anyone in the school community contracting and infectious disease.
Medication Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish a framework and provide directions for the administration of medication to students enrolled at Our Lady of the Way School.
Pastoral Care Policy
Pastoral Care from staff to students is directly related to the quality of pastoral care among staff.
Privacy Statement
This statement sets out how Our Lady of the Way School collects, uses and discloses personal information.
Safe Guarding
Our Lady of the Way School community has a duty of care to provide a safe and secure learning environment that affirms the dignity and integrity of each person and is free from any form of abuse. It is expected that all employees are aware of this Child Protection Policy and Procedures and model positive, professional relationships.
Safe Sport Policy
Schools are responsible for the provision of safe, relevant and well-structured sport and physical activity programs.
School Photography Guidlines
We recognise that parents and carers enjoy photographing and recording the progress of their child at school and on school activities. We recognise that many of you like to share these personal memories online and on social media.
Student Attendance Procedure
Regular attendance at school is essential if students are to maximise their potential. Schools, in
partnership with parents, are responsible for promoting the regular attendance of students. While
parents are legally responsible for the regular attendance of their children school staff, as part of their
duty of care, must monitor part and whole day absences.
Student Supervision Procedure
Our Lady of The Way School recognises the unique contribution playground activities make to the wellbeing of the students at our school. Providing a safe and supportive environment, the playground offers students opportunities for play, creativity, fun and enjoyment.
Whole School Communication Processes
Work Health & Safety Policy
The Executive Director of schools in the Parramatta Diocese and all Principals are committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of their employees when at work and to ensuring the health and safety of all persons including students, contractors and visitors while on the school premises and not expose them to risk.
Uniform Policy
Each child at Our Lady of the Way is expected to wear the uniform as stipulated below. The wearing of the school uniform by students, demonstrates a pride in personal appearance and their school.