DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - Lize Privitera
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Gospel Reading
In next Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus talks about doing good deeds, such as giving to others, without expecting anything in return. Jesus tells a parable that describes who is invited to the Kingdom of God and he invites us to give to those who are in need without expecting anything in return. We build up the Kingdom of God when we give in this way.
Our Lady Help of hristians Parish
Child Safe Standards
Our school is safe, student centred and animated by our school values
We aim to Inspire Hearts and Minds
"Children are the future of the human family: all of us are expected to promote their growth, health and tranquillity." Pope Francis 2021
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV) The updated CECV Statement of Commitment to Child Safety - A safe, nurturing and empowering culture for all children and young people in Catholic schools, is attached to this newsletter. This statement has been updated in light of the revised Child Safe Standards coming into effect from 1 July 2022 and the supporting Ministerial Order No. 1359.
Child Safe Policies
Child friendly version of Child Safe Policy (updated June 2022)
Congratulations to our Year 6 Student Leaders on their creation of the student friendly version of the Child Safe Policy. This policy has been uploaded to our website Child Safe page and can be found in the following link https://www.marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au/child-safety-standards
Child Safe Standards and Parent use of Mobile Phones, Privacy Laws
We ask all parents to be mindful of their mobile phone usage, child safety and privacy laws when visiting our school. During such times as morning Prayer time, Mass, Assemblies and school events/gatherings, we ask parents to turn off or put away their mobile phones and to respect the privacy of all students. Photographs and video footage cannot be taken of students without parental permission. Reminders of safe mobile phone usage will be shared with the school community at morning prayer times and assemblies. On special occasions such as student awards at assemblies or student graduations, space will be made available for parents to photograph their child in a child safe way. We thank you for working in partnership with us to respect the privacy of all our students.
Child Safe Resources to support Students, Parents/Carers
- eSafety Commissioner https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents.
- NEW online safety for every family:
- The ‘Online safety for every family’ resources will give parents and carers the confidence to talk with their children about online safety. The resources also have important links and information to help if something bad does happen online.
- The videos and advice sheets cover:
- Helping your family stay safe online
- Getting started with social media
- Safer online gaming
- Getting help when your child is being bullied online
- FOR FAMILIES https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/parent-resources/online-safety-for-every-family
- NEW online safety for every family:
- CCYP - Commission for Children and Young People https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/
- School TV https://marymacnarre.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news
- "A sense of belonging involves more than simply knowing other people. It is also focused on gaining acceptance, attention, and support from others as well as having the opportunity to provide the same to other people." Dr Emma Woodward
- SPECIAL REPORT: Building Belonging Post Pandemic
- Click on the link above to read more
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Bravehearts https://bravehearts.org.au/
National Child Safety Week
Child Safety Week will be jointly celebrated by the Diocese of Sale and Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd (DOSCEL) from 4-11 September 2022. A range of resources is now available to support schools to celebrate Child Safety Week and are available on the DOSCEL website.
The Child Safety Week Competition was well supported and thank you to all those who encouraged students to enter and participate. There were many creative entries received. We are very proud of and congratulate the following students who produced the winning designs from our School:
- Natalie and Summer from 6MV [Poster design]
- Tyler, Eden, Chuderl, Lucas, Jordan, Ella, Savannah, Emma, Gabriele, Jaxon, Logan, Nicholas, Mackenzie, and Maikeli from FSL and FCG [video production]
Also, congratulations to the following students who were awarded 'Honourable Mentions':
- Zariana and Sophia from 2EM
The winners will receive a certificate and their designs will be professionally printed and distributed to schools and parishes around the Diocese of Sale in time for Child Safety Week. The winning designs are also available to view on the DOSCEL website.