POLICIES

Preamble

Everyone has the right to work, learn and socialise in a friendly, safe and secure environment, where all are welcomed and respected. Bullying, therefore, will not be tolerated.

Bullying is an aggressive or intimidating pattern of behaviour by one person or a group of people, which hurts, injures, embarrasses, upsets or causes discomfort for a person or a group of people. Motive does not lessen the act of bullying.

All staff members are to be committed to eliminating acts of bullying. Victims of bullying will be supported and appropriate follow-up for acts of bullying will be put in place.

Some Actions That Constitute Bullying

Physical: examples include

Pushing around, shoving, punching, hitting, kicking, tripping, spitting, pulling hair, slapping, threatening, taking/damaging books, money, belongings

Verbal: examples include

Teasing, ridiculing, name-calling, degrading, threatening, laughing at, swearing at, intimidating (in person or by telephone)

Gesture: examples include

Giving dirty looks, hand and finger signs, invasion of personal space

Exclusion: examples include

Deliberately ignoring, isolating or omitting others

Written: examples include

Making defamatory, nasty comments about others by note, email, text message

To Eliminate Bullying, It Is Essential That Acts Are Reported and Addressed

• Parents will be informed
• All incidents will be documented
• Victims will be supported, affirmed and empowered
• All parties will have the opportunity to state their facts and speak honestly without fear
• An awareness of the implications of the incident will be addressed
• Remedial action will be taken
• An apology and/or positive interaction will be put in place
• A warning regarding repercussions for further incidents will be issued
• Withdrawal from classes and/or school events may take place for a period of time

Possible Follow Up For Those Who Have Bullied

• Discussion
• Support
• Counselling/strategies
• Check back for progress/improvement
• Coping strategies for teachers
• Detention
• Removal of privileges
• Suspension
• Referral for Intervention for students and families

Bullying and The Law

Discrimination and harassment are unlawful under the following:

• Equal Opportunity Act 1995
• Racial Discrimination Act 1975
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992
• Workplace Relations Act 1996

Preamble

Kilbreda makes available its computer facilities to all staff and students. Access to these facilities, including the use of the internet and email, is provided for the purposes of educational research and learning. To facilitate optimal use of these facilities and to protect Kilbreda and staff from possible litigation, Kilbreda has developed a Computer Use Policy, incorporating the appropriate use of the Internet and email, which is to be followed by all teachers, students and administrative staff.

General Principles

Computer resources at Kilbreda are provided to support the research, educational and administrative needs of students and staff. It is expected that all computer users will act responsibly, respecting the rights and privacy of other users and the integrity of the physical facilities. Responsible use should include:

• Using common sense and courtesy
• Respecting any software licence agreement or copyright
• Displaying, using and/or sending only material appropriate to Kilbreda's purpose as a school
• Observing each person's right to privacy
• Completing a virus check (using the McAfee software) when using floppy disks.

Internet and Email Use

The internet and email are both powerful tools for the retrieval of information and for speed of communication. However free the internet and email systems appear, there are restrictions which apply to their use. Users cannot ignore relevant laws with regard to both use and misuse of these technologies. In particular, it is important to note that:

• laws regarding privacy of information and copyright apply
• the school has the right to monitor all network communication and to intercept and read messages sent and received.

Staff and students need to be aware that email messages can be easily misconstrued and that email is neither private nor secret. Messages may sometimes be diverted accidentally to a destination other than the one intended. Emails are classified as discoverable documents required to be produced in legal proceedings (unless protected by privilege).

Inappropriate Use

In line with the guidelines outlined above, the following actions are regarded as inappropriate uses of Kilbreda's computer facilities:

• Violating copyright laws by printing and distributing unauthorised material
• Using others' passwords or trespassing in others' folders, work or files
• Revealing personal addresses or phone numbers of others'
• Using disks unchecked for viruses
• Downloading or storing video, music or image files that are not for school work purposes
• Joining chat lines or mailing lists
• Downloading unauthorised programs or files
• Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures, or using obscene language
• Harassing, insulting or attacking others
• Interfering with or damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks
• Using the network for commercial purposes or participating in illegal activities
• Causing embarrassment or loss of reputation to the school
• Sending messages (e.g. Novell messages, MSN etc.)

Breach of Regulations

It is important to remember that access is a privilege, not a right, and access entails responsibility. Deliberate, ongoing breach of these guidelines may result in one or more of the following:

• Loss of access to Kilbreda's computer facilities
• Additional disciplinary action in line with existing College practice regarding inappropriate language or behaviour
• Paying for the replacement or repairs to damaged equipment
• When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

Rationale

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Currently two out of three Australians develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime and each year approximately 1000 Australians die from it.

Kilbreda College 's SunSmart Policy aims to protect staff and students attending the college from exposure to damaging ultraviolet rays radiating from the sun. Our SunSmart practices will be implemented in the areas of behaviour, curriculum, and environment. These practices will be applied during school hours, school sporting carnivals, excursions and camps.

Objectives

The goals of the SunSmart Policy are to:

• Increase student and community awareness of skin cancer through regular updates in the school newsletter, daily bulletin and promotional material displayed throughout the school.
• Assist students to develop strategies that encourage responsible decision making about skin protection.
• Work towards a safe school environment that provides sufficient shade and shelter from ultraviolet rays.
• Encourage students and staff to wear protective clothing, hats and sunscreen during high risk times such as recess and lunch times, sporting carnivals and physical education classes, excursions and camps.
• Ensure that parents are informed of the schools SunSmart Policy.

This policy will be monitored by the staff, physical education department and the school sports committee who will ensure:

• All new staff are briefed on the SunSmart Policy and will have an annual update
• The SunSmart Policy is included in the school diary each year.
• SunSmart practices are promoted regularly from September through to May.
• The Anti-Cancer Council is contacted annually to ensure that up-to-date information is maintained on SunSmart resources and policy guidelines.

Review

The policy will be reviewed annually. Points of Review:

• Review the SunSmart behaviour of students and staff.
• Assess the provision of shade in the school.
• Assess the use of shade by students and staff.
• Evaluate and update the SunSmart protection and skin cancer prevention component of the curriculum.