Policies and Procedures

The framework in which our school operates.

St Matthew's Primary has a number of school-based policies and procedures that govern various aspects of our school life.

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP), also provides advice and recommendations on educational and administrative policies and priorities, and monitors policy implementation.

Policies and Procedures

Enrolment

Enrolment Policy
This Policy provides information about the enrolment principles, enrolment criteria and procedures for Parents/Carers seeking to enrol a child into a CEDP School.

Staff

CEDP Safeguarding Procedures
This document outlines the procedures that must be followed by staff members when responding to concerns relating to children and young persons and any alleged breach of the CEDP Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students.

Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students
This Code of Conduct is to inform staff members of CEDP of the standards of behaviour and other requirements that must be adhered to when working in an organisation which delivers services to children and students

Preventing Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Working with Children Check
CEDP has in place a variety of strategies to ensure child safe schools and communities are maintained including the obligation for all staff members undertaking child-related work to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

Privacy

Privacy Policy
This Policy Policy sets out how the CEDP manages the personal and sensitive information we collect and hold. (Sept 2021)

Standard Collection Notice 2021
The Standard Collection Notice outlines the types of personal information, including sensitive information about students, parents or guardians, and how that information is used. (updated Sept 2021)

Information Sharing Policy
The Information Policy sets out how Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP), its schools and related services obtain and release personal information from and to third parties

Employment Collection Notice
This notice outlines what information CEDP collects and stores when you apply for employment with us, and who we disclose that information to.

Volunteer and Contractor Collection Notice
In applying to provide your services you will be providing our schools, Catholic Early Learning Centres (CELCs), Catholic Out of School Hours Care services (COSHCs) and offices with personal information (Updated 2020)

Alumni Collection Notice
The primary purpose of collecting alumni information is to enable us to inform you about our activities and the activities of Aquinas College and to keep alumni members informed about other members (Updated 2020)

Students

Externally Funded Therapy and Allied Health Providers in Schools Policy
This document provides information around externally funded therapy for students and Allied Health providers in school.

Suspension, Transfer and Exclusion Procedure EXTERNAL
CEDP 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. (updated May 2022)

Student Attendance - Completion Special Circumstances - Guidelines
A child between the age of 6 and 17 may leave school only after they have completed Year 10 of secondary education or where special circumstance have been approved by the Minister for Education and Training (Implemented 2011)

Weapons Procedures
CEDP is committed to ensuring that all CEDP sites are places of safety for students, staff and other persons attending those places. (Updated 2022)

Student exemption procedures
These procedures outline the conditions upon which a child may be exempt from being enrolled at and attending school (Implemented 2017)

Bullying Prevention and Response Procedure
The purpose of this policy is to prevent bullying through the creation of safe, respectful & supportive school cultures & responding to bullying behaviour in ways that are just & effective, with a focus on safety, restoring relationships.

Student Attendance Procedures
School attendance plays a critical role in enhancing the lives of children and young people. Every day of attendance adds to a student's opportunity to learn, develop and experience success in education. Attendance is a core responsibility of schools.

Student Wellbeing Policy
This Policy states that principles followed when making decision about students. It is based on an acknowledgement that parents and carers are the first and most important educators of their children.

Banned Substances Student Policy and Procedure
This Policy & Procedure covers the possession, use and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, vaping devices, illegal drugs or other banned substances. (Updated May 2022)

2022 Banned Substances in School

Student Attendance Policy
Central to championing diversity and equity is our commitment towards the attendance of all students. This Policy sets out the requirements for all staff managing, recording, reporting and monitoring student attendance at CEDP schools.

Catholic school community

Managing Complaints Policy
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta promotes and maintains positive relationships and harmonious working environments. This document outlines the principles CEDP will follow when dealing with complaints.

Aboriginal Education Procedures
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) is committed to enhancing the knowledge and understanding of all who work and learn in our schools about Aboriginal Australia. (Implemented 2012 - Reviewed 2017)

Stewardship

Whistleblower Policy
The purpose of this policy is to encourage reporting of corrupt conduct, maladministration and serious and substantial wrongdoing without fear of reprisal or detrimental treatment.

Modern Slavery Statement
CEDP's Modern Slavery statement focuses on confronting modern slavery and ensure that our supply chains respect the dignity and value of each person.

Procedural Fairness Guidelines
Decision making in CEDP and its schools is based on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, natural justice and processes that are fair and equitable.

Technology

Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services Policy - External
This Policy is about Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) students’ use of Digital Devices and Online Services in School-Related Settings.

Responsible Use of ICT and Social Media - Student Guidelines
This document informs students of their obligations and responsibilities when using ICT and social media for learning purposes and, in limited circumstances, personal purposes.

Learning and teaching

CEDP Accreditation to Teach RE
All teachers in CEDP who teach Religious Education are required to be accredited as qualified teachers with the necessary background, specialist knowledge and witness to the Catholic mission.

St Matthew's Primary Policies

School-Based Policies

Road Safety Policy

St Matthew’s supports the initiative of working to ensure that our students are safe in their travel and around roads. All students have the right to be supported as learners to know how to keep themselves safe.