Policies

As a Catholic school which honours the charisms of its two founding orders – the fcJ Sisters and the Society of Mary (Marianists) - we have a mission-driven, moral and legal responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for children and young people and to protect them from all forms of abuse and neglect. We are steadfast in our resolve to honour this responsibility.

The following documents particularly relate to our commitment to the Child Safe Standards:

• Child Safety Code of Conduct
• Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
• Child Safety and Wellbeing Record Keeping Policy
• Engaging Families in Child Safety Policy
• Reportable Conduct Policy
• Pastoral Care Policy
• PROTECT: Identifying and Responding to Child Abuse – Reporting Obligations Policy
• PROTECT: Procedure Informing staff of reporting obligations
• PROTECT: Procedure Police or DFFH Child Protection Interviews at school
• PROTECT: Procedure Responding to all forms of child abuse 
• PROTECT: Procedure Responding to offences under the Crimes Act 
• PROTECT: Procedure Responding to Police and Child Protection requests for further information
• PROTECT: Procedure Responding to student sexual offending

Information relating to Catholic Education’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards is also available on the CECV Child Safety website. 

The John Paul College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

• Complaints Handling Policy
• Complaints Handling Procedures
• Roles and Responsibilities Complaints Handling Guidelines
• School Community Safety Scheme Internal Review Process
• School Community Safety Order Review Form

• Assessment and Reporting Policy
• Curriculum and Learning Policy
• Student Acceleration Policy
• Homework and Study Policy 2020 - 2022

• Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Teacher Registration Policy
• Working with Children Check Policy
• Staff Recruitment Policy

• Enrolment Policy Consent to Transfer Information Form
• Enrolment Policy for MACS Schools
• Enrolment Policy Parent Guardian Carer Code of Conduct 2023
• Enrolment Policy Student Code of Conduct 
• John Paul College Enrolment Policy 
• Enrolment Agreement for Secondary Schools
• Enrolment Policy Enrolment Procedures 
• Enrolment Policy Minimum Age Exemption Application Form
• Enrolment Policy Maximum Age Exemption Application Form
• Privacy Policy
• Standard Collection Notice
• Student Academic Progress Procedures
• Student Acceleration and Retention Policy for MACS schools
• Repeating a Year Level Application Form
• Student Acceleration Policy Gifted

• School Fees and charges policy 
• MACS Modern Slavery Policy

• Democratic Principles Statement
• School Advisory Council Manual
• School Advisory Council Terms of Reference
• MACS Code of Conduct for School Advisory Council members
• School Philosophy Statement
• Working Together in Mission: Charter for parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne
• MACS Governance Statement  
• MACS Whistleblower Policy
• MACS Cyber Security Policy 
• MACS Conflict of Interest
• MACS Privacy Policy
• Standard Collection Notice

• Expulsion of Students Policy
• Negotiated Transfer  of Students Policy
• Suspension of Students Policy

At the heart of John Paul College is a desire for the full flourishing of each student, across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional and social domains.

Formal recognition of student achievement occurs in whole school assemblies, House assemblies, the Annual Awards Evening in December and the Awards Assembly in February. Students are recognised and celebrated for:

• Achieving academic excellence
• Demonstrating exemplary learning skills and work habits
• Exemplifying personal faith and values enabling them to contribute to the spiritual life of the College
• Exemplifying leadership and teamwork
• Exemplifying courage, generosity, community and perseverance
• Making outstanding contributions to community service, sport and music
• Portraying personal qualities enabling them to overcome obstacles and setbacks.