Our School Policies
Our school policies are listed below. These policies help us ensure our school is a happy and safe place for our students, staff and visitors and that we have a positive impact in our community.
A to Z list of policies
Student Wellbeing
The Apollo Bay P-12 College development of policies demonstrates our school’s commitment to creating and maintaining a child safe and child-friendly organisation, where children and young people are safe and feel safe.
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Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Visitors & Volunteers
Apollo Bay P-12 College will ordinarily engage with a student’s parents/carers about a student’s education and welfare unless the principal (or their nominee) decides it is not in the best interests of the student to do so.
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This policy outlines to members of our school community the circumstances in which Apollo Bay P-12 College may decide to treat a student as a mature minor to enable them to independently make decisions about their education, health and welfare.​
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Uniform
The School Council has developed a dress code that we believe provides a range of choices for students and is cost effective for families.
Students are expected to comply with this Uniform Policy while traveling to and from school, during school hours and when attending school activities (unless special arrangements have been made by school leadership prior to the event).
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ChildSafe Code of Conduct
Our Child Safety Code of Conduct sets out the expected behaviour of adults with children and young people in our school to ensure their safety is our first priority.
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Parent Voluntary Contributions
Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard curriculum requirements and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary. Nevertheless, the ongoing support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students.
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Our school relies upon voluntary parent financial contributions to meet the difference between funds from the Department of Education and our budgeted expenditure each year. Parent Contributions and local fundraising also allow us to fully fund the maintenance of, and improvements to, buildings and grounds.
Medical Needs
We care about providing appropriate support so students with medical needs are accommodated appropriately whilst at school.
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Safe Use of Technology
The safe use of technology is prioritised at our school - online access using computers, mobiles, wearable devices and other technology ........
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BYOD Policy
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Privacy
There are many occasions during the school year when staff photograph, film or record students participating in school activities or events. We do this for many reasons including to celebrate student participation and achievement, showcase learning programs, document a student’s learning journey/camps/excursions/sports events etc. These policies communicate with our parents and school community how they can choose their level of participation in these activities.
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Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy
School Strategic Plan (SSP)
Our 4 year School Strategic Plan (SSP) to support school improvement and to meet the requirements of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). Our SSP sets out our school’s:
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philosophy
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goals
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targets to improve student outcomes
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strategies for achieving them
Bushfire Ready Information Pack
Our school has been identified as being at risk of bushfire or grassfire and is a Category Category 4 school. Our school will close on a day forecasted as Catastrophic fire danger rating in South West fire district. This pack includes information about our school procedures and can assist you to prepare your family Bushfire Safety plan.
Camps, Excursions & Incursions
We run numerous camps throughout the year, with a camp every year for Year 2 to 10 students, including overnight camps, hikes and ski trips. Additionally, students can elect to take part in subjects such as Outdoor Education that encompasses a wide range of camps including Cradle Mountain Hike.
An international trip runs every 2 to 3 years and encompasses mutliple year levels. Students must work and fundraise together to raise funds. This policy outlines the processes and procedures Apollo Bay P-12 College will use when planning and conducting camps, excursions and adventure activities for students.
Personal Property
We recommend that personal property, items of special significance or valuable items of personal property are not brought to school.
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Annual Implementation Plan (AIP)
Our Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) operationalises the 4-year School Strategic Plan (SSP).
All schools must prepare an AIP each year which outlines how the school will implement the goals and key improvement strategies (KIS) that will be their focus for improvement in the coming year, which improves outcomes for our students.
Student Drivers & Mature Minors
Apollo Bay P-12 College will ordinarily engage with a student’s parents/carers about a student’s education and welfare unless the principal (or their nominee) decides it is not in the best interests of the student to do so.
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Student Drivers must inform the school of thier car details and follow our relevant policy.
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Student Drivers
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Emergency Management
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Smoking or Vaping
Our school recognises the danger smoking/vaping and passive smoking causes to health, as well as the need for the school and its staff to provide positive role models to students. Consequently, for the protection of staff and students, smoking or vaping is not permitted within any area of the school property, nor at any school related activity or function by students, staff or visitors.
Supervision
Before, during and after school supervision
Fundraising
Fundraising is an important way for Apollo Bay P-12 College to raise money so that it can deliver a number of initiatives such as additional teaching and learning opportunities, programs for students, improving school amenities and more. Our Fundraising Policy informs members of our school community with an overview of Apollo Bay College’s approach to fundraising, sponsorship, donations and commissions.
Complaints
Our complaints policy is designed to let parents and members of the community know how they can raise complaints or concerns about issues arising at our school . It ensures that all complaints and concerns regarding Apollo Bay P-12 College are managed in a timely, effective, fair and respectful manner.
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