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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 02 April 2012 14:51 |
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In recent times, the incidence of bullying and violence in schools, both interstate and in South Australia, has received media, academic, community and government attention, particularly in relation to cyber bullying. As a result DECD has responded to recommendations of the Cossey Report (a commissioned review of school bullying), requiring schools to strengthen their procedures in managing bullying incidents.
In response to this, we have been proactive at Craigburn in reviewing our policies and procedures in managing bullying and harassment. Through the Governing Council and with staff we have further developed our processes in managing bullying and harassment and have formed a statement outlining key elements such as:
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what bullying is
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what to do if you are bullied
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what to do if you see someone else bullied
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what the school community will do
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a summary of methods of intervention
This statement on bullying and harassment has been created with reference to key departmental policies and guidelines and written in a family friendly style, which can be used and referenced when required by students, teachers and parents.
The full statement is can be accessed and viewed here on our school website.
For your further interest and information, a parent pamphlet published by DECD, Bullying and harassment at school, can be viewed here. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 02 April 2012 14:58 |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 02 April 2012 14:27 |
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We are pleased to be able to provide you with the new DECD Parent Complaints Policy. The policy and associated procedures have been developed by DECD to provide parents and schools with a framework and detailed procedural information, for managing concerns and complaints made by parents of children attending DECD schools.
We recognise that at times things may go wrong and if you have a concern or a complaint, we want you to let us know. The first step in working through a complaint is to talk to your child’s teacher if it is classroom based or to a member of the leadership team if it is school based.
Ask at the front office for a copy of the school’ s Parent Guide to Raising a Concern or Complaint brochure. A link to the brochure can be found on the right side bar of the home page. Steps guiding how complaints should be made are explained in the brochure.
Use this guide to help you think through what you are concerned about and how to resolve the matter respectfully and effectively.
About complaints or concerns
This information may be helpful in explaining what a complaint is:
A complaint may be made by a parent if they think that the school has, for example:
• done something wrong
• failed to do something it should have done
• acted unfairly or impolitely.
Your concern or complaint may be about:
• the type, level or quality of services
• the behaviour and decisions of staff
• a policy, procedure or practice.
Sometimes a complaint is about something we have to do because of State or federal law. In such cases we are able to talk to you about the matter and help you understand the requirements and why they exist.
If you’d like more information, please contact the school or visit the department’s website at www.decd.sa.gov.au/parentcomplaint or email DECD.parentcomplaint@sa.gov.au. There is also a Freecall number 1800 677 435. |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 19 March 2012 13:16 |
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 Last Wednesday Craigburn staff and students were treated to an inspirational presentation / performance by leading Australian youth motivational speaker, Lorin Nicholson. Lorin is Australia’s preeminent youth motivational speaker and one of the nations leading guitarists. Despite being legally blind since birth, he is one of the country’s most successful independent recording artists and has been a finalistin the Australian Country Music Awards. In 2009, Lorin was also a nominee for Australian of the year and later went on to win a Queensland community service award for his outstanding contribution to the community. Lorin has also just recently achieved the seemingly impossible, as he along with brother Dean created Australian history, by becoming the first blind persons to ride pushbikes over 4,100 kilometres across Australia from Perth to Sydney. Over the past eight years, Lorin Nicholson’s inspiring school performance, called SEESHARP has been presented in over 1000 schools throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA, to over half a million people and has received rave reviews from around the globe.
At Craigburn, Lorin incorporated his amazing guitar work and extraordinary life experiences into his award-winning “SEE SHARP” presentation which addressed such issues as:
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Choice & Attitude
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Overcoming negativity & Peer Pressure
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Teasing/Bullying
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Respect & Inclusion
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Resilience & Perseverance
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Confidence & Self Esteem
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Setting & Achieving Goals
Visit http://www.lorinnicholson.com/ for more information.
Here are some responses from our classes.
Mrs Kolenberg's Class - Room 4
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Lorin taught us that no matter what happens, we need to keep on trying. We should encourage others and never give up. We thought his visit was brilliant. He made us laugh and think.
Miss Pinkster’s Class- Room 1
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He was an amazing guitarist.
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It was very interesting.
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He was funny and clever.
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We learnt to never give up and keep trying.
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He must practise a lot!
Miss Hunt's Class - Room 6
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It is amazing how great he can play the guitar because he is blind.
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It would have taken a long time to ride to the beach on his bike and we think it was a great effort because he kept going and didn't give up on his goal until he achieved it
Mrs Freebairn’s Class – Room 26
Today a blind guitarist called Lorin Nicholson came to our school to talk to us about the amazing things that he has overcome. When he was young he discovered that rude people bullied him just because he was different from everyone else so when he was 16 he and his brother rode across Australia. It was a tough journey to go on a bike ride from Perth to Sydney which is 4,000 kilometres. That’s a long way! He also talked about his albums. He showed us three of the ones that are his favourites. I thought he was entertaining. I felt pretty freaked out when I thought about how difficult things must be for him. By Henry
Lorin is legally blind and has achieved a lot of things and you will be surprised what he has done. When he was young he got badly teased and when he was 16 he wanted to ride to the beach on his bike, so he did but it was a long way and it wasn’t just long – it was 275 kilometres! He is also very good at playing the guitar (even though he can’t see) because he got in the top 5 in Australia for a country music competition. He has also ridden 4,000 kilometres across Australia on his bike with his blind brother. It was obviously very, very, very hard but he did it!I was amazed that he has achieved so much and he is blind. I really, really liked his show. By Christopher
Lorin Nicholson is a blind guitarist and bike rider. He came to our school to talk to us about never giving up. When he was young Lorin was bullied about being blind. His Dad and Mum were surprised when they found out about his disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa. When he was 16 years old he rode his bike over and around seven mountains (275 km) just to go to the beach. Later he decided to encourage other blind people to do their best by riding his bike 4,000 kilometres from Perth to Sydney. I think Lorin is an amazing person and he inspired everyone in the school. I felt amazed when he said he’d travelled 4,000 kilometres from Perth to Sydney!!! By Brandon |
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Last Updated on Monday, 19 March 2012 13:24 |
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Written by Paul Luke
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Sunday, 04 March 2012 09:07 |
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Just a reminder that the entries for the 2012 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) are open, as per the details in our earlier newsletter.
The ICAS are held annually, covering a range of specific areas of study, including: Computer Skills, Science, Mathematics, Spelling, Writing and English. The competitions are run by Education Assessment Australia through the University of New South Wales Educational Testing Centre and are for Primary students from Years 3-7. They provide opportunities for students to be assessed in an external testing situation and are also used to recognise and reward achievement. Students can enter any number of competitions, however entry fees must be lodged by the due date (see below). If your child is interested in an extra challenge, then this is a great opportunity.
Entry forms including dates and costs associated with each competition can be downloaded here. |
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