The Sisters of Mary Immaculate School adopts a zero-tolerance policy for any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse.
To this end, we adopt this Child Protect Policy which aims to provide the entire school community – all personnel, children and young people, and their families – with a clear framework for ensuring that all children in the school are protected from harm, both while at school and when off the schools premises.
Principles
1. The school strives to provide an environment conducive for learning where children have access to education free from fear;
2. The school must protect its students from all forms of abuse and bullying to develop self-esteem and self-confidence;
3. The school advocates positive and non-violent modes of discipline to foster self-discipline and improve self-esteem;
4. The school does not condone the use of corporal punishment to instill discipline, training or control.
5. The school must adopt measures to prevent and detect bullying and ensure proper interventions, counseling and other services for students who become victims of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination and bullying;
6. Students must respect the rights of others and refrain from acts of bullying and peer violence.
7. Parents are enjoined to be actively involved in school activities that promote awareness on children’s rights, positive discipline and prevention of bullying;
STUDENT’S AND PUPIL’S RIGHT
Each pupil and student has the right
1. to be recognized as a person with dignity and name
2. to express one’s ideas following the proper norms for communication
3. to be safe and be protected from danger to one’s life and property
4. to enjoy one’s endeavor and success
5. to stay in a nurturing environment
6. to express grievances
7. to develop one’s ability, talent, and skills
Sisters of Mary Immaculate School has a child protection policy which means that staff will do everything they can to make sure that all the children in the school are free from harm, either in school or when the children are away from school.
To help staff keep your child safe, every member of staff must have training in child protection at least once every three years, and the school has a Child Protection Committee that looks into any worries about children in the school, and who looks out for children who are thought to be at risk.
The school will inform the local authority, when required by law, if there are any significant reasons to be worried about your child’s wellbeing. The school may become worried about a child if they notice behavior and mood changes, physical marks, worrying play or social behavior, or if a family member or a child says something that makes the school think that the child might be at risk of harm. The school will usually inform you that they are making a child protection referral, but they are not required to tell you, nor do they need your consent to make a referral.