These provide the framework within which we operate.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese also provides advice and recommendations on educational and administrative policies and priorities, and monitors policy implementation.
Anti Racism Policy
The St Michael's Anti Racism Policy covers the school's approach to combatting all forms of racism and discrimination in line with the Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act (RDA)
Assessment and Reporting Policy
The St Michael's Assessment and Reporting Policy outline's the school's guidelines for assessing students and reporting to parents.
Asthma Management Policy
The St Michael's Asthma Management Policy outline's the school's approach to managing students with asthma in consultation with parents and medical professionals.
Back Path Policy
The St Michael's Back Path Policy covers the school's policy for students who leave via the back path of the school.
Children with Medical Conditions Policy
The St Michael's Children with Medical Conditions Policy outline's the school's approach to managing students with a variety of medical conditions including allergies, epilepsy, diabetes and other medical conditions.
Collection of Children Policy
The St Michael's Collection of Children Policy cover's the school's policy for collecting children from school prior to dismissal at 3.10pm and the guidelines for this.
Communication Policy
The St Michael's Communication Policy outline's the school's policy for communicating with parents through a number of channels, including Skoolbag, our website and via email.
Dismissal Arrangement Policy
The St Michael's Dismissal Arrangement policy cover's the school's policy for a change in arrangements for the dismissal of a child after school, including the method for notifying the school of this.
Disability and Additional Needs Policy
The St Michael's Disability and Additional Needs Policy outline's the school's guidelines for supporting children with disabilities and additional learning needs as needed.
Dispensing of Non-Prescription Medication Policy
The St Michael's Dispensing of Non-Prescription Medication Policy cover's the school's guidelines for dispensing medications that have not been prescribed by a doctor.
Dispensing of Prescription Medication Policy
The St Michael's Dispensing of Prescription Medication Policy outline's the school's approach to the dispensing of medication that has been prescribed by a medical professional in consultation with parents.
Enrolment Policy
The St Michael's Enrolment Policy cover's our policy for enrolment as well as frequently asked questions in alignment with the guidelines provided by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)
Excursions Policy
The St Michael's Excursions Policy outline's the school's approach to organising excursions while ensuring the safety of students and parent volunteers who partake in the activity.
Extreme Weather Policy
The St Michael's Extreme Weather Policy provides the guidelines used to manage student safety in cases of extreme weather.
Fencing Policy
The St Michael's Fencing Policy cover's the school's approach to ensuring the safety of students and staff by fencing the perimeter of the school, as well as access to the school during school hours.
Fire Safety Policy
The St Michael's Fire Safety Policy outline's the school's approach to minimising the risk of a fire as well as the protocols for emergency evacuations.
First Aid and Illness Policy
The St Michael's First Aid and Illness Policy cover's the school's approach to providing first aid and the management of illnesses at school.
Fruit and Water Policy
The St Michael's Fruit and Water Policy cover's the school's approach to healthy eating by providing students with a morning break for fruit, water and vegetables in addition to their recess and lunch breaks.
Homework Policy
The St Michael's Homework Policy outline's the school's approach to setting homework tasks for students depending on their year level.
Late Arrival of Students Policy
The St Michael's Late Arrival of Students Policy cover's the school's approach for students who arrive at school late, including the protocols for signing in to the school.
Mobile Phones Policy
The St Michael's Mobile Phones Policy outline's the school's policy for students with mobile phones at school.
Parent Pick-up Area Policy
The St Michael's Parent Pick-up Area Policy cover's the school's policy for parents who collect their children from school of an afternoon.
Parish Carpark Policy
The St Michael's Parish Carpark Policy outline's the guidelines for the parish carpark at the school, including the regulations around parking in this space.
The St Michael's Reporting to Parents Policy outline's the school's approach for reporting to parents on the learning outcomes of their child in combination with regular assessments.
Road Safety Policy
The St Michael's Road Safety Policy cover's the school's approach to maintaining a safe traffic environment around the school.
School Website Policy
The St Michael's School Website Policy outlines the school's approach to communicating with parents via the school website.
Slow and Go Policy
The St Michael's Slow and Go Policy cover's the guidelines for the operation of Slow and Go of an afternoon.
Social Skills Policy
The St Michael's Social Skills Policy outlines the school's approach for instilling social skills in all children.
Wellbeing Policy
The St Michael's Wellbeing Policy cover's the school's approach for managing the wellbeing and pastoral care of all students.
Work Health and Safety Policy
The St Michael's Work Health and Safety Policy outline's the school's approach to ensuring a safe working environment for staff, parents, volunteers, students and visitors at the school.
Complaints and Grievances Policy
The St Michael's Complaints & Grievences Policy outline's the school's complaint handling procedures.
Child Protection - Building Child Safe Communities and Parent Involvement in the School
The St Michael's Child Protection policy outlines our focus on maintaining and building St Michael’s as a Child Safe Community.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is committed to enhancing the knowledge and understanding of all who work and learn in our schools about Aboriginal Australia. (Implemented 2012 - Reviewed 2017)
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) promotes and maintains positive relationships and harmonious working environments. This document outlines the principles CSPD will follow when dealing with complaints.
This Policy provides information about the enrolment principles, enrolment criteria and procedures for Parents/Carers seeking to enrol a child into a CSPD School.
All teachers in CSPD who teach Religious Education are required to be accredited as qualified teachers with the necessary background, specialist knowledge and witness to the Catholic mission.
This wording on this Collection Form can be used for School Alumni Associations with reference to CSPD Privacy Policy (Updated 2023)
This notice outlines what information CSPD collects and stores when you apply for employment with us, and who we disclose that information to.
The Information Policy sets out how Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), its schools and related services obtain and release personal information from and to third parties
This Policy sets out how the CSPD manages the personal and sensitive information we collect and hold. (updated Jan 2023)
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 logo 2023)
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 2023)
This Code of Conduct is to inform staff members of CSPD 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
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 CSPD Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.
CSPD 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.
CSPD's Modern Slavery statement focuses on confronting modern slavery and ensure that our supply chains respect the dignity and value of each person.
Decision making in CSPD and its schools is based on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, natural justice and processes that are fair and equitable.
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.
This Policy & Procedure covers the possession, use and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, vaping devices, illegal drugs or other banned substances.
This Policy & Procedure covers the possession, use and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, vaping devices, illegal drugs or other banned substances. (Updated Feb 2023)
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.
This document provides information around externally funded therapy for students and Allied Health providers in school.
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 CSPD schools.
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.
These procedures outline the conditions upon which a child may be exempt from being enrolled at and attending school (Implemented 2017)
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.
CSPD 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.
CSPD is committed to ensuring that all its sites are places of safety for students, staff and other persons attending those places.
This Policy is about Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) students’ use of Digital Devices and Online Services in School-Related Settings.
St Michael’s Primary, Baulkham Hills welcomes your contact by phone on 9865 1600 between 8:30am and 4:00pm (on school days) or email.
