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St Francis Xavier College Q1 Sales Report DEVIANT CREATIVE SERVICES
Volunteer & Pre- Service P R E PA R E D B Y : Teacher Handbook Dave Smith Head of Sales
Table of Contents Welcome 04 Mission Statement and College Crest 05 Enhancing the Catholic Nature of St Francis Xavier College The Community Nature of Our School Promoting Effective Teaching & Learning Positive Learning Partnership Wellbeing for Learning Student Support Decision Tree College Organisation
06 07 09 11 13 15 16
Policies (Child Protection)
20
Volunteer/Pre Service Teacher Process
21
Emergency Procedure Maps
22
Welcome Welcome to St Francis Xavier College. We hope that you will enjoy your time with us. At St Francis Xavier College, we seek to be an authentic Catholic learning environment where we aim to build upon our Catholic identity. We promote and celebrate the Christian faith and the spirituality of all College members in partnership with families and the wider community. We are a 3 Campus Catholic Secondary College:
Years 7 - 9 Berwick Campus
Years 7 - 9 Officer Campus Years 10 - 12 Beaconsfield Campus
St Francis Xavier College operates under the auspices of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL). The College strives to achieve the best in educational opportunities and outcomes for its students.
MISSION STATEMENT “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6)
St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic community that is educative and supportive of the whole person. We have a clear purpose: the individuals’ development of competence, conscience and compassion formed in the Christian tradition in light of the Scriptures; one who is guided by a sense of Christian faith, hope and love who will be of service to the world. We recognise God’s presence in our lives by being a living witness to Jesus, celebrating and pursuing excellence and by living courageously with optimism and respect for the dignity of all.
COLLEGE CREST The Eagle: Represents the Evangelists – ‘spreading the Good News’.
The Fish: Represents the secret symbol used as a password by early persecuted Christians. To non-Christians, it was just a scribble with no significance. The Stars: Represent the Southern Cross on a cross signifying that Jesus and his teachings are for all.
The College Motto: Via Veritas et Vita – The Way, The Truth and The Life is taken from the Gospel of St John (14:6) and reflects our commitment to the teachings of Christ
Enhancing the Catholic nature of St Francis Xavier College At St Francis Xavier College, we aim to build upon our authentic Catholic identity to promote and celebrate the Christian faith and the spirituality of all College members in partnership with families and the wider community. Therefore, we are committed to: promoting the on-going spiritual and faith formation of staff maintaining and enhancing the Catholic identity of our School developing and implementing a quality curriculum in Religious Education providing an education in faith and opportunities for faith development that enrich the spirituality of young people building partnerships with families promoting our school as a compassionate community promoting Faith in Action through Community Service
Our community is a living witness to the Gospel where Christ is encountered.
The community nature of our school We are committed to reconciliation St Francis Xavier College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We are proud and fortunate to live and serve on the land of the Bunnerong and Wurundjeri people. We recognise their intelligence, care and stewardship of this land for many generations. We pay respect to their elders, past, present and emerging. We commit ourselves to moving forward in a spirit of reconciliation.
We welcome all people with unconditional respect St Francis Xavier College acknowledges the dignity and value of every person, believing that we are made in the image of God. We are committed to embracing diversity and eliminating systems, practices and beliefs that exclude, divide or disadvantage people. St Francis Xavier College welcomes people of all ability, colour, culture, faith, financial circumstance, gender identity and sexual orientation.
We create safe school culture St Francis Xavier College is committed to creating a child safe community. We work proactively to prevent any form of abuse or bullying and will respond with compassion and care if concerns are raised. We intentionally build a culture which promotes the safety and wellbeing of all members of our community.
The community nature of our school At St Francis Xavier College, we aim to promote an inclusive Catholic community where people are valued and cared for, where diversity and difference are respected, and positive relationships flourish. Therefore, we are committed to: building positive relationships within the school community based on Gospel values caring for the wellbeing of students, parents and staff respecting difference and diversity and promoting inclusion in the school Strengthening the leadership in our school At St Francis Xavier College, we are committed to on-going development of quality leadership and the leadership capacity of all members of the school community. Therefore, we are committed to: developing the quality of leadership and capacity for leadership amongst staff providing teaching and learning opportunities to encourage student leadership Exercising stewardship as service At St Francis Xavier College, we aim to build on the effective stewardship of human and material resources in order to strengthen the provision of quality Catholic education. Therefore, we are committed to: promoting effective stewardship of material resources providing effective stewardship of human resources Statement of Democratic principles St Francis Xavier is committed to Australian Democratic principles including: elected government; the rule of law; equal rights for all before the law; freedom of religion; freedom of speech and association; and the values of openness and tolerance.
Promoting effective teaching and learning At St Francis Xavier College, we aim to further enhance our effective learning community by developing a challenging, relevant and innovative curriculum. Therefore, we are committed to: promoting creative and engaging teaching and learning practices in our schools providing challenging, differentiated and relevant curriculum ensuring Catholic values permeate the curriculum building an effective learning community promote Positive Learning Partnerships informed by Positive Psychology
Positive Learning Partnerships Inspired by our patron Saint, the St Francis Xavier College community seeks to “be great in the little things”. We view everyday encounters with each other as opportunities to create transformational relationships which support the development of the whole person. As unique individuals who are each made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27), we bring rich and varied gifts and talents to our community. In this community setting, we aspire to love each other as Jesus showed us (John 13:34). A love that is expressed when we bring to life the Gospel values of respect, service, hope, joy, peace and justice. This is brought to life when: We show unconditional respect We interact with one another in a calm and just manner We face challenges together with optimism
Wellbeing For Learning Informed by contemporary evidence-based approaches Wellbeing at St Francis Xavier College is informed by a contemporary, evidence-based approach using the science of positive psychology to identify a skillset which is designed to support each member of the community to thrive. The College takes a strengths-based approach to supporting positive behaviour in helping each individual, and our community, to flourish. The three areas of Relationship, Relevance and Resilience are built around the science of wellbeing as examined by leading research into the impact of positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment, health and spirituality. We embed key principles of positive education including: Character strengths, mindfulness, gratitude, hope theory, growth and benefit mindsets, grit, flow, resilience, and more. Understanding of the link between wellbeing and student achievement
Our approach to wellbeing recognises the significant link between student wellbeing and academic outcomes. Our Wellbeing for Learning framework is designed to reflect our belief that boosting personal wellbeing enables students to access the curriculum as well as a range of diverse pursuits and opportunities. Promoting student wellbeing is viewed as one of our most significant approaches to enabling student achievement. Explicitly taught Our Wellbeing for Learning framework informs everyday interactions and is used by all staff in day to day life of the College as an essential component to student wellbeing. The skillset of the framework is embedded in College life and is also taught explicitly in Wellbeing classes.
Student Support Decision Tree Please refer to the Student Support Decision Tree (below) to assist in determining the correct referral pathway for support for a student at St Francis Xavier College. Referrals to the Counselling or Pastoral Case Teams should be done in collaboration with the Care Group Teacher and Head of House.
College Organisation Appropriate Dress As professionals, staff at St Francis Xavier College are expected to model high standards of dress and grooming for our students and thus are expected to dress in an appropriate manner. The general rule of thumb would be to dress as if you were attending an employment interview. In general, this means business trousers, business shirts and ties for male staff and the equivalent for female staff. Jeans (denim) are not appropriate. Entry and Exit Protocol. Each morning you are required to sign in at reception. If you need to leave the College grounds for some reason, you are required to sign out and sign in on your return. You need to wear your ID name tag at all times when on campus. Evacuation
You need to be aware of the College Evacuation Plan, displayed in all classrooms. You should remain with your supervisor during an evacuation. Please see Evacuation Maps at the end of this document. Hours of Work Pre Service Teachers are expected to be on campus by 8:15am for Morning Briefing and may leave by 4.00pm if negotiated with your Supervising Teacher. Pre Service Teachers are encouraged to attend Staff Meetings, Learning Culture Meetings, Professional Learning Team Meetings, House Meetings and after school Professional Learning. When not preparing lessons, or in class, Pre Service Teachers are encouraged to negotiate visits to other classes to observe lessons. Pre Service Teachers are also encouraged to get involved in the extra-curricular life of the College. Volunteers are expected to follow the times of duties designated by their supervisor. If you are unable to attend on a scheduled placement day, please inform the Campus Organiser at the relevant campus and your supervisor. Beaconsfield Campus Officer Campus Ms Georgina Erpisimidis Ms Jacqueline Murphy Phone: 9707 3111 Phone: 5943 3600 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Berwick Campus Ms Samantha Stanley Phone: 9702 6588 Email: [email protected]
College Organisation Photocopying Pre Service Teachers/Volunteers will need to use their Supervisors fob for photocopying. Computer Network You will have access to the College computer network. (Pre Service Teachers Only) Morning Tea and Lunch Tea and coffee, microwave ovens and sandwich toasters are available in the staffroom. You are advised to bring your own crockery and cutlery at present. Food can be purchased (cashless transactions) from the canteen. Bell Times Student Hours (across all campuses) – Start at 8.45am and finish at 3.25pm. Staff are expected on campus from 8.15am until 4.00pm unless a meeting has been scheduled for a later finish. ( Pre Service Teachers) Preparation Desk We will endeavour to find a desk where you can work. If there is insufficient space, please use the Staff Room or Learning Resource Centre. Confidentiality & Privacy From time to time you may hear information in the Staff Room or elsewhere that the College regards as confidential. This information is not to be shared with others outside the College. Pre Service Teachers/Volunteers are not to discuss information gained from students or talk about students/teachers with others outside the College.
Child Protection The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a central and fundamental responsibility of Catholic education. St Francis Xavier College is committed to strengthened practice for the protection of children in line with the Victorian Government child safety reforms. All students enrolled, and any child visiting, have a right to feel safe and be safe. The wellbeing of children in our care will always be our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. We aim to create a child safe and child friendly environment where children feel safe and are free to enjoy life to the full without any concern for their safety. Pre Service Teachers /Volunteers must read and understand the obligations of the St Francis Xavier College Child Protection Policies and act in accordance with these policies.
SFXC Child Protection & Safety Policy
Child Safety Code of Conduct
Protection of Children – Anti-Grooming Policy
Staff & Student Boundaries
Duty of Care Policy
Protection of Children – Failure to Protect Policy
Child Protection Protection of Children Failure to Disclose
Mandatory Reporting Policy
Occupational Health & Safety Policy
Bullying Prevention & Intervention
Workplace Equal Opportunity
Child Protection Process
Volunteer & Pre-Service Teacher Process Volunteer
Please complete the Microsoft form and agreements listed below and return, along with a copy of your current WWWC, Name and Contact details of two referees, and proof of identity to the College prior to commencement.
School Based reference Check
Commence Volunteer Work
Microsoft form link button to be added for further details on application
Pre-Service Teacher
Please complete the Microsoft form below prior to placement.
Microsoft form: Pre Service Teacher Induction Check List: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx ?id=hVR7pgXSOkNoIMf0cdcN8DMjHnYEohOpVy_hRUY031U QlVXTzRDOFZVWVFOVlpPUlpBRFlSMDcyS i4u
Commence Placement
Emergency Procedure MAPS Beaconsfield
Officer
Berwick
Concerns or queries, please contact : [email protected]
Next Steps Complete On Line Microsoft Form ( Page 21)
Read and understand the obligations of the St Francis Xavier Policies (Page 18-20)
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