Student welfare in government schools:
- encompasses everything the school community does to meet the personal, social and learning needs of students.
- creates a safe, caring school environment in which students are nurtured as they learn.
- is achieved through the total school curriculum and the way it is delivered.
- incorporates effective discipline.
- incorporates preventive health and social skills programs.
- stresses the value of collaborative early intervention when problems are identified.
- provides ongoing educational services to support students.
- recognises the diversity within the school community and provides programs and support which acknowledge difference and promote harmony.
- recognises the role that the school plays as a resource to link families with community support services.
- provides opportunities for students to:
- enjoy success and recognition.
- make a useful contribution to the life of the school.
- derive enjoyment from their learning.
Schools provide effective learning and teaching within secure, well-managed environments, in partnership with parents* and the wider school community. The objectives and outcomes that follow therefore relate to:
- Effective learning and teaching.
- Positive climate and good discipline.
- Community participation..